A FULL DAY of WORK with an INTERMODAL DRIVER ( ME) from BEGINNING to the END !!

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  • čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
  • What's gals and guys.. in this video i thought i would do a full day of work and show anybody who is
    thinking about doing this type of work how a day could go. Now i hit a couple of hick ups and i recovered , but the days don't always going as planned or don't always go bad. it's really up to you and how you handle it and push on the next move or call it one for the day if things are going to bad, but i hope this video was helpful and peace.
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Komentáře • 145

  • @TruckingandLife
    @TruckingandLife  Před 3 lety +3

    * NEED 1 ON 1 COACHING* www.truckingandlifecoaching@gmail.com

    • @elpidiomendezjr.6744
      @elpidiomendezjr.6744 Před 3 lety +1

      Where are you located?

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 3 lety +2

      @@elpidiomendezjr.6744 Chi town.

    • @elpidiomendezjr.6744
      @elpidiomendezjr.6744 Před 3 lety +1

      Oh I'm in Dallas, tomorrow is my first day starting hauling containers.. is there any advice you can tell please tell me... I would really appreciate it.. thanks

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 3 lety +3

      @@elpidiomendezjr.6744 the best Advice I can give you is "DON'T BE SCARED, BE VERY CAUTIOUS" check everything on the chassis and box before you move it and watch the weights pulling out of the rails with heavy loads! Everything else will work itself out big bro! Most stuff you're going to deal with is on this channel lol!

    • @elpidiomendezjr.6744
      @elpidiomendezjr.6744 Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks a lot bro. I really appreciate it I'll keep watching your videos they really helped me a lot...

  • @topkat48
    @topkat48 Před 4 lety +19

    I really enjoyed the video of your "full" day, from crib to the end of your day. Enjoyable. I appreciate you carrying your food as opposed to fast-food restaurants. "Weight Station" closed, sometimes the little things make a driver happy! "Sweet" backing job at the rails. Eat healthy, stay healthy!

    • @truckingandlifelife1775
      @truckingandlifelife1775 Před 4 lety +2

      Thanks T.B.T.K I thought this would be different and also answer a lot of questions about how a day can possibly go doing this type of work... and I'm working on the healthy eating lol! Be safe!

    • @topkat48
      @topkat48 Před 4 lety +2

      @@truckingandlifelife1775 Man, I must say, this may be your best video

  • @mattgipson5523
    @mattgipson5523 Před 4 lety +8

    I just realized you from Chicago when I saw that CTA BUS lol....New subscriber Much love from the Windy City

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 4 lety +2

      I didn't even pay attention to the CTA bus LOL! yeah i am chi town born and raised. thanks for subing M.G

  • @will6295
    @will6295 Před 4 měsíci +1

    thank u for this video, i start orientation next week for intermodal coming from reefer/dry van. also im a new cdl holder only about a year in. your video gave me more insight on what my daily routine may be like. stay safe driver

  • @JohnBrown-xn1oq
    @JohnBrown-xn1oq Před 3 lety +6

    Now that's what I call a day no additives I love this clip

  • @josemanuelmartinez2653
    @josemanuelmartinez2653 Před 3 lety +5

    Nice video, thanks.
    By the way, God knows why delays happen. I learned by being on the road. Is like preventing some thing that is not meant for you. Take a deep breath and be thankful, is just a short temporary moment of the day. God Bless you all 🙏🇲🇽🇺🇸💜

  • @auspiciouscloud8786
    @auspiciouscloud8786 Před 3 lety +5

    Thank you for all the effort for us, very helpful indeed! 👍🏼❤️😃🚛

  • @Rollingwithruckus
    @Rollingwithruckus Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you for making this video 💪👍 just got my twic card and don't know anything about intermodal trucking

  • @WorldOfAmazing101plus
    @WorldOfAmazing101plus Před 2 lety +2

    Nice video great insight into Intermodal work. It’s definitely frustrating when your ready to roll but have to wait on other people to free up.

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 2 lety

      Thanks S R! It's one of my biggest Petpiv's waiting on other people that could careless about your time ya know!

