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  • @arf833
    @arf833 2 роки тому +507

    This job works for me. I'm single divorced. My personality likes solitude. I make a good living. I have total freedom to do what I want, where I want to go. I do my own thing. I love the lifestyle and moving keeps me alive. If I stop, I die.

    • @Fight-t4b
      @Fight-t4b 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/IN7Xkl1JFZ4/v-deo.html

    • @sonofatlas1372
      @sonofatlas1372 2 роки тому +14

      Agreed

    • @denisq6194
      @denisq6194 2 роки тому +19

      Don’t stop ,go chase that dream.U will be Ok.

    • @vasiovasio
      @vasiovasio 2 роки тому +12

      Respect to you Alexander! Someone who not complaining! Each train has its passengers!

    • @smokingjoe9864
      @smokingjoe9864 2 роки тому

      It is the electro magnetic field generated by your truck you sit in that makes you feel that way. I drove 20 years. Soaking up all that moonlight. You get Moon burned. It effects your brain. That is why all drivers are nuts.

  • @thebaldgerman
    @thebaldgerman 2 роки тому +67

    You guys get all of my respect. Thank you for driving.

  • @abdullahal-shimri3091
    @abdullahal-shimri3091 2 роки тому +126

    Trucker life isn’t for everyone. I’m an introvert and I’d love to be a trucker. I remember driving from Chicago to NY in my car and I loved it. Just me, my thoughts and my car.

    • @ht8083
      @ht8083 2 роки тому +13

      I became a trucker for the same reason, I can’t work with the same people day in day out!

    • @wilE6764
      @wilE6764 Рік тому +6

      I am an introvert and I am a truck driver

    • @arifqc2069
      @arifqc2069 7 місяців тому

      Assalamualakum Abdullah how are you doing over there. How to become a truck drivers in USA.plz suggest

    • @pinkyMinky88
      @pinkyMinky88 3 місяці тому

      ​​@@arifqc2069yes me too
      i'm from Indonesia

  • @illegallystalked3119
    @illegallystalked3119 2 роки тому +123

    Going on 7 years for me. I could not go back to normal job. The calmness of not dealing with coworkers and what you might call normal life, is impossible to comprehend unless you do this.

    • @galehess6676
      @galehess6676 2 роки тому +6

      haha no joke find a good lane and stay in it

    • @lindajoy8216
      @lindajoy8216 2 роки тому

      Hello handsome how are you doing today and how was the weather treating you over there ?😮

    • @lindajoy8216
      @lindajoy8216 2 роки тому

      @@galehess6676 Hello handsome how are you doing today and how was the weather treating you over there ?❤

    • @lastsocial0305
      @lastsocial0305 2 роки тому +1

      Amen, sir 🙏🏿

    • @benpainter6874
      @benpainter6874 Рік тому +3

      I can't stand working with people. This would be a good job for me.

  • @PurplePeterbiltlife1958
    @PurplePeterbiltlife1958 2 роки тому +103

    I’ve been a A truck driver for 45 years it’s a job that I have loved and hated. It is a job that is normally thankless as he said at one time people respect to Truckers now you get very little of that, but there is something to be said about delivering the load successfully and getting onto the next. It can be a lonely life but it can also be an exciting non-boring life I have made great money in the trucking business and I am also bit poor. I can honestly say I have got to see some of the most beautiful things North America hast offer. Now when I look back I would say without a doubt I would do it again. Mostly because of truck drivers they are a different breed and I am proud to call myself one of them. It is not an easy job and it takes you from the ones that you love but it is one of the most important jobs on the planet

    • @truckerray7533
      @truckerray7533 2 роки тому +6

      I was born & raised in it myself. 19 yrs of truck driving school (learning from my dad), did a hitch in the military, then followed in his footsteps for over 25+ yrs, then a low back injury ended it all! These "steering wheel holders" of nowuhdays are NOWHERE NEAR the truckers we all were, & thats the difference between us & them! WE were TRUCKERS💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🤝🏼🤝🏼🤝🏼😃😎🤠🚛🚚🚛🚚🚛🚚🚛 & now they are as i said . . .STEERING WHEEL HOLDERS💅💅💅🤡🤡🤡🥳🥳🥳😜🤪😜🤪😜🤪😜🤪🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮🛼🛼🛼!!!

    • @volksweegan2784
      @volksweegan2784 2 роки тому +4

      Besides my 8 year stint in the Marine Corps , flatbed trucking has been my favorite thing I did for money. I really enjoyed it. It's not for every one. Suited me just fine cause I'm not like anyone lol

    • @lindajoy8216
      @lindajoy8216 2 роки тому

      Hello handsome how are you doing today and how was the weather treating you over there ?

    • @lindajoy8216
      @lindajoy8216 2 роки тому

      @@truckerray7533 hi😮

    • @lydiaanderson505
      @lydiaanderson505 2 роки тому

      @Hello How Are You Doing.?

  • @GrdDog
    @GrdDog 2 роки тому +56

    Been an OTR Trucker for 25 years and I will say you cannot learn anything about trucking unless you actually spend time on the road.
    The times have changed used to be truckers were respected; now not so much, used to be people gave truckers room, now they speed past and hit their brakes (going for an insurance claim; real shit that happens) and people just plain cutting off truckers.
    This not to say that truckers are blameless; I have seen truckers do some stupid stuff no doubt; from speeding, to in the old days, running 3 or more logbooks (old school truckers know what I'm talking about) to not having control going down a mountain and a huge part of the issue is the training the new driver gets BEFORE they ever go out with a trainer.
    Then there is the Government(s) both State and Federal that make trucking a serious pain in the ass with the laws the politician's pass; I have noticed the laws do not apply to pick-ups pulling trailers or to motorhomes that also pull trailers.
    I could go on and on but this is a good stopping point.

    • @bizkit81
      @bizkit81 2 роки тому +3

      You should have seen the trash Ohio had posted on their overhead highway info signs last night.
      2 wheels
      4 wheels
      Blah blah blah
      No mention of 18 wheels at all.

