First Reefer Load! | New Authority | Peterbilt 389 | Trucking Business | New Trailer | 53'

[@Twister-10228]

Old timer meat hauler showed me this little trick. To make the inside of your refeer smell pretty after a stinky load is go to the grocery store and buy a few little jugs of vanilla for cooking. And after you drop the load and can't get a wash, just sweep out and then along the sides on the floor by the walls put some drops here and there along the sides so the dock doesn't see the spots. And turn the refeer on to get the air to circulated and open the little inspection door open to allow the air to circulate some. Then you have nice fresh smelling of clean refeer trailer.

[@nickdiaz6095]

The concentrate Vanilla?

[@samueljoejr5191]

This is the kind of guy that makes this country the great place it is ! Continued success.

[@Velox18]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@jessecastro4733]

Welcome to the Refer world!!! You will be waiting a lot doing live loads and live unloads !!! Wait till you have to go to the Blue Beacon to have your trailer washed out!!! More waiting!!! But getting your own trailer is definitely a good step in the right direction!!! I’m super happy for you bro😎✌️

[@Velox18]

Waiting time is video editing time, lol

[@mouritioebanks7223]

That's why I make get into tanker with my company because as far as I hear there's absolutely little-to-no wait time in the tanker division

[@marthavera8783]

It’s beautiful!!!! Congratulations! My husband and I are buying our 1st truck and reefer soon! Thank u for sharing this video! Super motivating! We’re ready to work!

[@wojramos]

there's always a first day at work. thanx for the info brother 👍

[@Johnny-ij3rp]

I think having that refer is going to be a huge game changer for you! Congrats again!

[@Velox18]

Thanks bro!

[@GanjaNitch420]

Dude your truck looks so badass looking sharp in the thumbnail

[@juniorp7620]

Everything looks awesome but your Peterbilt it’s 🔥 beautiful truck

[@paceta80]

Awesome video and gorgeous Peterbilt. Much love from Stockton, California.

[@KatherineCracks]

Set your temp to the middle of the range not the bottom. That way you’ll cool down quicker and use less fuel getting there and maintaining it. Saving you money and boosting your net profit

[@Velox18]

Yeah, I was extra careful because I had no idea how the unit would respond but I'll be doing that from now on.

[@KatherineCracks]

@@Velox18 sensible approach

[@christophergeib5925]

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[@davidmbute1507]

Congrats man. Time to make $$$ . Well time to set up your ifta and make more $$$. You have a great set up, nice pet and trailer 👍 Great channel 👍

[@6582rg]

Beautiful Pete!!

[@DavidTorres-xp1vs]

Dude Moving on up 🔝. Nice to see the trailer u pulling up with. 👍🏽👍🏽👏🏽🦾

[@anthony1636]

You must keep your reefer tank at least 3/4 full as many shippers will not load if the reefer tank is below that amount. As for pre-booking loads, you will soon learn that with reefer you have to be a bit more flexible as wait times Will rarely be on time. I tended to start looking once I was loaded and could judge my actual times of availabilty. But it works it just takes a bit of time to get that experiance. So glad for you.

[@Velox18]

Yeah, I'm figuring that out pretty quick!

[@captain.john.]

Congratulations 👏. Hope to see you soon so we can do a video with both our peterbilts!

[@Velox18]

Yeah buddy! Shouldn't be hard since we live only about 35 minutes apart.

[@Jabows1020]

Congrats on the trailer!! Just a quick FYI note for you since you’ve never pulled or used one before. IF you run the reefer to a 1/4 tank of fuel OR below, and the reefer is running, TURN THE REEFER OFF BEFORE YOU TOP OFF THE REEFER TANK!! Reason - because the tank is small, the reefer WILL suck air into the system while fueling and the reefer is on and it WILL shut off. It’s somewhat of a pain to get restarted if that happens but it can be done by the driver if they know what to do. As long as you’re over a 1/4 tank you should be fine with it staying on. So, hope this helps and hope you see this before you get into that situation. Also, like others have said, you’re wait times are going to be long for loading and/or unloading with a reefer. Lol. Good luck. 👍🏾😎

[@Velox18]

Jim! Did not know that. I've heard not to let it get too far below a half but I didn't know that could happen.

