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[@AlexJimenez-cc3cs]

You can always go in for a voluntary inspection at Cottonwood or Shasta scale. Make sure all is good before and you will come out with a sticker on your windshield. Also that is not a DOT inspection sticker it"s a CVSA sticker. You can go in every 3 months. California does voluntary inspections and those 2 are the ones I recommend.

[@TikiTheTrucker]

Thanks for dropping knowledge brother, I appreciate the info!

[@MexicanSt0nr]

Man, I can’t wait to get my system clean and go get this CDL! You and a few others have been my inspiration! Keep the wheels spinning man🤘🏽🙏🏽

[@thebabno]

I'm doing the same thing! Fucking hair tests for thc smh...

[@chowder99100]

@@thebabno you never tried hair detox ?

[@jimmypappas9780]

Only piss tests for small companies

[@westproperty6178]

@Tiki What kind of drug test have you had to do?

[@solorio114]

They dnt drug test you on a Dot physical they test the urine for sugar they just use a little bit of urine not like drug tests that require like almost half cup… 2 homies of mine just did their physical dirty and all on Bud daily smokers they did the physical at a chiropractor office always recommended to do it there never a doctors office they overcharge

[@AK_2420]

Super happy for you Tiki and can sense nothing but good vibes with the new company! Loving the channel and been a huge inspiration in obtaining that CDL.

[@mrfly65]

Tiki, You are such an inspiration... I finish CDL school this month and take my driving test beginning of next month. I got pre-hired for a medium-size carrier and looking forward to starting. Be safe and hope to see you on the road one day!

[@TikiTheTrucker]

Thank you so much for the kind words and CONGRATULATIONS! I'm excited for you to get your CDL! Keep me updated on your process, Andrew!

[@KatherineCracks]

Tiki I’m so happy to see you doing so well and seeming happy doing it! I think you’ll have a much more fulfilling career at this company and don’t worry bout pull ups it’s all part of it. As long as you het it in safely with no damage and no freight brokers injured you’re doing ok! Lots of love

[@cal-king]

YASSS new video! I found your channel like 3 days ago, binged every video and now I can't wait for new ones! Been so cool going on this trucking journey with you Tiki!

[@larryisazombie6454]

I’ve been watching several truckers on KZbin trying to decide if this is a path for me. Watched several of your videos now and I gotta say it put a lot of perspective for me because you were in areas local to me (Tacoma boy) and that was something I haven’t gotten from other channels. Pleasure watching you do your thing my guy.

[@GregLopez75]

I'm very happy for you hermano. There's nothing better than feeling like part of the family in your new company. Wishing you many years of happiness and success with them ese. God bless you all.

[@TikiTheTrucker]

Thank you brother!

[@truckernate]

LETS GO BROTHA! That’s so dope. Happy you have a company that has embraced you and your endeavors. Your very deserving. Making me want to come convoy with Tiki with Deluxe! I’m for sure going to be calling and talking to your company. They sounds great and fit for my I5 corridor needs. Thank you Tiki!

[@truckernate]

Tiki I actually called them today and got a lot of valuable info. Your company is killer and I’m really considering trying to get on. I just forgot to ask about the benefits. Is there anything you could tell me about the benefits?

[@dougdodge8801]

Yes your cousin should come with you on more trips and I'm glad you're talking on the CB to

[@danielross442]

Yoo TIKI this was one of your best videos yet ! Loved the little bit of the convoy and we always love some of that CB chatter !! I’m from Canada and hoping to go too driving school this year in June let’s goo !

[@TikiTheTrucker]

Thanks Daniel! Much more convoys to come, and I'll definitely be including some CB chatter in future videos! Good luck at driving school and congratulations on taking that step to become a driver! Keep us updated in the comment section on your progress!

[@OSheaShenanigans]

Tiki! You sound happy and that is all that matters. Hope you have a long and happy career with your new company.

[@TikiTheTrucker]

Definitely am happy brother! Thank you for the kind words, Brian! I appreciate you!

