The day is a great day, then a few things push me towards a crappy mood. Then our procrastination bites us. Thank you for watching Music by epidemic sounds
Funny story Kurt. One day I was driving through Kankakee Illinois and my 1965 Kenworth cabover and the universal joint went out right on the bridge about 100 yards from the Kenworth dealer. To make a long story short I was too poor to have it towed off the bridge so I walked down to the dealer and bought a universal joint and put it on while sitting on the bridge, a policeman came by and asked me if I was OK and I said Yes I will have it fixed in about an hour or less and he said OK just be careful and he went on. A sidenote I do not believe that a policeman would do that today he would make you call a wrecker and get it off the bridge.
Who would have guessed that a RU-vid channel that I just ran across one day would have introduced me to such a good person. You are truly one of the good people in this world. Thanks for sharing your time with us.
The new trucks are headaches because of the fuel Management technology, plastic and the thousands of sensors in trucks and cars. Today's people can't work in heat, and can't live without a computer and cell phone. Your rig is what most driver's like. No EGR, no DEF tank, a good solid rig.
Don’t be so hard on yourself Kurt. Machines break, it’s inevitable. You did what you had to do, got your load delivered, and got home safe and sound. I call that a win. 👍 Keep it up! Thanks
Don’t be too hard on your self , shit happens , and you can never carry all the parts with you that might break down ☹️ . First class still looks amazing
Yeah but I sat for four days in a hotel and they couldn't get a new one in the shop but to make it worse my dumb ass didn't just switch on the intermediate and just go on home lol
Kurt, everything in life is temporary my man, keep your chin up. This too shall pass. Also, nothing wrong with your truck, the old girl has plenty of character to her! Keep on trucking buddy!
As I have always said. A big beautiful ruck is like a beautiful horse. Groom it take care of it and it will preform for you. Let her go she lays down. My saying was if you ain't driving her you better be under her or she will lay down. Like the saying goes pay me now or pay me later. Later maybe very bad.
The town's in Kansas are great! You are so right Kurt! I love this country! I'm worried what is going on right now in my country..Patriots rock🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Your truck is the bomb💥💥
Man, that brings back memories. I did that run more times than I can count in the 70s and early 80s. Both refer and pots. I lived in Abilene for 60 years.
Kurt. Sounds like you're feeling discouraged and that is normal in any occupation. You are supporting your family and working hard. There are drawbacks to that but the rewards are plentiful as well. Take care of yourself and Ope and realize your worth to not only your family but to the Nation as well. You're a hard working American and we need more people like you. Stay safe my Virtual Friend. Regards, Dace
Dear Kurt please do not be hard on your self your a great trucker bad things happen its a part of life its bad things that cant be helped I have to applaud you on not just being a committed family man but a real gentleman The beauty you drive she is very special and she gives her all for you please do not beat yourself up the pooch you have he is beautiful
Keep your head up buddy! You need to take some time for your self make your self happy before you can make others happy! Few years back I went from liking trucking to absolutely hating life every time I got into the truck. I ran with a flat drive tire for over a month had 0 motivation to fix anything my truck looked like crap. Shortly after I stopped driving and fast forward a few years later to today I run my own business and own a fleet of trucks. It all works out in the end just got to keep up on your self first.
Hang in there I know just how you feel I've been there before, try and remember what made it fun for you and try and focus on that, if you can don't think of home. God speed.
Always keep that sense of humor and as positive an attitude as you possibly can until you get home to that beautiful family. Then just wrap your arms around each one of them and feel the love. They will always have your back. Much love and respect from Canada. ♥🇨🇦
You did exactly what I would have done with what you have to work with! I can't tell you how many times I have come in on a wing and a prayer 😅. You make do with whatever you have. I would still rather have an old reliable old school truck than a new one that has all the computer junk ! At least we could fix it ourselves with wire and tarp straps and whatever else we could find. Had to take alternate route many times to avoid scale and dot 😂. You have a great truck to be proud of.!!! God bless and we'll catch you on the flip side 👍
The town that I grew up in has a by-pass. The way the crow flies, about 3 miles from my house. I used to sit on the porch at night and listen to the trucks running the By-pass. It has a couple of hills and trucks usually have to shif a couple of times. You truck has the sound I always loved. Right before shifting, you hear the bellow of the exhaust and the CAT. Late in the evening it always had a lonely sound moving on down the road.
