FIRST TIME OTR 🛣 IN A CARGO VAN

[@babies909]

Super informative brother keep doin yo thang you helping us out fasho 💪🏾

[@dggothustle]

Rite on Fam‼️ Thank you for watching✊🏾

[@Bobbyg408]

my boy out there grinding 💯💪🏽yeee that dispatch need to wake the f up🤦🏽‍♂ good to see you progressing man , loving these videos fasho💯

[@dggothustle]

Rite on brotha!!

[@user-ru9ek5pq8m]

Good stuff man. I use to run out there 3 times a week. A few years ago from here in San Diego.. On the US side its Calexico. On the Mexico side its Mexicali. Keep up the content. Makes me want to jump back in.

[@dggothustle]

hell yeah brotha, Great peace of mind out on the road👌🏾💯

[@bulldawg797]

Keep grinding king !!

[@hh4560]

Congratulations bro. Good to see good people winning.

[@dggothustle]

I really appreciate you my guy💯✊🏾

[@keysmcbride]

Love the content, I’m in the BayArea bout to purchase a cargo van and box truck. Keep hustling

[@dggothustle]

Yessir.. thats what im talkin about.. hope to see you out there on the road.. good luck✊🏾‼️

[@keysmcbride]

@@dggothustle facts. I’m also in trucking school on the weekends, on the mission for class A, why not? I’m a bus driver so I’m use to driving large vehicles… keep the content coming

[@jasonstockstill9471]

Nice work man!!! I love otr. I drive a 2019 Ram promaster 2500 159inch wheel base

[@dggothustle]

Rite on brotha.. It was pretty smoove for my first✌🏾

[@markisscooper3569]

How’s the MPG

[@Benny.13]

Yea I ain’t got that kinda patience with coworkers myself . Truckin the way to go baby!

[@dggothustle]

🤣Facts

[@EverythingApax]

The way to get that load of steel out is to wrap the strap around forks and steel then ratchet it tight. Barely lift then you pull van forward and the other forklift gets under from the side and once they have a a good hold you pull all of the way out from under it.

[@dggothustle]

Thanks that's great advice, I'm ready for time forsure!

[@darricklaster3350]

Congratulations boss... Wish you nothing but much success

[@dggothustle]

I really appreciate you brotha.. thanks man💯✊🏾

[@barrythebizness]

Thats dope!

[@chadpascal3691]

Good videos man. I recently started my business as well but haven't had any luck getting loaded. Any advice on some companies I can sign on to to keep me moving?

[@dggothustle]

Man bro its tough at first forsure, but youll get it.. try USKO, SPOKES LOGISTICS OR JUST SEARCH FOR SHIPPING COMPANIES✊🏾

[@hectorgarcia-zv1wi]

Tht right daygo my hometown been looking into this I was truck driving for a min

[@rare2find0918]

Hey DG, glad you got your first OTR load in! What type of vehicle do you have?

[@dggothustle]

Thank you, Ford transit 250 mid roof.

[@EverythingApax]

Good video!

[@dggothustle]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@HorsePower19]

Are you still working with Rapidus at times.?. I was thinking about getting on with them…Keep doing your thang…Love the videos

[@dggothustle]

Thank you Fam.. I do rapidus, curry and 2 dispatch companies

[@keithbell6104]

Are you making enough to cover future repairs on your van ? you do have your overhead , yes try to get that return load always

[@bevonmcintosh7663]

Mann my worst otr experience was the owner for box truck cash flow was low had to chill at a pilot in Connecticut for 5 days it was one of those holiday weekends too! No funds for fuel..🙁

[@dggothustle]

Damn thats crazy brotha, Im glad you made through that situation🤦🏾‍♂

[@Benny.13]

Should start hookin up that van for OTR

[@Invertmini1212]

Thats why when booking ANY load you understand what the load is and the requirements... Thats why its important to have a good broker/dispatcher... Also always get everything in writing to cover yourself for extra pay.

