In 10 years from now i will be 21 years old and am definetly going to be a trucker my family is not a trucker but all u trucker guys inspierd me into trucking

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

that’s good man ! its definitely worth trying and good luck with everything !(:

@wolfgangank8851

3 жыл бұрын

When you do, come work for me

@bull5836

3 жыл бұрын

@@wolfgangank8851 what’s your trucking company?

@jaquanholt839

2 жыл бұрын

I am going to be a truck driver when I turn 20

@bull5836

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaquanholt839 you have to be 21

Advice for hard landing gear is to hook up and push red button in to air up trl bags,helps take some pressure off landing gear.take flash light with you under trl to check king pin to make sure it latches,tug test dont always work.

Hey Chez~ Welcome back! You are so right about the DL making a huge difference in your income. My friend who works the same account as me, but at a different terminal, almost passed out when I told her how few miles my DL was giving me. She told me that she was getting a min of 3K a week on the same account. So, I took her advice~fired him~ and hired her boss! I’ll finally start making $ this week!

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

dude that’s great to hear that u were able to fix it, you really do have to speak up and things will be change for the better 👍

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

@R J yes I believe all trucks have that “safety feature” lol I know it can get super annoying especially when you know you are not even that close to the car in front of you😂 I know exactly how you feel and seems like that’s just something we have to get use to.

@katr810

2 жыл бұрын

@R J all newer trucks has a gazillion safety feature built in my recommendation is to mentally adjust your thinking in slowing down no need to ride anyone's rear end ergo the beeping, also pay particular attention to the distance displayed that is preprogrammed in the system for being able to stop without hitting something, remember the smith system

It's your taxes that's killing ya man. Cali has one of the highest state taxes. Toss FICA and federal on top of that. And don't forget you moving up on their tax bracket for making over 50k, so they taking more. I'm in jersey myself so we got high taxes too. First thing I'm saving for when I start is getting the heck out of jersey 🤣 Texas, Tennessee, Florida, one of the states with no income tax, or low lol

@ega0117

3 жыл бұрын

That is why all them darn Cali folks are moving to Texas 🤣😡

@knightx630

2 жыл бұрын

I made 94k last year. Between Illinois and fed tax they took about 30k That's why I moved to Washington Where there is no state income tax. There are several states that are much better then California. I can't phantom why anyone would live there

Bro I’ve enjoyed your VLogs sooo much. I’ve been away from trucking for the past two years and will be finding myself going back in December. Sometimes with trailers if you back up on them a lil more it can help with dollying up. Also I may have missed it but if going up a hill lower than 45mph kick them 4-ways on. You’ll thank me in the long run. Dude I love how absolutely blunt and upfront you are in your videos. I’ve binged watched your vids all day today. Can’t get enough. Whatever u do don’t quit the trucking biz. Your talent is a whole lot better than mine was when I first started!! Looking forward to seeing more content from you!!! Keep on trucking brother! I’m going 10-7

@chez8239

2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much brother I appreciate your time !(:

Welcome back bro today is my first day of driving school and I'm not going to lie I'm nervous as hell knowing I have to go learn all this backing and everything in a 10 speed truck

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

dont be nervous ! lol it gets easier trust👍

Man I been a subscriber for about a week I can honestly say I love your videos bro I’m not on the road yet still on school hopefully 🙏🏾 I get out there soon By the way the random topics help the vid on my opinion just makes it more interesting more topics to talk about I don’t skip one sec of the videos. Be safe out here bro🙏🏾

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

man thanks for the love I really appreciate it ! and goodluck with the school ! keep the focus and stay safe out there bro🙏🏽👊

Gotta run that clock as lean as possible and do 3 month's on 2 weeks off to earn your worth. DMs will always give you subpar loads especially after a brake if you don't run lean and hard before time off, meaning only two 8 min bathroom brakes on your drive shift if that at all, trail mix for food and sleeping at the shipper if you get stuck there. Your clock tells the DM everything they need to know because they see that on thier screens. You'll be at the top of the board no matter how many weeks you take off they'll be begging you to come back early and give you the best loads because they know you'll run the wheels off that truck every time not just some of the time.

I have been considering a couple different schools in Utah and I keep coming across Swift and I have been binge watching your vlog and I have to say you have inspired me to get on with Swift.

Welcome back bro. I was starting to get worried. You’re the only trucker near my age with the POV vlogs.

