How much did I make in my first 2 months of being a dump truck owner operator? IS IT WORTH IT? 

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Your story is not just hauling stuff, it is a mother running a business and caring for 3? children along with all the other things in life. Much respect to you.

I am a single father, cancer survivor and owner operator. I bought a dump truck and found out I had cancer a few months later in 2020 so I am just getting back out there. Much respect!!!

Ones that dream big and take chances make it big!!

What I’m most impressed with is how you can remain focused enough on your driving while also talking to your RU-vid audience and to your kid. I get the feeling that women are better at such multi-tasking.

I finally got the opportunity to start dump trucking. I was inspired by you when I first got my cdl. Doing otr work and some local- I couldn’t get a job in it but finally I’m in there. I love to see your progress fellow trucker.

I'm impressed. Your work ethic, your determination, your attitude. "Go get-em".

It's took every business I've ever owned around 2 years to get in the black. I think you'll be fine. We can't make it without our truckers, I appreciate you. Be safe!!!

Some of the best years of my life was sitting in a Peterbuilt pulling an end-dump in the bay area. My last job in the bay area was a dream job,I worked for some of the finest people I have ever met. I wish you two the best and good luck!

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You remind me of my mom.. Just a fighter and being a great mom. Inspired by your story.. 🙏

Co-pilot falling asleep on the job. 😂 Remi is so dang cute bet he had a blast riding in the big truck. Dauminique with your knowledge and drive and determination you and your husband will have a very successful family business. You wear a lot of hats to make your dream come true. You got this build that fleet. 😎😉👍

Keep on making the videos. It's nice to see a wife, mother working through the problems of being a owner and operator. You don't see that very often anymore. I drive tractor and trailer and thought about becoming a owner and operator but never did. All I can say good job and keep it up. 👍👍

I got a lot of respect for you, to be able to start your own business and do what you want to, both as a mother and a truck driver. Most people don’t have a clue what we have to deal with on a day to day basis. As truck drivers, we put up with the stupidest drivers, while risking our own livelihood, and have their welfare under our foot! Plus the cost of fuel, tires and insurance, it’s a miracle we can make a living at all! Great video, and keep on trucking! 🙏💪🙌🇺🇸🤟🤙👍👍

My dad took me to work with him trucking, some of my favorite memories, now I’m going for my CDL! Keep on trucking all the best wishes ❤

Your a good person Dauminique Your good fortune will come.

You're going to be just fine. Your attitude of "dream big", spot on!! You rock!! PS - Chains should never hang, I'm with you 100% on that!!

My Grandson’s name is Remy and he is a huge construction vehicle fan. I ran my own business for 30 years and still remember those first few years of lean cash flow. Stick with it and keep within your means and all will be fine.

It’s a relief watching your video, I’m a 28 year old dump truck owner operator in Atlanta. Just got my first dump truck and currently in my first month of running and it’s going great but if you don’t fix things on your truck or make sure it’s in good condition you will always have problems. Problems=lost money. Rebuilt transmission, replaced exhaust, welded a hole in my air tank, and drilled dried asphalt out of bed, with other minor repairs I ended up spending $5,500 prior to even getting on the road but just like you I dream big and see the long game and if you play it correctly you can expand your trucks and see true success in this industry. Good luck to you on your journey I fuckin love your videos. Great minds think alike🔥🔥

You are some kind of a Woman! Respect! Greetings from Germany

Wow, your passion is inspiring. I got my CDL 3 weeks after got my drivers license at 16. Been driving over 30 years now, CB radio taught me alot those frist years, backing into a paver, chip spreader or keeping under a milling machine. I can't believe with your passion and desire someone in the construction industry didn't roll out the red carpet. Keeping on Trucking, Roads Scholar.

You’ve really motivated me more than ever. I’m getting my CDL really soon and I’m going into flat bedding. I really like working with my hands and staying active and I think flat bedding is perfect for me. I also would like to learn other jobs in the trucking business and you’ve made dump trucking sound and look very interesting thank you. I wish you all the luck in growing your business because I know it’s going to huge one day and hopefully 🙏 I can be apart of it. KEEP GRINDING FRIEND.

Good luck. People like you are the backbone of our nation.

Love it!! I grew up in a dump truck starting at about the same age as your wee lad. After "putting in my time" as a driver, I finally got into a dump truck after moving out of Washington, and back to my home state of Idaho. Loving life as Dump Truck driver in a "super dump" with a 4 axle pup. Keep that rubber side down, lass. You've done good.

Best of luck to you in your trucking business. You'll be successful because you aren't afraid of hard work, and you're making big plans for the future! That's a good looking man child you have there for a navigator/body guard!

