My First Week As A Lease Operator

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[@marcminor7049]

I don’t do snow chains either,even though they’re on the truck. I’ll always remember what my safety instructor said to us about 11 years ago,” If the weather gets to were you have to put chains on it’s time to shut it down!”

[@certifiedtxnio9764]

As a fire fighter that’s not an option for us we gotta throw them thangs on and it’s a pain in the ass

[@ROCCET30S]

Yep that's the same thing I was told and going to live by

[@ashlynsmith6035]

My instructor told me the same so I never use them

[@lonniejohnson8852]

Be careful out there Nia. Your a gorgeous woman and there are sickos. So carry if you have too. Stay safe.

[@briantarr585]

Stay safe and keep your sanity. You will soon find out that the driving is the easy part. All the paperwork required is going to be a bit overwhelming at first but you’ll soon have it down when you develop your own system. Looking forward to following you on this journey

[@BlueWinter22]

Loving how you go through step-by-step with all your paperwork and what your loads are. Where your going and Where you have been. And all of your interactions with lil palm. Thanks for the terrific insights of your job. Keep up the wonderful work.

[@Wayne-fl6xn]

Good luck Big Rig Travels is having a slow time , seems fright is slow all over. Thank you love what your doing. Your smart, God bless Safe travels.

[@ronsmith4968]

Hey Young Lady,$3 per mile may seem like alot,but you have to factor in deadhead,weight MPG,Road terrain e.t.c...everything associated with the operating cost of that truck,comes out of that $3 per mile. If you profit $900 for 2 days,that's $450 per day before you have to pay taxes & put up for maintenance. Not including what you need to pay yourself,and living expenses. Rule of thumb in a good market,is always aim for an average of $$1,000 per day or more. Budget real tight for the next 2 months,because then you will get the full picture on your Expenses. Also,never let them deadhead you 355 miles,that is alot of fuel to be using and not making any money. 150 should be the worse case scenerio. Just looking out,more to come from me !

[@nobull4414]

It's a 70/30 split to the truck and the lessee has to pay the 30% self-employment tax.

[@matusala8322]

Why do people bring up taxes? There’s no universal tax system. We all pay different amount of taxes. She might don’t have to pay any taxes on that $900 we don’t know her tax situations.

[@blkcobra03]

@@jamesyellow3925 She will learn. Give her time to learn

[@ronsmith4968]

@@matusala8322 it's not a literal example,it's an example. Calm down !

[@matt89108]

@@matusala8322 Taxes are a huge part of being a company lease driver. The US self-employment tax is 30%, 15.3% of gross is FICA which is mandatory. The balance is federal, State, and local. Everyone pays the same except for people that live and pay taxes in States that don't tax wage income.

[@fernandon6466]

For my paperwork, I bought a binder and some clear plastic things where I put the paperwork in. Works perfectly. Congratulations on your new truck and company. I’m also a prime inc driver so Hy 🔥

[@patrickgerth4570]

That's what I love about Huskies! They try to talk to you. It is so cute. Glad you can share your long hall experience.

[@jimmyfiscus1977]

In your paperwork organization: scan it when done as you usually do. Save the paperwork and store it, when near parents home, a relative, or your car, remove the oaperwork and save it until you know that you dont need it anymore. But for now, if you have to turn those papers in, hold onto them until you need to turn them in. Use the plastic case, or clipboard case, or briefcase to store the papers, in the meantime. Saving Receipts will be a pain in the butt, so you will need something bigger to save them if you get any reimbursement for that or just to keep for your taxes or whatwver reason you need them for.

[@antoniomalone6884]

That’s why she needs a business account so she can swipe her business card for everything dealing with the truck it’s less of hassle. Get your LLC and run under that EIN also register for a Duns and Bradstreet number. 🤘🏾💯🫡

[@MrMlbfan6]

apple notes helps out a lot tbh

[@nobull4414]

Your CPA will have all the necessary software, like receipt minder, that transfers real-time to your account and also saves to the cloud.

[@semiwandering295]

Great advice thanks for post

[@danielgraf8957]

Not sure why ppl tell her what to do she knows what to do

[@christopherrichards4205]

Glad to see you are stepping up trying something new. Give ya a little advise slide that 5th wheel forward close that gap to help with fuel mileage. Another bit of advise learn your tricks fuel cost per mile. On average a trick that gets 6mpg with fuel prices at $5.00 per gallon has a operating cost of $1.00 per mile. When you get your trucks fuel cost per mile figured you can cut your fuel expenses on each load to increase your net profit.

