Anthony Taylor trying to reach out regarding what we were talking about. Send me your number in email or on social media. Look forward to talking more. Thanks man
Semper Fi brother i see that you were in the Marine Corp. I'm a Sergeant First Class in the Virginia Army National Guard. I have Three tours to Iraq under my belt and currently going back to Iraq for the fourth time and i want to start Hotshot Trucking when i come back from Iraq. Seeing your rig makes me want to get a setup something like you have but i have two dogs and my wife i would like to drive around the country with. I have a big family of nieces and nephews that would probably love to ride with me to see the United States. Love your truck!!!!
@@CharlieO77 I made it home safely and moved to Texas. I haven't started my business yet but i still plan to drive for myself. You know how life gets in the way sometimes and i'm expecting my first child in the next couple of months. I will keep you posted how things are going
@@SupaSargeakaQ congrats on your first child. That’s goo to hear you made it safe. Don’t lose your north bro keep up the grind hopefully you’ll be doing that soon.
6.7 longbed here, with a 55 gallon fuel tank that saves TONS of space and time hauling A 40ft dry toy hauler, i10, i40, AZ to CA. I go hungry before the truck does, and highly recommend it. My flatbed has space underneath above the driveline for 4 golf cart batteries wired up to alternator (12v dashboard mini solar/cig outlet) with ONE WAY Charge, 80amp breaker to solar batteries. Im welding up a modular Insulated sleeper box and using the trucks AC/Heat through the open windows so I don't need a separate generator someone could steal. The back half of the truck is all 21' max inside bed height for spare trailer tires and parts. Rear airbags makes the difference in stability in these trucks. Death wobble happens under no load. LOVE THESE BEASTS!!!
So I used to run hotshot and I loved every minute of it. I have also ran a lot of class 8 big rigs flat bed, side dump, and car hauler. This setup is sick and there was a day I'd give anything for a similar setup. If I were ever to get back into hot shot again I'd go over and get a single axle tractor out of Cali with a Detroit. They can match mpg of a loaded pick up with way more power under the hood. Full air ride axles cab and driver seat. Add all the cost of all the accessories and price of the new pickup truck and that price is pretty steep. Especially when you figure how soon you will need to replace the truck. Class 8 truck will go 1 million pulling 80k easy. Would go way longer pulling light hot shot loads. Just my 2 cents.
Retired after 45 Years a couple years ago and my first impression was overkill and this is unnecessary for the demand. Then I thought TWICE and realized this is smart ... VERY SMART ! Why didn’t I do it this way. You young bucks are living the Dream I should have lived. Kudos to the Roadmaster Lassiter. He did this one right and the same to you. Love your attitude about a great tradition of thinking on your feet. Smooth lanes to ya.
No..... I'm afraid this is NOT the "Ultimate Hotshot Sleeper"..... This is the total ULTIMATE HOTSHOT RIG!!!!..... As I'm not too much of a fan of Ram, this is quite impressive!!!..... You are the definition of a HUSTLER!!! Way to go man! You're making some DAMN great money, NICE job!! I'm highly impressed with you and your level of GRIND!!! Stay safe out there!
Been driving big rigs for 16 years and hotshot for almost 2 years in a stock 2018 3500 4x4. I've been trying to get my current company to switch from the 3500 to at least the 4500 with the air ride gooseneck also hydraulic dovetail. 3 months into driving hotshot I bought a ford f350 king ranch which ended up getting stolen 3 hours after I bought it. 3-18-2018 Been trying to recover from that ever since. I'm currently still deciding to go back to driving big rigs. I really like this setup. This would be perfect for me. I also do game/software development when I'm on my breaks. Behind me, I have a mini frig hooked up to a 750-watt power inverter and a mattress going from the back seat to the front passenger seat. Then can't forget my co-driver. My 9-year old brindle pitbull. Great video!
Big rigs are cool because of all the added space and comfortable. I’ve got a Volvo 780 right now and this thing is a castle compared to my 3500. The hotshot sleepers are on a different level tho. I’ve got a friend on Instagram who found a 2017 4500 with the sleeper with 95k miles on it for $30k. Another guy found a 2015 4500 with the sleeper and 185k miles for $20k. Both guys bought the trucks, put some cash into the engine and suspension, and now sleep extremely comfortably with low payments on their trucks. If you’re looking to go the RoadMaster sleeper route, that might be a good start for yourself.
My favorite was when you said the reason why you work and do everything you do is for your family. That’s awesome and way to go on your success! I hope you and your family continue to be successful and have all the things the good lord has prepared for y’all!
That A/C is ridiculously big for that setup. That generator could power my house. You definitely don’t do things small. 😃 great video! Beautiful truck!
I know this video is 2 years old but I still want to get my opinion on this. As someone who has been driving trucks before I was 18 this is absolutely a sweet setup. Back in the '80s I went and got a class A license. That's why way before CDL licenses. The laws back then was so goofy that I was allowed to have a class A license but since I was not 18 I could not drive out of state. When I was older I would drive locally all week long and on Friday nights I would switch out my day cab for a sleeper. I have to say some of the best sleep in my life was in the sleeper on the truck I drove on Friday nights. Now that I'm retired I am going to seriously look in to getting something like this. I like to travel I just don't like having to check in someplace every night just to sleep. Anyone who has driven a sleeper cab tractor we'll all say about the same thing. Who were you saying and I'm not even sure if it would be an issue is the fact of sleeping with a generator running and not a truck. Whenever I would stop for the night it didn't matter winter or summer my truck would not be turned off unless I was inside the truck stop getting something to eat or taking a shower. So I'm not sure if it wasn't the vibrations from the big diesel in front that made it so comfortable to sleep at night. I most definitely hit the like button on this and I hit the subscribe button. Anybody who provided this great information deserve from loving. As soon as I hit the post button on this I'm telling over to the website to see what I have to do to get started to buy one of these. Again thanks for the great information and video
What a ride! I don't need a 5500, but I definitely want one. The only thing your truck is missing is a Kelderman air suspension and a Pacbrake Loadleash brake.
Hey Jason, I'm Glad I found your channel and read your website. Wow! I'm not a vet, but I have an almost parallel life story. Looking forward to working with you sometime next year. Till then safe travels. Cheers.
I'm still stuck on 400 amps worth of alternators. Mind blowing. My rigs with 100 plus lights 5000 watt inverter running a form fridge freezer combo 32 inch flat screen DVD surround sound plus all the other small things all powered by 3 battery and 180 amp alt
Wow. You’re putting your system to work. The ambulance package of course has the 440 amp set up to run all the lights and everything else an ambulance or emergency vehicle would need. I’m barely scratching the surface on what this thing can do!
Wow. You’re putting your system to work. The ambulance package of course has the 440 amp set up to run all the lights and everything else an ambulance or emergency vehicle would need. I’m barely scratching the surface on what this thing can do!
This just shows me ANYTHING GOOD is possible, you actually made a way for the family in the Hot-Shot with no excuse. Wow 😯 Your well respected & the definition of a real-solid family man! (I 💯% Respect You for this One man) #MOTIVATION! & #DEDICATION!
The way the truck is setup all the 5th wheel weight is on the rear tires. Yes the motor weight is on front but you are not able to bring the hitch closer to the front to transfer some trailer weight to the front wheels possibly limiting your weight capacity. This might not be an issue for loads you carry
It's very exciting to see how you've come along from episode 2 and 3, to now. It's inspiring how you make videos now, very awesome to see that development! Keep on keepin' on, Brother!
