Trucking Business 101: Key Tips To Kickstart Your Entrepreneurial Journey

Starting Your Own Trucking Company | What You NEED To Know
Hey everyone! In this video, I made my way out to Texarkana, TX to visit two companies I've been working with to help order the trucks for our Portland company that is just getting off the ground.
I'm excited to share some of the things I've learned working with these awesome companies! Enjoy :)
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[@ShelbyHBTM]

Watch for the bloopers at the end! 😝 Big shout out to Rolling Equity Leasing and Lonestar Truck Group/TAG for allowing me to make this video. Find their contact info here: LTG/TAG: www.tntxtruck.com/ REL: www.teamrel.com/

[@jdtractorboy1258]

6 seconds ago!!! Hi!!!!

[@casemcdonald2152]

A lot of that stuff is extra nice. You'll have to replace most of it each time the drivers rotate out.

[@queendianetrucking8056]

🥳🥳

[@quinntaylor3565]

Are you selling the hats like the one you put on at the end of the video

[@richgreig4876]

Need good drivers?

[@davidavi8554]

Your happiness always brings a smile to my heart. I passed my DOT Physical today, and I am 56 yrs old, and one step closer to deciding where / how / when to go to a CDL school. Always wanted to be a trucker, but families and friends always sneer, mock and cut me down for wanting to be one. I am finally at a point in my life where I can say screw ya'll and I will do what makes me happy. Carry on Shelby.

[@westtexastll1978]

David, no need to say anything to the naysayers... Just put your Work Boots on & Git-eR-Done! People may be severely jealous that you COULD become successful & deep down they are unhappy to hear about anyone else's potential success OR it could be they are truly scared/worried/concerned for you; either way, once you prove yourself, you'll know who was supportive but scared and who was just jealous. Keep the rubber side down & the shiny side up & enjoy your journey!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@daverogers3512]

I just enrolled in CDL school pending physical. I am also 56 and have always been interested in obtaining my CDL. Really want to drive a dump truck for a local company or possibly cement mixer truck.

[@kilpel2]

​@@daverogers3512 Follow your heart and dreams 👍

[@loudmerchantgaming5448]

truckers get paid bank, your family obviously is not educated on it

[@SuperBobblehead77]

I drive an old Pete 1.4M miles about to rebuild the 475 cat in it. Only really has 2 rattles in it, drive a freight liner that at 100k miles sounded like the doors were going to fall off.

[@xShifty41]

They don’t call them Freightshakers for nothing. Sure hope this girl has a lot of money. Leasing brand new trucks, plural, for a start up? I started my company with a paid for 89 Freightliner a 94 Transcraft flatbed and 15 grand cash for emergencies. You wouldn’t catch me doing a business with debt. When you owe money, people can take your shit.

[@bustinoutdoors7309]

I drove an old Peterbilt for a long time. About where you are now is where mine started costing more to keep it on the road than what I was making. So now I have a new Peterbilt. I bought it last year and now has 130k on it and so far it’s the best decision I have made in my oo trucking career. Just food for thought. Good luck

[@saltoftheearth7053]

drive a International it rattles at 100k mile lol

[@xShifty41]

Salt oftheEarth The 89 Freightliner I had was at 1.6 million when I bought it in 2006 when I was 21. I sold it with over 2 million on it and You want to talk about rattles? I was going across I-78 on eastern PA going to Jersey, that road still sucks even though they “fixed” it, but back then it was so bad and the truck rattled so much that my CB fell out of the overhead compartment. Everyone has to start somewhere... not everyone can go brand new straight outta the gate.

[@brianhilligoss]

My cascadia has 220k on it. Not a single rattle. My last Pete rattled like crazy. Drove me crazy.

[@NotThatBob]

I miss trucking. A day doesn't go by where I don't wish I was hauling freight. I've done so many wonderful jobs, but driving my rig was what I was truly born to do.

[@herrpepe1355]

I’m lost. I thought she was driving for FedEx, now she has a company with multiple trucks? Impressed and happy for her!

