079 | DELIVERING TO PUBLIX STORES...TIGHT!!!

[@royhobbs7428]

So when are you going back to Millis? Or are you still planning on Crete? Publix needs a new building planner because those docks and the access to them are a joke!

[@RushinTruckin]

roy hobbs I’ve thought about Millis a couple times but don’t think I will. Crete won’t take me till at least November cuz of the tiny accident I had last November. I’ve been talking to a couple other places, one of which is smaller and not known at all. We shall see. Most of the Publix docks are set up good and aren’t real, normal style docks. It just happened to be these two were the scissor lift.

[@dave-kp1vy]

Trucker al, left Crete, no miles there

[@brandonlacy7977]

@@dave-kp1vy were you a regional or otr driver? I'm with Crete now but unfortunately I'm a have to leave do to a family situation

[@loganflint2558]

You would think that google maps would support trucker routes. For a more profitable app... Lol

[@RushinTruckin]

You would think so... Would be great if Google, Waze, Garmin, and Rand McNally all collabed and made one

[@michaelrains2268]

All these were tight , you made it look easy though. That's what a professional does ! Isn't Savannah gorgeous, love the lower south ,nothing like it ! GOD bless!

[@RushinTruckin]

Michael Rains thank you, I appreciate it! Yes, Savannah is really pretty. Thanks for watching!

[@furyvideo1]

great video dude,,,,,,,,,!!!!!!!

[@jdm1039]

Interesting dock solution. Have never seen anything like that.

[@RushinTruckin]

Me either. Publix is the only place I’ve seen them so far

[@nathanjackson4189]

I've made some deliveries to Publix and most have an actual dock. That one sucks and is a time killer

[@RushinTruckin]

Nathan Jackson yeah it def is!

[@jesseg9652]

New subscriber I live in ft Myers Florida thinking of knight transportation I am currently working at a pool cleaning company have been in the pool industry for about ten years I feel I am ready for a new carer do you have any advise for me please

[@RushinTruckin]

Living that far south in Florida, your options will be limited. I'm not sure if Knight hires south of I4 or not. Things change based on their needs so they might. Only way to know is call a recruiter. They'd be a decent starter company if you can get on.

[@jesseg9652]

@@RushinTruckin is south out of Tampa 2 hrs from Lakeland

[@Freedomishere-im6ug]

Publix 456/521

[@neildeltakilo]

I like all of your video formats... a nice change of pace. How has Knight been treating you? You like the Lakeland terminal? You getting enough miles and work even now to make it worth your while? I've been considering Knight for CDL school, Squire program, & 1st year of work. Millis wouldn't be bad either, but Knight seems more flexible.

[@RushinTruckin]

Neil Delta Kilo thank you! I’ve been treated good so far with Knight. The Lakeland terminal is ok. There are nicer ones (Indianapolis) and there are worse ones (Columbus OH and Katy TX). Miles...well...I’ve only had 3 weeks of 3,000+ miles since I started mid January. My average miles are 2400 so, no, that’s not near enough miles for my liking. My average at Millis was 2300 for the year and a half I was there. There are def positives and negatives to both Knight vs Millis. If you’re just entering the industry, I will always advocate Millis’ schooling and rookie pay...it’s simply very, very hard to beat. The biggest thing about this industry is to get your first year in accident free with whoever you can. Once you get that year in then doors will start to open up. At the two year mark, even more will open up including better local gigs. Feel free to ask me any further questions

[@neildeltakilo]

​@@RushinTruckin THANK YOU for the detailed reply and info... I love the videos and hope you're keeping safe and getting some miles during this tough era of the Corona. I would love to know what you liked so much and found positive about the Knight Indy terminal (I lived in Plainfield for a bit and in the city for years). I was looking at the Indy terminal, Nashville (thought about using the flexibility of something like the 14x7 plan to join a band again and play music), or the Lakeland terminal (live in the greater Tampa area). Nashville's the only one I might eventually need flexible home time with. I wouldn't need it with the others. I would be tempted to do that first year (at least) with the Indianapolis terminal if you liked it that much. Indy is a great city to live in/nearby too. My other question -- I've heard Knight can be flexible with the dispatching and if you tell your dispatch manager the areas you would like to run, they're pretty good at keeping you happy... Is this true? I used to drive 40' Straight Trucks with FedEx Custom Critical (expediting) and saw plenty of the northeast, midwest, and south (but little west)... so I could see how much trying to maneuver a tractor-trailer around the northeast would suck. I'd love to avoid anything north of Cleveland to Washington DC. And I'd love to run around out west (see the sights and scenery), TX, the south, and lower midwest. PS -- Speaking of local gigs, I could totally see me eventually (after several years of experience) running a doubles LTL route for someone like Old Dominion or FedEx, running 250 miles and back, terminal to terminal, down in Florida, five days a week. Good money I hear with the right route. All The Best (& thanks for letting me bounce ideas & questions off you), Neil

[@shawnshelhamer7398]

I like the new video format! As always, thanks for the good content.

[@RushinTruckin]

Shawn Shelhamer thank you!

[@idontknowwhattoputhere.3572]

Are you still with knight?

[@RushinTruckin]

No, I’m with Gully/ICX now. Only lasted 5 months at Knight. Their pay (when I was with them) was embarrassingly low

[@compcast]

All the money Publix making why the haven’t gotten electric pallet jacks for the stores yet

[@virtualtrucker2531]

You still with Knight? I live in Plant City and my neighbor drove for Knight until 2 months ago. I have a set date to train with Swift school next week as they are only open due to Covid-19 for Knight in TN. I would be out of Lakeland also. Still happy with them if you are still there? I did a few Publix runs with my neighbor just in FL a few months ago. Are you still running regional or local for Publix?

