I’ve been following and watching your videos. Your really helping me to start my very own dump truck business with out even knowing me. I just want thank you for being open with your day to day and the Ins and outs, the good and bad. But you are giving guys like me an open view of the operation and know if it’s really worth starting. Thank you again and keep trucking
Yeah, I read a book about starting a business. The book suggested a mentor and to associate with someone who has already done what you are aiming to accomplish. So Brian is giving me tips with these videos, he is my mentor. I still have to do the work but at least I have guidance and a plan now.
"Is it worth it" has nothing to do with being a hard worker. I sit behind a desk everyday and want to buy a truck. I ask "Is it worth it" meaning will it sustain my cost of living. Can I give up this steady paycheck, buy a truck and not render my family homeless. Is it difficult to find work, will I find enough work to make at least what I am now...those are real life concerns.
great video!! Im thinking of getting a gravel truck, see I have a mini excavator and now Im thinking in future that a bigger machine is needed, I have a single tire 1 ton pick up now and for legal weights I need a dually, ford chev and dodge are asking huge prices for what I need, so ya Im in the dirt business as there is money to be made but I am not trying to become a millionaire, thank you for a real good video, there is one thing a cant bring myself to do, go on vacation..... the reason for this is the cost of the money spent on the vacation plus the money I didn't make with the equipment, so to anyone that is married with kids they too have to be on board with the ups and downs of being an owner/operator:)
Great vid on numbers have you ever put your truck on on rent for anyone for example like silver streak or fischer trucking? Im in WA too diving a T&T for an outfit but want my own truck one day.
Great video man. I retire from active duty soon and are giving very serious thought of starting my own company. I'm not concerned with making amazing amounts of income, I need about $2500 a month to maintain my living with my retirement income. Enjoying my job is the highest priority to me. Thanks again for the videos!
ON THE BACK CYLINDER FOR THE GATE LOCKS? YES I DID AND WHAT IT DOES IS ALLOWS ME TO FLIP THE PTO SWITCH WITHOUT PUSHING IN THE CLUTCH SO I TOOK IT OFF ITS NOT WORTH THE HEADACHE SINCE I NORMALLY PUSH IN THE CLUTCH ANYWAYS TO ENGAGE IT
Fuel, repairs, truck payment, per diem, (office rent) if you’re using a room in your house as your office, medical insurance (depending if it surpasses 7% of adj gross inc), extra business expenses such as tools, equipment, and everything work related. You can also write off charity if you pay church tithe, and if you have kids above 7 yrs old you can write them off 6k$ each child as child worker. Pretty much you don’t have to pay taxes if you can show receipts. Great Video Bro. I got a few questions for you as I’m transitioning from OTR to dump trucking. Can I email you?
@@BRIANVANDUYN I have been owner operater since 1992 and never had new truck. Good used is much better to buy than totally new. 60 to 70 % price 90 % still work wearth. Most hard thing is find good used. 4 times i have find good and 1 was real disaster.
Danni Zhang lol if you find a dump truck driving job for any of those figures please I’m begging call me lol most company dump truck drivers MIGHT make $20 an hour. I’ve never met anyone that made that much even but I’m sure they are out there.
I opened my dump truck business with no experience or knowledge what so ever. I was only 18yrs old when I bought my first Mack RD688S that same week the 2 back tires went flying off the truck, the axel seal was damage and I had no clue I saw oil all over the tire I just rolled with it.
This is a informative video what would like if you would say the numbers instead of just saying that this is what I made cuz for some people might be driving and want to hear the exact numbers that you say in can't look at the phone or computer or whatever very informative just saying
I know people in construction businesses personally however there's a broker named Geo. Use him. Going rate for single dump in Seattle is $130/hour. Well like $120-$130.
My check every week is 3000-3500 every week. I just got connected to a contract for 2.5 years it pays 47.21 per load I'm doing 18-21 loads per day 7 days per week if the rain doesn't put me out for a day or two.
