Why I Became A Truck Driver At 22 Years Old

[@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY]

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[@constancec.7177]

My 22 year old left college, went to CDL school, got a job, and now has been driving solo for about 3 months. He loves it! I started watching trucking videos to understand his world and liked your channel because you're of similar age/perspective. Stay safe!

[@brozyes]

I remember finding your channel about a year ago from a youtube short, never thought I’d do trucking, cut to just last week I graduated and received my CDL. A lot can change in a year. Going on my first trip tomorrow with a mentor, stay safe out there!

[@ButteredUpToast]

Be safe man, being with a mentor is nice but once your on your own you'll find your groove and it makes life so much better

[@justinmellark9817]

Hope the trip went well! Stay safe!

[@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY]

that's just awesome!!! wow! make sure to ask your mentor a lot of questions about how to park. when to turn the wheel at what point etc, how he plans his trips out, etc. I was lost when I first went solo in my own truck and had to figure it out myself

[@brozyes]

@@SeanShank87 It’s going great! I think the hardest part is meal planning and making sure you stay healthy out here. If by any chance you’re located in California, there’s a good school called Roadmasters in Fontana. Became a professional in backing no problem over there

[@jasonherrera4255]

How was it? It's been 2 weeks now. I'm 21 looking into getting into trucking. Idk where to start. Maybe follow Alex by trying CFI idk they're requirements

[@llopez1970]

I think that advice at the end of the video transcends trucking and applies to any career you chose. Excellent Alex

[@Pewpew4]

I've watched a lot of your videos for a few weeks now. It's an incredible perspective and I've always wanted to merely step up into the cab of a 'big truck'. I started flying as an airline pilot when I was about your age and even though I love the job, I still can't get over how much I love taking road trips myself. I can't go a month without hitting the open road. But THIS.. This is the way to do it. Congrats on finding a great company and let me know if/when you ever start flight training.

[@6582rg]

You're an inspiration to all of us. Be safe!

[@sdkerby]

Someone did a good job raising you, Alex. Thank them.

[@D-Mail]

Thank you Alex! You made me think of some important goals in my life. I found strong encouragement in your video. Thank you!

[@donfarmer9788]

A year and a half in and he already doesn’t care…. He will go far!

[@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY]

its not that I don't care its that I'm not terrified of being late anymore. if I need to stop to shower I stop to shower. if I need to stop to get groceries I stop for groceries. before I never gave myself time to do those basic things for myself because I was new and fearful of being late to a deliver. now I realize that its okay to put myself first

[@ButteredUpToast]

I started driving at 22, only 24 now. I got into it bc my dad and many of my uncles have been doing port work for years and honestly college wasnt in the cards for me. Always knew from a young age that i didnt want to go. Im loving doing port work (even with all the bs from the union laborers in the terminals) and plan on going owner/op middle of this year

[@betzaidavazquez5579]

Great video Alex we got to know you a little more and with good insights. Cool that you are driving around with your friend, because I'm sure the road gets a bit lonely even for an introvert and its fun to hear you guys interact instead of just you talking to us. Keep doing what you Love, that's the best of all dreams. 😃✌

[@abelt3462]

All the best and great plan. Save up and head out to live well! I hope to watch all vids and see the next chapter as well.

[@SavageSanto]

Smart guy, I wasted my 20’s going to college and working stupid jobs…. I’m now about to turn 30 and FINALLY getting into Trucking.

[@Creativetruths]

I agree with you, it’s the perfect job for introverts. That’s exactly why I want to get my CDL and make that dream come true before I’m too old to do it! 😂

[@Victor-The-Victorious]

Loved this style of video and the Q & A aspect of it. Keep on trucking.

[@albertmartin6298]

Welcome back my friend and be safe out there my friend 🙏

[@AdamGbl95]

I seriously recommend going through a company sponsored training program like CR England or Swift (though they have a bad rep and did me wrong) I remember coming from being homeless, them putting me on a Greyhound, and giving me a place to stay during training, it was gold for me. I remember the first day of school at CR England, it almost felt like a boot camp how they walked us in line around the course and building which was pretty cool. They did a pretty thorough job training how to back and going through training videos and stuff. Then they put me on a truck with a trainer for about a month. The only way I succeeded with it is simply paying attention to what they taught and following it. Never really had trouble with grades and using the Jake break. It was after training that Swift and CR england started to screw me, then I got out and went to a better company with better pay. 1st year or 2 was fun, after that started getting tired of it and feeling like I'm in a rolling prison cell. Staring at a road all day every day and missing out on conveniences really gets to you after a while.