[@BossSfeedy]

She changed jobs from driver at FEDEX to operations manager at a transport company if I'm not mistaken

[@mjphoto45]

Someone backing her you can be sure

[@yosemite735]

@@BossSfeedy Funny how all these happy truck drivers will get the hell out of the truck if they can.

[@margaretdavis1212]

So is it bad as a driver?

[@arcticchod5370]

@@yosemite735 Lol, there are few people that wouldn't happily switch to a 9-5 with equal or better pay if given the opportunity. Not saying those don't exist, but trucking can be hard on your body and your overall time. Kind of explains why the turnover in the industry is so high, and why they're trying so hard to make automated trucks.

[@fr8sk8r]

Shelby I’ve loved your Positivity since I’ve found your channel, in an industry that’s dominated by mostly men, you have found your niche and are constantly striving for more success! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and success with all of us!

[@jasb78]

My experience over the years: If you get a truck with a bunk that has doors or windows what tends to happen is that as the truck gets older moisture and water will get through the door and window seals. This causes nasty mold growth to form and it's very, very hard to eliminate and is also very unhealthy for you and makes is nearly impossible to sleep in there. Also if the truck gets into a collision this raises issues for how the bunk door or window will fit and seal. No collision repair is 100% perfect. Always go for a truck with no doors or windows in the Bunk. The truck will last longer, be quieter, and hold in the heat and cold much better. Bunk heaters are cheap and you should always have one as a backup to your big engine heat. Electric blankets and Swedish comforters are also nice to stow away for those extra cold days. Always go for the truck with the longest wheelbase you can get away with for the job you are doing. The longer the wheelbase, the less jarring the ride will be. Never skimp on the Air conditioning or fridge. Older drivers, especially males, cannot tolerate the heat or sleep in it. Some drivers need extra storage for medication that has to be kept cool and auxiliary power for CPAP machines. When fitting a truck be careful about gaps where credit cards or phones can fall into. This is for places like the gap between the fridge and the bed. Try to eliminate or fill in those gaps before you leave for a trip. A fuel card could fall in there accidentally and you'll never find it.

[@xShifty41]

Jas B. Bunk doors and windows can also be broken in to while sleeping or when the truck is unoccupied. Sometimes a convenience for you is also a convenience for others.

[@unpeudetout1971]

She just not teaching how to start a trucking company she just showing up how great her company is

[@MyEmptyNestQuest]

It is all in the editing! Good job BKM! The quality is what keeps the view.

[@rogerjameson243]

I’m a former truck owner/operator in the ND (Bakken) oilfield. I evolved later into management (Director of Safety) with two different oilfield hauling support entities. Your focus upon the “maintanence” side of truck ownership was SPOT ON! In my safety career alone I conducted, literally, about 3500 “Level 1” (equivalent) inspections- of our lease-on operators tractor/trailers, as well as our own equipment. My attitude was “catch it BEFORE the DOT does”. Ignoring maintenance is one of those manifestations of the old saying, “You can pay me now, or pay me later”. Wow! The things I’ve seen! And... the excuses I’ve heard. Bottom line...? If you cannot afford to, truly (!), take care of your “pet elephant” (my nickname) then get out of the business! Would you EVER fly on an airplane where they routinely cut corners on service and maintenance? Of course not. So don’t operate an 80,000 lb mobile behemoth in traffic without proper care and service either. The risk-vs-reward equation just does not pencil out well in your favor.

[@caiusugochukwu9142]

Please how profitable is a trucking business?

[@MrFlyboy1313]

First sign of a failing airline is doing only the minimum amount of maintenance and putting off major repairs. Eastern, Pan Am, Northwest, Braniff all started accumulating fines from the FAA for shoddy repairs and scavenging spare parts while they were going down the drain.

