How Car Hauler Lives on the Road! Inside Truckers Custom 156’ ARI Sleeper | Reliable Cribs S4E2 

Back in the 90’s when I was still a fairly new driver, I was heading south on 75 and had just made it through Detroit when I blew a radiator hose and lost all my coolant. This was before cell phones so I was kinda stuck on the side of the road. One of these Reliable large cars pull up behind me and the driver asked if I needed some help. I told him what happened and he said “come on, I’ll take ya down to the Detroiter truck stop and we’ll see if you can get a new hose. I got what I needed and told the driver how much I appreciated the ride and the help and that I’d call a cab to take me back to my truck. He said oh don’t do that. Come on I’ll take ya back to your truck. He drove north to the exit past where I was parked, turned that big rig around in a Kroger parking lot and then proceeded to help me splice the old hose and fill up my radiator. I offered to pay him for his time and he wouldn’t even consider it. We shook hands and he went on his way. In the past 25+ years, I have yet to run into him anywhere. I wish I had got his name. He was driving a long hood Pete with one of the giant sleepers and I recall his truck was the first I had seen with hardwood floors. I’d love to know who he is and if he happens to still be out on the road I’d love to buy him dinner. Just a fantastic human being

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Rick seems like a good guy and he’s happy in his job. We need more Rick’s.

The most impressive thing here is how much respect he has for his job and employer. Yall must treat them right.

Having a shower in the cab is THE MOST convenient part of that entire truck.

This man is a natural in front of the camera. He’s really an excellent host. Well done.

Good men like Rick are rare and it's nice to see him happy and well taken care of. I'm glad he's getting what he wants. Truckers like him are invaluable to society.

I really enjoyed this video. I really liked seeing a hard working humble man be so proud of his job and his rig and taking the time to give us a tour.

Y’all protect this man/employee at all costs. We need more Ricks!

Talk about a refreshing video. No clue how this popped on my feed, but sure glad I got to see a dude happy with his job and appreciative of it all.

Ladies and gentlemen, an honest man on his grind for his family. God bless from Japan.

I've told my friends and family,....no trucks,....no nothing. Trucks and all of the great drivers deliver everything that we need, want and must have. No trucks and drivers, no gas, no food, no everything that we need and use. God Bless the truckers. Keep them safe and thank them

Pretty cool rig but what im impressed by is how happy he seems with his job and employer. Must be a well run organization and they probably pay well too. Great to see!

seems like a nice guy which is the most important thing. How many guys are looking forward to the moment they can take their wives on the job. You have my respect sir.

The mans humility is Gold. As they say ' An idle mind is the devils workshop'- two hands on the wheel brother, love your work!! Beautiful truck!!

The world needs more people like you

I literally couldn't imagine someone looking more like a truck driver than this guy

The world needs more Rick's.

Awesome!! This man worked hard for this achievement. How wonderful for him!

I love how proud he is of his truck. And how hard he worked to gain the experience to get hired with reliable. A pros pro! Congratulations on all of your success. Thank you for taking time out to share your passion with us. Thank you for keeping America moving. Best to you and your wife! Be safe out there on the roads

What I really like about these videos, is that this company puts the spotlight on the life of its employees! This instead of the service the company provides. Great to see people being respected in this way! You got yourself a new subscriber!

A great, wholesome video. We need more Rick's in the world! What a champion.

My best friend drove for Reliable. He loves trains and had a train nick-name they would refer to him by. I use to ride with him from time to time, I'm a non-trucker.......but Reliable is an impressive outfit. I wish Reliable Carriers, much success and all their drivers, the protection and safety the good lord can provide.

What a wonderful guy! You can see and hesr the joy and pride he has in drivinf that truck! I hope him and his wife get to see all kinds of cool things when she retires and goes out on the road with him!

The European mind can’t comprehend this kind of elegance.

Y'all can thank Rick for getting everything you own to your destination! Thanks Rick!

As someone who was a drivers-mate for a while in the UK... This blows my mind. There was me thinking I had it good being in a cab with beds. My god this is awesome!

