Watch this Before you Jump into HotShot Trucking!

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  • Опубліковано 30 жов 2024

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  • @BrandonReed-x9i
    @BrandonReed-x9i 11 місяців тому +7

    Bro....i never tap in on comments but had 2 do it, keep ur head down & keep push'n b4 you kno it you will knock a direct contract with sumbody i promise, i worked for 3 yrs hauling car for carmax & talked to plenty of 3rd parties, the further you go the bigger the bag.... words of encouragement bro.... keep trucking ✊🏼

    • @TheLifeOfSkonie
      @TheLifeOfSkonie  10 місяців тому +2

      Much appreciated words and I take them to heart. Feels good to hear them big respect due to

  • @BassGoneWilds
    @BassGoneWilds 7 місяців тому +1

    I have a full-time job. I wanna do this on the side. Im not looking to make a killing. I'm gonna get my cdl. But getting the time to get my cdl. Hey thanks for the video. I just wanna drive and learn a new experience. Get the feel of things.

    • @TheLifeOfSkonie
      @TheLifeOfSkonie  7 місяців тому

      That’s not a bad idea but it’s long hours daily but I agree with learning as much as you can while you’re alive! If I can help any way I will.

  • @Babylionhotshot
    @Babylionhotshot Рік тому +5

    Thats a good Piont. When you first start you only know what you have experienced. so from the people doing in covid, of course they are tell us not to get in. But when you first get in that's the only rates you know so as long as you hustle it you'll be fine. and When the time goes by form our own opinions about the rates. Good Stuff Skonie

  • @bfd91
    @bfd91 Рік тому +1

    @thelifeogskonnie good tips and video bro. I ran in the house to see if my nephew had woken up when I heard your son cry at first lol. Keep it up 👍

  • @truckertavis
    @truckertavis Рік тому +7

    Then there’s me who’s getting in when everyone’s getting out which means less carriers and rates will be going up soon🙌🏼

  • @kennethwilliams3877
    @kennethwilliams3877 Рік тому +1

    Good job Sir!! Ken!! Oh!!👍🏾✌🏿

  • @M_A_Double_T
    @M_A_Double_T Рік тому +2

    that shirt! fire

  • @mtvjackass74
    @mtvjackass74 8 місяців тому +1

    I looked into hotshot, you won't make any real money unless your equipment is paid off, fuel prices are crazy, breakdowns, being away from home, sleeping in the back of your truck. Better off being a truck driver for a company. If you run 341 days out of the year with no hotel stays you'll b lucky to make $80,000 a year after expenses. I did my research, maybe when Im close to retiring I might try it. good luck!!!!

    • @TheLifeOfSkonie
      @TheLifeOfSkonie  8 місяців тому +2

      So I haul cars gross an average of $5k a week I don’t go otr I’m home every night. Consider car hauling for post retirement I’ve met quite a few guys doing just that. And you’re right they have paid off the equipment drive 3 to 4 days a week and only in a 300 mile radius or less so they’re home daily. Leave early enough that you arrive when the delivery location opens then pickup and get home and deliver again.

    • @mtvjackass74
      @mtvjackass74 8 місяців тому

      @@TheLifeOfSkonie that’s the plan!!! Thanks!!!

  • @qmacb231
    @qmacb231 Рік тому +1

    Much love bro great video

  • @odaineperkins8254
    @odaineperkins8254 10 місяців тому +1

    I like the honesty, bro I don’t see the email

  • @TREEOFTHEFIELD
    @TREEOFTHEFIELD 10 місяців тому +1

    How do you manage family and trucking? Do you stay local, and is there decent money staying local?

    • @TheLifeOfSkonie
      @TheLifeOfSkonie  10 місяців тому +2

      I’m home every night and I go out 4-5 days a week and take off when I feel the need. Local would be too much ripping and running short haul is best

  • @bRolland
    @bRolland Рік тому +1

    Great video Skonie.. I'm thinking about getting in to the business now. Your comments are very suggestive of the truth and I appreciate that. Hoping to be there by the end of the year... God bless and be safe!

