My very first driving job was NorthAmerican in 1993. Three and a half weeks of their school to learn how to be a driver and a mover, then rolled out as a lease operator in a ‘90 Freightliner flat top cabover with a freshly refurbished 48 ft flat floor van with all new moving equipment. Baptism by fire as a complete rookie, but did a lot of heavily discounted loads over the summer before leaving after 6 months. Was a great experience, have moved myself and many others in the 30 years since.
I remember going by their big operations center west of Fort Wayne and it was a huge deal. I had a freind that had his KW towed to their truck service center and had them put in a brand new crate engine(350 Cummins) and they had it completely installed in 1 day and that included removing old trans and engine ,changing over all the accessorys, including the bell housing and he didnt even work for NA , Bill
Good morning Ak from a retired driver in the Uk ,good to see you back in the saddle.One of the first trucking videos I watched on trucking in North America was about moving household goods.The driver was a fella called Mutha Trucker.Hope it goes well for you.
I started moving 5 yrs ago and like it. Tell customers haul grandmas Diamonds yourself. Most lumpers are honest, haven't had a problem yet. Pack sh!t tight never too many furniture pads. Good luck bro God bless.
I am a crane operator. I work with atlas in the yellowstone club to fly millions of dollars of furniture into some insane houses. Never know what's gonna be inside those moving trucks.... glad you found something you enjoy for now
I am proud of you man you don’t give up I Watch a lot of TH-cam I have not seen nobody else furniture moving truck good luck my friend on your new job be safe on the road
I can tell you now he want be there long his favorite saying oh they're a good company blah blah then boom something ain't gonna go his way crying like a baby then in to the next
I was a lumper riding with a owner operator with Armstrong United during the early 2000’s and it was tuff and fun at the same time. I made some decent money running the road and got my first experience driving a semi. The truck had a super10 transmission.
Not a youtuber. But 90% of my driving career has been doing this up here in Canada. I'm a O/o with my own tractor, trailer and authority. I've pulled for north American, atlas, united, and a bunch of other mid to large moving companies. It's great money and experiences..but has always been a hustle needed to make it. But thankfully 99% of the drivers out there turn their nose and head to household as they deem it too much work. So I've been blessed to always find work fairly easily. And owning my tru k and trailer I've done other loads outside of household when it's been quiet.
For the most part is really good money in the hhg industry, but for sure is not what it use to be,I don't do it anymore still in the van lines moving medical equipment, art work,some tradeshows,best of luck with everything.
Welcome back, Trucker AK. I love that trailer, those floors are so awesome! I have a friend that did moving for years and made good money, and enjoyed it. It is nice to see you smile again. You're doing what you love (owner/operator) self-employed and doing it your way. Keep smiling, keep reaching for the stars. Now, you need to post more often and share this new experiences with all of us. Start each day thinking: "today, is a good day, to have a good day"
I know some of how bed buggers are payed but would honestly be interested in a video going through the nuts and bolts, and then giving examples of what say a month looked like. weeks are , from my understanding, a bit of a small sample size and dont really convey it well. I work in entertainment, but pre DEF motors arent really allowed in what I do. Ive thought about buying an old classic with the 84" bunk and restoring/redoing it, but wouldn't be able to keep working in what I do now with that sort of truck.
Learned the business from a man that has well over 45yrs experience between Bekins & Mayflower and one thing that i will say is that NO ONE becomes a top shelf upper Echelon van operator overnight it takes yrs of observation practice & repetition to achieve that if money is the only motivating factor then you've already sabotaged yourself
Lumper make good money when you come to town to help you unload or load your furniture, my friend parents own a franchise through North America, I use to make 25.00 and hour, hell if you only work 1 or 2 hours the driver had to pay you for 4hrs, that was in the 90's.
Hey bro. I know this has nothing to do with the video, but i'm desperate lol. My running lights aren't working. They come on and then off. Then blink every like 15 seconds/ People saying ground wire or some sorts/ You ever had this problem or know how to go about it?? Plus my headlights, turn signals, and brakes lights still work!
Instead of gym equipment, bedbug haulers run up and down stairs with a refrigerator on their back using a strap assist while filling out a clipboard full of inventory,(1 hour morning and evening). Seriously, you wont see a furniture hauler walking around all dirty and obese wearing flourissant flip flops. My uncle hauled for allied for over 30 years(worked his way up to high value security loads only), was gone all the time, but didnt mind it because his wife teamed with him. Just keep an open mind and remember, you will miss a lot of loads to and from Cali because of your trucks age. Adios, Bill
Thats cool AK i was a furniture mover in the beginning of my trucking journey 5 years. Lots of laughs and drank a ton, good tips, good pay. But does wear your body out and also gets old. All the best brother keep trying new things.
