I started with Schneider in 2015 over the road. I'd say my paychecks ranged from $400 to 2000 that year and I ended the year making about 60k not including the bonus and tuition reimbursement. But I worked my butt off. Out for months on end and very little time off. I stayed with them for years. Now I work a dedicated account. Pull about $75k and take 1 week off every 3 weeks of work. If I didn't do that, I'd easily break 90k. Now looking to move to a Walmart account that should pay about $100k. The money is there for company drivers even at mega carriers like Schneider. Though, I'm sure there's better money out there. Sometimes it is the intangibles. I've always had a great relationship with my leaders and Schneider is reminiscent of the military in some aspects. I like that. Sticking around at one carrier also leads to a modest increase in cents per mile and 3 weeks of paid vacation time as of my 7 year mark. Nope, it's not the highest paying gig. But it'll do.
Was looking to go to the orange company after all my research but needed that one person who explained and showed everything which was you. I went got all my training (BTW my trainers at Charlotte actually knew of you and liked your videos, Even said they were sad not to have their own riding with Dave for the orange company also they really loved your good vibe and truthfulness) I been on the road for a month now with them, I run hard so I do about 2700-3000 miles 37 est contract which gives my 900 to 1000+. Everything is good just when you've to talk to dispatch or dtl, The orange company paid me multiple detention pays for their delays and mistakes. I have offers (55 to 60ish cpm, orange is 45 rn)to leave but sticking for experience until my contact is up probably. I recommend orange company for training but leave decently quick type. Love watching where you started and see where your going, It's like your a mentor, Showing all the steps before I get there. I appreciate it
I believe for a rookie minimum pay should be at least $1,000 and that's take-home not gross it's a dangerous job people don't realize you got to worry about people cutting you off it's just crazy that's why there's always a trucking shortage
@@daddy1231 I start at my first company in a week and a half training is 4 weeks 700 a week then after 69 cents a mile for team so I’ll be doing about 1300-1700 a week depends how many miles we do
Hey tiki. Started watching you beginning of the month and recently got my CDL. I do agree experience + time = better pay talking to drivers. Companies take big risk with rookies. Also love seeing you driving around in WA, especially since I live here lol
1M+ miles. Over 40 states. Your whole life is ahead of you. .. Some of my greatest memories were on the road. .. Protect your licence but try to enjoy the ride too ! .. subed.
I just got out of CDL school and getting ready to go to orientation with Schneider. My decision was based on their additional training and working with a trainer on the road, which is valuable experience I’m looking forward to. I know in a year or two I’ll be able to get more out of my job but right now it’s all about gaining experience. I’m getting hired on a regional account that will have me out 4 weeks and home 5 days. It’s going to be a lot but like I said the experience, I believe, will be valuable for my future. Plus, for me, the pay is double what I was making so I’m not too worried about pay right now. I’ll still be making a livable wage and be on my way to better things.
1. Pay 2. Sleeping comfortable. (idle, APU) 3. Get you home more than once per month. 4. No matter how professional you think you are, there is at least one inbred Buba that can out professional you. 5. If you don't have a high level of common sense you will never make it as a truck driver. 6. Training doesn't matter as long as you get your CDL. 7. Did I mention pay? 8. Buy a map book Rand McNally's Motor Carriers' Road Atlas and know what's on every page. 9. Your GPS MUST MUST MUST be internet based. You've been warned. 10. Did I mention pay?
You mentioned being live load in this video. That was one of my favorite things was live load and live unload because it gave me some time to chill and put my feet up for a bit. One of my live loads went from 1:00 pm to 3:00 am no lie. It was Element Electronics in NC. They scheduled me for Memorial Day but they were closed. As well as several other truckers. My appointment was at 1 pm. By the time they had caught all of us up, it was 3 am and I was leaving. That was the only one I did not care for. But the short ones gives me time to do any paperwork or something.
@@NextNate03 so what? Even at 5 or 10 years. Avatar 2 took over 13 yrs to be released with a whole team with $460M costs. Did it stop people from seeing it? People have ZERO patience nowadays; they need everything now no matters what.
I like how your taking your time to learn more about trucking.Its really mature and inspiring,experiance for starters is better than money honestly I think like wise.Your nolonger a rookie Tiki,you have now graduated to a senior.😀.Your speaking reality and your forcused on one thing patiently and trust me your gonna reach rich😎
Imagine your first year at a mega carrier with no experience as an internship. The pay isn't going to be the best but it will be an experience gathering time. Just a Tiki said in the video. After that year, the sky really is the limit with what you can do with your CDL.
I make roughly $1,800 a week. Take home roughly $1,300 a week and I’m home every night. Get .61 a mile. And .71 for doubles. Utah, and I just started the job a month ago. Plus I get paid for drops hooks, Pre and post trip. & Fueling no touch freight. I’ve been a driver for 7 years. My first job paid the same but it was gas station delivery and it was touch freight.
