I learn so much from your videos, it makes me confident knowing when I start school I’ll kinda be ahead of the game so to speak. With this trainer shortage idk exactly when I’m going to start school i already have my cdl permit. I wanted to go with prime but the recruiter said classes may not start until may so I’m a little bummed with that, but I’ll continue to learn from you until then! Thanks for all the videos keep up the great work and stay safe on the road guys!
Thanks!!! Glad to know our videos are being helpful!! Congratulations on getting your permit. Maybe check other schools if you are wanting to start sooner. Fingers crossed. Thanks for watching and commenting! Let us know how it goes!!
Interesting Kevin. Like I told Tonja a while back, I like information and detail. I follow several trucking vlogs, involving dry vans, reefers, heavy hall, flat bed, tankers, wreckers & recovery tow-trucks, and whatever else comes along. Also, I usually don't comment, but I'm subscribed and faithfully push the thumbs-up "Like" button on your videos. Interesting how one accumulates knowledge and experience over the years as he/she works and lives through his/her profession/career. I'm the 78 year old guy that worked for the large bus company in Los Angeles County for 41 years. I was a mechanic, but spent over half the time on the road towing busses and transferring busses from the divisions to the operators on the road when they had a problem with their bus. So, thanks again, you two.
Thanks Wesley!!! We remember you! Not everyday you chat with someone who has towed busses!!! 😆😃 Glad you are still riding along with us!!! Appreciate the thumbs up!!! And thanks for mentioning some more alternatives to the types of trailers mentioned in the video. Have a great week!!
Good video. Experienced driver talk. I chuckle at the I got a story for you." I am waiting for a snap and pfft and a beer appears. Have a good day and a safe one.
Good job. I learned more in the 9min 41 seconds of this video about Werner than I learned in the time I worked for them. You look pleased, really hope this works out for you and yours. 👍🏽
@@TheJoyofTrucking 2019, only for a few months. I left and went to a competitor because W would not give me any indication how long I would be with a trainer. Heck I hit the road with my trainer and we drove straight to a hotel in Fla were I spent 3 days cause he went in home time🙄. I wasn’t new to driving, have had a Class “A” since 1982, drove emergency vehicles for a career. But I had no OTR experience so I started off as a rookie. I’m glad you experience was better, I did my orientation in Georgia and was less than impressed.
Great video! Yes, dry van is typically the easiest load because they are usually heavy. Tandem placement would make a great video because there are states like California that only allow you to be in certain holes. I would take dry chalk and put it on the hole that I thought would weigh out the trailer safely. I can tell you that sometimes the trailer didn't want to slide tandems so a little WD40 and putting on the truck break but leaving the trailer break out certainly helps. I look forward to more of your videos!
Hello Kevin! Fellow Co-worker/Werner driver here. Curious Questions for you Kevin.. 1) what year is your T680? 2) what is your top speed ON CRUISE CONTROL? 3) While on top speed on cruise control, does your speed decrease or are you able to maintain top CC speed when you press and hold your accelerator? Fun fact: the 2021 cascadia I drive for Werner goes to 68 mph on CC but decreases to 65 mph as soon as I touch the accelerator of any vehicle gets in front of my semi haha Maybe see ya on the road sometime, stay safe!
Hey there!!! How are you doing out there? Here are some answers. 1. 2019 2. 68mph 3. If he presses accelerator it maintains top speed while in cruise control. He was in a 2021 Freightliner with his trainer and didn’t like exactly that which you are talking about. The KW doesn’t do that. Yes…hope to see you out there!! Drive safe and have fun!! :-))
@@mrpumpken Don’t know. Kevin got them at the shop. He usually carries spares but had run out. Usually shops are open 24/7. Strange that it was closed…maybe too much St. Paddy’s Day celebration?
