Some don't deserve the trucking opportunity. Ungrateful b@stards...

Is trucking still a good blue collar profession?

[@JJ8787]

This is so true. My husband and I both drive trucks. I remember when we were homeless back in 2004, now we live comfortable due to God and trucking

[@vinobeans9542]

🙏🏾 Glad y’all made it

[@AnomalyArcana]

Amen!❤

[@naomiNAVON]

It’s all in what you make it! I went into trucking for change and autonomy! Love it! My husband is now a driver coming up on his first year & we will soon be teaming up. If you are young and single with no plan trucking will provide you with endless opportunities!

[@craigslaton6449]

Man you’re spot on speaking the honest truth brother. My CDL definitely took me out of poverty.

[@Based_Trucker]

Trucking has changed my life for the better no regrets at all I be trying to preach to younger crowd get your CDL.

[@heavybre]

10 years of focus will do wonders for one's life. I think people who grew up with limited beliefs project that mindset into whatever situation there in. At the end of the day, we are the architects of our success and the makers of our misery. Everybody has a choice. Me personally, I love this job and the path that I'm on.

[@silentagony1019]

Recent CDL holder here, I’m someone who came from the dumps that lived paycheck to paycheck, sometimes due to my own bad financial decisions but I was raised in what most people would call poverty. I didn’t get to realize that term until I’ve met people around my city that referred to that part of town I lived in. I got my CDL this November and I’m more than grateful for the future opportunity that it’ll provide me. I love it but there will be good days and some bad days. It all depends on your attitude on both occasions. I don’t have enough experience to say how trucking really is but so far I’m doing better than most of my peers.

[@JustinTv88601]

Keep going strong bro stick with your plan and be disciplined and I pray continue success fam I been thinking about getting my cal I’m 36 with no kids and I think this is my next big move….

[@mygameishonesty9030]

Nobody is saving 100%. Maybe up to 80%. Everybody has some kind of necessary bills. This is coming from somebody who's done the long haul/living in the truck and no bills route.

[@Cnguyenngo]

I couldn't agree more. ATTITUDE is everything. NO PROFESSION will work if your attitude and knowledge is shitty. Thank you for the wisdom sir!

[@MrChaosmar]

Great video bud. I have been an automotive tech for 14 years and am looking to get my CDL next year for a change and while money involves part of this decision as I am wanting to better support my future family, i have always admired trucks growing up and have loved to travel and see different places. It is nice to hear an honest perspective on the trucking industry. I know I’m not going into this to come out making bank to start and my partner understands this as well it is more about the opportunity and doing something I have wanted to do. I witness this everyday in my field, people with the wrong attitudes before even clocking in and they are miserable because of it. And they don’t like it when I tell them exactly those words. Applies to life overall.. if you wake up saying today is going to be terrible, you will never prove yourself wrong.

[@LateOnDeliveries]

I’ve been Trucking for a little over 1yr. What Helpful Trucker said was right hands down. There is a flip side your experience and be crappy if you have the wrong dispatch and planners that really don’t value you which can make you have a salty experience as well

[@terelltorrance]

Ima thorough bred trucker. It’s freedom , ownership, and if ya great with money you’ll master this game

[@naomiNAVON]

Amen!

[@noconsentgiven]

Everything is what you make it. Its goid money in trucking just have to agree to pay the "toll". Everybodys situation is not the same so get into only after you have decided what you want to get from it, then don't stop till you get it. Godpeed♥️🙌!

[@naomiNAVON]

It can be done! Now I’m in my second career Trucking. I have a college degree in Criminal Justice worker in the Penal system & can barely make it off my salary. Trucking is a great profession especially for a young person that has nothing to do and with discipline. There is no job out here that pay up to 1000 over a week that allow you to save & live rent free! Great video keep em coming!

[@elymac8584]

Now that’s how you help a trucker…well said my guy

[@750count]

Great perspective, especially in regards to attitude. No matter which direction you decide to go

[@panamera53]

Getting into the military is biting off more than most can chew because some don't make it to the other side. This is coming from myself being a Navy Vet and being on a ship for 5 years.

