All my trucking mistakes in one video

[@95Clayska]

Excellent content, especially for all us newer drivers. Takes a hell of a man to tell where he went wrong. 👍🏻

[@jaimeolmeda7069]

Fact! Take guts my brother. I appreciate you telling your story and putting us on 👍🙏

[@user-zr6pl6nb6z]

No it doesn't.

[@scmarine843]

Your 1st "mistake" was not sitting down with your chief (dad) seeing he's in the profession. All of those moments molded your mind moving forward, therefore they are not mistakes but lessons learned; very valuable at that sir. You now have the tools necessary to school others and build your way. Best to you and your endeavors.

[@chilidog1]

"Without Failures/Mistakes, there can never be Success". Facto ! No person on this planet can say they became successful without Failures. If they do, they are lying! Period. ------ Great information you gave in this video Trucker Brown. THANK YOU!

[@clutchoholic6550]

You’re a good dude. You are helping people 🤜💥🤛 Thank you 🙏

[@ericmoore4031]

Great video from a genuine trucker. Thank you for your honesty sir. I'm starting trucking school at the end of the month. Stay safe & prosperous.

[@FifthKnowledge]

Thanks for sharing all of your expensive lessons in the trucking business. I'm about to get started with my CDL, I'll bear all your lessons in mind for sure!!! Thanks again.

[@mckillah2005]

No mistakes my friend just lessons learned

[@mckillah2005]

Wow...try not to use your brain 🧠 next time 😹😹

[@mckillah2005]

What lessons you stupid inbred

[@thefearlesskibaarka9642]

@@mckillah2005 Somali? Right

[@chillin1111]

Thank you for the advice. I'm definitely taking my time to pick the right trucking company for my situation. Some companies were open to answer my questions and others like U.S. Xpress hung up in my face. I told them I'm interviewing you just like you're interviewing me.

[@raulrobles2961]

I have my own authority and need a driver if your interested.

[@911LiesWorldWar3]

Aria *Dimples* I’m curious why would a lady like you want to get into trucking? Not trying to stereotype I’m just curious you seem like a nice lady I don’t normally expect to see you in trucking

[@1MinuteFlipDoc]

nailed it! it's a two way street (interviews)!

[@Theo-vv6ot]

*Honestly, we all make mistakes and that's what creates change for us whether good or bad. I'm glad I came across your channel when I did !*

[@josephstubbs33]

I started at swift and ended up at Hirschbach greatest choice rough start. My bring home is 1250$+ a week after everything is taken out

[@EagleLogic]

Dead Stubbs My friend works for Hirshbach and says they’re awesome

[@FurthermoreJack]

For new drivers Schneider is the best it gets. No way around that orange Pumpkin patch. However, a close trusted buddy who has a cDL recommended another company I am interested in. Trucker Brown, you are my favorite KZbin trucker! 16:54

[@knowmadix5141]

Respect. You helped me change my life. 1 year otr at melton

[@BL-pv7et]

How does the company treat new drivers with cdl but no experience

[@HerbertHopkins799]

@@BL-pv7et pretty good 3 weeks with a trainer, then you get your own truck on diaper fleet, about a month later you go to a normal fleet. Their home time is not good in my opinion and not what their website claims

[@BL-pv7et]

Check your IG I sent you a dm

[@gtghighlights2881]

@@HerbertHopkins799 why you say home time not good ?

[@HerbertHopkins799]

@@gtghighlights2881 They build in alot of loopholes. You get 1 day off for 7 days you work. I live in the "home every two weeks" area. Let's say I come back to work on the 1st of the month. You need to wait 1 week before you can request home time. On the 6th I'm in Pennsylvania and they send me a load to California. Let's say that's a six day trip and if you're west of I35 they require two weeks from that delivery to get you home. So you get to CA on the 12th and it's two weeks (the 26th) until you can get home. The 1st through the 26th sure doesn't sound like two weeks to me. Most of the guys who last with Melton don't really have a home to get back to

[@916jasaun]

Thank you for sharing this video your awesome ill be praying for you brother you just blessed a new driver

[@phoenixrisingtrucking1471]

Thanks for another amazing vid!!! I have learned so much from your mistakes. Much respect. Be safe!!!

