IS THIS PLACE EVEN OPEN? Does it even have a DOCK?

[@canvids1]

Chuck, so glad I found you, as you make my old heart flutter watching what I used to do many years ago when I was young like you. Yes you are in the USA I am here in Ontario Canada. But things work the same way. They give you a route, and you do it day in day out. You get used to calls and know what they have,and the docks to use etc etc and I just loved it. Thanks so much for your videos.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

I appreciate you coming along for the ride!!

[@davidremy4470]

Hey Chuck. We got a new pro system at XPO, it's a "parent" pro ( barcode) on both BOL's , which is then attached to a "child" pro by scanning it with the handheld device. Each child pro has a different number so each pallet can be tracked individually. Takes a little more time but it supposedly helps tracking each pallet for either the customer or on the line haul side, that way they can separate multiple pallets for weight distribution. Old timers hate it cause it's new, I've only been driving for 6 months so it's all new to me. Have a good day driver!!

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

That’s sounds like a good system. I could see us using that one day.

[@davidremy4470]

@@TheTulsaTrucker Roger that, I'm sure every LTL carrier will have it eventually. I got to tell you it's crazy that I will watch a 20 minute video of you working, after I just spent 10 to 12 hours doing the very same thing, lol! Have a great Labor Day weekend.

[@mikerichard-FOPA3]

That sucks no forklift, hard to believe that no one was around there. Have a Blessed day be safe. Chuck, Thanks for the ride along.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Forklifts are a drivers best friend 😂. Have a great week Mike 👊🏻

[@spgorilla3986]

Funny thing is until I started watching these videos, the only time I had ever seen the big E of Estes on a trailer was in videos on BNSF trains passing through LaPlata, Missouri. I was surprised to meet one just south of Athens, Pa. yesterday.

[@moonshiner5412]

It was cool to hear "Tinker AFB"! I spent close to 4 years there in the MOB. Drove trucks and played war all over Oklahoma and several out of state locations. Used to back trailers into C5s when they couldn't open the back for awhile after accident in Vietnam. Now I have a hard time trying to back up a uhaul trailer! Keep the greasy side down and God Bless.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

We ship allot of freight to the base.

[@pigybak]

That first stop, blind sided in on the driver side. Nailed it with no pull ups.

[@leepope3377]

Is it ever really blind side in a day cab? 😆

[@tweedl347]

I hope you’re having a blessed week! Great vibes Chuck!

[@geraldjones8032]

Another interesting day in Chuck life. Learned a lot about trucking and how things are done. Enjoyed looking forward to your next one. Have a safe day.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

I appreciate that Gerald!!

[@Captainmatt747]

Love the video and love seeing different parts of Tulsa. Maybe in a future video can you talk about how and when you take breaks/pit stops while being a P&D driver? Thanks!

[@A.J.pocketwatchshop]

Love those stops where everybody disappears when they hear a truck hit the dock. Happens a lot.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

😂😂 truth

[@bluegrassboy2448]

May I say, Chuck, I'm very inspired by your videos in many ways, but one of the important ones being, is showing no matter what you WANT to get in life, you gotta work hard for it. Sure, some are better off than others, but if an athlete wants to learn guitar and be good at it, you gotta work, no matter your station in life. Also, good to see that when it comes to physical work, everything in moderation. Estes seems to provide a good work/life balance. I watch these videos sometimes just to get motivated and MOVE! God bless you Chuck;

[@fredericklininger9143]

I work at glass bottle plant in Port Allegany Pa. I've loaded and off loaded a lot of LTL before I retired

[@jgpix1]

Gotta love those portable dock plates. Don’t let ‘‘em hit you in the shins! 😬

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Definitely have to watch for that, they can leave a mark.

[@jblake189]

Great video Chuck thanks and stay safe!!

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

I appreciate that Jim 👊🏻

[@gtech66]

Welcome back sir. Really enjoy the channel.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Thanks 👊🏻

[@johnkempter8162]

Happy trails Chuck!!

[@davidthompson5845]

Enjoying the ride along. Every time I see a Big E truck I say wonder if thats Chuck.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

👊🏻

[@exodusfromearth6883]

Chuck, I was thinking you sound familiar, then it hit me, you sound like Dave Ramsey...a little bit, both of you positive people.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

It’s amazing how many people have said that, then positive is probably what people are hearing 😁👊🏻

[@genesis1174]

I'm soo tempted to go into P&D, it'll be a pay cut from linehaul, but working during the day is just trumping my thoughts on the extra money...

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

It’s definitely a pay cut and more to deal with but it’s a nice change. I will be going back to LH after the first of the year as that’s definitely set spot.

[@andreehemmingsen9624]

Tomorrow, Friday, I'm going out with my older brother to drive a truck for the first time. it will be fun

[@dvljet]

Curious are your tractors equiped with backup alarms so the public can hear you and not get run over . if they arent estes should really think of installing them yeah its a couple of hundred bucks but it might save a life .

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

No sir

[@Sp1tF1re]

I feel like for the last few years roads in Tulsa became pretty bad. Especially Pine and Admiral are full of pot holes with rough patches on the road. P.S. Yeah and I don't even mention some metal and plastic garbage in Mingo Creek.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Totally agree and yea that creek is bad.

[@carlschorfheide4220]

Next time your in O&M, say hello to Jake for me. I ran one of their trucks for several years.

[@jimrossi7708]

Watch your back with lifting that dock plate, it looked like one of those heavy iron ones !

