2018 Peterbilt 389, A little history on the driver (vlog #35)
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- Опубликовано: 1 авг 2017
- A little bit about my history and some controversial discussion topics. We will see how this goes and might have to pull this one down.
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I really enjoy your videos, I watch several videos with truckers,I was one of you back in the day,I'm now 78 years old. I will keep watching.
Like your videos, drove 26 and half years, six petes in those years pulling rgn lowboys. Keep your camera right where it is, makes it fun seeing what you are seeing,keep the great work. Loved when you ran 9 in vermont, did that years ago In a gmc 318.pullbtoy told you that
x2 camera is good where it is, we get to see exactly what you are seeing plus the audio is good being so close
Used to haul hot mix with an old 68-70 -ish long nosed GMC' with a 318 , hell I didnt even have " chauffeur's " license , I thought I was a Swangin Johnson in them days
I love your show on the road. Thanks. I just met a guy and I will be with him on the road.and he just bought a 2015 kw . I love your truck and motor cycle. Nice. Shelly.
That's a beautiful rig you've got. I just recently got my CDL and got hired with a large carrier and I leave with a trainer tomorrow. I'm lucky enough to have a trainer who has 20+ years experience on the road. I've definitely enjoyed your videos. Stay safe out there
Tad Trueman just listen and do what he or she says, as long as it's safe, his way might not always be the best way, but you have to survive the training and that's the toughest part, best wishes and safe travels.
Great educational video, thanks for sharing...Looks like you've got it all figured out, that's great!....be safe..
I don't really understand how people say they can't understand you, you speak well, I understand you perfectly. You speak fast, so do I, just means your mouth is having a hard time keeping up with your brain, it's a sign of high intelligence. I thoroughly enjoy your vids, even the "crooked camera" it's natural, looks less rigged, much more fun. Keep being who and what you are, if people can't understand that, there's a ton of "produced" videos for them to "enjoy"
Love the videos keep them coming. The truck and trailer look really good the colors you have for the truck show it off well.
Thanks for sharing your story. Your southern voice sounds good to me. lol Be safe -
As allways, very good info and best of all: honesty on your words. Be safe out there.
Haha omg! I used to drive for greatwide and Ruan! Doing Kroger! As soon as you said Payton I knew Kroger was soon too follow, think I might have run into ya in one of the Richmond stores! Small world. I'm an o/o as well my own authority, cheers
Thank you sir, enjoy your videos. I grew up in AR.,Miss.,TN.,& Alabama.
I understand every word. Bless you be safe.
I have no problem hearing you. Lol.... I can understand you real good. Keep the videos coming.
Gene Harden Thank you and I will try
The least to own agree with you, thanks for sharing your view of owner operator like to learn more, will be watching videos coming up...thanks as always for sharing.
Great videos "Fireball"
10,000 subscriptions and climbing. Doctors don’t know everything!
Keep up the good work 👍
Great video, especially about the lease-purchase trap. If you don’t have the money to go to the dealer and take the steps you mentioned, WAIT! Save your money until you can.
Like your truck.just started driving this year.love it.
Enjoyed the Video. Becareful and keep the shinney side up.....
Good words of advice. Especially for a guy thinking about jumping out there and doing this gig. Thanks for sharing that you need to have some money in the bank account for what if it breaks kind of stuff. Like you said before these things are mechanical and they will break. Enjoyed video go ride that scooter. Be safe.
Keep up the very nice vids, don't change anything ,its like you are family .nice truck I want one!! Maybe I will get a chance to meet you and shake your hand, next time you are in Michigan.
I love the truck i live next to first fleet and snider tire. I deliver tires to all the major fleet companies like fedex estees old dominion abf coke and so on. Love to talk some day. Thanks for all your great videos.
I enjoy the fact the you love your job!
don't worry about the accent, that's what identified you!!!! I have a strong Puerto Rican accent. Keep the great videos!!! Travel safe!
I like the added items and course there's functionality behind them too-beautiful Peterbilt !!!
Really enjoyed this video!
Very interesting life story! The school of hard knocks. A great school for those willing to learn. I think you have.
Enjoyed the video, interesting to listen to.
