Avocado Trucker

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ต.ค. 2024
  • Did you like avocados when you were a kid? In this film we haul 43,000 lbs of them out of Mexico on a trucking trip going to Florida. Maybe you will like them a little bit more when you see all it takes just to buy an avocado from your local grocer.

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  • @piart1613
    @piart1613 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jack, you deal with the problems at the warehouses professionally. Trucking is an adventure!

  • @skippyjunior2744
    @skippyjunior2744 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Love your pop up avacados...great editing on your vids....keep on trucking IJ!!

  • @tomaac
    @tomaac 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the dancing avocados are gold!

  • @dschephigh1
    @dschephigh1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I drove a Volvo I really liked it. Was a real smooth shifting truck, and I thought the interior was laid out really good. I shift is the way to go now days I think. Better fuel economy which means more $ in the O/O pocket. Lord knows we all need more of that. Enjoyed the video. Thanks. Be safe.

  • @vincejonathan2181
    @vincejonathan2181 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You sir, are the master of backing up, very impressed. I've tried watching other trucking vlogs but keep coming back to yours because of the family friendly content, explanation of what you do and your laid back demeanour. ending with the kids was awesome. keep them coming.

  • @aprilasbahr
    @aprilasbahr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loooool. Love this video. Beautiful home, beautiful kids, and the expressions at the end. Too funny.

  • @steffenfelger3606
    @steffenfelger3606 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a subscriber, I've got a TH-cam-notification 12 minutes ago. But I've watched "Avocado" on Sunday (in Germany) 😁 - TH-cam seems to be late, but I try my best to minimize time-lags. One of my very YT-channel-favorites.

  • @phil8742
    @phil8742 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The kids were hilarious! Avocados... definatly an acquired taste.

  • @MannyMoto1
    @MannyMoto1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! That's good backing up skills!

  • @da_bearded_cajun1982
    @da_bearded_cajun1982 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoy all your videos Indiana Jack. Keep on trucking. God Bless.

  • @jeffjamison2833
    @jeffjamison2833 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another enjoyable and well edited video.

  • @patzimmermann9539
    @patzimmermann9539 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Once again thanks for the ride. I'll hurry up and wait for your next one, you know what I mean, Lol

  • @brucewilson4094
    @brucewilson4094 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video made me laugh!! Drive safe look forward to the next one!!

  • @familyvalencia6930
    @familyvalencia6930 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Guacamole with cottage cheese mixed in it tastes great for dipping

  • @dschephigh1
    @dschephigh1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    To answer your question about which one I think is better Arbys or Wendys, I think neither is great, I want the old Mom and Pop Truck Stop food back, the ones where they made the homemade good food. So tired of all these fast food places in the stops now !!!.

    • @thedale2112
      @thedale2112 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You should open one, Brother! You'd make a mint, and sleep in your bed every night...

  • @wb6she
    @wb6she 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jack that's the best looking Volvo I've seen, congrats..be safe..

  • @oldtrucker672
    @oldtrucker672 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    When the shipper guys told you to go get a tare weight slip I wanted to reach through my computer and throttle them! You could have been standing there bleeding to death and they would've probably ignored you. I could feel your pain as you politely told them how nice it would've been to know about needing the scale ticket BEFORE you drove there! But you couldn't tell them how you really felt because you never would've gotten loaded. Those are the kinds of things that make trucking so "interesting". Great video Jack. You are the consummate professional.

  • @Silver_Turtle
    @Silver_Turtle 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Holy guacamole! That's a LOT of avocados. . .Also, I take it that you are kind of fond of iShift. . .LOL

  • @brianrappleye9078
    @brianrappleye9078 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's true about Wendy's chilli. Sometimes the hamburger meat is a week or two old kept in the refrigerator and boiled.

  • @jackskelton6773
    @jackskelton6773 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is some fancy back'n up there Mr. Jack...Oh that is beautiful truck by the way to, Be safe and have a day 👍👍👍👍

  • @tomallis3954
    @tomallis3954 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great trip Jack! Glad you got away from the Texas border. Even though I'm a Texan, I don't go near the border. Really enjoyed the trip though. Nice backing job at your destination. Love avocados with salt and lemon and I was wondering if you, "like Ishift"? LOL, just kidding. From the sound, it shifts very smoothly, and I can see why you like it. Hope you're enjoying GATS.. Thanks once again for sharing your adventures. You're the best!

  • @khwoods01
    @khwoods01 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jack love the new truck. As always awesome videos!!!

  • @sniper1967
    @sniper1967 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hahahaaa I love the outtakes, please add more of them!

  • @davidellison1929
    @davidellison1929 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK U FOR ALL THESE WONDERFUL VIDEOS.

  • @wolfgangresch1650
    @wolfgangresch1650 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and great backing in footage brother!!!!!

