How much do I REALLY make at KLLM *Pay check shown*

[@MatthewDominguez-x2v]

Brotha these numbers dont add up. How 1 week you drive 2500 miles and take home 1600 but then next week you drove 3000 miles and take home 1500 ? How you drive 500 more miles and make less pay ?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

I probably went too fast, I'm still new so next video I show will be slowed down and I'll talk slower (I'm from Louisiana so I slur my words sometimes) but look at the pay before tax, it all adds up. They taxed me hard for the 3000 miles, and with the 2500 mile week I had a home check of an extra $600 that was added to it. So without that home time pay, I was only paid $1,500 before tax, so after tax it would have been about $1,200 or so, but since I got that home time money, it went up to $1,600

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Before tax the 2500 mile week was $2,200, take away the $600 it would be $1,600, and my 3000 mile week was $1,900 and the other was $1,800 before tax. That's $200-300 more than the 2500 mile week. Plus you have to factor in any other pay I could have gotten like layover or detention. The next time I'll be more detailed

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

But I genuinely appreciate you for pointing that out so I can address that next time

[@MatthewDominguez-x2v]

@bigsmoothtruckin oh okay I understand. I asked because I'm currently deciding which company to go to next, I just left jb hunt and I'm trying to figure put what's my best option . So on average what would you say is your average weekly take home pay ? Like what's realistic for me to expect if I go to kllm

[@cameronewing379]

How long did it take you to get to .64 cpm they told us if you average 2200 miles a week you get a extra .5 cpm but I’ve yet to see it I’m at .60 right now

[@BabidollJonez]

I appreciate your transparency!!!! I’ve been looking for someone to break down the pay! Thank you 😊

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Most definitely! I want to give raw truth. More to come being as transparent and detailed as possible. I'm getting used to it so I know I might have missed a few things or talked a little fast so if you have any questions or things you wanna see answered in another video, let me know

[@BabidollJonez]

@@bigsmoothtruckin oh no, I understood completely.. I’m from La too so I get it lol.. don’t let anyone make you feel like you aren’t making enough.. cause hell that’s a lot of money!! Especially for a new trucker. I can’t wait to start with them! Be safe out there

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Haha yea people always act like they can't understand us🤣But yea this is for sure a lot of money, especially for just starting. I appreciate the support, I hope you join us on these highways and collect that bag sis!!🙏🏽Safety always first with me haha

[@BabidollJonez]

@@bigsmoothtruckin I plan on starting in a few weeks I’m so excited!! Yea they tripping, lol I can’t wait to get the bag!! Thank you, see you out there

[@theamerican7131]

good job and it looks like you are makeing good money. way to go

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Appreciate that man

[@JoesRambles]

Well done! They pay weekly which is cool! I am looking forward to working with them!

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

I appreciate that, when do you start?

[@JoesRambles]

@@bigsmoothtruckin I signed my conditional offer last week and waiting for a spot to open up at the school. The guy said it will be in June when I start the school here. I am excited about this career change!

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

@@JoesRambles awesome man, I'm proud of you. It's all about moving forward.

[@ogusa1659]

I WAS OTR AS A FLATBED TRUCK DRIVER 1 yr STRAIGHT NO DAYS OFF I STILL DIDNT MAKE NO WHERE NEAR THIS AND WAS ON A 1099 I THINK I WILL TRY KLLM OUT I JUST WANT FAIR PAYCHECKS FOR MY CONSISTENT WORK

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Oh wow! That's insane!

[@MarkOPolo456]

Wow, this is the first time I’ve heard of a trucking company paying someone on their days off!

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

And so far the only one I've seen as well. I love that haha

[@liv2grind409]

You'll make more money doing regional loads with a amazon carrier. They pay around $350 for regional work. So every tour you do which is usually 2 to 3 tours of 2 days each pays you $350 a day.

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

I haven't heard of that, Imma have to look into that. As of now I'm staying here for my year of experience, then I plan to train new students which will close to double what I make currently. But I'm always looking into other opportunities🙏🏽

[@liv2grind409]

@bigsmoothtruckin Yeah, check them out, but they do right you up for the dumbest reasons according to drivers I meet at Amazon. My buddy gets $300 × 6 days. Local guys make $250 a day , but I think they only work them 3 or 4 days because they do 13 hrs shifts.

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

@@liv2grind409 Word? That's sweet. What carrier are you working with, Amazon as well?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

@@liv2grind409 Word? That's sweet. What carrier are you working with, Amazon as well?

[@sentra2skyline141]

No you won’t that’s a hold faced lie don’t listen to him you will go broke at Amazon stay where your at

[@UniverseStrongestWarrior]

That’s good money . I’m looking to do regional with them soon . Hoping I see something similar

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

If you get it a regional account, I hope you see much better, bro!!🙏🏽💪🏽

[@Anti-democratChick]

If you single with no kids, keep grinding

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Not single but very supported

[@codyjones1991]

Thats not bad. I nake $30 an hour pulling houses home nearly every day and im just shy of 35K for the year.

