His math is off, along with his maintenance expenses and logic. Its a good video, but its not very accurate. If you're going to put on those miles, your goals should be higher.
It's nice to watch a video where the guy isn't chewing, or vapin' or dragging on a smoke. Thanks for using complete sentences and thinking your videos through before posting them. Thumbs up.
THANK YOU !!! I was feeling the same way at all the 'rap video' BULLSHIT I kept running into trying to do some serious research. Its so tiring and played out. This is A GREAT CHANNEL !! thanks for upload..ill be tuning in to this dude !
Great Video Dan. I remember when i drove, i would do a few 300 mile runs from Wednesday to Monday. When i returned to where i started, there were guys still waiting for that LONG run. Funny thing was, i drove 1500 miles in a few days times making that money while they sat. They complained and i think i even got a long run before these 5 that were waiting around. A person that's not willing to work will starve in the end. Do what others aren't willing and win. Thanks Dan.... you are the man. Drive safe and get that $5 per mile when you can. Drive less and earn more.
You explained it very well! I like how you look at a big picture and knowing your goal. The load per mile and the dead head is well explained. Thank you!
With everything you said, company guys are the same way. I accept every load I’m offered. Long hauls, super short hauls etc. plenty of guys at the company I work for, will refuse loads they don’t like and then they sit there all day. Also, because I accept all the loads I can, lm always busy, because the company knows they can give me any loaf and I’ll take it. So it’s a win for them and a win for me. Too many truck drivers are too short sighted.
Thank you for being straight up with numbers I know these are estimates, but great job. This is exactly how I think when working. People say why and I say I'm making money. That's where it matters and I enjoy it also.. Your right on . Thank you.
This made complete sense! I am hoping to find a video about plugging the holes. A leaky bucket breaks a lot of small businesses. Controlling expenses/managing costs needs to equal your management strategy. Great video! Well reasoned presentation.
good video Dan this is what I like people that give very good informative information I hope people check you out and learn some lessons before they start stressing about a truck
Excellent video. I run with mercer doing flatbed and I have been here over a year now. I live in South Carolina so I see a lot of those short mile runs paying good. Great tips. I run my truck the exact way you describe. I also picked up some good information from you. Thanks for that. Keep doing what you are doing.
Michael Jones II what going Michael. I'm just putting truck on with Mercer. Heard some good things. Just checking to see how's it going so far with you. I know different strokes for different folks.
I'm with Mercer also and out of Beaufort, SC. January and February are historically slow months and I sat every weekend and didn't have one tarp load. Still made $563 a day in January. The money is there with Mercer even when freight is down. Now the trick is getting something that pays going home.
Great video. In short; keep moving,just be smart about it. Those wheels gotta turn. You'll win some and lose some. The goal is to win more than you lose. Earning a 'lil bit will still bring in the money you're gonna need at the end of the month.
Great Stuff, I understand just need to get my experience driven as did transportation in the Military last 23yrs......thanks for your VLOG Dan.........Jay....
Excellent Dan! You did a very good job of explaining the fixed costs. When setting parameters with your dispatcher I guess you could say you'll deadhead a certain distance and then consider the rate and mileage once you are given the details. Looking forward to more good stuff. Gord, Vancouver
That was an awesome video Dan. I am most likely 2 years out from getting my own truck, and I am sure many things will change by then, but wow! what great incite. thank you.
Thank you for all this useful information good man. This helps me a lot because I'm trying to save money to buy a truck & trailer and be my own boss. God Bless you brother.
You just showed the intelligence of truckers, shoot PICTURES and math all in one video. HEY you guys know the difference of a trucker and a puppy dog? The puppy stops whinning after a couple months.
Awesome Video about a few essential aspects about being an O/O, with comparisons about tarping and strapping variations and benefits. What sitting at the truck stops waiting on a Bomb load really gets you in Dollars. Rather than running what works, everyday, smartly, in the big picture. Trucker Dan is Smart and Genuine.
dan you got him working every day---no way????stephen from mich---retired many yrs ago--million miler--in my time we had it easy---yes we did !!!--great vidos good work--thanks
Good info, well presented, but as a company driver, I net (put in my pocket) weekly $950 to $1350 weekly with an average of $1050. Go out 5 to 6 weeks, then take off 4 to 6 days. Regional driver. No greenbelt. No contract. No risk. Just do what you say, be dependable and represent the company well. So, after taxes and all benefit costs, make more than your saying with full health for my family along with life insurance etc...what am I missing?
