If your thinking of coming to Prime Inc or want to get your CDL license. I honestly believe Prime is a solid company to start your trucking journey. Make sure when you fill out the online application @ www.primeinc.com put my driver code STREXA on page 2 of the application when it ask who referred you. Thanks for watching my video! 🙂💯
Another way to prevent your trailer brakes from freezing up is to not set your trailer brakes. Some say to wait about 30 minutes for them to dry out before reseting the brakes. Also bleeding your air tanks can help prevent your brake lines from freezing as well.
I knew their was a reason why I subscribed to your channel, I'm a newbie, not quite driving yet, but you giving great learning content, keep up the great work, and I'll continue to watch.
You are the first prime driver I’ve ever seen use their 4 ways properly. Good job. Most turn them on as soon as they hit a shipper/receiver and NEVER turn their headlights off at night. 4 ways are for backing up or breaking down, not going 3 mph in a parking lot full of trucks.
Appreciate you big dawg! Keep doing your thing out there stay safe an keep bringing us amazing content! Stay blessed an be humble! Glad to see prime is still treating you good!
New subscriber to ur trucking Rex it's awesome to see more tanker driver's I always thought about doing flatbed hauls but that 8 years ago currently in mansion work & detail work.
Yep I definitely think so, Prime will probably use this trailer for parts I’m guessing. Unless an insurance claim would cover the cost of repairs. Hate to pay that deductible 😂
Rex I gotta say for a young driver,and a new driver tank work is a bitch,you handle yourself very professionally we all make mistakes no matter how many yrs driving,this is coming from a retired driver 43 yrs.retired 2018,I'm 72 yrs old,you will do well my friend,really enjoy you vids be safe keep truckin up,whoop- whoop !!!
A penny makes a good tire tread depth gage in a pinch. Turn it so Abe's head is at bottom. Place in tread. If you can visibly see top of his head. Your tire needs replaced. It's below the ⅛ inch DOT requirement.
Love all your content. I have a few questions of the program at prime. What’s the typical home time of leasing and are there new trucks available for the tanker division?
Exactly why prime level drivers should not be pulling tankers. And for god sakes no hazmat. And you don’t always need to vent when pumping off, sometimes air hose is hooked up to help pump. In that scenario dome would stay sealed
Is it safe working with the chemicals? And how long is the training? I don’t mind if it’s long because I need refresher training, and lastly, how will the Hirschbach merger affect you guys? Any advice will be appreciated. I also ask because many people push Melton and TMC. Thank you!
Scream is correct all NON Hazmat with Prime. Total training time is 4-6 months from start of CDL training til you get upgraded into your own truck. I didn’t even know we are merging with Hirschbach so I’ll have to def look into that!
How is your net fuel cost looking? Current, 4 week and 8 week? Have you noticed much difference between your Pete and freightliner? Thanks for the videos and info. Be safe.
4 week net fuel cost $0.152 8 week net fuel cost $0.167 My Pete got 7.6mpg average on 30k miles and my freightliner is getting 8.2mpg on 30k miles this is all @65mph
4:32 far as I know “suicide knobs” are illegal. My company strictly prohibits them, a couple of drivers got caught with them on road inspections and almost lost their job!
Oh snap, and I decided NOT to get one because your not the 1st person to tell me this. I don’t EVER wanna be doing anything or have anything on my truck that is illegal 🤞🙏
I understand exactly what your saying.. Tankers i've seen in person roll over ALL had fender damage, so basic science and geometry suggest this wasn't rolled over. weak spot inside of the tank collapsed 1st which was the right side of the trailer. Thanks for watching!
Hey Rex love the videos it’s a dream of mine to become a trucker and get a reefer trailer I wanna make money and to start my own company one day i love the freight liner
Basically it’s all the unused fat and meat from processing plants like Tyson, they grind it into a liquid and add vitamins etc.. This is then sprayed on the dried kibble dog food for smell, flavor and taste so dogs eat the grains. Hope I explained this correctly!
@@truckingwithrex ... back in the day, also known as a 'necker knob.' You could neck with your honey while steering with your left hand. The major trick was doing all this while clutching and shifting three on the tree while never breaking contact with the object of your affections.
