Advice for your First Year as a New Truck Driver #2
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- Welcome new truck drivers! Here are 6 tips to help you become a better truck driver. Just because you have a cdl doesn’t make you a truck driver. Trucking can be a wonderful career if you treat it right. Maybe one day, you’ll be a full blown trucker. Just never stop learning! Trucking allows me to see so much of the USA and I enjoy sharing my vlogs with you!
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Why do they punch people who park beside refer for parking 10 hrs?
876 Trucking that was more of a joke but sometimes reefers are really loud so guys that don’t haul them have a hard time sleeping at night
@@DrivenTrucking oohhh now i get it. lol
I start my 4 week 180 hour trucking school October 26th and love your videos. I have always moved over for cars on the shoulder, but what is proper etiquette for a CDL driver when you just can’t go into the left lane like another truck or multiple cars blocking it? @Driven Trucking
If someone is trying to pass but can only go 1 mph faster, I will slow down just so they're off my side.
I’ve started doing this and it’s way less stressful in the end. I’ll get to my appointment, a couple seconds won’t kill anyone.
But then again why the heck are they trying to pass you when they are only going 1 mph faster. People like that kinda piss me off and I don’t let off sometimes.
@@danzilla3223 because you dont want to ride someone's ass or go slower than the speed limit if you dont have to
@@ICYPROFITS Thank you.
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That makes you an asshole roadhog... get off your cruise control truck driving is not a race!
Tip from an experienced pro: If you should find yourself in a situation where you must pull over and park on the shoulder of a major highway, when the time comes to continue driving, do NOT just pull back onto the highway at slow speed from a stopped position. DO build up to highway speed while driving ON the shoulder and THEN gradually merge back onto the most right hand lane of the highway.
Best advice I can give is LEARN PATIENCE!! It is sorely lacking today. Many four wheelers drive like jackasses on PCP. DO NOT let other drivers rush you to do something unsafe. Keep your distance, put your head on a swivel and USE YOUR MIRRORS and when in doubt, get your BUTT out and look. Anticipate problems before they happen. Take nothing for granted. Trucking can be hard but DO NOT let bad drivers ruin your day. Expect them, deal with them and FORGET them. Lastly, show some courtesy. You’d be surprised how doing so can lower your stress and make your day better!
100% agreed 👍🏻
1. Before backing, pull up as far as you can. In other words, use every inch possible-it will help put you put it in the hole better.
2. When passing another vehicle, go a little extra before coming back over in case you throw or kick up a rock and and ding/crack someone else's windshield.
Excellent advice, thank you
Truckstop parking lots ARE NOT NASCAR tracks SLOW DOWN When you get into the parking lot...at any given time we all have to walk across at some point
Agreed! That is a big pet peeve of mine
But how will they beat the clock? Thanks FMCSA.
YES!!!!
True 1st year driver and I’m guilty of this one 😓💪🏾
Keep your ego in check. Just because someone drives an automatic or drives for a mega, does not mean you are a better driver, and even if you are...be humble.
When someone is in a slow truck and attempting to pass you, do NOT speed up so he can’t pass. You leave that driver pissing off all the 4 wheelers behind him who don’t realize he can’t get over his limit.
As for your last point, I always get over but many times trucks will jump over before I even have a chance to, effectively forcing me to pass right by the person on the shoulder, instead of being courteous and allowing me over too. Greed is endangering lives out here.
I couldn’t agree more
caserri Which is exactly why I don’t own a radio. In the old days, there were a lot of good ol boys willing to help you out or have a chat with you...but now it’s just a bunch of knuckleheads having a pissing contest.
My lead driver had 30 years and he came over to a big company to be a lead driver on a lease. He has his own trucks but he wanted to do some training before he retired.
Dude could whip in any kind of back no matter how tight. Blind side with no swing room hed get it in within a matter of seconds. Occasionally drivers would come out and ask him how many years he had (because crst truck) and he'd tell them he's new, it's his first month. Like "why, was that good?". I thought it was hilarious.
