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So happy everything is turning around for you Mike.
@sandrahankins84885 ай бұрын
I can't say how much I've missed you and videos Mike. They mean a lot to me. Thank you for taking the effort to share your life and work. You're in my prayers.
@drandisol5 ай бұрын
Hi I'm a native Alberta. We haul enormous amounts of oil by rail because we can't get a pipeline built here either. Just a word of warning, the oil industry is very sensitive to recession. Economy takes a dump, everything stops, including trucks. If you do this structure things do you don't lose your ass so close to retirement. Best of luck.
@benvolman49765 ай бұрын
It would appear that God "heard the conversations you did not hear" and provided a way for you. Quality lost a good driver. Their loss is someone else's blessings. God is with you, Mountain Mike. Happy holidays and Merry Christmas.
@michaelmorgan78935 ай бұрын
I've been in the drivers seat. I'm a retired truck driver. I'm so glad I got out when I did. I loved my western trips when I got them. I really disliked the northeast runs in which I seem to always had. Truck drivers move America. Prove me wrong. Be safe.
@TheHOWLER455 ай бұрын
I never realized that we moved that much oil by truck alone. But with the terrain I can see why a pipeline isn't feasible. Stay safe out there and thanks for sharing with us all.
@garykidd44685 ай бұрын
All of the oil coming out of the Uintah Basin is hauled out with heated tankers. The oil is very high in paraffin and has a high pour point temperature (90 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit).
@robertcolpitts45345 ай бұрын
Its actually feasible but not enough volume. Thus trucks then trains then pipelines.
@pwmvsi5 ай бұрын
@@pwmvsi - plus it requires heated pipeline. As you said, insufficient volume to make it payout. There was a refinery up there in the Basin 100 years ago but it's been gone a long time. There is a move to build a 90-mile railroad to Helper and Wellington to haul oil. All it needs is funding.
@robertcolpitts45345 ай бұрын
The 96 Ford with the 7.3 is a great truck. We have one on the wheat farm. It was bought new in 96 and in 2000 we had to have a long block installed, 460k miles. When it turned 1,000,000 the front & rear axles were replaced. It is still in use as a fuel truck for the farm. The 2000 Alpenlite 5th wheel is a great trailer. Just keep watch on the caulking on the roof. You might also tighten town the ac. Around The foam gasket is a source of water leaking in. I would shut off the water to the trailer when you are not there. Thanks for letting us ride shotgun with you. Appreciate your efforts. Bill
@billm54335 ай бұрын
Thanks for the ride Mike. Anybody who thinks driving is easy, should ride with you now. The Blue truck was comfy, but this one is Work. Stay safe, and Strong Mike. PEACE!
@bobclavile56535 ай бұрын
I agree
@suepeterson1635 ай бұрын
Hi Mike... I agree with you - everything's mapped out for us! I'm just so glad you are still here sharing your stories with us.. Love hearing yr voice and enjoying the scenery of places I'll never see in my lifetime! Thnx so much - take care...x🇬🇧
@ecole31395 ай бұрын
I'm finally believing things are already mapped
@kashkash15415 ай бұрын
Now that's the view we are used to. Just like old times.
@sammybrownfox62655 ай бұрын
Mike, no matter the company, no matter the truck, no matter the highway, we will be here! To sit shotgun with you as you discuss life is always enjoyable. Thank you.
@mountdesertrock5 ай бұрын
I am so thankful to view your videos; it’s uplifting for me to hear your stories. I am taking care of an ill family member here in Arizona. I enjoy listening to people who think like me. Positive energy, setting boundaries, work hard ethics! Good for you! Keep up the good work and never change your ethics!
@carollderkacy51645 ай бұрын
I do miss your travels around the west. And fighting the snow in the mountains but I am happy to see you back on here.
@lynnwisinski49705 ай бұрын
What majestic landscapes! ! ! How I wish I could travel to places like that. Congratulations, Riding.
@makronist5 ай бұрын
if you get your own truck just make sure you get one that will handle the off road driving. ive done oil hauling before and ive seen guys go buy a new volvo truck that was a straight highway setup and in about 1 month and it was pretty much destroyed lol and dont drive over 15 mph on dirt roads
@natas63075 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike for letting us all go with you today!!!Sucha Delight!!!!
@kimfrommn71625 ай бұрын
The extra money you think you'll make as an owner operator will not overcome the stress you will feel.
@kenbrohere5 ай бұрын
You must be a happy driver , you found the snow
@nancychughesredfern86045 ай бұрын
Congrats on your decision to become self employed! You will do well with this.
