Port Trucking: Is it for you? What it's like

In this video I will take you around a port terminal and show you what it's like to do port trucking

[@jimbrahn]

Thank you so much for this video! I was a vac truck operator for 25 years and decided it was time for a change. Once I seen your video I knew it was for me. Been port trucking for 3 months now and will never look back. Your video changed my life!

[@DT-un3bu]

How much can I expect to earn?

[@HeadingForTomorrow]

Which port? Congrats and good luck. Did you buy your truck/lease it? Can you share your startup costs? Thanks.

[@willieg7895]

Dont do it. It doesn't pay jack!

[@WelliDS]

@Breaking News With Chb2 I am also at Ft lauderdale. I am really looking in to hauling cans as well. Any tips on companies around town? Do I need any special license for my truck? Reach out let me know . Thank you.

[@TroyP20]

Can u give some detail on your experience? I am thinking about working at the ports in Tampa fl

[@petemiller2598]

I have nothing to do with trucking, but just randomly came across this video, and it was 30 minutes well spent. It was fascinating to watch and well edited. Nice job!

[@TravelingLifeofBrian]

Thank You

[@Vaas109]

I'm a otr reefer driver for prime inc thanks for the vid on what its like for port drivers

[@stevenredman1582]

@@Vaas109 Hope Robert Lowe isn't porking you too bad... But you ARE gaining logged experience which you can take anywhere, especially after a year or so of safe driving. Good luck.

[@Vaas109]

Hasnt so far i enjoy working for prime i dont care about how fast i get places. What i make covers my expenses and still have some for personal spending and have a secure place to leave my car when im on the road

[@ernestpassaro9663]

@@TravelingLifeofBrian you learn how to back up really fast there lol

[@maguadalupe1028]

Great training video. Before retirement I worked as a licensed customs broker for over 40 years. A good part of our day was spent dealing with port related trucking issues. We rarely ever got to actually see the pier in action. For new people coming into the business this gives them a great view of what the trucker actually goes through. Thanks

[@mariovillareal7424]

Thank you!! Needed to see this video because I just took a job at the port and this video cleared up a lot.

[@lmt9612]

Im a new class A driver and looking for port job. Can anyone help me? Does anyone know company’s that will hire new drivers?

[@laurabushman43]

I work for the accounting department of a brokerage firm and this video helped me understand so much about ports!

[@ButchHudson]

Greetings from port trucker Czech Republic / Prague :)

[@Mr.ZX1400]

Great vid! very informative... i was thinking about getting into port work now i have some insight.... thanks🤙🏾

[@joyadams6005]

I’m about to begin training for my first intermodal job. This video was awesome! It gave me a birds eye view of what to expect at the port. Thank you!

[@tangelapoole9339]

I as well am starting my first intermodal job Tuesday. This was the best video I found to give me some insight on what to expect. Good luck trucker

[@joyadams6005]

@@tangelapoole9339 Congrats and thank you! Wishing you well! 👊🏾

[@dragonshelm]

How’s the port treating you so far? I am thinking about switching from otr to port work!

[@terrasonhunt6534]

Wow, this is such a good vid. I could watch this for ages. Its such a madhouse

[@fudogchomp]

I've been trying to get in as a mechanic for a few years but I don't think it's gonna happen, I don't have family in the port. So I think I might give this a shot 😄 great video!!

[@kerychesh9784]

Today is my retirement day as a port trucker. Well the wadge is good

[@fellanmaddogmanning8630]

Kery Chesh congratulations and thank you for your service of keeping the economy moving!

[@Truckergregg]

“Wage”

[@veritivvancouver1495]

How much were you paid per hour?

[@ernestpassaro9663]

@@fellanmaddogmanning8630 port trucking sucks most of the time you aren’t paid by the hour and have to deal with lazy nasty pricks ila members who make your life a living hell !

[@ernestpassaro9663]

@@fellanmaddogmanning8630 you can sit there all day !

[@donv40]

Thanks for the insight on port operations...

