50 Plus Trucker Journey
50 Plus Trucker Journey
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The Harsh Reality of Trucking School Dropouts
Anyone interested in becoming a Melton flatbeder please reach out to me via email at
50Plustruckertalk@Gmail.com
Open the link below to inquire about positions at Melton
intelliapp.driverapponline.com/c/meltontrucklines?r=terrancesmall
A few of my favorite flatbed tools
Coil Protector
www.myteeproducts.com/heavy-duty-metal-coil-protector-w-flexible-rubber-sold-as-a-pair.htmledg
Edge Protector
www.myteeproducts.com/corner-protector-v-shaped-8-x-12.html
This just made Flatbed EASIER!!
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If you’re looking for a real truckers journey with no drama, this is a channel for you. We will take a look into the life of a truck drivers day to day routine‘s and learn how to pe...
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The Truth About Truck Training Pay A Trainer's Perspective
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Anyone interested in becoming a Melton flatbeder please reach out to me via email at 50Plustruckertalk@Gmail.com Open the link below to inquire about positions at Melton intelliapp.driverapponline.com/c/meltontrucklines?r=terrancesmall A few of my favorite flatbed tools Coil Protector www.myteeproducts.com/heavy-duty-metal-coil-protector-w-flexible-rubber-sold-as-a-pair.htmledg Edge Protector w...
The Power of Peer Support Encouragement in Tough Times
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Anyone interested in becoming a Melton flatbeder please reach out to me via email at 50Plustruckertalk@Gmail.com Open the link below to inquire about positions at Melton intelliapp.driverapponline.com/c/meltontrucklines?r=terrancesmall A few of my favorite flatbed tools Coil Protector www.myteeproducts.com/heavy-duty-metal-coil-protector-w-flexible-rubber-sold-as-a-pair.htmledg Edge Protector w...
Navigating Challenges A Truck Driver's Guide to Precision Backing
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Navigating Challenges A Truck Driver's Guide to Precision Backing
Achieving Truck Backing Perfection Overcoming Obstacles with Expert Advice
Просмотров 81Месяц назад
Achieving Truck Backing Perfection Overcoming Obstacles with Expert Advice
Mastering Truck Lane Changes Insider Tips!
Просмотров 61Месяц назад
Mastering Truck Lane Changes Insider Tips!
From Mistakes to Mastery Learning the Art of Truck Backing
Просмотров 47Месяц назад
From Mistakes to Mastery Learning the Art of Truck Backing
Truck Driving Skills Perfecting Your Backing Technique!
Просмотров 84Месяц назад
Truck Driving Skills Perfecting Your Backing Technique!
Unlocking the Secrets to Perfect Truck Backing Real-Time Coaching
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Unlocking the Secrets to Perfect Truck Backing Real-Time Coaching
A Peek Into Truck Backing Week Learning Through Practice!
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A Peek Into Truck Backing Week Learning Through Practice!
Behind the Scenes of Truck Training Real-Time Challenges!
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Behind the Scenes of Truck Training Real-Time Challenges!
Day 3 of backing week, Melton student training
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Day 3 of backing week, Melton student training
Mastering Truck Backing A Step-by-Step Guide for New Drivers
Просмотров 82Месяц назад
Mastering Truck Backing A Step-by-Step Guide for New Drivers
Truck Driving Skills How to Back Up Without Oversteering
Просмотров 48Месяц назад
Truck Driving Skills How to Back Up Without Oversteering
50 Plus Flatbed Journey
Просмотров 99Месяц назад
50 Plus Flatbed Journey
A Peek Into Truck Backing Week Learning Through Practice!
Просмотров 84Месяц назад
A Peek Into Truck Backing Week Learning Through Practice!
Mastering Truck Lane Changes Insider Tips!
Просмотров 92Месяц назад
Mastering Truck Lane Changes Insider Tips!
A Peek Into Truck Backing Week Learning Through Practice!
Просмотров 232Месяц назад
A Peek Into Truck Backing Week Learning Through Practice!
Melton Student day 2 of backing week
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Melton Student day 2 of backing week
Melton Student starts BACKING WEEK
Просмотров 247Месяц назад
Melton Student starts BACKING WEEK
Anthony dont mind the work
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Anthony dont mind the work
Melton Student’s first tarp load super easy
Просмотров 660Месяц назад
Melton Student’s first tarp load super easy
Melton trainer tips for preparation for road training
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Melton trainer tips for preparation for road training
Melton Trainer talking weight stations
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Melton Trainer talking weight stations
Come learn about Melton and flatbed trucking
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Come learn about Melton and flatbed trucking
The Blue Knight is coming 
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The Blue Knight is coming 
Starting your career as a flatbed driver with no experience, is that a good idea? Melton Truck lines
Просмотров 6043 месяца назад
Starting your career as a flatbed driver with no experience, is that a good idea? Melton Truck lines
11 hour DOT clock Melton Student and Trainer
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11 hour DOT clock Melton Student and Trainer
Is 60 too old to start driving? Why I left Swift
Просмотров 5464 месяца назад
Is 60 too old to start driving? Why I left Swift
Is 55 too old to start Flatbed, 70 hour clock
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Is 55 too old to start Flatbed, 70 hour clock

