Financial planning is like navigation. If you know where you are and where you want to go, navigation isn't such a great problem. It's when you don't know the two points that it's difficult
Dan I was a driver and owner operator here in the UK for thirty plus years I love your video and your professional dedication to the job I am glad I am retired but like you enjoyed the life Take care out there this winter on the highway I I am looking forward like you to Tucson weather in June STAY SAFE 🌵🇬🇧👍
Hello Dan, the blue lights are a nationwide defect from LED manufacturer where the laminate that gives the light it's white color degrades and causes the lights to turn blue. We have the same issue here alot of ppl were complaining so it was a news story.
Hey Dan check out Reflexallen cool air lines at 4 States I switched to those and I know several guys that run them . They are worth the extra money there made for cold weather.
I remember once working down in Memphis. Even though it was just raining outside they closed all of the schools anyway they were that petrified of ice and I don't blame them.
I live here in Memphis and can verify that the storm messed us up bad. North Mississippi got it way worse than we did though. Highways took all week before they were passable south of us. What made it bad was that the snow melt refroze as ice that was 1.5 inches thick in spots.
Up here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes that KW dealer is pronounced like REEM or REAM - as in stream or steam … I graduated from Albert Lea high school back in the day. Keep on truckin
Hey Dan, When are You gonna swap the incandescent headlights for heated Speaker LED’s? They’re coming down in price now and they work great even in the snow and cold.
The blue lights can be for several things, some places have LED street lights and the coating has worn off which makes them light Blue or Purple. Some places also install blue lights to combat a drug problem making it harder for drug users to find their veins. I have seen some street lights purple or blue but only in 1 or 2 in a sections, not an entire rest area. Great video Dan always enjoy watching your videos. Stay safe out there.
The LED’s in those lights are probably failing. We had the same thing happen to LED lights in the facility I work. They were a warm white when first installed and then just recently, over the span, of a few months, the color started to shift to blue. Had to have them all replaced.
If you run the plastic air lines unfortunately they will crack or break when it gets cold.The solution is what I did when I trucked!When your in the truck parts,ask for the parts that go in the ends,a sleeve and a compression fittind that surrounds the hose.A plastic pipe cutting pliers from Menards,teflon tape and two open end wrenches to fit.Parts and the correct tools will help solve a problem that happens at the most inopportune time and place.
Thanks for your Strong 💪 Efforts with Moving the Goods that Companies need to Provide Products or Service to the rest of us. It would Not work without Truckers.👍
Has your co addressed the new DOL policies taking affect mar 11th? All these big CO’s are being totally silent and we can’t believe it. We are being told our own son can no longer be leased to us. Just wondering if your co has mentioned anything to you
Hi Dan. More fun cold weather trucking. The plastic air lines have their pros and cons. I use them up here in Canada because I have the Cali (end of frame) hook ups but they can break in the cold, as you experienced. A trick I use to help if one of them breaks is to previously grind off the bumps and bits on the glad hands so either one will fit on the service or emergency side. If the emergency line breaks I switch over the service line, pull down the hand valve to release the trailer brakes, keep the trailer charge button on the dash pulled out, and carefully get to a safe spot to park and repair as I have no trailer service brakes. Hopefully just off the road or to the next exit. (Not sure if your Mercer inspection would catch that) I also carry a spare coiled line in one of my trailer boxes to help in a pinch. Safe travels.
That didn’t sound good 9:18-9:20. Safe Travels, suppose to be around 7* F Saturday night in West Central Alabama. Going to McComb, MS; you won’t be far from where the band Lynard Skynard met their untimely crash . Love ❤️ ❤❤❤ Miss Bailey. Give her extra scratches, smooches, & rubs behind both ears to keep her warm.
If you were planning on changing the blue service line anyway, along with the broken red emergency line, you could have swapped the red emergency broken air line and connected the blue line to the emergency side, pulled the trolley to charge the system with air, used a bungee cord to hold the trolley applied while snapping a pair of vice grips on the blue line to hold the system charged. Then release the trolley, leave the button on the dash pulled out on the trailer side and driven the truck the few feet you had to drive it without dragging the brakes. When you applied the service brake to stop, the tractor would still have brakes. Just clamp the vice grips anywhere on the blue line so the air doesn't back feed after the trailer is charged. Anyway, glad it worked out for you the way it did.
