Glad every thing worked out for you Alex. Man you're a really relaxed person. I would've been blowing up with the trailer incident but great job keeping calm. That drone is awesome! Appreciate the video.
I am very happy watching your videos. You are very positive in your work every day and record your wonderful life. Thank you for your videos. I wish you good work and happiness!💯
@@BRACLLC I called the broker to get a point of contact after I saw the place on Google maps. It looked like a land of trees and no sign of life. He just said it’s a job site. That’s all I got. Sneaky. Never again.
@@_Machine631_ Yeah. Unfortunately there was no paved surface anywhere for a few miles. I didn’t know what I was getting into. I was just hoping there would be a turnaround at the job site.
@@Brett_Cook I have a channel dedicated to lifestyle and my addiction to donuts. Subscribe to it to see all the donut content. youtube.com/@ogdonutbeastmiami?si=fHUiHNJ0ucDi9BLJ
I’m not too far from West Virginia. The weather is starting to drop at night so I don’t need the air condition. I’m just using the fan like yourself soon. It’ll be time to start using that diesel heater. If you still have it set up.
@@tg9388 I have considered that setup but have been fortunate to only use my Milwaukee fan. Been good so far. There have been some brutally hot nights and I just run the truck till it cools off in the cab and shut it off and let the fan run.
Dang, where did you go in WV? I am from there and that looks about accurate for some of the WV areas. You need to check where you go and go to the cities or something lol These backwoods deliveries are meant for 20ft or less trailers lol
Back in early 90s when i was running refer dropped in wheeling wv freaking road were built for horse and buggy. I ended backing down a road for 1/2 mile against traffic because of lack of signage thats why i stayed in the center of the country..
Hey Alex are u leased on or own your mc and hire a dispatcher and would u recommend starting your own authority or leased on love the transparency in your videos 👍🏻 I am based in Miami too for hotshot what company would u leased on too .
@@javiertriana1606 Hey what’s up! I run my own authority. I’d recommend starting your own because leasing on gets pricy. You can of course lease on for about 6 months till your authority matures and then go on your own. Definitely recommend a dispatcher.
Hey Alex, hope you are doing great i just started hotshot as a noncdl too i live in Naples but how can i find dispatcher or do i need one? can you help me where i can find the loads thank you so much and be safe always🤞🏻🤞🏻
@@serhat.ucal34 Hey Hey. I really don’t have a suggestion on how to find a dispatcher. Maybe Google it. You can use Truckstop and DAT load boards but it’s tough to dispatch yourself and do everything else. That is if you always want to keep rolling and making money. Non CDL is especially hard since you’re limited on weight.
@@thechoznjuan6886 Definitely. I really liked these. I also buy quest brand at Walmart. They have different flavors. I get chocolate chip. Also tastes good but only if you keep it in fridge. The pop tart ones taste great warm.
@@Mr.AlexKogan I went out and tried them I got the strawberry flavor and the cinnamon flavor. Definitely liked the cinnamon better, but will probably try blueberry next. I'll have to try the quest bars. It's also hard to find good tasting protein bars with few calories some of them get up into the 400's
@@franciscoguadron689 I have never measured. If you are worried about having a truck with a 40ft gooseneck then I can tell you DOT will not give you trouble.
@Mr.AlexKogan good morning Alex, my name is Alex as well, lol. But anywho, I've watched your videos, which I enjoy, so thanks for sharing. I tried and tried doing this since March, and I've had nothing but curve balls. I had a shorter trailer and went out and bought this big o' dually quad cab ram to not be limited....but that forced me to go for the CDL. Then, I couldn't get any good loads because the trailer was short
@Mr.AlexKogan ....and the load board being used by the dispatcher was not paying enough. So I stopped for about a month and returned the rent to own trailer and lost a bunch of $. Then, not wanting to quit, I decided to pick up a 40' dual 7k single gn (i feel that was a mistake) when I dropped off the 35' dual and tandem 8ks mega ramps.
