As a retired truck driver the best advice I can give is invest in a mini fridge, an electric stovetop, a nice TV/computer, a small grill for summer, adblocker for listening to things on youtube, A dehydrator for fruits and meats. Use truck stops for showers, laundry, and socializing. But don't give in and buy their over priced stuff. Plan your comfort accordingly. It's key for the long haul. Drive safe. Love from Wisconsin!
@@masterroshi3994 That's some far out stuff. I just meant socializing at a Love's Travel Stop for the football games or with your mechanic when you're getting work done. There's still good people out there. Don't let the bad ones stop the good ones from getting together.
@@zionic76 I'm 34 now. I drove over the road for almost 11 years. Now I do building maintenance for apartment complexes. I'm glad I got to drive for that time. I saw some cool sites and made a lot of money. I was lucky to work for a company that where ever I was, I could always grab another load and bring it somewhere. I worked five months straight one time. Made well over a 100k that year.
People just do not realize that the country relies on our truckers to keep day to day life moving. Thank you for a very thankless job! We appreciate you out there!
I mean not to shit on Truck drivers but your realize long haul could be more efficiently done via train to a hub and then driven locally from said hub to the last 100-200 or so miles
as european trucker i'm jealous of your large streets and how the hell tons of space to maneuver... here it's a nightmare, usually work all the way from italy to norway and back, 2 of the european countries with the narrowest street you can find in western world... it's a blood bath everyday for both truck and trucker, but you know what. Only few of us can do this! Enjoy your job and life, stay safe, good vibes!
My father was a truck driver for 10 years. He's where I get my sense of adventure from. I remember every summer between the school years I'd go on regional hauls with him every other day. Wake up at 2am, be back home by 10pm. Crazy crazy times.
I miss riding with my dad as a boy, I lost my father at 18 he wasn't the best man but he was starting to change before the inevitable happened. Rip pops until I meet you again
I think it’s pretty cool to share you experience as a truck driver to the world. A lot of people don’t understand how rewarding or free it can be to be in that field.
Watching this, makes me feel good about my son who is a truck driver too at 24yrs. It scares me 😱 and pray night and day for the Lord to cover him. I will now be praying for you too 🙏🏾. I love your spirit doing it! Be safe out there and keep the same attitude son🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️
Whether most of the old heads like it or not the younger generation is the future of trucking in this country and they will complain there's not enough drivers but also complain about young buck drivers entering the industry. It's a lose lose scenario when they could be respectful and realize everyone has to start somewhere. You don't start a job with 20+ years of experience in your 20s. Learn something new every day from everybody is the best motto I heard from a Drill Instructor.
I work at a Brokerage and been doing it for 6 years now, its always humbling to see the drivers and the actual work they do… Without them The world doesnt work.
I used to work at receiving docks unloading & loading trucks. I got to meet so many different drivers (good&bad) but no matter what, I gave them the respect they deserved as long as they returned the same respect back and we worked together well. Much respect to all truckers...those trucks should automatically come w/ big screens for ya lol
im a software engineer but have always wanted to be a trucker since i was a little kid.. i enjoy driving especially very early mornings when the sun rises... my dream is to become a truck driver once i retire from coding :) much respect to you!
@Jacob trucking has been my dream job since I was a kid... something about being alone driving everywhere is Judy soothing... but as I have gotten older I have realized I don't like driving for 8 hours straight LOL
This is my first year at college I wanna be software engineer but I really don’t think I can get a job and I think iam wasting my time .and I love coding but I love driving too should I stop learning code or learn trucking and search for a job I need help plzz
@@youssefbousselmi4295 there is no wrong choice my friend. Trucking would definitely be the 'safer' choice as I can attest to the competitive job market for software development roles, but you wont know unless you try :)
Much respect too all truck drivers. 🙏 you men and women keep the country moving. I don’t think most people know how bad things would be if we didn’t have you guys.👊✌️
Some of them are even nasty causing accidents. They are getting paid for doing their job. I have utmost respect for the first responders but for truckers care my foot.
Good job Alex, I'm 53, you are 24 and you look comfortable and enjoying what you are doing, you went out and learned something productive and became good at it, proud of you, all the luck to you in your future, young man!
the fact that you know everything you do because of your trainer is what its all about, we know we don't last forever so its our job to pass the skills and knowledge on
2 year’s i was going to school to get my class A i stopped going due to COVID and my wife giving birth and now watching your videos i decided to go back and finish what i started. Thank you bro !
If you are a 24yr old Truck driver, I take my hat off to you. It's a tough job and not a lot of "young" people want to have a job where grinding is the only way to go. I even want to say that I'm proud of you man.
its not about grinding itsabout patience in that job we dont like...even me if im not moving constently i will get bored and not want to do anything there is a difference. also i dont want to have to start my day like he does. wake up and take 8 hrs before i hit the road?....tf is that shit?.....aint worth the headache imo.
It is a tough job. I’m 22 and I haul livestock and after each load you have to wash the trailer out which takes close to 2 hours. It’s not for everyone
I really appreciate your videos. As a highway driver myself just driving state to state daily trying to get to work safely, now we can think of truck drivers as humans too… people don’t think about how they cut off truck drivers daily and a hole lot more disrespect. We need to appreciate y’all more. Salute brother!!!
