DRIVER QUITS THEN USES MY VAN TO MOVE HIS BELONGINGS 700 MILES! FLEET OWNER PERSPECTIVE.

[@petergerman3593]

Your a very patient man you help these drivers out and they do stuff like that to you unbelievable

[@EverythingApax]

Unfortunately. I am who I am though and I'll continue to be so.

[@garyday6681]

Glad to see you are staying safe sir! Thank you for the great videos.

[@bwatts6012]

So sorry this happened Alan keep your head up bro

[@EverythingApax]

For sure! Thank you

[@michaelirwin142]

Allen you can put a gps from WEX /fleet card services reasonable

[@drivermxpedite3165]

I drive for an owner. I take the van to the grocery store or maybe Target when I'm home. That's it. I keep it parked because I don't want to get into an accident ever, but especially if im not on the road.

[@mikesvacation]

God bless allen. Keep up the great work. We are praying for you in Plainfield In. 👍👍🙏🙏

[@MiguelHernandez-rw4xu]

Not surprised, sorry to hear that

[@Thehandsomeliberal]

Exactly why when I got out of the business I did not put a driver in my van. Too much potential for drama

[@zilla916]

Thanks for sharing. Sucks it went that way. Could have been much worse.

[@FilipinaVanLifeAubry]

Now we know.. thanks for sharing be safe always

[@modeverything9949]

100% facts as always. Such is life, such is business!

[@modeverything9949]

Something about him really had me on guard!

[@EverythingApax]

Veey true. It's unfortunate that you try to help someone find their footing just to have them not learn or apply a single thing. But this is how it goes for those of us that are willing to be helpful. You know how it goes.

[@SlowPokeTruckingLLc]

Maybe it’s because I’m a little wiser in my old age but I’ll say this: I’m not on the road yet because I watch and listen to Big D and Allen, couple other big names that have years of experience, if you can work under Any of them, you’re going to Expeditor college and getting paid for the education. I’m amazed at how many drivers advise newbees on the FB page, “Save up a cushion to fall on and clean up your personal life at home, otherwise you’ll never make it on the road”. Free advice is a valuable tool, hammer down driver, I’ll see you around!

[@ridgerunner66]

Hate that happened to you. Some people just can't be helped. Hopefully the next driver will work out for you. Safe travels.

[@chrisfannin5708]

I agree with your dad i started in 1982 got up to 6 drivers had alot of good years but this world we live in now is much different there is not alot of work ethic left and getting worse by the day

[@nevadaruss5352]

the younger generation

[@craig4047]

No good workers these days. Just ass hats.

[@cheikhatigh2831]

Very interesting video, appreciate you man

[@EverythingApax]

Thank you

[@speedyfinalmile]

I had mostly good experience as a fleet owner at Panther. Weed was one of the worst problems. I had two brothers smoke and drive a straight truck into a low bridge and peel the cab and half the box open. I had one driver take his first load to Missouri from Indiana and then quit and drove home on my diesel. I had a team burn out my brakes and axles on a mountain in west Virginia because of poor driver experience.

[@EverythingApax]

It definitely has its pros and cons.

[@isaiahmoore7664]

Panther is a rip off . Peggy Rutter is the worse person at panther

[@speedyfinalmile]

@@isaiahmoore7664 I got out in 2008 and I don’t know who she is. Qualcomm was a unfair expense for sure. Insurance comp coverage was cheap with Panther. I had three straight trucks. They kept them moving alright if a team was driving.

[@eddieyourdj]

Sucks Bro; sorry to hear that. Exactly why I have my own vehicle and my own authority. I’m surprised that more fleet owners don’t subtract out their work at like a 90/10 split. You make 10% by just booking the load handling the paperwork. Simple. It’s easier to deal with someone who has their crap together. You can sub out 20 drivers with no headaches nor vehicle maintenance costs, fuel or insurance or a few more vans with triple the stress. Just my thoughts. Thanks for sharing. Safe Travels.

[@EverythingApax]

Not clear on your meaning of subcontracting. Do you mean buy the van then basically lease them while dispatching them? Or do you mean be a carrier/dispatch that does a 90% split of the all in rate?

