$20K for insruance for such a small operation is mind boggling. Especially with no at fault accidents. Insurance is just straight robbing people these days.
It’s tough being in this business. My wife and I team drive for Schneider; we by choice work 30 weeks a year and average $9000.00 per week, our business expenses our $3000.00 per month, plus around $900.00 per week for fuel. So we gross $207,000.
Unfortunately I’ve been living in the BayArea for 52 yrs. My wife and I have friends and family on the outskirts of Atlanta so Lord Willing we are going to go OTR for the next 2 yrs and save everything move and go local
I bet those concerts were awesome! Great videos! I’ve been driving for a couple years hauling tankers in Georgia. Been watching your videos since before I got my CDL. Great content! I appreciate the positive mindset you display!
Due 2 outrages Insurance Costs this is EXACTLY why TRUCKERS need 2 ask 4 higher rates 4 HAULIN in either DIRECT CUSTOMERS or Broker Freight!!!!!!!🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊💯📢📢📢📢📢📢📢📢📢🎯💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵
I went from like $10k a year.. added a second truck with my wife driving.ahe was already on policy. A 94 frieghtshaker valued at $15k what i added.. No Claims.No Accidents. NO BAD dOT..Nothing.. my renewal came and was $35,000 for the new year.. $25,000 increase to add a old truck that at best would cost $15k to replace. Both trucks run local to home..
How long has she been on the policy? Was she listed as a co driver? But adding a second truck does jump it up there. I would look for someone else to get your insurance with.
@@JunkyardDog001 on policy for a year.. so that didnt jump it.. yes.the second truck woumd jump it up some. But 2.5 times higher.. with a older truck with a 1/3 the value of the other truck.. and yes.i changed carriers.. got it down to idk $18k a year for the 2 trucks. I have a friend..3 trucks.4 trailers on his policy. Him. Son (had cdl maybe 2 years) and wife who just got her cdl.. his policy is like $23k a year.. insurance companies just make shit up.. charge whatever
@@brentlance2379 ok. Our old insurance company come to my dad an told him he was getting too big when we put 2 lease trucks "we run 2 of our own". Then when our renewal come up they said our premium was going up to double. Sounded like they wanted us to do what they wanted or pay the price.
Glad you're getting back to work we missed you appreciate everything you do thanks again in advance We do understand you do have to take time off and spend time with family
Great to get out of the truck and I decompress an enjoy friends and family. We had to end up going with another insurance company and the lady saved us a ton of money, cut our monthly in half.
Hope you had a great holiday. I too had a shunt. A car went into the back of me. He admitted full responsibility, and I managed to get back home as I'd gone out for the day. By the way, I live in the UK. Recently, if you were not at fault, it wouldn't affect your premium. My No Claims Bonus is fine, no problem, but now, premiums do go up, even though an accident isn't your fault. Apparently, it can go up by around 30%. Last year's premium was £600, so that would roughly put another £180 on top, including the usual increase. So I've decided to not bother with a car (by the way, the insurance company decided its a write-off). Got a good price for my car, and I will use public transport, which is virtually free for me. Anyway, my insurance company has said that they will keep my policy open for 60 days in case I change my find. I'll think about it. So I do know how you feel. Its my first accident in over 30+ years of driving. Personally, there's a lot more idiot drivers about now
Yeah things are crazy for sure. Getting sick of being in survival mode. The old timers will say trucking is seasonal with ups and downs and the ones that make through the downs well they make it.
Got your piece for your K1oo. Wasn't exactly what I thought I ordered, but it will have to do. Looking for a MN state flower hairclip for Tdub. And of course candy for the boys. Will send when I have everything.
Happy yall had some good time off but am glad you're back! Was getting a little concerned something Ts and Ps may have happened. Good to see it was just R&R. Get-er Movin'!
Missed your videos sir, but family time is also very important. Wishing you and your family all good wishes and God's blessings...Stay safe out there brother....
