Nice truck ! In '92 I bought an '88 Western Star conv. with a 63" sleeper, 3406B 425 Cat and 15spd. Nice clean non-smoker truck with 370k miles. It was at the KW dealer here in Concord, N.H.. As part if the deal I had them do rod and main bearings and oil pump as a precaution due to the mileage. I knew these engines had head gasket issues but this one hadn't had that yet. On my 2nd trip back from Texas I picked up a load of empty aerosol cans at US Can in Horsham, Pa. going to Wilmington, Ma. which would get me home. Went to leave the dock in Pa. and the engine hydro-locked. Head gasket had failed and filled #6 hole with coolant. Pulled the rocker box cover off and held the exhaust valve open with a bar and was able to start it. Drove a couple miles to a truckstop and called Cat. Got a number from a service manager friend for a guy in management at Cat in Peoria, Ill.. 4 years into a 5 year warranty from new, and because I was 2nd owner, he only would authorize a 5% dealer participation !! Even after I said this is a wellknown issue with these engines. Luckily I found a huge Cat place in Pa. that went 50% with me because he knew what Cat was doing was wrong, but it still cost me over $7k, but I had a complete in-chassis with 100k mile warranty. So in '93 I ordered a brand new Pete 379, ext. hood, heavy spec. day cab to pull my dump trailer. And you know there wasn't gonna be a Cat in that !!!! Series 60 Detroit, 430 hp. I loved that engine. It was my only electronic one, and I was averaging over 6 mpg running 99,000 lbs. Of course empty one direction most times but it was just 50 mile radius home nightly. So that's my story about Cat. I had 5 trucks running at one point---2 triaxle Mack dumps, 2 dump trailers (a W900 and a Freightliner FLD), and of course that Western Star road tractor. I've been to about 3/4 of the country, with the exception of the upper northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Dakotas, etc.). Just never got there. I went all the way to Hillsboro, Wisconsin from Massachusetts in my first tractor, a 1965 Mack B67 single axle with the 711 naturally aspirated engine and Mack "duplex" 2 stick tranny. 62 mph top speed at 2150 rpm ! That was back in '78. How trucking has changed, huh ?!!! I'm 75 now and living vicariously through all you guys and gals !! Stay safe man and catch ya in the next one !
You have such a beautiful truck! I know you miss your Coronado too! My truck wasn't like yours. It was an extended hood company truck. It had the cabinets in the back. Your truck is a custom job! We all so much appreciate you, Bandit! Nobody should EVER bother you! You showed your truck, and that in itself is a gift! I imagine that you have a family and they depend on you greatly. May you always stay safe on and off the road. May your family remain happy and safe until your return, but meanwhile they can watch you here too, have fun and laugh! It's all about happiness and love. The way you deal with people have blessed you in so many ways! There's no changing anything that is working with zero issues. The ones who are the most encouraging are fellow truckers, those who family that has truckers and friends. That shows in the comments. I myself had to leave the road. I've been to all of the Canadian provinces but not on the way to Alaska. I just wanted to go everywhere and they didn't mind at all arranging that! I've had my fill of New York and the "Garbage State," N.J. What most of them would do would just load me out to West Coast so they wouldn't hear my mouth.🤣You bring back memories and I thank you that. Keep on Trucking Up! 😊 -Smurfette
The 24 lo-pros are a pain in the ass to find for sure. I wish my W9 were a glider for sure; had so many issues with the system. Sweet truck my brother!
A really clean unit, the floor setup is fantastic, and you’re clearly an owner who takes pride in his truck. Plus you’ve got the tools to do a lot of maintenance. Thanks for the look over, much appreciated.🇦🇺
Thanks for taking the time for the walk around. She's a real semi truck, those curb sniffers are just transport vehicles... LOL No style. I think ELD is actually more dangerous because you have drivers racing the clock to get to a shut down spot. Props to you for going against the grain and being old school.
Thank you very much buddy 🙏🏼 ELDs were supposed to prevent accident due to driver fatigue. There are more accidents right now due to driver, fatigue, more than ever.. Because you are forced to drive, even if you are tired. Once the clock starts, there’s no stopping it
My 379 was Blue also and i had 600 Cummins twin screw. 2001 Thanks for the tour. 18 years on the road. Great job on your floor. Awsome collection of tools and accessories. Roll on 18 wheeler.
Hi Bandit, I am missing a new video this week.i hope you're enjoying your week, and gitter done. Beautiful truck, beautiful life. I would love the color purple 💜 on a truck like that. Ok, hope to see a video soon and hope your ok. Have a great weekend, later😂 😊 Linda
THAT, my friend, was excellent,brrrrt!! You never fail to put a smile on my face 😁. “Big danger waiting for them”, lmao! God Bless and get’r done!✌️🙏❤️
Buddy, a friend of mine didn't survive the, "non-civil" war in Bosnia (USAF)... Im so sorry for your loss(es). We are a bit better country for you being here though my brother. Enough said 'bout that. Love you buddy. Be safe.
Thanks for explaining the glider concept as I was really confused about glider kits. That Viper Blue is beautiful when washed and waxed. I'm glad your reefer trailer is working out. Stay safe out there buddy! 🌴
Hi Bandit! That window cover is badass for your A/C! Just beautiful would be an understatement about your rig! I hoarded tools, lol...still have my fuel filter wrench for my 60 series detroit! Ive never cared for the DEF when they pushed that crap on the truckers fir the newer trucks simply becuz it's very hard on the life of the motors! Stay safe out there, you're a good man! Thanks for sharing! Love ya ❤~Stargazer~
Thank you very much Stargazer 🙏🏼 most countries around the world don’t have this DEF crap. But our government is so stupid and they think that it helps with environment.