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Wow! Yea looking at my pay stub for today, I'm right at 30k. Man that sounds sweet! I want to get into heavy haul like houses heavy equipment one day. So dope!!

[@madant22]

Congratulations brother on making those big checks compared to those minimum wage jobs.

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

I appreciate that man, I just want to see more people doing good as well. Hard work pays off! 🙏🏽

[@jondoh2226]

I hope I can find a company to work for where I don't feel like I need to be an accountant to get paid correctly.

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Here you don't, they would send you a notification if something isn't right or if you forgot to submit some paperwork. I'm just the type of person that always watch every penny that inters and leaves my account. Bad experiences from other jobs made me this way, and my personality

[@theohsowavydarkskin1193]

I turn 21 in January. And it’s November 1,2023 you made 21k in 4 months I made 21k in 10 months at Walmart 😭😭. But imma be leaving Louisiana to get my CDL through KLLM

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

What do you mean by leaving? You should definitely "stay" because they'd hire you with a Louisiana driver's license, but if you mean leave as in going to Mississippi for school then most definitely bro, that's the move!! You should call them now and see what's up because they might be able to schedule you for next year that way as soon as you turn 21 you'd be Gucci. Less of a wait. Get that money dawg!!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@timlewis7286]

Hey videos are great. Can you explain the per diem and how it is calculated? Thanks.

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

I don't think I actually get per diem. I'll show it next time I make a pay video but if you look closely and pause at the right time, they give it to me and also take it from me, so that per diem doesn't actually raise or lower my pay. I'm not sure what it's for. Maybe that's for owner operators, I'm a company driver.

[@ElGringoLocoOficial]

Thanks for the info! I don't know if I could do that many miles every day. When I drive long distances in a car my legs get sore. Do some jobs let you run the same routes each week?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Yea, it's gets tough sometimes, but you can always stop and stretch your legs and take a walk. But yes, there are some dedicated positions where you run the same routes, but I'm OTR (Over The Road), so mine are always random spots in all 48 states

[@raykrv6a]

Interesting video. I'm retired and that seems like pretty good money. Taxes are a fact of life, can't get away from them. Be happy and save for retirement.

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Well said! I totally agree, I have no actual complaints and feel blessed every day to still be working

[@narvik9035]

I am considering either Crete or KLLM right now.. Have not decided, yet. Does KLLM force dispatch you? If a vegan driver doesn't want to haul meat would that be a problem?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

If you are a company driver, then yes, it is forced dispatch. If you go lease, however, you can deny any load. So, as a company driver, I doubt you would be able to refuse meat loads, unless you're able to get onto a specific account, like Kraft. I believe they haul mostly cheese and stuff like that.

[@LydiaMadison-v4i]

Do they let you take your truck home? And do they have driver facing cameras?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Yes! You get to bring your truck home if you live far enough from the terminal, and no front facing cameras. They said they want to respect your privacy. 🙏🏽

[@LydiaMadison-v4i]

@@bigsmoothtruckin okay thank you! Your videos have really helped with my decision making. Think I'm going with KLLM 😊🤞🏽

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

@@LydiaMadison-v4i Awesome! Definitely keep me updated on your journey. I hope everything works out, if you need any questions answered just ask

[@jesusbravo4469]

I think it's because the $600 paid time off. But do you get that every time you take times of?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Yes, if you stay out 2 weeks or longer, you get paid $100 for each day you're granted off. So basically, if you work 4 weeks, you're granted 8 days off, and you'll get $800 for your off time

[@bleachislife]

@@bigsmoothtruckin Is this for all drivers? Or specific positions, like dedicated, for example?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Dedicated positions have some guaranteed pay, that's for all OTR drivers though

[@rodgotyou7322]

Man I’m looking into this company because of you. I’m out in Arkansas. I’ll be taking my road test for the 3rd time Monday. Praying I pass the 90! Which I will. But this is really the only company I’ve heard about that does hometime pay. How does it work tho? Is it like hourly or goes off what u drove those weeks OTR

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

I'm about to start driving so I'll give the short answer You get 2 days off for every 1 week (7days) worked. Anything after 2 weeks (14 days worked) is paid. So if you work 3 weeks, you'll have 6 days off, which would be $600. You get 100 every day you're off (after 2 weeks). And I'm glad I was able to help in your decision!🙏🏽

[@rodgotyou7322]

Thanks bro 💯🤝🏾

[@BattleOfBowties]

​@@bigsmoothtruckinJust curious if this starts during the time with trainer or after you get on your own truck. Great info shared! Stay safe driver!

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

After you get your own truck, the whole time you're training, you get $800 a week every week, nothing more.

[@ericd6314]

i'm sorry but running local if i were to use up my total drive hours I would take home almost 2k after taxes........

