This guy really blamed everything on himself and no one else. Respect.

@cargotoolshop5319

2 жыл бұрын

He needed to get an older, less expensive truck, something that doesn't owe you anything, unfortunately it sounds like he doesn't work on his own trucks, you can't afford to stop at the shop, you have to fix your own truck in your own shop

@jasonevers7415

2 жыл бұрын

@@cargotoolshop5319 an older truck doesn’t mean less problems. Mine is a ‘98 and I’m into it for about $30,000 just this year. One of the problems I’ve encountered is there aren’t many good shops around anymore that can fix it right and not have you down for two or three weeks. Parts are nearly impossible to find for older trucks like mine and if they do find em, they cost a fortune.

@bobbakian7369

2 жыл бұрын

Nah. Break your ass and work on your equipment on your time off?? Set up a maintenance fund and enjoy your time. Let someone else get dirty.

@GeorgiaRed

Жыл бұрын

👍🏾👍🏾

@GeorgiaRed

Жыл бұрын

I need him as a Mentor🎉

I’m female not a trucker but I’m fascinated with all these trucker stories. I got hooked on the Canadian truckers debacle so got curious about what u guys go through. So APPRECIATE YOU TRUCKERS. You don’t move we don’t eat.

@MichaelSmith-pg6gi

Жыл бұрын

Smart trucking is another good one too.

This man is so truthful about the biz. It’s not easy.

@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03

3 жыл бұрын

Life isn’t easy period. For the average person and lower. A rich person is mostly a scumbag…. (Most rich people are scum they care about themselves and only themselves and they get life easy because they don’t have to worry they just be their scumbag selves) US average people we have to work work work to get by in life. Make money. SAVE. Make good choices. get a career you love. Work hard. Enjoy time when you get it.

@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03

3 жыл бұрын

@@mike-lj1uu all depends

@danielyounker5371

2 жыл бұрын

The Federal Reserve warps the economy.

@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03

2 жыл бұрын

@@danielyounker5371 fuck the whole damn thing

@RyMicTheKing

2 жыл бұрын

Business in general is not easy. Especially pimpin.

Great video, I was a trucker and really didn't know much on growing my earnings. I’m currently retired, and considering the current rollercoaster nature of the stock market, I decided to stay on the sideline for awhile, now I’m worried with the numerous bank failures as of late, am I better off reinvesting my savings in the stock market.

@Kim.beneteau

11 ай бұрын

Growing money is not the same as keeping it there is a reason why investments aren't well taught in schools, the examples you gave are well stationed, the market crisis gave me my first millions, people shy away from hard times, I embrace them.

@Believer292

11 ай бұрын

This is superb! Information, as a noob it gets quite difficult to handle all of this and staying informed is a major cause, how do you go about this are you a pro investor?

@hunter-bourke21

11 ай бұрын

Not at all, having monitored edge my portfolio performance which has made a jaw dropping $573k from just the past two quarters alone, I have learned why experienced traders make enormous returns from the seemingly unknown market. I must say it's the boldest decision I've taken since recently.

@Believer292

11 ай бұрын

@@hunter-bourke21 I’ve been looking to switch to an advisor for a while now. Any help pointing me to who your advisor is?

@hunter-bourke21

11 ай бұрын

Mary Onita Wier, maintains an online presence. Just make a simple search for her name online.

Don't feel embarrassed by your mistakes Brian. We all make them. In 08 I bought a new T800 that had emissions issues from day 90 and onwards. I fought with it for 5 years because the fear of no warranty kept me from deleting it (MISTAKE 1 ) . I used it to do infield oil hauling in Alberta , which destroys trucks, but didn't replace it after 5 years (MISTAKE 2 ) . I stayed hauling oil even though the rates had been steadily dropping because I was scared of change (MISTAKE 3 ) . Even going so far as to finance a inflame just so I could I could continue losing money by hauling oil ( MISTAKE 4 ) . And finally , I too , let emotions make business decisions even when others , who love me and only wanted the best for me , warned me about the highway to failure I was on (MISTAKE 5 ) . I ended up leaving the industry for a year and had to firesale , aka basically give away , my beloved T800 that I had become so proud of. Now I'm back , driving another T800 with another man's name on the door , just trying to financially dig myself out of the grave I personally dug for myself. I am so thankful for my faith, my wife and kids and all my friends and family that have stood by me 🧡 So don't feel ashamed Brian, you're not alone .

