Day in the Life of a 21yr old Professional Driver (Owner Operator)Truck Driver

Hey Everyone next video I will get into detail and explain all the questions being asked thank you for watching if you have any questions DM me on Instagram @j_vetum

[@danroe3897]

Outstanding! I bought my first truck when I 19 years young. That was almost 40 years & over 5 million miles ago. I’d do it all over again. You seem like a great young man. Keep posting these videos & keep on truckin! Stay safe young man.

[@mikeverything4098]

I just turned 20 is trucking a good plan ?

[@jvetum7207]

Thansk you very much !🤝

[@rickybotello4332]

How did you buy your truck at 19? Aint they expensive and takes years to save up?

[@richie5959]

@@rickybotello4332 he probably worked since a Young boy especially in those times every young man coming up found someway to make money and probably with the help of relatives

[@Alex.Evolution]

Dan make a video of Your truck pelease

[@Jecjp]

I started my trucking career when i was 23 now i'm 37 and it's been a hell of a roller coaster for me on this 14 years But one thing i must say is that all the hard work and ups and downs paid off at the end, Now i manage my company with a small fleet of 12 trucks and growing, the Rule number #1 that helped me becoming successful was, maintaining a good amount of funds on a savings acc for worst case scenario because eventually will happen and always be on top of your equipment because no mechanic no matter how good they are will look into it better than you.Good luck on your way to success.

[@emperoring112]

You're where I wanna be, and I'm 23. The only difference is I'd want my truck to have a sleeper on it too. Nice brother 🙏

[@bobbyboy1743]

I’m in ur exact same spot man I’m 22 turning 23 in April. I wish but I’m at the very beginning steps I don’t even have my CDL.

[@608trucker4]

Yall gotta start somewhere a paid for truck makes the most money yall gotta remember that. It don't matter what is as long as the load gets delivered just don't buy new. Pay attention to auction trucks before going to a stealership then you'll know who's over charging.

[@raspy1135]

@@bobbyboy1743 I’m 18 I don’t even got a drive license 😭🤣 I’m hoping in 3-4 years I’ll be ready go for a cdl

[@alexcarbajal6632]

@@bobbyboy1743 same position as you going for my permit test this monday!! 🤞

[@Raheem_876]

I’m 22 years of age and gonna be 23 two months from now and I’m course to become a professional driver

[@Brothaman_x]

Don’t sell your truck bruh it will always be a reliable source of income, hire another driver and keep income coming in while your focusing on your main business when the time come.

[@IvanAkinfiev]

I'm British but I live in North Africa. I'd like to buy a truck in the US and have someone reliable use it to make me and themselves money... how/where can I begin?

[@TheFutureEvents]

@@IvanAkinfiev post on indeed you definitely have to fly back and forth if you don’t have a family member or something here that you would trust

[@IvanAkinfiev]

@@TheFutureEvents Can we talk on WhatsApp? What's your number?

[@tp4016]

You’ll know when you have somebody reliable. Most ppl in the south part are truck drivers and so is the east coast by Virginia. You’ll feel the vibe and when you fly and meet him or her, you’ll definitely know

[@ElSlickVic]

Until they have an accident and don’t care for the trucks inspection and boom.

[@donkiko6708]

To all you youngsters out there let me tell you something Truck driving is waaaay waaaay easier when you’re young specially in your 20s because once you hit the late 30s oh boy that’s where it gets harder because your body changes specially if you don’t take care of it you start getting all’s this blood pressure.. anxiety and all that stuff so my advice is try to do truck driving while you’re young and if you do it for a long run try to eat healthy and don’t do drugs and don’t abuse alcohol either Remember Being Healthy is just as important as having a clean Cdl license.

[@THA_ROCKET_JU]

Thanks I’m 25 and I wanna drive trucks flatbed if I can just because I love to stay active

[@donkiko6708]

@@THA_ROCKET_JU Hi I know this is a later reply but go for it! Just take care of you body it’s a great long run I been driving for 40 years im 58

[@NewOldSchool]

Very True, the body pain from trucking creeps up on You later. Great advice

[@doylee469]

Like any other job under the sun?

