One of the reasons I like your channel is that you stay so calm in the face of aggravating stuff going on around you like in that Pilot there. That stuff tends to make me angry for hours, I wish I could brush it off like you. I think it's starting to affect my mental health, sometimes I really worry about it. Maybe if you get a chance you can comment on how you stay so cool under the stresses of this job and give whatever tips you have learned for coping with negative emotions
They are playing a lot of games with fuel and gasoline prices. I live in the Phx metro area gas around here is pretty much $5/gallon for regular 87. I was in Kingman today and got gas at $3.99. Looks to me like they are tacking on an extra dollar to stiff everyone in the valley.
What chokes me is the fuel brokers, load up tankers and sell it to Europe, at a much higher price, so we get to pay more, not as high as Europe though. They even shipped some tankers out of New York, end of the pipeline. Best wishes all.
Hey Daniel. You and all the 🚛 see a lot of the 🌎🌍🌏 and you give us a chance to enjoy that part of it with your 👁️👁️. Winter Spring summer and Fall. You truckers out there doing what you do. Satisfying people for their needs. 👏👏👏👏👏. B SAFE sir 🇺🇲 🚛 💨 💨 💨
Greetings, Dan, I first wanted to thank you for answering my question about the Working Load Limit on the J hooks. I have started working for a flat-bed trucking company and have watched your videos on RUclips for many years. My father was a Steel Hauler many many years ago. It has been my dream to drive a truck for many years. My wife wouldn’t let me until recently because of the lack of money you get paid. Company driver not OO like my father and yourself. Many stories I could tell you about my father and his career. He was actually killed in his truck in the late 60’s when trucks were no where near as safe as now. I’m a little older than you so yes, I remember the 60’s. Anyway a long way to tell you that I appreciate the opportunity to ask you questions and your responses. My question from your most recent posting. I see that you used both bungies and I believe 2” straps. I can’t remember from your other videos, do you always utilize straps as well as bungies when adding tarps? Thank You Again, Dan
That section of I-70 between Indianapolis and the Ohio line has been terrible for quite some time. It seems like they resurface one part and the part they re-did 6-8 months earlier is in terrible shape again. My theory is it has something to do with going with the lowest bidder, although it is a very heavy traffic area for semis both directions. I try to avoid it if possible, although the restaurant at that Petro you were at is pretty good.
Not sure Why more people Don’t Spend the $’s and Purchase a Quality “Dorsey Trailer” Made in the U.S.A. Fuel Savings was Huge for Quantity Purchased. 👍
Bonjour SuperTruckerDan Je regarde vos vidéos depuis pratiquement le début de votre chaîne j'ai vue toutes vos vidéos j'avoue n'avoir fais que 2 ou 3 commentaires. Grace a vous je voyage sur les routes d'Amérique du Nord avec Grand plaisir vous me faites une immense joie --- Alain --- FRANCE
It’s sad it can take as lil as 5 min sitting a truck stop to see/witness the bottom gene pool of society! It’s quite depressing makes you wonder what your apart of out here? Cheers be safe Dan!
Dan. it looks like it’s about time for you to change your seatbelt. I live full-time in my diesel pusher motorhome and I do believe Arizona has some of the worst roads that I’ve driven on this past summer going all the way up into Idaho. 40 from Vegas to Kingman is especially bad.
I have a picture of you parked at the Petro there where you washed the truck. As always you were nosed in. This is when you were driving the white 379.
Dan Dan the professional flat deck man. Loved the video Dan. You have got one sharp looking unit. I remember when you got the Dorsey. It has served you well. That looked like kind of a crazy load to secure to the deck. Your nothing but a pro. Have a great and a safe day. Happy trails and happy motoring…
Thank god. For. Companies that. Try. To. Help. Employee s. Five months. In 2000. Drove. I was. 45 years. Old. Took. Six week. Driving course. I was. Lucky. No. Accidents. But. It. Was not. For. Me. Have. Lots of. Respect. For u guys. That. Do this. In my mind. Dedicated. Loads. Would. Be. The way. Togo. You make. It. Interesting. Thanks
I believe that Indiana roads are worse than Michigan's now. I remember when you thought every bridge transition was going to rip off your steer axle, then they did some work on them, and let the rest rot away. I am shocked that the wood was still on your trailer. Be safe out there.
i ended up going through the worlds largest truck stop and saw you there. it was 2am at the time so I didn't say hi but it was nice to finally see you or the truck.