[@mrwilson7617]

What was the stipulations for the training ? Did you have to stay a certain length of time ?

[@islandhopper753]

We were not allowed to turn down loads at CR England. They also forced you to team. That was a real slave job

[@zach8969]

Company sponsored training is horrible, go to a real truck driving school that teaches with manuals so you will actually have opportunities if and when you decide to leave the shitty mega carriers

[@MrCutFolks7]

Go back to Jail‼️

[@jim2268]

Working an office job sitting in front of a computer all day also feels like prison, no job is perfect I'd say

[@moshebron2105]

I totally agree with Alex. Here in NYC drivers have to be a little Crazy.

[@todayshike]

The Ray Barone of trucking lol. Keep them coming. Enjoy them all. Be safe.

[@kwhopper1100]

I have never driven true otr my entire career . 2.5,million safe miles so far married with three kids . At some point your going to want to go regional or local to have a life outside of the truck . I usually work a 4 day week and go home running intermodal . Always able to get off to take my kids to appointments or help my wife with them . And make enough to pay all our bills contribute to retirement at a rate that will allow me to retire early and pay cash for my wife’s college . Trucking can be a very good Career even with a family . No office or factory job in my area would give me as good a schedule for anywhere near the same amount of money .

[@kwhopper1100]

Funny enough I also got my pilots license first . You would be surprised how many pilots are in this industry even former commercial pilots .

[@MrMiyagii0]

Same here I’m 22 turning 23 this month, but I got my license when I was 19. And the same goes for me, I went to college to become a zoologist but things came up and I looked into truck driving because my dad was doing it, so it caught my interest.

[@Truckerintheusa]

I’m leaving this Sunday to start my trucking journey. Be safe brotha, maybe we’ll see each other on the road sometime!

[@devilshark8200]

Alex it's funny I'm almost half your Pro members!

[@williamburbage5774]

Hey Alex! You have a plan! Go for it! You can do whatever you want to do! Bill NYPD Retired

[@kevincain2697]

That sounds wonderful .good luck to u and I really hope you get to that dream . Thumbs up to you and God bless you. Be careful and stay safe.

[@kevincain2697]

Thanks but , I don't want anything. If u really want to do something .Tell me if one of the Companies u have worked for,helps with school. Like they pay for school and I live at home . Like variant

[@marksellinger3736]

Very different perspective seeing Alex from the profile and not with a hat on. And he seems dress much better than most truckers I encounter with jeans or sweats on. Alex, you have a good plan. But, sorry to say, you'll want to work after your are 30. You are living a good adventure with a good plan on savings etc but when you find a nice lady friend, team drive for a while! That'll cement a relationship! :-) Keep up the good work. You are doing your part to keep this country going.

[@BigSho6]

I just got my CDL license and ready to explore the field

[@chicharrontownbizz-valley9967]

No you didn't 😂

[@ReflectivitytivitcelfeR]

You poor bastard

[@billoldham7700]

This is probably one of your best videos , loved it

[@l.ls.8890]

I like that Alex has his head screwed on correctly in regards to what he wants to do in future. Most importantly his financial status and as a fiscal and financial conservative if he sticks with his system will be okay.

[@MrMunoz-xp2ry]

“I really don’t care anymore” lil bro ain’t taking no more bs

[@interestingcomments5178]

I fog into trucking after vanlife too. I have an 87 g20 high top with a bed and just bought a 82 serro scotty to pull with my van! It’s got a shower too!

[@LT.X380]

Hope your dream life works out for you.

[@billfryer5911]

It's intimidating at first, but now, eight years in, it's more natural to me behind the wheel of my truck than it is in a car.

[@chrissydnor151]

You're wise and smart sir, thank you for your vids

[@davidczarnecki581]

I have never seen anyone fight that steering wheel so bad you have to be exhausted at the end of the day

[@michelfortier9563]

Having a plan is the first step in accomplishing your dream. Saving your money for the next 7 years or so then moving to Ecuador will allow you to live quite well. Find a woman who loves you for you, have children and grow old together. I think you'll make a great father and husband from what I've seen on your videos.

[@thetopgun2]

Uh...

[@lifeisabadjoke5750]

Don’t listen to this guy stay single enjoy your money all to yourself. The only woman who will truly love you for you is your mom.

