NOT A FUN SITUATION!! Estes Express Line Haul Driver

[@TravisGinther]

Another great video chuck. If I had my CDL and all the endorsements I’d apply at Estes here where I live. It’s less than 10 mins from my house.

[@Payo11]

Whats stopping you from getting your endorsements

[@Isaihernandez777]

@@Payo11 I have an sr-22 for no insurance, would that disqualify me from driving at Estes? :(

[@fredo2x625]

I have no cdl Estes is down the street how can I work cdl

[@giovannimartinez2145]

Chuck I think there is some audio problems in the beginning of the video

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Was definitely an editing snafu on my part, sorry

[@derekquitter3394]

Love the new camera angles. Gives us a new perspective on the action!

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Thanks, that’s the goal!

[@sa78247]

Sub'd a while back, really enjoy your upbeat attitude Chuck! You always make me smile. I had about 5 yrs OTR but its been 8 years ago, still have my CDL but 73 now and not sure I could handle all you do. Sure wish I'd have tried LTL when a little younger. Love the videos and the pics of rigs at the end (good music also!).

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Thank you sir, I appreciate your support and all your hard work as a driver!!

[@paulwaffler8208]

Nice to see a British truck keep up the good work love your vids

[@Jphillips02]

Hi.Johnnie Phillips here. My dad works at Estes too! I'm most likely going to be a future Estes express driver happy driving chuck!

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

That’s Awesome 👍🏻

[@mikedarr7723]

Hey Chuck, our Toledo (092) terminal has a run that pulls twin '48 trailer using a tandem dolly. Dave G pulls them but he has Extra training to do so and his tandem tractor is outfitted specifically for this. We as P&D drivers are not allowed to use Dave's tractor for city use. I tell other P&D drivers don't even look at his truck.... Lol Thanks for the videos. All Truth. I've been with Estes since 2004

[@BloodEagle.]

Great video man! I'm a dock worker in San Antonio getting ready for the driver program.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

That’s Awesome, you will definitely enjoy being a Driver!! Having your background on the Dock will benefit you greatly in that transition. Much success to you Trevor!! I come through 166 at least once a week. If you ever see a twin screw Volvo 77236 definitely say Hi!! 👊🏻

[@BloodEagle.]

@@TheTulsaTrucker I appreciate it man! I'm super excited and my branch manager is super motivated to get me through it. Can't wait to do P&D. We only have one guy here with a single screw Volvo so if i see you, I'll say hey!

[@kongfeh]

That's a lot of work before you can start with the next job, deliver🥵 Thanks for filming this, looks exhausting enough without filming. 👍🏻👌🏻

[@Dieloacosta7439]

Hi chuck I watch your video and enjoy them, after 33 years driving I still love it I’m out of 046 that’s Orlando and i pull doble 48’s front Groveland to Miami and is nothing like it.stay safe out there ..

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Much appreciated Sir!! So agree to move trucking is in your blood there is nothing like it. Stay safe driver!!

[@davidosborne4293]

Hi Chuck I also am a line hall driver Four estus and they do Double forty eight Fifty three out the California way We do have tandem dollies that periodically show up In Samara, Tennessee, where I am out of for the last 27 years.I've worked the good work

[@clintondarnell5318]

Great video bud! Im a very positive person. But It sure is hard to stay that way 24/7. Im close to it. Lol it seems you are 24/7. You the man Chuck!

[@gwheel3502]

Another great vid, Chuck! The headlights on this truck seem to be terrible! The last truck you had they were so much better.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

The other truck was newer this one is older so no LED.

[@z-reviews3706]

I remember on one of the first line haul runs I ever did at XPO my lead trailer was overweight by nearly 1500 at the rear, yet it made it over 1000 miles of driving from three or four different drivers before I scaled it and found it. I knew it right away because the trailer wheels looked flat from the extra weight. I’ve since gone back to doing P&D

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

You definitely have to watch the weights.

