Looking to make a change, professionally, and hotshotting is looking fairly tempting. Anyone have some advice?
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My take on it after spending 40 years in the oilfield and using them on a daily basis. It is a tough business, and can be profitable. The key is if you can find a customer that is busy, that calls for you specifically. Going on the call board, is not as good. Depending on the industry you primarily work for, your activity is tied to theirs. Long hours, on call all the time, not a lot of days off
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Got a few buddies who run loads. Most of them got in with a broker and hauled cargo trailers to Cali, and cars back. A few have gotten into hot shots with connections they made running for brokers, but several have just moved back to brokers and hauling trailers/cars. Constant money and always a load headed somewhere. If you do it, plan on a new truck every other year or so, 80-140k miles a year is the norm or more depending on the time your willing to be out. I've run a couple of lighter short hauls for them, but don't really care to be gone like that. A dually and a take 5 car hauler can be as busy as they want these days.
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Originally posted by Burnadell View PostI have no input on the hotshot business except, as already mentioned, you will need a new vehicle every year or so. Plan those costs in your plan.
What did you decide to do with this business opportunity?
https://discussions.texasbowhunter.c...d.php?t=700710
Such a shame.
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I done it for myself for a few years and we had 3 trucks running when I hung it up. Buy a used truck to start with until you know it'll be something you will stick with. Try to find a contact to haul for before you buy anything. If all else fails haul campers. I averaged 115k miles a year and only quit so I could be home, you can't make money at the house. If I had to do it again I'd really look at the campers.
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