@@Childrenofthedead weight doesn’t matter. Class A just refers to the combination of vehicles, ie semi truck and trailer. There is no stipulation about weight
Good to see the new rig. With respect to drop axles and air pressure, if you keep them at a minimum or zero, your rig air compressor is satisfactory to have those items that use air will have sufficient air to function. Only adjust the drop axle pressure when you need them. Enjoy your new toy!
hawki5120 I hear ya! We don’t have to worry about them pesky codes like, “not in neutral “ won’t start or “clutch overheat” We just press and go.... lol
yeah but exspemnsive here in canada $89,000 for one here for the same size but my girl and daughter in los angeles u.s.a doesnt want me get into trucking wich is kinda long day plus trucks here are exspensive
It wasn’t my choice but I’ll say this, it is absolutely not in a companies best interest to buy manuals. The majority of drivers who have had their CDL for less than 10 years are not legal to drive a manual. They have a hard enough time finding people to fill the seats, cutting out such a huge Chunk of the driver population would be stupid.
Dauminique The Dump Truck Driver, you make very valid points. I ran a transfer in SoCal for a while. Both automatic and manual. I have to say I hated that automatic. No finesse. Backing into the horns made you look like a rook lol. It’s definitely unfortunate the way of drivers and automatics. You lose a level of experience, not being able to control the vehicle on your own. But, it’s a sign of the times lol. Good looking kdub tho! Good luck, and keep that greasy side on the ground.
I think it's simple enough to understand. It has an acceleration pedal w a brake pedal along with some shifting the gears with some leavers and or buttons to the back. Going out on a limb here
The air bags add in something special. A rancher around town borrowed his friends dump truck. He did not dump the air bags, he had some damp gravel on one side, he laid the truck on the side. Too much air on your front lift may cause lazy or late steering. I am sure that you will be excellent! Hello from north east Montana. 10 miles from the Canadian border.
On the inside of the Hood where the hood slides into the resting rubber pins lubercate the rubber pins with a silicone spray, or something to make it easier to open and close the hood
Just remember with that booster axle your gonna have a lot of tail swing and don't back up with it down you will twist the frame up like a pretzel and you will absolutely love the air ride suspension like riding on a cloud I always deflate the bags before dumping because 1 you are more stable and 2 after you dump if there is air in the bags they will over inflate and you will get no traction plus you run the risk of blowing up a bag and that scares the crap outta you
I’ve been a truck driver for 37 years. I was a owner operator gravel hauler back in the early 90 you would make money now no it’s not worth it your better having your truck in the oilfield big money there
Never drove a new truck. the newest I ever drove was a '65 848 KW off highway log truck in 1970. I have driven newer trucks, but always at least a decade old when I got them. Kind of fun watching a new truck get started up. And clean too....
Wow! Your truck is definitely the pride of the fleet now Dom. Good on you for figuring out your no 1 drop axle issue. It all helps with learning how things work. I think your PTO needs to be on for the back axle because its hydraulically operated, and the PTO pump needs to be on for oil delivery.
Congratulations beautiful you definitely deserve the new truck. I love ❤️ watching your videos. You have a great personality. You are a great role model for your children. Be proud of yourself because you have earned it !!!!
Something that I've seen a lot of dump truck drivers carry is a golf club, looks like a sand wedge, they use it to reach up and clean the side board top and tailgate after being loaded.
Nothing wrong with learning we all had to adjust to new equipment I would forget when I went from pulling my tandem hopper bottom to my flat bed and end dump spread axle that 6 thousand makes you think twice how you load that hopper and yes forgetting cost me 275 at a scale house that should have been closed. My girl didst appreciate me dipping into her weekly allowance she reminded me on a regular basis about it for a year lol
I will say tho nice truck ,but up here in buffalo we don't need all them axles and our trucks haul the same wait if not more ,base trucks here haul 24ton legal then when you add drop tag put you in the rang of 26 to 30 ton lol,but nice truck and be safe out there with it
Each drop pressure should be around 35 to 40 psi. Each drop axle more than likely rated at around 10,000 lbs. you should set them at the scale so you know what they are. If you get inspected by DOT and those drops are set to high, could cost you. Should say on the tag on the door jam what the drop axles are rated for.
Bags in a dump truck ... Wow!!!... that is some piece of machine!!!... its Beautiful... i never seen a dumptruck like that ... we dont have beast like that on the east coast.... again Wow !!! .. and Welcome Back!!!
Hi Neighbor...We are from Everett Washington......If you see people Sharing .Don't be Alarm...You have a beautiful truck and its fun to see a celebrity....Your husband should be Proud....Good luck in life
@@sharpgamez4960 10 4 good buddy. I don’t even know what that is....I’m guessing it’s some sort of truck....that being said this truck body wasn’t built by kenworth, kenworth manufactured the truck part but everything else is manufactured by OSW. So your comment makes zero sense.
