How to START hotshot

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[josedelarosa]

Love that you give the advice for free! All the other ones are always selling a course! You are so humble!

[UnlikelyLDS]

I know this guy personally and this video speaks for itself on how much he knows. God bless Alex.

[revolutionanarchy]

Hey brother, you just passed me on I-40 in Tennessee. I was in gold f350 dually. I waved and flashed my lights. Huge fan of your page

[thebossman]

It's always entertaining watching hotshots back into a spot at the truck stop.

[alexandergould]

Absolutely a true professional. Most people won't disclose "trade secrets" without wanting compensation. Its refreshing to see someone like yourself looking out for people who want to do this. Thank you for that. I'm seriously considering doing this when I get out of the U.S. Army, because of following you and watching your videos. Keep it up brotha! Stay safe!

[jgetscensored]

I’m in the military right now. Got about ten years left to retirement. But this totally looks like something I could get into after I get out.

[haticedincer-tn]

First of all, I am very thankful to you for that professional hardwork video content. I never saw this kind of detailed + very professionally designed processes + simple describing. As Einstein said "If you cannot describe a thing in simple words, you did not understand it completely." But you absolutely did sir. Thank you

[kctyphoon]

If you ever needed an example of a person who is ‘driven’ to succeed - you’re looking at one.

[paniel]

Hey Alex great video, I’ve been watching your videos quite a bit to learn all I can. I recently decided to start hotshot trucking after being in supply chain for nearly twenty years. Just received notification tonight that my LLC is officially filed. Luckily the company I currently work for is selling me a truck and trailer which is going to be a great help and since I manage the fleet I know the history on the equipment. Fellow Houston Native, thank for all the info!

[cookingitup]

And that is why you are blessed sharing information with us who are struggling, and have many Facebook friends who are in the business but refuse to help others start their business and just brag about everything with their trucking business may you continue to prosper and do good things thank you so much

[Bigdawgmorro]

You don’t need 15k-20k 😭 you can start up 5k you can get a business account with enterprise and lease they trucks

[kctyphoon]

Ya know what would be cool - if you started to keep a running map of the USA, with all the highways/roads you’ve traveled highlighted so everyone can see where you’ve been.

[kevindunn]

One note on factoring companies, some will put a lien on your property, have a 1 year minimum contract and have monthly gross goals. So interview multiple factoring companies very well before you sign up. I made a list of questions and called 7 before I selected one. Great videos! Really enjoy them.

[ivan]

Man, I loved the way you started this video. I've watched tons of videos, I cannot recall of anyone, ever, doing what you did at the beginning. Well, right away that is. How you quickly said, hey, this is what I had when I started and it took a while. Many people, doesn't matter if its in this business or real estate, they try to sell you a dream. However, from the start you said this does not happen overnight. I really appreciate that, people don't tend to do that! That is extremely genuine, I just found your channel and liking the content a lot. I don't even hot shot.

[DutyUnknown]

I just came from your “what’s the best truck for hotshot” video and I was sold on getting a ram to go along with a 35ft. I plan on getting my CDL soon. Seems like I have a lot to learn.

[deadshot_]

I’m going to start getting prepared for this, I have just a little Ford F-150 ecoboost, but I’ll work for my F-350 and get a trailer to start this whole thing up.
I truly hope it all goes together. Thank you for the tips

[tallydude]

Pretty cool bumping into you at the Pilot in Midway, Fl this morning. Stay safe out there bro!

[toothrowedTV]

Glad I found this channel
I got my Cdl a year ago I got a 2019 Ford dually 37k miles right now
I been wanting to hot shot
Thanks for ur advice
I’m in San Antonio Texas

[Racc-]

Just want to say you’ve gained a fan just from how humble you are AND how realistic you are. I’m looking to start this type of trucking as a side gig, but like you I came from a financial mess to where I am today, and I respect anyone that has also brought themselves up from that.

Do you know if a TWIC card (Transportation Workers Identification) will carry over or translate into anything that I will need to get started?

[shang]

Thank you so much! I’m so confused on starting this and I’m so anxious. You really added some structure to the madness in my head with this checklist.