You speak the truth regardless of what industry you are in. I have just dug myself out of the hole I made over 30 years of stupid decision as a computer programmer. Learn the finances of life and if you are a trucker learn the finances of trucking. Great advice in this video thanks again

1:20 for all you rookie drivers, Don t pay attention to this part, they won't fire you if you take 3 days off after staying out only 7 days out, me I stayed out 10 and stayed home 3 every time since I started. Just be friendly to your dispatcher and he won't tell you nothing. Now if he's a complete a hole, just request a change.but that 1 week for 1 day home time is complete non sense, some Asian dispatcher tried to get me on that as I got changed dispatchers for whatever reason and I was nice to him but I told him I don't go by the 1 week 1 day thing, or if that's the way you're running your fleet then I'll put my 2 weeks notice rn. He stopped that real quick.

Amazing leadership skills👍 I got paid to teach people how to build businesses-(retiring at 43 ) I can spot a strong leader when I see one👍 Considering entering the trucking industry for a few years just to put money in the bank to fund my hobby of restoring old homes. Not sure where you went but I love these videos. Im researching the trucking industry with eyes wide open. Counting the cost Looking carefully before I leap. I hope you and your family are well

Thank you for your videos- have learned so much about our profession from you! And btw, whenever I have a question when I’m at a truck stop, I always ask a flatbedder, because you all are approachable & right to the point. Ex# 1- My 1st time scaling/tandems, a flatbedder was parked next to the scale. I had no clue what to do. I walked up to him (he was sitting in the cab) & asked how far I should move the tandems. He looked at my ticket & explained to me in less than 2 minutes the entire process & why. Amazing! My trainer shld’ve taught me all that- just didn’t care....many times flatbedders have helped me & I thank you guys 🙏🏻 .....on the highway, you terrify me 🤣 and I slow down & let you go ahead, but I really do appreciate you all!

I'm fortunate the regional flat bed company has me home Friday afternoon, in general (obviously there are no guarantees) every week. But it isn't the norm, I know that as new as I am. Also, Brian has mentioned finances and credit on this channel 100 times for a reason. I am just getting out of debt. And I am gonna take a few years to save and get my own truck, thanks to his advice. Set myself up on the front end so I am not scrambling on the back end. Thanks Brian! Can't wait for the app!

I was not being taken care of, so I went up the chain of command in the company. Have a new fleet manager and operations manger. I now have a days off. Things will change you need to stand up and say something. If you don't they will just keep taking advantage of you. Great videos thanks.

Work hard and make sure you allow yourself time to enjoy life with your loved ones. But gotta be disciplined when out here working. Stop being a slave for these companies.

Well said!!! Much needed advice for anyone to follow in air kind of Business!!! Be safe out there Brother Peace

I definitely feel stuck. Working for a pretty good company, but stuck in that 1 day off for 6 out, etc. Never have time to do anything and it sucks only getting paid for miles. Always delays, traffic, accidents, long lines in the store just to get food or whatever. Exhausted at the end of the day which sometimes becomes 11-14hrs and the very small amount of time at the end of the day goes to showering, eating, talking with a loved one, and pretty much 0 time for personal development at all like reading books, managing finances strategically, job searching, etc. Anyways not meaning to complain but just putting it out there.....this sh!t is real and truckers have no life.

Great advice just when I needed to hear this. thank you brother appreciate your time and effort you put into your videos.

Man big bro you are 💯 percent on point With this video!

Hey man we really need your videos through this hard time

Love your channel you have great insights and informations 👍🏾

your T- SHIRT SO COOL. I love it

Liking the videos. Thanks.

if you don't have a passion for it, don't do it, you will regret it and be miserable. if you do have a passion for it, its an awesome lifestyle.

@Smooth_Operator_83

3 жыл бұрын

Amen, if you enjoy what you do, you won’t work a day in your life.