@@DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver scania is a truck really popular all over Europe. And you’re totally right each body builder makes each truck differently as far as the controls for the dump body
@@DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver you know what they always call us dumbass truck drivers 😘 and your a (cute )dumbass truck driver , DRIVER 😎but any truck driver knows you need to inspect your equipment before operation 👍nice ride 2 ,,good luck with it , and stay safe out there ,
I hope you're making at least $25-30 /hr.Way to go for checking the fluids even though the truck is new.Great habit to have..You should really try and get your own truck.Maybe not a 200 grand brand new one but one thats a couple of years old.I don't know what the going rate is for trucks out there but here it's $80-100/hr.Since your husbands an equipment mechanic he could keep the truck in good shape.Just a thought.I've had my own business for 30 years and there's nothing like working for yourself.
We haven’t made $30 an hour in about 5 years. But yes I do make at least that. Dump trucks are very expensive. My old one that was 6 years old and had 300k miles on it is still worth $200k here. I’m sure working for yourself is great but it is nice to park the truck in the evening, go home and be a mom. I don’t want to be greasing a truck and doing paperwork all evening.
Great to see you "back in saddle"! The way you have to open the hood looks really scary to me! Looks like a chance for a bad fall. Best wishes! Happy New Year!
Them Allison Transmission are awesome , mine didn't actually have a shifter , it was just push button .. it's gonna take awhile to get into a routine I'm sure .. I can tell you're excited about driving it ,and probably anxious too .. I'd be a near freak for about a month , then I'd be more comfortable getting it dirty .. Glad you're back , you always have something interesting ( I can relate to almost all you do , I drove the dump bucket for two years then went back to the eighteenth wheeler ) . Be careful, have a great week ..!!
Some mechanic's insight. The drop axles are air powered. The Strong Arm and dump are hydraulic and need the PTO that powers the hydraulic pump. Think of your new truck like a new pair of shoes or boots. You need time in it to get comfortable, but, then if will feel so good. Those 3 knobs likely adjust the down force on each axle to maintain proper weight on the steer axle plus DOT axle limits. Does Strong Super Dumps have a tutorial? Maybe they need you to make a video of setting the drop axle pressures. You will rock this truck....
Nice truck Dump trucks I been trucking truck for 17 years just brought myself a new dump also be safe out and get money dump trucks world all the way.💯💯😁😁💯
I retired from KW in Chillicothe,Ohio after 42 yrs with them ( A nonunion plant) they treated us very well so we didn’t need a union. I know your in Seattle which also makes KW’s ( union). Kw and Peterbilt are both own by PACCAR and other truck manufacturers Companies in Europe. Enjoy your new truck!
@@DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver I was the 29 person to be hired when they first open, I was a millwright by trade and worked on the big machinery mechanical presses and things like that!
Air pressure on lift axles changes from truck to truck but they usually run between 40 and 60psi. I have driven dump trucks before where I had to keep the air pressure around 50-55psi but currently I drive a KW T880 quint and I run 45psi on all of my axles, for some trucks that’s too low but like I said, pressure changes from truck to truck. Here’s a good idea I learned years ago about figuring out the right air pressure for your lift axles; whenever you’re going down the road LOADED with your lift axles down, move the steering wheel a little from side to side and if you feel the back of your truck kinda like loose or fishtailing, then you have too much air pressure on your lift axles and it’s picking up the back end of your truck. Back out on your air pressure until you feel your truck firmly going around the curves or when moving the steering wheel side to side. Gorgeous looking truck you have there though.
Oh, it’s gonna be fun, aka Squirrley for a while with the new tires,, just wait till you hit a nice offramp with a good curve in it and you’re crabbing sideways loaded, just stay chill relax and nice small movements of the wheel
Oh yeah it’s a bit crazy in concrete. I think it will get better. It doesn’t feel good going more than 50 on the freeway loaded in the rain yet. It’s more comfortable when it’s not raining.
@@Truckster_Metfan91 our dump truck we still have the 1988 freight liners wich bought used for $20,000 each from an air port wich they where gonna scrap it wich all it needed was a hydrulic pump for the dump boxe and coupple tires and everything was great shape so we end ed up saving them for scrap yard to get destroyed wich for $40,000 we gave them was deffently well saved
On a concrete truck with a drop down tag axle there is a knob to twist to regulate the psi on the axle depending on how heavy the load Lowing the psi would prevent raising the drive axles off the ground
For real one awesome truck , really nice ! Hmm ..... air bags ..... I think the 1st thing you're going to notice when you actually start working the truck , is going to be how much more comfortable the ride is going to be . I spent most of my 21 years on the road in trucks with straight out spring suspensions and man were they ever rough riding . I noticed in the video you have a trailer air knob for setting the brakes , can you utilize that truck to pull trailers ? And you don't come across as a "dumb ass" at all . We all started out somewhere and learned as we went . The only true dumb ass is the ones who try to fake it and don't ask questions or take the time to learn when confronted with something new and over time that generally bites the in the ass to remind them they don't know .
