Week 1 As A Power Only Owner Operator In Trucking

🚚 Welcome to my journey as a Power Only Owner Operator in the trucking industry! Join me as I share the highs, lows, and everything in between during my first week of being an independent trucking business owner.In this video, I'll take you behind the scenes of the challenges and victories I faced as I hit the road solo. From securing my first power only load to mastering the art of logistics, each day brought new lessons and experiences.
👨‍🚚 As a fellow trucking enthusiast or aspiring owner-operator, you'll gain valuable tips and tricks for success in the industry. Whether you're already on the road or dreaming of taking the leap into ownership, this video series is your backstage pass to the realities of life as a Power Only Owner Operator.
🔧 Join the conversation in the comments section, where I'll be answering your questions and engaging with fellow truckers. Let's build a community that supports each other on this challenging yet rewarding journey in trucking.
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  • @CForged
    @CForged5 ай бұрын

    We use those pup flatbeds in the city. Also some small machine shops they’re a lot better for getting into. It’s good for LTL multi stop

  • @pinoytrucking

    @pinoytrucking

    5 ай бұрын

    Ah oh… I can definitely see that. Makes a lot of sense. Thank you 🙏

  • @robertcameron5364
    @robertcameron5364Ай бұрын

    depending on the length they use that type of trail for landscaping, they haul sod,, stone pavers, bricks, they attach a fork lift type machine called a Moffit to the rear so they can remove pallets of goods & take them to an area behind or in front of a resident where space is limited such as between houses,,

  • @ozzy_selfx614
    @ozzy_selfx6145 ай бұрын

    Glad you posted your latest video..thanks for sharing the current Power only loads.. especially in this time of year. Be safe out there.

  • @pinoytrucking

    @pinoytrucking

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @jaytam1522
    @jaytam15225 ай бұрын

    Always a pleasure to watch and learn from your uploads. Thanks 🙏

  • @pinoytrucking

    @pinoytrucking

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the support. I just try to express my real world experiences. I feel like it would help someone along the way.

  • @susanperry5428
    @susanperry54283 ай бұрын

    I am so glad to see your back...love your videos...mahalo...thank you...hopefully see you on the bigroad...:)

  • @pinoytrucking

    @pinoytrucking

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @redshifttrucking4537
    @redshifttrucking45375 ай бұрын

    That was a good week. How are you liking that truck.... seems a step up in luxury from your last. I like my Cummins N14, so I keep my old truck running.

  • @pinoytrucking

    @pinoytrucking

    5 ай бұрын

    N14 is the goal. I like that engine reminds of the BigCam 855. I love the truck a lot of room and definitely a BIGBIG step up from my last truck hahaha.

  • @jamierodriguez9888
    @jamierodriguez98885 ай бұрын

    I'm glad u are back in the seat!!

  • @pinoytrucking

    @pinoytrucking

    5 ай бұрын

    Yeah diesel truly runs through my veins.

  • @BarryWoodward-kg7rw
    @BarryWoodward-kg7rw3 ай бұрын

    It's called the moffett behind a flatbed for local delivery God bless😮

  • @tourshell2841
    @tourshell28415 ай бұрын

    Yes it been a long time

  • @pinoytrucking

    @pinoytrucking

    5 ай бұрын

    Indeed it has :-)

  • @TheDude10k
    @TheDude10k5 ай бұрын

    You have the most honest, humble and enjoyable trucking channel on KZread. Would you mentor me in buying a truck?

  • @pinoytrucking

    @pinoytrucking

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🙏. Hit me up at truckingpinoyATgeemail

  • @TheDude10k

    @TheDude10k

    5 ай бұрын

    @@pinoytrucking Thank you, Coach Pinot! Message sent 🚚

  • @royvazquez5611
    @royvazquez56115 ай бұрын

    New subscriber here. Very good video man. Thanks. I been out of trucking for 2 years I’m opening back up my dot. I want to do power only to start and go from there. Do you use DAT load board for this loads I’m hoping to be ready to run on April.

  • @pinoytrucking

    @pinoytrucking

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks 🙏. I use mainly DAT Loadboard. Good luck out there. Take your time and don’t rush into it. It’s a buyers market when it comes to equipment.

  • @royvazquez5611

    @royvazquez5611

    5 ай бұрын

    Will do man. Appreciate the reply

  • @rickshah9378
    @rickshah93785 ай бұрын

    Can i ask is it possible to long haul loads on loadboard using daycab.? What's difference between daycab and sleeper operation wise.?

  • @pinoytrucking

    @pinoytrucking

    5 ай бұрын

    Operation wise no difference. Honestly if you already have the said day cab. I would go ahead and try trading it in for something with a sleeper. I think it would cost you more mentally/physically and $$$ to do OTR with a day cab.

