A quick video to introduce you guys to our newest lease-on Ray! As you guys can see he has such a awesome setup and we are super excited to have him on the team!
If you are cdl hotshot you really need the sleeper. Cant say enough about Roadmaster. Buster is a great and puts out an excellent product. Have had mine for over a year and love everything about it. My wife and I sleep in it every night. We will sometimes be on the road 60 days straight. I would recommend quad cab. More room for a bigger fridge, etc and entry through rear doors much easier. But it is heavier. Of course, With that aux tank you are giving up 1000 lbs of cargo.
@@Kaatu-barada-nikto The Fords are a nice truck. You can buy a ford with a roadmaster sleeper from battleground ford in Virginia. I believe you can finance the purchase as well. For the Ram, theres a dealer in North Carolina that will sell you a ram with the sleeper. For cdl hotshot, a Ram 5500 or a Ford F550 is the way to go. Better for towing all around, and not much more money than a one ton. Love my 5500 Laramie! Registered at 43k, and we are close to that on most loads.
Thank God somebody had enough sense to put a CB radio in the truck all trucks should have a CB radio and it turned on I have been driving a tractor trailer 44 years I never go anywhere in my truck without AC be live in learn from this man truckers
A FYI for your driver, instead of carrying a gas can if his generator is gas, most pilot/flying j has RV Fueling that should accommodate his setup with gas pumps on both sides of RV pump lanes.
"This one's not supposed to flex, but, we'll see." I know you've done some miles. Them damn things always flex lmao. That's one hell of a setup dude. Best of luck to you!
great video thank you for showing the setup. Question why a gas generator vs a diesel? Seems like with a diesel you could share the fuel and the tanks. PJ makes a really nice trailer and this is sure one of them.
The F600 has the carrying capacity as the F650 but in a Super Duty body...they were developed for the electric companies and/or contractors that carry their bucket beds but needed a smaller truck for tight places...I was going to order a 600 but it was going to take longer since their production was going to start on a later date due to COVID...
*Question: With a driver choose to drive a semi if he has the option to do so, or is driving this professional hot shot actually better overall? I would be interested in knowing what his and your views are based on finances and other considerations.* Thanks. And very nice truck set up.
It’s easier to maneuver a hotshot rig it can and fit more place with relative ease. More respect on the road from 4wheelers. You will be targeted by the DOT because you will be easier to inspect than a semi.
Great setup but air ride is a great option. I would be worried more about an electric dove tail and hydraulic stands than air ride in regards to moving parts
The hydraulic piston can be unpinned...so you are still able to use the ramps without the worry looking for parts immediately...air ride, if you can’t air up the bags, you can’t move...just saying
whats up JL! i need your advice i have a 2019 ram 5500 its setup with a 5th wheel and take3 5 car hauler im in the process of getting my cdl license do you think i should stick with the hauler or get rid of it and transport freight i guess my ? is can i make good money in hauling cars or freight?
Freight pays better than cars. BUT theres not alwsys freight on the board. There are ALWAYS cars. I can haul both, but i end up hauling a lot of trucks on my flatbed. You cant compete with a 9 car hauler for average size cars. They go for about 50 cents a mile. But trucks and vans go for much more. $2.00 a mile isnt unheard of. And No tarp!
I hotshotted with an F450 for a short while. If I were to do it again, I'd get a medium duty truck such as a Freightliner sportsmobile with probably a 13 speed. Pickups just don't hold up to the mileage. You're going to be getting single digit fuel economy also. That's a nice setup though don't get me wrong, but it'll never pay for itself in the long run. That truck will be worn out in about two years, and the resale value will be low. If you find 7 dollar frieght, not an issue. I loved LTL freight. If it paid the bills, I'd be back in a minute. Good luck out there.
@@BM-if9zn Actually, where a pickup shines is on the East Coast from my experience. The East Coast hates Class 8 trucks. A pickup and trailer doesn't scare the Karen class of people that live there as bad. I've even parked in residential areas and never had an issue. I've also have never been hassled by DOT in my pickup. This was a few years ago, maybe things have changed? I bailed before the ELD manadate. Twenty thousand miles a month is a lot for any pickup.
