Brian, I gotta say thank you. When I was facing a forced career change I started back toward my child hood dream of trucking. We spoke a few times in here in the past and I wanted to thank you for all your videos and information. I got my class A last week and I start Monday training to flat bed with a decent sized locally owned company. So this drink is to you! Thank you!
Good tips Brian. I also would tell new drivers before getting your CDL. Go to Diesel mechanic school. Especially if you have goals of being an o/o. I wish I did.
I got a tip for you, get a heat gun laser heat gun from O'Reilly's to check the tires on your duels when you going down the road. I thought when you stop to get fuel if you hit the laser on each tire, if one's hotter it slower on pressure safe easy way to check your stuff on the road
All great tips! One thing I did to improve my mpg was to switch to AMSOIL synthetic and add an OPS-1 bypass oil filter. I gained about 1 mpg and since the bypass filters the oil down to one micron, my oil stays cleaner longer. Instead of doing a PM every 15-20k miles, I do one at 50k miles, changing the bypass filter at 25k. I have over 1.4 million miles on my Cummins ISX and there is still virtually no lost compression coming through the blowback tube. Not only do I save on fuel, I save on PM’s (I still have the chassis lubed at about 20k, just no oil change) because for every 3 PM’s that drivers who use conventional oil have done, I have only one. I made the switch about four years ago and I am so glad that I did.
@@scottbulach not just changing oil types but also adding a bypass filter as well. With a normal PM, you start out with clean oil and it gets progressively dirtier as it approaches the 15-20k mark, and then you change it. Obviously, your engine runs the best right after the PM when you have your new oil at its cleanest. With a bypass filter, the oil is filtered by the conventional filter first (I use an AMSOIL extended life filter for the full 50k miles.) and then it goes through the bypass filter where it is filtered down to 1 micron, which really cleans the oil as you’re going down the road. By running clean oil through your engine constantly, it gets better mpg. My truck was getting about 6.3 to 6.9 mpg with conventional oil. Now I get 7 to 8 mpg, which really adds up over time. Plus, the wear and tear on my engine’s internal moving parts is significantly reduced. Try it yourself, you’ll see...
@@SoCal780 I’m not saying your wrong. I’m on the fence of buying one and prolly will but I just don’t believe it adds 1mpg no offense but that’s huge . If that was the case I would see a huge drop in fuel mileage from beginning of oil oil change to end. I’m always testing different oil and additives so I’ll give the ops a try.
@@scottbulach I got you. At the very least you will extend the life of your engine. It’s always better to run cleaner oil through it. Also, you’ll save money on PNM’s because you won’t have to do them as often. Using synthetic oil is a big plus too.
Your timing couldn’t be better. Just made the call today to start the process of starting my own carrier. I owe you and MakeCents a massive thank you for your videos.
Awesome tips! I work for a Peterbilt dealership, and I am AMAZED how many truck owners call on a regular basis asking for filters for their trucks by giving me a VIN# each time! Why don't these guys keep a file on their trucks with part numbers for their filters??? Why depend on the guy on the other side of the counter to "look up" the filter and possibly sell the wrong one?? I see it DAILY! ALSO, they buy only ONE filter of each, instead of at least 2 to keep on their shelves! They call in, wait about 20 to 40 minutes on the phone to place filters on will call. Come in to the store, spend sometimes AN HOUR just to pick up these filters that they will buy AGAIN in one month, and do this vicious cycle again! Boggles my mind!
Hello I’m a new sub and I just got my permit through C. R. England now I’m in training getting prepared for DMV😅. I love your videos for a a newbie or getting to be a truck driver is helping me prepare also!🙏🏼
Bro, Outstanding video! Very informative! As a company driver, I greatly appreciate all maintenance advice. Also, watching the market is good so you know how your employer is doing in the current economic cycle. One of the greatest thing that you emphasize is the cyclical nature of the trucking industry. Thus, a company driver can watch the cycle and know when to increase or decrease certain investments. Thank you for all you do. You keep posting and I'll stay driven. ☮️ from Cali.
