Day in the Life: Delivering A Load With a TMC Driver

[@deantait8326]

Was a racer friend of Harold in the 90’s. I got my CDL in private school and for an article I went through all of the TMC training in January of 97. Very good company especially for a “thinking” driver. Great training !!!

[@mikeskidmore6754]

TMC needs A.P.U.s

[@jfoley1968jf]

Brian has a great attitude and I think he would be a great trainer! I would love to train with him.

[@pclogisticsgroupinc9761]

Classic hard-working American 👍

[@Thomas_O_Malley]

I admire his attitude.

[@MrDereklewis1985]

I just applied for TMC as an entry level driver!! I’m also from Virginia!!Newport News to be exact!! Awesome video

[@MOE13576]

How is it going?! In the process of getting hired..

[@C7Glockk]

@@MOE13576same how is it

[@musclemania30]

A fellow Virginian, I’m from Chesapeake but I’ve lived in NC since graduating high school. Enjoyed the video.

[@Hussein-z5x6f]

Good personality, professional and polite. Wish u all good. Be safe bro

[@ronaldgarcia5912]

Properly mounted and secured

[@jamesclements3627]

😂Just got out of driving school and I'm brainwashed like you.

[@stevenarthur3253]

Not cracked, bent or broken

[@kate4biglittlevoices]

@@stevenarthur3253free from damage or debris 😅

[@jhezelc9390]

No missing any nuts or bolts 😅

[@isaiahforester3747]

Not chipped cracked or broken.

[@abdelaliennasry2278]

Great video! Nice job on tarping! A tip: bungees (hooks) should face away from the tarp to avoid holes if possible. Hooks too; if possible always connected to the frame inside out so the frame doesn't cut them. Fun fact: I used to help my dad with tarps at 16 in Morocco. He'd say "get an education" when I messed up. I did, earning a Master's & PhD. And went back to driving. Ironically, when I came to the States, I found out that my tarping skills were way better in Morocco 😂. Good luck, and respect trucker!!

[@jakehimes5124]

18:00 I live right off of route 30 in south west Pennsylvania.. so funny he mentioned that !

[@bussyhaver]

wow, really cool. excellent production value, this sold me on tmc, i like the physical activity that comes with the job. ill need to get into contact with the recruiter that came by my school recently!

[@liankpthang0001]

Thank you for sharing about how to start and finish a trip.

[@danielgrandon2701]

You sold me! I'm ready to be done teaching and TMC has a facility in Des Moines.

[@KhalilWise-v6b]

One of the best videos ive seen

[@timtolliver183]

I drove for TMC 15 years ago, they kept bending me over with OOR. I would follow their directions which many times would go the wrong way or they would low ball the runto the shipper and when you went over on the milage they would drop your percentage. It got old quick. This is not an easy job being a flatbed driver so last thing you want is them lowering your pay when you didn't do anything to warrant it. They would bill 120 to tarp a load and driver only received 20 of it lol

[@DaLightBlue]

Now this is a good video

[@CentralFla546]

Enjoyed your video Brian if I were 20 years younger I believe I'd enjoy truck driving, my grandson drove for TMC for about a year and half but has since moved on to another career. I talked to him on the phone just about every day while he was driving. I probably drove him nuts (he claims I didn't) with all my questions, where are you at, what are you hauling, where you going, how's the truck holding up, how many miles today?? Endless questions, but I loved it. I miss our daily talks.

[@lastpreatorian418]

As a fellow VA Beach'er I loved that. I was also wondering how it would go over with me being 48 and just starting out with TMC. After seeing you rocking and rolling at 60, I know I'm in good hands. I mean 50 is the new 30 right? :)

[@aarony8534]

Did you go to TMC? I’m 51 and starting with them 🤘

[@lastpreatorian418]

@@aarony8534 no I did not. They never said why but they passed on hiring me. I honestly have no idea why either. It’s all good though, I ended up at a small company driving a beautiful Pete 389 18 speed. I’d post a picture if it allowed me to.

[@aarony8534]

@@lastpreatorian418 glad you found a good spot. I had a class b since 2016, but just upgraded to A, and can’t get anything local til I get a little experience first. So will see how it goes. Used to haul hazmat with my B.

[@tanersacma9428]

North at it matters but you have a button inside the cap itdies complete light check but is good always to check lights

[@desiralhagger4034]

Good stuff

[@roderickkimble2618]

I been trying to work for tmc for a whole year now idk why they won’t hiring me I keep applying I know it’s a great company 💪🏽💪🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Dino-cj1ko]

Trucks are all black think you bee in like flyn lol

[@ne9835]

Are they that good?

