What you just said is more than the truth, I hope many people watch this video, and if I had seen it before, it would have prevented me from many problems.

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

That’s the goal! To help as many people as possible to not make those mistakes. Nice to have you here

Finally someone out here telling the truth. I am in my 5th month and so far it has been like a black hole sucking in money! Hopefully things start to turn around soon

The way you talk and communicate, makes it so easy to learn. Much appreciated.

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really do appreciate that. Please feel free to ask questions. I’m currently out of the country on vacation, but I will be back in about a week and a half. I do not profess to know everything, but I will help you in anyway I can.

@oddjobRob223

Жыл бұрын

Hi I am 51 years old looking to get into the business. You seem very knowledgeable in this I would really appreciate it if I could give you a call and you can give me a few minutes of your time to discuss this with me thank you

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

@@oddjobRob223 absolutely! Shoot me an email at GGTLLC 9@gmail.com. I’ll send you my number.

That guy ur talking about is a scam I seen his videos when I first started hotshot!

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

That’s what I believe as well. The problem is, so many people can’t see it and sign up with someone like that. I’m just hoping to help save a few of those people some pain.

Nevermind. I see this is an old video from the beginning of our time. He is truly just unaware of our company. I will make a video in response to this. Also respect to you brother creating this to be helpful and provide information.

@hotshotkings8632

6 ай бұрын

Also respect your you making this video. After over a year later, I will be making a video to correct certain points and speak on behalf of our company

@ninefingerstrucking5735

6 ай бұрын

@@hotshotkings8632 If you can offer some legitimate proof, that what you were saying was accurate, I will retract everything. As you well know, there’s way too many people out here scamming. You do have to admit, though, what you were saying was not realistic. Maybe it was just too vague, but it came across as not even close to being real. But as I said, in my video, if you can get me $10,000 a weak, gross, I’ll shut down my company and come work with you. Not trying to be a smart ass, that’s a real promise.

@hotshotkings8632

6 ай бұрын

@@ninefingerstrucking5735 understood. Like I said respect for you and your video and protecting people in the industry from potential bad things although that can be business slander in some cases if we are legit, which we are. No animosity here, and maybe we can work together sometime. Full respect for advising the public however, we are legitimate. My video will be respectful and only pointing out our flaws, our advantages, and bonuses. Some of your video was truthful which I will also address as things have changed drastically over time. Stay safe out there brother and grind on!🙏🏼

Thanks for the info.. cuz I watched that video you were talking about and it seemed to good to be true. Right now I'm doing car hauling but I am looking into starting up my own authority. But it's just brainstorming at the moment. Good video buddy keep them rolling. 👍🏼

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Shoot me an email. If you’d like to, I can give you my phone number. I would love to talk to you before you got your own authority. Especially if you have a partner to help you out. I have some information that could really help boost your chances of success. I have not made a video on this one yet.

Thanks man very helpful as I’m getting into hotshot

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome

I clicked not because I’m looking for 10k a week. I just wanted to hear some gold wisdom I wasn’t aware of and then all he’s doing was looking for employees?? I stopped watching. Liked yours so I’ll be looking for more. Thanks

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

The other guy was just collecting information on other Owner Operators so he could sell their information. I made a follow-up video.

@claytonwright2416

10 ай бұрын

Hell, I wanna make 10k a week.

Ps all you people, you need more than a DOT# and and truck and trailer

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Ай бұрын

YUP

No trucking insurance company will let you scale from 0-99 drivers in 1 year. They wont even let you go from 0-34 in 4 months

Hey guys. Firstly I’d like to say I’m currently watching this video and I am indeed NOT a scam. I’m ashamed there are horrible people out here that speak down on other companies. Our clients will speak on behalf of us. Social media is truly evil. I will totally shut this video down soon after watching.

thanks for taking the time and making this video for me😊 ive been wanting to do it for such a long time that i am weary on taking the leap because of shit like this. hope all is well for you and your family.

@ninefingerstrucking5735

11 ай бұрын

You’re welcome. Feel free to reach out with questions. Any time

I watched that guy's video. And it seemed a bit suspect. I'm a dedicated truck driver. I started my own business and I'm in the middle saving and applying for grants. It's not easy, we should all have realistic expectations. As a dedicated company driver. I make between 5-6k a month. Now, if I can run my own hotshot and make about 12-15k. I'm happy. We have to do our homework and not fall victim to pipe dreams

@ninefingerstrucking5735

8 ай бұрын

Definitely don't skimp on the homewore!

I seen this guy's video and thought the same thing. His character score will look like the rv company's in Indiana if he makes it long enough. I have been out here for many years and this week has been my best in several months at 7500

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

It’s nice to have those bigger weeks. I’ll have another video coming out with a similar title giving more information on this guy. I found his MC number.

@jamesbass9797

Жыл бұрын

Brian Coffey -- LMAO! Hauling RVs in Indiana is a freaking joke. No way you'll make a living doing that crap. The only drivers in the RV hauling delivery is those drivers that are hauling 3 campers at a time on their trailers and that's it. Might get by with some pulling 2 at a time but other than that? Never going to happen. Drivers hauling RVs are only paid one way. There are no back hauls in that industry. There's no way anyone is making a legal living hauling one RV at a time.