@profdg79455 ай бұрын
if you are haulin crude oil you better think twice.. i hauled i for 9 years in kansas. gotta remember when you are broke down you are loosing twice the money. and if you are loading off road you will be broke down a lot. and i wouldnt pull no pup
@MrBarbuster5 ай бұрын
Hey mountain man Mike we back on the shotgun ride. Loving it
@sandrahankins84885 ай бұрын
Even before all the years you drove automatics going back to manual 18 speed takes getting used to. Nope don't want to miss a gear going down. Then it really would be YEE HA. Kind of like " Wolf Creek Pass" LOL
@jackball42015 ай бұрын
I actually prefer riding in the center of the cab, but either way, great to have you back!
@flynnjp195 ай бұрын
That manual got you a bit humbled.😂 F qualitity logistties😂Nice to see you driving safer.
@TheGor545 ай бұрын
Back in the saddle! Mike, thanks for all your thinking on life, you have made a big difference to how I deal with the world and with me. Best of everything to you and yours.
@BlueBeeMCMLXI5 ай бұрын
Fantastic to see you back in full swing! Please keep the awesome vids coming?
@arunphillips69775 ай бұрын
Ditto, really missed riding along, glad to see you’re back!
@thomasw.singley75415 ай бұрын
Always love riding shotgun with ya!!!! Good Luck with new job and to your future plans, they sound awesome. Love & Peace my friend
@pinkywilliams80635 ай бұрын
Before you make the plunge check on trailer lease, hazmat insurance, CYA insurance, Maintenance cost and all the legal cost of doing business. That 1,000.00 a load Sounds good till you deduct cost of operation. As a company employee, if a trailer slides off the road the hazmat clean-up cost you nothing but a job.
@knklbstr12395 ай бұрын
As always, thanks for taking us along for the ride. And good to get the updates concerning what you up to as well.
@mark709135 ай бұрын
#220 Good Morning, Good Morning, Mike! Glad to watch you! Back on the road again, yup! I'm retired, not doing much, just watching U-Tube Truckers and finding out how some methods of trucking is different from others. It's an education for me at 75. Happiness is The Highway!
@happyhighway1065 ай бұрын
I'm so happy for you, and i agree that everything happens for a reason. I wish you nothing but the best 😀
@marceechristofferson66485 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video Mike, safe travels, stay safe!!!! 👍🏻
@susanr.19635 ай бұрын
Great to hear your plans, enjoy the ride
@williamkn6215 ай бұрын
Its good to see you're back on the road again.
@newsnowmichigan46665 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing, the trailer story made me smile, I completely agree that everything happens for a reason. Your videos are always a joy.
@elmiraflower5 ай бұрын
Hi from Tony in South Africa. Good to see you back.
@tonyd96075 ай бұрын
One thing you need to understand when you own the company YOU WILL PAY TO MUCH IN TAXES...and that's the way it is...don't cheat but learn to use the power of the company Mike should not pay for a meal again...a drop of gas for the car...anything clothing...you will learn...somewhere arround 10-12% of your gross will go to "selling and promotion"...and don't feel bad about that 'cause you are gonna pay to much taxes but if you are making $$ be happy you can pay...but that's a terrible big number if you have never done that part B4...find out for sure how much pain is comming.....'cause taxes get paid first...like it or not...the Goverment WILL get their money I am 70 Y/O and started driving at 21 I can't count the # of O/O's I have seen go down because the didn't do their taxes right...
@nebraskaknowssomestuff26595 ай бұрын
Love your return!!! Heard of your bad news...than thought you should hop in your vehicle and keep it going!!! Road trips are awesome! Here's to being "on the road again"!!!🥂🍻🍷🍺 I've always respected the semi drivers...their office is the road! Love your commentary and how to drive with truckers!
@karetousignant70115 ай бұрын
MM Mike, keep up your videos brother. There so many folks that follow you and respect your abilities. Your videos are the best!
@saltydog37145 ай бұрын
Its been a long time. But it is good to see you back 😮
@charleswright90245 ай бұрын
I actually just sit and listen to this man and still enjoy watching the video may God bless you millions more miles
@olu85164 ай бұрын
Boy! Mike tells an interesting story of his daily life! I sure could not do OTR. I did enough in driving all over central Virginia doing computer repairs back in the 60's and 70's. I was only doing 1500 to 2000 miles a week in my own car.
@HamBands5 ай бұрын
Computer repairs in the 60’s?
@blackpagan1005 ай бұрын
@@blackpagan100 Yep! Batch processing mainframes using 80 column punch cards. Pretty dog gone primitive by today's standards. It was state of the art in the late sixties.
@HamBands5 ай бұрын
In the 70s and early 80s too. Had to use them in a college. No fun.
@deniseboudreau3245 ай бұрын
As always Mike, following you is a ride and a half. == Buying new by lease is full of small lettering.== Costs over profit. ==Yep roll the dice Mike????
@3252fly5 ай бұрын
Man wat a view thanks for shown and talk to you live little bit I love mountains ❤ thanks stay safe!!
