Do truck stops have wi-fi? and if they do what kind of things are you allowed to bring with you, like cats, dogs, computers etc. And when you get to the receiver whats the typical procedure. Do you get out open doors then notify someone? and what do they do to notify you that they are finished?
Nice videos. You appear to be an experienced driver since there are a few fellows I know that lose their mind in the reefer industry.
I was a flat bedder for 2 years until I started my biz, and I learned right away that there is always something to deal with. So, deal with it like a pro, or get out of the truck. Good stuff.
I haven't been on the road since '93 after spending five years out, but watching your videos has got me thinking about it again. I'm sure its a completely different animal out there now.
Very nice, a very interesting video, i'm from europe but i hope one day i can go in U.S.A. to be a truck driver because i love this job, is the best job in the world(my opinion) and this video all 3 parts , it shows to us the life of an american trucker and i say that one day i would love to have a live like this guy!!
Wow! You are a natural born trucker, man! Or, at least you make it look like it. I watched all three vids and I loved them. I would appreciate more. Thank you for your diligence and patience. I bet you are really a great guy to know in regular life. If you are an example of what truckers are like, I want to be one too! Ahh, keep on truckin man!
Thanks so much for doing this video. I appreciate it very much, especially since I am starting my CDL training Feb. 6th and I like seeing the possibilities of what happens on a haul besides the obvious. Thanks again for the insight and above all, thanks for all the work and countless hours you've put in for our country!
truckdriving isnt easy b ready for the unxpected espeacialy from that dispatcher there full of tricks and great at misinforming you about the destination and contents of a load and even better about the pay
Very intesting, Im looking for videos of "a truckers life" so I can get a idea of what it is like to be a trucker because I might become one. This video helped very much.
Very interesting. No sense in editing out the negative stuff and keeping just the good stuff. That wouldn't be a realistic exposure. I'm looking at similar series of "day in the life" stuff to get an idea of what it might be to be a trucker. This is one of the better and helped very much.
Great Video..Gotta say with all that happened on that trip seems like you kept a positive (professional) additude about the whole trip. As far as sitting so long at the shipper Thats rediculous!! I was a shipper for 13 yrs and i never never would let any truck sit that long! Most likely the shipper is a union worker or just don't give a shit about thier job! Keep the video's coming..how about adding some of the crazy things (peolple doing stupid stuff) seen on road. Drive safe!!
Thanks for sharing the video. Great views of how things can change once your ready to head out. I drive up in canada i can relate to some things. Usually not to bad. It happens i love trucking its great. Keep the films rolling awsome job.
where have you been driver i haven't seen any new videos posted in a while. I did see where your video recorder had broke and you was trying to replace it. anyhow just enjoy your vids and looking forward to seeing some new ones. Be safe out there.
Oh boy, I-15 southbound. Stay in the express lanes through Vegas. And if I see you creeping on my tail 1/2 mph i will slow down 1 mph so you can pass. Please do the same for me. And dont cut me off to let merging cars onto the highway, stay in your lane, merging traffic must yeild to you. Thanks for the boring video. Im waiting for an empty trailer so I can get loaded.
Awsome videos, I actualy though they were short at least with the sighs. Good to see what's in a regular week work and the problems that you have to face in the day to day, at lease when you are not driving. I say you can make the videos larger so people can see the trafic, the small car cutting you off, the spaces where you have to park, maybe the facilities at the truck stops, some have restaurants others don't, etc....
i think truck driving is the best job ever...im just a firefighter lol and im plannin on driving for swift and next week im scheduled to go with a trainer and be on the road for 3 months straight lol and im quiting my firefighting job thye day b4 i go which is next weeks wednesday so i quit firefighting tuesday....im excited lol
Some people say that it takes a natural talent to be able to pull into a spot with two trucks between you, is this true? I feel confident enough to do everything else, except that. It really looks intimidating and impossible
Just wondering, does it take something short of a natural talent to be able to back a trailer into a small spot or does everyone suck the first few times?
im looking into becoming a trucker, my grandfather was one and the stories he had made me want to become one but im afraid that ill be able to do all the other stuff but when it comes to this, it looks so intimidating to me and I feel that I might fail.
I really enjoyed these videos and I have a lot of questions about trucking. Because I'm wanting to be a trucker and live the road warrior life. What is it like to be on the road? What is it like being a trucker? What company is the best one? and If I was a tucker, what type of truck should I drive?
Thanks for the work to make the video... We get it! Thanks for the patience to keep from running over assholes like me as you travel... I gotta believe I have had it coming many, many times before. My only bitch is that you guys don't have a solid union to deal with all the ... well... deal. Thanx, bro, to all of ya'!!!
your a real trucker man. not everyone really knows how it is. i can relate. i got my class A, bout to go train for CR England. im looking forward to it. i hope to make my own vids like yours when i get going. mite have to get with u and u show me the editing. keep the vids comin man. from one trucker to another... 10:4, over and out.
too negative??? compared to myself you have the patience of Job.your attitude is really good,i used to drive otr i know how frustating your ocupation is
Mad props for being able to endure all those frustrating moments that lasted hours on hours. I'm looking into getting into a little bit of driving myself. My cousin is restarting his transport business and i'm looking to get into it. I'm really interested in the traveling aspect of it more so than the actual driving. Being that you've been doing it for a while, is it worth it just for the traveling aspect or would i have to truly fall in love with the job to enjoy it? Not that i hate driving.
Thinking about trucking myself. You are a funny dude and thanks for taking the time to make these vids. I was hoping you might show a little more about the truck? Like what its like on the inside and stuff. Im nervous and excited too. Thanks again dude. Peace.
it was good, I know what your going thur so take time to do video's and drive, file shipping papers.....I did this from 1992 to 1998...now returning to college get refreshed on the DOT rules and return to the road...I stop driving in 1998 due to my fathers death.....know alot has changed so...God Bless be safe&alert out there...
Very Awesome videos. I always wanted to be a trucker when I was young but my depth perception is shot so I figured backing up would be a no-go. Thanks for the entertainment and insight into wha you guys go through.
Great video. Do you ever run in Canada, if so you should make a video with border crossing to show what you have to do. I have been a driver for 20 years in Canada and do mostly Canada runs. I am thinking of going Can./U.S. You take it easy and stay safe. I look forward to more of your videos.