[@tonysmith3080]

This was definitely a very helpful video. I just received my Class A permit a couple of weeks ago. Appreciate the video💯✊

[@travelingjones3786]

T brown..... hey I been driving for 19 months. I learned more watching then a year on my own. I am learning and I am never going stop learning!!!!

[@rashadgray302]

Great video as always One of your videos inspired me to get into trucking I'm about to finish CDL school in 2 months and start my career thanks

[@ThaSouthTV]

Respect brother, you were the first dude I came across when I decided on this journey. About to cop my first truck in July!? 💪🏿

[@ThaSouthTV]

2 grand a week at CR England hahahahaha

[@rayray153]

I Appreciate u Man Making these videos Good looking out.

[@rainmen2k]

TB so much info thx I’ve been thinking over team driving with my wife for 20 yrs and next year with all the info from u and others .. I think I’m ready ... thx bra

[@KareemAli369]

There is no such thing as a rich worker bro,lol only bosses get rich.Remember if a company gives u 1,000 a week then your probably producing About 7,000 a week

[@onceagaindc]

Its all about cuts. 1k for u $1 k for gas Permits Insurance Truck work Everyone is getting fucked in the ass

[@lukeappleberry827]

A mentality like that just keeps you down Kevin.

[@misamisa2677]

I noticed many recruits at orientation or school don’t really understand many things and they talk about it only if someone talks about it, its like they are embarrassed to ask questions when in doubt in the classrooms. There are no dumb questions!!! My Dad was a trucker i wish he would have spoken to me about his troubles i may have been able to help specially when internet can be used as to laws that protect drivers from receivers. Thats why i have always enjoyed speaking to elders to learn and combine with new to do the best. But my Dad passed away before i could speak to him, i was a stay at home Mom back then, and i did not question anything that was going on. My Dad made lots of $ with heart ache hard work abused by companies that retained him long hours then expected him to reach consignee on time, he took my Mom so she could help him stay awake. So much hard work, sacrifice to die so young

[@1MinuteFlipDoc]

how young? 55?

[@lilkgrewup]

That was a real video. Thanks for the content.

[@wvega182]

I'm gonna be honest here, I really just watch some of your videos, for the most part ther are just random stuff, but I have to say, this os the most honest video ever, I can relay to it, some many mistakes, and I cried because some much money I wasted in to this career, 6 later, but I started with Stevens Transport, now owner operator old truck hauling Container, thanks TB. God bless.

[@Newguy-qh5od]

Hey tb I been watching your videos for a while, and doing other research, I just got my cdp, and am about to start with prime inc, I’m in orientation now, hopefully I will be going out on this truck this weekend and learn how to drive this thing, I like your content and thanks for all the game you just give away,

[@thewang666]

New guy 2017 how you doing at prime?

[@pnpstrz]

I gotta say this was a great video very informative. I stopped watching you for a while but I guess I’m back

[@grimreaper4782]

Thanks for the video. I did a lot of research for my first company and I picked Roehl. For me personally, I think this is the right company to start with. We will see as I start on the 15th.

[@troyjones3691]

U ARE A GOOD DUDE!!! LISTENING REAL CLOSE.

[@timmay2k]

The company I started with was USA truck was company for a year then got my own truck leased on with them for 5 months and went straight to the money Landstar this will probably be my last company I lease under bc I'm going all out and getting my own authority/trailer failures only make u stronger be safe

[@REBO192837465]

Update on having your own authority?

[@Lumpygrits76]

Mannnnnnn those expectations fucks up thousands. Like you was saying just knowing it was going to be 2-3k weekly. All these students fresh out of school with those expectations and then hyped up by the companies? Yeahhhhhh I tested out this morning so now I’m on my way to a FLEET of trucks. 6 months later it’s. Mannnnnnn fuck truck driving. It’s a revolving door the size of Texas.

[@alecmeyen5357]

Thank you TB. Your videos have helped me a lot man.

[@gtafreakssherow419]

The moral of the story: the grass isn't always greener on the other side. Stay put like Kizie at PRIME inc.