Комментарии

  • @Hated_by_Fools
    @Hated_by_Fools 4 дня назад

    Thanks for the heads up bro. I’ll be starting Monday over there and I value your input

  • @worksmartpaul
    @worksmartpaul 4 дня назад

    People.... romanticize trucking.Trucking is a very dangerous profession.Right up there with the army and construction.

  • @mfwalter79gmailcom
    @mfwalter79gmailcom 5 дней назад

    Hey 50 plus it’s Walter from Houston could you give me a call when you get this, I have a 79 Mazda rx7 and need some assistance

  • @stefblanco3887
    @stefblanco3887 12 дней назад

    How about Halvor Lines for newbies?

    • @50plustrucker
      @50plustrucker 12 дней назад

      If they hire new drivers and they are hiring in your area, it might be worth looking into it. Compare their benefits, and if you can quiz one of their drivers, that will be the best way to get accurate information.

    • @stefblanco3887
      @stefblanco3887 10 дней назад

      I’ve already researched the company and they have really good reviews for trainees. I was just trying to see if you had heard of them and asking for your input. I’m not sure how I would be able to quiz one of their drivers prior to starting. If you have any suggestions, please let me know. Thank you for your response 🙏🏽

  • @SandyG12
    @SandyG12 14 дней назад

    intro is so cringe

    • @50plustrucker
      @50plustrucker 14 дней назад

      Maybe but it’s served me well over the years

  • @antonioashley3868
    @antonioashley3868 17 дней назад

    Aye Sir just Use Corners that you have on the Trailer. And you should not be Trapping it's not Raining, Strap down and go Period.

    • @50plustrucker
      @50plustrucker 17 дней назад

      Respectfully, I’m not sure you’re a driver or just interested in the culture but keep in mind. We tarp for many reasons not just because it’s going to rain. We tarp to deter theft and it protects the load from wind damage during transport. The list of reasons are long.

  • @erazco6568
    @erazco6568 18 дней назад

    I worked for melton for 6 months it was exiting being a new driver and all but my dm was stupid she sent me a load that was 80 miles away I get there and it was to late to load up so I had to come back the next day so I get there the next day and get loaded up I secure my load and tarp it. My dm was blowing up my phone once I got in the truck I saw I had a miss call from her I call her back and she tells me that load was a mistake and was a load that was given to another driver the day before and to head back to the truck stop where I was at in the beginning for the weekend, turns out the load I got loaded with belongings to the owner operator that helped me tarp up that load Long story short I got tired of the bs so I quit

    • @50plustrucker
      @50plustrucker 18 дней назад

      Where are you now? How’s it going?

    • @erazco6568
      @erazco6568 18 дней назад

      Systems transport I run west coast regional fleet California Oregon and Washington two weeks out and 2 days home melton started us off at 52 cpm systems starts off at 58

  • @christoffervandyke8523
    @christoffervandyke8523 19 дней назад

    I want to get back into trucking.....would you give up 20 years of driving a truck??