[@kevinnegronleon6096]

Yes, they are.

[@Snowman.1989]

Actually no ,TMC is NOT that good!!! I know, I work there.

[@roderickkimble2618]

@@Snowman.1989 why not ?

[@JoshElrod-lb9ib]

Very Helpful .. Thoughtful .. Thanx Again ..

[@thorsflipflop]

im in the Navy. just hit 13 in September. plan on being a truck driver afterwards. I'm an LS (SK) one of the guys that delivers recommended this company to me because I am interested in flat bed.

[@coreytyler6066]

I wish I was this joyful working for TMC.

[@truckerstar24]

Is Brian a trainer? He’s got the wording and Attitude to be one. A good one btw.

[@aviatortrucker6285]

Great video prime example of how one can work for free. You don’t get paid for any of this. You don’t get paid to load or unload. You get a flat rate depending on freight rate and right now it ain’t that great. 30% of nothing is actually nothing. Gave it all up and I’m working local pay by the hour with overtime. Work five days a week and just got all three full weeks of vacation at full pay. Don’t miss it. By the way, enjoy tarping in the high winds, in the cold weather, the rain and the snow, and all the other elements as you do this for free.

[@MOE13576]

Damn really ?!...im literally in the process of getting hired right now as we speak....I just want to get experience since no one ain't giving me a chance

[@aviatortrucker6285]

@@MOE13576 it’s been this way with most trucking companies since driving began. Everybody has to get it start somewhere. Let’s just say you’ve been warned.

[@MOE13576]

@@aviatortrucker6285 I'm going to give it a chance...I need that experience..no one els3 wants to give out.

[@aarony8534]

How is it for free, when they pay for tarping, and such? If you are driving for cpm, that also means you are “working for free” anytime you’re not actually driving correct?

[@aviatortrucker6285]

@ When you are not driving and still are responsible for the truck and it cargo, such as waiting to unload or load and you’re not getting an hourly pay, you are working for free. When you are in the sleeper you can log sleeper but you are on the job with their truck for free. When you fuel the truck, it’s for free and when you are waiting for another truck to swap loads it’s for free. When I drive for an hourly company, I’m paid when I clock in, get in the truck, everything in between until I clock out. Most drivers who are in the road accept this and it is why this lifestyle is both slave and cheap labor. an

[@Kuehnpiano]

Shouldn't be tarp on the inside of the crush bar?

[@JoshElrod-lb9ib]

Thank You Sir ..

[@aviatortrucker6285]

I sure would like one of those 2023 Peterbilt that have a brake fluid reservoir within the airbrake system. I think in this case he made a mistake he didn’t mean to say brake fluid. He meant to say blinker fluid. It’s accidentally, the new Peterbilt have an automatic lighting system check that goes through a sequence so that you can check all the lighting. The only one it does not check is the reverse lights in that case you must turn the key on and put the transmission in reverse. Remember to shut the truck off while it is still in reverse. With these automatics, you never know you might have to have somebody come behind you with your foot on the brake and your truck in reverse to check your reverse lights. He must’ve walked around that truck about five times. Boy that’s gonna be hard to prove to DOT that you did that pre-trip in 15 minutes. That’s more like a half hour. Since they don’t install trolley brakes anymore, you can’t check your brake lights unless you got somebody that can look behind your truck. By the way, the 15 minute pre-trip logging was started by trucking companies because the old paper log had 15 minute increments in the logbook. By today’s standards, you just do your pre-trip after you go on duty and whatever the log records, that is your time. Come to think of it, that is your time for everything. Fueling, tarp installation, bumping the docks, pre-trip, post trip, etc. I’ve yet to see a flatbedder completely tarp a load in 30 minutes or less. Average is about one and a half to two hours.

[@liankpthang0001]

Marker light, four flasher light brake light,high beam low beam properly mounted and secure.

[@diorrotwo]

Brake Fluid?

[@stomper5113]

Are you not allowed to use the tarp boxes instead of the head ache rack at TMC?

[@deeremt9532]

Does the trucks have APU's?

[@CJSoutdoors]

do these trucks have front face cameras?

[@mikeskidmore6754]

Brake Fluid? Did he mean Power Steering Fluid? After 1:30. I hope he checks his Muffler bearings too .

