The day is a great day, then a few things push me towards a crappy mood. Then our procrastination bites us. Thank you for watching Music by epidemic sounds
Funny story Kurt. One day I was driving through Kankakee Illinois and my 1965 Kenworth cabover and the universal joint went out right on the bridge about 100 yards from the Kenworth dealer. To make a long story short I was too poor to have it towed off the bridge so I walked down to the dealer and bought a universal joint and put it on while sitting on the bridge, a policeman came by and asked me if I was OK and I said Yes I will have it fixed in about an hour or less and he said OK just be careful and he went on. A sidenote I do not believe that a policeman would do that today he would make you call a wrecker and get it off the bridge.
The new trucks are headaches because of the fuel Management technology, plastic and the thousands of sensors in trucks and cars. Today's people can't work in heat, and can't live without a computer and cell phone. Your rig is what most driver's like. No EGR, no DEF tank, a good solid rig.
Who would have guessed that a TH-cam channel that I just ran across one day would have introduced me to such a good person. You are truly one of the good people in this world. Thanks for sharing your time with us.
Don’t be so hard on yourself Kurt. Machines break, it’s inevitable. You did what you had to do, got your load delivered, and got home safe and sound. I call that a win. 👍 Keep it up! Thanks
The town's in Kansas are great! You are so right Kurt! I love this country! I'm worried what is going on right now in my country..Patriots rock🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Your truck is the bomb💥💥
Kurt, everything in life is temporary my man, keep your chin up. This too shall pass. Also, nothing wrong with your truck, the old girl has plenty of character to her! Keep on trucking buddy!
Don’t be too hard on your self , shit happens , and you can never carry all the parts with you that might break down ☹️ . First class still looks amazing
Yeah but I sat for four days in a hotel and they couldn't get a new one in the shop but to make it worse my dumb ass didn't just switch on the intermediate and just go on home lol
As I have always said. A big beautiful ruck is like a beautiful horse. Groom it take care of it and it will preform for you. Let her go she lays down. My saying was if you ain't driving her you better be under her or she will lay down. Like the saying goes pay me now or pay me later. Later maybe very bad.
Man, that brings back memories. I did that run more times than I can count in the 70s and early 80s. Both refer and pots. I lived in Abilene for 60 years.
You did exactly what I would have done with what you have to work with! I can't tell you how many times I have come in on a wing and a prayer 😅. You make do with whatever you have. I would still rather have an old reliable old school truck than a new one that has all the computer junk ! At least we could fix it ourselves with wire and tarp straps and whatever else we could find. Had to take alternate route many times to avoid scale and dot 😂. You have a great truck to be proud of.!!! God bless and we'll catch you on the flip side 👍
The town that I grew up in has a by-pass. The way the crow flies, about 3 miles from my house. I used to sit on the porch at night and listen to the trucks running the By-pass. It has a couple of hills and trucks usually have to shif a couple of times. You truck has the sound I always loved. Right before shifting, you hear the bellow of the exhaust and the CAT. Late in the evening it always had a lonely sound moving on down the road.
Always keep that sense of humor and as positive an attitude as you possibly can until you get home to that beautiful family. Then just wrap your arms around each one of them and feel the love. They will always have your back. Much love and respect from Canada. ♥🇨🇦
im born and raised in Lincoln Ne, it's awesome to see most of your video's cover a lot of the upper midwest and i do enjoy your video's , just wanted to say thank you for starting your channel
Keep your head up buddy! You need to take some time for your self make your self happy before you can make others happy! Few years back I went from liking trucking to absolutely hating life every time I got into the truck. I ran with a flat drive tire for over a month had 0 motivation to fix anything my truck looked like crap. Shortly after I stopped driving and fast forward a few years later to today I run my own business and own a fleet of trucks. It all works out in the end just got to keep up on your self first.
I've got a few comments right off the bat: I was delivering a load of house logs to Heber, Utah, my cell died found a payphone at a old gas station, which would have worked but someone yanked the wires out. Those band clamps I've found a napa, car quest, and half the truck stops I've stopped at. What do you think they "learned" in kansas- must be big to name a town after it.
I've been driving 39 years I would take an older truck any day over new truck hell with that DEF and electronic logged older trucks are less expensive to take care of
If there’s anything I miss about being over the road is the scenery and of course the women I met along the way 😂😂😂😂😂🙏🏿… and man did I meet some women 😍😍😍😍😍
Kurt. Sounds like you're feeling discouraged and that is normal in any occupation. You are supporting your family and working hard. There are drawbacks to that but the rewards are plentiful as well. Take care of yourself and Ope and realize your worth to not only your family but to the Nation as well. You're a hard working American and we need more people like you. Stay safe my Virtual Friend. Regards, Dace
Nice turn cam angle! Love your Jake breaking as you drove by the peterbuilt dealer that had me wondering if you did that on purpose just show them what a First Class truck looks like!
