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Truckin with Tavis
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 3 ม.ค. 2018
Welcome to my channel!
Just a guy living the wonderful life as a owner operator hot shot truck driver, sharing his experiences with you through a lens! Along with other things in life that I find enjoying!
Subscribe, like, and share! Thanks!(:
Just a guy living the wonderful life as a owner operator hot shot truck driver, sharing his experiences with you through a lens! Along with other things in life that I find enjoying!
Subscribe, like, and share! Thanks!(:
FLORIDA TO IDAHO 🤠
Welcome back to another vlog!
In this video I take a load of old airplane tires from Florida to Idaho used for a mine. I also hit my personal best in miles. It was a great little 3 days!
Sorry for the late video. This is a few weeks old but I’ve had a lot happen recently that I will share in the next video with y’all.
Merry Christmas from the our family to yours! 🎄🎁
#owneroperator #truckdriver #trucker #trucking #dryvan #flatbedtrucking #largecarmafia #peterbilt #peterbilt386 #reefertrucking #florida #idaho #hotshottrucking #truckdriving #vlog #vlogger
In this video I take a load of old airplane tires from Florida to Idaho used for a mine. I also hit my personal best in miles. It was a great little 3 days!
Sorry for the late video. This is a few weeks old but I’ve had a lot happen recently that I will share in the next video with y’all.
Merry Christmas from the our family to yours! 🎄🎁
#owneroperator #truckdriver #trucker #trucking #dryvan #flatbedtrucking #largecarmafia #peterbilt #peterbilt386 #reefertrucking #florida #idaho #hotshottrucking #truckdriving #vlog #vlogger
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DIRECT CUSTOMER LOAD TO FLORIDA ☀️🌴
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Off to Florida again. 2nd load booked with my direct customer load. #trucker #owneroperator #truckdriver #trucking #dryvan #flatbedtrucking #largecarmafia #peterbilt #peterbilt386 #reefertrucking #producehauler
FLORIDA TO COLORADO 🍅
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Tomato load from Florida to Colorado #trucker #owneroperator #truckdriver #trucking #dryvan #flatbedtrucking #largecarmafia #peterbilt #peterbilt386 #christian #reefertrucking #florida #colorado #producehauler #vlogger #18wheeler
WHERE HAVE I BEEN | UPDATE VIDEO
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Sorry I’ve been MIA. Here’s a video just to kinda catch up and on why! Hope y’all have been doing good! 😊 #trucker #owneroperator #truckdriver #trucking #largecarmafia #peterbilt #peterbilt386 #dryvan #flatbedtrucking #hotshottrucking #reefertrucking #vlog #vlogger #youtuber
REMOVING PASSENGER SEAT OUT OF A SEMI | PETERBILT 386
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I am posting this cause I haven’t found a video about how to remove a seat out of a Peterbilt, especially a 386. So hope this helps someone. #largecarmafia #owneroperator #truckdriver #trucking #trucker #howtovideo #howto #peterbilt #peterbilt386
ALASKA RUN | LOAD 1 of 6 💀
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Hey y’all it’s good to be back! Sorry I’ve been MIA but I’ve just been super busy and being out of the hotshot in a big rig the content just isn’t as exciting anymore. At least it seems that way to me which has kept me from recording anything. I’m gonna get back at it tho since a lot have asked where I am and when the next videos will be coming out. So here’s one for y’all! Been busy running up...
