How I ruined my Trucking career

[@tiffanytodd3389]

I feel you strongly on that otr , I left nursing to team drive with my husband . My family all told me I was crazy , and that trucking is a man's job . Now at 34 I'm an owner op 2yrs so far . good thing I followed my heart huh ? Yeah , man the food out here is on a whole other level the farther west you go . Stay strong driver , you'll get that feeling back . People kill me trying to rush back home to these do nothing ass family members . (Me included) getting sucked in to the I miss you lies .

[@eugenemayes9372]

tiffany todd damn, real talk. I mean real as it gets. Always follow your dreams, your heart. Well said.

[@tharpeaddy]

It’s all lies....I miss you. You’re right. Seems like they just don’t want you to be happy since they’re at these sorry ass states

[@truckerkev7067]

The i miss you lies IS REAL im going thru that now

[@michaelhetrick357]

I don't know how I ran across your videos, I think it was from TRB's channel. I'm a 59 year old white college degreed Electronic Engineer. For years I travelled the US and the world for work. Then I decided I should settle down and stay in one place so I could be with my family and girlfriend more. It was the worst thing I ever did. Within 6 months I was miserable. Lucky for me I have a great woman....a dedicated high school Special Ed teacher who is behind me all the way. She told me "You're miserable since you stopped traveling. You need to go back out." And she was right. I'm back out traveling. Usually 4 to 6 weeks at a time. Someplace new every week or so. I work 60 plus hours a week (don't EVER think that degree buys you an easy 40 hour week and success......only busting your ass is the path to success). I'm happy. We're nomads, Trucker Brown. People like me you and I will never see enough or be content in one place. And once that has you it never goes away. Namaste young man. I've watched many of your videos. You're what's good about this country.

[@bighill9075]

dude if you don't value hometime and you feel otr is better for YOU so be it. just remember, different strokes for different folks

[@marlonmalone6041]

thats right . no one gets rich as trucker whats money without life

[@busry001]

I appreciate you making this video. I am the same way I love to travel and drive long distances and I was thinking of trucking and I believe I would love the OTR lifestyle most people are bitching about never being home. I have been offered a local job with a company here in the LA area and I think it would be a grind but the money would be good but there is no change of scenery and when I tell this to other people all they do is talk about the money. How being home is great! I have no wife and my kids are grown and I am with you on this. Thank you for posting this video you helped me make the decision!

[@FirebirdCamaro1220]

I'd kill for a local gig in LA, I am Western regional right now, hoping to go local, wanna trade?

[@killer2600]

You ain't lying...Local/Regional is all about getting the money and going home. OTR is more a lifestyle/adventure than a job. Each has it's benefits but OTR is where the fun/excitement is at no doubt. You gotta admit though some OTR drivers absolutely hate their job and themselves are only chasing the money.

[@Houlikeith]

TB, I enjoy your vlogs and admire the work you do. I'm not a trucker and don't know if I ever will be, but you sure as f+$& helped me with your life insight and perspective. Stay focused and God Bless.... peace

[@eugenebell83]

I don't think I would like the seven day grind, I am just the opposite. i love those weekends. I just love them.

[@bmorehemi392]

I lovvvve my weekends

[@MzKatMack]

So go back OTR. Problem solved.

[@marlonmalone6041]

he recruiting now

[@marlonmalone6041]

+Dansyoutube SHUT UP its KZbin not the fkn spelling bee .9 year old dipshit

[@officialthemack]

Kathy_McLaughlin true

[@jonrogers4171]

isn't that interesting , after what he said about recruiters ...Hmmm? then again alot of drivers get burned out & think the grass is greener over the fence ......being a recruiter isn't cake walk ....like being a CDL instructor ...Been there done that ...for 6 yrs ....

[@arthurblinkhorn3831]

*Get him some grammar practice. Poop!

[@Bronx718]

I feel you. That's why I stay out 30 days at a time. I'm divorced I just go home one a month to check in on the house. Get back OTR and cheer up bruh...

[@johnpaulgalvan3233]

He just had a way of always having fun, now he feels like he is confined......watch his other vids, this dude used to be IN BEAST MODE

[@philsmidwestclassiccars150]

Trucker Brown, do not let these circle jerk comments hold you back. Dude, you are better than that. I did 11 years flat bedding until the steel industry took a shit. I'd go back in a heartbeat today. Enjoyed every moment of it, plus the work involved in flat bedding help to keep me in shape, so I enjoyed the exercise. Dude, if that is where your heart is, follow your dreams. Good luck & safe driving.

