Why I dropped Pacific Pride. Friday Vlog. Trucking and Construction.

With fuel prices up, I couldn’t afford not to know how much I was paying for fuel, I dropped Pacific Pride.
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[@DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver]

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[@manshoon2198]

Knowing what I know now and the route that brought me to where I am at in my life and Career today. Beyond Dirt can become the Next Cad-Man, bring loads of uptime, off time and effected by another political up-evil economy back to 2008. when Small Business took the brunt and years to recover. A Smart Women with your exp.driving local Walmart No touch freight for 110k to start with benefits.

[@billmoran3812]

I was in the exact same situation, owner operator single truck. My suggestion would be either join a fuel co-op where you buy as a group which is what a lot of farms do, or get a 1 or 2 thousand gallon tank for your own and buy in bulk. Fleet pricing should give you a consistent discount percentage off of retail. I’d say you are getting screwed by Pacific pride. I knew one guy who bought a used tank truck and used it as his own fuel tanker.

[@jeffreyprezalar220]

This is not new but remember you must be insured,registered and licensed as a hazardous materials hauler and storer of bulk hazardous materials to go down this pathway and for 1 truck it is not worth it,unfortunately.

[@johnhoffman8203]

When I was OTR and a bad day went south food helped me get through it also. Some rules I learned: never leave a sandwich in front of a A/C vent unless you like meat on Melba Toast, always check your bag before you leave fast food places as it's too late 30 miles down the road, no matter which end of a Hostess Fruit pie you bite into the fruit is on the other end, never eat a chili dog at night with the red interior lights on, never put Ranch on top of your Joe Joes and put the basket on your dash. If you follow these rules comfort food will still give you indigestion.

[@mastercreamer1398]

You must got a really bad bag of dope at some point. I feel sorry for you

[@mohammedali808]

For somebody to tell you that your business is tooooo small to worry them, IS ENOUGH TO FIND ANOTHER SUPPLIER as you did. Money talks and BS walks. Some people fail miserably to recognize how much revenue SMALL BUSINESSES generate. Be polite and walk away with a smile cause you may, out of necessity, have to go back there one day. Don't stop, keep going. This route that you traveled was very scenic with the camera facing forward.

[@stevecrane1125]

I have found that my local hometown station is very competitive on price.I just leave him a check on Mondays when we fuel up for the first time and he closes out the week on Saturdays.Since I pay with a check he saves the 3% the banks charge for CC Fees.

[@movingearth3726]

He don’t pay the fees we pay the fees he sent the cash price and credit price it’s not like it use to be in the old days

[@scubasteve3531]

@@movingearth3726 I get that.I've been doing business with the same station for 35 years and don't have a problem with him making a few extra bucks on my two trucks.

[@spoolinsvt6489]

I know I am late to the party but I am local as well. My dad dropped pac pride years ago and has been using CFN for many years now. Have never had an issue. Last month (09/2022) averaged $4.69 a gallon for the month. Most places are $5.50+

[@greggb1416]

Fuel, fuel, fuel…, got to be the most “volatile” commodity out there. Happy to hear you are going to see your grandma, and that she will get to meet “Remy”…I ain’t got no more grandma’s to visit…, brings tears to my 59years young eyes…, to not be able to see them anymore…

[@greggb1416]

@@harley2die4 yep, for sure…. remember those days…? ahh yes, the good ole days…

[@billyshumate853]

Nice video. It's called price gouging. Take care and have a blessed weekend and I'll see you on your next video.

[@petem6291]

Its absolutely wonderful that you still have your grandmother and enjoy her company .. You are 100% correct you can not run a successful business and not know what you are paying for fuel . It took me some time to learn that you cant run and grow a business on a thin profit margin .

[@lchebuhar9212]

Thanks for taking us along for the ride, and for being open and honest about your challenges as a small business owner. 👍🏼💪

[@charlesb4267]

This reminds me of years back when we were buying bulk fuel ( delivered ) from the only fuel dealer in the local farming area and is a chain company but each outlet is owned privately. However they had no control over the price of fuel as head office would dictate that. The company started playing games by jacking up the price come spring time compared to their other outlets that had competition around them, basically knowing they were screwing the farmers in the area and the farmer would not know the difference unless one called around to compare prices. Ourselves and some other farmers got pissed off at that underhanded crap and bought fuel from another company for many years, that sort of tactic catches up to a company and unfortunately it was the local dealer who had no control who suffered and lost business by the actions of the powers that be above them.