[@ajbarnes777]

14:03 My goodness, I wasn't ready! You look absolutely stunning! Congrats on the new truck. Stay safe and stay climbing! Wishing you great success moving forward. Also, the pup had me rolling the way he was talking to you in the truck. lol

[@Jaksur_Trucker]

Ty for sharing😂😂😂

[@jeffro8373]

I love watching you drive and hearing about your trips.

[@nicholas969741]

Good luck on your new journey Nia! You'll do fine, as long as you put the work in it'll all pay off. You a hustler so that won't be a problem for you. Stay safe out there 🙏🏽 💪🏽.

[@timmaydatrucka928]

GET IT GIRL! Be careful going out through Colorado, if you do. I have heard they are already getting snow up in the mountains

[@rogerg0834]

😢 already? 😭

[@fortheloveofdeltaco]

​@@rogerg0834there are a lot of places with snow already, that's why the chain requirements are when they are.

[@drewandrews109]

For your paperwork. After every washout,tractor wash, fuel, scale etc.. on all of your receipts for that trip write down your trip number and date plus tractor number. Also keep a trailer record as well. Write down the times you begin your trip and arrives to your various stops,drops n hooks and terminals, customers, and drop yards. It might seem like alot more paperwork, but it will be worth it in the long run. At some point pickup an auto receipt scanner for your lap top to keep on a file.

[@jimmyfiscus1977]

Thank you so much for sharing your travels! Glad that you are liking what Prime has done for you in preparation being a new driver for them. A friend showed me how to put on chains. It is simple, but it will be a pain. You can do it! I am sure that you will be prepared driving in ice/snow, but you will become comfortable over time. Dont be scared, you will master cold time driving. Start out slow and easy and get used to it.

[@nobull4414]

She has years of experience, Prime showed her the paperwork.

[@jackryan1809]

Not bad money, i hope you and everyone who takes that step the best.

[@Ohiostategenerationx]

In the one scene Palm was looking like a driver waiting to get unloaded and thinking about what he wanted for lunch.

[@LaughingRandomly]

If you don't have one already, be sure to get an accountant, especially one familiar with trucking. Money well worth spending. And they can help you organize too. Love your new truck, black cherry is my favorite color vehicles. Stay safe‼️😉😎

[@martindorsey2708]

Thanks for the content. Very inspiring. I start my truck driving school here in Cincinnati tomorrow morning. I'm like a kid in a candy store. God Bless your journey.

[@LarryBratcher-h6q]

I'm glad you got new truck and back on the road again be safe God bless you and pomey❤

[@raykrv6a]

Your pup cracks me up. I got up at 7:00 this morning and let my GSD out. He let me go back to sleep until 8:00 and was bouncing on me and rubbing his face on mine. Ranger's 106 lbs and best dog I've had.

[@angelbowen5951]

Same here with the tire socks, I can't even pick up a bag of chains lol

[@kennethparent8544]

Love your videos Nia I come from a truck driving family my Dad and two of my three brothers were all truck drivers my worked for mayflower movers for 23 years drove tractor trailer and then drove for finest super markets for 15 years then he used to work for a company that delivered computer parts keypads and modems for older computers back in the day when they first came out late 70s from Connecticut to California when they get to California they would deliver the and pick up a load of raisins or fruit to bring back here Massachusetts or Connecticut area later in his life he started a business with my brother and my cousin and my uncle but his own 1974 cabover Peterbilt my brother had a 1971 Kenworth they had a 1976 transtar cabover and a 1973 cabover Freightliner my dad had one of the first classe licenses in the City of Springfield Massachusetts when they came out with the different classes of licenses but I believe he was one of the first three drivers in the City of Springfield to get a class A license back I believe in the 1950s my dad retired from driving around 1990 with well over 4 million miles of safe driving he has numerous pins for multiple years of safe driving that you used to get from the national safety I have numerous 3 and five-year pins that he used to get for the years of safe driving my dad passed away in January of 2017 he was 98 years old he was also in what they call the civilian conservation corps CCC camps they were run like the military back in the 1930s he helped to build to water dams so I am proud of you working hard because truck driving is one of the hardest jobs there is to do especially driving by yourself over the road I have a great respect for someone who can do what you do especially being a woman and being alone like you are I salute you and I enjoy your videos very much❤❤❤❤ keep up the good work and hard work that you do

[@RealRouteBoyzLLC]

I wanted to know what the second load was paying that would be cool if you did a breakdown of each load keeping the transparency to those who talk crap about being a lease driver lol but awesome video glad to see you on the road again🙏🏽 Stay safe Truck Driver

[@JoeMomma926]

Your whole attitude is so positive and you seem super happy. It's awesome to watch your journey 😊

[@mrsaveabuck5969]

Thank you for creating these Amazing videos! You're such an inspiration! Palm is absolutely beautiful! Congrats on your new truck and your new company!I am so happy for you! Thank you!

