Kinda cool listening to this...i did 42 yrs. OTR...then after February of 2018 my wife died of cancer she drove with me for 15yrs. Then i lasted till july of 2019 and did early retirement...now i moved on and i live in the Philippines...good luck to all of you.
I've considered making the jump to OTR recently. At 27 almost 28 years old I've done a large variety of different jobs that require different levels of mental or physical exertion but I feel driving would probably be the toughest on both mental and physical stability. One thing I've always kept my head that my grandpa told me is, "Always have pride in what you do no matter what it is and always make the most of your life no matter where you are". Trucking is definitely a job that requires pride and dedication to be successful.
Pride and dedication is good but as one that has been out there on the hwys, Mentally, It becomes taxing, One better be mentally tough. I drove with a guy that was crying while driving down the road, It can be a lonely world, Very lonely, He was crying because he was sad that his girl was cheating. He had me crying along, schedule is grueling, Not a 9-5 schedule.
@@cornbread1209 He’s young bucks love to recruit for the company and praise the company because they make more money recruiting bonuses and they actually do driving their truck. Don’t ever plan to lease from any company that right your paycheck you’ll be sorry. I know someone listen but there are those who have experience and know what you’re talking about.
Your not kidding and im so happy you made this video so new students are aware of this. Im on my way back to Springfield now to upgrade cause i just finished my 50,000 miles. I was stuck doing pretty much all night shift and have traned myself pretty much to get 4 hours of sleep and im good to do my night shift cause you are right. Alot of the time we deliver first thing in the mornings which means the truck isnt constantly moving during the day. Theres alot to getting off a load and getting a new load, from trailer wash outs to making sure the refer is full of fuel to actually getting the next load. My biggest advice i can give to anyone that has a hard time sleeping is atleast have your eyes closed and curtain closed and dont sress that you arent sleeping. Just keeping your eyes closed will do wonders.
Yeah, I've been on a submarine for 6 months during COVID. I'd rather be hauling freight across this beautiful land than being stuck in a metal tube thats designed to sink.
Great, video. I'm a retired teacher/coach in my 50s about to go into the industry. I know that there is goods and bads with all jobs. Thanks for the information. Very real and to the point. Good luck to you!
I’m a year into a new trucking career. From what I can tell, the crazy schedules are more prominent in the reefer companies. I drive a dry van and can’t recall any crazy early morning deliveries. 0700 seems to be the earliest normally with an occasional 0600. If you’re concerned about the crazy hours of reefer consider doing flatbed or dry van.
I did reefer but plan on already going to JB Hunt after 3 months.. hopefully I can do dry van or some wit dem either regional or local in due time. I hate the crazy hours wit reefer/prime inc
As you and Jenna both know, I'm the 53-year-old guy that NEEDS a career change...BAD! Even with this video, you don't scare me! I have the most loving and loyal wife on this Earth. That's not my fear. My fear is my health and training to obtain my license. I'm overweight and working on it as we share a moment. And, I know what I'm getting myself into as a driver again. Been there; done that. But, can I still learn and retain at this age? I dunno! I haven't taken a test of this magnitude in decades!! But, I want back, and you two are an inspiration along with many others. I appreciate the "reality check", but please just keep bringing what you're bringing! It's helping me make my important decisions. I gotta do this before I die...
I love LOVE this comment. Do it!!! I hope I didn’t convey someone shouldn’t. I just want everyone to have a full understanding of the test ahead of them. It’s no simple challenge. And many fail because they just aren’t mentally prepared. But with the right mindset and proper expectations it can be survived. And after you survive it you can thrive it.
@@DriverLineup, I'm gonna do it, Brother! I caught no vibe from you that I shouldn't. Don't fret that. You guys are f****n awesome for me, if I can just go there! Just keep bringing it, Bro!
@@danschneider624 Roger that, Brother Dan! I suppose we'll be on this journey concurrently from our separate locals. Good luck, and hope to see you out there someday...✌🏼
Thanks for the reality check. This week took the CLP after 2+ months of DMV delays. Excitement is building, but have figured the hardest part will be sleep schedule, then parking when solo. Add to that: I'm always THE driver with friends and family trips -just don't trust others driving so will be difficult to sleep while moving. Ha, last trip (7hrs) with a friend driving, my leg was cramping, fake-breaking from the passenger seat, then he drove into a ditch! Guard-rail bounced us back to the road -reinforcing my trust issues.
Thanks for a much needed reality check. I'm somewhat used to the crazy schedule from driving a bus for years though the past few years have been pretty regular. But you don't really know how much it will impact you until you go through it. Bless both of you and enjoy the warmth!
you do get use to it. im a army vet so 6 weeks or however is not long at all.. but ppl who havent left home for 1-3 years at a time my have a difficult time doing this trucking lifestyle
As they said at ft benning if you wanna be infantry you gotta do it my my way, my way or the highway. Come prepared or stay on the porch. Adapt overcome and drive on. This is the attitude u need, if you need posh pampered, structured your out of luck.