[@jasonbabila6006]

I work for a large company and we use Wright Express, it’s a fleet fueling network that allows us to get fuels from any major and independent truck stops, gas stations, some card locks including Pac Pride, Safeway, Fred Meyers, etc. The only time I get diesel from a Pac Pride is when it’s the only option in the area I’m in especially on the east side of the cascades, when I used to work up north between Everett, Blaine and Sumas, I would normally get diesel from the truck stops in Arlington and Ferndale and sometimes at the Pac Pride in Bellingham at the waterfront.

[@russellbowman8051]

Truck Sounds Awesome!! I definitely understand why you would drop them with the blindsided inconsistencies!! Gotta Run A Tight Ship These Days! Keep Smiling On!! 😀👍👊

[@56Spookdog]

I was a small business owner and tried to quote as you do but found to often I got burned, I eventually just quoted at a higher rate (especially on long term contracts) and it helped with the roller coaster price fluctuations. I always tried to go the extra mile for costumers and gave discounts when I could sometimes even when I shouldn’t have.

[@ronniedavis3273]

Have a great visit with your grandmother!

[@jameswyatt2739]

Your kids are lucky to have a great grandparent. So cool.

[@jameswyatt2739]

I have to laugh. I didn’t know dump trucks could do warp speed. I’ve this in some of you other videos. It is funny to watch. Keep the videos coming, thank you

[@allanwilson4495]

I feel your pain with fuel prices My family owns a small heating oil and propane business, some days they raise the price two to three times, it's rediculous how fast it increases and takes so long to come down. God bless you and your family keep up the fight you are doing fine.

[@DirtBrute]

Same problem here with our fuel . It’s changing every day . Woke up yesterday and drove by the pump was $1.30 more the the day before. Most of my jobs were bid projects months with contracts signed months ago

[@18_wheeler97]

I sometimes use mud flap. It'll tell you exactly what you'll be paying at the pump. You can also attach any card to the app. Hope these fuel prices start to ease up.

[@9983sp]

I love the comment about knowing you're getting screwed.

[@jaysartori9032]

What a beautiful street sweeper 7:04....7:22 I just fall over backward for them!!

[@laandrearacingsonic2399]

Nice Videos

[@kevparfitt3674]

Good for you telling the fuel company to stick it. Needs everybody to stand together against them. Great video as usual.

[@garykocker5785]

So twiizzlers is my go to! I Can't wait until I fly over for my Alaskin cruise! It has been rescheduled twice now! I will wave when ever it happens then let you know after words! The difference between the west and midwest is is so cool!

[@mikel9567]

When I was an EMT for AMR in Seattle, we used a fuel service called WEX. It was nice because it gave us access to any pump, including Pacific Pride. So not being tied down to a particular company meant we could get fuel anywhere which was useful on long distance transports. No matter where you fueled up, you paid less than the posted price. Definitely worth looking into.

[@marcjoly3622]

Well dear, i have the same sweater you are wearing now, my name is Marc from Canada, so let me tell you that your sweater made it to Canada, I enjoy your videos and please keep the good work, especially being a teacher of the trade..Love you and keep on the good work...

[@clydeacor1911]

I had a Pacific Pride card for all my trucks for several years through my bulk fuel and oil supplier, I didn't care for it because it limited on where I could fuel. My supplier got rid of it and now we use WEX cards and I can literally fuel at pretty much any station and I can even buy groceries with it if I want and I haven't tried it but it's supposed to work world wide. We're paying anywhere from $4.99 to $5.09 at the pump in southeast Idaho, I generally try to fuel at a Maverick because it's cheaper and I get a discount and points.

[@ajosephbaumhauer4071]

I congratulations on the trip to Grandmothers with the kids. It’s something to cherish. I never got to meet any of my grandparents. You were right to get rid of Pacific Pride. I am a retired small business owner and I too was taken advantage of because of my size but there are businesses that appreciate Loyal customers find them and work with them. Remember the Best Revenge is Success. Keep going forward you will have your day.

[@heavyequipmentdude6615]

As a small excavation company I find it easier to pay at the pump or purchase material and pay at the time of pickup for the simple fact that I dont have any surprises on a bill or have to sit down and take the time send out bills I prefer to just pay as i go keeps it simple and I always know what money is where

[@John-xg2vj]

Ok Niqi, you get a pass on Lays Bar-b-que chips, no one can resist them, but Gummie Worms??? OMG! :)

[@mellsterr6192]

I had account number 2 when PP was a concept. Kept the account until I was renumbered. I dropped PP due to the charges for fuel. .35-65 cents over pump price. Now I use a Fleet Credit Card to use at any station. Discounts kicked in at the 500 gallon mark.

[@stevenphare5455]

On the fuel issue, Well said! I'm glad you put it out there.