But yeah everyone assumed he was a shitty driver and we'd get random shit on the cb.
But it's justified. Most of the drivers I came across at that company had no business in a truck. I've seen people get into multiple accidents in a single month and dispatch just didn't care.
Agreed Fuck that CN bs. I don't own one and never will. My drives are peaceful.
Whenever this happens to me I push my way as far over in the lane as I can. I’ll put tires on or just over the line if I have to just to put any kind of gap between me and that shoulder
In the winter if ur rolling 15mph with ur hazards on and everyone is passing u ur a road hazard just park it
Nacho Chavez yessss
100% this.
Yes seen way to many bad wrecks caused by this. Rookies think of it like this u driving 10 to 15 miles an hour is only 100 to 150 miles for your 10 hour drive just shut her down get off and reat start over in the morning.
But isn't a hazard for people to be driving 75-80 in PA while its practically blizzard. Walls of snow and ice covering me (semi speeding)
@@ncrtransport5993 your talking about extreme weather thats another ball game. The rules state that you should drive at what the weather or road conditions permit. A complete white out blizzard doesnt permit 75 80 but possible ice road in western Oklahoma doesnt mean driving 10 to 15 mph with hazards either you now became a slow moving harazard yourself. What i said is more for those driver who dont have the experinece yet to tackel the conditions if your affraid of the conditions and traveling at those speeds and affraid you should just call it a night. Afraid cuband possible bad conditions might lead to bad decisions and maneuvers.
Stay behind me if your gonna pull off the road in 1/4 of a mile.
I always do my best to stay behind in that situation but some drivers start swerving both lanes, or slow down to 45, even if I stay in sight of the mirrors
Nothing pisses me off more when I need to stop somewhere real quick and fuel up and every pump has a truck at it but only 2 or 3 are actually getting fuel
It's the normal rather than the exception this day and age.
Sadly
I always pull forward and NEVER break in the fuel island. There have been times when I’ll pull forward, go inside to get something and be held up by a long line or slow cashier, only to return to my truck with the driver behind me madder than a hornet. Not intentional but some things can’t be helped.
@@SanDmaNTheFreakTrucker yeah that happened to me as well but its the norm as mentioned sadly 😐
How do u know theyre not fueling? And it makes no sense to take up a parking spot needed for someone who is out of hrs just so u can run in and grab a coffee or smokes or take a piss.
I was at a pilot driver went in to take a shower while he was in the fuel island manager came out had it towed. We all parked and watched
EPIC!
They need to do that more often!
Few years ago I was in Iowa with a student. He wanted to get a shower. The parking lot was full, he filled up the truck, and left it on the fuel island. And went to go take a shower.After a while he called me up, wanted to know where I parked. I told him I have not parked yet. But I will be shutting down in Ohio tonight.
Learn how to read a road map and don't trust your GPS all the time.
to hell with road maps, I will use modern technology and common sense. Never had a issue after a full year driving. If I get stranded somewhere maybe I'll use the road map as firewood?
Thank you. My co driver is so ridiculous. He will see a sign on the road that tells him where he needs to turn but if the gps says different he will follow that gps to the end of the earth. He has three gps set up while he drives he stares at the gps more than he looks st the road
@countryman usn like me? I for fucking sure assure you you don't find me anywhere other than on a highway, on a interstate or in a truck stop. If not any of those 3 I'm at home gaming. I don't just blindly follow a gps, I have eyes and pay attention to signs. I refuse to use a road map because it's inefficient. Time spent pulled over looking at a map could easily and more quickly be used doing the same thing with a phone. Sorry gramps, but its not the 80s anymore
There is something to be said about a professional truck driver. A career driver who respects all other drivers. Whether they are new or experienced. Newbs need to be taught by experienced drivers. Just because you went through truck driving school only means you know how to move your truck down the road. Be open minded to experience and respect all drivers. You will continue to learn the paths to truly be professional. For those of you who think it’s okay to punch another driver for ignorance, you also have much to learn. In fact you may even have something to teach respectfully. Also I would like to add, get a freaking CB radio in you truck! It may save your life, or mine! If you don’t like what’s being said on the air than just turn down the volume enough to not be annoying. Learn the rules of the radio and the road.