This was a Very educational video. I drove a Dump truck in truck driving school but my knowledge of dump truck is very limited, but I'm learning slowly but surely as I watch your video.
I say sorry for this comment to the people who find offence in everything, but this is meant as a compliment. This lady looks good in jeans!!!! I now sit back ready to be slaughtered by the woke community on here.
Hey Dauminique, I have a suggestion on opening the hood, instead of climbing up on the bumper and pulling it open, try pushing it up from one side over the steering axle or just behind it on the fender. I have been doing this for years mostly because of shoulder injuries from pulling it over instead of pushing it over lol. Just a suggestion have a great day I enjoy your vids, keep em coming!!
On my trucks if the drop axles are down and you put the truck in reverse the axles will come up automatically....Think you will notice with air bag's the truck will ride much better when empty....
Nice truck and all but that strong arm is going to be a pain. It's gonna have to be down every time you load. I've been driving 44 years. So glad you young folks gotta figure this new stuff out. I was impressed the first time I got a truck with power steering lol. You got this kid
When raising the hood if you grab with one hand and extend your other arm out and away you can use your body weight better to lift the hood. I use a small loop made from a piece of rope that I put around the grab handle that lets me lean out even further.
I was complaining about the 19 switches to turn the new shop lights on😂 think you have a sharper learning curve with the new truck. It'll be second nature in no time
Nice truck and good luck finding all the switches by habit the first day.. lol ... nothing like swapping trucks... down here in Nevada we call those Super 18's... I drove one for a few weeks and it took some getting used to the rock and roll and of all that weight up on the tractor...
Think about us in Michigan doing jumbo work. 8 axle Propane trailer, 3 axle truck,160k gross,78k tare. The joy's of learning new equipment lol. Be safe everybody.
Find a local scale with a single platform scale. Hear me out. Not the long platform, a single axle platform, that way you can get a accurate individual axle weight,unless you want to go to a Cat Scale and split weigh. Hope this is helpful. Be safe.
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Damn girl that truck has more buttons and knobs I have ever seen on a gravel truck did I hear you say it had a Vibrator on the bottom of the bed that is a beautiful Kenworth gravel truck I hate to imagine how much money that truck Was are you going to like that automatic you can drive anything my friend can’t wait to see you back in the truck I have been mission that you sure do look so beautiful in that video pretty girl is the baby doing good I hope so be safe i be waiting for you starting back to work can’t wait thank you for all the video and when you was pregnant you work for a long time and still Took time to make videos For us to watch and I really deeply appreciate it from the bottom my heart I guess I go now be safe
Hey I've driven anything from a long nose 359 and W900 to my current stub nose T800. One thing my dad taught me is not to open the hood from the front but rather from the fender by the wheel. You're pushing up on it from the side opposed to pulling from the front. Hope it helps and you save your back.
It’s too high heavy and too high up for me to push it from the fender. Until this truck I have always pushed the hood open from the fender. I can’t even lift it from the fender.
Strong arm ain't nothing to her. She's been driving truck and trailer for years. I'm sure you have had people pass your trailer and try to merge back into your reach atleast once lol
Another great video. You're definitely worthy of this new truck with the skills you have, congratulations. I've been an operator most of my life and have seen good drivers and bad drivers, I'd take drivers like you all day. Drive safely.
Sick truck! I personally am friends with a woman who's just taken possession of her 5th super 18 down here in AZ. Keep doing what you're doing. Soon that'll be you
Another great little video . Wishing you and your family a Happy and Healthy New Year for 2022 . I will see you later, I always love your videos so I will be waiting and watching . Be careful and stay safe and keep on trucking . As always, Jeffrey !!!
Nice looking and the trucks not bad either. That's where your shop mechanics should have showed and explained how and what works. Always nice to be left in the dark
The box vibrator works well on almost everything......helps get last bit of asphalt out, sand and any gravel that is stuck in there with abit of dirt.....it however doesn't work well with clay, I always resort to asking shovel operator end of day to scrape box. Do not hold button for vibrator for long or you will burn out that unit, just do small spurts with the button. I think they are about $2000cdn from where I'm from, learned the hard way not to hold the button down. Not sure if you do snow removal but works well with that too. Don't forget to dump the air in your suspension when you go to dump, I normally flip pto off then flip the air suspension button once the box has reached the top. Nice rig! How many hp does the X15 have? You'll also notice with that motor and trans setup that its quicker then the 18spds....I know this because currently on a site with bunch of pete's that're all auto and they all pull away from me within the first 45sec, lol. Good luck! truck looks good
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Does this take a class A to operate?