  • @abiyahabiyelbetsalel2869
    @abiyahabiyelbetsalel2869 Před 2 lety +3

    🙏😊👍❤️
    They should let you park your truck where ever you want.

  • @gooddeeds2133
    @gooddeeds2133 Před 4 lety +6

    I rocked to the end. CSX 53, Dong Fang 40, EMP ex Hub Group 53, then ended with a ONE box. Looked like a Hapag Lloyd though. Your a hard worker. I like that. Put that work in.

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 4 lety +1

      thanks G.D i appreciate the support yup i ended with a hapaq Lloyd. gotta put that work in....when it make sense lol! peace and be safe

    • @stooges2967
      @stooges2967 Před 3 lety

      Mans knows his containers!

  • @sammyrance
    @sammyrance Před 3 lety +1

    You ain’t lying sometimes you gotta scream. You can be so on point like a knife and something is always ready to slow you down. Then the receiver looking at you crazy lol

  • @woodsbikes6130
    @woodsbikes6130 Před 4 lety +4

    Now that was a really good video Bro. Nice to see what you go through to git er done 😁. Glad wasn't too crazy for ya.
    Be safe y'all and Cool Runnings 😎.

    • @truckingandlifelife1775
      @truckingandlifelife1775 Před 4 lety +2

      What's up W.B I thought this would give a little insight on what can possibly happen in a days work ya know.. thanks big bro!

    • @woodsbikes6130
      @woodsbikes6130 Před 4 lety +1

      @@truckingandlifelife1775 That looked like one your better days. 😁.

  • @easypath4322
    @easypath4322 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for the video, I am working on leaving the dry van for the intermodal. This is so informative, thanks again.

  • @cheesepark7670
    @cheesepark7670 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video my brother … I’m a new owner operator here the the San Francisco Bay Area thinking about running threw the rail yards and ports also

  • @happycamper6718
    @happycamper6718 Před 3 lety +2

    You the man Homie! I remember my time in chi town back in 2013 signed lease to own with Comtrak before they become Hub group I started may 2013 I fired hub in November 2014, they started with scandalous shit so I gave em the 🥾 I bought 03 Columbia with dd 60 series 12.7 with 925k on it for 13.5k cash lease on to BTT in June 2015 BTT is now XPO I got 1,423,00 on my truck now soon as my wrench can fit me in I’m gonna do in-frame rebuild it’s time still got tons of power but I see the signs and I don’t want to have the motor tell me I do the telling just like I do the driving. Anyway I love not having any payments on my truck and I really love not having to go to any of chi town rails global 1,2,4 or CP rail and Dalton. I’m still going to rails there just in DET. Anyway be safe and keep your eye on the prize 😎

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 3 lety +1

      What's up H.C! I'm glad that worked out for with that Colombia and I already know how that hub group stuff can go big bro! I been there and done that twice lol! I understand about the telling the truck and not the truck telling you what to do! My buddy just turned 2 mil on his Columbia.. Mercedes engine no overhaul and he still running it hard be safe big bro!

  • @incognegro2315
    @incognegro2315 Před 2 lety +2

    I was watching your video a month ago, I didn’t know what intermodal trucking was like. I just got a job fresh out off trucking school doing intermodal work out of Markham. I love it! Drop & Hook life. Plus it pays good! But the job does have its disadvantages. Dealing with those kiosk and fucked up trailers and chassis🥴

  • @marcosramirez8322
    @marcosramirez8322 Před 4 lety +3

    Trucking and life 👍🏻😃🚛

  • @sideskraft
    @sideskraft Před 3 lety +3

    Looks like the easiest way to the Joliet terminal from the east is to take 80 to 355 north to US-6 west. Is that the one you were driving to? At 15:07 that looks like northbound Briggs St just past the 80 interchange. I'm not a truck driver but I had a customer in that area and often took Briggs north to get on 80 west to see customers in Iowa and S Dakota. I see Briggs will take you up to the terminal as well.