    • @glenngolding6375
      @glenngolding6375 2 роки тому +2

      You said mate .Same as in Australia no respect cut you. In Australia we are most heavy regulated industry in Australia yet the corporate co.pzny treat us like crap . Always drug and alcohol test continual training. I have 7 cameras on my truck . Eye sensors vibrating seats .Yet the people whobrun the show and university educated an have never been inside a truck . Our government treats us like shit Cheete fro Australia

    • @angelpeterson142
      @angelpeterson142 2 роки тому

      Hello what's up

    • @angelpeterson142
      @angelpeterson142 2 роки тому

      @@glenngolding6375 hello what's up

    • @lindajoy8216
      @lindajoy8216 2 роки тому

      Hello handsome how are you doing today and how was the weather treating you over there ?

  • @badass1g
    @badass1g Рік тому +16

    If you’re single with no family this is a worthwhile. If you’re married and needy for your family this is a horrible idea. That simple.

    • @Thomzz95
      @Thomzz95 5 місяців тому +1

      Not necessarily. There are still regional and local drivers that are home almost every night.

  • @cristianmarin647
    @cristianmarin647 2 роки тому +62

    I once spent 22 hours total waiting to get unloaded , that was my last day a reefer trucker. Flatbed and tanker work is way better.

    • @moneyman1588
      @moneyman1588 2 роки тому +3

      Yep tanker is the way easy money I've never done flatbed I've done lowboy didn't like that much

    • @SamC992
      @SamC992 2 роки тому +3

      You ever just walk into a place and tell them look you’d had more than enough time I have to leave I have.

    • @victorbernier4765
      @victorbernier4765 2 роки тому +5

      Hey u have ur needs I still love pulling Reefers everybody has to eat.

    • @A.M.E-K-87-10
      @A.M.E-K-87-10 2 роки тому +1

      I had a week waiting once

    • @lindajoy8216
      @lindajoy8216 2 роки тому

      Hello what up ❤

  • @erikamariemata2001
    @erikamariemata2001 Рік тому +42

    I’m a wife of a trucker I used to work in healthcare. Being on the road feels so good now I’m working on getting my CDL it might take a while but it’s definitely going to be worth it !

    • @georgiiarakelov6560
      @georgiiarakelov6560 Рік тому

      Sorry for living health care for this …

    • @earlputnal9124
      @earlputnal9124 8 місяців тому +1

      Good luck Erika. Best wishes for you. I hope to see you out here. Because I've been doing the deal for over 38 years now dear.

    • @TruckDriversinUSA
      @TruckDriversinUSA 4 місяці тому

      Hello dear 🚚

    • @TruckDriversinUSA
      @TruckDriversinUSA 4 місяці тому

      I HAVE TRUCKS AVAILABLE FOR RENT AND FOR SALE Hire for a week: $2000 Hire for two weeks :$3500 Hire for a month :$6200 Truck for sales : $50,000 Only for seriously people

  • @theodoreskaff1209
    @theodoreskaff1209 6 місяців тому +8

    As a trucker, I've learned that in this business you can have time or money, but you can't have both!

  • @MrRld1960
    @MrRld1960 2 роки тому +86

    NO! 2 hours isn't the norm., for the time it takes to load or unload a truck. It does depend on where you go. At smaller places, the norm maybe 2 hours, but at Walmarts and grocery warehouses the norm is 8-10 hours to load or unload

    • @sandasturner9529
      @sandasturner9529 2 роки тому +10

      Damn that's horrible 😢😥 😔☹️!

    • @joshuagelona5533
      @joshuagelona5533 2 роки тому +4

      Depends on location. There is certain place literally took 2 hours to load or unload. My longest wait was 7 hours. Distribution center typically wait between 4-6 hours. I work for companies that dedicated to Tyson

    • @zacharyholbrook7930
      @zacharyholbrook7930 2 роки тому +7

      2 hrs is his normal

    • @MrRld1960
      @MrRld1960 2 роки тому +2

      @@zacharyholbrook7930 Do you think the people unloading your truck work for free 2 hours?

    • @MrRld1960
      @MrRld1960 2 роки тому +8

      @@joshuagelona5533 Point is, that it shouldn't be " normal " for a truck driver to be forced/required to work any hours for free

  • @stitch2499
    @stitch2499 Рік тому +5

    I miss driving a truck so much. Had a back surgery and could never drive again. Most of them are automatics now... crazy.. God Bless you sir and Family everyone here..Amen

  • @sonofatlas1372
    @sonofatlas1372 2 роки тому +59

    I’m from englewood in Chicago il best decision I’ve ever made was trucking.I can take care of my children and plan for the future as well with them and it definitely kept me out of trouble and helped me move up a tax bracket I love what I do it’s hard at first but with proper discipline it’s worth it!!

    • @I_Died_2_Weeks_Ago
      @I_Died_2_Weeks_Ago 2 роки тому +2

      Don't feel too good now about paying the government more of your earned money in taxes 😂

    • @sonofatlas1372
      @sonofatlas1372 2 роки тому +1

      @@I_Died_2_Weeks_Ago yeah those taxes will kill you geez 😭

    • @galehess6676
      @galehess6676 2 роки тому +1

      keep clean, don't break laws, move to UPS and in 25 years you get a pension, after making $150k /yr and paying NOTHING for healthcare. there are openings at many terminals, find one that won't make you work nights or part time and let you gain days worked toward union membership

    • @sonofatlas1372
      @sonofatlas1372 2 роки тому

      @@galehess6676 will look into that

    • @christopherkilian9763
      @christopherkilian9763 2 роки тому +2

      You have my respect for simply surviving in the neighborhood of Englewood!

  • @ExcelStrategy
    @ExcelStrategy Рік тому +5

    Much respect for you brother.

  • @AllisonSherman657
    @AllisonSherman657 6 місяців тому +99

    "Life on the road is long hours, hard work, and time away from home. But, with smart investing in the financial market, you can turn miles into money. Grow your wealth, achieve financial freedom, and make the open road a path to prosperity. Invest wisely, drive smart!"

    • @rougeur
      @rougeur 6 місяців тому +2

      I agree with you and I believe that the secret to financial stability is having the right investment ideas to enable you earn more money, I don’t know who agrees with me but either way I recommend either real estate or bitcoin and stocks.

