The dog is saying...lets get on the road

Set your trailer breaks, release your tractor breaks it shoupd idle mine does by doing that

You have a paid off truck and your running company.......whaaaat????

There fine WD40

I sent big belly rebuilds KZbin channel to your channel for some professional binder advice tips

You can use any spray lube to get you by, but it won't last long, especially if you run through rain...it will wash off. I use gear oil/motor oil in a small squeeze bottle from the dollar store, only need a few drops on the gear for it to work well again, but with the salt on the roads, you'll need to do it again every so often.

He did you dirty!

Keep a can of WD-40 in your headache rack and spray all your chains, binders, ratcheting straps and winches down once a week. Keeps from rusting also.

Why do u stay there 1 load a week my time cost more than that

Good to see you doin better John. I stayed at that loves past Gary last night. The Gary one is nice though

there u go! thats tha run u been lookim for

Pay review video?

Hey that is a good looking tarp job.

Yah, good looking tarp job!

Maxie has a squeaky toy!!!

I’m curious… are you requesting layover pay for your downtime? Company driver or lease op?

Looks very good.edit title to tarp job

You could have saved yourself some trouble using the steel (side) tarps

Well, it got you there, hope it lasts to the destination !

damn good job💪🏼

not knoccing you or anythimg bur flatbed is a hustle. its not take 3-4 hrs secure drive a lil than shut down. its a process of soing things tha samr way puttin ya equipment bac same place every time. a str8 routine. thats whats gon make u money out here...maybe u need to get bac into that van lyfe run some reefer loads or hazmat type shit. i dont think flatbed for u.

Hey. What other flatbed companies have you worked for before ats? I’m at melton right now and thinking of coming over to ats.

I need some clarification When you say get your brakes done for $3300 does that mean brake shoes, brake drums, brake chambers, slack adjusters, S-Cams Or are you talking about just brake shoes?

Why don't you run your truck with a company? I would die to have a paid off truck.im sorry your going threw it man

Part of the problem you have is you are pulling a flat bed while places that operate 7 days a week for flatbed freight do exist its a small small fraction as compared to reefer or van freight most places that flatbed freight comes from are monday through friday operations.

Thoughts from an old man. 1. If you get up every morning and go to work to provide for your self and family your not a loser. 2. If you're struggling to make basic existent wages, nothing over the top, walk away but don't forget to tell at least three people in the company why, from different departments, so the truth is known and not twisted. 3.Realize that you are an asset, to yourself first, family second, and that young children must be taught that if Grandpa is home, then that is more important then any material item that can be given. 4. Reason with yourself that this career that we do, is ours, many of us out here cannot be in a modern day work environment, it's way to easy for us to see through the BS, and we are not afraid to call it. 5. From personal experience once you've been an owner operator, it's nearly impossible to let someone have all the control, over your time and money. I personally have given up some independence recently so that I could have a better freight selection as well as a efficient truck, but what have I really gained...some peace of mind, which is worth a lot. 5.

First action I would do is get a new driver manager.

Brother you are not bothering me! Anytime you want to talk shoot me a text, if I can I’ll call you if I can’t we’ll talk soon as I can. I feel bad things didn’t work out at LS, I feel like I let you down. right now we’re all struggling feels like we’re all struggling I know I’m struggling. Just trying to hold on until things swing back my way. I haven’t been putting out videos because trucking is so depressing right now. I’m rooting for you!

a homebody of mine told me u need to read ya employee handbook. he did a 34 n got lay over pay for it almost every week cuz he gets within 30 miles of tha receiver

John, you’re a good guy. Knew it from the first time I watched your videos. Genuine. Straight talker, no BS. I felt this video. Keep your head up and roll with the punches you can.

Listen brother, you're not a loser. We have all been there and some of us still are. Remember one thing, when you're at the bottom, you can only go up. I hate to say it, but maybe driving OTR isn't going to work for you. I drove heavy haul for a very good local company in PA/DE/MD/NJ, and occasionally dump truck and concrete mixer for 23 years and made real good money and had great benefits. Maybe that's something to consider. I just couldn't handle driving anymore and finally went full time in my own business doing remodeling and home improvements, and I couldn't be happier. You can't put a price tag on your happiness man, and if you're not happy, maybe consider giving up OTR and do local dump truck work and open yourself up to possibly getting prevailing wage work, or work for a township road crew. you could easily make very good money and great Bennys, and be home every night. I have, and some of my close friends who still work there (near Philly) are making near 100K and get a pension/401k doing prevailing wage work, in a dump truck, 11-12 hrs a day, and home every single night, running trucks that are less than 5 yrs old. I know my former employer would take you in a second, if you live in PA/MD/DE. You would be hired by a better opportunity in a heartbeat brother. Just my .02

We are all struggling to varying degrees.. it’s not over as long as you keep going.. getting some financial support and yea, a couch and counselor is wise .. you have the right mindset

U shouldn't stay. They arenot keeping you rolling.

also man, i feel your pain 100 percent

mannn theres some great trucc stops in nc and sc!! alot of mom and pops but i never worry about parking over them areas

I hope you're being paid well for that wait time.

Thanks

Whats the week pay

Oh my bad Greenville, NC...... I'll just shut up and watch.....😮

You passed me yesterday, 12/12, on I-20? You probably should have been up on I-85 to get to Greenville.

Drug test is done before we show up to orientation or do it there? Hair test. I am bald and need to allow it to grow a few inches

The only thing keeping you together is MAXI.

Not throwing no shots but I'm just curious you never liked making your own coffee?I always loved making my coffee only bought if I ran out.i know you have a fridge and very indepent trucker your as good as they come.i likes your vids I been home this year took a break tryna do regional in northeast I'm in nyc

How does ats pay? I heard it was percent of the load

u gon learn tha hard way. u puttin banners on shit that dont require banners is puttin a target on ur bacc for dot to checc paper work or get on u for goin past tha scale even on a green light

Hey John, nice video. I saw you in the drivers lounge the day before Thanksgiving with Maxi wanted to say hi but didn’t wanna bother you. Glad to see things are going well. Keep it up.

They don’t give the guarantee pay no more?

Why don't you lease your truck on with ats?

😂😂#livinmydream.....more like a nightmare

Stay safe out there Mr. Not Rookie.😁😁😁😁😁