  • @donkeykong4181
    @donkeykong41814 ай бұрын

    Late to the party but guessing that small flat bed is for local, jobsite delivery of brick, block, etc with a piggyback forklift.

  • @pinoytrucking

    @pinoytrucking

    4 ай бұрын

    That seems to be what everyone is saying aswell. Haven’t really seen them in action tho

  • @Plastic_truck_mafia
    @Plastic_truck_mafia5 ай бұрын

    Hey quick question what phone holder are you using on the dash ??

  • @pinoytrucking

    @pinoytrucking

    5 ай бұрын

    Got it from Amazon. Mob Armor Car Magnet Phone Mount. I like it a lot. A little pricey but very sturdy.

  • @Plastic_truck_mafia

    @Plastic_truck_mafia

    5 ай бұрын

    @@pinoytrucking appreciate it ,

  • @siasatkibaat9433
    @siasatkibaat94334 ай бұрын

    After all deductions what you get RPM . Like you run 2500 miles. How much you get in your pocket ?

  • @pinoytrucking

    @pinoytrucking

    4 ай бұрын

    My cost per mile is about 96c a mile.

  • @siasatkibaat9433

    @siasatkibaat9433

    4 ай бұрын

    @pinoytrucking bro your cost is 96c per mile or you get home 96c per mile. Please clear to me thank you .

  • @pinoytrucking

    @pinoytrucking

    4 ай бұрын

    My cost is around 96 per mile depending on the fuel but around 96c mile as a Power Only.

  • @pinoytrucking

    @pinoytrucking

    4 ай бұрын

    So I would subtract 96c for every mile I run and that’s the approximate I would take home before taxes. Taxes as a single member LLC has a lot of perks so I don’t talk about it because everyone situation is different.

  • @kirkbrown2147
    @kirkbrown21475 ай бұрын

    Oh mostly not by itself but usually with a double.

  • @pinoytrucking

    @pinoytrucking

    5 ай бұрын

    Looks different. Never seen something like this before. It’s also grossed at 80K and made what seems to be a lot thicker material than your average on highway flatbeds.

  • @goodymob9638
    @goodymob96385 ай бұрын

    What is power only, is it hard, and how profitable is it ???

  • @kirkbrown2147

    @kirkbrown2147

    5 ай бұрын

    I think it means you don't have a trailer, you use company trailers.

  • @kirkbrown2147

    @kirkbrown2147

    5 ай бұрын

    I'm not a flatbed driver but I've seen those trailers before, I mostly see them pulling lumber.

  • @pinoytrucking

    @pinoytrucking

    5 ай бұрын

    @goodymob9638 @kirkbrown is correct. Loadout trailer = a trailer that needs to be relocated or transported without paying the average lane rate. In return you as the carrier are allowed to haul freight on said trailer.

  • @BarryWoodward-kg7rw
    @BarryWoodward-kg7rw3 ай бұрын

    What's wrong with you man like a home Depot or Lowe's local delivery on moffett come on man😢

  • @Fadyibrahim01
    @Fadyibrahim015 ай бұрын

    Hey boss, is there a way i can hop on a call with you please?

  • @pinoytrucking

    @pinoytrucking

    5 ай бұрын

    Yeah sure. Hit me up at truckingpinoyATgeemail

  • @MS-oz2wu
    @MS-oz2wuАй бұрын

    Is this your 1st wk as an OO?

  • @pinoytrucking

    @pinoytrucking

    Ай бұрын

    No I started OO in 2021 then took a break from trucking in 2023.

  • @MS-oz2wu

    @MS-oz2wu

    Ай бұрын

    @@pinoytrucking I took a break. But to long. Now the system basically has me starting over treating me as a new entrant. (I couldn't even get Progressive insurance although I did get approved by some else. It's a longer story than that). My question to you is when you restarted were you able to get loads from brokers? I've been hearing brokers won't sign on ppl with a authority (even with an old number) unless your atutroity has been active for 30 days, 60 days, 90 days or even 180 days. Can you verify this? Thx for ur response. By the way I had my own customers I've contacted them & they won't even get back to me.

  • @willwill7736
    @willwill77364 ай бұрын

    Fix that deff delete

  • @pinoytrucking

    @pinoytrucking

    4 ай бұрын

    I would but I’m too close to California. I need to be able to go in and out of California with no worries.

  • @willwill7736
    @willwill77364 ай бұрын

    Kw ac stinks

  • @pinoytrucking

    @pinoytrucking

    4 ай бұрын

    I do see what you talking about hehehe

  • @BarryWoodward-kg7rw
    @BarryWoodward-kg7rw3 ай бұрын

    What's wrong with you man like a home Depot or Lowe's local delivery on moffett come on man😢