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SMOOTH OPERATOR TRUCKING
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On this channel we will talk about most things trucking related. Join me on my trucking journey as I transition from serving 20 years in the army to truck driver, owner operator and ultimately small fleet owner. I will share my experiences, give advice and just show how much fun and rewarding trucking can be.
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REPLACING ALTERNATOR ON 2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA DETROIT 60 SERIES 14L
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Replacing parts at receiver. 2007 Freightliner Columbia #smoothoperatortrucking
WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER BUY AN OLD TRUCK\n#Smooth operator trucking
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Should you buy old or new that is the question #Smooth operator trucking #Veteran trucker #Owner operator truckers
TRUCKING KNIGHTS OF THE ROAD
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INTERVIEW: SECRETS OF A SMOOTH OPERATOR
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INTERVIEW: SECRETS OF A SMOOTH OPERATOR
7 Keys To Succeeding For New FedEx Ground Contractors
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7 Keys To Succeeding For New FedEx Ground Contractors
77 YEAR OLD 7 MILLION MILE TRUCKER TALKS ABOUT OLD SKOOL TRUCKING
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77 YEAR OLD 7 MILLION MILE TRUCKER TALKS ABOUT OLD SKOOL TRUCKING
HOW MUCH CAN YOU MAKE AT MERCER TRANSPORTATION IN A WEEK? | $8,000?
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HOW MUCH CAN YOU MAKE AT MERCER TRANSPORTATION IN A WEEK? | $8,000?
MERCER TRANSPORTATION | OWNER OPERATOR | 1ST TRIP TO WASHINGTON STATE | TIME LAPSE
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MERCER TRANSPORTATION | OWNER OPERATOR | 1ST TRIP TO WASHINGTON STATE | TIME LAPSE
HOW MUCH CAN YOU MAKE AT MERCER TRANSPORTATION | $600,000?//
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HOW MUCH CAN YOU MAKE AT MERCER TRANSPORTATION | $600,000?//
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN OWNER OPERATOR?
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SO YOU WANT TO BE AN OWNER OPERATOR?
OWNER OPERATOR PAY IN THE DUMPS #owneroperator #TRUCKERPAY #mercertransportation
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OWNER OPERATOR PAY IN THE DUMPS #owneroperator #TRUCKERPAY #mercertransportation
OWNER OPERATOR PAY | MONTHLY RECAP | FEB 2023 #owneroperator
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OWNER OPERATOR PAY | MONTHLY RECAP | FEB 2023 #owneroperator
OWNER OPERATOR PAY | JAN 2023 | MONTHLY RECAP #owneroperator
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OWNER OPERATOR PAY | JAN 2023 | MONTHLY RECAP #owneroperator
INTERVIEWED BY MY SON ON THE ROAD (PART 4) #owneroperator #trucking #truckdriver
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INTERVIEWED BY MY SON ON THE ROAD (PART 4) #owneroperator #trucking #truckdriver
INTERVIEWED BY MY SON ON THE ROAD (PART 3)#owneroperator #trucking #truckdriver
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INTERVIEWED BY MY SON ON THE ROAD (PART 3)#owneroperator #trucking #truckdriver
INTERVIEWED BY MY SON ON THE ROAD #owneroperator #trucking #truckdriver
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INTERVIEWED BY MY SON ON THE ROAD #owneroperator #trucking #truckdriver
INTERVIEWED BY MY SON ON THE ROAD (PART 1) #owneroperator #trucking
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INTERVIEWED BY MY SON ON THE ROAD (PART 1) #owneroperator #trucking
FOREVER TRUCKER #owneroperator #truckdriver #trucking
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FOREVER TRUCKER #owneroperator #truckdriver #trucking
CHANGING HVAC CONTROL MODULE 2007 FREIGHTLINER COLOMBIA #freightliner #owneroperator
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CHANGING HVAC CONTROL MODULE 2007 FREIGHTLINER COLOMBIA #freightliner #owneroperator
Mastering Mercer Forklift Loads: A Truck Driver's Guide
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Mastering Mercer Forklift Loads: A Truck Driver's Guide
OWNER OPERATOR TRUCKING: RANT STUCK ON GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE FOR 6 HOURS#owneroperator
