How I DITCHED Uber/Lyft To Become A Truck Driver!

[@Therideshareguy]

What it's Like to be a Truck Driver: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYK7h5qknq5gntk The Big Rig Review: The parallels of trucking and rideshare: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGmvXqOfhbKiqtU Long Blink Review: Why driver safety is so important: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYnNhoqDqZJobJo

[@bollewillem1]

John needs his own channel. He is funny, well spoken and most importantly, himself.

[@SICK562CKRISS]

FR! I was trying to look him up and nothing

[@rival4228]

I subscribed thinking this was johns channel.

[@Karls_chickens]

Yeah he really should have his own channel

[@dandrea4762]

Now he has his own channel: Trucking seriously

[@briansnoopy123]

kzbin.info/door/Vj6zUviqOALjsFWdSdkoCw he just started his channel

[@DirkTrucks]

Love this guy! He needs to make his own trucker channel, if he hasn't already. I'd subscribe for sure.

[@jeig0865]

Facts

[@evilsorosfundedgovernments433]

facts

[@The2Dennis]

indeed, the truck video's are verry good. im not realy a fan of the topics of his other video's (the couple ive checked out, that is)

[@KevinRhoads]

His dry delivery and candid nature are just the kind of thing I need in my life.

[@Tastiestbeaner]

He did check it out! kzbin.info/door/Vj6zUviqOALjsFWdSdkoCw

[@sparrowstudios615]

"Meat Computer" is now my term of choice. Thank you for that one 😂

[@kermit80526]

Is that big MAC or Beef C?

[@matrixmerlin]

All I can say Jon is that you are a natural born KZbin Host. You could make a blind man want to become a truck driver. All the points you made was clear and accurate. When I buy my truck I would hire you in a heartbeat as a driver. Thanks for the videos and I sure hope you continue making more. All the best of luck to you in your new career.

[@raspucin70]

I just cant get over how cute this kid is, and yet so matured and well-rounded

[@littledudefromacrossthestr5755]

Sus

[@Ally.Cat.252]

You sound like a hungry bear...

[@SuicidalH]

Lmao

[@ninja.saywhat]

*FBI OPEN UP*

[@SilverTurtle65]

At a young age I would definitely consider trucking and getting paid to see this beautiful country is a bonus.

[@Stuie417]

I did it when I was 28, and ended up quitting to go drive for local Armored Trucks where I lived. I was a bit too restless and energetic for OTR Truck Driving.

[@spjr99]

lost in life. love biology and my degree but student loans leer over me. dont need many luxuries and i am habitual, i drive for a living anyway... maybe this is my calling to see the country for a couple years?

[@masterbeuner89]

I quit trucking after 8 years. Enjoy rideshare more now with my family

[@ceezuschrist387]

Yousa bitch

[@werovivero9219]

@@ceezuschrist387 damn what he do to you

[@ceezuschrist387]

@@werovivero9219 been a bitch

[@partyfavors9238]

Exactly and I understand. My brother is a truck driver for 20 years now and you’re trading more time for money then rideshare that’s for sure.

[@werovivero9219]

@@ceezuschrist387 fair Enough

[@sarahsisler966]

I like that this channel is helping those who may want a steadier gig with more money.

[@AvatarRiku]

“Do you hate getting haircuts?” *Looks at hair last cut in 2017* Yes.

[@ninja.saywhat]

mine's 2011 😅 but i trimmed it twice during the last 9 years.

[@luisa.espinoza48]

Can you please share how do you take care of your hair? I've been struggling trying to grow my hair

[@DamianSzajnowski]

I love em, just hate paying

[@AvatarRiku]

@@luisa.espinoza48 I literally whack it up in a top knot most of the day and brush it if I can be bothered. I have good hair genes so it just happens. You need a decent brush - I’ll edit this once I check what mine is.

[@AvatarRiku]

Still no haircuts

[@JuanMartinez-rm4cj]

Truck Driving isn't for everybody....but congrats on your life style change....good luck

[@khill3524]

Truck. Driving is a tough job in my opinion. I have a class A CDL and have had multiple jobs. Right now I'm looking for a job that works you less hours. The local jobs that I've had work you over 12 hours a day. I highly recommend watching Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs KZbin Channel. He talks about how not many are going into the skilled trades but for many it would be a satisfying career. Love that guy! Best of luck in your pursuit of happiness!