@elmatador86025 ай бұрын
Back in the shotgun set up again good to see mountain man Mike 👍🥶
@justbe44815 ай бұрын
Thank you for another great video. I'm glad you found an accountant that has a good reputation/history with other truckers. I cringe every time I hear "accoutant". A co-worker had an accountant and discovered he had not only been ripping him off, but also really messed up on his taxes, costing him over $7000 in taxes, and the guy disappeared. Seems was doing the same to some other people also. Good luck on your new adventure! Hope you get a good deal and great truck! I always look forward to your videos. By the way, the camera in the jump seat really does make me feel like I am riding along with you. Such beautiful scenery out those windows & I am always looking for wildlife. I hope you will have continued safe travels, successful adventures, and making more memories with your family!
@ionecuff63235 ай бұрын
I'm a rookie rocky mountain driver and your knowledge has been priceless for me. Thanks
@ryanware21835 ай бұрын
Love your videos! You helped me drive better in winter conditions!!
@AngieThinks5 ай бұрын
Good for you, Mike! I’ve so enjoyed traveling with you!
@maryl18335 ай бұрын
You are right Mike everything happens for a reason. ❤
@david91925 ай бұрын
Hey Mike! Glad to see you back and making Lemonade again! I think you are Right On about the new opportunity to find the best in the situation. Your idea of getting your own truck and forming your own LLC sounds really good. I like the idea of a new truck and wonder if you can still get "Gliders?" That way you could put a Fresh Rebuild, pre-DEF Engine, in it and be ahead of the game. I kind'a envy you your position of being able to make these new decisions! But to be honest, I would be scared of jumping in the deep end on this gig with less than 6 months experience in how "the game is played." Please continue to share your Truck selection process. Best of Luck and I will be following along closely.
@stevephilips11755 ай бұрын
I did a spreadsheet for a year tracking every ex-expense the truck I was driving incurred including my pay. My truck, fuel, maintenance, insurance, etc ate up a little over 60%. I still had to put back money for breakdowns. first 3 years were really tight. Fuel went up to $5.25 A GALLON and I had to throw in the towel. It was possible to keep going if the work stayed steady, but nothing stays steady in the trucking business.
@olemansailor65195 ай бұрын
That's a very zen story. I like your use of the word energy. Very enlightening. Safe truckin' dude.
@SpikeBlighty5 ай бұрын
Great to have you back voggin Mountain Man Mike 😊
@mollyisintheclubyall79925 ай бұрын
Glad to see ya back on the road. Best of luck with setting up your own rig and business. Looking forward to riding with you often.............Peace!
@kennyw69325 ай бұрын
Welcome back, sir. Thank you for your videos and wishing you the absolute best in the new endeavor (especially if we still get to come along)!
@1974kenm5 ай бұрын
interesting how life seeems to fall into place have a good day and trip and ty 4 the ride along
@edlinke23685 ай бұрын
Outstanding video Mike on a very scenic piece of road while put the world to rights gently. I could listen to that all day. The sun 🌞 always shines on the guys stay. Safe regards Nick
@NicholasRichmond-dn8qh5 ай бұрын
Good to see ya still out there old man my favorite driver 😊
@bergydermeister56165 ай бұрын
Hi Mike, You're so down to earth. I really like knowing what "we're" carrying, the temps, and stuff. I like learning your knowledge. You have good wisdom. Love ya Mike ❤
@debbiebjorklund32414 ай бұрын
👍 Thanks for the Ride and story, Beautiful.. stay safe👍👍
@johnrieger24615 ай бұрын
I enjoy your videos. I drove or for 20 yrs, much of it being out west. Defiantly prefer the western states. Thanks for bringing back the good memories Driver. Stay safe out there and good luck with becoming an O/O.
@shortstroke87125 ай бұрын
Mann cool to find you again. In the pandemic I watched a lot of your videos great to see a new one
@rwnnicklas5 ай бұрын
Noice, more trucking videos. 👏👏👏 I hope you and your family had a great thanksgiving.✌️
@redsorgum5 ай бұрын
You're a smart guy so I'm sure you'll look into your overall direct and indirect cost of owning. Fuel, tires, insurance, permits, taxes, repairs, own authority, licensing, accounting etc. all eat into your gross profits. In addition, the headaches of ownership, the gamble of continued good health, contingencies for time off for unexpected health issues, etc. Gambling on the good freight market etc. Good way to get ulcers too....my2cents
@rickardee85395 ай бұрын
Sorry for what happened but so glad you are back. Enjoy your videos very much.
@nancyvickery50895 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video. I put it on full screen and sit back. So enjoyable.
@weremodel5 ай бұрын
Mike ! I’m so excited to see your new adventures ! Keep them coming !
@desertlady17955 ай бұрын
Stunning scenery.
@wm31385 ай бұрын
So good to be riding shotgun again with you Mike. God bless and be safe out there.
