I DO NOT HAVE TELEGRAM. This is my only account on KZfaq

You have several advantages, you have additional income from KZfaq, no kids to support, no mortgage to pay, etc. you will be fine. The naysayers are trying to support their families and pay their ridiculous monthly bills from trucking and it’s not easy. You will be fine in a lease program

One tip I always give and it goes for company drivers or O/O drivers. Never trust the word of a dispatcher or broker. Always call and double check your appointments yourself. It will save you a lot of grief and sometimes pay off if the customer will take you early.

I drive for Walmart's private fleet I made $120,000 last year, and I am on a 5/2 program and have almost 30 days paid vacation every year and at the end of my week I just walk away from my assigned truck and if it needs maintenance it will be done by my go out day. They DO NOT run their 10,000 truck nationwide fleet like a trucking company because they do not make their money on the trucks, rather in the stores. They also have so many different programs that a driver can be on 6/2, 5/2, 6/3, 5/5, 3/4 and some programs use day cabs where the driver goes home every night, so there is always a program that will fit a driver's needs.

Super smart, it’s reassuring to hear someone wanting to learn this industry and do well at it. Not many people are interested in actually doing “old school” trucking ways

Shania I really appreciate you explaining what you're doing and why. Thanks for breaking it down . You're definitely a hard azz worker!!! Love your attitude, I have respect for anyone that is trying to better themselves, see you in the next one 🥰

I was an owner operator in 2022. I bought my truck and financed it through a bank. I made $360,000 that year. Some weeks i made as much as $12,000 (gross) but after expenses which is mainly fuel cost..the check was just over $7,000 net. Still an amazing check. My truck payment was only $500/week because im paying on a 2016 Freightliner Coronado. It was rough because the biggest expense is fuel, in which i was paying at least $3500/week. I had a some issues with my truck as far as the DEF system and had to take it to the shop several times which also cost me thousands. So maintenance is a big expense too especially if your truck isn't brand new. I'm no longer an owner operator because although i made $360k...after all my expenses, my actual net was only around 92k. In 2021 i made $125,000 as a company driver. So i decided to go back to that same company. I have 11 years driving experience so i understand people like you who can't get good paying jobs until you get enough experience and so Prime and Swift are great places to get that experience. Being an owner operator is totally glamorized. Its not what people think. Ya...my biggest checks were huge...but you also have extremely bad weeks where you literally make nothing or a negative check because of low rates, high fuel and possibly maintenance that week. You have to learn how to manage your money as an owner op and make sure you set aside at least $10,000 in separate expense account or emergency fund. Do your research people. I'm now convinced that as a company driver i take home more money than owner operators because they have way too many expenses!! Its not worth it in my opinion but to each his/her own. Do your research.

I assume people that worry about truck speed are new drivers. When I was new I was so mad having a truck governed at 62mph but after few years my company raised speed to 70mph. My loads are planned at 55mph so i try to stay around 60mph. When you’re driving for 11 hours your goal is to get there safe and on time. It’s not the same as speeding to your friends house 10 minutes away. Extra jewel, speeding on hot asphalt leads to higher chances of tire blowout.

Personally I'm glad that you went lease, I've been trucking for 42 years, and I have been on my own for 20 years as an owner operator, when I bought a brand new 379 in 03, I still have it and drive it everyday, my advice to you as a young driver is keep at lease for a few years, and save your money, depending on what truck you plan on buying, I would have 60-90k in an account separate from your down payment or what you use to buy your truck out right, that covers an engine and transmission, and things associated with the drive train. But right now in this economy it's really not worth being an owner operator unless you got a good gig to pull hazmat, heavy haul, oil field stuff like that, with the price of fuel, and outrageous insurance prices, and poor freight prices, I just don't think its worth to be an owner op anymore, the good ole days when trucking was fun are long gone. I will say that I am proud of you for the things you're doing, you're doing great, and gonna go far, just stick with what you love, and you'll do just fine

I love your transparency‼️ It seems like you have everything figured out go girl. ♥️