[@paulw3714]

Thanks again for the ride along Chuck, Stay Safe! It was my experience as a company driver to maintain a good working relationship with the guy in charge of parts and wrenches 😆

[@JeffLynn-x1j]

Currently have just my class A cdl for 10 years and currently a diesal tech. Wanting to switch over to driving and it seems estes is the place everyone seems happy at from watching your videos and reading. What are my options with estes?

[@fredo2x625]

Man these older trucks and cars you can’t see the headlights lights

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Totally agree, LED is the way to go.

[@robertchryssikos7893]

Hi chuck how are you doing today hopefully you have a great holiday

[@TruckinDavo]

New Seat..oh boyl. Way to a truckers heart right there lol

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

You know it 😁

[@kevinbester881]

Enjoying the content, watching from the UK 🇬🇧 1 question is it just doubles you move or do you also do triples?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Some terminals do triples mine does not.

[@thesmithsonian6378]

I’m a fresh cdl a holder with double/triple and tanker. I took my hazmat test on Feb 5. Passed it. Needed fingerprints. Got them Feb 7. The new law dropped on Feb 7 for needing classes for hazmat. I’m being told that I’ll have to have classes to get my hazmat even though I took and passed the test before the deadline. Not having hazmat has already prevented me from getting hired at Old Dominion. I’m not sure they will give me my hazmat when the fingerprints clear. I’m stuck in a grey area where nobody has answers. It’s frustrating. Supposedly you can’t take the test until you pass the hazmat course. I’ve already taken the test. So it would seem like I should be good to go but it’s looking like the BMV doesn’t think that’s the case. So here we are, stuck, nobody knows where to go or the cost for hazmat, which we need to get hired in for these local home daily ltl jobs that provide the training we need. I have no clue what to do.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

I have heard it’s already creating a mess and your story is going to be all too common. Sorry, you are dealing with this.

[@bradnewell9234]

Great video Chuck!

[@yeremy7144]

Great video chuck been running extra for 7 months estes brought me in at the 2 year rate only 5 months away from too pay..

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

They are bumping is 2 year guys to top pay next month. 👍🏻

[@matthew52407]

Always enjoy watching safe travels.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Thanks Matthew for the support sir!! 👊🏻

[@johnmcleodvii]

I just took a quick look at the federal regulations on trailer length. The max length for a trailer in a double is 28.5 feet.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

You can pull 48-53 doubles in some states on certain interstates like in KS and Oklahoma etc.

[@GP-Stonyman]

Hi Chuck another great video it’s a shame you have to drag those trailers to get enough room to get to the landing gear. 🙏🏾

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

It happens but they really don’t drag as they are lifted off the ground slightly, now if they are dropping high then there might be some dragging. If I think it’s going to be too bad will have a hostler pull it out for me.

[@Phystetic]

You can’t pull double 53’s lol that’s illegal. However you can pull double 48’s. Those are called Turnpike Doubles. We pull those at UPS Ground

[@Phystetic]

@@oubrioko thank you I did not know that! Makes sense I used to work for FedEx Freight and I was doing a run out to Whittier & Orange County, CA and I saw this truck hauling a ginormous windmill type thing had to have police escorts, so I can believe two 53’s are doable

[@altoncampbell6943]

Hey Chuck, love your videos. Does Estes hire people with no experience for yard jockey positions? You stay safe brother. I'm a retired military policeman. Remember, Keep Moving Foward!

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Thank you sir for your service!! Yes, they hire yard jockeys with no CDL. Definitely apply if there is a terminal near you. Even if there is not a position posted call ask for the terminal manager. They like to hire veterans!!

[@TennesseeTrout419]

We pull double 48ft and triples in turnpike areas that allow it.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Several companies do, good way to move some serious products

[@codyshilhanek3072]

it sure did thanks chuck be safe out there

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Thanks Cody for stopping by the channel sir!!

[@billlevassiur8274]

Do you ever pull triples ? Thanks for the ride. Be safe in your travels and in your life.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

We do not out of my terminal. There are guys out of the Wichita Kansas terminal, you probably seen one of them in the video.

