I had a Minn dot officer actual come to my hotel room at 6 30 am to do a dot inspection on my truck. That officer was later recored by another driver calling truck drivers rapist robbers killers and thieves,and he made it a personal mission of his to make sure truckdriver were all in jail. He was fired along with 2 others for illegal activities towards truck drivers,and all three were convicted for embezzlement for fining state drivers on false violations and pocketing the money
Being from CT, I’ve been through that station many, many times. I had a great time taking my carhauler all around the nation. Shortnose, short cab, fully lowered 379 Peterbuilts. One with a high rail, one with a lowside high rail. Both 10 car capable. When those things are loaded down, it’s amazing how smooth they ride. They way they wiggle and sway I always called it my road snake, lol. 👍🏻😎👍🏻
46 years driving I love your content. Old school in my blood aswell . I'd run a cabover. I got plans to find the right cabover. And restore her . And semi retire in 5 years and run a few trips a week 😊
Hey Steve 👋, I’m so happy to see your channel keep growing and growing and you keeping that go get ‘em energy in a world where it’s becoming more and more sparse. I’ve been watching ya on this journey for the last 4 years now which is crazy considering the last 4 years went by in a blink of an eye. When I found your channel I was in a hospital bed recovering from my 4th double lung surgery but was dying of boredom as it was Covid and I wasn’t allowed visitors so the only thing I had at my disposal was my phone. Dove down a rabbit hole on TH-cam and somehow at some point ran into you and Orwell. Binge watched all of your content for the next 6 months to get myself up to speed and it made my recovery go by much faster. You gave me something to be entertained with during a time where I really really needed it. Can’t say I’m able to watch every video when they come out like I used to anymore as I’m finally healthy to work like a dog again 😂, however when I come back to watch a video it I become reminiscent in a good way and use you as a conduit to stay motivated no matter the hardships as that’s that getter doneee mentality. Keep on trucking and safe roads ahead, Rock on brotha 🤙
Long time subscriber here, since the old shop when someone smashed the turn signal on Orwell , and let me tell you this channel made a 180 and is awesome. Thanks Steve and Chris
Steve save yourself a headache DONT get the frame rails powder coated it's junk good primer and paint them powder coat is rust waiting to happen great videos keep em coming
Hi Steve ,watching your channel from Christchurch new Zealand as a long time trucker (52 years) could you please put the rh mudflap back on your truck.cheers and a great channel
This blend of on the road and in the workshop works well for me. So, if Lazarus gets to pull the refurbished step deck, and Orwell the RGN, then will you get another trailer for Elvira when you get around to putting her back on a frame etc with a front axle with brakes and power steering?
I think I'm gonna invent a 'Candle' that when it burns, it emits a faint smell of 'Hot Rubber' & "Diesel Exhaust' ! 🤠 It'll be almost like being back in "The Good Ole Days" Driving my 1978 K-100 w/a 430 Detroit & 13 over. 😎 Steve / W5BIB - OTR 1977-2009
Steve......in the future you need to preserve orwell.and get another glider to build a 6nz or 2ws into a glider 379..there out there big time. Orwell paid his dues.. Orwell is due for the show circuit.. just my 2 wordless cents....lol
hell naw man we needa keep them old giants out on the road nd keep them new trucks in the shows. bring back that pre emmisions diesel smell every time you pass a rig out on them highways, keep them old rigs dirty nd workin
hey Steve, there may b a way, to let your fans/followers know where U stop, so we can stop by say hello-Not to delay U. I was just there in Danbury n had I known I would've to meet U. I reside in LI, NY. I admire U criss cross with Orwell the country-nice scenery. Drive safe.
I live like 20 mins from Avon Ma am from Massachusetts I see u come here a lot am hoping maybe one day I can meet u big fan keep up the great work I know where u went man I have family that lives in that town and I know every road man
This was a awesome video. Next time you have a delivery and you have some off time during the morning. Please go to Carl's Oxford Diner for breakfast. In Oxford Mass. I used to drive from Putnam to New Haven to Enfield Ct delivering auto parts. So I know the CT D.O.T. They are tough.