[@jonathancoleman6482]

@@lifeisabadjoke5750facts

[@multi-transportationsystem11]

Like how you telling the younger generation to work really really hard & save all your money to retire early hopefully they listen really really hard to your advice

[@stephenpaciolla-cb2qp]

Great plan good luck to ya

[@jamesrobertson7990]

Scariest thing I’ve seen, truck driver….WRONG you are a steering wheel holder and a poor one at that good thing you didn’t kill that tow truck driver

[@lockdot2]

I drive quite a bit on the freeway, and I tend to go slower than the rest of the traffic, and stay in the slow lane with cruise control. Like, if people are going 60 MPH, I set the cruise to 55. Or if people go 65 MPH, I got 60. Or if people go 70, I usually leave it at 60. But if people are going like, 75 MPH, I go 65. It gets better gas mileage, and is calmer. I like cruising slowly. Of coarse, in the slow lane. I don't set cruise control to the speed traffic is moving, since on my van, it's either on, or off. No way to adjust it by like, 1 MPH. So going the exact speed of traffic with it is almost impossible. I would have to keep turning it on and off. So I just set it to a rounded off speed like 60 MPH. If I where to be in a state besides California, where truckers go faster, I would try to go a bit faster, so if they pass, it isn't too fast. So I would probably go 65-70 MPH, if they are going about that speed.

[@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY]

lol you drive like me. I like to drive so that I have a lot of open space around me because its safer against people cutting me off and yes its calmer. also if I'm ever caught in the cluster of cars/trucks on the highway I slow down to 62-64mph and let people go around. being trapped with a bunch of other cars/trucks so close like that makes me nervous

[@lockdot2]

@@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY Same! I am still a new driver, just getting the full license not a learners permit about 2 days ago. It must be hard dealing with traffic in your big truck! Like around California.

[@tommylamar8119]

I’ve never seen the way Alex sits while drivin

[@Domericano223]

Every time I see I GP truck I try and peak to see if it’s you in it lol Edit: No way we have similar reasons to trucking I chose this because of the van life obsession I had and not being able to afford! What a world

[@YourLocalJohnBoy]

I think your truck should be named Larry, long term Larry! After the inspiration you’ve just given me!

[@brandonhernandez3654]

I’m the youngest otr driver I started when I hit my 21st birthday

[@debbieroyal1728]

If you come back to southern Virginia I will try to give ya a heads about here into N.C.Godspeed.

[@JohnsgreenKenwortht]

Debbie get back to your street corner PUTA!

[@billfryer5911]

Dave's pretty cool. I watch him, too.

[@thrupnybit]

Excellent insights.

[@thegreenarrow8286]

When I hear him say he no longer cares if he’s late to deliver I always wonder what his bosses think when they hear that. I mean if I’m having this guy deliver and hear him say he doesn’t care if he’s late to deliver my stuff I’d be like really.

[@bovellois]

Indeed, but having watched a few of his videos, I think that means he is no longer worried, or mortified, if he's late to deliver. So it's not near as bad as it sounds.

[@darrellchavez5906]

Good day my friend 🙏

[@abdulsughayar4470]

Great advice Alex 👍

[@carsstechnologies3796]

wonderfull alex keep going i like that kind of conversation .....happy to listen to it ... say hi to jonathan

[@JSRRADIO]

hello lol

[@julianbarajas1401]

You definitely learn as you go

[@deluxetransport3208]

Well, they say, if you make it 4 yrs, you're a truck driver. If not, you're still searching out a career. If you get tired of holding the steering wheel, step up to a flatbed. That's wear the real trucking experience comes from.

[@Jasoos_Jasonda]

1:20 and now, we’re binge watching your videos….

[@noApologies72]

Alex my wife is from Ecuador and maybe we too will retire and go to Ecuador once I quit trucking

[@JohnsgreenKenwortht]

Alex when you're full and truck, you're under 40 tons vs. a 4-axel locomotive is around 124 tons (280,000 pounds) and have up to 3,600-gallon fuel tanks and up to 4,000 horsepower. Here's food for thought Alex my rookie has been with me 4 months and has been paid after taxes $25,000 take home!

[@711trucker3]

Hey brother tu eres de ecuador 🇪🇨 siempre miro tus vídeos. Y soy. Nuevo con mi cdl llevo 2 meses en la carretera

[@moshebron2105]

Very very good content. Oh have times changed. Trainer??!! I showed up my first day, was given keys to a truck and told to drive to NYC. The truck was a manual 10 speed , I had never driven a manual before. Definitely better to have real training. Alex you should do a Spanish channel. Let your fellow immigrants know that the American dream is still alive and possible and that they don't have to sell themselves to some slave driver for minimum wage.

