Trucking In An Illinois Snow Storm // Wind & Ice Ep517

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  • Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
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  • @LisaM563
    @LisaM563 18 дней назад

    What a beautiful drive - a bit scary- but beautiful- Opie & Jax are such handsome pups 🐶

  • @1954crc
    @1954crc 11 месяцев назад +10

    I could not be a trucker driving in the rotten weather that you do. You truckers amaze me. Thanks for all you do and stay safe,partner.

  • @fredrenberg9596
    @fredrenberg9596 Месяц назад

    Best explanation of winter drivers ever!

  • @secretsquirrel5152
    @secretsquirrel5152 8 месяцев назад +2

    The Fearless Men & Women of Trucking...i Just wanted to Say Thank You.

  • @robertesposito9871
    @robertesposito9871 2 года назад +34

    I’ve always said that, driving in snow isn’t that difficult it’s the drivers around you that are the problem

    • @joshuabrown2543
      @joshuabrown2543 2 года назад +3

      Agreed

    • @bipeflier1
      @bipeflier1 2 года назад +3

      But I've never pulled anyone out of a snow bank that didn't think they knew how to drive in the snow!

  • @Ken-sr6jo
    @Ken-sr6jo 9 месяцев назад +1

    I’m a retired truck driver and have ran that very same route hauling groceries from Indianapolis to HyVee distribution in Cherokee, Ia. Always enjoyed that run. It’s a low stress run if you’re not fighting weather. Always did drop and hook in Cherokee. The people there at HyVee in Cherokee are great. I’ve also Parked there over night and they don’t mind. I’ve also hauled a lot of loads out of Sioux City, Iowa. Ran reefers hauling Tyson meat out of Dakota City, Ne.. I was based out of LeMars, Iowa and hauled lots of ice cream out of Blue Bunny in LeMars. Enjoy your channel.

  • @michaelselman9885
    @michaelselman9885 2 года назад +1

    Hi there Kurt & Opie. That was a fun vlog. Don't like the weather. Wait a 100 miles or less. 😉😆 You made it look easy. Beautiful sunset. I sure do miss Blimpies. We do not have any left here. The closes sandwich place 2 it is Subway. Have a blessed night & week ahead. Give my best 2 the whole family & doggies. God's Blessings today & always. 💕🙏🏼😉👍🏼

  • @carolanderson1011
    @carolanderson1011 2 года назад +10

    I lived in Northern IL for 12 years. I moved back to SC in 2013. I can say I honestly don't miss the snow. Glad you made it safe.

  • @heatherkohlwey8379
    @heatherkohlwey8379 2 года назад +18

    The weather this winter has been very strange and not in a good way. LED lights do make some heat so they should stay pretty clear. Glad you made it through the worst of it and ended with a nice sunset. Enjoy some time home with the family. Stay safe and God bless.

  • @larryfisher5796
    @larryfisher5796 2 года назад +10

    Glad to hear you and the German are safe .I heard on the news this morning that there was a big tie up on I-80 in ILL .this morning I had it figured you were past where it was .Glad you boys are safe and taking a couple of days off .Stay safe. Old gear jammer 👍

  • @williamdurham7722
    @williamdurham7722 2 года назад +2

    That guy that passed you at 16:08/30:52 about made my heinie draw up !

  • @peter1256
    @peter1256 Год назад +1

    Hi Kurt you are most definitely a truck driver not a RUclipsr. In fact I think between yourself and trucking together you are great opperater . Hope all goes well for you and family take care cos we care stay safe. 🇦🇺⛽😎⛟🐶

  • @MarkCawley-fn7yt
    @MarkCawley-fn7yt 2 месяца назад

    Awesome thanks 👍👍
    Love to all your lovely family

  • @sassyflower1686
    @sassyflower1686 2 года назад +7

    Oh my gosh I could hardly watch this video! My stomach is in knots right now. All that driving in the snow and those roads. I was on the edge of my chair peeking between my fingers. Lol. I would say” please be safe” but you already know that. I didn’t see Opie snow boots. Happy travels. Give Opie my best.

  • @romanmartinez6458
    @romanmartinez6458 24 дня назад

    First time riding with ya. Pretty cool. I've always been fascinated with people battling the elements to keep the world moving.

