Chris you were near my neck of the woods. That's awesome. 1:34 You were in Ellwood City PA. I used to work for that McElwain Chevy dealer as a lot attendant years ago. At 5:32 almost drove by my home terminal in North Lima Ohio. They are building a Love's there off exit 232. Keep the videos coming. Love your content.
Very cool! That’s exactly where I was, and I’m glad you mentioned the location of that truck stop! Another driver and myself were asking each other where that Love’s was going to be built, and neither of us knew. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Man thanks to you you helped me make my choice I start orientation March 11th going otr. Met with my terminal manager super nice and straight forward lady. Hopefully I can keep rolling.
Congrats! Don’t be afraid to ask your trainer questions when you get on the truck! He should be able to tell you all about the money, runs, and home time
Good Looking now we need somebody who do food products & Merchant Gas on TH-cam…… #1 Tanker Driver on TH-cam is Here … Good Video instead of just talking to the camera
they have the "smart" dashcams that pick up speed limit signs, stop signs, color of stop lights? and then it "snitches" on you? I hate being micromanaged.
Yes, these are the cameras. As long as you don’t run stops signs, red lights, or run over 70 mph… you won’t have a problem. I’ve never been called into the office for driving 5 over the limit.
@FreightHauler87 i had a feeling. seems most companies are using them now. sad times imo. I did 7 years otr without a camera, sure miss those days. appreciate the reply.
Can you explain a little more about the schedule? I just can’t see how they just let you pick when you want to work. I’m guessing you have to work a certain amount of days a week? Thanks
Sure thing! We have to run 2 loads per week (minimum), and that could be 2-4 days. You choose when to start. You choose when to stop for the week. I’ve started on Sunday and worked through Saturday before. I’ve also started on a Monday and went home Thursday. You can pick when to start and stop. (Other terminals may vary)
@@jeremydaigneault6023 magnolia. It’s about 2 hours south of Little Rock, but that’s the SPG terminal. Little Rock has a fuel hauling terminal (I think), because I see they’re hiring in that area for local drivers.
Depends on the customer’s needs. We have a load that runs out to California, but it’s rare to see that one. New Jersey is about 1,400 miles (one way), and it’s the farthest I’ve been from the terminal.
@@davinewebb2844 yes! Out of Arkansas, we have quite a few loads going to Texas. You could probably go to Texas 2-3 times a week. That California load is rare for us down here, but I’ve heard about it - never offered.
It’s simple. You fill out a trip ship and the customers sign it. Customers sign the BOL. You turn them both in to the company when you return to the yard.
Correct, but I’ve only read that on the new prepass guidebook. Haven’t seen anything they says it written by AR. Also according to the prepass guidebook, PA you must enter.
I can’t find any changes to that rule by the state. I’ve searched the Arkansas Trucking Association, Arkansas Department of Public Safety, and I’ve searched google & bing for proof of this new change, and I couldn’t find anything newer than 2017 about the hazmat laws for the state.
Seems like everything has to go right for you to make money there. And if your not on top of you layovers delays etc etc you get skimmed on your pay. FedEx sounds better to me just hook up and go no customers. Everything is on the app just arrive check in locate your trailer/s hook up check out and go. Back with in 5 days 2 home and bring in anyway from $2000-2600 and my current rate of .80 cent split.
Glad everything is working out thus far. Stay safe
Thanks, you too!
Nice Vid.....Today's My Interview And I'm Actually Here Waiting....I Hope It Goes Well
Good luck! You got this!
Nice format on the video
Glad you like it!
Chris you were near my neck of the woods. That's awesome. 1:34 You were in Ellwood City PA. I used to work for that McElwain Chevy dealer as a lot attendant years ago. At 5:32 almost drove by my home terminal in North Lima Ohio. They are building a Love's there off exit 232. Keep the videos coming. Love your content.
Very cool! That’s exactly where I was, and I’m glad you mentioned the location of that truck stop! Another driver and myself were asking each other where that Love’s was going to be built, and neither of us knew. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Man thanks to you you helped me make my choice I start orientation March 11th going otr. Met with my terminal manager super nice and straight forward lady. Hopefully I can keep rolling.
Congrats! Don’t be afraid to ask your trainer questions when you get on the truck! He should be able to tell you all about the money, runs, and home time
@@FreightHauler87 that’s good to know appreciate that brother keep on keeping on 🤝🤝🤝
Which location are you going for orientation? I go on March 11 as well.
@@xx_xx399 they told me they’ll let me know Tuesday before orientation. One of 3 locations either Ohio, Illinois or Texas.
@TheBartt50 did you take a road test? What should I expect?