Dear Kurt please do not be hard on your self your a great trucker bad things happen its a part of life its bad things that cant be helped I have to applaud you on not just being a committed family man but a real gentleman The beauty you drive she is very special and she gives her all for you please do not beat yourself up the pooch you have he is beautiful
That truck's name is what you are traveling in, First Class she just needs love once in awhile. Give her some love when you get home and she'll be happy. Safe travels
My dad taught me that you always check the stash box. He had a list of things you never leave with out. I have done it a few times and paid the price...... this just shows you to be human. Don't be too hard on yourself. FIRST CLASS is a beautiful truck!!!
I saw the preview and couldn't believe it. I run through there every few weeks going to co. Take breaks at that exact truck stop all the time. Small world.
Hang in there I know just how you feel I've been there before, try and remember what made it fun for you and try and focus on that, if you can don't think of home. God speed.
Hey Kurt, first class is still looking fantastic. You’re going to get breakdowns here and there. You have not neglected it. Your money was prioritized to something else, which is your family and your vacation. Man, you’re a great trucker and a tremendous person. Don’t overthink it. Relax, enjoy your time in the truck. I know it’s hard to even me as a landscaper for over 20 years. Sometimes I think, why, but what else am I going to do? I enjoy it, but you always have your good days and bad days, so that I would say to you but keep your head up keep tracking what you’re doing on TH-cam is a huge blessing for a lot of people we help you just like you help us be blessed
At least the stack didn't fall completely off and you had to chase it in a ditch or something. Time for a set of 8" straights lol. Glad you made it home brother. Look forward to the next video.
That look on your face when the reefer started was priceless. And the truck is there to drive, work, and make money. Of course things are going to break. It wasn't bought to be yard art :)
my heart goes out to you Kurt for what you are trying too do with being a family man and a truck driver. but I have been watching and hearing in your voice since you started doing the short trips trying too be home for every game and every tryout and just everything your kids are into and don’t get me wrong that is a very noble idea but you have two great kids that are into a bunch of different sports and other events too where you basically feel guilty if you aren’t home five nights a week and gone two days a week and it is totally eating you up even when you are home you aren’t getting rest and time too recover and reboot for the next week and you end up pretty much driving all over taking the kids too get something they need or want and going too ball games or trap shooting matches or band competitions and then at the last minute you need too rush around and get groceries and other things you need for the week in first class and get he ready and still try and be a husband and spend time with warden and you end up driving all night after you are completely burned out from the prior week and pretty much going nonstop while you were home and you mentioned a couple videos ago about if you are home for awhile you find yourself trying too hide from the family. I can see when you are on the road all you can do is think about getting back home then when you are home you are thinking about being back on the road so you can be home again for the next ballgame and you definitely don’t have any time to work on first class doing even the minor little things that can save you a lot of money as an owner operator. it is eating you up. your son and daughter are old enough too understand how it takes money to live and be able too have fun and you have too work in order to make that money and the job or profession that you like and are good at requires you too be gone and maybe only make half the games but it will allow you too slow down and enjoy your family time on the weekends or whenever you choose too be home maybe it is two week days so you can go to a game of both of the kids but I don’t think you can continue trying too be everywhere at once and not enjoying being anywhere. and I agree you can’t make enough money right now hauling grain locally so you could be home every night and if you got off the road and took a job punching a time clock especially a inside job like factory work it would tare you up even more and you would start resenting your family IMHO you just need to admit you are human and you can’t be everywhere you want too be it doesn’t make you less of a father or husband and I believe it will lead to you and them enjoying the time you can spend together much more
I’m am so sorry she broke her exhaust ouch. She is repairable but could take a while to get her in the shop and parts? Take care of yourself Kurt and see you when you get back on the road 😎😃🐿 We are all here for you and don’t get hard on yourself things do happen. This is trucking as I know 🥰🤗
Great videos. Love First Class. I used to drive what was considered local for 5 years. Springfield Missouri to West Memphis or to Tulsa or to Kansas city or st Louis haul animal feed to mom and pop stores. Loved doing it but was able to get a job jockeying trlrs for a plant in Springfield. I miss being on the road though. Be safe and keep it upright.
When I was a kid growing up on the farm 1940’s. I could hear the steam engines running thru Pullman and Grand Junction Michigan. 7 miles to the East of the farm they were hauling ass 80 mph+. The Engineers and their Irin Horse is gone. I hope I will never miss a diesel. Arne Michigan 🤗🇺🇸
Another awesome video thanks for sharing Kurt.It’s nice see you rolling more.taking more loads.Keep up those awesome videos I sure do appreciate god bless.Make me list grab what you need I come down for week work on truck stay safe thanks buddy
Just started watching your channel. Really enjoying it. My brother was trucker for many years. Am understanding some of his frustrations now. I am retired from nursing after 45 years. Don't be so hard on yourself. I missed many holidays, ballgames etc. We do what we have to do. Anyway keep on trucking. I am enjoying the ride.
