Trucking In America's Extreme Cold & Snow States

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@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY Жыл бұрын

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@marcosgarcia11084 Жыл бұрын

Your catch frazes are epic MY GUY.....you definitely should start putting them on shirts.

@centriccashew6473 Жыл бұрын

Do you have any idea when GP transco? It's gonna release the video that they did on you on their own KZfaq channel it's been 13 days now. Meanwhile you just pumped out like 5+ videos. They should have a whole team editing their KZfaq videos and you're you're a solo guy and you're outpacing them.

@mikebloo81 Жыл бұрын

Hide your numbers

@SABSCORPION Жыл бұрын

Truck stop B it's my ancer because A I'm driving I'm not working so much fisicly to sweat and B even now in Germany it's cold and idk why but my shower from time to time doesn't want to give me warm whater when it's cold outside so I shower once at Tuesday and 1 Sunday and call me creazy but after shower I can't sleep well I make very hot showers I mean so hot that you can't bread right so hot that my skin turned Red so hot that when I'm done stim comes out of my skin And than I feel hot I feel cold it's hot again I'm freazing I hate that fealing but the 2,3 day whitout shower I sleep so well idk why but so am I on summer the situation changes Shower every day maibe even 3,4 times a day with cold whater so exoly it depends on the time Cold time B warm time A

@alexclement7221 Жыл бұрын

"All wheel drive"??? Alex, your truck does NOT have "AWD". That switch is probably the Power Divider switch. It locks output from the forward differential to the rear differential. Not even close to being "all wheel drive"; your front axle is NOT powered.

@Alexpa03 Жыл бұрын

10 points for you wow…. We all knew what he mean man no need for all the details

@WestTexasCustomPC 10 ай бұрын

I know so many truck drivers that refer to that switch as either AWD, or my personal favorite: 4x4. And some of these drivers have been in the seat for well over 20 years. I personally call it the “diff switch” but it’s whatever.

@davelarson5672 5 ай бұрын

You’re right, we all knew he’s a stupid idiot.

@user-hr3jp4wd8c Ай бұрын

How much does he really know about this truck? Awd he is uninformed about trucks hopefully he will learn. I get a headache from tic tok tic tok

@alexclement7221 Ай бұрын

@@user-hr3jp4wd8c I never watch tic-toc; it seems to be mostly teenagers doing spastic dancing where they stand in one place and flail their limbs around....

@carguy6865 Жыл бұрын

The sound track of Alex’s life is “tick tock tick tock tick tock…” :)

@user-hr3jp4wd8c Ай бұрын

Hallelujah!

@megadeth-1a885 Жыл бұрын

Make sure you are using cold weather windshield washer fluid and it wont freeze. Its a thing.

@jerrybohringer4894 Жыл бұрын

If you put a bottle of rubbing alcohol in your wiper fluid. It will keep your window from frosting over.

@romainwright8824 Жыл бұрын

It’s not all wheel drive … it’s diff lock .. and it shouldn’t be engaged while driving at certain speed … that’s why your truck is begging for mercy

@davelarson5672 5 ай бұрын

Again, he doesn’t belong on the road. He needs to get some experience before he posts stupid stuff.

@bryanpiller5636 Жыл бұрын

Alex, quick fix for the frozen lock. Use a lighter to heat up the key 🔑 👊

@thomasmccardle725 Жыл бұрын

I hope you get to feeling better soon 🙏🙏🙏, it’s great to see you posting even though you’re under the weather! Stay safe and always be awesome Alex!

@Adam_Gray Жыл бұрын

Note to Alex: WD40 will prevent lock from freezing, just spray in lock chamber where the key is inserted and the top of lock where the mechanism closes to lock/unlock. Works on key hole for doors as well.

@dustyc324 Жыл бұрын

Olive oil won't wash away like wd40. wd is good for right now. It dose strip away all lube thay was there. WD40 is not a long term lubricant.

@Adam_Gray Жыл бұрын

@@dustyc324 this was sent in reply to a temporary solution to the current freeze problem. Thank for your input.