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Not all local is like that, unfortunately. A lot of local jobs pay hourly as well and don't go off of the drive hours because they only work 8 hours a day. And there are some that pay well. Also, they usually expect experience

[@ericd6314]

@@bigsmoothtruckin well maybe im just with a really good company then. I can work as many hours as i want or as little, free health insurance

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

@@ericd6314 Oh sweet! I'm glad bro, that sounds nice! I saw a few, I'm not ready to go local just yet, but I've been considering it. What company are you with?

[@ericd6314]

@bigsmoothtruckin its a relatively small company running reefer in chicago, only have about 25ish trucks and 4 spotters

[@RexPayne-zg2gq]

Do they have terminals with showers and laundry?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Yes sir, I believe they have 4 with showers and laundry and a 5th one with just laundry.

[@michelejonjock5910]

Always keep track of your own miles daily. It helps from them trying to screw you in your pay. Im sure you figured this out by now

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

That's me, I have to watch everything and calculate everything multiple times a day, that's just how I am

[@LYFEONTHAROAD]

What's home time like? Do you have to stay out for two weeks then get home time? How many days do they allow you to take off ? The pay is good for a company driver ...

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Definitely good pay for a company driver. And every 7 days worked, you get 2 days off. So if you work 3 weeks, you get 6 days off.

[@tabarirashid5971]

yo bro I got an offer from KLLM and from Roehl...i've been comparing but I see you're doing well for yourself. Heard anything about Roehl vs KLLM? Thanks.

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

That's dope man! Nah haven't heard much on a comparison level, but definitely do deep research bro. I saw Roehl before and I wanted to go with them for the flatbed opportunity, but I don't remember the pay, and hometime and stuff like that. But if I recall correctly, that's a good company as well. If you have the opportunity to take your time, I'd definitely say take your time and ask plenty of questions for both companies. With KLLM you can ask me anything and I'll be as honest as possible.🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@isafalaniko3260]

Thank you for sharing your pay, and miles. I’m a driver, and I’m researching which company my husband can start with to get his cdl so we can eventually team. That week you took off? Was that vacation pay, or just home-time? 🤔

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Awesome, it always makes me happy to help people out, seriously! And that was just home time. You get vacation time after a year, lol. That's my favorite part about this company, paid home time.

[@AOMAGIO0]

Good # for a single dude I’d hate to show my checks lol stay on that grind!!!! I’m married so my taxes are hella low :)

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

I appreciate that lol. I just dropped another pay video if you wanna check that out. And yea bro, these taxes are killers haha, but it's all good. And yes sirrrrrrr🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@tysmooth646]

Do you know if they hire out of new york city? That's been my problem. I have my cdl it's just hard to find a starter company that hires out of nyc

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

I don't know for a fact but I'm pretty sure they do, because we deliver in NY. it'll be hard to bring your truck home if you live in the city but I've passed through the Bronx to make a delivery before so it shouldn't be a hiring problem.

[@tysmooth646]

@@bigsmoothtruckin thanks for the reply. I just spoke to a recruiter and they said they don't hire out of new york and I need 3 months of experience before I can even work for them since I already have my cdl

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

@@tysmooth646 wow, that's actually wild. Smh. I had 3 people in my class that already had their cdl. Either that's new, or they just don't hire out of NY and making excuses. Those recruiters don't always know what they're talking about unfortunately

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

@@tysmooth646 already had their cdl and no experience* Well 2 without experience and one with a renewed license

[@tysmooth646]

@@bigsmoothtruckin yeah it's crazy bro...I'm thinking I might have to change my address to Texas to get more prospects...TMC said they would hire me if I changed states. They don't hire out of nyc either

[@AC-kp8sp]

Looking nice my boy. Im in dallas kllm got one in Lancaster. Think ima do it. U need permit before u go to school?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Most definitely, brodie! I think you should do it if you're thinking about it! And no, you do not, but if you did have your permit, it would speed up the process

[@brittanyblackston6585]

What is the reclass fee taken out of your check?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

I'm not sure. But I don't believe we get per-diem, so it doesn't affect anything, really. If you do the math for my miles × whatever cpm (cents per mile) I'm making at the time of the pay stubs, you'll see that the math adds up exactly to what I was paid. So I always wondered but never paid it any mine as long as my checks add up correctly, lol. But since you asked, I'll check when they come in on Monday to find an answer. It's always good to know so I'm glad you asked, it motivated me to find the answer🙏🏽

[@Truccinwithlumberjacc]

You out of the Lancaster Tx terminal? You run otr?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

No, out of Jackson MS, and yea, OTR

[@brettburton8801]

Did you go through them to get your CDL and hire on as a company driver or lease? I’m working on applying there and just trying to find the best route to take. Thanks man and congrats on those good checks.

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

I appreciate it🙏🏽🙏🏽And yea I went get my CDL through them and got hired on as a company driver. Lease was optional but I didn't know too much about it to do it. Also, it's a year contract

[@brettburton8801]

@@bigsmoothtruckin thanks for the info man. Just passed my permit test this morning.

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Awesome bro!! Step one complete!