You shoulda' put a couple of straps on the driver's side to make it match :P Don't feel too bad about it, Kurt. Shat happens. I take real pride in keeping all of my vehicles (2 pickups, 2 bikes, a car and a Heep) in top notch condition. I let my daughter take my '94 Ram to work one day about 10 years ago. When she got there she called to tell me that "the muffler fell off as I was going down the road". I went to check it out while she was working (I was worried it'd screwed up the turbo somehow), and it wasn't quite as bad as she'd made it sound... but sure enough -- the exhaust had completely broken off right at the back of the muffler and was almost dragging the ground at the front of the broken pipe (the rear hanger was still attached so it kind of balanced itself on the rear axle which kept it from dragging). After wiggling it out from under the truck, I tossed it in the back and (since the muffler was still securely mounted) I ran it that way for a month or so until I could order a new exhaust. Then there was the time we re-mounted a friend's front diff (IFS rig) with a few heavy duty zip ties so he could make the 60 mile trip back home lol As far as the family going out and having fun while you're working... Been there, done that (back when I worked weekend grave). Seems like a lifetime ago now, but it still bothers me when I think about it.
Ya, man let it out because you're not alone brother! I don't know you but i feel like you are my little bit of therapy that people pay thousands for; so they don't lose their mind, temper, etc. Bro watching you keeps me from leaving this world; and never seeing my mother, and children, ever again. You give me reson not to lose my self respect as a man and father of 3 wonderful children that i want to see grow up and stick around long enough to become a grandfather.
I got retired with a bad heart at 60. God I miss it after 37 years in a big truck.but a couple days ago on Christmas. I sure didn’t miss it.Set on money.My wife has a great job. Love this guys pace. If ya wanna make it to old age in Trucking adopt it.Guys whining about everything won’t make it.
It’s just part of trucking. She old working girl, things are bound to break. Do hope you’ll seriously consider (now as good time as any) getting new exhaust and perhaps two new stacks. How many miles is on the truck and engine? Can’t say she hasn’t earned her keep. She asking you for new exhaust and pies. Ask her. I’m sure she Jake brake talk back she want new parts heh. Yes First class still looking good with that sunset. Good video as always and stay safe :)
Engine has just shy of 500,000 and truck is almost at 2 million. Problem is , if I go new exhaust I'm going with quiet exhaust lol. I think I would have some mad subs lol.
Don’t be to hard on yourself for not being home for everything that goes on. Time will work it’s way out , I have 3 kids I worked all the time seemed like I was missing everything but I made it to what I could and all the big stuff. I worked 5,6,7 days a week and at least 3 or 4 of them were 16 hr. shifts in a factory. Well I’m 59 yrs old and been retired for 4 months, kids are grown but all live right next to us on the farm.So now is my time with them and the grandkids !!!! Live the best life God has given you !!
Sounds like your feeling a bit left out Kurt, Unfortunately that is all part of the job, but it doesn't make it any easier. Chin up Mate, we all have those days and like you said, it will pass and things will be better. Love your channel because you tell it like it is. Take Care Mate
Hi Kurt we all go thru phases, they come, go. An each person's phases are different.. An 1st class is going thru 1, now brother 1st classes will too pass, with some good Ole TLC from you she'll keep respecting you with many more yrs/miles!! Just like a marriage.. I remember my Ole white 91 Pete 379 former SWIFT company truck, yes they ran large cars believe it are not, I have the photos, proof..They teamed them from El Paso, TX.- L.A., CA. pulling doubles on I-10. It was a real diamond in the rough but I saw potential in her, changed both rusty stacks in the dark at the Petro 1 nite, kept saying "I'll save over $2,000.00 a mnth, it's mine free, clear yes sir with your help lord!!" An the after photos remind me it was worth it, no regrets, it was licensed for 5 Southeastern states. An when she was finished I leased it to Packard transport, went out your neck of the woods, got a lot of 👍's!! So stick with it Kurt, God Bless you, family, Opie..
I have the notification bell tapped, in hope you will do another live video in the future. Even though I missed the first one I still enjoyed the two plus hours video from Indiana to Louisville. Or Illinois? Have a great day Kurt and God bless you always! Stay safe.
I've got a working pay phone in my house. (land line for DSL internet and business) Coin-op is disconnected inside. Works great! . That exhaust job looks a bit much for my repair of aluminum foil, a beer can and band clamps. You could use a roll of aluminum foil, a coffee can and a daisy chain of band clamps. Safe travels and God bless.
Things break, sadly. It's a shame that Pride in your ride costs so much🤣. Shes a beautiful truck with a great owner. Don't feel too bad stuff happens. Keep your spirits up, and be safe.
