Hey Kurt, You've got me shaking my head. How long have you been driving truck? Now, after all this time, you start caring about what people think? No matter how much you try, you will never be perfect nor will you please everyone. So, do your best and let the cards fall where they may. 🤣 Next, I have a great name for that area with the "fruit trees" which Opie seemed to enjoy. Opies Retreat!! I got more news for you. Your truck is not the only reason why people follow your videos. It is a combination of things all put together. Opie is part of it. You are part of it. Don't act surprised. Your family is part of it. Yes, your truck is part of it. It is all of that and probably a bunch of other stuff we would never even consider. Just keep doing what you are doing and have fun. 😃
I would add a few points that I like about your videos. You do not talk about how great you are nor do you brag about how much money you make. Also, you keep politics and religion out of your videos.
Absolutely love your channel and the truck. I started laughing when you mentioned Steve Wallis and his stealth camping. Both of you guys make lot of peoples days better.
If it takes 5, or 10 or 15 times to back into a spot, to me it means that the driver is a professional driver and would rather take the time to do it right and not damage the other trucks. Good for you for being a great driver and a professional. Keep up the great work!
If it takes you 5, 10, 15 times to back into a spot, it tells me that you are a good and professional driver that doesn’t wasn’t to damage any other truck. Good for you for being such a good person!
A pretty truck is one thing but your dedication to your family and the hardworking job that you do your kind honest and true and you share your adventures with your cute dog thats why we are here your choice of music is very touching I will allways be a subscriber because of what you stand for
Your truck looks just as good as the rest of them. You have Opie for a traveling companion, bet they wish they were that lucky. He sure gives the eye when you are fixing his food, it's like can you hurry a little bit. Stay safe.
Your truck videos are nice while a trucker is off the road. The sounds of that whistling diesel Cat 600 rolling down the highways and byways are soothing to a fella like me. Man I miss the road and I only been off a week and a day. Thank you sir for putting it out there. That W900 is a nice truck I don’t care what you say.
I like Watching your videos. Sure it's about Trucking but also family and a talking dog. LoL That's what makes me smile. Plus a lot of funny moments. Keep on Trucking.
I hope someday to see you and Opie on one of my trips from where I live southern NJ to visit my son and his family in Hastings Nebraska. Its interesting to see many of the roads I travel on from the viewpoint of a professional truck driver. Stay safe and well in you vocation and travels.
Kurt, one of the first videos I watched of this channel, YOU taught me, that getting into Trucking was about having Pride in what you do. And your pride in First Class is on point. She is a beautiful Truck. Other's trucks may be nice too. But, I watch you because I'm new in the industry and currently work for a mega carrier, but my goal is to be OO, and learning from the more experienced will make me a better Driver. Watching your videos has given me a sense of pride to make sure even my company truck looks clean inside and out.
Hey Kurt do you ever think that people like watching you. Ya first class is a nice truck and opie is the cutest dog. Your just a genuine kind of guy. Love your videos. Be safe out there.
I drove an International Eagle with a wet line in it , long nose , no sleeper had to sleep on pice of plywood and 3” foam from seat to seat seat . My pipes sounded the same as yours . I love that deep throaty sound, especially going down hills in the Pocono’s when had rock wall’s both sides of the road. J brake talking sound bouncing off the walls , then pulling the hills with no problem.
It’s been a long time to see someone that nows how to be real driver. I watch your Chanel I am very impressed. That knows keep up the good work and I’m buddy thank you.
Hey Kurt, sure enjoyed your video! Best wishes for you and Opie! I have been trucking since the early seventies and really appreciate the way you ease through the gears. So many drivers today have the truck hopping up and down and it makes me cringe. Thank you for being old school. Keep up the great work! Doug Baird.
Kurt my young friend, I started watching you because you remind me of my young self. First your a family man, second I never co uld drive a truck because of my health. One day I pray that God will bless you with a new truck. Keep making your videos, that's how I'm traveling now. God bless you.
Stumbled onto your channel today. So far so good. Living the realistic content. Watching this trip I recognize the landmarks. I ran Aurora IL. when I was yanking doubles for Conway at the time.
I started watching when you had 21k subscribers, I wish you had over 100k subscribers because you truly do deserve all the hard work you put in and uploading daily. Thank you so much for the dedication. We watch this channel because we see potential of you blowing up one day ☝️
Hah you looked like a pirate when you showed the missing glass for the sun glasses hah. Your just missing pirate hat hah. Yeah new sound does sound like it has more bigger bark when you use J.Brake. You still ever consider getting exhaust to quite the truck down some along with j.brake? Hope the truck is running better now after spent all that money on First Class. Hey when did McDonald’s start offering pizza? We don’t have pizza here Canada Donald’s lol Good videos as always. Stay warm and safe.
I was just in front of you on my way to Goshen IN. I recognized vehicles in your last video leaving the rest area in Illinios. Then you were right behind me on my way back to Marcus.
