Day In The Life Of OTR Truck Driver Vlog | 1241 Miles Trucking From Florida To Illinois
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- Back trucking over the road, I picked this load up coming from my home time in Florida. Dropped it off in Illinois. I’m getting better at trucking everyday and I’m learning more and more about trucking everyday.
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The first 4 seconds of this video I can relate to every single morning 😂😂😂😂
That be the hardest part of the day 😂😂😂 once you get pass there it’s smooth sailing 🚚
We all can bro!! 😂😂
going to get my CDL A soon, as a 21 year old i love your videos man.
A appreciate you for watching! …great move with you pursuing your CDL, it’s a lifetime skill. You won’t regret it
This was my first time watching your video. I enjoyed it. Hang in there with the trucking, everyday you will get better & better. Keep up the good work. Be safe.😊😊
I’m glad you enjoyed the video, and thanks for watching! I got to stay committed 🙏🏽
I’m currently enrolled in cdl school & learning for my permit. Good content & I look forward to becoming a driver ASAP
Keep pushing! Learn as much as you can while in school and you’ll be ready to hit the road asap. You got this 💯
Loved this video. Entertaining and full of game!
I hate my job and currently thinking about going to get my CDL for OTR trucking. Just the thought of being on the road by myself with minimal human interaction sounds like heaven.
Really enjoy watching videos like this, maybe one day I’ll be out there
Preciate your words! Glad I was able to provide some value and also keep you entertained. I’ll definitely take trucking over a standard job. The peace of mind you get is worth it. No micro managing. Just pick the load up, drop it off and your job is done. Definitely worth the switch if you decide to in the future 💯✊🏾
Paint those Walmart bars a neon or bright color so you can see them at night
Great advice ✊🏾
Thanks for the informative vlog! I’ve been in a class B local position for about 3 years now and I really want to try the big rigs out because I want more of a challenge and obviously a lot more money. Going OTR just seems like the most common way to get your career started but I’m nervous because it will be a big shift in lifestyle for me. Some days I feel really motivated to go and get my class A but then others I feel like I psych myself out of it.
🙏🏽 Thanks for watching! & It’s definitely a lifestyle change as far as living on the road. Personally, I feel like that would be the biggest hurdle for you. If you have your class B already then upgrading to a class A, I don’t think that would be too hard for you. But living on the road is definitely different than being home every night. You just have to find a company that allows you to be home comfortably for the amount of time that works for you. That part is super important.
@@anthonywavestrucking yeah I'm not super worried about the actual driving and parking part. I know that will just come with time and practice. It's the lifestyle that I know will be a shock for me. Learning how to eat, sleep, shower, shit, etc etc on the road and also dealing with truck stops. I just need to keep doing research until I find the right company for me.
@@brody8857 yeah that part takes some getting use to…I’m a super private person but I’ve grown to adjust to it as time goes by. Getting up & starting your day early, definitely makes those things easier for sure. But yeah, having a company that’s understanding to what you have going on…that goes along way. Of course we all want to make the money but working with a good company that actually cares…that’s just as important as the money if you ask me.
@@anthonywavestrucking Yeah I'm not too worried about making a ton of money my first year. I know the first year is all about learning and getting experience so I'm going to prioritize a company that gets me hometime that I need and preferably newer rigs.
@@brody8857 you can’t go wrong with that. Hopefully you find a company that pays decent and gets you home when you want. If you have any questions, let me know. 💯✊🏾
Really my 1st time seeing your page 📑 i just subscribed & hit that bell 🔔 im bout to watch and study all your videos i wanna get into trucking myself & im loving the movement 💯
I appreciate the support & sub! Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions 💯🤝
I never knew u work for magnum...... I used to work for magnum since 2017 but I left bc of health issues......... tell Jen Jones Torres said wats up.......trust me this is a good company u with they have everything a driver needs like free laundry machines, showers big sreen tvs in the driver's lounge.......I hope everything works out for u brother
I just spoke with Jen today. She runs the entire Midwest when it comes to dispatch. She literally is the best! She’s so good at her job. Magnum is definitely a great company, I’ll be here awhile
Learning more with every video I watch of yours! Where can Aquire those markers at for when no lines are available? I’ve done a lot of hot shot but stepping up to the big leagues
Congrats on your new journey! I normally put down load bars near the dock and try to line my tires up with the loads bars when I’m parking & there are no lines. That’s pretty much the method I use when a shipper or receiver has no lines on the floor
Because I don't have holder for the load bars, I will secure them horizontally across behind the cab
Hey man, love the video, I'm in Florida, about to start CDL School, you think Magnum is a good company to start with for a rookie thanks!!