[@maudessia]

Is a restriction on license going to CDL school through them?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

@maudessia unfortunately yea, you can drive automatic* only

[@robertcisneros5869]

How do you like being out on the road? Have you gone to almost every state?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

I like it a lot. It's the best job I've ever had, and I've been to 38 states so far.

[@robertcisneros5869]

@@bigsmoothtruckin do you ever feel unsafe out there ? I’ve heard stories about truckers getting robbed

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Nah, I generally feel confident and safe. If you're at a pilot truck stop (what we use most at KLLM) then it's usually pretty well lit. Plus I know how to protect myself for the most part, mix that with my confidence in God's protection, you have a confident man.

[@SSDirk1976]

Great video Man - In 2024, I'm looking into becoming a driver and going thru the KLLM Academy here in Texas. To start my driving career, I do not want OTR, I would like to drive to the Hub in the mornings, drive all day and drive home at night - Is this possible? Keep up the great videos Man

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

I dropped another recent pay video as well. And unless they have a local position in your area, I don't think so. You'd most likely be OTR at KLLM. But there are some local position, just in certain areas like Cali I saw some, I believe Texas, and I might have saw some in PA. I hope this helps bro🙏🏽

[@funny1world2]

hello bro just wanna ask you plz, are this incomes with your own truck or company truck? thanks

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

All company

[@funny1world2]

@@bigsmoothtruckin THANK YOU.

[@shakeiljones5184]

Are you otr? If so how often do you go out west

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Yea I'm OTR. I go out west about maybe 30% of the time. I actually make the most money when I go out west so that's good, but yea. I also just recently dropped another pay video if you wanna check that out, bro🙏🏽

[@astarandre1576]

Do KLLM allow you to take the truck home?Also are they Automatic or Manual

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

If you live far enough from the terminal, then yes, you can take the truck home, I always do. And all of the trucks at KLLM are automatic 🙏🏽

[@astarandre1576]

Thank you

[@astarandre1576]

Also if you are out 2weeks you can be home on the weekends right? Like Friday to Sunday? and do they offer personal conveyance?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

If you're put for 2 weeks (14 days), they give you 4 complete days off, paid for. $100 for each day, so $400 dollars. And yes, you can PC home, or if you live far enough, you'd use the rest of your drive time to get home.

[@astarandre1576]

@@bigsmoothtruckin that sounds good! bc I stay in SC and I called the company and they said I need 1 month of experience before I join them and thank you for that information..

[@jaanikamani]

Hey Bro… your content is always to the point.. i will start with KLLM CDL training this month. Do you know if they train you just on Automatics or Manual ?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

I appreciate that bro, that's the goal lol. Straight forward and honest. And they only do automatics

[@Yadiz]

What app are you using to do the screen record?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Actually, I didn't use an app at all. It's a feature that's on the S21 phone. I record most things on this phone (the S21), and I record a little on my primary phone (S23 ultra) . They both have a screen record option, and that's what I use.

[@Yadiz]

@@bigsmoothtruckin ok thanks for replying.

[@Yadiz]

@@bigsmoothtruckin it was a good video by the way. Just made me tell my girl I don’t wanna do hvac anymore think I’m gonna do the trucking thing.

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

No problem bro🙏🏽

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

I appreciate that man!! I try my best to do the best I can with what I have at the moment. And yea, trucking has changed my life for the best thus far. Do what feels right bro!🙏🏽

[@rescamilla1856]

I work for werner Enterprises but want to work for kllm how can I get on

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

I think you need a minimum of 3 months of experience

[@rescamilla1856]

I have 8 months with werner

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Oh then you should be good

[@triciad4225]

I start August 21st what type of drug test is admitted

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

That's awesome. They do pee and hair folical

[@seanhill4169]

And do u take the truck home when it’s ur home time

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Absolutely, as long as you live far enough from the terminal.

[@jujujones2501]

Do KLLM got drop yards in NJ?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

I'm not sure about drop yards but I just delivered there. We do have drop yards in PA so if home time is in NJ you should be good🙏🏽

[@jujujones2501]

@@bigsmoothtruckin Oh thank you, sir

[@gardezian]

Hey bro this estimate based on lease purchase or company driver?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

I'm a company driver, check out my recent video, I go more in depth

[@seanhill4169]

So wats the top speed for kllm and do they have driver facing cameras

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

No front facing cameras, they said they want to respect our privacy lol

[@marcusbarnes8440]

What's the difference in pay if I came home for 2days a week

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

It really depends because remember, if you're out a week, they can't send you every available load because they have to get you back home on time. I've never worked only one week for that reason so I'm not exactly sure. But a friend of mine works 2 weeks at a time and on his way home last week he made 3,200 miles (making .64cpm) and 4 days paid for ($100 each day, totaling $400 on off time) so I would always recommend 2 weeks worked or more so you get that home time paid for. Otherwise you have to worry about getting home right after going out and no home time paid because you only worked a week.

