The main purpose is to help new drivers, see what to expect, when going to the ports for the first time, and I think that these make really cool videos for entertainment too! 😁
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My father is also a trailer driver, sometimes I like to come along if my father has a long-distance order, such as unloading or loading. greetings from Indonesia 😊
Yes, it is true. Usually the dispatchers do all that. You can't just show-up, unless you already know, the port made an exception that day, then dispatch would tell you too. Also, the appointment a time window. They will not allow you to enter more than 30 minutes, or too late=missed the appointment. That's the reason you see drivers parked outside. They are usually too early, and waiting for the time to enter the port.
Although we can still have slow season here. When I drove O.T.R. I usually did not earn good money. Driving in the ports is a lot easier, I am home, and money is a lot better. 😊
The worst part is probably dealing with other drivers in busy times! Everyone wants to get to the front of the line, and they will cut you off at any chance. The port workers used to be horrible. They have improved, but you can still run into someone yelling at you unnecessarily, and you can't fight back because they can get you banned from the port.
It's an average of $30 with no overtimepay. Different companies will have overtime or pay extra, per container moved. Night shift went to $35 once, but not anymore. Sometimes a company offers [about] $26 per hour plus over time. I am used to working 10 to 12 hours per day, and the paychecks work pretty well.😁
I do not have a dedicated route. Every day is different. When I was working at night, we would average 2 round trips per day, and yes, I have done 6, or 7 hours with one container move. However, at this moment, ports are slow, and those delays are not very common. Right now, it is possible to make 3 or 4 round trips to the ports and have a container each way.
LA ports driver!!! Another great video, thanks. I try to tell the office this is the type professional NEEDED to recover containers on a daily. You can only lead the horse.😂
Why do you container haulers literally camp on the left lane of the 2 right lanes going 53 MPH? Move over to the very right lane. Always causing traffic congenstions, inpeding traffic.
I agree with you! Sometimes, you just can't see past that truck, and there could be another slower vehicle. Sometimes, drivers are just an asshole person.
@Angry_70 I know, my truck is governed at 65MPH. If you're going to drive below the speed limit, drive on the exit lane. There are plenty of other rigs driving 60 plus mph in CA wanting to use the lane you're camping in.
Please forgive my ignorance here, as i am only a Greenhorn-trucker (not even comfortable being called a "rookie" yet, tbh); What do i need to haul into/out-of ports? Obviously, a "clean-air" truck with insurance and DoT-/MC-authorities. And i know i'll need a TWIC. Do i need a chassis-trailer, or can i use one of the ones i saw stacked-up? And how long do i need to have my DoT/MC-authorities? Anything else?
Hi! It's cool bro. Don't be too harsh on yourself. I learned it the hard way, without any training too. I have always been an employee driver and I don't know anything about owning my own truck. 🫠 You're on the right track. Sounds like you are missing is the R.F.I.D. tag. This is a little truck scanner, required, but you probably get it at the time of truck registration in the ports.
They still allow diesel trucks right now, and I understand that you must pay a diesel fee to the port, per truck, every time you enter. Non-diesel trucks do not pay the "clean air" fee.
Chassis is a long topic. You can have your own, (company owned) chassis and that's always the easiest. They have public pool chassis that we can use. They have "private" pool chassis, but there can be exceptions when you are allowed to use those chassis. With your own chassis, you have to make sure it's all in good working order. The roadability check can tell you to put the container back and come back with a proper chassis. Port pool chassis can get minor repairs in the spot, before you exit the port with a container.
@@PortsOfLosAngeles Thank you for all the info!!! It's greatly appreciated (by myself and, I'm sure, many of those in the future who come across this info here). Ive got a couple more questions, if its ok: -Do i need to be a part of a union to truck loads through the Ports of LA? -Are there any (trucking-)companies that might be looking for drivers? Any recommendations? Any bad ones i should stay away from? -I feel blasphemes for asking but...Are there EV-charging-ports in/around the LA-ports? -um...just had one or two more that just eluded me; Will edit this part out when i remember
So, usually, there is a line for bobtails trucks only, and at this port, we can use that lane with bare chassis, too. However, this lane is very small and difficult to get into. I came-in with a bare chassis that time.
