Ep. #20 - Home Time Explained

Setting your finances up for home time can be confusing but it doesn't have to be. Here we learn how all drivers can set themselves up for home time without causing money problems.
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[@jarongreen2032]

Hey Mark I really do appreciate your videos. You've given the most positive advice when it comes to leasing. I've been with O&S for a yr and 6 months and your videos are very helpful. Thank you for all you do Mark.

[@TruckerT777]

I'm already in all your groups....I've been waiting you and all the KZbin truckers for the last year...I finally decided to get my CDL....got my permit on my own....went to Miller Motte for the CDL...and got picked up by CRST....I have a ten month contract here and could really use the weboost because I don't think I'll be able to purchase one anytime soon...Thanks Mark....Keep the video's coming !!!!

[@EricRagle]

Glad I found this channel. Just starting out, going to CDL school next month. I joined the group and liked the page. Win or no win, I look forward to learning from ya buddy!

[@rickysnyder7603]

Great videos. They been a big help in in approving my driving career. I'm glad to say i'm now part of the Prime company. Thanks for your time in making these videos and keep up the good work.

[@bigtowntrucker8499]

thanks for the video that you've given us over the past few years at least since I've been watching I've been a truck driver now for 2 years I retired from the Army infantry and decided that I wanted to do this because I've seen the success from my father and my grandfather in from other drivers that I follow on KZbin one of the many things that I would benefit from receiving this weboost is to be able to not only keep in contact my family and friends but to continue to try and strive to help other drivers that want to get in this industry and to give them pointers and tips from my past experiences thank you for all that you do you keep on with the videos Big Town truckers signing out

[@jhance11]

Great stuff Mark, it all goes over better with a tinge of humor, which you pull off. Well, I don't usually lean on this stuff, but here goes. US Army veteran, 58 years old. Starting a new career. Staring with my first company in September, then 5 weeks training with a driver. Any bit of learning helps. ( First saw your video's on the one you did about what to bring and what not to bring to your trainers truck. )

[@charlesmead2314]

Very good! I am a dispatcher not a driver though. I believe watching your videos helps other dispatchers the real life and situations drivers have to deal with out the on the road. Thank you

[@billholcombe5160]

i enjoy the videos. My son and I are looking for the best place to lease on. Your videos are very helpful. I watch other channels also, but I really like the fact that you have stayed at prime and not "jumped ship", as some others have. (they have good content, but longevity at a company means a lot to me.. as im not as young anymore). Thanks mark

[@domenic9cortesecortese949]

Hey Mark hi, I really find your videos very informative, and educational.as a new driver i need all the good advise and suggestions i can get , also receiving that new we boost would really make my day. Glad to be a member in your group .Thanks again for the great videos

[@douglashanlon1975]

what adult spends everything they make in five weeks and have nothing after five days off....grow up

[@gimmietheloot1]

Sometimes Bill kick that person's ass every situation is diffrent

[@donnaadams1765]

Me, its called bills

[@Skurvy2k]

Most US households cannot afford an unexpected 500 dollar emergency expense. The problem is deeper than you think and your flippant attitude tells me you're the one that needs to grow up

[@movingframes8632]

I've a variety of trucking channels. I like this guys character and good knowledge.

[@jjhz83]

As always Mark, great pleasure watching your videos.

[@rmahi17]

Nice explanation on home time for new lease ops. Miss the open road looking to get back soon! Wow John nice of you to share a WeBoost with one of your fans! I feel it would be a nice addition to use where cell phone signal is low for emergency use!

[@fijianprincess2222]

New subscriber Heading to SLC UTAH for trucking school April 30 2018 Thank you for your service, and great videos.

[@Trucktiger2468]

I'm late in seeing this video. Had I been in the loop from the get-go, no matter how much I wanted to win the booster I refuse to complicate my life with unnecessary social media. I like your topics and your delivery. Home Time is something I've had to explain to many a newbie though sometimes I still feel like a newbie after 9 years.

[@frederickbleibtreu8237]

Thanks for info Mark! Guess I'm a tad late for We Boost...lol...no worries. I look forward to learning more!

[@S4ndman100]

Hi Mark. I love your vids bro. Former 3ID here as well. Thanks for your service and best of luck!

