Retired fed here. Lot of travel on the road. Great respect for the truckers of America. You keep all of us supplied and alive. Have been to that truck stop in Iowa. Stay safe out there.
In the middle of the night when I can’t sleep I can hear the traffic over on 85 about a mile from my house. I always pray for our truckers who are out there working while we get to sleep all night. Preciate you 😊
My European truck driver friends refer to you fellows as “cowboys of the highway”. They are in awe of your Kennys and Petes…and Dave Dudley too. They are pretty much all cab-overs due to the limited turning situations they face. They have their challenges with narrow mountain passes and medieval towns. Thanks for your dedication and keep “floating’ thru them gears!”
My Dad was a cross country trucker bringing Maine seafood to the west. Americana was who he drove for, 70’s-80’s, the Julianno Brothers. I was so proud of my Dad. What you guys go through with the weather, crazy drivers etc., don’t know how you do it! Hats off to all of you! 🇺🇸💙🇺🇸
I used to wrap my Golden’s head in a towel and tie the knot. Sounds weird, but it helped shield her ears during lightning and thunderstorms. It became a way for me to tell a severe storm was coming as she would drag bedding, pillows, towels, clothes, anything she could over to me in a pile before a storm. ⛈️ Her doing that made me more than once pull over and sit a storm out, some weren’t too bad, but twice she saved my bum! The next day when I passed trucks turned over, wrecked, or stuck, I began to really appreciate her! 🐶
Not too weird, they use "happy hoodies" at dog groomers when they use the blower to help them stay calm. Thats a great way to tell if a storm is coming though. Wish i could take my german shepherd with me on my runs but fedex freight wont allow that in their daycabs lol
Never underestimate the instinct of a Golden Retriever. They will tell you all you need to know if you take the time to listen. One saved my life more than once. RIP Lucky, you were a great dog and I loved you so. Looking forward to seeing you again in the sweet by and by.
@@johnnyrocco - Yes, I have been owned many dogs in my life, the Golden Retrievers are without question the brightest, most insightful, compassionate and understanding dogs. Sadly Paco passed a few years ago, and I’ve been missing her a lot.
When I travel cross country in my Camry, I follow what the truckers do. I’m no novice to interstate travel, and you guys have more resources for weather and road conditions than the rest of us have. When I see y’all pulling over, I do the same.
@@joewoodchuck3824 I use the same apps that anyone can have. But we do have CB radios and drivers will send out alerts if there is something going on in the direction we might be heading. Also, my company sends out weather alerts such and high winds, dangerous thunder storms, tornado's and flooding on our ELD's. And I almost forgot, snow storms with white out conditions.
Everyone has the same access to NOAA weather forecasts. There is no trucker privilege. Commercial forecasters all get the same data as everyone else does from the government to repackage in their own style, so there's no point in bothering with them. You can listen to any of the 750 NOAA Weather Radio transmitters located all over the country. You can get the same information in more detail on the NOAA web site. Go to a library to use their computers if you don't have one or a smart phone. Few people can say they don't have access.
1st time watcher. I too know what it’s like to be a 300 lb man trying to run thru a parking lot to avoid rain. That’s what made me subscribe. Still watching the video.
I have a 60 pound Pit bull and I am his emotional support human. He was dumped when he was a puppy and I rescued him. He won't even let me go to the bathroom by myself. He's my bud. I'm sure Opie is your bud too.
Hey So I know you don't know me but I just wanted to say, thank you, thanks for all the hours days and weeks of trucking. Not many of you around and I believe the backbone of any country is the truckers. so Thank you for showing us what it's like. All the best from South Africa
3.5 million truckers in the US and since Covid there were allowances to bring in immigrants to fill the need for drivers. The majority are male, like 90% but still doable for females as I know a couple that drive. Many of them lost their pre diem/expense exemption during DT days but still can be a pretty good career path. Not all are as level headed, healthy seeming as this guy for sure.
For me when you can't avoid it you keep rolling, sometimes, I get lucky but one thing is it made me feel good when driving for hours under heavy pouring rain, I got the best frame truck wash, all bugs gone, grill cleaned out, crystal clean windshield, tires clean, just makes my day. The trick is like winning the lottery, get out of that rain quickly and right into dry pavement. avoiding that dirty mist when I could! Thankful for those now and then when I do get lucky with a free truck wash!! Be safe!!
Bless your heart is in your profession and then I went into being a heavy equipment operator for 32 years thank you nobody thanks us I’m retired now thank God.
As a retired meat hauler out of Waterloo. When you mention Highway 20 it brings back memories. Ran from IBP/TYSON from Waterloo to N Nebraska City and Sioux City. Horrible in winter on old Highway 20 back then. Lots of hills.
