Thank you for this, I wanted to know what it was like for a truck driver. Turns, roads and just driving. This is perfect. Other RUclips channels was all talking, foods and seeing what it was like behind the warehouse.
You're welcome, thank you for watching! I agree, I like the way I do this better. Same with like when I watch playthroughs of video games online, I hate when they sit there and talk about everything under the sun the whole time. Shut up and let me watch the damn game lol.
Truck driving seems like a tough job, definitely not for the faint hearted. Y'all are really underappreciated for the work you do, keeping the stores filled and the country running
I appreciate how your video is simply you driving in your POV. I have looked to other videos for a POV like this, but they have skipped most of the driving, shown parking mostly, and been full of talking. It’s very neat to see what it is like! I’m curious, what would you say are your favorite and least favorite parts of the job?
@@nickthenoble4895 thanks so much! I actually have the same opinion as you, before I got my CDL and that's what inspired me to make the channel. Favorite part about the job, flatbed especially, is the sense of pride I get at the end of the day. There's a lot of work that goes into flatbed, where maybe a fifth to a quarter of my total work time is spent outside the truck between securing and unsecuring. Ain't nothing more prideful then a super complex load that's strapped and tarped cleanly. Least favorite part of the job is how we are treated: Be it from other cars on the road, or from the companies we work for. We face a lot more adversity then a lot of people seem to realize. Here's a story: Just today I was turning onto I26 near Charleston SC, and traffic was backed up to a crawl. As I was turning right onto the ramp, two cars came flying down the state route from the center lane going straight, made a hard right through my blind spot and very blatantly cut me straight off and I had to slam the brakes hard to miss them. Fully loaded, almost 80,000 pounds. Things like this happen literally daily and it gets very exhausting. Another one was Baltimore, going from the 695 bypass to 95. The lanes merge down to one. And after the lane ended a sedan came FLYING up on the shoulder and pushed me into the outside wall to get in front of me, only to stay there for the next 5 minutes because of traffic. They came within inches of quite literally killing themselves. As they passed and I looked, they had an infant son in a booster seat in the car. Again, I can't stress enough that this happens daily. This is why a lot of truck drivers act very ruthlessly against cars, which you probably have been victim of at least once. While I disagree with their actions, it's very hard not to sympathize with them as a driver myself.
@@nickthenoble4895 and as for treatment from companies..... Well, once I build up the courage I want to make a video about how I was very unfortunately severely taken advantage of by the company I worked for in this video, then chewed up and spit out. I don't think I have that courage yet but I hope to some day soon. Time will tell, if you stick around I'm sure you'll be here to see it. Thanks for stopping by! If any more questions I'd love to answer them!
Greetings from New England, USA I like the constant driving part the best. I wldve wanted to know what ya hauling.? How many hrs will ya drive today?. Are ya an OTR Driver? I really hope you keep doing videos of your trips!! But do talk a little bit...hahaha😅 Liked and subscribed 😊 Be safe out there. God bless you!
@@debbiebjorklund3241 welcome! When I worked for this company I would haul pretty much anything you find in the lumber/building material section of Lowe's from the DC to stores. I'm regional so I'd be home every weekend and wouldn't go too far. Even where I'm at now I don't go more then 10 hours or so from my house. Now I do steel and aluminum mostly coil hauling with chains and all that but the same schedule for getting home. Nowadays I use my whole 11 hour drive clock pretty much every day. Thanks buddy, I appreciate it!
Peace sign. I was thanking them for letting me through. The cross traffic doesn't stop so sometimes it can be a nightmare for trucks turning there like I was stuck there.
Hey buddy I have one on my PC, been going through it but I'm going to try my absolute best to get it uploaded in the next couple weeks! My new truck is extremely annoying though, all kinds of sensors with beeps and crap, but I'll try to see if I can squeak out more content with it.
That's awesome! Im actually broken down right now, a bracket on my driveshaft busted and almost dropped out of the bottom of the cab! 😬😬😬😬 My poor truck is an absolute train wreck
The bridge is probably 14' I'd hazard to guess. Our trucks cause they're flatbed our cabs aren't 13'6 tall so I never really even come close to bridges besides when the cargo is taller. Don't quote me but I'm 90% sure our cabs are 11'6 tall.
