"when do you ever see a chevy work truck" *Chevy Flat bed in the background*

The best truck out there is the one that makes you money😉

If you ever watch PD Diesel, he has an entire fleet of ram 3500s with the HO cummins and aisin transmission and he puts 400k-500k miles on all of them.

Talking smack about GM with one in the Background...Love It!!

I’ve had 3 fords 3 6.7 love them 14,17,19 No issues at all My buddy has had 2 2020 dodges 3500 30k miles cp4 trashed 3 times new truck same deal.

"I just spent $10k fixing my ram." "Buy a ram!" 🤔

I was a Dodge tech for ten years, and hearing you say "BUY RAM" makes me smile. Happy miles, amigo.

Most solid video you’ve done. Realistic, no fan boy shit. Do the best thing for the health of the business. No other metric need apply. It’s a machine.

Your right on with your assessment, I had a 2008 F250 with the 6.4. Lost the number 8 piston and rod at 21K. It was not covered on warranty. I also had 2011 Chevy 3500 gas. This motor had a misfire and would go into limp mode. Neither the dealer or my mechanic could resolve the issue. Now I have 2018 Ram 3500 with Cummins and Aisin transmission. It is easy to service and has been the most reliable.

You are absolutely right. I own a 2011 RAM with the R68 transmission. After doing Hot Shot for 40,000 miles the trans went out in a small town. The shop rebuilt the trans better than before with a triple plate torque converter and modified fluid plate. The cost $8,900 for the trans work, PLUS I lost over $10k for being out of work. I'm still going to keep the 2011 RAM... BUT I decided I needed a real truck so I chose a 2018 RAM Laramie "High Output" with the ASIN transmission and dual rear wheels. I had to put new Michelins AT 2's on the rears along with "Cat Eye" tire pressure guague. The only other thing I need to change is the rear from 3.73 to 4.11 to put the engine in the torque curve. What a TRUCK - the difference between the 2011 and the (new to me) 2017 is like day and night. Just waiting on the DMV for new tags - and WAITING and........ Two trucks? Here are some points: 1. Well if one RAM has a break down I can self rescue and bring the dead one to my local mechanic and put the other one into service. 2. My 2011 RAM was not California legal so I didn't take any loads there and I couldn't pickup there as well. The 2017 has all the emissions stuff in tact so I can haul to and from CA. 3. I could put my daughter who is 32 to work driving the second one. She could make a lot more money than she is doing now. 4. I can just have a personal truck without having to unhook the trailer every time I need to go somewhere. 5. Insurance is dirt CHEAP on the truck used for personal purposes. We are talking $745 per year "personal use" on the 2017 3500 Laramie RAM. When I put the 2017 into service I will put it on the commercial policy and move the 2011 RAM to the personal policy. Alex - Great review John Schubert 406 Hot Shot Missoula, Montana

Alright Alex, You are learning. I had a small mobile repair business so I work on all of these trucks. A truck that is easy to fix stays fixed. both Ford and Chevy/GMC are really hard to work on so it takes longer to fix which means more down time. I have been watching your videos for about a year and a half and was surprised that you didn't know much about trucks (SRW vs DRW and stuff like that), but you have come a long way. I would recommend getting a small diagnostic tool like a launch so you can read and clear your check engine lights. You would be amazed how many codes get cleared and don't come back. Of course repair places never say I cleared that code and it didn't come back so it is good to go.

I'm a RAM guy, but you're going to get some shit for this. Good video Thanks

‘If you can’t dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bullshit’

Cummins 🥇🏆 You can’t beat a 6 cylinder inline diesel ! Easy to work on and you get parts where ever you are in the world... the only difference for my taste would be a 6 speed manual.

I really appreciate your advice this is an excellent video

I have a 2013 Ram Cummins with the Aisin, and I absolutely love the truck. Like Alex said no truck is perfect but the Cummins with the Aisin is a very very reliable drivetrain especially for towing they pull like a semi

Anyone notice the Chevy dually in the background 😂😂😂

Blow past Rams and Fords all day , every day, and I haul 18k. If you say a Chevy can’t do the same as the other 2, you have lost your marbles.

One with tires and a motor 🤷🏻‍♂️

Great job Alex, always enjoy your videos!

Before diesel semi's they were gas powered. Geared low and high torque engines. Once diesel engines were introduced (originally designed to run on peanut oil) they took over.

I have all Rams a 2015,2016 two 2017 two 2018 and a 2020. All are dually with the Asian transmission. The newer the more power and better braking the have. They all have been good other than a few minor issues except the 2020 When we brought it home from the dealer two days later at 140 miles it would not start because of a bad battery. Cummins engine’s are the way to go and the Trucks we run are loaded limited and big horn models. They have been less trouble than you would think.

