Small load hotshot problems...

Digger · Small load hotshot problems...

I'm just getting into the Hotshot business and I've signed up with a transport company here in Texas. The problem is I'm not getting anywhere near the runs I need to keep this business going. I'm driving a diesel F250 with a long bed but don't yet have a trailer, so all my loads are pickup loads. I want to increase my runs, but being tied to a transport company I wonder if I'm prevented from taking other loads. Any suggestions on how I can get this business going more productively?

mhlogistics

Hey Digger the best advice I can offer you is to trade the truck in on a late model dually and get a gooseneck trailer. I can't see how you can make it with just a 3/4 pickup and no trailer? In my oppinion being leased to a company is the wrong way to go also. You'll be giving to much of your profit away. I load several trucks everyday and none of them are leased Owner Operators, there all Independent. Being Independent allows you to step away if your not making it where your at. Good Luck Gary M&H Logistics www.flatbedcarrier.com

Digger

I'm beginning to seriously appreciate that advise. Being very new at this I wanted to get started on the right foot and not make a huge investment when I didn't know the potential. Now I'm beginning to visualize the potential, but I'm not getting enough runs to satisfy the needs. I finally got two runs yesterday, but that has been after a week with nothing. I can understand the slow times, but I expect a run at least every other day, if not every day. I need to know how to charge for a load and secure a few good contacts, then I'll work on making the move. Thanks for your advice.

Tom Cobb

Since you live in Victoria you should try Cheetah located in Alvin. They use a lot of pickups. My brother drives his 1500 pickup. They do a lot of Houston and TX, LA runs.

Otherwise what Gary said is true. Get a dually and trailer after you have the money to pay for startup costs and have operating funds.

Digger

bth9461

Hey digger how are things going? Have you had any luck with your start up. I started with a 3/4 ton and and a 14k trailer.

Brian

Tom Cobb

Digger

You might also try Victory and Venture Transport.

http://www.venture-transport.com/locations

Victory - 713:682-8900