You do an excellent job driving the semi flatbed. I like your videos, you and Bailey take care on the road, God and Christ be with you !!! Kevin Phoenix
I love your puppy that is so cute how she leans over and puts her paw on your shoulder like come on Daddy Let Me Shift come on keep the rubber side down buddy love your videos Jennifer
I put a mud flap in the bottom of my battery Box , It helps the shock of the highway on the batteries , 3 years ago I bought 1000 cold Start Batteries and they are like brand new yet , I got them for 90 bucks a piece peterbilt West Sacramento , Be safe out there Dan
Be careful with this miserable heat we have been having. How about that, me giving advice to the king of cool. You always take problems in stride and I look forward to your videos with Bailey.
Dan if you pulled up one more time I was going to say. Hey Dan Slide over. years ago when I was a yard bird When we call the hall for a driver when they come back in the afternoon the boss would watch them back up To a door if they were having trouble I'd sneak over and say slide over and sport the trailer! In those days along Time before CDL that's how you learned! How times have changed no automatic we had Quads Triplex Duplex And on the road you drove terminal to terminal and every One looked out for the other Guy no matter who he drove for wish You could say that today!!! Stay safe. 73 Bill
Nice one Dan. Every day is different, every load is different. I was afraid you would have to trap that load, that wouldn't have been nice. I blew up a heavy duty battery one night many years ago. I was working late in a workshop cutting steel with disc grinder, the sparks from the steel caught the gasses coming off the battery on charge. It blew that battery into a million pieces 💥. No collateral damage, lesson learned. Enjoy the trip and with a bit of luck, you might get a load back🤞🤞
BIG TIP: Put a foam pad under your batteries to isolate them from the road bumps and vibration. I use the same foam that I shadow-box my tools in my toolbox.
I've said it once and I'll say it again, EVERY driver needs to know basic mechanics so they don't get ripped off and they don't have to rely on anybody. Great job Dan.
Nothing like dropping $900 Bucks on 3 New Batteries! Hope you at least got some good warranties! Baily looks like she's was pretty happy to have the day over! Yeah, I've had real good Loaders (Lumpers) I even had one ask ME one time, How I wanted them to load my Trailer. They actually had multiple configurations for me to choose from! I was Impressed! Then I've had some real Morons! Don't know a damn thing about balancing out a Trailer! Great Video, as always! Pet Bailey for me! :)
Hey Dan !!!! Good ""OL"" Murphy's Law again !!! Anyhows, you got it fixed for now as guess you'll have to check the output of the ""Genny'' to see if it shuts off charging the truck batts. as will dry them out with over charging !!! Of course,, Batts. Don't like ""HOT"" weather either as if you were to put a thermometer in the Batt. box ,,it would read well over 100* in there !!! Bailey is a very cool co-pilot !!! Hope the rest of the week goes better & ""KEEP IT SAFE ""!!!
Been watching you for a while now. Love your laid back video's. You are a very safe driver to be on the roads. You surprised me when you said you were in Olathe. I live about 30 mins south of there on 169 hwy. I haven't seen you get that close to here before. Hope you and Baily have safe travel's.
I’ve been driving for a while now, and well I just learned something from you today sir. Thank you for the tip and the batteries smelling like rotten eggs. It stands for reason. But I had never heard that before. Shoot I work on my truck unless it’s a real big job. Again thank you sir for the tip.
You are heading into the super heat of the PLains but I know you are used to it..We been step decking hauling tractors with no AC and its one thing after another..The battle is real.. I liked this video..
If you take I-94 from Billings towards Williston you’ll go through Miles City. My first assignment in my Air Force career. Got there in Feb 1967 and left in Jun 1967, after the site closed.
I haven't found a dealer here in Canada that won't let me or someone work on their truck in the lot. As long as it's not in frame or clutch or something major like that. Sucks dealers down that way won't let people work on their trucks. Batteries, belts altinators starters, air compressors are all fine.
