Ryan, the squelch button on your CB will come in very handy for you. It allows you to tune into signals that are close to you, and cuts out the weaker ones. As for using it? Just come up with your own CB handle(name you will be using while talking on it), and when on the road, use channel 19(truckers channel) give your handle first and then ask for a come back from anyone that can hear you. Channel 9 is used only for emergencies in case you need a smoky bear(cop). Years ago you needed a license to operate one, but not anymore. I can still remember my license call letters from back in the seventies and eighties.
My friends gave me my handle, Cactus Apple. It has meaning, I was also from Arizona, and I thought it was a good choice. In the early 90's, no cell phone then, my son and I broke down on the highway in my pick up and I called for help. I've never seen an 18 wheeler pull over and stop so fast in such short of a distance before in my life! Truckers are awesome! Anyway c.b.'s are excellent tools, fun to use and you meet great people. Just obey the rules :) ! You'll enjoy it and will be glad you have it! Have fun!
OMG, you are stretching the memory banks. I think I started CBing in the about '66 with 2 Realistic walky-talkieson the farm. One at the house and one with me so parental units could keep track of me. We didn't bother with licenses or handles - just push button and say mom, dad, or steve. When we picked up a used Base Station, and got a license, the first time I went on, someone immediately asked what my handle was. My handle??? I had to think quick. Instantly I saw it. Right on the Base Radio I saw the model name. "oh, my handle is "Executive'. I regretted that not so smooth move into the mid '80s when I went Unplugged. sdh in CT
My CB handle was Pepperoni. Some girls on the school bus nicknamed us. My little brother was pickles, my other brother was peaches and somehow I got Pepperoni. I use it for My CB handle, back in the seventies and 80's, Fun Times!
This is my town, born and raised. Graduated High school in that same building. Walked all those streets. Proud to be from my town Potosi. Thank you for honoring our vets and the farmers.
Ryan I drove Truck for 15 years cross country and loved it when I started I was told to learn to shift the truck between 1600 and 1800 rpm and if you speed shift learn to do it slow and easy, learn how to use the splitter it will help you a lot when pulling hills Please do not use Retread tires you will not like them and they will not last as long as you want.
I drove semi for 25 years after I retired from the U.S. Air Force. Best job in the world. Biggest thing you need to remember. They will roll over, and you have to make wider turns because you have 43 extra feet behind you. Take care and be safe.
Simple solution. Take all the room available. If you are unsure, watch that ass end like a hawk. How I learned how to drive. Dealing with these beasts and campers all the time.
I knew it! Congrats on the "new" truck, hope it will stay healthy and do you a lot of good on the farm and elsewhere. And get your license asap, will make things more easy in all cases.
Ryan, I think your buy will be well worth it!! I have been watching for about a year now and have never left a comment. Keep posting videos, I enjoy them.
Smart purchase. Now you don't have to wait on somebody else's truck. You need to get the front end checked out if that drive tire came off the steer axle.
Nice truck!! Definitely replace those tires and check the brakes and lights. A DOT would nail you fast for those. I’ve been driving a rig for 30+ years now. You’ll get used to it quickly and it’ll become easy. Good luck with it.
Oohhh wow!!! Definitely a needed addition to the farm. With this you'll be able to get a better price for your grain as well as being able to transport tour gain from the field easier. Plus in the winter be able to contract with other farmers to haul their grain to market. Nice buy Ryan!!!!
do not buy cheap tires your life is worth more than that.. good tires that are reasonable are Kumho tires they last good and they won't break the bank.
Double coin and Leo are good but cheap. My dad bought them for a long time for otr trucks. I remember well because I changed them, only ever had to replace 1 pair due to something other than normal wear, now do not go a mild tread for drives the more aggressive the better. I remember come November I was replacing drive tires but in the summer they'd get run till they were out of spec I'd cut some grooves to make them legal again and that would get them through till winter. But with the tarrifs might be cheaper to buy good Bridgestone tires now.
@@johnbinder5290 I dunno John. Time will tell. Hopefully it's a reliable truck and not a money pit. I farm a long way from Wisconsin and things are different but I can't imagine farming without my own trucks.
I just started watching your channel. I think this purchase is going to be great for you all. I used to have my CDL and it was rough when I started learning but after a few hours of driving around I got the hang of it quickly. Just need to take your time and practice. I can’t wait for your next video.
As much as I was hoping u would get a new combine, a semi I feel is a better investment. A dump truck might be easier to unload into the auger for the grain bins but a semi is pretty cool.
Congratulations on the rig and I hope you have many many hassle free years of motoring with it I am a retired truck driver both on the Irish roads and all across Europe good and bad years I enjoyed every moment of them. I had to retire at the age of 45 and I miss it. God bless on the roads and safe and happy trucking. Keep her lit my good man.
Great investment Ryan! Sounds like you did the math and have made a smart business decision. Invest in some good tires, check out the rest of the running gear and get your CDL. Start making some money. Not only do custom farming, throw in custom hauling and you will cover the whole operation. As far as the CB, unplug it and throw it in the trash. Use the handhelds that you got last year to communicate within your farming operation. Thats all you need!! Look forward to more videos on the beast!
