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.
@SmartTrucking7 жыл бұрын
Hey, thank you! Drive safe, though I can tell you already do! Dave
@joelkaepernick-russell805 жыл бұрын
Best tip I can give to new owner ops buying a truck for the first time, watch Smart-trucking videos on KZfaq😆
@hankbrown69144 жыл бұрын
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.
@eugeneglenn46968 жыл бұрын
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.
@charlemondcharles26222 жыл бұрын
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
@michellandry7145 жыл бұрын
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?
@obsbrad39767 жыл бұрын
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
@SmartTrucking7 жыл бұрын
good luck and drive safe! Dave
@joshhalderman17575 жыл бұрын
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.
@SmartTrucking5 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the experienced input Josh, Thanks! Dave
@vernonpeters44378 жыл бұрын
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......
@tommyreed84856 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@SmartTrucking6 жыл бұрын
Tommy, big move! Congratulations!!! Dave
@JOSH-bx5wp6 жыл бұрын
Man most vedios ive watched from you is absolutely worth knowledge, I appreiciete the great advices and information that you provide. Thank you
@RonierSmith8 жыл бұрын
Super singles hydroplane. It's like driving a boat over water.
@SmartTrucking8 жыл бұрын
+Ronier Smith Good to know. I've always suspected they would but I've never tried them myself. Drive safe and thanks for the input! Dave
@jamesnobles40505 жыл бұрын
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,,,,,,,,
@SmartTrucking5 жыл бұрын
Top shelf advice! Dave
@lexapartizan12355 жыл бұрын
With old trucks most important problem is quality of “new” parts. And many time I have to wait days for get some small things like air valve.
@chaz9515 жыл бұрын
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
@traingp79 жыл бұрын
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.
@SmartTrucking8 жыл бұрын
+traingp7 Good question. Mine is low air leaf. Smoother than air trac and still high enough that an alligator wont take out my oil pan. Everyones application is different, depending on the work they do. It would make a good discussion topic. Dave
@davidbailor38115 жыл бұрын
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.
@XGiveMeLibertyX9 жыл бұрын
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!
@SmartTrucking9 жыл бұрын
+XGiveMeLibertyX Thanks, good to know! Dave
@zoelusiera10109 жыл бұрын
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 !
@SmartTrucking9 жыл бұрын
+Zoelu Siera Thanks, drive safe over there. Dave
@zoelusiera10109 жыл бұрын
+Smart-Trucking.com Thank you. This site is like sweets for a child! Specialy if you live in South Africa where "hooded" trucks is very rare.
@jackobrein17507 жыл бұрын
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.
@willd26978 жыл бұрын
This was a great video. Very helpful
@SmartTrucking8 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Dave
@SchrodingersQuark8 жыл бұрын
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?
@SmartTrucking8 жыл бұрын
+SchrodingersQuark Owner-operators generally work more than company drivers because they need to work on their trucks when off duty and usually only take vacations when freight is slow. Dave
@thegods26226 жыл бұрын
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.
@miguelrobb57196 жыл бұрын
Michael Jurkiewicz I bought my truck straight cash almost a year ago as well! But my truck is an automatic pre-def truck. I had to put every dollar into it to fix back up while I was with Werner, but she runs like a champ! I'm getting ready to take it to Mercer in a week. I can't wait!
@charlesdyer23769 жыл бұрын
Good advice.for anyone.
@SootyMangabey.9 жыл бұрын
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"
@SmartTrucking9 жыл бұрын
+Sooty Mangabey I agree, you need a reliable truck to succeed as an owner operator and the new ones are unreliable and too expensive to be profitable for an o\o. Dave
@darin0016 жыл бұрын
I believe you should know what you want/need better than any salesman.....
@SmartTrucking6 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more! Dave
@lucaerol18597 жыл бұрын
Very helpful tips and great business idea. Thank you!
@SmartTrucking7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Dave
@4BarCat18 жыл бұрын
Great video. I just bought a Peterbilt 389 18 speed.
@ConfederceyCSA5 жыл бұрын
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.
@haynes17763 жыл бұрын
Great video. I wont buy until I'm satisfied with the truck's efficiency.
@SmartTrucking3 жыл бұрын
Fair enough!
@salimvicente88488 жыл бұрын
very experice guy all around full of info thanks for the nice video
@bahromhushorov38826 жыл бұрын
Only you give best ideas overall youtube👍😎
@alexmanga48976 жыл бұрын
Thank you,you explain really good
@SmartTrucking6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex, I try! Dave
@jawaadbent57347 жыл бұрын
the engine on the Peterbilt is a 3406
@oddball76Gaming6 жыл бұрын
Nice video bud. Liked and shared for you.
@vinnyvdalidemonet85275 жыл бұрын
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
@SmartTrucking5 жыл бұрын
God Jimmy, don't tell me they're leasing company trailers to guys now! I hadn't even heard that, but I believe it. I bet you know my position. If you need a trailer go buy one, but don't lease it from a carrier!