I am new to your channel, and have always had the utmost respect for good Guys. I use to CB many moons ago and you guys would look after us on our journey's and keep us safe. My Appreciation is far beyond. We are talking 40 years ago and I thank you.
Man the sound of that cat oh so sweet! I am a retired car hauler (Jack Cooper) I miss some aspects of the way trucking used to be. I watch channels like yours to remember some of the challenges I faced during my career. My first trucking job was a reefer company out of Batesville Ark. l appreciate your channel. Good work.
A few years ago while traveling west thru Texas late at night it started raining so hard I could not see anything. In my pickup truck pulling a utility trailer. In a desolate area west of Dalhart I found a closed old gas station where we parked & tried sleeping thru the storm. By morning we found were in 8 inches of water like we were in a lake. Hardest rail I ever experienced. Incredible.
Texas can have ice storms that make the roads slick as snot. Much worse than any rain, sleet, snow or icing I’ve ever seen in any other state. (Well, I’ve seen worse snow… LOL!) 😊
I've been retired now a number of years, but videos like this one brings back some of the knots in the stomach from driving in stormy weather. Great video. Stay safe.
Truth! And thank you for growing America’s prosperity. God bless you all. **My side note to four wheelers: Yield to the truckers and be courteous to them.**
Just by the video title I knew you were at the Iowa 80 truck stop, I haven't been there in years. I retired from OTR in 2016 after 24 years due to declining health.
I’m a storm nerd and your channel popped up on my feed….loving your channel and your commentary. Stay safe. You are truly the backbone of America. Thank you.
My good friend is a semi trucker for many, many years. He and I volunteered to fly to California and move a pastor east to Pennsylvania. We rented a Uhaul that had a 55 mph governor on it. We didn't realize it at the start. We took turns driving but for him it was just total torture. We drove from LA to near Philly at 55 mph. He was getting the screaming memes. But he educated me on what truckers do and how they do it. He introduced me to truck stops. I gained a big respect for truckers on that trip. I laughed out loud at how hesitant he was to drive into those truck stops in our rootin' tootin' Uhaul. Ha, ha. At each stop he would eat a big steak and became so disappointed with me when I had to stop eating steak after the first three nights. Too much food! What fun we had. He ate steak every night for the entire trip. We still have laughs over it as we recall my innocence to the road. He always talked about the big truck stop on I80 in Iowa. Great video and it brought back all those memories to a bit of a greenhorn minor league trucker rookie.
I certainly say a great big THANK YOU! to today's truckers, who keep things moving. Like the railroaders, without you guys, we're in a world of trouble! Please know you are appreciated!!! From a grateful senior in Phoenix, AZ
Here's a tribute to truckers. My dad used to haul campers from manufacture to dealers. During the cold season he noticed how some truckers would activate the trailer brake lights briefly while driving down the interstate. One time he got ahold of a trucker on the radio doing this and asked him why. What the trucker told him was a learning experience. The trucker said he does this to activate the brake lights on the trailer so he could see if there was a mist coming on the tires. If he could see a mist the roads were not frozen yet but if he could not see a mist then it's time to slow down as the roads are starting to freeze. I've been using this ever since.
you'll also see a white stripe painted from center to outer edge on the tires. It makes it easier to tell if your tires are spinning when you look in your mirrors.
My dad was a truckdriver for most of his working life. Actually really glad that RUclips recommended me to one of your videos. Videos like this remind me of the few road trips me and dad went on together in his truck. Thank you for all your work.
Kurt, I have been watching your videos before you had 1000 viewers. I think this is the largest group of Guntren trailers I have seen. One thing for sure, Guntren is not broke. Money money money.
I came across this whole scrolling. Love it. Solid salt of the earth good man. Like the men I grew up around in the outback and then on the farm. You are needed more than ever now. Stay warm and safe with good juju from Oz.
my BROTHER DROVE A TRUCK WAY BACK IN 40’s TILL RETIREMENT, HE DROVE TO KANSAS CITY FROM HICKORY NC, FOR YEARS, HE CHANGED HIS ROUTE TO PAN HANDLE FL. WAS MUCH EASIER ROUTE. MY OTHER BROTHER ROAD WITH HIM ON A TRIP , SAID HE NEVER SEEN ANYBODY PARK A BIG RIG SO EASY IN SMALL PLACES. I KNOW HE LOVED BEING A TRUCKER, VERY HARD ON FAMILIES. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND IT. I DO ADMIRE YOU TRUCKERS, YOU HELP OUR ECONOMY THANKS.❤❤❤❤❤ STAY SAFE, GOD BLESS.