Excellent video's sir. I personally am working on entering the trucker career, i've been talking and thinking about it for about 5-6 years now. I've been watching vids on youtube and am enrolled in eGears...lol just now learning the basics. I am super curious as to how life on the road can be so the more video the better. Thanks for posting a great series
wowo it must be so cool to drive on payment, i do the ice roads in northern canada and often wonder how easy it would be to drive on dry roads, good vids bud
Awesome videos, Trying to get my CDL, not sure if i wan't to do OTR what are the paychecks like? your average paycheck amount? if not OTR what else is pretty good to make decent money, Also i subbed your channel keep the vids coming
Loved the video, wish I could have seen more of the trip though but still I enjoyed it. I wonder at my age what's the best route to take to get a cdL and be a owner opperator? In my twenties I wrked 4 a Co. that when drivers weren't available they would let me take or pick up a load frm their other site which was about 2 miles away, the hardest part was backing that sucker to the docks, but i would eventually do it after a few tries. I shouldv'e gotten my CDL then but i was a knuckle head...
Nice video. I just watched the three episode one. You have a lot of patience, I don't think I would have been able to deal with the way you are treated. I am a musician and a teacher and I have no intention of ever driving a truck, but somehow, I am intrigued by the truckers life on the road. Thanks, and stay safe out there.
@MrSstevie1 Yeah I miss the videos from TTT. He's fun to watch! I'll definitely take you up on your advice. More videos coming next month. Thanks for watching!
@jaybee123100 Honestly, it can be a challenge at times. But driver fatigue has become a huge deal in this industry. My hours are regulated by electronic on board computers. The days of running until your eyeballs fall out are over. After a maximum 14hr day, I get a minimum of 10hrs off. Of course, that's in a perfect world and many times I'm up much longer than I'd like. But you are the captain of the ship. If you're too tired to drive, pull it over and park. Nobody can force you to drive.
@moveorgetranover Good deal thanks for the feedback! I thought the videos were too long, so I'm glad to hear you liked the length. More videos to come. Thanks for watching!
don't you love when you get all ready on a load then good ol dispatch pulls it from u and gives you a head ache cuz some other driver did more bitching more then likely lol but good vids man keep on trucking
@usmc031786 Haha, yeah. Luckily my dispatcher is pretty cool. I do him a favor and he usually pays me back for it. This was a unique situation and definitely not the norm. Thanks for the comments and more videos to come!
@RepoDennis13 I have both my CDL and my pilots license. While I love to fly, too, there's just something about cruisin' down the open highway, windows down, radio blasting. If you love driving this is definitely a job to look into!
@R3604 I sorta got that impression too. I didn't realize it until I started editing the video. But at the same time, I don't want to censor myself. I like to give a realistic approach to what I go through out here. That trip just so happened to be extra challenging. But I'll head your advice. Thanks for the feedback!!
Hey WigWag (Why name after wool socks?lol) Love your vid's, saw the first 3 episodes...Any tips while your filming would be awesome (how to save food money, driving tips, location of your shots.. ) From a future OTR driver, getting ready to start school 2/28/11, will watch for more from yah, thanks for your time and sharing.
@Reuben18888 Well you're probably getting ready to test out for your CDL about now. I hope everything is going ok for you! Thanks for the feedback. And during your CDL classes, have you figured out what a "WigWag" is yet? ;-) I like your pointer to give advice for future truckers. I'll try to throw some videos together like that. Best of luck brother, see you out on the highway!
@WigWagProductions Hey Wig Wag!!! Getting ready to start week 4 of 4 of school, getting excited to get hired and get cleared to roll on my own, but first the baby steps. For al those considering a career as a Pro Truck Driver, don't be fooled by Wig Wags easy going style...there is lots of training and skill and basic common sense that goes on behind those dark glasses...I will keep taking those steps ... thanks again for the BIG Picture.... and yes I now know what a wig wag is...lolol
hey man this series was great,i hope to see more. Thanks for helping our nation keep rolling,tons of respect to you brother. Im waiting to turn 18 here in july to get my CDL liscence, well by going to school. But really great videos and driving, I loved them. Be safe out there trucker, and maybe one day we can meet up sometime. God Bless!!
@FutureTrucker17 Thanks a ton bud! My advice? Don't get your CDL yet. I know that's now what you want to hear. But you can't cross state lines until you're 21. Getting a local gig at 18 would be very tough. Go to school and get a degree in something like Business. That way, if anything should ever happen where you can't drive anymore, you've got a career to fall back on. But whatever you decide to do, best of luck!
Yeah no prob,i was talking to someone about getting a driving job.That worked with the company I want to work for once I turn 18.ill be getting my CDL in North Carolina,so I will see how it goes.Thanks for the advice.Stay Safe.
Trucker Mike, Your the Fn man. I feel like I know you just by watching these vids haha...I smell a tv series brewing. Anyway thanks for giving me a realistic look into the biz, I am 23 and about to get into it myself. Keep on truckin homie
I got out of trucking about 6 years ago. It gets in your blood....at least it has mine. I'm working on getting back into it within a couple of months. I miss it.
Great videos thanks for posting ! I've been out of it for over 10 years now and miss it bad.I don't miss the snow and ice part but I do miss the scenery and yapping on the radio.Had a lot of good times on the road and a lot of bad,but crap happens.
@vangard213 Yup, you gotta take the good with the bad. Trucking is a much different place than when you were out here. I'm not sure you'd like what the industry has become. But it's still a lifestyle like no other!
@WigWagProductions I know what your saying,I get Overdrive magazine still and the idling laws are such crap and never had them when I was on the road.Yeah a lot of changes law wise that I wouldn't be obeying and no doubt get a bucket load of fines.Like I say I miss it but I'm also glad it's over.
nice videos. is it a good idea to by a transport gps or do alot of the trucks come with one? just wondering if its a good idea to invest in one. thanks.
@timhortons101 I use a GPS as an additional tool. Nothing can replace an ol' fashion Atlas and calling the customer for specific directions. But as long as you don't rely on the GPS, I think it's a great additional tool to have in the truck. Good luck!
nice video I think you handled everything in a professional manner. I have been driving for almost 20 years and get very frustrated at times too and even think about walking away from driving but i never do lol. I like the freedom of the road but must confess I have never been a otr driver i run local in MD,PA,WV,VA,DC,NJ,NY,and some OH.I have some interest in being a otr driver but being a single parent limits my options for now. anyway great video looking forward to watching more.