@melv4321005 жыл бұрын
Always informative Videos Dave Hope all is well!!
@SmartTrucking5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kevin! Dave
@thomaskemper83364 жыл бұрын
Always great videos thanks again.
@truckingswe8 жыл бұрын
A Fitzgerald glider kit whit a Herd moose gard ;)
@richardaneiros37149 жыл бұрын
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 ?
@SmartTrucking9 жыл бұрын
+richard aneiros It's been a long time since I bought a new one, but last I heard it was still 10% down. As far as leasing to a company and putting a driver on the truck, the company has to approve of the driver for insurance reasons, then they pay you as an owner operator and you negotiate with your driver on how much to pay him. Dave
@jshuffield5 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of a young Wilford Brimley.
@mickmack73266 жыл бұрын
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
@mahera73756 жыл бұрын
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
@Jefff727 жыл бұрын
What are your monthly payments on a new truck? What make of truck do you guys prefer?
@SmartTrucking7 жыл бұрын
Depends on how much you put down but $ 3,000 a mo. isn't unusual these days. I prefer Paccar trucks. Pete or KW. Dave
@VeAyzfines5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video
@a.beatty87476 жыл бұрын
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?
@SmartTrucking6 жыл бұрын
I would never buy any used truck they wouldn't let you drive first. Dave
@simmonsspeed43804 жыл бұрын
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?
@SmartTrucking4 жыл бұрын
Actually, I still monitor the new engines because so many of my friends and carriers that I know have had to purchase them. Slowly but surely these engine manufacturers seem to be getting the bugs out of these things that it's to the point today that, depending on the type of trucking you're doing, the best move might be to buy new. Detroit's DD16 in particular, seems to be virtually trouble free these days, from what I'm hearing. Dave
@robertnice85326 жыл бұрын
Not a fan of super singles. Sketchy. Autos are too slow. Good effort but not there yet.
@ilovehonda207 жыл бұрын
Talk aboot some good videos!
@SmartTrucking7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Dave
@joshsuperduty12707 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave are the Bulldogs good as new ? How are Macks ?
@TruckingASMR6 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work
@SmartTrucking6 жыл бұрын
Will do! Thanks! Dave
@canabox71125 жыл бұрын
I’m going ta start building moose bumpers
@SmartTrucking5 жыл бұрын
Bet there's money in it! Dave
@TheSuperagent9997 жыл бұрын
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
@SmartTrucking7 жыл бұрын
200,000 miles isn't much for a truck, would depend on who did the rebuild. Reputable shop, should come with some warranty. Dave
@jawaadbent57347 жыл бұрын
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
@SmartTrucking7 жыл бұрын
Good luck Jawaad, which truck will you go for? Dave
@mrrpepsi247 жыл бұрын
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 ?
@SmartTrucking7 жыл бұрын
I'm retired now but still haul lumber short haul to stay busy. Over the past 40 years I've run tankers and dry freight but most of my time was running reefer cross country. Dave
@xtremetransportationllc61178 жыл бұрын
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
@SmartTrucking8 жыл бұрын
+Clifford Carter tough call, ask the dealer for the fleet maintenance log on that truck to see its breakdown history and repairs.Has she been a good truck or a lemon. Dave
@born2flyau9 жыл бұрын
Another great & informative video, What are the speccs of your truck?
@SmartTrucking9 жыл бұрын
+born2flyau Well that's interesting you should ask. We're just getting out the spec sheets and going to be posting them along with an article on our website. Should be up in a couple of days. Watch for the post.
@SmartTrucking9 жыл бұрын
+born2flyau 475 Cat 18 speed 3.55 rears on big rubber 280 wheelbase. Dave
@elinoreberkley16432 жыл бұрын
I would like to know how many people go broke getting into such a thing?'
@jawaadjawaad34407 жыл бұрын
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
@SmartTrucking7 жыл бұрын
I can't say which volvo because I know nothing about them. I like both the 379 and the w900. Like the 680 kw as well. dave
@kmaia71208 жыл бұрын
Nice video.
@SmartTrucking8 жыл бұрын
+K Maia Thanks, Dave
@cowboykody67757 жыл бұрын
Like a genernic truck? Engine? what is THE best? 335Cummins?
@SmartTrucking7 жыл бұрын
I like the new Paccar engines. They're having less trouble with the sensors and emission equipment. Dave
@TheSuperagent9997 жыл бұрын
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
@SmartTrucking7 жыл бұрын
It's kind of luck of the draw when buying a used truck, but then again these days you can't count on a used one either. You'll only know if it was a wise move in retrospect, when you look back after having owned it to see if it made you money or cost you money. Sometimes it works out for the good. Dave
@jboywebby8 жыл бұрын
What about leasing a new truck from a dealer with maintenance included?