@ethanfrank90595 ай бұрын
100% agree with your appreciation of what this is all about, spirit and what is most important, creating the future with intentions, everything happening for a reason. Interesting in how our lives are not the brilliant successes that others experience but I believe living in spirit requires a challenging life that affords us lots of opportunity for discernment. Great story and enjoying your channel as I have for a few years now. Keep on keeping on
@derekhenshaweasyputter3345 ай бұрын
The hard thing to do is to be a business man first and a truck driver second. If you don't you will end up not being either. Missed riding along.
@Kenny-rn2xc5 ай бұрын
Haven't checked in for quite a while. Good to see & hear from you. I hope that your new venture of working for yourself proves to be profitable for you.
@earllutz26635 ай бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving to you Mike! God bless! Stay safe! ✌️
@benjaminacosta25825 ай бұрын
Mike, you know this yourself, but I'll say it anyway ..... trucking companies are failing all over. Guys are scrounging for work, to make payments. You won't be making $9K a week if you are an owner operator, you won't have an exclusive contract, so you'll be sitting on the roadside half the week, as new competitors keep absorbing some of the business. That "boom" will attract a lot of other trucks. Companies will play you against the other guys, and your rates will fall. Everybody loses ...... except the guys who just continue to drive for other companies. The grass is far from greener on the owner-operator side. My family was 3rd generation truckers, we had to shut down in 2011 after 73 years. Three turbos blew in rapid succession, at the time $15K just for the parts, labor was much extra to get us back on the road, and your truck is stuck in the garage for a week or more earning nothing. (I have no idea how much turbos are now, but I'd guess twice what they were in 2010.) You blow out tires, it's on YOU. And running off-road over rocks at the weight you're carrying, like I've already seen you do around hair-pin turns, flat tires will be a frequent expense. Your truck insurance cost will be astronomical in that oil business. As owner-operator, you'll be paying twice the FICA you've been having taken out of your paycheck as a driver. Quarterly diesel fuel excise taxes on the fuel you use will cut into your smaller and smaller margins as more competitors quickly arrive. (don't overlook the likelihood that excise taxes will increase significantly if electric vehicles are reducing taxes collected for road repairs --- governments will go after low hanging fruit like truckers) Etc etc etc. You say you only want to work another 7-8 years. Save yourself the headache of owning a truck. I have no reason to advise you this way other than I've been there, done that, and profits were impossible for 5 years in a row, and we weren't paying someone to do all or even much of our paperwork. We tried numerous different types of trucking business, like just providing power and pulling other companies' trailers, and even increasing the fleet to 10 trucks didn't help. One of those jobs was pulling a gasoline trailer for a distributor and delivering fuel to stations. None of it made much, and then someone hungrier would come along and offer to take the route for a lower rate than we got and you lose the work to them. De-regulation has been evil for owner-operators. You will be much better off just taking that paycheck, driving someone else's truck and never having to worry about how to pay back the bank loan (or lease) on your equipment.
@rayrussell62585 ай бұрын
In all the years I was driving trucks before retirement I reckoned the fun part was driving them, not owning them! I looked at a few jobs using my own truck and when I did the sums, I was better off driving someone else's without the hassle. However plenty of guys have made good money owning a truck, so good luck Mike with your new venture, hope it works out well for you. 👍 Seeya.
@dennisjohnstone47395 ай бұрын
It's good to be riding with Mike again, although I do get a little nervous on those curves, like the ones on here today.
@joycemcfee18295 ай бұрын
Awesome Mike ! So happy for you, great work. About how "the Universe work", i'm 100% ok with you on this. God bless !
@jackoneil6545 ай бұрын
Hi Mike missed you too thanks for being back grtz from Holland
@erikvanhoek5 ай бұрын
Riding Shotgun with the Rocky Mountain Roadmaster. It remains a privilege and a learning experience.
@us1fedvet5 ай бұрын
Only a suggestion but before you go buy a new truck give it another year as a company driver there are a lot of expenses when only your own truck like all the Dot red tape Insurance taxes etc.
@carlgruver6955 ай бұрын
Hey Mike. Thanks for the explanation and the upload, Seems like you got a sound plan. Hope it all works out. As you say... Peace. :-)
@nofider15 ай бұрын
Glad to see you came out ok in the end of all that! Keep on keeping on my friend! I feel your entrepreneur instincts and experience will take you far, totally get not wanting to try and keep on top of all that paperwork. Hope everything blooms well! You have sewn a great field of opportunities! Ride safe brotha.
@shaunsawyer51275 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video Mike and thanks for your time and consideration top job regards from England 🇬🇧👍🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🇺🇲
@philglover29735 ай бұрын
Other than the other comments, it's nice to see and hear your new videos with your new job. Just waiting for the next ones. Driving a truck that is twice as long as what you drove before plus a manual transmission and hauling oil, gives you a new experience. Be careful! Thanks for the videos.
