What are the key features of hot shot trailers. How do deck heights impact hauling capacity. Which trailer lengths are most popular for hot shot trucking. What suspension options provide the best ride quality. How do different brake systems affect safety and performance.
Understanding Hot Shot Trailers: Key Components and Considerations
Hot shot trailers are specialized hauling equipment designed for the demanding needs of expedited freight transportation. These trailers are built to be reliable, durable, versatile, and comfortable for long-haul operations. When selecting a hot shot trailer, truckers must carefully consider several crucial factors to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.
Trailer Length: Finding the Sweet Spot
The most common length for gooseneck hot shot trailers is 40 feet. This provides a total length of 49 feet on a PJ Gooseneck trailer. While longer trailers may offer increased hauling capacity, they can face restrictions due to varying state regulations. Truckers must balance maximum freight capacity with legal compliance when choosing their trailer length.
Deck Height Options: Balancing Capacity and Accessibility
Hot shot trailers come in two main deck configurations: deckover and lowboy. Deckover trailers offer a full 102-inch wide deck and can accommodate tandem dual running gear. PJ Trailers provides a low-profile gooseneck option with a 33-inch deck height (LD model), utilizing a pierce beam design to lower the deck by approximately 5 inches. Standard flatdeck models with duals typically have a 38-inch deck height and remain popular among hot shot truckers.
Lowboy trailers feature a dropped deck between the gooseneck and rear axles, offering a lower center of gravity and increased vertical clearance. This design is particularly useful for hauling taller loads while staying within legal height limits.
Axle Ratings and Configurations for Optimal Performance
The axle rating and configuration of a hot shot trailer play a crucial role in determining its hauling capacity and overall performance. Truckers must choose wisely to ensure their trailer can handle the intended loads safely and efficiently.
Single vs. Tandem Axles
Hot shot trailers typically feature either single or tandem axle configurations. Single axle trailers are lighter and more fuel-efficient but have lower weight capacities. Tandem axle trailers offer increased stability, weight distribution, and hauling capacity, making them the preferred choice for most hot shot operations.
Axle Weight Ratings
Common axle ratings for hot shot trailers range from 7,000 to 12,000 pounds per axle. The appropriate rating depends on the intended payload and legal weight restrictions. It’s essential to consider not only the maximum payload but also the distribution of weight across the trailer to ensure safe and legal operation.
Brake Systems: Ensuring Safety and Compliance
Proper braking is critical for the safe operation of hot shot trailers, especially when hauling heavy loads over long distances. Two main types of brake systems are commonly used in hot shot trailers:
- Electric Brakes: These are activated by an electric current from the tow vehicle and offer reliable, consistent braking performance.
- Hydraulic Surge Brakes: These brakes are activated by the forward momentum of the trailer pushing against the tow vehicle during deceleration. They are self-contained and don’t require electrical connections.
Many hot shot truckers prefer electric brakes for their responsiveness and adjustability. However, the choice between electric and hydraulic surge brakes often depends on the specific requirements of the operation and personal preference.
Suspension Options: Enhancing Ride Quality and Load Stability
The suspension system of a hot shot trailer significantly impacts ride quality, load stability, and overall durability. Several suspension options are available for hot shot trailers, each with its own set of advantages:
Leaf Spring Suspension
Leaf spring suspensions are traditional and cost-effective. They offer good load-bearing capacity and are relatively simple to maintain. However, they may provide a rougher ride compared to more advanced suspension systems.
Torsion Axle Suspension
Torsion axle suspensions use rubber cords within the axle to absorb road shock. They provide a smoother ride and better handling, especially for lighter loads. However, they may have lower weight capacities compared to leaf spring suspensions.
Air Ride Suspension
Air ride suspensions offer the best ride quality and load protection. They use air-filled bags to absorb road shock and can be adjusted to accommodate different load weights. While more expensive, air ride suspensions are popular among hot shot truckers who prioritize cargo protection and driver comfort.