God bless you and God bless anyone reading this! Hope you have an awesome day! Seek him while you can! Jesus is the way and the only way and he is returning soon! Whenever you think you aren't loved... Remember the ultimate sacrifice was for love! ENDING YOUR LIFE IS NEVER THE ANSWER! For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV The wages of sin is death (hell) but Jesus paid our debt on the cross, for our salvation! We must turn to God and away from our sinful ways, Confess Jesus is Lord and believe with our hearts that he was risen from the dead by God, and we must be baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and The Holy Spirit and live by His word and Commandments! Trust that God will help with the rest! Seek God today before it's too late! Today could be your last day on earth! 💕💕💕
Dios te bendiga y Dios bendiga a Todos los que estan leyendo esto! Deseo que tengan un hermoso dia! Buscad a Dios mientras pueda ser hallado! Jesus es el camino y el unico camino y regresa pronto! Recuerda cuando te sientas que no eres amado... el mayor sacrificio se hizo por amor! EL SUICIDIO NUNCA ES LA RESPUESTA! Porque de tal manera amó Dios al mundo, que ha dado a su Hijo unigénito, para que todo aquel que en él cree, no se pierda, mas tenga vida eterna. S. Juan 3:16 RVR1960 La paga del pecado es muerte (infierno) pero Cristo pagó nuestra deuda en la cruz para nuestra salvacion! Debemos volvernos a Dios y apartarnos de nuestros caminos pecaminosos, confesar que Jesús es el Señor y creer con nuestro corazón que fue resucitado de entre los muertos por Dios, y debemos de ser bautizados en el nombre del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo y vivir por Su palabra y mandamientos! Confia que Dios ayudara con el resto! Busca a Dios, antes de que sea muy tarde! Hoy podria ser tu ultimo dia en la tierra! Que tengas un hermoso dia! 💕💕
My dad has been a truck driver all his life . Construction mostly. Just hauling gravel and dirt and rock to and from different spots in need of it. and he used to take me with him sometiemes from ages like 5 to up to about age 8 or 9 I don’t even remember anymore. Used to love that shit. He’d prop his hand over mine and lay it on the stick shift as he drove and would make me pretend I was the one driving as I was in the passenger seat. I remember napping sometimes the WHOOOLE job lol. The snacks and the views you get riding passenger were boss. I’m 25 now and life is kicking my ass and nothing will ever be that blissful
So awesome to see a true produce hauler who checks in at multiple places when the picks are close by and doing his best to get all his picks on , I see a lot of guys do exactly what he said not to do and sit at one place and not maximize his time .
Listening to you talk about your trainer man really hit home to me... I failed my pretrip the first time, took me 3 extra months to get my CDL. the day i completed my test i went back to CDS to see him and get "verbally beat up" (all in good fun) and i heard the news that the morning i completed my CDL he didnt wake up. He passed away the same day i finished my test.... The other instructor that taught me specifically was really hard on me. As i got better he loosened up, i nearly walked and hung up the keys. but i stuck with it, he grew to become one of my favorites, i found out the same day that the one instructor passed away, that his cancer had come back aswell. so that part of this video really hit hard for me. God bless you brother in all of your journeys.
Man this video brought me back to the days when I used to do ride-alongs with my Granddad when I was between the ages of 8-12. Especially the loading processes lol. So many memories of being on the road, so I know first-handed the job you truckers do is very demanding. Didn't really know there was that many young guys trucking' so I'm definitely subscribing to your channel bro
man you guys are some heroes, i couldn't do this with how crazy traffic is in california, let alone other places. And the streets aint wide enough for me to feel comfortable driving a big rig.
I’m a truck driver and I’ve been driving a truck over 20 years. It’s a rough and tiresome job. But it’s really good money. I can take care of my wife, grandkids, and step-daughters! It’s hard to be in a truck as much as we do, but it’s a really great career. Thanx for this video bro. Stay safe out there
I appreciate y’all. I used to work underground in the coal mines in WV and made some really good money but Obama came along and destroyed the coal industry so I met my wife and packed up and moved south in 2017 and been trucking ever since. It’s long hours and miles but I can take care of my family comfortably
What’s so hard about truck driving ? Like being in the truck for long periods or watching out for Idiots who be cutting you off?? Or just dealing with the loading docks taking forever
I stumbled upon your videos today just by chance. I’m a woman interested in jewelry and fashion, but I find your content very entertaining and interesting. I didn’t realize what life on the road for a truck driver is really like. You really have some obstacles, and it’s not easy. I’ll keep that in mind from now on when I’m driving around. We all owe you credit for the job you do.
I’m 23 years old and I’m in the process of becoming a truck driver. For the majority of my life, I was surrounded by truckers. My grandfather, uncle, cousin and my dad were all truckers. Ever since I was 5 years old I wanted to be one. I always wanted to see other parts of the country. Watching this video just makes me want it even more, it’s even wanting me to start a new channel like this one. Alex, any tips for a potential new driver and possible channel?
1973, 21 years old, fresh out of the army. First truck was a 4200 series cabover International. AC was a trane 250 model. drive 50 with 2 windows down. sleeper was 2 foot across and 6 ft long. Beat you to death.. hauling paper rolls to 38th street and broadway, new york... yah, the new trucks, nice. oh ya, 18 cents a mile at that time...stay safe bro
just wanna say thank you for driving truck! we need yall more than we think, my dad is a trucker has been for 30 years and i see him once a week, but i am currently studying for my cdl and im really excited for it
I just turned 24 and I am getting my license as soon as i can to help my family with money. Seeing you doing this I feel I can do it too. I am still nervous about driving and taking the test
I Love these videos Especially since I started out right around the same age I was 23 so I can relate for sure 10/4 to this guy. And to all of are brothers and sisters out there keep doin what you do we keep the world going see yall on down that interstate
Safety first, Brother. Always hit the airhorn before backing, even in the yard. Also, never exit the cab facing forward. Back out of the cab with three points of contact at all times. It's easy to miss a step.
