There is a great article written by Curtis Carper regarding Hot Shot Trucking Jobs. As an introduction he says that hot shot trucking jobs are ones that utilize set ups that are smaller than the normal semi truck and trailer. This kind of truck is also called less than truckload (LTL). An example is a one ton diesel dually that pulls a 40 foot gooseneck trailer. The driver is an owner-operator and will need cash to start up and run his own business. Strict bookkeeping is essential to keep track of costs such as insurance, fuel, license compliance, and equipment maintenance. With long hours on the road, it is helpful to have someone at home to help with this. These costs can be significant and should be considered before starting out. You will need to know about state and federal permits.
A way to get hot shot trucking jobs is to use a trucking broker. They will assign the jobs to you. You will gain trust with the company and work your way up to the most desirable jobs. A trucker who leases himself and his rig to a trucking company could net 65% profit. To save money, sleep in the truck. Motels will ruin the profit margin. The article goes on to explain exactly what kind of trucks you should buy, why you shouldn’t lease one, and how to prepare before purchasing anything. The truck needs to be acceptable to the trucking carrier you are planning to work for.
Right now on our job board there are many hot shot trucking jobs. The companies hiring are Airgas, CDN Logistics, Paschall Trucklines, Western Freightways, Blackhawk Transportation, Heico and Saia. See our job listings now.
The video below explains what you can do with different class truck driving licenses.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/636717/how_to_succeed_in_hot_shot_trucking.html