@hollywd269 Wow mad props for running out east all the time. I prefer staying out in the middle of nowhere! HAHA! Although I do run the east coast quite a bit. This trip was a brutal one. Glad you think I handled everything well as I felt I was complaining a lot in this series. More videos coming soon so stay posted. Be safe out there, driver!
I just found these videos. Do you have one to where it was a good experience, and you made really good money, or seen something amazing that you haven't already? Stay safe!
Hi, first time watching videos and they are great. I appreciate your laid back way of trucking and not getting upset where most people would have. My wife and I will be going to school within the next couple of months and driving as a team. Do you have any advice for us??? We where thinking of going with US Express because they are hiring in our area of Florida and they take recent grads. Anyways, any feedback would be great. Keep on trucking brother!!!
I am fixing to go to CDL school. This was a great insite for me. I would have liked to have seen the inside of your truck and the outside as well. Great video. Hope to meet you on the road one day.
Good video bro, former trucker of 5yrs here, took a year off to spend with the family, but unfortunatly where i live jobs stink and i'm getting ready to get back in a rig. Just got done browsing trucking videos to get the blood flowing again. Kepp up the good work, your videos are very good..
How many states you've been to? See my profile, I feel damn proud of my humble achievement !
Ever been to Toronto?, if you ever get a load across the border, Peace Bridge or Ambassador Bridge, feel free to gimme a shout, drive safely out there, Chris.
Hi Mike I am a Aussie I enjoyed your series I like to know more about the trucks your company uses.I throughly enjoyed the scenery on your trip and it appears the roads are in good condition.best of luck .harleyt
Interesting videos, the waiting around unpaid (particularly at meat plants)is what drove me away from driving in North America, but who knows, I may come back as I loved the actual driving and traveling, and miss it immensely.
how about some random vids of CITY DRIVING. Im not a trucker but thinking about becoming one and city driving seems to be the only real drawback to being a trucker.
Nice video. Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences. Couple of questions...who pays for the scale? Who pays for the truck wash? Just trying to get an idea of your out of pocket expenses as a trucker. Thanks.
@29Hammers Initially, I pay the scale charge which is usually $9. However, I scan the receipt into my company and they reimburse me. We have corporate accounts set up for most truck washes, but again, if I have to pay out of pocket, I'm reimbursed. By far your largest expense on the road will be food expenses. As a company driver, just about anything you spend out of pocket to perform your job or maintain the truck is reimbursed.
@chargerbuff Trucking is always full of unexpected changes. Just part of the job. The best thing to do is simply roll with it. Getting upset about unexpected happenings only adds stress to an already stressful lifestyle. This run was particularly eventful. Most don't go this way. But it made for good filming at least! Thanks for watching!
i really enjoy all trucking videos but my favorite by far is these videos of the actuall journies, please keep up these kinds, i hope to do the same soon!
@newtrucker77 Thanks! I do have more on the way. I'm currently filming my next series of videos right now and I'm hoping to have them up in 2 - 3 weeks.
@WigWagProductions thanks for posting this ive been off the road for over a year getting back into it again soon what can i say its in my blood enjoyed the ride along you show the reality of it sometimes things go smooth sometimes a trip seems like its never going to end but its a life i miss
great video. i am a truck driver in holland, but things go way different here.i even get home every night. keep on filming the views and surroundings while driving, i love the landscapes and nature in the usa, there is a lot to see. i have one question. if you have to wait at, let's say a shipper, don't you get payed for that? over here i get payed by the hour. so waiting times are included. how does i go over there?
@williamsiben Hey thanks for watching! There are many different kinds of trucking jobs here in the states. Some are like yours...home daily and paid by the hour. Others, like mine, are long haul where we are gone weeks at a time and are paid for every mile we drive. Unfortunately, not all shippers / recievers pay if they holdl us for an extended period of time. Some do, some don't. Just depends on our contract with them.
great video. i am a truck driver in holland, but things go way different here.i even get home every night. keep on filming the views and surroundings while driving, i love the landscapes and nature in the usa, there is a lot to see. i have one question. if you have to wait at, let's say a shipper, don't you get payed for that? over here i get payed by the hour. so waiting times are included. how does i go over there?
@ccavalier10 I've been getting a lot of requests for a truck tour. Gotta clean up the "house" a bit, then I'll post one up in the next couple weeks. Thanks for watching!
this is why i never did refers. all the horror stories i heard about this, not worth the trouble. i use to deal with dry box vans only. did pretty good on it.
@LuxuriousLuxembourg Yeah I hear ya. Reefer has its advantages, but sometimes the wait at shippers / receivers can get pretty rediculous. I stick with reefer because in this bipolar economy, no matter what, people always have to eat. So freight has stayed very constant for us reefer pullers. I'm also very loyal to the company I'm, otherwise I might be more tempted to switch over. Thanks for watching!!
@WigWagProductions Yeah I hear you on that one. I use to have a company up in Canada was great running chicago to toronto paid very well if you own it all. but in this economy i did recycled paper waste. there will always be trash. :) i didnt want to touch automotive at all one bit with all the strikes every year. i hear u on the economy part. food and trash will always be there. :)
Hey Mike really enjoyed your videos! They are very Informative. I am interested in getting into Truck driving, but I wanted to know what are two sides of the story about this business? I hear people say that you can make $750-$1,000 per week but they never tell you in how much time. (Ex: Is it working 14 hrs a day, 6 days of the week?). Can you explain a little? Thanks!
Hey Mike really enjoyed your videos! They are very Informative. I am interested in getting into Truck driving, but I wanted to know what are two sides of the story about this business? I hear people say that you can make $750-$1,000 per week but they never tell you in how much time. (Ex: Is it working 14 hrs a day, 6 days of the week?). Can you explain a little? Thanks!
@vichole This is extremely tough work. I work 7 days per week and am away from home for about a month at a time, then take 4 days off at home before heading back out. Generally I work about 70hr work weeks...day and/or night. Do NOT do this for the money. This is a lifestyle with a paycheck, and I can only recommend this lifestyle to a single person with no kids. Your first year expect about 30k. Second year about 40k, then minor increases from there. Thanks for watching!
