No driver shortage. Just a pay shortage for some drivers.

@spannymakronkeep8673

3 жыл бұрын

Pay shortage in most service industries.

My great appreciation to truckers without them we wouldn't get our food gas necessities to sustain life .Thank u for your service❤️😎

@PhilAVega

3 жыл бұрын

We should pay them good for it ✌️

@rae1957tn

3 жыл бұрын

Yes they should be paid better than politicians that do nothing except makes it harder in truckers

@ivecodaddy4817

3 жыл бұрын

We also have a massive shortage of truck drivers in the UK. In fact there is a shortage all over Europe as well!!!

@ivecodaddy4817

3 жыл бұрын

Low pay, crappy conditions, treated like you are Shi*. In fact you can work in a warehouse/ supermarket for the same money without all the fuss of all the problems that you have to encounter on the road. And to top it off you know that you are going to be home every night.

@luciledevries478

3 жыл бұрын

@@ivecodaddy4817 I hope it gets better soon .🙏

Keep in mind Kurt, there isn't a truck driver shortage. Just a cheap truck driver shortage.

@brianburns7211

Жыл бұрын

I’ve had my CDL for quite a while but wasn’t using it. A friend is an O/O for a local company which hauls hazmat. In CDL school the classroom teacher was an old fellow who had been a Teamster before leaving to start the school. He advised us to get all endorsements we could. After finishing school I jumped through the hoops to get my Hazmat endorsement. This put me in a position where the company where I drive part time needed a spare driver. It’s been a good gig for several reasons. First, I get paid percentage. I really don’t get hurt as bad as a mileage based driver from delays. The second good point is that the other drivers which I deal with are generally high class. When loading up at the port the other drivers are nice guys. You just don’t see the things like you see on Bonehead Truckers Channel.

The one dislike is a mega carrier recruiter upset you exposed their secrets.

Wouldn't bankrupt the trucking company if all companies were required to pay. Rates would go up. People don't suddenly stop needing freight because drivers make more money. Also, if pay were required for sitting hours at a dock, suddenly efficiencies would be created and you would no longer need to sit hours at a dock. Scheduling would become more efficient. You are sitting a dock because you are not an expense. The minute you charge for your time, it becomes in the financial best interests of the company to minimize your wait time. Until that happens, and you sit for free, what is their incentive to avoid you waiting? There is none.

@rpm12091

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevepackard8542 Getting it is not easy, reefer freight is the worst.

I have the utmost respect for truck drivers. I drove for three years back in the early '90's and that was the worst time in my life! I've never been treated so poorly by people, dispatcher, shippers, receivers, you name it. I love trucks and driving but hell no, a lot of things need to change.

@JCrook1028

3 жыл бұрын

A lot of service industries can say the exact same thing. It's not reserved just for truckers.

Before I retired, I worked in a factory that made HDPE pipe. We had to have a large yard to stage all that pipe in because of the lack of drivers. Our Shipping Supertencant spent the majority of his day on the phone calling different trucking firms to see if they had anyone that could haul a load for us. So maybe the shortage is in certain aspects of the industry? Because before I worked for the pipe plant, I worked in corn wet milling and there never seemed to be a shortage of tankers.

Kurt, I believe everything you talked about is so true, I know a lot of guys say they really want to drive truck . I just look at them and ask why, they say for all the wrong reasons , to be honest, I enjoyed most of the 46 years OTR but now am enjoying my Retirement just watching men like you trucking , keep up the great video work . GOD BLESS

@l.a.raustadt518

3 жыл бұрын

Yup from 19 years old to 62 did 42 years driving. From a pick up, straight truck to semi with time off for "repairs" to body and life's up and downs. Tough life not everyone can do it! At 67 working P/T stocking product at a Menards fun!

I really like your channel, I drove along time ago, and things have changed a lot.

I can’t wait to get back out on the road I miss it hoping the doctor will let me, and everything you said about being a truck driver is 100% right.