@@Childrenofthedead no, it’s not a combination vehicle.
@DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver really a super dump on a class b? I figured the weight would put it in the class a field.
@@Childrenofthedead weight doesn’t matter. Class A just refers to the combination of vehicles, ie semi truck and trailer. There is no stipulation about weight
@DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver ,I like this Super dump truck
Good to see the new rig. With respect to drop axles and air pressure, if you keep them at a minimum or zero, your rig air compressor is satisfactory to have those items that use air will have sufficient air to function. Only adjust the drop axle pressure when you need them. Enjoy your new toy!
She made those jeans look good
That is a sweet looking truck. I guess I'm one of those weird old people now because I just can't give up shifting my truck.
hawki5120 I hear ya! We don’t have to worry about them pesky codes like, “not in neutral “ won’t start or “clutch overheat”
We just press and go.... lol
yeah but exspemnsive here in canada $89,000 for one here for the same size but my girl and daughter in los angeles u.s.a doesnt want me get into trucking wich is kinda long day plus trucks here are exspensive
It wasn’t my choice but I’ll say this, it is absolutely not in a companies best interest to buy manuals. The majority of drivers who have had their CDL for less than 10 years are not legal to drive a manual. They have a hard enough time finding people to fill the seats, cutting out such a huge Chunk of the driver population would be stupid.
Dauminique The Dump Truck Driver, you make very valid points. I ran a transfer in SoCal for a while. Both automatic and manual. I have to say I hated that automatic. No finesse. Backing into the horns made you look like a rook lol.
It’s definitely unfortunate the way of drivers and automatics. You lose a level of experience, not being able to control the vehicle on your own. But, it’s a sign of the times lol. Good looking kdub tho! Good luck, and keep that greasy side on the ground.
@@jonlaster7686 The truck has an allison miles better than an autoshift.
I think it's simple enough to understand. It has an acceleration pedal w a brake pedal along with some shifting the gears with some leavers and or buttons to the back. Going out on a limb here
I already have a thing for the Western Star 49x, but darn that is a beautiful truck. Imagine the 49x with that box.
The air bags add in something special. A rancher around town borrowed his friends dump truck. He did not dump the air bags, he had some damp gravel on one side, he laid the truck on the side. Too much air on your front lift may cause lazy or late steering. I am sure that you will be excellent!
Hello from north east Montana.
10 miles from the Canadian border.
I understand it’s all about legal payload and ROI, but these SD trucks make me think the engineers must all be named Bridgestone. 🤣
Same number of tires as a 4axle truck and 4 axle pup.Only the tires are smaller and less expensive,
As a European, these trucks just seem overly complicated to what we have here. And I doubt it performs good in rough offroad conditions.
@@thesillypig785 I was watching a video of a Finnish transfer truck, and I have to say they are much more efficient than the ones we have here
Good one
On the inside of the Hood where the hood slides into the resting rubber pins lubercate the rubber pins with a silicone spray, or something to make it easier to open and close the hood
Just remember with that booster axle your gonna have a lot of tail swing and don't back up with it down you will twist the frame up like a pretzel and you will absolutely love the air ride suspension like riding on a cloud I always deflate the bags before dumping because 1 you are more stable and 2 after you dump if there is air in the bags they will over inflate and you will get no traction plus you run the risk of blowing up a bag and that scares the crap outta you
It doesn’t seem to have much tail swing. Maybe it’s just me being used to pulling a pup all the time.
@@DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver your fine as hell
I’ve been a truck driver for 37 years. I was a owner operator gravel hauler back in the early 90 you would make money now no it’s not worth it your better having your truck in the oilfield big money there
I'm really happy to see you back in the Seattle again I wish I can ride with you and the brand new kw
Never drove a new truck. the newest I ever drove was a '65 848 KW off highway log truck in 1970. I have driven newer trucks, but always at least a decade old when I got them. Kind of fun watching a new truck get started up. And clean too....
Wow! Your truck is definitely the pride of the fleet now Dom.
Good on you for figuring out your no 1 drop axle issue. It all helps with learning how things work. I think your PTO needs to be on for the back axle because its hydraulically operated, and the PTO pump needs to be on for oil delivery.
Superdumps are nice setups, and kenworth is the only way to go, especially with a cummins.