[@meathead0813]

I am leased to a small carrier “5 drivers” and we use NASTC. Looking in your area… seems it would only be good at Ernie’s Fuel stops in your areas and a TA off I-90. But… with the card app, I can see what the price is and I get a heads up if the price will go up or down after midnight. With that card, you pay cost plus… meaning they have a set earning per gallon they are making, your cost changes with theirs from day to day. It is often about a dollar savings per gallon. Sometimes less, sometimes more. Perhaps some others can chime in that run in your area and have a NASTC card. Today, it is showing a cost .15 cent less than cash price… which the card cost is 5.40 a gallon for today and tomorrow and state tax on that gallon is 4.91. This price is up .07 from yesterday.

[@johnboyd2099]

I understand the frustration with diesel prices and I thank all truck drivers deal with that in diesel companies

[@RobertMihalache]

Amazing video. Well done 👍👌

[@landstar3657]

Lately I can’t stop watching your videos everyday lol

[@dalemichael9968]

Haha, over the river and through the woods to grandmothers house we go! Have a great time! What PacPride was doing to you is what we call buying a "pig in a poke" Not knowing at the time of purchase what you're paying for a major product is absurd!

[@DPats1228]

I live in the Columbia gorge working for a sand and gravel company hauling rock with a 06 Peterbilt transfer dump. I love it. Don’t know if I want to own my own truck though ..

[@robertmailhos8159]

Price gouging that is a big no no you had to do what you had to do in a non related area I had to drop a grass customer for non payment for services be safe out there young lady🌹

[@fordmuscleluis9710]

Nice Friday vlog I love that T-shirt that you have

[@DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver]

Thanks

[@mingopetro]

If you ever have the opportunity to purchase your own bulk tank (10,000 gal or so) so you can take transport loads do it. I realize that may be a huge financial hurdle that you are not able to achieve at this time or maybe your current home will not allow for that but NEVER rule it out. Yes it takes a healthy checkbook to fill it but if you watch the market it can pay dividends. And you always know what is going in your tanks. I have a 20,000 gal frac tank that I gave $9,000 for 3 years ago and with the price of fuel during covid has more than paid for itself already. Just my .02 take it or leave it. Good luck!

[@dankerns171]

Your an awesome human. Keep trucking and ur business will work itself out. Ur post make me want to jump behind the wheel again but retirement is to dam good 👍

[@joshgay2385]

Once upon a time used CFN... and yeah card issued locally, they had 2 stations, prices there were at posted rate, network stuff was as it gets billed.... been over 10 years since I used it now.

[@keithwright8829]

Beautiful. Love watching your videos. Very professional and well done.

[@Warrenoutruckin]

I went independent last September and was using EFS at first the first time I was waiting on my factoring co to get my money into my account EFS cut me off without warning and put me a “probation “ so I told to close my account and shove it up their ass lol. Since then I use my bank card along with Mudflap and now get much better discounts. Love ur channel just wish videos were a tad longer

[@andreskanes1348]

I own a small business too (residential renovations in my case) and I totally get paying a bit more to at least know what your paying at the counter. Saving a few buck is great but if it costs you hours of headaches is it really worth it? Who knows, maybe the owner of that local truck stop would be willing to give you a break if they know you're going to buy every tank of fuel from them. I'm up in Canada and right now I'm paying $2.29/L for diesel for my truck, works out to ~$8.65/Gal. It's more expensive than gas! Man it hurts when I was paying less than half that much 6 months ago

[@leongroves5840]

Hello, I hope all is well with you and your family.. I just want to say. I really enjoy your videos. You are a very hard working young woman, and you are also very attractive. You are the kind of woman all men need. Have a great rest of the year and please stay safe dear..

[@matthewgalligan8112]

Prayers an hope your day goes better an God bless

[@cartermobley1571]

Without a doubt, Haribo makes THE best Gummies! Awesome "road snack". 😉

[@toddfarris4867]

Been with you since day one. Your channel is growing and will continue to explode. Congrats on 50t. So happy for you and well deserved.

[@DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver]

Thank you

[@joshuasmith4547]

That’s a great attitude towards your grandma! I’m sure she’s very excited about seeing you too

[@charlesdowdie121]

Happy Mothers Day Dauminique, in case you are busy next weekend. love your videos and cant wait til the next one

[@charlesdowdie121]

I would love to get a couple of shirts and maybe a hat or something else from you. But unfortunately I can't afford them. I am on a limited income and love shirts from other people from KZbin.