[@bctw9004]

I’ve got a 22 year old O/O leased on to me pulling tanker. Bought and paid for his own bad ass Cabover. Great kid and making excellent money. It’s very rare these days.

[@jvetum7207]

Thank you I appreciate it

[@johncay6636]

Glad i came across your vids I’m also an owner operator I’m 28 just started this year smartest thing i could’ve ever done home everyday don’t work weekends doing flatbed

[@anthonysolis8933]

How did you get into flat bed.

[@johncay6636]

Anthony Solis tbh my uncle does it and always told me to look into it but i was always chicken shit till i found a company in my state doing lease to own trucks and it’s the smartest thing I’ve ever done

[@jorgepulidovaladez9418]

John Cay : Hey John do you mind telling me if you work in California ? I’m from the Central Valley also 28, really want to do this as well.. thank you

[@johncay6636]

Jorge Pulido Valadez I’m from Connecticut bud best advice i can give you is do some research in your state and see what jobs offer work for owner ops and if they do lease to own programs and go from there

[@AbeNXC]

John Cay in from CT too, did you drive semis or 3/4 tons, and if you don’t mind me asking what’s the name of the place you went to lease to own? I’d like to check them out

[@Snj3kgt2]

Damm u look exhausted at the end of the day,,, but I bet it feels pretty good whn u see the total at the end of the month,,, Hard work pays off

[@mikemalonetv5385]

Those are long hours.. I would prefer one day on, one day off . Sleep is important . But you’re young so you can do it for awhile. But always pay attention to your body. Nice video man.

[@_2315_]

Always someone whose not happy with someone else’s hustle hahah shit makes no sense. If the hours aren’t good enough for you I heard Mc Donald’s are hiring part time. Trucking/ hauling/etc ain’t for everyone. That’s why that industry has a high demand cause pussies need more then 6-8 hours of sleep per day hahaha

[@thomasbeaudoingrenier4585]

​@@_2315_ Nice comment you're no better yourself, the guy was only giving his opinion. No need to be a dick about it, but there's always an asshole somewhere right ?

[@chazmichael7967]

@@_2315_ you're a dumbass pawn while the broker is sitting in his a/c office while you're busting your ass to make him rich STFU dummy. The trucking industry is for dumb fucks, join the army they'll treat you like shit and tell you you're a hero sounds like you'd buy that bullshit story too.

[@_2315_]

@@thomasbeaudoingrenier4585 the world needs more assholes! And less pendejos.

[@_2315_]

@@chazmichael7967 check out homies older videos, I said the same thing. Brokers make way more and get more sleep then the drivers hahah. So if I would ever get into this industry it would be the companies who need drivers to haul their shit or become a broker so I can pick and choose how much a driver can really make 😈😂 stop being fucking sensitive fucking pussies

[@cirilohernandeziii]

I’m a truck driver too. I know how it is to drive all day and come home for 3 or 4 hours and do it all over again for 7 days. It will pay off at the end bro.

[@jvetum7207]

Nice bro and yes hopefully everything goes good

[@jacob-v8567]

@Chris Ayala when all said is done it'll cost under 40k to buy a nice starter truck. I got a 2014 Cascadia for 36k with under 500k miles last August. Those lease programs will make you think everything is expensive outside of the program.

[@jacob-v8567]

@Chris Ayala every truck needs maintenance tho. Pre trips and not beating the hell out of your truck will save you a lot on the breakdown side.

[@2v_Kevn]

@Chris Ayala "yeah but" not everyone can afford a brand new truck. Especially if they're just starting.

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[@lekizotet3434]

Reminds me a bit of myself. I respect your grind. You'll be rich in no time. So many idiots try taking the short cut to success which never lasts. It's people like us who actually put in the work that achieve ever lasting success. Kudos to you

[@maggersmaggy]

Super stoked that I found your channel I have my permit & cant wait to get license Finding your channel motivating Keep up the hustle

[@SuperNorcalkid]

Get your Ls sis and start trucking I'm newer driver and started my O/O thing however you have to get in the game get in and start building!