@walterfink97825 ай бұрын
Great views great company thanks for posting
@jetblack51155 ай бұрын
I enjoy watching you in the beautiful countryside.i a truck in the UK myself
@bazdeakin84465 ай бұрын
In any event, good luck with everything!!!
@ejr54805 ай бұрын
Another great video mike. Rooting for you all the way. Pete uk.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@peterheywood74535 ай бұрын
Glad things r going good for you God is good Blessings to you Stay safe on the road 🙏
@mariavasquez82803 ай бұрын
Shotgun, I always watch your videos every time you post one.
@DanielPerez-ee3wp5 ай бұрын
It has been on my bucket list to drive this route and behold, here it is!
@thomasmaughan47985 ай бұрын
When a Human Mind is In Neutral you're Human body not in motion for Your Destiny in Your Life!!! Love the Shotgun Ride in the SNOW mountain 🌬🏔🗻🏔❄ Our SETUP and Setback!!! Is Our Comeback in Life🤗 Life is like a Book 📖 Make Each Chapter a Bestseller in Your Life 🙏
@tasmlmbell11265 ай бұрын
Your biggest expenses will be insurance tires and fuel. My brother hauled oil for 34 years, I hauled grain and silage. Both of us are retired now. Good luck going on your own, we will be looking for your next video. 👍
@martinmills84585 ай бұрын
STAY SAFE out there🚚
@garymorris59745 ай бұрын
I like listening to you. I like being along for the ride. Idea: As a side hustle; charge people $1k to ride along with you for a real ridin shotgun experience. I bet it would work.
@kathleenogrady84595 ай бұрын
Good to see you back my friend 👍
@garycutshaw52465 ай бұрын
You always give us beautiful views!!! It sure sounds like you have a good plan for your near future. Good Luck! Just be careful out there . . .
@missinde07235 ай бұрын
ENJOY RIDING WITH YOU THANK YOU
@JoseRamos-fq5zf5 ай бұрын
I’ve been watching your channel for some time, Id like to say : your a very skilled Truck Driver.🦅
@Lesa-up9cv5 ай бұрын
I get driving tips from listening to him. He's good!
So happy everything is turning around for you Mike.
I can't say how much I've missed you and videos Mike. They mean a lot to me. Thank you for taking the effort to share your life and work. You're in my prayers.
Hi I'm a native Alberta. We haul enormous amounts of oil by rail because we can't get a pipeline built here either. Just a word of warning, the oil industry is very sensitive to recession. Economy takes a dump, everything stops, including trucks. If you do this structure things do you don't lose your ass so close to retirement. Best of luck.
It would appear that God "heard the conversations you did not hear" and provided a way for you. Quality lost a good driver. Their loss is someone else's blessings. God is with you, Mountain Mike. Happy holidays and Merry Christmas.
I've been in the drivers seat. I'm a retired truck driver. I'm so glad I got out when I did. I loved my western trips when I got them. I really disliked the northeast runs in which I seem to always had. Truck drivers move America. Prove me wrong. Be safe.
I never realized that we moved that much oil by truck alone. But with the terrain I can see why a pipeline isn't feasible. Stay safe out there and thanks for sharing with us all.
All of the oil coming out of the Uintah Basin is hauled out with heated tankers. The oil is very high in paraffin and has a high pour point temperature (90 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit).
Its actually feasible but not enough volume. Thus trucks then trains then pipelines.
@@pwmvsi - plus it requires heated pipeline. As you said, insufficient volume to make it payout. There was a refinery up there in the Basin 100 years ago but it's been gone a long time. There is a move to build a 90-mile railroad to Helper and Wellington to haul oil. All it needs is funding.
The 96 Ford with the 7.3 is a great truck. We have one on the wheat farm. It was bought new in 96 and in 2000 we had to have a long block installed, 460k miles. When it turned 1,000,000 the front & rear axles were replaced. It is still in use as a fuel truck for the farm. The 2000 Alpenlite 5th wheel is a great trailer. Just keep watch on the caulking on the roof. You might also tighten town the ac. Around The foam gasket is a source of water leaking in. I would shut off the water to the trailer when you are not there. Thanks for letting us ride shotgun with you. Appreciate your efforts. Bill
Thanks for the ride Mike. Anybody who thinks driving is easy, should ride with you now. The Blue truck was comfy, but this one is Work. Stay safe, and Strong Mike. PEACE!
I agree
Hi Mike... I agree with you - everything's mapped out for us! I'm just so glad you are still here sharing your stories with us.. Love hearing yr voice and enjoying the scenery of places I'll never see in my lifetime! Thnx so much - take care...x🇬🇧
I'm finally believing things are already mapped
Now that's the view we are used to. Just like old times.
Mike, no matter the company, no matter the truck, no matter the highway, we will be here! To sit shotgun with you as you discuss life is always enjoyable. Thank you.