I had the exhaust stack do that on my W-9, only through a strange combination of events. I had noticed the crack in the pipe but it wasn't much of a leak. Picking up a trailer at the packing house in Liberal that needed to be resurfaced stretched the problem more so. Well, I called dispatch, they told me to get it to Wichita. On Highway 400 halfway between Pratt and Kingman I hear this loud thud, followed by my exhaust banging on the side of the truck. Two seconds later, right on my bumper, you guessed it. Ol Smokey Bear lit up, and not just any ol Smokey, but a DOT smokey during a blitz week. I pull over, tell him what's going on. He asks if I knew what caused my pipe to break. I said I didn't. He says he did and asks me to follow him to his car. Wedged between the roof of his car and the bottom of the lightbar was the remains of a peregrine falcon. From what we figured, the bird saw a critter on the highway, did his dive, and my truck got in the way and the bird hit my pipe dead on at 200 mph (which is their dive speed), bounced off, got caught in the trailer's slipstream and hit the trooper. One in a million shot. Trooper told me to get it to Wichita and have it fixed, no fix it ticket or anything. He was also in a bind, because his patrol car was brand new and was supposed to have been in a public open house and featured on a recruitment poster, a couple of days later.
It's normal to miss your family and your home life. I'd question if you didn't. This is back to what you were talking about a few videos ago about the sacrifices we make to be in trucking. There's weeks I dislike it but it is hard to make this kinda money and construction has gone by this old body. Stay safe Kurt.
You still have an awesome truck, just needs a little tlc right now. Didn't see much of Opie this go around, he must have been ready to be home also. Your family videos are the best so keep up the good work. Hope you get first class fixed okay.
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Props to you for being able to secure the stack without destroying the paint (hopefully), and thank God it didn't fly off the truck and potentially cause harm/damage. Truck diver ingenuity will always reign supreme! Went through council bluffs this morning since you were talking about how awesome the new road project was. Does it really get that crowded in that town that they need an express lane? Or are they future thinking? Cheers!
I know that pain, I had my w9 do that a month ago except my upper part. 5 foot of stack timbered onto I-5. I had to replace everything all the way from to to under the truck every bracket I removed just led to more rust holes
Funny story Kurt. One day I was driving through Kankakee Illinois and my 1965 Kenworth cabover and the universal joint went out right on the bridge about 100 yards from the Kenworth dealer. To make a long story short I was too poor to have it towed off the bridge so I walked down to the dealer and bought a universal joint and put it on while sitting on the bridge, a policeman came by and asked me if I was OK and I said Yes I will have it fixed in about an hour or less and he said OK just be careful and he went on. A sidenote I do not believe that a policeman would do that today he would make you call a wrecker and get it off the bridge.
Wow
First Class is still an awesome truck, even after her minor issues. She has a great driver behind the wheel
have you ever been on a first class truck?
@@patricialisa197 I've driven them
@@klinkharleyguy9383 do you still drive trucks ?
@@patricialisa197 not now, sorry to say
The new trucks are headaches because of the fuel Management technology, plastic and the thousands of sensors in trucks and cars. Today's people can't work in heat, and can't live without a computer and cell phone. Your rig is what most driver's like. No EGR, no DEF tank, a good solid rig.
Who would have guessed that a TH-cam channel that I just ran across one day would have introduced me to such a good person. You are truly one of the good people in this world. Thanks for sharing your time with us.
Thank you, much appreciated
Don’t be so hard on yourself Kurt. Machines break, it’s inevitable. You did what you had to do, got your load delivered, and got home safe and sound. I call that a win. 👍
Keep it up! Thanks
yes thats a big win i agree
Yep! Anything man made can and WILL break now and again.
That, "procrastination's a beep," and the reefer starting was too perfectly timed man 🤣🤣
On a positive note, Looks like a perfect excuse for 8" stacks... it's deductible😁
i dont think so
@@patricialisa197 it’s parts it’s deductible
The town's in Kansas are great! You are so right Kurt! I love this country! I'm worried what is going on right now in my country..Patriots rock🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Your truck is the bomb💥💥
That 600 C16 sounds good Kurt, got one in my 2000 378, thanks for showcasing the vets, I'm a vet myself, Operation Urjent Fury, 1983!
Kurt, everything in life is temporary my man, keep your chin up. This too shall pass. Also, nothing wrong with your truck, the old girl has plenty of character to her! Keep on trucking buddy!
Don’t be too hard on your self , shit happens , and you can never carry all the parts with you that might break down ☹️ . First class still looks amazing
do you drive truck?
Yeah but I sat for four days in a hotel and they couldn't get a new one in the shop but to make it worse my dumb ass didn't just switch on the intermediate and just go on home lol
@@patricialisa197 no not no more I retired 12 yrs ago
Hauled many a load out of Dodge City! Flour on a flatbed going to sheet rock plants. Tarping in that damned wind made me a bit grumpy.
I still say that given the choice between a brand new POS and an ole 379 or COE, I'm picking the old truck!!!
As I have always said. A big beautiful ruck is like a beautiful horse. Groom it take care of it and it will preform for you. Let her go she lays down. My saying was if you ain't driving her you better be under her or she will lay down. Like the saying goes pay me now or pay me later. Later maybe very bad.
Man, that brings back memories. I did that run more times than I can count in the 70s and early 80s. Both refer and pots. I lived in Abilene for 60 years.
