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- Опубликовано: 6 июн 2024
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If your a flatbedder you need baby wipes, and keep your left door shut
@ driven trucking do you think a new driver should go into dry van before flatbed?
I will be revisiting this video again, this is a great idea to time stamp 👍🏽
Avi, not necessarily. It depends on how closely you pay attention to detail. I feel like if you struggle with that you should probably start driving, otherwise flatbed would be fine.
Joe, Thank you but that is a very very deep question, I have a lot of videos on the channel talking about this specific topic but ultimately there’s not one right answer. Everything is situational about you and what it is you’re trying to do and what it is you’re trying to haul
Managing your finances is the up most importance don’t you dare go out and get a car note and blow money frivolously ...Think & Grow Rich 🎯
I have to confess that after doing trucking for exactly 1 year this july.....I am screwed for life!
Working for the corporate world most of my life, I started doing trucking for a year and I let that diesel fuel get in my veins. I have spent a great deal of my time on the road, savoring the lifestyle, running the miles, being away from home from months at a time, and I must say that I can't get enough of it. I don't know if I am enamored of this job, but spending hours and hours alone in solitude has allowed me to put my thoughts in perspective. I love this job and I am running and living my life one mile at a time. Thanks for your videos they have given me a lot of insight about this career and the life on the road. God bless
Will Larrea About to do the same ! Good to hear something positive
what company do you work for if you don't mind me asking
@@jontattum1476 hello jon, I work for swift
@@willlarrea7939 Awesome, thanks for the reply! I will check them out as it seems they allow pets under 40 lbs to ride in the truck, which is one of my requirements.
could you give me a ball park of first years income over at swift?
Congratulations new drivers on getting your CDL.
Now you gonna deal with the hard stuff next 2 years
Being a new driver
Being a new driver is like joining the military
Its gonna be hard/rough ,
Will be gone long time
The key for the next 2 years is :
1.get lots of knowledge
2.Keep looking for work even tho you have a job
3. Dont play the loyalty game. The company doesn't look out what's best for you and family . That's your job. Just keep looking for that better job,better home time, better pay for you and your family
Good luck
Or look to get financially free & work for yourself 🤷♂️
Thank you Daniel!
Daniel Garcia gone a long time? I’ve been a day cabber my whole Career.
Maxgasimus to make the big bucks you don’t stay a “day cabber”
#3 is definitely something new drivers should get in their mind. Recently this 3 month driver switching jobs said he was given a "load abandonment" right after he gave his 2 week notice.
I dont care about my social life, i bet i will have my house more paid off than all those 'friends' we have!! Poooom
Hey bro good coment is good idea how you think about job... I work for 15 years working as cook making $40,000 a year but I have to work 11 hours 6 days at week , now iam looking to work as truck driver so I hope I can make money for take care my family .. good look
I mean good luck !!
That’s my goal to bro
@LIAM HARTMAN ok thanks bro , I will trying to get a new semi trailer truck , like no really NEW maybe 50k to 80k to start my journey,, so o hope I can find some good ones somewhere,and thanks for you help ...
@@Tacbi0325 I agree. I was kitchen manager for years in south west florida. We are gonna 14 hours a day and we still had to bring work home like schedules orders ect. My wife did same job for another company. We never seen each other anyway. Truckers actually make more than most managers in restaurants. I'd rather make the switch and be better off
38 years OTR driver here. Most important tip. Don't get married till you retire. Not joking.
lol
Lol
😱
Great advice. I bet your rich if you wasn’t married lol
OR....Marry someone who loves to drive OTR too!! Husband and Wife team who can function well together. Not all of us women are barbie dolls. ;)
Save save save money 💸💸💸 you can’t save enough just in case of a downturn in the market like we just experienced
Hey
Better off diversifying. having cash is a good idea. However, I think it's better to have cash flow from multiple sources. Cash loses value as it sits. We lost at least 7% to 10% in dollar value this year alone while some of my assets (house, property, camper lol) increase 30%+. That tells me cash sucks for value. I can trade asset for cash and come out ahead or I can store cash at a loss. Another way to look at it I guess.
PokerMan I do agree but if you have a major break down and your money is tied up how do you pay for a repair? Like I said if we have a huge drop in rates and your breaking even it’s nice to have money not tied up so you can sit at home and not run just to have revenue. To each is their own tho and that’s just how I do it👍🇺🇸
@@scottbulach You still need a repair fund of 10k. But that's basic operating cost. just like fuel, oil, tires, etc.. What I'm talking about is stacking cash. If you don't have a 10k repair fund, you're not in business, your trying to stay out of bankruptcy. If in such position, I would stack every nickel I had till I got that 10k fund. beans and rice for a bit if necessary.
