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  • @ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY
    @ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY  Год назад +89

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    • @sandasturner9529
      @sandasturner9529 Год назад

      10/4

    • @trajannikolovski6170
      @trajannikolovski6170 Год назад

      another stupid kid you need a degree mate truck driver is a lowest of the low

    • @suzannasymonds8982
      @suzannasymonds8982 Год назад

      PomHOMSS

    • @kevinhall298
      @kevinhall298 Год назад

      Talk to one of ur drivers,was told not great he looked all day for m/t

    • @ottocarr3688
      @ottocarr3688 Год назад +2

      43 years of truck driving experience here. I am impressed that you think about driving a truck when you are doing it. Slowed a bit to get the tail gator to pass you and staying in the passing lane until the truck you passed had sufficient following distance. Following distance will solve most of your problems before they happen. When there is light traffic and a truck passed me, I’d move to the passing lane to see far ahead. If all drivers could think like you, it would be a much safer profession.

  • @Alex-Defatte
    @Alex-Defatte Год назад +877

    As a retired truck driver the best advice I can give is invest in a mini fridge, an electric stovetop, a nice TV/computer, a small grill for summer, adblocker for listening to things on youtube, A dehydrator for fruits and meats. Use truck stops for showers, laundry, and socializing. But don't give in and buy their over priced stuff. Plan your comfort accordingly. It's key for the long haul. Drive safe. Love from Wisconsin!

    • @trillmixedtj1572
      @trillmixedtj1572 Год назад +12

      i saw this on another video

    • @johnmagill7714
      @johnmagill7714 Год назад +11

      You forgot a coffee maker..lol

    • @Alex-Defatte
      @Alex-Defatte Год назад +19

      @@trillmixedtj1572 Yeah, it's how you spread good advice.

    • @Alex-Defatte
      @Alex-Defatte Год назад +13

      @@johnmagill7714 I did forget a coffee maker. I figured it was implied but you're right. Pack a coffee maker. I got all my coffee at Love's for free because of miles but for those who work for companies that pocket the points themselves, definitely bring a coffee maker.

    • @AnonymousGameWarden
      @AnonymousGameWarden Год назад +9

      Best advice is start your own shipping and logistics company and have your own fleet of vehicles and drivers. Longterm, you don't want to start a family and be on the road all the time.

  • @raysantiago15
    @raysantiago15 Год назад +447

    Alex... I'm a 60 year old truck driver only been driving for like 10 years man at 23 you're doing an awesome job... God bless my brother..

    • @raymondville942
      @raymondville942 Год назад +5

      Does it means you don't do other things to earn side income without truck driving?

    • @ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY
      @ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY  Год назад +26

      Thanks 👍

    • @abdomiss6444
      @abdomiss6444 8 месяцев назад

      Hello

    • @jimh527
      @jimh527 2 месяца назад

      Alex is smart.
      23, and trying to get out of it before he ruins his health..
      The industry needs more disposable meat.

  • @DrBananananananananananananana
    @DrBananananananananananananana Год назад +86

    23 going on 55 never seen a kid so settled into middle age so comfortably.

    • @JohnnyDLaw
      @JohnnyDLaw Год назад +8

      I think its weird to see coz our generation mature so slow,at 19 & 23 my grandparents already had land of they own big peace of land and my grand father was already working contract labour jobs to bring home the bacon

    • @teamdada2194
      @teamdada2194 Год назад +1

      Hes counting for sone reason. Insane

    • @TheDrop963
      @TheDrop963 Год назад

      @@teamdada2194 Just how stupid are you?

    • @ksager123
      @ksager123 Год назад +8

      @@JohnnyDLaw that was a different time period...

  • @matthewrivera4640
    @matthewrivera4640 Год назад +535

    I’m only 15 and I enjoy watching your videos. I have to applaud you truckers because the amount of focus and awareness that is required to drive a freaking freight train is incredible. Keep up the good work and I pray for your safety because we all know that the biggest problem on the road is other people. 😂

    • @SindyJ37
      @SindyJ37 Год назад +20

      Being a truck driver is a very important job...maybe you might consider it for your future!! My brother drives truck and loves it. Best of luck to you:)

    • @spongebobsquarepants9649
      @spongebobsquarepants9649 Год назад +21

      Git yo behind out er and make that money in the future young buck. Stay off them drugs and stay in school.

