43. How A Big Truck Cattle Trailer Works

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  • @jollyrogerhobbies2386
    @jollyrogerhobbies2386 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    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!

    • @m118lr
      @m118lr ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ..right on..what a class!

  • @tomallis3954
    @tomallis3954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    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.

  • @jenniferhudson-gensler1147
    @jenniferhudson-gensler1147 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Not a clue in the world how I got here, but this was interesting. Thank you. 😊

    • @firewalker1372
      @firewalker1372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You and me both, I’m a damn firefighter who doesn’t do shit with cattle and yet here I am 😂 😂 😂.

    • @jenniferhudson-gensler1147
      @jenniferhudson-gensler1147 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@firewalker1372 😂😂😂

    • @stephencowley8585
      @stephencowley8585 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The world has a way of putting you where you need to be more often than not.

    • @bobchristopher5842
      @bobchristopher5842 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@firewalker1372 You'll eat a hamburger, steak, roast beef sandwich, etc.now and then, won't you? Lol. Be safe.

  • @camvid66
    @camvid66 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't know why TH-cam sent me here, but I stayed and watched. Learned something new.

  • @cargopilotguy305
    @cargopilotguy305 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Idk why I watched this but I watched the whole thing. This guy IS Texas and I mean that in the most charming way

  • @michaelvinalon7304
    @michaelvinalon7304 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @orgeebaharvin6284
    @orgeebaharvin6284 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I didn't realize how much work went into hauling cattle. Thanks for showing us how it's done, safely.

  • @Norm2120
    @Norm2120 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Good vid never knew those trailers had that many compartments and moving parts

    • @doreenhodges7870
      @doreenhodges7870 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Has more room then my apartment, I never knew how a trailer like that worked thanks so much for showing us !!!

    • @alexgaray4799
      @alexgaray4799 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me either

  • @18winsagin
    @18winsagin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 👍👍👍

  • @robertschilling3308
    @robertschilling3308 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Excellent vid. I am an ex-trucker. Never knew how detailed hauling cattle could be. Great vid!!! 👍

  • @txslowpoke
    @txslowpoke 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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.

  • @edwardwatling
    @edwardwatling 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Thanks for going to all the effort to show how the trailer works. Excellent video! Very informative!

  • @scottherrington9451
    @scottherrington9451 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

    • @moneyman1588
      @moneyman1588 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How's the hauling cattle going

  • @michaelratliff7775
    @michaelratliff7775 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "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!

  • @teamsiscon2581
    @teamsiscon2581 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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

  • @jamesconn1104
    @jamesconn1104 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 !!

  • @chrisrauch9717
    @chrisrauch9717 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the education on this. Always wondered how to load them

  • @stephenhomer7321
    @stephenhomer7321 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very Impressive!! I appreciate the tour and thorough explanation of how it all works. Nice job!! "Hi Sally!!" 🙂

  • @steveclark4291
    @steveclark4291 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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 .

  • @williambillwaynerobertson930
    @williambillwaynerobertson930 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's a great video the only trailer I loved to pull and work with. Pullin a rack a great way of life🇺🇸🤙🇺🇸

  • @marknelson2905
    @marknelson2905 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @zeekfromcentralfl3299
    @zeekfromcentralfl3299 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @jamieg.3829
    @jamieg.3829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    From what I've seen y'all stay in the left lane and blow by the scalee..💪🏾💪🏾

  • @johnniewelbornjr.8940
    @johnniewelbornjr.8940 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @4andaquarterkittycat426
    @4andaquarterkittycat426 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    You are SUCH an admirable man to jump out of that cattle pot to save Sally!!
    :)

  • @juliojames5986
    @juliojames5986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    No one said hauling cattle was easy, I guess. Amazing versatile trailer. Great info vid...more risky than I thought.....thanks a bunch. 🇺🇸

  • @whodaneighbor5027
    @whodaneighbor5027 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You guys are the fastest truckers out there. On the back roads and interstate you guys fly

    • @shedeeran8526
      @shedeeran8526 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      they have to or the cattle can die its very hot and cramped in the trailers

  • @gusjones9388
    @gusjones9388 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative. Did not realize they had all the moving parts inside.

