Great video bro, one question, I live in New Jersey, do you guys have a lot of runs in and/or out of New Jersey, and do they make you go in the ports to get containers.? I’ve drove reefer on and off for 15 years and thinking about getting into flatbed… keep up the great work my guy 🫡
@EruditeTrucker4 сағат бұрын
Thanks for the compliments! Tmc has accounts in NJ and most of the eastern seaboard. They pick up from the ports, but to my knowledge, tmc does not move containers.
@paulkotowicz815317 сағат бұрын
You should add a flag to the rear if the load because you have more than 3' of rear overhang
@dieselfun87Күн бұрын
I always left mine extended so that I didn’t have to on the next haul. I also had the luxury of an enclosed box to hang them in though.
@kevinabullard62Күн бұрын
I used to drive for TMC back 99-01, good company but don't go to the yard with a dirty truck
@BigrigfrostyGamingКүн бұрын
Crazy he wasn’t reported by another driver that couldn’t have been a quiet cleaning of the trailer if ya know why I mean lol very sad tho
@leagueofotters2774Күн бұрын
Do you find the alpicool sufficient for cooking and eating over the road? To run the TV, xbox etc do you have to idle? It was 100 here in TX today, do you find yourself having to idle some nights to keep cool and does idling count against you?
@EruditeTruckerКүн бұрын
The alpicool is a fantastic refridgerated unit. It keeps food fresh. You don't need to idle to run the tv or Xbox. I keep a fan in the truck to stay cool, so I never really need to idle. Idling for too long does count against you. You would need to idle for hours for it to have a serious impact.
@richardjones4228Күн бұрын
You got 17 more tires. Just send it
@david226962 күн бұрын
Ah wonderful balzano terminal at camden. They heavily recommend edge protectors to prevent strap pressure from leaving dents on the metal sheet in the coil, according to one of the securement guys.
@guycoxe75392 күн бұрын
Do a 6 month paystub video please!!
@craigsnipes1372 күн бұрын
Gd content bro I’m thinking about coming to tmc .I have question for you is the classroom work and securement hard to pass?
@EruditeTrucker2 күн бұрын
It's not difficult to pass, as long as you're paying attention to the instructional videos and actually reading the questions thoroughly. Some of the questions are worded in a way that you can get wrong if you just try to breeze through the test.
@steveobeav83762 күн бұрын
Idk how to back out. I can't imagine it's easier
@christopherglenwatson87172 күн бұрын
What size binder is that?
@zthammer12772 күн бұрын
Driving for 7 years, 3rd gen, and the first 3 years I backed, then after they allowed, so many drivers fly through the truck stop and trash the place, I quickly learned nosedive, instead of losing mirrors my trailer will protect me from the insane drivers they hand licenses to. So, the real question is, what is more important, safety or pride?
@ghostbuilder3187Күн бұрын
You soft af
@DieselCowboyTrucking2 күн бұрын
Can't stand squeaky winches a drop of wd on them works wonders
@RLittle12 күн бұрын
There is a lot that goes into making the decision to “nose dive”. The slope of the parking space: you want your head on the uphill side when you are sleeping. Will anyone park behind you in a manner that could keep you from backing out? Is there a Swift or Prime driver on either side of you? Because you would rather them hit your trailer if they leave before you. Is the weather nice, you want to open your windows and get a good breeze through your truck, and you don’t want to listen to reefers or APUs all night? I can’t understand some of the comments here… they have to come from people who have no clue… just like the maker of this video.
@Iamamazing3813 күн бұрын
First flatbed trucker I heard say this 🫡
@jefftressler62833 күн бұрын
The laugh at the end really speaks his character over there talking to the lot lizard gang
@alexd79253 күн бұрын
Im not proud and couldn't care less what "super truckers" think of me 😂
@samuryz3 күн бұрын
Look all im saying is if its fuck me when im trying to slee, fuck you when im backing out in the morning.
@kispie3 күн бұрын
If you're good enough to back in, then you're good enough to back out
@ghostbuilder3187Күн бұрын
If you got a problem with the noise you need to trade the truck for an apron and hairnet
@BigrigfrostyGaming3 күн бұрын
Five different trucks ? Can I ask why so many swaps ?
@EruditeTrucker3 күн бұрын
Some breakdowns require repairs that would take too long to sit and wait for. If that happens, tmc may offer you a different truck to drive if they have spares available. Also, some trucks get retired from the fleet once they've driven a certain amount of miles, and you can get a newer truck that way.
@BigrigfrostyGaming2 күн бұрын
@@EruditeTrucker nice thx for the response I have load securement test tomorrow then start week 2 on Monday everything going great so far. Really do appreciate all the videos on what to expect, helped me tremendously mentally before arriving here. Be safe driver 👊🏻
@davido16473 күн бұрын
You’re so full of shit if you’re tired and you can’t barely keep your eyes open that’s how you have to park because you too tired you can’t even back in
@SadButTrueHD3 күн бұрын
The Maverick Cheerleaders
@adriamiller90363 күн бұрын
I accidentally did it once because of the. Refur situation I couldn't sleep. I was a new driver but I never did it again. Is it's it not right
@SpeedyJoe.3 күн бұрын
He's doing something he wants no one to see or hear
@gabrielreed9643 күн бұрын
Had this happen at a gas station the other. The guy wasn't even straight in the spot. I was amazed that they even held a CDL.