Trucking means different things to different people. I’ve been trucking for 20 years. I get paid for all my time. I don’t do OTR bullshit anymore. I don’t sit and work for the company for free and I sure as hell don’t want to leave my family and go out on the road and make about as much as a manager of a large retail chain. I enjoy driving and going home every night and being paid for all my time plus overtime, holidays and pay time off. For the new people all I can say is you make your own decision remember this. Prime and all the other mega carriers face lawsuits almost on a monthly basis for people not being paid properly for what they’re doing. Enjoy.
good topic… been solo leasing 7 years.. just last 2 started only taking loads that have daytime appts as close as possible, and only loads that dont need overnight drives to make appts.. dispatcher pretty much sticks to sending those.. health much more stable and paycheck hasnt suffered one bit..
We ALWAYS had food in the truck but the sleep-awake pattern is rediculous. Sleep all night, deliver 05:00 am. WAIT for next load till 7:00 PM and THEN go-go-go. Well, my body was not sleeping during the day (because I slept the night before), so obviously I'm getting tired around midnight. Oh. Not Prime. Just another mega carrier with a reefer.
Maybe, 106 drivers out of 110 drivers found better trucking business models to drive for that let the drivers choose appointment times, and turn down loads to/from disrespectful shprs/rcvrs, and drive a truck that isn't stuck at 62 mph.
The things you’re talking about here is one area of preparation I’m trying to focus on. I know it’s going to suck with a sporadic schedule and the stress. I’m also going to really miss my wife and children. In the end nothing worth while comes easy, it’s all about what you make it.
I'm with u bro I'm at that crossroad my self what makes it hard is the only thing I can't get back is TIME! And not sure if it's worth it being away from your family for that long like u said tho everything good comes at a cost good luck with your journey
Thanks for the video. I've been a maintenance mechanic/machinist in a industrail enviroment for 34 years and at 58 it has become hard on my body. In recent years Ive been through a divorce, lost my father in feburary (lived with me 5 years) and both my kids grew up and left the house many years ago. I feel like it time for change and selling the house and becoming a trck driver seems like a good idea to make a living and see the country.
@@DriverLineup I'm finishing my TNT training in 2 weeks. I would not have changed it for the world, what an experience!!! Can't wait for upgrade to lease-op!!!
I was on the phone with a recruiter a few weeks ago. My Uncle old me to look into trucking just 2 nights ago. Now here we are, getting ready to start the journey. Peace and safety
There’s no other way to say it I think the trucking life sucks. I couldn’t adapt to sitting in the truck and trying to go to sleep or sleeping the whole fucking their way. I was astonished that my trainer would always just go to sleep and I thought wow you’re sleeping your life away. Everyone’s different but it was definitely not for me. People do need to know the realities of it when they come in I’m glad you’re telling them but even I didn’t realize how constricted claustrophobic I would feel being trapped in that truck almost 24 hours a day. Good video Eric thanks.
See that’s the difference for me man, I go walk around and play with Remi. I am always out adventuring as long as it is not too cold. If too cold, I am reading or something
As always video was on point...While in PSD or in my case Orientation (outside CDL school) I mad a few videos then TNT happened and I went dark. The adjustments I had to make for sleep, work time frames, eating, breaks, personal hygiene and etc....It was so overwhelming. Also in the course of all that having to learn the process and procedures of doing a job I'm new at...🤔😮
My recruiter talks wayy too fast for me.. and when I ask questions they huff and puff then say the information fast again its soo annoying I wanna just call swift because of it
I can completely agree. I need to get my channel goin now that im on my own truck. Even as a solo i stay inconsistent on a sleep schedule as i leave put as soon as or within 30 minutes of my 10 resetting
15:18 sheeesh .. out of 100+ students, only less than 4 made it through. Jesus.. in a weird way its kind of motivating. only the strong survive and adapt.
I've been trucking solo otr for 30 years and I've never experienced anything like what you're talking about. I've got a destination to get to, and as long as I get it there on time it's all good. I can sleep whenever I want. You must be with the wrong company.
My pups in heat as well. 5yrs otr at prime. Precious don't like diaper I gotta wrap up the truck in pads! You seem to get the bigger picture and are able to communicate everything well. Continue to stand up for yourselves about what you will run and where you'll run. Use the load choice board when possible and always look for backhaul probability and you'll do well. You are smart no cali have to play quid pro quo with sales they'll hijack the board out there. Best of luck!
A successful OTR operator rolls with the punches. Stuff happens, as they say. If you are rigid and/or don't like change - sudden or otherwise - an OTR career is not for you: waiting to get loaded/unloaded, shipper/receiver changes/updates, weather, traffic, detours, crazy and inconsiderate 4-wheel drivers, etc., etc., etc. It's the only job I've ever had where you have to live by a schedule that is subject to constant change. It's a paradoxical existence. Just smile, turn on some good music, and put 'er in the wind. One more thing: don't ever, ever, ever, drive tired. Ever. Not once. Period. End of story. I see a lot of driver videos (not this one or this channel) talking about how tired they are *while* they are driving!!! Don't do this. Ever. Have I said this already? :) Your life and the life of others are not worth the load you're pulling. Learn how to power nap. Pullover, safely, close the curtain, and sleep for 20 mins to an hour. Get up and move on down the road. There is no such thing as a predictable sleep schedule as an OTR operator. Once you master the power nap, your OTR life will drastically improve. Trust me.
@@whyswon oh ok one of those guys. yeah we must be with a different FM. some get payloads others get what they deserve. if you commit to a deadline its expected of you. punctuality is all you can sell in this business.
