Hey man, I’m Chris, out of Little Rock, Arkansas. I’ve been watching your videos literally for the past three days. Just wanted to let you know I love what you’re doing. This gives people an ideal of how the hot shot business go. I was running a 26 foot box truck last year but now I’m thinking about going with the hotshot
That’s one of the most interesting and funny loads and very cool ramps he used to load up. You should take those things to the mid Atlantic work truck show in Kentucky in 2 weeks that would be pretty cool if you could do a review from there kind of new trucking stuff they might have for hotshot trucks.
Unfortunately I will not have time to go to that show. I’ll be home enjoying my time with family. Those were cool ramps but I wouldn’t trust them for anything heavier than the golf cart. They just lay on the tail end of the trailer and aren’t secured to it at all.
Alex my guy it gave me so much anxiety not seeing you belly wrap those pipes lmaoooo !! Hope the loads get better my guy love seeing your vids! watching your vids gets me debating about getting back out there !
Thank you! A lot of times I do belly wrap the pipes but with this load I didn’t feel the need for some reason. They made it safe and sound and didn’t move a single bit. 👍🏻
The twist is so the strap doesn’t vibrate in the wind. You don’t always need to twist but when there is a long open stretch of your strap open to the wind, you want to twist it or it’ll vibrate and it can come loose.
Loving the videos I am doing Hotshot as well but wanted to see if there was a way to talk with you about somethings if you would be willing to talk with me.
Hi Alex, I’m Steve from Florida. I just recently discovered your channel and I’m instantly hooked. I’ve done flatbed work hauling telecom reels with fiber and copper wire. Everything was secured with chains and binders, never straps. But I have to say, as an OCD sufferer, those twists in the straps really bother me. How much difference does it make as opposed to not twisting them?? Thanks
@@SteveSanders-SPB-FL Welcome to the channel Steve. The reason for the twists in the straps is so they don’t vibrate from the wind. Vibration can loosen them. Strength wise I haven’t had any issues vs having them straight. You’ll see a lot of truck drivers twisting the straps. Especially on tall loads.
Thank you! I prefer Truckstop because they have showers. I’ve parked at Walmarts before too if there were no trucks stops available. My go to loaded is Truckstop but my dispatcher also uses DAT.
I'm going to get you a pair of Cajun Reeboks, (white shrimp boots) that way you won't get your white sneakers muddy. With my new and improved truck, I'm able to move twice as many loads per week. How?, you ask.... I set my cruise at 140 mph!!!! I got pulled over by a state trooper and he said: "why are you driving so fast?" I said, "I'm not driving fast, I'm flying low" 😂😅😂 Hope you're week picks up, it's been crazy for sure. At least we got more daylight now.
Hey Alex how are u my friend, have u consider dispatching ur self, that's what I do when I started I got a dispatcher but only lasted 1 1/2 months when I got the hang of it everything started to get better and with steady numbers all the time and that % we pay is like a month run in diesel u should try it some day so keep it up bro and I haven't forgot the donuts, go get some they'll make u feel better, be safe.
What’s up Alfonso. I do keep an eye on the load board but I prefer to have a dispatcher because I don’t want to do all of this while driving or loading. Making UA-cam content is another job of its own and looking for loads on top of it will be way too challenging. It’s not hard I know how to do it but I prefer a dispatcher. Makes my life easier.
P.s not to bust your chops, you may already know this but anything over 5 feet and 1000 pounds requires 2 straps min. 5 feet or less and under 1000 pounds = 1 strap. Nonetheless enjoy your content keep the videos rolling!
Hey Alex, question, do brokers require you to have air ride on your trailer or is that a personal preference? Just making sure before i pull the trigger on this trailer. Thank you again for all the videos and knowledge
Brokers do not require air ride although there are certain loads that require a trailer with air ride. I bought it because it rides a little smoother and to be able to take those loads that do require air ride.
@Mr.AlexKogan once again Alex thank you for the info. I went ahead and got the one wth air ride. Well hopefully get it waiting on my bank now to say yes or no lol
I meant to ask you how long those straps last for you before you have to end up getting new ones and also if you were looking at getting a trailer now that you have the experience of doing this, would you order more of those ratchets on the side of the truck And keep them on the same side as the truck as well. As I keep talking to the sales people for the trailers, it’s interesting how they can add all these bells and whistles, but I really want to focus on the stuff that it’s gonna help us be more successful easier to tie things down and help us get loads strapped down faster, any advice on if you had to do it all over again would you get the exact same trailer set up or would you change just a few items?
