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How To Be A Truck Driver In 2021

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Published 20 Nov 2020

Want to know how to be a truck driver? In this video I lay out a step by step SIMPLE plan how to become a truck driver. These steps will be evergreen so whether you want to know how to be a truck driver in 2021 or 2020, the tips will stay the same. Enjoy and Stay Driven! Download Trucker Tools for FREE! Here ➡️ https://bnc.lt/erAl/NVN5Q6G962 My Emblem (you get to customize yours) https://amzn.to/31ogSrC Merch!!! https://teespring.com/stores/driven-trucking-apparel I create educational trucking videos for the new truck driver so consider subscribing!! 👇🏻 🛑 Dont forget to subscribe - /c/DrivenTrucking ✅ My favorite video I’ve done - /watch/AmJBSyUy0e4yB ✅My favorite Story From the Road - /watch/Y9bDcxn3sf33D ✅ FULL FLATBED EQUIPMENT EVERYTHING I USE!!!! List with cheap links in it’s description- /watch/Ajp646XREdCR6 ☕️☕️☕️ Buy me a cup of coffee if you like - https://ko-fi.com/driventrucking Equipment used in the video Camera - https://amzn.to/2KsoWNG Rode Mic- https://amzn.to/2PR7ybj Lens - https://amzn.to/2KoIhPG Joby Gorillapod - https://amzn.to/2QY6wXn My Rolling Camera GoPro Hero 7 Black - https://amzn.to/2DV37WA Music From Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/lsfe79/ TubeBuddy- A secret weapon for creators https://www.tubebuddy.com/Driventrucking Disclosure- Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. #trucking #cdl #USA

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@DrivenTrucking4 years ago New to truck driving? Definitely check this one out! 50
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@Alex-Defatte2 years ago As a retired truck driver the best advice I can give is invest in a mini fridge, an electric stovetop, a nice TV/computer, a small grill for summer, adblocker for listening to things on youtube, A dehydrator for fruits and meats. Use truck stops for showers, laundry, and socializing. But don't give in and buy their over priced stuff. Plan your comfort accordingly. It's key for the long haul. Drive safe. Love from Wisconsin! ... 100
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@craigslistrro7093 years ago I'm 58, Debt free, have 10k left on my house, I have no family..... and an introvert... I start Trucking School August 30th. 243
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@jgray49972 years ago I have 3 kids. I'm very introverted borderline social anxiety. I hate the fact that I have to be away for days/weeks at a time but I need to make more money to give them a better life and hopefully leave them something when I go. Starting school soon, wish me luck! ... 91
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@midwestmike12534 years ago I work for a private trucking school and it amazes me how naïve people are to what it takes to do this job. Far to many have the attitude that "its just driving a truck" . This job requires skill, attention to detail, and a self starter attitude. You also need the ability to stay focused and in the game on long weeks and drives. The best advice I can give people is no matter who you work for or who owns the truck you got to run that truck like you own it. How you feel about the company or owner means very little. That truck pays your bills and if its not running your not making money. Pretrip it like its yours, Learn the operating costs, keep track of the expenses (fuel, maintenance, repairs, and if you can payment and insurance). All this will help you keep making money and make good decision when and if you decide to get your own truck. ... 388
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@RevolverRabbit2 years ago 19, no kids, hate people, single, broke as shit and need a job, clean driving record, and I enjoy isolation. Sounds like the job for me just no clue where to start. 9
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@Ldrago92623 years ago My dad wants to get me in the family buisness, kinda scared. so here I am at 1am trying to figure out what the hell im supposed to do. 158
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@cptdragonproductions88993 years ago For those who can, look into some of the Technical Colleges that offer CDL classes. Allot of them offer financial aid which in most cases covers the cost or most of the cost for getting your CDL. 193
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@shadowman04283 years ago I love it when people get straight to the point. Without mumbo jumbo and background music.
This video is great in my opinion. 91
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@ryanskenandore88863 years ago I’m 19 and work at FedEx freight and just started hostling in the yard. From 53 footers to 28 footers and I absolutely love it. I’m want to be a driver there so I can get my cdl. After that I plan on getting into trucking on my own for a trucking company. This video helped! ... 155
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@BigEvan962 years ago "Dealing with being cut off and getting told you're number one all the time". I don't even drive a truck and that wears me down as is. Happens all day every day. The adrenaline rush of near misses from negligent drivers is something I don't need on a daily basis, and yet I still do it. If you're an introvert, negligent drivers will bring out the extrovert in you. 😂😂😂 ... 15
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@shawnscott12544 years ago I never knew about the gov’t kickbacks you mentioned. Good information as always. Thanks Brian. 14
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@edwardyudkoff71373 years ago This video is teriffic. Well thought out, organized and truly practical advice. Your communication skills are also excellent. 43
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@f1r3hydr4nt3 years ago Thank you for this. I am a young man considering getting into Trucking, you've opened my eyes! 38
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@Oasisearthfarm4 years ago Brian this is great advice. Trucking looks great from the ground. Then reality sets in. All these questions need answers before you commit. 1
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@anthonycuomo27153 years ago Very informative video. Taking permit test next week and already have a school lined up with job placement. Been driving with a b class for 20 years and looking forward to new adventure 4
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@Dream-mg2vdone week ago I'm 25, single, introverted, and love driving long drives. Did 8 trips from Colorado to nc. 1 on a crotch rocket. Starting classes July 9th. Thanks for the info brother.
