4 Days of my LIFE as a TRUCKER | Regional Truck Driver - Truck Stops, Fuel Costs and Sleeping

[@jektonoporkins5025]

I'm an airline pilot and I sympathize with you. When it comes down to it, most days I'm just sittin' in a chair flying a plane. But it's the schedule that wears on you. Getting up at 3AM (2AM when you account for time zones) is the main thing. No such thing as a "sleep schedule." We sleep we can get it. Our union contracts mandate hotels but there are a lot of times where I think "you know if my airplane had a bunk that was quiet and cozy I'd rather just sleep there and not have to deal with the whole hotel bullshit." I respect the hell out of truck drivers. Trucks are what keep our economy going.

[@user4667]

I thought about being a pilot I even have 20 hours logged for my ppl. I ran out of money though, working as a retail warehouse associate is definitely not enough money for the flight instruction :(

[@jaimiefuller2032]

Hot damn... To think that I always thought being a pilot was a dream job, until reality sank in and I realised it's as bad as working hospitality if not worse.

[@drottle]

Pilots are drivers of the sky, respect!

[@katekittykim]

Hey handsome

[@tdav225]

Retired pilot and you are right on the money 👍

[@donreid6399]

Your wife is an angel! Making these meals for you (and writing what they contain on the outside) is her way of making you feel that you always have a bit of home with you on the road. That's nice!

[@RebeccaLowson]

Hey am new here

[@zandorvorkov7257]

I start trucker school next week, then OTR for at least 6 months. I think I'll enjoy it. Got no wife or kids, just me, and I've always wanted to be a trucker.

[@TerminusOmega13]

That was my thinking when I started trucking school in March of 2021. Not having a wife or kids did make it easier to be away from home. I got lucky though, my first two months I pulled Walmart loads and was home weekly. I was OTR again after that for two weeks and then I was on a dedicated route for the rest of my time at my first company. Went from Cleveland to Dallas every week and was home weekly. Only spent maybe 2 or 3 resets on the road.

[@papabear9481]

@@TerminusOmega13 How did you spend 2-3 resets on the road, but yet still be home every week? Considering we have a 70 hr clock per week, that sounds unlikely man...

[@papabear9481]

*Zandor* Is it (everything) they lied about and told you it would be? Seriously though, I (honestly) wish you the best bro, that is if you are still trucking, if not, then I certainly do not blame you man. Good luck either way

[@TerminusOmega13]

@@papabear9481 I meant that in that first year I only did 2-3 of my resets away from home. All the rest I was at home for. Not that I did 2-3 resets a week or something like that. My route was a simple back and forth dedicated route, so I went to my shipper, drove to the receiver, then returned to the terminal for my home time before going back to the shipper.

[@papabear9481]

@@TerminusOmega13 Oh, I understand now. Thanks for clarifying. Be safe out there

[@dsblanke3332]

I hope you tell your wife how much you appreciate her!! She is absolutely expressing her love for you through food, and THAT, my friend, is a woman who loves you VERY much.

[@Turbo-tuga]

What a wonderful video. I loved it. Thank you for delivering my Chic-Fil-A. Thanks also for showing your time in the Word. Nothing more important than that.

[@briang725]

Thank you for everything you do to bring people the goods they need. Great respect for truck drivers.

[@katekittykim]

Hey there

[@charlottelarisa]

Hello, handsome.. How are you doing today and how’s the weather treating you over there?

[@RebeccaLowson]

Hi 👋 am New here

[@TheDigger1967]

It was cool to hear that you had worked in the funeral industry. I spent 22 years in that industry, and I am still a license funeral director and licensed in Palmer. I have been planning on going to trucking school for a while now, and I'm about to do that. I am a bit knowledgeable about the industry because my brother has been over the road now for 20 years. Thanks for sharing that video, and you are blessed to have such a wonderful wife.

[@alexcaprio]

I have my class A and I could never do what you do, I have a lot of respect for you. I currently drive a B truck for a wine distributor and that’s working out well for me.

[@charlottelarisa]

Hello, handsome.. How are you doing today and how’s the weather treating you over there?