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OWNER OPERATOR TRUCKING: RANT STUCK ON GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE FOR 6 HOURS#owneroperator
OWNER OPERATOR LIFE: CHANGING TURBO SPEED SENSOR
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OWNER OPERATOR LIFE: CHANGING TURBO SPEED SENSOR
REPLACED MY TURBO ACTUATOR DETROIT 60 SERIES 14 L 2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA #owneroperator
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REPLACED MY TURBO ACTUATOR DETROIT 60 SERIES 14 L 2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA #owneroperator
BONEHEAD TRUCKER TIPS TRAILER #trucking #owneroperator #boneheadtruckers
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BONEHEAD TRUCKER TIPS TRAILER #trucking #owneroperator #boneheadtruckers
FREIGHTLINER CALLED THE COPS ON ME #trucking #freightliner #owneroperator
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FREIGHTLINER CALLED THE COPS ON ME #trucking #freightliner #owneroperator
OWNER OPERATOR | AIR SWITCH REPLACEMENT | FREIGHTLINER
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OWNER OPERATOR | AIR SWITCH REPLACEMENT | FREIGHTLINER
OWNER OPERATOR | TRUCKER LIFE | CREATING THE DREAM
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OWNER OPERATOR | TRUCKER LIFE | CREATING THE DREAM
Is it a good time to join mercer im im all clear to start orientation on Wednesday next week
@@donyero9033 I’ll be honest with you. Mercer is not a bad company. Their system with the first in first out takes a little bit of getting used to. The average owner operator won’t last long over here, but I don’t know you or your work ethic, business sense, and trucking history, or your expectations. How much are you expecting to gross a week? What are your business expenses? What are your personal expenses? Do you know your cost per mile (including paying yourself) do you know your fuel cost per mile? Do you know that every time you move your truck it costs you money even if it’s just driving to Walmart for groceries. Do you know the difference between fixed costs and variable costs? If you can live with grossing $4,000 a week and taking home $1,500-$2,000 (dry van) you’ll be fine. You can do better, but out the gate until you learn the system that’s where I would set my expectations. A $5,000 week is a good week at Mercer. The really good owner operators do $5,500-$6,000 a week, but they have really figured the system out and run the proper lanes to do so. Not trying to scare you off just being honest. Feel free to reach out to me anytime with questions. Good luck at the end of the day it’s what you make of it.
@Smooth_Operator_83 yes I'm owner operator I stay out a year at a time an I go go go my expenses are really food phone stuff like that but I stay out 12 months at a time what do you think about that
@@donyero9033 I think you’ll be fine as long as you’re being strategic with load selection. Don’t take a good paying load to a dead zone unless it’s paying enough to justify it. At Mercer it’s more about the longer runs than the shorter pickup and drop off daily runs. I think you’ll be fine. Keep us posted.
@Smooth_Operator_83 yes I have been otr my 10 year career an 5 years as owner opp
Awesome! Good freight lines!
@@atlasshrugged3753 hey brother!!!
Super trucker Dan videos
Legend
@@zackdebestyt2959 facts!!!
You still at Mercer?
@@coolkidtymiere4318 yes I’m still at Mercer
Buying an old truck is a gamble, but so is buying a new one. Do your research and buy what fits your comfort level and needs. Stay safe and have fun 😊👍
@@TheFlatbedChick absolutely 💯!!!
why are you making a film while driving?
@@wesleymills2641 time management
Great advice, thank you! Other than online places like Indeed and Craigslist, how do you suggest looking for a contractor with lots of miles?
Actually go to a FedEx ground facility ( ground not express or freight but ground) and just ask how many contractors are there and are any of them hiring.
@@Smooth_Operator_83 Thank you so much!
@@natcoziay no problem
What's the hiring proccess at Mercer bro?
@@victormontoya422 very simple. Give them a call or online. They will have you in orientation the following week after background and work history checks of course. Orientation is in Louisville Ky. Once you pass your inspection there and have all your permits you should be on the road by Thursday or Friday. ( orientation starts on Mondays)
Great job🎉
@@truckchefro4534 thanks
Skills!
