Hey Indiana Jack love your videos . I'm a CDL Instructor near Somerset Pa where you went threw here on this video. I like using your videos in class on slow days for guys that are thinking about doing the OTR driving. They like watching your videos because you make alot of good points as to what to eat where to stop what truck stops are better than others and some good points when loading and unloading. Also they really get to see what it is like being on the road ! Keep up the great videos !! Another thing it like to say is When you were taking about flight 93 as you were driving on the Pa Turnpike you said at 15:10 they left the plane in the hole were it crashed. I was a firefighter for one of fire departments that responded to the crash and just to correct you they did excavate the plane and as many other things they could! I believe they went down 45 to 50 feet to get to the cockpit. We spent 2 weeks there helping with the excavation along side PSP, ATF and the NTSB. Just thought I'd clear that up !! Keep up the great work !!!
My father was a trucker but I can honestly say I never seriously considered it until I started watching your videos. You're a big part of why I got my cdl and hit the road. I'm always on the look out for big red to say hey.
@hudson Kinda the same thing in the U.S. Most good trucking jobs require years of driving experience, but how are you suppose to get that experience if no one hires you? Which is why most people have to resort to mega carriers like Swift, Schneider, Warner, etc, because they will hire people right of the street and "train" drivers. But the catch is you usually have to work a year or more to pay off the schooling. It's a messed up system. Thankfully I had my dad who has a local oilfield driving job and he trained me so I don't have to deal with that BS.
Excellent video and what a journey this was. I've now clearly understood the frustration you professional truck drivers go through as spoken to by other vlogers like yourself. But it's all in a days work as the saying goes. I love the entertainment value you add to your videos...makes for an interesting and captivating view.
*Nod nod* My transmission conked out 3 months after the shop rebuilt her. I was at work when it happened. Poor car was badly neglected before I got her and it's been a struggle. Thank you for vlogging! This is refreshing my memory as a passenger from many years ago as I work towards getting my own CDL A.
Hi Jack I loved this video film here. Been watching you on here for probably a couple of years now. I think everybody would agree that you seem like the nicest guy ever. Keep it up
Good video Jack. I feel for you barn door fellas having to look for empties, I’m a flat deck (flat bed if you’re American) hauler myself running between Canada and Texas, all of the trailers I haul are company trailers that are stored in our yard. It certainly saves me a lot of frustration in a job that is frustrating enough as it is! Keep on trucking!
I have watch Indiana jacks' video for a few years and they are so educational. I've learn about "ReGen" on a truck. That Regen will not work if the engine is not working hard enough. Still don't no what Regen is. I've learn the difficulties of finding a empty trailer. Jack talks and explain thing why he drives...excellent...He has camera located at the right places so that you can get a view of the side and front as he drives. This is probably one of the finest video for truckers ever. I hope he will continue to educate the general public on the positive and the negatives of trucking. I wished he was a Greyhound Bus Driver.
When I was a teenager, 20 years ago, I went with my dad to NY/Jersey. He drove there every week from WI. I was amazed at those narrow streets & docks. Awesome video!
I just ran across your videos Jack, I retired after 35 years OTR and I never thought I'd say this but watching your vlogs makes me homesick for the road....great work on these and keep it up! Be safe out there amigo...
Enjoyed the video, IndianaJack. Boy, you sure have a lot of patience. Glad you finally got an empty. I have been following you for about a year. Really enjoy your videos. Thanks,
Don't worry about the regen. Your engine uses a Variable Geometry Turbo, so it is able to create its own back pressure to increase engine/ exhaust temperature to warm the DPF catalyst enough to perform the regen. This happens while idling or running light all by itself.
Nice journey. You are a very Patient trucker, some aren't. I drove OTR for 10 years. I sometimes miss it, until I watch your video's. LOL. I will continue the journey's watching you. Stay Safe and Patient...Thank you for your work.
thanks jack for jet another great video, love riding along with you. Got a little cold when watching but winter is not bad. Keep up the great work and stay save. I greet you from the Netherlands
My husband is a flat bed driver and he loves those "alleged" changes in delivery days or times! And like you said, the only one getting screwed is the driver! Unless you're a driver, no one has any idea of the constant issues and problems that you have to deal with with shippers and/or receivers and then you throw in the rules and regs of various states and the federal gov't. Is it any wonder truckers can get a bad attitude! God Bless all truck drivers and a big Thank You!!!!
Thanks Jack, I enjoy all your video's and this one especially, nice music too! Weather on this vid makes me thankful I live in SoCal! Keep On Trucking.....!
Yes, I feel like I'm riding along with you, Jack. I never saw your videos till today. This one was really cool bc I'm from Northern NJ. At least it was pretty in Fort Lee, right?
That video of New Jersey was spot on. When I drove, it seemed I was always in the NE. The company I drove for had a ton of accounts there. It was always a mess, glad to see not much has changed. Stay safe out there.
I am from NJ and the comments you make about it being "different" are spot on. I live in Georgia now and don't really miss how expensive, dirty, congested and cold NJ/NY is.
