New lease,New truck get what you really want!!!Everything will have warranty, you won't have to worry about anything!! Down time sucks but could happen on old one too!!!!been 30 years and brand new freightliner classic with England enjoyed every bit!!! Blessings young man be safe!!!❤❤
The Freightliner has diminished the features that Mercades has done over the years, for the sake of costs and sales. Your right down time under warranty work can be terrible, when you're at the mercy of the repair shop. The quality of electronics that run the truck aren't reliable and need constant recalibration for all segments to work properly. Namely Anti crash, lane fade, cruise control, which all tie into one feed, when one goes down, the entire system goes down with it. A poor system that's never been address to improve the usefulness of the features.
If I was going Lease, which I did with Prime, I'd get a newer truck or at least a different truck. Just because you're paying for it and that shipper spilled that stuff on your truck. So I'd definitely get a different truck, plus with Lease, you'll be able to go faster. But like people are saying, rates are low but you do you brother.. Don't let anyone discourage you for making your money. Good luck, stay safe and stay blessed
Keep up the good work brotha and good luck with the lease. I'm personally tired of the bath mouthing about leasing. If they were as BAD as people say it would have died out a long time ago with the dinosaurs. Sure there are bad leasing programs out there. Hell there's good and bad to anything in what we call LIFE. I've been trucking for 40 years with the last 30 years just driving weekends as a casual driver for a supermarket chain out here in Commidfornia. I've been a State/Fed auditor fulltime for 30 of those years. I just retired a few weeks ago and my plans are to do more trucking and possibly do a lease with a company such as Prime to see the country and own per say my truck at least through the terms of the lease. Right now I'm living that dream through UA-cam content makers like yourself. Good luck!
When I least my first truck with prime , it was the same truck I was in as a company driver. It’s a truck that I was familiar with and comfortable with. Finished that lease and started another lease with a full size freightliner and was in the shop my first load outta pittston.
New warranty service guarantees, get you a new truck and pay it off asap. Your young and hopefully without a lot of debt, this is the time to have a low overhead business debt. Being your own boss has some serious advantages, especially if your a good strong business minded person!
You have a good head on your shoulders. You know whats best for you. They will own you during this lease purchase. I've owned my own and you've got to learn to fix a lot on your own or these shops will eat you alive. They prey on lease purchase. I just hope you don't get swindled man. Big companies like Prime, Swift and JB ruin good drivers and good work ethic like you. Hope to see you out there sometime man. Just be sure to read that fine print.
Hey I went lease after 2 months as a company driver I kept the truck I started with because it was a 22 freightliner with 78k miles on it. I keep up with the Maintence on it as far as tired oil changes. If I need it I get it done.. hadn’t been in the shop for any outstanding problems just regular maintence My lease will be complete in nov I’m getting another freighliner. But it’s up to you. Happy to see you upgrading lease.. i feel I made the right decision going lease..
@@traceyalbritton6585 Do lease purchase on your next truck . I have a 2018 Cascadia at Prime , I ordered it in 2017 and paid off in 2020. I have been running for over three years without a truck payment but I plan on ordering a new Lease purchase this summer. After truck is paid off the fixed costs are just $100 for insurance and QC rental , no over mileage or Apu fees.. I have a Freightliner , has almost 800k all solo miles and I will buy another Freightliner ..
In my opinion Wait B 4 you upgrade. Freight is soft right now, it's an election year. No body is doing anything for major shipping I'd say stay a company driver for a bit longer. That upgrade will still be there. It would be a bad move should you take the upgrade then the bottom falls deeper with rates, and availability of loads. The future could show you "revenue is only enough to pay on the truck, very little for yourself". Don't let them flash this new tractor at you, then it becomes difficult to pay for. Good Luck To You Stay Safe !
Good luck with the lease route but be careful. As for a truck, you're best off with a Cascadia or a Peterbilt 579 but for tanker, you're best off with a mid-roof. Its not quite as high but you'll save a bit on fuel, which is a good thing. Im a lease operator, but not with Prime, and I'd love an aerodynamic truck. Unfortunately, im stuck with a '22 Kenworth W900 mid-roof pulling dry and reefer vans. A highrise is the better route for van type trailers but tanker and flatbed, a mid-roof is ideal. I have a 475 X-15 Cummins and currently im getting around 5.6 MPG pulling an average of 30,000 lbs and driving at 65 MPH. Thats terrible fuel mileage.
@VezOnTheRoad Even at 55 mph only gets me about 6. I've been doing this for over 20 years. I know every possible trick for just about everything, including how to save fuel. I also regularly run through areas that are use to getting feet of snow, not inches.
