1st Load Western Express (Flatbed)

[@LaTrinasphere]

I'm laughing at you laughing at yourself. It's so crazy seeing and/or hearing yourself in an aspect you're not used to, I feel you girl!

[@JennifersTruckingAdventures]

Yeah, it is really weird watching and listening to yourself the first time! I have learned so much about myself, through editing! I love it! Glad I was able to make you laugh! 🤣 I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment! Thank you!

[@PrimalLane]

Keep them videos coming!

[@JennifersTruckingAdventures]

Thank you! Right back at you!!!

[@Lone_Wolf79]

Cool

[@JennifersTruckingAdventures]

Thank you so much! You put a smile on my face this morning!

[@Lone_Wolf79]

@@JennifersTruckingAdventures Your welcome. Awww

[@garyjenkins6600]

I love it you can laugh at your self 😂

[@JennifersTruckingAdventures]

Laughter is the cure for most things and I make myself laugh all the time! Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment I really appreciate it! Here’s to some more laughing at myself in the future!🤓😂🫣

[@hookedfpv3219]

I’d recommend lifting your landing gear about a few inches off the ground before doing your tug test that’s probably why your feet got wedged or pinched

[@JennifersTruckingAdventures]

Actually, I never thought about that! Thank you so much, that is an amazing idea! I’ll start doing that from now on! I appreciate your help and taking the time to comment! Again, Thank you!

[@bernardozamora3622]

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[@JennifersTruckingAdventures]

Thank you so much for commenting! I really do appreciate you! ❤️❤️❤️😁

[@bernardozamora3622]

I am not the Best But I Will love You with allá my heart🌷🥰😍😘

[@rs2343-o4e]

New subscriber here, you do know that you can take more than a 10 hour break, your are required a 10 hour that is the DOT minimum not the max.Keep the videos coming and thanks.

[@JennifersTruckingAdventures]

Thank you so much! Yeah, I was told that, but working for Western, I almost won’t make any money, lol!! I plan on showing my checks from Western this weekend!!! Once I have a full week to show! I love learning new information from other drivers! I’m still under a year, but almost there!

[@rs2343-o4e]

@@JennifersTruckingAdventures Get your year and move to a better company.

[@blackshineism]

Next time you run into that situation try and see if there's a yard dog, They can just lift the trailer up without cranking and pull it out for you

[@JennifersTruckingAdventures]

That would be amazing! When I picked up those trailers it was a Saturday and their yard dogs were off! Everyone was off except their security guard! That is an amazing idea though! Thank you so much! I really appreciate you taking the time to help me and comment! 🤓❤️💯

[@blackshineism]

@JennifersTruckingAdventures You're very welcome, always happy to help a fellow trucker

[@JennifersTruckingAdventures]

@@blackshineism That’s how it should be! I really wish, more would be! Again, Thank you so much!

[@NuggetRetired]

I noticed at the 3:12 mark you were on "Off Duty".. You need to be in "Sleeper" if you stay in the truck. The DOT might harass you if they see you in some middle of nowhere area with no sleeper time.

[@JennifersTruckingAdventures]

Good Point! Before I had went to bed, I recorded a short(not uploaded yet) about how to put yourself in PC mode! Guess I never switched it back! Good catch! Thank you for that! I really appreciate all the help and comments I get especially like this one! Sweet! Thank you!

[@thetexastrucker7934]

Old style cascadia hood mirrors on a new international. Never seen that setup.

[@JennifersTruckingAdventures]

I never knew there was a difference and now that you have pointed that out; I find myself looking at all the different hood mirrors out there! Thank you for your comment and the information! Be safe out there!

[@CampDowneyCoordintor]

Truck Safe

[@JennifersTruckingAdventures]

Yes, Yes, Yes! Safety First! Thank you for commenting! I really appreciate it!

[@CampDowneyCoordintor]

Truck Driver Safe

[@JennifersTruckingAdventures]

Yes! I try to be, lol! Thank you so much, again for commenting! I really appreciate it!