So so glad you're back hope the family is good really missed your videos keep them coming in stay safe
Congratulations beautiful you definitely deserve the new truck. I love ❤️ watching your videos. You have a great personality. You are a great role model for your children.
Be proud of yourself because you have earned it !!!!
So glad you are back.
Thank you!
Hi gorgeous
Looking good in the driver seat
Something that I've seen a lot of dump truck drivers carry is a golf club, looks like a sand wedge, they use it to reach up and clean the side board top and tailgate after being loaded.
You couldn’t reach the sideboards on this truck with a golf club from the ground. The side boards are 12’ 5” high.
Welcome back, missed you, hope the family is well and you all had be a great new year
Thank you! You too!
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Nothing wrong with learning we all had to adjust to new equipment I would forget when I went from pulling my tandem hopper bottom to my flat bed and end dump spread axle that 6 thousand makes you think twice how you load that hopper and yes forgetting cost me 275 at a scale house that should have been closed. My girl didst appreciate me dipping into her weekly allowance she reminded me on a regular basis about it for a year lol
Almost a shame to get it dirty !!! It's so beautiful !!!
Haha it’s an off-road machine!!!
I have a 1928 model AA ford handcrank dumptruck. Not as nice as yours but I like it.
I will say tho nice truck ,but up here in buffalo we don't need all them axles and our trucks haul the same wait if not more ,base trucks here haul 24ton legal then when you add drop tag put you in the rang of 26 to 30 ton lol,but nice truck and be safe out there with it
Each drop pressure should be around 35 to 40 psi. Each drop axle more than likely rated at around 10,000 lbs. you should set them at the scale so you know what they are. If you get inspected by DOT and those drops are set to high, could cost you. Should say on the tag on the door jam what the drop axles are rated for.
40 psi never ever more
I shared you video with my 2 daughters ….16/20 Yrs old
Both of them were impressed.
Great role model !!!
Hahaha, you heard me telling you to turn the pto on! That's a pretty fancy truck, my legs would be shaking the first time driving it!!
Lol it’s all good, you don’t know what you don’t know. It was a bit sketchy for sure.
Congratulations my sister im proud of you 👏
Wow!!!! Women like this do exist ❤️
Haha women with jobs?
Lol I know a few women like her bub. One drives a live floor trailer for a paving outfit
Bags in a dump truck ... Wow!!!... that is some piece of machine!!!... its Beautiful... i never seen a dumptruck like that ... we dont have beast like that on the east coast.... again Wow !!! .. and Welcome Back!!!
Welcome back! Good looking ride...except the twin chimneys are missing. Always fun figuring out a new truck. Look forward to learning with you.
kW's are a must.. turn the key let the clicks and chimes all finish first.. then start the motor.. every time..☝️😉
Damn D, that’s a nice friggin truck! Can’t wait to see ya workin it. Congratulations.....
Thanks!
Hi Neighbor...We are from Everett Washington......If you see people Sharing .Don't be Alarm...You have a beautiful truck and its fun to see a celebrity....Your husband should be Proud....Good luck in life
Hope to see you OTR sometime i will be the guy freaking out waving honking yelling your my hero. ❤
Lol I’ve done that before. I don’t think I’ll do it again.
Trucks that I have driven with air bags usually deflate when people is engaged. More stable when spreading. You will get it have and enjoy!PTO lol
Nice demonstration of the new truck! I've always wondered myself how the dropped pressure axles worked even though I don't drive or use them.
Drops are pretty straightforward, the rear tag axle is the confusing one for me. I think I’ve got it down.
Scania is better and much easier
@@sharpgamez4960 10 4 good buddy. I don’t even know what that is....I’m guessing it’s some sort of truck....that being said this truck body wasn’t built by kenworth, kenworth manufactured the truck part but everything else is manufactured by OSW. So your comment makes zero sense.
@@DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver scania is a truck really popular all over Europe. And you’re totally right each body builder makes each truck differently as far as the controls for the dump body
It will take getting used to, but I think you'll like that new truck. I bought twelve of them to start my company and they make a ton of money!
So nice from every angle😎....the truck as well😏
Damn That’s a lot too figure out lol
lol I'm pretty sure I come across as a dumb ass but I'm good with it.
@@DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver not at all🍻
@@DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver you are not no dumb ass smart smart girl
@@DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver you know what they always call us dumbass truck drivers 😘 and your a (cute )dumbass truck driver , DRIVER 😎but any truck driver knows you need to inspect your equipment before operation 👍nice ride 2 ,,good luck with it , and stay safe out there ,
@@glennhunter7018
More like a smart lady, with a mighty fine ass.
Your truck is an automatic, I like that. You have lots of knobs and switches in that truck.