When I sit at home and don't run, I broker freight via my brokerage or I work on my "farm to table" hydroponic farm or I work on my property investments. I don't have to pray the freight prices come back. I can cut that leg off if needed. That's what I'm talking about. I can operate under both dem or repub politics. Diversify and bring others up while you do so. (cause you can't do all the work yourself.) You will be far better off and the more you grow the easier it becomes.
PokerMan hundred different ways to go about it just what I do that’s all. Also 10k ain’t enough for a major overhaul that’s for sure so would recommend 20k plus for sure but like I said just how I run my deal. I have been blessed and was not effected by the down turn and rates for me have stayed the same. I don’t think everyone is in the same position as you and able to do other things if they can’t truck but again just how I do it and it works
My son has been a OTR trucker for almost 6 yrs. And his best advice for a new driver just starting out. Is that the first 2 yrs you're just getting you're feet wet. It's almost like an initiation. Just don't give up. The more experience you get the better you're going to be.
can we soak into it? i just got my license, i want to go owner operator. Can you ask him what is the best advice?
@@israelliontribeoffaith1986 I Would start as Working for a company Well what I’ve heard but if that’s what you want go for it I heard it takes a lot for barely getting started out Here for OP
Don't hit stuff.
Be on time.
Pay your dues. No one with 6 months experience deserves much. But after 2 years you have reasonable value.
I don’t agree with how put it but I think he’s right
Oh in your first year you'll probably hit something. If you do, be honest about it, it'll probably be in a TS, or at a dock doing 2mph and won't be that bad.
@@LARGO125 I have read several of your comments. Thanks for your input. I am going to school via Schneider, in a couple of weeks. I have done as much research as I could beforehand. I am not a kid.
The biggest complaint I read is about the pay. Having been around more than block, I can tell these kids that making upwards of 45 grand a year, fresh out of school is a really decent living. I honestly don't understand who could complain about that unless they don't manage their cash well.
It takes time and a plan to make bank.
everyone deserves anything as long as you put on the work. There is no code that says 6 months should be treated less. We are all special.
@@israelliontribeoffaith1986 they deserve empathy because everyone started as a dumb ass. After a year or 2, experience allows you to recognize that.
Live cheap, work hard, invest wisely. I started buying rent houses and had a professional manager handle everything. Made money every year on the houses.
m t help me how do I start something like urs pls
@@amazinggrace4484 Save up money. Like 20k-60k money, on top of the fact that I would say you should have another 20k saved up just for when life goes wrong. There are plenty of amazing areas where housing will appreciate very quickly all over the country. Do some research on these rising real estate markets. I would recommend finding a good home in Nashville, you can find one in the 200s, so 40k down payment (20%) if you want to avoid pmi (mortgage insurance). Put another 10k into upgrading the kitchen or making repairs, rent it out, and hire a property manager. Your mortgage could range from $900-1200 depending on HOA, and you could charge $1400-1800 to rent, and that's just for now. Pour money into getting it paid off and get onto your next one. You could realistically pay it off in a decade or quicker if you have a six figure income. Not to mention that in nashville or places like phoenix, those 200k homes will likely be valued at 400k in a decade, meaning with 3 of those 200k homes in some good growing cities, you might be a millionaire by the mid 2030s. You could continue to rent them and gross maybe $6000 combined, subtracting about $1200-1800. At that point you could sell off the homes over a period of 6 years (tax exempt if married and living in residence 2 out 5 years prior to selling) and move to cheaper parts of the country, or move to cheaper countries, or whatever you want really. Check out Graham Stephan's channel. He can be clickbaity but he provides mostly sound financial advice, probably the best and most you can get for free.
@@immaculatesquid thank u so much
Wise man
@@immaculatesquid I can’t thank you enough for this comment
Being antisocial and being away from home was fine with me. But missing the gym everyday was the reason why i gave up trucking.
I can see that, definitely could’ve got some calisthenics training in
@@YusefAlim33Hitting the gym was not only for getting jacked or looking ripped but it was also for getting out from the house or the job and just zone out and enjoy my free time for myself. It is definitely a stress reliever.