Just ran into your channel and gotta say, love it, your videos are very enjoyable. Don't have any troubles what so ever with your talking or accent or anything of that nature.
New to trucking and have to say so far it's the first thing I've done in years that I am really enjoying. Get this load at this time in this place and have it at this other place at this other time.... as long as I can be safe and on time I don't hear a word from anybody, and I get paid to do it. Don't get me wrong, some days suck and I'm still nervous as heck a lot of the time but overall what more could you ask for from a job then to left alone to do it. If I have issues, questions, concerns I ask, if not I'm trusted to do it without any hassle from above.
Only question I really have at the moment, and I'm sure it's been asked and answered in previous videos but haven't found it yet, is what type of camera are you using, the picture quality seems to be very good.
Zebra3 it's a hero 4 sliver I believe, and trucking gets easier so hang in there, sounds like your doing fine.
Life is Good. Thank you sir.
Nice video. I’m Class of 2000 too.
I'm from North Carolina and I'm in the process of going to Miller motte for my CDL great videos
Not a driver, but I appreciate what you do! Used to work for PACCAR in Renton, (ok, IT work) but it was always fun to go across the street and walk though with a KW being built. Never got to ride in one unfortunately. So, if you're back in Phx. or Flagstaff let me know! And BTW, I understand you perfectly. People say I have a AZ accent. Not quite sure what that is! - hasta -
Don Leamon did you ever meet Jade and Jon while they traveled that stretch 4 times a week?
LOL! I always looked for them when I hopped on 40 from the 17. I grew up in Flag, and have our family house that I go up at least once a month to take care of. I tend to avoid going through downtown anymore due to the amount of tourists that are there, so I do the short hop over to Little America and go the 'back' way to the house. J&J were always on a mission, but I've invited them to stay at the house, (which is in downtown and kinda fun) when they start taking their van out. I had figured out who they drove for...
Enjoy your video thanks for your knowledge
I noticed you didn't mention Volvo when you rattled off your recommendations on used trucks, but in another video you mentioned you loved your Volvo. Can you explain this?
Love your videos for the scenery and the information! Keep it up!
Thanks for the background story great video
videos are great and I'm enjoying the scenery so keep the views of the greater U.S. coming. what are your thoughts on the lower horsepower motor that Peterbilt is pushing, they are saying better fuel economy with the same torque as their larger HP motors. Thoughts in the real world?
wow!! small world. ORT closed up and my dad actually moved to FF after Maytag quit trucking. Good vids and truck!!!!
jace1911 yep small world indeed, I wonder if I know him?
Life is Good. They call him T-jammer
Great video.
I dont have any problem with understanding you. Its the Yankees I have a hard time following sometimes. Nice clips !!
1) I hear you loud and clear. 2) Pretty sure you're at jbh :))) Kiddin 3) I've been researching this field for awhile. What you say about leasing from companies is paying them to run truck - That sounds right to me. Check out Truckin' exec on youtube. He has quite a few q/a's about that topic . His opinion seems to be same as yours, too.
Thank you for your honesty.
"And I look cool as crap, it's a win win" :-)
Definitely the longer videos are the way to go i think
Can understand you just fine my friend
Great video
As I've said before you have a beautiful truck if I had a question it would be what transmission do you have in that truck with what motor
How do you calculate costs 4 o/o depending on truck and freight
Guess cause I'm from Southern Texas I understand you clear
nice truck, do you get to new york at all?
Why do so many truckers quit trucking or just dislike it so much? I've watched several RUclipsrs in trucking quit recently. Always love your videos and your camera views! Please don't change a thing. (Native Southerner Alabamian so I understand you just fine)
dGriggs it's a rough life out on the road, and we are treated like 3rd world people, cars are rude and inconsiderate, the list is long, trucking isn't for everyone.
Life is Good. A lot of truckers could learn a thing or two from you. My dad was a OTR trucker for 30 years and I've got the bug. These days it seems like a short career though. I'm glad you share your time with us viewers. Big Fan!