Being from the UK I have NEVER seen anything like this on a truck before. I'm amazed. Americans always do things bigger and better (sometimes🤣).

So what you hauling today...... Well 10 cars and litterally the kitchen sink!!. What a machine!

My grandpa would've loved that truck. He was President of the Louisiana Trucking Association back in the 80's and 90's. His name was Joe or Joseph Jeanson.

I work for an OEM and we use Reliable for all our important vehicle moves. I’ve always wondered what the sleeper cabs looked like inside so thanks for sharing. Very impressive and on par with a well-equipped motor home.

Never thought I’d be watching a video like this, but Rick gives me hope. Man! If the whole world was like Rick it would be a paradise

God bless Rick!! He seems like such an awesome person who also loves his job. I'm so happy for him that after many years he got the job he worked towards and wanted for so long. Hey employers, see what happens when you take care of your people! Reliable does it right!

AWESOME RIG !!! * Truckers are the backbone of our economy !!!

I can only imagine the absolute carnage that would be caused driving this on UK roads 😂

They haul some nice cars and they haul them in beautiful trucks. What an organization that provides a service that’s first class!!

I drove for over 30 yrs and never drove a beautiful truck like that awesome ❤

Surprisingly nice mobile home. And he seems like a nice and pleasant person.

What a cool truck! So glad this gentleman has some comfort on those long hauls. Thank you truckers! Lifeblood of America, you and the Train operators!

What a wholesome human being. I hope everything works out well for you.

Thankful for all of the truckers like Rick that keep this country running!

Im a bit of a loner with a cabin in the woods and this truck gives me the same feeling looking at this video and makes me want to be a truck driver 👍

This guys a freaking American hero. Hell yeah. Thank you!

I've seen these trucks all the time, never paid much attention to them. UNTIL THIS VIDEO POPPED UP!! This guy and company look like good people.

That cab and sleeper is roomier and nicer than a lot of NYC apartments! Rick is awesome. I really like his personality and his love for his job and truck!

if you know, you know....THIS is the kind of guy you want hauling for you! Someone who is knowledgeable, experienced, and has fun doing the job! Make sure you all learn to flash your lights to let these guys change lanes in front of you on the freeway, they may even blink their lights to thank you!

That guy seems cool as hell just a nice guy!!!

What a super endorsement of what seems like a pretty neat company. Encouraged enthusiasm is easy to spot. Rick shared not only his personal space but a hint as to what sort of man he is. I'm super pleased to see this opportunity working so well for him and his wife. Way to go Rick! Stay safe!

Man, he is flexing. It’s like a full-size luxury RV!

Good for you! It's nice to see someone enjoy what they do

Nice guy ! All the best for him

Incredible truck. I can imagine how many miles you do across America. Safe truckin fella from 🇬🇧.

This man is a natural in front of the camera

One nice thing about Rick having his own 'camper' are (2) things: (1) less cost spent on motel rooms and whatnot when he's traveling; and, (2) his 'camper' is safe and clean that's custom to him; he doesn't have to worry too much about someone breaking into a motel room that he has no control over - with his 'camper', he does. A happy trucker is a safe trucker.

We don't have this kind of sleeper here in the UK. It makes trucking so much better. Great video, thanks.

Damn! I just came across this Video and couldn’t stop watching! That is one BADASS rig!! I’ve never seen one like that before! And Rick seems like a really cool down to earth dude!

That truck is bigger than my first flat!

When you enjoy going to work and doing what you do then it doesn't feel like work, Thanks for tour inside that monster :)

now thats a southern gentleman, such a nice fella.

nice rig. cool trucker. i guess a good company with staff so happy

That is the sweetest living area I have ever seen in a truck, thank you for showing it

God bless this man on the road.

Would love to sit down across from Rick at his favorite stop on the road and just listen to all his stories. Such a genuine, gentle, and humble guy. I hope his wife can retire like he mentioned because the way he lit up just talking about her makes me think nothing would bring him more joy than having her by his side on the road. The woman he loves and a job he loves. What more could anyone ask for?