@86thsamurai

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for sharing your story. God bless ❤

@derekpascal3749

3 жыл бұрын

Great souls are tenderized and purified by challenges. Had success been yours, you would be burdened by pride, vanity and enormous waste. You are kind to so clearly share. Thank you.

@peanutmansemporiumofrandom7472

3 жыл бұрын

@Rob you’re going to make it. You’ll see. Keep your faith brother and never give up. Stick to your plan.

@tdwebste

3 жыл бұрын

You are not alone. My brother for countless years tried to run and maintain his own trucks. Every year he lost more money than he cared to admit. I know i did his books. He finally is driving for someone else. He is not making great money, at least he is not negative. Being an owner operator, is not something everyone can do.

@cristianrueda2337

3 жыл бұрын

That’s pretty rough, Hopefully your family appreciates all the sacrifices you do for them, and yourself. Best wishes man

I genuinely appreciate your "bottom line, up front" kind of honesty. Little nuggets of gold you're dropping for us new guys.

@osekerenfinda641

3 жыл бұрын

The moral to the story is simple!! If you wanna be successful do not get a post emission engine!! Simple like that!! He might not say this but these like me that know better can read the unwritten message!!

As an owner operator l had the head aches. He's telling the truth. Keep telling your life facts not story. God bless you and your family!

Huge Respect for putting yourself out there for others to learn from.

There’s no reasons to laugh man, this business is rough, I respect and appreciate your help because everybody could do the same mistakes

It's been a year since you posted, hopefully things turned in your favor. I just got my CDL at 54 years old as a possible career change and I was scared to watch this video based on the title, but I'm glad I gave it a watch. Great info, thanks for sharing your honest experience.

@howardjohnson6189

Жыл бұрын

Stay safe out there Ed and always remember that the only stupid questions in this industry are the ones not asked. Also, never let yourself become intimidated and don’t ever be afraid, or ashamed, to ask for help. In asking for help it’s inevitable, you’re going to run into assholes in this industry, just move on, let them be the best asshole they can possibly be, and ask someone else for help. Oh, and another thing, the mega carrier’s recruiters are highly trained to convince you that their company’s are the very best and that they have the best long term opportunities available. Bottom line is that they are simply doing whatever’s necessary to fill seats. Do your research, don’t just let them tickle your ears with all kinds of potential “promises”, ask questions, talk to other drivers (most of us love the opportunity to share our experiences with others) and make well informed decisions, not emotional ones. The best advice I can give to you as a new driver is to make sure that you get properly trained. Many poor trainers have ruined the careers of potentially good future drivers in this industry way before new drivers even realize that they’ve been inadequately trained. Do not settle for a “trainer” who’s not had, at the very least, 3-5 years experience. Some of these mega carriers have been known to use drivers with as little as 6 months experience to qualify as “trainers”. Be diligent and don’t set yourself up for failure.

@b2dvideos478

Жыл бұрын

I just getting mine at 42

I’m not a trucker , however everything this gentleman says it’s pretty much true to all aspects of life and work man boy you reached out to me on some levels I can tell you that for sure I’m gonna keep all this advice in the back of my head going through my ears all the time thank you for all your honesty and your hard work

I’m glad you made it through Brother, I was There too! But now I rent from Penske if it breaks down they bring me a new truck and I’m on my way, Ive learned that the Truck Is nothing more than a tool to make money I miss my W900 but I want to feed my wallet not my ego!

@saysflushable

3 жыл бұрын

I know nothing of the trucking industry but I know a lot about your last statement. You are correct 100%.

@diegoaquino6449

2 жыл бұрын

How much you pay for Penske

@WarmBusch

2 жыл бұрын

All the hotshot guys that are making good money do the same.