In 85 I rode in a brand new one. The ride felt really weird because it rides onto all airbags the cabin itself but you sat higher than any truck on the road. I believe it was a 13 speed. It was not sure the power that moved out really well.
Why not Kenworth frame parts? You could always buy a mag drill and punch your own holes. But the kenworth frame parts are cast iron big real heavy duty stuff i used to make them. Lug nuts too.
Sorry Steve it's not as nice as ORWELL and that long nose Pete won't get around in those tight spots I woulda been outa there at 4 am before the bees were sworming around lol
I like shutting down at Georgia and Florida weigh stations. They never bother us. The I20 east scale near Atlanta will be full of drivers shut down, but the never make you move thanks to Governor Kemps directive to allow us to shut down at all their scales.
TEXAS IS GIVING TICKETS FOR REST AREA PARKING dont matter if you an oversized load-- and you are forced to sign the ticket or go to jail fresh video on muthtrucker channel around 9-30-2024
Steve, love your videos, getting better all the time! I think the 1st one I watched was when you came to western Michigan to get the little crane. I live in northern Michigan. Couple questions, how many miles do you average running per year and how much time do you get to take off for vacation? Thanks Dave.
When you park on the exit road there, nobody will bother you if you are past the entrance to the weigh station. Park near the bridge. Ive done it for years without any hassle
@Bobrp First, why don't a do a video that would be as exciting as watching grass grow. Second, Orwell is a mechanical, non computerized engine. They smoke. That's the way they are.
I´m always amazed that the little clearance under your trailer is not getting you stuck everywhere. Keep up the good content , Steve! BR from Germany, Tobias
There is one thing u won’t b rolling no coal with the ford Cummins spend it live in shop get a cat in it look at what Orwell as done she go to the moon and back
@@kenroy2030- black car in left turn only lane sped through the intersection and went straight cutting back to the right in front of stopped on coming traffic.
That Danbury station is closed more often than not. And when they're open, they are usually just rolling you across. Huge pain when there's a long line.
LOL was it just me but at 15:38 looking at the beautiful 359 I couldn’t help but see the bill boards in the background about adult excitement hell looking at that 359 was exciting enough
@@fsctruckingboring IF you did it repeatedly…but if you did it once and showed what you do, along with a note saying that because of the redundancy, you don’t normally show it but it’s being done. I might even suggest that showing a trip inspection once instead of the trailer hookup/unhook which is often shown might be a way to handle it.
Good to see you so buoyant big guy. I'm really hanging to see the progress on the ford which is pretty exciting. The visual experience is spot on and has been for a long long time now.
Hope there's enough space for your next green apu. I know that Danbury stop all too well.....state troopers were parked up in that same as spot last week with a heavy load.
About a month ago or so the CT DOT grabbed an oversized and overweight truck with no paperwork and no permits that decided to go past the open scales. To say the least I’m sure the fines were awfully hefty !!!
if it is a 3406 cat hold the throttle down just a bit it starts just it should i loved it back in the day day that 3406 start in 3 than lug it tan 6 floor it smoked that california chp out that stopped me for speeding near blythe ca
Welcome to my home state! I'm west of where you are but I know the area very well. Been retired a few years, but I'm glad the 495 on-ramp looks to be under construction. It used to be a bear to get on my slowly merging!!
The 495 pike interchangeis being transformed to clover leaf style to ease traffic slated to be finished in 2027 When finished you won’t know where you are it will change immensely
I quit otr 2012. I’m retiring from ANY AND ALL commercial driving Nov. 1 2024. FUCK THE DOT, FUCK THE FMCSA! I accumulated one speeding ticket in 40 years and I’m happy to walk away from a a once proud industry. Good luck and GOD BLESS!
