You Sir, are speaking the truth. People drive when they are sleepy with electronic logs. If fact, I believe there should be no logs at all. There will always be a few that will make poor judgement but the vast majority of us will stay safe. These rules cause more accidents than they prevent. Great video.
I'm not a outlaw but I'm realistic like you I still do paper logs and do what I need to complete the day. The crazy running is over but I'm not stopping 30 miles from home
I had a level 2 inspection the other day in Oklahoma with my paper log. Lady had zero problem with it actually said I was writing a little bit to much information down on it every time I stopped. lol
I totally agree shipping and receiving should be held accountable for loss of hours, when you set at a dock for Five hours to unload two pallets it’s time to hold them accountable for your suffering and I do mean suffering
I think you have found the balance that many drivers could use. Realistic and ethical. It keeps everyone on the road with you much safer. You have my utmost respect. As always, thank you for the nice ride. Safe travels and God bless.
You said it best when you said you were a "realistic driver." That's how I feel about it too. I drove back before the hours of service change, when we could drive 10 hrs before having to take 8 hrs off...When my 10 hrs of driving came, I pulled off because it was the rule although i still felt fresh and could keep going. Now, I'm spending 8 hrs in the truckstop, not able to sleep because I'm still "fresh." My 8 hrs of "rest" are now up and it's time to hit the road...now, I'm too tired to drive, but I have to drive because I just wasted 8 hrs trying to rest in a truckstop when I could have been down the road had the government let me decide on my own when I was tired or not. These people are making rules from "science" and have no clue what it's actually like on the road.
Yeah, I personally think paper logs are the way to go. I mean, I understand that drivers aren't exactly supposed to be driving all day long, but it's realistic trucking if you stop to rest when you know you need to, not when the ELD dictates it.
When I ran ELD company would tell me to slow down when I kept going 5 over. They’d call me to ask if I broke down if my 30 minutes break went couple minutes over. I was happy when I got a older truck to drive with paper logs. For me 10 hour sleep break was to much
Most def. and your point goes back even further before the HOS rule changes, you didn't have to push or pull logs, for that purpose anyway. Your clock didn't start and stay on sleep could be broke up without wrecking your day.
Back in the day we’d run 2 comic books if not more. The industry has changed so much and I believe not in a good way in many ways. I also run paper logs.
Started watching your channel about a year ago. In fact the video that introduced me to your channel was in regards to that Freightshaker by the name of someday. The more I watch you and just how you carry yourself I gain more respect for you as a Trucker and as another Human being. The editing and camera angles when going down the road as well and how you dress is Oldschool and I think those are some of the other features that make this channel what it is.
You’re realistic and logical and that’s how it should be. My dad is on his 55th year of trucking and he’s doing well at 75! So, he’s pro paper logbooks. He’s home every day now so he’s put in enough time. Plus knowing your limits is essential. I’m starting with my new company tomorrow but I have not been out since 2017 (personal and family life) (skin cancer and new grandchildren)it’s all good! Drive safe Sir 👋👍
I said this before but I will say it again I love the sound of your truck. I like how you ease through the gears. I'm sure I'm not the only one that would like to hear more of the truck as you go up through the gears.
I know of guys that were driving back before e logs even came out and they were driving many days not stop (granted drugs were involved) but they said they had multiple paper logs.... one for DOT/troopers, one for the pay check. Like you said electronic has helped some and hurt some..... seen guys get their hand slapped because elog was having issues. Seen it let drivers be able to drive realistic hours. Like you said, gotta know you’re limits...... mine is when the sun is coming up..... really really drains me.
Either way I don’t stop unless I have too and I normally run about 5 over the speed limit and just pound some ground. That’s how I was raised and taught and that’s what I like to do.
It’s nice to watch you have a personal relationship with First Class I did the same and it’s important to take care each other but if you take care of her she will want to keep running her BEST. Didn’t know other drivers considered each truck has their own personality. It’s home away from home. When it’s time to give her up you will want her to have the best.
I remember the 20 hour days, and 100 hour weeks. That was when I was young lol. Too old for that now. I like the paper logs for special situations, like coming home, and an e-log would require a 10hour break 100 miles from the house LOL. Or about that far to a shipper and you just want to get it done before you go to bed. But I do like the E-logs for the convenience of it does it all for me, and my companies can’t push farther than what that says. Got my CDL in 2000, I’ve done both, and see good and bad of both.
I hate the ELD. Just as pointed out, STOP for lunch, STOP wash the truck, STOP and take a nap. ELD.....run, run, run. When that clock starts its go time. I run like you said 65 and at the end thats where I make it, frustrating about of days. Sure is. Enjoy the video.
You are not an outlaw don't even think that Kurt. When I drove with my late Richard we had to do the paper logs and they worked out just fine and dandy. I just hated writing all that info down lol all the roads we took and where we stopped we had to have out maps handy indeed. back then I could tell you every road we were on, not today but I do know a lot of the interstates to this day. last time I was behind a semi steering wheel was back in 2002. but my late Richard drove till 2007 he retired. Love all your videos you bring up great points to the trucking world all true indeed!! I've lived the life so I know a lot myself. You stay safe also!!
Your 100 percent correct. The realistic trucking is the right answer. Racing the clock is wrong and as we have seen its dangerous just look at racing in truck stops construction zones etc. Realistic trucking is alot more safer thats how I run and have more than enough time .it's Ole skool with pride. Keep up the great job stay safe
I’ve only watched a few of your videos, but as far as I can tell you don’t seem to be a "Complainer" unlike a lot of drivers out there. I really appreciate the content being less dramatic and over hyped. More truckers need to be calm, collected, stop rushing and have pride in what we do, and also take some time to enjoy the little things. That being said keep up the good vlogs.
