Just letting you know that the knowledge nuggets you have dropped in your Swift Rookie vids are absolute diamonds. It's the small things and situations as a new trucker and the real-life talk that add up and are so relatable. New CDL-A holder here. IMHO these types of vids are the best out there in the trucking world. Peace!

Man you need a CB. I cannot express that enough. It is like a carpenter working without a hammer. From getting to know in advance of accidents, speed traps, detours, traffic jams, bypasses - I mean all that stuff is important to know in advance. Getting stuck in a 3 hour traffic jam and losing the ability to get rest for another load will cost you money. I bought my CB before everything else because of how important and time saving they are. Get something simple like a Cobra 29LTD or whatever and a decent antenna. You will make that money back and then some. It is an investment but the wisest investment you will make in your trucking career.

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

I’d definitely will it’s just that I heard so many people say its not even worth anymore since everyone just talks s**** on the cb but I’ll eventually get one thanks man(:

@guardian1582

2 жыл бұрын

No its not i have been trucking for 15 years and i have never had a CB its not necessary or that important especially with the technology today. All a CB is good for is listening to other truckers joke or cuss each other out if anyone tells you different they are lying. There’s apps out now that will broadcast weather updates for truckers without even having to touch your phone or if your with a company like swift and i know you left so I’m not sure if they do but most big carriers will call you if the weather conditions are getting worse around you to inform you or to inform you about traffic conditions

@bradfordsteese2576

2 жыл бұрын

@@guardian1582 definitely recommended. It’s saved my ass when my cell failed.

@robertgardner4508

2 жыл бұрын

@@guardian1582 You're full of it. Your google maps or truckers path, etc. They ain't going to inform you of any kind of cops stationed running radar, accidents, etc. If an actual user does not report it and, sometimes you may lose cell data or your maps just freak out. They don't do it automatically. Sure you don't *have* to have a CB radio but you should. Even if it's a lot of chitter chatter, they're good to have because there are things your cellphone are not going to tell you, that ONE guy on the CB radio might inform you and other drivers of, and you get a heads up. CB will have it's moments it saves your ass, and you can talk to other people if you're bored, whatever. Again, you don't have to have a CB if you don't want but I definitely think it's an essential tool that will come in handy in certain times. Hell if your google maps, garmin or whatever makes you unsure, ask someone on the CB and they might have a more comfortable answer for you.

@Joshualibbyy

2 жыл бұрын

@@chez8239 yea that's why I don't have one. It's really unnecessary. U have a smartphone u have the INTERNET. something that didn't exist when CBs first came out

Take it easy! Even if they have to wait don’t push yourself that’s how mistakes come and next thing you hit that guy next to you!always find the easier way! Work smarter not harder!

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

got it thanks !😂

i have been watching this show for about while i love how you talk about trucking

Lol I seen you today at the terminal washing your truck and trailer 🤘🏽🤘🏽😂

The way truckers talk about showers makes me mad. Even if it wasn’t spraying that well that was a really nice shower.

@chez8239

2 жыл бұрын

maybe because we seen better showers lol but I get your point tho

Don’t actually know how or why your video showed up on my recommended list but I went ahead and listened to it. Your comments about the disgruntled driver made me think. I see this a lot. I’ll never really understand why drivers are so quick to cuss and swear and complain and yell. I’ve been out here for years and that never was my forte. Like honking the horn at people on the road. Too much stress. I’m glad your learning. Swift is as good as any of them. I’m proud for you. Reach out if you ever need anything.

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

I will forsure thank you !!

Chez I’m rockin with you mann I Been watchin your channel all month 💪🏼

@chez8239

2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

Just came across your channel and enjoyed your video. Heading to CDL training in July. Hope to see ya out there. Good content

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

hey thank you! I appreciate your time! goodluck with everything see you around when you finish!👍

Thanks for these videos trying to get on at swift getting my cdl through them if I can qualify

Love them trucking vlogs keep em coming

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your time ✌️!!

Yo I just passed all three test for cdl permit and only studied for 1 day lol easy can't wait to get started in school on June 14th be safe out there brother! hope to become swift driver soon

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

that’s great man ! congrats haha hope to see you soon👍

@hectora7479

2 жыл бұрын

How’s it going now?

Thanks for the real POV of a daily driver life.

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I should be posting more soon(:

finally , congrats on the 1k

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! haha😅

Good shit man that’s the biggest thing I’d be nervous about. That and going down and up mountains lol

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

you’ll find it more fun than a boring flat road, the more u drive its not scary at all😂

Great videos. It's good to live through your experience I'm starting my classes in Fontana June 14th. Your videos help me. Btw great job on backing up. It seemed pretty smooth to me. Keep up with the video so I can see whats ahead of me. Ha ha nai. Later bro

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

nice im glad I can help ! and thanks for watching !🙏🏽

Just found your video bro. Gonna work on my cdl now

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

That’s good man! come out here good luck with everything!

