“COOL BIG RIGS” RU-vid channel dedicates itself to spotting "Big Rigs" hauling various freight and commodities through Vernon, a fast growing little city located in the Interior of British Columbia, Canada. "The North Okanagan.'' Forestry, agriculture, tourism, manufacturing and construction are the main economics of the area. Trucking enthusiasts will enjoy Class 8 trucks at work keeping the local and provincial economy going.
On occasion I future unrelated content to trucking. Mainly local car shows, lake adventures, basically general outings within the beautiful city of Vernon.
All videos on this channel have been filmed by me. (Hence the poor quality!) They are not the most dramatic videos, however, I truly hope they are enjoyable on some level.
Not really my thing ( too fast for my failing eyesight) Chester but all good which is better than I have been since last spoke. Hope you and yours are keeping well bro.
@@blinkie1523 Mate, sorry to to read you haven't been well. Hopefully nothing too serious. But I can relate. My health has surely changed over the past few months, even over the past year or two. There was a time I created one new video each week. Now at the age of 60, I can barely get one video filmed, edited and posted within four months. Health issues slow me down. Everything in my body has slowed. I am constantly healing chronic skin issues. The relentless heat this past summer kept me from filming trucks in direct sunlight. I just can't tolerate 40°C weather more than one hour. My health certainly has put a decline into my RU-vid channel. Sorry I can't get out there to make videoslike I once had. Thank goodness the heat wave is over. Cool temperatures have settled in for late August. Let me know how you're feeling. Sending positive vibes your way🙏😎
Thanks for your concern Chester and way sorry to learn of your plight and how it is effecting you sure sux's. Had a sinus infection that went down into the chest area where they put drains in after heart surgery then came up to sinus's and been a real struggle past three or so weeks though feeling a tad better after having some homemade soup today for lunch. Hey you and yours keep well till next time bro.
Some how missed this video.... great spot to be with the camera Chester 👌 a car show is always worth a look ... and certainly a lot of stunning vehicles, I did like the Chevy van, just seemed to be done right 👌.... 41c is pretty warm for anyone,,,, as I now run up to Darwin each week and it's winter here in Oz but still 35c in Darwin 🥵, not sure how I will manage during summer which is also the wet season ... humidity will knock me around a bit and will have to unload / load during the evening when its cooler, I look at a bit of stuff and news from New Zealand where I grew up and am envious of them having such a beautiful cold winter with dams freezing over, good enough to go curling on, snow all over the place... Loved your pick up Chester, beautiful car, i can understand you missing it ... thank you for the great video, really enjoyed it, take care and chat soon...cheers Wilson
Wilson, I've never experienced humidity to a degree of uncomfortability. Can only imagine how unbearable it must be working in such a damp atmosphere. I turned 60 in July, can no longer bear direct 35C+ sunlight more than 2 hours without wanting to pass out. (Craving to be a curler on a frozen Oz dam.🥶. I certainly miss my youth. Loved heat back then. Recall working hours under 38C heat ...not really experiencing fatigue other than being incredibly thirsty. I must clarify, was never happy working in that temperature, but my body withstood the challenge. No choice, had to earn my $5.55 per hour doing brake repair work.😆 Sorry to keep this reply short, but it's late hours and I needed to say thank you for replying to the video. I certainly miss my old orange pumpkin pickup. hoping your doing well. Definitely load, unload at night. When they came indoors a few hours ago it was 27 Celsius at 9 PM. Dark. sundown, 7:45 PM. Autumn is on its way. Hope spring meets you with open arms and restful temperatures to get some good trucking in. Cheers, mate. Chester.👍😎
Bruce Harvey's blog brought me here - reading a dramatic account of a runaway when the brakes would not hold coming down from Lumby with a loaded train - he managed to get his train to finally halt on this trestle without derailing.
@@oldelephantstew I read Bruce Harvey's dramatic account years ago of a runaway train entering Lumby junction. The story resonated, myself being local. Wish my video footage did justice to the vast, aged, wood and metal beam structure. Entire trestle built "curved." Vehicle traffic below, general store left, some 30 yards away. Just thinking of a derail scenario is upsetting. Thank goodness Bruce regained control of his iron steed. Thank you for watching the video. I appreciate your viewership..
WOW..... not much i can say about this video ..... but WOW... sensational , every car was beautiful, I certainly couldn't pick one that stood out as they were all so good... thanks for shooting this video Chester, really enjoyed the beautiful cars in Vernon BC cheers 👌👌👍👍
@@wclearwater1 Glad you enjoyed the classic cars. I absolutely love classics from hot rods to original muscle cars. I wish I had better quality video but it was so hot I had it get the film done and seek shade. I haven't been out filming trucks lately because the weather's been absolutely scorching at 41 Celsius. (105 F) My aging body cannot withstand that heat very long. So I hope to post truck videos soon once summer temperatures cool down. Only seven weeks on summer left then it's downswing to winter. Hope you're doing well, Wilson.👍😎.