Im someone who is aspiring to become a truck driver. You're videos were excellent and thanks for doing them. I look forward to seeing more in the future. Perhaps you can show a pan of the living environment of the inside of the truck, if you wouldnt mind. Thanks
@scott7975 I plan on doing a truck tour shortly, and I have some more videos like this coming in the next few weeks. Stay tuned! Glad you enjoy the vids!
Thanks man I enjoyed the videos
andrew522009 2 days ago
Great vids. Mike,keep them coming.From an Irish trucker. !!
thepikeman98 1 week ago
Do truck stops have wi-fi? and if they do what kind of things are you allowed to bring with you, like cats, dogs, computers etc. And when you get to the receiver whats the typical procedure. Do you get out open doors then notify someone? and what do they do to notify you that they are finished?
crzzymnn911 1 week ago
One of the best 30 minutes on Youtube
Matthew3777 2 weeks ago
Keep up the videos!!
mrsenns 4 weeks ago
i drive for knight and i love it, you seem like u also enjoy it well deff keep up the vids, stay safe
22cstiles 1 month ago
Nice videos. You appear to be an experienced driver since there are a few fellows I know that lose their mind in the reefer industry.
I was a flat bedder for 2 years until I started my biz, and I learned right away that there is always something to deal with. So, deal with it like a pro, or get out of the truck. Good stuff.
SouthBound95 1 month ago
Excellant vid,..Loved It, Been There..
Now Try Flat Bedding. Don't forget to tarp that rusty steel even though it's only 20 degrees and your tarps are covered with snow and ice...
MrGerbetz 1 month ago
More videos, brother!!
RJMurray01 1 month ago
I haven't been on the road since '93 after spending five years out, but watching your videos has got me thinking about it again. I'm sure its a completely different animal out there now.
thomas696me 1 month ago
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mr1derful74 1 month ago
Cubs and Hawks fan.....must be from Chicago?
antalamo 1 month ago
I'd like to see some images from the truck parkin, gas stations it would be nice!
auwuwrass 1 month ago
Very nice, a very interesting video, i'm from europe but i hope one day i can go in U.S.A. to be a truck driver because i love this job, is the best job in the world(my opinion) and this video all 3 parts , it shows to us the life of an american trucker and i say that one day i would love to have a live like this guy!!
auwuwrass 1 month ago
@auwuwrass Good luck from usa here! Come and do it if its your dream!
danomaha420118 1 month ago
Enjoyed these videos. Thanks for posting
MattPerk7 1 month ago
Ummm, no 4 wheelers were damaged in the making of this video!
Az1111000 1 month ago
Wow! You are a natural born trucker, man! Or, at least you make it look like it. I watched all three vids and I loved them. I would appreciate more. Thank you for your diligence and patience. I bet you are really a great guy to know in regular life. If you are an example of what truckers are like, I want to be one too! Ahh, keep on truckin man!
Az1111000 1 month ago
Thanks so much for doing this video. I appreciate it very much, especially since I am starting my CDL training Feb. 6th and I like seeing the possibilities of what happens on a haul besides the obvious. Thanks again for the insight and above all, thanks for all the work and countless hours you've put in for our country!
gymegamz 1 month ago
great video I really enjoyed it!
bumblebeecbr 1 month ago
truckdriving isnt easy b ready for the unxpected espeacialy from that dispatcher there full of tricks and great at misinforming you about the destination and contents of a load and even better about the pay
1dogeez 1 month ago
Very intesting, Im looking for videos of "a truckers life" so I can get a idea of what it is like to be a trucker because I might become one. This video helped very much.
FamousStar55 1 month ago
Very interesting. No sense in editing out the negative stuff and keeping just the good stuff. That wouldn't be a realistic exposure. I'm looking at similar series of "day in the life" stuff to get an idea of what it might be to be a trucker. This is one of the better and helped very much.
robbiebrau1 2 months ago
Great Video..Gotta say with all that happened on that trip seems like you kept a positive (professional) additude about the whole trip. As far as sitting so long at the shipper Thats rediculous!! I was a shipper for 13 yrs and i never never would let any truck sit that long! Most likely the shipper is a union worker or just don't give a shit about thier job! Keep the video's coming..how about adding some of the crazy things (peolple doing stupid stuff) seen on road. Drive safe!!
73ihcscout 2 months ago
great video/ it reminds me on my time when i was a OTR driver for 4 years. probaly will be coming back and drive again,because i miss it a lot.
myfairlady1960 2 months ago
have u ever visited illionis
dawn40542 2 months ago
have u visited arkansas and how is it traveling there?
detroitsbest 2 months ago
Thanks for sharing the video. Great views of how things can change once your ready to head out. I drive up in canada i can relate to some things. Usually not to bad. It happens i love trucking its great. Keep the films rolling awsome job.
e40water12 2 months ago
Thanks, i liked the videos. Now i know trucking is not easy. I will think ten times before i go for it.
yesbobby724 2 months ago
where have you been driver i haven't seen any new videos posted in a while. I did see where your video recorder had broke and you was trying to replace it. anyhow just enjoy your vids and looking forward to seeing some new ones. Be safe out there.
hollywd269 3 months ago
What Stanley Cup championship shirt were you wearing? Just curious.
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at 8:02 my dad has to do that more than once a night except he drives a day cab he hauls office supplies around nebraska he used to go long distance
gunman5566 4 months ago
my dad has to do that more than once a night except he drives a day cab he hauls office supplies around nebraska he used to go long distance
gunman5566 4 months ago
Oh boy, I-15 southbound. Stay in the express lanes through Vegas. And if I see you creeping on my tail 1/2 mph i will slow down 1 mph so you can pass. Please do the same for me. And dont cut me off to let merging cars onto the highway, stay in your lane, merging traffic must yeild to you. Thanks for the boring video. Im waiting for an empty trailer so I can get loaded.
Matttchew5 4 months ago
Awsome videos, I actualy though they were short at least with the sighs. Good to see what's in a regular week work and the problems that you have to face in the day to day, at lease when you are not driving. I say you can make the videos larger so people can see the trafic, the small car cutting you off, the spaces where you have to park, maybe the facilities at the truck stops, some have restaurants others don't, etc....
