How To Be A Truck Driver In 2021
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 พ.ย. 2020
- Want to know how to be a truck driver? In this video I lay out a step by step SIMPLE plan how to become a truck driver. These steps will be evergreen so whether you want to know how to be a truck driver in 2021 or 2020, the tips will stay the same. Enjoy and Stay Driven!
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@@DrivenTrucking can I ask you a question❓
@@marklepka7994 it’s an engagement method for talking head videos on TH-cam. No reason other than to change the camera angle to keep people engaged for audience retention.
@@DrivenTrucking hey another question for U
As a retired truck driver the best advice I can give is invest in a mini fridge, an electric stovetop, a nice TV/computer, a small grill for summer, adblocker for listening to things on youtube, A dehydrator for fruits and meats. Use truck stops for showers, laundry, and socializing. But don't give in and buy their over priced stuff. Plan your comfort accordingly. It's key for the long haul. Drive safe. Love from Wisconsin!
We can agree on how much you can be deducting from my salary to payback what ever cost of plane logistics you're gonna spend on me.
did make decent money?
I'm 58, Debt free, have 10k left on my house, I have no family..... and an introvert... I start Trucking School August 30th.
How did it go?
@@time2unwind690 It went great Landed a job with Clean harbours...
@craigslistrr how’s it going now? Do you have any knowledge you wish you would’ve known before you signed up? I would appreciate the feedback. (Currently 20 Y.O with an interest in this field)
How it's been
@@jasonnuno132 I got my CDL when I was 19, back in Nov. 2020. I've have about 2 years experience and I've been hauling grain, fertilizer and feed products in mostly Ag. hopper trailers. After I'm 22 I'll have enough to go to a OTR tanker company and start making more.
Ask me anything, I'd be happy to ask any questions.
I have 3 kids. I'm very introverted borderline social anxiety. I hate the fact that I have to be away for days/weeks at a time but I need to make more money to give them a better life and hopefully leave them something when I go. Starting school soon, wish me luck!
Hey, how’s the school going for you?
Don’t need to be gone for weeks. Maybe a couple months till you learn but there’s local Jobs that take guys from school. Well, maybe not in your area. Most of these guys in these vids blow a lot of smoke. I scan through at times to see. Lol. 43 year veteran here and I get a lot of laughs. Most have more sh?? than a Christmas goose Usually don’t listen to more than a minute or 2. You can tell real quick they are full of it. Good luck. Stay off the phone while driving and stay in your lane when beside another vehicle. So many bad drivers out there.
How was school????
Hey guys, I went to sage trucking. It's located in Pa. I'm currently driving for a local company. I'm home every night, working about 10-12 hour days, sometimes longer and sometimes shorter. I'm currently on pace to make 100k this year.
And school wasn't bad at all. I found a job who put me through it for free! It was only a 1 week course lmao. Sounds ridiculous right?
I work for a private trucking school and it amazes me how naïve people are to to what it takes to do this job. Far to many have the attitude that "its just driving a truck" . This job requires skill, attention to detail, and a self starter attitude. You also need the ability to stay focused and in the game on long weeks and drives. The best advice I can give people is no matter who you work for or who owns the truck you got to run that truck like you own it. How you feel about the company or owner means very little. That truck pays your bills and if its not running your not making money. Pretrip it like its yours, Learn the operating costs, keep track of the expenses (fuel, maintenance, repairs, and if you can payment and insurance). All this will help you keep making money and make good decision when and if you decide to get your own truck.
Truth be told ⏳💸💸💸💸💸
That's going overboard, dude. Why should you care how much insurance for the truck costs your employer or how much their loan payments cost???
@@kevinkolo9280 With that you can get a guage on how much it would cost yourself if you were to own one and would it fit into your budget and expenses. Keep track of everything and anything isnt a bad idea at all. Even if its not your truck seeing how much repairs cost along with other expenses is something you can start setting funds aside for when your pruchase your own truck.
Thank you for the sound advice. I'm entering a six week course in two weeks. I'm so excited!
@@jasonk2787 *if* you buy your own truck. I've got no interest in that, sure you can make more money but it also adds a huge cost that's gotta be paid and kept up with. I'd rather do without all that stress.
