I've seen quite a few of your videos, and my hat's off to you. I've got over four million miles (zero accidents) running long haul, and everything you say rings true. Your advice comes with common sense, and many rookies can learn from you. Some older drivers could benefit as well. Keep it up, and thanks for being a pro and sharing your knowledge.

Best tip I can give to new owner ops buying a truck for the first time, watch Smart-trucking videos on KZfaq😆

Thank you kindly for sharing your experience. I have been at it since 2000, and am looking at taking the leap of faith. Been burnin' up your excellent videos. Again, thanks Dave.

when I sold my 2 kenworths back in 1988 I had service records where it be petro or ta's or caterpillar in charlotte so the second owners knew what they were getting.

All of this information you share with us is truly. Valuable as well as helpful in how to set up shop to hit the ground running. Thank you

I"m new to the Semi world even if I'm 53. It was a dream of mine to own my own truck and travel all over North American and now I can. But I am debating between low HP to maxize the fuel economy; and high HP to better handle the mountains and the extra safety margins. And then between an 18 speed manual or the new automatics out there. Bare in mind that I have been driving a 5 tons trucks with manual transmission since I'm 17 years old on the old farm. And then the new style aerodynamics trucks or the old school long nose. So I am debating between a Western Star 5700XE, but they want me in a 400 HP with auto tranny. I don't think it's enough. Or a new Peterbilt 389 with a IX Cummins with 565 HP and 18 speed manual. So the middle ground for me and the best marriage to me seems to be a Peterbilt 579 with the Paccar 13L and 505 HP. But the 18 speed manual or the latest 18 speed Ultra Shift Plus Automated?

I just specd a 389 glider kit with a N14 redtop I'm 26 years old and I should have it payed off in mid 30s I hope lol but its a great truck I love her

Good advice. advice on transmision- I personally own an allison in my dump truck for 13 years. Run from automatics and auto shifts, run, run,run, far far away!!!!! That thing has screwed me over so many times, shops have too, no one knows how to work on them, but they have no problem charging for their pretend/fake service.

very good info, from you and the others on here. i'm just about to get into it. from the advice i'm takeing in, it seems to be , be a company driver forat least a bare minimum of one year. learn the trucking industry before doing lease or independent. makes sense, need to know how to walk before you can run......

I’m buying a 2014 Peterbilt isx Cummings this Friday 13speed paid the extra for the warranty.I went with a Peterbilt because I notice in ur videos that you have always had them and resale on them is big!I traded in my Volvo loved it but almost a million miles didn’t want to do the overhaul.Thanks for your help Dave!!!

Man most vedios ive watched from you is absolutely worth knowledge, I appreiciete the great advices and information that you provide. Thank you

Super singles hydroplane. It's like driving a boat over water.

I had a `95 Freightliner,flattop,500 detroit,super 10 sp,,paid off,,all my money went to my CDs,my son bought him a NEW Peterbuilt,$3,000 month note,,soon he went BROKE,,paying for his pretty Yellow Pete,,she looked pretty going down the road,,now my son is rideing his rocking chair,wondering how he made such a BAD mistake in buying that pretty Pete,,,,trucking is a hard life,,DO NOT waist your money on a pretty truck,,buy a GOOD truck that will MAKE you money,,NOT waist it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Blue Goose,,,,,,,,

Well class when he refers to a truck called the anteater he's talking about a KW T600. I've always been a caterpillar guy but driven all kinds of different Motors. Here's what I like, my two cents. Nothing less than 475hp. 13 spd my favorite.(unless you local 10spd& heavy haul 18 spd) rears 3:55 or 3:58. Far as I shift at least 455-500 hp/3:36 rears. My 2 cents

Can you do a video on picking suspension options? I would like to hear your insight into what suspension option you have on your truck and why you chose it. I know Peterbilt has many different suspension options so it would make a good discussion.

Smart trucking, my method is I tell them what I want, if they can't come up with it, tell them to drive the truck, or put it on rail car pay the government. I go to work at 6a on Monday, home by 12p Friday, if I go over its $500/hour or portion there of. My detention/breakdown pay $500/hour, no ifs ands or buts. When drivers start telling these scrum balls cold hard facts, you'll pay come into line real fast.

