How's the Pay as Extra Board Line Haul for ABF?

Join me as I go on a meet & turn run to Claude, TX out of Dallas. In the video, I will discuss that you can expect for pay as a line haul driver for ABF Freight. If you enjoy the video, please consider dropping a like an subscribing to the channel!
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[@ColleensKALON]

Once again, super informative video! I appreciate how you gave the breakdown without setting specific income expectations since it truly depends on the runs you make as an individual.

[@connerstephen8334]

Love the commitment to safe defensive driving! Good to know guys like you are out there. Appreciate the insight, Logan. Cheers

[@terryhenry8243]

Great company!! Spent many years over the road with ABF. Best of the best in the industry.

[@Magdolima]

I’m in the process to get my CDL… Thank you so much for your videos 🚛

[@philipcollins5440]

Safety first 🥇, you do a great job 👍🙏👍

[@terryhenry8243]

Logan, You seem pretty pleased with the job overall. Hang in there because as time passes things get better and better. Higher pay, better runs, and when the time comes a great bid run. Along with all the bennies and easy to work with management a guy can't go wrong. ABF is a company that you want to stay with. It's a lifetime gig!! The best of the best. I say that after many years over the road with them. Sacramento 155, retired. Take care and keep that great attitude.

[@puddintoot]

Albuquerque is the only wheel board in the ABF system. It’s the fairest way to run the extra board first in first out. I’m an Albuquerque driver that has a bid to Claude I’m soon to be a Las Vegas driver on this change of operation. Good job talking about this awesome company.

[@rullusion]

Thanks for the video

[@jamesphelps9573]

I remember watching my dad do his old paper log book with abf. He worked with them for like 20 years

[@Musictroper76]

Those were the good ole' days. Paper logs, off the grid, and no cameras

[@Robertmacmedia]

I got a 28 ft trailer coming from ABF on Friday and hopefully Monday they pick it up and take it from los Angeles area to branson west missouri

[@canalroadadventures5079]

The great film Hud was filmed in Claude in 1962.

[@Republic1usa]

No driving,casual dock worker 3 shifts a week. Days or swings or nights...2 hour notice. Went home sore after Every shift. Honest company Always paid fairly.

[@Ivan2blastabich]

Almost 100k a year after you been there for some years. It took 25 mins to get to it . ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

[@michaelcullipher38]

Thanks.. helpful post

[@austro3852]

Thank you man you are a savior of time hate this kind of people who take so long to go straight to the point.

[@puddintoot]

The axles on you tractor are called the steer and the drives. Each slot on your fifth wheel is about 25-50 pounds it doesn’t make much difference for the steer axle. I would’ve taken the single axle on that long box as long as it’s under 20k. You need a twin axle when it’s over 20k.

[@jerjen90]

I have to agree after retiring 27 years ago with 30-year pension from Teamsters Chicago I have no complaints.

[@hurt1704]

No way in hell I would bank my retirement on abf being around in 30 years. Not putting them down at all, it’s just literally every other union ltl carrier has constantly cut pensions, and then went out of business. They go out, you aren’t drawing near what you were suppose to if anything. Scary to say the least. The pension sounds great, but so does a 401k that you can guarantee will be there. I’m going to take my chances elsewhere because I’d bet money abf isn’t around in 30 years

[@puddintoot]

You really should put the landing gear down on the trailer then drop the bags it takes the weight off of the fifth wheel. You put more weight on your drive axle by sliding the fifth wheel forward

[@charlespuckett8429]

Just so you know switching was not necessary, the single axel weights is about 1000 pounds lighter, so it would have not been a issue. You would lose that much because their is only one axel an a shorter frame, you could google the weight difference to know exactly. I also work for ABF I watch for your pay break down it didn't help at all, but over all I like it. I'm surprised the company allows it, keep on trucking.

[@trizzyie]

Its crazy my dad works their and it randomly popped up

[@puddintoot]

Don’t forget we are Teamsters we have protection from getting unfairly fired.

[@2Brandec]

Between my health insurance, my 401k and my Roth IRA, I'm paying out $16k a year out of my own pocket. If I can gross $70k my first year, I'll be fine. Is that possible?

