Hey alex just to let you know that load was a ac unit trane brand makes acs keep bringing vids brother im about to start my non cdl hot shot and then probably move to cdl
Love your videos, about the twisted straps, when you haul tall starfoam they won't let you leave till you have twists. Keep up the good content, be safe.
It’s cool seeing you cross the Mississippi River at Vicksburg. I live just a few towns over into Louisiana on I 20 and have wondered if you ever come through here.
Appreciate the video Alex! Man that gravel rd was a bit sketchy! Glad every thing worked out bud. Do you use tow/haul mode all the time or dependent on weight you're carrying? Enjoy your time with your parents man💪👍
@@alvinmann7675 Thank you for watching. Yeah I was worried the map was taking me the wrong way when I was going towards the drop but all worked out well. I use tow haul every time my trailer is connected to the truck. No matter if it’s loaded or empty.
@Mr.AlexKogan Glad it worked out, man. Yeah, I use tow haul on our trucks if I'm pulling heavy. Our 5th gen 68RFE truck damn near redlines sometimes coming to a stop on tow haul mode with the exhaust brake on which is always on. My 4th gen aisin truck definitely is stronger as far as being in tow haul with the exhaust brake. I've read it's not bad for these trucks, but the gear head in me gets nervous sometimes with it revving so high on the down shift. Just was curious how you ran yours. Thanks for responding, man. Take care👍
@@kennethwilliams3877 Thank you Ken. My bank is 60 gallon with storage but they have bigger ones. 90 gallon and maybe bigger but doubt you’ll need bigger. RDS is the manufacturer.
@@kennethwilliams3877 FYI - I ordered the 90 gallon from RDS through Northern Tool & Equipment. It's awesome, but unfortunately, it blocks the view from my bed camera in my Ram 3500 dually from seeing the ball to hitch up my gooseneck by myself. I ordered a cheap bluetooth/WiFi camera on Amazon and I think it will help with the issue.
Thanks for that information! I have 3500 dually with shortened with fifthwheel. So, I would have to find a fit with a toolbox, if possible. What do you suggest? Ken!! Oh!!
New subscriber here..Great content I enjoy watching your videos and also learned a few things from your strapping..do you just use 1 loadboard or do you use 2 or more when finding freight?
@@micaheldred6610 They all charge different. Anywhere from 5% and up. The advantage is you don’t have to drive and load your freight and look for loads at the same time. It’s very distracting while you drive and look at the load board because you have to call them quickly if you see something. Then you have to email paperwork of you book a load. It’s just a huge headache to do it all yourself and it slows you down.
May be a dumb question but my brother was setup in the business but went belly up. He deactivated his DOT number and has been deactivated since 2021. I am getting into the business, can I reactivate his DOT and change company name and owners name??
your a goat bro, really inspired me to start doin hotshot i just need to turn 21 so i can leave VA but i already got my cdls
@@AngelLopez-dn6wg Thank you! Really appreciate that 👍🏻
Hey alex just to let you know that load was a ac unit trane brand makes acs keep bringing vids brother im about to start my non cdl hot shot and then probably move to cdl
@@reidelmartinez6199 They said it was a water chiller. 🤷♂️ I do know Trane is a ac unit manufacturer.
Hope you enjoyed the time with your folks. You're a good man Alex!
@@richardbarkley9909 Thank you! I definitely enjoyed my time with them 👍🏻
Love your videos, about the twisted straps, when you haul tall starfoam they won't let you leave till you have twists. Keep up the good content, be safe.
@@lontrucker44 Thank you! 👍🏻
Happy to know you get to visit your parents as much as you can alex
@@alexisalainnangkil Yes. I try to when I’m in the area.
Fantastic bro glad you're back to the hotshot grind
@@fordmuscleluis9710 Thank you , thank you!!!
Love the videeos-following along, Alex.
@@glennjukes5581 Thank you! Appreciate your support 👍🏻
It’s cool seeing you cross the Mississippi River at Vicksburg. I live just a few towns over into Louisiana on I 20 and have wondered if you ever come through here.
@@wurk26 I rarely come through Louisiana.
Stay on that grind brother 💪
@@JustinMettleMcMahan Thank you! 👍🏻
Can’t stop hustle 🤙🏼
@@BENNHENDRICKS33 it’ll never stop 😁👍🏻
Yeah, the PPE is excellent. Especially the chanclas. Lol
Awesome 🤩🤩🤩
I have been bowling a tournament every year in Springfield for the last 20 years and we think its a nicce little town.
@@angelasanford4505 it is if you like a quiet place.
@@Mr.AlexKogan that is true
Appreciate the video Alex! Man that gravel rd was a bit sketchy! Glad every thing worked out bud. Do you use tow/haul mode all the time or dependent on weight you're carrying? Enjoy your time with your parents man💪👍
@@alvinmann7675 Thank you for watching. Yeah I was worried the map was taking me the wrong way when I was going towards the drop but all worked out well. I use tow haul every time my trailer is connected to the truck. No matter if it’s loaded or empty.