Both new? No way. My buddy just build a ramp 18 wheeler to haul equipment for $250k. No sleeper or anything extra. Cant compare old VS new, if you compare new VS new and in the same power the prices are different both on purchase and maintenance.
@@turbomustang8417 I build my elog exempt F450 hotshot truck for $20k, with rebuilt 6 speed 1 year warranty and warranty on motor, upgraded turbo with tuner. My 9 car hauler also elog exempt with the trailer cost me $30k after taking care of all the small issues, running all new 12v wiring and new LED lights all around. No need to spend $110k but if you got it and want to and it fulfill your needs why not, also less taxes if you are doing your taxes correctly.
The is because this got everything on his truck.The truck got to much weight on top of it.I have one Dodge Ram 2015 Max tow package and a 48 foot trailer and sleep.I spent 97.000 total.I got my sleep with road master too
Wow that’s pretty awesome. I turned my 3500 off for a bit in -16 and it took a few seconds to crank over. I’m sure that block heater would have helped a ton
It’s a cool setup, but I still prefer my Frieghtliner. Just buy a Freightliner with an APU and your set. Don’t want to rock a class 8 vehicle? Just take one rear axle off of the truck. Full size fridge/ microwave/bed/ closets/43” tv/ etc. and be able to stand up. Get a million more miles outta the truck.
Captain OFFRAMP you’re a little low on your quote there big guy. Like I said in multiple videos already, this build wasn’t about hotshot trucking. When you’ve got the capital, who cares what it costs 🤣🤣 happy 4th
Please don’t take it the wrong way. You clearly have a passion to drive & are out there making it happen. I’m not throwing shade, just want to see you to continue to grow. Keep up the solid work ethic.
Super nice rig. I been looking for a 5500 for awhile, run a 2014 mega cab. Sleep in it all the time and run 1000 miles a day sometimes. Haul heavy loads also. Cross the scales the other day at Pilot 47,600 standing out of truck and low on fuel. Outlaw Trucking from Texas run all over the US and try to go around Tennessee always open. Never stop at a weight station in my life. DOT Say What.
So you run 13,600 pounds overweight and have never been scaled ever? Consider yourself extremely lucky. Just be ready for that day when you hit the portable scales (which can be set up almost anywhere) or when one of those white highway patrol cars sees you looking a little heavy and decides to break out the drive-ons. I hope you save your money man cause you're heading for the biggest ass reaming you've ever heard of.
Dodge really stepped their game up. I've been diehard Chevy for life, but Dodge is the best thing going these days. Cummins is hard to beat as well, Nice Hauler
So much hating here. Come on its a super nice truck. I wish I had one like that, but I can’t afford it. Its his money and thats where he decided it to invest it. Great job man. 👍🏽
N Gzz I agree, it’s his money and if it’s making him money than why not just leave the guy alone. Everybody’s got their personal like to doing something.
One awesome video. What a great truck set up. Would love to see the trailer you purchased and what you added to it. If you have a video like that please send me the link. One awesome JOB !!! 👍
Mr. Lassader, he basically told you what you needed. Sounds like a bankectomy. I have a good friend that drove hotshot for over 25 years and had a basic set up compared to this and he ran 48 states. He makes a good living, everything is paid for.
Cab Chassis, I do think it's funny to hear it called Cab Chassis when the term is Chassis Cab, That said. You have an epic truck brother and you ARE an inspiration to the rest of us. Be safe on the road out there brother. The reason they are called Chassis Cab is because it's just a chassis with a cab on it. Not a cab with a chassis on it.
Very interesting and nice truck. At some point you might want to add air ride in the back, I don't mean airbags as a helper, I mean to replace the suspension with airbags, rather like you have in the big trucks
Very very nice set up! I'm about to get into car hauling hot shots & the guy I'll be driving for has a '18 dodge kinda like yours. I've drove OTR for bout 15 years & this will definitely be different.. I've kinda gotten tired of big trucks etc. Anyways, your truck is a 💯 beauty... #StayBlessed
After days of videos on hot shot trucking, this is by far the best rig I’ve seen. You did this right. What does this entire unit cost? All of it, trailer tools everything. You did this smart bro 😎
That’s pretty dope. We have quite a few 4500 and 5500 that we do various things to, flat beds, custom etc. our cab and chassis 5th wheel package is becoming requested a lot more
Good morning Mr. Jeson excuse my English. I congratulate him on the advice from him. I would like to know where I can buy a RAM like the one that appears in your videos with that type of bedroom. I need to know to do HotShot… ..
@@WINCHELLLOCKLEAR thanks for the support! No we didn’t go with air for suspension. With the 5th wheel already set, it seemed like wasted money at the time to change the springs especially on a brand new truck. Maybe 150k+ miles down the road, that would be a different story.
Saw you in Sioux Falls at the Rhino Truck wash on Saturday morning June 29th (never going to that truck wash again lol) didn't know that you had a youtube channel. Very nice set up!
The winning factor in my decision was safety. I ultimately chose to keep the hotshot to have freedom to take my family with me in the road. Putting a rear facing child seat in a semi, with the right configuration isn’t illegal, but I done feel the most safe with that
Tow Piglet When you bring the lease back, put some truck nuts on it. If they say something, act like you you don't know what it is and that you heard the new Dodges had all kinds of new features and you thought it was some kind of factory hitch equalizer or something
Well idk if this is you or not it's currently 5:38 in Sidney Nebraska. The only difference is the decals on the sleeper aren't there anymore. Won't let me post a picture but I did get one
My truck was the template flag bearer for the sleepers after I put this out. Definitely not me since I’m at the airport in Chicago flying home right now… But could very well be my truck. Sold it a while back. I see the look alikes all the time and it’s a proud feeling to see em all out there. Be safe bro! 🤙🏻
@Dream Inspired I was but my dispatch was a disappointment. I'm non cdl with a 2011 f250 6.7 had a 30ft with mega ramps. Now I'm with Indiana transport til I can find a good dispatch and own my own 40ft gn with mega ramps
@@MrCjhsc2 sorry about the dispatch. Finding good and experienced dispatchers is tough. Even hard with marketers making “training programs” teaching people to dispatch and they ultimately fail their drivers because they lack to tough skin this industry requires. I dispatched for a while. Made good money but it started to become a headache with some dispatchers taking less on a load to score the load instead of pushing for the real rate. I preferred the do it yourself mindset.
Sold the truck after a month. 2nd owner said CP4 went out around 25k miles then again around 75k. He sold it after the repair. 3rd owner still running it last time I heard a few months ago
So, when are you pulling the passenger side seats to make a hallway to the BANG SHED you just had installed? Joke aside, if it's legal to do so I'd do it for more sleeper accessibility as well as convert the rear drivers seat into a shelf for cookware. For reference, I live in a 2017 freightliner cascadia raised roof shorty sleeper. Bottom bunk is kitchen/armchair/shelving and the top bunk is where I sleep. Walmart toaster oven for pizza and homemade bread, microwave oven, electric burner, thermoelectric fridge, and a coffeepot. I don't spend money at truckstops because I can cook anything I want so long as it doesn't need to taste good...I'm a horrible cook...