I use truckers path app, I pay $32.95 a month for the diamond version. It works wonders for me as a trucker. I wish they pay me to be advertising like this 😂
I could leave it plugged in. When I had my Pete the box fell a few times when the tanker surge hit. So I had to replace the box which isn’t convenient being a trucker so I decided to unplug it when I’m rolling. I could find a better spot to secure it to and leave it plugged in 🤔
@@truckingwithrex I OK I was just wondering I have a Pete 579 and I have it in the little storage compartment underneath the TV and it’s always plugged in but my storage compartment and I was very secure. It doesn’t shift around or nothing.
If he didn't vent the Dom, would there be damage on both sides and not just on one side that looked like he layed it over the metal? It was all scrapped up like it slid on the road.??
Roll over dosen't mean rolled over all the way. Could have also leaned into something without going over. Seen many wrecks where things that shouldn't, did. Why not call safety and put this to bed?
@@truckingwithrex ... the inner tank buckled inward from the vacuum created by the pump off. The inner tank buckled and pulled the outer stainless shell inward. The insulation between the tank and the shell is clearly visible, as is the collapsed inner tank. Great photos, Rex. Wow...
@@haroldthebear your correct the weakest part of the inner tank collapsed because of the vacuum suction. It’s crazy how much damage happened because the dome wasn’t vented!
@@truckingwithrex i’ve heard that also and some companies it’s against their policy to have a suicide knob even if you bought your own rig and wanted to lease your rig on to a company. Be sure to check with prime before adding one
@@truckingwithrex yeah my company got on my ass about it. Let’s just say I’ve put it in pc and sent it a couple hours home lol. They edited my account to now I have 30mins. But I only use it for dinner to be fair. And I try and pack food like you do. Helps a ton. Anything but spending 9$ for 5 chicken tenders at the truck stop lol. Love the vids Rex Sorry for random questions I just try and understand how everyone else does it. Every one’s different and everyone has great ideas I’m 7 years in trucking and I still learn a thing or two from the vids. Much love
If your thinking of coming to Prime Inc or want to get your CDL license. I honestly believe Prime is a solid company to start your trucking journey.
Make sure when you fill out the online application @ www.primeinc.com put my driver code STREXA on page 2 of the application when it ask who referred you. Thanks for watching my video! 🙂💯
Hie how can isend you a private message ??I need to find out about something
You are a really good person Rex. Thank you for your vlogs. Very helpful and good entertainment.
Another way to prevent your trailer brakes from freezing up is to not set your trailer brakes. Some say to wait about 30 minutes for them to dry out before reseting the brakes. Also bleeding your air tanks can help prevent your brake lines from freezing as well.
That's also a good way to prevent people from messing with the emergency air line while you're on your break.
Got my CDL 3 weeks ago Just completed orientation at Salt Lake City terminal yesterday! i used Driver code strexa!! Can’t wait to start trucking!
If I can do it so can you BRO!!! 🤞🙌🙏💯
I knew their was a reason why I subscribed to your channel, I'm a newbie, not quite driving yet, but you giving great learning content, keep up the great work, and I'll continue to watch.
I Like your energy and positivity Brother
Thanks for watching and i appreciate it!
Wow a mess!!! Great channel!!! Stay blessed Rex!! 🎉😊
Thanks! You too! 🤞🙏
Rex, found your channel a few months back. You’re super entertaining and I feel like I’m along for the ride. Safe travels out there bro🤘
Awesome, thank you! 🫡
Bro, you have such a positive attitude no matter what situation. Keep up the great videos and great work. Be safe brotha.
I appreciate that 🤞🙏💯
You are the first prime driver I’ve ever seen use their 4 ways properly. Good job. Most turn them on as soon as they hit a shipper/receiver and NEVER turn their headlights off at night. 4 ways are for backing up or breaking down, not going 3 mph in a parking lot full of trucks.
Agreed and thank you 🙏 I’m not perfect but definitely learning from my mistakes 🤞🙌💯
barrel collapse from non venting....knew it before you said it or i read the subtitle
Appreciate you big dawg! Keep doing your thing out there stay safe an keep bringing us amazing content! Stay blessed an be humble! Glad to see prime is still treating you good!
