"HAD ENOUGH" | Trucking Life Vlog
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
- Episode #477 (Original Air Date 7/16/2024)
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That right there is why I stopped hauling groceries a long time ago.
He said he doesn`t give a shit what someone did or would do.
Feel your frustration Martin, please have a better day.
don’t book reloads so close to drop offs is what i learned in my 35 plus years of trucking
I started running refer i sold my trailers went flatbed chasing wash outs and pallets and lumper. Even this was back in the early 90s looks like nothing changed.
I am a Owner Operator OTR, I ran Reefer for seven years, when I stopped hauling Reefer I said never again will I pull a Reefer trailer. It is not healthy, the frustration the blood pressure. I have ran many different types of trailers and freight. I am now 68 years old, been driving since 1980. I would be glad to talk to you or any other drivers, you have to keep your self mentally and physically strong. Be safe my friend.
I gave up on the reefer business 20 yrs ago and started pulling tankers. Never regret it , i see it is still a shitshow .. ridiculous
What trailer type/industry do you like the most? I did flatbed for a few years trying local tanker heavy haul now but thinking hopper or rgn next. Never will do box or reefer because of all the waiting around even though it seems like constant work since we all need to eat.
This is why I would never do anything food
This is exactly why I don’t do refrigerated anymore
would you like an award? 🏆
@@TruckingTogether being rude to those who watch your stuff and make a comment because they’ve been there/done that isn’t cool..no need for snarky comments. You had a bad day, don’t take it out on others….just unsubscribed.
I can feel for you. If you have a time schedule, you expect them to do their part. I would be upset, too. May the rest of your day go better. I enjoy your videos because you let us know the frustration you face every day! Safe travels always for you and Alice.
Good beautiful morning, Mr Martin
My wife and I our O/O under the Schneider Family and it’s been crazy the last two months. Lots of load cancellations, sitting a couple days in between loads and loads are 10-20 cents less per mile than they were last year. I feel bad for the Solo O/O.
I thought about contracting for them, not with that kind of money. The reefer market hasn't been bad, life will always have it's ups and downs
it’s rough everywhere right now unfortunately
@@mr_burky I meant to say 10-20 less per mile than last year. Most of their loaded pay around 1.90-2.25 per mile
I feel your pain ………..I’m at Walgreens DC in Jupiter FL ………10 pallets so far I’m at 5 hours and agent won’t respond to text about detention
Said it before these companies need to be charged for waiting time this is nuts thanks for the video safe travels
I feel your pain Martin. Sat 12 hrs for a candy delivery and breakdown. 45 pallets turned into 160 pallets. The lumper fee was $540, and it had to be paid before they touched a single pallet. Needless to say I've never gone back to that location. Be safe out there Alice and Martin.
Perhaps it is time to return to Drop and Hook process. No waiting involved with reefer. Reference Kurt Schmidt Trucking.
It appears to me (not a Truck Driver) that anyone having their own authority just seems to get the lower pecking order.
My thoughts.
he waits plenty. you must pick and choose which episodes of his you catch
Yes, speak brother! The choir is listening
I agree 100percent with you there was no need to sit and wait for them to check 4 skids that use to piss me off big time I must say you handle it very well you and alice are very great people you work hard for your family and that is all that matters stay safe hope to met up with you guys as I am going back over the road
Well--- we wanted to see the real deal of trucking. Martin is bring that to us in this episode.
The shippers and receivers have the idea truck drivers are their private storage until they need the product.
Martin I used to work at a warehouse where it was a drive unload facility. They had the option of using the lumper service. Some loads actually called for the lumper service. It was for products like Gerber Baby foods and McCormick Spices. Those loads came in with around 48 double stacked pallets. They all had to be broken down to well over 70 pallets each.
There was a time I had been working in the freezer section on a Saturday. Driver comes in with a floor load and blew off the lumpers and decided he could do it himself. Heres the story. It was a floor load and it was packed nose to tail of Tortinos frozen pizza.6000 shoe box sized. He started at 8 AM and by noon he had only 6 pallets built. The lumpers left at noon but he still didn't hire them. He was the only truck still left. i went to lunch and when I came back I spoke to my supervisor about helping the guy because my job was only to haul freight that was on pallets off the dock in the the actual freezer. I took my pallet jack that was double length and brought 30 pallets over and started to dig in. This was starting to move faster and my supervisor came out and between the driver and the two of us we knocked out that truck in roughly two hours. The driver was grateful for the help and when he was getting his BOL signed he handed me $50. This was part of the money his company gave him to hire lumpers. So instead of getting out of there by 10AM he left at 3PM. I got 3 hours of OT since I was only supposed to work till 12.. This was back in 1998.
I hope you ,Allice and family had a great 4th
@@michaelrocker9000 back in 1990 at 15 years old I went to Miami with a friend and his dad. His dad said lumpers charged $150.00 to unload and he asked if we wanted to do it, I can't remember if it was a 48' or 53' reefer, but the watermelons were damn near to the ceiling from the front of the trailer until just before the back doors. The melons were 4' high at the back doors. We had to put 50 melons in a crate. It took us somewhere around 4 hours to unload it. I have no idea how crates we filled, we were hustling.