[@mayainverse9429]

@@MrFlyboy1313 no shit dude. if you can't afford it you have to make due with what you have. it is true of everyone everywhere. if your lost in the woods sure you can't have a 7 course dinner your going to have to cut corners and make due eating a couple earth worms

[@Cast1]

Thank You for that comment.

[@thatyoutubekid]

Congratulations and stepping out on your own, hope thing's go well for you. Be safe and have a awesome day.😎👍😎

[@CdA_Native]

Impressive! I haven't seen the inside of a rig in about 25 years, man what a change! My father started a small common carrier back in the 50's and I remember learning how to drive in his brand new, 1961 Mack Thermodyne......with a brownie! Left arm through the spokes of the steering wheel, steering with my elbow, shifting the main transmission with the right hand, and the brownie with the left! What a life!! And let me echo what others have said below: Most truckers are truly the "Knights of the Highway." Many thanks to all of them.

[@carltondoorman9145]

This is why I keep coming back here. Even your non-driving videos are fascinating.

[@chucktallberg1507]

Wow! I'm really excited about your own trucking company. Congratulations and please keep us updated as often as possible.

[@keith3694]

I’ve been driving since 1978 and u r one of the drivers that have impressed me in this day and time not that impresses u. Very knowledgeable!!

[@rickharper1497]

Hope your loving your new position, be waiting for the next video!!! YeeHaa

[@mbear4881]

I learned on and love the old Freightliners. My favorite was a 1995 long nose flat top with 15 gears and double lockers. That thing would pretty much go through any amount of snow pulling a 53’ triple axle reefer van loaded or empty.

[@timb4569]

that door on the sleeper also serves as a fire exit should you need it.

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

Definitely want that in a Freightliner.

[@Iris_Collins]

@@tiredoldmechanic1791 You want that in any truck.

[@Dudemieser]

It's kind of not good when you have to mention that to somebody who's on KZbin. Supposedly espousing Valuable knowledge on how to get into the trucking industry. I actually said that without laughing out loud.

[@jpiz224]

@Steve Cohick 😭🤣🤣🤣

[@seanworkman431]

Long way down if you're in a hurry.

[@danlindeke4039]

How to make small fortune in trucking? ...Start with large fortune!

[@jamel5552]

That’s the truth.

[@jdpower5552]

Sounds similar to farming

[@plantmanstudios]

It's not that difficult it just takes many many years of intelligent work.

[@MysteryofMoney]

Very true! 3yrs in and still grinding.

[@59wargear]

You have a point depends on your priorities

[@Mastiff-275]

Good deal Shelby. Glad ur starting ur own trucking company. I started mine 35 yrs ago. Loved it. Made a big profit when I sold it.

[@jennifercapps105]

@Hello Randall how are you doing

[@Mastiff-275]

@@jennifercapps105 doing good. Email me. [e-mail]

[@gibbyrp]

As a career driver in various freight types and trucks, I wish when ive been a company driver that someone like you was in charge of speccing the trucks. That helps with driver retention and attracting new drivers as you grow. Great video!

[@Raepep23]

It is pretty hard getting started. I really wish videos like this were around for me to see 6 years ago. I was 21 and kinda clueless becoming an owner operator but its so rewarding and just doing your own thing. Good luck Shelby and everyone else starting up! 😎

[@anarchy1090]

I just got the idea to do it

[@danishgambhir5628]

What are you doing now? Would you mind sharing?

[@leandrodellfino]

@@danishgambhir5628 Hi, please would sharing?

[@Neighborhoodcarpetcleaners]

I believe not having the videos did you well

[@green2red]

Really Well done! So much information about what to learn and what you need to know. Impressive, wishing you all the best in this new adventure! Keep on shinin' 🌞

[@jameshassell8110]

Good to see you back online again, Shelby. You are spot-on with this video, especially with planning for the unforseen emergency. My dad was a small fleet Owner-operator for many years and that's where I got my start as a driver. I learned to drive on a 1973 International cabover and unfortunately it was prone to breaking down so I learned quickly to plan ahead when I bought my own rig. Take care and stay safe out there. Love you much. 💖💖💖

[@zacharybrowning2576]

Going to be heading back out in May, it’s been 7 years since I’ve left OTR and I’m excited. Life “got in the way” so to say but things are better and rebuilt now

[@ScottDagg]

2 years on the job and now you are an expert. Seems like a great person to hire to get a company off the ground.