Be professional out there, drivers! Your job is important to this country and, the safety of others on the road around you. 😎
New truck driver tip - fuel islands are for getting fuel.......... period!
Tell the veteran bull haulers that smh lol
Tell that to the old heads
Any man that ends their sentences with.... Period! Is sus..
@@TEMPO690 SUS? Sorry, I’m not understanding.
That make you even more sus..
My #1 tip is to get two years over the road experience before you begin training other rookies. Five years would be better.
Totally agree with you...the biggest problem is these training companies having non experience training other non experience drivers
@Little PAW 1969 That shouldn't even be legal.
@Little PAW 1969 now that's just stupid!!
If they're doing that, they need to be out of business
@Little PAW 1969 couldn't pay me enough to sleep while one of these steering wheel holders drive me around...the claims department have to be the busiest department at these companies.
I'm guessing with that many trucks, they can afford to do what they do
SemperFido9915 That’s what common sense would be . But trainer companies (aka mega carriers) are the ones writing the regulations . We see how that’s working
My #1 tip is the FOOD you eat. If u eat junk food u wont be able to drive ur best mile you going to feel sleepy and tired...... FOOD!!!!!!!!!!!°°°°
Tip #1 Always have funds availiable to get yourself back home from anywhere in the country for emergencies or more likely,surprise unemployment.
Great advice. We've all seen company's shutting down and abandoning there drivers on the road. and also take a penny a mile and put it away for retirement so In 20 years when you hate everything about trucks dispatchers shippers receiver's you can quit. That is only about $30 a week for the average driver. It you start you won't even miss it.
@@stevesilverson5001 bruh who the hell is doing this shit for 20 god damn years. I save my entire check most weeks so I can get out in 3 !!!
@@EmperorDionx yes. But I spent the first ten or so trying to pay off back d support so I would be one of the deadbeat dad's out there. In too of e few more venues that didn't work out so well. I can't blame trucking. It was good to me. Butt I'm still tired of it
Also don’t lock your self out your truck in the fuel island always have a key on you and have a hide-a-key somewhere one your truck
Brandon Howard , been there, done that... 😞
Brandon Howard did that last week
Or just get in the habit of either always take your key with you OR at the very least make sure you leave a window cracked/open before getting out
This is exactly why I keep a key clipped to the dipstick in my Tripak.
Some One That’s what i do when leaving truck on while at Shipper/Receiver. Always leave the window down half way
Thanks for the great tips. There is something I’ve always wondered about fuel island etiquette. I’m a female driver, driving team on a regional reefer account through the Midwest. We don’t need to stop for 10 hour breaks and I usually use rest areas for my 30. I drive the night shift and when I need to stop for a few minutes to grab a coffee/snack and restroom, I usually go through the fuel island, pull forward and run in. I know that this causes a knee jerk negative reaction from some drivers, but the break usually take 7-10 minutes and typically, there are multiple empty pumps. There are multiple reasons why I do this. One-restroom stops are few and far between in the Midwest and most truck stops have a men’s room right inside the truck stop near the fuel desk, but the ladies room is significantly farther. Add finding a parking spot and walking through lot to that, and I’m just trying not to wet myself. I’m not going to use a bottle or go outside. The other reason is that while I’m not afraid walking through truck stop lots at night, I am very nervous about waking between trailers. If something bad were going to happen, that seems like the ideal place. This makes the walk through the lot take significantly longer. It’s a long time of having my guard up, being aware of every danger/surroundings. The fuel island is typically well lit, well populated, and I can get in and get out with the minimum amount of risk or needing to be hyper aware. Just like most drivers, when I pull the red and yellow. I’d like to give my mind a rest while taking care of things instead of being on super scan mode making sure that I don’t get hurt or put in uncomfortable situations by a driver that wants to chat me up or whatever. How can I accomplish these same goals without being rude on the fuel pump area? It’s hard to find the answer because most drivers only have the solo male perspective.
