09/25/2024
We started this Hotshot 18 months ago, we both drove, not really team driving because no sleeper birth but could get a little closer to our destination after his 11 hours were up. 11 months ago our lives changed when we stopped to switch , it was my turn to drive. We stopped at a rest area in OH and an F150 ran over me. I had 6 skull fractures and some brain bleeds and some permanent brain damage, and permanently blind in right eye. I am a miracle walking. My husband had to take 3 months off to take care of me. As you all know it's rough the first year in hot shot as alot of brokers don't want to work with you so we were barely making it. When we hit the 1 year mark things got a little better, most brokers work with us now but rates are not still good. However we do get to say no more often and will deadhead home before taking a trash rate on a full load. So with all being said you can make it in this business. You have to be committed and make alot of phone calls. In the beginning you will be told no more than yes.
We started this together and still on the road together although I don't drive anymore. The last week we took loads to dead zones to enjoy life and get to see some places we would never have the chance to see. Last Monday and Tuesday we went to the Grand Canyon. Over the weekend we went to Salt Lake City and went to the Great Salt Lake, today Yellowstone. While your out there remember each day is a blessing from God and find a way to enjoy it.
