I love this channel he gives all the little details, I can tell he really wants to give valuable general information and is not a UA-camr. He is a trucker that happens to do UA-cam!!
Thank you so much for your informative videos. As a new hotshotter and authority owner the advice and lessons learned that you and others in our industry have shared is invaluable. Thank you!!!!
THANK YOU L.M.!! This video was cool, I learned a lot. Helps big time for my continuous research into the Hotshot world. I will be ready to pull the trigger by around April. Very excited and businesses like you give us newbies inspiration to follow our dreams. I appreciate your honesty and to the point videos, long time subscriber. Saludos from Las Vegas, NV!!!
Great video as always bro!! I finally just finished up my 6 month project. Going over the road next week. I hope people interested in their own hotshot business know it can be very expensive getting started. On top of the $60,000 I spent on a new truck and 40’ trailer, I spent another $15,000 on on setting up the company, items needed for the truck and trailer (registrations, taxes, fees, lots of equipment, load boards, ELD, hotspot, iPad, on and on and on), and then $11,000 for my insurance ( I’ve had a clean CDL since 1997). This is kind of a hobby/retirement plan for me, but it can get expensive quick. People also need to have low personal bills (my children are grown and all my house bills are only $1,100 a month), and also know if they like being on the road or not. It’s not for everyone. Just my 2 cents. Thanks as always for taking the time to make these very informative videos! 👍✌️
You nailed it right there. I think people looking into this need to study more into the behind the scenes of this career path more so than the payoffs! 👍
I fuck with your content bro 💪🏾💪🏾 very thorough and helps keep everyone safe. I’m starting hotshot (non cdl for now) and your videos are religion to me right now
Great video, lots of good info here. I75 bridge in Cincinnati opened back up this afternoon. Thanks goodness. Hope you and the family have a great Christmas.
I own my Trucking authority got my f 350 I was following towpiglet but something didn’t seem rite I pulled my DOT AND MC NUMBER OFF HIS SITE IM IN NEED OF A TRAILER I HAVE CASH
Hello, Happy Holidays to you, WOW the bare minimum, that what I ask & say back in 01/1979 when I started my Owner Company. After I got my 1st load on my 40 ft trailer step-deck spread. I did not have enough chains or straps. Then when the Government pulls you over because you did put on enough strap or chain, & my tarp, was flapping in the wind. But occurs, I knew everything then being young, Nobody could tell me nothing, I knew everything. Boy, was I WRONG? Ever Load is different. better to have too much, than to lose the load, because, I did not have enough, tired down. I am still being taught, & a learning experience. 45 + years. Later, O/O of Eagle-Engineer/Deliv/Agriculture, Svc. YOU ARE SAYING & DEMONSTRATING IT RIGHT. Carry on. SEMPER FI CSE 12/25/2020
Great video! Very informative! Can you make a video showing how you secure loads with all this equipment? If you have any tips while doing it... Thanks for all you do.
Jus subscribed to you channel great video appreciate the information looking to get started in March or April do you have places we can look into to get the equipment you described
Mainly because it’s an added expense that doesn’t increase capacity as far as weight goes rather the opposite. I know several that has it though and they are on dedicated accounts hauling foam panels. 4x8
I personally think 32-36 range is perfect for non cdl. 30 would definitely be starting to get short in the world of flatbed. Like I tell everybody though, I generally ran out of weight before I ran out of room on my 40’ at cdl weight. Other than a few good grouped partials I only really used the full 40’ for single or dual containers and even that was rare because of the fuel impact.
It really depends on the neck length of your trailer. The closer you can get to 8’ you can hit the 65’ mark. The longer wheelbase is a much smoother ride and if you have the bed on the truck it gives you a lot more room for storage. IFTA doesn’t regulate that though. Each state’s DOT regs determine the overall length of a truck and trailer combination.
that is what i used when i did deck work. you have to weld j hooks to your trailer to secure the rope but it makes tarping so much faster and you dont have a rats nest of bungies in a box to untangle
Standard length is 12’. I’ve got a set posted in the description that I bought after the ones I had for my flatbed. I’ve had them over 35” tires no issue. 👍
Thank you for your content. It makes it much easier to make informed decisions. Question: Do shipping companies not like to load freight when using a 12' hydraulic lift on a 40' bed?