[@pascalhodgson5399]

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[@josephhall3666]

hi Mark my names Joe I've been watching you for almost 2 years and I hated when you didn't post anything I love your videos they are very informative. I've been trucking for about a year and a half. I'd love to find out what all this hype is with the weboost but I can't fork out that kind of cash. keep up the great work and keep those videos coming I check back just about daily. keep that shine side up brother trucker.

[@TAYDABG]

I’m loving your videos thanks!

[@dougc2004]

Hey Mark, just wanted to thank you for the videos on leasing. i have been driving OTR as a company man for over ten years now, and after a lot of consideration and thought, this coming week i will be signing papers on a lease. I work for a company right down the road from Primes HQ, a place call RBX. they have a great lease program from what i have heard from the other drivers in it. all paid by the mile, plus 100% of the FSC and a bonus program if your truck gets above a certain MPG. Going to be getting a 2015 Kenworth T680. 87k miles with a bumper to bumper warranty up to 500k miles or 5 years. I have researched and thought about this for almost 2 years now, and I believe that its time for me to take the plunge. Now as far as the weboost goes, I would love to have one. Its something I have thought about getting for a while, but right now with me going into that lease, and as im sure you would agree, I need to save as much money as i can to help get my business going. It would help out a lot, especially some of the places that I prefer to run and being on the sprint network, my service can get a little shotty at times. So if you decide to give it to me, great it will be put to good use. If not, well at least I tried. And on one last note, and this is NOT me trying to bribe you to give me the weboost, but i know working for Prime you will be in the springfield area quite a bit and that where I run out of. But if your in the area and are hungry and want a free meal, lets see if we can meet each other over at the Whole Hog Cafe and its on me.

[@denniswhiton1418]

Thanks Mark. Great video I am a new driver came up from Class B and looking forward to OTR

[@dianeglass4540]

I am thinking of getting into trucking. Your videos are helping me a lot. Thank you

[@donnaadams1765]

Welcome truckers

[@MrRoadliner113]

I've liked your page since the beginning. That's why. Lol Keep the videos coming.

[@DanielRodriguez-nj5ji]

Thank you for the info on how home time works for semi truck drivers.

[@jeremymccown2383]

would definitely help to keep a good signal while picking up and/or delivering in the middle of nowhere lol great video

[@capenforcer]

Hey Mark, great to see you making vid's again. I get the Weboost because I know the name of the Joe Pesci movie was "the Super".....

[@MzIrresistable38]

Just came across your vid, I've sub and your info is informative. I'll be coming to Prime on the 11th. You answered some of the questions I've had. Thank you....

[@rob1958bc]

Easiest tip for rookies to save money is take your own food and cook it. Only drive a truck if it has a good sized inverter and a fridge. Of course most truck fridges don't have a good sized freezer, and if it does, it won't work anyways. So pack a bunch of non perishables. Also, places like Walmart don't mind trucks parking on their lot overnight. Their thinking for trucks is the same as RVs, they'll make money off the occupants. So find a Walmart to spend the night, less lot lizards that way too. You can stock up on more cheap food supplies. And why does this relate to Mark's video? Because saving money for your down time becomes real easy. Just save the extra between store bought food and restaurants. You'll be rich when you get home. Up here in my jurisdiction, I just take the daily allowable food tax deduction limit ($45). So imagine how much you'll save each month.

[@justinw8512]

Thank you for your videos. I appreciate them.

[@ke5kqc]

Hello Mark I love the way you do the videos and Thank you for your service to our country...

[@MarkStaite]

Thanks for watching.

[@timmarrone3528]

Hello Mark!!! Stay safe out there!!!!

[@soulsista2258]

My children are grown...Iam not with any male and I will not have a vehicle I have to pay on every week...rent or mortgage is due once a month.. car payment Insurance AAA this dude once a month..700 a month..just because a person makes 1400 a week that doesn't mean that a person have to live high on the hog.. I will always go to yard sale... and I don't have a problem with growing my own garden

[@candybreland2515]

love your videos, thank you for all you do

[@anamariewinger7736]

Have to like that 2K+ military retirement check lol...cant wait to get rolling. Jay... Because I am your Battle "Rock of the Marne" .....and almost 23yrs of service..... I am already on your FB but will go check again........Thanks Jay..