For those who can, look into some of the Technical Colleges that offer CDL classes. Allot of them offer financial aid which in most cases covers the cost or most of the cost for getting your CDL.
I’m enrolled in local Community College Cdl school. Total out of pocket including my license will be less than $400. Just about every one qualifies for grants and aid.
I live Columbus Ohio 25 year old and I'm struggling to find a school to teach me so I can drive for them let alone some gov't help..... Where should I search guys?
@Uncle Otis
SCHNEIDER TRUCKING
Has the reputation of being extremely absolutely positively focused on safety. They pay for everything including getting you there, it’s five weeks.
They have a channel here on TH-cam to get more information. If you call them they will email you more information and you can ask them any questions. They pay you to go to school, not a whole lot but it’s putting some money in your pocket while you’re in school. And they feed students two meals a day, they pay for your room and board while learning there, they have three or more schools they’ll send you to the one you’re closest to.
I’m gonna be going myself, getting organized before I do. Wish I could go right away.
Wishing you well.
PS:
Let me know how it goes if you do
@@selfesteem3447 So what did you think of your training with Schneider? Do they ask you to sign a contract with them for covering CDL?
That is how I did it
My dad wants to get me in the family buisness, kinda scared. so here I am at 1am trying to figure out what the hell im supposed to do.
you have a whole life ahead of you, take it easy and realize most people work for someone elses profit. a family business is great as long as you dont mix business with pleasure. It will also be alot easier getting your foot in doors. You can work, stack your money and on your time off figure out what you want to do in the future. 4, to 10 years from now. I have no job, no connections, and ive wasted 4 years trying to "figure out" what to do. Better to work and get paid while doing so.
Wait….are y’all the ones with all those Mack’s? That last name looks familiar Lmao
@@ModalSoul FANTASTIC advice!!
Me too been watching all the trucking videos and im excited to get to learn how to drive a big semi .. i think this is perfect for me
That’s all life man!! There is no manual, only punishment law for mistakes and very little payoff for the good decisions. The best thing is just pick something and go for it…
19, no kids, hate people, single, broke as shit and need a job, clean driving record, and I enjoy isolation. Sounds like the job for me just no clue where to start.
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I love it when people get straight to the point. Without mumbo jumbo and background music.
This video is great in my opinion.
Some of my older stuff has music just as a warning lol, TH-cam is a constant learning process
I have yet to see "straight to the point" anywhere on TH-cam.
I’m 19 and work at FedEx freight and just started hostling in the yard. From 53 footers to 28 footers and I absolutely love it. I’m want to be a driver there so I can get my cdl. After that I plan on getting into trucking on my own or for a trucking company. This video helped!
Don't give up on your dream. Can you connect with me?
once u get on the road you will never wanna go to back to moving trailers...your best bet is going to a trucking school and paying yourself...these trucking companies will try to scam you out of 7000-1000 dollas
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That was my thinking, I was hale bent on paying for my own school didn’t want to be owned - like you’re saying.
Getting pre-prepared for this, studying kept hearing over and over how others (some were so annoyed) with Schneider being extremely overly focused on safety when they School new & orientate experienced -their drivers. I called their recruiting number it sounds pretty darn good.
Then my thinking was they can own me if they want to. They only want the students to work nine months (don’t have notes approxs, it’s not very long, some companies want you to work for 2 years) to pay back for the schooling. And I’m honestly not so worried about getting ripped off for 7 or $8000, I can earn it back later. Just so long as I get trained properly safest possible school where as other companies are just wanting to get you out there driving asap so They can make Their Money and aren’t really fully teaching. And I heard warnings of the schools doing the same, just want to get students in n out n get pay $ to keep CDL schools in business.
It’s taking me a while to get a lot of things done so I can stay focused when I do start doing it, it’s probably gonna be after the first of the year. I’m not rushing into it although I am very excited to get started.
Lmk if you want me to give some feedback even though it’s gonna be a while.
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20+ plus year cdl-b airbrakes driver....everything from trash trucks, to coach buses....but never a 53' on an axle. Do I just go to school like everyone else, or is there a less expensive way to just learn to get my "A"
Thank you for this. I am a young man considering getting into Trucking, you've opened my eyes!
same here!