[@marceldwayne8491]

I can attest to this I come from a Academic family. Everyone has a masters degree. I mean EVERYBODY except me. I have a 4 year degree. Father has an economist degree. Once I received my finance degree I eventually decided to get a trade. Why ? No fuking clue. I went into HVAC industrial and Residential eventually receive my license. It was perhaps the best thing to have ever happened to me. I also study IT for 2 years. Which in essence gave me the full packaged for a service tech. Started a small business 4 years ago. As of today, I have 43 employees, and over 18 vehicles for my service tech. Loaded with the right equipment necessary of course. I recommend to anyone a trade. Our society though values this Academic wizards, although I mean in a good way. Most of them are great people, however the institutions is design to separate the Elite. Classes vs Masses Anyways good comment though

[@santaclaus6602]

Regional & OTR you’re never home. I think majority only give you 34hr restart at home (mainly regional) but home daily jobs will run/work the snot out of you

[@RD2564]

THIS kid has charisma and I enjoyed these videos with JON very much ...!

[@sarahsisler966]

Congratulations on getting paid well with job security and health insurance!!!

[@Tiberious_Of_Elona]

How is that an accomplishment? Any moron can find a job like that LOL.

[@jacksonmcdonald2511]

Nice video man. Also even though people say becoming a truck driver is a long and stressful process. Compare that to becoming a doctor, which is 4 years of regular college, followed by four years of med school, then having to complete residency and pay off that more expensive med school dept after graduating.

[@chrisaerickson]

This guy is amazing. The amount of info in this video is crazy.

[@specialty_k]

I'm ditching U&L to drive a metro bus in Houston TX! Pays approximately $16/h.

[@cw082401]

Good for You!! Hope it goes well!! I did Uber and Lyft for Six years before I went back into Trucking!!! I Was Over The Road for 25 years before!! Things are much better Now!!!!! I agree, it's a good job to look into!!!!!

[@stereotypedpanda4874]

Why am i watching this? I live in sweden

[@buckwheatsghettoghost4927]

😂👍

[@dailyentertainment5460]

Sweden does alot of trucking 10/10 would go

[@freddinkler414]

Ah, I see your problem, you need to watch "How I DITCHED Uber/Lyft To Become A Lastbil Driver!"

[@Tobiasu]

I'm from Brazil and I have never drived a truck in my life -__-

[@toddl1259]

John is a hero! We need more John.

[@spost26]

"do you hate getting haircuts?" Lol love it

[@MattSherlin]

Not a bad idea if it fits your life

[@RGC-gn2nm]

Nice intro to the life. US Express is a good company for new drivers. Hint: Don't ever let them send you in a bus anywhere. They use MCT as their school and MCT is all over the country. Most importantly always have enough FU / Just In case money to rent a car home.

[@theduke038]

There are many good trucking companies that allow you to stay local, Pepsi Budweiser and a port job are a few. I drive regional now, within 600 miles of my yard but when I started 15 years ago I was Over the road and I wouldn’t do it again. I got my class A on my own and glad I did it. I can go to any company I want but I’m happy where I’m at doing 2200-3000 miles a week. Also you can obtain your license at 18 if you intrastate.

[@alishabazz7431]

I did the Same thing back in 2017. Was a full time Uber/Lyft driver for 9 months then got my CDL in late 2017.

[@truckingwithtobee]

It’s not just backing. In Nevada it’s Straight back Right and left offset Right and left parallel parking 90 degree alley dock

[@GTVAlfaMan]

Do those big trucks also have automatic transmissions now days? I didn’t know that,

[@kriskringle6173]

I got my cdls in 4 weeks. I graduated last month. Started my new job this month. Just got out of the truck 4 days ago from riding w my trainer. I was suppose to get tested today to get "upgraded" but I waited around all day and it didnt happen so I assume itll be in the morning. Soon as I'm done with test I can go home for a few days. I'll either get my own truck and off I go or I'll ride with somebody else for 10000 miles depending on how I do on test. I dont even care at this point..I'm really ready to go hm for a while. I decided to go to work at PTL trucking. I know the pay is shit I'm just in it for the experience. I plan to be here at least a year..maybe 2. And I'll see how it's going at that point. I have some friends that's been driving for a while. One of em talked me into getting my cdl. The other I didnt even know drove a truck. And hes been here at ptl for almost a year. Hes seeing my prostitute neighbor and saw me cutting my lawn.. come and told me I should come here so.. Here I am. I'm kinda pist I didnt test today but I'm guaranteed 850 my first 3 weeks and this will be my 3rd check this week. So I'm getting paid to nap in the hotel and watch movies. Guess I shouldnt be too mad. From what I gather that's trucking.. Sometimes you just sit around. I dont mind this week cause I'm getting paid. But time goes in thursday. That means I better know somethin or I'm going home friday morning. Thanks for the $$ Holla.. I'll start my new company next week.