    • @Xxhermitxxrs
      @Xxhermitxxrs Год назад +20

      dangerously smart for a 15 year old.

    • @TheKindredTrucker
      @TheKindredTrucker Год назад +15

      Matthew, there are plenty of people at least twice your age who fully lack your understanding and wisdom. Our work is hard, it's critical to the success of our economy and many of us who do it, we care about the safety of others on the road as much as our own. So it sucks when they disrespect us or behave in ways that are hazardous. Seems your parents have raised you well, thanks for being you and for making this comment.

    • @thewhitedoncheadle8345
      @thewhitedoncheadle8345 Год назад +2

      nobody cares

  • @scottkennedy3367
    @scottkennedy3367 Год назад +119

    I applaud all truckers for their dedicated service they provide for all businesses across the United States. Without them we would not be able to eat and buy stuff.

    • @fractode
      @fractode 8 месяцев назад

      Oh, so totally wrong,..all this produce ends up on our plates by magic...
      (Good comment! 👍 )

  • @antoniosolis4356
    @antoniosolis4356 Год назад +204

    The way you do your job for safety and personal reasons are awesome 👏 Wish everyone was like you .

    • @mikejurnak4253
      @mikejurnak4253 Год назад +9

      He does a great job I'm just afraid he's gonna have high blood pressure by the time he's 24 from worrying too much.

    • @Lyma12330
      @Lyma12330 Год назад +1

      Kindly leave me a message mr

    • @reginapope
      @reginapope Год назад

      Hello. ??)

  • @TheLazyGoose
    @TheLazyGoose Год назад +40

    This video and commentary is GOLDEN. Stay safe out there bro. I’m a 24 year old truck driver, been driving since I was 21.

    • @mirsan6705
      @mirsan6705 Год назад +4

      Stay safe!

    • @nanojimenez7079
      @nanojimenez7079 Год назад

      I want to do it full time to save money for a house by 25, is it doable? I am 20 soon to be 21. I also want to save money to invest in a business on my free time. Any advice/wisdom/opinion I would appreciate.

  • @apocyldoomer
    @apocyldoomer Год назад +125

    For a young trucker you are very courteous and smart, I too follow the road of least resistance, ex trucker here and new sub. People don’t realize how much paperwork that we Truckers have to deal with. Truckin ain’t easy! Happy Trails driver!

    • @SindyJ37
      @SindyJ37 Год назад +2

      I really enjoy hearing the tips Alex has to be helpful to colleagues

    • @apocyldoomer
      @apocyldoomer Год назад +1

      @@SindyJ37 I aim to please.

    • @sodiqbayonle8119
      @sodiqbayonle8119 Год назад

      @@SindyJ37 hello babe

    • @lanamarie832
      @lanamarie832 Год назад

      Hi every one👋

    • @apocyldoomer
      @apocyldoomer Год назад

      @@lanamarie832 Greetings Lana

  • @mikescaffo4850
    @mikescaffo4850 Год назад +29

    You truckers are truly the backbone of America thanks for your hard work

  • @sohardtogetID
    @sohardtogetID Год назад +228

    My former boss started out as a truck driver like you. He then expanded his operation and later sold his company for $200 millions to Excel Logistics. I wish you the same journey or even better.

    • @atufankar
      @atufankar Год назад

      Can you tell more about your boss? How long did he worked as a truck driver? How did he founded his company?

  • @Omgbrittbee
    @Omgbrittbee Год назад +16

    Love your patient on the road. That really makes SUCH a difference for those of us in smaller cars!

  • @harold1901
    @harold1901 Год назад +45

    I've been a truck driver for 33 yrs and retired at 51. Drive safe!!!

