I'm just getting into the car hauling business and i need some professional opinions. i've been doing research on the industry for about a year now. I will be purchasing a kaufman mini 5 with either a Ram 3500 or semi. I just would like some info as far as pros and cons for both. why go semi or hot. thank you in advanced.
semi vs hotshot for car hauling
Discussion in 'Car Hauler and Auto Carrier Trucking Forum' started by boywonder007, Jul 6, 2020.
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Brakes=semi
No brakes= Pick up
Back pain = Pick up
Drive and rest like normal person= semi truckHulld and tommymonza Thank this. -
Mini 5 is too heavy for Ram 3500, semi is best.
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A solid tractor will be much safer , handle the weight better, stop safer , and last way longer than a pick up truck .
You will also have way less DOT enforcement hassles. DOT , especially in NY where I live will
Pull in Hot shot trucks and straight jobs and inspect them far more than a semi truck. I was actually told by a DOT officer that they target them more because they usually can write more tickets on them. Those were his actual words.Hulld, tommymonza and Kawinige01 Thank this. -
mini 5= pos
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IMHO, and having 7 years experience, a 3500, any make, is not enough truck for a 4/5 car trailer. I believe a 3 car is pushing the limits of a 3500 each time it goes with a full load of 3.
I've been considering a Class 8 for a couple of years based on the above limits of a pickup. I recently located (about 15 mile from my home) a '05 9200i single axle w/sleeper and 900,000. Had it check over by a certified mechanic and oil analysis to determine it condition. All reports were good. Its now mine. Looking forward to getting on the road and being able to move 4/5 cars with ease. Oh yea, probably saved close to $40,000 on the purchase of the 9200i over that of a 1/2 year old 3500. The saving should help to buy a fairly nice 4/5 car trailer.
If you haven't picked up on it by now, get yourself a class 8/semi. Leave the 3500 on the lot. TksZen, SecureMotorTransport, 24kHotshot and 4 others Thank this. -
For me its one to 3 "cars" pickup tk, now if you are hauling big SUV and tks, I would go just 2 on the pu, anything else up to 6 cars, single axle semi, anything north of there, tandem axle semi, just what I see,know,learned?
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I just don't think a pickup is built for 120 thousand miles a year pulling weight.
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I seen this on truck paper a few minutes ago, I’m always looking for deals...
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