You are 100% correct on the broaker. Faxes and phones don't run on diesel. A hard worker with an older rig without the issues of Newer Ones, will always shine above the rest. This is where we shine!

The government does not want any of us small business to succeed. They can't control us and it scares them. Keep doin what ur doin. Prepare for harder times, their coming.

Your wife is on top of everything Tim She has it going on and gets it done right .Im sure it takes a lot of pressure off you

Your wife is the real deal. So nice to see you guys work as a team!

I’ve just gotta say, I respect the hell out of you, Tim, for how you run your business, how you treat those around you, and how much knowledge, TRUE knowledge, and positivity you instill within the trucking community. Hats off, Tim!

Owner Operator out of Texas. Finally somebody with common sense I appreciate you brother.

You guys are such a breath of fresh air especially for us owner operators. That is all very good advice and wisdom. My wife and I can relate to you both because we're all facing the same issues as owner Ops.. Thanks so much for sharing and bringing us hope and encouragement. That goes farther than you know.

Owner operator legend transport. Run 22 trucks and drivers Got the FMCSA audit. Took 22 minutes and 13 seconds to complete no issues. Always real and always legal no hide and always glide

I'm so happy for yall. U have a heck of a team and family and your son is most definitely going to be a awesome truck driver. Much love and respect to y'all

I have 1 truck and I'm barely making it, I have a lot of respect for you. Even with a 96 Peterbilt 379 these times are scary. Last week if I would have broke down I would have been in big time trouble. I'm looking a little better this week.

The biggest thing with a small company is that the drivers respect the gear they drive and this reflects on the product they carry. A smaller operator is more likely to deliver an intact load with no damages than one of the cooperate companies. At least this is the case with our company, 9 trucks running in New Zealand.

Tim, you and wife are an inspiration. Remember that you aren't going to make the rules to the business game, just learn how to play the game better than the other guy and you will win.

Behind every great man is an even more amazing woman. I see you sir 🤙

Your wife has got that company in order!! Job well done Gentry Mama!!

Just love the positive attitude. That is what is going to make you successful. Really happy for you.

Fail to plan... Plan to fail. The extra 5mins you spend getting things in order in at the beginning will save hours at the end. Great stuff you do here Tim!!

Hell yeah fam. We are in process of getting our full Authority. And everything that comes with it. It's a long road. However the hwy never ends and we don't have quit in our blood. As I told the wife dont worry about the fule price it will take care of its self. And with God everything is possible.

Thanks for standing up ,Tim. More folks need to do the same!

Tim it's heartwarming to see your team are actually family. Wishing you all the best for the future!!

I am in Australia and know nothing about trucking at all. I was surfing KZfaq and clicked on your post. You make the most sense I have heard in a long time. If I was in America I would vote for you as president. Stay safe out there.

Thank you thank you thank you!!! I’m with Landstar. Been here for 3 years. I’ve been thinking about getting my own authority, and this is the best video I’ve seen about how to manage it. I immediately subscribed to your channel. Thanks again.

Gotta make sure you're getting the full fuel surcharge. Back in earlier times when fuel went ballistic I knew guys who said they'd have to shut down without the FSC. It's a business, make it work for YOU. Thank you, Tim for the great videos along the way. They are entertaining as well as insightful.

Got 2003 kw 900 with a 6NZ and couldn’t be happier with my truck, pull RGN AG equipment oversize and hopper to help the farmers around the area and feed mills. The old school truck that doesn’t require a computer is most definitely the way to go because not having to hook a computer to it has saved me a few times on things. Simplicity to fix and diagnose WILL SAVE YOU.

You guys are a great example of what a successful business can be. Don't lose your mind just get your ducks in a row and be confident with your paperwork.

Ran into your video & instantly subscribed after watching it. I just hit 1 year on my MC Authority & got 1 truck that’s a 2003 379. Everything you & your wife said & are doing is what me & wife have been discussing the last month or so. I’m too hardheaded & determined to close up shop because it’s a lil rough out here. This video let me know I’m on the right path. Continued success to you guys✌🏾

Gentry&Sons Trucking...the young lady in the office is incredibly smart. You guys make an excellent team...and THANK YOU FOR CLARIFICATION on the role of Brokers,the "middle-man".

I can see your wife, (please forgive me, I don't know her name...I'm new here to your channel), being a very useful resource to help other companies organize their computer files. It's very scary not knowing where to start. This was a VERY informational video. Peace and Love always...