[@eddieyourdj]

@@EverythingApax Be a Carrier/Dispatcher. Not being in the bizz that long I’m thinking outside the box. My logic may very well be insane. If you brokered the loads at 90/10(guesstimate) I would think that you would get quality drivers lining up to work with you. It would have to be drivers with their own authority. That way they cover their own insurance, along with all other cost, making them more dedicated and committed. Correct me if I’m out of my mind...lol. It seems like it makes sense in my empty head. 🤔🤓

[@isaiahmoore7664]

I am a realtor here in maryland and thinking about getting another van . Just can’t afford to be getting ripped off . Did expediting all year last year . Was with panther, which was a disaster. If I go and buy a brand new van again , I expect to make no more than 10k a month .

[@miletim]

Man I saw one of his videos a while back, and I knew he would turn out to be a bum. Thanks for sharing this and I hope no fleet owner or company hires him. If they do he’ll disappoint them.

[@loafandjug321]

Bum? The employer ignored the employee on purpose until the next day. Based on your logic that makes them both a bum.

[@joshm8805]

There’s a company in MI that manages the equipment and you pretty much make the payments. Its almost like having a property manager for a rental property. I can’t think of the name off the top of my head.

[@joshm8805]

I spoke too soon 3/4 in... 😂

[@amysmith5714]

sorry to hear about what happened …. keep your head up …. keep it between the mustard and mayo

[@EverythingApax]

Definitely keeping it between the mayo and mustard no matter how much goes on! 😁😁

[@kirkangel525]

that stinks man, people should have more integrity and be more up front with their shit. you are the type of fella that would help anyone as long as they met you half way. personally, I have ZERO interest in ever becoming a fleet owner and dealing with some of the crap I have heard about. anyway, hope your next driver does you right. hope all is good(besides this lol) hammer down Apax!

[@EverythingApax]

Much appreciated. Yes, it is disappointing that so many choose to handle themselves so poorly.

[@interstategar]

If I were to get another van and hire a driver I think I would (based on what you dealt with)1- hire only people who are retired and collecting a SS ck. 2. Deduct from there pay a security deposit at 10% each deduction for expenses after they quit to avoid a loss. They would get reimbursed when they leave at a .003 interest rate. 3. I would hire on the condition they pay for all fuel at a 60-40 split, driver get 60%. I would also put in a condition they are responsible for for following all the rules I would make up in driving my equipment, and if they break them they are personally responsible and financially responsible for any loss that is beyond the scope of their job. 4. They would pay me for their first full tank of fuel. I'm leased to a company where owners can track their vehicle at all times.

[@justinbarnes5498]

Being an OTR driver is about as dysfunctional as someone can get! Living in a vehicle, sleeping in parking lots, taking truck-stop showers, being disrespected by shippers/receivers, and being forced to eat unhealthy foods routinely while out...... not much "functional" about that LOL. Now, I say all this tongue-in-cheek, as I fit the description of that dysfunction... HAHA. I do feel for you on hiring and maintaining a driver.... I know it is difficult. You just have to remember that they are drivers for a reason.... not business owners. If you ever do get a really good driver.... go ahead and put an ad out for their replacement, because they will move up to bigger and better things quickly. Hope things are good on your end out there.

[@EverythingApax]

Haha! 100% spot on.

[@belladriver258]

Hahah lol stop that we don’t all eat shit gas station food hah I love you man be safe you are so real

[@nevadaruss5352]

that's why I'm leasing the van basically i do and go where I want to

[@stanislavmareev2471]

Unbelievable.This guy brother Marc always talk about God, Christian man,etc...... Allan,all the best to you. You are hard working man.

[@EverythingApax]

Appreciate it. Hopefully he rights his ship one day.

[@expeditingwithbruthamarc618]

We took care of each other out there,

[@speedyfinalmile]

It fits but not enough room to take two pallets.

[@ExpediteTravels]

Problems as a fleet owner or business owner definitely sucks when people jerk you around . Calvin the clueless expeditor said he's willing to leave Greedy for ya I don't have the heart to tell him you found a better candidate 😉

[@expeditingwithbruthamarc618]

It wasnt as bad as he put it out there to be duncan,we took care of each other out there,i just went through a hard time there for a minute....yes i should have gotten his total approval i was in a dark place though.....

