Taking a Shot at Hot Shot Trucking

1. Taking a Shot at Hot Shot Trucking Hotshot trucking, or hot shot trucking, is a relatively basic idea. A heavy-duty pickup pulls a flatbed instead of utilising a standard semi-trailer vehicle. Randy Eilerts has been a hotshot since October, but he’s been driving semis for a long time. Tallgrass Trucking LLC is a business in Algona, Iowa. “I had this concept for a long time and when I got tired of my day job, I simply plunged in head first and executed it,” Eilerts said. Tallgrass Trucking LLC’s Randy Eilerts drives a hotshot rig out of Algona, Iowa. Randy Eilerts owns and operates a hotshot rig in Algona, Iowa. Tallgrass Trucking LLC photo. Eilerts tows a PJ 30' low-pro gooseneck trailer with ramps behind a Dodge 3500 pickup vehicle. His hotshot rig transports a diverse range of goods throughout the Midwest and as far south as Texas. His company transports anything from heavy gear and equipment to hay, timber, and construction supplies. If you need a quick delivery or have a little cargo, you should employ a hotshot. The word originated in the Texas oil fields, when pickup trucks would make a fast run for components to save the rigs from shutting down. Hot shot hauling are now seen lugging goods all throughout the country. More people are getting into the industry since it is less expensive to start than traditional transportation. Most hotshots, according to Eilerts, spend $50,000 to $80,000 to get started. The obvious equipment needs, such as pickups and trailers, are big price items. According to him, most hotshots drive trucking authority a 3500 to 5500 truck with a 40-foot mini-float trailer.

2. To secure the load, cargo control devices such as chains, binders, and ratchet-straps are also required. Eilerts has 10 of each tool, as well as a variety of tarp sizes and a slew of bungee cords. Learning and complying with state and federal rules are among the obstacles. Obtaining a U.S. DOT motor carrier authorization, liability insurance, drug and alcohol testing membership, driver qualification files, and necessary hours of service are just a few of the criteria, according to an article on Overdrive. For hotshot drivers with a gross combined weight rating of 26,001 lbs. or over, a CDL, or commercial driver’s licence, is also required. Hotshot trucking, on the other hand, is the way to go for someone like Eilerts. When he navigates from the cab of his pickup truck, he loves being his own boss and doesn’t feel like a normal trucker. “I like it because I get to work alone and travel throughoutthe country,” Eilerts explained.