Come along for a non-stop day as a Truck Driver (Estes Express)

[@mbailey314]

We only shut down for Sundays, then first shift of the week is midnight Sunday so it's nice to have those breakers in the door ready to go because we usually only have 1 jockey working that shift. So the trailers get moved slower than they do the rest of the week when each shift has at least 3 of them shuffling around in the yard.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

That’s exactly why good drivers will help the terminals when passing through. Have a great 4th 💥💥💥

[@jkeeling3753]

⁰

[@jimrossi7708]

@@TheTulsaTrucker , absolutely ! I always acted like I would be the next person using that equipment !

[@bullockhindquarterwoman614]

You have a great work ethic, Chuck. It's a pleasure to ride in your cab.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Thanks Bullock, it’s a privilege to have you riding shotgun

[@paulmanssen5616]

Let's not only keep America working,let us also keep America Beautiful, keep up the good work Chuck!

[@shawnkirk2044]

Hey Chuck, you have one of the best attitudes I’ve seen. Keep up the great work driver.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Thanks Shawn, happy 4th my friend!! 💥💥

[@shawnkirk2044]

@@TheTulsaTrucker you too buddy. My wife and I team drive for Estes, we do a St. Louis turn out of West Middlesex. We have some amazing pictures and memories from all over our beautiful country. Enjoy your time off.

[@Chevyguy-Ray]

​@@shawnkirk2044 I'm in sharon, and worked at circle k west Middlesex for awhile on the night shift.

[@johncraig8919]

Finally saw this one a week before Thanksgiving.

[@KTHR56]

In my stomping grounds here, Chuck. I was born and raised in Des Moines. Still call it home. Winters can definitely be fun - depends on the season and individual storms.

[@jimrossi7708]

I will say that when I ran Secaucus, NJ to Charlotte, NC mostly 3 times a week and did help I had a walk-in sleeper so I could sleep in that yard and round trip was roughly 1,275 miles so if I got a Park Brook, (Cleveland) Ohio on a Friday at about 920 miles round trip it was almost like a vacation day ! It’s amazing 😉 how your body reacts to driving !!

[@MrBigrigdaddy]

Great video! I am from the Quad Cities, I used to drive by that terminal everyday. Thanks for the ride Chuck!

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

I have never been there was great to finally see the area. Thanks for coming along.

[@ryanhutchinson9657]

@@TheTulsaTrucker I love watching your trucking videos your KZbin channel

[@geraldjones8032]

Enjoy this video. I was born in Ames Ia. So this part of the country I am very familiar with. Thanks for another great video. Have a great day e safe.

[@tygilliam6490]

One thing I do and I tell new linehaul guys is don’t get in a hurry and miss steps when your hooking up. Just because someone one is waiting on you to move or whatever the case is.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

I agree, take your time speed comes with time and then I always check it all again before pulling out.

[@boogeronthewall1373]

Seems like every extra board with an LTL company is different. I’d only dream of doing runs that require doing a lay down it don’t bother me. However my company is more about meets than lay downs. Our biggest lay down was 608 miles until they turned it into a meet.

[@Barz365]

I always have to check my volume before I start one of your videos because that “ WELCOME BACK “ will scare the absolute sh** outta me lol.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

😂😂

[@mikerichard-FOPA3]

Chuck, your body gets accustom to the miles. Now that I’m retired I don’t care if I drive anymore. Have a wonderful and safe 4th of July.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Very true!! Happy 4th my friend

[@rickg2516]

Glad your back

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Thanks Rick!!

[@erikstillman3553]

Was thinking that when you take us to a large terminal/hub it looks like a kicked over ant hill.

[@thenathanrox]

Hey brother. I am a DDT at the Kansas City terminal. I can’t wait to start driving though man..I have no experience in trucking so I am just a dock worker until they decide on moving me on..but boy I will be happy once they do..if you’re ever by there maybe I could meet you. Stay safe man

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

You are well on your way Nathan, I’m at the 164 all the time. If you ever see me say hi!!