Just my permit, now practicing for Skills tests. LOOKING forward to being otd driver within a month or so

@neckerisland611

Жыл бұрын

Update?

dope vid

There you go! Good work!

How has your schedule been working at you out for 8 days and home for 2?

haha check out CFI blocking all those trucks.

Just subscribed

9:09 TMC truck! :)

it would be nice if you had a good buddy with you to talk and laugh during your trip

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

that would be nice

Bro at 6:20 u parker next to a shippex truck. If u ever quit swift and have 2 years go work for them!

I subscribed all most all trucking vlog channel 😍

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!🙏🏽

@shreeharsha3624

3 жыл бұрын

@@chez8239 😍😍

Bout time, thought you got lost again, lol

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

I always get lost lmao

Hey man u should see abt getting a old pete

Me gusto tu sonrisa ☺ jajaja

Use the scale app, so you don’t have to go inside the store

@Joe_334

3 жыл бұрын

If the load is being t-called they have to go inside the truck stop, for the certified paper copy of the weights, if over 34,000 lbs. I wish they had it to where they could be printed out right on the scale.

I love your smile

Question. Do all company truck drivers get paid per mile? I think I heard lease drivers get paid an agreed amount of money when they reach their destination.

@chez8239

2 жыл бұрын

every company is different bro

@maxxw7327

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty much all truck drivers get paid per mile except the local guys who just do trips around a city. Those guys usually make 25-30/hr.

Pilots had the best showers/coffee Flying J had the best food Loves had the cleanest restrooms. TA where just utter garbage lol. Good thing I stopped doing otr and left swift

You been pricing cb's Get yourself something good but not to expensive but something that's going work good.

Hello Chez I am getting ready to start CDL school in two weeks and Swift is on my list to join any advice would be helpful!!

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

tbh just keep learning as much as you can because everything get’s a lot easier once you learn the flow of the job, only 4 months being solo and it feels like I’m just driving regular everyday😂 don’t stress too much it could sometimes get frustrating at first

@D4Truth

3 жыл бұрын

@@chez8239 thank you for the advice. I will keep the tips in mind. Reefer it is!!! 😂😂🤣

@Jatrachito

3 жыл бұрын

Go to salt lake city Utah academy!

Hey man just wondering is your truck automatic?

@chez8239

2 жыл бұрын

yessir

Are you still staying at swift for a year the way things are going so far or even longer or are you out at a year lol?

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

ehhh tbh even if I wanna leave I really don’t wanna pay that student loan out of my pocket, $6k if I dont stay with them for a year, so might just stick with it get my year and get me a truck🤔

@stevenwatson9593

3 жыл бұрын

@@chez8239 do a lot of research and talk to other lease/Owner OPs before you get your own truck, it can be a bigger headache and your responsible for everything, your checks can be lower than what you get now, make sure there’s no balloon payment at end of lease, some succeed, some don’t, with swift it’s a hit miss, I think you’ll be ok by the time you hit your year, definitely 2 years, gl, be safe ! 👍

@Smith-qt4us

3 жыл бұрын

@@chez8239 damn good for you i dont think i can handle being o/o

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevenwatson9593 definitely will try to get from dealer first leasing a truck would probably my last stop because of weekly payments, I rather have monthly, that’s why I’m fixing credit rn and saving as much as I can🤔

What GPS do you have?

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

Rand Mcnally 2.0

Left the floor all wet, def didn't leave it how you got it

@8du96

2 жыл бұрын

Has nothing to do wit the video hush mr. Rusty waves man

What sup question did you us to drive Volvo just asking people that your picture

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

yes well my mentor had a volvo lol

dave cfi

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

man gotta love dave 😂👍

@ngagenokia

3 жыл бұрын

@@chez8239 yup

Are you excited for the proto z?

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

dude yes! I want it😭

@tearinitcupp3172

3 жыл бұрын

@@chez8239 same bro. I was originally going for a Silvia s13 coupe but I might just save up and get a proto z.

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

@@tearinitcupp3172 bro its gonna be worth the wait !

🇺🇸🦅👍

@12:14 PAUSE!!!!!

So0o0 many ads

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

sorry😔!!

I’ve showered in that shower. Still broken. SMH

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

lmao ! that’s hilarious!!

Shout me pj tj earl from Walmarttruck driver

WTF.....ALWAYS FILL up BEFORE you load...ROOKIE, mistake.YOUR GOING TO HATE WINTER..that's the top 10 my (specially my mom n step father) n bro told me before I started.

Lol I seen you today at the terminal washing your truck and trailer 🤘🏽🤘🏽😂

Lol I seen you today at the terminal washing your truck and trailer 🤘🏽🤘🏽😂

@chez8239

3 жыл бұрын

bru why didn’t u say whatsup !😂