[@jamesschaffhausen4466]

Paperwork in binders good idea 💡 i photographs with my phjne too. In case dispatch needed a cooy right away. I could email them a photo . be safe and thanks for sharing your adventures, too.❤😇💯💪👀☝️🌏🚚🚛🚚❤😎👍

[@davepelfrey3958]

Just curious how your weight has been on these heavy loads. Looks like your fifth wheel needs to be moved forward until your trailer is straight over the front forward tandems. I drove 10 years and never used chains, if the roads were that bad I found a place to park for awhile until conditions improved. Just too risky to chance it, other drivers could hit you. Just my too cents worth. Love seeing Palm and hang in there girl. Peace ✌.

[@just_rylie.f]

Keep up the KZbin Hustle Miss Nia👌...( Much Love to You and Palm )

[@mikeskidmore6754]

Sliding the 5th wheel is to get the weight the correct between the tandems and the front axle.. You want your 5th wheel pine forward of the center of the tandems.

[@fortheloveofdeltaco]

If you are talking about the trip sheet, you should get that started as soon as you get the load assignment on your PRIME app. The customer code is on there for your 01. Don't put your 90 on there until you deliver it, in case you get repowered or drop it at a drop yard. Get some big envelopes, like the ones that Driver Lineup uses to put your paperwork in. I used to write the trip number on mine when I drove for PRIME. My driver code was LOZAA for umpteen years. I miss PRIME, but...

[@michaelcrone2333]

As a former trucker, I would like to say that your work ethic seems to be good and consistent. Trucking is a tough bizness and you seem to be able to stick with it if you want to do it. Even though you've been in the biz a couple years, you don't know it but you've still got much to learn. Hard to believe you're making videos as you are on the clock and rolling down the road. That's DANGEROUS. For you and those on the road with you. You appearance is probably exciting to those checking you out at the truck stops, but low cut tank tops, etc is unprofessional. Strapless Crocs are the same as flip-flops on your feet. Hope you don't have to slam on brakes sometime! Your comment: "OMG, these people aren't letting me on the highway!" is very telling. It is YOUR responsibility to get up to speed and merge into traffic. I hope you are successful in the trucking biz and that you become a skilled truck driver.

[@stlukes09bymycreator98]

🙏🌹Nia’ I wish you had more light out there I just worry for you because it’s so dark out there on their parking lots, you would think they would light it up while your moving those huge trailers around. Take care and be safe Dave from Texas 🙏🇺🇸.

[@valentemolinar5781]

Good luck nia. Be safe out there. Your going to do great

[@robertruschak7083]

You got this! Just let your dog handle all the paperwork

[@RoDoesIt]

Congratulations frfr! Do your thang and don’t worry about the haters!! The haters will always be there. They make us stronger!💪🏾🫶🏽💯

[@Hellraiser32976]

1st, what a beautiful truck and driver.. it's nice to watch videos with respectful women drivers.. I hope u have a successful adventure.. get a 3-5 feet bungee cord.. put it across the catwalk.. and u can put airhose and electric cord underneath the cord so u don't have to reach every time to get it. Saves wear and tear

[@JacobRobAJ]

Great vlog & outfits as always. Hope to see more videos from you soon.

[@Burning-ru7ht]

Love from Africa Kenya💕...! Success in your journey in Prime . Queen of the trucks👑..

[@Badass_Rooster]

I’m so excited for you! Thanks for bringing us along!! Stay safe!!

[@duanehanson8842]

You have to be the only trucker i can watch with midriff showing and not be repulsed. Admire your ethic. You definitely bring much to the table. Good Luck with the Lease. Like your truck and your dog.

[@ronsmith4968]

Remember,COLD weather you will get less fuel economy. When filling your fuel tamks,figure the distance you need to travel divide it by your MPG put that much fuel in the tank,or fill up at a half a tank. Fuel will be your 2nd expense next to maintenance. DON'T feel the need to fill up your tanks all tbe way at every stop, Unless you will be traveling across 80 alot.

