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There's a lot of factors. Was this other guy single pull or multi? Even the biggest and busiest of carriers can slow down. It's a constant balancing act to not lease on too many drivers, but still having enough to move freight and keep contracts. And there are definitely slow periods as well. I experienced this at Foremost Transport in September. I was one of the too many drivers leased on as we went into a month with manufacturers' shows and little freight. It was the first time in all my years that I had to delease and find a different carrier. It all worked out for the best in the end, but it's a real risk in the industry.

@ it was a channel that the guy was so many transport in that he could use the load boards himself. He was at wave originally. I’m not sure if he left.

Unfortunately common sense isn't so common these days!

@ oh yeah I know I work in a lumber mill

@MTN406 Sorry for the late reply, I swore I typed up a reply on the day you asked. They're not required, but I won't run without them because of the risk of damages to the load. If you have vehicles overhanging the front, or trailers on the stinger, you could get a rock chip damage claim. They are cumbersome but not impossible to chain up with them. Eventually I'll get a nice set of chrome dual fenders that will be slightly easier and look better. Lastly, some carriers have a no chain up policy. Meaning if you're loaded with campers, you need to park and wait it out. I tend to agree, if it's bad enough that you need chains, then you need to be looking for a place to park.

@ruston723 He sure did. I had just filmed this the day before he got popped and yet there's still people trying to say it's legal. We were just getting a lot of lucky leeway for years in Nebraska. It's unfortunate that a load can leave Indiana and be legal or illegal depending on what state you drive to next.

@CrossbuckRVTransport funny we are the united states but from state to state the laws change crazy

the shipshe i got the guy said dot made him cut it off i think he had extended it

@ruston723 Must have been, unless it a really old one. They've been doing 53' trailers with a removable center rail for years. Gives the driver the freedom to stick an extra 6' out or pin it all the way back and be exactly 53' overall.

@CrossbuckRVTransport its a 2016 i think it was an extra brace that was welded on it

So sad story kind of, when I pulled it out of my last truck I dropped it by accident. I never sent it out for repairs because my railroad truck had a radio in it. But when I came back to this, I sent it out for repair. Based on the tracking, it should be waiting for me at the house and be ready to run again. Also I know what happened. The 511 services are more reliable than getting someone on the CB today sadly

@ oh okay

Just imagine where we would be if we weren't restricting our own operations. It's easy to see the dip in production in 2021 and 2022, but I'll give Biden credit because he did restart leases for drilling and that has pushed us back to the top per country.

Must be tough to see all the cool trucks all the time lol. I just hauled another one and had to resist the urger to drop it off at home

@@CrossbuckRVTransporti see them occasionally test driving them around the area. They look pretty cool

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it and always great to see your comments!

@daviddhulst1513 Thanks for the comment David. I won't spend more than half a day loading and unloading backhauls. But as a solo driver, it doesn't take much for me to tack on even a single vehicle to cover fuel back. Like the van in this video, it was enroute to Goshen, took 35 minutes to load and 15 to drop off. So in less than an hour I got $325 extra on a route I was already taking. But I see where you're coming from. If I had a team driver and could be back to Goshen in 2 days or less I'd probably race back empty as well. And as for winter, once this trailer is paid off in 2 years, I'll probably take off most of it too. I don't mind driving in the snow, it's the other chuckleheads we share the road with that have me worried. You take care and drive safe out there!

@SC-hb8vs Thanks for the comment! I'm partial to a can of bullsnot window cleaner, but I'll have to try that truck some time!

Thanks Dan! I'm not sure I'd call mine nice, maybe one day it will be. For now it gets the job done at least.

Same here. If it ain't traffic and wrecks it's all the damn troopers camped out in the 55mph slow zone

Thank you! And things are "interesting" right now lol. Since switching to Synergy I've stayed busy but I'm not able to be picky about where I run. But things are starting to pick back up for the end of the year push before the winter shutdown. Having the election over next week will help too, no matter who wins.

Thank you!

Thank you! And thanks for the comment. Stay safe!

@emknapp6713 Idk, that was always one helluva view up there lol. But at least here when things get slow, my "boss" won't lay me off

That's not how overhang works unfortunately. Even if it did, the lights on the trailer work when plugged in and are way better and more reliable than a tow light bar. I like your line of thinking, we used that logic to get away with a lot over the years but they're cracking down now. States like Nebraska are 53' max, even if you have lights.

@CrossbuckRVTransport yes you still leave the trailer lights plugged in. Overhang is measured from taillights. If they only allow 53' you would be limited to a ~32' trailer

Overhang is measured from the tail lights of the trailer, not the camper. We used to get away with that. But DOT has made it clear, even when lit up, overhang is measured from the end of the trailer or trailer pull outs. And the 53' refers to trailer length and loads. Meaning Nebraska does not allow 53' trailer to have any overhang. Exceptions are made for oversize loads but they will no longer issue OS permits to us because it is a divisible load. Washington is the same way, but they've been enforcing it for years so it's well known at this point.

@@CrossbuckRVTransport never said to measure from the camper taillights. I said move the trailer taillights to the back of the camper then there is only couple inches of overhang. Have never been able to get over length permit for divisible loads. If your not allowed any overhang passed rear of trailer you just hang it off the front of the trailer. If you load first trailer backwards you can get all three in with nothing passed rear of trailer

@NTM2009 so either reading isn't your strong suit or your just intentionally ignoring what I said. Nebraska is a no overhang state. That means no front or rear overhang. I'd stick to whatever it is you do haul (if anything), because you don't know this stuff. Thanks for the comment, maybe you'll learn something if you stick around more.