Looks like soot, got some water down the stack sometime. If get rubber airlines, better get some extra ferrules, cause rubber ones will crack to, mostly around the glad hands . Wonder how they came up with that name?🤝
@@Jyard The Gladhand connectors resemble a pair of "hands shaking" when interlocked, hence the name. Interestingly, a "Gladhand" also refers to a handshake from a politician. It may be a friendly and warm greeting, but you can't always trust it. Whoever came up with the name "Gladhand" for the air lines, probably had a sense of humor.
👍Stay warm and stay safe. The winter started rough this year. I've been through 3 snow storms already. 2 in Midwest and 1 in Wyoming where I got stuck in Evanston, because I80 was closed
Dan, you see the potential economic benefit of partials. You should be asking for partials any/every time you have deck space. Steps and flats have the added advantage of loading anywhere on the deck. The ultimate goal is revenue per mile.
Rubber air lines and springs to keep 'em off the tractor....they stretch enough to make turns, and will keep the DOT off your butt. I'm sure you already know these things being the conscientious trucker you are. 👍
Dan, I wouldn't complain about the hair. It helps to keep you warm. You've also had some seriously cold temps this year. Western Canada and down through the mid USA have had some nasty temps.
The creepy blue lights are defective LED's. As states and cities are switching from incandescent and sodium lights your gonna see more of the blue purple defective let's till there replaced.
Dan, for foul/cold weather gear, use Helly Hansen. They charge a lot but it is worth every penny. For a winter front, get one with 4 zipper openings, that you can close totally, then you will be okay. By the way, here, it will be -50°C with the wind chill tonight. Best wishes from 55.75°N latitude.
Those air lines have been affected by the Arctic Vortex. The cold weather is covering a lot of North America. We are moderating for awhile in Alberta. We even had a "power grid alert" last Monday. The wind turbines were not moving due to the cold temperatures. (The solar panels do not work at night.) . . . Keep on truckin'.
Love the video! When you're in better weather, could you possibly do a video on your truck? Year, engine, tire size, etc. Be safe, driver, and we'll be waiting on the next video!!
Hi Dan and Bailey. I hope my question about air lines freezing in the last video didn’t jinx you! Sorry you ran into that trouble and to have a bad hair day to boot ;-) I’m wondering whether OTR truckers like yourself use Racor water separator filter systems in addition to your fuel filters or whether they would be too much trouble. Stay warm and safe!
if the winds are strong enough they can rip those trash can lids right off and all that trash will be flying in the wind, making a mess to later clean up
Dan. I think they seal up those garbage cans in bad weather, only leaving the ones close to the building open, easier for their staff to service the ones close to the building. Have seen it before in Minnesota in winter
Thank you for posting all the great videos on your RUclips channel. I operated a crane for over 20 years larger car owner operators , men / women , always the best . I respect you for advertising trustworthy people and businesses . That Sub-Zero weather is so dangerous it's good knowing you two are so well prepared for it .
I like the traffic pulled up on google maps I didn't know that was a option Question I looked & couldn't figure out how to pull it up could you share how you did it please
I always kept a extra set of airlines and mirrors when I was working.Saved me more then once in my working career.
And a fuel filter.
I always use rubber airlines and keep an extra pair onboard.
Financial planning is like navigation. If you know where you are and where you want to go, navigation isn't such a great problem. It's when you don't know the two points that it's difficult
Access to good information is what we investors needs to progress financially and generally in life. Here is a good one and am grateful
Rubber airlines are the way to go Dan! Im in Northern Canada and you can't even look at those plastic one's without them breaking.
I think he mentioned why he doesnt use those! Does anyone pay attention to shit anymore!
@@EstebonSosaI guess you don't pay attention either. He said in the video he'll go over it again.
It's just a video..we don't have to be mean to each other over it.
I guess it's easier to be mean then it is to show each other kindness. I miss the old days 😢😢
@@josephboley😂 shows us on the big truck where the meanness is?
In my past life, managed a large truck fleet...RHIM truck dealership stood by us for years...Really valued their customer service / commitment.....