@@kwilliamson1096 yes and no. Im a driver. And I've had to do repairs and like I said. I haven't had a dealer or parts place say no as long as it's not major long term work. I've done starters, altinator, batteries in their parking lot. Idk about the US as I stay up here I Canada. I hate crossing the border.
@@radarmike6713 most drivers probably leave their parking lot a mess, that's probably why....same reason most Walmart doesn't allow truck parking anymore
Ya know there are some killer solar panels and inverters that you could use for this truck. Batttle Born batteries, inverter and one panel on the roof of your truck would do it. Even on cloudy days they work just fine, winter or summer. Bus Grease Monkey uses them and at first thought they were not going to work but he even has a small panel to run all his Milwaukee tools on a portable cart he shuttles around his property to work on Buses that come to be fixed.... It's really quite impressive. Anyway, just thought I'd mention. Bus Grease Monkey is his youtube handle and he posts links to the company and product a while back. Spring before last I think it was he first started using them? A client in ARizona he went to work on a Bus for had a set up for his Bus. Worth checking out at any rate. :-)
Montana huh! My territory. From rapid city up to Billings it’s shorter to take 212 up through Broadus MT. Cool little western town before going through Crow Nation. Watch the wild fires as they are popping up everywhere.👍🏻 overall a great run and amazing views! Safe travels!
Always be careful around batteries like that if they’re playing up. They can explode. Happened to a truck driver many years ago delivering to one of our stores. Ended up going to hospital with shrapnel in his stomach.
I loaded out of Fargo last week at a place called Structural Materials, Inc. Great guys, quick load. No tarp rebar. Easy. Went down to Rochester, MN with it, paid $700 to the truck. Otherwise, there's a lot of prefab concrete that comes out of somewhere on I-94 near Fergus Falls, MN and most of it goes east.
Dan another great video. Chaining & strapping that Kubota load looked like a nightmare. Sorry to hear about your battery problem. Glad you got it fixed. Do you have a spare key hide outside? Bailey might lock the doors with her paws.
I've been watching your videos for years. I agree with everyone else's observation that you always keep things positive. I just recently moved back to Minot from San Diego.
That darn off center freight gets a strap/chain through and back (not to the other rail) to the same side before strapping across the deck to keep it from walking. 1000 Amp batteries have thinner plates and more prone to breaking, mechanic advised me to sticking to 800's. Gotten so disgusted with batteries, just went with Wal-Marts where they are everywhere. Get two years figured I got my monies worth.
Smart,smart,SMART, owner operator! 1 battery giving off hydrogen sulfide and getting hot (battery explosion is next) and he changes all 3 since other 2 will fail soon. Most drivers and people with multiple battery set-ups don't. I do BTW. Don't like the cost but after 1 battery explosion 30 years ago I learned my lesson.
Had one explode a few years ago while I was cranking the engine over... Sounded like a quarter stick of dynamite going off... Blew the whole top and side off the battery, what a mess.
Dan you need to get someone to build you up some super capacitors batteries, they also built them for trucks, except they have a big price tag, but the cost out weight the cost of replacing the normal batteries 3-4 times over, if I was still driving that would be the first thing I would do without hesitation
You were in my territory in Rapid City. Wish I had seen you. Possible places to load near Minot would be the Air Force Base in Minot. Also, Menard's distribution in Mcenzie, ND. Also might find a load in Devil's Lake, ND.
Seen one blow up under a hood of a truck one time the new batteries under some of the new trucks are a blue color and if u try to charge them they will blow up and take out the whole truck.
"If it ain't one thing it's another" Truer words were never spoken!
Bad lucky on the battery Dan but love the HAT !!!!!!Stay safe Dave.
My son owned that facility and sold out to Rush. If I would have known were there I would have brought you some BBQ. Love the channel. Best wishes.
You do an excellent job driving the semi flatbed. I like your videos, you and Bailey take care on the road, God and Christ be with you !!! Kevin Phoenix
You're going to have a new truck one part at a time!
I also like the way Bailey comes over and puts her paw on your shoulder when she wants something.
Better than new
Bailey waited until 10 minutes into the video before making her grand entrance. That's gotta be a new record. Thanks for the video, Dan.
