3 Month Paycheck Review With Knight Transportation For Rookie Truck Driver !
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Hi I'm Chris Your Rookie Truck Driver Here. Come Enjoy this trucking vlog with me as I ride around Untied States as I chase my dream of been a truck driver and save my way to real estate.
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Glad to see more and more youngsters staying on the right path and getting into trucking. Keep grinding young man 💰 💪
Thank you and I love it so im staying here for sure
Yep some of us seen a video and got hooked! I'm in trucking school now. Got my pre trip down and ironing out my incab then im good to roll. my backing manuevers are solid not perfect but i wont struggle at a truck stop lol. Went on the road for 3hrs in my first week aswell never had sat in a semi and drove it forward until this week. Didnt kill anyone or leave my lane. And i was fighting winds too :(
@@IparanoiaZ I've been thinking about getting into trucking, how much does trucking school typically cost?
@@carriedflawless6220 Depends on the school, Usually anywhere for 4-13 thousand. Roadmaster is the most expensive. Look for grants in ur state or city to help pay for school they will cover it.
@Jermaine Ellison oh trust me, you will still struggle at a truck stop. Unless you're already backing in between trailers at your school and even then you will still struggle lol
This is how you defeat the enemy! Go find a trade/profession and hustle and create wealth. Proud of you, young man.
Thank you so much and you said it this is how we WIN
@@chrisdementtrucking 🍊
I guess, if that enemy is idle hands but how does money and materials defeat THE enemy? Well it doesn’t.
Who's the enemy?
@@MaynardJamesKeenan09 Sin and pleasure is my enemy.
I think we all deal some variation of sin. That is the enemy. Sin has fruit, so does righteousness through God and His Son Jesus Christ.
Sin is the enemy and indulging in it, because it slowly kills its victims, which is you.
That is why I made my previous comment, because to be honest it made me boil, I wish it was as easy as working a job and stacking wealth but that won’t help not in the short term except pleasure and definitely not in the long term because you will still be empty and miserable, and from my experiences being empty and miserable has it’s fruit. Look around you and you will how miserable and empty most people are without God but with wealth and pleasure.
I’m also a rookie. I’ve been trucking about 8 months for a company called Wayne Sanderson farms. I haul chicken feed on a daily basis and I bring in around 1200 to 1700 weekly. This is a local position. All this to say
you don’t always have to go OTR first to get to the bag. Keep on truckin!! 💪🏽
Definitely definitely keep wheels moving
Which state are you in?
@@trytontaylor7265 Tennessee
You get more experience OTR.
@@chrisdementtrucking nice I'm team truck driving and we deliver from Wayne farms in Albertville to California
20 year veteran. Number 1 rule, stay safe, always. Make smart decisions, and get out and look. When in doubt, get out. It'll save you from a preventable accident. Which is grounds for termination. These companies won't hesitate to give you the boot if the accident could have been prevented. They have zero loyalty , always remember that. Stay safe young fella.
G.o.a.l Get out and look 👀 💪🏽
@@bobbyjohnson6492 what is get out and look
@@DrezzyEFTP One on the most dangerous things in trucking and backing up/reversing so G.O.A.L. just means Get out and look. If u feel unsure where your backing into. Don't wanna hit anything or anyone.
Thank you love this advice
@@DrezzyEFTPwhen backing up like in a parking space
I'm 48 and had my CDL for 20 years and having your CDL license is like gold because you don't have to worry about working a low paying bomb 9 to 5 job you can make your money well in peace and earn a great living no matter if you running otr or local best decision a young brother could ever make you may even get your own truck one day keep up that positive energy ✊✊✊✊✊
Thank you and I definitely will
I’ve had my CDL for 27 years. Only drove locally now.
I have my degree but am kind of burnt out after only 2 years. I just want a straightforward job that’ll make me some money. Is getting your CDL worth it?
@@eligreg99absolutely
@@eligreg99most aren’t telling you just how many hours they have to work to earn that money!
