Things to know Before You Start Trucking kzread.info/dash/bejne/po6trpiEibHOZdo.html

@DrivenTrucking

3 жыл бұрын

@@Purpletrucker I’ll be doing more starting next week 😊

Dont park bob tails in full truck parking...!

The biggest gripe I had when I was driving OTR was moving over for another truck coming up the freeway ramp. Too many will come up alongside of you and then run the same speed as you. You can't get ahead, they won't back off, and if you back off, all the cars behind you move into the right lane to get around you. So, if you're getting on the freeway and another driver moves over so you can get on, don't match their speed, back off a little, let them get ahead and move back into the right lane. And then if you can run faster than them, move out into the left and pass them.

@Samuel-I

3 жыл бұрын

Huge pet peeve of mine right there! Burns my Biscuit.

@youngpatrick29

3 жыл бұрын

I usually just keep going. No need to feel guilty, he is the one in the wrong and caused me to be stuck in the middle lane when I got over for him. Sooner or later the guilt will eat him alive and he’ll eventually slow down or speed up, because he knows he’s in the wrong

I personally think the biggest insult is moving from the right lane to allow a truck to merge on a highway, get about to the point the back of my trailer clears their truck and they speed up so I can not get back to the right lane, passing me on the right.

@ramblingbill9101

3 жыл бұрын

Or they just sit next to you and match your speed. They are clueless. Lots of cars are bad about doing this also. It is happening so much now I might stop moving over - let them ride the shoulder.

@youngpatrick29

3 жыл бұрын

I get them speeding up, im governed at 65 it makes no sense for a guy that can go 75 to wait for me just for us to play cat and mouse and switch lanes so he can pass. Just go ahead and pass me so i can get back over and we’re all good. Safer this way too

@mikeanderson287

2 жыл бұрын

@@youngpatrick29 I have to disagree. I'm governed at 65 too. So, I move over to let the O/O with no governor out on the highway. He speeds up and leaves me in the hammer lane. Now all the traffic that piled up behind me moves to pass on the right lane and I'm left hung out to dry. I think it's just common courtesy. You moved over to let them out, something you didn't have to do, they should let you have your lane back. Just my two cents.

Two slow trucks trying to pass each other is called turtle racing I always slow down if I see another truck struggling to pass me it takes 2 seconds it clears up the left lane and everyone's happy

@youngpatrick29

3 жыл бұрын

So do I, but don’t you hate it when they don’t flash you thanks?

@SirMrJason1

3 жыл бұрын

@@youngpatrick29 I used to but I've been doing this for 8 years is just common courtesy if they don't flash back it's okay

Growing up my dad took me on ride in the big rig and I enjoyed hearing him have a brief convo over the cb, waving to other truckers, just over all enjoying it Then I went a got my cdl and I realized real fast shit just ain't the same as a decade ago. Not gonna lie kinda disappointed.

@makincash3337

3 жыл бұрын

We all are

I’ve been driving a truck for 20 years now, and you’re absolutely right, There is very little respect for each other anymore.

I think the another code should be, never let a lot lizard use your radio at the truckstop.

Thank you!! It Burns me up getting bright lighted every time I pass a Swift driver.

I love the trucker wave I’m proud to be a truck driver! Thank you for all the courtesy!

I don’t think this is trucking etiquette, this is common sense. It’s shameful that we have to teach this.

@DrivenTrucking

3 жыл бұрын

Most of it yes agreed

@dustinthompson5712

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrivenTrucking btw, thanks for sharing your story. You’ve inspired me to go out on my own, and I like the up and downs that you share.

@SAPPY4HAPPY1

3 жыл бұрын

@Dustin Thompson - not to be an ass but it’s spelled ‘etiquette’ not educate. Just FYI.

@dustinthompson5712

3 жыл бұрын

@@SAPPY4HAPPY1 sorry English wasn’t my degree field. Ha I’m glad you got the word I was intended to use.

All valid points. It's not difficult, just common sense trucking!!👏👏👏

Cell phones eliminated stopping to help. Need help buddy? Naw. I phoned a local mechanic and he’s on the way.

@DrivenTrucking

3 жыл бұрын

Good point

I'm so happy that you mentioned the lights on trucks. Don't know when flashing the high beams became a thing but it drives me crazy.

This is the very reason I followed my brother into trucking after the military. The stories of brotherhood and I haven't seen it...Great video

Just started trucking and I've already been taught a few of these by the older folks. I'll definitely start implementing more of these

@Samuel-I

3 жыл бұрын

Good on you! We appreciate it. You'll make a fine Hand.