@dustyc324 Жыл бұрын

@@Adam_Gray right on. his freeze up was days ago. maybe weeks. thanks for your input.

@46GarageUSA Жыл бұрын

Any Silicon Spray is better, in locks and on rubber door seals

@rubymcnugget Жыл бұрын

It also melts spiders

@brianjones8800 Жыл бұрын

Alex, hope you get over that cold! I really enjoyed this video. Still on the look out for you passing through Dayton, OH area. Keep up the good work, my guy!

@davelarson5672 5 ай бұрын

Good work? He doesn’t belong on the road.

@tutie Жыл бұрын

That line of trucks there where the KWs were are all getting turned in.....they usually turn lease trucks in around 400,000 miles

@rsrdevon Ай бұрын

Recently found your channel. Been binge watching your videos from oldest to newest. At the end of this video you are in my hometown. Janesville, Wisconsin. So cool!

@wingman48146 Жыл бұрын

Gotten a few loads where they don't show the weight on the BOL. Had one the other day in Pennsylvania, that had the weight as 3. Scaled it at CAT, it was 40,000lbs😊

@heihei3453 8 ай бұрын

"Michigan is very hilly" said no one ever except Alex.

@docdeens4030 Жыл бұрын

BTW, the way to tell if you're in Chicago yet is when you hear bullets pinging off your truck

@chrisp4445 Жыл бұрын

I feel your stress. Been there. Unfortunately It happens every now and then. A general part of the business. I wish they would make the places more Truck friendly.

@larryboekeloo5514 Жыл бұрын

When you were in Cadillac, you were right next to Lake Mitchell and Lake Cadillac. You should have stopped and gone ice fishing! It's a blast. Michigan is the best. Thanks for the great video.

@davelarson5672 5 ай бұрын

Don’t talk an idiot into the ice.

@docdeens4030 Жыл бұрын

Really diggin your channel man...always wanted to be a trucker but life never took me in that direction. I like watching you solve problems on the fly and it's always great to watch a young man with work ethic...keep up the good work

@keiths4109 Жыл бұрын

U ever use the truckers slide app?

@davelarson5672 5 ай бұрын

Don’t take his advice. He doesn’t know what he’s doing and to an experienced driver, he’s a flaming idiot.

@guybuddyman838 Жыл бұрын

You are getting better. I see so much improvement and confidence. Helps to have that big brain under pressure😂

@ngabotuyishime7075 Жыл бұрын

Yea Alex got me keep saying I got big brain every time when am baking up 😭😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@betzaidavazquez5579 Жыл бұрын

Not a trucker ,but I enjoy your channel, personality and work ethic. Thanks for the longer video ,it was fun and always learning something new with ya. 😊🙏🧠✌

@PDunlo Жыл бұрын

“How come I never get deliveries to Florida?” You’re always the new guy bro you get the shit routes for the first year or two at a company

@Brian-jk2ih Жыл бұрын

Florida is a big end. Most truckers have to deadhead out, thus losing money

@PDunlo Жыл бұрын

@@Brian-jk2ih that’s a great point I didn’t think of that. South Florida for sure is a dead end so much wasted gas/time just getting back up

@williammills6060 Жыл бұрын

That's the one state I hate as much as California lmao especially once you get down towards Miami or almost anywhere on the turnpike

@wei8280 Жыл бұрын

4:48. Would love to see one day Alex opens his trailer to see his haul was just one single small item. Either a box or better yet 1 single empty plastic water bottle that required him to drive 700 miles. Oh and that water bottle took them 1 hour to load. I'm in NYC and a certain portion of 495 in Long Island has a hill and always volume traffic simply cuz ppl can't drive and step on gas more when going up hill or let off gas going downhill. Instead you see cars braking cuz ppl going too fast down or cars braking cuz cars in front slowing. Lastly humans are too curious, everytime something in the side of highway even if it's on opposite side they have to slow down to look, I mean you can still look going at 55 mph speed limit instead of going 25-30 mph. Driving is so frustrating when majority of drivers are not paying attention or too easily distracted. DMV needs to make it harder for ppl to get licenses and certain ppl need license renewal tests.