    • @kevindurant1653
      @kevindurant1653 Год назад +1

      When you retired, how much were you able to save?

    • @harold1901
      @harold1901 Год назад +11

      @@kevindurant1653 Let's say that I'm very comfortable and not struggling to make ends meet. I've been pretty smart putting my money into something that i know that i never have to worry about it.

    • @SALAZAR-te8mf
      @SALAZAR-te8mf Год назад +2

      hey man i’m asking for advice. i’m 17 and unsure what i want to do. should i become a truck driver? How are the long trips by yourself? and did you enjoy it. would really appreciate anything. thank you !

    • @lorenroy8993
      @lorenroy8993 Год назад +1

      @@SALAZAR-te8mf Should look into becoming an RN (Registered Nurse) usually takes 2.5 years once you're in a nursing program. Look more into getting a ADN RN license was in the same shoes but am choosing to go down the nursing road and have my license active in the next 3 years.

    • @khanaloko6843
      @khanaloko6843 Год назад

      Hey may i have your Instagram please. I have some serious questions

  • @DaydreamAboutNiceThings
    @DaydreamAboutNiceThings Год назад +82

    You should be sponsored by a big insurance company because of your safe driving ! Stay safe ! Great video and great channel !

  • @lavena911
    @lavena911 Год назад +10

    Thanks for sharing Alex, learning more from you than cdl school right now. Safe travels brother. 🙏🏼🤛🏼💪🏼

  • @Mike-gn4mh
    @Mike-gn4mh Год назад +15

    Welcome to life on the road. I had just gotten my 3rd year of driving in . That first year was the hardest. It gets a bit easier as time passes by and you get more experience. I have learned that the toughest challenges becomes the best learning tool to become better experienced . Keep at it driver , one mile at a time. Stay safe out there

  • @jamescardio3735
    @jamescardio3735 Год назад +156

    Elon Musk has finally come to our rescue, if really he can turn SVB to a digital currency counting hall with good security, its gonna help lives

    • @beautyjane8631
      @beautyjane8631 Год назад

      The present issues of bank collapsing is a very good time to get into good digital business, since Elon musk has decided to buy SVB

    • @markcharlie5544
      @markcharlie5544 Год назад

      Elon Musk asked managers at Twitter to nominate their best employees for promotion, then fired the managers and replaced them with their lower paid nominees

    • @christyjohnson9679
      @christyjohnson9679 Год назад

      The present collapse of banks has really shown us that our money is not even safe in the bank

    • @estakim41
      @estakim41 Год назад

      I was thinking the rich only thinks about the rich, but the case of Elon Musk is different

    • @matteoliam9744
      @matteoliam9744 Год назад

      I never believed Elon musk will open a fair ground for investors, which comprises of the rich and poor to see need for investment, no matter how small they wants it to run

  • @paulfenter9543
    @paulfenter9543 Год назад +40

    Keep on trucking Alex! You are an excellent example of a how a good trucker drives.

  • @loriwoloshyn7266
    @loriwoloshyn7266 Год назад +13

    My son went to trucking school right out of high school. We are Canadian and he had to wait till he was 21 to drive over the line. He's been on the road for nearly 12yrs and just keeps on Truckin.

  • @stuartatkins5425
    @stuartatkins5425 Год назад +7

    Just found your channel and really like your presentation, pacing, and narrative content. Thanks for sharing your life with us.

  • @discostu5426
    @discostu5426 Год назад +5

    Great Channel, great respect for you guys/gals doing this, especially out west in the mountains

  • @bkbstone
    @bkbstone Год назад +6

    Thanks for driving and transporting goods around the country, you guys are the lifeblood of our whole economy!

  • @ascendinggnat3177
    @ascendinggnat3177 Год назад +19

    Really enjoying the longer videos! have you considered ever uploading the majority of your driving footage unedited, sort of like a ride along?

    • @DoubleDsDeliveries
      @DoubleDsDeliveries Год назад +9

      If I did that your going to hear me listening to podcast, singing horribly at pop music and bitching and complaining to myself about anything and everything? I dont think you want listen to 11 hours of that. From me, him or anyone.