@@josecavazos1869 You can also walk around the Truck Stop yes it is not getting ripped but your cardio is going to be awesome and your weight will stay the same
@@MrFloppy131 I dont know where you got that but walking doesn't give you an awsome cardio or keep your weight the same lol. Weight management comes from diet and an awsome cardio comes from hiit cardio or long distace cycling or jogging.
Barbells, a jump rope and a good pair of sneakers is all you need. Face it you miss the social part of the gym. Nothing wrong with that - some people need that for motivation.
Trucking and nursing. I have had a job during the pandemic. Never lost my income.
Plandemic*
There isn't a pandemic
@@graymikep64 Those nurses are sure laughing to the bank during the pandemic you dont think is real.
Buy a 50 foot air hose so you blow up any soft tire with your truck
I'm familiar
My dad having driven trucks sense he was younger and 75 years young now still out there hauling cattle locally daily. His stories of driving in Alaska and everywhere else's i think are what get me wanting to drive. Hope to be getting my class A soon.
I’m 16 right now and I’ve always been anti social, and I’ve always enjoyed traveling. My grandfather was an owner operator before I was born so trucking is definitely in my veins, I’m excited to be 18 so so can get my CDL
That's awesome
When you get your CDL most companies won’t hire since were 18 look for construction companies or boom trucks and save
It's "asocial" bro, don't call yourself a criminal
Do it kid!!! All the best in your future career
@@nexttime4532 you're a m0ron
Watching these videos with 5years of experience and liking them. Remamessing about being a rookie. Keep up the good work. Your vids should b should in all training classes
Bless you! I've seen a lot of videos, but yours seems true and down to earth. As of January of 2020 I've got 5 months of local driving with at least a dozen backups and maneuvers every day. With that, I'm transitioning over to flatbed regional for a little while. I feel more educated and confident with your advice and education. Thank You Very Much!!! "Brotherhood of Truckers" 👍🏻
*Bro, you INSPIRE my trucking career!* I dont know why but everytime I get behind the wheel, I think and feel every video you post on. It's a thing of it's own.
I had a 14 hour shift and had alot of handbombing cargo to do, even in regional hauling (unusual), it's been rough.
But your videos keep my hopes all the way up!!
Cheers brother !
Be a company driver before you buy a truck, sounds like a no-brainee but you would be surprised. Take a class on small business management.
You pretty much covered it all...It's a life style not just a job. Gotta be self sufficient, and a self starter. When you think "I got this"...REALLY pay attention because something will come up. Try not to learn too many things the hard way : ).
Respect brother , I'm a new trucker just got my first job and I'm.embracing the grind learn something new everyday and my confidence has gone up when I pull up to tight spots now
1: Learn to read a map and always get your directions from shippers and receivers. The GLD will surely get you lost or worse, lead to equipment damage.
2: A CB is invaluable, learn to use it properly and always be able to hear it. Real time info saves lives.
3: There is ZERO shame in getting out to look every foot of rearward travel when backing. So long as you don't hit anything, JOb well DONE.
25+ years and I know NOOOTTHHINNGGGGGGGG. But The Blue LIght Special is mine and she has never been wrecked with 1.3mil. on the odo-meter.
Guud safe rides always. I'm FreeK and I'm OUT! Hammer down, LIFELONG bound.=;->=
Truckers always have that colorful lingo that people like.
so the best truck is the blue line special
Beautiful truck !
I was blessed to have a friend with trucks in the oil field , and was able to get in on the high end early , and also boosted my skills up very fast. I was told it was extreme trucking , but I love it .
Nice!
@UnderdoggTv We Love the Underdog I know a lot of places don’t consider oil field experience as legitimate if applying for an OTR job, something to consider for anyone needing to build their on-paper experience.
Mr. Butterworth not in Texas. I did it that way and got hired real fast.
i just have my license with all endorsements. Waiting for TSA clearance.
Just starting out as a Heavy Rigid delivery driver in a fridge truck, in Australia. My goal is to drive the big road trains later in the future - dream to own my own rig. Your videos are great, helpful and inspiring. Although I'm only doing local/regional work (few 100km radius outside of the city at max), this motivates me to work hard to get to my dream. Thanks mate!
I appreciate you putting this video out there!
As an O/O the biggest mistake I made was run under a company that’s charging me 15% and I’m locked with them for a year. DO NOT SIGN UP WITH A COMPANY THAT WILL LOCK YOU!!!
what right have anyone to locked you? Why would anyone ask you not to live the job you are on to another job if that is what your desires are?