Thanks for the video Kurt. Get some rest everything is going to be alright 😉
You did exactly what I would have done with what you have to work with! I can't tell you how many times I have come in on a wing and a prayer 😅. You make do with whatever you have. I would still rather have an old reliable old school truck than a new one that has all the computer junk ! At least we could fix it ourselves with wire and tarp straps and whatever else we could find. Had to take alternate route many times to avoid scale and dot 😂. You have a great truck to be proud of.!!! God bless and we'll catch you on the flip side 👍
Ya that old frieghtliner taught me the bandaid trick lol
The town that I grew up in has a by-pass. The way the crow flies, about 3 miles from my house. I used to sit on the porch at night and listen to the trucks running the By-pass. It has a couple of hills and trucks usually have to shif a couple of times. You truck has the sound I always loved. Right before shifting, you hear the bellow of the exhaust and the CAT. Late in the evening it always had a lonely sound moving on down the road.
Always keep that sense of humor and as positive an attitude as you possibly can until you get home to that beautiful family. Then just wrap your arms around each one of them and feel the love. They will always have your back. Much love and respect from Canada. ♥🇨🇦
You are absolutely right when you explained the difference between generations.
im born and raised in Lincoln Ne, it's awesome to see most of your video's cover a lot of the upper midwest and i do enjoy your video's , just wanted to say thank you for starting
your channel
My family is from Kinsley. The Kindsvaters. Love you stopped there.
Beautiful job Schmidt , I love your videos buddy you are so laid back,safe travels Amigo xxxxx Peter McFarlane Adelaide South Australia Australia
Keep your head up buddy! You need to take some time for your self make your self happy before you can make others happy! Few years back I went from liking trucking to absolutely hating life every time I got into the truck. I ran with a flat drive tire for over a month had 0 motivation to fix anything my truck looked like crap. Shortly after I stopped driving and fast forward a few years later to today I run my own business and own a fleet of trucks. It all works out in the end just got to keep up on your self first.
HI THIS IS MICHAEL BEHRLE FROM ST.ANN,MO.I LIKE YOUR TRUCK AND OPY IS A VERY CUTE DOG
Amazing as always thanks. God bless you
I've got a few comments right off the bat: I was delivering a load of house logs to Heber, Utah, my cell died found a payphone at a old gas station, which would have worked but someone yanked the wires out. Those band clamps I've found a napa, car quest, and half the truck stops I've stopped at. What do you think they "learned" in kansas- must be big to name a town after it.
my Dad always said that if the wind didn't blow in Kansas all the farmers would fall down!! I was born and raised in Kansas,
Was a weekend warrior song for State. No I do not like the flatness lol
kasas is a lovely place to be ,but i hear the rats there are big as a cat lol
I've been driving 39 years I would take an older truck any day over new truck hell with that DEF and electronic logged older trucks are less expensive to take care of
Ralph from Cali. Yup the ups and downs of trucking.😂😂😂😂😂 great video get her fixed up tomorrow’s a new day. Be safe
If there’s anything I miss about being over the road is the scenery and of course the women I met along the way 😂😂😂😂😂🙏🏿… and man did I meet some women 😍😍😍😍😍
Had to quit driving because of heart problems so i began watching you to fulfill my trucking career thank you
Take care of yourself and I'm glad your here
My husband's truck is 21 yrs old too. Kenworth W900. Just keep fixing her up cuz these newer ones are crap!
I agree
Kurt. Sounds like you're feeling discouraged and that is normal in any occupation. You are supporting your family and working hard. There are drawbacks to that but the rewards are plentiful as well. Take care of yourself and Ope and realize your worth to not only your family but to the Nation as well. You're a hard working American and we need more people like you. Stay safe my Virtual Friend. Regards, Dace
Thank you
Thank you for the awesome videos!!!
Where's my balling wire? Love it!
yes i enjoyed the week hope u did stay safe driver
Nice turn cam angle! Love your Jake breaking as you drove by the peterbuilt dealer that had me wondering if you did that on purpose just show them what a First Class truck looks like!
Lol no.
Dear Kurt please do not be hard on your self your a great trucker bad things happen its a part of life its bad things that cant be helped I have to applaud you on not just being a committed family man but a real gentleman
The beauty you drive she is very special and she gives her all for you please do not beat yourself up the pooch you have he is beautiful
That truck's name is what you are traveling in, First Class she just needs love once in awhile. Give her some love when you get home and she'll be happy. Safe travels
First Class looks pretty with orange ribbons 🎀 in her hair. 😁
Hi, love seeing how other people live their lives in other places. Awesome videos. From Adelaide Australia in lockdown
I was the announcer for both nights of the Monona County Fair demo derby. I hope Warden and the kids enjoyed it!!