Always! Stay safe 🫡
You have my sub your attitude is contagious man and your work ethic is awesome keep rollin trucker🤘🏼🤘🏼
I appreciate that! This channel is #positivevibes 🤞🙏
Rubbing alcohol with water in a spray bottle will break freezing drums.
Yes keep the tips coming, much appreciated! 🙌
Luv Az especially during the winter months when it's cold in the North East..
Yep the locals call them snow birds! come down during the winter months!
Appreciate the quality content 👍🏻
No problem 👍 I’m trying 🤞🙏
New subscriber to ur trucking Rex it's awesome to see more tanker driver's I always thought about doing flatbed hauls but that 8 years ago currently in mansion work & detail work.
Steering wheel spinners are super useful. Helps out a ton for backing
When in a pinch and your pumping off real quick never forget to vent the dome.
Another cool video Rex! 👍 The person who had that trailer must of gotten fired
Yep I definitely think so, Prime will probably use this trailer for parts I’m guessing. Unless an insurance claim would cover the cost of repairs. Hate to pay that deductible 😂
@@truckingwithrexif I was prime I would skip the insurance claim and use it for parts, oh congratulations on 8 thousand subscribers
@@Marbo5252 Thanks bro I appreciate that! Let’s get too 100K
@@truckingwithrex I know you can make it!
Take a penny, head in the tread. If Lincoln’s head is covered at all you are golden.
Great content!
Rex I gotta say for a young driver,and a new driver tank work is a bitch,you handle yourself very professionally we all make mistakes no matter how many yrs driving,this is coming from a retired driver 43 yrs.retired 2018,I'm 72 yrs old,you will do well my friend,really enjoy you vids be safe keep truckin up,whoop- whoop !!!
Thank you! 🤞🙏
2 👍👍 up bro stay safe out there 🤞🥾
Always
I remember delivering to the Iams in Aurora during a tornado 🌪 outbreak,they shut the pumps off and we all had to hunker down inside
I’d hope I was loaded if that happened too me
Do you like your freightliner ? Would you prefer a different truck
Yes I like my freightliner but definitely miss the room I had in my condo peterbilt
Those spinning knobs, suicide knobs aren't DOT Kosher. Some states they're outright illegal.
A penny makes a good tire tread depth gage in a pinch. Turn it so Abe's head is at bottom. Place in tread. If you can visibly see top of his head. Your tire needs replaced. It's below the ⅛ inch DOT requirement.
Appreciate the tip! 🤞🙏
If you want to avoid frozen trailer brakes don't apply them. Just apply tractor bakes.
Agreed! Can’t avoid it if you got a small air leak lol
He is going to rub that peach fuzz off his face 10-4 ?!!
Love all your content. I have a few questions of the program at prime. What’s the typical home time of leasing and are there new trucks available for the tanker division?
I appreciate that! I’m usually out 10-14 days then home for 2. Have had a month straight I was home every weekend just depends
I just applied for the tanker side and put your code down.
Hello from Holland Europa
Thank you, same from the USA 🇺🇸
Truck looks really good 👊….shame they don’t wash trailers more often they are really nice if clean and shiny !!!
Thanks and I agree! Stay safe bro! 😎
Exactly why prime level drivers should not be pulling tankers. And for god sakes no hazmat. And you don’t always need to vent when pumping off, sometimes air hose is hooked up to help pump. In that scenario dome would stay sealed
The spinner is called a Necker Knob.
Question how you get your trip sheet. Do day deliver to your house?
You get those at any prime terminal coming inbound or leaving outbound
When you park for the night, don't set your trailer brakes in the winter and you won't have to worry about them freezing up
The heat in Louisiana is much different than Arizona
i'd imagine more humid in Louisiana lol, didn't care to much for the humidity when i lived in Texas long ago!
How many gallons is the tanker you where pulling?
8,000
Is it safe working with the chemicals? And how long is the training? I don’t mind if it’s long because I need refresher training, and lastly, how will the Hirschbach merger affect you guys? Any advice will be appreciated. I also ask because many people push Melton and TMC. Thank you!