[@RebeccaLowson]

Hey am new here

[@StarvieCarvie]

I am so glad I found this channel. It’s the best. No bullshit no whining. Just trucking

[@MYOBASSUME]

I've watched dozens, maybe even hundreds of videos on here from truck drivers, and your content is some of the best I've found. Safe travels.

[@family1stdad]

Thank you!

[@Infinite_Power55]

The struggles of an OTR driver are massively overlooked. Great vid driver.

[@BLTV_Photoshop]

Really enjoyed this video! I appreciate all your hard work and positive vibes! Keep on truckin'! 👍

[@lcswartz49]

Oh, and before you run out and buy another refrigerator, you might want to check the fuse on the back of the refrigerator. have a reset switch on the back of it could’ve just tripped.

[@michaelconner2950]

God bless you and family. I appreciate what you and other truckers do for this country! I encourage motorists to always be courteous to truckers on the roads to make their job a little less stressful.

[@brettk5762]

Nothing better than starting your morning with the word of God and a coffee!

[@TalesFromtheCraftRoom]

New subscriber. I wanted to be a trucker when I was younger but glad I didn’t. I have trouble driving a regular vehicle in tight spaces 😂

[@davidoconner1260]

We are all made different. You are made soft

[@0nEl0vE_3m]

@@davidoconner1260 LOOOOOO

[@divinecomedian2]

@@davidoconner1260 and you were made a jackass

[@DPWian]

26:10 that’s another one of those great feelings when you get home and see your boy. They’re also so happy to see you it makes those 5 day trips worth it.

[@lukeschroder7896]

Im from Tennessee also. Been thinking about getting into trucking. Thank you very much for this well-made video this was so much great information. God bless you and your family.

[@johnlysaught3645]

Such an adorable little man. Just had my own child and your little one reminded me of why I keep going.

[@dawnstewart3082]

k just got started witth the video and the affection between you and your SO (wife) I'm guessing a this point is awesome. Thank you for keeping the supplies running.

[@family1stdad]

We have a 🔥 marriage

[@James-lk3wr]

Man Ellijay, GA! I was birn and raised there. Still live here! Hope you liked it.

[@James-lk3wr]

I see you went to Pilgrams Pride!

[@terrifuller]

New subscriber and happy to have found your channel. I worked at Sadlers Travel Plaza in Dunn, NC for several years. In that time my thought went from “they have such an easy job” to “I don’t know how anyone can do all that work everyday”. Some of the best people I met were at that job. Drivers from everywhere. Lots of Prime, Sunshine Carriers, etc. drivers. I was 20 when I started that job and moved back home to VA around 26-27. There’s a few drivers even 10+ years later that are still a part of my “family” who became like second and third dads to me. Some of THE nicest people with lots of knowledge people will ever meet. Thanks for what you do.

[@universalbaap]

please make more videos. As a child born in India, ive always daydreamed of how a life as a truck driver in the United states would be, and to see your videos where you show how affectionately your wife packs you lunch and how you work hard to make sure you get home for the weekends is amazing. Please make more videos!

[@darkbionic1044]

Yeah any man needs a wife or to do that if you are the only one bringing the bigger check at least

[@tsc844]

I loved his relationship with his wife, too! ❤️

[@kenkaneki9545]

Like you, ive always dreamt the same. And sometimes I really wanted be a trucker in a country like US with big and beautiful trucks .

[@Sklounst_Actual]

That's awesome! Have you seen the video(s) about the Indian restaurant(s) at truck stops here in the U.S.?

[@sanjayvictorsharma8272]

I start trucker school next week, then OTR for at least 6 months. I think I'll enjoy it. Got no wife or kids, just me, and I've always wanted to be a trucker.

[@Youtubewontletmecomment]

Subscribed!!! More content like this please. I just put my two weeks notice in about…two weeks ago at my job and i start truck school this month.

[@mncalapati415]

I remember he was working for Coca Cola a few years ago. That was the same time I was with 7up. Good to see him move on to other ventures as did I as well. Im now a garbage man for Recology in the Bay Area 👍🏽 Stay blessed viewers 🙏🏽

[@zekebrody3209]

Big Rig Pro: "I also run a photography and film business" Me: "oh THAT'S why the production value on this YT video is so high" 🤣 Thanks for taking us along! I always wanted to learn to float the gears, and I can imagine the freedom on the road...thanks for keeping the world moving.