[@tudk4366]

That’s the highest paid otr company driver. No cap. Good luck

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

I appreciate that! I work hard, lol.

[@liveandlearn5320]

So do you run nine hours a day seven days a week or do you push hard every day they have 32 hour break 1000

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

I just push hard each day if the load is available until my 70hr clock is gone. So if I get a good load, I run the full 11hr drive down

[@thekentuckyhillbillyengine8434]

I have a tough decision have an offer with kllm and maverick transportation idk which to go with do you recommend kllm.

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Wow, to be honest that's tough. I 100% recommend KLLM, from my personal experience it's a fantastic company, HOWEVER, a friend of mine worked at maverick and said they're a great company as well. I couldn't go with them due to where I live, but he said the pay is good and they offer flatbed. So which is better, I can't say, but there's a chance I would have went with maverick if I had the opportunity because I want to do flatbed eventually. I'd say do more research, watch more videos and make the best decision for what works in your life. Home time is important as well. If you want some advice on specific things to ask and compare, you can message me on IG and I can give you a list of questions to ask both companies. I hope this helps bro🙏🏽

[@thekentuckyhillbillyengine8434]

@Big Smooth Truckin thanks I'm going to kllm after all since maverick hasn't called back for my next steps and shorter contract.

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Dope man! I hope you like it, keep me updated!

[@thekentuckyhillbillyengine8434]

@Big Smooth Truckin I'm starting the 26 of this month. I can't wait any tips for the cdl permit.

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

@@thekentuckyhillbillyengine8434 most definitely bro, for the most part I'd say study on the app "CDL Prep" if you have android. I showed a screenshot of the app on one of my videos. If you message me on IG I can send the screenshot but yea, the questions are almost identical. If you have specific questions about it to help understand you can ask and I can try and word it to make it stick

[@XoticWilson-js7id]

You run otr or regional?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

OTR

[@Jgreti]

What about gas, toll, food, shower

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

They 100% pay for fuel as a company driver, all tolls are 100% paid for, for both company and lease to my understanding, you buy your own food of course, and we get fuel at pilot so if you sign up for their points, you'll quickly get free showers. I get free showers for all of June before June even started. Great questions, I can't believe I didn't answer those!🤦🏽‍♂️

[@TabbFromPhilly]

Hopefully I have my license soon. Kllm is a place I will apply. As a rookie driver will they give me a chance ?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Depending on the state you have your license in, absolutely.

[@davidlobato4937]

Hey man, great content! Quick question. Will they hire me as a new driver for the academy from Florida

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Thanks bro, I appreciate it🙏🏽I'm not too sure, you'd have to call a recruiter to be certain. Oh wait! I think you can, either them or FFE (A sister company) because the girl that told me about KLLM was with FFE and they go to the same school so you might be able to!

[@davidlobato4937]

@@bigsmoothtruckin thanks for the info homie

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

No doubt

[@whitetrashtrucker908]

Dam, those checks aint bad at all man! I didnt kno kllm paid good lioe that... Any company payin over 0.60cpm is payin good imo

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Exactly, from my research, I feel the exact same way

[@jameswhite5948]

How’s the background check do they accept felons

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Now that I don't know for sure, but I haven't seen or heard anything against it. But I can say that a lot of people don't know but you can go to court to have a felony removed. Most people thing it's permanent or only after 5+ years. Hope that helps🙏🏽

[@FrancisSwayer]

Most felons it stays with you for life no matter what others tell you. All you can do is check with the courts for an answer.

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

@@FrancisSwayer That's what they want you to believe, but Judge Mathis letting us know because a lot of blacks don't get that information any other way. People also believe a false felony is permanent but it can be removed, and I have family members that thought their actual felony was permanent and turns out they have nothing on their record and never knew it until getting a background check for a job they "knew" they wouldn't get until getting hired.

[@FrancisSwayer]

@bigsmoothtruckin7509 Here we go with the race card. And no if your a convicted felon it's for life black white it doesn't matter.

[@steveedelen3251]

What state do you run out of? Where’s Home base?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

I run out of MS but I hit all 48 states

[@nicklaaflare1907]

How do you get paid on your time off ? What’s the catch ? Over a year of experience..I might fuck with y’all for real .

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Honestly no catch. You have to work at least 2 weeks or longer to qualify but after that, literally no catch. Still feels unreal to this day. I was just home for 8 days and got an $800 check for home time (plus a little more than $800 for the miles I ran headed home) Its a good company for real. And most companies I've looked into does much less home time in general so yea.

[@nicklaaflare1907]

@@bigsmoothtruckin Yeah that’s crazy ..I’ve never heard of this ..companies out here only do 1 day a week maybe 1.5 if you lucky at the most and they don’t even pay you ….I’ll be over there in a heart beat ..but ima be pissed if I don’t get the miles If I come over there lol

[@nicklaaflare1907]

Basically you’re getting paid everyday regardless that’s not bad at all ..I’ll do those little 2 weeks or maybe more

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Exactly, most companies don't even come close. And yea, if you work two weeks or more, you get paid every day lol. And most people feel like the miles are still here even while most companies say there's a shortage. We work with so many carriers so it's non stop. I typically do 3-4 weeks so I can have the most time home with my girl but if you take your girl out with you on the road it'll be a breeze.