[@devaughn2010]

Congrats Nia 🎉🎉 Catching up on what I missed and I’m loving the Growth !

[@aaronfox5808]

Congrats and best wishes going out to you. That was in a positive way. You got this.... just may have some growing lessons on their systems, they have so many things available to help you succede.

[@bobbenoit9977]

I have to say I'm so impressed with your skills and pre trip inspections. And your positive outlook. I been driving 44 years . 4.7 million miles under my belt .. my record is clean like gold . Keep up the amazing job and confident. Outlook your amazing...

[@davidhopper4433]

Congratulations on your new lease! Looking in from the outside Prime appears to be a good company. Good luck on your journey. 😊( new sub )

[@antonlivingstone]

You're doing an excellent job.Keep up the good work.We appreciate you delivering the food for everybody and I hope you and your family are having a blessingbe safe out there💜👑

[@briansumner6439]

You and Pom have a safe trip out there and I wish you good luck hopefully everything works out with Prime.

[@LouisRivera]

So excited for you in your new company and looking forward for more of your journey

[@karensullivan6445]

You should have Pom outside with you during pre trip or anytime it’s dark or if you’re in a area alone. Put a belt around your waist and strap his leash to it. It’s too much trafficking out here. Be safe!

[@wheelmanclothingcompany6626]

Get a accordion file for all your receipts. Separate them per month each slot,then Separate each job per date for that month. It will help you organize and if you need to go back and look for a specific job,it will make it easier and quicker. Hope this helps.

[@firebird_613]

Welcome back and great video keep up the amazing work 👍 and hope you are having a blessed and happy Sunday ☺️🙏❤

[@doublea8447]

Just slide the 5th wheel forward right between the two drive axles on the tractor, than weigh it. Should be fine for most loads

[@neteaadrian1654]

Thank you for the video, wish you all the best and safe trips.

[@MrWater500]

👋🏼 Nia have a Wonderful Thursday. You are great I love your videos keep up the good work and tell Palm I said hi.

[@robekiel1]

Loving your videos so calming

[@mevmevl-s8f]

sizin adınıza sevindim...Allah size kolaylık versin....

[@fortheloveofdeltaco]

In certain states, California for instance, you might be required to apply your autosocks or cables because the highway patrol won't let you just sit there and wait for the thaw. Some of them will write you a ticket and call you a tow truck. Their law won't let you decline that, and you'll have to pay the tow truck before they release you. Another thing, in Arkansas, Wyoming, and I can't remember what other state, you cannot park on the right of way on the highway or the ramps. But if you know PRIME rules, you'll know that PRIME doesn't allow shoulder or ramp parking in any state.

[@DCigar]

That’s pretty hilarious considering all I see are prime trailers on the shoulders of interstates taking their breaks - or a punjabi from Cali.

[@jsp5407]

Proud of you queen

[@2ndAmendment-Jeffrey]

I think the 5th wheel pin may need to be centered between the 2 axles. Mileage may improve after a few miles are put on the truck.

[@RiZenAsH]

That’s where I always set mine on every truck I’ve gotten in 7 years of driving. It clears the reefer easy enough and I’ve never had to adjust it to make weight.

[@qua_sharp4173]

Also less wear on the rear drives centering the weight with the inter-axle ...

[@waynesalkeld8419]

Like the new truck,Hope the new job goes well for you.

[@nachocabrera134]

Hi from San Diego, about the 5th wheel , depending on truck make I believe there’s an air switch on the dash to release the lock pins to move it to the desired position. Good luck on your new endeavor.

[@Marco-u5k]

Lol took the words outta my mouth with those socks 😂I hear bad things. Be careful toots

[@edd.lombardo]

Hello beautiful, I was looking forward to seeing you, I am glad to see that you are well, and I love your dog, your best companion ❤✌🏻💯🇺🇸

[@howardwilliams5145]

Please be safe out there on the road ❤❤❤❤❤

[@mikewencho4520]

I like how neat you keep your truck!! Mike from Cleveland Ohio

[@matches81]

You’ll want to slide that fifth wheel to the middle. That will work well for 99.9% of the loads we haul at Prime.

[@matthewworley2953]

I love your videos! I start truck driving school on Monday, and I can't wait!!

[@racheligutierrez9917]

Huskie ready to drive so cute

[@johnsmith-wd5sq]

Doing a Great job Nia! Love your Sneakers!