Glad to see that you guys are doing well and branching out a little. My family owns roughly 700 acres in southern Indiana that has been leased out since the late 90’s. Wish I could have gotten into it when I was younger and still living on the farm. I appreciate your videos and the work that you and many others do to provide grain and beef. Thank you!
Congratulations on your new purchase Ryan! Hope it becomes a huge asset for the farm and good luck on getting your CDL brotha I'm in the mid process of getting mine!
To echo a lot of comment already made, I have been in trucking for over 25 years, new tires on the tractor , caps are ok on the trailer. Preventive maintenance is the key , take care of the equipment and it will take care of you . Oil changes , grease etc are your friends . Take your time learning to drive , it will come don’t force it and you will be shifting like a pro before you know it . Good luck with it and keep the great videos coming.
New on the steers is not just a good idea, It is the LAW. Check out the requirements in Part 395. BTW, get you a copy of the rule book, it is quite detailed. THE COLONEL
THE COLONEL Not true. Regrooved tires are only not allowed on the steers of passenger vehicles. And 395 is hours of service. 393.75!would be your tire regs
Glad somebody still knows some Jerry Reed and C. W. McCall songs! My grandmother used to drive a big rig in the late 80s. She owned her own Kenworth truck. The gas prices got too expensive, so she sold it. Awesome video Ryan! Can't wait to see more of this beast!
Very cool Freightliner and trailer. You will have the hang of driving it in no time. They are very easy. Freightliners are my favorite to drive. Great purchase.
I have to say that the elevators and ethanol plants around us have really upgraded their facilities and we rarely have lines anymore with their multiple high speed dumps. I remember years ago waiting an hour or two.
RYAN, I got My class A commercial driver license with DOT HAZMAT endorsement by Getting the books and studying them day and night until I passed. If you don't pass, then go back again. I have been driving tractors since about 7 on the farm and trucks on the farm since about 12. If you can back you fifth wheel cattle trailer like i saw you, do this will be a piece of cake. This trailer is longer but the same principles apply. Make use of the farm to practice in order to appear more confident when you take the tests. You can do it.
Greese about every 5k miles. I change the oil at 10k miles. Change the fuel filter every 20k miles. And keep the plate greased. The truck can make alot money when you get things going. But it does take money to keep it going too..like anything. Congrats on the rig its very nice.
Hey Ryan, everything on the truck will come to you ~~ It was a bear when I 1st started. Very nice truck please be safe and enjoy. And keep on making the videos you do great work.
Congratulations Ryan and Kuster family on your new to your acquisition and to the Farm. I Drove Trucks in the Army as 64C/88M The hardest thing is blindside backing learning to control a load downhill as you know from Travis driveway gravity can really push a load and the other thing that caused more than a few of our drivers problems was rolling back when starting out on a incline and rolling back into a car. Instead of using the Johnny bar (Trailer service brake lever) as a hill hold until they got going. Hopefully with all that gravel you put down you can get lined up to the bins without backing up. As they drilled into our head was avoid back as much as you can and when you do have a GROUND GUIDE ! ! !
Of all the things you could have spent money on and all the things you could have done, I must admit, I think you made the best decision you could have. Not just for yourself but if you decide you want to pull flatbed or whole grain for other people or what have you, you're going to have income coming in, and as you said I'm like a tractor this will directly pay for itself. Learn as much about that machine as you can, make sure everything is kept up, works, may you always have all paperwork on you at all times. Very good decision Ryan. Best of luck to you in your new endeavor.
If you will indulge me, I do have a suggestion based on personal experience. Once you get your tires replaced, don't waste time trying to learn to drive the truck without the trailer. When you go in to do the drive test, you have to back and drive with it on anyway. You might as well just put it back on the truck and learn with it. Turning and backing takes some getting to get used to if you've never done it before. Its not a big deal, it will just follow right along behind. The more time you spend in it, the better you'll get! I spent a whole weekend just driving around the neighborhood and practicing my turning and backing. Good luck!
Awesome, should be very handy around the farm and should make your farm run better. This looks like your farm has taken the next big step. Great Job Ryan and co.
Awesome looking rig there Ryan, I think this was a great purchase for the farm, I believe it will save y’all a lot of money and wear on your tractors. I look forward to learning more about it too
Looks like a nice setup. One thing to be carful of with the trailer. Looks like you have commercial hoppers (meaning they are closer to the ground) vs ag hoppers which have higher ground clearance. Be careful if you have driveways into fields that are uneven because those commercial hoppers could bottom out. Happy trucking. A little time behind the wheel and you’ll catch on in a hurry.