    • @face2lune
      @face2lune 6 місяців тому

      I keep wondering how people earn money in financial markets, i tried trading on my own made a huge loss and now I'm scared of investing more…

    • @AllisonSherman657
      @AllisonSherman657 6 місяців тому

      @@face2lune Understanding your financial needs and making effective decisions is very essential. If I could advise you, you should seek the help of a financial advisor. For the record, working with one has been the best for my finances.

    • @face2lune
      @face2lune 6 місяців тому

      @@AllisonSherman657 I want to play the long term game with well diversified fund. Please how can i reach this CFP of yours?

    • @AllisonSherman657
      @AllisonSherman657 6 місяців тому

      @@face2lune I get guidance from *Susan Tori Davis* Most likely, the internet should have her basic info..

  • @InterstateTechno
    @InterstateTechno Рік тому +31

    As a former driver (2005-2017) on American highways, this report is accurate. I drove 1.2 million miles without a major accident. I eventually decided it was not for me, and I went on to be a 'home services' contractor and did things to people's homes that they did not want to do themselves. It's a hard industry to leave, which is often why you see guys driving until they retire or die. Imagine yourself becoming a 'man out of time' and seeing over a 10 year period your country decaying around you. If you stop driving, everyone calls you an 'old man' and incapable of understanding contemporary social or political issues. How insulting. To have served so well, and then to be called a 'nobody' by someone elses asshole children.

    • @johnhildenbrand2642
      @johnhildenbrand2642 Рік тому

      Now do the one for veterans that ALSO went into trucking, it's literally like living "The Forever War" in real time

    • @theBCdream
      @theBCdream 6 місяців тому

      Reminds me of taxi driving but getting to meet every drunk, sddict, suicide, injured and screwed up person. Occasionally the friendly tourist 😂

  • @MrRld1960
    @MrRld1960 2 роки тому +27

    Don't pat Walmart on the back too much about paying their drivers well. Walmart treats outside drivers like crap, like 2nd. class citizens. Maybe that's the reason they can pay their drivers so well. They screw outside carriers and drivers out of their time and money.

    • @Christophertruck
      @Christophertruck 2 роки тому

      Please elaborate

    • @MrRld1960
      @MrRld1960 2 роки тому +6

      @@Christophertruck If you have to be told how Walmart is, you aren't a truck driver or at least an OTR driver. But, they use to be a lot worse, you might stay there 6-8-10 hrs.you use to have to unload your trailer. People that work at Walmart think they are better than other drivers

    • @brandonturner8117
      @brandonturner8117 2 роки тому +3

      @@MrRld1960 That’s why I don’t even like to shop at Walmart. Good luck getting detention from them. And god forbid you miss your appointment by 2 seconds.

    • @galehess6676
      @galehess6676 2 роки тому

      absolutely, i figured wallys drivers getting about $26/hr, which sucks to have to be otr for less than estes $31 or ups 40 with 60 after 8.... wally sucks

    • @angelpeterson142
      @angelpeterson142 2 роки тому

      @@MrRld1960 hello what's up Richard

  • @ajac4093
    @ajac4093 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for the service you provide to our country.

    • @chalesgolding5314
      @chalesgolding5314 Рік тому

      They do it cuz it’s all they can do bro , last thing there thinkin about is “providing to our country. “

    • @thispersonrighthere9024
      @thispersonrighthere9024 8 місяців тому +1

      ​@@chalesgolding5314 thank you! and most people in the military are there for the benefits, not because they love the country so much.
      people are so gullible.

  • @laraoneal7284
    @laraoneal7284 2 роки тому +15

    SHOUT OUT TO ALL TRUCKERS. Love ❤️ you guys. So unappreciated. God bless all of you.

  • @dougsweldingfabrication953
    @dougsweldingfabrication953 Рік тому +3

    I always thought that I'd love driving a truck. Thank you for what you do...

  • @thebagfather4633
    @thebagfather4633 Рік тому +3

    respect to you chap keep up the good work from the uk

  • @mwilson1964
    @mwilson1964 10 місяців тому +1

    Awesome video - can't wait to share it with my high school Logistics students!

  • @jedstewart2375
    @jedstewart2375 10 місяців тому +6

    I hear some drivers talk about not being home enough. Well my last home time was November of 2022 and I'm still on the road. That's right 13 months

    • @Rockin_Ross
      @Rockin_Ross 7 місяців тому

      By choice. You could be home more if you wanted to.

  • @derekhorlock1976
    @derekhorlock1976 11 місяців тому +2

    And your office view changes every minute that I used to like my trucking life, now retired after 30 years,most in the Canadian oilfield, which was great money,safe travels to all the drivers out there!

  • @planeandsimplexplained
    @planeandsimplexplained Рік тому +2

    Tough and under appreciated job.

  • @harryknutts8428
    @harryknutts8428 11 місяців тому +6

    my personal life is a failure but im a great trucker so it works out

  • @haynes1776
    @haynes1776 2 роки тому +24

    Being a trucker was a hard life. But I loved the freedom of the road and seeing the country and I enjoyed helping get people what they need one mile at a time. 🚛🇺🇸

    • @orcaexpressllc1496
      @orcaexpressllc1496 2 роки тому

      good morning. We are hiring truck drivers. Our company has friendly and experienced team. If you are interested write to our email orcaexpressllc@gmail.com and we will provide you whole information

    • @maryjessica3774
      @maryjessica3774 2 роки тому

      Yes my dad is a truck driver some years ago and he get all our need for us that time

    • @lindajoy8216
      @lindajoy8216 2 роки тому

      Hello handsome how are you doing today and how was the weather treating you over there ?❤

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Рік тому

      Hello 👋
      How are you doing ❤❤❤

  • @chalpua8802
    @chalpua8802 Рік тому +1

    I’m in IT but have always appreciated the work Truckers do. They work way harder honestly than I do.

  • @usatrucking-f7w
    @usatrucking-f7w 9 місяців тому +1

    God Bless all of you guys
    You guys are amazing

  • @erichopp8236
    @erichopp8236 2 роки тому +2

    That was good slice of our lives, we run! This guy has his shit together! Way to go!

