I’m not a hot shot driver but have watched many many hot shot videos from other people and from being a business owner myself I could tell some of these people were never going to make it and they didn’t. Your video is one of the very few that I feel is honest. Business is tough and only the smart tough people will survive.
Imagine taking his advice and missing out on your opportunity I’ll take the risk if I fail I can always go back to a 9-5 but if I succeed I’ll enjoy life now and later
Imagine jumping into hotshot in a very tough market, grinding for the next 3 years to make ends meet, not having enough money to buy new equipment, and returning to your 9-5 with thousands of dollars in debt. I am all about sending it, that is what we did four years ago, but I also believe it is very important to do research, examine opportunities and make decisions that put you in the best case scenario to succeed. Check out my video talking about how to be successful in hotshot trucking in 2024.
I work at a sand plant in west texas net salary was 130k. Just got my cdl have a 2022 ram 3500 h/o do i try and lease on and buy a gooseneck or do i get a used semi or just stay with my hard ass 12hr shift sand plant job
nothing can replace happiness, however if your making money and can keep up with it, your quality of life is acceptable and it's not effecting your mental health, including your choices on substance use, make the money. If it is, you need to ask yourself , what are the reasons and what are the deficits in your life quality? If for instance, you are tired of being an employee- maybe you just need a change from that employer. Driving truck is not like working at a plant in any way. Granted ,there are rules to follow but no one is physically standing over you telling you to make that action or this decision, every second of the day. I highly reccomend finding a carrier you like, and learn the road from them. Speaking from personal observation of my husband, running a business requires a lot more mental bandwidth , that you might not be looking for. So if having complete control of authority and responsibility as well as the burden of all that is really you're driving motivation, then what you desire is to be a businessman first and a Professional Driver second. However, if you really just want peace of mind, while having the excitement of a different occupational landscape, like we have found, it's ok being an employee-whether W2 or 1099 subcontractor. Best of luck, As long as you keep an open mind and a willing hand you will find what you define as success.
Depends on what your lifestyle is. Spending time with your family. Coming home every night. My experience with hotshot when I had my authority was diesel prices and random issues that arise. And brokers paying ridiculous prices.
You are right on! Over 25 years running my own outfit. Started with tow operation then hot shot and flatbed big trucks. If it ain’t in your blood don’t do it.! Over the road, pulling 20k , @ 75 mph , will first melt a dually transmission in short order. 6 to 10 grand to get back. After over 25+ 3500s I know a little bit. Cummins rarely quit. 10,000 on deck is max we accept on 40’ tandem dual. Forget all that hype advertisements put out. Wanna run heavy then go big truck. Scaled @ 80,000 run 75 or more all day for years. Coils and flat steel been everywhere on Freightshakers I ran.
I wanted to try and find a niche and use a 2000 7.3 f350 and 2 car hauler for local, but sounds bearly profitable for that idea. Better i know beforehand. Also do my own maintenance work.
I’ve talked to many semi truck owner operators at truck stops, and they are struggling as well and company drivers who used to be owner operators but have went out of business. This market is horrible right now!
Bro hotshot is not dead in 2024. I have three different load boards downloaded and there’s so many hotshot loads on all of them so I don’t know what you’re looking at.
Your missing the Point....he's not saying hotshot is dead.....he's saying your equipment will wear out faster doing CDL Hotshot hauling heavy OTR.......That the reason I've failed in Hotshot 3 years ago....my equipment did not hold Up......
I'm back now running semis doing much better....I learned the business and reactivated my Authority.......Now have 3 semis and 2 flatbed trailers paid for CASH......good Luck 🙏🏾
I think it’s your market we’re based out of Atlanta GA and I have 2 hotshot trucks grossing $3250- $4000 weekly doing local work for a piping company out of Winder the other 2 hotshots are regional doing $8k a week on just on 2 runs. I have hotshot and semi trucks the thing about buying your truck is your credit unlike. Semi trucks your truck comes with 100k warranty and an extended warranty with Catskills is $172 a month my driver just got a transmission at 160k miles for $100 it cost $7700 . You can also trade these trucks in every 2 years if you like your just upside down in your loan so most people can’t.
Yep that is exactly the case, having over 100 videos helping people start trucking companies, then having one advising against it, really trying to slow down that competition
@@jlovetheflash5371 I like the way you explained and ya the market is crazy but have miss a lot of opportunities because I listen people,it’s better to try than complain.
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I’m not a hot shot driver but have watched many many hot shot videos from other people and from being a business owner myself I could tell some of these people were never going to make it and they didn’t. Your video is one of the very few that I feel is honest. Business is tough and only the smart tough people will survive.
Imagine taking his advice and missing out on your opportunity I’ll take the risk if I fail I can always go back to a 9-5 but if I succeed I’ll enjoy life now and later
Imagine jumping into hotshot in a very tough market, grinding for the next 3 years to make ends meet, not having enough money to buy new equipment, and returning to your 9-5 with thousands of dollars in debt. I am all about sending it, that is what we did four years ago, but I also believe it is very important to do research, examine opportunities and make decisions that put you in the best case scenario to succeed. Check out my video talking about how to be successful in hotshot trucking in 2024.