As usual, another great and informative video. Thank you for the info. When I grow up, I want to be just like you. Good luck

Appreciate you bud and the videos your videos always make my whole day 😊😊😊😊

I’d like to see a video about what TMS should be used and how to run your business and keep it going

Diesel tech here. Diesels we’re originally less complicated as they were the first internal combustion engines conceived. But now every diesel has a turbocharger, stupid DPF, & SCR systems for exhaust. Definitely made it more complicated than it needs to be.

Thanks for the tips and advice man. That's really good of you.

gas semi trucks were common in the fifties sixties

I agree with everything you’re saying ol son

$160, 000 mi on my newest ram 3500 dually (2019) bought it March 2020 and I've done nothing but service the truck I have not even replaced the brake pads yet. YES I said I have not replaced the brake pads yet and I tow every day. Oil changes fuel filters and of course the 100,000 mi service from front to back. Love this truck !

Good word brother absolutely agree with you thanks for sharing

2015 silverado 3500 dually with 434k only problems ive had were the def lifer pump twice..other then that shes been good & is doing good

Hey Alex, putting the brand A vs brand B aside for a moment my question revolves around pick up vs chassis cab. I realize the big three de-tune their CC engines for longevity compared to the pickup versions of the same trucks, but does real-world highway towing suffer as a result? Thanks

There’s a red and white Chevy behind you getting more screen time than your Dodges/Ford... :-D

Always great advice. Was nice meeting you and Ross Hauling at Fort Riley, KS. See you again down the road.

Great Video Alex, maybe the best ever.

I had to re-watch at 50% speed...

Hey Alex Thanks for the push! Got my LLC going and everything! Thanks for the motivation!

Man I love this guys energy

awsome good info and perfectly told!

Enterprise charge about $2,000 per month for 1 ton truck (3,000 miles included) everything over is 0.25 cents per mile. If you drive 10,000 miles per month, your monthly bill would be around $2,000 + $1,750 = $3,750 Plus diesel($3,000+) insurance($1,500), dispatch service (10%) food, hotel cost. Question: how much you need to gross to make some $ ???

I bought a 2020 Chevy 3500 diesel and I just put on 42,000 miles over winter and it did not give me much trouble at all I only had to replace a diesel exhaust fluid sensor twice but other than that it runs fine

So glad I found this very informative video. I hope Enterprise will work with me. Where did you get your gooseneck trailer?? Subbed

Great video I always listen to a man that's been there and done that

When you said GM sucks, the truck on the other side behind you was a chevy 😂

Now that Ram went back to the cp3 pump I'm guessing the 2021 Ram would be just as good right?

i bulletproofed my 6.0 powerstroke f550 lariat and its got 787k miles on it only things ive replaced was ac compressor and drive shaft its got an auto trans in it and ive been hotshoting for 10 years with it towing anywhere between 10k - 21k tractors and skid steers 6.0s are great once bulletproofed which is 5k

Great video! I’m getting into hot shot trucking and was wondering, is it better to rent, lease or own your first truck?

"The 3 best years of Ram, 15-18." Laughs in 5.9

I'm running a 2016 ram hotshot 571,000 love the reliability!!!

Let's get into it about tms! All the boring stuff is what I'm searching for rn. Thanks for all the content btw.

Thanks for the info

I'll have to agree with you. While I'm a Ford guy, I can't argue with the Cummins W/O the problematic fuel pump and having an Aisin transmission. Plus, exhaust brake. The Cummins has a much better exhaust brake than either of the V8 configurations. If they could just figure out the perfect tuning for the Cummins as far as fuel mileage is concerned, I really think that they would distance themselves even further from the competition to the point to where complete engine redesign would become a better prospect than simply retuning. Honestly, if Ford came out with a straight 6 (which would likely increase its engine braking), that would be the one I'd go for. Good video, sir!

If you're not regularly towing max weight, is there any benefit to a dually vs the presumably reduced maintenance of a SRW?

I love this dude very humble

This dude is hilarious!!!! Love it!

I just talked to Faye, she said currently 5 to 6 months minimum wait for a truck. She said to call back in two or three months and see if they were in a better supply of rental trucks. Posted this here so you can let your viewers know also

I ges I’ll be hangin on to my 2019 f250 lariat. Love the truck

2015 ram tradesman 3500, g56 4x4. A few electrical issues, in 35,000 miles. Used in RV transport.

I am not a hotshoter, but, I really like the straight forward talk he does. AND, I believe him! I am, however a semi trucker!

I'm wondering about the upcoming AISIN replacement I've been hearing about. Supposedly ZF has a new 8-sp automatic that will be going behind the Cummins. OR.. maybe that'll replace the POS 68RFE and the AISIN will stick around. Dunno. Honestly though I wish they'd just do ONE version of the Cummins and one transmission.

Spends 10k on his ram and then proceeds to tell us there the best....lol

Excellent Advice.!! Great Video.!!

Thanks Alex!