@mrwilson7617 Жыл бұрын

I feel ya' buddy. I'm here on LI too and am on the road all day. The idiots on the road here are infuriating !! I'm parkway legal so I get around better than most trucks. I just never put myself in a spot where I'm in a rush.

@kevinmclaughlin8503 Жыл бұрын

Never look to merge. You are causing more problems slowing down. Hammer down when you get on the on ramp. They have a shoulder you can run if nobody will let you in.

@kevinmclaughlin8503 Жыл бұрын

I meant, make sure nobody is coming but hammer down. Sometimes being cautious will make a big mistake. You don’t want to be merging on the highway 35 miles an hour..

@thomasmccardle725 Жыл бұрын

Come south and enjoy the spring warmth!

@AZVIDS Жыл бұрын

Waiting for the “Big Brain” merch….seriously, it cracks me up everytime👍⏫🧠

@Ntxchaelieok Жыл бұрын

LOVE THE VIDDDSSSS

@smartass5599 Жыл бұрын

That sucks when your windshield wiper fluid freezes, in winter time use the 32 below, - 32 works good

@rogergraves242 6 ай бұрын

Sometimes & then some times not good to go thru Snow.

@kandtherestcandtherest9080 3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@michaelmarion7161 Жыл бұрын

Welcome back channel and happy Tuesday

@piotrkopczynski6875 2 ай бұрын

13:50 In Europe for loading truck like that you will get in REAL trouble as a Driver... Cargo can fall off the pallet, pallet itself can slide... Big mess even if you turn too hard... In Europe pallets that do not touch each other need to be strapped down to the floor and then the cargo needs to be strapped to the floor so it can not move... So usually pallets are packed as tight as possible so that you can use less straps... It is normal to use 2-4 straps per pallet if they are not packed tight... In USA it seems 1 strap for entire trailer is all it takes... Law aside, it's just dangerous not to strap cargo...

@evancline24 Жыл бұрын

Anyone else noticing the bad frame rate?

@18wheeler77 Жыл бұрын

5:26 that company TSI is from my hometown.

@Chesterbarnes1 4 ай бұрын

Alex when are you going to start driving that beautiful Ken Worth truck on the highway? We want to see some of the countryside

@Cowloverdude Жыл бұрын

Heyyy welcome to Michigan!! Come by Metro Detroit lots of trucks around here come visit lol

@mrsevenfold9702 9 ай бұрын

Alex and the lock 😂😂😂😂

@Jay_Force_One 8 ай бұрын

That truck does not have All Wheel Drive. I’m unaware of any manufacturer that offers All Wheel Drive for Conventional Tractor-Trailers. There are a few Logging/Off Road Variants that are 6X6, but on the road Semis are by majority 4x6. I believe what you’re referring to is a locking differential. Which is not even remotely similar to All Wheel Drive. It just makes all of the powered wheels turn at the same speed to reduce slipping and apply more power to the wheels with traction.

@mwatwell67 Жыл бұрын

Add some rubbing alcohol to the washer fluid.

@georgeesquivel8623 Жыл бұрын

Hahaha it's winter,I'm in Minnesota same freaking even worst here!!!

@tutie Жыл бұрын

You gotta do the steers....then pull your drives up on the scales then subtract the steer weight from that and then do the whole gross weight and subtract the first 2 weights to get your trailer weight.....much easier that way lol

@symbolhuntscratcher4396 Жыл бұрын

Hey hey Alex good morning hopefully you do get better soon...I submitted my application yesterday morning and got accepted by the evening time, I definitely used your link and got on board..starting Monday coming up brother thank you of course I hope the referral helps you well

@Forverlost2017 Жыл бұрын

These new trucks inside don't even look like a rig from the past.

@TrippyMane405 Жыл бұрын

Love the confidence

@chrisp4445 Жыл бұрын

Nebraska is no breeze either. So, good luck with that also. Be on your “P’s & Q’s out there.

@Bgo909 2 ай бұрын

This is the kinda weather my system was designed for

@narrowpath2980 Жыл бұрын

That big brain was in good working condition my friend. 😂 Alex it’s recommended 28f and below to get some antifreeze wiper fluid or put a cap of alcohol. Hot shower trumps not hot shower. Stay safe out there Alex.