Never go to FL or CA? There’s little freight coming out of those states. Montana is tough to get a backhaul from. I’m a recovering truck driver and a broker now. I quote sky high on those lanes because who wants to get stuck in those places? I’ll take Truckstop or DAT double it and add my charge. I’m putting money on it because experienced drivers are going to see it on the load boards and they aren’t going to touch it if they can’t make money. I already know that my rate is going to turn off a lot customers but that’s to bad. I have one particular customer who always goes with the “broker” who lives in his Mom’s basement. The next day, the load(s) fall off because they aren’t real brokers. Not great lanes either. My best lane recently was Elkhart, Indiana to Dallas. I capitalized on that and the drivers got paid really well and were home for Thanksgiving. They called operations looking for more of those loads but I can’t always come up with those. Those loads were on the load boards less than three minutes and were covered. I don’t double broker. Whoever takes my loads is paid in three to five business days. What the gentleman is saying in this video is 100% correct. Know your lanes. Anything Mississippi River and East is likely profitable. Most of the business I see starts around Milwaukee and follows the Great Lakes through Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Upstate New York but Kentucky and Tennessee and Missouri aren’t bad either. Texas is a dream. The most profitable lane is Chicago to Houston or vice versa. Just don’t get stuck in Wyoming or hung up in the Rockies in winter. Good luck! Drive safe.
Please come to the southern Idaho truck show! You can look us up on Facebook it is June 25th and 26th at the Twin Falls County fair grounds in filer ID. I would love to meet you in person!!
I am not a OTR but you are right about running everyday even if its not 4-6 bucks a mile. Lot of youtubers that's all they want to take. Numbers do not lie.
Do your maintenance on your truck when you're home it'll save you a bunch of money. It's a lot cheaper than having a breakdown on the road your second day out. Do your maintenance at home
The revenue per mile paradigm is outdated especially on the east coast where miles are short and congestion burns time. Convert your numbers into revenue per day and factor utilization
The $2000 to $4000 difference doesn’t always mean the higher price mechanic is ripping you off, could mean the $2000 dollar guy doesn’t know what the hell hes doing
I'm going to school (Swift) for Flatbed and not enough vids say if it's worth it.. I would also like to know how many miles do they usually and expect to do in a week?
@@Daniel-ug8fd if I’m being honest (I’m a Freightliner dealer mechanic out of Cleveland) the new P4 Cascadia is very tech savvy and very ground oriented. A lot can get screwed up if someone “takes a swing” at trying to fix it. I’d suggest velocity in Nashville. They don’t upsell extra work. Plus your truck is under warranty, you won’t want to mess with Detroit after treatment if you have to pay for it. For now just stick to dealer
Call Brain,this guy seems to know everything, everything, everything. I never flipped on one of his Videos then he didn't have a Story to tell. This Man Reminds Me Of Colonels McBride, back in the late 60s early 70s Cartoon Character. This Man Knew It All.
I am looking to get into trucking. Can you tell me about paid CDL training that some companies offer. I have looked into Shneider, Steven transport, Fortworth CDL school. All these offers paid CDL. I not sure how the contract with them works. Fortworth CDL school promises 1st year employee can make $70,000 (Is this true?). I want to do solo driving. I need your opinion how should I start in this career. (I live in Houston TX. I am willing to move.) Thanks.
Ok if you are living in Houston there is stevens transport. It’s easy however have a game plan to pay off the loan and get out within 6 months of stevens. They are a trash company and will brain wash there drivers. I know nothing of shneider. Cr England you would definitely team I hear good things about prime
Why do drivers put ceilings on their money and focus solely on RPM? Listening to the profitability part sounds like $3 per mile is some outrageous crazy number.
10k? I'd say 30k minimum. Never know when you'll need an inframe. Most expensive repair, so should have that in your savings at all times MINIMUM! I just had to replacevmy front axle and spindles. Cost me 11k.
Don’t take your truck to the big dealers, they are a bunch of scammers, my mechanic just rebuild my isx for $9000, try that at Peterbilt or KW you will get ripped for at least 30k, find a local mechanic stick to it.