Aw come on Larry, it's not that bad!! Where I live it's clean and not dirty or congested. Cold......yeah OK sometimes.....Expensive......a little......But there are a lot of dems here so there ya go. Like in NYC< SF< etc
When I was in grade school and it was winter time cold and wet Mom always made Quaker Oats Oat Meal *on the stove in a sauce pan.* Mom added a lil bit of MILK to it just before she'd fill our bowls for me and little sister. I'd drop globs of Brown Sugar in mine cuz that's how I liked it. Hot food for a nasty day to give us the gas we'd need for a day of learning. Mom made us toast too with *Homemade Raspberry Jam. Mom's jam won First Prize twice at Coupeville State Fair!!*
Wonderful Secaucus you actually drove past one of my warehouse spaces. I just happened to stumble across this video. It's a pretty industrialized area but does lack the overnight parking facilities.
Speaking of narrow streets in NJ. I pulled a load of Mexican pickles out of McAllen TX and took them to Jersey City. The pickle factory was in an old residential area with very little parking so the four wheelers would park right up to the corners at night. I got there about 4 AM. Back then all I was pulling was a forty foot trailer but I still didn't have the room to make the turn. Luckily some police officers came along and offered to help guide me around the corner. I literally had to make about a 15 point turn. One of them was guiding me back and he guided me right into the front of one of the cars, crunching the grille and the hood. I got out to look and he said don't worry about it, they aren't supposed to be parked there anyway. :) I got back in the truck, finished the turn and made my delivery on time.
A little footnote on the travel plaza you stopped at. The Midway Service Plaza was the halfway point on the original stretch of the PA Turnpike which stretched from Irwin (Exit #67) to Carlisle (Exit #226). Also at that service plaza, there is a tunnel that goes underground and connects the other plaza on the westbound side.
If you can make it in North part of NJ and NY driving a big rig you can make it anywhere. I live in the north part of NJ and drive locally and let me tell you everyday is a challenge. Great video.
i used to drive a truck way back when i was in my 20s. it didnt bother me to much. when i got in my fortys i found i cant even drive my car for more then 2 hours. i just get so tired i cant keep my eyes open. it doesnt matter how much i have slept or not. i just cant do it. i give you guys credit for being able to drive so far so ofen...
Ooh boy, the look on your face when you drink that " coffee " is hilarious. Is that stuff keeps you awake? An asperine with coffeine works better if you became tired is my experience. The scariest thing that can happen is that the windshield wipers don't do their job properly anymore. I hope it didn't took to long. It was again a great video, and the music is to the point, especially when you was angry because of having no empty. Lucky you made it on time. Drive save my friend and till the next time. Greetings from the Netherlands.
I drove thru Phily TP...on vacation..in the 80s..paid more for tolls than gas for my car...It is much worse now! Thanks for the ride Jack....this time the tolls were painless lol ....
Hi Jack!!!, Great videos, i really enjoy watching you. I am also a trucker, but i do my job in Europe on a Red Volvo. Keep up the good work. Take care!
OMG!! I love your videos man i have looked in almost every episode/video and it's so funny and interesting when your talking about your trips and adventures and how it is in USA and every place that you are at. Keep doing this man!! 10 points :)
I got stuck in Moriarty NM one night during a snow storm. Police blocked off I40, forcing drivers to stop. Temperatures dropped to about -15° overnight. My car wasn't setup for such cold. The next morning, I could hear ice churning in the water pump. And, once the car finally started (took many attempts) and I returned to I40, the engine simply wouldn't heat up. I eventually covered much of the radiator with aluminum foil and was able to continue without further incident.
Dixie Truckstops was a small independent chain around southern Illinois area that had Great Food, Nice Showers. It was forced out of business by the big boys.... but the restaurant were kept open by new operators. The Effingham one was an exit or so south of where you were at... if I remember right. I always stopped at good feeders... like that I-64 Nashville fuel stop that had a small shower for just a few bucks. It's meals were great.
An area in Elizabeth, NJ really sux where you have to go on a high, winding bridge between two buildings in an alleyway that is wide enough for one vehicle in order to avoid a low underpass. One day, a cop was at the other end. He saw my truck coming and yelled "Holy Shyt". I said I had no choice because of the low underpass. He said, "Yeah, I know. But it's still a holy shyt moment seeing a truck coming out of that alleyway".
Hey whats up Jack! I just subscribed to your page! You remind me of one of my cool trainers I had driving for Swift. I got my CDL thru them but got so stressed out on how and when to shift my gears. Going up and down those mountains were scary lol. I'm thinking about giving it another try and face my fear or the whole aspect of trucking. I love your videos though. Watching your videos helped me out alot. Keep em coming! I'm definitely a new fan of you and your channel. You be safe out there! God bless you
Thank you,for not knocking New Jersey, it's a place I was born and raised,and live and love actually not too far away from where you where. on a lighter note if anyone has any questions about this state of New Jersey please feel free to leave me a message...
