What I've never said. What happened to Bright Mountain, Inc?

[@sjbock]

Handling people is difficult for everyone. Also thank you for explaining what happened with your business for those of us who were watching your videos when you were setting it up.

[@waterfirelord]

yes people making things hard then should be. I work at the food job for 14 years its suck. the job is not hard but the customer and co work making thing hard

[@Al-b-gone]

What I love about you and your videos is how brutally honest you are. Your love ,compassion and empathy for others is truly inspiring. You’re an amazing person who will reap all benefits life has to offer. Bet on it!!!

[@loribrown5235]

I'm glad you're back on KZbin!!!

[@daviddhulst1513]

My wife and I are owner operators and we lease our equipment to a nationwide RV Transport company. If that freight market in which you are currently running gets bad you might want to consider hauling new RVs. You will have to purchase a trailer. We get to pick and choose our loads, get to pick and choose when we load, we get to pick and choose how fast we drive, which roads to drive , where to fuel. We get to pick and choose when we unload. We currently run at 3 dollars a mile. The downside is we have to find our own back haul going back towards Elkhart Indiana. We haul automobiles back east just to cover our fuel expense. Yes you have to load and unload your trailer but that's easy work. Good luck on your endeavors.

[@jsuperman7672]

Who pays for the R.V.'s when you get into a wreck, and they are beyond repair?

[@daviddhulst1513]

We have insurance on our loads. It depends on who was at fault. If it is beyond repair, it is written off just like a vehicle.

[@theANGRIERone]

You can see it in your eyes that you're no longer under all that pressure from before you made that mental health video. Happy to see you're still kickin' ass. Also, love the hair!! Keep rockin'!!

[@garywilt76]

A CDL trainer gave us a tip on backing a trailer. "Turn towards your trouble." If your trailer is going left (trouble) and you want to go straight or right, turn the steering wheel to the left. Obviously, the opposite for right heading trailer. I was amazed how many seasoned drivers appreciated that tip.

[@ShelbyHBTM]

lol sounds a lot like my initial tip I ever mentioned on my channel I think in the second or third video. Except it was “turn towards your problem” 😅 eerily similar

[@junicohen7918]

Then they weren't seasoned

[@danlindberg1917]

Thank you! Just glad you and Dakota are safe and smiling!! It is really difficult for some folks to understand all that goes into running your own company!!

[@desktopdiddies5530]

You seem much more relaxed and happier now Shelby, great to know your doing good

[@barkertownboyz5928]

If you ever decided to hire people again and had loads in the northeast I'd drive for you. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@TheCoyote808]

We live and learn, and in this case, you did the right thing. And I bet those drivers who stuck with you to the end would do it again in a heartbeat! You showed them you cared about them as people, and not just employees. You showed them respect and loyalty, and they did the same. All the best luck in the future for you and Bright Mountain!

[@Namtov]

I am from Denmark. I always thought, one or ten. One truck, you can park it when ur off, and be efficient when working, keeping costs low. Ten, you can manage them, step in when needed, make sure they have clear paths and goals in their work.

[@samuelnewtonjr3198]

You are still Professor Shelby The Great, that is always good enough for me. We live and love and learned so much from you Shelby, we want more, no pressure, but every video you post is so appropriate by everyone and especially appreciated by me. God Bless you Shelby. 06/27/2024. Thurs. 12:24 pm. EST. . Blessed. 1

[@mikeservais888]

Thanks Shelby for the update. Be safe out there! By

[@thearmyvettrucker5410]

Since June of last year, things have been rough. I had to volunteer for a deployment with the National Guard to avoid getting laid off at ABF. At this point I am just considering getting out of trucking and going law enforcement, trucking is just too chaotic and unreliable for me to trust to support my family. Anyways, glad to see you are doing well. Sometimes rolling solo is just the way to go! Stay safe out there!

[@ky.gambler5281]

Bidenomics is killing trucking

[@MissyMuthaTruckiN]

it's dangerous! Plus most the managers and dispatch I had were clueless and sexist towards me! I quit but still have my CDL-A

[@MikeSmith-ol5iu]

You were my inspiration to finally pull the trigger and get into trucking. I finally found my niche in fuel hauling and I love what I do. No matter where you end up I hope you always find your happiness along the way. Keep up the awesome videos! Happy trucking!