At 54 and use to drive tractors let me say, "You have saved your life by driving tractors. You can live were you want to live, and you don't have to be stuck in as fast-food store or a warehouse." The older you get, the more you will be happy over the road.
He is right been in a warehouse for 23 yrs tired of this looking into trucking now.
Dang you’re killing it on the miles! Awesome video being so open and honest on what to expect being new to the industry!
This is so dope bro. I’m on my 2nd month of driving and I got an account with Amazon paying 2000 a week. So I do two weeks out & come home not bad for a rookie so I can’t complain but keep up the hard work Driver! Nothing but GREATNESS 💪🏽☝🏽
Damn who you drive for
@@chrisdementtrucking I drive for an owner operator but seeing how much rookies are making in big companies rn just makes me appreciate the opportunity
@@gcbikelife9928 without doubt im coming for that give me a year
@@chrisdementtrucking na Chris you stay loyal and get your own truck
Wow
Props my man. Keep it up, your doing well. Hard work always pays off glad you are getting what you want and need out of your career!
That’s love bro , thank you
I am proud of you; keep setting a good example for the young men in your city and throughout the States.😎💪
You have a great Job! I been thinking about Knight myself. Thanks for all your great videos 🙂👍
what a good kid. your parents should be proud of you
Im barely studying for this. I want a CDL. Its been a dream since a kid but life barely letting me hit those notes right now. I need all the cheers i can get. Im proud of you bro, you did it. I wanna be up there too. Thanks for sharing🙏🏻 stay safe!
Gotta study, can’t miss a beat!
You got this!
It’s a blessing to see you young ones doing something legit an positive an not being in the streets much love even more respect
Congratulations young man!! Wish you the best of luck my man!! Keep rolling hard and don’t listen to the negativity!
Definitely, people always have thoughts when it ain’t there life
I got 2 more weeks of school then I'll be ready to run. Don't know if I want long distance but I ain't afraid of hitting the road. Your video was very transparent thank you
Hard work pays off man , keep on trucking 🚚
Big wheels keep on turning!
Thank you bro I be wacthing you videos they help me out I’m on my first week of training god bless you bro
This is the best video I have seen so far when it comes to trucking, thanks bro for the info
Keep the good attitude. Let all the safe miles come to ya 💸
Proud of you! 😊 keep doing yo thing!
Congratulations young man!!! Keep up the hard work, and your money will grow:)
Shoutout you bro I’m currently getting into this field love to see young brothers on the right path ✊🏿
Definitely good luck on your path keep your eyes open and stay strong and focus
One of the best Trucking videos I've ever seen! Truly running the Gauntlet! Big Ups!!
Yeah man you’re doing it! For a rookie to break top ten is awesome. Keep up the good work
I’m a 20+ year guy and you’re doing great! You revenues will increase by being consistent regardless of pay scale. In other words, the jack rabbit 🐇 will get burned out and won’t finish the race ! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Congrats man! Hard work pays off!
I admire your hustle young brother! I wish there were more like you. Keep up the good work! 👍
I appreciate that!
Bro I'm starting trucking school tomorrow & ive been watching madddd videos .. i can honestly say you got one of the MOST upfront, honest & grabbing video.. i can feel the realness in this!!
Keep trucking bro .. be safe out there driver‼️💪🏽🦍
Thank you and good luck
How’s your trucking experience? & how did school go
I'm very proud of you. Just starting out and doing great things, keep up the great work my brother
Thank you
I literally “Subscribed” because of the grind this gentleman is on…. Awesome work king 👑 keep doing a great job. Please understand that ‘Truckers’ makes America move forward.
Thanks for the sub!
Im 21 currently driving trains and been thinking about getting into the trucking industry, preciate it for the video bro live it up🔥🔥💪🏽
How is it driving trains? Would you recommend it?