[@lambo6477]

Hey man great information! Question: Did you buy your van str8 cash or did you finance? I want to jump in this game badly, I am just not in position to buy a van straight out. If financing, who would you recommend for start ups?

[@dggothustle]

Thanks brotha, yeah I cashed out.. I had to jump through to many hoops to get a loan..

[@pedrovelez6518]

Mattress pads won't do much on that van floor. Try an inflatable one. They roll up small when uninflated.

[@dggothustle]

yeah I had to find out the hard way brotha😄 Most def need air mattress👌🏾

[@phillipgreene6325]

Is there any wiggle room in the price of the load? I use to add the percentage of the broker's cut to the pay of the load

[@philrupp7767]

Yea bro OTR doesn’t sound good to me. Main issue for me is trying to eat healthy while out for multiple days, can’t do the fast food. Thanks for Sharing your experience

[@dggothustle]

ueah its tuff to get use to brotha💯

[@thehillbillyhermit7681]

need a small air mattress with a 12v inflation pump !

[@stacywatson6687]

Hey do you do consulting work? Like a 30 min call or something?

[@salarbadeel4471]

Hi, do you still recommend this job ?

[@bulldawg797]

Do you always get a return load once you drop off or do you have to sit and wait sometime with the cargo van ? If so what's the longest you had to wait King ?

[@dggothustle]

Man brotha around the time of this video.. The longest Ive waited was 3 hrs for a load.. Now I just got back off the road an was stuck in Kentucky for 2 days🤦🏾‍♂️ its ugly right now..

[@gaspar8574]

Do you work with the dot hours ?

[@jamesbackwards415]

Time for another dispatcher he should be representing your best interest

[@Music-tf1yn]

How much did the 2nd load pay? And is this work consistent year round?

[@dggothustle]

$400 for that load, yeah its year round but can get slow as well.

[@marijuanapuffs]

Gas prices in my area in Texas is $2.45 a gal 😂🤣

[@billycorgan5998]

I hear you i want the freedom i want to save up for a van i work for a delivery company i defintley get annoyed fast my freind has a truck and he has someone drive for him and i know they are both making money.

[@BigNatureTrucking]

Try Resolute Logistics my guy....they on point

[@dggothustle]

fasho good looking Fam, I have to check them out!

[@coderhaawk8472]

15:18 That's like no mans land.

[@ExpediteAmerica]

do the customers always have forklifts for heavier freight? or do you have to unload it yourself ever?

[@dggothustle]

98% of the time you wont touch it

[@demonnparker6357]

I don’t know if it’s the proper term but where did you get that back drop for your van? I just bought a ford and it’s loud as hell just trying to silence some of that noise

[@dggothustle]

😁I feel you Fam... its called a Partition.. sometimes you can find on ebay or craigslist..

[@demonnparker6357]

Thanks Fam good looking out 👍🏿

[@Koolmoedeesimpson]

Have you ever considered getting your cdl and becoming an owner op ?

[@dggothustle]

I think I may stay non cdl a lot less bs to worry about.. Idunno maybe one day..👌🏾

[@huhwut6303]

Are u required to use logbooks and sleeping every 11 hour drive

[@Dinosko08]

How are you sending copies of the BOL back to the dispatcher? A picture or something like that?

[@dggothustle]

Yessir, I just take nice clear pictures and send them over👌🏾

[@mrwindustries]

Great video. Are you leased to a company? If so, can you share that info?

[@dggothustle]

Thanks, Yeah I was Riding under USKO.com but you do need your own commercial insurance👌🏾

[@bravogenetics]

When you got contracted through the company did they say anything about drug test?

[@dggothustle]

Nosir.. No test👌🏾

[@zezekz4245]

When u say otr are u saying you have to deliver from coast to coast? Im looking for only reginal and im from sac but i am clueless on where to start?