NON-CDL HOTSHOT to LARGE CAR MAFIA | FIRST LOAD: WY-WA
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NON-CDL HOTSHOT to LARGE CAR MAFIA | FIRST LOAD: WY-WA
SHORT WORK WEEK | GAINED DIRECT CUSTOMER
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SHORT WORK WEEK | GAINED DIRECT CUSTOMER
ESSENTIAL HOTSHOT EQUIPMENT TO GET STARTED
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ESSENTIAL HOTSHOT EQUIPMENT TO GET STARTED
UGLY SIDE OF HOTSHOT TRUCKING | SHOP SAYS NEW TURBO |
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UGLY SIDE OF HOTSHOT TRUCKING | SHOP SAYS NEW TURBO |
$12,000 WEEK‼️😱 AS NON-CDL HOTSHOT | LAST VLOG FOR A BIT | GOD IS GOOD🙌🏼
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$12,000 WEEK‼️😱 AS NON-CDL HOTSHOT | LAST VLOG FOR A BIT | GOD IS GOOD🙌🏼
HOTSHOT LIFE: ANOTHER MONTH HAS COME AND GONE | WEEK 3 & 4 of APRIL
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HOTSHOT LIFE: ANOTHER MONTH HAS COME AND GONE | WEEK 3 & 4 of APRIL
FIRST OVERSIZE LOAD AS OWNER OP | ANOTHER WEEK OF HOTSHOTTING IN THE BOOKS 📚
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FIRST OVERSIZE LOAD AS OWNER OP | ANOTHER WEEK OF HOTSHOTTING IN THE BOOKS 📚
LETS TALK ABOUT HOTSHOTTING TO ALASKA📝
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LETS TALK ABOUT HOTSHOTTING TO ALASKA📝
OFF TO MICHIGAN FOR A DIRECT CUSTOMER LOAD
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OFF TO MICHIGAN FOR A DIRECT CUSTOMER LOAD
EAST BOUND AND DOWN pt. 2 | FIRST 6’ TARP LOAD
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EAST BOUND AND DOWN pt. 2 | FIRST 6’ TARP LOAD
ANOTHER BAD WEEK IN THE HOTSHOT WORLD | THE SLOW(er) SEASON IS HERE
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ANOTHER BAD WEEK IN THE HOTSHOT WORLD | THE SLOW(er) SEASON IS HERE
3 DAYS OFF IN UTAH SO MAINTENANCE TIME!!! | AXLE SEALS REPLACED
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3 DAYS OFF IN UTAH SO MAINTENANCE TIME!!! | AXLE SEALS REPLACED
WHAT ITS LIKE TALKING TO BROKERS AS A NEW MC
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WHAT ITS LIKE TALKING TO BROKERS AS A NEW MC
GETTING OUT OF THE SOUTH | WOKE UP TO -30° | GET THE WEEKEND OFF
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GETTING OUT OF THE SOUTH | WOKE UP TO -30° | GET THE WEEKEND OFF
I GOT IN MY FIRST ACCIDENT‼️ | FLORIDA IS A DEAD ZONE | TARPED LOAD
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I GOT IN MY FIRST ACCIDENT‼️ | FLORIDA IS A DEAD ZONE | TARPED LOAD
LOAD TO GEORGIA AND FLORIDA | BAD WEATHER HAS HIT!!😱
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LOAD TO GEORGIA AND FLORIDA | BAD WEATHER HAS HIT!!😱
Whats your insurance? Wife and i do junk removal 1 truck 1 trailer and commercial insurance cost $7,300 year.
I Don’t have vr6
Definitely run under somebody else. My business failed because I moved too fast. When I ran under an established MC my net was 7-8k a month. I got my own authority and went bankrupt! My insurance went from 1000 to 2200. My fuel cards didn’t get the same discounts, and be brokers stayed low balling me.
@@Escaping_Blue_Collar this video was almost a year ago brother lol I’m in a semi now with direct customers. Haven’t talked to a broker in awhile. Sorry to hear about your hotshot business man :/
I like your videos, but while you are driving, I would like to see more of the scenery than watching you talk .
@@YOOPERBubba noted
Man it's nice to finally see some one that knows what they are doing and took the time to actually show what they are doing so it makes sense
Happy new year too all be safe ya all
@@jimgraves6464 amen! 🙏🏼
Happy new year my friend how can I start In this business what companies are hiring drivers? If you could help me with that🙏
Tighten the srew on the bottom of the rifle infront of the lever action if it is loose it will not cycle correctly
Tighten the screw infrint of the lever if it is loose it will not cycle properly.
Whats the pay?
@@jimwenzel9198 20% of the load per load. 3 weeks on, 1 off.
@truckertavis what's that look like using that last tire load you did out of florida?