Deck Options: Maximizing Versatility and Functionality
The deck of a hot shot trailer is where the rubber meets the road in terms of hauling capability. Various deck options are available to suit different cargo types and securing methods:
Wood Decking
Treated wood decking is a cost-effective and easily replaceable option. It provides good traction and is suitable for a wide range of cargo types. However, wood decking may require more frequent maintenance and replacement compared to other options.
Steel Decking
Steel decking offers superior durability and longevity. It’s resistant to wear and tear and can handle heavy, abrasive loads. The downside is that steel decking adds more weight to the trailer, potentially reducing payload capacity.
Apitong Decking
Apitong is a hardwood known for its strength and durability. It offers an excellent balance between the affordability of standard wood decking and the durability of steel. Apitong decking is becoming increasingly popular among hot shot truckers for its long-lasting performance.
Dovetail Options: Facilitating Easy Loading and Unloading
Dovetails are sloped sections at the rear of the trailer that aid in loading and unloading equipment. Hot shot trailers often feature one of two main dovetail options:
Stationary Dovetail
A stationary dovetail is permanently fixed to the rear of the trailer. It provides a consistent loading angle and requires no additional setup. However, it reduces the overall flat deck space of the trailer.
Fold-Down Dovetail
A fold-down dovetail can be raised to create a fully flat deck when not in use. This option maximizes usable deck space while still providing the loading benefits of a dovetail when needed. Fold-down dovetails are often preferred by hot shot truckers for their versatility.
Jack Options: Ensuring Stability and Ease of Use
Trailer jacks are essential for supporting the front of the trailer when it’s not connected to a tow vehicle. Hot shot trailers typically use one of two main types of jacks:
Drop Leg Jacks
Drop leg jacks feature an inner leg that can be extended for additional ground clearance. They’re versatile and can accommodate various terrain conditions. Many hot shot truckers prefer drop leg jacks for their adaptability.
Spring Foot Jacks
Spring foot jacks use a spring-loaded mechanism to automatically adjust to terrain changes. They’re convenient and require less manual adjustment than drop leg jacks. However, they may have less overall height adjustment range.
Both jack types are available in different weight capacities to match the trailer’s GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). It’s crucial to select a jack with an appropriate weight rating for safe and stable trailer support.
Toolboxes and Storage: Organizing Equipment and Supplies
Adequate storage is essential for hot shot truckers to keep tools, chains, binders, and other necessary equipment organized and easily accessible. Several storage options are commonly available on hot shot trailers:
Gooseneck Toolbox
A toolbox mounted on the gooseneck portion of the trailer provides secure, weather-resistant storage without taking up valuable deck space. These boxes are typically made of aluminum or steel and come in various sizes to accommodate different storage needs.
Under-Deck Storage
Some hot shot trailers feature storage compartments built into the sides of the deck. These offer additional storage space without affecting the trailer’s overall dimensions or hauling capacity.
Rear Storage Box
A storage box mounted at the rear of the trailer can provide easy access to frequently used items. These boxes are often designed to double as steps for accessing the deck.
When selecting storage options, consider the types of equipment and supplies you typically carry, as well as the frequency of access required. A combination of storage solutions may be necessary to meet all your organizational needs.
In conclusion, selecting the right hot shot trailer involves carefully considering various factors such as length, deck height, axle configuration, brakes, suspension, deck material, dovetail options, jacks, and storage solutions. By understanding these key components and how they impact performance, hot shot truckers can make informed decisions to optimize their hauling capabilities and operational efficiency.
Full Trailer for ‘Shooting Stars’ LeBron in High School Basketball Movie
by Alex Billington
May 19, 2023
Source: YouTube
“He can win you a state championship – guaranteed.” NBC’s Peacock has revealed a main official trailer for a film titled Shooting Stars, a docu-drama event about LeBron’s high school days. This looks way better than most are probably expecting. Based on the book by LeBron James & the Pulitzer Prize winning author of Friday Night Lights, Buzz Bissinger, Shooting Stars is the inspiring origin story of a legendary basketball superhero, revealing how LeBron James and his childhood friends become the #1 high school team in the country. This early fete would launch James’s breathtaking career as a four-time NBA Champion, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. The film stars Wood Harris, newcomer Marquis “Mookie” Cook as a young LeBron, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalie Paul, Algee Smith, with Dermot Mulroney, Khalil Everage, Sterling “Scoot” Henderson, Katlyn Nichol, and Avery S. Wills Jr. This looks crazy good! Maybe it’s just an excellent trailer, but I’m impressed by all of this footage. A story about friendship and determination and sportsmanship and growing up. It is seriously worth a look.
