I Did 2 Lease Programs And This Is What I Learned | Exposing The Truth About Trucking Companies

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  • @MuthaTrucker
    @MuthaTrucker  3 года назад +42

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    • @teejay9944
      @teejay9944 3 года назад +2

      Shit what The Hell Is a “Balloon Payment”!?!? Lol 🤦🏻‍♂️ to hell wit that scam. I would never. My W9 was paid for in Full In just under 3 years. And I can Back That With FACTS MuthaTruckers! Lol

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      @dlsdls9934 3 года назад +1

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  • @gregandkatecox2612
    @gregandkatecox2612 3 года назад +154

    I tell you what people, just listen and learn. Learn from his mistakes and listen to his advice. He has 26 years of experience so just listen.

  • @fresh592003
    @fresh592003 3 года назад +172

    Great interview, with my friend Melvin Murphy, aka Hard Hustle!
    I met Melvin in December 2015 and he helped me after I had broke down, in a previous truck and wasn't able to fix it. I started off where he was leasing a truck and made enough money to get out of debt, save $300-$500 a week as I watched him pursue his dreams.
    The information he gives out is always honest and right on point! I've never seen anyone that was so knowledgeable about so much from money management, to painting, and being able to hear things in a engine better then a mechanic. I once saw him tell someone what was wrong with a guys truck by listening to it over the phone.
    Melvin doesn't like to see anyone paying extra money on things that he can help you with. I once found out that he has helped plenty of drivers change a alternator or starter to help them get back on the road for no charge.
    We've been pretty much talking about 5 years almost every day and never miss talking to each other for over a week. I ask a lot of questions and he has given me plenty of knowledge and understanding.
    Melvin won't just tell you something to be telling you, he will tell you what he knows to be facts!

    • @melvinmurphy2142
      @melvinmurphy2142 3 года назад +22

      More to come

    • @Bereket-mi5sg
      @Bereket-mi5sg 3 года назад +5

      God bless him!

    • @Peterbilt359
      @Peterbilt359 3 года назад +6

      Melvin Murphy Nice rig and good advice. Hope they listen.

    • @MidgetMalone
      @MidgetMalone 3 года назад +3

      I am a mechanic and i feel you about the mechanics. So many just show up and want to do nothing. Most of the work i do is from previous mechanics failure to do their job. Far to many mechanics go through the motions.

    • @Sheyi_Voltron1
      @Sheyi_Voltron1 3 года назад +2

      Sir! I'm looking forward to seeing you on the roads.

  • @JonLondon210
    @JonLondon210 3 года назад +85

    I could listen to him talk for days I'd love a mentor like him!

  • @coldwolf7014
    @coldwolf7014 3 года назад +174

    “8 days a week”, I felt that in my spirit right there.

    • @andreisocivoi
      @andreisocivoi 3 года назад +5

      Man... a lot of people will not get it

    • @EDH90
      @EDH90 3 года назад +1

      I cracked up at that!

    • @stock4u514
      @stock4u514 3 года назад +1

      Bro fr

    • @joeysimp9726
      @joeysimp9726 3 года назад +1

      I did too! For REAL!!

    • @cc131195
      @cc131195 3 года назад +1

      70 hrs 8 days. Keep on truckin

  • @iamOAKland
    @iamOAKland 3 года назад +106

    I respect this OG. I know leasing is not made for the driver to win. But the driver should take his time and stack and get his debt in order before jumping in.

    • @williammccall2225
      @williammccall2225 3 года назад +1

      Doing so will improve his or her probability of consistent profitability and longevity.

    • @melvinmurphy2142
      @melvinmurphy2142 3 года назад +1

      More to come

    • @paulklemer
      @paulklemer 3 года назад

      What does OG mean?

    • @FrankMwangi33
      @FrankMwangi33 3 года назад +1

      @@paulklemer original gangsta

    • @mikenole1035
      @mikenole1035 3 года назад +1

      @@paulklemer "OG": Orginal gangster used in this sense as a term of endearment as someone with a lot of knowledge and has put in the time to gain knowledge in one's craft.

  • @coreypointer7894
    @coreypointer7894 3 года назад +19

    Im coming up on 14yrs and this brother is spitting nothing but facts Its hard to be your own boss 💯 I got 3yrs with my own authority and my own equipment by staying focused and prayer

  • @rannyhammond8138
    @rannyhammond8138 3 года назад +132

    Stay a company driver until you can save up the money to buy your own truck.