Bailey is so damned cute. I love the way she puts her paw on your shoulder for attention
I love your puppy that is so cute how she leans over and puts her paw on your shoulder like come on Daddy Let Me Shift come on keep the rubber side down buddy love your videos Jennifer
I put a mud flap in the bottom of my battery Box , It helps the shock of the highway on the batteries , 3 years ago I bought 1000 cold Start Batteries and they are like brand new yet , I got them for 90 bucks a piece peterbilt West Sacramento ,
Be safe out there Dan
Thanks for dah tip.
Wow, I get about 18 months out of a set of batteries for my truck. Not sure why, they last 6 or 7 years in my four wheeled vehicles.
Love the way Bailey puts her paw on her human's arm.
Another interesting video about the life of a professional owner operator and his side kick Bailey 👍
Safe travels 🌵🇬🇧👍
Be careful with this miserable heat we have been having. How about that, me giving advice to the king of cool. You always take problems in stride and I look forward to your videos with Bailey.
Dan if you pulled up one more time I was going to say. Hey Dan Slide over. years ago when I was a yard bird
When we call the hall for a driver when they come back in the afternoon the boss would watch them back up
To a door if they were having trouble I'd sneak over and say slide over and sport the trailer! In those days along Time before CDL that's how you learned! How times have changed no automatic we had Quads Triplex Duplex
And on the road you drove terminal to terminal and every One looked out for the other Guy no matter who he drove for wish You could say that today!!! Stay safe. 73 Bill
I appreciate every video Dan. Be safe out there and stay cool!
New territory, the Black Hills are beautiful.
Bailey will like Montana. Hopefully she’ll get to see some Buffalo 🦬!
Nice one Dan.
Every day is different, every load is different. I was afraid you would have to trap that load, that wouldn't have been nice. I blew up a heavy duty battery one night many years ago. I was working late in a workshop cutting steel with disc grinder, the sparks from the steel caught the gasses coming off the battery on charge. It blew that battery into a million pieces 💥. No collateral damage, lesson learned. Enjoy the trip and with a bit of luck, you might get a load back🤞🤞
BIG TIP: Put a foam pad under your batteries to isolate them from the road bumps and vibration. I use the same foam that I shadow-box my tools in my toolbox.
You are one hard worker!! We need more men just like you to keep our country going. God bless and be safe.
Bailey is a loyal companion....
I've said it once and I'll say it again, EVERY driver needs to know basic mechanics so they don't get ripped off and they don't have to rely on anybody. Great job Dan.
Seems funny to see you back into a loading door. Another great one . stay safe Dan.
Hey Dan drop one off at my house!!!
Didn’t you just get new Batteries at Christmas time?
I’m from so dak here… been miserable hot here be safe out there buddy
Would love to see some road footage. Stay safe my new friend. God bless you.
Hmmmmm Kubota lawn mowers, oh yeah! I will take one please, zero turn.
Nice catch on the battery before it caused a major issue. Your knowledge of maintenance and repair steps is wonderful. Safe travels! Hi Bailey ^. .^
Great video! Do the positive terminals have insulator covers? Couldn’t tell from the video.
Stay safe, bob
Nothing like dropping $900 Bucks on 3 New Batteries! Hope you at least got some good warranties! Baily looks like she's was pretty happy to have the day over! Yeah, I've had real good Loaders (Lumpers) I even had one ask ME one time, How I wanted them to load my Trailer. They actually had multiple configurations for me to choose from! I was Impressed! Then I've had some real Morons! Don't know a damn thing about balancing out a Trailer! Great Video, as always! Pet Bailey for me! :)
Bailey giving you comfort
I love your dog
Oh the life of an owner operator! Love how no matter what you stay positive. Always enjoy your vids!
Hey Dan !!!! Good ""OL"" Murphy's Law again !!! Anyhows, you got it fixed for now as guess you'll have to check the output of the ""Genny'' to see if it shuts off charging the truck batts. as will dry them out with over charging !!! Of course,, Batts. Don't like ""HOT"" weather either as if you were to put a thermometer in the Batt. box ,,it would read well over 100* in there !!! Bailey is a very cool co-pilot !!! Hope the rest of the week goes better & ""KEEP IT SAFE ""!!!
