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Whew... You answered all my questions. Been there and done that doing about $3M+ annually in sales. Dealing with employees and chasing people for money. Never again. Was so miserable I chose to drive Uber. Will get my CDL and pay cash some day for a truck and trailer. Dealing with sick family members ATM. Great video.
I really appreciate you sharing this video. I have been driving for 20 years, for everybody else. I’ve been soaking up knowledge, as much as I can from anybody I can. I know I can do good in this business it’s just been hard taking that first step.
We are coming up on one year of our own authority and it has been a roll coaster. I will say I understand what sells on RUclips and what is real. I really appreciate your video and plan to watch more because I'm not looking for entertainment. If I can learn from your mistakes and accomplishments than I will listen all day long. I thought I knew the industry from being a local driver for almost 10 years. And quickly found out all I knew was how to back a trailer up lol
You are right, this is not a hyped up utube channel hyped up content, this is GREAT info, you are the Best thing that has happened to utube Trucker videos
Listened 🎧 to this in its entirety while rolling from St. Louis to Memphis. Thanks. About to get my truck out of freightliner in a week or two. 25k on repairs this round. I need to scale up to 3 trucks minimum or just go company. One/two trucks just isn’t the same anymore.
I am very happy you doing well your self. Being a small carrier is really hard thing to do now days. There are two mind set as a drivers and a owner’s. Buying your trucks cash is the way to go. Building small fleet.
Looking to lease on with someone after doing all of my research. Your channel was the most helpful. I currently am an employee with an oil field chemical company. I haul hazardous chemicals but am looking to become an owner operator in the future. All of the information is overwhelming at times, so I would rather lease on and have a mentor.
@@toochilltruckergal1626 checking my Gmail account and I am just now seeing this. No I did not. I chose to stay with the current company I work for. Glad I didn’t since diesel prices went sky high. That would have been a terrible time for me to jump out there as an owner operator 😬.
People ask for inspections for a number of reasons, from boosting one's own CSA score, to having been ordered by a boss to drive equipment that won't pass a pretrip. They don't think anything of it and the worst they can do - other than finding violations - is say no.
I am so grateful to you for sharing this honest and truthful video about your experiences it has given me a lot to consider. This video is really invaluable.
here's how we keep drivers, "that doesn't work that great". Newer truck, can drive speed limit in any state, Combata fuel card(fuel up anywhere), can run PC on ELD as needed, gets company credit card for maintence cost on the road. Its a very difficult business, and many company's fail because of mechanical breakdowns, accidents, and driver retention problem.
Phoenix Capital/Gulf Bank on charges us 1.99% on $1000 they invoice it for us so there’s a fee for that and then there’s like an ACH fee and if you want a wire fee of getting it same day that’s like another five or 10 bucks so that would end up we normally get like 973 if we wired it but if we just do the normal transaction it’s usually like 978 and they pay next day. Then you wouldn’t have to keep all that money. It might cost you $1000 of your money but it also frees you up to not have to stress. You don’t even have to run all of them through them. We love it there great to work with. They’re not one of these vulture companies.
I respect you!!! Transparent and pretty good heart of a person, don't change for anything or anyone unless God does the changing. Thanks for sharing . Always good to see cool people being successful or at least doing well
Wow. Can't believe you said you would make more money with just your one truck. I had to paise the video to try and understand why or how is that possible. Im an owner operator leased to F2F TRANSPORT
This is by far the best and most informative video I have ever watched on YT. I recently started following Cash and Yourself. I got my CDL and started OTR 3 months ago. I do want to eventually acquire my own equipment in the future but am focused on learning the Industry first. I have owned and operated restaurants for the past 15 years and know the importance of crawling before you walk. That being said, TY for your honesty and valuable information. You seem like a Great Guy. I would love to work with you in the future. Take Care and God Bless. 👊 👍 🚛 🇺🇲
Thanks for the info, hey have you make a topic in the past about delete trucks or people you may know what’s their experience, I have spent like 13k just on emissions and 0 on my engine except for regular maintenance,keep rolling 👍
Sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and yours. I know it's a bit ex post facto but condolences just the same. Thanks for your insight. Wise plan to keep from being leveraged by debt.