[@charlesjoy6213]

Not a real vet if you never been to war, dodged bullets, shoot at somebody/shot someone. JUST SAYING. Being a number doesnt make you a real vet boss man. I just hate hearing people in military talk about theyre a vet but never actually been in war. Being sent to stand around like security is some civilians do everyday aswell. I respect war vets. Not "number vets"

[@charlesjoy6213]

War vets are the only real vets. If you just on the ship basically just cruising around and shi you just a number.

[@JustinTv88601]

@@charlesjoy6213you gotta negative mindset fam you one of them ppl bro was talking about that got a sh*tty attitude in life what do this guy referring to his self as a vet that triggers you, 😅😅 are you in military fam.

[@DoubleAUSA]

Speakin the gospel truth. Even in the bad times trucking has been good to me.

[@learntolawn]

Just to add to what I already said in the short you posted that sparked all of this. In that time out on the road you can also go back to school and take online classes. You could literally take a few classes and utilize a good tuition reimbursement from a carrier and probably get your degree with little to no student debt. Again trucking changed my life, i watched your channel a few years ago when I was debating making the change. Best decision I made and thank you for the content it really helped me to make that jump.

[@YAHsKid]

OMGosh this is exactly what I've been thinking and saying. ❤❤❤

[@mistergivens7217]

That’s a GREAT IDEA! I was with a carrier that screwed me, and I lost my apartment. The company I’m with now, and I turned over 80k the first year. The military IS a viable option as well. I’ll say this Plan Prepare Perform. I pray that God enlighten you on your journey. DRIVERS, Thank You!

[@mistergivens7217]

10 years is pushing it. In that money hit your pocket, your mind will change. You will put the 3 P’s into action. You will be in a GREAT PLACE saving in 3-5 years to be honest.

[@TheHelpfulTrucker]

i actually agree with that

[@Bighomie52687]

Knowing what I know now when I got the inkling at 21 to go otr instead of being a chicken I would’ve committed 10 years to the profession otr with limited bills and came off the road in a position of leverage. It’s still attainable today with these younger adults but they have to want it. It’s hard being out there but it’s fruitful if you have discipline

[@remywhite4377]

Calling a spade a spade, too many people are focused on the dollar signs the trucking industry can produce. The problem, like in a lot of industries it seems, is that not a lot of people are willing/built to put in the real work to get it. There are those that are naive and don't know any better. Then there are those who are just chasing the instant gratification not realizing to get to where we are currently, a lot of sacrifices, discipline, etc went into making it this way. Just because life is comfortable now doesn't mean it's easy.

[@BiggBrotha]

I have to disagree somewhat. It is about the money. If not, then let a trucking company offer you a pay rate of $14 an hr to drive their trucks and see how insulted you would feel and upset you would get.

[@BlueStampChamp]

Straight facts brother, a lot of people wouldn’t understand this or will go against the truth you’re speaking.

[@violentdoza8259]

went from being poor and selling drugs for 15 years...got record clean now making more than i ever have been trucking 7 years...i cant sit for long periods of time now so i switched to food service and make 1500 3 days a week

[@MrDmacc1]

I think the key here is the idea of eliminating overhead rent or mortgage, while living in the truck ,I feel alot of money can be saved this way. Not to take anything away from the local guy that makes 130k per year and home everyday, but the main difference is part of the 130k must be used towards rent or mortgage, which if he lived in a truck all the 130k can be saved

[@TheHelpfulTrucker]

precisely

[@abrahambaker5085]

I work in house for a major trucking company and my pay with over 20 yrs experience can’t come close to a drivers pay. I am thankful though that it has allowed me to have a house and vehicles. It pays better than most jobs in my area.