    • @melvinmurphy2142
      @melvinmurphy2142 3 года назад +4

      More to follow

    • @polywoodtruckingllc
      @polywoodtruckingllc 3 года назад

      i agree

    • @truckingwithpacdawg2202
      @truckingwithpacdawg2202 3 года назад

      Man I was doing that thought process but I told myself a yr and then hit the o/o side . But I hit a rough patch and I'm slowly getting there. I thought about going back to the company but I just know I won't give up and no way I'm going back to something I couldn't stand. Its a real learning curve I'll say that

    • @donn.4766
      @donn.4766 3 года назад +2

      @@truckingwithpacdawg2202 you can do it bro. Keep your head up. What problems are you having? When i bought my truck 4 years ago, i needed a rebuild after 2 months! 15k down the drain but i kept on i had a no quit attitude. Now my trucks paid off and im doing a lot better. Ive been thru a shit ton of crap too. Everything from DOT violations, fuel tax coming after me, repairs repairs and everything in between, but i wouldnt trade any of that.

    • @allenpaige2893
      @allenpaige2893 3 года назад

      It will never happen

  • @TruckingwithVinny
    @TruckingwithVinny 3 года назад +94

    became a owner operator by the age of 24 got into trucking at 22 im 26 now its all how u save ur money. and alot of hard work
    EDIT- i fully own the truck no payments

    • @themendozafamily5055
      @themendozafamily5055 3 года назад +6

      This is it right here man . I’m 23 been driving since I was 20 . Bought a lot of stupid shit (cars trucks toys) sold everything . Now just saving whatever I can to try and buy everything cash by August . I’ll be 24 by then

    • @themendozafamily5055
      @themendozafamily5055 3 года назад +2

      Who did you go through to get insured by the way man ?

    • @bobbymcgee9892
      @bobbymcgee9892 3 года назад +6

      Good stuff! I'm 29 right now, just getting into the trucking business. I hope to be a owner before 30 or 31

    • @jmh4ggg
      @jmh4ggg 3 года назад +4

      Same here, atarted driving at 21 and bought my truck at 24, put it on the road at 25 and now im 27. I have a family to take care of so I had other things to buy, but my wife is frugal like me, so we got much further much faster.

    • @a1cxd166
      @a1cxd166 3 года назад

      Same story and time line here bro. Working on second truck. All hazmat also

  • @coreyspeese6508
    @coreyspeese6508 3 года назад +39

    Finally somebody telling the truth about leasing 👌salute O.G💯

  • @lovingmymamalighter102
    @lovingmymamalighter102 3 года назад +23

    I like this driver alot, he's super chill and gives good sound advice about the trucking industry. It's cool he's sharing his experiences over the past 26 yrs to the new drivers, cause this info he's giving ya is priceless!!

  • @dougfredricks2017
    @dougfredricks2017 3 года назад +15

    His honesty and genuine concern for other drivers will bless him abundantly.

  • @antoniohardy7416
    @antoniohardy7416 3 года назад +32

    You can tell he love what he do but his truck 🔥🔥🔥 especially the INSIDES

    • @melvinmurphy2142
      @melvinmurphy2142 3 года назад +1

      Thank

    • @ronneynash9492
      @ronneynash9492 3 года назад

      You can say that....I think his truck is eye catching.... Great taste he's got!

  • @Kathyak
    @Kathyak 3 года назад +43

    I’m so glad you did this interview. Take the contracts the company gives you and go to your bank. Talk to the lending officer, they will be real with you. Why would a company lease a truck without them having the upper hand? It’s all common since.

  • @princephan
    @princephan 3 года назад +12

    I remember this dude had the cleanest Prime trucks I'd ever seen. Glad to see him rolling a yellow 2020 Pete, I drive a 2019 yellow w900. 💛

  • @jmars
    @jmars 3 года назад +18

    Y’all make this future trucking goals don’t rush the process. Seen too many blow a ton of money on truck and trailer and ruin themselves because they rushed it. Save save save and be patient. If you not certain don’t rush it.

  • @waynez1025
    @waynez1025 3 года назад +8

    Congratulations Melvin, This is the type of guy you genuinely are happy to see succeed. You can just tell he’s a solid guy. Thank you!

  • @bankrollwels
    @bankrollwels 3 года назад +2

    I average $1900.00 a week as a company driver...I was a owner operator, averaging $3900.00 per week until I got hurt by another careless truck driver....O.G. is a great model, just wish I had seen this video before, it would've saved me a load of issues

  • @VeniFettiVici
    @VeniFettiVici 3 года назад +11

    Being business savvy is something you learn. In any industry no matter what you do. You can't be a boss with an employee mindset.

