NO EXCUSES!!!
1:44
Ай бұрын
TRUCKING KNIGHTS OF THE ROAD
1:01
Пікірлер
@donyero9033
@donyero9033 Күн бұрын
Is it a good time to join mercer im im all clear to start orientation on Wednesday next week
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 Күн бұрын
@@donyero9033 I’ll be honest with you. Mercer is not a bad company. Their system with the first in first out takes a little bit of getting used to. The average owner operator won’t last long over here, but I don’t know you or your work ethic, business sense, and trucking history, or your expectations. How much are you expecting to gross a week? What are your business expenses? What are your personal expenses? Do you know your cost per mile (including paying yourself) do you know your fuel cost per mile? Do you know that every time you move your truck it costs you money even if it’s just driving to Walmart for groceries. Do you know the difference between fixed costs and variable costs? If you can live with grossing $4,000 a week and taking home $1,500-$2,000 (dry van) you’ll be fine. You can do better, but out the gate until you learn the system that’s where I would set my expectations. A $5,000 week is a good week at Mercer. The really good owner operators do $5,500-$6,000 a week, but they have really figured the system out and run the proper lanes to do so. Not trying to scare you off just being honest. Feel free to reach out to me anytime with questions. Good luck at the end of the day it’s what you make of it.
@donyero9033
@donyero9033 Күн бұрын
@Smooth_Operator_83 yes I'm owner operator I stay out a year at a time an I go go go my expenses are really food phone stuff like that but I stay out 12 months at a time what do you think about that
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 Күн бұрын
@@donyero9033 I think you’ll be fine as long as you’re being strategic with load selection. Don’t take a good paying load to a dead zone unless it’s paying enough to justify it. At Mercer it’s more about the longer runs than the shorter pickup and drop off daily runs. I think you’ll be fine. Keep us posted.
@donyero9033
@donyero9033 Күн бұрын
@Smooth_Operator_83 yes I have been otr my 10 year career an 5 years as owner opp
@atlasshrugged3753
@atlasshrugged3753 2 күн бұрын
Awesome! Good freight lines!
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 2 күн бұрын
@@atlasshrugged3753 hey brother!!!
@jeffhazelwood8810
@jeffhazelwood8810 3 күн бұрын
Super trucker Dan videos
@zackdebestyt2959
@zackdebestyt2959 3 күн бұрын
Legend
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 3 күн бұрын
@@zackdebestyt2959 facts!!!
@coolkidtymiere4318
@coolkidtymiere4318 3 күн бұрын
You still at Mercer?
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 3 күн бұрын
@@coolkidtymiere4318 yes I’m still at Mercer
@TheFlatbedChick
@TheFlatbedChick 3 күн бұрын
Buying an old truck is a gamble, but so is buying a new one. Do your research and buy what fits your comfort level and needs. Stay safe and have fun 😊👍
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 3 күн бұрын
@@TheFlatbedChick absolutely 💯!!!
@wesleymills2641
@wesleymills2641 5 күн бұрын
why are you making a film while driving?
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 5 күн бұрын
@@wesleymills2641 time management
@natcoziay
@natcoziay 5 күн бұрын
Great advice, thank you! Other than online places like Indeed and Craigslist, how do you suggest looking for a contractor with lots of miles?
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 4 күн бұрын
Actually go to a FedEx ground facility ( ground not express or freight but ground) and just ask how many contractors are there and are any of them hiring.
@natcoziay
@natcoziay 4 күн бұрын
@@Smooth_Operator_83 Thank you so much!
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 4 күн бұрын
@@natcoziay no problem
@victormontoya422
@victormontoya422 6 күн бұрын
What's the hiring proccess at Mercer bro?
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 6 күн бұрын
@@victormontoya422 very simple. Give them a call or online. They will have you in orientation the following week after background and work history checks of course. Orientation is in Louisville Ky. Once you pass your inspection there and have all your permits you should be on the road by Thursday or Friday. ( orientation starts on Mondays)
@truckchefro4534
@truckchefro4534 7 күн бұрын
Great job🎉
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 7 күн бұрын
@@truckchefro4534 thanks
@darkhorsemain06
@darkhorsemain06 8 күн бұрын
Skills!
