You’re coming right over by me. I live just south of Detroit off I-75
@Hungry_I_Am4 жыл бұрын
Hope you put the cap back on the reefer tank 😂
@JJtheTrucker4 жыл бұрын
Me too! 😯 Yeah, I was waiting for someone to mention it. Fortunately, I remembered right as I stopped the video lol.
@someguy84984 жыл бұрын
On 4/27/20: paid .53 cent per gallon in Morris, IL. It’s getting crazy out here! Just thought I’d be fun to document the prices, for when we look back at this in the future. Good video, keep’em coming.
@JJtheTrucker4 жыл бұрын
Pretty soon they're going to have to pay US to take the fuel off their hands lol
@cccc215484 жыл бұрын
That’s actually London Ohio where that TA is, I grew up there and went to HS there
@jackiecampbelloconnor43363 жыл бұрын
I am from Springfield Ohio
@tom71104 жыл бұрын
Good video JJ. Thanks for sharing. For a new driver you are working smart. I wish you all the best buddy. AMERICA STRONG...
@JJtheTrucker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom, I appreciate it. 🇺🇸
@benben78184 жыл бұрын
Hate TA I will go out of my way and pay a extra 2-3 cents to not give them business.
@JJtheTrucker4 жыл бұрын
Yeah they're nearly a last resort for me.
@silvergreg14 жыл бұрын
Cool video. #AmericaStrong
@JJtheTrucker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks SG 🇺🇸
@DukeCityDevilDog4 жыл бұрын
Do Prime lease operators have to pay for reefer fuel? That's what I got from your video. Most companies just charge it to the customer.
@JJtheTrucker4 жыл бұрын
Yes, unfortunately we have to pay for the Reefer fuel. We do get a supplement that pays for some of it. Technically the customer is billed for it in the general rate that we get.
@markjacob95903 жыл бұрын
@@JJtheTrucker and are you allowed to write that off on your taxes?
@kevinscott63932 жыл бұрын
If your going to Michigan you'll get a ticket fir your GPS positioning. Cannot be within the sweep of the drivers windshield wiper sweep. Not a Michigan law either, Michigan just enfirces it more. Don't tell me I'm wrong either. Git ticket fir it at the I-92 weigh station near Ann Arbor
@JJtheTrucker4 жыл бұрын
YES, I remembered to put the fuel cap back on the reefer! LOL Like these videos? Interested in becoming a driver for Prime? Visit driveforprime.com/?r=PAUJAJ and if you sign up, tell them JJ Paulson (Driver Code PAUJAJ) sent you.
@prankmonkey6504 жыл бұрын
.91 cents. Wow.
@terryfortia33232 жыл бұрын
Hi, JJ how long have been driving big rigs and how long have you been with PRIME??
@bightrucking72464 жыл бұрын
What kind of GPS do you use? What are the negatives? Keep safe! I’m at 47k in my TNT training. So looking forward to my solo career with Prime!
@JJtheTrucker4 жыл бұрын
Right on Henry. Almost done. Just hang in there. I use the Garmin Dezl Cam 785. I like that I can rename the voice wake word and it's got some good detailed directions. The negatives are that it's not always accurate, even with the latest maps and software. It's a good tool, but you still need to pay attention to what you're doing and where you're going.
@TheJoker-ex5rb4 жыл бұрын
So when you pay for fuel it just come out of your settlement? Or do you have to physically have to have money on Comdata card? Just wondering been looking into trucking for along and still weighing options to do it
@JJtheTrucker4 жыл бұрын
It just comes out of my settlement when I get paid for that load. I love Prime's factoring. So effortless.
@TheJoker-ex5rb4 жыл бұрын
JJ the Trucker that’s a lot less stressful having to worry bout having money for fuel
@JJtheTrucker4 жыл бұрын
Exactly.
@Bo24Yfz3 жыл бұрын
I live down the road from there ...lol
@nick_i3 жыл бұрын
I know I’m a bit late here but I love watching your videos. I’m planning on leaving for prime school next month. I was just wondering, if someone were to have their own authority and chose to do so, do the fuel islands accept regular credit cards like visa or Amex?
@JJtheTrucker3 жыл бұрын
Yes, they do. It's best to get a fuel card somewhere though. Even a co-op card with others that have their own authority can save at least $0.25 to $0.50 per gallon. Not Neary as much savings as Prime, but something is better than nothing.
@markjacob95903 жыл бұрын
I guess you gotta take into consideration the weight of fuel on your truck to..it can put you over on a heavy load..
@JJtheTrucker3 жыл бұрын
Yep, sure can. It's not often, but it can happen.
@TheNewDaPhonz3 жыл бұрын
How did you get your omitracs to talk to you like that??? I have one and did no know they did that???
@JJtheTrucker3 жыл бұрын
Just say "Hello Omnitracs". If it's not working (I had one that didn't work), have it replaced.
@bigdad984 жыл бұрын
Question you done with full do you ned a receipt for your trip sheets?
@JJtheTrucker4 жыл бұрын
Good question Isaiah, thanks for asking. I need receipts for lumper fees and trailer washouts but that's it.
@bigdad984 жыл бұрын
Can you mike a video about your trip sheet? Me you get the bill of labor papers your got to send that in to get pay.
@JJtheTrucker4 жыл бұрын
Sure.
@terryfortia33232 жыл бұрын
Will you be training?
@MrShucaac4 жыл бұрын
True Mentor, Big up" Driver!!!
@seanjonas19934 жыл бұрын
I've been pulling a refer for a while. A little trick to fueling your refer, when you pull forward and put your rear axels on your tractor even with the raised concrete on the front of the fuel island. This is usally about the right spot.
@JJtheTrucker4 жыл бұрын
I'll check that out. I'd have though that would be different at each place, but I'll give it a shot.
@seanjonas19934 жыл бұрын
Its usually a little different at each place but it will get you in the ballpark.
@OnurLektemur4 жыл бұрын
You didn’t close the reefer fuel cap mate😎
@JJtheTrucker4 жыл бұрын
You caught that too, eh? Lol. Fortunately I realized it before I left.
@fcgamez2 жыл бұрын
👍
@omygodedidit82144 жыл бұрын
Did you need any special endorsements to drive for prime?
@JJtheTrucker4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, for some reason they wanted us to get the tanker endorsement just in case? I've never had to drive a tanker and since I'm not in that division, I never will, but they still wanted it. It was very easy to get though, so no big deal.
@someguy84984 жыл бұрын
JJ the Trucker because we can haul barrels of liquid with a combined total greater than 1,000 gallons inside the reefer trailers. Example: I’ve hauled sterilized medical water in 55 gallon drums.
@JJtheTrucker4 жыл бұрын
Ah, yeah, I can see that. Great point.
@davidsandersjr22754 жыл бұрын
How or what app do U look at to find cheap fuel
@JJtheTrucker4 жыл бұрын
I use the Prime app for that. Prime gets deep discounts and they have it all mappe out on their app. They also have a macro I can run on my Qualcomm that will read my current fuel amount and recommend the best stop for me based on routing, prices, taxes, tolls and a bunch of other factors. It's almost too easy.