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@MrStingray1863 years ago Driven ... One of your best videos yet. I run from Fontana to Denver with a backhaul out of Sidney Ne. to So. Ca. in four days I do it 52 times a year. I make good money but it takes a special type of person to do it year-round in the Rockies. Running under my own authority I average last year over 7k gross a week. I leave Wednesday afternoon and drop my wagon in Fontana Sunday night. Doing it once or twice is no problem doing it 52 times a year rain, shine, or snow is a different story and a different type of person, to say the least ... 21
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@ricksrandomrepairsandrevie96113 years ago Great information. I always wanted to drive a truck. Have a class A and drive school buses while teaching full time. Kinda getting burnt out managing student behavior while trying to do both jobs effectively and safely after 25 years. At 50 years of age I am having a hard time looking into a career change. Although I don’t have a mortgage or car payment, just one child close to finishing college I could afford it...... ... 34
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@GokuMane3 years ago I'm new to trucking and ready to get the ball rolling in Clarksville, TN
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@itssFlexx6 months ago I'm 20 an ambivert work in a warehouse RN hate it.loved trucks since a kid its something that runs in the family I'm excited to go down this journey 1
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@pogveteranar94152 years ago Great video honest and well thought out. 1
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@laciehamblin85846 months ago Love that you mentioned personality has a lot to do with it! I am a school bus driver and thinking about upgrading my driving job to truck driving, I’m a introvert, love my independence, the only thing that sucks is I have my only family, so I don’t want to miss time with my kids, i always wanted to be a truck driver since I was a kid, I know it’s weird haha 😆 it’s my dream job. Maybe when my kids get older I can try this out. ... 1
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@sakalava4710 months ago Thank you for the straight talk. Very helpful.
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@billhrsn3 years ago Helpful. Of the 5 Ys and the H, who you are is the most important element. We are talking to folks about boating the Great Loop waterway, and a boater’s personality will determine how you’ll do it, more so than “how much will it cost (how much will I make)”. ...
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@donniegreathouse723 years ago Drove local for the last 9 years finally gonna otr. Pretty excited
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@DisKtribu3 years ago IAM starting a 5 months class full time in feb
Thx for all the info ! 1
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@stevengiordano65402 years ago Appriciate it ...helpful and so much truth in it. thanks 1
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@ChrisPBacon-zv4et3 years ago Just started cdl school since i work full time and have no other way of getting my class a but im willing to learn and excited about my future. 4
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@SheSomeoneSpecial2 years ago I Mentioned You In One Of My Recent Videos Cause Whew😩 This Video Was Spot On!🔥🔥🔥
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@cardenedgie65843 years ago I really appreciate the way you do it. Real talk. 2
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@steve04322 years ago Thinking of making a move and thanks for putting this video out there! Helping me make the decision. :)
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@LowetheTechGuy2 years ago Thanks bro I really needed this video!
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@daniyyelyisrael8053 years ago Shout out to u north west driver during winter time y'all are the drivers 1
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@hailemoses85863 years ago WITHOUT TRUCKS OUT HERE, OUR NATION WOULD STOP. Learned this last year with Fedex man. Ready for that OTR life 27
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@jamieohara23074 years ago Another great vlog. AWESOME content! Stay safe!🇺🇸 3
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@rhinoyealast year Thank you man! I learned how to drive a truck from the first few steps haha! Thanks a lot ! Yay! I’m happy !
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@MrWigby11 months ago Very well said !!! Your a smart man, cheers from Toronto
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@rafaelalvarez48463 years ago Thanks sr that's a good mindset. I do have already my CDL and still figuring out whether fit on me or not. Good advice. 1
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@santu55ubito3 years ago This is very well done. A great introduction for me. and I doubt that I would ever do this. The shortage of drivers peaked my interest. 4
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@jamesbobsonkoroma9702 years ago Boss I really appreciate your advice
Thank you very much
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@garrettrickard4 years ago Thanks for your video. Great information... 1
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@lroacho4 years ago Great info man. Well I'm headed to CDL school starting next Monday after 20 years in IT and you've been a great inspiration and a wealth of knowledge for me to make this transition. Thank you . 60
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@marylou72303 years ago Great tips! After working with the public for 30 years, I am SO ready for some solitude 🤬 10
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@danielkennedy15243 years ago Well put! All recharge in different ways!