This is absolutely fascinating because there are so many parallels to the totally unrelated business I work in. I think your challenges with scaling are more difficult than you know due to our current economic conditions, especially inflation--the cost of inflation is somewhat misunderstood, but basically it makes EVERYTHING harder to accomplish and there is some threshold where an economy can't sustain the inflation, it's deadly to productivity and health. The government will push more and more of its troubles onto us until we finally snap.
I've been driving since 94, tanks, flat, van, and straight body. I'm looking to go owner op now, looking for a good company not bigboy,, just an honest company. If you ever decide to add another or would be willing to give advice to a newbie into the owner op I'd love to get the advice. Im still looking into buying the truck, know right off im going to have to start my LLC back up and buy through that, all depends on how it goes. Know this is an old post but maybe it'll get to you. Thanks for any help.
@@DIYSEMI I'm still in process of getting my own truck. But company is set, ein number is good, bank account set and a small 3k American express, still would like to have more advice on exactly how to get truck set up under the company instead of my name. Slowly ill take the 3k American express card and build credit. To remove my social and install it all under company.
So I know a driver, he has cash for a truck he has experience where they didn't need a CDL so he's considered a new driver he's a mechanic to work on his own truck, I mean he's he's trustworthy. I was considering purchasing a truck with his money down. It would help my company business credit while getting him started. There's a lot of pros and cons. What are your thoughts? My husband and I just can't make a decision 🤣😁
I will say this...when mixing friends and money, it will most likely eventually ruin your friendship with him. If u do this, pit everything in writing...clearly spelled out. People change when money is involved.
Excellent vid. As I saw you growing your fleet I was surprised to see you get out of the seat. I just passed my audit and I'm trying to figure if I want to become an employer or lease on carrier. Too much stress and headaches when I keep contemplating it. I'm gonna keep trucking a single truck life for now. It wasn't in my business plan until year 3. But I'm revisiting my business plan.
@@DIYSEMI oh ok. It's a lot of work being a one truck operation. I can only imagine 7 trucks, reconciling accounts, balancing books, payroll, taxes, maintenance and the worst of all is dealing with different ideologies. Nevertheless you inspire me bro 😎😎
We drove century 2002and Columbia's 2003 when I was driving for FedEx back on 2011 . Those were good rides Detroit 60. I don't think they were rough rides.
When you talked about the incidents and not claiming insurance for damage where you working something out where the driver paid for the damage? Also how many hours a day do you spending finding loads for all the drivers?
Interesting. You giving bonus to driver's if producing great mpg with the truck. Probably not. Driver making mistake split damage in half. Employer take my profits and take my losses. Yes no who knows.
I’m lease to a good company. I’m at the point that I can buy another truck, should I buy it and lease it to them also? Should I pay my driver an extra percentage of what they pay theirs? Should I give a credit card to my driver for fuel? Should I offer to pay for driver showers and parking? Thank you in advance brother. Keep up the good work!
I can attest to what your saying. Lender wanted me to pay 24k interest first year 40k loan on an 80k truck with 100 dollars going to the principal. I own all my stuff and 715 credit score no debt and that's what they offered. Buying myself.
Great trucking talk. drives are not dispatchers-book keepers. Its takes years to pay for the equipment. All you can do is hope for a little piece of the pie$
Hello. I have a 767 credit score 18k in credit line. I’m single with no kids. I have money saved up in a bank for a house I was thinking in buying108k. I would like to get into this trucking business and I’m not sure how. I’m male 40. I also have an investor that’s willing to go half on half if I decide to do this trucking thing but they would not be apart of it. I’m looking for guidance in the best way to approach this.
Hey brother can you help me hey a chance. I’m at Florida 30 years driving for others. Been here in Florida and haven’t been over the road no more. But like you im wanting to get my own thing rolling but I don’t know how.
I'm sorry I can't give it out. other youtubers have and it always ends in disaster. But I can tell you, get ahold of a trucking insurance broker and have them shop it around. just google it. they will shop it to my company automatically because they are one of the bigger ones.
