I’ve been driving trucks now since 2005. Got out of the Marine Corps in Oct 2004. I started out working for union companies that paid well per hour but I’ve been laid off 3 times since then. I now work for non union which has its own problems but no fear of layoffs. I’ve been driving a tanker local since 2011. Gave up on pension and now put 60% of my pay into savings and investments. 700k net worth, paid off house, two paid off cars, no debt at all. I just recently put in for VA disability, haven’t been approved yet. Long story short, don’t rely on pension and union. You handle it yourself.
@highbrass3749
10 ай бұрын
I’m 41 by the way.
@semiwandering295
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service.. I'm doing the same on putting in for disability.. drug my feet for 30 yrs wished I hadn't.. Listen, young active duty. Don't wait to put in for your disability and put everything in your military records. Don't try to hide anything if you get hurt. Put it in your records have your own copies.. Therefore, later, you can get disability if need be on an injury happening on activity.
@richardlevari9470
10 ай бұрын
What a concept! Take personal responsibility for your life! Never depend on the government. Good for you.
@ernestpassaro9663
10 ай бұрын
@@richardlevari9470👍👍👍
@jamesw5836
10 ай бұрын
@@richardlevari9470 I guess you didn't get the part about the disability? Military disability, straight from the government. I have a couple of friends that draw military disability and they deserve it BUT it's still relying on the government.
@middlemanofficial1
10 ай бұрын
Logan, first of all, thank you for your service. 🇺🇸 I’ve been in the LTL trucking industry for 26 years. I can tell by watching your videos and listening to what you have to say, I can tell that you’re a survivor. ABF is a great company. This is normal for our industry. There will always be highs and lows of freight volumes. But find a way to survive, while putting your time in. Keep building your seniority. You’ll be glad you did. We’ve all been through it. Trucksafe!
@rareforareasontv
10 ай бұрын
☑️
@terrellsimmons9733
10 ай бұрын
I feel your pain I’m low guy in Southern California ABF just 1 year, I’ve been laid off already, back at work,it seems very slow, but one thing about life nothing remains the same, what goes up must come down and vice versa, the Bible says, and it came to pass, nothing comes to say, hang in there things will get better, do your thing with the Military, I’ve been in the LTL industry for over 30 years, I left a good job with OD.. to come to ABF because of the Great Benefits. Stick it out 😊
@Win-winSituation
10 ай бұрын
Brother if you're going to go anywhere and you want to stay in the LTL industry you should really look at Estes Express lines. There's a reason they have been in business for over 90 years and never had a layoff. Plus you can transfer your seniority to any terminal in the network and never miss a beat. Linehaul will be at .80/ mile come January.
@supertruckertom
10 ай бұрын
No pension but a decent 401k match. Running team here. 6000+ miles per week
@elgordo496
10 ай бұрын
Estes is debt free and flush with cash. I worked for them. Great place. Also, they are bidding to buy all of Yellow freight terminals. All cash!
@drblitz3092
10 ай бұрын
thought jack cooper was top bidder@@elgordo496
@bogreat
10 ай бұрын
When I got out of the navy you couldn’t buy a job with abf without 3 years experience so you are very lucky to have that job
@tima7763
10 ай бұрын
I am almost 70 and this is how the freight business works. Hang in there it will get better and you’ll be OK👍👍👍
@itsjustme6548
10 ай бұрын
UPS Teamster here feeling your pain. The down cycle will turn. Covid led to a rush of trucks on the road. Many of the smaller operators will have no choice but to pull them off. The supply and demand balance will shift and people will need safe and dependable drivers/companies to run their freight. ABF will be there ready to go! Don’t quit! Hustle a bit for the next few months and you will be laughing about this whole situation before you know it. Thanks for the great honest content! Stay safe out there!
@caudle93
10 ай бұрын
"Cutting in line" is a perk of higher seniority because they've already been through what you're experiencing. They've done their time and paid their dues to earn the security they have. Seen it when my Dad was a road driver at Roadway before Yellow. I'm high seniority at my UAW job and had to put my time in but you’ll never get what ABF offers anywhere else. Do your time and stick it out.