[@deetherookie97]

Hey man like I said to Bobby , Thanks to you and him for the info on starting a trucking channel mine should be started this weekend !! Thank you guys and stay safe bro bro 🤟🏾

[@robertflores1820]

Greetings from Texas Happy trails Safe driving

[@Moondoggy1970]

Right on tiki👍🏽😎,Drive safe out there & watch out 4 KNUCKLEHEADS!

[@TikiTheTrucker]

For sure brother!! 🤘🏼

[@ethanbass2629]

Them T660s are amazing trucks, mine is a 2010 with a Cummins and 10 speed and I love it! Affordable and reliable! Love your content man!

[@TheDecco75]

Man, U r way too nice guy dude !!!!... Patient as hellllll......😁😁😁😁😁

[@TikiTheTrucker]

Hey man, time goes by a lot faster when you're in a good mood 😁🤘🏼

[@macklowery9891]

Great to see you back. I think you will like your new trucking company. Glad it's all working out for you. Love the positive attitude and hard work ethic.how long you stay out on the road before home time?

[@foreverglenn2696]

My boy tiki is back!

[@lewisterry1015]

Way to be about it, bro. Carry on!

[@moneyman1588]

Your getting way better with backing glad to see you on the road again

[@TikiTheTrucker]

I appreciate that, money man! Thank you, it feels great to be back!

[@moneyman1588]

@@TikiTheTrucker I bet man looking forward to your journey here soon I'll be getting my cdl driving local for a bit then going out hauling pigs

[@irishpaddy2323]

Love the videos, duder! I wanna be a driver now too lol. Only suggestion I have is more weather content! Record during a nice rainstorm sometime! :p Keep up the good work, sir.

[@timdegroat5068]

Great video and good to see you land...

[@thebudgetarmory1]

I don't work in logistic, but I work in international sales as a broker. I have always had a great deal of respect for truck drivers. Not only is the work hard, but you provide a valuable service to the global supply chain. A great working environment not only requires a great employer, but a great employee, and it seems that both of those elements are present here. I wish both you and your employer well in all your future endeavors. You are both valuable in keeping the American economy moving forward!

[@garychapple8079]

Congratulations safe travels 🙏

[@marks1800]

Glad I found your channel! Be safe out there my friend.

[@TikiTheTrucker]

Thank you, Mark!

[@rudysittig2343]

Great video, looking forward to your truck cooking videos.

[@TikiTheTrucker]

Thank you Rudy! Definitely will have in depth truck cooking videos coming!

[@TruckinWithJesus]

Good to see you moving on Youngblood. Gl out there

[@TikiTheTrucker]

I appreciate it brother!

[@joethetrucker9583]

I think I actually saw you boys today!! Lol, I figured it out, but today had SOOO many red trucks. Congrats!!!! Sidenote, that pilot is trash! Lol

[@Ivan-hq5jx]

i got 2 friends who are truckers and they always tell me how fun it is to be in that business. One of them has his own truck and does his own runs etc and i have been on runs with him and it is a blast im really interested in being a trucker and you also show me a great perspective on longer runs as well which is great thanks for that.

[@Ivan-hq5jx]

i am nervous but you have to take risks sometimes to get to where you wanna be in life

[@TikiTheTrucker]

Definitely brother, gotta take risk to know what you really want. Taking the leap is the hardest part, but once you're in it it's smooth sailing (for the most part lol). I'm glad my videos are helping provide a prospective on the truck driving career, that's all I wanted to do for people with these videos, so thank you for confirming that!

[@garychapple8079]

Prayers 🙏🙏🙏 for the people who were Involved the that terrible accident and there families

[@TikiTheTrucker]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@LoneWolf-dv7ul]

I subbed after seeing your first (video (fired) I miss truck driving. I lost my physical card in 2008. Now I sit in a wheel chair. Now I have a missing right leg. And all the toes on my left foot are. Everyone assumes diabetes got me. Nothing could be further from the truth. Be safe out there. BTW, I drove mainly northeast. The furthest west I went was Springhill, Kansas.