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

haha sorry man just got caught up with lots of work lately but thanks for tuning in man🙏🏽

Glad to see you back man.

4000 Miles Congratulations Fam. Thats Hella Badass Milestone. You must of really been Burning Miles that week 🔥🌍💯🤗

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

yessir ! im trying lol yet the pay is sooo low😂

Love it man!! Your vids are awesomely entertaining, keep it up dude, Your subs gonna blow up soon.

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

thanks man I really appreciate it haha👊

@marqueztime5267

3 жыл бұрын

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@paulnoorbergen3514

2 жыл бұрын

@@marqueztime5267 u0, just nedo find a good rhythm 2 go with thos lyrics man and it will b better. All good man, can't figure out jus yet on the message m

15:24 i like how he was just staring at the go pro lol

Glad to see you again fam!! Stay safe and see you on the next one!!

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

yessir !💪

yo what up chez nice backing thats koo that swift hit u up all positive about ur vids and yeah man you get use to the sacrifice i dont truck but i spent 6 years in the marines so i can relate stup up man

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

thanks man!

Really like your channel man thanks for all the advice love the pov makes me feel like im there much love from Boston

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

🙏🏽💯♥️

Always carry extra grommets for your glads! I enjoy your vids!

When you have to fight the landing gear, push in the trailer brake to supply it with air and usually that will lighten up the resistance on the crank.

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

that makes so much sense thank you!!

@danielboylan353

3 жыл бұрын

No worries man, glad I could help. Also, I don’t know if Swift has the air suspension dump button but when you drop the trailer crank the landing gear down to about an inch off the ground then get in the truck and dump the air bags until the trailer lowers to the ground then pull out from it. That helps the next driver not have to fight with a trailer that’s too high and also helps tremendously with the fight against the landing gear

@danielboylan353

3 жыл бұрын

If you want a good company that will give you a thousand a week minimum pay let me know man, won’t have to run as hard and get home more I bet

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

@@danielboylan353 sadly only other trucks at swift have dump valves :( lol and thanks man I’d definitely let you know forsure as of right now I’m really thinking of leaving pretty soon, pay is just not cutting it for me lol

@danielboylan353

3 жыл бұрын

If you want the info let me know man, I bounced from starting company to starting company for about two years and now I’m finally at a company where I make the money everyone’s out here talking about and not busting my ass to get it. We have a reefer division with a western regional probably home every weekend still making a minimum of a thousand but honestly I haven’t touched the minimum since getting here only I’m in the flatbed division

welcome back bro Keep up the good work :)

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

thanks fam (:

Highly recommend pick up some of the glad hand seals at a truck stop for about3 bucks.easy to replace ,pop outwith screw driver and push the new one in. Been out here16yrs,just some tricks of the trade

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

thank you(:

In the beginning of the video when you opened your doors you didn't secure your right door very well. This could cause you to back into the dock and rip your doors off. This happened to another KZreadr trucker blogger named riding with Dave.

10:45 I’m going to go with the trailer is heavy to give you the benefit of the doubt 😂😂 nice to see you back in the drivers seat 😎👊🏽

@corystowell123

3 жыл бұрын

“Thats what she said” moment. “Sometimes I gotta use 2 hands!” 😂😂

for educational purposes you are supposed to lower the landing gear until you can barely fit your foot under the landing gear. then you lower your bags down, pull out a little bit until your tractor frame behind the fifth wheel is under the trailer. then stop. wait to see if the landing gear will support the trailer. then you can drive off

Love your videos bro. I've been watching truckers on KZread for a while and your channel came up. I wanna be a truck driver so bad but I'm in the military for a few more years so I gotta wait. Anyways I live near antelope valley near the Palmdale Lancaster area where it's really windy most of the time and I've noticed on CA-58 or CA-14 where alot of truck drivers have a hard time keeping the trucks in their lane. Have you ever experienced the strong valley winds?

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

thanks bro ! and yes they are times but just gotta be more careful when it happens haha

Can we get videos like these at least 1 a week or every other week. I love the videos bro I got bored on KZread lol

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

u got it fam !(:

@aarb1638

3 жыл бұрын

@@chez8239 What kind of camera do you use?

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

@@aarb1638 go pro hero 8

New subscriber. Love your videos but really loving that Z LOL. Great content.

