Crazy Dave's Roadside Service - Owner Operator Interview 

This guy operates out of a small town about 2.5 hours from where I am. I had him come and change a leaf spring for me while I was working, he was in and out in under an hour, had absolutely everything with him. I was blown away by that truck. True old school dude, excellent set up.

I have never seen a set up like Crazy Dave has. Awesome !

Awesome video. You really love what you do and We Really Appreciate you.

That's genius, I imagine there's only a few who have created anything similar to yours but it's likely their not independent (associated with a truck brand)? I hope the last 2 1/2 years have been successful, fulfilling and fun and will continue to be?

0:16 wtf what can I not attempt driving a truck down a road. Like wtf

Milk crates are very handy....Great video

Dave is awesome!

I LOVE THIS ....THIS IS THE SHIT I LOVE TO SEE KEEP BRINGING STUFF LIKE THIS ......👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🤓

Things a beast👍👍

That's a cool truck

what a bad ass

nice rig.

Men like this keep the world moving. Deep respect, sir!

I could listen to this guy tell stories all day. I love talking to older self taught kind of guys , you can learn more from them in a week than a year at college

Never thought I'd see him again....It was only my car but when he saw me...disabled with two canes...he didn't hesitate to assist me...he fixed my problem without charge...I was on my way to the New Liskeard Hospital...that was back in 2008...I lived in Latchford at the time and now in Mississauga...Will never forget him.....nor his unique truck...

WOW! An awesome truck and an awesome Driver. This guys attitude, humor and love of life was an inspiration.... What a great way to live! 🚒

this man is on his game! people like that ready for anything on the side of the road makes me happy to be a driver with that kind of support!! keep it up bro!!

Crazy Dave... He fixed up the Penske truck I was driving about a year ago when it blew a coolant line right there on the fuel island at the Petro Pass there in New Liskeard. Cool stuff! Thanks.

What a rig! What a skilled mechanic/ reverse engineer!

I love this guy, Crazy Dave is not only a great friend but a really straight like an arrow guy. I missed him being my number one customer. Your Crazy Cuban friend “May the force be with you Always”

Chris awesome interview. thank you for what you doing.

man loved the video, I'm actually looking to get a service truck and this helped out a ton!!!! I have a small channel about login and I'm always improvising the best I can... And yes we pushing trucks all the time, I home made a pusher for my truck... the next one will have an even better pusher on it.. out in the field its nice just to push them to a wide spot

This gentleman was probably one of the most honest, humble, and genuine "interviewee's" I have ever listened to here on RU-vid. His video segment was a pleasure to watch.

Dave seems a very honest guy

He helped me one time back in spring 2014 in new liskeark. I stopped in husky truck stop and called him to fix the major air leak on my trailer. I never see him again but I remember him as a friendly professional gentlemen, happy to see he is still working and help truckers and people. God blessed him.🙏

This is like the 8th time i watched this video

Serious truck my man..thumbs up from Ireland🇮🇪🇮🇪 take a bow

3:06 no dpf issues.. Well no shit, looking at the fucking smoke there is none.

This is probably my favorite video you have ever done, good work!

For the record, all Western Star trucks are built at the Portland, Oregon plant or at our plant in Cleveland, N.C. formally known as Freightliner Trucks. Know known as Daimler Trucks of North America. Western Star line was bought by Freightliner in 2002 when we were owned by Daimler Chrysler. I retired from the company in 2013 with 25 years in.

>no dpf problems, ever. gee I wonder why...

I think he has the exhaust aftertreatment removed

For anyone who doesn't know for the last story the OPP is the Ontario Provincial Police.

this man got his act together when it comes to fixing trucks go bro

now thats a full service rig.. i need that set up

Great idea!! The world needs more guys like you that think outside of the box

Ahhhh yes!!! I finally understand what a man crush is. I like to think that I am skilled, but you put me right back into kindergarten . I wish to be half as good some day. Keep on keeping the truckers truckin bro.

"Do not attempt" yeah, I'll just go take my massive semi out and do this.

with that kind of service it must cost alot!!! to see this truck show up.