@@jasonbush259 If you gross $3,000 in a week, how much of that is actual profit? Do you do your own repairs or have someone else do this? How many miles driven on an average on a $3,000 week? What does it really cost to maintain these trucks? How many hours are you actually working, including everything you do repair wise and administration wise?
@@tellmestraight everything is cut very close, and it also depends on the job I'm working. Yes I do most of my basic mechanical work. Mostly change tires, grease, adjust clutch and slack adjustments.
I just want own an get jobs an contracts u want to have 2 drivers full ten hour shifts i not going stop doing my current job in healthcare so everything is profit
Rainy winters can be brutal. 2 days a week from December through Febuary and sometimes into March sucks. That's if your down south. Up north you haul salt and that is it in the winter. You might sneak 1 full week in maybe 4 days but its rare in the winter. Finding work is another issue, some folks will use you but they want 10% which I find to be a bit greedy. That means in 2 weeks one entire day of your hard earned money goes to the boss. I hauled 65 loads of dirt yesterday 3 or 4 hundred feet away for 9 hrs and I was one worn at dude when I got home. I earned 720 bucks with the truck and 72 bucks will go to the guy that got me the job. I didn't burn much fuel idling around all day onsite building up house pads. I burned 1/4 tank of fuel. Driving a truck is harder on the body than anything I've ever done but try it if you must, I love it just not short dirt hauls with a fast loader and few trucks.
Only issue I have is repairs. Yes repairs are expensive but that's the name of the game. Many owner operators in Jersey who don't know anything about repairing their own truck but the money they make= small dent on their income when spending on repairs. Owner operators don't have time to repair their own trucks. I think you are wrong about having to repair your own truck. Owner operators have their own families and shit to do on their free time.😤
Service and repair on weekend is hobby for owner operator no work, because it is not payed. And if you start thinking it work, you will end all business soon. Because you are then so low payed.
I am 62 I always worked for people more than 30 years I live in the Anthracite region of pa was told I can make 6 7 hundred a day to stay local want to do this but nervous @ the same time. I was planning on spending about 35k on a truck can I get something reliable for that? you think?
Thanks for your input maybe I'll continue working for someone do you do Coal loads?? Maybe buy a day cab tractor do containerd from the ports to hazelton
There are plenty of factoring companies out here that will help you get paid within ten days you give them your receipts for balance owed they will pay you and they will collect from the company TBS is a factoring company give them a call
@Gary Kunkle He said he works 7 days a week mostly. Did you read his comment and try to understand or just look for a way to attack? He has been doing it for 10 years i trust he knows what he is talking about. Trust me it is a lot different working this much in your fifties and sixties than as a younger man. I appreciate the advice especially the part about needing to fix the truck yourself. That rules me out. If you spend 5-10 hours per week on that and not get paid for that time that would get old for me fast.
I’ve been following and watching your videos. Your really helping me to start my very own dump truck business with out even knowing me. I just want thank you for being open with your day to day and the Ins and outs, the good and bad. But you are giving guys like me an open view of the operation and know if it’s really worth starting. Thank you again and keep trucking
I feel the exact same way. I love how he is doing this
Yeah, I read a book about starting a business. The book suggested a mentor and to associate with someone who has already done what you are aiming to accomplish. So Brian is giving me tips with these videos, he is my mentor. I still have to do the work but at least I have guidance and a plan now.
"Is it worth it" has nothing to do with being a hard worker. I sit behind a desk everyday and want to buy a truck. I ask "Is it worth it" meaning will it sustain my cost of living. Can I give up this steady paycheck, buy a truck and not render my family homeless. Is it difficult to find work, will I find enough work to make at least what I am now...those are real life concerns.
Lol seriously, like he's not just buying a truck and booking loads. Not that different than a typical job.
You the man. Congrats to you and your family on the success
Great vid bro! So transparent, really appreciate it.
THANKS MAN!
It depends on a lot of things such as good or bad equipment, how often you're working, and who you're working for.
Im glad it seems you are doing well!! I was wondering how the detroit is doing?
And i really appreciate this perspective.
