Is it time to LEAVE trucking?

In today’s video, I’ll be discussing how monotonous trucking jobs are & whether or not it’s time to leave a trucking job or trucking all together. I’ll also be sharing my opinion on the job market as it relates to trucking.

[@DG38594]

Any job gets monotonous over a period of time. You just have to find a healthy balance and just do your best.

[@JoseMer23]

When I applied for cdl school I took a discretionary leave at my job so I could still have a job when I finished cdl school. Once I got my cdl I went back to the warehouse job I had and started applying to different companies. Took a job offer from Sysco because it fit my schedule with my kids. Been here 6 months and love it. I am currently a night delivery driver in the Kansas City area. The money is real when people say you can make over 100K in food service your first year! Keep up the good content that’s one of the things that motivated me to get into food service!

[@Jcarb0]

Appreciate your videos man. You provide a lot of good advice and keep it real.

[@traveltrucker561]

Good topic!!! Keeping it real

[@lilred1107]

Man even with experience it can be tough out here, I recently switched companies and didn't expect it to take 2 months for something to come through.

[@justinhopkins7703]

Landstar cancelled my ass for a non preventable accident. Imagine how hard it is to get something when companies see u got fired for a accident. shit is crazy man took 2 months to get on with a shitty company lol.

[@lilred1107]

@justinhopkins7703 Man it's ugly out here, just getting fired alone regardless of the reason will have companies not even wanting to know the reason why,they already don't want nothing to do with you.

[@gpavlovic25]

Glad GFS took a chance on me. I was the last one they hired that didn’t have a Class A before the law changed. Got my CDL through Gordon and loving it !

[@dredavis5949]

I’m in Atlanta, got my job fresh out of cdl school.. FedEx ground contractor.. I’m on the road Tuesday through Friday, off Saturday Sunday and Monday… 2k/week… companies are definitely still hiring!

[@ukayhemi6385]

Make sure you get a CPA & Take a solid 25% out of your check for Uncle Sam

[@isaiahlopez7164]

1099?

[@dredavis5949]

@@isaiahlopez7164 w-2

[@Brewboi1]

Endorsement?

[@ukayhemi6385]

@@Brewboi1 Doubles/ Triples For sure

[@jayrockfoodservicedriver2950]

Whata up bro you speaking lots of facts. I had a good friend of mines that left sygma twice and came back, this his third time coming back. A senior driver told me and him that in order to leave trucking or just leave a trucking company for another one he told us you have to have a plan, you finances have to be in order and if they arent you will be forced to come back because you need the money.

[@imanthonytv]

What up Jay..He’s absolutely right about having a plan. You really have to be strategic when making those type of decisions. If it makes sense, go for it!

[@boywonder7679]

I left otr was doing that for almost 4 years now I'm local doing dump trucking n I love it n making way more money than otr ....

[@junito6094]

Trucking is not bad it just takes a lot of ur time if you want it o make some good money,and if you don’t already know that money is not everything for all people. For me as a truck driver for 34 years I’m good with fifty hours a week working locally it gives me enough time for family and personal time but that’s just me,I did work for Sygma once and I new a guy that even on his day off he use to take his son to work to make more money .But the more material things you want the more you have to work so don’t ever compare yourself to anyone do what works for you period.

[@Todd26789]

I’ll never get tired of trucking I love it least I don’t have to deal with coworkers like I had to deal with working at retail and warehouse jobs I’m glad I got into trucking I’m not getting tired of it I’m glad for my new career I’m keep driving till I can’t drive no more 💯💯

[@mzzsoldier25yearsago65]

💯

[@cpculture4641]

Your extremely under paid, your making like 10$ kid.. better get back to that warehouse

[@Todd26789]

@@cpculture4641 fuck that warehouse job they don’t pay enough I almost had to put the paw on some of my former coworkers

[@josedelacruz990]

I call that pasion of what u doing tha is aweson read this comment🎉 good job trucking is beautifull

[@Todd26789]

@@cpculture4641 f*ck that warehouse job 🤣🤣

[@joycharles1055]

Today i failed da shit out my cdl exam gonna keep retaking it everyday i fail lol

[@TLACY606]

What's up bro. Speaking facts again, just have to endure, stay consistent, and keep grinding.