I am so thankful to view your videos; it’s uplifting for me to hear your stories. I am taking care of an ill family member here in Arizona. I enjoy listening to people who think like me. Positive energy, setting boundaries, work hard ethics! Good for you! Keep up the good work and never change your ethics!
I do miss your travels around the west. And fighting the snow in the mountains but I am happy to see you back on here.
What majestic landscapes! ! ! How I wish I could travel to places like that. Congratulations, Riding.
if you get your own truck just make sure you get one that will handle the off road driving. ive done oil hauling before and ive seen guys go buy a new volvo truck that was a straight highway setup and in about 1 month and it was pretty much destroyed lol and dont drive over 15 mph on dirt roads
Thanks Mike for letting us all go with you today!!!Sucha Delight!!!!
The extra money you think you'll make as an owner operator will not overcome the stress you will feel.
You must be a happy driver , you found the snow
Congrats on your decision to become self employed! You will do well with this.
if you are haulin crude oil you better think twice.. i hauled i for 9 years in kansas. gotta remember when you are broke down you are loosing twice the money. and if you are loading off road you will be broke down a lot. and i wouldnt pull no pup
Hey mountain man Mike we back on the shotgun ride. Loving it
Even before all the years you drove automatics going back to manual 18 speed takes getting used to. Nope don't want to miss a gear going down. Then it really would be YEE HA. Kind of like " Wolf Creek Pass" LOL
I actually prefer riding in the center of the cab, but either way, great to have you back!
That manual got you a bit humbled.😂 F qualitity logistties😂Nice to see you driving safer.
Back in the saddle! Mike, thanks for all your thinking on life, you have made a big difference to how I deal with the world and with me. Best of everything to you and yours.
Fantastic to see you back in full swing! Please keep the awesome vids coming?
Ditto, really missed riding along, glad to see you’re back!
Always love riding shotgun with ya!!!! Good Luck with new job and to your future plans, they sound awesome. Love & Peace my friend
Before you make the plunge check on trailer lease, hazmat insurance, CYA insurance, Maintenance cost and all the legal cost of doing business. That 1,000.00 a load Sounds good till you deduct cost of operation. As a company employee, if a trailer slides off the road the hazmat clean-up cost you nothing but a job.
As always, thanks for taking us along for the ride. And good to get the updates concerning what you up to as well.
#220 Good Morning, Good Morning, Mike! Glad to watch you! Back on the road again, yup! I'm retired, not doing much, just watching U-Tube Truckers and finding out how some methods of trucking is different from others. It's an education for me at 75. Happiness is The Highway!
I'm so happy for you, and i agree that everything happens for a reason. I wish you nothing but the best 😀
Thanks for the video Mike, safe travels, stay safe!!!! 👍🏻
Great to hear your plans, enjoy the ride
Its good to see you're back on the road again.
Thank you for sharing, the trailer story made me smile, I completely agree that everything happens for a reason. Your videos are always a joy.
Hi from Tony in South Africa. Good to see you back.
One thing you need to understand when you own the company YOU WILL PAY TO MUCH IN TAXES...and that's the way it is...don't cheat but learn to use the power of the company Mike should not pay for a meal again...a drop of gas for the car...anything clothing...you will learn...somewhere arround 10-12% of your gross will go to "selling and promotion"...and don't feel bad about that 'cause you are gonna pay to much taxes but if you are making $$ be happy you can pay...but that's a terrible big number if you have never done that part B4...find out for sure how much pain is comming.....'cause taxes get paid first...like it or not...the Goverment WILL get their money I am 70 Y/O and started driving at 21 I can't count the # of O/O's I have seen go down because the didn't do their taxes right...
Love your return!!! Heard of your bad news...than thought you should hop in your vehicle and keep it going!!! Road trips are awesome! Here's to being "on the road again"!!!🥂🍻🍷🍺 I've always respected the semi drivers...their office is the road! Love your commentary and how to drive with truckers!
MM Mike, keep up your videos brother. There so many folks that follow you and respect your abilities. Your videos are the best!
Its been a long time. But it is good to see you back 😮
I actually just sit and listen to this man and still enjoy watching the video may God bless you millions more miles
Boy! Mike tells an interesting story of his daily life! I sure could not do OTR. I did enough in driving all over central Virginia doing computer repairs back in the 60's and 70's. I was only doing 1500 to 2000 miles a week in my own car.
Computer repairs in the 60’s?
@@blackpagan100 Yep! Batch processing mainframes using 80 column punch cards. Pretty dog gone primitive by today's standards. It was state of the art in the late sixties.
In the 70s and early 80s too. Had to use them in a college. No fun.
As always Mike, following you is a ride and a half. == Buying new by lease is full of small lettering.== Costs over profit. ==Yep roll the dice Mike????