Not perfect and sure don't expect it from you or anyone! Watch you because you're a fellow Iowan who seems smart, honest, hardworking, and treats your family well. Travel isn't in the cards for me right now so getting it by watching you and a few other truckers. Way better entertainment than anything on Netflix! Thanks!!!
You are great just the way you are. We all have our days. We also have some embaressing moments. One time a trooper nailed me going behind a tree. Gave me a lecture and sent me on my way.. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY STAY WELL FRANKIE L.I.
Hey Kurt, I’m the fella your seen down in Indianapolis, me and the truck (white jacket) appreciate the compliment and was our pleasure. But I think first class is far surpassed mine in beauty and growl 😂
This is the best channel I subscribe to. First class, is well first class. Opie and your family are awesome. But the main reason I love this channel is you are just a humble, hard working and genuine individual. Be safe!
Way to go Kurt, nice to see they got the parking lot concreted in at Hy-Vee, last time I was there it was white rock. Arizona this week,as always Kurt stay safe brother.
I just found your channel and watched this video and saw you get on 80 and run through Cedar Rapids up to the center point McDonald’s your truck is beautiful hope to see you out and about
I've been here for awhile watching your channel & your videos of your daily routine. Either on the road, spending time with your family & friends or just working on your truck & etc. Me and my granddaughter are fan & will continue to be a fan. Because we might know each other personally. But I do believe that you should have over a lot of subscribers to your channel. But hang in there it will change. Continue what you love to do & continue making your videos. Never give up & never stop. God bless.
I dig First Class 👏 She b one of the Good Ones 💪👊.. Always enjoy the train's on ur routes Kurt.. You do a fantastic job out there and it's Appreciated Brother 🔥B safe u 2 ✌️😉
More important than spending on “pretty”, you are doing a good job keeping a roof over your families heads, as well as keeping the gang fed each day, those are the things that are important, those pretty steps won’t move that truck down the road any better than what is does right now! Take care, stay safe!
You know evertime I clean my jeep I see the dings and scratches and laugh thinking that was a fun trip. My brother "truck driver" always said chrome don't get you home. It's first class because of the driver and copilot.
Hey Kurt n Opie, 1st class sounds good, I thought something happened to ur eye at first till I realized it was ur sun glasses. U both stay safe n see ya both next time n tell everyone hi
Just a suggestion from an old trucker and long ago cat mechanic check your harness for your Jake's both in and out could have one not making good connection or fallen off it happens when you've had them apart and back together
Bubba have you ever seen a train derail? Usually it's at a railroad crossing, and when they do, and especially going as fast as that one was going, they tend to wipeout everything within a mile radius of that crossing! I've actually seen it happen back when I was living in Saginaw, Texas, but that train was only going 20-30 mph! Infact it took out a semi that was only a few feet from the crossing bar! That's why whenever i pull up to a railroad crossing, and the bar comes down, and those lights comes on, I try my best to stay at least 50" ft. away, and if any 4 wheeler wants to come around me, that's on them! But I do try to warn them, and ask them if they'd ever seen a derailment up close! FYI!...🤔👍
Hi Kurt & Opie. Another great vlog. That wind was brutal today. 50 mph gusts. I had 2 cruised up & down 6-80 north & south today in a Dodge Caravan. It was both hands on the wheel kind of day. 🌬 Thankful the weekend is here.👍🏼 Have a blessed night & weekend ahead.🙏🏼💕😬
First Class is hard working provider for you and family with help from you and Opie, she happens to look beautiful doing it, nuf said. You guys rock. 🤗🤗😎
I use to deliver flowers and trees to Sioux City once a week. I would pick up in Michigan and my deliveries were all in Iowa. Oh ya that's why I had a new sleeper built it is 90" with a bathroom and kitchen
Oh hell you alright just do like you do and that there makes me appreciate your channel , and a lot times it's funny you nobody is perfect I made those mistakes when I was driving and drove for 20 years but not no longer because of injuries.
I thought this is Opie you tube channel I was watching, just kidding 😂. You have a great channel, maybe 1 day I'll see you around Indiana. I stay local/regional out from Ohio and still make a great living $$$. Opie has 1 cheeseburger and you get 2 slices. God bless and safe travels
Porter greetings! 🇺🇸 Love the BNSF train! We love those kinds of catches, but that’s what we go for as well…TRAINS! 🥰 Here’s my train of thought… 1) Even when I’m driving I always assume that someone is watching me that might even know of me, so I like to drive like a professional that I consider myself to be, or at least courteous as I try to be. 2) When I make a video I use words that fit my character, no vulgar or derogatory stuff. 3) Even if no one who knows me is watching me, I know that I’m accountable to God for my actions. If someone does know me and sees me doing something odd, then they can think that something wild must be going on, otherwise I wouldn’t be doing it. That did happen once…a friend saw me flying down the road with my 4 ways on. He approved me on Sunday and asked what had happened. I explained & he guessed that something had to be HOT for me to be behaving that way. I still asked for his forgiveness cause that’s just how I am. Some things are just ridiculous pet peeves that people can just get over. Either way, I just try to always be approachable and humble. That should cover things. I think the KW sounds rather good! 🤩 I’m glad that it wasn’t any worse! Hey, if Opie ever decides he doesn’t want to ride with you, just let me know so I can be the copilot. 😎 I rather enjoyed this one. It’s good to be able,to ride along and experience the wild rides. Take care! 🥰😎✌️
Honestly I started watching for the truck adventure but stayed because of youer personality. I love trucks my dad drove a frightshaker back up untill the yearly 2000s then stopped driving long haul and started back local driving a mack. Honestly the truck is a work truck, aslong as she can pull mauntains and keeps you on the road she sounds good enough., Stay save out therre.