I have a lawn care buisness with 7 trucks. I prefer older trucks that I can get parts at a junkyard. The main reason is I'm never waiting for parts and they are dirt cheap. I just got a year axle yesterday for my 400,000 mile chevy it was $80 and it only had 110,000 miles so it should outlast the truck. My oldest truck is 1999 and newest is 2008.

For non-CDL: 7.3 Powerstroke! I was looking at a 2018 Tradesman flatbed...loved the setup but couldn't justify the expense. And my 1999 F350 rides so much better.

Alex your vide.o are so helpful I wanted to drive a hot shot soon.

Great video! I was wondering when you do the enterprise rental, do they allow you to have the fifth wheel hitch installed?

With Ram, the drivetrain will never fail (as long as you get aisin), it’s everything else that fails around the truck. But still better than a Ford or GM. Cummins knows how to build durable engines, inline 6 is easiest to service and pulls like a semi truck.

I went from a 2017 ram 3500 to a 2021 gmc 3500 50000 so far I’m really impressed doing a lot better than my ram my opinion

Just researching Hotshot trucking and found your channel. I laughed as you were stating not to get a Chevy truck and the ad that came up was from Chevy lol. I had test drove the dodge and the ford back in 17 and ended up with the F250. It has the 6speed and it’s a supercab long bed srw 10k GVWR. I do like the rams and if I had to eventually buy a couple trucks to increase the fleet size I’d have 15-18 rams for sure. I still love my 6.7 Powerstroke though.

I am not a hot shot but I purchased a 2022 2500 Cummins Bighorn just like the one from TFL truck silver but mine is blue. Towing a fifth wheel but may need to upgrade to 3500 to have more payload capacity. Only have 6700 miles so far so good. Good video!

Theres a reason why nearly all new semi are inline 6 engines , fuel efficient less moving parts means less things to break

How many BANG’s did you drink before you recorded this video? 😏😂

Thx 4 the great coverage. One other think are you using auto or stick trans; I heard 10 speed but auto or stick?

Real question though I’m studying for my cdl because I’m 21 and hoping it will lower my insurance. But this dodge by me is doing lifetime warrenty? Should I just get it from them? Ik I wanted the Trx but I’ll settle for a 2500 or 3500.

bro are you sure you´re not Tarantino (Quentin) lost brother?.. lol.. Good video as always!

I just dropped 10 stacks on my RAM but everyone go buy RAM.....🤦🏼‍♂️

Thank you for this video

I got a 2019 6.7 at 155k mileage , it’s still reliable and paying the bills

I love my GMC hot shot......engine break could be better but I love how smooth it is and how it pulls I've driven ford ram and I go for the gmc or chevy I love it

Spoke to a Ford diesel tech. The 6.7 was designed so the cab didn’t have to be pulled to work ok it. The techs will still pull the can only because it doesn’t take long and it makes maintenance easier. Also my 2011 Powerstroke with the 6R140 ran like a champ, no issues at all.

Thanks man cause I really really wanted to know this ...but I was always leaning towards a 2015 Ram Dully. But with a Dully how are you staying under weight can you do a video on this.

Great video

Sorry alex but the 6.7 11-14 had issues 15-16 the 6.7 was damn near perfect except for ford cp4 issues that go into 2020

I know 6.0 Powerstrokes are really not meant for hotshotting. But...If you get the truck "Dealerproofed" in Atlanta or "Bulletproofed" in AZ the 6.0 is probably the best diesel truck made. They put lifetime warranties on those trucks and the guy in Atlanta won't even touch any other truck.

I hot shot with a Ram 3500. Blew 2 engines still love the truck. I see a FORD here and there. And rarely Chevy

Gas powered Semi Trucks were used from the 50's to the 70's

Idk my chevy diesel has 400k on the clock and now I'm looking for a new truck. Original engine and trans never been rebuilt. I have had many fords with major mechanical not able to make it to 150k.

Hey Alex, what Transportation Management Software would you suggest?

You are right love the rams

Does ENTERPRISE charge you at turn-in for holes in bed from Auxiliary Fuel tank, any other accessory holes?

I said it long time ago that the 10speed was going to be the issue with the Ford. Anything past 7th (1:1) gear ratio under that towing weight is asking for trouble.

Garage mans companion GMC

2021 Rams with the 8ft bed now offer as an option the 50gal aux fuel tank, giving you over 76 gal fuel capacity.

Thanks you for your insights. Preciate ya.

I've been extremely disappointed with the 2019 Ram 3500 dually

How/when will the rising fuel costs, increasing insurance, maintenance and vehicle prices and incoming hyperinflation affect the mileage rates for shipping? Always interesting, thanks!

Speaking facts 💯

Hi Alex, I wanted to know when you rent thru enterprise , how do you go about installing the 40 inch trailer ? Does enterprise allow that? Thank you so much!