Here’s the main official trailer for Chris Robinson’s Shooting Stars, direct from Peacock’s YouTube:
You can rewatch the first teaser trailer for Peacock’s Shooting Stars movie here to see the first look again.
In the 1990s, a young LeBron James (Marquis “Mookie” Cook in his screen debut) and his three best friends — Lil Dru (Caleb McLaughlin), Willie McGee (Avery S. Wills, Jr.) and Sian Cotton (Khalil Everage)—called themselves the “Fab Four,” after the famed Michigan Wolverines’ “Fab Five” of that era. From the moment we meet them, we realize this group of friends, under the guidance of coach Dru Joyce (Wood Harris), is connected by more than basketball. So, when the coach at the top basketball school in their district threatens to separate them by putting Lil Dru on junior varsity, the Fab Four decide to switch schools to be able to play varsity together, joining the team at a predominantly white Catholic school instead. The community takes this as an insult, but the boys’ dedication to each other is more important than anything else. With their new coach (Dermot Mulroney), a disgraced former college coach seeking redemption of his own, the boys, along with former rival and new teammate Romeo Travis (newcomer Sterling “Scoot” Henderson), will face battles not only on the court but in real life, in their quest to become national champs, will rediscover that what matters most about the game is the people playing beside you.
Shooting Stars is directed by Emmy-nominated American director Chris Robinson, director of the film Beats, plus episodes of TV series “Star”, “American Soul”, “Black-ish”, “Grown-ish”, and “Woke” previously, as well as tons of other music videos and short films. The screenplay is written by Frank E. Flowers (Metro Manila) and Tony Rettenmaier (Space Jam: A New Legacy) & Juel Taylor (Creed II). Based on the book “LeBron’s Dream Team” written by LeBron James and Buzz Bissinger. Produced by Rachel Winter, Spencer Beighley, LeBron James, Maverick Carter, Jamal Henderson, Terence Winter. Universal/NBC will debut Robinson’s Shooting Stars streaming on Peacock starting on June 2nd, 2023 this summer. Who wants to watch?
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PJ Trailers is known for building premium gooseneck trailers for the hotshot industry. Hot shot truckers have increased needs for reliability, durability, comfort, and versatility. We created a guide for customers designing their next hot shot trailer that outlines the most popular specifications & options.
Trailer Lengths
By far the most common length for gooseneck hot shot trailers is 40 feet. On a PJ Gooseneck this gives you a total length of 49 feet. Longer trailers might give you the ability to haul more freight, but can be restrictive depending on the state laws.
Deck Heights
Deckover Hot Shot Trailers
If you want tandem dual running gear and a full 102″ deck you will have to go with deckover trailer. We have a low profile gooseneck with a 33″ deck height (LD model). The low profile uses a pierce beam design to run cross-members through the main frame of the trailer dropping the deck height around 5 inches. Our standard flatdeck with duals has a 38″ deck height and is still very popular for hot shot trailers.
Low Boy Hot Shot Trailers
Some operators want their trailer to be as low as possible and opt for a single wheel “low boy” style trailer (C8 & B8 models). These trailers have a 28″ deck height with a 83″ wide deck (C8) and 102″ wide deck with drive over fenders (B8). These trailers offer a lower center of gravity, can haul low clearance vehicles, and can haul taller loads. Tradeoffs include “tire scrubbing” when making tight turns on triple axle trailers. Also, since the trailer has fenders it can limit the types of equipment and cargo than can be hauled.