I agree, safety first. But I don’t think they have to always use the air horn if there isn’t anybody around. Cause honesty, I’ve seen truckers pull into a place to pick up their load, and it’ll be hella packed and they never use the air horn, just backs right in and leaves. Kinda nerve racking because that place where these truckers go (a building right next to my company) is always packed, and it’s a very narrow, spot to back down in. And trucks are literally mirror to mirror parked beside each other
Sanitation driver here in Anaheim, CA I thought my 5am-4:30pm shifts were long. mad respect to you and semi drivers man it must be hard not to go home to your family. You gave me a new appreciation for my fellow truckers. Thank you 🙏🏼
I’ve been driving for about 20 years. I give these guys credit. I’ll take my 6-4 shift Monday to Friday with no weekends any day. I like to sleep at home and have time with family. It’s a job somebody needs to do, but I just can’t see it for me. When I’m not driving, the job stops. If I’m not at home, I want to be getting paid. I can make $75k and have a normal life.
I’m currently 24 right now & am in the process of getting my cdl to become a truck driver! I know there’s a lot of bad talk about trucking but I’m excited & hope earn my license to start trucking! You got my support brother, & a new subscriber!
This was my first time watching your videos from your channel. This was actually really entertaining man. Very talkative which i find very entertaining as well. My dad used to be a truck driver back when i was a baby baby. He let me sit on this lap one time and let me try to turn the steering wheel. lol So as you can imagine watching your video with a pov? Brought me why back to some golden memories. 🥺 Thank you! Definitely subbing to you.
You make really good truck videos, your audio is good and video quality is very good, I've seen a few but first time making a comment. Very enjoyable to watch the ups and downs of a truck driver life, you keep it real, keep on trucking as they say!
Always cracks me up to see the modern day truck driver. Automatic transmissions and no backing up off a narrow 2 lane rd onto number 2 gravel with the fear of tipping over your trailer and trying to get out even with the splitter on.
I just got my permit a few days ago. Super excited for the behind the wheel training. I’m definitely going to stay tuned in. You make the turns look really easy bro. That’s the part I’m nervous about lol.
Always thought about getting into this line of work but don't know if I have the endurance to do it. I some times tend to get drowsy and tired when I'm driving long distances. Thanks for putting this content out there so that people like me can see what daily life is like for truckers.
I use to get exhausted after like 3-4 hours when I started I was extremely worried about what I had gotten myself into… after a few months it got better and now after 3 years a I can do 11 hours with my 30 min break somewhere in there
You've picked a HARD profession, I hope you always have good health and do well. GREAT video, I appreciate all you and the other drivers do and feel so bad that ya'll have to endure hateful people driving your fuel prices so high. Be safe.
Keep up the good work! I started driving for schneider when I was 21. I used to love being the young gun out there on the road. That was 10 years ago now! 😳
seems really cool. you keep the country going with supplies. so with that I thank you. real question- How do you have a family life when you are away for days? Is it hard?
Alex, I have a question. I'm 19 and I've been thinking about getting into truck driving for about a year. You honestly convinced me its the job for me. I live in LA, CA. I've been looking for applications but most companies have a 21+ policy even though you can legally drive intrastate at 18. Do you have any advice?
Stay with it. I've driven 29 years and I will be getting out in another year or two.I cannot complain about the living I've made. I have run local for 27 years. It's a far better life than over the road.
If you ever read my comment I'm still so scared to go trucking but literally watching your videos it doesn't look that bad at all!! Maybe I will make that call to a recruiter to a trucking academy and go for it thank you for sharing this kinda of videos for an inspiration!!! Cheers!! By the way are you a dedicated route driver, regional or nationwide and if so which and what is your best advice that you recommend I take when I decide to go trucking!!! Thanks!!😎💪🤗😊🙏❤🔥
Great video! I use to be a trainer. I had a student that we didn't see eye to eye either. Two adults cramped in a small box for 4 weeks can put most people on edge after a while. Sorry for the loss of your trainer. One quick question, What is the GoPro mount you have on your mirror? Keep the videos coming! I am a new subscriber!
Thanks for taking my place in the line. I did 25 years OTR, 2 and 1/2 million accident free miles. Two happiest days of my life was my first and last day holding that steering wheel. Good luck and enjoy the ride. Remember “ You are like a whale in the ocean. Let faster fish go by they get caught sooner”.
Great video and insight. Curious as to how many hours on the road you spend each week? I’ve always been intrigued by truck driving. I’m in Banking data analytics, so it would be a heck of a career change for me!
I’m currently in the insurance industry. Work a 9-5 office job but seriously considering quitting and going to trucking school. So I’m in the same boat as you! I’ll let you know how it goes.
Tomorrow is my last day out with my TE before I go test for my cdl. I have everything down pack but backing! Some spots I’m good at others not so good, kinda frustrating but I know that it will come with time. When you back it looks so easy just like when my trainer does it. How long did it take you to perfect your backing to your liking? Great vids btw, stay safe on the road bro.
