Broke Down And Getting Towed // What To Do Now

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25 күн бұрын

Nothing more to say then it's broke down and I can't fix it where I'm at.
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@garyforney9421 23 күн бұрын

The road is a very lonely place when things go sideways. For what it's worth, you did a very good job explaining things to your viewers. Those of us who have been in that situation were right there with you.

@scottturner3762 23 күн бұрын

Little something to help soften the blow. Hope you get back trucking soon brother!

@Swimmingforlife. 23 күн бұрын

That was so nice of you.

@stevencaka 22 күн бұрын

Hello 👋 Kurt. Hope you get back on the road soon sir. Sometimes things happen for a reason but usually not when you’re trying to make progress.

@lynnhooper7897 21 күн бұрын

Kurt be pimpin’! I am so sorry, Kurt! Been there! The US can be the loneliest place on earth sometimes. I hope they get to you soon, brother!

@David-zs7bi 19 күн бұрын

Sorry to hear about the bad luck,maybe you could work off room & board in the quality inn laundry room .Looks like you have some mean ironing skills, Good luck.

@truckingwithschmidt7120 18 күн бұрын

Scott, we thank you.

@robertbegbie2907 23 күн бұрын

You're "Inner Pimp." omg the water I was drinking went all over the dash, thanks dork, lol

@petedesalvo7398 23 күн бұрын

You can always kick back and watch Trucking with Schmidt videos…

@user-ji6qj5xw8t 23 күн бұрын

+ Or maybe take advantage of the down time to start taking apart fan, shroud, radiator, hoses … eliminating the chance of any surprises later …

@rmeshr3657 23 күн бұрын

Get some sun on those snowman legs 😂

@JamesJones-cf4hw 23 күн бұрын

Man! That leg shot was epic!😂😂😂😂

@Sonoma_Coast 23 күн бұрын

I'm always impressed with Tow truck drivers. What a tough job. Hope they get paid well.

@wadericker4795 24 күн бұрын

It sucks to be broken down out away from home. I spent a week in South Bend Indiana back in the nineties while truck was getting rebuilt at Caterpillar. Blew a tip off a injector and destroyed the motor. Spent 5 days in a hotel in Albany New York because I blew a turbo on a Detroit on a Friday and the shop wasn't going to touch it till Monday. It sucks. Got my purchase, enjoyed the note. Remember talking to me on the phone? Well I jumped in....I have 3 up.

@truckingwithschmidt7120 24 күн бұрын

Yup and I was afraid I was going to be spending time in Chicago

@jackson_68 23 күн бұрын

Well that sucks New trucks, old trucks, middle-aged triucks...they all break.

@happyhighway106 23 күн бұрын

#144 Mr. Schmidt, I know your pain. It will be July 24th, before I can get my Motorhome in the shop for repairs. The R/V Service Centers are very busy at this time of the year. But for you, it's your employment---food on the table. If the wheels aren't turning, your not earning! I'm retired, but not going anywhere soon---wasting my summer away. At the age of 76, I don't have that much time. Happiness is The Highway!

@jimgraves6464 23 күн бұрын

The joys of truckin. Keep the smiles alls one can do

@mttrucking725 23 күн бұрын

Once had same happen to me. Pulled fan off, used pliers to squeeze leaks shut as much as possible and dumped a can of, bad habit tobacco into radiator. Pepper, raw eggs also work. Was enough to slow the leak and get 350 miles back home. Sometimes need some out of the box ingenuity. Good luck partner