[@richardrogers8254]

It's good to see you're smiling again and doing what you love. The new video format and editing is better; love the towns and side shots passing through areas and the raw, unfiltered close ups are tv quality. I just wanted to say that you're a beautiful and intelligent lady with good focus and God loves you. Stay happy and give Dakota a big old hug from all of us.

[@ShelbyHBTM]

Thanks so much!

[@laven111]

I sent your video to my Granddaughter she just graduated this year . I told her she could make good money driving a truck

[@ShelbyHBTM]

Make sure she also focuses on skills outside the truck if she needs or wants to get out of the truck for whatever reason 🥰

[@charlessanderson2635]

Great up date ❤- given the risks you were facing you clearly made the right choices and didn't hurt your existing team in the process which is a huge result.. Some of us have to lead with heart, there are already enough cold thoughtless people in management.

[@runarandersen878]

You learned a lot, for worse for also for good :) At least you tried, many don’t and regret. A video about how it now technically works would be great. Thank you for the update.

[@john-gt85]

I'm glad things have worked out good for you Shelby! Always enjoyed your videos. Stay Safe & Keep on Trucking!

[@nataliegraham9552]

Thanks so much for walking us through what went on with Bright Mountain, Shelby! Sometimes things work out, other times they don't, but whatever the outcome, we learn and grow. I'm grateful you are in a better place mentally and physically right now, and as others have mentioned, looking happy and heathy after all the stress of the last short handful of years. I'd love to hear more about how you operate as a owner/operator in the industry and the good/bad/ugly of the options you have to pick from when you are hiring/leasing out your services. Take care, stay safe, and I'm looking forward to your next post! Hugs to you and Dakota! And mystery camera person! 😄

[@jmesha]

So nice to see a post from you again! I don't know if you haven't been posting anything or if I've just not seen you (I am suscribed), but anyway thanks , it's soo good to see you again.

[@ShelbyHBTM]

Thank you so much for being subscribed and thank you more for watching the video and commenting. I really appreciate you 🙃

[@BarryWoodward-kg7rw]

​@@ShelbyHBTM❤❤🎉🎉

[@gr8fled]

Thank you for the updates. Sometimes ya gotta care about number one first. Well, plus Dakota ❤

[@LoneWolf-kl2oy]

I’m just glad you are back. We miss that smile!

[@rafaelgonzales5459]

You can also use a little grease from your fifth wheel and spread a little around your gladhand grommets to stop leaks. Helps them slide easier too.

[@604h22a]

Hawk-thu that grommet

[@Shaneodell35]

Dakota is such a bunny!! Thanks for your videos. Always a treat! ❤❤

[@RoyJenkins777]

You're a great person and everything will be ok. Just keep your head down and everything will be as it is meant to be. God Bless

[@richardchambers3979]

You kind of make me want to get my license again. It will all come around. Good luck to you. 😊

[@DirtBoyTrucker]

I think giving drivers all the nice things they want is a good concept however I also think that's what made a lot of companies go under. You need someone with a little ice in their veins to make those hard choices and you do have a heart of gold for sure. No one should blame you for shooting for the stars. They say you only miss the opportunities you don't take. At least you tried. Always forward my friend!

[@riker1701D]

That helped! Thank you! And great music this time!

[@rockyjetproject1345]

It’s real good to hear and see you back on a video! Safe travels, my friend.

[@TheKindredTrucker]

You deserve a ton of credit for just trying something so intimidating, and look at how much you learned from it! You have been a huge source of inspiration for me, and my trucking career has grown by leaps and bounds in a pretty short period of time. Thank you for being you and sharing your experiences with us!❤

[@jbaldwin1368]

I totally get it. I drove for Swift for about 2 years then I went into the office as a Driver Leader at Swift. I have had to hire and manage a bunch of drivers, and unfortunately fire a few. I get how rough it is to have to fire drivers. It is absolutely awful. I recently decided that I’d rather be on the road than in the office, and I’m getting ready to jump back in at Swift. Running a small fleet (or being part of a team that runs a large fleet) is not easy, and I’m amazed that you have done as well as you have. Keep it up!