I agree the government is stupid when it comes to what Trucking needs all they see is getting votes so they can keep getting more & more money in their pockets
I think it’s a also fair to mention that the government put Fitzgerald out of business because of those Glider-Kits, by fining them $89.9 Million Dollars for back taxes owed to the government. In other words the government made Fitzgerald pay for all the money lost 😡 from making those Glider Kits. INNOVATION AND CAPITALISM, I admire anyone that can beat it. The Bandit Truly earns his name, The OTR Bandit. Or actually The Midwest Regional Bandit, if he went OTR, the Bears would eat him alive. How much longer can you last Bandit? The US GOVERNMENT ARE THE TRULY REAL JESSE JAMES BANDITS. Keep us posted, it has to be getting real tough for you. Good Luck!
Government sure did put Fitzgerald out of business and all the other glider makers. It was EPA to be exact. They made a ruling on how many gliders can be produced each year and it was not worth making them for anybody.. I am pretty sure government will come up with something pretty soon to where everybody is going to have to run ELD somehow. They hate it that some of us are not leashed with that ELD bullshit.
@@OTRBandit , Absolutely, whatever you decide Bandit, I hope you get out with your head above water. Over the years I’ve seen so many drivers wait until the BITTER END when it’s way too Late, some are SO SICK 🤒 they can hardly walk anymore. Life after trucking is always the HARDEST, especially for guys that ignore all the Warning Signs and stick around to the Bitter End.
"How 'boutcha, Bandit! Got your ears on?"... Hope all is well. Haven't heard from you in a second.... Waiting for your next post Brother. Don't quit, or we will!...😊... Lol. Just take care of business Bro.
Very, very, very, nice Rig Bandit. Well organized, clean, and neat! You take care of your rig, your rig will take care of you. I hope you continue to reap the benefits that's in stored for you. Thank you for showing your truck and providing background. Keep up the good work buddy!
Hey Bandit! Thank you for the tour of the Blue Beast! It’s so freakin clean and very well organized. I love it! The floor is as shiny as the truck is after the truck wash. It’s awesome that you have all of those tools and extra parts in case you need them. You have thought of everything. Bandit, next time you’re rolling down the highway, could you do something for me? Would you blow the horn, the air horn and show it on here. I would love, love to hear it. Thank you for another great video! Have a great day and stay safe
Thats one beautiful large car. Excellent color and you keep it so clean. I wouldn’t know thats not a 1 year old truck. Smart to keep dot / MC number out of video. Found mine on some scumbag running UShip crap. 💩 👍👍👍
Good evening OTR BANDIT,been really busy at work and today I finally got a chance to view my phone so I am catching up with your video's so thanks for the content and I agree with you on the truck floor simple and easy to keep clean and install as long as you have patience.your truck organizers is how all truckers should keep their truck you may want to show Tim Gentry how to do that that guy is so unorganized.well until the next one be safe
Thank you very much. I’ve actually never had TV in my truck. I always have my laptop and of course my phone. That’s the only entertainment I ever needed.
I had no idea that your truck was so nice brother, nice job on the floors, you could have a second career there lol. My favorite part was your backstory of how you came into buying this truck in the first place, 2022 was all money for real but you turned it into preparation for the next upside. I expected to see a CAT under the hood but you surprised me, sick combination and you manage to get really good mpg on it. That truck is a damn keeper for sure. Keep the rubber rolling and the coal burning! Be safe!
Thanks for the tour 🙂 Years ago I had driven double-clutch crown coaches. More specifically; school buses. I should have chosen big rigs as a means of making money. MUCH more money! And no SCREAMING cargo 😖
@@OTRBandit I hear you bro, but in my case being away from the house would be a good thing. I think I was adopted 🤔 I'm the only one in the family who likes Bach and Vivaldi music!
Man bandit I'm pretty proud of u building your own truck from the frame up I bet that cost a hell of a lot of money 4 your motors and transmissions but she sure looks beautiful have a good day my friend
Thanx for this tour of your awesome & beautiful Glider, Yea buddy. When you were showing us the threshold inside, I was wondering, how many times you stubbed your toe moving from driver seat into the sleeper ?? Pprrrrtttt. I know I would have many times. Again, you are the man, and I admire you and look forward to the next video. Take care, keep R as you always do, btween the mayo & mustard. Stay safe...........
Beautiful Truck I had a s10 blazer that color. Thanks for sharing your story I enjoyed it. I know you watch Kurt (Trucking with Schmidt) look up Tim (Gentry & Son) or the Mike (Boston Trucker) Takecare Buddy!
Very nice truck. I actually currently have a friend doing DG with Werner in the North East and yeah, it is a hard job unloading all that product, especially when the bills say 700 pieces but there are 1200 on the trailer for that store. Guess I also figured out how companies like Peterbilt and KW have managed to keep their long nose trucks in production for so long, they eventually sold them as glider kits to bypass the regulations that would have otherwise forced them to stop production. Personally noting, I am definitely a fan of Freightliner, especially the new generation Cascadia, DD knew what they were doing when they designed the emissions systems and I've only had one truck fail to an emissions issue and I can't really say it failed as the dealer just ran a hard regen on it for like 2 hours and it was fine after that, no more issues. But they are very roomy, lots of storage space, ride nice and turn on a dime. As much as I do enjoy a good long nose truck, for what I would be doing, I would likely find a new generation Cascadia as an owner op. Right now I am with a fleet that runs heavy on the T680's and I personally don't like how cramped they feel. But to each their own, and yes the ELD definitely goes against a company driver hard as it can force driving when fatigued, thankfully I have never been with a company that forced me into driving when I was tired, even if the log allowed me to run. I can see it working better for owner ops who set their schedule themselves, you run from x time to x time and you book your loads according to your daily routine.
I would not do Dollar General work as a company driver. He just doesn’t pay enough in my opinion for that type of work. As an operator, I would do it every day for the rest of my life. Because as an operator, I was getting paid for one days work as much as those guys were making in two weeks.. if I had to drive an emissions truck, I Would Definitely drive Freightliner Cascadia. I had 2008 freightliner Cascadia and there was so much more room inside of it than inside the Peterbilt and the radius better than this one.