The straps can last a long time if you protect them. Meaning use corner protectors and if the straps lay on something that can damage them then put something in between to protect them. I’ve used these straps over a year now and haven’t had to replace any yet. I have 10 winches on my track on the side of the trailer and that’s plenty for me. No need for anymore. You can always buy more and just slide them into the track. Pretty happy with my trailer
Could you do your looking for lads a week in advance instead of loosing 2 days a week ? Instead of dropping then looking might make you more money ?? I would like to do this type of work myself I’m 55 new to USA from England 🏴 maybe work for someone bd good option for me if someone got a setup/ I just take the loads . I’ve got lots of experience driving
My dispatcher and Inusually start looking for loads before I even get to the receiver with my current load. Not always can you find something ahead of time.
Alex how did you get interested in hotshot? And also do you get your own loads or have a dispatcher? I’m looking into getting into hotshot? But lease on first and get some experience. Just got my CDL license which was challenging
I knew someone who was doing hotshot and over 3 years ago market was great and they told me how much they make so that got me interested. That’s how Ingot started. I use a dispatcher to find my loads. It’s much easier than doing it yourself while driving.
Hi sir , you r doing such a hard and nice work for other people, like me you motivate me to start my own trucking business. Also thanks alot for sharing your numbers $ most people don’t share their income, it will be more perfect and helpful if you tell us about the expenses that how much expense per week on weekly income like gas, maintenance, fines etc, so i can have a clear picture if I drive like you, then how much I can have in my pocket after all the expense. Regards.
Thank you! Yes the reason for twisting is to prevent the strap from flapping when driving. You don’t always have to twist but you’ll get the feel for which loads require it after doing it a few times.
@Mr.AlexKogan awesome thank you. I'm going to get into hotshoting here in canada, but I have a few questions. If I get a 1 ton diesel single wheel and a trailer for non cdl, what is my gvwr for both truck and trailer? Do u know? Because I have heard 26k but is that just for the trailer because the truck gv is 10k or so and I don't see 40ft or even 30ft trailers with a gvwr of 16k it's all the shorter trailers that have that rating. Any help would be appreciated thanks Alex.
@@Urfavgirl_Avani To be non CDL your weight of the truck trailer and the load on the trailer must not exceed 26,000 lb. The 10k gvwr of your truck means that truck and everything inside it can’t be higher than 10k. Same for your trailer. Your truck doesn’t actually weight 10k and your trailer doesn’t weigh 16k. You’ll need to weigh your truck and trailer with all your securement equipment and full tank of diesel at the Truckstop scale to know what all of that weighs. Then you’ll know how much weight you can put on your trailer to not be over 26,000lb. Hope that helps.
@@Mr.AlexKogan thank you, brother!! Very well said and easy for me to understand. I asked another guy he he literally told me 10 different gvw and gvwr and this combined with that and then minus this equals this lol!!! He confused the hell put of me. Thank you, Alex. I'm assuming you are cdl driver, tho correct?? U haul pretty heavy loads or at least seem like it with no issues.
Subbed, thank you for showing how to strap a load!! I needed this.
Love your videos me and my wife love watching your videos as your very calm and level headed 😂 rare to see . Your awesome 👏 😎
Thank you! Really appreciate the support from you and your lady 🙂👍🏻
Again, Very impressed Alex with your care in the securement of your customer's loads.
Thank you!
@@Mr.AlexKogan You Sir are setting the bar for others, if they want to be professional to follow.
Hey man, I’m Chris, out of Little Rock, Arkansas. I’ve been watching your videos literally for the past three days. Just wanted to let you know I love what you’re doing. This gives people an ideal of how the hot shot business go. I was running a 26 foot box truck last year but now I’m thinking about going with the hotshot
Thank you Chris! 👍🏻
Great video
Thank you!
What dispatch service do you use? Looking into one
That’s one of the most interesting and funny loads and very cool ramps he used to load up. You should take those things to the mid Atlantic work truck show in Kentucky in 2 weeks that would be pretty cool if you could do a review from there kind of new trucking stuff they might have for hotshot trucks.
Unfortunately I will not have time to go to that show. I’ll be home enjoying my time with family.
Those were cool ramps but I wouldn’t trust them for anything heavier than the golf cart. They just lay on the tail end of the trailer and aren’t secured to it at all.
Alex my guy it gave me so much anxiety not seeing you belly wrap those pipes lmaoooo !! Hope the loads get better my guy love seeing your vids! watching your vids gets me debating about getting back out there !
Thank you! A lot of times I do belly wrap the pipes but with this load I didn’t feel the need for some reason. They made it safe and sound and didn’t move a single bit. 👍🏻
Love watching your video very informative question why you put a twist in the straps.
The twist is so the strap doesn’t vibrate in the wind. You don’t always need to twist but when there is a long open stretch of your strap open to the wind, you want to twist it or it’ll vibrate and it can come loose.
@Mr.AlexKogan thanks very much appreciate your response never too old to learn keep up the good work and hustle brother.