Mine is more like greed. Once you look at what you need to cover your bills on a daily basis makes life much easier. To many people don't know there needs are and understand how to make money. I need 210 dollars a day to cover my expenses that home and trucking that just bills not fuel and not taxes and income. Any one can make money it's how to make a profit. Been a o/o for 20years and driving for 30 years

6-8 months out…I’m not even willing to do 6-8 days out!

@lacygorman9154

3 жыл бұрын

That's exactly why I want to do this job. Six months out sounds great to me.

@eternitywithjesus777

3 жыл бұрын

That's why it really isn't for everybody.

@tomwoods3437

3 жыл бұрын

Lol. I have no idea how a person can live in a closet with a bed for weeks at a time. Crazy. I'm out one night home the next with weekends off. No trouble spinning a profit.

@tomwoods3437

3 жыл бұрын

A new o/o should buy a brand new truck. Never buy someone else's problems. Do your research and don't buy brand loyal. This year peterbilt makes a good truck, next year might be Mack. Read the reviews

@nattydreadlocks1973

3 жыл бұрын

@@tomwoods3437 Lol🤣😂

Cool seeing you in town this afternoon bud 👍

@DrivenTrucking

3 жыл бұрын

Sure was, very nice truck you have there looked great in person!

The title of this video should be "don't become a slave to your paycheck". That's a fact no matter what career you have.

OTR can be a grind when u never know when your going home and on the road weeks or MONTHS at a time regional is nice because u can look forward to home evry 5 or 6 days

Bro, Do you remember when you bought your drop down visor? You had it custom made and when you picked up the truck you were stoked. All subscribers were happy for you. Why? Because we watched your struggles and we went through some of your hard times. Finally you got a break and could afford to do something cool for yourself. The reason I bring this up is because life is about decision making. With those decisions comes consequences. Good or bad a consequence always follows a decision. Your truck is in the background of this video and I remember that drop down visor. That decision is in this video and you are an inspiration to us all. Our country is full of opportunity and not everyone is meant to be a trucker let alone an owner operator. Thanks for being you and staying real. Regardless, of how much you grow I have noticed that you don't change. Keep up the good work and keep posting. You do you and I'll stay driven. ☮️ from Cali.

@DrivenTrucking

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this, it means a lot

I will drive truck until I can’t get out of it. To me it’s not a job 🇺🇸

@DrivenTrucking

3 жыл бұрын

Right on

@Smooth_Operator_83

3 жыл бұрын

When you enjoy what you do you’ll never work a day in your life

The key is knowing your worth. Like models, we are talent, in most cases much less physically attractive... but we are the talent.. You see a terminal that has 50-100 trucks just sitting there.... You tell them how often and how long you want to be home. They would rather have you run 1600 miles a week in four days, vs. having that 150k truck do nothing. The most powerful word in the world is.... No. Stand your ground.

@davids4063

3 жыл бұрын

It amazes me how often i go for a load on the board and ask for more, they say no, i say ok Good luck then. 1 minute later the load is up for more. NO is power. U gotta no

My truck and trailer are paid for now wasn't easy. Now I consider trucking my hobby. Also now I have the option of saying no.

It is a harsh reality. I had an '03 freightliner classic. 4 months in, the motor blew up. I learned CAT is probably close to double the price of a rebuild as compared to a Detroit. As for taxes, I don't know if this is an option in the US, but in Canada we can... anyways , I do my taxes yearly rather than quarterly. That way I get a cheque from the government for all the tax write offs, then turn around and give them back money for my taxes. Thet way, there's no problem to pay, money is right there

Brian, been watching you and Sammy for a while now. I retired from 27 years of banking 6 years ago and went for my CDL. Drove for Roehl (.31 cents per mile.) only 7 months doing exactly what you just stated. Then!! I went to a company here in southern Maine as a company driver for 1 year, purchased my existing 2016 Cascadia from Lone Mountain and leased it to the same company which I’m still doing now. They are sneaky! They have a side broker business which they don’t tell you about. They only sell the OO on making 70% of the load but don’t tell them AFTER a 20-30% broker fee. What a rip off…be careful guys! I wanted to get my authority in May and but a trailer but can’t find a new trailer right now. Big shorthair on new trailers. Would love to meet you and Sammy some day! I just paid my truck off in May as well!! In my opinion the best way to do this business is with your own authority and equipment and run those load boards. These carriers take a lot of the profit. I figure I’ve been working for 50 cents on the dollar for 4 plus years now.