Awesome story! I've had my A C for about 15 years I've been driving steady ever since, best piece of advice I can give you as an owner operator of course keep your cost down, switch out the transmission and rear axle fluid to top of the line synthetics it will help your bottom line out over the long haul. Subscribed!! 👍🇨🇦

You are a trooper. Not boring at all. Great content, keep it up

You're story is inspirational on many levels. Also, in my career as production engineer who actually is hands on doing CNC programming and set ups, we have boring days where there is work that must be done accurately and timely but is boring. This is the hardest struggle for many young people starting a career. The newness wares of and we all must push through on the boring days or weeks. It's actually a very important part of work. Staying with it.

Awesome! So glad I found your channel. Had a friend when I was a kid that use to play with me in the dirt. She always wanted my dump truck. Thanks for bringing back such fond memories of her. You are amazing trucking with a baby riding shotgun.

My wife and I both have our CDL. Neither of us are currently using them, but we have been searching around for idea. Then bam, this video is suggested. So, thank you for this and keep up the good work. I hope everything is going well with you.

Your little man is like i.love the ride of moms dump truck its sweet😊

Much respect and power to you Queen! Not only are you driving a dump truck, it’s manual, you have a trailer, you’re filming AND YOU’RE MOMMIN’ IT. Salute to you from Central New Jersey 💯 God bless you and your family! Keep it up

Been a trucker 35 years bought a dump truck in 2016 its old but paid for and even with the headaches id love being an o/o glad you took that path love your videos old school drivers hard to come by keep up the good work dauminique

Respect to you from a fellow truck driver. It's good to see diverse operators in the industry.

Highest level of respect for you sister from India. 👍👏

For what you came for 11:10 minute! You’re welcome

Dauminique I love watching your videos, not just for the driving but for talking about the daily problems with running a business. My wife and I have run our own environmental construction business for 30 years. Those first few years were really a struggle but we somehow survived. I believe our success was due to us providing our clients with excellent service at a reasonable price. We always try to meet our clients needs and never promise them anything we can't deliver. I'm not sure how you get paid by your clients, but our biggest hurdle was maintaining cash flow, especially when our clients take 60-90 days to pay. Hang in there and you will do great. Can't wait for the next video.

Really, Really admire you, Daum! Love your positive outlook, cool-headedness when things go south, and your consistently appropriate demeanor, dress, openness, and conversational style. Its like we've been neighbors for years (I live in FL) and we're just having another bit of conversation between good ol' friends. There's no drama for dramas sake, no BS, just genuine buds sharing day-to-day experiences. Love it! For sure! I've followed lots of truckers vids and you are the FIRST one I go back to each and every time, 'cause yours are the best! I trust you the most by far. Thank you for being the way you are sharing your experiences with us!

My 379 Pete breaks those hood straps twice a year, always order a few on amazon and have on hand. i always carry a short bungee in the cab (bout 8 inch) and can hook both hooks around the bracket and hook the strap over the piece on the hood. gets you thru the day.. good luck on your trucking venture from a former oly wash resident

It’s actually really impressive seeing a put together woman / mother doing work like this it’s not often u see that so good job seriously

As a twenty-year trucking veteran, and 2.5 million miles, I’ll say it right here--trucking is a cut-throat business. You’re chances of being lied to if you start a trucking company is nearly 100%. Shippers and trucking companies will tell you a million lies to get you through the door, but then once you start hauling for them, the reality is uncovered. Expect to make 70% as much as they told you you’d make. Also, expect to work 10 more hours per week than they promised. Too much government control and regulations. To make good money, you will need 3-4 trucks running. If you can’t afford this, the only other answer is to buy your own truck and go out on the road. Consider trucking to be like a college education. There are no books that will tell you how to do it, and other owner operators are hesitant to help you since you will be their competition. If you're looking into starting your own trucking company this 2023 then I will recommend you look into getting a Governmental business grant. I drive for Old Dominion Freight Line . Things are not actually flowing well in my division, so I thought it time to get my own trucking business into Operation. I came across your channel two months ago after I have applied for SBA loan multiple times myself to get a new truck and start my business but my application was denied. I decided to pay and hire a Financial Loan/ Grant Agent that help me look out for the best Trucking Business Grant program that suite my business and credit score. I'm very happy to inform you that after Four weeks of application process with the grant agent. I have finally been approved for $187,000 Business Grant. I will be able to get all my business equipments and a 2019 Freightliner T12664ST Sleeper Tractor this January and my business will start it's operation fully. Thank you so much your videos keep my motivation alive.