@@montyworld9 Thank you!
Good video stay safe. See ya on the next one.
Thank you! 👍🏻
Loving the videos I am doing Hotshot as well but wanted to see if there was a way to talk with you about somethings if you would be willing to talk with me.
Message me on instagram
I don't have an Instagram I might try and see if I can use someone else's to maybe get in contact with you.
@@drewt3587 Yes or post a way to reach you. I don’t want to post my number here.
Hi Alex, I’m Steve from Florida. I just recently discovered your channel and I’m instantly hooked. I’ve done flatbed work hauling telecom reels with fiber and copper wire. Everything was secured with chains and binders, never straps. But I have to say, as an OCD sufferer, those twists in the straps really bother me. How much difference does it make as opposed to not twisting them?? Thanks
@@SteveSanders-SPB-FL Welcome to the channel Steve. The reason for the twists in the straps is so they don’t vibrate from the wind. Vibration can loosen them. Strength wise I haven’t had any issues vs having them straight. You’ll see a lot of truck drivers twisting the straps. Especially on tall loads.
Thanks Alex. 😁
Rough week in the office it seemed, at least you finally got a couple loads. 2 is still alot more than 0.
They were good loads but wish I could have done more. It isn’t always perfect unfortunately.
Excellent video Alex. Wondering do you prefer truck stops, rest areas, or Walmarts for sleeping at nights? What’s your go to load board Alex. Thanks
Thank you! I prefer Truckstop because they have showers. I’ve parked at Walmarts before too if there were no trucks stops available. My go to loaded is Truckstop but my dispatcher also uses DAT.
I'm going to get you a pair of Cajun Reeboks, (white shrimp boots) that way you won't get your white sneakers muddy. With my new and improved truck, I'm able to move twice as many loads per week. How?, you ask.... I set my cruise at 140 mph!!!! I got pulled over by a state trooper and he said: "why are you driving so fast?" I said, "I'm not driving fast, I'm flying low" 😂😅😂 Hope you're week picks up, it's been crazy for sure. At least we got more daylight now.
🤣🤣🤣flying low. That’s a good one. I always seem to have white shoes when I get to the dirty places. lol. Hard to keep them white.
Quick ? Alex what kind of fuel card you use ?
I have a EFS and I have a Fleet one through my factoring company.
Tks Alex . God bless you and family.
Hey Alex how are u my friend, have u consider dispatching ur self, that's what I do when I started I got a dispatcher but only lasted 1 1/2 months when I got the hang of it everything started to get better and with steady numbers all the time and that % we pay is like a month run in diesel u should try it some day so keep it up bro and I haven't forgot the donuts, go get some they'll make u feel better, be safe.
What’s up Alfonso. I do keep an eye on the load board but I prefer to have a dispatcher because I don’t want to do all of this while driving or loading. Making UA-cam content is another job of its own and looking for loads on top of it will be way too challenging. It’s not hard I know how to do it but I prefer a dispatcher. Makes my life easier.
I really enjoy your videos. Sorry if you have been asked this a million times already. What EDL do you use and do you recommend it?
Thank you! For ELD I use Motiv and have been happy with it.
I'm confused why your winch track has a gap in it? Mines is solid all the way back until the mega ramps.
I’m not sure. Never seen a gooseneck with a solid track from front to back. The winches would get in the way of the wheels I’m assuming.
P.s not to bust your chops, you may already know this but anything over 5 feet and 1000 pounds requires 2 straps min. 5 feet or less and under 1000 pounds = 1 strap. Nonetheless enjoy your content keep the videos rolling!
Hey Alex, question, do brokers require you to have air ride on your trailer or is that a personal preference? Just making sure before i pull the trigger on this trailer. Thank you again for all the videos and knowledge
Brokers do not require air ride although there are certain loads that require a trailer with air ride. I bought it because it rides a little smoother and to be able to take those loads that do require air ride.
@Mr.AlexKogan once again Alex thank you for the info. I went ahead and got the one wth air ride. Well hopefully get it waiting on my bank now to say yes or no lol
@@tier1logistics_llc good luck!
Guessing that when you are loaded and on the way to a receiver in a given city & state your broker starts looking for loads THERE for you?
My dispatcher. Yes.
@@Mr.AlexKogan That is a GREAT plan!!
why do you put a twist in youre straps
So they don’t vibrate in the wind.
I meant to ask you how long those straps last for you before you have to end up getting new ones and also if you were looking at getting a trailer now that you have the experience of doing this, would you order more of those ratchets on the side of the truck And keep them on the same side as the truck as well. As I keep talking to the sales people for the trailers, it’s interesting how they can add all these bells and whistles, but I really want to focus on the stuff that it’s gonna help us be more successful easier to tie things down and help us get loads strapped down faster, any advice on if you had to do it all over again would you get the exact same trailer set up or would you change just a few items?