So, I've been here and there getting screwed over and over but I've finally found something local Tanker Enedible raw meat material. Home on 34 hr. resets but I'm thinking of going part time as well back to my cabbage hauling job doing paper logs, I'm supposed to be making more then 1600 a week but I haven't seen that yet. I run 3 loads a week dedicated to Columbus, OH to Wilson NC. at .51 cents a mile. The Cabbage Company was dedicated to Newfane NY, local Walmart DC Runs, to Georgia and Florida making a consistent 1,445 a week. which was insane. I only left because I was having breakdowns issues every week for the last 2 months I hit ton of bad luck even hitting a deer in the 18 speed international knocking out the driver side headlight. I can't win. I'm 25 I've been driving for 3 years now. Dealing with all the bs young drivers deal with. Keep up the content Tiki!
I'm 25 Also and been driving for 3 years as of this month. Us young guys have it rough cause we don't have the experience. I been local since I've gotten my cdl and make decent money at the places I've worked. I make about 3,400 a month on a good month. But I also get paid hourly. If you wanna stay local find a union gig around your area and you'll make money man. I worked a union gig last summer and made 28-29 an hour. There's stuff out there. Good luck brother
Hey Tiki, I just found your channel today and noticed you last posted a video a year ago. Can you tell what happened and why you stopped posting videos?
Love your feed. Found it this week, and I've already mowed through every video. I can't wait to get my cdl, got me a few more hoops to jump through than some folks with my background,but I believe I can do this. I love driving. And can't wait to see more of America. Haven't really left Oregon my entire life. Keep up your jam.
I agree with a lot of what you're saying here. I plan on trying to get on with Schneider as my first gig trucking purely for experience. I'm not sure if anyone can do it but I am looking into their paid CDL training which I hope is an option for me. Ideally, I'd get my CDL sponsored by them, sign a contract to work with them for a certain amount of time and go from there. Maybe at the end of the contract I will manage to find a better paying job with a smaller company. My end game is a lot like yours, and probably a lot of other truckers, I want to end up as an owner-operator doing my own thing. Anyway, love the videos! I started watching your videos not too long ago and I went through every one of them after I found your channel. It really makes me feel more prepared for when I finally start my journey in this industry.
Don't go to Schneider. Their pay SUCKS for the first five years, after that and you are Advantage, it's not so bad. I started there in 1995 and was able to transfer my five years with JB so I came in at almost top pay scale. I'd start at Swift or CFI. If it has to be Schneider, when you are nearing your sixth month, tell your driver leader you want to be a training engineer. Your pay will boost plus perks.
Just did 20k miles of training with Prime OTR and i decided to switch to doing intermodal for my last 10k miles. OTR sucks after a while. I'll take less pay for now just come home everyday
Keep in mind that not everyone is lucky enough to get a higher paying job with less than 3 months experience you will need at least a year I mean Tikki was lucky enough to nail a higher paying job with less experience and to be honest his personality deserves all of it Wish you all the best 👍
Well Bobbys situation was obviously coming. He was a real shitty driver in every way possible. He quit youtube according to his last video. People kept calling him out for lying... Like he was fired for like 4 different things, how the videos came into it was that he documented himself doing very stupid things. What also sucks is he told on people like Tiki on his way out for doing the same things... Bobby had that rock thing, stole a trailer, was in a couple small accidents, Its really amazing he kept his job that long.
@@AM0908 stole a trailer is a bit much. And Schneider checks everyone to see if someone is recording. They just hold it over your head whenever they feel its time for you to go. Tiki didn’t spend extra time on the road so they brought up the recording to fire him. The other dude who took the wrong trailer is just a clutz. But I want to know why he quit his second gig
Facts I'm starting trucking very soon I'll willing to go thru everything to learn what I need to be in the pay I don't look like I look at what Yu can see
I'm working for Knight Port division and honestly it's not bad I know I could do better. this is my 1st cdl job and ima do my best to keep for atleast 1yr then go from there. Iam home normally daily and weekends off also.
Aloha Tiki! Good to see you back on the road again. Amazing to see you got a great job with a company who sounds like they appreciate their drivers. I just got to the mainland and got all my Learner Permit stuff squared away in my new home state up here. Hope to be out on the road soon! Stay safe out there. :)
Guessing you came from Hawaii. I'm working on finishing up my CDL on Oahu and hoping to get moved to mainland sometime later this year. Good to see more people from Hawaii going over to mainland. Wanted to stay here, but the pay opportunity is so much better over there. Good luck/stay safe out there!
@@GamerAaron24 Make sure to get your CDL and not your CLP before moving. I ended up having to retake all my written exams and get a Post Feb2022 CLP in NV. Otherwise you have your pick of the litter up here if you're willing to work for a mega carrier for a year or two. LHS '07
Hey tiki I just got my CDL through UPS. They pay decent but they are hardcore on safety and pretrip. I would rather have knowledge and safety more than money right now. Especially since they train everyone on manual trucks.