[@Jabows1020]

@@Velox18 Yes. I ran reefer for 5 years and it happened to me at least 4 times. I even tried to pump slow but it still sucked in air lol. So it’s inevitable if it gets too low. Good luck!! Congrats again!!

[@sludo56]

Reefer work will keep you ' Ticked off' so cuidate!

[@ProudPapaw88]

Congrats on the new reefer. Looks like things are a fixin to get better for ya my friend. Stay safe and God Bless. Thanks for sharing.

[@Velox18]

For better or worse! I'm in it to win it!

[@Revan_the3rd]

To use your words pretty awesome setup👍

[@MAX999MAX]

Congratulations. It's great news. You doing great gob.god bless you

[@stephenhernandez4403]

Awesome trailer!!!!! Congrats 👍

[@meaders864]

Nice trailer! Great video. Damn, that’s a nice rig.

[@Velox18]

Thanks bro!

[@wtfd2723]

Beautiful professional package. Best wishes to you.

[@Velox18]

Thanks bro!

[@beanerthompson7063]

Dang man, love that truck. Love the videos man!

[@yaboycali7550]

Congratulations my friend on the trailer safe travels. Cali

[@jamescarapinha5642]

Congrats once again! Love it!! Great seeing these videos how this goes down!

[@carlosaguirre1313]

My Friend Good evening Congratulations Be patient with reefer loads unloading and loading waiting time. BEST regards 25 May 2021

[@Velox18]

Patience... I'm working on it, lol

[@O.thetuckingman]

I've been pulling reefer for 30 yrs. If you need good advice and why certain loads offer higher rates I can fill you in.

[@nicholasdavis2833]

Fill me in Boss!!

[@mmatalk3817]

Why do certain loads pay higher rates?

[@O.thetuckingman]

@@mmatalk3817 the Reagan Administration in 1980 deregulated the industry with the exception of commodities. Part is the reason why produce and certain refrigerated Commodities have set prices in the spot Market. But due to the lack of capacity restraint in certain regions of the nation spot Market rates have increased 22 to 38% within the last 24 months.

[@mmatalk3817]

@@O.thetuckingman Moral of the story refers can put food on the table and clothes ont the kids back all year long. I jave a friend who hauls dirt he makes a ton of money during the summer and broke on unemployment and food stamps every winter, some parts of the trucking industry are in demand others are "seasonal".

[@infinphoenix13]

@@O.thetuckingman Thank you very much for this info

[@alexpuentes2874]

"El wuezo" "blanco" the white bone... el wuezo for the rig and blanco for the Trailer

[@LuisGarcia-sl1se]

Nice to see U doing big thangs man!!! Keep on moving!!! 🙏🏼

[@Velox18]

Thanks bro!

[@anthony1636]

Its making interesting viewing, watching your adventure and compairing it with mine. I have gone full circle now, I started off leasing a semi from a major carrier and working for them. After about 18 monthes I decided that the reward did not reflect the cost. Or the way they treated the Driver. So I got my Own Authority, purchased a used semi and Reefer and went to work. I enjoyed the challenge, but did not enjoy the Bull S**t, and stress dealing with crooked brokers. So after 3 years I sold the Trailor and semi. And looked at my options. Well I decided to lease on to the Big Blue Star, On dry van. Bought another Semi ( Used 2017 Peterbilt low milage ) and am now as happy as I have ever been. Less stress, less outgoings, good back up, and big help with the fuel costs. And other benefits. It does not suit everbody but I personally like the set up over here. But I am watching your journey and I really do wish you all the best of luck.

[@Velox18]

Hey, landstar is a legitimate way to run your business. I’ve thought about it myself.

