Trucking is just a stepping stone..Young drivers aren’t retiring from TRUCKING

In today’s video, I discuss how trucking is just a stepping stone for a lot of truck drivers. A lot of them don’t plan on retiring from trucking. What do you think? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

[@camjusglo]

Literally everything you said 💯

[@jalenmackall6743]

23. 4 years in trucking. On my way out the door ✌🏿

[@zaid6142]

Why bro? What you planning on doing next?

[@kentcthahauler5354]

​@@zaid6142 I'm 34 now and been driving for 8 years, but I'm finally finishing my bachelors in logistics so, I'll be a planner now. . Just goin inside from the truck.

[@jalenmackall6743]

@@zaid6142 trucking is a cool industry but I’m going back to finish my degree in tech (cybersecurity)

[@JeremiahAddrow]

I been driving for 10 months I’m 21 years old getting a cdl ain’t worth in my opinion I’m in the process of getting my insurance license I wanna work smarter not harder

[@Carloss80k]

you dxmn right!! got that tanker endo and i keep failing the hazzy. but we GOT to get it!💪🏿. the faster, the sooner we all can get our investments and farm land in tennessee!

[@imanthonytv]

💪🏾💯

[@moneymanhussein8445]

Young drivers not lazy, in my opinion they just willing to take less bs than the older drivers, from my experience older drivers tend to be company men and agree with everything the company says to them the company is always right

[@shiftautomotive854]

true that us young drivers don’t take bs

[@Precisepete]

Idk about that. A few younger guys and older guys are lazy. i think alot of younger guys want to immediately make good money but dont have the experience, or dont want to do physical work. Just like some people with degrees that i know. I see everything that you do in life is going to require some type of hard work. Mental, physical, etc…..

[@joabham8587]

@@Precisepetei doubt there’s a huge difference of how pay in the rookie driver’s salary and the experienced driver’s salary now with the low freight rates and volume

[@Precisepete]

@@joabham8587okay. Keep on doubting. There is a reason why most higher paying jobs require more years of experience, endorsements etc…. In 2021 i was at 23/hr drop n hook. Now i make alot more.

[@Precisepete]

@@shiftautomotive854 you are going to take bs everywhere you go. Even if you own your business, truck etc…. Its bs everywhere.

[@joshuaharris8349]

Because of your videos, I went to school and got my license after failing 3 times! I definitely gonna use my cdl as way to build multiple streams of income and pay off debt! Thank you!

[@imanthonytv]

Nice! Thanks for watching.

[@joshuaharris8349]

I also wanna mention that I have Autism Spectrum Disorder so no matter what disability you have, I’m a prime example of you can do anything you want if you put your mind into it!

[@imanthonytv]

@joshuaharris8349 Most definitely!

[@IMaBeastDoWatDEn]

I’m 25, 7 months in and bought my first duplex, plan on scaling and buying more through brrrr method (renovate and refinance), this is my way out of trucking, but i work at Gordon and it’s actually mad solid, i could do it for 10+ years with the right route, i feel like if you have passive income, your job feels less of a strain

[@Blacktopcowboy]

This is how I felt about driving. There’s too much bs in this industry now. I wish I had done more than pay off my car early in the first 4 years. Now I’m in my 5th year it’s all about saving up to figure out what to do next. I love it at times, but others it’s a miserable job that sucks the life out of me. But idk anything else I can make close to 2k a week. Even though I’m home daily I’m barely there. 6 days a week at almost 70 hours every week. Once I get up to 20k idk what I’ll do, but it’ll give me some freedom to decide. Maybe I’ll stay in, maybe I’ll get my own truck to do things my way. Or maybe I’ll get out and try something else, even if I fail at it. Better to have a life and go for your dreams than sit in that truck stressing about bills and being away. Trucking is a good job, but that’s all it is. A job. It’s really not a career anymore. I wish more drivers realized that. And I wish more companies would tell you hey, after 6 months you’re prob gonna want to quit. So save up, invest, do what you can do if you do you can stay afloat and come back later if you like. Instead they push these lease op programs like you’re gonna be a real owner op but you’ll just be a new driver in debt and forced to work for the truck and them. The point of this job is to make good money and break free from the chains of the corporate world.