Being alone is what I like about trucking solo

@rogerg0834

3 жыл бұрын

💯👍

I make 6 figures but I'm gone 6 days and I pounded the pavement from March 2020 to March 2021 198,000 miles. Your absolutely correct it's a life style and as a man of faith, it has jaded me some. If people only understood the sacrifices my colleagues and I make 😎

@truckingwithschmidt7120

3 жыл бұрын

That's keeping busy as I always tell you lol.

@lukuscarter3563

Жыл бұрын

Bless you driver. Be safe out there.

His isolation comment made my evening. Makes me feel like it just comes with the trade guys. Love your channel sir.

If ya want a "normal homelife" for the love of God dont... I SAID DO NOT become a truck driver!!! Kurt has a special situation. His wife supports his decision and understands.. most "civilians" (or non trucking people) DONT!!

Most drivers, like you, are good. Trucking companies are getting so desperate to get drivers they are hiring some out there that I wouldn't want operating a tricycle We need more GOOD truck drivers(like you). Safe travels and God bless.

@brucekoster9253

3 жыл бұрын

They've been desperate for years Heather....it's only getting worse by the day.

30 years (100% OTR) all trailers except curtainside, car hauler, and some specialized. Did the super- heavy, oversize/over length, gov't and military, refrigerated, dry, bulk, tanker, etc. You told it like it is, brother. We all thank you for that. Two things: 1. Don't expect to be "super trucker" in only a week. Takes years to be "average". Respect those with more experience than you. 2. If the four-wheeler you drove to your company's terminal is manual stick shift, when you finish your long haul big truck runs

Amazing as always thanks. God bless you

Your best video yet. Very informative and straight talking. Thanks.

I’m 70 years old. I drove for 2,000,000. Miles I drove 18 years . I miss it every day….but I just don’t think I could do it any more. I wish I could. Also it isn’t like it was when I drove 10-15 yrs ago.. I do love watching your videos. Thank you

Great video Kurt ! The music and sunset was right on!👍

Great topic today and you couldn’t have been more honest with how it is.

Thank you KURT for explaining things

You summed it up pretty good Kurt!!!! Great video and enjoy the ride.

Great video Kurt--loved the outtro--stepping up that production quality :)

Honest kitchen. Thank you, stay safe. 🐕🐕🐕

Thank You for the information Kurt.

Thanks Kurt for providing good and honest information in an entertaining way. Your videos are always enjoyable to watch.

Great video on driving a truck. I know from experience it's a lot harder than it looks. You did a fantastic job of explaining the pros and cons. Stay safe !

Hey Opie and Kurt have a safe trip to Kansas glad to see you back to trucking

Ahhhh....there you are ... you beautiful big red truck. Nice to see you again !

Great informative video, Kurt.

Really good video man. Loved it!! God bless you and stay safe.

You’re an expert at the B roll footage. Great video once again

Love your videos, you have a wonderful family that gives you love and support to do what you do. Plus you have Opie as your co pilot. My brother in law started trucking this year and loves it. Safe travels.

Truly a great video, making us understand both sides of the coin and the effort you put in making these videos for us to watch..Man Thank you 👍😊🇩🇰

Great vids, a great channel, thanx!

Truck driving takes a special breed of man. Truck driver for 24 years. Would still love to drive at age 69 but diabetes want let me get my license back. Never gets out of your blood. My dad drove back in the sixties for .05 cents per mile.

Kurt you’re so right about being the decider. And it seems to be happening more often with all the distracted people on the road. Stay safe and keep making good decisions.

This is a video that everyone needs to see! I've been trucking for a few years now and everything you said was spot on! You are a great example of what being a great trucker and a ever better father/husband is!

Good luck on the 3 Trips Kurt... Be SAFE..

This was spot on episode what you were saying was so real it’s almost like being a preacher. You have to have a calling to really doing a truck driving job if you want to be successful at it episode is completely amazing. Happy Trucking.

Trucking isn't an easy life, but for those who are called to it, they don't want to do anything else. My dad drove from the 60's to 96 when his health finally made him stop. I remember him being gone for a month at time when I was young and couldn't wait for him to come home. It was hard not having him around. Mom said when I was very small he was gone so much that I didn't recognize him when he came home. Trucking is hard on the body and dad was deaf in his left ear because of the stack. His night vision was bad and I don't know if that was because of all of the night driving. Like I said trucking isn't easy, but if you are called to it that its what you are meant to do. If dad's health hadn't gotten so bad and he was still with us, I'm sure he would be out on the road. Thanks Kurt for the videos.