Only problem I see is the middle section in the front seat should have been left out. Would have made it easy to get in the sleeper with out having to open the door and slide the seat to access it. Other than that nice 550
We were not able to remove the center counsel because the people at Ford decided to put some components under the counsel...now that I have driven it for a couple of weeks...the plan is to remove the passenger seat for easy access🤔
Climbing over the console to get in the back is like climbing over the doghouse in the old cabovers. It can be done, just not very handy. I never like getting out of the truck at night to get in the back. Unfortunately in the old cabover trucks climbing over the doghouse was the only option. I'd sure hate to have to remove my passenger seat just to get in the back. My wife wouldn't appreciate sitting in the bunk when she goes with me. I suppose if you're always by yourself it's not as big a deal. Nice truck overall by the way. I'm sure you'll like it and make lots of money with it.
The cheapest 2021 f550 I’ve found was 55k. Another 25k (guesstimate) on the trailer. The base model sleeper cab is 10,500. So minimum I’d guess just over 90k
Ford needs to go back to a manual transmission for these trucks. It would be a better fit than the auto. Or outsource the trans to Allison or Eaton/Fuller.
BEAUTIFUL SETUP... but....there's always a but....that truck will be down before 60k...should have done it with a 21 ram.....hate to be a downer but YOU need to be READY...
@@jlovetheflash5371 i posted another question before on another video. Question is what do you do if you break down with a load on, how do you get itto its destination
“ I didn’t get Air ride because I didn’t think I would need it“ 😂 you would actually need air ride before you would need some of that other stuff😂 just giving you a hard time all in good fun
Great truck, hope it does everything you need ...but the trailer ramps, wow. Flipping two max ramps seems quicker and MUCH less maintance/things that will eventually break. I'm shocked this is an option...not really helpful
@@Deadshot_pmc bought it for me and not to impress anyone else...FYI, it’s expensive because it’s a 22# per foot frame...price one from any manufacturer👍
I think it is mostly being able to adapt and see what works best for you, Hotshot may make more in some circumstances, but I believe it is best for us to look at all options.
It’s no secret that semis make more. Way more consistent too. Hotshots make great money but the consistency isn’t there for new people coming into the industry. Once ur established and have consistent freight cdl hotshot can become very lucrative. 450-550 truck and trailer sitting on 15k axles is the ultimate cdl hotshot rig.
Now that’s a proper cdl hotshot setup.
Dayum
Fuk yea..not this ghetto bed plywood bed shit
@@MC-rr3ew I use plywood in my f350 w absolutely zero issues
Best hotshot truck setup I’ve seen! Nice job!
Great looking set up. If I was to move from semi truck to hot shot, I’d have a set up like this.
I saw this video yesterday, JUST HAD to revisit and take another LOOK! So beautiful!
If you are cdl hotshot you really need the sleeper. Cant say enough about Roadmaster. Buster is a great and puts out an excellent product. Have had mine for over a year and love everything about it. My wife and I sleep in it every night. We will sometimes be on the road 60 days straight. I would recommend quad cab. More room for a bigger fridge, etc and entry through rear doors much easier. But it is heavier. Of course, With that aux tank you are giving up 1000 lbs of cargo.
@@Kaatu-barada-nikto The Fords are a nice truck. You can buy a ford with a roadmaster sleeper from battleground ford in Virginia. I believe you can finance the purchase as well. For the Ram, theres a dealer in North Carolina that will sell you a ram with the sleeper. For cdl hotshot, a Ram 5500 or a Ford F550 is the way to go. Better for towing all around, and not much more money than a one ton. Love my 5500 Laramie! Registered at 43k, and we are close to that on most loads.
Thank God somebody had enough sense to put a CB radio in the truck all trucks should have a CB radio and it turned on I have been driving a tractor trailer 44 years I never go anywhere in my truck without AC be live in learn from this man truckers
Man this setup is awesome!
Best set up I've seen so far!!!
Very nice setup!
A FYI for your driver, instead of carrying a gas can if his generator is gas, most pilot/flying j has RV Fueling that should accommodate his setup with gas pumps on both sides of RV pump lanes.
Sick set up 💪🙏
Man what a setup!!!! That sleeper looks amazing! Good luck, stay safe out there!!!
Thank you sir...