Thanx for all the info on The Blue Beast. A very nice and Beautiful rig. You have every reason to show it off. You answered a lot of ???? I was wondering about but I believe you covered it pretty good. Gotta be honest tho, kinda missed your normal color commentary. But on the next ride, maybe you’ll get back to cussing people out. But once again bandit, thanks for another awesome video and I look forward to your next one. This little gig you got going on here with your truck and the videos is just so freaking cool. You seem to be a really decent guy so enjoy your time at home, and as always keep it between the lines and be safe on your travels. Yeah, Buddy. Prrrrrtt
I was also always curious about the headroom in those whenever I see one on the road so thanks ! Mainly because when I started OTR my only "demand" was that I was able to stand in the sleeper (5'10") and so I've always wondered about those Petes but I'm impressed.
Bonjour. Très beau camion c'est sur. Seul reproche que je peux faire sur les camions US par rapport au notre en France et en Europe c'est la largeur intérieure de vos cabines. Mais bon !! On n' a pas de couchettes aussi spacieuse que les vôtres. On peux pas tout avoir!!!. Bonne route. Le Français. 😊
Holy shit do you have an inventory list of all your supplies?Good job love to see a guy that takes pride in his ride!! Great videos stay safe!The only thing you need to add to your truck is a taller shift tower on trans. makes shifting much easier!!
Bandit that is a beautiful truck, inside and out and we know you are proud of it, I would be too. Are you waiting for a load, where are you, looks like a nice day. I have an air conditioner just like that, lol. Ok, hoping you have a great week. Chat soon. 😊 Linda
I was lucky one time. I like to hold on to a few bits and pieces of things. I broke an air hose one time, so i look through a few things and i found a small piece of copper tubing and hose clamps, so i cut the sir hose and shoved the tuning inside the hose and use the clamps, that worked great until i go to the dealers to buy a couple of new air hoses. I am good at piecing little things together, as i call it jury rigging things.
I’m the same way my friend. I hoard things because I never know when I’ll need it. I once fixed my busted coolant hose with the bicycle tire tube. It held for 70 miles until I got to Breezwood, PA Truckstop
Love your videos beautiful truck thanks for the time you put in on the videos they help pass time I’m a driver myself so I love to see when your videos come out stay save driver and keep it between the ditches il catch ya on the next one
I enjoyed the video. Very nice truck. I use a generator and the portable AC and space heater instead of idling my truck. I much prefer doing that instead of idling my truck. My generator will generally run about eight hours without having to be shut down for refueling or being otherwise being checked. And my generator is much quieter than an APU and much cheaper to operate and much less expensive when purchased. I have been using the same generator and portable AC and space heaters since 2016. Everything has been very reliable.
I keep mine right there on the catwalk. If you buy smaller one, you can put it by your landing gear and tie it with the chain so that nobody steals it at night. I’ve seen people keep smaller ones under their bed and bring them outside when they need them.
@tubofpopcorn7242 I put the generator behind the sleeper on the platform area. I also keep it locked so it doesn't walk off the truck . I carry my gasoline in what is called a safety can. I carry the gasoline in one of my tool boxes. I have everything organized and it takes a very few minutes to generator running and the AC or portable heater blowing cold or warm air. I very much prefer this instead of idling my truck engine.
@tubofpopcorn7242 When the generator is running I put it against the front of the trailer as I already mentioned it is locked to a secure part of the truck. Or sometimes I set it on the front of the step deck trailer if I'm doing flat bed. But when I'm doing dry van I leave the generator on the step platform between the front of the trailer and the back of the sleeper area. My generator is the 5000 wat Honda generator it only weighs eighty pounds and has a suitcase handle on the top area. When it is raining I cover the generator with a piece of cardboard paper folded around the generator with the ends open.
Would you please tell us a little bit about your personal life; where you’re from, how you got into trucking, are you a family man. It’s nice to see and know the man behind the voice. Thanks for the video about the rig . God bless.
I am originally from Bosnia. I’ve lived in US (Missouri) since I came here in 2002. I got into trucking because I wanted to make some quick money and unfortunately I’m still doing it 18+ years later. I am a family guy.
Thanks for the quick response to my post. I’m changing one word in your answer from unfortunately to very fortunate. I considered myself lucky to be able to get a truck and start my career back in 1960 after a stint in the Air Force (6yr) as a heavy equipment operator and over the road truck driver. I spent another 43 yrs in the trucking business as a civilian.
Future topic or segment while driving down the road on how you started up your own authority. Tips or things to avoid when getting that process started. Coming up on two years with my license/company driver with the goal of eventually getting my own rig and authority. Safe travels boss man!
Where do you keep your piss bottles and shit bags? Jk my friend! I’m sure, like me, you don’t like the new 589 but you might want to check one out to see how much more room they have inside compared to the 389. It’s quite amazing! Your truck is beautiful that’s a fact Jack! Happy trails bro.
Appreciate that brother. I don’t like 589 in pictures or videos but I did see one down in Tulsa, Oklahoma and I thought it looked ok. I wouldn’t mind driving it honestly.
Thanks for the tour and explaining everything. Truck is immaculate, you really deserve it the way you take care of it. Also, very impressive on how you build and adapt things to fit. You are a man of many skills. Thanks again and stay safe.
Nice info on the truck brother good idea on the carbon monoxide alarm I have those in my house too its a good investment take care brother be safe always.
Great truck! I had a International Pro Star with that same 60 series Detroit. What a great engine. I hope you decide to keep that truck. As you know the DPF systems are horrible. I was constantly in the shop with the Paccar engine it was either a sensor or DPF problems very expensive to say the least. You're a smart guy having smarts and mechanical ability is key. Good Luck. I enjoy your videos keep them coming.
Nice Ride!!, mine of course we already talked about, '23 W900L 292wb, 86" studio, in legendary black. I run the l.p.24.5, easy to get if u have a Bridgestone account. I run on the 9 the H rated steer tires, gives u another 1000 u can run on the steers, with a heavy truck with a reefer it works out. I run the Yokohama trailer tires thru Bridgestone, no recaps run on my equipment. headed to Phoenix with a load of fresh beef, keep it up, be good. Ron
Have a safe trip brother. Legendary black on W9 looks beautiful. I wanted to get Bridgestone for my steer tires but they didn’t have them at the time. I will probably get the same tire setup you just mentioned, when I replace mine. Thank you very much for that info my friend 🙏🏼
I like that shoe shine and read for repair on ste😊you may want to get that carbon detector a look at put it to your pick ups pipe and I bet it won’t sound the alarm.I’ve had two of the same kind one that you plug in and the other battery operated so just saying ✌️
Diesel heat is also called bunk heater. It comes with a small fuel tank for your diesel or you can tap directly into your truck tanks. It runs on batteries while your truck is turned off and it provides heat. It probably uses less than one gallon of diesel a day. But to run your ac, you will need generator like the one that I have.