    • @LinwoodPowell
      @LinwoodPowell 3 года назад +1

      An employee mindset is exactly what you need to be a boss.

    • @VeniFettiVici
      @VeniFettiVici 3 года назад +4

      @@LinwoodPowell an employee mindset puts you in a perfect position to be used and abused for the benefit of the company you are working for. They offer you a 401k and baseline healthcare. Maybe even a 3% increase to keep up with inflation. They make 10s of 1000s off you and give you pennies. Being ok with a company having you by the balls for anymore than 10 years and you're not actively working on being your own boss is beyond me. I'll never have that mindset and feel bad for anyone who does. Life ain't about working 40+ until retirement age then being to old to actually enjoy life. Own your own! This is why the rich stay rich and the poor stay poor.

    • @nutindoin2
      @nutindoin2 3 года назад +1

      @@VeniFettiVici Well said, my friend, I totally agree with you 👍👍

  • @Dre23Swisher
    @Dre23Swisher 3 года назад +6

    I been in the game 2 Years and jumped into a lease purchase fast and I learned my lesson really fast about Lease purchase and left the company and now I have my own truck payed for at the age of 22. I’m pulling containers now locally out of Savannah Ga

    • @jeremybachan5916
      @jeremybachan5916 3 года назад

      You making good money pulling containers?

    • @Dre23Swisher
      @Dre23Swisher 3 года назад

      @@jeremybachan5916 Yea bro

    • @jeremybachan5916
      @jeremybachan5916 3 года назад

      I'm about to move to Suwanee to pull for rooms to go, I just like knowing about other opportunities

  • @anthonyleftwich47
    @anthonyleftwich47 3 года назад +28

    My boy Melvin Murphy hard hustle talk too him all the time he knows his stuff

  • @lungelinecowboy
    @lungelinecowboy 3 года назад +10

    Excellent interview! Only thing I'd add is that just because your making great money as a company driver and see all the nice new equipment the company owns, don't assume you'll make money as an owner operator there. I've taken just wages and fuel out of load rates and it comes out negative. You'll scratch your head how these companies remain open seeing the rates when it's your truck.

  • @SoloSailing77
    @SoloSailing77 3 года назад +4

    Thank You Truckers! Without truckers, the Earth would quit spinning!

  • @grumpygrumpgrump136
    @grumpygrumpgrump136 3 года назад +2

    It is so refreshing to see a real man that is the real deal this day and time. Keep up the good work Hard Hussle.

  • @DanielGarcia-zz9eg
    @DanielGarcia-zz9eg 3 года назад +39

    26 years.
    I tell you this. It might have taken him this long but in todays world with all this technology we have and unlimited information available 24/7, it dont have to take 26 years . You can get thier in less then 5 years or sooner .
    26 years ago you were pretty much on your own.
    Now we have a huge help from every trucker in the community

    • @MuthaTrucker
      @MuthaTrucker  3 года назад +11

      I agree. Hes just proud to have his new truck and trailer and to really be able to make money with it.

    • @IakonaWayne
      @IakonaWayne 3 года назад +3

      Help from every trucker in the community is called a congested and consolidated marketplace. Or more competition and lower profit/pay, its well known trucker pay has been stagnant for like the last 40 years.
      And like you said it ALL THIS Technology, trucking is a dying field of work, it will be automated in the next 10 years. I'd bet $50,000 on that right now and no of you would take me up on it because its true.
      So, every truck driver should be learning new skills and pivoting into another career in the next 5-10 years.

    • @DanielGarcia-zz9eg
      @DanielGarcia-zz9eg 3 года назад +6

      @@IakonaWayne yupe, you can't truck forever, get in, get experience, stack money, make investments so you can get out of driving. So many ways to make money today without driving.
      Trucking can get you the money to start
      Driving is good, but we can't waste our whole life behide the wheel and miss out in life.
      Note: if you local driver, thats great. I'm just saying for those that are OTR

    • @quesobabas6940
      @quesobabas6940 3 года назад +6

      @@IakonaWayne not in 10 years more like in 20+ years

    • @IakonaWayne
      @IakonaWayne 3 года назад +1

      @@quesobabas6940 do you want to bet , I'd say we'll see job loss from automation as soon as 5 years from now ?

  • @teeking4302
    @teeking4302 3 года назад +16

    When lease drivers do their math for the week they are not factoring in that their week is 7 days. Not 5 days like most people.