Axle Ratings
One of the most important decisions you will make when ordering your hot shot trailer is the axle rating. Our most popular axle rating is 12,000 lbs with axles available in 10k, 12k, 15k, & 16k ratings. We also have some hot shot customers that opt for triple 7k or 8k axles on a “low-boy” style gooseneck (C8 & B8 models).
Brake Options
Electric Brakes
The vast majority of 10-15 ton trailers use electric brakes and they work well trailers used in low-medium mileage applications in areas with flat terrain. For high mileage applications, most dealers will recommend hydraulic disc brakes. We typically do not recommend standard electric trailer brakes for hot shot trailers.
Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Due to the high miles and varying topography hot shot trailers see, we believe electric over hydraulic disc brakes are the only way to go.
Electric over hydraulic brakes use your typical electric brake controller to control a hydraulic disc brake system that resides solely on the trailer. Hydraulic disc brakes will stop faster, last longer, and are cheaper to maintain for high mileage trailers. All of our axles from 7k to 12k can be ordered with hydraulic disc brakes with hydraulic drums available on 15k axles.
Air Brakes
One major advantage of air brakes is that if you ever have a leak or break in the air line, the brakes activate bringing you to a safe stop. Unlike electric over hydraulic disc brakes, the air brakes require an air supply from the tow vehicle. Air brakes are available on 10, 12k, & 16k, axles.
Suspension Options
Spring Suspension
The most common suspension choice for hot shot trailers is your typical leaf spring with equalizer suspension. The leaf spring suspension is very durable, requires minimal maintenance, and is the most affordable suspension choice.
Hutch Suspension
The Hutch 9700 suspension has become quite popular on hotshot and oilfield trailers. The Hutch suspension is more durable than your typical spring suspension offering torque arms allowing for adjustment, million mile bushings, and maintenance free hub fasteners.
Air Suspension
We also offer air ride suspension on our hot shot trailers. The air ride suspension makes for a smoother ride for the driver and the cargo. With air ride you can also raise and lower the deck of the trailer for loading & unloading. Air ride also gives you the ability order the lift axle option to reduce tire wear and save on tolls when hauling empty.
Deck Options
Blackwood Rubber Infused Lumber
Blackwood is a wooden lumber product with a rubber insert that covers the entire surface of the board. Blackwood solves several age old trailer lumber problems.
Rough Oak Floor
Rough oak floor is our most durable floor option. We always recommend using rough oak for any trailer that will be hauling steel tracked vehicles.
Dovetail Options
Monster Ramps
Monster Ramps gives you excellent versatility for loading vehicles/equipment in varying widths. Cargo can be stored on top of the ramps. Ramps are spring assisted to help raise them from both the deck and ground.
Power Tail
This is a 94″ wide tail that is hydraulically powered up & down. This back saving design makes prepping the trailer to be loaded/unloaded as easy as possible. The tail rotates a full 180 degrees to lay flush to the deck of the trailer, allowing cargo to be loaded on top of the tail.
Center Pop-Up Dovetail
The center pop-up gives you the ability to use your dovetail to load equipment, then raise the center pop-up platform to store cargo (bales, pallets, etc). The ramps are spring assisted to help raise them from the ground.
Straight Deck with 8′ Slide-In Ramps
Our straight deck with slide-in ramps includes two 8 ft ramps that slide in ramp holders from the rear of the bumper. The load angle on the slide-in ramps for the LD is 23º. One thing to keep in mind is that these ramps will not be suitable for loading equipment or vehicles over 9000 lbs.
Hydraulic Dovetail
The hydraulic dovetail uses hydraulic power to raise and lower the tail at the touch of a button. The load angle for the tail is 15 degrees for the LY and 17 degrees for the FY. The dovetail has 10,000 lbs lift capacity and 4,000 lbs hauling capacity from the center of the tail towards the axle.
Toolboxes & Storage
Gooseneck Riser Toolbox
Offers additional storage for chains, straps, binders, gloves, and more in an area that is typically wasted. The Box faces the rear of the gooseneck and is accessible from the trailer deck.