[@johnaitken6899]

I’m working started in Lewiston,Id going to Las Vegas then up to Kent,wa. Enjoy your time off!

[@duanedvorak4797]

try 227 some fun in that town 😎😁💰 Have a safe weekend! 17+ years with the Big E.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Thanks for all your hard work Driver!!

[@iitzFlow]

I go back and forth from Grand Rapids to Chicago rail yard hauling containers everyday

[@Opinionatedguy1989]

I'm working on the 4th. I live in Canada. I spent the 1st in my capital city. July 1 is Canada's version of July 4. Do extra board drivers go to Canada or is that a bid run dedicated to Canadian carriers?

[@fredo2x625]

Good morning let’s go hussle 🙏🏽💪🏽

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Yes sir, same to you!!

[@ralphlaux2386]

Have a great fourth of July be safe out there

[@theblandtrucker9658]

Man, I wish I knew you were in my state! I’m out of Cedar Rapids for Dayton Freight and tend to go towards Chicago. Could’ve crossed paths if you were running at night. Enjoy the long weekend chuck!

[@penepoynter9057]

Is Dayton a good company? Ive seen them hiring and dont know a whole lot about them. Are their drivers home daily? Do you get 2 days off or just a 34 restart?

[@marcchase2155]

Work and extra day on Sundays so you can start the week with some miles especially with a Tuesday start.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

I did 3k that’s good enough for me 😁

[@marcchase2155]

@@TheTulsaTrucker yea same here for me...lol

[@truckindon71]

Hey chuck ......I was curious about ESTES express on the tube and ran across your channel. you have a lot interesting videos. I applied at ESTES back in April this year started May ....started out P&D , now I'm hub driver running nights. Was nervous pulling those pups for the first time Needless to say it's not that bad. I'm now part of the ESTES family !!! 👌

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Welcome aboard Driver we are glad to have you!! I would rather pull pups over a van any day. 😁. Glad you are liking it, I think you found a good place to retire from.

[@truckindon71]

@@TheTulsaTrucker thanks definitely an good place to retire !! 26 years in the trucking industry this is definitely my last stop before retiring.God bless 🤘🤘

[@rescueteam6706]

Happy 4th to everyone!!

[@matthewwells1947]

New to the channel, love the content. It just hurts my heart in one of your videos you said you were a texas boy but a OU fan. That hurts lol.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

😂

[@DG-sz7gp]

Happy 4th of July to you God Bless You

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Same too you DG 💥

[@philipdunson3260]

I covered a Indy meet last night at 093

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

They like using XB to cover them runs 😂😂

[@philipdunson3260]

@@TheTulsaTrucker I'm actually a schedule driver .I do a 3/2 chicago run

[@TravisGinther]

What a great way for my Saturday buddy. Love these content videos. Pls continue to post more videos as your favorite fan and supporter of your channel and a brother in Christ. Have a great and blessed and safe July 4th

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

I always appreciate you Travis you are definitely ahead of the big E fan club 😁. Have a great 4th!! 💥💥💥💥

[@jblake189]

Happy 4th Chuck! Stay safe .

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Thanks Jim same to you sir!!

[@brandonguillory242]

happy 4 too you MR chuck hope you have a safe one sir we going have a family cookout

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Thanks Brandon, sounds like a great time for you and the family!!

[@brandonguillory242]

@@TheTulsaTrucker your welcome sir

[@barrylee9068]

Just starting watching your video s. You do a great job and keep it clean. Two questions, do you prefer the auto trans or the older ones and if you have to load two trailers ,one full and one empty does it matter what order they are in. Also do you get a choice in driving a single screw or a twin. Thanks for your time.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Auto if it’s a 12 speed manual if 10, heaviest first then lightest XB always drive twin screw

[@steelhorsetravels9791]

I'm rolling 760miles a day is what I like to average. I run 3600 to 4000 miles a 6 day week.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

That’s turning some wheels

[@steelhorsetravels9791]

@@TheTulsaTrucker steel horse definitely gets a work out, currently running down to Mesa Arizona. Home base is afton mn.