[@colormehopeful6984]

What, what? Where you at Tiki? lol 😂 we live in Yuba City and my husband takes his test next week! Maybe he can link up with you guys and join the trucker family!!! I just stumbled on to your channel so it’s super cool to see you were where we live! Good luck with the new job!

[@jameskyanzi7369]

#Delux tiki😁😁😁.I do like the confidence and inspiration your giving to your brother.I think your nolonger a roki from how am seeing you.keep on pushing on brother.We miss the hashtags and the cooking episodes too😋😁😁

[@TikiTheTrucker]

Haha thank you so much, James! I definitely am still a rookie though and have a lot more to learn in this industry 🤘🏼

[@truckertazz2671]

Proud of you tiki keep winning bro

[@TikiTheTrucker]

Thank you brother!

[@TheHeathFamily]

I had no idea you drive in washington. It was so weird just relaxing watching your video to see the area that I live in from a truckers POV, especially 167 haha!

[@JorgeAlatorre27]

Almost done with my training at Prime. Hopefully I end up liking it here, but I'll definitely look at Deluxe after having experience and if it doesn't work out here

[@carlaustin4501]

I just found your channel. I drove truck and even owned my own for a couple years and let me tell ya that was no rookie backing job. I am 59 and a addictions counselor in eastern montana and gonna get back in to the trucking gig. Peace

[@lamarr85l.a96]

Good stuff 💯 🤜🤛

[@jamesmatos2065]

HI MISTER TIKI I WATCHED TODAY FOR YOU HAPPY WORKING TRUCK IS AWESOME SOME MUCH ......LUCKING MISTER TIKI .... : )

[@XCharger]

when you want to get the pins to go back in after sliding your tandems using an pneumatic pin system, you should really release your trailer brakes for a few seconds, let it get some air back in the pins, it will push the pins back out. then do a quick tug test make sure they are set. then release the trailer brakes (only) again and then do your walk around and make sure they are set. this will also let you know if you have an air leak. in the pin system as you will hear it since releasing the brakes pushes the pins into the locked position automatically, and if something happened and they didnt set you will also see that they didnt set (though you probably should have felt that when you did your tug test as well. in the about 7 years of driving pneumatic pin trailers i have had them fail in both of these ways, as well as just not working at all from a complete air line block on a pin. you really dont want to get down the road and then realize that your tandems didnt lock in place. or have an air line failure while doing 60 on the interstate from the pin system, which i have also had happen. and have your trailer dump all its air. @Tiki

[@TikiTheTrucker]

I appreciate the knowledge SeikakuOtosan! Will definitely put this into practice going forward!

[@robertflores1820]

Interesting video Keep it coming 👍🏼

[@abyss5350]

I had a studio sleeper t660 pretty truck special ordered it really liked the lay out. had more problems with that truck than any truck I had ever owned it was one thing after another constant issues wouldn’t recommend although they do look nice, I thought it was a great change from polishing tanks on the w900 I had, the w900 was nice as well turned like a drunk whale tho kind of a pain to maneuver around

[@prairiedog3918]

Glad to see something familiar as We were on sr 167 on friday like you were'

[@whootmaker]

thats crazy legend transportion!! thats dope there home base is in phx they have a terminal there

[@michaelrocker9000]

Stay safe out there and if Jake gives you any lip just stuff him in the back of the trailer. LOL

[@stevophillips4121]

I just quit Legends, Monday lol not because they were bad, I just retired at 62 to move n live in the Philippines in 2-3 months. I liked the job ran Cali- texas/oklahoma, was making GOOD money and doing 2800-3400 miles a week ...net $1,500 wkly stacking hundies.... I been mechanic 45 years before trucking, so yeah I had some tools with me. Not that I needed em much since I was assigned a brand new '22 FLiner, which I turned in today Legends is in Yuba City too and that's where I was born lol Never been there since

[@TikiTheTrucker]

Congratulations on your retirement! I hope Sonny and his team took great care of you while you were driving for them. Thank you for putting in those miles for us out there over the years! Enjoy your retirement in the Philippines, Stevo!