[@SerBarristanSelmy1]

I love this video I plan on become truck driver and this is great help that’s man you just got a new subscriber

[@MarkStaite]

Thanks for watching James. Good luck on the new career. Feel free to find more video content in the "Video" section on my Facebook page: Just search for "The Rookie Room". The is 2 or 3 years of Live Streaming video over in that video archive section. Thanks again for watching and commenting.

[@jovanottic53]

I'm brand new to the trucking industry 44 years old and was looking to change up my career I start my CDL class next Monday the 22nd. I really enjoyed watching your videos particularly the one about CPAP. I actually went ahead and scheduled my own sleep study through my insurance and I'm picking up my machine on Friday I wanted to make sure I covered all bases and I did pass the Pennsylvania physical. But anyways I just wanted to reach out and say hi and would like to let you know that your voice freakishly sounds like John Candy's voice.

[@jimtimmons6497]

thanks for all the great videos

[@chrisconcepcion6168]

You need to give me that booster because I need to watch your videos when Im driving even in the middle of nowhere😎👍.

[@joshnelson3541]

Great videos!!!

[@HyperActive7]

Makes perfect sense to me as someone who is starting his own business.. Saving your dough and using it smart means your money ahead if you run into a snag.

[@TruckerTony287]

Thanks for making videos that put out good and helpful info for us new drivers.

[@MarkStaite]

You're welcome Tony... Thanks for watching.

[@cweinberger1608]

Great Video Mark.

[@williamkolbe]

Hey Mark. I'm prior Army too and just getting started. looking hard at prime. don't really have a good reason other than I think your videos are awesome and I know it could be a useful tool. Thanks man and see ya on the road.

[@MarkStaite]

Thanks for watching Bill.... Send me a PM on facebook. We can chat about Prime and getting you here smoothly.

[@onetimer13541]

Ive been watching probably 10 different truckers and listening to advise. Most are positive about it all and really enjoy what they do. i have dreamed of being an otr trucker since young and now at 43 time is ticking. I work in auto fabrication and the money is ok at 50-60k. Any apprehension of making the switch would be more of can I cover that kind of money in my first or second year. Not looking to get rich and have no obligations to keep me tied down. So in just going to keep researching schools and companies and what options are available. Definitely wont quit my day job until I have the ducks in a row though. Great video's and one more check in the I think I should go for it box.

[@rjsluman932]

Another great video

[@albertmartin6298]

that's a great tip mark thank you

[@CutandShoot5x5]

Informative vid Mark! Common $en$e brother! Keep on rollin!

[@ChristiansUnitedinChristG.T.G.]

Hi Mark just wanted to say "Dog Face" and "Rock of the Marne". fellow 3rd ID veteran here been driving about 1.5 years and I've found your videos very informative and helpful. keep doing what your doing much appreciated

[@MarkStaite]

Thanks for watching. Much appreciated.

[@pecaservices1554]

Good information for new drivers thanks

[@lamontrichie8310]

Great video!!

[@TroyP20]

I appreciate the video and information

[@garyglass946]

Good video. Learning a lot from you

[@dannyhefner3074]

Good video like always. Yes I watched the entire video :)

[@MarkStaite]

Thanks for watching! Please share it around!

[@derricklewis711]

As a New driver I could really use that but don't know much about those kind of products that helps trucker's out.

[@frankdoss7710]

Hello Mark: Love your videos. You are a great speaker. I would love to have a we boost and would put it to good use. I'm nobody special, but - like you - am who I am. Keep the videos coming! I noticed that your shirt says your a a trainer now. Makes perfect sense with your communication skills... and assuming that you're a good driver :-)

[@bily4566]

Thank you mark great cideos very informative

[@Harold_That_Guy]

I liked your business page, asked to join the group, and I'd love to have the We Boost to keep in better contact with my wife and four kids.

[@wsp6171]

great video mark

[@bigbellytrucking3092]

Well here goes.. I Sir would love the Weboost...

[@markusvera5355]

Hello again Mark it's been awhile not sure if you remember but I made my decision coming to prime by watching your videos I have since joined prime (you was my referral) and also have started training as well I would take the we boost but not for me but for my first student who trifected but unfortunately uses sprint. I always tease him about his service issue I use Verizon and am almost always with service

[@bigdog751000]

I will be getting into trucking in about a month. would come in handy to make sure I can stay in contact with the wife and kids.

