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Thinking of getting into hot shot trucking.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by BBrown1997, Dec 28, 2023.

  1. Dec 28, 2023 #1
    BBrown1997

    BBrown1997 Bobtail Member

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    Is it a good time to get into hot shot trucking?
     
    BBrown1997, Dec 28, 2023
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  3. Dec 28, 2023 #2
    Grumppy

    Grumppy Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Hot Shot is a very difficult industry.

    The first question is not whether its a good time, the first question is how much experience do you have in the trucking/transportation industry?
     
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  4. Dec 28, 2023 #3
    cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    My cousins husband went into hot shot, after retirement. He is doing OK, but not making a lot. It's more of a dream being lived for him
     
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  5. Dec 28, 2023 #4
    tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

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    People have been flooding into hotshot for a few years. It looks to me like there are too many hotshots and not enough freight.
     
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  7. Dec 28, 2023 #5
    Ridgeline

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    So easy to get into, anyone can drive a pickup and a trailer.

    The rates suck, I had some engines, trans and rear axles moved from the old shop to the new shop. I could have done it with one of the drivers but I helped out someone who was struggling, he gave me a price for the three trips which came to $1.45 a mile. He said that was his price but I ended up giving him $2 a mile because I felt bad he didn't know how to price his services. He ended up sitting with one of my load planners to learn how it really works.
     
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