Elogs are fine as log as you know we’re your going every day not for appointment times but you’re always in a hurry on elogs running across country good point man thanks for sharing be safe.
You know what you do as you feel comfortable i,ran paper logs while I drove basically my lane was grove city Ohio to east LA when I was running well I could do 1 an a half trips in7 days I usually ran 70 mph were I could and 60 in California no problems so do what you feel safe and good with you will be OK
Partner I've done the electronic log and you ain't missing anything. I've done paper logs and run the outlaw life. Honestly sitting back enjoying your job and lifestyle is alot better and Honestly you ain't making anything more either way. I'll get there when I get there
I've been in retail delivery trucking for 23 years at only 2 employers....I taught myself on paper logs and never had a problem. Did I fudge a little? Sure. Retail delivery on a dedicated out of state route is a different animal than OTR A to B ship/receive....I made it work to get me home then out again....I loved that job...for 10 years....alot of physical work, but only worked 14 days per month! That job ended eventually, and a couple days later, I ended up in my current job....almost 13 years now. ELD ruined the job I do now, and, the company turned the trucks down to 62 from 68 mph! Talk about self-defeating! They eventually got us up to 65 mph, but geez louise.....I can't believe I still work there.....taking a hotel room with only 30 minutes short for the day? It's miserable....made trucking suck for alot of drivers, and now, conditions are more dangerous for everyone!
Oh boy - this is a loaded video! I liked paper logs, you were flexible to the things that were happening around you. But I did sign on with one company and I remember being told "if you cant give a 1000 miles a day, I don't need you" with paper. There were good and bad companies in days gone by with paper but we're not going to talk about that. I was going to comment about the 86' Freightliner - the salad days of truck evolution. The T600 was new for 86' and the 377 for 87' all set back axles, the FLC120 being the only truck with a chrome bumper and still looked good, can't wait for the video!
Been out here 42 years, I still run 170 plus k miles a year as company driver, ( pneumatic food grade) e logs don’t bother me one bit , but I get your point of view completely,👍
Hi I drive a company truck with a electric log I work Monday through Friday I don't let my log run me I work at my own pace and at the end of my day sometimes I run over 600 miles and other times I may only run 300 mile but I'm still home every weekend and every holiday and still make 6 figures plus full benefits . So I have no problem with the electronic logs been on it since 2001 with the same company.
With the new "split sleeper" rules you can take a long break at the shipper and then run into the night. That may get me home a few times but I'd rather have the ability to run 11 after taking an 8 hour break so, like you said, I don't have to run my ass off to get to the customer at the right time and I don't have to keep extending the work day.
...yea Schmidt you are a hell of a good guy.. and could you tell us the story of how you got in the truck driving??? because you are a hell of a good driver. I love the way you shift that truck.. you don`t see that good of shifting any more.. thanks for the videos ..lov ya
I want to buy an older W900 and operate under my own authority and run paper logs. I have had bad experiences with the newer trucks and all the emissions; more electronics, more things to go bad, more time sitting waiting for repairs--once sat in Miami for 2 weeks waiting on a sensor to arrive. Not that I really minded cause of breakdown and per diem pay... spent a lot of time at the beach and lounging in the hotel that the company paid for. I have had some decent experience with elogs and it does allow you to tell the company off because they can't push you to mess with the paper logs... I remember my dad running with a small company and having 3 log books and running hard; 6,000+ miles a week. He loved switching to a bigger company that had elogs as it was far more relaxed and he could actually take his breaks. I hated getting to a shipper and sitting for 4 hours in line for an open dock and then 4 hours as they took their time unloading you and then wouldn't let you park overnight and the desk jockey saying I got hours because of a split break and I needed to start going... look man, I just drove 6 hours to get to the shipper and then sat 8 hours waiting. I'm tired and I need to sleep--yeah I got a nap here and there but the truck shaking every 45 minutes or so as the forklift came in and out woke me up so I didn't get a restful sleep. The worst was the places that wouldn't allow you to be in your truck because of safety issues so you had to sit on a metal folding chair in a metal cage by the docks so you didn't wander around the factory. Union places were the worst for that with all their union mandated breaks... easily spend 8-10 hours at a shipper/receiver just waiting around. Non-union places would usually have me in and out in 2-3 hours. But operating under my own authority using load boards or have my wife be my dispatcher I will be the one deciding how hard and where I run.
Just found your channel last week and I'm really lovin it! I'm currently taking a class to get my CDL so I have been watching some vids when I came across yours. You have a new fan...you are driving my all time favorite truck and you have to same breed of dog I have been wanting for a long time also. Creepy or what? LoL Keep up the great content and don't change a thing!
Love the w900 thats my dream truck two I drive a 2003 w900,now but its the company's but one day I well own one I live in iowa too i drive down 80 all the time hope too see u out there drive safe
I’am new to your channel, i’am from Alberta Canada love your comments on the logs . It’s coming to us as a mandatory install July 2021 . Mixed feelings🤔. Safe travels - hugh
Exactly the HOS unable to stop after starting them is the problem. Give us timeouts to stop the clock or more hours for specific/special circumstances during our work schedule. Personal Conveyance is not the answer!!