@Mr.AlexKogan ...(part 3,,,,LOL) now I've been having trouble getting loads for 2 reasons. First is because I don't have my CDL just yet, and I had to derate the trailer. 2nd is because the carrier I leased with was only 2 months old(I never asked, and they didn't tell me). So I dropped them and decided to try with someone else but, now they've told me they can't use me because my setup is toooooo long. Beyond the legal limit of 65' bumper to bumper. Another hotshot driver which was a semi driver told me it is measured from center of the front axle to center of the rear axle. So I'm now just sitting around and not making any money and just paying for this truck and trailer out of savings, trying to not lose my sanity. Can you help with this 'legality rule' and where I can find the answer....I'll be looking and asking others as well. Thank you, have a blessed day
@@franciscoguadron689 The 40ft gooseneck is the most popular setup with a full size truck. Technically I think you have to have a chassis cab truck to use a 40ft gooseneck legally but no one really pays too much attention to that. All I see are trucks like mine and fords with 40ft gooseneck. Never had an issue and never heard of anyone having trouble because of that type of setup.
no lol. def not, unless you can run 4 trucks. You need dedicated routes, paying by contract or by hour... running by mile is getting worse, and worse. Only thing I would say is worth it, run 6 of these in and out of cali on dedicated routes instead of a tractor.
@@nsm4581 Im saying you can make money, but get contracts in place, have accounts you service consistently. Whether that be 10 units a month, or 60 units a month. I say 6 because it is easier to get on dedicated routes when you can tell a customer, we will take everything you ship, instead of 25% or however much of their business. You need to prioritize consistent freight bar none. Oh, and dont buy an expensive set of truck(s)/trailers. Local hot shotting that could be worth it is totally dependent on your region/city. But frankly, how are you going to charge little enough to make it worth your time, and not worth their money to simply get a tractor/trailer. Why do you make perfect sense for them? Local work requires relationships, call your local contractors, builders, developers, car dealers, mechanics, anyone that you think could use shipping on the scale you transport it. Ship things people hate dealing with, and charge accordingly. Avoid sales pitches, stick to why you will add value, then do it and you will be in business.
@@_Machine631_ I wonder which one cuz he also seems to keep moving for a decent rate. I’m struggling out here I’m an owner operator can scale up to 19k 40ft, I keep getting stuck with not being able to find loads really above 2$ a mile. I use dat load boards and trucker tools sometimes but every week it just seem to get worse and worse.
@@SprinterMann Thanks for subscribing. I do not idle my truck. It’s a 22 Ram 3500 HO. If it gets really hot I will run it for a while and shut it off. In winter time I have a diesel heater to keep me warm.
Requiring a tarp when it's already shrink wrapped is crazy 😂
@@twofi5e I agree with you 100%
Glad every thing worked out for you Alex. Man you're a really relaxed person. I would've been blowing up with the trailer incident but great job keeping calm. That drone is awesome! Appreciate the video.
@@alvinmann7675 I wasn’t that calm off the camera 🤣🤣🤣
Can't get a much better launch pad besides an empty flatbed trailer!! Beautiful drone footage Alex!
@@richardbarkley9909 Thank you! Yeah the trailer is a great launch pad. I always use it if I have room, otherwise it’s off the ground 😁
I am very happy watching your videos. You are very positive in your work every day and record your wonderful life. Thank you for your videos. I wish you good work and happiness!💯
@@XiaopengWang-l8s Thank you! Really appreciate that.
Really agree I just started flat bed trucking and alotta places are assholes at the sites for no reason but truckers help me out
I do drink coffee all day…love it.
Great video Alex , I like that fan you got,if you have time maybe you could give a review on it,thanks have a blessed evening
Frustrating for sure. They knew beforehand how tight that was. Hence the rate.
@@BRACLLC I called the broker to get a point of contact after I saw the place on Google maps. It looked like a land of trees and no sign of life. He just said it’s a job site. That’s all I got. Sneaky. Never again.
that would have been a nope for me. that forklift driver can meet me on paved surface. haha. awesome vid alex, glad it didnt end up worse.
@@_Machine631_ Yeah. Unfortunately there was no paved surface anywhere for a few miles. I didn’t know what I was getting into. I was just hoping there would be a turnaround at the job site.
Could have been so much worse! Gotta love those telehandlers! Its been a bit since Ive watched your vids. No donuts? 😮
Hope all is well!
@@Brett_Cook I have a channel dedicated to lifestyle and my addiction to donuts. Subscribe to it to see all the donut content.
youtube.com/@ogdonutbeastmiami?si=fHUiHNJ0ucDi9BLJ
I’m not too far from West Virginia. The weather is starting to drop at night so I don’t need the air condition. I’m just using the fan like yourself soon. It’ll be time to start using that diesel heater. If you still have it set up.