    • @NHZ_x4
      @NHZ_x4 Рік тому +2

      I just got in 2 weeks ago …if your already making 70k or more as an employee don’t get into it I think hot shot benefits those who were making 50k or less annually

    • @TheLifeOfSkonie
      @TheLifeOfSkonie  Рік тому

      @@NHZ_x4 I would have to agree

    • @TheLifeOfSkonie
      @TheLifeOfSkonie  Рік тому

      Go for it hope to see you out hear

  • @BiggboysShenanigans
    @BiggboysShenanigans Рік тому +1

    Getting to it next month, can yu give info on how yu set yourself up to find a load. Let what i have to do to set myself up for my first load.

    • @TheLifeOfSkonie
      @TheLifeOfSkonie  Рік тому

      Give me a sub I’ll definitely answer every question you guys ask l! Thanks for the view and the engagement! I’m here for you guys!

    • @TheLifeOfSkonie
      @TheLifeOfSkonie  Рік тому +1

      If your serious about finding loads shoot me an email@ tonywilliams.me@gmail.com I’ll set you up

    • @BiggboysShenanigans
      @BiggboysShenanigans Рік тому

      @@TheLifeOfSkonie no doubt, return the love big dog

  • @KWilkSr
    @KWilkSr Рік тому +1

    💯💯💯

  • @NHZ_x4
    @NHZ_x4 Рік тому +2

    Appreciate you big bro can I ask you to do a video of what you did prior to hot shot? …I’m 34 and I been a cdl driver for local companies since I was 21 making 80k + as a employee I been doing hot shot for 2 weeks and I’m hoping I atleast break even with what I made as employee with absolutely no headache or stress I might go back to regular employment what do you think?

    • @TheLifeOfSkonie
      @TheLifeOfSkonie  Рік тому

      What exactly do you haul and where are you based? CDL or non CDL? and I sure will make that video thanks for the suggestion!

    • @NHZ_x4
      @NHZ_x4 Рік тому +2

      @@TheLifeOfSkonie I’m out of northern California my lanes are California and Arizona as of now

    • @NHZ_x4
      @NHZ_x4 Рік тому +1

      @@TheLifeOfSkonie hot shot hydraulic flat bed

    • @TheLifeOfSkonie
      @TheLifeOfSkonie  Рік тому

      I’m gonna drop that vid for you in a couple days thanks for the engagement! Have you tried Cars out your way to see if there’s a lane for that?

  • @jermainehearn
    @jermainehearn Рік тому +2

    What truck are you running ?

  • @definitehotshotwill
    @definitehotshotwill Рік тому +1

    What up bro. I ended up getting a ram 5500. I been looking for a trailer lately. Ive also been watching alot of videos. I admire your hustle. What kind of axles and trailer do u have? By the way, u gained a subscribe with me

    • @TheLifeOfSkonie
      @TheLifeOfSkonie  Рік тому

      I appreciate it bro what city are you in and what kind of trailer are you wanting maybe I can help. And keep watching videos it will help a lot and I’m here to help as well! Hope to see you out here!!

  • @geosabio7862
    @geosabio7862 9 місяців тому +1

    Yo, thanks for your insight , I have been a driver two years in the auto transport im now waiting for authority to go active . I was looking for your email to shoot you a message!! Be safe out there HUSTLER

  • @rebel3five
    @rebel3five 9 місяців тому

    Hey brother where do you get your loads for hauling cars?

  • @sjeffreyw
    @sjeffreyw 9 місяців тому +1

    He wants to be with Daddy nothing wrong with that 😊

  • @timhuggins8174
    @timhuggins8174 Рік тому +2

    There is no way for non CDL hot shot to make a living out here just working off of load boards. Rates are terrible! Brokers aren’t making it any better. The last 3 weeks I’ve been out I’ve had several brokers tell me how slow they are. It’s not good out here. If you go in debt to get into this you better have extra money to rely on.

    • @TheLifeOfSkonie
      @TheLifeOfSkonie  Рік тому

      This is true! where are you located? Do you haul freight or vehicles?

    • @exiled9993
      @exiled9993 Рік тому

      So if that is the case I should stick to what I am doing now and either forget about getting into this or get a different truck { which I just got} from what I have and go get my CDL again?

  • @mloml41
    @mloml41 9 місяців тому +1

    I'll sell you my ez4 for 10k

    • @TheLifeOfSkonie
      @TheLifeOfSkonie  9 місяців тому +1

      Can’t use it I have a mega cab with short bed.

  • @Womack499
    @Womack499 Рік тому

    The lazy man's job