@@pearlrival3124 "one of those guys"? lmao - you mean someone who has been driving since 1997? What a weird comment. Of course, deadlines are expected. Another weird comment. Who said anything about deadlines? It seems to me that you are grasping for an argument that isn't really there...
Thank you for this one. Ive been anticipating TMT to be terrible. But just keeping that david Goggins mindset. Hard times build hard people, time to embrace the suck! I should be getting picked up tomorrow or Saturday, so I will be going dark,for a while. I will try to get vids out of we get stuck somewhere.
I enjoy your channel man. I live about 10 mins from pittson, Pa, and I was thinking about going to Prime. I just want to ask you a few questions about the company in general.
Here is the deal if you think you want to go home every weekend you will not make it in trucking.. That is the truth the ones who need home every week will not make the money..
Thinking of coming to standard lease (first timer) I have 20 months experience 12months OTR 8months local. What qualifications do they require to get in a lease?
What do you do now? Just curious because that's basically what I hope to do at some point. My goal is to stack money trucking and invest most it to hopefully not work as much later in life.
I did my first 4 months otr with Werner to get used to the lifestyle. Start of April I swapped to a dedicated account out of Houston and I actually have a relatively consistent sleep schedule aside for a day or two out of the week and make more than I was on the otr account. Look for the opportunities, might be closer than you think!
So ? Would you ever become a trainer for Prime. I have heard many stories about TNT with trainers? I wanna get trained by the best, what is your best advice? Also this is a career change for me so I have no trucking experience. My cousin has been driving for Prime for almost a year and loves it. He said he had a bad trainer but already had experience so it was an easy transition for him
Prime is listed in the ten worst companies to work for they have the most crashes and on going lawsuits . And there leaseing is a joke pay 3 times the trucks value
I quit otr because of the ridiculous schedule. Sleeping like that messes up your health bad. Some dudes just get used to feeling like shit and don’t notice. Now I have to get back into it for money.
You are once again, 1,000,000.00. Correct ....With the consistency of videos . And all other items you mentioned. Once I seat at the driver seat, I see the QC and hear “you have 8 hrs of driving time”...... I look forward to the brake of 30 after 5 or 6 hrs and then I look forward to the other 2 hrs before I go looking for a loves or fj. So we can swap.......
I had No Set Schedule, but I hear you’re supposed to be 14hr on 14hr off. How’s that work? Do you really get to take over for 14hr straight before you’re kicked back into the sleeper? I know there’s downtime, but it was impossible to know when I’d be needing to prepare to drive or when I’d get to sleep.
Maybe the part that's not fun about it is either where you're working or how your attitude is toward everyday things in trucking. YOU decide how to deal with things and be positive or negative about it. If you find something you love you'll never work a day in your life!
Pretty sure the past 400 videos I’ve made show I’m relatively positive about everything the good and the bad. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t other scenarios I don’t prefer.
@@DriverLineup I don't follow your channel so I just see your videos pop up every now and again and it seems like you're not happy in every video I see. Js.
@@DriverLineup I'm sure I'm wrong by what you're saying I'm just telling you how I view it in the couple of videos I've seen. 💁🏼♀️ No harm no foul. 🚛💨
U Prime drivers crack me up. For example... why would anyone stay out 6 weeks at a time when there are hundreds of companies that will get u home every weekend or every night? And as a Florida resident, never go thru Boca and Miami before 9am. Prime makes u guys believe trucking is difficult when the right company will make it the easiest job on the planet.
is driving in the weather playing Russian roulette im getting cdl permit this month ,when i see a Iowa pile up ......SMH! love your channel appreciate you.
I've heard that flatbedding is a more consistent schedule? is this true at all? watching roehl channel videos drivers choose if they don't like driving at night they get all their driving in the day
Knights do suck. And it is physically hard on you I have learned that LOL but at least you have your wife or fiancé with you you’re very lucky really enjoy your guises channel
If you rolled into Miami during rush hour and had hours to you delivery, it seems like you didn't do any trip planning at all just saying. How could anyone live in a truck with another person and a large dog?
@@DriverLineup kudos to you man it’s kind a like Ranger school 100 people go in in three or four graduate!! I came to realize I could definitely do it I would rather have my wife with me and of course if I were desperate I would do it but I’ve got other options right now and I also came to realize for myself I don’t think I can sit in the truck all day. I might be leaving trucking altogether because I just can’t sit down all day drives me insane. And The reason I never realize that is because I never had a job like that before I assumed a lot of things but reality will hit you in the face! You guys stay well and stay safe out there and try to stay in the nicer weather for a while. It’s absolutely beautiful today
You need to get her 0F aid and spaded if you’re not gonna breeder. And you should take good care of any dog whether it’s pure bred or not. Just my opinion
Ok, you just touched on a hot topic for me here... 1) after 15 years of clinical research/study it has been proven early spay/neutered of GSD increases the risks of joint dysphasia, hormonal issues as well as certain types of cancer that shorten the dogs life and lessen their quality of life overall. 2) the new protocol is to wait until at least 24 months before spay/neuter. Note, that is “at least 24 months,” Remi is only 3 years old. 3) thanks to Remi’s issues with her pancreas (something purebred GSDs are prone too), we have been advised to hold off on elective surgeries due to increased risks of complications. Hence our choices are made between a licensed veterinarian and ourselves, not advice off the internet. 4) no one here said only purebred dogs deserve to be cared for. Hope this helps clarify the matter.