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 8 күн бұрын
Thanks
@emporersteve
@emporersteve 9 күн бұрын
Garbage switcher program at this station. Manager in charge is a whole joke and just lost his ability to train run switchers.
@tipppy1000
@tipppy1000 10 күн бұрын
Thanks bro good information when I used to run under Landstar I ran myself the same way..
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 10 күн бұрын
Awesome where are you now?
@alix7133
@alix7133 10 күн бұрын
Too smooth
@trowwzers5057
@trowwzers5057 10 күн бұрын
There’s a reason you can’t use the top step of the ladder 😂
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 10 күн бұрын
@@trowwzers5057 facts lol
@OutoftownInvestors
@OutoftownInvestors 13 күн бұрын
Good morning. I have the same truck as yours. I’m having an issue where my actuator arm is jumping up involuntarily. Even when I’m parked at idle it’s jumping when I’m but hitting the gas. I lose power and air but not enough to drop more than 1-3 mph. Was this the same issue you were having?
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 11 күн бұрын
No mine was just leaking overall it ended up being the turbo itself. I’m still having power issues but not as bad. I just replaced my air to air because I was told that was the issue but that didn’t fix it
@OutoftownInvestors
@OutoftownInvestors 13 күн бұрын
Good morning. I have the same truck as yours. I’m having an issue where my actuator arm is jumping up involuntarily. Even when I’m parked at idle it’s jumping when I’m but hitting the gas. I lose power and air but not enough to drop more than 1-3 mph. Was this the same issue you were having?
@jram0001
@jram0001 16 күн бұрын
The fuel savings on new trucks is incredible i got a 2021 cascadia and getting 9.5 mpg
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 16 күн бұрын
@@jram0001 yeah I ran the numbers even if I would get at least 7.5 compared to 6.5 now and had a $1,500-$2,000 a month truck payment with half the maintenance I would do better.
@Ricky_Bobby_Company
@Ricky_Bobby_Company 17 күн бұрын
Work out and Diet is the key to Trucking Successful. 💪
@Leo5c2010
@Leo5c2010 18 күн бұрын
Mercer is not a good option for driver who want to be successful in trucking . If someone want to waste their time in trucking just go to Mercer . Too many deadhead long miles deadhead no revenue.
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 18 күн бұрын
@@Leo5c2010 I agree that I deadhead more here than I did at Landstar
@Leo5c2010
@Leo5c2010 18 күн бұрын
@@Smooth_Operator_83 I had two drivers from landstar they said the same thing. Same issue.
@NicoleKendrell
@NicoleKendrell 20 күн бұрын
I think I may try the first few letters of the alphabet.. see how it goes lol. Baby steps
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 20 күн бұрын
@@NicoleKendrell you should be able to get to F or G in 30 seconds lol
@NicoleKendrell
@NicoleKendrell 20 күн бұрын
@@Smooth_Operator_83 I'll do my best lol
@valmaye2
@valmaye2 26 күн бұрын
Hello there , you mentioned you replaced your turbo , what’s the info on that turbo where did you get it from ???
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 26 күн бұрын
@@valmaye2 so in this video I just replaced the actuator. I got the actuator from the dealership. I did replace the actually turbo later ( which was the problem to begin with) it was the regular OEM from the freightliner dealership. If you give them the last 6 of your vin they will be able to get you the correct turbo.
@WISHBONEL7
@WISHBONEL7 27 күн бұрын
Therer are a lot of different variables . The main issue that many don't discuss is *GOOD CONSISTENT FREIGHT RATES* Overall , are you really making enough money ?? .. Do you think that a general contractor , HVAC company , or electrical outfit is debating the issue of old trucks verses new trucks ????. Plus , you are not getting any younger . Are you thinking about the bog picture which factors into your health and retirement ??.
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 26 күн бұрын
@@WISHBONEL7 always think f about the big picture. Out of those careers you mentioned, trucking is the only one that has made it easier to get into over the years which is another problem.
@WISHBONEL7
@WISHBONEL7 26 күн бұрын
@@Smooth_Operator_83 Are you making money that you never have to touch again and put towards that business ?. I am talking about *CLEAN MONEY*
@georgek.5817
@georgek.5817 29 күн бұрын
No truck driver in the history of truck driving has even made US $600k EVER., Anywhere on this planet.