Yeah gopro batteries suck. May I suggest buy a power brick to hook up to your gopro. Downside is you'll have a charger wire connected while it's on your head lol. Or if you can, mount the gopro to your dashboard while driving then put it on your head. Or get a tripod and stand the gopro up behind you. Anyway, a power brick will keep your gopro going for up to 4 hours

And i heard in the future of trucking the will have electric truck i like these truck better than electric

My Zonar did that too. I ended up just jumping onto a different truck, and it works like a champ. You can get extra gland hand seals at the shop.

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

oh forsure thanks bro !

@tiggerexpress9939

2 жыл бұрын

You can get them at some truck stops

Congrats on your miles 👍.....I just started my journey with swift hasn't been the best mentor wasn't a good first impression 😂....but hopefully next mentor is better

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

haha thanks man and goodluck on your next mentor I hope he/she would be better !😂

Welcome back I’ve been looking for you where did you go when you left Portland nice video

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

Video will come soon after that load thanks for watching 🙏🏽👍

I recognize that first location that Kraft in Stockton!

Swift pay still sucks even after the raise. They have good equipment for the most part. Glad your getting some miles bro. 🚛🚛🚛

@nowornever7629

3 жыл бұрын

Wise man once told me if your just starting out your better off learning and fucking up someone else's equipment before you go out nd buy ur own. Big facts.

Welcome back homie, supposed to start the school with Swift July 5th!

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

nice man ! good luck with everything !

@huntluu

3 жыл бұрын

@@chez8239 Thx!

@Thatgirlcherrybomb

3 жыл бұрын

Me too go figure @creeperbreh

Yes a new video 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Weyyy cheers from the SFV 818👊😁

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

👊♥️

Sup bro. I moved on to Schneider from Swift to team drive! I’m hyped.

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

idk how u guys can do team driving its tough! lol but how you liking it so far ??

About start school just passed my air breaks && combination now all I have to do is general knowledge trying to go in with my permit so all I have to do it 160 hours on the yard keep up the good videos 👍💯 subscribed

@chez8239

2 жыл бұрын

congratulations bro !! & thank you!!😬

@tmo.48

2 жыл бұрын

You have an update?

GNC Pro Bulk is 1340 calories... mix that with your current daily food intake. might help save some $$$

Watching your video right now ..headed to Oregon from idk

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

haha nice man stay safe out there !

Love you from india i would be there soon in sha Allah love you bro ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

nice ! thanks bro !🙌♥️

I'm enjoy playing your vedeo bro while driving thanks a lot of sharing keep in safe

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you bro🙏🏽💯

Carry extra gland hand grommets. I have a few spares for trailers that are missing or when mine start wearing out. Easy to swap out.

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

good to know thank you!!

@timb1263

3 жыл бұрын

Or jus borrow them from the trailer next to you! Lol.

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

@@timb1263 😂💀

Whats up brother happy to see another video posted up

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

thanks fam I been good man wby bro(:

@jcb2258

3 жыл бұрын

@@chez8239 good brother still in school

Bro you should try to live steam so I can give you some money. I've learned a lot from you. I'm just tarting the process now and you've motivated me.

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

haha thanks for the support but you dont have to I do these video’s to share experience and knowledge I can help other new drivers (:

Do a Q&A on ur next video keep up the great work bro 🤓

Bro next time you at terminal get some extra rubber seals for the glad hands you should keep some on hand your trainer should of told you that prepare for everthing.

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

yea I know right haha but yes I’ll make sure to grab some when I get a chance thanks bro👍

@ 1:01:36 .... That is one nice truck.

Yo brother is back 😍😁

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

yessir 👍😂

@shreeharsha3624

3 жыл бұрын

@@chez8239 🤣😁

finally!

I start trucking school July 5th 💪🏾🤙🏾

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

nice bro! right after 4th of july hahah

Can u do a POV on making right turns I have a road test next Tuesday and I’m not comfortable with my right turns especially on a narrow road

finally thought we were going to have to look for you lol

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@ngagenokia

3 жыл бұрын

@@chez8239 give us 3 weeks for next video

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

@@ngagenokia once a month then ? lol

@ngagenokia

3 жыл бұрын

@@chez8239 no

And move to a state without income tax if you can. 😊. Cause damn, cali is graping you.

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

true !

Not sure if anyone commented but that is an old school Celica!!!

