U gotta watch out for exhaust leaks like that. Cause if ur caught having exhaust leak's. They can force u off the road and give u certain time to fix it or they can make sure u are towed to a truck service to get it fixed by a license tech.
Man I’m not trying to throw shade or that’s not my intention. Bennett is probably one of the cheapest carriers out here for open deck. I may go as far as putting them on level with Landstar. There are way better options out here. Hope you find what you’re looking for……
I did OTR flatbed for a family O/O outfit moving industrial shop equipment, lathes, presses, shears, brakes, etc. As much as I loved seeing the country and all, the parking, fuel costs and all associated BS just became too much, even with the good pay from a family run company. I went back to running a sandbox/construction equipment in a day cab locally and make a third more than what I made OTR, AND I'm home every day by 4:30, 5'oclock. I also get medical benefits, paid holidays, PTO plan, 401k and sleep way better at night in my big bed. It even lets me do work with my own truck with my weekends free, so that's even more cash I pocket every year, a Saturday equipment move can be a 1k day trip. No way I'd go back OTR.
Trying to figure something out like what your doing as well. Would love to do local with my Cab Over. Just not having good luck where I’m at. Been driving for 13 years. Hauled 130ft concrete poles in the keys FL. And equipment. Now can’t find a good place to work that’s hiring unfortunately.
@@weepweep2225 No local sand and gravel places? Construction companies? Municipalities? I heard Fl. was a good place for daycab work. Scrapyards are good too. Best of luck!
You said in one of the recent videos that you made a dollar per mile? Is that profit or gross? At ups, as a company driver, under the new contract, when we do sleeper teams we get 1.03 dollars per mile plus 9 cents per mile per diem plus hourly 45$ an hour when we fuel and wait for trailers. I recommend ups to all truckers, but it’s hard to get in, especially in Florida. Chicago and Jersey hire off the street
Regardless if I bought my own trailer I’d be in the same situation and then also be in debt for a trailer I’m at the point to where company driving is better
Crazy smoke there. Sucks you have to wait until the following day to unload. Stupid flex pipe again, nice stainless steel one. Having to idle all day! Ya may have to consider company driving temporarily with interest rates at 20yrs high, high fuel and low freight rates. Nothing wrong with that can always park the truck and run it again in better times.
You're in my neck of the woods! Killer Killeen! And the Fort formerly known as Hood. It's now called Ft. Cavaso. Most people park at the Sam's off I14/190 in Harker Heights. Wondering when you're gonna go blonde again? Or do I have to bribe you again? 😂
Morning Mr cool guys 😎 Hope Kass get’s well really soon 😢 I’ve been a trucker in the U.K. 🇬🇧 and Europe for over 40 years and it’s never been any good really with doing long hours poor facilities low wages unless you work millions of hours 🙄 in the U.K. the trucking industry has provided a good living for people like myself that didn’t do very well at school as once you’ve got your HGV licence you just drive a lorry. I don’t think it’s as strict in the U.K. from what I see in the US 🇺🇸 I’m very lucky as I work for a mobile medical company moving MRI scanners on a great salary 👍🏻 Take care buddy until the next time so ya 😊
lol damn son I don’t think anywhere is good for you right now. I mean yeah rates aren’t the best and you’re not gonna get rich quick but it’s still manageable. Find a company with dedicated lanes and get on that bih.
When I did open deck, I also loved the physicality of it all. However, I moved over to dry van and love it. Keep on Trucking-
Love that engine sound coming for your truck 6:39
Remember, when I first started watching your show, your truck was rough but now it’s definitely all sext up
U passed me yesterday. Love your content. Bring my classic back to life. Florida Boys. I'm in Jacksonville too.
Hope she gets well buddy be safe out there and God blesses you guys !!!
Safe and easy trips trucker
🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛👍
I saw u in Indiana last week the classic was looking sharp
Good honest video.
U gotta watch out for exhaust leaks like that. Cause if ur caught having exhaust leak's. They can force u off the road and give u certain time to fix it or they can make sure u are towed to a truck service to get it fixed by a license tech.