Coming to Topeka again! Have a trip to Top City and enjoy the Polk-Quincy viaduct to Hills!

Great video big man all the best from the uk

Good to know I am not the only person who misses turns/exits in an 18wheeler, lol. Best wishes from a rookie driver.

I was in Topeka two weeks ago, and love the views west of there

Great sounding rig.

Really enjoyed todays episode trucking has its ups and down just like any other job but trucking to me has more freedom then most jobs. Good job on the video keep them coming and enjoyed the extra long video no need to apologize about the long video.

Great words Kurt. I used to load salad at Reiser’s Foods in Topeka to haul back to Toronto.

That was the nice thing about hauling feed premix, stayed in small rural towns over night, usually at a co-op or implement dealer or a small truck stop

I love your 'gosh darnit', mid=west, Manitowoc Minute way of expressing yourself.

Loving that turbo spool up

Fantastic bud!!

Everything you said in the video is spot on, I have bad days n good days I have more good days then bad. I enjoy driving n it doesn't feel like a job , I knew I wanted to be a truck driver at a young age. U n Opie stay safe n see ya next time

Hello kurt I've been watching your videos with your dog Opie for a while, he's a beautiful dog. For 17 years I drove an 18-meter bus in the city of Oldenburg in Germany, followed by refrigerated trucks for a few years. I envy you as a truck driver, with your beautiful trucks, just Wooow. I would love to drive trucks in the USA or Canada. Unfortunately the current situation doesn't work anymore, so I just have to say, I like to keep watching your videos. Lg from Germany

The day I sold my truck and went to work for a Freight outfit was the day I started making good money and being treated like a human being. That was over 30 years ago. Couple million miles was enough. I enjoyed it when I was young. I wouldn't take one for a gift now.

Awesome video Kurt, telling it like it is I know i've said it before, but you are the smoothest gear changer I've ever seen Mate Thanks for checking out my video Kurt

I must have missed you by mere minutes. I passed those windmill blades getting inspections too. Stay safe out there!

Kurt, that was a very nice speech about bean a truck driver. I was one, for 23 years, and I still think about it. It’s why I love watching your videos, it bring me back to those nice moments I had, and I had a lot of it. Keep up your nice work 👍

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3 жыл бұрын

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Kurt. Love your videos and your thoughts. You are a good hard working man and I enjoy your candid conversations and thoughts. I sure enjoy your interaction with Ope. Makes me want a German myself. Stay safe and keep on keeping on. Regards, Dave

@truckingwithschmidt7120

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Great video. I was a former truck driver until i had heart issues back in 2016 and had to give it up. Company dispatchers can be the pits. My wife and i droves as husband and wife team and had a lot of issues with our dispatcher. Needless to say we didn't last long with that company. Good to see Opie back in the videos, he is such a good dog. Glad to see him get his cheeseburger also. Stay safe as always.

Love live live the sound of that beautiful cat engine my goodness great job my brother keep turning and burning 🔥

Hello Kurt and Opie. Hope you have a great day.

Hey man, im.gonna be in Sioux City in the morning at Smithfield. Hope.to see you around there tomorrow sometime. Great video as always 👍

My Dad (Jay Renner) drove for over 50 years. Driving a truck is easy, but being on the road and dealing with everything is rough !

I loved your commentary about driving its so true. When I started driving in 1972 team driving and 32 to 37 cents a mile. Then I went armored, what a surprise, portal to portal pay I was Shocked plus a cash allowance per day and company picked up all expenses. It was great, but the stress finally gets to you not the driving, but the oodles of valuables in the trailer 48 footers. 5 years of it was enough for me. Started driving city bus spent 43 years driving that and retired. 1 reference to new drivers they have tp love to drive. Be safe out there.