[@yeisonenamorado2451]

Same here just got my permit I’m kinda scared though because driving these looks hard I hope I have good instructors

[@maggersmaggy]

@@yeisonenamorado2451 Don't be scared with a good instructor it will be a breeze

[@stonelove1809]

@@SuperNorcalkid If you need dispatching give me a call at 314-688-0052 Tyrone with Almighty logistics

[@ImAyBeast]

This is a good gig if you put in the work and your truck is paid off . Also it’s not for everyone . Working for good companies is another good option but mad respect to you for being your own boss !

[@clearmediamarketing]

Great video - Healthy eating & drinking water must be a challenge, at least have a fresh leftover tomato or two this season

[@LobbsTrucking]

Man, I would love to hear how you did this. I am 18 and my dream has been to start my own trucking company. Keep on trucking, living the dream man!

[@lyntus7843]

There’s actually a video about him and his journal

[@shanetravel]

keep it up man!. your doing awesome at 21. can you go into detail on how the testing was? and costs.. etc.

[@jvetum7207]

Yes video up by tmr

[@craigmac9708]

If you're leaving 70k income for 3-months or 4-months go for it because obviously you have bigger and better things on the horizon! Don't listen to 'complacency' or 'tweedle dumb' or what 'tweedle do!' Because 'Jeff Bezos' didn't settle for 'mediarcacy' now he's worth 200 billions dollars, and 'Amazon's' worth 1.2 trillion dollars !!! So keep expanding on bigger and greater goals, ambitious, and achievements and leave the simple minded thinking to the simple minded people! And I love that attitude you have that it's something bigger and better for you other than a truck driver owning only one truck, can't wait to see what is !!!

[@msnpassjan2004]

Reyes the Entrepreneur sent me here. Bro, you need to post every week on a set day to build your channel - Casey Neisat. It does not matter what you post, just so long as you post - Roman Atwood.

[@thomashuerta4325]

Caught your story on the Reyes channel. I’m 25 and want to get my cdl and your story is exactly the route I want to go so I’m excited for more of your videos man!

[@seanhoff5428]

Way easier to be out there in the farmland then in dtla with all the traffic

[@tinobino4450]

Awesome video bro. I got my CDL in February. It was paid for by my current company. We are a short haul on a 13 mile loop hauling frac sand from the plant to the storage facility/rail loadout. I put in my two weeks last week and am going OTR for the training center whom I obtained my CDL through. A hotshot producer from Los Angeles is starting a new business venture (trucking) so we are the first employees to start this Amazon Prime relay run. Should be able to get my experience, plus she's paying $0.68/mile. Can't complain about that. I'd like to purchase a truck forming a consortium with the training center, as one of the former trainees accomplished this already. Her contract agreements entitles her to 40% of the profits. Good luck in your travels and stay safe brother.

[@jvetum7207]

wow nice keep up the good work

[@660barcelo]

Bro I’m glad I found someone young like me I’m in the process of becoming o/o also Im 22 good job bro #neweratrucking !

[@lifeintrucking.eduardomorales]

If your going to become a o/o, do it right. Hope your not doing it on a lease program. To many fail stories out there

[@jvetum7207]

Appreciate that lets get it

[@gviews7628]

Doing good bro try a GoPro hero 8. So you won’t have to sacrifice your phone and the shake goes away, batteries might be an issue. It drains but not to much in my opinion. Keep up the content looking forward to your business, wish you nothing but the best 💯💯💯

[@Simple_Worship_Guitar]

5 hours of sleep a night ...I remember being young once lol. I used to truck 20 hours a day, for 5 days straight and take the weekend off when I was younger. Now I've been driving for 20 years. I can do a night or two of 5 hours of sleep. But I pay for it later. I try to get around 7 average now. Learned to work smarter, and not harder. Best of luck in your business.

[@dagremedy898]

I been sleeping on drivin trucks for a while now man, your videos are inspiring me to get started ASAP. Thanks for starting the channel.

[@Cruiser007]

Wow!!! I really like that hammock. I never even saw one of those until now. I'm giving you a thumbs up & saving this video to my favorites. Thank you!!!

[@daviddebergh254]

Have that video, a mini fridge, and some blackout curtains for the windows and boom mini sleeper.

[@morresortiz]

Wussup bro. I remember when i bought my 2013 Freightliner cascadia when i was 20 years old. It’s the best feeling ever.

