New to hot shot

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by Lamonte Jacobs, Apr 24, 2015.

  1. Lamonte Jacobs

    Lamonte Jacobs Bobtail Member

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    Im jacobs im new to the industry just got my cdl class a im about to get a ford 4500 dually and run hot shot loads never done it befor and im looking for someone with experience that can give me some guidance from a individual whos currently moving hotshot freight my plans for a trailer is a 40 footer thank u for your help jacobs
     
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  3. Lite bug

    Lite bug Road Train Member

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    Read the Hot Shot threads. Maybe 50 pages. Search the internet there a couple of other sites full of information. This site has some owner operators talking about everything from maintance to rate negotiation, they may in a van or flatbed but the concepts are the same. Try to find someone in your area doing this type of work that will teach you. Don't just go out and buy a truck and trailer and ask what do I do now. Hope this helps. Mike
     
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  4. LDR

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    That's something I've wanted to do. I've looked at freightfinder.com and uship. With uship, you won't make much more than gas going from a to b. if you pick up 2 or 3 loads near a, and charge 2 or 3 customers for the same trip, then you can make money. Good luck.
     
  5. SHO-TYME

    SHO-TYME Road Train Member

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    UShip is a joke and loaded with illegal carriers.


    I'd think twice about using that Ford for that type of work, do some research before you buy.

    Better price insurance first before you do anything.
     
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  6. HOTSHOTTER432

    HOTSHOTTER432 Bobtail Member

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    Uship is a complete joke. You need to know you can find work first. Also, get ready to pay insurance. I pay $1500 a month for my $1,000,000.00 liability, $1,000,000.00 umbrella liability, commercial auto policy and my workmans comp is a separate policy. Good business if you can stay busy.
     
  7. 38short

    38short Light Load Member

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    I would go on Craigslist under jobs transport and try to lease on with a company looking for hotshot with the equipment you have.
     
  8. DJGuam

    DJGuam Bobtail Member

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    Is there a difference between Hot shot loads to driving an actual flatbed 18 wheeler law and driving hours?
     
  9. FarmerTransportation

    FarmerTransportation Light Load Member

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    Nope. Laws apply same-same.
     
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  10. Bdr2431

    Bdr2431 Bobtail Member

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    Read. Read. Read. Do your homework. I have 40' trailer for sale if interested.
     
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