@babyfox4398

Жыл бұрын

I read what you said and I agree with you I do not want to feed my ego I wanna make money I have four boys 17 years driving experience 1,500,000 miles under my belt 40 years old I should’ve started this years ago when I first got my CDL but I wanna try to get a day cab and move around northeast from Maine to Pennsylvania. You got any advice for me pertaining leasing from Penske or ryder.

I'm 54, semi retired. I drive a truck for fun these days, part time only. I witness every day people falling into the trap of focusing on their desires, and not their needs. I pull into the parking lot at work and see $50,000 pick up trucks driven by employees making $20 an hour, complete madness. I was going to say pick up trucks owned by employees but in reality they are probably financed so owned by the bank. I drive a beat up old Toyota I paid $1200 for, but I have just this week cleared my mortgage by paying off the remaining $90,000 balance in one lump sum. It's all about priorities and unfortunately many people make very poor decisions resulting in them becoming slave to the system.

Brian, I’ve never been a truck driver. I just stumbled on this. This is a fantastic life lesson, it just happens to be about trucking. There are parallels to many other careers. Thank you and best of luck.

This is the most sincere advice I ever heard..in ma life

Advice given to me: Be and stay a company man with a large enough company that will provide you benefits..learn to manage your pay check.

@billp4

2 жыл бұрын

Learn a skill that is and will continue to be in demand and go wherever you have to to make the most money you can. The problem with picking a company is you have NO IDEA what is going to happen 10 years down the road when you are most vulnerable.

Glad you overcame that, we all make mistakes but good on you for sticking out for the better. Really helps to share, lots of others Including myself have done the same thing more or less. Best to move on and keep pushing!

It’s unfortunate I can’t meet this guy. Due to his bluntness and straightforwardness I would work for this man in a New York minute, regardless of his financial status. I have a major bromance over here. Thank you sir for the info!!!

I'm not a driver, I'm a former truck trailer mechanic that has worked in fleet and public garages. I've heard similar stories as yours from drivers. One thing that seemed to be common in all the stories from drivers was their regret in becoming a owner/ operator. Many stated they wish they had stayed a company driver but were now in a financial situation that left them caught between a rock and a hard place.

@benqurayza7872

Жыл бұрын

Good insight. An independent trucker has to understand finance or be lucky. He has to understand risk and return and budget for the financial potholes up ahead. Yet, he's in survival mode. There are even accountants who are super competent bookkeepers and tax specialists, but don't have financial talent.

@MrArvin0306

Жыл бұрын

That's the advantage of being a company driver, if the truck breaks down the company will have it repaired, towing service etc.. will be shouldered by the company.

Just an illustration of old truth: "Small business exist to become big or to be eaten by the big one." And, according to statistic, first option as rear as an eclipse.

Thank you for your brutal honesty! My husband and I are on our second career in life with our trucking business! Honesty is so appreciated because there are a lot of vultures out here that are preying on the inexperienced. Feeding BS to get them to buy something, sign up for something blah blah blah! I can see how newbies can fail if they are not careful! God bless you regarding your upcoming decisions. I have no doubt you will be successful whatever decision you make! ✌️

Brilliant, informative video Brian, heart on your sleeve stuff. Good luck for the future, hope all goes well.

Brain I 100% appreciate you being so open and honest about the past 4 years; there is a lot of knowledge in this video for others to see and maybe learn from.

Thank you Brother for the sharing your experiences- much appreciated. We got started in December of 2018 right at the height of the trucking business as an owner operator and spent the next few years fighting to just survive. There often times we felt like we were rolling piggybanks for everyone else while we barely made enough to keep the wheels rolling. Our biggest mistake was trying to build a business off of load boards (dry van). In May of this year we gave up our authority and have been running tanker under another company. We are now making twice the money as before, and have a quarter of the administrative load we did previously. Things are going so well, in fact, that we are looking to build a small fleet of trucks under this new business model. We have discussed this with our new employer and they seem to be very supportive. Any videos on building a fleet would be very appreciated. God Bless!!