  • @thewatchmen4920
    @thewatchmen4920 2 года назад +1

    THANK YOU for the camera setups. Safe 🌨️ travels 🚛💨💨💨

  • @xpicklepie
    @xpicklepie 2 года назад

    Schmidt has one hell of a life. The open road with a cool-ass dog. Who wouldn't envy this guy.

  • @CountrySedan400
    @CountrySedan400 2 года назад +2

    More of the CB radio in the driving videos Kurt.

  • @dnolle1249
    @dnolle1249 2 года назад +1

    This is a compliment…each night there is a new trucking video with you and Opie, my cat crawls into bed and watches your video almost from start to finish. She loves it….

    • @shellbell2730
      @shellbell2730 2 года назад

      I wonder if the deep growl of the truck engine attracted her? Now she is hooked and also enjoys the views from the truck and her friend Opie! So cute!

  • @j.b.6577
    @j.b.6577 2 года назад

    Put some of your deicing washer fluid in a spray bottle and spray your headlights whenever you stop... I'll bet that along with the heat they generate will keep them clear... Glad you're safe... Drive safe... looks like this week is going to be bad for you all too...

  • @danielramsey1959
    @danielramsey1959 2 года назад +7

    Dogs love a snow fight! 😁
    Be safe, prepare to hunker down, big storms of the other kind on the horizons.

    • @jackson_68
      @jackson_68 2 года назад +2

      My German Shepherd Dog cross liked to "help" me shovel snow. It was her job to catch every shovelful I threw.

  • @robertcrawford2949
    @robertcrawford2949 7 месяцев назад +1

    Believe me I get it about that 35 mph in Ice and snow. 42 years OTR here. Retired last year. Stacked up a truck in Minnesota in October 93 in that blizzard. First accident after13 years. It teaches you a shit load of respect for ice and wind.

  • @florentinomartinez6507
    @florentinomartinez6507 2 года назад +2

    Wat a mess ty for vidio Opie needs a cheeseburger

  • @janebeuten6071
    @janebeuten6071 2 года назад +1

    Ready for spring yet 🌻? I know I am. So glad to see that you and Opie made it home safely! Enjoy some time with the family. Give Jax and Opie lots of pets! 🐕❤😃

  • @robertmowery9596
    @robertmowery9596 2 года назад +1

    Enjoyed the trip though the snow. Glad you made it home safely. Opie looked tired, but very relaxed in his chair!!! That tanker truck really was rolling when he went past you!!!

  • @reggiehowze1891
    @reggiehowze1891 2 года назад

    Good Ole Hy-Vee. Great place to deliver to. I stayed mostly at the one in Chariton, Iowa

  • @stephenglendenning1475
    @stephenglendenning1475 2 года назад +1

    Hi Ope in Kitchener last night we got 15 inch the good white snow. school are close and it was a good time at home. Friday night is at 16 of and Saturday is at -8 it will fell like. Tell you need your boots on it will to cold or water boots. Have safe trip and tell brother it cold. bye from a little boy

  • @robvangorp4068
    @robvangorp4068 2 года назад +1

    Kurt is a mad man when the weather is going to be crazy. Looks like you're going right along. But as all truckers are on it. Know what your truck can do and drive the truck.

  • @joer2390
    @joer2390 2 года назад

    Hay there's a big man unhooking a trailer to many pizza's and zingers lol just kidding Kurt glad you made it home safely

  • @cherylcarlson3315
    @cherylcarlson3315 2 года назад +1

    When saw the posting knew you weren't among the ones laying on their sides and was glad. Thank you for gorgeous IL storm footage,made me smile the whole way for the beauty as I knew you were ok. In Danville went from rain to sleet real fast and got 1 in of that then about 2 in of snow where they had predicted 6 in. Glad you have your weather/nav/dad, when son drove I did that function and feel sorry for young drivers who don't have that support.Have a great rest

  • @frankmantione3268
    @frankmantione3268 2 года назад

    Thank the lord you stayed in one piece. Spring hopefully is around the bend some where!!!!! STAY SAFE STAY WELL FRANKIE LONG ISLAND

  • @danisklatt9853
    @danisklatt9853 Год назад

    Watching this video. I live in peoria. Love watching your videos!