[@christopherpope2283]

And to you to 4 of July

[@isaaccharles3011]

Great video brother greetings from the United states virgin islands in the carribbean us territory st.thomas I am a new subscriber to your channel I was wondering if Estes offers CDL TRAINING THANKS FOR THE GREAT CONTENT KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING I AM IN NEED OF CDL TRAINING

[@aarondague01]

You do a good job Chuck next time you come through Okc please give me a shout out I watch your videos all the time

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Haven’t been through there in a few months. Love that terminal!!

[@pigybak]

Did you sing “Waterloo” driving thru Waterloo???

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

😂😂 no sir.

[@gohan21ir]

Does Estes not have any on-site truck washes for you guys? I work for a food warehouse/ delivery company and they have one on premises for truck washing and trailer sanitizing.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Some of the terminals do but not many.

[@christopherpope2283]

Who pays for the hotel and when do you go home

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Estes

[@RollingxStone]

Hey Chuck, what are the winter conditions like in Tulsa and surrounding areas (Kansas City, Wichita) for trucking? Bad snow and ice?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Not a ton of snow but definitely have to contend with ice.

[@richarddonaldson286]

Hello how are you doing this morning how are things going with you and your family

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Doing Awesome, happy 4th of July Richard.

[@robertgreenesr.7459]

love your video what is on the top of your mirrow on the left side on the front thank

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Deer whistle

[@derrickshampaya4585]

Well explained brother i like that. But why don't you move with anyone?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Move with anyone??

[@derrickshampaya4585]

@@TheTulsaTrucker like moving with someone to accompany you than being alone all the time.

[@mikerichard-FOPA3]

They could put a little Vaseline on those trailers.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

😂😂 they need it

[@Trucker__Dee]

Hey man when they gonna send you down to FL/GA? Or the bama area

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Hopefully soon

[@fredo2x625]

Can you do a video on pulling container

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Luckily I haven’t had to pull one.

[@fredo2x625]

@@TheTulsaTrucker it’s the same as 53 or different

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

@@fredo2x625 53

[@JasimBaloch]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@yeremy7144]

Dam chuck how do you do it to run days ? Lol i only had 1 week running days any advice be great..

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

The first 3 days I run hard, no stopping and turn on 10 by that 4h day I’m running over half my shift during the day and my final day I’m leaving out the hotel by 10-11am and back home late that night. Did just over 3k miles this past week and was home Saturday night by 20:30 so with the holiday 4 days off 😁

[@yeremy7144]

@@TheTulsaTrucker nice man maybe freight is better back east , im out west n very hard to get 2500 miles a week anyhow thanks n keep on trucking..

[@jasonthompson8668]

Hey Chuck when you bring a set on yhr yard how do they know it loaded and where does it go

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

They have a report that tells them what’s on the yard and we have a guy that backs them to the docks

[@jasonthompson8668]

@@TheTulsaTrucker ooo okay that's cool I have always wondered that thank you

[@WhiteLineFever1999]

just wondering what gps do you use? that thing is huge man

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

It’s a Garmin OTR 1000

[@BenChutes-ry8sq]

Hey Chuck does your company ever sells any of their trucks

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

From time to time

[@BenChutes-ry8sq]

How can I contact them

[@rickg2516]

Do you ever pull triples?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Our company does but I haven’t.

[@christopherhoppe7508]

Is it true that you cannot back up tandem's ?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Not very far

[@huntersteele9258]

do yall have otr driver

[@blackopsaustralia3393]

Hey chuck I had a question Do you know how easy it is for an international driver to run in the states for like a 6 month visa kind of gig. I my self have been driving for 27 years in Australia.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

I really can’t answer that, but I’m sure many do.

[@ralphlaux2386]

Have a great fourth of July be safe out there