I hope you're making at least $25-30 /hr.Way to go for checking the fluids even though the truck is new.Great habit to have..You should really try and get your own truck.Maybe not a 200 grand brand new one but one thats a couple of years old.I don't know what the going rate is for trucks out there but here it's $80-100/hr.Since your husbands an equipment mechanic he could keep the truck in good shape.Just a thought.I've had my own business for 30 years and there's nothing like working for yourself.
We haven’t made $30 an hour in about 5 years. But yes I do make at least that. Dump trucks are very expensive. My old one that was 6 years old and had 300k miles on it is still worth $200k here. I’m sure working for yourself is great but it is nice to park the truck in the evening, go home and be a mom. I don’t want to be greasing a truck and doing paperwork all evening.
@@DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver I get that.Enjoy being a mom.When my daughter was an infant all I wanted to do was get home and hold her.Stay safe.
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This video proves the best man for the job is........still a man.
Dang. That’s a beast !!
Haha yeah it is
Congratulations looks like an awesome truck. Pulling on that hood will give you guns and muscles
Great to see you "back in saddle"! The way you have to open the hood looks really scary to me! Looks like a chance for a bad fall. Best wishes! Happy New Year!
Thats not how i normally do it. New lighter hood, thought I would try it the way the guys do it.
Good to know. Thanks!
What a set of jeans best looking looking dump trucker I've ever seen
I’d have to trade it off when it gets to needing tires
Lol my old truck had more tires.
You know I got give you hell about them training wheels on the back
@@dougjenkins6704 haha they are more dangerous than helpful
@@DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver 😂
Glad I don’t drive that truck tbh I’d need some training wheels & probably a buddy to ride with me
Them Allison Transmission are awesome , mine didn't actually have a shifter , it was just push button .. it's gonna take awhile to get into a routine I'm sure .. I can tell you're excited about driving it ,and probably anxious too .. I'd be a near freak for about a month , then I'd be more comfortable getting it dirty .. Glad you're back , you always have something interesting ( I can relate to almost all you do , I drove the dump bucket for two years then went back to the eighteenth wheeler ) . Be careful, have a great week ..!!
Great looking rig!
Some mechanic's insight. The drop axles are air powered. The Strong Arm and dump are hydraulic and need the PTO that powers the hydraulic pump. Think of your new truck like a new pair of shoes or boots. You need time in it to get comfortable, but, then if will feel so good.
Those 3 knobs likely adjust the down force on each axle to maintain proper weight on the steer axle plus DOT axle limits. Does Strong Super Dumps have a tutorial? Maybe they need you to make a video of setting the drop axle pressures. You will rock this truck....
Nice truck Dump trucks I been trucking truck for 17 years just brought myself a new dump also be safe out and get money dump trucks world all the way.💯💯😁😁💯
When you figure out what everything is Market with tape so you will know
I retired from KW in Chillicothe,Ohio after 42 yrs with them ( A nonunion plant) they treated us very well so we didn’t need a union. I know your in Seattle which also makes KW’s ( union). Kw and Peterbilt are both own by PACCAR and other truck manufacturers Companies in Europe. Enjoy your new truck!
Very cool, this truck was built in Renton.
@@DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver I was the 29 person to be hired when they first open, I was a millwright by trade and worked on the big machinery mechanical presses and things like that!
@@ptfdchief that sounds really cool. Probably pretty dangerous in those days too.
I'm wondering why kenworth didnt show you the in's and out's of the truck before you drove it away?
Kenworth didn’t build it. They just gave me the keys and sent me on my way.
I’m sure they dio
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@@flor6431 Kenworth did what?
Air pressure on lift axles changes from truck to truck but they usually run between 40 and 60psi. I have driven dump trucks before where I had to keep the air pressure around 50-55psi but currently I drive a KW T880 quint and I run 45psi on all of my axles, for some trucks that’s too low but like I said, pressure changes from truck to truck. Here’s a good idea I learned years ago about figuring out the right air pressure for your lift axles; whenever you’re going down the road LOADED with your lift axles down, move the steering wheel a little from side to side and if you feel the back of your truck kinda like loose or fishtailing, then you have too much air pressure on your lift axles and it’s picking up the back end of your truck. Back out on your air pressure until you feel your truck firmly going around the curves or when moving the steering wheel side to side. Gorgeous looking truck you have there though.
This truck seems to like them right about 45 psi. I think I’ve got it dialed in now.
Interesting set-up. I've never seen a dump truck configuration like that before, we have nothing like it here in Australia.
it's called a super 18, can haul 23 tons in Utah
@@amproff47 23 total or load?
