Kansas Wind Almost Rolls My Kenworth ~~ Scared And Frustrated

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  • Опубликовано: 14 дек 2024

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  • @Georgiagreen317
    @Georgiagreen317 5 месяцев назад

    Brings back a lot of memories. I was a fleet manager, amongst other things, in that company way back when. We had a fleet of 53 ft drop deck high cube Great Danes that hauled bread from the plant to the Minneapolis area. They were jerked around with single axle cab over Titans and Jimmies' with as short a tractor wheel base as we could get. On those cold windy winter nights, you could more or less plan on at least one of them laying the ditch before morning. Loaded they were top heavy; empty they were balloons. We finally beefed them up by modifying them with tandem axles. Finally, to tandem day cabs. It helped but never really solved the problem. So, I understand what you went through even though I never actually drove under those conditions. I just helped pick them up and thankfully the drivers involved all lived to tell the story.
    I did have a solution to the cold windy blizzard weather. I moved the hell out of there and became a "southerner". Life is simply too short for that sort of existence. At least for me.
    I'm rather new to your channel and I've likely viewed about half of your very interesting videos. I've even gotten a few fresh ones lately. Keep it up. I see you have passed another milestone of 60,000 subscribers. That my friend is very cool to say the least. Congrats! Y'all take care. As I now say. Being a southerner may be a bit dorky but it sure beats the hell out of being north in the winter.

  • @jaymilam3995
    @jaymilam3995 4 года назад +13

    I give you a lot of credit because it takes a lot of nerves to keep calm and get to your destination safely. Stay safe and God bless you and Little Bud.

  • @yeahno1016
    @yeahno1016 4 года назад +2

    Camera did pick up on the foot plus that one big gust. Man o man. Had that only once. I was on a way to a pick up in Mississippi. Just north of that last hurricane down in the gulf. Hit blinding rain and wind. Scary ain’t a strong enough word. Be safe and merry Christmas

  • @neil4602
    @neil4602 4 года назад +5

    Merry Christmas Brother, get home safe. We get those winds down here in Tx also. Those damn trailer skirts is what catches the wind. Tandems to the back have always given me the best handling, trailer but with those skirts, it’s tuff.

  • @williammurphy6731
    @williammurphy6731 4 года назад

    Kurt, you are a good driver, husband and father and a good person. The main reason you was so scared was because you had Bud with you. I am an old 69 yr. old retired truck driver that drove a cab over for many years I think it was in Nov. 1974 setting at a stop sign in Neb. the wind blew me over with 5500 lbs on the trailer. You did the right thing. I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL. MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your family. GOD BLESS PS, THANKS FOR NOT USEING BAD LANGUAGE, SO MY GRAND KIDS CAN WATCH.

  • @jamesupton143
    @jamesupton143 4 года назад +12

    Boy we are glad you decided to park it.
    Give little Bud a pat on the head and Opie a belly rub and stay safe. God bless each of you. Merry Christmas.

  • @CoopDem
    @CoopDem 4 года назад +14

    Oh we could see the wheels come up. My heart stopped for you. Be safe bro

  • @MrJoffster
    @MrJoffster 4 года назад +1

    holy moly that trailer was certainly off the floor and its just not worth the risk to run in conditions like that good call mr Schmidt to park up we are due, a storm here in the UK on boxing day not looking forward to it another cracking video and please get home safe and have a lovely Christmas best wishes from joff in the UK

  • @humpty318
    @humpty318 4 года назад +18

    Much respect to you for knowing when enough is enough. There isn’t any load worth a life. Merry Christmas to y’all!

    • @hawkdsl
      @hawkdsl 4 года назад +1

      Hard to make money when you truck looks like cooked bacon.. that's the real danger.

  • @hewhohasnoidentity4377
    @hewhohasnoidentity4377 4 года назад +2

    I left trucking in 2016. Enjoying your videos as a reminder of what life was like those 13 years. High winds were the worst type of weather imo. It requires every bit of concentration you can manage and even then it's mainly luck deciding your fate.
    Hope the winds died down for you. Get you and Bud home safe and enjoy your Christmas.

  • @garysuffern2142
    @garysuffern2142 2 года назад +1

    Stay safe.Kurt enjoyed the lightning lots of rain ☔

  • @BIGB-hn3wi
    @BIGB-hn3wi Год назад +1

    You have the biggest set of BALLS that i know for driving in that windy mess. nice job safe travels!!!!!!