@@BAJANBWOYRELL yea that’s what he told me. Said do little turns at a time with the wheel cuz if I turn too much then I gotta fix just as much. I can do a 45 but that’s what they was teaching us in school, but one dock was slanted I was aiming good at first but started turning the wheel too much and Fkd up 🤦♂️ but I’m determined ima get it. Preciate the feed back
Around 6 months and you wont have any problems 99% of the time. Ive been driving 2 years now and backing is just as easy as driving. You’ll get it like everyone else
always had an interest in this, but im already anti social and a loner and im afraid that this profession would really isolate me and ill separate myself from everyone including my family. i love my solitude. driving has never bothered me for work as long as i have my music, a good podcast or a good youtube channel. i drive a sanitation truck now fyi
Just started watching your videos recently. Whole new appreciation for truckers. Hey…. Why don’t they make trailers with roll up overhead doors instead of hinged swing doors so you don’t have to stop to open and close them at docks? Thanks for what you do and stay safe
i just turned 21, and i've been looking for a good job for me with minimal person contact, and i love driving so i felt trucking is for me, idk how to start or where, but i want a career in this if i can't get my pilot's license
Usually your local DMV has trucking training advertisements after that there will usually be a lot of trucking companies advertising on their trailers give them a call.
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Really enjoyed watching this video! One thing i realized is you dont get any exercise at all and i understand you dont have any time but at the end of the video when u wake up and ur doing ur walk around to check if everything on the truck is okay, stretch out and check if everything on ur body is okay:)
You are so good at parking I mean we don’t get to c how many times you do it to get it right and edit the rest out but going by how confident you are I don’t think you have an issue with reversing the truck to a door
That first pick up is Kingsburg orchards or cornerstone something like that. I did OTR for a year and a half and use to pick up there all the time. OTR just wasn't for me. It was fun though. Just hated being away from the family for 2 weeks. Maybe if I would have found a company with a more suitable schedule. Now I'm local delivering Ag Chemicals. Stay safe brother. Keep up the great content.
As a retired truck driver the best advice I can give is invest in a mini fridge, an electric stovetop, a nice TV/computer, a small grill for summer, adblocker for listening to things on youtube, A dehydrator for fruits and meats. Use truck stops for showers, laundry, and socializing. But don't give in and buy their over priced stuff. Plan your comfort accordingly. It's key for the long haul. Drive safe. Love from Wisconsin!
That sounds chill
How old you currently and how long did you truck drive for sir?
@@masterroshi3994 That's some far out stuff. I just meant socializing at a Love's Travel Stop for the football games or with your mechanic when you're getting work done. There's still good people out there. Don't let the bad ones stop the good ones from getting together.
@@zionic76 I'm 34 now. I drove over the road for almost 11 years. Now I do building maintenance for apartment complexes. I'm glad I got to drive for that time. I saw some cool sites and made a lot of money. I was lucky to work for a company that where ever I was, I could always grab another load and bring it somewhere. I worked five months straight one time. Made well over a 100k that year.
Mini fridge and microwave is top priority haha
People just do not realize that the country relies on our truckers to keep day to day life moving. Thank you for a very thankless job! We appreciate you out there!
These snowflakes have it so easy nowadays!
I mean not to shit on Truck drivers but your realize long haul could be more efficiently done via train to a hub and then driven locally from said hub to the last 100-200 or so miles
This dude should do a episode on lot lizards 😂
If the country only used trains don’t you think it would take slower because there would be essentially train traffic. Also passenger trains.
@@danbobway5656 if everything was moved by train good luck with getting anywhere lol. That would be awful
as european trucker i'm jealous of your large streets and how the hell tons of space to maneuver... here it's a nightmare, usually work all the way from italy to norway and back, 2 of the european countries with the narrowest street you can find in western world... it's a blood bath everyday for both truck and trucker, but you know what. Only few of us can do this! Enjoy your job and life, stay safe, good vibes!
because europoors are criminally stupid and arrogant
Do you like driving in Germany?
I drove truck all over Norway for a couple of months. They weren't made for trucks that's for sure lol
Not all of usa is rural. There are tight roads with tons of traffic
@@bobo42024 way more of it is rural than Europe and the streets in those countries are all small not just some of them
My father was a truck driver for 10 years. He's where I get my sense of adventure from. I remember every summer between the school years I'd go on regional hauls with him every other day. Wake up at 2am, be back home by 10pm. Crazy crazy times.
I miss riding with my dad as a boy, I lost my father at 18 he wasn't the best man but he was starting to change before the inevitable happened. Rip pops until I meet you again
@@burdman5620 My condolences 🙏🏾
@@GoProTony912 thank you
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You can take family on trips?
I think it’s pretty cool to share you experience as a truck driver to the world. A lot of people don’t understand how rewarding or free it can be to be in that field.
Watching this, makes me feel good about my son who is a truck driver too at 24yrs. It scares me 😱 and pray night and day for the Lord to cover him. I will now be praying for you too 🙏🏾. I love your spirit doing it! Be safe out there and keep the same attitude son🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️
Whether most of the old heads like it or not the younger generation is the future of trucking in this country and they will complain there's not enough drivers but also complain about young buck drivers entering the industry. It's a lose lose scenario when they could be respectful and realize everyone has to start somewhere. You don't start a job with 20+ years of experience in your 20s. Learn something new every day from everybody is the best motto I heard from a Drill Instructor.
Exactly
I work at a Brokerage and been doing it for 6 years now, its always humbling to see the drivers and the actual work they do… Without them The world doesnt work.
I used to work at receiving docks unloading & loading trucks. I got to meet so many different drivers (good&bad) but no matter what, I gave them the respect they deserved as long as they returned the same respect back and we worked together well. Much respect to all truckers...those trucks should automatically come w/ big screens for ya lol
May almighty God crown your efforts 👊
im a software engineer but have always wanted to be a trucker since i was a little kid.. i enjoy driving especially very early mornings when the sun rises... my dream is to become a truck driver once i retire from coding :) much respect to you!