    • @lindajoy8216
      @lindajoy8216 2 роки тому

      Hello handsome how are you doing today and how was the weather treating you over there ?❤

  • @DrStinger
    @DrStinger 2 місяці тому +1

    I really like the bed he has behind his driver seat. It looks very comfy

  • @MyWatchIsEnded
    @MyWatchIsEnded 2 роки тому +11

    You only end up a couple days without talking to anybody from home? Hell I went 2 years straight without talking to anybody from home or even going home while I was working in the Northeast for Swift Enterprises, Us Xpress, doing cabinet deliveries to 5-10 lumber yards that took anywhere from as little as 50 miles to as much as 500+ miles to get to each stop and delivering 10-40 cabinets per stop that weighed from 50lb-250lb unloading them unassisted manually that were stacked from floor to ceiling, non-palletized, and from nose to door. Typical temps were all below freezing during those years from 2018-2020 during the polar vortex periods. I had to track the pickup trailer loading status for readiness, the amount of boxes per stop, the hours of service mandates, speed limits and road conditions, vehicle maintenance during below freezing conditions, and so much more.
    This is just two of the five years that I've been driving. You can't even imagine the kind of hell that we have been through us truck drivers.

    • @galehess6676
      @galehess6676 2 роки тому

      now you know swift sux. only felons work at swift as far as i can tell from those i've met. there are better jobs

    • @EmTeeZee
      @EmTeeZee Рік тому +1

      Some jobs are easier for antisocial people than normal ones

  • @roberthertel5565
    @roberthertel5565 2 роки тому +15

    Thank you for the insight, I'm sure there's a lot more involved and you only had a few minutes to go over things. I can only imagine how difficult this job really is, especially if you have a family but I can see this being a good job for someone single. You have a very good attitude and I'm sure that goes a long way. This seems like it can be a fun job in a way as long as you are out in the open roads and not in congested ones but doing this day in and day out can
    get to you after a while I'm sure so thanks to all the gals and guys that do this so the store shelves are never empty. Take care out there, all of you and keep on trucking ! :)

    • @maryjessica3774
      @maryjessica3774 2 роки тому

      Really

    • @lindajoy8216
      @lindajoy8216 2 роки тому

      Hello handsome how are you doing today and how was the weather treating you over there ?❤

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Рік тому

      Hello 👋
      How are you doing ❤❤❤

    • @LoriRussell-ce1ld
      @LoriRussell-ce1ld Рік тому

      Hello, how are you doing today?

  • @dumpstermaster104
    @dumpstermaster104 2 роки тому +9

    Don't ever get into trucking if you have a wife and kid, it's a great job for a guy who wants to be alone the rest of his days and live in the truck as not to pay rent.

    • @j.m.5995
      @j.m.5995 2 роки тому

      Your wife will leave ya and your kid will grow up wild and reckless

    • @dumpstermaster104
      @dumpstermaster104 2 роки тому +1

      @@j.m.5995 that's only if you have a wife and kid in the first place.

  • @frankcicero4444
    @frankcicero4444 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for your service .

    • @lindajoy8216
      @lindajoy8216 2 роки тому

      Hello handsome how are you doing today and how was the weather treating you over there ?

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Рік тому

      Hello frank 👋
      How are you doing ❤❤❤

  • @hillbillystacker6936
    @hillbillystacker6936 2 роки тому +11

    Love Trucking. Will never stop. Love getting g paid to see the states

    • @lindajoy8216
      @lindajoy8216 2 роки тому

      Hello handsome how are you doing today and how was the weather treating you over there ?❤

    • @georgiiarakelov6560
      @georgiiarakelov6560 Рік тому

      How many hundred times can you see they ? I’ve been driving less than 2 years, seen everything and quitting this shit soon

  • @PerryWarjiyo-zb8il
    @PerryWarjiyo-zb8il 3 місяці тому +5

    Have been looking for someone reliable to buy/rent truck/Mack from it’s been difficult.

    • @WilsonGaston-co1tw
      @WilsonGaston-co1tw 3 місяці тому

      Finding someone trustworthy to give you good trucks are hard this days, I bought mine 6 year back and I have 3 of them.

  • @eddierotary
    @eddierotary 2 роки тому +13

    I'm been driving trucks since 09, i did over the road on the northeast on and off for 6 years and i loved it at first but pandemic screwed everything. I'm back driving local, getting payed hourly and home in my bed with my wife every night. Do i miss it? Yes i do but i don't miss the headaches behind it.

    • @rogermelton7635
      @rogermelton7635 2 роки тому +2

      I'm the same first 10 years OTR then went local the last 10 years and I made more money local. Well we still ran paper logs back when I ran OTR so there where times you grab that 2nd log book and pray you didn't mix them up when u got pulled into the scales like me. In my defense my wife was cleaning the truck as i was counting the load and she move my log book not understanding why I had 2 always filled out and put one of them away and down the highway theres DOT standing outside the scales checking seat belts. Which i wasn't wearing so he said do you want a seat belt ticket or log book violation. I said hell seat belt. That fucking ticket was like 500 bucks back in 2001. But now I'm back on the road as O/O. Wish I became a owner operator 20 years ago. I usually just go out 4 days then chill at home for 3. Just depends how lazy I feel.

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Рік тому

      Hello 👋
      How are you doing ❤❤❤

  • @jdrancho1864
    @jdrancho1864 2 роки тому +8

    I wished they quit saying they get paid by the mile. Cents x distance in miles is one determinant of how much a load pays. Another is percentage. Either way, for that specific amount of money a driver agrees to perform the labor needed to transport a load from A to B. That includes pre-trips, post-trips, fueling, record-keeping both as required by business as well as regulatory compliance, and, of course, driving.
    Even a drop-and-hook requires a certain amount of time. A live load or unload takes longer, but a driver has to weigh that against what the haul pays. It's only when a serious imbalance develops between time waiting and compensation that a driver has reason to complain
    . At this point, my suggestion would be to get on the phone and inform your boss or broker that you would expect to have the value of your time respected with the addition of extra compensation.
    But to me that situation is academic. I drive on the clock and get paid from when i start to when I leave the truck and everything in between. I wouldn't want it any other way,.