[@moesoreal4269]

Im 19 turning 20 next month currently running a old 90’s Ford diesel box truck ( just cash work right now ) but 2021 I’ll be purchasing a semi with a sleep set up once I get my class 1 and air breaks! Stupid good money and for the young guys this is a huge market that’s paying more and more by the year and the elders are retiring and no one wants to take their place it’s our time to get behind the wheels 🔥

[@azcactusflower1]

For idle on long periods, hit high idle. Consider some lucas in the tanks=better mpg (driving commercially since the mid-'80s) Trucking is not an easy lifestyle. Junk food and long hours; take care of your health. Be safe driver

[@jvetum7207]

azcactusflower1 Thanks those are some good tip I appreciate your advice

[@Abc-jp7re]

Bro I'm 27 and barely realizing, I'm putting myself on💯

[@JoseEscobar-ni1up]

I’m here from Reyes channel I just got my cdl a few months ago but idk where to start keep up the vids man you got a new subscriber 👍🏻

[@solologging2488]

I haven’t seen diesel that expensive since 2019 😬

[@jvetum7207]

Yeah its in Cali lol

[@mannyfaces3631]

Good vid bro i myself started working at a young age and worked with alot of drivers and seen the huge pay difference so that motivated me to get my license. I was on my way i obtained a class A permit with all my endorsements but sadly i got in a motorcycle accident months later that put me out of work for a whole year and a half so i lost it. Thank god im still alive and now i have to start back all over again! Keep uploading bro!

[@Caridadbernardino]

Daamm you inspire me to not. To give up ..!!!

[@Ashtocurious]

Thanks i'm thinking about doing the same trucking as you next year these videos are really helpful

[@Yehoshuax]

Saw you on the 580 today, thought I’d check out the channel. I’m the R+L guy that let you merge in traffic. Lol if you even remember 😂

[@dream_chaser9014]

All the way from Memphis TN showing love to you bro keep that grind up I drive trucks myself looking to be an owner operator

[@jvetum7207]

Thank you new video by tmr will help full info

[@nastynas9610]

fire video man. post a video on how you got into this business

[@erickvas7318]

Don't forget about insurance on trucks ( very expensive), Diesel, and also any mechanical problems, Tires of course! But all buts aside u can make a nice living out of it. But you need to be a good driver and don't wait until stuff breaks to fix it. Fix it before it breaks!

[@smi2sali1]

aw thanks for your advice for our young brother hope you doing good out there

[@ltx383]

God job bro love seeing this. Show these youngster and even us older guys you don’t have to work at tacobell everything and anything is possible.

[@edderrodriguez8644]

Keep up the great work buddy god bless you always man, love your vids 😎

[@axelorozco3200]

Consistent A hustling bro u earning it 💪

[@JohnNorris411]

$210 for that first load. A company driver there at most will make maybe $43 to $46 for the same load. A company driver there has a "Good" day if they can make $210 in a 12+ hr shift.

[@chrisolsen7624]

Man I wish I could get into o/o. Im a company driver for a small business. I haul almonds right now and I haul my ass off all week and take home about 1k bucks, but its like 70ish hours per week of driving at least. The boss takes all the money. Youll never get rich working for someone else so true. The owner has about 50 trucks must make a profit of 50k per truck that goes in his pocket dude is a millionaire.

[@alexmomo1222]

If you had a sleeper you’d be set homie.. good luck on your journey & keep going 👍

[@luisherrera3595]

Bro I’m 19 & I have always been interested in truck driving rn I actually might buy a house soon & after that go to school to get paid more like AC installer & in 2years when I turn 21we’ll go do truck driving cuz I knew it’s always been a good business just obviously I never knew much about this business. I’m trying to see your success proud to see hard workers

[@1FighterX]

Wow $3/mile? That’s more than what long-haul dry van loads pay.

[@briantruck2284]

Remember it's in California

[@ttmabasa8569]

In my country South Africa 🇿🇦 big trucks companies have monopolies the industry, Evey small and big contracts to to them, you are blessed in your country bruh

[@fgpaguililla]

Bro you should average no less then $2.00 per mile on all miles so if your driving 600 miles per day you got to make at least $1200 dollars

[@adriansoto5018]

Taxes and gas

[@fatboyarizonareed8277]

I agree hard work every day is well worth the wealth at the end I’m a business owner my self and work with my brother in law in his trucking business

[@DanielGarcia-zz9eg]

Too bad that insurance is killing you. Mine is $450 a month You could be having extra 2k. Damn insurance

[@Losomar]

They tax more for 20 year old males sadly.

