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  • TRUCKING | Linehaul Extra Board Driver | LTL
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 88

  • @FreddieBackdraft-on2nj
    @FreddieBackdraft-on2nj Рік тому +3

    God bless all you drivers. I always wanted to drive LTL but it never happened for me. Cherish your opportunity. Work hard, be safe.

  • @joshuabibeau8046
    @joshuabibeau8046 2 роки тому +11

    Spot on, I pack my food and drinks for the week. I'm the only systems driver for my barn so I fill in when drivers are on vacation so its a good mix of home time and being out for the week.

    • @MarksTruckingLife
      @MarksTruckingLife  2 роки тому

      Excellent.
      Where are you out of?

    • @yeremy7144
      @yeremy7144 2 роки тому

      How do u pack bro lol im having a hard time on buying a decent cooler etc.. i been runn ing extra board at estes any input would help..

    • @MarksTruckingLife
      @MarksTruckingLife  2 роки тому +2

      Since I’m home every day now I just use a regular cooler with ice packs.
      If I was gone all week I’d get another thermo-electric cooler that runs off the dc power through the lighter plugs. I’d also get the converter so it can run off of the 110 ac in hotel rooms. Pretty sure you can still get them in the truck stops, Walmart or probably Amazon.

  • @jessiecalderon
    @jessiecalderon 2 роки тому +3

    I don’t know if they’re doing it system wide but, I talked to my old TM from saia the other day and he said they’re trying to get rid of system and make everything turns. I liked system and preferred it. I would usually call central on sundays, run on my 10 everyday and end back at home by Friday morning/afternoon

  • @dancooke30
    @dancooke30 2 роки тому +3

    Spot on Mark. Keep up the great content. Happy holidays to you and your family.

  • @jackiebarker4082
    @jackiebarker4082 Рік тому

    Now mark explains it well in the real world

  • @emilsilvestri807
    @emilsilvestri807 2 роки тому +3

    how do two drivers with coolers and clothes for a week fit in a day cab? also when you get to the hotel do they get you separate rooms when training? retired tanker driver here,enjoy the vlog.

    • @MarksTruckingLife
      @MarksTruckingLife  2 роки тому

      If you mean during the week of initial training, they don’t. At least in Dallas, the trainers all have turns.

  • @ERFitness
    @ERFitness 7 місяців тому

    Just applied for Saia Linehaul position in wrenthem, MA. I have previous linehaul experience. Currently doing P&D for another LTL company. Is there anyone I can get in contact with to expedite my application?

  • @NightFight164
    @NightFight164 2 роки тому

    Will Saia open a terminal in Eastern Long Island New York Suffolk county, fantastic place to open a terminal. Do you have other ternal such as ABF closer to the Suffolk in Nassau border as well as FedEx UPS XPO Estes freight lines and Old Dominion Freight Lines close to the Nassau and Suffolk border And of course Brooklyn New York terminal. But there is no Saia Motor Freight Lines in eastern New York would be a good idea to put one out there. It would be worth it and if anyone is reading this LTL, they’re gonna scoop that up.

    • @MarksTruckingLife
      @MarksTruckingLife  2 роки тому

      There are 5 Terminals in New York. I’m not sure of their locations though.

  • @ivantena6590
    @ivantena6590 2 місяці тому

    Do they pay for per diem if u don’t return home the same day?
    I just graduated from cdl school in Colorado

  • @SylentLight
    @SylentLight Рік тому

    Man the job postings have been up more than a month, i applied twice. Nothing, im already pulling doubles for fedex ground tho. Wish i could call em

  • @Weezy10580
    @Weezy10580 4 місяці тому

    You going to mention the first hour is free if you aren’t ready?

  • @JoeSmith-nu8oo
    @JoeSmith-nu8oo 2 роки тому +1

    What does SAIA pay experienced LH drivers?? I applied in Texas, but at the time they were slow and couldn't hire any new drivers!

  • @danfalls3858
    @danfalls3858 2 роки тому +2

    Does Saia have a list of regular hotels they use or arrange the room for you? Just thinking it would help a lot if someone finds a place that accommodates Truck Parking especially with Doubles.