Gday Kurt new subscriber from Australia!!! I watched quiet a few of your videos!!! Never seen you take your old man dad !! On a trip !!! I am a dump truck driver !!! Going through the process of getting my multi combination road train licence !!! Stay safe you an your family as always keep on trucking 👍💟

@truckingwithschmidt7120

3 жыл бұрын

I don't want to leave momma home alone

Cont'd ... expect to grind the gears in your little four-wheeler, until you get used to IT again (ask me how I know...). Again, hand, thanks for your out-on-the-table honesty with this vid. One of best I've seen. Take care.

Your so right about trucking. Once it’s in your blood it’s there to stay. I drove for more then 20 years OTR/Regional and local. Stopped about 4-5 years ago and well I’m back behind the wheel on weekends pulling doubles for FedEx. It just called me back and I couldn’t say no. I love trucking and trucks. Great video Kurt be safe and will see ya next time.

YOU know KURT- I admire you so MUCH- everything you say is the truth

Keep preaching. Trucking is awesome. There are a lot of pros just like you said and some cons. But generally the pros out weigh the cons. Like you said you have to find the balance for your family. It helps greatly if they support you also!

Good talk Kurt , for the nibbles Kurt tells the truth . You put your priorities first but remember sacrificing is part of this world on the road 🤔

Thks on time

Gosh, that stop light intersection in Auburn NE looked exactly like the intersection in your home town.

Hi Kurt! Great video👍 The reason why I stopped driving (🇸🇪) after 7yers was my bad back. I loaded/ unloaded my self, parcel loads (different stops with everything that fits in a box 60t rig). It’s a god job but it can be tyersum for your body. Br.

Kurt you always go the extra mile in your videos sir….. especially when you miss your exit! 🤘🏻🤣

Hi i like what you have to say about trucking . The truth never hurt anyone. My neighbor owned his own truck. I got to go on a day trip with him when I was very young. That started my love of trucks. Trucking gave me so much and it also cost me heaps. Two marriages not seeing my child take her frist steps. Frist day at school. It toke me a long time to really understand trucking and what you give up to be a truck driver. I am thankful to all truck drivers around the world who keep as feed clothed and in making sure we have a life. I watch you and trucking together and I believe it's people like you who help the layman understand what you do fur us all. Ty stay safe take care cos we care

Everything you spoke is the truth. Trucking is a lifestyle not a job. I remember when I was in school with C.R. England. I met a guy who was one of those born to be a trucker because his daddy, and granddaddy was a trucker. His words lol. Well one week after going out with the trainer, I ran into him at the terminal. He said he was going home he can't do this. I did eight years otr, regional, and local in Chicago. Been off the road for the past ten years, and looking forward to get out there again in the next couple years. Stay safe Kurt.

You drove right past my work in Topeka. :)

Incredible job laying out the facts as always! For sure it's a lifestyle, not a job! I think one other point to consider is the potential harm's way you might be putting yourself in. You will travel to various cities you might not be familiar with, and be forced to deliver in areas that are not always safe to be in.

I’ve always wanted to be a truck driver but I’m happy where I’m at for now

LOVE to hear that c16 cat that’s what a real truck looks and sounds like not these grass burners most companies use nowadays. It is definitely a lifestyle those that take that fact lightly won’t last a year out here. P. S. New drivers get outta the fuel island!!! P.S.S. I tried to remind you to stop at the casino but you couldn’t hear me.

@truckingwithschmidt7120

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

I drove for 35 years and I totally agree with everything you said. I would still be driving if I didn't have diabetic neuropathy and living a wheelchair. I always pretty much agree with your point of view. Drive safe and God bless you and your family

Hey Kurt -- don't forget to stop and fill up at the Casino. Thanks for the honesty.

@truckingwithschmidt7120

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

Sorry, have to comment again....... I just applaud you for having life figured out. Identifying your priorities and sticking to your guns with a seemingly unwavering spirit. You are an inspiration as to how life should be lived!