I went Saturday night, you had a few fights to break up. And good job at the announcing
@@truckingwithschmidt7120 Thanks Kurt. Yeah, we knew you would be there so we decided to have a side show along with the demo lol
You know it’s a good day when Schmidt post a new video
Thank you
@@truckingwithschmidt7120 anytime man I’ve been watching for a month now every video I watch just puts me in a good mood
You know that phase of not enjoying trucking? Well your not alone I'm about at my end with it too
Stay safe and god bless you on your travels watching from the uk 🇬🇧
My dad taught me that you always check the stash box. He had a list of things you never leave with out. I have done it a few times and paid the price...... this just shows you to be human. Don't be too hard on yourself. FIRST CLASS is a beautiful truck!!!
I saw the preview and couldn't believe it. I run through there every few weeks going to co. Take breaks at that exact truck stop all the time. Small world.
Hang in there I know just how you feel I've been there before, try and remember what made it fun for you and try and focus on that, if you can don't think of home. God speed.
I like the looking back view with the window closed. Then you can imagine yourself in the cab.
As soon as your get her shined up and lit up like a christmas tree, you will feel better about trucking. Seeya next time.
This a great vlog. I would never drive to this area in Kansas. Thank you. Have a great weekend and please be safe.
It is what it is looking forward to see you next week🇨🇦🇨🇦🙏
Hey Kurt, first class is still looking fantastic. You’re going to get breakdowns here and there. You have not neglected it. Your money was prioritized to something else, which is your family and your vacation. Man, you’re a great trucker and a tremendous person. Don’t overthink it. Relax, enjoy your time in the truck. I know it’s hard to even me as a landscaper for over 20 years. Sometimes I think, why, but what else am I going to do? I enjoy it, but you always have your good days and bad days, so that I would say to you but keep your head up keep tracking what you’re doing on TH-cam is a huge blessing for a lot of people we help you just like you help us be blessed
That Army Tank is a M 60 A1 I drove one 1970s 🇺🇲👍
Nice as always thank you
Thanks Donnie! Love our warriors, past and present. Have a great day and God bless you!
Thank you for your service!!!!!!🇺🇸
how old where you then?
Such a feel good channel “Squirrel “ keep the dream alive while taking care of business.I hope the best for you! Loved the respect to our heroes 🚛🇺🇸
Thank you
At least the stack didn't fall completely off and you had to chase it in a ditch or something. Time for a set of 8" straights lol. Glad you made it home brother. Look forward to the next video.
I knew when you stopped
It was the stack
I procrastinate on my vehicle maintenance and it bites me too
Hope you get it fixed this weekend
That look on your face when the reefer started was priceless.
And the truck is there to drive, work, and make money. Of course things are going to break. It wasn't bought to be yard art :)
Things will work out with First Class and you'll be fine Kurt!! Think positive, stuff happens sometimes.
Seems like the roads there aren't any better than here in Indiana.
Nope
Get her fixed up and ready to roll! Enjoy your home time Kurt🙂
I hope you got parts New Kws cant even get sleeper door windows and 5th wheels... Doh!!!
my heart goes out to you Kurt for what you are trying too do with being a family man and a truck driver. but I have been watching and hearing in your voice since you started doing the short trips trying too be home for every game and every tryout and just everything your kids are into and don’t get me wrong that is a very noble idea but you have two great kids that are into a bunch of different sports and other events too where you basically feel guilty if you aren’t home five nights a week and gone two days a week and it is totally eating you up even when you are home you aren’t getting rest and time too recover and reboot for the next week and you end up pretty much driving all over taking the kids too get something they need or want and going too ball games or trap shooting matches or band competitions and then at the last minute you need too rush around and get groceries and other things you need for the week in first class and get he ready and still try and be a husband and spend time with warden and you end up driving all night after you are completely burned out from the prior week and pretty much going nonstop while you were home and you mentioned a couple videos ago about if you are home for awhile you find yourself trying too hide from the family. I can see when you are on the road all you can do is think about getting back home then when you are home you are thinking about being back on the road so you can be home again for the next ballgame and you definitely don’t have any time to work on first class doing even the minor little things that can save you a lot of money as an owner operator. it is eating you up. your son and daughter are old enough too understand how it takes money to live and be able too have fun and you have too work in order to make that money and the job or profession that you like and are good at requires you too be gone and maybe only make half the games but it will allow you too slow down and enjoy your family time on the weekends or whenever you choose too be home maybe it is two week days so you can go to a game of both of the kids but I don’t think you can continue trying too be everywhere at once and not enjoying being anywhere. and I agree you can’t make enough money right now hauling grain locally so you could be home every night and if you got off the road and took a job punching a time clock especially a inside job like factory work it would tare you up even more and you would start resenting your family IMHO you just need to admit you are human and you can’t be everywhere you want too be it doesn’t make you less of a father or husband and I believe it will lead to you and them enjoying the time you can spend together much more
HI Mike! YOU are so right. That's one of the problems of being a truck driver. I did it for 23 years.