@briancoffey6814

Жыл бұрын

@James Bass I Agee, the only ones making money is the company's. Been there done that. Never looking back hot shot may be bad right now, but not as bad as rv's. I've been on my own for a while now, and that's the best way to survive. Don't depend on another company to have your best interest above theirs.

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

@@briancoffey6814 just to add a point, at least on the Hotshot side, there are some companies out there that really do want their owner operators to succeed. One of the reasons I have not expanded by adding owner operators is the fact that the market is so difficult right now. I don’t want to bring someone on and have them struggle. yes, I can give them all the technical support, mechanical support, and moral support, but until I have something more to offer, I would find it very difficult to bring on anyone.

@briancoffey6814

Жыл бұрын

@Nine Fingers Hotshot Trucking I agree and respect you for that I should have clarified by say the ones right now out here making promises and trying to sign people on in numbers. If a company starts out by saying wanting to add 100 more drivers, then that company in today's market is just trying pad there pockets.

Dude I work in dardash I make one thousand a week . No need for a Commercial insurance no truck broke down. No DOT

Keep trucking 🫡

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

Always!

Good video! First off non CDL you're probably gonna have an average gross of $3500 to $5000 a week. Maybe occasional weeks maxing at $5500-6000. Anyone who says more than that is full of shit. It took me a solid 6 months running non CDL to figure out what I was doing. Then unfortunately at the 12 month mark I called it. I was working too hard and simply couldnt put enough cargo on my non cdl setup to make it worth it. Non CDL is great to learn and much more forgiving. However, CDL is where the money is to make the difficulty of it all worth the money. People dont understand that you need space and weight. The heavier you can haul and more room you have the more money you will make.

@ninefingerstrucking5735

7 ай бұрын

Very well said! I truly wish more people would believe me when I say non-CDL is definitely not the way to go. Unfortunately, too many people believe we are still in the Covid years where money was free. I hope things worked for you.

@TylerTheFieldServiceTech

7 ай бұрын

@ninefingerstrucking5735 I'll be back in the future running CDL :).

No way, if it was this easy the entire world would be driving hot shot trucks

@ninefingerstrucking5735

7 ай бұрын

That was kind of the point of the video. To show the absurdity.

I'm glad I came across your video. I'm entry-level cdl A, need your advice on be an owner operator

hotshot kings is who hes talking about and they are scammers.. thanks for the video

@ninefingerstrucking5735

7 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome, sir! I didn’t want to call out anybody by name, just throwing out the information. There’s way more than just one company out there like that. A cautionary tale if you will.

He shut down his business in July of 2022. You were correct, he did not last...

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

I didn't see that. When I checked his MC, it was still active

@SouthernRotors

Жыл бұрын

@@ninefingerstrucking5735 based on the thumbnail and location I figured this was Alex.

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

@@SouthernRotors No, TP was actually a decent guy. He just had wrong ideas on how to properly run his business, gave out a LOT of bad information unfortunately. This other guy is in Texas and is a total scam.

My max is 5k a week. And that's shuting off the eld. Fuel is about 1k a week

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

I assume you’re running non-CDL. That’s actually a pretty good gross number compared to a lot of guys I’ve talked to right now.

@ericsmith-sx8xi

Жыл бұрын

Yes non cdl

@JBTRUCKN

Жыл бұрын

@@ninefingerstrucking5735 5k a week average for non cdl. Anything better is good. The market slow right now so it maybe lower

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

@@JBTRUCKN I agree. 5k is realistic

@fredwms1532

Жыл бұрын

Are you home a lot

Wat the best trailer for cdl set up wat best place to look for dispatcher wat u prefer fee 7% 5% 3% for dispatching , great content 👌 by the way

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Ай бұрын

@@northernfinn2998 Best. No such thing. That being said, I would look for a 40 foot flatbed, or a longer step deck, minimum 12 K axles, disc brakes, or at the very least electric over hydraulic drum brakes, preferably air ride. A hydraulic dovetail is a great option as it allows easy equipment loading, and also vehicle loading. As far as Dispatcher goes, the best place to find one is from a recommendation from another driver. There is also the option of leasing onto a company and using their services. There are some good companies out there. As far as the fee goes, between five and 10% is common. In this market, probably 5%. Keep in mind, most dispatchers only look off the load board and don’t have any contacts. No, Dispatcher actually has loads. However, some dispatchers work very hard to make relationships with people and are able to get consistent loads directly from customers or brokers. On a sidenote, if you’re interested in a trailer, mine is still for sale. It is pending with another person out of Florida, but nothings done until it’s done.

I've bought my truck, trailer and MC# DOT# i start on sep first. Wish me luck.

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

Good luck! I wish you the best of success

im 24 years old living in san diego , currently im thinking of doing hotshot but most of the people i talk to say it will fail because there isnt loads , im expecting my first born in a 8 months and i really need to do something to prepare myself , i have around 70k saved up for a trailer and a truck but im too anxious to pull the trigger , i was thinking of moving to texas and start my own business and have my wife dispatch to me but im still lost on where to start and how to get loads , im willing to do the work but i dont want to risk everything for it to fail , please shoot me ur feed back and tell me what would u do in my situation , this is my first time watching ur videos and it wont be the last and i thank you for all the information you shared.