[@dggothustle]

yeah OTR Can be anywhere in the US.. But Regional will have you in LA, AZ maybe even Washington.. You can start under a fleet owner if you want to check it out...

[@zezekz4245]

@@dggothustle yes can u point me that way? Im not quite understanding this is all new to me

[@TheGene75]

hey DG i have a question? Can i rent a sprinter van to get started as a owner operator to test the waters before i buy one

[@dggothustle]

Yessir, I believe some companies will let you use a rental👌🏾

[@richardschwartzentrub5456]

Do this company run out of Tacoma WA But I only have a car(22 Honda Accord)? Was running air cargo into Canada then contract fell out.

[@dggothustle]

you need mini van or bigger for this app.. try rapidus it maybe in that area.

[@zezekz4245]

Hey bro sorry for hella questions but do u think i can get in contact with u to talk about these type of jobs? Let me know bro

[@zezekz4245]

Do u know any place in cali that does cargo van? Sacramento to be exact?

[@dggothustle]

look on google and craigslist.

[@Mr3gfunk]

$12.50 to scale brother. That looked like more than 200lbs. be safe sir.

[@frediie23]

Just paid for my LLC I will see u on the road soon

[@dggothustle]

yessir‼️ good stuff Fam💪🏾

[@sjtmd88]

Yeah you could get them at home Depot the straps I'm referring to

[@zezekz4245]

If u can let me know u said u bought your ford for 35k but how much milage did ut had on it?

[@dggothustle]

it had 97k on it

[@PastorBillwillard2147]

300 before expenses. I like your hustle brother but negotiate for more money especially since gas is so high.

[@dggothustle]

Man Im glad this was before all the hike bs.. yeah I wouldnt take it now forsure🤣

[@PastorBillwillard2147]

The money should be better especially if there was no load to take from the drop off.

[@dggothustle]

It was like 95 cents a mile.. To get out of California thats pretty normal.. its people bidding 70 cents to get out of here..

[@jcampbell07]

do you need DOT and MC number or own authority?

[@dggothustle]

Nosir! Ive been running it up with no Authority, But of you course you can make more with it👌🏾

[@funwatch792]

What kind of sprinter or cargo van you drive? Thanks

[@dggothustle]

I have an 2019 ford transit 250 mid roof👌🏾

[@funwatch792]

@@dggothustle how much can be make a day or a week when driving long haul? Thanks!

[@dggothustle]

@@funwatch792 3500 to 5000 a week is average with long hauls..

[@funwatch792]

@@dggothustle which load board you are using? Thanks again bro!

[@derrickdaj]

How much did you spend on your vehicle

[@dggothustle]

35k in Arizona

[@brianruiz3058]

I stay in Orange County Ca thinking of getting into the business

[@dggothustle]

Yessir‼️👌🏾

[@zezekz4245]

Is this job even worth it now that gas is stupid high?

[@fastdeliveryl708]

10:34 its how i feel right now… about to explote

[@michellesun951]

How do you finds loads

[@dggothustle]

I run under 2 companies and mainly use 2 apps..

[@sincerelysandi]

Great content. I would love to start this business but local and part time. What's your take on females in the business? Just subscribed.☮️💜💰

[@dggothustle]

Thanks I really appreciate you‼️ Its possible you can do it forsure.. I see a lot of women on the road daily especially in semi's👌🏾

[@sincerelysandi]

@@dggothustle Thank you for your response. I would for sure go with the sprinter van type.

[@gguerrero5503]

Wsup DG, what fb groups are you in? Or what's your FB name? I'm in the East Bay trying to get started. I have a transit connect I have from a previous business.

[@oslopez103]

I see your videos before subscribed me, have question, I have very old cargo van I do not want to get rid of it because it is a 6-cylinder cheap in gas, do you think they could accept me in this app with my van?