Thanks for teaching , I’m curious into becoming a trucker CDL A, is it that easy or fast to get license ?! Seen or heard less than 4 weeks minimum. Currently work health care but want change feel like trucking is where it’s at traveling sights views being alone lol
Yes! Indeed! 4 weeks at a trucking school and you can test for your CDL. Then you work for a company that takes rookies. First year is a steep learning curve, but our videos should help. If you can make it through the first 6 months lots of options and better and better money. Yes…you get paid to travel. You’ll see and experience a lot!!! And by your second year you can be making 70k plus easily! You start with OTR but then you can do other jobs, like specialized or regional/local etc. Lots of jobs in trucking! You have to like driving, be patient with shenanigans, and ok being alone (though with cell phones and headsets you can spend a long time chatting with people). Good luck! Keep us updated on your decision and your journey!
@@jc2135 Go for it! Depending how long you’ve been there, their career program pays toward CDL school! Kevin likes trucking MUCH better. And definitely better income and income potential. If you want to be home every night you can do OTR or Regional for a bit and move into local jobs pretty quickly. What city are you in?
I do you find your stuff interesting I do long-haul at 500+ miles an hour 4000 to 6000 miles in a day but I on the road a lot with truckers and trucks it’s hard life after I make a run I’m in a nice motel until it’s time to make the run back
Hmmmm? Are you super sonic or just strange auto correct? Not following your numbers. Team driving? Glad you get to chill in a motel between runs. Glad you enjoy our videos! Thanks for watching and coming along with us!!!
Try 500+ miles per day, 4000-6000 miles per week? The 500 miles per day is easy for one person. 4000 is also about the weekly possible limit for one person, but that’s extreme and cannot be maintained week to week. And I can guarantee nobody solo at Werner is driving over 3500. Any more than that is team driving.
@@jlewis4587 yes, in a perfect day, you could do 700 miles. Do that 6 days and then half day on the 7th could maybe do 4500 for the week. And be completely out of hours and have to shut down for 34.
I've been working for PTL for the last year n a half. And I'm getting a little fed up with telling them I'll be ready tomorrow morning at 8am and here it is 12:30pm and ...nothing. This is not the first time this has happened. It really did not matter to me who I drive for my childhood friend is dating my neighbor and he said PTL was where he worked, that's why I'm here. I never heard of PTL and again, I do not care who I work for. I just wanted to get on and get a couple years under my belt.. and I intended to stick with whatever company I got on with. It didn't matter who I got with, to me. But whoever it was I intended to drive for about 6 or 7 years to build my house,add on game rooms ect. Buy a car and some tools. Then get a regular 9-5 and try to balance my home/work life from there. But Im beginning to realize maybe PTL isn't the best company. They don't pay that crazy great, 800-1200 usually. I've got a couple 13-1500 checks but that's rare. Usually about a 1000 is what I can expect. So I'm pretty annoyed sitting around with my thumb up my butt and I'm to the point I'm looking at other places to work. I'm actually leaning towards Marten. Simply cause 1200 a wk guaranteed sound good. At least I know I will get that. I'm Especially annoyed cause I requested to be home Friday, just to come home for Christmas weekend, say hi to the family and carry my ass. These idiots sent me home Tuesday. So I've been sitting around for 5-freakn-days. I didn't want to come home at ALL. I'm not married No kids..it's just me. Drama free. I don't even have a girlfriend. When I say family I mean my mother,father and two sisters and all their baggage. As much as I love my family sometimes I consider faking my death so I can just be left alone. I'm not even joking man. I do not want to be bothered. Period. I want to drive my truck and be left alone. But anyway... I'm going to move around cause PTL is too slow for my liking. If they're working on something say "hey, we got you a load were working on just hang tight ect" Don't ghost me. Ignoring my messages. Not answering the phone. I'm not speaking to you cause you hurt my feelings.. hoe games. We ain't dating motherfucker. This is work. Communication is kind of important don't ya think? Anyway..yeah I'm about 5seconds away from telling these people to get fucked. Everybody has problems. Nobody wants to hear mine. Actually my thing is..other people ARE my problems If I didn't have to deal with people my life would be smooth sailing. I always do what I say I'm going to do. I'm always where I say I'm going to be. What the next asshole does is anybodys guess. It's like I'm dealing with a drunk driver I have no clue what they're going to do. But my patience only stretches so far. It's real simple. Give me a load, in a timely manner, or get fucked. If something is going on whatever. SPEAK. Open your mouth. This is not rocket science. Anyway..I don't know. I guess the world is fucked anyway I don't know why I bother saying anything. Let it burn.
