It's nice to hear someone else talking honestly about the business. We have the same shit here in Europe, and when we talk about it, all we hear is that we are whining
Rusty, for me it's always good to put a face to the voice.I'm almost 70, been in trucking since I was 17, pay has always been an issue in trucking, as well as brokers, regarding the food part, all the Mom & Pop truck stop's have closed down, no family members willing to take over the busines. This video was A-OK.
i quit driving in 1985 cause i was young and got lonely and trucking company made me lie on logs i even got my hazmat back then and hauled gasoline.one time i was dancing in a bar and owners wife came into bar and told me i had to take a load of swinging meat to nebraska on a saturday night if i didnt she told me i was fired so i did.drunk driving a 13 speed 359 pete cabover but i sobered up fast made it no problem but that behaviour worred me worked there 2 more years and i quit driving cause i saw my older friend die in a accident same company.that was enough for me and wasnt even his fault he had 2 weeks left to retirement new white brand cabover big sleeper first trip out he made it from mn to georgia
I started in the Australian outback, 1980, my run was 17.5 hours each way, stopping for fuel only. Bit weird, but it was real good fun. You're video was a good laugh.
Morning Sat up all night watching your vids. Started first with ones 3 years ago from charlotte to west. Was scary watching winter trip thru salt lake.
Ngl Rusty I love your videos and all I am 21 years old and it been my dream to get my CDL license I been studying passed all 3 practices test but after you said there are to many truck drivers kind of broke my spirit since I was going to work for a company.
Hi Rusty it's nice to see your child there make u human thanks for the tips on driving I'm driving since 1995 till now haha I enjoy your videos keep it up Matt from Upington South Africa
I cannot agree with you strongly enough in terms of how many truckers are extremely unhealthy and how evident it is that those who are unhealthy are probably going to be that way for the rest of their lives. I see so many truckers who are morbidly obese and oftentimes if they're not they'll be hobbling around often using canes, crutches, walkers, etc. I am trying very hard to take care of my health and eat well so that I can avoid ending up like that
Hello rusty, im following your journey since 2019 when you bought the wrecked semi. You had to finish this rebuild in year and you would make good money on the corona crisis but you got so late. But at least you dont have payment every month for truck or trailer.
My buddy is a truck driver. He has a diet he sticks to. But what’s fascinating is he hits the gym🏋️🏋️ every single day for 2-3hrs no explanation! I got my cdl a year ago and yes lots of obese people in trucking in the industry 🤦🏻♂️
Rusty, I can’t stand that much clutter. If your dad had to follow what you said, I would tell him no more new projects until these existing ones are finished and gone!!!
My family disowned me I lost my emotional support cat and I just don’t give 2 craps anymore so I’m gonna drive for someone and go be alone it suits me fine
Yooo Rusty! You are one of the people that inspired me to be a trucker but if I’m completely honest with you MY JOURNEY SO FAR HAS BEEN TERRIBLE!!!! Omg 😔 the company I work for helped me get my CDL and I had to be out on the road with a trainer for 3 weeks or so first trainer dude was a bi*ch he NOT ONES! Showered and was forcing me to drive above the speed limit so I asked for a different trainer and she’s ehhh she has a lot of mood swings she loves to run her mouth and I’m a guy that is always alone and I like it that way look I need to vent to a old head or a veteran trucker because low key I wanna quit I busted my ass to get my CDL and the company sucks but I can’t leave for 6 months 😔 what should I do? Any other truckers out here that read this please give me some advice?
You shouldn’t have used anybody’s help to get your cdl - that’s mistake #1. I was in Louisiana in 2009 and cdl school wanted close to 7k, another experienced trucker recommended to check out schools around Chicago, found one for 1800. You have to work those 6 months for them otherwise they will charge you a double a what your tuition was. After your 6 months, take a little break to clear your head, improve your health and start looking for another company.