The mega cab part is a good question. I don’t know that 1. And gas over diesel because we had gas available in the shop, the diesel would have taken 2 weeks to get there and would have cost a ton extra while the gas we got at a discount
Ever thought about going with a Freightliner M2-112 (or the lighter duty M2-106) crew cab and installing a double bunk sleeper? That would give you a nice flat floor making it easier to go from the driver seat to the sleeper. And have enough room for the family. Could get one with the single rear drive axle. You can get them with four wheel drive though I believe that would be an upfitter option. You can opt for the Cummins if that is what you prefer. But I would back it with the Eaton Fuller 13-speed manual if they will still give that option.
I just bought a single cab F450 with a blown engine and I'm working on setting it up to replace my F350 hot shot rig. Is your sleeper setup (with the rear truck seats installed) FMCSA compliant? Can you legally log sleeper berth with it? I didn't see any restraint system in place, but my concern is the 36"W X 18"H minimum opening for access into the cab. I'm planning on adding a semi sleeper to the back of the cab. I believe the only way I can achieve that is to run without a passenger seat. Or find one that folds down forward to give the required opening width. My truck is a 84' CA so with a gooseneck trailer I could put a 48" sleeper and still make 90+ degree swings. Of course if I can find a cheap enough semi with a sleeper, I will jump at that and abandon the F450...
Yes and yes. It’s FMCSA compliant and legal to log sleeper berth. The restraint system I don’t know everything on so as far as being in it while a team member drives, that will be a question for Buster at Road Master. I sold my truck a while back and never team drove in it so that 1 isn’t my area to answer. As for an interior sleeper system in your front or back seat, there was 1 company that made a system that removed your door panels, but their system was deemed non compliant. 1 thing and this is most important part, there is nothing saying you can not sleep in your back seat or build your own bed. Restraints are not required as long as your truck is not being driven while someone is in the bed. It’s for a solo driver set up and only that. We all build bed systems in our back seats. I did on my 3500. It’s completely legal as they can not tell you where to sleep. It is completely illegal however to log “sleeper” without a compliant sleeper. Log off duty only. Best bet in my opinion, search Coffin Sleeper For Sale on Google and you’ll plenty of stuff you can modify and fit on your truck. That would be my way if I ever go back to hotshot.
@@DreamInspired I'm working on building a regular cab F450 and plan on installing a semi sleeper. It has to meet ALL the requirements including the restraint system so you can legally log sleeper time. For now, I cannot be out on the road overnight since I take care of my 86 year old Mom but I expect that will be ending soon as it appears that she is losing the ability to eat. I'm just trying to figure out what I need for this project. I'm thinking the front passenger seat will be blocking part of the required 36"W X 18"H opening. I think that if the front seat was removed or if it will fold forward like you would have with a supercab truck then the required space would be there.
@@2020HotShotTruckingLLC you only need restraints and everything if you are planning to sleep in it while the truck is in motion. If the truck is not in motion, if you are not team driving, the. You don’t need to make it a 100% legal sleeper. I have a 2016 Volvo 780 seen in episode 95 on my channel and when I am solo on the road, I log off duty time, not sleeper berth time. I have a team driver now and when he is driving and I’m sleeping, that’s the only time I log SB. You don’t need to log SB to be able to sleep over night especially when you are driving solo. If you want to make it 100% legal, that’s cool but its a lot of extra work if you’re driving solo. Yeah you can remove the pass seat if you want. It definitely makes it easier to get in and out of the sleeper, but I don’t know anyone who does it for legality… It’s more just convenience. Road master leaves in the passenger seat when they build these. Check out Episode 52 to see a 4500 with the install
@@DreamInspired I'll only be driving solo, but with a bunch of big dogs. But there are times when I think the split SB would come in handy and that's all I would want to log SB for. Actually, there was a Volvo parked next to the 450 at the auction and that is what I wanted. Unfortunately the bank selling it couldn't find the title so they pulled it from the auction. The 450 is just an intermediate step and I should profit by building it myself.
@@2020HotShotTruckingLLC Split SB comes in handy weekly here, but if you’re by yourself and your truck isn’t moving, even the guys sleeping in the back seat log that SB time to manage their split clock. Just as long as their truck isn’t moving, you’re not required to make it 100% legal. I’ve seen some incredibly sketchy shit in my short few years, but if those trucks are still moving with sleepers made from plywood, I don’t think you’ll have issues. And sorry your missed out on the Volvo.
Dam bro crazy set up but dammit you could’ve bought a 389 Peterbilt of the show room floor lol but its a true work of art But damn tho has to be a $130,000 +\- set up correct me if I’m wrong
@@jackhoff1002 You can get a "real truck" for less than his Ram set up. Probably a lot less if you buy used. But you have to consider that he might not want one.
We sold this truck 2.5 years ago. There’s around 15-20 identical 3500-5500s now around the country. Could have been our old 1 as the current owner I believe lives in CA.
Not trying to put the knock on your truck. It's definitely a beautiful vehicle. No doubt the envy of your friends and others in your business. My problem after putting countless hours and dollars into a truck (or three) like yours is that while they are definitely "a beast" when they are new, they wear out quickly. Right around 150k - 175k miles, the problems begin and it only gets more expensive as the miles go higher. That's why this time around, I decided to get something a little more stout. I bought a used Volvo VNL-430 2 axle with a 63" sleeper. It has a 16 litre Cummins ISX which has been on it's minimum horsepower setting since it was new. It has a brand new Fuller 10spd in it and with the hotshot loads I pull with it, the truck doesn't work hard at all. It has 2-125 gallon tanks on it.. I have dropped some cash in it to install some of the creature comforts we both apparently use like an am/fm/cd/DVD stereo, 10k aux generator, aux air conditioner/heater, 32"tv in the sleeper and other odds and ends. I'm thinking about a satellite dish in the near future. Oh yeah, I'm averaging 6 to 10 mpg and total cash outlay for this truck including the purchase price, all repairs and mods is right around $24k. It's a great truck and at 864,000 miles, it still runs like a beast. Anyway, I just thought I would throw that out there. Have fun man and the best of luck in your business.
Im not try to spread hate or be negative. Its a dream set up. But it seems like a good way to go bankrupt seeing how you havent been in the game for real long. All i can say is you better keep those wheels turning. Best of luck and be safe.
What options you include will drive up the price and I'm sure the frame work wasn't cheap ... FYI the Ford 550 comes in 205 wb and no frame mods needed
Sexy truck. I have the Pearl White in a 21 3500 Ram. Why would a driver or company go with a 5500 that has a tow rating of 34,120 instead of a 3500 with a tow rating of 37,100? I have been thinking of moving to a 5500 but it has a 3K lbs less tow rating.
Jason, fantastic truck. Only question I have is, you could have gone with a diesel driven generator. Instead of having to build/install a separate gasoline tank, you could have made your aux diesel tank that much bigger. Why did you go with a gasoline driven generator which requires a separate fuel tank? Kubota and Yanmar make diesel generators in that size.
Just 'LIMITED' not 'limited edition' haha. There should be a Mr Lassiter counter in the video. Jokes aside beautiful truck brother. Incredibly well done. One of nicest light duty hotshot rigs I've ever seen
Aloha Jason. Bless you and you're family while u on the road bradda' . Mahalo Nui Loa (thank you many much) for all this knowledge and share of many of you're videos. 🤙🏾🤙🏽🤙🏾
I have a question: Why the gasoline RV generator? Don't those generators also come in diesel; that way you are not having to carry two separate fuels? I am not trying to monday-morning quarterback you; just curious. There obviously is a good reason.