I bought a Mack in 1985 and I owed the bank $40,000. Eight years later I owed the bank $40,000. I sold the Mack. I enjoyed doing the job but it was kind of useless. My employer did not want to lose a dependable man. I went back to school.

@nickalan8586

2 жыл бұрын

FOR Ow/Op.11k-16k$ solo,15k-25k $ team . dedicated lanes CA

@AcidTechnoMan5000

2 жыл бұрын

@@nickalan8586 that’s funny

Honestly you guys are putting the best, most comprehensive information out there. Also Bryan, thank you for the 💯 transparency, I know that was not easy.

Dude, you are extremely honest, and thank you, as I too am a bit in the hole, but your story is very helpful and emotionally supportive of those of us that struggle at times too. Thank you for your honest comments and the bal**s to tell the rest of us. God bless you,...hang in there.

Thanks my dude. Good luck to you on your future decisions brother

Thanks so much for the advice. I’m owner operator since last November and now I’m getting better. I learned a lot from your videos keep posting my friend.

Love your guys channel, thank you for all the info. Going through a career change myself and becoming a new driver this is gold. Getting some experience as a company driver and looking forward to becoming an owner op or lease op as soon as possible. Keep up the awesome work

Thanks for your advice & info. I am just starting out on my trucking journey (just started truck driving school). I love your channel & how real & honest you are! May almighty God bless you & your family, stay safe & have a great weekend Brother!

Bought a Volvo With 300,000 on it and deleted the DEF system immediately, been a great moneymaker

@11rooneys25

3 жыл бұрын

Is it true that the fine for doing that is 40000 bucks?

@edman79

3 жыл бұрын

@@11rooneys25 It's only illegal if you get caught

@fatmanlosingit1

3 жыл бұрын

No Coppy no stoppy

@robertdivany1627

3 жыл бұрын

You can always run a red light as long as you don't get caught. Once you get caught your fucked

@eduardosandoval1113

2 жыл бұрын

@@robertdivany1627 exactly, i heard about it, the tiket can be crazy

just subscribed. Man, I hate to say how much I can relate to this (uncertainty). I Just joined a friend in his trucking company after having a career in the chemical industry for 20 years, back issues forced me out to a new career. My friend brought me on for the "office" work (which I have no experience in) but since I came on in Feb of 2021 I only received 2 paychecks because we had 4 out of 5 trucks break down (not good having a lifetime of bills and a family) and between shop time, parts, and everything in between it's been crazy. I don't know how to relate to all this especially without skills outside of my old job. Thank you for this video. We are literally at the "hanging by a thread" point and praying things start going in the right direction for us. Come Monday we will have 3 trucks back up to at least keep our insurance up (trucking insurance a racquet) Really appreciate your honesty and advice.

Great presentation for sure. Your invaluable candid talk applies to all business ventures, not just trucking. I think you are too hard on yourself. You had the courage to try and make a better life for you and your family. You are smarter for it for sure. Thank you for sharing your story. Hat off to you.

Thank you so much for being honest and open about what you went through as an O/O. I'm an OTR and have been kicking the idea around about becoming an O/O. Bless you for being willing to help others in the industry.

Brian. Thank you for being so open and honest with your experience and life. Respect to you and your experience in this industry is extremely valuable, your videos are teaching others, “ learn from the mistakes of others because you won’t survive making them all yourself’ Wishing you health and happiness.. Roll on brother..!!!👍

I’m looking To get into the industry as my second career after 25 years in the oil and gas industry. That fire you described just isn’t burning for me any longer and I’m ready to be my own boss and have some control over my life. Keep this man around ET! He puts out some solid no BS content.

I'm glad many of you lasted longer than me. My trucking career never grew because I had a drinking problem.

@michaellinton4678

2 жыл бұрын

You and me both brother 😟

@John-bn7ux

2 жыл бұрын

Trucking will turn a regular man into an alcoholic

@traderjack6151

Жыл бұрын

Takes a big man to admit it

@howardjohnson6189

Жыл бұрын

Hope you’re both doing well Derek and Michael!!