[@bernardogibbs]

Yes sir!! I got my Class A in December 2021. It was a quick way to almost double my warehouse pay at the time but I'm already looking at other things. Maybe even going back to school. Making 80k-100k is good but I want to make 250k plus lol. California is expensive!!

[@zaid6142]

What you planning on going to school for

[@marvina8536]

Yeah that's how I feel I want 250k+

[@tlovee.2]

Great video bro that’s exactly why i got into trucking to use it as a stepping stone. Im 21 Years Old With 6 months experience currently & gotta whole lotta dreams & goals which cause me to not be a truck driver my whole life.

[@AdrianRomeroJr]

good stuff young buck! as long as you have a plan and working towards it, you're on the right path... I'm 28 just got to 2 months experience trucking, wish I would've gotten into it at your age! curious what you planning for?

[@realrareap2420]

Same, already stacked 15k still at my parents house. Thinking of quitting when i hit 20k and finish college

[@tlovee.2]

@@AdrianRomeroJr To Build Assets Mainly

[@tlovee.2]

@@realrareap2420 Chuuu👍🏾

[@DarneIITV]

Im 26 almost 27. been having my cdl for a year and some months, im working local doing food service. Its way more money than OTR for me.

[@AdrianRomeroJr]

congrats bro! curious with that company?

[@alefar1]

Absolutely bro! That’s true.

[@Precisepete]

Yea same here. Currently using trucking to go to school for the medical field.

[@Dandar89]

I bring home 1700 a week after taxes. Home every night and off weekends. I’m tired of trucking but man that trucking money is hard to walk away from lol

[@zaid6142]

What company you working for bro

[@Dandar89]

@@zaid6142 it’s an equipment rental company like sunbelt and united rentals. Check their websites to see if they’re hiring in your area. Tough work but good money

[@Dnlmoney]

Is this touch freight?

[@camjusglo]

^

[@Dandar89]

It’s called sunbelt rentals. Not touch freight like food service, it’s a flatbed and you load up construction equipment like scissor lifts and forklifts. Super easy

[@mrandersonthetrucker2576]

Facts bro. Maybe in the 70s and 80s a 9-5 or like you said working a job until you're 60 something years old like most of our ancestors had to do, in my opinion it's just not the wave anymore. Like you said again, there's so many different avenues to make money out here versus working for some company who doesn't give a damn about you until you're 65 years old, it's just not it, and a lot of our ancestors hate it, because, technology has advanced so much. People are literally 19 to 25 years old becoming millionaires just off social media.

[@imanthonytv]

Yeah man..We’re in the Information Age. Everything has evolved. Technology is constantly advancing and it’s going to continue to do so. We live in a capitalistic society where just about any person can make something of themselves. Independently or otherwise. People are only limited on what they can accomplish by their thinking.

[@mrandersonthetrucker2576]

@@imanthonytv nothing but facts spoken fam 💯💯 salute

[@sinceremaintain]

Definitely a good video, thank you

[@jaws2003]

Thanks for making this video. I was heavily considering getting a beer or pepsi job as my first driving job to get experience. Im 39 and will be 40 in november. To see you doing food service delivery at your age is a relief. I'm glad to see you're still doing it and loving it.

[@12taurus]

A few years ago, a friend of mine suggested that I get my CDL. I'm about to go do it, but honestly, I don't really want to. I've always had an interest in healthcare and medicine. I might make a lifelong career out of it or i might drive for a few years, get myself a nice ride and build a nice savings and move on to the next thing I want to do. I think I'd still maintain my CDL should I ever want to go back to it. I might drive for a long time. I might not. I guess it depends on how much I like it when I do it.

