Rookie Mistake | Hilmar To San Bernardino | Reefer Load | DAT Load Board | Trucking Business

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  • Опубликовано: 22 окт 2024

Комментарии • 138

  • @markgunn3819
    @markgunn3819 3 года назад

    awesome videos !

  • @Watitdew
    @Watitdew 3 года назад

    1. Power converter
    2. Electric blower
    3. You got this man

  • @salharo8925
    @salharo8925 3 года назад

    HILMAR BOO !!!!!!! Go Yellowjackets !

  • @dc1usn
    @dc1usn 3 года назад

    Thanks for the honesty.

  • @cjdanielstrucker8651
    @cjdanielstrucker8651 3 года назад

    Love the transparency bro. Real life mistakes. Definitely better than the rapping and singing lol.

  • @markwillbanks3607
    @markwillbanks3607 3 года назад +15

    Hate it for you, brother. Old saying in trucking..."Your last load is not delivered until your trailer has been cleaned out." Clean it before you park it so you can pounce on a "desperate broker" load. Good content.

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад +1

      Yep... Dumb decision. I have a bunch of reasons why I made the dumb decision but it was a dumb decision nonetheless, lol.

  • @TimRHillard
    @TimRHillard 3 года назад

    I appreciate you keeping it 100% real. People need to know if they are considering this, that it goes this way, often. Thanks Nick for saying it.

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад

      Haha, even when I'm lame I gotta keep it 💯

  • @TruckingTogether
    @TruckingTogether 3 года назад

    it happens! Could be worse, your husband could of told you to only put $300-$400 of fuel in (because end of week) but you instead put in almost $800 😂🤦🏻‍♀️

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад +1

      Haha... but next week is gonna be THAT MUCH BETTER!!!

    • @TruckingTogether
      @TruckingTogether 3 года назад

      @@Velox18 🙌

    • @550hpW900L
      @550hpW900L 3 года назад +1

      😂😂😂😂 at this comment. I was just thinking about that. 3.89/ gallon too 😢guess next time I shouldn’t sleep 🤷‍♂️

  • @EasyE_305
    @EasyE_305 3 года назад

    Thank you for the video. I subscribed and i have a video with a big Rookie Mistake also... lol Except i am a rookie. But again nice video #TruckersSupportTruckers.

  • @wanderingpete3196
    @wanderingpete3196 3 года назад

    I swear I live at Hilmar sometimes. 🤣😂

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад

      Gotta love the aroma around there too, lol

    • @wanderingpete3196
      @wanderingpete3196 3 года назад

      I wonder if I could find a Hilmar Cheese air freshener for my house! 🤔

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад

      They should sell that in their gift shop! Lol

  • @stateofjefferson5419
    @stateofjefferson5419 3 года назад +7

    Cordless battery powered leaf blower works great for cleaning out the trailer!

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад +1

      I need to get one!

  • @jordanhawkins7309
    @jordanhawkins7309 3 года назад

    When you went to the "early the next day" screen, i 100% knew you were gonna say the trailer wasn't clean enough 😆 i had that issue a few times when i first started driving van/reefer. Enjoy the videos and content. Beautiful rig man

  • @salharo8925
    @salharo8925 3 года назад

    Dad was caretaker at Hagaman Park for many years . Went to Hilmar back in the day. Used to see grape / tomatoe trucks overturn bout once a week during busy season . Great times !

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад

      Haha, every year you see the big red stains all across the valley, lol

  • @gregarchuleta9991
    @gregarchuleta9991 3 года назад +5

    Love the honesty that's the way things really work keep up the great content honesty will get you more sub's

  • @solorio114
    @solorio114 2 года назад

    Hilmar cheese is super strict theres a truck wash down that road couple miles away same road towards the 99 on the small road

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  2 года назад +1

      My yard is right behind that truck wash.

    • @solorio114
      @solorio114 2 года назад

      @@Velox18 cool great videos bro

  • @rout9291
    @rout9291 3 года назад

    I have to agree with others about being ready for next load on cleaning! Keep that truck clean and beautiful inside and out! Love the advice on the 30' jumper cables real wisdom!

  • @hisairibreathe6038
    @hisairibreathe6038 3 года назад +8

    Reeferhauler mandatory tools. 😂 lol. A good Leaf blower and a good 30 feet of jumping cables just in case you ever need to jump ur batteries.

