There’s NO job security in trucking

In today’s video, I’ll be sharing my thoughts in regards to job security in trucking. I’m curious to know your thoughts on this topic in the comment section.
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#truckdriver
#job

[@sad2540]

Being self employed 100% comes with just as many pitfalls as being an employee.

[@imanthonytv]

I agree 100%

[@AzAz-oz4ey]

I will take it

[@dblessed6789]

But at least being self employed your in control of any pitfall, your are your own pitfall if things don’t go right.

[@Spooky_Gregg]

Im a trash truck driver. Make great money. I do side hustles all the time. I do pest control, pressure wash trucks and trailers,small engine repair, regular size engine repair, welding,wash trash bins and business trash bin pads. I have energy to get off and do my side hustles and on weekends,i can do the same.

[@quentincollins2567]

Just got my hazmat and tanker endorsement and twic card. Now im using the money i make from my job to invest in my junk removal company everything you said i second that

[@lilred1107]

I always say no matter how good or comfortable you are at a company, you have to be prepared for it to be taken from you.

[@ad-jj3yv]

Trucking is a high risk business...many ways to lose your job as a trucker...whether your local or OTR.....but OTR is the most riskier of the two....you can get more credentials like your hazmat and twic card...but, your still relying on a JOB at the end of the day like everyone else...and trucking requires mental and physcial requirements...the best things that trucker can do is prioritize thier health, and save their money and try to plan for an alternative career that they control.

[@NicholasEstrada-tp8cj]

Great video ATV. ✌️

[@robertowens3657]

I agree 💯👍 there is no such thing as job security anywhere really

[@imanthonytv]

My sentiments exactly 👍🏾

[@realistically9091]

I think there will always be jobs for food trucking , compared to OTR or other trucking positions, because most people don’t wanna do the labor or get tired of it. If your a person with a strong mindset and know how to lift stuff properly and can take it, then you will have no problem finding food service jobs anytime .

[@TLACY606]

On point as always.

[@imanthonytv]

💯✊🏾

[@EASTHIGHLANDROD]

Literally running my last load from Utah to Georgia the company I work for is closing up shop and didn’t even give us a heads up now I’m about to see what the job market is really about

[@shshshs2]

The whole entrepreneurial aspect is good but my problem is the trend once you become one, they’ll be the main ones talking down on the 9-5 workers. Next they will complain no one want to work,can’t find good help or help in general when they go shopping and need help finding something. Also most time business don’t really take off right away, more like 10+ years and they don’t have money or a plan like you said but want to quit their jobs because it’s trending thing to do

[@imanthonytv]

💯

[@andrewilliams3982]

Great video Anthony. But I think it won’t hurt to have other skills and also be open to pivot away from trucking. I have been doing food service for 3 years but recently I decided to finish up with college. But I love that you talk about investing and saving. That’s something I have been focusing on because you can’t rely solely on just 401k for the future.

[@imanthonytv]

Absolutely! I couldn’t agree more.

[@gleeshchicity1705]

@@imanthonytv I like how two brothas can have two outlooks on things or one can critique the other without disdain and still enlighten one another to get to the ultimate task which is to inform and push our people I salute that for sure..ima cdl holder myself new to it tryna find my niche but to see that was solid💯

[@imanthonytv]

@gleeshchicity1705 That’s what it’s all about my brother. Good luck to you champ.

[@elvintrusty88]

Hey fam.... I feel you on this as it pertains to not being too comfortable. I'm currently a government employee and have been seen retiring for the military. I'm currently getting my CDL permit for the second time because I've been interested in trucks since my childhood. Having a CDL in your back pocket is a very smart move no matter the circumstances because, like you said, it allows you to pivot if needed. Stay up bro!

[@imanthonytv]

Likewise my guy 💯✊🏾

[@2Pish]

I'll go ahead and say this, Fedex Ground drivers are by far one of the most susceptible trucking jobs to being laid off. It's all contract work, and contracts can and will change without notice and often times force the contractor to lay off their drivers. This was my exact situation last year, but I came back after they found more contract work. I like Fedex Ground, it's stable, predictable work, but I never know one year to another if I'll have a job when I wake up the next morning.

[@HeyArnoldGotAFootballHead]

I did 1 year at FedEx Ground doing linehaul years ago and ending up leaving for FedEx Freight for that exact reason. I never looked at ground as a long term job

[@2Pish]

@@HeyArnoldGotAFootballHead How is Freight? Can you tell me more? Someone told me at Orlando airport they only make 22 an hour

[@HeyArnoldGotAFootballHead]

@@2Pish at UPS now. But did 2 years P&D and was topped out at 33$ / HR OT after 8 and linehaul was 79 CPM and drop/hook + Fuel pay.

[@2Pish]

@@HeyArnoldGotAFootballHead Wow, that's comparable to Southeastern's rates, jesus

[@2Pish]

@@HeyArnoldGotAFootballHead I make $25, or 50 CPM running 500 miles a night, 2000 miles a week

[@terelltorrance]

Great point. I thought you was about to disagree with that statement but it’s true.

