The Narrow Streets of New Jersey
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- Опубликовано: 19 фев 2015
- Through snow, ice, and rain a trucker forges on to make an on time delivery all the way from California to New Jersey only to find out everything has changed when he gets there. Also, find out just how narrow the streets are in this part of Jersey.
Hey Indiana Jack love your videos . I'm a CDL Instructor near Somerset Pa where you went threw here on this video. I like using your videos in class on slow days for guys that are thinking about doing the OTR driving. They like watching your videos because you make alot of good points as to what to eat where to stop what truck stops are better than others and some good points when loading and unloading. Also they really get to see what it is like being on the road ! Keep up the great videos !!
Another thing it like to say is When you were taking about flight 93 as you were driving on the Pa Turnpike you said at 15:10 they left the plane in the hole were it crashed. I was a firefighter for one of fire departments that responded to the crash and just to correct you they did excavate the plane and as many other things they could! I believe they went down 45 to 50 feet to get to the cockpit. We spent 2 weeks there helping with the excavation along side PSP, ATF and the NTSB. Just thought I'd clear that up !! Keep up the great work !!!
Excellent video and what a journey this was. I've now clearly understood the frustration you professional truck drivers go through as spoken to by other vlogers like yourself. But it's all in a days work as the saying goes. I love the entertainment value you add to your videos...makes for an interesting and captivating view.
My father was a trucker but I can honestly say I never seriously considered it until I started watching your videos. You're a big part of why I got my cdl and hit the road. I'm always on the look out for big red to say hey.
Steve Lattimer that's what I intend to be doing next year. Drive a truck. I have always wanted to.
@hudson Kinda the same thing in the U.S. Most good trucking jobs require years of driving experience, but how are you suppose to get that experience if no one hires you? Which is why most people have to resort to mega carriers like Swift, Schneider, Warner, etc, because they will hire people right of the street and "train" drivers. But the catch is you usually have to work a year or more to pay off the schooling. It's a messed up system. Thankfully I had my dad who has a local oilfield driving job and he trained me so I don't have to deal with that BS.
I just want to thank you for remembering 9/11 in this video, I am a Native New Yorker and 9/11 was very personal to me. So thanks Indiana Jack!
Not only are you an amazing trucker but also an incredible video editor, great stuff Jack!
I did a motorcycle tour of Vietnam back in 2008/2009 and I saw a Schneider truck near Hue. Talk about getting lost. :)
Good video Jack. I feel for you barn door fellas having to look for empties, I’m a flat deck (flat bed if you’re American) hauler myself running between Canada and Texas, all of the trailers I haul are company trailers that are stored in our yard. It certainly saves me a lot of frustration in a job that is frustrating enough as it is! Keep on trucking!
I have watch Indiana jacks' video for a few years and they are so educational. I've learn about "ReGen" on a truck. That Regen will not work if the engine is not working hard enough. Still don't no what Regen is. I've learn the difficulties of finding a empty trailer.
Jack talks and explain thing why he drives...excellent...He has camera located at the right places so that you can get a view of the side and front as he drives. This is probably one of the finest video for truckers ever. I hope he will continue to educate the general public on the positive and the negatives of trucking. I wished he was a Greyhound Bus Driver.
I just ran across your videos Jack, I retired after 35 years OTR and I never thought I'd say this but watching your vlogs makes me homesick for the road....great work on these and keep it up! Be safe out there amigo...
I hope you are still riding a long. Where should I go next that remind you of the old days?
*Nod nod* My transmission conked out 3 months after the shop rebuilt her. I was at work when it happened. Poor car was badly neglected before I got her and it's been a struggle. Thank you for vlogging! This is refreshing my memory as a passenger from many years ago as I work towards getting my own CDL A.
I don't miss long haul one bit but guys that do it get my full respect & I thank you every day for keeping the country rolling.