@fannyngangi9178
@fannyngangi9178 Ай бұрын
Do you have the parts number 😊
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 Ай бұрын
@@fannyngangi9178 I don’t , but if you give then the lady 6 of your vin they should be able to find it
@MrDRKH20
@MrDRKH20 Ай бұрын
Gj
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 Ай бұрын
@@MrDRKH20 thanks
@susanhill8672
@susanhill8672 Ай бұрын
Keep it up brotha
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 Ай бұрын
@@susanhill8672 hell yeah!!!
@NicoleKendrell
@NicoleKendrell Ай бұрын
Get it in!!
@MotivateMe813
@MotivateMe813 Ай бұрын
Guy said make 4500 a week staying out 4 weeks at a time lol hey to each their own
@Powerdriver777
@Powerdriver777 Ай бұрын
I'm just starting with Mercer. Any information on what contract i should go with or how to run. I will gladly appreciate.
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 Ай бұрын
Flatbed or dry van?
@Powerdriver777
@Powerdriver777 Ай бұрын
@@Smooth_Operator_83 dry
@Powerdriver777
@Powerdriver777 Ай бұрын
@@Smooth_Operator_83 I'm trying to net over 4k
@franchise3531
@franchise3531 Ай бұрын
I respectfully disagree. I love my old trucks.
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 Ай бұрын
What are you running? I can only go by my experience and my data since putting this truck into operation back in 2022. What’s your maintenance cost per mile?
@AzAz-oz4ey
@AzAz-oz4ey Ай бұрын
Most guys with new trucks are playing another game . Shop near my home is full or older trucks . Bro thats some money
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 Ай бұрын
Yeah I thought operating an older truck would keep my cost low with no truck payment, but I was wrong
@AzAz-oz4ey
@AzAz-oz4ey Ай бұрын
@@Smooth_Operator_83 No you not you doing what works for your business . As a future fleet owner it just makes senses to go new with payment's because I can say you see guys newer truck I can't say all but some are playing a different game besides trucking . I can't go beyond that because that's the pay conversion .
@AzAz-oz4ey
@AzAz-oz4ey Ай бұрын
If break all the numbers down older truck cost more on the back end over time . I don't come up on my own it from someone that top industry without being maga Co . Not say sell your EQ you will never go to the next level in trucking with a older truck .
@ICYPROFITS
@ICYPROFITS Ай бұрын
You want a truck with an apu that has not been idled. Idling is the newer truck killer. If someone has the discipline to not idle i guarantee that truck has also been maintained properly. So looking at engine hours are more important than miles today.
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 Ай бұрын
Thanks. Yeah having an older truck isn’t working for me. Most guys swear by it, but I wonder if they actually know their numbers. 2-3 years I have a the data in my operation to support change based on facts not feelings.
@ICYPROFITS
@ICYPROFITS Ай бұрын
@@Smooth_Operator_83 believe nothing that you hear and half of what you see. I don't follow companies but there's some fleets out there with no idle policies I'd buy their trucks.
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 Ай бұрын
@@ICYPROFITS true facts thanks
@SIRWEIR317
@SIRWEIR317 Ай бұрын
I run fedex ground teams out of FL now, would like to be local but theres no money in running local, might as well stay Teams, make way more and my time off is clutch cant lie
@Ricky_Bobby_Company
@Ricky_Bobby_Company Ай бұрын
Free gym workout no cost to you. Get R Done 🏹
@KingdomMessageCarriersLLC
@KingdomMessageCarriersLLC Ай бұрын
Let’s Gooooo
@alix7133
@alix7133 Ай бұрын
Lookin good!
@obadiahisrael3164
@obadiahisrael3164 Ай бұрын
How can you make $600.000 dollars at 2 dollars per mile and it cost $1.50 per mile now you can’t drive for .50 cent per mile
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 Ай бұрын
No that’s the norm. I’m sure for most it’s just the opposite, but if one person does or did it then it’s not a lie. I can only go by what I was told from multiple reliable sources. It’s not my truth, I’m struggling, but I think that has to do more with my business model than Mercer.