Get what you can out of doing a lease. That’s the best anyone can do then move toward your end goal. Everyone has different lives so what works for one doesn’t work for another. Good luck !! ❤

I’m so proud of you and I love seeing a hard-working woman on top of doing KZfaq

Great video, I like how you explained all the questions that were asked. You didn't owe anyone an explanation on your journey, but you chose to share. There will always be haters and know it alls in the comments. I'm where I'm at because for personal reasons it works for me. I got another check coming each month, so it's not all about making large checks. I get to live not survive, so I'm good. You seem to have a long term plan, so stick with it and adjust if needed. You got this 💪

So happy for you and palm 🤞keep pushing!

I'm with you 💯, I've been around different places over the years and now I enjoy working prime and have no plans to go anywhere else so don't worry about some of the comments just keep doing you.

Great video stay safe, I’m glad you are learning because in trucking you should learn everyday, keep all those things you are learning and if you ever decide to step out and buy a truck you will already know the ins and outs of trucking.

happy that you’re happy and thanks for the info. i’ve been a dumb shit over at stupid eggo for almost 4 months

Good for you Nia, doing big things 🙌🏼

We love you! Give out the game! I'm listening and learning

That video was awesome, lots of interesting information. I'm not a driver but I have always been obsessed with semi trucks. I have a huge 1/64th scale diecast collection of semi trucks hanging on my wall in the basement. Even have some Prime ones. Anyway keep up the good work, safe traveling and your amazing!

I’ve been watching your content for awhile now and your videos are very inspiring to me, I am only 18 years old and I’m also a truck driver but since I’m from Texas I’m only allowed to drive in the state of Texas until I’m 21 which sucks because I wanna travel and experience other states and see something different but at the same time it’s still good money, thank you for this video I really learned a lot more about leasing and other things as well! Stay safe out there on the road and as always KEEP ON TRUCKING‼️❤️

I truly think you done a damn good job explaining yourself on this video. I love your videos thank you

Very motivating. I am going into trucking for the first time and I really appreciate all of the information you've provided

You definitely don't owe anybody an explanation... I support you 100% you got this ...

Excellent video with lots of great info, I would personally like to see more maneuvers, more of you doing things out of the truck, shutting doors, position your camera better to where we can see you driving. Still great content Nia, always waiting for the next video. Chao, stay safe on them roads.

Thanks for your time giving your views. I own a small fleet of trucks based out of TX. The reason for us looking for drivers with min 2yrs is insurance. We are always looking for drivers. Wish you the best!

You’re learning the business, and growing. Keep going beautiful 💪🏽😊

Thank you for your precise explanation and I wish you good luck and success Stay safe❤❤❤❤

You only live once! Take care of yourself and not worry about people saying things. Life’s about being happy and you doing what you enjoy! If you’re enjoying what you do then you’re not really working!

Thank you very much for all this information. I literally just got my CDL’s last week and I don’t know nothing. Thank you for explaining all this.

Girl you are an inspiration I admire you for doing what makes you happy please be safe and keep on trucking😀😀

Been at prime 3 years now all as a lease driver and now lease purchase yall better listen she spittin game!!!

Good for you, Nia. I'm so happy for you. I'm glad it's working for keep up the great work

This is a great video. I'm 47 and looking to get my cdl. Changing careers. And this video answered a lot.

You have inspired me to get my cdl! I’m going with Wilson Logistics and very excited!! Thank you!

Hopefully you become a mentor later after you are where you wanna be… I say that cause that Pre check instruction vid was really good I mean i feel confident I would pass just because of how you taught it💯 good for you! Do your thing girl🔥

You are extremely lucky to be in trucking at this time There was a time when you had no choice in what you drove, no load could be refused, no gps, no cellphone Changing your own flat tires and so on Always be grateful that you were born at the right time in trucking Companies now do what it takes to retain drivers Years ago they were just looking for ways to fire drivers because their was always another ass for that seat!

Great video! Very informative, keep up the great content!