I'm about to be 50 and this will be my 2nd career already retired from the 1st now on to my 2nd plus now I'm allowed to drive being a type 1 diabetic lol and yes I'm super healthy.

I will never do anything else as long as I'm able..

Great timing on the video I have a friend of mine who is trying to get get me to leave the company I work for now and and buy my own truck and come to work with him and get my own authority. He has offered to help me buy my 1st truck run under him for 6 months under his contracts and his numbers After 6 months the truck would be my responsibility And to be quite honest that scares the hell out of me because I know I'm not great with money

@eternitywithjesus777

3 жыл бұрын

Go with your gut since you know yourself. I am the same way.

@wayneblue5370

3 жыл бұрын

@@eternitywithjesus777 I work for a good company, they are great to me and my family. The other guy actually helped me get my CDL, but he was running under someone else's authority, and the bottom fell out. Since then he got his own authority and has some great contracts and he's making a killing. But I'm not only in it for the money, I truly love driving, both are great companies, so it's a tough choice. Thanks for the advice

Get yourself a wife that will truck with you and buy a huge extended sleeper truck and take the kids with you and homeschool them in the truck. Also save money with your family and buy trucks to make a company. I went back to being company driver and I get 2-5 days off after every trip

@davids4063

3 жыл бұрын

Did you do that with your kids for years? Take them with you and home school then in the truck?

Amen

If you cant finance try to save uo money. I know a guy who bought his Peterbilt (1985?) From a guy selling it with cash. Then used some of his budget to put in a new engine when the old one finally gave out.

Im pretty new!!! I dont have a home to go to..i Never wanted a family so this is perfect for me!!! Im loving truck life.!!!..i wish i did this profession 10 yrs ago..im leasing right now so i can learn the business. I save my money and dont live above my means so i am looking froward to making and saving every other pay check for the future!!!eventually i want my own truck too!!!can you recommend a good CPA please!!

2nd from KY

ROFL!! I can seriously see you selling cars! You have that presence about you. I’d buy a car from you😉

First from Virginia

This was before diesel prices doubled. Imagine the story now :(

Read: 'Profit First'.

How does one get a truck and trailer? The rental companies want fleets of 5, and 3 years in business when renting the trailer. I can get the truck, but buying or renting the trailer is a problem. Any thoughts?

End of this year I'm done. If I can't survive off local I'll find another career.

@davids4063

3 жыл бұрын

What you don't like freezing cold porta potties, closed rest areas, delays everywhere And rising fuel costs? I get it

👍🏻👍🏻

Love trucking I'm gonna drive until I can't and when I can't drive anymore I'm gonna be 😠😥

I agreed ... but what is the point of working if I can’t get the car I desire and motivate me to go to work , what is the point of working it I can’t get decent meal or decent quality shoes or etc ... again you live ones theirs no second life it’s only one life enjoy work hard and also get shiny out there ... you make $ to spend wisely sure ... but also don’t hold back ones in while you like the tings you want .. but always get the things you need .. it’s life you work towards things you desire in life ... theirs no such a things of keep saving saving saving n sniffing $ no very wrong I’m sorry cuz us truckers been truck driver , it only takes one time to end your life one and two yes everything possible in life to happened good or bad so yeah Managing $ yes but also buy the car you like , but the shoe you like , go eat good quality food .. you working for what ? To live life not sniffing paper we agreed on it’s important

I’m quitting for the simple reason I can’t take a piss elsewhere except in a bottle ...even during my home time ...I’m out

Anyone who buys a truck in today's market is backing up and probably will never recover... Turnover is 125% in the trucking business... I been in the business 34 years and wouldn't wish this career on my worst enemies... I wouldn't allow any of my 3 sons to do it... I made more money in the 90's then you can make today but expenses have tripled compared to then... The trucking industry will consume you and cost you everything that is true and dear to your heart constantly being away from friends and family to never be wealthy on any level... Just two cents from a lifer in the career... Best of luck.