[@thezzach]

Thx for the video. Why can't you go back to OTR? If I missed when you explained this, please tell me the minute:second

[@davidforde532]

You had to see the other side to know. Now you know.

[@rodneyb.4719]

4 sure, it's called the added knowledge of a wise man.

[@tracyquiring4185]

Man, I hear you so good! Average white boy here, but I agree with you 100% on the OTR vs. Local/Regional. God Bless You, Bud, but you been bit with the OTR bug, and there is no cure but Death. I would be proud to call you, "Brother".

[@GameMasterToolbox]

It sounds like you are saying is fuck regional. Just get new job with an OTR choice, and fuck that noise. At this point, you have enough experience to get whatever the fuck job you want to at whatever the fuck place you want. Look at this way, you didn’t fuck it up, but you did build up your resume to choose your job.

[@NHTomP]

Thanks man. I'm pondering a career change to trucking and I want to do it just like you.......OTR, out non stop. I hope it works out for you. Keep up the good vids.

[@christaylor3341]

Dude, the Swift terminal in Laredo has that same taco truck! for real man no shit the biggest, best tacos i ever had. and that limeade is the shit too! sounds like you need a taco my friend! peace ✌

[@tharpeaddy]

I feel you bro. The best tacos are in Texas and Cali!

[@BIGDJCUZOSMOKE]

SOUND LONELY TO ME DOG!! GET YOU A PET OR SUMN!!

[@MarriedTooTheMiles]

I fux with the transparency of this guy! My virtual mentor TB keeps me learning and his builds are right on time..

[@MarriedTooTheMiles]

+Adolf Hitler little girl get yourself ready for school. My father is in a mansion in Europe

[@cannabisnewsandeducationch5172]

Getting into the business myself and every trucker says otr is the only way to go. Glad you put this out there for us new guys to see

[@thetim9100]

You keep it real. Loving these videos bro!

[@NotUpdated005]

Watching this late, however I watch most of your videos. I do think it's a stand up thing to share even when things don't go your way. Thanks for sharing your trucking experience.

[@DreTrades]

what you talkin bout Willis? lol

[@rodneyb.4719]

LoL!!

[@marcellosimmons8793]

Those words are spoken completely from my thoughts! I love OTR!! It's peaceful, exciting, unique and seriously serious. Plus, I love to drive and Local can't quench my passion!

[@scmade1437]

best of luck bro, but give me local. I have to get back my washboard abs and muscles. OTR really messed up my health.

[@FirebirdCamaro1220]

same here, before I started trucking, I was in good shape, worked out regularly. In my first year I prob put on over 15 lbs :(

[@TrucknGame]

I feel both of y'all man that's my biggest desire to get back in shape and get my life back.. this OTR shit fucked me up

[@luisf7105]

Man, this is why I'm a subscriber now, and will always be a subscriber to your channel. Hopefully, if I'm EVER able to get out there will continue to be a subscriber, because you're a REAL Dude!! Stay up, stay safe out there, and continue to put out the great content! Thank You!

[@Patrick-sv7pk]

Check out Crete Carrier. You'll make a minimum of $1,100 a week. It's 48 states but mostly east of Rockies.

[@MrCountrycuz]

Truckers that obsess on getting home and being home are the ones who are not happy over the road. When I was otr going coast to coast I was engaged into the mission running teams. Now I am home three days a week and work only 4 days a week. I don't worry about money anymore.

[@truthbeliever24]

The home time is really huge for these newer drivers. Crying to be home daily if they could. Yet want the OTR money. Its basically a local job in a sense. OTR- Your away from home, seeing the Country, different people, stop when you know you can and COAST! Get your load, where its gotta go and the time and ain't got Big brother on your shoulder! Wife of a Trucker!

[@iono54321]

"Cardinals from the Vatican come to eat," LOL!!! I'm on a winter break thought about going back to my old company doing regional, looks like it will be back to OTR as u r speaking the truth...

[@miniyellowladybug]

i know exactly how you feel, i'm going through this right now. i miss going from coast to coast. i miss the challenge and freedom of long hauls. being regional or local is a career killer. i miss being a REAL truck driver.

