You probably dont care but does anybody know of a trick to get back into an instagram account?? I somehow lost the password. I love any assistance you can offer me
@Ezekiel Franklin I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and Im trying it out now. I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
I like all of your videos but this is one of the best! The detail of booking to seeing what you see on the load boards etc. is the type of stuff we can’t see anywhere else! Excellent, thank you!
You have such a positive attitude and outlook and that is what is so encouraging regardless of the situation or circumstances. Please keep up all that you can with work and videos. It is truly helpful and your honesty is priceless!
Alex, you are doing a great work, only people who are slow like me waiting for my truck documents , are missing out, but you are a great motivator for a person saying I got no cash in my pocket!!
In trucking, you can desire a destination, but in the end you go where the local freight takes you. Try to get to areas where freight is coming and going, try to avoid areas that loads go into but nothing seems to be coming out of, but in the end, you have to haul something somewhere and if you get lucky, the loads will lead you into good areas.
Have a time limit on breaking even. And if loosing money be sure you know what your reserves are. If you run out of $$ and things turn around you may be pushing buggies for Wal Mart because you don't have the needed reserves. Nothing you don't know but others may not. Great video and content.
Upside to the situation less traffic, downside to the situation is that a lot of the nonessential businesses are closed or operating at less capacity. I feel your pain and I hope you can keep the wheels turning with little to no dead head.
Watched this today. He was trying to drive at the height of covid terror in Seattle. Nobody working or commuting, nobody shipping either. There are 5 major manufacturers within 10 miles of where he was in Tacoma plus the 4th largest shipping Port in North America. Alex is young (27). He is on a rapid learning curve. There are better ways to learn.
You can get free fuel if your running a 2003 to 2007 dodge diesel. Old triple filtered oil and colored diesel 60/40 mix. Colored or dyed diesel is 30 cent a gallon and used motor oil is free and in some cases they pay you to get rid of it. Good luck stay safe
My non cdl is doing way better. He's got a 1.30 load. Then He's picking a 2.00 mile on monday single loads shorter miles like day runs. He's been doing great. We run a 2500hd with a 38' lowboy with a dove tail to ramps. Lots of options that way. Appreciate your advice. Definitely helped me get started and advise my newer hotshot drivers.
I would recommend applying for Lyft and Uber. All you had to do is turn on the apps, set your destination to Sacramento and began accepting all ride requests from passangers, since you would only get requests heading to your destination. Keeping the inside of your truck squeeky clean will be a must.
The single strap on the bouys should be fine, as long as the straps dont chafe and tear. Those straps should be rated for 2400 lbs or close to that. And operating at a loss just goes with the job. Plus it gives you a break on your taxes.
Nice video Alex, first I liked the audio from the broker! Good for new guys to hear how she baited you to give her a price . There is no way she didn’t know what she had in it, there is a saying when two people meet ether they sell you or you sell them. And the first person to talk usually looses . I think you left some money on the table , but it is what it is. Curious on the 5500 you spent what 1300 in fuel give or take maybe another 200 on the trip and still earned 4K on the trip minus your other expenses. For some of us that don’t have the same expenses that’s still not a bad week considering what’s going on. Good time for everyone to remember cut your expenses as much as you can , always bump the broker at least the cost of fuel . Stay safe
Hey Alex, been at home 2 weeks watching you, Watch those rates let the cheap stuff set, now is the time to leave the Cheap stuff set! travel safe were in NE Alabama
You couldn't have said it any better, the current situation requires us to adapt even if that means operating at a deficit for a (hopefully) short period of time.
I guess we're from different schools of thought. I am all for running as hard as you need to to break even in hard times. That said, running at a loss not only hurts you when the times are hard it hurts you for a time when things turn good as you try to remove the build up of red ink. My philosophy is times are never good and I never have excess cash. Save,save save when times are good for the cushion you'll need when it all goes to sh*t. I owned 15 class 8 tractors leased on to 5 carriers back when diesel spiked over $4.00. There were days I hated the mail box more than my ex. In the end I had good men and women who were consumate professionals that knew we were all in it together. In the end try to make it 75% preparation and 25% perspiration. Best wishes, Mark.
I admire your stick-to-itness. Your absolutely right, it IS getting harder and harder to operate at a profit. I stopped working ( LA to Seattle). We'll shall see what the 'new' normal is after this blows over.
TP, i did the CDL route, and can say that in the last 2 weeks, the rates have plummeted to almost the point that I will be happy to cover my costs for now. my thoughts are with you brother.