Don’t be to hard on yourself for not being home for everything that goes on. Time will work it’s way out , I have 3 kids I worked all the time seemed like I was missing everything but I made it to what I could and all the big stuff. I worked 5,6,7 days a week and at least 3 or 4 of them were 16 hr. shifts in a factory. Well I’m 59 yrs old and been retired for 4 months, kids are grown but all live right next to us on the farm.So now is my time with them and the grandkids !!!! Live the best life God has given you !!
I’m am so sorry she broke her exhaust ouch. She is repairable but could take a while to get her in the shop and parts? Take care of yourself Kurt and see you when you get back on the road 😎😃🐿 We are all here for you and don’t get hard on yourself things do happen. This is trucking as I know 🥰🤗
If there’s anything I miss about being over the road is the scenery and of course the women I met along the way 😂😂😂😂😂🙏🏿… and man did I meet some women 😍😍😍😍😍
Ya, man let it out because you're not alone brother! I don't know you but i feel like you are my little bit of therapy that people pay thousands for; so they don't lose their mind, temper, etc. Bro watching you keeps me from leaving this world; and never seeing my mother, and children, ever again. You give me reson not to lose my self respect as a man and father of 3 wonderful children that i want to see grow up and stick around long enough to become a grandfather.
im born and raised in Lincoln Ne, it's awesome to see most of your video's cover a lot of the upper midwest and i do enjoy your video's , just wanted to say thank you for starting your channel
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My dad taught me that you always check the stash box. He had a list of things you never leave with out. I have done it a few times and paid the price...... this just shows you to be human. Don't be too hard on yourself. FIRST CLASS is a beautiful truck!!!
I've got a few comments right off the bat: I was delivering a load of house logs to Heber, Utah, my cell died found a payphone at a old gas station, which would have worked but someone yanked the wires out. Those band clamps I've found a napa, car quest, and half the truck stops I've stopped at. What do you think they "learned" in kansas- must be big to name a town after it.
That truck's name is what you are traveling in, First Class she just needs love once in awhile. Give her some love when you get home and she'll be happy. Safe travels
I got retired with a bad heart at 60. God I miss it after 37 years in a big truck.but a couple days ago on Christmas. I sure didn’t miss it.Set on money.My wife has a great job. Love this guys pace. If ya wanna make it to old age in Trucking adopt it.Guys whining about everything won’t make it.
It's normal to miss your family and your home life. I'd question if you didn't. This is back to what you were talking about a few videos ago about the sacrifices we make to be in trucking. There's weeks I dislike it but it is hard to make this kinda money and construction has gone by this old body. Stay safe Kurt.
my heart goes out to you Kurt for what you are trying too do with being a family man and a truck driver. but I have been watching and hearing in your voice since you started doing the short trips trying too be home for every game and every tryout and just everything your kids are into and don’t get me wrong that is a very noble idea but you have two great kids that are into a bunch of different sports and other events too where you basically feel guilty if you aren’t home five nights a week and gone two days a week and it is totally eating you up even when you are home you aren’t getting rest and time too recover and reboot for the next week and you end up pretty much driving all over taking the kids too get something they need or want and going too ball games or trap shooting matches or band competitions and then at the last minute you need too rush around and get groceries and other things you need for the week in first class and get he ready and still try and be a husband and spend time with warden and you end up driving all night after you are completely burned out from the prior week and pretty much going nonstop while you were home and you mentioned a couple videos ago about if you are home for awhile you find yourself trying too hide from the family. I can see when you are on the road all you can do is think about getting back home then when you are home you are thinking about being back on the road so you can be home again for the next ballgame and you definitely don’t have any time to work on first class doing even the minor little things that can save you a lot of money as an owner operator. it is eating you up. your son and daughter are old enough too understand how it takes money to live and be able too have fun and you have too work in order to make that money and the job or profession that you like and are good at requires you too be gone and maybe only make half the games but it will allow you too slow down and enjoy your family time on the weekends or whenever you choose too be home maybe it is two week days so you can go to a game of both of the kids but I don’t think you can continue trying too be everywhere at once and not enjoying being anywhere. and I agree you can’t make enough money right now hauling grain locally so you could be home every night and if you got off the road and took a job punching a time clock especially a inside job like factory work it would tare you up even more and you would start resenting your family IMHO you just need to admit you are human and you can’t be everywhere you want too be it doesn’t make you less of a father or husband and I believe it will lead to you and them enjoying the time you can spend together much more
I saw the preview and couldn't believe it. I run through there every few weeks going to co. Take breaks at that exact truck stop all the time. Small world.