  • @chrisbrush4308
    @chrisbrush4308 3 года назад

    I so much miss driving thank you for do this videos and i have been there in the wind got pushed off the road one time went on too the shoulder and it was muddy and was up too my tanks lol but i do miss it so much and watching your videos is a blast thank you

  • @luciledevries478
    @luciledevries478 3 года назад

    Yes in Iowa we had a buzzard Friday morning bad it was . Your son is so handsome . Take care safe traveling . I enjoy your videos I'm new at this 😎🙏

  • @taffyjones57
    @taffyjones57 4 года назад

    Hi, Kurt. I am glad that you are safe my friend. Get home safe and have a great Christmas with your family. So Anna & I wish you alll a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

  • @Yose7492
    @Yose7492 4 года назад +4

    Comfortable can lead to complacency, good call on just calling it! Safe travels

  • @ciaranmcmanus3840
    @ciaranmcmanus3840 4 года назад

    Brings back memories of those small Towns in Kansas many A load i delivered from cargill high river Alberta to Cargil dodge city kansas use to park at the loves and Walmart

  • @waynedagostino4581
    @waynedagostino4581 4 года назад +1

    Your awesome Kurt. I love watching your video's. Them high winds are pretty scary stuff. I love how gentle and smooth you drive your truck. I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas. Stay safe!

  • @kennethking1049
    @kennethking1049 4 года назад

    Man just seeing you and kid together 🥲🥲, enjoying each other. I’m 41 and I never had that opportunity. God’s blessings may seems simple until you actually have the chance to experience the warmth in your heart.

  • @bryanritts213
    @bryanritts213 4 года назад +4

    It's always more scary when you are going through things like that and have someone with you. Take care! Merry Christmas!

  • @bernieneufeld4297
    @bernieneufeld4297 4 года назад +3

    That reminds me of some trips I did with my father when I was a kid. Tou knew things were getting bad when he looked over and said, "Whatever you do, don't jump. Stay with the truck". That was descending icy logging roads in the mountains of BC.

  • @michaelmccamish4008
    @michaelmccamish4008 4 года назад

    Schmidt, you and your family have a very Merry Christmas. Thanks for sharing.

  • @kentuitts6523
    @kentuitts6523 4 года назад +4

    Be safe going home and merry Christmas. God bless

  • @charliejones3688
    @charliejones3688 4 года назад

    That was great video through the rear view..two great videos back to back.....be safe...

  • @shawnengle8861
    @shawnengle8861 3 года назад

    WOW, That wind is no joke. Glad you and son was safe.

  • @carlminks8544
    @carlminks8544 4 года назад +4

    Glad your safe I’d say I’d be scared too Merry Christmas guys. Hope this finds you home safe.

  • @WhiteLinesBlueSkies
    @WhiteLinesBlueSkies 4 года назад +2

    Been there, Done that. Not much more helpless feeling than watching the wind try and take your trailer. Be safe and Merry Christmas. WLBS

  • @kennethsmith8968
    @kennethsmith8968 4 года назад

    you r a good man kurdt.always putting family first.hope u were able to make it home for xmas.happy holidays my friend.

  • @blobby273
    @blobby273 3 года назад

    I just recently found your channel after trucker dan mentioned you , so glad he did love it and your such a straight forward good old school driver no bullshit or hype , like it

  • @brianadams429
    @brianadams429 2 года назад

    And i thought we had gust here in my home state of Fl. Hell that's hurricane type winds. Good job driving Kurt. That was definetly a pucker factor for sure.

  • @montemiller3447
    @montemiller3447 4 года назад

    I'm glad to see the great deer hunter co-piloting with you today. It's good experience or him, too. Be safe, always!! Merry Christmas.

  • @freedomreigns333
    @freedomreigns333 4 года назад

    Love the sound of your rig and your polished shifting

  • @Kathyak
    @Kathyak 4 года назад +1

    Omg! So glad you two are safe!

  • @jonzylberman8596
    @jonzylberman8596 4 года назад +2

    My wish is that you and your family enjoy a Merry X-mas. As a former truck driver ,owner and fleet owner . I really appreciate you. only the best in the new year.

  • @buddywicket5544
    @buddywicket5544 4 года назад

    Stay safe I hope you and Little Bud made it home safe and sound. Merry Christmas

  • @kennyfreeman7025
    @kennyfreeman7025 4 года назад

    If you had been in a 17,000 lb freight shaker you might of went over, stay safe, smoothest driver and best sounding truck on RUclips. God bless.