@@tg9388 still have it. Best thing ever for winter.
@@Mr.AlexKogan so how are doing the hot summer weather at night? I’m looking at that zero breeze 3 setup
@@tg9388 I have considered that setup but have been fortunate to only use my Milwaukee fan. Been good so far. There have been some brutally hot nights and I just run the truck till it cools off in the cab and shut it off and let the fan run.
You raised your YETI cup just as I raised mine, the same cup as mine 🤣😂
@@davidlane9990 That’s awesome 😁👍🏻
Dang, where did you go in WV? I am from there and that looks about accurate for some of the WV areas. You need to check where you go and go to the cities or something lol These backwoods deliveries are meant for 20ft or less trailers lol
@@JumpyYT_ it was Victor WV
Don't forget to pay me for putting me in your video, It was fun gotta keep doing this!!! Hot shots for life lol.
@@troyopsahl228 Lol. Opening a trust fund for you 🤣
Back in early 90s when i was running refer dropped in wheeling wv freaking road were built for horse and buggy. I ended backing down a road for 1/2 mile against traffic because of lack of signage thats why i stayed in the center of the country..
@@jimgraves6464 Yeah. WV is not meant for trucks. Only if you’re on the hwy passing through the state.
Ive had to put the hazards on put it in reverse for a couple miles . Its better to get a police escort tho
@@thedudekg8895 This would be a long way back in reverse through twisties. More than 5 miles for sure.
Hey Alex are u leased on or own your mc and hire a dispatcher and would u recommend starting your own authority or leased on love the transparency in your videos 👍🏻 I am based in Miami too for hotshot what company would u leased on too .
@@javiertriana1606 Hey what’s up! I run my own authority. I’d recommend starting your own because leasing on gets pricy. You can of course lease on for about 6 months till your authority matures and then go on your own. Definitely recommend a dispatcher.
@@Mr.AlexKogan thanks you !!
Great video bro where did you get your red fan that you use while you are parked?
@@05trucker55 Thank you! I got the fan at Home Depot.
Hey Alex, hope you are doing great i just started hotshot as a noncdl too i live in Naples but how can i find dispatcher or do i need one? can you help me where i can find the loads thank you so much and be safe always🤞🏻🤞🏻
@@serhat.ucal34 Hey Hey. I really don’t have a suggestion on how to find a dispatcher. Maybe Google it. You can use Truckstop and DAT load boards but it’s tough to dispatch yourself and do everything else. That is if you always want to keep rolling and making money. Non CDL is especially hard since you’re limited on weight.
i was about to go there not now lol
@@LavinaDan I definitely say don’t. Not worth the money.
It's hard to find a good tasting protein bar. I'll have to try them out
@@thechoznjuan6886 Definitely. I really liked these. I also buy quest brand at Walmart. They have different flavors. I get chocolate chip. Also tastes good but only if you keep it in fridge. The pop tart ones taste great warm.
@@Mr.AlexKogan I went out and tried them I got the strawberry flavor and the cinnamon flavor. Definitely liked the cinnamon better, but will probably try blueberry next. I'll have to try the quest bars. It's also hard to find good tasting protein bars with few calories some of them get up into the 400's
@@thechoznjuan6886 Give them a try. I have t seen blueberry but would definitely try it. Love blueberries.
Leave WV to the pros lol
What a messed up place to have to deliver to!
@@richardbarkley9909 Oh you have no idea. It was my worst day hotshotting.
What type of tarps are those? Like the brand?
@@graromero619 Mytee products
💯👍
Are you based in Florida?
@@fawkesalcapone6095 Live in Florida but business is based in Missouri.
Hey Alex I’m considering buying a ram 3500 like yours. I can only find them, in 3:73 gears. Is yours a 4:10 or 3:73 rear-end. Thanks -Abe-
Any info would help Alex.
@@AJ-oy5uv mine is a 4:10
Thank you sir! I appreciate the info!
Alex, I've got a quick question about your set-up. How long is it bumper to bumper?
@@franciscoguadron689 I have never measured. If you are worried about having a truck with a 40ft gooseneck then I can tell you DOT will not give you trouble.
