It's pretty wild that the short "What it's like being an Amazon driver" was suggested and it's how I found your channel then the second video I see when I check your page is "why I left Amazon" lol

I personally want to encourage you to also post your art on this channel. Since you told us you were an artist, I am really excited about seeing your great works. Thanks!

Hey Bria, fellow Saia city driver here welcome to the team! I've been with Saia for over 12 years, it's a good company to work for imo. LTL has its own set of challenges and it may take some time to adjust, but once you do it's like riding a bike. If city life doesn't suit you, you can always transfer to linehaul. All our linehaul drivers at my terminal make over $100k but they do work nights. I avg about $88k in the city at about 50 hrs a week and off every weekend. Best of luck to you, looking forward to your further adventures!

Purely my own personal opinion. There's no way I'd go through the hard ships involved in getting a Class A CDL to work for $20-28/hr with all the rules and regulations Amazon has for their freight partners. Not even including the regulations within the trucking industry itself. I've had my CDL for years and out of curiosity, I did some homework on the AFPs in my area aswell as elsewhere. Come to find out, those drivers are immensely underpaid for what's expected of them. Top it off, they don't pay for experienced drivers. They tend to appeal to and pay people brand new to the business who don't know any better, no offense to you. Regardless if you're dropping and hooking or throwing cases (food service), it takes a special kind of person to do this job and to do it for an extended period of time. Right now, with the way things are moving I'd recommend getting your hazmat, tanker and doubles endorsements to set you apart from the competition because that's where the money is.

I do LTL local P&D as well. I got very lucky and got this job right out of trucking school. Basically I jumped in the deep end of the pool right off the bat, so it's been stressful, but I drove with other drivers for the first four weeks and they taught me a lot. I've been doing it 4 months now, and have learned so much in that 4 months that I feel like I probably have the skills of an average 2 year experience OTR driver. One piece of advice I can give is that when you have a bunch of stops in a day and it seems overwhelming, just take it one step at a time and focus on the current stop. Especially when while you're driving on tight roads and backing in tight spots, make sure that you're 100% focused in the moment. Also, getting phone numbers of some more experienced drivers at your company can be helpful. I have drivers who I can call if I am unsure about the best way to get to a place I've never been to. Even if you have a good Trucking GPS, you can't always trust it. Sometimes they will steer you wrong..

Hi Bria congratulations on your new job I really appreciate you sending time and sharing this information with us and as always drive carefully

You’re a very smart individual and speak very well. Not many people have Goals in Life so you’re Ahead of Many Others and gives Others Ideas on what they can do.

You have come such a long way. I am so proud of you! Seeing how you are so confident, knowing how to recognize your goals, and able to move out of your comfort zone. Keep it up.

Congrats 🎉. . can't wait to see your new adventures and watch you grow 🍻🍩

Very professional attitude , looking back , your gain your experience worth your compensation and your moving up to better things. No sad stories, 🎉

Much respect for not bashing the company you left. Speaks a lot about your character! -Brandon

Congrats Bria! I've been looking into SAIA too, open position where my residence is at. Says min 1 year only at 4months. Glad to hear you like it. Doubles look fun

Keep trucking girl! Love the content and your honesty.

Good to see you doing well out here,and congrats on your job at Saia. Don't let these other drivers get you down,keep doing your thing young lady and be safe there,from a 24 year driver!!

Ive been an LTL city driver for 22 years with ODFL and it’ can be flat out stressful and brutal. If you are looking to further your skill set, you’ve certainly come to the right place. However, you have a positive attitude and seemed to be safety focused in your videos and i think you will do just fine. Best of luck.

Hi Bria. I'm at trucker with JB Hunt in the So. Cal area. I'm originally from the Bay Area so it's nice to see familiar area in your videos. Good luck with the LTL and please keep posting the great content and everything you're going to be learning about LTL. -Eric

Good video. I honestly wish the world had more people with your attitude and perspective in it.