My Dad was a regional driver (General Freight, Tandem Vans) and Fuel Hauler in the 70's and early 80's. He left when the mega carriers started showing up, and putting idiots in dispatch. My Brother and I Drive for a Canadian Mega Carrier, and the big company issues just kill it for so many people. Not to mention, the dealerships/company shops are totally incompetent, but charge damn near 200/hr to work on stuff; so the truck issues are non-stop! You are literally treated worse than a criminal in some places, and the lack of parking is making it dangerous/stressful to go into some area's. I love it tho, everyday's an adventure, and their are still some really good family owned/driver centric companies out there; but their turnover is so low (someone pretty much has to die or retire) it's impossible to get on with them.
Life is Good. Where all do u go
Savage Tre I try and stay north and south, Ohio to Nc, sometimes I like stretching my legs and running west, currently running thru the house every weekend.
nice weather for driving like the camera view don't change it
When you were running as a company driver which were your best companies?
Before turcking what did you do flr work
Good background story, You mentioned your son lit out on his own at 18, what is he doing now? Trucking like his dad?
~ It is funny how much smarter the things my dad told me were, the older I get. I am just sorry I cannot tell him that. Buried him in 2010. Time marches on for us all, and now I have a son that is extremely smart and seems to think he knows it all~~Suppose it is genetic?
PS, your voice sounds OK to me. Just a fast talker that's all.
Mark Bell he's not driving, thank goodness, he's selling boats/service writer for a small local shop and loves it.
I have a small fleet/business with 5 trucks on the road. I have way to nice trucks to make any good money. I treat my employees way too well to make any real coins. And I work more hours than any of them. Oh well, I enjoy It and would not change anyting. My 2 Petes are my pride and joy. One of my employee is an older guy. He's the other one fighting for the other Pete. The 2 younger dudes don't even care for the Pete's. They want the Auto tranny trucks. Fine by us. Lol
Thanks for your logs! Grew up in trucks, grampa had 132, drove a little, had to end after a back injury, at 28 now 54. With two failed surgeries. Now I'm bed ridden about 22 hours at a time in pain, gearing up for #3, surgery. With trucking in my blood .. I lay here and relive days of the past. Your vids are like medicine!!!,
releaving to me. Bet you didn't Know you were a doctor..lol.
Anyway, you put me back in the drivers seat. BEAUTIFUL truck! Luv it! Keep'em coming, I'm a West coaster I understand you fine! Have kin there.
I had a Harley, so be safe out there on both. ...Larry CA
Kin in TN.
I understand you well Friend
Another question - why don't you advise people to get into trucking?
I'm impressed by those who have commented and asking some reasonable ,considerate questions also ,> Having recently accidently stumbling upon "Life is Good's "channel I 've spent a few hours watching his video's , Quite a nice following too . I even subscribed something I rarely ever do . Thanks Mr L is G
Eddie Joe Gongre why Thank you and welcome to the channel of idiotic ramblings, my name is Tim by the way.
Tim Bytheway the pleasure is mine and hoping you are at the home 20 tonight .if not I'm wishing you good running weather wherever you are
Eddie Joe Gongre we are home for the year, still have a few videos to upload, and I have a couple to produce yet, stay tuned and have a Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to you too and glad to hear your home man you do run your tail off with new truck n trailer payments you have too huh? if ever passing thru las Vegas and need anything , help or otherwise Im just a few minutes from the flying J not sure if the name has changed in fact every franchise type truck stop in town is within a 5 or ten minute drive all but that one on south 15 going to LA all the lot lizards use Imon the north end next to Nellis AFB and the Las Vegas Speedway . Again all the best to you Tim as we try our best to fight off these left wing nut jobs to keep Christ in our Christmas . Merry that !
how do you mount your camera on? nice view
anadun ben head strap
Hey bud do you know how long rush will finance ?
Why don't you put a 120"+ sleeper on the prime mover (tractor)? To fill the gap between the cab & trailer.
brian willert money and weight would be the issue with that, but if someone donated the 100k I might entertain the thought.
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Was you on interstate 81 north bound coming through greencastle pa today. I seem this truck . I was on south bound in a red Peterbilt 379
Jason JVAL Valentine yes I tried getting back to you on the Cb
Life is Good. Yea I thought was you got that Peterbilt looking good. It's always the cb was turn off had the radio on
Do you float gears? Or do you recommend double clutching?