[@narrowpath2980]

great vid , hope you'll be able to do a follow up video on , contract agreements and proper paper work on how to buy and lease and what to include and look for thanks Trucker Brown .

[@blueaura2191]

It is wild to learn the game from the mega carriers. Still with us express and was making .31cpm as a 6 month employee. Made $900 one week after school payment and taxes doing solo. If you can get past the company politics, and waiting they will pay for everything but food.

[@popplars964]

Listening to this before I got into trucking and listening to this 2 years into trucking completely different experience for me. I died when you said you thought you were going to make that money at CR England lmao

[@dcijams]

80% of reviews on companies, are written by there own owners. Four months of checking on companies, brought me down to 3 possabilities. I actually, went with the second choice. Number one, was all Icing, and after, talking and reviewing the company in depth. I was in the crumbs. promise of .55 per mile, turned into .28, and maybe after a year, would make .38 cpm. company two, stated and was confirmed. No BS. straight up. I'm now 8 month OTR, 48 Dry Van. also reviewed schools. from trucking to colleges. Colleges were 2/3 less, then a trucking company school. ( "The Trucker 411" channel )

[@rbulldog57]

What was the companies?

[@ramonbaptist7549]

This was a great video........April 2020

[@cordbanks6372]

C R England was one of my mistakes,but not the first one.. they got one in GA now nice size in Conley of Moreland.. job hopping is my 1st mistake

[@alpastor8628]

the closest company/terminal is swift, comments on that company?? will need schooling from them. great videos! thank you.

[@rapinncapin123]

Great video Thank you for sharing to help us newbs out! 👊

[@bondtrucking17]

Man, this is one of the realist videos I seen in a while

[@stardynasty2398]

Bro, why didn't this video ever come out in my recommendations when I was making my decision to being a truck diver.. Only videos recommended were "make over $1000-2000 a week." Went with CR England believing they would train me, pay me, and not pay a single dime if I worked a year for them. Biggest mistake.. Went with a student and instructor.. Hoped off that truck after a week of driving.. The two-three hours the other student drove were only a nightmare.. Almost flipped the truck three times in Utah.. So on the way back to my home state of California. We got a call from our DM: Y'all got a load heading to Selma, CA. It's snowing up there. Be adviced. Hah, get me off this truck. I rather pay my tuition than die cause of this boozo not having paid attention in school. I still have my CDL, but it's a reminder of all the lies fed to me. You would have saved me tons TB.. It wasn't so bad at the end. I got more respect for truckers now, having lived their lifestyle for a good month and a week. As for my contract, I did a one time settlement with the financing company for $3,000. Beats paying $6,000 upfront or $9,000 with the 18.99% interest.

[@lttle_ghost3421]

I start school with Prime in Salt Lake City Utah in one year. Giving myself a year of studying. Year of research. A year to get my shit together for being gone so long. Any more advise videos, would be great. Drive safe buddy, keep on truckn. I hope to see you on the road one day.

[@HovaSwerve]

Real good info here, as they say a Wiseman learn from the mistakes of others.. my start was with Knight 3yrs ago at that time tho 38cpm was the low side, 47cpm on the high on that scale wasn't bad at all then, and bonus was real solid every quarter, I recommend as a starter company as a noob

[@Ak40SleVin3]

I'm in the 757 VA! Looking into getting my CDL.

[@StromLxrd6]

Ak40SleVin S/o to the 757 im in the 804 looking to get my CDL's as well

[@Ak40SleVin3]

@@StromLxrd6 shout out to the 804 neighbor

[@fatstax8478]

All that truth is real powerful brother thanks :)

[@tyewarren5712]

You're funny as fuck, dude! I love your expressions and mannerisms. Hilarious stuff. On top of being informative. Thank you for what you do.

[@revnitup4u]

Due to you and Parks I'm at prime. Love life. Rep VA

[@revnitup4u]

Oh and I'm in a freightliner

[@RecycleBoss]

I hit that same wall brotha.... But when u take the mountain route u get to see all the landscape!!!!💪🙏🚛

[@JWalkerDaTrucker]

You forgot Stevens we are one of the good ones prime & Stevens the only two mega companies I will ever work for til I go do my own thing it’s Stevens gang for now...good content Tb for the young heads hope they listening!