Pulling up after you fuel should only be for getting a coffee, or drink, or receipt. Nothing else. I’ve seen guys order a whole pizza and then wait on it blocking the fuel lanes. There’s nothing wrong with parking and making the longer walk to the store if you need to be in the store more than 5 minutes. Great video!

@davidravenscraft8956

3 жыл бұрын

Try getting stuck being the guys taking a shower or in the bathroom! If you are taking a dumb, park the truck!

@tylerhorn3712

3 жыл бұрын

300lb waddling short trucker women cost me 30 minutes last week, because she stayed directly in a spot used for refueling. She didn't even pull forward to let the next person use the pump. Felt like she went to shower while parked in the pump. The other side had a guy using cash, and a truck behind it. "Don't block the punps" is my #1 on trucker etiquette.

@davidkreutzer4778

2 жыл бұрын

What's even worse is when they pull up behind a truck at the pump . They go in for like 20/25 minutes , you've already moved and your fueling . They waddle on out with 35 bags of windys or whatever , get in the friggin truck and drive right on thru the pumps and leave without even needing fuel !!! I hated to stop at any truck stop , but fueling was all most always a pressure point .

Littering is the lowest form of disrespect a person can do. Such people do not belong in society.

@369universal4

3 жыл бұрын

I've fist fought other drivers for dropping their trash on the ground in front of me when there was a trash can 50 yards from their tractor.

Yes! You don't need fog lights on to look cool. Fog lights are for when it's FOGGY!

@truckercowboyed2638

3 жыл бұрын

I see them all the time their truck lit up like the sun...

@ajsdriver7988

3 жыл бұрын

It's actually law to turn them off

14:35 "We used to stand together. And it's sad that we don't do that any more." More true words have not been said about so much in our world today. Amen.

Younger generation of drivers typically don’t have CBs. There are times I’d love to throw it out the window, but it is one of the most important tools on the truck. Back in the day drivers used to bbq. Not seeing that anymore. I keep a lawn chair in the truck and used it many times at rest areas while talking with other drivers. I don’t think that “brotherhood” was taught and passed down to keep it going. Times are changing and not necessarily in a good way.

@OldWorldNobility

2 жыл бұрын

I just recently came back to trucking. I’ll be getting a cb again, and will be training in a few months and recommending a cb. It’s still a brotherhood and sisterhood! Change begins with one. Be the one, and lead by example.

Quick little story..... My mom was a waitress at the Hilltop Café' in Holbrook, AZ back in the late 70's, I used to go there after school do homework , bus tables and pour coffee for the drivers. There were regulars and they all swapped stories, knew the waitresses and they knew the drivers. I even got to where I recognized the regulars and sat listening to their stories, some I probably shouldn't have. Now when I travel the truck stops have the fast food and everyone is in a hurry. Really seems like it was a brotherhood, no so sure about it now a days.

Amen!!! It is not unheard of for me to speak up when others are acting rudely or just being inconsiderate. I have told people to take a shower and to pick up their trash. I probably shouldn’t, but it just gets under my skin. Even people dressing like they just rolled out of bed when they go into the Shipper’s Office. I don’t want to look at you in your pajamas and shower shoes that you received while you were in prison. When at work, dress for work! I believe what we are seeing in a break down in society itself. In the trucking industry, I believe the Mega Carriers are partly to blame. How hard would it be for them to include this information in their orientation? I will get off my soapbox now...

@scottberry5266

3 жыл бұрын

Can I borrow your soap box for a while???

@SanDmaNTheFreakTrucker

3 жыл бұрын

Always blaming the mega carriers is dumb. I’ve seen MANY O/O’s who look like they haven’t showered in a month!

@complexdevice

3 жыл бұрын

@@SanDmaNTheFreakTrucker So true, half of the Swift drivers out there have more pride in themselves than these dirty birds driving beat up Freightliners held together with duct tape.

@HaulingDonkey

3 жыл бұрын

@@SanDmaNTheFreakTrucker How many new truck drivers today start out as owner operators? Almost zero if not zero, because most insurance companies will not cover a rookie driver. Things are like they used to be in the 1970’s when someone could learn from their uncle and just go out and buy their own truck and be their own boss. The vast majority of drivers start out with a mega carrier, because those companies have pushed to have it that way. They get cheap labor from drivers that don’t have other options. So, I feel TOTALLY justified in placing much of the blame-not all-on the mega carriers. We need to educate drivers on the “unwritten rules” at the beginning of their careers, not five years later when they have their own truck. Hygiene may not be something we can teach, but how not to be a complete asshat is. I call a spade a spade. You trying to call me stupid for pointing out the obvious lacks substance.