[@californiahauler6561]

Congrats on the new trailer keep it up

[@bigjim3644]

I found your channel a few weeks ago n I've been loving it ever since. Great job man. Keep em coming

[@Velox18]

Thanks big jim!

[@sludo56]

Alot of first.God is good!

[@codymeyer5279]

Great stuff man!!! Keep the great videos coming!!

[@lawrencecorbett504]

Hey dude Awesome looking you are Blessed The Money is coming 🙏🏽👋🏽Atlanta

[@Velox18]

Thanks bro!

[@nicholasdavis2833]

ATL building more and more industrial parks. I’m never sitting.

[@tonyhorton3417]

congrats nice trailer....

[@AcesDman7]

Cash is king trucking on secrets on reefer. Long waits. Always something. Thank You Lord

[@Velox18]

Cash is King has a crap ton of knowledge about reefers.

[@The19bull52]

Love the unit. Great move, best of luck!

[@ssonny7078]

Come to Georgia bro. I’m from Cali too and been running with my bro out here. They do 10k weeks easy out here.

[@Velox18]

I hear the south is the place to be for freight!

[@nicholasdavis2833]

Facts

[@ethiogirl310]

What!! Look at you! Congrats!

[@Velox18]

Look at me! Quarter million in debt! Let's roll! Lol

[@ethiogirl310]

@@Velox18 lol it's all an investment.. we're finally applying for our DOT number now. Hope to see you on the road soon!

[@ryanbrandenburg1882]

After I drop my Wisconsin cheese in CA have a off day I always grab a in state reefer load $$$ helps with the revenue

[@CallmeCooley]

Congrats bro !!! Time to get to the money 😁

[@Velox18]

Thanks bro! 💵💵💵

[@SemperFido9915]

New sub here. Greetings from West Modesto! Best of luck.

[@Velox18]

Mo Town! Thanks for watching neighbor!

[@gmerola2652]

I love this long hood !

[@Velox18]

Thanks bro!

[@leejones4140]

Congratulations

[@alfredoruiz9427]

Great video I’m glads you don’t rumble on and on and on and on.!!!

[@Velox18]

Oh I still can... I'm just trying to keep it under control.

[@Roc900]

What do I think? I think it was a Smart Move... A Friend of mine is doing well with his Reefer... And he is with L.Star ( O/O ) And When he told me he was pulling Reefer, I was under the impression he was doin Produce but NO... Trees, Plant, Even Paints... Open my eyes... Best Endeavors Bro... Be Safe!!!!!

[@xrigtrk]

I never pulled a vanguard reefer,utility was my favorite with the TK but back then it was 48 ft trailer. I'm retired.

[@scottreed5460]

Didn’t expect 5+ hours huh.... welcome to refer... That’s y I do open-deck, they’re usually happy to see me on both ends...

[@danielloveall2952]

Hey velox you might want to think about getting a battery Leaf blower to blow your trlr out when you need to

[@Velox18]

I've seen a few guys with one... I've been meaning to invest in one.

[@c_w_e_s_s8413]

It really helps 💯👍🏼😎

[@icardenas3909]

Get a milwaukee blower m18 I have one for my reefer and it works perfect. Keep a broom behind the truck just incase.

[@jasoncolvin5829]

Pulling a reefer, you better get used to long wait times getting loaded and unloaded

[@Velox18]

They're giving me a crash course on it today, lol

[@BGuzman76]

@@Velox18 Hey bro, tell me how the garmin eld works so far? Thanks for the great content!! Keep it up!

[@crossroads427]

Personally I think these places use the reefers refrigeration to help cool there factories- no reason it should take that long to load or unload

[@crossroads427]

Garmin eld is one of the best no subscription elf’s in my humble opinion- personal conveyance is your friend

[@Velox18]

@@BGuzman76 I'm liking the Garmin ELD... just gotta buy a thumb drive to transfer your stuff every so often.