[@jeffferanec4526]

Thanks for the keeping it real video today Ms.Daum, always a pleasure to ride along & now I'm craving some chips. :-)

[@jeffreykbevins7116]

I understand why that your aggravated about the up and down fuel prices with Pacific Pride, I would be also . Back years ago, my dad found out that it was easier, for him to get his own big fuel tank, him and his brother had a truck each and then sometimes they had a truck that two of their cousins, that were brothers took time about driving. The fuel tank had a regular fuel pump, like at a fuel station and it rung up the gallons and price per sale so that he could keep track of the fuel that he used and sometimes he even sold fuel to some of our neighbors or family once in awhile, but mostly it was mainly for his own truck . But that was years ago when things were simpler and not all the red tape that there is with everything today . But you have to be able to keep track of your fuel cost, to be profitable and competitive . I'm glad that you are getting to take your kids and your going to see your grandmother . This was another great video and I will see you later, so be careful and stay safe and keep on trucking down the highway . As always, Jeffrey from Lawrence County, Kentucky !!! 🤗👍💫

[@christophergaudreau9265]

I'm JUDGING that those BBQ Chips & Gummy Worms were a GREAT 👍 Choice 😋 . . . . Try the The new "Harbo" gummy fruit slices. . . . Fruity Candy & real fruit . . .same thing too ME 🤣

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great video Dauminique

[@rackman5111]

Right on DD. Your doing good girl and I don't blame you for watching money flow I know what you mean about the small fleet. I'm up here in Northern Ontario Canada and I just went to fill up my 2019 f250 supper duty fuel light came on just before the gas station I paid for 200$ at the pump I thought it would be eagnuf but not I was just under full . The price of fuel is crazy 🤪 have fun with you'd grandma and happy mother's day 👍🍻

[@emellina1]

Good for you - you need to know fuel prices ahead of time Their loss!!

[@gregstone1306]

Oh the things we learn when we wear all the hats. You are getting a tougher hide every day. Good on ya.

[@garywperreault467]

If you drive independently, prepair to get screwed. Pricing for independent truck drivers is messed up.

[@rdyardie]

You reminded me years ago when I was delivering newspapers. I did collections every two weeks. My favourite was Cuban Lunch chocolate bars. I bought one about half-way through my collections. I still remember those Cuban Lunch bars. They were taken off the market for a number of years. . . . so enjoy those bags of chips or bags of "gummies". 😊

[@j.r.jonsson3624]

Cuban Lunch bars are back! Available at many stores in my area.

[@michaelmullins1290]

Hidden costs are being found more often these days. People having to watch what they spend closer. I'd ask a small store to give you 10 cents off to use only their store. Never know what deal you can make.

[@timw6928]

I live in a smallish country town in Australia and I'm paying $2.00 a litre (20.00 gives me 9 litres of diesel) It's insane just a hint of unrest in countries that supply oil and the price goes up overnight our government is profiting as are the suppliers but the small business owner can't afford to go to work.

[@rons113nj]

Check with local fleet fuel companies. Sometimes they will let you fuel right at their yard and save delivery fee. Getting a tank at your shop may be best for you though. Good luck

[@Webber-yt7nw]

I’ve only been watching for maybe a month now but I love how much Info you give us on what it’s like to start your own company I drive a pup truck hauling asphalt and rock and sand for a decent sized asphalt company and a semi for them in the winter.It’s there truck there fuel and there product but recently I’ve wanted to branch out and get into my own dump truck set up and do custom hauling and lease a truck to them.

[@robertmatthews2776]

Thanks. GOD BLESS...

[@robertryancurry342]

make your best judgment for you and family and your company. and give you my big heart for doing what you love to do

[@danielmutchler4284]

Donnas, dang you were only a few miles south of me. Stay safe on the roadways, I run from Canada down to Eugene Or on the regular. The company I work for uses Pac Pride/CFN cards, and when I hit up Pilot it only knocks off about 10 cents from the posted price.

[@chotuusian4127]

Good work and looking lovely

[@1drumminboy]

Good morning to ya, thank you for sharing your day and thoughts. In Canada our gov't is shafting us huge. I actually went to sumas to buy gas. It's cheaper even with exchange for premium gas. Be safe out there

[@darrelfuhrman8217]

There can never be a last gummy worm, until the sack is gone!!!

[@stuartrinker]

Fuel surcharges are tricky. We used to base our fuel surcharge on the California average. Currently the company we used to work for is charging 54.5%. Steep? Yes. But fuel prices are out of control. Yours doesn’t need to be that high. As long as your fuel is getting paid for plus a little extra to compensate for your time. There’s a lot more to it and hard to explain in text.