[@nicklaaflare1907]

@@bigsmoothtruckin and do you ever get any drop and hooks ? I only been I dry van …so reefer gonna be new to me

[@josegarcia3039]

Been looking to switch to kllm what’s the home time for otr? I try to be out 2-3 weeks 2-3 days home

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Every 7 days out, you get 2 days off. Anything after 14 days out (4 days off) are paid for, 100 dollars a day. So if you work 3 weeks straight, you'll have 6 days off, paid for. $600 total. All the way up to 14 days off paid for.

[@naturallybeautiful9875]

How many hours a day do you drive if you're out/driving 7 days a week? Do you drive for 7 days straight, then days 8 and 9 are your reset days? I'm a rookie and still learning.

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

All good. So it's different from a normal work schedule. You run off of a clock. So you can drive 11 hours a day, and work 14. But you almost never work the full 14, some days you barely work at all, but it still counts as a work day. And you can't work over 70 hours in a work week, then you need a 34 hour reset. I'll try and make a video about it soon to further explain if that'll help

[@hardstoner8095]

KLLM company paid your low .62 cpm rate and KLLM school tuitions?😮 Walmart start $100k…

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Walmart requires experience of 30 months or 3 years of experience. Kllm paid for my schooling, that's the difference. And a starting pay of 75k a year at age 22-23 is great money. After getting experience the plan isn't to stay with kllm permanently. I appreciate the advice though bro🙏🏽

[@darkmagician1710]

You super truckers need to calm down with this “oh wow, you only make more than 90% of the general population with no college degree and less than a year of experience??? Well I know a guy who makes $100k+ a year and he only works 4 days a week” argument unless you’re going to tell the full story and explain how to get there. That’s not a constructive, conversation starting comment.

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

@@darkmagician1710 Agreed

[@amiller32]

What speed are y’all governed at?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

65mph cruise for company and 70mph on cruise for lease/owner operator

[@Truccinwithlumberjacc]

Good money in this recession as well❗️

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Yes indeed! You with KLLM?

[@lupe8519]

Hey bro how many days are you usually out and home time with KLLM?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Personally I do 3-4 weeks out and that gives me 6-8 days off paid for. 2 days off per 7 days worked. Anything after 2 weeks, your days off are paid for, $100 each day off

[@lupe8519]

@@bigsmoothtruckin cool thanks. I’ve been watching reviews on KLLM and so many people are saying you don’t make any money with them and you’re just sitting around. You’re the first to say you get paid well. Stay safe brother 🙏

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

@@lupe8519 Yea that's why I had to drop the video. KLLM is actually a good company compared to a lot that I call. Even the starting pay, most companies start .40 cents a mile-.50 cents a mile and I'm at .64 cents after only 6 months. Like every company there are slow days, but you see my year to date, the good weeks definitely outweighs the bad days

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

@@lupe8519 Also, I work 3-4 weeks at a time (mostly 4) but a friend of mine only does 2 weeks at a time and has only $600 less than me for the whole year. So I mean, if you work, you get paid. I'll make a video explaining why some get paid less as well. It's their fault

[@lupe8519]

@@bigsmoothtruckin thanks for the info! Will definitely be giving KLLM a call

[@richthekid3188]

I see you’re getting untaxed per diem pay. Where does that come from?

[@xoEverx]

That’s what I am wondering

[@richthekid3188]

Right🤔

[@xoEverx]

@@richthekid3188 I looked into it and it’s an untaxed amount they pay you every day

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Honestly I'm not sure, I'll have to ask about that. That's a good question, I always kinda ignored it but now you have me wondering

[@richthekid3188]

Yoo man i googled it and it’s a new thing they started some years ago in response to different KLLM drivers. Apparently it’s optional but I guess they gave it to you off rip when you started.

[@Truckandstick-ct2nq]

Thanks

[@mjtvvlogs4755]

how much experience do you need?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

None, they train you to get your license and permit. Although you'll get in faster if you had at least the permit

[@mjtvvlogs4755]

ok cool thanks for the info and what kind of drug test do they perform , hair follicle or just urine?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

@@mjtvvlogs4755 they do hair folical at the school, and a random pee test 50% of the company each year.

[@shardewoods9864]

You went to KLLM in Jackson, Ms ? Cause that’s where I go in July 🩵

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Yup! That's a great school. Definitely keep me updated on how it goes and if you have any questions feel free to reach out🙏🏽

[@MrNunu1993]

I’m going in August

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

🙏🏽Money timeeeee.

[@shardewoods9864]

@@MrNunu1993 when do you start?