Prime doesn't do chemicals, its only non dangerous stuff
Scream is correct all NON Hazmat with Prime. Total training time is 4-6 months from start of CDL training til you get upgraded into your own truck. I didn’t even know we are merging with Hirschbach so I’ll have to def look into that!
How is your net fuel cost looking? Current, 4 week and 8 week? Have you noticed much difference between your Pete and freightliner? Thanks for the videos and info. Be safe.
4 week net fuel cost $0.152
8 week net fuel cost $0.167
My Pete got 7.6mpg average on 30k miles and my freightliner is getting 8.2mpg on 30k miles this is all @65mph
I think it was rubbed against a wall, metal post, etc etc. Because of the tires being flat. Broke the beads and tore up the side of the trailer
I always fueled bobtailed. Less hassle and bobtail lane is faster on the way in.
Agreed 👍
4:32 far as I know “suicide knobs” are illegal. My company strictly prohibits them, a couple of drivers got caught with them on road inspections and almost lost their job!
Oh snap, and I decided NOT to get one because your not the 1st person to tell me this. I don’t EVER wanna be doing anything or have anything on my truck that is illegal 🤞🙏
I've seen many collapsed tankers,they've always wound up in a "V" position,thant one looks like it was run off the road.
I understand exactly what your saying.. Tankers i've seen in person roll over ALL had fender damage, so basic science and geometry suggest this wasn't rolled over. weak spot inside of the tank collapsed 1st which was the right side of the trailer. Thanks for watching!
You are correct,I don't know geometry but yes fenders should be destroyed
That trailer was in a snow bank on its side..cmon man unvented trlrs don't have flats..did u see all the gouges in the stainless skin?
Sapp bros is my favorite
Hey Rex love the videos it’s a dream of mine to become a trucker and get a reefer trailer I wanna make money and to start my own company one day i love the freight liner
If I can do it so can you bro 🤞🙏
Goodluck with that Mo heat. 90° 80% humidity. 😂
😂
Rex, I'm just curious. What does a tank of chicken fat weight?
Usually get loaded with 46,000-48,000lbs total weight including my truck is 78-79,000lbs
Rex your videos are shot so well! I need to know what software you use for your intro! It’s awesome!
I used Final Cut Pro and Motion for my intro. Bought sound track from audio jungle. My basic video editing is done through iMovie
what is digest?
Basically it’s all the unused fat and meat from processing plants like Tyson, they grind it into a liquid and add vitamins etc.. This is then sprayed on the dried kibble dog food for smell, flavor and taste so dogs eat the grains. Hope I explained this correctly!
@@truckingwithrex thanks man, always cool learning inside baseball stuff. good luck with the channel and safe roads!
Don't get one of those suicide knobs if your not handicapped; they are illegal in a lot of states!
That’s good information to know, thanks for sharing 👍
@@truckingwithrex ... back in the day, also known as a 'necker knob.' You could neck with your honey while steering with your left hand. The major trick was doing all this while clutching and shifting three on the tree while never breaking contact with the object of your affections.
That’s the imploded meaning they didn’t vent it when it was getting pumped off
Yep exactly and thanks for watching! 👀👌💯
You welcome
I’m guessing southwest city before I even watch
😂
6 inches of vacuum will collapse that trailer
love your videos, would love to start trucking but its not the same in south africa haha
Thanks 🙏 and lol. Man I’d love to take my family to South Africa 1 day!
@@truckingwithrex It’s beautiful 🤩 I love my country just watch crime is bad
Cut a corner too short. Hit the curb or other obstacle and dumped it in the ditch. Hence the flat tires on the same side.
Nope it wasn’t rolled no fender damage
Rex what app you using on your phone for a gps
I use truckers path app, I pay $32.95 a month for the diamond version. It works wonders for me as a trucker. I wish they pay me to be advertising like this 😂
Do they give you downtime pay for all that running around?
Also how much outage was there for that fat? Looked topped off lol
I was paid for my fuel usage that’s it no extra pay
@@truckingwithrex Oof
What gps service do you use?