[@FreewayHussla21]

This is what I did. I went OTR(company). After a year got a truck and went Owner/Op with my own numbers. Did that for 2 years while living in truck and keeping my expenses to a minimum. I invested 75% of my money (about 150k) into stocks and ETFs. Now the profits and dividends that I make from those stocks and ETFs pay for all my trucking expenses (maintenance, insurance, Ifta). Havent done my taxes yet but im gonna net about 180k this year and I was home every 2-3 days and took a whole week off every month. And I was able to take the entire month of december off. This next year Im gonna go hard again and try to net 250k. Im gonna keep investing in the stock market and not buy house til I can pay for it cash. Trucking can still be a gateway to success. Depends on ur game plan. 😎

[@dopekills5202]

😮1st year driver it's definitely not for everyone because it's a huge lifestyle change. But numerically it's the highest I've been paid gross without working 2 jobs but at the same time I'm only off 52 days a year. Gotta weigh the pros and cons. Regional OTR local all are completely different. Had i not been blessed to be regional i wouldn't be driving a truck most likely.

[@srobearl]

I learned that same lesson earlier on. I can turn any situation into Heaven or Hell with the attitude I take into it.

[@signedup2462]

Even if you have no rent or mortgage for 10 years, there is a hidden cost: inflation and/or property appreciation

[@JTmovingweight99]

Saved 40k my first full calendar year flatbed otr

[@focuson7551]

That's awesome,what was your expenses?

[@JTmovingweight99]

@ only like daily essentials for that year I lived out the truck for that calendar year instead of paying rent for an apartment. This was in Phx AZ.

[@bobbijoREV3.10]

Love the cap! ❤❤❤ God bless you!!!

[@dannystranahan1004]

Even if you're unable to save a 100% because obviously you need to buy food laundry detergent all that stuff, maybe once in a while grab a hotel room. Maybe, but let's just see food in the basic necessities, even if you saved seven hundred dollars a week for ten years you would have saved $364,000 dollars cash. And if you were smart after your second year of trucking and you have 2 years of W2s you could use that money, you saved and put as a down payment on a house rent that house out and then at the end of 10 years, not only would you have over 250,000 cash. In the bank, but whatever equity you acquired in that home. Somebody else would be paying the mortgage because you would rent it out. And you would have equity, built up in that house, so many positive things about living out of your truck.

[@CordellWallers]

See the only reason I’m getting into trucking is to get approved for a house…idk about 10 years but at least 5 years and once I’m approved I’ll probably go back to mechanic work and just pay my house off that way…it’s so hard to get approved for a house in todays market…especially if you’re single

[@CordellWallers]

I’m 27 with a 750 credit and no real experience to get anywhere else other than trucking so I’m shooting my shot and keeping a goal in mind

[@devoywilliams3956]

yea but what kind of life is that you would eventually wanna be home, watch your kids grow, spend time with wife, and enjoy life during those 10 years.

[@dannystranahan1004]

​@@devoywilliams3956obviously, if you had a wife and kid, you would not be living in your truck, you would have an apartment or a house for them. I'm speaking if you're single, you could live out of your truck, especially if you're in your 20s or 30s. It doesn't matter what age you are. Do it for ten years, stack your money?And then if you decide to get out of trucking and get into a relationship you're gonna be all the provide a home and everything at that point.

[@dannystranahan1004]

​@@devoywilliams3956and if you're married with no kids, you and your wife could drive as a team and really stack money.

[@TruckingWithMack976]

It’s a fantastic plan

[@deonwhite201]

Thank you 🙏 for sharing

[@mistergivens7217]

Something you said in another video, Trucking has multiple options. Dispatch, Broker, and Driving.

[@kingkavod]

I hands down agree with you my guy

[@SadatAnwarMubiru]

Thanks for information

[@rbabados9967]

Damn...... well said

[@teejay6058]

The title alone caught me 😂 I had to click and I’m not a trucker. The truckers I know in real life stay on the road getting money flexing but people on KZbin not so much lol idk who to believe I’m trying to encourage my girlfriend to finish up on her CDL get a local gig

[@albertjbrewer9790]

Great point! What do you think of retirees in trucking? It also sounds like a viable idea.

[@TheHelpfulTrucker]

I would think the typical retiree would be great for trucking... I would think they would already have great money management, probably good driving skills (and record), I would think as a result of life experience they'd be easy to get along with... I think a retiree would be great for trucking.

[@BiggDogg8993]

I think it could be better option.. better than most options

[@breezecreationsllc9018]

You can always do your own thing, keep you expenses low, learn how the banking system works, and you can do well.