Man I’m not trying to throw shade or that’s not my intention. Bennett is probably one of the cheapest carriers out here for open deck. I may go as far as putting them on level with Landstar. There are way better options out here. Hope you find what you’re looking for……
I did OTR flatbed for a family O/O outfit moving industrial shop equipment, lathes, presses, shears, brakes, etc. As much as I loved seeing the country and all, the parking, fuel costs and all associated BS just became too much, even with the good pay from a family run company. I went back to running a sandbox/construction equipment in a day cab locally and make a third more than what I made OTR, AND I'm home every day by 4:30, 5'oclock. I also get medical benefits, paid holidays, PTO plan, 401k and sleep way better at night in my big bed. It even lets me do work with my own truck with my weekends free, so that's even more cash I pocket every year, a Saturday equipment move can be a 1k day trip. No way I'd go back OTR.
Trying to figure something out like what your doing as well. Would love to do local with my Cab Over. Just not having good luck where I’m at. Been driving for 13 years. Hauled 130ft concrete poles in the keys FL. And equipment. Now can’t find a good place to work that’s hiring unfortunately.
@@weepweep2225 No local sand and gravel places? Construction companies? Municipalities? I heard Fl. was a good place for daycab work. Scrapyards are good too. Best of luck!
Hope Cass gets betta soon!
You said in one of the recent videos that you made a dollar per mile? Is that profit or gross? At ups, as a company driver, under the new contract, when we do sleeper teams we get 1.03 dollars per mile plus 9 cents per mile per diem plus hourly 45$ an hour when we fuel and wait for trailers. I recommend ups to all truckers, but it’s hard to get in, especially in Florida. Chicago and Jersey hire off the street
I know market is a bit spicy right now but you consider getting an aftermarker APU?
Man come to tanker you won’t regret it bro
Buy your own trailer and go fully on your own man.
Regardless if I bought my own trailer I’d be in the same situation and then also be in debt for a trailer I’m at the point to where company driving is better
Man I feel you I think I'm going to park my truck and trl market is extremely volitile just trying to find a decent company driver job
Same thing going on with my exhaust now where are you getting the clamps and flex pipe at I need to get also?
I buy them at Napa auto parts the commercial stores
Crazy smoke there. Sucks you have to wait until the following day to unload. Stupid flex pipe again, nice stainless steel one. Having to idle all day! Ya may have to consider company driving temporarily with interest rates at 20yrs high, high fuel and low freight rates. Nothing wrong with that can always park the truck and run it again in better times.
Hey man question for you what year is your big freightliner and what size are your tires again
You're in my neck of the woods!
Killer Killeen! And the Fort formerly known as Hood. It's now called Ft. Cavaso.
Most people park at the Sam's off I14/190 in Harker Heights.
Wondering when you're gonna go blonde again? Or do I have to bribe you again? 😂
Why is it called FortCavaso?
@YeahNah100 woke America changed it and about 15 other base names because they were named after confederate generals.
I thought it was only me that love step deck work, put me in a drive-in reefer I don’t like it I like doing step deck work myself to be safe out there
Nxt time you in the Killeen area maybe we can get together and get some food
Hi AK make a truck company on ats it be cool
trucker ak what was on fire and yes you are better of with a company truck i just retired after 32 years with Warner transport
He hardly ever responds..only if you comment and he don't like it 😂
thank you
Sorry to hear about your loved one will be Praying for you guys . God Bless in Jesus Christ Name Amen.
WAIT . U DIDNT TARP A LOAD YET ? HHAHAHAHA WE GOTTA SEE THAT
Who is it over that way
Morning Mr cool guys 😎 Hope Kass get’s well really soon 😢 I’ve been a trucker in the U.K. 🇬🇧 and Europe for over 40 years and it’s never been any good really with doing long hours poor facilities low wages unless you work millions of hours 🙄 in the U.K. the trucking industry has provided a good living for people like myself that didn’t do very well at school as once you’ve got your HGV licence you just drive a lorry. I don’t think it’s as strict in the U.K. from what I see in the US 🇺🇸 I’m very lucky as I work for a mobile medical company moving MRI scanners on a great salary 👍🏻 Take care buddy until the next time so ya 😊
lol damn son I don’t think anywhere is good for you right now. I mean yeah rates aren’t the best and you’re not gonna get rich quick but it’s still manageable. Find a company with dedicated lanes and get on that bih.
I'll keep telling you come on over to the moving industry no more complaining about low rates
What’s the average rate there
@@TruckerAK 5 to 13 if you break down by mile
@@TruckerAK I run out of Florida, we can link up and I can go over pay and you can see judge for yourself
@@cen-flotrucking9876 what company
@@TruckerAK atlantic relocation system, atlas van lines sarasota fl
Y not come back to landstar
Might as well. He did take the securement classes in Texas terminal for Landstar
how would that be better??