[@JWalkerDaTrucker]

Charlie Perry I don’t get paid $500 a week Charlie who ever told you that our if you was getting paid $500 here.then I’m sorry you are a shitty driver I can show my settlement for proof not scared at all! Yal need to get your facts straight before you start saying this in that company suck no it’s the driver that sucks!i don’t agree sorry I will be dropping a video on my settlement at Stevens later today...

[@MrPupilsdilated]

J Walker Da_ Billionaire Trucker I went to Stevens for training only thing good I can say is I got my CDL from them with no money owed..

[@MrPupilsdilated]

Charlie Perry you own your own truck flat out

[@stevengrey3053]

I turned 21 in November. Just started Cdl school at swift. 2 more weeks then test out. And im straight to prime

[@stillsick8043]

How much are they charging you?

[@stevengrey3053]

@@stillsick8043 6000 for school 750 for the hotel

[@1MinuteFlipDoc]

@@stevengrey3053 wooow! a lot of cash!

[@misamisa2677]

The inspections are a normal thing, responsibility is part as soon as like any job from start It takes being organized, planning to make $$ and keep rolling. Yes stay away from advances!! Read your contracts!!!

[@unbound7865]

Thanks for the info! Hope I can pass my DOT.

[@jaimeolmeda7069]

Thanks for keeping it a 💯!!! Need more help with my 1st step. Idk what to do now. Got my CDL permit

[@cliffgiordane2969]

That's why I stay at Schneider I rather move forward if I'm going to another company, a lateral move doesn't make sense to me

[@aglass77]

How long have you been with Scheider and would you say they would be a good company for someone fresh out of school BUT looking to be an O/O sooner than later?

[@cliffgiordane2969]

@@aglass77 a year and a half, they are ok sometimes and sometimes they're not. If you plan to go OO with them your best bet is going used or bringing on a truck you get from somewhere else. The payment for a brand new cascadia freightliner is almost 1100 a week that's before fuel and before you get your own health insurance, so estimate closer to 2k. They give you 65% of the loads you haul. It you're going OO from company with them you need no overspeed (which is anything over 63 on the pedal) no critical events which is considered hard braking, aggressive cornering or closer than 7 second following distance for longer than 2 seconds. You want all of your loads to be on time so your and no moving violations or accidents or weigh station tickets so your CSA score is good enough in their eyes. I qualified for all this back in December I was planning to go OO in January with them to start the new year but they brought me in the office at Harrisburg and pretty much tried to talk me out of it. The bald guy that use to be a cop I can't remember his name was spewing some mess about how you make the same as company drivers and how this year the market is suppose to dip so it's probably best to stay company. I was still going to do it then they told me I couldn't bring the company truck to their OC in Wisconsin for the orientation and to move the things over to my new truck I was to deliver it to Carlisle and find my way to Wisconsin i decided OO with this company wasn't for me lol

[@aglass77]

Damn sounds like they were really trying to make sure you didn't go O/O lol..

[@cliffgiordane2969]

@@aglass77 that's how I feel I'm still going OO in the future just not with them. Gonna save some more bread. As far as a company driver it's good experience though. And with the OTR bonus system you can raise your cpm 4 cents every 3 months if you hit all the criteria

[@GamersEgoTV]

cliff giordane You’re lying Cliff, I’m over here now and know plenty of people being approved with violations chief.

[@LevelUpLomax]

Hell yeah I started watching your videos before making the decision to jump in the game now I'm Starting school next week with mclane company started in the wearhouse then got accepted into the program everything paid for Thanks for all the advice

[@LevelUpLomax]

Just finished my first day of driving and I'll say that double clutch is a bitch

[@377atl7]

Level Up Lomax you’ll be floating gears shortly brother!! Continue learning and be safe brother

[@LevelUpLomax]

@@377atl7 yup I finally got that down now on to the off set backing and parallels !

