Crazy Dave's Roadside Service - Owner Operator Interview
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
- David Leigh Wilson talks about what it's like to have the best of both worlds with his tow truck/service truck. He is based in New Liskeard, Ontario, Canada and runs a 2009 Western Star 4900 / Detroit Diesel (DD15) / 505hp / 18 speed / 3.70 gears.
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I could listen to this guy tell stories all day. I love talking to older self taught kind of guys , you can learn more from them in a week than a year at college
College is for idiots that have to be trained how to even think.
Patrick TheBaptist pretty true
I agree.
Mhmm
You ain't lying
This guy operates out of a small town about 2.5 hours from where I am. I had him come and change a leaf spring for me while I was working, he was in and out in under an hour, had absolutely everything with him. I was blown away by that truck. True old school dude, excellent set up.
Never thought I'd see him again....It was only my car but when he saw me...disabled with two canes...he didn't hesitate to assist me...he fixed my problem without charge...I was on my way to the New Liskeard Hospital...that was back in 2008...I lived in Latchford at the time and now in Mississauga...Will never forget him.....nor his unique truck...
How did he help you with this truck in 08 when he said he bought it in 09?
@@teds4983 he said he had a different truck before this one?
@@fixt100 he said i got this truck built in 09 in the video
@@teds4983 I'm sorry where did the OP say he helped in "this truck"? he said he saw "him" not his truck at all?
@@teds4983 also he said "the business is about 17 years old"(refering to his mobile repair business) 2:09
Men like this keep the world moving. Deep respect, sir!
This gentleman was probably one of the most honest, humble, and genuine "interviewee's" I have ever listened to here on RUclips. His video segment was a pleasure to watch.
He helped me one time back in spring 2014 in new liskeark. I stopped in husky truck stop and called him to fix the major air leak on my trailer. I never see him again but I remember him as a friendly professional gentlemen, happy to see he is still working and help truckers and people. God blessed him.🙏
I love this guy, Crazy Dave is not only a great friend but a really straight like an arrow guy. I missed him being my number one customer. Your Crazy Cuban friend “May the force be with you Always”
this man is on his game! people like that ready for anything on the side of the road makes me happy to be a driver with that kind of support!! keep it up bro!!
Callate pendejo
Alberto Valdes yip it looks like he can fix anything there and then, I would trust this guy.
He should franchise his service truck and business idea
WOW! An awesome truck and an awesome Driver. This guys attitude, humor and love of life was an inspiration.... What a great way to live! 🚒
What a rig! What a skilled mechanic/ reverse engineer!
Kevin Hornbuckle that man a better engineer that engineers
Crazy Dave... He fixed up the Penske truck I was driving about a year ago when it blew a coolant line right there on the fuel island at the Petro Pass there in New Liskeard. Cool stuff! Thanks.
Dave seems a very honest guy
Stefan M He does
Dikoman/ You must be confused your name isn't Diko man it's Dickhead, white supremacist get a life will you !
Serious truck my man..thumbs up from Ireland🇮🇪🇮🇪 take a bow
Great idea!! The world needs more guys like you that think outside of the box
For the record, all Western Star trucks are built at the Portland, Oregon plant or at our plant in Cleveland, N.C. formally known as Freightliner Trucks. Know known as Daimler Trucks of North America. Western Star line was bought by Freightliner in 2002 when we were owned by Daimler Chrysler. I retired from the company in 2013 with 25 years in.
Right on, thanks for sharing that info.
So you worked there when it was moved from Kelowna, B.C. to Portland?
MrFakit that would have been Torner west. Torner east was in Hamilton or Burlington Ontario. I know uncle Henry.
Used to live next door to a Western Star Dealer. They made son heavy-duty trucks. Charlie Jenkins, the owner, was a hella nice guy.
Just last week Dave rescued my son who drives for Titanium. Dave will remember Mike because Mike is probably the biggest guy he's met in a while. He replaced Mike's alternator so he could get some heat back in his cab. Mike had no heat in a Northern Ontario winter, not fun. Dave also found another problem that the dealer caused on a recent service and fixed that too. Thanks for helping my son Dave. He may be a big one but he is still my "little boy" LOL.
Geeze.... Thanks dad!