Here in the Uk we’re at roughly £7.50 for a gallon of diesel just now, enjoy your “cheap fuel” while you can. 😱😱😱😱 but I’m getting around 8.9 to 9.5 mpg fully freighted to 44tonnes.
Just track the WTI price Dan that will give you a heads up on fuel trends...usually...I will say though, if things further escalate in the Middle East and Iran gets pummeled, the WTI price will go ballistic.
After all the years of watching you Dan, I finally saw you Saturday morning on I-74 near Woodhull. I was heading west bound in a concrete pump! Must not of made the final cut in the video I didn't notice it! Your truck looks good going down the road with that Dorsey trailer! I drive a 389 pete daily with a reitnouer flatbed conestoga, sharp setup as well. My boss likes nice things lol. Awesome to finally see you out, take care, thanks for the videos.
Thankyou for the videos, been watching you for quite a few years & always look out for the next one. Visited the states last month for the first time with my wife ( Elvis tour) for my wife & got talking to a trucker & said I drive a truck in the uk. Said that mine was limited to 56 mph as most of them are here. I also said my trailer is 16' 04" high he said that would be a problem over there . He was from Texas & said speed limit 80 mph. He was driving a peterbuilt, got to be honest, those trucks are just perfect to look at. Keep the videos coming whenever you can. My wife just loves that dog Bailey.
SUMMER'S METAL POLISH Get you a bottle of that Dan , It is real easy to use , and them tanks and rims will shine like a diamond in a goat's ass 🕶 I believe you have to ordered online be safe take care yourselve Dan
Thank you for posting all the great videos on your RUclips channel. I really enjoy all the interesting informative background storylines included in every video . I'm interested in what types of protection products your using on the different materials on your equipment . I get a big kick out of watching your little dog she doesn't miss anything . Is there a app that rates truck stops / business or do you keep a personal record of information . Oh my goodness seeing the negative things some people are doing upsets me . The sound of your motor would make a calming ASMR recording .
I know you get a lot of comments, so I understand. If you see this I was excited that Hastings, Ne was a destination for you this week. I live in Hastings and probably know where you took the air conditioner and where you picked up that load going to Ohio. I would have been great to meet up. Maybe next time.
Dan, i heard some noice from your seatbelt when you pulled it out. I had a friend back in the days who also had a sound from his seatbelt in his car, but he didn´t care about it. A few months later he was on a long trip alone in his car to deliever it to a new owner. He was hit head-on by a car that had summertires on at black ice. My friends seatbelt did not function properly and he was killed instantly. The outcome would probably have been something else if he had checked the sound and replaced it, said the EMS and Police at the scene. I know it´s irritating when random people "tell" you to check things, but can you please at least be aware of it and test it? ❤
you think that pilot is tight, should look a the one in Medford, Ore. sometimes i stay overnight, if opened up enough other times i just stop for my monthly chicken raid at KFC. :)
You think maybe its because of corruption, that some of these states infrastructure is much better than others? We live in Ohio and also have a farm in Arkansas, and in the county we live in Oh, the roads and bridges are in great upkeep, but the same roads in Arkansas county of our farm only gets slagged once in a great while, and Arkansas taxes are way higher. Bill
Just west of that exit, there is a scale in the roadway going west. The cop sits underneath the bridge with his computer. Dot will be on the next ramp. They are not there every day, of course. Indiana is a never ending construction zone.
you remember what the governor of Michigan used federal money on, which is was suppose to be used for road maintenance, but he didnt use it for that and the roads were worse than I-10 from Houston to Baton Rogue. the feds finally caught on and either the governor went to prison or lost the election, the roads finally got fixed
have you ever noticed that the states that DON'T have oil drilling platforms or refineries in their state, that the fuel is cheaper, except for Texas which as both. of course as they say the refineries are out of date, havent been upgraded since they were built. then the ones along the beaches get wiped out and production goes down hill.