@TheBuddilla

Жыл бұрын

It was the opposite for me, trucking keeps me from drinking and it's great.

I have so much respect for you, for coming on to KZread, caring enough about others to share your experience. Thank you so much brother. I love you, and good luck going forward. ❤

I greatly appreciate your frankness and it is decisions like those you had to make that will probably keep me a company driver for awhile longer.

Great video.....im also a retired 30 year aircraft mechanic like your friend and this is my second career......I love it and have more passion for it than I did aviation. Times are tough and sometimes breaking even is a victory. I'm not giving up.

Wow, love the brutal honesty. You are a tough road warrior and I pray that you are blessed with God's abundance in the days ahead. You will flourish and I look forward to hearing about your future success. May God bless...

Thanks for sharing your experience. The information you shared was very helpful. Transparency is an attractive character trait that wreaks with integrity. Not many folks have that inner strength. Good luck in finding your passion again. Thanks again for sharing. Really appreciate it.

Thank you for sharing this. You probably saved more truck owner operators than you can imagine. Real world challenges, real world responses (right or wrong). Learning from each other is the best way to make your way through this. I am going to be starting my journey soon, but I listen to guys like you to learn what I can. Please note, that what you give in this life - you get back in abundance. And what you gave us in this video has extreme value. Peace, Prosperity and Success be with you brother. I hope to meet you on the road someday.

Thanks for such transparancy. I'm just about to have my truck licence (second carrer) and I will give it a serious thought on the advantages and disadvantages of being an owner operator vs a company driver. Hope you find peace in evaluating your options.

I’m not a trucker. I just happened to see one of your videos and have been subscribed ever since. I find your videos very interesting and professionally done. I know how busy and hard working you are and I really appreciate you taking the time to do these videos! I hope everything in your life and business works out great for you! You have a fan! 😎👍

Thanks you for being transparent Brian. I APPRECIATE YOU!

This is the second time I've watched this and I have nothing but appreciation for Brian and his honest, forthright, no nonsense way of doing business. Thank you Brother. I'm new to this field and it is a second career for me after 35 years as a computer guy. I'm gonna give it a ride and see what I can make of it. Thanks again.

Appreciate the transparency and honesty.

You're an honest man. Hang in there big guy. Thks for the advise

I wish there was more people sharing their stories like this. Thank you.

You just helped me make a decision I’ve been struggling with concerning my own truck. Thank you for being genuine and transparent, putting personal business out there can be difficult but it surely helped me. New subscriber now.

Well yeah. This is absolutely true for every single career that pretty much anyone can get into. When you can be replaced easily you you're not going have many options.

OMG Brian ! I'm currently at the CFTR (Québec driving school ) I've been working in the transport industry for the past 10 years. But I love the way that you're giving the hard truth about the industry. I absolutly LOOOOOOOOVE the'se videos ! Keep trucking Brian ! 🤘😈🤘

Whatever comes your way, I hope you come out on top. I'm restarting my driving career after a few years hiatus and I'm 53.

Love the Honesty Brother. Their isn't enough of it in this world. Everyone has bad days or years but if we have more support from each other by being honest about all the issues and we talk about them, then we we will be better people in a better industry. Thanks for the share.

Your doing so many people a huge service by telling your story

Love the rocky quote! Keep the videos coming champ!

Thank you for giving us that peek into your story. Having access to this platform is eye opening to a long time driver that maybe has been apprehensive to taking the leap into ownership.

Man, What great information. Thank you for sharing your heart. And thank you for taking accountability for your decisions and pointing fingers and blaming others. Such character. Respect

Thanks for the brutal honesty Brian! It must have taken a lot of soul searching. After Kaly's brutal honesty also, I am loving this channel. Having a 4 yr old truck that is not paid for, hmmm. 40K to rebuild/replace engine? Yikes! I am sure you considered dropping one in from a wreck? Although I am well aware how shop estimates easily grow by 2x the cost and time before you get out the door. I am interested to know which engine was in your Volvo? This may sound a bit crazy, but not hiding behind shades adds a lot to the honesty impression. You're darn right about the fun and money going out of it - when I started out 30+ years ago there was a LOT more money, good money, along with a lot more respect. The loss of both can be easily linked to LMIA's. They have destroyed our negotiating power along with our reputations as they aren't held to the same work history OR CRC requirements we are. Many have obviously never driven anything bigger than a hilux and more than a few are probably murderers and thieves. Not to worry, big strapper Dave Smart with the flying barn door just west of you has just announced happy days are here again. Hope he's right!