@@rayramos7048 how much you spend on sleeper
@@goldysingh4933 yep, I want to know name of sleeper and dimensions so I can have one built.
Now that's a nice set up
That’s a really nice set up !!!!!👍👍👍🔥🔥👍👍👍👌 time to make money 💰
Nice set up keep on trucking
Very nice setup.
Nice sleeper set up. I like it better than the ones that don't have entry from the cab.
Best setup I have seen here in youtube
Super nice, that’s definitely the way to go if you can!
What’s a ballpark price on that setup? I’m thinking 110 to 120
I think so too!
BEAUTIFUL RIG!
"This one's not supposed to flex, but, we'll see." I know you've done some miles. Them damn things always flex lmao. That's one hell of a setup dude. Best of luck to you!
Thats a sweet rig your driving
Really nice
👌👍🤝a very great truck and flatbed
Good video bro. Thank you
nice set up!
Nice setup
Awesome Setup. Hopefully getting my truck this week!!! Fingers Crossed. Got a lot of prep to do by the 12th
Evan, did you purchase your truck and/or trailer? I have a similar set up Ram4500 with sleeper and 48’ trailer I’m selling.
@@GOLAYONA yes I did. Thanks
@@Repavich did you ever get started up? How’s it going
@@preshj0hnson yupp. It's been going great so far.
@@GOLAYONA what size sleeper? Dimensions so I can have one built. Did you get it from roadmaster?
Nice !
You got a winner
Beautiful setup! far better with the sleeper vs those guys trying to camp out in the back seat of a crew cab!
I love your sleeper how long it takes to build? How long is your truck and trailer
Sick wagon....food for thought trade that gas generator in for a thermalking apu....runs on diesel. 1gal per 24 hours
Nice ❤️❤️
If hot shot trucks only last a year or two what will you do with the sleeper part?
great video thank you for showing the setup. Question why a gas generator vs a diesel? Seems like with a diesel you could share the fuel and the tanks. PJ makes a really nice trailer and this is sure one of them.
exactly, thats what Id do, just run diesel everything
It was the only option they offered
im almost done with my license and permits. definitely will be working with you as my dispatcher. 💪🏻💪🏻
Can't wait!
how and where did you get your setup done by?
Excúseme sir, what’s the payload and you max towing cap on your rig? Thanks
We crossed paths this week on i10 I was heading west and you east nice rig
I love your attitude man. It’s nice to see positive people.. keep it up
Thanks for the comment my guy!
Ford has a new F600 looked bad ass
Just saw it this weekend
What is weight capacity in the f600
@@JuanGonzalez-jw3nn not sure, you can look it up
Looks the same as this rig
@@ATF1985 yes just higher grade rear axle
The F600 has the carrying capacity as the F650 but in a Super Duty body...they were developed for the electric companies and/or contractors that carry their bucket beds but needed a smaller truck for tight places...I was going to order a 600 but it was going to take longer since their production was going to start on a later date due to COVID...
how much did it cost for the sleeper setup
How much does the truck weigh with that sleeper on it?
How much does a booth like this cost? did you lengthen the frame of the ford?
*Question: With a driver choose to drive a semi if he has the option to do so, or is driving this professional hot shot actually better overall? I would be interested in knowing what his and your views are based on finances and other considerations.*
Thanks. And very nice truck set up.
It’s easier to maneuver a hotshot rig it can and fit more place with relative ease. More respect on the road from 4wheelers. You will be targeted by the DOT because you will be easier to inspect than a semi.
It's a niche business model.
Tudo de bom sucesso para você guerreiro 🇧🇷👍 BRAZIL
Ninguen vai te entender ai não Guerreiro .
Nice
Very nice set up my only question is why did you go with a Ford and not a reliable Cummins
I need a sleeper like you have. I need one built on my 5500. Can I get some information for the sleeper?
Great setup but air ride is a great option. I would be worried more about an electric dove tail and hydraulic stands than air ride in regards to moving parts
The hydraulic piston can be unpinned...so you are still able to use the ramps without the worry looking for parts immediately...air ride, if you can’t air up the bags, you can’t move...just saying
What cb radio is that?