I got my CDL in early May and I am going with CFI…I plan on being with them 6 months to a year and then look for something else. I tried to take care of possible bills before I left the service with the expectation of low pay getting started. So of course, Tiki, thanks for the confirmation of what I was thinking.
@@JohnHallgren Yeah, I watch them…And a few other rookies and they also said it was a good starter company…I was considering Schneider as well…but obviously chose CFI…I start June 6…a little nervous but a new venture, it is to be expected. Thanks!
@@TheSeeker372 not a driver but just a watcher of a few trucking channels and don’t recall seeing any real negative comments about CFI compared to numerous ones about Schneider. Pay may not be ideal but they appear to have decent equipment.
Thanks for the information! I'll be completing my school/hands on training in about 6 to eight months and am highly considering starting with Schneider. I have a full time job so I have to work the training around that which is why it's taking so long 🙂
Shawn hope you got your cdl? I love it when I see more truckers out on the road with older truckers it makes it fun when im on a road trip and I see so many semi trucks im on the east coast so the main interstate is interstate 81 north south where you out of? I hope one day your going to make vids?
Bro! I can’t believe how low the orange company paid. I just got my CDL 3 months ago and I work with swift, home every week (sometimes 2-3 times), I never leave Utah, Idaho an Nevada, and take home $1100-$1300 per week. I honestly didn’t realize how good I got it. Maybe I’ll stay here awhile.
Love the content! How many weeks after orientation tiki did it take to get your official cdl and also it would be cool to make a video on how that day was man did you celebrate!
I make 35/hr overtime after 8 hours, overtime on saturdays. Double time after 12 hours, double time on sundays. Working more than 50+ hours a week. Home every night. Work at a mine site but looking into trucking. Got my CDL through my company; had it for about 4 years. Gonna get my tanker and hazmat endorsements . Watched some of your videos. Good insight. Looks like I have it made where I’m at but I’m bored of my job. 💀
I was at 31 an hr as a hospital security guard in ca. Getting my cdl and doing regional in the first year driving I made 12k more than I did at the 31 an hr. I enjoy driving much better. Such an easy kick back job as long as you dont get home sick every 3 days
Minimum pay should be 1500 NET! Something needs to be done about this low pay. We have to deal with too much behind the scenes. I will be done with trucking soon if they pay doesn’t increase country wide..
As a driver of almost 10 years who works for the Big Old D in LTL, get your endorsements when you're comfortable. Whether you come into LTL work or fuel hauling/hazmat Hauling in general, you're going to make better money than a lot of folks who have degrees and mountains of debt. However get that experience first and if you're not comfortable with hazmat, flat bedding, which I did for a few years is an awesome avenue of trucking. At the end of the day experience is key in this industry. But if you have the ability to earn your endorsements, you're going to make yourself a lot more marketable to a lot more companies even if they don't haul hazmat material.
Great advice. I have hardly any experience, but went ahead and got my hazmat/tanker knowing that I may leave a lot of extra money on the table by not getting them.
Im from miami Florida got Cdl Class A last month and im in the process of getting hired. The guy is a owner operater wroking for a big company and wants me to ride with him pay 50/50 which is like 2500 to 3500 in my pocket a week. 2 weeks OTR 1 to 2 weeks off if i wanted so very leaneant with family time i fell blessed and lucky so hopefully the guy gets me in wish me luck!
Bro, I didn’t even know you had a RUclips Channel😂 i met you several times with all the Girls at the Guard Shack at Yusen Logistics in Sumner🤣 I’m the Mexican Dude You probably don’t remember lol but that’s dope you got a RUclips🔥
@@shiftautomotive854 yea but I need the driving experience, I’m a yard jockey i make good money but it’s no driving and boring, just parking and cleaning trailers
One truck driver just got fired and probably due to recording while speaking. Be careful as some companies are not friendly with recording while speaking. They are digging through the youtube.
Hey tiki, just started watching your videos a few weeks ago, love your positivity bro! I had a question, when you worked for the orange company how did you like it? I know I'm a bit late on asking that at this point lol.
40 to 50k is nothing nowadays to live decent you gotta be making 60 - 70 depending on where you live too. but personally i wont feel comfortable until im making 100k +
Hey, when you were listing off how much and others have made with orange and in other places, are you using numbers from before or after taxes are taken from your checks? And are you still a w2 employee?
I'm alive, well, and still trucking! I'm uploading an explanation video of why I disappeared this week. Thanks for watching, I appreciate your concern about my well being 🤙🏽
Yeah Tiki. Good seeing new content. The industry is going to be upside down for awhile. Some companies hiring anyone with a pulse, the Fed is looking to reduce or eliminate HOS requirements for some or all drivers, in certain fields. Tanker, oil field and livestock drivers particularly. But, the standard still is and should be experience. Merit should be part of the equation, but favoritism still gets in the way. When I stopped drinking 40cpm was good. Now I don't think 50cpm is decent. Hourly or union drivers getting 25 dph is probably low. A local or dedicated run is a good deal though. Stay safe Brother
Holy crap that pay is terrible. I guess it really depends on the location and account. I still work for your previous employer and I make almost double the amount you make in one week. I started and got my CDL with them just few months before you, so still a rookie. Just unfortunate that It didn't work out for you.