Nice turn cam angle! Love your Jake breaking as you drove by the peterbuilt dealer that had me wondering if you did that on purpose just show them what a First Class truck looks like!
When I was a kid growing up on the farm 1940’s. I could hear the steam engines running thru Pullman and Grand Junction Michigan. 7 miles to the East of the farm they were hauling ass 80 mph+. The Engineers and their Irin Horse is gone. I hope I will never miss a diesel. Arne Michigan 🤗🇺🇸
That look on your face when the reefer started was priceless. And the truck is there to drive, work, and make money. Of course things are going to break. It wasn't bought to be yard art :)
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Ya, the truck still looks good, but going to crap in a hand basket slowly. I know u will get her fixed up and looking awesome again soon, keep the vids coming and keep the shiny side up.
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Sounds like your feeling a bit left out Kurt, Unfortunately that is all part of the job, but it doesn't make it any easier. Chin up Mate, we all have those days and like you said, it will pass and things will be better. Love your channel because you tell it like it is. Take Care Mate
Hey Kurt, first class is still looking fantastic. You’re going to get breakdowns here and there. You have not neglected it. Your money was prioritized to something else, which is your family and your vacation. Man, you’re a great trucker and a tremendous person. Don’t overthink it. Relax, enjoy your time in the truck. I know it’s hard to even me as a landscaper for over 20 years. Sometimes I think, why, but what else am I going to do? I enjoy it, but you always have your good days and bad days, so that I would say to you but keep your head up keep tracking what you’re doing on RU-vid is a huge blessing for a lot of people we help you just like you help us be blessed
At least the stack didn't fall completely off and you had to chase it in a ditch or something. Time for a set of 8" straights lol. Glad you made it home brother. Look forward to the next video.
It’s just part of trucking. She old working girl, things are bound to break. Do hope you’ll seriously consider (now as good time as any) getting new exhaust and perhaps two new stacks. How many miles is on the truck and engine? Can’t say she hasn’t earned her keep. She asking you for new exhaust and pies. Ask her. I’m sure she Jake brake talk back she want new parts heh. Yes First class still looking good with that sunset. Good video as always and stay safe :)
Engine has just shy of 500,000 and truck is almost at 2 million. Problem is , if I go new exhaust I'm going with quiet exhaust lol. I think I would have some mad subs lol.
You shoulda' put a couple of straps on the driver's side to make it match :P Don't feel too bad about it, Kurt. Shat happens. I take real pride in keeping all of my vehicles (2 pickups, 2 bikes, a car and a Heep) in top notch condition. I let my daughter take my '94 Ram to work one day about 10 years ago. When she got there she called to tell me that "the muffler fell off as I was going down the road". I went to check it out while she was working (I was worried it'd screwed up the turbo somehow), and it wasn't quite as bad as she'd made it sound... but sure enough -- the exhaust had completely broken off right at the back of the muffler and was almost dragging the ground at the front of the broken pipe (the rear hanger was still attached so it kind of balanced itself on the rear axle which kept it from dragging). After wiggling it out from under the truck, I tossed it in the back and (since the muffler was still securely mounted) I ran it that way for a month or so until I could order a new exhaust. Then there was the time we re-mounted a friend's front diff (IFS rig) with a few heavy duty zip ties so he could make the 60 mile trip back home lol As far as the family going out and having fun while you're working... Been there, done that (back when I worked weekend grave). Seems like a lifetime ago now, but it still bothers me when I think about it.
Good video but sorry man I bust out laughing when I saw the beautiful bows you tied with those straps and the look on your face was a Kodak moment even with all the trials you manage to stay calm and jovial, thanks bro for the positive vibes you give.
You look so tired when you finally got home, first class will be all good. You looked upset about missing the activities at home, and we don’t blame you, so with that happening it seemed to dampen your day, don’t blame ya. I haven’t seen a pay phone for years, I was able to show my son one at a gas station, he was maybe 5-6 years old and then it was gone. We love watching your videos and we will still watch them whether you are home or trucking… thank you for sharing your day with us, hi to Mr. Opie the boss😊🐾🦮🚚
Just started watching your channel. Really enjoying it. My brother was trucker for many years. Am understanding some of his frustrations now. I am retired from nursing after 45 years. Don't be so hard on yourself. I missed many holidays, ballgames etc. We do what we have to do. Anyway keep on trucking. I am enjoying the ride.