[@fabedog87]

Solid videos ! 💯 i just got my CDL class on my own , any pointers on getting some experience thanks !

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Pepsi, coke,r Budweiser, Cisco, US Foods will hire new drivers. Get your 1 year and then bolt for LTL. 👍🏻

[@fabedog87]

@@TheTulsaTrucker you the man !!

[@nfm1984]

those rub rails probably getting some use in the terminals fo sho lol

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Definitely 😂

[@savenger9976]

When you said that life is short I've now joined the military as a military transport and I work in some convoys. I gust wanted to say that thank you for the opportunity to challenge my self with your quote. Now I'm soon going to retire in 9 years. I was wondering if they take people with military trucking experience?

[@frankthetank9983]

A lot of trucking companies hire veterans, if your mos is military transport I think you get your CDL automatically. I know Army 88M you get your civilian CDL. I’m thinking about re enlisting in the reserves as a 88M either this year or the next before I turn 33 which is the cut off. I’m doing the YRC freight driving academy on the 14th to get my CDL. Wouldn’t mind weekend warrior military transport HOOAH

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Franks is spot on. Thank you for your service

[@grahamlive]

If they started paying us by the mile in the UK I don’t think I’d continue trucking. I don’t think I could sit at distribution centres for the utterly ludicrous times that we get delayed, knowing I’m not getting payed for that time. Paid by the mile would simply not make any sense here. I’d much rather get paid for my time.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

In our world of LTL we are always moving very little sitting.

[@JoeSmith-nu8oo]

Those are some light pups! They max them out where I'm at😂

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Yea, from time to time we have 20-21k but normally 15k or less

[@larryellison185]

That is quite a workout unhooking and hooking up the trailers. I think I counted a total of 20 time you got in and out of the truck! Nice work Chuck.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

You definitely get the blood moving 😁

[@Miguel_Garcia.]

Why do some trailers say Estes and some have a different company on them

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Some say GI because it’s a company they purchased 15 plus years ago and still use some of those trailers.

[@robertmunter9387]

Thanks for the video, appreciate you, GOD bless.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Thanks Robert 👊🏻

[@juststuffwithwolfe4482]

U probably already answered this but what’s the point of the two little trailers

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

It’s for logistical purposes. We can haul two trailers going to different terminals at once.

[@juststuffwithwolfe4482]

@@TheTulsaTrucker ohhhh

[@michaelawise48]

Thanks Chuck !

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Much appreciated

[@robertmunter9387]

Chuck, I am going to be 60 this year, have my CDL with the endorsements, thinking of retiring, do any companies like Estes hire part time drivers? Thank you and GOD bless

[@alanack67]

Lots of union shops hire "spares, casuals, ect) before becoming a "list" (full time employee)... lots of these guys are retired and like being able to make their own schedules. Great option.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Estes doesn’t but as the other driver commented unions do.

[@edwagner8368]

Love the videos

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Thanks Ed much appreciated 👊🏻

[@nickpanda9322]

How you ever hauled double 53 foot trailer at the same time

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

We don’t do double 53’s just double and triples 28’s

[@nickpanda9322]

@@TheTulsaTrucker ok

[@MGower4465]

When pulling doubles, are there any advantages in putting the heavier one ahead or behind the lighter one? Or is it just the order they need to be dropped off?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

The heavy one is always the lead. It rides smoother and less tail whip.

[@MGower4465]

@@TheTulsaTrucker Thank you. Keep it safe out there boss.

[@opie2522]

Hey Chuck, got a quick question. I’m currently LTL Linehaul. I’m considering jumping ship and applying at Estes in my area for a position labeled as OTR Driver. Can you tell us what the OTR position is? What’s a realistic number of miles the OTR position could expect to get?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

It’s what we call and Extra Board Driver!! You basically run regional, out 5 days home for 2 - 2/12 days. Normally 2,800-3,000 miles away. Top pay is .7725 currently plus 8.50 per drop and hook. Estes is a great place to work for sure.