    • @WhopperJrNoCheese
      @WhopperJrNoCheese 2 роки тому +3

      Way easier said than done. To be real, it probably depends who you work for.

    • @jdrancho1864
      @jdrancho1864 2 роки тому +1

      @@WhopperJrNoCheese It ALWAYS depends on who you work for. That's why you need to ask a lot of questions before you commit yourself and you never want to settle
      Same thing applies to the customers =shippers and receivers -. If they don't respect your time, burn them on social media and haul for someone else.

    • @cherychristopher7016
      @cherychristopher7016 Рік тому

      ​@@jdrancho1864are there any trucking companies that pays per hour??

  • @terrybrown9206
    @terrybrown9206 Рік тому +3

    Good information. Thanks

  • @46GarageUSA
    @46GarageUSA 2 роки тому +7

    TRUCKERS should all get 100k a year minimum

  • @Moondoggy1970
    @Moondoggy1970 Рік тому +1

    So true everything he is saying.I’m an OTR Trucker & the worst part is leaving my family,my home & my animals.Atleast I can talk to them anytime with todays technology.

  • @GHC2US777
    @GHC2US777 Рік тому +2

    Respect.

  • @franky4778
    @franky4778 2 роки тому +7

    Remember the lock down???😊 that was beautiful 😍 only truckers on the road that was so nice. Whata time to be alive lol

    • @angelpeterson142
      @angelpeterson142 2 роки тому

      Hi what's up

    • @lindajoy8216
      @lindajoy8216 2 роки тому

      Hello handsome how are you doing today and how was the weather treating you over there ?

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Рік тому

      Hello franky 👋
      How are you doing ❤❤❤

  • @jdrancho1864
    @jdrancho1864 2 роки тому +10

    02:25 Let's stop for a minute to appreciate this oddity of a fuel stop. This stop has a dedicated, high=speed fuel pump for trucks, but no satellite pumps. It's a quick and convenient stop, but he's taking up all the space on his side, blocking access to both gas pumps. Also I doubt that this place offers showers, should he want to clean up or just use the toilet for a while.
    But hey, whatever works.

    • @chrisreynolds6391
      @chrisreynolds6391 2 роки тому +1

      Probably the actual terminal didn’t allow filming for safety reasons so they had to just “get the shot.” From the consumer side.
      Good observation.

    • @lindajoy8216
      @lindajoy8216 2 роки тому

      Hello handsome how are you doing today and how was the weather treating you over there ?❤❤❤❤

  • @dangerjunky
    @dangerjunky Рік тому +1

    God bless you all and keep you safe!

  • @truckerlittledebbie2603
    @truckerlittledebbie2603 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you News Nation for covering truck drivers! I am a female driver and trucking is a very unappreciated job but us truckers love our job anyway!

    • @douglasstudeman5531
      @douglasstudeman5531 2 роки тому +1

      Yes we do.Thank all the Truckers

    • @johnbennett8009
      @johnbennett8009 2 роки тому +1

      Wow, that’s amazing you really appreciate your job 😍😍

    • @sujeetsingh8079
      @sujeetsingh8079 Рік тому

      Hey I also want to do work in trucking industry I am from India 23 year old and completed my graduation please help me to get job in truck line

  • @earlputnal9124
    @earlputnal9124 8 місяців тому +2

    It takes a whole lot to be an over the road driver. I've been doing it for over 38 years now.

  • @bibidybop
    @bibidybop Рік тому +2

    God bless our truckers. 🇺🇸

  • @briancummings9122
    @briancummings9122 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the video

  • @edwardantrobusjr2253
    @edwardantrobusjr2253 Рік тому +2

    This guy is lucky. I don't make enough money to go home every week. Or even close. I'm typically out 4 to 6 weeks to keep food on the table at home. Worst mistake I made, was staying with the same trucking company too long.

  • @benwilton7784
    @benwilton7784 2 роки тому +3

    Dude I literally feel everything he’s saying

    • @lindajoy8216
      @lindajoy8216 2 роки тому

      Hello handsome how are you doing today and how was the weather treating you over there ?

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Рік тому

      Hello 👋
      How are you doing ❤❤❤

  • @aaronabney8924
    @aaronabney8924 2 роки тому +3

    Ive been a heavy hauler for 8 years your time spent at the shipper or receiver is totally up to you i prefer night driving unfortunately the only 2 states that allow 24/7 movement for OD is TN and KY without a escort anyways

    • @lindajoy8216
      @lindajoy8216 2 роки тому

      Hello handsome how are you doing today and how was the weather treating you over there ?❤❤❤

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Рік тому

      Hello Aaron 👋
      How are you doing ❤❤❤

  • @carlosforg
    @carlosforg Рік тому +1

    I've been an o.t.r trucker for 25 years before retiring. Got divorced, missed most of important birthdays, events. Its a sacrifice i've made knowing that my familly would be well and bills would be paid. I missed out on many things but it is the life i lived. No regrets!

  • @bradleycook9942
    @bradleycook9942 2 роки тому +3

    It really is heartbreaking when they leave I know this because my dad is a long haul trucker

    • @lindajoy8216
      @lindajoy8216 2 роки тому

      Hello handsome how are you doing today and how was the weather treating you over there ?❤

    • @bradleycook9942
      @bradleycook9942 2 роки тому

      @@lindajoy8216 weather is ok just gloomy just can't wait till Christmas because my dad will be home

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Рік тому

      Hello Bradley 👋
      How are you doing ❤❤❤

    • @bradleycook9942
      @bradleycook9942 Рік тому

      @@lanamarie3626 good you

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Рік тому

      @@bradleycook9942 I'm okay
      I'm lana Marie from Florida and you???

  • @MrJodyh54
    @MrJodyh54 Рік тому +3

    Some problems in trucking: crooked brokers, incompetent and pooly equipped shippers/receivers/unpaid waiting time, lack of parking, e-logs and the 14 hour rule and loads that only exist on the computer-not on the dock when you arrive. Good points-see the country, freedom, and still feel the 'cowboy' life.