Justin, great video and happy the whole insurance thingy was dealt with...that stuff is frustrating and exhausting 😕. Glad you had a good time with old friends and got to relax.... downtime isn't so bad once in awhile 🤘. Ky heading off to School is gonna be interesting 🤔, he's so attached to Tdubs. She's definitely gonna cry 😢 on his first day....all the boys are now lil men, not lil boys 😮. Boots begging for some food, Awwww. Those concerts sounded cool 😎. Have a gnite. God bless y'all 🙏✨.
Where you are based out of can make a huge difference. When I moved out of Philly and bought a shop/terminal up near Routes 80 & 81 I saved more than half on insurance
Were in a Decession, denial of how bad its is. Diversify types of freight hauled . Open bed / flat step double drop rgn and or telescopic trailers doing oversize. Dry van vs. refer , and look at more load boards to see what options there are. People pay for niche freight , look into specialized freight. Or does a broker / Shipper have freight they need covered at night ? Look at being the problem solved for your customers.
I thought things were starting to look better. I run local around the I-75 Dayton/Cincinnati area and the rest areas and truck stops have been super full lined up down the shoulders on booths sides. For the past couple months there haven’t been enough trucks to need to park on the shoulders!
Someone pulled out of the median directly into the right lane into the side of my trailer. He didn’t look and was ticketed for a few things, yet MY auto insurance went up $8 a month. How does my auto insurance go up for an accident in a companies vehicle that I was no where near at fault in?? That’s ridiculous, I get penalized for someone else negligence!! I haven’t had any other tickets or accidents in my driving record since 2006.
A possible fix for your air bag rubbing issue - they sell rubber caps AKA bolt covers on Amazon in different sizes. if it is the threads causing the air bag issue this, might help eliminate the problem I hope!
Same issue here was stopped in traffic in my lane not moving and a motorhome ran into the side of my truck. The Nashville Metro refused to give me the police report and I’m stuck with the high rates. Falls off on November but it is still bull crap. The world hates truckers until they need them.
I really missed you guys and was wondering what was going on!! I’m glad you had a good time with your freind visiting and those concerts must have been amazing!!! You’re looking well rested and ready for action!!! I’m feeling sad for TANK though with the looks on his face when you mentioned school was like a hard no for school 😂hopefully it won’t be to painful of a day and I’m hoping that TANK dont make me cry too!!! Enjoy the I’m guessing few more days until the big day??? Glad you’re back and hopefully you’ll be able to find a load that makes sense to take!!!👍!!
Imo the playing field isn't level anymore. Imo bureaucracy has teamed up with the largest carriers to take over the market and bankrupt everyone else. Hell I'd bet they aren't even paying for Diesel. Once everyone closes the rates will hit all time highs of 5 bucks a mile.
Lot of Problems in the Black Sea with shipping getting attacked so some Ships are going around Siberian Coast due Russian Sanctions MSC and Maersk shipping are doing the big go around the Cape of Good hope so this will delay a lot of stuff.
And they wonder why trucking companies are going out of business. Not to mention that trucks cost more and it takes two years to order a new truck. To fuel prices. I feel your pain Justin.
@@WilliamBadmf I got a buddy who is a sales manager for Freightliner in Ohio, and they are two years out when you order a Truck. So don't call me delusional when apparently you don't know what you are talking about. It got so bad that their salesmen were only allowed to sell fifteen trucks until they were shut down. Before you say something know what you are talking about.
@@thalleshoward3962your dealer has low allocation because it’s not a priority dealership. I got a heavy spec triple frame c500 in Alberta and it was 5 months from order to delivery.
@@TransLivesMatterTLM Most likely Canada has there own plants. Canada has nothing to do with America's manufacturing. And how do I know? I worked for Honda of America and made the CRV. Canada has a Honda plant also that makes the CRV for Canadians.
I have 3 no faults and most insurance agencies wouldn’t even quote me, I had all 3 police reports showing I wasn’t at fault and they still wouldn’t insure me smh.
I still think you're getting hosed on insurance. Hope you can put the Green APU on a timer so it only runs during the day. We have a driver in town who rides with an orange parrot on his shoulder or window sill. No leash!
