Day In The Life of A Greyhound Driver.

[@jimmcfadden1438]

Glad you love your job. GOD bless you .👍🇺🇸

[@LeeDfined]

I do but have recently switched careers

[@EddieLeal]

That is one monster of a bus. I'm retired military. Contemplating becoming a driver.

[@LeeDfined]

Yes sir. I love it. Its a D4505. I worked at Greyhound 2006- 2021 and have recently switched over to local transit. It is a very fulfilling job and for me a dream come true. I will keep those memories of rolling the Hound for LIFE.

[@olgaharris1103]

I love buses, especially Greyhound! Safe travels! 😎

[@LeeDfined]

Me too. I worked there 14.5 years. Started at 26 and quit just shy of my 41st birthday so I feel like I grew up there. While I am now doing other things, I will always treasure my GH days and the life it afforded me those years I worked there.

[@MrScott007]

Hey man great job I really enjoyed your video you should keep doing videos and from the way your talking Greyhound is really blessed to have drivers like you, I ride Greyhound alot and you always hearing how rude some of the drivers are but never hear about the positive ones !

[@LeeDfined]

I appreciate that. I try to do the best I can. I can honestly say that.

[@MrScott007]

@@LeeDfined You welcome man anytime 👍

[@vthome78]

Awesome video you were driving a 2012 MCI D4505 how kool I want ride the MCI D4505

[@J_Teriyaki]

I just did a STOP BANG exam to measure my potential sleep apnoea risk. Exercise and nutrition (and subsequent weight loss!) eliminated the risk altogether. Only drinking beers overseas on vacation helps too!. Go back now and complete my medical assessment to drive a coach based in regional Australia (Greyhound here so named after their radiator caps were branded with that name in the 1920s).

[@LeeDfined]

It's a fun job

[@margaretharks7304]

You on the clock too. So just do what you got to do and make that money

[@calebhathaway2632]

Fun fact did you know that the expression the whole 9 yards originated in World War II you see 50 caliber machine gun rounds came in 9 yards segmented belts of ammo to be put into the P 51 mustang Aircraft but during the end of the war the loaders that we're loading the ammunition into the guns started cutting them in half so they were giving the pilots half of the ammunition that they actually needed to take out knots the aircraft so the head loaders returned to their colleagues and say give them the whole 9 yards meaning giving them the whole round of bullets that they needed

[@LeeDfined]

Cool fact. Thank you sir.

[@perrybarkhurst1997]

the side gunner of the copter would spray bullets to the ground enemies and thus "give them the whole nine yards" - - meaning to let the whole ammo belt/chain cycle through the gun and spare none. so we have a different interpretation.

[@quanahthompson6000]

I became a school bus driver due a layoff, unintended consequence for many going paperless companies like Xerox/HP/Minolta etc are hurting. There just isn't much money in school bus driver pay. I'm a good driver and like you said, I actually like doing it. Think I might apply.

[@LeeDfined]

It's was a fun job from 2006 til 2021. I quit right before they were sold to a foreign company, and have been told it AINT the same company that I worked for. Not saying that's bad or good. But it's not the same. Many terminals are being cut out, which places more responsible solely on the driver without any type of support. So keep that in mind.

[@quanahthompson6000]

@@LeeDfined thanks for the reply & I’ll keep all you say in mind. Grew up 30 miles from where Greyhound started.

[@LifeOnCoach]

✌🏾

[@targettwentyone]

Subscribed

[@Busboss1811]

You call Osc and tell them where you moving

[@CowboyMuse405]

Nice 👍👍 bro... o 😲 wow 😳 what the crime scene stay safe out yonder

[@LeeDfined]

I miss rolling the Hound. I did from 26 to one month shy of turning 41. So I basically grew up on that job. But it was time for a temporary transition to the city bus...with plans to switch to the semi here soon. Being a bus driver during the Pandemic aint easy.

[@vonwilson3806]

Hey man you think Greyhound might be hiring for drivers in the summer or this October? I've been trying get in with the company but covid 19 has stop Greyhound from hiring.

[@LeeDfined]

Depends what city you are close to. Right now you should wait. Many changes and instability tbh

[@christopherwilson5158]

@@LeeDfined im close to Chicago but tbh i willing to relocate to any city that needs help with drivers. I already have my class B cdl.

[@tiannajemison3227]

Minneapolis is hiring big time for drivers

[@LeeDfined]

@Von Wilson. I see your profile pic. Congratulations. You did it.

[@sheerogoes]

is this in fort McMurray bc if it is that's awesome!

[@LeeDfined]

Delray Beach Florida

[@thud9797]

And a loooong way from Fort McMurray! 🤣 I've actually been to Fort McMurray, in the summer time thank God, it's 5 hours NORTH of Edmonton!

[@tipsandtrips7519]

Great video, brother! How long have you been driving for Greyhound and what is your favorite bus model in the present fleet?

[@LeeDfined]

Been here since 2006- ... Did one year if terminal first. So 13, almost 14 years. 12 driving. My favorite model no longer is in service which is the MC12 of course. The last one I drove was in 2012. My favorite model is a smooth DL3, preferably a 12 speed. Something magical about that number 12.

[@tipsandtrips7519]

Earth Boy Sun And Rain, WOW! I almost started to drive for Greyhound in Dec. 1999, (I worked on the platform from 1995-1999), but I chose another route...sigh. I’m still “TRUE BLUE” 4ever, though. 🙋‍♂️😂💯 Now your bring up two of my favorite models as well. The MC-12 was and is a GREAT bus. I was a BIG fan of them with the Silversides, though. The all white ones didn’t quite catch me....🤷‍♂️😂 The DL3’s are also awesome coaches. My preference are the ones with the 5 numbers on them. Those 12 speed ones are definitely in a league of their own. Those are the ones I believe that have the 4 numbers that were refurbished in Napanee some years ago.