@Jackknife-TV
10 ай бұрын
Even doing dedicated freight for Tyson foods as an owner operator things have slowed way down so it's not just AFB It's the economy and like usual trucking sees everything First 🤷
@KICKSBLVD
10 ай бұрын
How do get on Tyson dedicated as an owner op?
@catsos9433
6 ай бұрын
But wait, Biden said the economy is great and growing... you're all confused. Everything is fine 😅.. right??
@timhalloran1921
10 ай бұрын
I’m a 25 year Teamster. I spent about 15 years in the LTL sector. It’s unfortunately the nature of the beast. It goes up and then slow down. Ride it out. Don’t forget about the pending election and the political climate. It’s a definite factor in business slowing down. I’m in the construction business now and we’re slowing down after about a 15 year run. It will come back . Be patient, I’ve been through it and I wouldn’t change anything. Tough times don’t last.
@rahillah05Q
10 ай бұрын
Bro im out of 064. Its been slow for us. This is my second trucking job. Stay at ABF unless you get your own truck. The problems are the same. Every where else. This will get better eventually.
@BradKR
10 ай бұрын
Come to Southeastern Freight. We do rotations when it gets slow. It goes from the bottom to the top but no one gets skipped just because you’ve been here for 20 years. I’ve been here for over 2 years and been rotated one day, and I’m at a smaller terminal only about 30 drivers. Also never had a layoff in company history.
@improvisedsurvival5967
7 ай бұрын
That sucks seniority should always prevail. They tried to reverse seniority on us at new Penn cus they kept saying bottom guys kept getting screwed I said ya that’s what’s supposed to happen shit rolls downhill
@timbaubense
10 ай бұрын
I’m surprised to hear from you that freight levels are lower at ABF. I do Line haul for a LTL carrier from the northeast, we’ve been very busy after yellow went under. Good luck to you brother!
@Jc_Nunez
10 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t quit ABF. Ex Teamster here. Go do the National Guard thing on the border and keep your spot on the board and come back in a year or so. Gotta remember next year is an election year. Thankyou for your service by the way. Good Luck Brother 🙏🏼
@semiwandering295
10 ай бұрын
That's a great solution To his situation since he can go and be on active duty and they can't take a spot away from him. That's a way for him to make money while waiting for this bullshit to pass
@chrisschleiger6362
10 ай бұрын
Keep your head up brother. All us teamsters have experienced being the low man during a slow time. This will likely be the last time you'll be on a layoff period like this
@bryantjames2382
10 ай бұрын
Don’t quit, let them lay you off and keep your seniority . Check out some temp staffing companies that use truckers to make up for lost money , or if your family can handle it nation guard duty for a year . ( good luck)
@AMPProductionsVideo
10 ай бұрын
I watch some OTR truckers that broadcast LIVE here on YT that have said the same thing about freight being down, Good Luck Sir, and belated Happy Veterans Day. Thanks for your service.
@donttruckhere
10 ай бұрын
freight aint down theres plent of it
@amyjogavin8985
10 ай бұрын
@donttruckhere where?? 29 years in triple line and reefer this is soft on steroids. Reminds me to 2006-2009
@donttruckhere
10 ай бұрын
Pick up a Dryvan, reefer is always trash. But yeah Idk where youre looking but I have no problem keeping my 65 trucks rolling@@amyjogavin8985
@tonycamino
10 ай бұрын
Once the other carriers raise rates more customers will go back to ABF. All good advice especially staying with this company. It’s absolutely one of the top carriers to work for. Yellow was a discounted freight hauler, meaning their absence distributed nationwide doesn’t really affect us. It’s easy to say be patient but if you can hang in there, you’ll be glad you did. Thank you for your service.
@2Brandec
10 ай бұрын
It’s been slow at 064 too. I’m in the same boat you are bro. I started in April, I never sat on the board until we got the raise. Dispatchers say it’ll get better in February. ABF has a ton of new equipment sitting on our yard, so hopefully it’s a good sign.