[@westonjohn4832]

I liked your content. I am from Cameroon and i will be getting to the USA soon God willing and this is what I want to do. I am really encourage seeing stuff like you do

[@madjack8031]

...can't wait for the winter driving video's in the middle February, in a blizzard......and the load had to be there yesterday.........Cheers!

[@danielpurcell7395]

Yes Sir! 55 mph cross winds on a hard packed snow covered road empty. Limited visability, crazy ass 4 wheelers all around you. Trucks in the ditches every couple miles. I covered a lot of highway in my time on the road. My last 16 yrs with the company I retired from, I ran Chicago dedicated, Pittsburgh to Chicago. The winters out that way we’re bitter, flat ground but lots of high winds and plenty of ice and snow.

[@qbanopro2225]

Love the 4 days on the road and weekends home, I’ll take that shift any day when I’m done with my cdl licensing, thx for the video, mad respect, and stay safe

[@boopernator]

You have a beautiful family. I always try and be courteous on the road to truck drivers, keep on providing us a glimpse into the Truckin Lifestyle.

[@charlottelarisa]

Hello, handsome.. How are you doing today and how’s the weather treating you over there?

[@boopernator]

@@charlottelarisa Cold is the word for weather, we are looking at single digit temperatures the next few days. Hope you are warm wherever you are.

[@charlottelarisa]

@@boopernator wow, l guess that’s a perfect love making weather out there and yes, it’s warm here

[@cajunlady4893]

I just saw your video/channel Thanks for making this video. My special friend is a trucker and this video helped me see what other truckers go through daily. He really likes his job, also. His freezer went out last week. Lost all his food. He is on the road for a couple months at a time. Yes, he has a hard time finding parking spots and empty trailers. And the weather conditions are getting worst.

[@A.Dude.]

I stumbled upon your video and all I have to say is that you are a good human. Stay blessed, you and your family!

[@southgeorgiacollectibles3716]

As a family man myself I dont know how you do it...but God bless all you truckers for doing it!

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

What a Great Video! Thank God for the KZbin algorithm which got me to you! I wish you and your wife and family a Merry Christmas! And a blessed 2023!

[@yolandaoasisthegoddess4850]

HI...IM NEW TOO UR CHANNEL...LOVE UR CONTENT....AND RIGHT TOWARDS THE END OF UR VIDEO U HIT A SOFT SPOT....AWWWWW...THE BABY IS SO ADORABLE...🥰🥰💕...IMMA DEUVER TOO...AND THE BUGGEST REWARD IS TRULY COMING BACK HOME TO UR FAMILY...I LOVE THAT UR WIFE IS SO SUPPORTIVE AND CARING...U HAVE A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY...AND GREAT VIDEOS....THANKS FOR SHARING... TRUCKER FROM N.Y. STAY SAFE DRIVER...

[@ahmedfarah5599]

Good show bro, really enjoyed it. Best wishes to you and your family. Stay safe and keep on trucking !!

[@lashawnlott6404]

Thank you for your hard work and videos. God bless you and your family. Stay safe!

[@anastasiaengel151]

Thank you so much for this! I am currently studying to get my permit so I can go to trucking school. I've been watching a lot of videos. You're the first I'm subscribing to. The more I can learn before I start, the better. ❤

[@Raminakai]

I am woman, and have to say you are a very blessed man with that lady. I am sure you always show great appreciation for her. She is a one in a million 💎.

[@lcswartz49]

That’s the first time I’ve watched your videos for six year driver you did all right only thing I seen but you need to correct smacking in tires with your hand. You can’t really tell if you’re flat or not with your hand by yourself a tire BILLY, preferably aluminum bat. It makes a different sound when you hit the flat side of a tire.

[@MrXmannymanx]

These are great man thank you for taking the time to record your days

[@jameskeetels2723]

Great video! Just getting into trucking myself. Just medium rigid 10 speed stuff from Sydney to Forster about 200 mile stretch on the east coast of Australia.. I also have spent 6 years in a factory and wish I got into trucking sooner! I love it! Great production. Keep up the good work 🤙😬

[@waltersempticowski1794]

Hi there, I`m from Brazil i love trucks and I`m really happy that I found this channel.