Also, I just want to add that I have been so impressed with drivers in the few years I’ve been doing this. 99% of male drivers have treated me with nothing but respect. They even go out of their way to hold doors etc which makes me a little uncomfortable because I’m just another driver out here and don’t want special treatment but I appreciate the gesture a lot. More about what it says about them than what it does about me. As compared to other industries I’ve been in, I get equal respect and pay for equal work.
Any advice or opinions would be appreciated
I don’t think there’s anything wrong with parking in front of the fuel island for a short break and completely understandable how you do so. On the night shift things are different but it’s not something I can talk about in the video due to common sense not being so common. Also, I hold the door for everyone not just the women 😋
I hold doors to other males maybe what you think is a special treatment isn't... some women will not even thank you for it thinking you want something when you're just polite with everybody
Toilet paper??? Ever since I discovered wet wipes, I haven't used anything else.
Same here
I carry both 😂
The wet ones seem to burn a little bit lol
@@jimcrawford3259 fragrance free..no burn
Soon to be discontinued wet wipes cause major plumbing problems everywhere and big problems at the shit plants too. Bottle of water pour some on the toilet paper to keep the bung hole poo free.
The biggest lesson I learned in my 5 years driving is to slow down and think about what you are doing. Speeding doesn't save you that much more time. Doing a repetitive task quickly because "I've done it a thousand times," leads to mistakes, lost time due to roadside breakdowns, injuries, and even death (yours or someone else's). So slow down for a minute, think about what you are doing or the task that needs to be done, develop a plan, then execute it.
The dispatcher is only out for himself he is not out for you remember remember what you have to do first pick up the load take it safely in the abide by the law do not let them talk you into doing anything that will jeopardize your load or license
Dont let truckers bully you out here they are cowards and want NO SMOKE lol😂😂😂😂
That’s very true
Do a video about the difference between rural and urban driving with some tips. I haul grain and probably drove for 2 years before I ever encountered real city traffic in Minneapolis. It was a rude awakening compared to the 2 lanes in North Dakota and Montana.
I just passed my CDL permit test and am going through driving school right now. Thank you so much for these videos.
Bobtails stop taking a full parking spot
Well if there's no other Bobtail spots left I'm a legally park it where I can. Bobtail have to follow the same hours of service as having a trailer on.
@@colinsphoneemail you sound like a bitch what that kind of talk
@@daviddrake9798 well if there are no more bobtail spots, where do you suggest they park? Oh and "you're a bitch" is not an answer...
I've seen open bobtail spots, but the bobtails are in the regular areas. Also, these hotshot drivers taking up spaces. These have no business back there at all. Pisses me off.
@@daviddrake9798 well you can kiss my ass. Cuz I'm going to park wherever I'm legally can. I have the same hours of service rules and can just as easily get a ticket by parking where I'm not supposed to. How do you know I didn't just drag a trailer 2000 miles and drop it down the road and got kicked out because they don't allow you to park there while they're loading the trailer. You're the little bitch. It's jackasses like you that we don't need out here
lol, the funny thing is that some veterans need to abide by your list. Also for new driver's: USE YOUR MIRRORS. you should know where your truck & trailer is at all time's.
Great video. My advice is always be polite everywhere you go, shipper, receiver, truck stop and on the road.
Agreed
sometimes shipper reciever make thier mind before meeting truck driver to be rude there you can not do anything boss
I would like to add to the "get over" part. When there's traffic behind you, do not get over all the way. Schmucks will pass on the right, defeating the purpose of you moving over. By moving over only half-way, you're leaving half the lane clear rather than the schuck occupying the whole right hand lane. And usually when the schmucks get the hint that you're not going to allow their inconsiderate movement, they usually give up trying to pass on the right and get in behind you.
Turn your flashers on when 15mph below the posted speed limit. So Prime, Crete, Raider Express and Swift should always have them on in west Texas.