@EfficientRVer 23 күн бұрын

On a ski trip in college, some radiator tubes got cut by foreign object damage, in a 1973 Triumph GT6 MK3 2-seater. A friend of mine was in the college auto racing club. He crumpled up aluminum foil, rolled it between his fingers to shape it to fit into each cut tube, with extra inbetween any spaces where he could plug multiple tubes from one gash. Jammed in it, then crimped the tubes any which way we could. Some with pliers, some with hammers from both sides, some doing that in many places. Once a tube is cut and then shut, shutting it in 5 places is better than shutting it in 1 place. Then we loaded 10 gallon jugs of water into the car. Radiator cap on just to the first click, to prevent splashing/bubbling out, but not to create/hold pressure. Every 30 minutes, I stopped and topped up the water. Made it from Killington to Boston using only about 3 or 4 gallons of water. A girl I'd met on that trip, which was during my year off from college (I was invited skiing by my friends on the college newspaper), kindly invited me to spend the night with her, so I could drive home during daylight. That was 46 years ago. Our twins are 36, we've been divorced for 32 years, and all's well that ends well. Which means not having to see each other too often, just when dealing with major family events, now things like grandkid birthday parties. No need to use antifreeze in a system that is leaking it out. Water is fine. Preferably distilled or reverse osmosis, but really anything will do temporarily. Just plan on doing a drain and fill once your system is back up to snuff, and of course don't let it freeze in the meantime without adding antifreeze.

@karenatha7890 16 күн бұрын

Thank you for your story too. Kurt is good hearted trucker and KZfaqr, for sure....

@mattinmississippi8248 24 күн бұрын

Glad you are safe and it wasn't more serious.

@truckingwithschmidt7120 24 күн бұрын

I agree mattin

@paullarkin8536 23 күн бұрын

Kurt... You should have broadcast live when u broke down. I am only about 20 miles from where you broke down in Plymouth. Could have drove down there and helped you out.

@7viewerlogic670 20 күн бұрын

Yes, seen it work for another KZfaq trucker.

@thomaskirkpatrick4031 6 күн бұрын

Man, you're incredibly calm.

@KickininMyRv90 23 күн бұрын

Hope your repairs go well and quickly.

@juliereeves1193 23 күн бұрын

Lol nice legs

@ThePlatinum53 23 күн бұрын

Thank God for wives that get what we are feeling when our ride breaks down. Who are more upset because they know how we feel, and will do whatever it takes to get us home. And they know we are not going to be normal, till our baby (truck) is fixed. And for letting us do a profession, that we never have to grow up. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@kenhubar9934 23 күн бұрын

Can feel your pain .Hang in there Kurt

@ghostrider729 23 күн бұрын

It's a blessing you didn't have the German with you Kurt, man it'd been a lot more do deal with. Hopefully you'll be otr asap. Good luck 🤞

@thewatchmen4920 23 күн бұрын

SCHIMDT. I know that you are about to have some 🤑💵☹️💰🤑 Bill. But it's beyond your control and not on your doing for this to happen. You don't abuse 1st Class you take care of her as much as possible. The most important thing is you are S-A-F-E and not hurt. Only hurt in the pockets. Again just glad you are safe 🚒🚛

@cynnail395 23 күн бұрын

On the bright side, the German is home.😂

@stevevanwagoner4210 23 күн бұрын

Got you on the prayer list at Church here in Topeka Kansas Heritage Baptist Church for speedy fix up of First Class and that you can get back out on the road fairly soon Kurt

@takethatnextstep 22 күн бұрын

My dad was a long-distance trucker back when I was a kid in the 1970's and 1980's. I so remember how it seemed as though every time a holiday or vacation was coming up, his truck would break down. We were okay with it, though. I don't remember us needing therapy or anything as adults, haha. I love watching your channel because it takes me back to my youth.

@BMW_Mustang_Dodge 17 күн бұрын

My uncle had the same thing happen. Well it put a 8 inch hole in the radiator. Went and got a bucket of quick Crete let it dry good, took off the fan, got some buckets of water and hit the road 8 hours home. Sadly happened twice on his t2000 within 3 years and roughly just as far did the same method twice and made it both times without a tow lol!

@joycedellinger2528 23 күн бұрын

Hopefully everything will work out okay. Have faith and I know things will work out. You looked so sad when they hooked up First Class to the tow truck.

@ddraidex6842 19 күн бұрын

I wish you good luck and hope everything works out for you.