And it looks like a 78" sided trailer, it's very easy to overload those. We run timpte 50 ft triples commercially and you gotta be careful not to roll across a scale at 100,000 lbs
A farmer got my brother in law to leave him his hopper and tractor on the side of the field to fill over night with beans. When he went to pick it up in the morning he has it heaped up from to back over the bows. Couldn't shut the tarp. Only 5 miles to elevator. Lucky it didn't break in half.
Oh, this is exciting!!!!!! My dad worked as the manager of field engineering at old White Motor and for Roadway. So, trucks have always been fascinating to me. I look forward to learning with you!
I have two freighliners just like it both 99 models and I agree with Zach be ready to spend money but your truck will be worth it for the farm. I never used wagons this fall yet. Should trade the trailer for ag hopper traps so you can haul grain to the farm.
I was in the same boat about 3 years ago. Had never driven a truck, but I knew it would make our operation more efficient so I bought a reasonable rig similar to yours. Best money I've ever spent. I'll never go back to crawling up and down the road with tractor and wagons or relying on custom truckers during harvest. You'll catch on to driving it very quickly since you're obviously experienced with equipment. Congrats on the big step and keep the videos coming.
I so proud of you Ryan you are taking a big step into becoming more profitable 200 may not sound like much but 10 truck loads that turns into 2000 easy and can pick up hauling jobs to help pay for the truck. It's an asset on the farm and with more acres for production will help that bottom line in the future.
@John Haas well here it as I see it they love their farm and it's an asset to them is the farm and even if they only use truck for transporting corn and soybeans to be sold. It's a benefit to them for the every simple reason they are not paying a third party for transporting their crops.
Congratulations on the truck. I just bought a truck and trailer for my farm this last spring. It paid for it's self this summer. Then neighbors found out I had it and trucked corn to town. It has taken a lot to get used to but it is a worth while investment.
Great idea for a great investment, Ryan. I"d suggest both you and Travis get your CDL's just to be safe. I know if you get farm plates and only drive in WI you don't technically need a CDL but since you haul to IA, you will need them. I drove Over The Road, both dry van and flatbed heavy haul for over 14 years, so I'm very familiar with those older Freightliners. I'd seriously consider getting 4 drive tires to replace the worst ones and put them on the front drive axel, as that is the one that supplies most of the driving power to the road. Check your tread depths also, as that is critical. And keep doing pre trip inspections daily. One thing I don't know the answer to is, if you will need to get an electronic logging kit or not, since you'll not be for hire. Good luck and if you need any help with the truck, let me know.
Freightliners are called freightshakers for a reason...idk bout the older ones but i had a 2003 Columbia and it shook so bad it broke the dash n all the plastic in the truck came off eventually
Nice setup Ryan. I agree with your logic, and beneficial when you can't get a truck. Even though you can harvest crops faster than you can haul them, now you control the entire process. Awesome
Coming from someone that does industrial tires for a living ! DO NOT PIT RECAP TIRES ON IT !!! New ones don't cost much more and will give you 3 times the service !
I would have to agree, I especially think new Chinese tires would be a good fit for you. And for god sake get a drive tire, not those steers your truck currently has. Another bit of knowing: you can get away with new tires on one axle and old on the othe,r but do not mix and match on the same axle (burn up diff) or wheel position (burn up wheel bearings)
I agree. If you do choose recaps check the age of the tires. Most decent tire guys will tell you where to look. Nothing over a couple years old on your drives.
It's not to say all recaps are bad, I work in ready mix concrete and we go through tires so fast that Michelin recaps work great for us, they work great for urban garbage trucks too. But we put alot of time and effort into managing our tires.
You might want to consider taking a drivers course from a school. Learning from an old hand like me can help but most of us pick up some bad habits while driving. Plus it would make it easier to get your CDL that way, you can tear up their equipment....
Turn the ratchet over on the tarp support strap that runs front to back on the left side before it tears the tarp. Next you need a USDOT number you can apply for that online your self that cost $300. Once you get your number you need a UCR permit to transport exempt ag commodities that is $76. Before you operate truck you need to do a driver file for everyone that will drive the truck (driver record, employment application pre employment drug and alcohol testing, drug and alcohol discipline policy) A maintenance log for truck and trailer, and a few other things all this info is in the green DOT hand book. the US DOT will come do an audit of all your records with in the first year of operation to make sure you are complying with all the laws and determine if you are fit to continue operation. Insurance will be cheaper thought the farm versus a independent commercial semi policy because you are a new cdl holder. Good Luck I'll try to answer any question you might have.
If I sign up as an entity it’s $300, but I did it for free. As far as the drug testing and logs, I’ll only have to do that when I start driving for hire. As a farmer, the logs aren’t needed within 150 miles of the farm
MAP21 “moving ahead with progress 2021” has all the farm exemptions from CFR code of federal regs. Your correct on the 150 miles of the farm for map21 exemptions
Good Luck with the truck & trailer. It's a nice upgrade for you guys. It'll be nice to move approx. 1,000 bushels at a time to the bins or elevator at a time & if it works out, some custom hauling work. Looks like you've gotten lots of good advice concerning the maintenance & driving of the truck. Stay safe.