@truckercowboyed2638

3 жыл бұрын

Well i don't really care how you think i should dress, i don't get to put on a pressed shirt and cowboy boots, i get paid to drive so sometimes it's better i put on sweatpants and then change later

WOW much respect ... been on the road since 79 and this is what I'm talking about. we all love trucking

Right on, Brian. Especially on the brights. If you do not know that flashing your brights annoys the driver ahead of you, you do not belong out here, period.

Gave up being nice to other drivers 15 years ago. Wave at em, nothing, speak to em going in or out of a truck stop, nothing, just look at you. Flash my lights, on and off, for em, nothing. Now they don't even give you the chance, 10 feet in front of you and boom, coming over. 35 mph in parking lot, run you over instead of letting you walk across in front of them. Absolutely disgusting what goes on out here, I've been out here since 1990, and I won't miss it when I'm done.

@complexdevice

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah some of these guys out there... Truck stops are not race tracks.

You’re absolutely right on everything! Especially the shower and littering!!!!

Keep preaching brother, respect each other and take care of yourself and don’t litter at where you park. You wouldn’t like if someone trash your house

Good reminder for everyone. Thanks for putting this kind of content out. Hope to catch you down the road.

Hi, like so much your videos, I'm about to get my CDL. I'm inspired on your way to show things on road. Keep doing this. It's very important and informative to all following. Thanks

Nice dude! Straightforward advice. Good tips to practice and respect.

i agree with everything you said and its unfortunate i literally see all of this on a daily basis

Love most of what you share and say. Keep it up! There was quite a bit that I differed in opinion over with my former trainer. Mainly in regard to being considerate to our fellow drivers. The brotherhood and sisterhood doesn’t have to die! We may get growly with one another at times, but I remember a mess with one of us, mess with all of us mentality. We’re a family! All of us. We should help one another more. I hope that when I become a trainer and in time an owner operator, that I can instill these values into my trainees.

Alot of reasons why truckers don't stop to help another fellow driver with mechanical problems is because the E logs. We're always on a race against time. Great video speak the truth brother stay safe out there

Thank you for sharing the knowledge, really benefit for a new driver!

Blinding the world with those Bright lights!!! Can I keep my eyeballs PLEASE!🙈 You have brought up ALL the good points in this video.

This video is well needed, I have to say that. Some drivers are just too darn lazy or have the mentality to not think about their fellow truck driver's. I believe I've read an article someone wrote on a website TruckerTruth that there was a truck sitting at the island. No one inside the truck, truck was there for ages and people where trying to find where this driver was. And moments later on they found out that, it was a female driver coming back from a shower. Again I'm hoping to be a truck driver hopefully soon. But I know that its really not that hard. To get off your lazy butt and walk to a dumpster, patch of grass or dirt and even when done fueling go park somewhere that way your not holding anyone up to fuel. As well, if a trucker see's someone having a hard time backing up to park. Get out and be there to help him or her out. And just don't sit there and laugh or worry that they're going to hit your truck. Thanks for the great content and stay safe out there man.

Unspoken is right , what is bad is how much a person catches flack for just asking questions about the business and trying to learn then somebody say well you should just know . How the f are you supposed to do that? Makes me sick how disrespectful people are these days . Some thing should be common sense but other things not so much.

@shawngandy8427

3 жыл бұрын

Right you are, I've never been asked a dumb question. I don't care what you you wanna know

@OldWorldNobility

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with that. I am beyond sick of people trash talking megas as if they were never inexperienced themselves. Most of the ones saying they ran not walked conveniently forget to mention what they did wrong, and take absolutely no accountability for their part in how things played out.

Good show Brian enjoyed it. Keep them coming.

Perfect! Thank you for your content brother! 🇺🇸

Hey Brian, I think you pretty much covered it all, I've got nothing else to add to that, you are an old school and I appreciate that brother Have a safe one out there ✌

Yeahhhhh love that hoodie you're wearing bro! I love Tays channel hes such a solid dude!

I couldn't have said it better . There is no camaraderie any more the unspoken brother hood is what drew me to the business. I'm a second generation driver. What you said needs to go viral.

Good Advice brother. All points on point! Fuel Island etiquette: the other day I actually had to back out after fueling. Don't take your 30 in the fuel Island. Passing - right on! Above all - I try to remember the Golden Rule. 👍

So glad you put out this common sense stuff; when pulling back onto the highway from a dead stop please look to see what’s coming before pulling in front of 65 mph trucks when they are doing 10 mph, we might not be able to merge over bc cars might be on our left side

Didn't watch your video yet but my rule list goes 1) Don't block the fuel pumps. If you gotta go inside for a sandwich, use the normal parking in the back , or at least pull far enough ahead so the next person can use the pump. 2) Stop behind the white stop line. If your further ahead than that, a full size truck and trailer won't get through. 3) If you off duty, and you see a tuck that needs to do something, signal with your lights and let em go.