Ya they are definitely a busy crew
I’m am so sorry she broke her exhaust ouch. She is repairable but could take a while to get her in the shop and parts? Take care of yourself Kurt and see you when you get back on the road 😎😃🐿
We are all here for you and don’t get hard on yourself things do happen. This is trucking as I know 🥰🤗
i agree too
Thank you, and she's rolling again.
@@truckingwithschmidt7120 so glad to hear she’s rolling again awesome 😀😀
Great videos. Love First Class. I used to drive what was considered local for 5 years. Springfield Missouri to West Memphis or to Tulsa or to Kansas city or st Louis haul animal feed to mom and pop stores. Loved doing it but was able to get a job jockeying trlrs for a plant in Springfield. I miss being on the road though. Be safe and keep it upright.
When I was a kid growing up on the farm 1940’s. I could hear the steam engines running thru Pullman and Grand Junction Michigan. 7 miles to the East of the farm they were hauling ass 80 mph+. The Engineers and their Irin Horse is gone. I hope I will never miss a diesel. Arne Michigan 🤗🇺🇸
Another awesome video thanks for sharing Kurt.It’s nice see you rolling more.taking more loads.Keep up those awesome videos I sure do appreciate god bless.Make me list grab what you need I come down for week work on truck stay safe thanks buddy
Just started watching your channel. Really enjoying it. My brother was trucker for many years. Am understanding some of his frustrations now. I am retired from nursing after 45 years. Don't be so hard on yourself. I missed many holidays, ballgames etc. We do what we have to do. Anyway keep on trucking. I am enjoying the ride.
Thanks for joining up
You shoulda' put a couple of straps on the driver's side to make it match :P
Don't feel too bad about it, Kurt. Shat happens. I take real pride in keeping all of my vehicles (2 pickups, 2 bikes, a car and a Heep) in top notch condition. I let my daughter take my '94 Ram to work one day about 10 years ago. When she got there she called to tell me that "the muffler fell off as I was going down the road". I went to check it out while she was working (I was worried it'd screwed up the turbo somehow), and it wasn't quite as bad as she'd made it sound... but sure enough -- the exhaust had completely broken off right at the back of the muffler and was almost dragging the ground at the front of the broken pipe (the rear hanger was still attached so it kind of balanced itself on the rear axle which kept it from dragging). After wiggling it out from under the truck, I tossed it in the back and (since the muffler was still securely mounted) I ran it that way for a month or so until I could order a new exhaust.
Then there was the time we re-mounted a friend's front diff (IFS rig) with a few heavy duty zip ties so he could make the 60 mile trip back home lol
As far as the family going out and having fun while you're working... Been there, done that (back when I worked weekend grave). Seems like a lifetime ago now, but it still bothers me when I think about it.
Ya, man let it out because you're not alone brother! I don't know you but i feel like you are my little bit of therapy that people pay thousands for; so they don't lose their mind, temper, etc. Bro watching you keeps me from leaving this world; and never seeing my mother, and children, ever again. You give me reson not to lose my self respect as a man and father of 3 wonderful children that i want to see grow up and stick around long enough to become a grandfather.
I got retired with a bad heart at 60. God I miss it after 37 years in a big truck.but a couple days ago on Christmas. I sure didn’t miss it.Set on money.My wife has a great job. Love this guys pace. If ya wanna make it to old age in Trucking adopt it.Guys whining about everything won’t make it.
It’s just part of trucking. She old working girl, things are bound to break. Do hope you’ll seriously consider (now as good time as any) getting new exhaust and perhaps two new stacks. How many miles is on the truck and engine? Can’t say she hasn’t earned her keep. She asking you for new exhaust and pies. Ask her. I’m sure she Jake brake talk back she want new parts heh.
Yes First class still looking good with that sunset. Good video as always and stay safe :)
Engine has just shy of 500,000 and truck is almost at 2 million. Problem is , if I go new exhaust I'm going with quiet exhaust lol. I think I would have some mad subs lol.
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Sound like good plan. Will save your ears and your dogs ear on quieter exhaust. Thanks for reply and stay safe :)
Don’t be to hard on yourself for not being home for everything that goes on. Time will work it’s way out , I have 3 kids I worked all the time seemed like I was missing everything but I made it to what I could and all the big stuff. I worked 5,6,7 days a week and at least 3 or 4 of them were 16 hr. shifts in a factory. Well I’m 59 yrs old and been retired for 4 months, kids are grown but all live right next to us on the farm.So now is my time with them and the grandkids !!!! Live the best life God has given you !!
Great to hear, enjoy retirement
Sounds like your feeling a bit left out Kurt, Unfortunately that is all part of the job, but it doesn't make it any easier.
Chin up Mate, we all have those days and like you said, it will pass and things will be better.
Love your channel because you tell it like it is.
Take Care Mate
Thank you, and your it will pass
That is the most awesome looking KW I have ever seen , seen a bunch ! But Your tractor is bad A ** looking !! Love that LOOK !
Thank you
Great traveling with you Kurt thanks for the ride.