This video is teriffic. Well thought out, organized and truly practical advice. Your communication skills are also excellent.
Hello 👋🏻 nice to meet you Edward, hope you’re safe and well?
Driven ... One of your best videos yet. I run from Fontana to Denver with a backhaul out of Sidney Ne. to So. Ca. in four days I do it 52 times a year. I make good money but it takes a special type of person to do it year-round in the Rockies. Running under my own authority I average last year over 7k gross a week. I leave Wednesday afternoon and drop my wagon in Fontana Sunday night. Doing it once or twice is no problem doing it 52 times a year rain, shine, or snow is a different story and a different type of person, to say the least
I stay in fontana, ca also. Do u do ig stories or anything like that to follow up on. Sounds interesting to stay tuned to
I miss little Sidney so much! I use to live on the outskirts, so freaking peaceful and beautiful!
I never knew about the gov’t kickbacks you mentioned. Good information as always. Thanks Brian.
Brian this is great advice. Trucking looks great from the ground. Then reality sets in. All these questions need answers before you commit.
Great information. I always wanted to drive a truck. Have a class A and drive school buses while teaching full time. Kinda getting burnt out managing student behavior while trying to do both jobs effectively and safely after 25 years. At 50 years of age I am having a hard time looking into a career change. Although I don’t have a mortgage or car payment, just one child close to finishing college I could afford it......
Do it
"Dealing with being cut off and getting told you're number one all the time". I don't even drive a truck and that wears me down as is. Happens all day every day. The adrenaline rush of near misses from negligent drivers is something I don't need on a daily basis, and yet I still do it. If you're an introvert, negligent drivers will bring out the extrovert in you. 😂😂😂
Gotta drive fast! 🙌🏽
Very informative video. Taking permit test next week and already have a school lined up with job placement. Been driving with a b class for 20 years and looking forward to new adventure
WITHOUT TRUCKS OUT HERE, OUR NATION WOULD STOP. Learned this last year with Fedex man. Ready for that OTR life
I'm 20 an ambivert work in a warehouse RN hate it.loved trucks since a kid its something that runs in the family I'm excited to go down this journey
my husband (70) and myself (56) are STRONGLY looking into driving schools in our area. We want to drive Semis for a yr or two for the experience then switch to delivering Motor homes. This video had lots of great advice TFS! Roll on and be safe
You guys are incredible and an inspiration to never give up!!!
Did you end up getting your CDL?
@@jeffersondiuguid9844 yes we did. We drove for Schneider but didn't like the micro managing taking the winter off. But will be working again for diff company in spring. We are too new and too smart to stick with the routes through Dakotas Wyoming and Denver we kept getting assigned. Big ole NOPE on that. Lol
I'm new to trucking and ready to get the ball rolling in Clarksville, TN
Great video honest and well thought out.
Love that you mentioned personality has a lot to do with it! I am a school bus driver and thinking about upgrading my driving job to truck driving, I’m a introvert, love my independence, the only thing that sucks is I have my only family, so I don’t want to miss time with my kids, i always wanted to be a truck driver since I was a kid, I know it’s weird haha 😆 it’s my dream job. Maybe when my kids get older I can try this out.
Just started cdl school since i work full time and have no other way of getting my class a but im willing to learn and excited about my future.
Did you end up getting ur cdl ?
IAM starting a 5 months class full time in feb
Thx for all the info !
Thank you for the straight talk. Very helpful.
Drove local for the last 9 years finally gonna otr. Pretty excited
Life was so simple in the 1960,s no special license needed before I bought my first Pete I drove a B61 Mack, companies would sign just about anyone pull toy here
You are right David
Nice video, thanks for the advice!
I really appreciate the way you do it. Real talk.
Hello 👋🏻 nice to meet you louis, hope you’re safe and well?
Great tips! After working with the public for 30 years, I am SO ready for some solitude 🤬
@ThatBeatgutz its easy to get the permit
Great info man. Well I'm headed to CDL school starting next Monday after 20 years in IT and you've been a great inspiration and a wealth of knowledge for me to make this transition. Thank you .
Why'd you leave IT?
@@MrAnimeMoon Well, here in New Mexico, I think I pretty much topped out in pay in the field I was in, and well to be honest, it was getting really boring to me. My youngest of my 3 children is graduating HS this spring (who will be also getting his CDL), and long story short, I'm now a 3rd generation truck driver. Diesel runs in our family's blood.