  • @chrishelms1967
    @chrishelms1967 2 года назад +1

    Those were some dicey roads

  • @arthurbrumagem3844
    @arthurbrumagem3844 2 года назад +1

    There are times I wish I followed my dad into trucking ( he drove over 35 yrs after WW2) and then I see what you guys deal with everyday and I’m happy I had an office job after retiring from the Army

  • @reggiehowze1891
    @reggiehowze1891 2 года назад

    I don't miss those Iowa snow storms. Here in Bama we just have to worry bout tornado outbreaks. Stay safe

  • @michealpencoff4744
    @michealpencoff4744 2 года назад

    Kurt, I can't always watch your videos when they first come out but they're always waiting for me when I get home after a long day at work and I thoroughly enjoy them.
    Thanks again.

  • @johnl8996
    @johnl8996 2 года назад

    Love it each time you go through Bloomington. That's where I grew up! Miss that place.

  • @adco
    @adco 2 года назад

    35 I would have to agree. Lots of wind in Wyoming today. I made it home 👍😊

  • @north4dranch786
    @north4dranch786 2 года назад

    love the sound of the turbo whistle along with the deep sound of that engine.

  • @dougvesper259
    @dougvesper259 2 года назад

    Yeah Kurt we got about 8 inches! If you ever come back through St.Louis I live 20 minutes east of there in Collinsville Illinois!

  • @timothyosborn1697
    @timothyosborn1697 2 года назад

    Oh those Midwestern snowstorms. They are sure the ones to bring the windchill down. Now, I'm still waiting to see Opie's jacket and boots.
    Glad you're safe and sound.

  • @northernconfederate7957
    @northernconfederate7957 2 года назад

    Tell you what you are so lucky , you where about 4 hrs a head of the major pile ups over 50 cars an trucks stay safe an keep trucken

  • @pacopeso8474
    @pacopeso8474 2 года назад +2

    Stay safe out there, thanks for letting us know the road conditions.

  • @moondog3162
    @moondog3162 2 года назад

    Ankle biters🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣😂😂........glad you boys had a safe trip 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🙏

  • @donnakuykendall5402
    @donnakuykendall5402 2 года назад +1

    Thank Goodness !... There you are ! I have been worried you were caught up in some terrible weather. Glad you are both safe !

  • @joeprocopio494
    @joeprocopio494 2 года назад

    Damn,Kurt,roads are crap,I've been there ,done that,nice job of truckin,be careful bud,as always c u next time,Opie is cool as hell,lol,keep truckin up whoop- whoop!!

  • @peterbilt1516
    @peterbilt1516 2 года назад

    I unloaded and reloaded north of Indy Thursday AM. I shot up 65, little bit of rain by Remington then dry roads all the way to Sioux Falls.

  • @johnslife6669
    @johnslife6669 2 года назад

    I drove 74 that day as well must have been earlier than I as the ice didn't start until le roy and switched to snow north of bloomington on 39 got to south beloit and only a flurry came down a few hours after I travelled 39 there was a hundred vehicle pile up down by el paso il good job

  • @earlgraves3471
    @earlgraves3471 2 года назад

    Wardens got a big blimpy burger waiting 4 u lol

  • @rolandovillarreal5010
    @rolandovillarreal5010 2 года назад

    That was an amazing sunset. We live in a beautiful country. To end the day with a sunset like that must make your day. It made mine. Thanks for the Videos

  • @DDD-us6uu
    @DDD-us6uu 2 года назад

    Good job driver, glad your home, Opie such a good boy.🤗🤗

  • @JeffSmith-it4tm
    @JeffSmith-it4tm 9 месяцев назад

    Watching from Phoenix Az.

  • @suechambers5123
    @suechambers5123 2 года назад

    We lost visibility a few times
    nothing bad ..LOL. I was holding my breath a few times. Glad I don't have to drive in that. You did an amazing job Kurt. Stay safe.