Quit after a year mega carriers won't fired you unless you do something really stupid I had the same problem I just stood there for that one year experience wasn't chasing the money would turn loads down get on the dispatched bad side never got fired
I've tried joining the industry for the last 3 years. I wound up sticking around Class B industry. It honestly seems to be the only way to make it in this Industry is Owner Operator. Company drivers are used and abused. Dispatchers and Brokers are dishonest as ever. Insurance Company policies for new hires are ridiculous. The industry needs drivers but it seems like new drivers are forced to go to the top big 10 companies or no one wants to train new hires. Can't wait to see what the industry will look like by the end of this decade.
nowadays truck drivers are more dangerous than 4 wheelers driving with feet on the dash,watching UA-cam videos while driving,speeding in truckstops and construction zones its ridiculous 😢😢
Yes and not. You are correct about de dangerous, but the budget could be the reason for to be a driver, the skills it´s in the time, your series Volvo Rebuild are really amazing. You videos about road, engine, brakes, truck stops, etc. are good, let the gurus talk about economic, politic, the reason because I saw your videos is you are focused in trucks. Thank you for this moments!
No body is offended Mr. Therustytrucker? The Trucking Industry is good, as same as, others jobs, of course is true about the pros a cons that your mentioned in this video. By the way, just for me, you are a very good maker Truck vlog or your are the best doing truck vlogs, when you talk about, engine, tires, frames, cabs, roads, load - unloads, regulations transit, explaining about de sizes of cabs, etc, you look unquestionable because you are the principal actor, and I am not saying you haven´t the background about other areas of the knowledge. Like say mi boss: "The worst moments the best opportunities", and this is for all kind of jobs. God Bless You!
Hey rusty you can still get $2+ a mile loads if you can get contract freight or get on the good with brokers. My truck is leased to a company and I get $1.88+ depends on how many miles the load is including fuel surcharge . $0.92 all empty miles. I don't pay for tolls, permits, or ifta license plate. Just insurance.
Who els got offended? Comment below
LOL bro…..offense is in the eye of the beholder or in your case the videographer….. ROFL
Rusty look for my comment and give me you’re advice please!?
It's nice to hear someone else talking honestly about the business. We have the same shit here in Europe, and when we talk about it, all we hear is that we are whining
45 years driving a 18 wheeler. I love my job.
Freight rates going down to 1.5 usd or less is insane while prices are skyrocketing. This can’t be sustainable at all.
Rusty, for me it's always good to put a face to the voice.I'm almost 70, been in trucking since I was 17, pay has always been an issue in trucking, as well as brokers, regarding the food part, all the Mom & Pop truck stop's have closed down, no family members willing to take over the busines. This video was A-OK.
i quit driving in 1985 cause i was young and got lonely and trucking company made me lie on logs i even got my hazmat back then and hauled gasoline.one time i was dancing in a bar and owners wife came into bar and told me i had to take a load of swinging meat to nebraska on a saturday night if i didnt she told me i was fired so i did.drunk driving a 13 speed 359 pete cabover but i sobered up fast made it no problem but that behaviour worred me worked there 2 more years and i quit driving cause i saw my older friend die in a accident same company.that was enough for me and wasnt even his fault he had 2 weeks left to retirement new white brand cabover big sleeper first trip out he made it from mn to georgia
I started in the Australian outback, 1980, my run was 17.5 hours each way, stopping for fuel only. Bit weird, but it was real good fun. You're video was a good laugh.
Great video Rusty, good changeup.
I hear you. Reckon at least once every thousand miles on the interstates you see a situation that could result or did result in a major accident.
Makes sense. Low freight volume, full truck stops, companies going bk, low rates. Yep, good times are gone for now. Too many drivers and trucks.
Times will get better. You will come out on top, Rusty!
Morning
Sat up all night watching your vids. Started first with ones 3 years ago from charlotte to west. Was scary watching winter trip thru salt lake.