[@RushinTruckin]

CaptainTonyStark yeah, I'm still here but only for about another month or so. I think I found a better opportunity. They treat me fine and I love my truck but the pay just isn't there. I avg 41 cpm and there has been more than one time I didn't get paid for a "local" run that pays an hourly rate so if you don't keep detailed notes, which I do, they'd get away with not paying at all. They just put me back on Publix here for a couple days but will prob go back to regular loads tomorrow.

[@codyburkett7642]

Is this with Ruan?

[@RushinTruckin]

Knight

[@TruckinwithTBone]

I haven’t had those type docks but I have had the rolling,ramp style dock before. Totally weird feeling trying to back to a dock that you can’t see at all when backing up to it.

[@RushinTruckin]

Tony Mason-Drummer to Driver hmmm can’t think of what you’re talking about, but, yes, either a spotter or a few goals to make sure you’re where you need to be is needed

[@TruckinwithTBone]

A spotter definitely helps. Here’s a link to photo of the one I was referring to. images.app.goo.gl/98UsRW8Vq99XrMAN6

[@tex168]

How many months did you drive solo before you got comfortable driving that 80k beast? And backing?

[@RushinTruckin]

I was comfortable in about a month. Now I’m a year and a half in and I’m confident I can get this thing in almost anywhere

[@bigginztrucking4698]

Yet Another great video from the Rushin Empire! Good insight to “a day in the life”.

[@RushinTruckin]

Bigginz Trucking thank ya, sir! Just now saw this comment, dunno why I didn’t get notified 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@loumossenberg7604]

Hey what type of camera do you use ? Also I’m on the Publix account too !!! Truck 458.

[@RushinTruckin]

Kayman Trucking iPhone 11 Pro max on the 1080p 60 fps setting. Nice! I was told it ended and Publix didn’t need us anymore. I was just helping out through Easter and the virus

[@Hungry_I_Am]

How was your trainer on helping you with tight places. I'm interested in trucking and backing up doesn't really worry me, but those tight fits just driving in general kind of worry me! 😂

[@RushinTruckin]

Jason Hart ummmmmm, great question! I think the biggest thought he taught me was this...we are TRAILER drivers, not truck drivers. That means every single turning decision we make is with the trailer tandems in mind, how they’re going to react, and where they’re going to track. When you first start out, you just have to really take it slow, be SUPER vigilant and forward thinking and ere on the correct side (meaning give yourself the best possible chance for success in ever scenario). The more experience you get, the more you’ll be able to look at a situation and know whether or not you’ll be able to make and once you do, what you need to do to be successful. Hope that makes sense. Feel free to email me any other questions about the industry [e-mail]

[@rockyd9449]

Hey Bud - looking for new vids from you, haven't seen any in a while! Hope all is well

[@RushinTruckin]

Rocky D sorry, bud, just haven't been motivated to look for things to record lately. Same stuff everyday pretty much and no new states or areas. May have a change coming next month so we'll see. Thanks for checking in 😎

[@francorama]

thx for the tip on the right turn. you really have to watch them tandems.

[@RushinTruckin]

francorama in trucking, we don’t drive a truck, we drive a trailer. Every move and turn we make, we need to make sure our tandems are going to track properly

[@anjuarunderwood6869]

Publix contracting to other truckers?

[@RushinTruckin]

Anjuar Underwood during busy times, yes. This was at the beginning of the pandemic to help stores get restocked. I’ve also been part of hurricane prep

[@DEEKATHY251]

Man I drive for Kroger, I hate Savannah. I deliver to a Kroger down from that Publix on Johnny Mercer Blvd Wilmington Island. Low trees are worse when it's rains

[@RushinTruckin]

Yeah they are and can't avoid em

[@DEEKATHY251]

@@RushinTruckin Are you still with Ruan? I see them pulling Publix trailers in Tennessee and they are hiring at the Dacula location

[@RushinTruckin]

I was never with Ruan. I was with Knight when I was doing that

[@DEEKATHY251]

@@RushinTruckin Copy, I will check out your channel. Salute

[@ForeTheBogey]

I use to run that route all the time doing dollar tree delivery. You would have been fine in the right lane. Trees aren't as low as they look. Now on abacorn rd the trees are 12ft

[@RushinTruckin]

Christopher Coleman gotcha. I’ve never been in that area so I didn’t want to chance it especially since it said specifically on the direction sheet to not take that road. It worked out and I didn’t hit anything so it’s all good 🤣

[@ForeTheBogey]

@@RushinTruckin if you ever go back to the first publix again, you can take Johnny Mercer all the way down. Dont know why they would tell you to make that right on bryan wood just to make a left on Johnny again

[@RushinTruckin]

Christopher Coleman 👍🏼🤷🏼‍♂️🤣

[@deanpinnt3987]

Turn the sound off on the GPS!

[@RushinTruckin]

Dean Pinnt sorry, I wanted to demonstrate a lil how they work and how we, as drivers, need to have contingencies in place and not blindly follow them.

[@gaildavis9825]

What do you mean by Tandems?

[@RushinTruckin]

Gale Davis sorry for the delay in answering, I just now saw some of these comments. The tandems are the wheels and tires of the trailer

[@wildspirit6785]

You're awesome n damn freaken people

[@RushinTruckin]

wildspirit 67 🤣

[@MrTBDude]

Where are you ?

[@RushinTruckin]

In this video? Eastern Georgia. Right now? Virginia

[@ec0084]

loved it good content ...

[@RushinTruckin]

Erol s thank you!