@SmartTrucking8 жыл бұрын
+jboywebby As in a lease to purchase with a buyout at the end? If so, it would all depend on the math Dave
@Sloba19924 жыл бұрын
Smart
@jawaadbent57347 жыл бұрын
i really wanted you to tell me the best option, i want longevity and good resale value
@jordanlj15 жыл бұрын
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
@abrahamisaiah35 жыл бұрын
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
@SmartTrucking5 жыл бұрын
Sounds high to me. Dave
@abrahamisaiah35 жыл бұрын
Smart Trucking I thought so too, thanks
@vince2635 жыл бұрын
I love my glider
@worthyrobinson5 жыл бұрын
What is it called when u get engine worked from front to back
@SmartTrucking5 жыл бұрын
I think you mean an "in frame" . Dave
@jacksonmcmillan10085 жыл бұрын
By a sloped hood do you mean like a t800 or somthing more areo
@SmartTrucking5 жыл бұрын
Like a t8 or an anteater[680] . Dave
@brandongullatt7 жыл бұрын
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.
@SmartTrucking7 жыл бұрын
Didn't know that! How much experience did they want? Dave
@GQ-jv9uw6 жыл бұрын
RedLikeWater 800 credit score Wow how can I get my credit that good?
@deantait83264 жыл бұрын
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 😁
@d-trucking68135 жыл бұрын
Good video.....
@jawaadbent57347 жыл бұрын
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
@SmartTrucking7 жыл бұрын
That's a tough one. A 1988 truck needs a mechanic for an owner. If you're not a good mechanic I guess I'd go the volvo. Dave
@Hagmando7 жыл бұрын
Neither! both will cost a boat load of money to maintain...remember on a high mile truck every part of that truck needs going over, from engine and all components that keep that engine running( Ie radiator, fuel pump, oil pump, etc.) to rear end, brakes, ball joints, transmission, Electrical, etc,etc.. If you buy a truck with over 700k miles you better have at least 15k in a maintenance account.
@g41thomas8 жыл бұрын
buy a Volvo and you will be happy you did
@madbear35126 жыл бұрын
Why can't you use a 5 alxes truck for non mega heavy loads
@SmartTrucking6 жыл бұрын
You can. Dave
@miguelalcantara42845 жыл бұрын
I'm about to be a truck driver I would like to know What is better salo or team???
@cesarvelasquez94366 жыл бұрын
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?
@SmartTrucking6 жыл бұрын
Yes it does, but check it's personal history thoroughly. Dave
@cesarvelasquez94366 жыл бұрын
Will do, thank you!
@murrayarmstrong4619 жыл бұрын
could you share your spec sheet...it sure would help me out
@SmartTrucking9 жыл бұрын
+Murray Armstrong Sure, my application for this truck was long haul American interstate. It has a 475 Cat, 18 speed with 3.55 rears on big rubber pulling 80,000 gross. Dave
@GQ-jv9uw6 жыл бұрын
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
@SmartTrucking6 жыл бұрын
My advice is not to do it. Dave
@GQ-jv9uw6 жыл бұрын
Smart-Trucking.com thanks but if I wanted to make money trucking but didn't want to drive myself what should I do?
@mariussu64836 жыл бұрын
what do you think about cascadia 2018-2019 automatic?
@Durahan826 жыл бұрын
I wand a Kenworth k100 aerodyne T-T
@abrahamisaiah35 жыл бұрын
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??
@SmartTrucking5 жыл бұрын
Good motor. Dave
@noealvarez65758 жыл бұрын
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?
@teejay99447 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave how do I acquire one one of your T-shirts?
@SmartTrucking7 жыл бұрын
We're just in the process of getting some new ones made up. Let you know when they're ready! Dave
@deathatthefeast53267 жыл бұрын
Why are all you tube truckers Canadian?
@landwarrior3489 жыл бұрын
Is there any way to email you guys?
@SmartTrucking9 жыл бұрын
+landwarrior82 Yes, catherine@smart-trucking.com
@landwarrior3489 жыл бұрын
+Smart-Trucking.com Thanks and you guys are amazing
@adriannicholson88198 жыл бұрын
there is a god out there were the hell did you come from you make sents thank you
@vitalekg3 жыл бұрын
Glider kits no longer legal 🏌️
@rhymenreason825 жыл бұрын
I probably will never buy a new semi...
@TheRedpete3798 жыл бұрын
don't buy new truck old trucks and cat motors
@SmartTrucking8 жыл бұрын
+Joe Potthoff That's what I like! Dave
@valkeriy20115 жыл бұрын
So much talking and no useful information
@SmartTrucking5 жыл бұрын
You have to listen for the information instead of flapping your gums. Dave
@silkycp82367 жыл бұрын
What do you think about Internationals? I am thinking about getting one with the cummins engine to haul refrigerated loads only
@SmartTrucking7 жыл бұрын
International makes a good truck but you're smart not to go with their engines. Dave
@silkycp82367 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Schneider gave me an excellent offer, Prime offered more money but no hometime
@salimvicente88488 жыл бұрын
very experice guy all around full of info thanks for the nice video