Day In The Life Of A ROOKIE Truck Driver

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  • Опубліковано 30 жов 2024

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  • @ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY
    @ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY  Рік тому +14

    apply to drive for gp transco here + other stuff ⬇
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    Love ya'll 👊

  • @stevenfordham7510
    @stevenfordham7510 Рік тому +45

    3 weeks into solo otr because of watching your videos. I was watching this in my truck at a delivery and my Garmin picked up your Garmin when looking for a truck stop

    • @ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY
      @ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY  Рік тому +15

      haha I'll unintentionally send you on the wrong route. that's awesome that you got into trucking because of me. it's crazy how I inspire people to get into this job. hopefully you enjoy it. just remember to have ALOT of patience when driving a semi.
      also a tip my instructor gave me that I still use to this day was when you're approaching an onramp (your gps will show you an upcoming onramp long before your eyes can see it) look at the intersection on top of the hill as you approach. if a car turns right to merge onto the highway as you approach be aware. my instructor said if it looks close he moves over. those couple extra seconds of recognizing cars merging onto the highway really help in terms of braking early/moving over into the left lane.

  • @Forverlost2017
    @Forverlost2017 Рік тому +39

    I work third shift security and enjoy your long videos on my breaks.

  • @Charlesyo_
    @Charlesyo_ Рік тому +23

    I’m a rookie driver and man it’s tough, good days and bad days. Today I delivered at the convention center in Chicago. Was there from 5am to 3pm.. backing was tough but got a spotter and got it in..

    • @ewax_
      @ewax_ Рік тому

      it took you that long to back in?

  • @devilshark8200
    @devilshark8200 Рік тому +373

    Hey Alex, I couldn't help but notice the name of your video. Let me just say I'm a rookie trucker name Jason and my uncle had a company, that he left to me. My uncle had a massive heart attack in the middle of the night Sun/Mon sometime we found him in his truck in bed. He was the one who sent you $50 and asked for nothing back. That's the way he was,I'm a 21 year old rookie who just had his company thrown on me. He liked you and he told me that, 37 1/2 years he was a trucker. I have 6 months experience. I'm a newbie for sure but Alex, he even laughed at your jokes. He had premium memberships to support you in his own way. May he rip and know his dream is now mine, and I want some premium memberships too! Alex, thank you for your time sir!

    • @bayjay864
      @bayjay864 Рік тому +33

      Comment of the year! 🙌🏽

    • @davidfromhouston7889
      @davidfromhouston7889 Рік тому +20

      Make this the top comment!

    • @HorizonOutOfWar
      @HorizonOutOfWar Рік тому +22

      Wow, now that is THE story. Sorry for your loss, also wish you the best of luck with the business.

    • @DanielMiranda-nq2zc
      @DanielMiranda-nq2zc Рік тому +7

      What state is the trucking company in and is it open to anyone like if I would want to join it could I. Thank you.

    • @DanielMiranda-nq2zc
      @DanielMiranda-nq2zc Рік тому +3

      @@devilshark8200 thank you for the response it was very helpful, and if you could send the name of the compony that would also be very helpful.

  • @stevegatoloai2179
    @stevegatoloai2179 4 місяці тому +2

    I got ALOT of respect for a couple of things. The people in the Military and veterans and Truck drivers. You guys are the backbone of this country. Salute to you guys 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💯🫡

  • @scottthomas118
    @scottthomas118 Рік тому +59

    Alex, thank you for being so diligent about wearing gloves. I work at a depot driving an EPJ. A load lock bar latch gave me a tiny pinch and cut at the base of my left thumb. There was a rediculous amount of blood from that nick. That required a complete hour of paper work and phone calls. NOW I wear my gloves when working with load locks. Your example reminds me daily. Thank you.

    • @ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY
      @ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY  Рік тому +9

      Honestly I never thought about from a safety perspective but that's a good point.
      I just didn't want to get dirt on my hands from opening the trailer doors, strapping, etc and bringing that dirt inside my truck from touching everything.
      I like to keep my truck clean.

