20 Things I Never Bought in 30 Years of Trucking (Rookies Always Do)

20 things rookie truck drivers buy that veterans never waste money on — from a guy with 30+ years and millions of miles behind the wheel. I've watched new drivers spend their first year's paycheck on truck driver gear that never earns a dollar back. In this video I go through 20 of them — what it is, why it looks smart, and what I actually used instead. This is truck driver gear judgment from the road, not a sponsored haul. Every item is something I either bought and regretted or watched a rookie buy and regret. If you're a rookie truck driver, a CDL student, or a new truck driver trying to save money, this is for you. What's the one thing you bought early that you'd never buy again? Tell me in the comments. ▶ What I'd buy instead (coming in the next video) ▶ Chapters below Old-School Experience. Straight Answers. Smarter Trucking. #truckdriver #trucking #cdl #truckers #owneroperator #otrtrucking #semitruck #truckerlife