I drove for 25 yrs and to see someone make a you tube video about what a dry van is, wow, we flatbed drivers call dry vans, lazy man trailers, why your at it explain that some dry Van's has barn doors and some has roll up doors, and don't forget shipping containers, they have the same principle except they go on chassis and come off to go on trains, you must be new on you tube
Thanks for adding info to the topic. We aren’t new to RUclips, but a lot of our viewers are very new to trucking. And this video addressed different types of trailers along with some specifics about the Werner Dry Van Division.
I learn so much from your videos, it makes me confident knowing when I start school I’ll kinda be ahead of the game so to speak. With this trainer shortage idk exactly when I’m going to start school i already have my cdl permit. I wanted to go with prime but the recruiter said classes may not start until may so I’m a little bummed with that, but I’ll continue to learn from you until then! Thanks for all the videos keep up the great work and stay safe on the road guys!
Thanks!!! Glad to know our videos are being helpful!! Congratulations on getting your permit. Maybe check other schools if you are wanting to start sooner. Fingers crossed. Thanks for watching and commenting! Let us know how it goes!!
Interesting Kevin. Like I told Tonja a while back, I like information and detail. I follow several trucking vlogs, involving dry vans, reefers, heavy hall, flat bed, tankers, wreckers & recovery tow-trucks, and whatever else comes along. Also, I usually don't comment, but I'm subscribed and faithfully push the thumbs-up "Like" button on your videos. Interesting how one accumulates knowledge and experience over the years as he/she works and lives through his/her profession/career. I'm the 78 year old guy that worked for the large bus company in Los Angeles County for 41 years. I was a mechanic, but spent over half the time on the road towing busses and transferring busses from the divisions to the operators on the road when they had a problem with their bus. So, thanks again, you two.
Thanks Wesley!!! We remember you! Not everyday you chat with someone who has towed busses!!! 😆😃 Glad you are still riding along with us!!! Appreciate the thumbs up!!! And thanks for mentioning some more alternatives to the types of trailers mentioned in the video. Have a great week!!
Good video. Experienced driver talk. I chuckle at the I got a story for you." I am waiting for a snap and pfft and a beer appears. Have a good day and a safe one.
Lol!!! I could see that! And a campfire!!
That's what I needed, thanks
Glad we could help!!!
Thanks for the explanations.
Our pleasure!!! 🤩😃
Thanks for the knowledge
Good job. I learned more in the 9min 41 seconds of this video about Werner than I learned in the time I worked for them.
You look pleased, really hope this works out for you and yours. 👍🏽
Lol!!! Yes…there’s always more we’re learning too!! How long and when did you drive for them? Where are you now?
@@TheJoyofTrucking 2019, only for a few months. I left and went to a competitor because W would not give me any indication how long I would be with a trainer.
Heck I hit the road with my trainer and we drove straight to a hotel in Fla were I spent 3 days cause he went in home time🙄.
I wasn’t new to driving, have had a Class “A” since 1982, drove emergency vehicles for a career. But I had no OTR experience so I started off as a rookie.
I’m glad you experience was better, I did my orientation in Georgia and was less than impressed.
@@rickyhawkins7407 yeah…that all doesn’t sound ideal! Hope you found a good company and fit after that! Thanks for sharing your story!
Great video! Yes, dry van is typically the easiest load because they are usually heavy. Tandem placement would make a great video because there are states like California that only allow you to be in certain holes. I would take dry chalk and put it on the hole that I thought would weigh out the trailer safely. I can tell you that sometimes the trailer didn't want to slide tandems so a little WD40 and putting on the truck break but leaving the trailer break out certainly helps. I look forward to more of your videos!