Do you have a Dun & Bradstreet number? I am working on mine To up my business credit worthiness. In your experience , is it beneficial? That is if you have one. make a good video if you do have one it's not an easy process LOL
Another unbelievable video 📹 and insight you are incredible 👏 this is why I always like your videos and watch all of the ones I can thank you so much! I do have a huge favor to ask from one owner operator to another , I got my Authority in March doing pretty good but Progressive insurance is killing me with a 20k policy and I have no blemishes on my MVR 5 years of safe driving good credit etc.. for the love God I aak you please 🙏 can you help me with a better insurance company is there any way I can personally send you a email and you can recommend me a better insurance it would help me so much !? Please my friend
Fuel Ox For the world's best fuel additives, catalyst, and antigel, go to FUELOX.COM
use promo code DIYSEMI for 15% off every order!
MUDFLAP
For some great fuel discounts with out needing to use a fuel card, watch this video...ruclips.net/video/LjB5Y60p1qI/видео.html
Download the Mudflap App onto your phone and use the promo code diysemi when signing up to receive $10 in free fuel
Whew... You answered all my questions. Been there and done that doing about $3M+ annually in sales. Dealing with employees and chasing people for money. Never again. Was so miserable I chose to drive Uber. Will get my CDL and pay cash some day for a truck and trailer. Dealing with sick family members ATM. Great video.
I took it slow been doing this for 6 years own 8 trucks, making a good living at 28 everything paid off
Wow. Motivation
well done
Congratulations. Excellent job.
How is business going with high fuel cost?
Would like to chat with you offline,Alex. Maybe you can do some consulting?
I really appreciate you sharing this video. I have been driving for 20 years, for everybody else. I’ve been soaking up knowledge, as much as I can from anybody I can. I know I can do good in this business it’s just been hard taking that first step.
We are coming up on one year of our own authority and it has been a roll coaster. I will say I understand what sells on RUclips and what is real. I really appreciate your video and plan to watch more because I'm not looking for entertainment. If I can learn from your mistakes and accomplishments than I will listen all day long. I thought I knew the industry from being a local driver for almost 10 years. And quickly found out all I knew was how to back a trailer up lol
You are right, this is not a hyped up utube channel hyped up content, this is GREAT info, you are the Best thing that has happened to utube Trucker videos
I appreciate that!
Listened 🎧 to this in its entirety while rolling from St. Louis to Memphis.
Thanks.
About to get my truck out of freightliner in a week or two. 25k on repairs this round.
I need to scale up to 3 trucks minimum or just go company. One/two trucks just isn’t the same anymore.
Thank you. I started a transportation company during covid. I had been driving as a courier personal vehicles for 7 years now.
I am very happy you doing well your self. Being a small carrier is really hard thing to do now days. There are two mind set as a drivers and a owner’s. Buying your trucks cash is the way to go. Building small fleet.
thanks
I can’t find a truck 😩😩😩😩
@@KittyOfficiallyNotYo any luck?
selling a 2014 freightliner daycab in maryland, MD inspected, truck runs great, lots of new parts, turn key ready road ready...
Looking to lease on with someone after doing all of my research. Your channel was the most helpful. I currently am an employee with an oil field chemical company. I haul hazardous chemicals but am looking to become an owner operator in the future. All of the information is overwhelming at times, so I would rather lease on and have a mentor.
When I started owner op. Fuel was 82 cents . Just know you are 100% on your own if anything happens.
Did you ever find a company to lease on too? If not hit me up FB Thompson Transport Corp TTC
@@toochilltruckergal1626 checking my Gmail account and I am just now seeing this. No I did not. I chose to stay with the current company I work for. Glad I didn’t since diesel prices went sky high. That would have been a terrible time for me to jump out there as an owner operator 😬.
People ask for inspections for a number of reasons, from boosting one's own CSA score, to having been ordered by a boss to drive equipment that won't pass a pretrip. They don't think anything of it and the worst they can do - other than finding violations - is say no.
I've walked away from a couple jobs allot of drivers would have killed to have, your right it is not all about money believe it or not.