    • @phillp7777
      @phillp7777 Рік тому +3

      @@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY i swear doin this job.. just those hvy hvy back rear doors swinging in out in out.. load locks straps chains . omg
      I'd get seriously pair hockey gloves maybe to rly rly protect yur hands and knuckles bones..
      so many cuts bangs broken bones can happen instantly w this job. esp if u were fb driver. omg

    • @phillp7777
      @phillp7777 Рік тому +3

      or at least get those hvy padded both palm and back good rubber leather combo truckef gloves.. to protect yur bones skin knuckles hands fingers.
      get takoff and rings !
      I would never touch Nothing outside that any truck w out putting those hvy gloves on Summer or Winter.. no matter what. just ain't worth it.
      too too dangerous risky job.
      Only u can protect yurself. just do it. nobody else will.
      Think THINK first b4 u do anythjng.
      Worked air cargo in AirForce on C130, C5 C141s always wore my hvy leather gloves required by regs by the book... never lucky never got hurt
      plus steel toed boots.
      omg those huge tonnage metal pallets w strapped netted cargo 10' high flying by in out plane over rollers... was very scary how yur foot hand body could be crushed in seconds.. but USAF was pretty good Safety aware good habits rules in place.
      Goodluck

    • @inthezone666
      @inthezone666 Рік тому +3

      I learned that lesson the hard way unloading beer barrels in 2017 to local stadium I worked at...didnt realise the injury till two drops later when I saw the blood pouring from my middle finger....lesson well learnt lol

    • @henriquerodrigues127
      @henriquerodrigues127 Рік тому

      milwaukee sells some nice armored up gloves. im not a trucker but its certainly saved me from some bad injuries at work.@@phillp7777

  • @uraveragehaloenjoyer
    @uraveragehaloenjoyer Рік тому +104

    It is my dream to be a truckdriver. Not only will I be actually able to make a living off of it, but I can travel. Which I love to do. This helps me a lot. Thanks and good luck on your travels! ❤

    • @srbruh1188
      @srbruh1188 Рік тому

      same

    • @youMatterItDoesGetBetter
      @youMatterItDoesGetBetter Рік тому +2

      0 jobs right now, starting CDL-A school in a week.

    • @benc2798
      @benc2798 9 місяців тому +8

      Until you reach to city with narrow ass streets like NY. 🤣

    • @MrYabber
      @MrYabber 6 місяців тому +8

      @@benc2798That’s when you become a mf demon and do what you gotta do.

    • @Blumelom
      @Blumelom 4 місяці тому

      Same...

  • @RocknRollTrucker
    @RocknRollTrucker Рік тому +32

    18 years holding a CDL and i still feel like a new driver some days.

  • @Stratisfy
    @Stratisfy Рік тому +24

    Just got my license a couple weeks ago hope I can find a job soon 🙏🏽

    • @RealNoSolution
      @RealNoSolution Рік тому +11

      congrats working on mine right now! 🤟

    • @mattlewis1952
      @mattlewis1952 Рік тому +2

      I'm in class right now. Got a job wit Werner

    • @LP-bt4jk
      @LP-bt4jk Рік тому

      Should I get mine? Is it worth getting?

    • @tuneunleashed
      @tuneunleashed 6 місяців тому +3

      @@LP-bt4jkDepends what you want to do. Trucking is a very broad field. There is Food Services like what this guy is doing, Freight, Delivery, in the oilfield sector there is: Fracking, Well Services, Septic Services, Fuel Hauling, Drilling Rigs…it’s up to you

    • @socalrocks9082
      @socalrocks9082 5 місяців тому

      We need an update? Did you get a job?

  • @yvandubois63
    @yvandubois63 Рік тому +4

    Thanks for the post Alex!

  • @brianjones8800
    @brianjones8800 Рік тому +13

    Enjoyed this video, Alex! I mentioned this in the previous video about how much I LOVE that camera angle from your driver side mirror facing down your trailer while you're backing into a dock!!! As always, keep up the great work, my guy! Stay safe out there!

  • @deebo1103
    @deebo1103 Рік тому +1

    Very cool to see you hit Fargo and Grand Forks, ND. Have family here and I used to deliver in Hudson, WI and Minneapolis, MN, where it appears you started your day. Stay safe man, thanks for the videos!