Great insights!! Thank you! Awesome to have you along! Your passion for trucking is obvious!!! Will you return after the (did you say three) years?
@@TheJoyofTrucking I will likely not return but I enjoy the topic and seeing others do it!
Hello Kevin! Fellow Co-worker/Werner driver here. Curious Questions for you Kevin..
1) what year is your T680?
2) what is your top speed ON CRUISE CONTROL?
3) While on top speed on cruise control, does your speed decrease or are you able to maintain top CC speed when you press and hold your accelerator?
Fun fact: the 2021 cascadia I drive for Werner goes to 68 mph on CC but decreases to 65 mph as soon as I touch the accelerator of any vehicle gets in front of my semi haha
Maybe see ya on the road sometime, stay safe!
Hey there!!! How are you doing out there? Here are some answers.
1. 2019
2. 68mph
3. If he presses accelerator it maintains top speed while in cruise control.
He was in a 2021 Freightliner with his trainer and didn’t like exactly that which you are talking about. The KW doesn’t do that.
Yes…hope to see you out there!! Drive safe and have fun!!
:-))
I picked up a load out of Laredo this morning.
Guess What ? The trailer I was assigned to Had its Glad Hand seals removed 🤣 Talk about De Ja Booboo!
Lol! That’s apparently VERY common. Did you get new ones from the basket?
@@TheJoyofTrucking Did they have New seals in the terminal?
The Trailer shop was closed.
@@mrpumpken Don’t know. Kevin got them at the shop. He usually carries spares but had run out. Usually shops are open 24/7. Strange that it was closed…maybe too much St. Paddy’s Day celebration?
@@TheJoyofTrucking luckily I had 2 spares onboard. Yall have a good day.
@@mrpumpken 👍😃
Thanks for teaching , I’m curious into becoming a trucker CDL A, is it that easy or fast to get license ?! Seen or heard less than 4 weeks minimum. Currently work health care but want change feel like trucking is where it’s at traveling sights views being alone lol
Yes! Indeed! 4 weeks at a trucking school and you can test for your CDL. Then you work for a company that takes rookies. First year is a steep learning curve, but our videos should help. If you can make it through the first 6 months lots of options and better and better money. Yes…you get paid to travel. You’ll see and experience a lot!!! And by your second year you can be making 70k plus easily! You start with OTR but then you can do other jobs, like specialized or regional/local etc. Lots of jobs in trucking! You have to like driving, be patient with shenanigans, and ok being alone (though with cell phones and headsets you can spend a long time chatting with people). Good luck! Keep us updated on your decision and your journey!
I have an off-topic question. Do you ever miss working for Amazon?
Never. :-)) You work there?
@@TheJoyofTrucking Yes, but always thought about a career in trucking.
@@jc2135 Go for it! Depending how long you’ve been there, their career program pays toward CDL school! Kevin likes trucking MUCH better. And definitely better income and income potential. If you want to be home every night you can do OTR or Regional for a bit and move into local jobs pretty quickly. What city are you in?
@@TheJoyofTrucking Close to the greater Philadelphia/New York metro area. Not too far from Allentown terminal.
Hey the next time your in denver, Colorado Area, Notify me, would love tochat
That is very sweet of you!! Thanks! Where do you live in the Denver area?
@@TheJoyofTrucking suburb called Arvada
@@tc9072 We have family in Broomfield! Denver has beautiful views of the mountains!!
@@TheJoyofTrucking just let me know. I live close to broomfield
I do you find your stuff interesting I do long-haul at 500+ miles an hour 4000 to 6000 miles in a day but I on the road a lot with truckers and trucks it’s hard life after I make a run I’m in a nice motel until it’s time to make the run back
🤔
Hmmmm? Are you super sonic or just strange auto correct? Not following your numbers. Team driving? Glad you get to chill in a motel between runs. Glad you enjoy our videos! Thanks for watching and coming along with us!!!
@@TheJoyofTrucking that was my thought also. Unless he's flying a plane.
Try 500+ miles per day, 4000-6000 miles per week?
