Trucking Update: Where have I been, what's next?

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  • Опубликовано: 14 июн 2023
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  • @bigsmoothtruckin
    @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад +2

    My IG is @Big_Smooth_Truckin for any video idea, suggestions, or questions.

  • @carstuff4u942
    @carstuff4u942 Год назад +1

    Actually, your introduction is FIRE! Super cool, and never change it!

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад

      I Appreciate that bro!!🙏🏽I was nervous about it, especially since no one commented about it haha. Thank you, that makes me feel good about it. Did a lot of drafts to get that product like that.

  • @joebazley4467
    @joebazley4467 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the update. I start at kllm on the 6th of july supper excited.

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад +1

      I hope you love it! Trucking is awesome and it has helped me advance myself so much in life.

  • @steveedelen3251
    @steveedelen3251 Год назад +1

    You’re doing great man.

  • @brucefarmer8478
    @brucefarmer8478 Год назад

    Thanks I'm also considering KLLm since I live in the ATL area. I was at Prime Inc. in the reefer division.

  • @3j0nd3k
    @3j0nd3k Год назад

    Intro hard gang !

  • @terriomaze
    @terriomaze Год назад

    I start the kllm driving academy @ jackson Mississippi.. looking forward to it but I live in Atlanta

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад +1

      Awesome bro! Taking them steps to success!🙏🏽Mr. Robert is the best at that school in my opinion. A guy I was in class with lived in Atlanta, they're going to send you back home after you finish school to go to the dmv to get your license and tanker endorsement

  • @Gque_
    @Gque_ Год назад

    That’s what’s up. I’m looking at kLLM now. Just finished up CDL school.

  • @CartierJay
    @CartierJay Год назад

    i’m on my 2nd week at kllm bro we’re driving but i’m having a little trouble correcting my self on offsets and parallels

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад +1

      I'm not going to lie bro, that parallel is hard, just try and go as many times as possible, if no one take their turn, you go again. But try and do EXACTLY what they say, it's going to feel unnatural but they just want you to pass.

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад +1

      But it's REALLY hard to fail. I've seen some people struggling bad and still passed. By the end, you'll have it down, trust me. And you have a lot of room to make some mistakes. Just take your time and don't rush

    • @CartierJay
      @CartierJay Год назад

      ⁠@@bigsmoothtruckin yeah we’re doing backing on the range all day saturday and monday i’ll go as much as i can

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад

      @@CartierJay Definitely bro, got to

    • @CartierJay
      @CartierJay Год назад

      @@bigsmoothtruckin yeah bro i got everything else down from pre trip to my air break test, just need to get those backing maneuvers down on saturday and monday

  • @LocdinTruckin
    @LocdinTruckin Год назад

    Stay consistent them views and followers will come but You can put a tv in your truck. That’s good idea show an average of pay.

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад

      Yea I have a 34" TV mounted in there already. And appreciate the support bro🙏🏽

  • @M1kem7ke
    @M1kem7ke Год назад +1

    How soon do you have to take your upgrade test once you finish

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад +1

      The next Thursday and Friday after you finish with your trainer. So if you finish on a Wednesday, the next two days, but if you finish on a Thursday or Friday, it'll be the following week

  • @nightshift8732
    @nightshift8732 Год назад

    What speed KLLM company trucks governed?

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад +1

      For company drivers, 62mph pedal, 65mph cruise, 67-70mph pass-smart

  • @EverOnly
    @EverOnly Год назад

    Can you do a video on what felony or felonies KLLM will not hire? I have a evading with a vehicle, no other charges and a solid work history. Not 21 yet so their hiring department won’t give me any real info. Do you have any answers or could you ask a round?

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад +1

      Most definitely, I'll ask around and have the best answer for you when I have it. If I forget to respond or make a video on it, shoot me another message in about a week.🙏🏽

    • @EverOnly
      @EverOnly Год назад

      @@bigsmoothtruckin thanks man, I really appreciate the videos, big motivation to me!

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад +1

      @@EverOnly No doubt man, I just want to help and motivate. Especially us younger generation, most people don't give us honest advice. I'm here to help.

  • @nbahighlights3700
    @nbahighlights3700 Год назад

    When you work 2 weeks and get 4 days pto. Does that include the mandatory 34 break or is it 5 1/2 days with 4 being paid for?

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад +3

      Nope, when you work for your 2 weeks, you do your normal 34hr break in the two weeks. When you go home, you get 4 full non work days off paid for. So if you deliver a load 8am Monday and make it home that same Monday, you get the full Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday off and start back work on Saturday

    • @nbahighlights3700
      @nbahighlights3700 Год назад

      @@bigsmoothtruckin do you have to use all 4 days at one time or can you save them?

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад

      @@nbahighlights3700 unfortunately you can't technically save them, but you can stack them up to 14 days off. And it's paid $100 for each day, so even if you don't use them you will get paid for it. If you don't take the 14 days off after you get them, it resets and you get paid the $1,400 and start back over. So you can't lose the pay for it but you can lose the days off. But most people don't work 7 weeks straight so most people don't worry about that. So whether or not you use the days off, you will for sure get paid for them.

  • @user-de6fx8kf8l
    @user-de6fx8kf8l Год назад

    Bro hit me up. I am thinking about Kllm. I am upgrading my CDL b to a. I am a TWIC card holder and in the process of getting my hazmat and tanker.

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад

      That's what's up bro!

    • @user-de6fx8kf8l
      @user-de6fx8kf8l Год назад

      Maybe you could be my trainer?

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад

      I wish. I can't be a trainer until December (after my year experience with the company)

    • @Sir.Konopka83
      @Sir.Konopka83 Год назад

      @@bigsmoothtruckin most likely that when I will go. My contract expires 10/31 at the airport then I can move or find another company

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад

      Awesome bro! Maybe you'd be my first trainee haha. Only time will tell.