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah I was driving to g4 i took i80 to rt53 south and came up layaway!

  • @tinamichelle6969
    @tinamichelle6969 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much for sharing your day. Just got my Class A permit and I'm looking to get into Intermodal..
    I see sometimes I'll have to scream AR thr Rail yards🤣🤣🤣

  • @Truthbetold1990
    @Truthbetold1990 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks

  • @josejuanitac.1114
    @josejuanitac.1114 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for this video...keep up the good work man!
    God bless!

  • @Truthbetold1990
    @Truthbetold1990 Před 2 lety +1

    Relax brother you don’t handle stress very well, bad and good days are gonna happen

  • @raworthyel3786
    @raworthyel3786 Před 3 lety +2

    Good idea to show it.

  • @funkymonk542
    @funkymonk542 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video 👍Be safe !

  • @ronaldpenny4243
    @ronaldpenny4243 Před 4 lety +3

    DOT blitzing this week

    • @truckingandlifelife1775
      @truckingandlifelife1775 Před 4 lety

      What's up R.P yeah I know all about the blitz going on this week s.m.h.. they have to make up for that rona19 ya know!

  • @kingrubio3976
    @kingrubio3976 Před 3 lety +2

    Great video, the pressure lmfao 🤣

  • @lucyruiz2277
    @lucyruiz2277 Před 3 lety +2

    New to your channel.
    Love your videos

  • @HaulingStuff
    @HaulingStuff Před rokem +1

    Thanks bro..

  • @utahtrucker1372
    @utahtrucker1372 Před 2 lety +1

    you use the punching method on your tires too?? heck yeah me too 💪🏽

  • @zrtknl
    @zrtknl Před rokem +1

    10.00-20 Dayton wheels 😁

  • @bryanhines2542
    @bryanhines2542 Před rokem +1

    You from Joliet bro. Me too. Born and raised.

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před rokem

      I be out there so much I might as live there lol! I'm from Chicago B.H!

  • @NicksDynasty
    @NicksDynasty Před 3 lety +2

    I was just curious about shipping and this was very interesting

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 3 lety

      What's up N.D! What part of shipping are you talking about? Containers being shipped from over seas, shipping from customers to customers, customers to over seas?

  • @taylorsonstrucking9118
    @taylorsonstrucking9118 Před 4 lety +5

    What state you working of bro?, I'm in pull out of Chicago and Joliet yards

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 3 lety +2

      Illinois big bro joliet area also! Sorry for the late response I just seen the message lol!

  • @wallyortizjr71
    @wallyortizjr71 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow you just dropped that last load at my yard WCD. I work for NFI. You are in Minooka IL

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 2 lety +1

      What's up W.O! Yup that's where I was at broski.

    • @wallyortizjr71
      @wallyortizjr71 Před 2 lety +1

      I use to work for JB Hunt i did containers as well. Im planning to go with Rush intermodel which i be buying my truck from them.

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 2 lety +1

      @@wallyortizjr71 I heard rush is decent!

    • @wallyortizjr71
      @wallyortizjr71 Před 2 lety +1

      @@TruckingandLife yeah me two. Two my of boys are over their and they loving it.

  • @atomcdl339
    @atomcdl339 Před 3 lety +2

    Thx for the video!

  • @josephwinfrey5732
    @josephwinfrey5732 Před 3 lety +4

    Thinking about going into rail container work..I live in Chicago. Can you give me your opinion of the pay and is it worth doing? Thx

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 3 lety +3

      What's up J.W it's doable to make a living but do rails with an end game in mind. it's designed for drivers who can make a decent living and be home daily or more often than normal for this business, but you are going to work for it believe me lol!

  • @viviangaitiu8397
    @viviangaitiu8397 Před 2 lety +3

    Hey! Great video!! I just have a few questions. Is there an easier way to navigate through the railyard when dropping off or picking up a box? Thanks!

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 2 lety

      What's up V.G! You can... you just have to make your own system tho and find out which one work best for you!

  • @erico6247
    @erico6247 Před 2 lety +1

    Hang in there!

