My Trucking Career the Last 4 Years Were a TOTAL NIGHTMARE: How My Bad Choices Almost Destroyed Me

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  • @andrew.alonzo
    @andrew.alonzo ปีที่แล้ว +736

    Great video, I was a trucker and really didn't know much on growing my earnings. I’m currently retired, and considering the current rollercoaster nature of the stock market, I decided to stay on the sideline for awhile, now I’m worried with the numerous bank failures as of late, am I better off reinvesting my savings in the stock market.

    • @Kim.beneteau
      @Kim.beneteau ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Growing money is not the same as keeping it there is a reason why investments aren't well taught in schools, the examples you gave are well stationed, the market crisis gave me my first millions, people shy away from hard times, I embrace them.

    • @Believer292
      @Believer292 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is superb! Information, as a noob it gets quite difficult to handle all of this and staying informed is a major cause, how do you go about this are you a pro investor?

    • @hunter-bourke21
      @hunter-bourke21 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Not at all, having monitored edge my portfolio performance which has made a jaw dropping $573k from just the past two quarters alone, I have learned why experienced traders make enormous returns from the seemingly unknown market. I must say it's the boldest decision I've taken since recently.

    • @Believer292
      @Believer292 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@hunter-bourke21 I’ve been looking to switch to an advisor for a while now. Any help pointing me to who your advisor is?

    • @hunter-bourke21
      @hunter-bourke21 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mary Onita Wier, maintains an online presence. Just make a simple search for her name online.

  • @abec8211
    @abec8211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +474

    This guy really blamed everything on himself and no one else. Respect.

    • @cargotoolshop5319
      @cargotoolshop5319 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He needed to get an older, less expensive truck, something that doesn't owe you anything, unfortunately it sounds like he doesn't work on his own trucks, you can't afford to stop at the shop, you have to fix your own truck in your own shop

    • @jasonevers7415
      @jasonevers7415 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@cargotoolshop5319 an older truck doesn’t mean less problems. Mine is a ‘98 and I’m into it for about $30,000 just this year. One of the problems I’ve encountered is there aren’t many good shops around anymore that can fix it right and not have you down for two or three weeks. Parts are nearly impossible to find for older trucks like mine and if they do find em, they cost a fortune.

    • @bobbakian7369
      @bobbakian7369 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Nah. Break your ass and work on your equipment on your time off?? Set up a maintenance fund and enjoy your time. Let someone else get dirty.

    • @GeorgiaRed
      @GeorgiaRed ปีที่แล้ว

      👍🏾👍🏾

    • @GeorgiaRed
      @GeorgiaRed ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I need him as a Mentor🎉

  • @laraoneal7284
    @laraoneal7284 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I’m female not a trucker but I’m fascinated with all these trucker stories. I got hooked on the Canadian truckers debacle so got curious about what u guys go through. So APPRECIATE YOU TRUCKERS. You don’t move we don’t eat.

  • @bctw9004
    @bctw9004 3 ปีที่แล้ว +238

    This man is so truthful about the biz. It’s not easy.

    • @JacksonGuitarsPlayer03
      @JacksonGuitarsPlayer03 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Life isn’t easy period. For the average person and lower. A rich person is mostly a scumbag…. (Most rich people are scum they care about themselves and only themselves and they get life easy because they don’t have to worry they just be their scumbag selves) US average people we have to work work work to get by in life. Make money. SAVE. Make good choices. get a career you love. Work hard. Enjoy time when you get it.

    • @JacksonGuitarsPlayer03
      @JacksonGuitarsPlayer03 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mike-lj1uu all depends

    • @danielyounker5371
      @danielyounker5371 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Federal Reserve warps the economy.

    • @JacksonGuitarsPlayer03
      @JacksonGuitarsPlayer03 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@danielyounker5371 fuck the whole damn thing

    • @RyMicTheKing
      @RyMicTheKing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Business in general is not easy. Especially pimpin.

  • @roburquhart2350
    @roburquhart2350 3 ปีที่แล้ว +363

    Don't feel embarrassed by your mistakes Brian. We all make them. In 08 I bought a new T800 that had emissions issues from day 90 and onwards. I fought with it for 5 years because the fear of no warranty kept me from deleting it (MISTAKE 1 ) . I used it to do infield oil hauling in Alberta , which destroys trucks, but didn't replace it after 5 years (MISTAKE 2 ) . I stayed hauling oil even though the rates had been steadily dropping because I was scared of change (MISTAKE 3 ) . Even going so far as to finance a inflame just so I could I could continue losing money by hauling oil ( MISTAKE 4 ) . And finally , I too , let emotions make business decisions even when others , who love me and only wanted the best for me , warned me about the highway to failure I was on (MISTAKE 5 ) . I ended up leaving the industry for a year and had to firesale , aka basically give away , my beloved T800 that I had become so proud of. Now I'm back , driving another T800 with another man's name on the door , just trying to financially dig myself out of the grave I personally dug for myself. I am so thankful for my faith, my wife and kids and all my friends and family that have stood by me 🧡 So don't feel ashamed Brian, you're not alone .

    • @86thsamurai
      @86thsamurai 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Thank you very much for sharing your story. God bless ❤

    • @derekpascal3749
      @derekpascal3749 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Great souls are tenderized and purified by challenges. Had success been yours, you would be burdened by pride, vanity and enormous waste. You are kind to so clearly share. Thank you.

    • @peanutmansemporiumofrandom7472
      @peanutmansemporiumofrandom7472 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @Rob you’re going to make it. You’ll see. Keep your faith brother and never give up. Stick to your plan.

    • @tdwebste
      @tdwebste 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      You are not alone. My brother for countless years tried to run and maintain his own trucks. Every year he lost more money than he cared to admit. I know i did his books.
      He finally is driving for someone else. He is not making great money, at least he is not negative.
      Being an owner operator, is not something everyone can do.