  • @SpiritBear12
    @SpiritBear12 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Old Swede sounds quieter in the cab like she's better insulated from road noise and her interior has no squeaking, even on bumpy roads. The tiny fridge and table in the back, plus a little coffee maker are all nice upgrade perks. Nothing against Old Red though.
    I was just at a birthday party last weekend where my friend had grilled a whole bunch of boxed pre-made burgers. Not all of them were consumed. I asked her what she was going to do with all those extra burgers. She told me she was just going to crumble them up and make chili out of it. I had never thought of using left over burgers that way.

  • @shhagley
    @shhagley 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    love the dancing avocados and the calypso music,nice touch lol

  • @rons1286
    @rons1286 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    After you eat that Windy's chili you will need to use the Fab breeze. Lol

  • @ksolo1960
    @ksolo1960 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your videos Jack! Safe travels! 🤙🤙

  • @johnebakeriii
    @johnebakeriii 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wendy's. And I remember the Blue Angels as well... They were the "headliners" at the annual open house at NAS Meridian near where I grew up. They haven't held the open house for many years [since 9/11?] and I would love to see the BAs again!

  • @tatuaalbert3112
    @tatuaalbert3112 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    another good trip jack, good skills, nice purple Peterbilt, not many of those here in NZ, loved the boys reaction to the avocados!, keep on trucking cobber!

  • @FriedShrimpPoBoy
    @FriedShrimpPoBoy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watched this as I was cutting up an avocado to add on top of my Flying J chef salad. Good stuff

  • @scimi7994
    @scimi7994 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Dang you are grumpy this trip Jack lol

  • @jerseycowboy1
    @jerseycowboy1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You gotta love Reefer! Why did you decide to do reefer? I'm guessing more load options but still....reefer is ok if your drop and hooking but live loads and wash outs take time.

  • @tvman62
    @tvman62 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice backing job at the receiver Jack!!! Not Bad...

  • @toddchitwood189
    @toddchitwood189 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've been binge watching your videos. I am really enjoying them. I am also learning alot. I'd like to know how you sync the videos of the road and the picture in picture of you? Tricks? This would be a great "Behind the Scenes" video. Thank you.

  • @jonbryn4
    @jonbryn4 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You have such a polished intro, terrific

  • @tyb6437
    @tyb6437 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's smart I will use that on the bumpy roads we have up here in Canada, only a matter of time before I hit a bump hard enough I screw something up on my body (spine). That's crazy Jack they really need to do something for drivers, 4 hours wait time just to need to leave and go else where, then go get a scale ticket. Would have lost my composer at that point, good for you for having that restraint. Now I haul local, 12 hours a day pounding the pavement. Biggest difference from odr and local I find is with odr you can take a break. Local is 60 to 65 hours a week, week in and out. I miss having a week off once in a blue moon. All the best fella

  • @sr633
    @sr633 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    If that visit in the office had been at night I would of been scared. Be safe.

  • @nectcruiser
    @nectcruiser 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank You Jack first first for a great vid and 2nd for the avocado test by those poor kids. I have never tried these fruits, they just look yucky to me, so now I know I will never try these things LOL

  • @bradb.2429
    @bradb.2429 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good content as always, the bloopers at the end was great!

  • @bigdave5810
    @bigdave5810 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I eat half of an avocado everyday. Hopefully my heart will live forever 😎😎 good video

  • @Krieghandt
    @Krieghandt 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, can you imagine doing this run in the 1950's. No AC, No power steering, No air ride seats.

  • @tommcclellan1047
    @tommcclellan1047 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love ur videos jack love the editing lol stay safe keep on trucking

  • @patrickbrink7859
    @patrickbrink7859 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was great Jack! 👍

  • @markfaunce7744
    @markfaunce7744 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jacket like to take a minute and say thank you I was forced into retirement miss the road certainly appreciate you taking us along and explaining things little something I look forward to when you get a new video out just want to sincerely say thank you stay safe out there

  • @loveearthart2735
    @loveearthart2735 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m a new trucker and I love your videos! Keep it up!

  • @SCUBAJAY316
    @SCUBAJAY316 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Every now and then, I get a new scale ticket of me empty with full fuel tanks so I know and can prove my weight to shippers like that.

  • @samraedeker8002
    @samraedeker8002 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed the ride. I like Wendy’s and Arby’s also. Chili is always good to eat and Wendy’s chili is very good. Have a nice weekend and be safe.

  • @billforcht1034
    @billforcht1034 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A fresh avocado with just a little salt is delicious. Love it when they are 2/$1.00 here in Texas. Do they still give free orange juice at that Florida welcome center?

    • @aj-kwt909truckin31
      @aj-kwt909truckin31 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bill Forcht ~ Avacado here in New Zealand $1 for one.

