Hi, I'm looking for any advise on getting started in hot shotting, part time, in the New England area. I currently have a full time job and a part time job driving tractor trailer. I'm willing to give up the trucking job for this. My reason is, I own a 2000 Ford F350 dually that I'd like to try making some money with. When I bought it, I was going to use it for pulling my camper and for personal transportation only, but the price of fuel, insurance, maintenance, etc... is killing me. I'm seriously considering getting rid of my truck because of the cost. If I can't make money with it, I simply cannot justify keeping it, but I love my truck and don't want to sell it. By the way. When I registered, I had a little case of fat finger syndrome.:doah: I accidentally added an "8" to my sign in name. How do I change it? I've gone to my profile and can't find any way to change it. Thanks Howard
Howard, To be perfectly honest, the cost of insurance and licensing, part time hot shotting is not a good idea. The insurance will run you 7-8K per year and unless you are going to run 10K or more each month in loaded miles, you would lose money. Hope that helps, if you have any questions, you can call me at 512 769-0292
good luck, and i hope you are ready to work 15-20 hours a day 6-7 days a week.....right now is not a good time to do it, unless you have a big savings account!!!!!
My truck is already registered commercial and I have commercial insurance on it, but not to the tune of $7000 to $8000 per year. Your saying I'll have to get more insurance that I've already got? gbuddenhagen: 15-20 hrs. a day and 6-7 days a week??? Don't DOT hours of service regs apply to hot shotters? Or are we exaggerating a little? Howard
yes hour regulation hours count.....but in a real world with all the road construction and traffic if you go by the books you will not make it.....
Well, I guess from the sounds of it, I'll stick with part-time truck driving for now and, unless something changes, trade my truck for a more economical vehicle and sell my camper this fall.:dunno: Thanks for your help guys. Howard
Not scared so much as practical. Like I said, I drive tractor-trailer, so I'm not afraid. I just can't justify the expense of keeping such a big truck for so little reason. If it could make me some money, then it would be worth it. From the sounds of it, going the hot shot route would end up costing me. Howard
This is a fairly old post but just found this forum and am having fun browsing through the threads/posts while I'm in WI waiting to deploy to Kuwait. I have a 01 GMC Duramax 3/4T ext cab/LB that I haul lots of toys with (34ft fifth wheel, 4 place enclosed snowmobile trailer, equipment trailer with backhoe, cars, etc). The one thing I do part time that has paid for my truck lots of times over plus pays for my toys is snowplowing. I'm from northern NH and with a 48 account plow route it doesn't take long to make some $$$. More than pays for the wear and tear on the truck. It's hard work and requires lots of dedication to keep a customer base that keeps coming back year after year but the rewards for me have been outstanding! In years past I've always done the entire route myself that involved 12-16 hours a storm. This past year I finally sucked up enough pride and bought a second truck to help me. Night and day stress reliever having two trucks and I'm still making $$$!!! Another thing I just have to add seeing lots of Ford and Dodge guys on here. My 01 GMC has only needed one upper ball joint, one wheel bearing and a TSS in the four years I've plowed with it, going on fifth season. It was an Ebay special from Texas when I bought it and never saw a plow or a sander for that matter before I bought it. I have friends that have brand new Dodge and Ford diesels that havent held up that well. Not trying start a brand war just a dedicated GM guy that loves his Duramax and will miss it while I'm gone!!! Look forward to reading more posts in Kuwait!!! Randy