@truckingwithschmidt7120

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Back when I was 21 I wanted to be a truck driver. But, 2 accidents and a speeding ticket within a 3 month period killed that dream. My cousin Bill was a truck driver. Gas tanker all over the UP. crazy driving skills. Rain, snow, sleet he handled it all. Home everyday and a beautiful KW. Big family man. Awesome dad. I was so proud of him and jealous. He was home every night for his family. He passed from cancer two years ago. If my desk job comes to an end, ie company owner retiring, maybe then. My wife is not too crazy about it. Maybe still a dream. Who knows. I do respect you soo much for what you do. Have a great week and please stay safe.

This crazy thing we do!! Driving a truck!! LIFESTYLE..... IT provides & it takes away normality of family/Hometime....

Kurt you are good people. I want 2 thank you again 4 your love of trucking. Another great vlog. There are pros & cons with everything. We need good people & drivers out there. It's not 4 everyone. Keep on truckin'. God is your pilot.💕⛟🇺🇸🙏👍🏼

@truckingwithschmidt7120

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@michaelselman9885

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome young man.💕

It's very good information for somebody I'm retired and no I was in the trucker my father was🇨🇦🇨🇦🙏

Great video as usual. Growing up all I ever wanted to do was drive a truck. So during my last 2 years of high school in 79 and 1980 I worked for a truck leasing company servicing and washing trucks. After high school being 19 I still had to work odd jobs until I was old enough to hit the road. But as you point out there have been many days I have questioned my decision over the last 35 years but I have been able to see parts of the country that I would never have seen working in a plant. As aggravating as it has been I would still do it over again. So glad you can use on ramps for your breaks, on the east coast it’s a good way to get ticketed and get a DOT check. Not enough parking for trucks out here, if you don’t find a parking spot early here in the evening you won’t find one after dark in a rest area or truck stop. Again great informative video and we’ll see ya when we see ya.

@truckingwithschmidt7120

3 жыл бұрын

Ya ive heard that those tickets are spendy

Opie enjoy your Big Mac, you have a good Dad

Great video Kurt, I don’t think you were overly negative. I think you were fair and achieved a balanced perspective. Love to you, Sarah, Paige, Troy, mum, dad, Opie and Jacks

Thanks for all that you, first class and also opie do to help keep us fed. Tomorrow don't forget to stop by the casino for fuel 🤣.

@truckingwithschmidt7120

3 жыл бұрын

Lol and thank you

Well, I was with a company up here in Canada that payed me $28/hour and .47 cents a mile. You are right you get nothing when your truck isn't moving, but when I'm moving the trailer empty, I get payed by the hour and when it is Loaded It's By the mile. When I'm not moving and parked for the night "NOPE" nothing, oh well. Love the video, keep them coming Kurt and be safe out there.

I propose we start "National Thank a Truck Driver Day"! 😀👍🏻❤

I really like your explanation of the trucking industry I spent 15 years up and down the East Coast To be honest I never made good money I enjoyed the road I did miss my kids growing up however My reason for giving it up was medical reasons

Good guy, good video.

I'm really enjoyed next day yep I'm also growing up now and trucker now 👍🏼🚛🤠

Lol your in MY spot there Kurt in Onawa ,I always park there in that very same spot I've been stopping there for years always the same place in fact I never have been across the street to that new fuel stop and don't ever plan to as I'm a creature of habit.always enjoy your video s ,safe travels

Sorry Kurt, this could be a long reply. I am a 3 rd generation truck driver, with about 30 years in the seat. I sure don’t know everything, but, I pay attention to what is happening in the industry. When I started driving, it was a choice we made, we wanted to drive a truck. What I see now is a lot of these people coming into the industry is it’s their last career choice. They don’t want to drive truck, but they have no other options at a career. On top of that, the big companies sucker them into training, a contract, and lease purchase. Setting many people up for failure, and eventually leaving the industry, adding to the “driver shortage.” My personal belief is that there is no “driver shortage.” What the trucking industry is facing is too many trucks. The industry could get rid of 10-15% of the trucks on the road and rates would stay up all year, not just certain times of year. Better training for new drivers and companies actually telling new drivers the truth about being on the road would go along ways towards fixing the turnover rate. Be safe out there and see you around sometime.✌️✌️