[@TheHelpfulTrucker]

❤️❤️

[@breezecreationsllc9018]

If you live your life like a business everyday, it does not matter what you do in life. People want to live above their means. I started working for my dad as a kid, with our business. I was in the Navy, the great thing about the military, is you will have medical benefits for life until you die. I was also a sailed ships for over 20 years, and that was great all that money was your because you lived on the ship. I drove over the road for over a year because it was something I want to do as a kid. It was fun and made really good $$$. I have always had my own business even as teen. People you have to have more than one skill. Always have a skill someone is willing to pay you for.

[@TheHelpfulTrucker]

good stuff breeze! I am so with you on business and mindset. I don't see why you're not a subscriber to the channel. most of my content revolves around this type of thinking. brother from another mother. stay safe driver❤️

[@shawnmahoney5235]

Remind the new drivers they have to learn Trucking. Your first 6 months are different than the next 6 months. Your first year is different from your second. Also, most will have to acclimate to driving a minimum 500miles a day

[@LasterLegacy]

💯💯💯🎯🎯

[@dannystranahan1004]

I was thinking even if somebody has things going for him. It's still better than college, unless of course you're planning on being a doctor and you have to go to medical school, but get into the trucking, maybe do the military from 18 to 22. Get out, get right in the trucking. Live in your truck, stack your money. And then you could use your v a loan zero down payment on your house and you still got money stacked.

[@nattydreadlocks1973]

If you are unemployed or underemployed, trucking can get you right in less than four years. The key is, you have to persevere.

[@MichaelB-w4v]

🙏🙏🙏

[@wonderwonder6880]

Trucking has to return to regulation, deregulation caused lower rates, much lower pay, mega companies profit by deregulation.

[@rasserfrasser]

It's a solid attitude to have fortitude and commitment to a goal. It's really the mindset, not the occupation IMHO. I did the same thing with a cheap PC computer in a room with no toilet, but my thing was graphics etc. It didn't turn out like I planned, but like the Buddhist thing being about the journey not the destination (forgive me I have have that wrong), it worked out well. 10 years with all this technology going on right now? AI is REALLY changing the game right now, all platitudes. Everything from developers to b-roll camera production crews are quickly going "dodo". So 10 years?...I don't know. I think the "trucking agent" will be a discussion in the next election cycle, so plan accordingly especially if you start seeing "johnny cabs" begin to drive around. If so, switch gears and keep on trucking a different way.

[@DriverXAcademy]

That is a great idea. That’s why I created my channel to help the youth.

[@lifeasniya2]

I AGEEE WITH YOU WHEN YOU SAY SOME PEOPLES ATTITUDES SUCK !

[@charlesjoy6213]

Speaking negative about young people is crazy.

[@haze42082]

Based video, good stuff!

[@b.d.sonstrucking1915]

I pay for three houses trucking. Mine, my ex wife and my attorneys. In my opinion trucking is great.

[@TheHelpfulTrucker]

jeez

[@markmorgan5408]

At this time otr is mostly dead the cdl only worth it for local type jobs. Hopefully it'll change soon because anybody that's really otr will tell you cashier is a better paying job rn. Lot of opportunities come with a class A though just do that first year otr then go get some real money in another type of trucking 💯

[@anthonycombs8293]

My brother you know that a certain class of people that can go from a negative 100 to a positive 200 through out 450 years we hustle to there’s nothing done until reparations

[@chrisgast]

Between cheapskate trucking companies and suicidal 2 and 4 wheelers and power hungry government among other things, it gets more difficult to want to be a trucker. I don't mind an honest living, but it shouldn't be one sided. If I work hard, I should be fairly rewarded. And I don't want to work myself to death, either.

[@redviper259classic9]

Yea i agree with everything you say man....im 34 single, no bills, no kids, and i live in my car actually.....but i did just get my Cdl and also i have all my Endorsements and my Twic card.....im lookikg for something that i can Net $1,300-$1,600 weekly...if you OR anyone else has helpful information please tell me , please help....because in some cases it does seem pointless if your making 800 weekly driving a dang truck and facing that kind of danger every day....someone told me man, ypu dnt understand how dangerous you are with a Cdl and your Endorsements and your Twic....but where are the jobs that pay very good that will give a new person a chance thats making $1,300+ net weekly , not that 800.....please help if anyone can help with good information

[@Fallinlovewithmeforever]

Well my brother makes $8,000 a week woth his own truck. And now i decided to work on my Cdl. Am tired of the they little minimum wage jobs. Not enough money. Trucking is the best life.❤

[@joebrings5817]

Gross and net are two very different things .