[@POP-es6ir]

Nice reefer!! Congrats

[@Velox18]

Thanks Nick! Haha, now I know you're real name, lol

[@JeffBobUSA]

Congratulations!!!

[@Velox18]

Thank you!

[@bradleyhooper6627]

Hello Sir. Like your videos.👍 I’m a flatbed guy that works mostly East. I run a Rove R-2 4K. Dash-cam that’s always recording, to catch those crazy traffic situations. I think you can get setup with one for less than $200 with the card.

[@Velox18]

My brother was telling me about one his company makes but I just haven't pulled the trigger yet. I should though.

[@marioharris3752]

Welcome to the Reefer Business

[@Velox18]

Haha, everyone keeps saying that! Lol.

[@ricardoa4435]

Not a truck driver, but even I'm excited for you lol congrats make that bag

[@Velox18]

Not a truck driver? Maybe not yet but keep watching my channel and you'll end up in a truck, lol

[@ricardoa4435]

@@Velox18 I do drive the spotter truck sometimes at work so I'm good at bumping those docs lol

[@OMGTWENTYONE]

Congratulations on your new trailer champ. Getting loaded and unloaded with reefer freight takes so long.

[@Velox18]

More time for videos, lol

[@waymonhutto2274]

Hey truck driver. You remind me of a young John Force the funny car race car driver.

[@truckingwithcliff]

Take loads up to Washington and back damn good reefer money going and coming

[@Velox18]

Yeah I've heard that's a good lane.

[@lindsaygreen5102]

Hoooooray! Reefers scare me though. plus they are loud. I cant sleep with that.

[@Velox18]

My mom had to make a tape recording of the vacuum cleaner when I was a baby because thats the only way I would fall asleep, lol

[@drkwing33]

Enjoy your trailer road warrior 🙂

[@Velox18]

Thanks dude

[@dandiaz2275]

Bitchen trailer bro! Happy for you🙂

[@danielloveall2952]

Looks Awsome Buddy. Strange as it sounds I miss reefer you can doooooo it. Lol ( from the water Boy

[@Velox18]

I know what "you can dooo it" is from... you don't gotta explain yourself, lol

[@meatman3042]

Great stuff . Thinking about stepping out and leaving dry van for a reefer

[@Overlord3420]

It’s only a 120 something miles from Sacramento to Reno, me “oh yea, only a 120 miles and donner pass” lol

[@Velox18]

Haha, very true!

[@jonathanbulman1184]

Congratulations sir

[@Velox18]

Thanks bro!

[@jonathanbulman1184]

@@Velox18 yessir!

[@terrancewagner5056]

congrats

[@Velox18]

Thanks!

[@coyotelarry]

Hey I grew up in Nipomo... Go Jockos...

[@richardlogan6443]

Grew up in Santa Barbara. Been to jokos many a time. Best porterhouse I've had. (Jenuine Oak Coals Kook our steak)

[@dafe89]

am another cali driver that hopes to get my own truck. i also live in Stanislaus county. how long did it take you to get to where you are dude.

[@daneblackburn613]

Get some zepher pro 40 polish and a mother’s power ball. Bring your drill and charger. When you are waiting and them wheels are hot polish them trailer wheels. Buy cheap micro fiber towels and rub them hard throw them out when they are dirty. They will shine again.

[@Velox18]

Yeah, the wheels need a little love but it's better than all these other trailers they're selling with steel wheels because they know guys will buy anything right now, lol

[@daneblackburn613]

No worries if you are waiting you can get them rims purdy in a couple hours

[@c_w_e_s_s8413]

Awesome Equipment Brother 😎 Don’t forget to get you a Tempature Laser Gun To Pulp Your Product..The Least you need is a claim .. Driver Error Insurance calls it..always trying to cover their asses 🤷🏻‍♂️ Good Luck 💯💯👏🏽😎

[@Velox18]

I'll put that on the list of stuff to get. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@nolbertososa-w2r]

Are does set load prices or do you negociate with the broker? Thanks in advance

[@robertnorero7498]

HEY NIXK IF YOU NWEDED ANY HELP !! IM GLAD TO HELP AS I DID WITH THE SURAN WRAP !,ON THE DRAIN HOLES ! SUGGESTIONS ! AS YOU REMEMBERED , HA ! HA !!

