SHOULD YOU START HOTSHOT IN 2024?! 

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May have been said and I missed it, but it needs to be said. Unless you have some form of prior experience your first year is one massive learning curve. You really need a mentor. leasing on with a seasoned company or having close relationships with someone in the business is a must. As Jason stated the first 90 days it's very tough to book freight and to take it further a lot of brokers still say one year. About a month ago I was told no over not being two years in, I laughed at him and said cool have a nice day. Do not start your own authority unless you have the financial ability to cover any household or business debt for the first 6 months as your not going to earn well for the first year and you need to be learning not freaking out how your going to cover all the expenses. It can be a lonely life out here so make sure you're built for that as many aren't.

one of the biggest things i learned the hard way and if i didnt have a safety net in my father would have ended my business is too much growth too fast and not paying enough attention to profit dollars. given the option between revenue dollars and profit dollars, you pick the third option, less expense dollars, too much growth creates expenses that you just cant pay if something goes wrong

Rule #1 from experience in hot shot been doing it for 5 years part time . The only rule actually to me PAY OFF YOUR DEBTS IN LIFE . Then pay off your truck and trailer ! Then work hotshot! I got house paid cars paid. I work hotshot 3 times a week when I feel like it !!!!!!!

Just bought a new Ram 3500 srw and thinking on getting into this.... been interested in this for a few years now.

question for you is it better to start with a company doing hotshot then branch out on your own

This was an excellent video. Keep up the good work. :)

Man i thinking about getting into this. I have a cdl but nobody is hiring new drivers in Florida, well thats what their telling me.

I’ve had my CDL for approximately three years, my boss said he’s willing to help me start my hot shot trucking business. Is the logistics major from the military, what are your thoughts?

Hello. I’m a disabled veteran and considering getting into hot shotting. I currently have a desk job with the state but sometimes struggle when dealing with people. I’m pretty sure I can cover the note on the truck and trailer but I’m sure there are other expenses to float for a while. How much cash would you recommend having on hand when you’re getting started?

I have a cdl and flat bedding experience

Great video. So I am totally uninformed in this business however my brother and nephew, both owner operators, are very well informed. I have the assets to help them get started. I have a Dodge Ram 3500 and also a 30 ft flatbed trailer that I inherited from my mother in law. The question I have is I want to focus in on a specific niches (the marketer in me) to distinguish ourselves from everyone. What are some suggestions you may have to make sure we start off with a bang?

I’m currently working on my CDL CLASS A license. I want to transport automobiles with a 3 car trailer. After thinking more into it, I decided it may be smarter for me to get a 40 foot flatbed instead of a car hauler trailer. With a flatbed I won’t be limited to just hauling cars. I figure I can haul three cars max on a 40 foot flatbed, and I also can haul general freight on my flatbed. Do you think I can be successful coming into a market like this in 2024?

How would you recommend someone who has a CDL for about 3yrs to get experience in hotshot. I do want to start up my own LLC, but i lack the experience in cargo tie down. I want to own my own truck and trailer, but I don't have the funds to buy out right. I would like to run local in Florida to have weekends off. I do know to get out of debt you need to run OTR.

Where to find good company to lease

Where did you get your sleeper berth ? I have a dually single cab & need one !

Thank u bro

Is there a way to talk to you over the phone? I have some questions that won’t take long! Thanks

Is your pickup has sleeper like semi truck and how you did it

I am going to start hot shot and in February and looking for a good company to lease on with I would be honored to speak with you on the phone about it or lease on with you. I’ve got 22 years of driving experience and about 10 years of flatbed experience. Thanks

Good stuff JLove! thanks Bud If any body can help me find a solid Co. to lease out of in Texas I would appreciate it

Can someone name a company please

Anybody know what’s a good company to lease out of in MA ?

Unless your equipment is paid for, you will not make any money in hotshot. I looked into this, you will be lucky to make $50,000 a year after expenses.

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can I use my CDL B for cdl hot shot or do you need class "A" ?

can you open the translation, please

Right on. I really wanna find my company to work under first, and start with no payments, ie 00-01 f550 ima build up. But i dont wanna buy/build truck till i find someone to work with. How hard is it to find a company to work with a new driver? thanks.

Id like to try it out by leasing onto someone. Im in Canada though. Have a cdl but i wanna try non cdl

What company install your sleeper, please text my friend?!

Not in this market. You will run yourself out of business very quick

I am getting into this soon. Letting government give me a grant for a tiny home with solar power for free. $100,000. Grant. Getting another $125,000.00 business grant in trucking. Got a place to get trucks dirt cheap at wholesale costs. Looking at a 2024 ford f450 super duty 4x4 dually quad cab at $4,000.00 inside the u.s.at a dealer. Just need trailers 53' flatbed 4 axles goose neck trailer. Looking for a 2024 ford f450 super duty 6x6 pickup. Or a 2024 dodge T Rex 6x6 quad cab. Looking at making my own diesel fuel from plastic or going to gas engines but ran on water by electrolysis. Since water is Free and its everywhere. The old ww2 trucks were able to run on water then if they could not find fuel. Really why give away your pay check on fuel bill daily. 500 gallons of fuel x $4.00 per gallon.= $ 2,000.00 a week you are giving away for no reason. ( $2,000.00×52 weeks=$104,000.00 yearly given to petroleum companies.)

How to get in contact with you all on being a dispatcher of your course please get in contact with me

Man I was working in a warehouse 12hrs shift had a old f150 bought a used 24 ft trailer only did hotshots on my days off,I was able to quit my job and upgrade truck to a diesel. You gotta start somewhere just stay motivated

Well... heres my deal... and not trying to brag.... Ive been an owner operator of a tree biz for 36 years. Im 53 now... never really have got to travel out of the state as ive been working my arse off. Ive saved around 1.3 million dollars. I have zero debt... and have already purchased an f600 with a sleeper cab and a 40ft 40k gross weight gooseneck. Im in the process of filing all the necessary paperwork ect. I have my cdl A and have tons of big truck driving experience. I doubt I will make any money in the first year but i figured since everything is paid for I have a slight advantage. I just want to learn the game and put some time in. I figured if im stuck somewhere looking for another load... i can do some site seeing ect. I dont have all the answers but i have a plan. My motto since I was 17... whatever you think about most will happen.... failure isnt a option in my brain. Hopefully i can make a few bucks and see the country doing it.

I have driven hotshot set ups off and on for the last few years . I recently was offered a company that has had their authority for 15 years with great ratings across the board . It also comes with a truck and trailer with a lot of life left in them . They are asking 120k . Would it make more sense to buy the company or go buy a truck , trailer , and get my own authority ? I really feel like it's a great opportunity , I just want to hear the opinion of someone who is more knowledgeable .

bro change your name LOL

Very interested in getting into the industry more and more I’m in a unique situation I have a decent passive income so I don’t have to make a ton of money right away. So my business will have time to grow

How much for sleeper and location for buy one brother. Need for my setup. God bless you

Hi Buddy, How I can contact you!