  • @lcthen1690
    @lcthen1690 Год назад +8

    Seeing this video makes me appreciate how goods are delivered to store and we do not know how much effort behind all the things we buy from the shop!! You are young and inspiring seeing you sitting in the truck for long hours. It requires patience.

  • @noahboggs802
    @noahboggs802 Год назад +50

    Hey Alex! I’m actually an airline pilot myself. I love your channel and content. You made me laugh making fun of our announcements

  • @bensanders7392
    @bensanders7392 Год назад +18

    Doing good job very professional. You're going to have a long prosperous career. Im in my 40s been at it 7 yrs out of the last 8 yrs. You give me confidence that when I'm gone, there are good drivers to fill shoes of those on the way out. Give me good hope for the future.

  • @dcbryant1
    @dcbryant1 Год назад +5

    Keep up the hard work !! Truck drivers are very important to our country !!!

  • @jeancarlosquispe4854
    @jeancarlosquispe4854 Год назад +32

    Hi Alex! I truly recognize your job because I know what things you go through when you are on the road and my brother used to be a truck driver too, Sadly, he passed away few months ago, you do remind me of my brother for your hard work, best of luck!

    • @raymondville942
      @raymondville942 Год назад +2

      I'm so sorry for your loss

    • @lanamarie832
      @lanamarie832 Год назад

      @@raymondville942 hello how are you doing??

    • @somnixu
      @somnixu 10 месяцев назад

      Im so sorry for your loss bro, i hope you are doing better now

  • @karentaylor6181
    @karentaylor6181 Год назад +4

    Love watching Alex,learning alot of stuff about trucking

    • @Dannythechampion.
      @Dannythechampion. Год назад

      Appreciate your feedback 👍...👆👆do well to drop a note....
      Let's talk 👆 directly🅿️

  • @jackjohnson7396
    @jackjohnson7396 Год назад +11

    Young man working hard & doing it right in life. Excellent.

  • @Ec3z
    @Ec3z Год назад +2

    Your living my dream bro!! Brand new truck, always on the road, and enjoying your life! Also your auto truck makes me so much more jealous I would never drive a manual

  • @pauloehmen1665
    @pauloehmen1665 Год назад +3

    You have become a top notch driver 👍stay safe out there .

  • @brittonwise2203
    @brittonwise2203 Год назад +7

    very interesting content. As someone who spends a lot of time on the road and encounters truckers frequently, it's interesting to see everything that goes through your head while piloting this behemoth through the uncertainty that is the roadway. Not to mention the suite of gadgets that your truck uses to provide information to you. Very entertaining!

    • @raymondville942
      @raymondville942 Год назад

      But i always love doing other things that can give me over $18,000 withing every 15 trading days without stressing yourself out working

  • @samcarbajal2117
    @samcarbajal2117 Год назад +7

    For such a young age your so matured and ahead of your game

  • @doubleuponbob3397
    @doubleuponbob3397 Год назад +2

    Keep on trucking, buddy. You are the truth ❤

  • @GregGNP
    @GregGNP Год назад +1

    WOW this video on it's own made me subscribe. Ever since I was a child I have always had an interest in what truckers do. This video gives viewers a real ''Fly On The Wall'' experience of what it is really like on the road. Good luck to you kid / fast becoming a 'Real Man'. I look forward to more and hello from my channel here in Ireland to you over there 👍

  • @kylee6907
    @kylee6907 Год назад +7

    Update! Good news guys! I got my CDL permit! In the DMV making it official now!

  • @Goosedoode
    @Goosedoode Год назад +4

    Dudes only 3 years older then me. Man I thought you were much older. Keep stackin the miles man💪🏼

  • @evannouis486
    @evannouis486 Год назад +2

    you are a very smart driver. keep it up. i wish everyone drove like you.

  • @mirsan6705
    @mirsan6705 Год назад

    Hey Alex, thank you for your service. Be safe and hopeful.