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад +1

      I forgot about the jumper cable thing! Someone else told me that a couple months ago on here... I really got get my grocery list taken care of. Thanks!

  • @chriskolbeck3718
    @chriskolbeck3718 3 года назад

    Food grade, what were you thinking or not.

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад

      Not thinking

  • @richardrapp2812
    @richardrapp2812 3 года назад

    I seen you on the 215 south bound by exit 42 in San Bernardino! Truck looks good man

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад +1

      Thanks bro!

  • @jesusquezadajr3417
    @jesusquezadajr3417 3 года назад

    My new 389 Got backed up month cause ABS chip shortage. But just rolled out. Picking it up on the July 12th

  • @claudiodelacruz3304
    @claudiodelacruz3304 3 года назад

    Thanks for be onest

  • @drkwing33
    @drkwing33 3 года назад

    Go down to Livingston if Delhi line to long.

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад +1

      Yeah someone else told me that... and that they have dedicated washout lane so it will go quicker.

    • @drkwing33
      @drkwing33 3 года назад

      @@Velox18 I wash truck there in past, and account holders and washouts go left bay, kinda like fast pass

  • @leeshaver7825
    @leeshaver7825 3 года назад

    Maybe you should of got a trailer wash out right after you dropped your last load in that trailer
    It would of been clean and ready to go and all the crap you went through would of been avoided
    Just a tip from experience

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад +1

      100% My back was jacked up so I thought, "I'll do it later"... famous last words.

    • @leeshaver7825
      @leeshaver7825 3 года назад

      @@Velox18 yep

  • @angelsespi3823
    @angelsespi3823 3 года назад

    I was at that same truck wash yesterday trying to get my truck was for a DMV app, the line didn’t move for about 45 min, thanks for the good content, love the truck,

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад

      They're super slow!

  • @mikequaid
    @mikequaid 3 года назад +11

    Wash out your trailer when you’re done with it. “Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready.” #SoCal

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад +1

      Exactly! The job wasn't done... even if my back did hurt when I got back from that dang load!

  • @jasonuselton7862
    @jasonuselton7862 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for being authentic and truthful about what happened. You could've covered up what happened, but you didn't. Obviously I don't want bad things to happen to you, but even the trials you go through make content to share with us. And we want to see the good and the bad as we watch your trucking journey.

  • @hiimwill3086
    @hiimwill3086 3 года назад

    aww your in my area!!

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад +1

      It was good meeting you! Good luck on your own authority!

  • @freedomworks3976
    @freedomworks3976 3 года назад

    How much $$$ do you have invested in your tractor trailer set up ???

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад

      A quarter mil

  • @kp__truckin
    @kp__truckin 3 года назад

    Oh shit Farmdale creamery sweet✌🏻👌🏼

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад

      Yep, they unloaded me fast too!

  • @Damo_81
    @Damo_81 3 года назад

    Appreciate the realness bro. A lot of people don’t share the mistakes but that’s what makes the content relatable. I sat in a truck wash for almost 3 hours one day! Anyway man at least you made some money and it wasn’t a complete loss. Stay safe bro. Respect.

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад

      Yeah, I'm dumb. lol.

  • @freedomworks3976
    @freedomworks3976 3 года назад

    Looks like you got about $4.30 per mile on this load yes ?

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад

      Loaded miles yes... it went all the way down to 4.16/ mile with my deadhead and running around on Monday. Lol.

  • @robertnorero7498
    @robertnorero7498 3 года назад

    REMEMBER NICK !!! ALWAYS MAKE IT A RULE ! YOU ARE NOT EMPTY !!! TIL YOU WASH OUT !! SO YOU DONT HAVE THIS PROBLEM AGAIN !!!

  • @ProudPapaw88
    @ProudPapaw88 3 года назад

    Everyone makes mistakes. Don’t beat yourself up over it. Good content thanks for sharing.

  • @peterbilt1516
    @peterbilt1516 3 года назад +2

    You can use the Covid 19 Emergency Relief Declaration when hauling food products. It’s good through August 31

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад

      That's right. I forgot about that.

  • @尺乇几丨卄
    @尺乇几丨卄 3 года назад

    Hey Hey 👋🏻 did they charge you $300 for being late? Ive never heard of that happening before

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад

      I guess you could word it like that... I thought of it like I sold them a bill of goods when I committed to the load and didn't show up prepared. I was the one that broke the agreement.