[@mattstopa9436]

I'm in software development and honestly, the people aren't much better. The number of people who literally do no work while they say they working is pretty high. I think it's just a sad situation that people can't be trusted to do an honest day's work anymore.

[@frankferguson9108]

I got my authority and im picking up a couple more

[@timgorman4168]

Not every driver can be A+ like me, never would I ever leave a fleet owner on a shit note like that, even when the owner is shit, I still have to much pride for that

[@richardcole2893]

That’s a shame Allen. Wish I could help you. I cannot get on the road till March. I spent 35 yrs out there in a big truck. Looking to supplement my retirement. I Iive in Texas. I remember you started in the business driving for someone here. Most people if you are fortunate to buy a good van to get started is great. Then there are those that want to try their luck at the business, driving for someone else would be the way to go and then make you an investment. That sucks. Done with his channel. If you still need a driver I’m the middle of March give me your contact info. Not good abandoning a vehicle. I don’t care what your differences are. Once you abandon a vehicle you have burnt your bridges in the transportation industry. That is not something you want on your resume.

[@jimpantherdrivervickers5439]

Hey Allen, do you hire from a pool of drivers that are on like a holding pattern from Barrett or do you find your own guy?

[@jdub5107]

Whats up Allen. I noticed you hired Brutha Marc back, just curious what changed your mind about him?

[@mikelavelle5019]

I'm with your dad there is no amount of money that would be worth that headache to me..... I've had trucking companies over the years tell me it's okay to quit as long as I keep taking loads.

[@jordangordan8980]

Is it possible to drive for a few months, then take say a month or so off?

[@EverythingApax]

With the correct carrier that is ok with it yes

[@domenictv2880]

This why I don't hire nobody. Everything fall on me if a driver up and screw you on a delivery

[@jimpantherdrivervickers5439]

I have 1 driver. I allow him to use the van for personal limited use. If he needs to use it for something out of the ordinary, I have it written in our contract that I deduct a reasonable fee for use.

[@EverythingApax]

I have zero issues if the van is used for personal reasons to a point. I want the driver to be comfortable, but also to a point. I expect the use to a point.

[@meanwhile4308]

Do you keep your vans in Bentonville? When they're not rolling..of course.

[@EverythingApax]

No. They go home when me or the driver go home.

[@meanwhile4308]

@@EverythingApax ok..I thought when you said " the driver goes through orientation" ..it would be orientation at Barrett yard. .kinda like big truck orientation...thanks for the reply...

[@EverythingApax]

@@meanwhile4308 yes, orientation is in Arkansas.

[@MyEmptyNestQuest]

Oh snap!

[@expeditingwithbruthamarc618]

Not as bad as he put it out there to be...we took of each other out there,i think my brutha is salty cause he lost a very good driver bottom line...

[@stephenboyd2368]

thats why i quit hiring people.i am 60 and lay floors by myself moving furniture and everything. after being in business 43 yrs i am done with employees

[@craig4047]

People suck. It's like that with painting. You'll find a guy then after a min he's wanting half the jobs.

[@loafandjug321]

Lets be honest, a floor installer employee doesn't get paid much so there's really no phucks given by the employee. Crappy low paying jobs are a dime a dozen. Those types of jobs also attract drug users and ex cons.

[@elainepatterson5587]

2015 Sprinter for sale near Pittsburgh. I've stepped away from expediting for the time being. O/O

[@johnkissel1673]

What's the mileage , model, and $ ?

[@elainepatterson5587]

304K miles 2500 high top 144

[@elainepatterson5587]

Make me a reasonably offer. I'd like to be around $10000, but I'll entertain any reasonable offer.

[@Da305Alive]

@@elainepatterson5587 can you email pics?. any service records etc?

[@elainepatterson5587]

I'll send pix. All services was done at Kempthorn Mercedes Benz in Canton Ohio where I bought it. Alternator was replaced in 2018 at John Sisson Mercedes in Washington PA. Pix on the way in a few minutes

[@jeffstowe4860]

My kids are adults, I'm divorced and single, the farm homestead is paid for, have had my share of emotional baggage and drama, know how to deal with it, and DON'T LET IT INTERFERE WITH BIZ!!