Hey Justin what was the company you recommended for the DOT and FMCSA compliance management in one of your videos a while back. Appreciate it! Thanks !
At least $800 per day after fuel but before maintenance. 6 weeks vacation .thats about $200k per year. Is it realistic to do that all the time. ?Is it that bad out there? Are there lots of drivers on the road working for a whole lot less than $200k per year?
🙏🇺🇸❤️ Yeah J’ I really did miss you but, I do believe you absolutely needed a break and I hope and pray that you and your family are doing well may God Bless You all’ WELCOME BACK 😂🙏❤️
My boss and I have several instances of at fault boneheads crashing into us. Either the documentation by the lazy officer on the scene writes it up as, indistinguishable fault, or crooked lawyers ambulance chasing. One guy ran into my boss while he was at a red light. The crasher claimed non sexual function. Therefore his wife successfully sued for not being able to have sexual relations. The world is upside-down.
$20K for insruance for such a small operation is mind boggling. Especially with no at fault accidents. Insurance is just straight robbing people these days.
You can have a perfect driving record for 30 years .the insurance company will say ,the odds are you will get in a wreck.
You can't win.
Democrat thinking
It’s tough being in this business. My wife and I team drive for Schneider; we by choice work 30 weeks a year and average $9000.00 per week, our business expenses our $3000.00 per month, plus around $900.00 per week for fuel. So we gross $207,000.
Gas here in California is between 3.99 to 5.00 a gallon, but I am leaving all that behind. On Aug 9, I am leaving California to Missouri.
Unfortunately I’ve been living in the BayArea for 52 yrs. My wife and I have friends and family on the outskirts of Atlanta so Lord Willing we are going to go OTR for the next 2 yrs and save everything move and go local
@@DRo-ro7otdo you mind if i ask , what you did those past 52 years?
hope you enjoyed your time off and we are glad to see you back
Yes! Thank you!
Install a battery disconnect sense can't use the maintainer where you park.
I bet those concerts were awesome! Great videos! I’ve been driving for a couple years hauling tankers in Georgia. Been watching your videos since before I got my CDL. Great content! I appreciate the positive mindset you display!
I told you to get those loss runs. Glad you did. It is basic risk vs reward.
Finally you are back Justin... I am addicted from watching your videos till I had withdrawal symptoms 😂
Due 2 outrages Insurance Costs this is EXACTLY why TRUCKERS need 2 ask 4 higher rates 4 HAULIN in either DIRECT CUSTOMERS or Broker Freight!!!!!!!🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊💯📢📢📢📢📢📢📢📢📢🎯💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵
I went from like $10k a year.. added a second truck with my wife driving.ahe was already on policy. A 94 frieghtshaker valued at $15k what i added.. No Claims.No Accidents. NO BAD dOT..Nothing.. my renewal came and was $35,000 for the new year.. $25,000 increase to add a old truck that at best would cost $15k to replace. Both trucks run local to home..
It’s because of lawsuits. Or the potential of lawsuits.
How long has she been on the policy? Was she listed as a co driver? But adding a second truck does jump it up there. I would look for someone else to get your insurance with.
@@JunkyardDog001 on policy for a year.. so that didnt jump it.. yes.the second truck woumd jump it up some. But 2.5 times higher.. with a older truck with a 1/3 the value of the other truck.. and yes.i changed carriers.. got it down to idk $18k a year for the 2 trucks. I have a friend..3 trucks.4 trailers on his policy. Him. Son (had cdl maybe 2 years) and wife who just got her cdl.. his policy is like $23k a year.. insurance companies just make shit up.. charge whatever
@@brentlance2379 ok. Our old insurance company come to my dad an told him he was getting too big when we put 2 lease trucks "we run 2 of our own". Then when our renewal come up they said our premium was going up to double. Sounded like they wanted us to do what they wanted or pay the price.
