I know what you mean... I drove heavy crane trucks for over forty years in the southwest... There is a LOT of stupid out there... with the grace of God, I never had as much as a scraped bumper... I look at the crap that goes on today and thank my lucky stars. Thanks for the informative video... I do miss driving.!!!! But I doubt anyone is looking for an 85-year-old driver... God Bless, Stay Safe.!!!
I have discussed delivery to Hawaii and was told I have to deliver two at the same time to Alaska first, before every trip to Hawaii... Lol (not really) As for BigFoot, he'll be like a bear, just keep moving!
My co driver and I do 4k-6k miles a week for one of the big pkg companies. It pays well but agree it is hazardous, more so in the winter. I’m retiring soon at 55 and will probably do something else on my schedule. I wouldn’t mind driving a bus RV once and a while to make a few bucks. CDL is always a valuable tool . BTW Lake Jessup outside Orlando has the second largest concentration of alligators. I crossed it 4x’s a week for six months.
I understand wanting to keep doing something during retirement. It's like dad use to say, go to college for one semester every two years, it'll keep your mind always in check and you active in life. If you want to try doing this every month or every other month my reference info is under most of my videos. And yes if you use a reference persons number that person makes a penny for every two miles, I think is how it goes. Thanks for watching and be safe out there.
I agree, if you stay calm and follow some simple guidelines lines as to pay attention to road sins and traffic 1/4 mile in front of you, then not be in a hurry, plus know if you miss your turn it is easier to make a U-turn later than panic and try to get over last minute. All works well, and the reward is seeing so many beautiful places.
I am seriously considering a career change and delivering RV's, Camper Trailers and Camper Vans. I am not interested at this time in Fifth Wheels. Is it possible to drive for a dealer only. The idea of driving for an agency does not appeal to me. In the past I have driven 24 seater buses. I have also driven 10 ton trucks for long distances.
Driving for a particular dealer, I have not heard of since the late 80's/ early 90's. I had a neighbor that drove for three dealers out of Delaware. But even that was limited to going to pick up repair units and then return them. That included setting up and breaking down. Are you looking to do Tow away or Driveaway? Tow away you need a great running truck. where as driveaway, you fly back or get another unit to take some where else, or have a tow car. Note this is an election year and if you do your research you will see that the industry has slowed down. Think, research, and then research some more. The trucking industry is closing some of the top name brand transporter companies. There are more drivers then there is merchandise. Please research before taking the leap of faith.
@@dtnlivinglife6731 I am doing that research now and asking as many questions as I can think of. I want to pick up new units for delivery in Ontario, Canada ........ where I live. I will be making a decision soon. If I do this I will be purchasing a new vehicle. No used for me. Thank you for reaching out to me. If I have more questions I hope you wont mind me reaching back out to you. Thank you
Short answer, yes. If she is a driver, she can be with you on any load. If she is not a driver, she can be with you once a year. . th-cam.com/users/shortsWvJhksyn2XA?si=qYE9rXP8C478_23a
@@user-dn2dr8px3d I think it's higher... 42,795 fatal car crashes in 2022 www.usatoday.com/money/blueprint/auto-insurance/fatal-car-crash-statistics/#:~:text=There%20are%20nearly%2043%2C000%20fatal,rate%20is%20less%20than%201%25.
Lol The putheads that wine about you doing your job are probably sitting in there momma's basement to lazy to provide for themselves........ keep on trucking..
Those that cry me a river, I believe, are the Lazy Humans who want everything with no effort. Don't get me wrong, I know I am Lazy, but I want what I "work" for. And my ADHD, or whatever those letters are, Keeps me in line for getting it done! LoL "Work Smarter, Not Harder" does not reduce work, only produces a better outcome for harder-working people!
I know what you mean... I drove heavy crane trucks for over forty years in the southwest... There is a LOT of stupid out there... with the grace of God, I never had as much as a scraped bumper... I look at the crap that goes on today and thank my lucky stars. Thanks for the informative video... I do miss driving.!!!!
But I doubt anyone is looking for an 85-year-old driver... God Bless, Stay Safe.!!!
Congrats on never getting a scraped bumper. And better yet, congrats on 85 and still wanting to work (adveture).
I would love to drive early mornings! Bigfoot may cross you. But don't want to leave Hawaii.
I have discussed delivery to Hawaii and was told I have to deliver two at the same time to Alaska first, before every trip to Hawaii... Lol (not really)
As for BigFoot, he'll be like a bear, just keep moving!
