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CHASE FLIGHT
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This channel will contain more than just moto vlogs. It will be a mixture of product reviews/flying videos because I'm a pilot/ and traveling vlogs. Mainly just a lot of point of view life-style
Life As a New Truck Driver - Is it Worth it?
Being a truck driver is incredibly exhausting due to the long hours on the road, often with minimal breaks. The physical toll of sitting for extended periods, coupled with the mental strain of constant alertness, can lead to fatigue and burnout. The isolation from loved ones and limited access to healthy food or proper rest only intensify the exhaustion, making it one of the most demanding jobs out there.
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Day In The Life Of A Rookie Truck Driver - 6 Months In
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Ever wondered what it's like to be a flatbed truck driver? In this video, I take you on a journey through a typical day on the road, sharing the unique challenges and rewarding moments of hauling loads. From early morning starts and securing cargo to navigating highways and making timely deliveries, you'll get an inside look at the dedication and skill required for this demanding job. Join me a...
Inside Melton Trucking Lines' 8-Day Orientation: My Experience & What You Should Expect!
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Join me as I take you behind the scenes of Melton Trucking Lines' brand new 8-day orientation program! From day one to completion, I'll share my firsthand experience, insights, and tips for prospective drivers considering a career with Melton. Discover what sets this orientation apart and how it can jumpstart your journey in the trucking industry. Don't forget to hit the like button if you foun...
FLIGHT VLOG IN A CESSNA
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This is my first flight vlog in the cessna 172, this video is for practice to find better ways to vlog my flying experience. This flight was from arizona to sacramento which totaled around 5 hours. Music by freddie joachim
NEW RIDER (BUYS LITER BIKE FOR FIRST BIKE)!!!
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New Rider Buys BMW S1000RR As First Bike. "update"!!!! After riding my BMW S1000RR for the past 2 1/2 years I feel I'm a lot more wiser than I was when I bought this bike. Would I Suggest any new rider to start on a liter-bike? Not exactly but that's not a complete no. My whole philosophy was if you can take it slowly and build up your comfort level than yes, because the bike has so many safety...
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keep the videos coming brother. Going to CDL school here in 2 weeks and Melton is who I hope I end up driving for.
Dope video man, should do how you prep food over the road and how you get it. God speed.
@@Linknelson yooo say less, I appreciate the video idea 🙏🏾
4 months in here,for any new guys in the comments the jobs does get easier. You get better just trust the process.
@@Dwaynebaileymusic absolutely facts, thanks for the comment Dwayne ✌️
Flatbed for how much a mile .50 CPM ?
@@Issa_Alkubi 52 cents starting, then it goes up from there.
@@michaelthomas7408 Do they pay bonuses for tarping the load?
Chase! This video was great! How's it going? I've felt so encouraged to hear how you're doing this to save to finish flight school. I wish I wasn't so scared of flying pr I'd also apply. I loved my discovery flight. I'm 26, and now I'm trying to figure out what my next goal/step is, as for the longest time, it was to have a stable remote job. Now, I think I'm going to chase my dreams of acting. It's about to get messy af
You’ll never regret chasing your dreams is my belief 😊, you got this. How long have you been into acting? Things are going good over here, always busy with melton which is great so I can’t complain 😁
@@michaelthomas7408 I've actually dabbled in acting since middle school, so around 14 is when I started. What excites me the most is the adrenaline rush that comes with performing. I would also get this by being cast in a reality TV show, as that is its own performance. If there's something I realized, it is that it's important to constantly create movement around oneself. I'm in the best shape I've ever been and only getting better. Also getting my nose done this year. Movement! That's good! How long have you been out on the road? Have you taken home time?
Very helpful man I’m heading out next week and was getting pretty anxious as to what to expect
@@haydenhoffman5077 I know the feeling, you got this though👍
Wait until you have to tarp a full load in Houston, tx
Finally posted
More to come soon 😁thanks for watching 🙌
Excellent breakdown. I am looking at most likely going to melton after CDL training. Do you have the option of paying extra for your own room at the hotel? Also, can you take your own vehicle to drive to orientation?....that bus ride looks pretty sketchy....lol.
And thankfully my father has over 20 years of experience to teach me what he knows
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In a month I will be leaving Germany, and go to Chicago to get my CDL. I have no idea how it will go but I will do my best.