[@stanleyspeed916]

I will be going back over the road soon. Went to a home every night jobs while the Kiddo was growing up. She is getting ready to graduate college and the road is calling again. Between now and when I hit the road again i could give reviews on how the WeBoost works in Alaska. We have notoriously bad cell phone coverage. Followed you from your personal facebook page when you had to change because it went R rated.

[@willyward722]

Hey mark, question for you I am not a truck driver but I have always wondered and in your load planning how do you plan your load when you are dealing with different time zone for example if you are picking a load in Pacific time and your receiver is in Central Time how do you compensate the time zone difference thank you I really enjoyed watching your video and learn a lot

[@tomhobel]

Starting class a week from tomorrow can't wait

[@danielwells3281]

Hello Mark love the videos, u have a lot of great information for a driver looking to do a L/P but I haven't heard anything about how the maintenance for your truck works. Does prime give u a warranty on your truck that is included in the payment or does prime allow u to put some aside in a maintenance account, let me know because I'm really thinking of doing a L/P with prime. thank you and keep up the good work, stay safe...

[@loganwatkins97]

Hi Mark . I am a young lad who lives in the United Kingdom (UK) and i'm a big fan of trucks and trucking. I would like to become a truck driver in the UK. But its nice to find out about the American side of Trucking, and you really explain it well. And makes me laugh always keeping an eye on your account on Tuesday and Fridays. Keep up the good work. All best!

[@MarkStaite]

Thanks for watching Logan. Much appreciated. Be safe over there! I hear they drive on the wrong side of the motorway! :-p

[@davidben-israel7144]

he makes some of the best videos

[@loganwatkins97]

David Ben-Israel He certainly knows he's information. Not only a truck driver but he could become the manager of prime!!

[@clonedna]

Hey Mark . . .enjoy the videos...Stay safe.....

[@whoboy3]

Since heading back to OTR my signal coming in and out can make it a pain to stay in contact with the wife and kids. I plan on getting one since I saw your review but winning one would be great lol.

[@rickgiordano963]

Hey Mark: I think it's pretty scary that there are guys out there that need to have this simplistic budgeting/setting aside information explained to them. This is the kind of stuff that a grade school age kid should know. Kudos to you for putting it out there, though.

[@MarkStaite]

I claim no responsibility for the quality of education the general public receives from their school systems :-) Granted... Some need to go back to their school districts and ask for their money back. :-) Thanks for watching.

[@1BT343]

Hi Mr. Mark Staite! Love the videos! Why should Brian Thomas win the WeBoost? I've always wanted to drive, first words were actually semi truck...but with so many companies with "great recruiters" promising all your dreams will come true, I've spent years researching and finally nailing down a company. 33 years old leaving a mostly understanding woman and two small children at home, knowing they can always being in contact with me via the WeBoost would make the transition a life saver! Thanks Mark, be safe

[@jmotoman1]

You should give me the weboost booster because I am a new driver learning the ropes of this industry, mostly learning the hard way and I am a lease driver for Stevens. Which means I can't afford one. Out here in OR, NV, ID and many other areas where my signal is very week! Thanks for all your videos. You were the first guy I started watching religiously when I started considering this industry. That was right before you went to Prime.

[@thedukeofmulberry]

This is a very insightful video. Never realized this before. Of course, I'm a dude considering a career change, not even a newby...

[@willyward722]

Hey Mark,Question for you I am not a truck driver but I have always wondered and in your load planning how do you plan your load when you are dealing with different time zone for example if you are picking a load in Pacific time and your receiver is in Central Time how do you compensate the time zone difference thank you I really enjoyed watching your video and learn a lot Read more

[@stephanieberry3081]

Great idea on putting back money each week to offset hometime...

[@JohnnyRebKy]

I don't drive anymore but I had a great job. I'd leave Monday mornings and be home and done Thursday night or early Friday morning . So I worked 4 days a week ( but running hard and fast truck) and would get paid 900 dollars every Friday. 900 for 4 days was plenty for me driving someone elses trucK! I gave it up though when I could no longer run a loose leaf logbook . I ended up working a lot harder for less money. Before that I would go from home in Kentucky to central Wisconsin and back twice in 4 days.