@Mr.AlexKogan Glad it worked out, man. Yeah, I use tow haul on our trucks if I'm pulling heavy. Our 5th gen 68RFE truck damn near redlines sometimes coming to a stop on tow haul mode with the exhaust brake on which is always on. My 4th gen aisin truck definitely is stronger as far as being in tow haul with the exhaust brake. I've read it's not bad for these trucks, but the gear head in me gets nervous sometimes with it revving so high on the down shift. Just was curious how you ran yours. Thanks for responding, man. Take care👍
@@alvinmann7675 When I’m going downhill and it downshifts with the exhaust brake, sometimes it’s near redline too.
I wants to start in hot shot but don’t know how to find a dispatch service for a new carrier
Alex, Good afternoon man. Why do you leave the tape folded like that, what is the purpose?
@@curious298 Hey hey. I’m not sure what you mean by the tape. Are you referring to the straps?
Good job Alex! Im Looking for a auxiliary fuel tank this week. With storage space. How many gallons is yours? Ken! Oh! 👍🏾✌🏿
@@kennethwilliams3877 Thank you Ken. My bank is 60 gallon with storage but they have bigger ones. 90 gallon and maybe bigger but doubt you’ll need bigger. RDS is the manufacturer.
Thanks Alex!! I'll c u on the next one!! Be Safe!! Ken! Oh!👍🏾✌🏿
@@kennethwilliams3877 FYI - I ordered the 90 gallon from RDS through Northern Tool & Equipment. It's awesome, but unfortunately, it blocks the view from my bed camera in my Ram 3500 dually from seeing the ball to hitch up my gooseneck by myself. I ordered a cheap bluetooth/WiFi camera on Amazon and I think it will help with the issue.
Thanks for that information! I have 3500 dually with shortened with fifthwheel. So, I would have to find a fit with a toolbox, if possible. What do you suggest? Ken!! Oh!!
I'm a car hauler and that was a great rate for that truck for coming out of florida.
Which trucker GPS do you use? I've played around with waze and trucker path. Trucker path seems to take you way out of the way though.
@@alvinmann7675 I mainly use Google maps but also have trucker path.
New subscriber here..Great content I enjoy watching your videos and also learned a few things from your strapping..do you just use 1 loadboard or do you use 2 or more when finding freight?
@@JV-xy7uh Thank you! Appreciate your support. I myself use one load board but my dispatcher uses several different ones.
How much does a dispatcher charge? The advantages of using one?
@@micaheldred6610 They all charge different. Anywhere from 5% and up. The advantage is you don’t have to drive and load your freight and look for loads at the same time. It’s very distracting while you drive and look at the load board because you have to call them quickly if you see something. Then you have to email paperwork of you book a load. It’s just a huge headache to do it all yourself and it slows you down.
Remember when you doing chain the huk has to look out
@@drian_oficial7819 just so I understand correctly lol, what do you mean by the hulk?
@@Mr.AlexKogan I think hes meaning the hook.
@@richardbarkley9909 I thought so too but rather be sure I understand correctly.
Im sorry yeah i was trying to say hook
@@drian_oficial7819 Gotcha!
May be a dumb question but my brother was setup in the business but went belly up. He deactivated his DOT number and has been deactivated since 2021. I am getting into the business, can I reactivate his DOT and change company name and owners name??
@@RobertJones-ce7cg unfortunately I don’t have an answer to your question as I don’t know.
Hey Alex! Do you have fifth wheel? Ken! Oh!
@@kennethwilliams3877 Yeah. Factory Mopar. Made by Curt.
You have shortbed and mega cab?? Ken!! Oh!!
@@kennethwilliams3877 No. I have the full length bed and no mega cab.
Ok, thanks Alex!! I have shortbed mega Cab. I would have to get a smaller tank. We will see!! Ken!! Oh!! ✌🏿
Hi Alex!! Curious what route you took to get to I-10 headed west once you left plant city?
@@richardbarkley9909 Hi Richard. Don’t remember all the roads but I think it was partially I-5 then I-75
Do you work under the non CDL regime?
@@curious298 I’m CDL
You need your CDL to hotshot ?
@@juansierra35 if you wanna be over 26,000lb
I don’t know if you know this or not, but hotshot was stolen from wildland firefighters. Useless knowledge.
What type of straps are those?
@@samfrazier969 Mytee products 30ft 4” straps.
How many miles you have on your ram.
@@jimgraves6464 almost 180k
How much is your total insurance per month?
@@projectlonewolf8674 around $1300.
@@Mr.AlexKogan and this covers 750,000$ or full 1,000,000?
@@projectlonewolf8674 $1,000,000
@@Mr.AlexKogan sweet
Yeah,that twist prevents the straps from flapping.
Do u dispatch ur self or u use 3rd party
@@northernfinn2998 I have a dispatcher.
I can help you all dispatch yourselves as well as dispatch for you
Can you recommend your dispatch service?
@@SergiiChuma If I tell you then I’ll have to tell many others that have asked and then I’ll be sitting around with less work. 😁