I want to be a pilot also but its so damn expensive and i have too much debt at the moment to pursue it. But i have been talking to a swift recruiter about getting my cdl and driving for them and making more money so i can get out of debt and pursue my dream of being a pilot

@chez8239

2 жыл бұрын

nice ! at least you got a game plan !👍💯

Once you become an owner operator and get out of that company driver mentality you'll realize that 600 miles over 3 days can pay huge bonuses. I've done over $4000 on 600 miles in 3 days. You drive less and you have more time for yourself. Stop thinking about miles and start thinking about money

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

lol as much as I want to think about money I cnt as a company, but yes I know what you mean👍

1 Million miles 😊

@tmo.48

2 жыл бұрын

That's great!

I love truck driving but I work locally but I like your VLOG

Hey bro welcome back well after a good year am going back to trucking school I had got my permit but it got expired but quick question how long did it took you to learn all the truck parts in cab trailer etc like am getting used to straight back alley dock and the parking just I can get used to the pre trip n also the air breaks do you think you can post a video regarding the pretrip

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll see what I can do(:

Lmk when ur in az for a ride along!

I bought my truck at 650k it has 820k and it's running smooth... It's all about oil changes and good additives be smart with maintenance

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the insight!

@georgenietzsche2264

3 жыл бұрын

@@chez8239 and one more thing find a reliable mechanic mines checks my truck every time I go home anything wrong it's fixed immediately

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

@@georgenietzsche2264 noted thanks (: !

I’m watching your video which is very informative. Does your truck have a cruise control?

I can tell ur a newer driver bro. Whoever told you 500k miles is peak definitely lied. Its more closer to 1M. Any used truck you look into buying will be around 500k miles or better.

The reason why am not at swift becaues i live in jamaica and i need a green card to come over there at swift

Loved the Vlog man❤️❤️. So I already have my CDL A permit, and I'm going to start trucking school (Which Cost $3K) next week in corona, CA but I'm still debating if should pay out of pocket n go to school or company sponsored school like swift? How Hard was the School? Did swift teach you in a automatic or Manuel truck? Do you have automatic restriction on your CDL A?

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

thanks bro👍 and if you go with swift it will cost 6k unless u work for them for a year then it’s only $40 a week, and automatic and yes I have restriction but who cares a lot of trucks now are auto anyways lol

@AdamFlips

3 жыл бұрын

@@chez8239 True man, there are more companies going to automatic. Thanks man 🙏

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

@@AdamFlips no problem (: !

Im doing a refeer a too.

Damn. Glad you are ok! Have been missing your videos.

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for the love🙌

I worked for Swift for 91/2 years and don't go over orp.because all your money goes too the truck and you can make more as a local driver good lock and keep the rubber side down !

If you want to be an op try and get your DOT number and your permits already because it can take a couple of months for them to come in

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

im planning on putting the truck to a company instead of jumping to getting my own authority 🤔

Hey bud, how are you? Do you still drive for swift? If you do, can you please do a video about the zonar. I just started driving for swift and having a hard time on loaded call, and empty call

Do they set your appointment times usually really far away? Is it because I’m new just sat on my first load for like 21 hours being early. Do you have to call up your terminal to get dispatched on your next load as soon as u send ur empty or do they do it?

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

yes they give you a lot of time, in that case tell your DL you gonna be there early so maybe they can T-call that load so u dnt have to sit for that long, always update your dispatcher bro, soon as u send empty call they should be dispatching you for next load right away, if not send a freeform u have to bugg them most of the time, if they dont answer call them

@devinchapman8592

3 жыл бұрын

Always call in otherwise they will waste the hell out of your hours. Even when accepting it out alternative drop for whenever u could be there and a lot of times they will send back with a call location or just tell u it’s just a drop and u can drop whenever. And never wait to be dispatched call in and they do it immediately

Like your. Video Walmarttruck driver

Would you please explain what is the camera equipment & setup you have?

Its easier for them to get you home if youre not 3,000 miles away from home.

Question bro, I’ve been driving for 8 years been working local but have some leg issues and just wanna take easy on my body so I don’t have to unload. What would swift reefer pay for someone with that experience

@chez8239

2 жыл бұрын

probably 60-70cpm BUT I’m not 100% sure you would have to call them and see where you stand (:

Been looking into getting into a truck for some time now. Was dead set on prime, but kinda considering swift because I believe they have a terminal in Atlanta where as prime doesn’t. Would you recommend swift to someone looking into getting on the road?

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

I been hearing a lot of good things about prime more than swift, also I think prime do pay better, but then again if the terminal is a huge plus for you then go with swift bro

@kennethchambers3849

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the response. Does swift company trucks have apu’s?