Thanks for this vid brother, KAG is hiring in my area, so I'm gonna call and see what they got
Well put together video.
Drive safe out there drivah!!!!
You, too!
What camera are you using on the windshield? Video looks amazing!!
Thanks! GoPro Hero 9
@@FreightHauler87 thanks
Good Looking now we need somebody who do food products & Merchant Gas on TH-cam……
#1 Tanker Driver on TH-cam is Here … Good Video instead of just talking to the camera
Thanks
Thank you Chris for posting this. What are your most driving time? Day or night?
Day
they have the "smart" dashcams that pick up speed limit signs, stop signs, color of stop lights? and then it "snitches" on you? I hate being micromanaged.
Yes, these are the cameras. As long as you don’t run stops signs, red lights, or run over 70 mph… you won’t have a problem. I’ve never been called into the office for driving 5 over the limit.
@FreightHauler87 i had a feeling. seems most companies are using them now. sad times imo. I did 7 years otr without a camera, sure miss those days. appreciate the reply.
@ I wish we didn’t have them. Over a million safe miles under me foot, and I still get talked to about that camera from time to time
@@FreightHauler87 makes you want to buy your own truck. that might be in my near future.
So what are “specialty” prouducts? What are some things you haul?
Bromine, Bromide, other various chemicals. It will also depend on the chemical plant your terminal hauls from
Can you explain a little more about the schedule? I just can’t see how they just let you pick when you want to work. I’m guessing you have to work a certain amount of days a week? Thanks
Sure thing! We have to run 2 loads per week (minimum), and that could be 2-4 days. You choose when to start. You choose when to stop for the week. I’ve started on Sunday and worked through Saturday before. I’ve also started on a Monday and went home Thursday. You can pick when to start and stop. (Other terminals may vary)
@@FreightHauler87 thank you
@@FreightHauler87What terminal are you working out of Chris? I’m interested in seeing what they have available in Little Rock
@@jeremydaigneault6023 magnolia. It’s about 2 hours south of Little Rock, but that’s the SPG terminal. Little Rock has a fuel hauling terminal (I think), because I see they’re hiring in that area for local drivers.
What is the difference between specialty products and merchandise gas?
One is liquid bulk and the other is cryogenic
Does kag have driver facing cameras ?
No
Would they hire people with an automatic restriction on their CDL?
Probably, because most of our trucks are automatic
Does KAG lease on Owner Ops? Thanks!
Yes
How far can you go as a regional driver
Depends on the customer’s needs. We have a load that runs out to California, but it’s rare to see that one. New Jersey is about 1,400 miles (one way), and it’s the farthest I’ve been from the terminal.
@@FreightHauler87 ok that’s wassup I’m in Pennsylvania. Do they keep you in the northeast or can you travel west if you want to?
@@davinewebb2844 depends on where the loads run out of your area
@@FreightHauler87 so even as a regional driver will I be able to travel to California or Texas if they have loads head that way. And thank you again.
@@davinewebb2844 yes! Out of Arkansas, we have quite a few loads going to Texas. You could probably go to Texas 2-3 times a week. That California load is rare for us down here, but I’ve heard about it - never offered.
What terminal are you out of
Arkansas
What's the Paperwork like?
It’s simple. You fill out a trip ship and the customers sign it. Customers sign the BOL. You turn them both in to the company when you return to the yard.
@@FreightHauler87 Will it ever go Automated?
@@FreightHauler87 Or like Computerized?
@@mr.ComnandoSpawn I don’t know
This actually sounds chill. 🤔
that “no pets no riders” is not true at all Locations! #Indiana
You no longer have to go in in Arkansas.
Really? I did not know that! Thanks
Correct, but I’ve only read that on the new prepass guidebook. Haven’t seen anything they says it written by AR. Also according to the prepass guidebook, PA you must enter.
I can’t find any changes to that rule by the state. I’ve searched the Arkansas Trucking Association, Arkansas Department of Public Safety, and I’ve searched google & bing for proof of this new change, and I couldn’t find anything newer than 2017 about the hazmat laws for the state.
@@FreightHauler87
Our Safety department checked on it and said that it’s no longer necessary to go in.
@@FreightHauler87 I haven’t found anything official for AR either, so I still head in. I did see the OH signs when I went to WMX.
Seems like everything has to go right for you to make money there. And if your not on top of you layovers delays etc etc you get skimmed on your pay.
FedEx sounds better to me just hook up and go no customers. Everything is on the app just arrive check in locate your trailer/s hook up check out and go. Back with in 5 days 2 home and bring in anyway from $2000-2600 and my current rate of .80 cent split.
FedEx ground, then? Every contractor is different, sorry to say.