Best truck for Hot Shot / Expediting?

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by Trytic, Jan 25, 2012.

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  1. Feb 2, 2012 #11
    patstrucking

    patstrucking Bobtail Member

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    Just getting out of a semi and thinking of getting a one ton and running hot shot. Would appreciate any advice on type of trailer, hitch, or anything else you can tell me.
     
    patstrucking, Feb 2, 2012
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  3. Feb 3, 2012 #12
    Trytic

    Trytic Bobtail Member

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    Srry bout confusion, I had som1 else type for me. I was asking if you are able to make the same amount of $$ with a 1 ton that u can with a semi?
     
    Trytic, Feb 3, 2012
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  4. Feb 3, 2012 #13
    Trytic

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    I jus recently came bak from overseas with 2 yr previous experience. Many companies don't take overseas as experience even though I was doin the same stuff. So I have the same question that you have!
     
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  5. Feb 3, 2012 #14
    revelation1911

    revelation1911 Heavy Load Member

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    A paid for one gives you the best home time.
     
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  7. Feb 3, 2012 #15
    Trytic

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    Was thinking of getting a 1 ton with stakebed for times a trailer is not needed! Wats not too bad of mileage on that kind of truck for a beginner?
     
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  8. Feb 3, 2012 #16
    RickG

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    I've never seen one with stakes . Strapping it down does the job .
     
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  9. Feb 3, 2012 #17
    me only

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    I run duallys with great home time ,But im dedicated on my runs .Now the freight is kinda slow for some .Been in both worlds of trucking .Big Rig & HotShot .The hot shot does me just fine ,more home time for me anyhow and great pay to keep me comfortable and have extra to spend.Its a lot of hard work to suceed but ,its not for every one .
    Think on your situtation ,Most go broke with in the first yr of hotshotting .
    Just make sure you have at least 15 k in the bank laying around .
    Just my opinion .
     
    me only, Feb 3, 2012
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  10. Feb 3, 2012 #18
    Trytic

    Trytic Bobtail Member

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    I looked up a few to get price range & think that's way I'm gonna go. I Hav a guy that wants to drive under my authority but he doesn't have cdl! Known him a while & I wouldn't mind the help paying truck off! I know it's things to be careful of so I'm taking all advice & criticism !
     
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  11. Feb 4, 2012 #19
    RickG

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    You'd need this file for him and yourself . Make sure you're in a random drug test pool . Some county health departments offer them . http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/fmcsr/fmcsrruletext.aspx?reg=391.51
     
    RickG, Feb 4, 2012
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    Trytic Thanks this.
  12. Feb 4, 2012 #20
    123456

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    A stakebed will limit your possibilities !!!!

    What if the return load requires a trailer ???
     
    123456, Feb 4, 2012
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