Another Great video from Boss Momma! I love how she is taking her kid to work to pay the bills! Keep working chasing your dreams, I will be here for the ride and cheering you on.

Very much looking forward to following your growth. I remember bringing my young son to work when we were growing our business, now he is 22 years old. You are doing great.

Nothing beats the Freedom of being an owner operator......down side it comes with a lot more headaches

All my respect ti you lady👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

I love dump trucks and enjoy hearing the story of a courageous entrepreneur. I’m impressed.

A suggestion to aid your backing. Install small cameras on either side (or both like I did) where the tail lights and such are. Connect them to a monitor in the cab. Not only does it help with backing, but can be proof in case of an accident of some kind. Also think of camera on windshield and hood mirrors for the same reason of proof in case of an accident.

Hi Daumínique. Above all else, it's your honesty that shines through on your channel. You deserve the rewards for your hard work and the example you set. Enjoy your day and regards from London

We're all along for the ride with you and can't wait to see your biz grow!

If anyone was wondering, if you hauled with a tri-drive + wagon combination, you would make much more as an owner-operator. A lot of times, customers ask for our tri-drive + wagon over the tandem + pony-pup combination simply for the fact that they can haul much more.

Hey lady!! I miss the dump life. Construction is the bomb! I drove end dumps for the most part (7 axles), tri-axles, low-boy and I have Doubles and triples endorsement. I drove dumps for 4 years for a company M&M trucking in Auburn, AL. I was the first woman and only to drive end dumps there in 53-58 years of the company's existence. (I had a tragedy that led me to leave in 2017 and illness and I also had a problem with a new dispatcher playing favoritism) Dumping was the highlight of my trucking career hands down. I've had my CDL since 1999 and between my 2 children I have 15-16 years documented OTR, local, regional, and dump experience. I remember I took my daughter out with me when I was local in Atlanta as an O/O when she was about a year to get started again. (She's 18 now) But go head lady ....keep trucking. Proud of you.🥰 Not sure how long you've been driving (cuz I just happened upon your video) but you're doing well. To have a husband that's a diesel mechanic is beautiful. (I'm not married but I have an ex of 20nyears and we're still friends and he works in the shop for a major trucking company so if I ever got started again I'd hire him part-time. I have a trucking buddy here in Alabama that was leased on to the dump company I was with. He was there 24 years. He owned 3 other trucks (2 flatbed, one dump) that he managed outside the main job but he kept a new Kenworth and leased from them every 3 years (to be sure maintenance in truck was up to par. The boss and he showed me his invoices back then and he came in to work at 7:30 and was done round 4:30-5 and brought home $9-10k monthly after paying company fuel, his note and insurance and putting away his fees for highway taxes and quarterly taxes. His note was around $2350. So, you're doing great. I was gonna drive for UPS but you have to keep the primary job in order to be on the call list to drive in hopes that a permanent run opens up. But when you're #18 down the seniority list and 96 runs are full time with 4 drivers that won't retire after they've been there 40 years already 😳 it's non motivating to me. I took a warehouse loader job there to get in the door but it's wearing me out and even though I can test to drive there at $33.50hour I don't wanna have to still load. I've owned trucks before and I can't put others in a truck sitting behind a UPS steering wheel or loading their trucks. My daughter has graduated now and she and my 11 year old son are coming with me this summer. I plan to do a walk-a-way lease until the end of the year and buy some dumps 2023. Watching this video has given me a little more inspiration. Keep pushing. And as far as the chains? They should be up as high as possible. My ex boss always always hollered about them. Be well lady. 💕

That’s cool that you brought your little one out on the truck with. Whenever he gets older, it’s gonna be hard to keep him out of the truck. Thanks for the ride along. 😎👍🏻

rooting for you! so smart and hard working, super inspirational. your husband is lucky to have you in his corner

I don't know if you follow the local auctions. I was able to find one with a company that closed . I was able to get brand new tires for less than half the cost of retail. Good luck with your business. Its a fine line between profit and loss.

Thank you so much for sharing your reality. It was heartening to just hear you talking about your ambitions. I follow a number of owner-operators, off-road recovery, tow truck, dump truck and long haul, and watching your videos does a lot to give me a more positive attitude every day. 🤣❤👍

In my mid 30s n considering a career change n becoming an owner operator. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

I’m also a lady trucker, mostly flatbed and reefer, but I’ve also driven tankers and long dumps. Thinking of driving a dump truck and I’d love to be an owner operator someday. Working on that. I have 6 kids and it can be difficult juggling everything but trucking has improved our lives as a family in so many ways. So glad I found your channel. 💖 Blessings to you!