Better yet, STAY OFF INTERSTATE or go home!! You're like a clogged artery
HA!!! -Swift Driver
Not all trucks can go 80 mph in texas so just pass them instead of bitching
HahahaxD I'm a swift driver and it's not far from the truth. I want to go faster, but swift won't let me go faster haha.
Also, don’t pull off on the roadside shoulder on a whim. Find a better place to do so like the shoulder of an off ramp. That way other truck drivers don’t need to be changing lanes all the time!
Yes if possible for sure
Sorry to hear that about your uncle. That is one thing that bothers me also. We as truck drivers need to practice this every time we pass a car or truck on the side of the road. I also believe every driver should do this. It a safety thing and a respect thing.
Keep your CB on. And put the phones down
phone up, CB non existant
Truckers please use your TURN SIGNALS WHEN CHANGING LANES,,,, THANK YOU
Good tips thank you! Appreciate the heads up! As a female driver and being in my 1st year out here ? There’s not a whole lot of love for the new person. I would think drivers would WANT to school the newbies because that’s who’s gonna be out on the road with you.. but thank you sir, for taking the time 👍
Great points all, I would add, Don't be a BILLYBOB BIG RIGGER!!! Don't be cocky. You are most likely a 80,000lb missle, you can't stop on a dime. Be courteous to all , big trucks and 4 wheelers alike.
Absolutely
Following distance, getting out & looking before you back up.
Great tips for new drivers. I would one day like to see the respect drivers gave other drivers like they once did. It's crazy out here these days..
Would be nice to see the professionalism of truckers return but I dought it...until these mega companies stop giving every idiot a CDL those days will never return
@@chuckyf-u2395 I would definitely agree and how unfortunate that is..
It's more than crazy it's down right dangerous.
When passing a slow truck, don't jump out into the left lane when you can clearly see a (third) truck passing you. Be kind to those who can go faster than you. This is especially true when climbing a large grade because the left lane could already be 10+ deep (which you can not see behind the truck) and you now have slammed down all that traffic. Good way to cause a major accident.
In Australia we flash high beams to let other truckies know it's clear and they flick their blinkers left/right/left or vice versa to say thanks
The Same here in europe.
1. Don’t try to race me when I move over to another lane to let you merge on the interstate.
2. Don’t come to a complete stop when I slow down to let you merge on the interstate in front of me especially when you know you aren’t governed.
MotivativeThinking2 Thanks!
Big facts
I agree with #4! I also agree with the last 2 also. When I was a reefer driver I did my best to pull into a parking area as to not bug anyone else. Once I was told byba fella " arr you such a rookie that you can not back in?" I turned it around and backed in. Next to him and put my reefer on non stop! The next morning he looked wierd with red eyes. Needless to say I do not beleive he ever repeated that comment to a reefer driver again. At least I hooe he didn't.
Hell yeah Brother!..
Lmao, I tried to be courteous with my reefer as well. It’s a grueling job as it is without making it more difficult for yourself or others on top of it.
@@DrivenTrucking I know huh...
Noise has never bothered me out here in 22 years. I actually can’t sleep without the truck stop noise 🤣🤣🤣🤣 it’s part of the industry. If they don’t like a reefer next to them, let THEM move spots. Don’t put your equipment in jeopardy of getting hit or making it difficult for the guys around you to get out because some pansies need quiet. They can buy earplugs! The tail sticks out further when you nose in. Keep the shiny side up
I pull in head first sometimes to avoid the noise of super truckers and their old jalopies. One time I woke up at two in the morning and had to move because I was getting gassed out by the wreck parked next to me.
Oh I actually just asked this but I dont know if anyone will see my comment. Im planning on going to trucking school in October so theres tons of stuff I dont know and am still trying to learn. Why is it rude to park a reefer truck next to a non-reefer truck? Im assuming reefer trucks just make a ton of noise?
Thanks, great 👍🏻 advice for newbies and veterans Truckers, Be safe & God Bless.