I can realy see and feel the honnesty in your eyes when you speak brother !

You gained my subscription sir. I hope to not only encounter more people like yourself in the tough time, but to also be that same person. Thank you

Brother this advice is Gold!..Thank you for putting guys up in the. game and helping them to stay ahead!

Great information Sir I’m retiring out of the military and looking to get into trucking - I appreciate your willingness to share your experience, I enjoy the education.

@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News

3 жыл бұрын

glad the info was able to help

Much appreciate the insight, Bryan! May the Most High bless you!

I’m starting out in this world hoping to build something. I’m listening to ya, will keep listening. Good luck and keep em coming. Your right, a lot of experience and knowledge out there. I’m not afraid to listen, change and keep my mind open. You have a good channel keep it up!

Thank you for being transparent and willing to share the knowledge about all the crap you went through, I learned a ton. Subbing right now.

I'm not a trucker but I truly enjoyed this man's stories.

Appreciate the vid I'll definitely try to use this to learn from your experience

Keep it coming man we appreciate the information and keys gems I should say your dropping

We appreciate the information. Good Luck and Keep On Trucking!!

You're telling it like it is appreciate your honesty I'm sure it will help someone out there 💯🇺🇲

Thanks for that, some sort of boosting morale despite of some failure but, fighting back and fighting good "the right way, the right choice" is better than anything else.

I have no connection to trucking but have always found the business interesting. Kudos for this kind of candor - straight talk seems not to be in short supply from truckers! Respect.

Honest, responsible, hard working and a good guy … this is what life is all about. Best of luck to you and yours 👍

Been watching ET Trans vids for ages. Seen this guy on many. This video got me to sub. Candid and real. I love that.

@janagila29buhaytrucker10

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, bud....

Keep the faith we need guys like you that gives the new guy some hope for their dream!!

Huge respect. I appreciate your every word in this video. As a person about to take my Class 1 license your experiences have shown that being an owner operator may pay more but also comes with great responsibility and risk. There is less pay as a company driver but less headache too!!

@luismangiaterra1031

2 жыл бұрын

You gotta take risks to make a lot more money, think bud not small.

Good on you, bro. Your honesty may save not only someone’s business, but their marriage and family! Wishing you future blessings.

I’m glad you finished with positive stuff. I got tired of hearing the old timers and their negativity. I know you took responsibility for “bad” decisions. I hope my decision don’t have severe consequences. But one part of this video you said was if it wasn’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck. I identify with that, but I have found there’s ups and downs as an operator. In my 4 years of experience it works out. It all works out. So I don’t get stressed any more. Just had my first Deer hit. And it was a doozy. It jumped in front of my truck. Missed the bumper completely. Took out my radiator, intercooler, ac condensers. Just jacked my shit up. But hey insurance is a good thing. Non preventable. 1,000$ deductible. Had to get a loaner from the company but paid for. Lost 2 days though. But it’ll work out. By the way I lease right now and I gotta say. It might be more money in the end but it’s a walk away. So if I had any health or family issues or anything I walk with no harm to my credit. No debt. Yes I’ll lose all that I put in but a little piece of mind most critics of lease don’t mention. I pay for a worry free maintenance plan. I take home avg $2,000 a week. Just had a record week before the deer. Took home $3600. It’s ups and downs. Still make good avg. but I have found lots of “veterans” come and go at companies because they either think they know it all or just have outrageous expectations.

Sounds like what happened to me, 11 years with my own truck and all the headaches. Best thing I ever did was sell out and become a local delivery driver. Retiring in 6 months, happy as can be .