Im with knight rn with a trainer I’m in Fresno CA thanks Man U made me come with knight
Congratulations
Keep doing ur thing young man. U are doing a great job. Keep Truckin
Keep pushing the money will come! Staying safe is the goal!! Get your experience and go drive for Walmart
I have been doing trade work and thought about switching to Truck Driving I rather be on the road driving. I am tired of selling jobs as a service person. It seems like trucking is a peaceful job. Dude I don't even know you and I am proud of you keep it up I will be showing this to my nephew. Stay positive and keep it up as long as you getting money.
Definitely and i hope you find your peace
i am 21 and just started driving locally for a Crane & Equipment company i bring home $1200-1600 weekly depending on hours that week. keep on trucking!! opportunities are endless with that CDL in hand.
Yes sir
What city?if you don’t mind me asking
I do that just mowing lawns with weekends off and I get to finish my full time schoolwork for a masters. That’s not it my guy y’all getting finessed with y’all time. But if that’s what floats your boat being on other peoples commands that’s cool
@@tizzyupt Jacksonville, FL.
@@Whatguywhat Gotta start somewhere I’m sure you worked for somebody before you got to where your at.
You are doing Amazing....I have been with Swift since 2001 and since Knight and Swift are one and seeing what you are doing on your own after 3 months is to be celebrated. 🎉 Great job.....I am now on the Owner Operator side and love how I have been treated. Great Job Great Video.
Congratulations
VERY IMPRESSIVE! Keep it up young Sir & you will continued to be blessed.
Keep going lil brother however the cookie crumbles your still going the right direction
Hey man I’m 21 just got into trucking a lil over a year ago I drive for fedex glad to see other young people driving keep it up man be safe
Thank you bro and same to ya
You Driving Day Cab for Fed Ex?
@@chuckgripp7209 who ?
@@chrisdementtruckingday cab is local ltl stuff... Or is he in a box truck . I drive a daycab single axle cuz I bump tight spots at hospitals. Don't do linen ever ! Lol
Thats dope good to see some youth get out there and build their own keep pushing
Much respect. Keep grindin and keep that positive energy. You are on a the path to success. Good work!
Appreciate that
Hey Chris, love the content you are making and showing what a hard driven person like you, can accomplish. I work with RTS financial and we offer fuel, factoring and load board. Let me know if you need anything!
Thank you for that I will keep in mind
I spent 7 years traveling abroad and now I will be going through paid training in two weeks! I have been homeless for quite a while now because I simply refuse to pay 40-50% of my income to rent. I have financial goals that mean more to me than having a place. Anyway, I'm going from teaching Spanish to driving. I will be covering the entire process on my channel: the good and the bad.
Take care, everyone.
I love tto hear that
How are you doing ? I’m in the same boat now
For a rookie you doing good bro keep that hustle up! Stay safe driver!
God bless you. Happy for you. I just my CDL learning to see what opportunities are out there. Thank you for the video.
Best of luck!
You are definitely using trucking as a great road map. Can’t wait to start driving and I pray I love it. Congratulations
Best of luck!
I m in school,have my CDL a exam next week, good luck everyone!!!
Trucking is great if you don’t mind being away from home. I stopped driving in 1998 and I drove 650 miles a day and made it home 2 days a month. Get your one year in and go with a better company. Good luck be safe.
Definitely
❤ still following your journey!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! 💪🏾
Thank you!!
Knight must have changed a lot since I left. I was out of the Carlisle terminal. I had a non preventable in Stafford county VA. They told me to call my Mom to pick me up because they didn't want to pay $89 for a hotel. They were my last OTR company. Good job young man!
Yea they been taking care of me from the jump
Cant wait to start at Knight hyped man just got my cdl a few days ago
congratulations
The video was awesome,keep grinding much respect.
I’m proud of you young man! 💪🏾
yep that's why I'm still with knight myself, good company and home time like he says is true.
