I've been an asphalt cowboy for 20 years. Driven Vans, Reefers, Flat beds, and last 10 years been doing belly dumps, end dumps and side dumps. Always wondered about the bull haulers. Thank you for this WONDERFUL walk thorough and explanation. Thank you for actually working the ramps and gates and not just talking about them. I learned alot and now have a better understanding. Again, thank you for your time!
I never realized that cattle trailer design was an engineering feat. Really enjoyed the class. You certainly know your business. Thank you for taking the time.
In 1976, I hauled cattle and don't remember what the newer trailers have. Had to stand in front of the doors when loading so they would not run out, with a cow coming at me was the most freighting experience , the cow turned. I would twist their tails to push them in the bottom front. When traveling, I found the cattle was the best load I ever had. At the stop lights, the trailer would rock because they getting in position. And stopped moving when moving. Around corners I believed the cattle would lean into the turn. Great load. Brought back fun memories, thanks.
Thank you , Pete , sir , for explaining how they load cattle ! I have helped run cattle to the truck and let them load ! That was when I was in 4-H helping at the county fair ! Take care , stay safe and healthy with whatever you maybe doing next ! Doing well here in Kansas .
Thanks for sharing, I had no clue about these trailer. I saw a TH-cam video about bull haulers and those boys were flat out getting it down the highway. Thank you
This was a great explanation and demonstration. If I ever make the jump from tankers to cattle pots this will be what I always refer back to. Thank you for making the time to make it and share it with us. Be safe on the road.
Slow is smooth and smooth is fast. I love that. I got the same advice from an Entergy safety guy at an orientation in Arkansas last year. Interesting video, love learning new things. Had no idea these trailers were this sophisticated. Thanks for posting it.
Thanks man I start hauling cows in a couple weeks been pulling a flatbed and dry van for ten years but i didn't have a clue about the trailer until watching this. Really do appreciate it. At $5.00 a mile hard not to.
Just found your channel. Great video. Good to see all the different configurations those gates and ramps can be positioned in. The last cow trailer I had was a 44' Hobbs pot with deck boards for hauling calves but I never used them. I just hauled feeders mostly. It's been 45 years or so but a brief tour of a newer modern cow trailer was nice. Thank you for sharing and thanks for all you do to keep America moving. You are appreciated. Later
Going on 30 years of driving (heavy-haul and wind generator blades these days... Not ashamed to be solar-powered with my aging eyes) but never played with any stock. Even though I've known several bull-haulers, I've never looked inside of one of these trailers. Thanks for sharing with us, for that was clear and concise without any bs (no pun intended, I swear lol). I always wondered how the compartments were split up and figuring the weights front to rear. There's always something new to learn, no matter how long one's been on the road. Much obliged!
I had a a couple horses once and they never loaded easy, I remember one I got her tied up front and before I could close the ramp she freaked and ran backwards pulling the D ring and part of the metal tubing with her, I saw first hand right there how powerful a horse is but yes you are right, talking and yelling does not motivate a horse, cow or Bull. Thank you, Really liked the tour 👍👍👍
Nice!! As a son of an owner of long/short haulers, from his daddy's day's.. Never seen cattle haulers inside.. Thanks!! Missing My Hero.. Loved my conversations with mt Dad.. He had sole rights to air ride for installing at that time.. Thanks for bringing happy tears!! Much Respect!!
I hauled machinery, all kinds for 30 plus years, never knew how those rolling bull haulers worked, thanks for showing how it works. We had a DOT officer who was legendary. What made him so, it was said he'd crawl under a loaded bull wagon and do an inspection. Steel haulers in Michigan feared him.
I agree with the other drivers, always wanted to know how that set up worked. I drove reefers so I hauled them away from the places you'd bring them to. Alot of work setting up and tearing down for each haul. Grateful for all the hard work you guys put in. Stay safe. God bless.
Wow. Hey, I REALLY appreciate YOUR time in breaking down this “puzzle”. Seriously..thanks for your time! I’ve driven virtually all my life , in one capacity or another..baffled trailers (liquids), flats or flatbeds, drop-decks, etc…just have never pulled a bull wagon, which ironically is THE one thing I’d have loved to have done. Respect..and subbed!