When I was in grade school and it was winter time cold and wet Mom always made Quaker Oats Oat Meal *on the stove in a sauce pan.* Mom added a lil bit of MILK to it just before she'd fill our bowls for me and little sister. I'd drop globs of Brown Sugar in mine cuz that's how I liked it. Hot food for a nasty day to give us the gas we'd need for a day of learning. Mom made us toast too with *Homemade Raspberry Jam. Mom's jam won First Prize twice at Coupeville State Fair!!*
So much fun to watch and to see how patient you are
Been trucking since 88 I thought I wouldn't enjoy a trucker you tube channel about trucking....I was wrong.. Nice video jack
Hi Jack I loved this video film here. Been watching you on here for probably a couple of years now. I think everybody would agree that you seem like the nicest guy ever. Keep it up
Love your vlogs Jack, always something new,thank you.
When I was a teenager, 20 years ago, I went with my dad to NY/Jersey. He drove there every week from WI. I was amazed at those narrow streets & docks. Awesome video!
My husband is a flat bed driver and he loves those "alleged" changes in delivery days or times! And like you said, the only one getting screwed is the driver!
Unless you're a driver, no one has any idea of the constant issues and problems that you have to deal with with shippers and/or receivers and then you throw in the rules and regs of various states and the federal gov't. Is it any wonder truckers can get a bad attitude!
God Bless all truck drivers and a big Thank You!!!!
Don't worry about the regen. Your engine uses a Variable Geometry Turbo, so it is able to create its own back pressure to increase engine/ exhaust temperature to warm the DPF catalyst enough to perform the regen. This happens while idling or running light all by itself.
Thanks Jack: for all you and other truckers do!!
That video of New Jersey was spot on. When I drove, it seemed I was always in the NE. The company I drove for had a ton of accounts there. It was always a mess, glad to see not much has changed. Stay safe out there.
Speaking of narrow streets in NJ. I pulled a load of Mexican pickles out of McAllen TX and took them to Jersey City. The pickle factory was in an old residential area with very little parking so the four wheelers would park right up to the corners at night. I got there about 4 AM. Back then all I was pulling was a forty foot trailer but I still didn't have the room to make the turn. Luckily some police officers came along and offered to help guide me around the corner. I literally had to make about a 15 point turn. One of them was guiding me back and he guided me right into the front of one of the cars, crunching the grille and the hood. I got out to look and he said don't worry about it, they aren't supposed to be parked there anyway. :) I got back in the truck, finished the turn and made my delivery on time.
I will be driving into Newark, nj soon. Which whole should I put my tanderm in driving in newark,, any advice.
Cool story!
watched the whole the video... great job great attitude and excellent driving keep it up
I have been waiting for this trip. I wasn't disappointed. Great ride Jack.
Yes, I feel like I'm riding along with you, Jack. I never saw your videos till today. This one was really cool bc I'm from Northern NJ. At least it was pretty in Fort Lee, right?
Nice video once again Jack. You are very good at what you do for a living. And you make real nice films documenting it.
thanks jack for jet another great video, love riding along with you. Got a little cold when watching but winter is not bad.
Keep up the great work and stay save. I greet you from the Netherlands
OMG!! I love your videos man i have looked in almost every episode/video and it's so funny and interesting when your talking about your trips and adventures and how it is in USA and every place that you are at. Keep doing this man!! 10 points :)
Nice video Jack , keep up the good work you guys doing for our people
Wonderful Secaucus you actually drove past one of my warehouse spaces. I just happened to stumble across this video. It's a pretty industrialized area but does lack the overnight parking facilities.
Truckers are our heroes👍. Much respect to you all🇺🇸.
An area in Elizabeth, NJ really sux where you have to go on a high, winding bridge between two buildings in an alleyway that is wide enough for one vehicle in order to avoid a low underpass. One day, a cop was at the other end. He saw my truck coming and yelled "Holy Shyt". I said I had no choice because of the low underpass. He said, "Yeah, I know. But it's still a holy shyt moment seeing a truck coming out of that alleyway".