@Jose-gq8wc
10 ай бұрын
I wouldn't leave ABF. It's a downtime, but it comes back
@projectswithdustin6405
10 ай бұрын
Definitely hard times right now I was at yellow Freight for 6 years as a P&D driver/ dock worker before they closed. I quit a couple of months before they closed because the writing was on the wall. Did construction for the summer and then got laid off from that once the jobs ran out. So I went back to driving I wanted to go back to LTL P&D but the market just isn’t there for it right now no LTL’s in my area have been hiring. I wound up finding a good job at CPC logistics as a peddle driver delivering to Walgreens stores. So far been consistent only got dropped off the schedule one day so far due to not enough freight. I just hope this all passes soon enough life has taught me that Freight and construction are extremely economy dependent and cut throat. At least you have a back up plan keep your head up driver!
@StVick
10 ай бұрын
Also a veteran, ive been at AAA Cooper for 5 years. I do dedicated though. .77 cpm 3k miles a week, unfortunately on the truck 4 or 5 days a week. Its only gotten better with time. If ABF has dedicated work id look into that. Saw ABF participate in American Truck Simulator
@cryptonator1988
8 ай бұрын
I hear they going to pay drop and hook pay at aaa cooper now? Ive been trying to team drive with them for a while in Atlanta Georgia but cant find a team mate..
@kellykonoske91
10 ай бұрын
You've got the other problem down south of never having winter driving conditions severe enough to split the hog board up, and create more runs for bottom guys. The senor guys gve up the shitty nights, and as long as you dont mnd ru nnng snow or whatever, you work more. I was with an LTL company for 29 yrs.
@LineHauler1012
10 ай бұрын
Look into SouthEastern Freight Lines. I know they have openings in Texas for LineHaul Drivers. Company has a history of no Layoffs . Southeastern doesn’t hire much for LineHaul. Good Luck Brother 🇺🇸
@JeffreyLeininger-n9p
10 ай бұрын
I feel you it's hard for bottom guys right now! But don't quit either go back to border or let them lay you off and take side job until they call you back! Your seniority will move up! It will get better! Also Denver road board I believe is small and they I believe need guys there. Either way don't leave I've worked other companies in my career this has been best job! Find a side hustle you won't regret it in long run!!
@SnapTie1
10 ай бұрын
Ride it out. Things will get better.
@louiswatson6227
10 ай бұрын
Started as a Teamster in 1980 worked union shops for 15yrs before getting hired on with ABF at 161 Lbch, CA as a city driver stayed with ABF for 15yrs to complete my 30 ABF was the best job I ever had couldn't beat the benefits, I thank God for ABF one of my kids needed a $200k operation bk in the early 2000's my out of pocket expense was $200 hope you can hang in there my brother ABF is the last of the Mohicans in union driver jobs, literally ... 😊
@JoeSmith-nu8oo
9 ай бұрын
As long as you've got a job there just hang in there as long as you can, but just remember you and your family come first and you are responsible for your bills and a roof over your head, no company is ever going to provide that for you out of the goodness of their hearts.
@seanabernethy5345
10 ай бұрын
I'm a former 88mike driver when I was in the army. I worked at Holland for 26 years as a local P&D driver. You are low in seniority, and you may get laid off. I recommend you stay at ABF this too shall pass.go deploy to the border with the guard for a year if you do get laid off... I'm on unemployment and can't find an LTL job. I'm going to USPS in 2 weeks.
@tylermccullywideworldoftra9987
10 ай бұрын
Happy Belated Veterans day Logan Work ABF Freight going Albuquerque NM to Dallas TX Have a Nice Trip .
@ab130
10 ай бұрын
You've invested all this time into ABF already, it would suck to throw it all away when it would take just as long or longer to get back to a decent level of pay/benefits/schedule at another job. As for Colorado, before you apply somewhere you should definitely take the time to talk to local drivers about what runs you could expect and what it's like in the winter. The wind and ice through Wyoming to get to SLC is no joke, and when I-80 gets shut down you can expect to spend a decent chunk of your day throwing chains to get across I-70. A lot of companies will specify in the job listing if mountain driving is required or not, but you can expect lower pay for the flat land jobs. I work for another LTL company and I was lucky enough to be able to transfer to Colorado during a change of operations, which is the only way I would have ever considered moving here. I get my LTL pay and mountain views, but with the seniority to avoid seeing those mountains up close.