I was a firefighter for 21 years. I really not sure about any brutal reality. Yes i see if your a 9-5 maybe. Going to prime 4/7. Should be called brutal reality of life. Just saying. Stay safe. But cmon man. Your mad about new prime drivers. Lol.
Bro, that's a complete lie about it being better for you dog not to be fixed! They are very susceptible to pyometra... You haven't done as much research on your dog as you're saying
Honestly it's not that bad. If you already been driving otr then skip it. But the more training the better to me. Plus I had a cool trainer that meshed well
@Matthew Mooar it’s better because there is a lot to learn about trucking that may take more than 20,000 or 30,000 miles to understand. Because some these other companies put you out there too damn early. And look at what happens they get into wrecks or so confused about what to do. So Prime is not just trying us to drive trucks but be successful in the trucking industry. 50,000 miles is not that bad. I think more trucking companies need to do that. To prepare people to get the a different mindset to be successful.
@Matthew Mooar hopefully we can agree to disagree. Because there is nothing you can say that will convince me that’s enough time. And I say that as a certified CDL instructor.
Are you encouraging or discouraging people to drive trucks? Any person who didn't know that it'll be a lil rough and would be a different lifestyle are stupid. If you didn't do little bit of research before driving trucks is beyond me. It just sounds like ur being negative about it, instead of encouraging people.
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Kinda cool listening to this...i did 42 yrs. OTR...then after February of 2018 my wife died of cancer she drove with me for 15yrs. Then i lasted till july of 2019 and did early retirement...now i moved on and i live in the Philippines...good luck to all of you.
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Have a great life man. Take care of yourself.
💜💜 Purple Hearts for a Soulja!
I've considered making the jump to OTR recently. At 27 almost 28 years old I've done a large variety of different jobs that require different levels of mental or physical exertion but I feel driving would probably be the toughest on both mental and physical stability. One thing I've always kept my head that my grandpa told me is, "Always have pride in what you do no matter what it is and always make the most of your life no matter where you are". Trucking is definitely a job that requires pride and dedication to be successful.
Pride and dedication is good but as one that has been out there on the hwys, Mentally, It becomes taxing, One better be mentally tough. I drove with a guy that was crying while driving down the road, It can be a lonely world, Very lonely, He was crying because he was sad that his girl was cheating. He had me crying along, schedule is grueling, Not a 9-5 schedule.
Fuck that whore, I hope he found a better woman who understands his line of work
I been with Prime for 21 years. And I been driving otr for 40 years. You get used to it.
WOW!!!! SALUTE to you for 40 Year's
Every mega carrier has a few pet drivers (often professional brown-nosers) that are treated well while the rest of the drivers are treated like crap!
hardcore!! Props 💯👍
@@cornbread1209 He’s young bucks love to recruit for the company and praise the company because they make more money recruiting bonuses and they actually do driving their truck. Don’t ever plan to lease from any company that right your paycheck you’ll be sorry. I know someone listen but there are those who have experience and know what you’re talking about.
Sir, im thinking of joining Prime. I'm a greenhorn still in CDL school. Is it possible if I could contact you for advice and tips?
That why I love flatbed. Set schedule less wait time and getting outside working.
But one of the best videos on prime so far , good to hear some one keeping it real and talking about the not so good stuff
Your not kidding and im so happy you made this video so new students are aware of this. Im on my way back to Springfield now to upgrade cause i just finished my 50,000 miles. I was stuck doing pretty much all night shift and have traned myself pretty much to get 4 hours of sleep and im good to do my night shift cause you are right. Alot of the time we deliver first thing in the mornings which means the truck isnt constantly moving during the day. Theres alot to getting off a load and getting a new load, from trailer wash outs to making sure the refer is full of fuel to actually getting the next load. My biggest advice i can give to anyone that has a hard time sleeping is atleast have your eyes closed and curtain closed and dont sress that you arent sleeping. Just keeping your eyes closed will do wonders.
Congratulations! To add to your sleep advice: don't try to sleep, just try to rest!
We are in Springfield to upgrade now, too. Well, I say we. My hubby... I'm just a passenger.
Sleep Mask! Thank me later.
@@mjpthetrucker9485 ? link? sounds interesting
Thank you for this video reality check.
My pleasure
This is probably a lot easier transition for Veterans, most prior military have dealt with these issues or worse.
Yeah, I've been on a submarine for 6 months during COVID. I'd rather be hauling freight across this beautiful land than being stuck in a metal tube thats designed to sink.
@@OBSVFULC I understand, I was on a Cruiser
@@Trevor-nb6cn thank you for your service! Are you driving yet?
@@OBSVFULC I have under two months left to complete my first year driving.
Thank you for the video.
Thanks for watching!
Real truth right there!! Most definitely one of the most challenging journeys/experiences most of us will ever encounter.
Great, video. I'm a retired teacher/coach in my 50s about to go into the industry. I know that there is goods and bads with all jobs. Thanks for the information. Very real and to the point. Good luck to you!
How's it going for you?
I start orientation tomorrow. Thanks for the heads up. I’m gonna do the best I can with whatever is thrown at me
How's it going?
I’m a year into a new trucking career. From what I can tell, the crazy schedules are more prominent in the reefer companies. I drive a dry van and can’t recall any crazy early morning deliveries. 0700 seems to be the earliest normally with an occasional 0600. If you’re concerned about the crazy hours of reefer consider doing flatbed or dry van.