[@nikitaflournoy5284]

You a trucker for real. I am just about to go to orientation and do regional. You teaching me a lot through your videos. Good luck with finding the OTR job you like

[@JimDavis_truckin_journey]

Hope you find happiness and the miles again brotha, I've been OTR for my 17 months as a trucker. First year was team, which was cool. Doing a Walmart dedicated up in Indiana and Michigan which is good $ but the scenery is getting old and most of the driving is at night. Start training in a couple weeks, looking forward to the long runs out west and down to Laredo again. I make KZbin videos to called "Jim and Boone's Truckin Journey". Do a search sometime, got my own style. Home to see you out on the road one day. We can blow some clouds. Peace.

[@tracyjohnson5649]

can you change back to like it was?

[@rodericktrowhill4132]

I get this. Ran OTR for nine years straight across Canada and a little stateside as well. Went into farm trucking then short haul steel pulling quad axle averaging 86000 lbs on the bed. Now I'm running a boom truck locally. So yeah I went all the way short. There isn't a day that goes by let alone a truck with a sleeper berth that doesn't make me want to be back on the road again. Best of luck to you driver getting back to the work you want.

[@someguyfromtheinternet5102]

you cant go back to OTR big dawg?

[@Patrick-sv7pk]

I hear ya man. I feel the exact same way. I love being on the road. The only time I felt stress was going home.

[@eazytrucking7838]

Come on over to P&S, you get weekends off if you want or you can stay out its your choice. And the money is good

[@OGkush69x]

Eazy Gee Is there a website?

[@flatbeddriver500]

flatbed never gets boring its always fun if you like to work. the challenge becomes addictive. so much different freight and jobs/projects more respect

[@JoseLara-sk8ij]

One time I smoked a blunt and said every thing this guy said, word for word.

[@dsg3053]

😂😂😂😂

[@willimwalker]

So I've been thinking about leaving O.T.R. for local but you def gave me some stuff to ponder, thanks brotha...i got close minded thinking only about being home more but theres more to weigh

[@scottdore5438]

Hey man your so right I been cross country driving my own vehicle and also riding a bus and I truly loved seeing how when I left my small town in Maine then like we would be blasting through new York and then across I 80 man that is cool just being able to watch how the homes in desert have them crazy tiles and then its in desert for a while I hope someday you can get back to otr brother thanks for posting video be safe

[@demontewade658]

Why can't you just get back on OTR?

[@billhass9276]

How's your Trucking Career going now? You doing OTR now? Do you have your own truck? Always looking for good drivers. Hit me up.

[@charlesv3962]

I can absolutely relate too what you're saying bro, as soon as i started to work a little closer to home my focused changed to how much money I was making and I lost sight about how much fun I was having going OTR 48 rather then sticking around to Cali, and AZ and NV. I'm now back on the OTR, running the 5 corridor, the 10, the 40& 395 and every now and then the east coast west coast runs my best runs are california to the northeaster south east. like you say i don't have any contact for three or four days with anyone from my office i just relax and cruise and stop and start when ever i want to, just get there on time and everything is cool.

[@eddieking9798]

man you just explained my feelings on why i miss otr so much

[@one_lifeproject3044]

right now I have a day left to choose either OTR (which is calm and peaceful) & pulling containers out of newark NJ any advice? thank you, T.B keeping doing what u know is best for u.

[@josegomez6549]

It's okay, man. Mistakes happen. Look at the bright side, you now know what you like 100%. Now it's all about getting back what you love, and you're going to love it more than ever when you get it cause peace is priceless.

[@RicoRico202]

what does OTR stands for, and what's the difference?

[@jakemiles1427]

I'm confused, so if you like OTR, why not just go back to OTR. No need to be dramatic, stop complaining about nothing and go OTR. SMH.

[@hvysshvynnc]

Bruh I hear you about Laredo. I ran down there a few times with Swift and Melton too. Roach Coach was at both yards. Here's a suggestion. Go to load school and get your broker license/authority. Get some shippers in these lanes: FL-North East, north east to west coast, west coast to TX, Tx back to FL. That's if you have your own truck. Choose your runs and enjoy life. Good luck.

[@xexxex3325]

Not a trucker so I have to ask-can he not go back to OTR after leaving? I didn't hear how long he left for regional. Is there even a time limit?

[@curtismoore6387]

Cant u go back to OTR ?

[@toddchamberlain7944]

I feel you Mr. Brown I did the same thing Im 54 single no kids military veteran I was O.T.R. 6 yrs. I came home cause my folks were needing help they both passed this past yr. Im not liking L.T.L. or local im going back O.T.R. too good luck bro. There's lots to choose from go to craigslist. My bro. Told me about it. You can check out what they need you can pick and choose.