I am looking into a career change, and your channel has been extremely informative. I appreciate your time and dedication to your craft and looking out for new drivers as well as people like myself!!
great videos i love them my lady and i r planning on getting our class a licence and we found the perfect teacher thats u god bless u amd family thanks.
Take your time and don't let dispatch cause you to hurry.
I always enjoy your content. I wish more people would actually listen to this advice.
Thank you
I found your channel today and am instantly hooked lol. I'm a new driver for FedEx and love this career! Thank you for your videos, they help so much 😎
Thank you very much, I am learning a lot through these videos as a new trucker driver
Park as far away as you can....YOU will need the exercise...Stay healthy my friends
Agreed, I almost always park in the back
I used to do this when I was OTR.
Listen I have said this over and over but trucking doesn't have to be the way it is today. If we all stepped back and remembered that we had to learn. We all made mistakes and if it had not been for someone that took a couple of minutes out of their days to show us the right way then where would of been today? Just try to help someone what is it going to hurt? I can be just as bad as the next guy to bitch about it and not do anything to fix it but I have to stop that also.
Chris Guess Trucking culture, just like every other profession changes with the people. When you get a new generation of people in the business, they bring their attitude and unique ways with them. Nothings much we can do about that🤷🏾♂️
@@kdeezo326 Yes that is true right up to where you said nothing much we can do anything about that. Yes we can do something about that. Show them that is doesn't have to be this way. The best leaders lend by exaplame, they don't just sit on the sideline a record others mistakes and make fun or bitch. They step in a try to help with the problem, but I am no better than the next guy most of the time and I just want to get on with my day. I need to fix myself as well.
I get tired the newest younger drivers are closed minded and self absorbed and think they are entitled to stuff makes it hard to teach.
Good morning Brian
Well said brother 👍
Hope all is going well so take care and be safe out there 🤠🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Enjoying your videos! It’s been a lifelong dream to get in the trucking career. I just got my cdl and I start my first OTR job next week.
If you got a 62mph truck... don’t try to pass another 62 mph truck in a 70 mph zone.
I recommend cb radios. Alot of drivers dont use them anymore but can help you get out if trouble, ask for help, directions, or a heads up of issues on the road.
Super useful! Thanks for the post!
You are so right about every word you said!!!
I appreciate the videos you and Sammy (from make sense) put out. I’m using both of you as mentors since I am new to owning a truck. Like I said in an earlier comment. 28 years as a company driver. Switching from company driver to owner operator honestly was a lot harder than I thought. Especially when loads that you book fall through. Currently leased on with Landstar.
Correction MakeCents. Lol
Thank you so much, yes it’s a tough transition. I’m glad I have guys I can look to for advice. Since I’m relatively new I just try to get my story out there so even if it’s what not to do people can learn 🤷🏼♂️
Be humble. No matter how long you've been doing something, there are always things to learn or different ways of getting to the same endpoint. Sometimes tips, tricks or other ways of doing something come from those who may not be as seasoned as yourself. Seeing things from a different perspective doesn't make you anything less or them anything more. Knowledge is power and wisdom comes from applying that knowledge.
Fantastic advice
Love your videos, keep em coming!!💯💯💯👍
Great blog. Keep em coming.
My tip? This is a lifestyle. Take it or leave it.
Pay attention to Everything Around You give Everyone Space get over for emergency vehicles and everyone else help each other if you can
Gary Burbank88, I love your comment on the helping each other out there on the road as truck drive
@@mustaphabaldeh8490 thank you yes if someone is in need of help stop and help them out is how my dad my uncle and grandpa taught me
I miss the days of seeing 4 trucks stopped on the side but only one truck down
Im sorry about your uncle, I like your videos you are a great spokesman for the industry. thank you for you knowledge and your time.
Thank you, for including #6!
I agree with you on a lot of things. I would add stop parking by the scale or in front of the scale. Put your phone down.
I run reefer. If you have an unmaintained reefer it’s going to be loud. If a reefer does park by you remember his load is going to the grocery store your family shops at.