@buddywicket5544 23 күн бұрын

Glad you were there instead of up in Chicago a little further like Harvey or somewhere. Keep safe and thanks for the video

@sunnyray2048 22 күн бұрын

🍭Sweet BUMMER😫Man! That hurts! By the Grace of God Opie wasn’t on board with you. My, my, so sorry Kurt. Praying for you & 1rst Class🙏🏼💖👍🏻And this too shall pass🙏🏼💖

@charlesbutler8057 23 күн бұрын

Good thing your load is dry so you don't have to worry about reefer fuel running out. When it rains it pours. Worst part about tractor plus trailer tow is they usually have to disable drive line.

@stevencaka 22 күн бұрын

Or pull the axles which is better like I used to do

@cjwworld 23 күн бұрын

sorry for your troubles, hang in there Kurt

@maxihaugh1267 23 күн бұрын

That stinks Kurt. I was just up there s days ago, you are correct about US-30. The traffic is otherworldly.

@beckyumphrey2626 23 күн бұрын

Sorry for.the bad luck. Glad you are safe.

@chucklester9822 23 күн бұрын

The cat dealership in Hammond was a good shop in the 70s..so hopefully still good work!

@benhesterly462 23 күн бұрын

Man my heart goes out to you, I know it's probably part of the business, but I still feel for you Kurt. Can't wait for you to get home to family.

@leshaunwarren1750 23 күн бұрын

the inner pimp😂 I hate the breakdown for you. get it done and be safe on your travels

@scanadaze 23 күн бұрын

When my dad drove. I was with him. In 88. Kinda the same thing. Not as bad. Bad. The bracket broke and took out the fan that took out a little bit of the radiator. We were in New Jersey. A little playing with the damage. We made it back to Omaha. To the company shop. I feel your pain.

@keneldred9030 23 күн бұрын

I too am glad you are safe and ok. I ‘m also sorry that 1st Class is broken down. The one thing that I ‘m the sorriest for, is the ridiculous amount of money that they’re charging you for it all! May God keep you safe and get you through all this! Keep your chin up. This will all work out!

@justicews 18 күн бұрын

Wow. And I thought I was stuck when my motorcycle broke down on a long out of town trip. Never was stuck like you right now with the meter ticking. Good luck. Never any good decisions. ❤️‍🩹

@p0kerp1aya 11 күн бұрын

That's what they call "Driving Chicago style" if you're going to commit...then stand on it son...no messing around. 😊

@centriccashew6473 24 күн бұрын

Been waiting for this video for almost a week

@truckingwithschmidt7120 24 күн бұрын

Ya, I got behind pretty bad

@charlesdarmanin2079 23 күн бұрын

Hi kert l am Charles from overseas l like to meet you. One day to have a kafe l am in la mars antel 18 July ma be next year stay safe god bless you

@nathanatkisson312 23 күн бұрын

I've been watching for 3 and a half years and never thought I'd hear the words the inner pimp in me come out of your mouth. 😂 Thank you for that laugh.

@texasgilley9533 23 күн бұрын

I would’ve left the trailer at the truckstop put a pin lock on it Kar your dispatcher, sent someone out the bobtail and pick it up. That’s what we used to do.

@russhfan 23 күн бұрын

Took guts to make that video. In a couple days it all be a memory. Best to you.

@amberandrews1795 23 күн бұрын

Glad you were safe Kurt.

@dorrainemarshall800 19 күн бұрын

OMG 😂😂😂😂 the inner pimp story and the Chinese food story. 😂😂😂😂 I am at work watching this and almost busted out laughing....so sorry for your hardship and cost of it all but that story just should have made money for you.....still laughing 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@tomconnell7940 23 күн бұрын

So sorry. Glad you are okay

@chrishelms1967 23 күн бұрын

Glad Opie was at home this Trip

@misterhipster9509 20 күн бұрын

Sometimes metal is better. Sorry for the significant $$$ loss. I inventory Horton, feel your pain.

@boomergirlable 22 күн бұрын

Prayers to you & the mechanic!

@davemccollum2918 22 күн бұрын

Sorry to hear about your shitty luck. Glad that you were able to get sorted and hope that come Monday morning they will get to the repairs straight away. Thanks to Dad and Warden for the willingness to come get you should you need. Hope you get fixed up at a fair cost!!

@mr.lynnrosaasen8218 23 күн бұрын

Praying for you Kurt!