In the past I did deal with car haulers everyone was nice. I have never seen an enclosed trailers before and the inside is very nice. If I was lost and saw a car hauler I knew I could get the help I needed. I miss those guys they were like family. This guy is a rare find not many out there. So, stay safe, warm/cool, and blessings.

Any company would be proud to have this gentleman represent them..

Stay safe on the road. We will be going thru some difficult times. Your job is not easy. Without out truckers we wouldn’t have our products. Thank you

That's a nice ride. The W900's are a great truck. I drove for 40 years. Back in the 90's I hauled cars for almost four years. I hauled 10 cars but it wasn't an enclosed trailer. I loved hauling cars but being recently married at the time, and my son just being born, it was time to stay closer to home... I remember seeing Reliable trucks running down the road over the years, and it seemed like the trucks were always nice. The condo on Ricks truck would be really nice. So much nicer than being crammed into a 36 inch sleeper and having to shower in truck stops or motels.

Gosh, I've not seen anything like it. So glad you stuck with it and got the job.

Me & husband watch RU-vid befowe go to sleep. Well, we’ve just decided to cancel our dream of going Opal hunting in Australia in favour of coming to America & working for Reliable! What fantastic trucks, the staff & truckers & everything about this company seem absolutely wonderful. Not often you see workers enjoying their jobs so much. Just shows if you manage a company well & look after your staff you'll rewarded. Well done Reliable.

Huge respect to guys like Rick! The Heartbeat of America and the free world! Please let them merge when they signal on the highways and by ways

Thank you.. Reliable just in last two weeks transported a Corvette from Scottsdale Az to Georgetown Tx for me. Great job by the driver. May 2024..

Rick is proof that hard work pays off don't expect to leave driving school and get a vehicle like that off the get go, good work pays off

Really nice guy, he knows what he likes! Very nice. I really good video!

Canton Ohio; grew up there born in 1950. Miss the old haunts. Nice 'home-away-from-home'. Stay safe be happy!

Thanks for the tour of your home-on-wheels, Rick.

All I can say is WOW!! Thank you for the tour. Happy trails.👍

When enjoy what you do it shows,, that's a luxurious mini home

I love getting the hazard lights when I let truckers over on the freeway. Makes me feel like a part of the team 😎

Nice ride!! Enjoy!! Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend!!

Dudes living his best life. Nice rig man

This genuinely looks like a awesome job! I could appreciate a man who loves his work!

Thanks, Rick! Sweet rig and amazing job/ company!

The Kenworth Truck, is one of the most beautiful truck in the world.

Thank you for sharing your incredible cab and sleeper, Sir. All credit to you for achieving your dream job, Rick. May you have many miles of safe trucking ahead 🤘

Man not a truck driver at all. But the integrity and genuineness of Rick makes me want to do better in the industry I work in. God bless you sir! More life and success to you and yours ❤️

Thanks mate awesome tour magic accomodation ! Hi from New Zealand .

You guys have awesome trucks! It’s great to see the Reliable carriers at work bring in our cars from NJ! Always a cool sight!

Outstanding company, they picked up my Porsche 911 from the dock in LA when I shipped it from Hawaii and they hauled it to Florida. Top notch service.

Thats a happy driver kudos to y'all

All right! Nice run down and a great thumbs up for Reliable!

Thank you for the tour, awesome.

Be like Rick, Thank you sir for your dedication and hard work!

Beautiful truck and even more beautiful person! All the best Rick, what a lovely spirit you have.

I live in a Camper that size! And I love it. So I just need to find away to make a living with it now! Very nice Rig! Thanks for the tour and stay safe out there my friend!🙏🏻👍

Thanks for sharing with us, I really enjoyed the tour.

Nice unit. Thanks for sharing.

Super nice guy. Thanks for the tour.

Rick 1 word! *****"BEAUTIFUL!"*****

Everything in there is fantastic. Your camper is unbelievably cool. Enjoy God bless.

Absolute proper human and rig, much respect.