If you haven’t already done an update to this video, then you should. And by update, I mean if covid is still affecting hot shot to where you shouldn’t jump into it yet
I just found your channel,I was just looking into loads for a driver because I am a driver but started my Dispatching Business and it has switched in the last few weeks to where like Houston Tx to Odessa Texas was averaging 1,3884 but now is about $727 but from like San Antonio Texas to Sunray Texas is $1,297. Granted thier is not much in terms of finding backhaul as of yet because I just started looking but many opportunities to do a triangle if you know what I mean, just sharing what I have seen, God Bless you and your family and stay safe.
List of reasons you don’t buy a powerstroke over a Cummins; head gasket repair 3 days $5,000 Cummins 1 day $1400 ; injection pump change powerstroke 5 hours Cummins 30 minutes.
I picked up in Weed CA and you passed me in Cottonwood CA at around 3:50 ish am and the I passed you agin when you pulled into the rest stop shorty after cottonwood lol
i should have watched this video sooner. Carlisle/ Insulfoam in fredrickson, WA ships roofing foam to Utah and Cali for good prices. Plus it's ~6k lbs for a 53' trailer. I've seen hotshots there all the time. We've gotten rates for ~$2/mile
I'm going into Hotshoting with a f250 and 30ft trailer, yes its short but I can make like 1 a mile and be all guchie cuz I dont gave a 60k truck and a 25k trailer to pay for.
I feel sick now. I just delivered yesterday in Seattle and now on my 34 reset. I hope I can get a load out of here Monday headed to the southeast. Need to get to the house to pick up my tag renewal. Its sitting at the house waiting on me. Only came here cause I got $2 a mile for the run here. Also thought Seattle would be big enough to have some good loads out of it.
Question for you Alex how would you have moved that rear piece if you needed to in order to get that partial on there? It was my first thought when you pulled up to a residential area. Not sure how heavy it was or if you have a winch maybe use the straps to pull it over?
My boy Alex,lol,getting it,I run mostly dedicated and had to take a step back but was able to recoup on a lost day by burning up the local scene,hint(plumbing supplies)guys busier than ever
By law 2 strips need on anything on the bed. Even if you have only 2, 2x8's. Why, if one strip breaks, there's a back-up security stirp. Don't run into a hard nose Dot or a Dot that's training someone.
Best thing to do right now if you wanna get in this field is get employed with a company. Honestly I wouldn't recommend being an OO at this time. It's been tough
Hey Alex, I hope you have the time to answer this question for me.. I was driving a semi for about a month for a Werner Enterprises. However, in that time I got into a backing accident, there weren’t any injuries. However they did put that accident on my fmcsa record for other companies to see. It’s not on my MVR. So my question is, can I still apply for my own authority for a hotshot set-up even with that accident on my fmcsa?
Looks like you got big balls.(ha ha)I used a place called showtime when I couldn't find anything on central or my broker didnt have anything. I hope it may help in a pinch.
Just a thought/observation, while you were driving and talking you looked away from the road a LOT!! Highway speed and just a couple seconds of inattention are going to get you on UA-cam for a bad reason, just sayin........ Otherwise that that, great info and thanks for sharing your knowledge!! Be safe out there!
Its like that because of guys like you there freight needs moved. When i shut down there was always someone like you i don't want to see anyone go out of business but you deserve it
I just watched another video and he pulled up the board for the west coast and it said 1,000 loads out there however there was 2,400 in the east coast.
Love the videos. Get a lot of info from you. Was wondering if you think there is still good money running all week and going home on weekends in Virginia?
Great video. You have to do what you have to do. Getting another Ford or are you going back to a RAM? I tried a 2020 RAM and was not impressed at all. I’d like to see you rent a GMC or Chevy and then put your review on TFL truck.
You’re going to operate at a loss; I think the question is how much of a loss are you going to operate at. There is definitely a maximum loss, but you can actually mitigate your losses by operating and loosing by a little versus not operating a losing by a lot. The latter is bed for you and the entire economy.
I love how you showed the phone calls with the brokers please do this as much as possible!
You probably dont care but does anybody know of a trick to get back into an instagram account??
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@Ezekiel Franklin I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and Im trying it out now.
I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Ezekiel Franklin It worked and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy:D
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I like all of your videos but this is one of the best! The detail of booking to seeing what you see on the load boards etc. is the type of stuff we can’t see anywhere else! Excellent, thank you!