I'm a retired truck driver and drove a truck like yours and belt trailers hauling pretty much what your hauling and your making that look very easy and I know that's not a easy job. Backing up with that rig is NOT easy so my hat is off to you. Keep on truckin . New subscriber 💯👍

Is this girl actually driving a dump truck with her infant in it? Wow... I'm gonna guess that every time she pulls up people are going to be shocked. This is awesome

Your awesome. Doing what you gotta do to provide for your family.

World needs more people like you!

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So awesome that you've got your kid with you. Mother's are so badass! Nothing stops you. You do whatever it takes to get it done. I love all the different camera shots. I know it's probably second nature for you but I'm impressed how dialed in you've got it to swing that pup trailer at just the right timing so the back of your dump is at the pile. Thank you for taking the time and making the effort to film AND edit these videos for us to enjoy.

You're a awesome mom and owner operator keep up the great work and videos ❤

What a great role model for women all over.She has a can do attitude.Very refreshing.

Your husband is a lucky man as your a Beautiful Young Lady. Please be safe at work , awesome personality.

Hello Dauminique, my husband and I just got approved for $800k in the recent Maryland business grant program. I own a clothing brand that I intended to invest my part of the money on, but my husband insist on getting back into his dump truck business and preparing to get a new truck. He has been out for few years and I'm worried if it's a good time for him to startup back. I will appreciate your suggestions on this because this is a one-time life opportunity for us, and we want to make best use of it. Appreciate your reply🙏🏽. I subscribed. ♥

Great to see! My father ran over the road for near 50 years. My sister ran over the road for UPS for 38 years and her husband pulls for Yellow frt. started when he was 21 and is now 74 and still climbing into the cab. As for me when I got out of the Marine Corps in 77 got my chauffeur license which converted to CDL. I was in construction but due to climate (MN, IA area) things shut down for the winter so I jump in the seat of a freight shaker cab over with a screaming Detroit 8V71T (350 it was known as) with and easy 13 spd, haul grain to the river, Mississippi, dump it run into Chicago and pickup steel for a back haul. In the summer it was in heavy equipment moving dirt. In a straight, like your doing with pup, or semi end or side dumps. Unlike you though, I was on somebody else's trucks for a few contractors, the non-union side of course. I had a thing about keeping the cab clean and always tried to get the same unit but when pulling for a family operation the kids always got their pick first! Sadly, for me they always chose the truck I had the day before! And I might get one that wasn't crapped up or on that one of the kids had been in prior which was always crapped up, soda cans or bottles, cigarette packs, chip bags and a good layer of dirt. Food for thought when you go to expand your business. I had worked for a contractor out of Great Falls MT and he required that all trucks and equipment cabs are to be cleaned daily and if not you were pointed to your vehicle and the road. He had KW's, Pete's, Mack's (including a 1951 Mack water truck, positive ground twin stick) which was used as a disciplinary vehicle, suspension worked when tank was full but spray for 60 seconds, mechanical spring seat and like riding a brick! That guy started with a dump truck and loader. When he sold out in 1989 he took $13.8M on equipment and $4M on his shop, thank you Richie Brothers. At peak he had 400 employees. Don't let that dream even fade a little! Wish you the very best in your venture! (Marysville though? You have great stamina!) I'm over here on the east side of the state where I have retired after 60 years earning a buck!

Awesome information today… I’m absolutely sure your going to succeed.. resilience is virtue, keep up the good job!

Just please don't ever stay sitting in your dump or have your kid on board with you anytime you may be getting loaded with hot asphalt. I heard about a horrific tragedy that happened with a dump driver who had his little girl with him and you can pretty much guess where this is going just by knowing they was being loaded with hot asphalt and were sitting inside the cab while getting loaded and the most tragic, heartbreaking accident happened with the asphalt getting spilled over top of the cab while they was inside 😢 Stay safe out there 🙏 ❤️

You are awesome! It’s going to take a little time to get things going, after that is should smooth out. Good luck with your business, and keep the videos coming. Your copilot was kinda quiet! 👍🏻 🛻

Female dump truck drivers are the BEST! ❤️ They always try harder to do a better job than 98% of the guys. From a (Grumpy) retired heavy equipment operator.

Enjoyed the video with my first cup of coffee. My wife watched it and said, "She's proof women are masters of multitasking. Backing that rig while talking to the camera and getting it perfect the first time." Well done.

You are one of the most amazing people I’ve witnessed in my 71 years. A world-class champion. Wow. God bless you and your family.