[@LevelUpLomax]

Got my CDLs today passed with flying colors

[@377atl7]

Level Up Lomax good shit bro!!! Proud of you brother!!

[@angela.w7424]

Looks like trucking is fun! Doesn’t look like it would be for me though, I might have to explore

[@florida4931]

Janet Jackson?

[@snapz365trucking2]

Angela .W sexy

[@rarespecies83]

Come ride with me for a few weeks

[@liveitup3414]

Forgive them..for they're all thirsty over here.

[@misamisa2677]

Thank you Well at least your still driving No mistakes that jeopardized your CDL. I have been swindled by owners of vehicles Froze myself in below 0 weather with no heater I was in hurry to get working I assumed owner was an honest man Wrong!!!

[@patriciaholiield5365]

Thank for sharing your experiences

[@emmanuelwilliams4625]

Facts bro good-looking out

[@1MinuteFlipDoc]

greats insights and TRUTH! Peace!

[@worksmartpaul]

WOW! Thank's for your help!

[@ladiesman860]

Excellent Advice.......

[@mauricekw]

I graduated CPL class today!, I haven't selected a company yet and learned 5 things from you. Important things in selected a company: terminal location, solid CPM, does truck have APU?, do I get paid deadhead?...…… thanks

[@ifarted8275]

I'm not going to lie this is some hard shit to swallow but it's true back then truckers make good money the cold was rolling in oil was rolling in

[@Kenny-bp8ux]

Any small truck company suggestions in Texas that will hire out of school cdl holder?

[@salmanparacha1522]

His face on 19:36 the minute you know you fucked up 😂😂😂 love you bro learning a lot from you

[@davidragan4897]

Your awsome man. Thanks

[@egyptcossom1455]

So is it good with to go owner op with a company

[@davidragan4897]

What word did u use at 10:38

[@TheKidlyfe]

I’m starting with prime Inc , I think it’s a solid company

[@tonyhippensteel3805]

ManKind Human being There’s your 1st mistake

[@Kenny-bp8ux]

@@tonyhippensteel3805 lol, so where do you want him to start from?

[@dominick253]

Kswania ? In South Chicago is a good company fyi anyone looking in Chicago.

[@craig8194]

Great information for the new cats!

[@kristopherhaas1460]

TB I need advice. I’m 3 weeks away from obtaining my cdl and I don’t know who will hire me with the training I received. I’m looking to make as much money as I possibly could. I don’t need to be at home every weekend, I’ll run 7 days a week for months on end. Is there any advice you can give me as to who would be a good start company hiring a rookie like me?

[@jfoster1433]

CR England was first company too. MISTAKE!!!! Me too no research, was just trying to get experience.

[@davidroudebush6947]

God bless you trucker brown

[@jaytaleb]

Great advice. THANKS

[@BL-pv7et]

Thanks for the knowledge 👍

[@allysonevans7783]

Anyone have advice on covenant?! Or a good team company?

[@RosaLeeSessoms]

lol. I went thru the same thing ….THE HARD WAY! Not any fun. Now I'm in school again because I gave up my CDL a few years ago. Now I am (hopefully) with a good company. We shall see?

[@1MinuteFlipDoc]

school - for something different? or back to CDL?

[@ericmcbrayer5738]

Im starting at cr england on the 29th. Gonna put my year in and move on to a better company. Any recommendations?

[@brianclaiborne8141]

Thanks brah, start your own trucking consulting company, 'preciate the game

[@aglass77]

Appreciate the game homeboy.. but question on one of the points you made. You said you would have got your own truck instead of rolling with your partner. Did you go thru training for X # of weeks then went out with your partner? Or were you saying rolling with your partner was the training? Fyi I'm heading to a private trucking driving school next month and just trying to get as much info as possible. I'm looking for the best company that will allow me (new in the game) to take me on with my own truck. Once again appreciate the info!

[@jaimeolmeda7069]

I was thinking of CR England until I heard u bring up the name... What school do you recommend I have my CDL permit but I been doing some research before I just jump into a company.