@MoistOwlettes3 күн бұрын
What’s a nosedive?
@EruditeTrucker3 күн бұрын
It's when you park driving the front of your truck into a parking space instead of backing into it.
@adriamiller90363 күн бұрын
😅😆
@mikeemmons10793 күн бұрын
Truck Stop Karen: he isnt parked near you, stfu, myob, and go to sleep.
@andrewhorton25053 күн бұрын
You just admitted you can't back up. Your pride??? Learn back up. What a putz!
@TravelatorH8r3 күн бұрын
Real truck drivers aren't worried about ripping their mirrors off
@EruditeTrucker3 күн бұрын
I'm not sure about that one. 🤔
@earache_srt87903 күн бұрын
An old man told me when I first started driving never criticize another driver for something stupid they’ve done because if you drive long enough, you’ll do it too now have fun the first night in Minot North Dakota in the winter time because you will nose dive or you will freeze Ask me how I know.
@EruditeTrucker3 күн бұрын
In that specific situation, a nosedive would make sense to avoid freezing the engine block because of the front end being exposed to the wind. That isn't necessary in the summer.
@mgiffee68163 күн бұрын
I park next to the reefers and generator trucks...if it's too quiet, I can't sleep.
@sloc20033 күн бұрын
Hehehehehehe
@mexi97873 күн бұрын
I do it when I can just back straight out why not have peace and quite for those 10 hours also your not supposed to be flying threw the truck stop anyways I’ll put my 4 ways on and back straight out not that big of a deal Driver 🤷♂️💀
@EruditeTrucker3 күн бұрын
Under positive circumstances, that could be fine. I've just seen too many drivers flying through the parking lot to trust my fate to someone else. I can't depend on someone else to be paying attention. If you get t-boned while backing out of a nose dive, you're going to be the driver who gets blamed sense you put yourself in the position where you couldn't fully see what was moving around you.
@mexi97873 күн бұрын
@@EruditeTrucker have done it multiple times in the past 5 years nothing has happened to me yet . I’m sure a lot more can say the same , be safe driver
@EruditeTrucker3 күн бұрын
For sure. Stay careful out there.
@sebastianwescott69073 күн бұрын
Heck yeah
@birddub273 күн бұрын
id do that just to bother the rest of you crybabies pull your gut off the steering wheel and shut up
@johnschmiz23363 күн бұрын
Must be a swift driver
@ezharkonnus56494 күн бұрын
lmao even truck driver judge their own with a snobbish elitist attitude.... "MMhhmm yess imagine.... couldnt be meeeeeEEEEEEeeeeEEEee." what a douche.
@EruditeTrucker3 күн бұрын
Nothing "douche" about having personal standards.
@THE-Petahgriffin3 күн бұрын
@@EruditeTruckerfr, the guy who commented defo some snob who judges everyone but gets mad when anybody even talks to him😂 dudes a joke, world wouldnt be spinnin without others judging us, thats literally why we as humanity have progressed, if nobody even batted an eye or told others they were wrong then theird be very few who can actually do things.
@OneZerky3 күн бұрын
@EruditeTrucker did it hurt anybody? Or just your feelings? 🤡
@2mileoutdoorsman9973 күн бұрын
Like the steering wheel holder who took my mirror out Wednesday backing in. Then turned around and nose dived on the other side of me to exchange information. Then backed out taking off my other mirror.
@EruditeTrucker3 күн бұрын
@@2mileoutdoorsman997 Dang, that's rough. Some people just can't drive. 🤦🏿♂️
@markconley9964 күн бұрын
I would go ahead and put a flag on it anyways ... just to be careful n sure ...
@ivoryjohnson46624 күн бұрын
You are a very intelligent young man it is very refreshing
@EruditeTrucker4 күн бұрын
Thank you. 🧔🏿👍🏿
@will-mp8pp4 күн бұрын
Gauges lol I'm a new driver they gave me a 2023 cool truck hate the digital dash
@TheAlaskaTrucker4 күн бұрын
Great video! Just an FYI, I run in Alaska and pretty much leave my interaxle locked all winter long. You can run 65-70 no problem. Just don’t flip the switch while your tires are spinning out but other then that lock at any speed and use it whenever traction is questionable 🤙🏽
@EruditeTrucker4 күн бұрын
Thanks for the info! 🧔🏿 👍🏿
@Benlro14 күн бұрын
How is the AC in the sleeper? Can the inverter keep it cool overnight without idling?
@phernandez9424 күн бұрын
Nope you have to idle
@EruditeTrucker4 күн бұрын
The inverter is primarily used for the bunk heater. To keep cool, a lot of guys will idle or run a fan. Check the link below for the fan that I use. amzn.to/3Ysrz9Y