[@bobr979]

Your number one asset and the thing that gets you through the week is knowing your going back home to your wife. I can hear it in your voice. You're a lucky man.

[@bud882]

Great video, keep the content coming. Gotta great wife and i can tell you got allot of support for what you do. I'm a truck driver also. Started out otr for a short time then went southeast regional for a good while. Did that till i found a local gig. Keep up the good work. Thanks for all your doing out there.

[@lexusscluva9560]

I loved this video. GREAT editing. I felt like I was there with you. I am now a subscriber of yours and cant wait to watch more. BTW this is the FIRST video ive watched so I hope there is more to come

[@EddyGurge]

So glad I came across this channel. I'm really enjoying it.

[@mbatchelor]

Enjoyed your video. Bless all of you guys who are out there getting everyone the things they need. You guys are the backbone of our country for sure and don't get the appreciation deserved.

[@alexnino_]

I felt that hug with your S/o currently on the road & made me miss my wifey 😕

[@MrMann-gt1eh]

I appreciate what you do to hold this country together and the sacrifice you make to do it. I want to become a truck driver but I need to wait about 6 months. I’m a medical marijuana patient and I know most companies do hair follicle tests so I wanna make sure I’m clean as a whistle before I go for it.

[@willmarks8065]

Love your Videos Alex!! Also love your tik tok videos as well. Just got my CDL a few weeks ago, you inspired me to do it fr

[@napster1363]

ALEXXXXX!

[@RebeccaLowson]

Hey am new here

[@garystanfill7806]

When I first saw this I saw you headed to get the trailer and what did I see. You parked behind the Ice machine here in good old Fayetteville Tn. I live in Park City off of West Prospect.

[@andrewfuss2762]

Great video brother. Definitely gives you a look into the life. One of the better videos I’ve seen out there. Stay safe out there driver.

[@shawng4886]

Dude no BS… this video made me a bit emotional. I’ve had my CDL now for 5 months but finding a carrier that ISN’T 100% touch freight is not easy as most require a year. So I’ve been contemplating going regional to get the experience but that means time away from home. Thankfully, I have a fucking awesome wife who’s been supportive as hell and gave me the green light to just do it because she knows how much trucking means to me. I’ve pretty much tortured myself through physical labor driving jobs to get where I am and she’s witnessed it all. We’ve been together 8 years and I have a 14 year old stepdaughter through her. Going regional will be a HUGE change for all of us but she’s been so supportive. Those meals and coming home to family must be a huge weight off your shoulders every week! I’ve got some thinking to do… keep truckin’ brother!

[@JimmyBeanz13]

Your boy running out at end brought me to tears almost. I am 40 and lost the job I planned to retire from(General Electric). I'm going to give this a try. FYI my first job was at a blue becon and we used have to wash some nasty stuff out back trailers. Only bonus was we got the acid for wheels in concentrate, I hated that job lol. I in trucking hub of Carlisle PA though so hoping to find a local gig

[@frosteddonuts6156]

Student here, ( I’ve been picked up by Melton ) I’m learning a lot, I will be OTR for 3months at a time… prior military with 2 combat deployment’s. I know how you feel when away, and I’m doing it again.

[@mijamala1]

Just found your channel, very enjoyable. Good work, safe driver and good camerawork. I felt for you when the fridge died. My wife meal preps for me at work and I would devastated to lose anything she made. I probably would have put the food in the cooled trailer to keep it around lol.

[@j-roccfitness3504]

Just subscribed thanks for video would love to see more like this with prayer I will be a truck driver soon….. beautiful family brother

[@johnny5805]

I could watch this vlogs of your trips all day ! I hope you make them a regular video series ! +1 subscriber !

[@George378]

Am actually about to start to learn how to drive a truck and thanks for the words of encouragement.....I appreciate and stay safe role model. 🙏

[@timmytheimpaler]

That brand of red hot sauce is great. They make green sauce, too.

[@timbuktug3321]

Thank you for this video. I’ve been trucking for 16 years now and I used to do regional work and my wife was the same way. She made food for me that lasted a whole week and my gosh saved a lot of money avoiding eating out while I was working.