Hi! I did ask about that a long time ago. I understand that they don't. However, they do allow it, but you have to get a permit and probably pay a fee. I would start by contacting the customer service. I am sorry I can't tell you for sure.
Yes, I would be very happy to help you!😀 Although I don't have a classroom, we can work out something, like an online class. Please send me an email for further information.
It's not a daily thing right now, and evey port takes a turn! 😬 BTW, I notice often, we stand in line for hours and then inside doesn't seem busy at all!
They have maps posted inside. Some are available online, and usually, they have printed maps at the trouble windows. I did struggle to learn the inside, probably 3 months at least! 😅
I saw a job posted los angeles to riverside $200.00 round trip. My question is how many trips could I make a day working the AM 5am to 5pm shift? Im trying to find out if this is a low paying job or not?
I am an employee driver. You can make 2 of those round trips in 12 hours. However, there are so many moving parts that I would not make a guarantee. I would take it, only to get my experience. Today, I don't like working by the trip. We can end up making $60 for one day sometimes! I am very happy at my current employer right now. 😁
Am I missing something because the videos are sped up or are there actual signs directing you to where your block is located? I don’t really see any. Thank you for these videos BTW.. I’m on deck for a port driving job and your videos are catching me up to speed quickly.
Yes, the videos are sped-up because the actual trip can take hours! The blocks are marked pretty well. Please watch this video, it shows a map and ticket. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-P_lGGIbaCWQ.htmlsi=uZxvBHN2CEtQxLGe Also, the videos at FMS port show the app we have to use for getting loaded containers. I am so happy that you are watching my videos and they're helping! Thank you so much! 😄
Very Interesting !!! I'm curious about your opinion on how busy the ports in LA are these days. I read and listen to a number of items and 1 commentator in particular has been told by his sources that LA Port Activity is significantly less due to issues with the US dollar, US having issues with other countries and the BRIC countries diverting trade away from the US. I did see a number of container chassis stacked and parked. Is this normal ??? Thanks, Ken
Hello Ken! Yes, the ports are very slow, and I did get laid-off at one company. Most companies are slow, too. It is my understanding that shipping containers are not coming to L.A. but are getting spread out to other ports to avoid those long backups that happened during Covid. My personal opinion is that if there was no trade coming in to USA, there would be a lot of empty shelves in the stores.
@@PortsOfLosAngeles Thanks for taking the time to reply. There is a lot going on that we are not being told about or in fact being lied to. I mention this because JW (Commentator who I read and listen to has talked extensively about the activity at the ports being slow.) has talked for many years about the slowing of activity at the ports and has mentioned about the diversion to foreign ports, not other US ports given the 'Mighty USSA Dollar' is being rejected in trade. There is an expression in sales that goes something like this; There are 2 reasons why people do no purchase. 1st reason is one that sounds good. The 2nd reason is the real reason. I would suggest 'ships diverting to other ports' sounds good but the 'Real Reason' is something else. I would also state that you cannot take anything that happens in the USSA at 'face value' or in other words, 'The Narrative' that is given. Take the recent bridge collapse in Baltimore. I do not trust 'The Accidental Narrative' given there are a number of pieces that don't add up. (I have no inside info, but just someone who has learned to be very skeptical of the 'official narrative'.) To your comment about the shelves being full or sufficient, I would offer we don't see as many empty shelves from the fact that consumer spending has dropped dramatically, much more than the narrative suggests. Thanks again for the video which I only caught by accident on YT. Keep well and hopefully activity picks up to keep you and your fellow drivers working and being able to support your family !!! Best regards, Ken