  • @l.ls.8890
    @l.ls.8890 Рік тому +7

    Driving into some of these delivery and pick up places must drive you batty with no instruction signs giving exact directions of where to go. LOL

  • @jonmello6951
    @jonmello6951 7 місяців тому

    Safe travels, thanks for all your hard work

  • @uberHome713
    @uberHome713 Рік тому +7

    Im 32 years and ive already done more then 1million miles on the road. Ive seen alot of cities and towns. A nice experience and im still doing it.

  • @keenenfaison8821
    @keenenfaison8821 Рік тому +1

    Alex, I love your videos bro. I’m always running back and forth from Philly to Chicago.

  • @randywatts6969
    @randywatts6969 6 місяців тому

    Good luck in your new career, I just retired after 25 years on the road, you’ve got a LOT to learn, my friend, that only comes over time!

  • @karlbonnette7476
    @karlbonnette7476 Рік тому +3

    Hi, using bright chalk to mark which pin hole you need to move your trailer to helps. Just circle hole with chalk.

  • @cxtepo126
    @cxtepo126 Рік тому +5

    I love your truck. Beautiful interior and exterior. I use this same exact truck in ATS.

    • @cdc_9873
      @cdc_9873 Рік тому +1

      Didn't know the same truck was in the game. Now I HAVE to get it.

    • @cxtepo126
      @cxtepo126 Рік тому

      @@cdc_9873 oh yeah lol it's expensive though

  • @Uncle.Ruckus.No.Relation.
    @Uncle.Ruckus.No.Relation. Рік тому +5

    Happy belated birthday. And I enjoyed your story about how you got into trucking. But you suck at fishing 🎣 but I enjoy your videos, keep up the good work young man. ✌🏾

    • @ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY
      @ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY  Рік тому

      lol ill keep working on the fishing. I gotta improve my casting technique. hahaha

  • @wizardsalama
    @wizardsalama Рік тому +3

    post notification always on keep it up bro

  • @donotneed2250
    @donotneed2250 Рік тому +3

    Three hours? That's when I would do my paperwork and possibly take a nap. At times if I didn't feel sleepy I'd just rack out and try to relax and the next thing I know a knock on the door is waking me. I'm medically retired now but if you count my time on active duty I have over 30 years experience in 3 different countries. Try to eat properly, get some movement even if it's just walking and sleep whenever you can. Don't one be one of those I'd see sitting in the seat on their computer or phone and still be there 6 plus hours later when I wake up. And then they'd leave out before me and I'd catch up to them trying to stay awake while weaving down the road. That's dangerous. Be safe and don't forget to stop sometimes and smell the roses.

  • @JustinTrucking
    @JustinTrucking Рік тому +13

    Hey Alex, we've decided to honor my uncle by banning our personal cars Sunday for a graveside service and we're wearing our uniforms and bringing our trucks. In the last year I lost my mom to cancer and now this, but much like my uncle I'm no quitter never have been never will be and I'm going to send a gift to you like my uncle did I swear it.

  • @Mantis_Toboggan_TrashMan
    @Mantis_Toboggan_TrashMan Рік тому +12

    Just yesterday I decided I wanna become a trucker I'm pretty nervous about learning how to drive the trucks backing up seems like a nightmare.
    I'd hate to spend 5-7grand going to CDL school just to fail but I feel that's a bad mindset to have. But if I can get past learning how to drive these I don't think the life style would be an issue at all for me. I'd just buy a gaming laptop then bam I'm setup on entertainment during down time.
    I don't know right now I'm feeling pretty excited about the whole thing.

    • @SextetSexylee
      @SextetSexylee Рік тому

      Hi how are you doing today

    • @brody8857
      @brody8857 Рік тому +1

      I'm sort of the opposite to you at least partly. I'm not so worried about the actual driving and parking of the truck because I know that just takes lots of time and practice. I'm a bit indifferent about the lifestyle change. I am an introvert and I feel like I will be fine being alone for a long time, but the actual living part of being on the road is what concerns me. Eating, sleeping, showering, shitting etc etc and also truckstops scare me lol. I've been driving class B locally for about 3 years and I want to try the big rigs but man some days I just psych myself out of wanting to do it.