    • @cristianrueda2337
      @cristianrueda2337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That’s pretty rough, Hopefully your family appreciates all the sacrifices you do for them, and yourself. Best wishes man

  • @xsentrik1107
    @xsentrik1107 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    I’m glad you made it through Brother, I was There too! But now I rent from Penske if it breaks down they bring me a new truck and I’m on my way, Ive learned that the Truck Is nothing more than a tool to make money I miss my W900 but I want to feed my wallet not my ego!

    • @saysflushable
      @saysflushable 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I know nothing of the trucking industry but I know a lot about your last statement. You are correct 100%.

    • @diegoaquino6449
      @diegoaquino6449 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How much you pay for Penske

    • @WarmBusch
      @WarmBusch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      All the hotshot guys that are making good money do the same.

    • @babyfox4398
      @babyfox4398 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I read what you said and I agree with you I do not want to feed my ego I wanna make money I have four boys 17 years driving experience 1,500,000 miles under my belt 40 years old I should’ve started this years ago when I first got my CDL but I wanna try to get a day cab and move around northeast from Maine to Pennsylvania. You got any advice for me pertaining leasing from Penske or ryder.

  • @midnightroadtrain5345
    @midnightroadtrain5345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Lol owning a truck doesn't sound like freedom to me. I think a lot of owner ops just want the title

    • @rogerg0834
      @rogerg0834 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It's not the O/O that is the problem. Many, many people do NOT have an understanding & appreciation for DEBT. It is SO easy to borrow 10s to 100s of thousands that the majority of people just shrug it off.

    • @samjordan8800
      @samjordan8800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Most people don't do it right because they don't know what they don't know.
      And then when you get it going right, it you don't plan for the rainy day (who am I kidding? It always FLOODS, not just rains!) then one misstep can cause you to lose it all.

  • @michaeldavis3251
    @michaeldavis3251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I’m not a trucker , however everything this gentleman says it’s pretty much true to all aspects of life and work man boy you reached out to me on some levels I can tell you that for sure I’m gonna keep all this advice in the back of my head going through my ears all the time thank you for all your honesty and your hard work

  • @west2401
    @west2401 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    I find it interesting looking back and watching that oil slick haired Ronan make a "old trucks are 100% junk" video and in that video he's so hell bent on fuel mileage and doesn't talk about real world trucking issues that's discussed at 7:02.

    • @subconsciouslyinyahead7977
      @subconsciouslyinyahead7977 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hmm valid point

    • @Britcarjunkie
      @Britcarjunkie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I saw that, and put my .02 cents in the comments...that guy's going to make a lot of people go broke if they listen to him.

    • @nickalan8586
      @nickalan8586 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      FOR Ow/Op.11k-16k$ solo,15k-25k $ team . dedicated lanes CA

  • @kymofungi2986
    @kymofungi2986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Bought a Volvo With 300,000 on it and deleted the DEF system immediately, been a great moneymaker

    • @11rooneys25
      @11rooneys25 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is it true that the fine for doing that is 40000 bucks?

    • @edman79
      @edman79 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@11rooneys25 It's only illegal if you get caught

    • @fatmanlosingit1
      @fatmanlosingit1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No Coppy no stoppy

    • @robertdivany1627
      @robertdivany1627 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You can always run a red light as long as you don't get caught. Once you get caught your fucked

    • @eduardosandoval1113
      @eduardosandoval1113 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robertdivany1627 exactly, i heard about it, the tiket can be crazy

  • @Gunshotglory
    @Gunshotglory 3 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    I genuinely appreciate your "bottom line, up front" kind of honesty. Little nuggets of gold you're dropping for us new guys.

    • @osekerenfinda641
      @osekerenfinda641 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The moral to the story is simple!! If you wanna be successful do not get a post emission engine!! Simple like that!! He might not say this but these like me that know better can read the unwritten message!!

  • @craigslistrro709
    @craigslistrro709 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Advice given to me: Be and stay a company man with a large enough company that will provide you benefits..learn to manage your pay check.

    • @billp4
      @billp4 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Learn a skill that is and will continue to be in demand and go wherever you have to to make the most money you can. The problem with picking a company is you have NO IDEA what is going to happen 10 years down the road when you are most vulnerable.

  • @RobertBOUSKILL
    @RobertBOUSKILL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I bought a Mack in 1985 and I owed the bank $40,000. Eight years later I owed the bank $40,000. I sold the Mack. I enjoyed doing the job but it was kind of useless. My employer did not want to lose a dependable man. I went back to school.

    • @nickalan8586
      @nickalan8586 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      FOR Ow/Op.11k-16k$ solo,15k-25k $ team . dedicated lanes CA

    • @AcidTechnoMan5000
      @AcidTechnoMan5000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nickalan8586 that’s funny

  • @robbflynn4325
    @robbflynn4325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm 54, semi retired. I drive a truck for fun these days, part time only. I witness every day people falling into the trap of focusing on their desires, and not their needs. I pull into the parking lot at work and see $50,000 pick up trucks driven by employees making $20 an hour, complete madness. I was going to say pick up trucks owned by employees but in reality they are probably financed so owned by the bank. I drive a beat up old Toyota I paid $1200 for, but I have just this week cleared my mortgage by paying off the remaining $90,000 balance in one lump sum. It's all about priorities and unfortunately many people make very poor decisions resulting in them becoming slave to the system.

  • @oonioomphs9440
    @oonioomphs9440 3 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Mistake #1 was buying more trucks than you can drive. I used to finance trucks. The largest failure segment was yee-haws that owned a truck and thought, “Hmm, if I owned two trucks, I could double my money”, then went out and bought another one. Dumb, dumb, dumb. Other driver quits or is a flake/loser and now you’re in a massive pinch. The lesson here is don’t buy more trucks than you can drive.

    • @jdgaming_mdp
      @jdgaming_mdp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Buying different kind of trailers isn’t a thing in this business? Sorry if this quiestion is too stupid. I’m clearly out but into it.

    • @piuchohernandez2926
      @piuchohernandez2926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Respect# you got balls to tell what you did wrong thank you

    • @brwils3378
      @brwils3378 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Or buy a older reconditioned truck with no emissions and pay cash for it. If it does sit it’s only costing a little insurance and taxes. Worse case drop the tags n insurance.