Love that hat.
Been watching you for a while now. Love your laid back video's. You are a very safe driver to be on the roads. You surprised me when you said you were in Olathe. I live about 30 mins south of there on 169 hwy. I haven't seen you get that close to here before. Hope you and Baily have safe travel's.
I'm not sure if you ever heard of or watched "bossman trucker" but he passed away recently in a tractor trailer accident in virginia. Eric was just 31
I’ve been driving for a while now, and well I just learned something from you today sir. Thank you for the tip and the batteries smelling like rotten eggs. It stands for reason. But I had never heard that before. Shoot I work on my truck unless it’s a real big job. Again thank you sir for the tip.
They will put off a sulfur smell you will know
Take care Dan and Bailey great partners.
I got a great work out watching your video of the batteries! Now I can stroll around the final 1/2 mile! Hydrate and be safe!
Great video… my wife and I just left Mission S D. A week ago.
Git-R-Done!!! Good video, have a safe trip and a good weekend. 😎👍🏻
You are heading into the super heat of the PLains but I know you are used to it..We been step decking hauling tractors with no AC and its one thing after another..The battle is real.. I liked this video..
Mama said there'll be days like this
Yup Dan it's nice to switch up the route every now an then... Washington an Idaho nice country out there. But you gotta follow the money
Got lucky very good move buying new batteries, smart !
If you take I-94 from Billings towards Williston you’ll go through Miles City. My first assignment in my Air Force career. Got there in Feb 1967 and left in Jun 1967, after the site closed.
I haven't found a dealer here in Canada that won't let me or someone work on their truck in the lot. As long as it's not in frame or clutch or something major like that. Sucks dealers down that way won't let people work on their trucks.
Batteries, belts altinators starters, air compressors are all fine.
You do understand way dealers don't allow repairs on their property, don't you.
@@kwilliamson1096 yes and no. Im a driver. And I've had to do repairs and like I said. I haven't had a dealer or parts place say no as long as it's not major long term work. I've done starters, altinator, batteries in their parking lot.
Idk about the US as I stay up here I Canada. I hate crossing the border.
@@radarmike6713 most drivers probably leave their parking lot a mess, that's probably why....same reason most Walmart doesn't allow truck parking anymore
Ya know there are some killer solar panels and inverters that you could use for this truck. Batttle Born batteries, inverter and one panel on the roof of your truck would do it. Even on cloudy days they work just fine, winter or summer. Bus Grease Monkey uses them and at first thought they were not going to work but he even has a small panel to run all his Milwaukee tools on a portable cart he shuttles around his property to work on Buses that come to be fixed.... It's really quite impressive. Anyway, just thought I'd mention. Bus Grease Monkey is his youtube handle and he posts links to the company and product a while back. Spring before last I think it was he first started using them? A client in ARizona he went to work on a Bus for had a set up for his Bus. Worth checking out at any rate. :-)
You're heading up to Montana, my home state. Stay safe out there Dan, give Bailey a pat for me.
great time of year to be up north
Excellent camera view and work. Greetings from Massachusetts. KEEP ON TRUCKING DONT LOOK BACK.
Glad you caught that battery before you ended up stranded. Luck is on your side today (except the price of the batteries, of course).
I couldn't agree more Dan,right now for me it's no a/c in the middle of a heatwave stay safe out there.
Montana huh! My territory. From rapid city up to Billings it’s shorter to take 212 up through Broadus MT. Cool little western town before going through Crow Nation. Watch the wild fires as they are popping up everywhere.👍🏻 overall a great run and amazing views! Safe travels!
Always be careful around batteries like that if they’re playing up. They can explode. Happened to a truck driver many years ago delivering to one of our stores. Ended up going to hospital with shrapnel in his stomach.