Tim, your wife is a superstar ⭐️ Beautiful, smart & true asset for you and your company. I’m gonna make her something to hang in that dark office to break up all that black 😂 Love the channel and your content. Keep up the good work 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Tim has the key element in life and profession that can't be bought, and that's his attitude. His attitude says he can, and his attitude says he's going to enjoy doing it. The one crucial thing you can't teach employees (or anyone else) is a good, positive attitude. With the right attitude, you find that you get paid to have fun at a job you love.

This is the best video I have ever seen you guys do. So much great information. I enjoy a lot of your videos but really enjoyed this one. I’m very happy for you guys. If we can all keep that positive attitude going we all will be in a good place in this industry after it’s all said and done

You got about 2 full years to get thru this, maybe by the end of 2024. It’s only just starting.

wow. I just watch this channel now and then cuz of Cleetus and stuff you hauled + fun you had with him. Ended up watching the whole video being fascinated by the industry you work in and the REALLY hard work you , the wife and the company you run do to have everything turning good and keeping the books and all in order. This is what the world needs to keep on turnin.

Bro on your videos you drive trucks with speedometers not working , no wiper blades . Disconnect slack adjuster from brake chamber and have a wheel seal gushing. Plus all kinds of other stuff. All on you tube for the world to see.

Agree 100% with working direct with truck companies and cut out the brokers/3PLs.

Good to see the wifey in the video. Some good information. Not just trucking companies. Any business needs to have good record keeping. Another industry is hurting right now is restaurants- need to know the number for as cost-insurance, food,employee, taxes- business and property. So many want to wing by an ear and when uncle Sam knocking on the door they have no clue as to what their landed cost for an item. Different regulations for both but both have a strong need to know the numbers. To many guy - o/o or leased onto a company has no idea what their cost per mile and if they do - they do not have a maintenance accounts for when the time comes. Anyhow long enough blah blah. Good video and very good information.

Your a good dude,I see this in how u teach and care for your kids and when you help others completely grown well all I can say is God bless u man I enjoy your videos and I pray the lord will allways watch over you which is garunteed because you are a good person.

I have been watching your videos for a lil while now. I like how you show the bad stuff in trucking along with the good. What i like the most is that being an owner operator you are opening up the business side of it all. Its nice to see how others do things and make it work. Looking forward to more great content!

I’d like to say I started off watching this channel here and there occasionally. As of lately it’s been every video. Tim you are humble and kind and you are teaching your boy great attributes that will get him far in life. You guys seem to have done very well for yourselves and deserve it. I love the family environment built around the shop I spend plenty of days down at ours with the father in law and pops. Unforgettable memories are made and great lessons are taught. Keep on keeping on wishing y’all all the success.

In my opinion, this war against independent owner ops has been going on since the 60s.. I don't know if you remember the old Interstate Commerce Commission days but that was the beginning. The reason why FMCSA is hard on owner ops is because they can't be controlled like the mega fleets can!! I know that's why Werner had to develop the elog system.. the FMCSA was gonna shut em down.. Swift has the most accidents of any carrier yet they are still out here!!

I've been trucking over 25 years and thankfully continue to learn more everyday. Great video bc definitely added to my rolladex.( my brain hasn't updated to computers yet) Stay safe and God Bless 🙏 ❤

I don’t know anything about the trucking industry but I know what’s going on in the freight industry where I work at, the RR. All one has to do is look up the recent surface transportation hearing with RR here on youtube and you can understand also. Trucking industry ought to be thriving right now even with the high fuel costs. Thanks for the video, enjoyed it and always willing to learn about another work force.

Behind every successful man is a strong and smart women. Be thankful for your wife (I'm sure you are) she's a rockstar!!

CONGRATULATIONS YTAVIS!! Also a great video TIM & MS.ASHLEY!! CONGRATULATIONS on picking up 2 companies on your own!!

As long as your records are straight and up to date, you have nothing to worry about. I also liked when you said your dog but the auditor.

Its another industry but that is how my father kept farming for so long and retired debt free. Older equipment well maintained, controlled costs, looked at how the market was going, changed strategies, stock numbers etc. We still have the last tractor he purchased new in 1958. Having a wife who is clearly so competent, and in control must give you the confidence to grow the business.

Great video! You’re blessed for a wife like her! 🙏🤩

Lucky man! Buy that woman a weekend at the spa, she’s def got your 6!

I really like most of your videos. I’ve been driving Truck since 2001. Unfortunately I can no longer work do to a disability. But this is definitely the best video I’ve ever seen you guys put out. Very informative, this is the kind of information that can save the trucking industry. Thank you!