@Mr.AlexKogan good morning Alex, my name is Alex as well, lol. But anywho, I've watched your videos, which I enjoy, so thanks for sharing. I tried and tried doing this since March, and I've had nothing but curve balls. I had a shorter trailer and went out and bought this big o' dually quad cab ram to not be limited....but that forced me to go for the CDL. Then, I couldn't get any good loads because the trailer was short
@Mr.AlexKogan ....and the load board being used by the dispatcher was not paying enough. So I stopped for about a month and returned the rent to own trailer and lost a bunch of $. Then, not wanting to quit, I decided to pick up a 40' dual 7k single gn (i feel that was a mistake) when I dropped off the 35' dual and tandem 8ks mega ramps.
@Mr.AlexKogan ...(part 3,,,,LOL) now I've been having trouble getting loads for 2 reasons. First is because I don't have my CDL just yet, and I had to derate the trailer. 2nd is because the carrier I leased with was only 2 months old(I never asked, and they didn't tell me). So I dropped them and decided to try with someone else but, now they've told me they can't use me because my setup is toooooo long. Beyond the legal limit of 65' bumper to bumper. Another hotshot driver which was a semi driver told me it is measured from center of the front axle to center of the rear axle. So I'm now just sitting around and not making any money and just paying for this truck and trailer out of savings, trying to not lose my sanity. Can you help with this 'legality rule' and where I can find the answer....I'll be looking and asking others as well. Thank you, have a blessed day
@@franciscoguadron689 The 40ft gooseneck is the most popular setup with a full size truck. Technically I think you have to have a chassis cab truck to use a 40ft gooseneck legally but no one really pays too much attention to that. All I see are trucks like mine and fords with 40ft gooseneck. Never had an issue and never heard of anyone having trouble because of that type of setup.
Do you think it's still a good idea to do a non cdl hotshot. Location Tampa Bay area?? Thank you
no lol. def not, unless you can run 4 trucks.
You need dedicated routes, paying by contract or by hour...
running by mile is getting worse, and worse. Only thing I would say is worth it, run 6 of these in and out of cali on dedicated routes instead of a tractor.
@cmm3338 Are you saying if indonit local I'm not going to make money right..
@@nsm4581 Im saying you can make money, but get contracts in place, have accounts you service consistently.
Whether that be 10 units a month, or 60 units a month. I say 6 because it is easier to get on dedicated routes when you can tell a customer, we will take everything you ship, instead of 25% or however much of their business.
You need to prioritize consistent freight bar none. Oh, and dont buy an expensive set of truck(s)/trailers.
Local hot shotting that could be worth it is totally dependent on your region/city. But frankly, how are you going to charge little enough to make it worth your time, and not worth their money to simply get a tractor/trailer. Why do you make perfect sense for them?
Local work requires relationships, call your local contractors, builders, developers, car dealers, mechanics, anyone that you think could use shipping on the scale you transport it. Ship things people hate dealing with, and charge accordingly.
Avoid sales pitches, stick to why you will add value, then do it and you will be in business.
@@nsm4581 Non CDL is going to be tough. It’s tough for CDL guys as it is.
How do you find your loads? Do you use a dispatcher, if so which one. Thanks keep up the videos man love watching
he has a dispatcher if im not mistaken. his contract with them ended but i think he stayed with them.
@@_Machine631_ I wonder which one cuz he also seems to keep moving for a decent rate. I’m struggling out here I’m an owner operator can scale up to 19k 40ft, I keep getting stuck with not being able to find loads really above 2$ a mile. I use dat load boards and trucker tools sometimes but every week it just seem to get worse and worse.
Do you use multiple load boards or just one?
@@LSHauling25 I mainly use DAT but also check truck smarter and trucker tools if I’m stuck somewhere
@@nevinhentosz125 I do use a dispatcher. Message me on Instagram we can talk about it.
$2.29 a mile is a good rate? Chickenshit. Hauling for pennies.
Hi. Do you high idle your truck all night? Or normal idel? Also what type of truck do you have exactly? New sub here thanks so much for the info!
@@SprinterMann Thanks for subscribing. I do not idle my truck. It’s a 22 Ram 3500 HO. If it gets really hot I will run it for a while and shut it off. In winter time I have a diesel heater to keep me warm.