OMG I laughed so hard when he went on his rant at the receivers 😂😂
I hear you! I paid $235 for an unload, and it took forever at 8p.
I feel ya!!!!!
Feel your frustration Martin. The whole food transportation segment of this industry is an absolute joke. Nothing has changed for decades. That's why I pull a van and unfortunately have to deal with it sometimes , sure couldn't do it all the time with a Reefer. My Blood Pressure would be at boiling point dealing with that crap everyday. Glad you made it home safely to Wisconsin. Enjoy your home time and some time to chill out
Mr MARTIN U did an AWESOME job on the rebuild of Ur Engine on Tiny
Yeah I've always wondered why places place huge orders for truckloads of whatever, and then they don't want to unload what they ordered
Opaw says what helped me & it will help you may God grant you u the serenity to accept the u cannot change & the wisdom to know the difference 💨🙏✌️
My thought is like yours,you provide the " transportation" . Once it's unlocked off your truck you're not liable for it because it's not on your truck.
It's good to see you made it home
Martin is speaking to my soul right now!
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yup! U rocked anyway! great tour!
Need more of Martin's brutal honesty😂😂
The LUMPERS & the crap show is DEFINITELY RIDICULOUS
Martin, i was amazed at y'all decided to run refer loads, i thought you would of learned what velox18 went through for time time he ran refer loads...jus saying...
Martin sometimes some days it never pays to get out of bed. That’s a bunch of frustrating BS. But it is what it is I suppose.👍👍👍
This is why I got off the road. I can't do it anymore no hometime and the freight market is absolutely trash
Most realistic trucking video I've seen in awhile. I've been in many situations like that over the years and basically reacted the same way, which is why it's realistic. Oh and as a serious 60 owner, I couldn't agree more about only the cool guys have them. Thx for acknowledging that!!😂
lol 100%!
I learned the hard way about pre booking loads when it comes to reefer running
Can you let us know the title of your video when you did your shocks a while back? Can’t remember if you were in CA or WI, sorry… much appreciated!! 😊 Derek and Michella Payne
man… couldn’t tell ya 😂 we’ve done quite a few.. the truck ones or sleeper ones?
I’ve seen Martin shift, he never bangs gears, I doubt he does it in traffic. I’m now stuck driving an auto for the first time in my 31 year career and hate it. I do LTL P&D and would definitely rather have a manual, much better control of the truck.
Martin THANK YOU for being just like myself. I literally HATE these clowns that refuse to use yard move which allows you to go the speed limit in the yard even if it’s over 5mph and won’t hurt your drive clock. Sheesh what a joke
Yep you can go up to 20 mph on yard move …. Only reason to do what they are doing is because they are off duty . . Illegally probly
@@karlsborgwi.jewell9919 I know why they’re doing it, it’s just annoying. Have some courtesy with other trucks around. I’m in O/O in reefer and it’s extremely frustrating. Martin is right these lumpers are a complete joke and it’s unfortunate they call the shots at the warehouses.
That’s why I like tank and low boy stuff. Not as much time is wasted. I feel for you Martin
Rebuilt engine done right...equals a good engine. Take credit for a great job you done mostly by yourself...10 4.
Peyton warehouse in Phoenix az is very expensive when they unload a load they like to charge you at least 635.00 to unload 15 pallets straight pull off no break down
You used to run a flatbed didn't you. Curious why you stopped that ?
I feel for u Marton. we went to a UNIF we took 4 pallets like u but it thouse those asshile's 8 hr's from the dock to getting paper work. they are mostly all bad there is only a handful that are fast and nice
Haha I liked what Martin was saying in the beginning on this episode!!! Hulk Martin, but indeed it can be so frustrating
Go home relax drink and cold drink it will get better every storm runs out of rain
Martin you are on a good Roll today ... Take Care brother we feel your pain.
That was a great video it's nice to see your other side Martin 😅
I would have pitched. The onions out the back door o the ground. F em. Been there done that. Produce co are a holes. Last timehappe d to me . I. Took them to the yard .didn't get them for 3 days
Told me I will never haul another load for the m. ..next week same thing. Except they took it asap 😊
Hope you have better days!
I will never haul reefer ever again too much waiting to load or unload involved I did that early on in my 30 yr career I switched to dry van and I've never looked back and won't ever go back to pulling reefer can't pay me enough to pull reefer again
What a fitting in to Martin's week blowing s*** up!
Stay from Mvd Nash midland ga
Just spent 10 hrs there
Martin👍
Reefer Madness! I was O/O in 1970s, went from flat bed to reefer 50years ago, only lasted a year, couldn’t take the lies, impossible delivery times and being treated like a second class citizen. Sad (but not surprised ) that it appears nothing has changed. Went back on flatbed bed till 1980 , when industry was de regulated I sold out and went local. I appreciate your nice, well maintained equipment, hope you can get back to flatbed soon. Pulling tankers is pretty good trucking too. Good luck!
They've got a lot of nerve having you complete a survey. That was my biggest problem with food companies back when I was driving in the 90s hated lumpers.
Great ending to a frustrating trip.