@@MrMarcus10ful Love Michigan. Great state. I'm always amazed to learn that trucking regulations vary from state to state. Even in Canada, across each province slightly different regulations. Having a universal legal height across Canada and America regarding car carriers would make life so much easier. I don't understand why this cannot be achieved in today's world. Of course the Canadian government makes extra bucks selling special transport permits to reach legal height. It's all about $$$. Stay safe👍
@@blinkie1523 Glad you enjoyed the classic cars, mate. I've always been a fan of vintage iron. Had my 1968 Chevy Ute for 30+ years. Thought the car show would be something different from my channel. It's been much too hot to film trucks over the last few weeks. Relentless 40°C days. Wildfires rampant. 400+ fires burning in BC. I'm looking forward to the cooler months. Unfortunately you're heading into summer down under. Be safe, that direct sunlight is intense these days. I feel for all the mates having to load and unload without any shade. Stay cool.👍😎
Still a wee ways off yet mate but feel for you with that heat and those wild fires, some of our fire fighters are on route as we chat. Still too chilly now snow is upon us but still warm enough not to worry about it. Yeah love the old school rides way better than the new. Till next time stay well bro.
Very good thanks Chester, a great start to the day with devouring breakfast while watching and enjoying the rumble of those wonderful V8's cruise by on the big screen. Hope your keeping well mate at this time, your ute looks okay too is it running?
@@blinkie1523 OMG. I'm doing well, but way too hot. 41 Celsius today. I went out for an hour, returned home minutes ago sitting here with a wet cloth on my head, letting fans cool me down. Lol. Have AC but not a big fan of it. Glad you like the rumbling V8's. Some beautiful machinery. But I must chuckle, every one of the owners were in their late 60s, 70s and even into their 80s. Owning one of these classic car muscle machines is not a young man's game. I just turned 60 last week. No longer do I have my Ute. Couldn't drive it after my spinal injury, so I just had it stored 30 years then sold it back in 2014. I think that's the year I put on the video? 🤓 My age is getting to me today. Lol. Or the heat is. I miss driving it, I miss driving any vehicle. Haven't driven for decades. Very envious that it's winter down under. Only 4 PM, many more hours to go until sundown. I cruised in my power chair 22 km last night, to the beach. Was so nice. I shouldn't be looking at thong bikinis but my eyes did their own thing. Lol. You made my day responding. Wishing you and yours safety in this crazy world. 🤗🙏😎
Yep the world sure is a crazy unpredictable place more so than ever at the moment. I know that feeling of not being able to drive with loosing most of my sight sure sucks. You only a young old fuller at sixty, I beat you by six & half years bro, don't beat yourself up over it you will get there and I'd much rather your summer though our winter hasn't been to cold thus far, mainly wet. Anyways all the best for you & yours bro.
@@harrysonmauge2299 You're welcome Harryson, I greatly enjoy doing these videos. Hopefully more videos coming soon. The weather has been hot.... I really don't want to be out in that intense heat too long. Thank you again for watching. Stay safe out there👍😎
Hi Harryson, thanks again for watching another video. I appreciate you tuning in. I try my best making truck videos, spotting trucks wherever I can. Kenworth and Peterbilt are my favorite, but Western Star has their purpose in the industry as well. I hope to post another logging videos soon. It's a long weekend up here, so I'm just relaxing today ...,wishing you a great Monday👍🤗
Very cool, the driver knows what he's doing... unlike myself 🤣🤣 after 3 months in the job, I can fit 12 vehicle's over the 2 trailers, but usually only 10 due the size of modern day suv's and then it's a struggle at times, but I'm learning more each trip... Thanks for the great video Chester, always enjoyable...👌👌cheers wilson
Is it okay if I call you a friend because as much as you love trucks I love trucks too and hope your family is doing well and have a great day and don’t push yourself too hard, your family and health are very important to me and you
I hope you're doing well, Harryson. I always appreciate you tuning into my videos. Good friends are hard to come by. Hoping summer has treated you and yours well. It's too hot up here in British Columbia. Wildfires are ravaging the forest areas. i'm short for time, I hope to have another video up soon. Always appreciative of your viewership. stay safe out there. We'll chat again next video. Your friend, Chester.😎👍
Hi, cheers from Vernon, British Columbia. Thanks for watching the video.. I am only a videographer but will speak for most logging companies. Logging is a rewarding and lucrative profession when (hard) work ethic and skill combine. There are opportunities to drive logging trucks throughout British Columbia. Beautiful trucks ready for dedicated drivers. British Columbia is the land of opportunity. Wishing you the best, hope your dream comes true. Thanks again for watching the video. 👍😎.