I am so grateful to you for sharing this honest and truthful video about your experiences it has given me a lot to consider. This video is really invaluable.
here's how we keep drivers, "that doesn't work that great". Newer truck, can drive speed limit in any state, Combata fuel card(fuel up anywhere), can run PC on ELD as needed, gets company credit card for maintence cost on the road. Its a very difficult business, and many company's fail because of mechanical breakdowns, accidents, and driver retention problem.
Very happy to be on board
Thank you Adam for a very informative livestream!🇺🇸
thanks for participating!
Phoenix Capital/Gulf Bank on charges us 1.99% on $1000 they invoice it for us so there’s a fee for that and then there’s like an ACH fee and if you want a wire fee of getting it same day that’s like another five or 10 bucks so that would end up we normally get like 973 if we wired it but if we just do the normal transaction it’s usually like 978 and they pay next day. Then you wouldn’t have to keep all that money. It might cost you $1000 of your money but it also frees you up to not have to stress. You don’t even have to run all of them through them. We love it there great to work with. They’re not one of these vulture companies.
I respect you!!! Transparent and pretty good heart of a person, don't change for anything or anyone unless God does the changing. Thanks for sharing . Always good to see cool people being successful or at least doing well
Wow. Can't believe you said you would make more money with just your one truck. I had to paise the video to try and understand why or how is that possible. Im an owner operator leased to F2F TRANSPORT
Because you have way more expenses and workers cost money. And nobody takes care of equipment like you will
@@DIYSEMI got it.
Do you have a trucking co course
I don't, but I do have consultations available on my highest level channel membership
VEDIOS OF AUTHORITIES WAS GREAT PICTURE TO AND I DOT RUB FOR IT NOW THANKS
Great information. Many people do not understand what it takes to run a business.
I like your attitude , as long as you learn from your mistakes never give up and go it your way
Finally a trucking RUclipsr in Wisconsin. Just subscribed.
Welcome
Thank you for your amazing videos, your amazing intelligence, your amazing videos, and your amazing truthfulness
Wow, thank you
This is by far the best and most informative video I have ever watched on YT. I recently started following Cash and Yourself. I got my CDL and started OTR 3 months ago. I do want to eventually acquire my own equipment in the future but am focused on learning the Industry first. I have owned and operated restaurants for the past 15 years and know the importance of crawling before you walk. That being said, TY for your honesty and valuable information. You seem like a Great Guy. I would love to work with you in the future. Take Care and God Bless. 👊 👍 🚛 🇺🇲
Thank you best wishes
Thanks for the info, hey have you make a topic in the past about delete trucks or people you may know what’s their experience, I have spent like 13k just on emissions and 0 on my engine except for regular maintenance,keep rolling 👍
Sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and yours. I know it's a bit ex post facto but condolences just the same.
Thanks for your insight. Wise plan to keep from being leveraged by debt.
thank you
That's the dif and u gotta run the company as best u can
You are a good soul men more blessing for you
Thanks Adam for taking the time to make this video you covered a hell of a lot
This is absolutely fascinating because there are so many parallels to the totally unrelated business I work in. I think your challenges with scaling are more difficult than you know due to our current economic conditions, especially inflation--the cost of inflation is somewhat misunderstood, but basically it makes EVERYTHING harder to accomplish and there is some threshold where an economy can't sustain the inflation, it's deadly to productivity and health. The government will push more and more of its troubles onto us until we finally snap.
truth
I've been driving since 94, tanks, flat, van, and straight body. I'm looking to go owner op now, looking for a good company not bigboy,, just an honest company. If you ever decide to add another or would be willing to give advice to a newbie into the owner op I'd love to get the advice. Im still looking into buying the truck, know right off im going to have to start my LLC back up and buy through that, all depends on how it goes. Know this is an old post but maybe it'll get to you. Thanks for any help.
Email me diysemi@yahoo
Email sent
@@DIYSEMI
I'm still in process of getting my own truck. But company is set, ein number is good, bank account set and a small 3k American express, still would like to have more advice on exactly how to get truck set up under the company instead of my name. Slowly ill take the 3k American express card and build credit. To remove my social and install it all under company.
If someone has soul proprietor can they later change it to LLC?
