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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After trucking well over 2 decades, I know a thing or two about buying a hotshot pickup. Nearly 7 of those years were spent on the hotshot side. Through the years, I’ve been involved in selecting several trucks. One of the trucks was mine, and several were company trucks. Running many of these trucks harder … Read more
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Today we take on the age old question, do I need a dually for hotshot trucking? Hotshot trucking is a passion I’ve pursued, followed and been active in for years. I’ll remind you right up front, I’ve delivered hotshot loads with both single and dual rear wheeled pickups, from heavy 3/4 tons to dual rear … 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