Well, think about it. A shop has to pay for parts, shipping of those parts, and stocking of those parts. Not to mention, MECHANICS. Of course it’s expensive through a shop, these experienced guys with 20 years under their belts making 30+ an hour working on your truck are gonna get paid what they’re worth. Of course some guy on the side can do it cheaper, he doesn’t have dealer resources
the common sense channel with the truth in your face lol, sadly even if you beat someone who's always complaining about not making enough they still won't get it. you forgot to mention 'don't get a gf' to married drivers, lol keep those personal debts to zero or close to it lol drag racing had my raise an eyebrow and than I understood what you meant and that's always going to be the case because for some that's all they have.. .sad too here's to a great summer for you driver ;)
I'm 22 years old thinking about to get my own truck your advices been helping me a lot thank you for always being honest with your videos
Brian, I gotta say thank you. When I was facing a forced career change I started back toward my child hood dream of trucking. We spoke a few times in here in the past and I wanted to thank you for all your videos and information. I got my class A last week and I start Monday training to flat bed with a decent sized locally owned company. So this drink is to you! Thank you!
Good tips Brian. I also would tell new drivers before getting your CDL. Go to Diesel mechanic school. Especially if you have goals of being an o/o. I wish I did.
Dang right....Being a farm boy helps for sure..Of Course
What is diesel mechanical school
Don't have the money for it.
I got a tip for you, get a heat gun laser heat gun from O'Reilly's to check the tires on your duels when you going down the road. I thought when you stop to get fuel if you hit the laser on each tire, if one's hotter it slower on pressure safe easy way to check your stuff on the road
I love your content. You are truly an inspiration for me as a truck driver and as a new youtube creator. You're editing skills are phenomenal!
All great tips! One thing I did to improve my mpg was to switch to AMSOIL synthetic and add an OPS-1 bypass oil filter. I gained about 1 mpg and since the bypass filters the oil down to one micron, my oil stays cleaner longer. Instead of doing a PM every 15-20k miles, I do one at 50k miles, changing the bypass filter at 25k. I have over 1.4 million miles on my Cummins ISX and there is still virtually no lost compression coming through the blowback tube. Not only do I save on fuel, I save on PM’s (I still have the chassis lubed at about 20k, just no oil change) because for every 3 PM’s that drivers who use conventional oil have done, I have only one. I made the switch about four years ago and I am so glad that I did.
How would changing types of oil gain a full mile to the gallon?
@@scottbulach not just changing oil types but also adding a bypass filter as well. With a normal PM, you start out with clean oil and it gets progressively dirtier as it approaches the 15-20k mark, and then you change it. Obviously, your engine runs the best right after the PM when you have your new oil at its cleanest. With a bypass filter, the oil is filtered by the conventional filter first (I use an AMSOIL extended life filter for the full 50k miles.) and then it goes through the bypass filter where it is filtered down to 1 micron, which really cleans the oil as you’re going down the road. By running clean oil through your engine constantly, it gets better mpg. My truck was getting about 6.3 to 6.9 mpg with conventional oil. Now I get 7 to 8 mpg, which really adds up over time. Plus, the wear and tear on my engine’s internal moving parts is significantly reduced. Try it yourself, you’ll see...
@@SoCal780 I’m not saying your wrong. I’m on the fence of buying one and prolly will but I just don’t believe it adds 1mpg no offense but that’s huge . If that was the case I would see a huge drop in fuel mileage from beginning of oil oil change to end. I’m always testing different oil and additives so I’ll give the ops a try.
@@scottbulach I got you. At the very least you will extend the life of your engine. It’s always better to run cleaner oil through it. Also, you’ll save money on PNM’s because you won’t have to do them as often. Using synthetic oil is a big plus too.
I’ve ran Amsoil in everything from Harley’s, Trucks of all types for over 25 years.
Very good and useful information!
About get my 2019 Freight liner cascadia with 302k miles wish me luck. Always a pleasure watching your videos.
Your timing couldn’t be better. Just made the call today to start the process of starting my own carrier. I owe you and MakeCents a massive thank you for your videos.
hope your company prospers bro
Platinum information!!! Thank You 🙏🏿
Excellent tips Brian !
Awesome tips! I work for a Peterbilt dealership, and I am AMAZED how many truck owners call on a regular basis asking for filters for their trucks by giving me a VIN# each time! Why don't these guys keep a file on their trucks with part numbers for their filters??? Why depend on the guy on the other side of the counter to "look up" the filter and possibly sell the wrong one?? I see it DAILY! ALSO, they buy only ONE filter of each, instead of at least 2 to keep on their shelves! They call in, wait about 20 to 40 minutes on the phone to place filters on will call. Come in to the store, spend sometimes AN HOUR just to pick up these filters that they will buy AGAIN in one month, and do this vicious cycle again! Boggles my mind!