Hopefully, Ur day goes BETTER & things go SMOOTHLY
I wonder if the lumpers just snuck in across the border?
Well, most Americans WONT do the job. The companies are more than happy to give them jobs, in the great race to the bottom of the wage scale.
Us foods help me there for 12 hours and I was dry van at that time. After that I said I’d never go back there
Sounds like Martin added to the “do not go list” 😂
I always hated dealing with lumpers when I hauled reefer. High cost to sit and wait.
It's not only groceries it happens with dry freight too
I own a reefer and a flatbed, really do not like running the reefer for those exact reasons, always getting screwed over with our time and lost money! I feel your pain! Would much rather tarp loads than deal with it!
When?
You're late like that. People need to start suing capstone. Because if you're late to the next job, you could lose that job, which is a loss of income which capstone would be liable for?
This must have been the video Alice was talking about
Martin, hope you feel better after that rant, you had me rolling, lumpers have been ripping off truckers for a long long time. I agree with you it’s so stupid. Hang in there buddy.
LOL I think I found the video you put that community poll out about Alice
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Totally understand Martin's frustration though. Why does he (or any other trucker) need to be held while they break down pallets after unloading them??
Do they honestly think drivers are in there taking things from off the load, and then reasealing the load so that it appears untouched? (Rhetorical, because sadly they do)
Hopefully the next few vids will show the day/week got better
I dealt with that crap and the same frustration 40 years ago. Dot has got to reighn these receivers in and tell them enough is enough.
Have you ever used Blackstone Laboratories for engine oil analysis?
yes many times. they said Tiny was fine 1 week before it blew up actually
@@TruckingTogether 😲
Hope you charge interest on the loan and administration fees for the lumper payment.
Martin’s blood pressure went up 😢
RGN time
Shipper and receiver should be liable as they charge when we late for any reason yet when they hold you they short pay.
Martin don’t be discouraged. Every driver, owner operator as well mega carrier are all struggling mode now so stay positive till market shifts to carrier way which will happen in any time. One example that I learn is how you control your maintenance by doing it your self to reduce costs so keep trucking.
Carrier I was leased to would charge back the driver for lumpers as income received. No receipt no pay for the load that you paid to have unloaded. Don't forget lumpers pay the reciever usually 20% of all they collect from lumping loads or the contract doesn't get renewed. It's all a scam
that carrier I was with when we first moved here also did that, so stupid.
You have to file a complaint with the BBB. Then file a complaint with the company handling the lumped. Most of all tell them where to stick it! 😂
stupid they dont care really
@@user-vp9pm4jy1p who? The lumper
the bbb
I feel your frustration, same crap worldwide with fridge vans… hurry up and wait!
Nice peepshow watch your hart greetings from Holland
Way To Make a GOOOD ENDING !!!!!!
I hope this makes sense but when I started driving truck I hauled meat, got to a appointment on a Sunday to the storage plant, I had to unload my truck myself and the company I delivered to charged the trucking company a lumper fee for me to unload the meat.
Martin you are the Bests my brother gonna love you man that's what's up Martin
A lot of receivers stopped carriers from being responsible for unloading. Reefer can be stressful. I just expect the fact that I will be sitting and try to get my detention. Detention, That's another story.
Loved your song Martin 😂
Cold storage warehouses suck to high heaven. Always has, always will.
Was your final destination at UNFI on Joahnes Avenue? I drop and hook there for my return load three days a week, like to get out of there before 0700. I feel your frustration!
Martin is getting it all out 📣📢
firstly sir felt your pain when you said lumper, then i think i only truly belly laugh with you guys. every bleepin bleep i knew , love the bleeps sorry ms alice i know it is extra work but it is worth it. we all know the languge. stay safe
Make you wonder if trucking is even worth it these days. Hopefully your day get better safe travels driver 🙏
It’s just paying the bills at this point.
The lumper system is even more stupid than what you said in your video. Because the customer takes a portion of every lumper fee they collect. So it's bureaucratic B.S. the money goes full circle. I fully agree with you. The customer needs to just pay the lumpers. No need to play money games. Love your guys content. ❤
like waiting in the Doctors office.
"OH", it was the holiday week when the snit occurred
Sooo true
Lumper should be paid between the shipper and receiver , driver shouldn't have anything to do with lumpers. Between that and waiting all the time is why I got out of reefers.
O yeah forgot to tell the lumper needs to go on small wood !
Stuff like this is why I never would leave car hauling for regular freight. I load and unload my truck when I want. And trust me I will find a place to park the cars if places want to be a pain in the ass.
It should be Law that you guys are paid Min wage like 20 bucks a hour from the minute you are on location even if you are outside their gate. Plus a Fee for the truck and trailer setting....
Remember the receiver are the problem know you got know us food service and sysco are the same just rember they need to get them to move faster
BIGGEST reason I left refrigerated hauling in 2007 wasting time and outrageous lumper pricing
Martin- Just be glad you didn't have to take your DOT physical that day. You'll find the good loads. JM
I thought only the cool guys have CATS 😎
Hey Brother Im lmao.Been like that since 1975. Hauled reefer for 10 yrs.Peace