Sweet ride man...stumbled across your video by accident and crazy to me to see Boynton Beach on the door....I live and work in Lake Worth/Lantana lol...
"lets start this Baby up and see what happens" - Diesel humming smoothly, Hmm Sweet! {ps. thinking of the 2020 GMC Denali} but This is a Sikk truck man, Congratz!!
I've always wanted to do hot shot trucking, I do like driving I think the most I've gone was 1,200 miles in a single day, but that's pretty illegal if you're running commercially lol. Right now I'm in my 1st year apprenticeship as a Union Carpenter which is cool and all, 90/10 insurance plan, pension, sick pay, vacation, the works. Decent pay too. But in the construction world it's not uncommon to be laid off for a month or 2 until another job starts and I always thought that'd be cool to do some light duty shot shot trucking, maybe just some local type stuff within the state or no more than 10-15 hours away when I'm laid off or on the weekends to make some extra money. The only thing I'm not sure / confident about is securing loads and how to tie them down and everything like that, but I guess a CDL class would probably go over all of that. I don't even know if it's 'feasible' to do hot shot trucking every once and awhile here and there as a 'side' job but I don't see why it wouldn't be, if I'm available then I'm available shouldn't really matter, should it?
If you’re leased on under someone else, it’s a little more doable, but if you’re under your own authority, the insurance and other monthly costs make it a full time gig
@@DreamInspired Yeah that's kind of what I figured. Maybe it'd be doable to just pull around larger campers and fifth wheelers for dealerships or manufactures or something that sounds pretty low overhead and easy. Then I don't have to buy a trailer, and if I leased under someone else they don't have to buy / lease a trailer for me. I'd just have to talk to a couple companies to see what they say, maybe it's not even doable I don't know I just think it would be fun.
I'm on the one ton truck category, you spend almost 20 extra grand on the sleeper, but you'll be able to recoup your money with the lesser amount spent on fuel and operating cost. Add to that, the advantage of having a sweet ride once you drop the trailer. To go to fish and hunt or overland, Priceless!! I have a Ford F350 wish I can make it like this guy had it done
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Great video man it was awesome hanging with ya. Maybe we’ll meet up another time down the road.
Going to give you a call soon brother. We have much to discuss 👍🏻✊🏻 Thanks for all your help!
Dream Inspired Anytime man. Looking forward to it.
Anthony Taylor Hey Anthony. Can you email me your number? Looking to set up a time for a call today! ImperialHaulers@outlook.com
Anthony Taylor trying to reach out regarding what we were talking about. Send me your number in email or on social media. Look forward to talking more. Thanks man
Trucker talk.
Semper Fi brother i see that you were in the Marine Corp. I'm a Sergeant First Class in the Virginia Army National Guard. I have Three tours to Iraq under my belt and currently going back to Iraq for the fourth time and i want to start Hotshot Trucking when i come back from Iraq. Seeing your rig makes me want to get a setup something like you have but i have two dogs and my wife i would like to drive around the country with. I have a big family of nieces and nephews that would probably love to ride with me to see the United States. Love your truck!!!!
Did you make it? How’s the business going?
@@CharlieO77 I made it home safely and moved to Texas. I haven't started my business yet but i still plan to drive for myself. You know how life gets in the way sometimes and i'm expecting my first child in the next couple of months. I will keep you posted how things are going
@@SupaSargeakaQ congrats on your first child. That’s goo to hear you made it safe. Don’t lose your north bro keep up the grind hopefully you’ll be doing that soon.
@@CharlieO77 appreciate the positive words
6.7 longbed here, with a 55 gallon fuel tank that saves TONS of space and time hauling
A 40ft dry toy hauler, i10, i40, AZ to CA.
I go hungry before the truck does, and highly recommend it. My flatbed has space underneath above the driveline for 4 golf cart batteries wired up to alternator (12v dashboard mini solar/cig outlet) with ONE WAY Charge, 80amp breaker to solar batteries.
Im welding up a modular Insulated sleeper box and using the trucks AC/Heat through the open windows so I don't need a separate generator someone could steal.
The back half of the truck is all 21' max inside bed height for spare trailer tires and parts.
Rear airbags makes the difference in stability in these trucks. Death wobble happens under no load.
LOVE THESE BEASTS!!!
So I used to run hotshot and I loved every minute of it. I have also ran a lot of class 8 big rigs flat bed, side dump, and car hauler. This setup is sick and there was a day I'd give anything for a similar setup. If I were ever to get back into hot shot again I'd go over and get a single axle tractor out of Cali with a Detroit. They can match mpg of a loaded pick up with way more power under the hood. Full air ride axles cab and driver seat. Add all the cost of all the accessories and price of the new pickup truck and that price is pretty steep. Especially when you figure how soon you will need to replace the truck. Class 8 truck will go 1 million pulling 80k easy. Would go way longer pulling light hot shot loads. Just my 2 cents.
Exactly, I agree with the single axle trucks, these smaller trucks west out way too quick. I had a brand new Ford and it didn’t last 3 years
I was going to go the with the Ram 5500 but you have me thinking now.
Take a drink every time Mr. Lassiter is able to do something.
Retired after 45 Years a couple years ago and my first impression was overkill and this is unnecessary for the demand. Then I thought TWICE and realized this is smart ... VERY SMART ! Why didn’t I do it this way.
You young bucks are living the Dream I should have lived. Kudos to the Roadmaster Lassiter. He did this one right and the same to you. Love your attitude about a great tradition of thinking on your feet. Smooth lanes to ya.
My hat is off to anyone who puts in time and builds something for retirement! Thanks for the support Mr. Bennett
Not gonna lie, that’s the best set up I’ve seen for hot shot. God bless you and your family while you are out on the road.
Much appreciated sir! I’ve seen quite a few really cool custom set ups. Some other guys are more creative than me. You be safe as well! 😎
No..... I'm afraid this is NOT the "Ultimate Hotshot Sleeper"..... This is the total ULTIMATE HOTSHOT RIG!!!!..... As I'm not too much of a fan of Ram, this is quite impressive!!!..... You are the definition of a HUSTLER!!! Way to go man! You're making some DAMN great money, NICE job!! I'm highly impressed with you and your level of GRIND!!! Stay safe out there!
He sold it long ago and is in a big Volvo.
Been driving big rigs for 16 years and hotshot for almost 2 years in a stock 2018 3500 4x4. I've been trying to get my current company to switch from the 3500 to at least the 4500 with the air ride gooseneck also hydraulic dovetail. 3 months into driving hotshot I bought a ford f350 king ranch which ended up getting stolen 3 hours after I bought it. 3-18-2018 Been trying to recover from that ever since. I'm currently still deciding to go back to driving big rigs. I really like this setup. This would be perfect for me. I also do game/software development when I'm on my breaks. Behind me, I have a mini frig hooked up to a 750-watt power inverter and a mattress going from the back seat to the front passenger seat. Then can't forget my co-driver. My 9-year old brindle pitbull. Great video!
Big rigs are cool because of all the added space and comfortable. I’ve got a Volvo 780 right now and this thing is a castle compared to my 3500. The hotshot sleepers are on a different level tho. I’ve got a friend on Instagram who found a 2017 4500 with the sleeper with 95k miles on it for $30k. Another guy found a 2015 4500 with the sleeper and 185k miles for $20k. Both guys bought the trucks, put some cash into the engine and suspension, and now sleep extremely comfortably with low payments on their trucks. If you’re looking to go the RoadMaster sleeper route, that might be a good start for yourself.