Nice truck and sounds like you got a good deal...please don't put recaps on truck they don't last..buy new and put on front drive axel...also always put duals on in pairs that way they will wear evenly...have an experienced driver give you instructions and practice practice and practice...you will do fine. Good luck!
best to have even worn tires on the tandem, and stay away from chine made stuff. i use hankook as i get a good deal on them. very pleased with that brand.
@@Vaneps0 really?. the problem with recaps are the casings rot out, and when they blow they throw the tread off and make much more damage then a new tire will if that blows. no cost difference to speak of anyways nowdays. i get double coin tires just as cheap as redtreads. cheaper china tires for much less.
@@toffer99 I should have said stay away from China brands. Hankook are Korean, tho some of their factories are in China. Quality on those tires are good. Have some made there on the truck I drive now.
Congrats on the truck. Glad to see you guys are combining. I still have to get about 400 acres of soybeans off and it won't stop raining here in Michigan.
I’m happy for y’all brother, this will help y’all a lot, probably want be long now and you’ll be picking up more acreage, congrats can’t wait to see this saving you money
Hey Ryan, I just drove a semi for the first time over the weekend. It was about 100 miles round trip. It took a trip up there and back to REALLY understand the shifting. By the second trip it was much easier. Watch youtube videos on the shift pattern you have and the rpms to be at when shifting. It helped me out tremendously! Problem is, if you want your CDL make sure you double clutch and get in that rhythm cause they will make you for your test. I have a bad habit already floating gears. Which is the way you will always drive after the test. Good luck buddy!
Ryan, the squelch button on your CB will come in very handy for you. It allows you to tune into signals that are close to you, and cuts out the weaker ones. As for using it? Just come up with your own CB handle(name you will be using while talking on it), and when on the road, use channel 19(truckers channel) give your handle first and then ask for a come back from anyone that can hear you. Channel 9 is used only for emergencies in case you need a smoky bear(cop). Years ago you needed a license to operate one, but not anymore. I can still remember my license call letters from back in the seventies and eighties.
I still remember mine too..My handle?Lone Ranger here (I drove a silver Camaro, my silver bullet)
My friends gave me my handle, Cactus Apple. It has meaning, I was also from Arizona, and I thought it was a good choice. In the early 90's, no cell phone then, my son and I broke down on the highway in my pick up and I called for help. I've never seen an 18 wheeler pull over and stop so fast in such short of a distance before in my life! Truckers are awesome! Anyway c.b.'s are excellent tools, fun to use and you meet great people. Just obey the rules :) ! You'll enjoy it and will be glad you have it! Have fun!
OMG, you are stretching the memory banks. I think I started CBing in the about '66 with 2 Realistic walky-talkieson the farm. One at the house and one with me so parental units could keep track of me. We didn't bother with licenses or handles - just push button and say mom, dad, or steve. When we picked up a used Base Station, and got a license, the first time I went on, someone immediately asked what my handle was. My handle??? I had to think quick. Instantly I saw it. Right on the Base Radio I saw the model name. "oh, my handle is "Executive'. I regretted that not so smooth move into the mid '80s when I went Unplugged. sdh in CT
My CB handle was Pepperoni. Some girls on the school bus nicknamed us. My little brother was pickles, my other brother was peaches and somehow I got Pepperoni. I use it for My CB handle, back in the seventies and 80's, Fun Times!
A CB is not in my trucks but we are farmers not truckers. Texting or cell seem to be best.
Nice unit. Been truckin 13 years. Best piece of advice I recieved when new was "never be scared of it, but always respect it"
Nice truck and trailer guys!!! That's going to make things more efficient!!!
This is my town, born and raised. Graduated High school in that same building. Walked all those streets. Proud to be from my town Potosi. Thank you for honoring our vets and the farmers.
Ryan I drove Truck for 15 years cross country and loved it when I started I was told to learn to shift the truck between 1600 and 1800 rpm and if you speed shift learn to do it slow and easy, learn how to use the splitter it will help you a lot when pulling hills Please do not use Retread tires you will not like them and they will not last as long as you want.
I drove semi for 25 years after I retired from the U.S. Air Force. Best job in the world. Biggest thing you need to remember. They will roll over, and you have to make wider turns because you have 43 extra feet behind you. Take care and be safe.
Simple solution. Take all the room available. If you are unsure, watch that ass end like a hawk. How I learned how to drive. Dealing with these beasts and campers all the time.
Especially hauling grain
#USAF
Congratulations on the purchase! When you're comfortable driving it & using it often, you'll never know how you got along without it.
I knew it! Congrats on the "new" truck, hope it will stay healthy and do you a lot of good on the farm and elsewhere. And get your license asap, will make things more easy in all cases.
Ryan, I think your buy will be well worth it!! I have been watching for about a year now and have never left a comment. Keep posting videos, I enjoy them.
You can also buy a low-bed trailer to haul equipment, bales, etc....
Smart purchase. Now you don't have to wait on somebody else's truck. You need to get the front end checked out if that drive tire came off the steer axle.