We stopped at that truck stop once while on a bus tour. It is a pretty cool place. We were there for about 1 to 2 hours grabbed a bite to eat I enjoyed just walking around looking at what all they had. Be safe.!!!
Just mound the potatoes in a cone. Best of both worlds😊. I'm a dork. Thank you for another wonderful mental image. That was some nasty weather. Glad you all were safe. God bless.
Used to pass Iowa 80 all the time, but I've never been in. In the early 90s I went to ISU in Ames and the parents were in Davenport. One year there was a Thanksgiving blizzard and Dad came to pick me up right as the storm hit. Zero visibility headed east on 30, it was after dark, and just a crazy trip.
My wife and I used to take our kids from VA out to Omaha children's fire medical treatment once a year, and we would always drive. I know that's crazy, but i love driving on the open roads. Anyway, we would stop at least traveling in one direction, if not both ways, at the World's Largest Truck Stop there on I-80 in Wolcott. My boys loved running around the shops, going to the truck museum, and I loved eating too much at the food bar in the restaurant. Really a great attraction!
Hey Kurt, last Tuesday was difficult for sure. I was empty leaving Valley City, ND, headed for Mankato, MN. It was a battle to reckon with. My boxer mix was trying to get into my lap the entire way. I'm glad to hear, you, your family and the pups are all okay. Stay safe out there.
I see you found Walcott. I don't live there but I'm close. The town is directly south of the truck stop maybe 5 miles. 14:50 The mighty Mississippi River in Le Claire, Ia. and just across the bridge is Illinois.
I spent almost 2 days last summer at the Iowa 80 Celebration. Had pork chops, went through the museum looked at polished up trucks etc. Had a nice time and planning to return this year.
Mate, what a great channel. Just so great to see the best part of America, the machines, the facilities, the great people. Your humour is excellant and overall what an inspiring insight into such a great country and people. We get bombarded with the bad things from the states, so nice to see reality of the majority, not the minority. Much love and respect from Brisbane, Australia. Keep on truckin'.
Oh gosh the memories of car trips in the 1970’s. I’m here for the storm, but now I’m remembering how fascinating all the big trucks on the highway. And we hauled horses so my mom had a CB radio. Her handle was Saddle Tramp. Appropriate in so many ways. Anyway, I’m following you now. Very cool life.
New subscriber from Kansas. Yes, I know tornadoes! It is always windy in this state. I really respect all the truckers out there when I'm driving my small car. Mad respect. And I drive a lot! Glad I found your channel. Keep on truckin'
always loved reading in the sleeper with the rain falling in sheets and the wind howling. Iowa in January is plain old mean - the makers of Webasto bunk heaters should be beatified. then came the diesel a.p.u. So long as i kept the snow cleared from around the exhaust it made life absolutely bearable under the worst weather conditions.
I was westbound on I-88 in NY. Istopped at the Worcester NY rest area. Theair sufficatig, high humidity no wind and lots o f lightening. As I g ot back in my truck I could hear terrific wind and rain. The rain was so heavey everything was pitch black, the truck was pushed around by the wind and at times the truck seemed to stop when hit by a blast of wind and rain. I had about 50,000lb of granite monument on a48 ft flatbed. I made it to a fuel stop in Oneonta NY. Iwent inside nto get a cold soda and the cashier told mme a small tornado had been reported near Worcester,NY !!!!!!!!!
Kurt, years ago I was driving westbound on I-40 in western Oklahoma and a rainstorm hit. It came down so fast there was a couple of inches of standing water on the interstate. I got off at the next exit and waited it out. Couldn't see anything.
I ❤ to travel but for many reasons I had to give it up. Riding with You and “First Class” allows Me to enjoy the road again. Smooth Driver and Smooth Ride❤️🔥
I agree on the hail. I have been in many severe hail storms with my W900 and no damage so far. If I would have had a Peterbilt, I would have had to deal with a body shop at least a dozen times in the last 30 years.
Love the Trucking Museum at Iowa 80, too. I got caught in a rainstorm once in Mississippi, when there was a hurricane coming up the Gulf. It was raining so hard on I-20, that the weight of the water sheared off my driver side windshield wiper arm. Got off a convenient exit, and climbed up, and swapped the passenger side arm & blade over, to continue on.
Kurt that was some nasty weather!! When i was truckin i loved a good thunder storm to go to sleep!! Well as always see you next time be safe i miss Opie!!😊😅
Your opening scenes reminded me of a trip I made to FL down 95, with my dog in a pickup truck I was not familiar with and without the experience you have. I had to get off and couldn't find the exit -- it was lump in my throat time - but I did eventually make it.
Sioux city , I live about 30 minutes east of there , obviously my family farms and you are correct , we've been getting terrible weather , especially with everyone trying to get into the fields!!!
