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Steven Spears
Приєднався 23 чер 2013
Uploading life clips!! #oilfield #CDL #commercial #18wheeler #semi
#rookie #howto #overtheroad #travel
#rookie #howto #overtheroad #travel
just a short motivational transparency, message! On what you gotta remember
#staymotivated #enjoy #lifeisbeautiful #sodak #dowhatyoulove #trucker #truckdriver
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Відео
What I do for a living | First stage of the process
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Bulk product pick up at Pete Lien in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Update on my life | beautiful buffalo Wyoming
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Life update | not much has changed | beautiful Wyoming & nature
South Dakota hail storms | are no joke
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#hailstorm #sd #tanker #springtime #storm #storytime #lessonlearn
3 year review | what you I’ve done | in the trucking industry
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3 year review | what you I’ve done | in the trucking industry
Balance of working life how important off time is for mental health.
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Balance of working life how important off time is for mental health.
North Dakota oil field update review what to expect
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North Dakota oil field update review what to expect
In depth about Old Dominion freight lines, P&D whether or not you should make the switch.
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In depth about Old Dominion freight lines, P&D whether or not you should make the switch.
Update on my current situation #LTL #miami
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Update on my current situation #LTL #miami
Estes Express line P&D 60 day review
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Estes Express line P&D 60 day review
Lifestyle of a Commercial Truck Driver by
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Lifestyle of a Commercial Truck Driver by
My guy. Just got a new sub from me.
Now that I got that out the way. What are a good company to work For up there in the oil field
Put all your videos on public so we can comment under your videos. Take it off kids version.
I did it. Sorry I didn’t know that was happening.
@ it’s all good I make videos myself that’s how I kno. I did the same mistake.
@ I meant to say make it public. Sorry bout that
Hi Steven you're handsome dude. Hope your still doing well 😜
….thanks!! I am doing very well, thank you for wishing me well!!
I totally hear you on the safety concerns as well.. I drove some ragged equipment… Looking back I didn’t even think about oilfield etc
Good video man. I worked for a small oil company for too long 13 yrs did the oil changes even painted above ground tanks and painted at their convenience stores they had like 10. I totally get working for small company and a boss I got into conflicts a few times because he would try and raise his voice and I’m not doing that, dealt with that growing up never again! Good video.
Comments aren’t available on the month ago video in Wyoming at that river.
Thanks for the motivation! Keep posting my man.
Thanks! Will do!
No but he is totally in charge how and how much goes on his trailer buddy
I think it’s all about your delivery. And how you communicate with the operator and be professional and not a raving ass. I know driving OTR definitely disassociate you from communicating proficiently. But I completely agree with you.
Apparently this is a little known fact-the driver is responsible for the axle weights. Depending on how the trailer is loaded it can drastically effect the weights on each axle-the gross vehicle weight may be less than 80k fed standard (or whatever the vehicle is permitted for) but be over weight on a particular axle depending on configuration which could end up in an out of service violation and ticket at a scale/portables. My truck and trailer is actually quite different from most general freight haulers and it does in fact have to be loaded in certain ways depending on the commodity. It’s unfortunate that the narrators comment reflects the major forklift operators out there and is COMPLETELY WRONG!!!
Buddy I load & driver every day !! 110,000 gross with drop axels!! Hush
@@stevenspears44IF that is a true statement then why in the hell would you be ragging on a driver that is particular about how his trailers loaded??? I’ve been doin this about 30 yrs and I’ve spent too much money acquiring my equipt to let some jag-off forklift driver either screw up my gear or put me in a situation where I’m not “axled” correctly. As far as you’re talking about gear…been there done that…spent a few years running hydraulic presses of the eastern seaboard OS and running usually around the 125k mark, mining equipt through the Rocky Mountains, and rail cars from NE to Jersey…so take your “hush” lips and slide ‘em around a shaft…
Why the hell would you waste your time writing a fucking paragraph, bro chill out enjoy life. It’s the Internet.
@@stevenspears44 I spent significantly less time posting my comment than you did posting a vid with an unintelligent and quite improper narrated comment (in regards to the fact that it is the truckers responsibility for proper axle weights and the trucker more that likely knows his equipment significantly better than some rando forklift Dewey)…. But you do you…
@JAleksandr go create a channel and help people and shut the fuck up or waste your time. You don’t even have a channel you don’t actually exist. You’re a fucking bot. Get the fuck out of here, buddy boy
My truck ashole load it myway
What P&D is there better one to get into?..
Honestly, I think it’s all about top-tier freight. The carrier that charges the most to move a pallet. Because it will arrive in one piece, and you will enjoy your job. That definitely can vary from state! get out & ask some drivers, in your area that work for the company you’re seeking
@@stevenspears44 well i just got into Estes P&D should be starting within 2 weeks ... leaving food service , i know ima take a pay cut im sure less hours at Estes
What endorsements are necessary?
Normally doubles and hazmat.
I know you don't work there anymore, but you gotta answer stuff like pay per hour, do they work you OT all the time, what time do you get in and out of work typically. thanks.
The thing about a big LTL companies is the pay varies from terminal and region, also overtime hours everything changes so I don’t want to put out this disinformation. I am no longer an LTL. I support the oil field so yeah.
Just started recently at OD, two weeks in, and I am starting to enjoy it. I used to do heavy haul, so at first it was overwhelming to me and stressful. Tommorow is my first day on my on so we gonna see how she goes. Thanks for the video Stephen
Oh yeah man, no worries. Thanks for the comment. How is it going?