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I started with Schneider in 2015 over the road. I'd say my paychecks ranged from $400 to 2000 that year and I ended the year making about 60k not including the bonus and tuition reimbursement. But I worked my butt off. Out for months on end and very little time off. I stayed with them for years. Now I work a dedicated account. Pull about $75k and take 1 week off every 3 weeks of work. If I didn't do that, I'd easily break 90k. Now looking to move to a Walmart account that should pay about $100k.
The money is there for company drivers even at mega carriers like Schneider. Though, I'm sure there's better money out there. Sometimes it is the intangibles. I've always had a great relationship with my leaders and Schneider is reminiscent of the military in some aspects. I like that.
Sticking around at one carrier also leads to a modest increase in cents per mile and 3 weeks of paid vacation time as of my 7 year mark. Nope, it's not the highest paying gig. But it'll do.
Great write up. Looking into (paid) schools rn n that's really helps knowing.
Where are you Tiki? You have taught us all so much. We appreciate you.
Was looking to go to the orange company after all my research but needed that one person who explained and showed everything which was you. I went got all my training (BTW my trainers at Charlotte actually knew of you and liked your videos, Even said they were sad not to have their own riding with Dave for the orange company also they really loved your good vibe and truthfulness) I been on the road for a month now with them, I run hard so I do about 2700-3000 miles 37 est contract which gives my 900 to 1000+. Everything is good just when you've to talk to dispatch or dtl, The orange company paid me multiple detention pays for their delays and mistakes. I have offers (55 to 60ish cpm, orange is 45 rn)to leave but sticking for experience until my contact is up probably. I recommend orange company for training but leave decently quick type. Love watching where you started and see where your going, It's like your a mentor, Showing all the steps before I get there. I appreciate it
I believe for a rookie minimum pay should be at least $1,000 and that's take-home not gross it's a dangerous job people don't realize you got to worry about people cutting you off it's just crazy that's why there's always a trucking shortage
For 65+ hours? More than 1k.
@@daddy1231 you would hope but 1k plus is ideal for a rookie
@@daddy1231 I start at my first company in a week and a half training is 4 weeks 700 a week then after 69 cents a mile for team so I’ll be doing about 1300-1700 a week depends how many miles we do
@@wodiberappin8624 promises promises
Could you have gone to the gym and kept up with a healthy lifestyle. I want to be a loca truck driver but I’m a gym rat
Hey tiki. Started watching you beginning of the month and recently got my CDL. I do agree experience + time = better pay talking to drivers. Companies take big risk with rookies. Also love seeing you driving around in WA, especially since I live here lol
Be careful many bad companies exist that illegally badlist drivers so they don't get hired. And it's not the dac report. This is underground..
where you've been brother ??
1M+ miles. Over 40 states. Your whole life is ahead of you. .. Some of my greatest memories were on the road. .. Protect your licence but try to enjoy the ride too ! .. subed.
Rookies like myself gotta start from the beginning to get paid the big bucks that's life it's all bout the experience my guy 💓💓💙
I just got out of CDL school and getting ready to go to orientation with Schneider. My decision was based on their additional training and working with a trainer on the road, which is valuable experience I’m looking forward to. I know in a year or two I’ll be able to get more out of my job but right now it’s all about gaining experience. I’m getting hired on a regional account that will have me out 4 weeks and home 5 days. It’s going to be a lot but like I said the experience, I believe, will be valuable for my future. Plus, for me, the pay is double what I was making so I’m not too worried about pay right now. I’ll still be making a livable wage and be on my way to better things.
1. Pay
2. Sleeping comfortable. (idle, APU)
3. Get you home more than once per month.
4. No matter how professional you think you are, there is at least one inbred Buba that can out professional you.
5. If you don't have a high level of common sense you will never make it as a truck driver.
6. Training doesn't matter as long as you get your CDL.
7. Did I mention pay?
8. Buy a map book Rand McNally's Motor Carriers' Road Atlas and know what's on every page.
9. Your GPS MUST MUST MUST be internet based. You've been warned.
10. Did I mention pay?
@ No Bull tht Rand McNally is a must frfr !! My bro stand by his I rode with him and I see why
You mentioned being live load in this video. That was one of my favorite things was live load and live unload because it gave me some time to chill and put my feet up for a bit. One of my live loads went from 1:00 pm to 3:00 am no lie. It was Element Electronics in NC. They scheduled me for Memorial Day but they were closed. As well as several other truckers. My appointment was at 1 pm. By the time they had caught all of us up, it was 3 am and I was leaving. That was the only one I did not care for. But the short ones gives me time to do any paperwork or something.