Yes, I live here too in Northern NJ. I like it, my whole life is here. But I also go to Portland OR where my daughter lives, and they are ready to LEAVE. It's become like Chicago, only with a population of Social Justice Warriors. And Pronoun Police. And Antifa......
hi indina jack larry here in tweedheads nsw austraila wating 2 unload then heading 2 hours up the road 2 load in morningside qld back 2 sydney 13 hours and 989 klm away realy enjoy the storys how are things with you hope 2 be in the states this time next year 4 the louisville truck show like 2 catch with you some time when i am there and have a beer all the best tack care
I know what he means about not wanting to get stuck in New York over night. I ran out of hours and had to pull off to get my sleep hours in, and it was in January, nasty about like this video, and when I woke up around 3 am to drive again it had snowed about 4 inches and it was such a strange feeling to see nothing but white snow where it had been black parking lot the night before. Oh well, the joys of coast to coast over the road owner operator trucking. I'm retired now and I still miss driving, a lot!
Not all wal-marts have truck parking spots, but I've never had trouble (so far) parking in a big box store parking lot overnight. One time they even had a wal-mart trucks only sign. I REALLY didn't want to test it, but I had no choice was completely out of hours and the place I'd planned on stopping was full and so was my backup.
Looking at one of your older vid's Indianajacktrucker. You've got me interested in trucking again, but not sure at my age. Always been interested in the industry and appreciate what truckers do for our nation. Also, OATMEAL. Have you tried the 1-min Quaker Oats tub with fruit and honey? Just add hot water and let them cook. Better than the packs, especially the sugar heavy brown sugar or any of the flavored packs.
Great video, I see nothing has changed back east, that's why I stopped going out there. Miss the money, but allot less stress and hassle running out West.
Our company now uses park smart with idle management. It keep me worm and comfortable at night. It runs off of extra batteries and the truck will start and shut off without me doing anything. I've been at it for over 20 years and don't like some of the new things but this one is ok. Another thing I like about this system is on days off I can leave the system on and come back to a warm truck.
I remember hunting for empties, Schnieder would tell me a customer had some empties, Id go and ask for one and they looked at me like they had no idea what I was talking about. I learned to go in the yard and check for the trailers my dispatcher said where there,make sure its empty first lol, Id hook to it and go. To all the rookies out there, customers use company empties for there own storage.
Hey you drove through Indy! Unfortunately, our FlyingJ on 465 burnt to the ground. They're in the process of tearing down the charred remains to build a new one.
Rax Demonflame isn't that the flying j that has tons of prostitutes and got so bad that cops where there almost every day? those lot lizards where nuts
There used to be a small Truck Stop/ restaurant in Effingham we would always stop there on Fri. night on our last weekly trip from Chitown .. they had the best fried Catfish!
This was great! I traveled 40 last month, stopped in Shamrock like you did lol. When you say "culture shock" what do you mean by that? What's it like there, how is it different? Unbelievable how narrow the streets were. I always enjoy seeing parts of the country I've never been to. And wow, you do have to be patient with some of these shippers/receivers that you're dealing with. It seems it would be frustrating at times. I love seeing the looks on your face :). Always an adventure! Can't wait for the next one.
I had a load of Christmas trees going to Manhatten and Long Island. No problem, they couldn't wait to unload me! Love those fresh trees! Had a good parking spot at a motel in Long Island too. Lucky I guess.
Jack -- My oldest son would always ask in the morning about the outside temperature to decide what to have for breakfast. If it was cold? Oatmeal [2 packs, mixed -- didn't care on the flavors either]. So I know about the 2 packs of oatmeal; even I'm guilty of doing that.
I think so, too -- back in his toddler days, he would sneak into the frig to snag him some baby carrots. One day I had a "senior moment" and left an entire package of cookies within his reach. He only ate four of them the entire day.
its strange, it doesn't always happen, but if you are taking I-35 north or south, it seems the snow storms always stay north of I-35 or the worst part of the storm. not saying it doesn't snow south too. there is a Knight terminal in KC, i always stayed there during bad snow storms, if i was heading south to Ok. or Tx.
I think it was a reflection on the glass .. from some truck lights probably. If you pause the video at that point you'll see the lights seem to start from *in front* of the line of trucks.
California to Montana drive in a SUV, i stopped at Loves hoping to take a shower. They told me 12 bucks, I couldn't believe it, for like 35 bucks you can get a month membership to every 24 hour Fitness. I feel bad for you truckers, they try to take every penny from your bottom line. Great videos man!
on your volvo don't run your defrost on windshield when snowing, and it will not ice up. put your heater control on bi-level with fresh air coming in. that should fix your wiper icing problem. I use to drive a volvo great user friendly truck and rides like a car. love your videos
When you by exit 45 on I-70 in Illinois on your way to Effingham Illinois you went by where I live A town called Greenville Illinois. there is a Loves truck stop here
It's part of like a catalytic converter on cars for trucks. A part of the engine burns up the smog particulates so they don't go into the air. my truck is the first generation of that system so it has lots of flaws.
indianajacktrucker I read that it's a form of self-regeneration (kind of like "making a new filter" - by using the old one - to make the new one), which although caused by the engine, can be self-cleaned by the engine too -- (however it takes away a LOT of the "usable power" of the engine whilst it is regenerating). Basically - it's some form of "re-using" the exhausted particulates that clog up the catalytic converter type of exhaust stack that trucks use.. to self clean the thing - to thus extend the usable life of the system (without having to physically remove the clogged exhaust item and replace it with a brand new "clean" part)...? Or have I got that all wrong?