  • @checkmysole516
    @checkmysole516 Год назад

    If I come to KLLM as a recent graduate what’s the next steps I would need to take?

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад +1

      You would need to call a recruiter to see when you'd be able to start. Just Google KLLM near you and call that number

    • @checkmysole516
      @checkmysole516 Год назад

      @@bigsmoothtruckin what is the upgrade program?

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад +1

      That just means when you finish training and get your own truck

  • @user-wn8hk3pi8z
    @user-wn8hk3pi8z 11 месяцев назад

    Do They Have Any Dedicated Accounts Out Of Virginia??

  • @LocdinTruckin
    @LocdinTruckin Год назад

    How long do the application process takes I just did this declaration of employment yesterday

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад

      I don't remember exactly but pretty fast, it took 2 months before starting class, though.

    • @LocdinTruckin
      @LocdinTruckin Год назад

      @@bigsmoothtruckin damn 2 months lol

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад

      @@LocdinTruckin Right lol. They have classes every week with new people. The fastest way to get in is to already have a permit. But literally every week there is a new group of almost 10 people. Kllm is a big company

    • @LocdinTruckin
      @LocdinTruckin Год назад

      @@bigsmoothtruckin yeah I have a permit already

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад

      Oh then the process is usually much faster

  • @nattydreadlocks1973
    @nattydreadlocks1973 Год назад

    Landstar sitting duck policy will make you do shit like that.

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад

      What do you mean

    • @nattydreadlocks1973
      @nattydreadlocks1973 Год назад

      @@bigsmoothtruckin Landstar has a SUPER STRICT parking policy. Ain't nobody trying to mess up the bag.

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад

      Dang really, that sounds terrible. They only want yall to parl at a truck stop or something?

    • @nattydreadlocks1973
      @nattydreadlocks1973 Год назад

      @@bigsmoothtruckin No... they want drivers to be safe. Parking on the shoulder is dangerous. Parking on the street is dangerous. When drivers don't trip plan properly, they end up like ole' boy.

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад

      Ohhhhh gotcha. I'm not sure why you mentioned that lol, but that's good. KLLM is the same way, actually. It's especially against policy to pack on the shoulder of the highway. If you get caught on the shoulder that's termination. Plus I'd never do it, I don't trust it, too dangerous. If you're referring to the THUMBNAIL of the video, that's me on hometime so I was parked in front of the house.

  • @natashabrown4089
    @natashabrown4089 Год назад +1

    Hi. Were there any women in your class?

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад +1

      Yes, 3

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад +1

      We also have women trainers so if you wanted your trainer to be a girl, you can have that arranged. But there is a possibility it'll take a little longer because there are more male trainers but the girls in my class had a woman trainer.

    • @natashabrown4089
      @natashabrown4089 Год назад +1

      Ok. Thanks

  • @andresmartinez584
    @andresmartinez584 Год назад

    R all their trucks automatic or do they manual trucks also

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад +1

      Now, yes. They used to have manual a few years back but now they are all automatic

    • @andresmartinez584
      @andresmartinez584 Год назад

      Ok thanks don't agree on that but I went ahead and sent a application in

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад +1

      Yea same, now I have a restriction on my license so that sucks. And most trucks that are manual go for much cheaper so it's unfortunate but I'm not complaining

    • @andresmartinez584
      @andresmartinez584 Год назад

      @bigsmoothtruckin wait wait u mean if I go to work there I'll get a restrictions for auto only on my license

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад +1

      Unfortunately yup. The only way to not have the restrictions, you'll have to find a company that will train you with a manual truck.

  • @user-hn1jx6cw6e
    @user-hn1jx6cw6e Год назад

    Bro why is your pay and mileage so low this week ? Your other videos on pay you had like 3000 miles for the week now you got 1000 less , why is that ? And ur pay was 1500+ now you varely made 1000 ?? I dont understand the inconsistency brotha

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад +1

      Bro, please listen to what I say in these videos. In the paycheck video, I worked full pay weeks, from the day pay start to the day pay goes in. In this video, I explained how I only worked one week, and I did not start the day pay went in so therefore I did not work a full pay week. Also I did a lot of stopping and did not run as hard. If I had started the day pay went in, or worked 2 weeks I would be able to grab more loads. Also there will be slower weeks. You get paid by the mile as a trucker so the miles change by the week and depends on how long you are out at a time.

    • @user-hn1jx6cw6e
      @user-hn1jx6cw6e Год назад

      @@bigsmoothtruckin okay I understand. How many miles do you drive on average a week?

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад

      On average I would say 2500. So about $1,600 before tax, maybe $1,200 after tax on the low end of things. I don't think I've ever made less than $1,200 after tax when I worked a full week. And remember, this is Weekly pay.

    • @bigsmoothtruckin
      @bigsmoothtruckin  Год назад

      And I'm not trying to be rude, I just want to help you understand, but ask as many questions as possible. I made the channel to help people so as long as you're willing to learn, I'm willing to help

    • @user-hn1jx6cw6e
      @user-hn1jx6cw6e Год назад +1

      @bigsmoothtruckin brotha I been driving for a year , I know how things work , I'm asking the questions cause I have a few good offers and KLLM POPPED UP and it's crazy how this company's offer seems to be better then most of these other companies that are suppose to be better. I think what makes KLLM better is the time off . The fact they pay you for you time off is crazy good . Hard to pass that up. You can work for 4 weeks and then go on a 8 day vacation out the country and get paid for those days . Is crazy then come back work another 4 weeks then go another 8 day vacation. That's what making me want to accept their offer. I'm trying to go out the country to different places . Gives u something to look forward to while your working. Your with a good company cause out of all these good offers aint none offering that paid time off .