Steven Spears
Steven Spears
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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
Old Dominon P&D city Driver review
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Old Dominon P&D city Driver review
Estes Express line P&D 60 day review
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Estes Express line P&D 60 day review
How I get around
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How I get around
How I wash my gloves on the road
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How I wash my gloves on the road
Lifestyle of a Commercial Truck Driver by
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Lifestyle of a Commercial Truck Driver by
How I got my CDL
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How I got my CDL
The arc of San Lucas Mexico
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The arc of San Lucas Mexico
La Paz Mexico 🇲🇽 🔥🔥
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La Paz Mexico 🇲🇽 🔥🔥

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @4everyoung869
    @4everyoung869 2 дні тому

    My guy. Just got a new sub from me.

  • @4everyoung869
    @4everyoung869 2 дні тому

    Now that I got that out the way. What are a good company to work For up there in the oil field

  • @4everyoung869
    @4everyoung869 2 дні тому

    Put all your videos on public so we can comment under your videos. Take it off kids version.

    • @stevenspears44
      @stevenspears44 2 дні тому

      I did it. Sorry I didn’t know that was happening.

    • @4everyoung869
      @4everyoung869 2 дні тому

      @ it’s all good I make videos myself that’s how I kno. I did the same mistake.

    • @4everyoung869
      @4everyoung869 2 дні тому

      @ I meant to say make it public. Sorry bout that

  • @dennisalvarez2518
    @dennisalvarez2518 17 днів тому

    Hi Steven you're handsome dude. Hope your still doing well 😜

    • @stevenspears44
      @stevenspears44 17 днів тому

      ….thanks!! I am doing very well, thank you for wishing me well!!

  • @everett8610
    @everett8610 25 днів тому

    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

  • @everett8610
    @everett8610 25 днів тому

    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.

  • @everett8610
    @everett8610 Місяць тому

    Comments aren’t available on the month ago video in Wyoming at that river.

  • @jimmybeasley6008
    @jimmybeasley6008 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the motivation! Keep posting my man.

  • @dougusher-tf6mz
    @dougusher-tf6mz 2 місяці тому

    No but he is totally in charge how and how much goes on his trailer buddy

    • @stevenspears44
      @stevenspears44 2 місяці тому

      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.

  • @JAleksandr
    @JAleksandr 2 місяці тому

    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!!!

    • @stevenspears44
      @stevenspears44 2 місяці тому

      Buddy I load & driver every day !! 110,000 gross with drop axels!! Hush

    • @JAleksandr
      @JAleksandr 2 місяці тому

      @@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…

    • @stevenspears44
      @stevenspears44 2 місяці тому

      Why the hell would you waste your time writing a fucking paragraph, bro chill out enjoy life. It’s the Internet.

    • @JAleksandr
      @JAleksandr 2 місяці тому

      @@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…

    • @stevenspears44
      @stevenspears44 2 місяці тому

      @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

  • @stevenbowen8765
    @stevenbowen8765 2 місяці тому

    My truck ashole load it myway

  • @Trueblue03
    @Trueblue03 2 місяці тому

    What P&D is there better one to get into?..

    • @stevenspears44
      @stevenspears44 2 місяці тому

      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

    • @Trueblue03
      @Trueblue03 2 місяці тому

      @@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

  • @Recreate022
    @Recreate022 3 місяці тому

    What endorsements are necessary?

  • @propbraker
    @propbraker 3 місяці тому

    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.

    • @stevenspears44
      @stevenspears44 2 місяці тому

      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.

  • @josericardo5994
    @josericardo5994 3 місяці тому

    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

    • @stevenspears44
      @stevenspears44 2 місяці тому

      Oh yeah man, no worries. Thanks for the comment. How is it going?

    • @josericardo5994
      @josericardo5994 2 місяці тому

      @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!

  • @jlaw7827
    @jlaw7827 4 місяці тому

    Hey man!! You’re still at O.D? If so, still liking it?

  • @TroyP20
    @TroyP20 4 місяці тому

    Where u at OD?

  • @lofivibes-techanimestudios281
    @lofivibes-techanimestudios281 4 місяці тому

    Man would you recommend me in your experience which is the best to ship between places in California?. Thank you.

  • @thr3monthrestart325
    @thr3monthrestart325 4 місяці тому

    How did you make the jump to North Dakota? I want to do the same, OD had to let me go

  • @hurt1704
    @hurt1704 5 місяців тому

    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?

  • @darkghost-studio
    @darkghost-studio 5 місяців тому

    How many stops do you get every day?

  • @waxg2066
    @waxg2066 5 місяців тому

    Working on the oil fields?? How can someone apply to start a career ?

    • @stevenspears44
      @stevenspears44 2 місяці тому

      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.