It's rare that I'd watch a 25 minute video. But on TP. worth it !!
You always have a positive outlook in these videos. It’s the reason I like watching
You have such a positive attitude and outlook and that is what is so encouraging regardless of the situation or circumstances. Please keep up all that you can with work and videos. It is truly helpful and your honesty is priceless!
I would rather go home broke than go home broke and tired.
Man this channel is awesome! So much good info on a topic not covered enough by youtubers.
Absolutely great video. First vid I’ve seen of driver speaking and negotiating with brokers. I would recommend more of those. Stay safe brother.
I'm glad you're able to keep moving Alex. Good luck buddy
Great video, I've been watching your channel for a while, I liked the way you showed us your daily routine. This is why we watch.
Even though I have no intention hotshoting, it's nice of you to show what you go through. Peace!
Your so positive. I get to see the country thru your videos. Keep going.
Good luck Alex. Wishing you all the best getting though these uncertain times. Your honesty and humbleness is appreciated. Be safe and get some PPE.
Alex, you are doing a great work, only people who are slow like me waiting for my truck documents , are missing out, but you are a great motivator for a person saying I got no cash in my pocket!!
In trucking, you can desire a destination, but in the end you go where the local freight takes you.
Try to get to areas where freight is coming and going, try to avoid areas that loads go into but nothing seems to be coming out of, but in the end, you have to haul something somewhere and if you get lucky, the loads will lead you into good areas.
You should try to find some fire hose to run your straps through to protect them from getting cut or frayed on sharp objects.
Have a time limit on breaking even. And if loosing money be sure you know what your reserves are. If you run out of $$ and things turn around you may be pushing buggies for Wal Mart because you don't have the needed reserves. Nothing you don't know but others may not.
Great video and content.
Boy you work for your money hope your back holds up my back sore just watching you working😫 but I was young once and I could do it
Love your channel man. I think you do a great job of bringing honesty and transparency to the viewers. Cheers!
Upside to the situation less traffic, downside to the situation is that a lot of the nonessential businesses are closed or operating at less capacity. I feel your pain and I hope you can keep the wheels turning with little to no dead head.
The true bottom line is Alex is you love what you do💪God bless and be with ya buddy
Awesome video bro! Not because of stupid covid! But because u showed the real deal! The harder u work the luckier u get! Best of luck 👊🏼
Yep it's bad out here, I'm in WA and been home all month.
Watched this today. He was trying to drive at the height of covid terror in Seattle. Nobody working or commuting, nobody shipping either. There are 5 major manufacturers within 10 miles of where he was in Tacoma plus the 4th largest shipping Port in North America. Alex is young (27). He is on a rapid learning curve. There are better ways to learn.
You can get free fuel if your running a 2003 to 2007 dodge diesel. Old triple filtered oil and colored diesel 60/40 mix. Colored or dyed diesel is 30 cent a gallon and used motor oil is free and in some cases they pay you to get rid of it. Good luck stay safe
My non cdl is doing way better. He's got a 1.30 load. Then He's picking a 2.00 mile on monday single loads shorter miles like day runs. He's been doing great. We run a 2500hd with a 38' lowboy with a dove tail to ramps. Lots of options that way. Appreciate your advice. Definitely helped me get started and advise my newer hotshot drivers.
It's all about being in the right area and not chasing crazy loads out of your lane
I would recommend applying for Lyft and Uber. All you had to do is turn on the apps, set your destination to Sacramento and began accepting all ride requests from passangers, since you would only get requests heading to your destination. Keeping the inside of your truck squeeky clean will be a must.
Yea ok!!!!!
Gotta respect ur work ethic bro!
At least the youtube ad revenue helps you out, which is well-deserved. You do a great job with these videos. This 25 minute video felt like 5 minutes!
The single strap on the bouys should be fine, as long as the straps dont chafe and tear. Those straps should be rated for 2400 lbs or close to that.
And operating at a loss just goes with the job. Plus it gives you a break on your taxes.
You can get any load out of Washington to California easily paying well.
Nice video Alex, first I liked the audio from the broker! Good for new guys to hear how she baited you to give her a price . There is no way she didn’t know what she had in it, there is a saying when two people meet ether they sell you or you sell them. And the first person to talk usually looses . I think you left some money on the table , but it is what it is.
Curious on the 5500 you spent what 1300 in fuel give or take maybe another 200 on the trip and still earned 4K on the trip minus your other expenses. For some of us that don’t have the same expenses that’s still not a bad week considering what’s going on.