[@MonsterMidi]

Earth Boy Sun And Rain. Awesome! Haha! MC12. I have an MC9 that is a tour bus. And it’s my favorite. It’s a 5 speed manual. Love the MC9/12 series. Classic body style.

[@tipsandtrips7519]

MonsterMidi, WOW! Got any pics or videos of your bus?

[@mikej5344]

Where you driving out of? I'm a LA driver

[@jasoncrable9902]

Hey buddy my name Is Jason hru today

[@TheSweetpea1971]

What did we learn from this? I thought you were going to show what it's really like to be a Greyhound driver. Your daily routine, what it's like on the road, etc.

[@LeeDfined]

Well according to you NOTHING. I no longer am employed there so ask me anything and I can tell you. At the time, we were allowed to do short videos documenting our experience as a driver, but for safety reasons we could NOT divulge company info without written permission. So there would have only been so much that I could say. Maybe the title should have been "a moment with a driver." Maybe that would make you happier. Have a wonderful day Sweatpea 1971.

[@LeeDfined]

Also...I did a video once I left the company where I talk more about the lifestyle. You are basically on call 24/7, 365 on what's called the extra board. These are the drivers expected to be ready within a 2 hours notice if and when the regular driver calls off or they need a double. I worked out of Cincinnati. So I routinely ran the extra bus to either Detroit, Cleveland, Nashville/Birmingham/Memphis, and Knoxville/Atlanta. You can work 15 hour days, with a maximum of 10 hours behind the wheel. I worked there from 2006 til 2021 and wouldn't trade that time in my life for anything. I left in 2021 and am now happily driving the 18 wheeler.

[@TheSweetpea1971]

@@LeeDfined ok. Thank you. I didn't mean to come across so snarky. I drive 18 wheelers now. I was wondering about like can you choose where you want to go or how long you want to stay in a particular region, and do they pay for a hotel if your 10 hour break is away from home, that sort of thing. Also I really want to know how the pay compares to OTR truck driving.

[@rubicone6891]

Were you based in Delray?

[@LeeDfined]

No. Orlando. This was returning from Miami going back home to Orlando in 2019. I quit in 2021.

[@asiamiller6833]

I have an interview with greyhound Monday do they pay good?

[@LeeDfined]

I've been gone for 2 years now and switched to OTR trucking, so a few things have changed and they were recently bought out. But you will make a living there and it is actually very fun. You will end up making life long friends and know people all over the country. I loved my 14.5 years of service.

[@asiamiller6833]

@@LeeDfined nice I work for transit authority right now but I think greyhound pays more do they pay weekly or every two weeks how much did u start out if u don’t mind me askin

[@peled1gaming401]

​@asiamiller6833 lol I'm in the same position. I work for NJT and wanna do Greyhound since I love travel. Should I do it ? did u end up doing it??

[@asiamiller6833]

@@peled1gaming401 yea I work for greyhound it’s been 6 months actually lol nj transit drive like maniacs they think they own the road

[@asiamiller6833]

@@peled1gaming401 nj transit start off with 60k I believe

[@donje31]

Are you still with Greyhound?

[@LeeDfined]

No. Quit in 2021. Was there 14.5 years and loved every moment. But it was time for something different. Also the company was bought out and changed how they operate. Needless to say I liked "the old way."

[@donje31]

@@LeeDfined ohhhh ok ok… i applied recently. What do you suggest? If offered a job idk is it not a good work environment anymore? Or would you take it if you were me because I wouldn’t have experienced the old ways I would only know the new way. But idk I see different people say different things.

[@LeeDfined]

I won't tell U not to try it. The new way will be all you know and you might like it. It just wasn't for me. But don't deny yourself the chance. If offered the job...TAKE IT. Let me know a year from now how it goes.

[@AlfStaal]

very good 👍🏻👍🏻 check mine

[@jasoncrablephillytransitbo4633]

Wassup Buddy

[@LeeDfined]

Hey now. How U doing

[@jasoncrablephillytransitbo4633]

@@LeeDfined I'm Chilling Bro

[@LeeDfined]

@@jasoncrablephillytransitbo4633 I now drive local transit. After 14.5 years I needed a change. Watch my video. Just type in 14.5 Year Greyhound vet and it should pop up.

[@LeeDfined]

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[@jasoncrablephillytransitbo4633]

@@LeeDfined I Will Bro

[@thumperliciouz]

Are you home every night?

[@LeeDfined]

Absolutely NOT. When you start you are on call 24/7, 365, day and night. When everyone else is home...thats when you will not be.

[@thumperliciouz]

@@LeeDfined ok sounds good thanks for the quick reply 👍

[@LeeDfined]

Of course. If you want a successful channel you better reply quickly lol. I recently quit March 11th, 2021. I have a video on here called "14.5 year Greyhound vet tells why he wanted the job so bad and ultimately why he quit." O explain everything in detail.

[@LeeDfined]

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[@Chesterbarnes1]

Why didn't you park somewhere else .....common sense my friend!!!!!!

[@LeeDfined]

Lol. That is literally the AUTHORIZED LOCATION. We don't choose the stops the company does. Hater be gone.

[@LeeDfined]

Please know what you are talking about next time. The company has many stops that the driver doesn't agree with. But we still have to stop.

[@Chesterbarnes1]

Tell the company supervisor the danger of that stop find a new one. simple solution @@LeeDfined

[@mauriceboykin4422]

​@@LeeDfinedyeah you right.o did it for 32 years greyhound pick the stops and own the buses I just drove em

[@LeeDfined]

You didn't say that the first time...and if common sense solutions were as easy as telling a supervisor, there would be a lot of different things done with the company. But you be blessed and have a wonderful day sir.