I'd like to know what and all you bring in the truck with you? How many days clothing,Food,drinks,storage of personal stuff..any particular electronics to have etc... Thanks in advance!
Food and drink and storage is pretty much determined by how long I plan on going out, but space is limited. So even when I was staying out for weeks at a time I would always pack 2 weeks worth of clothing and weeks worth of food and just restock at Walmart as needed. In my eyes if I have to do laundry, I’ve been out too long lol.
You’d definitely be privy to loads specific to step deck and have a lot more space for loads, you’ll be countered by added weight of a step deck. I think it’s a good idea though. That or a 40’ with a deck on neck. It wouldn’t limit you that’s for sure.
I do have a couple of small sections but for the most part if the space allows it I’ll just use 1 chain and grab it with 2 separate binders then secure the slack in between. Turn 1 chain into 2 basically.
I’ve been told that if a trailer has double axles, you must have a CDL. Is this true? I know there are weight restrictions but didn’t think there were restrictions on axles.
Most successful non cdl guys that I know get it done with a 32’ trailer. 25+5 would most likely be your best option. You’ll appreciate the turning ability with it too 👍
Question: if your strap loses or doesnt have a tag anymore, is that a violation? Assume need to toss strap? Thanks! Great information, i have rail need to get 4” ratchets in there if i ever get trailer rolling 🙄😂
Great info like always. I'm a few months away from hitting the ground..Got tired of class 8 truck life. I've been eyeing the hotshot industry for a while. What brand of trailer would you, or anyone else in these comments,most recommend if you had to start with a used trailer?
That’s awesome man. I’d honestly worry less about the brand and look at the features and tire wear on the trailer. The biggest mistake I made was buying a flat deck. Most definitely get one with flip out ramps, full width. Equipment is a hot commodity and it’s just almost impossible to load with pull out ramps.
@@LoadMizer Thanks a million. I'm sure I'll have a few more questions here pretty soon. Stay tuned. I'll be starting to purchase equipment for the trailer soon.
Now u come out with this video after i just bought everything smh lol.... well i feel good now i wasn't far off from what you just said to have, i think im going to put up a video tomorrow of everything i just got its going to be my first video so we'll see how it goes, God bless my friends stay safe out here
Only thing to learn from Toilet Paper is how NOT to run a business.. everyone that knows, knows Toilet Paper is for wiping your Ass and getting covered in shit so...
I love this channel he gives all the little details, I can tell he really wants to give valuable general information and is not a UA-camr. He is a trucker that happens to do UA-cam!!
Gotta keep those priorities straight. Can’t waste anybody’s time including my own lol
We’ll said
Thank you for this information!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽
I like to keep some blocks of wood , some with 45s cut off the end. Hammer and nails. Helps me keep round objects chalked and slippery skids in place
Just watched 3 of your videos!! Great content
Great video!
thx LM great advice
Appreciate your guidance, helped me out a lot. Everyone you ask just throws random junk at you which ends up confusing the heck outta you. Thanks
Thank you so much for your informative videos. As a new hotshotter and authority owner the advice and lessons learned that you and others in our industry have shared is invaluable. Thank you!!!!
Someone needs to start an in-person Hot Shot training course
this is a great idea. If a in person training take place, I'm interested.
Definitely
You did and awesome brake down of equipment
Perfect video for a beginner like me! Thanks!
Just ordered my trailer. Hope to have it by mid April.
Same! What did you go with? I went with an Iron Bull 32'' Straight Deck with 8k Axles.
As always, good info and advice
It was a fantastic video
Been a driver for several years now still appreciate all the tips and help and the general helpful attitude you have keep it up 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
straight up honest and helpful dude. Sub'ed
Super helpful man thanks
Another 'practical' tutorial by Mr Mizer.....👍
Enjoy all your videos man!
Very nicely done!!!