I sure would like to know to what they do with all that money from the lottery was supposed to go and help fix the roads I've been living here 66 years and I haven't seen much improvement at all have a given and a safe trip talk to you later bye
the entrance to the TA use to be by the 4 wheeler gas station, then they made the truck parking lot bigger and added those buildings north of the lot, closed the entrance by the gas station and opened the one you now use.
Autonomous trucking is already taking humans out of the driver's seat... and that's a good thing for everyone. *_Large Truck Accidents Increased by 26% From 2020 to 2021. The 523,796 incidents involving large trucks in 2021 is a substantial increase from 2020 when just 415,444 truck-related incidents occurred._* The writing is on the wall, it's time to embrace the future and pick something else that you are able to do for pay.
They steal the supposed fuel tax that is suppose to go to roads but put it for their pet projects because those who run the state do not drive the main or rural highways.
Your concern about fuel prices shows how difficult it is for owner operator to make a living. You’re doing what you love but it won’t make you rich. Future owner operators be advised.
One of the reasons I like your channel is that you stay so calm in the face of aggravating stuff going on around you like in that Pilot there. That stuff tends to make me angry for hours, I wish I could brush it off like you. I think it's starting to affect my mental health, sometimes I really worry about it. Maybe if you get a chance you can comment on how you stay so cool under the stresses of this job and give whatever tips you have learned for coping with negative emotions
Thank Dan for your time and another interesting video of your life on the American highway keep them coming and stay safe 🌵🇬🇧👍
Here in the UK we're getting pretty rough roads and pot holes like moon craters. The powers that be seem reluctant to spend money on infrastructure.
What breed is Bailey? A corgi?
They are playing a lot of games with fuel and gasoline prices. I live in the Phx metro area gas around here is pretty much $5/gallon for regular 87. I was in Kingman today and got gas at $3.99. Looks to me like they are tacking on an extra dollar to stiff everyone in the valley.
Does the Valley require specially formulated gas to cut down on smog?
@@jamessimms415 yes
What chokes me is the fuel brokers, load up tankers and sell it to Europe, at a much higher price, so we get to pay more, not as high as Europe though. They even shipped some tankers out of New York, end of the pipeline.
Best wishes all.
Hey Daniel. You and all the 🚛 see a lot of the 🌎🌍🌏 and you give us a chance to enjoy that part of it with your 👁️👁️. Winter Spring summer and Fall. You truckers out there doing what you do. Satisfying people for their needs. 👏👏👏👏👏. B SAFE sir 🇺🇲
🚛 💨 💨 💨
Dan everybody needs to laugh every day. You gave me my 1st of the day with your tarp comment. I have to admit does look good. Take care sir.
Greetings, Dan,
I first wanted to thank you for answering my question about the Working Load Limit on the J hooks. I have started working for a flat-bed trucking company and have watched your videos on RUclips for many years. My father was a Steel Hauler many many years ago. It has been my dream to drive a truck for many years. My wife wouldn’t let me until recently because of the lack of money you get paid. Company driver not OO like my father and yourself. Many stories I could tell you about my father and his career. He was actually killed in his truck in the late 60’s when trucks were no where near as safe as now. I’m a little older than you so yes, I remember the 60’s. Anyway a long way to tell you that I appreciate the opportunity to ask you questions and your responses. My question from your most recent posting. I see that you used both bungies and I believe 2” straps. I can’t remember from your other videos, do you always utilize straps as well as bungies when adding tarps?
Thank You Again, Dan
Michigan Roads are HORRIBLE 🤬 I guess they spend the money on lining their pockets instead of the lining the roads 😭
Give the PA roads a try, they are rough too.
That section of I-70 between Indianapolis and the Ohio line has been terrible for quite some time. It seems like they resurface one part and the part they re-did 6-8 months earlier is in terrible shape again. My theory is it has something to do with going with the lowest bidder, although it is a very heavy traffic area for semis both directions. I try to avoid it if possible, although the restaurant at that Petro you were at is pretty good.
traction in the winter.... I grew up along 70 @ 75 there and even in the 70's it was a $hit$how.
