Poor Trucker VS Rich Trucker: Which One Are You?

[@uncleal13]

One of the things that made me succeed as an Owner Operator was the word NO. It didn’t belong in my vocabulary. If dispatch asked if I would do a certain load I always said yes. Sure some of them sucked, but after a while the dispatchers knew they could count on me and they started to save the juicy loads for me.

[@AnthonyHermo-j3p]

Ohh 😯👍wow

[@borisscepanovic1684]

Same here.For the past 28 years.With one small, insignificant difference.Every time I say yes and I do it,even worse load is waiting for me when I come back.Oh,well.

[@kolejnipolscykrakersi]

Doing pretty good ever since I stopped driving Cascadia.. 40 days out of 90 I worked for certain company, that piece of 1 year old crap was in a garage. Spare Cascadias were even worse. Hard to make money like that..

[@GoFishing813]

Good videos always 🔥🔥🔥

[@CALICOAST805fishermanlopez76]

I watch other trucking panels but this one is the best in my book. I been recovering from a lung sickness and I got out of trucking but miss it 😆. Go LAKERS BYRON SCOTT BACK IN THE DAYS. LOL IDLING THE TRUCK MY BOSS Got MAD ONE TIME CAUSE OF THAT BUT THE Other BOSS SAID GO AHEAD DO IT YOU CANT BE HOT OR COLD.

[@victorcastillo9413]

APU helps some but the bottom line is THE RATES!!! This guy Ronin gives good advice but there's other times he's full of........... It's the RATE and NOTHING else.

[@thatsreality5184]

Hey Ronin, didn't you do a video on ELD ,systems that were recently banned by the FMCSA ? And where can I find it ?

[@davidtrucker84]

I got APU on my truck but I’m still broke

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

My brotha, we need to re-evaluate your earnings then because if you're saving big on fuel and still not earning much something is amiss

[@stanleybest8833]

I need to listen to this guy Ronen

[@FelixSeis-g1f]

He puts driver facing dash cams in his trucks.. he is part of the problem

[@jodiholbrook3229]

APU is a good $$$saving, but it’s so noisy ! It’s like having a lawnmower idling in the bunk bed. I wish TK/Carrier can make something more quiet

[@FelixSeis-g1f]

Battery apu+solar panel, problem solved

[@jodiholbrook3229]

@ just need to convince my boss, a big challenge !

[@SOLightt]

Im looking for a webastos for the cabine and engine, what the difference with an apu?

[@kennykedits]

Simple little thing cost alot, One thing to go with wasting money idling your truck all night is the more engine hours on the engine itself which could cause more repairs come sooner then later down the road.

[@roncuthrell1083]

I tried getting an APU all road trucks they said no

[@brianzarling9005]

.40 cpm for fuel

[@Artur_Khazin]

Wouldn't it be so nice if life was that easy. You do not want to shut that engine off if the temperature is below -20c or -5f . You need to keep warm air charging trailer brake chambers and DEF tank warmers and fuel tank return line to warm up your diesel. The generator will cost you about $1200 annually maintenance plus about a gallon and hour while in use.

[@canadiantrucker79]

Ice never had an issue. The APU runs through the return line, returning warm fuel to the tanks. The APU also runs off the tracks cooling system also keeping antifreeze moving through the trucks system. As for warm air in the brake chambers? Ya that's not a thing. Even if the air was warm from the compressor, it's cold before it gets in the chambers. Not that it matters. You need DRY air in the chambers. That's why you drain your supply tank daily. If equipped with an air dryer, check the filter. For God's sakes use brake line antifreeze in both the emergency and service lines about once a week or when you swap trailers (winter only). Another thing that saves drivers thousands a year ..... DO YOUR DAMN PRE/POST TRIPS. It's more than just kicking a tire

[@Artur_Khazin]

@canadiantrucker79 Yeah, you do that in those temperatures. You're just asking for trouble. It doesn't warm up your fuel in fuel tanks, don't lie. However, because I choose where I run, I've only managed to Idle 250 hours this whole year so far. How do you justify spending $20.000 dollars on the APU. Back in 2008, I had a thermo king unit, which I've spent $8.000 on, and even back then, it wasn't worth it, I only kept the truck for 4 years.

[@canadiantrucker79]

@Artur_Khazin it was just -40 here and there was no issue. There is no lie here. Just facts. Winter is far from new to me. If you don't know how an APU works, that's fine, just say so. Maybe you had a bad experience, but that doesn't change the facts. An APU will save you a lot of money. And like the video said, the Canadian government helps us to buy one. After that it's up to you to maintain it.

[@Artur_Khazin]

@canadiantrucker79 Oh yeah, you're one of those super truckers that dependent on government stimulus checks.

[@Artur_Khazin]

@canadiantrucker79 You still haven't provided a clear understanding of justification spending 20.000 dollars. Show me the breakdown. You want to teach old dog new tricks.

[@amichaelxu]

I thing Carrier should pay you for this.😄

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Right? That would be awesome!

[@michaelcopeland8985]

It doesn't cost 4 bucks an hr to run your truck at night

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Do the math, if it's not at least 4 bucks, it's pretty darn close

[@kingloc6042]

950rpm = 0.7 gallons per hour. Diesel at $3-$5 per gallon... Math seems close. $4 per hour to idle.

[@michaelcopeland8985]

@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News 3.02 in north dakota

[@michaelcopeland8985]

@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News do a video on how much a apu cost, how much they burn in fuel, maintenence cost, and re sale value.

[@evanchisamorejohnston5819]

Lost me when you said the government is so nice

[@HunterPBrown]

I wonder if I were to take my truck into Canada, I could score those incentives on the next truck I purchase...I could use a new apu.

[@lloydkuepfer1599]

Would also help if rates where higher. Rather than this nicks and dins rate

[@lloydkuepfer1599]

Probably bigger issue is 1.55 a mile

[@paulroe8964]

5400 miles 😂

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Thanks for watching!

[@adamekgolchannel]

There's no such thing like "Rich trucker"

[@АлександрСокол-ь3ч]

Thing😅😅😅😅

[@budalanemac3115]

Yes there is! You have money making and money management issues.

[@Patrickz94]

lol yea bro speak for yourself. Plenty of guys out here who are truck drivers and have money

[@budalanemac3115]

@@adamekgolchannel best thing ever is that most ppl who drive trucks spend money befpre they even earn it.3 baby momas and 2-3 expensive cars. For no reason. But what you should have done is,buy a yard dog car(you are not driving it most of the time) some old toyota or honda, and park it at the yard. You don't need a better car. Pay off all CC debt, do not carry any debt on CC... Invest everything else and see that cash comming in. You can eat only one steak, drive only one car, one truck etc... you can't do both. Good luck.

[@Chickenpotpieman]

Being a owner operator is the biggest scam in the truck driving industry. It has been for over 30 years. 😊

[@victorsuarez2954]

😂😂😂

[@yesidrive]

Easy don't buy or lease trucks

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

If that's favorable for you, go for it!

[@zulutimeproductions3143]

So.. your advice is to remain a company driver forever?

[@yesidrive]

My bank account saying I'm doing good

[@rayhoffman4697]

Second

[@jameswest4917]

🤣🤣🤣

[@karimgoumiri6879]

Your content became ridiculous it used to be interesting not anymore.

[@NightowlTrucking]

I liked the video…and it’s helpful advice.