  • @kurtzarnstorff9907
    @kurtzarnstorff9907 2 года назад

    I love white 4 wheelers in snow with no lights on

  • @SG-ze9no
    @SG-ze9no 2 года назад

    Thank you for the bridge 😊 that sunset 🌅 was beautiful. Happy that you got through the snow storm before it got bad. It did get really bad. I think all states have wind 🌬 all countries too.. that was so funny of you kicking snow ❄️ on Opie ‼️😆man, when you was unhooking your eyes was glowing…scary 🤭😬 Opie looked super relaxed and so did Jax 😊🐹🐠🐾🦂🦮🐕‍🦺🐿👋🤪

  • @ronheadley6141
    @ronheadley6141 2 года назад

    Made it , it helps on bad roads having nice load , I hauled gator ade a lot out of Phoenix liked them heavy loads truck road better 475 cat didn't know difference, you be safe and warm , ty for nice video , 😀

  • @jasontengan1233
    @jasontengan1233 2 года назад

    Great appreciation to you drivers who do it in the snow, I had to go to Haleakala Crater to lowboy a water truck down, told NPS is ain't happening, it's frozen, rent one from us for your bird sanctuary, call us when it thaws, kudo to you fellow truckers in the states!

  • @nickelvan
    @nickelvan 2 года назад

    We love the Iowa 80, stopped there many times. Bought my most recent CB there, slept in the RV parking and visited the truck museum, well worth it and free😎

  • @dennisduvall39
    @dennisduvall39 2 года назад

    Glad to see you are not one of those driver's that has to figure out your fuel from scale house to scale house

  • @miltoncallan1471
    @miltoncallan1471 2 года назад

    Awesome weather! Thanks for showing it.

  • @HighMiler
    @HighMiler 2 года назад

    Glad you made it safe and sound, I live at south of you on I 55 got some pictures of wrecks head north the next morning

  • @hersamjoy123
    @hersamjoy123 2 года назад

    you and opie stay safe and warm the last trip I run came back across Texas on black icegot truck home parked told husband I was done

  • @julieadams34
    @julieadams34 2 года назад

    Yup glad you made it out of that.. Parts of Oklahoma had 5 inches. We here had rain then wind and cold..blaa not fun wiith that wind.. Take care,,, stay safe.

  • @jameskerrigan2997
    @jameskerrigan2997 8 месяцев назад

    Trucking when it's snowing a little.

  • @marvinelder3828
    @marvinelder3828 2 года назад

    You were in my neck of the woods so to speak. About 1 1/2 south of Champaign, we really got hammered yesterday. A lot of ice. Amazing what 24 hrs does for things. Sun was out all day and melted all that bad stuff away. Enjoy your home time.

  • @normanbuchanan9710
    @normanbuchanan9710 2 года назад

    glad you made through ok thank the Lord.

  • @youssefzegari1618
    @youssefzegari1618 2 года назад

    Professionnel trucker i like your videos i am from Morocco by the way 👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @timmytheimpaler
    @timmytheimpaler 8 месяцев назад

    Treat time for Opie.

  • @diesel266
    @diesel266 2 года назад

    Nice driving brother 👌

  • @g.martinhiner6938
    @g.martinhiner6938 2 года назад

    Glad to see to see you showing old Glory blowing in the wind. Be careful out there Kurt.

  • @happy2win
    @happy2win 2 года назад

    I sure hope you can see betteer than those of us watching on the tube

  • @dustytanco6917
    @dustytanco6917 2 года назад

    Hey the cb worked.. nice nice

  • @meangenemiller3362
    @meangenemiller3362 2 года назад +1

    That remains me I need to get some new wipers! When ice builds up on your stacks, it’s cold!😂🇨🇱

  • @travisvolf1804
    @travisvolf1804 2 года назад

    i hear truck drivers on youtube say.. drive for the conditions.. good words to live by mo matter what you are driving... i enjoyed your video kurt.. thank you

  • @danisklatt9853
    @danisklatt9853 Год назад

    You & Opie be safe getting back to Iowa!

  • @scottbaker1018
    @scottbaker1018 2 года назад

    Our favorite C-16 first class yellow girl sounds perfect under the pedal. Get back to the dealer and plug into mother cat ET And get her jakes fixed.Safe travels bud 🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @williamcraig1505
    @williamcraig1505 2 года назад +1

    Glad you two are ok, weather out there looks bad

  • @gerrycassidy1111
    @gerrycassidy1111 2 года назад

    glad to see you got home safe brother trucker all the best from the uk

  • @hermangahn6353
    @hermangahn6353 2 года назад +2

    Kurt glad you are not part of the I 39 pile up.