[@219dprice]

Good video! 💪🏾

[@imanthonytv]

💪🏾💯

[@TayTheLocalTrucker]

Very true bro! As a driver who is under a union contract, the union adds some layers of protection but doesn’t save you from being terminated if you have violated enough of the agreed upon terms of the contract like the attendance policy for example. I agree, aim for jobs that provide a higher degree of job stability and that will help you invest for your future. Keep dropping 💎 bro

[@imanthonytv]

As a unionized driver, I appreciate you for sharing that bro. You already know I’m locked in with your content as well. Keep it up champ 💪🏾

[@eric197]

I thought of the 80k a year job question you mentioned a while back and the only thing I thought of was real estate agents and other sales jobs like selling cars but most people don’t make it. Ig you have some knowledge about that since you were a sales manager at Kristy kreme

[@noblexavierrossom]

As long as you have a clean cdl and mvr you good and can go anywhere

[@derrickfisher8240]

U should do a video on food service that deal with injuries with food service going up and down a ramp I broke my ankle because I slip and fail on the ramp due to the rain

[@imanthonytv]

I’m curious..What type of shoes or boots were you wearing?

[@AzAz-oz4ey]

Never depend on any co

[@samestuffdifferentday5712]

Trucking job security is one of the most secure for the most part . I don’t know many trucking companies particularly food service trucking companies that lay off . It’s pretty consistent.

[@imanthonytv]

You’re right. Food service is pretty consistent along with fuel hauling and some others. However, even with food service there were many drivers who were laid off during the pandemic. That’s an example of the disruption I mentioned in the video. That crisis impacted the economy which impacted jobs. I guess my point is when companies start losing enough money at some point they have to stop the bleeding and often times it leads to cutting expenses (employees).

[@samestuffdifferentday5712]

@@imanthonytv yeah the pandemic was pretty unexpected and sudden but normally food service trucking is stable . I’ve never been laid off from a food service trucking job and I’ve had about 10 of them in my career.

[@imanthonytv]

💯💪🏾

[@realistically9091]

Food company is always available and consistent because that’s the trucking job most people don’t wanna do due to the labor. People wanna do the easier one which is OTR driving and that’s where lay off are happening

[@SamihDaifalla]

Not if you are a nurse or a police officer or cia or FBI anything but not trucking you want to be stable in trucking stay in oil or fuel ⛽️ industry

[@LuisLopez-zs8dt]

Dang, im about to lose my job at the end of this month. My 2nd cdl job i have been here 3yrs.

[@imanthonytv]

Sorry to hear that man. I hope you’re able to find a better job opportunity sooner than later. Apply to as many jobs as possible to better your odds on landing a new gig. Good luck

[@majiddawah7294]

There is job security with the right company. But unfortunately there are not very many and the ones that are there are hard to get depending on what state you live in. Like for example my state Louisiana you have to know or pay somebody to get a good truck job lol sh*t ridiculous honestly

[@HeyArnoldGotAFootballHead]

Right company like who ? 😭😭😭

[@majiddawah7294]

@@HeyArnoldGotAFootballHead UPS, FedEx, Sherwim Williams, Autozone, old dominion lol

[@majiddawah7294]

You can definitely make over 100k a year with those jobs of course you have to be smart about what you do with your money I’d hope you’d be saving it. Then you can use that to start your own business or go to school for something else with more job security like nursing LPN, RN etc lol

[@HeyArnoldGotAFootballHead]

@@majiddawah7294 i work for UPS ain’t no job security unless you been here 20 years they do layoffs all the time. Old dominion ? Maaaan gone that’s LTL ain’t no job security hell FedEx Freight has closed 50 terminals in the last year

[@majiddawah7294]

Oh yea and also to add republic services, wasteland management, emr metal recycling all these companies have class A jobs dry ban and tanker

[@CrashRebootL3]

true facts.

[@basswhisper7767]

Got a question for ya. Been driving a long time and had my first accident ever In my driving career. I was issued a ticket but went to court and got it dismissed. So lets say i want to go drive for another company and they pull my driver record and see that i was in accident are they going to hold that against me? The accident was my fault but the ticket was dismissed. How is the new company going to look at that? Will they hire me, or would i have to wait for 3 years for it to fall off my record?

[@imanthonytv]

It’s really going to depend on the employer. Most companies list specific requirements pertaining to MVR and accidents on their job postings. I guess it’s possible that an exception could be made in some instances but it’s going to be up to the employer when making that decision. I would recommend still applying for said company. The worst they can say is no. Move on to the next. Have you checked your MVR since the accident to see what’s actually on it?

[@basswhisper7767]

@imanthonytv Not yet. I was just curious if you knew or if you knew someone else that went through a similar situation as me. Thanks for the reply.

[@greyyb8860]

It’s cool to be an entrepreneur, but karma comes around, what you going to do when employees quit on you😭😭 they wanna do tik toks full time after getting 1k likes off 1 job review vid, good vid

[@imanthonytv]

💯

[@wilfordfootball79]

That why they wanted to ban tik Tok

[@jonmartinez3412]

How is the gfs yard in Knoxville tn, I’m thinking about moving to tn and I see gfs is in Knoxville

[@imanthonytv]

I have no idea

[@jonmartinez3412]

All good brother, thanks anyways. All in all gfs is a good company I would say

[@imanthonytv]

Definitely a good company in my opinion bro.

[@UnlimitedWomen2]

Well dat Definition is Not Very Good

[@imanthonytv]

Okay..What’s yours?

[@UnlimitedWomen2]

@@imanthonytv Probs when U said Job Stability….4 Me dat = Job Security

[@dec1slh]

Must be a black job

[@HeyArnoldGotAFootballHead]

😭

[@spinninggood]

Anthony...I can't BELIEVE you would make such a false statement.....A CDL is our college degree.

[@imanthonytv]

Did you watch the video?

[@spinninggood]

@@imanthonytv yes i did...but there is job security.....as long as u use common sense..which many don't....

[@imanthonytv]

I gotcha.. I just think we define “job security” differently but that’s okay. I appreciate you sharing your perspective.

[@spinninggood]

@@imanthonytv you da man, Anthony..all respect,brother