  • @casedistorted
    @casedistorted Рік тому +1

    The worry i always have is what if you have a heart attack or something else happens while you’re out on the road.
    No one else there to save you, it’s a nightmare potentially

  • @Luffy_fan111
    @Luffy_fan111 2 роки тому +3

    I did it for 8 long years . No money can bring me back to the life .

    • @maryjessica3774
      @maryjessica3774 2 роки тому

      Sorry but some people make money from it

    • @lindajoy8216
      @lindajoy8216 2 роки тому

      Hello handsome how are you doing today and how was the weather treating you over there ?❤

  • @daronolenus3911
    @daronolenus3911 2 роки тому +5

    Get a local job your home ever day no weekends anything over 8 hours is overtime. There is NOT a DRIVER SHORTAGE!!!! Its lack of PAY!!!

  • @morrisdennis
    @morrisdennis 8 місяців тому

    Been doing it along time. Bitter sweet...

  • @bryanblack7321
    @bryanblack7321 2 роки тому +1

    Roll on Truckers. American economy's Backbone.Respect

    • @lindajoy8216
      @lindajoy8216 2 роки тому

      Hello handsome how are you doing today and how was the weather treating you over there ?😮❤

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Рік тому

      Hello Bryan 👋
      How are you doing ❤❤❤

  • @scottsatterlee8491
    @scottsatterlee8491 Рік тому +3

    I was going to drive a truck just for one summer… That was 34 years ago still out here lol

  • @baljeet.9471
    @baljeet.9471 Рік тому

    God bless you sir

  • @vintagecardcurator
    @vintagecardcurator Рік тому +2

    No job is worth missing your kids growing up. It’s not like truck drivers get million dollar salaries.

  • @TruckerMRB
    @TruckerMRB Рік тому

    Enjoyed the video chap... Great video..

  • @Mdoumbia20
    @Mdoumbia20 Рік тому

    Love the content , I would like to repost this video on a diff platform if that’s okay

  • @martycech5844
    @martycech5844 Рік тому

    Excellent informative video!

  • @Mostopinionatedmanofalltime
    @Mostopinionatedmanofalltime Рік тому +1

    I wouldn’t really mind it if I could figure out a way to get in the gym for a workout four or five times a week. Seems doggone difficult to do.😢

  • @marksmith801
    @marksmith801 2 роки тому +7

    Hmm! He's actually right about trucking! I was leased to a company pulling a reefer wagon for 3 1/2 of my 20yrs behind the wheel. I was out 4 weeks at time if you've got a family. Drivers certainly miss out on alot. Ppl don't realize or care. What it costs to supply the many grocery stores across the country. #SMH 😡

    • @coleparker11
      @coleparker11 2 роки тому +2

      We don't do it for the praise

    • @lindajoy8216
      @lindajoy8216 2 роки тому

      Hello handsome how are you doing today and how was the weather treating you over there ?❤

    • @lindajoy8216
      @lindajoy8216 2 роки тому

      @@coleparker11 Hello handsome how are you doing today and how was the weather treating you over there ?

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Рік тому +1

      Hello 👋
      How are you doing ❤❤❤

    • @marksmith801
      @marksmith801 Рік тому

      @@lanamarie3626 hello!

  • @texasdiscountland
    @texasdiscountland 10 місяців тому +1

    I have a question for the truckers. At what point is it worth it to stay in a hotel or motel as opposed to sleeping inside your truck at a truck stop or rest stop? Is there a need to house truck drivers for say 3 to 5 nights in a rental similar to an AirBNB?

  • @alex042687
    @alex042687 7 місяців тому +1

    You get paid by the mile and only legally allowed to drive limited miles per day. I respect these guys, they keep the nation running.

  • @marcosgarcia11084
    @marcosgarcia11084 Рік тому +1

    That's why I do and stay as a local truck driver..home every day....probably make as much if not more a week then otr or regional.

    • @kwizzo1
      @kwizzo1 9 місяців тому

      I’m 21 years old. Wanting to obtain my CDL A license. Do I have to start otr? Or can I choose local, regional, otr?

  • @EnnisDaMenace3
    @EnnisDaMenace3 2 місяці тому

    So many videos and so many online posts want to tell you how stressful and how grueling it is to be a truck driver, how many hours you have to work just to make a living and how you shouldn’t do it.
    But come on, you can’t convince this isn’t at least a little fun. Being the king of the road, seeing the country. Every days a new adventure. It’s a job everyone respects, and many even admire.

  • @nickpage6500
    @nickpage6500 2 роки тому +1

    Truckers run country im behind them all way I respect them all

    • @angelpeterson142
      @angelpeterson142 2 роки тому

      Hi what's up

    • @lindajoy8216
      @lindajoy8216 2 роки тому +1

      Hello handsome how are you doing and how was the weather treating you over there

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Рік тому

      Hello Nicholas 👋
      How are you doing ❤❤❤

    • @nickpage6500
      @nickpage6500 Рік тому

      @@lanamarie3626 hi Lana I’m not good at all oh well 👋❤️

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Рік тому

      @@nickpage6500 why what's wrong dear ???

  • @stuartloggins3691
    @stuartloggins3691 11 днів тому +1

    A real trucker doesnt do it just for the money. They do it because they love it and cant think of anything theyd rather do

  • @MsKinettic
    @MsKinettic 2 роки тому +3

    Trucking is a very lonely job, it’s not for everyone. If you don’t have a family and don’t mind the boredom then you’ll be fine.

    • @SC68170
      @SC68170 Рік тому +1

      Honestly, I found myself more bored @ a 9 to 5 but everybody's different. I enjoyed the exploration so to speak and being in a different area, trying different restaurants. I enjoyed it. Changed my life for the better monetarily. But it dedicates a lot of time and loved the challenge everyday whether it be getting in and out of a fuel station quickly, figuring out a problem and getting the ball rolling quickly, maybe fixing it myself to save time, or just backing in to a challenging parking spot. I was confident in my abilities. Time equals money. I was able to reach my goal of 6 figures saved.. it took a lot of hard work, smarts, and dedication to my craft.. I feel not many Truckers can do that in just 8 years.. just from what I see or hear many are broke.. so I feel I'm the exception and it makes me feel good

  • @clintonmogusu
    @clintonmogusu Рік тому +1

    i really admire truck driving

  • @nidalsubair453
    @nidalsubair453 Рік тому

    I love this kinda isolation

  • @joshuaryantrucking7396
    @joshuaryantrucking7396 Місяць тому

    Ive been driving otr for 14 years now and man oh man i wouldnt change it for anything

  • @whaney1967
    @whaney1967 2 роки тому +6

    Just a hunch but I think the guy hasn’t been doing it very long.