Not sure Why more people Don’t Spend the $’s and Purchase a Quality “Dorsey Trailer” Made in the U.S.A. Fuel Savings was Huge for Quantity Purchased. 👍
Bonjour SuperTruckerDan Je regarde vos vidéos depuis pratiquement le début de votre chaîne j'ai vue toutes vos vidéos j'avoue n'avoir fais que 2 ou 3 commentaires. Grace a vous je voyage sur les routes d'Amérique du Nord avec Grand plaisir vous me faites une immense joie --- Alain --- FRANCE
You are right, Dan. I70 in Indiana is terrible. I believe I lost a kidney at Mile Marker 140 two days ago.
Be safe.
🤣🤣 I think I ran over your kidney 😂😂
They have two seasons: winter and pothole season.
It's right next to my spleen and #4 vertebrae
It’s sad it can take as lil as 5 min sitting a truck stop to see/witness the bottom gene pool of society! It’s quite depressing makes you wonder what your apart of out here?
Cheers be safe Dan!
Dan. it looks like it’s about time for you to change your seatbelt. I live full-time in my diesel pusher motorhome and I do believe Arizona has some of the worst roads that I’ve driven on this past summer going all the way up into Idaho. 40 from Vegas to Kingman is especially bad.
DAN the Man ? Where you and your sweet dog been so long ? Maybe youtube haven't been sending me updates ?? ✌🤔👍👏👋🛐🕊👀✝️♥️☝️
I have a picture of you parked at the Petro there where you washed the truck. As always you were nosed in. This is when you were driving the white 379.
Dan Dan the professional flat deck man. Loved the video Dan. You have got one sharp looking unit. I remember when you got the Dorsey. It has served you well. That looked like kind of a crazy load to secure to the deck. Your nothing but a pro. Have a great and a safe day. Happy trails and happy motoring…
great vid dan! the night video is really good. your getting really good at this ..(-:
Winter! I'll give you consideration because you're from Arizona. In the rest of the country, we call it fall. Winter doesn't start for 3 months.
Thank god. For. Companies that. Try. To. Help. Employee s. Five months. In 2000. Drove. I was. 45 years. Old. Took. Six week. Driving course. I was. Lucky. No. Accidents. But. It. Was not. For. Me. Have. Lots of. Respect. For u guys. That. Do this. In my mind. Dedicated. Loads. Would. Be. The way. Togo. You make. It. Interesting. Thanks
Fuel came down but went right back up 4 days later. Safe Travels and God-bless
Fuel price drop…. Not for long with the weekend news😮
I believe that Indiana roads are worse than Michigan's now. I remember when you thought every bridge transition was going to rip off your steer axle, then they did some work on them, and let the rest rot away. I am shocked that the wood was still on your trailer.
Be safe out there.
If you have to check every day on the fuel price to decide if a load is profitable then something is wrong with the system...
If you don't check, you shouldn't be in business.
Seen you headed west bound on I-80 in Indiana, we was headed east. Safe travels! 👍🇺🇸
All that fuel tax is used to cover other political choices. Stay safe. Yes, be proud of a good tarp job.
We think of I 81 in Va. the same. Better use a little extra Polygrip on your dentures when on 81! 😁
i ended up going through the worlds largest truck stop and saw you there. it was 2am at the time so I didn't say hi but it was nice to finally see you or the truck.
Another good one Dan KEEP ON TRUCKIN 🚛🐘👍🇺🇲
Money isn't being used for roads as it should be.
When I was driving I would have Blue Beacon cover the tanks up so the brightener would not dull the tanks after I polished them. Just a thought
I was on your route today. It was chilly this morning in Nebraska 👍
Here in the Uk we’re at roughly £7.50 for a gallon of diesel just now, enjoy your “cheap fuel” while you can. 😱😱😱😱 but I’m getting around 8.9 to 9.5 mpg fully freighted to 44tonnes.
Stay safe brother from the imperial county California 👍👍🇺🇲
Here in Finland 1 gallon diesel costs about 7,5 dollars. Very cheap..🤣🤣
Great video ( Camara & audio are super crisp ) and the music went absolutely perfect ... RELAXING 🎼
Just track the WTI price Dan that will give you a heads up on fuel trends...usually...I will say though, if things further escalate in the Middle East and Iran gets pummeled, the WTI price will go ballistic.