Hi Jack. I had a marginally better experience at that same location last fall. Or maybe not. You judge: I arrived at the address on the load assignment, checked in at the guard shack. "Oh, you need to go half a block down the street to our drop yard." Did a U-turn in the tight entrance. Down the street, through that narrow alley to the next guard shack, wait while paper work is found. Nice Jamaican-sounding lady said I was a day early (news to me), but they could take the drop anyway. But I had to back three trailer lengths between the fence and several trailers parked end to end. Then guard lady gave me a map to where the empties were, a couple of miles away on those spaghetti-like northern NJ streets. Fortunately I was bobtail. Eventually found the next yard, checked in, told to go park over there and check in at another office. Checked in there, told to drive to another remote lot where the empties were, got lost again, eventually found the yard, which was a 5-acre sea of mud with trailers scattered here and there, half of them wrecked. Checked in there, found a company trailer on relatively high ground, hooked up and checked out. Took about three hours total, just for a drop and hook. Come to think of it, the day got even more bizarre after that when I went to pick up my next load (still in NJ). I'll leave that story for another time, but it involves a deaf, elderly Indian man at the guard shack trying to take down my truck information on a damp paper napkin. I ran out of hours that day before I reached the state line. ... and my Zonar crashed so that I stayed on drive line for 21 hours ... Oh God, please don't make me go back to New Jersey. please please please please please...
Hi jack...loved the foty lee video. ..by the way, george washington was there in 1776...main point...tell us about dropping a trailer and getting another ..how does this work...
before they changed the exit #'s it always seemed quite long between exits, in Pa. Pa and NYC, i hated the most. Pa. cause it seemed so long, maybe because of so many hills, to go up and over and NYC because of my 2 accidents. before NYC, i'd never had an accident, in my life
Hey Indiana Jack love your videos . I'm a CDL Instructor near Somerset Pa where you went threw here on this video. I like using your videos in class on slow days for guys that are thinking about doing the OTR driving. They like watching your videos because you make alot of good points as to what to eat where to stop what truck stops are better than others and some good points when loading and unloading. Also they really get to see what it is like being on the road ! Keep up the great videos !!
Another thing it like to say is When you were taking about flight 93 as you were driving on the Pa Turnpike you said at 15:10 they left the plane in the hole were it crashed. I was a firefighter for one of fire departments that responded to the crash and just to correct you they did excavate the plane and as many other things they could! I believe they went down 45 to 50 feet to get to the cockpit. We spent 2 weeks there helping with the excavation along side PSP, ATF and the NTSB. Just thought I'd clear that up !! Keep up the great work !!!
My father was a trucker but I can honestly say I never seriously considered it until I started watching your videos. You're a big part of why I got my cdl and hit the road. I'm always on the look out for big red to say hey.
Steve Lattimer that's what I intend to be doing next year. Drive a truck. I have always wanted to.
@hudson Kinda the same thing in the U.S. Most good trucking jobs require years of driving experience, but how are you suppose to get that experience if no one hires you? Which is why most people have to resort to mega carriers like Swift, Schneider, Warner, etc, because they will hire people right of the street and "train" drivers. But the catch is you usually have to work a year or more to pay off the schooling. It's a messed up system. Thankfully I had my dad who has a local oilfield driving job and he trained me so I don't have to deal with that BS.
Excellent video and what a journey this was. I've now clearly understood the frustration you professional truck drivers go through as spoken to by other vlogers like yourself. But it's all in a days work as the saying goes. I love the entertainment value you add to your videos...makes for an interesting and captivating view.
Not only are you an amazing trucker but also an incredible video editor, great stuff Jack!
*Nod nod* My transmission conked out 3 months after the shop rebuilt her. I was at work when it happened. Poor car was badly neglected before I got her and it's been a struggle. Thank you for vlogging! This is refreshing my memory as a passenger from many years ago as I work towards getting my own CDL A.
Hi Jack I loved this video film here. Been watching you on here for probably a couple of years now. I think everybody would agree that you seem like the nicest guy ever. Keep it up
Good video Jack. I feel for you barn door fellas having to look for empties, I’m a flat deck (flat bed if you’re American) hauler myself running between Canada and Texas, all of the trailers I haul are company trailers that are stored in our yard. It certainly saves me a lot of frustration in a job that is frustrating enough as it is! Keep on trucking!