Man literally have no complaints but that I wish all trailers had air on tires 😂😂😂
@@chrisdementtrucking lol really doe
My first job was trans am trucking stay with them 4 months and knight called me and said I can work for them for them to be ah big ass company they treat there drivers like people and understand they are people that have problems like everybody else good mega
I'm gonna give you a thumbs up just because I like your attitude. 👍
What Good Chris first I want to say congratulations and welcome to the trucking industry Im a former Knight. Refrigerated Driver keep Grind hard lil Bro and make sure to put some money away for just in case shit happens I see knight still have that sliding pay scale
I been in game going 9 years in June Brotha from one brotha to another I just want to say I’m proud of you be safe
Thank you and I definitely put money up, i have 15% of every check going to another bank account that i never touch
@@chrisdementtrucking that’s great Brotha
Knight has a great family atmosphere. They let you go home when you want too. Get your experience and move on. I'm sure most folks getting into trucking don't make close to what your making. I found a local job making about the same.
Touch freight? Food service?
hows it been working for knight i spoke to a recruiter it seems like a really good place to work
Good Job Bro...keep going..U got it💯
Keep grinding
Your doning great
$1,200 per check is not unrealistic. I'm a manager for another major trucking company. And our regional drivers make a minimum $1,650 per week. Keep on shooting higher and higher my man.
you have any advice for getting in it’s plenty of discouraging videos regarding pay
@@guap8391 Often times you have to get 6 months - 2 years under your belt before you can get those real nice paychecks. We have a 2-year minimum unless we REALLY need drivers. Until then, $1,400 or so per week may be common. Don't be too loyal to any one company. There's always somebody else out there paying more. Look for companies that have start-up accounts as they're the most likely to have pay that reflects modern times. And it should go without saying... But OTR and regional will always pay more than somebody who wants to be home every night. So try to be flexible.
@@guap8391Which company
You the man dude, keep truckin!
Honest great info for someone looking at getting into trucking! thank you sir
I was making 1300 gross on a local account, just switched trailers with a driver everyday (only worked 7.5 hours every day) but my company lost the contract to penske. Now I'm hauling fuel and grossing atleast 1600 per week (sometimes over 2k depending on the hours). I have all endorsements and 2yrs of experience (all local experience) no OTR
😭
@Chris Dement Trucking I was sick when I lost that job but Im happy asf now. 1600 gross on a slow week (40hours), 2400 on a reg week (60hours)
@@LEGENDOFSEVENN bro is class b worth it?
@@TheTiredhermit it depends on your goal
@@LEGENDOFSEVENN if I don’t plan on going Otr I’ll be good with class A?
Things have changed since I was there in 2016. I was lucky to take home $700-900 a week. As far as the fuel bonus, I never hit it since. I ran alot in the south so idling was a must to get good rest
I left in 2018. $700/week
Basicly same here 🙃 I’m doing gas transportation
@@juanelote I hauled gas for a year. Decent money but the fumes killed me. Ended up leaving the industry in 2021
Keep on Running Young Blood;
you're gonna make it, Dude.
You're a True Success.
Thank you I definitely appreciate the wise words
Thanks for sharing Chris. Good video.
Get your experience up and run lease for 1 year figure out the business and get your own truck with your name on the title and your looking at 6k a weekly then 10k a week for 40 weeks a year net 150k a year after expense... you own the truck and trailer you can pay your kids to wash the truck up to 12 k from 7 to 14 put that in a Ira and avoid tax on the 12k PLUS 7 YEARS 84k you can pull out at age 18 and leave the interest in and your kid has 84 k taxless for education and still keep the interest compounding for retirement.
GENERATIONAL WEALTH
😮💨😮💨😮💨 yea me and gotta talk more for sure
@@chrisdementtrucking keep your eye on the prize and build your credit
@@skipdegraff6547 already in 750 club
Wow, a financially literate trucker ! My hat goes off to you sir fr🫵🏽👏🏽
Big props to you my brotha. Im going into my 3rd week of driving school and will be on the road for the first time next week.
