What's a Service Plaza Like in Ohio? Tiffin River Service Plaza - I-80 Turnpike - Truck Stop Series

[@JJtheTrucker]

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[@kiddoruss1925]

In one of your videos the one where you got your new truck you said you can't live in California and go lease with prime and can only go company why is that

[@OSheaShenanigans]

@@kiddoruss1925 because California sucks

[@JJtheTrucker]

Wow, never saw this comment until Brian replied to it. And he's basically right (coming from someone born and raised in Cali). They passed a law (AB5) that mandates how 1099 truckers have to be paid and it's completely not in line with how OTR trucking works. Many fleets have pulled out of CA because of it and last I heard, they're looking at pulling or revising the law, but TBH, I haven't been keeping up on it.

[@bigD5172]

Amazing that these plazas have been open 20 years now.

[@ChrisWard01]

Been there buddy. The worst ones I went to was Connecticut. They were so dang rude at the subway. Down in Carolina they have dressing packets with their salad they sale. She cussed my wife out and asked why do all of us people in the south think they do that and not the dressing from the bar in the bottles. Crazy man. Stay safe driver

[@JJtheTrucker]

Wow, I'll stay away from that one. Lol.

[@prankmonkey650]

Nice place. They had a rest area we stopped at on I-55 in Illinois. Vending machines, washrooms. This is much nicer.

[@jakeganey7032]

I was at one of these in ohio on a road trip to Chicago I mentioned in a comment on another video

[@ashlieneevel9671]

I find the travel plaza food options to be even more expensive than the overinflated truck stop prices.

[@JJtheTrucker]

Yes, they are. They know there's nowhere else to go. That's why I take advantage of the free showers, and at least the laundry is a lot cheaper.

[@missy4042]

I've always pictured the showers as a row of stalls, so glad that's not the case! I am not sure about this year, but normally, starting in April, PA 76 Service plaza MM 172 E&W bound (Sideling Hill) has a farmers market in the pk'ing lot. Pick up some fresh veggies and fruit. I would like to think that other Service plazas have that as well. Stay safe driver!

[@JJtheTrucker]

Same here about the showers. That'd be terrible. So far no farmers markets this year. Hopefully they'll be back next year.

[@silvergreg1]

Hey JJ. Yeah, that is a nice place! Drive Safe, Stay Safe! #AmericaStrong

[@JJtheTrucker]

Thanks SG

[@tom7110]

Thanks for sharing JJ. They do have a nice set up there in Ohio. Be safe brother.

[@JJtheTrucker]

I agree Tom. Thanks.

[@mauricemoton1069]

Better than they do in Indiana and I live in Elkhart, Indiana. Love Ohio service plazas 👍✌️

[@thetruckshow8399]

I have been there many times before those places are nice

[@JJtheTrucker]

I agree

[@scooby0006]

Another good video 👍 Drive safe JJ.

[@JJtheTrucker]

Thanks again Scoob.

[@pete5668]

Vending machines are for introverts like me. If I just want a candy bar and I don't want to talk to anyone (and I don't), we introverts are who those vending machines are for.

[@dardie37]

intresting to see there are other options to the large truck stops,over here in the UK most truck stops are charging £25 /31.50 DOLLARS a night to park and you can use the showers but not a patch on those you showed , keep the vogs coming

[@JJtheTrucker]

Thanks Dardie, will do.

[@garthb2010]

Thanks JJ for the great videos!!! Joining Prime for orientation June 29 hopefully! DMV in Va is appointment only for my learners already hold a CDL B driven a school bus for 13 years. So excited to come to Prime and your info and Videos helped alot!! Thanks again and stay safe!!

[@JJtheTrucker]

Outstanding, glad to hear Garth.

[@garthb2010]

JJ the Trucker very excited hope to run into you someday!!

[@garthb2010]

Because of your great info and positive thoughts I’m seriously considering the lease purchase option since I have the financial stability to do so

[@JJtheTrucker]

Excellent, especially if you're OK financially. Here's another reason. I delivered to a bad part of Philly yesterday. No way I'm going to deliver there again. As a company driver, too bad. No choice. As a lease driver, I can turn down loads. I generally don't, but I've turned down 2 for good reasons. Just knowing I can turn down that load in the future if needed, is a huge relief.