How much the reefer companies paying?
I did reefer but plan on already going to JB Hunt after 3 months.. hopefully I can do dry van or some wit dem either regional or local in due time. I hate the crazy hours wit reefer/prime inc
Number one rule: don't let your trucking career be ruled by the mega carrier/crap company business model.
As you and Jenna both know, I'm the 53-year-old guy that NEEDS a career change...BAD! Even with this video, you don't scare me! I have the most loving and loyal wife on this Earth. That's not my fear. My fear is my health and training to obtain my license. I'm overweight and working on it as we share a moment. And, I know what I'm getting myself into as a driver again. Been there; done that. But, can I still learn and retain at this age? I dunno! I haven't taken a test of this magnitude in decades!! But, I want back, and you two are an inspiration along with many others. I appreciate the "reality check", but please just keep bringing what you're bringing! It's helping me make my important decisions. I gotta do this before I die...
I love LOVE this comment. Do it!!! I hope I didn’t convey someone shouldn’t. I just want everyone to have a full understanding of the test ahead of them. It’s no simple challenge. And many fail because they just aren’t mentally prepared. But with the right mindset and proper expectations it can be survived. And after you survive it you can thrive it.
@@DriverLineup, I'm gonna do it, Brother! I caught no vibe from you that I shouldn't. Don't fret that. You guys are f****n awesome for me, if I can just go there! Just keep bringing it, Bro!
Geez, I could have written this one. 53, haven't driven semi for 25 years. Need a job change. I get where you're coming from Clydesdale.
@@danschneider624 Roger that, Brother Dan! I suppose we'll be on this journey concurrently from our separate locals. Good luck, and hope to see you out there someday...✌🏼
I wish you the Best Success and a safe journey on on the road, Gooo for it !!
You Can Do It 😄💗
Thanks for the reality check. This week took the CLP after 2+ months of DMV delays. Excitement is building, but have figured the hardest part will be sleep schedule, then parking when solo. Add to that: I'm always THE driver with friends and family trips -just don't trust others driving so will be difficult to sleep while moving. Ha, last trip (7hrs) with a friend driving, my leg was cramping, fake-breaking from the passenger seat, then he drove into a ditch! Guard-rail bounced us back to the road -reinforcing my trust issues.
When I was solo I actually had a lot of control over parking as long as I was on the road by 4:00 am at the latest.
Jee-sus criminy...
Thanks for a much needed reality check. I'm somewhat used to the crazy schedule from driving a bus for years though the past few years have been pretty regular. But you don't really know how much it will impact you until you go through it.
Bless both of you and enjoy the warmth!
you do get use to it. im a army vet so 6 weeks or however is not long at all.. but ppl who havent left home for 1-3 years at a time my have a difficult time doing this trucking lifestyle
Yeah man it's a pretty hardcore transition for "most" coming into it.
As they said at ft benning if you wanna be infantry you gotta do it my my way, my way or the highway. Come prepared or stay on the porch. Adapt overcome and drive on. This is the attitude u need, if you need posh pampered, structured your out of luck.
Trucking means different things to different people. I’ve been trucking for 20 years. I get paid for all my time. I don’t do OTR bullshit anymore. I don’t sit and work for the company for free and I sure as hell don’t want to leave my family and go out on the road and make about as much as a manager of a large retail chain. I enjoy driving and going home every night and being paid for all my time plus overtime, holidays and pay time off. For the new people all I can say is you make your own decision remember this. Prime and all the other mega carriers face lawsuits almost on a monthly basis for people not being paid properly for what they’re doing. Enjoy.
You don’t do otr what do you do now?
good topic… been solo leasing 7 years.. just last 2 started only taking loads that have daytime appts as close as possible, and only loads that dont need overnight drives to make appts.. dispatcher pretty much sticks to sending those.. health much more stable and paycheck hasnt suffered one bit..
We ALWAYS had food in the truck but the sleep-awake pattern is rediculous. Sleep all night, deliver 05:00 am. WAIT for next load till 7:00 PM and THEN go-go-go. Well, my body was not sleeping during the day (because I slept the night before), so obviously I'm getting tired around midnight. Oh. Not Prime. Just another mega carrier with a reefer.
Yeah I never ever felt rested
Maybe, 106 drivers out of 110 drivers found better trucking business models to drive for that let the drivers choose appointment times, and turn down loads to/from disrespectful shprs/rcvrs, and drive a truck that isn't stuck at 62 mph.
I appreciate the advice. Thank you.
The things you’re talking about here is one area of preparation I’m trying to focus on. I know it’s going to suck with a sporadic schedule and the stress. I’m also going to really miss my wife and children. In the end nothing worth while comes easy, it’s all about what you make it.
I'm with u bro I'm at that crossroad my self what makes it hard is the only thing I can't get back is TIME! And not sure if it's worth it being away from your family for that long like u said tho everything good comes at a cost good luck with your journey
@@daryllneuburger4946 thanks man, you too.
Great video as far as the sleeping schedule troubles hopefully you were referring to team driving only and not both team and solo
Enjoyed your video man, I’m looking at coming to Prime. I came to your channel because of RidingwithKev. You seem like a Great guy like Kev is.