@ninefingerstrucking5735

3 ай бұрын

Shoot me your number, ggtllc9@gmail.com

Very well said. Much appreciated. Which state are you working, I will pass by to get more knowledge from you.

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

Hi Manova, I'm in the Chicago suburbs. Feel free to reach out to me any time.

Is it true that if your a new authority instead of putting a truck on the road you can purchase a truck but let it age for about 6 months so that way you can get better loads and more brokers would work with you? Lastly , what if a person has no truck payment or trailer payment and hire a driver do you think those people won’t have to worry about how rates are since there over head is so low?

@ninefingerstrucking5735

7 ай бұрын

yes, it is true that you can age your authority. However, given that insurance is somewhere between 10,000 and $30,000 a year, that’s an expensive proposition. It doesn’t get you better loads, it just opens up more brokers, as far as putting a driver in your truck, There’s not a lot of profit in hotshot right now for most people. By the time you pay Driver anything reasonable, will probably be losing money. Not necessarily, but probably. Remember, you always have a truck payment of some sorts. You’re either paying off the current one, saving for the next one, saving up for large repairs to rebuild, the one you have, etc..

@itsv7531

7 ай бұрын

@@ninefingerstrucking5735so making 600 or 700 a day for 6 days isn’t good? I’ve seen the load board and I did some calculations just curious man my apologies for all these questions

I’m sure glad I found your channel, I watched that other guy you’re referring to and my red flag meter went off like a fire alarm! I’m emailing you.

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

I look forward to talking to you

@novavroomvroom3435

Жыл бұрын

Who is this guy everyone is talking about

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

@@novavroomvroom3435 kzread.info/dash/bejne/lqJ-zcl-lLmfgZs.html&pp=ygUiaG93IHRvIG1ha2UgMTBrIGEgd2VlayB3aXRob3V0IGNkbA%3D%3D

Much appreciated I’m in the process of starting up my own. Will F250 be suitable for use starting up

@ninefingerstrucking5735

8 ай бұрын

Depends on what your plans are. Non-CDL, sure. However, I highly recommend you plan to go to a CDL setup as soon as possible.

Hmmm... I was actually thinking on getting into trucking, 18 wheeler . Doing a career change at 51. Been a flooring installer for 30 years and just thinking it might be time for a career change. Never thought about this hot shot gig...

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

If you’re considering getting it to Trucking, do yourself a great big favor and get your CDL. Right now is a very difficult time to start in any trucking business. You may want to consider becoming a company driver for a little while just to see if you like it. if you’re looking to start your own business, there are several recommendations. I can give you things you should do before you even purchase a truck.

@19jody72

Жыл бұрын

@@ninefingerstrucking5735 Trucking has been in my family over a 100 years combined with my dad, uncle and 2 brothers. I just chose not to do it. But I'm now thinking about it. I've talked to my brothers but it's good to get nonbias opinions

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

@@19jody72 I agree, best to get as much information as you can. If you know what you’re getting into, based off your family, history, you already have a Headstart. Just keep in mind, if you’re planning on running off the load boards, it’s going to be tough to make a decent living right now. If you can set up direct customers before you even start, you’ll have a much easier time. Make sure you have plenty of money set aside for maintenance and breakdowns, know your number is the best that you can roll your costs associated with the business, make a decision from there.

@19jody72

Жыл бұрын

@@ninefingerstrucking5735 I very much appreciate the input..☕️👊🏼

Any advice for starting a hot shot company in Arizona in September of this year

@ninefingerstrucking5735

26 күн бұрын

@@davekatadrian6702 be happy to talk with you and answer any questions I can for you. Shoot me an email, I will send you my phone number. Hopefully I can help you out.

Thought about starting my own hot shot company im a boss in the underground coal mines and am looking to getting into something else I’d be a non CDL hope to make good money but 10k a week is kindly non believable

@ninefingerstrucking5735

11 ай бұрын

10 K a week is absolutely unbelievable. Not gonna happen. That was kind of the point of the video, how other people mislead him.

I just turned 36 im single no kids and i don't have a career. I was thinking about buying a truck and trailer and hitting the roads. Im not expecting to get rich.. i just want enough money to take care of myself. Maybe buy a small home and take care of a family... ive never made more than 20k gross yearly... So my question is do you think there's still good money out there right now? Is driving a CDL set up still woth it in our current economy? Its 9/30/23 for future commenters.

@ninefingerstrucking5735

10 ай бұрын

Yes, there is still money. Even just running the load boards, you can net $80k almost guaranteed, most likely 100K or better running OTR in Hotshot. BUT, it will not be easy, short days. If you don't have a truck look into a Semi. Right now the used market has become very saturated. Ryder is selling 2018's for $35000

How long you had your MC? One thing most people didn't even understand is compliance

@ninefingerstrucking5735

3 ай бұрын

3 years in August. You're correct about compliance.