Thanks
Garbage switcher program at this station. Manager in charge is a whole joke and just lost his ability to train run switchers.
Thanks bro good information when I used to run under Landstar I ran myself the same way..
Awesome where are you now?
Too smooth
There’s a reason you can’t use the top step of the ladder 😂
@@trowwzers5057 facts lol
Good morning. I have the same truck as yours. I’m having an issue where my actuator arm is jumping up involuntarily. Even when I’m parked at idle it’s jumping when I’m but hitting the gas. I lose power and air but not enough to drop more than 1-3 mph. Was this the same issue you were having?
No mine was just leaking overall it ended up being the turbo itself. I’m still having power issues but not as bad. I just replaced my air to air because I was told that was the issue but that didn’t fix it
Good morning. I have the same truck as yours. I’m having an issue where my actuator arm is jumping up involuntarily. Even when I’m parked at idle it’s jumping when I’m but hitting the gas. I lose power and air but not enough to drop more than 1-3 mph. Was this the same issue you were having?
The fuel savings on new trucks is incredible i got a 2021 cascadia and getting 9.5 mpg
@@jram0001 yeah I ran the numbers even if I would get at least 7.5 compared to 6.5 now and had a $1,500-$2,000 a month truck payment with half the maintenance I would do better.
Work out and Diet is the key to Trucking Successful. 💪
Mercer is not a good option for driver who want to be successful in trucking . If someone want to waste their time in trucking just go to Mercer . Too many deadhead long miles deadhead no revenue.
@@Leo5c2010 I agree that I deadhead more here than I did at Landstar
@@Smooth_Operator_83 I had two drivers from landstar they said the same thing. Same issue.
I think I may try the first few letters of the alphabet.. see how it goes lol. Baby steps
@@NicoleKendrell you should be able to get to F or G in 30 seconds lol
@@Smooth_Operator_83 I'll do my best lol
Hello there , you mentioned you replaced your turbo , what’s the info on that turbo where did you get it from ???
@@valmaye2 so in this video I just replaced the actuator. I got the actuator from the dealership. I did replace the actually turbo later ( which was the problem to begin with) it was the regular OEM from the freightliner dealership. If you give them the last 6 of your vin they will be able to get you the correct turbo.
Therer are a lot of different variables . The main issue that many don't discuss is *GOOD CONSISTENT FREIGHT RATES* Overall , are you really making enough money ?? .. Do you think that a general contractor , HVAC company , or electrical outfit is debating the issue of old trucks verses new trucks ????. Plus , you are not getting any younger . Are you thinking about the bog picture which factors into your health and retirement ??.
@@WISHBONEL7 always think f about the big picture. Out of those careers you mentioned, trucking is the only one that has made it easier to get into over the years which is another problem.
@@Smooth_Operator_83 Are you making money that you never have to touch again and put towards that business ?. I am talking about *CLEAN MONEY*
No truck driver in the history of truck driving has even made US $600k EVER., Anywhere on this planet.
Do you have the parts number 😊
@@fannyngangi9178 I don’t , but if you give then the lady 6 of your vin they should be able to find it
Gj
@@MrDRKH20 thanks
Keep it up brotha
@@susanhill8672 hell yeah!!!
Get it in!!
Guy said make 4500 a week staying out 4 weeks at a time lol hey to each their own
I'm just starting with Mercer. Any information on what contract i should go with or how to run. I will gladly appreciate.
Flatbed or dry van?
@@Smooth_Operator_83 dry
@@Smooth_Operator_83 I'm trying to net over 4k
I respectfully disagree. I love my old trucks.
What are you running? I can only go by my experience and my data since putting this truck into operation back in 2022. What’s your maintenance cost per mile?
Most guys with new trucks are playing another game . Shop near my home is full or older trucks . Bro thats some money
Yeah I thought operating an older truck would keep my cost low with no truck payment, but I was wrong
@@Smooth_Operator_83 No you not you doing what works for your business . As a future fleet owner it just makes senses to go new with payment's because I can say you see guys newer truck I can't say all but some are playing a different game besides trucking . I can't go beyond that because that's the pay conversion .