[@scottriley9398]

Explain to everyone the total compensation forms that we receive quarterly. It itemizes the amount paid to the union on our behalf which pays for our retirement and healthcare. It boosts our total compensation by close to $30k

[@dm-ub8me]

Major facts

[@MarkOPolo456]

If I understand correctly, the single screw tractor drive axle has a maximum allowable weight of 20,000 pounds which would could have been an issue if you had not swapped tractors. The double screw tractor drive axles have a maximum allowable weight of 34,000 pounds so you had about 14,000 of margin on those axles and did not need to slide the 5th wheel to distribute the weight. Please correct me if I am wrong. Nevertheless, good lesson about sliding the 5th wheel.

[@puddintoot]

Sliding the fifth wheel usually is for comfort when I do it. You can only be 66k gross weight with a single axle tractor pulling a long box. 80K when pulling doubles.

[@barnabasmorton6795]

Got interview last Tuesday for city/p&d/dockworker, but if i get hired can i switch to linehual b4 i start 1st day or am I'm stuck on city ? Thanks

[@hurt1704]

What did you figure out? I’m looking at applying city/dockworker. Also, how much do you work the dock being a city driver? Is it tough work?

[@mario1822]

just had a interview with them and their starting pay for p&d driver is pretty low for a major city . do they send you out for a couple deliveries and have you come back and work the dock so that you only work 8 hrs?

[@thearmyvettrucker5410]

I couldn’t say how P&D operates, it probably depends on the terminal.

[@coreyjordan2745]

1. Congratulation, on your job with ABF. 2. What time you start your "Line-haul" run? 3. Make sure you get your sleep when driving at night. 4. Keep up the good work. Thank you for posting.

[@thearmyvettrucker5410]

I’m extra board so I’m on call. I start my run whenever they call me.

[@coreyjordan2745]

Wow, Great man. @@thearmyvettrucker5410

[@johnnybegood7725]

I’d like to ask you a question? Is it better to go LTL if you have a CDL A than working OTR?

[@ubangiestomp]

Yes, if you can get into an LTL company. Or if you have a good record and can meet WalMart's qualifications then I'd go drive for them.

[@TheJuan2000164]

I just finished school at CNM-Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque on 8/2/2022. I got every endorsement a person can get. I hate drinking because I had a Family member killed by a drunk, and have never done a drug in my life. I have not got a ticket or been pulled over in over 20 years and never been in an accident. Every job or company I put a resume in with tells me sorry you need a year experience. Will ABF give a new guy a chance. I'm starting to think maybe I should go back to grocery store retail.

[@thearmyvettrucker5410]

It’s worth a shot, a lot of companies are hiring without experience right now

[@MarioMartinez-is1cg]

Most drivers go over the road to get their experience try getting in a mega carrier company and get some experience before quitting and going to grocery store retail. It takes time, stay positive and get some miles under your belt 💪

[@hmayor3745]

You might have to just get on with a mega carrier for awhile, unitil you get the experience.

[@azharmehmood4106]

I’m also a Abf road driver .. 051

[@MrSuke998]

Damn that’s what up just got hired as forklift driver got my cdl with all endorsements already, hopefully can get some road driving in the future out of 051 too

[@leomanta6208]

If I’m correct. The meet and turns are typically bid runs?

[@thearmyvettrucker5410]

Yes and no. Sometimes there is enough freight to warrant an extra meet and turn run. But generally, the meet and turn runs are bids for now.

[@kirktitgen7453]

That other driver who complained is an idiot if he doesn't realize the fifth wheel slides and controls the weight distribution 🤨🤨🤔🤔🤔😲🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MarioMartinez-is1cg]

Is there inward facing cameras inside the trucks?

[@thearmyvettrucker5410]

No

[@NightFight164]

Does ABF do truckload line hauls Home daily? And does ABF have a drop pad and Reddy pad?

[@thearmyvettrucker5410]

We are an LTL (Less Than (truck)Load) carrier. We have turn bids (home daily) and laydown bids (sleep in hotel then head back home after rest). Extra board just fills in for bids or extra runs so it differs day to day.

[@bradgalloway81]

I’m making 130k at Dayton freight linehaul with profit sharing. .798 Mile. 34.40hr when fueling drop hook and if on dock

[@vincestone5465]

Nice, home everyday?