    • @fabricioalves8509
      @fabricioalves8509 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you have great bank account savings yep you can buy a truck cash with great mecanic and live this for spare no tags or insurance just park in your lot them when you need just transfer the insurance and continue running you company

    • @nickalan8586
      @nickalan8586 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      FOR Ow/Op.11k-16k$ solo,15k-25k $ team . dedicated lanes CA

  • @Bashkadaf
    @Bashkadaf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Just an illustration of old truth: "Small business exist to become big or to be eaten by the big one." And, according to statistic, first option as rear as an eclipse.

  • @djpar3492
    @djpar3492 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    You can't be an owner operator with just a couple trucks if they have emissions. You won't make money. We send brand new trucks to the dealer for a month at a time. I'm talking trucks with only 15000 miles. The government has ruined new trucks.

    • @MickGallJr
      @MickGallJr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I find this unlikely... Unless your being mega dumb and idling

    • @daMillenialTrucker
      @daMillenialTrucker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've been driving for 6 years, all company driving in trucks with the emission standards in them and I've never had any issues in the 7 trucks I was in. The only problem I had was my first 3 months, I wasn't checking my oil ASSUMING that it had a low oil sensor, the 2017 prostar I guess did not and I blew both my turbos, had to sit in an hotel for 3 weeks. Never did that again and checked it every 'morning'

    • @daMillenialTrucker
      @daMillenialTrucker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That and the a/c not getting cold, that happened pretty frequently in the Prostars

    • @nickalan8586
      @nickalan8586 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      FOR Ow/Op.11k-16k$ solo,15k-25k $ team . dedicated lanes CA

    • @rickerhart907
      @rickerhart907 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No shit. As an over-the-road company driver, it seemed like I was always getting a new truck because the last one was in the shop for a sensor that had to be ordered from Germany. Stupid little shit that results in downtime for the machine

  • @yyybra
    @yyybra 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is the most sincere advice I ever heard..in ma life

  • @garrettrickard
    @garrettrickard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Wow, love the brutal honesty. You are a tough road warrior and I pray that you are blessed with God's abundance in the days ahead. You will flourish and I look forward to hearing about your future success. May God bless...

  • @sicksixgamer2694
    @sicksixgamer2694 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Huge Respect for putting yourself out there for others to learn from.

  • @d.5224
    @d.5224 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    As an owner operator l had the head aches. He's telling the truth. Keep telling your life facts not story. God bless you and your family!

  • @Army1SGRetired
    @Army1SGRetired ปีที่แล้ว +12

    It's been a year since you posted, hopefully things turned in your favor. I just got my CDL at 54 years old as a possible career change and I was scared to watch this video based on the title, but I'm glad I gave it a watch. Great info, thanks for sharing your honest experience.

    • @howardjohnson6189
      @howardjohnson6189 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stay safe out there Ed and always remember that the only stupid questions in this industry are the ones not asked. Also, never let yourself become intimidated and don’t ever be afraid, or ashamed, to ask for help. In asking for help it’s inevitable, you’re going to run into assholes in this industry, just move on, let them be the best asshole they can possibly be, and ask someone else for help.
      Oh, and another thing, the mega carrier’s recruiters are highly trained to convince you that their company’s are the very best and that they have the best long term opportunities available. Bottom line is that they are simply doing whatever’s necessary to fill seats. Do your research, don’t just let them tickle your ears with all kinds of potential “promises”, ask questions, talk to other drivers (most of us love the opportunity to share our experiences with others) and make well informed decisions, not emotional ones. The best advice I can give to you as a new driver is to make sure that you get properly trained. Many poor trainers have ruined the careers of potentially good future drivers in this industry way before new drivers even realize that they’ve been inadequately trained. Do not settle for a “trainer” who’s not had, at the very least, 3-5 years experience. Some of these mega carriers have been known to use drivers with as little as 6 months experience to qualify as “trainers”. Be diligent and don’t set yourself up for failure.

    • @b2dvideos478
      @b2dvideos478 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just getting mine at 42

  • @3sj9366
    @3sj9366 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Honestly you guys are putting the best, most comprehensive information out there. Also Bryan, thank you for the 💯 transparency, I know that was not easy.

  • @cristianrueda2337
    @cristianrueda2337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    There’s no reasons to laugh man, this business is rough, I respect and appreciate your help because everybody could do the same mistakes

  • @derekbuxton6626
    @derekbuxton6626 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I'm glad many of you lasted longer than me. My trucking career never grew because I had a drinking problem.

    • @michaellinton4678
      @michaellinton4678 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You and me both brother 😟

    • @John-bn7ux
      @John-bn7ux 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Trucking will turn a regular man into an alcoholic

    • @traderjack6151
      @traderjack6151 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Takes a big man to admit it

    • @howardjohnson6189
      @howardjohnson6189 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hope you’re both doing well Derek and Michael!!

    • @TheBuddilla
      @TheBuddilla ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It was the opposite for me, trucking keeps me from drinking and it's great.

  • @skipperandy2199
    @skipperandy2199 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Dude, you are extremely honest, and thank you, as I too am a bit in the hole, but your story is very helpful and emotionally supportive of those of us that struggle at times too. Thank you for your honest comments and the bal**s to tell the rest of us. God bless you,...hang in there.

  • @bigwally8602
    @bigwally8602 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Brian, I’ve never been a truck driver. I just stumbled on this. This is a fantastic life lesson, it just happens to be about trucking. There are parallels to many other careers. Thank you and best of luck.

  • @MrWaterbugdesign
    @MrWaterbugdesign 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Well yeah. This is absolutely true for every single career that pretty much anyone can get into. When you can be replaced easily you you're not going have many options.

  • @ICYPROFITS
    @ICYPROFITS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    After hearing so many o/o horror stories I still want to do it but I will say this....im in no hurry im 30 years old I will pay off my house and have 100k in the bank before I quit as a w2 driver. I can hopefully do it in 5 years..4 if I beans n rice it.