[@shardewoods9864]

@@bigsmoothtruckin I test out tomorrow I’m so ready to get it over with 🤎

[@kylemiles9852]

How many months u been with them I’m tryin to start soon

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Been with them about 7-8 months

[@AshleyJohnson-sh1kr]

I'm sorry is this your first year being a truck driver?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Yes🙏🏽

[@KennySangRV]

Do you do per diem?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

I'm not too sure

[@KennySangRV]

Didn't see it on your checks. Just wondered how kllm does it.

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Yea I don't think we do. I haven't heard anything about it. We do get layover and detention pay, though.

[@KennySangRV]

@@bigsmoothtruckin what about inclement weather? How much is detention and layover? But getting paid while off having accumulated home time and they don't call or bug you while your home that sold me big time no company atleast that I know of does that atleast to that level.

[@KennySangRV]

@@bigsmoothtruckin before I forget do yall get bonuses like productivity bonus fuel bonus safety bonuses

[@RoGuExPaNcAkE]

Bruh I made $25k LAST YEAR I needs get on thattt

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Lolllll, same I believe, maybe less

[@Mrmr2489candy]

You company or lease bro? I’m new to the channel , going to the academy on the 12th

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Dope man, I hope you like it. I'm company at the moment, I want to try lease out in the future to give my thoughts on it, but for now I'm just company.

[@Anti-democratChick]

Is KLLM a black owned company? You did 3,000 miles in one week? You rolling but that pay isn't worth it. Get the experience and find something better.

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

They are definitely not black owned lol, I wish. Well, for a new driver (and company), it's actually pretty good pay for 1st year experience. I hear so many new drivers making half that, unfortunately. What company do you drive for?

[@Anti-democratChick]

@@bigsmoothtruckin I quit trucking and buses. Working for myself now 💜

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Oh wow! Congratulations, that's huge

[@Anti-democratChick]

@@bigsmoothtruckin I got tired of the rules and poor equipment.

[@tybanks23]

Do you get paid detention if so how long do you have to wait before it starts

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Yes, you get paid $10 an hour on the 3rd hour up to $100 a day

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

You also get layover pay if you're waiting on a load, and that's $50 a day

[@tybanks23]

Do they keep you running pretty good

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

@@tybanks23 Honesty, for the most part, yes. Like every company you have some bad situation with freight being down, but usually yea. I mean there are weeks I can get up to 3k miles. So one bad week out of a bunch of good weeks works out well.

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

@@tybanks23 Also, I've made 25k in 4 months, I'll call that a win lol. That's on average about $5,500+ a month (actual average is $6k a month before tax but I round down to lower higher expectations)

[@jessicaburt979]

Is that starting pay for someone just starting?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Starting pay is $0.60 a mile, after 3 months $0.62 a mile, and after 6 months $0.64 a mile

[@jessicaburt979]

Thank you!

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

No problem sis, are you thinking about starting with the company?

[@MarkOPolo456]

Are you eligible for a referral bonus?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

I think so but I'm not sure. But my referral code is my name and truck number Name: Ty-Gee Truck # 13817

[@ZavHustles]

How much experience do you have?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

7 to 8 months at this moment

[@ZavHustles]

@@bigsmoothtruckin that’s legit, seems like kllm pays better than most of these other carriers

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

@@ZavHustles That's exactly what I feel like from my research. Even talking to other drivers, unless you have like 5+ years experience, and even then.

[@ZavHustles]

@@bigsmoothtruckin Ya, I’ve heard people with little experience say they’re making 35 cents a mile with Werner 🤦‍♂️

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

@@ZavHustles Yup, I keep hearing .35cents - .45cents per mile, and .50cents for some jobs that require a year or 2 experience. Crazy

[@LuisMBuildz]

i can respect the hustle.

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Appreciate it bro

[@RexPayne-zg2gq]

2500 miles paid and 6 days off paid in one week?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

2500 miles in one week yes, and 6 days off paid in 3 weeks of working. You get 2 days off for every week worked

[@steveedelen3251]

Hey Bud. I’m close to deciding to come to KLLM. Question about the guaranteed pay and paid time off. I was told u only get the paid time off with the non weekly Guaranteed pay Accounts (OTR positions). So basicly I was told you have to choose between Guaranteed weekly pay position or an OTR position where u get paid for home-time. Can u tell me more about that? Thanks man. Really thankful for the good info.

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

@@steveedelen3251 Yea you got it exactly right, actually. OTR drivers get the benefit of PTO on off days and guaranteed pay doesn't. Reason is because if I'm home for 8 days after working 4 weeks, I'm not getting paid unless I get that home time paid. But most guaranteed paid people go home once a week or every two weeks and guaranteed to get paid a nice check either way. But I heard there's a criteria to "qualify" for the guaranteed pay so I personally feel OTR is better in some cases and guaranteed pay better in other. I plan to stay OTR. Hope this helps

[@steveedelen3251]

@@bigsmoothtruckin yes helps very much man. Thanks. I’m just tryin to decide which way is best for me.