Whoisreading 4 months ago
im thinking bout being a truck driver my grandpas a truck driver and my dad is and i know how it feels to be far away from home abunch......
charged418 4 months ago
i think truck driving is the best job ever...im just a firefighter lol and im plannin on driving for swift and next week im scheduled to go with a trainer and be on the road for 3 months straight lol and im quiting my firefighting job thye day b4 i go which is next weeks wednesday so i quit firefighting tuesday....im excited lol
FireFighter1054 4 months ago
totally pro - word up! really enjoy your whole segment...yep, would love to see more :o)
Leezah422 4 months ago
Some people say that it takes a natural talent to be able to pull into a spot with two trucks between you, is this true? I feel confident enough to do everything else, except that. It really looks intimidating and impossible
tommyguam92 4 months ago
Just wondering, does it take something short of a natural talent to be able to back a trailer into a small spot or does everyone suck the first few times?
im looking into becoming a trucker, my grandfather was one and the stories he had made me want to become one but im afraid that ill be able to do all the other stuff but when it comes to this, it looks so intimidating to me and I feel that I might fail.
tommyguam92 4 months ago
I really enjoyed these videos and I have a lot of questions about trucking. Because I'm wanting to be a trucker and live the road warrior life. What is it like to be on the road? What is it like being a trucker? What company is the best one? and If I was a tucker, what type of truck should I drive?
forrest2457 5 months ago
just keep on making these films it gives me an idea on what truck driving is all about so keep up the good work thanks and keep on trucking
fun3572112 5 months ago
Good job bro
fcruzzz11 5 months ago
Hey good vid man i just started trucking wondering if you could do one just for newbies maybe give us some advise and pointers. good luck out there.
domino817 5 months ago
good video hope see more
money291000 5 months ago
Is this in Colorado or Utah
dexterr88 5 months ago
Had fun as a do driver. Out now on disability. I was out there 15 years. Old school logs ;)
johnnnyreb51 6 months ago
Thanks for the work to make the video... We get it! Thanks for the patience to keep from running over assholes like me as you travel... I gotta believe I have had it coming many, many times before. My only bitch is that you guys don't have a solid union to deal with all the ... well... deal. Thanx, bro, to all of ya'!!!
ChristineAndMarc 6 months ago
Nice vid man keep it up .hey look I wanna be a truck driver any advice!!!
raulnf81 6 months ago
your a real trucker man. not everyone really knows how it is. i can relate. i got my class A, bout to go train for CR England. im looking forward to it. i hope to make my own vids like yours when i get going. mite have to get with u and u show me the editing. keep the vids comin man. from one trucker to another... 10:4, over and out.
mrfender5001 6 months ago
Enjoyed the video. keep up the good work. blue collar jobs still drive America. n
mrbynum86 6 months ago
too negative??? compared to myself you have the patience of Job.your attitude is really good,i used to drive otr i know how frustating your ocupation is
juseph29 6 months ago
Mad props for being able to endure all those frustrating moments that lasted hours on hours. I'm looking into getting into a little bit of driving myself. My cousin is restarting his transport business and i'm looking to get into it. I'm really interested in the traveling aspect of it more so than the actual driving. Being that you've been doing it for a while, is it worth it just for the traveling aspect or would i have to truly fall in love with the job to enjoy it? Not that i hate driving.
dre1507 6 months ago
dude i watched all three episodes and they were awesome cant wait for more
uncledave692002 6 months ago
This vlog series was great.
Good work with filming and editing. I really enjoyed it.
LiVApathy 6 months ago
Thinking about trucking myself. You are a funny dude and thanks for taking the time to make these vids. I was hoping you might show a little more about the truck? Like what its like on the inside and stuff. Im nervous and excited too. Thanks again dude. Peace.
holdinurwhiz 6 months ago
it was good, I know what your going thur so take time to do video's and drive, file shipping papers.....I did this from 1992 to 1998...now returning to college get refreshed on the DOT rules and return to the road...I stop driving in 1998 due to my fathers death.....know alot has changed so...God Bless be safe&alert out there...
SCVFD1241NC 6 months ago
Loved the videos. I am taking a 12 week truck course in Oct and I am both excited and nervous!
lolzwtfbbq85 6 months ago
i like ur videos .. i wish they were longer tho cuz they seem really interesting and helpful
jay34183 6 months ago
The 3 part video shows what real trucking is like. Keep up the good work.
beerrunner81 7 months ago
Thought it was great. Opened my eyes to the realities of truck driving. Found it very helpful.
JamesLeeristaken 7 months ago
Great videos with a professionalism edit and this a real life!!
mmorelos598 7 months ago
just out of curiousity how did it go from monday july 25 to tuesday july 27?
OIFveteren 8 months ago
Very awesome video mike and you were pretty damn close to the wall take care mike and drive safe
homer78172 8 months ago
Very Awesome videos. I always wanted to be a trucker when I was young but my depth perception is shot so I figured backing up would be a no-go. Thanks for the entertainment and insight into wha you guys go through.
BlueTomTom62 8 months ago
Great video. Do you ever run in Canada, if so you should make a video with border crossing to show what you have to do. I have been a driver for 20 years in Canada and do mostly Canada runs. I am thinking of going Can./U.S. You take it easy and stay safe. I look forward to more of your videos.
SuperSherriff1 8 months ago
i enjoyed the videos just make November come a lot slower lol but your videos are very informative
bamabamaboy09 8 months ago
What kind of truck are you driving? nice videos
emerson5478 8 months ago
Excellent video's sir. I personally am working on entering the trucker career, i've been talking and thinking about it for about 5-6 years now. I've been watching vids on youtube and am enrolled in eGears...lol just now learning the basics. I am super curious as to how life on the road can be so the more video the better. Thanks for posting a great series
DJ
fatdrummerguy 8 months ago in playlist life of a truck driver
Really nice video, I just like your proffesional manners. Hope more videos coming soon.
emerson5478 8 months ago
wowo it must be so cool to drive on payment, i do the ice roads in northern canada and often wonder how easy it would be to drive on dry roads, good vids bud
samedeepwater2 9 months ago
Really good, informative video's! Keep them coming! If you want to, check out some of mine, subscribe if you care to!!