Welcome, thanks for watching
I know that route well. Drove it for many years
Your trucking in my bread and butter today Kurt hope all is well
Hi Kurt we all go thru phases, they come, go. An each person's phases are different.. An 1st class is going thru 1, now brother 1st classes will too pass, with some good Ole TLC from you she'll keep respecting you with many more yrs/miles!! Just like a marriage.. I remember my Ole white 91 Pete 379 former SWIFT company truck, yes they ran large cars believe it are not, I have the photos, proof..They teamed them from El Paso, TX.- L.A., CA. pulling doubles on I-10. It was a real diamond in the rough but I saw potential in her, changed both rusty stacks in the dark at the Petro 1 nite, kept saying "I'll save over $2,000.00 a mnth, it's mine free, clear yes sir with your help lord!!" An the after photos remind me it was worth it, no regrets, it was licensed for 5 Southeastern states. An when she was finished I leased it to Packard transport, went out your neck of the woods, got a lot of 👍's!! So stick with it Kurt, God Bless you, family, Opie..
how long did you drive trucks for ?
Thank you
First class is still beautiful. Enjoy your weekend
I went through Larned KS 4 months ago going up to Grand island to pickup a car I bought on Ebay Motors.
Totally awesome commitment you do to make no time happen.
When you're flyin' by the seat of your pants, nothin' sounds more official than a plan B!😉
I have the notification bell tapped, in hope you will do another live video in the future. Even though I missed the first one I still enjoyed the two plus hours video from Indiana to Louisville. Or Illinois? Have a great day Kurt and God bless you always! Stay safe.
Indiana and thank you
I love how you keep it reel Kurt! Keep up the fantastic work mate!
I've got a working pay phone in my house. (land line for DSL internet and business) Coin-op is disconnected inside. Works great! . That exhaust job looks a bit much for my repair of aluminum foil, a beer can and band clamps. You could use a roll of aluminum foil, a coffee can and a daisy chain of band clamps. Safe travels and God bless.
Things break, sadly. It's a shame that Pride in your ride costs so much🤣. Shes a beautiful truck with a great owner. Don't feel too bad stuff happens. Keep your spirits up, and be safe.
Even a new truck will have hiccups. First class is still awesome truck with a fantastic driver, keep it up.
I had the exhaust stack do that on my W-9, only through a strange combination of events.
I had noticed the crack in the pipe but it wasn't much of a leak.
Picking up a trailer at the packing house in Liberal that needed to be resurfaced stretched the problem more so.
Well, I called dispatch, they told me to get it to Wichita.
On Highway 400 halfway between Pratt and Kingman I hear this loud thud, followed by my exhaust banging on the side of the truck.
Two seconds later, right on my bumper, you guessed it. Ol Smokey Bear lit up, and not just any ol Smokey, but a DOT smokey during a blitz week.
I pull over, tell him what's going on. He asks if I knew what caused my pipe to break. I said I didn't.
He says he did and asks me to follow him to his car.
Wedged between the roof of his car and the bottom of the lightbar was the remains of a peregrine falcon.
From what we figured, the bird saw a critter on the highway, did his dive, and my truck got in the way and the bird hit my pipe dead on at 200 mph (which is their dive speed), bounced off, got caught in the trailer's slipstream and hit the trooper.
One in a million shot.
Trooper told me to get it to Wichita and have it fixed, no fix it ticket or anything. He was also in a bind, because his patrol car was brand new and was supposed to have been in a public open house and featured on a recruitment poster, a couple of days later.
It's normal to miss your family and your home life. I'd question if you didn't. This is back to what you were talking about a few videos ago about the sacrifices we make to be in trucking. There's weeks I dislike it but it is hard to make this kinda money and construction has gone by this old body. Stay safe Kurt.
True and thank you
@@truckingwithschmidt7120 just keeping it real brother.
I love the w 900 your a awesome trucker and dad and husband
Thank you
I don't like sunroofs in cars, either. All that glass in the roof makes it top heavy. We need to keep the weight low.
You still have an awesome truck, just needs a little tlc right now. Didn't see much of Opie this go around, he must have been ready to be home also. Your family videos are the best so keep up the good work. Hope you get first class fixed okay.
He was ready
Hello from California Kurt first class is a beautiful truck
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Such a beautiful rig
Love that road that's where I go to Arizona every year
Sorry your broke down in Kansas. Im out running in IL and IN this week. Was hoping to catch a glimpse of 1st class 😁😉
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Props to you for being able to secure the stack without destroying the paint (hopefully), and thank God it didn't fly off the truck and potentially cause harm/damage. Truck diver ingenuity will always reign supreme! Went through council bluffs this morning since you were talking about how awesome the new road project was. Does it really get that crowded in that town that they need an express lane? Or are they future thinking? Cheers!
Ya, it was always a mess during rush hour on the old setup.
I know that pain, I had my w9 do that a month ago except my upper part. 5 foot of stack timbered onto I-5. I had to replace everything all the way from to to under the truck every bracket I removed just led to more rust holes
Ouch