It's always the simplest man whom creates a winning plan.... Stay solid Creative Dave
This is probably my favorite video you have ever done, good work!
this man got his act together when it comes to fixing trucks go bro
Happy he is out there helping those truckers. What a great guy.
Old school hard work, common sense and field engineering.
Bravo.
He is is so right about the lift axle position
Dave you seem like a great guy and an awesome mechanic. I am a chemical engineer by education but I love working on trucks and tractors and realy enjoy listening to you talk about your truck and business.
Great interview, and nice to see that you are making videos of not just truckers, but the support people around the industry. It shows people that there is more than just the driver that is responsible to get the load to the final destination.
You mastered your skill as a recovery truck driving engineer! God blessed you well brother! Impressing and genius.
Chris awesome interview. thank you for what you doing.
+David KAMAZ Thanks, and your welcome David! My son was really surprised when he Googled me one day and saw the video that you did at GBATS. I hadn't seen it at that point lol
BigRig Videos LOL. Chris i really appreciate what you do.
Нi from Ural! Давид салам!
@@BigRigVideos wish i had this guys skills:)
Daves the real deal. A mans man living his dream doing one of the hardest jobs on the planet ,Heavy Duty road side truck mechanic. To all the people nit picking in their comments ,it just shows your jealousy. To all those who want to follow in his foot steps you couldn't have a better role model. God Bless you Dave and be safe out there !
"Thanks Dave"..This is the best video I've seen of a full service truck on the road..Your work shop in your truck looks like my workshop..everything in milk crates!..& boxes..& like you..I know where everything is..& it's no hassle to locate things..You keep on doing what ya doing Dave.. Fantastic video mate..Cheer's..Doc J..
"He's a good man...and thorough."
The most amazing truck (of any type, size, style or brand) I've ever seen. I've dreamed of a truck like this and admire his business.
Ahhhh yes!!! I finally understand what a man crush is.
I like to think that I am skilled, but you put me right back into kindergarten . I wish to be half as good some day. Keep on keeping the truckers truckin bro.
U put me back in kindergarten. Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha that was a good one
For anyone who doesn't know for the last story the OPP is the Ontario Provincial Police.
ponycar24fan
Where is that at, Wisconsin
J Jason lmao 😂... nah I believe it’s in Ohio
@@JJ-jv1gu ontario canada.
This truck gives my goose bumps and a smile from ear to ear. You are a very lucky person to have this truck and the gear. Way cool.
Very thankful to have the mobile mechanics and the mobile tire service guys. They Definitely keep us moving down the road, they show up in rain or sun, weekends and late at night. 🇺🇸
That's a nice truck, I am the maintenance manager for a small trucking co, we run about 13 power units and reefer trailers. Having the option of a tow, if the truck can't be repaired on the side of the road is a Huge $ saving benefit. Just a couple of weeks ago I had a truck broken down, that had no electrical power, the repair shop ask me, well do you want us to send the wrecker after it or the service truck? The wrecker cost about 3x as much, but if we send the service truck and he can't fix it then we'll have to send out the wrecker for it as well and you'll have to pay for both! Like how the Hell, how am I supposed to know if your service truck can fix it? I'm 800 miles away?? It's kinda like I had to just guess and roll the dice. With a truck like yours it would of been no worries! Nice truck! We need more guys like you out there!
dave seems to be a really good guy. lord bless this man
This guy is keeping America moving. As a light vehicle mechanic turned Truck driver in Australia, hats off mate. Safe travels Dave.
now thats a full service rig.. i need that set up
what a pleasure to hear a man who knows what he's doing share some of his workflow tools and methods etc
Hard working guy sounds like my friends dad. Self taught mechanic, electrical work, carpenter. Taught me a lot of stuff God bless him
this is my kinda dream, I feel the same kinda mechanic and that truck is a dream truck to me. great video and a kick in the ass to get my own business going
+Mr. Random Get R Done!!!
+BigRig Videos thank you for the video. I like to see different trucks and that truck is very different. Thank you again for the video.
+Mr. Random
Do it! I clean carpets out of a retired medium duty ambulance.