Thanks, learnt alot, watching from Jamaica 🇯🇲
i love your videos man. ive been waiting to drive trucks for years. just came home oct 8th. have my cdl permit and going to training. im not bullshittin
thanks for those tips. .. changing my career this year and hopefully I will be out early driving my truck!!
awesome awesome footage Brian. Thank you.
Really appreciate your wisdom. I’m learning tons from you, please keep safe Brother.
Great advice I always enjoy your very honest things and great ideas. Really appreciate the coverage. Be out there soon!
My English is a second language, I love your dictation it’s undesirable 100%.
Thank you
Mr. Malapropism.
I live in Greece, I'm 34 new to trucking, I start to love this man
I'll have my full year in trucking in September and I was kinda thrown into a sink or swim moment and let me tell u I swim, been winter and whatnot I quickly learn to put chain on tires and what 911 disel treatment is. I sure as hell wouldn't have survived without my mentor he was my driving trainer with the company I started. My advice since winter driving is coming and starting tomorrow Colorado has its chain laws in affect, is to download all the 511 app for the Midwest and west states they show u the road conditions. So know before u drive
Great video your experience speaks volumes
Best advice.... be wise in booking your loads, and save like crazy, the greatest reward of trucking is master of knowing One’s Self. God Bless
Thanks for the advice!
I like your honesty man wish you the best brother
Great video. Soon to be trucker myself.
This is exactly what I and my husband needed to hear. We are just starting. Thank you.❤
Tell me how it went please. We’re just thinking of starting
Are you an alien?
@@carlgoogle2869 no
How can I get started if you don’t mind…?
@@israelliontribeoffaith1986 did I ask you?
very valuable tips and the channel overall is one of the bests. Thank you !
Thank you so much
If I have to give one advice to a new driver : Don't drive an 18 wheeler like a four wheeler.
lol
What does that mean?
You mean we gotta drive very carefully?
Thank you for the Must knows!!
Great information for new truckers and all truckers as well.
Switch to a LTL carrier ASAP and dump the OTR sweatshop on wheels.
Agreed 1000000%
If the company you choose as dedicated account try that out
@Austin Butler "less than load", YRC, XPO Logistics are companies that are LTL . The haul a lot of small shipments to fill up a trailer. It pays better than truck load shipments. Sure a truck load is one pick up and one delivery. But a trailer with a lot of small shipments pays much better than just one shipment on one trailer.
I’m starting my CDL classes next Tuesday. Your videos have helped a ton! Thank you for the insight. Im super excited for this path in my life.
Did you get your license yet
I just got my license and I am struggling to get a job. I’m in Fresno California
I have mine and I drive for the SCDOT
So how do you like truck driving?
@@bayjay864 I drive dump trucks for the SCDOT actually and I love my job!!! It was well worth the investment. They paid for everything and being that I have a sick grandmother I get to come home everyday too.
New subscriber here from Philippines. Thanks for this great and informative video. It helps a lot especially for me. I'm waiting to undergo training. I wanna be a trucker! This kind of job really fits to me. I am a Public Utility Vehicle driver for 5 years and I'm enjoying it but i want to upgrade my skills i want to drive semi truck as you do. Thank you so much. You inspired me a lot.
Love your show keep up the good work
Thanks bro for tips.Good pressure in your tires my friend.
I recently retired from law enforcement after 35 yrs. I Have given the "mentor" advice to many dozens of young people (and older ones). Those that took that advice to heart, became very successful, and I know they passed the wisdom along. Nice work dude.
Yeah, my industry is definitely NOT recession proof (IT/Software). Think I've been nailed by 3 out of the last 4 recessions. Diesel is already in my veins (thank my little Dodge Cummins for that). So yeah, CDL-A here I come. Just found your channel(s). Love em! Great content!
I thought about getting my CDL with UPS in about a year and a half or so. I've been working with UPS for about 3 and a half years, and I figured after working as a package handler for so long and moving and backing package cars for a while. It would be time for me to try my hand at truck driving. My dream job is one that I could do while alone. With my thoughts, my rig, and the open road ahead of me.
You had me at anti-social. 💖
I don't think he meant anti-social, I think he meant introverted. Not needing to interact with people much.
@@w.harrison7277 Understood. I like to treat people like a welcomed spice. You don't need much to add flavor to your life.