I am from NJ and the comments you make about it being "different" are spot on. I live in Georgia now and don't really miss how expensive, dirty, congested and cold NJ/NY is.
Aw come on Larry, it's not that bad!! Where I live it's clean and not dirty or congested. Cold......yeah OK sometimes.....Expensive......a little......But there are a lot of dems here so there ya go. Like in NYC< SF< etc
Thanks Jack, I enjoy all your video's and this one especially, nice music too! Weather on this vid makes me thankful I live in SoCal! Keep On Trucking.....!
Ooh boy, the look on your face when you drink that " coffee " is hilarious. Is that stuff keeps you awake? An asperine with coffeine works better if you became tired is my experience. The scariest thing that can happen is that the windshield wipers don't do their job properly anymore. I hope it didn't took to long. It was again a great video, and the music is to the point, especially when you was angry because of having no empty. Lucky you made it on time. Drive save my friend and till the next time. Greetings from the Netherlands.
I know what he means about not wanting to get stuck in New York over night. I ran out of hours and had to pull off to get my sleep hours in, and it was in January, nasty about like this video, and when I woke up around 3 am to drive again it had snowed about 4 inches and it was such a strange feeling to see nothing but white snow where it had been black parking lot the night before. Oh well, the joys of coast to coast over the road owner operator trucking. I'm retired now and I still miss driving, a lot!
The best .really enjoy your videos. God Bless you my brother!
Great Video Jack, keep em coming!...
Thank you,for not knocking New Jersey, it's a place I was born and raised,and live and love actually not too far away from where you where. on a lighter note if anyone has any questions about this state of New Jersey please feel free to leave me a message...
Yes, I live here too in Northern NJ. I like it, my whole life is here. But I also go to Portland OR where my daughter lives, and they are ready to LEAVE. It's become like Chicago, only with a population of Social Justice Warriors. And Pronoun Police. And Antifa......
Great One Jack. Lots of old memories in this one.
From Bonnie Cold Scotland.
Good video Jack, I've had many days like that over my 15 years of driving, glad you made it to you're next stop, anyhow, say safe out there friend.
Hi Jack!!!, Great videos, i really enjoy watching you. I am also a trucker, but i do my job in Europe on a Red Volvo. Keep up the good work. Take care!
thank you Jack, i love watching you videos :)
Enjoyed the video, IndianaJack. Boy, you sure have a lot of patience. Glad you finally got an empty. I have been following you for about a year. Really enjoy your videos. Thanks,
i used to drive a truck way back when i was in my 20s. it didnt bother me to much. when i got in my fortys i found i cant even drive my car for more then 2 hours. i just get so tired i cant keep my eyes open. it doesnt matter how much i have slept or not. i just cant do it. i give you guys credit for being able to drive so far so ofen...
great video coast to coast
Nice journey. You are a very Patient trucker, some aren't. I drove OTR for 10 years. I sometimes miss it, until I watch your video's. LOL. I will continue the journey's watching you. Stay Safe and Patient...Thank you for your work.
Thanks Dave I will save you a seat. Thanks for watching.
like your attitude all time. enjoyed the whole video. also nice camera setup. also the narrator voice is a plus.
Jack! You're cracking me up! Empty?! Another awesome film
thanks for mentioning Bill Mack the Midnight Cowboy , a good friend of mine . happy trucking trails my friend .
hey jack really look forward to your films best on the web keep up the good work
I remember hunting for empties, Schnieder would tell me a customer had some empties, Id go and ask for one and they looked at me like they had no idea what I was talking about. I learned to go in the yard and check for the trailers my dispatcher said where there,make sure its empty first lol, Id hook to it and go. To all the rookies out there, customers use company empties for there own storage.
Great video and great run. Thank you Sir/
great video thx for sharing
Hey whats up Jack! I just subscribed to your page! You remind me of one of my cool trainers I had driving for Swift. I got my CDL thru them but got so stressed out on how and when to shift my gears. Going up and down those mountains were scary lol. I'm thinking about giving it another try and face my fear or the whole aspect of trucking. I love your videos though. Watching your videos helped me out alot. Keep em coming! I'm definitely a new fan of you and your channel. You be safe out there! God bless you
So are you still driving?