If break all the numbers down older truck cost more on the back end over time . I don't come up on my own it from someone that top industry without being maga Co . Not say sell your EQ you will never go to the next level in trucking with a older truck .
You want a truck with an apu that has not been idled. Idling is the newer truck killer. If someone has the discipline to not idle i guarantee that truck has also been maintained properly. So looking at engine hours are more important than miles today.
Thanks. Yeah having an older truck isn’t working for me. Most guys swear by it, but I wonder if they actually know their numbers. 2-3 years I have a the data in my operation to support change based on facts not feelings.
@@Smooth_Operator_83 believe nothing that you hear and half of what you see. I don't follow companies but there's some fleets out there with no idle policies I'd buy their trucks.
@@ICYPROFITS true facts thanks
I run fedex ground teams out of FL now, would like to be local but theres no money in running local, might as well stay Teams, make way more and my time off is clutch cant lie
Free gym workout no cost to you. Get R Done 🏹
Let’s Gooooo
Lookin good!
How can you make $600.000 dollars at 2 dollars per mile and it cost $1.50 per mile now you can’t drive for .50 cent per mile
No that’s the norm. I’m sure for most it’s just the opposite, but if one person does or did it then it’s not a lie. I can only go by what I was told from multiple reliable sources. It’s not my truth, I’m struggling, but I think that has to do more with my business model than Mercer.
They told our class that bull crap that’s a lie you can’t make a dime there don’t go this guy is telling pure lies
Mercer is the worse Company Ever I work there and make -$3800 dollars
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my boy you killing your back…get you a long sledgehammer if you going hit the block so you can stand up straight & have a slight bend in the knees & your body not taking all that vibration or use your crowbar use the back end slide it under the back of the block get it up enough & use the other end nails & everything come up. Don’t hurt yourself making the money stay safe
Cool I’ll give this a try thanks
Email me smologistics@yahoo.com Congrats on top ten again I have to pick your brain so I can be there one day.
This gentleman exit his truck the wrong way. How safe is this gentleman?
First of all, how dare you call me a gentleman lol
Do you have to get your truck through a bank load to work there? There is no lease programs there correct ?
No lease programs here. A bank loan or pay cash for a truck. I know some guys here with sfi leases.
Who do I need to talk to there about if they would help me get out of my lease program to come to work there?
I’m not sure if that’s a thing. Some leases allow you to take your truck elsewhere. Like SFI
@Smooth_Operator_83 OK I appreciate it.
Thank you
NO SIR YOU CANT!!! I was there 3 months an made 16k
Is it a good owner operator company to go to with a SFI truck weekly payment?
If you know how to operate your business absolutely. You can book your own loads here or have a coordinator at Mercer do it for you. I can tell you I know 3 guys that are in the top 10 earners at Mercer and 2 of them have SFI leases.
@@Smooth_Operator_83 ok ima go with them then preciate
Also they drug test is hair test or urine test?
@@tiffanyligon8152 urine. Use me as a referral truck 22774
@@Smooth_Operator_83 ok I got you
You have to get off the cents per mile attitude. You don’t get paid by the mile at landstar you get paid by the load. If you aren’t booking loads that pay a minimum of $1400 a day before Landstar’s cut you are truly going backwards. Set a weekly revenue goal & you will do fine. Also “long haul” loads generally are cheap compared to moving a step at a time from East to West.
My mentor is Larry Long of blue ribbon logistics. I look at daily revenue, weekly, and monthly. At Mercer I try to do $1,000 a day and $1,500 for a weekend load for $5,500 (that’s after Mercers cut) a week. Cost per mile isn’t the end all be all, but you do have to try to stay above your CPM after deadhead and all miles. Mine is $1.50 a mile. It’s hard stringing 4-5 loads a week together here because of the deadhead in between loads and scheduling conflict. Sometimes it’s been better to take a longer less paying load to keep the revenue going.
Damn this comment was for another video I was watching lol. What a clown 🤡. Anyways glad to see your doing good over at Mercer I hadn’t seen anything from you in a while. Hope you’re still keeping the Larry Long mindset over there.
@@johnpiper5815 lol absolutely it’s all good trying my best.
Short answer..hell no. All cons no money or benefits. Go to UPS. End of story...