  • @solkinar
    @solkinar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I'm not a driver, I'm a former truck trailer mechanic that has worked in fleet and public garages. I've heard similar stories as yours from drivers. One thing that seemed to be common in all the stories from drivers was their regret in becoming a owner/ operator. Many stated they wish they had stayed a company driver but were now in a financial situation that left them caught between a rock and a hard place.

    • @benqurayza7872
      @benqurayza7872 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good insight. An independent trucker has to understand finance or be lucky. He has to understand risk and return and budget for the financial potholes up ahead. Yet, he's in survival mode. There are even accountants who are super competent bookkeepers and tax specialists, but don't have financial talent.

    • @MrArvin0306
      @MrArvin0306 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's the advantage of being a company driver, if the truck breaks down the company will have it repaired, towing service etc.. will be shouldered by the company.

  • @toddwieland7664
    @toddwieland7664 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The dollar is so weak we are banking our heads against the wall
    Brokers are a deal breaker.. the monopoly is crippling

  • @controlfreak4ya
    @controlfreak4ya 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It’s unfortunate I can’t meet this guy. Due to his bluntness and straightforwardness I would work for this man in a New York minute, regardless of his financial status. I have a major bromance over here. Thank you sir for the info!!!

  • @kentr2424
    @kentr2424 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Sounds like he was running a Paccar engine (check engine lights on every trip - like what I had with the company Peterbilts I was driving).

    • @johncothren603
      @johncothren603 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I experienced a paccar problem that turned out to be a humidity sensitive relay, was told that it was made for aircraft or by same company, don't know why i felt compelled to share this

    • @moonflea1923
      @moonflea1923 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      John Cothren I have had the same code appear. Was it something you had to change? I've just cleared out the code for now.

    • @ck-eb3vu
      @ck-eb3vu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Would you get in a plane built by Detroit, Cummins, pacer, Volvo?
      Midair: CHECK ENG LITE, DERATE
      ME: at least the environment is safe

    • @edwinramirez5850
      @edwinramirez5850 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s all a scam to get the little guy out of business

  • @jordan2735
    @jordan2735 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Seems to me as an owner op instead of having an actual boss, your bank is the boss instead.

    • @georgegonzalez8818
      @georgegonzalez8818 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sometimes it seems that way

    • @ericpennington2189
      @ericpennington2189 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Truck is the boss get a good truck got a good boss get a bad truck got a bad boss

  • @kem1208
    @kem1208 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Sounds like what happened to me, 11 years with my own truck and all the headaches. Best thing I ever did was sell out and become a local delivery driver. Retiring in 6 months, happy as can be .

  • @gilbertrodriguez5482
    @gilbertrodriguez5482 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I would have got a warranty on the rebuild. Sounds like the mechanic did a half ass rebuild.

  • @chrisbelsito4231
    @chrisbelsito4231 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Were you getting percentages or by the mile?? Freight paying decent now. I find and negotiate my own loads. This business is a damn headache for sure. My friend just put 12k into his truck. That’s all he knows though. Good luck to you

  • @pauld9561
    @pauld9561 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So 1/3 through the video. I deduce that you should've filed for bankruptcy for the years 17 thru 18?

  • @Moneymike29
    @Moneymike29 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That is the reason I will not buy a truck made after 2000. Why tf would anybody want to deal with the new shit they make.

    • @User37717
      @User37717 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good call mikey

  • @jensymofle2
    @jensymofle2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wasted 3 year of my Life dealing with Used Truck Volvo and mack,I really regret it.

  • @josephwilson7937
    @josephwilson7937 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dont feel bad I might be getting locked up for PPP loan fraud..

  • @Chris.christiansen.84
    @Chris.christiansen.84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Stay away from 07 to 15 trucks.

  • @bonnieanderson429
    @bonnieanderson429 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you for your brutal honesty! My husband and I are on our second career in life with our trucking business! Honesty is so appreciated because there are a lot of vultures out here that are preying on the inexperienced. Feeding BS to get them to buy something, sign up for something blah blah blah! I can see how newbies can fail if they are not careful! God bless you regarding your upcoming decisions. I have no doubt you will be successful whatever decision you make! ✌️

  • @truckn
    @truckn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Couple things One, the ways of the world is a major reason why the trucking industry has made a major shift in the publics eyes. Everyone wants everything yesterday, so as you notice over the years truck stops started being replaced with fast-food places because no one had time to sit and visit with buddy anymore, I Gotta GO! The money has never kept pace with the cost of living period and I for one can honestly say the best money to cost of living I ever made as a driver was 1989. Lastly, and believe me I could go on and on with this subject matter but I'll end on a funny note (I Hope) I like to say that I started in this trucking business with nothing, and 37 years later, I've got most of it left.
    Personal side note, this year I took a job, still in the industry but I'm not driving. I'm working on average 40 hours a week sometimes a little bit of overtime but I'm home every night and I'm ALMOST earning as much take home money every 2 weeks at 80 hours a pay period then I was putting close to 70 hours a week behind the wheel. And I will retire to Thailand the God Lord willing.
    Be Safe and Be Well.👍😎

    • @joecummings1260
      @joecummings1260 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah the money really hasn't kept up with inflation. I started driving for a steel Warehouse around 1980. $10 per hour, BlueCross BlueShield major medical prescription dental eyeglass, all the benefits. Worked a normal 8-hour shift 5 days a week, sometimes a little bit of overtime. No headaches, no log books, and a. DOT chheck with something that might happen to you once every couple years.. adjusted for inflation, that $10 an hour is now 30-something an hour in 2021 money.