💪🏼💪🏼
super from venezuela 👍👍👍👍
Is that a 54 by 48 roadmaster sleeper?
whats up JL! i need your advice i have a 2019 ram 5500 its setup with a 5th wheel and take3 5 car hauler im in the process of getting my cdl license
do you think i should stick with the hauler or get rid of it and transport freight i guess my ? is can i make good money in hauling cars or freight?
Freight pays better than cars. BUT theres not alwsys freight on the board. There are ALWAYS cars. I can haul both, but i end up hauling a lot of trucks on my flatbed. You cant compete with a 9 car hauler for average size cars. They go for about 50 cents a mile. But trucks and vans go for much more. $2.00 a mile isnt unheard of. And No tarp!
I hotshotted with an F450 for a short while. If I were to do it again, I'd get a medium duty truck such as a Freightliner sportsmobile with probably a 13 speed. Pickups just don't hold up to the mileage. You're going to be getting single digit fuel economy also. That's a nice setup though don't get me wrong, but it'll never pay for itself in the long run. That truck will be worn out in about two years, and the resale value will be low. If you find 7 dollar frieght, not an issue. I loved LTL freight. If it paid the bills, I'd be back in a minute. Good luck out there.
And the 17in tires will be an issue as well.
@@BM-if9zn F450/F550 run 19.5 G rated tires.
@@133dave133oh ok. I personally prefer the big set up. But what matters is that he likes it. 👍
@@BM-if9zn Actually, where a pickup shines is on the East Coast from my experience. The East Coast hates Class 8 trucks. A pickup and trailer doesn't scare the Karen class of people that live there as bad. I've even parked in residential areas and never had an issue. I've also have never been hassled by DOT in my pickup. This was a few years ago, maybe things have changed? I bailed before the ELD manadate. Twenty thousand miles a month is a lot for any pickup.
I concur...
Now just got to make it some money
how much do trucks like that run?? $$
Amazing setup brother! How's life on the road with this thing? What's your average MPGs? Loaded and unloaded?
Does that generator keep you up at night?
Hey what load board do you use and what tier is best? I don't want to pay for stuff I won't need but need customizable search. Any suggestions?
i just use the top tier of Truckstop
I am also thinking of buying a Ford 550 or Ram 5500
Only problem I see is the middle section in the front seat should have been left out. Would have made it easy to get in the sleeper with out having to open the door and slide the seat to access it. Other than that nice 550
We were not able to remove the center counsel because the people at Ford decided to put some components under the counsel...now that I have driven it for a couple of weeks...the plan is to remove the passenger seat for easy access🤔
Climbing over the console to get in the back is like climbing over the doghouse in the old cabovers. It can be done, just not very handy. I never like getting out of the truck at night to get in the back. Unfortunately in the old cabover trucks climbing over the doghouse was the only option.
I'd sure hate to have to remove my passenger seat just to get in the back. My wife wouldn't appreciate sitting in the bunk when she goes with me. I suppose if you're always by yourself it's not as big a deal.
Nice truck overall by the way. I'm sure you'll like it and make lots of money with it.
@@rayramos1179 is this a roadmaster sleeper? Do you know name of model? Or do they only make 1 sleeper?
This is the one I want.
@@smallnuts2 only one model….Roadmasters in Grifton NC
What makes this truck a CDL license?
Expensive setup right there!!!!! Hope he's running 6 weeks str8 with little home time to pay off that joker.........
I mean this video is only 3 years old.
@@jlovetheflash5371 ok, is he still leased to you guys? give us an update
@@mtvjackass74 yep, look at the newer videos I have posted you can see his new setup he has had for the last year
My jaw just literally dropped
He's GOT to be from the Rio Grande Valley! Lol. I know that accent anywhere! Lol.
I’m looking to sign on. How can I get in touch with you?
you need a cdl for this? I pull trailers this size all the time loaded with my equipment.
Is the setup is rated for over 26klbs you legally need a CDL
Better have a strong extended warranty. Aluminum heads and CP4 injector pump are recipes for bankruptcy
Sup bro sweet ride he’s from the vally to lol
Heck yeah my guy! I hope you are doing well!
@@jlovetheflash5371 doing great bro
What is a non CDL
HOW MUCH?
I thought getting into hotshot driving was so you don’t have to worry about the process of getting your cdl?