My favorite was when you said the reason why you work and do everything you do is for your family. That’s awesome and way to go on your success! I hope you and your family continue to be successful and have all the things the good lord has prepared for y’all!
That A/C is ridiculously big for that setup. That generator could power my house. You definitely don’t do things small. 😃 great video! Beautiful truck!
I'm intrigued...who is this mysterious Mr. Lasider?
were you not listening? He's the dude who runs the roadmastertruck.com website!!!
He is the owner, I think, of Roadmaster Truck.
That guy make a sleeper!
Is he a sales man, ?
I know this video is 2 years old but I still want to get my opinion on this. As someone who has been driving trucks before I was 18 this is absolutely a sweet setup. Back in the '80s I went and got a class A license. That's why way before CDL licenses. The laws back then was so goofy that I was allowed to have a class A license but since I was not 18 I could not drive out of state. When I was older I would drive locally all week long and on Friday nights I would switch out my day cab for a sleeper. I have to say some of the best sleep in my life was in the sleeper on the truck I drove on Friday nights. Now that I'm retired I am going to seriously look in to getting something like this. I like to travel I just don't like having to check in someplace every night just to sleep. Anyone who has driven a sleeper cab tractor we'll all say about the same thing.
Who were you saying and I'm not even sure if it would be an issue is the fact of sleeping with a generator running and not a truck. Whenever I would stop for the night it didn't matter winter or summer my truck would not be turned off unless I was inside the truck stop getting something to eat or taking a shower. So I'm not sure if it wasn't the vibrations from the big diesel in front that made it so comfortable to sleep at night.
I most definitely hit the like button on this and I hit the subscribe button. Anybody who provided this great information deserve from loving. As soon as I hit the post button on this I'm telling over to the website to see what I have to do to get started to buy one of these. Again thanks for the great information and video
Nice someone on UA-cam that actually keeps his truck clean
😂 can’t help it... Marine Corps taught me well lol
What a ride! I don't need a 5500, but I definitely want one. The only thing your truck is missing is a Kelderman air suspension and a Pacbrake Loadleash brake.
They come with a jake brake.full or auto.
Dude you went all out on your setup, love the air ride fifthwheel
Hey Jason, I'm Glad I found your channel and read your website. Wow! I'm not a vet, but I have an almost parallel life story. Looking forward to working with you sometime next year. Till then safe travels. Cheers.
Been loving roadmaster conversions for years, soon 4 ft will be added to my truck for this.
I'm still stuck on 400 amps worth of alternators. Mind blowing. My rigs with 100 plus lights 5000 watt inverter running a form fridge freezer combo 32 inch flat screen DVD surround sound plus all the other small things all powered by 3 battery and 180 amp alt
Wow. You’re putting your system to work. The ambulance package of course has the 440 amp set up to run all the lights and everything else an ambulance or emergency vehicle would need. I’m barely scratching the surface on what this thing can do!
Wow. You’re putting your system to work. The ambulance package of course has the 440 amp set up to run all the lights and everything else an ambulance or emergency vehicle would need. I’m barely scratching the surface on what this thing can do!
Captain OFFRAMP if you knew what I actually got it for, you’d see why he wasn’t doing much laughing. 🤣🤣🤣
This just shows me ANYTHING GOOD is possible, you actually made a way for the family in the Hot-Shot with no excuse. Wow 😯
Your well respected & the definition of a real-solid family man! (I 💯% Respect You for this One man)
#MOTIVATION! & #DEDICATION!
Mr. Walker, thank you for your support man! It’s greatly appreciated and I definitely needed that motivation this morning! ✊🏻✊🏻
@dream inspired
Any time Brother ! 🙏🏾✊🏾😊🎉
The way the truck is setup all the 5th wheel weight is on the rear tires. Yes the motor weight is on front but you are not able to bring the hitch closer to the front to transfer some trailer weight to the front wheels possibly limiting your weight capacity. This might not be an issue for loads you carry
Good thing I’m running light weight loads. On heavier loads, I move back 1 ft for every thousand lbs
It's very exciting to see how you've come along from episode 2 and 3, to now. It's inspiring how you make videos now, very awesome to see that development! Keep on keepin' on, Brother!
Best rig I have seen for Hotshot. Bad to the bone!
Thanks bro!
I feel like an actual 18 wheeler would have cost less and done the things you wanted better
Both new? No way. My buddy just build a ramp 18 wheeler to haul equipment for $250k. No sleeper or anything extra. Cant compare old VS new, if you compare new VS new and in the same power the prices are different both on purchase and maintenance.
NHK EXPRESS He has got $110k in that truck. You can get a nice Freightliner for that much!
@@turbomustang8417 I build my elog exempt F450 hotshot truck for $20k, with rebuilt 6 speed 1 year warranty and warranty on motor, upgraded turbo with tuner. My 9 car hauler also elog exempt with the trailer cost me $30k after taking care of all the small issues, running all new 12v wiring and new LED lights all around. No need to spend $110k but if you got it and want to and it fulfill your needs why not, also less taxes if you are doing your taxes correctly.
The is because this got everything on his truck.The truck got to much weight on top of it.I have one Dodge Ram 2015 Max tow package and a 48 foot trailer and sleep.I spent 97.000 total.I got my sleep with road master too
You would double or triple Maintnance/fuel. The only issue I have is what you would be left with Weight.
The block heaters work great! I have a 16 ram 4500 and live in Minnesota. My truck fired right up after sitting outside in -20+ when plugged in
Wow that’s pretty awesome. I turned my 3500 off for a bit in -16 and it took a few seconds to crank over. I’m sure that block heater would have helped a ton
@@DreamInspired With the generator, you have the power for the block heater anywhere you are.
It’s a cool setup, but I still prefer my Frieghtliner.
Just buy a Freightliner with an APU and your set. Don’t want to rock a class 8 vehicle? Just take one rear axle off of the truck. Full size fridge/ microwave/bed/ closets/43” tv/ etc. and be able to stand up. Get a million more miles outta the truck.
I hear that man! That wasn’t the point in this build tho. I’ll be picking up my semi soon... don’t let the cat out of the bag yet tho lol
Captain OFFRAMP you’re a little low on your quote there big guy. Like I said in multiple videos already, this build wasn’t about hotshot trucking. When you’ve got the capital, who cares what it costs 🤣🤣 happy 4th
Please don’t take it the wrong way. You clearly have a passion to drive & are out there making it happen. I’m not throwing shade, just want to see you to continue to grow. Keep up the solid work ethic.
@@DreamInspired a first time viewer wouldn't know that... I see hotshot trucking in the goddamn title lol
What would that get for fuel?
Super nice rig. I been looking for a 5500 for awhile, run a 2014 mega cab. Sleep in it all the time and run 1000 miles a day sometimes. Haul heavy loads also. Cross the scales the other day at Pilot 47,600 standing out of truck and low on fuel. Outlaw Trucking from Texas run all over the US and try to go around Tennessee always open. Never stop at a weight station in my life. DOT Say What.