[@MysteryofMoney]

3yrs in and I am still learning everyday!

[@TerryJulianLive]

People are suckered into dreams. Thousands of people are losing money going into trucking..

[@michaelmain1598]

Jeff Bezos didn’t know a damn thing about e-commerce when he started Amazon. Your logic is flawed and ignorant. Nothing of what she stated is untrue, quit being a jackass. I swear truckers act like what they do is the most complicated and specialized thing in the world. 🤦‍♂️

[@hawkdsl]

Complete and utter simp bait. Pretty Girls on the internet just print money.

[@hawkdsl]

@@michaelmain1598 Yep, you got that right about JB.. You just left out that he went to Princeton University, holds a degree in electrical engineering and computer science, and worked on Wall Street for 8 years. I'd say he might of had a clue as to what he was doing.. but that's just me. Call it a hunch. Scott D made a good point, and I found it neither flawed or ignorant. Trucking is very complicated.. particularly if your an owner operator. Driving the truck is 10% of the job. 49 states, and two countries one can drive to. Taxes, regulations, equipment requirements, and a slew of other things one has to stay on top of to stay above water... Oh, and specialized.. yea, we got that covered too.. Hazardous Materials, including explosives and radioactive waste. Exceptionally large and heavy loads... and that COVID vaccine when it's ready. Anyway, get that glint out of your eye, and learn to be a little cynical. It'll keep you from being a sucker, even when an attractive woman is trying to sell you something.

[@montecrlo76]

Totally totally totally awesome video you 2!!! Great info and I'm very happy for both of you and Dakota 😃 We will require many follow up videos on this topic and journey 😃😃

[@ericadaniels5041]

Congratulations!!!! Obviously there are some people who have nothing better to do than put other people down for their accomplishments, don't mind them. I know you'll do great things!

[@chaboondavis123]

I learned so much about trucks/trucking from you! I really like how you explained everything, thanks!

[@50cotton]

If you haven't thought of it already. When ordering a Cascadia be sure to get them with a storage access door on the passenger side as well. Especially if it's a team truck. Going into the sleeper and having to lift the bunk to use the storage space on the passengers side is a pain in the but. That passenger side access door is an option. It's not standard. And for appearance sake. A sun visor makes it a truck. :) And thanks for your upbeat personality towards all this. You always have great videos.

[@ShelbyHBTM]

All the trucks will have that! I was so detailed about them to ensure everything was functionally easy for the drivers, including myself ☺️

[@rogershultz4756]

@@ShelbyHBTM I love you girlfriend we get married you being my wife and happy husband I live with you who wants Christmas Story

[@arcticchod5370]

@@rogershultz4756 Calm yourself Mr. Shultz! Isn't it obvious that she's not in this alone?

[@johndollahite655]

Congrats Shelby. Another great info Video. Have a great day and stay safe....

[@YeahNah100]

Good call on the Fontaine fifth wheel, Shelby. Saving drivers from shoulder and elbow strain is very thoughtful and responsible. 👍👍

[@Dutch650]

BKM with the smooth swoops and excellent music choices.. You 2 make such a great combination in all these videos. such a joy to watch all of them.

[@montecrlo76]

Totally agree!!! They do bang up work!!

[@green2red]

Couldn't have said it better! Looking forward to more! 👍💯

[@socal87border]

Thank you!