  • @stevenlang918
    @stevenlang918 Год назад +4

    Hey Alex be safe out there my guy ❤️👍🏾

  • @kylee6907
    @kylee6907 Год назад +66

    Hello Alex! Just wanted to let you know I'm one combination vehicle test away from obtaining my CDL permit and starting training with Dollar general fleet and your videos help convince me this would be a job I'd like. Ik it's not all glamorous but I'm excited for the roads this career could lead me too! Get it? Lol. Great work man! Keep it up! Ty

    • @crazytrucker2376
      @crazytrucker2376 Год назад +6

      Hey congratulations Kyle. You got this. Remember this don't lease ever. Don't let bosses upset you ever. Do your research. And last make sure u are happy what your doing.

    • @kylee6907
      @kylee6907 Год назад

      @@crazytrucker2376 Thank you!

    • @SindyJ37
      @SindyJ37 Год назад +3

      @@kylee6907 that's so awesome!! Trucking is extremely important work and im so happy to hear that. My brother is a trucker so i have a very special respect for you guys!! Stay safe out there dude!

    • @harold1901
      @harold1901 Год назад

      Dollar General, oh boy good luck!!

    • @jeff7764
      @jeff7764 Год назад +2

      Dollar General… what do they pay? About 16 cents a mile

  • @sarahkingston7421
    @sarahkingston7421 Год назад

    Alex..I have to say that I recently discovered your videos. I adore them. You are so lovely, respectful and diligent. I have always wanted to drive the open road. And you give the accurate description I need to see it.
    Keep up the great work..🇨🇦❤️🙏

  • @robertjohnston472
    @robertjohnston472 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks so much for your commentary on your trips. When you use your road map it’s fantastic for me as it helps me to learn where all your states are as I’m following you from Sydney Australia. You are in a very large vast beautiful country with such different landscapes. Your coverage is very professional. Thanks again.

  • @mr.c.2888
    @mr.c.2888 Год назад +9

    Respect your driving style. So many bad drivers out there, highway driving should be so easy!

    • @SindyJ37
      @SindyJ37 Год назад

      That's for sure...i always get irritated when i see people cutting off semis in round abouts. People please give our truckers some space to get through safely!!!

  • @mariakrug3919
    @mariakrug3919 Год назад +5

    You are a very thoughtful, and courteous driver. Good for you. God bless you and protect you everywhere you go.

  • @jasonm-c6572
    @jasonm-c6572 Год назад +1

    Thanks for what you all do. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @kalee7224
    @kalee7224 Год назад

    I really enjoy your trucking vlog with you being yourself while taking me along the trip to see the beautiful country of be America. Kudos to you man, great work on your our channel.

  • @AdamGbl95
    @AdamGbl95 Год назад +5

    I see you have an android phone. You’ve gotta get Smart Truck Route 2. $15/mo, and it uses Google maps but integrates truck routing. It’s gotten me all over the US and haven’t gone back to Garmin or Rand. It’s super useful because you can see next stop info and final destination info (like eta and distance) on 1 screen, and of course it has satellite view and you can drop a pin and route directly to that pin, like if you use satellite view to find the entrance, then you can route directly to it. One thing I hated about variant was, for me it was strictly forced dispatch. If I declined a load, they would force it on me automatically, and they expected me to take late night loads or leave and didn’t care that I’m tired at night and work during the day. I actually went to variant and left them twice.

  • @thatguy7085
    @thatguy7085 Год назад +3

    I could drive all night in my 20s… I loved driving at night with the truckers because they drove professionally and everyone was talking, even with lights.

  • @tonybruno7917
    @tonybruno7917 Год назад +1

    Love the channel love the way you drive safety is always concerned you awesome love the countryside fresh air

  • @eduardotirado839
    @eduardotirado839 Год назад +1

    You are “carrying” a lot of responsability. Stay safe and God bless…

  • @chrislewis6488
    @chrislewis6488 Год назад +5

    Doing a good job young fella,I never could get used to companies doing that last minute nonsense

  • @ShanecaRene
    @ShanecaRene Год назад +3

    Hey Alex 👋 be safe out there 💛

  • @ZZLZ-cj8tl
    @ZZLZ-cj8tl Год назад

    Excellent! Smart! 23 you got your act together. Keep up the good work.