Love the extensive breakdown
Oh wow just stumbled across your channel and didn’t realize your from the graham area which is close to me. Great info!
great video!! Im thinking of getting a gravel truck, see I have a mini excavator and now Im thinking in future that a bigger machine is needed, I have a single tire 1 ton pick up now and for legal weights I need a dually, ford chev and dodge are asking huge prices for what I need, so ya Im in the dirt business as there is money to be made but I am not trying to become a millionaire, thank you for a real good video, there is one thing a cant bring myself to do, go on vacation..... the reason for this is the cost of the money spent on the vacation plus the money I didn't make with the equipment, so to anyone that is married with kids they too have to be on board with the ups and downs of being an owner/operator:)
Great vid on numbers have you ever put your truck on on rent for anyone for example like silver streak or fischer trucking? Im in WA too diving a T&T for an outfit but want my own truck one day.
Yeah i rent it out. That's where 90% of my gross revenue comes from.
Great video man. I retire from active duty soon and are giving very serious thought of starting my own company. I'm not concerned with making amazing amounts of income, I need about $2500 a month to maintain my living with my retirement income. Enjoying my job is the highest priority to me. Thanks again for the videos!
Thank you for your service! Owning a business is awesome and crazy at the same time!!!
@@BRIANVANDUYN where do you live? I used to be stationed in Bremerton and Everett.
What is the program your using to , file all your expenses and all that in the computer ?
Quick books desktop
Wouldn't your expenses be deducted b4 tax?
thanks for this video im currently a class a driver and saving up for a truck what truck you recommend and year?
Check out the frequently asked questions playlist on the channel playlists!
Thanks for this video
Is quick books pretty easy for inputting everything?
Yeah once you get the hang of it its pretty user friendly
Hey brian you should do another video like this now!! I would love to hear your thoughts now and see the differences!
Thanks for the idea!
U CAN DO WRITE OFFS U DONT HAVE TO PAY TAXES
What software did you use to create these charts ?
Quickbooks
Did you pull that thing I thought was a check valve?
ON THE BACK CYLINDER FOR THE GATE LOCKS? YES I DID AND WHAT IT DOES IS ALLOWS ME TO FLIP THE PTO SWITCH WITHOUT PUSHING IN THE CLUTCH SO I TOOK IT OFF ITS NOT WORTH THE HEADACHE SINCE I NORMALLY PUSH IN THE CLUTCH ANYWAYS TO ENGAGE IT
Where do you look for loads as an owner operator of a dumb truck? or are you doing subcontracting work?
Sub contracting! Hauling for contractors and rock quarries and asphalt companies. EXCAVATION contractors heavy civil , infrastructure.......
good video brian. but why 6k for uncle sam?? isnt fuel and repairs are tax right offs
Fuel, repairs, truck payment, per diem, (office rent) if you’re using a room in your house as your office, medical insurance (depending if it surpasses 7% of adj gross inc), extra business expenses such as tools, equipment, and everything work related. You can also write off charity if you pay church tithe, and if you have kids above 7 yrs old you can write them off 6k$ each child as child worker. Pretty much you don’t have to pay taxes if you can show receipts. Great Video Bro. I got a few questions for you as I’m transitioning from OTR to dump trucking. Can I email you?
Is you business registered as a LLC?
Hi
BRIAN,
How much you paid for quickbook?
I'm looking dump truck to buy and start my business.
Thank you
150$ I think for desk top version
215$ for the mac version
Awesome go Brian
Thx Kyle!
Will you ever buy a brand new truck when able?? Will you build your company with more than one truck? Just curious
locsta606 yes I will buy more trucks. Will I buy a brand new one. Probably not but a very nice used one probably
@@BRIANVANDUYN I have been owner operater since 1992 and never had new truck. Good used is much better to buy than totally new. 60 to 70 % price 90 % still work wearth. Most hard thing is find good used. 4 times i have find good and 1 was real disaster.
SFtruckerWolf can I have your email brotha? I’m looking to start my own my dump truck business with a used truck.
How do u find work?
Clearly great potential even with just one truck.
What software do you use to see expense and income?
Quickbooks
If just driving for the company, 36~42/hr is a decent pay for this job?