[@Jun3bug25]

I was starting to think there was something I didn’t know about

[@mikeskidmore6754]

@@Jun3bug25 After 1:30 I don't think many Modern cars have hydraulic power steering anymore they have electric steering is uses less gasoline.

[@Jun3bug25]

@@mikeskidmore6754 I knew about the electric steering in cars today. I was confused when he’s said brake fluid instead of power steering fluid.

[@TMC_Transportation]

Yes, driver made a mistake, that is the power steering fluid reservoir, not the brake fluid reservoir.

[@stevepauley2437]

I thought he did good, until he said “fuel level is 6/8ths.”

[@Nousuariofound]

I didn’t know air brakes had brake fluid 😮 must be the cold I guess

[@aviatortrucker6285]

The cold effected his memory he meant to say blinker fluid.

[@Tpitgr]

Take your pre trip serious itll save lives

[@neal5186]

Guess we don’t use dump valves when we turn anymore….

[@mikeskidmore6754]

Section 756 of the Energy Policy Act amended Title 23 United States Code 127 (a) to allow an increase in the maximum weight limit on the Interstate System of up to 400 pounds to compensate for the additional weight of APUs installed on any heavy duty vehicle.

[@Dino-cj1ko]

Knumbnutz

[@nightshift8732]

Come on TMC y’all could have at least had the truck and trailer clean before starting the video?? Driver did an awesome job!

[@Goku_Kiyosaki]

i wish ya hired in nyc area

[@beerandgasolinemagazine5581]

Brake fluid? What does air brake fluid look like?

[@danielgkorecki]

Same as air fluid

[@peterdow1908]

Almost felt like I was in Training many years ago again! I am considering contacting TMC TRANSPORTATION as so many have so far only good to speak of the company you work for. I am located in Chicago, so I am not certain how such a choice would pan out.

[@jesusfeliciano7391]

Forgot to check powerstearing fluid

[@timtolliver183]

Brake fluid? Better check his blinker fluid too 😂

[@ethanrussell81]

The new Pete's are air disk and they actually do have brake fluid

[@HowiesAdventures]

@@ethanrussell81 you can see the line goes right to the power steering box

[@904nole]

@@ethanrussell81lol that’s power steering fluid and the disk brakes don’t use brake fluid they still use air and brake chambers to work the calipers

[@koolerstream921]

u have to touch ur lights to know they are on, got it

[@lastpreatorian418]

lol Some of them. I've had a couple LED's that were hard to see unless I cupped my hands over them to see them. The joys of super sunny days. lol

[@mikeskidmore6754]

I don't like to Idle a Truck. I like an APU. You can run the APU less with a Inverter.

[@timtolliver183]

Tmc doesn't allow inverter

[@mikeskidmore6754]

@@timtolliver183 I would think for sure that TMC has Inverters in their Trucks . since they don't have APU's

[@Snowman.1989]

They have inverters.

[@JesusHernandez-cq7yl]

That’s why a decided to do flatbed because of the fiscal things you need to do.

[@zacc4967]

I wanna do flat bed but have no experience smh

[@isaiahgreen2595]

First ❤

[@TANKERYANKER2052]

Does TMC require previous experience? If so how much experience?

[@lastpreatorian418]

No you don't have to have experience, they will even help you get a good driving school and do a reimbursement for the school

[@tanersacma9428]

There is no break fluid is air break operation just saying

[@thepatrioticgamer3101]

They're working rigs, tmc needs to accept that they're gonna get dirty. Writing up or firing drivers for a little dirt in the floorboard is a bit excessive.

[@jalisky]

Im 55 and feel id be way too old to do what you're doing

[@erazco6568]

Brake fluid 🧐Tfk

[@Shadow65...]

Brake fluid LOL

[@aviatortrucker6285]

I hope DOT isn’t watching because he did his entire pre-trip and did not log it. He is now falsifying his log by coming on duty after he was already performing work in the performance of his duty. Violation! Oh, and I don’t use my personal phone for company business. If TMC or any other company wants me to contact the customer, they need to supply me a company phone.

[@lewispenton8339]

And he actually thinks his truck takes brake fluid🤣🤣 I guess he fills it next to his blinker fluid

[@BarryWoodward-kg7rw]

😢😢😮 .

[@xx_xx399]

He just falsified his logs... really TMC? At least do the right thing on a company video posted to the public.

[@timtolliver183]

Dont walk on the grass in training

[@wyatt12358]

TMC TOO MUCH CHROME. VERY NICE CLEAN TRUCKS.