  • @NicolasValentinScotland
    @NicolasValentinScotland Год назад

    I enjoyed your video . This truck is big and the voyage sound and noise on the road is extra . Well done young man , keep on driving .

  • @Eagle-zl4gz
    @Eagle-zl4gz Год назад +4

    I’m in my 35th year I remember when I was your age. I actually started when I was 18 but didn’t go over the road until I was 21 . I drive local part time these days. Keep it up young man your doing great I hope you make a career out of it but driving OTR with a family I wouldn’t recommend it.

  • @andrewmarsman3294
    @andrewmarsman3294 Год назад +5

    Mad respect to you! I don’t think the truck slowed down. 65-68mph is a 3mph difference. For a 53ft trailer, would be 12seconds, plus the tractor plus the following distance you closed in. I only say this because I’m a slower driver and try to give truckers a wide berth. But I like your narrative and I’m subbing! Also I like to signal when it’s ok to get in front of me, but not sure if everyone does or likes that.

  • @johntomik4632
    @johntomik4632 Год назад +1

    This looks like so much fun.
    It's like a constant adventure!!

  • @Anna-lt9jn
    @Anna-lt9jn Год назад +111

    IF only you know the future says, you, I'm know that indeed crypto currency and forex trade is the future, investing in it now will be the wisest thing to do.

    • @nathanjane7729
      @nathanjane7729 Год назад

      You're right

    • @nathanjane7729
      @nathanjane7729 Год назад

      That is why I had to start forex trading 2months ago with expert Jackson Williams and now am making benefits from it. .

    • @emilysmith5287
      @emilysmith5287 Год назад

      Natural, there’s a lot of math involved in cryto trading and forex trading,

    • @emilysmith5287
      @emilysmith5287 Год назад

      but this is often presented in forms of daunting technical charts, indicators, patterns.

    • @denisdavid342
      @denisdavid342 Год назад

      Trading systems allow you to limit the factor of emotional influence on decision-making,

  • @innaminute523
    @innaminute523 Год назад +4

    I remember when I was in my 1st month of trucking, I decided to pass a truck from my same company (we were both regulated at 69 MPH but I seemed to gain on him ever so slowly). I waited for a while until the coast was clear but it ended up taking me 16 minutes to pass him. Needless to say, by then there were a whole bunch of angry motorists behind us and I'd missed my exit.

  • @reaper51
    @reaper51 Год назад

    Keep it up mister ! You seem pretty knowledgeable for your time in the seat. I just had to get off the road due to back surgery. Started in 1972 and it's been a hell of ride. As I said ,keep it up & never stop learning. Be safe & carry on.

  • @TheLastSamurai0_O
    @TheLastSamurai0_O Год назад

    Your good driver Alex!!! Ty for all you do brother!!

  • @Der_Biervergleich
    @Der_Biervergleich Год назад +7

    In Europe as the one that got passed, you flash your high beams to tell the faster truck that he can switch back to the right lane. Greetings from Cologne, Germany.

    • @RiverRatWA57
      @RiverRatWA57 Год назад

      You do that at night in the States you'll likely get flashed back by rearward facing cargo lights!!
      I Especially HATE A$$Hats that HighBeam me at night 🖕🖕🖕is my response to that practice.

    • @darrellhall6622
      @darrellhall6622 Год назад +1

      I was taught to turn your light on and off once they are at a clear distance.

    • @RiverRatWA57
      @RiverRatWA57 Год назад

      @@darrellhall6622 Exactly!!! Especially at night, daytime I don't mind if they use highbeams, especially in inclement weather.

  • @jesf570
    @jesf570 Год назад +6

    Could absolutely, never do your job, props to you man.

    • @MarieRealon
      @MarieRealon Год назад

      Hey there handsome, how are you doing today?