[@prashantchauhan9513]

Frightliner cascadia 2021 looking massive 💪🤘🥇

[@chrisposey5190]

5 months ago you were talking about going to team driving because you were struggling, among other reasons....4 months later.....your building an empire.....girl.....YOU are the reason I'm now so excited and motivated ab trucking and have just talked my bf into getting his cdls w me to team drive till we can save up enough together to buy our own truck to start our own authority and team drive till we can buy another truck and start to build up a fleet... I havent been this excited about getting a job ever in my life.... besides becoming a Vol. Firefighter lol.. I hope I run into you one day on the road so I can thank you for inspiring me 🙏.........Roll Tide

[@stevethuss2707]

I DROVE A LITTLE HERE & THERE BUT MOSTLY LOADED & UNLOADED. I'M RETIRED FOR OVER 2YRS. BUT IT'S STILL NICE TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH TRUCKERS. THANK U SHELBY & UR NEW CO.

[@JeepCherokeeful]

Hiring and keeping good drivers, that would be my focus. But the driving regulations have pretty much killed the industry.

[@kevinsteward9490]

That’s not true I use to think that but it forces you to driver smarter not harder and adjust the way you drive ! Why you think so many large carriers move more short freight ☺️ !? Find you a place that pays you well for your time and gives you plenty of time off !

[@JeepCherokeeful]

@@kevinsteward9490 these days people want more life/work balance. 48 hour reset and 80 hour week would fix this. I’m home every night and off weekends. After 13 years OTR.

[@kevinsteward9490]

@@JeepCherokeeful awesome I hope to get there one day 🙂 I’m still a over the road driver after being out here a couple days !

[@Cast1]

I am currently working for a company three months experience, with a dream of starting my own company thank you for all that information. ✌️

[@aquianstanley3909]

Did you start off dispatching?

[@misterblack6521]

Smart lady. Thanks for the info and input you give everyone. Much love and wishing you safety.♥️

[@tonywang3519]

Girl you're doing well with the video and just came back from Texarkarna myself.. Keep on rolling and keep going with all these informative videos. Appreciate your hard work and stay beautiful inside and out...

[@2Pish]

The focus of driver happiness detail this woman puts into her videos is staggering. If Shelby ever starts a trucking company, I'd like to be the first to work for her. She would make an excellent trucking business owner.

[@timothygeiger8271]

I think she did start her own trucking company, thus the reason for making this video!

[@GamesCooky]

It's an intriguing idea to start something new that you can proudly call your own, and hopefully get to witness how it grows. But it's definitively not an easy thing to do.

[@mike805one]

You guys really brought it! Thanks for all of the information!

[@bryanbatton01]

Thank you cutie pie! I'm starting a trucking company and was trying to figure stuff out. Thanks

[@craigpinto3577]

Your videos are awesome loved the hat at the end. The bloopers were classic

[@jennifercapps105]

@Hello Craig how are you doing

[@40vtr]

Shelby tell that fellow that films you does a magnificent job he or she is going places and good luck to you on your business 😁

[@ThreeLions82]

I enjoy hearing stories about small business startups. This stuff interests me.

[@kriskool420]

This video is one of the best videos ever, she needs to be on tv

[@10bjjuan]

Happiness By The Mile Shelby with that outfit and seating in that chair you looking like a CEO now 👌🏻✌🏻

[@markanthonyGQ]

This is such an incredibly produced video! Great job Shelby 👏 👍 👌

[@socal87border]

😁✌🏼

[@tommyedodson2412]

Presented as well as any executive I've run across in my career. Great job!

[@clubvillain]

Wishing you the best with your new trucking company. Greetings from England

[@Savvy_lurker_14]

Love you and your vids and BKM mad props to him

[@socal87border]

😁✌🏼

[@dasjung2459]

Great vid. Solid advice! Here in Holland (EU) we have to take an additional course if we want to start a trucking co, (becoming a driver / operator). You have to take 6 exams; from finance, budgeting to law and regulation in de EU, even some technical stuff you need to know... Friday I’ll take the last two examens. 😅

[@ayrankm]

Hoe ging het?

[@grace2garden403]

Thanks for sharing much-needed information for those wanting to start a trucking company to consider.