Yes
Great information. Thanks for sharing.
Can we get an updated video
There is one on my channel. Will do another one soon
thank you siir for yuor help
“Your serious. You want it bad”
Keep up the great work. It's very hard at times but it will pay off eventually
Brother thank you so much
Just got my own Authority 4 years driving experience got a few dollars saved looking to buy a truck need help willing to pay for guidance
diysemi@yahoo.com
This was a great live DIY 🇬🇧🇺🇸👍
Thank you! Cheers!
So I know a driver, he has cash for a truck he has experience where they didn't need a CDL so he's considered a new driver he's a mechanic to work on his own truck, I mean he's he's trustworthy. I was considering purchasing a truck with his money down. It would help my company business credit while getting him started. There's a lot of pros and cons. What are your thoughts? My husband and I just can't make a decision 🤣😁
I will say this...when mixing friends and money, it will most likely eventually ruin your friendship with him. If u do this, pit everything in writing...clearly spelled out.
People change when money is involved.
No please no allow people to build their own life's as a full grown adult is supposed to not ur family responsibility If it doesn't work out
Remember always have God first God second and God at the last ...don't forget about tithes and offerings for him. Key to success.
Excellent vid. As I saw you growing your fleet I was surprised to see you get out of the seat. I just passed my audit and I'm trying to figure if I want to become an employer or lease on carrier. Too much stress and headaches when I keep contemplating it. I'm gonna keep trucking a single truck life for now. It wasn't in my business plan until year 3. But I'm revisiting my business plan.
I still drive a little, but i have to dodispatch....billing...compliance..etc
@@DIYSEMI oh ok. It's a lot of work being a one truck operation. I can only imagine 7 trucks, reconciling accounts, balancing books, payroll, taxes, maintenance and the worst of all is dealing with different ideologies. Nevertheless you inspire me bro 😎😎
Keep up sir.
15 weeks for a paccar def sensor
ohhh thats bad
We drove century 2002and Columbia's 2003 when I was driving for FedEx back on 2011 . Those were good rides Detroit 60. I don't think they were rough rides.
So the guys you let go they didn't have accidents but they had equipment damage I don't understand
it wasn't equipment. there was some very expensive careless errors with reefer cargo. that's all i'll say
Thanks buddy I have really been learning alot on your channel. Thanks again
How would I be able to get ahold of about talking about buying my own truck. Thank you
good video big homie
When you talked about the incidents and not claiming insurance for damage where you working something out where the driver paid for the damage?
Also how many hours a day do you spending finding loads for all the drivers?
we split the cost of a few things. finding loads takes a great deal of time. every day is very different. sometimes all day, sometimes a couple hours
@DIY SEMI do you use mostly load boards or do you have a pretty good book of existing business direct with shippers,
Interesting. You giving bonus to driver's if producing great mpg with the truck. Probably not. Driver making mistake split damage in half. Employer take my profits and take my losses. Yes no who knows.
Hi new right here what re up 🎉
I’m lease to a good company. I’m at the point that I can buy another truck, should I buy it and lease it to them also? Should I pay my driver an extra percentage of what they pay theirs? Should I give a credit card to my driver for fuel? Should I offer to pay for driver showers and parking?
Thank you in advance brother. Keep up the good work!
I would like to work with you and do lease purchase
I own my truck and still running under prime inc dot number. My buddy and I ate looking in to me getting my own authority and me and him slip seating.
I can attest to what your saying. Lender wanted me to pay 24k interest first year 40k loan on an 80k truck with 100 dollars going to the principal. I own all my stuff and 715 credit score no debt and that's what they offered. Buying myself.
ouch
Your best video
Good story. Keep up the good work!
Thanks, you too!
Great trucking talk. drives are not dispatchers-book keepers. Its takes years to pay for the equipment. All you can do is hope for a little piece of the pie$
Congrats and much blessings to you and your family and Business. Thanks to you I filled my own IRP plates. 1:26 I still laughing 🤣🤣🤣🤣
That is awesome!
you sound the best
I love this video!
Thanks so much!