[@daniel7734]

I hear you on the hourly rate for port container drivers. I’ve had to sit 7 hrs + for “lost” containers.

[@michaelhorn4540]

Im a switcher truck driver for a major southern grocery store chain in their distribution center and we have several thousand trailers, it's amazing to me how they keep up with all those containers at the Port. We use container trailers for cardboard trailers at work

[@HAL-dm1eh]

7:54 I was like WTF is that thing going so fast and then I realized you sped up the video. That was freaky at first because the sound didn't change. I thought that thing actually went that fast around a corner. lol Edit: Oh yea thanks for this! Very informative.

[@bugnut82]

Same! When that loader backed away I almost choked on my chicken! Luckily I wasn't choking my chicken!

[@rogerrose8220]

Pulled boxes out of CHS SC by the load. Your advice to get on with a carrier that pays hourly is spot on. Also. That is one efficient port!!!

[@maesy6730]

great video, really interesting, thanks !!

[@jones_world9398]

You officially have a new subscription from me thanks for the information

[@gucciflipflopp5735]

this is the best video i have seen

[@troberts2009]

Love the video, been driving over 7 years and in the port of Seattle now after moving here last year. I got a day rate where I’m at 400$ a day baby 🤘🏽 come to c1 transportation

[@keepbuyingthosegunsamerica7978]

Good video Brian, thanks..

[@frfrpr]

Great video. Very interested in doing that job!

[@somethingepic777]

I realize i'm a few years late to this party, but thank you *very* much for the vid! Looking into getting into the trucking-game; Wasnt sure what kind of trucking i wanted to get into, but now split between port-work and HazMat (not port).

[@Soberglitch]

I run to the Seattle/Tacoma ports everyday. Gotta love T18

[@jamalcurtis4902]

Are they fast?

[@samuelg.g3129]

Hey am planning to start working in Seattle/Tacoma ports please can u give me a tips how to get in with loads or empty containers i never been in ports before thank you!

[@1happycountrymom677]

Thanks Brian!

[@entity_dragons2013]

Hi from England, I goto the ports in the UK for loaded tanks of juice nice easy work, just have to take it easy on the small road in the UK

[@joshnoca]

Very shitty roads it is...

[@showcasefury]

That's a Seattle Port. I hauled fuel over there. i start port work today. thanks for posting

[@c7zftw777]

Fuel to port work? How you like so far?

[@IOTrooper]

Port of Seattle! I pretty sure the Columbia tower and stuff! Dope to see my local port from the inside

[@TravelingLifeofBrian]

Yep. You got it

[@donaldbartram6315]

I never ran containers out of Port Newark or Port Elizabeth, but I would pick/up whse ;oads out of there every week. The taffic is crazy & I was lucky cause I was loading our trailer & didn't have to get in those lines too often.. Once I learned my way around the traffic clogs it was pretty easy.

[@bubbazenetti5169]

I do containers in Houston. It used to be horrible but now its gotten better. I can get in out in about 30 minutes

[@justjakem7725]

O/o ?

[@ThaSouthTV]

Great vid!!!

[@ciscotrucking6652]

GOOD INFO HOMIE, i just applied with KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION for ports.....i hope i learn a lot, i will keep watching your videos, thank you for all the info

[@kjkj4168]

Mississippi?

[@ciscotrucking6652]

@@kjkj4168 Vegas - California

[@XxAverageG]

I’m bout to start at the Savannah GA port with Knight

[@MsBrown-ge3kv]

@@XxAverageG you like it so far?? The job and pay with Savannah ports for knights??

[@omary2158]

I'm applying for the same job but PHX-Long Beach. The bad for knight is the pay, but once you have 1 year of experience, you can go into a better company that pays better. How is it working for you so far??

[@halyoung388]

Appreciate the video as I'm interested in port work in Southern California. Was wondering if you could do a remake with a better mic, one that cuts out background noise. I really couldn't tell what you were saying most of the time. That is if you are still working the ports. Thanks

[@rakeempeace2991]

This kind of trucking business looks excellent

[@jeremycornish-ford8565]

Logistics all day baby, thats our industry! I'm trying to pivot to Tech side. This knowledge is useful though.