Side Mount Toolbox
Side mount toolboxes offer excellent storage that can be locked. The boxes are sealed and available in 45″ and 72″ widths.
Where to Buy
We recommend when ordering your trailer that you work with a PJ Trailers Dealer that has experience with the hot shot industry. These dealers will be able to make recommendations based on your specific needs to get you the perfect trailer. They also have significant experience with other drivers and likely share what has worked best for them.
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The film crew of the SUSU-TV broadcasting company presents a trailer for the film “Southern Urals. Traces of Ages»
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- The film crew of the SUSU-TV broadcasting company presents a trailer for the film “Southern Urals. Traces of Ages»
12. 08.2022
The unusual genre of the feature documentary film works not only to popularize the discoveries of South Ural University scientists, but also helps to increase the tourist attractiveness of the region by displaying the picturesque sights of the South Urals.
Ural nature, being the most impartial witness of historical events in these parts, has been a source of inspiration for creators from all over the world for many years. Composers, poets, writers, artists, photographers, directors continue to tell stories whispered by the expanses of the Southern Urals. TV and radio company “SUSU-TV” is ready to present the feature documentary film “Southern Urals. Traces of the Ages. In the unity of science and creativity, past and present, the filmmakers will tell the viewer about the episodes from the history of the Southern Urals, which have become key in the formation of the region.
Is it true that our distant ancestors went to art galleries, hardly ate bread, and were already making artificial limbs? The film “South Ural. Traces of the Ages” are amazing scientific facts from the world of history, impressive shots with a variety of natural landscapes and “man seeking” as a unifying link in this chain.
The film is based on the eight-volume “History of the Southern Urals”, created with the participation of scientists from the South Ural State University under the guidance of a corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Herman Vyatkin . He also became the inspiration for the film. The authors of the picture adapted the historical work, illustrating the scientific facts and the discoveries of archaeologists to the mass audience in an accessible way. The new interpretation of the eight-volume book becomes “voluminous”, creating an immersive effect. Now the history of the native land is read through the story of the protagonist with symbols and images, sounds and music, tempo and light, mood and emotions of the character. Each of these elements of the narrative implements the idea of a thoughtful, consistent acquaintance with nature, which does not accept haste in a silent conversation with a person. From frame to frame, it spreads with a wide palette of contrasting colors and halftones, slowly revealing all its facets to the viewer. Filled with special aesthetics and expressiveness of images, the film harmoniously combines with the informative component of the eight-volume edition. And if the narrator of the documentary part of the film is the scientists represented by the guides of the protagonist, then nature itself becomes the narrator of the artistic part. Film director Matvey Sholokhov told what the film crew relied on when creating it.
« The main emphasis is on a special atmosphere that helps the viewer’s perception. To create it, we focused on the aestheticization of nature, city attractions – all the beautiful places in our region. We focused on modern style, based on the trends that are now in the film industry. In particular, we are talking about visual storytelling (telling a story) and subjectivization. There is no presenter or announcer in the film who knows and narrates everything. We have a main character who is passionate about history, through whose feelings we reveal the image of the Southern Urals ,” the director of the film “South Ural. Traces of Ages.
The picture is not limited to the story of our ancestors who lived in the Southern Urals. Not indifferent to the mysteries of the past, the protagonist of the film makes an attempt to understand his own present. The sights of the modern Chelyabinsk region shown in the film are a natural result of the centuries-old historical path of the people of the Ural land. And for an inquisitive researcher, the past will also illuminate the veil of secrets of the future.
Watch the film “South Ural. Traces of Ages” will be available to the viewer in September 2022. The premiere screening of the film will take place in one of the cinemas in Chelyabinsk.
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The final trailer for the science fiction film “Through Time” was presented
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Plot
Inventor and businessman Ethan Blake and his brother Jacob, while testing a super-fast aircraft on a new energy source, end up on an off-the-map island. There they encounter a mysterious fog in which both the past and the future exist at the same time. Ethan must meet his father, find true love, and solve the mystery of the island in order to avert the coming catastrophe.