Now they can wait in line to unload and wait for their own truck. Lol.
Jeff Gixer that is a true statement. Lol.
@@firemedicseven but it's still a great purchase.
Can't wait to see more videos on this setup! Glad to see y'all get one. Good luck with it!
I use to drive a Freightliner FLD 120 just like yours for a farmer. Loved driving it and miss it every day. Enjoy it man it is an awesome experience.
Nice truck!! Definitely replace those tires and check the brakes and lights. A DOT would nail you fast for those. I’ve been driving a rig for 30+ years now. You’ll get used to it quickly and it’ll become easy. Good luck with it.
Was not expecting this at all! It definitely will help out on the farm!
Oohhh wow!!! Definitely a needed addition to the farm. With this you'll be able to get a better price for your grain as well as being able to transport tour gain from the field easier. Plus in the winter be able to contract with other farmers to haul their grain to market. Nice buy Ryan!!!!
So cool! Stay safe while bringing it home to the farm! Congrats, you guys!
That seems like a really good interest rate. Congrats on the new purchase!
do not buy cheap tires your life is worth more than that.. good tires that are reasonable are Kumho tires they last good and they won't break the bank.
Double coin and Leo are good but cheap. My dad bought them for a long time for otr trucks. I remember well because I changed them, only ever had to replace 1 pair due to something other than normal wear, now do not go a mild tread for drives the more aggressive the better. I remember come November I was replacing drive tires but in the summer they'd get run till they were out of spec I'd cut some grooves to make them legal again and that would get them through till winter. But with the tarrifs might be cheaper to buy good Bridgestone tires now.
I do recommend if someone wants recaps to try accutread.
We'd all love Michelins, but . . .
It's a money pit.should just pay an outside hauler in the end
@@johnbinder5290 I dunno John. Time will tell. Hopefully it's a reliable truck and not a money pit.
I farm a long way from Wisconsin and things are different but I can't imagine farming without my own trucks.
I just started watching your channel. I think this purchase is going to be great for you all. I used to have my CDL and it was rough when I started learning but after a few hours of driving around I got the hang of it quickly. Just need to take your time and practice. I can’t wait for your next video.
I gotta say, that's a pretty gorgeous piece of kit, both inside and out. I can't wait to see more of it in your videos!
Nice, your family farms really needed this !!
As much as I was hoping u would get a new combine, a semi I feel is a better investment. A dump truck might be easier to unload into the auger for the grain bins but a semi is pretty cool.
Good jobs with the new truck Ryan. I like to see young people to build on their work. Greetings to all of you and stay safe.
Congratulations on the rig and I hope you have many many hassle free years of motoring with it I am a retired truck driver both on the Irish roads and all across Europe good and bad years I enjoyed every moment of them. I had to retire at the age of 45 and I miss it. God bless on the roads and safe and happy trucking. Keep her lit my good man.
Great investment Ryan! Sounds like you did the math and have made a smart business decision. Invest in some good tires, check out the rest of the running gear and get your CDL. Start making some money. Not only do custom farming, throw in custom hauling and you will cover the whole operation.
As far as the CB, unplug it and throw it in the trash. Use the handhelds that you got last year to communicate within your farming operation. Thats all you need!!
Look forward to more videos on the beast!
From one truck owner to another, CONGRATS! Just take your time get used to it and trust your judgement. Hope the new truck runs good for you.
Glad to see that you guys are doing well and branching out a little. My family owns roughly 700 acres in southern Indiana that has been leased out since the late 90’s. Wish I could have gotten into it when I was younger and still living on the farm. I appreciate your videos and the work that you and many others do to provide grain and beef. Thank you!
Congratulations on your new purchase Ryan! Hope it becomes a huge asset for the farm and good luck on getting your CDL brotha I'm in the mid process of getting mine!
To echo a lot of comment already made, I have been in trucking for over 25 years, new tires on the tractor , caps are ok on the trailer. Preventive maintenance is the key , take care of the equipment and it will take care of you . Oil changes , grease etc are your friends . Take your time learning to drive , it will come don’t force it and you will be shifting like a pro before you know it . Good luck with it and keep the great videos coming.
New on the steers is not just a good idea, It is the LAW. Check out the requirements in Part 395. BTW, get you a copy of the rule book, it is quite detailed. THE COLONEL
THE COLONEL Not true. Regrooved tires are only not allowed on the steers of passenger vehicles. And 395 is hours of service. 393.75!would be your tire regs
Pat Myott pl?. so
Welcome to trucking!!
You will want to replace tires in pairs because of wear issues!!
You will learn all about it!!
Glad somebody still knows some Jerry Reed and C. W. McCall songs! My grandmother used to drive a big rig in the late 80s. She owned her own Kenworth truck. The gas prices got too expensive, so she sold it. Awesome video Ryan! Can't wait to see more of this beast!
Very cool Freightliner and trailer. You will have the hang of driving it in no time. They are very easy. Freightliners are my favorite to drive. Great purchase.