Nia I love your videos you bring really amazing vibes ☺️ keep up the great work 👍 and hope you have a blessed and Happy Friday 🙏

Super single tires allow for heavier loads and a small mpg increase. Duals offer greater safety when dealing with flat tires

Nice to see, you just have to do what you feel good about, what other people think about it is their problem. This channel is so fun to watch and how everything works for you in the USA, here in Europe it is daytime and night different. grts

I love that your so honest and genuine it’s rare these days and keep doing what makes you happy and get that paper lol and next time your stuck I got you and the pup a spa day lol

I personally wouldnt feel right giving up so much revenue without the equity to back it. But there is a cost to do business in various ways, so the flipside is that if you can net 10k a month after the bills are paid, and you dont have to worry about breakdowns, then the 5-6k you paid, that isn't equity, certainly was worth it.

I am so happy for you. It seems that prime leasing is way better for you and that prime is way better than Swift as well as KLLM Please don’t stop the grind

Thank you for explaining what works for you. In 1981 I hauled two 6,000 pound electronic cabinets 301 loaded miles. The line haul was $1,995.00 and I was a driver for the trucking company on percentage. Made several trips over three years. Leasing I feel it the way to go with DEF engines that need major work after 325,000 miles. Nia, you are wise to do what you are doing!

Great video and Congrats!! Be careful out there!

LP is $14k down minus $1k per every year leased up to 8 years. Regular lease takes 6pm that goes into lease completion bonus. Typically between $10-20k back to you at end of lease depending on what needs to be done to truck. All trucks have 4 year/500k mile factory warranty so nearly everything except basic maintenance is covered. I’ve done both of these leases. I’ve been with Prime for 7 years and I can say that none of the other mega carriers can touch Prime. Also, I consistently average $3 per mile at Prime so if you can’t make money here you are doing something wrong. My weekly average take home as a solo is $2800 and my best was $7500

Leasing with Prime is an excellent option where else would you come as a newbie an earn a six figures salary?? But Nia you did forget to mention that you're a DIAMOND (female) driver and at Prime you get special treatments for it. Just be careful cause after 3 months your loads will decrease, it's a way of pushing you to become a trainer, but it is a great company to work for. Stay safe 👍💪

That’s pretty cool having that big fluffy chair over where the passenger seat was👍 As far as the lease, eh if it’s a means to an end I guess it will work for a couple years.

I dig the bean bag chair setup. Definitely going to be removing my passenger seat and replacing it with one when I get my truck lol. Love the vids!!☺️

My settlement last week was 5300 and this week it’s 4100 as a lease op here at Prime.

Happy you are doing good with Lease. I literally just came on my first long haul trucking job, starting in November and I am kinda nervous and excited to start my journey

Beauty and brains just awesome. You don't have to explain anything. Just driving is tough enough besides everything else. God bless you!

Your truck is super nice and from what I've seen so far you're a very good driver. Kentucky gentleman here. 😊

I am not a driver..however I love your journey and story! Keep on trucking! ❤

Sounds like this lease will be a good fit for you. Especially after you get a couple costly learning experiences out of the way.

Good advise. Finish the load you have then request a new one once you’ve completed what you’ve got. Ty🎉🎉

@Nia you said Prime pays you 72%. Do they show you the actual invoice from the company of how much the loads you take are or do you have to take Primes word that they got x amount of dollars? Just wondering if you can verify the load pay

Thank you for the informative video. Glad to hear the experience with Prime is going well! Just to confirm-even on your worst week so far, which I think you said was approximately $600 net, you were still able to cover your weekly lease payment and all other truck/operating expenses? And still have approx. $600 leftover?

Great advice, I used to work for prime with a owner operator back when I was 30 years old.

I understood every word you said and you do what you know what’s best for yourself . If everything is going well between you and Prime Inc. then I’m happy for you. Take care and God bless.

Great informative video. Thank you. One question. Is the net of your paycheck include the truck payment? Is that why you had a 600 dollar net?

That was thoroughly informative thank you for putting this video up I hope to see more as time goes by

Dang! 4900 a month?!?! I have a 2022?Peterbilt 389 and 2021 Kenworth T680 and I pay 4200 a month for both. Not to be a jerk but you really don’t make any profit. Your profit margin is extremely low. You can’t even get vacation because you will fall behind on your payments

Thank you Nia for the information. Wish you safe and good trips.