@Chompsys

Жыл бұрын

I'm interested to know what delivery driver company you work for or independent

Thanks for the honesty. Your lesson can be taken throughout all of life. Stay blessed and hopefully all works out for you and the family and business. 👍🏾😊

Thanks for this powerful and open hearted video, sir. We, specially men, gotta talk about our issues. We help each other by doing that. Thanks again. Wish you and your family all the best. From Brazil, stay strong and humble.

This video is gold. Wondering if you can blend your desk job as a dispatcher, efficiency analyst, troubleshooter, career counselor, equipment consultant, solutions and knowledge base for driver support, and emergency driver all pooled into one.

Greetings from the Ohio Porters.🇺🇸 It’s been a while since I’ve seen one of your videos. This one REALLY blessed me! 🤩 I come from a trucking family…dad started in the 1930s, my oldest brother started in 1950s, youngest brother in 90s and me in the 80s. I’ve heard the horror stories, the best and worst of trucking, the do and don’ts, and everything in between! I climbed up in a K 100 at age of 4 and have loved trucks even before then! 🥰 I started driving when I was 6 years old…thanks to my dad!! 🥰 Trucking has gone through many periods, changes, highs and lows and adjustments, but there still is money to be made! I’m glad that you have a supportive family! 🧐 That’s the biggest issue that hinders or helps. It does take a toll on your family, especially if you’re an owner-op! You gotta have good equipment, good support from your company, good support from the repair shop side of things, etc. It sounds like you’ve been through a lot. The main thing is that you’re learning from your mistakes and are hopefully moving on from there and not repeating those mistakes. “Make the trip, but don’t forget to enjoy the ride!” That’s my motto! 🧐 There is NO Lone Ranger in trucking! 😳 It sounds like you’re at a crossroads still and determining your next move. Good stuff! Keep those wheels rolling and if the 1st thing you do doesn’t work, then back up and try the next step. Stay strong and encouraged. Keep us posted! 🤩 Blessings to YOU and ALL of our wonderful truckers out there! We need you to keep America rolling!

@the.porter.productions

2 жыл бұрын

@@wheelburnerexpress 🇺🇸 Paul here. I know about many things, either directly or indirectly. I have two other brothers that got into trucking as well. We share many stories with each other. Sometimes, we just shake our heads. There’s good and bad both in the trucking world. I really wonder how many drivers can make it now with all the other things going on. One of my brothers is dealing with a leased truck that is just below standards when it comes to maintenance. I thought about us joining together and becoming a brother owned trucking company. We were each at different stages in life at that time. It hasn’t happened yet, but it just might. So, hang in there and think about each step. I try to follow my heart and make things work out the best that I can. “Make the trip, but don’t forget to enjoy the ride”…my personal quote.🥰😎✌️

@the.porter.productions

2 жыл бұрын

@@wheelburnerexpress 🇺🇸 I don’t know about the quotes, but I still enjoy trucking as much as I can. I know it’s hard to build up your clientele and not sell yourself short at times. Other times, you just don’t know who you can trust. I’m looking forward to knowing what changes you’re making. I’m wishing you well!! 🤩😎

@the.porter.productions

2 жыл бұрын

@@wheelburnerexpress 🤩 Yeah, I’ve seen the 90 day video. Support is a big key, having good equipment, taking care of your equipment, getting good loads, not overextending yourself is another. Now that you’re more experienced and without a truck, take your time to build yourself back up. I gave up trucking for a few years, but I couldn’t stay away very long. I had a great deal on a new truck(just 6 mos old) but wasn’t ready at that time. When it gets in your blood…HANG ON! 🥰🧐 I’ve even hauled grain and may end up doing that more in the future. It’s still so exciting for me. One of my brothers is always trying to encourage me to just back away forever. He likes trucks, but not all the junk that comes with it at times. I just keep thinking that good truckers are always gonna be in demand and I want to take advantage of that if I can. Hey, there’s always Ice Road Trucking! 🧐🤩 Keep up the good work and try to enjoy the ride! 🥰✌️

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I hope that in the very near future you are able to destress, breath, and have some peace of mind. God bless you!