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

It wasn’t too back. I bent my legs and did more pulling than lifting 👍🏻

[@jacklevesque]

Chuck, love the videos. Was wondering if you've ever done a tour of your cab or everyday items you have in your cab?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

I did when I was on the extra board but not in the city.

[@kongfeh]

Thank you for this excellent video, I really enjoyed it! 👍🏻👊🏻

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

I appreciate you stopping by the channel and the feedback

[@jgpix1]

Oh and I hate those cranking straps. Never work out for me. Don’t let your fingers get pinched. I prefer the other kind of strap it’s like a single buckle that you pull tight. Much easier

[@TruckFan542]

Nice content. Have you had any bloopers while trucking?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Not many but a few

[@billlevassiur8274]

Looks like you have some roof bow damage in the trailer ? Thanks for the ride. Be safe.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Allot of our trailers do but are patched

[@michaelhawks5683]

Kinda wondering what it is sparty NC not much going on up there except Christmas trees

[@remylopez4821]

Chuck at 11:30 are the overhead beams adjustable? One looks bent looking FWD in your trailer thanks for the videos from a subscriber

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Yes they are adjustable, we can drop them to stack freight or help support freight.

[@brandonsettgast5177]

Cool videos Chuck. I deliver Advance Auto Parts stores in the Tulsa area.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

We appreciate your service driver 👊🏻

[@frankwallace5174]

i see xpo and R&L pro books on the table where you signed the paperwork 😉😉😆😆

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Yea, we use to leave them but never got used so just do it ourselves 😁

[@frankwallace5174]

@@TheTulsaTrucker ahhh the life of a p&d driver. love the channel

[@Eric-fb9ft]

Nice work getting into that first dock! I bet y'all have quite a few drivers who say "There's no way you can get in there with a 53"

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

We have a few 😂. I appreciate that.

[@jerrychristensen9219]

Good video thanks!!

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

👊🏻

[@BenChutes-ry8sq]

Chuck I want to ask you something I see your guys truck coming in Menards where I work all the time what kind of fright do you guys haul?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Just about everything, refrigerated food about the only thing we don’t.

[@denisryle6410]

Hi Chuck enjoying the pick ups . Question Chuck is there a particular way you sign your bills ? At yellow it was YFS date then 3 sw skids stc or slc how many ctns then you signed Be safe ✌️

[@diggy794]

When I first started at Estes we were taught to sign name, exla, date and piece count or sws. We had a regional loss prevention manager who would come around once or twice a quarter and audit the paperwork and if it wasn’t right, write ups were in order. He retired and was never replaced and from the paperwork I see other drivers bring in, it’s no longer enforced

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Depends on how it’s loaded SLC if I’m not on the dock.

[@denisryle6410]

Chuck we had problem deliveries were you got a signed clear bill before unloading. That was the procedure. The customer would inspect the freight in the trailer sign the bill and unload. Example we had a stop in west Chicago terminal. We delivered pianos . You had to unload the pianos off the trailer and down a steep ramp . Well one time the driver did not get the bill signed and a piano fell off the ramp customer refused that piano. The driver was fired at the stop and the TM drove out with another driver and drove the fired driver back to the terminal. Driver got his job and back pay 💰. Because there were no instructions on the delivery bill . That TM got terminated later he was a terrible person . Be safe ✌️

[@1977Postal]

Chuck I’m a 17 year P&D guy for ABF I love what you have done. So many people over the years ask me about the job this channel is perfect for that. Your an Excellent pedal driver and you have a great attitude. I’m a little surprised you went back to linehaul you really seem to enjoy P&D but I know there is a lot more money there.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

I go back and forth between the two divisions because I enjoy them both. These vlogs definitely help families know what we do for a living. Stay safe out there 👊🏻

[@matthewrogers94mr]

I'm curious whats your opinion on trucks having automatic transmissions?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Depends on the truck, Volvo is great, international 12 speed auto and freightliner if it’s not tuned down.

[@tahkeemdaniels4980]

How many pickups you do per day? I normally do around 20 deliveries and 8-10 pickups.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

10-12 deliveries and 10-12 pickups it’s pretty balanced for us.

[@tahkeemdaniels4980]

@@TheTulsaTrucker nice 👍🏽

[@brandonguillory242]

great video sir

[@TravisGinther]

Sorry I’m late to reply. Great video as always Chuck.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Thanks as always Travis, have a blessed weekend sir!!

[@markford7717]

Doing p/u if you fill the trailer before p/u are done what do you do ?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

I deliver everything then start the pickups when I’m full normally done for the day.

[@Dazrhin]

Does Estes require you to be 21 years old? I am currently taking my CDL class A class and looking for jobs that would hire at 20 years old.

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Yes 21 1 year of experience

[@ch1cken460]

Great 😊

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

👊🏻

[@luvnic-1183]

Do u need any endorsements

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Yes, doubles and triples, tanker and hazmat

[@nelly3198]

Can you talk about ur debt free journey?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

I have a few hole playlist on that 👍🏻

[@JimG89887]

That has to be one of the worst dock setups I’ve ever seen.

[@michaelhilley7973]

Do you generally pull a 53’ everyday doing P&D?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Yes sir

[@BenChutes-ry8sq]

Hey Chuck

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

👊🏻

[@carterellis5988]

Chuck, are you married? If so what does the wife think of your position in ltl?

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Yes, she is very supportive!