  • @claudioesteban8609
    @claudioesteban8609 3 года назад +26

    appreciated the man took the time to share. great info

  • @moctezumaRevenge
    @moctezumaRevenge 3 года назад +14

    That’s a long time to be a O/O my dad who was illegal and has no school education became a O/O in 1999 out of the gate didn’t speak English very good hustled and now he had 3 trucks paid for since 2004 and had ran and rebuilt them over and over, I think he did ok for himself and my mother.

    • @spurs5677
      @spurs5677 3 года назад +1

      Yo he a beast

    • @moctezumaRevenge
      @moctezumaRevenge 3 года назад +3

      @@spurs5677 yea he’s fixing to retire cannot wait to get all his equipment and drivers 😂 and add to my own company.

  • @kahflo6944
    @kahflo6944 3 года назад +7

    I'm a company driver now and I don't have any plans to be an O/O. I'm stacking bread to leave the road completely. But if I was wanting to be an O/O I would do a walk away lease purchase to learn the game before I get my own truck

  • @teeking4302
    @teeking4302 3 года назад +23

    Sounds like the cellphone scam when they want you to upgrade every year or two.

    • @melvinmurphy2142
      @melvinmurphy2142 3 года назад

      More to follow

    • @apangurra2775
      @apangurra2775 3 года назад +2

      I got tired of it around more than a decade ago. I started to have an old cellphone that I could get for free from friends that otherwise would have been scrapped. Took the money and bought a used Swiss watch every year (Breitling, Rolex etc.) and since I had many I didn't put much wear on them, all in great condition. Last year I started to sell them, all of them so far has increased in value and made me a sweet profit.

  • @savagetownnextstop7931
    @savagetownnextstop7931 3 года назад +2

    Watching these videos are saving me years of having to find out the hard way glad I can do my homework at 18 before I hit the road in 6 months 👌🏼

  • @jibril2473
    @jibril2473 3 года назад +11

    In 26 years I’m gonna have a fleet of automated trucks! But hats off to him for his hustle!

    • @lucasw2880
      @lucasw2880 3 года назад +4

      Whenever I tell people I am getting into trucking, they always ask me: Well what are you going to do with all those self driving trucks? I always ask them, when is the last time you saw a self driving truck on the road, actually hauling a loaded trailer? I could be wrong, but I highly doubt we will see that in our lifetime.

    • @bricklayerlzdp9825
      @bricklayerlzdp9825 3 года назад

      The technology is not solid enough. We're talking about 80k pounds going down a road. No time for glitches etc.. Only way I see it is maybe 15 years from now *with* a driver still in the seat watching

    • @lucasw2880
      @lucasw2880 3 года назад +1

      ​@@bricklayerlzdp9825 I just find it funny the general population thinks we are on the horizon of self driving rigs, lol. I think it was Elon Musk who came out several years ago and said that fully autonomous vehicles are just not possible with the quality of roads in the U.S.

    • @bricklayerlzdp9825
      @bricklayerlzdp9825 3 года назад

      @@lucasw2880 that's what I'm saying everything would need to be so perfect. Trucks don't drive in 1 road condition. 15+ years atleast till they can even get it to the point where a driver only has to watch it

    • @lucasw2880
      @lucasw2880 3 года назад

      @Abay Mine I have no doubt they are working on it. And of course they want it to happen. If you had a business you would want to keep your costs low so you could generate as much profit as possible. My point is I doubt we will see it in our lifetime. No technology can make an 80,000lb vehicle stop on a dime when some idiot pulls out in front of the truck and slams on their brakes. In the mean time, people still need their stuff...

  • @planmasterone1
    @planmasterone1 3 года назад +2

    One of the REALEST guests 💯

  • @perceptortron
    @perceptortron 3 года назад +7

    Im so happy for him. Hard work and sacrifice payed off!

  • @lucasw2880
    @lucasw2880 3 года назад +22

    If he ever gets tired of trucking, he could open up his own chrome shop with all the chrome in that rig, lol

    • @bigdee2333
      @bigdee2333 3 года назад

      Sound like a hater

    • @alamo3955
      @alamo3955 3 года назад

      He could have a truckers talk radio show . imho lol

  • @diamondd83
    @diamondd83 3 года назад +6

    Thank you for this video, I appreciate the OG Truck Drivers for their perspective, knowledge 🙏🏾 thank you Mr. Melvin 🙏🏾

  • @aminrafiq132
    @aminrafiq132 3 года назад +1

    I'm not even in the trucking industry and I watched this entire interview. Always appreciate realness when I see it.