[@ryanpurchase332]

Soooo glad you're back on KZbin beautiful Shelby. You seem so much happier. I really enjoy your channel. Btw. Some people don't know this, but the screen in the gladhand seals is to keep paper wasps out of the glad hand connections when the trailers are sitting not connected to a truck so they don't build nests in the trailers airlines. Good to see you back Girlie😁

[@Cherokeelion]

Ah Shelby, dont be discouraged. This is a sometimes brutal industry… you will find your niche! I did the search until I found tanker. Youre still young and be proud of what youre doing! I enjoy your vlogs and thoughts as you go.

[@pbeard311]

you learned so many valuable lessons! you win or you learn keep up the good work!

[@Random-JK]

Thanks for the update. Best wishes for wherever life takes you in the future!

[@Lonnwriting]

I'm glad your back. Thank you. You are strong, skilled, and positively being you.

[@danemoisan6189]

I'm so PROUD Of YOU, Keep on TRUCKING!!!

[@MOTrav]

Roll on, make good decisions for you, and enjoy the work/journey! Oh yea, keep making videos. 🤙

[@thewatchmen4920]

MS S❤. Thank you to all the 🚛 around the 🌍🌎🌏. Mistakes and hard lessons learned. Most of us been there. The rich is trying to stay richer but still want the job done. You can only do what you are capable of doing. You have to be satisfied. B SAFE and Safe Travels 🐕‍🦺 🚛💨💨💨💨

[@Thunderstrucktrans]

Glad your back. I've been in your shoes with my own auth and 7 trucks with drivers....uuuggghhh. also been with Panther. 40 yrs and still driving...but.......maybe last year. Glad to see your still out here. Watched you from the start. It's hard but you've made it so far. Keep up the good work.

[@sadiesmom274]

Just glad that you’re doing what’s best for you. Keep strong and things will work out. Hugs to Dakota

[@markrobinson6883]

Question is, .. why is this content so interesting..? The answer is ,this gal 👧 keeps the content real ❤❤ and the pooch 🐕 has personality 😂 Keep up the great content. I don't always watch truck driver videos, but when I do I watch happiness by the mile 😂😂 ten truck em safe my sister, aloha ❤🤙🏻

[@RockingDoubleE]

Glad you are back and thanks for sharing the background on your business. Good luck and always enjoy your honest and heartfelt videos.

[@KevinChristiansen-i2q]

Great video Shelby and Dakota

[@LeoBrookins]

I'm glad you are back, not sure what's going on but if you don't take care your self you can't take care of anybody else. I like your vidioes because they are informative and I get to see some of the country.

[@carlray7224]

Pleased to see your still hangin' in there girl. Onward and upward!! If you can just provide us with trucking content from your perspective then that would be most welcome. And some Dakota input gives you an edge that no other channel can compete with lol! Looking forward to your future endeavours in the good ol' US of A. Thanks for the update.

[@ShelbyHBTM]

Good to know she’s got that secret talent 😝

[@Jake-rc4ws]

Shelby, watching your videos while I was in high school during covid was a huge motivator to get into this business. I think I even reached out on Instagram letting you know how motivated I was. (Also inspired me to finally pull the trigger and get a GSD, haha.) I got my CDL last year and I work for a fantastic home-weekly regional company. I’m actually one of the dozen in the SDAPP program. So… your channel accounts impact accounts for almost a tenth of the federal pilot program, lol.

[@8marcrara11]

Nice to see you happy! Lovely to see a great girl with a great dog that can drive a prime mover ! Enjoyed from Australia 🇦🇺

[@garypierce7380]

I’m glad you made this video. I was afraid your drivers got into accidents and you had to deal with lawsuits. Good to hear it was nothing like that and you’re still driving on your own terms.

[@briansumner6439]

Sorry that it didn’t go well like you thought it would go but at least you have a job driving for Panther and it looks to me things are going well between you and them. Wishing you good luck and peace out.

[@Weyco23]

I can’t imagine the mess trying to start that in 2020 with all that was going on. You had to be stressed out to the max. Happy to see you back in the videos and smiling. 😊

[@Krieghandt]

Sounds like you learned a lot, including not everyone is a manager. But finding a good manager will take a while, so keep your eyes open.

[@jyc215]

I've been watching your channel for years. Would you talk more about the owner/operator/lease stuff? I was thinking about that, but don't wanna OTR, need to stay close to home. Thanks! Your doing a great job.

[@nbrand076]

Been following since the beginning. Was wondering what happened. Thanks for the update. Fun seeing you vids showing how amazing the West looks.