Take er easy!!
safetyfirstpdt 9 months ago
Awesome videos, Trying to get my CDL, not sure if i wan't to do OTR what are the paychecks like? your average paycheck amount? if not OTR what else is pretty good to make decent money, Also i subbed your channel keep the vids coming
briskrogue 9 months ago
u drive for prime
craydogg92 9 months ago
Loved the video, wish I could have seen more of the trip though but still I enjoyed it. I wonder at my age what's the best route to take to get a cdL and be a owner opperator? In my twenties I wrked 4 a Co. that when drivers weren't available they would let me take or pick up a load frm their other site which was about 2 miles away, the hardest part was backing that sucker to the docks, but i would eventually do it after a few tries. I shouldv'e gotten my CDL then but i was a knuckle head...
MrNattiRoots 10 months ago
Nice video. I just watched the three episode one. You have a lot of patience, I don't think I would have been able to deal with the way you are treated. I am a musician and a teacher and I have no intention of ever driving a truck, but somehow, I am intrigued by the truckers life on the road. Thanks, and stay safe out there.
Alastair6 10 months ago
Love it!
TripleSober 10 months ago
Thanks for posting these, Had a good time watching, not a truck driver and not going to, just fun to experience trucks in my own house. Be Safe!!
snuffy525 10 months ago
what kind of truck u got
cchuckdoggjr 10 months ago
Outstanding video please do somemore of your trips. Great job
Harleyman440 10 months ago
Good videos, i watched'em all keep them coming. See ya on the road (soon to be truck driver). :-)
Tonyangelo4 10 months ago
you have no clue as to how to drive a truck hell i've backed up more miles then your dumb ass has drivin foreward
RealMiniatures 11 months ago
sick of the way things are in the trucking industry?? time to change it...
checkout hatefreightratesdotcom
hatefreightrates 11 months ago
what company you drive for?
usmc031786 11 months ago
@MrSstevie1 Yeah I miss the videos from TTT. He's fun to watch! I'll definitely take you up on your advice. More videos coming next month. Thanks for watching!
WigWagProductions 11 months ago
how do you stay awake? thinking of becoming a driver but not sure if i could stay awake driving that long
jaybee123100 11 months ago
@jaybee123100 Honestly, it can be a challenge at times. But driver fatigue has become a huge deal in this industry. My hours are regulated by electronic on board computers. The days of running until your eyeballs fall out are over. After a maximum 14hr day, I get a minimum of 10hrs off. Of course, that's in a perfect world and many times I'm up much longer than I'd like. But you are the captain of the ship. If you're too tired to drive, pull it over and park. Nobody can force you to drive.
WigWagProductions 11 months ago
Great vid keep up the good work I think the length of video was good gives people time to get into it and see what it's like to be a trucker. Thanks
moveorgetranover 11 months ago
@moveorgetranover Good deal thanks for the feedback! I thought the videos were too long, so I'm glad to hear you liked the length. More videos to come. Thanks for watching!
WigWagProductions 11 months ago
Very cool
caterpillar385cl 11 months ago
@caterpillar385cl Thanks!
WigWagProductions 11 months ago
don't you love when you get all ready on a load then good ol dispatch pulls it from u and gives you a head ache cuz some other driver did more bitching more then likely lol but good vids man keep on trucking
usmc031786 11 months ago
@usmc031786 Haha, yeah. Luckily my dispatcher is pretty cool. I do him a favor and he usually pays me back for it. This was a unique situation and definitely not the norm. Thanks for the comments and more videos to come!
WigWagProductions 11 months ago
I'm considering going into trucking as a break from the kind of work I'd been doing. Your vid was useful.
masvx 11 months ago
@masvx Great! If you have any questions feel free to send me a message. Good luck to you!!
WigWagProductions 11 months ago
Nice video man when im old enough i wanna go and be a trucker for sum reason i love to travel but not by plane but by driving
RepoDennis13 11 months ago
@RepoDennis13 I have both my CDL and my pilots license. While I love to fly, too, there's just something about cruisin' down the open highway, windows down, radio blasting. If you love driving this is definitely a job to look into!
WigWagProductions 11 months ago
Thanks for taking the time to post this. I am looking to get into truck driving and this was very helpful. I rated all three vids thumbs up.
NinjightNationCorp 11 months ago
@NinjightNationCorp Great! Much appreciated and best of luck to you. More videos coming soon!
WigWagProductions 11 months ago
A little too much pissing and moaning. Try to be fun and not so negative.
R3604 1 year ago
@R3604 I sorta got that impression too. I didn't realize it until I started editing the video. But at the same time, I don't want to censor myself. I like to give a realistic approach to what I go through out here. That trip just so happened to be extra challenging. But I'll head your advice. Thanks for the feedback!!
WigWagProductions 11 months ago
Hey WigWag (Why name after wool socks?lol) Love your vid's, saw the first 3 episodes...Any tips while your filming would be awesome (how to save food money, driving tips, location of your shots.. ) From a future OTR driver, getting ready to start school 2/28/11, will watch for more from yah, thanks for your time and sharing.
Reuben18888 1 year ago
@Reuben18888 Well you're probably getting ready to test out for your CDL about now. I hope everything is going ok for you! Thanks for the feedback. And during your CDL classes, have you figured out what a "WigWag" is yet? ;-) I like your pointer to give advice for future truckers. I'll try to throw some videos together like that. Best of luck brother, see you out on the highway!
WigWagProductions 11 months ago
@WigWagProductions Hey Wig Wag!!! Getting ready to start week 4 of 4 of school, getting excited to get hired and get cleared to roll on my own, but first the baby steps. For al those considering a career as a Pro Truck Driver, don't be fooled by Wig Wags easy going style...there is lots of training and skill and basic common sense that goes on behind those dark glasses...I will keep taking those steps ... thanks again for the BIG Picture.... and yes I now know what a wig wag is...lolol
Reuben18888 11 months ago
hey man this series was great,i hope to see more. Thanks for helping our nation keep rolling,tons of respect to you brother. Im waiting to turn 18 here in july to get my CDL liscence, well by going to school. But really great videos and driving, I loved them. Be safe out there trucker, and maybe one day we can meet up sometime. God Bless!!
FutureTrucker17 1 year ago
@FutureTrucker17 Thanks a ton bud! My advice? Don't get your CDL yet. I know that's now what you want to hear. But you can't cross state lines until you're 21. Getting a local gig at 18 would be very tough. Go to school and get a degree in something like Business. That way, if anything should ever happen where you can't drive anymore, you've got a career to fall back on. But whatever you decide to do, best of luck!