@@deeeeeeeench1209 82k was the gvw
@@jimmartin7881 lbs?
If thats right it can carry 36 and a bit tons we can get that in a single ridgid in the UK
Glad to see you are back Dauminique. That is one sweet T880 super dump you are driving now. I wish you well. Stay safe!!
Lol your like me I ant got NOTHING to talk about let's do it. All action keep up the good work babydoll
Awesome job figuring your axles out
Didn't lock the hood when you drove off in the beginning
I wasn’t leaving the yard, no need.
@@DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver didn't think you were just thought I would point it out lol
I was thinking the same thing about locking the hood latches. 🤣
Oh, it’s gonna be fun, aka Squirrley for a while with the new tires,, just wait till you hit a nice offramp with a good curve in it and you’re crabbing sideways loaded, just stay chill relax and nice small movements of the wheel
Oh yeah it’s a bit crazy in concrete. I think it will get better. It doesn’t feel good going more than 50 on the freeway loaded in the rain yet. It’s more comfortable when it’s not raining.
Just remember that strong arm, Can get a person in trouble.
*Maxle*, strong arms suck ass! Same purpose for sure, but they’re definitely different.
@@Truckster_Metfan91 our dump truck we still have the 1988 freight liners wich bought used for $20,000 each from an air port wich they where gonna scrap it wich all it needed was a hydrulic pump for the dump boxe and coupple tires and everything was great shape so we end ed up saving them for scrap yard to get destroyed wich for $40,000 we gave them was deffently well saved
On a concrete truck with a drop down tag axle there is a knob to twist to regulate the psi on the axle depending on how heavy the load
Lowing the psi would prevent raising the drive axles off the ground
It doesn’t lift it off the ground with a load on.
You got enough wheels on there.
You’re probably right haha
Tip from a float driver when opening the hood I unlatch it then push up on a fender
🤷🏻♀️ it’s heavy either way
@@DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver I agree and hello from thunder bay
For real one awesome truck , really nice ! Hmm ..... air bags ..... I think the 1st thing you're going to notice when you actually start working the truck , is going to be how much more comfortable the ride is going to be . I spent most of my 21 years on the road in trucks with straight out spring suspensions and man were they ever rough riding . I noticed in the video you have a trailer air knob for setting the brakes , can you utilize that truck to pull trailers ? And you don't come across as a "dumb ass" at all . We all started out somewhere and learned as we went . The only true dumb ass is the ones who try to fake it and don't ask questions or take the time to learn when confronted with something new and over time that generally bites the in the ass to remind them they don't know .
This was a Very educational video. I drove a Dump truck in truck driving school but my knowledge of dump truck is very limited, but I'm learning slowly but surely as I watch your video.
That is cool that you had a dump truck in trucking driving school. I didn't have that.
I say sorry for this comment to the people who find offence in everything, but this is meant as a compliment. This lady looks good in jeans!!!!
I now sit back ready to be slaughtered by the woke community on here.
That's what wrong with people now. She is a good looking lady. Nothing wrong with that and nothing wrong with telling her she is.
@@larrykeenan598 Ditto
She carefully chose those Jean's 😁
I've told Niqi many times that she's gorgeous !!
Hey Dauminique, I have a suggestion on opening the hood, instead of climbing up on the bumper and pulling it open, try pushing it up from one side over the steering axle or just behind it on the fender. I have been doing this for years mostly because of shoulder injuries from pulling it over instead of pushing it over lol. Just a suggestion have a great day I enjoy your vids, keep em coming!!
That’s how I usually do it
Beautiful girl with a beautiful truck 😍
On my trucks if the drop axles are down and you put the truck in reverse the axles will come up automatically....Think you will notice with air bag's the truck will ride much better when empty....
Yup, They all do that.
the steerable front tags are air, the strongarm is hydraulic and needs the rto to run the hydraulic pump. you'll get the hang of it
Saw a lot of comments on locking the hood I didn't think much of it since the last truck I drove had hood Inside the cab KW still doing it right
Nice truck and all but that strong arm is going to be a pain. It's gonna have to be down every time you load. I've been driving 44 years. So glad you young folks gotta figure this new stuff out. I was impressed the first time I got a truck with power steering lol. You got this kid
I always open the hood from the side. I find it much easier. At least for mr anyways
I usually do, I was just trying it out.
Nice truck! Thanks for taking us along!
When raising the hood if you grab with one hand and extend your other arm out and away you can use your body weight better to lift the hood. I use a small loop made from a piece of rope that I put around the grab handle that lets me lean out even further.
you could go to a truck stop and pick up an 3 or 4 plug in adaptor to add plug ins to the truck to run everything
I have to say I am so happy I still have an 18-speed manual transmission.