  • @TheRougeChef
    @TheRougeChef 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!!

  • @briancasey4917
    @briancasey4917 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @edmundsmith7199
    @edmundsmith7199 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good tutorial. Thanks for sharing. Spent 26 years in tanks, never knew exactly how a pot worked on the inside.

  • @raywilson800
    @raywilson800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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

  • @Rlearls
    @Rlearls 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Cow trucks are admired by steering wheel holders👍keep on trucking 🌮🌮

  • @ryanharter3411
    @ryanharter3411 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    15 years of livestock hauling and only a few times I used top nose and the jail.

  • @WhiteLinesBlueSkies
    @WhiteLinesBlueSkies 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Probably the best explanation I've seen. Thanks. WLBS Ken

  • @dieannriddick3064
    @dieannriddick3064 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @udpizzaguy
    @udpizzaguy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video.
    I've done dry & reefer (beef) for almost 8yrs... always curious on cattle.
    Kept it interesting & was very informative.

  • @RushinTruckin
    @RushinTruckin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Had no idea these were so complicated! It's like an escape room

  • @graemeshaw2827
    @graemeshaw2827 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @woody6773
    @woody6773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for showing us how the inside of the trailer looks and how you go about loading cattle.

  • @jayterry7291
    @jayterry7291 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks I'm a trucker too. I learned a lot.

  • @rickyalva8776
    @rickyalva8776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I could never find a video with such detail i see a lot ranchers videos and always wonder how this trailers work great video

  • @kennethraymer6457
    @kennethraymer6457 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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.

  • @richardnead4840
    @richardnead4840 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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.

  • @jermainewashington7447
    @jermainewashington7447 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @jimpritchard3816
    @jimpritchard3816 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This old retired trucker from Iowa always wondered about the inside. Thanks

  • @bigpoppasjunk333
    @bigpoppasjunk333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @chriscash4118
    @chriscash4118 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 ?

  • @user-eh1uz3sr9d
    @user-eh1uz3sr9d 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great job on the video

  • @hollerbredkennels3579
    @hollerbredkennels3579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice explanation of the trailer man! Thanks for sharing

  • @shelbymcdaniel4377
    @shelbymcdaniel4377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @sarahdingle9032
    @sarahdingle9032 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @billfreer832
    @billfreer832 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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!

  • @dont9098
    @dont9098 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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

    • @RaoulThomas007
      @RaoulThomas007 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How long is the tractor and the three trailers?

    • @clairemcleod8676
      @clairemcleod8676 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RaoulThomas007
      We run to 53.5 metres which is about 175 feet.

  • @m118lr
    @m118lr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @wendibernhardt9190
    @wendibernhardt9190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All this and you have to know how to drive a big rig to. Very informative never knew these trailers were that involved.

  • @jeffjones4006
    @jeffjones4006 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fascinating you sure earned your money loading the cows, thanks.

  • @bradleysmith6442
    @bradleysmith6442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @tracyknox7915
    @tracyknox7915 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sally is an awesome dog stay safe out there brother

  • @jalenjamellable
    @jalenjamellable 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looking at everything you have to do in order to load cows I salute you guys for real lol

  • @michaelclarkson2890
    @michaelclarkson2890 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @f.m.9419
    @f.m.9419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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!

  • @brianburke6350
    @brianburke6350 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks so much. I’ve always wanted to know this.

  • @robandnell4305
    @robandnell4305 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank You very much. I have helped load livestock trailers and wondered how they worked. Very interisting.

  • @larrypate2683
    @larrypate2683 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A great video on cow hauling enjoyed it

  • @DutchK75
    @DutchK75 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @mattcaser6581
    @mattcaser6581 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You guys earn your money, no doubt about it. Very informative video, thanks for the time and effort.

  • @stevecanyon5022
    @stevecanyon5022 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great video! Always wondered how they loaded those. Thank you!!