    • @MarksTruckingLife
      @MarksTruckingLife  2 роки тому +4

      Usually you’ll Laydown where there is a terminal so you’ll only need to take the tractor to the hotel. Also there are hotels listed but pretty much wherever takes the CLC card.

  • @daveanderson1797
    @daveanderson1797 2 роки тому

    Just wondering if line runs out on Saturday night? Scheduled for a drive test and dot physical with Saia but am concerned about getting called out on Sunday morning since we are active in our church on Sunday morning. Any insight on this one, running out of Phoenix terminal, great content

    • @MarksTruckingLife
      @MarksTruckingLife  2 роки тому +2

      I’m sure you’ll start out in the system. I’ve not seen system drivers called on a Sunday morning. It’s possible you could be needed on a Sunday night. When I was in the system I would generally try to get out in a Sunday night. Otherwise probably not until Monday nights.

    • @daveanderson1797
      @daveanderson1797 2 роки тому

      Thanks for the insights

  • @GeordellTheIncred
    @GeordellTheIncred 4 місяці тому

    So for line haul they give you option if you wanna stay out & when you first start and you’re doing training was it a week or two weeks before you got your first check?

    • @GeordellTheIncred
      @GeordellTheIncred 4 місяці тому

      I stay in Garland trying to get in the Dallas terminal just trying to see how things are!

  • @cbboiii1100
    @cbboiii1100 5 місяців тому

    A P&D and Line haul position was posted about three weeks ago. I applied for line haul 2 days ago. How long do they take to respond and is there a good chance I get picked up? I'm in San Antonio. Thanks

    • @MarksTruckingLife
      @MarksTruckingLife  5 місяців тому +1

      They tend to take their time.
      Try one of these numbers.
      888-965-1230
      945-336-2053

    • @cbboiii1100
      @cbboiii1100 5 місяців тому

      @@MarksTruckingLife awesome, thanks!

  • @vincentwhittington9408
    @vincentwhittington9408 2 роки тому +2

    Would your reset be on the road or at home ? For a system driver just startling out

  • @itisim
    @itisim 4 місяці тому

    How long it takes to get use to hooking doubles on average doing training? I been driving 6yrs and never did doubles

    • @MarksTruckingLife
      @MarksTruckingLife  4 місяці тому +1

      If you start doing it every day, it won’t take long.

  • @kingjames3720
    @kingjames3720 2 місяці тому

    Does SAIA offer CDL training? I’m interested in getting my CDLs

    • @johnnyinfl
      @johnnyinfl 12 днів тому

      They have a dock to driver program. You have to work the dock for about 3 months.

  • @danowen4644
    @danowen4644 2 роки тому

    Saia is offering me a bid run 3/2 613 miles a night Calhoun ga to Hagerstown MD straight up and back. But not sure if I'll take it or not because of the driver facing cameras. Been at my current job for 17 years. Have 5 weeks vacation. Also would have to go without insurance for 90 days. Start with only 5 personal days and 5 vacation days. Undecided

    • @dontdoxmebro
      @dontdoxmebro 2 роки тому +3

      5 weeks vacation is nice you won’t getting that anywhere nowuhdays

    • @danowen4644
      @danowen4644 2 роки тому +4

      @@dontdoxmebro I turned the job down

    • @overtheroadnick4233
      @overtheroadnick4233 2 роки тому

      Is that only 1839 miles a week? I need at least 2,750 miles a week if I do linehaul.

    • @danowen4644
      @danowen4644 2 роки тому +3

      @@overtheroadnick4233 I stayed at my job we now get .76 cpm and no the Saia job was 2452 miles one week and 3678 the next. But atlas I stayed at Southeastern Freight Lines.

    • @kingjohnjuly
      @kingjohnjuly 2 роки тому +1

      I run line haul now for saia love it but the system suck lol

  • @justinmurray8920
    @justinmurray8920 2 роки тому +2

    Is LTL line haul ever 4 days a week? Or always 5/6? I'm trying to find something 4 days a week

  • @williamschirmacher6526
    @williamschirmacher6526 2 роки тому

    Does saia give good benefits and vacation I only drive p/t these days. I work in manufacturing f/t looking for a change

    • @MarksTruckingLife
      @MarksTruckingLife  2 роки тому +1

      Linehaul top pay is 72.5 cents a mile. Hourly top is $28.66. Benefits are pretty good. I think family medical coverage is about $47 a week. After 10 years is free. Vacation. 1 week after a full year. 2 after 2 years (I think). 3 after 7. And 4 after 18.
      ua-cam.com/video/OhqfGZUr0a0/v-deo.html

  • @Noname13479
    @Noname13479 2 роки тому +2

    Would they take me with automatic restriction?