  • @robertesposito9871
    @robertesposito9871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Having high standards is the only way, you have a big investment you don’t want to put some knucklehead in there and have them destroy your truck, I would have a very difficult time deciding who to put in my truck

    • @bobboy5508
      @bobboy5508 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      When he said that I thought this, and I’ll say to you. You have insurance for a reason. As long as your satisfied with the drivers, DAC, PSP, CSA score. So it’s real hard to avoid something if all that checks. I’ll tell you not all medium and large companies look at all of that. To some they just look for a good CSA score. A lot do look at DAC. PSP is a given. That looks at drug test history and dot accidents. But like he said at some point you and all companies have to fill the seat and just know most if not all is covered by insurance. So I would disagree with having high standards. You have to have some but not necessarily high.

    • @JamesSmith-jq2jc
      @JamesSmith-jq2jc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sure, large companies can and WILL hire idiots to drive their trucks. When you have one truck to put a driver in, you should want a great one. Insurance is great for wrecks, but if you're spending more on repairs because of driver neglect or incompetence then why have two. I've not seen very many good drivers of late, seen a couple hit and runs too, one even being a UPS semi truck. Seems every moron driving these days have no regard for speed limits in construction zones either. I'm starting to believe CDL stands for Certified Dimwitted Lunatic.

  • @renevaldez8492
    @renevaldez8492 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I've been doing this for 16 years, 5 years over the road and 10 years oilfield. That's were I learned to work on trucks because trucks breakdown all the time. Know I got a 95 Freightliner classic Detroit 12.7
    A 99 Freightliner classic Detroit 12.7
    And 2000 W900 caterpillar 3406E
    Built in 99 but registered in 2000 I got great mechanics we run with paper logs and we are doing good profit. You're are right about government ruining trucking. The newer the trucks the more electrical issues, the more sonsors, EGR, DEF That's what's killing trucking

    • @redmesa2975
      @redmesa2975 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      22 to 27 year old trucks that are getting beat to crap in the oilfield. They must be in wonderfull shape lol

  • @mindimprovement1635
    @mindimprovement1635 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great advice, 3 months ago I bought a 05 Peter, a fews smalls breaks down and I'm hoping to work 2 more years with not big problems, then work on a farm,. I'm lucky I'm paying the truck as I go with cero interest..

  • @RufusTBiscuits
    @RufusTBiscuits 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks my dude. Good luck to you on your future decisions brother

  • @jonnyb0071
    @jonnyb0071 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Brilliant, informative video Brian, heart on your sleeve stuff. Good luck for the future, hope all goes well.

  • @danielwhittle4317
    @danielwhittle4317 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wish I could have drove that 2cd truck for you I don't fit the industry standard so you probably wouldn't have even gave me a look however I would have kept it rolling steady an kept it in good shape

  • @freewayfred8826
    @freewayfred8826 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Appreciate the vid
    I'll definitely try to use this to learn from your experience

  • @bigdogbulldog9912
    @bigdogbulldog9912 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Got out of trucking 8 years ago,best decision I ever made

    • @miguelrios725
      @miguelrios725 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How long was u in it?

    • @bigdogbulldog9912
      @bigdogbulldog9912 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@miguelrios725 16 years

    • @miguelrios725
      @miguelrios725 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bigdogbulldog9912 sorry to ear that I have my cdl over 10 yrs never drive OTR now married for 2 years n a baby girl 11 months PROBABLY NEVER GONNA DO ANY TRUCKING JUST AROUND THE HOUSE

    • @bigdogbulldog9912
      @bigdogbulldog9912 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@miguelrios725 smart move👍

  • @alaskahaul2085
    @alaskahaul2085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    24,000 penalty for giving back a truck on a lease???? Wow what a freakin scam

    • @MetalTeamster
      @MetalTeamster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is if you do it honorably.... a person could park the thing somewhere and just walk away...and take a credit hit. This guy does not appear to be that type of person at all.... More and more as time goes on, people who play by the rules and try to do the right thing end up finishing dead last

    • @andreychuprin7365
      @andreychuprin7365 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lease=scam/ripoff/ getting screwed without lube!

    • @alaskahaul2085
      @alaskahaul2085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MetalTeamster I would honestly take a credit hit then throw 24k in the toilet. Why not just finance a truck at that point rather then put your self in these types of leases?

  • @texasabbott
    @texasabbott 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This video is gold. Wondering if you can blend your desk job as a dispatcher, efficiency analyst, troubleshooter, career counselor, equipment consultant, solutions and knowledge base for driver support, and emergency driver all pooled into one.

  • @darkearcanum
    @darkearcanum 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I retired in early 2019. All the computers and cameras ruined it for me And the constant fight for enough miles to pay my bills. My last dispatcher thought 1900 miles was good enough. We went round everyday but I got my 3000 miles a week. She didn't like that I cussed out other drivers when they cut me off, I told her to turn off the microphone, and stop listening. Good luck driver. Marc

    • @alexbedel6320
      @alexbedel6320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What bs company did u work for

    • @darkearcanum
      @darkearcanum 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alexbedel6320 Swift. Absolutely the worst. I went with them because they were close. Didn't want to take a bus. 30 years of driving. No tickets, No accidents and they told me I was an accidental waiting to happen because I yelled at other drivers. ROAD RAGE. Cause I yelled

  • @yyybra
    @yyybra 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this trucking shit

  • @airdog4442
    @airdog4442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hey Brian thanks for sharing. The truth is refreshing. I drove otr for 7 years in the late 80s early 90s and now about to retire from the aviation industry. I'm also looking for a pre emission truck to buy outright and run about 50% (don't want to work to crazy in retirement haha). Keep me in mind when/if you decide to part with your W9. I'd be interested in finding out more about it. Thanks brother and take care! (PM me if you can for my details )

  • @Yo.k
    @Yo.k 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wish you best of luck thanks for the advice

  • @chuckeasley3973
    @chuckeasley3973 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you Brother for the sharing your experiences- much appreciated. We got started in December of 2018 right at the height of the trucking business as an owner operator and spent the next few years fighting to just survive. There often times we felt like we were rolling piggybanks for everyone else while we barely made enough to keep the wheels rolling. Our biggest mistake was trying to build a business off of load boards (dry van). In May of this year we gave up our authority and have been running tanker under another company. We are now making twice the money as before, and have a quarter of the administrative load we did previously. Things are going so well, in fact, that we are looking to build a small fleet of trucks under this new business model. We have discussed this with our new employer and they seem to be very supportive. Any videos on building a fleet would be very appreciated. God Bless!!