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

@@steveedelen3251 I understand bro, I would say just take your time. And KLLM has a wait when you apply so if you did apply and decide to go with another you have time. But I would say keep doing research for whats best for you but yea, this is a great starter company as well as good for experienced drivers

[@jiggy172]

do they hire with no experience ?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Yup, they train you and hire you right after.

[@daquaanmcnair6042]

Do you go home every week?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

You can, but I typically stay out 3-4 weeks then go home for 6-8 days. Whereas if you go home every week, you only get 2 days off

[@daquaanmcnair6042]

@@bigsmoothtruckin Bet, I’m trying to see what the numbers like every week pay

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

They pay pretty good, the paystubs in the video is per week. Good money to me

[@daquaanmcnair6042]

@@bigsmoothtruckin I seen the videos bro but I’m trying to see is it still possible to bring home 1200-1500 every week though that’s the catch cause I’m thinking about driving for them bro

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

@@daquaanmcnair6042 oh okay I gotchu. Well I'm OTR so it varies but on average yea, 1200-1500 a week. But some dedicated accounts have a guaranteed minimum

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

My IG is @Big_Smooth_Truckin for any video idea or suggestions.

[@TeddyLogistics]

Hey bro do you’ll move hazmat load? Or loads off the ports via Twic badge?

[@jamiebennett7663]

Is .64 outta school or do you have time

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

It's $.60 outta school, $.62 after 3 months, $.64 after 6 months, $.65 after a year. Then +$.01 after every year after that up to $.70 per mile

[@LocdinTruckin]

@@bigsmoothtruckin yeah I just got the application it said I’ll make .60 so basically stay on the road

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

@@LocdinTruckin Yes sirr, the longer you stay, the more you make, and the more home time you get. Plus it gives you a lot of time to yourself to think and meditate

[@LocdinTruckin]

@@bigsmoothtruckin facts 🙏🏾💯 keep up the work I fcks with yo vids

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

I appreciate that brother🙏🏽🙏🏽I got some I needa drop, just haven't had time to edit

[@jeffbradley5723]

They not taking out enough tax on you my friend. You gonna have some trouble.

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

It's different per person and per state. It depends on a lot of factors like dependents. I'll be fine. This has been kinda typical since I've been working the past few years.

[@TimHardage]

So .47 a mile.

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

No

judging from the comment section the trucking industry will be full of idiots asking the same questions over and over lol

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

🤣Yea. Unfortunately, I've seen evidence of that in person. After seeing some truckers (new truckers) and the crazy mistakes they make out here... I'm surprised there aren't more accidents than we see already. People don't have common sense these days.

[@Daniel-ro3wg]

U otr??

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Yes sirrr

[@Daniel-ro3wg]

@@bigsmoothtruckin what state u in

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

MS but my license is LA

[@Daniel-ro3wg]

@@bigsmoothtruckin word

[@Daniel-ro3wg]

I'm otr too at kllm.. really like it

[@TruckinwitRo]

Man that ain’t bad man frfr

[@TruckinwitRo]

You got a social media ? Need to pm you to ask more questions

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Actually I don't, but imma make one now and send it to you and start using that for pm/dm's

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

@@TruckinwitRo My IG is big_smooth_truckin Aye, you helping me lol

[@prestonhardy7941]

U cute

[@Yusuf787]

Checks are trash

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

So is not getting paid, lol. I'd rather count my blessings🙏🏽

[@FYBonAccident]

Uyine test or hair follicle?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

Both

[@jeffparker76]

Better walk across the street to Total Transportation...

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

For what?

[@jeffparker76]

@@bigsmoothtruckin better pay for starters.

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

What's the pay, what's the home time schedule, and how long you been with them

[@jeffparker76]

@@bigsmoothtruckin I own my own company now. For everything else just walk across the street and talk to them. They love taking KLLM drivers. I ran team with them and me and my teammate brought home $2,000 weekly each

[@jeffparker76]

@@bigsmoothtruckin I own my own company now. For everything else just walk across the street and talk to them. They love taking KLLM drivers. I ran team with them and me and my teammate brought home $2,000 weekly each

[@olivergastelumjr3755]

All fake. 😅 Photo shop

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

I'm glad my photo shop skills is better than my editing🥱

[@xoxxobob61]

@@bigsmoothtruckinMan the "hate" from some people on these replies is something else! Don't pay attention to the "haters" and keep doing you bro.

[@johnbrooks2122]

Hey do they start beginningers on 62 cent a mile?

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

No, at .60 cents per mile.

[@johnbrooks2122]

@@bigsmoothtruckin better what I will be getting.45 at TLD but just started training on road with trainer.

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

That's what's up, bro!! Starting is what we gotta do. It may not be the best pay, there will always be better, but getting that CDL is the goal, and you have that, time to make that money!!🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@johnbrooks2122]

@@bigsmoothtruckin that's right and thanks for talking.ut keeps hope in the heart lol God bless man

[@bigsmoothtruckin]

@johnbrooks2122 Most definitely, bro!! God bless!🙏🏽