I'm a developer considering moving into trucking now. I think I'm burned out on coding.
@Jacob trucking has been my dream job since I was a kid... something about being alone driving everywhere is Judy soothing... but as I have gotten older I have realized I don't like driving for 8 hours straight LOL
This is my first year at college I wanna be software engineer but I really don’t think I can get a job and I think iam wasting my time .and I love coding but I love driving too should I stop learning code or learn trucking and search for a job I need help plzz
@@youssefbousselmi4295 there is no wrong choice my friend. Trucking would definitely be the 'safer' choice as I can attest to the competitive job market for software development roles, but you wont know unless you try :)
Much respect too all truck drivers. 🙏 you men and women keep the country moving. I don’t think most people know how bad things would be if we didn’t have you guys.👊✌️
@Melissa Paley you mean Allah bless?
2020-2022…we know.
@@Pat315 allah or god isnt real 😂😂
The "plandemic" showed us how important truckers are
Some of them are even nasty causing accidents. They are getting paid for doing their job. I have utmost respect for the first responders but for truckers care my foot.
Good job Alex, I'm 53, you are 24 and you look comfortable and enjoying what you are doing, you went out and learned something productive and became good at it, proud of you, all the luck to you in your future, young man!
I’m 63 been trucking for 38 years I just retired last year. Good to see young drivers doing a good job.
@@donramon6770 And his damn trucks automatic! Did you ever come across thise Don?
@@donramon6770 wow started at 25 enjoy your well desired retirement sir
Gotta do something with yourself ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Never get bored of this mans vids
Just got my cdl now looking to get trained by a company inspired me too man crazy
Same
I’m in Orlando guys but thanks anyways
Me to
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the fact that you know everything you do because of your trainer is what its all about, we know we don't last forever so its our job to pass the skills and knowledge on
2 year’s i was going to school to get my class A i stopped going due to COVID and my wife giving birth and now watching your videos i decided to go back and finish what i started. Thank you bro !
It is true
I’ve always respected truck drivers you got to have a lot of confidence and skill to drive those big trailers around especially reverse parking them
It’s not that hard. A month is all it really takes to grasp the concept.
Yup definitely. People think it's easy to drive but lot to learn with it.
@@gman8796 Chill it isn’t.
@@HibiscusDonkey trailer truck is hard not easy
@@frxxxxx It’s not hardest part is being healthy enough to driver. Don’t try to make your job seem harder than it is.
I cant believe he is only 24, he is so mature and focused.
Wow😘
Agree. 👍
I'm 24 and did the same thing. Not everyone makes TH-cam
Oh relax
Because he works as a truck driver he’s mature ? Stfu
If you are a 24yr old Truck driver, I take my hat off to you. It's a tough job and not a lot of "young" people want to have a job where grinding is the only way to go. I even want to say that I'm proud of you man.
its not about grinding itsabout patience in that job we dont like...even me if im not moving constently i will get bored and not want to do anything there is a difference. also i dont want to have to start my day like he does. wake up and take 8 hrs before i hit the road?....tf is that shit?.....aint worth the headache imo.
It is a tough job. I’m 22 and I haul livestock and after each load you have to wash the trailer out which takes close to 2 hours. It’s not for everyone
its jus a debilitating job
I'm 35 with 7 years of driving it's fun just stay positive and focused and pay attention don't speed.
I’m 32 been driving for 9 years. Let’s go
I really appreciate your videos. As a highway driver myself just driving state to state daily trying to get to work safely, now we can think of truck drivers as humans too… people don’t think about how they cut off truck drivers daily and a hole lot more disrespect. We need to appreciate y’all more. Salute brother!!!
I support your idea
My only thing is they make me nervous when I drive next to them, so I always speed up to pass them.
God bless you and God bless anyone reading this! Hope you have an awesome day! Seek him while you can! Jesus is the way and the only way and he is returning soon! Whenever you think you aren't loved... Remember the ultimate sacrifice was for love! ENDING YOUR LIFE IS NEVER THE ANSWER!
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
John 3:16 KJV
The wages of sin is death (hell) but Jesus paid our debt on the cross, for our salvation! We must turn to God and away from our sinful ways, Confess Jesus is Lord and believe with our hearts that he was risen from the dead by God, and we must be baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and The Holy Spirit and live by His word and Commandments! Trust that God will help with the rest!
Seek God today before it's too late! Today could be your last day on earth!
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Dios te bendiga y Dios bendiga a Todos los que estan leyendo esto! Deseo que tengan un hermoso dia! Buscad a Dios mientras pueda ser hallado! Jesus es el camino y el unico camino y regresa pronto! Recuerda cuando te sientas que no eres amado... el mayor sacrificio se hizo por amor! EL SUICIDIO NUNCA ES LA RESPUESTA!
Porque de tal manera amó Dios al mundo, que ha dado a su Hijo unigénito, para que todo aquel que en él cree, no se pierda, mas tenga vida eterna.
S. Juan 3:16 RVR1960
La paga del pecado es muerte (infierno) pero Cristo pagó nuestra deuda en la cruz para nuestra salvacion! Debemos volvernos a Dios y apartarnos de nuestros caminos pecaminosos, confesar que Jesús es el Señor y creer con nuestro corazón que fue resucitado de entre los muertos por Dios, y debemos de ser bautizados en el nombre del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo y vivir por Su palabra y mandamientos! Confia que Dios ayudara con el resto!
Busca a Dios, antes de que sea muy tarde! Hoy podria ser tu ultimo dia en la tierra!