    • @angelpeterson142
      @angelpeterson142 2 роки тому

      Hi what's up

    • @lindajoy8216
      @lindajoy8216 2 роки тому

      Hello handsome how are you doing today and how was the weather treating you over there ?😂

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Рік тому

      Hello will 👋
      How are you doing ❤❤❤

    • @billybob42069
      @billybob42069 Рік тому

      Cause his wife is still there? 😂💀

  • @MiguelGuirola-t9f
    @MiguelGuirola-t9f 10 місяців тому

    I’m decided to go with regional 2 weeks away from home. I have a girlfriend and a daughter which is why I’m doing this. But after my 3rd days I’m feeling sad and down because I miss being with my daughter. A part of me doesn’t want to do this anymore but a part of me does. What should I do?

  • @mathew4239
    @mathew4239 2 роки тому +1

    very cool we love our truckers

  • @abderrahimbelalia4292
    @abderrahimbelalia4292 7 місяців тому

    I will go to the USA next year
    ..i will b a truck driver..i like this job..hope to know more information about this job in USA

  • @dennismckown4951
    @dennismckown4951 2 роки тому +2

    you can tell the difference between a solo and team drivers. solo drivers tean to talk alot when they stop at truck stops, while teams dont, i was a solo driver, after a while i found out i talked a lot when i stopped, but i was out for a month at a time, didnt have to worry bout family.

    • @lindajoy8216
      @lindajoy8216 2 роки тому

      Hello handsome how are you doing today and how was the weather treating you over there ❤

    • @dennismckown4951
      @dennismckown4951 2 роки тому

      @@lindajoy8216 usually i take a break outside to soak up some sun, but its too dang cold, even with a heavy coat, to stay out too long. have snow in the mtns, but nothing since early Nov, in the valley, just freaking cold, had a buffet for Thanksgiving. hows the weather where you are?

    • @lindajoy8216
      @lindajoy8216 2 роки тому

      @@dennismckown4951 it’s 70% here too and do you care for a chat and get know each other better

    • @lindajoy8216
      @lindajoy8216 2 роки тому

      I’m Linda joy by name 29 years old I was born into a mixed race but grown up in state USA.. but currently am living in Buffalo NY,i just finish my fashionist designer study and for now unemployed and you ?.

    • @dennismckown4951
      @dennismckown4951 2 роки тому

      @@lindajoy8216 sure, no problem. know a few things. 1. i never lie, people who hide behind computer screens tean to lie, i don't. my best friend taught me that. 2. i'm an ancient, and i'm not "trolling" just chatting. some young people might think otherwise, so under those conditions if you want to continue, good, if not, thats cool too.

  • @pushvedula5640
    @pushvedula5640 Рік тому +1

    When I first start driving! I’d love to do cross country hauls, long hauls and even into Canada but maybe once I get married and have kids I’ll probably just try to run east coast, or stay within my state or tri state area! I’m still waiting til I turn 21 lol then I can maybe try to start with Roehl Transport!

  • @mariomejia1701
    @mariomejia1701 2 роки тому +1

    Great video my friend

    • @lindajoy8216
      @lindajoy8216 2 роки тому +1

      Hello handsome how are you doing today and how was the weather treating you over there ?❤

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Рік тому

      Hello Mario 👋
      How are you doing ❤❤❤

    • @mariomejia1701
      @mariomejia1701 Рік тому +1

      @@lanamarie3626 fine hoping you guys are well. Stay safe

    • @Angellee627
      @Angellee627 Рік тому

      Oh yea!

    • @LoriRussell-ce1ld
      @LoriRussell-ce1ld Рік тому

      Hello, how are you doing today?

  • @wadewalker8208
    @wadewalker8208 Рік тому +1

    I work for Mack trucks. That's a beautiful rig right there. Roll on brother!

  • @amritpalsingh-zi4cl
    @amritpalsingh-zi4cl 2 роки тому +1

    Big fan big brother ❤❤❣🔥

  • @dfortner3775
    @dfortner3775 Рік тому +1

    Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.... The name of that truck should be called empty pockets😂

  • @jvillegreen8676
    @jvillegreen8676 2 роки тому +1

    I understand. when i realize the gross and net of 1 truck. whether good or bad. I left being company and went as o/o. A truck ran correctly can net serious money. Theses people pay 1300 to 1800 a week. Company. When truck nets 5k when horrible. And 12k when great.

    • @lanamarie3626
      @lanamarie3626 Рік тому

      Hello jville 👋
      How are you doing ❤❤❤

  • @iitzpepsii
    @iitzpepsii 2 роки тому +15

    I’m 34 I retired from trucking after driving for 15 years paid everything off took the rest of my money and invested it and now I don’t have to work ever again a smart business decision goes a long ways

    • @r.t.7925
      @r.t.7925 2 роки тому +3

      Yea right :)

    • @iitzpepsii
      @iitzpepsii 2 роки тому +1

      @@r.t.7925 u like most truckers I actually know how to manage and invest my money instead of buying stupid crap but thanks for trying to tell me what I got and don’t got in my life typical American as usual

    • @brandonturner8117
      @brandonturner8117 2 роки тому

      Yeah if you company drive you’re able to save more I heard.

    • @iitzpepsii
      @iitzpepsii 2 роки тому +1

      @@brandonturner8117 I drove company trucks my first 6 years my last 9.5 years I was a owner op

    • @keithrowell8895
      @keithrowell8895 2 роки тому

      @@brandonturner8117.bullshit.

  • @jasonm949
    @jasonm949 2 роки тому +18

    Stop blocking the left lane for miles, to pass a truck you're going 2 mph faster than.

