Why NOBODY talks about how trucking keeps you away from your kids?

In today’s video, I’ll be sharing my thoughts on a comment I recently received from a viewer. The topic is why nobody talks about how trucking keeps you away from your kids..Let me know your thoughts in the comment section. Thanks for watching!

[@DTM_85]

That’s why I’m a get my CDL , do local trucking for a few years and use it to turn my hobbies into monetary gain

[@ShanntahnPininchula]

I wish you the best! Do it!

[@DTM_85]

@@ShanntahnPininchula appreciate it bro

[@josephdonaldson7790]

100% agree that only you can make that change. I took a job where Saturdays are mandatory and before joining I had a rough idea that it’ll be ok assuming I still had two consecutive days off. Three months in and I haven’t had my two days nor an idea of anything changing soon. It’s just time to go

[@Cyber_Dragoon]

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers out there!

[@eaz1991]

Regardless of drivers working long hours, success and achievement will never be done in 40 hours or 1 or 3 months. Everything takes long hours of work.

[@jaws2003]

Exactly!!! I can't stand when people say that. Sometimes, you can put in the same amount of time as a driver at some of these white collar jobs.

[@eaz1991]

What about the drivers that grind for 5 years then invest their money, ... I have a coworker that have 3 houses, investing his money. Now he only work 40 hours per week.

[@FelipeValdez-og2tg]

Grinding before I have kids is the plan 👌🏻

[@imanthonytv]

I like that perspective. 👍🏾

[@snigglestraggletheatre1749]

This not for them then !

[@brothafromanotha]

Every video I watch about either what company to work for or what division is better or just experiences ppl have it all comes down to do what’s best for you ya dig

[@jaws2003]

1. You can easily work more than 40/hrs per week on a white collar job and are given "comp time" once you get over 40. So depending on your company's policy you can easily work 40+ and not get paid overtime. 2. At least with trucking, you get paid for overtime. If not you can easily leave and get another job. 3. I'm working on going to a truck driving school via community college. I know once i get done i can have more freedom and employment opportunities. 4. Thanks to you im glad to know that many local companies can hire a new driver locally. Has anyone heard of US Foods? They seem to be a lot of them around here in North Florida along with Sysco.

[@jacoblong6258]

Also in North Fl, how’s the search looking for you? Best of luck 🙏🏼.

[@jaws2003]

@jacoblong6258 There are some opportunities, but either I need a year of experience or there are some companies that are close by me that are starter companies. Werner and US Express come to mind. Also, my uncle has been a CDL driver for 35 years. He's the king of local work in my family.

[@jacoblong6258]

@@jaws2003 Nice! Sounds like you have a good start and network t. You got this👍🏼.

[@OnlyOneAGTheGreat]

It can cause you to lose the energy for your own aspirations and goals, let's not forget that part. It can cause you to lose sight of your purpose if you aren't careful and chasing after that trucking bag. It's best to not focus on the money and focus on your purpose because purpose bring unlimited financial freedom and peace anyway.

[@longterminvestmentsonly4817]

From 2008 to 2008 i made the sacrifice to save save and save and from that time till January of this year i never missed any holidays, birthdays, or important time off. Even with Walmart my terminal feels family is first and u can get home extremely often. But because of my first 3years of trucking my kids got to get their own rooms amd have their own bathrooms, got to to go 22 countries, i just paid off my sons LVN program, and be able to help my 19yr old to even have the opportunity to put a down payment down on his first home, have their own cars at 15 and till they were grown, i mean all im saying is that you have to put the work in and out a plan together and make the sacrifices for ur family.

[@imanthonytv]

I agree. 💯

[@darriusanderson4856]

Very True a few years in and I’m transitioning to tech, as a new single dad it just doesn’t coordinate with school sports etc.

[@brandonpeterman9964]

That work life balance is why i just turned down the yellow fuel guys because I couldn't get any time frame from them as to when i could go from a weekend shift to a week day shift so i could actually get things done at home with the help of my friends instead of having to hire it out.

[@TayTheLocalTrucker]

What up big bro, Happy Fathers Day to you, hope it was a great one! Man things what I call not doing your due diligence. I heard an O/O say he hates his job because he stays gone all the time, it’s like people are jumping into trucking without doing their homework and understanding the career and the lane of trucking they’re choosing. Information changes situations!

[@imanthonytv]

I appreciate it bro. I agree 100%. Lack of due diligence and simply not asking the right questions up front is the fastest way to get yourself in a situation described in the video.