Hey Tiki, been loving the videos! Hope all is going well. Excited for you to get back to uploading whenever life permits. Take care, driver
patience! good content takes time. the video will come
@@leepialong1 year 4+ months?
@@NextNate03 so what? Even at 5 or 10 years. Avatar 2 took over 13 yrs to be released with a whole team with $460M costs. Did it stop people from seeing it?
People have ZERO patience nowadays; they need everything now no matters what.
@@leepialongThe videos are over just accept it 😂 Avatar🤣
@@blazintrails3023 patience is key, my friend. It's not even 10 years yet. Find your inner peace.
Yoooo Tiki! What’s up with you? Kind of worried you haven’t posted
He's going fine, he's a yard hostler now got out of otr trucking
@@kyleyoung7980 something musta happened huh, who set him up.
Boy crashed I think into loading dock lol
@@Superchargedtio He actually got a dot preventable or just a preventable? loading dock is suppose to be crashed into. gently lol
@@KOSHPARZ hahah
I like how your taking your time to learn more about trucking.Its really mature and inspiring,experiance for starters is better than money honestly I think like wise.Your nolonger a rookie Tiki,you have now graduated to a senior.😀.Your speaking reality and your forcused on one thing patiently and trust me your gonna reach rich😎
I agree
Glad i found your video new sub fosho 👊🏿🤙🏾studying now 🙏🏾...will update when i completed my goal 💯👌🏾
Imagine your first year at a mega carrier with no experience as an internship. The pay isn't going to be the best but it will be an experience gathering time. Just a Tiki said in the video. After that year, the sky really is the limit with what you can do with your CDL.
We getting another video soon? Hope all as well, stay safe out there Tiki!
Brett get your cdl
I make roughly $1,800 a week. Take home roughly $1,300 a week and I’m home every night. Get .61 a mile. And .71 for doubles. Utah, and I just started the job a month ago. Plus I get paid for drops hooks, Pre and post trip. & Fueling no touch freight. I’ve been a driver for 7 years. My first job paid the same but it was gas station delivery and it was touch freight.
Best of luck Brother n your family 🌹
So, I've been here and there getting screwed over and over but I've finally found something local Tanker Enedible raw meat material. Home on 34 hr. resets but I'm thinking of going part time as well back to my cabbage hauling job doing paper logs, I'm supposed to be making more then 1600 a week but I haven't seen that yet. I run 3 loads a week dedicated to Columbus, OH to Wilson NC. at .51 cents a mile. The Cabbage Company was dedicated to Newfane NY, local Walmart DC Runs, to Georgia and Florida making a consistent 1,445 a week. which was insane. I only left because I was having breakdowns issues every week for the last 2 months I hit ton of bad luck even hitting a deer in the 18 speed international knocking out the driver side headlight. I can't win. I'm 25 I've been driving for 3 years now. Dealing with all the bs young drivers deal with. Keep up the content Tiki!
I'm 25 Also and been driving for 3 years as of this month. Us young guys have it rough cause we don't have the experience. I been local since I've gotten my cdl and make decent money at the places I've worked. I make about 3,400 a month on a good month. But I also get paid hourly. If you wanna stay local find a union gig around your area and you'll make money man. I worked a union gig last summer and made 28-29 an hour. There's stuff out there. Good luck brother
Hey Tiki, I just found your channel today and noticed you last posted a video a year ago. Can you tell what happened and why you stopped posting videos?
Yo Tiki where ya been I miss your vids bro hope all is well around you and with you buddy
Just passed my CDL A test🔥🔥🔥been watching ur vids ever since I took my sos exam and got lots of advise big up Tiki fam🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️💯💯
Best of luck Brother
Welcome
@@Zay_05 where you from
Love your feed. Found it this week, and I've already mowed through every video. I can't wait to get my cdl, got me a few more hoops to jump through than some folks with my background,but I believe I can do this. I love driving. And can't wait to see more of America. Haven't really left Oregon my entire life. Keep up your jam.
You can do it bro! I have a pretty serious background and companies were tripping over themselves to hire me lol!
@@kellykornegay1250 do you think current parole is a negative factor, or will it not matter?
i hope you have luck if you become a trucker maybe you will be a youtube trucker that would be funny
I agree with a lot of what you're saying here. I plan on trying to get on with Schneider as my first gig trucking purely for experience. I'm not sure if anyone can do it but I am looking into their paid CDL training which I hope is an option for me. Ideally, I'd get my CDL sponsored by them, sign a contract to work with them for a certain amount of time and go from there. Maybe at the end of the contract I will manage to find a better paying job with a smaller company. My end game is a lot like yours, and probably a lot of other truckers, I want to end up as an owner-operator doing my own thing.
Anyway, love the videos! I started watching your videos not too long ago and I went through every one of them after I found your channel. It really makes me feel more prepared for when I finally start my journey in this industry.