    • @saby7825
      @saby7825 Рік тому

      ​@@brody8857I'm similar. I'm hesitant about the lifestyle and safety, also driving for long periods of time. I'm an introvert too, but I worry being alone for too long will be bad for my mental health. I do like trucks though, I think they're pretty cool.

  • @NoName-q4i
    @NoName-q4i 4 місяці тому

    Alex is the most happiness talkative truck driver love this guy he sounds like the Dad on family guy lol 😂❤️

  • @chriswalsh2312
    @chriswalsh2312 Рік тому +3

    10k views in 10 hours. Way to rock that UA-cam money son!!!!

  • @fordisfurious
    @fordisfurious Рік тому

    Fargo viewer here. Nice to see you roll through town!

  • @aarontindell3216
    @aarontindell3216 Рік тому

    I’m fixing to start working for swift. My brothers been working out there for years and he’s actually going to be the one training me. 😅

  • @stevennovakovich2525
    @stevennovakovich2525 11 місяців тому

    I've had to drive into downtown Chicago plenty of times, especially to rail yards to pick-up/drop-off trailers. It isn't for the faint of heart.
    Used to drop/hook doubles quite often at the various 'Globalx' rail yards (Global 1, Global2, Global3, etc).
    Drivers at the company I worked for (which doesn't even exit anymore) drove triples as well so we had to go to various drop-yards in Indiana or Ohio as it is legal in those (and many others out west) to drive triples.
    It's scary with 53' trailers so I don't blame you not wanting to go there. Very tight turns and sometimes you run into one that is literally impossible to execute a 90 degree turn. Like anything else it's not bad if you plan a route ahead of time and include multiple sub-routes in case roads are closed, etc. I mapped-out every route possible from the highway exit I was planning on using.

  • @ilovetotri23
    @ilovetotri23 Рік тому +2

    Starts with an "S". I can think of 2 immediately, and I'm not a truck driver. Great video! I love watching you videos!

  • @HatchettGaming
    @HatchettGaming Рік тому +2

    speaking from experience, Swift would most definitely still hit something. I use to work for a company that aided trucking companies with pepsi and coke spills in the back of their trailers......I've seen some really bad drivers, cough swift cough, and some really good drivers.

  • @lonniejohnson8852
    @lonniejohnson8852 11 місяців тому

    That place you were at in Grand Forks ND was simplot, a French fry, tater tots, etc potato factory. I live in Fargo. I know that area well.

  • @Darwinwaterson1
    @Darwinwaterson1 11 місяців тому +1

    This is my dream job!

  • @KalebHarden-wd8yp
    @KalebHarden-wd8yp 11 місяців тому

    Nice to see you Alex keep up the good work

  • @MrTheGuyGaming
    @MrTheGuyGaming Рік тому +12

    Question for all the truckers, I know trucking isn’t easy and it’s mentally challenging cause of the long distance from family but was the time trucking worth it in the end? I’m thinking about getting my CDL

    • @Arthur.H.Studio
      @Arthur.H.Studio Рік тому +7

      The CDL is worth it. But being away from family is hard. Consider a local route bringing you home every day.

    • @youMatterItDoesGetBetter
      @youMatterItDoesGetBetter Рік тому +9

      0 kids, no wife... going to stack that cash for like 3 years.

  • @caleb_güero
    @caleb_güero Місяць тому

    3 hrs to unload is insane. I've unloaded a truck in 20 minutes with my forklift. I guess it depends on where you are and their process.

  • @Jacksxb
    @Jacksxb Рік тому

    Going strait form the shower to the outside in the snow is insane

  • @brooklynsown8217
    @brooklynsown8217 Рік тому

    Backing wit ya belt on is wild 😂

  • @TrickedHat
    @TrickedHat Рік тому +1

    Thats me just passed my heavy rigid 5 hours ago

  • @sufpmao
    @sufpmao Рік тому +4

    My favorite UA-camr 😎

  • @metallord6960
    @metallord6960 Рік тому +4

    Question from someone curious about this line of work: Is driving these massive trucks something that a slightly anxious driver can get used to?