@ the tire load won’t happen again. That was a load board load to get me home. I haven’t done enough digging to see what the taxes and social would do to the final amount. But gross it’ll be more or less than $2,500 a week. So about $6,500 a month. So about $90,000 a year only working 36 weeks. All off one dedicated lane. I’m working on a direct customer from Florida back.
@truckertavis gotcha. What type of rig?
@ this rig in the videos or by the time around February when I hopefully hire someone I’ll get another rig
What is that component called? My radio has those little blue and white ones in the v6 slot instead and I think it might be a mistake
Update, I just needed to turn it counterclockwise, for some reason it was all the way clockwise. THANKS! I would also imagine it’s best to test that with the coax connected, just so that the SWRs are good
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Those tires are implement tires for farm equip
@@jimgraves6464 yeah after talking to the tire shop where I delivered I asked and they order those tires for the mine there in Soda Springs for the equipment up there.
3 years too late but theres a little tab on the outer edge of the gas cap cover you push and the whole thing slides off to wrap
@@brokeeastmeet appreciate it boss
With off-road diesel I’m sure😂😂😂😂
Just wondering why you chose non cdl hot shot when you have your cdl have a great day be safe.
@@2fast65 I didn’t want to buy another truck. I used my personal truck which had me at non CDL
Vr6 on mine is blank
Hey man! Was running in front of you last night east of St Louis in hot shot rig. Hauling a tractor to KS. It was great because I was getting tired and spent some time in prayer for you, your family , and business. God bless!
@@JustinWhite-u2j hey! I remember seeing that rig! Small world. Well I appreciate that! We need it for sure and we will keep you in our prayers! God bless and stay safe out there on the roads
just got my DOT number today. Going to get my MC soon.. got any tips on getting loads? Im in Wisconsin and there isnt much intrastate on uship. I have a car hauler trailer but thinking about getting a 30-40' deckover gooseneck.
@@CLamb385 that’s awesome! I’m not a car hauler but the best tips I can give to a new owner op is don’t let the “no’s” discourage you. You will gear that 98% of the time until your 3rd month. Get onboarded with TQL and run loads for them. There’s a few others who work with new MC’s but not many. Get a factoring company. I recommend RTS. UShip is trash. Rates are awful on there and they take a huge chunk out of the already crap rate, highly recommend staying off that site. Get DAT or Truck Stop. Good luck!
@ thanks!! By car hauler I meant a 7k trailer, not actually car hauler. I own a drywall and painting company now so I’m not stranger to building a business and dealing with rejection. Appreciate the knowledge!!!
Kc is on both sides ks and missouri
Such a weird city lol you’d think after all these years I’d know this by now
Great vid. Stupid new trucks on regening had tractor that gave me nothing but probs with that clean air crap its a money grab dumbist idea so i gave the elites the middle finger sold it went back to old school equipment if i was to buy another truck i buy pre 99 and rebuild to new it last a lifetime. No dpf and no babbysit elog. Keep on trucking travis. 👍💯
Yeah I agree. My DOG filter is getting full. It’s cheaper to delete it than buy a new one or get it cleaned out. The clean idle requirement is so stupid. Government has deleted trucks but we can’t. It’s all a money grab scam and a do as I say not as I do situation. So dumb
When you’re doing a video with directions or explaining something.. try to not put background music during the whole video especially when you’re talking, it’s hard to hear at times. Thanks for the video tho, very helpful with the demonstration. Be safe out there🫡
Most of you guys that are hotshot trucking aren't making much money it's because you're making payments on your equipment, and don't stay in a hotel sleep in your truck if you're not willing to make sacrifices you're going to have a hard time making it
@@joelbuyno5500😂😂😂😂😂😂
You are doing something wrong if you're only making that in a month
You need a dispatcher it sounds like. I handle all issues for my drivers and I have connections with some brokers. Get you a dispatcher who specializes with hotshot loads. Hang in there.
@@angelamorris9507 appreciate it but I’m not hotshotting anymore. I upgraded into a semi and running direct customer loads now
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@@McQueenInc 🤙🏼
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@@jimgraves6464 🤝🙌🏼
Great video Tavis hammer down kid keep the videos coming have a great day be safe.