Enjoy your video's and content. My dad bought his first dump truck in about 1965 and it was used. I put several miles in the jump seat before starting school. At one point in time dad had three trucks before switching over to tractor trailers in '72. I've always loved trucks and envy you and your job. Dad never wanted me behind the wheel as I have a bit or a physical condition that is only getting worse with age. So here I sit behind a desk as a mechanical designer. I hear you when you are talking about the bills and or lack of work as I watched dad go through all that. Stick with it and keep your business sense and you will reach your goals. P.S. I always wondered how they dumped with the pup in the rear, now I know.

I don’t even know you and I’m proud of you. I think that’s great you took the bull by the horn and are doing what you wanna do for work and it also appears like you’re a pretty damn good driver. Keep up the good work super mom!

Multi task much? That's real serious! I can see your seriously careful. I'm a driver but, making a video, taking care of my baby, and driving? Yikes! You go girl!!

Good for you on stepping out and buying a rig. I wished I would've years ago but chickened out . Hope your successful and glad you enjoy it.

Ma’am!!!!! I salute you highly! The baby being with you just made you my favorite fellow trucker! Respect!

Haveing a mechanic as a hubby helps big time. I use to pull dump truck too. So know exactly what yall are up against so to speak. Keep up the hard work.

My job is like that too. I literally only ever haul liquid manure, only difference is that it’s never the same farm or the same field. I’m usually within an hour of home but never in the exact same spot for too long

As an OTR O/O I probably averaged 25K per month but only grossed 7K ish. Went through a lot of money because everybody has their hand out for you to grease. It's a tough business.

It will all work out. Keep doing what your doing. Tough times now especially with fuel prices.

I'm proud of people like you.

Love it taking baby to work. Wish i could take kids work out on tracks but company says nope. Love vids from Canada 🇨🇦

Much respect to you and the best of luck in your endeavor! Not easy getting work done and being a mom too. I wasn't a mom but a Dad and had three young kids (and two large dogs LOL) home, until school age, while I did programming from home and wife gone on business a week at a time every other week so I have some idea what that takes. Did have a part time nanny usually. I remember several times a day pushing a double stroller with two little ones strapped in and a dog leash in each hand with two big dogs at the same time LOL. After that experience one learns to respect working moms!

Skip to 11:12 if you don’t want listen to her mind numbing boring talk

Talk about multitasking. WTH. How do you even do this. A young lady driving a truck, taking care of a baby and doing video for RU-vid. Standing ovation salute and respect. Wow. You are awesome. GOD BLESS YOU and your family.

Awesome good for you I wish you and your family much success thanks for sharing

Hello Dauminique, Am new to your channel. Question? Ever considered back-up camera(s) on your prime mover or trailer? Cheers, great video and I can see you understand how to operate your rig with ease. You probably know larger turning circles (forward and reversing) where possible may help the reduction on your tyre wear. Just a thought. Remember, the only time you fail is when you quit.

You are gonna do great things, I can tell. Definitely no shortage of work around here. Do you ever worry about getting screwed over when you only have a “handshake agreement?”

Hi Dauminique! I have a CDL, but it is a CLASS B with Airbrakes. Will that be adequate to drive a dump truck? Also, for your $16,000 generated in February, how many hours did it involve? Are your days 4 hrs, 8 hrs, 16? How involved is it?

Calitruckers…giving a big shout out to u and handling ur business , much respect to u driver and keep trucking, I done super 10/ tags / double bottoms and work in material handling from aggregate to dirt, to plant to plant , here’s some pics for u and ur great fam from mine… thanks for good vibes and motivation

Hats off to ur dedication to work & commitment as a mother.. Salute.. Wish you ongoing success

When you replace your tires get rid of the super signals and put duals on the trailer before you have a road service coming out at least with duals you can drive to the tire shops

Awesome update on the progress of your company! You mentioned that your husband is upgrading his CDL and that's got me curious. Is he going from a class B to an A, or does he already have an A and he needs an endorsement to pull Truck and Trailer?

Been in delivery business for 30 years. Found out the more trucks and employees the more headaches and not necessarily more profit. Just saying. Good luck.

You are a super mom and you are definitely a great role model in society. Thank you for showing us about the owner operator.

I'm excited. This is the first video I've watched from you. As a new cdl holder, I watch a lot of utube testimonials from truckers to learn as much as I can from others. I've been extremely curious about dump truck. There aren't many dump truck utubers ive noticed so this is cool. I'm watching you drive around and noticed that is my neighborhood. Instant subscription! Going to buy merchandise just to support my local entrepreneur!

Truckin with baby riding shotgun. Best.momma.ever.