You shouldn't be driving an 80,000lb death machine if you're scared to drive it. Those are the kinda people that get people killed.
hi Jack another great video, drive safe & all the very best
If you can make it in North part of NJ and NY driving a big rig you can make it anywhere. I live in the north part of NJ and drive locally and let me tell you everyday is a challenge. Great video.
great video Jack
I drove thru Phily TP...on vacation..in the 80s..paid more for tolls than gas for my car...It is much worse now! Thanks for the ride Jack....this time the tolls were painless lol ....
Great film Jack!
A little footnote on the travel plaza you stopped at. The Midway Service Plaza was the halfway point on the original stretch of the PA Turnpike which stretched from Irwin (Exit #67) to Carlisle (Exit #226). Also at that service plaza, there is a tunnel that goes underground and connects the other plaza on the westbound side.
What do you think of the Midway Diner? I will stop there to take my dog out to pee but I won't eat there.
@@gypsyluv1118 never ate there lol
@@robowens27 Oh, you're fortunate. But I guess some ppl like it....it's been there for decades...
Great video Jack......wish you showed more driving enroute.
Nice show!
WOW.....Thanks,nice job
I got stuck in Moriarty NM one night during a snow storm. Police blocked off I40, forcing drivers to stop. Temperatures dropped to about -15° overnight. My car wasn't setup for such cold. The next morning, I could hear ice churning in the water pump. And, once the car finally started (took many attempts) and I returned to I40, the engine simply wouldn't heat up. I eventually covered much of the radiator with aluminum foil and was able to continue without further incident.
This was great! I traveled 40 last month, stopped in Shamrock like you did lol. When you say "culture shock" what do you mean by that? What's it like there, how is it different? Unbelievable how narrow the streets were. I always enjoy seeing parts of the country I've never been to. And wow, you do have to be patient with some of these shippers/receivers that you're dealing with. It seems it would be frustrating at times. I love seeing the looks on your face :). Always an adventure! Can't wait for the next one.
best video editing I've seen!---------good job.
Great video, I see nothing has changed back east, that's why I stopped going out there. Miss the money, but allot less stress and hassle running out West.
Indiana jack I am a civilian and know nothing about trucking but am interested and after watching your videos it is a eye opener
Thanks Carl... yeah it's an eye-opener for me everyday. Lol I hope you still watch.
Lol ur expression with the coffee was hilarious
awesome video!!
WOW, what a trip. Drive safely...and get back to Cali soon!
We'll done. Great editing. Very interesting video.
This is better than what’s on tv
Good morning Jack. Drive careful
Good video Jack. I like the long video's. Whats the door bell sound?
I had a load of Christmas trees going to Manhatten and Long Island. No problem, they couldn't wait to unload me! Love those fresh trees! Had a good parking spot at a motel in Long Island too. Lucky I guess.
Love it. Videos remind me of what I loved, and what I hated.
Not all wal-marts have truck parking spots, but I've never had trouble (so far) parking in a big box store parking lot overnight. One time they even had a wal-mart trucks only sign. I REALLY didn't want to test it, but I had no choice was completely out of hours and the place I'd planned on stopping was full and so was my backup.
I don't go to New Jersey
I don't go to New York
I don't go to New England.
I only drive La to Ga and Va to Ky to Florida.
Thank you very kindly.
Our company now uses park smart with idle management. It keep me worm and comfortable at night. It runs off of extra batteries and the truck will start and shut off without me doing anything. I've been at it for over 20 years and don't like some of the new things but this one is ok. Another thing I like about this system is on days off I can leave the system on and come back to a warm truck.
+Beerrunner81 yeah is the same like a WEBASTO warm up the truck and even as well the engine before to go on the road yep perfect new system
Daan de san
Not even close to being the same.