Rode out hurricane Sandy after making two deliveries of water in Delaware. I thought we were well ahead of it but my partner ran into some of the out lying rain squalls and chose to stop in a Flying J. When I got up all the lights were out in the trick stop and that was a once in a life time view.
great video ..thankyou for the great video and thankyou for our service driving truck ..not an easy job especially with rude drivers /traffic and extreme weather ..stay safe and safe and happy travels ..god bless
I was hitchhiking from Florida North back in the late 70's. Got a ride with two guy's hauling watermelon's North. That heavy load was jerking the cab the entire time. Couldn't sleep but I got to my destination.
Remember those days.drove in some god awful weather and some beautiful weather.loved every(almost) minute of it.when you are a driver,you gotta do what it takes to get where you are going,on time and not in the ditch.just part of the job.hated pulling an empty trailer in high winds and on icy roads.have to drive according to the conditions until it gets so bad,its time to park until conditions improve.visited Walcott quite a few times.
I always wondered what the sleeping quarters looked like in those big trucks. God bless you man. Hubby and I from FL, we drive to Canada for the summer to visit with relatives. We see a lot of truckers on 81 and sometimes some scary stuff too. Be safe.
Hello Kurt. Great video. Drove locally in S. F. Bay Area for about 40 years. Maybe it's your mic placement but your cab was quieter than any tractor I ever drove! When I did, occasionally, sleep at a truck stop I tried to park as far away as I could from reefers. The din from them could wake the dead. Keep up the great videos!!
Retired fed here. Lot of travel on the road. Great respect for the truckers of America. You keep all of us supplied and alive. Have been to that truck stop in Iowa. Stay safe out there.
Truckers like you are the lifeblood of this country, thank you!!
Elon says in five years they won’t be needed at all.
@@Clydesirota 🤣🤣🤣
Stop kissing ass
In the middle of the night when I can’t sleep I can hear the traffic over on 85 about a mile from my house. I always pray for our truckers who are out there working while we get to sleep all night. Preciate you 😊
My European truck driver friends refer to you fellows as “cowboys of the highway”. They are in awe of your Kennys and Petes…and Dave Dudley too. They are pretty much all cab-overs due to the limited turning situations they face. They have their challenges with narrow mountain passes and medieval towns. Thanks for your dedication and keep “floating’ thru them gears!”
My Dad was a cross country trucker bringing Maine seafood to the west. Americana was who he drove for, 70’s-80’s, the Julianno Brothers. I was so proud of my Dad. What you guys go through with the weather, crazy drivers etc., don’t know how you do it! Hats off to all of you! 🇺🇸💙🇺🇸
My hats off to you sir. Lord bless you!! Lord bless our truckers. We need you!!
Truckers keep America moving and growing in the economy! God bless you all and thank you!
I used to wrap my Golden’s head in a towel and tie the knot. Sounds weird, but it helped shield her ears during lightning and thunderstorms. It became a way for me to tell a severe storm was coming as she would drag bedding, pillows, towels, clothes, anything she could over to me in a pile before a storm. ⛈️ Her doing that made me more than once pull over and sit a storm out, some weren’t too bad, but twice she saved my bum! The next day when I passed trucks turned over, wrecked, or stuck, I began to really appreciate her! 🐶
Not too weird, they use "happy hoodies" at dog groomers when they use the blower to help them stay calm. Thats a great way to tell if a storm is coming though. Wish i could take my german shepherd with me on my runs but fedex freight wont allow that in their daycabs lol
@@Specz187 - Happy Hoodies, I didn’t even think of that! Same difference
Never underestimate the instinct of a Golden Retriever. They will tell you all you need to know if you take the time to listen. One saved my life more than once. RIP Lucky, you were a great dog and I loved you so. Looking forward to seeing you again in the sweet by and by.
@@johnnyrocco - Yes, I have been owned many dogs in my life, the Golden Retrievers are without question the brightest, most insightful, compassionate and understanding dogs. Sadly Paco passed a few years ago, and I’ve been missing her a lot.
Animals have sharper senses than humans - dogs especially
Good man, backbone of America...
absolutely!
❤💯🙏
it seems he is not waterproof though....
Thanks to all the truckers every day !
You truckers are totally awesome! Thank you for doing your job!
We’d be in the world or hurt without you truckers. God bless you all for doing such a great job.
When I travel cross country in my Camry, I follow what the truckers do. I’m no novice to interstate travel, and you guys have more resources for weather and road conditions than the rest of us have. When I see y’all pulling over, I do the same.
What do truckers have for information that you can't have?
