I don’t even think you realize how much good you’re doing .. Thanks for being a mentor.

I bought an instant pot and cook most of my meals in the truck.....amazing how easy it is.... Also, a good attitude does do wonders for your day !

I’ve stopped getting angry, now I just switch lanes lol.

@smk3964

3 жыл бұрын

That's an example anger management.

“We’re gonna talk about exercise don’t click off the video “ lmfaoo 😂😂😂

I'm about to get my CDL, I get 61 years old but I'm not feeling old to start a new career. You make me feel secure when I watch you saying with high level of confidence. Thanks to produce a huge level of education. I watch you all ways, make a big inspiration. Thanks

@mikejohnston8774

3 жыл бұрын

I just turned 61 last month - I'm a nurse and I got my CDL back in November - been a nurse 26 years and planning on dropping it completely - looking forward to my new career -

@joevelaz

3 жыл бұрын

Just turned (cough, cough) 46 and looking to start a new career with trucking.

@DrivenTrucking

3 жыл бұрын

You got this guys, age is a state of mind!

@mikejohnston8774

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrivenTrucking its mind over matter........if you don't mind, it don't matter........

@Synctyrez613

3 жыл бұрын

Im also 61 with a Class A CDL. Leaving my current job to return to trucking. Never got it out of my system the first time 8 years ago. If it's something you want to do, do it and don't let anyone tell you can't.

Drink less soda, been a trucker for 9yrs, haven't had a soda in 6yrs. Cut soda you'll feel a difference in a week. Yup, anger management...don't worry about something you can't control...be patient, let it go.

When people call what we do “unskilled labor” I laugh at them. As for fitness, I’ve got that down. One tip I’ll offer, ALWAYS turn down the extra slice of pizza or the buy one get one half off sales pitches. It saves money but your body pays for it.

@bluedanger590

3 жыл бұрын

I have extended sleeper so i have a nice size fridge. I buy my own food. I also have a hot plate. So i keep my health on top of the game. If you want to be healthy and have extra energy than youll stay away from that truck stop food.

@AmanSingh-yq9ch

3 жыл бұрын

I eat a lot while on highway but do 1 hour exercise no matter what before my long break

The new company I hired with yesterday encourages us to get out and move around. My buddy went to the beach yesterday in some down time he had. Thanks for all the helpful information for new drivers.

As a new driver, this is great information that I'll definitely keep in mind consistently. Thank you for the tips. Good looking out brother.

So true thanks for everything you share with us your a good/great person keep doing what you do EZ TRUCKING LLC

Great content!!!! A nice walk is good for you and it clears your head. Good to relieve stress for sure!!!! Trying to definitely bring my own food to eat healthier!!!! Good lookin out for us brother 😎✌️

One memory I carry from when I rode along with my father over the road while on summer vacations from school was listening to his collection of comedy cassettes (it was the 1980's, a CD Player was premium equipment back then, and digital media was virtually unheard of) and I still remember laughing to artists such as Ray Stevens, Jerry Clower and the like. It was all good clean humor, at least for the most part (He did have some Jay Hickman tapes mixed in his collection too).

Good dose of reality. I've been considering leaving my office job to go into trucking precisely because I was hoping for something less stressful. I may need to reconsider this plan. Thanks for the honesty.

100% agree. Motivation, motivation, motivation - this is the key!!!

You are simply amazing . Thanks for the information you share . GBU

Great advices, thank You 👍🏼 Consider meatless meals once or twice a week: fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, nuts, ... Resulting in lower risk of heart disease and lower inflammation in the body.

Brian... Great content, as always.

I totally agree concerning the diet, it’s vital.

True statement and facts 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Great advice! Thanks

Taking a bike and motorcycle with me is also how I stay calm after a tough week.

@iheartcryptoverse2857

3 жыл бұрын

How do you fit those on the truck? I'd really like to bring along a bike for during long wait times.

@ItalianStallion1415

3 жыл бұрын

@@iheartcryptoverse2857 First of all, do you drive with open deck freight? If so, that makes things eaiser. I was able to cheaply attach my full size mountain bike to the headache rack. If you drive a box trailer, my best advice to you would be to get a foldable bike that fits inside the truck. If you have a cheap bike you dont care for, and your truck has a deer gaurd, I would consider mounting it on the front. That can interfere with the truck's maneuverability though... Or maybe purchase a foldable scooter but that sounds expensive and doesn't give the same excerise as a bike. I've seen a few people stuff their bicycle underneath their box trailer's aerodynamic devices. If you do drop and hook, swapping the bicycle around will get old.

@iheartcryptoverse2857

3 жыл бұрын

@@ItalianStallion1415 Thanks a million. You had some great ideas and I appreciate it. No flat bed. I'm too weak and dont gave the nads it. 😊

Thank you for this video.