[@garthb2010]

@@JJtheTrucker Yes I agree I never liked driving the bus in Washington DC and did that alot. I wont mind going into a city as long as I can get out of it quickly LOL. My recruiter is working with me have all mt DOT physical done and ready. My appointment with VA DMV is Monday the 22ond hopping I will be in Springfield Monday the 29th I'm so excited to start this new chapter. Being a single man no kids my brother will be taking care of my house. Plan is to more or less just live out on the road with the truck

[@franktaylor5798]

That's nice. Thanks for the tour. I'm about to pull the trigger on a new career in trucking and have narrowed it down to 2 places, Prime being the most likely. Do you know where I can go to get information on Benefits? Thanks. I saw the video of you in Dallas (my stomping grounds) where you showcased your truck. You can tell you take a lot of pride in it and you should, it's really set up nice.

[@JJtheTrucker]

Hey Frank, I hope you choose Prime. I'm really happy with them. For benefits info, you'll want to speak with a recruiter. The options are different for company vs owner/op. Go to driveforprime.com/?r=PAUJAJ There's a number there to call a recruiter. If you sign up, tell them JJ Paulson (Driver Code PAUJAJ) sent you.

[@franktaylor5798]

@@JJtheTrucker You got it man. I really think Prime is it. Their Training time in a truck is longer than most and it's difficult to think about spending that much time in those close quarters with someone else. But at the same time, I know when I'm done with it I'll be ready for the road.

[@JJtheTrucker]

Both statements are true. It's not easy, but I'm a lot better of a driver for it.

[@franktaylor5798]

@@JJtheTrucker Well, I contacted Prime thru your link because I decided they were the company I was going to go with. Then I called the number they told me to. About 20 minutes later I got an email saying that they weren't hiring from my area (I live in Fort Worth, TX). I can't say that I wasn't disappointed but hey, I'm a firm believer that things happen for a reason. I've done quite a bit of research and I contacted Roehl Transportation and they will hire me from this area. I've heard great things about their school and when you're in your trainers truck there is no team dispatch, they are in the passenger seat the whole time. They're CDL school is highly rated and they teach you on a manual transmission so you don't have to get the auto trans restriction on your license. Anyway, thanks for your help and keep the videos coming man. They have been instrumental in me making my decision to get on the road.

[@JJtheTrucker]

Frank, I'm really sorry to hear that about Prime. There are certain areas that they don't hire from, but is just a few places. I am very glad to hear about Roehl. There were on my final 3 list when choosing a company to work with. They have a lot of great benefits and I haven't heard anything bad about them from the Roehl drivers I've spoken with. I'm glad you found them and I wish you the best of luck. 👍

[@mcrams1]

Were you heading west near Kansas City, KS on Sunday, 6/14? Thought I saw your truck.

[@JJtheTrucker]

Nope, yesterday was on 80 and 76 east through Ohio and Pennsylvania.

[@danielnunez6289]

JJ as a prime truck driver, is insurance included in the fixed costs? Hoe much do you pay, if we can know? Goodluck out there

[@bigdog7408]

JJ,Hey driver are you lease ? If you are how long do you stay out? Thx JJ.

[@JJtheTrucker]

Hey Big Dog, yeah I'm lease. For me, since I basically live in the truck, no wife or kids, I stay out quite a bit. I take days off here and there while I'm out. As for actual vacation time, I have 2 full weeks planned this year. I'll bump it up to 3 or 4 weeks next year. Most lease drivers with a family choose to go home for a few days a month or every other month. Depends on how well you're managing your money to afford the time off while still making the truck payment.

[@bigdog7408]

@@JJtheTrucker thx Bud, it sounds like we are in the same boat,since I have very little family I can stay out all yr long also with just a couple of days here and there 🙂

[@ngagenokia]

lottery ticket lol

[@garysorkin7558]

Do the showers get cleaned between user’s?

[@JJtheTrucker]

They're supposed to, but you'll want to check. I bring in my own clorox wipes and wipe everything down at all the truck stops, even if they've been cleaned already. Can't be too safe right now.

[@Squintzz]

Starting regional Monday, any tips?

[@JJtheTrucker]

Best of luck. I've never done regional, so I'm sorry that I don't have any tips for you. Anyone else have any tips for Anthony?

[@ashlieneevel9671]

I'm OTR but regional isn't much different than that besides for you stay in a certain area and probably get home more. What region are you working

[@ChrisWard01]

I was regional in NC. We ran the bordering states. But they were long days man. If you’re looking from 9-5, try to get in local.