Do you know if a tilt trailer with capacity of 12000 lb and it is 7 by 20 would work for transportation? I am struggling, but I have a truck and a trailer. It would be great if I can make some money with that Thanks for your help

@ninefingerstrucking5735

10 ай бұрын

My first thought is in delivering containers. You would be limited to a single 20", but so what. The only possible / probable issue it in the 7' width.

Thank you for the information, do you do consultations? I have a diesel truck and wanting to jump into car hauling

@ninefingerstrucking5735

7 ай бұрын

I apologize if I didn’t get back to you already. I’m happy to do a consultation with you. I don’t charge anything right now, just happy to give the advice. Email me and I will give you my number. On a sidenote, I’m in Mexico right now won’t be back for about a month. It might have to wait a little bit.

THANK YOU

How do you get direct customers?

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

Check out Ecarriercheck.com Valuable resource. Beyond that, go to local shippers and talk to them. Check out your chamber of commerce. Also, just talk to the shippers you already go to. Dress reasonably well, leave a card. It takes time, but it is well worth it.

@truthbetold8663

Жыл бұрын

@@ninefingerstrucking5735 I appreciate the advice man…thank you!!

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

@@truthbetold8663 You're very welcome!

I'm getting ready to start doing HotShot in about 2 months. Where is the best place to get the insurance?

@ninefingerstrucking5735

29 күн бұрын

No such thing as Best. Most people end up using progressive when they first start. You may find a local insurance broker that can offer better rates, you will just have to shop around. As bad as this might be, Facebook might be a good place to ask that question as you will get hundreds of responses. Just make sure whomever you go with actually understands the trucking industry.

I can tell you 10k/mo here in the PNW off the load boards isn't real. I'm see stuff as low as $.48/mi. Good luck with that. Now I have to find this video just for a laugh.

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

Just search for 10k a week, it will show up. He's got another one out too

@412hwc

Жыл бұрын

@@ninefingerstrucking5735 u aint touchin 10k with out a cdl and a semi. fucc bro semis barely see 6-7 to a trucc runnin flatbed, even contracted freight is only goin for like $3.25 a mile

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

@@412hwc Yup!

@DANSHotshotTrucking_Outdoors

Жыл бұрын

@@ninefingerstrucking5735 Found it, and I see just a few days later he claimed to have filled all those "driver positions" and wasn't taking any more. I'd like to know how he worked that with his insurance to that many, from all over, that fast.

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

He didn't. He is now trying to sell all the info on all the O/O's that tried to sign up with him. He has two trucks / drivers on his MC#, been inspected twice, put out of service both times, truck and trailer. I'll have another video coming out soon explaining all this. @@DANSHotshotTrucking_Outdoors

Please make a video on how to get direct customers and how to invoice them or get payed without factoring. Do I make a contract or how do I go about doing that. I don’t wanna ruin a first impression because I don’t have my ducks in a row

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

I will. In the meantime, check out Ecarriercheck. It's software that is a huge help in researching customers. They do demos several times a week. As far as invoicing goes, I just use Quickbooks for the few direct customers I have. Be sure to do a credit check on potential customers / brokers if you are not factoring. Your first impression happens well before an invoice. Be professional, provide good service and you'll be fine.

@wildriderz_bw

Жыл бұрын

@@ninefingerstrucking5735 I’m using brokers and factoring but hope to get both of those middle guys out. And I use QuickBooks for my bookkeeping

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

@@wildriderz_bw I'm also planning on removing factoring, just need to find a good way to check recent credit. Load board credit checks lag too far behind to catch quickly failing brokers.

If run a non cdl hot shot what would be the best truck to run you think ?

@ninefingerstrucking5735

10 ай бұрын

I personally would run a 6.7L, F250, preferably with the 10 speed trans. 4x4 is optional, not necessary for most people.

I was looking at opportunities for a CDL A holder with no experience. I also need to obtain my endorsements. I also live in Staten Island, closer to NJ.

@ninefingerstrucking5735

7 ай бұрын

Well, there’s two ways you can go. You can spend a bunch of money on a truck and a trailer and go out and either get your own authority or lease on with someone else and see if you enjoy being on the road. Or, you can go to work for a major carrier that brings on new drivers. Without any other information, I really would recommend, starting out as a company driver running semis. You’ll get the experience, you’ll have the support, and you’ll have a nice place to sleep at night. If you have more specific questions, I am happy to offer any advice I can.

Im 45,000 into this with a company that says they don't force loads but do. Just looking for a company to work for other than who i am under . Any advice or names of hot shotting companies ?

@ninefingerstrucking5735

4 ай бұрын

I can reach out to a friend. What type of setup do you have? Just curious, how are they forcing you to take loads? At what rate?

@jenelletownsend6846

4 ай бұрын

@ninefingerstrucking5735 I am an owner operator but not really involved have insurance, dot and llc but not using with this company. We are under there authority and renting trailer. My brother is driving for them and they send payments in my account that's how I'm involved because it's my truck. They sent him to California knowing he had a deleted truck and said we'll you won't have a nother load until next week if not taking this one . This not the first time and all I've made with these people is 6 grand if that. My brother will drive for a month straight and I'm just not recouping my money if I'm this lifetime. Need another hot shot company to try.

@ninefingerstrucking5735

4 ай бұрын

@@jenelletownsend6846 What truck and trailer do you have?