5:17 "almost every time you go home, you going to have to put me into the truck".............. That's it, I'm never going home again. Time to sell the house, the wife, and the kids, but the dog can come with me 😜.

Just subscribed again on this channel. I've been subscribed to you on my other channel for a long time. I started uploading truck driving related videos to my KZread channel. Would appreciate your thoughts or suggestions if you ever get time. Your videos are so full of info. Has helped me at times.

6-8 months sounds like a relationship breaker to me.

@Smooth_Operator_83

3 жыл бұрын

Lol so does 6-8 hours. If you have a solid relationship time apart just makes you enjoy time together even more.

Is 30 too old to start trucking?

Curious why you oppose buying new vs. used tractor. Will you elaborate a bit, please?

@nattydreadlocks1973

3 жыл бұрын

He just told you. Unless you make a cash purchase, financially, you will become a slave to that truck. As long as the truck stays relatively break down free, you can make just as much money with a used $15k truck as a brand new $150k truck.

@josephbrauch1361

3 жыл бұрын

@@nattydreadlocks1973 he also started with how he specifically made poor choices and had a different financial situation than me or you. That said - I ask again, why used vs. new?

@nattydreadlocks1973

3 жыл бұрын

@@josephbrauch1361 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ Because if you finance a newer $150k truck, you will be a SLAVE to it until it is paid off. And if life throws a monkey wrench in your plans(as it usually does), you're going to be screwed. That's why.

@josephbrauch1361

3 жыл бұрын

@@nattydreadlocks1973 how much does a used truck after treatment cost? How about the down time? How about your reputational damage of missing a deadline and cost of a tow? Doesn’t sound any less of a slave to the truck than a new vehicle payment.

@nattydreadlocks1973

3 жыл бұрын

@@josephbrauch1361 The best set up for a new o/o is a pre emmisions truck. Look for the years between 2000-2007ish. No after treatment. Cheaper parts. Less down time. These trucks can be purchased every day, all day for less then $25k. But sense you brought it up, I believe you already knew that.

Here's question, for the people who have Service Dogs who go with them. I am going to a school through Schneider. I have a 5 year old service dog that I need to have with me at all times. He needs to get trained just like I do, with the semi. Does anyone out there have experience with how people with dogs, in particular ex military, feel about their own experiences related to needing the dog with you through school?

@richardpearce2186

3 жыл бұрын

Use your GI bill to go to a non trucking company affiliated school so that you aren’t tied to a large company by contract. Find a quality school and you wont have any issues with people being respectful of your needs.

@lacygorman9154

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardpearce2186 I have paying for school set. It's taking my SD with me, to train him to be in and around huge trucks (the logistics between getting in POV trucks and a semi) because of the noises and such, that I am asking about. Several trucking school wouldn't accept me bringing my dog. He is non-negotiable.

@nattydreadlocks1973

3 жыл бұрын

A dog in a truck is a close as you can get to animal cruelty without actually committing animal cruelty. How many hours of exercise and fresh air a day do you think your dog is going to get? Your dog will wind up being that lion, in the cage, at the zoo, walking back and forth. Sad.

@ItalianStallion1415

2 жыл бұрын

@@nattydreadlocks1973 I agree, I will never get a pet of any kind unless I can assure it will be treated fairly. I hate seeing sad animals that deserve better. To be honest (my opinion) if you can't bear riding along in the truck alone, you haven't taken the time to figure out your own life. I think too many people distract themselves with music and other entertainment when they are driving down the road.