One way to identify a crap company is when their drivers tell you "it's all what you make of it". I've been trucking 24 years.
Nah. I make net 4k a week at prime many other drivers don't because they don't network within the company. It truly is what you make it.
@@Ball.Daily11 How many years have you been doing this with them?
@@cornbread1209 2 years. I've been at prime for 4 years.
@@Ball.Daily11 yo
Look I been in Trucking for 17 year's I was Team and Now solo and it's a straight up torture and it's Got My Body out wack....So Get Ready!
Great message my man!
Thanks for the video. I've been a maintenance mechanic/machinist in a industrail enviroment for 34 years and at 58 it has become hard on my body. In recent years Ive been through a divorce, lost my father in feburary (lived with me 5 years) and both my kids grew up and left the house many years ago. I feel like it time for change and selling the house and becoming a trck driver seems like a good idea to make a living and see the country.
Agreed Eric, it's not a job, it's a LIFESTYLE!!!
Absolutely. With huge ups and downs but they’re all a part of the journey.
@@DriverLineup I'm finishing my TNT training in 2 weeks. I would not have changed it for the world, what an experience!!! Can't wait for upgrade to lease-op!!!
Positive mental attitude will take you a long way.
Can’t imagine going through life focused on negativity. That’s no way to live.
I think after 10 years of naval service on submarines, being a trucker shouldn't be all that bad.
I am going to have to agree. Lol. I think you would do just fine. - Jenna
I was on the phone with a recruiter a few weeks ago. My Uncle old me to look into trucking just 2 nights ago. Now here we are, getting ready to start the journey. Peace and safety
Thank You
So this is like the Navy Seals training…. Stay Hard!!! - David Goggins
There’s no other way to say it I think the trucking life sucks. I couldn’t adapt to sitting in the truck and trying to go to sleep or sleeping the whole fucking their way. I was astonished that my trainer would always just go to sleep and I thought wow you’re sleeping your life away. Everyone’s different but it was definitely not for me. People do need to know the realities of it when they come in I’m glad you’re telling them but even I didn’t realize how constricted claustrophobic I would feel being trapped in that truck almost 24 hours a day. Good video Eric thanks.
See that’s the difference for me man, I go walk around and play with Remi. I am always out adventuring as long as it is not too cold. If too cold, I am reading or something
@@JennaOnTheRun1776 yes!! You guys don’t park and sit for hours on end or full days at truck stops.
The reason there's no consistency is because the planning and dispatching sucks. They don't care. It doesn't have to be that way.
As always video was on point...While in PSD or in my case Orientation (outside CDL school) I mad a few videos then TNT happened and I went dark. The adjustments I had to make for sleep, work time frames, eating, breaks, personal hygiene and etc....It was so overwhelming. Also in the course of all that having to learn the process and procedures of doing a job I'm new at...🤔😮
My recruiter talks wayy too fast for me.. and when I ask questions they huff and puff then say the information fast again its soo annoying I wanna just call swift because of it
I can completely agree. I need to get my channel goin now that im on my own truck. Even as a solo i stay inconsistent on a sleep schedule as i leave put as soon as or within 30 minutes of my 10 resetting
Hello I will be in Springfield on Monday 13th. Thinking about doing a lease once I complete my training
15:18 sheeesh .. out of 100+ students, only less than 4 made it through. Jesus.. in a weird way its kind of motivating. only the strong survive and adapt.
I've been trucking solo otr for 30 years and I've never experienced anything like what you're talking about. I've got a destination to get to, and as long as I get it there on time it's all good. I can sleep whenever I want. You must be with the wrong company.
What day did you come to Prime for orientation? I was there Feb 12th 2019. Still driving for PRIME. Was the oldest in my class being 59. Lol
How was the adjustment? What did you do prior?
My pups in heat as well. 5yrs otr at prime. Precious don't like diaper I gotta wrap up the truck in pads! You seem to get the bigger picture and are able to communicate everything well. Continue to stand up for yourselves about what you will run and where you'll run. Use the load choice board when possible and always look for backhaul probability and you'll do well. You are smart no cali have to play quid pro quo with sales they'll hijack the board out there. Best of luck!
A successful OTR operator rolls with the punches. Stuff happens, as they say. If you are rigid and/or don't like change - sudden or otherwise - an OTR career is not for you: waiting to get loaded/unloaded, shipper/receiver changes/updates, weather, traffic, detours, crazy and inconsiderate 4-wheel drivers, etc., etc., etc. It's the only job I've ever had where you have to live by a schedule that is subject to constant change. It's a paradoxical existence. Just smile, turn on some good music, and put 'er in the wind.
One more thing: don't ever, ever, ever, drive tired. Ever. Not once. Period. End of story.
I see a lot of driver videos (not this one or this channel) talking about how tired they are *while* they are driving!!! Don't do this. Ever. Have I said this already? :) Your life and the life of others are not worth the load you're pulling. Learn how to power nap. Pullover, safely, close the curtain, and sleep for 20 mins to an hour. Get up and move on down the road. There is no such thing as a predictable sleep schedule as an OTR operator. Once you master the power nap, your OTR life will drastically improve. Trust me.
lol you wont last long missing appointments taking naps.
@@pearlrival3124 me? Ha. I've been driving since 1997. Time management isn't for everyone I guess...