Hi Harryson, hope you're doing well. The Kenworth W900B is one of my favourite Kenworth models. It has a classic, timeless shape. There are many "blacked out" and "black chromed" W900B logging trucks around this area -- absolutely amazing. I'm working on getting you that cement mixer video. There are cement mixer videos within my playlist if you search through them. You a great day👍 Chester
Amazing video of trucks working hard to keep the economy moving I’m a truck lover and I love watching truck videos from your channel it’s so cool and awesome to watch Canadian trucks working hard for the people providing them what they need. I wanted to say thank you for the videos
Hello there how is it going I just wanted to check on you and see how you’re doing also these trucks look really cool I hope you get to enjoy them as much as I do and if you get to record some cement trucks I will be so happy to see them, but take care of yourself okay I love your truck videos and I hope you have a great day
Harryson, here's my favourite cement videos. There's a few more on my playlist, just have to search them out. Thanks for watching.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fys7cab85fI.htmlsi=H8qhsKHGtohyO_8T
Hi Harryson, glad you like the videos. I really enjoy making videos. It takes weeks to create a single video, however I really enjoy the process of filming and editing. Editing can as long as months. Just wish I was better at filming. I greatly appreciate your viewership. Thanks again for watching. Chester.👍😎
Bruce, I'm certain there's a little bit of Tolko lumber in houses all over 'merica. 👍 I just went by your parents old home on 39thA, looks renovated. Multi terrace Landscape . Carport delete. Dark sage color. I have photos but they're in my PC. Send tomorrow.
Who owns that T800H? I wanna ask them some questions about the truck to help me acquire that specific hood from a Kenworth Dealer. Need some info about the truck!
@@scharlatan2292 it's not a problem driving with missing buckles. This truck and trailer unit most likely delivers custom wood/lumber and/or construction home hardware. The aforementioned product is strapped to the flatbed trailers.. The side curtain's primary job; shield the product from harsh elements-- sunshine, rain, snow and wind, etc. Great question.
Some great content in this video and enjoyed the view from the cab as something different but all good thanls Chester. You keeping well these days mate.
@@GamerX66666 hi gamer. Polished aluminum reflects the heat of the day plus minimizes fuel evaporation, ... also possesses corrosion resistance. Microbial contamination cleans easily from the polished surface. Gasoline and diesel must be free of contaminants (remain clean) during transportation from the processing plants hence the shiny, clean appearance of most every taker truckin' down the highway👍 great question, thanks for asking it. Appreciate you watching the video..
Hello Dear FRIEND Chester! 😃 How are you doing? Things are going well here, we had a few nice days. We were able to work again. Since then it has been raining and storming. Thank you for this video mix. The pleasure to read you, Kind regards, Wilfired.
I always appreciate hearing from friends. Glad you're keeping well. Spring weather has been mostly precipitation, a lot of wind and gray overcast days. We experienced the odd sunny day, but spring has been unseasonably cool and wet. I'm not complaining, winter snowpack was dismal. The mountains need all the moisture they can get. Wildfire season is a month off and there's already 150 forest fires currently burning. A city in northern British Columbia evacuated. I'm filming trucks when opportunities arise. Had a run of lowbeds (lowboy, for my American friends) so here's yet another video of heavy equipment being moved around. Unfortunately many units without equipment. Poor timing on my part. The Indianapolis 500 runs this weekend, my eyes will be glued to the race Sunday afternoon. May the best racer win. Hope the weather has improved since we last wrote. Stay safe, Wilifred
Hello Dear friend Chester! I'm happy to hear from you. I was starting to worry, you seem to be doing well. I'm fine thanks. Here we had a spring similar to yours and almost the same winter. Currently, it's still very average: a little sun and then a lot of rain! There has been no more since Thursday evening, overcast skies with a rare appearance of the sun. And tomorrow afternoon: return of the rain!... Apart from that, the Indianapolis race is the Indianapolis 500! Who doesn't know?! I only know it by name, but never seen it. Before what I liked to watch on satellite TV: Nascar races! And I really enjoyed it: the opening ceremonies with the planes flying by!...And the people singing...I don't have satellite TV anymore...Maybe it will be via the web. In the meantime: have a great car racing Sunday!!! And take good care of yourself!! see you very soon, Wilfried.🏎
Hi Chester, great video on a great subject .... certainly prevalent in North America and not something we saw a lot of here in Oz or NZ, there are a few large cars over on the east coast now sporting this livery as social media brings the world together... I certainly liked the T800 that was loading up the link belt, stunning bit of gear and the T800 right at the end of the video, sweet ride, have a bit of a soft spot for T800s as I drove one during my training at Harold Ives trucking out of little rock Ark back in 1997 .... showing my age now ...🤣🤣.... thanks again Chester and keep up the great work... regards Wilson
Thank you very much! I always appreciate your feedback, Vladimir. I enjoy making these videos for truckers. Always very appreciative of your viewership. Hope you and your family are well And healthy👍😎