  • @cowboy5706
    @cowboy5706 3 года назад +3

    45yr y'all had my fun, finally I'm retired, kinda miss it. I'm done. Been there, NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, AND WEST. Yippee Yah ya.

  • @thorntonwhite3813
    @thorntonwhite3813 3 года назад +51

    Old head dropping real jewels appreciated

  • @hwyhustlin1996
    @hwyhustlin1996 3 года назад +2

    I've been driving 21 years and been on 2 lease purchases....This brother is telling you the truth.Im a company driver and won't leave unless i can get my own truck the right way.

  • @iheartcryptoverse2857
    @iheartcryptoverse2857 3 года назад +4

    This guy is really great at telling about all the things you need to know to be a successful driver. Meant to add, this is one of your top 20 videos.

  • @josernajarro1113
    @josernajarro1113 3 года назад +5

    Great outstanding interview!!!! Keep doing your thing Alex!!!🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @angelm.614
    @angelm.614 3 года назад +34

    Not just in trucking but in any business... do something long enough and you’ll make the money eventually.

    • @williammccall2225
      @williammccall2225 3 года назад

      I concur.

    • @YusefAlim33
      @YusefAlim33 3 года назад

      Facts

    • @KingKratos79
      @KingKratos79 3 года назад

      Um thats not always the case. Most folks stay in the SAME industry for 25 years minimum and BARELY get 2 RAISES IF THAT

  • @francom8288
    @francom8288 3 года назад +6

    Good tips brother really love your showe and people you interview I’m making about 2500 a week my highest was 3200 in one week as a company driver but it always changes depends on how many miles I go

    • @MuthaTrucker
      @MuthaTrucker  3 года назад +1

      ❤🙏

    • @Trayg720
      @Trayg720 3 года назад +1

      @@MuthaTrucker do you have a video on balancing driving , to your health issues? say exercising, good food and all when your not actually dropping the load off?

  • @someguy8498
    @someguy8498 3 года назад +2

    For what it’s worth. I signed up to Prime inc on 3/16. Ordered my truck lease to own my truck on 10/17 and paid in full 8/20. I bought a brand new 2018 truck and title I hand in 4 years. I fully maintained the truck and left with the truck and 100k in the bank. It’s possible, you just have to work your ass off. My last 3 years at Prime 1099: 294k, 296k, 305k. Yes I trained. You got start somewhere. Did I pay a little extra, yeah. But, I’m an o/o with a clean title doing my life my way.(not at Prime) Greatest lie ever told:” it’s not that simple”.Wrong it is that simple, believe in yourself. Will many fail, of course,.just don’t be the one that does.

  • @feelnrite
    @feelnrite 3 года назад

    A man with some pride in what he does and what he is. We need more like him.

  • @berkeleymonegro5780
    @berkeleymonegro5780 3 года назад +8

    The best way to do it..become a company driver save you're money. When u have a good amount of money stacked up go to the dealership n faniance ur on truck..

  • @Calinkswag
    @Calinkswag 3 года назад +3

    Good interview! I'm glad I had a few OG's to talk too, when I started trucking. I got this game 13yrs ago.

  • @JStorysuoertech
    @JStorysuoertech 3 года назад

    This is an amazing story. Love the fact he saved, and now ownes his own company. He's the man !!!!!

  • @the_traveling_man4284
    @the_traveling_man4284 3 года назад +13

    I got settlements to tell my side of leasing. I found one that works for me but my first one with Western? Never again I had my reasons but never take a bad deal out of desperation

  • @amsm2022
    @amsm2022 3 года назад +1

    I appreciate all the gems dropped in this video. I've been driving the bus for 6 years. I start truck driving school March 1.
    Thanks for the heads up. 🧔🏾‍♂️👌🏾💯

  • @kushcdlinstructor4776
    @kushcdlinstructor4776 3 года назад +4

    I am driving for 16 years and still love trucking:)

  • @espaghetti99
    @espaghetti99 3 года назад +3

    I like that dude. He really kept it real and to the point.

  • @otisbodie9029
    @otisbodie9029 2 года назад

    Nice..no truer words I've heard..this guy is gonna get me in the trucking industry...going to school in march 2022

  • @hempsteadjungle9196
    @hempsteadjungle9196 3 года назад +1

    2nd video and it’s just as good and informative as the first one i watched ...this is why i love the OG’s they live to just give the info away just to see younger folks succeed...they don’t make em like that no more!!