Watching your video from Jamaica, some good advice 👍🏼🇯🇲
I just turned 44 and quit my desk job to go back to truck driving. I was a trucker in the Army 20 years ago and I've always missed it. I'm going through school again and signing on with Schneider Trucking as a Regional OTR to get my feet wet again. My wife is coming right behind me after my youngest graduates HS in a couple months to do teams. We want to do the owner operator thing in a couple of years. Thanks for the good advice.
Thanks for your advice I'm new owner operator systems and really interesting your experience
Good message for the newbies thank you very much
Hello Clayton, you seem so amazing your comment it's so lovely 🥰
Great job buddy that's a big help for the newbies
I am new to your channel thanks for all the good advice I start cdl school in September so keep the video's coming about training and the test blessings
I have been trying to pick a career for the longest time before I graduate high school and I am fairly certain that trucking is PERFECT for me
WOW/Great video. I like so much your style of story-telling richly seasoned with a hot emotion, the humor and the great experience.
Thanks for the information 🤙
Good Advice.. I've been driving 22 years.
Long years ago
Happy Holidays , and safe be . Thank You . amen
lol so true about the fuel in the veins, it's been 11yrs for me and hoping to get behind the wheel one more time but as O/O this time around ;)
great advice btw, great advice
Learn, learn, learn. Pay attention to everything...money,business, mechanical. Do everything you can, yourself .
🎯🎯
YUSEF ALIM hey bro I see you comment on here a lot. Could you help me? I’m looking for some advice because I’m wanting to buy my first truck
Great video thanks for the info.
Awesome video and advice :)
I went from $798wk,$933wk,$1100-$1300wk,and now at $1600-$1800wk in 4yrs...all were company positions
And I did a lease contract delivering furniture which was a living hell that paid me $2600-$3400wk
Did you load the stuff yourself?
@@carolinaanthony4142 nawl just unloaded
Oh wow truck driving is looking perfect for me to start at 18 👍🏽
Awesome
Thanks for the info... Itll help a lot as I'm in the process of getting my cdl preciate it
You should do pros and cons to loads such as flatbed or reefer
I'm a new driver, otr w/ C.R. now local (B truck) total
Lol..that was crazy
I’m new to the game and I’m soaking all the information I can find like a sponge! Thank you for these videos and I really hope to see you out there! I like that white animal you drive!
Im an aussie truck driver currently driving triple road trains love the videos and I can confirm most of what you are saying translates here as well
How much do you make down unda? Keep on trucking
I was making around $120,000 a year and currently trying to get i to mines which will be a big boost in salary
Good info bro
The best start to a career - a team with an experienced driver.
I love mentoring drivers
I thrive in solitude. I'm going to get my CDL soon.
Im interested in getting my class 1 license looking forward to watching ur videos
I work 300 miles radias, always find the food first. To do that go early were ever u need to go
I’m simply waiting a few months, thinking about starting with Roehl trucking? Need a place that supplies the CDL can’t wait to get this first year over! Pumped for the future
Nice video my friend Thanks
51 tomorrow locking for new carrier I want out of construction. Thanks for this upload.
If you need more information on how to start up
Contact the mail above 👆 for more information
My best tip. Know as much information about your surroundings as possible.
Thank you Sir. Hoping I can find a good mentor!
Future truck driver here 💛
Boom! Applied knowledge is power!
Great video love the shirt 😊
Number 1 tip.
PAY ATTENTION TO THE ROAD
great power come with great responsibility.
Thanks for the video totally awesome and you said it That's exactly why I'm getting in the trucking. I've got my permit I'm just finishing up the last of my trucking school. And I just want to see this big beautiful country that we live in the United States I've been stuck in my mind and in a relationship for the last 20 years in Idaho and I just got to get out and see the rest of the world well at least the rest of our country. Appreciate you brother
Great video I’m going to school now to get my cdl a now I’m very antisocial lol I know this job is for me
Great video.. Thank you Sir. God bless
Starting Truck driving school next week!
Wow that's good to hear from you dear ❤️
Very true!!! I do need to purchase the tire gauges!
Do you truck?
Doing a Pre-trip is under utilized 🤦🏻♂️
Truth
You are Awesome Bro from New Zealand I love you 🌄So positive ☺️
True words, sir
Thank you for your video, just subscribed and hit that bell for future videos. I'm not quite sure but I noticed that truck drivers ain't paid much in the US? Why is that, I mean these guys deserve the best don't they. Warm regards from SE Europe
Great content. Very informative. Love #7 addictive diesel life