I have a 2019 International LT. Every truck 2018 and newer in the fleet are LTs. It has a Cummins X15, 425HP. My first truck was a 2017 Prostar with the Navistar N15 Maxxforce. The most garbage engine ever thought up 🤣 But yes it is very smooth indeed! Only way this truck would be better is if it had a clutch and a shifter 👌🤣
@@LifeintheHammerLane I like the idea of the cummins, but can't say I would prefer international over freightliners. I will be driving a T680 soon though, I drove freightliner before, and international not really much of but just in terms of quality FL's a bit better. Excited for my T680 though. Judging by the red truck though you work for Roehl flatbed division?
@@robertgardner4508 I work for McElroy Truck Lines, we're an east coast regional company. I love the Cummins X15, performance and I love the sound. This is the only company I've worked for so I haven't driven anything else. I'm itching to get behind a manual transmission again I've been looking at a 2 year experience company with Pete 389s that have manual transmissions.
@@LifeintheHammerLane nice. Yeah personally I’m not an emissions motor person. I like classics. But the x15 is what my t680 will have, and they’re not too bad. My DD15 I had in the cascadia sounded not too bad either though it was really weak and underpowered!
Yeah almost any time I'm going under like 8MPH without a road marked it whacks out like that not knowing what to do 🤣 It also for some reason throws me an error that I'm overweight for that bridge at the beginning that's why I didn't bother recalculating it.
I just realized they did add the International LT in a recent update, that's pretty neat! I used to play Euro Truck 2 all the time in high school, I was an absolute professional at backing in CDL school because of it 🤣🤣
My dashboard says I have a total average of 6.5 MPG throughout my time with it. Loaded it's 3-5, less if I'm on a steep hill, empty it can be anywhere between 6-12, terrain plays a huge part
@@Amir-El-Ghouat well I'm dedicated out of a distribution center so I have almost equal loaded and empty miles, slightly more empty because of going home and back every week. If I was a truly regional running driver that number would probably be fairly lower because I would have more loaded miles vs empty.
Hi! I wonder if you drive 60 mph at 1100 rpm on 10th gear, it seems like you have an 2,64 ratio overdrive transmission. Am i correct? Is it Cummins or A26 under the hood?
Jeez you know more about these trucks then I do 🤣 Unfortunately I do not know the gear ratios, however I do know it's a 425HP Cummins X15, and the transmission is a 10 speed Eaton automatic.
@@LifeintheHammerLane thank you for respond, sir ) I just love trucks and trying to point as much details as possible about them, pure interest)) Thanks for your videos)
@@essermax of course! I changed to a different company and drive a Kenworth T680 now. If you stick around you'll eventually see some videos with this truck as well! I don't think the PACCAR sounds as good as the Cummins but still fun to listen to.
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i dont know why, i find this peaceful.
@@secmaga20 that's the goal, I'm glad you think so! Welcome, I hope you enjoy!
Thank you for this, I wanted to know what it was like for a truck driver. Turns, roads and just driving. This is perfect. Other RUclips channels was all talking, foods and seeing what it was like behind the warehouse.
You're welcome, thank you for watching! I agree, I like the way I do this better. Same with like when I watch playthroughs of video games online, I hate when they sit there and talk about everything under the sun the whole time.
Shut up and let me watch the damn game lol.
Thank you for your service sir 🫡
It's a pleasure, I love what I do!
Very nice video, I drive the same truck but in American truck simulator 🙃😆
For the most realistic experience, they have a Cummins X15 engine, mine is 425HP. My truck has an Eaton 10 speed, the newer LTs have Eaton 12 speeds 👍
I also
Same Lmao
Same sometimes
Truck driving seems like a tough job, definitely not for the faint hearted. Y'all are really underappreciated for the work you do, keeping the stores filled and the country running
Thank you very much, and welcome! 😁😁
I appreciate how your video is simply you driving in your POV. I have looked to other videos for a POV like this, but they have skipped most of the driving, shown parking mostly, and been full of talking. It’s very neat to see what it is like! I’m curious, what would you say are your favorite and least favorite parts of the job?
@@nickthenoble4895 thanks so much! I actually have the same opinion as you, before I got my CDL and that's what inspired me to make the channel.