So much fun to watch and to see how patient you are
I have watch Indiana jacks' video for a few years and they are so educational. I've learn about "ReGen" on a truck. That Regen will not work if the engine is not working hard enough. Still don't no what Regen is. I've learn the difficulties of finding a empty trailer.
Jack talks and explain thing why he drives...excellent...He has camera located at the right places so that you can get a view of the side and front as he drives. This is probably one of the finest video for truckers ever. I hope he will continue to educate the general public on the positive and the negatives of trucking. I wished he was a Greyhound Bus Driver.
I just want to thank you for remembering 9/11 in this video, I am a Native New Yorker and 9/11 was very personal to me. So thanks Indiana Jack!
When I was a teenager, 20 years ago, I went with my dad to NY/Jersey. He drove there every week from WI. I was amazed at those narrow streets & docks. Awesome video!
watched the whole the video... great job great attitude and excellent driving keep it up
I just ran across your videos Jack, I retired after 35 years OTR and I never thought I'd say this but watching your vlogs makes me homesick for the road....great work on these and keep it up! Be safe out there amigo...
I hope you are still riding a long. Where should I go next that remind you of the old days?
Enjoyed the video, IndianaJack. Boy, you sure have a lot of patience. Glad you finally got an empty. I have been following you for about a year. Really enjoy your videos. Thanks,
Don't worry about the regen. Your engine uses a Variable Geometry Turbo, so it is able to create its own back pressure to increase engine/ exhaust temperature to warm the DPF catalyst enough to perform the regen. This happens while idling or running light all by itself.
Nice journey. You are a very Patient trucker, some aren't. I drove OTR for 10 years. I sometimes miss it, until I watch your video's. LOL. I will continue the journey's watching you. Stay Safe and Patient...Thank you for your work.
Thanks Dave I will save you a seat. Thanks for watching.
I don't miss long haul one bit but guys that do it get my full respect & I thank you every day for keeping the country rolling.
Been trucking since 88 I thought I wouldn't enjoy a trucker you tube channel about trucking....I was wrong.. Nice video jack
Love your vlogs Jack, always something new,thank you.
thanks jack for jet another great video, love riding along with you. Got a little cold when watching but winter is not bad.
Keep up the great work and stay save. I greet you from the Netherlands
Great One Jack. Lots of old memories in this one.
From Bonnie Cold Scotland.
My husband is a flat bed driver and he loves those "alleged" changes in delivery days or times! And like you said, the only one getting screwed is the driver!
Unless you're a driver, no one has any idea of the constant issues and problems that you have to deal with with shippers and/or receivers and then you throw in the rules and regs of various states and the federal gov't. Is it any wonder truckers can get a bad attitude!
God Bless all truck drivers and a big Thank You!!!!
Thanks Jack, I enjoy all your video's and this one especially, nice music too! Weather on this vid makes me thankful I live in SoCal! Keep On Trucking.....!
I have been waiting for this trip. I wasn't disappointed. Great ride Jack.
Yes, I feel like I'm riding along with you, Jack. I never saw your videos till today. This one was really cool bc I'm from Northern NJ. At least it was pretty in Fort Lee, right?
Nice video once again Jack. You are very good at what you do for a living. And you make real nice films documenting it.
That video of New Jersey was spot on. When I drove, it seemed I was always in the NE. The company I drove for had a ton of accounts there. It was always a mess, glad to see not much has changed. Stay safe out there.
I am from NJ and the comments you make about it being "different" are spot on. I live in Georgia now and don't really miss how expensive, dirty, congested and cold NJ/NY is.
Aw come on Larry, it's not that bad!! Where I live it's clean and not dirty or congested. Cold......yeah OK sometimes.....Expensive......a little......But there are a lot of dems here so there ya go. Like in NYC< SF< etc
I did a motorcycle tour of Vietnam back in 2008/2009 and I saw a Schneider truck near Hue. Talk about getting lost. :)
When I was in grade school and it was winter time cold and wet Mom always made Quaker Oats Oat Meal *on the stove in a sauce pan.* Mom added a lil bit of MILK to it just before she'd fill our bowls for me and little sister. I'd drop globs of Brown Sugar in mine cuz that's how I liked it. Hot food for a nasty day to give us the gas we'd need for a day of learning. Mom made us toast too with *Homemade Raspberry Jam. Mom's jam won First Prize twice at Coupeville State Fair!!*
Wonderful Secaucus you actually drove past one of my warehouse spaces. I just happened to stumble across this video. It's a pretty industrialized area but does lack the overnight parking facilities.
Thanks Jack: for all you and other truckers do!!
Speaking of narrow streets in NJ. I pulled a load of Mexican pickles out of McAllen TX and took them to Jersey City. The pickle factory was in an old residential area with very little parking so the four wheelers would park right up to the corners at night. I got there about 4 AM. Back then all I was pulling was a forty foot trailer but I still didn't have the room to make the turn. Luckily some police officers came along and offered to help guide me around the corner. I literally had to make about a 15 point turn. One of them was guiding me back and he guided me right into the front of one of the cars, crunching the grille and the hood. I got out to look and he said don't worry about it, they aren't supposed to be parked there anyway. :) I got back in the truck, finished the turn and made my delivery on time.