The Volvo I shift is pretty amazing. My company has freight liner autos and Volvo's. The Volvo auto is far superior. I think I remember you saying in a video a wile back that you probably won't get a another truck but if you ever do I would recommend getting the Volvo I Shift!

Excellent info , even for me in South Africa ! Thank you and I can honestly say that I agree and that I can sense that you have walk the road sir !

I keep running the numbers. 5k truck payment, $3500 in fuel, insurance, cargo insurance, reinvestment in new equipment, and taxes. How do owner ops make a profit? At $1 per mile. The only way to make 20k per month is to run teams. Then class my co-driver as a private contractor. So that way I wont have to pay 40% of his income tax.

This was a great video. Very helpful

Is your life/work ratio a lot better as a owner operator? How do you schedule your rides and how many days off do you give yourself? A week? Vacations?

Bought my truck straight cash didn't want a truck payment and paying the bank interest lol love my truck yea I got def and dpf crap which honestly I think it bogs down the truck alot but other then that love my truck.

Good advice.for anyone.

4:30 Thats Just the problem though... They are now trying to force gliders run Epa compliant engines.. taking the whole reason people get gliders and removing it! I want to be an owner operator, But Its not worth it to me If they are changing the laws to force Drivers To run new equipment.. Ill drive a Pos def Truck for a company no problem.. But I'm NOT going to be forced to Buy a Truck that's Essentially a Rolling chemistry/computer set and be asked to keep it going on my dime... If these laws don't stick ill be Buying a Older Truck to rebuild as I go.. If they do.. Well.. weekend Driver.... And a lot of perfectly fine Trucks that could have gotten an owner operators Business started will end up as scrap because they are "non compliant"

I believe you should know what you want/need better than any salesman.....

Very helpful tips and great business idea. Thank you!

Great video. I just bought a Peterbilt 389 18 speed.

I have a 1974 Peterbilt 359-A I do my own work and I am exempt from the ELD Rule No Def in truck. I don't have no payments easier to work on then these electronic trucks. Old Trucks will make money as good as a New one, It just depends on what you are going to haul with it.

Great video. I wont buy until I'm satisfied with the truck's efficiency.

very experice guy all around full of info thanks for the nice video

Only you give best ideas overall youtube👍😎

Thank you,you explain really good

the engine on the Peterbilt is a 3406

Nice video bud. Liked and shared for you.

What about trailers? Can you explain about owning, leasing or the using of a companies trailer? How does the whole trailer aspect work. Live load or drop and hook. Explain this aspect if you would, please. Always appreciate your thoughts and advice. Thanks

Always informative Videos Dave Hope all is well!!

Always great videos thanks again.

A Fitzgerald glider kit whit a Herd moose gard ;)

Hey man just 2 questions 1:how much down payment you have to give to get a truck? 2:how it work when u want to lease it to a company for them to drive it or other people drive it while you get a percent of the work at home ?

Reminds me of a young Wilford Brimley.

I run a automatic truck currently it's not a bad peace of equipment but I prefer a standard transmission the automatic doesn't have the power we need for the work I do we don't have any trouble with the truck but I do find it kinda flimsy and don't believe it is going to last a long time

Thank you man for this video .. Have you questions what the chance to get semi truck Finance if I no have CDL Class A ? Thank you

What are your monthly payments on a new truck? What make of truck do you guys prefer?

Thank you for this video

Want your opinion. Would you recommend purchashing an older truck with 500,000 to 700,000 miles from Penske or Ryder (truck rental companies)...even though they won't let you test drive the vehicle on the road?

Been watching you for a long time now. Id like to see an update video with your thoughts now with the new laws and changes. Thanks for all the great advice and good stories too. So gliders are done now, the year im finally able to purchase one, with the new laws and eld mandates happening and ever changing, What do you think best way to go about closest thing to a glider, should i worry about having something i cant lease onto a carrier, or even be legal to run? Be patient wait it out couple years?