Good info i appreciate if

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hey man I’m interested in starting hot shot trucking I have a 15 f250 6.7 not sure if that’ll work to start with but I’m looking for advice. I’m saving up to get a dually and trailer pay cash so I can have more profit after expenses and saving to have my own permits. Is that a good way to start I also plan to get my class a once I have the money to get going with the business. I currently have over 50k saved. Should I start now or keep saving?

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

Anthony, shoot me an email at GGTLLC9@gmail.com. I’ll give you my number and we can talk. Much easier on the phone.

@anthonypaniagua7257

Жыл бұрын

@@ninefingerstrucking5735 Will Do!!!

I am interested in starting my own business. Initially, dispatching I would love your input.

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

I’d be happy to speak with you. Shoot me an email and I can send you my phone number. I’ll be on the road most of the day tomorrow after about noon.

Im a CDL FlatBedder. Looking for better options. Do you know anyone hiring? Decent pay. These big companies are robbing us blind.

@ninefingerstrucking5735

10 ай бұрын

Owner/Operator or driver? Just want to be clear.

@cabilgibbs

10 ай бұрын

@@ninefingerstrucking5735 im "just" a Driver right now. Aspiring Owner/Op... thx for the interest.

Hey man I am working on my LLC right now for my own personal shipping company and I'm going to start a hotshoting if there's any information that you can give me with that I'm going non CDL Man that would be great I got a couple of companies that are pretty big local that said they would use me but I need to know the logistics about this if you have any information for me that would be great

@ninefingerstrucking5735

3 ай бұрын

Give me a call 630-400-5626 I'll help you any way I can

Hi I have been watching your videos about non cdl hot shot. Im new to this and you mentioned you don't mind giving advices or help to people who want to start. I am from canada i want to start non cdl as well. When you say 26,000 lbs is that the total weight of my truck and the trailer combined? Or is that combined with the load you are carrying ? To be non cdl? Also what would you reccomend as far as load board. Thanks

@ninefingerstrucking5735

3 ай бұрын

Non-CDL has a gross weight limit of 26,000 pounds. That means two things. The GVRW of your truck and trailer combined must not be more than 26,000 pounds. Also, the combined weight of the truck, trailer, cargo, fuel, everything on the truck cannot exceed 26,000 pounds. as far as load boards, I’ve had the best success with truckstop. DAT is OK, but probably 80% of my loads come from truckstop.

@fishislifehackz

3 ай бұрын

@ninefingerstrucking5735 okay thanks. Also if its non cdl then does that mean i dont have to get commercial insurance or cargo insurance ?

@ninefingerstrucking5735

3 ай бұрын

@@fishislifehackz No. Almost everything else is the same as if you had a CDL or ran a semi. Still need MC, DOT, All insurances, ELD, etc.

@fishislifehackz

3 ай бұрын

@ninefingerstrucking5735 alright sounds good thanks alot. Seems like there is really no advantage to running non cdl ? You will still need everything. The only advantage is your not paying to get your class 1 license for cdl

@ninefingerstrucking5735

3 ай бұрын

@@fishislifehackz I would be hard-pressed to come up with any advantage to running non-CDL if you’re treating this like a business. There’s not a single load out there for a non-CDL that a CDL set up couldn’t take. non-CDL set ups drastically limit the available freight. yes, there’s a few more things you need like IFTA and apportioned plates, but the potential to make so much more money is hard to pass up

Didn’t Tow Piglet already show us this?

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

He did. Unfortunately, there are still way too many people believing the nonsense some of these guys put out on KZread.

Hello. I have a ram 3500 dually and 24' flatbed trailer in SE TX. We would like to start hotshot trucking non cdl. Where do I start? Have done a few loads here and there. but would like to hit the road full time. Where do I start getting loads?

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

There are two places to get loads. The first is load boards, which is what the majority of people use, right or wrong. The second place, and better place, it’s local businesses. Manufacturing, production, construction companies, things like that. The difficult part is the relatively small trailer and low weight carrying capacity you will have. If you are not in a rush, taking the time to make local contacts is your best recipe for success.

I want to start my own hotshot business. I have the LLC and business account setup!

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

Feel free to shoot me an email if you want to talkhapy to give you my number.

@rawcircoking

9 ай бұрын

How do you get that business account set up?

I’m 19 and I want to start hotshot how do I start???any answers

@ninefingerstrucking5735

5 ай бұрын

Probably nothing you’re going to want to hear unfortunately. Until you’re 21, you cannot get your CDL and cross state lines that limits you to non-CDL work. Which is hard for anyone. Your insurance rates will be crazy high. If you can find insurance under $40,000 a year, you’ll be doing very well. The best thing I can suggest is try to find a local trucking company and get some experience in your CDL. Once you turn 21, you will be able to cross state lines and have a much better chance of being successful. Your insurance will still be high until about 26 or so.

How can we reach you outside of KZread?

@ninefingerstrucking5735

6 ай бұрын

Shoot me an email at GGTLLC9@gmail.com. I’ll give you my phone number and you can give me a call. Just to let you know, I’m currently currently in Mexico. I will be back in about two weeks. The phone reception is not so great down here.