Bro, Allow me this opportunity to thank you for caring enough to do this video. The time has come for us as professional drivers to realize that most health issues we face are preventable by simply modifying the risk factors. We owe it to our families, employers and most of all ourselves to work toward a healther life style. Thank you again for this awesome video and good luck with your 2021 goal. Keep on posting and I'll stay driven. ☮️ from Cali.

Dig the shirt Brian! You brainstorm some amazing topics. Road and load frustration, does no good to internalize OR externalize right? Thank you for your insights once again. Keep it coming.🤜

Excellent advice for not only drivers but for everyone 🙂

You guys might want to listen I've been doing this since 1976 take care of yourself and take as much down time as you can be safe out there

Great video.

I may be a idiot but they will have to drag me out of my truck I love trucking gets me away from my woman lol j/k 👍 love the videos sir 👍

@DrivenTrucking

3 жыл бұрын

🤣

Great information! Thanks!

Every so often on my downtime I'll get out and play Pokémon GO a bit. Walk around town, check out some shops, perhaps visit some points of interest. Been a few times I've walked 8 or 9 miles on a day off, especially if I'm in a truckstop that is in a more down town location. If you've got a bit of spare room in your truck or and extra storage box on frame, one of those folding bikes works well. Every so often I'll take mine with me out on the road in spring and summer. Nice for getting out and exploring. Great for doing a little shopping too. Mine has some little saddle bags and racks that attach to it. Certainly saves on fuel or taxi/bus fares.

Awesome advice man.

Great advice

All so very true. I only run reefer for 3 months a year, hauling flowers from Ohio, down south and I sleep like a baby w the reefer running. The rest of the year I run a Conestoga other than the cold I love the exercise I get from it. Good luck w the 6 pack. We all need goals

Great advice, I had several places across the country that I had to park and take a run , And would continually take 20 to 30 minutes to work out in areas I couldn't run. I'm 65 now. Still walk and try to eat right

I used to do 50 pushups about every other day and walking as well until I had shoulder replacement surgery February 10th. I’m at the 7 week mark now and my range of motion in my right shoulder is increasing almost daily. I’d say 2-3 more weeks and I’ll be able to resume my routine. Thanks for your helpful advice! 👍

@DrivenTrucking

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@darrelltinsley3384

3 жыл бұрын

Bro, Keep up the good work. I have faith that you will reach your goal. ☮️ from Central Cali

@DrivenTrucking

3 жыл бұрын

@@darrelltinsley3384 thanks and definitely!

@Cujo2447

3 жыл бұрын

I'm late to the party, but: there's no shame in doing push-ups on your knees. ESPECIALLY if (a) you're just starting out & (b) you're recovering from surgery. The knee push-ups you're doing is closer to a standard push-up than not doing any whatsoever. Good luck, & keep it up.

Just say No to the “Trucker Toad Belly”

Good tips

There was this self driving truck start up executive that said : "Truck driving is destructive to humans and that's why we pursue self driving technologies ".And that's the only point I actually agree on about self driving trucks.

I recently brought a few grip strengthener devices to help relieve stress.

Walk, run then walk again. Don't let your trucking heart go to fast.

2 months on keto 275 to 235 and still loosing weight ... you should do some more research on keto and promote it on your channel

@jeffs7707

3 жыл бұрын

Carbs are poison especially grains.

@smk3964

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations

@DrivenTrucking

3 жыл бұрын

Great job! I’ve done some research, the only reason I pointed that one out is because a lot people try things without real research. As long as you’re replenishing your minerals and electrolytes from some source, keto can be great! Keep up the great work!

@kingmike40

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffs7707 If grains were poison I and billions around the world would be dead. Plenty of proof that keto is a marketing gimmick with no benefit and is dangerous to some.

@james-he7xv

3 жыл бұрын

@@kingmike40 show your proof.

Good *general* rule of thumb for food to consider: if it comes in a box, you probably don't need it in your body.

Dude u hit the spot 10 years Truckin smoking eating crap time stressed sleep stressed eating bad. I used to be healthy buff I think I'm quit soon

Looking at getting into the industry; what are your other channels you’ve mentioned having

Most truck stops have a big enough parking lot that make great walking tracks and it can help a lot to just walk around a few times when you shut down for the day. Avoid the garbage thats sold at truck stops and I personally try to aim to get to a Walmart or a grocery store and buy real food.