    • @justin-reed
      @justin-reed Рік тому +8

      I drive it like my car and I’m in my last week of CDL school

  • @willfarschon5279
    @willfarschon5279 Рік тому +1

    love the content

  • @Bandit_579
    @Bandit_579 Рік тому +1

    That much weight I usually always put it in the 10/11 hole, I use holes in the steps on driver side door as my marker for sliding tandems

  • @TruckersEyeView
    @TruckersEyeView Рік тому

    Nice video man :)

  • @axiom.ai.obviousbattletank7139

    "I shutdown at 3pm every day"
    Lmfao!!!! Hey bro makes sense to me.

  • @10th_Doctor
    @10th_Doctor Рік тому +2

    Freightshaker FTW. My buddy is a long haul flatbed driver and the company just replaced his 2019 Cascadia with a 2023. New truck about every 3 1/2 - 4 years. Too many people think driving is easy but I have ridden along with him several times and it's not. Not to mention getting ripped off with truck stop prices.

  • @waltermaples3998
    @waltermaples3998 Рік тому

    Hey Alex 👋. Happy Humpday ❤.

  • @josephddudgeon9604
    @josephddudgeon9604 Рік тому +1

    Hi Alex. Looks like you where in Grand Forks. I am in Fargo. Would have fun to meet and chat. My 3 brothers and Dad all drove truck for many years. I love all your videos. Keep up the good work.

  • @bertjesklotepino
    @bertjesklotepino Рік тому +1

    3 hours to unload?????
    I live in the Netherlands. A truckdriver myself.
    The Netherlands is one of the few countries in the so called West that still has the truckdriver unload his own cargo.
    In countries like Belgium or Germany this wont happen. (or at least not everywhere. Exceptions are there)
    There are many Dutch drivers who would say that we are mistreated, and we should go with what they do in the other countries.
    BUT:
    I am VERY happy that i am able and allowed to unload myself in most cases.
    IF the dock is empty, half an hour for to unload pallets or whatever.
    Get your papers, and off you go.
    3 hours to be unloading a single trailer, that is just absurd.
    And sure, some drivers will say: Every hour is paid for, but ey...... i wanna have some time to actually spend the money.
    PLUS: Since when were we born to work all day long, 24/7/365?
    Who do we actually enrich by doing that? Ourselves?
    Is that the freedom we live for?
    Just imagine this: My grandfather was the last of a generation of people who were able to provide for a huge family on a single salary.
    He could feed 9 children with his single salary.
    And now a days 2 people have to work to provide food on the table for 1.3 children at max.
    Go figure.
    Luckily we sell the home grown stuff to foreign countries. And we import the same stuff, but less quality, from those countries.
    And that is how money circulates.
    3 hours to unload. In that time i could have supplied 3 more stores with their groceries and what not.
    And this company? What does it get? What are you unloading?
    Howmany pallets, or dollies, containers, what ever?
    3 hours?
    Them guys on the lifttrucks are noobs or what?
    They need to check every nail in the pallet, to see if it is still fully attached?
    Do they need to count the boxes on each pallet?
    Or perhaps count the stuff inside every box on every pallet?
    Sweet Lord, what a bunch of nonsense.
    We give em the papers.
    We unload. Labels to one side.
    Scanner.
    Beep beep beep beep beep.
    Everything got beeped? Good. Stamp, signature or just an X, and off we go again.
    You really have to have a certain way of thinking to be able to cope with it.
    I would not be able to.
    The longest i was stationary, waiting to be unloaded and loaded again, was 5 hours. Then i called the company and told em: Listen: I waited for 5 hours. They have just unloaded me half an hour ago. I am still waiting for them to load me. But, my time is up. Either they load me within 15 minutes or i am gone.
    They contacted eachother, i dunno what was said. 15 minutes passed. I pulled forwards while they just opened up the door.
    I walked to the end of the trailer, greeted them, closed the doors, and went.
    The one thing i said before leaving was: 15 minutes are up. 5 hours and 15 minutes waiting for to be unloaded and loaded again is enough.
    Bye, have a nice day.
    (and in my mind i obviously thought: Suck it.)