Exactly. This why owner ops should never accept rates lower than $2.00/mile and should be aiming for $2.50+. No need to let the brokers get rich while your only making out as good as a company driver with lots response responsibility and headache
Oil field you'll gross 10k+ a month as a company driver. Granted there's labor involved and now it's slowing down..but still..plenty of driving jobs out there to make good money if you're not afraid to work..
I'm thinking this is his lowest acceptable level of income when freight is low. I say that bc i too have a bottom dollar thats about $1500 a day. If I have to sit somewhere and it's not loading/unloading or taking my 10hr break I'm sitting at home. I've ran $1800-$2200 loads with 300 plus miles dead head that del the same day, some next day morning. I also ran $700-$900 loads with same day deliveries some locally that keeps me above my bottom dollar. I don't really look at how much a load pays per mile per say., I look to see if I can deliver it the same day. If not I just divide the rate by the pickup and delivery times *dates* if it's above my bottom dollar I book it. If it's close to my bottom but it's going to a bad area I turn it down unless I'm going home and it can cover the fuel to get me there.
You are so right, good way of thinking of it, another way to think of it the 2 days of 290 that you lost for sitting there has redistributed through your remaining days of the month. Hope that makes sense, good quality video.
Nice video Dan. Good of you to share the secrets of making money the wise way. You are a hard working wise man. You remind me so much of myself in my early days of working hard. I just kept the ticker going making money even though it was little. Many nickels make dimes many dimes make quarters many quarters make dollars many dollars make a millionaire.
First time viewing your channel. Thank you sir for a very informative video on going Owner operator. I drive local ready mix concrete been wanting to go long haul for some time now... Thanks again
I run into this type of calculation often and the biggest mistake new drivers make when making their estimations is that they leave out a *_MAINTENANCE FUND_* for their tires, PM’s, breakdowns, and miscellaneous. You will be surprised as to how many truck drivers lose everything simply because they didn’t have a maintenance account, so when the unexpected happens (and it will, it’s not if but when) they lose their shirts. Not to mention that the insurance wasn’t figured in to these numbers, and whether you’re leasing on to a company or running on your own authority because there’s extra costs involved that weren’t mention by this Super Trucker.
I love your perspective on this. I'm 30 years of age and just now getting into the trucking industry. After a year or so, I wanted to go the route of an Owner Operator. Everything you've said in this vid makes perfect sense. Thanks for the informative video. Make that money and be safe out there man
@@vannwesson2751 Yes. I've been trucking going on 5 years now. 2 years locally/ heavy equipment operation and going on 3 years on a regional dedicated account. Get home daily and make good money. Which helps with my real estate investments.
Please read e myth. Consider if you would be better served buying your own truck or getting a better job? Good luck brother and go get it. I looked into it extensively and concluded for myself it's end up doing more work to make maybe$20k more a year. Not worth trading every free weekend working on the truck and getting loads for me. Not trying to stop you or discourage you I just see tons of guys get into it and run for 1/mi and go broke....
Very nice Video, I make Expedite videos as well, I was told by one of my viewers to check out your channel, and it’s really nice I must say, now I will drive and watch your videos
You just made me realize something, it's the truckers with good math skills that make the best money!
+BigDish101
Good math and being able to think outside the box
Seriously- gotta make sure you invest in a good calculator
True
Basic math at that! ...Valid point!
His math is off, along with his maintenance expenses and logic. Its a good video, but its not very accurate. If you're going to put on those miles, your goals should be higher.
It's nice to watch a video where the guy isn't chewing, or vapin' or dragging on a smoke. Thanks for using complete sentences and thinking your videos through before posting them. Thumbs up.
+James Claptrap Thank You
James Claptrap agree
THANK YOU !!! I was feeling the same way at all the 'rap video' BULLSHIT I kept running into trying to do some serious research. Its so tiring and played out. This is A GREAT CHANNEL !! thanks for upload..ill be tuning in to this dude !