Now you will get the true experience of waiting in lines at the river terminals!!! This semi will be a great asset for your farm!
Hartung Family Farms best bring a crossword puzzle or make new friends waiting in line
I have to say that the elevators and ethanol plants around us have really upgraded their facilities and we rarely have lines anymore with their multiple high speed dumps. I remember years ago waiting an hour or two.
I will say, the people at the dubuque terminal (where Ryan will go to) are very nice and good to talk to
@@HartungFamilyFarms the places we go you barely have to get out of the truck.
Lol that's a big no shit
Awesome new truck! I think that will be a great addition to the farm!!!
Congratulations on your wonderful purchase!!! Big step for you guys. Another Quality vid:
Congrats Ryan beautiful truck can't wait to see some videos with it at work!!
RYAN, I got My class A commercial driver license with DOT HAZMAT endorsement by Getting the books and studying them day and night until I passed. If you don't pass, then go back again. I have been driving tractors since about 7 on the farm and trucks on the farm since about 12. If you can back you fifth wheel cattle trailer like i saw you, do this will be a piece of cake. This trailer is longer but the same principles apply. Make use of the farm to practice in order to appear more confident when you take the tests. You can do it.
Greese about every 5k miles. I change the oil at 10k miles. Change the fuel filter every 20k miles. And keep the plate greased. The truck can make alot money when you get things going. But it does take money to keep it going too..like anything. Congrats on the rig its very nice.
Hey Ryan, everything on the truck will come to you ~~ It was a bear when I 1st started. Very nice truck please be safe and enjoy. And keep on making the videos you do great work.
Congratulations Ryan and Kuster family on your new to your acquisition and to the Farm. I Drove Trucks in the Army as 64C/88M
The hardest thing is blindside backing learning to control a load downhill as you know from Travis driveway gravity can really push a load and the other thing that caused more than a few of our drivers problems was rolling back when starting out on a incline and rolling back into a car. Instead of using the Johnny bar (Trailer service brake lever) as a hill hold until they got going. Hopefully with all that gravel you put down you can get lined up to the bins without backing up. As they drilled into our head was avoid back as much as you can and when you do have a GROUND GUIDE ! ! !
Of all the things you could have spent money on and all the things you could have done, I must admit, I think you made the best decision you could have. Not just for yourself but if you decide you want to pull flatbed or whole grain for other people or what have you, you're going to have income coming in, and as you said I'm like a tractor this will directly pay for itself. Learn as much about that machine as you can, make sure everything is kept up, works, may you always have all paperwork on you at all times.
Very good decision Ryan. Best of luck to you in your new endeavor.
If you will indulge me, I do have a suggestion based on personal experience. Once you get your tires replaced, don't waste time trying to learn to drive the truck without the trailer. When you go in to do the drive test, you have to back and drive with it on anyway. You might as well just put it back on the truck and learn with it. Turning and backing takes some getting to get used to if you've never done it before. Its not a big deal, it will just follow right along behind. The more time you spend in it, the better you'll get! I spent a whole weekend just driving around the neighborhood and practicing my turning and backing. Good luck!
Excellent suggestion, that was my thought also
And quit leaning out the window right NOW.
Use your mirrors. Don't get into bad habits.
Well also shifting will be a little different when your bob tailing vs pulling a little weight
Awesome, should be very handy around the farm and should make your farm run better. This looks like your farm has taken the next big step. Great Job Ryan and co.
Awesome looking rig there Ryan, I think this was a great purchase for the farm, I believe it will save y’all a lot of money and wear on your tractors. I look forward to learning more about it too
Pull against the trailer with the trailer brakes locked to check that the kingpin is locked in
Its fun to see your farm grow every year, Glad yall finally got a big rig.
Congratulations! Good luck on the process. It will be a big help.
I have a large tandem straight truck. I need a yearly dot inspection sticker also.
Looks like a nice setup. One thing to be carful of with the trailer. Looks like you have commercial hoppers (meaning they are closer to the ground) vs ag hoppers which have higher ground clearance. Be careful if you have driveways into fields that are uneven because those commercial hoppers could bottom out. Happy trucking. A little time behind the wheel and you’ll catch on in a hurry.
Great advice!
And it looks like a 78" sided trailer, it's very easy to overload those. We run timpte 50 ft triples commercially and you gotta be careful not to roll across a scale at 100,000 lbs
I saw a truck the other day standard 42 foot with 72 inch side filled from front to back weighting 113,600 lbs I think he was slightly over weight
@@farmerboyjmd my cousin windrowed a 78" 50 ft last week, errored out the scale at the ethanol plant, they split weighed him at 116,000...idiot
A farmer got my brother in law to leave him his hopper and tractor on the side of the field to fill over night with beans. When he went to pick it up in the morning he has it heaped up from to back over the bows. Couldn't shut the tarp. Only 5 miles to elevator. Lucky it didn't break in half.