Up great let's see it all and u better go with a new truck .in the freightliner u can get a big freg. But the Pete's r realy nice that's what I had u have to feel comfortable with what u get but I would take a new truck.
Notice that when you hooked to the trailer, at the start of the video, the handle was just hanging there and not put in the holder? That's what I've been saying for awhile to you.
Wait you already drive a co driver & they're making you take classes before you up grade also if you want to get another truck look & see if they have something that catches your eye before you sign
Keep what you know just cause it's brand new don't mean you not gonna have problems you gone walk yourself into more problems than you expected have them fix whats wrong with big bird
Vez, I’m no expert but depending on the payment difference, I’d go with a new truck. You’ve had a few problems with big bird already and she’s attracted to dumpsters. I would think a new truck would have a warranty of some sort
Man I'm 28.. my wife got me tickets to kevin gates when he came to kc in October last year... IF YOU EVER HAVE THE CHANCE, GO TO ONE OF THEM MFS🤣🤣💪🏾💪🏾!! BEST CONCERT EVER!! STAY SAFE OUT HERE FAM🙏🏾🙏🏾
Are you going to have a net after taxes of at least 1 1/2 times more than a company driver? If yes, then do it, if no, it's not worth the extra headache.
Congrats on going to lease, you learned the job and now you’re moving to bigger things. Let “Big Bird” go lol, start new in your next chapter. Oh, don’t listen to the nay sayers, everyone’s experience isn’t going to be yours.
I start prime feb 26th in the tanker division. I have 1 yr and a half of diesel technician expierence with Penske. I could really save money going lease and fix things myself but i heard horror stories about lease especially during election yr. Definately will keep watching your videos for updates for now im going company.
I’ve heard those horror stories too, but ultimately, I had to make a decision for myself. Understanding that everyone’s experience varies, I chose to believe in my own potential for success. Plus, having a background in mechanics definitely comes in handy when working on my truck. I might need to ask you for help one day 😂
New lease,New truck get what you really want!!!Everything will have warranty, you won't have to worry about anything!! Down time sucks but could happen on old one too!!!!been 30 years and brand new freightliner classic with England enjoyed every bit!!! Blessings young man be safe!!!❤❤
The Freightliner has diminished the features that Mercades has done over the years, for the sake of costs and sales.
Your right down time under warranty work can be terrible, when you're at the mercy of the repair shop.
The quality of electronics that run the truck aren't reliable and need constant recalibration for all segments to work properly.
Namely Anti crash, lane fade, cruise control, which all tie into one feed, when one goes down, the entire system goes down with it.
A poor system that's never been address to improve the usefulness of the features.
Freightliner mid-roof so you can get under all those overhead pipes at the shipper/receiver.
Hey, I met you Wednesday at the Prime terminal in Missouri. You are a good dude, keep posting and I'll keep following. Good luck on your lease.
If I was going Lease, which I did with Prime, I'd get a newer truck or at least a different truck. Just because you're paying for it and that shipper spilled that stuff on your truck. So I'd definitely get a different truck, plus with Lease, you'll be able to go faster. But like people are saying, rates are low but you do you brother.. Don't let anyone discourage you for making your money. Good luck, stay safe and stay blessed
Lease a peterbilt or KW both did me well I just started my lease with a 2024 KW and proud to say I haven’t had problems 🤞🏾
Yeah bro Kevin is my favorite artist I done been listening to that album all weekend
Keep up the good work brotha and good luck with the lease. I'm personally tired of the bath mouthing about leasing. If they were as BAD as people say it would have died out a long time ago with the dinosaurs. Sure there are bad leasing programs out there. Hell there's good and bad to anything in what we call LIFE. I've been trucking for 40 years with the last 30 years just driving weekends as a casual driver for a supermarket chain out here in Commidfornia. I've been a State/Fed auditor fulltime for 30 of those years. I just retired a few weeks ago and my plans are to do more trucking and possibly do a lease with a company such as Prime to see the country and own per say my truck at least through the terms of the lease. Right now I'm living that dream through UA-cam content makers like yourself.
Good luck!
When I least my first truck with prime , it was the same truck I was in as a company driver. It’s a truck that I was familiar with and comfortable with. Finished that lease and started another lease with a full size freightliner and was in the shop my first load outta pittston.
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Congrats bro I'm exited for you! Keep on inspiring 🙏 ❤
New warranty service guarantees, get you a new truck and pay it off asap. Your young and hopefully without a lot of debt, this is the time to have a low overhead business debt. Being your own boss has some serious advantages, especially if your a good strong business minded person!