It’s will go great just believe in yourself
@@briany8394 thank you sooo much ☺️
You got this!! You will succeed 🙌
A tthe Hampton Inn in Catoosa, waiting to get my truck (Melton). Got off my trainer's truck Wednesday. I'm from L.A. I recognize the 710, man 5:00 pm = a nightmare. Thanks for posting, your videos are one of many that influenced my decision to choose Melton.
@@TheEducatedTrucker-wv9hp congratulations on completing driver training because we all know how hard that can be. That’s exciting news getting your own truck is the best day. Ya the 710 was awful 😆. That last sentence means a lot, thanks for watching 🙌
How the weekly checks looking like? If you don’t mind, obviously. An average gross would be nice to hear!
@@Hasib7 for me personally once everything is balanced out I’m making over 1250 a week. That’s the average but I’m making a bit more than that now
@@Hasib7 I also have my TWIC, Passport, and hazmat endorsements and it helps get more loads.
Thanks for the reply, very insightful. I don’t have any of those 😂
@@Hasib7 they are totally worth it and melton will pay you back after 3 Months
@@michaelthomas7408is that gross or net?
The Smith system is real. Ues it dont forget it. I've uesed it for 10 years to massive success. Not gonna lie and say I've never hit something. But uesing the Smith system while driving have never failed me. Been flatbed for 10 years now. Good luck!
@@LuckyFoxes789 thanks for the advice, will definitely keep using the smith system 🙂
Salute bro just found your channel 🤣🤣 Welcome to the trucking fraternity... Crazy how times flies when your new... I'm almost at my 2 yr mark... doing oversized loads and securing heavy equipment in Florida... Keep trucking and be safe out there..
Time is definitely flying, glad to be in the fraternity :) Oversized sounds fun, how do you like it? Also thanks for watching!
How’s the pay
its pretty good for me, I would say average around 12-14 a week once you average everything out.
Start Orientation With Melton Monday!! wish me luck! love the videos!
How did orientation go?
@@michaelthomas7408 great !!
Melton was the first company I started with 6 yrs ago
Very good🎉
just tip talk to the fork truck driver and ask him if he can tell you when its the batch he is loading and ask if you can put the tarps on that before he puts it on the truck then you don't have to muscle the tarps up there. stay safe out there
It was nice meeting you today in Long Beach. Hope you reach your goals. Stay safe driver
It was nice meeting you too, I appreciate your kind words!!! Stay safe out there.
Why the hair test, what are they looking for.
Any girls in your class?
In my class there was not but I have met a handful of women driving and I’ve also seen a few commenting on our Facebook group so there’s definitely some out there.
First cdl job I had was doing flatbed hauling steel & metal for a company called coastal aluminum…LOCAL gig, now that was a physical job I had 15-20 stops a day no moffet so you can imagine during the rainy season that tarp was coming on and off the trailer ALOT. It was a freaking workout, left after a year lol now I’m running ⛽️ tankers. Not as harsh on the body but still as active.
Wow Tarping multiple times in a day is rough, glad you made it through. I hear a lot of people like driving tankers! How do you like it?
That bus driver is still there driving fast and she doesn't care about what anyone says about the way she drives. Nice lady though.
She standing on business 😂 I’m driving fast and nobody gone change nothing (type energy)😂
this video was dope asf im thinking of joining melton as well thank you
Wow thanks for your positive feedback!! Melton is a great company
As a flatbed worker we deserve more pay. The lumber tarp can make or break your driving
I agree 💯, it’s a tough job
I work at Burger King should I get my CDL
I would recommend it if you don’t mind being away weeks at a time 👍
This job better pay $40.00 / Hour or it is a .......
You’re not paid by the hour
Loves and Pilot. Usually have some clean showers. If all else fails, I go to Planet Fitness or 24hr fitness. To take a shower.
Ima on a try that out next, thanks for the feedback!
Lol, 'imma read 2 verses from the bible' Genesis ch1 v1-2.
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Do students have to wait for a Trainer to be availablr after graduation, or do you typically get a Trainer immediatley after graduation?
90 percent of my class was sent out immediately and the rest had to wait at most 2 days in a hotel.
@@michaelthomas7408 oh, perfect. So at max from start to finish is aboit 5 weeks?
Not if you know from the month is sep-January of next year your most likely going to sit for more than 3-5 days due to freight in cold weather
So is it not a good idea to go into it within these next few months. Im currently considering Melton, and was wondering if now would be a good time to get into it or flatbed in general.
Minimum wage job.
good job, but you let that clown walk all over you. Dont let them speak to you that way.