@@whyswon oh ok one of those guys. yeah we must be with a different FM. some get payloads others get what they deserve. if you commit to a deadline its expected of you. punctuality is all you can sell in this business.
@@pearlrival3124 "one of those guys"? lmao - you mean someone who has been driving since 1997? What a weird comment. Of course, deadlines are expected. Another weird comment. Who said anything about deadlines? It seems to me that you are grasping for an argument that isn't really there...
Thank you for this one. Ive been anticipating TMT to be terrible. But just keeping that david Goggins mindset. Hard times build hard people, time to embrace the suck!
I should be getting picked up tomorrow or Saturday, so I will be going dark,for a while. I will try to get vids out of we get stuck somewhere.
Good luck Ry!
Stay hard brother
I enjoy your channel man. I live about 10 mins from pittson, Pa, and I was thinking about going to Prime. I just want to ask you a few questions about the company in general.
What is tnt and what is psd please tell me?
I'm supposed to leave for Prime in a week. You are are stressing me out man.😂
So , can someone keep driving for 6 to 7 month in prime. What if I dont want home time, how long I can go
As long as you want
If you think trucking sucks, try working on a ambulance.
Here is the deal if you think you want to go home every weekend you will not make it in trucking.. That is the truth the ones who need home every week will not make the money..
Thinking of coming to standard lease (first timer) I have 20 months experience 12months OTR 8months local. What qualifications do they require to get in a lease?
I made more money investing the money I made from trucking, and leaving the shitty industry
What do you do now? Just curious because that's basically what I hope to do at some point. My goal is to stack money trucking and invest most it to hopefully not work as much later in life.
You would be a perfect commercial fisherman 2nd mate
I did my first 4 months otr with Werner to get used to the lifestyle. Start of April I swapped to a dedicated account out of Houston and I actually have a relatively consistent sleep schedule aside for a day or two out of the week and make more than I was on the otr account. Look for the opportunities, might be closer than you think!
What is TNT and psd?
Great video bro!!
Absolutely perfect!!
Facts!!
Trucking isn't a j.o.b.... it's a lifestyle!
So ? Would you ever become a trainer for Prime. I have heard many stories about TNT with trainers? I wanna get trained by the best, what is your best advice? Also this is a career change for me so I have no trucking experience. My cousin has been driving for Prime for almost a year and loves it. He said he had a bad trainer but already had experience so it was an easy transition for him
I am a trainer
Prime is listed in the ten worst companies to work for they have the most crashes and on going lawsuits . And there leaseing is a joke pay 3 times the trucks value
It's all about safety right
Man you are being too hard on yourself. You are showing a real view of trucking life. eep on trucking bro. Thanks for your video.
I quit otr because of the ridiculous schedule. Sleeping like that messes up your health bad. Some dudes just get used to feeling like shit and don’t notice. Now I have to get back into it for money.
I’m actually going to do a follow up video on this subject. Totally agree!
Question you said you don’t go home until 6 weeks during TNT phase how much home time do you get? For those 6 weeks?
Just depends on the trainer. If I ever train again my students would get 5 days home every 25 days lol. Some trainers hardly take any down time.
You are once again, 1,000,000.00. Correct ....With the consistency of videos . And all other items you mentioned. Once I seat at the driver seat, I see the QC and hear “you have 8 hrs of driving time”...... I look forward to the brake of 30 after 5 or 6 hrs and then I look forward to the other 2 hrs before I go looking for a loves or fj. So we can swap.......
No kidding... I miss PSD right now LOL 😂 🤣 , but I’ve gotten a taste of TNT and all things considered- I loved the JOB & can’t wait to get back to it.
I had No Set Schedule, but I hear you’re supposed to be 14hr on 14hr off. How’s that work? Do you really get to take over for 14hr straight before you’re kicked back into the sleeper? I know there’s downtime, but it was impossible to know when I’d be needing to prepare to drive or when I’d get to sleep.
Prime is just a start up company the lease trucks you will never own the shitty company pay. And so on.
ENJOY YOUR CHANNEL. QUICK QUESTION HAVE YOU and JENNA THOUGHT HOW LONG YOU GUYS ARE STAYING IN THE BUSINESS? THANKS JERRY
In the business for a long time. But as drivers no longer than 4 more years max.
@@DriverLineup Interesting...
Maybe the part that's not fun about it is either where you're working or how your attitude is toward everyday things in trucking. YOU decide how to deal with things and be positive or negative about it. If you find something you love you'll never work a day in your life!
Pretty sure the past 400 videos I’ve made show I’m relatively positive about everything the good and the bad. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t other scenarios I don’t prefer.
@@DriverLineup I don't follow your channel so I just see your videos pop up every now and again and it seems like you're not happy in every video I see. Js.
@@Ms.Understood2.0 lol ok
@@DriverLineup I'm sure I'm wrong by what you're saying I'm just telling you how I view it in the couple of videos I've seen. 💁🏼♀️ No harm no foul. 🚛💨
I haven’t done a video yet in a little while. We been running.
U Prime drivers crack me up. For example... why would anyone stay out 6 weeks at a time when there are hundreds of companies that will get u home every weekend or every night? And as a Florida resident, never go thru Boca and Miami before 9am. Prime makes u guys believe trucking is difficult when the right company will make it the easiest job on the planet.
If you live in bumfuck nowhere it’s basically the only option other than SWIFT
is driving in the weather playing Russian roulette im getting cdl permit this month ,when i see a Iowa pile up ......SMH! love your channel appreciate you.