Been going through several of life's challenges over the last 2 years. The life experience from you and many others on this channel has helped me a lot. Thanks!

@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Glad you enjoy the content!

Appreciate the honesty here.

I can feel your pain. Been self employed all my life. 61 years. It’s tough. Time for a change, drive for someone else or a total career change. Your mental health is most important. The future can be exciting. I think in two years you will look back and see this as a painful but necessary time to propel you to something great! Good luck.

Wanted to say I'm a new driver and I love all your videos you post they are very informative and straight forward, Nice Job. I am a company driver now but long term goal is to be an Owner Operator, I know I have to pay my dues and get my experience. So Sir I thank you for putting you self out there like you do in these videos.

This is the best video I’ve seen from ET . Great content.

I can totally relate to you.. I had to let my first truck go because I was always having too much down time and shop bills kept coming faster than I can make any money. My first truck KEEPED ME BROKE! Bad times will teach you to prepare. Got my second truck and things are so smooth now.

Lol owning a truck doesn't sound like freedom to me. I think a lot of owner ops just want the title

@rogerg0834

3 жыл бұрын

It's not the O/O that is the problem. Many, many people do NOT have an understanding & appreciation for DEBT. It is SO easy to borrow 10s to 100s of thousands that the majority of people just shrug it off.

@samjordan8800

3 жыл бұрын

Most people don't do it right because they don't know what they don't know. And then when you get it going right, it you don't plan for the rainy day (who am I kidding? It always FLOODS, not just rains!) then one misstep can cause you to lose it all.

One of the realest videos out here. Thanks for telling the whole truth!

Appreciate you putting this out, this is the truth, thank you.🙏🏾

I am 54 retired computer programmer on the fence to upgrade my Class B to and A. These videos help me very much to know exactly what may come my and what are my options. Thank you so much for them

@freefromit2

3 жыл бұрын

owner operator starting out is not the way to go. picture being a renter, the roof blows off, the water heater and furnace blow, whatever it is you walk away, not your problem. if you work for a company and the truck blows they just put you in another truck and you never miss a beat.

@georgegonzalez8818

3 жыл бұрын

If it's something you want to do, do it. Everyone's experience is different.

@randykapel7926

3 жыл бұрын

Im a company driver 80k i could make more but i go home a lot

@ThePhukst1k

3 жыл бұрын

@@randykapel7926 yep, 80+k OTR and work for a larger carrier. Rate bumps have been good. I get home less though. I simply can’t imagine handling all of the paperwork and repairs and managing the business on top of driving. More importantly and less subjectively; Essentially a life’s savings are all tied up into running a small fleet (assuming all liability) in one of the most cyclical, capital intensive industries, where the service itself is completely commoditized. Everyone has their mostly uneducated opinion about risk, talk about taking enormous and concentrated risk for such a low ROIC.

@TakeASlowDeepBreath

3 жыл бұрын

If you got experience as a company driver, going owner op is doable, and you can make a great profit, but unless you're a mechanic I would recommend never buying used. Pretty much every bad story I've heard in owning a truck comes from buying a beat up truck. You'll never save the money you think you will vs having a new truck.

Just started company trucking with the goal to become an owner operator. I’m taking as much information as possible so thank you for consistently providing us with really awesome information and wisdom! If only we could take a ride with you to soak up some more. I know I would be an awesome student!

@haulingfuel4759

3 жыл бұрын

If you can't afford a glider, a pre emissions Detroit Series 60 in a 2000- 2007 Freightliner is a great starter truck. You can find one for less than 40k. Run it and make it nice, and learn the business. And run virgin tires, no recaps. 75% of this guys problems are from an emissions motor and after treatment sensors. Good luck

We appreciate your advice , it is helping 🙌🏾

Mad respect for a guy who made some mistakes and instead of saying nothing or complaining and moping about it and teaches other guys from his mistakes to help others again BIG RESPECT.