Thank Ya Sir !! never fooled with any cows , but always admired the cattle haulers all lit up during the night . Thanks for the tour im still learnin at 64 !!
Text book calf loading. Very good video One time and I just turned 60 have I loaned weaning calves on a deck out chute. Haven't even seen one in years.
Thank you so much for this very informative video. I have been binge watching cattle being loaded, and have been fascinated by this. I had no idea all the work, mud and muck, and aggravation involved in your line of work. From what I have watched, here’s hoping you are making some GOOD 💰, cause you deserve it. Stay safe.
Very interesting. I live in Bushnell, FL which is cattle central in FL and see these trailers all the time. I have a Class A, but never did any cattle hauling and had to watch the whole video to see how these trailers actually work. Great job!
Very cool video, been driving for over 36 years, I run a rgn right now. I always wondered how they loaded those bull racks. Very crazy! Guess I'll just stick to my heavy hauling!
Nice video mate, I'd just like to comment on the bit that you said about people getting hurt when they open the gates. I knew a farmer who died a few years back, he was opening the door of his cattle trailer with six young bullocks in it, and when he opened the back door they got spooked by something and unfortunately he got trampled on and died. Many people don't appreciate how dangerous the job is. Cheers Shane
"Slow is Good and Good is Fast, and I don't have to take a Hellicopter ride out of the pasture!" Yes Sir! Down the road and across the country we go! Keep on Trucking!
My Dad hauled cattle for MacDonald livestock out of Clermont Florida back in the 80's, depending on which trailer he hooked was either a triple deck, double deck and I remember always talking about the deck boards, I used to love getting to go with to go load.
I’m ready to go haul cattle now! Always wanted to and never knew was so much to hauling cattle in just the trailer alone. Thanks for the video. Subscribed!
Thank you, just thank you now I have a better idea on how to do this when ever I go to do it, planning on it soon! God acompany you in your every trip!
Thank you for taking the time to show . I have always wondered how they work . Looks like stacking cows with out a hernia . I'm lazy I see that handle coming off that crank and adaptor in its place on the lifting deck and a Dewalt torque driver spinning up and down on it instead of all that cranking . I haul equipment sometimes for my business and went to speed binders and use torque driver for them for the chains . Its like a gift . Why not a cowboy hat ?
I was a livestock transporter in Australia and our trailers are alot different to that we don't have a roof. I had what they call a 4x2 trailer you can cart 4 decks of sheep or 2 decks of cattle they had a straight floor not a drop deck like that. I don't think I would like to be loading cattle in those trailers hats off to you guys, stay safe and keep on truckin
I miss cattle haulin. Glad i never had to muck the trailer. Always check your mucking boots for holes. They say if the manure gets in your boots enough it can cause Bergers disease n loss of limbs. Yikes. This is cool your showing how the trailer works. My dogs get those goat head puncture weeds in their paws n times I've went out barefoot i have too. It's awful when a tip breaks off n keeps driving deeper. Hard to get rid of too.
Good video, very different from Australian cattle trailers. If hauling cattle in the outback most trucks will have 3 trailers with 2 decks each, and are called a road trains
Interesting video for someone like me who's never seen the inside of a cattle trailer. I'll have to look at some of your other videos to see if you have one on cleaning out the trailer. I wonder if you can do it at a regular truck wash or if you are carrying a "bio hazard" that prohibits you from doing that.
Thanks for the look inside one of these trailers. I see them go by my house all the time heading just up the road from me and wondered how they work. I see the trucks have cow bells on some of them and one I see had a plate on his front bumper days "Last Ride".
This has really be very interesting on Cattle hauling. When I was driving I had a couple friend that hauled cattle that use to tell me they would do this bare footed and never had any feet ailments such as any funguses or athliets foot etc.. never saw that for sure but one never knows....But really did enjoy the video..Take care and be careful .................Happy Trails
That was a really helpful video. Well done. Nice and clear and with the relevant info. Can I ask you how you keep in your weights with only two axles on your rears and two on the drives? Most of the trailers up here (Canada) have tree drives and three rears (with maybe a 4th tag on the trailer as well). What’s your maximum cattle weight for the trailer? I am guessing about 60,000lbs give or take?