  • @DG38594
    @DG38594 6 місяців тому

    Left ltl to drive otr?? 😂😂 damn..

    • @stevenspears44
      @stevenspears44 2 місяці тому

      😑 no I would never drive otr buddy

  • @beckyumphrey2626
    @beckyumphrey2626 6 місяців тому

    Three years and 4 jobs? That makes one ugly resume. :(

    • @stevenspears44
      @stevenspears44 3 місяці тому

      I’d loved to see ur success story!! Post content & help people!

  • @beckyumphrey2626
    @beckyumphrey2626 6 місяців тому

    You quit OD?

    • @stevenspears44
      @stevenspears44 3 місяці тому

      Yeah! A year & a half ago. Serving the oil & gas industry in Wyoming & the bakken

  • @beckyumphrey2626
    @beckyumphrey2626 6 місяців тому

    Then you quit and went to the oil fields?

  • @beckyumphrey2626
    @beckyumphrey2626 6 місяців тому

    From.Estes, to OD to oil fields in 2 years?

  • @johnnycolorado8410
    @johnnycolorado8410 6 місяців тому

    Does ODFL pay overtime after 40?

  • @CDLClassA
    @CDLClassA 7 місяців тому

    Is OD Union? I heard it was union.

  • @445xone
    @445xone 7 місяців тому

    I spent 10 yrs hauling in the Bakken....it's not the place for a CDL newbie to learn how to drive a TT

  • @IllUMINATED33
    @IllUMINATED33 7 місяців тому

    Why did you leave Estes? And do you still recommend Estes to Drivers?

    • @schoopinprofit
      @schoopinprofit 3 місяці тому

      I work there now if you have any questions feel free to ask.

  • @abrazosnobalazosxd1827
    @abrazosnobalazosxd1827 7 місяців тому

    I just applied, if they do contact me…what is a good advice that will help me during the hiring process?

  • @jayhoggard92
    @jayhoggard92 8 місяців тому

    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.

  • @jayhoggard92
    @jayhoggard92 8 місяців тому

    Are you still with them? What are your hours?

  • @14hrLIVESnoTIME2WORK
    @14hrLIVESnoTIME2WORK 8 місяців тому

    So are you not happy now sonce you're not putting out any vids?

  • @14hrLIVESnoTIME2WORK
    @14hrLIVESnoTIME2WORK 8 місяців тому

    I can't believe you left ODFL. They're solid

  • @swerve_man
    @swerve_man 8 місяців тому

    I need a referral 😂😂

  • @kennedyespinosa7272
    @kennedyespinosa7272 8 місяців тому

    I’m going to apply for Old Dominion once I complete my 1 year otr experience and will get ALL those endorsements

    • @stevenspears44
      @stevenspears44 2 місяці тому

      @@kennedyespinosa7272 heck yeah man just remember to get out and look. Keep your driving records squeaky clean.

  • @lowkeyhim556
    @lowkeyhim556 9 місяців тому

    You aint oilfield your a truck driver

  • @8split2
    @8split2 10 місяців тому

    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?

  • @petrolekh
    @petrolekh 10 місяців тому

    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.

    • @stevenspears44
      @stevenspears44 10 місяців тому

      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

  • @JuneBugginTrucking
    @JuneBugginTrucking 10 місяців тому

    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.

    • @stevenspears44
      @stevenspears44 10 місяців тому

      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.

  • @HarryPedro-e5x
    @HarryPedro-e5x 10 місяців тому

    @ 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

    • @stevenspears44
      @stevenspears44 10 місяців тому

      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.

  • @crakkfuentes74
    @crakkfuentes74 Рік тому

    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

    • @stevenspears44
      @stevenspears44 10 місяців тому

      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

    • @crakkfuentes74
      @crakkfuentes74 10 місяців тому

      @@stevenspears44 yea been here 2 months now and love it!!!

  • @Scranton0
    @Scranton0 Рік тому

    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

  • @bageltv3489
    @bageltv3489 Рік тому

    Can you get a job right out of CDL school?

    • @stevenspears44
      @stevenspears44 10 місяців тому

      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.

  • @martez752
    @martez752 Рік тому

    Do you make deliveries in a 53', 48' or 28' for P&D?

    • @stevenspears44
      @stevenspears44 10 місяців тому

      I used to make deliveries and all of the above. Currently in South Dakota, supporting the bakken oil fields.

  • @lauramater628
    @lauramater628 Рік тому

    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.

    • @stevenspears44
      @stevenspears44 10 місяців тому

      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.

  • @michaelchaos51501
    @michaelchaos51501 Рік тому

    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

  • @FLB-Pancho
    @FLB-Pancho Рік тому

    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.