  • @floridaman964
    @floridaman964 ปีที่แล้ว

    I will drive livestock one day. I currently work in cybersecurity. From Ocala, FL, the Horse Capital of the World!

  • @old-trucks-nd-Coffee
    @old-trucks-nd-Coffee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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!

  • @RedRose4141
    @RedRose4141 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @bigskillet9591
    @bigskillet9591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very informative! Great video brotha 👍🏾

  • @Shilohii65
    @Shilohii65 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I second the good on ya act of chivalry to help a drama queen puppy dog.

  • @kevinknoff3974
    @kevinknoff3974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank , I wanted to know about a bull rack now I know, great job. Kevin

  • @jasev6474
    @jasev6474 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Lets not forget those few who've been taken out by the counter balance ramp. Keep the head back.

  • @justinrasmuson
    @justinrasmuson ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!

  • @mauricio_1984
    @mauricio_1984 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A big hello from Brazil 🇧🇷 🇧🇷

  • @j.a.r.family2576
    @j.a.r.family2576 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have zero experience in any of this. But damn I enjoyed it. Granted I been on my Yellowstone kick lately. Guess I'm a cowboy now? Lol

  • @allanholiday441
    @allanholiday441 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Merritt is a great a trailer. Takes some skill getting the pot loaded. Have to plan the load for 50,000 pounds. I agree, be calm and it goes bettet.

  • @grantboi116
    @grantboi116 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Always wondered how those trailers work. Stay safe out there!

  • @jeffshultz3883
    @jeffshultz3883 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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".

  • @harleydee2576
    @harleydee2576 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video bud

  • @corrisj24
    @corrisj24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gosh Pete that seems like a lot work!!!

  • @dustinshepard3166
    @dustinshepard3166 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @mikewilley732
    @mikewilley732 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always wondered how y'all loaded them wagons...thanks for the post..

  • @jessecastro4733
    @jessecastro4733 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 😎✌️

  • @carolmonez4955
    @carolmonez4955 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am retired w/ class 1 but would love to drive again!

  • @ALNunnery
    @ALNunnery 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    She doesn't wanna say Hi ....She's Sayin' By ...lol .... Peace ✌️ Love and 18 Wheelz to All

  • @davidkimmel4216
    @davidkimmel4216 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting. Thank You

  • @samuellee9488
    @samuellee9488 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the education. Very interesting. Had my attention from start to finish.

  • @tedhill7017
    @tedhill7017 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great explanation. Thanks for sharing.

  • @allendodson9881
    @allendodson9881 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @tymaze2539
    @tymaze2539 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great 3yo video, for me, when loading nose bottom & top, stand over by jail, count as they go by, after getting my number, use half gate to close, and you let your ramp down, very unsafe, you should use door, only use ramp down when unloading, well that's what Wilson told me, unload is gose down, loading use door to top nose, but whatever works right, be safe brother

  • @wbonilla35
    @wbonilla35 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    BEAUTIFUL SET UP GREAT VIDEO

  • @chadbasquez5287
    @chadbasquez5287 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was a load out man at a few auction barn I’ve loaded a many of them

  • @cliffordsolomon3884
    @cliffordsolomon3884 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You for the info. Be more blessed You and Yours.

  • @brentcousins1471
    @brentcousins1471 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @johnturner2836
    @johnturner2836 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the video

  • @CONTAINERMAN68
    @CONTAINERMAN68 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have never hauled cattle but I thought I knew how the decks, ramps and gates worked, but I guess not! Didn't know about the nose deck being able to raise and lower. Great Bend, Kansas has a 3I show every other year and I use to go look at the various equipment. I think Wilson had a few cattle trailers on display and I would always go inside and check it out. I know of the triple decks, but did not know that there were 4 decks trailers? 4 decks for hauling pig and piglets? Triple for hauling sheep? 2 decks for hauling cattle, calves, steers and bulls? Cool, thanks for showing me how everything works!

  • @danielcoopersr6257
    @danielcoopersr6257 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very informative video.