Here's Why I Bought a Semi Glider, Instead of a New Truck | Dude I Love (or Hate) My Ride Ep.5 

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Smart alecs!! Haha. Dan still did a pretty damn good job!

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I judged him as a hardworking independent guy that knows what he is talking about. Then he started speaking and proved I got it right

@Chip Whitley it's my opinion it can't be a lie

Could've changed the cover a little bit for the video perhaps

Would have at least considered putting a clean shirt on for the show. Seems like a good dude though.

He can be the best speaker in the world but he still needs to shave that shitty beard and moustache off.

Amen

Depends how your business in being run, I know with the way we run our business (my family towing business) We trade in at 150k miles on almost every truck we own before the warranty is up, with doing that and the kind of business we get, we have had pretty good luck with it and if we get a lemon we just trade it in early and move on, but if your running your business and you buy a 100k used truck from private sale for example and you get absolutely screwed by not knowing what you were looking at perhaps then your business may very well be done for, not saying that's the most common failure or that's the only way just an example, but yeah it can go either way depends on how your business is structured.

Yup and spot on with the emissions as well.

"The way the rules are writ" lol he meant wrote

@@yunisalamari4911 nope. He was correct. Writ is the correct term for a written command or law.

If TFL was smart they would have him back on with Mr Truck doing a full technical video interview then go run the new IKE class 8 series ;)

I've failed english class enough times to know it is in fact written but I like to say it differently. With that said I appreciate the compliments

He is just like every trucker every needs a shower and and Landry mat

A working horse 🐴 lol

Wish I knew more about gliders

Nah, they have enough channels

Hell yes this is great stuff.

DJ yea like that new tech that’s gonna replace truckers by 2025

@@americansniper1641 Never gonna happen. Pipe dream.

Fred Bulkley clean him up a bit

Ethan Lingenhol, back on the channel, he’s new

Yes great guy ! Definitely get him back on the channel !!!

@@blackericdenice got tired of only being home a couple days a month

@@wolfwithin2967 Couple days a month? Shoot, my company would put me in Georgia and leave me there for 7 months claiming that "freight isn't going west"

@@Idividezero You need a better company. Otr is a rough life.

@@HerbertHopkins799 Oh, I got out of it years ago. But yeah, I would totally agree.

wolfwithin I’d get a 2019 Freightliner Cascadia with the DD15 Diesel Engine with the Automatic Transmission

you mean the greasy food stained shirt and pants? im guessing he doesnt smell like old spice... hahaha

Ironically I use old spice deodorant lol.

Hellz yeah. He said he doesn't have loyalty to any brand, except the one that will be loyal to him on the road. He isn't paying extra for hype just to be left out on the road!

Sandy Lee 🙏🇵🇭🇺🇸

I might add that he's not very environmentally focused. The only reason gliders exist is because you can stuff a driveline in there from 1998 to skirt emissions standards. He may know his truck, but he also knows how much it pollutes. Whether he loves his job or hates it, is in it for the kicks or the money, he's not doing particulate emission levels any favours. Why am I unable to install a carburettor and remove the cat, evap, EGR, all that stuff into a modern car? Why is that illegal and this isn't, seeing how trucks put a hell of a lot more miles on and have much larger engines than passenger cars? Bureaucratic bullshit, and old timey nostalgia from fit drivers such as this fine example. Last point - "You don't get into a truck for fun." What? Why is there such a following for truck sims? I suppose pilots don't get into the plane for fun either, no passion at all, just work? Get real man. Just because you don't like trucking, why not let this driver?

I ought to, I own it lol

@@danatkinson6698 Great interview!

@@moorerm thank you sir, but credit should go to Andre for conducting a great interview

@B J why buy new clothes that are going to be stained in the same ways as the old ones. I wash my clothes and wear them again not worrying about dirtying them again. FWIW that sweatshirt is about 15 years old and it keeps me warm in the winter so it looks how it looks and I don't give it much thought.