[@TayTheLocalTrucker]

@@imanthonytv FACT🙌🏾

[@davidlawson7876]

Thanks Bro same to you. Happy Father’s Day!

[@LastFrog1]

Trucking is quick easy money. It doesn’t take anytime at all to start making 75-100k. But I promise you, invest in yourself. Find a skilled profession that not many men can do. Spend 5-6 years perfecting that skill, then start your own business.

[@itsrelativ3967]

If you're motivated.

[@fabriceny.1579]

Happy Father’s Day Anthony,more power, health and happiness to you and your family 🙏

[@imanthonytv]

Likewise my brother. I appreciate it 🙏🏾

[@crisswalker349]

Happy Father's Day to u Brother✊🏿

[@imanthonytv]

I appreciate it bro ✊🏾

[@itisim]

Happy fathers Day and Tanker calling your name, fam. At least with tanker, those guys will see kids daily and make more than 40 hr pay checks while working 60. In my case i may trasition to estes from a tanker not for any bad reason just cause estes closer to commute vs. driving a hr to work and i still will have time for my kids

[@imanthonytv]

I appreciate it fam. Happy Father’s Day to you as well. You’re going to convince me to come over to fuel hauling if it’s the last thing you do 😂✊🏾

[@itisim]

@imanthonytv good money real easy job. The hardest part about fueling is traffic like all trucking jobs. I like fueling better than dry van the fact no shippers no waiting and I'm in full control of my time besides traffic

[@robertowens3657]

I've been otr my whole career when the kids got old enough they rode with me all summer they grown now one son is a trucker the other is in law enforcement I'm still trucking part time now but I spent quality time with my boys otr

[@traveltrucker561]

preach to me!!

[@Brewboi1]

It’s not just trucking u got people in the oil field, offshore, construction ETC… it’s way more jobs out there that involves being away from home. Trucking is just a huge target. It’s also every field nowadays that requires 40+ a week to make a good living these days.

[@Hev2500hd]

It's all about balance.

[@eaz1991]

A lot of freight companies dont pay overtime, but the job is the easiest job in the industry, is like going out to take a Walk, i will do some videos, I'm just need to start filming, just imagine a day where you only drive 100 to 150 Miles ,

[@blakebrown2070]

You answered my question, Why work somewhere that undervalues you?

[@poweredbyrice5708]

Trucking keeps you away from everything...even just life....time passes you by and before you know it you are old and worn out...guess what life happened you missed it!

[@prepordietryin9119]

Dang thats depressing now rhat i thibk on it. But you're 100% right. I work a regular job where I'm required to have my CDLs for the state. But I get to come home in the afternoons and I always have the weekends off unless I'm called in. But I'm able to go do things on the weekends and in the afternoons. Being stuck out on the road you may not get to have any sort of life at all other than driving. I think that's why people that do long-term over the road driving should do it for a few years and then if they want to get out of it and have a regular life then find something else. But stack your money and make as much money as you can I myself have no kids or a wife so I plan to try to do some type of Trucking in the future. But I can see where as a trucker you would wake up one day and everything has passed you by and you haven't got to really experience anything.

[@itisim]

That's why you have to invest your money

[@staylobrian8695]

Family first😊

[@dwayne71914]

Happy Father's Day!!!

[@dashaunthompson6785]

Hey Ant I need some advice if you got a minute. So I started at Roehl Transport in April. Through Roehl I was able to obtain my CDL by signing a contract to remain with them for one year. A few days Roehl decided to terminate because I was having trouble with my "backing". Since then I have applied to so many starter companies who have all given me the runaround on how I need 3-6 months. How can I get experience when no one will hire me. I have been told that I would have to wait one year before anyone will take a chance on me. Any advice? Congrats on your growing channel.

[@imanthonytv]

Try applying to local food service companies and beverage companies. Both jobs are more inclined to hire new inexperienced drivers due to the high turnover rate in those industries. Once you get your driving experience up, you can transition into other jobs if you wanted to pivot. My only concern would be the “backing” aspect when you’re considering food service because there are many situations that will require you to back. With that said, I went through it as well as so many others at the beginning of their careers. You get better over time by getting the reps in daily behind the wheel. Going OTR would also be an option if you’re open to going that route. Good luck 👍🏾

[@rriicckk787]

Hey Ant you’re my man on the inside of the company 😂 do you know if GFS offers relocation assistance down there in Florida?