So you run 13,600 pounds overweight and have never been scaled ever? Consider yourself extremely lucky. Just be ready for that day when you hit the portable scales (which can be set up almost anywhere) or when one of those white highway patrol cars sees you looking a little heavy and decides to break out the drive-ons. I hope you save your money man cause you're heading for the biggest ass reaming you've ever heard of.
Dodge really stepped their game up. I've been diehard Chevy for life, but Dodge is the best thing going these days. Cummins is hard to beat as well, Nice Hauler
RAM
Devil dog!! Excellent vid. I noticed you read Creature from Jekyll Island....nice! IFKYK ;-)
So much hating here. Come on its a super nice truck. I wish I had one like that, but I can’t afford it. Its his money and thats where he decided it to invest it. Great job man. 👍🏽
💯💯💯 agreed.. that's what I thought!! I'm like geez, this mans driving it why do they care what this man drives!! #StayBlessed
Dallas Long Amen brother.
That is a beautiful ride
N Gzz I agree, it’s his money and if it’s making him money than why not just leave the guy alone. Everybody’s got their personal like to doing something.
Its a public forum your bound to get positive and negative comments
Found this vid while scrolling. Love the truck. Just beautiful.
Nobody:
Jason: “ phenomenal”
Every time 👍🏻🤣✊🏻
Dude this is one bad ass truck!!!! First time I’ve seen a video of yours. New sub. I know this is 2 years old, but I still enjoyed it
I actually enjoyed this video, you're great at explaining things without saying "um" all the time, plus who doesn't love this rig?! Subbed!
I struggle with it a bit. Most videos take at least 2 takes lol. Thanks for the support tho man! 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Dream Inspired hell yeah man, keep on keeping on🤙🏼
I love this truck. Something I would never be able to afford, but you are definitely living the dream for a hot shot driver!
Never say never. I was homeless with my license revoked a few years back! You can do anything
Dream Inspired I work on my parents diary farm and I make ZERO ANRJFJDJD LOVE THE CHANNEL!
All right guys I am rockin" the truck but I would rather be rockin' with the band. Cool, Rocking, Great.
One awesome video. What a great truck set up. Would love to see the trailer you purchased and what you added to it. If you have a video like that please send me the link.
One awesome JOB !!! 👍
@@dpistone10 ua-cam.com/video/bja7MN7PIzc/v-deo.htmlsi=XavA6cqXKb0UheRT
I love the color! My 18 3500 is the same color. Awesome build! Lots of mile and lots of smiles! Good luck and I hope to meet you on the road some day!
That truck is awesome. The inside looks like a spaceship.
Take a drink every time he says Mrs lassader you will be hammerd
Mr. Lassader, he basically told you what you needed. Sounds like a bankectomy. I have a good friend that drove hotshot for over 25 years and had a basic set up compared to this and he ran 48 states. He makes a good living, everything is paid for.
sleeper info at 16:00 minute mark!
Cab Chassis, I do think it's funny to hear it called Cab Chassis when the term is Chassis Cab, That said. You have an epic truck brother and you ARE an inspiration to the rest of us. Be safe on the road out there brother. The reason they are called Chassis Cab is because it's just a chassis with a cab on it. Not a cab with a chassis on it.
If I got a dime for every time you said "hey guys" and a nickel for "guy" I'd be able to buy 2 of those trucks ... Just saying.. lol
Robert B or a nickel for “limited edition”
That's a phenomenal observation
And "Alright guys"
“Mr Lastner”
Very interesting and nice truck. At some point you might want to add air ride in the back, I don't mean airbags as a helper, I mean to replace the suspension with airbags, rather like you have in the big trucks
Close to $10k upgrade... Thought about it, but honestly it rides really good. Especially when the tanks are full
This is one of the coolest trucks I’ve ever seen! It’s beautiful!
This is the only way to hotshot, I’ve seen a bunch of ghetto stuff and I just can’t stomach it, this is definitely the best I’ve seen..
Very very nice set up! I'm about to get into car hauling hot shots & the guy I'll be driving for has a '18 dodge kinda like yours. I've drove OTR for bout 15 years & this will definitely be different.. I've kinda gotten tired of big trucks etc. Anyways, your truck is a 💯 beauty... #StayBlessed
Rocking, rocking, limited, limited.
After days of videos on hot shot trucking, this is by far the best rig I’ve seen. You did this right. What does this entire unit cost? All of it, trailer tools everything. You did this smart bro 😎
I would of did it differently if just work, because those reae seats aren't needed for that, space is better used.
That’s pretty dope. We have quite a few 4500 and 5500 that we do various things to, flat beds, custom etc. our cab and chassis 5th wheel package is becoming requested a lot more
Do you have a website
New sub, UA-cam truckers with semi's wore me out with the drama and void content. I like how positive you are and a "phenomenal" Hustler 🤣💪🏾🙏🏾
no drama on my channel only real daily driving stats for real life on the job in 360 view just click my icon :)
Good morning Mr. Jeson excuse my English. I congratulate him on the advice from him. I would like to know where I can buy a RAM like the one that appears in your videos with that type of bedroom. I need to know to do HotShot… ..
Most impressive hotshot setup I’ve seen. Big ups driver 💯
@dave ortwine what the ! does that mean?
Kool .. first time seeing this .did you add air ride to your rear suspension. Or just running the air ride fifth wheel
@@WINCHELLLOCKLEAR thanks for the support! No we didn’t go with air for suspension. With the 5th wheel already set, it seemed like wasted money at the time to change the springs especially on a brand new truck. Maybe 150k+ miles down the road, that would be a different story.
Saw you in Sioux Falls at the Rhino Truck wash on Saturday morning June 29th (never going to that truck wash again lol) didn't know that you had a youtube channel. Very nice set up!
I’ll agree there man, last time I go to the insane place. Waste of time and money!
Love your video and the truck.
MAINLY LOVE THE WAY YOU PUT YOUR FAMILY 1st...
Take good care and drive safe. God bless you!!! 🙏🙏🙏
Out of curiosity why didn't you buy a class 8 truck? What are the pro and con of having a hot shot vs a big truck
The winning factor in my decision was safety. I ultimately chose to keep the hotshot to have freedom to take my family with me in the road. Putting a rear facing child seat in a semi, with the right configuration isn’t illegal, but I done feel the most safe with that
Adaptive cruise control, pretty excited about that, had it in a 2009 LEXUS RX350 Sports Luxury, so not new technology
Very nice set-up. 😎
Should I put this on my lease? 😭🤦🏼♂️
😳😏👍🏻
I think you should pull the back seats out
Tow Piglet When you bring the lease back, put some truck nuts on it. If they say something, act like you you don't know what it is and that you heard the new Dodges had all kinds of new features and you thought it was some kind of factory hitch equalizer or something
@@DreamInspired
Hit me up when you get the chance.
jrcassey@gmail.com
Dude the only thing missing was a bucket of chilled Beau du Jolis (from Illinois not France) and Barrie White. Mac Daddy!!
Ultimate tow rig 100%
with an ultimate price tag....
PokerMan ha ha you ain’t lying
I believe I seen you yesterday heading south on I-29. Great looking truck had to look twice ha
That was me! 👍🏻👍🏻
That truck is BEAUTIFUL!!!