@MikeRetherford-t7o
10 ай бұрын
DO NOT Quit every man above you in seniority has been your shoes. They made it and so will you! It gets better every day.
@semiwandering295
10 ай бұрын
Don't worry about video length.. thanks for Input... be safe and Happy Veterans Day
@bcrawford9072
10 ай бұрын
Stay at abf build seniority. Deploy make that money keep your spot. Just work the system to your benefit. I've worked in trucking industry most of the companies I worked for went bankrupt. So I lost a lot of time and became a firefighter.
@TheTraveler432
10 ай бұрын
I had 19,urs with Yellow and then Holland as part of YRC. You have call back rights if you catch a layoff. If it happens then go drive somewhere until you get called back. I Ran Line haul extra board for Yellow and YRC for 11 yrs and worked City for Holland for 8 yrs. We rN on a modified wheel board and it was similar. I took about 4 yrs until I could get out reliably. You may,also get a chance at a bid run which would be a set run everyday. I know it seems sketchy but you are close to the turning point now.mif you can tough it out a little bit longer it will start to pay off. Freight is fickle.,it goes hot and cold depending on a number of different factors. Every year you hang in it does get better.
@roydelray4432
10 ай бұрын
I live near the Texas Mexico border. It’s bad all over. All the freight I take north comes out of Mexico. Slow for everyone. Hang in there. Especially right now. Keep your seniority don’t loose it.
@gomezx6056
10 ай бұрын
We are the economy, they’ve been saying for years that we where gonna hit a slope. Here it is, hang in there fellas it’ll get better soon. Stay out of debt, keep as healthy as you can and ride it out.
@rexaaron9592
10 ай бұрын
My opinion I would hang in there with ABF to keep your seniority and go back Active duty for a year or two, and hopefully things will be better, if not better then start looking elsewhere, just my opinion!
@johnlawrence7168
10 ай бұрын
I’m at ABF at 114 don’t quit it will get better trust me - been driving for 32 yrs at ABF
@mannyactual
10 ай бұрын
Feel for you. Came straight out active duty . Been an o/o over 1 years still surviving in this market. Cash truck and keep cost of things as low as possible. One thing I learned these people don't care your a vet or not. When it comes to business it's pretty much about the numbers. Your just a number on the board. Your time is about to run out. Have another option or be stuck. Whether you need to take another mini deployment to get you some extra cash or go apply to be an Amazon driver or something. Good luck.
@RedLegRambler
10 ай бұрын
Did TMAP out of Riley, then road driver out of Omaha in late 2022. Didn't realize it at the time but they abused the sh#$t out of me constantly going back and forth on the worst stretch of Int.80 over the winter time. Spring came and I never saw SLC again lol. New contract got negotiated and I was excited! Little did I know it meant I got laid off, womp womp. It was an opportunity, went and did regional OTR, real trucking, not pansy LTL fake trucking, learned a lot, and I learned I was not passionate about trucking. I left it, it is no kind of life, I feel sorry for guys who get stuck in that profession for 20 plus years. Screw the money, I went after my real dreams and now I am living the dream.
@frankhannon8001
10 ай бұрын
Hello Logan, thank you for your services ❤ they said yellow freight is coming back in January.. maybe they will be looking for drivers 🎉i did 34 years with yellow freight 🎉 retired now! Frankie from Glendale queens New York 😊good luck and you sound like a really nice guy.
@Stewardlittle952
10 ай бұрын
I would try to stick it out with ABF and get a side gig if you have too, but if you were to move to Colorado you could try to get on with Safeway and keep your union time going. Groceries never stop like freight. Best of luck to you Driver.
@carlstanoyevic3070
10 ай бұрын
I’ve been in for fifty years 25 at yellow it’s up and down stay right there . Go casual also for some where on your days off it’s a supplement for income. Stick it out!! Will come back !!!! Thanks for your service. The wheel board only creates hate and discontent and pretty soon dirty crap happens pulled pins stolen radio boxes, it’s not worth it. Take a deep breath it will come back. We need leader ship in our country. Stick it out my brother.