Dave we need you out here California I15 towards Vegas/As you're great.

Hello from the Bartletts Towing Crew in North Bay! Love the vids Dave!

lol 😂 never been to the dealership or had a problem with DPF 😂 it blows black smoke it’s deleted.

Just last week Dave rescued my son who drives for Titanium. Dave will remember Mike because Mike is probably the biggest guy he's met in a while. He replaced Mike's alternator so he could get some heat back in his cab. Mike had no heat in a Northern Ontario winter, not fun. Dave also found another problem that the dealer caused on a recent service and fixed that too. Thanks for helping my son Dave. He may be a big one but he is still my "little boy" LOL.

He is is so right about the lift axle position

You mastered your skill as a recovery truck driving engineer! God blessed you well brother! Impressing and genius.

She's beautiful. 😍

"He's a good man...and thorough."

this is my kinda dream, I feel the same kinda mechanic and that truck is a dream truck to me. great video and a kick in the ass to get my own business going

Yeah it doesnt have after treatment issues because it doesnt have an after treatment system.

Bonus points for all his tools in the stolen milk crates

It's always the simplest man whom creates a winning plan.... Stay solid Creative Dave

Definitely would've liked to see more of the truck.

what you are doing is great. I also think you just screwed karma over with being prepared lol. Keep up the good work and I never seen or heard about a set up like you have till I came across yours interview.

I do agree with him on the tag axle. 90% of the trucks you see in North America have their tag set forward of the drives. Most European and Japanese trucks will have the tag axle set back. Which makes way more sense to me. I want my drives set as forward as possible for tighter turner. Whether that be on a semi or a vocational truck. On a dump truck it would make more sense for the tag to be set forward because the majority of the weight is sitting dead center on the frame. But like he said for tow trucks it does make much more sense to have it set back leveling the frame and giving you more traction on your steer.

Well done, informative video. Good job.

COOL & NICE AT THE SAME TIME !!!😁😀😁 GOD BLESS YOU

What did he realized was following him and what does he mean about it?

Man says he doesn't have an education. I beg to differ Sir, I beg to differ.

Nice truck!! Love Western Stars!! Never had a problem with mine either!!

i agree about tag on back

You’ve got a great set up dude, hope you keep rolling and repairing

i pulled lookout mtn without chains ( lift tag and up i would go ) zero on steers lol

I had Dave work on my truck if anybody can fix it it's him

"Thanks Dave"..This is the best video I've seen of a full service truck on the road..Your work shop in your truck looks like my workshop..everything in milk crates!..& boxes..& like you..I know where everything is..& it's no hassle to locate things..You keep on doing what ya doing Dave.. Fantastic video mate..Cheer's..Doc J..

My mentor had a Volvo N12 as a house moving truck in Australia. It spent its life hauling houses all over the countryside. Spent days straight maneuvering houses in the deep mud. It was tough. It lasted as well as anyone's mack or ws.

Dave you seem like a great guy and an awesome mechanic. I am a chemical engineer by education but I love working on trucks and tractors and realy enjoy listening to you talk about your truck and business.

Excellent video Chris! I live in Ontario and have seen that truck when I took a trip out that way. It`s one hell of a service truck!

The only reason I'd want the tag axle in front of the drive axles is for maintaining traction in uneven ground. I know this isn't a wrecker and he's probably not towing a huge amount of the time, and I'm not talking shit on this guy, he is the man to have on your side when the chips are down.

20 plus years ago in nyc there was a mobile tech that had a 3 axel pete w sleeper. He was pulling a 2 axel refrigerated pup with a liftgate. He had parts on the driver side wall. Tool box in front. Torches etc It had a driver side slide platform with stairs. He had a jeep cj and a motorcycle with a basket in case he needed a parts run. They fit on the liftgate. He couldnt tow but did everything else. The climate control inside worked well. The straight truck in this video is the best of both worlds being able to tow in a pinch....wow.

definitely a unique vehicle enjoy this one a lot thank you

The most amazing truck (of any type, size, style or brand) I've ever seen. I've dreamed of a truck like this and admire his business.