  • @christoffervandyke8523
    @christoffervandyke8523 19 дней назад

    Its a domestic....my wife threw me under the bus!! One year ago....and now im homeless and she playing the victim....ok....what about me??

  • @brandonthomas4175
    @brandonthomas4175 19 дней назад

    Man i need to meet u.

  • @royalmac1011
    @royalmac1011 22 дня назад

    Great vid, im coming to Melton next week. Done with reefer, too much sitting at shippers

    • @50plustrucker
      @50plustrucker 22 дня назад

      I’ve been there done that 🤣 sitting cost $$

    • @royalmac1011
      @royalmac1011 20 дней назад

      @@50plustrucker just wondering do I have to pay for the equipment? And if so how does that breakdown if you know?

    • @50plustrucker
      @50plustrucker 20 дней назад

      @@royalmac1011 most of the equipment is paid for by the company was not paid for by the company is personal items

  • @Quaydre
    @Quaydre 22 дня назад

    Where can i see the full podcast

    • @50plustrucker
      @50plustrucker 22 дня назад

      ruclips.net/video/ysj4yu6T3oU/видео.html

  • @curtisjohnson2433
    @curtisjohnson2433 24 дня назад

    Wouldn’t it have been easier to go right a little up past those cones then come back at an angle? 📐

    • @50plustrucker
      @50plustrucker 23 дня назад

      Yes but we’re practicing 90° parking

  • @christoffervandyke8523
    @christoffervandyke8523 26 дней назад

    Last year....in may...my first felony.....now how am I going to get a job with that on my record

  • @christoffervandyke8523
    @christoffervandyke8523 26 дней назад

    How do you check with companies....that will except you....cuz you have a felony on your record??

    • @50plustrucker
      @50plustrucker 26 дней назад

      Hit me up via email 50Plustruckertalk@gmail.com

  • @deonwhite201
    @deonwhite201 26 дней назад

    I just scribed

    • @50plustrucker
      @50plustrucker 26 дней назад

      Thank you so much, my friend. I truly do appreciate you.

  • @deonwhite201
    @deonwhite201 26 дней назад

    Thank you for inspiring me to become a truck driver. I’am 58 but, I have to take the Dot and I’am on medication and I hope everything will go smoothly

    • @50plustrucker
      @50plustrucker 26 дней назад

      I take hot blood pressure meds and I also take cholesterol meds. Don’t be afraid you may take different meds than I do but this industry is very forgiving, so stay positive and I’ll see you on the road burning fuel very soon.

  • @GamblesForFun
    @GamblesForFun 29 дней назад

    SHARE THIS

  • @M10KBALL
    @M10KBALL Месяц назад

    I pray my trainer is as gentle as you!! You’re seasoned and awesome brotha!!💪🏾💪🏾

  • @Southside5150
    @Southside5150 Месяц назад

    Great video,I started on the 27th

    • @jasonshimkus6139
      @jasonshimkus6139 Месяц назад

      I'll see you there! I start May 27th as well!

    • @50plustrucker
      @50plustrucker Месяц назад

      You guys have made a very good decision coming to Melton. Just hang in there and you’ll thoroughly enjoy it. Remember it’s work, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be hard work.

  • @dexm8846
    @dexm8846 Месяц назад

    Good stuff here. Exellent trainer.

  • @ehkhu9583
    @ehkhu9583 Месяц назад

    Next week i about to go to my orientation, can i request you as my trainer please

    • @50plustrucker
      @50plustrucker Месяц назад

      Congratulations for making a jump to come this way. When you get to orientation, just let them know you would like to train with me and hopefully it’ll work out.

  • @angelaperry3127
    @angelaperry3127 Месяц назад

    Thank you so much!!

