What they don’t publish
Equipment that does not strand you
Trailers, ratings, bumper pulls — the cheat code in practice.
Do this now
Match the trailer to the load, stay under the plate ratings, and keep a spare trailer type so the week does not die when one style of freight dries up.
Must-have
- Reliable truck. This is heavy-duty work.
- Trailer GVWR visible. Do not cover the plate.
- Securement that meets Part 393 for that commodity.
- More than one trailer type if you want consecutive days.
The rule
49 CFR 393
Parts and accessories. Cargo securement is where hot shots get Level 1 hits.
What they don’t publish
- Every load is a potential good load — if it is legal and safe. Speed without securement is a CSA event.
- Bumper pulls are the consecutive-work loophole. They are also how you stay inside short-haul if you choose them on purpose.
- Cheap axles on a gooseneck will teach you the equipment chapter in one night on I-4.
Official desks
Tap when it’s done
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