    • @bertjesklotepino
      @bertjesklotepino Рік тому

      i am a human being as well. They can order another truck when the load is ready.
      Why should i have to sit there for 5 hours waiting to be loaded if the company is 1 hour away?
      They can call 1 hour before the load is finished to have a truck pick it up.
      Ridiculous to have a human being sit on his arse in the middle of nowhere, where you cant even get any food or anything like it, having to pay for coffee inside the company you are at.
      So, the big middle finger to em ridiculous tie wearing parasites who live in their office thinking that we drivers are just a bunch of maggots.

    • @bertjesklotepino
      @bertjesklotepino Рік тому

      @@battleangel4833 hence why it is always nice to have your own ept and a loadlift on the back of the trailer.
      If i had to sit that long, i would have dropped the pallet outside and they can do what ever they want with it.
      They will sign, and if not, i will put it back in and take it with me back to the place where it came from.
      And they can then call again for it to be delivered.
      We aint stupidoos and i care not for the client if they dont care for the drivers.
      If the warehouse has multiple docks, they can simply use 1 for drivers who only need to deliver 1 pallet.
      And depending on the size of the warehouse and the amount of truckers coming daily, you can adjust it to the needs.
      But, what they often do, here in the Netherlands as well, is designate every dock to which ever driver comes first.
      And so there is almost never a space available because most come with full trucks to unload.
      There is no way in living hell that i will be waiting in line if that is the case. Unless i am the very next one in line.
      Max waiting time i have ever done was 5 hours, and that was once and NEVER again.
      After the 5 hours it was: close doors, arriverdechi.

    • @bertjesklotepino
      @bertjesklotepino Рік тому

      @@battleangel4833 if they really need the load, they will call....
      but if you need to wait 7 hours for 1 pallet to be unloaded, it shows they dont need it, so why should i wait for them????

  • @Chosen99
    @Chosen99 Рік тому

    That’s a nice Cascadia!

  • @dannyr333
    @dannyr333 Рік тому +2

    Ur truck looks spotless from inside and out
    I am 37 yo and never made over $700 a week. I know there is good pay to be made for trucking if you put the work in. I currently am working at a tire shop has its pros and cons. I could walk off that job tomorrw for all I know def not a dream job.
    A business owner I worked next to got into trucking last year him and his brother
    I’ve always thot it is something for me the deliveries the driving the no co worker drama no micromanagement the traveling across the states heck even make some good paychecks the cons is prolly the long days and not in same place all the time so that would be smt have to adapt to anyway just checking your channel out
    Keep doing you and I’ll be praying for you!
    Daniel
    Tampa FL

  • @drewguinn3020
    @drewguinn3020 Рік тому

    I was looking at CDL requirements for Texas, in order to take the driving test you have to provide your own commercial vehicle??? Is this why most people use driving schools?

  • @Jianfa88Tsai
    @Jianfa88Tsai 11 місяців тому

    Why not use hiking straw system water pouch where straw around truck driver’s mouth and neck, move head or just mouth to suck on straw to drink water reduce road accidents, max productivity which in turn max profits and salary increase?

  • @DD-bn2mx
    @DD-bn2mx Рік тому +1

    my dad drove trucks back in the 1950s, with only cash! That is why the carried the huge wallets chained to their belts. lol

  • @tutie
    @tutie Рік тому +3

    You should be able to go around 500 miles on that half of a tank lol wayyy more than 200......even with smaller tanks which is what you probably have.

    • @manco828
      @manco828 Рік тому

      How?

    • @tutie
      @tutie Рік тому

      @@manco828 How what?

    • @manco828
      @manco828 Рік тому

      How is he supposed to get five hundred miles on half a tank of gas.

    • @jimmypappas9780
      @jimmypappas9780 Рік тому

      ​@@manco828 easily probably more. I have 225 gallon tanks and I can go about 1200-1300 miles on a tank

    • @truckercowboyed2638
      @truckercowboyed2638 Рік тому

      ​@@jimmypappas9780it's diesel, totally different than gas

  • @she2057
    @she2057 Рік тому

    Sturdy trash bin 👍🏾. I never understand why they don’t have signs saying truck entrance and the address in BIG letters.