Loved the vid! Never knew about glider units! I work in an office that's on the same property as our company's warehouse and LOVE seeing all the different kinds of trucks come through, some freight companies, but a ton of owner/operator ones too and some have some sweet looking rigs. One of my realistic dreams is to drive one since I love modding cars/light duty pickups. Maybe one day!! Keep on tacking on those miles!

You can't get a CDL A without knowing your stuff. It might not stick to everyone, but everyone learned it.

This guy knew a hell of a lot more than just what you need to get your CDL.

You may find it odd but it seems rigs are also his hobby. That helps a lot, most drivers out there don't want to be driving.

Truckers like this keep the country running. We would NOT have the country we have now without guys like this.

A product of holding a Class A and working in the industry. He is literally demonstrating the standard for a proficient trucker. People just don't see it every day.

Thank you sir, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. And thank you for serving your country for the rest of us

Dan Atkinson - I figured it was you! Very well done Dan! You don’t know me, never will probably, but I read your comments often. I learn something new very often and enjoy your comments. Me? I’m usually the grumpy guy in the group! Haha. Stay safe out there, Eh.

@@danatkinson6698 you rock!

@@ACFAwolfpack @GT500 thank you both for the kind words.

It's because Freightliner sells them for less than the competition. Mega carriers don't think too much about the trucks other than the price they can get them for.

Exactly my feeling, the kind of guy you hope to meet one day if you need help!

Everybody works to make money

salt of the earth great guy

So if someone is fat there not supposed to know there job ?

@@dominickjustave3860 Fat boys die sooner , whuch is good!

what engine and what year is it ??

I do miss MotorTrend. Randy doing laps was fun to watch.

@@banjobenson9348 ?

@@gerardoesparza8650 I think he was asking what was in your kw

That’s true but I have job security haha

Commyfornia is the reason for all the now destroyed systems we’ve. All come to know and love. Everything ruined starts on CA

California gave us the spill proof gas cans that spill more and leave you in a dangerous place on the side of the road, since it takes 5 times longer to empty the can into your tank

Was talking to a tow truck driver that was towing my semi that locked out due to emission malfunction. He said business was booming since the dpf came into use and that 90% of his business was emission low power mode. He said they ordered 2 more glider tow trucks for their fleet. How ironic, a glider tow truck. Imagine that

@@fredkuhn165 Truth. I was just complaining about that to another driver the other day.

Agree with you

I've got a 12.7 that was rebuilt @ a million and it has another 1.4 million on it since then. Possibly the most reliable engine.

The thing is 5.2 is crap, I have a 99 fld120 with a 1lw cat and have no problem staying above 6. In a newer truck if your not above 7 your doing something wrong.

Glad he dressed up, i mean at least get a shirt without stains on it

@@logdon17 shows he isn't scared to work

@@cartmanrlsusall but scared of detergents? xD

@@cartmanrlsusall -- Exactly !! He's a working man.

I call these Gentlemen, Gentileman.

Its grunge lol

@RT 87 that sweater was clean but it has 10-15 years of wear and tear on it.

What happened bro? I almost did the same but stuck to it and been doing it for 6 years now. I want to quit in a few more years.

He could have at least washed the truck and put on a clean shirt, for the episode! SMH

Matt Buckley - he still would have had the same intelligence and give the same knowledge either way. He can be who he is, you be who you are and leave it be.

I miss the lot lizards though. Lizard on monday......STD tuesday

@King Trump He's just a troll.

@No Body What truth? That computer or phone that you are typing on was brought to you on a truck. Truckers are hard working people that come in every variety under the sun. The bulk of them are good, honest people and dont deserve the crap you are labeling them with. I said you are a troll for the comment you made here and the one you made above about gliders. You obviously are looking for a reaction. It's kind of sad really. Maybe you should go and make a living like the guy in the video, instead of slathering stupid comments on RU-vid videos. Just sayin. Hope you start to build some self confidence brother. Have a good day.