Thanks so much. I am making my list of what I need to haul cars. Thanks so much for your videos!
Yessir!
@@LoadMizer How much do you charge to haul cars? $650.00 per automobile? So five cars x $650.00 per load per trip?
THANK YOU L.M.!! This video was cool, I learned a lot. Helps big time for my continuous research into the Hotshot world. I will be ready to pull the trigger by around April. Very excited and businesses like you give us newbies inspiration to follow our dreams. I appreciate your honesty and to the point videos, long time subscriber. Saludos from Las Vegas, NV!!!
Can’t wait to get on the road. Thanks for the helpful tip.
You nailed it. Perfectly explained and equipment description. Earned a like a sub from a brand new hot shot driver.
Welcome to the channel! 👍
Great video, I would add moving blankets to the list. They really help save the tarps and the item being tarped sometimes.
That’s one item in the list that wasn’t on the video, tried to make it as short as possible lol. Moving blankets are a must in my book 👍
Some of these insulation distributors have cardboard edge protectors that have concrete in them and they're great so be sure to keep some when you can
Great video as always bro!! I finally just finished up my 6 month project. Going over the road next week. I hope people interested in their own hotshot business know it can be very expensive getting started. On top of the $60,000 I spent on a new truck and 40’ trailer, I spent another $15,000 on on setting up the company, items needed for the truck and trailer (registrations, taxes, fees, lots of equipment, load boards, ELD, hotspot, iPad, on and on and on), and then $11,000 for my insurance ( I’ve had a clean CDL since 1997). This is kind of a hobby/retirement plan for me, but it can get expensive quick. People also need to have low personal bills (my children are grown and all my house bills are only $1,100 a month), and also know if they like being on the road or not. It’s not for everyone. Just my 2 cents. Thanks as always for taking the time to make these very informative videos! 👍✌️
You nailed it right there. I think people looking into this need to study more into the behind the scenes of this career path more so than the payoffs! 👍
I fuck with your content bro 💪🏾💪🏾 very thorough and helps keep everyone safe. I’m starting hotshot (non cdl for now) and your videos are religion to me right now
Great Video!!
Great simple explanations.
Thanks Ricky, a great vlog quick and straight to the point ! Great info bud.
Huge help! Thank you!
Waiting for the video for hot shot car hauler!!!👍👍
It’s in the pipe! 👍👍
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
What was the last thing you said was needed after the wheel tie downs
As always, great content with good advice !
Great video, lots of good info here.
I75 bridge in Cincinnati opened back up this afternoon. Thanks goodness.
Hope you and the family have a great Christmas.
A day ahead of schedule! Nice. Merry Christmas to you and yours 👍🎄
I haven't found a trailer yet that a wire hook will fit through the rub rail.
Solid video. Next week going to do intake. looks like I hit over kill on most of my supplies.
Easy to do man, especially if you came from a semi background like I did. I overshot a lot of equipment lol
Better to have more than less.
Perfect 👌 information 👍
Good information thanks
Try Speedbinders, for fast strapping and unstrapping
Any recommendations for dash cams
Where was this video when I was starting out
Thank you
I own my Trucking authority got my f 350 I was following towpiglet but something didn’t seem rite I pulled my DOT AND MC NUMBER OFF HIS SITE IM IN NEED OF A TRAILER I HAVE CASH
Hello, Happy Holidays to you, WOW the bare minimum, that what I ask & say back in 01/1979 when I started my Owner Company. After I got my 1st load on my 40 ft trailer step-deck spread. I did not have enough chains or straps. Then when the Government pulls you over because you did put on enough strap or chain, & my tarp, was flapping in the wind. But occurs, I knew everything then being young, Nobody could tell me nothing, I knew everything. Boy, was I WRONG? Ever Load is different. better to have too much, than to lose the load, because, I did not have enough, tired down. I am still being taught, & a learning experience. 45 + years. Later, O/O of Eagle-Engineer/Deliv/Agriculture, Svc. YOU ARE SAYING & DEMONSTRATING IT RIGHT. Carry on. SEMPER FI CSE 12/25/2020
Great video! Very informative! Can you make a video showing how you secure loads with all this equipment? If you have any tips while doing it... Thanks for all you do.