WigWagProductions 11 months ago
@WigWagProductions
Yeah no prob,i was talking to someone about getting a driving job.That worked with the company I want to work for once I turn 18.ill be getting my CDL in North Carolina,so I will see how it goes.Thanks for the advice.Stay Safe.
FutureTrucker17 11 months ago
Trucker Mike, Your the Fn man. I feel like I know you just by watching these vids haha...I smell a tv series brewing. Anyway thanks for giving me a realistic look into the biz, I am 23 and about to get into it myself. Keep on truckin homie
chroncruizer 1 year ago
@chroncruizer Thanks dude! Appreciate the comments. More videos to come!
WigWagProductions 11 months ago
I got out of trucking about 6 years ago. It gets in your blood....at least it has mine. I'm working on getting back into it within a couple of months. I miss it.
abushua 1 year ago
@abushua I know what you mean. It's definitely in my blood. I don't know if I'll ever be able to kick this addiction. Best of luck!
WigWagProductions 11 months ago
hhu know i loveeeeee ur vids but can u put em more lookin on the rd especially in town or in ware hs.i just love the engine sound
942doc1 1 year ago
@942doc1 Thanks for the comment and I'll definitely try to make more videos of the road and engine noise. It does sound pretty cool...LOL
WigWagProductions 11 months ago
Great videos thanks for posting ! I've been out of it for over 10 years now and miss it bad.I don't miss the snow and ice part but I do miss the scenery and yapping on the radio.Had a lot of good times on the road and a lot of bad,but crap happens.
vangard213 1 year ago
@vangard213 Yup, you gotta take the good with the bad. Trucking is a much different place than when you were out here. I'm not sure you'd like what the industry has become. But it's still a lifestyle like no other!
WigWagProductions 11 months ago
@WigWagProductions I know what your saying,I get Overdrive magazine still and the idling laws are such crap and never had them when I was on the road.Yeah a lot of changes law wise that I wouldn't be obeying and no doubt get a bucket load of fines.Like I say I miss it but I'm also glad it's over.
vangard213 11 months ago
nice videos. is it a good idea to by a transport gps or do alot of the trucks come with one? just wondering if its a good idea to invest in one. thanks.
timhortons101 1 year ago
@timhortons101 I use a GPS as an additional tool. Nothing can replace an ol' fashion Atlas and calling the customer for specific directions. But as long as you don't rely on the GPS, I think it's a great additional tool to have in the truck. Good luck!
WigWagProductions 11 months ago
nice video I think you handled everything in a professional manner. I have been driving for almost 20 years and get very frustrated at times too and even think about walking away from driving but i never do lol. I like the freedom of the road but must confess I have never been a otr driver i run local in MD,PA,WV,VA,DC,NJ,NY,and some OH.I have some interest in being a otr driver but being a single parent limits my options for now. anyway great video looking forward to watching more.
hollywd269 1 year ago
@hollywd269 Wow mad props for running out east all the time. I prefer staying out in the middle of nowhere! HAHA! Although I do run the east coast quite a bit. This trip was a brutal one. Glad you think I handled everything well as I felt I was complaining a lot in this series. More videos coming soon so stay posted. Be safe out there, driver!
WigWagProductions 11 months ago
WOW awsome vids keep em coming
RuckerTrucker216 1 year ago
@RuckerTrucker216 Thanks! More videos coming soon!
WigWagProductions 11 months ago
I just found these videos. Do you have one to where it was a good experience, and you made really good money, or seen something amazing that you haven't already? Stay safe!
franksg384 1 year ago
Outstanding video series. I follow several truckers on the road as I am a driver as well. Excellent work. Keep them coming.
jaxjags2win1 1 year ago
@jaxjags2win1 Thanks brother! Stay safe out there!
WigWagProductions 11 months ago
that spot was a little tight
1966omc 1 year ago
Hi Mike just watched your trip, thought this only happened to ME lol
Just shows truck drivivng no different in Australia as it is in the USA
bdouble69 1 year ago
What type of PowerDirector video edtiting do you have? And do have any ideas as for producing better vids with the software?
ONLY1PEA 1 year ago
Nice job, I look forward to viewing more of your videos. Hope you're having a good day.
Dockshund 1 year ago
Hi, first time watching videos and they are great. I appreciate your laid back way of trucking and not getting upset where most people would have. My wife and I will be going to school within the next couple of months and driving as a team. Do you have any advice for us??? We where thinking of going with US Express because they are hiring in our area of Florida and they take recent grads. Anyways, any feedback would be great. Keep on trucking brother!!!
escapelawn 1 year ago
I am fixing to go to CDL school. This was a great insite for me. I would have liked to have seen the inside of your truck and the outside as well. Great video. Hope to meet you on the road one day.
Joe
joefinn75 1 year ago
Good video bro, former trucker of 5yrs here, took a year off to spend with the family, but unfortunatly where i live jobs stink and i'm getting ready to get back in a rig. Just got done browsing trucking videos to get the blood flowing again. Kepp up the good work, your videos are very good..
brent6464 1 year ago
How many states you've been to? See my profile, I feel damn proud of my humble achievement !
Ever been to Toronto?, if you ever get a load across the border, Peace Bridge or Ambassador Bridge, feel free to gimme a shout, drive safely out there, Chris.
401RoadWarrior 1 year ago
Hi Mike I am a Aussie I enjoyed your series I like to know more about the trucks your company uses.I throughly enjoyed the scenery on your trip and it appears the roads are in good condition.best of luck .harleyt
36966 1 year ago
Nice job mike. I found this video from this site. truckingtruth I will be a new drive in about a month.
silverram323 1 year ago
Dispachers are a pain in the ASS!!!!
joruss6676 1 year ago
If it isnt one thing it another dam i have had those days let me tell you
joruss6676 1 year ago
I REALLY LIKE THE VIDEOS MAN KEEP EM COMMIN YOU ARE A REAL POSITIVE ROLEMODEL AND IM GOING TO TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL SOON SO HOPE TO SEE YA MAN
19bigjit 1 year ago
u r da mannnn babyy ,,kepp it up
5783456 1 year ago
Interesting videos, the waiting around unpaid (particularly at meat plants)is what drove me away from driving in North America, but who knows, I may come back as I loved the actual driving and traveling, and miss it immensely.
Drive safe.
mickflyuk 1 year ago
how about some random vids of CITY DRIVING. Im not a trucker but thinking about becoming one and city driving seems to be the only real drawback to being a trucker.