Next time you go to the store to buy food, or clothes, remember every item on every shelf arrived there on a truck. I used to work for AT@T, I sat behind a desk working at a computer for 16 years until they automated my job and let me and nearly 30 other people go. Now I own a simi truck and starting my own logistics company, so while you may think you are so smart, remember just like they are making driver less trucks and cars, someone may be out there writing a program that could take your job from you too.

Diesel jordan what's your opinion on a d13 2014 Volvo do they have issues with emission? Will appreciate your opinion. Thanks.

@@renesantos6786 to be honest are fleet does not have a lot of Volvo d13 so my answer will be based on what I have worked on which will be about 10 d13 engines I have worked on. For the most part there are good engines the most common issues for the Emission system is the after- treatment fuel doser valve module which sends an air and fuel mixture for when a parked regen or active regen is needed to raise the temperatures. I have replaced that module 8 of the 10 d13 engines i have worked on. The main cause for that module to fail is actually the air compressor failing internally sending oil though out the air lines cause the after- treatment fuel doser valve module to plug up with oil. So usual around 400k to 500k that's when the air compressor starts acting up and shoots oil through out the system. That's about it the rest of the after treatment system is pretty good Reliability wise for the most part a few NOX sensors here and there but not that common Volvo did a pretty good job on that engine design. There Cab systems though THATS A DIFFERANT STORY THEY SUCK!

@@dieselfixr thanks for your help.

What is important is that he spoke well and made technical explanations easy to understand. There's one thing I wish Andre asked him about and that is the coming storm that is self driving vehicles and how this is going to affect the trucking industry.

@comeatmebro. It's not going to be an instantaneous event certainly but long haul truck driving is a good paying job and I see pay dropping as autonomous trucks start filtering into the fleet. Part of the equation of good pay is consistent on-time delivery and no serious accidents. At some critical mass of autonomous vehicles, corporations will start asking why should they pay the driver so much if the truck's software is doing all that work?

@@SledgeOfHouseHammer This guy will be long retired before self driving trucks are a thing

@@holsteincowboy they already are a thing

Self driving trucks are currently being tested so the manufacturers are definitely exploring this technology for sure but it's full blown implementation is probably a couple years away. I should have enough time to pay off my truck before suffering any I'll effects of autonomy or electrification of the class 8 truck sector.

Yes,Series 60 is a Budget motor,meaning easy to maintain,rebuild and operate... Next in Line is the 3406E then the Cummins N-14 for electronic motors- The 855 cummins,3406A-B wre reliable pre electronic

Yeah 60 is about when the alarms start ringing, though it's the lower 20's when the air brakes pop and will stop ya dead. Anyways, howdy fellow plow driver, hope you had a good season, mine is over. We run Volvo 10 yarders, plowing in the winter, paving in the summer.

Tom, I work on international workstar plow trucks. Nothing better than laying under one at 3 am with salt water and AW46 dripping on you changing a hydraulic hose!👍 keep on scraping and stay safe in the storm.

Tom Starcevich That's what I do as well in Upstate NY. 2011 International with the crap 13 liter MaxxForce. Great truck except for the DPF filter

60 psi is when the wig wag waves, 15-20 psi is when the brakes pop

thats what the rail roads say. thats why they are rebuildinjg old diesel locomotives

@@dknowles60 i dont blame them at all

This.

Yeah pretty much the perfect unicorn to have.

That would've been great for me this week. My Peoplenet died on me Tuesday. It took until this afternoon, Friday, to get my logs and trips sorted out. And the new unit is still not installed. Having to use a truck assigned to a driver who is on vacation. Boy, that guy doesn't know how to pretrip/posttrip his truck...or keep it clean.

@@markmayfield2228 you can run paper logs for up to 8 days while repairs/parts are in progress.