[@snoman6876]

Defrost the TK on produce loads every 4-6 hrs so the cold air doesn’t freeze or over cool the product in the nose.

[@nicholasdavis2833]

I know the wind be catching you because you got that flattop. Turbo PSI stay over 20….

[@Velox18]

It's definitely not aerodynamic, lol.

[@yeremy7144]

Congratz on the refer purchased bro time to make some real $$$

[@Velox18]

Real cheddar!

[@EDDIE_AC3]

🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽reefer gang

[@montedyoung3247]

While it’s new, “The Virgin Mary!”

[@shuezzy4887]

How can I contact them and are they in Cali only where you buy your refeer. What year is the trailer

[@matt89108]

The reason that California to out of State pays more is that 10-99ers can't pick up the loads - AB5. You've got to start playing the system. California to California pay is always crap. You've got a $1.75 per mile nut, you have to start thinking out of the box.

[@Velox18]

AB5 is back on? Last I heard they gave truckers an exemption. But I think California intrastate is doable... just gotta get some momentum going.

[@matt89108]

@@Velox18 Uber and Lyft exempt.

[@maximusmiles8435]

I'm looking at a similar setup. Now that you've had a chance to lay down some miles. My question is. How many miles a week do you average? And how much per mile does your setup cost. I know the 2nd question can be variable, but average? The reason I ask is, because anytime you borrow. That has to be a part of the evaluation of whether to borrow for what you really want. Or buy what you can afford till what you can afford is better. My dilemma. Thanks

[@Velox18]

My weeks vary greatly on the mileage but after 9 months I've averaged 7750 miles per month for a per mile cost of .58 for truck and trailer payments.

[@robertnorero7498]

REMEMBER IF YOU HUAL A FROZEN LOAD ! PLUG UR DRAIN HOLES WITH SIRAN WRAP ! ROLL IT UP LIKE A CIGAR AND PLUG UP THE DRAIN HOLES SO U DONT LOOSE TEMPERATURE OK

[@Velox18]

Yeah, I was noticing those drains dumping and the temp going up into the teens... which was fine for that load but not if I have one where they want it

[@snoman6876]

I wouldn’t sweat that unless trucking ice cream at -20

[@lonewolf6368]

Hey bro how did you get your authority in Cali? I live in LA and wanted to get my own authority but still work for someone meanwhile i save the cash to get my truck.!!

[@c_w_e_s_s8413]

Diesel Plates & Permits Fontana CA 909-346-0900

[@Velox18]

I just paid someone to do it. It's not that hard but it's nice to have people while done it thousands of times walk you through the process.

[@mrlrob3102]

@@Velox18 Who did you use to do your paper work? , great vids keep them coming.

[@Angora1908]

Awesome truck. Trucker here at Ontario. Waiting to get unloaded. At dominos warehouse. Then to san Diego then to Jackson. Missouri. Be safe bud.

[@Velox18]

Thanks bro! Enjoy that socal weather before you go driving through the deserts!

[@eddievasquez5378]

👍👍

[@dustinlowry9075]

I love you Videos Man keep the Great work Love the new Trailer. Forgive me I don’t know your name?

[@Velox18]

Thanks bro! My names Nick.

[@dustinlowry9075]

@@Velox18 Nick nice to know you. My Wife works in Merced my Sister-in-law lives in Atwater and my brother-in-law lives in Ceres all in a row

[@dajeterway8759]

Congrats buddy I wanna run reefer loads to buy I have a question does reefer trailers have to be a certain age to run them

[@Velox18]

California has rules about emissions stuff on the units but I'm not up to speed on what they are.

[@brianlb78]

$2.73 a mile w/a quarter mil in truck and trailer payments?