[@Rasean1992]

If u have an interest in healthcare and medicine, just go to school for that, go for what u really want 🙏🏾

[@terronmcadams9563]

I appreciate this video as a young driver. When not on the road, or when I'm parked, i hone in on my day trading skills. My goal is to be on the road the least amount of times

[@olberdingj]

Man I just want to say thank you for doing these videos, they have been instrumental in preparing me for my next step in life. Starting at Gordon foods on Monday 💪🏼

[@imanthonytv]

Thanks for watching bro. Good luck at GFS 💪🏾

[@alefar1]

He’s right. Thanks Anthony. Really. Your videos always are motivating our community. Our colleagues. I love to be Truck Driver. We have a good job with a good pay in order to build other things that we want to do. In the end this is our way to achieve.

[@imanthonytv]

I appreciate you guy’s. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@tyreerockets]

Another great video , keep it going Ant! Local jobs are kind of hard to find in AL unless you work Foodservice. I got in & got out w/ a cdl. Now I’m short haul no touch freight. Money good just keep pushing !!!! I’m 28, Foodservice drivers could never be lazy or you not going to make it!! I could personally see myself trucking part time & doing something else in the future. But you can retire as a trucker (imo only w/ independent companies not the mega carriers. ) just depends how you spend your money. The economy is TRASH.

[@machosouldeep]

Facts. Trucking for me is an easy entry level trade to start stacking money . I take my last state exam this week then I’ll have my CDL. I’m using my CDL to pay for cyber security school . Im thankful for the opportunity

[@exclusive-183]

Facts That’s my next step too

[@OGElites]

Let's be honest, it's vice presidents, CFO's CEO, etc making $500,000 a year upwards of a million a year in trucking & other industries. That's where the money is, yes you can make some good money in trucking and do better than a lot of people but a lot of people just do it to get ahead. The sky is the limit for big thinkers and creators. The new rules in trucking are turning away a lot of people. Trucking is too political Nowa days.

[@imanthonytv]

💯

[@traveltrucker561]

proof of concept!!

[@samestuffdifferentday5712]

27 years in trucking and a college ( bachelor’s) ( that nobody gives a damn about) degree later and still stuck. I can’t wait to retire. Tired of this rat race. Ready to get out. Love the bengal hat by the way. Cincinnati born and bred over here.🤙🏾

[@imanthonytv]

💪🏾💯

[@LilFonTV]

I’ve been planning on learning how to wrap cars so i can start a business

[@rashenry4675]

All Facts. I’m 25 left management in Amazon and been on my own at this LTL company for 2 months now. I got other objectives but this paving the way for sure. Almost wish i did it straight out high school but im glad i got my bachelors degree as well.

[@royalcpnut]

I’m using trucking long term ups driver Los Angeles 😊

[@shiftautomotive854]

me and another driver were talking about this we young we don’t plan on doing food service when we 40-50 we were talking plans to invest our money to build wealth fuck pension n 401k

[@imanthonytv]

Go for it bro. It’s all possible.

[@miguelmorales2367]

Bro you on point with it I did construction since I was 15 yrs I’m 24 now but got into trucking 2 yrs ago and everybody around me new me as a good ass metal framer and always moving but from this past 1 yr I’ve learned there’s no need to work that much in todays society there’s just so many ways to make money now. So I don’t kill myself anymore now I’m getting in stocks and into the credit card game and invest all that money. But using trucking to get me right and then I’m out the door .

[@imanthonytv]

💪🏾💯

[@johnn7335]

Wassup ATV! Another fire video. To each their own. Like you said, we all have our own paths. I'm 32 hauling fuel and the money cool. But I'll be a liar if I said I plan on retiring in this business. Invest the money is the game plan.