Don't understand those "blue/purple" security lights.....hurt my eyes and don't make properties "secure".....jmo🤷🏻♂️
If you run plastic red and blue lines you definitely should carry spares.
Stay warm and safe brother from the imperial county California 👍👍🇺🇲
Dan I was a driver and owner operator here in the UK for thirty plus years
I love your video and your professional dedication to the job I am glad I am retired but like you enjoyed the life
Take care out there this winter on the highway I
I am looking forward like you to Tucson weather in June
STAY SAFE 🌵🇬🇧👍
Hello Dan, the blue lights are a nationwide defect from LED manufacturer where the laminate that gives the light it's white color degrades and causes the lights to turn blue. We have the same issue here alot of ppl were complaining so it was a news story.
Too bad they can't send the blue bulbs to Roswell, NM , they would look great in the streetlights there.👽
Rookie mistake not having extra air lines.
Hey Dan check out Reflexallen cool air lines at 4 States I switched to those and I know several guys that run them . They are worth the extra money there made for cold weather.
Burrrrr, anything below 60 is freezing! Be safe!
It doesn't matter the weather, it's always screwed up in Memphis!
Dan, you and the pooch stay warm and safe!
I remember once working down in Memphis. Even though it was just raining outside they closed all of the schools anyway they were that petrified of ice and I don't blame them.
I live here in Memphis and can verify that the storm messed us up bad. North Mississippi got it way worse than we did though. Highways took all week before they were passable south of us. What made it bad was that the snow melt refroze as ice that was 1.5 inches thick in spots.
Woops, somebody needs to replace some 'energy efficient' LED lights, saving $$$ ??? Stay safe and warm.
the blue lights are there in high drug areas. makes shooting up impossible bc the lights dont show veins
Silly
@@EstebonSosa its the truth. a lot of night club bathrooms have the blue lights for that reason.
As you pass Batesville south on 55 you'll see the Casket Company. must be a high demand?
Up here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes that KW dealer is pronounced like REEM or REAM - as in stream or steam …
I graduated from Albert Lea high school back in the day.
Keep on truckin
I dont like those blue lights. We have those here also
Safe travels Dan Besafe there's so many people that have no business driving in bad weather. I really enjoy watching your content.
Hey Dan,
When are You gonna swap the incandescent headlights for heated Speaker LED’s? They’re coming down in price now and they work great even in the snow and cold.
The blue lights can be for several things, some places have LED street lights and the coating has worn off which makes them light Blue or Purple. Some places also install blue lights to combat a drug problem making it harder for drug users to find their veins. I have seen some street lights purple or blue but only in 1 or 2 in a sections, not an entire rest area. Great video Dan always enjoy watching your videos. Stay safe out there.
Every super trucker knows the cheap plastic air lines crack in freezing weather. You trucker much?
The LED’s in those lights are probably failing. We had the same thing happen to LED lights in the facility I work. They were a warm white when first installed and then just recently, over the span, of a few months, the color started to shift to blue. Had to have them all replaced.
Those covered trash cans in that rest area looked to be full, l guess they didn't want an overflow before they could be emptied.
If you run the plastic air lines unfortunately they will crack or break when it gets cold.The solution is what I did when I trucked!When your in the truck parts,ask for the parts that go in the ends,a sleeve and a compression fittind that surrounds the hose.A plastic pipe cutting pliers from Menards,teflon tape and two open end wrenches to fit.Parts and the correct tools will help solve a problem that happens at the most inopportune time and place.
Thanks for your Strong 💪 Efforts with Moving the Goods that Companies need to Provide Products or Service to the rest of us. It would Not work without Truckers.👍
Mccomb MS is not far from the Birth place of the late comedian Jerry Clower. born in East fork - Liberty MS.. Be safe Dan Thanks
Has your co addressed the new DOL policies taking affect mar 11th? All these big CO’s are being totally silent and we can’t believe it. We are being told our own son can no longer be leased to us. Just wondering if your co has mentioned anything to you
I always used rubber air lines, never had luck with those plastic ones.
Sounds like a long day Dan, get your rest and be safe! I guess add some air lines to your toolbox repair kit!
Glad it was an simple fix
He's going to Jerry Clower's neighborhood.