  • @kelvintorrence5994
    @kelvintorrence5994 3 года назад +2

    Proud of you brother I got 26 years also company driver,Ryder lease,owner operator on my 6th truck.a nnee,2016 lone star and I got 2 flatbeds. Its,lots of work ups,and downs this week I had a tow job.another 2000.00 repair and a new 205.00 window to boot and I used my company s Pete I used 4 2 days so a loss week.but you got to keep grinding.

  • @ravenone6255
    @ravenone6255 3 года назад +4

    If you love what you do and do what you love= happiness
    Work = doing it without passion, love ,or commitment just for the paycheck

  • @JStorysuoertech
    @JStorysuoertech 3 года назад

    After my last comment, I thought about all the people taking the easy road, and collecting unemployment and government assistance, making more sitting at home. Not this guy, the hustle is real, do your homework, and you WILL BE SUCCESSFUL!!! No easy road, as your hitting the road!! He is definitely the man!!!

  • @sw_sharrod5974
    @sw_sharrod5974 3 года назад +3

    Much Respect to Hard Hustle.. He told the truth about leasing so did Asian Mai. I’m a lease/Trainer and it’s good money but it’s work, Average (4wks~4=) some wks 3k some wks $100.... Learn your lanes and fixed cost.. Keep trucking Driver’s....

    • @craigj.651
      @craigj.651 3 года назад +1

      But if u got a good tax person u will have plenty of tax write-off right?

    • @sw_sharrod5974
      @sw_sharrod5974 3 года назад

      @@craigj.651 it’s hard to claim a lost when u actually made money. It’s just your take home maybe $100 after all expenses are paid out.

    • @sw_sharrod5974
      @sw_sharrod5974 3 года назад

      @@carrasco4712 depends on which company and if u own your own truck

  • @supertrucker1356
    @supertrucker1356 3 года назад +18

    It took me 21 years of driving to get a truck for cash. I always thought it was stupid to be a owner op and it kind of is, but its definitely possible if you dont have payments going everywhere

    • @JuanMejia-md8re
      @JuanMejia-md8re 3 года назад

      Explain a bit more?

    • @supertrucker1356
      @supertrucker1356 3 года назад +3

      @@JuanMejia-md8re The owner op game is easier without truck payments and mortgage plus car notes. Guys want to jump in this with little money in the game, so thats the stupid part

  • @stephenowens8398
    @stephenowens8398 3 года назад +4

    Best interview I've seen! Melvin knows his stuff for sure!

  • @kcmusic1586
    @kcmusic1586 3 года назад

    Main, I am your number one fan in Jamaica, all I can say is inspiration, really appreciate you for the knowledge, I love that theme song do not change it, keep up the excellent work bro

  • @KevinGenus
    @KevinGenus 2 года назад

    This is the best interview I've seen in a long time. Thank you.

  • @wayneking4521
    @wayneking4521 3 года назад

    Hey guys, been in this business for 44 years, owner and company driver. Don't think I'll own another truck again. Taking home 1300 to 1600 or more a week as a company driver pulling a tanker at 55 cent a mile, loaded and empty, plus 27 by the hour when on the clock for unloaded and getting loaded for as many hours it takes, as well as breakdown time. And 85 dollars for 10 break. It all adds up at the end of the week. There are good company jobs to be found in this business of trucking and having a good clean safety record. God bless you all.

  • @jayman2400
    @jayman2400 3 года назад +6

    I've never met a wealthy person that didn't have to sacrifice!

    • @KingKratos79
      @KingKratos79 3 года назад +1

      As long as they didn't come FROM GENERATIONAL WEALTH!!!!!!!!

  • @Kabal06
    @Kabal06 3 года назад

    I like it when someone talks honest about money. For example the cost of his truck and the payments. Most times people don’t want to share that info. Other great info as well. Thanks for a superb interview!

  • @bryanfuller1
    @bryanfuller1 3 года назад +2

    I always hear drivers shouting out numbers of how much per month on a note however I never hear all the details...ie term, money down, etc. Not every company has the same lease program either. You have to take the lease term, terms of lease, end of lease residual, year of truck, etc etc into account. Retail sale is never ever the same as lease and serves a different purpose. Just speaking from bank finance experience in bank industry now with lease and retail funding. Asian Mai, I'd like to hear all the details if the drivers will share. Always enjoy your show.