I will be driving into Newark, nj soon. Which whole should I put my tanderm in driving in newark,, any advice.
Cool story!
A little footnote on the travel plaza you stopped at. The Midway Service Plaza was the halfway point on the original stretch of the PA Turnpike which stretched from Irwin (Exit #67) to Carlisle (Exit #226). Also at that service plaza, there is a tunnel that goes underground and connects the other plaza on the westbound side.
What do you think of the Midway Diner? I will stop there to take my dog out to pee but I won't eat there.
@@gypsyluv1118 never ate there lol
@@robowens27 Oh, you're fortunate. But I guess some ppl like it....it's been there for decades...
If you can make it in North part of NJ and NY driving a big rig you can make it anywhere. I live in the north part of NJ and drive locally and let me tell you everyday is a challenge. Great video.
Good video Jack, I've had many days like that over my 15 years of driving, glad you made it to you're next stop, anyhow, say safe out there friend.
i used to drive a truck way back when i was in my 20s. it didnt bother me to much. when i got in my fortys i found i cant even drive my car for more then 2 hours. i just get so tired i cant keep my eyes open. it doesnt matter how much i have slept or not. i just cant do it. i give you guys credit for being able to drive so far so ofen...
Ooh boy, the look on your face when you drink that " coffee " is hilarious. Is that stuff keeps you awake? An asperine with coffeine works better if you became tired is my experience. The scariest thing that can happen is that the windshield wipers don't do their job properly anymore. I hope it didn't took to long. It was again a great video, and the music is to the point, especially when you was angry because of having no empty. Lucky you made it on time. Drive save my friend and till the next time. Greetings from the Netherlands.
I drove thru Phily TP...on vacation..in the 80s..paid more for tolls than gas for my car...It is much worse now! Thanks for the ride Jack....this time the tolls were painless lol ....
Hi Jack!!!, Great videos, i really enjoy watching you. I am also a trucker, but i do my job in Europe on a Red Volvo. Keep up the good work. Take care!
OMG!! I love your videos man i have looked in almost every episode/video and it's so funny and interesting when your talking about your trips and adventures and how it is in USA and every place that you are at. Keep doing this man!! 10 points :)
Nice video Jack , keep up the good work you guys doing for our people
thanks for mentioning Bill Mack the Midnight Cowboy , a good friend of mine . happy trucking trails my friend .
I got stuck in Moriarty NM one night during a snow storm. Police blocked off I40, forcing drivers to stop. Temperatures dropped to about -15° overnight. My car wasn't setup for such cold. The next morning, I could hear ice churning in the water pump. And, once the car finally started (took many attempts) and I returned to I40, the engine simply wouldn't heat up. I eventually covered much of the radiator with aluminum foil and was able to continue without further incident.
Dixie Truckstops was a small independent chain around southern Illinois area that had Great Food, Nice Showers. It was forced out of business by the big boys.... but the restaurant were kept open by new operators. The Effingham one was an exit or so south of where you were at... if I remember right. I always stopped at good feeders... like that I-64 Nashville fuel stop that had a small shower for just a few bucks. It's meals were great.
An area in Elizabeth, NJ really sux where you have to go on a high, winding bridge between two buildings in an alleyway that is wide enough for one vehicle in order to avoid a low underpass. One day, a cop was at the other end. He saw my truck coming and yelled "Holy Shyt". I said I had no choice because of the low underpass. He said, "Yeah, I know. But it's still a holy shyt moment seeing a truck coming out of that alleyway".
Indiana jack I am a civilian and know nothing about trucking but am interested and after watching your videos it is a eye opener
Thanks Carl... yeah it's an eye-opener for me everyday. Lol I hope you still watch.
Hey whats up Jack! I just subscribed to your page! You remind me of one of my cool trainers I had driving for Swift. I got my CDL thru them but got so stressed out on how and when to shift my gears. Going up and down those mountains were scary lol. I'm thinking about giving it another try and face my fear or the whole aspect of trucking. I love your videos though. Watching your videos helped me out alot. Keep em coming! I'm definitely a new fan of you and your channel. You be safe out there! God bless you
So are you still driving?
You shouldn't be driving an 80,000lb death machine if you're scared to drive it. Those are the kinda people that get people killed.
tips for driving a truck in Joisey...spread grease on the top of your trailer to squeeze under the bridges...if a train is going by stop...
Thank you,for not knocking New Jersey, it's a place I was born and raised,and live and love actually not too far away from where you where. on a lighter note if anyone has any questions about this state of New Jersey please feel free to leave me a message...
Yes, I live here too in Northern NJ. I like it, my whole life is here. But I also go to Portland OR where my daughter lives, and they are ready to LEAVE. It's become like Chicago, only with a population of Social Justice Warriors. And Pronoun Police. And Antifa......
Truckers are our heroes👍. Much respect to you all🇺🇸.