@stevenspears44 Hey man thanks for the reply! It is going great, getting better day by day! I enjoy the social aspect of the job and getting to know knew people. The hardest part really is just finding out where to unload freight when going to a new place you have never been. My backing is getting better, though, work in progress haha. Also, my terminal manager is giving me good feedback too so I can't be doing that bad! Hope all is well with you!
Hey man!! You’re still at O.D? If so, still liking it?
Where u at OD?
South Dakota baby
Man would you recommend me in your experience which is the best to ship between places in California?. Thank you.
How did you make the jump to North Dakota? I want to do the same, OD had to let me go
Just curious why you quit old dominion and went to oil fields? Also, what was the biggest difference between Estes and Old dominion that you noticed?
How many stops do you get every day?
Working on the oil fields?? How can someone apply to start a career ?
Honestly, you moved to a field. And put boots on the ground. If you have experience, of course it’s a lot easier to reply via indeed or online. Honestly, I would knock doors. If you have experience.
Left ltl to drive otr?? 😂😂 damn..
😑 no I would never drive otr buddy
Three years and 4 jobs? That makes one ugly resume. :(
I’d loved to see ur success story!! Post content & help people!
You quit OD?
Yeah! A year & a half ago. Serving the oil & gas industry in Wyoming & the bakken
Then you quit and went to the oil fields?
Yes!! More money honey!!
From.Estes, to OD to oil fields in 2 years?
Yup 👍🏼
Does ODFL pay overtime after 40?
No
Is OD Union? I heard it was union.
False
I spent 10 yrs hauling in the Bakken....it's not the place for a CDL newbie to learn how to drive a TT
Why did you leave Estes? And do you still recommend Estes to Drivers?
I work there now if you have any questions feel free to ask.
I just applied, if they do contact me…what is a good advice that will help me during the hiring process?
I toured a driving school here in DE today and they recommended Old Dominion local. I start in July, should be licensed by mid-August. Wondering if you still recommend it, and if I can go ahead and apply B4 I finish the CDL.
Are you still with them? What are your hours?
So are you not happy now sonce you're not putting out any vids?
I can't believe you left ODFL. They're solid
I need a referral 😂😂
I’m going to apply for Old Dominion once I complete my 1 year otr experience and will get ALL those endorsements
@@kennedyespinosa7272 heck yeah man just remember to get out and look. Keep your driving records squeaky clean.
You aint oilfield your a truck driver
How many hours do you work a week? Can you work all the overtime you want? Can you work minimum hours and your job not be on the line?
Did wireline in Alberta. -20 degrees C sucks ass. Ain't doing that shit no more. Stack your cash, get to six figures in savings and GET THE HELL out.
That’s definitely the goal, but the professionalism in this industry is hard to come by. So I might stay and retire in this industry.. but who knows
I've been considering going up there for a while, but I can’t even lie, the winter scares the mess out of me. I need to get over it though. Any advice for a guy who’s trying to get his foot in the door? FYI, I've been trucking for 4 years now. Mainly OTR, Reefer, and Dry Van, and 6 months of Fuel Hauling experience (I have all my endorsements). However, I'm rusty as hell with driving stick shift. I hope you're right about them teaching you.
The best advice, I can give is to start somewhere, whether that’s hauling water, driving a winch truck, hauling Frack tanks. Working on or off the rigs. You could start out with a Frac crew. They’re always hiring because of the intense manual labor, you really have to take whatever you can when you first move up here. Once you have experience even three months, six months experience, you can really go anywhere that you want to in the oil field/CDL. It’s all about getting proficient at your 18 speed, high and low gear and winter driving experience in the Bakken. It’s scary man, but it’s worth it. It’s no easy task.
@ haven’t utilized my CDL A in which I got about 9years. Looking for a career shift.Will OD hire me with no real time on the road experience? I heard about OD new driver training and didn’t know if that would apply to me or would it be the same as a refresher training that would allow me to get on the road for them. Thanks for your answer in advance
I don’t so you need one year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience with in the last five years I believe. Definitely apply and see what they say, I would just call your nearest Old Dominion terminal.
If they call you in for the road test does that mean they want to offer you the job? I have my test coming up and not worried at all but don't want to get too excited
As long as you don’t screw up extremely bad. And they are in need of drivers you’re basically hired. As long as all your paperwork checks out. And you have a good attitude that is what will get you hired even if you’re driving isn’t the best
@@stevenspears44 yea been here 2 months now and love it!!!
I am an experienced dockworker of 25 years and never got hired at OD or Saia or FedEx or Estes. I am 65 I guess they don't want old people on their job
Can you get a job right out of CDL school?
If you relocate up here. that’s the main thing with little to no experience, you calling accompany out of state versus being a city over or a few miles away. That makes all the difference with a good driving record. And attitude.
Do you make deliveries in a 53', 48' or 28' for P&D?
I used to make deliveries and all of the above. Currently in South Dakota, supporting the bakken oil fields.
I was there 8 years when it first started I made 30% of the load hauling oil it went to half of that and I left. It may go back to 30% that's the only way I'm going back to that freezing state.
I hear you man, that’s normally what it pays 28 to 30% I think things are a lot better. It’s not the big boom, so lines at disposals are not as long. Infrastructure/roads are alot better now.
Y'all hiring for entry level oil riggers ? I found a place to rent I can afford in menot, but haven't locked in employment
Appreciate the information man, when you said they taught you did you mean how to load and unload water? Or taught you how to drive 13 and 18 speeds? I know how to drive 10 speeds because that's all my company has never drove a 13 or 18 before.