Yes and yes! Check the tires when it's cool, in the morning.
Great overall tips!!
Thank you for your wisdom
Never knew you could save money hill climbing. Thanks for the tip(s)!
Very nice presentation 👍🏿
Very good advice for all, Bryan! Thank you!
Hello I’m a new sub and I just got my permit through C. R. England now I’m in training getting prepared for DMV😅. I love your videos for a a newbie or getting to be a truck driver is helping me prepare also!🙏🏼
How is CR ?
How is CRE?
Bro, Outstanding video! Very informative! As a company driver, I greatly appreciate all maintenance advice. Also, watching the market is good so you know how your employer is doing in the current economic cycle. One of the greatest thing that you emphasize is the cyclical nature of the trucking industry. Thus, a company driver can watch the cycle and know when to increase or decrease certain investments. Thank you for all you do. You keep posting and I'll stay driven. ☮️ from Cali.
That thumbnail!!! You're a genius.
_4:35__ this is why I’m thinking about buying a truck and leasing it onto a company_
Totally agree 👍!!!
I think I seen you on i30 around 8 heading towards Little Rock today
Never go to FL or CA? There’s little freight coming out of those states. Montana is tough to get a backhaul from. I’m a recovering truck driver and a broker now. I quote sky high on those lanes because who wants to get stuck in those places? I’ll take Truckstop or DAT double it and add my charge. I’m putting money on it because experienced drivers are going to see it on the load boards and they aren’t going to touch it if they can’t make money. I already know that my rate is going to turn off a lot customers but that’s to bad.
I have one particular customer who always goes with the “broker” who lives in his Mom’s basement. The next day, the load(s) fall off because they aren’t real brokers. Not great lanes either. My best lane recently was Elkhart, Indiana to Dallas. I capitalized on that and the drivers got paid really well and were home for Thanksgiving. They called operations looking for more of those loads but I can’t always come up with those. Those loads were on the load boards less than three minutes and were covered. I don’t double broker. Whoever takes my loads is paid in three to five business days.
What the gentleman is saying in this video is 100% correct. Know your lanes. Anything Mississippi River and East is likely profitable. Most of the business I see starts around Milwaukee and follows the Great Lakes through Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Upstate New York but Kentucky and Tennessee and Missouri aren’t bad either. Texas is a dream. The most profitable lane is Chicago to Houston or vice versa. Just don’t get stuck in Wyoming or hung up in the Rockies in winter.
Good luck! Drive safe.
As always something to learn from you.. thank you Brian
Could you demonstrate how you use a pyrometer to save money, please? Are you talking about a handheld pyrometer or something on your truck dashboard?
Thanks Man
Im in central NJ area i called truck stop load boards woman says 7$ mile flatbed can do local
You so cool tyvm for all the information !!!!!!!!’ PS what is the best load board to use ?
Please come to the southern Idaho truck show! You can look us up on Facebook it is June 25th and 26th at the Twin Falls County fair grounds in filer ID. I would love to meet you in person!!
Are you out of Indiana I’m in class getting my cdl hope to be able to meet you on the road
What is a pieromitder
What sensor is that you replaced the o ring on think I have the same problem
I am not a OTR but you are right about running everyday even if its not 4-6 bucks a mile. Lot of youtubers that's all they want to take. Numbers do not lie.
Why?
On point.
Bro any advice on blind side back situations. Some places we have no choice but to blind side. Please explain tips on blind side back. Thanks
Were you pulling a dry van by the gum plant in Fort Wayne couple weeks ago
Gm
Good sound advice...
Do your maintenance on your truck when you're home it'll save you a bunch of money. It's a lot cheaper than having a breakdown on the road your second day out. Do your maintenance at home
I have so many questions I wish I could give you a call I’m a new owner opp as of April this year got it for my birthday
Great video 👍🏻
The revenue per mile paradigm is outdated especially on the east coast where miles are short and congestion burns time. Convert your numbers into revenue per day and factor utilization
Great video
In your experience would you start as a new owner operator at Mercer or Landstar open deck. I have 2.5 years as company flatbed driver
He’s said in the past that Mercer was good, but if he could do it over he would just go straight to Landstar.
Hey Mr!...SALUTE 🇺🇸🤘....