Que tengas un hermoso dia!
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I agree with you , I always let truckers move in to the lane but some are assholes too
My dad has been a truck driver all his life . Construction mostly. Just hauling gravel and dirt and rock to and from different spots in need of it. and he used to take me with him sometiemes from ages like 5 to up to about age 8 or 9 I don’t even remember anymore. Used to love that shit. He’d prop his hand over mine and lay it on the stick shift as he drove and would make me pretend I was the one driving as I was in the passenger seat. I remember napping sometimes the WHOOOLE job lol. The snacks and the views you get riding passenger were boss.
I’m 25 now and life is kicking my ass and nothing will ever be that blissful
So awesome to see a true produce hauler who checks in at multiple places when the picks are close by and doing his best to get all his picks on , I see a lot of guys do exactly what he said not to do and sit at one place and not maximize his time .
Listening to you talk about your trainer man really hit home to me... I failed my pretrip the first time, took me 3 extra months to get my CDL. the day i completed my test i went back to CDS to see him and get "verbally beat up" (all in good fun) and i heard the news that the morning i completed my CDL he didnt wake up. He passed away the same day i finished my test....
The other instructor that taught me specifically was really hard on me. As i got better he loosened up, i nearly walked and hung up the keys. but i stuck with it, he grew to become one of my favorites, i found out the same day that the one instructor passed away, that his cancer had come back aswell.
so that part of this video really hit hard for me. God bless you brother in all of your journeys.
Man this video brought me back to the days when I used to do ride-alongs with my Granddad when I was between the ages of 8-12. Especially the loading processes lol. So many memories of being on the road, so I know first-handed the job you truckers do is very demanding. Didn't really know there was that many young guys trucking' so I'm definitely subscribing to your channel bro
Hey how are you doing?
man you guys are some heroes, i couldn't do this with how crazy traffic is in california, let alone other places. And the streets aint wide enough for me to feel comfortable driving a big rig.
Come to Norway habibi
I’m a truck driver and I’ve been driving a truck over 20 years. It’s a rough and tiresome job. But it’s really good money. I can take care of my wife, grandkids, and step-daughters! It’s hard to be in a truck as much as we do, but it’s a really great career. Thanx for this video bro. Stay safe out there
I subed to you
I appreciate y’all. I used to work underground in the coal mines in WV and made some really good money but Obama came along and destroyed the coal industry so I met my wife and packed up and moved south in 2017 and been trucking ever since. It’s long hours and miles but I can take care of my family comfortably
What’s so hard about truck driving ? Like being in the truck for long periods or watching out for Idiots who be cutting you off?? Or just dealing with the loading docks taking forever
@@shadowk4718 ✅️all of the above
@@SLYT3K lmao I bet man I think the hardest would be being away from your fmaily
Most people your age don't want to work and you're here taking on the role of the backbone of the country. I salute you!
Thanks for all you do man! I appreciate truck drivers for making life city possible.
I stumbled upon your videos today just by chance. I’m a woman interested in jewelry and fashion, but I find your content very entertaining and interesting. I didn’t realize what life on the road for a truck driver is really like. You really have some obstacles, and it’s not easy. I’ll keep that in mind from now on when I’m driving around. We all owe you credit for the job you do.
I’m 23 years old and I’m in the process of becoming a truck driver. For the majority of my life, I was surrounded by truckers. My grandfather, uncle, cousin and my dad were all truckers. Ever since I was 5 years old I wanted to be one. I always wanted to see other parts of the country. Watching this video just makes me want it even more, it’s even wanting me to start a new channel like this one. Alex, any tips for a potential new driver and possible channel?
You guys suck killing people on road go to hell.
1973, 21 years old, fresh out of the army. First truck was a 4200 series cabover International. AC was a trane 250 model. drive 50 with 2 windows down. sleeper was 2 foot across and 6 ft long. Beat you to death.. hauling paper rolls to 38th street and broadway, new york... yah, the new trucks, nice. oh ya, 18 cents a mile at that time...stay safe bro
just wanna say thank you for driving truck! we need yall more than we think, my dad is a trucker has been for 30 years and i see him once a week, but i am currently studying for my cdl and im really excited for it
My grandfather retired w “Teamsters” and has made me proudly respect all truck drivers.
Cheers and best wishes, get that bag.
- Yellow Freight Retired
I just turned 24 and I am getting my license as soon as i can to help my family with money. Seeing you doing this I feel I can do it too. I am still nervous about driving and taking the test
How did it go?
I just turned 24 last month.
I Love these videos Especially since I started out right around the same age I was 23 so I can relate for sure 10/4 to this guy. And to all of are brothers and sisters out there keep doin what you do we keep the world going see yall on down that interstate
I’d love to do this man. I’m a loader at ups and this job sounds like heaven compared to what I’m doing now 😭
Safety first, Brother. Always hit the airhorn before backing, even in the yard. Also, never exit the cab facing forward. Back out of the cab with three points of contact at all times. It's easy to miss a step.
I agree, safety first. But I don’t think they have to always use the air horn if there isn’t anybody around. Cause honesty, I’ve seen truckers pull into a place to pick up their load, and it’ll be hella packed and they never use the air horn, just backs right in and leaves. Kinda nerve racking because that place where these truckers go (a building right next to my company) is always packed, and it’s a very narrow, spot to back down in. And trucks are literally mirror to mirror parked beside each other
Sanitation driver here in Anaheim, CA I thought my 5am-4:30pm shifts were long. mad respect to you and semi drivers man it must be hard not to go home to your family. You gave me a new appreciation for my fellow truckers. Thank you 🙏🏼
We appreciate it. There's a lot like me who don't get to go home for 4-5 months at a time and then just get two days off.