Can it be profitable to do intrastate CDL hotshot?

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it's possible. Check out my video local vs otr. Also, it is very important to do local market research. Look for manufacturers, contract builders, etc. Build contacts before you even start.

@zasueta6352

Жыл бұрын

@@ninefingerstrucking5735 thanks 👍 good info

@jonathanmunk1697

Жыл бұрын

I run local stuff with a 25 foot trailer and gas motor. I haul small farm equipment. You just have to find a niche.

Sounds like a big line of bull shit every one gets in over supply of trucks to little frieght and high expenses becomes bankrupt no way to make that kind of money with a pick up truck

@ninefingerstrucking5735

11 ай бұрын

Did you watch the video? Because that was kind of the point. Lots of people putting up false information.

YEAP I HEARD IT TOO JUST DON'T MAKE SENSE

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

Nope!

So if 10k is an unrealistic number what is a more accurate realistic number ?

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

In my experience, and with talking to many drivers on the road, in the current market, working mostly off the spot market/load boards, a 40 foot CDL set up scaling 18,000 pounds and a driver willing to put in the time should safely average around $6500 per week. Same driver in a good non-CDL set up, 40 foot scaling 10,000 pounds will average around 4500. of course, there are always exceptions, but these are realistic and attainable numbers right now. This week I’m only going to get about $5700, last week I did 7800, the week before that I did 8700, the week before that I did 6400. Just for reference.

@joebrings5817

9 ай бұрын

I’m a Cdl hotshot and 5000-6000 is what I average but I’m home average 4 nights a week. But I live in an area where hotshot freight is readily available

@estherrodriguez5906

Ай бұрын

@@joebrings5817 Where do you live? What load board do you use?

Whats a cheap truck to get into this?? Dont have the best credit want to cashout

@ninefingerstrucking5735

10 ай бұрын

You need a reliable diesel truck. If you’re going non-CDL, a three-quarter ton is what you would want to get. If you are going, CDL, bigger almost always equals better. It does not have to be the newest or prettiest vehicle. Reliability is key. as far as with Truck, there’s way too many opinions out there for me to narrow it down realistically.

How could I contact you regarding starting my own authority?

@ninefingerstrucking5735

11 ай бұрын

Email is best. ggtllc9@gmail.com

I started my company last year in Va..D3 Hauling LLC. Hot shot company and iam looking to grow and develop into into a profitable hot shot company. What's the best way to get direct contacts

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

Shoot me an email and I will give you my phone number. If you’re willing to do the legwork, I know of an excellent tool that can help you do the research.

@adrianjames1208

Жыл бұрын

Good morning. ..iam here with my wife and we both would be honored to speak with you when u have time

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

@@adrianjames1208 shoot me an email at GGTLLC9@gmail.com

Is it worth it to do local hot shot with 3/4 ton 1 ton truck

@ninefingerstrucking5735

10 ай бұрын

It Canby, if you can find consistent work. I have a video of local verses over the road, breaking out some of the pricing and costs. Maybe check that one out

Looking to succeed out of Indiana non cdl setup with a cdl 5 years authority lookin to stay strong

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

Keep at it! Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help you out. Just curious, are you going to be switching to a CDL set up?

@treymon8137

Жыл бұрын

@Nine Fingers Trucking I do plan to eventually get out of the 3/4 Ton and turn this into a family thing the last few years have just kept me going

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

@@treymon8137 once you can make the jump to a CDL set up, or a semi if that’s the direction you’re going, the net revenue takes a nice jump. Good luck!

@treymon8137

Жыл бұрын

@Nine Fingers Trucking semi is the direction I'm trying to go I sure can't wait

Omg…. Do you really talk that fast or did you speed up the video?

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

LOL! I sped it up a little. May be too much.

I saw that video too and new immediately he was full of shit.

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

What really bothers me about the video is all of the positive comments he gets. It just tells me that the people watching really do not understand what they’re getting into.

@codymullican1988

Жыл бұрын

@@ninefingerstrucking5735 people are gullible I guess

I’m starting a company inform me please

@ninefingerstrucking5735

4 ай бұрын

Shoot me an email @ggtllc9@gmail.com I'll give you my number

@lateefshabazz1016

4 ай бұрын

@@ninefingerstrucking5735 thsnk you first thing in am

Where can we talk to you I’m thinking of buying a trailer and getting in the industry would love pointers or advice

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the delay in replying. Shoot me an email and I'll give you my number. GGTLLC9@gmail.com

thank you i like 3500 when search peope said must have asin transmission and i understand asin transmission but one don't confused is 14 gear ratio what 14 gear ratio

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure exactly what you’re referring to with 14. However, you will probably want somewhere around a 4.30 gear ratio. Probably nothing higher than that, may be a little lower. Some people like a 2.73, but I think that’s a little low for pulling heavier loads. may be a 4.10 all of those numbers refer to the rear end gear ratio

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

3.73, not 2.73.

