What Class of Truck for Hot Shot

I'd go Semi Tractor. It'll work less to pull the trailer and cars. I think people go with pick ups because of a perceived MPG difference, but there's no way those trucks are even getting close to what they claim when that's what their doing. Plus the tractor won't wear out as quick. I did auto transport for years and considered it myself, I'd say tractor. Plus if you can get the business, why limit yourself to a trailer that can only pull 3 cars?

 

There isn't one, I went from a dually to a class 8 and wish I would of done it earlier.

 

Hey cummins,

If you didn't wanna go full class 8 tractor right off the track, maybe upgrade to a class 6/7 tractor? I know some single axle smaller freightliner or international tractors that might appeal to you. They still get pretty good gas mileage and handle payloads better, longer. Plus for the price of a brand new ram 45/5500, you can get a freightliner m2 single axle tractor that is 5 times the truck for the same price or even cheaper used.

 

I can't tell you how many people I've seen pulling their monster tow behind campers with a sport chassis freightliner

 

Roughly the same. The sport chassis is based on the lighter duty freightliner m2 106, which is class 6, but you could also get the m2 112, which offers bigger/more powerful engines, transmissions, and heavier axle weights. I had a dealer in Dallas tx offer to order and build me an m2 with a sleeper. You can get then integrated or bolted on. Also, the extended cab can be ordered with a bunk instead of the bench seat in the back. Internationals counterpart is the dura star series 43/4400 trucks.