Hey man, doing their paid CDL training currently, let me know if you have any questions!
Don't go to Schneider. Their pay SUCKS for the first five years, after that and you are Advantage, it's not so bad. I started there in 1995 and was able to transfer my five years with JB so I came in at almost top pay scale. I'd start at Swift or CFI. If it has to be Schneider, when you are nearing your sixth month, tell your driver leader you want to be a training engineer. Your pay will boost plus perks.
Schneider pay is terrible i just quit last week youll b working forever trying to become an owner operator working for them
@@hitmanhitman768 how much you got paid and what was your position
@@jtrell4297 local intermodal and i had to bust my ass to barely BARELY make 600-700 at most
Yo tiki, awesome page. Talk to me about trucking school options with no $$$ outta pocket. Ben procrastinating on this man.
Safe drives out there b!!!
Just did 20k miles of training with Prime OTR and i decided to switch to doing intermodal for my last 10k miles. OTR sucks after a while. I'll take less pay for now just come home everyday
Hey Tiki, I really enjoyed this video. You have a great attitude and work ethic. Subscribed and will be tuning in.
Keep in mind that not everyone is lucky enough to get a higher paying job with less than 3 months experience you will need at least a year
I mean Tikki was lucky enough to nail a higher paying job with less experience and to be honest his personality deserves all of it
Wish you all the best 👍
Damn u and Bobby disappeared 🤣 Schindier must have put a bag on y’all head
Well Bobbys situation was obviously coming. He was a real shitty driver in every way possible. He quit youtube according to his last video. People kept calling him out for lying... Like he was fired for like 4 different things, how the videos came into it was that he documented himself doing very stupid things. What also sucks is he told on people like Tiki on his way out for doing the same things... Bobby had that rock thing, stole a trailer, was in a couple small accidents, Its really amazing he kept his job that long.
@@AM0908 stole a trailer is a bit much. And Schneider checks everyone to see if someone is recording. They just hold it over your head whenever they feel its time for you to go. Tiki didn’t spend extra time on the road so they brought up the recording to fire him. The other dude who took the wrong trailer is just a clutz. But I want to know why he quit his second gig
Great vid👍🏻 I’m also in Washington state (oly) and I’ll be starting cdl school here shortly. Great information my man really helpful
Facts I'm starting trucking very soon I'll willing to go thru everything to learn what I need to be in the pay I don't look like I look at what Yu can see
I’m 21 and work in retail, the thought of making even 700-900 a week is crazy to me, I can’t wait to start my cdl journey
Do it I make no less than 1000 take home when we're busy 1400 take home and I stay local
Exactly bro
i work in the alarm industry and make 900$ a week pre tax and ive only been in a year and a half
I'm working for Knight Port division and honestly it's not bad I know I could do better. this is my 1st cdl job and ima do my best to keep for atleast 1yr then go from there. Iam home normally daily and weekends off also.
Aloha Tiki! Good to see you back on the road again. Amazing to see you got a great job with a company who sounds like they appreciate their drivers. I just got to the mainland and got all my Learner Permit stuff squared away in my new home state up here. Hope to be out on the road soon! Stay safe out there. :)
Guessing you came from Hawaii. I'm working on finishing up my CDL on Oahu and hoping to get moved to mainland sometime later this year. Good to see more people from Hawaii going over to mainland. Wanted to stay here, but the pay opportunity is so much better over there. Good luck/stay safe out there!
@@GamerAaron24 Make sure to get your CDL and not your CLP before moving. I ended up having to retake all my written exams and get a Post Feb2022 CLP in NV. Otherwise you have your pick of the litter up here if you're willing to work for a mega carrier for a year or two. LHS '07
i like longer videos because I like watching while I play american truck simulator in between studying for my cdl permit :) great video, new sub here!
Thank you! I'm in the interview process to make it work with my family.
Hey tiki I just got my CDL through UPS. They pay decent but they are hardcore on safety and pretrip. I would rather have knowledge and safety more than money right now. Especially since they train everyone on manual trucks.
How did you get your cdl through ups they have a cdl school ?
Wow where have you and bobby reach been? Looks like Bobby deleted his channel. Really enjoyed you guys content, i hope all is well with you both.
I got my CDL in early May and I am going with CFI…I plan on being with them 6 months to a year and then look for something else. I tried to take care of possible bills before I left the service with the expectation of low pay getting started. So of course, Tiki, thanks for the confirmation of what I was thinking.
Have you watched Riding with Dave videos? He’s been a CFI driver for a year but now rides with girlfriend Billie Jo.
@@JohnHallgren Yeah, I watch them…And a few other rookies and they also said it was a good starter company…I was considering Schneider as well…but obviously chose CFI…I start June 6…a little nervous but a new venture, it is to be expected. Thanks!
@@TheSeeker372 not a driver but just a watcher of a few trucking channels and don’t recall seeing any real negative comments about CFI compared to numerous ones about Schneider. Pay may not be ideal but they appear to have decent equipment.