Great video.
Thanks Leon and thanks for not taking personally what I said about reefers. I drove one for over five years and I did my best to park next to other reefers when possible, keywords being when possible.
I think it is bad for me when they pull up next to me, then I imagine how the driver must feel. Although if they're running on continuous mode it is easier to tolerate.
If I had to put my hazard lights on at 65 in an 80 zone I’d never turn them off
Preach brother! Condolences to your family.
Hey buddy you really nailed..! Almost everything you talk about I learned by my years of driving, my first driving experience was with Swift..like you says the mega carriers and I have a very good trainer who I still in touch for 7 years I have my cousin as my mentor who being driving for 38 years and now im addicted to this job. I’m owner operator. You doing a great job with your videos. Well done.!
i had a short time as a trucker and i just want to extend a thank you for what the industry does for america. i understand it can be hard and you hardly get a thank you, or recognition but please be safe and keep on trucking. especially to you new truckers out there.
Thank you so very much, we appreciate that
Wow sorry to here that about your Uncle that is a very good call move over in a good lane or a safe lane !!! Make sure you use your mirrors every few seconds safe driving.
I drive a delivery box truck, this lady was hiding behind me in the blind spot, so tailgating, 2 cars were on the shoulder ahead fixing a flat right on the white line, I checked my mirrors, signaling, got over in the left lane, then she thought it would be a great time to pass me on the right, what a jerk, and dangerous for the people on the side of the road, I didn't even know she was behind me.
I love this channel man.
I like this guy 🤔 makes good sense
good advice there.. and heres one for you carry some pain meds as you never know when that tooth or back is going to hurt
I have my Aleve and Tylenol handy 😊👍🏻
The story about your uncle really got me. Great advice
Thanks for videos man. I been contemplating making a move to the trucking industry.
I drove for a company where as soon as your wheels start to turn it places you On Duty Driving and actually put me in violation. If you are in the fuel island and you're out of hours it does not give you an excuse. That's just piss poor planning.
Matthew T more like the government has pisspoor management skills over my time.
@@pamelastewart8274 Nah, if you're violating HOS, you didn't plan your trip.
Thank you for the useful tips. Some are common sense. Some don't apply to me, as I drive locally for a freight company. I know that I'll never leave this job willingly, but someday, I might try OTR trucking. I enjoy your videos, keep making them! Thanks again brother trucker and stay safe out there!
Thank you so much
Think ahead and get out of your phone. Love all these tips for every day drivers as well as all us truckers. Great video man.
I appreciate your videos.
This is great stuff. I just recently got my CDL and have gone through training and come this Sunday/Monday I will be out on my own for the first time. I'm very excited and kinda nervous at the same time also. So any and all tips are appreciated. Thanks again!
Liked and subscribed!
Good Luck and God Bless.
Good luck to you! The biggest thing is if you do get yourself into some trouble, don’t compound the problem. Immediately find a place you can pull off or even to the side of the road, safely of course, and figure it out 👍🏻
@@lindycorgey2743 thank you God bless you also!
@@DrivenTrucking thanks so much!
Good advice for new drivers and also some of this old hands out here
Thats such a noble way of life, salute to those that brought you up like that,there is not much of people left like that for that I salute you Sir.
Thank you very much 😊
More excellent advice. Thanks 🚛
Drive paranoid and expect the worst at all times.
Metalhead Mike mmm, paranoid implies flinchy. Awareness is best. I find when I am relaxed and aware, my reflexes are more deliberate, vs reactionary. Paranoid would imply everyone/everything is a danger. This is a hazard due to the fact this approach makes one drive too slow.
Yes sir. This is my theme for driving. Saves you a lot of grief assuming that everything will go wrong. That way you will plan accordingly and double check yourself. Then you can relax.