Danni Zhang lol if you find a dump truck driving job for any of those figures please I’m begging call me lol most company dump truck drivers MIGHT make $20 an hour. I’ve never met anyone that made that much even but I’m sure they are out there.
@@snowblowerman5115 here where? Lol
I opened my dump truck business with no experience or knowledge what so ever. I was only 18yrs old when I bought my first Mack RD688S that same week the 2 back tires went flying off the truck, the axel seal was damage and I had no clue I saw oil all over the tire I just rolled with it.
That's crazy!!!
This is a informative video what would like if you would say the numbers instead of just saying that this is what I made cuz for some people might be driving and want to hear the exact numbers that you say in can't look at the phone or computer or whatever very informative just saying
dang 690 a month insurance is great! who is your provider?
Rn Berkshire Hathaway
Jay Bo is right DO NOT BASE YOUR BUSINESS MODEL OFF OF WHAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED YOUR AREA WILL BE DIFFERENT!!!
How about Florida? Tampa area?
@@macknumber9 not sure what the rate is their.
U CAN WORK NIGHTS TOO IF U WANT ? HOW MANY HRS U CAN WORK MAX A WEEK? THEY PAY OT ?
@mouad bekka i own the truck i own the business, legally you can only drive truck for 11 hours a day.
Read up on the hourly rules for driving a commercial vehicle with a CDL.
I’m thinking of buying my own truck but I’m not sure about the rates in the Seattle area and not sure how to find the work?
Well your in th right place
I know people in construction businesses personally however there's a broker named Geo. Use him. Going rate for single dump in Seattle is $130/hour. Well like $120-$130.
For double, $150-$160.
How about startup costs and walk through of a typical week
@Lee Casseday check out the dump truck playlist
Awesome. Thanks!
How do you do to get jobs? Do you use an app, website or what?
I have a video on that !!! Now people call me
Email me.
How many trucks do you have?
Just 1 dump truck
But your getting paid hourly rate. What about if they pay you by the load? How does that work???
@check yo-self Iv never been payed by the load
@@BRIANVANDUYN so then how much should you charge for hourly rate?
@check yo-self 115-130
check yo-self brain do they pay By the day or end of week
Is Arizona a good area ?
@Ryder Teofilo im from washington only been to arizona once and it wasnt very long but it was fun when i was there
My check every week is 3000-3500 every week. I just got connected to a contract for 2.5 years it pays 47.21 per load I'm doing 18-21 loads per day 7 days per week if the rain doesn't put me out for a day or two.
Jason Bush how long is your shift to complete 18-21 loads 8-10hrs. Also where do you find work for your dump truck.
What are your expenses?
@@tellmestraight fuel, matainence and insurance
@@jasonbush259 If you gross $3,000 in a week, how much of that is actual profit? Do you do your own repairs or have someone else do this? How many miles driven on an average on a $3,000 week? What does it really cost to maintain these trucks? How many hours are you actually working, including everything you do repair wise and administration wise?
@@tellmestraight everything is cut very close, and it also depends on the job I'm working. Yes I do most of my basic mechanical work. Mostly change tires, grease, adjust clutch and slack adjustments.
Where the hell do you live? You must be a small contractor?
we just need to know how must can you make for a week or a month that simple
Depends on how much you work , i work every second i can , i make 120/h generally 5-7k per week
@@BRIANVANDUYN are you considering getting more trucks and to hire drivers? Why not double/triple your money?
@@ishotthesheriffthedeputyididnt don't bite off more than you can chew.
Yea but out of the 5 to 7k how much does he pay himself take home money?
Tyler Tucker also repairs and gas etc
would you say you live comfortably? enough to pay bills
Not knowing much about this business. Do you make enough to pay the bills? Thanks
yeah I make great money!!!
@@BRIANVANDUYN what is “great” money
So is this for one truck or what?
Yes
I just want own an get jobs an contracts u want to have 2 drivers full ten hour shifts i not going stop doing my current job in healthcare so everything is profit
Am on the same boat..have you bought a truck yet?