I've been off the road since 06 and if I were to go back I'd buy a pre 99 truck (last truck I drove was a 93 FLD, the oldest in the fleet and STILL outran the "new" Volvos they had..
3 decade truck driver here and I think that both paper and electronic logs suck. I'm a local regional driver thats home every day and only work about 8 to 10 hrs a day and as far as im concerned the less I need to be in that truck the better so why should I have to tell everyone about my day because Im surly not going to be wanting to work any longer than I have to that's for sure. Maybe if this industry actually paid us for everything that we did in our daily work then people wouldn't have to do stupid things to make a living in this business and then not have to have a need for everyone to baby sit us as we work. Love the videos keep up the good work and love the sound of that big Kitty purring down the road I sure miss my cat engine.
I agree over 100%!!! I haven't driven in twenty years (got tired of speed dispatchers) I'm not sure I even like the hours of service today To me It seems to me both only benefit the company. (More drive time & more control over the driver.) If I want or need to stop for a soda or take a pee break I'm going to do it... I'm not going to let some device tell me to keep going. (!!!!!!!! NOT SAFE , NOT HEALTHY !!!!!!!) I was for the twelve on twelve off hours. If done right a driver could be relaxed and not stressed to the limit. (Twelve hour on twelve hours off in twenty four hours. With a minimum of four hours sleeper time) A driver would have time to eat, shower, destress and then get a good night's rest. But as you said there will always be the ones that abuse the system.
Thats just the way it was and for some might still be. We all drive differently as long as we know our limitations we are good. We all do what we do for the same reason.
Waiting to unload and just found your vlog love it great job.you have a great attitude towards the job.will be watching from eastern canada, newfoundland to be exact and by the way it's always raining on me as well.great job driver keep,em coming
I found Elogs to be very efficient. What I imagine would be best is, like a train that doesn't have much traffic to deal with, trucks should have their own roads for hauling commerce. Completely separated from cars. I don't think that trucks and cars have any business being near each other. To go with your tight spaces video, I had a dock I needed to get into that wasn't happening. After waiting for the other truck to leave I sat in the dock for 45 minutes for two pallets just to tell me that they don;t have the other half. Then, I went to pilot to shut down. Wasted over half a day. I do appreciate that I wasn't forced to run an obscene amount of hours, but I feel as though HOS needs a serious overhaul and shippers need to be held into account for delaying a driver. For example, I am of the opinion that if a driver gets into a wreck because the shipper decided to take their sweet time, they should also be held accountable. That is my opinion only you guys may disagree.
The engine is a 1999. All engines 2000 and newer are required to run eld. I probably should of talked about that more when I was making this video. I just put a small min about it.
I'm just starting back after more than ten years off the road. I'm going with Swift and going to be running an e-log. I have serious doubts as to whether I will even get two thousand a week.
G'day Kurt, when you mentioned camera's what type of camera do you mean?, down here we have Point to Point that photographs trucks as they pass under them, spread apart on every highway and your travelling time is averaged out. Is this the same type of camera you mean?. I run E Log's on my trucks plus Fleetcom's to protect the driver's incase of mishap's.
Papers log is better than ELD because we can rest if we get sleepy in the road, the ELD is worst for owner operators because i got stuck in the shipper for 7 1/2 hours and the ELD eat all my driving times and cannot drive anymore.
I have mixed feelings about elogs. On the one hand, they are easy. Park up, post trip, change lines, done. No more "Where the heck am I?", wondering where my ruler is, pulling staples...uh, I mean ensuring my logs were correct. The biggest issue I have with them is they are zero tolerance. Can't find a parking spot, feeling good and want to drive for 8:30, accidentally go to fast in the yard and drop onto the drive line at 9:55? You're screwed. They need to have a little give for drivers to work with. On another note: You have your own authority, right? Do you book your loads through companies you already have a relationship with or through brokers? Just wondering how your business model works. Thanks, enjoying the videos and getting to see a little of the Iowa I miss. WLBS Ken
Loads out are 95% dedicated with business around home. Coming home from any further then 1,000 miles is usually broker loads. Yes on the authority part. And thank you.
New sub, new driver here w just 3 months out. From my experience so far i have to agree with you. When i first went solo the pressure with the time was always constant. Even to take a lunch break i was shoving food down my throat because of being afraid of not being on time. Constantly racing. Don’t get me wrong I’m all about hustling and being there on time. But they way the system is setup it really hinders or takes a dump on the uncontrollable things or unforeseen circumstances that we deal with. For example, yesterday i had an issue with paying the lumper as a company driver. My clock kept melting away. When I finally got through the problem i only had 5 hours to work. Like seriously!! This Electronic log system is a double edge sword. Yeah it helps keep guys in check like you said but that doesn’t equate or help out in other situations that arise while trying to do our jobs efficiently and safely. Lol just today i drove 7 1/2 hours get to the receiver had to back truck into dock. Boom HOS violation. It was a late dispatch and i got it there right at 13:00 when it scheduled. Will DOT see or acknowledge this particular violation in “good standing” or “forgive” me for it.. I doubt it!! BTW Great videos really enjoying the heck out this channel.
35 years on the road. ELD is a learning curve, like anything else. You can still be flexible with an ELD. I'll say that a friend of mine was kinda thankful. Being a company man, there were more then a few 20hr days that are a fable of the past. "One more run" took allot of years off drivers heath and family. ELD came about because of bad company's.. anyone who's been around for 15 years or so knows exactly who I'm are talking about. ELD is not so much a concern as the medical is starting to be. They keep tightening up the requirements. I fly also, and it might surprise everyone that the medical requirements for CDL are leaps and bounds more restrictive then it is to be a pilot. How nutz is that?!? Let me put it to you this way.. you "big" guys are in a world of hurt, as they lowered the BMI. If your over your BMI, your going to need more exams that's going to put you down for weeks.