  • @cmb0256
    @cmb0256 Год назад

    Good luck to j on ur endeavors.. u seem like a kool guy.. n seem to enjoy ur job.. many blessings.. be safe

  • @marcosalvarez5211
    @marcosalvarez5211 Год назад +2

    Alex thank you man thank you! 🥹 Question, my dad was a trucker and one of my brothers is now a trucker. Funny part is my oldest brother is going to start his trucking school some time next year. Should I join in too or become a rebel and fly a plane 🤔🤔🤔

  • @Shoebox9
    @Shoebox9 Год назад +4

    Who knew trucking could be so entertaining lol

  • @aviahusky2704
    @aviahusky2704 Год назад

    i am on a 2 month grind of your videos I'm never tired of them.

  • @GuzOTR
    @GuzOTR Год назад

    Keep on Truckin!

  • @salemalshammari4712
    @salemalshammari4712 Год назад +3

    ربي حفظك 🤲

  • @Davidb171
    @Davidb171 Год назад +4

    Blows my mind you can go 68mph, over here in the UK we are limited to 56mph on motorways.

    • @Jakers457
      @Jakers457 Год назад

      For artics?

    • @BoskiM
      @BoskiM Год назад +1

      @@Jakers457 yes sadly and don't matter how fully loaded you are. Imagine struggling to overtake going up the hill

    • @jstring
      @jstring Год назад +1

      The US is vast: going 56mph you’d be stuck just in one state per day

    • @johnnycray4427
      @johnnycray4427 Год назад

      Texas is bigger than Europe, lol....

    • @RiverRatWA57
      @RiverRatWA57 Год назад

      @@jstring depends on the state.

  • @darrglo422
    @darrglo422 Год назад

    Thanks for the video 💯🔥

  • @abdolhamedsharef2924
    @abdolhamedsharef2924 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing this is really inspirational

  • @wolfdar2009
    @wolfdar2009 Год назад +3

    This young man is in the top 1% of truck drivers in one year.

    • @loweredyote8416
      @loweredyote8416 Год назад +1

      In what way?

    • @wolfdar2009
      @wolfdar2009 Год назад +2

      @@loweredyote8416 He keeps calm, he slows down and lets people in. He drives safe in the world of Swifty Swift doing all the wrong things is all I need to see.

  • @ferjam7489
    @ferjam7489 Год назад +2

    You're not a trucker until you have at least a million miles under your belt. You have good intuition though. Keep it up, don't stop bro!!

    • @RiverRatWA57
      @RiverRatWA57 Год назад

      Do I qualify, I've got over three million with the same company 🤔😕😁😁

  • @jasongarrow67
    @jasongarrow67 Год назад

    Keep truckin man just starting out myself

  • @sneaks01
    @sneaks01 Год назад +1

    Just discovered your channel! Great stuff! You’ve got a new sub! Look forward to more from you! Stay safe!!

  • @yeabuddy6070
    @yeabuddy6070 Год назад +10

    Alex I don't know you but I'm damn proud of you son. Most 20 something men are lazy ass bums nowadays. We need .ore hard workers like yourself around👍

  • @paultudorjones-bk5fs
    @paultudorjones-bk5fs Год назад +5

    Earning money is an action. Keeping money is behavior, but "growing money is wisdom." I found this out a week ago after getting a $10,000 return on my $3,000 investment in 7 days.

    • @kendrialparkson
      @kendrialparkson Год назад +3

      How?

    • @paultudorjones-bk5fs
      @paultudorjones-bk5fs Год назад +2

      @@kendrialparkson I invested with Expert , his the best.

    • @paultudorjones-bk5fs
      @paultudorjones-bk5fs Год назад +2

      £60,000 In just two weeks Mr.Thompson_tyler, is pretty amazing. There are still good people.

    • @christopherderetchin
      @christopherderetchin Год назад +1

      Same here, I started with $2,000 and am now making $8,300 in bimene profit with her trading program.

  • @naturalcare2373
    @naturalcare2373 Год назад

    Thanks for the video.....I have always wonder, how the system works for driving and delivering the cargo. I will keep checking your vids to get me a good idea and check all the different situations that you encounter during the working day. STAY safe!