[@family1stdad]

@@timbuktug3321 it makes a massive difference! $$ 🫡

[@timbuktug3321]

@@family1stdad sure does man.

[@mansamusa7927]

Your wife is awesome indeed appreciate what you do man I really do stay safe out there Señor

[@2500hdx]

8:19 Kombucha is the stuff man. It makes you feel good and healthy.

[@eveyluvvs]

This was so interesting! Thanks for sharing and for keeping this country going!

[@greghampton71]

Been trucking for 5 years now and I wish someone would've made a video as informative as this one when I was researching the industry. You covered a lot and gave some good info. I enjoyed watching you. Bummer about your fridge, your wife I'll bet makes some super yummy and healthy meals for you. Best part was when you saw your little tike and picked him up. That was a "Aww!" moment for sure. I started out in dry van with Schneider then moved to liquid bulk and became a trainer but knew there was something better out there. Definitely have driven all these areas in your video like Bama, Georgia, SC, Tenn, etc. Recently found a local bulk intermodal company and now I'm home nightly and off weekends with better pay and I get to see my 10 year old more often. Thanks for doing what you do and making these videos. You seem like a good guy. Be safe out there. They call me Hambone. ✌

[@GMEN2335]

Thinking about joining Schneider after finishing CDL School. How was your experience?

[@greghampton71]

@@GMEN2335 Schneider was a good experience. I recommend them because I found that their core values have been useful and I still practice them with my current company. Safety is extremely important to them and their training is top notch. I recommend speaking with a recruiter and tell them exactly what you want as a driver. I talked to at least five different trucking companies before I decided on Schneider so see what's out there and hear what they have to offer but make it work for you. Good luck.

[@GMEN2335]

@@greghampton71 Thank you! I appreciate your feedback.

[@IzzazIskandar]

Bless you and your family; stay safe on the road brother

[@blancaalvarez5769]

Dude awesome video!! Love your vibe, your conversation and your personality!! Keep the videos coming!!!

[@bobbyc5684]

So glad I finally found you, binging all of your vlogs.

[@migueljacques4202]

loved that ending you got a lovely family man

[@tonydavis3929]

Great content. Thank you for taking us along.

[@hankayers7019]

Just found your channel. I'm just down the road from you in Arab Al. My dad haul frozen chicken all over the southeast also. He haul a lot for Pilgrims out of Guntersville. Enjoyed your videos. Stay safe out there.

[@richardwerner2990]

Love your channel. Thank you for being honest about trucking. I wish I would have chosen it asa career. To old now but love watching you.

[@syedriazhussainshah7889]

Just beautiful, smooth presentation and great vid. Best of luck..

[@trevorwenmouth2189]

You’ve got a good wife! She made sure you’re set for the week!

[@patriciabandeko3842]

As a single lady trucker I envy you fellas with a good spouse that helps take care of you like food and laundry etc. 🤗 It gets so tiring spending my hometime doing everything I need to do to get ready to drag my stuff and myself back into my truck. Lol Safe travels my friends ❤

[@daemonnlawver5595]

Phenomenal video! Need to make another just like this!!

[@kennydayra]

I've never thought about being a truck driver until recently, so I started watching videos and when I came across this one it really help make up my mind to want to get my cdl and become a truck driver. Awesome video! New subscriber!🤗🤗🤗

[@feliciagillman5610]

It's a great career fr, I love it. Too bad you gotta go through a school now to get your CDL, I personally think it's a ridiculous law that has everything to do with the major carriers. I drive local, so I'm going everyday.

[@CuriousCat777]

@@feliciagillman5610 what’s wrong with going to school training for the CDL?

[@feliciagillman5610]

@@CuriousCat777 nothing is wrong with it. I just think it's ridiculous that it's a law now that a person has to attend a training school to be able to test for the CDL. I learned more training with an experienced driver for a few months than anyone who went to a school. I was way more prepared for the job than any "student" of these CDL mill schools. It's nothing but a way for major carriers to trap new drivers into running their freight for them.

[@Xslices]

Don’t do it.