Me and my w900l was offended. Real truck. My self the laws never changed. I ran paper logs for many many years. I love my electronic log book. It’s all good thing. When ran paper log we all cheated them. Now the rates has come up. I tell you if you get in a accident the attorneys will rip you a new one. You can not log 750 miles legally. No way. You have to average 75 mpg. It’s impossible. I run out west some states 80 mpg. No way could I even have 750 miles. That means pulling mountains pass at 80 mph. Through city’s. I been doing this for many years.. But I know some will say yes you can. But I know better.
Wouldn't be the 1st time I've got yelled at lol. Quit pointing out facts!!!!! I was off by a few numbers, 700 is a good average to log a solid 11 hours.
Trucking With Schmidt Sorry I know exactly what you are saying. Believe me I been pulled in chicken coups. And they would ask me how could I log 700 miles in 11 hours. I would say idk but I did it. Lol. But the old days 2 or 3 log books. And hopefully I would grab the right log book to take in. Hopefully I colored the right pic in the coloring book. But you know in those days you was really killing yourself. Let’s say black beauty’s they would keep you up for days. That was crazy. So what I am trying to get across to you. Don’t get in a accident. With 700 miles logged. They will stick it to you. That is all I am going to say about this.
Lol I'm just giving ya stress. Big 10.4 on the accident part. I'm lucky enough to remember when the DOT caught ya cheating thd books, th we y would just say, go out back and go to bed for a little bit. Now they put ya out of service plus tickets.
@@bigbear867 There is this guy with Landsar and TH-cam chanel Road Field Home..... he runs I think 750 if not over, but he runs at night at 80 mph. The newer truck engines can make 65mph at 1100rpm so imagine how fast they can go at 1500rpm.
Im a new driver two months and i run and i dont race to eat my buddy and i dont take a 30 minute lunch we do an 1 hour and eld is much better for some people and people who complain about eld dont how to manage time in my opinion i see to much complaining we should just deal with it
You Sir, are speaking the truth. People drive when they are sleepy with electronic logs. If fact, I believe there should be no logs at all. There will always be a few that will make poor judgement but the vast majority of us will stay safe. These rules cause more accidents than they prevent. Great video.
These laws were put in place because fatigued drivers could kill people. There is a difference between a fully loaded semi truck and passenger car.
I totally agree with you
It’s common sense really log books in general whether paper or electronic are just a tool for control.
I'm not a outlaw but I'm realistic like you I still do paper logs and do what I need to complete the day. The crazy running is over but I'm not stopping 30 miles from home
Instablaster.
I had a level 2 inspection the other day in Oklahoma with my paper log. Lady had zero problem with it actually said I was writing a little bit to much information down on it every time I stopped. lol
I totally agree shipping and receiving should be held accountable for loss of hours, when you set at a dock for Five hours to unload two pallets it’s time to hold them accountable for your suffering and I do mean suffering
I think you have found the balance that many drivers could use. Realistic and ethical. It keeps everyone on the road with you much safer. You have my utmost respect. As always, thank you for the nice ride. Safe travels and God bless.
You said it best when you said you were a "realistic driver." That's how I feel about it too. I drove back before the hours of service change, when we could drive 10 hrs before having to take 8 hrs off...When my 10 hrs of driving came, I pulled off because it was the rule although i still felt fresh and could keep going. Now, I'm spending 8 hrs in the truckstop, not able to sleep because I'm still "fresh." My 8 hrs of "rest" are now up and it's time to hit the road...now, I'm too tired to drive, but I have to drive because I just wasted 8 hrs trying to rest in a truckstop when I could have been down the road had the government let me decide on my own when I was tired or not. These people are making rules from "science" and have no clue what it's actually like on the road.
Just gotta know your limits.
@@truckingwithschmidt7120: Didn't Dirty Harry say that??😅😅
Yeah, I personally think paper logs are the way to go. I mean, I understand that drivers aren't exactly supposed to be driving all day long, but it's realistic trucking if you stop to rest when you know you need to, not when the ELD dictates it.
When I ran ELD company would tell me to slow down when I kept going 5 over. They’d call me to ask if I broke down if my 30 minutes break went couple minutes over. I was happy when I got a older truck to drive with paper logs. For me 10 hour sleep break was to much
In my opinion paper logs are safer. You can nap when you want to nap. Etc.
Totally agree. You still have to match fuel stops and tolls and such. ELD for the driver mills so they can get them on the road quicker. LOL
Most def. and your point goes back even further before the HOS rule changes, you didn't have to push or pull logs, for that purpose anyway. Your clock didn't start and stay on sleep could be broke up without wrecking your day.
Specially if you run into traffic. Driving at your own pace is the best way to drive a big truck
Agreed
That’s exactly right there were wrecks with the paper logs but not as many as with the eld’s
Back in the day we’d run 2 comic books if not more. The industry has changed so much and I believe not in a good way in many ways. I also run paper logs.
Started watching your channel about a year ago. In fact the video that introduced me to your channel was in regards to that Freightshaker by the name of someday. The more I watch you and just how you carry yourself I gain more respect for you as a Trucker and as another Human being. The editing and camera angles when going down the road as well and how you dress is Oldschool and I think those are some of the other features that make this channel what it is.