Thanks for the vids!
tngerman 1 year ago
Nice video. Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences. Couple of questions...who pays for the scale? Who pays for the truck wash? Just trying to get an idea of your out of pocket expenses as a trucker. Thanks.
29Hammers 1 year ago
@29Hammers Initially, I pay the scale charge which is usually $9. However, I scan the receipt into my company and they reimburse me. We have corporate accounts set up for most truck washes, but again, if I have to pay out of pocket, I'm reimbursed. By far your largest expense on the road will be food expenses. As a company driver, just about anything you spend out of pocket to perform your job or maintain the truck is reimbursed.
WigWagProductions 1 year ago
@WigWagProductions
revrak2 11 months ago
that was crazy just wish that you didnt have to switch loads
chargerbuff 1 year ago
@chargerbuff Trucking is always full of unexpected changes. Just part of the job. The best thing to do is simply roll with it. Getting upset about unexpected happenings only adds stress to an already stressful lifestyle. This run was particularly eventful. Most don't go this way. But it made for good filming at least! Thanks for watching!
WigWagProductions 1 year ago
i really enjoy all trucking videos but my favorite by far is these videos of the actuall journies, please keep up these kinds, i hope to do the same soon!
newtrucker77 1 year ago
@newtrucker77 Thanks! I do have more on the way. I'm currently filming my next series of videos right now and I'm hoping to have them up in 2 - 3 weeks.
WigWagProductions 1 year ago
@WigWagProductions thanks for posting this ive been off the road for over a year getting back into it again soon what can i say its in my blood enjoyed the ride along you show the reality of it sometimes things go smooth sometimes a trip seems like its never going to end but its a life i miss
bambamx37 1 year ago
great video. i am a truck driver in holland, but things go way different here.i even get home every night. keep on filming the views and surroundings while driving, i love the landscapes and nature in the usa, there is a lot to see. i have one question. if you have to wait at, let's say a shipper, don't you get payed for that? over here i get payed by the hour. so waiting times are included. how does i go over there?
drive safe
williamsiben 1 year ago
@williamsiben Hey thanks for watching! There are many different kinds of trucking jobs here in the states. Some are like yours...home daily and paid by the hour. Others, like mine, are long haul where we are gone weeks at a time and are paid for every mile we drive. Unfortunately, not all shippers / recievers pay if they holdl us for an extended period of time. Some do, some don't. Just depends on our contract with them.
WigWagProductions 1 year ago
great video. i am a truck driver in holland, but things go way different here.i even get home every night. keep on filming the views and surroundings while driving, i love the landscapes and nature in the usa, there is a lot to see. i have one question. if you have to wait at, let's say a shipper, don't you get payed for that? over here i get payed by the hour. so waiting times are included. how does i go over there?
drive safe.
williamsiben 1 year ago
great series i really like your videos... perhaps a truck tour?
ccavalier10 1 year ago
@ccavalier10 I've been getting a lot of requests for a truck tour. Gotta clean up the "house" a bit, then I'll post one up in the next couple weeks. Thanks for watching!
WigWagProductions 1 year ago
this is why i never did refers. all the horror stories i heard about this, not worth the trouble. i use to deal with dry box vans only. did pretty good on it.
LuxuriousLuxembourg 1 year ago
@LuxuriousLuxembourg Yeah I hear ya. Reefer has its advantages, but sometimes the wait at shippers / receivers can get pretty rediculous. I stick with reefer because in this bipolar economy, no matter what, people always have to eat. So freight has stayed very constant for us reefer pullers. I'm also very loyal to the company I'm, otherwise I might be more tempted to switch over. Thanks for watching!!
WigWagProductions 1 year ago
@WigWagProductions Yeah I hear you on that one. I use to have a company up in Canada was great running chicago to toronto paid very well if you own it all. but in this economy i did recycled paper waste. there will always be trash. :) i didnt want to touch automotive at all one bit with all the strikes every year. i hear u on the economy part. food and trash will always be there. :)
LuxuriousLuxembourg 1 year ago
Hey Mike really enjoyed your videos! They are very Informative. I am interested in getting into Truck driving, but I wanted to know what are two sides of the story about this business? I hear people say that you can make $750-$1,000 per week but they never tell you in how much time. (Ex: Is it working 14 hrs a day, 6 days of the week?). Can you explain a little? Thanks!
vichole 1 year ago
Hey Mike really enjoyed your videos! They are very Informative. I am interested in getting into Truck driving, but I wanted to know what are two sides of the story about this business? I hear people say that you can make $750-$1,000 per week but they never tell you in how much time. (Ex: Is it working 14 hrs a day, 6 days of the week?). Can you explain a little? Thanks!
vichole 1 year ago
@vichole This is extremely tough work. I work 7 days per week and am away from home for about a month at a time, then take 4 days off at home before heading back out. Generally I work about 70hr work weeks...day and/or night. Do NOT do this for the money. This is a lifestyle with a paycheck, and I can only recommend this lifestyle to a single person with no kids. Your first year expect about 30k. Second year about 40k, then minor increases from there. Thanks for watching!
WigWagProductions 1 year ago
@WigWagProductions Thanks Bro! keep up the good work! This is a great way to learn how is it to be an American Truck Driver. Thanks for everything!
vichole 1 year ago
Great video! Keep em commin. Roll Tide!!!!
PAUL8FAN43 1 year ago
@PAUL8FAN43 Thanks!
WigWagProductions 1 year ago
Great videos mate!
thanks for the ride , takecare , Dean
deanbayliss2009 1 year ago
@deanbayliss2009 And thanks for watching!
WigWagProductions 1 year ago
I enjoy all your video's! My hat's off to you and all who keep America Moving! God Bless!!
Lostsheepxpress 1 year ago
@Lostsheepxpress I appreciate the appreciation! We don't get much recognition as you might already know...
WigWagProductions 1 year ago
Im someone who is aspiring to become a truck driver. You're videos were excellent and thanks for doing them. I look forward to seeing more in the future. Perhaps you can show a pan of the living environment of the inside of the truck, if you wouldnt mind. Thanks
scott7975 1 year ago
@scott7975 I plan on doing a truck tour shortly, and I have some more videos like this coming in the next few weeks. Stay tuned! Glad you enjoy the vids!
WigWagProductions 1 year ago