We hope for better times. Thank you for the video and take care of you guys.

Awesome content!! I am not a trucker, but I am learning alot. Your channel has lots of good info and its enjoyable to watch. Wishing you and yours lots of success!!!

Finally !!! A plain spoken , open and honest , positive attitude trucking video 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 So glad I stumbled across this video .

This lady in the video knows her stuff. She is a keeper.

Great video Tim and Mrs.Gentry I'm so happy for you!!! God is good 👍👍👍👍👍

I’m old school, been a hard working, go getter, that out ran majority of the drivers, set goals and performed like a boss. Been out of driving for several years but I’m about to look for a small company that appreciates a decayed driver that enjoys driving. Fast trucks are cool but a 70 to 75 mph truck will rock hard and bring home the bacon 🥓. 21 years experience, can do most anything.

Good advice for any type of company. Just have to keep track and brace what's happening.

Another great video, explaining things about how that things have changed and how you can use some of this to your advantage . Get rid of the middle man and handle things directly and know your stuff upfront . But everybody has to stand together and have each others backs and learn what works and push forward . I will see you all on another video, so stay safe and keep on trucking . As always, Jeffrey !!! 🤗👍💖💫

Great way of doing the audits now! I’m from the Chicagoland area I remember having to go into their office waiting hours just so they can do the audit in 20-30minutes this is way more convenient!

Always take care of your fellow man a happy workers make you gold

God bless you young folks I just recently subscribed to your channel I enjoy watching you working with your family is a blessing I'm from Jersey been driving 54 years y'all keep up the good work you'll be in business forever

I really needed this! You changed my thought process with everything that’s going on! I really needed it! Thank y’all and bless y’all!

I really like your attitude and I don’t look at to many videos on utube because everyone has their own agenda,but I just bought my first truck and I have learned in business and the world when it’s a crisis it’s also an opportunity so thank you for the positive thoughts,this is much needed

This is one of the best vlogs you guys have made thank you Tim and your wife is so knowledgeable in this Trucking Business

From one owner op to another , FANTASTIC VIDEO!, Thanks

Momma's Faith over fear shirt is awesome! Thanks for pushing the message!

One man's junk is another man's treasure just like that

Tim, really like your channel, your info for truckers is spot on. I’m retired from trucking, I started my trucking journey back 1976.retired 2019. My father & I ran a small trucking co. We would get in a car and go to the areas of states that we operated in and knock on doors of business to find loads home. We had customers local to get to those areas. We hardly ever pulled broker loads. What I’m getting at is, back then in your broker contact to pull for that broker you would have to sign a no compete. Meaning you can’t go to the business where you picked up your load and ask to pull direct cutting out broker, for usually a couple of years. And if you do they can sue you. So do a little work and get your own freight. Shipping clerks can be your best friends. Also OIDA is very helpful for owner ops. Anyway like your videos very much keep um coming brother. Can’t wait to see 1693 come back on line and roll coal. Stay Safe, keep fighting the good fight. 👍👍😎

Just watched this episode. You guys did a great job, both of you. I hope it helps others and if it doesn't it's because they aren't paying attention. great Job!!

People don't understand the level of work it takes to do this the right way. Just getting a authority is the bare bones. You need to take your time develop out and build out the business. I am a company owner opt. The thing everybody hates but I am building out a business and they are helping me get to where I am going.

Exceptional amount of quality knowledge handed to all of us subscribers, that just take a few minutes to watch, Thank you so much, I watch these knowledge filled vidieos many many times until I know and have this knowledge locked up in my mind. God Bless Tim and his wife's hard learned knowledge given to me and all of their subscribers for free.I wish Gentry and Sons Trucking HUGE SUCCESS AND PROSPERITY, They are a wonderful and kind generous 👪 family. This is the most exceptional Trucking channel on KZfaq. Thanks for the priceless information and down right enjoyable content ,I come on to KZfaq daily looking for a new video, so that I may learn and enjoy Tim Gentry's content. FROM MY HEART TO YOURS TIM THANK YOU . BODYMANBOB NORTHERN VIRGINIA ♥ ❤

Brilliant Tim ,your doing great nothing wrong with the old gear stick the modern sh t, computers and sensor nightmares an then there's dogs what ever are they going to come up with it all breakdown to try an get another mile per gallon keep positive

I’m happy for you guys why because I could see that all of you guys are really good and honest family

Thanks for sharing Tim I'm happy for you guys. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

Not a trucker but do hit a 3 state area servicing security systems. This was awesome! Love the energy and drive. You guys will win!!!!