You’re realistic and logical and that’s how it should be. My dad is on his 55th year of trucking and he’s doing well at 75! So, he’s pro paper logbooks. He’s home every day now so he’s put in enough time. Plus knowing your limits is essential. I’m starting with my new company tomorrow but I have not been out since 2017 (personal and family life) (skin cancer and new grandchildren)it’s all good!
Drive safe Sir 👋👍
I said this before but I will say it again I love the sound of your truck. I like how you ease through the gears. I'm sure I'm not the only one that would like to hear more of the truck as you go up through the gears.
Will do.
I know of guys that were driving back before e logs even came out and they were driving many days not stop (granted drugs were involved) but they said they had multiple paper logs.... one for DOT/troopers, one for the pay check.
Like you said electronic has helped some and hurt some..... seen guys get their hand slapped because elog was having issues. Seen it let drivers be able to drive realistic hours.
Like you said, gotta know you’re limits...... mine is when the sun is coming up..... really really drains me.
Exact same here. That sun rise is rough.
Man I'm sitting here doing a 34hr reset & I've already watched 8 or 9 of your videos. Keep it up!
Oh lord, that much of me in a row is scary lol. Thank you.
Either way I don’t stop unless I have too and I normally run about 5 over the speed limit and just pound some ground. That’s how I was raised and taught and that’s what I like to do.
It’s nice to watch you have a personal relationship with First Class I did the same and it’s important to take care each other but if you take care of her she will want to keep running her BEST. Didn’t know other drivers considered each truck has their own personality. It’s home away from home. When it’s time to give her up you will want her to have the best.
Good job driver. Great opinion and explanation. Looking forward to the old rig. Keep it between the ditches, stay safe & hydrated.
I always kept my paper logs updated , Even with electronic just for my records.
I remember the 20 hour days, and 100 hour weeks. That was when I was young lol. Too old for that now. I like the paper logs for special situations, like coming home, and an e-log would require a 10hour break 100 miles from the house LOL. Or about that far to a shipper and you just want to get it done before you go to bed. But I do like the E-logs for the convenience of it does it all for me, and my companies can’t push farther than what that says. Got my CDL in 2000, I’ve done both, and see good and bad of both.
I hate the ELD. Just as pointed out, STOP for lunch, STOP wash the truck, STOP and take a nap. ELD.....run, run, run. When that clock starts its go time. I run like you said 65 and at the end thats where I make it, frustrating about of days. Sure is. Enjoy the video.
You are not an outlaw don't even think that Kurt. When I drove with my late Richard we had to do the paper logs and they worked out just fine and dandy. I just hated writing all that info down lol all the roads we took and where we stopped we had to have out maps handy indeed. back then I could tell you every road we were on, not today but I do know a lot of the interstates to this day. last time I was behind a semi steering wheel was back in 2002. but my late Richard drove till 2007 he retired. Love all your videos you bring up great points to the trucking world all true indeed!! I've lived the life so I know a lot myself. You stay safe also!!
Your 100 percent correct. The realistic trucking is the right answer. Racing the clock is wrong and as we have seen its dangerous just look at racing in truck stops construction zones etc. Realistic trucking is alot more safer thats how I run and have more than enough time .it's Ole skool with pride. Keep up the great job stay safe
Thank you
I’ve only watched a few of your videos, but as far as I can tell you don’t seem to be a "Complainer" unlike a lot of drivers out there. I really appreciate the content being less dramatic and over hyped. More truckers need to be calm, collected, stop rushing and have pride in what we do, and also take some time to enjoy the little things. That being said keep up the good vlogs.
I get dramatic about my cereal lol.
Trucking With Schmidt Yeah same here, I’m a bowl of cereal every night kind of guy.
Ohhh heck yes you can tell it the heartland at 2:00 minutes..Iowa, Kansas, Missouri..
E loggers use that personal conveyance to do what they got to do. When i run paper I run like you.
Elogs are fine as log as you know we’re your going every day not for appointment times but you’re always in a hurry on elogs running across country good point man thanks for sharing be safe.
I'm not a trucker but love Trucking videos. This is the second videos I've seen of your. Keep them coming. Be safe out their.
You know what you do as you feel comfortable i,ran paper logs while I drove basically my lane was grove city Ohio to east LA when I was running well I could do 1 an a half trips in7 days I usually ran 70 mph were I could and 60 in California no problems so do what you feel safe and good with you will be OK
Partner I've done the electronic log and you ain't missing anything. I've done paper logs and run the outlaw life. Honestly sitting back enjoying your job and lifestyle is alot better and Honestly you ain't making anything more either way. I'll get there when I get there
I've been in retail delivery trucking for 23 years at only 2 employers....I taught myself on paper logs and never had a problem.
Did I fudge a little? Sure. Retail delivery on a dedicated out of state route is a different animal than OTR A to B ship/receive....I made it work to get me home then out again....I loved that job...for 10 years....alot of physical work, but only worked 14 days per month!
That job ended eventually, and a couple days later, I ended up in my current job....almost 13 years now.
ELD ruined the job I do now, and, the company turned the trucks down to 62 from 68 mph! Talk about self-defeating!
They eventually got us up to 65 mph, but geez louise.....I can't believe I still work there.....taking a hotel room with only 30 minutes short for the day?
It's miserable....made trucking suck for alot of drivers, and now, conditions are more dangerous for everyone!
Yes they are, thank you for the input.