I took it up on myself to name your rig “The Imperial Warrior”. This is great. 🤙🏻. Safe travels
Well idk if this is you or not it's currently 5:38 in Sidney Nebraska. The only difference is the decals on the sleeper aren't there anymore. Won't let me post a picture but I did get one
My truck was the template flag bearer for the sleepers after I put this out. Definitely not me since I’m at the airport in Chicago flying home right now… But could very well be my truck. Sold it a while back. I see the look alikes all the time and it’s a proud feeling to see em all out there. Be safe bro! 🤙🏻
@Dream Inspired thanks man. Beautiful truck. Did you get another one and are you still hotshotting.
@@MrCjhsc2 moved up to a semi. Been in the semi for a few years. Prefer it man. You running hotshot?
@Dream Inspired I was but my dispatch was a disappointment. I'm non cdl with a 2011 f250 6.7 had a 30ft with mega ramps. Now I'm with Indiana transport til I can find a good dispatch and own my own 40ft gn with mega ramps
@@MrCjhsc2 sorry about the dispatch. Finding good and experienced dispatchers is tough. Even hard with marketers making “training programs” teaching people to dispatch and they ultimately fail their drivers because they lack to tough skin this industry requires. I dispatched for a while. Made good money but it started to become a headache with some dispatchers taking less on a load to score the load instead of pushing for the real rate. I preferred the do it yourself mindset.
im digging the dually w /sleeper...
Great Video so h i have to ask are you still running the same truck and hotshot 'n and how has everything held up over the past 3 years...from Texas
Sold the truck after a month. 2nd owner said CP4 went out around 25k miles then again around 75k. He sold it after the repair. 3rd owner still running it last time I heard a few months ago
So, when are you pulling the passenger side seats to make a hallway to the BANG SHED you just had installed?
Joke aside, if it's legal to do so I'd do it for more sleeper accessibility as well as convert the rear drivers seat into a shelf for cookware.
For reference, I live in a 2017 freightliner cascadia raised roof shorty sleeper. Bottom bunk is kitchen/armchair/shelving and the top bunk is where I sleep. Walmart toaster oven for pizza and homemade bread, microwave oven, electric burner, thermoelectric fridge, and a coffeepot. I don't spend money at truckstops because I can cook anything I want so long as it doesn't need to taste good...I'm a horrible cook...
It’s always the shortest guys with the over the top rigs.
Ouch man... I’m 6’. I think that’s the first time I’ve ever been called short.👀
Incredible rig for sure. Why did you not get diesel rv generator? Then not need to get separate fuel. If I can ask what did rig run$?
Why didn't you get a diesel generator? And is a mega cab available in the ram 5500.
The mega cab part is a good question. I don’t know that 1. And gas over diesel because we had gas available in the shop, the diesel would have taken 2 weeks to get there and would have cost a ton extra while the gas we got at a discount
sweat install for sure. Love that Ram!!!
Where did you find the dash mat? All the companies I see only show models for 2500/3500...I'm guess they're compatible but would prefer to not gamble!
The dash in the 2500/3500 is the exact same dash. This 1 was actually from my 2018 3500 but it’s from coverking.com
Ever thought about going with a Freightliner M2-112 (or the lighter duty M2-106) crew cab and installing a double bunk sleeper? That would give you a nice flat floor making it easier to go from the driver seat to the sleeper. And have enough room for the family. Could get one with the single rear drive axle. You can get them with four wheel drive though I believe that would be an upfitter option. You can opt for the Cummins if that is what you prefer. But I would back it with the Eaton Fuller 13-speed manual if they will still give that option.
That M2 was always my first choice. Unfortunately for what I was looking for, it was a bit out of my price range.
I just bought a single cab F450 with a blown engine and I'm working on setting it up to replace my F350 hot shot rig. Is your sleeper setup (with the rear truck seats installed) FMCSA compliant? Can you legally log sleeper berth with it? I didn't see any restraint system in place, but my concern is the 36"W X 18"H minimum opening for access into the cab. I'm planning on adding a semi sleeper to the back of the cab. I believe the only way I can achieve that is to run without a passenger seat. Or find one that folds down forward to give the required opening width. My truck is a 84' CA so with a gooseneck trailer I could put a 48" sleeper and still make 90+ degree swings. Of course if I can find a cheap enough semi with a sleeper, I will jump at that and abandon the F450...
Yes and yes. It’s FMCSA compliant and legal to log sleeper berth. The restraint system I don’t know everything on so as far as being in it while a team member drives, that will be a question for Buster at Road Master. I sold my truck a while back and never team drove in it so that 1 isn’t my area to answer. As for an interior sleeper system in your front or back seat, there was 1 company that made a system that removed your door panels, but their system was deemed non compliant. 1 thing and this is most important part, there is nothing saying you can not sleep in your back seat or build your own bed. Restraints are not required as long as your truck is not being driven while someone is in the bed. It’s for a solo driver set up and only that. We all build bed systems in our back seats. I did on my 3500. It’s completely legal as they can not tell you where to sleep. It is completely illegal however to log “sleeper” without a compliant sleeper. Log off duty only. Best bet in my opinion, search Coffin Sleeper For Sale on Google and you’ll plenty of stuff you can modify and fit on your truck. That would be my way if I ever go back to hotshot.
@@DreamInspired I'm working on building a regular cab F450 and plan on installing a semi sleeper. It has to meet ALL the requirements including the restraint system so you can legally log sleeper time. For now, I cannot be out on the road overnight since I take care of my 86 year old Mom but I expect that will be ending soon as it appears that she is losing the ability to eat. I'm just trying to figure out what I need for this project. I'm thinking the front passenger seat will be blocking part of the required 36"W X 18"H opening. I think that if the front seat was removed or if it will fold forward like you would have with a supercab truck then the required space would be there.
@@2020HotShotTruckingLLC you only need restraints and everything if you are planning to sleep in it while the truck is in motion. If the truck is not in motion, if you are not team driving, the. You don’t need to make it a 100% legal sleeper. I have a 2016 Volvo 780 seen in episode 95 on my channel and when I am solo on the road, I log off duty time, not sleeper berth time. I have a team driver now and when he is driving and I’m sleeping, that’s the only time I log SB. You don’t need to log SB to be able to sleep over night especially when you are driving solo. If you want to make it 100% legal, that’s cool but its a lot of extra work if you’re driving solo.
Yeah you can remove the pass seat if you want. It definitely makes it easier to get in and out of the sleeper, but I don’t know anyone who does it for legality… It’s more just convenience. Road master leaves in the passenger seat when they build these. Check out Episode 52 to see a 4500 with the install
@@DreamInspired I'll only be driving solo, but with a bunch of big dogs. But there are times when I think the split SB would come in handy and that's all I would want to log SB for. Actually, there was a Volvo parked next to the 450 at the auction and that is what I wanted. Unfortunately the bank selling it couldn't find the title so they pulled it from the auction. The 450 is just an intermediate step and I should profit by building it myself.
@@2020HotShotTruckingLLC Split SB comes in handy weekly here, but if you’re by yourself and your truck isn’t moving, even the guys sleeping in the back seat log that SB time to manage their split clock. Just as long as their truck isn’t moving, you’re not required to make it 100% legal. I’ve seen some incredibly sketchy shit in my short few years, but if those trucks are still moving with sleepers made from plywood, I don’t think you’ll have issues. And sorry your missed out on the Volvo.
Really good video bro
I’d love to hear some ins and outs of hot shotting .
Love your set up Devil Dog. Semper Fi and safe travels. I might see you out there. I'm running a 26ft box truck with sleeper conversion attachment.