@user-uu4gn4ii3p 7 ай бұрын

Anytime when you have or dealing with windshield washer not spraying properly, should use Windshield washer Anti -freeze like Rain X

@ilovetotri23 Жыл бұрын

I would pick truck stop B. I need the water to be hot! However, if I have to start tracking points, all bets are off.

@18wheeler77 Жыл бұрын

12:12 Alex the big brain!

@racerjason2910 9 ай бұрын

18 degrees in Michigan? You're lucky it's not colder to be honest.

@WestTexasCustomPC 10 ай бұрын

I’m assuming truck stop A is pilot, because that’s the exact experience I’ve had with them.

@rebeltrucker Жыл бұрын

They are prepping them for trade In or sale.

@andytrucking Жыл бұрын

HEY MAN WHAT INTERNET SERVICE YOU USE TO LOAD VIDEOS TO YOUR CHANNEL ON THE ROAD?

@sarahkingston7421 Жыл бұрын

Good morning Alex.. I am home for a few days off to heal my back. Happy to spend the morning with you..🇨🇦❤️

@matthewcurran82 Жыл бұрын

They don't call em Freightshakers for nothin'🤣🤣

@JKSpencerTruckingInc 6 ай бұрын

Hey Alex. Love your vids. Im sure someone has mentioned it but a quick way of getting your wipers to work is use a glass of hot water and pour it over it.

@davelarson5672 5 ай бұрын

That will crack the windshield. Buy winter washing fluid or add rubbing alcohol to the reservoir.

@TheSkaterkid91 Жыл бұрын

Hey Alex try being in -15 with a wind chill making it feel like -30 and no bunk heater and you can't idle the truck.

@okwhatdidyoudo Жыл бұрын

(Can't say first thought, can't say first thought)..... forget that

@johnnethery3661 Жыл бұрын

Alex, harbor freight has a cheap angle grinder, cordless, perfect for cutting locks,

@alexclement7221 Жыл бұрын

29:00: I see the Dan Ryan expressway is still the same.....

@williamvangorden44 8 ай бұрын

That happened to me a couple times .

@jlbrown3131 Жыл бұрын

Would’ve been a lot easier to weigh front axles then the drives and front axle. Subtract that weight from from front axle and you have drive axle weight. Then weigh it all and subtract the front and drive total from total weight.

@edlinke2368 Жыл бұрын

get well soon can u put the camira outside so we can see the scenery better i used to watch some1 else but he put his cam down by the back tire i.m not into looking at tires 😄

@brownbagg Жыл бұрын

you sure love that noisy hazzard light

@evancline24 Жыл бұрын

Hello from Michigan!

@bendover7087 11 ай бұрын

Alex. Question, why do automatic transmission trucks have wheel covers on the drive wheels? I love your videos and your enthusiasm.

@WestTexasCustomPC 10 ай бұрын

I can answer this. It has nothing to do with the transmission and everything to do with aerodynamics and fuel economy. The correlation is that most fleets use both automatic transmissions and aerodynamic wheel covers whereas manual trucks are usually favored by owner/ops and they could care less about a .005mpg increase as they’re just one truck.

@kevincain2697 Жыл бұрын

Well I just got over the stomach flu , I know what u'r going through. I just got off my 3rd shift job . It sucks got to save some money ,so I can get my CDL another try . U drive carefull 🙏😇👍 and take care of yourself .

@marcosgarcia11084 Жыл бұрын

17:19-oooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh "its was at this moment alex new he F'd up😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

@aridianknight3576 Жыл бұрын

Some music for the road! Quest for fire - strange waves Electric Guest - troubleman Peach Pit - Peach pit

@Mikes.hobbies-life. Жыл бұрын

Possibly when GPS gets glitchy it may need software updates.

@weirdfan88 11 ай бұрын

Those Kenworths are probably being sold which is why they took the logos and numbers off

@stevennovakovich2525 7 ай бұрын

Regarding your oddly-behaving GPS, if it offered you a drop-down with many possibilities for the address you likely chose the wrong address. Happens a lot.