  • @ramonrosario6988
    @ramonrosario6988 4 года назад

    Hi Kurt, bad weather in the midwest for christmas. Get home safe. Merece christmas to you and family

  • @gzlpete
    @gzlpete 3 года назад

    Great sounding L9 my friend, I hope "Little Bud" knows how lucky he is to hear that. I'm certain they wont sound like that when his time comes. If, of course, that is his chosen path. You know as well as I, if it's in your blood, it'll never go away. Shiny up, dirty down and keep 'er rollin'. 10-10

  • @davidedwards78
    @davidedwards78 4 года назад

    Good luck stay safe and again merry Christmas

  • @theoldkingtut3314
    @theoldkingtut3314 4 года назад +2

    Hope you're home safe. Always love your videos, sure wish this one was a little less exciting. For your alls sake anyway... lol. You know its intense when you and me both are screaming "GET DOWN! GET YOUR ASS BACK DOWN!!!" At the same time.
    Thank you for sharing.

  • @timboslice3755
    @timboslice3755 4 года назад

    Be safe Kurt, Troy and Opie! Merry Christmas!

  • @richarddavidson1054
    @richarddavidson1054 4 года назад +7

    The Wiseman knows when to stop and be safe Kurt and have a merry christmas

  • @paulsolin2941
    @paulsolin2941 4 года назад

    I enjoy your videos. In June of this year I was blown over onto my passenger side from 75mph winds in Elwood Illinois. I never really had "anxiety" while driving. But now the first hint of feeling that trailer move around on a windy day and I get real nervous. Glad you and your son were ok. Keep up the good work.

  • @michaelrains2268
    @michaelrains2268 4 года назад +3

    I saw on camera the rear tandems come off the pavement, I was literally frightened to death for the three of you ! 🤯Hopefully y'all arrived home safely and enjoyed a wonderful Christmas!

  • @davidbrown7538
    @davidbrown7538 4 года назад +2

    Merry Christmas to you and your family.
    I’ve experienced my trailer almost being blown over here in the Uk.Lucky it was an empty curtain sider so I was able to stop and open both curtains and tie them back.After that I was able to complete my journey with no further wind worries.

  • @normakers5632
    @normakers5632 4 года назад +1

    One of my favorite videos! Stay safe and get home! Merry Christmas!

  • @kountrytiger1999
    @kountrytiger1999 3 года назад

    good call high winds with the gusting no fun at all I was almost blown over with 15 k in the wagon parked rite then 30 minutes after 2 trucks were blown over loaded most of the time you get one chance to make the right call Happy Trails.

  • @nathanmccrury1636
    @nathanmccrury1636 4 года назад

    Hope you made it home safe and sound. Marry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family . From the McCrury's in Tennessee.

  • @dougsigman4724
    @dougsigman4724 4 года назад

    Rough trip! Merry Christmas!!👍✌️🎄!!

  • @motosean702
    @motosean702 4 года назад

    I live in Las Vegas and see trucks blow over all the time in the Mojave Desert when the winds get up over 60 mph. Glad you made it somewhere safe for the night, and hope you get home in time for Christmas Eve!

  • @smel2737
    @smel2737 4 года назад

    I love those stairs!! Great idea.

    • @yadiercardona6895
      @yadiercardona6895 3 года назад

      I was wondering how can I find them online ? jaja i need them asap

  • @kevinwhite5243
    @kevinwhite5243 4 года назад

    Wow, happy to see You and little Bud are safe. Me and my Dad got into high winds in Liberal Kansas when I was around Buds age, I remember how scary of an experience that was . Hope you and the family have a Merry Christmas

  • @truckerguychad
    @truckerguychad 2 года назад +1

    yep. empty trucks can roll at 60 mph winds. glad you made it through

  • @manoffaith2501
    @manoffaith2501 4 года назад

    Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas. God bless you and watch over you and your family.

  • @brandonsettgast5177
    @brandonsettgast5177 4 года назад

    I was in that wind just on I70. The trucking gods were good to me. Stay safe!

  • @stillridin
    @stillridin 4 года назад

    Be safe. I hope you and your family have Merry Christmas. Love little buds jake break sound lol

  • @ruthsonger5316
    @ruthsonger5316 4 года назад

    We watched this today and I see the wind hit your trailer and oh my gosh told hubby to rewind and thank gosh you 3 are home safe merry Christmas and Happy new year to you all

  • @larrybroom5682
    @larrybroom5682 4 года назад +1

    Yes driver when that happens its time to get it off the road.
    Good job keeping it up!