[@aedryk]

If you aren't a liar then you should know you have an automatic restriction on your license and cannot legally drive a 10 speed manual and your company knows that. Also, we definitely do NOT need to tell more people to come to this country we are full.

[@bgrand5168]

I got 6 yrs of driving hazmat tanker over the rode and I think I might go do other work, the issue is all the rules can’t even move a muscle without having the police telling u what u can and can’t do and no talking back cuz license is on the line.

[@mrrr407]

Respect!! 💪🏿

[@MrShadower2]

Alex, I have been driving for 7 years and saw your video switching to gp transco. I applied, and I am headed to orientation next week! How do you like them so far? Still living the dream? I also thought about van life before trucking.. I love our similar path.

[@seanburdelik5216]

Trucking is a nightmare , not a dream

[@crazyrmj2580]

@@seanburdelik5216 depends how you take it it could be fun I like it I love it actually

[@seanburdelik5216]

@@crazyrmj2580 if you love it , you probably don't have much experience .

[@leagueofotters2774]

@@seanburdelik5216 I'm thinking about doing it. Why do you say it is a nightmare?

[@seanburdelik5216]

@@leagueofotters2774 because I lived it that's why . Do you think trucking companies can't find enough people to do it cause it's glamorous and it's a good job . Go get yourself a trade in carpentry, electrician , plumber , welder , iron worker , policeman , fireman . Trucking is worst job in America

[@gardenstate235]

I love your videos, keep on

[@bovellois]

That was tense at 3:05.

[@markhemmerle]

03:00 this situation happens way more than others think every situation is different I understand and respect that but a CB to let the other driver know that blew your driver side door off that you needed to get over now would have helped

[@LOPESFTW]

Im 21yrs old and im starting orientation this weekend

[@mustralineabsorbine5082]

Do you ever have to drive flat bed trucks? Do you ever have to drive the big tank trailers?

[@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY]

nope. I just drive these regular trailers. flatbed I don't want to tie everything down and tanker I don't know. I'm happy doing just dry van. that's what my company does

[@dp6301]

Alex after your goal of 7 years is up, have you thought about driving locally and being home every night ? Or do you just plan on quitting trucking for good forsure?

[@terelltorrance]

Great advice

[@cmm170526]

Get your PPL and then go to UND Dept of Aviation. You can travel farther !

[@DD-bn2mx]

truckers used to keep the other trukers aware of the cops, where they were and what they were doing.

[@marcminor7049]

I agree with your buddy, California does suck. It's not a semi truck friendly state,the 55 mph speed limit is out right ridiculous, those truckers didn't forget what the speed limit is, they just don't want to drive 55,I'm the same way, I'll drive 60,no faster than 65.

[@og_raybanz332]

I've had my CDL for 2months now. I tried food service that's not for me. So I'm going to swift

[@georgeesquivel8623]

Need to LOVE DRIVING

[@devilshark8200]

Alex your scammer is Matt Maran. I'm tipping KZbin off about him right now, and just for fun why not get the feds in on the fun too!

[@phillp7777]

What's yur buddy doing flying ? is he commercial pilot got a job flying yet ? or still training to get his Prv pilot lic ? Where does he fly out of ? Is he trying to get to airliner jet job someday?

[@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY]

he's in flight school now. I'm not sure what the steps are

[@Rynnso]

Dave is dope!!

[@ericstowelljr.1340]

I watch riding with Dave

[@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY]

he inspired me to get into trucking

[@frankie7448]

You should go back to school and get your pilot license too that way if trucking ever slows down you can be an airplane pilot

[@SHORTY1974]

Sorry to say but I'd be surprised if you lasted at least a week on the road out here in Australia

[@phillp7777]

What state here r u in ? AZ ? u said u like it but cops tuff.

[@davinc1code]

Im 23 years old , no money to my name , & I’ve been thinking about truck driving for the past few months.any tips / advice on getting started ?