Dam bro crazy set up but dammit you could’ve bought a 389 Peterbilt of the show room floor lol but its a true work of art But damn tho has to be a $130,000 +\- set up correct me if I’m wrong
You’re a little high there... but you’ve got the right idea.
these hot shot hacks can’t afford a real truck because they’re hauling shit freight that the big boys won’t touch
@@jackhoff1002 You can get a "real truck" for less than his Ram set up. Probably a lot less if you buy used.
But you have to consider that he might not want one.
And a year later that hundred-thousand-dollar truck is now shot
Jack Hoff 😂😂😂 I always say “class 8 takes the cake 🎂” 💪🏼👍🏼👍🏼😂 I’m a dry bulk owner op myself
So I think I just passed you coming through north Idaho with no trailer. If it was not you this guy had the exact same set you have.
We sold this truck 2.5 years ago. There’s around 15-20 identical 3500-5500s now around the country. Could have been our old 1 as the current owner I believe lives in CA.
Can't see the need for dual alternators plus a generator. Seems a diesel gen and one extra fuel tank would have also made more sense.
I agree on that too
Not trying to put the knock on your truck. It's definitely a beautiful vehicle. No doubt the envy of your friends and others in your business. My problem after putting countless hours and dollars into a truck (or three) like yours is that while they are definitely "a beast" when they are new, they wear out quickly. Right around 150k - 175k miles, the problems begin and it only gets more expensive as the miles go higher. That's why this time around, I decided to get something a little more stout. I bought a used Volvo VNL-430 2 axle with a 63" sleeper. It has a 16 litre Cummins ISX which has been on it's minimum horsepower setting since it was new. It has a brand new Fuller 10spd in it and with the hotshot loads I pull with it, the truck doesn't work hard at all. It has 2-125 gallon tanks on it.. I have dropped some cash in it to install some of the creature comforts we both apparently use like an am/fm/cd/DVD stereo, 10k aux generator, aux air conditioner/heater, 32"tv in the sleeper and other odds and ends. I'm thinking about a satellite dish in the near future. Oh yeah, I'm averaging 6 to 10 mpg and total cash outlay for this truck including the purchase price, all repairs and mods is right around $24k. It's a great truck and at 864,000 miles, it still runs like a beast. Anyway, I just thought I would throw that out there. Have fun man and the best of luck in your business.
Im not try to spread hate or be negative. Its a dream set up. But it seems like a good way to go bankrupt seeing how you havent been in the game for real long. All i can say is you better keep those wheels turning. Best of luck and be safe.
Someone without funding could definitely lose out big time... Thankfully that isn’t me. Bigger moves on the horizon!
no kidding. best setup i've seen. if i had this truck setup, i would never need to go home....lol
Eh, I do miss my daughter. Can’t wait to see her when I get home lol
Great looking setup how much was it to get it all completed
Too much duh!
ive checked into these .. base model around 10K .. and if you add all of the whistles and bells ... 20k ... installed of course
Not even close 😂
What options you include will drive up the price and I'm sure the frame work wasn't cheap ... FYI the Ford 550 comes in 205 wb and no frame mods needed
I don’t discuss numbers. Contact Buster at RoadMasterTruck.com for a quote.
Sexy truck. I have the Pearl White in a 21 3500 Ram. Why would a driver or company go with a 5500 that has a tow rating of 34,120 instead of a 3500 with a tow rating of 37,100? I have been thinking of moving to a 5500 but it has a 3K lbs less tow rating.
How much did the whole truck setup cost?
Jason, fantastic truck. Only question I have is, you could have gone with a diesel driven generator. Instead of having to build/install a separate gasoline tank, you could have made your aux diesel tank that much bigger. Why did you go with a gasoline driven generator which requires a separate fuel tank? Kubota and Yanmar make diesel generators in that size.
Sucks that the chassis doesnt have a laramie longhorn package bc that interior is wayyyyyy better than the limited
Just 'LIMITED' not 'limited edition' haha. There should be a Mr Lassiter counter in the video. Jokes aside beautiful truck brother. Incredibly well done. One of nicest light duty hotshot rigs I've ever seen
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Aloha Jason. Bless you and you're family while u on the road bradda' . Mahalo Nui Loa (thank you many much) for all this knowledge and share of many of you're videos. 🤙🏾🤙🏽🤙🏾
I love this! Thanks brother! 🤙🏻
I have a question: Why the gasoline RV generator? Don't those generators also come in diesel; that way you are not having to carry two separate fuels? I am not trying to monday-morning quarterback you; just curious. There obviously is a good reason.
The gas generator was already on hand in the shop, they do come diesel but they also cost a bit more.
Isnt that pretty much the same as the international harvester IH?
sweet set up! my big pet peeve is trying to get dressed. Have you thought about getting rid of the back seats?
can you please tell me were you got that extra gasoline tank ?
RDS you can find them on amazon
Dream Inspired thanks appreciate it
Sweet ride man...stumbled across your video by accident and crazy to me to see Boynton Beach on the door....I live and work in Lake Worth/Lantana lol...
"lets start this Baby up and see what happens" - Diesel humming smoothly, Hmm Sweet! {ps. thinking of the 2020 GMC Denali} but This is a Sikk truck man, Congratz!!
Get a ford
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Get real MaseritiLife, that Ram vs. 2020 plastic Denali with the gauge cluster and interior from a Chevy Sonic - not a chance.
@@kimojon9665 Is your head up your ass for the warmth or what? Plastic GMC? Not. GM1
GMC all the way
I've always wanted to do hot shot trucking, I do like driving I think the most I've gone was 1,200 miles in a single day, but that's pretty illegal if you're running commercially lol. Right now I'm in my 1st year apprenticeship as a Union Carpenter which is cool and all, 90/10 insurance plan, pension, sick pay, vacation, the works. Decent pay too. But in the construction world it's not uncommon to be laid off for a month or 2 until another job starts and I always thought that'd be cool to do some light duty shot shot trucking, maybe just some local type stuff within the state or no more than 10-15 hours away when I'm laid off or on the weekends to make some extra money. The only thing I'm not sure / confident about is securing loads and how to tie them down and everything like that, but I guess a CDL class would probably go over all of that. I don't even know if it's 'feasible' to do hot shot trucking every once and awhile here and there as a 'side' job but I don't see why it wouldn't be, if I'm available then I'm available shouldn't really matter, should it?
If you’re leased on under someone else, it’s a little more doable, but if you’re under your own authority, the insurance and other monthly costs make it a full time gig
@@DreamInspired Yeah that's kind of what I figured. Maybe it'd be doable to just pull around larger campers and fifth wheelers for dealerships or manufactures or something that sounds pretty low overhead and easy. Then I don't have to buy a trailer, and if I leased under someone else they don't have to buy / lease a trailer for me. I'd just have to talk to a couple companies to see what they say, maybe it's not even doable I don't know I just think it would be fun.
For the money, your much better off with a Class 8 truck.
how much did he pay for that truck?
Looks like about $95,000
Close... But no.
I'm on the one ton truck category, you spend almost 20 extra grand on the sleeper, but you'll be able to recoup your money with the lesser amount spent on fuel and operating cost. Add to that, the advantage of having a sweet ride once you drop the trailer. To go to fish and hunt or overland, Priceless!! I have a Ford F350 wish I can make it like this guy had it done
for less he could get a class 8 with under 250k miles