Welcome to the grind homie. I came down and bought your legacy seat a while back for my classic. I told you all about my grandpa and his atlas franchises. Glad you finally joined the hard working gang 🤣🤙🏾
Morning Mr cool guy 👍🏻 You always do what’s best for you AK 😊 This I’ll be a very interesting adventure and I’ll come along for the ride 😂 new iPhone picture is awesome 🙌 Take care buddy from a uk trucker fan 🏴
This guy is a text book trucker TH-camr. If he is really serious about trucking. He should get his own authority. Then he wouldn’t have no reason to blame some other company. He should stayed at LS.
Good for you, lightweight loads hard work, and getting away from the shitshow that is the current market. I've considered making the jump to bedbugging but all companies near me want 6 months experience packing boxes cant afford that currently. Looking forward to see how it works for you.
Trucking business is finished bro my journey is similar to yours i did flatbed reefer movers i am planning to go back to school next years too much truck drivers out there and no loads
@@nonameposter378 that I don’t know. Every time we moved, driver, tractor and trailer showed up. And a crew from the local moving company was there boxing things up and loading the tfuck
Hey armin bro how are you , I'm Dhaneesh from India you know me lots of time we are communicated in email last year , some time my email is irritating you 😀 I know 😉really sorry for that 😐
I can’t remember the guys name but he had a blue and white Volvo and did the bed bugger deal I know he left united an went to reliable an got in the car hauling game I can’t remember his channel
Wonder how long this will last until he complains there isn't any money in it. He needs to look around for a better truck that gets better fuel economy and stop asking and expecting more money 😂
@@Ghost6.2 I just don't see the bad rates. Everyone in my life seems to be killing it. I guess you have to stay out for a week or so to make some money.
@@travis_langley people that complain about rates are the ones that live off the spot market and don’t have any hook ups or customers to get full rates. I see good rates except sometimes on backhauls I have to get off the spot market
My very first driving job was NorthAmerican in 1993. Three and a half weeks of their school to learn how to be a driver and a mover, then rolled out as a lease operator in a ‘90 Freightliner flat top cabover with a freshly refurbished 48 ft flat floor van with all new moving equipment. Baptism by fire as a complete rookie, but did a lot of heavily discounted loads over the summer before leaving after 6 months. Was a great experience, have moved myself and many others in the 30 years since.
You had me at 90 Flat Top Cabovers, I'm a sucker for those Cabover looks. I know the hood trucks offer so much more than c/o, but that iconic look!!!
I remember going by their big operations center west of Fort Wayne and it was a huge deal. I had a freind that had his KW towed to their truck service center and had them put in a brand new crate engine(350 Cummins) and they had it completely installed in 1 day and that included removing old trans and engine ,changing over all the accessorys, including the bell housing and he didnt even work for NA , Bill
FACTZ I MOVED MY WHOLE FAMILY BACK DOWN SOUTH AND I JUST MOVED MYSELF SOUTH ALSO
Good morning Ak from a retired driver in the Uk ,good to see you back in the saddle.One of the first trucking videos I watched on trucking in North America was about moving household goods.The driver was a fella called Mutha Trucker.Hope it goes well for you.
I started moving 5 yrs ago and like it. Tell customers haul grandmas Diamonds yourself. Most lumpers are honest, haven't had a problem yet. Pack sh!t tight never too many furniture pads. Good luck bro God bless.
i can't complain i enjoy it
Out here “Bedbug Truck’in” since1978. Pond to Pond. Been very very good to me and my family. Keep on Truck’in.
That blue and white looks good on your truck. Best of luck to you and enjoy yourself!!
Welcome aboard bro. I’m telling you I’ve been doing this 8 years now you’ll enjoy it!! I’m with allied moving tho
We will see how long this last. See if it even makes it 6 months.
😂😂😂
Wheels are turning and earning. Who cares what he's pulling. Enjoy the content. Or don't and still watch and help build the channel.
@@SketchimusPrimus there is no perfect place.
He’s just trying to find what works for him. No reason to be a jerk
😂
I am a crane operator. I work with atlas in the yellowstone club to fly millions of dollars of furniture into some insane houses. Never know what's gonna be inside those moving trucks.... glad you found something you enjoy for now
I am proud of you man you don’t give up I Watch a lot of TH-cam I have not seen nobody else furniture moving truck good luck my friend on your new job be safe on the road
I can tell you now he want be there long his favorite saying oh they're a good company blah blah then boom something ain't gonna go his way crying like a baby then in to the next
I was a lumper riding with a owner operator with Armstrong United during the early 2000’s and it was tuff and fun at the same time. I made some decent money running the road and got my first experience driving a semi. The truck had a super10 transmission.
Not a youtuber. But 90% of my driving career has been doing this up here in Canada.
I'm a O/o with my own tractor, trailer and authority. I've pulled for north American, atlas, united, and a bunch of other mid to large moving companies.