Great video
Your opinions were right on
Keep up the great work
Your great attitude is so awesome
Thanks for the information! I'll be completing my school/hands on training in about 6 to eight months and am highly considering starting with Schneider. I have a full time job so I have to work the training around that which is why it's taking so long 🙂
They have 62mph governed trucks.. I hope you reconsidered unless your alright with that.
Shawn hope you got your cdl? I love it when I see more truckers out on the road with older truckers it makes it fun when im on a road trip and I see so many semi trucks im on the east coast so the main interstate is interstate 81 north south where you out of? I hope one day your going to make vids?
Bro! I can’t believe how low the orange company paid. I just got my CDL 3 months ago and I work with swift, home every week (sometimes 2-3 times), I never leave Utah, Idaho an Nevada, and take home $1100-$1300 per week. I honestly didn’t realize how good I got it. Maybe I’ll stay here awhile.
Did you go thru swift schooling to get your CDL?
Yeah same question they asked with a question of my own how is the learning experience with them
If you’re not making 1500 a week being on the road leave that company…. Hold these companies higher expectations
@@moveovercrew4599 dummy he’s a rookie
Exactly what I’m hoping I get onto. Start at Swift Academy next Tuesday and they said they have a AZ-NV-SoCal dedicated available
Long time no upload. Hope you’re out there and doing well my guy!
Thanks for the information tiki I start with Melton truck lines on Monday
Another RUclips trucker bites the dust...
Awesome content! Can't wait to see more soon!
Tiki thanks for sharing your trucking life with us. My dream since a child has been to operate a big rig 🚛
Love the content! How many weeks after orientation tiki did it take to get your official cdl and also it would be cool to make a video on how that day was man did you celebrate!
When I was over the road I PC to and from the gym all the time I was using planet fitness cuz they all had showers and big parking lots.
I make 35/hr overtime after 8 hours, overtime on saturdays. Double time after 12 hours, double time on sundays. Working more than 50+ hours a week. Home every night. Work at a mine site but looking into trucking. Got my CDL through my company; had it for about 4 years. Gonna get my tanker and hazmat endorsements . Watched some of your videos. Good insight. Looks like I have it made where I’m at but I’m bored of my job. 💀
Stay put bro you living the dream stay local
I was at 31 an hr as a hospital security guard in ca. Getting my cdl and doing regional in the first year driving I made 12k more than I did at the 31 an hr. I enjoy driving much better. Such an easy kick back job as long as you dont get home sick every 3 days
Hey man , looks like it’s been awhile. Still trucking? Hope all is well.
Minimum pay should be 1500 NET! Something needs to be done about this low pay. We have to deal with too much behind the scenes. I will be done with trucking soon if they pay doesn’t increase country wide..
As a driver of almost 10 years who works for the Big Old D in LTL, get your endorsements when you're comfortable. Whether you come into LTL work or fuel hauling/hazmat Hauling in general, you're going to make better money than a lot of folks who have degrees and mountains of debt. However get that experience first and if you're not comfortable with hazmat, flat bedding, which I did for a few years is an awesome avenue of trucking. At the end of the day experience is key in this industry. But if you have the ability to earn your endorsements, you're going to make yourself a lot more marketable to a lot more companies even if they don't haul hazmat material.
Great advice. I have hardly any experience, but went ahead and got my hazmat/tanker knowing that I may leave a lot of extra money on the table by not getting them.
Hey Tiki how are you doing? We miss your videos. When are you coming back to RUclips?
The long videos are gold mannn
Hey Tiki, me and my wife are trying to get into trucking. We have been enjoying your videos and we were wondering where have you been?
raining and traffic...yep thats tacoma area for sure
Yep. I run intermodal in the Seattle/Tacoma area. Pretty normal.
Going through Tacoma isn't any fun.. traffic is getting horrible. Good luck shutting down in the area.. I had a couple of hiding spots.
@@McClellan71 Absolutely. Washington as a whole needs more truck stops. Luckily being local I can avoid Tacoma
Im from miami Florida got Cdl Class A last month and im in the process of getting hired. The guy is a owner operater wroking for a big company and wants me to ride with him pay 50/50 which is like 2500 to 3500 in my pocket a week. 2 weeks OTR 1 to 2 weeks off if i wanted so very leaneant with family time i fell blessed and lucky so hopefully the guy gets me in wish me luck!
Where in Miami did you get your CDL
Bro, I didn’t even know you had a RUclips Channel😂 i met you several times with all the Girls at the Guard Shack at Yusen Logistics in Sumner🤣
I’m the Mexican Dude
You probably don’t remember lol but that’s dope you got a RUclips🔥
🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦From Morocco, keep going bro 💪🏻
Dang, I was hoping to see some more content
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When I liked this video it was at triple 6. I had to bring that number up to 667. But I do like the content
Yep I just had to buy three at flying j and they were $30.99 each.
Yo my guy! Love your vids! But what’s happening??? What is your status as of now?