Interesting facts
- Two large-scale scenery was erected for the filming of the film. The natural scenery of the scientific town on the island occupied an area of more than 50 thousand square meters. meters. The scenery of an underground bunker with a TAU engine with an area of more than 2 thousand square meters. meters was built in the shooting pavilion.
- All the scenery for the film was created in three versions – in the state of the “present”, as well as the future and the past.
- The name of the project “TAU” is a reference to the designation of the time variable in physics and astronomy.
- Model and actress Sasha Luss auditioned for the role of Tina Morozova.
- Preparations for filming were carried out during the pandemic. Actress Sofya Priss, who played Tina Morozova, auditioned for the role via video call.
- The character Rob was originally created for the actor Andrey Zhigalov, who starred in the film “Cloud Paradise” (1980). This is one of Alexander Boguslavsky’s favorite childhood pictures.
- The shooting image of Rob was created by artists and props within a month. Several different options were developed, not all of which made it into the film.
- Egor Koreshkov, who played the role of Jacob Blake, himself came up with an unusual image for this character, which is in stark contrast to the images in which the audience is used to seeing him.
- Ethan’s car is a Mercedes Benz 280 SL. The same model was owned (own) by John Lennon, Sophia Loren, John Travolta, Kate Moss and others.
- The wall behind the TAU engine was lined with mosaic panels, which were used to decorate the interiors of institutions in the Soviet Union. This mosaic was assembled by hand.
- CJ VFX has developed several different models of future military equipment for the film. The peculiarity of the futuristic military equipment shown in the film is in the design of its hull. It consists of plates in the form of scales that move, turn and change the angle of inclination, reflecting incoming bullets and projectiles. Therefore, such equipment is more difficult to damage or destroy.
- In the story, the characters encounter mists that bring events that happened in the same place in the past or will happen in the future. The fogs were created using computer graphics. Creating frames with fogs was one of the most difficult tasks in development. To add fog to any frame, even the shortest one, it was necessary to recreate the entire filmed scene in the form of a 3D model: landscapes, people and all the props down to the smallest detail. This was required in order for the fog to correctly react to the movement of objects, spread along the ground and envelop objects – as if it were a real fog. CG specialists had to take into account many parameters in the fog model: density, height, the correct direction of movement in each frame. In addition, light effects were integrated into the fog – lightning discharges, flashes of shots, lamplight, which created additional difficulties.
- Futuristic aircraft powered by a new energy source inspired by swept-wing aircraft concepts. This arrangement of wings improves aerodynamic efficiency and controllability, however, models of such aircraft are difficult to implement due to a number of related technical problems.
- To develop full CG footage of the island, huge photogrammetry libraries were created to use real landscapes to recreate the 3D copy.
- Viktor Dobronravov and Yegor Koreshkov performed all the stunt scenes in the film on their own, refusing to use understudies. Stunt scenes included, among other things, rather dangerous runs along a pre-laid trajectory between explosions using powerful pyrotechnic “landings” and flaming scenery.
- During a scene in a summer cinema, Leonid Gaidai’s film “Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession” is shown on the screen – a chase scene along the walls of the Kremlin.
- The dance in the film is to the waltz of the composer Evgeny Doga from the film “My Sweet and Gentle Beast”. This work is called the most famous cinema waltz in the world.
- The film’s working title is “The Unknown”. In the original version of the script, a group of heroes went to a mysteriously appeared anomalous zone, gradually figuring out that the cause of the anomalies is a glitch in time.
Cast
Victor Dobronravov (Ethan Blake), Sonya Priss (Tina Morozova), Egor Koreshkov (Jacob Blake), Egor Beroev (Henry Blake), Daniel Barnes (Ryan), Nikita Tarasov (Ted), Valeria Shkirando (Eva ), Andrey Zhigalov (Rob), Platon Alekseev (Jacob as a child), Miroslav Aksyonov (Ethan as a child), Christina Kukas (Kate), Sevastyan Bugaev (Rob as a child), Alexander Vorobyov (KGB officer), Anna Lorian (Henry’s wife Blake).