Good time for everyone to remember cut your expenses as much as you can , always bump the broker at least the cost of fuel . Stay safe
I feel like I’m on the road from home watching these great videos
I-5 is a parting lot from Fort Lewis (that area just south,) north to the border....
Great video and info, well worth watching it’s entirety. Great work TP
Hey Alex, been at home 2 weeks watching you, Watch those rates let the cheap stuff set, now is the time to leave the Cheap stuff set! travel safe were in NE Alabama
I wanna think the way you do woth the less paying loads but then I think about all the wear on my truck so I end up not moving for less than $2.
Keep those wheels moving! Some money better then no money at these times. I’m calculating loads now to get my wheels moving hopefully just locally.
You couldn't have said it any better, the current situation requires us to adapt even if that means operating at a deficit for a (hopefully) short period of time.
Well I’ve seen all tires used for a lot of things but never to stand a load on excellent
Love the positive attitude you always have!
One of your better videos thanks man
Great work 👍
I guess we're from different schools of thought. I am all for running as hard as you need to to break even in hard times. That said, running at a loss not only hurts you when the times are hard it hurts you for a time when things turn good as you try to remove the build up of red ink. My philosophy is times are never good and I never have excess cash. Save,save save when times are good for the cushion you'll need when it all goes to sh*t. I owned 15 class 8 tractors leased on to 5 carriers back when diesel spiked over $4.00. There were days I hated the mail box more than my ex. In the end I had good men and women who were consumate professionals that knew we were all in it together. In the end try to make it 75% preparation and 25% perspiration. Best wishes,
Mark.
Ahhhhhh my guy good morning. Tow piglet for president 2020🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
God bless you great man...you are a living sample of the American 🇺🇸 entrepreneurship spirit!
I admire your stick-to-itness. Your absolutely right, it IS getting harder and harder to operate at a profit.
I stopped working ( LA to Seattle). We'll shall see what the 'new' normal is after this blows over.
do more like this plzzzzz
talking to brokers posting the good and bad
TP, i did the CDL route, and can say that in the last 2 weeks, the rates have plummeted to almost the point that I will be happy to cover my costs for now. my thoughts are with you brother.
If you haven’t already done an update to this video, then you should. And by update, I mean if covid is still affecting hot shot to where you shouldn’t jump into it yet
An old international scout ii tub that's awesome, I'm currently building one.
Pt. Its not a bed, its the body of a international scout. Similer to a chevy blazer..😊
how much are they worth though.. 1700$ just for shipping it sheeesh
I just found your channel,I was just looking into loads for a driver because I am a driver but started my Dispatching Business and it has switched in the last few weeks to where like Houston Tx to Odessa Texas was averaging 1,3884 but now is about $727 but from like San Antonio Texas to Sunray Texas is $1,297. Granted thier is not much in terms of finding backhaul as of yet because I just started looking but many opportunities to do a triangle if you know what I mean, just sharing what I have seen, God Bless you and your family and stay safe.
List of reasons you don’t buy a powerstroke over a Cummins; head gasket repair 3 days $5,000 Cummins 1 day $1400 ; injection pump change powerstroke 5 hours Cummins 30 minutes.
I picked up in Weed CA and you passed me in Cottonwood CA at around 3:50 ish am and the I passed you agin when you pulled into the rest stop shorty after cottonwood lol
They do have alot of hotshots steal and lumber but its regenal in washington St.
i should have watched this video sooner. Carlisle/ Insulfoam in fredrickson, WA ships roofing foam to Utah and Cali for good prices. Plus it's ~6k lbs for a 53' trailer. I've seen hotshots there all the time. We've gotten rates for ~$2/mile
I'm going into Hotshoting with a f250 and 30ft trailer, yes its short but I can make like 1 a mile and be all guchie cuz I dont gave a 60k truck and a 25k trailer to pay for.
its better to work at walmart.
I feel sick now. I just delivered yesterday in Seattle and now on my 34 reset. I hope I can get a load out of here Monday headed to the southeast. Need to get to the house to pick up my tag renewal. Its sitting at the house waiting on me. Only came here cause I got $2 a mile for the run here. Also thought Seattle would be big enough to have some good loads out of it.
look in the Portland area. I have a hard time getting loads in Seattle.
It's not getting worse I've been getting loads everywhere.
That scout is worth some money!!!!
I dont know what you talking about. I do Boeing loads on my hotshot on regular basis in Seattle WA.