+CO Carpet Rescue that's what I was thinking of starting with or a old penske van.now its just getting funds to do so...
man loved the video, I'm actually looking to get a service truck and this helped out a ton!!!! I have a small channel about login and I'm always improvising the best I can... And yes we pushing trucks all the time, I home made a pusher for my truck... the next one will have an even better pusher on it.. out in the field its nice just to push them to a wide spot
Glad that the video was helpful. Good luck to you!
Logger Wade funny seeing you here wade.
Hahaha!!! Hey it's a small world bud
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Logger Wade I love your videos!
Seeing this I don’t know why there aren’t more like it
This has got to be one of the nicest // well built on site service rigs I have ever seen!! What a beautifully awesome functional setup! Very impressive and a true professional to boot.
Dave's always been a good guy and for sure the guy to know if you're having a breakdown.
Seen this video before..can't get tired of watching it agajn...would be kool if someone followed this dude on some of his jobs..
I've lost count the number of times I've watched this guy . His attitude and technical acumen impresses the hell out of me .I'd love to see an update on this truck and Dave himself . Respect from the UK .Daz
Definitely would've liked to see more of the truck.
Not so crazy, just a very capable and confident man. You have all my respect. I'm in a different field but, I enjoy the freedom and ability to make my own decisions...
love the video. That's one stout Truck that's for sure. My dad drove 37 years a tanker. My brother has been 17 years to. Keep on trucking brother.
Crasy dave helped me out bunch of years ago on my way into the rodeo. Top notch guy
Excellent video Chris! I live in Ontario and have seen that truck when I took a trip out that way. It`s one hell of a service truck!
This is like the 8th time i watched this video
we need more people like him .you remind me of my dad .
My mentor had a Volvo N12 as a house moving truck in Australia. It spent its life hauling houses all over the countryside. Spent days straight maneuvering houses in the deep mud. It was tough. It lasted as well as anyone's mack or ws.
Dave is life in all its glory ! I salute you sir .
I have never seen a set up like Crazy Dave has.
Awesome !
You’ve got a great set up dude, hope you keep rolling and repairing
Hello from the Bartletts Towing Crew in North Bay! Love the vids Dave!
You are a top bloke you are highly organised beyond anything .i take my hat off to you sir
Really awesome set up you have . Very well thought out and the fact your running a Detroit is the icing on the cake. Good man.
Awesome looking truck and smart idea you can tell a lot of thought went into building her
Chris give yourself a pat on the back.Your doing a great service to all the industry and such a great sense of pride to all that you interview.I'd say you've got a pretty cool gig.Keep up the good work and enjoy meeting such cool people.Continue to be humble, your a cool cat!!And keep the videos rollin.
Thanks Sergio. Meeting Dave was completely random, I turned around and followed him a couple miles until he stopped and ask him for an interview. I'm glad that everyone else sees the uniqueness of what he does.
"I'm what you call a reverse engineer". LOL Quote of the year!
Seems like a great guy and a bloody hard worker - hats off to you sir.
He just fixed a coolant line for us at the Husky in new lisgaard Ont. great mechanic and a hell of a good guy
He still have the same truck ? And number ?
Wow,.. impressive. The Motorcoach /motorhome rv world needs people like you in the US
It's nice to see a Someone who apparently has the ability to improvise and improve. We are a dinosaur breed. Best to you be safe. Thanks for the share. Excellent job on your truck.
Passionate ppl will do the best job ever
Well done, informative video. Good job.
Truck is one of a kind. So is it's Driver. Great video.
Nice truck!! Love Western Stars!! Never had a problem with mine either!!
Freaking brilliant he's doing what he loves and doing it his way wow !
This is a man I can respect...Self made...You can just see he's stand up... Macks are made right here in PA...
I do agree with him on the tag axle. 90% of the trucks you see in North America have their tag set forward of the drives. Most European and Japanese trucks will have the tag axle set back. Which makes way more sense to me. I want my drives set as forward as possible for tighter turner. Whether that be on a semi or a vocational truck. On a dump truck it would make more sense for the tag to be set forward because the majority of the weight is sitting dead center on the frame. But like he said for tow trucks it does make much more sense to have it set back leveling the frame and giving you more traction on your steer.
