5 Habits of Successful Truck Drivers

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  • 5 Habits of Successful Truck Drivers. In this video, Dave talks about 5 habits of that good truck drivers develop as professional drivers.
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  • @SmartTrucking
    @SmartTrucking  ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Hey Driver. Good to see you. So glad you were able to drop by to check out this evening's upload. Do you agree with the 5 habits I mentioned? Love to hear from you.

  • @cukanukdrivestruck
    @cukanukdrivestruck ปีที่แล้ว +69

    You're preaching my mantra! Being relaxed on the job is a lifesaver for me. Being accepting of the fact that there are boneheads on the road everywhere, just shake your head and move on about your day don't let them ruin your day. Great content, Dave, great job.

  • @jeffreyashman9751
    @jeffreyashman9751 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I used to tell my fellow drivers that if you allow the people you work for to push you around, that's all you will ever be is a push around!

  • @M0rmagil
    @M0rmagil ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Organized, conscientious, frugal, good communication skills, common sense.

  • @Cheeto_Fingerz
    @Cheeto_Fingerz ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Great video!
    I’ve always been of firm belief that there are certain people in this world that are meant to be truckers, and are destined to excel as great drivers…
    and also that there are certain people who just simply are *not* meant to drive big trucks, and no matter how much training or guidance you try to give them, it’s just never going to click.
    This isn’t a job.. it’s a way of life. It’s in your blood, or it’s not. You have the mentality for it, or you don’t. Simple as that. If you don’t have it in you, no amount of training will ever change that.

    • @SoCal780
      @SoCal780 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely spot on correct. 👍

  • @davidmaldonado6227
    @davidmaldonado6227 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Thank you. I’ve been driving for four years. I’m new to OTR, however. I’ve never had a mentor. Your videos mean a lot to me. You do God’s work. 👍

  • @roberthart2366
    @roberthart2366 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    All so very true. Lastly, but not nessasary. Polish that chrome & stainless. Spend a few of your own $ at a chrome shop. Present a good image of yourself & the company. You'll fell a lot better about the job.

    • @SoCal780
      @SoCal780 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I haven’t been DOT’d in over 8 years I believe because I keep my truck clean (except for now because the weather has been crappy!) and polished.

  • @tomrodgers6629
    @tomrodgers6629 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My old company used to push me. They were short drivers. I eventually quit because of it. I realized if something happened out here because of it. I am screwed not them. My license is screwed and the company just gets another driver. Newbies remember if you can't do it safely and legally say no it is not worth your career.

  • @SoCal780
    @SoCal780 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great words of wisdom, Dave. I have to work on the stress part at times. People out here are crazy, distracted, and sometimes just plain dumb. Some of them are even truck drivers themselves! I saw at least 3 drivers last night weaving because they were playing on their phones. Shameful. It’s hard not to get stressed when this is going on right next to you!

  • @ChickenStamps
    @ChickenStamps ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Great advice! I’m just starting as a driver and I find this video very informative. Thank you!

  • @freedhardwoods6389
    @freedhardwoods6389 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My company never pushes me. In fact it's just the opposite. Every week they tell me if I want to slow down just let them know. Unfortunately it's possible for me to get rid of the one thing that causes more stress than everything else combined. They won't let me drive without having an elog in the truck.

  • @rogerpenske2411
    @rogerpenske2411 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi there Dave! Good to hear from you. Today I was down in Sierra Vista delivering fiber-optic cable. On my way back up to the Korean Mafia HQ orders and Phoenix

    • @SmartTrucking
      @SmartTrucking  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hey Roger. Nice trip in the winter.

  • @bradley353
    @bradley353 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Solid advice again, thanks Dave 👍

  • @anthonyrich4763
    @anthonyrich4763 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Awesome Video, having an awesome trip from Florida to California no stress whatsoever I've learned to find the off-the-beaten-path truck stop it's so much easier to park and take your break when there's only four other trucks on a lot that's big enough for 500 trucks vs. Jam and everybody in one spot and a loves or a pilot that's just crazy LoL and the food is usually better maybe you're not so much on my last visit but that's okay.

  • @c.thompson9771
    @c.thompson9771 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hallelujah!! I am FULLY vindicated for my HABITS. THANK YOU SIR.

  • @sunriseeternity300
    @sunriseeternity300 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is actually a good life lessons video. Trucking or other lifecycles #trucking #cdl #enjoylife

  • @muninnseyes
    @muninnseyes 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm still new driver still have lots to learn. Thank you for the good advice. I've watched some of your other videos and found them very helpful.

  • @ronaldhopper7820
    @ronaldhopper7820 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great tips Dave 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @abnoco
    @abnoco ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very zen. Great advice for more than just trucking.

  • @dwjunior
    @dwjunior ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great advice brother!
    Stay healthy and catch you on the flip flop 10-4

  • @1160wILlArD
    @1160wILlArD ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As always, good stuff Dave! Thanks for the heads-up with Lanefinder. I'm looking for dedicated (Pete) weekends off, to finish out my last couple of years.

  • @papasmurf1904
    @papasmurf1904 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very, very good advice!!! 😉😉👍👍

  • @francomtz7115
    @francomtz7115 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wise words in any business..

  • @rodger996
    @rodger996 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    True words

  • @sardonic_smile_8752
    @sardonic_smile_8752 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Came back to this after some time

  • @wilfinn8881
    @wilfinn8881 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always challenge yourself. Get better by doing so!

  • @vicckiss5655
    @vicckiss5655 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good mental floss on any experience level!!

  • @MrDlc1969
    @MrDlc1969 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good Stuff really good !! Just don't forget so often ITS JUST PLAIN BULLYING !! Drivers need to be able to pick there battles and the place to Do the BATTLING then one word is key its NO !! and be prepared to back it up NO and if needed be ready to Go say Goodbye and Good Riddance to Bad Rubbish on to Home then the next better job

  • @vandango5439
    @vandango5439 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I struggle with having to answer a total of 50+ calls/messages aasking for redundant info!(?)

  • @kylepopell3585
    @kylepopell3585 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amen too that

  • @BeNiceorBeQuiet
    @BeNiceorBeQuiet หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please 🙏 stay safe and healthy ❤

  • @jtstanley26
    @jtstanley26 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Next video. 5 tips to distress while on the road

  • @Alxrlx203
    @Alxrlx203 ปีที่แล้ว

    100% true

  • @porkchop359
    @porkchop359 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've worked hard to keep my license clean and leave the drugs alone I've got everything except my hazmat cause I just didn't want the damn aggravation with them and I can tell you from experience especially with the way things are right now if you do the same with your CDL you'll never have trouble finding work been trucking going on 20 years now

  • @distiny767
    @distiny767 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank thank thank
    You are so profitional man
    In to began truking what is the best company after I get the cdl to traning me
    Thank you
    My

  • @lenhart8487
    @lenhart8487 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know how truck drivers do it, from my point of view, it's got to be a great big pain in the rear end in tight traffic

  • @Michaelwannerdutchman
    @Michaelwannerdutchman ปีที่แล้ว

    💯💯💯✅✅✅

  • @lloyddavis-fy4pn
    @lloyddavis-fy4pn 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    #1 is to dress like a professional.