  • @dennispeake1877
    @dennispeake1877 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jack loves Ishift he tells a few time. Thanks Jack for sharing Ishift.

  • @showmemoblues
    @showmemoblues 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow I worked at a Wendy's about 35 years ago and that is wrong if they had that many unsold hamburgers. At the store I was at we always cooked the hamburgers fresh and put them into the chili pot, I guess it all depended on the store and management but ours was always fresh square hamburger meat I still love Wendy's chili. Great show Indiana love the new red of your truck and as always keep on truckin....

  • @joseramirez-vi7yu
    @joseramirez-vi7yu 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    A little grumpy have a snickers take care Indianajack good video

  • @willieb.1700
    @willieb.1700 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    what do you like most about IShift? and I thought you held your arm up to demonstrate how cool I shift is and you don't have to shift with your right arm. Love the videos Jack, Thank you for sharing with us.

  • @carljohnson8312
    @carljohnson8312 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One thing I have noticed about your videos and I don't know if it is this way with all trucks now-a-days. It is quiet. I used to ride along with my uncle back in the 60's and we basically had to shout at each other to be heard.

  • @JOHNMORIN100
    @JOHNMORIN100 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a blessing you are we here in Maine eat avocado all the time at $1.49 each hope you got paid grate for the trip

    • @100pyatt
      @100pyatt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow that's expensive!

  • @edwinschlee8374
    @edwinschlee8374 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you really like "I-Shift" Jack? lol! love your videos and the info you give on each one!

  • @Oheeeoh
    @Oheeeoh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Louisiana state flag should have a picture of Jack holding on to the roof of his truck.

  • @billyray3761
    @billyray3761 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job of backing. How do you like the reefer gig?

  • @badbyte5417
    @badbyte5417 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just discovered all my old favorite channels have been 'unsubscribed'! Including this one. WTF! MAD AS HELL!

  • @anthonygriffo5338
    @anthonygriffo5338 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that's interesting I used to buy frozen vegetables for a supermarket chain in Jersey all our broccoli came out of Mexico and trucks would get held up at the border at least a day

  • @judorican973
    @judorican973 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always enjoyable videos thank you 😊

  • @raymondw3546
    @raymondw3546 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    So funny. Those kids eating the avocado. 🤣

  • @MrHtowntrucker
    @MrHtowntrucker 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    For all you new truckers out there two pieces of advice. 1)call the shipper if possible and find out if the load is ready. 2) call the shipper when you get close and confirm.

  • @johnlambert9760
    @johnlambert9760 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sponsored as well now jack. Love your videos.

  • @rolflarsson9884
    @rolflarsson9884 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good looking truck......

  • @kevandrew2821
    @kevandrew2821 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I take it jack that you like I shift ha ha great film my friend you take it easy

  • @Wayne-wl8lw
    @Wayne-wl8lw 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Avocados with pink hymelain sea salt taste awesome.

  • @jerrylockwood2624
    @jerrylockwood2624 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey jack..love ur vids and crusing with yea txs..haven't heard wen u spend home time..keep trucking and doing good and keep safe..good day

  • @janaaj1an889
    @janaaj1an889 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nobody eats avocadoes. First you make them into guacamole! That's fantastic!

  • @haynes1776
    @haynes1776 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved trucking in Florida. They just need more truck stops. Bigger ones for more truck parking.

  • @MrBigR928
    @MrBigR928 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The kids at the end cracked me up😂

  • @marvinelder3828
    @marvinelder3828 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Common sense should tell people you are bracing yourself against the rough roads.

  • @bamamoondog9039
    @bamamoondog9039 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your full of Ishift... lol :-) Great Video !!

  • @MeetJoeBlack55
    @MeetJoeBlack55 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh, and by the way, the hamburger in Wendys chili isn't leftover from the day before …… it's the hamburgers they dropped on the floor that morning !!! LOL

  • @djdavid36
    @djdavid36 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    are you sure you like i-shift??? just wondering...... hahahaha!!!! greets from belgium and thanks for sharing this new video with us!god bless you!

  • @mcraige109
    @mcraige109 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Eatery of choice: Wendy’s, 🍔🍟🥙 all day...every day...and twice on Sunday...lol😋 Safe Travels & keep the rubber down and the Shiny side up!😎

  • @ciaranmcmanus3840
    @ciaranmcmanus3840 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    the i -shift is beautiful so driver friendly

  • @Jfowler1223
    @Jfowler1223 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Teacher from GATS.

  • @josephlineberger443
    @josephlineberger443 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I guess you'll be loading in Yuma & Nogales before long. Could you tell the folks about the recorder they throw in the trailer to track the load temperature please? Just one more thing a trucker has to put up with. Loaded lettuce many times at Dole in Marina, CA. Always loaded me too heavy. Great video!