[@ejjetson8670]

Dayum that's grimey, What you pay? I have a CDL -A and love going OTR. Hit me up bud I'm out of Florida

[@alexneil9116]

this is the 2nd time allen wat the heck. i did go watch his video when you mentioned him driving for you. thats the hard thing to do is find someone to drive for you. myself i dont let no one drive my van or even go get a van for that.you tried to help him out and they do that to you...

[@princeismypitbull5432]

He probably doesn't pay that much

[@EverythingApax]

Are you meaning me? The pay is what it is. The van gets $0.95 per loaded mile. There is also extras at times depending on the load. The driver gets 60% of that money and pays fuel only. I am 100% confident that my driver earns better than most. With that said I'm not saying that other jobs don't pay more but the position I offer in this industry is better than the norm.

[@Da305Alive]

i understand your struggle.just let go of 2 drivers.1 more left,and I wont be getting anymore.Cost me thousands of dollars in repairs etc.

[@EverythingApax]

Crazy right!?

[@harishoz3097]

Men I know,my van no one drives but me I do repairs my self as much as I can

[@michaelirwin142]

You just can’t work a person the same way you would work. If they don’t have money on the line they don’t care! I once had a Forman doing wheelies with a 100000.00 ditch witch then he got mad because I fired him on the spot.

[@gbaty]

As a manager for 10 years in a totally different industry, you rarely find the ideal candidate. That being said, set backs are tough, both for the employer and the employee. We have to just move on and run the business, being careful for a next time. It's also hard to vet people. Sure things happen in life, but you have to be responsible with other people's equipment. Full Stop. I'm glad you got your van back, moving forward - I hope you find a good driver, someone willing to do the work responsibly and above reproach to the end.

[@loafandjug321]

Ok, but he left the employee hanging on purpose until the next day. Not a smart move for an employer.

[@gbaty]

@@loafandjug321 I don't look at this industry as being one where employers should hold the hands of their employees. It's not like he was asked to drop a basket of fries on his way out the door. The guy had a responsibility of some pretty expensive equipment. I'd be extremely pissed if I had to repo my own van, while trying to hustle on my own over the road. The bottom line is respect - for self, for others, and the things that they put in your charge. Be above reproach. If my employer made me wait overnight to get back to me, because I laid a bag of drama at his door, I'd be happy if that was all that happened.

[@jamiebennett7663]

I have no ideas why your having such issues? It went perfect for me said no fleet owner ever. Lmao 🤣

[@EverythingApax]

Lmao! As the expediting world turns!

[@nolannsautodetail5468]

Sorry to hear the news all I can say is wrong is wrong and drivers need to learn to respect others property in this case his van. You never know if u will ever need help or a reference in the future

[@EverythingApax]

Exactly. Thank you

[@KatNFla]

Sooo, any chance you need a driver? 😁 looking at driving for Mr Jim, would rather drive for you....

[@isaiahmoore7664]

How do you feel about load 1 , thinking about joining .

[@EverythingApax]

Load 1 is a very good carrier. Large customer base.

[@justdoitskully]

Brother i have 21yrs in this business and i have seen it all

[@loafandjug321]

Have you ever seen a bear ride a bicycle?

[@jimcollins8907]

Welcome to my world LOL

[@DavidJohnston58]

Sorry to hear this guy crapped over you when you had treated him well. At least you’ve got your head around it and moving on. Stress City all the same.

[@loafandjug321]

Lol, he ignored the employee on purpose until the next day. Might not get an employer of the year award this year.

[@drivermxpedite3165]

Im not looking just asking you , and the group. How far away from you could a driver live and drive one of your vans?

[@johnkissel1673]

Lol... That's par for the course

[@shakilzzz]

I can drive 4u

[@craig4047]

Yikes... yes get gps. On them and if the situation happen again eviction of driver on the side of the road. Some drivers can be real douche nuggets. Like the channel... keep on truckin.. u ever get vent visors and bug gard for the hood of van. You'll like that. Plus try motor kote. In oil you'll find that's a great product. U ever through of running amesoil in the van?