Yes would love to have a video of the process and steps Please.
You have a good head on your shoulders. You know whats best for you. They will own you during this lease purchase. I've owned my own and you've got to learn to fix a lot on your own or these shops will eat you alive. They prey on lease purchase. I just hope you don't get swindled man. Big companies like Prime, Swift and JB ruin good drivers and good work ethic like you. Hope to see you out there sometime man. Just be sure to read that fine print.
Go for it ves, your good people good things will come to ya!
Congratulations nephew. I'm so proud. Love ya🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Fire and Ice was the shit back in 2009!
Hey I went lease after 2 months as a company driver I kept the truck I started with because it was a 22 freightliner with 78k miles on it. I keep up with the Maintence on it as far as tired oil changes. If I need it I get it done.. hadn’t been in the shop for any outstanding problems just regular maintence My lease will be complete in nov I’m getting another freighliner. But it’s up to you. Happy to see you upgrading lease.. i feel I made the right decision going lease..
@stevo6891I like leasing it gives you a little more freedom as far as loads you are given to run.. company was cool I only did it 2 months tho..
@@traceyalbritton6585 Do lease purchase on your next truck . I have a 2018 Cascadia at Prime , I ordered it in 2017 and paid off in 2020. I have been running for over three years without a truck payment but I plan on ordering a new Lease purchase this summer. After truck is paid off the fixed costs are just $100 for insurance and QC rental , no over mileage or Apu fees.. I have a Freightliner , has almost 800k all solo miles and I will buy another Freightliner ..
No don't keep that international !!!
Go for it young man good luck I wish you the best Remember keep it between the white lines stay safe stay blessed from the brother from Virginia
Good content
I think you should keep Big Bird you know the truck in and out but like you said whatever catch your eye Brody go for it
Yes explain it all
We trying to see you in some different my brotha ❤✊🏾
Show full process it will give you more content. Congregations
Get into something you like and with less miles!
Best luck big dog. @4:24 Crazy how someone else's shit always become your problem lol
Getting a new truck
Go ahead and get you a 24 International. I love your videos, keep it moving brother 👍🏾
I’m glad you enjoy the content.
Go with a New truck that has a factory warranty. Stay with a bright color. Get a truck with all the options that will make your traveling fun.
Jim here 🎉
Mann, bro. Get that pete or mid roof freight liner ‼️😮💨
In my opinion Wait B 4 you upgrade.
Freight is soft right now, it's an election year.
No body is doing anything for major shipping I'd say stay a company driver for a bit longer.
That upgrade will still be there.
It would be a bad move should you take the upgrade then the bottom falls deeper with rates, and availability of loads.
The future could show you "revenue is only enough to pay on the truck, very little for yourself".
Don't let them flash this new tractor at you, then it becomes difficult to pay for.
Good Luck To You Stay Safe !
Yeah I start the 26th and exactly why I'm going company first
Knocka got that fire.. real life rap... my opinion dude don't get credit because he's real
Start out your new journey with new equipment
Good luck with the lease route but be careful. As for a truck, you're best off with a Cascadia or a Peterbilt 579 but for tanker, you're best off with a mid-roof. Its not quite as high but you'll save a bit on fuel, which is a good thing. Im a lease operator, but not with Prime, and I'd love an aerodynamic truck. Unfortunately, im stuck with a '22 Kenworth W900 mid-roof pulling dry and reefer vans. A highrise is the better route for van type trailers but tanker and flatbed, a mid-roof is ideal. I have a 475 X-15 Cummins and currently im getting around 5.6 MPG pulling an average of 30,000 lbs and driving at 65 MPH. Thats terrible fuel mileage.
Yeah that’s pretty bad. Maybe try driving a little slower to help save on fuel.
@VezOnTheRoad Even at 55 mph only gets me about 6. I've been doing this for over 20 years. I know every possible trick for just about everything, including how to save fuel. I also regularly run through areas that are use to getting feet of snow, not inches.
Thanks for the cliff hanger now i gotta wait a week UGH! ;)
I’m sorry but I’m still in the process of upgrading
@@VezOnTheRoad all good dude i was joking thats why i put the wink face
I’m o/o with Prime. Don’t keep b bird. Get brand new Freightliner. I leased 2 and am on 2nd owner truck. Good luck!! Let abacus set you up
Hopefully I bump into you round the terminal here rn lol good luck man
You might see me around
@@VezOnTheRoad bumped into you earlier bro in the cafe
Yeeeeeee give us them details
Ya Lil bro we see you
Different newer. Emissions filters are new
Get another tuck if you can get something you like
Up great let's see it all and u better go with a new
truck .in the freightliner u can get a big freg. But the Pete's r realy nice that's what I had u have to feel comfortable with what u get but I would take a new truck.