Thanks bro, my wife and I are new team drivers and these tips are REALLY helpful to us.... please keep these videos coming. Drive safe brother
Q-Dawwg626 I’ll tell you what I was told when I first drove team... never leave your truck, by yourself or together, without your own key. 😉😊
@@debij8313 Hell yeah.... as a former Police officer I just wish I could carry my firearm but company policy restricts it
They have anything in their policy on tasers, stun guns, or mace? Especially for your wife. As a female, you’re good at a truckstop when you’re together or near your truck. But if she leaves the truck to go inside on her own, which she’ll do, you become a “lot lizard” to idiots. And if company restricts the small stuff too, get one of the kitty cat key chains with the pointy ears. No one notices it and it’s always super handy. 😊
@@debij8313I'll research more on the policies because I need to be safe always. Situational awareness is top priority
Absolutely! The good news is that there are more good guys out there than bad, and they’re usually more than happy to help out (Or protect). I’ve been driving solo most of my 12 years and haven’t had any major issues.
A lot of good tips and points in that if your new truck driver pay attention
I just recently started about 1 month ago. I like it. Thanks for all of this info. I am a reefer driver. And there has been a few people who helped me back up. I always have trouble
Good points. How bout use your cb radio ? ESP when hazards are ahead. You could save someone a lot of time or confusion with some helpful information.
That’s a big one
Well Dam ! Well said! Please do a video on these guys wearing Flip Flops while operating in commerce
@Kirill Bykov I had a guy tell me this when I was on a 34 at loves. Walked in to get some food and I was talking to my brother. The guy was 300 pounds, easy, and well dressed. I told him he should lose the weight because it makes him look like a lazy slob. Lol
Salute to you my brother ✊🏽✊🏽
Keep up the good videos u have big a major help in my training and has help me become one of the best in my class. U are very informative and I thank you for all you do
Thanks James, I appreciate it. I hope I am helping people 👍🏻
@@DrivenTrucking u definitely are
I remembered starting with this one company... big company too. in the orientation guy starts off talking about drivers and lack of communication, unity and a few minutes later they are telling us NOT to use our light to communicate... wtf??!! I voiced my opinion that I WILL continue to use my lights to communicate -thank you for letting me in etc. and brought up how he starts off with his speech and this is a great example of enforcing the lack of unity lol he just looked at me and it was dropped XD
btw nice to see you've gotten caught up on sleep lol
Lol, I think the Internet has given some people a pseudo-set of balls. I love that deer in headlights look 😂
SOME companies don't like you using your lights to signal people because it's """"TECHNICALLY"""" directing traffic.
But let me ask you this: how long do you think I was on the road by myself before I started communicating with other drivers via high beam Morse code (not really but lol)?
That was a rhetorical question. The answer is, the first guy that wanted in front of me got the good old "come on over". The first guy that let me in got some marker light love.
A HUGE part of defensive driving is communicating your intention as soon as you know you're going to do it. That includes things like telling people you're going to let them over. And let's face it, I wouldn't give you the "come on over" if it wasn't safe for you to do so and I'd identified that.
I hope to become a trucker one day. I hope you make more videos of advice. 👍
Great advice!
Make your bed every morning. It is a mental thing.
Also, DOT can actually write a ticket if your bed isn't made. One of our drivers got one! Make the bed.
I will do better.
#2 Never, repeat NEVER flash your brights!!!!
Some GANGS initiation for new members is to kill anyone who flashes high and low beams .......especially on back country 2 lane roads. BE CAREFUL !!!!
@@garywendeln7114 lmao. Yeah? Is it?
@@jeffdrier4460 yes
I should have mentioned that it's mostly on desolate isolated back roads in the late hours at night or in early hours of the morning. Usually they will come at you with their bright lights on and if you flash them high beams they will turn around and hunt you down and harm you I don't know if it's for four wheelers or big trucks or whatever but there have been incidents of them happening
@@garywendeln7114 you know that's just a big BS rumor right?!?! IT DOESNT HAPPEN IN REAL LIFE
Nice!! Very true and practical!! Nice video!
You should do a podcast man, I’m telling you. I’m a new truck driver and always looking for advise, even while driving. Love your videos my friend!