hi guys Im new to this hotshot business and i recently purchased a 3/4 ton truck (not a dually)and a 30' gooseneck flatbed with a 14000lb capacity that being said do i need a cdl since i would be under 26000lbs and what all do i need to do to get started as far as paper work dot numbers and equiptment thank you in advance!
i want to start a hotshot carrer what all do i need to get started
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thank you for the reply one of my other concerns is my plates.Im assuming i need comercial plates to drive interstate?Also since im under 26k and dont have a cdl do i need to enroll in a dot compliant drug and alcohol consortium?
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No i havent done anything yet just trying to get a list of what all i need to get before i jump to deep im hoping to start up by january
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So where do you guys suggest me get my dot mc and authority from? Is there any sites I should stay away from?
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andy789 Thanks this.
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thank you very much that was very useful especially with all the other third parties charging 3 times as much!!! Also another one of my questions is do i need to run a log book and do i need to pull in for scales?
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Hey @Ryan S2016 can I pm you? I have a 2007 Ram 3500, that I want to put my brother in to keep him out of trouble and make us both some $$$. Since your also in NC, i figured you could help me out with some questions I have
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