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Are they still offering free CDL training in texas ? Or no more fee CDL training ?

Do you get good miles coming from tx with eco shield

I've watched a lot of your videos and understand your motivation to have your own business as a lease operator and why you went with KLLM. I was a driver for over 20 years until 2020, company and owner/operator, OTR and local, so I know what trucking is all about. I'm glad to hear you give very sound advice to the drivers out there who are thinking the "grass is always greener" if they jump into a lease thinking they are going to get rich. Like Steve says take your time and do your research, talk to other O/O's out there (just take their comments with a grain of salt) and do your homework on what it takes to run a business. Best advice I ever received about being an O/O is always remember it's YOUR truck, if anything goes wrong with it YOU have to pay to fix it, and it ain't cheap!

Doesn't seem to me like a very good deal. If you're paid $1.60 a mile on a load when KLLM gets $4.00 revenue you're breaking your back for them, not for yourself. What happens at the end of your lease? Do you walk away or have a balloon payment on the truck? Is it a new truck?

When I drove back in the 90's I made really good money at that time. Enough in one week to pay my bills for the entire month. I was a regional driver, home every weekend, with Big G Express out of Shelbyville TN. I had to "retire" when I was 35 after I had driven for 13 years. I've been seriously thinking about getting back into it because of the money I see driver's making. I "retired" due to a neurological condition which, in the end, wouldn't have affected my trucking life. I don't think KLLM has any terminals near Crossville TN, but I do see that you make deliveries right down the road, in Sparta, for Ecoshield. I'm seeing those who can't speak English getting CDL's so I suppose it isn't that difficult. In a lot of ways I suspect a lot of it is easier then it was then with smart phones that we have now, etc.

the 5 cent starting pay is what broke the deal for me. Been on the Fence since they did that. You lucked out to get in right before they did that cut. Still enjoy the vids and they keep me considering it. Do you know what their accident policy is? will they hire with 1 preventable in personal vehicle? unfortunately had my first accident in 15 years a few weeks ago.. super upset about it because I was like well there goes the option to drive CDL for a few years. but maybe I'm jumping the gun and being too negative. 1 accident with no injuries. no moving violations or anything else. doesnt sound too bad I guess but I know its likely to be enough get me DQ'd..... honestly too scared to ask. Amyways Happy Thanks giving man. Keep it up.

Do you qualify for any benefits like health insurance, retirement, or employee stock? Ive been in trucking for a few years but decided to go local after driving flatbed OTR, I make a little more now but in trucking theres always a trade off. I make more but I work nights and I touch the freight…….all the freight lol 😂

Happy Thanksgiving

Steve, does KLLM have a feul agreement with Love's, Pilot or TA? I think Prime Inc does for the lease drivers.

Congrats Steve!

Been watching your stuff for a long time and I am now officially a KLLM driver!!!! Keep up the content brother and hopefully we get to see each other on the road. I am def weighing the option of doing a lease purchase for myself.

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Interesting. You know, if I made your money I'd throw my money away! KLLM still sounds like the way to go. I'm really glad to see that you're doing well with them. From a personal standpoint, if I had stayed with CR England I don't think that I would've fared as well. Well, take care, be safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

What were the other accounts you said were difficult to get into?

What kind of drug test does kllm do?

What does the upgrade consist of? Like more training.

I get paid on percentage. I would never run by the mile. 😊

As always, great video, very informative. I like that KLLM has a lot of career options to offer. I could almost see myself as a trainer, I've done that in the past at other jobs. I do admit I wouldn't mind being an instructor at the school, but who knows? Anyway, congratulations on your 1 year mark, keep on keeping on, and be safe!

My miles at KLLM lately have been trash as otr. Literally finishing this week with 800 miles. Sat for almost 4 days because they say freight is slow. They better not open their school back up when they can’t keep current drivers moving.

i am navy vet and 45 and thinking againnfor like the 4th timw about trucking i work for delivery service but no benefits drive 16 ft box truck drive 2000 mikes week salary no benefits

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It's okay to cry, Steve. I do it all the time. Lately I've been crying about a girl I met at Dollar General. It turned out she wasn't much of a bargain!

The 4th branch of the government has has got your prospective to change. "A machine shouldn't speak for men, so shut the F&ck up you mindless drone." - Immortal Technique The 4th Branch

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I wish Samuel L. Jackson was running for president, they say that cat is a bad mother....you know who I'm talking about! I would've ran for office, but I've been really busy this year fighting the forces of evil at the rehab center. Oh well, maybe at the next one 4 years from now. Do you think the public could handle a regular guy in office who has a few good ideas?

Just started watching your videos and they've been so helpful. When you upgrade and get your truck to go solo do you get a day to get your belongings or is it just go from there? Also do you get a choice in what type of area you want to cover ex: otr, regional, dedicated or is it "you get what cha get"? Thank you so much!

The other night I got together with friends for dinner, I tried out their special, a wookie steak. It was pretty chewy!

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Like father, like sons! But what's the guy in the middle drinking?

Iola so i go to work

You are tail gating

Was that i40 you were crossing? Is that any of the highway? They got washed out?

I’m with KLLM how do you get on the eco shield side..

Good to see you again Steve!

Steve, if you're a slacker, then I'm Little Bo Peep. (Okay, not a good visual!) I'm still keeping KLLM in mind, just have to hang in there until I'm done with my doctor appointments which will take me through the end of January. So far I have things planned down to the smallest detail and I'm looking forward to some exciting adventures out there. Anyway, take care, be safe, and may the force be with you!

Thank u for another great video I look forward to it new ones I'm still thinking bout joining kllm just dnt know if u should do lease or company

Hello Steve! I’ve been following your videos for a while and I applied to kllm because of them but they’ve closed the nearest training school to me. I was referred to apply to FFE, have you heard anything about them from other drivers? 😊

I just read about lubing the 5th wheel. Good to know.

I guess I'm the first one here good to see you man

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What is the age limit to bring a child with you?

I just got my assortment package yesterday and I really like it 👍🏻🤠

Unfortunately for me KLLM is not hiring in Texas at this time...I am really bummed.

In Lancaster, are students one or two persons per room and is there a fridge in the room?

Take a look at power only loads and trailer load outs etc. on any load board and then see if it’s a scam. As far as mega fleet pay goes

I saw an eco shield truck at the tex best in Alice Tx. Hope all goes well with your new venture.

I drove for 18 years then got out of trucking in 2014. Due to circumstances, I am getting back into trucking and hopefully with KLLM. I subscribed to you. I myself will be a company driver and hopefully get the regional area of Texas if they will have me.

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I am currently going through KLLM at the Jackson academy. I absolutely love how they do their training. I cant wait to get out on the road. Hope you have an amazing day!

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