I have a few videos on securement.
If I have a 24ft trailer hauling 2 cars and decided to get freight loaded will I need all this equipment tarps etc
Jus subscribed to you channel great video appreciate the information looking to get started in March or April do you have places we can look into to get the equipment you described
My bad didnt catch the end was distracted till I went back and finished the whole video lol
And once you get started. You well still be buying stuff.it seems to be never ending.
Take money to make money this might not be for you
I’d Like to find out where he lives in ky. I live there as well
How long for the chains
How long are the chains ⛓🤔
20’
Much needed video! Thank you for making it 👍
How long do you get the chains?
I use 20’
@@LoadMizer all are 20'? No shorter? Just for general usability
Question: I do not see hotshots having a deck over the gooseneck; any reason for that?
Mainly because it’s an added expense that doesn’t increase capacity as far as weight goes rather the opposite. I know several that has it though and they are on dedicated accounts hauling foam panels. 4x8
Thanks, LM!
Thanks man, you too! I’m playing with a few ideas lol.
Yoo do you think a 14gn big Tex 25+5 with mega ramps a good non cdl trailer setup? That’s all I can find in IL
I personally think 32-36 range is perfect for non cdl. 30 would definitely be starting to get short in the world of flatbed. Like I tell everybody though, I generally ran out of weight before I ran out of room on my 40’ at cdl weight. Other than a few good grouped partials I only really used the full 40’ for single or dual containers and even that was rare because of the fuel impact.
You mentioned long or shortbed trucks,isn't a shorted ideal with a 40' trailer due to ifta regulations?
It really depends on the neck length of your trailer. The closer you can get to 8’ you can hit the 65’ mark. The longer wheelbase is a much smoother ride and if you have the bed on the truck it gives you a lot more room for storage. IFTA doesn’t regulate that though. Each state’s DOT regs determine the overall length of a truck and trailer combination.
No counter fire from TP?
Undisputed minus his fan club.
Can't counter fire when all you have is BLANKS
@Sgt, best response
What length straps should I get? I was thinking 30’ ? 10’ going up, 8.6 across and 10’ going down?
Yep 30’ is pretty much the standard size. Shouldn’t be anything legal that you can’t haul with those 👍
What length of straps do you use
30’ straps
have you tried rubber rope instead of bungies for your tarps.
I’ve used it in the past when I was hauling pipe continually and needed to secure a smoke tarp every day. Never used it to secure tarped loads though.
that is what i used when i did deck work. you have to weld j hooks to your trailer to secure the rope but it makes tarping so much faster and you dont have a rats nest of bungies in a box to untangle
That’s the truth man.
Where'd you get them lasso straps for vehicles? How long should I go for bigger tired vehicles trucks etc..?
Standard length is 12’. I’ve got a set posted in the description that I bought after the ones I had for my flatbed. I’ve had them over 35” tires no issue. 👍
@@LoadMizer awesome thanks.
Thank you for your content. It makes it much easier to make informed decisions. Question: Do shipping companies not like to load freight when using a 12' hydraulic lift on a 40' bed?
I’ve heard that some don’t but for the most part you’ll be fine. That tail will make you lore money hauling equipment than you’ll lose for pallets 👍
I'd like to know what and all you bring in the truck with you? How many days clothing,Food,drinks,storage of personal stuff..any particular electronics to have etc... Thanks in advance!
Food and drink and storage is pretty much determined by how long I plan on going out, but space is limited. So even when I was staying out for weeks at a time I would always pack 2 weeks worth of clothing and weeks worth of food and just restock at Walmart as needed. In my eyes if I have to do laundry, I’ve been out too long lol.
@@LoadMizer much appreciated man! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas man 🎄
What’s your opinion on a 53 foot step deck with a chassis cab, versus a 40 foot gooseneck?
You’d definitely be privy to loads specific to step deck and have a lot more space for loads, you’ll be countered by added weight of a step deck. I think it’s a good idea though. That or a 40’ with a deck on neck. It wouldn’t limit you that’s for sure.