Lmao why I drive a 2000 W900 with 99 engine...love my paper log..😂

The ones I drive aren't

Do you have a glider kit truck

@@michaelfowler7332 noooo. I've got amazing set up. With an amazing contract delivering to Walmart DC. Couldn't ask for a better trucking life

Hey TruckerDan , if you ever swing by Colorado - let us know!

@@TFLtruck I plan on taking vacation there sometime this year I would love to stop by. I drive semi locally in az I'm home every night. I did otr (over the road) for about 3 years and loved it.

@No Body I am trying to think of something that is not insulting to you but just can't.

A podcast might be easier since he can record raw audio while driving.

@@GeorgeAdams I'm not sure how many people would want to hear me sing badly and yell at stupid people lol.

I'm trying bud lol. If you want to see more stuff I'm working with Mr.Truck on his channel.

And California still has a 55 mph speed limit for trucks!

I been around trucks since 92 and I met people that been around trucks long before. And if they don't respect the road or uneducated. Then their time behind the wheel is pointless.

@Aj Cogswell an argument can be made the experience is education. I don't claim to know everything and the second I think I do I need to hang up my keys.

I do local in Los Angeles, area. 100 mile radius. So, don't need a E Log or paper Log Book. But, i do carry a paper log, adviced by DOT officer. I too, like my Cascadia 2014, Detroit DD15, Eaton 10. Its like this guy said, this is my business, i go where the money is, dont over spend, and always be efficient.

@Aj Cogswell who said he didnt have experience? the only time frames given is how long hes had this particular truck.

Thank you for the kind words. There's more content on mrtruck's RU-vid channel. I'm working on his channel some.

Progressive shifting

What power plant? I Recently bought an older 99 Freightliner FLD with a cummins , but things being what they are, I might have to sell it since do to family reasons it doesn't look like I will be able to get it on the road.

MX-13 12.9L Paccar 455hp 1650LB-FT torque

@@kenthorkveen1 dont rush , last regeneration of MX13 has too much problems. Paccar transmission is suck Change powertrain if u can , buy x15 with ultrashift+

NearOTR околоДальнобоя 305,000 miles, and I’ve yet to have a single issue with anything to do with my paccar that I’m in right now.. this is my 3rd paccar, and I’ve never had a problem out of any of the paccar engines..

I don't like the fact that PACCAR is so anal about their engines, that they won't release any technical information to outside shops, so any repairs that have to be done has to be done at a dealership. At least with Cummins and Detroit, there are authorized shops all over the place, so you can get them repaired just about anywhere and not have to pay the inflated prices the dealerships charge.

At that price he could of bought a new one

@@user-hc9qv9yb9m he didn't want to deal with DEF. I don't blame the guy. If you aren't delivering to California no need for unnecessary expenses.

@@KenshinNX60 True

I've driven a new cascadia last year unfortunately it was auto. They aren't bad but I could see it having problems in due time. The emissions standards are absolutely ridiculous and it's just more shit to keep you out of service if something does go awry. Everything is new just not the engine. Lol I'm surprised gliders are even legal.

The interesting thing about gliders is you actually order them as a part number from the parts department. Not The sales department

@Sandy Lee dear sandy we run the east cost Only..no problems here in the dirty south .thxz for u inputs but we o/o..are looking for trouble free trucks.

Sounds like you've been doing good with the mbe. I was getting parts at a Freightliner dealership and there was a guy that had been there for 3 weeks waiting on a oil pump for his mbe engine.

There not bad motors like one comment mentioned parts are sometimes hard to come by. They hardly break down.

@@tdashkevich Freightliner at my home town overnight any parts mbe needs..but it was a water pump..yes they are more expensive than a Detroit but run this MBE 14 hour a day..money is not a issue..

I liked the few mbe4000s I’ve driven. We have them in dump trucks at work and they seem to be pretty reliable and great on fuel

If you want to learn more I'm doing videos for Mr.Truck and there are 2 out currently