Jack! You're cracking me up! Empty?! Another awesome film
The best .really enjoy your videos. God Bless you my brother!
Great Video Jack, keep em coming!...
Great video and great run. Thank you Sir/
hi indina jack larry here in tweedheads nsw austraila wating 2 unload then heading 2 hours up the road 2 load in morningside qld back 2 sydney 13 hours and 989 klm away realy enjoy the storys how are things with you hope 2 be in the states this time next year 4 the louisville truck show like 2 catch with you some time when i am there and have a beer all the best tack care
Great video Jack......wish you showed more driving enroute.
I know what he means about not wanting to get stuck in New York over night. I ran out of hours and had to pull off to get my sleep hours in, and it was in January, nasty about like this video, and when I woke up around 3 am to drive again it had snowed about 4 inches and it was such a strange feeling to see nothing but white snow where it had been black parking lot the night before. Oh well, the joys of coast to coast over the road owner operator trucking. I'm retired now and I still miss driving, a lot!
Not all wal-marts have truck parking spots, but I've never had trouble (so far) parking in a big box store parking lot overnight. One time they even had a wal-mart trucks only sign. I REALLY didn't want to test it, but I had no choice was completely out of hours and the place I'd planned on stopping was full and so was my backup.
great video coast to coast
Looking at one of your older vid's Indianajacktrucker. You've got me interested in trucking again, but not sure at my age. Always been interested in the industry and appreciate what truckers do for our nation. Also, OATMEAL. Have you tried the 1-min Quaker Oats tub with fruit and honey? Just add hot water and let them cook. Better than the packs, especially the sugar heavy brown sugar or any of the flavored packs.
Thanks for the oatmeal suggestion I will check it out.
Great video, I see nothing has changed back east, that's why I stopped going out there. Miss the money, but allot less stress and hassle running out West.
Our company now uses park smart with idle management. It keep me worm and comfortable at night. It runs off of extra batteries and the truck will start and shut off without me doing anything. I've been at it for over 20 years and don't like some of the new things but this one is ok. Another thing I like about this system is on days off I can leave the system on and come back to a warm truck.
+Beerrunner81 yeah is the same like a WEBASTO warm up the truck and even as well the engine before to go on the road yep perfect new system
Daan de san
Not even close to being the same.
Jack, have you ever crossed the Hood River Bridge? A camper guy took all of my mirrors & lights off my trailer there. It's that narrow!
thank you Jack, i love watching you videos :)
hi Jack another great video, drive safe & all the very best
hey jack really look forward to your films best on the web keep up the good work
I remember hunting for empties, Schnieder would tell me a customer had some empties, Id go and ask for one and they looked at me like they had no idea what I was talking about. I learned to go in the yard and check for the trailers my dispatcher said where there,make sure its empty first lol, Id hook to it and go. To all the rookies out there, customers use company empties for there own storage.
WOW, what a trip. Drive safely...and get back to Cali soon!
Hey you drove through Indy! Unfortunately, our FlyingJ on 465 burnt to the ground. They're in the process of tearing down the charred remains to build a new one.
It will be interesting to see what the new one looks like. you should post some pictures on Facebook so we can see it when it's done.
I'll have to do that sometime. They're still in the process of rebuilding, finally got all the old stuff torn down I believe.
Rax Demonflame isn't that the flying j that has tons of prostitutes and got so bad that cops where there almost every day? those lot lizards where nuts
No idea, I never had any problems there.
I am headed to Indy right now... I hope I have time to come by and see the progress
There used to be a small Truck Stop/ restaurant in Effingham we would always stop there on Fri. night on our last weekly trip from Chitown .. they had the best fried Catfish!
This was great! I traveled 40 last month, stopped in Shamrock like you did lol. When you say "culture shock" what do you mean by that? What's it like there, how is it different? Unbelievable how narrow the streets were. I always enjoy seeing parts of the country I've never been to. And wow, you do have to be patient with some of these shippers/receivers that you're dealing with. It seems it would be frustrating at times. I love seeing the looks on your face :). Always an adventure! Can't wait for the next one.
I had a load of Christmas trees going to Manhatten and Long Island. No problem, they couldn't wait to unload me! Love those fresh trees! Had a good parking spot at a motel in Long Island too. Lucky I guess.
We'll done. Great editing. Very interesting video.
Jack -- My oldest son would always ask in the morning about the outside temperature to decide what to have for breakfast. If it was cold? Oatmeal [2 packs, mixed -- didn't care on the flavors either]. So I know about the 2 packs of oatmeal; even I'm guilty of doing that.
That is funny. Yeah Gotta Love oatmeal.
I think so, too -- back in his toddler days, he would sneak into the frig to snag him some baby carrots. One day I had a "senior moment" and left an entire package of cookies within his reach. He only ate four of them the entire day.
They don’t put enough in one pack, you have to have two
its strange, it doesn't always happen, but if you are taking I-35 north or south, it seems the snow storms always stay north of I-35 or the worst part of the storm. not saying it doesn't snow south too. there is a Knight terminal in KC, i always stayed there during bad snow storms, if i was heading south to Ok. or Tx.