Very inspiring video, I’ve been wanting to pursue my authority but the insurance where I live is so ridiculous that I scratch the idea. You just sparked my flame again. Thank you for sharing.

I love your attitude. It is a breath of fresh air even for people like myself that aren't in the trucking industry but are worried about how things are playing out for our nation. Supply chains are VERY important for EVERYBODY.

You better hang on to that woman you got a keeper buddy, plus she's easy on her eyes, plus wealth of information she just let everybody have I just got my CDLs before February 7th about whatever they was changing about you know

When I get my cdl Tim I'd love to come work for you. I'd love to get my training through you 100%. Yall are on top. I've worked with my dad before he retired then passed away 2 years ago. We're a few years apart in age and I can see myself working for a place like yours. I got a lot of information from just this video from any other. Keep it up great work. Much love and respect to you and the whole crew. Keep on truckin brother

This was your best video yet. Great job. Keep it up.

Your lucky to have a lady that is so organised and on top of her game ..she don't sleep ...go Mrs G ..💚👍

I'm so happy for you guys! Much respect for you and your wife. Wish you the best

Awsome advice again Tim thanks for always being so helpful im getting back into trucking because of you thank you brother

Enjoyed the video I'm from Ontario Canada and own a small trucking company myself too and agree with everything you are saying and just like you 95% of my work is direct no brokers involved. Good luck and will be watching for more!!

Man you have an amazing, hard working and dedicated wife. Whatever you do, you be good to her and make sure you show appreciation for her! Wish you the best moving forward!

She is very intelligent, this is one of the best videos you guys have done, a lot of great information, Guidance and Inspiration hats off to both of you in your marriage and business!! Truly made my day better!

I got to agree 100% with your ethic of buying old wagons, and most, if not all your logic is true. my grandfather used to run trucks back in the 80's that were 10 year old, parts were easy to get a hold of, no major waiting times for deliveries of parts, and the truck was back on the road within 3 days or less in most cases. and made a pretty good living out of a fleet of 7-10 trucks and trailers.

Your missus reminds me of my own mother when my dad had his garage business - she had everything squeaky clean and organised ! Left to my dad there would have been mayhem ! Dad didn't see the benefit until inspection time !! Just shows a bit of hard work and being organised pays dividends in the long run - super stuff !!

You folks are so good.... always informative...best to you all

I appreciate the information you provided! I'm one of those drivers that left my truck in the yard and became a company driver because the brokers kept screwing us over and it's just a small company with 3 trucks.

Thanks I love this video and the info. Because I’m looking at getting a over the road truck and keep my dump truck to . Love how u give the info out

Just came across your Chanel. You guys are awesome. Very transparent my man. God bless you. Let’s keep trucking

You can't beat working direct for a company the brokers are taking to big a cut out of the rate for the load and paying bear minimum I would say a lot of these customers don't realise there ripping the truckers off you stand your ground and good luck from England.

Thanks for this important info on dot authority keep the videos coming God is good.

Thanks Gentry- good blog. Bless U all. 👍🏻👌🏻❤🙏🏻

That pretty gal in the office is a pit bull! She's got her stuff together! Great job!

From what you told us about your story getting into trucking no way this is obstacle you can’t overcome. Love the content 🙏🏾

Mate I'm old school. From Australia. I love working for small companies. God bless to you all. )

This was such an awesome video, and totally informational. But y'all are just a super cool couple!!!! Rock on, Team Gentry!!!!!!

Good job keep it up tim looks like ur getting it done

Good stuff brother your video is very much needed in these times great to hear positivity

l got to say this is spot on info. Been there, got that ribbon, the black one, went to a older truck got out of debt and took a different offer after 34 years. Now retired and I just ran across your video. Guys, Tim has given you some very standup, valuable info. I can't agree more with watch what you buy in a truck, get the darn thing moving out and like he said for the down payment or maybe a tad more depending but it will be solid and just take care of it. Key, keep up with those expenses and records as they was just preached to you and it will work. Yep, no brokers. Unless your dealing with a good one that is showing you straight up what your getting and he or she pays you when the load is done. I had success with one broker for almost 4 years and made basically headache free money with low expense. Sometimes they or there but not like the good ole days. What I like that is another pet peeve of mine, ask the questions and get help with that bookkeeping, its not a foul or a out. You guys or going places, keep up the hard work. Or the right work that makes life easier.