I've heard that flatbedding is a more consistent schedule? is this true at all? watching roehl channel videos drivers choose if they don't like driving at night they get all their driving in the day
I’m at western express doing flat bed I’m usually constant I get up at 2am and shut down at 4/5 there are factors tht mess up tht schedule
I've been doing flatbed for a little over 6 years. I rarely wake up before 0700.
@@DeanPregler lol my backing not the best yet so I gotta get to truck stops early
Knights do suck. And it is physically hard on you I have learned that LOL but at least you have your wife or fiancé with you you’re very lucky really enjoy your guises channel
I prefer nights but yeah they’re challenging!
I’m starting in Springfield 3/8!
Springfield 3/1. See you there Patrick.
Seeing your gsd in your truck is awesome. I have a service gsd I have been wandering if he would be allowed to ride with me
If you rolled into Miami during rush hour and had hours to you delivery, it seems like you didn't do any trip planning at all just saying. How could anyone live in a truck with another person and a large dog?
It’s only fun because you’re with Jenna. If she was home, your dog home, your whole life home you’d hate it.
Been there done that. Been solo and alone. Not ideal but still made the best of it.
@@DriverLineup kudos to you man it’s kind a like Ranger school 100 people go in in three or four graduate!! I came to realize I could definitely do it I would rather have my wife with me and of course if I were desperate I would do it but I’ve got other options right now and I also came to realize for myself I don’t think I can sit in the truck all day. I might be leaving trucking altogether because I just can’t sit down all day drives me insane. And The reason I never realize that is because I never had a job like that before I assumed a lot of things but reality will hit you in the face! You guys stay well and stay safe out there and try to stay in the nicer weather for a while. It’s absolutely beautiful today
Our industry is definitely where ONLY the STRONG can survive!!!!
This video 🙏🏾
Does the other miles count when the other person is driving to help trainee reach that 50K miles?
Yes total truck miles count.
@@DriverLineup That makes sense it was confusing the way you worded it or maybe I missed heard total truck miles
Great content 👍🏾
I have my purebred GSD and I absolutely love them.
Every mega carrier has a few pet drivers (often professional brown-nosers) that are treated well while the rest of the drivers are treated like crap!
Same thing with the trainers
Perhaps the other students went to another company?
ERIC, PSD is bootcamp.
You need to get her 0F aid and spaded if you’re not gonna breeder. And you should take good care of any dog whether it’s pure bred or not. Just my opinion
Ok, you just touched on a hot topic for me here...
1) after 15 years of clinical research/study it has been proven early spay/neutered of GSD increases the risks of joint dysphasia, hormonal issues as well as certain types of cancer that shorten the dogs life and lessen their quality of life overall.
2) the new protocol is to wait until at least 24 months before spay/neuter. Note, that is “at least 24 months,” Remi is only 3 years old.
3) thanks to Remi’s issues with her pancreas (something purebred GSDs are prone too), we have been advised to hold off on elective surgeries due to increased risks of complications. Hence our choices are made between a licensed veterinarian and ourselves, not advice off the internet.
4) no one here said only purebred dogs deserve to be cared for.
Hope this helps clarify the matter.
@@JennaOnTheRun1776 Hear, hear!!
@@thedale2112 lol. Bruh you know me. That dog is everything to us and I love animals. Even my donations to the shelter are the best money can buy 🤣
@@JennaOnTheRun1776, 10-4 on the donations!!! LOL
Facts👆
Thanks!
I was a firefighter for 21 years. I really not sure about any brutal reality. Yes i see if your a 9-5 maybe. Going to prime 4/7. Should be called brutal reality of life. Just saying. Stay safe. But cmon man. Your mad about new prime drivers. Lol.
Well that isn’t a fair comparison lol
Please do a vid of life on the road with a wolf!
Bro, that's a complete lie about it being better for you dog not to be fixed! They are very susceptible to pyometra... You haven't done as much research on your dog as you're saying
Yeah ok.
@@DriverLineup exactly...
Was going to go Prime, but 50k miles with a trainer?
It’s about 3 months yes
Honestly it's not that bad. If you already been driving otr then skip it. But the more training the better to me. Plus I had a cool trainer that meshed well
@Matthew Mooar it’s better because there is a lot to learn about trucking that may take more than 20,000 or 30,000 miles to understand. Because some these other companies put you out there too damn early. And look at what happens they get into wrecks or so confused about what to do. So Prime is not just trying us to drive trucks but be successful in the trucking industry. 50,000 miles is not that bad. I think more trucking companies need to do that. To prepare people to get the a different mindset to be successful.
If the industry standard is 3 weeks that explains why those following the standard aren’t properly training drivers
@Matthew Mooar hopefully we can agree to disagree. Because there is nothing you can say that will convince me that’s enough time. And I say that as a certified CDL instructor.
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Are you encouraging or discouraging people to drive trucks? Any person who didn't know that it'll be a lil rough and would be a different lifestyle are stupid. If you didn't do little bit of research before driving trucks is beyond me. It just sounds like ur being negative about it, instead of encouraging people.
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welp I learned a new word lol bloviate
So it's not fun, you smile for the views. Lol.
This could have been a 5min video.
Could have been 120 minutes too. But instead it’s the length I chose. :-)