I loaded out of Fargo last week at a place called Structural Materials, Inc. Great guys, quick load. No tarp rebar. Easy. Went down to Rochester, MN with it, paid $700 to the truck. Otherwise, there's a lot of prefab concrete that comes out of somewhere on I-94 near Fergus Falls, MN and most of it goes east.
Make sure your alternator is not overcharging also.
After seeing your load in this video, I saw you going north on I-29 Wednesday, good looking truck & trailer
New subscriber, first time watcher. Excellent video. Great tips on the batteries.
Like those zero turn cutters
Nice hat!!!
Dan another great video. Chaining & strapping that Kubota load looked like a nightmare. Sorry to hear about your battery problem.
Glad you got it fixed. Do you have a spare key hide outside? Bailey might lock the doors with her paws.
Ran I90 from Sioux Falls to Rapid City, didn't expect such a rapid drop to cross the river. lol
Sometimes you can get lucky and get a load of no tarp hay out of ND just to get out of there with something.
Great information on battery problems , good call on the load configuration , safe travels 👍
Nice hat Dan.
I've been watching your videos for years. I agree with everyone else's observation that you always keep things positive. I just recently moved back to Minot from San Diego.
That middle one always gets hot. It's sandwiched in between the other two and can't cool off as easy as the others.
Thanks for the video. Safe travels. Blessings
Tougher day than normal, Dan. Safe travels and thanks for the video.
Sounds like a nice ride ahead of you.
Great video and yes batteries big or small can become dangerous.
You would “Think” 🤔 the person Loading your Trailer would know how you need to Tie it Down.
You would think
Sometimes it like pulling teeth to get them to do it the way you want it done
Thanks for watching
Nice load of orange toys. 🤘🏻🇺🇸
Safe travels Dan
Hi Bailey
Great video.
👍😉. Thanks the videos. 😉
Bailey is a good little side kick! you could put her on your Tee shirts. watcha think?
Good catch with the battery.
Like# 905 today Dan. Had foot surgery Thursday so i am slow to the punches.
That darn off center freight gets a strap/chain through and back (not to the other rail) to the same side before strapping across the deck to keep it from walking.
1000 Amp batteries have thinner plates and more prone to breaking, mechanic advised me to sticking to 800's. Gotten so disgusted with batteries, just went with Wal-Marts where they are everywhere. Get two years figured I got my monies worth.
Smart,smart,SMART, owner operator! 1 battery giving off hydrogen sulfide and getting hot (battery explosion is next) and he changes all 3 since other 2 will fail soon. Most drivers and people with multiple battery set-ups don't. I do BTW. Don't like the cost but after 1 battery explosion 30 years ago I learned my lesson.
ive got a 04 379. put rubber mats under the batteries and added a 4th. seems good now
You need a lot of knowledge about how to properly secure a load to be a flat bedder. Your videos are helpful in that regard.
Looks like you going fishing with that hat.
If Gilligan’s hat was that color they would have been rescued.
I thought Super Dan was going to the beach! =)
Had one explode a few years ago while I was cranking the engine over... Sounded like a quarter stick of dynamite going off... Blew the whole top and side off the battery, what a mess.
Another like for me. Can’t wait for more.
You are blessed to me and you are the best
Suggest you add a Battery Assist STARTING CAPACITOR. They come in a group 31 size.
Great vlog Dan!! I always look forward to them
Thanks Dan
Enjoyed the video
Dan you need to get someone to build you up some super capacitors batteries, they also built them for trucks, except they have a big price tag, but the cost out weight the cost of replacing the normal batteries 3-4 times over, if I was still driving that would be the first thing I would do without hesitation
You were in my territory in Rapid City. Wish I had seen you. Possible places to load near Minot would be the Air Force Base in Minot. Also, Menard's distribution in Mcenzie, ND. Also might find a load in Devil's Lake, ND.
Good luck dan
Best Wishes.
Seen one blow up under a hood of a truck one time the new batteries under some of the new trucks are a blue color and if u try to charge them they will blow up and take out the whole truck.
LET ME KNOW if you ever load out of Abilene or Salina KS. Land Pride or Great Plains.
We pay well!
New name "muscle man Dan"!
Cool video Dan 👍