[@Dubya9W9]

She gave you no valuable info on anything but how to not start. Don't be duped.. there is a lot more involved than a 13 min video. And no dont buy from lonestar go to a bank if you have to. And buy. If they deny you. Means you are not ready simple as that

[@jmhowell70]

Best of luck young lady. That's a big step, keep us informed how things are progressing

[@davidwaddell8758]

Hey pretty girl Shelby!👋 Thanks for the lesson and ideals!👍 Looks and sound like u have started ur new adventure up in Oregon! I think u would be good for that adventure Good luck and always be safe! 😆❤👍

[@jennifercapps105]

@Hello David how are you doing

[@dementegg]

Starting a company in Portland? Holy shit you're brave.

[@williams9071]

She has no clue.. very little behind the wheel experience. And I think she's settled into a new management position thats over her head.. its kind of funny, she's getting her scripts written for her now, obviously since she knows nothing of owning a trucking business. Only because of her well made KZbin videos created by a really good vidiagrapher from the beginning, was she able to get this far. Plus she's cute. Dam, as an actual driver, for almost 2 decades now. I couldn't imagine slipping into a promotion and getting a management position based on my looks...

[@paisleyprice8319]

So salty lmao

[@BurninSnowMan]

@@williams9071 Some people strive to move forward instead of staying stagnant in a single position for say 2 decades. But hey im not a trucker but id rather try my hand at something prosperous and fail then not try at all.

[@jarekg3740]

@@williams9071 what do you know about what she knows? Exactly you don’t so shut your damn mouth and get a life.

[@zachz699]

@@williams9071 LOL you salty fucking loser. YOu know about her what she shows us about her. Go cry into your beer

[@kennypascoe4752]

I love your videos, you are very professional and very informative. And I have 8 years under my belt and I have learned a lot from you.

[@waltersanderson9970]

Right on Shelby I've been watching u Fr while aswell . I'm the Lone Wolf A long haul flat bed driver . Keep good work up 😎☺🤔👍👍💖

[@dgoode-ys3nx]

I am a senior citizen. However 2 of my neighbors are truckers not otr. I am learning so much from you. My favorite episode was the one where you explain hooking up the doubles. Pretty hard to push those trolleys. Kudos to your cameraman & editor, and Dakota. Stay safe be well!

[@franktrice1497]

I agree, hooking up the doubles was very interesting. I'm learning a lot too.

[@ericvonwiegen5672]

Beautiful truck 👍👍

[@waynecallister2236]

Very informative video! You've really done your homework. I really like that you are looking out for your drivers. Your new business will rock the world!

[@jennifercapps105]

@Hello Wayne how are you doing

[@manhattanhusky]

Really spoken like a boss. Good job.

[@65clifton]

Wow. A totally professional job on this video. Good job guys!

[@CHUEYINK]

I’ve said it before. Your “bloopers” aren’t screw ups, it’s literally you, your personality comes out, your everyday self. You are being you. Otherwise it’s like watching a paid actor that read a script.

[@Luis-mz6dx]

I'm not even a trucker but your videos are really entertaining.

[@lifeofmichaelb]

Wow this was the greatest REL commercial I’ve ever seen

[@DrivenTrucking]

Love this video 😊

[@Aldebaran13Arturo]

Hello.. Thanks to her and you I have been learning English by watching your videos. you two speak english clearly. I am also learning how to be an excellent Truck Driver here in your country. I am a Mexican Truck Driver

[@DrivenTrucking]

Aldebaran13Arturo thank you, Shelby is great 😊

[@DBD801]

I’m surprised you didn’t get the sleeper with the couch and table in the back

[@Jaszfamily]

Congratulations on your business as a woman in the trucking business i know it is hard work. I definitely understand I’m in a trucking family business myself.