Luis, I am also in IT I would love to chat sometime, like yourself im burnt out with it and currently am going to driving school, wondering how you like it.
@@theupstaters1241 for sure! Give me a shout at my email. It's my first initial, last name @ gmail.
How'd it go?
Helpful. Of the 5 Ys and the H, who you are is the most important element. We are talking to folks about boating the Great Loop waterway, and a boater’s personality will determine how you’ll do it, more so than “how much will it cost (how much will I make)”.
Thanks bro I really needed this video!
Thinking of making a move and thanks for putting this video out there! Helping me make the decision. :)
I'm 25, single, introverted, and love driving long drives. Did 8 trips from Colorado to nc. 1 on a crotch rocket. Starting classes July 9th. Thanks for the info brother.
Another great vlog. AWESOME content! Stay safe!🇺🇸
Hello 👋🏻 nice to meet you Jamie, hope you’re safe and well?
I Mentioned You In One Of My Recent Videos Cause Whew😩 This Video Was Spot On!🔥🔥🔥
Appriciate it ...helpful and so much truth in it. thanks
Thank you man! I learned how to drive a truck from the first few steps haha! Thanks a lot ! Yay! I’m happy !
I needed to hear step 1. thank you
This is my dream, I pray 🙏 to see it coming through..
Very well said !!! Your a smart man, cheers from Toronto
Yes I need this is my life!!! I want to live on the road!!! Let’s go!!! Truck driving in 2021
Hello dear
Amazing beard!
@@pharaoh9483 thank you!
*How did it go?*
Shout out to u north west driver during winter time y'all are the drivers
I am 39, disabled veteran with extreme social anxiety, sitting in a box by myself sounds lovely. I just got my CDL Permit too
Good Luck and let us know how it goes :)
*You have to get out a lot, too.*
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This is very well done. A great introduction for me. and I doubt that I would ever do this. The shortage of drivers peaked my interest.
Yes indeed Robert
Very useful video. Thank you sir!
Quality Tips thank you!
Thanks sr that's a good mindset. I do have already my CDL and still figuring out whether fit on me or not. Good advice.
Hello 👋🏻 nice to meet you rafael, hope you’re safe and well?
Boss I really appreciate your advice
Thank you very much
Thanks for your advices you know I want to be a truck driver but I feel with 😱😱
Thanks for your video. Great information...
Hello 👋🏻 nice to meet you, hope you’re safe and well?
This video help out alot
What do i need to do if i just want to be a company driver for like safeway or something great vid subbed!!! Truck on
Well put! All recharge in different ways!
Hello 👋🏻 nice to meet you Daniel,hope you’re safe and well?
Why would anyone give this a thumbs down. Great content!
there are some people who give thumbs down to all, genetics is a complex science.
I like how you keep it real 🙏
Hello 👋🏻 nice to meet you Domingo, hope you’re safe and well?
I didn't go to no truck drum school outta my cdl going to DMV taking tests On my home time I got my cel back in 2016 So you don't have to go to truck driving school to do it you just got add some connections but the cdo school will definitely help people out
Good advice👍
I needed to hear this
This video was A FREAKING MAZING!!!! I love how you really broke it down!!!!! Definitely can’t wait to start my journey! Definitely about to get things started!!
My great aunt is a retried truck driver drove with my uncle witch is no longer with us also they both did it she told me that if I'm gonna do it do it when I'm young and have nothing holding me back in my town
You are a good man, dude. I just watched my first video of your pod, talking about your own demons and came to watch this one now. You are giving real life advice to others, ordinary ppl instead of fairytales and BS.. Be well.
Hello 👋🏻 nice to meet you alex, hope you’re safe and well?
Thank you man
Hello 👋. I just asked this question on one of your last videos lol thank you for the information. I’m about to start my class and I what to be successful. Need to better understand the business to ask the right questions to get what I need. Thank you.