[@nolannsautodetail5468]

Lol sorry I had to watch this again This driver sounds like my ex , very creative with excuses and when I say something I’m the bad guy who doesn’t understand why she lies so much lol this guy needs to man up be honest and realize he is an employee and does not call the shots on his own without authorization. Peace when will u be in Laredo. My shop is about 4 mins from Inter America fm1472. God bless

[@HeyItsJonny]

Really? Returned with an empty tank? What the hell

[@nevadaruss5352]

thats rather messed up

[@speedyfinalmile]

Not returned it was repoed.

[@stevehairston9940]

Swear out on jis ass complaint for "unauthorized use of a motor vehicle"

[@nevadaruss5352]

doesn't work like that depending on the timing

[@stevehairston9940]

@@nevadaruss5352 swear out a complaint on his ass for "unauthorized use of a motor vehicle", is what that was supposed to say. Geez that was terrible. 😀

[@paulwicklund5044]

Have you thought about hiring some 18 to 21 year olds, than you can mold them into good driver's.

[@EverythingApax]

Absolutely. The only issue is insurance unfortunately is sky high.

[@Hamdalorian]

You still running the vans for Barrett, or you doing your own thing nowadays Alan?

[@EverythingApax]

I have 2 with Barrett and 1 with Paxton Xpedited Services that is ran by my brother and I.

[@100realtorah3]

Looking for new driver give me a call as soon as possible

[@belladriver258]

It costed you 700 miles to get rid of him.

[@GeraKosmos]

How do people have the audacity to do this...!?

[@nevadaruss5352]

happens all the time unfortunately

[@CraigPetty555]

I would hold his last check!!!!!

[@loafandjug321]

Easy, the employer left the employee hanging on purpose until the next day. Not a smart employer move.

[@loafandjug321]

@@CraigPetty555 The employee could also file for unemployment considering no response from the employer and the van was taken from the employee. Laid off? The employer would then have to prove the employee wrong during a 3 way call with the employment office.

[@GeraKosmos]

@@loafandjug321 ehh I doubt it, everything is possible but leaving someone hanging while you have work is one thing, while leaving someone hanging simply because there are no jobs is understandable. Who knows what happened but with experience I’ve had over 15 employees and treated them like loyalty and always put myself last, I can say that every single one of them except for 2 guys has back stabbed me. People’s work ethics are not what they used to be. People forgot how to appreciate and be grateful.

[@audimorales6272]

His channel is still up

[@loafandjug321]

Bro, nobody likes a narc, lol. 🎅

[@audimorales6272]

@@loafandjug321 I’m sure your one of those people that takes advantage of people too lmaooo

[@freebird1ification]

dont those fleet managers make big bucks

[@nevadaruss5352]

not always lot of factors involved

[@EverythingApax]

I'm looking for someone in house so to speak.

[@johnkissel1673]

I don't mean to laugh. My 1st owner op gig, my dispatch lady told me that owning 1 truck was easy. She was right. My hired driver for truck 2 was a lying son of a bitch.

[@EverythingApax]

I'm with you.

[@ecoluhur2114]

Sorry. It was unpleasant to hear..👍

[@jasonjones4878]

Hope he paid u for the use

[@EverythingApax]

No sir he did not.

[@selteacher]

Brother Marc is really showing how to live the Christian life he talked about on his chanel.

[@elainepatterson5587]

Drivers are totally not worth it.

[@EverythingApax]

I've not come to that point as of yet. I definitely understand your view though.

[@elainepatterson5587]

Think about it. You're hiring a person who, at the moment, agreed to make roughly half of what you, as an O/O makes. There is no good reason that I know of, that I would ever work for that little bit of money.

[@EverythingApax]

@@elainepatterson5587 I'm 100% with you that I personally wouldn't stay a driver for a fleet owner longer than needed. It's simply a stepping stone for most.

[@elvisexplorer]

You’re so negative lately

[@EverythingApax]

Sorry you feel that way.

[@loafandjug321]

So you left the guy hanging on purpose until the next day? What did you expect him to do, sit idle on the side of the road for hours while you ignored his question? Bro, you failed him as much as he failed you, so making rant videos is going to be a HUGE problem for any future driver you hire that has half a brain and knows how to research an employer. Not a smart move.