Favorite part about the job, flatbed especially, is the sense of pride I get at the end of the day. There's a lot of work that goes into flatbed, where maybe a fifth to a quarter of my total work time is spent outside the truck between securing and unsecuring. Ain't nothing more prideful then a super complex load that's strapped and tarped cleanly.
Least favorite part of the job is how we are treated: Be it from other cars on the road, or from the companies we work for. We face a lot more adversity then a lot of people seem to realize.
Here's a story: Just today I was turning onto I26 near Charleston SC, and traffic was backed up to a crawl. As I was turning right onto the ramp, two cars came flying down the state route from the center lane going straight, made a hard right through my blind spot and very blatantly cut me straight off and I had to slam the brakes hard to miss them. Fully loaded, almost 80,000 pounds. Things like this happen literally daily and it gets very exhausting.
Another one was Baltimore, going from the 695 bypass to 95. The lanes merge down to one. And after the lane ended a sedan came FLYING up on the shoulder and pushed me into the outside wall to get in front of me, only to stay there for the next 5 minutes because of traffic. They came within inches of quite literally killing themselves. As they passed and I looked, they had an infant son in a booster seat in the car. Again, I can't stress enough that this happens daily. This is why a lot of truck drivers act very ruthlessly against cars, which you probably have been victim of at least once. While I disagree with their actions, it's very hard not to sympathize with them as a driver myself.
@@nickthenoble4895 and as for treatment from companies..... Well, once I build up the courage I want to make a video about how I was very unfortunately severely taken advantage of by the company I worked for in this video, then chewed up and spit out. I don't think I have that courage yet but I hope to some day soon. Time will tell, if you stick around I'm sure you'll be here to see it. Thanks for stopping by! If any more questions I'd love to answer them!
Me at 2am in bed : sure, let’s watch someone driving a big truck
That's why I'm here! 😁🤣
Awesome video!!! May I ask what engine is in the truck?
@@michaelfinley2189 Cummins X15 425HP. And it's in a 2019 International LT625
Greetings from New England, USA I like the constant driving part the best. I wldve wanted to know what ya hauling.? How many hrs will ya drive today?. Are ya an OTR Driver? I really hope you keep doing videos of your trips!! But do talk a little bit...hahaha😅 Liked and subscribed 😊 Be safe out there. God bless you!
@@debbiebjorklund3241 welcome! When I worked for this company I would haul pretty much anything you find in the lumber/building material section of Lowe's from the DC to stores. I'm regional so I'd be home every weekend and wouldn't go too far. Even where I'm at now I don't go more then 10 hours or so from my house. Now I do steel and aluminum mostly coil hauling with chains and all that but the same schedule for getting home. Nowadays I use my whole 11 hour drive clock pretty much every day.
Thanks buddy, I appreciate it!
Hi there I love your videos very cool awesome truck love that sound ❤
i drive a 605hp international lonestar in american truck simulator such a classy truck
The Lonestar is definitely my favorite looking International! I drive a 2019 LT 625 with a Cummins X15, 425HP
@@LifeintheHammerLane does it turn off by itself
39:06 what was that hand gesture?
Peace sign. I was thanking them for letting me through. The cross traffic doesn't stop so sometimes it can be a nightmare for trucks turning there like I was stuck there.
Man you really need to start doing these again
Hey buddy I have one on my PC, been going through it but I'm going to try my absolute best to get it uploaded in the next couple weeks!
My new truck is extremely annoying though, all kinds of sensors with beeps and crap, but I'll try to see if I can squeak out more content with it.
👍Very nice video thank you !
watching from Brazil, have a great trip.
That's awesome! Im actually broken down right now, a bracket on my driveshaft busted and almost dropped out of the bottom of the cab! 😬😬😬😬
My poor truck is an absolute train wreck
. guess it's time for a new Semi.😢 keep us posted.😅
Hi bro my watching from in Turkey have a great trip
Always do, thanks! 🤙🤙
Your amazing ❤
at 33:53 good thing you make it to that small bridge lol
The bridge is probably 14' I'd hazard to guess. Our trucks cause they're flatbed our cabs aren't 13'6 tall so I never really even come close to bridges besides when the cargo is taller. Don't quote me but I'm 90% sure our cabs are 11'6 tall.