@@joewoodchuck3824 I use the same apps that anyone can have. But we do have CB radios and drivers will send out alerts if there is something going on in the direction we might be heading. Also, my company sends out weather alerts such and high winds, dangerous thunder storms, tornado's and flooding on our ELD's. And I almost forgot, snow storms with white out conditions.
@@Look_What_You_Did😂😂😂
My aunt taught me the same. I think it’s a old school thing when technology wasn’t as advanced.
Everyone has the same access to NOAA weather forecasts. There is no trucker privilege. Commercial forecasters all get the same data as everyone else does from the government to repackage in their own style, so there's no point in bothering with them.
You can listen to any of the 750 NOAA Weather Radio transmitters located all over the country. You can get the same information in more detail on the NOAA web site. Go to a library to use their computers if you don't have one or a smart phone. Few people can say they don't have access.
Every dog in the world should have an emotional support human😊 Have a safe drive!
1st time watcher. I too know what it’s like to be a 300 lb man trying to run thru a parking lot to avoid rain. That’s what made me subscribe. Still watching the video.
I have a 60 pound Pit bull and I am his emotional support human. He was dumped when he was a puppy and I rescued him. He won't even let me go to the bathroom by myself. He's my bud. I'm sure Opie is your bud too.
Dogs rule!
My big boy pitte Clyde was a 90 pound baby…..loved all kids and thought they were all put on earth for him to love and protect. God how I miss him!
@@ClydesirotaI'm so sorry for your loss. I miss my Kermit so much had him 12yrs
Hi. I have had my red Pit for 13 years. Got her at 6 weeks old. Name is Pearl. What a love.
@@ClydesirotaHe is watching over you…never far away!!❤🐶🇨🇦🇺🇸
Huge shout out for all truckers ! from the Oregon Coast
Shout out to all truckers, from the plains of Oklahoma! 🌪🌪
Hey So I know you don't know me but I just wanted to say, thank you, thanks for all the hours days and weeks of trucking. Not many of you around and I believe the backbone of any country is the truckers. so Thank you for showing us what it's like. All the best from South Africa
3.5 million truckers in the US and since Covid there were allowances to bring in immigrants to fill the need for drivers. The majority are male, like 90% but still doable for females as I know a couple that drive. Many of them lost their pre diem/expense exemption during DT days but still can be a pretty good career path. Not all are as level headed, healthy seeming as this guy for sure.
I love the Iowa 80. The parking spots are big and so easy to get into. The atmosphere inside the main store is wonderful.
For me when you can't avoid it you keep rolling, sometimes, I get lucky but one thing is it made me feel good when driving for hours under heavy pouring rain, I got the best frame truck wash, all bugs gone, grill cleaned out, crystal clean windshield, tires clean, just makes my day.
The trick is like winning the lottery, get out of that rain quickly and right into dry pavement. avoiding that dirty mist when I could!
Thankful for those now and then when I do get lucky with a free truck wash!!
Be safe!!
Bless your heart is in your profession and then I went into being a heavy equipment operator for 32 years thank you nobody thanks us I’m retired now thank God.
As a retired meat hauler out of Waterloo. When you mention Highway 20 it brings back memories. Ran from IBP/TYSON from Waterloo to N Nebraska City and Sioux City. Horrible in winter on old Highway 20 back then. Lots of hills.
You're not lying driver I haul for Gray transportation and the last snow fall I drove in was crazy winds usually scary
I am new to your channel, and have always had the utmost respect for good Guys. I use to CB many moons ago and you guys would look after us on our journey's and keep us safe. My Appreciation is far beyond. We are talking 40 years ago and I thank you.
Man the sound of that cat oh so sweet! I am a retired car hauler (Jack Cooper) I miss some aspects of the way trucking used to be. I watch channels like yours to remember some of the challenges I faced during my career. My first trucking job was a reefer company out of Batesville Ark. l appreciate your channel. Good work.
A few years ago while traveling west thru Texas late at night it started raining so hard I could not see anything. In my pickup truck pulling a utility trailer. In a desolate area west of Dalhart I found a closed old gas station where we parked & tried sleeping thru the storm. By morning we found were in 8 inches of water like we were in a lake. Hardest rail I ever experienced. Incredible.
Texas can have ice storms that make the roads slick as snot. Much worse than any rain, sleet, snow or icing I’ve ever seen in any other state. (Well, I’ve seen worse snow… LOL!) 😊
@@Erin-ThorHave you ever driven in British Columbia?❤😂😊
@@dannymcnamara2554 - No… unless Seattle counts. Why do you ask?
My man, you're gonna be a dope story teller when you retired. You're a natural
I've been retired now a number of years, but videos like this one brings back some of the knots in the stomach from driving in stormy weather. Great video. Stay safe.