The $2000 to $4000 difference doesn’t always mean the higher price mechanic is ripping you off, could mean the $2000 dollar guy doesn’t know what the hell hes doing
I'm going to school (Swift) for Flatbed and not enough vids say if it's worth it.. I would also like to know how many miles do they usually and expect to do in a week?
Did you run I 79 south through WV today?
Make sure you clean the 7th injector tip.
Hardcore facts !
Never take a load that you have to go into your pocket to make the delivery
Goodvideo
Can you tell us which mechanics you trust?
I've seen you mention the trustworthy mechanic several times now.... HOW exactly does one do that? trial and error?
How do I find a mechanic I can trust. 2019 Cascadia with 500k warranty. Has 280k
Where are you located?
@@_jrides_ be out of knoxville tn. Just want a trusted person that I can trust
@@Daniel-ug8fd if I’m being honest (I’m a Freightliner dealer mechanic out of Cleveland) the new P4 Cascadia is very tech savvy and very ground oriented. A lot can get screwed up if someone “takes a swing” at trying to fix it. I’d suggest velocity in Nashville. They don’t upsell extra work. Plus your truck is under warranty, you won’t want to mess with Detroit after treatment if you have to pay for it. For now just stick to dealer
Call Brain,this guy seems to know everything, everything, everything. I never flipped on one of his Videos then he didn't have a Story to tell. This Man Reminds Me Of Colonels McBride, back in the late 60s early 70s Cartoon Character. This Man Knew It All.
Go to the small ma and pa shops in farm country..Missouri, Kansas, Iowa
You should have a Trucking account and it's for the truck only
I am looking to get into trucking. Can you tell me about paid CDL training that some companies offer. I have looked into Shneider, Steven transport, Fortworth CDL school. All these offers paid CDL. I not sure how the contract with them works. Fortworth CDL school promises 1st year employee can make $70,000 (Is this true?). I want to do solo driving.
I need your opinion how should I start in this career. (I live in Houston TX. I am willing to move.)
Thanks.
Ok if you are living in Houston there is stevens transport. It’s easy however have a game plan to pay off the loan and get out within 6 months of stevens. They are a trash company and will brain wash there drivers. I know nothing of shneider. Cr England you would definitely team I hear good things about prime
Why do drivers put ceilings on their money and focus solely on RPM? Listening to the profitability part sounds like $3 per mile is some outrageous crazy number.
#8, if a mechanic saves me that kind of money, I would cut him in on the savings. There is nothing wrong about being a good customer.
Sorry that the temperature gun not a heat gun
10k? I'd say 30k minimum. Never know when you'll need an inframe. Most expensive repair, so should have that in your savings at all times MINIMUM! I just had to replacevmy front axle and spindles. Cost me 11k.
Agree 30k is the number to guarantee your continued business.
11k, oh my God I can get that job done for 3000 in Fl, you guys are getting ripped big time.
@@bracsim yea bro in Chicago too. 11k you can buy another running truck lmao
Don’t take your truck to the big dealers, they are a bunch of scammers, my mechanic just rebuild my isx for $9000, try that at Peterbilt or KW you will get ripped for at least 30k, find a local mechanic stick to it.
Well, think about it. A shop has to pay for parts, shipping of those parts, and stocking of those parts. Not to mention, MECHANICS. Of course it’s expensive through a shop, these experienced guys with 20 years under their belts making 30+ an hour working on your truck are gonna get paid what they’re worth. Of course some guy on the side can do it cheaper, he doesn’t have dealer resources
I am very lucky living in small town farm country.. Best way to gt stuff done correctly when ya know everybody...
Why do alot of truck drivers have the name brian.... hell my uncles a tfuck driver of 20 years hes names brian
Have facebook nick not
WELL , ADD , MOTORKOYE ,
Or you can do construction and make more money and stay fit.
That machine driving the machine needs the same care driver's don't focus and that .
the common sense channel with the truth in your face lol, sadly even if you beat someone who's always complaining about not making enough they still won't get it.
you forgot to mention 'don't get a gf' to married drivers, lol keep those personal debts to zero or close to it lol
drag racing had my raise an eyebrow and than I understood what you meant and that's always going to be the case because for some that's all they have.. .sad too
here's to a great summer for you driver ;)
Being an Owner Operator sucks lol don’t get stuck in it
Motorkote is the best
Wow awesome video this is a must save video.