@@OTRBandit that's cool : between driving , making awesome videos and the C B plus your phone guess you don't need a TV . your actually on TV , very cool . getter her done ☮️
Nice truck ! In '92 I bought an '88 Western Star conv. with a 63" sleeper, 3406B 425 Cat and 15spd. Nice clean non-smoker truck with 370k miles. It was at the KW dealer here in Concord, N.H.. As part if the deal I had them do rod and main bearings and oil pump as a precaution due to the mileage. I knew these engines had head gasket issues but this one hadn't had that yet. On my 2nd trip back from Texas I picked up a load of empty aerosol cans at US Can in Horsham, Pa. going to Wilmington, Ma. which would get me home. Went to leave the dock in Pa. and the engine hydro-locked. Head gasket had failed and filled #6 hole with coolant. Pulled the rocker box cover off and held the exhaust valve open with a bar and was able to start it. Drove a couple miles to a truckstop and called Cat. Got a number from a service manager friend for a guy in management at Cat in Peoria, Ill.. 4 years into a 5 year warranty from new, and because I was 2nd owner, he only would authorize a 5% dealer participation !! Even after I said this is a wellknown issue with these engines. Luckily I found a huge Cat place in Pa. that went 50% with me because he knew what Cat was doing was wrong, but it still cost me over $7k, but I had a complete in-chassis with 100k mile warranty. So in '93 I ordered a brand new Pete 379, ext. hood, heavy spec. day cab to pull my dump trailer. And you know there wasn't gonna be a Cat in that !!!! Series 60 Detroit, 430 hp. I loved that engine. It was my only electronic one, and I was averaging over 6 mpg running 99,000 lbs. Of course empty one direction most times but it was just 50 mile radius home nightly. So that's my story about Cat. I had 5 trucks running at one point---2 triaxle Mack dumps, 2 dump trailers (a W900 and a Freightliner FLD), and of course that Western Star road tractor. I've been to about 3/4 of the country, with the exception of the upper northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Dakotas, etc.). Just never got there. I went all the way to Hillsboro, Wisconsin from Massachusetts in my first tractor, a 1965 Mack B67 single axle with the 711 naturally aspirated engine and Mack "duplex" 2 stick tranny. 62 mph top speed at 2150 rpm ! That was back in '78. How trucking has changed, huh ?!!! I'm 75 now and living vicariously through all you guys and gals !! Stay safe man and catch ya in the next one !
You have such a beautiful truck! I know you miss your Coronado too! My truck wasn't like yours. It was an extended hood company truck. It had the cabinets in the back. Your truck is a custom job! We all so much appreciate you, Bandit! Nobody should EVER bother you! You showed your truck, and that in itself is a gift! I imagine that you have a family and they depend on you greatly. May you always stay safe on and off the road. May your family remain happy and safe until your return, but meanwhile they can watch you here too, have fun and laugh! It's all about happiness and love. The way you deal with people have blessed you in so many ways! There's no changing anything that is working with zero issues. The ones who are the most encouraging are fellow truckers, those who family that has truckers and friends. That shows in the comments. I myself had to leave the road. I've been to all of the Canadian provinces but not on the way to Alaska. I just wanted to go everywhere and they didn't mind at all arranging that! I've had my fill of New York and the "Garbage State," N.J. What most of them would do would just load me out to West Coast so they wouldn't hear my mouth.🤣You bring back memories and I thank you that. Keep on Trucking Up! 😊 -Smurfette
A very clean and maintained working truck good to see some people still take care of their equipment
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Appreciate it buddy. Gotta take care of it, it’s the only one I have.
The 24 lo-pros are a pain in the ass to find for sure. I wish my W9 were a glider for sure; had so many issues with the system. Sweet truck my brother!
Thank you very much. I wish I took my wheels and tires off my Coronado and put them on this one before I sold it.
A really clean unit, the floor setup is fantastic, and you’re clearly an owner who takes pride in his truck. Plus you’ve got the tools to do a lot of maintenance. Thanks for the look over, much appreciated.🇦🇺
Truck is awesome! Travel safe
I do as much as I can to keep it in good condition my friend. Thank you very much 🙏🏼
@@markvoina1764 thank you very much, buddy
Thanks for taking the time for the walk around. She's a real semi truck, those curb sniffers are just transport vehicles... LOL No style.
I think ELD is actually more dangerous because you have drivers racing the clock to get to a shut down spot.
Props to you for going against the grain and being old school.
Thank you very much buddy 🙏🏼 ELDs were supposed to prevent accident due to driver fatigue. There are more accidents right now due to driver, fatigue, more than ever.. Because you are forced to drive, even if you are tired. Once the clock starts, there’s no stopping it
I definitely agree they push & push and it causes more & more accidents 🤔
Thanks for sharing your home away from home. Love the way you organize your tools. Your truck needs no mention, it speaks for itself! 👍
Thank you very much 🙏🏼
My 379 was Blue also and i had 600 Cummins twin screw. 2001
Thanks for the tour. 18 years on the road.
Great job on your floor. Awsome collection of tools and accessories. Roll on 18 wheeler.
You had N14 in that 379? I heard those engines are one of the best engines ever made. I appreciate it brother 🙏🏼
Very clean and organized!! Pretty needed, Yeah Buddy 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks for the video 🤝
Pruuuuu
I appreciate that buddy.