[@stevophillips4121]

@@TikiTheTrucker yes it was a great job and team work. If I was going to full retirement age, it would be with Legends!! Lol

[@poweredbyrice5708]

1500 a week? I make1800 driving local

[@stevophillips4121]

@@poweredbyrice5708 Yeah? and what's your "Living Expenses" a week? I had ZERO besides $600 month to park my 5th wheel @ friends. Most of the time I pocketed more than $1500 a week NET not Gross! Stacked over $24k in 3 months.....Bye Bye SoCali, don't miss it a bit!

[@poweredbyrice5708]

@@stevophillips4121 I net 1800 and it is every week....500 a month is all I got and that is extra crap on my expenses

[@andreasloizu7354]

Ty Tikki I’m gonna start applying starting the middle of April, I was gonna apply to different mega carriers but if your company takes resent grads then I prefer a small company it’s always better.

[@TikiTheTrucker]

My company requires experience but it's always worth a shot giving them a call and seeing if they'll hire!

[@andreasloizu7354]

All good man ty, I’ll with a mega carrier for 3 months and the apply 😁

[@TikiTheTrucker]

@@andreasloizu7354 exactly! Get that experience and hit up Deluxe!

[@KC-nn5wc]

You don't know what you prefer yet if you haven't driven...

[@hhprogressiveconstruction1140]

That Tire looks about toast on that trailer .

[@truckingwithfauz7089]

I would love to do a convoy, It must be fun haha... Tiki never quit this company

[@TikiTheTrucker]

I have no plans on leaving for a long while that's for sure. As long as everything goes well, I plan on staying here until I need to grow my own fleet to larger numbers. And convoys are definitely fun, I had a blast!

[@JohnHallgren]

@@TikiTheTrucker back in ‘93, i was driving back to Florida from visiting friends in NC. Had a CB in my car. Somewhere in mid SC, there was a convoy of three company trucks with furniture from Hickory going my way. Those guys were hilarious on the CB so decided to stay behind them at safe distance to listen to them. I then met them at rest area in SC and ended up hanging with them all the way to south GA where I had lunch with them at truck stop burger place. I was blocking for them when they needed to pass and we had some good conversations on CB. Still remember it decades later!

[@truckingwithfauz7089]

@@TikiTheTrucker thats wussup bro, ul be fine here....its a good atmosphere Your backing is on a new level

[@The_Reefer_Driver]

For them tamdoms you can lock them from inside the truck just release the trailer brakes and set them

[@TikiTheTrucker]

I tried that just now, and it didn't work lol. I'll try again on another trailer!

[@The_Reefer_Driver]

@@TikiTheTrucker that’s weird. I was driving a peterbuilt and it worked on that but there are times that I will hit the knob on the trailer to lock it

[@KC-nn5wc]

@@The_Reefer_Driver peterbilt** cmon dude respect it

[@francorama]

I see legend all over the SoCal area.

[@TikiTheTrucker]

Yeah they're plentiful. They're one of the biggest on the I-5 corridor!

[@YOULOVEINDIA]

Congratulations 🎉 I’m happy for you

[@TikiTheTrucker]

THANK YOU 😁

[@grayasmr8951]

You should make a video about your pay . Would help people know that you can make a lot more when you know your options in your first year.

[@johac7637]

I wanted to see Shasta Lake, and hear the turbo whistle on the grind up.

[@freefalling7604]

Your on your way to becoming owner operator I think you will be good 👍

[@TikiTheTrucker]

I appreciate it, definitely needed to hear that. Thank you!