ALWAYZ Gr8 2 be an O/Op!!!!!!! Freedom 2 do what U plz
Glad you're getting back to work we missed you appreciate everything you do thanks again in advance We do understand you do have to take time off and spend time with family
Been a driver since 1990, O/O since 2001. Best I've ever seen the spot market.... 2017 to late 2020. What happened since?? Got records to prove it!
Great to get out of the truck and I decompress an enjoy friends and family. We had to end up going with another insurance company and the lady saved us a ton of money, cut our monthly in half.
Welcome back! Sometimes it's good to just take a break and enjoy time with family and friends. Hopefully there will be more loads soon!
Hey welcome back, miss seeing the family.
The dry van rates is why I am looking at going flatbed
Hello we have missed you guys. ❤
Heck yeah I remember that 😎♥️🙏🏽🏆
We missed seeing you all, all week, glad your back !!! Hopefully you will get a load soon !!!!!!
It's good too see you back out on the rd. Will still keep ya all in my thoughts and prayers
Hope you had a great holiday. I too had a shunt. A car went into the back of me. He admitted full responsibility, and I managed to get back home as I'd gone out for the day. By the way, I live in the UK. Recently, if you were not at fault, it wouldn't affect your premium. My No Claims Bonus is fine, no problem, but now, premiums do go up, even though an accident isn't your fault. Apparently, it can go up by around 30%. Last year's premium was £600, so that would roughly put another £180 on top, including the usual increase. So I've decided to not bother with a car (by the way, the insurance company decided its a write-off). Got a good price for my car, and I will use public transport, which is virtually free for me. Anyway, my insurance company has said that they will keep my policy open for 60 days in case I change my find. I'll think about it. So I do know how you feel. Its my first accident in over 30+ years of driving. Personally, there's a lot more idiot drivers about now
Yeah things are crazy for sure. Getting sick of being in survival mode. The old timers will say trucking is seasonal with ups and downs and the ones that make through the downs well they make it.
Be safe out there bro!
I’ve been home since July 18th. Hopefully, we’ll get a load today 8/1 Good seeing you & the fam, Justin! God Bless all truckers
U can Install Bigger Airbags on the Sleeper jst by installing larger brackets
Double up the bags if they are failing due to weight of sleeper. The air is controlled so it should be ok
Good family and family man. I wish you the best and so to all good people
Got your piece for your K1oo. Wasn't exactly what I thought I ordered, but it will have to do. Looking for a MN state flower hairclip for Tdub. And of course candy for the boys. Will send when I have everything.
Miss seeing you'll on you tube Glad you'll are good. God Bless
Happy yall had some good time off but am glad you're back! Was getting a little concerned something Ts and Ps may have happened. Good to see it was just R&R. Get-er Movin'!
Yes, owning you're ready or operator yes, it's wor because you're not to put it with the phone with people you can work your schedule and and so on.
What?
Missed your videos sir, but family time is also very important. Wishing you and your family all good wishes and God's blessings...Stay safe out there brother....
Justin, great video and happy the whole insurance thingy was dealt with...that stuff is frustrating and exhausting 😕. Glad you had a good time with old friends and got to relax.... downtime isn't so bad once in awhile 🤘. Ky heading off to School is gonna be interesting 🤔, he's so attached to Tdubs. She's definitely gonna cry 😢 on his first day....all the boys are now lil men, not lil boys 😮. Boots begging for some food, Awwww. Those concerts sounded cool 😎. Have a gnite. God bless y'all 🙏✨.
good to see you back
Glad to see you took some time off. You definitely deserve it. T's and P's for this beautiful of ours. Good to see y'all.
Where you are based out of can make a huge difference. When I moved out of Philly and bought a shop/terminal up near Routes 80 & 81 I saved more than half on insurance
Were in a Decession, denial of how bad its is.
Diversify types of freight hauled . Open bed / flat step double drop rgn and or telescopic trailers doing oversize.
Dry van vs. refer , and look at more load boards to see what options there are.
People pay for niche freight , look into specialized freight. Or does a broker / Shipper have freight they need covered at night ?