[@nathanharrison816]

Jaime Olmeda a lot of people like prime

[@jaimeolmeda7069]

@@nathanharrison816 thanks

[@truckersmoove8128]

TB great info and insight. I'm new to this and doing alot of research before I sign this contract with CRST. I just gratuated from HAWKEYE thru CRST. Do you have any info or suggestion what my next move should be? Any info on my next move would greatly be appreciated🤙🏾

[@kylemorice4870]

I also didn't research my first company but I didn't get burned as bad with the choice I made. But oh I did make mistakes there but luckily I stayed company side.

[@darklight4815]

Why didn't pops warn you bro?

[@ramsesofra1016]

Question T. B.: I've taken my DOT Physical paid by CRengland and will be headed to Illinois for training pending eye surgery for training. At this point what would you advise since you say that they were your first mistake? From what I hear trucking companies have gotten competitive and I would like to know your insight. I'm totally new to this and your video inspired me. Holla back bruh. I respect your opinion.

[@xoEverx]

If that’s the only place that will take you and get a CDL then take it, get some experience and the. Get out

[@OTRREG]

I started with PAM making 17.5 cpm and pay was terrible

[@OTRREG]

@Zechs Marquise amen you right

[@OTRREG]

@@swayzocrazo4398 yeah that company fucked me good but i left them and finally doing good for myself

[@aaronmelson2887]

I started trucking in 2016. Started my research around May of that year and by August I had narrowed it down to 2 companies, Swift and Prime. I called prime first, hoping to go with them. The recruiter I had said some dumb shit that kept me from going with them. I found out later he did that shit to other people who had him as a recruiter. Since Prime wouldn't take me, I went with Swift. August of that year I went to trucking school, a month later, I had a mentor I went out with for a month. I then stayed with swift til January 2018. I left them and went to a smaller company doing local work. Stayed a month and quit. I waited until may of 2018 and went with JB hunt. Stayed 3 months and quit. I took the rest of 2018 off and evaluated my life and career. I got my twic, passport, hazmat and tanker endorsements. I just started with schneider and running their tanker division. We will see how things work out. I have videos on my channel talking about it.

[@moneymikeslickwill8749]

MelsonWithTrucking sounds like your in trouble no 5 or ten year plan damn man im sorry

[@aaronmelson2887]

@@moneymikeslickwill8749 what are u talking about? Everything is set the way I want it.

[@aaronmelson2887]

@@thatguyfrom313 nothings wrong with them. I just got tired of dealing with the railyards and pulling van trailers. I do tanker now.

[@MrPupilsdilated]

MelsonWithTrucking I was thinking about going to JB intermodal...what's was the issue for you? Did it pay well? What was wrong with the rail yards?

[@aaronmelson2887]

@@MrPupilsdilated pay was good. I ran local and was tired of the traffic in and out of chicago and i was just tired of sitting and waiting at the rails. It didn't happen often but was annoying when it did. Also i got tired of bumping docks. I do tanker now and I'm so far enjoying that more. Jb hunt is a good company and i do recommend them. It just wasnt for me.

[@8split2]

Thank you.

[@capriceboney5394]

Good Info

[@Outlaw19k]

Good wisdom TB

[@michaelelijah123]

So, are you saying that that Prime has got the best deal for rookies? And if you had started and stayed with Prime you’d be further along in your career?

[@stevengrey3053]

2-4k a week net at prime for lease

[@Mr2000]

Good game my G!

[@patrochism7700]

What's up trucker Brown what's going on with your trucker Brown.

[@omegalee7546]

Regulation!! 😭😂💀lol

[@FurthermoreJack]

Exactly Trucker Brown !

[@NoJoe-pr8xv]

so true terminals will let you know often you could be home

[@yashialifeluciferlife6796]

WhatsSup Trucker Brown!!!!!

[@dbutler6789]

Started at Coastal Transport in 05’ 28 cpm. Definitely gotta do your research before jumping ship for real.

[@mrfab2011ls]

D butler flatbed out of Savannah driva????

[@dbutler6789]

Lawrence Shingler yes sir !!!!!

[@mrfab2011ls]

That was my very first company in 2014 lol didn’t last long

[@dbutler6789]

Lawrence Shingler damm lol. It’s one of those companies u gotta get your experience and bounce.