[@BossJohnson72]

Your extra board experience is also highly dependent on where your home terminal is. If you near northeast its highly not worth it

[@jakereed8282]

Hey chuck do you know if they hire folks with auto restrictions? Got a friend looking into Estes. His got all his endorsements.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

I have heard they are beginning to hire drivers with that restriction for P&D but not line haul as of yet at least not to my knowledge. Definitely have him apply

[@jakereed8282]

@@TheTulsaTrucker 10-4 sir thanks for the reply.

[@billlevassiur8274]

I noticed you have a 3 axle tractor. What do you prefer, a 2 axle or 3 axle ?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Definitely a twin screw for sure. Never have to worry about weight plus it’s rides smoother in my opinion.

[@frankputnam3532]

Your truck got a sleep 🛏

[@Redking2017]

at the begining when the camera switched. the audio didnt come through

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Editing snafu on my part 😂

[@chuyy96]

Is it me or did the video go silent between 1:04 and 1:28 for any one else?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

No, it’s was an editing error 😂

[@fanandobonnie2118]

Yes este express carry 53 with 30 double Only Midwest like utah

[@robertgreene9181]

Can you talk about your Gps I want to know if is good thanks Before I get one

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

The Garmin OTR series is the best GPS I have used. I have the 1000 but you get the 700 or 800 series.

[@jamesgedda8871]

Chuck, what year is your Volvo?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

2016

[@tinman6922]

Running the extra board are you off on the weekends

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Some drivers are but not all of them.

[@jmchinch]

First Fleet logo looks a lot like Averitt

[@pigybak]

Liking the new views.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Thanks for that feedback

[@samueldjohnson]

What if you put a 28 footer and a 53 footer

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

I have seen it before.

[@lawrencesmith5294]

I enjoy your video.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Much appreciated Lawrence 👊🏻

[@tommycreamer2001]

Did you notice the one camera view no audio?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Yea, was an editing snafu 😂

[@Hurricane96]

Chuck what is a “hub combo” driver

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

They do a little bit of everything. Line haul, work the dock and help P&D when needed.

[@jeffhubbard2518]

( not being critical) you all park your trailers really close to each other .

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

😂😂. They are close

[@mannymartinez2206]

Careful with the hand placing it in front like that.

[@mannymartinez2206]

Of the dolly

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Always

[@michaelkane732]

how many miles on that old volvo?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

830k and she rides like a dream

[@antoniijackson5894]

Did u get it fixed

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Got a new one 👍🏻

[@robertfranki5477]

Traillers very close together

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Definitely

[@stevegosney1326]

Chuck… does this truck have a manual transmission in it?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Yes 10 speed

[@stevegosney1326]

Well that’s FABULOUS!!!

[@HeyArnoldGotAFootballHead]

I noticed the hap between your tractor and lead ..... whats the wheelbase on that truck ? Gotta be atleast 200 that trailer sits waaaaaay back

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

I actually moved the 5th wheel forward before I left. Was definitely way to far back. We do call them stretch limos 😂😂

[@martinehrlich2748]

Is your truck a manual trans??

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

My current truck is a 10 speed manual

[@jessebourgelas8811]

1:03 - 1:28 no audio.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Sorry about that editing snafu on my part

[@JC-bl9bo]

Am I the only one that lost sound for a minute or 2?

[@grahamlive]

Nope. Audio cuts out for a bit at the beginning.

[@JC-bl9bo]

@@grahamlive ok good, not just me. Thanks.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

It was an editing snafu 😂. Sorry about that.

[@JC-bl9bo]

@@TheTulsaTrucker no prob, just didn't know if was something everyone was seeing. Great video though. I used to work night, midnight or 1 AM start, I absolutely loved it. Local class B truck driver that worked nights. Unfortunately with nights it was weekends too.

[@JasimBaloch]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@fredo2x625]

Chuck does drivers from your terminal drive from 📍 to Maryland 📍?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

No sir, we run mainly the Midwest