  • @anthonyholloman5736
    @anthonyholloman5736 4 года назад

    Sir you did a good job at keeping control over you rig and. There's no load worth getting yourself and little man killed or hurt over. God bless you and your family and Merry Christmas and Happy New year from my family to your s

  • @suecapra5005
    @suecapra5005 3 года назад

    It was bad here in Colorado a couple times that week. Saw some crazy stuff moving.

  • @chrisspradling9029
    @chrisspradling9029 4 года назад

    Merry Christmas kurt and to your wonderful family

  • @ahctranspro1805
    @ahctranspro1805 4 года назад

    Merry Christmas Kurt & Family............Be safe !

  • @paulhayes7257
    @paulhayes7257 4 года назад +1

    Great video been watching you here back in the UK 🇬🇧

  • @DavidZaG-
    @DavidZaG- 2 года назад +1

    love the doggy steps

  • @bigbear867
    @bigbear867 4 года назад

    I have been through that many times. We just had the high winds out west. I don’t care how many times you go through high winds. It’s always a scary time. The best decisions is to park it when you can. But the wind still rock your trailer off the ground.
    Merry Christmas to you and your family. And the mighty hunter.

  • @Pete-from-Tn
    @Pete-from-Tn 4 года назад

    We used to pull 48ft drop deck vans. Giant sails were all you could say. Plus we only hauled bath tubs. So no weight on top of that. Had the trailer leave the ground lots of times. Never got used to it. Merry Christmas and be safe. Also the 53's used to not be that bad. But those skirts under them, just catch that much more wind.

  • @brianwulff1116
    @brianwulff1116 4 года назад

    Great shot of intense Bud . Merry Christmas to you and family. Vids are always great to watch and thanks for your positive message.

  • @the.porter.productions
    @the.porter.productions 4 года назад

    Happy New Year! Whew! I did see the tandems come off the ground! 😳 Words can’t describe how one feels when that happens...some words slip through and that’s understandable. You have to be smart when you’re out on the road , especially when you got someone else with ya! You kept it together and I’m sure that it showed when you were scared. Now that’s a REAL moment...you told him that you were scared, but you showed wisdom and courage in spite of it all. That’s when he will respect you even more. As much as it’s important to make your deliveries and get home, your company and family prefer that you are SAFE and get there when you get there. If and when a company doesn’t choose safety over deadline, that’s when you don’t want to work for them.

  • @bradcoddington1679
    @bradcoddington1679 4 года назад

    Had that happen to me when I was first starting out in the early 90's. I was deadheading down I65 in Indiana and I felt and seen the rear tandems coming off the ground it was a very unsettling feeling. Those skirts really help to give the wind something extra to push with. Merry Christmas to you and the family Kurt.

  • @rubenayala2203
    @rubenayala2203 4 года назад +1

    Omg! I seen that trailer lift off my heart went up wit it! Even if ur tandem r closed in it would lift aswell. With no weight u ur a big sailboat. I'm glad u parked n I'm very relieved u and bud r all gud!

  • @markbailey6994
    @markbailey6994 4 года назад

    Stay safe Kurt,,,just have Christmas when you get home..... family won't mind,,,see ya in New year..... merry Christmas man!!!

  • @christiantorres5596
    @christiantorres5596 4 года назад

    I just wanted to say what alot of other people have already said but be safe! Merry Christmas to you and your family! You are a true inspiration to truck drivers!

  • @orenminton405
    @orenminton405 4 года назад +7

    You be safe . theirs no shame in being scared especially when you have one of your kids with you .have a merry CHRISTmas and be with GOD he will take care of everything

  • @sandyg9228
    @sandyg9228 4 года назад

    Hope you made it home safely. Merry Christmas!

  • @goodboy2022002
    @goodboy2022002 3 года назад +1

    " Opie " The wind blew me over dad !! ...LOL...