💰💰💰
Sweet setup. CO not CO2 BTW.
Lol...Yeah, l miss spoke
@@rayramos7048 I did the same thing and was corrected too 😂
Area appears to be deep south Texas
Edinburg, Tx Home of the Mighty Bobcats
Hello I'm interested in having my ford f 250 customize with a sleeper cab installed please provide me with the information
honestly I would not put a sleeper on a F250 or use it for hotshot.
you should of got container pins fitted
So you only need a b for that setup because over 26001 and under 73280
i am not 100% sure on the CDL Requirements
Nice video! How much for this setup?
Best setup but I know it cost him!
The cheapest 2021 f550 I’ve found was 55k. Another 25k (guesstimate) on the trailer. The base model sleeper cab is 10,500. So minimum I’d guess just over 90k
Custom “floor boards” ????? 😳
How I can buy same setup ?
Fork out about 130-150k then you got it
Wow, very nice !!!
Well over $100k in that set up !!!
Hope that cp4 pump holds up, along with that new 10 speed 🤔
The CP4 may be fine but that 10-speed is a goner 💣
Ford needs to go back to a manual transmission for these trucks. It would be a better fit than the auto. Or outsource the trans to Allison or Eaton/Fuller.
BEAUTIFUL SETUP... but....there's always a but....that truck will be down before 60k...should have done it with a 21 ram.....hate to be a downer but YOU need to be READY...
My 2020 f350 hasn’t had any trans issues . I haul 10-19k daily on my trailer ...
@@joebrings5817 hope it doesn't. You gotta always use trailer mode from what I hear.
Why do you have your generator running on gas? Why not just set it up for diesel? You're only going to burn about a quart an hour. Still a nice setup.
Only option that was offered
I am from Florida where I can contact you. ?
Instagram @JLoveMMA
Oh it looks like its 2 wheel drive
So what do you have to do as a company moving from non cdl to cdl?
You need to pay fuel tax and get your CDL
Do you need to get apportioned plates as well.
Yes sir, IFTA, CDL, and apportioned plates are all required!
@@jlovetheflash5371 i posted another question before on another video. Question is what do you do if you break down with a load on, how do you get itto its destination
@@jakejohnson1194 you either get your truck fixed quick, rent a truck to finish the job or hire another setup to move the freight for you
That 550 dude better get to work, he spent some serious money!!!!!
I think he has grossed over $160,000 so far
“ I didn’t get Air ride because I didn’t think I would need it“ 😂 you would actually need air ride before you would need some of that other stuff😂 just giving you a hard time all in good fun
Is that truck made like that ?
no they sleeper is after market!
@@jlovetheflash5371 cool
Great truck, hope it does everything you need ...but the trailer ramps, wow. Flipping two max ramps seems quicker and MUCH less maintance/things that will eventually break. I'm shocked this is an option...not really helpful
it has been fully functional since it was purchased in March of 2021
Do you have an email address listed somewhere?
How much is that trailer ?
$28k
@@rayramos7048 way too expensive for a trailer with no air ride, dove tail is not that impressive anyway
@@Deadshot_pmc bought it for me and not to impress anyone else...FYI, it’s expensive because it’s a 22# per foot frame...price one from any manufacturer👍
First
I'm sure your drooling over this setup. I know I am.😉
If only it was a RAM. A TRUCK is a truck is a truck tho, right? Ask tow piglet!
Still waiting for a response to an email I sent 3 weeks ago
Why not get a semi for the price of that thing
Wanted to try something new!
You are about $70k short for an 18...I will buy one though this summer for a driver👍
Am from Novosibirsk, is Russia
What why are you talk about CDL and semi. Other UA-camrs say hot shot make more
I think it is mostly being able to adapt and see what works best for you, Hotshot may make more in some circumstances, but I believe it is best for us to look at all options.
It’s no secret that semis make more. Way more consistent too. Hotshots make great money but the consistency isn’t there for new people coming into the industry. Once ur established and have consistent freight cdl hotshot can become very lucrative. 450-550 truck and trailer sitting on 15k axles is the ultimate cdl hotshot rig.
but why not just buy a semi?
because who doesnt love a 6.7 PowerStroke?
I dont know, but oh well, more 30,000 lb tractor loads for us...