Title: Help Arthur Get Back to Work - Hotshot Truck & Trailer
In 2013 I had to go on SSI disability after I broke my back. Later I had reconstructive surgery on my right shoulder. Since then, working the way I used to has been difficult, and I have felt stuck.

I'm not looking for a handout. I'm looking for a hand up to reclaim my independence.

My goal is to get back to work hauling freight as a hotshot driver. If I had the right equipment, I could support myself again.

What I need is:
A 1-Ton Dodge RAM 3500 Dually and a 40' flatbed trailer

I have priced good used equipment at around $80,000 for both. That rig would let me work legally and safely hauling freight.

I am asking for $150,000 total because the truck and trailer are just the start. To actually become self-sufficient and stay that way, I need to cover the full cost of starting up:

The full breakdown:
- Used RAM 3500 Dually + 40' flatbed trailer: ∼$80,000
- Commercial insurance down payment, DOT/MC Authority, ELD, plates: ∼$15,000 - $20,000
- Maintenance reserve, tires, fuel to get started, DOT compliance: ∼$20,000
- Tools, straps, tarps, chains, safety equipment: ∼$5,000
- Living buffer for 3-4 months while I build clients and income: ∼$25,000

This isn't just about buying a truck. It's about building a real pathway back to work where I am not dependent on others.

I have always wanted to stand on my own two feet. With your help sharing or donating, I can go from feeling powerless to being proactive and self-sufficient again.

Thank you for believing in me.
- Arthur Comeau