[@Twisted_Harlock]

Good video Mark, missed seein ya around and glad your back. Sorry bro, I don't have facebook never liked the platform so no weboost for me. Anyways stay safe out there Mark, lots of love. /Fabio

[@arch4112002]

Hey Mark, you should give it to me. I will give it a good home. I will feed it all (the electricity) it needs, and I will talk to it daily so it doesn't get lonely and depressed. lol Seriously though, so glad to see you back making videos again. Hope and pray everything goes well for you on the road, in your business, and in your home life.

[@TheBeaver50]

alot of companies now are advertising 3 out or 4 weekends off a month .

[@thomashenderson8353]

I love your videos there always professional and informative clearly

[@DanielAdame420]

Because I'm your number one fan lol and well since I started working for a company from out west I figure I will be going out west a whole lot more and in most places out there I do not get that much signal out there.

[@MarkStaite]

...reports are that it works great out west.

[@louiemontana4547]

Hi Mark staite your videos are very helpful & insuring & insuring as well because you really know a hole lot of stuff about what you are talking about your information because I want to get my commercial 18wheeler semi truck CDl license really soon this winter because I am thinking about getting my commercial 18wheeler semi truck CDl license this winter & I want to up your offer on getting my commercial 18wheeler sleeper semi truck CDl license really soon this winter coming up in this year before this year is over ok mark staite & i always wanted to be a hardworking longhaul & long distance truck driver as a little baby boy & a little kid & teenager my hole entire life as far back as I remember ok mark staite & when I do get a job at prime trucking company in Morssie Tennessee

[@scottwall4669]

Going now brother!!!! I want that booster!!!!

[@hungry2572]

I am in training 3 more weeks I could use that awesome videos and how can I go about finding a good Otr company?

[@dgdvrn]

hi Mark I need that to keep n touch with my family while I am driving I have t mobile and it's not that great service thanks be safe

[@adamrfloyd]

Great stuff Mark. Can you do a video about Celadons Lease program? They don't charge you a lease payment if your wheels aren't turning. Would love to hear your thoughts on their program.

[@MarkStaite]

I'll look into it. I have no experience with Celadon, but I can certainly look at the info online and see if I can break it down at a later date. Thanks for the idea and for watching!

[@vlogswithsmalls6669]

you should pick me for the booster, because I have a badass name like Mark as well. the signal booster would be awesome to use when I'm communicating with the family while I'm on the road, i was one of the first peeps to like the fb page, keep up the good work

[@korya4017]

I don't have a Facebook account anymore..probably because I don't have a $550 we boost... haha great video as always!

[@michaelgeorge7194]

Were do you dock your Trailer/ Truck when your home for those days not on the road

[@rednecknomad6617]

I’d love to get a wiboost. I’m just starting out and it would really help me out and save me some money.

[@cybersoil100]

Mark, does Prime try to get a person close to home near the end of their run? I live in Tacoma and am wondering if Prime sends you home with your truck. I would be a company driver. Thanks in advance for any answers.

[@unknowperson]

When you going home you have a load near to your house or you have to paid the way back?

[@josephbailey848]

hey mark loved the vid great in site of what's to come I am going to my first company on the 15th and I am on your Facebook page and private group

[@derricklewis711]

I was thinking about getting my cdl's and do like one week out and home for like 2-3 days and head back out but I don't know what the best company to start with is.

[@basilalsaffar546]

thanks Mark

[@MarkStaite]

...you're welcome :-)

[@bynumf]

good info.

[@felipegonzales7818]

yoooooo free weboost ohhh hellllllllll yeah. I'm heading over to face book now and joining your group.

[@felipegonzales7818]

why I would benefit a free weboost. so I can keep communication with family. And also so we can make more videos on the road (driveaway bros ) keep on trucking

[@davidschneider9264]

Mark, were you Western Massachusetts today???

[@charlesmead2314]

Oh, and where I live the signal is not that good at all and need to keep in touch with the drivers I work with. But most likely I will give one of them that WeBoost for they need it worse than I do.

[@ingriddavila2835]

Wow you sound cool as heck, i woukdnt mind training with someone like you, looking into a training company, werner or covenant only because im from Philadelphia and they are in pa, but you seem real and compassionate.

[@MarkStaite]

Don't limit your income. Look outside of Pennsylvania. Prime has a terminal in Pennsylvania as well. And their starting pay is higher then the companies you're currently looking at.

[@ingriddavila2835]

@@MarkStaite Thank you so much for your honest opinion.

[@ingriddavila2835]

I do have a current cdl and i went for my endorsements 3 actually.