![]() On top of this, the frequency of oil changes required on gassers means you'd be stopping every week or two for a change somewhere. The pumps are slower so you spend more time filling up, they are not as spacious so getting a trailer in and out isn't always possible like on the truckers side, and auxiliary tanks can't legally hold gasoline because of how combustible it is. Really hard to part-time on weekends when you can't load/unload.Ī note about gas trucks. What's also important to note, 95% of shippers/receivers are closed on weekends. Throw in your truck and trailer payments, you are looking at $3000-$5000 a month in overhead without calculating fuel, tires, oil changes, fuel filters, wear and tear, etc. Gas trucks can't do it, and you won't make anything if you aren't using your insurance full-time. Insurance and equipment costs are $1000-$2500 a month. A lot of you come here to ask about a weekend, single week, or a full-time gig with a half ton pickup (f150/1500). Let's start with all of you you have a truck and want to put it to work part time, or want to try hotshotting as a side gig. ![]() So if you are new to the subreddit, new to hotshots, or looking to get into it, here is some basic information. We do see a lot of new faces checking in asking the same questions. For this reason, I have made this post to help people get started in the business and answer most of things a beginner might need to know. With all that being said, hotshotting is much cheaper to get into because it does just require a pickup and not a semi. Another advantage to hotshotting is expenses on pickups are generally much less than that of a semi, and much easier to do yourself. We use pickup trucks to transport freight, generally expediting shipping. We don't drive semi trucks although we follow all the same rules and regulations, as well as most of us having commercial driver's licenses and having driven semis in the past. If you are not ready to begin working please wait and contact me when you are.įastest way to start is to call or text me with the area listed in the ad or your zipcode.To start, what is hotshot trucking? Hotshots are an alternative to regular trucking. Please include the SPECIFIC area you live in, and I or someone on my team will return your call. If you can deliver excellent customer service by delivering the Newspaper every night please call, Dee Anna at 346.226.9202 if no answer, please text me or leave a message. Most routes make between $350 + a week for this part-time experience, operating as an Independent Contractor. ![]() Routes pay per paper at a variety of rates. MUST HAVE at least liability auto insurance, a Valid Driver’s License, and reliable transportation that's economical to drive. Usually, between the hours of 11 pm until completed. Job Description: Carrier works EVERY NIGHT early morning hours delivering a mixture of apartments and homes. We are looking for reliable people to deliver newspapers EVERY NIGHT in ALL Houston Zip Codes. If you call or text please include the area (above) you are closest to. If you like to travel or go out of town overnight, this won't be for you.
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