[@gregbuildsplanes]

I think this video sparks a conversation that could go on for weeks, for example what’s the best eld? What’s the best app to find loads? How do you hook up with larger freight operations to run their trailers? Is it better to run flatbeds, reefers or dryvans? What is the back office of a trucking company like and a day in the life of a load coordinator/scheduler, operations manager. One thing I’d like to see expanded on is how a drivers schedule works as well. What is a 36 hour reset, what can you do with your truck during that time? Do you take it to the beach? To Disney? How do you park a truck / where do you park a truck for those times and how do you go to Walmart to stock up on food while you’re on the road? Other topics like realistic budgeting (financing) for new truckers. Moving from driver to owner operator or leasing from one of the big players. Ideas for miles, but curious and you all do an awesome and enjoyable way of explaining it all.

[@jennifercapps105]

@Hello Greg how are you doing

[@spowers3298]

Did I miss something here? Shelby is no longer driving for F X. She moved to Portland from SLC. Is she going independent or working for another company as a driver and manager? Help clue me in. Thanks.

[@deadhead_012]

Yeah, so she went from a company driver to buying a small fleet? Did she win a lottery?

[@henkolivier3503]

She has been promoted to operational manger for FX at a new branch out of Portland, so she's now the foxy boss lady.

[@cliffscsstock5119]

@@henkolivier3503 She's a CONTRACTOR for Fed Ex. It's a private company, probably with benefits of support from Fed Ex but not owned by them.

[@shanehalona9728]

You just sold me on buying trucking insurance but I drive a car...

[@countrytimescleanceilingve5084]

You sound thirsty

[@halfmoon5022]

Sheeeet. Insurance premiums in trucking ain't no joke.

[@georgiaguarino6706]

A good portion of my family are truck drivers and I really want to be a trucker and I’m a girl! So it’s always good to hear information from a girl trucker. Your such an inspiration!

[@masonnoah8306]

To everyone who is thinking of starting their own business, believe in yourself and never give up.Your future self will be thankful

[@chrismarmsk1970]

Great content. Everyone needs more than their basic salary to be financially secured

[@chrismarmsk1970]

Money left in savings always end up used with returns.

[@michelledaniel400]

The best to do with your money is to invest

[@wellsdells8946]

You do not really need someone to tell you how to invest your coins, you can make research on your own and trade with expert to guild you through

[@chrismarmsk1970]

Lol I’m used to trading with 2-5ETH back in the days. Now it’s like hmmm, I should lower my risk with using less ETH.guess what Automate taught me how to minimize my losses.

[@kellykonoske91]

Where did your starting capital come from?

[@frosty3693]

More than one truck? I guess you are going to need drivers too. Hope you remenber being a driver, and how they need to be maintained as well.

[@shaunwilliams9231]

I really dig all your videos. Very informative. Hope to see you on the road sometime. Safe travels.

[@farmerfrog8904]

Even though I really enjoy your trucking videos. This was one of the best videos you've posted. Great editing And knowledge. You make me want to become a truck driver. You are a perfect fit for the new job. Your knowledge of truck stuff fascinates me .

[@downsyndrome1000]

come down to the energy corridor. you will find too much work to handle. perfect for new companies.

[@HarryPotter-qb7hb]

I see what happend here they did a good job getting you! Sell the dream get you off the road everyone's happy.

[@Dubya9W9]

Haha. Seems like some noticed. Lol. Lonestar haha. Oh gawd. She shouldJust tell us what truck stop she is a lot 🦎 at. Ill throw her a few bucks. She wants to fk up other peoples lives for what... Jesus

[@gerald4027]

I need a truck to haul big balls,a 20 speed automatic and a 18 speed manual and a 4 speed Browne box and a 2 speed rear end.Has to have a 5 gallon coffee maker and some coke straws.plenty of hand cuffs and some tie down straps for the sheep.

[@lawtrickyt3489]

Thank you happiness by the mile for like inspiring us of trucks

[@dlavarco]

Hi, what happened to your plans to reduce your driving time and take that inside job in the Pacific Northwest?

[@ICYPROFITS]

She said in the video she's at Lone Star picking out the truck amenities for the drivers.