@sonnygreen9698
10 ай бұрын
Worked for Yellow for a year and a half until the doors closed, I was forced to “other options” I went the OTR route. I was on that hog board over here and it sucks, I’ll say this before I go any further, there is nothing out here that compares to LTL, I wanna put that emphasis on what your thinking. Go to the truck stops, talk to drivers that are willing to speak to you about any company you are researching, flood your KZitem with information on other companies. I approached my decision with the question of “what industry within this industry has the most guaranteed freight” I ended up making the decision to go with the food industry and then looked at companies within that market. I would not jump ship if I were you, I’d be prepared for options but make sure you have a way back in, talk to your Union Rep, your BA , just incase you are laid off to make damn sure all of your bases are covered so that if you are laid off and then recalled that you come back with the same and or better seniority position. All the best brother !!!
@Dmay760
10 ай бұрын
Currently with PepsiCo right now looking into fuel hauling waiting on my finger prints to come back for Hazmat. Not sure if I could go LTL I need that consistent check every week, that’s why I’m looking into fuel hauling. I wanted to go to ABF when I first got my CDL, but realized that I can’t let “seniority” affect me from getting a paycheck. Would rather work at Pepsi where yes I am unloading, but also know I’m GUARANTEED a check at the end of the week. Good luck bro ‼️
@Dmay760
10 ай бұрын
Also forgot to add, I’m in the same boat as you with VA disability. Having health care from a place with ABF would be a plus for sure, but I must have that guaranteed check every week.
@RLBS61
10 ай бұрын
Stay at Pepsi -Co.I hauled for both.Hauling fuel is not worth leaving Pepsi Co.
@MidwestUSATrucker3012
10 ай бұрын
Keep that head held high! You'll figure something out that's best for you and your family!
@escuadra04
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for your service sir and iknow you will make the best decision for you and your family. I’m a Xpo driver making 33.24 and I only been with the company for 2 years
@kirkjones9827
10 ай бұрын
This is all about trucking. I never worked a union trucking job. But the dispatcher would give all the work I wanted because of my work ethic and the way I treated the customers. It suck but it life.
@JimGedda-kc7mv
10 ай бұрын
Logan, maybe do the military thing so you can stay with ABF if things don't pick up soon. That would be a good compromise. You're young enough that someday you'll be at or close to the top of the board.
@Tuckerjay2
10 ай бұрын
I would stay positive. With the holidays coming quick. I’m hoping freight does pick up a high amount.
@myron1045
10 ай бұрын
That's a tough one. I was in a similar situation. I was with Ups Freight for 14 yrs. When i went to linehaul i went through the same thing. By the grace of God Ups was hiring when Freight was bought out by TForce so i was able to leave and become a feeder driver. I still have moments where i feel like i wasted so much of my time over there. Maybe you should do the National guard thing so you can get away from trucking all together for a while. Hopefully it'll get better by then. It's tough when all you want to do is work and provide and the works not there.
@Coldest23
10 ай бұрын
Ya but like for me at almost 40 years old I can only become feeder by starting as at box handling for x amount of years with ups? I have a 7 credit years with Teamsters through construction but I would rather be alone in a truck then on a crew anymore.
@davidlopez-te8ih
10 ай бұрын
I know how you feel. Been laid off since mid july. Kinda glad tbh that way my seniority is still there but I can work another job in the meantime while abf figures out what they’re going to do with their life
@joerubalcava11
10 ай бұрын
Business is bad for all CO’s and many CO’s that have been in business for decades are going out of business. ABF is doing what they have to do to stay in business. I retired from ABF, but when I was new I got laid off a few times but hung in there and was well worth it. ABF is one of the best CO’s any truck driver can work for. Since you mostly work from Thursday through the weekend try and get a part time job for the beginning of the week even if it’s not driving. Business is so bad every where in trucking. Keep your foot in the door at ABF because thing will get better in time. But I know you got to do what you got to do to make money to live.