[@FedExMan822]

Over the road isn't for everyone. Do your first year over the road then get a local delivery route.

[@jaredryan6798]

Lol. This is has been my plan. Going for the dot physical in a couple hours. Congratulations and good luck.

[@hanksmith8626]

How’s it going

[@abhishekgabhne9473]

I am graduating to become a doctor but for some reason by the grace of algorithm I am watching this and my god America makes it so hard on pocket to be trained in anything. There are some really good things to be born in a 3rd world country, for example if u want and study hard enough u can become a doctor practically for free. I am also amazed by how everyone can share their story on utube and how i can be interested in a truckers story. Its really awesome.

[@MrNightpwner]

John needs his own channel, he seems like cool people

[@jaynower3871]

I drove 18's for a couple of years...that was enough. The video is correct and well delivered. If you are single and no attachments....not a bad gig. If you are married and wanting to start a family, be prepared for a very challenging time in your life, and missing some big moments. The good news is there are other options out there, and I would use this as one of the last options to look at for an occupation. Be Safe!

[@mr_esondidas631]

Thank you buddy

[@philipdefibaugh5683]

This man needs a Truck Channel! This man doesn't fit the stereotype of a trucker. He seems more like a clean cut college guy.

[@super_populr]

Love this guy, he should do live youtube videos

[@Blacklistwar]

For me I got my license through my employer @YRC freight it was a dock to driver program. All I had to do was do my 8 hr shift than 2 hours of Training on site 🙃 the situation was once i got my license I couldn't drive for any other company for one year if I did I would have to pay $5,000. Since most places require at least onc year seems like a fair deal and I happy to say been with YRC freight going on 4 years now and I'm lovin it

[@danwilliams8597]

I hated yrc, chains in the cab of a two axle, illegal, killed a driver they do not care. I was laid off along with four others, will probably Never drive truck for criminals again,

[@cbjjimmy]

You know how to make a million dollars at trucking..... Start with 2 million...... Been one for almost 30 yrs now and it's fun for the 1st 10 yrs, then it's living HELL ! ! !

[@Therideshareguy]

Jimmeh Brew why's that?

[@mostafa685]

I’ve been i flatbed tow truck for 16 years, I’m over it now I’ve upgraded to a CDL A. Let’s see where that takes me. It’s gonna get boring after a while. Need different hauls every couple of years to change things up a bit.

[@cbjjimmy]

@@Therideshareguy away from home for most major events, your kids grow up without you and you'll never get that time back again. After every winter it's not " winters over " it is " i survived another......barely ! " and it's the most unhealth dangerious and one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. The rest is unpleasant. Cheers. Every death in my family and most major events I've been 1500 + miles away.

[@Ajas0810]

I’m a local driver delivering gas to gas stations and I make 90k a year. Home every night to see my kids. You’ve just got the wrong job.

[@goofoffchannel]

@@Ajas0810 where do you live..?

[@Stuie417]

I'm kind of surprised that people didn't try to drift towards truck driving when ride shares were pushing cabbies out. You could have communities of people move out of low income areas of major cities to places in the midwest that won't have the same problems that big cities would have.

[@spandex7055]

good point, that is happening in some areas with specific communities starting trucking companies and only hiring their own people, problem is they bring 3rd world thinking into 1st world situations in terms of safety in particular.

[@wolfboy20]

Getting into uber or lyft, etc in states that aren't like nyc is muuuch easier than becoming a trucker. Becoming a trucker is long several month process that takes a lot of studying, training, Tedious paperwok filling and testing to accomplish. With ridesharing all you need is a 4 door car thats goes past a certain date, a phone, a background check and some other easy tests and ur good to go.

[@juice323blue4]

The main reason why people do Uber is because the flexibility and because it's easy jobs to apply for.

[@keving52002]

This is my goal for the future.