[@mikerivera3708]

Everything about you is perfect...your smile your personality and your vibe is DOPE❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@gerardzilla]

Love watching you congratulations on being a lease operator keep going 💪

[@binwang2905]

I give each trip an envelop with all ppw in. Mark info on cover like trip number, date, mileage, etc.

[@lionelhubbard5612]

Please becareful here be safe out here very proud of u here keep good work up very proud of you thank u let me watch u on KZbin apparently you here beautiful truck

[@pacjackfavor]

Nia you my girl, you the bomb baby. YOU ROCK. Much love girl.

[@georgehasler142]

Nia maybe you should get some paper clips for your paper work glad to see you back always love you videos and as always drive carefully

[@rolos2493]

Good luck on ur journey thanks for sharing be safe ❤

[@Michael-z2v5j]

I'm so happy for you, I will wish you the best with your new company and many blessings,that everything will work out for you nia, and then you get to see many places that you never been before, be careful and safe, god bless you and pom ❤.

[@geraldthompson7749]

Keep That Pete Clean Driver , But Winter Time That's Hard To Do , Stay Safe & I Feel Like You're Gonna Do Good With This 🙏👍🚚✌️😀

[@r8relkysm13]

FYI on paperwork the benefits of the lease is that prime. Send you a statement weekly or biweekly that has all expenses that is bought through prime or any lease company so you don’t need to keep track of that too much you do have to save anything that you’re purchasing with your own money that is ran through the business mostly food and entertainment so you don’t have to get too crazy filing paperwork your biggest expenses are fuel and tires just a little insight I’ve been trucking 30 years with 16 years of owning theses things wish you the best luck

[@brianpierce7483]

Darn you made me so nervous doing a pre check at night on a quiet road be safe !

[@jeremyramos467]

Congratulations on your new truck nia

[@cuisinedehicham3044]

Thank you so much for those videos,it helps me so much 🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹

[@DavidVidaurri]

Great work Ms Nia, keep on trucking❤

[@thetexastrucker7934]

Super glad u and Pom joined the prime family. Yall are a great asset here. Looks like ur already taking advantage of being in control of where and how much you fuel. You may never use those auto socks but you do have to have them on the truck during winter for Dot purposes. Didnt ur friend Godda get a truck too?

[@htsahtsa2063]

Girl your absolutely beautiful, be safe out there keep trucking

[@keithh8149]

Also make sure you double check the macro 19 and or load info, some of those meat plants have their own washout they want you to use, thus not necessary all the time to washout prior, could save you some time

[@robertfinch6220]

NICE TRUCK I LOVE YOUR DOG TOO YOU BE SAFE OUT THERE I JUST LEFT COLORADO DENVER AT THAT DONT YOU JUST LOVE THE TWISTIES OUT THERE DRIVING UP AND DOWN THE HIGHWAY MOUNTAIN’S ON BOTH SIDE’S OF YOU IT WAS ACTUALLY FUN TO ME BUT BE SAFE AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR BABY PUPPY 🐶

[@nitrofish1974]

I love your doggie ❤

[@juanvallejo2876]

Once your a owner op it’s a big change on expenses you will see a lot of money back and forth..goodluck ❤

[@BrianPhilibert-c4b]

You don’t have to take your air lines off or anything to slide your fifth wheel. It will slide easier hooked to your trailer just put on your air brakes if you need to or push on both of your brakes on the truck and you’ll get her done.

[@quiarawalker8068]

Hey Nia. Good to see you back on the road. With you having a reefer it may be preferable for your fifth wheel to be back a little so that you can make tight maneuvers. If it’s throwing off your weight then just have it adjusted

[@VPatron804]

Congratulations on your first week beautiful thanks for dropping a blog before Sunday football

[@OTRBandit]

Don’t you have air slide 5th wheel? I think your fuel mileage is not where it should be because that 5th wheel is all the way back.

[@drifter8530]

Good Luck and nothing but we'll wishes in your new adventure.

[@NickManCuso59]

Hello gorgeous ! ❤ Hope all is well with you. To help stay organized for starters get yourself a briefcase ,a bunch of paper clips ,and a highlighter pen. Works well for me anyway.

[@kennethjohnson2926]

Congratulations on your new journey and stay safe out there 😁😁

[@bovanrichard8002]

All you have to do is make sure when you move your fifth wheel. The flaps where the front tires meet and the edge of the trailer. That's where they need to be.

[@michaelmendiola8862]

Good vibes on your new journey