Cali Livin_s550 float, never clutch it, only clutch it when you stop, can't wear out or break something you don't use.
I remember in a previous video you saying you own the trailer too. Just wanted to ask why you didnt get a flatbed and target those types of loads... Idk the correct terminologies apologies
I thought about it, decided I was old and out of shape and wanted to stay with what I know, still might buy one and tinker around with it in the summer months.
Heads on swivel...
Doesn't even relize . MUSCLE memory.
Is first fleet owned by averitt express? How long were you with averitt?
nick they were brother in laws once by marriage I believe and I was only with Averitt for 6 months
I admire you being able to handle all that responsibility for all that weight and expensive load, plus being a courteous driver. Not all are.
Good Morning, I have a few questions for you first I will just share a quick background on myself so hopefully that'll help you help me better.
I've been out here for 21 yrs driving for various companies etc....I have no debt etc....I finally feel like I am able to become an operator.
1. I am not a mechanic, even after all these years I am not. With that said would you recommend a long nose Pete/KW or a more Aero type of truck?
2. I have listened to you video and heard your comments regarding bank account/emergency fund. Any idea what is the deciding factor in purchasing a truck is it personal credit? or do they finance this a different way? I'm well over the '6's"
3. I have briefly talked with Peterbilt Steve and maybe you can also help, he had mentioned that Experience in the industry is just as important or more than credit score, is this true?
4. What do I need in hand besides money when I go to dealer?
5. Do I need insurance prior to going to dealer? Contract with a company? etc....can you let me know what I need prior to going to a dealer?
6. Will the dealer provide transportation to his location? ie...Peterbilt Steve? I'm in Evansville, In.
7. Lastly you mentioned on the video something about 2.70/mi and 2.00/mi I couldn't quite understand you however I think you were referencing the fact that if you went on your own you could maybe get to 2.70 vs the 2.00 you are getting now? Is this correct?
I do apologize for the questions, I have learned since I was in the Marines you better ask before you do something or you may regret not asking.
Robert M I'm going to respond to all these questions when I have a few moments, thanks for watching.
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As I'm ridding with him I will cut my eyes and he will look at morrow , LOL left , left , right lol. This is cool ....
I have to ask some questions that are NONE of my business. (If you don't answer, I get it.) How much did you put down and how much did you finance and how much are your payments? Also, without saying who you work for. I want to work with them too. Should I choose flatbed, reefer, van, what?
Sam O not much reefer freight or reefers available, flat, van or step is totally up to you, I've always done Van myself, don't have any experience in platform work
Great videos, I can understand you now lol
VOOODOOO sweet, glad I could help, I will continue to work on it.
No worries. I drove for 5 years then went military but I do miss it. Back in the day your truck was a large car, and nobody had them with all the COEs on the road, which I drove. Keep up the good videos, safe travels!
VOOODOOO still a large car, and Thank you for your service!
Like aq do Brasil.
Tudibão!!!
Hey Man love the videos I'm also a driver
I didn't know you work for averitt I work for Avery I am a switcher out at Nissan in Smyrna Tennessee
Did you consider a 2018 Volvo VNL?? Have you seen them? Same concept - new truck - no maintenance - but much better fuel millage. Don't get me wrong the classic " PETE" is beautiful but just thinking the Volvo might equal more money in the pocket. Love the vids. Thanks for doing them!!!
Gilbert Williams I traded a Volvo 780 for this Peterbilt, yes I looked into it and this engine is what I was after, the Peterbilt was just a nice bonus, the resale value in 3 years will trump whatever fuel mileage is lost, thanks for watching.
Thanks for the reply. Good point about the resale value
do you rember L.G.DEWITT TRUCKING CO. i drve for him for a long long time i injoye it verry much but i got in a bad car weark!!
hola boss does your have an engine brake?