Not a fan of super singles. Sketchy. Autos are too slow. Good effort but not there yet.

Talk aboot some good videos!

Hey Dave are the Bulldogs good as new ? How are Macks ?

Keep up the good work

I’m going ta start building moose bumpers

Good video a lot of good imformation. Quick question what do you think of a truck having a rebuild engine in it with 200,000 miles on it? Thanks

thank you sir,the Peterbilt is in beautiful condition and the owner has all of the paperwork for the repairs,is the volvo strong enough for longevity and also resale value?thank you

I watch your video's, but i dont recall you ever say what you haul, So what do you haul ?/ What kind of loads are you looking for ?

what do you think about the cummins isx in a 2010 pete 387 475 hp 9 speed 3.55 ratio. pulling containers 676k miles. stay away or buy it priced at 30k dealer says fleet maintained

Another great & informative video, What are the speccs of your truck?

I would like to know how many people go broke getting into such a thing?'

mr dave,so between the volvo or peterbilt which would you recommend? and which peterbilt if not the 379 and which volvo or even kenworth if not the w900,thank you mr dave

Nice video.

Like a genernic truck? Engine? what is THE best? 335Cummins?

Very good video a lot of good imformation I have a question I been a Class A driver for 20 years and always throught about owner operator. You said you have brought a few used trucks but knew the back ground on it. Would it be wise to get a decent truck at a decent price so your over head is not that much this would be my time as a owner operator just trying to make a smart move start out slow then a few years down the road buy another truck a step what from the first one I got? Be safe out there. Thanks

What about leasing a new truck from a dealer with maintenance included?

Smart

i really wanted you to tell me the best option, i want longevity and good resale value

what is your opinion on pre emissions series 60 , i saw a 2001 and it claimed to have had a rebuild engine with 100k miles, i think it was 25k or so, I have read so much about older trucks pre emissions being more reliable, but not sure if thats just faded memory or if it tends to have truth to it

One last question do you think the dd13 with 500,000 miles for 52,000 is a fair price ?? It was a Crete truck by the way

I love my glider

What is it called when u get engine worked from front to back

By a sloped hood do you mean like a t800 or somthing more areo

I have a question about financing a truck.why don't they tell you have to have a certain amount of experience before they can finance you.because I tried to put 8,000 down on one.but they would not finance me.

What's "a-boot" and you need two? 🤔 😁 Sorry couldn't resist. BTW My Dad was born in Winnipeg., so I'm just playin. He moved to and still lives in SO CAL. 99 and going strong . No Canadian accent 😁

Good video.....

hi mr dave,what do you think about a 1988 peterbillt with a overhaul done with 300,000 now, at about about 23,000 dollars? how many miles per gallon do the Petes usually see,thank you,or a 2006 volvo automatic isx, with over a million miles but owner has all work done at volvo with records and warranty on some parts,truck is about 20,000,thank you

buy a Volvo and you will be happy you did

Why can't you use a 5 alxes truck for non mega heavy loads

I'm about to be a truck driver I would like to know What is better salo or team???

I am looking into purchasing a 2011 Kenworth with 230,000 miles with the isx15 Cummins for 60k. Does that sound like a good truck?

could you share your spec sheet...it sure would help me out

I was thinking of getting a used truck for around 15k and allowing another drive it for me is there any experts here that can give me advice? Thanks

I wand a Kenworth k100 aerodyne T-T

im tryna purchase a truck with a dd13 engine on it to haul no more than 80.000 pounds what is your opinion on a dd13??

sir, thanks for this xelent video question: what you think is better a 09 kw t660 with cummins with 850k or 11 fridghtliner Columbia with Detroit with 750k both about the same price?

Hey Dave how do I acquire one one of your T-shirts?

Why are all you tube truckers Canadian?

Is there any way to email you guys?

there is a god out there were the hell did you come from you make sents thank you

Glider kits no longer legal 🏌️

I probably will never buy a new semi...

don't buy new truck old trucks and cat motors

So much talking and no useful information

What do you think about Internationals? I am thinking about getting one with the cummins engine to haul refrigerated loads only

very experice guy all around full of info thanks for the nice video