[@willieg7895]

Did this for the better part of two years for two diff companies in southern Calif until 2010. Both paid hourly and then went to paying by load and when they did, I never went back after that. Most drayage companies pay by load or percentage of load down here now. You're working around the clock and you're lucky if you make $100 in a day due to all the waiting around in the ports and you have no control whatsoever of what they do or how they do it!

[@dethray1000]

they change the laws,big lawsuit--hourly or nothing

[@brandonaynesmay352]

I didn't realize you sped up the video. 7:55 I was like holy shit that guy's moving fast :D

[@raulmendoza5512]

Nice video bro 😎. Can you do a video like on each terminal what kind of conteiners you can pick up in each terminal 🚛🚛🚛

[@nyrmk1]

Your providing this video is greatly appreciated & educational. It would be even more appreciated if you could minimize, aka, eliminate, the background noise (engine, moving vehicles, etc.). Thank

[@blackpanzerkampfwagen8514]

I'm definitely interested in becoming a port trucker I've been in a few ports terminals with my father and I'm interested. I'm working my way in now...

[@tricallyourmama]

You get in the ports yet? Where you located?

[@surgelottomusic1468]

The ones in Houston are assholes

[@DJSTOEK]

Thank you!!

[@Gohan_Fanboi]

I may do this. It's very intriguing to me. Just need to get a twic

[@isaacrocksyay]

I install and remove gensets at a small container yard and I have to climb on the trucks and Stand on the tires. I wish I had a nice lift like they have

[@hdidane00]

can you share what companies you recommend working for? how much experience they require? did they trin you since it's different from OTR?

[@lvbadboy]

Are the wait times bad getting in and out? I worked LA ports they were terrible! I’m considering working Texas ports any advice is appreciated?

[@ChillinwithMario]

Hey, what type of dashcam are you using?

[@bilalumar3898]

Its T 18 Seattle Good video

[@robinmays5381]

Good video thanks!! Looks like a slow day 18 always gives me anxiety. Don't think viewers really have any idea how chaotic these ports are!!! Like to see one from Port of Tacoma where the line is a mile long just at the in gate!!!

[@Cleofis23]

I work port of tacoma and Seattle. Crazy long lines at times

[@BiblicalPerspective]

@@Cleofis23 I’m in the Tacoma area and was wondering which local carrier you would recommend? Thanks!

[@Cleofis23]

@@BiblicalPerspective I would check out All Seasons transport. They are a small outfit but growing fast. Solid pay and steady work.

[@BiblicalPerspective]

@@Cleofis23 Thanks for the info, very much appreciated. Keep Hauling & stay safe!!

[@Cleofis23]

@@BiblicalPerspective sure thing👍🏿

[@PeaceNinja007]

After your out with your container, what do you do with them? Do you have multiple stops elsewhere ??

[@jontnoneya3404]

Not a trucker but I thought it was VERY interesting to see all that. More explanation on how you find your way around would have been helpful. One criticism - the sound was VERY poor and inconsistent. Other than that, great video - thanks!

[@larrybroad8746]

i used to work out of the port of oakland back in the 90s go from the uioion pacific rail yard to k-line it was gravy work going to buy another truck and do it agin

[@JadeMizhani]

Ig this is a 3rd sign to do I port truck 🥰🥰🥰

[@leonardjackson7634]

Been recently looking into this just so happens I run across your channel haven't trucked in over 7plus years but I'm sure this cannot be more hectic then driving the city bus

[@Silvertestrun]

Ty

[@swahilijs]

Enjoyed your video. Is that mount hood or mount rainier in the background. I’m 72, Am I too old to go to truck driving school?

[@BobBobby-ks1jq]

What’s the port looking like today pretty backed up?

[@Alvinaeb]

I just want o know after the pick up at the port where was your destination and how long was that drive?