@stevebaker8966
10 ай бұрын
Hang in there as long as you can. Its tough to get those jobs
@CajunWon1
10 ай бұрын
So far we haven't slowed at all. No hog board, loads are fcfs based on location and hos, no seniority preference. Freight waves says freight volume is seasonally the same yoy. Yet there are more trucks and drivers so rates have fallen. Most saying cpm company drivers is the way for now.
@stevend8656
10 ай бұрын
Dang.. where you been at slick 🍻 Good video.. I would head down to the border for a year and keep your position at abf.
@akaratekids
10 ай бұрын
Good luck brother, keep your head up
@joedo5886
9 ай бұрын
Health Insurance is the most valuable benefit. I spend $13,000 annually. When its slow, Uber people. Just Truckin(youtuber) did it when rates fell. I uber in the mornings and weekends in addition to local truck driving
@lakesidelawns5309
10 ай бұрын
With yellow going out i would think things would be better wish u the best
@mrtg410
10 ай бұрын
Its tough here in atlanta 086...and im on the bottom...been in this position before with yellow so i understand and will stick it out...its worth it
@yttrailerparknews
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service and happy belated Veterans Day!!
@bleanfitness7362
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for your service - in the Army and Trucking industry. How long have you been in the Army?
@CBENEFIELD3
9 ай бұрын
Wish i had a union job with a pension with that small amount of driving experience count your blessings
@chadmiller8124
9 ай бұрын
I'm someone whos been where your at and its hard. i work out of a different terminal and at the top of there road board now. I'm so happy i stuck it out, I'd bee in a world of hurt now if I kept jumping jobs like i did before ABF. i try to take extra time off to help the bottom of the board but I'm told that if i don't have vacation or sick days i cant do it. i wish you the best and thank you for your service.
@freefromit2
10 ай бұрын
In 2011 I quit USF Holland in Buffalo, 16 year teamster and it all went to shit. Yellow bought us and the pension went to penny's on the dollar, we voted for pay cuts and pension cuts to keep that company alive and they pissed the money away. at some point the dream is gone and its time to move on. it wasn't just Yellow died it was every company they owned, Gone. some of those guys stayed hoping until the very end. never do that.
@RuPaulaa
8 ай бұрын
I did fleet fueling at yellow Buffalo and seen the decline in fuel months before the surprise-ish closing. I agree loyalty is a thing of the past. I went to FedEx freight ltl and it was the same nonsense sitting by the phone waiting for it to ring.
@rickhardin8254
10 ай бұрын
Old Dominion Freight in Dallas is hiring linehaul. Very similar to what your doing. No more HOG board. Great company. I'd move on.
@DaveG7920
10 ай бұрын
I wonder what will happen in the new year if freight is slow at this time of year? I think things are slowing down in a lot of countries right now (I'm in NZ), I'm not sure heavily unionised companies are in the best place to survive it.
@thomaswarmouth2551
9 ай бұрын
And I would still like to know what kind of GPS unit you are using that thing is so cool I've never seen an overhead view with the roadways mind you I'm 63 years old so technology may have passed me by😊
@mrtg410
10 ай бұрын
Dont quit on me...your channel motivated me to to make that switch
@JamesHeinkel
9 ай бұрын
I retired from trucking after 43 years on the road. I had 11 years with cf. I got a small pension which I’m grateful for. I wish I could have retired with them. I also worked for yellow and ups. ABF is top shelf as long as they use you. It’s a tough row to Ho getting seniority
@Trucker__Dee
10 ай бұрын
Try SEFL excellent place to work there’s 3 in the Dallas area (Dallas,Garland,Ft Worth)
@Frank-tg9he
10 ай бұрын
WELCOME TO TRUCKDRIVING
@jimbishop5124
10 ай бұрын
Happy Veterans day
@romo2300
10 ай бұрын
If things don’t work out with abf come to estes we’re paying just as much and if ur out of Dallas they got freight and you won’t ever get layed off x board 5 days out you’ll make good money your first year.. if you started at estes 3 years ago in Dallas you would have a 650 mile turn home everyday or any day start you want on x board lol we’re at 85 cents a mile x board come January and bids 80
@donmorgan3716
10 ай бұрын
We are in a national freight recession. You need to ride it out. The grass isn't greener on the other side.