Look at being the problem solved for your customers.
I thought things were starting to look better. I run local around the I-75 Dayton/Cincinnati area and the rest areas and truck stops have been super full lined up down the shoulders on booths sides. For the past couple months there haven’t been enough trucks to need to park on the shoulders!
Someone pulled out of the median directly into the right lane into the side of my trailer. He didn’t look and was ticketed for a few things, yet MY auto insurance went up $8 a month. How does my auto insurance go up for an accident in a companies vehicle that I was no where near at fault in?? That’s ridiculous, I get penalized for someone else negligence!! I haven’t had any other tickets or accidents in my driving record since 2006.
May god be with you brother 🙏 drive safe
A possible fix for your air bag rubbing issue - they sell rubber caps AKA bolt covers on Amazon in different sizes. if it is the threads causing the air bag issue this, might help eliminate the problem I hope!
Green apu should implement a little solar panel on top to maintain the battery.
i was thinking that sit on top of that box with a charge controller in box
At least you got a chance to buy a few things before the market crashed !
Buy lots and lots of puts when the market starts to crash! 💰💰💰
Good very early morning Justin....and gnite 😂 2 am is still sleepy 🥱😴 time. Have a great day and I'll watch ya this afternoon ❤.
I drive nights...drivers are out her at night just doing whatever...how high is their insurance...good luck..
Mega carriers are driving up rates by having a revolving door of new truck drivers with minimum training
Mega carriers are self insured.
That's why they are able to hire people with 0 CDL experience.
So they are not making claims to insurance companies.
Justin you need to get a 1.000 gallon belly tank on your trailer andvfill up were it's cheap.
Driving all of the independence out, to make way for autonomous trucks.
Same issue here was stopped in traffic in my lane not moving and a motorhome ran into the side of my truck. The Nashville Metro refused to give me the police report and I’m stuck with the high rates. Falls off on November but it is still bull crap. The world hates truckers until they need them.
Crazy how not at fault still at fault 😑😮
Yep it’s horse crap my rate went from $6800 to $11500
I really missed you guys and was wondering what was going on!! I’m glad you had a good time with your freind visiting and those concerts must have been amazing!!! You’re looking well rested and ready for action!!! I’m feeling sad for TANK though with the looks on his face when you mentioned school was like a hard no for school 😂hopefully it won’t be to painful of a day and I’m hoping that TANK dont make me cry too!!! Enjoy the I’m guessing few more days until the big day??? Glad you’re back and hopefully you’ll be able to find a load that makes sense to take!!!👍!!
Imo the playing field isn't level anymore.
Imo bureaucracy has teamed up with the largest carriers to take over the market and bankrupt everyone else.
Hell I'd bet they aren't even paying for Diesel.
Once everyone closes the rates will hit all time highs of 5 bucks a mile.
Lot of Problems in the Black Sea with shipping getting attacked so some Ships are going around Siberian Coast due Russian Sanctions MSC and Maersk shipping are doing the big go around the Cape of Good hope so this will delay a lot of stuff.
Good Evening Bro 👋 I'm Glad You're Back 😊
CAN YOU TAKE ME HIGHERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR to a place where insurance sucks!
Not my company 38p0 miles last week. We are brokering out loads
Safe travels, my friend.
Need to integrate solar panel charging. Im working on putting mine together to charge with sun.
No printing is wild things
And they wonder why trucking companies are going out of business. Not to mention that trucks cost more and it takes two years to order a new truck. To fuel prices. I feel your pain Justin.
@@WilliamBadmf I got a buddy who is a sales manager for Freightliner in Ohio, and they are two years out when you order a Truck. So don't call me delusional when apparently you don't know what you are talking about. It got so bad that their salesmen were only allowed to sell fifteen trucks until they were shut down. Before you say something know what you are talking about.
@@thalleshoward3962your dealer has low allocation because it’s not a priority dealership. I got a heavy spec triple frame c500 in Alberta and it was 5 months from order to delivery.