  • @losxmatitas6950
    @losxmatitas6950 3 года назад

    I was there tuesday morning brotha!! I unload milk! Im in hauling milking business!! Cal freight to be exact

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад

      We were probably there at the same time. I was back there from 6-9.

    • @losxmatitas6950
      @losxmatitas6950 3 года назад

      @@Velox18 yeah i was there around 7! It was my first time there so i was more focus on how to do my stuff rather then being looking around!!!

  • @jh-fe1qn
    @jh-fe1qn 3 года назад

    Bruno says kick yourself and let it be! You don't khow many folks have learned from your mistake. Everyday is a new day! Keep on truckin'! 10-4?

  • @joeanderson5610
    @joeanderson5610 3 года назад

    I saw you on the 138 I tried talking to you on the cb radio

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад

      My bad bro! There's some hobby guys on the channel so I had it squelched all the way up and turned down. Try me again next time!

  • @elredrooster3658
    @elredrooster3658 3 года назад +1

    Farmdale 👍🏼

  • @johnferreira2044
    @johnferreira2044 3 года назад +1

    A lot of us have done that but once you do it you never do it again, I'm always ready to rock and load
    be safe

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад +1

      That's the problem though right? I should have learned from all the vets that have been giving me good tips in my comments. I've got about 4,000 trainers to keep me from making boneheaded mistakes like this, lol.

    • @johnferreira2044
      @johnferreira2044 3 года назад

      @@Velox18 😂 It is all good 😎 be safe

  • @marksilva6149
    @marksilva6149 3 года назад

    What’s the name of the song at the beginning?

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад

      I am Jacob by Briertone

  • @Junior-bf8ss
    @Junior-bf8ss 3 года назад

    when we try to 1/2 fast stuff it dosen't work out bro.. i been there too just tryed to rush n got told the trailer was to dirty.. get a cheap lil battory blower. it comes in handy trust me it works.. keep truckin

  • @davidmbute1507
    @davidmbute1507 3 года назад

    Damn, your trailer was dirty. Get yourself a good leaf blower. I've pushed broom a few times on a reefer trailer and it was a work out.

  • @MATTHEWfromStLouis
    @MATTHEWfromStLouis 3 года назад

    Always love the video! Go make that cheddar!

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад +1

      Chaddah!!!!

  • @joseavila4918
    @joseavila4918 3 года назад

    When you have too washout go to the truck wash in Livingston. They have a dedicated line just for washouts. Its way faster than the truck wash by your yard

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад

      Oh shoot, ok that's good to know! Thanks!

  • @deereezter1809
    @deereezter1809 3 года назад

    Starting my career with MorningStar this tomato season and to be honest I’m a little scared of the 15 hour days that they speak of🥴

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад

      It's a grind bro... but your reason for doing it should motivate you to push through! Just think of the end result!

    • @deereezter1809
      @deereezter1809 3 года назад

      @@Velox18 That’s exactly what motivates me is the ending result that’s why I’m so excited! 👌🏾

  • @O.thetuckingman
    @O.thetuckingman 3 года назад

    Making mistakes is how you perfect from not doing it twice the same way the next. Always be prepared no Matter what.

  • @CMAR1NEZ
    @CMAR1NEZ 3 года назад

    Good morning brotha.. where did you purchase your truck? Which dealership did you use? Or how did you get it built looking into buying one..any help would be appreciated

    • @CMAR1NEZ
      @CMAR1NEZ 3 года назад

      Also what kind of suspension do you have, I like the stands of your truck.. please help!

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад +2

      What's up Carlos? I bought the Pete from Interstate Truck Center in Stockton, CA. It has the car hauler axle with the air ride in front and the low low air leaf suspension in the back.

    • @CMAR1NEZ
      @CMAR1NEZ 3 года назад

      @@Velox18 right on man.. beautiful truck, and great content! Makes me wanna go and buy a truck already.. I been driving for 15 years now and I think it’s time for me to take the next step and purchase my own truck, haven’t really inquire about how much they run or anything like that or where to buy, your videos have been helpful! I hope you don’t mind me asking but how much did your truck run you, like out the door? And the state voucher how does that work? Do I need to own a truck already?