[@imanthonytv]

💯✊🏾

[@The_real_Toddington]

Coming out of school getting my cdl i applied to a call no touch freight position starting at 25 and i screwed it up. Im been a delivery driver for a long time so i thought thats ok i forgot how much competition was really out there. So yeah i approve of this msg 💯. Keep pushing ppl something will come. 🙏

[@andrewilliams3982]

I think the problem with a lot of new people is that they feel entitled. The goal is to make money first then get experience. You can go to your dream job later or save enough money for a truck. Plenty of jobs out there. go do class b or c anything to make that money.

[@SeanByrom1]

If anyone is considering leaving, make sure you put in your 2 week notice. I quit GFS as a van delivery driver this week without notice. I already miss it and still love food service. Currently still considering getting a CDL. A great manager makes all the difference, loved the job but not the way management was running things. I'd come back after a while but I most likely burned that bridge.

[@leepialong]

They are more likely to hire you again because food service has high turnover.

[@WestCoastRoller]

Experienced all of what you said. Burn out, loneliness, its tough you have to manage all of that and your personal life.

[@TheFettMan]

When i first got my CDL no local job would hire me. I felt very discouraged. I remember i was one of those guys commenting in Anthonys videos that i couldnt get a job this time last year. Eventually i got a great job at a local school district driving a box truck around. As long as you remain vigilant of opportunities you will get a job.

[@imanthonytv]

💯

[@zaglizztv3399]

I don’t get tired of truckin n I also don’t see myself doing anything else besides truckin bump tht

[@imanthonytv]

Stay safe on the road champ

[@thehamels5319]

4 years experience and fully endorsed. I was regional and took me 9 months and about 40 applications to find a local job. I got 2 offers the same week. I had to turn down one. I start orientation next week. The good wave of trucking during pandemic is over. It’s too many trucks and too many drivers chasing too little freight. Hard times in trucking right now.Just stay ENGAGED. I appreciate your videos.

[@imanthonytv]

💯💪🏾

[@CartierJay]

i’m doing it for another year and i’m getting into welding, i’m only 11 months in so far

[@robertowens3657]

Trucking ain't just a job it's a life style I been in trucking all my life from my dad showing how to drive on the farm to now lots have changed over the years been in trucking since the 60s I still love what I do and still making good money my youngest son works for Sysco making damn good money love trucking

[@mzzsoldier25yearsago65]

That’s inspiring 💯 I’m going to covenant Otr for my first job after getting my cdl

[@StanleyG89]

I will say going from otr to local felt like it was a great move for me. Not really cuz of the money aspect of it but the mental part of it, for me personally I need to be close to my family and friends. Something about being far from them for extended period of time doesn’t feel natural. A moment in time I did do that was when I was in the USMC and I missed everyone so much.

[@Jmac_the-TrUcKeR]

Been doing otr for 10 years and tbh I’m burnt out. I’ve done the company,lease and O/O, from dry van to reefer to flatbed tbh it’s getting old for me. I’m looking into a local so I can figure something else to do other than trucking.

[@imanthonytv]

Feel ya 💯

[@yingstj100]

I know it's considered sacrilegious to do this BUUUT .... Use your knowledge and get into management. It's just as rewarding in my opinion. Guys need leaders in management that have been in the trenches they've been in. I'm glad I did & I said I NEVER would. Guys need good leaders to help them get the job done right. As a driver, we know all the tricks & being IN management, you can keep your guys insulated from the BS upper management likes to create for workers. Just my opinion. Use that knowledge you have.

[@imanthonytv]

Personally, I’m good on management. Been there done that. I enjoy getting off without dealing with the emails, conference calls, meetings, store visits, reports, call ins, etc. The bonuses was always nice & other perks but I’m good these days.

[@tyriesingletary3270]

Coming from FedEx ground loved the driving hated delivering this is better for me plus I’m making more money than I ever did I love trucking sure some days it’s rough but that’s every job I’m working on changing my diet for the better but otherwise I’m not going anywhere

[@aceduece4142]

Are you in food service? Would you say delivering packages was more physical?

[@tyriesingletary3270]

@@aceduece4142 no I’m otr reefer side

[@46erbfume]

Naw, not time yet. Im trying to learn a new skill in case i do. Maybe welding or electric work. Not sure

[@slimteetee]

Good idea, that’s what I did

[@yuriburkel686]

It's a paycheck

[@bryantjames2382]

Take that vacation every 3-4 mouths,helps with burn out !