[@edderrodriguez8644]

Doesnt matter he can easily pay that insurance in a day or 2 worth of work and the rest profit 😎

[@DanielGarcia-zz9eg]

@@edderrodriguez8644 To me its the Principal. its BS how insurance take advantage of young drivers coming into the industry. What would you do with extra 2k in your pocket . Multiply that by 12 months ( 24K in the insurance pocket) Just saying.

[@Ivan-lw3hc]

How are are you Daniel

[@chazmichael7967]

Insurance is a fucking deal considering this dude is running on four hours of sleep a night. He's gonna fuck up eventually

[@ovargas39]

Salute bro for 21 yu doing real good

[@MustangDesudiroz]

my dream life.. one day ill be a truck driver too

[@salharo8925]

Hey I know Morning Star in L.B. , I went to school in Hilmar back in the day ! Good content ! Keep up the good work !

[@briantruck2284]

Don't over eat man Hello from South Texas

[@obeehtrice1359]

Brooski... you gave me some motivation. Just have a question for you. I would like to do this 2/3 times a week during the weekends. I’m in Hayward. Can I Chet trips near me ? Any help wound be appropriated I would also be interested in buying your truck once your done with it. Hope to hear back from you

[@jvetum7207]

Video up by tmr

[@Oheeeoh]

When you're inspecting your truck at night like that I bet a headlamp would help you. You can get a lot more done with your hands if you don't have to hold a flashlight.

[@-prada-9232]

I used to have a FL112 with a little sleeper and it was a 2 axle and I used to run a dumper trailer and it was just nice to have a sleeper I would run the area in Orlando fl but sometimes I would head up to Jacksonville where loads pay more I could stay in the sleeper and work so that’s why I always recommend a midroof for all these types of jobs

[@delbosque11]

Great job bro, where did find your broker? I’m out here in the Central Valley and I’m tired of working for the man🇲🇽

[@droptozro]

Thanks for the video. I knew from my minor research that Owner Op's made some good money. I've got a permit and going to classes next week to get my CDL paid for by my company. 1 year contract with them to do regional runs. I might do it 2 years for experience and during that time I'll be saving up for a truck similar to yours I believe. I like driving--but I want to control my hours and such as an owner. I don't need to work as much as you since I've got a wife and kids, so when the experience is there I'll be working hard so many month of the year to earn about $70-$80k and then taking off the rest of the year for the most part driving only to keep myself known if I can do it that way. I appreciate seeing the work day though. Had no idea that many tomatoes were going out of those fields!

[@roscoebarnes1222]

I can't see myself willingly waking up at 2 in the morning for anything. I believe if you properly plan your day those long hours are mostly avoidable

[@danimaljjmnhj4308]

Crazy the difference between OTR type stuff and oilfield work. Last week I grossed $19,500. I work for for my cousin so obviously didn’t make that. But still insane the difference

[@Muz710]

I worked at Tesla too bro I’m about to do this now, maybe I’ll see u during the season I’m near sac

[@byWreckles]

I’m barely getting my class A I’m 26 you inspire me bro thanks

[@xStr8UPDoPex]

Do most companies let you leave your truck parked overnight at their lot?

[@IakonaWayne]

fuel isn't your only cost, there is insurance(15-20k for you being so young), taxes, repairs, permits, tolls, etc.

[@missy4042]

It's to the moon! Way to go young man!

[@robbankzzz9084]

I’m 25 out here good luck buddy I’m always on the road

[@OOG81LP]

Blessing brotha..that's dope. Stay safe..

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[@Dj_vlad]

Appreciate your videos, u have any videos guiding ppl in the right direction as far as the proper steps to reach the level your at right now? Currently a carpenter been doing it 9 years and I'm tired of it looking to switch over into trucking

[@kevinemilio1767]

How many crowds did you hit with that Mustang

[@jmula9372]

You thought that was a good one huh bro??