@DrivenTrucking

3 жыл бұрын

Right on, talking about this early next week

Not hard to prepare some good food & to eat & take it in a cooler!👍

So true

Lol I can't tell you many times I've had fellow truckers act like I'm some action figure or demi God when I'm at these truck stops. .even one mf tells me " you drive trucks? Holy shit....what are you a mr. Universe wannabe?" Took everything in me to not wanna smack him. I'll never understand how one can be ok with sitting in a chair for 12 hrs and not get out to Atlanta excessive 20 to 30 minutes.... Even when sitting there getting unloaded ..you could be doing anything

I liked share and been a sub

Amen brothers

I'm not OTR yet, but plan to soon. I preemptively just ordered an Oyo Nova personal gym. Haven't received it yet but it looks legit and is compact yet offers potential for many different exercises. Also, as far as keeping your mood in check, I can't recommend ashwagandha enough. Has many benefits, but I can attest to it's ability to keep a smile on your face without needing a big pharma prescription that has more side effects than benefits.

Let’s go six pack goals 2021. Imma aim for a least a 2 pack 😂 this year

I used to Weld and was in shape, then I became the guy watching others weld and gained 25lbs standing around. I once lost 35lbs walking 1 Hour 3 times a week and cutting back on fatty foods

I used to be jacked buff full of energy I started trucking I feel so drained lost my muscles just feel so beat tired it's taking big toll on my health

Couldn't you carry a blender on board - like a Ninja - and blend veggies? Blend a few batches, put into jars, stick in your fridge, and drink them throughout the next few days. Don't have to live on blends but work them into your diet.

At first for me chasing the clock stressed me out but getting up to start driving at 2am or even 1am 4 days till I ran the clock out got me within a year. Running hard like that catches up to you they said but I didn’t think it’d get me. For 42cpm I told them nah I’m good. I’ve lost 25 pounds since I stopped doing that 4 months ago

Keto only if I have to work on a North Dakota oil rig in the winter.

cool pipboy shirt

Life kills. Thanks for the tips tho :D.

Wife and I go out on 2-4 day runs and pack a yeti with turkey sandwiches, bananas, apples, peanut butter etc etc..Zero fast food, zero pop...Will eat supper at say applebees or similar.. And we stepdeck farm machinery so plenty of exercise..

I love your videos. But there is one thing you said I do not agree with. Ketogenic diet isn’t a fad it’s been around for decades. However, I will agree with you while on the road it is almost impossible to follow the lifestyle successfully, especially when like you stated the truck stops aren’t the first place to get healthy food. I struggled with my lifestyle while a hotshot driver which played a part in me stopping that. But keto is a very good way to go. Again, I love the videos!

Love the fallout shirt

Trucking is a dangling carrot you’ll never catch

They have salads and fruits at every truck stops

If there out of your control there’s no need to stress

Hell I figured as my blood pressure was raised during a road rage event it has my heart rate elevated which in turn causes fat burn 🔥 😂 no weights needed, get some resistance bands.

@randolphpinkle4482

2 жыл бұрын

Stresses the hell out of your heart though.

Ok, took your advice and tried to take a walk around the truck stop. Almost got run over several times. This got me angry which caused me to overeat fast fried foods and vegged in the truck watching Netflix. Hope I wake up tomorrow.

@DrivenTrucking

3 жыл бұрын

Well, sounds like you need the anger management tip 🤣

Coming from the oilfield, trucking is the best and lest stressful job i ever had. If you think you know stress, join the oilfield!

@travisstoneking4049

3 жыл бұрын

Was you in the oilfield in Pennsylvania and West Virginia??

@bluedanger590

3 жыл бұрын

@@travisstoneking4049 Pennsylvania,texas,gulf,Alaska,Louisiana. Mostly the gulf

🤓 one thanks

I keep an Xbox on board to relax. Other things you can do is: Window shop Walk thu trails Bike ride Read a book Post cast Lifting small weights Yupe, gotta get around and enjoy outside

@Invictus13666

3 жыл бұрын

How do you bike ride.

@travisstoneking4049

3 жыл бұрын

Do you have WiFi through your cell phone company to play Xbox or you just play when around truck stop WiFi ?

@DanielGarcia-zz9eg

3 жыл бұрын

@@travisstoneking4049 u can use your phone as a hot spot or buy your own travel wifi Down side, not easy to update your game. Playing is no problem. Wanna update, 1 wait till u get home 2. Free wifi t McDonald's, Donut shop, terminal

Did you buy your own tarps? If so where did you get them from?

@guidetruckersgmailcom5017

2 жыл бұрын

If you need more information on this 👆📩

Man got my 1st experience with black ice today on I 80 in PA ,was goin in a straight line and suddenly I can see my tandems in the mirror...