  • @hansabass
    @hansabass Месяц назад

    I was 58 when I started. That was in 2023... 😀

  • @RavenRedwood
    @RavenRedwood Месяц назад

    Do shorter trailers require more input and precision? Or am I just imagining that they're more difficult when they're not

  • @Onnaset
    @Onnaset Месяц назад

    How much would I pay for a good set of tarps

  • @hondagoal
    @hondagoal Месяц назад

    Thanks for this video. I'll be 56 in few more days and I'm sitting on the fence on this. Tired of working indoor in buildings. You gave me some insight + hope. 👍

  • @bikerevolutiontv
    @bikerevolutiontv Месяц назад

    A pension is good benefits, not 401k

    • @50plustrucker
      @50plustrucker Месяц назад

      Agreed👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @Quaydre
    @Quaydre Месяц назад

    I start my meltion training in a few days i want you as my trainer

  • @Max86030
    @Max86030 Месяц назад

    Heading to Tulsa this Sunday 💯

    • @50plustrucker
      @50plustrucker Месяц назад

      You’re gonna have a great time

    • @Max86030
      @Max86030 Месяц назад

      I’m watching your video Right now thanks for the info

    • @50plustrucker
      @50plustrucker Месяц назад

      @@Max86030 if I can answer any questions please let me know

    • @Max86030
      @Max86030 Месяц назад

      Ok I’ll let you know how it goes

    • @jasonbolton7200
      @jasonbolton7200 Месяц назад

      Wish all the trainer's cared as much as you do

  • @Traebennet20
    @Traebennet20 Месяц назад

    What

  • @nickl3872
    @nickl3872 Месяц назад

    Bless you 50, safe travels!

  • @BenjaminGrant801
    @BenjaminGrant801 Месяц назад

    Game name?

    • @50plustrucker
      @50plustrucker Месяц назад

      American truck simulator. Watch me Friday night 7 PM live on the blue Knight table. We drive the simulators.

  • @jamesgarrett6848
    @jamesgarrett6848 Месяц назад

    Jmo here but always straight back when possible... especially pulling a spread.

    • @50plustrucker
      @50plustrucker Месяц назад

      That’s wisdom right there

    • @jamesgarrett6848
      @jamesgarrett6848 Месяц назад

      @@50plustrucker haha..thank you..yeah been truckin in my 33rd year now...all most drivers seem to know today is the 90 degree back..even in a spread!..more than 20 years in flats and drop decks...good luck to ya...keep your chrome shiny.

  • @kyrie7007
    @kyrie7007 Месяц назад

    😬 Promo`SM

  • @dracomille13
    @dracomille13 Месяц назад

    Your definitely an awesome trainer. I have been watching your videos for over 3 or 4 years now. I have enjoyed the videos that you have made. I am fortunate to have been backing since I was 10 and it helped me out a lot when I went to get my CDLS. I know most people don't have the opportunity like I did growing up and backing trailers in a lot of different places. You are definitely right about learning the movement of the truck and trailer being one of the first things to learn over Hitting the target. If someone can't understand how it all moves then they will never make it work. I do have a question about spilt tandems. Is it true that you are not supposed to 90° back those?

    • @50plustrucker
      @50plustrucker Месяц назад

      Thank you very much for your kind words and for being a subscriber for so long it’s truly appreciated. Spring axles are extremely difficult to perform a 90° back, especially when you have a heavy load. Remember the forward set of trailer tandems will slide they don’t participate in a turn like a rear tandem would. The front tandems create a lot of resistance so you have to be extremely cautious performing that maneuver

    • @dracomille13
      @dracomille13 Месяц назад

      @@50plustrucker you are welcome. I look forward to many more amazing videos. I thought that was the case. I was watching a driver trying to 90 at a truck stop and looked like his was about to turn over his trailer. He was loaded pretty high with wood and almost turned it over a time or 2 before he moved to let the driver across from him leave . I could tell just by watching that the front set didn't like to slide much and kept digging in. Thank you for the reply and be safe out there.

    • @50plustrucker
      @50plustrucker Месяц назад

      @@dracomille13 much love

  • @DanielWright-wy2gy
    @DanielWright-wy2gy Месяц назад

    Bro. Do you have a facebook page or account that I can follow? I saw you get featured on Yt! I'll tag you.

  • @nathanhollis8496
    @nathanhollis8496 Месяц назад

    Awesome!!