Hi Bandit, I am missing a new video this week.i hope you're enjoying your week, and gitter done. Beautiful truck, beautiful life. I would love the color purple 💜 on a truck like that. Ok, hope to see a video soon and hope your ok. Have a great weekend, later😂 😊
Linda
Hello Linda,
Thank you very much 🙏🏼 I’ve been really busy at home, I wasn’t driving for like 10 days. I just uploaded one video about an hour ago.
THAT, my friend, was excellent,brrrrt!! You never fail to put a smile on my face 😁. “Big danger waiting for them”, lmao!
God Bless and get’r done!✌️🙏❤️
I appreciate it brother 🙏🏼 little laughter never hurts.
Great job keeping everything organized all your tools and everything
Thank you very much buddy 🙏🏼
Buddy, a friend of mine didn't survive the, "non-civil" war in Bosnia (USAF)... Im so sorry for your loss(es). We are a bit better country for you being here though my brother. Enough said 'bout that. Love you buddy. Be safe.
I appreciate that brother. I’m happy to be here.
Nice truck and a nice tour greetings from Holland
Thank you very much 🙏🏼
That's ONE SWEET ride brother! Thanx for sharing! 👍👍
Thank you very much 🙏🏼
Thanks for explaining the glider concept as I was really confused about glider kits. That Viper Blue is beautiful when washed and waxed. I'm glad your reefer trailer is working out. Stay safe out there buddy! 🌴
Thank you very much, my friend. I really appreciate that. 🙏🏼
nice truck bandit i like your videos the ones with camera showing you changing the gears are good stay safe.
Thank you very much buddy 🙏🏼
Hi Bandit! That window cover is badass for your A/C! Just beautiful would be an understatement about your rig! I hoarded tools, lol...still have my fuel filter wrench for my 60 series detroit! Ive never cared for the DEF when they pushed that crap on the truckers fir the newer trucks simply becuz it's very hard on the life of the motors! Stay safe out there, you're a good man! Thanks for sharing! Love ya ❤~Stargazer~
Thank you very much Stargazer 🙏🏼 most countries around the world don’t have this DEF crap. But our government is so stupid and they think that it helps with environment.
I agree the government is stupid when it comes to what Trucking needs all they see is getting votes so they can keep getting more & more money in their pockets
Thank you for letting us into your personal space, BadAss🎉
Thank you very much 🙏🏼 and thank you for watching.
Awesome to see that you treat your truck so well Bandit
Gotta take care of it my friend. It’s the only one I have. Gotta make it a last very long time.
I agree with you about taking care of your friend it should be that way 👌
Super cool video very nice truck 🖐️👋👍🥰🇨🇿😉
Thank you Pavel 🙏🏼
I think it’s a also fair to mention that the government put Fitzgerald out of business because of those Glider-Kits, by fining them $89.9 Million Dollars for back taxes owed to the government. In other words the government made Fitzgerald pay for all the money lost 😡 from making those Glider Kits. INNOVATION AND CAPITALISM, I admire anyone that can beat it. The Bandit Truly earns his name, The OTR Bandit. Or actually The Midwest Regional Bandit, if he went OTR, the Bears would eat him alive.
How much longer can you last Bandit? The US GOVERNMENT ARE THE TRULY REAL JESSE JAMES BANDITS. Keep us posted, it has to be getting real tough for you. Good Luck!
Government sure did put Fitzgerald out of business and all the other glider makers. It was EPA to be exact. They made a ruling on how many gliders can be produced each year and it was not worth making them for anybody.. I am pretty sure government will come up with something pretty soon to where everybody is going to have to run ELD somehow. They hate it that some of us are not leashed with that ELD bullshit.
@@OTRBandit , Absolutely, whatever you decide Bandit, I hope you get out with your head above water. Over the years I’ve seen so many drivers wait until the BITTER END when it’s way too Late, some are SO SICK 🤒 they can hardly walk anymore. Life after trucking is always the HARDEST, especially for guys that ignore all the Warning Signs and stick around to the Bitter End.
Very nice truck ,I love the inside .Thank you for sharing
Thank you very much 🙏🏼
Love that Pete, I’m a blue freak and that color pops….big fan of the lighting too……it’s a keeper.
Thank you very much brother 🙏🏼
Thanks for the tour very nice
Thank you buddy 🙏🏼
Thanks for the tour, very well organized and clean.
Thank you 🙏🏼
It sure makes long days and nights more enjoyable when you drive a truck you are proud to be seen in.
It really is a special truck. I don’t get tired in it as I did in my other trucks before.
Thanks for the sleeper tour. Very nice.
Thank you 🙏🏼
"How 'boutcha, Bandit! Got your ears on?"... Hope all is well. Haven't heard from you in a second.... Waiting for your next post Brother. Don't quit, or we will!...😊... Lol. Just take care of business Bro.
I’ve been really busy at home for the past 10 days. Haven’t been working unfortunately but I’m back at it again this week.
Very, very, very, nice Rig Bandit. Well organized, clean, and neat! You take care of your rig, your rig will take care of you. I hope you continue to reap the benefits that's in stored for you. Thank you for showing your truck and providing background. Keep up the good work buddy!
Thank you very much 🙏🏼 I like having everything organized that way if I ever need something, I know exactly where it is.
Very nice truck buddy inside and outside and appreciate you sharing your videos with us!!!! Yeah buddy!!!!
Thank you very much 🙏🏼 and thank you for watching.
Buddy, Comfortable and doing Preventative Maintenance is IT. Personal Protection is Nobody’s Business. Be Safe and Thanks for Sharing.
Thank you 🙏🏼
Hey Bandit! Thank you for the tour of the Blue Beast! It’s so freakin clean and very well organized. I love it! The floor is as shiny as the truck is after the truck wash. It’s awesome that you have all of those tools and extra parts in case you need them. You have thought of everything. Bandit, next time you’re rolling down the highway, could you do something for me? Would you blow the horn, the air horn and show it on here. I would love, love to hear it. Thank you for another great video! Have a great day and stay safe
Good morning Shannon.
Thank you very much. I will definitely blow that air horn in my next video 😊
@@OTRBandit Good morning Bandit! Sweeeeet thank you so much! I can’t wait! Have a great day and stay safe! 😊
Hi (William Lambert). You got good looking truck. Here we got no def for diesel here in Africa.