Thank you for your comment! I agree, unfortunately, there are a lot of "professionals" out here who either weren't taught the right way or are too ignorant to do it the right way.

Thank you and thanks for the comment!

@@CrossbuckRVTransport your very welcome that was me that commented on your picture on Facebook a few days ago

I figured eventually someone from the group would find these videos. I just didn't think it would be so quick

I used to secure them to the deck with tie down straps, but lately I've been wrapping them in moving blankets with the jacks, and storing them in my side box. It's personal preference but I think it just makes the trailer look cleaner for DOT and the customer.

Thank you sir! This was the video I wish existed when I first started hauling triples. Thankfully some of the carriers are now teaching drivers how this is done, but hopefully this will serve to teach those who had to figure it out on their own like I did

Congrats and I wish you the best of luck. And if you're ever at the office or yard and spot me I've always got time to chat with fellow drivers

Some states allow it but most are starting to deny the permits because it's a divisible load. In the eyes of the DOT, if 3 won't fit on the trailer, we should only haul 2 at a time. Meanwhile other states aren't even concerned and allow up to 4' rear and 3' front overhang.

There's a 7 way plug near the rear of my trailer before the dovetail, where I can plug in the rear camper, and it will be lit up. So no need for the wireless lights. Plus I've always thought it looks cool having it lit up on the trailer

Thanks for the comment, it means a lot! I'm not sure this old truck is worthy of a full video just yet. Maybe once I get some of the fun upgrades done instead of the preventative maintenance I've been doing 😅

@@CrossbuckRVTransport no problem and sounds good man! I know you said you bought it from a local company. How did you come across it for sale?

​@aaronandhayleyskinner3249 Facebook Marketplace of all things. I always tell people if your wife says you buy too much stuff on FB marketplace, remind them at least you didn't buy a semi yet 😂

@@CrossbuckRVTransport haha 😂 yeah no joke. I like the “yet” that’s in there lol. Thanks for the response man.

@daviddhulst1513 Sorry to hear about your troubles! I have been through hell with some older Shipshe trailers, especially those made around Covid. I have always liked the design and features of Shipshe. Never a fan of their service but they have the best trailer. I did look and I see Kann is now offering essentially a knock off Shipshe even with air ride. That may be a part of why Shipshe (finally) stepped up their quality control on the new trailers.

@harrydaniels7994 Thank you sir! Always appreciate your kind comments!

@jodywiseley At the time of this video I was leasing the trailer from my carrier. My new trailer is a lease purchase and will open me up to that option someday. But the carrier I'm with now is one of the best in the industry and going independent would not benefit me anytime within the next decade I'd say.

@chrisbelsito4231 She's an 07, and I agree definitely roomy inside and with the CAT C15 pulling light freight I can hang with the best of em on the big road

@theardindustries1 Thank you sir. Although with how busy Synergy is keeping me, the only way a podcast might ever work is to set up something in my sleeper or in the truck stop parking lots at night!

@pineridgegarage Synergy absolutely does tow away. I don't know if they're leasing on anyone right now, best thing to do would be call and talk to recruiting. Also I'd recommend checking out MotoZaye here on RUclips. He does single pull tow away for Synergy and has some great videos!

Thanks for the info. Yes I have seen his videos.

@@aaronandhayleyskinner3249 Thanks for the comment and kind words!

Thank you! And yes they do. Shipshe makes a gooseneck style that can be used with pickup trucks without removing the bed. It's a lower GVWR, electric over hydraulic brakes instead of air, and can only haul 2 campers instead of 3. Personally, I don't recommend doing so for a number of reasons, mostly due to the wear and tear you'll put on a 3/4 or 1 ton pickup, but I understand not everyone has the means to go out and buy a semi. Starting small is better than not at all

@@CrossbuckRVTransport Heck I was just kidding, but now you've peaked my interest LOL 😄 No no I wouldn't do that to my new truck. If I do make the move, I plan on taking it easy & stick to bumper pulls for awhile. 33 years of OTR & I'm itching to get out of this truck & try something different.👌

​@warren7127 totally understand that! My buddy and I were just talking yesterday about how we miss the single pull life. One day when my kids are grown I'll switch back to the easier freight 😅

I would give anything to buy back my old H&T but it's in good hands staying busy. Since you've been watching I don't have to warn you, it's still a little rocky coming up to the election and end of the year shutdown but it could be worse lol

It has been great, I'm staying so busy I barely have time to edit new videos 😅 Now we just gotta get you to come to the multi side!

@@CrossbuckRVTransport good to hear brotha! I’m working on it🤣

@BarryWoodward-kg7rw thanks for your comment, glad you enjoyed the video!

@@iam4ouru10 Definitely is for some people. But there's things they do that some drivers are not fans of, like the lack of air ride trailers for lease/LP.

@@CrossbuckRVTransport well like everything you have to sort the pros vs cons

@user-iu2yb7dd3d Thanks for the comment Dan! I'm glad this helped and I wish you the best of luck on those future decisions

@godsok1 Backhauls are the driver's responsibility and vary drastically depending on where you deliver to. I would say close to 75% of the time I can find a backhaul that I'm willing to do. It may only be 1 vehicle or it may be a full trailer of cars. Sometimes I will come back empty rather than haul cheap freight. You'll never get as much hauling cars back because the market is oversaturated with car haulers and that drives the rates down. So to answer simply, there's plenty of backhauls but don't plan on every time being a high paying trailer full load

Thanks for your comment and thank you so much for saying that. It really means the world to know you all are enjoying this too!

My 2nd most recent video goes over being leased to Foremost Transport and why I left. I am working on a new video today about who I'm leased to now, it'll probably be edited and published by tomorrow!