@joaobosco3872 Жыл бұрын

Thank you all fine Alex

@Nightmare_Logistics Жыл бұрын

Alex, Knight and Swift just bought US Xpress for $808 million FYI

@harold1901 Жыл бұрын

I used to carry a small torch with me and when my padlock gets frozen, i just heat the lock and the key and bam unlock it.

@jackmahle8680 Жыл бұрын

depends on what your hualing.😇

@justfIy 7 ай бұрын

3:46 😂😂😂

@Jacob_Gamer7677 Жыл бұрын

video was lagging a bit but great video👍🏻

@thedreamwalk3r Жыл бұрын

Conoces algún programa para aplicar como conductor estando fuera de estados unidos?

@darrylwmurphy738 Жыл бұрын

Alex, you may not know this? Your truck and other trucks has a personality.

@rwodka21 Жыл бұрын

A little bit of rubbing alcohol will help if you don't have the wd-40 but make sure you don't buy the really cheap washer fluid that isn't rated for the low temps

@jackmahle8680 Жыл бұрын

Better too use a sandwich bag with a zip ties on lock. then WD. unless you like the smell in your truck cab. on your keys and hands..

@jeffreymay7790 Жыл бұрын

Try Harbor freight to get your wheel chock. They are a lot more cheaper than $40.

@kevinwill8542 Жыл бұрын

Love the longer videos

@Omar_The_Sosa Жыл бұрын

Just one observation… always look at the routes, roads or highways you’re gonna take before leaving for your destination. Be prepared for detours and roads closures. Plan ahead, make sure you trip planned before moving.

@scooter2kool173 Жыл бұрын

20deg in the Midwest is t shirt weather in deep weather. If you know u know.

@conman2696 Жыл бұрын

I really hope you ain’t driving down the road with the dif lock locked in 😂 that’s so bad an the rear ends. That’s primarily used for when you have poor traction to just get going

@stephenadams5293 Жыл бұрын

International LT is a nice truck, as a company truck.

@terrygreg1988 Жыл бұрын

2 👍👍 up bro stay safe out there 🤞🥾🇺🇸

@Frank-ul1qs Жыл бұрын

Hey ,, keep on truck-in 🌎

@brothersgrimmshow2496 Жыл бұрын

I think you drive during summer months then coach tennis in Florida during the winter

@mikerod1864 Жыл бұрын

Hey Alex. Is that good GPS you using. Is it pretty much accurate..

@anthonylagunas6737 Жыл бұрын

You must have a super truck, all wheel drive. It is just engaging all drive axles. Noise us because you are going to fast.

@nickelnickel863 Жыл бұрын

18 degrees is warm for winter

@aj_w9217 Жыл бұрын

Im from Michigan, and It has been cold lately Hope you have been staying warm!

@Falcon163 Жыл бұрын

After watching this I am curious as to how often you wash your truck?

@MrMiyagii0 Жыл бұрын

Truck stop B, because I get free showers since I’ve pumped so many gallons of diesel already.

@michaeljones6686 Жыл бұрын

Good morning Alex....WD40 works as a great de-icer for locks and spray it in the door locks to keep them working clean too

@im_the_kerminator Жыл бұрын

Hello from Michigan

@cristianv1078 Жыл бұрын

Yo can control down hill easy with the engine break not touching the breaks only case if necessary. If you have enough space, you can use break 1 more close cars 2 super close car 3 if you’re going down hill with a grade you set a speed, use the break 1 and push cruise control one down. That’s is a good way to break without using the air breaks.

@scottied67 Жыл бұрын

Brakes

@sumanthm629 Жыл бұрын

Carry paracetamol with you - helpful when you are sick running temperature. Drink warm water with some ginger, pepper, turmeric, cloves, cinnamon, apple cider or whatever in this you can find (powder version makes it easier to mix with warm water). Helps to keep throat and nose clear, fight infections. Gargle with warm water and salt, turmeric when you can. Keep yourself warm and protected when stepping out. Stay healthy and safe.