  • @michellejohnson9270
    @michellejohnson9270 3 года назад +1

    Congratulations Melvin, and Thank you so very much for the knowledge. 👍

  • @rigobertonelson7869
    @rigobertonelson7869 3 года назад +6

    I have no idea about trucking business. I definitely looking into.
    Start as a driver and jump into a lease operator for a year, build credit for your LLC and look into getting a used or new truck lease purchase outside of a mega carrier and go on your own as actual owner operator. By then you should have build business credit, learn some Ins and outs of the industry etc.

  • @lanetterenee4149
    @lanetterenee4149 3 года назад

    I work in the Logistics industry so I see trucks rolling in daily. I'm aiming to get into to the industry myself as a business owner. My goal is to leave a legacy for my children. By watching videos such as this I'm learning & taking notes. Thank you for the knowledge ❤❤

  • @steve312
    @steve312 3 года назад

    That has to be the baddest looking, most awesome Pete Truck I’ve seen! Great Look Hard Hustle.

  • @rudymartinez9646
    @rudymartinez9646 3 года назад

    This was real raw talk... homework is watching programs like this one. I’ve been leasing for 6 months and my goal is to pay this beast off within the one year, save, save save, drive, drive, drive...

  • @turbo8454
    @turbo8454 3 года назад +1

    I've been in and out of trucking for over 40 years (most recent 2017). Was an owner operator in the mid 90's with a paid for truck and leased to a local company with regional runs. It was a great part time gig for me then (I was also flying).
    When I age out of my current profession (commercial aviation) I'm heavily leaning towards my own truck again. It will be the same way......paid for!

  • @KozmikEl7
    @KozmikEl7 3 года назад +1

    Very informative interview love the perspective Melvin presented. Pound for pound
    1000% on point I appreciate this very much thanks ✌

  • @brianp8034
    @brianp8034 3 года назад

    Anybody that gives this video thumbs down, you my friend are the true definition of a bad minded hateful person...... this guy is as real as it gets, show some appreciation for facts !.

  • @bigspank9992
    @bigspank9992 3 года назад

    Man I really needed this info as I just left a lease purchase company to go back to a company driver I always respect the OG’s of the industry who are willing to share their experiences much appreciated

  • @TiagobritoBrito
    @TiagobritoBrito 3 года назад

    This gentleman has spoken like a grandmaster facts , the lows and highs . God bless you sir and Asian Mai . 🦾🦾🦾

  • @xsentrik1107
    @xsentrik1107 3 года назад +1

    That’s why I chose a lease that was 100% walk away with no balloon payment in under 3.1/2 years. Now I’M Rolling free & clear with a truck with only #50k on the clock. Just do your research people and don’t settle!

    • @DBeau904
      @DBeau904 3 года назад

      Who offers this type lease

  • @jasontaylor2237
    @jasontaylor2237 3 года назад +1

    good video and damn good advice!!! I was fortunate to buy my first truck but man I tell you I still had a lot to learn it was a great adventure. I'm out of the game now but sometimes I think about getting back in but I would do it totally different. listen to this guy newbies he's speaking FACTS! thumbs up to Asian Mai

  • @everydayjay7968
    @everydayjay7968 3 года назад

    Out of all your videos this one definitely was inspiring..I have so much respect for this brother.. 26 years 8 days a week and Hard Hustle OG salute .. 💯

  • @officialyoungdoughty1241
    @officialyoungdoughty1241 2 года назад

    I’m glad I ran into this , I’m 22 been driving for about 2-3 months and literally every 3-4 weeks I’ll get a call askin when I wanna join the leasing program

  • @sparky09100
    @sparky09100 3 года назад +16

    That truck is awsome, I drove junk all my life, always afraid to spend the money

    • @VchaosTheoryV
      @VchaosTheoryV 3 года назад +4

      Cant take it with you when you die, so you better find one to enjoy while you can

    • @melvinmurphy2142
      @melvinmurphy2142 3 года назад

      Tha

    • @2MuchSoul810
      @2MuchSoul810 3 года назад +1

      @@melvinmurphy2142 Blessings to you sir!

  • @j.c.1789
    @j.c.1789 3 года назад +3

    Wow I tell you men
    I freaking love this Asian Mai show you really really know how tell it men everyday and every time you tell it like it's 👍I love it I love it I love it

  • @garydickson9669
    @garydickson9669 3 года назад +2

    Bro that was 1 of your best videos. Just going through school.