Awesome video and tutorial. I'd like to see one about what it takes to complete a trip. What speed do you run? Why do cattle haulers have to stay steady on their run. Is there a maximum amount of time they have to stay on the trailer. That would be awesome.
Love your vid. I've loaded hundreds of fat hogs but never cattle. I always wondered how they divided the pens up. Wed put on 155 to 165 fat hogs to a load depending on weather and weights. Thanks again.
Man it a big job what you do , opening gates /doors . But you explained your loading and unloading very well, so the next time I happen to see a rig like you drive I will know there is a hard working man driving that load . stay safe brother and be very careful . what ever you make in a salary you earn it and more.Later will be watching''
Good video. i do have a question, on that type of trailer how do you do a pre/post trip? As far as checking inner dual tires, brake pads, drums, and etc... Because I see that the frame by tandems is low to the ground. Its not like dry box, reefer, flatbed, or tankers where you can get in under there to check those during pre/post trips.
Just found your channel. I have never hauled livestock but I was interested in your trailer and how it works. I did not notice any effluent collection system on your trailer. Here in New Zealand, all effluent has to be collected and disposed of at approriate facilities. There are effluent dump stations at various places along our State Highway network. Non-compliance is treated seriously.
I found your video to be really interesting. I've hauled cattle in Australia and our trailers are so different to yours. I follow the American Bull Haulers fb page and I've been wondering how your trailers worked, now I've got some idea. Thanks for posting.
Do you power wash your trailer to keep it cleaned after your done for the day or week? A friend of mine always puts hurt animals in the tail end of trailer.
I've been an asphalt cowboy for 20 years. Driven Vans, Reefers, Flat beds, and last 10 years been doing belly dumps, end dumps and side dumps. Always wondered about the bull haulers. Thank you for this WONDERFUL walk thorough and explanation. Thank you for actually working the ramps and gates and not just talking about them. I learned alot and now have a better understanding. Again, thank you for your time!
..right on..what a class!
I never realized that cattle trailer design was an engineering feat. Really enjoyed the class. You certainly know your business. Thank you for taking the time.
@Hello Tom how are you doing
Excellent vid. I am an ex-trucker. Never knew how detailed hauling cattle could be. Great vid!!! 👍
I didn't realize how much work went into hauling cattle. Thanks for showing us how it's done, safely.
Good vid never knew those trailers had that many compartments and moving parts
Has more room then my apartment, I never knew how a trailer like that worked thanks so much for showing us !!!
Me either
In 1976, I hauled cattle and don't remember what the newer trailers have. Had to stand in front of the doors when loading so they would not run out, with a cow coming at me was the most freighting experience , the cow turned. I would twist their tails to push them in the bottom front. When traveling, I found the cattle was the best load I ever had. At the stop lights, the trailer would rock because they getting in position. And stopped moving when moving. Around corners I believed the cattle would lean into the turn. Great load. Brought back fun memories, thanks.
Not a clue in the world how I got here, but this was interesting. Thank you. 😊
You and me both, I’m a damn firefighter who doesn’t do shit with cattle and yet here I am 😂 😂 😂.
@@firewalker1372 😂😂😂
The world has a way of putting you where you need to be more often than not.
@@firewalker1372 You'll eat a hamburger, steak, roast beef sandwich, etc.now and then, won't you? Lol. Be safe.
Thank you , Pete , sir , for explaining how they load cattle ! I have helped run cattle to the truck and let them load ! That was when I was in 4-H helping at the county fair ! Take care , stay safe and healthy with whatever you maybe doing next ! Doing well here in Kansas .
Thanks for sharing, I had no clue about these trailer.
I saw a TH-cam video about bull haulers and those boys were flat out getting it down the highway.
Thank you
This was a great explanation and demonstration. If I ever make the jump from tankers to cattle pots this will be what I always refer back to. Thank you for making the time to make it and share it with us. Be safe on the road.
Thanks for going to all the effort to show how the trailer works. Excellent video! Very informative!
Hey not in my line of my business. But i found this class to be very intresting.. you are a good teacher, thank you, all the way from Jamaica
Idk why I watched this but I watched the whole thing. This guy IS Texas and I mean that in the most charming way
Slow is smooth and smooth is fast. I love that. I got the same advice from an Entergy safety guy at an orientation in Arkansas last year.
