WHAT IS DECK DRIVING??

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3 жыл бұрын

#deckdriver #driveaway
Do you know what deck driving is? Well it's a driver that delivers new and used trucks by bulk. The trucks are stacked on top of each other. This stack of trucks is coming out of Mexico and are picked up by American driver in Laredo T.X. This position is called Deck Driving and the industry name is Drive Away. So what you do is fly or drive to the pickup point and tack them to there destination and then fly or drive your own car back for another stack of trucks. But you might ask yourself how do I drive my own car well you can stack your car on the trucks you are driving. Guys driving a semi combination is not the only thing you can do with your CDL. There are so many different jobs out there you just have to look and ask a lot of questions.
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@Ingmar-Berg Жыл бұрын

I used to piggy back for att or acs, they pay for everything, hotels, waiting time, taxi's rental cars, lodging, and in my days we were in a union, they were really good for their worker, and at dot guys at the scales are ussually pretty good too, this job is not for everyone, but it keeps you fit, and you see many places across Canada and the US as you travel by plane, rental car, taxi's after you delivered the last truck, downside is you don't have your own truck with your own stuff in it, you're kinda like a backpacker running the newest rigs and sometimes prototype's around North America.

@puertoricanpapi1356 8 ай бұрын

All that sounds like a positive to me.

@Ingmar-Berg 8 ай бұрын

@@puertoricanpapi1356 yup, it is pretty good, sleep in a hotel every night.

@Ingmar-Berg 8 ай бұрын

Company paid all expenses when i was doing it, hotels, airplante tickets, rental cars i mean its all paid for, but undecking trucks i winter time in Canada or summer in Arizona is hard work, so not for everyone.

@puertoricanpapi1356 7 ай бұрын

@@Ingmar-Berg how is it hard exactly? I thought the receiver undecks then for you.

@Ingmar-Berg 7 ай бұрын

@@puertoricanpapi1356 I had to undeck myself, many times outside, which can be cold in Canadian winters during summertime in the south.

@806Driver 3 жыл бұрын

Liking the change up in last few videos bro, great stuff as always, gotta DJ a wedding this weekend, might try to Vlog it, not sure yet? Have a great weekend bro 💯💯💯

@ATruckersLife 3 жыл бұрын

That would be cool.. You aswell have a great weekend.

@adriangauna7591 2 жыл бұрын

Auto truck transport pays for all your expenses while you’re delivering trucks to customers flights ,hotels ,car rentals.

@ATruckersLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that information Adrian

@andrealexander3124 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that gem

@GMAN_DA_TRUCKA 3 жыл бұрын

They usually have those jobs online quite a bit.. Most of the time Drive Away jobs are self-employed.. A buddy of mine would drive his pickup a truck to a location and pick up a few rigs, and tow his pickup in the back.. I look into a company a few years back; they would fly you from location to location.

@cindyhernandez3748 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you on here!!

@ATruckersLife Жыл бұрын

Lol thank you.. I started my social media here and them moved over to TikTok.. Do you have a channel here. I’m gonna look you up..

@DanielGarcia-zz9eg 3 жыл бұрын

When you get a new RIG, thiers always something lose. $167k rig and right away they break down. It's common . The first 200k miles you gotta work out the bugs

@juliancleary2831 3 жыл бұрын

I am really surprised to see that two of the towed units are secured just by clamping via wooden blocks to the chassis rails of the truck in front .... not locked into the fifth wheel and .... NO 'breakaway chains' .... surely bad practice by the shipper?? .... another good video Jorge .... thank you .... Regards from England.

@master6676 3 жыл бұрын

The wood blocks are spacers, 4 , 1/2 ubolts secure the saddle to the frame. The same saddles have a 5th wheel pin, it is used if the fit is safe.

@brotherskeeper2598 2 жыл бұрын

That clamping device is called a saddle and it's been the industry standard for as long as trucks have been decked and if you think about it it is just as secure as a kingpin which is only held in place by the two little Jaws that close behind it there are no safety breakaway chains on that either. Some companies however do use some safety chains but they don't stop the truck from falling off as that is never an issue. The only common issue is it listening and shifting over to one side. New trucks prevent this by cutting a block of wood that goes against the saddlehead Jaws over to the big u-bolts holding on the spring. The wood has been banded or zip tied or twist wired in place and is a very secure method. If you hadn't already guessed I've been working in this industry for years.

@Knightsquire74 3 жыл бұрын

I watched a video a while back. Volvo does the same type of transport from the factory. Their drivers are employed by Volvo. It is a good job. More stuff to check while doing your pre and post trips. As far as you own seals. Check with Peterbilt to see if there are any torque regulations. That might be your issue.

@master6676 3 жыл бұрын

We (driveaway) move every brand of new and used trucks this way when it is practical. Iron Tiger is the company that moves Volvo. Their decking facility is the literaly the Truck gate leaving the North American Volvo facility.

@JP-ou8yb 3 жыл бұрын

I would get a torque wrench and some gasket sealer put it on both sides of axle gasket pre tighten bolts then use factory torque specs in a crisscross pattern twice on all bolts it should stop leaks.

@ATruckersLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you JP I'm gonna do that..

@jonyemm 2 жыл бұрын

My Duramax axle deals sre a thin sheet of aluminum, almost like a foil. I used black RTV gasket maker(black is oil resistant) and used a putty knife to the the thinnest coat I could on one side of the gasket than the mating side of the flange(after cleaning it ). Waited 20 minutes. Gasket on with the gasket maker side away from me then slid the axle in. Snugges them, then used the 20v dewalt impact in a start pattern. No leaks. Most people who use gasket maker/sealer get leaks because they use too much and dont let it set up until it develops a skin before assembling the parts. You should be able to touch it without getting it on your finger.

@saba3307 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 Allah bless you,

@EG-mh4in 3 жыл бұрын

Do these drivers get stopped anymore or less frequently then freight haulers?

@zpk450257 3 жыл бұрын

The axles are removed so the drive line won’t move thus the speed sensor won’t read any movement and that won’t increase the mileage in the unit I had to do the PDI for doggett freightliner when they arrived to El Paso

@carlosaguirre1313 3 жыл бұрын

My Friend Thanks for the information Have a nice day Carlos

@ATruckersLife 3 жыл бұрын

Great information Braulio.. Thank you..

@AlejandroGarcia-ti8pc Жыл бұрын

Wrong, sensors won't read any mileage if off

@mcmariolomza8744 Жыл бұрын

Can you deck volvo vnl sleeper on top low profile saddle.. to tow or it will be over hight limit ??

@carlosaguirre1313 3 жыл бұрын

Jorge Good morning How the front end fits on the fifth wheels to be hauled ? Have a nice day Regards Carlos Aguirre Quito Ecuador 9 October 2020

@zpk450257 3 жыл бұрын

In the fifth wheel they install a kit so that would get the steer axle on the other unit like an elephant grabbing the tail of another elephant is just beautiful watching them run in the interstate

@DanielGarcia-zz9eg 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think i ever seen peterbilt trucks be transported like that. It's always Freightliner

@master6676 3 жыл бұрын

Every brand does this.

@richardclost5314 3 жыл бұрын

I am very interested in doing this type of work. I am going to be doing my cdl very soon. So this my second choice.I have two other options for me to look into.who can I talk to about this job.

@master6676 3 жыл бұрын

I know you arr trying but dang Dude. You can only tow up to three vehicles. No car behind 4 only 2 or 3. And a hoist is a overhead chain lifting device either manual or electric. The dolly you pointed to is still a dolly just like on your trailer. Bus and single drivers are just that they do get to sleep in used trucks just not new. The driver undecks the trucks and sets them up for the dealer or company. The type of driving is Driveaway.

@ATruckersLife 3 жыл бұрын

That's why I make the videos to learn more. Thank you for your information. DANG DUDE GIVE A PASS..LOL..Stay safe...

@adjustergirl 2 жыл бұрын

Did you Mexico then call Laredo Texas Mexico? 😆

@lenr5465 9 ай бұрын

Do you guys offer training? Me encantaría trabajar em eso.

@ATruckersLife 9 ай бұрын

I’m sure they do.. I don’t work doing that

@JoseGonzalez-nu8be Жыл бұрын

I would like to do that job, can you tell me where to apply ?

@ATruckersLife Жыл бұрын

I really don’t know I’ve never done this. I pull tanks

@travisanderson7764 2 жыл бұрын

How do you back them thangs?

@ATruckersLife 2 жыл бұрын

I have no idea lol..

@Manboobs22 2 жыл бұрын

I did singles a long time ago I didn't make much money

@joyyocum9725 3 жыл бұрын

Chocolate is up set.you subpost too be working. Not goofing off.. Haha

@ATruckersLife 3 жыл бұрын

You know I'm more of a goof than a worker..🤣🤣

@joyyocum9725 3 жыл бұрын

@@ATruckersLife me too.more .it's more fun

@sonoeric1 3 жыл бұрын

So does the rig driving end up with a lot of miles??

@ATruckersLife 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know about alot but yes it will have some mileage..

@victorguerrero8690 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure but I think the guy buying the truck in front pulling gets the delivery fees waived. To offset the mileage being put on it.

@buffyshotshotllc2580 3 жыл бұрын

I will be starting at Truck Movers, do you know if they are a good company to work for?

@ATruckersLife 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I could answer this for you but I don't know much about this line of work.. I wish the best of luck..

@syvallia24 2 жыл бұрын

How did it work out?

@buffyshotshotllc2580 2 жыл бұрын

@@syvallia24 I never went because some of their drivers had to have a extra job just to make it.

@Manboobs22 2 жыл бұрын

Can they back them up ?

@ATruckersLife 2 жыл бұрын

Good question

@trkflyer 2 жыл бұрын

With two its like a short trailer, with three gets a little more tricky but possible to back a long way or even a 45-90 if you are good. With four trucks you can only go so far until the last truck starts moving one way or the other