Thanks for bringing us along. From 1 to 7. 💩👍
thanks for coming
these prices need to stay right were there are. The prices are not high. Prices are right were they needs to be to earn a little money.
That sucks sorry about your truck!!!
thanks
wao brother I wish you can help me to get in to my own truck
Can I come work for you? I have two years experience.
Where can I get lease purchase truck for my motor company?
Try line mountain
I would like to get in touch with you
diysemi@yahoo.com
What do I need to come to your company as oo
shoot me an email diysemi@yahoo.com
Excellent 👊😎
1 - 1 truck wow
What insurance company you use
I don't say because some folks on youtube can't behave themselves
Would like to lease purchase on with you. I am currently looking
I currently don't have any trailer available. but I'm working on it
Keep your insurance secret DIY you will thank me later
I think I will, nothing good can come of it
Absolutely, keep the Columbia mine has 1.1 million work horse
😇🤗
Was great seeing you. Hopefully next time I can stay longer
Hello sir. Thanks for all your videos. Do you recommend hiring someone to handle all paperwork, drug and alcohol, etc? Is it too hard to follow. ?
It's not hard. Just takes a little time
@@DIYSEMI Thanks Do you have a checklist you can share? Something to keep me organized.
or maybe a template I can find online.
Good stuff
Can you go to California with a glider?
Whats the name of the person who interviewed you?
you mean Asian Mai?
Is there anyway we can contact you
Do u Dispatch independent drivers?
I do for one guy. You could email me if you wish. diysemi@yahoo.
@@DIYSEMI TNX WILL DO
How can I get in contact with you on some details...?
diysemi@yahoo.com
This aged well
How is that?
If your legit! This sounds like a too good to be true deal. Ya got my attention!!! Looking forward to talking with ya.
We're legit
That's a lot of money in fuel lately. What is surcharge paying?
changes all the time
@@DIYSEMI be safe ! That don't give much wiggle room.
Listen you have train of thoughts that I relate too thanks for the wisdom tslk
Hello. I have a 767 credit score 18k in credit line. I’m single with no kids. I have money saved up in a bank for a house I was thinking in buying108k. I would like to get into this trucking business and I’m not sure how. I’m male 40. I also have an investor that’s willing to go half on half if I decide to do this trucking thing but they would not be apart of it. I’m looking for guidance in the best way to approach this.
You seem to be doing good....just keep on going. U are on track
Hey brother can you help me hey a chance. I’m at Florida 30 years driving for others. Been here in Florida and haven’t been over the road no more. But like you im wanting to get my own thing rolling but I don’t know how.
i have a video on getting your own authority...start with that
I'm in Janesville Wisconsin and just applied for my authority, any chance I could get the name of your insurance?
I'm sorry I can't give it out. other youtubers have and it always ends in disaster. But I can tell you, get ahold of a trucking insurance broker and have them shop it around. just google it. they will shop it to my company automatically because they are one of the bigger ones.
Also... DOT , PTSD is a thing 😁😂😱🤮😎
I can't argue with that!!
If need hardworking driver please sponsor me from Pakistan I will work with you sincerely
Do you have a Dun & Bradstreet number? I am working on mine To up my business credit worthiness. In your experience , is it beneficial? That is if you have one. make a good video if you do have one it's not an easy process LOL
yes I do have one, I have found that it is mostly useless
@@DIYSEMI hahahha😂😂😂 great to hear . My score is nice but I haven't needed it for anything yet sooo🤷🏼♀️
god bless you
Could you send me Paul's info? From freight connect
fr8connect.com phone number is on the site. extension 109
Another unbelievable video 📹 and insight you are incredible 👏 this is why I always like your videos and watch all of the ones I can thank you so much! I do have a huge favor to ask from one owner operator to another , I got my Authority in March doing pretty good but Progressive insurance is killing me with a 20k policy and I have no blemishes on my MVR 5 years of safe driving good credit etc.. for the love God I aak you please 🙏 can you help me with a better insurance company is there any way I can personally send you a email and you can recommend me a better insurance it would help me so much !? Please my friend
email me diysemi@yahoo.com
Bro u gotta drive like one or twice a month
Been drinking alot lately