[@solesstruck247]

Just do it

[@freedomunedited6836]

Contact a company that pays for your CDL and training

[@6.7L]

Do it!! Some companies will pay for your CDL like Swift and Forth Worth CDL School. You're gonna have to be in a contract with them for at least 1 Year because of the free schooling, if you leave before the 1 year you may have to pay, but it's worth it if you can't afford it

[@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY]

its like camping but literally 24/7. its lifestyle. first you gotta figure out if you can live in a small space like a semi truck 24/7. workweek is 60-70hrs too. good money. 45k-100k based on experience. figure out if you can live the lifestyle first. then if want to try it out then look to work for Nussbaum, prime or cfi. Nussbaum and prime have been awarded one of the best fleets to drive for so I figure they're doing something right

[@jeremynboster6498]

What is the pay to strat out . Do one on pay and the miles , do u get health insurance???

[@chriswalsh2312]

Are you a truck driver or a KZbinr? Which pays more?

[@lifeisabadjoke5750]

He definitely can quiet driving now and live off KZbin

[@chriswalsh2312]

@@lifeisabadjoke5750 I think his company should get a cut of the money. He's using their truck to make the money! I should drop a dime on him!

[@maverrick2877]

10 hr break, take 1 hr to shower, grab food and then get 8 hrs sleep .

[@joshalex93]

This right here!!! I barely get 6 hours of sleep and I'm tossing and turning those last 4.. So I get to the truck stop, shower, eat, then goof off until those 4 hours are up.. Then I'll go to sleep..

[@ginog5037]

Alex have you thought of Team Driving with your BFF, make more money quicker?

[@brianjones8800]

In your CDL training, did you have to learn to drive a manual transmission. Like a 9 speed or a 13 speed manual? Just curious. Love your videos, bro! Keep up the good work and thank you for delivering all of our s**t! 😃

[@rapture_soon]

most won't now i wanted to learn manual but they said everything is automatic now

[@bobblanchard9041]

He would just complain about having to shift gears.

[@cmetz24681]

Have you checked your wheel alignment?

[@tutie]

Ive got to ask.....why is your driver mirror pointing to the sky? why not use it to watch the road and the bottom part of your trailer and the road lol

[@joshalex93]

Everybody doesn't sit the same in the seat. Everybody isn't going to set their mirrors the same either.. He's sitting dang near all the way in the sky so the mirror compliments that.

[@brianwilliams9543]

You ever going to go local or always be otr?

[@atvbass10]

You look like Gennady Golovkin!

[@sambresh]

Just wondering from a truck driver point of view. Would u want to drive the Tesla semi truck?

[@ericwolfe8119]

You know how much the battery has to weigh to pull 75k pounds for 500 miles? Say goodbye to full loads, cause 60% of your cargo load will be a battery. And gut luck getting it charged every night. You run out of parking space with a diesel, it's a hassle. Run out space at charging station, you are parked for the entire next day.

[@youngsiles17]

GP sucks it’s an over the road company for west coast people. I was like nexxxxxxxt.

[@TheFettMan]

Alex was wondering since you have about 7 years or so in trucking have you thought about putting your money into things like mutual funds? To have it grow as you work?

[@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY]

yup its in etf's. mutual funds have too many fees for me

[@jayy24195]

Really curious how do you deal with merging in crazy traffic while in a semi?

[@Willou445]

Im not a truck driver (yet) but I’ve noticed that most truckers put their flasher on and usually people let them come in. If they don’t they start merging slowly (to make people know they want to merge) and most of the times someone will let them in

[@JanesDough855]

Good advice. Many young people don't want to put in the effort to work and they're really cutting themselves short. I'd like to drive a much smaller truck, like a box truck. That I can handle, not the big monster you drive. Not for me.

[@Brianpeckin]

Where you just in new Mexico loves a few days ago

[@arjenisarrieta2669]

Do you guys have automatic restrictions

[@phillp7777]

great vid.. Alex u yur friend buddy Did u consider Prime ? Why not.. money ? P big reefer company. What's yur company rate ? u get at GPTransco now ? if can say . heard GPTransco is Best comp. good pick goodluck

[@ANCIENTASTRONAUT]

SWEAR TO GOD bro driving in Chicago, Illinois is the worst. some of the most BS type drivers who don't pay attention or speeding for nothing, worst drivers in the country

[@moshebron2105]

Nothing beats NYC

[@vicsl127]

You right I'm a home daily driver in Chicago but that's why I prefer to do regional runs home daily 😂 as soon i get back to Chicago i have to keep an eye everywhere cause they would look for the smallest space to get in

[@JohnsgreenKenwortht]

Hey Alex this is now the 5th name I made a PRO member! If my new business ventures blossom, I may make you an offer you can't refuse. If you know about transloading?