  • @tylerdunn6578
    @tylerdunn6578 Год назад

    I tried snow docks worked great for one time maybe 3 hrs no good after that around dead mans curb i84 Oregon but had chains didn’t half to use them though cool dog by the way nice ride to.

  • @jeffhartson9203
    @jeffhartson9203 2 года назад +1

    You're lucky that you don't need chains. I'm sure your roads are in a lot better shape than they are here in Washington. Our roads are so tore up, with potholes and low spots, You can go through a set of shocks in no time. In a truck, it is worse in some place's due to the constant cold and ice in the winter. Like driving on washboard. Enjoy a few days off. It was well deserved.

  • @fredbutt9042
    @fredbutt9042 2 года назад

    Opie is a well minded German.
    You were wise to push thru early in the day. Bloomington Champaign up to Kankakee we’re bad and lots of slide offs.

  • @michaelwagoner5512
    @michaelwagoner5512 2 года назад

    I'm glad you made it through illinois Friday afternoon they had a 100 car pille up of cars

  • @howardarcuri5059
    @howardarcuri5059 2 года назад

    Oh man Kurt , I don’t miss that . Your awesome . Safe Kurt

  • @johncoleman5128
    @johncoleman5128 2 года назад

    "GREAT DRIVING MY FRIEND' 🚛🚛

  • @charlesthatcher9105
    @charlesthatcher9105 2 года назад

    Glad you had a safe trip. You enjoy your days off with the family. Stay safe!

  • @tomgibson7989
    @tomgibson7989 2 года назад

    Talk about snow storms. I got caught in one Monday in Wyoming. Forced to shutdown 30 miles west of rawlings. They didn't open the road till noon the next day. My pitbull likes snow but she didn't want nothing to do with -33 wind-chill

  • @meangenemiller3362
    @meangenemiller3362 2 года назад

    I was in Punta Arenas, Chile for a year building a Methanol Plant. The most southern city in the world. Antarctic. We ran spicked tires in the winter, and ran 65+ with no problem on my Nissan four-wheel-drive pick up!

  • @alancooper5386
    @alancooper5386 2 года назад

    What brings in the most views is when the trucker hits a pot hole then looks left and seees his trailer passing him. now lets see u do that.

  • @racheld8843
    @racheld8843 2 года назад

    Glad you weren't involved in the pileup east of Peoria this afternoon. Sounds like it was ugly.

  • @richardorourke4571
    @richardorourke4571 2 года назад

    I’ve done whiteouts scarey your snow was lite. Go see your family tell them
    I said hi. Good luck Kurt in your travels

  • @rickylong2570
    @rickylong2570 2 года назад

    thank God for new drive tires

  • @paulson6270
    @paulson6270 2 года назад

    But look at that sky awesome Stay warm and Stay safe.

  • @jimwilliams9538
    @jimwilliams9538 2 года назад

    Glad you made it through safely.

  • @djboma137
    @djboma137 2 года назад

    I was able to "like" this video. I was #1101 the way it looks. Thank you for your time.

  • @jeffherdz
    @jeffherdz 2 года назад +1

    Kurt, You are more that you think.
    1. Your a husband
    2. a father
    3. a son
    4. a trucker
    blah blah blah....
    25. A RUclips person. The only two things in that truck worth anything are Opie and you. Everything else can be replaced.
    Stay safe, Brother.

  • @danisklatt9853
    @danisklatt9853 Год назад

    He says Dad where's the next golden arches? I could go for a cheeseburger!

  • @scottcoon9118
    @scottcoon9118 2 года назад

    Was just in Chicago n Kenosha then down to University Park Il for reload...Was sure cold but not much snow...Heard 39 was all buggered up...Stay Safe

  • @michaelhuisinga5545
    @michaelhuisinga5545 2 года назад

    Wasn’t good here in farmer city that’s forsure glad I had mine backed in the shop! Keep on Truckin buddy

  • @lukuscarter3563
    @lukuscarter3563 Год назад

    I enjoyed this video Mr. Kurt. Just subbed ya 2 days ago. This snow storm video is up there in some of your best content in my opinion. Thank you sir.
    Not complicated. Just simple trucking thru the snow and ice with a great companion, the old German. Lol. 👍