Man wat a view thanks for shown and talk to you live little bit I love mountains ❤ thanks stay safe!!
Back in the shotgun set up again good to see mountain man Mike 👍🥶
Thank you for another great video. I'm glad you found an accountant that has a good reputation/history with other truckers. I cringe every time I hear "accoutant". A co-worker had an accountant and discovered he had not only been ripping him off, but also really messed up on his taxes, costing him over $7000 in taxes, and the guy disappeared. Seems was doing the same to some other people also. Good luck on your new adventure! Hope you get a good deal and great truck! I always look forward to your videos. By the way, the camera in the jump seat really does make me feel like I am riding along with you. Such beautiful scenery out those windows & I am always looking for wildlife. I hope you will have continued safe travels, successful adventures, and making more memories with your family!
I'm a rookie rocky mountain driver and your knowledge has been priceless for me. Thanks
Love your videos! You helped me drive better in winter conditions!!
Good for you, Mike! I’ve so enjoyed traveling with you!
You are right Mike everything happens for a reason. ❤
Hey Mike! Glad to see you back and making Lemonade again! I think you are Right On about the new opportunity to find the best in the situation. Your idea of getting your own truck and forming your own LLC sounds really good. I like the idea of a new truck and wonder if you can still get "Gliders?" That way you could put a Fresh Rebuild, pre-DEF Engine, in it and be ahead of the game. I kind'a envy you your position of being able to make these new decisions! But to be honest, I would be scared of jumping in the deep end on this gig with less than 6 months experience in how "the game is played." Please continue to share your Truck selection process. Best of Luck and I will be following along closely.
I did a spreadsheet for a year tracking every ex-expense the truck I was driving incurred including my pay. My truck, fuel, maintenance, insurance, etc ate up a little over 60%. I still had to put back money for breakdowns. first 3 years were really tight. Fuel went up to $5.25 A GALLON and I had to throw in the towel. It was possible to keep going if the work stayed steady, but nothing stays steady in the trucking business.
That's a very zen story. I like your use of the word energy. Very enlightening. Safe truckin' dude.
Great to have you back voggin Mountain Man Mike 😊
Glad to see ya back on the road. Best of luck with setting up your own rig and business. Looking forward to riding with you often.............Peace!
Welcome back, sir. Thank you for your videos and wishing you the absolute best in the new endeavor (especially if we still get to come along)!
interesting how life seeems to fall into place have a good day and trip and ty 4 the ride along
Outstanding video Mike on a very scenic piece of road while put the world to rights gently. I could listen to that all day. The sun 🌞 always shines on the guys stay. Safe regards Nick
Good to see ya still out there old man my favorite driver 😊
Hi Mike, You're so down to earth. I really like knowing what "we're" carrying, the temps, and stuff. I like learning your knowledge. You have good wisdom. Love ya Mike ❤
👍 Thanks for the Ride and story, Beautiful.. stay safe👍👍
I enjoy your videos. I drove or for 20 yrs, much of it being out west. Defiantly prefer the western states. Thanks for bringing back the good memories Driver. Stay safe out there and good luck with becoming an O/O.
Mann cool to find you again. In the pandemic I watched a lot of your videos great to see a new one
Noice, more trucking videos. 👏👏👏 I hope you and your family had a great thanksgiving.✌️
You're a smart guy so I'm sure you'll look into your overall direct and indirect cost of owning. Fuel, tires, insurance, permits, taxes, repairs, own authority, licensing, accounting etc. all eat into your gross profits. In addition, the headaches of ownership, the gamble of continued good health, contingencies for time off for unexpected health issues, etc. Gambling on the good freight market etc. Good way to get ulcers too....my2cents
Sorry for what happened but so glad you are back. Enjoy your videos very much.
Thank you for the video. I put it on full screen and sit back. So enjoyable.
Mike ! I’m so excited to see your new adventures ! Keep them coming !
Stunning scenery.
So good to be riding shotgun again with you Mike. God bless and be safe out there.
100% agree with your appreciation of what this is all about, spirit and what is most important, creating the future with intentions, everything happening for a reason. Interesting in how our lives are not the brilliant successes that others experience but I believe living in spirit requires a challenging life that affords us lots of opportunity for discernment. Great story and enjoying your channel as I have for a few years now. Keep on keeping on
The hard thing to do is to be a business man first and a truck driver second. If you don't you will end up not being either. Missed riding along.
Haven't checked in for quite a while. Good to see & hear from you. I hope that your new venture of working for yourself proves to be profitable for you.