I’m working in West Virginia and I’ve seen a lot of pulp wood and logging trucks with that type set up here
Many heavier rated European transports, and most construction vehicles, had dual steer axles also when we were there. Could always see a military convoy from miles away with all of the smoke. Don't have to worry about dawdlers in the monfort there either. The polizei will gift wrap your azz if one plays stupid games on their highways--
I'd disagree, when you put the tag behind the drives it lifts some of the weight off the drives potentially reducing traction. Placing the axle forward helps distribute the weight but still keeps the drives loaded down
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@@ccclc6159 this is only true on long nose trucks, idk guys run them for heavy haul, makes no sense other then the look of a long nose. On setback axle trucks, Like a t800 or this guys video of service truck, u can overload a set back axle very easily, triaxle heavy haul tractor or a dumptruck, I have 3 t800 tri axles and a w900 tandem , w900 loaded lowboy, front axle light all day, t800 king pin set just ahead of fwd tandem, you'll overload that front axle 23k lb no problem
No doubt the best video I've seen. This guy's a genius
Great vid, Dave sounds like the type of roadside mecchy you want helping out when shit goes south!
Yeah, now that’s a truck, that’s a mechanic, that’s my kind a guy, thank you for the video, awesome
one hell of a truck VERY SMART MAN! couldn't ask for a better tech.
Amazing man to deal with. Absolutely loved the guy 😊
Awesome interview and what a service he gives.
3:06 no dpf issues.. Well no shit, looking at the fucking smoke there is none.
problem solved
Great video big rig videos greetings from the United states virgin islands in the carribbean us territory st.thomas I am a journeyman heavy Equipment mechanic I was taught by my dad for most what I know so far I already got nine years of heavy duty trucks and earthmoving Equipment experience my dad was a great teacher and diesel technician before he died I am perusing this trade to become certified and get my CDL soon keep the videos coming God bless
To crazy Dave you young man have a unique service tow truck combination! Am a retired truck driver here in the USA watching your video for the very first time!
Hi my name is Hugo......
AND I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE. Yes sir keep on trucking!!! Gotta drive one to love one!
Alot of respect for this guy stay safe
20 plus years ago in nyc there was a mobile tech that had a 3 axel pete w sleeper.
He was pulling a 2 axel refrigerated pup with a liftgate.
He had parts on the driver side wall. Tool box in front. Torches etc
It had a driver side slide platform with stairs.
He had a jeep cj and a motorcycle with a basket in case he needed a parts run.
They fit on the liftgate.
He couldnt tow but did everything else.
The climate control inside worked well.
The straight truck in this video is the best of both worlds being able to tow in a pinch....wow.
I was like "how does he make any money with such a large truck doing roadside" then I saw the wheel lift and the arsenal that beast is carrying lol!
hey Dave...thanks for the help at Rollys .......much appreciated...Bill....
I learned a lot from him today, much continued safe success.
>no dpf problems, ever.
gee I wonder why...
Ozzy ô o bet that dpf filter is hallow haha
Chris It's not bad for the environment. Gas engines are bad for the environment, yet we still use them. Diesels are far better and even better than your Prius by miles. Propaganda tends to lie, facts don't.
@@Briebabcock8052 That was sarcasm
Stephenie Grenoble All the Lawn Mowers and gas yard Non Catalytic equipment is bad for the environment/ humans to breathe.
ElroyJosephJenkins JrTheThird No, not only those, it's pretty much any gas engine. Not just lawn or non catalytic gas engine.
Dave sure brought his A-Game. Quite a Marvel Thanks Chris ! ATB Terry God Bless
This truck is revolutionary man.... freakin awesome
I need more of this rig.
Good guy thanks for your Help!!!!! Bless you Dave
Dave ------ you are the MAN!!!! Keep up the good work--- GOOD LUCK👍
COOL & NICE AT THE SAME TIME !!!😁😀😁 GOD BLESS YOU
Congratulations crazy Dave I give you a lot of credits 👍👍👍
Love these videos. The men and women who OTR it really love what they do! They all seem to have this glow about them when they tell their stories.
The only reason I'd want the tag axle in front of the drive axles is for maintaining traction in uneven ground. I know this isn't a wrecker and he's probably not towing a huge amount of the time, and I'm not talking shit on this guy, he is the man to have on your side when the chips are down.
yeah, to be fair most wreckers have the rear axles pretty far back so it'd be hard to put a tag axle behind like he says. for his axle layout the rear tag makes most sense.