Notice that when you hooked to the trailer, at the start of the video, the handle was just hanging there and not put in the holder? That's what I've been saying for awhile to you.
Wait you already drive a co driver & they're making you take classes before you up grade also if you want to get another truck look & see if they have something that catches your eye before you sign
Keep what you know just cause it's brand new don't mean you not gonna have problems you gone walk yourself into more problems than you expected have them fix whats wrong with big bird
Show us everything.🎉
I will. I’m still in the process of upgrading so stay tuned for the next video
Go get that 24 Pete 579 bro
My boy back lol
Vez, I’m no expert but depending on the payment difference, I’d go with a new truck. You’ve had a few problems with big bird already and she’s attracted to dumpsters. I would think a new truck would have a warranty of some sort
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The new truck should be the better option when leasing.
Mid roof 579 peterbilt
You should lease it very low mileage an plus you should have a warranty
Man I'm 28.. my wife got me tickets to kevin gates when he came to kc in October last year... IF YOU EVER HAVE THE CHANCE, GO TO ONE OF THEM MFS🤣🤣💪🏾💪🏾!! BEST CONCERT EVER!! STAY SAFE OUT HERE FAM🙏🏾🙏🏾
Yeah I’ve been in attendance for one of his shows. Definitely want to attend another one
LETS GO DAWG 🤝🏾
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If they give you a discount on the price keep the truck but if they wont give you a discount then i would get a new truck
I think it’ll be a small difference. As soon as I find out I’ll let y’all know.
Show the whole process
I will. I’m still in the process of upgrading
Get another truck bro. Besafe
Are you going to have a net after taxes of at least 1 1/2 times more than a company driver? If yes, then do it, if no, it's not worth the extra headache.
Do you mind saying what your pay check is as a company driver?
Congrats on going to lease, you learned the job and now you’re moving to bigger things. Let “Big Bird” go lol, start new in your next chapter. Oh, don’t listen to the nay sayers, everyone’s experience isn’t going to be yours.
Yea man get rid of that truck❤
What will you do for health benefits and 401k
U better have u a bucket and some bags if u gotta 💩😂😂😂😂😂 and some cat litter
What’s your driver code bro, bout to do the application for prime and try hop in the trucking world
FRSHAD
@@VezOnTheRoad got you, thx brotha. U inspired me to get into the trucking industry bro
Get a different truck (New) Start fresh on your journey
Go new truck men. Old truck are a problem
@VezOnTheRoad I just passed my CDL road test should I go company first or go straight to lease after I complete my 50k miles
That’s up to you. Look at the pros and cons. Do what’s best for you.
I start prime feb 26th in the tanker division. I have 1 yr and a half of diesel technician expierence with Penske. I could really save money going lease and fix things myself but i heard horror stories about lease especially during election yr. Definately will keep watching your videos for updates for now im going company.
I’ve heard those horror stories too, but ultimately, I had to make a decision for myself. Understanding that everyone’s experience varies, I chose to believe in my own potential for success. Plus, having a background in mechanics definitely comes in handy when working on my truck. I might need to ask you for help one day 😂
Get another truck. Enjoy life
Im with prime now think bout lease aint really making no money company
What division you in? I stsrt the 26th of feb.
I would say a Volvo or kensworth because they are more reliable
Get you a new truck
Get a new truck Vez that international is boring bro I say go for PB or freightliner
Why would you go least now? The trucking rates are in the toilet. Good luck.
Get a brand new freightliner
Those hand gesture don't exactly look right 😂😂😂
Ik that’s why I said what I said 😂
@VezOnTheRoad Gang signs is not what it looked like.
@@jeffreycairns767 LOL... I think I know what you were talking about
@blkcobra03 My first thought was "yeah, you wish you were that big", lol
Get you something new homie
Get a new truck for this next phase of your life.
Get a new one.
Oasis
🫰That’s it
Get a Peterbilt
Get something different 2024 pet
So apparently prime drivers dropping them big stanky loads 😂
Ves, man do you think the trucking industry, need to putt toilet 's in side the trucks ,man for yall truckers people.
They have trucks with toilets, kitchen, full side beds, etc. Look it up
You gotta keep Big Bird
Get a pete or kenworth million times better truck
Get something different bro.
Leasing is a scam
Yes and no.
Congratulations
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Wanna know bout getting a LLC
Congratulations