[@NiiNamMet]

Yeah, Pare! 🤙🏾

[@hasonarmfield7744]

Stick to the smaller outfits because they do in the end try their best to keep their drivers happy! I pull gasoline locally in New Jersey and I work for a company where there’s only 6 drivers (me included). We are all extremely close and I love the small, family owned company. Keep on trucking brother!!!

[@Lonewolf_1776]

I'm in NJ and want to get into fuel. what company if you don't mind me asking?

[@IgnoretheButter]

I'm 21 and thinking about starting with schneider. I've started watching your videos because you're very relatable and new to the industry. Any advice I could get would be awesomd

[@yo4312]

Bet I’m quoting Schneider lol I’m in training once I’m done tho!

[@falloutpictures]

A friend of mine that drives up there is trying to get me to leave Florida and relocate to Washington, I noticed a few companies are offering a relocation bonus and I might have to hit them up.

[@sandtanmaroon]

Respect for driving in Cali. Seems like an existential headache.

[@TikiTheTrucker]

For the most part it's not too bad. The headache comes from driving in their major cities, especially Los Angeles areas haha. I enjoy driving through the farm side of California though, it's a very easy drive.

[@sandtanmaroon]

@@TikiTheTrucker sweet. Just got into trucking partly because of your channel! Just started at prime inc, on my student driving phase as of now. I’ve just heard the laws and regulations are terrible in Cali lol. Anyways man great work with the channel and glad you found a company who supports you!!

[@stevesmith8854]

Yes for Jake! They named a brake after him! Lol 😆

[@TikiTheTrucker]

What's hilarious is he thought that I was lying when I said I was using the "Jake Brake". He looked down at the floor board and said "there's no brake pedals here..." 😂😂

[@stevesmith8854]

@@TikiTheTrucker Sweet!

[@hardstoner8095]

The OTHER trucking have lost Professional Trucker TIKI with TOOLS and brain.

[@dickdrone]

If you can, avoid the scales at Cordelia! Nitpickers

[@johneufrazio7897]

have fun

[@b4real976]

What's up Tiki I absolutely enjoy your videos I wanted to ask you what GPS do you use just asking

[@CVS819]

Man I remember that accident like it was yesterday , I was one of them but got hit to the side. but was not in that pile. I'm fine but rip to the family member that lost his life that went under the bus. That man was just right behind me and speed up and that happened . Its crazy living in Washington. Esp city by the city where it connects . All along that stretch I5 North and South always always major accidents weekly , would have 5/7 maybe 8 or worst in the summer esp . but daily. People speed out here crazy. It's normal for Washingtonians , but don't have minds that if they don't see over the truck Infront , you assume they slow down , but that's not the case. SMH.!

[@edgarr5302]

Im from the Yuba City área 👏🏼

[@CACressida]

I sit here and watch all these youtubers bragging about their mega carriers they work for and its a total face palm. Mega carriers are not your friend. I'm glad you seen the light and didn't go with another trash mega carrier. You got fired for a dumb reason. As a real owner operator myself, I can tell you my insurance doesn't prevent me from talking to a camera. If it was a problem, your current employer wouldn't have hired you. Keep up the good work. Support mom and pop carriers, not these heartless mega carriers.

[@KC-nn5wc]

Exactly

[@Edithk60]

good morning good morning from Tacoma WA

[@mrdarryk1]

You dropped at KEHE...I used to pull for them...Now I work locally for a fueling company for $29 an hour..And i miss the road....

[@kingjb7287]

First ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

[@LukeJohnsonEntertainmentUSA]

Same here

[@drako4684]

🔥🔥

[@cal-king]

Definitely get a Kenworth over a freightliner/volvo etc. Would be even better if you got a W900, 389 or a western star though

[@KC-nn5wc]

Love the vids but you crack me up talking like you been at it 10 yrs lol... keep ballin bro

[@justinanthonyg]

That truck stop looked familiar LOL. I think Chez stopped their and went to KFC lol. Not too sure though

[@tylercritelli587]

I drive a 4dr Mason dump with 30ft trailer but I always wanted to drive truck since I was young but don't have my cdl

[@jameshesselrode6546]

Tiki I was let go from Schneider also it was a good learning company spent 5 years with them 1 month later I was running for thoroughbred transport excellent company salary wages double to triple what Schneider paid hauling racehorses cross country several occasions I didn't go out for a month on the off racing season still got paid thanks Schneider for what I learned thanks thoroughbred transport for the best job and pay

[@roycenedeleff1817]

Question. What do you do to stay fit? Is there a gym you can go to to work out?