  • @lamarr85l.a96
    @lamarr85l.a96 4 года назад

    You did right brother 👏 much respect stay safe 🙏 💯 🤜🤛

  • @gerrycassidy1111
    @gerrycassidy1111 4 года назад

    happy christmas Kurt and family all the best from the uk stay safe brother trucker

  • @ogmisfit
    @ogmisfit 4 года назад

    Merry Christmas from my family to yours Mr Schmidt.Ill see you next time.🤗

  • @frederickoning191
    @frederickoning191 4 года назад

    I have heard of these circumstances. Vivid images of a worrisome road event. Merry Christmas

  • @glennhunter7018
    @glennhunter7018 4 года назад

    Good video again I am so glad so glad you and Opie little Bud are OK and you did not roll the truck over keep first class hammer down the road

  • @robertbailey6459
    @robertbailey6459 4 года назад

    Good call about pulling off the road no load is worth wreaking your truck or getting hurt Merry Christmas to you and your family stay safe out there!

  • @jamesshirrell3677
    @jamesshirrell3677 4 года назад

    God bless all the truck drivers and our vets thank u

  • @frankbustamante688
    @frankbustamante688 4 года назад

    Merry Christmas to you and your family.

  • @shawnschmidt6291
    @shawnschmidt6291 4 года назад

    Wow that was an intense vlog Mr Schmidt good job keeping your cool and not panicking little bud have a safe trip home guys. Merry Christmas Schmidt family

  • @lamarr85l.a96
    @lamarr85l.a96 4 года назад

    Stay safe 🙏 💯🤜🤛and Happy new year 🎉

  • @carlminks8544
    @carlminks8544 4 года назад

    Merry Christmas Schmidt family

  • @hilbertekema1451
    @hilbertekema1451 3 года назад

    Safe drive, good man.. U the best

  • @danielrista1613
    @danielrista1613 4 года назад

    Well I'll be scared if I have my son same as you in the truck but you look very strong man and a professional driver. Good job guys and Mary Christmas

  • @richorourke7872
    @richorourke7872 4 года назад

    Good luck Kurt hope it works out.
    Scarey stuff it’s happen too me
    Not over but close. Hope u get home
    Safe.

  • @rickrogers9511
    @rickrogers9511 4 года назад +8

    Man I saw the Trailer lift from looking in mirror WOW .

  • @kens6437
    @kens6437 4 года назад

    Glad you made it safely to the truck stop. I hope the rest of the run will be uneventful for you . Nothing but clear skies and dry roads.
    🎄Merry Christmas 🎄to you and your family!

  • @hughstephenson2957
    @hughstephenson2957 3 года назад

    I've had wind here in Wyoming pick up my empty flatbed trailer to where I could see air under the tires..

  • @russellweibel375
    @russellweibel375 4 года назад +1

    Kurt that video of the trailer trying to lift was most definitely scary. Safe travels and Merry Christmas to you as well as your family.

  • @ricardorodriguez-se7tp
    @ricardorodriguez-se7tp 4 года назад

    My respect to yall i would of stop miles back Merry Christmas DALLAS TEXAS.

  • @karljacobson1575
    @karljacobson1575 4 года назад +1

    12 miles from me if you’re in Belleville!!! Must b at Loves!!! Merry Christmas to you all!!

  • @bobcain1181
    @bobcain1181 4 года назад

    Crazy wind there Buddy. Be safe out there. Christmas eve, Ottawa Canada, 12 deg C, 54 deg F. 16" of rain. Will take this over your snow. Merry Christmas all.

  • @dustytanco6917
    @dustytanco6917 4 года назад +1

    Hope you have a good Christmas, be safe out there.. dang wind is fierce

  • @trevorbarlow3911
    @trevorbarlow3911 4 года назад

    Merry Christmas to you and your lovely family stay safe out there🙏

  • @johnkranias3458
    @johnkranias3458 4 года назад

    @6.03 four wheeler tailgating trailer lifts and it looked like your drives come up abit too, four wheeler backs off, i got skid marks in my undies at that point. Glad you decided to park it again, best tackle the home run in daylight, take care out there.
    Edit; Wish you and your family a merry Christmas Kurt and also all your followers, keep safe people.

    • @truckingwithschmidt7120
      @truckingwithschmidt7120  4 года назад

      Thank you as always and same to you. Was talking about you tonight. My brother in law had kangaroo meat for Christmas I guess. ( it was a zoom call) we wernt there to see it.

    • @johnkranias3458
      @johnkranias3458 4 года назад

      @@truckingwithschmidt7120 Supposed to be real lean meat, never tasted it, will check out the prices of it next time in town. Enjoy your time at home.

  • @davidanddiana7173
    @davidanddiana7173 4 года назад

    Cool video man 👍🎄