[@imanthonytv]

I have no idea bro lol. I’ve known some guy’s in the past who received relocation assistance but I’m not sure of what they have available at this point. I would suggest speaking with your TM to find out your options.

[@demontrellqualls3730]

Happy Father’s Day Bro

[@imanthonytv]

Thanks bro 💪🏾

[@dctrucker534]

This is common sense

[@coolrockie2677]

If your Otr After some years like 3 and up You forget what the normal life is or was But forgetting ain’t bad at all And err one path is different You either away Or there But working so much harder Only may see kids on weekend if ain’t pulling a Saturday overtime or bonus shift There in skool So is what is Depends on your life and bills and priorities Depends on we’re you would like to go in life

[@Justabeliever06]

60-70 hours a week is crazy…. GFS would never. One thing I appreciate about GFS is the work-life balance I have.

[@imanthonytv]

💪🏾💯

[@jayd5515]

Waiting to get loaded and waiting to get unloaded at consignee’s, waiting to get loads assigned, warehouses or stores refusing a delivery because they’re lazy even though you got there before the scheduled delivery time. And those delays affecting pre assigned loads and chain reaction effect constantly.companies assigning loads with impossible deadlines but guess what? It turns out the consignee doesn’t except loads on the weekend and it’s a Friday! Just constant bull. Oh and let’s not forget the pick up number doesn’t match and it’s a broker load and your company needs to get ahold of them and then get ahold of you. All of this with NO pay. I’ve heard it across all companies. Companies say they pay “detention” but 90% of the time it’s not true or you’re the reason why this is all happening. And if you weren’t such a Pos driver you would’ve known it was the wrong pick up number and straightened it up before pick up. The list goes on and on and on. Sorry for the rant

[@jayd5515]

Oh also the pick ups or delivery take so long it turns into a split break and before you know it. You’re working 16 hours+

[@jayd5515]

I’ve got a year now with all endorsements. Trying to get a P&D job. I’ve been off work for 6 months due to a back injury. God is good and enjoying all this time with my kids. God bless

[@ThaBlackPill]

08:20 Exactly! I hate these a “real man” crying comments in the comment section!!! A “real man” would get an understanding with his mate, a “real man” would practice critical thinking and place his family in the best position based off of his own information, and due diligence, etc. whining/complaining “men” sound weak as hell 😂😂😂

[@wesleyledbetter6711]

People know the consequences of truck driving do not become a truck driver if you know how it is before you get in it get in a bag come with a price people that ain't got no money got time and people that got money don't have time know what you getting into before you get your CDLs

[@thatphillykidty2155]

🙌🏿

[@RenardoClayton876]

All truckers are getting paid unfairly, trucking is federally regulated job.Look at other federal regulated jobs compensation.Trucking is the only skilled job that don’t pay over time after 40 hours or after 8 hours. And if you do find a trucking job that pay over time they are over staffed, overtime for truckers is very much controlled. I am a trucker making 6 figure and I’m not getting over time, imagine if I was! Also in my opinion union trucking jobs are the worst! The minimum hourly pay for new truckers should be $40 an hour in my honest!

[@imanthonytv]

I agree with some of what you stated. However, there are many trucking jobs that pay OT. Fuel hauling companies like Gemini Motor Transport (Love’s), CLI Transport (Sheetz), Pilot Flying J, etc. are just a few. There are food service companies & many LTL companies that pay OT as well. These are the type of questions that should be asked during the interview process before accepting a job offer. A simple “do you guy’s pay OT after 40” question would help people avoid this problem. If you say “well companies lie all the time”. If that’s the case you should find out pretty early after the first couple of paychecks.

[@RenardoClayton876]

I did 9 months at a food grade tanker company that lied about there wages, work was mad easy, it was a good experience for sure, you just gotta make the most out of every situations. Fuel hauling for sure be on that over time. Ltl? I’m not sure my guy. Most of my trucking experience is in ltl, in the north east and most if not all ltl drivers get cpm! I agree with what you said in the video “you just have to find what works for you” in trucking! Also I’m not complaining about ltl it’s obviously working for me and i enjoy doing it but like I said in the first comment, if drivers understand the trucking industry you will know what is fair compensation. Not because a driver make 6 figure mean it’s fair! We have to know our worth in this game in life as a matter of fact!

[@HeyArnoldGotAFootballHead]

@@RenardoClayton876 LTL P&D drivers are paid hourly . Most UPS linehaul drivers are also hourly