  • @jackwelborn1863
    @jackwelborn1863 Рік тому

    Not the company that starts with an S 😂

  • @carolynverhasselt1605
    @carolynverhasselt1605 Рік тому +1

    He needs to stop talking crap about the S company. They are a good company with good drivers. Alex is no better driver than anyone else. My husband works for Swift and he’s a better backer than Alex.

  • @adamsweed7470
    @adamsweed7470 Рік тому +1

    Good afternoon from texas

  • @devilshark8200
    @devilshark8200 Рік тому +2

    Alex, in 6 days I'll be showing you some real respect!

  • @colbyalred8550
    @colbyalred8550 10 місяців тому

    I have CDL A 5th wheel and I wanna be a trucker but I have no experience at and the only thing that makes me nervous is a tire popping and the backing up I suck at it

    • @colbyalred8550
      @colbyalred8550 10 місяців тому

      I would feel better if I knew I could ride along with smb for a week to get to understanding what you exactly do and learn some more. do they do that?

    • @colbyalred8550
      @colbyalred8550 10 місяців тому

      What’s your opinion on flat bed are they easier to drive than a dry van truck?

  • @Colin_In_VK
    @Colin_In_VK Рік тому +1

    great videos, You just need to do longer videos to finish a run.

  • @ZachWilliams-b3g
    @ZachWilliams-b3g 21 день тому

    "also this place smells like french fries"

  • @Ultimate_Fusion
    @Ultimate_Fusion 4 місяці тому

    I have a question about truck driving jobs like these, is it true that a lot of drivers live in their semis? And also, I see a lot of videos where truck drivers are allowed to decorate and customize and make their trucks comfortable to their needs, is this common or uncommon?

  • @whatthefleeb
    @whatthefleeb 7 місяців тому

    Been thinking of a career change recently, and trucking has been at the top of my mind. I love driving, I love being able to be alone with my thoughts for a while, and it just seems like it would be a great choice. Saying that, I don't mean to be like "oh it's going to be so easy, everything is going to smell like roses". I know nothing is that easy, and I honestly don't know enough about it (have never driven something so large) to be able to really make the call. I'm also 31 and have no experience even driving a manual transmission vehicle; would these be too big of a barrier to entry?

  • @realgoose5471
    @realgoose5471 Рік тому +2

    Hey man! You wouldn't have by chance been driving through NW Missouri area yesterday (Tuesday morning around 9am CST)?? Haha I saw one of your company's light blue trucks driving down the highway and thought Hey, I wonder if that's Alex hahaha!!!
    Also, are truck drivers able to sleep sometimes when it takes a long time for the warehouse workers to unload the trailors? Like the times it takes them 2 or 3 hours?

    • @ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY
      @ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY  Рік тому +2

      wasn't me driving through Missouri but yeah while we're parked at a dock at a warehouse we can take a nap, eat, relax, etc. it's like a short break from driving

    • @realgoose5471
      @realgoose5471 Рік тому +1

      @@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY do you ever have any idea how long it will take them PRIOR to you showing up at the dock? Or do you just never know until you get there?

  • @josaywhat
    @josaywhat Рік тому

    8:25 we all know your talking about Schneider....... how SWIFTY 👀 🤣🤣 see what I did there

  • @18wheeler77
    @18wheeler77 Рік тому

    I use tire crayons to mark the holes when I move my tandems. Yellow color.

  • @karlbonnette7476
    @karlbonnette7476 Рік тому

    Scratching hole with keys works in a pinch.

  • @stephenadams5293
    @stephenadams5293 Рік тому

    Alex if you stop at a truck stop for the night, why don't you fill with fuel before you go off duty. I prefer to do get that stuff done before bed. But it's just my preference

    • @jacobravenwood7968
      @jacobravenwood7968 Рік тому +1

      Some large corporate trucking companies will only allow you to fill up at either predesignated locations or at pre designated times. He may have restrictions or limits like that from the company he works for That would be my guess anyway.

  • @loquatdumpling
    @loquatdumpling Рік тому +1

    Got to move the rear axle towards were the over weight is at🤙🤙🤙🤙

  • @andreabroomes7834
    @andreabroomes7834 Рік тому

    We love you Alex

  • @ChrisJones-rn1ox
    @ChrisJones-rn1ox Рік тому

    Love the swift company Jokes 😂

  • @rellososa3000
    @rellososa3000 Рік тому

    I want to drive trucks but don't know where to start

  • @edernieto5233
    @edernieto5233 Рік тому

    Nice Rig ! 2023 ?