[@ggda5266]

What kind of cam you using? Looks good.

[@stevenredman1582]

Just did the fingerprint/application for a TWIC. In SC, it is $125.

[@abc123lov7]

if anyone else sees this ask your employer if they can.pay..some do some dont.

[@abc123lov7]

@David Henry good info thanks!

[@G.L.P.40]

I do this I don’t wait more then hour for load I call my dispatcher to call them to see where is the box or to change me the load i get pay 150 to drop one empty pick load to the yard 15 min away slow day I do 3 of this

[@HeadingForTomorrow]

When do you lock the container on your chassis? Or did I miss that part? I suppose you released the one you dropped before you go in, but what about full load, or does port lock it for you?

[@TravelingLifeofBrian]

HeadingForTomorrow Depends on the port. Most have lock and unlock areas

[@HeadingForTomorrow]

@@TravelingLifeofBrian thanks.

[@cynthiasmith6465]

Just finishing up orientation with TA . I got hired out of school for intermodal. I'm nervous. Looks like you really have to know where to go. Excited to start. Not getting hourly but I do get detention pay after 2 hours

[@battlescapevids]

What is detention pay

[@mr.butterworth4216]

I Frozen I - Detention pay is an hourly wage which begins typically after 1-2 hours of sitting, waiting to be loaded or unloaded.

[@hdidane00]

TA?

[@vernelomax633]

Yeah. Confusion and a total cluster fuck. Ask drivers they been there and happy to help you out.

[@3ddgemi997]

Im trying to find a company that offers hourly pay or detention because as you have mentioned the waiting time is long. In my city they offer 1200 gross start time 4 am until when ever you finish. -Also some pay a percentage of the load, but if you only run one whats the deal in that?Hows your schedule ? What you average annually?

[@fabi57iamracer]

Though the sleeper is for what if the truck do not go outside the port?

[@Newword_]

Great video! Thank you for sharing. Which port is this?

[@devon639]

Hello New to hauling out of ports for containers. In the process of signing up with a rental company however I was wondering is it possible to just show up and wait in line or do I need to have reservations in advance? Looking to haul out of port Houston.

[@royaltransport481]

hi brian i am a trucking company and do dry van right now, but if i have some owner operators with there own chassis, how do i find the port container loads for them, do i go through brokers like i do with dry van, i look for dry van loads through load boards and some brokers, i want to haul port containers in seattle area thanks

[@tylerrsmith443]

Don't think I've ever seen quad axle chassis before. Are those tank chassis?

[@phillipdorsey5680]

Port work isn’t bad at all as long as you get good rates learn the lanes in the port oh and make sure you don’t run a stop sign 🛑

[@trippnroll]

I drive at the ports of Los Angeles and San Pedro . They all suck except the automated ones. Get ready to be stuck in line to get in and exit for about 3 hours total. The other ports in the US are nice n small so easy to get loads

[@JW-rz5yv]

How likely is it to get 3 loads a day out of the port, doing yard to yard owner operator?

[@DLSWV]

Thanks.

[@larrythayer9844]

When did you lockdown the can?

[@kenholcomb3172]

What port was this at bud? I've been at the ports in long beach and Los Angeles for a couple years, then worked up in Oakland ports, then out to Savannah Georgia for a bit

[@leonardwashington710]

Looks like Seattle

[@lamontarnold1612]

Cool

[@cecilialanay6579]

When do you unlock the container 🔒 Bc I didn’t see you step out. Just curious

[@Koolmoedeesimpson]

This is really cool I would love to do this

[@hollo7906]

You sure? Lol

[@Koolmoedeesimpson]

@@hollo7906 yes

[@robertdoerner779]

At what stage after the container is loaded onto your chassis, do you lock the container onto the chassis (manually)?

[@hollo7906]

When you leave at the outgate after you past the speakers

[@dennisvalenoypiinamerica5436]

How much is usually an hourly pay for port container truck driver?

[@tarabottogino]

Hi TTLoB, what is approximately the trucker hourly rate? Thanks!