It's great money and experiences..but has always been a hustle needed to make it. But thankfully 99% of the drivers out there turn their nose and head to household as they deem it too much work. So I've been blessed to always find work fairly easily.
And owning my tru k and trailer I've done other loads outside of household when it's been quiet.
Might as well try tanker (food grade preferably) lol you’ll be jack of all times then. Best of luck
In the 80s and 90s, my uncle owned 3 trucks leased to Mayflower. Those dudes made $$$, not sure if it pays as well now.
That Phone Can Be Set For 4k Video Is It In 1080p Or 4k ?
You won't last
Stand still when filming!! 😂😂
For the most part is really good money in the hhg industry, but for sure is not what it use to be,I don't do it anymore still in the van lines moving medical equipment, art work,some tradeshows,best of luck with everything.
God this guy goes through a lot of jobs
And ima keep going through all of them until I find something that pays what I want
@@TruckerAKgo full authority and then make what you want
Smartest man in the world. According to him.
Best way?@@Ghostofpiscese
Congratulations buddy good luck in your new job place !!!
Bed bugger, they make money but it is hard work, a young man's game.
How many jobs is that this year
I thought he was still at landstar, it’s been a minute since I’ve tuned in 😅
YA MOVING IS MOVING ITS HARD WORK FACTZ. GET IT DONE AND DON'T COMPLAIN. I DID THAT OVER 10 YEARS LOL
Your going to love atlas I drive for atlas agent in cali . Welcome to atlas
thanks man!
What's the gross look like a week?
Congratulations let’s see how this company goes good luck with a moving trailer
Bed bugger now huh??it’s a good money too keep it up man
Whoa! Bed Buggin' huh? Cool!
Congratulations Armine 👍
Welcome back, Trucker AK. I love that trailer, those floors are so awesome! I have a friend that did moving for years and made good money, and enjoyed it. It is nice to see you smile again. You're doing what you love (owner/operator) self-employed and doing it your way. Keep smiling, keep reaching for the stars. Now, you need to post more often and share this new experiences with all of us. Start each day thinking: "today, is a good day, to have a good day"
So you are a bug bed hauler now
I know some of how bed buggers are payed but would honestly be interested in a video going through the nuts and bolts, and then giving examples of what say a month looked like. weeks are , from my understanding, a bit of a small sample size and dont really convey it well.
I work in entertainment, but pre DEF motors arent really allowed in what I do. Ive thought about buying an old classic with the 84" bunk and restoring/redoing it, but wouldn't be able to keep working in what I do now with that sort of truck.
Good to see you back
bedbugger !!!! will keep you in good shape.
Wish you all the blessings in this new adventure 😊😊😊
I give him until Xmas before he QUITS.
ill pin this comment once Xmas passes ;)
Welcome to the moving business I am with mayflower moving business is were the money is
Did you do ok with Bennett otherwise?I’m getting ready to sign on with them
Learned the business from a man that has well over 45yrs experience between Bekins & Mayflower and one thing that i will say is that NO ONE becomes a top shelf upper Echelon van operator overnight it takes yrs of observation practice & repetition to achieve that if money is the only motivating factor then you've already sabotaged yourself
Lol I just left Atlas a couple weeks ago and came to North American… just finished my first trip out today
what agent did you work for ?
He should be good Agents pay better just don't ever ever Work for Atlas Corp Side
@@TruckerAK I use to worked for Celina Moving
@@TruckerAKyou are with a top notch agent. You take care of them and they will take care of you
Dont have a clue like 75%of drivers today, they are just drivers and not businessmen, some are just sterring wheel holders.
Bed Bugger, my ole Dad was one for many years.
Lumper make good money when you come to town to help you unload or load your furniture, my friend parents own a franchise through North America, I use to make 25.00 and hour, hell if you only work 1 or 2 hours the driver had to pay you for 4hrs, that was in the 90's.
Hey bro. I know this has nothing to do with the video, but i'm desperate lol. My running lights aren't working. They come on and then off. Then blink every like 15 seconds/ People saying ground wire or some sorts/ You ever had this problem or know how to go about it?? Plus my headlights, turn signals, and brakes lights still work!
We rockin with you AK good luck on the new adventure
RIGHT ON..AK .. SEMI-AUTO
From flat bedder to bed bugger
Good luck brother...
Keep trucking
Moving is brutal
Instead of gym equipment, bedbug haulers run up and down stairs with a refrigerator on their back using a strap assist while filling out a clipboard full of inventory,(1 hour morning and evening). Seriously, you wont see a furniture hauler walking around all dirty and obese wearing flourissant flip flops. My uncle hauled for allied for over 30 years(worked his way up to high value security loads only), was gone all the time, but didnt mind it because his wife teamed with him. Just keep an open mind and remember, you will miss a lot of loads to and from Cali because of your trucks age. Adios, Bill
Hey boss, when is the next video
I hope you fun of what you are doing
Use 2nd page for work history if needed.