[@ricklp1861]

U should be in sales!! So good at it!! I almost bought that freightliner!! Lol

[@ShelbyHBTM]

Idk 😂 I don’t like sales 😅

[@kellywhite1663]

You might want to have sales for a backup plan if you go bankrupt buying trucks.

[@wgp1]

You go, Girl..cause you know your stuff!!

[@jeremyanthony9300]

Shelby , I love your awesome channel. I wish you lots of luck with your career as a truck driver. Keep it up.

[@s.q.p.rvictrix1950]

lease a program is a crazy idea

[@kevinsteward9490]

Good video. She hit it on the head got my second truck ! Pray for me ! 😂🤣

[@jennifercapps105]

@Hello Kevin how are you doing

[@kevinsteward9490]

@@jennifercapps105 I’m doing well thank you I hope you’re doing well also where I made it out of all the cool weather and snow so little windy here in Southern California but it’s still 70° I’ll take it

[@jennifercapps105]

@@kevinsteward9490 okay thanks i hope we can get to know each other and can you suggest a way we can talk off here if you dont mind

[@kevinsteward9490]

You can find me on Facebook if you Do that or I’m on Instagram look forward to speaking with you soon

[@jennifercapps105]

@@kevinsteward9490 Ok what your Gmail or your phone number so that we can text over if you dont mind

[@fsctrucking]

Good luck in your endeavors. You will always win with dedication. Leasing however, with brand new equipment that you can literally hear depreciate rarely ever works out. Regardless, your dedication will ensure your success long after any hardship that comes your way.

[@keyboard101101]

One of the best videos yet!

[@topdoglogistics1406]

Lone star??? You could have gotten a better deal at Freightliner

[@jonnyboat2]

I must have missed the videos relating to you wanting to start a company of your own. What is the company name and what’s going to be written on the trucks?

[@frankdenbiesen7694]

Next video is about how they're getting on with building the Shelby Tower. Opposite Trump Tower, just two floors extra. 😎👍💥 I really like her btw. Doesn't seem to be afraid, nor mess about.

[@KDu400]

It’s not hers, she’s the director of operations (I believe that is what her post said) 😊

[@LenaTrucker]

I’m planning to buy a truck next year- thank you for your valuable advice 🥰

[@ALSLOG]

These are excellent. In USA is really different system and i love it. I am almost working approximately 10 years in logistic company in Turkey and in Ukraine however when I watched your video really I am so exciting. I was working in agent regarding to RORO vessel, which worked between Turkey and Ukraine, I have not seen truck like in USA. Some of Ukrainian truck imported from USA, which are Frigthlineer, when I see them in road, really I feel that it is heart of road transport.

[@kevinkern4661]

Where’s Dakota? Love the bloopers 😜

[@socal87border]

She doesn’t fly. Shelby had a friend watch her.

[@delmac5362]

Sounds good Shelby but I kept wondering...You say " we decided...so, we chose, We wanted..." Who is we?

[@CanadianBullFrog]

You seem like you would be a great boss. You seem to actually care!

[@victorhoe2321]

Back in 2008, I was working GE wind turbine construction. GE is huge and they encourage owner operators/leasee/contractors. Ge offers a package lease/hauling contract for starter owner operators to haul wind turbine parts to wind farm build sites.

[@cliffscsstock5119]

OHHH, that job is special heavy haul. A VERY specialized business.. Most don't have the special trailers needed to haul the blades and the driver expertise. Check out IB Trucking Girl. She does MANY videos, been a driver for 10 years, drives for TAG in Europe, heavy haul blade specialty. The trailers are special with remote control so that she steers front and back (the trailer) This lady has also driven for one year the Ice Road in Canada and the Oilfields in Canada. Her name is Iwona Blecharczyk, a Polish driver but her videos all have English captions. She has over 350,000 you tube subscribers and was a former Miss Poland contestant. VERY skilled driver. She has many videos to choose from. I wish Shelby would check her out to get video ideas. But I really like Shelby too and support her in whatever she chooses to pursue.