Hotshot trucking

[mobilnissan1991]

I’m going to start hotshot trucking for the oilfield, small items with my F150 for now. Just waiting on some necessary equipment to come in. Id eventually like to upgrade to a dually in a year for more payload and towing capacity. Would yall recommend a newer truck? Im highly considering a 99-03 7.3 F350 but not opposed to other trucks. Those of you who hotshot/drive alot please chime in

Below is the headache rack I just installed on my truck, from BackRack/RealTruck. Good quality and doesnt break the bank if anyone is looking to buy one.

 

[SC Maintenance]

So what are some likely loads for the oil patch in this scenario? I am curious.

 

[fantastic]

All the old 7.3's are thinning out. The ones I see mostly have a bunch of miles and are ragged out & the odd ones on eBay with 100k miles on them are priced way too high for their age. Get something with reasonable mileage & age.

 

[Chris142]

Do you have a Class A?

 

[mobilnissan1991]

So what are some likely loads for the oil patch in this scenario? I am curious.

Anything within my payload from what I understand. They use alot of 1/2 tons for oilfield hotshot here.

I have a Class D license

 

[Chris142]

Anything within my payload from what I understand. They use alot of 1/2 tons for oilfield hotshot here.

I have a Class D license

Gotta watch it. Most insurance companies won't insure you without a class A if driving for hire and in many states any trailer over 10k also requires a class A.

I learned all this when my buddy did what your doing and I had to go rescue him at a weigh station.

 

[ecotourist]

So what are some likely loads for the oil patch in this scenario? I am curious.

Random heavy loads. The odd oil full barrel full of who knows what, drilling equipment, heavy castings, etc. Whatever is needed "right now".

Seems like an interesting job. Should be a lot easier nowadays with GPS.

 

[Speedbird001]

Sweet, sorry I cannot be of much help with truck selection... From what I hear unless you are towing ALOT and often diesels are not worth the cost/risk. I read an article about a new Cummins I6 gas, looks cool, but probably take a few years to filter down to the market.

Are you using a broker, or a service like "Go Share"?

At this moment, my dream/vision is to retire from the airline ~59, get a high-end 20 foot truck for similar work, but focus on Pharma and Vulnerable cargo... Figure I only have to work 2-3 jobs a week to hit the #s I need.

 

[mobilnissan1991]

Just talked to a friend of mine, he said Ill be put on their insurance and can drop my current insurance.

Ill be making alot of runs to Houston from what I understand.

Speedbird, medical courier is something Id like to do also.

 

[SeaJay]

Just talked to a friend of mine, he said Ill be put on their insurance and can drop my current insurance.

Ill be making alot of runs to Houston from what I understand.

Speedbird, medical courtier is something Id like to do also.

I'm not quite sure exactly what being "put on their insurance" means. Make sure you consult someone knowledgeable on those insurance details (someone other than your friend) with a copy friend's insurance documents to make sure you are protected.

 

[mobilnissan1991]

Ill be starting within the next 2 weeks. Changing my oil this afternoon with Castrol Edge EP 5W30, after this oci Ill use HPL 5W30/5W40, my driving will be perfect for extended ocis

 

[SC Maintenance]

Ill be starting within the next 2 weeks. Changing my oil this afternoon with Castrol Edge EP 5W30, after this oci Ill use HPL 5W30/5W40, my driving will be perfect for extended ocis

Will be interesting to hear how it goes. Good luck!

 

[mobilnissan1991]

Will be interesting to hear how it goes. Good luck!

Much thanks!

 

[BrianF]

While I am not in the US, my advice is to ensure you have the proper license and registration/insurance to cover the commercial side.

 

[mobilnissan1991]

While I am not in the US, my advice is to ensure you have the proper license and registration/insurance to cover the commercial side.

That will all be covered before I officially start

 

[tiger862]

I see you are in Louisiana, I see you have right license now you know to make sure you don't need a commercial plate and federal registration. You will need dot number, dot medical card and MC number to run interstate. Reason I know this is I went to do this and couldn't pass dot physical. Louisiana loves tickets.

https://www.dotmc.com/dot-number-re...9uYGxZIoJEq9LoMZD9WaQG56-RJRX8zAaAtvpEALw_wcB

 

[Chris142]

I see you are in Louisiana, I see you have right license now you know to make sure you don't need a commercial plate and federal registration. You will need dot number, dot medical card and MC number to run interstate. Reason I know this is I went to do this and couldn't pass dot physical. Louisiana loves tickets.

He will need a class B license at minimum. If he starts pulling trailers a class A.

 

[tiger862]

He will need a class B license at minimum. If he starts pulling trailers a class A.

In Louisiana it's class D. D is and C are both commercial. C is transportation for people and D covering everything. My dad would never get rid of D as he was an ex truck driver and held on to the dream for rest of his life after his injury.

 

[Rmay635703]

I’m going to start hotshot trucking for the oilfield, small items with my F150 for now. Just waiting on some necessary equipment to come in. Id eventually like to upgrade to a dually in a year for more payload and towing capacity. Would yall recommend a newer truck? Im highly considering a 99-03 7.3 F350 but not opposed to other trucks. Those of you who hotshot/drive alot please chime in

Below is the headache rack I just installed on my truck, from BackRack/RealTruck. Good quality and doesnt break the bank if anyone is looking to buy one.

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Get an antique Oshkosh Motorcoach with the black Cummins, No CDL or class A required and you can eat a sandwich, take a nap and be guaranteed to have a 64,000lb minimum rating as it’s effectively just a semi

 

[Chris142]

Get an antique Oshkosh Motorcoach with the black Cummins, No CDL or class A required and you can eat a sandwich, take a nap and be guaranteed to have a 64,000lb minimum rating as it’s effectively just a semi

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That requires sa class A in California