[@BryanJ1991]

You are looking great for your age

[@imanthonytv]

I appreciate it

[@AdrianRomeroJr]

Def agree as well! Trucking is a stepping stone for me to get some quick bread to invest into real estate and other businesses (have videos of my journey on my Chanel if anybody is curious) on a side note ... dang bro!! I thought you were younger than 42! looking good my guy the food service trucking keeping you fit

[@imanthonytv]

I appreciate it bro but it’s definitely not the job that’s keeping me fit lol. It’s hitting the gym. The job just keeps me active.

[@AdrianRomeroJr]

@@imanthonytv facts bro, the gains showing for sure 🫡💪🏾

[@demorus86]

Trust the process 💯

[@R3NJ]

If not already mentioned here. The OVER regulations and laws are apart of it too. The polarity of sedentary and back breaking, hard to balance. The feeling of time being wasted away, frivolously. The accommodation in general.

[@trentonlove2463]

In CDL school rn and got one more semester on my bachelors left. Using it to invest and pay stuff off. Giving my myself five to seven years in the industry than I’m gon.

[@eric197]

You speak a lot of truth man. I’m actually moving to FL too in July around the Jacksonville area. What job did you do before trucking?

[@imanthonytv]

Prior to trucking, I was a Sales Manager for Krispy Kreme in the transportation department. I worked there for 15 years. Started out as a route delivery driver and managed to work my way up into leadership roles. I enjoyed the freedom that came with being a manager. Unfortunately, the company downsized in 2018 and laid off 42 Sales Managers in the company. They gave us the option to apply for other positions or take a severance package. I chose to take the latter and start a new career in trucking. It not only was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made but also one of the best investments. That’s my “before I was trucking” story 🤣

[@dfromdeep4447]

I got into trucking in 2021 - worked PFG & GFS for 6 months and then went to Amazon and now I’m training our new hired CDL drivers while Amazon pays for my cyber-security degree. This position pays 150-250k a year and is remote. You are right, young people are taking advantage of other opportunities.

[@vikingguy2434]

Finished my master in computer engineering and trust me cyber security will be taking by AI and a lot of white collar jobs.

[@jalenmackall6743]

@@vikingguy2434idk man…. I think AI is more-so beneficial to cyber analysts vs taking their jobs away

[@keaton6685]

I’m a gen z trucker lmao but after my first year I already know like this isn’t a retirement career for me. It’s just a stepping stone in life. I think some people just don’t realize everyone story is different there’s plenty of different ways to get to a destination. I tell people just do your research and know what shit works for you bc it’s always gone be shit with jobs blue or white collar cuz I got a degree too and in that field it’s bs. You just gotta find what your contempt with and have your plan. ❤

[@FelipeValdez-og2tg]

I’m using this trucker money to roll into my first rental !! I’m with Saia Ltl… Might switch to another terminal in a more affordable state so that I could put this Cali money to work !

[@MrMackboy11]

Brother where do I start? What was your process?

[@KingBuc6]

Same. Been in the game 5 years & I actually like driving. But the money at a lot of these companies are not worth it. Especially to be otr unless yu have plenty of time to dedicate to that. If I can make the right money I would look to retire a trucker in the long run. Overall I still want to start a business one day tho

[@jc9876]

I’m 27, i wish i would’ve gotten into trucking right after high school. I got my cdl in November of 2022. I would love to go back to school but i feel too old to go back. Idk what my long term goal is. I feel lost in life.

[@SalsHQ]

ITS ALRIGHT SOME PEOPLE GOT OUT OF PRISON AT 36 & THEY ARE STARTING WITH NO PERMITS, NO LICENSE & PROBABLY NO SKILLS... THEY HAVE TO START FROM 0

[@shiftautomotive854]

never too old bro to start a new career or invest your money bro

[@Precisepete]

Yea you are crazy to think that. Im in my 30s and i see it as more opportunity going back to school. I already know how my work ethic is a1. I just dont have an issue with going into the unknown and figuring it out. Don’t postpone the what ifs bro. You are still young as hell.