Congratulations and best of luck! Keep the videos coming! 😊

Congratulations on the new job. LTL to me is on of the best jobs as a CDL driver, it can be challenging at times but very rewarding. Can’t wait to see the new content.

Look forward to learning more experiences with your vlogs

Doubles will definitely be a change of pace. Saia is a good company to work for from what I’ve heard. Don’t let backing that dolly up get to you. Little movements in the steering wheel is key.

Congratulations on your new job. Best of wishes and blessings for your future.

Very excited for you. Good luck with new job. 😊

Congrats on the new job! I've heard so many good things about Saia, similarly to Estes, and I'm hoping to land a position with either of the two in the future myself. Keep up the great work dude

I love this video, you rock I am still working for afp but in time I want to transition as well so I love watching you progress 😉😊

Bria Trucking Good Luck to You. It is understandable why You would leave Amazon and You have a great reason. Your Experience is the key to everything, so of course having all of your endorsements it makes perfect sense that You would gain more experience and make more money. I am sure at Saia You will start out pulling doubles and using your tanker and Haz Mat endorsement, that is going to be great experience for any job. Frankly, I love pulling and breaking doubles and wish more companies used them but You have shown that You have what it takes to be a commercial driver, SO Good, Take It Easy and be safe and never let anybody RUSH YOU.

Congratulations on your new position at Saia, I recently graduated a month ago and I am having a few challenges finding a position. I don't really want to work for a mega carrier but if that is my only option I guess I will. I would like to work for any company that is a bit smaller but I am hearing that only the mega's have the insurance to employ recent grads. If you or anyone else has any advice please share it with me. Thank you!!

Class B pay for class A work

Good luck at your new job, Safe travels chula!

All endorsements way to go! Saia never thought! Can’t wait to see you haul some doubles!!

Thats cool that you left for more experiences. As a 16 year driver ive pretty much done it all and im ready to just have a easy simple home every day job.

I just started watching your videos and they have very good content so keep em coming!! Mike from Cleveland Ohio

Congratulations on your new job!

Hi Bria, i cross my fingers for you and you're glad in your new job. Greetings from Germany

I'm a disabled veteran in my 30s and I'm planning on getting my CDL soon. With my disabilities, I think a job dropping and hooking might be the easiest route for me to start, or even stay there. What do you think? Is Amazon a good place to start? I live in Sacramento btw

Deliver this 2000 pound 6 foot wide 10 foot long farm implement to a farmer without fork extensions or loading dock with a manual pallet jack and 8 other pickup skids loaded behind it.

Depending on what your looking for Old Dominion Freight Line is a great company to work for. They manage very well and they take care of employees. I'm not sure where you live but they are nationwide.

Question, did Amazon pay for your CDL training?

I did hazmat it’s pretty cool. I think you’ll like it. I need to get my doubles thou

It's so hard to reverse I open door and lean out to back on bay do u lean out of window

I worked at Saia for 18 years and left for UPS, I was city and line, take your time, you can do 1 stop at a time. Any questions don't hesitate to ask a fellow driver or dispatch. You will do just fine, oh, and no tailgating, those camera's will catch you, LOL. Keep your head high.

Nice to see smart young people...keep it up!

I started with a similar company recently. when you said saia I smiled I see them all the time lol

I’m mainly doing this job for EXPERIENCE. I’m a new driver and I need experience. Once I get my experience after a year or so I’m leaving. Tbh they don’t pay good at all but the job is easy asf

I live in the Tulare County area. Where do I apply for Amazon as a truck driver.

Thx for your videos Bria! Do they allow bf or spouse to ride along and keep you company? (I'm assuming no but would be great with the long hours)

I'm happy for you! Glad you are onto a new chapter! I have a question, were you nervous when you started driving bigger vehicles like semi trucks? I really wanna try it but I get anxiety when I think about it. Is that bad? Thanks! ❤

Awesome! Congratulations, and good luck. 👍

Hello Adria, great watching your videos. a like from my Brazilian friend.

Seeing how you had a good experience with Amazon Freight, I’m hoping they bring me aboard. I have a phone interview with a freight partner on Monday! Wish me luck and also good luck to you wherever you go!