Great video - no clickbait, no BS, straight, honest and to the point. Thanks for making and sharing your professional perspective 🙌🏽
Thank you for being honest
I work at a sand plant in west texas net salary was 130k. Just got my cdl have a 2022 ram 3500 h/o do i try and lease on and buy a gooseneck or do i get a used semi or just stay with my hard ass 12hr shift sand plant job
nothing can replace happiness, however if your making money and can keep up with it, your quality of life is acceptable and it's not effecting your mental health, including your choices on substance use, make the money. If it is, you need to ask yourself , what are the reasons and what are the deficits in your life quality?
If for instance, you are tired of being an employee- maybe you just need a change from that employer. Driving truck is not like working at a plant in any way. Granted ,there are rules to follow but no one is physically standing over you telling you to make that action or this decision, every second of the day. I highly reccomend finding a carrier you like, and learn the road from them.
Speaking from personal observation of my husband, running a business requires a lot more mental bandwidth , that you might not be looking for. So if having complete control of authority and responsibility as well as the burden of all that is really you're driving motivation, then what you desire is to be a businessman first and a Professional Driver second. However, if you really just want peace of mind, while having the excitement of a different occupational landscape, like we have found, it's ok being an employee-whether W2 or 1099 subcontractor. Best of luck, As long as you keep an open mind and a willing hand you will find what you define as success.
Do the hot shot
Depends on what your lifestyle is. Spending time with your family. Coming home every night. My experience with hotshot when I had my authority was diesel prices and random issues that arise. And brokers paying ridiculous prices.
@@carlosayala3 I was planning to get out of the semi and hotshot would you say it’s better
@@dpatt1165I want to say yes. But reality it’s not. Brokers ain’t paying. Fuel is back up. Maintenance is expensive.
You are right on! Over 25 years running my own outfit. Started with tow operation then hot shot and flatbed big trucks. If it ain’t in your blood don’t do it.! Over the road, pulling 20k , @ 75 mph , will first melt a dually transmission in short order. 6 to 10 grand to get back. After over 25+ 3500s I know a little bit. Cummins rarely quit. 10,000 on deck is max we accept on 40’ tandem dual. Forget all that hype advertisements put out. Wanna run heavy then go big truck. Scaled @ 80,000 run 75 or more all day for years. Coils and flat steel been everywhere on Freightshakers I ran.
I wanted to try and find a niche and use a 2000 7.3 f350 and 2 car hauler for local, but sounds bearly profitable for that idea. Better i know beforehand. Also do my own maintenance work.
How often do you need a new truck doing all those miles.. every 2 to 3 years?
I’ve talked to many semi truck owner operators at truck stops, and they are struggling as well and company drivers who used to be owner operators but have went out of business. This market is horrible right now!
your just trying to keep the compitition down lol. just kidding. spot on told it like it is
Bro hotshot is not dead in 2024. I have three different load boards downloaded and there’s so many hotshot loads on all of them so I don’t know what you’re looking at.
What’s the load sites
Your missing the Point....he's not saying hotshot is dead.....he's saying your equipment will wear out faster doing CDL Hotshot hauling heavy OTR.......That the reason I've failed in Hotshot 3 years ago....my equipment did not hold Up......
My equipment and lack of understanding the trucking business that combined knocked me out......
I'm back now running semis doing much better....I learned the business and reactivated my Authority.......Now have 3 semis and 2 flatbed trailers paid for CASH......good Luck 🙏🏾
I think it’s your market we’re based out of Atlanta GA and I have 2 hotshot trucks grossing $3250- $4000 weekly doing local work for a piping company out of Winder the other 2 hotshots are regional doing $8k a week on just on 2 runs. I have hotshot and semi trucks the thing about buying your truck is your credit unlike. Semi trucks your truck comes with 100k warranty and an extended warranty with Catskills is $172 a month my driver just got a transmission at 160k miles for $100 it cost $7700 . You can also trade these trucks in every 2 years if you like your just upside down in your loan so most people can’t.
Yep
It seems like every UA-camr is saying this. Trying to slow the competition.
Yep that is exactly the case, having over 100 videos helping people start trucking companies, then having one advising against it, really trying to slow down that competition
lol I was thinking the same 😂
Maybe a good idea would be to start asking some of the hot shotters at truck stops what it’s like
If you advise people not to start hotshots why are you keep doing 😅😅😅 in life nothing will be 100%💯 because everyone want that berry to be full
Yep, you caught me.
@@jlovetheflash5371 I like the way you explained and ya the market is crazy but have miss a lot of opportunities because I listen people,it’s better to try than complain.
Man go get that money sounds like nothing but negativity 😊
@@gregorycarter3227 saying how it is is the most important way of saying it