I get you 👍
Hello, just wondering how long it took from applying to flying out to orientation?
Good question, in my case I believe it took about a month from apply, to phone orientation, drug test, and the flight out. Everyone’s time may vary though, hope that helps.
Hey! Planning on going to melton, also from CA. Where do they have you park for home time? Also I have a lot of stuff that goes in my truck, like my microwave,TV, Xbox , ect. Do they let you go home before you get your truck??
Hi, yup you definitely go home after you finish driver training. I have a ton of stuff myself and somehow it all fits 😂 so you should be just fine. For home time you need to find a private truck parking lot of you’ll have to park it at a Loves, pilot gas station near your house but private parking is much better. They also reimburse you half of the parking.
Quick question bro, I’m from Cali as well. I know Melton has no terminals here, so do you just drive the truck straight home during home time?
Hey there, no they will find you a load going near your home and then from there you can go home. They do a great job at it!
What happens with the truck do you leave it at a truck stop when you're on home time? Looking into melton but I live in Florida. I Don't think they have a terminal here.
I'm also from California, and when I worked for Melton. I found a yard near my house that charged $150.00 A month to park my truck there on hometime. It was a secured area with cameras, So melton allowed me to park there and they covered fifty percent of the cost. If I had a truck stop closer to my house I could have left the truck there on my hometime. Or if you have a house with property, you can park your truck there as long as it's a secured area.
Great content brother ✊ keep um coming
I appreciate ya, thanks for watching ✊🏾
I go to training july 1, im nervous cuase im just put of schoool. But i really want the job.
Congratulations and that's exactly how I felt too! Soak everything up like a sponge and treat orientation like a 8 day job interview and you'll do great. I was new too and my best advice is for the driving portion, watch all signs, swing wide, and take it slow and you'll do fine. securement gets easier and when your with a trainer they will guide you as well. You got this!
Why not a fridge driver Salary of régional driver per week-end
I honestly took the first job that called me back since my CDL was new, it’s a great company
What camera and mics do you use. Also how many cameras do you even have.
osmo pocket 3, 1 dji mic that came with it 👍
Typical butthole shipping and receiving clerks: “what are you doing here?” Me after busting my arse getting there a s a p as requested by the load broker: ‘Well, good’fk’n’morning to you too, fk’face!” Anywho, lumber loads don’t pay worth a 💩! Did the flatbed thing for a little while in the ‘90s, then bought a low profile three axle step deck and got into hauling mostly prefabricated steel works. After a while I bought me an RGN and stuck with the specialized (heavy and oversize) haulage side of trucking till the summer of ‘22 when I quit trucking after 34 years of OTR.
It’s a shame how shippers and receivers treat hard working people, I’ve notice there’s a good percentage who simply treat us like we’re lesser than. Sounds like you had an awesome career with all your ventures hauling different types of loads. Thanks for watching the video and commenting! Enjoy your retirement, you deserve it!!👏
Do you get enough time to eat and have healthy options ?
Plenty of time, it just comes down to planning. I go to Walmart all the time to shop which takes a long time and I’m never late to appointments.
I start at melton pre hire on July 29th!! Thank you for posting!!
Thanks for watching, good luck at orientation!! 🤙🏽
Salute to you brother. Keep doing your thing 💪🏾
I appreciate it, thanks for watching!! 🙏🏾
Did they take the hair from your head for the hair follicle test? How long does your hair have to be?
Yes the hair follicle was mandatory and they take it from the root of your head (100 strands). If not from your head your arms pits or legs
I was in your spot for a year. I left, and I’m running food grade tanker. I laugh anytime I see a flatbed truck. You should call your dm if you’re going to drop early. Most places require an appointment. Get yourself an orange load bar. It’ll make your life easier. Especially if you run the step deck trailer. You can use the edge protection pole to push up on the tarps. I did replace the pole with a sturdier one from Walmart. You can also roll up the tarps without folding it a third of the way. I found that I could roll them up tighter, and put more crap in the tarp boxes. To the point you could point them up like eye to the sky coils. Good luck!
Hey there, thanks for the feedback! I will definitely try the new roll technique for the tarps, I appreciate the advice! How do you like the food tankers? What do you like most about it?
Does every load have to be tarped? DAMN!😓
no actually but unfortunately we do a lot of trapping 60/40
@@michaelthomas7408who does your drone shots when your driving?
Great video I enjoyed it
Driver at Melton does not complain because it’s $100 every time you tarp 😅