Thank you Bria!

Enjoy your career, do what makes you happy. I enjoy your videos and stay safe and warm.

Good luck where ever you go

Good luck!!! 🙏🏻

Glad your back 😊

Good luck I just got out of over the road after 23 yrs driving otr I’m looking for something home every day and hours are great so far but I respect what driverr want to do I never. Put down anyone for what they want to do that’s there life

That is why I’m getting my A class cos I’m in the industry and I know a lot of people in there. The benefits are great. 👍🏽

Yay! Welcome to LTL! Good job on staying away from OTR!

Best wishes for you . keep on trucking , lol .

Good luck to you!!

Hello and congrats on your new job it's great to see u exceeding in life with what u love doing. But can u help me understand what exactly Saia company hauls? I see a lot of trucks here in the central valley and a Saia truck yard on my way to work not knowing what these professional drivers have in those trailers. I'm 30yo and barely looked deeper in what I'll be doing with my life and decided to join the fire academy to become a firefighter as soon as i set my priorities straight. Can't wait for new videos drive safe out there🙂

Buena suerte en tu nuevo trabajo!!

Hey, I want to apply to amazon what is the WEBSITE?

Congratulation, keep up the good work🎉🎉

Damn, sorry to hear that.

May I ask how much you made a week with Amazon? Norcal pay

Congratulations 🎉🎊

The issue I had with working with Amazon is my boss was a computer and you can get written up for all kinds of BS and get fired by a computer I wasn't a truck driver though I worked in the warehouses

Good job 👍 following you 👏

You left Amazon I will watch this in a little bit. I just bought a 2017 freightliner.

Know what you worth in the industry!

I am curious, I’ve had experience with Amazon delivery for more than 2 years and I am wondering if you can step up from driving their box trucks to their tractor trailers?

Just got my CDL. I start with Amazon next week I’m fulfilling my 6 months contract and moving on. I plan to get all my endorsements and Twic card as well.

Good luck to ya

Good luck with new adventure 🤙

While you were at Amazon. Was your average weekly. More or less then $1600 weekly?

Nice 👍

Are u planning to join for jb hunt intermodal they pay 👍🏻

I liked your videos

Yeeehhhhhh. Due you..❤🎉😊

My favourite trucker in the world❤❤❤❤

Has anyone told you if you had red hair, you'd look a bit like Lois Griffin off family guy.

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You seem like you'd make a great police officer too, Bria

u hit the jack pot. its a great company that I couldn't even get into

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congratulations

working for Amazon as a TA is the worst decision of my life They have you driving hostlers that should be red tagged due to no working horns and or so many other things just to get product unloaded and loaded back up They speak safety safety safety until you are on site and working in a building as a TA and they don't care and safety is a four letter word if you work for amazon

Hey Bria , really nice video! I was wondering if I could help you enhance Editing in your videos and also make a highly engaging Thumbnail which will help your video to reach to a wider audience .

Do what makes you happy and $

Hello mate . Are you into Instagram?

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Your problem is the same than others. You cant pretend to work in same job all our life cause u need to grow. Save money, invest your money, then make your own business(no need to be a truck business') and so on. You burning yourself staying driving trucks all your life. Keep growing your channel is good which is a passive earnings. Build up your economic portfolio!

I got offered a role through a freight partner, but it didn’t pay enough for what they wanted, which was basically otr.

My guess is you prolly have a better start-finish time and Im sure you will not have to drive as many miles per day at Saia. And maybe those things matter to you....for now. I will say a couple of things. Many compaines today do not want drivers that have had more than 3-4 jobs in 5 years time, for example. So be careful not to switch jobs too often. By my count you're already on your third company (which is not at all unusual) It can come back to bite you. Saia is a huge company and hopefully they will treat you well and and treat you with respect. But if they don't, there's alwasy AMZN. PS. ...i liked the mirror/windshield metaphor. cute.

Saia has better equipment than most other LTLs