[@TayTheLocalTrucker]

Another ☝️ in my Khaled voice…you hit it on the money, whether you want to leave or if you stay that decision is based upon you and your situation. People spend so much time trying to figure out how other people are getting money and success that they never find their niche or their own lane to operate in…sad but true. Great video like always bro!

[@imanthonytv]

💯💪🏾

[@Jrmint568]

Go to LTL

[@kassimabdullahi5143]

When I was new CDL holder I couldn’t get an offer from local jobs. I went OTR for a year and all those local jobs offered me a job after I reapplied. Sysco, PFG, and Us foods reached out to me. I went with Us foods because they reached out first and closer to me. I didn’t give my OTR job a notice until everything went through and I got start date with my new job. Just finished my orientation. I thanked Sysco and pfg for the job offer and told them I took a job already.

[@genesismotorcyclegod]

Wanted too stay local at first applied at Gordon when I first got my cdl and they denied me glad they did man now I’m otr traveling to California every week and plan on making over 100k doing reffer in fact i deliver food to Gordon Dc now lol 😂

[@TopTee3]

I just got hired at us foods applied 3/4 times before they hired me and I got that SAP bs

[@MACE__17]

Don’t trip about getting tired of a field of work. It’s human nature. Just gotta weigh options and determine if it’s worth it

[@fluxcap4630]

Hey man love your vids. Quick question. Can you listen to headphones once you’ve parked and are unloading?

[@autobarry]

You think they are picky because of low freight and all the Yellow Freight drivers that hit the market?

[@imanthonytv]

That’s part of it. In addition to other trucking companies who closed the doors and or laid off drivers. Also, the influx of owner operators who decided to go back to company driver due to being unable to sustain a profitable business in this market.

[@ukayhemi6385]

Some yellow drivers couldn’t even get hired to due to whom they worked for. Companies should be more picky. This industry is way too easy to join.

[@jessie97]

I really like your positive attitude and outlook on things. It helps me to have a more positive outlook on everything as well. Just got my CLP and DOT Physical 1 week ago. I myself am trying hard to get into truckiin. Never done it before and I'm trying very hard to keep a positive mindset about it. I've done it on my own without any type of schooling so far. And your motivation helps, thank you very much. God bless you and your family my brother in Christ.

[@imanthonytv]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@ernestmccray8706]

That's with any job...

[@46erbfume]

You ever get all ur endorsements ?

[@imanthonytv]

I have every endorsement I want with the exception of TWIC card. Got hazmat, tanker, & doubles & triples..

[@stinzo9061]

I was wondering where you been at bro

[@imanthonytv]

Ya boy needed a break bro 😅

[@stinzo9061]

Understandable! Have a good weekend

[@tavonhunter9190]

I left along time ago I went to Republic service as a trash man instead 😂

[@ukayhemi6385]

Yeah but I bet Republican is more set up like a Career which will benefit you in the long run Vs Majority Trucking companies are not 💯

[@korofyah]

How much Republic pay if you don’t mind me asking ?

[@ukayhemi6385]

@@korofyah Depends on your area, in FL for my Area Waste Management Starts @ 23$ When it comes to trucking pay will always differ due to area

[@josedelacruz990]

You get tire of your job because u only trow boxes all day long is no fun that is not trucking to me that is just delivering cases all day every day

[@Tay.juhWoods]

First 😊

[@ronswampson1484]

you may just have to leave gfs i hated it there or maybe i hated people thinking they own the company because they worked there for 15 years left and went to dominos where everyone know there place and made more in 7 months then i made at gfs for the year and got 3 weeks off my first year and had a child and they gave me 12 weeks off paid

[@imanthonytv]

My experience working for GFS over the last 5 years has been good overall. There’s pros and cons to every job but I can’t really complain about my situation. Good pay, sweet route, & good schedule. Good company in my opinion.

[@ronswampson1484]

@@imanthonytv its a okay company it may be better sense that one manager left but politics in the work place at gfs was crazy as hell. but then again we were at different locations

[@Pedalpusherstv757]

Looking tired & drain in video prolly need vacation

[@imanthonytv]

Definitely need a vacay ASAP. Got one coming up in June

[@mzzsoldier25yearsago65]

Facts 💯 ant been working hard for sure that break is needed & deserved.