Interesting video, love learning new things. Had no idea these trailers were this sophisticated. Thanks for posting it.
Thanks man I start hauling cows in a couple weeks been pulling a flatbed and dry van for ten years but i didn't have a clue about the trailer until watching this. Really do appreciate it. At $5.00 a mile hard not to.
How's the hauling cattle going
Just found your channel. Great video. Good to see all the different configurations those gates and ramps can be positioned in. The last cow trailer I had was a 44' Hobbs pot with deck boards for hauling calves but I never used them. I just hauled feeders mostly. It's been 45 years or so but a brief tour of a newer modern cow trailer was nice. Thank you for sharing and thanks for all you do to keep America moving. You are appreciated. Later
Going on 30 years of driving (heavy-haul and wind generator blades these days... Not ashamed to be solar-powered with my aging eyes) but never played with any stock. Even though I've known several bull-haulers, I've never looked inside of one of these trailers. Thanks for sharing with us, for that was clear and concise without any bs (no pun intended, I swear lol). I always wondered how the compartments were split up and figuring the weights front to rear. There's always something new to learn, no matter how long one's been on the road. Much obliged!
No one said hauling cattle was easy, I guess. Amazing versatile trailer. Great info vid...more risky than I thought.....thanks a bunch. 🇺🇸
Good tutorial. Thanks for sharing. Spent 26 years in tanks, never knew exactly how a pot worked on the inside.
Great video.
I've done dry & reefer (beef) for almost 8yrs... always curious on cattle.
Kept it interesting & was very informative.
I had a a couple horses once and they never loaded easy, I remember one I got her tied up front and before I could close the ramp she freaked and ran backwards pulling the D ring and part of the metal tubing with her, I saw first hand right there how powerful a horse is but yes you are right, talking and yelling does not motivate a horse, cow or Bull.
Thank you,
Really liked the tour 👍👍👍
Nice!! As a son of an owner of long/short haulers, from his daddy's day's.. Never seen cattle haulers inside.. Thanks!! Missing My Hero.. Loved my conversations with mt Dad.. He had sole rights to air ride for installing at that time.. Thanks for bringing happy tears!! Much Respect!!
Thanks for showing us how the inside of the trailer looks and how you go about loading cattle.
I hauled machinery, all kinds for 30 plus years, never knew how those rolling bull haulers worked, thanks for showing how it works. We had a DOT officer who was legendary. What made him so, it was said he'd crawl under a loaded bull wagon and do an inspection. Steel haulers in Michigan feared him.
From what I've seen y'all stay in the left lane and blow by the scalee..💪🏾💪🏾
I agree with the other drivers, always wanted to know how that set up worked. I drove reefers so I hauled them away from the places you'd bring them to. Alot of work setting up and tearing down for each haul. Grateful for all the hard work you guys put in.
Stay safe. God bless.
Wow. Hey, I REALLY appreciate YOUR time in breaking down this “puzzle”. Seriously..thanks for your time! I’ve driven virtually all my life , in one capacity or another..baffled trailers (liquids), flats or flatbeds, drop-decks, etc…just have never pulled a bull wagon, which ironically is THE one thing I’d have loved to have done. Respect..and subbed!
Thank Ya Sir !! never fooled with any cows , but always admired the cattle haulers all lit up during the night . Thanks for the tour im still learnin at 64 !!
Text book calf loading. Very good video
One time and I just turned 60 have I loaned weaning calves on a deck out chute. Haven't even seen one in years.
Thank you so much for this very informative video. I have been binge watching cattle being loaded, and have been fascinated by this. I had no idea all the work, mud and muck, and aggravation involved in your line of work. From what I have watched, here’s hoping you are making some GOOD 💰, cause you deserve it. Stay safe.
This old retired trucker from Iowa always wondered about the inside. Thanks
@Hello Jim how are you doing
Very interesting. I live in Bushnell, FL which is cattle central in FL and see these trailers all the time. I have a Class A, but never did any cattle hauling and had to watch the whole video to see how these trailers actually work. Great job!
Very cool video, been driving for over 36 years, I run a rgn right now. I always wondered how they loaded those bull racks. Very crazy! Guess I'll just stick to my heavy hauling!