[@TheGreatMoonFrog]

It's amazing how much you have to go through to drive a transport truck, meanwhile my training for 20 ton trucks was me backing up once in an easy parking lot.

[@patrciaclemons8183]

True to listen to the drivers, not the recruiters! Although not always haha, I work for FedEx and boy oh boy, dozen utube drivers show their day to day. And well, I wish I had it that good! Inb4 those reviewers are actually recruiters making a film

[@redriveral2764]

Very well put together. I remember all the talk a couple years ago about driverless trucks. How far along is that, and how much of a threat is it to a driver's career?

[@RaoulThomas007]

Nice video! Nice KW too!

[@FrancoCastro]

BTW probably the worst part about trucking industries are the old timers. Some of them make it a very toxic community

[@DustinIsDriving]

This was great. I like that guy and he needs to carry a smackovich on the road.

[@boatarow4979]

It's gonna suck giving up the penjamin for this job

[@kcmo1992]

A lot of Uber drivers are doing this. Uber pays drivers only 42% of the total fare and provides nothing but an app for their 58% share.

[@stevecurrier2462]

Drive OTR for 19 years, make more per mile driving for Uber/Lyft than i did OTR. Average 1.00 per mile profit ride share vs. .65 cpm OTR. After expenses, I pay myself approx. .75 per mile ride share. OTR was maybe .28 cpm. I found I would rather be self employed than work for someone any day of the week and twice on Sunday. Even owed my truck and had own authority for 10 years, still make more real income doing rideshare.

[@dickjohnson696969]

you live near a major city that is why In South Jersey uber/lyft drivers make bank.

[@spandex7055]

You're a funny guy, good content!

[@DavidPigbody]

"Do you hate getting haircuts?" Lmao

[@masteric123]

This guy needs his own channel

[@fritzduval]

Next year, no more walk in CDL's must go thru a certified trucking school and have mandatory road time with an instructor. Classes will cost more folks.

[@abboudkhallouf]

Hi Harry, With the current gas prices increase should Lyft & Uber contribute parts of there share to us?

[@Therideshareguy]

Abboud Khallouf yea and Lyft just launched a debit card with 2% cash back on gas!

[@abboudkhallouf]

@@Therideshareguy That's good but still, there is a gap between the 2% cash back and the current gas prices.

[@casedistorted]

Oh hey, he IS from Wisconsin! I live in Madison.

[@Mister_Meister_]

Random drug tests that sucks the only way I could be a trucker is if I was blazed for the drive

[@Hugo411]

Can a person start doing this at age 61? Has a clean car/ motorcycle driving record for 30 years, is fit, and is eager to work?

[@tituscollins892]

Hell yeah Oldest ive seen is 87

[@tituscollins892]

Im 62

[@bakauploads]

He has his own channel now

[@citizentrucker]

Planning on doing the same. Lots of companies will pay for all the training. Im planning on Swift. Yes i know the jokes lol

[@RaoulThomas007]

ealvarez82 Find Honey Badger 101 on YT. She’s a Swifter...

[@citizentrucker]

Yea i watch her and 50 plus 😁

[@fastingislife3766]

ealvarez82 🤣🤣😂 better be Swift about it

[@Marlon_J]

Good info!

[@johnmurray4105]

So we need him to make a channel even a podcast would be cool

[@alexander1902]

You’re right, he would actually be really good for doing training videos for CDL schools.

[@hklrzrazali7001]

You can make a big channel with this guy, get some content list

[@garyhussell6610]

Hey Jon, by any chance, are you still driving a tractor-trailer??

[@lifeafterstrokewithtom4804]

Millis is a good company unless you offend the company president, even if your comments are absolutely correct. 😂 Millis has great schools, great equipment, and treats their drivers well unless the company president disagrees with you. 😂 Oh, 11 year veteran until stroke ended that. Great video. Good info. 80% who train, wash out in less than 6 months. There is always a driver shortage. 1.2 million miles, no tickets, no accidents and no damaged freight over here. 48 states. 😀 And I did rideshare in Las Vegas until COVID.

[@panama-canada]

Love the sense of humour.

[@saladking2370]

Am I allowed an electric cook top in the truck so I can make eggs or tea at the rest stops?

[@danzilla3223]

Shit, I’m quitting trucking to do ride share lol after 3 years I’m burnt out

[@dudejohnny3740]

Truck driving sucks

[@surfcruzer]

Dude ur super funny. Much appreciated info.