@rodneymurphy3388

Жыл бұрын

Think you mean 3500 high output 4.10 gears Asin Transmission.......Asin is the way to go in the ram....the 68rfe is weaker for towing and will need a rebuild if hotshoting between 250k and 280k miles....if your pulling heavy........the asin is a medium duty Transmission and has a steeper first gear ratio......geared differently and maximized for heavy towing.....

i have cdl i wanna go with cdl im trying to get truck i didn't get yet but i'm looking

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

Let me know if I can answer any specific questions for you. Truck recommendations, size of truck, trailers, etc. I can only offer you opinions, but they’re based off of a good amount of research and experience.

@rodneymurphy3388

Жыл бұрын

Consider a good used Semi truck and lease on to a solid company.......I'm just saying this because nobody actually ask me too Consider a semi truck......after doing hotshot....I'm not bashing it....just Consider a semi and don't let repair cost scare you....a truck is only as good as its previous and current maintenance schedule........ask around do your research...if you decide pickup truck ram 2016 to 2018 4.10 gears Asin Transmission best years in my opinion......

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

@@rodneymurphy3388 I agree. A semi would be my choice as well for most situations. I have a different video on that. Thanks for sharing the info on the Ram

@jimmyjames6487

Жыл бұрын

@Nine Fingers Trucking retired OTR O/O here. Drove reefer for 16 years. Been out of driving for 6 years. Looking to get back in doing hotshot. Found a sweet low mileage 2002 F 550 7.3 pre emissions. 138,000 miles. One owner rv hauler. Set up with boxes and auxiliary fuel tank. Clean truck always garaged. Looks almost new. Would this be a good truck to start with for a cdl setup with a 40' dove tail gooseneck? Thanks.

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

@@jimmyjames6487 absolutely nothing wrong with that truck. It does have its pros and cons. It’s very reliable and parts are everywhere. But, it’s loud and doesn’t have a lot of power relative to a newer vehicle. But who needs to be the first to the top of the mountain. As far as the trailer, how much of a dovetail? How much flat deck do you have? Are you looking to haul cargo or vehicles?

Frankly, I think he's full of shit. You stated the truth in this video just how many miles you'll have to drive to earn that big money. That's just not going to happen on a consistent basis. Might happen now and then but consistently? Not going to happen. The high cost of fuel is another huge factor. Diesel trucks do not get good mileage and the more weight you put behind them the worse it gets so you had better be getting at least $3.00 a mile doing hot shot. Why? Not only do you have the normal expenses of a trucking company, but you also have the additional expense of hotels. Don't forget to factor that shit in on your company expenses. When you have to do hotels 6 to 8 times a week it adds up very quickly. That is provided you are still not allowed to sleep in your truck. Not sure of that rule anymore so I could be incorrect on that.

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

James, thank you for the comment. Just answer the question, yes, you are allowed to sleep in your truck. You just cannot claim sleeper berth unless you actually have one. It’s very difficult right now to get anywhere near three dollars a mile. I just posted another video on Hotshot in 2023 stating that I might actually be bowing out of this industry. depends on if another job comes through or not.

@jamesbass9797

Жыл бұрын

@@ninefingerstrucking5735 -- If you can't claim sleeper birth then wouldn't you be violating the HOS regulations?

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesbass9797 not 100% sure what you’re asking, but hours of service is simply this. You can have a maximum of 14 hours on duty in a single day. Then you are required to take 10 hours off duty. Where are you take those 10 hours is completely up to you. This is how people in pick up trucks are able to sleep in their truck. Once you complete your 10 hours off duty, you can then go back on service. The advantage of sleeper berth if you can break up your on duty hours, if needed. There are guidelines associated with that.

Love to talk with you

@ninefingerstrucking5735

4 ай бұрын

Shoot me an email. GGTLLC9@gmail.com. I’ll send you my number.

Bs!!!!! I been hotshotting for the last 5yrs and ain’t no way u goin make 10k a week on no non cdl it’s hard to make that with a semi!! U need a 120k pound lowboy for that 10k

Hello is an IRP required for hot shot trucking?

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

CDL set up, yes. Non-CDL set up, no.

Cut back on ths caffine dude.

@ninefingerstrucking5735

3 ай бұрын

Sorry bud, video got sped up a bit

thank you i'm trying to get ram 3500 dually what do i need look or check the truck

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

With Rams, the biggest thing to look out for is the transmission. There are certain years that were much more reliable than others. Certain types of transmissions as well. This is where some Internet research would come in to play. Out of curiosity, why not a 4500 or 5500?

@marshalltrucking2064

Жыл бұрын

@@ninefingerstrucking5735 4500 & 5500 Are tuned differant , at hi-way speed ( 70 mph) 3500 will be at 1900 rpm and 4500 & 5500 will be at 2100or even 2200 rpm. Sure you can haul more weight, but fuel cost will be up considerably & engine life shorter. Plus accual tow rating not that much differant.

@rodneymurphy3388

Жыл бұрын

​@Marshall Trucking Get a 2016 to 2018 4th Gen ram 3500 high hp or a 4500 with the 4:10 gears and Asin Transmission......best years made......to be brutally honest I did hotshot for 2 years with a 3500......what I would tell you save time and money....buy a good used semi truck lease it on and learn the business.....you will thank yourself in the long run.....