You guys are the fastest truckers out there. On the back roads and interstate you guys fly
they have to or the cattle can die its very hot and cramped in the trailers
Nice video mate, I'd just like to comment on the bit that you said about people getting hurt when they open the gates. I knew a farmer who died a few years back, he was opening the door of his cattle trailer with six young bullocks in it, and when he opened the back door they got spooked by something and unfortunately he got trampled on and died. Many people don't appreciate how dangerous the job is.
Cheers Shane
"Slow is Good and Good is Fast, and I don't have to take a Hellicopter ride out of the pasture!" Yes Sir! Down the road and across the country we go! Keep on Trucking!
My Dad hauled cattle for MacDonald livestock out of Clermont Florida back in the 80's, depending on which trailer he hooked was either a triple deck, double deck and I remember always talking about the deck boards, I used to love getting to go with to go load.
I’m ready to go haul cattle now! Always wanted to and never knew was so much to hauling cattle in just the trailer alone. Thanks for the video. Subscribed!
Thanks for the video. A lot different than my goose neck cattle trailer I have here at home. That's a lot of work to load one of those properly.
Pretty interesting I'm in my 41st year of driving and always wondered how that worked, I'll stick with tankers, thanks for the video.
That's a great video the only trailer I loved to pull and work with. Pullin a rack a great way of life🇺🇸🤙🇺🇸
Thank you, just thank you now I have a better idea on how to do this when ever I go to do it, planning on it soon! God acompany you in your every trip!
Love sally playing with you !
Very Impressive!! I appreciate the tour and thorough explanation of how it all works. Nice job!! "Hi Sally!!" 🙂
I don't know why TH-cam sent me here, but I stayed and watched. Learned something new.
You guys earn your money, no doubt about it. Very informative video, thanks for the time and effort.
When I hauled cattle and hogs in the 1980’s. We had the deck boards. In the nose we had deck boards, and in the belly. Trailers were 45 ft 96 in wide.
Thank you for taking the time to show . I have always wondered how they work . Looks like stacking cows with out a hernia . I'm lazy I see that handle coming off that crank and adaptor in its place on the lifting deck and a Dewalt torque driver spinning up and down on it instead of all that cranking . I haul equipment sometimes for my business and went to speed binders and use torque driver for them for the chains . Its like a gift . Why not a cowboy hat ?
I was a livestock transporter in Australia and our trailers are alot different to that we don't have a roof. I had what they call a 4x2 trailer you can cart 4 decks of sheep or 2 decks of cattle they had a straight floor not a drop deck like that. I don't think I would like to be loading cattle in those trailers hats off to you guys, stay safe and keep on truckin
Thanks I'm a trucker too. I learned a lot.
Thank You very much. I have helped load livestock trailers and wondered how they worked. Very interisting.
You are SUCH an admirable man to jump out of that cattle pot to save Sally!!
:)
Yeah I thought that was cool 😎
Poor Sally loves attention lol
Probably the best explanation I've seen. Thanks. WLBS Ken
great video! Always wondered how they loaded those. Thank you!!
Seen your copper truck at TTI last night. Looked like collabered milk was left in that tank. I picked up a clean trailer and left. Nice truck.
I miss cattle haulin. Glad i never had to muck the trailer. Always check your mucking boots for holes. They say if the manure gets in your boots enough it can cause Bergers disease n loss of limbs. Yikes. This is cool your showing how the trailer works. My dogs get those goat head puncture weeds in their paws n times I've went out barefoot i have too. It's awful when a tip breaks off n keeps driving deeper. Hard to get rid of too.
All this and you have to know how to drive a big rig to. Very informative never knew these trailers were that involved.
Very informative! Great video brotha 👍🏾
I could never find a video with such detail i see a lot ranchers videos and always wonder how this trailers work great video
Thanks for the education on this. Always wondered how to load them
Cow trucks are admired by steering wheel holders👍keep on trucking 🌮🌮
Great video! Always wondered how those trailers work. Stay safe out there!
Very informative. Did not realize they had all the moving parts inside.
Sally is an awesome dog stay safe out there brother
Good video, very different from Australian cattle trailers. If hauling cattle in the outback most trucks will have 3 trailers with 2 decks each, and are called a road trains
How long is the tractor and the three trailers?