What’s the song intro called
Good luck AK!!! Dude got to to what he has to do he's got bills to pay he aint home sittin on his ass cryin the blues he's a hustler!!
Hopefully this work out for you brotha!
Hauling bedbugs.
No update soo I wonder if it’s already done!
Thats cool AK i was a furniture mover in the beginning of my trucking journey 5 years. Lots of laughs and drank a ton, good tips, good pay. But does wear your body out and also gets old. All the best brother keep trying new things.
Do you unload the truck to or does someone else do it
hell yea you gotta unloaded rofl
Very true AK. It all falls back on your shoulders. That’s true and a profession.
You won't be home much, working for them. Hope you like it
Welcome to the grind homie. I came down and bought your legacy seat a while back for my classic. I told you all about my grandpa and his atlas franchises. Glad you finally joined the hard working gang 🤣🤙🏾
This is how I started out of school was never otr or o/o. You definitely making bank
Congratulations bro you gotta do what you have to do bro
I just wish u would just stand still and stop pacing back and forth
Congrats. Maybe they will give you a gig hauling high value or electronics. Bill
😂tradeshow and electronics goes by seniority, very difficult to get on an account
We can dream, right, Bill@@TheRoadhammer379
Last time I was at that truck stop I parked in that spot lol
I used to work for em with my step dad and step brother
Yes come join grumpy old guys who run to many miles and complain about the good ol days. Cow trucking is one of the most addictive things out here.
Bout to become the buffest trucker on YY 😂 Hope everything works out for you 🤘🏻
Morning Mr cool guy 👍🏻 You always do what’s best for you AK 😊 This I’ll be a very interesting adventure and I’ll come along for the ride 😂 new iPhone picture is awesome 🙌 Take care buddy from a uk trucker fan 🏴
Thanks for supporting! Appreciate it always!
Your book has really short chapters 😆 bout like mine
Good place to work not a easy job but im sure you won't have any trouble with it best of luck
Eww lol. I can’t stand moving my own houses let alone driving a big truck and moving houses for rich people at that.
That trailer looks familiar
This guy is a text book trucker TH-camr. If he is really serious about trucking. He should get his own authority. Then he wouldn’t have no reason to blame some other company. He should stayed at LS.
So you have to load up the furniture and offload it your self?? Damnnn bro thats brutal
Moving game Playa!!!
Alex mother trucker does household moving
Alex doesn't even drive anymore brudda
Guess he's not posting anymore o well
Makes more sense (cents) in this economy
👍👍👍👍👍
And the cycle restarts……
I drive for Atlantic relocation
Nice dude which office
Indianapolis
Been here 4 years. And been moving for 20 years
Hell yeah ill see you around more then likely
Hey you at 104 in va on 95??
Mutha Trucker use to show as a mover but I think he moved on to podcasting I think.
Good for you, lightweight loads hard work, and getting away from the shitshow that is the current market. I've considered making the jump to bedbugging but all companies near me want 6 months experience packing boxes cant afford that currently. Looking forward to see how it works for you.
Gat the 💵💵💵💵
Man glad to see you back on the road ya know i was thinking maybe you should join us ag drivers and yank a hopper
What is your point?
Keep it pushing AK, fuck the haters!
Trucking business is finished bro my journey is similar to yours i did flatbed reefer movers i am planning to go back to school next years too much truck drivers out there and no loads
Congratulations!
Hook up with military moves. There always moving.
how?
@@nonameposter378 that I don’t know. Every time we moved, driver, tractor and trailer showed up. And a crew from the local moving company was there boxing things up and loading the tfuck
Hey armin bro how are you , I'm Dhaneesh from India you know me lots of time we are communicated in email last year , some time my email is irritating you 😀 I know 😉really sorry for that 😐
I can’t remember the guys name but he had a blue and white Volvo and did the bed bugger deal I know he left united an went to reliable an got in the car hauling game I can’t remember his channel
Wonder how long this will last until he complains there isn't any money in it. He needs to look around for a better truck that gets better fuel economy and stop asking and expecting more money 😂
A truck that gets 1-2 mpg more with a payment on top isn’t going to make him anymore money when the rates themselves are shitty
@@Ghost6.2 I just don't see the bad rates. Everyone in my life seems to be killing it. I guess you have to stay out for a week or so to make some money.
@@travis_langley people that complain about rates are the ones that live off the spot market and don’t have any hook ups or customers to get full rates. I see good rates except sometimes on backhauls I have to get off the spot market
In any profession.
i worked for them
How much do you pay your lumpers?
Would’ve been better off getting your own authority and trailer