I did the same deadhead from WA to CA back when everything start and never went back to west since
Question for you Alex how would you have moved that rear piece if you needed to in order to get that partial on there? It was my first thought when you pulled up to a residential area. Not sure how heavy it was or if you have a winch maybe use the straps to pull it over?
Your a badass dude u inspired me Forsure💯🙏
In 15 years, I’ve never dead headed 800 miles! That’s fucking insane... this is why you pay 10% to a good dispatcher!
Alex great content......Could you start each episode of your VLOG with the date and your location? Thank you...
This is what I wanted to see on how much you can make during a pandemic
Not a pandemic.
Great and informative video, Alex.
You said you have two new employees. One for 600 and one for 400. What do they do?
My boy Alex,lol,getting it,I run mostly dedicated and had to take a step back but was able to recoup on a lost day by burning up the local scene,hint(plumbing supplies)guys busier than ever
This is really inspiring 👍🏿
By law 2 strips need on anything on the bed. Even if you have only 2, 2x8's. Why, if one strip breaks, there's a back-up security stirp. Don't run into a hard nose Dot or a Dot that's training someone.
THANKS FOR THE INFO,,,,,,GOOD LOOKING OUT! STAY SAFE
Best thing to do right now if you wanna get in this field is get employed with a company. Honestly I wouldn't recommend being an OO at this time. It's been tough
My whole family has had Covid over 3 times we still think it’s a bunch of bs but it’s ruined everything around here
Good to know. Keep us posted
You are doing what you have to do. Stay safe
Hey Alex, like your channel. Can you maybe explain what you are hauling if it's something odd that we may no know what it is?
Great content as always Alex. Stay safe bud.
Plot twist: There's ALWAYS construction on I-5 near Tacoma
Nice one Alex! Keep them coming !!
Have you seen a significant gain with fuel prices going down on a week to week basis.
Good job alex stay safe bud
I will be in Tacoma today, delivering to Westrock just down the road from you.
Hello, I am from Iraq, my job is a truck driver, small and large, I am 38 years old and I have 15 years of experience in this field.
Hey Alex, I hope you have the time to answer this question for me.. I was driving a semi for about a month for a Werner Enterprises. However, in that time I got into a backing accident, there weren’t any injuries. However they did put that accident on my fmcsa record for other companies to see. It’s not on my MVR. So my question is, can I still apply for my own authority for a hotshot set-up even with that accident on my fmcsa?
Looks like you got big balls.(ha ha)I used a place called showtime when I couldn't find anything on central or my broker didnt have anything. I hope it may help in a pinch.
Your positive attitude is a must in hot shoting
As I'm getting into hot shot setup hitting the engine brake thinking forget them rates lol looking into a construction contract instead 😅
I shutdown to next year or to get better. I working for A-Z lawn care for this year.
Just a thought/observation, while you were driving and talking you looked away from the road a LOT!! Highway speed and just a couple seconds of inattention are going to get you on UA-cam for a bad reason, just sayin........ Otherwise that that, great info and thanks for sharing your knowledge!! Be safe out there!
Its like that because of guys like you there freight needs moved. When i shut down there was always someone like you i don't want to see anyone go out of business but you deserve it
Robert Cowden you sir deserve a place in a very bad place for saying shit like this to people
777mikmik no I’m not being sensitive I’m being real there’s a difference
I am from Tacoma, and know exactly where that gas station is. And Tacoma is much better than Seattle.
He was at the worst corner in the city.
Its been tough here in the uk too im still rolling but for how long as all car dealers are currently shut here so im relying on the individuals
I live right next to Tacoma
you should've done seattle-portland then portland - California
I just watched another video and he pulled up the board for the west coast and it said 1,000 loads out there however there was 2,400 in the east coast.
Do you follow the 55mph posted speed limit for vehicles towing trailers in California?
Thanks for the insight!!!👍👍👍👍🚛🚛🚛🚛
Love the videos. Get a lot of info from you. Was wondering if you think there is still good money running all week and going home on weekends in Virginia?
Great video. You have to do what you have to do. Getting another Ford or are you going back to a RAM? I tried a 2020 RAM and was not impressed at all. I’d like to see you rent a GMC or Chevy and then put your review on TFL truck.
You’re going to operate at a loss; I think the question is how much of a loss are you going to operate at. There is definitely a maximum loss, but you can actually mitigate your losses by operating and loosing by a little versus not operating a losing by a lot. The latter is bed for you and the entire economy.