  • @ragnarlothbrok6202
    @ragnarlothbrok6202 Рік тому +1

    pls bring back the 40-50 mins vlog sir

  • @Sebastian81012
    @Sebastian81012 Рік тому +2

    Newbie? You’re not a newbie dude.

  • @LoriLindley-eu3qz
    @LoriLindley-eu3qz 8 місяців тому

    The company that starts with an s......nice dig at Swift.

  • @bowhunter0762
    @bowhunter0762 Рік тому

    Awesome videos. I wanted to ask, how you met other truckers that are on UA-cam?

  • @GnosisKing
    @GnosisKing 7 місяців тому

    I have a question Alex and thank you so much for your videos. They are very helpful. What type of Garmin do you use and what navigation app on your phone works the best. Thanks again for all your advice on your videos.

  • @kevincain2697
    @kevincain2697 Рік тому

    Well bro I'm really enjoying u'r adventures .so good luck and u be safe 🙏😇👍

  • @rileygreider7906
    @rileygreider7906 Рік тому

    Just literally started watching your first video. Honest question? Why do you shut down at 3pm every day? That means you leave out at 1am? Why? I run 6am to 7pm every day, and I’m able to make all delivery and pickup appts, no problem. Really confused as to why Love’s is filled up by 3pm every day🙄

    • @crepe1346
      @crepe1346 6 місяців тому

      Probably too get a spot

  • @obidian9943
    @obidian9943 Рік тому +1

    I remember when my dad drove us in his truck from socal to Seattle he literly stared awake for 3 days straight on 5 hour energy

  • @louisb229
    @louisb229 Рік тому

    Take a permanent marker and number your tandem holes so you don't have to work hard.

  • @jt_dolla_signs
    @jt_dolla_signs Рік тому

    There’s a secret table underneath the big cabinet

  • @rohitsaproo9518
    @rohitsaproo9518 Рік тому +6

    God bless you mate lots of love from India

  • @DanielMiranda-nq2zc
    @DanielMiranda-nq2zc Рік тому

    Alex, if your camera has enough storage on your camera you could make a video of your shorter trip, but like film the entire trip.

  • @boazbullion7118
    @boazbullion7118 3 місяці тому

    How does pay work out when you have to wait for unload?

  • @county_bear9509
    @county_bear9509 10 місяців тому

    I hear alot of discussion about the pay. I understand it varies based off the trailer your hauling. But generally how much do you think you make after fuel and taxes

  • @maxarnold7058
    @maxarnold7058 Рік тому

    Seems my comment got you pressed last video lol

  • @elidrew6400
    @elidrew6400 3 місяці тому

    Cool video

  • @gotsm9959
    @gotsm9959 9 місяців тому

    I'd like to do this but I can't afford a truck or the CDL

  • @etondouglas6213
    @etondouglas6213 Рік тому

    I was thinking about becoming a truck driver. What are the things that I need to do and prepare. for example? How much is gas gonna cost?, Do I have to buy my own truck or they're gonna provide it?

  • @paulwright5510
    @paulwright5510 4 місяці тому

    Hey I am looking to get my CDL and drive truck what is a good company to start out in I live in Idaho.

  • @kevinwill8542
    @kevinwill8542 Рік тому

    need longer vids Alex lol

  • @JoSe-ly3jv
    @JoSe-ly3jv Рік тому

    Half a tank only 200 miles?? What size are your tanks? Im getting 5.4mpg and i average 250 miles a quarter tank

  • @hairyyeti21
    @hairyyeti21 Рік тому

    one hour minimum to get unloaded.

  • @marcminor7049
    @marcminor7049 Рік тому

    Hey Alex how long ago did you actually record this video, there's no way it's still snow coming in ND in the month of May. Lol

  • @RocknRollTrucker
    @RocknRollTrucker Рік тому

    Why and how do you manage to shut down at 3pm every day as an OTR driver?