Nice useful video really thank you the best I heart : don’t force yourself to work something don’t fit you
yes very good advice i had a class b sence 1987 and in 2016 upgrade to a class A license in 2020 company offer early retirement so i got a job with dhl and local but i'm only doing 1 job i'm 56 years old
Very good information! Thank you
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Heading for my training next month here in Nigeria and get a truck driving job outside Nigeria
Just came accross this. Curious if trucking is worth it? I am Retired Military and don't need the money. I meet all the qualifications, understand PMSC, and what the job entails. Can cover my own schooling for a CDL, but I am just looking for something where I could save up some extra money. Enjoyed the video and you pointing out what most people don't think about when considering taking a job in this field. Appreciate all that you do along with the time and dedication put into your videos.
Many thanks. i love driving
Idk how hard starting this careers is going to be with alot of people wanting to be a trucker bc theres so many people who like driving out there that wanna be doing the same thing
How I learned from a old school I started off in the West Coast winter north west. Utah Wyoming Oregon Washington I stay 2 days in the mountains in Washington
Hello 👋🏻 nice to meet you,hope you’re safe and well?
The day I'm gonna be a truck driver, I swear I'm never going to step down on that truck😭😭 this is my calling I can feel it🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I’m going back after 2 years thx for the re inspiration 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Hello 👋🏻 nice to meet you Andy, hope you’re safe and well?
@@cheryldylan9506 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
@@andysanchez634 how’s it going?
Am new to enter truck driving to know much better on the truck
You are great thank you 🙏
I'm a single guy no kids, 39 years old and I'm thinking of driving truck. I have zero bills now, staying with my parents now. I'm alone 99% of my day and am totally fine with that. I love people but I dig being alone. I really think this may be a great career for me. I'm on the fence. I'd love to see the country, I love audiobooks, and I'ma damn good driver, but have never driven anything big. It's intimidating.
Thank you, im an introvert myself
This is a question I have regarding the trucking industry. I obtained my CDL about a year and a half ago from a technical college. I am wondering if the only way to actually get that initial training needed to obtaining a job in the industry is by going with a mega carrier OTR? Any advice or direction is truly appreciated. Would love an avenue that may let you train daily, but let you go home at the end of the day.
Kinda helpful. Thax nonetheless.
Man thankz
I've been thinking about getting my CDL License, and this video is helpful. I did reach out to CR ENGLAND, and there is zero pay of training the company will reach out to me tomorrow about the training, and going from there.
Hello 👋🏻 nice to meet you Matthew, hope you’re safe and well?
Hey Matthew, what happened with CR England? Did u start?
Just seen ya headed west bound 40. Look good all the way to ABQ
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Hello 👋🏻 nice to meet you styles, hope you’re safe and well?
Thank you for the info.
What is the government kickbacks? Can u explain in details
thanks
Well said 💥👍
Hello 👋🏻 nice to meet you, hope you’re safe and well?
Very good informations. Tks
So how about those who are just starting out young though? What advice would you give?
Thank you. I really like the idea of being a truck driver as a career. You’re high spirited and happy . I’m doing it!
Hello 👋🏻 nice to meet you Steven, hope you’re safe and well?
Ik this is probably for me when u brought up the introvert thing because as i was working in customer service i was drained after one customer and im like jeez i cant stand talking to ppl
I'm an introvert and would like to work as a truck driver. Truck driving 🚦 is always been my dream.
I have a question I am currently dealing with a dwi I just got an interlock license I was wondering would I still be able to get a CDL does anyone know
Been thinking about becoming a trucker since my dad, my grandfather and Uncle all drive/drove truck for decades. I got a couple of kiddos none of them in my custody and every damn job I've had just ain't cutting it for my financial situation and I my self am a bit of introvert. My goals are simple get a decent career get a damn house and get my own pickup ain't never had a pickup and with my hobbies like working on my own rides working at a retail place restaurant just ain't cutting it on top of the legal scam called child support.
@@maryfisher8356 No. Ain't got a driver's license or a CDL. I get my driver's license reinstated in August and from there I can legally drive my own vehicles.
Thanks you for the great tips you better Channel for Learn driving truck I from Morocco are you welcome ❤
im young and this was on my recommendation list.
mayb it’s a sign
Thanks
thanks a lot for this video! it really helped a lot! now i know this is NOT the career for me haha! the video was still great tho! keep it up
I'm about to start truck driving with PAM. Any VETS got advice?