[@bradgalloway81]

Yes sir. Monday-Friday 600 miles a night. Every weekend off. All holidays off. 401k great benefits. 2 weeks vacaton to start. .798 cpm. $34.40 hour. Paid fueling drop hook 15 min. Paid for any kicks dock time. We get 2 profit sharing checks a year 3k each

[@vincestone5465]

@@bradgalloway81 nice appreciate the info. might consider them in the future. Currently at FXG under a contractor dedicated route home 3 days out the week 3200 miles a week. Benefits are mid, only get 401k. looking for something better. How long did it take to get into a position like yourself?

[@bradgalloway81]

@@vincestone5465 I never been OTR or overnight. I started hauling grain for farmers then got into LTL. YRC then Central Transport. Now I been at Dayton Freight for 6 yrs. What part of country u live

[@vincestone5465]

@@bradgalloway81 sweet, I’m here in Indiana. How about your self?

[@jonathanwagner1483]

Email doesn't work

[@edwardrichardson8030]

Pay rate must talk about what is rate for new driver

[@daviddaniels6818]

120 driver

[@edwardrichardson8030]

Pay rate can fondat unión hall

[@radiowave75]

Your funny. You don't want to talk numbers about how much you bring home but will talk about how much your insurance costs. At yellow as a linehaul driver I brought home 124k last year as an extra board driver. Took me 6 years to get there. Of course I have the same insurance as you but our pension sucks. I pretty much have to set aside my own retirement. That being said it's a decent job even though it's a shady company. I'm surprised your top guys aren't up aroused 130k plus.

[@caltman1988]

All sounds good but I'm not about to work just because some guy who is above me doesn't want to. I don't believe in seniority I think it's just a way to be lazy That's just my opinion on top of that being a single father I have my daughter more than usual so I can't just pick up and leave at midnight because somebody didn't want to work that night. I've been driving way too long for that.

[@kirktitgen7453]

I'd much rather drive a 53 ft van than those doubles ...they look like a pain in the ass 😆😆😆

[@Harlo86]

Doubles turn much more easily

[@luisl.5304]

Is it the same for Commiefornia?

[@thearmyvettrucker5410]

We have different regions with other contracts that may have small differences but for the most part, we operate the same across the board.

[@michaelcullipher38]

Nothing is the same as Commiefornia... lmao 🤣... what a beautiful state destroyed by foolishness

[@smellyjerk]

​@Michael Cullipher their gdp is around 3.3 Trillion. I think they're doing okay for themselves 😅

[@Lonewolf_1776]

CLICKBAIT

[@michaelcullipher38]

Lol I wouldn't say click bait... but he sure took forever.. to just come out with it.. a per mile and per hour might have been helpful

[@rolandmorrison8224]

Click bait

[@AlecHerbst-gj3ir]

Talks way too much

[@RedRedred-ld4pb]

0:07 another evil union.

[@georgewilson1184]

I worked extra board for them way back in the 90s ABF is under a collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and those days were very speratic like Speratic gun fire the days were not steady I don’t know how it is some weeks we’re good and some were not and those Terminal managers & Dispatchers can be very Tolatarian and I’m trying to be nice they are not nice and the Union environment is by no means a debutant contillion union is good ???? Union is bad ???? It depends on you and what others do and how they work the Union saved my ass more then once but a union shop is really a tuff environment to survive in I am not completely against it but if you are on a super great job which is pretty rare then why do you need third party arbitration it closes that window of a home type work environment but if a company is already a shady environment to be in then you probably need a union contract And then why do guys like this man here get into these jobs there are people out here trying to earn a living I know he is too but he should do a double about face and double time back to the recruiting station and reenlist and be happier and let the rest of society earn a living he would be happier in his natural environment I have seen this before in people that come from that rigid structured uniformed enviroment and they just can’t fit in I had a girlfriend that was former Airmen and she said I can’t take this no more she re-enlisted got back with her own kind and last I heard she got married I was glad for her let us civilians do our own thing ooorahh !!

[@MaynardJamesKeenan09]

How much ATO can you accumulate at once?

[@thearmyvettrucker5410]

After completing six tours, you earn 48 hours off. After 12 tours, you get 72 and then after 18 tours, you get 96 hours off. You can accumulate more tours and take more ATO, but it requires supervisor approval. You also get your 10 hour rest, in addition to however many hours of ATO you take off.

[@MaynardJamesKeenan09]

@The Army Vet Trucker thank you. I got an application in for the Cheyenne Terminal and contemplating going

[@Skankhunt-kp6xq]

Nah find a company that’s worth it day one.