I love content like this as its very informative and inspiring going forward in my own career. Im a content creator as well for Martial arts, filming and gaming, so I'll definitely be posting my trucking content as well going forward.
Blessings to you my guy, keep up the great work and I'll see you on the road 💯
Thank you and good luck on your journey many blessings to you and your family
Great to hear, I’ll be applying for cdl school, hope that I can get well quick,to be independent for myself…
I salute u young brother! Keep up the good wrk! If u want them big checks weekly go to welding school and get OTR!!! checks gone 2500!!
Yessir🔥3.5 months as well for me keep at it with the updates💪🏾!!
Definitely will lets keep grinding
That overnight stuff is harder than it seems. Only a few can get used to that schedule very tough, I surprised myself when I found out I couldn’t do it.
Graveyard Shift.. If it was easy everyone would do it. hehehe :)
Yea your soft
Night shift was def easier because nobody would bother you and less work to me, but if you enjoy being around your family it’s def not it
@@rtj2397 mane I ain't got no family in the U.S states lol I didn't know about nightshift that sounds lit. I'm 22 tryna get into CDL driving
I'm 58 and I tried to join knight but they denied me and I really wanted to get down with knight because of watching your videos , I thought they was a good company, but I guess they don't want older drivers...I have my A license just needed a Refresher and was ready to join the team....good luck bro...
You ain’t missing anything much trust me , the start with them is always pretty
What did they tell you ? I was in class with someone who was 60 something .
Its not the age, they just have tuff verification process I know someone who was 24 who got denied
They said they didn't need me , I don't know why I told them I had six months experience 20 years ago...but I Have a A license..and just need retraining..but they denied me.
@@ZULU25LF I wouldn’t give up try swift and prime it’s a process but it has a good payoff plus your still young enough to get 10 years out of driving or more if you wanted to
Good job man. Thanks for the transparency
Congrats bro! keep making smart decisions and that money.
That pay is good while it’s slow… when you get a dedicated route you’ll definitely make more… stick with it… congrats
Thank you I certainly will
I just told him that ex knight driver here Lakeland terminal (Publix account) I left them when they took me off that account I wasn’t going back OTR with them and y’all just showed me this is where the money at
@@561roadrunner4 i wonder why you got removed from the account
@@chrisdementtrucking they had like 30 drivers on the acct and my truck was acting up and had to bring it to the yard to get work done and that was there chance to get me off the account ran out of Jacksonville Publix dc on beaver street
@@561roadrunner4 damn im sorry that happen
If your truck has cab heater, doesn’t it also have a/c through the apu as well so you don’t have run the truck for a/c. As far as your pay goes, making $1200 or more a week is not hard to do. Get you experience at Knight and then move on to a better paying company. They are out there, you don’t have to accept low pay for a long stretch of time. Treat yourself better with a better company
Definitely and if so for a/c part i need learn more
Keep grinding young man. GREAR JOB
I did 18 yrs of truck an counting keep trucking ur doin good who ever trained u should be proud ur making him or her look Good super dope
Lol 😂 thank you
Damn those checks sounds good especially compared to what I'm making now at this job nothing I'm getting into trucking!
Well hey man if you wanna come join team let me know i can get you
@@chrisdementtrucking okay man because I'm bout tired of making no money and my job ends the end of March
@@tavarisstewart6324 have got your cdl permit yet
@@chrisdementtrucking I haven't yet man but you know I had it 2 times and down graded it for others jobs but not no more!
Your crazy if you don't. After couple years experience Walmart is paying 115k
I hope you keep it up, and if you plan on staying a truck driver get your own truck (the best priced reliable truck under 700k miles)...2500miles and $1200 is not enough for the work you put in.
Thank you thank you noted
@@chrisdementtruckingever looked into kllm ? Start at .60 cpm. And depending on your account, you’ll make decent money. Better than knight at least I think
@@deesplash7087 lol 😂 yeap made video about a while by takes about 3-4 months to even get trainer
@@chrisdementtrucking oh shii, I’m not surprised. They have way too many students being pumped out their academies each week damn near
Thats good. Happy for you!