After all the years of watching you Dan, I finally saw you Saturday morning on I-74 near Woodhull. I was heading west bound in a concrete pump! Must not of made the final cut in the video I didn't notice it! Your truck looks good going down the road with that Dorsey trailer! I drive a 389 pete daily with a reitnouer flatbed conestoga, sharp setup as well. My boss likes nice things lol. Awesome to finally see you out, take care, thanks for the videos.
Thankyou for the videos, been watching you for quite a few years & always look out for the next one. Visited the states last month for the first time with my wife ( Elvis tour) for my wife & got talking to a trucker & said I drive a truck in the uk. Said that mine was limited to 56 mph as most of them are here. I also said my trailer is 16' 04" high he said that would be a problem over there . He was from Texas & said speed limit 80 mph. He was driving a peterbuilt, got to be honest, those trucks are just perfect to look at. Keep the videos coming whenever you can. My wife just loves that dog Bailey.
SUMMER'S METAL POLISH
Get you a bottle of that Dan ,
It is real easy to use , and them tanks and rims will shine like a diamond in a goat's ass 🕶 I believe you have to ordered online
be safe take care yourselve Dan
Grumpy Dan makes me laugh. Safe travels.
I 70 east of Indy is named “The Ho Chi Minh Trail”. It is pitiful. I took my Rv that way and you can’t hold a conversation. Never again.
I stay primarily in the PNW but when I do go to AZ say say the same thing about I-40 between Kingman and Flagstaff.
You and Bailey both stay safe out there🚛
Thank you for posting all the great videos on your RUclips channel. I really enjoy all the interesting informative background storylines included in every video . I'm interested in what types of protection products your using on the different materials on your equipment . I get a big kick out of watching your little dog she doesn't miss anything . Is there a app that rates truck stops / business or do you keep a personal record of information . Oh my goodness seeing the negative things some people are doing upsets me . The sound of your motor would make a calming ASMR recording .
As always, an enjoyable way to spend 20/25 minutes is watching one of your videos.
Thanks Dan.
Safe Travels. Love ❤❤❤❤Miss Bailey. Give Miss Bailey a hug, smooches, & scratches behind both ears.
How many miles on your trailor
I know you get a lot of comments, so I understand. If you see this I was excited that Hastings, Ne was a destination for you this week. I live in Hastings and probably know where you took the air conditioner and where you picked up that load going to Ohio. I would have been great to meet up. Maybe next time.
Dan, i heard some noice from your seatbelt when you pulled it out. I had a friend back in the days who also had a sound from his seatbelt in his car, but he didn´t care about it. A few months later he was on a long trip alone in his car to deliever it to a new owner. He was hit head-on by a car that had summertires on at black ice. My friends seatbelt did not function properly and he was killed instantly. The outcome would probably have been something else if he had checked the sound and replaced it, said the EMS and Police at the scene.
I know it´s irritating when random people "tell" you to check things, but can you please at least be aware of it and test it?
❤
you think that pilot is tight, should look a the one in Medford, Ore. sometimes i stay overnight, if opened up enough other times i just stop for my monthly chicken raid at KFC. :)
Dan diesel down here in Ft. Worth, the last time I looked a couple of days ago was $3.99 I believe!..
Hi Dan been watching your videos for a few years now and never disappointed with your vids. Keep up the good work. From. UK veteran.
You think maybe its because of corruption, that some of these states infrastructure is much better than others? We live in Ohio and also have a farm in Arkansas, and in the county we live in Oh, the roads and bridges are in great upkeep, but the same roads in Arkansas county of our farm only gets slagged once in a great while, and Arkansas taxes are way higher. Bill
DID YOU NOTICE THE TRUCK HAULING THE INSULATION HAS ALL HIS STRAPS OUTSIDE THE RUB RAIL??? WOULD BE SOME EXPENSIVE TICKETS 😂😂😂😂
Just west of that exit, there is a scale in the roadway going west. The cop sits underneath the bridge with his computer. Dot will be on the next ramp. They are not there every day, of course. Indiana is a never ending construction zone.
you remember what the governor of Michigan used federal money on, which is was suppose to be used for road maintenance, but he didnt use it for that and the roads were worse than I-10 from Houston to Baton Rogue. the feds finally caught on and either the governor went to prison or lost the election, the roads finally got fixed
I’m gonna go in the politicians pocket and side chicks pocket
Careful. Old-Men are always taking about fuel prices. Stay safe.