[@SalsHQ]

@@Precisepete 1 OF MY FRIENDS 31, WILL BE 32 SOON, HE NOW GETTING A CDL, HE LIKES DRIVING THO, NO MATTER THE SIZE VEHICLE THE MF JUST LOVE DRIVING 😂

[@Precisepete]

@@SalsHQ i love driving with a passion, but i have that same person to work with the elderly.

[@JeremiahAddrow]

It seem like in this industry to make really good money as a company driver you either gotta be carrying a bomb or pushing a dolly killing your joints not worth it to me

[@elite_enterprise]

Bbbrrrrrooooo how the F do you guys do the food service ish?? I'm a new driver with GFS and I'm good and quick and super fit but I like to die after work cuz I have a hour drive home and it's not even summer yet 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@lukeskywalker81]

Jan 25 will be my 2nd full year of trucking 1st year I was tryna figure out wat was goin on now im tryna figure out how to leverage trucking to get back in school to me a cdl is a good 2ndary skill to have

[@GeneralSirDouglasMcA]

I believe local trucking can be better depending on where you live. If you look on Indeed, it seems there are loads of jobs in the state of Wisconsin. Of course, you’ll see jobs in any state if you do a search and don’t enter a particular city. But WI seems to be loaded with local jobs (not OTR). Another state of interest is WV. There seem to be decent paying jobs, and state is one of the lowest cost of living areas. Even if a job in WV technically pays the same as where I currently reside, if I can buy a home or rent for much cheaper, it may be worth it to move there. You mention you live in Fl; I live in south Ga, so I’d be in for quite a shock come winter time if I moved to either of those states. But it’s something I would consider. NV also seems to be a hotspot for local driving jobs, but cost of living expenses are definitely higher there (not NY or CA high but still high).

[@elreal1342]

Men’s are just to weak now in days but better for us in trucking industry less driver more freight $$😂 freight ever stops it just gets better

[@Tay.juhWoods]

TD Jakes 😳. lol let me stop. 🤣🤣. This is a PG channel. Great Video, as always 😊

[@noxtrucker2747]

As you should. Trucking takes your most valuable commodity. Time. It will take your health if you let it and it will take your spirit you stay in long enough. Good companies are few and far in between, you're just a pulse in a seat and they will treat you as such. The regulations, the danger, the politics, we don't make nearly enough to make it worth it, It's only getting worse. I tell young cats, learn a trade, build skills, learn how to sell. Invest in yourself. Trucking has a very low ceiling and you'll hit it fast.

[@DaGoat-jd6ms]

I’m 23 I plan on retiring im not in it for the money I like to travel.

[@FlyRy805]

We are now a few generations into the "you're just a number" mentality when it comes to employment for the most part. Aside from social media, we are more importantly watching the depressing exits from the workforce of Boomers/Gen X and saying "shoot, I still got 20-30 years and they doing them like that RIGHT NOW?!" Trucking serves a purpose like the military also where it can be a ticket out of poverty. You sacrifice your health but the entry is attainable for many folks. But you may not be in for the long term, just a quick solution.

[@sdoieqwfjhweoiuhasdo]

How do you still have the energy to go to the gym doing food service? I have such bad back pain from food service I feel it especially in the mornings when I wake up.

[@imanthonytv]

I’ve been working out consistently for so many years prior to doing food service, for me it’s a lifestyle.

[@shiftautomotive854]

work on your back bro do a lot of squats to build your back muscles

[@Bassgoose3]

I think it’s important to find a source of income that your making good money especially if your young (yes I recognize it may not be easy) then take that money and invest in your self for the future ex stocks real estate business est.

[@imanthonytv]

Yep 👍🏾

[@NicholasEstrada-tp8cj]

What's up ATV.

[@imanthonytv]

Yo ✌🏾

[@worldwidewes8411]

TD Jakes is not a good role model lmao 🤣 no diddy

[@imanthonytv]

Who said anything about him being a good role model lol?

[@Killerrob-rn3os]

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