  • @Snowwhitepro
    @Snowwhitepro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey brother. I own a produce company in London ontario. We pick up loads in Detroit. I would love to use your company

  • @deestewart6782
    @deestewart6782 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    teamters gave up on otr they are going to dump truck drivers

  • @otrookie
    @otrookie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think the best option for major breakdown if you don’t have the cash is to get a high limit credit card with no interest for 1.5 year which is what most offer and pay for it that way and then roll hard and pay Off. I don’t think you were strict on finding a driver because a wrong driver can cost you a lot more in a truck than no driver. We all make choices, I’m a new owner op but I been in business 3 years but got shown the tricks of trade by someone who’s been in this a very long time. Key to it is drive like you’re broke and save the most possible because when that repair does happen then it’s too late. Great content, glad you got rid of the Volvo pretty sure I seen the w900 you got. Series 60 ftw

  • @NBHank
    @NBHank 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks for the brutal honesty Brian! It must have taken a lot of soul searching. After Kaly's brutal honesty also, I am loving this channel. Having a 4 yr old truck that is not paid for, hmmm. 40K to rebuild/replace engine? Yikes! I am sure you considered dropping one in from a wreck? Although I am well aware how shop estimates easily grow by 2x the cost and time before you get out the door. I am interested to know which engine was in your Volvo? This may sound a bit crazy, but not hiding behind shades adds a lot to the honesty impression. You're darn right about the fun and money going out of it - when I started out 30+ years ago there was a LOT more money, good money, along with a lot more respect. The loss of both can be easily linked to LMIA's. They have destroyed our negotiating power along with our reputations as they aren't held to the same work history OR CRC requirements we are. Many have obviously never driven anything bigger than a hilux and more than a few are probably murderers and thieves. Not to worry, big strapper Dave Smart with the flying barn door just west of you has just announced happy days are here again. Hope he's right!

  • @willardwitham8964
    @willardwitham8964 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Brother. I went through exactly what you are speaking of. I started in 2020 on my second career with $120k in the back retired Union Carpenter coming back from a massive injury. I am about to be 50 myself. I am on my 4th Used Truck in one year. And this one is giving me problems. Plus, I got sick recently. Possibly COVID-19. I’ve been in quarantine for several days now. I’m about $40k in debt. I got one truck in the shop with a blown head & my other truck has had multiple issues over the past few weeks due to heat. I run AZ, NV, CA & UT. If their is a way for me to get a good lease I’d take it in a heartbeat. I own my trucks outright. I have 2 International ProStar’s 2010 & 2012. I have about $70k invested into these trucks. Your Video gave me some good advice. Thank You

    • @utubedude2842
      @utubedude2842 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Go get a late 90s 12.7 Detroit and be done with it

  • @CForged
    @CForged 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Definitely be a company driver and do local. Go home every day and don’t need the stress. Your time off you don’t have to worry. I make over a 80k a year at less than 60 hrs a week as a local driver. Or if you like the road there are companies to only be gone mon the fri and off weekends that can easily make 85 a year

    • @droptozro
      @droptozro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thats what I'm looking for. Got a family.. I like driving and my company paid for my CDL school and CDL yet when I did the actual job itself I didnt like the unloading regional schedule. I dropped out and now I'm a yard driver. I believe consistent sleep patterns are important to health and found some companies with local jobs around $70k/year. What now? A few weeks of experience in the yard and a CDL is all I have.

    • @CForged
      @CForged 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@droptozro Regional is a sleeper driving position and you probably wanted to be home. I don’t blame you, but your wasting your CDL A license if your a yard driver. You don’t even need an A license to do that. I’ve know in the past companies will hire a guy who had a DUI to do yard work. Try to get something to build experience actually driving

    • @droptozro
      @droptozro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@CForged Yeah it wasn't a horrible regional job--home about every other day or so, but I value a consistent sleep pattern pretty highly over making tons of money. I already saw my sleep cause issues in my mid-thirties just by not getting enough nightly so I wasn't so keen on being up one day at 5am and then 2 days later having to depart at 1am.
      You're right that I don't need a CDL for the yard--don't think anyone else in my yard even has one. It just got me back in a truck to practice backing. In a matter of a week I'd back up and pull trailers a thousand times so it's pretty much muscle memory already in a few weeks. I got an interview actually for a daily local job in a few days--but it's an hour drive away TO the site and the job reviews on them are not pretty.

    • @droptozro
      @droptozro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@CForged just be careful long term with sleep. It's starting to show scientifically that our lack of healthy sleep culture is what is destroying our brains later in life. 2020 led to me getting about 6-7 hrs max sleep for most of the year and missing a lot of deep sleep hurt my energy levels. I'm more dedicated to a sleep schedule of 9:30pm-5:15am schedule now and it helped a lot.
      Went to the local interview. The main hub I'd work out of would be about 30 mins away and hole daily---but the pay scale was too much of a cut. $18/base with some incentives on other hauls or constant OT--but I make $21/HR now and can even transfer to old positions in my DC and make $23/HR with unlimited OT. I do want to drive and think that job offer sounds enjoyable with my limited experience but that pay cut... Ugh

    • @littlepepper4370
      @littlepepper4370 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Damn man 80k is good for local, I’m local in California and I only make about 40-50k, it’s my 2nd year driving locally

  • @shedmover5714
    @shedmover5714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’ve hauled oversize modular buildings for 30 years. Been told dozens of times buy another truck, what so I can go broke twice as fast. This works cause I make it work. It ain’t just holding a steering wheel.