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад +1

      @@CMAR1NEZ Yeah I hear they stopped the state program... now they want to push everyone to natural gas trucks. But it was just over 200k out the door after all customizations and taxes.

  • @luismagana9784
    @luismagana9784 3 года назад

    Velox! morning star need to sponsor you for the plug lmfao

  • @redkrawler
    @redkrawler 3 года назад

    Thanks for the lesson learned! Integrity is more important than anything! Did you get preloaded? Why cut us off to the ending! Hahaha

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад +1

      That's for the next video!

  • @mizarktp
    @mizarktp 3 года назад

    Who did you get your truck from?

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад +1

      Interstate Truck Center in Stockton

  • @mrrealtru1279
    @mrrealtru1279 3 года назад

    I have a company and my truck title is in my personal name . should I switch the title over to the company name or should I just lease truck on to my company?

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад +1

      That question's above my pay grade, I'm not sure.

  • @jesserasso1042
    @jesserasso1042 3 года назад

    To blow out your trailer

  • @jesserasso1042
    @jesserasso1042 3 года назад

    I told 2 of the guys here at work about them they filled out their application 1 guy has a felony but has his permit and the other kid is just too Yung but he has his permit to

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад

      Cool! Hope it works out for him!

    • @jesserasso1042
      @jesserasso1042 3 года назад

      A just throw me out their in your channel if you want I can't wait to start doing more videos on my channel

    • @jesserasso1042
      @jesserasso1042 3 года назад

      No they got denied

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад

      bummer

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад

      @@jesserasso1042 Is that 359 yours? That's bad!

  • @mattgleason6704
    @mattgleason6704 3 года назад

    is your reefer new? if so, how much did it cost?

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад +2

      No it was used... 2017 for $57,000

  • @oBeYoPtIcZ
    @oBeYoPtIcZ 3 года назад +4

    Should’ve cleaned that reefer when you had gotten empty from the tree load

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад

      Exactly! I had time to do it but chose to do other things instead. I thought would have time, lol. WRONG!

  • @neil4602
    @neil4602 3 года назад

    No biggie Dude. We’ve all done stupid crap that we knew better than to do, especially in this industry. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t.

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад +1

      Ha, this one was never gonna work, lol.

  • @pg939
    @pg939 3 года назад

    Buy yourself a blower so that after you sweep it you blow on lite setting

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад

      On the grocery list for sure.

  • @peterbilt1516
    @peterbilt1516 3 года назад +1

    Next time you will washout as soon as unloaded. You ha 2 weeks to get it washed out.🤷‍♂️

  • @luismagana9784
    @luismagana9784 3 года назад

    Used to haul milk to hilmar years ago it sucked lmfao

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад

      I hate the smell, lol

  • @Scorpio2092
    @Scorpio2092 3 года назад +1

    What insurance carrier do you use if you don’t mind me asking because I just called progressive but they need 1 year of operating under your own authority before they will insure you ? Everybody say progressive will insure new operators but NOT in California

    • @mauriceevans6546
      @mauriceevans6546 3 года назад +1

      Must be a California issue, because progressive is writing tons of policies for new authorities across the country

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад +1

      I got my Progressive policy through CUI Agency out of Utah. They were able to get me great rates too.

    • @MrGabe1997
      @MrGabe1997 3 года назад +1

      I went threw Bruce Robert’s insurance office down in Downey they insured me I’m 23 brand new authority i tried progressive too denied me for not being over a year

  • @9erner
    @9erner 3 года назад

    👍👍👍👍

  • @mrtee3477
    @mrtee3477 3 года назад

    Dirty trailer.

  • @wolfgangresch1650
    @wolfgangresch1650 3 года назад

    💪💪💪💪🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏

  • @jesserasso1042
    @jesserasso1042 3 года назад

    Just a suggestion you should buy a battery powered blower harbor freight eBay or Amazon are cheap just saying

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад

      Yep... It's been on my list since I bought the trailer... No reason why I shouldn't have bought one already.

    • @jesserasso1042
      @jesserasso1042 3 года назад

      A it's ok theirs always more important things

  • @CodyR-wh2nl
    @CodyR-wh2nl 3 года назад

    My request for next karaoke session is "Amish Paradise" by Weird Al

    • @Velox18
      @Velox18  3 года назад

      That's a good one!