He was also taking 25% 😂

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

He says he was, but I don't believe he ever actually leased anyone on. There is no record of it on SAFER

How to get in touch with you to get started please

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

Shoot me an email at GGTLLC 9@gmail.com. However, I won’t be available for the next 2 1/2 weeks. I’m out of the country.

I need help how do I reach you

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

ggtllc9@gmail.com

Dang dude, lay off of the caffeine, you're talking way too fast.

@ninefingerstrucking5735

10 ай бұрын

Just excited :)

@H2HOtex

10 ай бұрын

Cocaine is a hell of a drug

How much can you realistically make off of a 200 mile run?

@ninefingerstrucking5735

4 ай бұрын

Honestly, there are too many variables to say. Figure a short 200-mile run will take about four hours. An hour to get there and load, and a half hour to unload. 5.5 hours total. And you still need to drive home or to the next job. To cover costs, you would need a minimum of about $750 gross if that is the only run of the day. More of course is better. The problem with only getting $3 per mile is by the time you pay all your overhead; you will only net may be $150-200. In todays' economy, that just isn't enough (for me) to justify being in business. I can get a job at a warehouse making $25 per hour and have no worries. To make the "hassle" of owning a trucking business worthwhile, I need to make more.

ok so how do i know is the truck has 4:10 ratio or is asin transmission

@marshalltrucking2064

Жыл бұрын

Asin dip stick will be on right side ( as you face engine from front) others will be on left side.

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

Shoot me an email @ GGTLLC9@gmail.com I'll give you my # and I can help you out.

@markramsey8776

Жыл бұрын

An Asin transmission has the dipstick on the drivers side of engine, 68rfe transmission it is on the passenger side of engine.

Good luck 😂

$10,000 a week non cdl, lmao.. yeah that’s not gonna happen bud

Hi, I would like to learn,

@ninefingerstrucking5735

11 ай бұрын

Feel free to shoot me an email at GGCLLC9@gmail.com

Hahahahahaha sure okay !! 🤦🏻‍♂️

Wait he just talk about another KZread video. Nothing about how to make 10 a month lol wtf just happened lol😂

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

Well, I appreciate the sarcasm. Obviously, the whole idea was to point out the fact that you’re not gonna make 10,000 a month running on CDL Hotshot. At least 99% of us aren’t.

you wasted all this time down talking another person hustle !!!! ridiculous

@ninefingerstrucking5735

10 ай бұрын

Sorry you feel that way. But I think the word you were looking for is scam, not hustle. Hustle implies a legitimate business, people working honestly to better than selves. What this person was doing was scamming people out of their money. I’m sorry, I don’t think it’s ridiculous to call them out at all.

@user-co2ej2lc5i

9 ай бұрын

I apologize an understand now just had thought you was gonna give me some valuable points for the business !! being im just starting a hotshotting venture

@ninefingerstrucking5735

9 ай бұрын

@@user-co2ej2lc5i I genuinely appreciate the apology!. And I’m very happy to assist you in anyway I can. I make the offer all the time, shoot me an email and I’ll give you my phone number.

How to lie on you tube !!!!

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

I am unsure who you are referring to. Me, or the person I made my video about.

I’m trying to start my own hotshot business but I would like you to gid me

@ninefingerstrucking5735

6 ай бұрын

I’m happy to help you out anyway I can. Just getting back from Mexico. Shoot me an email at GGTLLC9@gmail.com and I’ll give you my number.

@user-ns6mz7ds3y

6 ай бұрын

@@ninefingerstrucking5735 ok I just sent you a email thank you for reaching back out to me

People making these videos are contributing to the demise of the hotshot business... When I first started you had to have a CDL. These fly by night, Non CDL trucker's have messed the industry up for the Real Hotshot driver's... The broker's are breaking loads down and putting them on two NON CDL hotshot trucks vs the whole load going on a 40ft for the flat rate... SMH... They've saturated the market. Ruined the Hotshot industry...

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

I can’t disagree with anything you’ve said.

@mr.FactsOverFiction

Жыл бұрын

@@ninefingerstrucking5735 I've watched the hotshot industry dwindle every since Obama came into office"

Hey I was wondering if I could email you about getting started. I have my llc and ein just hoping to get some guidance on how to not spend too much of my own savings up front.

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Shoot me an email and I’ll send you my number. Give me a call tomorrow after about 11. I have deliveries all morning.

Let me contact you Bossman I Appreciate any Guidance. 24 & Just Started Trucking Business out of SC .

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

Shoot me an email at GGTLLC9@gmail.com. I’ll be happy to give you my phone number. Hopefully I’ll be able to answer a lot of your questions.

Where can I contact you at?

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

GGTLLC9@gmail.com

Just sent you and email.

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

Nice

I WANNA START HOTSHOT ISNIT GOOG TIME TO START

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

Are you looking to go CDL or non-CDL? It makes a big difference, especially right now.

How can I call you

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

Shoot me an email at GGTLLC9@Gmail.com. But I won’t be available for the next 2 1/2 weeks. I’m out of the country.

Well can u hmu or send me your contact

@ninefingerstrucking5735

Жыл бұрын

Shoot me an email.Ggtllc9@gmail.com. I can send you my number. I’m taking the rest of the week off, but I should still be available most of the days.