Way to go. You all needed that for a long time coming. Will make your life a lot easier at times. Good luck with it 😎👍
Congratulations Ryan.....it is so fun to watch your family farm grow!!!!
Very nice purchase Ryan.....your cb handle should be "Big Time".
That was completely unexpected! But it's definitely a good improvement!
I loved working on freightliner when I was working as a diesel mechanic. They are simple and parts are easy to come by.
Oh, this is exciting!!!!!! My dad worked as the manager of field engineering at old White Motor and for Roadway. So, trucks have always been fascinating to me. I look forward to learning with you!
Got one just like it. 95 model, best truck we have. Just get ready to spend some money.
I have two freighliners just like it both 99 models and I agree with Zach be ready to spend money but your truck will be worth it for the farm. I never used wagons this fall yet. Should trade the trailer for ag hopper traps so you can haul grain to the farm.
Now you need a trans am and you're golden!
Lol 😂
For that to make sense he'd need an old kW 900 not a frieghtshaker
I was in the same boat about 3 years ago. Had never driven a truck, but I knew it would make our operation more efficient so I bought a reasonable rig similar to yours. Best money I've ever spent. I'll never go back to crawling up and down the road with tractor and wagons or relying on custom truckers during harvest. You'll catch on to driving it very quickly since you're obviously experienced with equipment. Congrats on the big step and keep the videos coming.
Hey Ryan, my twins love watching your channel. They are absolutely obsessed with the tractors and animals. Keep it up. ❤️❤️❤️
Nice old truck! Looks like a good decision. I think I would start out with a new set of drive tires. No retreads on drive wheels.
I so proud of you Ryan you are taking a big step into becoming more profitable 200 may not sound like much but 10 truck loads that turns into 2000 easy and can pick up hauling jobs to help pay for the truck. It's an asset on the farm and with more acres for production will help that bottom line in the future.
Could also use it in the off-season to make some extra cash.
@@jamesbainton You are right short haul or long it has a cab and him and Travis double team on long hauls.
@@rogerwilson9361 yeah you know how much Travis loves leaving the farm. I don't see that happening.
@@jeffgixer5185 I don't know he might and than he might not and I would figure neither one would leave the farm for a long while.
@John Haas well here it as I see it they love their farm and it's an asset to them is the farm and even if they only use truck for transporting corn and soybeans to be sold. It's a benefit to them for the every simple reason they are not paying a third party for transporting their crops.
Congratulations on the truck. I just bought a truck and trailer for my farm this last spring. It paid for it's self this summer. Then neighbors found out I had it and trucked corn to town. It has taken a lot to get used to but it is a worth while investment.
I love the videos. I think your purchase was great idea. Can't wait to see it in another video!!
Great idea for a great investment, Ryan. I"d suggest both you and Travis get your CDL's just to be safe. I know if you get farm plates and only drive in WI you don't technically need a CDL but since you haul to IA, you will need them. I drove Over The Road, both dry van and flatbed heavy haul for over 14 years, so I'm very familiar with those older Freightliners. I'd seriously consider getting 4 drive tires to replace the worst ones and put them on the front drive axel, as that is the one that supplies most of the driving power to the road. Check your tread depths also, as that is critical. And keep doing pre trip inspections daily. One thing I don't know the answer to is, if you will need to get an electronic logging kit or not, since you'll not be for hire. Good luck and if you need any help with the truck, let me know.
Its eld exempt being a 96 and 150 miles radius of farm
Can he list it as a private carrier not for hire?
@@richardpoe2461 If he stayed strictly in WI, I think so, but since the elevator they haul to is in IA, I don't think that would work legally.
Freightliners are called freightshakers for a reason...idk bout the older ones but i had a 2003 Columbia and it shook so bad it broke the dash n all the plastic in the truck came off eventually
Nice looking rig. Congrats!! This will really compliment the growing farm operations.
Nice setup Ryan. I agree with your logic, and beneficial when you can't get a truck. Even though you can harvest crops faster than you can haul them, now you control the entire process. Awesome
Love the Convoy.
Coming from someone that does industrial tires for a living ! DO NOT PIT RECAP TIRES ON IT !!! New ones don't cost much more and will give you 3 times the service !
I would have to agree, I especially think new Chinese tires would be a good fit for you. And for god sake get a drive tire, not those steers your truck currently has. Another bit of knowing: you can get away with new tires on one axle and old on the othe,r but do not mix and match on the same axle (burn up diff) or wheel position (burn up wheel bearings)
Agree, no recaps. They will tear things up when they blow.
I agree. If you do choose recaps check the age of the tires. Most decent tire guys will tell you where to look. Nothing over a couple years old on your drives.
I agree if the recap blows it will raise Mary hell with it it will take and bend and will not be good
It's not to say all recaps are bad, I work in ready mix concrete and we go through tires so fast that Michelin recaps work great for us, they work great for urban garbage trucks too. But we put alot of time and effort into managing our tires.
Great purchase! Congrats! Really gonna help all around on the farm
Congrats on the purchase Ryan it will make things easier for you for sure, greetings from New Zealand.