Oh wow! Thank you m8
Ngl Rusty I love your videos and all I am 21 years old and it been my dream to get my CDL license I been studying passed all 3 practices test but after you said there are to many truck drivers kind of broke my spirit since I was going to work for a company.
Thank you for the video Rusty and I hope those rates will go up.Wish you all the best.
I agree with the list. I fall asleep behind the wheel so i can't drive for a long periods at night
Hi Rusty it's nice to see your child there make u human thanks for the tips on driving I'm driving since 1995 till now haha I enjoy your videos keep it up Matt from Upington South Africa
Also half of the TRUCKERS ARE INDIANS 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Fuel prices maintenance and parking.
I cannot agree with you strongly enough in terms of how many truckers are extremely unhealthy and how evident it is that those who are unhealthy are probably going to be that way for the rest of their lives. I see so many truckers who are morbidly obese and oftentimes if they're not they'll be hobbling around often using canes, crutches, walkers, etc. I am trying very hard to take care of my health and eat well so that I can avoid ending up like that
Hello rusty, im following your journey since 2019 when you bought the wrecked semi. You had to finish this rebuild in year and you would make good money on the corona crisis but you got so late. But at least you dont have payment every month for truck or trailer.
Just need to see your check engine light. Got to know your engine is still there, lol! Great video, honest opinion, respect Rusty.
My buddy is a truck driver. He has a diet he sticks to. But what’s fascinating is he hits the gym🏋️🏋️ every single day for 2-3hrs no explanation!
I got my cdl a year ago and yes lots of obese people in trucking in the industry 🤦🏻♂️
Rusty, I can’t stand that much clutter. If your dad had to follow what you said, I would tell him no more new projects until these existing ones are finished and gone!!!
You did a great job on this video. Looks like you spent some time on it.
Truck driving is the most unhealthiest job I ever had. Shitty diet, piss poor sleep.
My family disowned me I lost my emotional support cat and I just don’t give 2 craps anymore so I’m gonna drive for someone and go be alone it suits me fine
i am an owner operator i make 150k a year driving i am out of illinois i get paid between 4 and5
bucks a mile most the time
Tell us how you do it... don't stop there
Lets see that rate con buddy!
i ise brokers for my rate
@@borisiourukov2583
He probably hazmat tanker or something… no rate con no proof
Be quiet.
God Bless you Rusty
Yooo Rusty! You are one of the people that inspired me to be a trucker but if I’m completely honest with you MY JOURNEY SO FAR HAS BEEN TERRIBLE!!!! Omg 😔 the company I work for helped me get my CDL and I had to be out on the road with a trainer for 3 weeks or so first trainer dude was a bi*ch he NOT ONES! Showered and was forcing me to drive above the speed limit so I asked for a different trainer and she’s ehhh she has a lot of mood swings she loves to run her mouth and I’m a guy that is always alone and I like it that way look I need to vent to a old head or a veteran trucker because low key I wanna quit I busted my ass to get my CDL and the company sucks but I can’t leave for 6 months 😔 what should I do? Any other truckers out here that read this please give me some advice?
You shouldn’t have used anybody’s help to get your cdl - that’s mistake #1. I was in Louisiana in 2009 and cdl school wanted close to 7k, another experienced trucker recommended to check out schools around Chicago, found one for 1800.
You have to work those 6 months for them otherwise they will charge you a double a what your tuition was.
After your 6 months, take a little break to clear your head, improve your health and start looking for another company.