  • @eddie72bx99
    @eddie72bx99 3 года назад +1

    God bless my brother can’t stop won’t stop now many blessings to you and your beautiful truck well deserve HARD HUSTLE ALL DAY 🙏🙏🙏👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

  • @HappyBeeeee
    @HappyBeeeee 3 года назад +3

    A dream!!!! Hard Hustle. I admire the drive his has and his motto!!!

  • @calvindubose5940
    @calvindubose5940 3 года назад +4

    I am on my last yr. with a lease purchase. I took a higher weekly payments so I wouldn't have this balloon on the end.

  • @mauricezurliene1892
    @mauricezurliene1892 3 года назад

    One of the best interview about owner operators I have ever heard, Melvin is Honest and tells the truth, great job and have more interviews with owner operators

  • @conservativepersonnel8458
    @conservativepersonnel8458 3 года назад +1

    We could all disagree on things, but we all respect an OG TRUCK DRIVER!! even if he is an ass, a cocky, a whatever!! An OG truck driver is like a Doctor or Lawyer that i admire without they knowing it.

  • @rollinwitzig7789
    @rollinwitzig7789 3 года назад

    5 yrs and I'll be on your show my man 🙏🙌😁
    A lot of ol school haters lol 😆, you guys are dropping knowledge 🙌
    Thx guys 🙏😁

  • @DanielToth-dtG
    @DanielToth-dtG 3 года назад +1

    Drove for 2 years under an owner operator. Bought a 2012 cascadia with 400k miles. run it into the ground, got rid of it at 750k within 1 year and half. Now I got a 2020 cascadia from lone mountain. I have my own authority i pulled my own loads.
    Fuck everyone else and be independent!!!!!

  • @dominiquepatrick2333
    @dominiquepatrick2333 3 года назад

    I’m new and was just having this conversation with a fellow driver. Thanks for the information. I’m not naive but I got in this business knowing nothing so I take in all advice and make sure I stay on the right track.

  • @Milkdudsaveusss
    @Milkdudsaveusss 3 года назад +2

    I bought my truck 2 years ago, I’d NEVER lease a truck! They’re ONLY going to allow you to make enough money to pay the truck payment! BUY YOUR OWN TRUCK!!!!!

  • @yadaddi22
    @yadaddi22 3 года назад

    This info was well needed. I have 6 yrs under my belt. A little Otr and the rest in the northeast with a concentration in the nyc boroughs. Owner op is definitely my next step now that I know more about the leasing hustle.

    • @ozziecrosby2092
      @ozziecrosby2092 3 года назад

      I hauled out of the rail yards in Massachusetts for five years as an owner operator. That was back in 2002 to 2007. I made some money but I got burned out.

  • @lowban196
    @lowban196 3 года назад

    I watch lot of videos but the people who want to come to trucking listen to this guy each and every word and learn what he want to say try to understand him,he got knowledge being an owner operator from last 4 years and in trucking business from 10 years I know what he is saying and everything is truth. Learn what you want to do in future it’s not like you work as a driver on dry van and suddenly you think of getting your own truck and start pulling Reefer/ flat bed. Make up your mind stick to your goal and accomplish it. I would like to say Hustle Hard is perfect name after being 26 years into industry and now owning Pete 389 2020.

    • @melvinmurphy2142
      @melvinmurphy2142 3 года назад

      Finally someone gets what I'm putting out there! No thank you SIR

  • @mike-sk2li
    @mike-sk2li 3 года назад +1

    I jumped too a lease 6 months in. Best decision I ever made. I went from $700 a week to $1,400. No more sweating while I slept because the company trucks didn't idle, saving money because I had a fridge and inverter in the lease truck. I went too a company that only had lease drivers. Honestly I don't want the hassle of owning a truck. I'm good with the bit more freedom and money in the lease. In the end its what makes you happy not what makes the next man happy✌️

  • @timgee8515
    @timgee8515 3 года назад +3

    Wow. I really like this information. It was very helpful.

  • @brandonj3058
    @brandonj3058 3 года назад +2

    Great content and very informative this video is a real eye opener on the lease program for me 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @stevenbowles2068
    @stevenbowles2068 3 года назад

    I appreciate this video. It was good. I jumped in head 1st bought a used tow truck with no experience or knowledge in getting contracts. It is a hard hustle gotta do research. Ive been broke down since covid hit to. So back to square one. Hope to get back at it and try again. Yall stay safe and healthy Folks✌🏾🙌🏾✊🏾

  • @transformationtheprocessof1649
    @transformationtheprocessof1649 3 года назад

    Life well lived as a trucker, well said bro. Positive and true... Keep it up you motivate us as young trucker. Blessings with you always and forever