Oh boy - this is a loaded video! I liked paper logs, you were flexible to the things that were happening around you. But I did sign on with one company and I remember being told "if you cant give a 1000 miles a day, I don't need you" with paper. There were good and bad companies in days gone by with paper but we're not going to talk about that.
I was going to comment about the 86' Freightliner - the salad days of truck evolution. The T600 was new for 86' and the 377 for 87' all set back axles, the FLC120 being the only truck with a chrome bumper and still looked good, can't wait for the video!
Glad to see you had a better day cant wait to see the videos on polishing and the other truck !!!!
Been out here 42 years, I still run 170 plus k miles a year as company driver, ( pneumatic food grade) e logs don’t bother me one bit , but I get your point of view completely,👍
Good work on explaining paper logs , really enjoyed this vlog , stay safe you and your family ☺
Hi I drive a company truck with a electric log I work Monday through Friday I don't let my log run me I work at my own pace and at the end of my day sometimes I run over 600 miles and other times I may only run 300 mile but I'm still home every weekend and every holiday and still make 6 figures plus full benefits . So I have no problem with the electronic logs been on it since 2001 with the same company.
Great to hear
With the new "split sleeper" rules you can take a long break at the shipper and then run into the night. That may get me home a few times but I'd rather have the ability to run 11 after taking an 8 hour break so, like you said, I don't have to run my ass off to get to the customer at the right time and I don't have to keep extending the work day.
...yea Schmidt you are a hell of a good guy.. and could you tell us the story of how you got in the truck driving??? because you are a hell of a good driver. I love the way you shift that truck.. you don`t see that good of shifting any more.. thanks for the videos ..lov ya
Will do
My friend you are a awesome family man and a great truck driver.
Thank you
Have you thought about putting all your videos in a playlist? Makes it easier for new subs to watch them all.
Good idea
I want to buy an older W900 and operate under my own authority and run paper logs. I have had bad experiences with the newer trucks and all the emissions; more electronics, more things to go bad, more time sitting waiting for repairs--once sat in Miami for 2 weeks waiting on a sensor to arrive. Not that I really minded cause of breakdown and per diem pay... spent a lot of time at the beach and lounging in the hotel that the company paid for. I have had some decent experience with elogs and it does allow you to tell the company off because they can't push you to mess with the paper logs... I remember my dad running with a small company and having 3 log books and running hard; 6,000+ miles a week. He loved switching to a bigger company that had elogs as it was far more relaxed and he could actually take his breaks.
I hated getting to a shipper and sitting for 4 hours in line for an open dock and then 4 hours as they took their time unloading you and then wouldn't let you park overnight and the desk jockey saying I got hours because of a split break and I needed to start going... look man, I just drove 6 hours to get to the shipper and then sat 8 hours waiting. I'm tired and I need to sleep--yeah I got a nap here and there but the truck shaking every 45 minutes or so as the forklift came in and out woke me up so I didn't get a restful sleep. The worst was the places that wouldn't allow you to be in your truck because of safety issues so you had to sit on a metal folding chair in a metal cage by the docks so you didn't wander around the factory. Union places were the worst for that with all their union mandated breaks... easily spend 8-10 hours at a shipper/receiver just waiting around. Non-union places would usually have me in and out in 2-3 hours.
But operating under my own authority using load boards or have my wife be my dispatcher I will be the one deciding how hard and where I run.
Just found your channel last week and I'm really lovin it! I'm currently taking a class to get my CDL so I have been watching some vids when I came across yours. You have a new fan...you are driving my all time favorite truck and you have to same breed of dog I have been wanting for a long time also. Creepy or what? LoL
Keep up the great content and don't change a thing!
Thank you
Wow! Those roads have no traffic! Lol Here in the Northeast is crazy
Love the w900 thats my dream truck two I drive a 2003 w900,now but its the company's but one day I well own one I live in iowa too i drive down 80 all the time hope too see u out there drive safe
We will meet up one of these days. Good luck on your adventure of becoming an owner. Thank you for watching
I been on elds for a while I don't like them but I figured if I have to be on them I deal with it
Pefect attitude to have. We adapt and conquer. The Trucking moto.
I’am new to your channel, i’am from Alberta Canada love your comments on the logs . It’s coming to us as a mandatory install July 2021 . Mixed feelings🤔. Safe travels - hugh
Would love the ELD with the old rules. It's not the ELD, it's the HOS.
Our safety manager brings down the wrath of God if we go over our hours by one minute using ELD
Exactly the HOS unable to stop after starting them is the problem. Give us timeouts to stop the clock or more hours for specific/special circumstances during our work schedule.
Personal Conveyance is not the answer!!
I drive 60 with my big cat over 7 per gal. Keep on trucking good videos
Thank you
Ur driving really good bro , I do Barely 8 hours a day .... 11 only if I need to push it. My goal is 10 a day !!
I've been off the road since 06 and if I were to go back I'd buy a pre 99 truck (last truck I drove was a 93 FLD, the oldest in the fleet and STILL outran the "new" Volvos they had..
Absolutely correct Kurt
I always did the paper, love your views on them.
3 decade truck driver here and I think that both paper and electronic logs suck. I'm a local regional driver thats home every day and only work about 8 to 10 hrs a day and as far as im concerned the less I need to be in that truck the better so why should I have to tell everyone about my day because Im surly not going to be wanting to work any longer than I have to that's for sure. Maybe if this industry actually paid us for everything that we did in our daily work then people wouldn't have to do stupid things to make a living in this business and then not have to have a need for everyone to baby sit us as we work. Love the videos keep up the good work and love the sound of that big Kitty purring down the road I sure miss my cat engine.
