Hot shot laws in texas??

What industry are you planning on doing Hotshot for? The gas and petroleum industry lifts the 65' rule. Makes your rig exempt from the length restrictions, other than common 3' front overhang and 4' rear overhang.

 

If you are exclusive to the oil and gas industry, the 65' limitation is lifted here in TX. Read #4 in the attatched picture. Have a good day.

 

What IF, I were to put a welding bed on my truck? It’s not a flatbed and it’s practically impossible to tie anything down for the exception of compartments...what then? I don’t mean a flatbed but a fit that wouldn’t have any means for strapping down any tools (loads) for the exception of 2-3 storage compartments

 

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I want to make sure I can secure loads. What is a good starting Insurance Coverage, I can start with? I have a 24' flatbed.

 

Operating on your own? You will need operating authority which will require 750k insurance for interstate operation and 500k insurance if just operating in Texas. If you are a new driver to this expect to pay well in excess of 10k per year probably closer to 20k per year for this type of insurance.

 

I hear ya.. But what about removing the bed for cosmetic reasons. Replace with Diamond plating to cover the frame and tires (mud flaps) and add job boxes, fifth wheel hitch to the frame from a custom shop. And not to exceed the 65’ rule. I basically don’t want the bed. & yes I would be out of Texas, yes a Dually 3500.

 

So if I remove the bed and it’s an exposed frame it becomes a Tractor? What if I remove the bed and replace with Diamond plating and include mud flaps and wheel Wells to cover the Dually tires, add job boxes down the sides but open concept (no tailgate) as I e seen custom work done like such