Welcome to Ohio! I work in Hubbard on I80 and live 30 minutes away.
Welcome back my friend and Bailey and you guys have a wonderful day
Gas mileage probably improved with the work you had done, less rolling resistance.
have you ever noticed that the states that DON'T have oil drilling platforms or refineries in their state, that the fuel is cheaper, except for Texas which as both. of course as they say the refineries are out of date, havent been upgraded since they were built. then the ones along the beaches get wiped out and production goes down hill.
Out of curiosity, with all the driving you do why not upgrade your headlights to LED?
In a previous video you had the camera in back by the stacks. That sure sounded good, could you do more often😎
Saw a sliding winch over the tractor tandem, we are to!d you resist placement over (above) the wheels ❓❓
I sure would like to know to what they do with all that money from the lottery was supposed to go and help fix the roads I've been living here 66 years and I haven't seen much improvement at all have a given and a safe trip talk to you later bye
What 3 yrs. Man how time flies. Seams like you just bought it a year ago crazy.
Dan you really look cool with your blue shirt and black rimmed glasses (clean & fresh)
Diesel in NZ is around $NZ16 a gallon which is about $US8 a gallon. I suppose the trucking companies get it for less than that. LYW !
Fastest windows in the west 17:14
Man that was quick
Thanks for the video
Hi Dan, Time for another Hi Teresa sign??? Stay safe and warm out there.....
You and Bailey stay safe out there. Where I live in Nebraska out buy North Platte it was 26°this morning.
Saudis and Russians announced cuts to crude production a month ago, so expect this to eventually impact prices at the pumps.
Money goes to folks pockets for their steak dinners and so they can afford the fuel in the Cadillac and Benz lol, stay safe driver 👍
This guys the best
There’s levels to everything and some just make everything look easy.
Fuel prices are down everywhere but Washington state we are still at almost $5
Regular gas here in Doylestown OH where I live has dropped to $3.09 a gallon but some stations are still $3.16 a gallon
No need to answer all comments. Thank you for sharing your day(s).
I enjoy watching your videos. Keep on trucking!
the entrance to the TA use to be by the 4 wheeler gas station, then they made the truck parking lot bigger and added those buildings north of the lot, closed the entrance by the gas station and opened the one you now use.
Hey Dan, are you interested in selling your white truck? I would love to put it to work!
All those crazy pipe pieces can be challenging to strap down. Check check and double check. I think florida roads are pretty smooth and flat no hills
Autonomous trucking is already taking humans out of the driver's seat... and that's a good thing for everyone. *_Large Truck Accidents Increased by 26% From 2020 to 2021. The 523,796 incidents involving large trucks in 2021 is a substantial increase from 2020 when just 415,444 truck-related incidents occurred._* The writing is on the wall, it's time to embrace the future and pick something else that you are able to do for pay.
Don't get your hopes up. For every "autonomous" truck on the road in the next twenty years, there will be 10000 with drivers.
They steal the supposed fuel tax that is suppose to go to roads but put it for their pet projects because those who run the state do not drive the main or rural highways.
Have a Pro do your Tanks? Tax deductible??
Dan, can you spec these trailers where one or the other axle is liftable?, rather than just the front?
I 70 should be better maintained since the amount to traffic that travels on it.
Piss bottles on the ground will make u grumpy
Hamas just called fuel prices will be going up again.
Watched a lot of your episodes you sure do have a lot of beanies😮
Good to see you .
Indiana has the worst roads for the longest time so where is the money going
Hey Mr. Dan,
I totally agree about Indiana roads. I've been there, done that ! Love you vlogs.
Fuel prices here in Oregon still at 4.50 a gallon
Did the block slip out on the rear rack drive side dan.
Your concern about fuel prices shows how difficult it is for owner operator to make a living. You’re doing what you love but it won’t make you rich. Future owner operators be advised.
Thanks for watching 😁
It's called the "Hoosier" state for a reason. 😅