[@Fallinlovewithmeforever]

Whatever. ✌️​@@joebrings5817

[@marksellslife865]

Brother, you should think about putting up a painting or something on that bare wall behind you. Spruce it up. I do enjoy your videos. I drive for Estes and it's a good opportunity for someone to get a CDL without paying for it.

[@realtalk6720]

Do the have paid training for cdl permit holders

[@marksellslife865]

@@realtalk6720 Yes.

[@johnnyphillips9967]

I’m working for a small mega carrier had my CDL in 2012 got out and now 12 years later I’m back in it. The money this go around isn’t bad but I’m thinking on buying my own truck and trailer at age 53. Your thoughts. Thank you.

[@steviedee415]

He would be start to stack for 10 years. And if someone school him about not tricking on them Lot Lizards 🦎 he a be good. The military is great as well because they pay for your CDL and lifetime benefits my dad did military my uncle did Merchant Seaman lived for Free on the Ship 🚢

[@americanlinks1924]

I agree that a person can male trucking work for them in these times. but that ten year in the truck with no life and no responsibility is way too much to ask. that may sound like torture to some and I'm a husttler

[@Banalytics-s8d]

Fr lol, I do Uber/Lyft making $600 days I drive and even I get tired of the constant grind even when I know the money is out there. You’ll get tired of driving way before the 10 year mark.

[@djredddogdollas5407]

Facts bro...off rip

[@amirwhite6033]

Most of those people saying they’re making 150k a year local are lying through their teeth

[@CordellWallers]

I don’t need $150k a year…that’s literally what doctors make after 10 years of college…$75k would get me approved for a house and that’s all I need…the second I get my house I’m out the industry lol

[@AncientEL07]

​@@CordellWallers not telling you what to do, but I wouldnt change a thing of what got me a house, that should tell you to keep going...ijs

[@amirwhite6033]

@ if I were you I’d aim to earn as much as possible don’t get trapped in a 30 year mortgage. Yea 75k a year will get you approved but… just listen to Dave Ramsey please 🙏🏾

[@passionforguns]

You can make the same local….yet pay mortgage, rent, utility, insurance and everything else. So what really pays more??

[@TheHelpfulTrucker]

this video was not about what pays more, it was about what allows you to KEEP more driver

[@maceomathis771]

Trucking is great, because it’s necessary. Like anything try to a 5, 10, 15 year plan.

[@breezecreationsllc9018]

First of all, if we as a people practice group economics, none of us would be doing bad. You have to change your mindset.

[@TheHelpfulTrucker]

luv it ❤️

[@jupj1]

Nope I’m doing it since 5/22

[@shawnmahoney5235]

Where have you been? Miss your content bro!

[@TheHelpfulTrucker]

I'm here big homie❤️❤️❤️

[@CALICOAST805fishermanlopez76]

I'M FROM THE GOOD GREW UP AROUND ALL OF IT I BECAME A TRUCKER AND HAD GOOD MONEY I BELIEVE FOR A PERSON WHO HAS NOTHING GOING FOR HIM YES!!! GET YOUR CDL. IM FOR IT! ITS DEPENDS ON THE INDIVIDUAL. BUT MY THING IS WHAT ABOUT ELECTRIC TRUCK'S 😂 TRUCKING TO ME CAN BE UNCERTAIN AT THIS TIME IF THEY GONNA BAN DIESEL ⛽ THEIRS LOTS OF THING'S SMH.

[@johnf1441]

I'm thinking of moving to Gainesville FL any trucking job pointers you can share for that area ??