I was complaining about the 19 switches to turn the new shop lights on😂 think you have a sharper learning curve with the new truck. It'll be second nature in no time
Lol I’m doing pretty good. I’m still learning. The maxel axle pushes the truck around a lot.
Nice truck and good luck finding all the switches by habit the first day.. lol ... nothing like swapping trucks... down here in Nevada we call those Super 18's... I drove one for a few weeks and it took some getting used to the rock and roll and of all that weight up on the tractor...
Yeah it will be different for sure. I'll get used to it.
Think about us in Michigan doing jumbo work. 8 axle Propane trailer, 3 axle truck,160k gross,78k tare.
The joy's of learning new equipment lol.
Be safe everybody.
Find a local scale with a single platform scale. Hear me out. Not the long platform, a single axle platform, that way you can get a accurate individual axle weight,unless you want to go to a Cat Scale and split weigh.
Hope this is helpful. Be safe.
What a great looking rig nice color and the chrome just sets it off
Thanks! I can’t take credit for color choices but I do agree with you!
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That looked about like the pre-trip our drivers do! Pop the hood and pretend to check the oil. Then hit the key and go
Damn girl that truck has more buttons and knobs I have ever seen on a gravel truck did I hear you say it had a Vibrator on the bottom of the bed that is a beautiful Kenworth gravel truck I hate to imagine how much money that truck Was are you going to like that automatic you can drive anything my friend can’t wait to see you back in the truck I have been mission that you sure do look so beautiful in that video pretty girl is the baby doing good I hope so be safe i be waiting for you starting back to work can’t wait thank you for all the video and when you was pregnant you work for a long time and still Took time to make videos For us to watch and I really deeply appreciate it from the bottom my heart I guess I go now be safe
Hey I've driven anything from a long nose 359 and W900 to my current stub nose T800. One thing my dad taught me is not to open the hood from the front but rather from the fender by the wheel. You're pushing up on it from the side opposed to pulling from the front. Hope it helps and you save your back.
It’s too high heavy and too high up for me to push it from the fender. Until this truck I have always pushed the hood open from the fender. I can’t even lift it from the fender.
Watch the strong arm when making tight corners or changing lanes. That's a long tail. Nice truck.
haha I'm used to long trucks
Strong arm ain't nothing to her. She's been driving truck and trailer for years. I'm sure you have had people pass your trailer and try to merge back into your reach atleast once lol
@@snowblowerman5115 lol that has happened. I hit the back of her car with the front of my trailer.
That back up alarm on the F550. Hearing that type more and more.
Easier on the ears and better for residential construction keeping noise levels down.
Wow !!!! New truck is stunning and super beefy ...good luck with it and your an amazing lady !!!!
You will be missed driving truck and your wonderful videos.
I miss driving a lot
Another great video. You're definitely worthy of this new truck with the skills you have, congratulations. I've been an operator most of my life and have seen good drivers and bad drivers, I'd take drivers like you all day. Drive safely.
Sick truck!
I personally am friends with a woman who's just taken possession of her 5th super 18 down here in AZ. Keep doing what you're doing. Soon that'll be you
Gotta love them there kwhoppers you can’t beat em👌🏼..mint.
My favorite
Enjoy the new toy learning and growing
Who doesn’t love a plethora of switches and a full complement of real gauges.
That is the cleanest dump truck i have ever seen!!! Never driven one with that many tags! Nice to see other “Pebble Relocators” on the road!
Haha believe it or not they come this clean from the factory. It only had 96 miles on it when I picked it up from the dealer.
Another great little video .
Wishing you and your family a Happy and Healthy New Year for 2022 . I will see you later, I always love your videos so I will be waiting and watching . Be careful and stay safe and keep on trucking .
As always, Jeffrey !!!
Usually 50 - 60 psi for each drop axle
Nice looking and the trucks not bad either. That's where your shop mechanics should have showed and explained how and what works. Always nice to be left in the dark
The box vibrator works well on almost everything......helps get last bit of asphalt out, sand and any gravel that is stuck in there with abit of dirt.....it however doesn't work well with clay, I always resort to asking shovel operator end of day to scrape box. Do not hold button for vibrator for long or you will burn out that unit, just do small spurts with the button. I think they are about $2000cdn from where I'm from, learned the hard way not to hold the button down. Not sure if you do snow removal but works well with that too. Don't forget to dump the air in your suspension when you go to dump, I normally flip pto off then flip the air suspension button once the box has reached the top. Nice rig! How many hp does the X15 have? You'll also notice with that motor and trans setup that its quicker then the 18spds....I know this because currently on a site with bunch of pete's that're all auto and they all pull away from me within the first 45sec, lol.
Good luck! truck looks good