[@jimeckenrode1271]

Shelby, I feel much better knowing you are happy with your current trucking business.

[@GHarris218]

Great to see you on YT again! I wish the Company would have worked out for you but at least you tried. The education will be invaluable if you try again when rates improve. As others have said you look more at ease than you have in quite a while. Great video! Be careful out there.

[@DO-lr2yb]

Happiness by the Mile, you are doing great as a business owner. You took on a huge responsibility & the opportunity highlighted where growth inside & outside are needed. Now you are being regenerated within. You are intelligent, hard worker & attached or attaching to the pulse of your emotions. Im excited to see the next chapter. If you are ever led to have emoloyees again, do more vetting of drivers, make sure your boundaries are set within & go slow in driver growth to make sure your internal boundaries stick/hold position. Patience. Patience. Patience. Its a growing process. Love traveling with you via youtube.

[@ShelbyHBTM]

I appreciate this so much. Thank you ☺️

[@TheRealSovereignCitizens]

When I drove I always put my good glad hand seal on. drove with it. Put the bad one back on when I drop the trailer and took my good 1 with. Yes, they would wear out a little bit faster, but, but that's just how I did it. Also same with lights

[@Navajo-man]

Hi Shelby and Dakota it’s so awesome seeing both of you again you’re doing amazing job plus you learn something about ownership with employees so for now stay focused you going be okay and as always you both be safe 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@dyldoe95]

If you understand freight lanes and markets I’d suggest landstar. It’s been great for me. And they have a lot of expedite freight and specialty loads.

[@miaheat21180]

Glad to see you back on KZbin keep rocking and rolling

[@murdoch9106]

Glad to see you are still going even if the buisness did not go as planned, clearly could have been much worse! Good on you Shelby, you are amazing, drive safe! Hope to see more of you soon! :)

[@Christine97225]

You did what you could with what you had. I commend you for trying to run your own business. Sometimes you gotta take the L, shut the business down, and do something else. Proud of you for taking chances.

[@trucker85d47]

A little trick is rub a little oil on the old one it will help make it pliable again it a quick fix to get you going nice job you rock stay safe 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🌹🦴

[@jessesager9460]

Hey, we live and learn! Looking at how the industry as a whole is today, I’m not sure I’d wanna take that plunge into buying trucks and hiring drivers. Just glad to see you’re still at it, while looking happier and less stressed.

[@ShelbyHBTM]

It’s truly an interesting market right now I think I got out at the right time.

[@ericjohnson4172]

Happy to see you happy…you’re awesome and doing great things … keep being you and stay safe and keep truckin

[@bella_h65]

Hey at least you did what was right for u and you so nice and caring and it’s nice to see you enjoying making content and trucking. Love ur videos and happy to see that ur happy with where things are going right now. As I have been told but I don’t completely understand myself but you live and learn and really all that matters is you got back up and caring about ur self and others.

[@Icerichardp]

So cool too see that you have found the right place for your self and the company 😎

[@Lifesjourneyblog4]

Thanks for the explanation! COVID and other market changes are negatively effecting businesses. It sounds like you made the right choice for you at the moment. Who knows what the future holds. Keep the faith. It was awesome to collaborate with you in the past, and if you want to do it again, I'm here!

[@keithallen3119]

Every experience, especially as a younger person, is a learning experience whether it goes as desired or takes a turn. Learn from it, learn about yourself in the situation, and keep moving forward. Good for you in the Bight Mountain experience. Second, dealing with people who work with and for you can be the most difficult part of company ownership. Unfortunately not everyone cares about success, responsible behavior and being accountable for their behaviors as one would expect and hope for these days. Setting expectation and then holding them to those can be challenging but is an absolute must to be successful. Keep on learning and try to enjoy the journey, you will do well despite the hills and valleys that come your way.

[@dgarreis]

You made a great business decision. Everyone finds a happy place that fits them the best. Regardless of what everyone else says or thinks.

[@richardmullon5233]

Nice seeing you and the dog and pink

[@truckerchops444]

You know what you would like and tried to give them that, nothing wrong with that. Just means you're a good person.