@@petrock1985 thank you man 🫡 appreciate the advice
How much experience do you have and I your backing solid do you work for a mega carrier
Quit after a year mega carriers won't fired you unless you do something really stupid I had the same problem I just stood there for that one year experience wasn't chasing the money would turn loads down get on the dispatched bad side never got fired
@@tq8966 I think my backing is good for someone that just started and idk if it’s a major big company but the name of the company is called Roehl
Yap true so many truck drivers and many out there taking theb$1 mile load. But the good thing of that is they fail fast for that
I love being on the road that is time for me and my self 💯💯💯💯
I've tried joining the industry for the last 3 years. I wound up sticking around Class B industry. It honestly seems to be the only way to make it in this Industry is Owner Operator. Company drivers are used and abused. Dispatchers and Brokers are dishonest as ever. Insurance Company policies for new hires are ridiculous. The industry needs drivers but it seems like new drivers are forced to go to the top big 10 companies or no one wants to train new hires. Can't wait to see what the industry will look like by the end of this decade.
Stay safe out there.
nowadays truck drivers are more dangerous than 4 wheelers driving with feet on the dash,watching UA-cam videos while driving,speeding in truckstops and construction zones its ridiculous 😢😢
You ever do a delivery in Omaha ,Ne
Funny watching this as I'm 22 currently 9 months in driving back from ft myers to lske city 😂
This man always complaining
I remember the first video I watched from rusty was him in Nevada with no signal
Yes and not. You are correct about de dangerous, but the budget could be the reason for to be a driver, the skills it´s in the time, your series Volvo Rebuild are really amazing. You videos about road, engine, brakes, truck stops, etc. are good, let the gurus talk about economic, politic, the reason because I saw your videos is you are focused in trucks. Thank you for this moments!
That looked like that cab was a Volvo, not a Cascadia which is a Freightliner product
The day cab with bad engine ? Definitely a freightliner not a Volvo
No body is offended Mr. Therustytrucker? The Trucking Industry is good, as same as, others jobs, of course is true about the pros a cons that your mentioned in this video. By the way, just for me, you are a very good maker Truck vlog or your are the best doing truck vlogs, when you talk about, engine, tires, frames, cabs, roads, load - unloads, regulations transit, explaining about de sizes of cabs, etc, you look unquestionable because you are the principal actor, and I am not saying you haven´t the background about other areas of the knowledge. Like say mi boss: "The worst moments the best opportunities", and this is for all kind of jobs. God Bless You!
Hey rusty you can still get $2+ a mile loads if you can get contract freight or get on the good with brokers. My truck is leased to a company and I get $1.88+ depends on how many miles the load is including fuel surcharge . $0.92 all empty miles. I don't pay for tolls, permits, or ifta license plate. Just insurance.
This video was fukin hilarious.. thank you and stay safe
Do more car rebuild PLS 😊
It takes fat drivers 5 minutes to get out of their truck?? Oh man! 😢
I drive a 18 wheeler 400 miles a day and either driver's are overweight Or skinny. Eating too much or not enough.
I get the not enough bit, I couldn't be bothered to stop for food a lot of the time.
Cheeki Breeki
Can just work for a company job security and salary
About the police and DOT I do not agree because I do not have eny problem . They just do there job .
Yap alot of theme are very fat and they continue eating junk food . If I'm getting so much fat man I stop eating for sure
I hate the load rates these days they all suck😢
Rusty I am happily married.I have no interest in you wanting me to see your shorts
It’s not worth being a O/O nowadays
What Rus is trying to say is it's crap being O/O. Still can do ok as a company driver...if you are willing to put up with the Shizzzz!
this guy is very funny lol
Can i get a work opportunity with Max Diesel plz Ruuuusty
Instead of driving a truck, maybe you should go help your Ukrainian friends at the front lines! 😂 Good luck!
Maybe you could go fuk yourself while writing jokes.. that's not funny😂but you fukin yourself while writing jokes would be
😂 I love how you bounce m8
But it's true so many fat drivers
Why?? Eat healthy isn't hard its a life style.
Trucking is getting worse and worse
💯👍❤️
Bhi india ma aa ka dako
First!!
To start out junkman you are no truck driver you are just a steering wheel holder
Wow, you told him.. boom, drop the mic.. what's your 2nd off
What's your profession