Happy Thanksgiving to you Mike! God bless! Stay safe! ✌️
Mike, you know this yourself, but I'll say it anyway ..... trucking companies are failing all over. Guys are scrounging for work, to make payments. You won't be making $9K a week if you are an owner operator, you won't have an exclusive contract, so you'll be sitting on the roadside half the week, as new competitors keep absorbing some of the business. That "boom" will attract a lot of other trucks. Companies will play you against the other guys, and your rates will fall. Everybody loses ...... except the guys who just continue to drive for other companies. The grass is far from greener on the owner-operator side. My family was 3rd generation truckers, we had to shut down in 2011 after 73 years. Three turbos blew in rapid succession, at the time $15K just for the parts, labor was much extra to get us back on the road, and your truck is stuck in the garage for a week or more earning nothing. (I have no idea how much turbos are now, but I'd guess twice what they were in 2010.) You blow out tires, it's on YOU. And running off-road over rocks at the weight you're carrying, like I've already seen you do around hair-pin turns, flat tires will be a frequent expense. Your truck insurance cost will be astronomical in that oil business. As owner-operator, you'll be paying twice the FICA you've been having taken out of your paycheck as a driver. Quarterly diesel fuel excise taxes on the fuel you use will cut into your smaller and smaller margins as more competitors quickly arrive. (don't overlook the likelihood that excise taxes will increase significantly if electric vehicles are reducing taxes collected for road repairs --- governments will go after low hanging fruit like truckers) Etc etc etc. You say you only want to work another 7-8 years. Save yourself the headache of owning a truck. I have no reason to advise you this way other than I've been there, done that, and profits were impossible for 5 years in a row, and we weren't paying someone to do all or even much of our paperwork. We tried numerous different types of trucking business, like just providing power and pulling other companies' trailers, and even increasing the fleet to 10 trucks didn't help. One of those jobs was pulling a gasoline trailer for a distributor and delivering fuel to stations. None of it made much, and then someone hungrier would come along and offer to take the route for a lower rate than we got and you lose the work to them. De-regulation has been evil for owner-operators. You will be much better off just taking that paycheck, driving someone else's truck and never having to worry about how to pay back the bank loan (or lease) on your equipment.
In all the years I was driving trucks before retirement I reckoned the fun part was driving them, not owning them! I looked at a few jobs using my own truck and when I did the sums, I was better off driving someone else's without the hassle. However plenty of guys have made good money owning a truck, so good luck Mike with your new venture, hope it works out well for you. 👍 Seeya.
It's good to be riding with Mike again, although I do get a little nervous on those curves, like the ones on here today.
Awesome Mike ! So happy for you, great work. About how "the Universe work", i'm 100% ok with you on this. God bless !
Hi Mike missed you too thanks for being back grtz from Holland
Riding Shotgun with the Rocky Mountain Roadmaster. It remains a privilege and a learning experience.
Only a suggestion but before you go buy a new truck give it another year as a company driver there are a lot of expenses when only your own truck like all the Dot red tape Insurance taxes etc.
Hey Mike. Thanks for the explanation and the upload, Seems like you got a sound plan. Hope it all works out. As you say... Peace. :-)
Glad to see you came out ok in the end of all that! Keep on keeping on my friend! I feel your entrepreneur instincts and experience will take you far, totally get not wanting to try and keep on top of all that paperwork. Hope everything blooms well! You have sewn a great field of opportunities! Ride safe brotha.
Thanks for the video Mike and thanks for your time and consideration top job regards from England 🇬🇧👍🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🇺🇲
Other than the other comments, it's nice to see and hear your new videos with your new job. Just waiting for the next ones. Driving a truck that is twice as long as what you drove before plus a manual transmission and hauling oil, gives you a new experience. Be careful! Thanks for the videos.
Great views great company thanks for posting
I enjoy watching you in the beautiful countryside.i a truck in the UK myself
In any event, good luck with everything!!!
Another great video mike. Rooting for you all the way. Pete uk.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Glad things r going good for you God is good Blessings to you Stay safe on the road 🙏
Shotgun, I always watch your videos every time you post one.
It has been on my bucket list to drive this route and behold, here it is!
When a Human Mind is In Neutral you're Human body not in motion for Your Destiny in Your Life!!! Love the Shotgun Ride in the SNOW mountain 🌬🏔🗻🏔❄ Our SETUP and Setback!!! Is Our Comeback in Life🤗 Life is like a Book 📖 Make Each Chapter a Bestseller in Your Life 🙏
Your biggest expenses will be insurance tires and fuel. My brother hauled oil for 34 years, I hauled grain and silage. Both of us are retired now. Good luck going on your own, we will be looking for your next video. 👍
STAY SAFE out there🚚
I like listening to you. I like being along for the ride. Idea: As a side hustle; charge people $1k to ride along with you for a real ridin shotgun experience. I bet it would work.
Good to see you back my friend 👍
You always give us beautiful views!!! It sure sounds like you have a good plan for your near future. Good Luck! Just be careful out there . . .
ENJOY RIDING WITH YOU THANK YOU
I’ve been watching your channel for some time, Id like to say : your a very skilled Truck Driver.🦅
I get driving tips from listening to him. He's good!