  • @sebastientessier8770
    @sebastientessier8770 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    OMG Brian !
    I'm currently at the CFTR (Québec driving school )
    I've been working in the transport industry for the past 10 years.
    But I love the way that you're giving the hard truth about the industry.
    I absolutly LOOOOOOOOVE the'se videos !
    Keep trucking Brian ! 🤘😈🤘

  • @raybin6873
    @raybin6873 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well....so much for truck driving!
    Maybe I get into the banking business. That is after all....where the money is! 😅

  • @rickshaw296
    @rickshaw296 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Financing kills owner operators. Theres no way to make a %10 interest payment work nowadays. Preferably, stay a company driver and wait till you can buy outright a truck with an emergency fund in the bank before you transition over to owner operator. Once you become an owner operator, only take a minimal salary until you have enough for a brand new truck in the bank with a juicy emergency fund before you start taking a normal salary.

    • @MetalTeamster
      @MetalTeamster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      just basically a slave to the bank, to the fuel outfit , to the truck dealership .... it is like spending $150,000 to buy a min wage job.

    • @rickshaw296
      @rickshaw296 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@MetalTeamster Sad, but true. Owner/operators need a tuneup on their business skills. Truck efficiency and money management should be a top priority for any trucker.

    • @alaskahaul2085
      @alaskahaul2085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      If you can’t afford to pay a 10% interest rate on a truck then you failed as a owner op go back to being a driver

    • @MetalTeamster
      @MetalTeamster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@rickshaw296 my tune up for them would be to " tune out " - permanently

    • @rickshaw296
      @rickshaw296 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alaskahaul2085 what interest rates have you paid on your trucks over the years?

  • @pauliegee6980
    @pauliegee6980 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I started with a 8000 dollar truck and always pay cash for my equipment

    • @CarlosReyes-jv1wp
      @CarlosReyes-jv1wp 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What can u get with 8k for a truck 😂

  • @David-kd5mf
    @David-kd5mf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Your doing so many people a huge service by telling your story

  • @2Pish
    @2Pish 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Can you give out exact specifications of the truck that constantly broke down so you can warn drivers to avoid year/make/model?

  • @jobwachira8471
    @jobwachira8471 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Soo sad to hear that u don't enjoy trucking as u used to back in the old days.

  • @guitary
    @guitary 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Worst decision you made? Buying the worst cup of north american coffee #timho

  • @daviddhulst1513
    @daviddhulst1513 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ive owned many trucks. In fact they were all car haulers. I purchased them new. I got by ok, just alot of overhead to run car haulers. That was 30 years ago. My next venture will be hauling RVs west from Indiana and cars back east. I will be purchasing a used truck and trailer and I will be paying cash for this. My moto is if you cant pay cash for it, you cant afford it. Good luck

  • @gregstewart3641
    @gregstewart3641 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My dad was an owner operator and the best advice he ever gave me (in 1978) was to “never” buy a truck, finish your degree

    • @wadeariss448
      @wadeariss448 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Curious as to what salary your degree has you making I bought truck for $98k and it grossing $11k per week I think buying a truck as a guy who can run it and turn wrenches is an excellent investment

    • @enigmaticnomadics
      @enigmaticnomadics 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If a guy has a good dispatch/broker sending those 11k-per-week jobs, I wholeheartedly agree. I'm trying to break into the expediting business now and will be my own mechanic. Best,@@wadeariss448

    • @leaundraeshepherd9170
      @leaundraeshepherd9170 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What if you cant turn reaches ​@@wadeariss448

  • @bobboy5508
    @bobboy5508 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’m glad you finished with positive stuff. I got tired of hearing the old timers and their negativity. I know you took responsibility for “bad” decisions. I hope my decision don’t have severe consequences. But one part of this video you said was if it wasn’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck. I identify with that, but I have found there’s ups and downs as an operator. In my 4 years of experience it works out. It all works out. So I don’t get stressed any more. Just had my first Deer hit. And it was a doozy. It jumped in front of my truck. Missed the bumper completely. Took out my radiator, intercooler, ac condensers. Just jacked my shit up. But hey insurance is a good thing. Non preventable. 1,000$ deductible. Had to get a loaner from the company but paid for. Lost 2 days though. But it’ll work out. By the way I lease right now and I gotta say. It might be more money in the end but it’s a walk away. So if I had any health or family issues or anything I walk with no harm to my credit. No debt. Yes I’ll lose all that I put in but a little piece of mind most critics of lease don’t mention. I pay for a worry free maintenance plan. I take home avg $2,000 a week. Just had a record week before the deer. Took home $3600. It’s ups and downs. Still make good avg. but I have found lots of “veterans” come and go at companies because they either think they know it all or just have outrageous expectations.

  • @stilldre84
    @stilldre84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    How would this story go if you were in a older more reliable truck?. I think its impossible to spend that amount of money in 4yrs driving my 06 Classic

    • @sportshighlights2838
      @sportshighlights2838 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      bro had a Volvo what he expected it was old too lol

    • @felipecarrillo7943
      @felipecarrillo7943 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Older trucks are also a problem, they start to come apart the older they get….they are always on the shop,

  • @adrienm2012
    @adrienm2012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You should definitely start a dispatch service.

  • @rickerhart907
    @rickerhart907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a retired driver of 28 years, all I can say is I'm glad it's over and I feel sorry for anybody that gets into it. It's not a job, it's a lifestyle and if you want to be around your family or have a house, or any kind of a life outside the truck, go find something else to do.

  • @yousef4072
    @yousef4072 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love the rocky quote! Keep the videos coming champ!

  • @AlexLopez-yv6rr
    @AlexLopez-yv6rr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You could be the hardest working guy in the world but if you make shitty decisions you won’t get anywhere. I’m 29 got 6 trucks all fully paid grossing 5-8k a week

  • @Ruddy218
    @Ruddy218 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm studying for my b class just because I want to get to know the road and the trucking business when I'm ready ill upgrade to a class A with time. Looking forward for it. But meanwhile thank you guy for the advices

    • @mvcapitolllc.7894
      @mvcapitolllc.7894 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      u may wanna reconsider that plan as the DOT will require those going through schooling after feb 2022 to receive extra training (hours of driving) to qualify before taking your test. Getting the A first will save you a lot of money

  • @SuperTalleyho
    @SuperTalleyho 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Driver for 30 years here. Any job in trucking is tough. It’s a rough way to make a living company or o/o.