[@dggothustle]

Some dispatcher will work with older vans forsure.. try USKO.com

[@moneyron68]

Do you recommend a mid roof r a high roof

[@dggothustle]

Mid roof is good Fam.. extra high loads are rare👌🏾

[@moneyron68]

Thanks bro can I email you

[@kleven2270]

How far back do they do the background checks

[@dggothustle]

Most is like 3 to 5 yrs.

[@fivestar000]

What’s the mpg on the sprinter van

[@dggothustle]

I average about 17miles per gallon.. unless I have a load 2000 plus pounds then its hit or miss..

[@fivestar000]

@@dggothustle how much pounds you can carry

[@dggothustle]

@@fivestar000 legally I can carry 4300 but I like to stay around 2500-2700 so its not to much on the van..

[@jamesbackwards415]

You selling your boxtruck? If so I’m trying to buy it…

[@dggothustle]

Man brotha, I sold it like 4 months ago.. I fasho would of blessed you..

[@jamesbackwards415]

@@dggothustle damn ok how was the boxtruck life in NorCal? I’m about to lease one like in a week or two and just want some pointers

[@EverythingApax]

OTR isn't for everyone! Lol. This chit is a lifestyle!

[@dggothustle]

💯% Agree‼️😄

[@zoreenagraham6327]

Where's a good place to rent a Sprinter van?

[@dggothustle]

Im not to sure about that.. I might have to do some research..

[@zoreenagraham6327]

@@dggothustle ok thanks, I've been searching high and low

[@bryant4the328]

Boss any reason you got a 250 vs a 350

[@dggothustle]

I drove a 250 before and I liked the way they ride.. But the main reason I bought when the market was bananas and it was easy for me to get so I just snatched it..

[@bryant4the328]

@@dggothustle I feel you get in where you fit in. NOW .. have you came across situations where you like man only if I had the 350? Do you worry about the weight etc etc

[@patrickvangu8561]

How do you find loads?

[@dggothustle]

I use 2 apps and 2 dispatchers.

[@robrei2117]

@@dggothustle what apps do you use sorry if you have to repeat yourself

[@patrickvangu8561]

@@dggothustle what name of app ?

[@missjoriccac8481]

I’m so torn to buy or rent a van.

[@dggothustle]

Try renting first if you got some work lined up, just to see if its for you👌🏾

[@derrickdaj]

What year vehicle is required make and model

[@dggothustle]

2019 ford transit 250

[@swervo2481]

@@dggothustle did u pay cash ? If not how much did you put down and how much do you pay monthly? And also how much do you pay for insurance?

[@dggothustle]

@@swervo2481 Yeah I payed cash brotha... my insurance is 900 because I had a ticket from a few years back.. it would of been 600 a month🤦🏾‍♂️

[@AdrianRomero-ss5lf]

Hey bro, when you got your van did you start getting loads from loadboards right away without a problem? Or do you just have a contract?

[@dggothustle]

You need DOT or MC# to deal with load board which I dont have.. So I found dispatchers, apps and freight companies to get moving👌🏾

[@AdrianRomero-ss5lf]

Oh okay awesome, I do have an Mc and dot# How did you get ahold of the dispatchers if you don't mind me asking? I have to wait 21 days for the DOT to finalize and would like to start some work, i have a brand new van sitting in my driveway

[@dggothustle]

@@AdrianRomero-ss5lf FaceBook groups but be careful Its a few scammers in those groups.. Try USKO.COM and Double Leap.. Even google van contracts and companies will pop up.

[@AdrianRomero-ss5lf]

I appreciate the help man thank you !

[@dggothustle]

@@AdrianRomero-ss5lf All good, No worries✊🏾

[@lueyvee4466]

320 a day not bad at all

[@Damarcus_Marable]

Hey bro congrats on your success with the business. That dispatch guy sounds shady…no bueno! Do you have your authority and MC# to do OTR? Is it required or not? Thanks for sharing

[@dggothustle]

much love brotha, thank you.. yeah so Im working under there Authority as a driver.. If you go under a carrier you dont need Authority..