[@deeannawagner8297]

I completely understand, they say don't chase miles as an o/o, but dude I love miles, I love this life. I know exactly how you feel, what you said there, is everything I've thought. xoxo

[@daniellack3559]

Please forgive me if this question is stupid, but is it not possible to return to over the road trucking with some other company?

[@MrLavonr]

Sorry my G Hilarious though and sad at the same time. Appreciate the real talk though started class this week and been focus to go OTR....so 'm good.

[@410justices5]

hang in there brah,I feel what you saying,there are just times where you want to enjoy what's out there without all the BS,keep your head up and get back out there.

[@kingmike40]

Can you get back into OTR?

[@zeramproxy8502]

I know what your saying. I went regional and I hate it. otr was easy and I loved the 11 hrs of just riding down the road. I have to get back to it

[@ianirari9610]

"The only source of knowledge is experience." Albert Einstein Keep your head up TB.Much reapect for throwing your feelings out there.You have to do what is right for you.Just turn that regret into the fact that you gained and mastered another field of trucking by doing ports.You expanded your horizons and as a result understand this business alot more than others do.I hope it all works out.Thanks for encouragibg a whole lot of us to get into this.I start my training on monday.Stay up!

[@mddlclsswrkr8134]

you're a young man go back on the road, you gotta love what you brother life is short enjoy it!!!

[@stephaniecutts5117]

Go back to OTR and enjoy the adventure...I did regional and local but OTR was my thang..

[@mrbryguy5831]

I did local in Chicago, it got boring did a lease purchase doing regional and my wife couldnt take it, so now im paying to put her in truck driving school so we can do otr team lol i feel you on the boredom and not talking to dispatch is the key to keeping a normal blood pressure lol

[@mrbryguy5831]

+Blue Jesus well i was doing intermodal so if you had time for entertainment you had time to make money which i did, but being from chicago and living and working in chicago, the entertainment was avoiding key traffic hrs. which i got good at. lol

[@antonjames6187]

I feel you on the food aspect of it, I feel you on the freedom did it 4yrs came off the road went local hated it went back otr family started missing me now back local the money SUCK the lifestyle sucks want to go back otr but I could loose my family I'm 47 now been doing it since 25yrs old

[@joshramirez5013]

Gud video... Thanks for sharing yer thoughts trucker brown......yull find what yu seek soon enuff.....keep on keeping on just how yu bin doing

[@MrCountrycuz]

Cant you just go back to driving over the road?

[@Starringo58]

Sound like you got the bug.....and you only get the bug when trucking is in your blood. I came in to make money because that was what people from Memphis did when that white collar was too uncomfortable. That road gives you time to think and make viable plans. Basically if gives you time to figure out what you really want. It's hard to do that with people in your face all the time. You sound generational and sure enough your pops was a driver too. I got in and found out I love this ish too lol. I get it bro.

[@someguyfromtheinternet5102]

and you right about north carolina. im here on 77 and 75. nothing but hills and trees.

[@MickGallJr]

Yo T.B. can you just block Adolf Hitler? I thought he died in 1945 but apparently he is immortal and spends his time trolling

[@rodneyb.4719]

👍💯

[@FRWD_FXLRST]

Adolf has a shrine dedicated to TB in his single wide mobile home.

[@MickGallJr]

I'm pretty sure it's Ike Stephens Troll account.

[@rodneyreal38]

thanks brother I'm new to trucking I'm about to start with Stevens Trucking I'm fresh out of driving school and I'm doing the over the road driving as well I was spooked a little bit at first but I've sat down and done some thinking and stuff like that too as well brother I'm going to go ahead and do the over the road like I always wanted to do and I feel I'm going to enjoy it just as well just like how you saying peace be with you my brother and always knowledge wisdom understanding culture equality power and God

[@kmelodic4545]

I did van bulk tankers container refer & a bit of flat bed ...and did most of that work running local and paid well home every night ...its hard work but I had a live and was able to be there with my wife and kids & btw made more money than I did over the road

[@mrahim826]

I've been 😢😢😢 every night since I sold my truck and went local LTL. Pay is good, but I have asphalt in my vains!!! I get to see the family and sleep at home everyday, but the switch has disrupted my whole daily routine.

[@benjaminduke48]

sounds like your caught in the grind. well you can always make the changes, just take the time to find it. you don't know til you go, grass may not be greener for you when you get there. you can always add some work to your yard to make it greener.