How do you like the Cummins X3 engine so far?
whats topspeed of the tractor,and how much fuel its need for 60miles with a midsize load?
rick dereaux factory setting is 98mph, fuel consumption can vary by wind, terrain, weight, speed well there just no way to answer that one.
great thatsFAST ITS 160 km ,here all trucks are blocked after 105km..find out midsizeload how much gallons on 60miles you need...a gallon is 3,8liters...1mph.is 1,6km
but if you buy brand new truck there is no maintenance for at least 4-5 years ;)
Hard to float gears on a Pete?
azcactusflower1 not at all, just a new tight gear box
All those RUclips super truckers say they are making huge money with lease trucks and trailers 😎
Shay Earl they lie, probably talking about how they went from 28 cents to $1 and so they think they are doing something
Life is Good. True.
Life is Good.
They are not lying there to stupid to know how to do that, they just don't know any better...lol
Knoxville home of the Vols go big orange 🍊
Are you still looking for more drivers?
Yes trg4410x@yahoo
So I started as a mechanic at Ocoee River Transport about 6 months before it shut down and then I went to FirstFleet for 3 years as mechanic. After that I went to driving school and drove for Ozark and the slick division for my rookie year. I'd love to talk to you sometime. I don't know how to private message or I'd send you my number.
second!
I would like to know why you stay in trucking? I owned a fleet for 12 years. And I now want to buy a new 389 to pull a 65 ton lowboy myself. That's a 325k investment for me to make. But I hate my current job as a General Contractor and feel like otr would be much more peaceful.
Depends how you define peaceful. Rude shippers/receiver/drivers/4 wheelers etc.... No sense in buying a brand new truck and trailer to get back in it. Find some customers that pay good and then get a new truck possibly and a used trailer to save some money. The best times driving for me are during the night. Start about 7pm and let it ride until 0600.... That is why I love driving. The radio, CB and a nice big rig. Nothing beats that for me. Best part of the job.
Please tell me your name I see you but I dont know what to call you if I have a Question. Thank you so much my Noam is Rob
ROBERT Headley Hello Rob, my name is Tim.
Can’t be paying dues with a truck like that. California Air Resources Board new regulations, is the best thing for this business and the
O/O. Boys and Girls, pay attention.
7:13 chevy ss
Are you nuts? You're one of the easier people to understand on the Tube. You do have a southern drawl but so what?
For a better video, mount it to the window or a tripod.
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Ok, I have tried to keep my mouth shut but I cant take it any longer. Just because someone is doing a lease purchase does NOT mean they are not an owner operator. We are just using a different avenue to buy the truck then you are. Yes, you went to a dealership to buy that truck, so unless you paid cash for that truck and do not owe anything on it, the BANK owns that truck. Not you. You are LEASING that truck from the bank until you pay it off. If you do not pay your payments every month like you are supposed to, the BANK will come get THEIR truck back.The difference between you and I are the fact that the company I got the truck through is my bank. Yes, my truck payment is a lot higher then yours is. But, I am still paying for this truck. I have a brand new truck. I can take it anywhere I want. I select my own freight. I decide where and when I want to go. I decide when I want to go home and for how long. I pay for all the insurance and taxes related to that truck. I pay for all the fuel. JUST LIKE YOU. Yes, there are many lease purchase programs out there that are a total scam. But not all of them are. Just have to do your homework. I can take MY truck to Landstar just like you if I wanted too. I hate this holier than thow attitude by some of these drivers out here.
Dan Isaac I didn’t mean to come across with that kind of attitude, lone mountain or something like that is great, I was speaking in reference to something like Swift or prime, in my opinion that’s a racket, but you know what they say about opinions, I got mine the hard way, I worked my butt off for it.
I am doing mine through Schneider. I have been driving for 20 years now so I have earned my opinion as well. Thank you for the response!
Dan Isaac you are not the same as owner op so many differences can’t list all you are basically a glorified company driver except you are paying off there truck for them sure it’s wrapped up like your paying them for truck but in reality for most your paying truck for them your getting dollar something a load where as we are getting two something sometimes three something that’s just a start of differences sir
David Lackey it is a shame that you are uneducated in this issue. Yes I did get my truck through a company but it is my truck. I am responsible for all the maintenance on it. I pay for the fuel. I pay the payments. I pay the insurance. It is my name on the door. If I am unhappy with the company I am leased too I move my truck to another carrier. Yes there are some lesses out there where ther are exactly like you stated. But that is not my lease.
Please speak like you normally do.