  • @anthonysandefur2667
    @anthonysandefur2667 Před 3 lety +1

    Is that UP by Arsenal? I run John Deere Intermodal Chi Town. Harvey, UP Chan, BNSF Logi Park, etc. UP has to be the easiest once in.

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 3 lety

      What's up A.S! Yeah that's U.P the first rail I hit in this video! You out of Milan/quadcities area john deere?

  • @drewcarr1
    @drewcarr1 Před 4 lety +6

    Must be nice to not have a trruck payment...yu got enough other BS to deal with...thats one less headache

  • @NS-bx8xr
    @NS-bx8xr Před 3 lety +2

    Hi brother ,
    I work as a dispatcher over csx Buffalo and Syracuse NY. Also NS Buffalo. Xpo,HUB,Ch R,NFI,Coyote...
    Been working for a year already.
    Good job.
    You have some company for me? I am overseas.

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 3 lety

      Are you physically overseas? Or do you operate with imported boxes from overseas?

    • @NS-bx8xr
      @NS-bx8xr Před 3 lety

      @@TruckingandLife
      Thanks for quick response.
      I am physically oversea. I am in Europe tho I operate with containers in NY Buffalo and Syracuse ramps. Working for one trucking company out of NY.

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 3 lety

      @@NS-bx8xr Aw ok all points, Evans, roadone one etc you can also try xpo I believe they are overseas also

  • @kennethgray1743
    @kennethgray1743 Před 2 lety +1

    AWESOME VIDEO U R A BOSS!!!!
    I bought my 1st truck Friday.
    INTERMODAL & PORT loads is what I plan to do.
    How much does a full day like that pay?

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 2 lety +2

      What's up K.G! Congrats on your 1st truck... I don't do ports so I can't speak on that, but Intermodal pay can be up and down! The pay depends on a lot of factors.. like are you doing rails on your S .C. A.C code or are you leasing on to a carrier? That will determine your pay!
      Are doing 20's 40's, 45's or 53's is it hazmat... what's the cost of fuel there and do you get discount at the pump.. are you running local or regional? All these are determining factors that will determine how much money you're able to make. If you're going to be leased on to a company then how much work do they have, how much of that work they have are you willing to do?
      What kind of pay rates do they have and is their work consist enough to sustain your business! So you know that the pay can vary and your work ethic plays a part also ya know... hope this answered your questions Kenneth? Peace

  • @Truthbetold1990
    @Truthbetold1990 Před 2 lety +1

    Get up out that jam driver lol

  • @josephmyles6997
    @josephmyles6997 Před 2 lety +1

    What was the pay out 4 a day like that? UPS driver asking in order 2 way my options……

  • @bdale83
    @bdale83 Před 2 lety +1

    Wassup Bro just subbed to ya channel, Dope and very informative video. I’m also CHI born and raised, East Side to be exact. New to this trucking life Lol Got orientation with Schneider coming up soon for (Local Intermodal). I’m tryna be a Owner Op one day. Any tips for ya boy?

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 2 lety +1

      What's up B Dale! Tips.. I can say that intermodal is a rough business, but the good thing is that you're with the pumpkin company and if you're on the 53footer side they have their own chassis's which is half the battle of this business. Make sure you lock every pin on the mechanical side! On the person side keep your overhead low that way you're not be checking to checking it!

    • @bdale83
      @bdale83 Před 2 lety +1

      @@TruckingandLife Man I appreciate this💯

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 2 lety

      @@bdale83 No prob

  • @mattgipson5523
    @mattgipson5523 Před 4 lety +2

    Coming down Commercial.....I live on the east side

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 4 lety +1

      What's up M.G yeah im on the east side also big bro.

    • @mattgipson5523
      @mattgipson5523 Před 4 lety

      Trucking and Life I’m over here on 95th and Yates I went to Bowen ova on 89th ....I’m currently a Bus Operator with Pace

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 4 lety

      @@mattgipson5523 Aw ok that's what's up big bro..you're between 95th and colfax and jeffery.... im off of south shore drive for now atleast im in the process of moving !