Hi Dan. More fun cold weather trucking. The plastic air lines have their pros and cons. I use them up here in Canada because I have the Cali (end of frame) hook ups but they can break in the cold, as you experienced. A trick I use to help if one of them breaks is to previously grind off the bumps and bits on the glad hands so either one will fit on the service or emergency side. If the emergency line breaks I switch over the service line, pull down the hand valve to release the trailer brakes, keep the trailer charge button on the dash pulled out, and carefully get to a safe spot to park and repair as I have no trailer service brakes. Hopefully just off the road or to the next exit. (Not sure if your Mercer inspection would catch that) I also carry a spare coiled line in one of my trailer boxes to help in a pinch. Safe travels.
hang tough dan(-; you are a super trucker...........
Even the cold weather plastic cracks. Just replaced emergency side in crackama, wa. Yesterday
Saw you on going south on i55 in IL. second time seeing you.
That didn’t sound good 9:18-9:20. Safe Travels, suppose to be around 7* F Saturday night in West Central Alabama. Going to McComb, MS; you won’t be far from where the band Lynard Skynard met their untimely crash . Love ❤️ ❤❤❤ Miss Bailey. Give her extra scratches, smooches, & rubs behind both ears to keep her warm.
I visited their memorial. Very well done.
Another great video Dan, thanks for explaining how things work and how you troubleshoot and fix them too!
I had the plastic lines break n the 100 degree Texas heat last y
Would have liked have seen a video of the line replacement
Hang in the my friend , I pray you get some good paying Freight in the southern states😃…. Warmer weather is forecast in a couple of days!!😃
If you were planning on changing the blue service line anyway, along with the broken red emergency line, you could have swapped the red emergency broken air line and connected the blue line to the emergency side, pulled the trolley to charge the system with air, used a bungee cord to hold the trolley applied while snapping a pair of vice grips on the blue line to hold the system charged. Then release the trolley, leave the button on the dash pulled out on the trailer side and driven the truck the few feet you had to drive it without dragging the brakes. When you applied the service brake to stop, the tractor would still have brakes. Just clamp the vice grips anywhere on the blue line so the air doesn't back feed after the trailer is charged.
Anyway, glad it worked out for you the way it did.
It's good to see you're surviving the cold weather. Question..did I see streaks of oil on the left exhaust stack?
Looks like soot, got some water down the stack sometime.
If get rubber airlines, better get some extra ferrules, cause rubber ones will crack to, mostly around the glad hands . Wonder how they came up with that name?🤝
@@Jyard The Gladhand connectors resemble a pair of "hands shaking" when interlocked, hence the name. Interestingly, a "Gladhand" also refers to a handshake from a politician. It may be a friendly and warm greeting, but you can't always trust it. Whoever came up with the name "Gladhand" for the air lines, probably had a sense of humor.
@@Jyard Thanks. That makes more sense than oil.
I watch your videos & you be safe & keep doing your thing??
hey sir i saw your truck in mississippi
As usual, Bailey has your back. Take care of yourself and Bailey.
The tape is to keep the lids on in the wind?
Safe travels out there
Be safe out there Dan👍👍👍
It payed you 500
Glad to see you guys and you guys have a wonderful weekend
Happened to me the other day in Iowa.
If you don't have to drag the trailer far that's cool, but can always back the brakes off to move without dragging tires, or disconnect the air pots.
I always keep quick connects. Theyll get you out of a bind until you can get somewhere and change your lines
👍Stay warm and stay safe. The winter started rough this year. I've been through 3 snow storms already. 2 in Midwest and 1 in Wyoming where I got stuck in Evanston, because I80 was closed
Dan, you see the potential economic benefit of partials. You should be asking for partials any/every time you have deck space. Steps and flats have the added advantage of loading anywhere on the deck. The ultimate goal is revenue per mile.
Rubber air lines and springs to keep 'em off the tractor....they stretch enough to make turns, and will keep the DOT off your butt.
I'm sure you already know these things being the conscientious trucker you are. 👍
Dan, I wouldn't complain about the hair. It helps to keep you warm. You've also had some seriously cold temps this year. Western Canada and down through the mid USA have had some nasty temps.