[@gregdiamond6023]

How ďid I miss this? Anyway you gave it a go and it didn’t work out. Always chase your dreams. You’re incredible Shelby! I love your pink hair.❤😊

[@kimandtheboys]

keep doing what makes you happy in the end thats whats best for you i ran my own business for 35 years most of it by myself and i agree with you trying to manage people and working too is very straining on you and your crew when its just you doing it you can control it way more and in the end you are happy with the results good luck and keep the shiny side up you are doing great.

[@gdtruckern7632]

Hello and very nice to see and hear from you. Hope all is well. Keep doing you !!! It made my day knowing you are OK. Yes having people work under me is a pain in the A** !! Be safe !!P.S. love your hair !!!!😊

[@gabenyberg5879]

Thanks for sharing. I had a very similar experience. I grew to BIG to fast .. luckily of coarse broke some hearts by letting some buddies go. But i too, leased myself under another authority.. while still keeping my authority ..do what ya gotta do.. 😊

[@rickylambert7104]

Hey young lady it’s glad not to see you freezing you ass off. I’m so glad you are back doing your videos.

[@joshhoman]

Whatever comes next, I hope that it works out well for you!

[@IronBear-xi1cg]

If that is your "good" grommet, you should take it back and put the crappy one back on it.

[@TheFlyingBusman]

The maintenance mechanics should be checking trailers at inspection and swapping coupling grommets. Not down to the driver. Spray bottle of soapy water is a useful thing to carry for checking air leaks.

[@PhotoTrekr]

Best wishes with whatever you want to do in the future. If nothing else you've had good learning experiences at a young age that will serve you well.

[@spiritguide101]

Really sorry to hear about the business, I was one of the drivers that was asking about experience required and was gonna apply when I had the experience :( Glad you're back with the videos you where my inspiration for getting into trucking and currently 3 years in :)

[@ShelbyHBTM]

I appreciate you. The market was just beating us to a pulp. I may do something again in the future but I like the peace of just one headache for the moment 😝

[@spiritguide101]

@@ShelbyHBTM just glad you're okay and Dakota also

[@frankbernotimm3031]

It is better to take a way, which fits. Respect for Your honesty!

[@marinogrivonlaverde6963]

love your channell! .Keep it up, I Can`t believe you were just 25 back in 2020 !!

[@scottmiller4745]

I did something similar. Leased my truck to a private carrier that i used to be a company driver for. Its great! Everything is so much cheaper and home every weekend. I ran off of loadboards and broker relationships. And i dont miss it one bit. Hopefully the Pro Act never goes into effect, i just dont want to ever do that again.

[@DukeTrana]

This video sounds word-for-word exactly like the story of my friend Jay who was doing very similar work at the exact same time with the same results.

[@garywilson12]

yhanks for enlighting us, my dad was in management with atnt and he once told me he had to tell some people that he didnt take the job to win any popularity contest, kinda what you went through with want to help your drivers. in the end its the job

[@GrovelandJohn]

That explains a lot. You're doing a great job Shelby.

[@davidkelly7314]

Best thing you can do is owner/operator that lease on to a carrier. Dealing with people and bad drivers can be very hard at times but for now just keep doing what you are doing.

[@Stewpidguy00]

Thank you for the video, you are super inspiring, talented, and beautiful. I pray you go as far as or further then the goals you set for yourself 🙏 God Bless you!

[@Alien-Earth1]

Stay safe on the road. I love your channel.

[@ShelbyHBTM]

Thank you ☺️

[@liamcosgrave6938]

you have a big heart. Business is very hard for those with big hearts. ❤

[@josephmirigliano8728]

Glad to see you’re OK always enjoy watching your videos❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@timb4569]

you should keep the one you take out and put it back in when you are done using that trailer. then you can keep your good ones. love your hair.

[@LT.X380]

It's nice to see another of your videos. Stay safe my friend. God bless you. 🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@patrickmcgoldrick8234]

Thank you for sharing,and the courage to go on your own,you are young,advice From an old man,do not let fear rule and decide your future.All the best .

[@ShelbyHBTM]

I appreciate it. I definitely push past a lot of fear often but there are times when I could do better and I recognize that. Thank you for your kind and helpful comment ☺️

[@georgehasler142]

Thanks so very much for sharing your experience with us I really appreciate it and always drive safe and keep on making your videos

[@Finks434]

Proud of you Shelby keep on grinding

[@richardhaag3959]

Hey Shelby Amazon has glad hand rubbers in bulk...seen black but didn't see yellow style