@cjcj6945

3 жыл бұрын

Yikes😬

Oh I forget if D O T had any sense they would talk to the driver's not the owners but we all know it's about the money

I’ve been OTR for 30 years and 3.5 million accident free miles.. no local, all OTR and I can tell you this job is hell. It affects your health and a host of other things with the daily stresses of driving amongst idiot 4 wheelers and other truckers, idiot dispatchers, idiot company policy’s and micro management by those companies not to mention the stress of not getting paid for all your on duty time and miles and the stress of shippers and recv. My advice...Don’t stay in your truck for months driving, take a lot of time off, njoy life cuz these companies will slave drive you..., don’t hurry with loads be patient, be respectful and when u feel you can’t take it anymore get away from trucking cause if u don’t it will kill you. And always remember, no company no matter how much they say it, cares about you. You are a money maker for them..that’s it, when u become less than that then you become a liability to their money making business. Keep the shiny side up drivers.. I retire in 3 months(1 July 2021).

@DrivenTrucking

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations and enjoy your retirement. Thank you for paving the way for the rest of us.

Thumbs up to the fallout shirt

P-90x very good abs Work out in tight quarters

Hot logic KZread it great for you save $$$

Its top ten dangerous jobs but alot of companies pay shi#

There are some pretty good trucking KZread influencer but you my friend are by far the besti

@DrivenTrucking

3 жыл бұрын

You’re too kind, thank you

If any of you guys want a local trucking job, home every night and a good work out, go to a beverage distributor. I delivered beer for years. You are moving thousands of cases by hand every day. Humping kegs up and down stairs on a hand truck. Some of the places we delivered you would not believe. But good pay, good benefits and home every night. No fat people doing that work!

If u dont maintain ur trucking lifestyle u will grown old in no time so watch ur diet and ur physique

Try top 5 . I learn to assume Iam the best driver in the world and any car or truck is the worst driver in the so I assume they going make crash . Apple cider vinegar water and lemon juice and baking soda will drop you weight without working out and you will smell better. Always great info non cdl holder.

@thelifeofnicki2765

3 жыл бұрын

Leon juice? And what increments do you add to the water?

@jajajaja2624

3 жыл бұрын

@@thelifeofnicki2765 water and apple and lemon juice not the bottle cider vinegar and (baking soda) it will kill the bacteria in your intestines. Take your weight first that way you have a baseline . Add just a teaspoon or half to the mix . It's on youtube also

@jajajaja2624

3 жыл бұрын

Make sure you use more water than apple cider vinegar because the acid can eat away the your teeth outer lining .

@thelifeofnicki2765

3 жыл бұрын

Did you mean lemon juice? And my son's name is jajah!

@jajajaja2624

3 жыл бұрын

@@thelifeofnicki2765 yes . okay got it thanks .

Your videos have good information and this one is no different, although I don’t agree with the statement that the Keto way of eating is a fad diet! It’s a very good way of eating, and is very healthy for you. It’s a way of life, not a diet. I know some people will disagree, but that’s ok! But again for the most part I agree and enjoy your videos.

@DrivenTrucking

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a good diet but you have to know the pitfalls to avoid doing destruction internally. If followed properly, which almost nobody does, it’s actually a really solid one.

@cjcj6945

3 жыл бұрын

Totally right Del!👍

It’s not dangerous job , it’s dangerous drivers Those who’s don’t respect ✊ the speed limit Don’t respect curves Don’t respect turn signal Don’t read RD signs Don’t driver 63 mph Think they are the best drivers with 6 months experience and finally Those new swift breed ( AMAZON) those are dangerous and put other in the dangerous Zone with them

@SanDmaNTheFreakTrucker

3 жыл бұрын

Everyone always dogs the newbies but the reality is, veteran drivers aren’t much better. I’ve had so many “old school” drivers blow by me at 70+ in a 55 zone, cut me off, you name it.

@cryptoanalysts5793

3 жыл бұрын

@@SanDmaNTheFreakTrucker so true

@cryptoanalysts5793

3 жыл бұрын

@@SanDmaNTheFreakTrucker and a lot of those fatal crash caused by those sucker too

@DrivenTrucking

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve only seen you hear recently Uber but if you stick around long enough, I never use language like “all such and such do this,” there’s never a one size fits all answer. There are certainly veteran owner ops that speed but if you look at the majority of speeders, you’ll see it’s the speed limited company guys. Not all of them are guilty either though

TRUCKIN JUZT NOT WORTH IT ANY MORE .

Is it just me or do you look like John Krasinski ?

@DrivenTrucking

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had quite a few comments in the past about this 😂 I don’t think so but there have been way too many comments to ignore so I guess so

I heard trucking is the third most dangerous job.

@DrivenTrucking

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen it vary from year to year but I think you’re right, it may have reached that spot a time or two

@littlekingtrashmouth9219

3 жыл бұрын

Number one most dangerous job? Guy who reaches his hands into lions’ mouths. High turnover on that one

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