Great video keep it up
Preciate that! I definitely will…thanks for watching 💯✊🏾
Bro did you get your CDL in Florida? I just enrolled in the truckers institute in Sanford, about to start. By orlando kinda. Im getting out of the HVAC business, been doing it for 15 years and am miserable. This job is right up my alley, im hella excited.
a job is a job
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I just got my cdl yesterday how you like otr?
I finish my classes next week man I’m only 21
I'm curious. What factors played a role in you choosing Magnum over say, Swift, Schneider, Crst, ect...? I ask because I hear schools are usually pipelined for those carriers.
I’m from Florida and a lot of companies aren’t hiring drivers out of Florida right now. That was 1 reason. & the biggest reason was…I got my CDL from a private school, so I already had my CDL license before I started looking for companies to run with. As a new driver, Magnum pays more than any of those companies you named. Looking back, it’s the best decision I could’ve made 🙏🏽
@@anthonywavestrucking I wonder what they got against Fla? Thanks for the reply. One more question. In this vid, I believe you said it gets crucial if a trailer is empty when in Chicago? Does that mean chi is more regulated or something else lol?
@@mattash6612 Florida sucks when it comes to booking loads. It’s hard to get good paying loads coming in or leaving Florida. So a lot of companies won’t hire drivers from Florida because you lose a lot of money when you send your drivers home if they live in Florida. & what I meant when referring to Chicago is that when it’s windy and you have a empty trailer, the wind will have your trailer blowing all over the place. It gets hard to keep your trailer in the lane when it’s super windy like that. You gotta slow all the way down and hold the steering wheel super tight
@@anthonywavestrucking Damn... So we're screwed in Florida... 😅
Can you tell us what the "low bars" or "load bars" (not sure which) were that you got from Wal-Mart? I've also heard of placing flashlights in the same places on the ground at night to help. Also, what was that green hook type tool with the handle that you used to release the trailer, and what do you call what you pulling/releasing?
The load bars I got from Walmart, I bought by mistake thinking they would be good enough to secure semi truck loads. They were not. The load bars I bought are for securing pickup truck loads. If you go in Walmart, go near or around the bike section and you’ll see different types of loads bars. Any of those will work. If you want to save money, I would go with the flash lights or orange cones also are cheaper. Hope that helps
@@anthonywavestruckingThanks, will keep that tip in mind when I finally start my career in a couple months. Have some things to work on first! The reason I also suggested flashlights as markers is that at night, since they emit bright light, they can be much easier to see in your mirrors. Also, what was that green hook type tool with the handle that you used to release the trailer, and what do you call what you pulling/releasing?
@@SweetBearCub It’s a pulley tool used to unlock the 5th wheel. Basically when your disconnecting the tractor from the trailer, you need to release the 5th wheel. You’ll learn that whenever you decide to get your CDL. It’s pretty simple once you get the hang of it. And whatever company you work for, they normally give you that tool for free. & most of the newer trucks release the 5th wheel on its own now
It’s always construction here in Chicago🤣🤣 no matter what
ALWAYS. I haven’t been through there 1 time without construction going on 🤦🏾♂️
Hella "no show" jobs on a Chicago construction site I imagine.
I would imagine as well..them jobs look like hard work for sure
I keep hearing freight is bad for Florida I live in Tampa if I were to get a CDL what would be my best bet living in Florida brand new with no OTR experience
Yeah it’s kinda hard getting loads comin in & out of Florida. But Tampa is actually a pretty good spot for loads. I would just start contacting trucking companies to see if they’ll take you on. Come companies may not give you a shot because your from Florida or brand new. But just keep researching & dialing till you find a opportunity. Transam trucking would probably take you. Also check out “Cypress truck lines”, Jacksonville Florida
How many months you been trucking now do you see yourself being a owner Operator
They get paid to sit around and waste time, that's why they always doing construction!
Facts! They do more chilling than they do work. It’s crazy out there
Does magnum allow CB Radios?
Yep…I got one in my truck right now
Nice, I’m in Fargo. I’m probably going to apply here. Thanks for the Videos.
@@fruitfullylimitless2636 you won’t regret it…thanks for watching! ✊🏾💯
You sound like you from Broward lmao
😂 Yessirrrrr…Born and raised my boy! ✊🏾💯
@@anthonywavestrucking that’s what’s up. Keep grinding 💯
@@scottie_dookie All I know is grind … Preciate you for watching 💯
What drug test does Magnum do?
I like the content but the way he talks is so annoying lmao
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