  • @chrisbirdsall6055
    @chrisbirdsall6055 Před 3 lety +2

    DOT exists to make $$$! How do those trailers ride?

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 3 lety +2

      They beat us and the truck up. Rough riding at it's finest! "Roger that" on the D.O.T tip also.

  • @A_Shot_of_Henn
    @A_Shot_of_Henn Před rokem

    New subbie. I’m new to trucking. Are owner operators under more pressure because u seemed like u were rushing. If I go company will they require so many appointments per day?

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před rokem

      Welcome to the channel! I was rushing, lol! Pressure is definitely present because most of us get paid by the move or the mile. When you're local, we want to get the work done and get to the rest of our lives outside of the truck so the quicker and (safely of course) get done the better. Hope this helps.

  • @king_savage89
    @king_savage89 Před 3 lety +2

    You dont put zip ties on the Chassis?

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 3 lety +2

      I dont if I'm running short" like down the street to another raill when it's about to come right off or depend also on the type of chassis'l locks that are on there also. To answer your question yes I do use zip ties!

  • @dunnrightlogistics3698
    @dunnrightlogistics3698 Před 3 lety +1

    @Trucking and Life Are you originally from Houston?

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 3 lety +1

      What's up D.R.L! Naw chi town lifer for now atleast lol!

  • @aka.butterball.turkeycoole5630

    How much u make a day

  • @HUDBEKNOWIN
    @HUDBEKNOWIN Před 4 lety +2

    UP fos for that. I hate it

  • @wallyortizjr71
    @wallyortizjr71 Před 2 lety +1

    Is tha G4 global 4 UP

  • @frankywebon
    @frankywebon Před 3 lety +1

    I'm currently working on getting my CLP and am interested in doing intermodal work. Any tips on which companies will take a driver with no truck driving experience? I've noticed alot of local trucking jobs want drivers with experience.

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 3 lety

      Depends where you're located? what state you're in?

    • @frankywebon
      @frankywebon Před 3 lety

      @@TruckingandLife NYC

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 3 lety

      @@frankywebon starting off I would go with one of the bigger outfits like Schneider intermodal or jbhunt intermodal to get your feet wet so you don't have To go OTR!

    • @b512780w
      @b512780w Před 3 lety +2

      Hogan Transportation is hiring in that Area out of the Port in Philadelphia no experience needed but you will need a TWIC card+ hazmat & tanker endorsements

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 3 lety +1

      @@b512780w thanks big bro!

  • @roadwarriorj
    @roadwarriorj Před rokem +1

    bra you can use a hammer to check tires

  • @cevelgilbert9878
    @cevelgilbert9878 Před 2 lety +1

    How much money do u make a week thinking about doing intermodal

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 2 lety

      It's some many things that factors into that question big bro! Average can be $1500 to $4500! I know that's a broad range, but hey man it all depends on what you're doing who you're doing it with and how you're doing it!

  • @SteveDavisCarGuy
    @SteveDavisCarGuy Před 3 lety

    You in Chicago? Look like a cta bus 👀

  • @geoffclarke9429
    @geoffclarke9429 Před 3 lety +1

    You mentoring?

  • @nattydreadlocks1973
    @nattydreadlocks1973 Před 4 lety +2

    $1,000 day?

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 4 lety

      close to it !

    • @nattydreadlocks1973
      @nattydreadlocks1973 Před 4 lety +1

      @@TruckingandLife 👍👍👍 I'm just to lazy.

    • @THEDC81025
      @THEDC81025 Před 4 lety +2

      Trucking and Life how many hours a day do you normally work

    • @TruckingandLife
      @TruckingandLife  Před 3 lety +1

      @@THEDC81025 somewhere between 10 to 13 hours a day average!

    • @THEDC81025
      @THEDC81025 Před 3 lety +2

      Trucking and Life I been driving for 15 years and will start containers tomorrow or Tuesday it’s new to me tho i hope I can make some money. I’m a owner operator also