You guys are lucky. DEF really sucks. Everyone hates it but our government is stupid and they force it on us.
Damit your truck is awesome and also it’s my favorite color at least you’re a clean truck driver compared to other drivers I’ve seen
Thank you very much 🙏🏼 gotta keep it clean. I sleep and eat in there. I’m a big germofob so I like everything to be super clean.
Thats one beautiful large car. Excellent color and you keep it so clean. I wouldn’t know thats not a 1 year old truck.
Smart to keep dot / MC number out of video. Found mine on some scumbag running UShip crap. 💩
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Appreciate it brother. JB Hunt told me that people steal MC numbers and create all kinds of scams with it. Sad times we live in.
@@OTRBandit yes sir lots of scum out there.
Roll safe👍👍👍
Thanks for the tour. Love that blue. You might have too many caulks in your truck!! 🤣🤣🤣
Thank you very much brother 🙏🏼 whoever named it that was probably drunk at that time 🤣🤣
Another awesome video buddy. Thanks for showing us more of your truck my friend.
Thank you very much 🙏🏼 people were asking to see inside so I finally decided to get it done.
That’s one bad ass Pete. Looks awesome my friend
Thank you very much buddy 🙏🏼
Good evening OTR BANDIT,been really busy at work and today I finally got a chance to view my phone so I am catching up with your video's so thanks for the content and I agree with you on the truck floor simple and easy to keep clean and install as long as you have patience.your truck organizers is how all truckers should keep their truck you may want to show Tim Gentry how to do that that guy is so unorganized.well until the next one be safe
Thank you very buddy. I love the way this floor turned out. Being organized saves time. Whenever you need something, it’s allot easier to find.
Finally get to see how you live brother 👍😎 very nice and very cool job on the floor !! Although I was kinda expecting a flat screen for you.
Thank you very much. I’ve actually never had TV in my truck. I always have my laptop and of course my phone. That’s the only entertainment I ever needed.
Show it!! It’s all about appreciating and having pride. Lots love your working class truck!
Thank you very much 🙏🏼
I had no idea that your truck was so nice brother, nice job on the floors, you could have a second career there lol. My favorite part was your backstory of how you came into buying this truck in the first place, 2022 was all money for real but you turned it into preparation for the next upside. I expected to see a CAT under the hood but you surprised me, sick combination and you manage to get really good mpg on it. That truck is a damn keeper for sure. Keep the rubber rolling and the coal burning! Be safe!
Thank you very much 🙏🏼 I never had truck with CAT. But out of all other engines I’ve had, series 60 is my favorite.
Hey Buddy, I work in Fulton and look for your truck passing through all the time. Maybe someday I'll see you
I come through Kingdom City often. I live in Columbia.
Thanks for the tour 🙂
Years ago I had driven double-clutch crown coaches. More specifically; school buses. I should have chosen big rigs as a means of making money. MUCH more money! And no SCREAMING cargo 😖
It is more money but you’re also gone away from your house all the time.
@@OTRBandit I hear you bro, but in my case being away from the house would be a good thing. I think I was adopted 🤔 I'm the only one in the family who likes Bach and Vivaldi music!
Man bandit I'm pretty proud of u building your own truck from the frame up I bet that cost a hell of a lot of money 4 your motors and transmissions but she sure looks beautiful have a good day my friend
Thank you for sharing, I really enjoy your videos. Stay safe brother.
Thank you very much 🙏🏼
Very nice very nice buddy
Thank you very much, buddy 🙏🏼
Thanx for this tour of your awesome & beautiful Glider, Yea buddy. When you were showing us the threshold inside, I was wondering, how many times you stubbed your toe moving from driver
seat into the sleeper ?? Pprrrrtttt. I know I would have many times. Again, you are the man, and
I admire you and look forward to the next video. Take care, keep R as you always do, btween
the mayo & mustard. Stay safe...........
Thank you very much buddy. I actually never stubbed my toe on it thank God. It seems like it would be easier to stub your toe on it though.
Beautiful Truck I had a s10 blazer that color. Thanks for sharing your story I enjoyed it.
I know you watch Kurt (Trucking with Schmidt) look up Tim (Gentry & Son) or the Mike (Boston Trucker)
Takecare Buddy!
Will definitely look them up. Thank you.
Nice tour of your pride and joy.
Thank you very much 🙏🏼
Very nice truck. I actually currently have a friend doing DG with Werner in the North East and yeah, it is a hard job unloading all that product, especially when the bills say 700 pieces but there are 1200 on the trailer for that store. Guess I also figured out how companies like Peterbilt and KW have managed to keep their long nose trucks in production for so long, they eventually sold them as glider kits to bypass the regulations that would have otherwise forced them to stop production. Personally noting, I am definitely a fan of Freightliner, especially the new generation Cascadia, DD knew what they were doing when they designed the emissions systems and I've only had one truck fail to an emissions issue and I can't really say it failed as the dealer just ran a hard regen on it for like 2 hours and it was fine after that, no more issues. But they are very roomy, lots of storage space, ride nice and turn on a dime. As much as I do enjoy a good long nose truck, for what I would be doing, I would likely find a new generation Cascadia as an owner op. Right now I am with a fleet that runs heavy on the T680's and I personally don't like how cramped they feel. But to each their own, and yes the ELD definitely goes against a company driver hard as it can force driving when fatigued, thankfully I have never been with a company that forced me into driving when I was tired, even if the log allowed me to run. I can see it working better for owner ops who set their schedule themselves, you run from x time to x time and you book your loads according to your daily routine.
I would not do Dollar General work as a company driver. He just doesn’t pay enough in my opinion for that type of work. As an operator, I would do it every day for the rest of my life. Because as an operator, I was getting paid for one days work as much as those guys were making in two weeks.. if I had to drive an emissions truck, I Would Definitely drive Freightliner Cascadia. I had 2008 freightliner Cascadia and there was so much more room inside of it than inside the Peterbilt and the radius better than this one.