@gordonkraich3129 23 күн бұрын

Sorry for all your trouble Kurt wishing you the best and hope things work out good for you. At least Opie wasn’t with you. That’s one good thing.

@stevevanwagoner4210 23 күн бұрын

Glad everyone is safe and Oppie was home this trip

@scottied67 23 күн бұрын

Back in the day when I owned my own truck, I had a 2200 Honda suitcase generator and a 7000Btu stand up A/C strapped into the passenger seat pointing back to the sleeper. On super hot days I couldn't get it below 85 in the sleeper but whenever the sun went down or it was 90 or less ambient temp, it kept the sleeper cool enough for my dog and me. The generator weighed 56 pounds and the A/C about the same but I got the full benefit of the 400 - 550 pound allowance for APU in various states. All the gasoline to run the generator was tax deductible as well.

@keepupwithspeedy 23 күн бұрын

I am sorry you are stuck. Good luck. I hope it all works out for you.

@fijack4290 22 күн бұрын

Kurt, when I saw First Class being towed I actually cried! Hope she's fixed and back on the road real soon. 🚛

@tammyfese3108 23 күн бұрын

Hi. Sorry your having a run of bad luck. Wish you the best, hope they get the old truck fixed soon. Hang in there

@timpohlman3508 23 күн бұрын

God bless you my friend!!!

@mariannejennisch9293 23 күн бұрын

Glad you are safe and they will get you back on the road

@leokruze7108 23 күн бұрын

So sorry you had to go thru this mess. You are a great driver and enjoy comments. Hopefully you can get back on the road without too much $$ cost. .Best wishes to you and your family

@Snoogleheimer 23 күн бұрын

Damn, that sucks Kurt. Good luck.

@denniscunningham7021 23 күн бұрын

Hang in there, Schmidt. It could be a lot worse!

@Hysteria_1776 23 күн бұрын

Stay strong brother. ❤

@landenanderson4822 20 күн бұрын

man i know that feeling all to well. had my motor let go in iowa a couple months back. being from Tennessee it made for a big headache!

@michellejaquez8809 23 күн бұрын

That stinks to be away from home another awesome video.

@EDD519 23 күн бұрын

thats otr trucking !

@ralphcrisanto5315 22 күн бұрын

Ouch sorry to hear that hopefully it works out for you. Take care and hope it’s not too costly.

@mrmetaldetectorist 23 күн бұрын

It sucks, but at least it was not too bad, and you are safe.

@SamuelManaole 23 күн бұрын

What an unfortunate turn of events. Stay strong pal it'll all work out . Prayers 🙏

@maggieward1892 23 күн бұрын

Dang dude. Rough day. Ouch. You’re a survivor.

@dashhoundlover2837 23 күн бұрын

KURT PRAY ALL WORKS OUT FOR YA MAN THIS STINKS BUT STAY FOCUSED & STAY POSITIVE & 🙏🙏🙏🙏 BE BLESSED & BE SAFE !

@heatherkohlwey8379 24 күн бұрын

Dude, I'm trying to eat here! Those tow operators know what they're doing. Your inner pimp 🤣could really use a vacation. God bless.

@truckingwithschmidt7120 24 күн бұрын

Lol I hear that

@trapnut 23 күн бұрын

😂

@thomaspetersen4598 22 күн бұрын

Hi Kurt. hope all went well. You're being watched in Switzerland. The best of luck. Cheers Thomas

@darrenfike924 21 күн бұрын

Kurt, it aint over till it’s over … stay positive as a cool head will prevail knowing that your kenworth will be repaired and back on road … stay safe there

@drcbeartooths 23 күн бұрын

bummer. be safe out there!

@jonathanwilliams4501 23 күн бұрын

44,000 is a light load for me, my loads usually weigh 59,000 and are 14’ wide and 60’ long..hell we have changed a radiator on the side of the road before, oversize escorts took us to get parts hour and half away and swapped it out and still unloaded our oversized loads that evening

@davidhall7918 23 күн бұрын

Sorry to see that happen Kurt. It`s always something to cost money. Hope you get it fixed quickly.