@@2fast65 thank you and will do 🤝
Nice to see you rollin man. Better luck on the tires and fuel system ahead!! I’ve been strongly considering moving into a semi with a stepdeck but I don’t know when. I guess it will come around when it’s supposed to.
@@Blue_Sky_Hotshots appreciate it! Need to get rid of these retreads asap. I was wondering when you were gonna make the switch. It all comes in good timing. I kinda miss hotshotting cause of the expenses. But it’s definitely more fun in a big rig as an owner op
People have no idea how hard it is to make TH-cam videos and be a truck driver lol. It’s a full time job on top of the full time job and having a family. Nice content my Man. Keep it up
@@TruckerGemini it really is! I’m glad some people understand this. Appreciate it man I’m glad you enjoyed the video
Dang Travis, yeah they don't make this trucking stuff easy. Hang in there🚛💯🇺🇲
@@gregburgess6884 no they don’t do they. Thanks brotha 🤝
@truckertavis stay strong
Are you looking for a dispatcher?
@@rockyonfire1 I’m not
Lol
Hey thanks for the update
You’re welcome 😊
try alabama...
Just as bad. It’s opposite of flatbed. West to east for reefer is good while east to west is bad. Flatbed is the opposite
Glad you are back and dong good have a great day be safe.
Glad to be back! Thank you I hope you are too
30 yrs ago rates were bad out of florida but never heard a 1.00
Yeah they are awful right now. Reefer/dry van loads are basically $0.90-$1.30/mile out of Florida on the boards.
How many times are you going to act like a kid and put your hands over your face lmao. Be proud you're doing your own thing.
Hope all is well man ain’t seen a video in awhile
@@McQueenInc haven’t been recording much. I have a video I’ve been trying to upload for a hot minute, it just won’t process and upload and idk why. Been trying for weeks
I have not seen a video in a whole Tavis hope you are well and the big truck is running good for you have a great day be safe.
@@2fast65 appreciate it! Been trying to upload a video the past few weeks but it won’t for some odd reason. Thanks for checking in. Hope you’re doing well!
What kind of lifted do you have on your truck
Whats the over all length on non call an you be ?
Right On ✌️
Amen
How long is your trailer bud ?
@@michaelrichardson7792 it’s a 35’
@truckertavis Standing those ramps up for the vehicles is a great ideal howd you do that ?
Do you ever find work via comments here on youtube.........I may need a carrier for a job
@@1Doodadd I haven’t yet
Back in my day a SWR meter, on my radio shack cb with dual hustler antenna’s and each antenna adjusted separately. Thing’s apparently changed for the better
Use a snatch block technique next time it’s faster pulling and less strain on your wench it basically doubles that 12k ability n save your battery
Doge ram = shitty us production 🤮
@@SNNS-nq5zg dodge* and they aren’t built in America …
Please share how much you make per trip per week what is the weight of the tractor and trailer and how many pounds your truck can haul. Thanks you
I feel your pain Tavis!! Progressive went up 62% when we renewed our commercial policy this year. No reason on our part... I believe they're actively working to squash owner/operator s
@@adventuresofrob5989 yep that’s how I’m seeing it. I was told insurance goes down over time with experience but I was getting RIDICULOUSLY high quotes. It’s why it took so long to find a company to work with
Do you know why they dropped you?
@@Jake-tu9hp when I called to see what was going on they said I missed a payment. My auto payment didn’t go through after a year of it working. Instead of reaching out to me and informing me they just dropped me. Had the money they just didn’t care to take it 🤷🏻♂️
@@truckertavis well that wasn’t very communicative of them I guess since your doing direct customer loads with the reefer now you will still have them right? Even if you mc shows like it’s new if I understood correctly.
@@Jake-tu9hp yeah it was extremely rude. Most of my direct customers are in Alaska and the roads are awful currently so I’m back on the boards which is making it hard. SAFER shows my existing mc age but the brokers go off of rmis or highway which is hurting me.