Yeah ima make less than what I’m making rn going otr but I need the experience, going to w.e next month wish me luck 😅
u could've done local and make some bread
@@shiftautomotive854 yea but I need the driving experience, I’m a yard jockey i make good money but it’s no driving and boring, just parking and cleaning trailers
One truck driver just got fired and probably due to recording while speaking. Be careful as some companies are not friendly with recording while speaking. They are digging through the youtube.
Yo Tiki! What happened with Deluxe Trucking Co you worked for with your buddy? Did you quit and move to Schneider?
Hey tiki, just started watching your videos a few weeks ago, love your positivity bro! I had a question, when you worked for the orange company how did you like it? I know I'm a bit late on asking that at this point lol.
i guess he has abandoned his channel considering his last video was over 2 months ago.
People really getting paid 40-50k every year as a ROOKIE with no college degree or sometimes even high school diploma and still complain.
40 to 50k is nothing nowadays to live decent you gotta be making 60 - 70 depending on where you live too. but personally i wont feel comfortable until im making 100k +
@@obscurevisuals Not me, I’m single no kids no bills at all except for my cell phone and live on my Truck traveling 👍
Howdy from Texas
Any new videos??
I’d be interested in driving for your company once I’m out of the military. Will have my CDL and willing to relocate to just about anywhere.
If you are in the Air Force stay in don’t get out just to truck it’s not worth it trust me
@@John_R_Jackson_III “trust me” … Sound advice from a total stranger. Lol
You should make a video about you becoming a yard jockey
If I'm unable to get on the cdl training with Schneider, would you ever suggest Knight Transport?
It’s a sign, a hazmat tanker passed you when you said hazmat tanker lol
Tiki man that is crazy bro.
Dang I live in Aberdeen not far from you new sub here!!!
We need more videos ...where have you been????
They quit
@@John_R_Jackson_III who's "they"?
@@Pendells_cards Chez & Bobby Reach, they all started RUclips around the same time and all quit days apart from each other
@@John_R_Jackson_III lame lol
In for the clout
Saw a Deluxe truck here at Tree Top in Prosser, Washington. That you?
Nice video..... Southbound 🤠
Did you quit doing the youtube trucking videos?
HI MR.TIKI I LOVE FOR YOU WORKING I LIKE IS YOU IS PEOPLE MARVELOUS GOOD NIGHT MR.TIKI ...LUCK !!! ... : )
I am going to Schneider to get my training over the road
Charels Murphy good luck i see you have a video maybe you going to put out trucking vids one day?
I hope your ok.. it's been a year since you posted
Are you gonna make more videos?
It's been 3 months since you did a video what happened?
I've always been into trucks and cars
Tiki just stopped doing videos abruptly. Not a good sign. Hope all is well but my instinct tells me he won't be doing trucking videos again.
Where you been ? Quit ?
Yeah
Where you at bro? Updates ....
You and Bobby reach good lol? If y’all was going to quit RUclips a video saying so would have been nice for those who followed your journey
@Bobby Reach gotchu bro, hope all is well!
Hey, when you were listing off how much and others have made with orange and in other places, are you using numbers from before or after taxes are taken from your checks? And are you still a w2 employee?
Anybody know what happened to Tiki ? Damn, I started my trucking journey when he first started… I hope he alive and well fr 🙏🏽
I'm alive, well, and still trucking! I'm uploading an explanation video of why I disappeared this week.
Thanks for watching, I appreciate your concern about my well being 🤙🏽
Stay truckin 🚚
What happened with Tiki? Why no new videos?
Good video takes time. Be patient!
Anybody know what happened to this dude? I hope he’s alright
Washed out i guess. You can tell by his videos about missing his family he wasn't going to make it. Not OTR anyways
@@AM0908 a fair well video or something would’ve been dope. Hopefully he’s alive and healthy 🙏🏻
r u still trucking .... no vids in last 4 months
I think I seen this dude at damco Santa Fe springs
Yeah Tiki. Good seeing new content. The industry is going to be upside down for awhile. Some companies hiring anyone with a pulse, the Fed is looking to reduce or eliminate HOS requirements for some or all drivers, in certain fields. Tanker, oil field and livestock drivers particularly. But, the standard still is and should be experience. Merit should be part of the equation, but favoritism still gets in the way. When I stopped drinking 40cpm was good. Now I don't think 50cpm is decent. Hourly or union drivers getting 25 dph is probably low. A local or dedicated run is a good deal though. Stay safe Brother
"When I stopped drinking 40cpm was good." I know what you meant, but that was funny!!!
@@nobull4414 yeah auto correct is a monster!
@@MrMarc8259 😁
Holy crap that pay is terrible. I guess it really depends on the location and account. I still work for your previous employer and I make almost double the amount you make in one week. I started and got my CDL with them just few months before you, so still a rookie. Just unfortunate that It didn't work out for you.
Its been a while you good brother?