[@activemaverick8899]

If you mind me asking 😅 what insurance do you work with? I’m a 1 year cdl driver & a having a hard time getting insurance on my KW / Flatbed! Any recommendations on companies to lease on too?

[@Velox18]

I went through an agency to get my progressive policy so I don't know if that helped but it's the typical new authority progressive commercial insurance. And I don't have any recommendations on the carriers to lease on with. I only know the one company I've hauled for locally but they don't do flatbed.

[@activemaverick8899]

@@Velox18 thanks ! & keep rolling out the content!👍🏽

[@skrapenpennies9947]

Ooida got me with new authority

[@MrDrako2004]

Congratulations on your new trailer…..can you do dry van loads on your reefer?

[@anthony1636]

Yep, I used to do at least 45% of my loads as dry van freight.

[@Velox18]

Yes sir, that's part of the benefit. Alor more loads to choose from.

[@luciosand]

What I heard is to never book loads into your complete empty because you might have one or two pallets in the trailer still that you need to throw away or take it to a donation area

[@Velox18]

Yeah, I've heard those stories too man. That's one of the reasons I was Steering away from reefer when I started this whole process but I guess it was meant to be.

[@xIEBx1]

If you don't mind me asking, why don't you go to other states? I am pretty sure you can make more money.

[@Velox18]

You can make alot more money but I can only do 10% of my miles out of state because I participated in a trade in program through the state for my old truck.

[@cooltrkin]

Wow I'm looking at a truck for $24,950, and trailer was less than 20,000. Just a different approach. Good luck brotha

[@anthonyschannel8737]

Expect to wait hours for a load in the reefer business.

[@Velox18]

Not all the time but yeah... most of the time, lol.

[@illuminated_destiny]

*Advice* get hazmat and tanker endorsement and go OTR with reefer you’ll make a good living, food loads r very time consuming you’ll run into lots of problems

[@Velox18]

I have endorsements but I don't have hazmat permit for my MC.

[@illuminated_destiny]

You should really look into it, there’s money to be made. Plus there’s lots of room to negotiate with brokers because not everyone can haul those loads

[@nicholasdavis2833]

I got those but why you need them to have a reefer? I pull tanker waiting on a reefer trailer.

[@illuminated_destiny]

Sometimes those chemical need to be climate controlled temperature

[@Richtaco]

Did you have to put anything down for the Trailer?

[@Velox18]

Just the first payment but they're getting me on the interest because I don't have commercial credit built up.

[@Richtaco]

@@Velox18 I sent to a email on your web page can you hook me up with your trailer guy ?

[@ecocleancarcare716]

Were you parked by Waller park in Santa Maria I could of sworn I seen your truck here the other day!

[@Velox18]

Haha, no but I was out off west main and west Stowell yesterday!

[@Dptl]

Congrats..on the jump to reefer...m in the same situation...trying to decide reefer or dry van...leaning towards reefer but unsure about the extra responsibility and the noise of reefer during 10 hours..

[@Velox18]

I like the hum but I sleep with a fan on year round just for the noise it makes. My main worry was the extra maintenance costs and possible rejected loads.

[@Dptl]

@@Velox18 one of the main reasons why reefer pays better than van...keep positive attitude and hope for the best.. you have inspired me to go reefer route thanks for the info.. will see where it takes us..

[@Dptl]

@@Velox18 any suggestions on reefer vs dry van from your short reefer experience??

[@Velox18]

@@Dptl The reefer rates seem to be way higher in my market so I'm stoked to have my reefer.

[@Dptl]

@@Velox18dry van trailers are hard to find right now and i dont wanna regret getting in reefer business just because Reefers trailers availability

[@IceManJhey]

Love the peterbilt how much was it?

[@Velox18]

200k out the door

[@IceManJhey]

@@Velox18 definitely worth it tho, how long did it take you to get it? If you don’t mind me asking I’m trying to get into trucking to be honest