+Eddy Spagetti
Thanks for watching
Eddy Spagetti totally agree
finally a few guys are making trucking videos about trucking thank you
say Mr... i appreciate your diligence...and sharing your knowledge....KEEP ON TRUCKING .MAY GOD BLESS YOUR BUISNESS!
I'm not a truck driver and I shouldn't be watching but your logic is impeccable. Great thinking.
Great Video Dan. I remember when i drove, i would do a few 300 mile runs from Wednesday to Monday. When i returned to where i started, there were guys still waiting for that LONG run. Funny thing was, i drove 1500 miles in a few days times making that money while they sat. They complained and i think i even got a long run before these 5 that were waiting around.
A person that's not willing to work will starve in the end.
Do what others aren't willing and win.
Thanks Dan.... you are the man.
Drive safe and get that $5 per mile when you can. Drive less and earn more.
You explained it very well! I like how you look at a big picture and knowing your goal. The load per mile and the dead head is well explained. Thank you!
With everything you said, company guys are the same way. I accept every load I’m offered. Long hauls, super short hauls etc. plenty of guys at the company I work for, will refuse loads they don’t like and then they sit there all day. Also, because I accept all the loads I can, lm always busy, because the company knows they can give me any loaf and I’ll take it. So it’s a win for them and a win for me. Too many truck drivers are too short sighted.
thank you for this video. as someone trying to figure numbers out to get into the game, it helps alot.
Incredibly valuable info for a guy looking to get into the O/O game. Thank you so much.
Thank you for the breakdown on expenses. It totally makes sense. It's a good system to use. Thanks again
Hey Dan great job on the videos! I am also so glad to you see being professional and not your typical truck driver. You are rare. Keep it up!
+Mike Bereck
Thanks for watching
Thank you for being straight up with numbers I know these are estimates, but great job. This is exactly how I think when working. People say why and I say I'm making money. That's where it matters and I enjoy it also..
Your right on . Thank you.
+Edgar Gonzalez
Thank you for watching
Wow! You got your ducks in a row! Great thinking; makes complete sense to me. Thanks for the education.
Super helpful video!!! Way more professional and sophisticated than other explanations. Thank you!!!
Great way of thinking the numbers! Keep up the Great Work 💯.
This made complete sense! I am hoping to find a video about plugging the holes. A leaky bucket breaks a lot of small businesses. Controlling expenses/managing costs needs to equal your management strategy. Great video! Well reasoned presentation.
good video Dan this is what I like people that give very good informative information I hope people check you out and learn some lessons before they start stressing about a truck
+HT logistics3434
Thanks for watching
HT logistics3434 hello
Great video man! You are really on top of the numbers. That's what people need
Wow great video. Outstanding way to break that down. Thanks for the knowledge
Excellent video. I run with mercer doing flatbed and I have been here over a year now. I live in South Carolina so I see a lot of those short mile runs paying good. Great tips. I run my truck the exact way you describe. I also picked up some good information from you. Thanks for that. Keep doing what you are doing.
thanks for watching
Michael Jones II what going Michael. I'm just putting truck on with Mercer. Heard some good things. Just checking to see how's it going so far with you. I know different strokes for different folks.
Mike Jones II how much you make on average ?
I'm with Mercer also and out of Beaufort, SC. January and February are historically slow months and I sat every weekend and didn't have one tarp load. Still made $563 a day in January. The money is there with Mercer even when freight is down. Now the trick is getting something that pays going home.
Great video. In short; keep moving,just be smart about it.
Those wheels gotta turn. You'll win some and lose some. The goal is to win more than you lose. Earning a 'lil bit will still bring in the money you're gonna need at the end of the month.
Wow this is the type of video and advice that I’ve been looking for.
Thank you so much 🙏
Setting your bottom line.
Great video.
+David Driver
Thanks for watching
Well put together video. Thanks so much for sharing your advice based on your experience. Love your videos.
Your videos are excellent. Please keep them coming. I like the way you think on the money too. Simple but true.
+Nolan L Manley Jr Thank You
Wise words Sir. It all makes sense keep making that money 💵 no matter what at the end it will payout. Thanks for your input!
This makes so much sense! So clear and right on how I'm thinking about my business! New subscriber!
Great Stuff, I understand just need to get my experience driven as did transportation in the Military last 23yrs......thanks for your VLOG Dan.........Jay....