I’ve been driving for about 20 years. I give these guys credit. I’ll take my 6-4 shift Monday to Friday with no weekends any day. I like to sleep at home and have time with family. It’s a job somebody needs to do, but I just can’t see it for me. When I’m not driving, the job stops. If I’m not at home, I want to be getting paid. I can make $75k and have a normal life.
I’m currently 24 right now & am in the process of getting my cdl to become a truck driver! I know there’s a lot of bad talk about trucking but I’m excited & hope earn my license to start trucking! You got my support brother, & a new subscriber!
Hey fam, another ‘98er here, I’m a railroader. Love what you’re doing and keep up the hard and amazing work. Thanks for everything you do.
This was my first time watching your videos from your channel. This was actually really entertaining man. Very talkative which i find very entertaining as well. My dad used to be a truck driver back when i was a baby baby. He let me sit on this lap one time and let me try to turn the steering wheel. lol So as you can imagine watching your video with a pov? Brought me why back to some golden memories. 🥺 Thank you! Definitely subbing to you.
Very thankful that I found this channel. Super down to earth and relatable. Thanks for all you do bro. Respect 🫡
You make really good truck videos, your audio is good and video quality is very good, I've seen a few but first time making a comment. Very enjoyable to watch the ups and downs of a truck driver life, you keep it real, keep on trucking as they say!
one of the strangest things ever but when a recommended video pops up you already know it’s gonna be a banger
I smoke weed so they won’t let me be a driver anywhere but props to ya for doing hard work that is essential
Always cracks me up to see the modern day truck driver. Automatic transmissions and no backing up off a narrow 2 lane rd onto number 2 gravel with the fear of tipping over your trailer and trying to get out even with the splitter on.
we know from the alram sound, this man is man of culture 😂
The skill and patience you have is incredible
I just got my permit a few days ago. Super excited for the behind the wheel training. I’m definitely going to stay tuned in. You make the turns look really easy bro. That’s the part I’m nervous about lol.
good luck man you got this bro
Success in all ramifications
You will master it king ✊
Nice Giggity Alarm on the cell phone. It sounds like a family guy character on an airplane.
Always thought about getting into this line of work but don't know if I have the endurance to do it. I some times tend to get drowsy and tired when I'm driving long distances. Thanks for putting this content out there so that people like me can see what daily life is like for truckers.
You get used to it and tbh that’s the worst part about it, one of the most chill and free jobs you can have
I use to get exhausted after like 3-4 hours when I started I was extremely worried about what I had gotten myself into… after a few months it got better and now after 3 years a I can do 11 hours with my 30 min break somewhere in there
@agonz did this type of job ever mess with your sleep schedule? I have some crazy insomnia I feel like this job would be bad.
That’s awesome what you’re doing , you guys are the real hero’s that don’t wear capes
You've picked a HARD profession, I hope you always have good health and do well. GREAT video, I appreciate all you and the other drivers do and feel so bad that ya'll have to endure hateful people driving your fuel prices so high. Be safe.
hard 🤣🤣
Awesome! It's good to see the young folks getting out here and taking this career by the horns!
rip to the trainer. Respect to you for talking about him on your video.
You are doing a awesome job keep up the good work trucks forever🚛💜
Bro I love this kind of content. Nice and chill
Keep up the good work! I started driving for schneider when I was 21. I used to love being the young gun out there on the road. That was 10 years ago now! 😳
Difference between a 24 year old like you and a 24 year old like me , you can be moved and I'm just a waste, keep growing keep going
Dude wtf nobody is a waste. Keep your head up
My dude went blind side with that dog right there 💀 what a place to put a dog doe. Good job. Almost as smooth as me
Love watching your content all the way from Australia 🇦🇺. So relaxing mate! Probably not so much for you though haha.
I think so
bro Its 2 am and I was just binge watching your IG reels. SUBSCRIBED!
Whoa brother Lo haces muy bien el trabajo y la manejada espero q un día q Dios me dé la oportunidad de ser un trailero como usted
Cool watching your videos man theyre relaxing. Much respect to truck drivers
Love watching your videos man I was scared to become a truck driver and you motivated me ngl
Bro you doing your job so just do what you need to do I'm still looking at your videos bro I'm here with you keep up the good work 🙏💪💪
Lmao the alarm sounds are hilarious 😂😂 great video my man
This videos moves out all the stress I have while I'm the road with semi truck gosh so much stress out here
seems really cool. you keep the country going with supplies. so with that I thank you. real question- How do you have a family life when you are away for days? Is it hard?
As a former beer deliveryman / truck driver, the sound of that Toyota pallet jack brings me back a flood of memories.
Alex, I have a question. I'm 19 and I've been thinking about getting into truck driving for about a year. You honestly convinced me its the job for me. I live in LA, CA. I've been looking for applications but most companies have a 21+ policy even though you can legally drive intrastate at 18. Do you have any advice?
Come work for usfoods tough job but very great pay for being a local driver
Sorry I don’t
@@eliasstorch5034 Appreciate it anyway. Anything helps.
@@lsxjosh4217 I'll definitely look into it
He don’t reply but he wants you to buy his merch 👍
Only 24 god damn so young , you have a life ahead of you bud enjoy it
No joke, sometimes I watch your vids and want to change my career to be a truck driver!