    • @botomusprime6238
      @botomusprime6238 2 роки тому +10

      This will stop the flow of traffic. You stop one problem and you will just create more elsewhere. For example, if it was illegal for the 62mph governed truck to pass a 61mph governed truck, you would accumulate enormous “packs” of trucks on the highways/interstates that would occupy the far right lanes of traffic. Now anyone that is wanting to get onto the highway will almost always have to come to a complete stop at the very end of the on ramp because there would be no space to get in and would need to wait for a “pack” to pass. Same goes with getting off the highway. You decide you want to get off the highway? Well now you have to merge into the far right lane miles ahead before your exit and wait behind those slow trucks until you reach your exit because now all those trucks can’t pass each other so they have no choice but to take up the right lanes. See the general public doesn’t realize why things are the way they are. They just see something that inconveniences them for a couple seconds and throw a fit but fail to realize that it is done for a reason but you people lack the critical thinking to think about what other problems are created if what YOU wanted to be enforced was actually enforced. You do not own the road it is for everyone to share, even if that means you will get to your destination 45 seconds later than usual because you had to wait for a truck to pass another. First world problems huh…
      Sincerely, a truck driver.

    • @jasonm949
      @jasonm949 2 роки тому

      @@botomusprime6238 Dumbest excuse I've ever heard. Explains why you drive a truck.

    • @SemperShock
      @SemperShock 2 роки тому +6

      I agree. It’s all Non drivers who are the “me me mee meee meeee” people who don’t realize what we are doing on the road. On your street we are trying to turn in.
      Bring goods from one state to yours. And yes. I hope governed bill about our speed. Doesn’t pass because Yes, you are correct. There will be more traffic but not only that. What might take a few hours to get to one place, now a few hours longer because we can’t drive 75 mph in some of those states where we as big rigs can drive 75 - 80 mph.

    • @WhopperJrNoCheese
      @WhopperJrNoCheese 2 роки тому +4

      No, I don’t think I will. It’s a bitch following a truck that you know you’re faster than.

    • @highbrass3749
      @highbrass3749 2 роки тому +11

      I’m one of those drivers that does that. I drive a governed truck that won’t go over 65 mph. If you’re not a truck driver you probably don’t understand two things. Number one is when you’re driving hundreds of miles in a day and have certain amount of work you need to get done 2 mph makes a big difference by the end of the day. Also if you drive a neutered company truck like mine and have very little power you can’t stay behind slow moving vehicles, you need to utilize the downhills to gain momentum. This job is all amount momentum, that’s also why many trucks don’t slow down to let you onto the highway. Once we slow down we lose all our momentum to get up the hill we’re climbing and at that point the car driver finally realizes they’re on the highway and decides to speed up. That’s why we usually get over into the next lane if we can.

  • @donaldmickunas8552
    @donaldmickunas8552 Рік тому +7

    LMAO…That isn’t even 1% of what it is truly like to be a trucker.

    • @theBCdream
      @theBCdream 6 місяців тому

      I'm going to trucking school soon, would you be able give any advice? Thanks in advance!

    • @donaldmickunas8552
      @donaldmickunas8552 6 місяців тому +2

      ​@@theBCdream If you are married or have kids, don't become a trucker. It will ruin your relationships.

    • @theBCdream
      @theBCdream 6 місяців тому

      @@donaldmickunas8552 I'm not interested in long haul though, but it's part of the 4 week on the job training but I don't know how I'll turn down a job offer from them politely, I'm looking for local, bus, or class 3 local, but without the experience, I'm not sure how this is going to work

    • @SandraMary-u7t
      @SandraMary-u7t 4 місяці тому

      Ohh really

    • @SandraMary-u7t
      @SandraMary-u7t 4 місяці тому

      @@donaldmickunas8552 are you on Google chat let chat privately

  • @panama-canada
    @panama-canada Рік тому

    When I was driving , night time driving was the best.

  • @cesarluna5588
    @cesarluna5588 10 місяців тому

    Truckers are the backbone of America!

  • @lowhydrogen7018a1
    @lowhydrogen7018a1 2 роки тому +19

    I don’t like people so it may be for me

    • @MrRld1960
      @MrRld1960 2 роки тому +8

      You do have a lot of ALONE-TIME

    • @SemperShock
      @SemperShock 2 роки тому +9

      Yes, lots of Alone time to think about your life and what you’ve done in the past.
      You do see other people & little conversations, but for the most part.. you are alone all the time, driving.
      GB

    • @harryknutts8428
      @harryknutts8428 2 роки тому +9

      u have to enjoy working alone but u need a certain amount of people skills for things to go smooth , i truck and ya im alone alot but i make lots of stops too and need to be able to engage in conversation with people in a positive way to move things along being alone just means u wear all the hats 1 hat is loner but u need a sociable side too i think

    • @TB-vb1st
      @TB-vb1st 2 роки тому +4

      I don't know, I would think with the increasing incidents of very violent road rage, having to drive a large truck with inconsiderate drivers would make you hate people even more.

    • @harryknutts8428
      @harryknutts8428 2 роки тому +1

      @@TB-vb1st lol That’s funny because it’s true but I just look at it like I’m here to do a job I get paid to deal with different types of shit and that’s just the way it is I get paid good money so I overlook a lot of dumb shit I don’t take it personal

  • @tigar007
    @tigar007 Рік тому +1

    Not all heroes wear capes..

  • @justinpigg1694
    @justinpigg1694 Рік тому

    keeping us going

  • @chickenandwaffles09
    @chickenandwaffles09 2 роки тому +2

    No compensation for standing still. And that’s why people bail on the industry. You are literally on the clock but making zero money.

    • @lindajoy8216
      @lindajoy8216 2 роки тому

      Hello handsome how are you doing and how was the weather treating you over there ?❤

    • @AustinBeCrazy
      @AustinBeCrazy Рік тому +1

      Exactly that’s why ima leave too no fucking money.

  • @TT.4_
    @TT.4_ 2 роки тому +1

    From NC. represent Babyyy!! Atleast with Trucking we don’t got a manager breathing all over our backs 8-5😂can also eat when we feel like it!