The straps can last a long time if you protect them. Meaning use corner protectors and if the straps lay on something that can damage them then put something in between to protect them. I’ve used these straps over a year now and haven’t had to replace any yet.
I have 10 winches on my track on the side of the trailer and that’s plenty for me. No need for anymore. You can always buy more and just slide them into the track.
Pretty happy with my trailer
Where do you get your loads from
Different load boards.
Could you do your looking for lads a week in advance instead of loosing 2 days a week ? Instead of dropping then looking might make you more money ?? I would like to do this type of work myself I’m 55 new to USA from England 🏴 maybe work for someone bd good option for me if someone got a setup/ I just take the loads . I’ve got lots of experience driving
My dispatcher and Inusually start looking for loads before I even get to the receiver with my current load. Not always can you find something ahead of time.
Alex, whats price u spent on straps, chains, tarps etc to get going? Thanks bro!
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Around $2k for everything.
Alex how did you get interested in hotshot? And also do you get your own loads or have a dispatcher? I’m looking into getting into hotshot? But lease on first and get some experience. Just got my CDL license which was challenging
I knew someone who was doing hotshot and over 3 years ago market was great and they told me how much they make so that got me interested. That’s how Ingot started. I use a dispatcher to find my loads. It’s much easier than doing it yourself while driving.
How did you unload the first 2 carts that were on your ramps? Were those your aluminum ramps or did they have some where you dropped off?
Same ramps that were used to load them. Those were shippers ramps but receiver had the same kind. Otherwise it would be impossible 😁
Hi sir , you r doing such a hard and nice work for other people, like me you motivate me to start my own trucking business. Also thanks alot for sharing your numbers $ most people don’t share their income, it will be more perfect and helpful if you tell us about the expenses that how much expense per week on weekly income like gas, maintenance, fines etc, so i can have a clear picture if I drive like you, then how much I can have in my pocket after all the expense.
Regards.
Thank you! Possibly in a future video I can talk expenses.
How much you profit that week ???
Haven’t calculated profit but gross was $4k and minimal fuel used.
Question what can Gps you use ty
Most of the time I use Google maps but I also have trucker path app that I use when I’m in an uncomfortable area.
@@Mr.AlexKogan ty
I want to get a hotshot rig going in your honest opinion is it still worth it ?
Depends what type of income you’re coming from.
@@Mr.AlexKogan ima local truck driver making 60-75K a year
@@Unjust2024 Then it’s worth it.
Where is the donuts????!!!!! It's like Where is Waldo but for donuts
The donuts are on a little vacation for a few weeks 🤣🤣🤣 taking a little break from that.
It comes with the territory
right across 70 from my house :) (Jeff)
Nice 😁 it’s a small world, isn’t it?
yah :)@@Mr.AlexKogan
Not no mo
Love the videos, alex!! Question: Why is it that u flip over the straps?? Os it just so they straps dont flap or some other reason??
Thank you! Yes the reason for twisting is to prevent the strap from flapping when driving. You don’t always have to twist but you’ll get the feel for which loads require it after doing it a few times.
@Mr.AlexKogan awesome thank you. I'm going to get into hotshoting here in canada, but I have a few questions. If I get a 1 ton diesel single wheel and a trailer for non cdl, what is my gvwr for both truck and trailer? Do u know? Because I have heard 26k but is that just for the trailer because the truck gv is 10k or so and I don't see 40ft or even 30ft trailers with a gvwr of 16k it's all the shorter trailers that have that rating. Any help would be appreciated thanks Alex.
@@Urfavgirl_Avani To be non CDL your weight of the truck trailer and the load on the trailer must not exceed 26,000 lb.
The 10k gvwr of your truck means that truck and everything inside it can’t be higher than 10k. Same for your trailer. Your truck doesn’t actually weight 10k and your trailer doesn’t weigh 16k. You’ll need to weigh your truck and trailer with all your securement equipment and full tank of diesel at the Truckstop scale to know what all of that weighs. Then you’ll know how much weight you can put on your trailer to not be over 26,000lb. Hope that helps.
@@Mr.AlexKogan thank you, brother!! Very well said and easy for me to understand. I asked another guy he he literally told me 10 different gvw and gvwr and this combined with that and then minus this equals this lol!!! He confused the hell put of me. Thank you, Alex. I'm assuming you are cdl driver, tho correct?? U haul pretty heavy loads or at least seem like it with no issues.
@@Urfavgirl_Avani Yes I am CDL. Started off being non CDL. There are just more options for CDL.
There is no need of twisting the straps is that too low😊
It’s a habit 👍🏻