Excellent Dan! You did a very good job of explaining the fixed costs. When setting parameters with your dispatcher I guess you could say you'll deadhead a certain distance and then consider the rate and mileage once you are given the details.
Looking forward to more good stuff.
Gord,
Vancouver
+Gord Stone
Thanks for watching
That was an awesome video Dan. I am most likely 2 years out from getting my own truck, and I am sure many things will change by then, but wow! what great incite. thank you.
thanks for the fast response. also thank you for showing us what a flatbed owner operator goes through
Great video! Thanks for the valuable information Dan!
Outstanding video lots of great information thanks for sharing.
Thank you for all this useful information good man.
This helps me a lot because I'm trying to save money to buy a truck & trailer and be my own boss.
God Bless you brother.
Dan your videos and experience are VERY appreciated. You have Fans in Italia Dan!
Well done video. Love the numbers, exactly the way I go about it...
Well said, and great perspective.. Thanks.
Great video Dan thanks. I'm getting started with Mercer. And you gave me some great tips. Keep them coming. And keep it between the lines.👍
Very informative video Dan! Thank you for this! Stay safe and keep the great videos coming 👍👍 hammer down
Just subscribed. Very informative, clear, concise content. Breath of fresh air. Look forward to future vids. Thank you Sir!
Thank you. Great lesson !
Thanks very much for the information Dan you just keep up the great work Buddy
Great information, very helpful. Many thanks!
Great video! Thanks for the great information!
He is the SUPER TRUCKER!!! THANKS DAN
Hi Dan, you are tinking the right way. I agree with everything you say. Keep it up.
Good show, thanks for sharing!
You just showed the intelligence of truckers, shoot PICTURES and math all in one video. HEY you guys know the difference of a trucker and a puppy dog? The puppy stops whinning after a couple months.
Very well done. I appreciate your intelligence.
The same exact thought process on costs as me! Great video!
thanks for all the video man keep trucking
Thanks for dropping this knowledge
This guy is a pro. Nice to see a business minded person making videos
I’m not even a truck driver and you made perfect sense to me dan 👍
Great information, good way of thinking. You are pretty business oriented. Thanks
Basically run everyday for life if you want anything in life :) great advice and definitely enjoyed this video
i like the way you look at things.
Great video. Very informative.
Awesome Video about a few essential aspects about being an O/O, with comparisons about tarping and strapping variations and benefits. What sitting at the truck stops waiting on a Bomb load really gets you in Dollars. Rather than running what works, everyday, smartly, in the big picture. Trucker Dan is Smart and Genuine.
+Kaleb Berend
Thanks for watching
Awesome video trucker Dan. Sounds likes a lot of good advice. I’m wanting to become a owner operator, this helps me.
dan you got him working every day---no way????stephen from mich---retired many yrs ago--million miler--in my time we had it easy---yes we did !!!--great vidos good work--thanks
You have helped so much.
New Sub...This might just be the best video on RUclips! this changed my hole thought process...can't wait to go back and check out your old video's
+Lee Simpson Thank You
Should check your hole.
Awesome info. Thanks
Your a smart man. Thanks for the info
Great info and you are very helpful.
Great informative video Dan!
hey man , u made a lot of sense and realistic thanks for the knowledge and insite. learned something new....
+MOE VEGA
Thanks for watching
Very informative video! thank you
+Meggiemeg Curtis
Thanks for watching
Great information. Very good points
Great work Dan
Definitely a driver that has his shit together... Great attitude too
Excellent VIDEO!
Good info, well presented, but as a company driver, I net (put in my pocket) weekly $950 to $1350 weekly with an average of $1050. Go out 5 to 6 weeks, then take off 4 to 6 days. Regional driver. No greenbelt. No contract. No risk. Just do what you say, be dependable and represent the company well. So, after taxes and all benefit costs, make more than your saying with full health for my family along with life insurance etc...what am I missing?
Exactly. This why owner ops should never accept rates lower than $2.00/mile and should be aiming for $2.50+. No need to let the brokers get rich while your only making out as good as a company driver with lots response responsibility and headache
Oil field you'll gross 10k+ a month as a company driver. Granted there's labor involved and now it's slowing down..but still..plenty of driving jobs out there to make good money if you're not afraid to work..