@obadiahisrael3164
@obadiahisrael3164 Ай бұрын
They told our class that bull crap that’s a lie you can’t make a dime there don’t go this guy is telling pure lies
@obadiahisrael3164
@obadiahisrael3164 Ай бұрын
Mercer is the worse Company Ever I work there and make -$3800 dollars
@taoftrucking105
@taoftrucking105 Ай бұрын
💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
@taoftrucking105
@taoftrucking105 Ай бұрын
my boy you killing your back…get you a long sledgehammer if you going hit the block so you can stand up straight & have a slight bend in the knees & your body not taking all that vibration or use your crowbar use the back end slide it under the back of the block get it up enough & use the other end nails & everything come up. Don’t hurt yourself making the money stay safe
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 Ай бұрын
Cool I’ll give this a try thanks
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 Ай бұрын
Email me [email protected] Congrats on top ten again I have to pick your brain so I can be there one day.
@guillermocastillo9175
@guillermocastillo9175 2 ай бұрын
This gentleman exit his truck the wrong way. How safe is this gentleman?
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 2 ай бұрын
First of all, how dare you call me a gentleman lol
@shawnshawn1366
@shawnshawn1366 2 ай бұрын
Do you have to get your truck through a bank load to work there? There is no lease programs there correct ?
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 2 ай бұрын
No lease programs here. A bank loan or pay cash for a truck. I know some guys here with sfi leases.
@ThompsonLogisticsLLC
@ThompsonLogisticsLLC 2 ай бұрын
Who do I need to talk to there about if they would help me get out of my lease program to come to work there?
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 2 ай бұрын
I’m not sure if that’s a thing. Some leases allow you to take your truck elsewhere. Like SFI
@ThompsonLogisticsLLC
@ThompsonLogisticsLLC 2 ай бұрын
@Smooth_Operator_83 OK I appreciate it.
@krazydyadigg256
@krazydyadigg256 2 ай бұрын
Thank you
@BigEasy19888
@BigEasy19888 2 ай бұрын
NO SIR YOU CANT!!! I was there 3 months an made 16k
@tiffanyligon8152
@tiffanyligon8152 2 ай бұрын
Is it a good owner operator company to go to with a SFI truck weekly payment?
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 2 ай бұрын
If you know how to operate your business absolutely. You can book your own loads here or have a coordinator at Mercer do it for you. I can tell you I know 3 guys that are in the top 10 earners at Mercer and 2 of them have SFI leases.
@tiffanyligon8152
@tiffanyligon8152 2 ай бұрын
@@Smooth_Operator_83 ok ima go with them then preciate
@tiffanyligon8152
@tiffanyligon8152 2 ай бұрын
Also they drug test is hair test or urine test?
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 2 ай бұрын
@@tiffanyligon8152 urine. Use me as a referral truck 22774
@tiffanyligon8152
@tiffanyligon8152 2 ай бұрын
@@Smooth_Operator_83 ok I got you
@johnpiper5815
@johnpiper5815 2 ай бұрын
You have to get off the cents per mile attitude. You don’t get paid by the mile at landstar you get paid by the load. If you aren’t booking loads that pay a minimum of $1400 a day before Landstar’s cut you are truly going backwards. Set a weekly revenue goal & you will do fine. Also “long haul” loads generally are cheap compared to moving a step at a time from East to West.
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 2 ай бұрын
My mentor is Larry Long of blue ribbon logistics. I look at daily revenue, weekly, and monthly. At Mercer I try to do $1,000 a day and $1,500 for a weekend load for $5,500 (that’s after Mercers cut) a week. Cost per mile isn’t the end all be all, but you do have to try to stay above your CPM after deadhead and all miles. Mine is $1.50 a mile. It’s hard stringing 4-5 loads a week together here because of the deadhead in between loads and scheduling conflict. Sometimes it’s been better to take a longer less paying load to keep the revenue going.
@johnpiper5815
@johnpiper5815 2 ай бұрын
Damn this comment was for another video I was watching lol. What a clown 🤡. Anyways glad to see your doing good over at Mercer I hadn’t seen anything from you in a while. Hope you’re still keeping the Larry Long mindset over there.
@Smooth_Operator_83
@Smooth_Operator_83 2 ай бұрын
@@johnpiper5815 lol absolutely it’s all good trying my best.
@bingoplayer
@bingoplayer 2 ай бұрын
Short answer..hell no. All cons no money or benefits. Go to UPS. End of story...