Thanx for all the info on The Blue Beast. A very nice and Beautiful rig. You have every reason to show it off. You answered a lot of ???? I was wondering about but I believe you covered it pretty good. Gotta be honest tho, kinda missed your normal color commentary. But on the next ride, maybe you’ll get back to cussing people out. But once again bandit, thanks for another awesome video and I look forward to your next one. This little gig you got going on here with your truck and the videos is just so freaking cool. You seem to be a really decent guy so enjoy your time at home, and as always keep it between the lines and be safe on your travels. Yeah, Buddy. Prrrrrtt
Thank you very much brother 🙏🏼 I promise there will be cursing on the next one.
Geterrrr Done Brother nice job on the Beast
Thank you very much buddy.
I was also always curious about the headroom in those whenever I see one on the road so thanks ! Mainly because when I started OTR my only "demand" was that I was able to stand in the sleeper (5'10") and so I've always wondered about those Petes but I'm impressed.
You could stand up in sleeper but not in the cab. They are very cramped inside for sure.
Thanks for the tour. Nice truck
Thank you very much 🙏🏼
Bonjour. Très beau camion c'est sur. Seul reproche que je peux faire sur les camions US par rapport au notre en France et en Europe c'est la largeur intérieure de vos cabines. Mais bon !! On n' a pas de couchettes aussi spacieuse que les vôtres. On peux pas tout avoir!!!. Bonne route. Le Français. 😊
Thank you very much. I would love to drive Scania one day. Those trucks look really good to me.
That was a great video man, great tour of truck and your story. Thanks man from New Zealand.
Appreciate it, brother 🙏🏼
Holy shit do you have an inventory list of all your supplies?Good job love to see a guy that takes pride in his ride!! Great videos stay safe!The only thing you need to add to your truck is a taller shift tower on trans. makes shifting much easier!!
Inventory list is at my head, my friend. I will probably end up putting a taller shifter in it, but it’ll probably be next year sometime..
Bandit that is a beautiful truck, inside and out and we know you are proud of it, I would be too. Are you waiting for a load, where are you, looks like a nice day. I have an air conditioner just like that, lol. Ok, hoping you have a great week. Chat soon. 😊 Linda
Thank you Linda 🙏🏼 day sure was beautiful here.
Have you ever watched "Highway Thu Hell"? It's a true program out of Canada, I love it, it's nuts. Lol
@@lindapackard1695 I did watch that show. I liked it very much.
I was lucky one time. I like to hold on to a few bits and pieces of things. I broke an air hose one time, so i look through a few things and i found a small piece of copper tubing and hose clamps, so i cut the sir hose and shoved the tuning inside the hose and use the clamps, that worked great until i go to the dealers to buy a couple of new air hoses. I am good at piecing little things together, as i call it jury rigging things.
I’m the same way my friend. I hoard things because I never know when I’ll need it. I once fixed my busted coolant hose with the bicycle tire tube. It held for 70 miles until I got to Breezwood, PA Truckstop
@@OTRBandit That's the way to go. You never know when something may come in handy for something.
Love your videos beautiful truck thanks for the time you put in on the videos they help pass time I’m a driver myself so I love to see when your videos come out stay save driver and keep it between the ditches il catch ya on the next one
Thank you very much, brother. I really appreciate that. You stay safe out there 🙏🏼
Very nice truck very nice
Thank you very much 🙏🏼
I enjoyed the video. Very nice truck. I use a generator and the portable AC and space heater instead of idling my truck. I much prefer doing that instead of idling my truck. My generator will generally run about eight hours without having to be shut down for refueling or being otherwise being checked. And my generator is much quieter than an APU and much cheaper to operate and much less expensive when purchased. I have been using the same generator and portable AC and space heaters since 2016. Everything has been very reliable.
Where do u put the generator when it’s running?
I like it. It saves allot of money and engine wear by not idling. And it gets freezing in my sleeper from that ac unit. I love it.
I keep mine right there on the catwalk. If you buy smaller one, you can put it by your landing gear and tie it with the chain so that nobody steals it at night. I’ve seen people keep smaller ones under their bed and bring them outside when they need them.
@tubofpopcorn7242 I put the generator behind the sleeper on the platform area. I also keep it locked so it doesn't walk off the truck . I carry my gasoline in what is called a safety can. I carry the gasoline in one of my tool boxes. I have everything organized and it takes a very few minutes to generator running and the AC or portable heater blowing cold or warm air. I very much prefer this instead of idling my truck engine.
@tubofpopcorn7242 When the generator is running I put it against the front of the trailer as I already mentioned it is locked to a secure part of the truck. Or sometimes I set it on the front of the step deck trailer if I'm doing flat bed. But when I'm doing dry van I leave the generator on the step platform between the front of the trailer and the back of the sleeper area. My generator is the 5000 wat Honda generator it only weighs eighty pounds and has a suitcase handle on the top area. When it is raining I cover the generator with a piece of cardboard paper folded around the generator with the ends open.
Awesome video
Thank you 🙏🏼
really nice guy at 02:40min
He drove by once and circled back around to say nice truck.
Great video brother! Awesome truck!! Stay safe and God bless!!
Thank you very much brother 🙏🏼 you stay safe as well.
Would you please tell us a little bit about your personal life; where you’re from, how you got into trucking, are you a family man. It’s nice to see and know the man behind the voice. Thanks for the video about the rig . God bless.
I am originally from Bosnia. I’ve lived in US (Missouri) since I came here in 2002. I got into trucking because I wanted to make some quick money and unfortunately I’m still doing it 18+ years later. I am a family guy.
Thanks for the quick response to my post. I’m changing one word in your answer from unfortunately to very fortunate. I considered myself lucky to be able to get a truck and start my career back in 1960 after a stint in the Air Force (6yr) as a heavy equipment operator and over the road truck driver. I spent another 43 yrs in the trucking business as a civilian.
well buddy today you have fulfilled my request thanks buddy stay safe and be blessed nice machine 😅
It was about time I make this video. Thank you very much buddy 🙏🏼
Nayce too see back 😂
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Damn sharp truck!!! 😎👍👍
Thank you very much 🙏🏼
Future topic or segment while driving down the road on how you started up your own authority. Tips or things to avoid when getting that process started. Coming up on two years with my license/company driver with the goal of eventually getting my own rig and authority. Safe travels boss man!