I feel much safer driving my Tractor Trailer than my car.
I agree with you on that.
Same lol. And the breaks on regular vehicles feel way too touchy now.
My co driver and I do 4k-6k miles a week for one of the big pkg companies. It pays well but agree it is hazardous, more so in the winter. I’m retiring soon at 55 and will probably do something else on my schedule. I wouldn’t mind driving a bus RV once and a while to make a few bucks. CDL is always a valuable tool . BTW Lake Jessup outside Orlando has the second largest concentration of alligators. I crossed it 4x’s a week for six months.
I understand wanting to keep doing something during retirement. It's like dad use to say, go to college for one semester every two years, it'll keep your mind always in check and you active in life. If you want to try doing this every month or every other month my reference info is under most of my videos. And yes if you use a reference persons number that person makes a penny for every two miles, I think is how it goes. Thanks for watching and be safe out there.
The big cities are very stressful,other than that driving jobs are great
I agree, if you stay calm and follow some simple guidelines lines as to pay attention to road sins and traffic 1/4 mile in front of you, then not be in a hurry, plus know if you miss your turn it is easier to make a U-turn later than panic and try to get over last minute. All works well, and the reward is seeing so many beautiful places.
I have a 1ton I’d love to haul locally
Call the recruiter on the webpage and they will let you know what they can do for you. Use my 9677 as a reference if you would like. Thank you.
Which company pay the best per mile?
When you do houling RVs.
Thanks.
Depends
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If anyone is wondering about wages. He doesn't tell you. Dont waste your time.
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I am seriously considering a career change and delivering RV's, Camper Trailers and Camper Vans. I am not interested at this time in Fifth Wheels. Is it possible to drive for a dealer only. The idea of driving for an agency does not appeal to me.
In the past I have driven 24 seater buses. I have also driven 10 ton trucks for long distances.
Driving for a particular dealer, I have not heard of since the late 80's/ early 90's. I had a neighbor that drove for three dealers out of Delaware. But even that was limited to going to pick up repair units and then return them. That included setting up and breaking down. Are you looking to do Tow away or Driveaway? Tow away you need a great running truck. where as driveaway, you fly back or get another unit to take some where else, or have a tow car.
Note this is an election year and if you do your research you will see that the industry has slowed down. Think, research, and then research some more. The trucking industry is closing some of the top name brand transporter companies. There are more drivers then there is merchandise.
Please research before taking the leap of faith.
@@dtnlivinglife6731 I am doing that research now and asking as many questions as I can think of. I want to pick up new units for delivery in Ontario, Canada ........ where I live. I will be making a decision soon. If I do this I will be purchasing a new vehicle. No used for me. Thank you for reaching out to me. If I have more questions I hope you wont mind me reaching back out to you. Thank you
Does your wife drive too? Or does Horizon allow a passenger, non driver?
Short answer, yes.
If she is a driver, she can be with you on any load. If she is not a driver, she can be with you once a year.
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@@dtnlivinglife6731 Thank you. CDL A here nearing retirement, don't want to travel alone anymore.
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Should work now
Truck driving is the 6th most dangerous job so close but not number 1
Thank you, I like being corrected, it edu-ma-cates me.
and as sarcastic as I am, I actually mean that, I like learning.
Thank you
300 to 310 per state every
What are you referring too?
300 to 310 per state? Every?
Sorry trying to understand.
Thats how many people die in accidents pre state 300 310.in every single state
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I think it's higher...
42,795 fatal car crashes in 2022
www.usatoday.com/money/blueprint/auto-insurance/fatal-car-crash-statistics/#:~:text=There%20are%20nearly%2043%2C000%20fatal,rate%20is%20less%20than%201%25.
Where did you go to high school
Two High Schools.
1- Southwest High Fort Worth Texas
2- Rockdale High Rockdale Texas
Looked like one of my old Army buddies@@dtnlivinglife6731
he was tough as nails
Lol The putheads that wine about you doing your job are probably sitting in there momma's basement to lazy to provide for themselves........ keep on trucking..
HaHa... You too Sir!
Cry me a River
Those that cry me a river, I believe, are the Lazy Humans who want everything with no effort.
Don't get me wrong, I know I am Lazy, but I want what I "work" for. And my ADHD, or whatever those letters are, Keeps me in line for getting it done! LoL
"Work Smarter, Not Harder" does not reduce work, only produces a better outcome for harder-working people!