[@Thematdri]

1:22 how does beer get delivered then?

[@artyomarty391]

dont go into trucking. Just become a technician. 3 weeks of training, and after like half a year you should be earning at least 1k a week. Personally, I started making 1 second week on the job and now I get 1500-2300 a week. Obviously its also much less stressful than being a trucker. I usually start around 8 am and I am home by 4 pm

[@JSB1729]

If there aren’t any truckers there won’t be any trucks to repair.

[@destroya.5868]

First I loved the vid! Great job you got likes and a subscriber! But.. I had two reactions when I saw this driver, first; are you really old enough to drive? Ya look like yer maybe 15! And the second thought that went through my brain was.. “Harry Potter became a truck driver?” Brudda thank you for the excellent content!

[@kevinhaddad8527]

The content is great and all but did anyone else notice at 0:07 that John had the longest neck I’ve ever seen

[@elhulk320]

Lmaooooo ohh man that intro is phenomenal!!!!!! I hate haircuts! Wow;subscribed...

[@ghostl1124]

I miss haircuts.

[@Ducky_logan]

I'm binge watching your videos. Haha

[@tracythejazzlifer4529]

I am ride-sharing now. Going to truck school.

[@ShawShank-kr9wq]

Haven’t seen family in weeks!? SIGN ME UP!!!

[@danielbenevides3030]

Okay so I'm considering driving a truck what do you guys think about PAM Transport

[@thephotoyak]

Why am I watching this? I've had a CDL for 10 years. Only get to drive a "truck" once or twice a year now though.

[@RickInMaryland]

I miss your videos Jon. Congrats!

[@Therideshareguy]

Thanks Rick!

[@hamsflightskitbox3710]

Great video 👍🏾

[@MrInternFTL]

You had me at no haircuts

[@truckingjourneys]

50k? After ur first year do some hard searching and u can get hired somewhere u can make 6 figures

[@infernomaster2702]

My father is a truck driver, been one for 20+ years and trust me when I say this, he says all the time he wouldn't wish that job on anybody. It may look like you make good money on the book, but you don't it get's eaten up in fuel, insurance, repairs. It's way worse than being a rideshare driver lmfao

[@joebrothers4907]

This guy is genuinely awesome -- the old meat computer

[@bitoo2much121]

lol love your intro !!!!

[@KyleInOklahoma]

*_I would not trust an AMAZON driver in no way. This year has shown me how the few has destroyed the lot so if you throw a bunch of needles into the butter churner, its not gonna go in every portion. But would you buy a portion or just bypass it?_*

[@sjbr2567]

Truck driving is good if you are young and not getting any

[@glipk]

he's so comfy

[@FrancoCastro]

40 cents a mile? that's a lot. Now a few folks that are making less than 30 cents as hot shots sleeping in the rear seat.

[@windermere2330]

It’s like camping on 18 wheels!

[@Humble2348]

How do I see if I can get trained by a company and they pay for my tuition?

[@eibbor171]

ask them

[@Vasper79]

I'm thinking about driving for the next 12-36 months. Just sick n tire of my current job. I just want to shadow someone for a week first. Anyone know how to find truckers willing to have a newbie ride with them for a week??

[@sunsunbubbles5272]

Dude u crack me up !

[@illuminosity_deo3668]

I’m 14 and I don’t even know why I’m watching this

[@evanwaters4822]

same lol

[@kirilcherry7612]

I'll tell you why cos this guy looks like he turned 14 and never grew up in his face but everywhere else.

[@dudejohnny3740]

Stay in school or you will end up a trucker

[@UberManTampa]

You had to wait 4 weeks before you got your first check?

[@leskrapps7021]

I like this kid.

[@lovemoney412]

You dont need any money most carriers have there own programs and pay for everything up to the banana you eat for breakfast durring training

[@miweneia]

i wanna hear about that "drunk uber pool passenger" 😂

[@Flexamillious]

You lost me at not seeing my family for weeks and thats exactly why i do rideshare because i get to see my family anytime i want toeachthereown

[@dannyram77]

I have been driving local for the last 17 years. I go home every day.

[@renragged]

But if you can't stand your family... it's perfect!

[@mostafa685]

There’s local work depending on where you are

[@yickinyender4717]

How can I get in contact with this driver?