@melvinkirk
10 ай бұрын
I've been a truck driver since 1982. And freak has been always like that slows down but it picks back up again, And oh, if I were you, i'd stay.!
@BOX94FromThaCo
10 ай бұрын
First like to thank you for your services as to serving, you seem new but know the game. ABF is a great company but they at times have there ups and downs. Right now trucking is really not good industry as myself I had a issues when I came back to work and notice some changes. By you being in the guard and your hours are reduce you do qualify for your unemployment. Guard should had let you know about applying. If you have't then you should. As for trucking its not gonna be any better or back maybe to somewhat normal until after the elections.
@johnlawrence7168
10 ай бұрын
That’s why it’s called seniority earn your wings
@MrByTheMile
10 ай бұрын
Always good to say the company paid health and pension is thanks to teamsters. 🤙🏽
@donttruckhere
10 ай бұрын
teamsters are the sole reason thousands lose jobs in LTL over the years bunch of crooked thieves
@5musicman
10 ай бұрын
You should really consider working for Estes Express Lines. Best trucking job I have had in the 34 Years I've been driving. The only 100% debt free ltl carrier out there. And they are still Family owned. Extra board works different. You are on the road for 5 days then 2 days off. The days you work are based on seniority. You may not start until Thursday or Friday but at the end of 5 days you are home for 2 days The have a terminal in Aurora CO, and Dallas, Ft Worth , and a new terminal in Arlington TX. 3 cent raise coming after the first of the year making top out at well over 80 cpm.
@jimbishop5124
10 ай бұрын
You should look into Pro Drivers why times are slow so you can still work for ABF Fright
@NorthEastLowrider4lyfe
10 ай бұрын
What is Pro Driver's?
@jimbishop5124
10 ай бұрын
Pro Drivers is a Is staffing agency for truck drivers you would for company's that are needing truck drivers. They are Is nationwide sometimes the work is not ideal but it's better than not having work
@jimbishop5124
10 ай бұрын
If you google pro drivers there number is on there web page. It wouldn't hurt to give them a call for anyone that's having problems with no work
@NorthEastLowrider4lyfe
10 ай бұрын
@@jimbishop5124 Thankyou for that information! It would be especially beneficial for times when freight is slow.
@DaveG7920
10 ай бұрын
That Hog board thing sounds ridiculous.
@burtcampbell1452
10 ай бұрын
Yeah well- you have to make yourself available dude- that's probably a hog board do- be available and you'll have more work- go up for noon or 1800 and you'll work- I did it at yellow freight- 12 years- its a pain in the ass - remember if you are fatigued from waiting- you can drop to another call block
@thearmyvettrucker5410
10 ай бұрын
I will give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you don't know. I sit all week available on the board waiting for a call. It's not like I am passing night runs or taking weekends off. I only will actually get a call on Friday or Saturday. So this is not an issue of me not making myself available. The issue is there is not enough freight to go around unless you've been here 6-10+ years.
@RebellionUnderground
10 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t quit ABF unless you just absolutely have too but Old Dominion is hiring Linehaul in Dallas I believe.
@homc1947
10 ай бұрын
We are putting on alott of Drivers at the USPS starting wage is 31.93hr We have o er 300 different health insurance options And As A Disabled Vet You would be hired over any non vet and when your hired as a Vet this no 90 day probation. We also have a union pension and matching g 401 k.We are also getting rid of contractors hauling mail and coming back to us.Just go ing you a option
@thearmyvettrucker5410
10 ай бұрын
That’s interesting info! Thank you!