Indiana Jack, you rock, brother! Be safe out there!
California to Montana drive in a SUV, i stopped at Loves hoping to take a shower. They told me 12 bucks, I couldn't believe it, for like 35 bucks you can get a month membership to every 24 hour Fitness. I feel bad for you truckers, they try to take every penny from your bottom line. Great videos man!
Great Video, I'm amazed they gave you all those miles, Most companies wont.
Looking at one of your older vid's Indianajacktrucker. You've got me interested in trucking again, but not sure at my age. Always been interested in the industry and appreciate what truckers do for our nation. Also, OATMEAL. Have you tried the 1-min Quaker Oats tub with fruit and honey? Just add hot water and let them cook. Better than the packs, especially the sugar heavy brown sugar or any of the flavored packs.
Thanks for the oatmeal suggestion I will check it out.
Dixie Truckstops was a small independent chain around southern Illinois area that had Great Food, Nice Showers. It was forced out of business by the big boys.... but the restaurant were kept open by new operators. The Effingham one was an exit or so south of where you were at... if I remember right. I always stopped at good feeders... like that I-64 Nashville fuel stop that had a small shower for just a few bucks. It's meals were great.
Those mirrors being so close reminded me of bringing a 16' wide from Albuquerque to Farmington NM. during road construction about three years ago,took out 22 miles of orange barrels.The little doozers in the yellow hats were not happy with me at all.The Road was 26' wide to accamodate both directions of travel yet we made it with mirrors intact.
alecamal just to clarify,I was in a toter pulling a 16x80 mobile home,the mirrors extend out so I can see around the house.that being said I was actually a little over 17' wide if you count the mirrors.
The PA Turnpike was the first long-distance, limited-access highway in the United States.
tips for driving a truck in Joisey...spread grease on the top of your trailer to squeeze under the bridges...if a train is going by stop...
Even though it was 40 mins long im watching it otr kinda wish it was longer hahaha.
It was a great video. Really showed why some of do local or in general just quit driving altogether. Going through hell just to get somewhere and make it on time yet you're too early. Hurry up only to wait around.
James Graham Just thinking outloud here, but leaving your phone number out on RUclips is probably a really bad idea... PM'ing him if you want to talk is one thing, but leaving a comment that anyone in the world could see...? Not smart.
And look at you now Minel...You are the New York kid. LOL
Badger99 7
Great video, question, Does your company track your truck via GPS? if so, then they should know exactly the amount of time required between A & B travel, allowing for finding a BOX and then LOAD. I'm curious Jack. I admire the decision you made 100.00 versus I80 and bad road condition. You are astute. Safe travel Sir.
thanx jack
Quaker needs to be paying you for that product placement!
pro trick : watch series at flixzone. Been using them for watching loads of movies recently.
@Adriel Ismael definitely, I have been using Flixzone for since december myself :D
Jack, have you ever crossed the Hood River Bridge? A camper guy took all of my mirrors & lights off my trailer there. It's that narrow!
glad I don't drive OTR anymore. glad I don't drive the NE either.
love your channel Jack.
Real trucking I don't miss this part of it
There used to be a small Truck Stop/ restaurant in Effingham we would always stop there on Fri. night on our last weekly trip from Chitown .. they had the best fried Catfish!
I used to carry two thermos'.One small cup just don't make it.Also been up and down the Penn turnpike in winter,not my favorite.
Good job Jack
hi indina jack larry here in tweedheads nsw austraila wating 2 unload then heading 2 hours up the road 2 load in morningside qld back 2 sydney 13 hours and 989 klm away realy enjoy the storys how are things with you hope 2 be in the states this time next year 4 the louisville truck show like 2 catch with you some time when i am there and have a beer all the best tack care
Jack, which GPS do you use, Rand McNalley or Garmin? I'm just getting into trucking and a leaning toward Garmin. Also, which camera setup do you use for your truck? Outside and inside camera setup.
He said Rand McNally.