Nice truck, I also drive a International LT except I’m driven it in American Truck Simulator
What particular model of International are you operating? It appears to be smooth running.
I have a 2019 International LT. Every truck 2018 and newer in the fleet are LTs. It has a Cummins X15, 425HP.
My first truck was a 2017 Prostar with the Navistar N15 Maxxforce.
The most garbage engine ever thought up 🤣
But yes it is very smooth indeed! Only way this truck would be better is if it had a clutch and a shifter 👌🤣
@@LifeintheHammerLane I like the idea of the cummins, but can't say I would prefer international over freightliners. I will be driving a T680 soon though, I drove freightliner before, and international not really much of but just in terms of quality FL's a bit better.
Excited for my T680 though.
Judging by the red truck though you work for Roehl flatbed division?
@@robertgardner4508 I work for McElroy Truck Lines, we're an east coast regional company.
I love the Cummins X15, performance and I love the sound. This is the only company I've worked for so I haven't driven anything else. I'm itching to get behind a manual transmission again I've been looking at a 2 year experience company with Pete 389s that have manual transmissions.
@@LifeintheHammerLane nice. Yeah personally I’m not an emissions motor person. I like classics. But the x15 is what my t680 will have, and they’re not too bad. My DD15 I had in the cascadia sounded not too bad either though it was really weak and underpowered!
@@robertgardner4508 name one person who is an emissions engine person besides the government. I'll wait 🤣🤣
Nice International! Do you know what engine your truck has? It sounds amazing!
I’m watching this like I live about 5 hours from springville lol
I live about 5 hours from Springville as well 🤣 I miss this store so much.
the GSP kind of lost it's marbles at the beginning didn't it XD
Gotta love it when that happens
Yeah almost any time I'm going under like 8MPH without a road marked it whacks out like that not knowing what to do 🤣
It also for some reason throws me an error that I'm overweight for that bridge at the beginning that's why I didn't bother recalculating it.
REDIRECTING REDIRECTING REDIRECTING
Best. Fucking. Job. Ever.
Buena referencia ats american truck simulator 👍😁
I just realized they did add the International LT in a recent update, that's pretty neat!
I used to play Euro Truck 2 all the time in high school, I was an absolute professional at backing in CDL school because of it 🤣🤣
Bro is it a freightliner cascadia? I'm from India Btw
International LT625
Also welcome!
@@LifeintheHammerLane thanks
What about fuel economie in this SEMI????is it good???how much this truck spend in the MPG ?
My dashboard says I have a total average of 6.5 MPG throughout my time with it.
Loaded it's 3-5, less if I'm on a steep hill, empty it can be anywhere between 6-12, terrain plays a huge part
So if your fully loaded the truck gonna be 6.5 Mpg is bring you a good benifits ?
@@Amir-El-Ghouat well I'm dedicated out of a distribution center so I have almost equal loaded and empty miles, slightly more empty because of going home and back every week. If I was a truly regional running driver that number would probably be fairly lower because I would have more loaded miles vs empty.
How do u stop the win s noise from the doors on a international
That's the fun part, you don't! 🤣🤣🤣
I substantially exacerbated the issue when I got the CB antenna I use now
Hi! I wonder if you drive 60 mph at 1100 rpm on 10th gear, it seems like you have an 2,64 ratio overdrive transmission. Am i correct? Is it Cummins or A26 under the hood?
Jeez you know more about these trucks then I do 🤣 Unfortunately I do not know the gear ratios, however I do know it's a 425HP Cummins X15, and the transmission is a 10 speed Eaton automatic.
@@LifeintheHammerLane thank you for respond, sir ) I just love trucks and trying to point as much details as possible about them, pure interest)) Thanks for your videos)
@@essermax of course! I changed to a different company and drive a Kenworth T680 now. If you stick around you'll eventually see some videos with this truck as well! I don't think the PACCAR sounds as good as the Cummins but still fun to listen to.
@@LifeintheHammerLane holy moly, thats great news! T680 is also one of my faves. Looking forward with impatience to watch new series of your vlog 👍
ATS + this video = ❤
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Greetings from Romania!👋
BREATHE AIR!!!
So bro new here. I live in Pa you got any planned routes by Pittsburgh
I've actually been to US Steel there in Dravosburg a few times with the company I work for now. Nice place too, I like going there.