STEVE! man I saw u rolling south today on 41 today honked a few times when u went by I was going northbound to pick a load gotta say Orwell sticks out like neon sign in the dark amongst the plastic pavement sniffers!
Hey steve eccellent video what was the nameand what band was that 3 second clip at 28:00 min . ALSO nice bike you going to get rid of it or debage it due to the ceo of harley D being so woke . Happy trails be safe out there everyone is out for you (truckers) .
Just popped in and the only thing I seen that worried me is that they always busting my balls about airlines touching the deck. They want it in the air. All the damn time. They say is to prevent chafing 🤔
Our of curiosity, what is the draw for old cab-overs like this? Wouldn’t a more modern truck with better gas mileage be better for OTR like this ? I’m not in the industry, so pardon m6 ignorance. Just appears you’d 1. Be more comfortable in a modern cab 2. Better gas mileage
First off, it's diesel not gas. That is important because modern trucks are heavily regulated for the diesel exhaust. These emissions systems are unreliable, and cost fortunes to repair (if Chinese parts are available. ) Typically is sensors going bad. Not the actual engine. My old truck doesn't have this problem. It's so old it has no computer. It may burn more fuel. But is very reliable.
Hey Steve, I asked you before about your feelings about those "Hot Shot" pick up trucks. Aren't they more of a nuisance than actually semi Tractor drivers? Aren't they taking jobs away from Car Haulers?
That stop in Danbury is where they have the academy for training the highway patrol rookies on how to break truck drivers balls.
I had a Minn dot officer actual come to my hotel room at 6 30 am to do a dot inspection on my truck. That officer was later recored by another driver calling truck drivers rapist robbers killers and thieves,and he made it a personal mission of his to make sure truckdriver were all in jail. He was fired along with 2 others for illegal activities towards truck drivers,and all three were convicted for embezzlement for fining state drivers on false violations and pocketing the money
@@robertpfuhl2679 Minnesota...
@@fsctrucking Muslimsota... thats who just got Omar on the Dem Primary....
Justice ⚖ 👨⚖️ happened
Whoa
Mass
Rest areas were built in the 1950’s . Also that car is why we are called Massholes!!!
Being from CT, I’ve been through that station many, many times. I had a great time taking my carhauler all around the nation. Shortnose, short cab, fully lowered 379 Peterbuilts. One with a high rail, one with a lowside high rail. Both 10 car capable. When those things are loaded down, it’s amazing how smooth they ride. They way they wiggle and sway I always called it my road snake, lol. 👍🏻😎👍🏻
Kinda neat to see you deliver to my former town of Avon. Left on Page to then Bodwell to Shaugnessey's yard.
Nice bike man!
Boy it’s gotta be tough putting those tarps on top of that headache rack
46 years driving I love your content. Old school in my blood aswell . I'd run a cabover. I got plans to find the right cabover. And restore her . And semi retire in 5 years and run a few trips a week 😊
Hey Steve 👋, I’m so happy to see your channel keep growing and growing and you keeping that go get ‘em energy in a world where it’s becoming more and more sparse. I’ve been watching ya on this journey for the last 4 years now which is crazy considering the last 4 years went by in a blink of an eye. When I found your channel I was in a hospital bed recovering from my 4th double lung surgery but was dying of boredom as it was Covid and I wasn’t allowed visitors so the only thing I had at my disposal was my phone. Dove down a rabbit hole on TH-cam and somehow at some point ran into you and Orwell. Binge watched all of your content for the next 6 months to get myself up to speed and it made my recovery go by much faster. You gave me something to be entertained with during a time where I really really needed it. Can’t say I’m able to watch every video when they come out like I used to anymore as I’m finally healthy to work like a dog again 😂, however when I come back to watch a video it I become reminiscent in a good way and use you as a conduit to stay motivated no matter the hardships as that’s that getter doneee mentality. Keep on trucking and safe roads ahead,
Rock on brotha 🤙
God I love the view out your windshield it like I am right there in the passenger seat keep up the great work
waking up in a different spot is what i enjoyed about trucking back in the day
Where are his eyebrows? Does he shave them or is it a medical condition?
