The Fastest Way To Lose Money In Trucking

After a weekend at home, it’s time to get back to work. We start Monday morning by delivering the corn load that had been sitting over the weekend before heading to pick up a load of mineral feed bound for Colorado. Along the way, I talk about something every new truck driver should understand: taking care of your equipment. When you’re pulling heavy loads through the mountains during hot summer weather, it’s tempting to keep your foot buried in the throttle and try to maintain speed. The problem is that overheating an engine, transmission, or cooling system can quickly turn a profitable trip into an expensive breakdown. Sometimes slowing down a few miles per hour on a long grade is the smartest business decision you can make. You’ll make a lot more money arriving a little later than sitting on the shoulder waiting for a tow truck and a repair bill. Join me for another day on the road as we unload corn, load mineral feed, and discuss some practical lessons that can help keep trucks moving and drivers making money. 🚛 In This Video: • Unloading our corn load • Loading mineral feed for Colorado • Summer mountain driving • Protecting your engine on long grades • Trucking advice for new drivers • Real life on the road • Lessons learned from years behind the wheel If you enjoy trucking vlogs, trucking tips, life on the road, and real-world trucking experience, be sure to subscribe and come along for the ride.