Im a firm beliver in " If you got it, a truck brought it"
Truth! And thank you for growing America’s prosperity. God bless you all. **My side note to four wheelers: Yield to the truckers and be courteous to them.**
Just by the video title I knew you were at the Iowa 80 truck stop, I haven't been there in years. I retired from OTR in 2016 after 24 years due to declining health.
I’m a storm nerd and your channel popped up on my feed….loving your channel and your commentary. Stay safe. You are truly the backbone of America. Thank you.
My good friend is a semi trucker for many, many years. He and I volunteered to fly to California and move a pastor east to Pennsylvania. We rented a Uhaul that had a 55 mph governor on it. We didn't realize it at the start. We took turns driving but for him it was just total torture. We drove from LA to near Philly at 55 mph. He was getting the screaming memes. But he educated me on what truckers do and how they do it. He introduced me to truck stops. I gained a big respect for truckers on that trip. I laughed out loud at how hesitant he was to drive into those truck stops in our rootin' tootin' Uhaul. Ha, ha.
At each stop he would eat a big steak and became so disappointed with me when I had to stop eating steak after the first three nights. Too much food! What fun we had. He ate steak every night for the entire trip. We still have laughs over it as we recall my innocence to the road. He always talked about the big truck stop on I80 in Iowa. Great video and it brought back all those memories to a bit of a greenhorn minor league trucker rookie.
I certainly say a great big THANK YOU! to today's truckers, who keep things moving. Like the railroaders, without you guys, we're in a world of trouble! Please know you are appreciated!!!
From a grateful senior in Phoenix, AZ
Thank you Road Warriors for all miles you travel and the necessary goods that you all of deliver to us! You so much!!
Here's a tribute to truckers. My dad used to haul campers from manufacture to dealers. During the cold season he noticed how some truckers would activate the trailer brake lights briefly while driving down the interstate. One time he got ahold of a trucker on the radio doing this and asked him why. What the trucker told him was a learning experience. The trucker said he does this to activate the brake lights on the trailer so he could see if there was a mist coming on the tires. If he could see a mist the roads were not frozen yet but if he could not see a mist then it's time to slow down as the roads are starting to freeze. I've been using this ever since.
That’s the reason I’m putting amber fog lights on my pickup when I get it off lease.
you'll also see a white stripe painted from center to outer edge on the tires. It makes it easier to tell if your tires are spinning when you look in your mirrors.
My dad was a truckdriver for most of his working life. Actually really glad that RUclips recommended me to one of your videos. Videos like this remind me of the few road trips me and dad went on together in his truck. Thank you for all your work.
Glad everyone is safe. That storm knocked out our power, blew the transformer. Wasn’t bad wait time with Com Ed, about 2 1/2-3 hrs
Luckily it wasn't 2 to 3 days I guess.
Isn't that Corn Ed? 😉
Kurt, I have been watching your videos before you had 1000 viewers. I think this is the largest group of Guntren trailers I have seen. One thing for sure, Guntren is not broke. Money money money.
Lots of respect for truckers, my father worked as one to provide for our family; lots of respect🇺🇸
Get him a thunder jacket. My dog is no longer afraid of storms since I got her one 😊
Facinating. Wondered about all this esp after watching trucks pulled over during tornados. Thank you for all your hard work & professionalism.
You have another new subscriber, love the truck and thanks for what you do without you we would have nothing !
I came across this whole scrolling. Love it. Solid salt of the earth good man. Like the men I grew up around in the outback and then on the farm. You are needed more than ever now. Stay warm and safe with good juju from Oz.
my BROTHER DROVE A TRUCK WAY BACK IN 40’s TILL RETIREMENT, HE DROVE TO KANSAS CITY FROM HICKORY NC, FOR YEARS, HE CHANGED HIS ROUTE TO PAN HANDLE FL. WAS MUCH EASIER ROUTE. MY OTHER BROTHER ROAD WITH HIM ON A TRIP , SAID HE NEVER SEEN ANYBODY PARK A BIG RIG SO EASY IN SMALL PLACES. I KNOW HE LOVED BEING A TRUCKER, VERY HARD ON FAMILIES. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND IT. I DO ADMIRE YOU TRUCKERS, YOU HELP OUR ECONOMY THANKS.❤❤❤❤❤ STAY SAFE, GOD BLESS.
We stopped at that truck stop once while on a bus tour. It is a pretty cool place. We were there for about 1 to 2 hours grabbed a bite to eat I enjoyed just walking around looking at what all they had. Be safe.!!!
Just mound the potatoes in a cone. Best of both worlds😊. I'm a dork. Thank you for another wonderful mental image. That was some nasty weather. Glad you all were safe. God bless.