Agree thank you
I agree over 100%!!! I haven't driven in twenty years (got tired of speed dispatchers) I'm not sure I even like the hours of service today
To me It seems to me both only benefit the company. (More drive time & more control over the driver.) If I want or need to stop for a soda or take a pee break I'm going to do it...
I'm not going to let some device tell me to keep going. (!!!!!!!! NOT SAFE , NOT HEALTHY !!!!!!!)
I was for the twelve on twelve off hours. If done right a driver could be relaxed and not stressed to the limit. (Twelve hour on twelve hours off in twenty four hours. With a minimum of four hours sleeper time) A driver would have time to eat, shower, destress and then get a good night's rest.
But as you said there will always be the ones that abuse the system.
Yup , thanks for watching
Another great video kurt, I'm on elog and I like it. Dispatch can't push anymore.
Great to hear. And thank you.
Much respect wisdom spoken
I did 3 books for one months lived in PA. Loaded in NJ. To CA. Out an back by myself unload an reloaded back home in 5 1/2! 6 days
No one thinks you're cool...
Thats just the way it was and for some might still be. We all drive differently as long as we know our limitations we are good. We all do what we do for the same reason.
jphill : sure we do.
wish I could get back to paper I hate elds! but then again I do haul oversize
Greetings from the netherlands Europe...... keep up the good work and drive save....
Thank you
Waiting to unload and just found your vlog love it great job.you have a great attitude towards the job.will be watching from eastern canada, newfoundland to be exact and by the way it's always raining on me as well.great job driver keep,em coming
Thank you
Very Well Said ! Totally agree..couldn't said it any better than how you explained 💯
No.....no you don’t go over that log!😂😂stay safe out here driver....
Well said about logs brother LEDs should be on a sliding scale
Supposed to be eld
Best trucking channel. You are my role model Brotha. Keep trucking. I am gonna find u on 88 someday for a pic lol. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thank you.
Cant say it enough love those jakes
I found Elogs to be very efficient. What I imagine would be best is, like a train that doesn't have much traffic to deal with, trucks should have their own roads for hauling commerce. Completely separated from cars. I don't think that trucks and cars have any business being near each other.
To go with your tight spaces video, I had a dock I needed to get into that wasn't happening. After waiting for the other truck to leave I sat in the dock for 45 minutes for two pallets just to tell me that they don;t have the other half. Then, I went to pilot to shut down. Wasted over half a day.
I do appreciate that I wasn't forced to run an obscene amount of hours, but I feel as though HOS needs a serious overhaul and shippers need to be held into account for delaying a driver. For example, I am of the opinion that if a driver gets into a wreck because the shipper decided to take their sweet time, they should also be held accountable. That is my opinion only you guys may disagree.
Shippers definitely need a wake up call on being either faster or pay up.
One of the tricks is log corrections lol
Great comments I run paper logs. You make sense
Mr Schmidt can you explain why you can still use paper logs
The engine is a 1999. All engines 2000 and newer are required to run eld. I probably should of talked about that more when I was making this video. I just put a small min about it.
Can you explain to me why the age of your truck makes a difference in having to use a eld
The ECM (brains) of the truck can't be programed to run them. I think, i don't ask im just content not having them.
Trucking With Schmidt oh okay cool
I'm just starting back after more than ten years off the road. I'm going with Swift and going to be running an e-log. I have serious doubts as to whether I will even get two thousand a week.
Hopefully things work out for you better.
I'm having to run elds now but after the first of the year I'm going back to paper
Happy Trails and be careful
#paperlogforlife lol ... cool video bro, stay safe 🤙🏼
G'day Kurt, when you mentioned camera's what type of camera do you mean?, down here we have Point to Point that photographs trucks as they pass under them, spread apart on every highway and your travelling time is averaged out. Is this the same type of camera you mean?. I run E Log's on my trucks plus Fleetcom's to protect the driver's incase of mishap's.
Yes we have the same thing in certain states, but we have an insane amount of interstate cameras that just show traffic flow and accidents.
@@truckingwithschmidt7120 Thought that's you meant, Traffic flow cameras are only in the cities down here.
Thanks for the video! 👍
Papers log is better than ELD because we can rest if we get sleepy in the road, the ELD is worst for owner operators because i got stuck in the shipper for 7 1/2 hours and the ELD eat all my driving times and cannot drive anymore.
Hopefully your realistic log doesn't differ significantly from your e-log, aka cell phone. Great channel.
Nope, not bad enough to make a difference
@@truckingwithschmidt7120 mine used to but then I decided to be realistic
Be safe out there
Well I'm relatively new to elogs but they sure make everyone go faster or as fast as rig can go, elogs missing one component hourly pay
I have mixed feelings about elogs. On the one hand, they are easy. Park up, post trip, change lines, done. No more "Where the heck am I?", wondering where my ruler is, pulling staples...uh, I mean ensuring my logs were correct. The biggest issue I have with them is they are zero tolerance. Can't find a parking spot, feeling good and want to drive for 8:30, accidentally go to fast in the yard and drop onto the drive line at 9:55? You're screwed. They need to have a little give for drivers to work with.
On another note: You have your own authority, right? Do you book your loads through companies you already have a relationship with or through brokers? Just wondering how your business model works. Thanks, enjoying the videos and getting to see a little of the Iowa I miss. WLBS Ken
Loads out are 95% dedicated with business around home. Coming home from any further then 1,000 miles is usually broker loads. Yes on the authority part. And thank you.