The 500 miles per day is easy for one person. 4000 is also about the weekly possible limit for one person, but that’s extreme and cannot be maintained week to week. And I can guarantee nobody solo at Werner is driving over 3500. Any more than that is team driving.
@@jlewis4587 yes, in a perfect day, you could do 700 miles. Do that 6 days and then half day on the 7th could maybe do 4500 for the week. And be completely out of hours and have to shut down for 34.
do they still have those 57 foot trailers?
Standard is 53 feet. Not familiar with 57.
A few Canadian companies do, is my understanding
57’ is only legal is the western states and Canada. They’re rare to see. Consider them specialized equipment.
@@jlewis4587 😮😮😮😳 Thanks for the info!!
@@vendingdudes Thanks for the info!
I've been working for PTL for the last year n a half.
And I'm getting a little fed up with telling them I'll be ready tomorrow morning at 8am and here it is 12:30pm and ...nothing.
This is not the first time this has happened.
It really did not matter to me who I drive for my childhood friend is dating my neighbor and he said PTL was where he worked, that's why I'm here. I never heard of PTL and again, I do not care who I work for.
I just wanted to get on and get a couple years under my belt.. and I intended to stick with whatever company I got on with.
It didn't matter who I got with, to me.
But whoever it was I intended to drive for about 6 or 7 years to build my house,add on game rooms ect.
Buy a car and some tools.
Then get a regular 9-5 and try to balance my home/work life from there.
But Im beginning to realize maybe PTL isn't the best company.
They don't pay that crazy great, 800-1200 usually.
I've got a couple 13-1500 checks but that's rare. Usually about a 1000 is what I can expect.
So I'm pretty annoyed sitting around with my thumb up my butt and I'm to the point I'm looking at other places to work.
I'm actually leaning towards Marten.
Simply cause 1200 a wk guaranteed sound good. At least I know I will get that.
I'm Especially annoyed cause I requested to be home Friday, just to come home for Christmas weekend, say hi to the family and carry my ass.
These idiots sent me home Tuesday.
So I've been sitting around for 5-freakn-days.
I didn't want to come home at ALL.
I'm not married
No kids..it's just me.
Drama free.
I don't even have a girlfriend.
When I say family I mean my mother,father and two sisters and all their baggage.
As much as I love my family sometimes I consider faking my death so I can just be left alone.
I'm not even joking man.
I do not want to be bothered.
Period.
I want to drive my truck and be left alone.
But anyway... I'm going to move around cause PTL is too slow for my liking.
If they're working on something say "hey, we got you a load were working on just hang tight ect"
Don't ghost me. Ignoring my messages. Not answering the phone.
I'm not speaking to you cause you hurt my feelings.. hoe games.
We ain't dating motherfucker.
This is work.
Communication is kind of important don't ya think?
Anyway..yeah I'm about 5seconds away from telling these people to get fucked.
Everybody has problems. Nobody wants to hear mine.
Actually my thing is..other people ARE my problems
If I didn't have to deal with people my life would be smooth sailing.
I always do what I say I'm going to do.
I'm always where I say I'm going to be.
What the next asshole does is anybodys guess.
It's like I'm dealing with a drunk driver I have no clue what they're going to do.
But my patience only stretches so far.
It's real simple.
Give me a load, in a timely manner, or get fucked.
If something is going on whatever.
SPEAK.
Open your mouth.
This is not rocket science.
Anyway..I don't know.
I guess the world is fucked anyway I don't know why I bother saying anything.
Let it burn.
What's your mc number
I drove for 25 yrs and to see someone make a you tube video about what a dry van is, wow, we flatbed drivers call dry vans, lazy man trailers, why your at it explain that some dry Van's has barn doors and some has roll up doors, and don't forget shipping containers, they have the same principle except they go on chassis and come off to go on trains, you must be new on you tube
Thanks for adding info to the topic. We aren’t new to RUclips, but a lot of our viewers are very new to trucking. And this video addressed different types of trailers along with some specifics about the Werner Dry Van Division.
Trying to justify your decision by calling another group lazy