Can you do an update video?
@Matt M i will once i complete 1 full year
BRIAN VANDUYN wanna visit this comment especially with covid19
How many trucks do you own for your company
1
Wow just 1 truck... So i have no kids and im 28 year old with 1 truck do u think i can make a good living Sir.
id say so
You should do more of these I just got a dump making 85 hour
How do u get work
What city?
What kind of truck should I buy. I am interested
@@masoncuevas7407 isx Cummings 388 peterbuilt
Shit I wish rates were that good in stl area.
Mini Corndog they can be but the drivers gotta stick together
It's all about supply and demand if guys band together and don't work for low rates the demand will go up and they will be forced to raise rates
Jay Bo I think it's a lot to do with both they're may not be a right answer
What's the rates in STLOUIS mo. I'm trying to start in that area also.
??? So........?
Rainy winters can be brutal. 2 days a week from December through Febuary and sometimes into March sucks.
That's if your down south. Up north you haul salt and that is it in the winter.
You might sneak 1 full week in maybe 4 days but its rare in the winter.
Finding work is another issue, some folks will use you but they want 10% which I find to be a bit greedy.
That means in 2 weeks one entire day of your hard earned money goes to the boss.
I hauled 65 loads of dirt yesterday 3 or 4 hundred feet away for 9 hrs and I was one worn at dude when I got home.
I earned 720 bucks with the truck and 72 bucks will go to the guy that got me the job.
I didn't burn much fuel idling around all day onsite building up house pads. I burned 1/4 tank of fuel.
Driving a truck is harder on the body than anything I've ever done but try it if you must, I love it just not short dirt hauls with a fast loader and few trucks.
Wow. So the truck ride is beating u up
@@subconsciouslyinyahead7977 Yes it does absolutely!
Thanks for asking!😀
how old is your truck
1985,2020
awesome have you made a video about your 2020 ...i need details i want to buy a tandem dump i need info pros/cons from you if any
Dude you smoked to much pot in H.S
How many loads do you get a day
kinchion as little as 2 as many as 30 depending on if you are on a onsite job or trucking it far seems like my average is around 6-7
Only issue I have is repairs.
Yes repairs are expensive but that's the name of the game.
Many owner operators in Jersey who don't know anything about repairing their own truck but the money they make= small dent on their income when spending on repairs.
Owner operators don't have time to repair their own trucks. I think you are wrong about having to repair your own truck. Owner operators have their own families and shit to do on their free time.😤
Bro, are y serious if u don’t really care about the money? This guy made a video more than 20 mins and didn’t say anything
Thanks for watching pound that like button!
You still in business?
Yup
Service and repair on weekend is hobby for owner operator no work, because it is not payed. And if you start thinking it work, you will end all business soon. Because you are then so low payed.
Does ligma affect you at all?
@Pat McFarlan haha
Email me Brian...
why you make so complicate
Hahah it is complicated duh
I am 62 I always worked for people more than 30 years I live in the Anthracite region of pa was told I can make 6 7 hundred a day to stay local want to do this but nervous @ the same time. I was planning on spending about 35k on a truck can I get something reliable for that? you think?
Thanks for your input maybe I'll continue working for someone do you do Coal loads??
Maybe buy a day cab tractor do containerd from the ports to hazelton
There are plenty of factoring companies out here that will help you get paid within ten days you give them your receipts for balance owed they will pay you and they will collect from the company TBS is a factoring company give them a call
I'm in Ohio making 85 a hour and I got a used truck for 40k and I'm doing great.
@@mikeb6703 I'm trying to get started in Cincinnati ohio do you have any advice email or text me willielfrye@yahoo.com or 5132913793
@Gary Kunkle He said he works 7 days a week mostly. Did you read his comment and try to understand or just look for a way to attack? He has been doing it for 10 years i trust he knows what he is talking about. Trust me it is a lot different working this much in your fifties and sixties than as a younger man. I appreciate the advice especially the part about needing to fix the truck yourself. That rules me out. If you spend 5-10 hours per week on that and not get paid for that time that would get old for me fast.