    • @SuperTalleyho
      @SuperTalleyho 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wheelburnerexpress Ha ha same here. Put 3 girls through college and I just retired at 62. Never missed a meal, car or house payment, never went without health insurance. But it's not for the faint of heart or lazy people for sure.

  • @jwwilliams
    @jwwilliams 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Appreciate your giving us some heads up on some things not to do. I didn't realize that you could add repairs into your financing on your truck. I always figured if I didn't have the money I'd have to get an unrelated lone to that. I heard don't buy a Volvo and don't finance the repairs into your truck financing.
    As for the advice from old dudes that have been in the business for many years, I understand that and for the most part, I believe you're correct but I've found that some old truckers in the industry have stopped learning years ago because they've got it all figured out. They're still using a Mapsco to get directions lol and calling their wife on a flip phone. Not always the case but sometimes. How's that old saying go? Just because your old doesn't mean your wise. I've seen plenty of old dip shit's out there sadly. I guess at the end of the day everyone whether or not there old or young probably has something you can learn.
    All business is dirty not just trucking. The government's up everyone's butt, not just the truckers. If your a new guy or gal looking to get into any business then your gonna have to deal with dirty stuff, unfortunately.

  • @jamiebarry1974
    @jamiebarry1974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love driving truck, I am good at it. But it is impossible to make money, as a new driver, in Canada.

  • @vdt9478
    @vdt9478 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video.....im also a retired 30 year aircraft mechanic like your friend and this is my second career......I love it and have more passion for it than I did aviation. Times are tough and sometimes breaking even is a victory.
    I'm not giving up.

  • @font1007
    @font1007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This new engines with DEF sucks the thing to do to don't have a lot of problems is to delete the def.

    • @font1007
      @font1007 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I got 12.7 liter with no EGR or def is not new but is in great shape.

  • @kenwilliamsvoice
    @kenwilliamsvoice 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm not a trucker but I truly enjoyed this man's stories.

  • @leonardoaruca1
    @leonardoaruca1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You're telling it like it is appreciate your honesty I'm sure it will help someone out there 💯🇺🇲

  • @alexanderhill1429
    @alexanderhill1429 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Im a brand new class a license holder. Im about to start driving as a company driver for a local company in a couple of months. I like you guys videos!!! I'll definitely subscribe!! 👍

  • @RolandCaston
    @RolandCaston 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Similar situation for me. Too much credit.
    The house of cards collapsed on me. Including the IRS. 8 years later I'm driving local.

  • @nepocrates
    @nepocrates 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I am 54 retired computer programmer on the fence to upgrade my Class B to and A. These videos help me very much to know exactly what may come my and what are my options. Thank you so much for them

    • @freefromit2
      @freefromit2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      owner operator starting out is not the way to go. picture being a renter, the roof blows off, the water heater and furnace blow, whatever it is you walk away, not your problem. if you work for a company and the truck blows they just put you in another truck and you never miss a beat.

    • @georgegonzalez8818
      @georgegonzalez8818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If it's something you want to do, do it. Everyone's experience is different.

    • @randykapel7926
      @randykapel7926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Im a company driver 80k i could make more but i go home a lot

    • @ThePhukst1k
      @ThePhukst1k 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@randykapel7926 yep, 80+k OTR and work for a larger carrier. Rate bumps have been good. I get home less though.
      I simply can’t imagine handling all of the paperwork and repairs and managing the business on top of driving.
      More importantly and less subjectively; Essentially a life’s savings are all tied up into running a small fleet (assuming all liability) in one of the most cyclical, capital intensive industries, where the service itself is completely commoditized.
      Everyone has their mostly uneducated opinion about risk, talk about taking enormous and concentrated risk for such a low ROIC.

    • @TakeASlowDeepBreath
      @TakeASlowDeepBreath 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If you got experience as a company driver, going owner op is doable, and you can make a great profit, but unless you're a mechanic I would recommend never buying used. Pretty much every bad story I've heard in owning a truck comes from buying a beat up truck. You'll never save the money you think you will vs having a new truck.

  • @darrelrivers3345
    @darrelrivers3345 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video brother, I’m going through this now, I’ve been in trucking for 29 years and it’s tuff, but your advice is huge, thank you for sharing!

  • @maryrudelich9000
    @maryrudelich9000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Congratulations on your retirement. Looking for something to do? Snap up an office job. This will enable you to take better care of yourself, and ease into retirement. You’re a great guy. God bless to you, and your family. If in a couple years you find yourself yearning for the road, we’ll be here.

  • @KoWright76
    @KoWright76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If you’re leased to a company that company is taking 30-50% of your profits. Do the math people numbers don’t lie

  • @LeifInTransit
    @LeifInTransit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Glad you overcame that, we all make mistakes but good on you for sticking out for the better. Really helps to share, lots of others Including myself have done the same thing more or less. Best to move on and keep pushing!

  • @kymofungi2986
    @kymofungi2986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If anybody out there wants to own their own truck but not live on the road I have the dream owner operator position if you live or are willing to live on the North Dakota Minnesota border. Small amount of labor required at some stops but no weekends, trailers are provided, six figures net. I will give up my route and just be a fill-in, 50,000 with your own truck or 75,000 with my 2016 Volvo

  • @tonyantoniadis8767
    @tonyantoniadis8767 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great presentation for sure. Your invaluable candid talk applies to all business ventures, not just trucking. I think you are too hard on yourself. You had the courage to try and make a better life for you and your family. You are smarter for it for sure. Thank you for sharing your story. Hat off to you.

  • @thomasvizcainco5658
    @thomasvizcainco5658 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When your an owner operator drive the local routes do not go over the road., it doesn’t pay off. If your over the road drive someone else’s truck., don’t have the responsibility of fuel and repairs cause companies don’t want to pay what your worth.