If you keep doing what your doing you'll keep getting what you get 😅this is one state I don't service 💯
I'll take that blue '64 Impala off your hands, $50 cash... 🤣 She's a beaut.
Going to need more than that. 💰
Great video Steve really enjoy all the different camera angles and your commentary and the music. Thanks for sharing stay safe Steve.
Long time subscriber here, since the old shop when someone smashed the turn signal on Orwell , and let me tell you this channel made a 180 and is awesome. Thanks Steve and Chris
i been tie up in there when they are open i don't miss that place
Steve save yourself a headache DONT get the frame rails powder coated it's junk good primer and paint them powder coat is rust waiting to happen great videos keep em coming
Some one that has no factual basis for this ridiculous claim.
Just experience @@tpete61
I agree@@tpete61
Welcome to Corrupticut!
Can't wait to see it done.
Hi Steve ,watching your channel from Christchurch new Zealand as a long time trucker (52 years) could you please put the rh mudflap back on your truck.cheers and a great channel
This blend of on the road and in the workshop works well for me. So, if Lazarus gets to pull the refurbished step deck, and Orwell the RGN, then will you get another trailer for Elvira when you get around to putting her back on a frame etc with a front axle with brakes and power steering?
I think I'm gonna invent a 'Candle' that when it burns, it emits a faint smell of 'Hot Rubber' & "Diesel Exhaust' ! 🤠 It'll be almost like being back in "The Good Ole Days" Driving my 1978 K-100 w/a 430 Detroit & 13 over. 😎
Steve / W5BIB - OTR 1977-2009
Steve......in the future you need to preserve orwell.and get another glider to build a 6nz or 2ws into a glider 379..there out there big time. Orwell paid his dues.. Orwell is due for the show circuit.. just my 2 wordless cents....lol
hell naw man we needa keep them old giants out on the road nd keep them new trucks in the shows. bring back that pre emmisions diesel smell every time you pass a rig out on them highways, keep them old rigs dirty nd workin
Excellent video, thank you for showing the progress
The black car was on video 😊
hey Steve, there may b a way, to let your fans/followers know where U stop, so we can stop by say hello-Not to delay U.
I was just there in Danbury n had I known I would've to meet U. I reside in LI, NY.
I admire U criss cross with Orwell the country-nice scenery.
Drive safe.
I live like 20 mins from Avon Ma am from Massachusetts I see u come here a lot am hoping maybe one day I can meet u big fan keep up the great work I know where u went man I have family that lives in that town and I know every road man
I do not cut off other drivers like that one guy did. And have learned way more respect for truckers. I give them room and just stay out of their way.
Most do. Some are simply terrible.
This was a awesome video. Next time you have a delivery and you have some off time during the morning. Please go to Carl's Oxford Diner for breakfast. In Oxford Mass. I used to drive from Putnam to New Haven to Enfield Ct delivering auto parts. So I know the CT D.O.T. They are tough.
Love the video keep them coming be safe
i miss driving Cabovers in the 90s nobody wanted to drive them it was so easy to get a job then. i never got to drive a cabover pete or a K100
In 85 I rode in a brand new one. The ride felt really weird because it rides onto all airbags the cabin itself but you sat higher than any truck on the road. I believe it was a 13 speed. It was not sure the power that moved out really well.
Depending on. Where in Vermont you went should have stopped at A & W in Middlebury right on route 7
You shuld get some louder horns on your truck, horn blasters is a good one or you can go with who ever you want
some Grover stutter tones off an old fire truck would be loud!
Classic Autocar!
I drove for 36 years and the only weight stations to pull me in for inspection is KY , WY and CA
Why not Kenworth frame parts?
You could always buy a mag drill and punch your own holes.
But the kenworth frame parts are cast iron big real heavy duty stuff i used to make them. Lug nuts too.
Don't let Tim Gentry near that truck. You'd be retired by the time he got done with it. LMAO!!