Truckers path app, diamond version cost $32.95 a month
Southwest MO that chicken plant in the summer time OMG choke dog off a gut wagon. Be safe
Yeah it’s stanky in the summer
And why do you unplug the Internet box? Why not just leave it plugged up?
I could leave it plugged in. When I had my Pete the box fell a few times when the tanker surge hit. So I had to replace the box which isn’t convenient being a trucker so I decided to unplug it when I’m rolling. I could find a better spot to secure it to and leave it plugged in 🤔
@@truckingwithrex I OK I was just wondering I have a Pete 579 and I have it in the little storage compartment underneath the TV and it’s always plugged in but my storage compartment and I was very secure. It doesn’t shift around or nothing.
whats yo truck governed at
65
That place will check the temp and the hose is short
Rex what flatten the tires on that wrecked trailer🤷♂️ that had nothing to do with venting the dome
True, driver clipped the curb bringing the trailer back to Springfield
If he didn't vent the Dom, would there be damage on both sides and not just on one side that looked like he layed it over the metal? It was all scrapped up like it slid on the road.??
The weakest point inside of the tank collapsed which was the right side
I would like to get one of those suicide knobs but I heard they were illegal but i am not sure.
Same
Does every Prime tanker have damage?
I plead the 5th amendment 😂
Don't use a string wheel knob, you will get hurt. May brake your wrist. John davis
not vented while loading
Yeah not good, tanker is done RIP 🪦
Are we going to ingnore the two flat tires? Trailer was dumped on its side.
@@patrickcarcamo622 trailer wasn’t rolled, no damage to the fenders on that side!!!!!!
Basic science and geometry, when a tanker rolls the first thing that’ll hit the ground is the fenders
Roll over dosen't mean rolled over all the way. Could have also leaned into something without going over. Seen many wrecks where things that shouldn't, did. Why not call safety and put this to bed?
That trailer was laid on its side. That shiny metal is an outside cover for an insulated inner tank
It wasn’t rolled no fender damage
@@truckingwithrex ... the inner tank buckled inward from the vacuum created by the pump off. The inner tank buckled and pulled the outer stainless shell inward. The insulation between the tank and the shell is clearly visible, as is the collapsed inner tank. Great photos, Rex. Wow...
@@haroldthebear your correct the weakest part of the inner tank collapsed because of the vacuum suction. It’s crazy how much damage happened because the dome wasn’t vented!
Just. Don't set trlaler breakks
How about , don’t set your trailer brakes…. 🤦♂️
Agreed, I NEVER set my trailer brakes. This trailer had a small air leak, can’t do anything about that 🤷♂️ other than report it so it can be fixed 🤪
It’s not even letting me watch the video
That’s strange 🤔
What's that annoying beeping?
Seatbelt unbuckled
こんにちは♪楽しく視聴
hello 🙂 thanks for watching!
It's suicide knob and they're awesome. Backing is cake with one.
Someone said they are illegal in some states? I HAVE NO idea.. thoughts?
@@truckingwithrex Well, you install it. So keep the tools and remove it if required. Once you back to a dock with one, you're hooked.
@@truckingwithrex i’ve heard that also and some companies it’s against their policy to have a suicide knob even if you bought your own rig and wanted to lease your rig on to a company. Be sure to check with prime before adding one
Hey Rex do you ever drop the trailer and pc to get food.
Yes I have, but I try to limit my PC use. A lot of drivers misuse it. Prime will suspend drivers for a month for misuse.
@@truckingwithrex yeah my company got on my ass about it. Let’s just say I’ve put it in pc and sent it a couple hours home lol. They edited my account to now I have 30mins. But I only use it for dinner to be fair. And I try and pack food like you do. Helps a ton. Anything but spending 9$ for 5 chicken tenders at the truck stop lol. Love the vids Rex
Sorry for random questions I just try and understand how everyone else does it. Every one’s different and everyone has great ideas I’m 7 years in trucking and I still learn a thing or two from the vids. Much love
Love you see that drivers face when that tanker popped. %☹️🫣
I think I got an idea 😂 poor guy whoever it is…
What is digest?
Basically grinded up chick guts, intestines into a liquid used to make does food