THIS IS HOW MOST PORTS WORK!!

#HOUSTON #PORTOFHOUSTON
Going into a port can be a confusing. The first time I came to a port I felt like a chicken with a head cutt off. Today I got to go into two ports in the Houston area and It's a big cluster of trucks just going every witch way. After going into the first one the other port was almost exactly the same. If you have to go to a port try to get information from a driver that has been there before so it will be less confusing for you. I hope this video helps you guys out.

[@supercic123]

Thank you for taking the time out to explain the Houston Port, I am grateful! I understood how you explained everything, now I just have to feel my way around. Thank you!

[@ATruckersLife]

I am glad I could help 🙏🏼

[@307Life]

In my younger days I used to deal with Port Elizabeth & Newark, it was a cluster f@c! Back then! I can't even imagine how it is now a days!! Got the new batteries for the Go pro today, gonna start playing with it tomorrow, thanks again brother! Hope all is well with you & family!

[@juliancleary2831]

Great video ... you explained it to us really well ... thank you ... regards from England.

[@eppoh66]

That's quite complicated! In Rotterdam harbour (the Netherlands) it's been completely automated for at least 10 years now! You have to log in with your driverscard and then the Straddle-carrier knows exactly what container to pic for you... On a good day you're in and out in 20 minutes or les!

[@rrbigfish1]

I grew up in Seabrook just a few miles from Bayport. I volunteered with CLEMC (ambulance) that covered Clear Lake area and included Bayport 20 years ago. Also volunteered with Seabrook Vol. Fire Department for 5 years. I enjoyed seeing you film part of my old stomping grounds 😀

[@kevinrichards3288]

I miss the other kind of semis "cabovers". Back in the '80s I saw them everywhere. Also I remember real well there was a mix of conventional cabs & cabovers around back in the '80s. Today the only cabovers I see around are fire trucks, garbage trucks, yard trucks, & small non semi box trucks like the ones that furniture companies have.

[@missy4042]

That was neat, never saw a port before. Positive thoughts daily for your Dad!

[@splashurberrys]

I was there yesterday I wish I would of watch your video sooner but I learned

[@chilidog1]

That was pretty neat to see. Thanks for sharing what you could Jorge.

[@ronp.731]

I watched a video of Travels of Brian, in a port and OMG, talk about stress trucking and driving!!! trucks going in all directions!! @ the same time.

[@MS-37]

How many days a month are you off? Hats off to you truckers, keeping our country moving. Thank you.

[@kevinrichards3288]

I never knew the short semi trailers could be dangerous like you said you've heard.

[@806Driver]

Herding cattle probably more like herding cats 🐈 😂 be safe in there brother hope the family is doing good 👍🏼

[@carlosrivas1097]

Did it for 5 years in long beach California, playa larga time. For me it was great o operator average $2000 to $2600 for 5 days of work. I miss it ,left because of the carb regulation in California. Regional after that.

[@familymantrucking2131]

Enjoy your videos. I’m from Pearland and have been a OTR for a handful of years. Getting burned out and to be honest. Want to spend more time with my family. I’m thinking of coming aboard to a company out of LaPort who main transportation is hauling containers. Now I’ve stayed away from the ports. Cause of the long down times I’ve always encountered. But My question is. 1). Have you ever experienced long (4+hours) wait times being there? 2). Does your company supply the trailer or do you have to hunt one down. You know out of all my years of trucking (DV, Refer and Flatbed) this routine will be completely different. Guess I will feel like a new born baby deer learning how to walk. But guess by doing this over and over everyday. One can doing it blindfolded. PS. You mentioned the short container is the most dangerous to haul. Is that because it’s top heavy to the length of the trailer. Thx

[@richardpatrick1964]

I remember my first trip to Port of Los Angeles

[@whk4767]

Interesting information.

[@gavinomirelez4079]

Do u bobtail there n pickup chassis there do use Dana only bayport off of hwy 146 stay safe Jorge God bless

[@David-lo2gq]

How much are owner operators taking how weekly in Houston for container work ?

[@rrbigfish1]

I load up Jeep Renagads in Bayport.