[@ROLLIN-DUB]

Respects TB!!! Respectfully speaking dawg I did all 48 25yrs ago with Builders Transport and I can honestly say had the time of my life (cause it was new and I didn’t know shit lol); even all the mistakes I made during that time, but I have a 14yrs old son that plays football so…………!!! It’s to each his own, being an owner op you’ll constantly be reminded of passion and purpose (which is a thin line).

[@IsaDawah]

Go back OTR then why u complaining?

[@nachochavez3653]

You cant go back otr?

[@nachochavez3653]

My fault should've watched the whole vid before commenting

[@ariestrucker7832]

Dude I'm trying to get there. Cross country traveling

[@bkayganich]

Is TMC on your list? Haven't heard anything bad about them. Yet that is.

[@terrancesneed3757]

TMC is a great company

[@terrancesneed3757]

+TRUCKER Bell sadly most companies are 62mph

[@maximusareilius2262]

I've been otr 3yr. did local at first.. refuse 2 do it again. when I started most drivers wanted local.not me. now I get offers to do local. no thanks. not yet.

[@brandysmith5662]

Well big bro, I think you should go back OTR. You being local in this video sounds like it is excrusiating for you. I like the glow you had when you were OTR. Standing behind you 100% big bro.

[@TheFloridatrucker]

I run dedicated now and I miss OTR too

[@armytow88]

Keep your chin up... Hope it turned around.

[@robertpolkamp]

come over to the Dark Side and haul tanker OTR...

[@dl7694]

I have watched your videos from before cdl school through training and my first jobs . I live in Colorado and do regional, I go all over from Texas to Canada. I guess the East Coast is different from the West. Thanks for doing honest videos.

[@ryan6083]

Damn dog I feel you on that on I'm Otr now just started a few months ago but this Otr life sweet I would only go local if I do tanker hazmat

[@dachopup8495]

That’s why idk if I wanna be local bruh it’s like being in corporate punching a clock it’s no different when that time comes ima choose carefully with my decision

[@stefanrichardsonceo6169]

So question, if you get off the road (OTR) you cant go back? im new to the game but it sounds like he cant go back to OTR?

[@FirebirdCamaro1220]

It sounds like what he's saying is it was like the beer goggle's coming off to put it in a simile. He liked what he experienced with OTR, and Local jaded him, is what I got out of it. Different Strokes, I am western 11 right now, and would murder someone to get a local gig in Phoenix or LA

[@mikepowell8611]

You didn't mess up your career dude. You learned what you don't like. Plus you got that experience, nobody's gonna tell you how great local is you know.

[@lakendrickclark29]

Great Info bro! Thanks for keeping it 1k with us!

[@RichardClosure]

So you went LTL?

[@romeotiller5456]

why can't u get back

[@dispatchmyload367]

lol I love this video, thats why i run OTR i tried to run local with cheap ass hogan, and got the heck on a got me a truck and for the last 3yrs i only run OTR

[@anonymouscoward9643]

yes, but the 804 has some beautiful people, trees and wildlife...i got all my traveling done from ages 19-23...seen it all, done it all. there's no place like home - and home is where the heart is.

[@mds8033]

I was local for 7 years and had less of a life than I do OTR. Your like a dam robot when your working local. Same routine every day

[@jonrogers4171]

some times when you first start driving fresh out of school it's exciting ,you want to see the entire country /coast to coast , then canada if so enclined ....after a few years it gets boring , every trucker thats been OTR for more than 10 yrs has been there ,, I have done 35 yrs , out there , I hear what your saying , we make choices , right or wrong ...I changed the type of trailers I pulled ,,refer Van to tanker to drop deck to flat to doubles to line haul "tripples " back to refer in a regional setting "north west out of Idaho " ,,, I have extensive experience on all ... so Brother trucker brown I can relate to your delema .....once your a veteran driver it's all the same ,you chase the miles ..thats what I'm readying to go back to ...i semi retired for a few years ,I'm divorcing after 18 yrs ,,son's on his own , so back to trucking I go ...

[@ramondavalos84]

thus us true, my first 6 years were regional, my last 4 years have been otr and i love it. it's so peaceful and beautiful, but it's for everybody.

[@GEMMA6511]

im sorry to hear that....u truely sounded like u loved it...i wish u luck with getting back into it....but we all come to cross roads and make that one bad choice we regret....forgive ur self....look ahead not beheind...love ur videos😃

[@trethetrucker772]

keep your head up tb you a strong man my brother!

[@cindygullo3277]

The freight biz sure aint what it used to be. Good luck to you and your family.