    • @50plustrucker
      @50plustrucker Месяц назад

      Thank you for watching so faithfully

  • @CynicallyObnoxious
    @CynicallyObnoxious Месяц назад

    gonna have to listen to you on my runs 50

  • @linehaulsolutions
    @linehaulsolutions Месяц назад

    Hey there! We loved your insights in this video, so we decided to feature you in an explainer video on our channel on this topic: The Truth About TRUCKING LIES Recruiters Love to Tell You - Part 2. We hope you enjoy it and let us know what you think. Thanks!

  • @Shottyaim
    @Shottyaim Месяц назад

    Does melton do lease purchase

  • @ScaleBlazers
    @ScaleBlazers Месяц назад

    Great podcast. Keep up the good work. Where can I find the extended?

    • @50plustrucker
      @50plustrucker Месяц назад

      Live right here on Friday nights at 7pm. Enjoy my friend we are just getting started. New show

    • @ScaleBlazers
      @ScaleBlazers Месяц назад

      @@50plustrucker copy that! Thanks.

  • @willgrigs74
    @willgrigs74 Месяц назад

    I'm 50 and I'm on my way out there. Had to put my life long dream on hold until the boys got grown and moved out the house. I'm getting my permit this Wednesday and signing on with ROEHL to get the OTR experience.

  • @BlueyMarlo
    @BlueyMarlo Месяц назад

    50 plus the man the myth the legend. I’ve heard very good things about you and I hope your my trainer when I show up there may 9th

    • @50plustrucker
      @50plustrucker Месяц назад

      Good evening to ya, let’s keep our fingers crossed maybe it can happen

  • @user-lc4vc3hq9h
    @user-lc4vc3hq9h Месяц назад

    Thanks 50 your videos are really helpful I wanted to go to melton but they said I needed experience going to another company but I can still take your wisdom with me.

    • @50plustrucker
      @50plustrucker Месяц назад

      Anything you want me to do a video on I’ll definitely help you

  • @djstrick100
    @djstrick100 Месяц назад

    Thanks for taking the time to post this video!

  • @gagenelson8231
    @gagenelson8231 Месяц назад

    Does melton hire out of Maine?

    • @50plustrucker
      @50plustrucker Месяц назад

      That’s a great question and I’m not sure of the answer but inquire through the link in the description I have down below and somebody will respond to you if you hadn’t gotten response within 24 hours hit me up again and I may be able to get that answer for you. Also check back and if I find out before you respond, you’ll get an update in this link.

    • @gagenelson8231
      @gagenelson8231 Месяц назад

      @@50plustruckerThank you!

  • @timspartakus409
    @timspartakus409 Месяц назад

    Heyyyyy now

  • @larrythorpe-tc4vi
    @larrythorpe-tc4vi Месяц назад

    I only have been getting 1 a day, and sometimes zero. I’m so frustrated with the 45

    • @50plustrucker
      @50plustrucker Месяц назад

      Don’t give up. If you’re struggling the most common mistake is turning while the truck isn’t moving or simply turning too much

  • @Faithcreatesasolidfoundation
    @Faithcreatesasolidfoundation 2 месяца назад

    Hey how did you like melton trucking?

    • @50plustrucker
      @50plustrucker 2 месяца назад

      I’m still here I love it

    • @Faithcreatesasolidfoundation
      @Faithcreatesasolidfoundation 2 месяца назад

      That’s great I had a question for you. Hopefully you have the answer lol. If I’m in Arizona would I get more loads on the west coast.

    • @50plustrucker
      @50plustrucker 2 месяца назад

      @@Faithcreatesasolidfoundation actually, they don’t base your loads off of where you live unless you’re going home for Hometime

    • @Faithcreatesasolidfoundation
      @Faithcreatesasolidfoundation Месяц назад

      Hey just wanted you to know I’m out Orr with trainer from melton. Doug Eichorn great person overall this is a great company ima be sticking with all praise to god

    • @50plustrucker
      @50plustrucker Месяц назад

      @@Faithcreatesasolidfoundation ❤️ that’s wonderful news keep me posted