Your badass!!!! You will definitely make it as a business owner / entrepreneur;) keep up the hard work and dedication

I'm glad that you're happy with your choice to lease.

That’s the number one reason why I don’t drive for any company that restricts the speed limit at 65 miles per hour. But I love your information. Very informative, and honest.

Cool channel, good content! I considered driving before and you’ve answered a lot of my questions. Looks like you’re finding your way pretty well. Very pretty! Safe driving and wish you the best!

That pretty well answered my question from the other video! Smart girl

It’s good that they have discounted fuel costs since diesel is so high , all n all as long as it’s working out for you RUN WITH IT ! all that matters is your happiness, hope your dog is doing good ❤

Very informative video. When I go back to driving I will keep Prime in mind.

congrats getting started in the biz

Wow being a truck driver is a lot of work, but you do a great job at it Nia it’s nice you got palm to keep you company on the road

cool video, rooting for your success!

Good luck with it,, I've been hearing for years folks getting screwed over in that lease and work

Respect, get that money ain’t nun else to do!

When I was lease, I would fill up $300 at a time. It worked out well for me. With Pom, you have to stop every few hours anyway so it wouldn't hurt to try. Helps the fuel from eating too much of your load profits, too.

You look like you're doing great girl! Keep on trucking 🚚 and you're doing the right thing!!

Great video Nia thanks again. Oh watch out for those super single tires. They can be re-capped. Not steering of course, but your tractor can run that crap.

Sitting in my bunk in Joplin right now watching you. I’m headed toward flagstaff down to phoenix. Stay safe.

Worst snow storm I was ever in when I was driving was coming off the mountain in Flagstaff AZ. It was a blizzard and they closed the road right after myself and two other trucks got to the bottom of the hill. I don't blame you for not wanting to "chain up" lol. Stay East of the Mississippi during winter.

Really Nia, it doesn't matter what other people think. You do you. Your doing what best suits you. I just can't get over how hard working you are. Keep up the awesome job. Be safe out there

Thank you for the information and be safe out there.

youre very smart, your doing it the right way!

Happy weekend to you Nia, I hope you are well, greetings! 🇲🇽

My brother drove with Prime in the early 2000s. They kept dead heading him 600 miles, 800 miles on his pocket for gas. He finally parked the truck on the side of the road and told them to come get it and jumped on a plane. They kept giving him team loads and fined him when he didn't make it on time. I hope they have gotten better since then.

Been in logistics for 15 years now and got my Class A this year. I’ve got about 7 months CDL experience doing local deliveries when I had drivers missing and I’m about to do regional Great Lakes to get some OTR experience. Going with Swift just because they take anyone and I still got bills to pay, but I’m gonna get in and get out after I get my 5 months. Leasing sounds pretty good and I know Prime is looking for people in the area I live so might look into that afterwards. Love the videos though, really informative, keep on trucking!

Congratulations on your journey!!!! I’m still at KLLM

Nice set you have there. Thank you.

Great job on this video …..excellent information……keep on trucking….

Thanks for sharing your trucking journey ❤I look forward to all your episodes

You took a big leap of faith and thats something to be proud of. I'd want to lease in the near future i just don't think i'm quite ready just yet.

Your killing it... Stay safe

Shania, you explain everything so beautifully and clear ,this video was awesome 👌 👏 happy Thanksgiving 😊 stay safe.

Keep doing what you do, don't let know body tell you any different. Keep trucking Nia. Good luck on your journey.

Love your honesty! I’m thinking of leasing as well just don’t know how much il be taking home after truck payments fuel etc.. Keep it up I’m rooting for you

Nia… 2 things you didnt cover that I had questions about. 1. How could you afford to take meaningful hometime with such a high truck payment? 2. What do you have in place if you should become ill/injured to keep your truck payed up?

Outstanding Video Nia!!!

Great content broken down and explained very well.