Oh it's a garentee you will get plenty more of those nasty images stuck in your head lol.
With gravy (chocolate) sauce.
@@paulcoinc 🤣
....and bacon and onion sprinkles. 🥰
@@truckingwithschmidt7120what is that black circle on the top of your mirror? Is that a drive cam built into the mirror?
Iowa 80 is filled with good people.
Good luck Schmidt, thanks for the video!!!
Love it that I can be along for the ride. A lot more to it, and learning just how much watching your vids!
Used to pass Iowa 80 all the time, but I've never been in. In the early 90s I went to ISU in Ames and the parents were in Davenport. One year there was a Thanksgiving blizzard and Dad came to pick me up right as the storm hit. Zero visibility headed east on 30, it was after dark, and just a crazy trip.
i miss this,never thought i would..the iowa 80 truck stop was my favorite to stay at…road trip one of these days to visit it again..
Truly our last American Cowboys, and/or Cowgirls. Thanks for all you truckers do for us all, God Bless. 1776
Truckers, the last of the real western heroes. The life blood of the country.❤❤
God Bless Driver Safety Always
My wife and I used to take our kids from VA out to Omaha children's fire medical treatment once a year, and we would always drive. I know that's crazy, but i love driving on the open roads. Anyway, we would stop at least traveling in one direction, if not both ways, at the World's Largest Truck Stop there on I-80 in Wolcott. My boys loved running around the shops, going to the truck museum, and I loved eating too much at the food bar in the restaurant. Really a great attraction!
This is life on the road . My wife really enjoyed Iowa 80 truck stop. One of my favorite also
Love the ‘red-lit’ dash. Seems like it would be easier on the eyes long term. Thank you for keeping America rolling! 👍
Greetings to you all from England
What a beautiful engine with insane torque.
I see that you have seen your fair share of weather too, Kurt! Stuff like this gets me excited! Its like the perfect storm!
Hey Kurt, last Tuesday was difficult for sure. I was empty leaving Valley City, ND, headed for Mankato, MN. It was a battle to reckon with. My boxer mix was trying to get into my lap the entire way. I'm glad to hear, you, your family and the pups are all okay. Stay safe out there.
I see you found Walcott. I don't live there but I'm close. The town is directly south of the truck stop maybe 5 miles. 14:50 The mighty Mississippi River in Le Claire, Ia. and just across the bridge is Illinois.
Thanks Man ! For all what you For us😅
I spent almost 2 days last summer at the Iowa 80 Celebration. Had pork chops, went through the museum looked at polished up trucks etc. Had a nice time and planning to return this year.
YES! Those pork chops at the i80 truckers jamboree are awesome
I live in Des Moines and last Friday nights storm was pretty crazy. Glad you come thru our crazy ones we have had.
Mate, what a great channel. Just so great to see the best part of America, the machines, the facilities, the great people. Your humour is excellant and overall what an inspiring insight into such a great country and people. We get bombarded with the bad things from the states, so nice to see reality of the majority, not the minority. Much love and respect from Brisbane, Australia. Keep on truckin'.
Oh gosh the memories of car trips in the 1970’s. I’m here for the storm, but now I’m remembering how fascinating all the big trucks on the highway. And we hauled horses so my mom had a CB radio. Her handle was Saddle Tramp. Appropriate in so many ways. Anyway, I’m following you now. Very cool life.
New subscriber from Kansas. Yes, I know tornadoes! It is always windy in this state. I really respect all the truckers out there when I'm driving my small car. Mad respect. And I drive a lot! Glad I found your channel. Keep on truckin'
Those winds on the Great Plains! I had a storm peel the siding right off my vintage trailer from behind driving East a few winters ago!
This reminds me of my 30 years over the road all 48 states been retired 2019 nice narration
Me to 2019 bailed out at 61.5 could not do it anymore. Refer out of Missoula 3.5 million miles hauling beer,meat and produce. Would not do it again ❤
always loved reading in the sleeper with the rain falling in sheets and the wind howling. Iowa in January is plain old mean - the makers of Webasto bunk heaters should be beatified.
then came the diesel a.p.u. So long as i kept the snow cleared from around the exhaust it made life absolutely bearable under the worst weather conditions.
I was westbound on I-88 in NY. Istopped at the Worcester NY rest area. Theair sufficatig, high humidity no wind and lots o f lightening. As I g ot back in my truck I could hear terrific wind and rain. The rain was so heavey everything was pitch black, the truck was pushed around by the wind and at times the truck seemed to stop when hit by a blast of wind and rain. I had about 50,000lb of granite monument on a48 ft flatbed. I made it to a fuel stop in Oneonta NY. Iwent inside nto get a cold soda and the cashier told mme a small tornado had been reported near Worcester,NY !!!!!!!!!