@@RaoulThomas007
We run to 53.5 metres which is about 175 feet.
Interesting video for someone like me who's never seen the inside of a cattle trailer. I'll have to look at some of your other videos to see if you have one on cleaning out the trailer. I wonder if you can do it at a regular truck wash or if you are carrying a "bio hazard" that prohibits you from doing that.
No they have special places to get them washed out. There’s a place around where I live that you can do it yourself.
Nice explanation of the trailer man! Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the look inside one of these trailers. I see them go by my house all the time heading just up the road from me and wondered how they work. I see the trucks have cow bells on some of them and one I see had a plate on his front bumper days "Last Ride".
Always wondered how y'all loaded them wagons...thanks for the post..
This has really be very interesting on Cattle hauling. When I was driving I had a couple friend that hauled cattle that use to tell me they would do this bare footed and never had any feet ailments such as any funguses or athliets foot etc.. never saw that for sure but one never knows....But really did enjoy the video..Take care and be careful .................Happy Trails
A great video on cow hauling enjoyed it
Had no idea these were so complicated! It's like an escape room
That was a really helpful video. Well done. Nice and clear and with the relevant info. Can I ask you how you keep in your weights with only two axles on your rears and two on the drives? Most of the trailers up here (Canada) have tree drives and three rears (with maybe a 4th tag on the trailer as well). What’s your maximum cattle weight for the trailer? I am guessing about 60,000lbs give or take?
Thank , I wanted to know about a bull rack now I know, great job. Kevin
Awesome video and tutorial. I'd like to see one about what it takes to complete a trip. What speed do you run? Why do cattle haulers have to stay steady on their run. Is there a maximum amount of time they have to stay on the trailer. That would be awesome.
Thanks for this! So informative. How do we hire you for hauling?
Gosh Pete that seems like a lot work!!!
Great job on the video
great tutorial and amazing trailer that is. How long are they and what s the max weight allowed for these trailers
Thanks for the education. Very interesting. Had my attention from start to finish.
Love your vid. I've loaded hundreds of fat hogs but never cattle. I always wondered how they divided the pens up. Wed put on 155 to 165 fat hogs to a load depending on weather and weights. Thanks again.
Like all your videos!!! Learned a lot on how cattle get moved and how trailer is set up!!! Very informative!!!! See you on the next one 😎✌️
Man it a big job what you do , opening gates /doors . But you explained your loading and unloading very well, so the next time I happen to see a rig like you drive I will know there is a hard working man driving that load . stay safe brother and be very careful . what ever you make in a salary you earn it and more.Later will be watching''
You have some nice equipment my friend......
Good video. i do have a question, on that type of trailer how do you do a pre/post trip? As far as checking inner dual tires, brake pads, drums, and etc... Because I see that the frame by tandems is low to the ground. Its not like dry box, reefer, flatbed, or tankers where you can get in under there to check those during pre/post trips.
Really interesting- I was amazed at the configuration of a commercial horse shipping trailer- very sophisticated-
What the most heads of cattle have you hauled? Do you haul calves or feeder cows or both to stay moving?
Thank You for the info. Be more blessed You and Yours.
BEAUTIFUL SET UP GREAT VIDEO
Could you do a quick video on how to safely unload the trailer?
Great video bud
Just found your channel. I have never hauled livestock but I was interested in your trailer and how it works. I did not notice any effluent collection system on your trailer. Here in New Zealand, all effluent has to be collected and disposed of at approriate facilities. There are effluent dump stations at various places along our State Highway network. Non-compliance is treated seriously.
Thanks so much. I’ve always wanted to know this.
I found your video to be really interesting. I've hauled cattle in Australia and our trailers are so different to yours. I follow the American Bull Haulers fb page and I've been wondering how your trailers worked, now I've got some idea. Thanks for posting.
Great video!
man that's fascinating! Thank you for your time, that took quite a bit of explanation.
A big hello from Brazil 🇧🇷 🇧🇷
Do you power wash your trailer to keep it cleaned after your done for the day or week? A friend of mine always puts hurt animals in the tail end of trailer.
Way kool love hauling cattle unfortunately don't get to do it much here in Detroit. Thanks for sharing driv'ah no jail in that one?
Thanks for the explanation brother, I'm trying to get into this work during the summertime
We start next month