[@danlynch6517]

Tiki, can you please recommend an affordable and yet reliable phone for using google gps like you do on the road?

[@GrammarPoliceInvestigations]

When you get pulled in....BE SURE to put your ELD in roadside inspection mode. This limits what the cop can see. If you hand them your open ELD, they can look at ALL of your logs and ticket you accordingly.

[@TikiTheTrucker]

Hmm, good to know. I was pulled in for inspection at a weigh station and the dot officer requested to have me back out of the roadside inspection mode. Am I allowed to decline that request?

[@GrammarPoliceInvestigations]

@@TikiTheTrucker Yes you absolutely are. The roadside inspection mode provides them all the info they are legally entitled to. They aren't allowed to ask you to do that. CYA!

[@ImportedFromSerbia]

@@GrammarPoliceInvestigations Then, what is point of them to ask driver to put out of roadside inspection mode?! It is good to know, anyway.

[@GrammarPoliceInvestigations]

@@ImportedFromSerbia They can't ask you to do that. If they do, refuse.

[@bradleyonyango8541]

Yooh my man Tiki i really admire your videos and the way you are passionate in this world. Im looking for a way to get into this industry but im down here in Kenya...can you do some helping please??

[@Chicken-1515]

One more question did you have to parallel park during your test?

[@gnmorales1]

what kind of truck are you in now since you work for a smaller company?? is it just as good and comfortable and maintained or naw??

[@JohnHallgren]

Number of pull ups as trucker and at the gym are opposite - less is better for driver, more is better for gym!

[@KC-nn5wc]

Whatever it takes to do it correctly and safely is the right number

[@maxxw7327]

Which GoPro are you using? The footage looks really crisp.

[@TikiTheTrucker]

GoPro Hero 10 Black! They're on sale on the GoPro website right now.

[@Jesse1523]

Let’s go!!!! #drivedeluxe

[@mauriciorojasking8418]

nice video man... what company should i start out with?, talking with a recruiter of schneider at the moment should i work acoulple months there or do you know of a company better?

[@daddy1231]

If u live in the right city there is endless options, even as a new driver. Schneider is garbage

[@alvelez2290]

You use your phone for GPS? Thought you had to use a special GPS that’s for truckers?

[@cal-king]

TIKI where the heck you been??

[@medduck]

Tiki get your cousins driving they could be your first employees with your little trucking company in a few years

[@TikiTheTrucker]

Trust me, I'm trying haha.

[@pinoymasabaw7857]

tiki whats good boi? we miss u my guy..... u back boss? do yo think ya heard me....

[@Chicken-1515]

Just started my driver training, I have every endorsement there is, yes im driving a manual, with doubles, but not happy who I drive for. My question is should I stay 3 or 6 months before I try and find a better fit?

[@husseinmiami]

Keep it move to another company 💯

[@mrdarryk1]

looked like medford.

[@Chapo180dt]

Wish you guys had 48 state otr then I would consider you guys lol but love vids

[@Chapo180dt]

For my cousin he’s looking for a company

[@black22886]

Tiki. What app do you use for gps.

[@tc9072]

Know you dont work for schneider but do the trainers there actually have 2 students in the truck at a time

[@beebigg6193]

New sub bro. You got good content. I'm tusoy. Aha Filipino black n Chinese

[@TikiTheTrucker]

Haha kamusta pare! Thanks for joining the journey brother 🤘🏼

[@nickgino59]

Hey Tiki is working here possible without being in California? let me know man. thanks bro