[@KEITHMAYOR7]

Wow yiur wife is amazing for doingbthat for you. Yiur so blessed im sure she knows how much she means to you too

[@donemmons5376]

Great job! Enjoyed your video. God bless y’all, and stay safe out there…

[@mikescaffo4850]

You have a really good attitude people including myself can learn something from you

[@greenbeld]

Interesting content Sir. Thanks for taking the time to make.

[@davidyuibm]

Nice videos with your great family

[@Steven-rp8zo]

You do a great job brother! The editing and short cuts are perfect, makes me feel like I'm going along for the ride! 👍

[@frankbgaming]

That’s awesome what your wife does for you. She should start a small meal prep business.

[@nathelm]

Awesome video. I'm retiring from federal service in a couple years and this is exactly what I want to do. I'm pretty sure that there will still be a large demand for OTR truckers when I'm ready, but man, am I chomping at the bit! That's sucks about you wife prepared meals, I was looking forward to watching you eat them.

[@YouTubeAddict50]

I love these videos!!! I feel like I’m learning so much from them and I’m enjoying it.

[@jobinglobin]

Just discovered your channel. This video makes me feel as though I am watching a professionally produced video for a career day at a school or something similar. Nicely done! Great info! Oh and too bad you didn't find out about the broken fridge earlier, could have put your food in the reefer trailer ;-)

[@rayjackson4734]

One of the best videos I've seen on here !!

[@Blue_Mudder]

Thank you for taking us along!!! Please continue to make videos as I'm enjoying yours. I got my CDL about 6 months ago and I'm working on an "encore career" in trucking in 5 years. So I'll be on the road soon, but really like these types of videos that show us the real deal!

[@stephenholman1441]

Most OUTSTANDING !!! I swore that I would never run teams again but I honestly believe that I would if I could hook up with this gentleman...such a pleasure to see true professionals... Stay safe out there Brother!

[@forestfire8]

This is the 1st video I watched of your channel and I absolutely love it. You have a great wife. Beautiful family. Your videos are awesome love the camera angles and the drone footage. Keep up the videos and I'll definitely be watching more. I subscribed!

[@Xhaustt]

My uncle has been a truck driver my whole life. He told me to get my CDL it takes about 6 weeks here in SC. I’m really leaning on doing it because i work in a factory now and it’s not where the money is.

[@RebeccaLowson]

Hey am new here

[@jmstransport2396]

I feel you man , time you spent to record this whole video . Wow shout out to you buddy 👍👍👍

[@MAKATA_]

wow!new sub here,i really enjoyed this one, but the best part is,going home to be greeted by your son and wife.drive safe man.

[@SILKYG00SE]

What a nice video, you have a beautiful family and such a handsome little man 💕 I'm going for my training January 2023 for long haul so it's refreshing to see what's going on with multiple people in different areas through vlogs :)

[@jzonta5863]

Thanks for your videos, awesome, GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

[@fredbarnich8145]

Great video, thank you for sharing

[@trouty1371]

Man, I would give anything to drive trucks. I'm Australian, and only have my HR license. (Small trucks, no big rigs) I'm thinking about biting the bullet, getting my license and going to drive big rigs. But man, I get nervous thinking about getting the truck into tight places and all that hard stuff. I'm sure with practice I could get my head around it, but damn it makes me nervous. But my soul just wants that life on the road. The black top calls to me every day! Haha!

[@trouty1371]

Oh, and you got a new subscriber! Love videos like this, should definitely do more! I forgot to ask; is that your truck? Or the company you work for? Just curious. :) Cheers man!

[@ajchapman3559]

I'm a otr driver and I feel every word you are saying be safe driver.

[@gprend69]

I have watched a couple of you vids and now subscribed. Why? Here's a hint. I subscribe to Trucking with Schmidt, Flatbed Dan, and Josh up in Canada. All very honest, hard working truckers who care. Welcome to the club. Thanks.

[@JM76Miller]

Was otr (solo and team) for a short time. I LOVED bobtail even if there was no money. Kind of missing the job.

[@rumboalexito5169]

Thank you very much that was an awesome video, you have great skills editing and capturing best moments that make it interesting, I watched the video until the end. The freedom, adventure, and time management to take care the other business is very inspirational. Thank you.