Big ups young King! Keep it going
I did my first year at West Express and average baby 750 to 800 clear the week. Just moved on to a smaller OTR company and my first two weeks 7200 MI and the paycheck was 4500 for the two weeks
Hopefully you can get those miles forever
@@chrisdementtrucking I doubt I will, but looks like 3000 miles a week may be possible here, if so I'll be very stoked.
@@chrisdementtrucking do you get Wi-Fi mobile to complete any schooling or extra trading endeavors?
@@Whatguywhat really not understanding your question
Ltl is where you need to be for that $1200+ a week bring home. I gross $2250 a week and bring home between $1400-1500 a week driving line haul for Dayton freight. Right now line haul pays 74 cents a mile
That's what's up. How many hours typically?
Usually around 55 for a median. We’re on a 60 hour clock but most other ltl companies run a 70 hour clock. Also home every night as well. I’m not sure where you live but Estes has a lot of terminals in every state and I believe they are topped out at 76 cents a mile right now
@@ericcottey87do you need experience to get on ltl?
@@stevo6891 not necessarily. Our company actually has a driver trainer program if you don’t have a cdl already but if you already have a cdl and don’t have any or much experience they do take that as well most of the time. Our raises this year put us at $32.75 hourly for city deliveries with overtime after 40 hours and out new line haul rate is .77 cents a mile
Aye cuz ima proud of you fr ❤
I have been driving since 1989, so a long time. Now, I own my own company and truck hauling manufactured homes and modular office buildings. I charge 6.50 to 7 dollars a mile. In a good month, I can make 40 to 45k to the truck. In a slow month, 20 to 25k. There is absolutely no way I would be gone in my truck for a week and make 1,000 to 1,500 a week. It's absolutely ridiculous pay for the hours that an otr driver gets.
Of course not you have over 20+ years experience and own equipment , why would you
Stop lying. U don’t make that much money
How much would it cost to transport a double wide to a piece of land? Lets say under 50 miles away.
How can u compare specialized freight to general dry van? We are all impressed with your earnings. We really are...
So if u own your own truck then u make the big bucks?
Once you get about 6 months... You'll be able to go find local or regional jobs that's gonna pay 1200 or better each week and usually you're home daily
😮💨 point me to their direction
@@chrisdementtrucking Change fleets with Knight lol. You can do local with knight you dont have to do OTR lol
@@IparanoiaZ what about with class B
@ObservantHomosapien What about class B? I don't understand the question. But it should be the same depends on the company.
@@chrisdementtrucking look around on indeed
Thx for sharing your knowledge/experience. Great videos. 💯
Thank you definitely
Thanks so much for the information. I'm thinking about joining Knight. Stay safe out there.
Thank you an definitely if you join lmk so we can get referral
Looking to get out there in February after the Winter. You got me motivated man 1 rack a week starting out. I can Definitely Pump up
Man and it gets better
dope video, thats good money, I start with a trainer on the 20th, cant wait
I always knew i wanted to do something either outside or hands on. Even when i was in high school and had a plan laid out by my guidance counselor and my parents, i knew it was more or less their plan. After 1 day of college, i dropped out, went to ups, and even tho i got fired, i now have enough to join a cdl class and hit the road with all the other blue collar workers who decided that sitting in college for 2-8 years for a job that is basically the same thing all over the country isnt for them. Chase the bag bro, and ima see u on the road soon
You are honest and hardworking man 🙏🏻
I appreciate that
Great work!
I am looking forward to ssing how the journey tunrs out
I wish you the best young man. God bless you.
Thank you so much
Hell yeah man great breakdown
Man keep doing ur thing bruh enjoy the video 👍🏾
Thank you, I will
I peace from Brooklyn ny i was a trainer out of Chicago for Knight Transportation get company young man will enhance keep doing your thing enhancement in life as a man
Thank thank you