  • @392Dizzo
    @392Dizzo Год назад

    Subscribed bro. Hopefully I’ll be upcoming in the trucker vlogging community when I’m able to cross state lines in a 16 wheeler 🙌🏽

  • @tobyjo57
    @tobyjo57 Год назад +1

    Thats good driving for a young guy your age I'm impessed by your patience and logic. Great video

  • @johndaker9489
    @johndaker9489 Год назад

    Great video. Be safe out there.

  • @markstanton5882
    @markstanton5882 Месяц назад

    wow - I genuinely thought you were a veteran and not a youngster - I do like your videos - please keep them coming!

  • @trevmac8362
    @trevmac8362 Год назад

    glad this was recommended even though i know notging about the trucking business, this video is super cool

  • @artofcharts2758
    @artofcharts2758 Год назад +2

    The amount of patience required, much appreciated

  • @dirtwhisperer658
    @dirtwhisperer658 Год назад +1

    Ha....I thought this would be boring but it was a very interesting ride along. I have always given the big trucks as much space as I can and try to stay where they can see me. That's not an easy job to do every day. Nice work.

  • @user-gy8gt8mb2m
    @user-gy8gt8mb2m 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you to Trucker for introducing this video. While watching this video, I was surprised that driving is hard work, contrary to my expectations. So I'm glad to know that through this video. I can see how hard it must have been for the truckers from driving preparation to arriving at their destination.

  • @trucker_b
    @trucker_b Год назад +2

    Love the long vlogs! Keep it up man!

  • @jeraldok5559
    @jeraldok5559 Год назад

    Really capable video, it's motivating to youth like me and others.

  • @kevincain2697
    @kevincain2697 Год назад

    Oh boy you were in my neck of my woods . U have a great day and stay safe .

  • @johniii8147
    @johniii8147 Год назад

    Hopefully you're getting some action in your travels.

  • @chefyboy2748
    @chefyboy2748 Год назад +1

    EYYY, I had a few of the exact same brownies last week! They were alright.

  • @zawodowy
    @zawodowy Год назад

    Thumb up👍Greetings from Poland👊

  • @Mr.Uninteresting
    @Mr.Uninteresting Год назад +1

    I’m a Canadian trucker and started going into the states recently and noticed the on and off ramps absolutely suck. You have no space to properly enter or exit without disturbing traffic in most cases. I’m so use to plenty of space in Canada and it’s a weird adjustment.

  • @ronaldwarren5220
    @ronaldwarren5220 Год назад

    I was a US Army Reservist in a trucking unit. This was in the 1980s. We had the M915A1 tractors with a 400 HP turbo diesel engine and an Allison 5-speed automatic transmission. We had tri-axle stake and platform trailers. The governors were set at 60 mph. We would drive these rigs to Annual Training each year from Michigan. One year before we got those new trucks they shipped us and our old off-road trucks to Germany for an exercise. When we got the new M915A1s in 1984 we would go to Texas, Wisconsin, Virginia, Kentucky etc. Every once in a while we would get a Hands on Training (HOT) Mission. We would volunteer for the HOT missions and convoy from Grand Rapids, MI to places such as Bayonne, NJ, St Louis and such, hauling loads for the government. Had a lot of fun and it was a break from my civilian job as a computer operator. I would not want to be a full time trucker though as it got old after a few days. After I left the unit they were called up for Desert Storm where they hauled mostly bombs. One tractor was destroyed when it hit a wayward camel!. No one from the unit was seriously injured or killed during their time there thank goodness. Be well brother and thanks for doing your valuable job!

  • @l.ls.8890
    @l.ls.8890 Год назад +1

    Its nice to see you still use a standard rand mcnally style map even with gps. I do the same as gps can sometimes be awkward

  • @DouglasJamesEatingShow
    @DouglasJamesEatingShow Год назад

    Great content man.

  • @kingwei1838
    @kingwei1838 Год назад

    You have a great work ethic for truckers 🎉