[@Damarcus_Marable]

@@dggothustle thanks bro for info

[@SteveBWorld]

@@dggothustle how did you find a company to drive under their authority? I'm trying to do the same

[@clearnewview]

Who is your OTR loads source ..?

[@dggothustle]

I use usko.com and a dispatcher I found on Facebook..

[@SteveBWorld]

@@dggothustle can you recommend your dispatcher name and company? I'm in salt lake City

[@dggothustle]

@@SteveBWorld Yessir, I get most of my loads thru USKO.. they're pretty consistent.. but the price ain't always rite..

[@imjcarp]

Did u end up getting ur authority to do OTR?

[@dggothustle]

Nosir, Im just riding under companies for the moment under their Authority👌🏾

[@imjcarp]

@@dggothustle tough. I’ve watched hella of ur vids tomight & read all the comments. I been thinking about getting a van recently. Been doing doordash for couple years & the pay ain cutting it

[@dggothustle]

@@imjcarp Not gonna lie brother if you don't have the capital to get a Van or to have your Van note really low plus insurance it's kind of not worth it at the moment rates are really low.. Ima keep it solid with you.. its rough out here right now.. but if you really a hustla you probably can grind it out✊🏾

[@imjcarp]

@@dggothustle when they say local work does that mean u can travel all throughout ur state?

[@desertcityentertainment]

What is OTR?

[@dggothustle]

It's an acronym in the Transportation industry which stands for over the road✊🏾

[@gambitcarriers3945]

Bro, dispatch charging you 15 cut? Hit me up. Gat you a plug. Sylec...

[@dggothustle]

yeah I was using there Authority, Factoring and dispatch services.. But I dont deal with them any more tho..

[@jamesbackwards415]

Pismo beach is official for 4 wheeling

[@dggothustle]

Facts bro.. I love pismo.. even tho I flew over a 2 story dune and almost took myself🤣

[@jamesbackwards415]

@@dggothustle damn yeah fell sideways slowly thinking I had supreme handles and had to dump that thang

[@javierarroyo9765]

Yo! You still on the road? How is it working out?

[@dggothustle]

Aye Fam, Nah I sold the van a few months ago. I go something else brewing up rite now. about to hop back on here soon👌🏾

[@javierarroyo9765]

@DG GOT HUSTLE I been wanting to link up with you to get some advice

[@javierarroyo9765]

@@dggothustle I'm here in the Bay too

[@dggothustle]

@Javier Arroyo My bad brotha, Yeah I moved to Vegas like 6 months ago.. You tryna get in the game or your already moving?

[@KeithD305]

Who is your dispatcher?Are you running under somebody else's authority or your own?

[@dggothustle]

AT this time I had a dispatcher I met in a Facebook group, But mainly using USKO expedite

[@zezekz4245]

How are these jobs with criminal backgrounds?

[@dggothustle]

some do background but most dont, should be good.

[@Ictblaze]

Thought it was 10% not 15%

[@dggothustle]

For one of the companys im under their Authority, they dispatch me and use thier Factoring to get paid in 2 days.. so they take 15%

[@champion4566]

You're still in the business

[@dggothustle]

yessir

[@champion4566]

Do you know of any routes out here in Southern California how to get them

[@dggothustle]

@@champion4566 yeah, there are a few check on craigslist in job section type cargo van in search bar, google jobs tab, and indeed..

[@lueyvee4466]

I’m from Detroit Mi looking to get into this business. I don’t own my own van but I do have a enhanced chauffeurs license and a DOT card.I’m looking to drive for someone. If anybody have any info for me help me out

[@dggothustle]

Check out a few Cargo van/Sprinter Facebook groups, They always looking for drivers Fam👌🏾

[@leebomccool8997]

get off of FB because there are too many apps and boards that can do you better.

[@saaleha2494]

Hi bro i want start working sprinter van 🚐 can you help me how i can start working with this