[@wildmanofborneo]

Hi if your load is less than a full container, how does it get unloaded? Does your load get taken to a warehouse on or near the port? If it does go to a warehouse, do you have to have a CDL to pickup or can a regular vehicle pick up the load (only 2000 lbs load)?

[@LG-wp6ge]

Greetings from California. And I have a few questions like how restricted is it to record video inside the port because here in California it's prohibited but people still record anyways and don't get in much trouble when caught recording and my second is how is the work flow does it slow down at times or is everything smooth and what about the port clerks/workers do they ever get lazy and are they mean because over here they are lazy and the worst people ever they think they are tough because they have a good union.

[@conservativerick8822]

What year semi can you use in the Houston ports? And does “carb compliant” zero emissions exist in those ports? Here in California Los Angeles/ Long Beach ports 2010 or older will not be “Carb compliant” so we won’t be able to use these trucks no more.

[@ATruckersLife]

I’ve seen some really old trucks going into the Houston ports..

[@conservativerick8822]

@@ATruckersLife Thanks, Do you recommend any company that offers good rates?

[@justreact7334]

How local is local? I run intermodal in Pittsburgh & are local is like a 2 hours and 30 mins 2 hours 30 mins back. I’m moving to Houston next month

[@ATruckersLife]

I think it’s about the same 3 hours tops

[@KiwiReacts]

how come u cant record inside? i do it all the time here in Long Beach and L.A and never an issue

[@ATruckersLife]

My company watches my videos and it against company policy plus the refineries have a no record policy.

[@ThanhLe-qw9ex]

Port in Houston is good place to made money bro? I’m currently working at Los Angles and think about move to Houston

[@ATruckersLife]

It’s good

[@zackwies1493]

You not doing hazmat anymore? Containers only?

[@ATruckersLife]

I pick-up loaded tanks in the port. They look like containers but they're tanks.

[@broadwayboy6024]

Why don’t you guys just unionize?

[@rsgabrys3080]

---------- concerning the 20ft containers -------- small but heavy when put on chassis makes truck extremely top heavy --------- WHY can't a lowboy/ dropdeck container chassis be made available to get load (grain) closer to ground where the stability is increased significantly Status quo only puts additional responsibility on driver -------- its about money shipping firms worth billions ------ put burden of unsafe load on trucker ----------- and so it goes.... stay safe Jorge -------

[@ATruckersLife]

Thank you for your comment Uou are correct the people getting rich don't care about us little guys..

[@gabrielmontanez5696]

I'm planning to move to Houston Texas from Wisconsin. Can you drop some good agency names that I can work my truck for? I'm an owner operator BTW. What company you work for?

[@ATruckersLife]

I work for Heniff but I don’t know anyone I can really recommend.. Things are good here but it all depends on what’s good for you..

[@gabrielmontanez5696]

@@ATruckersLife Currently I work Intermodal, that's all I do. Is it difficult to get the TWIC card as well?

[@Truthbetold1990]

Is this Barbour cut terminal? If not which port is this?

[@ATruckersLife]

Yes it is Barbours cut

[@franciscoguerrero3725]

hablas español puedes leer espñol yo empese a trabajar en el 2000 de el paso asta el puerto huoston 2 viajes por semana

[@evileyemcgaming]

that not only port that in usa

[@LONGWAYFARGO]

Why can't you record at the port ?

[@ATruckersLife]

Not sure maybe a National security thing.

[@LONGWAYFARGO]

Why you leave the ports ??

[@ATruckersLife]

I’m still out here lol

[@LONGWAYFARGO]

@@ATruckersLife 10-4 driver

[@carlosrivas1097]

Que Pepsi Jorge? Hope you are get a classic shaker when you decide to get your authority to keep more cash in your pocket. Suerte vale.

[@carljohnson4996]

Am I able to conceal carry a firearm in the ports?

[@chaise_]

Where were you in Virginia

[@ATruckersLife]

No im in Houston

[@chaise_]

A Truckers Life in your last video

[@cole7216]

Does anyone have a connection or work at ila1351 Houston, TX. I applied I’m looking to get more information on the hiring process and make a connection to get in.

[@joyyocum9725]

Well I see those sky bugger.turn you a lose. Still at work.make next video good. Willis joy