Ameritherm hotshot manual

This is reinforced by 4-wheel double wishbone suspension with CVA oil dampers and a two-piece tie rod steering setup with the servo on the left for excellent response. The body is pre-painted in PS-2 Red. Stickers based upon the re-issue Hotshot are included for decoration.

Light pods are included. Being a hotshot is not for everyone, but if the following advantages appeal to you, you might be a hotshot candidate:. Hotshots provide shippers more efficient point-to-point shipping. Shipping what, you ask? Almost anything.

A key piece of medical equipment needs to be shipped several hundred miles to a hospital, or 10, pounds of time-sensitive equipment needs to go a construction site. First, there is the old fashioned way—direct contact with potential clients, e. But to make money, you need to be in touch with load providers on a constant and regional—even national—basis.

These are agencies that make a business of connecting shippers of hotshot loads with drivers. There are several advantages to using load boards: 1 They are aware of many more load opportunities in each area. There is, of course, a fee for this service, but if they keep you busy, the fee is well worth it. Hotshot trips can be to the next town or across the country.

Of course, after you deliver the load you may have to return home without a revenue load deadhead. There may be instances when you will be able negotiate a fee that includes the cost of returning. It is important to stay in touch with load boards or LTL brokers in the areas where you typically run to increase the opportunity to pick of a load that helps pay for the trip home.

You have some control over the distances you want to travel. If you want to be home every night, then you will accept only short distance runs. If you are prepared to be gone for several days, your loads may cover much of the country, working your way back home for the weekend.

As a business, you work for yourself. Time and fiscal management are critically important to succeed as a hotshot. The CDL is required for vehicles with a weight in excess of 26, lb.

In some states a CDL is required for vehicles in commercial operations weighing more than 10, lb. Most states will issue a CDL for any commercial operations, and it is a good idea if you plan to haul across state lines. You will, however, need to obtain commercial license plates from your home state.

The trailer should be suitable for the types of loads you plan to carry. A ft gooseneck flatbed trailer is the maximum length you can use and is the most versatile. Make sure you have tarps and tie-downs to protect and secure loads. There are operators who prefer a box-type trailer to protect loads. If you plan to specialize in vehicle transport, a three-vehicle V-trailer would be a good investment.

Note, an occasional automobile can be secured on a flatbed or even inside a box trailer make sure you have loading ramps. As with any decision, there are always pros and cons. Objectively assess each of the pros and cons to determine if being a hotshot is a practical business decision for you. The start-up year s are the toughest. Talk to the local DoT office to go over legal issues and licensing; talk to possible clients to let them know what you will be offering; and check with local authorities to determine if parking your commercial vehicle at your home will permitted.

One option is to lease your services to, or sign with a trucking company that uses hotshots. This is both an easy and a difficult question to answer. Is this comment offensive?

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