@@TransLivesMatterTLM BS Fyda freightliner is one of the biggest in country. Next
@@TransLivesMatterTLM Most likely Canada has there own plants. Canada has nothing to do with America's manufacturing. And how do I know? I worked for Honda of America and made the CRV. Canada has a Honda plant also that makes the CRV for Canadians.
Up here in Pennsylvania gas is $3.79 regular per gallon
Trucking comes Wednesday
Hey Justin, Katie and those crazy Boys.
I have 3 no faults and most insurance agencies wouldn’t even quote me, I had all 3 police reports showing I wasn’t at fault and they still wouldn’t insure me smh.
Wow. What state are you in?
South Carolina
@@stephonmiller the lady we used is out of South Carolina as well.
@@JunkyardDog001 what agency?
glad to see you enjoying the life and family thats alot of concerts im jealous
Gas prices in New Hampshire is 3.50 to 4.00 dollars
I still think you're getting hosed on insurance. Hope you can put the Green APU on a timer so it only runs during the day. We have a driver in town who rides with an orange parrot on his shoulder or window sill. No leash!
Safe Travels 4 All of U
8/2/24 @ 12:15 the temp in Casa Grande AZ is 108.
Things will ALWAYZ be there 4 O/Ops bcos sum CUSTOMERS LUV personal service 📢📢📢📢📢📢📢📢💯🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊
Dam !! Borther, I see that Camaro!! I have two 89 and 67'! Awesome 👌 Cars !!! 🔥 vedio!! Keep on trucking!! Let's Roll !!
Dont give up my brother
End of summer? It's August 1st.
Everyone needs family and friends time enjoy
What’s up J’🙏🇺🇸❤️
Luke ♥️🙏🏽
I was gonna buy a truck but CA air board squashed that.
My experience Georgia is always higher for fuel prices
Justin--Did you ever visit Apache Lake during your Arizona days? It was the best place for skiing and fun in the sun.
When did the president step down??
I wonder if they make a cab airbag that is just solid rubber?
I hope it doesn't get to it, but there's Uber. Colleges are starting the Fall semester and football games in four weeks.
Hey Justin what was the company you recommended for the DOT and FMCSA compliance management in one of your videos a while back. Appreciate it! Thanks !
Safety audit prep
Thanks man
Insurance is the biggest scam out there except taxes. Long time no comment, keep on keeping on my brotha!
At least $800 per day after fuel but before maintenance. 6 weeks vacation .thats about $200k per year. Is it realistic to do that all the time. ?Is it that bad out there? Are there lots of drivers on the road working for a whole lot less than $200k per year?
The imported drivers work for 40k a year or less. That’s the real issue
Bascilly never file a claim regardless of fault
🙏🇺🇸❤️ Yeah J’ I really did miss you but, I do believe you absolutely needed a break and I hope and pray that you and your family are doing well may God Bless You all’ WELCOME BACK 😂🙏❤️
Wait didn’t you get something from green apu to make it quieter? And people are still complaining
Gr8 Vid 🎥📹📽📸🎯👍🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾
Would a battery disconnect on your truck and the APU help your battery situation on the W900 when you leaving it for vacation?
I have a dump truck and I pay $2500 a month 🤦♂️
Hi Justin and Tdubs and family
My boss and I have several instances of at fault boneheads crashing into us. Either the documentation by the lazy officer on the scene writes it up as, indistinguishable fault, or crooked lawyers ambulance chasing. One guy ran into my boss while he was at a red light. The crasher claimed non sexual function. Therefore his wife successfully sued for not being able to have sexual relations. The world is upside-down.
Helluva fart at 10:41 😂
saw the price of that hat $56 wow !!!!!!!!!
Hope you enjoyed your vacation. Would it be worth it to get solar charger to keep them batteries charged at least toppe off.
Welcome back
9:25 for trucking talk
If you have to ask this very question, you already k ow what the answer is.
Just curious, how deep in debt are you? Or aren’t you?
We are trying to to who fault is at the 1025 that my girlfriend
had with my car the police report is still not don