So cool
Stay with it. I've driven 29 years and I will be getting out in another year or two.I cannot complain about the living I've made. I have run local for 27 years. It's a far better life than over the road.
If you ever read my comment I'm still so scared to go trucking but literally watching your videos it doesn't look that bad at all!! Maybe I will make that call to a recruiter to a trucking academy and go for it thank you for sharing this kinda of videos for an inspiration!!! Cheers!! By the way are you a dedicated route driver, regional or nationwide and if so which and what is your best advice that you recommend I take when I decide to go trucking!!! Thanks!!😎💪🤗😊🙏❤🔥
I was a 19 yr old driver and it is one hell of a career man. Keep your nose on the grindstone
Great video! I use to be a trainer. I had a student that we didn't see eye to eye either. Two adults cramped in a small box for 4 weeks can put most people on edge after a while. Sorry for the loss of your trainer. One quick question, What is the GoPro mount you have on your mirror? Keep the videos coming! I am a new subscriber!
Yeah man I realized that early on haha. & thank you. He was a cool dude nonetheless. & it came with my go pro hero max that I purchased.
@@alexnino_ Thank you for the quick reply. Stay safe!
@@alexnino_ that white peterbilt looks awesome 😎😎😎😎
Love how you are both fluent in English and spanish
I made a video almost like this one about a week ago, good stuff man! I’m just grinding my TH-cam channel too! Stay safe out there G! keep the grind
Fantastic game
Mann, papa you got skills , backed her up made it look sooo easy!!
Thanks for taking my place in the line. I did 25 years OTR, 2 and 1/2 million accident free miles. Two happiest days of my life was my first and last day holding that steering wheel. Good luck and enjoy the ride. Remember “ You are like a whale in the ocean. Let faster fish go by they get caught sooner”.
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RIP dude, had a guy like that too an amazing dude who taught me so much, yet I almost couldnt stand being around him after 5 years.
Great video and insight. Curious as to how many hours on the road you spend each week?
I’ve always been intrigued by truck driving. I’m in Banking data analytics, so it would be a heck of a career change for me!
I’m currently in the insurance industry. Work a 9-5 office job but seriously considering quitting and going to trucking school. So I’m in the same boat as you! I’ll let you know how it goes.
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Damn bro i need your alarm tone..love that gigitty quagmire 😂😂😂
Tomorrow is my last day out with my TE before I go test for my cdl. I have everything down pack but backing! Some spots I’m good at others not so good, kinda frustrating but I know that it will come with time. When you back it looks so easy just like when my trainer does it. How long did it take you to perfect your backing to your liking? Great vids btw, stay safe on the road bro.
Just go slow and your be good i drive Otr with my clp my test august 2nd
@@BAJANBWOYRELL yea that’s what he told me. Said do little turns at a time with the wheel cuz if I turn too much then I gotta fix just as much. I can do a 45 but that’s what they was teaching us in school, but one dock was slanted I was aiming good at first but started turning the wheel too much and Fkd up 🤦♂️ but I’m determined ima get it. Preciate the feed back
Good luck man, it’ll be a walk in the park for you 👏🏻
Around 6 months and you wont have any problems 99% of the time. Ive been driving 2 years now and backing is just as easy as driving. You’ll get it like everyone else
the same here I just started I have 2 months now driving sometimes it’s hard for me to park on tight spots
Crazy watching the beginning of this video. I grew up in and around Kingsburg and recognized every road.
always had an interest in this, but im already anti social and a loner and im afraid that this profession would really isolate me and ill separate myself from everyone including my family. i love my solitude. driving has never bothered me for work as long as i have my music, a good podcast or a good youtube channel. i drive a sanitation truck now fyi
If anything it might help your social anxiety. Being busy is key and when you come home, you’ll be more appreciative of the people around you.
Just started watching your videos recently. Whole new appreciation for truckers. Hey…. Why don’t they make trailers with roll up overhead doors instead of hinged swing doors so you don’t have to stop to open and close them at docks? Thanks for what you do and stay safe
i just turned 21, and i've been looking for a good job for me with minimal person contact, and i love driving so i felt trucking is for me, idk how to start or where, but i want a career in this if i can't get my pilot's license
Usually your local DMV has trucking training advertisements after that there will usually be a lot of trucking companies advertising on their trailers give them a call.
Start my driving school on the 7th! Glad I found this channel! Cool watching to see how people handle and do certain things! I’m excited!
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It looks you're from the valley? I think it's awesome to see a young driver making the most of his days and his career. Love it bro. Felicidades
Looks like the Fresno area
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Really enjoyed watching this video! One thing i realized is you dont get any exercise at all and i understand you dont have any time but at the end of the video when u wake up and ur doing ur walk around to check if everything on the truck is okay, stretch out and check if everything on ur body is okay:)
The alarm tho
Watching you truly helps me in something I’m going through and it’s inspiring god bless brother hell of a man 💯🫡👊
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I like these videos when they also show the beautiful scenery as they drive to different locations
You are so good at parking
I mean we don’t get to c how many times you do it to get it right and edit the rest out but going by how confident you are I don’t think you have an issue with reversing the truck to a door
I actually find your videos relaxing to watch! Great content mate 👍🏻
That first pick up is Kingsburg orchards or cornerstone something like that. I did OTR for a year and a half and use to pick up there all the time. OTR just wasn't for me. It was fun though. Just hated being away from the family for 2 weeks. Maybe if I would have found a company with a more suitable schedule. Now I'm local delivering Ag Chemicals. Stay safe brother. Keep up the great content.
Love the vlogs keep up the good work! Trucking is a passion many look down on.