I used to carry two thermos'.One small cup just don't make it.Also been up and down the Penn turnpike in winter,not my favorite.
What was that at 3:02 left side of the screen above the trucks, looks like flares or fireworks lol.
I think it was a reflection on the glass .. from some truck lights probably. If you pause the video at that point you'll see the lights seem to start from *in front* of the line of trucks.
Good morning Jack. Drive careful
best video editing I've seen!---------good job.
California to Montana drive in a SUV, i stopped at Loves hoping to take a shower. They told me 12 bucks, I couldn't believe it, for like 35 bucks you can get a month membership to every 24 hour Fitness. I feel bad for you truckers, they try to take every penny from your bottom line. Great videos man!
great video Jack
Indiana Jack, you rock, brother! Be safe out there!
on your volvo don't run your defrost on windshield when snowing, and it will not ice up. put your heater control on bi-level with fresh air coming in. that should fix your wiper icing problem. I use to drive a volvo great user friendly truck and rides like a car. love your videos
Great Video, I'm amazed they gave you all those miles, Most companies wont.
KEASBY.....used to dump 13c there at Montecalvos' transfer station
I remember those days with SNI coming out of Brooklyn, NY and waiting for an empty trailer in NJ drop lot.
Nice show!
When you by exit 45 on I-70 in Illinois on your way to Effingham Illinois you went by where I live
A town called Greenville Illinois.
there is a Loves truck stop here
Hey Jack, what a fantastic film. But what is a "Regin". Stay safe out there buddy!
It's part of like a catalytic converter on cars for trucks. A part of the engine burns up the smog particulates so they don't go into the air. my truck is the first generation of that system so it has lots of flaws.
You don't have a APU on your truck, Jack?
indianajacktrucker I read that it's a form of self-regeneration (kind of like "making a new filter" - by using the old one - to make the new one), which although caused by the engine, can be self-cleaned by the engine too -- (however it takes away a LOT of the "usable power" of the engine whilst it is regenerating).
Basically - it's some form of "re-using" the exhausted particulates that clog up the catalytic converter type of exhaust stack that trucks use.. to self clean the thing - to thus extend the usable life of the system (without having to physically remove the clogged exhaust item and replace it with a brand new "clean" part)...?
Or have I got that all wrong?
I'm glad I scrolled down Abit. Now I know. Cars need this.
That was a awesome ride love it. What is a live load?
I don't go to New Jersey
I don't go to New York
I don't go to New England.
I only drive La to Ga and Va to Ky to Florida.
Thank you very kindly.
Great film Jack!
Love it. Videos remind me of what I loved, and what I hated.
Hi Jack. I had a marginally better experience at that same location last fall. Or maybe not. You judge: I arrived at the address on the load assignment, checked in at the guard shack. "Oh, you need to go half a block down the street to our drop yard." Did a U-turn in the tight entrance. Down the street, through that narrow alley to the next guard shack, wait while paper work is found. Nice Jamaican-sounding lady said I was a day early (news to me), but they could take the drop anyway. But I had to back three trailer lengths between the fence and several trailers parked end to end. Then guard lady gave me a map to where the empties were, a couple of miles away on those spaghetti-like northern NJ streets. Fortunately I was bobtail. Eventually found the next yard, checked in, told to go park over there and check in at another office. Checked in there, told to drive to another remote lot where the empties were, got lost again, eventually found the yard, which was a 5-acre sea of mud with trailers scattered here and there, half of them wrecked. Checked in there, found a company trailer on relatively high ground, hooked up and checked out. Took about three hours total, just for a drop and hook. Come to think of it, the day got even more bizarre after that when I went to pick up my next load (still in NJ). I'll leave that story for another time, but it involves a deaf, elderly Indian man at the guard shack trying to take down my truck information on a damp paper napkin. I ran out of hours that day before I reached the state line. ... and my Zonar crashed so that I stayed on drive line for 21 hours ... Oh God, please don't make me go back to New Jersey. please please please please please...
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great video thx for sharing
Hi jack...loved the foty lee video. ..by the way, george washington was there in 1776...main point...tell us about dropping a trailer and getting another ..how does this work...
if you're just stopping to park in Albuquerque, try the Warrior on 550 in Bernalillo. Quiet, safe and great food
I used to live in New Jersey, as long as you're in the bunk and logged in the sleeper, you can idle
Hey jack columbus is were I live I wish you had recorded going there but I guess you couldnt o well keep grinding them gears
That's Y so many truckers refuse to go anywhere near NJ or NY.
Really??? I certainly see quite a number of them.
before they changed the exit #'s it always seemed quite long between exits, in Pa. Pa and NYC, i hated the most. Pa. cause it seemed so long, maybe because of so many hills, to go up and over and NYC because of my 2 accidents. before NYC, i'd never had an accident, in my life
PA and CT are just TOO BIG! lol