Kurt, years ago I was driving westbound on I-40 in western Oklahoma and a rainstorm hit. It came down so fast there was a couple of inches of standing water on the interstate. I got off at the next exit and waited it out. Couldn't see anything.
I worked at Service Center at Iowa 80. Retired to Costa Rica. I don't miss those winters.
I ❤ to travel but for many reasons I had to give it up. Riding with You and “First Class” allows Me to enjoy the road again. Smooth Driver and Smooth Ride❤️🔥
Great journey. Just described. Thanks for all you do!
I agree on the hail. I have been in many severe hail storms with my W900 and no damage so far. If I would have had a Peterbilt, I would have had to deal with a body shop at least a dozen times in the last 30 years.
They got some tough fiber up front.
Peterbilt.....
Just found you channel! Loving it! And THANK YOU for all you do!
Love the Trucking Museum at Iowa 80, too. I got caught in a rainstorm once in Mississippi, when there was a hurricane coming up the Gulf. It was raining so hard on I-20, that the weight of the water sheared off my driver side windshield wiper arm. Got off a convenient exit, and climbed up, and swapped the passenger side arm & blade over, to continue on.
Thank you, my dad drove for Roadway. He love it.
Awesome efficiency and professionallism doing your thing and living the dream. Great video, brought back a lot of memories.
I enjoy watching you. We lived in Iowa twice. I've seen that enormously truck stop!!
Thanks bro. I’m always looking out for ya so I can hit you up on the cb.
My dad was from Knoxville, Iowa. Still have family there.
Kurt that was some nasty weather!! When i was truckin i loved a good thunder storm to go to sleep!! Well as always see you next time be safe i miss Opie!!😊😅
I visit that I-80 truck stop several times a year cause I live not too far from there. Sweet!
Your opening scenes reminded me of a trip I made to FL down 95, with my dog in a pickup truck I was not familiar with and without the experience you have. I had to get off and couldn't find the exit -- it was lump in my throat time - but I did eventually make it.
Sioux city , I live about 30 minutes east of there , obviously my family farms and you are correct , we've been getting terrible weather , especially with everyone trying to get into the fields!!!
Yes. I remember you hauling ice cream to Georgia. Use to pick up ice cream in Lamars.
That some bad weather. I feel bad for you. Hope the rest of your trips are better. God bless . Safe travels❤️🙏🌹
Rode out hurricane Sandy after making two deliveries of water in Delaware. I thought we were well ahead of it but my partner ran into some of the out lying rain squalls and chose to stop in a Flying J. When I got up all the lights were out in the trick stop and that was a once in a life time view.
great video ..thankyou for the great video and thankyou for our service driving truck ..not an easy job especially with rude drivers /traffic and extreme weather ..stay safe and safe and happy travels ..god bless
I was hitchhiking from Florida North back in the late 70's.
Got a ride with two guy's hauling watermelon's North.
That heavy load was jerking the cab the entire time.
Couldn't sleep but I got to my destination.
Great show
Very professional
driver. CB
Remember those days.drove in some god awful weather and some beautiful weather.loved every(almost) minute of it.when you are a driver,you gotta do what it takes to get where you are going,on time and not in the ditch.just part of the job.hated pulling an empty trailer in high winds and on icy roads.have to drive according to the conditions until it gets so bad,its time to park until conditions improve.visited Walcott quite a few times.
I always wondered what the sleeping quarters looked like in those big trucks. God bless you man. Hubby and I from FL, we drive to Canada for the summer to visit with relatives. We see a lot of truckers on 81 and sometimes some scary stuff too. Be safe.
God bless our truckers! Unsung heroes!
Hello Kurt. Great video. Drove locally in S. F. Bay Area for about 40 years. Maybe it's your mic placement but your cab was quieter than any tractor I ever drove! When I did, occasionally, sleep at a truck stop I tried to park as far away as I could from reefers. The din from them could wake the dead. Keep up the great videos!!
brother, we all flop when we run. Just be thankful the knees hold up. Love the road and love this content
Greetings from Maine! Thank you for sharing!
I was born there in Greenfield Indiana. That was awesome seeing you go thru there. Be safe. I live in GA now. That was about 65 years ago. Haha.
Please stay safe and may God bless you and all truckers.
Cool to see truckers still monitor Ch 19.
Still a lifesaver out there, when it comes to avoiding wrecks, "Smokey Bear" reports, etc! I always "keep my ears on"!! "Eagle Claw", on da flip!
Thanks for the ride along be careful and safe my friend ❤