[@johnrobinson7365]

I thought you started with me in October last year

[@JennifersTruckingAdventures]

I totally did start back in October last year, I quit Western Express, this was my first load, back at Western. I had a major pay issue that just didn’t sit right with me but, they made it right!

[@xlogisticstransporter1696]

How's the pay for flatbed (starting)

[@JennifersTruckingAdventures]

I actually just uploaded the most detailed video about the pay on my channel. I deep dive into my last 12 months of pay and it is very informative! In short, the pay is sort of on the low end and could use some improvements! As a company, over the road, flatbedder, I started out making 48 cents per mile, and a year later I am at 58 cents per mile. Now as far as the miles I can get in a week, vary dramatically! If you get the opportunity, please check out that pay video and you will see exactly what I mean! Thank you so much for checking out my video and leaving a comment! I really do appreciate it!

[@ForeverForward4070]

Just got off the phone with a recruiter a minute ago, only thing they have out of Memphis right now is flatbed. How is it? Do you know what all they haul.

[@JennifersTruckingAdventures]

I believe we haul a little bit of everything requiring a flatbed! That’s awesome you spoke to a recruiter! I love being a flatbed driver! It’s hard work but, worth it! Thank you so much for asking a question and commenting! I really do appreciate it!

[@Delta.Garage]

Dang is getting up that high on the load normal for flat bed? They have me going for orientation but that looks kinda scary going up that high? Do you do that just to strap it down?

[@JennifersTruckingAdventures]

I climbed up there to secure the chains! Yes, it is perfectly normal to have to climb on top of loads! I'm just glad I didn't have to bring the tarps up with me! Flatbed is not for the weak! It is hard work but, I love it! Good Luck to you and your new job!

[@aviatorgamer3057]

Hey Jennifer. I’m set for an orientation with Western Express on the 13th and wanted to know if you could give me any tips or things to look forward to in my first month. Im also going into the flatbed division so I’m hoping to get some tips and tricks on making sure my load is secured.

[@JennifersTruckingAdventures]

I don’t know what your reasons are for choosing Western Express, but if you must go, Best advice, don’t complain just get it done so you can later move on! Don’t trust everything you hear, go slow, and do your own research! As far as your load securement goes, get a hold of the green FMCSA regulations book and read section 393.000 and on. It is like the flatbed bible!!! It will help a lot as the training goes quick! Best of luck to you and hopefully all goes great for you! Thank you for asking!

[@CampDowneyCoordintor]

Truck Driving

[@JennifersTruckingAdventures]

Thank you! I appreciate your comment!

[@michaelshoopman2752]

Is the loads drop and hook is trucks automatic

[@JennifersTruckingAdventures]

I mostly do live loads, there are some drop and hooks. Trucks are automatic which is kind of a bummer because I learned and tested out on a manual! Thank you for the questions! I really appreciate it!

[@michaelshoopman2752]

How much pay a week

[@JennifersTruckingAdventures]

@@michaelshoopman2752 I am currently working on a video for that, at the moment I’m making 58 cpm, can’t remember what I started at right this moment. In the video I’m making I am going to show my actually pay stubs. So, everyone can see it first hand! Western Express has an aggressive pay rise in your first 6 months! Hope this helps for now! Thank you for another great question!

[@stevelacy316]

Get experience then leave that company their constantly watched by the DOT and don't pay very well. Good luck.

[@JennifersTruckingAdventures]

Thank you so much! Yeah, I don’t think this company is meant for long term!!! I think it’s a great starter company! If you (as a new driver) can handle this company, you’ll make it alright in this industry! Again, Thank you so much for your comment and support! I really appreciate it!

[@devantemorgan7489]

Spoke with recruiter today guaranteed me 1600 a gross regional, is this true how many minds are you driving a week,thank you ?

[@JennifersTruckingAdventures]

I can’t speak for regional, I am Over the road and my miles vary big time from 1100-3200. Hopefully, all is going well for you!

[@awesomez9385]

Do u have apu

[@JennifersTruckingAdventures]

I do not. It does have the auto start / stop function and climate control. Thank you for asking! I really appreciate it!