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

@@kennethchambers3849 no they do not but you can idle your trucks no need for apu, especially if its not ur truck, apu is mainly just so you dont idle your truck as much saves the engines life.

@ts9216

3 жыл бұрын

@@chez8239 bro what’s an average weeks pay and miles I see you hit 4K in a week but the pay is so low Im wondering what it’s paying

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

@@ts9216 I was getting paid 48cpm bro

Invest in your pilot license.... good move!

@chez8239

2 жыл бұрын

that’s the ultimate goal here😭🙏🏽💯

5:21 leave about one inch of space.

Check out Hurricane Express.

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

Aye bro I’m over at Cr England I did my training which was 150 with a mentor if I which over time swift do I still have to do my training over with a mentor all over again ?

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

probably not bro since they already trained you, as long as you can prove that you did get those 150 hours u might still have to do 50 because swift is 200 hours with mentor.

How much can you make at another company? Are their trucks automatics?

Just curious, how come you were driving under 30 at some parts of the hill. Thanks.

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

was I going uphill ? if yes then I must of been heavy truck is having trouble climbing when it’s 70k+ pounds haha

What $3000 bonus are you talking about?

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

it’s a sign on bonus when u start working at swift

Hey bro do most company come with health insurance or you supposed to have your personal insurance .

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

they do but its not free its just cheaper if you go through them

What are u doing for swift? oTR? Dedicated? 11 western?

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

dedicated bro

Did you ever download the cat scales app and set up your comdata info?

@ng11215

3 жыл бұрын

Comdata info? I’m curious now

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

yes I did and so much easier and faster lol no need to go inside the store haha

Do u have to do any online course before u go to the academy if u have your permit already?

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

yea I went to dmv to get my permit then went to swift for school

Did you get to the new company that you liked yet , & you left from the orther company , you have some good things that u say to orthers that leasn to u ,

@chez8239

2 жыл бұрын

yess I been switch to a new company and I dont regret a single thing lol

Hey Chez my step dad's older brother is going to be a truck driver and he is going to Prime or CR England but i ask him to go to Prime because the train you real good and he said he might take me in the future

@chez8239

2 жыл бұрын

wow thats great ! yea check out how trucking life is (:

How do u know how many days you’ll be home in advance?

Yooo .. what's in the upgrading test for swift... The 50 question test! I upgrade Thursday

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

common sense questions man dont think about it too much it’s really easy ! lol some questions have the answers in them lol just read it carefully!

@kimlee6970

3 жыл бұрын

Sample questions: What psi do the buzzer/light go off when the air gets too low? Which valve pops out 1st during the applied brake test? How often should you be checking your mirrors? Tire tread depth- steer, drive etc. Try to be familiar with the Macros, but they give you a sheet with the answers basically, just fill in the blanks. Good luck!

@BlAcKJeZuSx187x

3 жыл бұрын

I took the Swift upgrade test three weeks ago, I was stressing, lol but it was easy. Study the macros on page 56 in the Mentor/student guide, they are all on the test. Know the swift speed violation (72mph). How far to look ahead when driving. 4 questions on trip planning. Leave HazMat paperwork on driver seat when you leave the truck. Know the macros to get directions (macro 23). I didn't do any crazy studying but I just read through the student handbook 2 times. Skip questions you don't know and come back to them later. That's all I remember. Good Luck.

@cjpoker8049

3 жыл бұрын

@@BlAcKJeZuSx187x your a legend

@cjpoker8049

3 жыл бұрын

@@BlAcKJeZuSx187x when figuring out trip planning do you divide the total miles by 50 or 55 mph?

We want viedo every 2 days or weekly your choice

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

u got it👊

@tn2gaming819

3 жыл бұрын

@@chez8239 every day i love watching your viedo am definetly coming to swift soon

Hey chez I'm going too school in January super nervous... any advance

@chez8239

2 жыл бұрын

dont be nervous! haha have fun trust me the beginning is where you will learn as much as you can don’t stress too much when making mistakes but instead learn from it and everything will go smooth next time you encounter the situation 😇

Man who did you hear that from about the miles? I have always hear these truck are good for a million plus miles. The fleet owners sell them off at the miles you talking to maximize there return on the investment.

@chez8239

2 жыл бұрын

yea I kind of learn that along the way I probably was just thinking of wanting a low miles truck lol

I live in Oregon

At Home Richmond C.A. ..

is the lathrop terminal your home terminal?

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

no jurupa is

It has been a while