@cqqkie87 23 күн бұрын

I’m awful sorry you’re having to go through this ordeal. Prayers for a good outcome.

@theboz8161 23 күн бұрын

You can get an Uber to a car rental agency, and rent a one way to get home. I definitely feel you about not wanting family to drive that far. One way rentals are not a big deal. May have to drop it off at an airport near home though.

@yea-who56 22 күн бұрын

The joys of truck ownership. Things will work out. Be positive. Maybe someday we'll meet, I look forward to it.

@PeterbiltTroy 23 күн бұрын

I deliver to that produce warehouse across from the tow yard quite often. Unfortunately I'm not this week. If I were I'd come give you a ride back home. Stay safe brother and good luck with the repairs.

@bryanritts213 23 күн бұрын

It's always something Kurt!! Where's Martin and Alice when you need them! lol

@elizabethbrassfield6418 23 күн бұрын

So sorry. God bless

@skippyjones4195 23 күн бұрын

Hey 👋 Kurt man that sucks so sorry about your Rig you will get it soon good luck 🍀 ✌️💪🏻☮️👍❤️

@reggiehowze1891 23 күн бұрын

Praying for better days for you

@DJPLAST2 23 күн бұрын

The main key to the whole process was the “thinking process”. Put a plan together and feel good about it. Prioritize what you needs to be done. Load is #1 priority. Parts availability. Why wait til Monday to get them ordered. Utilize the weekend in your favor. Plan the work, do it yourself or have someone do it. Accommodations, go home, get a room for the duration. Just gotta think it all through and make the right choices. Good luck with your new project. Stay safe, stay happy!

@joeprocopio494 23 күн бұрын

Joe from New Jersey!! Kurt tough break bud could have been worse but first class even looks good being towed!! Good luck Kurt hope you get up and running soon be careful!!❤

@leontanksley6498 23 күн бұрын

Hope things get better GOD BLESS

@georgeesquivel8623 23 күн бұрын

Feel your pain !!!!Better things come out bad things blessings 🙌 🙏

@krusty1780 23 күн бұрын

Kurt you know they say pimping ain’t easy 😎. Good luck with the truck

@charliefryer5184 23 күн бұрын

Really hated seeing this one bud! My stomach was noting up just watching you stay calm "on the outside". It's one of or the hardest truths of trucking, the brake down well away from home. I always drove as a hired driver so it wasn't my repair dime, but it's hard to swallow a break down that leaves you stranded! Thanks for showing the whole driving enchilada, not all of it is pleasant!

@amycovey6595 23 күн бұрын

I am so truly sorry!!!

@jaymepaxton797 20 күн бұрын

Sorry Kurt about your hand & Semi!!! I hope both are on the mends!!!

@michaelselman9885 23 күн бұрын

I am sorry that 1st class broke down. Thank goodness Opie isn't on this trip with you. Uber Dad & Warren have their hearts in the right place. Best of luck with everything. Stay safe. God's blessings today & always🙏🏻♥️

@wittemanadrian 23 күн бұрын

Well im watching this on thursday...hope youre fixed up and back on the road!

@dave550821 23 күн бұрын

I never had an over compelling desire to iron while my truck was in the shop. I guess some people do who would of thunk it.😂

@thomaspalmer6060 23 күн бұрын

Well at least it wasn’t the engine blowing up. Still not good hopefully back on the road soon.

@jeffaitken9739 23 күн бұрын

I feel for you Schmidt, nothing worse than truck troubles on the road, a long way from home. My route is about the same distance from home, often thought what would I do, and where would I go. Did the fan just get brittle from age and come apart from vibration? I'm going to go and check mine right now. My mechanic always tells me 'big trucks, big bucks' Glad Opie wasn't with you, one more stress you don't need.

@scottmiller9155 4 күн бұрын

Wish I would of known, my daughter works where your truck was at and you would of been welcome to stay with us, or we could of meet your dad half way!

@kimdalin6191 23 күн бұрын

Oh man...I'm crying with you..feel the same with my truck. Thank God cross fingers haven't had to do it. Hate to tell you it goes in threes. Your hand now this..ofda. Take care.