When you driving 64mph what is fuel economy you get in firs-class
Thanks
5.9 to 6.2 on a good day.
Thank you sir! Great thoughts on ur channel 👍🏻
Great video
I run a lot of PC when I'm mty or finishing a run
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New sub, new driver here w just 3 months out. From my experience so far i have to agree with you. When i first went solo the pressure with the time was always constant. Even to take a lunch break i was shoving food down my throat because of being afraid of not being on time. Constantly racing. Don’t get me wrong I’m all about hustling and being there on time. But they way the system is setup it really hinders or takes a dump on the uncontrollable things or unforeseen circumstances that we deal with. For example, yesterday i had an issue with paying the lumper as a company driver. My clock kept melting away. When I finally got through the problem i only had 5 hours to work. Like seriously!! This Electronic log system is a double edge sword. Yeah it helps keep guys in check like you said but that doesn’t equate or help out in other situations that arise while trying to do our jobs efficiently and safely. Lol just today i drove 7 1/2 hours get to the receiver had to back truck into dock. Boom HOS violation. It was a late dispatch and i got it there right at 13:00 when it scheduled. Will DOT see or acknowledge this particular violation in “good standing” or “forgive” me for it.. I doubt it!! BTW Great videos really enjoying the heck out this channel.
Thank you, i hope it does get better for those useing the eld.
I now prefer the ELD over the paper log. This is coming from a guy who started trucking in 94.
I'm not going to try to change your mind.
Don't have to, I completely understand why you and many many others prefer ELD thanks for watching.
My Friend
Good coment.
Have a good trip.
Regards
Carlos Aguirre
Quito Ecuador
South America
26 August 2020
13:35 hours
Thank you
35 years on the road. ELD is a learning curve, like anything else. You can still be flexible with an ELD. I'll say that a friend of mine was kinda thankful. Being a company man, there were more then a few 20hr days that are a fable of the past. "One more run" took allot of years off drivers heath and family. ELD came about because of bad company's.. anyone who's been around for 15 years or so knows exactly who I'm are talking about.
ELD is not so much a concern as the medical is starting to be. They keep tightening up the requirements. I fly also, and it might surprise everyone that the medical requirements for CDL are leaps and bounds more restrictive then it is to be a pilot. How nutz is that?!? Let me put it to you this way.. you "big" guys are in a world of hurt, as they lowered the BMI. If your over your BMI, your going to need more exams that's going to put you down for weeks.
Ya ive heard that. I always said its the governments way of pushing exsperianced (older) drivers out there door. For a young cheap crop.
The water pump in my truck went out today.
Can you please private message me , how do drivers still truck with ELD book like paper logs. How are u still using a paper log ? Isn’t it illegal ?
My engine is a 1999 which makes it a pre elog motor.
Very good channel... 👌🏿
Those are some ruff looking roads
When going to Topeka ks do you go st joseph mo to atchison ks and down 4 hwy?
No i run 75 out of neb city straight down.
Paper logs don't make you an outlaw, it's how you fill them out that makes you an outlaw or not.
When I look for my sunglasses, their usually on my head. It has happened too many times to count
find your seatbelt you are on video, i totally agree with your REALISTIC trucker statements ELD'S are not fair or realistic.
Will do
Would love to be able to legally drive 14 hrs a day. But them ships n receives gonna mess it up
Me and my w900l was offended. Real truck.
My self the laws never changed. I ran paper logs for many many years. I love my electronic log book. It’s all good thing. When ran paper log we all cheated them. Now the rates has come up. I tell you if you get in a accident the attorneys will rip you a new one.
You can not log 750 miles legally. No way. You have to average 75 mpg. It’s impossible. I run out west some states 80 mpg. No way could I even have 750 miles.
That means pulling mountains pass at 80 mph. Through city’s.
I been doing this for many years.. But I know some will say yes you can. But I know better.
Wouldn't be the 1st time I've got yelled at lol. Quit pointing out facts!!!!! I was off by a few numbers, 700 is a good average to log a solid 11 hours.
Trucking With Schmidt Sorry
I know exactly what you are saying. Believe me I been pulled in chicken coups. And they would ask me how could I log 700 miles in 11 hours. I would say idk but I did it. Lol.
But the old days 2 or 3 log books. And hopefully I would grab the right log book to take in. Hopefully I colored the right pic in the coloring book. But you know in those days you was really killing yourself. Let’s say black beauty’s they would keep you up for days. That was crazy. So what I am trying to get across to you. Don’t get in a accident. With 700 miles logged. They will stick it to you.
That is all I am going to say about this.
I don’t know if You can average 750 but from start to finish 11 hours I’ve done 715 miles legally.
Lol I'm just giving ya stress. Big 10.4 on the accident part. I'm lucky enough to remember when the DOT caught ya cheating thd books, th we y would just say, go out back and go to bed for a little bit. Now they put ya out of service plus tickets.
@@bigbear867
There is this guy with Landsar and TH-cam chanel Road Field Home..... he runs I think 750 if not over, but he runs at night at 80 mph.
The newer truck engines can make 65mph at 1100rpm so imagine how fast they can go at 1500rpm.
Im a new driver two months and i run and i dont race to eat my buddy and i dont take a 30 minute lunch we do an 1 hour and eld is much better for some people and people who complain about eld dont how to manage time in my opinion i see to much complaining we should just deal with it
Appreciate the video thanks