[@higb7]

Yes I suppose you could live in the truck like that if you had nothing going for you.... But isn't that sort of given that predatorial company and able body to keep the rates down and take advantage of a person. Even if it's for a year or two until that person gets experience. And then what, they just go and works for another company that really doesn't pay exceptionally well either and they can use that driver for almost 365 days out of the year

[@kostaskostas6224]

You do need to have a declared home address to get a job right ? So I don't how one could save 100 precent of their income? Are you implying that it could be done semi-legally ?

[@TheHelpfulTrucker]

get a po box... use your mom's address. that part should be simple to figure out

[@robryan1942]

If you have a plan and don't have time to learn plumbing carpentry electrical then trucking can work

[@charlesjoy6213]

He targeted young people why dont you speak on people of all ages? Because its alot of old people that speak bad on trucking too so why target young people? Its old people thats just jumping into trucking aswell with no experience. Why target young people

[@kennethjohnson347]

I hate to break your nuggets but trucking today reallly really sucks and it's so horrible i finally got out of my business after 12 years of that and 20 years of driving prior to that, yes you cannot change my mind trucking does suck

[@CordellWallers]

It sucks if you don’t have a plan…if you thought driving for 40 years was the move then you were cooked from the start lol

[@kennethjohnson347]

keep dreaming buddy

[@AzAz-oz4ey]

All the people who crying about rates and time away from home are still in a truck. Avg age for new drivers is 50 so anyone can grow in this business. Local jobs are full with guys who have been driving for 5 yrs + on avg so new guys not making 130k . What else are they going to do so yes .

[@amogrows]

errrr, even if you live in your truck for ten years, you won't save 100% of your earnings. How you gunna eat when you don't spend any money? Maybe you can save 90-95%, but you're going to spend something. I would live out of a truck for ten years if I knew at the end I'd have $1-1.5M liquid and got to see all of the united states in that time.

[@CordellWallers]

You really saved that much? I’m genuinely asking lol

[@devoywilliams3956]

more like 80 percent food expensive.

[@nolaneli295]

It’s not for everyone. A KZbin may motivate you to stick with it but do what’s best for you and your family. There’s a lot of other ways to make money then locking yourself in a truck and alienating yourself from your family.

[@nolaneli295]

You can learn HVAC and make more money and have a life.

[@CordellWallers]

@@nolaneli295HVAC is literally the worst trade out of the major 4 trades🤣 plumbing I get but HVAC pays $40k a year…I made more ubering than HVAC

[@FranJarvis]

I thought you were getting out of trucking what was that video 2or three years ago.

[@TheHelpfulTrucker]

exactly... you're like, that far behind!

[@badguy2419]

Worst idea ever. That's not a life for anyone should try to pursue. You will become out of touch with the world, out of touch with people. You will become this weird cornball that everybody looks at funny. The money you earn is not worth the sacrifice of your life, health, and sanity. Living in the truck looks good on paper, but it's not practical .

[@mygameishonesty9030]

I largely agree, as somebody who's done it for a few years and experienced how much I missed and let deteriorate. I've gone places and had fun, but being in that trucks for so long makes you decline mentally and socially. Unfortunately, as humans, we do need some kind of social life. Living out of a truck is not as stable as it may appear, for several reasons. You eventually become institutionalized and that truck feels like a cage.

[@allisonb9072]

There are many people that it is practical for just because you don’t agree with something doesn’t mean it’s wrong.

[@badguy2419]

10 years is an awful long time to be stuck in a truck. That's worse than doing a bid in prison if you factor in the isolation. This is why Truckers' attitude turns salty because of the separation from which they've grown accustomed to.

[@JamesDavis-t5w]

I actually attempted this goal to an extent. My goal was 2 years. I still had bills and obligations. Not that high . After getting stuck for day's at a time with zero pay or just getting crazy pick-ups , delivery's in areas at horrible times and paying for parking out of pocket. I was stuck in Ontario CA for a week waiting on a load. The horrible company I worked for would charge you $$ if the truck moved and not related to the load. Not to mention health concerns with the options for food being Wendy's, McDonald's and pizza

[@bobbijoREV3.10]

@@JamesDavis-t5wgood points!

[@nfaoussoukouyate1963]

It I never drive truck

[@RazorKane22]

You take way way way too long to get to the point. You did not need 19 minutes to make your point