Not everyone wants to be an employee. Small shop owners in your hometown aren't all getting rich either.
I'm thinking this is his lowest acceptable level of income when freight is low. I say that bc i too have a bottom dollar thats about $1500 a day. If I have to sit somewhere and it's not loading/unloading or taking my 10hr break I'm sitting at home. I've ran $1800-$2200 loads with 300 plus miles dead head that del the same day, some next day morning. I also ran $700-$900 loads with same day deliveries some locally that keeps me above my bottom dollar. I don't really look at how much a load pays per mile per say., I look to see if I can deliver it the same day. If not I just divide the rate by the pickup and delivery times *dates* if it's above my bottom dollar I book it. If it's close to my bottom but it's going to a bad area I turn it down unless I'm going home and it can cover the fuel to get me there.
Thinking about becoming an owner op but looking for something dedicated. Gonna favorite this video. Very knowledgeable info. Thx
+Mr. Pink
Thanks for watching
Hi thanks for your view.
Im thinking of going driving and this vid really helped me out in my choice. Seem you get to be your own boss.
Really helpful video, thank you
Very informative video. Thanks
Great advice using your brain looking at the big picture 😎
very professional!
+Nick P
Thanks for watching
great video Dan ,youre right about what you said
You are so right, good way of thinking of it, another way to think of it the 2 days of 290 that you lost for sitting there has redistributed through your remaining days of the month. Hope that makes sense, good quality video.
I like da food 4 thought man, thankx!
Very well explained buddy, thankyou.
good vid, I dont drive truck ,but I was always wondering how the trucking industry works ,thanks for explaining and good luck
great video man bless you and all the good luck
+Masar Ibrahim thanks for watching
Nice video Dan.
Good of you to share the secrets of making money the wise way.
You are a hard working wise man.
You remind me so much of myself in my early days of working hard. I just kept the ticker going making money even though it was little. Many nickels make dimes many dimes make quarters many quarters make dollars many dollars make a millionaire.
First time viewing your channel. Thank you sir for a very informative video on going Owner operator. I drive local ready mix concrete been wanting to go long haul for some time now... Thanks again
Great video. Lots of truckers on RUclips say they are not making any money even though they run hard.
+Dave Smith
thanks for watching
If you run steady and don't have too much overhead you can do ok
Great attitude!
I not a trucker driver but thinking about it, but dam thats well said! Enjoyed this video.
Great info! thanks
+Cali Livin_s550
Thanks for watching
I run into this type of calculation often and the biggest mistake new drivers make when making their estimations is that they leave out a *_MAINTENANCE FUND_* for their tires, PM’s, breakdowns, and miscellaneous. You will be surprised as to how many truck drivers lose everything simply because they didn’t have a maintenance account, so when the unexpected happens (and it will, it’s not if but when) they lose their shirts. Not to mention that the insurance wasn’t figured in to these numbers, and whether you’re leasing on to a company or running on your own authority because there’s extra costs involved that weren’t mention by this Super Trucker.
I love your perspective on this. I'm 30 years of age and just now getting into the trucking industry. After a year or so, I wanted to go the route of an Owner Operator. Everything you've said in this vid makes perfect sense. Thanks for the informative video. Make that money and be safe out there man
Did you ever get into trucking?
@@vannwesson2751 Yes. I've been trucking going on 5 years now. 2 years locally/ heavy equipment operation and going on 3 years on a regional dedicated account. Get home daily and make good money. Which helps with my real estate investments.
Great great great great video....
Thanx for information. Been driving 18 years as company driver. Thinking bout buying truck
+Matty P
Thanks for watching
Matty you look ripped brother!
Please read e myth. Consider if you would be better served buying your own truck or getting a better job? Good luck brother and go get it. I looked into it extensively and concluded for myself it's end up doing more work to make maybe$20k more a year. Not worth trading every free weekend working on the truck and getting loads for me. Not trying to stop you or discourage you I just see tons of guys get into it and run for 1/mi and go broke....
Great points thank you
Very nice Video, I make Expedite videos as well, I was told by one of my viewers to check out your channel, and it’s really nice I must say, now I will drive and watch your videos
Good video Dan!!!
DAMMM GOOD INFO,MAKEZ GOOD SENSE..