A dually certainly isn’t a requirement for hotshot trucking. Having used both, I highly recommend using a dually in most applications. Nearly every reason some hotshot truckers chose single rear wheels is based on false assumptions. This article is about helping you avoid the same mistakes.
Hotshot truck loads aren’t hard to find, but the best ones require a little more focus and skill to find and book. Furthermore, it takes the commitment of a pro to haul for that same customer, over and over. Although you’re most likely finding most of your loads through a load board now, this certainly … Read more
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This question actually came from a friend who’s thinking about hot shotting full time. We’ll line out a few assumptions. Then we’ll help decide whether to use load boards or a dispatch service. Full disclosure here. The Trucking Podcast does get a commission from sales of Trucker’s Edge, but that’s not the point of this … Read more
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If you know me at all, you know I love hot shot trucking. I have nearly 7 years experience in hot shotting. I spent a year hauling RVs as an owner operator. I also spent almost 6 years hauling livestock with a 1 ton dually and goose-neck trailer. I made good money doing both. I … Read more