💯 Real Talk... Great video Brother!!!

Great points, and love the Custom Emblem on the Rig 😎

👊🏾👊🏾You talk a lot of fact I wish these driver hear what you have to say because it’s ridiculous sitting on the fuel pump for 30 minutes when you could just fueling and go park🤝🤝🤝

Great video!!!

We Australian truckers respect our truckerhood

@DrivenTrucking

3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad to hear that, it’s not so prevalent over here

man I was parked two trucks down from a guy at a truck stop the other day and I am not kidding when I say it's stunk so bad at first I thought it was garbage in the dumpster that was like rotten it was coming from this guy's truck when he opened the door. Unbelievable I don't know how someone can live like that

2 more things...keep it under 10 mph when moving in the truck stops and yield to trucks backing out.

Great info...👏

Luv this video brother

I am a trailer truck driver but sometimes the company asks me to help with driving a 26tons truck too. This is when I have to drive on cliff roads. Believe me, these roads are not only dirty, dangerous, and there are no resting areas, what is worse is that these other truckers in a hurry are just doing their best to pass you. There is no respect!! there is no professionality!! There is an absolute no no no no fun there. Love you all! really!! do not be an ------

In regards to fog lights, you should mention to get the correct type. There are widespread off road lights and focused beam lights for on road.

I already do these things. But then again i also love what I do, and respect the industry

Not a trucker but your vids are well done & very informative!

If we all could remember and adhere to the golden rule "treat others as we would like to be treated ". I realize sometimes it's a bad day and maybe your just not in the mood , ya never know the issues another is going through so just try to be good to oneanother. 🙂🙏👍

I agree with what your saying but unfortunately courtesy, respect and common sense seems to be in short supply these days. I think some comes from new drivers training new drivers. They just are not passing on common trucking etiquette.

I agree with all this, except the middle lane one. If there’s not much traffic coming on from the ramps, I can see riding the right lane. But nobody should expect a truck to have to stop and go in that heavy merge traffic, when the middle lane is moving. A little patience around big cities, goes a long way.

You spoke the truth.

Well said proud to be a trucker

Great vid

YUP!! I was thinking to myself about making a video about the middle lane issues💪🏻, getting in depth about it! Especially on I-95 in the NY/CT Area🙄🤦🏻‍♂️!

I’m sooo sorry for flashing my high beams I thought that was the way to say get over your past me ... the more you know 3rd week trucking so I’ve got a lot to learn

@richardpearce2186

3 жыл бұрын

Nah use headlight interrupt on low beams.

@makincash3337

3 жыл бұрын

Theres a light kill switch. Thats the best idea

10-4 on the handhold game. But please just let me add...if you are a four wheeler or a semi, don't hang out in the hammer lane if you're not passing. It's just plain dumb. Keep em coming Brian, stay driven buddy

There is no excuse for not having a CB radio, there are a lot of customers who use them for assigning doors not to mention using it for listening for road hazards. There is NO EXCUSE EVERY no matter where you are, in cities or in the middle of no where for you to be holding up traffic. Don't be a dickhead and speed up to keep traffic from passing you then slow down. Good video, have a safe trip.👍🏻

Moral of the story, "use common sense". It covers most of it.

Well said brother, somebody had to say it.

Talking about holding hands. I can't imagine the headache that will come if they get speed limiters put on us

I want to say I've been trucking for 4 months I run solo now and want to apologize for yes taking a bit longer in the fuel lane , wanted to know what CB channels are best for communicating with my fellow truck driver's I just found your channel 3 weeks ago learned a lot thank you very much looking forward to hearing your response MAD .

@DrivenTrucking

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And channel 19 👍🏻

@migueldominguez3276

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much you have a awesome channel the best content will keep watching like you say keep on trucking

Dropped my headlights for another driver out in Georgia the other day and got pulled over by the DOT....Driving without my headlights on . Not joking, this really happened.

