Going Into Hotshot "truck and gooseneck"

First off i would like to thank anyone who reads and has some positive helpful info and answers some questions i have. I think some have a attitude of great more new drivers less loads to cover like we are fighting over a women at a bar. I see a lot of new drivers asking about otr or over the road driving as in 18 wheeler ect. I Don't know how many hot shot guys are on here. So ive been reading up for weeks trying to process on my own the steps i should take to get on with someone. "lease" I have a year or so driving a dump truck and have a class a cdl. exempt which i will need to go get a physical and have it changed over. I volunteer for a fire department and drive large engines.

Truck Is payed for, however i just spent 4k on it with rebuilt trans, clutch, master and slave cylinder.

1. What are the steps in order to lease on? Be specific from having a truck and trailer to tags proper insurance ect.

2. Do you need a special type of insurance for apportioned plates other then liability ?

3. Is getting plates for 44,000 not a good idea? I have a 2000 f550 and was going to order a 40 foot 24k gvrw trailer.

4. What will you average lease on carrier ask of you other then have safety equipment?

5. Do i just need my truck and trailer and have the carrier get me lined out tags wise?

6. Air ride goose neck ? not worth the money spent?

7. Shocker goose neck hitch thoughts?

6. Thinking about leasing to cheetah transport (close to home and an idea) Haven't even touched base with them as i was to gather more info, time and money before i hit it hard. Anyone have thoughts with this company?

7. According to DAT February is a bad month for hotshot and I am thinking about starting out in march.

8. 10 ply tires on a trailer just a no no?

9. Curious if f150 seats will bolt in a f550?

10. Is 16k load about most a hotshot would haul?

11. 40 foot straight trailer or 35 with 5 dove tail where the ramps can fold up flat? Do certain places frown upon a load being over the dovetail?

12. 1500 a week take home feasible?


Thanks for any help.