Life As a New Truck Driver - Is it Worth it?

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ต.ค. 2024

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  • @JuniorsbigWorld
    @JuniorsbigWorld หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It was really cool meeting you at the Tulsa terminal tonight get some rest and keep making videos!

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JuniorsbigWorld yooo likewise brotha, I’ll see you out there again and thanks for watching 🙏🏾

  • @TheEducatedTrucker-wv9hp
    @TheEducatedTrucker-wv9hp 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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.

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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 🙌

  • @Bingbolo
    @Bingbolo 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It’ll be all worth it

  • @Bleazzy
    @Bleazzy หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dang man keep up the videos def inspired me to record my trucking journey I’m planning to go to orientation next month

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for watching and definitely pull out the camera when you have free time, its fun!

  • @Strafe23
    @Strafe23 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    And thankfully my father has over 20 years of experience to teach me what he knows

  • @Linknelson
    @Linknelson 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    keep the videos coming brother. Going to CDL school here in 2 weeks and Melton is who I hope I end up driving for.

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s awesome, good luck and can’t wait to see you on the road!

  • @royalmac1011
    @royalmac1011 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    For that bad ratchet, take a bungee hook it on to the hole and pull it towards the rear of the trailer. Hook it under the underside of the trailer. I have a trailer with that same issue that fixes the problem temporarily. Therefore, you can at least use the ratchet meantime.😅😅

  • @TazhumgChennai
    @TazhumgChennai หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice video

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TazhumgChennai thanks for watching 🙂

  • @Strafe23
    @Strafe23 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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.

    • @briany8394
      @briany8394 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’s will go great just believe in yourself

    • @Strafe23
      @Strafe23 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@briany8394 thank you sooo much ☺️

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You got this!! You will succeed 🙌

  • @briany8394
    @briany8394 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Finally posted

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      More to come soon 😁thanks for watching 🙌

  • @leagueofotters2774
    @leagueofotters2774 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am in CDL school now, just got my TWIC and studying for the hazmat as well and definitely looking at Melton. What states do you find yourself running in the most?

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You're doing the right thing getting all your endorsements, and keep the receipts because after working with melton for 3 months they reimburse you for it! Im west coast fleet so pretty much everything west of Oklahoma but sometimes I go east coast but its rare now. I did OTR but west coast fleet is where its at for me.

  • @abdiels1234
    @abdiels1234 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The OTR life wasn’t for me, if anyone is interested in making great money and staying local try and get a concrete mixer job

  • @travblac2277
    @travblac2277 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Bro with melton how much do you bring in weekly? I’m interested in driving for them I’m just concerned about the pay

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@travblac2277 since it’s the winter and it’s slowing down I’m averaging 1100 right now but in the summer I was doing better making around 1500 a week after you averaged it out. I also have all my endorsements which helps. Hope that helps.

  • @PrimePerspectivee
    @PrimePerspectivee หลายเดือนก่อน

    What mic and camera do you use?

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PrimePerspectivee dji pocket 3 with the mic that comes with it 👍

  • @Hasib7
    @Hasib7 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How the weekly checks looking like? If you don’t mind, obviously. An average gross would be nice to hear!

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@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

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Hasib7 I also have my TWIC, Passport, and hazmat endorsements and it helps get more loads.

    • @Hasib7
      @Hasib7 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the reply, very insightful. I don’t have any of those 😂

    • @michaelthomas7408
      @michaelthomas7408  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Hasib7 they are totally worth it and melton will pay you back after 3 Months

    • @briany8394
      @briany8394 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@michaelthomas7408is that gross or net?