@denisryle6410
10 ай бұрын
I am retired city driver out of Chicago local 705 with 33 years in the union . I worked for Yellow freight for 25 years retired in 2006 I went threw what your going through many times . recession no freight. I was a 10% and worked Monday Thursday Friday and weekends. Just stick it out every one is slow . You will get whiskers . Remember your working for that pension! That’s your retirement. What’s happening to you happens to all bottom board guys . seniority is everything . This will not be the only time this happens. Every 3 to 5 years this will happen. I finally made 90% and got a bid and starting time only to become a 10% with layoffs . Finally a i was a 90% and got enough seniority. Yellow was a good company then just like ABF . When I started there was a two tear pay system it took new drivers 18 months to make scale . It sucks but it’s life in the LTL industry. I moved from outside Chicago to Grand Junction Colorado. Living the teamster dream . Your just beginning life with ABF you need to get 5 to 7 years to to we’re you will work every week. Good luck . Remember you work for a very good trucking company. It’s hard and stressful when there’s no freight. It’s very hard for me to no longer see yellow trucks on the road . Enjoy your videos brings back lots of memories. Be safe ✌️Brother life always gets better find a way to survive it’s worth it
@jaandjay
10 ай бұрын
From my understanding, when yellow bankrupt, abf tried to raise prices to match carriers like OD and fedex but it backfired causing lost of business
@powerlifter5000
10 ай бұрын
I was told the same thing from tje teamsters 10urs ago, I got screwed by the company and the teamsters. Double and triple verify your time if you go the border. Other then that it's the the trucking life. Union driving is one of the worst driving I ever did in my 27yrs of trucking. Good luck Thank you for your service
@2Brandec
10 ай бұрын
One place you should look into is Chick Fil A Supply of you quit. I’ll be checking them out if they ever come to Cincinnati. Has it picked up any??
@Trucking4America316
10 ай бұрын
Central MN terminal on Friday laid off 3 guys, cut out 3 bids, I got pushed off my bid I was finally getting used to the bid I was on.... The very next day they had half dozen people working overtime... doesn't sit right with me, laying off guys and then having guys on overtime the next day.
@rockeerockey6941
10 ай бұрын
During the feast during covid thousands of fly by night companies emerged. Now the fammon is wearing out many if not all these new companies and drivers. Also, many otr drivers got sucked into stupid lease/purchase and they'll take any rate to pay for these ripoff leases. Further, some drivers bought new equipment during the feast and now are barely making truck payments and will take any rate. Many are in default on loans, time will sort everything out, but until that happens, times will be super tough. I forgot to mention the current administration has an anti diesel/gasoline policy, which caused high fuel prices
@xaemcfly916
9 ай бұрын
In my opinion use the time you have and need to put other things in place. Having a Union Job has it perks and also its drawbacks. I say that because I myself was low on the seniority board with UPS and after 5 years just decided to walk away in search of what I thought would’ve been better at the time and now I’m somewhat regretting it. Just do what you can do and try your best to stick it out. Because if I can be blessed with another opportunity to get back in to a Union job or more precisely where you’re at with ABF or UPS I’m definitely not gonna let it get away from me again
@xaemcfly916
9 ай бұрын
Stay safe and keep the faith it’ll come at right moment for you buddy.
@kevinwhite9842
10 ай бұрын
Logan if you get laid off use your Southern Modified bumb in the Southern conference if you need to . We have 20 guys setting sometimes in 034 . It's going to pickup this month. But you have a option I'm the Southern conference
@MH-xz3uw
10 ай бұрын
I think you should stay. My dad work for Carolina Freight for around 35yrs and 1 yrs after ABF bought them.
@jimbishop5124
10 ай бұрын
I see you have a radio in the truck now 🎉
@chrisced007
10 ай бұрын
The 2024 model year Mack trucks have them. It’s quite nice.
@joesmo4642
9 ай бұрын
Well, you got a complicate everything by throwing Colorado into the mix. It’s expensive to move in Colorado’s expensive.
@jamesoquinn9168
10 ай бұрын
WTF? Amazon is shipping tooth brushes, and tomatoe soup, and trucking companies are dropping like flys! Make it make sence!
@burtcampbell1452
10 ай бұрын
Remember MOST LINEHAUL LTL FREIGHT RUNS AT NIGHT!!!!
@chiphurst3390
10 ай бұрын
Well this part of the year is a slow down for freight I am retired fedex freight they have big terminals down there southeastern freight is a good to go to I worked for as well
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