#11: you touched on this, but emphasize it, get a freaking CB and turn the damn thing on. I know the chatter sometimes gets a little annoying if you're in populated areas, but a CB can save your ass and it can help other people out if they would just turn the damn things on. I can't tell you how many times I have tried to tell another driver that they have a light out or they have a chain dragging, or even advise them of bad traffic conditions, and you can't get them on the radio. That radio is one of the best tools you have in your toolbox it can save you a lot of time and money. On the Middle Lane comment I somewhat disagree. If you're the example of 62 and a 75 I 100% agree. however, if you're traveling with the flow of traffic at the speed limit, the center lane is off in the safest place to be. You don't have traffic exiting and entering your lane like you would if you're all the way in the breitling, and people can get around you on the left side if they need to. By staying in a middle lane, you avoid having to make Lane changes over and over again as you come up on slower traffic and on and off ramps which take your lane. and this is coming from a guy that drives 99% of the time on two lane highways and dirt roads, so take it for what it's worth.

@charlesgregory1574

3 жыл бұрын

The CB is a great (and many times a dire necessity) thing to have. However, sometimes you just get sick and tired of filthy mouths and/or microphone warriors trying to start some mess. On the middle lane reply, I'm with you 100% on that.

Very good video I will apply some of this tips , I’m a rookie ( común sense ) helps a lot

You said it all perfectly thanks

Preach brother,✌️

Hit the nail on this one

Thank you! Someone had to say it about the high beam flasher people. Pisses me off everytime

I think you need to make this video in this in a other languages there’s a whole bunch of drivers that don’t speak English

@glenncastro1922

3 жыл бұрын

Nah, the non English speaking drivers should learn English.

@ajsdriver7988

3 жыл бұрын

What's more dumbfounding is the English speaking, born & raised, don't read the signs or know the rules. By for a total shame on all American drivers because they DO NOT have an excuse.

WELL SAID, WELL PUT!!!!

Wow!!! Ok old soul! My mind set is and was drivers against the world. My pet peeves is in traffic jam truck needs to merge in four wheelers won't let them in. Professional drivers should take care of each other. I have gotten directions from n my cb....now you are on your own. I am a four wheeler now with my trucker heart. I am the one that holds up traffic to clear half a ramp trying to merge in. Pay it forward people not that hard. Blessings to all drivers that keep america moving.

I shower once a year and I like staring at people

I really appreciate you dude ... I’m super new to driving a truck and so far I love driving a truck! Unfortunately I don’t like truckers “yet” maybe if your words of brotherhood gets out I will. It’s sad I want and enjoy driving a truck but, I don’t want to be a “ trucker “

Thanks to keep it respectful life.

I agree with all that you have said!

I get what your saying about the middle lane, but however most people cant drive and don't realize with on ramps you must get to speed before merging. And they don't have the right of way when merging. For newbies to stay in one lane going through a big city its safer the less lane changes the less chance of an accident. Thanks enjoy the videos

I love your videos and appreciate everything you shared. I would love it if we would maintain the legal speed limits and not encourage spreading. At some point, I would expect our on board ELDs to report and ticket us for speeding as this is a very important safety issue (especially in bad weather and/or rush hour traffic). Thanks

When there is a traffic jam in a construction zone and you see signs a few miles before you get to it letting you know which lane is closed, not wait till the last 10 feet to switch lanes and cut infront of everybody else!!

Respect homie T

Don’t take a 10 hour break on the side of the highway in the emergency lane

100% beind you bro well said

The fuel island one drives me NUTS!! Lol

Thank you

Truckers use to be so tight there is a song convoy by C.W. Mcall. Great song and it speaks to what the community use to be and still is in some places. My dad drove a dump truck. They had a place they were all hauling out of and there were two different routes you could take. One was a major interstate and one a state highway. They kept the Dot bouncing back and forth all day using the CB. It was hilarious poor guy didn't know where to sit. Damn bear was starving to death 😂

100% agree on the trucker wave and everything else. Here in canada it's still very often done. Every truck that passes me we wave. It's a common respect standard here in canada at least. Unless they are making a turn or doing something where they can't see you then that's the only time you won't receive one. Generally 99% of the time they wave back. Hopefully it spreads in the US as much because it should be more common than not.

Really Really good stuff, Brian!! I like how you got close to the camera, one time, to get your point across. Good Job!!!

I remember runnin' the I-5 corridor back in 1995. It was different back then. I remember the back-row BBQ's lot has changed. Look out for each other. Don't be afraid to ask over the radio. and if someone snaps at you look for an old timer, we don't mind questions. I have done refer, flat racks, and vans. I don't know a lot but what I do know I have plenty to talk about. ****Also, IF YOU ARE TIRED PULLOVER, or at least talk on the CB to get someplace safe.*** I have lost too many friends who have met their maker by falling asleep. Take care and Keep Them Wheels Rollin, Big Mike Truckin

THAT VISOR IS NASTY!! ( in a good way)