[@briansullivan1621]

Maybe you can form a buyers group & get an on site fuel truck to fill up your truck & put a big fuel tank in your yard . Im in NYC area & that is what the company i work for does to fill their trucks

[@jeffConrad-z6y]

Daminque. The dump track. Drive. Sunny. ☀️ warm. The dump track 😊😊❤❤. Jc

[@alexkraus8531]

U got this and there are some days that are bad and some that are good so keep ur head up high and it will all work out and I’m sorry that ur having a problem with fuel cost😀

[@nathanmacdonald6696]

I live in Portland Oregon and most excavating companies have a set rate in this area. Six axle trailers make around 150.00 an hour so on

[@brewster3987]

First, I could never judge anyone for BBQ chips - I'd be judging myself! 😆 Second, any large company which has that business model is destined to be a small or non-existent company... it may be a while but it will catch up to them. Thank you for modeling integrity - we need more small business owners like you. Enjoy your weekend with family.

[@luckyharrison8897]

Absolutely love watching Your work ethic and I finally hit that subscribe button

[@daveherrick3058]

Pacific Pride been that way for years.I quit them 8 or 9 years ago for the very same reasons.You never knew what the price was

[@conawayjb]

You should get a 1000 gallon or so tank at your house and have it filled from a local fuel supplier if you can swing the upfront cost you can usually negociate a decent price and just fill up at your garage every morning

[@DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver]

I’d have to look into permitting. I’m going to guess WA wouldn’t allow it at a residence.

[@conawayjb]

@@DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver Ahh Yes I forgot where you were, We are much more rural so no issues here

[@stephenanderson3527]

Good Afternoon from Missouri

[@fitch8363]

Enjoyed the video. Your reasoning makes perfect sense to me. Good on you for paying attention to your costs and keeping them under control.

[@mikek3951]

IM SUPER LUCKY. A station I went to as a kid is local. I go there fuel up. Write a tag and give it to him inside. At the end of the month he calls or sends a bill. Never screwed me!

[@stevenwescott1422]

Diesel went up 50 cents in 3 days in Maine. Just paid 6 bucks a gallon. In northern Maine I saw it going for 6.70 per gallon. I usually look at the positive side of things but it’s very hard to do that lately.

[@37903eral]

Fuel is definitely a hot topic, fuel went up 40 cent per gallon on Wednesday. While Gass stayed the same. As a owner operators my self we are always working a week behind on pricing and fuel surcharge. You just have to price forward on your rates.

[@RaginGaming14]

Pac pride pumps through Vancouver were terrible. Didn’t work half the time and when they did they were mostly slow and/or leaking. CFN was go to

[@BigTader]

Awesome video fuel prices are ridiculous.

[@dennissmith460]

I've found the big truck stops are crooks when it come to fuel prices. We had a loves move into town and since then the prices around here are consistently 20 to 30 cents higher then they would have been before. I was paying @ $2 a gallon a year and a half ago, and now it's @ $5. Let's go brandon.

[@lawrencejohnston4111]

I see the gummies you are eating. , I like them. Too ! Love your videos.

[@RC-Heli835]

Oh so you just jack knife the trailer around and dump without unhooking? Cool! Looks neat out there.

[@littleopie8761]

It's what my dad would call, Mega company NO Mega service

[@erinconnelly7339]

When I was in business I would fuel up the morning of the job that way I knew what to charge.

[@SuperBigblue19]

Your right Pacific Pride doesn't care about a one truck operation. My company used to use CFN but switched to Pac Pride because they were cheaper. Been using them 3yrs & have saved a ton of money but we are talking 20 trucks not 1.

[@tomfillmore9710]

great video fuel prices are crazy here in New Brunswick Canada 237.6 a litre x 4.55 equals 10.81 cents per gallon that nuts take care and have a wonderful weekend with family

[@jpmeyer4159]

A little farther north and you would have been in my neck of the woods! Love the Great Pacific Northwet!

[@paulprescott7913]

Current pump price for diesel here in the UK is £7.85. Hope your enjoyed your family time at the weekend.

[@marcjoly3622]

That sweater is so very nice on you/..

[@billyross4773]

What about putting a 1000 gallon bulk fuel tank at the shop. You can somewhat control the costs by buying it when you see a price dip and you know exactly what you're cost is for however long that 1000 gallons lasts and can charge the customer accordingly for

[@donaldclark4350]

drive truck and you’re a really good truck driver you don’t rip the truck around and you know what I’m talking about how some people do

[@joshmiller8663]

I'm in Western Pennsylvania and the county I'm in had 4 pacific prides and they've closed 3 of the 4.