Hello, Load Mizer can tell if it is possible to change the rating of a trailer from 14000 lb to 12000 lb, legally?
Yes just contact the manufacturer and let them know you need to derate it. They’ll send you a decal to put over the current one.
Do you ever carry short chain pieces to hook on the rub rail when hauling tracked equipment
I do have a couple of small sections but for the most part if the space allows it I’ll just use 1 chain and grab it with 2 separate binders then secure the slack in between. Turn 1 chain into 2 basically.
Starting out do you recommend CDL or non CDL
Definitely CDL, because if Hotshot doesn’t pan out you can be in orientation with a job lined up the following Monday.
I’ve been told that if a trailer has double axles, you must have a CDL. Is this true? I know there are weight restrictions but didn’t think there were restrictions on axles.
Great video! Quick question though, I personally love ratchet straps. Any disadvantage to using them over winch straps? Thanks!
Only drawback that I’ve found is that there are a couple of extra points that can seize up due to rust. Other than that it’s all pros
@@LoadMizer awesome brotha thanks for the reply!
Great
What is the chain length. 15,20,25’
20’ chain
What do you think about a trailer length for non cdl? Can I go with a 25 plus 5 or 28 plus 5 or do I need that 40’?
Most successful non cdl guys that I know get it done with a 32’ trailer. 25+5 would most likely be your best option. You’ll appreciate the turning ability with it too 👍
Right on I appreciate your input. Thanks for the videos.
Question: if your strap loses or doesnt have a tag anymore, is that a violation? Assume need to toss strap? Thanks! Great information, i have rail need to get 4” ratchets in there if i ever get trailer rolling 🙄😂
That’s one of those awesome grey areas that depends on who’s inspecting you.
@@LoadMizer reminds me of Mattress Tags! 🏷 Do people really go to jail for removing them!? 🤔 🧐 🤨 🤣
I hope not 🤣
What’s going on Mizer, question.. did you seal your wood deck ? If so what did you use in it?
Yessir. Just used a can of Thompson’s water seal from Lowe’s. 👍
@@LoadMizer keeping it looking good and professional!! Great Job brother. Be safe out there!!
Great info like always. I'm a few months away from hitting the ground..Got tired of class 8 truck life. I've been eyeing the hotshot industry for a while. What brand of trailer would you, or anyone else in these comments,most recommend if you had to start with a used trailer?
That’s awesome man. I’d honestly worry less about the brand and look at the features and tire wear on the trailer. The biggest mistake I made was buying a flat deck. Most definitely get one with flip out ramps, full width. Equipment is a hot commodity and it’s just almost impossible to load with pull out ramps.
@@LoadMizer Thanks a million. I'm sure I'll have a few more questions here pretty soon. Stay tuned. I'll be starting to purchase equipment for the trailer soon.
Are you doing flatbed hotshot or car hauling bro? Also for CDL which one you prefer?
I’m hauling cars now. I recommend cdl for both
Do you recommend 30’ straps for rup rail, or should i just order 40’, or does a 40’ even fit in rub rails? 🤔
30’ is plenty. Even a container ends up with some slack lol
..you better make sure you get that right.. Tow Piglets watching you... HAHAHA...
Lol good he might learn something.
@@LoadMizer yeah but he won't... He's all about da clicks..
@@Edenssunlight Tow Clicklet
Now u come out with this video after i just bought everything smh lol.... well i feel good now i wasn't far off from what you just said to have, i think im going to put up a video tomorrow of everything i just got its going to be my first video so we'll see how it goes, God bless my friends stay safe out here
🤣 just good old fashioned bad timing lol
😇💪🏽😇
Didn’t you learn all this from Tow Piglet???
This isn’t a video about how to break your trailer, so no.
Only thing to learn from Toilet Paper is how NOT to run a business.. everyone that knows, knows Toilet Paper is for wiping your Ass and getting covered in shit so...
Since 2020 lmao
Thank you
How long should you get your chains
How long are those chains
20’