Next time you’re in the area stop by the Parts Dept at Milton CAT- Stoughton (32:30). Dan
Im not a packers fan but i always thout a cabover painted like their helmets and the company name Cheesehead would be kewl
Sorry Steve it's not as nice as ORWELL and that long nose Pete won't get around in those tight spots I woulda been outa there at 4 am before the bees were sworming around lol
I know exactly where that weigh station is.Lol
I like shutting down at Georgia and Florida weigh stations. They never bother us. The I20 east scale near Atlanta will be full of drivers shut down, but the never make you move thanks to Governor Kemps directive to allow us to shut down at all their scales.
TEXAS IS GIVING TICKETS FOR REST AREA PARKING dont matter if you an oversized load-- and you are forced to sign the ticket or go to jail fresh video on muthtrucker channel around 9-30-2024
Our "Heros" at work....
Oh hey Steve
Steve, love your videos, getting better all the time! I think the 1st one I watched was when you came to western Michigan to get the little crane. I live in northern Michigan. Couple questions, how many miles do you average running per year and how much time do you get to take off for vacation? Thanks Dave.
When you park on the exit road there, nobody will bother you if you are past the entrance to the weigh station. Park near the bridge. Ive done it for years without any hassle
How about a video on how to do a proper pre-trip inspection, but first, clean your injectors, get rid of all that black smoke.
@Bobrp First, why don't a do a video that would be as exciting as watching grass grow. Second, Orwell is a mechanical, non computerized engine. They smoke. That's the way they are.
Thats a good looking Harley!
That lil FFDP insert there was gold.
Good lord that’s a beautiful 359
Saw you in Danbury weigh station. Wanted a picture but going thur the same shit as you😅
I´m always amazed that the little clearance under your trailer is not getting you stuck everywhere. Keep up the good content , Steve! BR from Germany, Tobias
He thinks he is Arnold from the terminator movie. 😂
Wants to see how you shift your gears ⛮ because I'm interested into learning more 🤔🤔🤘🤘
Glad the DOT didn't wake you up.. Nice morning ride!
There is one thing u won’t b rolling no coal with the ford Cummins spend it live in shop get a cat in it look at what Orwell as done she go to the moon and back
30:35 that car keeps on driving like that i see its future under a pair of tadem axles crushed
@@kenroy2030- black car in left turn only lane sped through the intersection and went straight cutting back to the right in front of stopped on coming traffic.
That Danbury station is closed more often than not. And when they're open, they are usually just rolling you across. Huge pain when there's a long line.
I've paid big there once.
Near your delivery, you running The Boston Trucker territory.
Pp
LOL was it just me but at 15:38 looking at the beautiful 359 I couldn’t help but see the bill boards in the background about adult excitement hell looking at that 359 was exciting enough
Steve
Great videos. I am not throwing a dart but I never see you do pre trip or post trip inspections...just curious😮
Do you know how boring that would be on video?
@@fsctruckingboring IF you did it repeatedly…but if you did it once and showed what you do, along with a note saying that because of the redundancy, you don’t normally show it but it’s being done.
I might even suggest that showing a trip inspection once instead of the trailer hookup/unhook which is often shown might be a way to handle it.
That first scale in CT off 84E is open EVERYTIME I'm going that way.
You ever gonna junk that Chapel trailer?
Is Orwell ever gonna get a facelift. Beautiful truck but it could use some shine with those new wheels
Danbury LOL - lived there for 20 years
Good to see you so buoyant big guy. I'm really hanging to see the progress on the ford which is pretty exciting. The visual experience is spot on and has been for a long long time now.
Merhaba çok güzel bir video 😍
Hope there's enough space for your next green apu. I know that Danbury stop all too well.....state troopers were parked up in that same as spot last week with a heavy load.