Passionate ppl will do the best job ever

i feel like there was more to this interview....

The reason he hasn't had any problems with his def exhaust on his truck is because it has none by the way it's rolling coal😂

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Great interview, and nice to see that you are making videos of not just truckers, but the support people around the industry. It shows people that there is more than just the driver that is responsible to get the load to the final destination.

I've been doing road service in the Idaho Rockies for 18yrs & I'm pretty well equipped but not to that extent. What's the rates up there that enables him to run that much truck & still make a buck?

No point in calling Dave he wouldn't get off his butt to help me told me to call in the next morning at 9:00 a.m. 5:00 at night claims the 24-hour service ended up fixing my truck myself so I can get back to work would have been a lot easier with his help

Great video big rig videos greetings from the United states virgin islands in the carribbean us territory st.thomas I am a journeyman heavy Equipment mechanic I was taught by my dad for most what I know so far I already got nine years of heavy duty trucks and earthmoving Equipment experience my dad was a great teacher and diesel technician before he died I am perusing this trade to become certified and get my CDL soon keep the videos coming God bless

Now that's a service truck, everything you need,if you can't fix it tow it. Puts my transit mobile repairs to shame. I thought of doing something similar with a 7.5 ton box motor to carry more and be more independent, don't suppose the wife would be happy with it sitting on the drive , well done to you though, I'm envious.

Anyone who doesn't understand u have all that weight on tandems, then add a truck on the back, why would u put a fwd of drive tag axle? Rear pusher works for your set up. If u didn't have a tow set up, your rear axles should be farther back and your wanna take weight off front end with a setback axle setup. Fwd axle trucks, idk how they get and weigh up there, it's just a steer, hence a 12k axle over a 20k setback set up

We have a t800 tri axle dump with 52k Neway air ride, talk about a boat! Put your foot down in a turn, itll make u skid mark your undies! In a t800 heavy haul triaxle tractor, u cant beat the heavy duty spec of Neway

A guy with the name crazy dave sounds like the type of neighbour who would give me various weeds, plants and fungi to fight In a zombie apocalypse in various areas outoutside my house

Dave's always been a good guy and for sure the guy to know if you're having a breakdown.

Awsome truck but going to call bs on no dpf problems. In the beginning of the video there is black smoke out of the exhaust. Definitely has dpf delete.

Seen this video before..can't get tired of watching it agajn...would be kool if someone followed this dude on some of his jobs..

This guy says he's not well educated.. bullshit this man is a fucking genus I loved this video so much I have watched it 3 times I love his story on how he began & how he put this all together awesome video & even more a very awesome man. Thanks for the video.

He needs to drive with the lift axle down everytime he tows cuz if not he would have a huge overhang and the truck would have no steering,wreckers have the axle in the front cuz the rear axle is as far back as it can go already,80% time wreckers dont ride with tag down cuz u have less overhang than his setup,he doesnt realize that frontrear axle is lifting his front end off the ground even as far back as it is

love the video. That's one stout Truck that's for sure. My dad drove 37 years a tanker. My brother has been 17 years to. Keep on trucking brother.

He’s right about the Peterbilts,I’m 5,7” and I felt cramped in one but they sure are pretty trucks!

Awesome looking truck and smart idea you can tell a lot of thought went into building her

I was like "how does he make any money with such a large truck doing roadside" then I saw the wheel lift and the arsenal that beast is carrying lol!

Funny watching this in 22, Volvo pens Mack and they’re nearly identical now

Happy he is out there helping those truckers. What a great guy.

the reason most drop axles on tow trucks are in the front is because the last axle is really far back. unlike yours.

Any chance of doing a follow up video on this man what a legend hopefully ye will cross paths again.👍👍

As much as I hate to admit it, if it was a cummins under the hood- he'd have it in the shop once a year to fix/replace the aftertreatment system.

Happy endings .. I love this.. :) Cheers fro Southern Ontario..

“Professional driver don’t attempt” don’t attempt why ? Drive in the roads .?

What the fuck are you doing with a truck that big. Don't get me wrong it a hella of a truck but damn over kill isn't it still a badass rig