[@twpaq9332]

That's a nice hustle! Ideally I'd like to get my own truck. Currently working for Swift, been at it a year and a half now and looking for other opportunities, but not sure where to look to maximize on what I can bring in. I'm local right home nightly and weekends off bringing home $850 weekly.

[@Auto_Mattic]

Watching because this I'm am hopefully starting a course to get my AZ (AZ is the truck driver license in ontario) if I get approved for a government programs that will pay for my training. And this is really inspiring for me. I would love to make 70 grand in a few months. I am Quite nervous to drive a giant truck like this though not gonna lie!

[@eduardoespinola8199]

Daaaamnnn bro! I'm 22 and I expecting to do de same. Congrats 👏

[@syedtareq4612]

Good job bro.keep it up.thanks for motivating me to trucking industry. I am also want do job like you.

[@flowmastaflam]

i bet your neighbors love you starting up the stang in the weee hours of the morning

[@alexanderperez6144]

Hey I live in Turlock and saw your truck!

[@blueprintchannel_]

Best of luck to you! Keep working hard. Power to Latinos

[@shaun787max]

that paulrich is hard bro keep hustling

[@Romejkl]

Looks like a pretty smooth gig you have brother! What state are you located in❓❓...im living in rhode island 34yrs been driving for 12yrs as a company driver in foodservice...Never seen nothing that smooth in my life good shit🤘🏾👌🏾

[@jvetum7207]

hey thanks im in cali ill will try to talk about the good and bad more often

[@msz51214]

Wish you good luck

[@carnalbegginings]

Just got my cdl license and I'm looking for a job now. How were you able to get $3 per mile when every place I'm looking at only offers .30 - .65 cents per mile.

[@miltonorellana4362]

He is an owner operator i belive you applying for company driver honestly 30 cent to 60 is the average for new drivers

[@miltonorellana4362]

Im almost 2 years experience and my first year was really bad but you gotta start somewhere first year is hard some companies required i year otr before you can get local most of them two years well idk at least in my state of tx

[@noobERNS_it]

$0.30-$0.60 typical compnay driver pay, Owner operator pay is higher because they gotta pay for their equipment n other stuff.

[@lekizotet3434]

Sheesh lol

[@perseus6360]

nice im 19 and drive a 2015 Freightliner Quad Axle Dump Truck for a local rock company

[@Wheels_of_Simulation]

Remove the music sir :) i want to hear the engine sounds and the road

[@leadnsteel1428]

I liked driving but i hated doing log books

[@MikaelMikkelsen0]

Any suggestions for someone that just bought an F550 flatbed that wants to get into the business?

[@RCTexanGuy]

Work for a company u get insurance and u don’t have to worry about all the headaches from repairs

[@DaydreamAboutNiceThings]

Gotta hustle to make the real bucks for sure !

[@217ShowOffBoii]

I hope you're putting your money in mutual funds and investments. Good stuff btw

[@samittin]

Half the trailers don’t have abs

[@juongsianglim2744]

Its bad that in my country we are only allow to get a truck license at 21 Years old . which mean i already dumped about 300k into sea

[@kylpen1126]

Nice vid. I like that hammock.

[@buddyharshaw9140]

Awesome video I drive too much respect be safe

[@fernandogaspar1909]

Is the licenses simple or complicated because you got me to wanting to do this now 😂

[@willyG503]

I have my cdl and i know i could be doing a lot of money too. But i don't like to be a slave working over 14 hrs a day. Besides, the more you earn the more taxes you pay... but if you like to feed all those bums in the corners panhandling. Go ahead. Your choice. I'll keep driving my straight job truck for only 7hrs daily and get around 1k a week.

[@blazinthat7439]

Nice work brother! Keep up. Also those teeth are going to look fresh once youre done!

[@hdidane00]

7 days / week should be illegal that's slavery not only physically but also mentally. why are you selling your truck if its making you money? switching to sleeper OTR?

[@moneymker6276]

Been an owner operator since I was 22..would I do it again? FUCK NO!!!! trucking is a waste of life..ya you make good money but life is more important then money! Especially when you start having a family of your own. If your single with no kids ya go do it. Get your money and get out of if!

[@diabobiamaria]

Happy for you!!

[@876trucking]

I want a truck but I dont got the cash