[@Sammydx1]

Two questions What are the things on the spotter/yard dog yellow trucks roofs ? There is a white pickup truck with a yellow stripe. What is mounted on the roof next to the amber warning light ? I worked in the Intermodal industry for years. Never seen these

[@Sammydx1]

6:07

[@ariesmight6978]

Ports most be one Hell of an experience for the new guy.

[@ariesmight6978]

@Purebred Shekelberg Being cute?

[@ariesmight6978]

@Purebred Shekelberg Have you watched the video!? The shipping port is not exactly. A five semi truck wide loading dock.

[@abc123lov7]

lol. I've been trucking for 10yrs now just started port last week. no one told me jack...it is a little intimidating but, its way easy. just mad cause my company thru me to the wolfs like that. I dont sink i swim. ill be ok.

[@ariesmight6978]

@@abc123lov7 Yes I agree, you say to your self. I was told to do this job. That I have no experience in. So to achieve my assigned task. When I first arrive at the port. I will start out by taking my time. Asking the questions that I think are relevent. Then baby step it from there, untill I have. A complete working knowledge of this sector of freight pickup. And or delivery to.

[@AK_John]

I do know that the truck pay the cell so my the truck will pay the insurance for my truck I mean there's a company I'm working at and it's a family company they're charging with 250 a week for the insurance so the truck pays off itself at the end of the day overall gross throughout the month roughly would you have an estimate

[@warrenpuckett4203]

Well it is like this still in 2021? Ships out outside the port waiting for days to unload. Truckers waiting to load. Who is running this? The OMB? IS this why my Made in Viet Nam backup generator took 6 weeks instead of 3 weeks to arrive?

[@vernonhester5729]

I run port of long beach and los angeles and your right

[@Thefunkeemonkee]

Where do you find a company that will provide you with a load from a port?

[@DarthMayers]

Do those containers just sit on top of the trailer? or do they lock in place?

[@luchos7435]

They seat on top of the chassis and Have 4 locks in each side

[@briankeith757]

We have 3 ports around here. I have my TWIC but i just got my CDL and i have no clue what the port's operation is like. I was told you just scan your TWIC and the machine gives you a receipt with what location you'll need to go to

[@hollo7906]

Only some ports do that. Most of the time you pull up to the speak and give them the information your dispatch gave you and they'll tell you the location you need to go in the port or it'll show up on the screen.

[@knuteboy3778]

So where do you go once you leave the port? Do you go bump a dock somewhere or do you go to a railyard or something?

[@TravelingLifeofBrian]

Depends. Sometime you take it and drop it somewhere. Sometimes a dock.

[@billypiton5739]

Is there some web site where we can find port truck loads?

[@r0ckworthy]

Is it any better money than regular dry van trucking?

[@hectorgarcia-zv1wi]

We're is this at what state

[@six10visuals98]

@4:53 "Some of these drivers...can't drive unfortunately", while you're running the stop sign marked on the ground. Lol.

[@TravelingLifeofBrian]

Six10 Visuals that’s port rules, no need to stop when coming in if nothing’s coming

[@Alchemymasta]

Six10 Visuals shut the fuck up

[@SixTenVisuals]

@@TravelingLifeofBrian That applies to every port I’ve been in on the West Coast. They’re real anal about it. I guess it just depends on the staff’s attitude.

[@Brsrafal]

i think i need a switch from flatbed my shoulder hurting sitting and waiting sounds like a job for me !

[@TJ-ko6fn]

Is this port of LA/LB?

[@stevecoffman6480]

What's the best company to work for? 21 years cdl lowboy driver.

[@MT_20_24]

Yo question , when container handler honk twice that means to reverse, one honk to move foward ?

[@russ1376]

what about to stop? 3 honks

[@matthewbest9998]

What are your thoughts on TQL

[@garychapple8751]

Wow thats a big 🚢 shipping port

[@MrCountrycuz]

I tried that crap one day and that was all I needed . I went back to Salson. I like to be spoiled.