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@waseemibrahim50462 years ago Thanks for your advices you know I want to be a truck driver but I feel with 😱😱
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@samuelkollie55522 years ago This is my dream, I pray 🙏 to see it coming through.. 1
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@patrickmorrison62533 years ago yes very good advice i had a class b sence 1987 and in 2016 upgrade to a class A license in 2020 company offer early retirement so i got a job with dhl and local but i'm only doing 1 job i'm 56 years old 1
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@MikeiahJordanVideos3 years ago This video was A FREAKING MAZING!!!! I love how you really broke it down!!!!! Definitely can’t wait to start my journey! Definitely about to get things started!! 4
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@conwaymcelroy85234 years ago I didn't go to no truck drum school outta my cdl going to DMV taking tests On my home time I got my cel back in 2016 So you don't have to go to truck driving school to do it you just got add some connections but the cdo school will definitely help people out ... 1
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@alexschuyler36913 years ago My great aunt is a retried truck driver drove with my uncle witch is no longer with us also they both did it she told me that if I'm gonna do it do it when I'm young and have nothing holding me back in my town 2
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@davidschabel46644 years ago Life was so simple in the 1960,s no special license needed before I bought my first Pete I drove a B61 Mack, companies would sign just about anyone pull toy here 28
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@Tharookhauler3 years ago Yes I need this is my life!!! I want to live on the road!!! Let’s go!!! Truck driving in 2021 12
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@anyiamchinedu96587 months ago Heading for my training next month here in Nigeria and get a truck driving job outside Nigeria
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@andysanchez6343 years ago I’m going back after 2 years thx for the re inspiration 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 1
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@JudithBrummett2 years ago my husband (70) and myself (56) are STRONGLY looking into driving schools in our area. We want to drive Semis for a yr or two for the experience then switch to delivering Motor homes. This video had lots of great advice TFS! Roll on and be safe ... 10
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@Abdissalam332 years ago Nice useful video really thank you the best I heart : don’t force yourself to work something don’t fit you
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@hellodahling17442 years ago Hello 👋. I just asked this question on one of your last videos lol thank you for the information. I’m about to start my class and I what to be successful. Need to better understand the business to ask the right questions to get what I need. Thank you. ...
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@christopherwolf2002last year Just came accross this. Curious if trucking is worth it? I am Retired Military and don't need the money. I meet all the qualifications, understand PMSC, and what the job entails. Can cover my own schooling for a CDL, but I am just looking for something where I could save up some extra money. Enjoyed the video and you pointing out what most people don't think about when considering taking a job in this field. Appreciate all that you do along with the time and dedication put into your videos. ... 2
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@sylvestermaphallaFH162 years ago The day I'm gonna be a truck driver, I swear I'm never going to step down on that truck😭😭 this is my calling I can feel it🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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@Eskah.Mof03 years ago What do i need to do if i just want to be a company driver for like safeway or something great vid subbed!!! Truck on
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@mynamesjeff832 years ago I am 39, disabled veteran with extreme social anxiety, sitting in a box by myself sounds lovely. I just got my CDL Permit too 4
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@Jamesruiz813 years ago Why would anyone give this a thumbs down. Great content! 6
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@shawnbrannann94564 years ago Just seen ya headed west bound 40. Look good all the way to ABQ
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@alexcruz77194 years ago You are a good man, dude. I just watched my first video of your pod, talking about your own demons and came to watch this one now. You are giving real life advice to others, ordinary ppl instead of fairytales and BS.. Be well. ... 6
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@daniyyelyisrael8053 years ago How I learned from a old school I started off in the West Coast winter north west. Utah Wyoming Oregon Washington I stay 2 days in the mountains in Washington
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@stevenparras61743 years ago Thank you. I really like the idea of being a truck driver as a career. You’re high spirited and happy . I’m doing it! 10
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@morganheritagegh3166last year Am new to enter truck driving to know much better on the truck
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@rshadhoward2 years ago Ik this is probably for me when u brought up the introvert thing because as i was working in customer service i was drained after one customer and im like jeez i cant stand talking to ppl 1
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@matthewconway14943 years ago I've been thinking about getting my CDL License, and this video is helpful. I did reach out to CR ENGLAND, and there is zero pay of training the company will reach out to me tomorrow about the training, and going from there. ... 6
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@ADVENTURESOFBZ3 years ago I'm a single guy no kids, 39 years old and I'm thinking of driving truck. I have zero bills now, staying with my parents now. I'm alone 99% of my day and am totally fine with that. I love people but I dig being alone. I really think this may be a great career for me. I'm on the fence. I'd love to see the country, I love audiobooks, and I'ma damn good driver, but have never driven anything big. It's intimidating. ... 3
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@jasperellison18475 months ago I'm an introvert and would like to work as a truck driver. Truck driving 🚦 is always been my dream.
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@rihabimohamed24449 months ago Thanks you for the great tips you better Channel for Learn driving truck I from Morocco are you welcome ❤
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@sarinareckling70812 years ago I am in school and I have a project about making a collection of instructional videos. The one video that I cannot find for Commercial driving is a video on driving with learning commentary. example: driving and calling out all the things you see as potential hazards, lights, signs, speed, rpm... etc.. any chance you will fill that video for future students and make that video. ... 1
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@joecity18796 months ago Shoot truck driving sounds awesome being alone all or most of the time is good
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@trnxjd45493 years ago im young and this was on my recommendation list.
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@chickensalad19243 years ago thanks a lot for this video! it really helped a lot! now i know this is NOT the career for me haha! the video was still great tho! keep it up