New Paint job some stacks and ur logo on there and she will be brand new!
Stacks on a farm truck is a bad idea.
You might want to consider taking a drivers course from a school. Learning from an old hand like me can help but most of us pick up some bad habits while driving. Plus it would make it easier to get your CDL that way, you can tear up their equipment....
Its great to see that ya’ll finally gave in on buying a semi, can’t wait to see you guys use it the next coming years!
Lookin forward to seeing ya put it to work! Congrats!
Oh boy a Freightshaker! Very nice shade of red!
Turn the ratchet over on the tarp support strap that runs front to back on the left side before it tears the tarp.
Next you need a USDOT number you can apply for that online your self that cost $300. Once you get your number you need a UCR permit to transport exempt ag commodities that is $76. Before you operate truck you need to do a driver file for everyone that will drive the truck (driver record, employment application pre employment drug and alcohol testing, drug and alcohol discipline policy) A maintenance log for truck and trailer, and a few other things all this info is in the green DOT hand book. the US DOT will come do an audit of all your records with in the first year of operation to make sure you are complying with all the laws and determine if you are fit to continue operation. Insurance will be cheaper thought the farm versus a independent commercial semi policy because you are a new cdl holder. Good Luck I'll try to answer any question you might have.
If I sign up as an entity it’s $300, but I did it for free. As far as the drug testing and logs, I’ll only have to do that when I start driving for hire. As a farmer, the logs aren’t needed within 150 miles of the farm
MAP21 “moving ahead with progress 2021” has all the farm exemptions from CFR code of federal regs. Your correct on the 150 miles of the farm for map21 exemptions
no cdl required for farm use..
Wow, big surprise! Wasn't expecting it. I can guarantee you that it will help out, A LOT. Be safe out there!
Good Luck with the truck & trailer. It's a nice upgrade for you guys. It'll be nice to move approx. 1,000 bushels at a time to the bins or elevator at a time & if it works out, some custom hauling work. Looks like you've gotten lots of good advice concerning the maintenance & driving of the truck. Stay safe.
Best video yet
30 pack of bud light and new John Deere hat
Nice job Ryan so happy
For you keep up the good work I am looking forward seeing some grain moving video
Congrats on the new truck hope it works out to be a time and money saver Have a great day
Yep, red semi...BUT...could also be new RhinoAg equipment.
Hmmmmmmmmmm does he have a truck yet? I guess a truck would make sense
Nice truck and sounds like you got a good deal...please don't put recaps on truck they don't last..buy new and put on front drive axel...also always put duals on in pairs that way they will wear evenly...have an experienced driver give you instructions and practice practice and practice...you will do fine. Good luck!
best to have even worn tires on the tandem, and stay away from chine made stuff. i use hankook as i get a good deal on them. very pleased with that brand.
Recaps last just fine.
@@Vaneps0 really?. the problem with recaps are the casings rot out, and when they blow they throw the tread off and make much more damage then a new tire will if that blows. no cost difference to speak of anyways nowdays. i get double coin tires just as cheap as redtreads. cheaper china tires for much less.
@@sisutrucks Hankook tires: 8 production facilities in Korea (2), China (3), USA, Hungary and Indonesia.
@@toffer99 I should have said stay away from China brands. Hankook are Korean, tho some of their factories are in China. Quality on those tires are good. Have some made there on the truck I drive now.
I called it! Nice truck! Smokin deal on it too! Congrats guys!
Congrats on the truck. Glad to see you guys are combining. I still have to get about 400 acres of soybeans off and it won't stop raining here in Michigan.
A new washer and dryer 😄
You should use Rubber Ducky as your handle. Then get a small decal and put it on the truck😂
What a great addition to your farm, hopefully it will be a great asset for you.
Congrats on your new to you truck!! Looks like a pretty good buy.
Who cares about tires, what you need is how farms work stickers!
Get yourself a lowboy and you'll be paying that thing off quicker hauling farm equipment and such on your down season, nice buy Ryan !!!
I’m happy for y’all brother, this will help y’all a lot, probably want be long now and you’ll be picking up more acreage, congrats can’t wait to see this saving you money
Congratulations on your new truck Ryan, may you get many years of use of it.
Tell everyone I said hello
Is it a new fire extinguisher
As useful as that is, this is even better.
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Nailed it!
Wesley Devillier their so dang expensive you could nearly buy a semi for that price
I know what it is
Definitely a sailboat....
Hey Ryan, I just drove a semi for the first time over the weekend. It was about 100 miles round trip. It took a trip up there and back to REALLY understand the shifting. By the second trip it was much easier. Watch youtube videos on the shift pattern you have and the rpms to be at when shifting. It helped me out tremendously! Problem is, if you want your CDL make sure you double clutch and get in that rhythm cause they will make you for your test. I have a bad habit already floating gears. Which is the way you will always drive after the test. Good luck buddy!
Great video and good luck learning and playing with the new machine.