About a month ago or so the CT DOT grabbed an oversized and overweight truck with no paperwork and no permits that decided to go past the open scales. To say the least I’m sure the fines were awfully hefty !!!
if it is a 3406 cat hold the throttle down just a bit it starts just it should i loved it back in the day day that 3406 start in 3 than lug it tan 6 floor it smoked that california chp out that stopped me for speeding near blythe ca
ALL I GOT TO SAY IS TAIL OF THE DRAGON DRIV,AH!!!!!!
Lets go back to exit 106😆
That is probably the worst scale in America. It gets really backed up with trucks.
I love watching you drive Optimus prime brother... And you post to have been in the movie ( OVER THE TOP )
Veteran trucker Steve FSCK backing out from that parking space: Legend. Thomas from Germany.
I didn't know you was fond of DMX music
Love it when Orwell comes to my neck of the woods
It’s like a hurricane. You can sense it, then feel it, the hear it
Welcome to my home state! I'm west of where you are but I know the area very well. Been retired a few years, but I'm glad the 495 on-ramp looks to be under construction. It used to be a bear to get on my slowly merging!!
The 495 pike interchangeis being transformed to clover leaf style to ease traffic slated to be finished in 2027 When finished you won’t know where you are it will change immensely
I quit otr 2012. I’m retiring from ANY AND ALL commercial driving Nov. 1 2024. FUCK THE DOT, FUCK THE FMCSA! I accumulated one speeding ticket in 40 years and I’m happy to walk away from a a once proud industry. Good luck and GOD BLESS!
STEVE! man I saw u rolling south today on 41 today honked a few times when u went by I was going northbound to pick a load gotta say Orwell sticks out like neon sign in the dark amongst the plastic pavement sniffers!
Oh Steve, Steeevie.., lot lizards have attacked the channel 😅😂
Yeah, unfortunately 😂 Guess they got nothing better to do..
What the hell is a lot lizard...
@@Ivansgarage commercial company...
@@Ivansgaragehahah I'm 39 year old i know what thay are lol
Last time you were in Danbury wasn’t you escort for Tim’s Dad and the big boat ?
No way i missed you 30:22 i work right around there
67th from Montana 👊🏻💪🏻
Ma keep turning down proposals for rest areas.
You have the life I wanted. Keep pushing Driver. Bravo Zulu
Hey steve eccellent video what was the nameand what band was that 3 second clip at 28:00 min . ALSO nice bike you going to get rid of it or debage it due to the ceo of harley D being so woke . Happy trails be safe out there everyone is out for you (truckers) .
Just popped in and the only thing I seen that worried me is that they always busting my balls about airlines touching the deck. They want it in the air. All the damn time. They say is to prevent chafing 🤔
Ok. Why would you want to put 389 headlights on a 359. 🤷🏻♂️
Our of curiosity, what is the draw for old cab-overs like this? Wouldn’t a more modern truck with better gas mileage be better for OTR like this ? I’m not in the industry, so pardon m6 ignorance. Just appears you’d 1. Be more comfortable in a modern cab 2. Better gas mileage
First off, it's diesel not gas. That is important because modern trucks are heavily regulated for the diesel exhaust. These emissions systems are unreliable, and cost fortunes to repair (if Chinese parts are available. ) Typically is sensors going bad. Not the actual engine. My old truck doesn't have this problem. It's so old it has no computer. It may burn more fuel. But is very reliable.
A day later
Ik that scale and I hate it the line be backed up sometimes
Good load on deck ! well covered against the rain !!! LOL
Just drove that stretch of road. Stay safe!
cl 9000 is junk dude probably rusty as heck but i hope it works
Badass intro!
Naw this guy is so far in debt it pathetic..He is a legend in his own mind
I'm in northern Vermont, the name of the company was muted?
For a reason
Hobot days chand days
Kinda missing the rusty wheel :(
Hey Steve, I asked you before about your feelings about those "Hot Shot" pick up trucks. Aren't they more of a nuisance than actually semi Tractor drivers? Aren't they taking jobs away from Car Haulers?
Truck needs a major restoration paint job