  • @markbrubaker8585
    @markbrubaker8585 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your videos Jack. They are the nicest trucking videos I watch. I know you like your is high. My question is do you think it gets you better mileage then if you were manual shifting? I know that is hard to answer, just wondered what you feelings are about it.

  • @ashdavy9828
    @ashdavy9828 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    DEF or for us in Australia ( Adblue ) is actually made from 30ish percent urea which gives it that urine smell that you talked about. Helps break down the diesel exhaust fumes. 👍
    Love the videos keep it up

  • @corymcdermott5096
    @corymcdermott5096 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well Jack, next time you sit at the shipper, lonely as a roadrunner, I will gladly talk to you.

  • @jokerua7417
    @jokerua7417 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hallo Jack i from is Ukraine. Nice truckers video is America.

  • @edwardcontreras9754
    @edwardcontreras9754 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Shot of the Swede, Yes "I" Shift All the Way, my Nephew drives Truck with Manual, says he likes to feel the Engine vs Tranny. With Manual you Work harder for the Same Money. Great Backing up. Ever Consider changing you Handle to Avocado Jack? Best Not ! Great Trucking Thanks ! ! !

  • @charlesrichardson1512
    @charlesrichardson1512 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    A great video mr. Indiana Jack

  • @KB-gs8zi
    @KB-gs8zi 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sir Indiana Jack !! Howed the truck show go ??? Did you get to meet some of your viewers & Subscribers ???? You didn't post a video of the show !! Have a good day/night or whatever !!! KEEP IT SAFE !!!

  • @jackklingen4728
    @jackklingen4728 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Jack, is Ishift just a different name for an automatic? If their is a difference what is it? Love your videos Jack, keep the coming, be safe out there.

  • @shayearl2369
    @shayearl2369 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just curious if the weight is what the broker said it would be. If not, do you renegotiate rates for added fuel consumption

  • @marionmitchell261
    @marionmitchell261 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Jack do you like the Ishift? Kidding........Yes you do!!
    Seriously, aren't avocados grown in Florida?? Thank you for sharing your adventures.
    Marion.

    • @mastrblastr1212
      @mastrblastr1212 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Most of those types for fruits and vegetables come from the rgv and mexico because the winters are so short they grow almost all year around.

  • @kennethhedden1846
    @kennethhedden1846 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    IT is true,my friends called me fry guy for a few weeks because I cooked fries. Then got put on the grill. All they do is drop the leftover paties that are getting over cooked into a container above the grill. They could sit there for hours before being refridgerated until the next day. Yum,yum.

    • @kennethhedden1846
      @kennethhedden1846 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      That was in the 80's,had to cut my mullett to get the job,snif,snif.

  • @michaelmacluskie6089
    @michaelmacluskie6089 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are o good, honest and reliable Trucker....also I saw in one of your videos a Tom Cat sitting in a Cab...was it your cab and do you have a Tom Cat as a partner??

  • @alexosborne5629
    @alexosborne5629 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear.... I presume Avocados are off the menu!! Mind I don't blame them either 🤣
    Are you not being too hasty in your decision with The Swedes' I shift mechanism???
    Good video, including the mistakes!!

  • @nickolasgarcia423
    @nickolasgarcia423 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video jack 👌

  • @RaoulThomas007
    @RaoulThomas007 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So _Indiana Jack_ is actually hauling guacamole if they’re squeezing it... 9:19. PSA: _Indiana Jack_ digs the *Volvo I-Shift!*

  • @dennismckown3873
    @dennismckown3873 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    maybe i was paranoid, but every heavy load, i scaled my load, and those pre-scaled loads, if you don't fuel 1st, the shipper will max u out, with a limited fuel supply, i didnt want to be stuck in the boonies out of fuel.

  • @Mike6StringsIn
    @Mike6StringsIn 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you held your hand up on bumps I thought your were stopping something from popping out of one of your storage pockets.

  • @tomswinburn1778
    @tomswinburn1778 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your stop at the fuel island where you met the German Shepherd (like) pup would have been the high point of my day. I'm about dogs like that pup is about people. Always looking to befriend the next one I run across. There at the end it appears the kid didn't think much of the avocado. They're an acquired taste. I acquired it about 65 years ago. As the main ingredient in guacamole.

  • @anguscopland148
    @anguscopland148 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Jack, interesting vlogs.
    Talking about DEF as you call it, we call it Adblue, in the UK, I've been told it made out of pigs piss!?!
    Happy Trails.

    • @indianajack
      @indianajack  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have heard all kind of truck stop rumors as to what it actually is. :-)

  • @WhiteAngloSaxon
    @WhiteAngloSaxon 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You were a cranky one on this trip, lol