    • @MarksTruckingLife
      @MarksTruckingLife  2 роки тому

      Yes. Email me at
      mtrknlfe@gmail.com
      For my referral info.

  • @narrowpath2980
    @narrowpath2980 2 роки тому

    What does SAIA stand for ? thanks for your video 😁

    • @MarksTruckingLife
      @MarksTruckingLife  2 роки тому +2

      It’s actually the last name of the company founder Louis Saia.

    • @narrowpath2980
      @narrowpath2980 2 роки тому +1

      @@MarksTruckingLife cool thanks 👍

    • @elijahtaylor356
      @elijahtaylor356 Рік тому

      @@narrowpath2980 Self Awareness IN Action

  • @JuanyJuanes
    @JuanyJuanes 2 роки тому +1

    Do they let new drivers do this? Just got CDL

    • @MarksTruckingLife
      @MarksTruckingLife  2 роки тому +1

      For Saia you’ll need one year experience.

    • @SlickJ636
      @SlickJ636 2 роки тому

      You can go straight from dock to driver to linehaul now. No experience necessary. This rule came affect about a month or 2 ago

  • @Itsmoooose
    @Itsmoooose Рік тому

    Does saia hire with auto restriction?

  • @realinvestor222
    @realinvestor222 6 місяців тому

    I just emailed you.

  • @raulpenaiii7348
    @raulpenaiii7348 2 роки тому

    Does SAIA offer part-time positions for drivers?

    • @MarksTruckingLife
      @MarksTruckingLife  2 роки тому

      I don’t believe so. However it may be different from terminal to terminal.

  • @johnnyinfl
    @johnnyinfl 12 днів тому

    They don't do that anymore. You are home everyday

    • @MarksTruckingLife
      @MarksTruckingLife  12 днів тому +1

      @@johnnyinfl
      Not everywhere.

    • @johnnyinfl
      @johnnyinfl 12 днів тому

      @@MarksTruckingLife they are trying to get rid of having drivers out all week.

  • @tjtj1692
    @tjtj1692 2 роки тому

    Does linehaul work dock?

    • @MarksTruckingLife
      @MarksTruckingLife  2 роки тому +1

      I believe the only time you have to work the dock is if you have to do a work off at a dark terminal.

  • @maxspellman7963
    @maxspellman7963 2 роки тому

    Do you get per diem?

  • @Alexsmith-hp2mz
    @Alexsmith-hp2mz 2 роки тому

    Hello Mark just emailed ya

  • @thomashoover209
    @thomashoover209 2 роки тому +1

    That is because you are not UNION

  • @rogerberry4088
    @rogerberry4088 10 місяців тому

    Absolutely the worst company I ever worked for. Hands down

    • @PineappleExpress1990
      @PineappleExpress1990 9 місяців тому

      What was your experience?

    • @rogerberry4088
      @rogerberry4088 9 місяців тому

      @@PineappleExpress1990 From management to dock workers.17 to 20 stops a day and micromanaging gone wild. The most toxic atmosphere o e ever seen

  • @bradbettinger5543
    @bradbettinger5543 2 роки тому

    I think its wonderful how you beg for the referral bonus. Don't they pay you enough that you need to beg for that?

  • @charlesjohnson5154
    @charlesjohnson5154 2 роки тому

    Never get a warm meal and drive a pos day cab good luck making 200 dollars a week why would you do that

  • @RichardClosure
    @RichardClosure 2 роки тому +1

    Been here 5 months now. Rather have a V8.

  • @iMatti00
    @iMatti00 Рік тому

    How has your money changed since Covid ended?
    And thanks for the video.

  • @iMatti00
    @iMatti00 Рік тому

    Why did you stop driving semi’s and decide to go back to greyhound? I’ve heard a couple people say that you can make more money driving a semi then you can a bus. That seems strange to me, you would think it would be the other way around. But do you have thoughts on that?