Will definitely do that. Or I might even make a separate video for it.
Hey bandit
Love the channel
Thx for the content, you’re hilarious
I appreciate it 🙏🏼
Beautiful truck, man!
Thank you 🙏🏼
On love the tools how they all are the same nrand
Thank you very buddy. Same tool brand means you don’t have to carry bunch of different chargers and batteries.
Love your truck it’s gorgeous!!!!
Thank you very much buddy.
Where do you keep your piss bottles and shit bags? Jk my friend! I’m sure, like me, you don’t like the new 589 but you might want to check one out to see how much more room they have inside compared to the 389. It’s quite amazing! Your truck is beautiful that’s a fact Jack! Happy trails bro.
Appreciate that brother. I don’t like 589 in pictures or videos but I did see one down in Tulsa, Oklahoma and I thought it looked ok. I wouldn’t mind driving it honestly.
They’re growing on me.
Now that I seen the inside I definitely love the truck. Very clean
Thank you very much 🙏🏼
U have a lot of style and class love a man that got it going on love your truck just beautiful
Thank you very much Jennifer 🙏🏼
Thanks for the tour and explaining everything. Truck is immaculate, you really deserve it the way you take care of it. Also, very impressive on how you build and adapt things to fit. You are a man of many skills. Thanks again and stay safe.
Thank you very much buddy 🙏🏼 I learn how to do all this stuff on TH-cam.
I missing you can you do more video.s ❤🇧🇻
I’m recording one right now. I had 3 recorded but I lost my SD card. Should have one video done by Wednesday.
Congratulations man you are very organized!!! Wonderful truck🎉🎉🎉
Thank you very much buddy 🙏🏼
Nice tour buddy, thank you very much! The floor is beautiful!
Thank you very much Chef 🙏🏼 floor color looks even better in person.
@@OTRBandit I sent you an email, keep me posted if you ever get up my way.
Nice info on the truck brother good idea on the carbon monoxide alarm I have those in my house too its a good investment take care brother be safe always.
Thank you very brother 🙏🏼 carbon monoxide detector is a must for every truck.
Great truck! I had a International Pro Star with that same 60 series Detroit. What a great engine. I hope you decide to keep that truck. As you know the DPF systems are horrible. I was constantly in the shop with the Paccar engine it was either a sensor or DPF problems very expensive to say the least. You're a smart guy having smarts and mechanical ability is key. Good Luck. I enjoy your videos keep them coming.
Thank you very much. I am definitely keeping this truck. I never want to have truck with DEF.
Hey Buddy no questions great truck great info. Love to see your accomplishments
Thank you very much 🙏🏼
@@OTRBandit more profanity
@@BigA1994 next video, I promise 🤣🤣
Nice Ride!!, mine of course we already talked about, '23 W900L 292wb, 86" studio, in legendary black. I run the l.p.24.5, easy to get if u have a Bridgestone account. I run on the 9 the H rated steer tires, gives u another 1000 u can run on the steers, with a heavy truck with a reefer it works out. I run the Yokohama trailer tires thru Bridgestone, no recaps run on my equipment. headed to Phoenix with a load of fresh beef, keep it up, be good. Ron
Have a safe trip brother. Legendary black on W9 looks beautiful. I wanted to get Bridgestone for my steer tires but they didn’t have them at the time. I will probably get the same tire setup you just mentioned, when I replace mine. Thank you very much for that info my friend 🙏🏼
What Bridgestone is it exactly you’re talking about? I think I’ll be putting new steer tires on next week.
Noti ganggg
I like that shoe shine and read for repair on ste😊you may want to get that carbon detector a look at put it to your pick ups pipe and I bet it won’t sound the alarm.I’ve had two of the same kind one that you plug in and the other battery operated so just saying ✌️
I’ll definitely have to test it out to make sure that it’s working
I run the R213 Bridgestone 16 ply on my steers.
Those are the ones that the lady gave me a quote last Friday. She said they would be like $1300 plus mounting and balancing.
THANKS!
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Glad you did this video, learned a good bit, floor is rad dude 😎
DPF = Diesel Particulate Filter
Stay safe out there brother !!
Thank you very much brother 🙏🏼 safe trip wherever you’re headed.
Beautiful truck
Thank you very much 🙏🏼
Very nice rig. Question can u elaborate on the desai heater u have I like that idea of the ac and heater thanks again be safe
Diesel heat is also called bunk heater. It comes with a small fuel tank for your diesel or you can tap directly into your truck tanks. It runs on batteries while your truck is turned off and it provides heat. It probably uses less than one gallon of diesel a day. But to run your ac, you will need generator like the one that I have.
Like the video, I haveca question for you, How do you make sure you have the CC closed caption function working on every video you make?
I think TH-cam puts it on automatically on some videos. Some of them you have to turn on in your settings.
lol.come on in ,big danger waiten.same here
Great video again. I got 2 questions for you, How long are you with the reefer and what is your empty weight?
I’m not sure how long but my empty weight with fuel is 36+K
I love my P&C 389. In American Truck Simulator tho. 😆🙃
It really is a beautiful truck straight from the factory. You don’t have to do any upgrades to it because everything‘s already done.
@@OTRBandit True that. Wheel well man!
Show people how we eat and prepare food in the truck on the road.
I have that in couple of my other videos.
Hello Bandit : just watched your video on Big Blue , all the comforts of home 🏡 just wondering didn't see a television. Yeah Buddy
I have actually never had TV in my truck. I don’t really watch TV that much even when I’m home. I like browsing on my phone better than watching TV.
@@OTRBandit that's cool : between driving , making awesome videos and the C B plus your phone guess you don't need a TV . your actually on TV , very cool . getter her done ☮️
@@frederickdemers-zu2dj I appreciate it buddy. Even if I was watching TV I wouldn’t have a heart to drill holes inside my truck for a tv mount.
@@OTRBandit yes , hear that Bandit :