The creepy blue lights are defective LED's. As states and cities are switching from incandescent and sodium lights your gonna see more of the blue purple defective let's till there replaced.
It’s been. A good. Winter. So far. When it’s. Cold. It’s. Cold
Dan, for foul/cold weather gear, use Helly Hansen. They charge a lot but it is worth every penny.
For a winter front, get one with 4 zipper openings, that you can close totally, then you will be okay.
By the way, here, it will be -50°C with the wind chill tonight.
Best wishes from 55.75°N latitude.
Dealing with below freezing cold, I don't want to leave my house. Stay safe stay warm!
back in the 1950s, both my father and uncle drove trucks armed. They had too. My uncle carried a piston and my dad carried a hatchet.
Those air lines have been affected by the Arctic Vortex. The cold weather is covering a lot of North America. We are moderating for awhile in Alberta. We even had a "power grid alert" last Monday. The wind turbines were not moving due to the cold temperatures. (The solar panels do not work at night.) . . . Keep on truckin'.
Doesn't look like that you have your RED 2024 IFTA.
Love the video! When you're in better weather, could you possibly do a video on your truck? Year, engine, tire size, etc. Be safe, driver, and we'll be waiting on the next video!!
Hes done several of those! Do some research there pal!
@@EstebonSosaHey Pal, go somewhere else with your negative comments. Not needed on here.
@@michaeldavenport5034 Take your comment and gtfooh toobag!
Hi Dan and Bailey. I hope my question about air lines freezing in the last video didn’t jinx you! Sorry you ran into that trouble and to have a bad hair day to boot ;-) I’m wondering whether OTR truckers like yourself use Racor water separator filter systems in addition to your fuel filters or whether they would be too much trouble. Stay warm and safe!
Back in 1979 had an airline snap. Narrow country road and m/t trailer. Downside was it swung out and hit a car coming the other way! Not good.
Dan you sound like me in the morning. Groan, sigh, yawn,stretch. Keep on Truck’in
I went to rubber air lines now. Haven't had any trouble but have to keep em tied up so the don't lay on the catwalk
Is ur apu hook up to keep ur fuel and have a block heater to keep ur engine warm so you don't have to run ur truck?
if the winds are strong enough they can rip those trash can lids right off and all that trash will be flying in the wind, making a mess to later clean up
Talking about rain & ice tomorrow in Missouri. You & Bailey stay safe. Prayers that you have no more truck issues.
Thanks for showing the truck lit up. Haven't seen that in a while if at all.
Your channel is the best trucking channel on RUclips. Well done! Keep on trucking
Commonly, the blur is "servce", and the red, "emergency"
Dan. I think they seal up those garbage cans in bad weather, only leaving the ones close to the building open, easier for their staff to service the ones close to the building. Have seen it before in Minnesota in winter
Thank You Dan. Safe Travels 🇺🇲
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Thank you for posting all the great videos on your RUclips channel. I operated a crane for over 20 years larger car owner operators , men / women , always the best . I respect you for advertising trustworthy people and businesses . That Sub-Zero weather is so dangerous it's good knowing you two are so well prepared for it .
yep had that happen before, Rhim Kenworth is pronounced rim
Rihm KW, pronounced Reem...spent many of dollars there lol
This winter has been nasty ! You keep it going and safe travels.
more companies should watch these videos to learn how to treat these drivers. Drivers really need to be treated better.
You need to hook coolant lines up of your generator to truck engine
Bowling Green Missouri fuel stop?
Stay safe dan and bailey. I will see you on the next one brother.
Travel safe, Dan!!!
Another good one Dan Thanks for the video's 🚛 🇺🇲
Birmingham highways were skating rinks
I miss the old rubber airlines
You need a haircut and a spa day--LOL.
Another great video.Stay warm and have a safe ride.
At least you have hair😂
I like the traffic pulled up on google maps I didn't know that was a option Question I looked & couldn't figure out how to pull it up could you share how you did it please
Open Google maps, look for layers button (usually in the lower left corner of map), the map is default, there is satellite, traffic, etc. Fun stuff!
What do you use for Gps Dan?
Enjoy your videos
Great video Dan 🇬🇧👍👍👍
Give the pup a hug!
Be safe. Stay warm