The new sounds, when they changed the sleeper air bags is it possible that the bellows/ flex joints are cracked. Ive had something similar when deceleration the exhaust would start popping
Hey Kurt! Your clutch pedal travel on the last video seemed to have a little bit more free play then I'd like to see, but if it ain't broken don't fix it right!? LoL Canada is the shit man! Love your videos man. Pm me with any questions about anything truck like related!
I thought the regular exhaust popped more too. Sounds good to me. I got stopped right outside the Eisenhower Tunnel and was told not to use the jakes headed east by the Seven Sisters slide area. It was Icy so wasn't using them much anyway, Stay safe and havagudun trucker.
A couple things on your cb , 1. Check to make sure you don't have salt inside the center load make sure the weep hole on the bottom of the load is clear . 2. Make sure the coax connectors ( PL 259s ) hasn't corroded because of salt build up .
Kurt you are right, the truck is still in the containment at Sparky's. I heard a 15 million lawsuit against the company because the driver pulled in with his brakes on fire and knew it. Lumber is there for a temporary building it looks like.
You might try olgold in council bluffs or the guy in grand island at the big truck stop. He’s good with new radios. Bad thing about stryker is alot of guys wont touch them because they have a factory warranty. They’re a decent radio but can’t get anyone to touch them. Walcott has a good shop to.
I think its time for some new sun glasses, I think the jakes sound better tuned and she purs nice driving down the road. Remember she's a work truck maybe not perfect but I would drive her!!!
We have a couple of Inuit Husky's (Bit bigger tha Opie) and brush then and you end up with a "snow bank" like the one you were near while brushing Opie Man do they moult!
Sending up prayers 4 yall and plz remember to chk ur brakes at them docks make sure u set ur parking brakes and always use the whl chunks at the docks there was a driver in Illinois crushed couple days ago something happened and he was crushed between the dock and trlr 😔 brothers and sisters be safe out there slow dwn just little bit and be safe thank u all 4 driving and hauling what everyone needs not many may realize how dangerous truckers lives r yall be safe and catch yall on the flip side keep walking tall and bless great healthy peaceful safe journeys travels and hauling u could buy a cheaper mic as a bk up to see if the problem with ur cb is the mic or not just a idea many blessings keep walking tall 🚌⛺🌅🌌🌄🏞💪🙂
Hi Kurt and Opie! My husband say to have the steps polished (he is a semi parts manager. It will save you about $3000.00 worth a shot . He says they will look brand new.Yours are just dulled out. A polish shop can look like Chrome.
The description of this video should have been "This video is rated arrgggg" He looks like a pirate riding his first class Pearl. Instead of a Polly, you have a Opie @Trucking With Schmidt
Know the song for Texas Ranger? Sub in IL and the eyes of the stranger.. Have you considered puzzles for Opie? There are ones for fun and ones for feeding. Also some toys to chew or destroy. My GSD mix loves to pick apart the Dollartree tug toys and make it like an octopus. Takes him about an hour because it becomes his mission but he is so happy when it is completely undone. Littler dog had a tennis ball shoved in old mayo jar that he threw around and jumped on trying to get ball out. Kept him busy for months til he chewed on opening just enough to get ball out somehow. That won't work in truck but you know how Opie thinks..
We don't want a pretty truck - We're here for a humble hard working man and his adventures with his dog...
Hey Kurt,
You've got me shaking my head. How long have you been driving truck? Now, after all this time, you start caring about what people think? No matter how much you try, you will never be perfect nor will you please everyone. So, do your best and let the cards fall where they may. 🤣
Next, I have a great name for that area with the "fruit trees" which Opie seemed to enjoy. Opies Retreat!!
I got more news for you. Your truck is not the only reason why people follow your videos. It is a combination of things all put together. Opie is part of it. You are part of it. Don't act surprised. Your family is part of it. Yes, your truck is part of it. It is all of that and probably a bunch of other stuff we would never even consider. Just keep doing what you are doing and have fun. 😃
Thank you
I would add a few points that I like about your videos.
You do not talk about how great you are nor do you brag about how much money you make.
Also, you keep politics and religion out of your videos.
Opie's Oasis sounds better ;-)
@@brucekoster9253 I agree 👍💯
You got that right magnitude of different reasons I watch tracking with Schmitz.
Absolutely love your channel and the truck. I started laughing when you mentioned Steve Wallis and his stealth camping. Both of you guys make lot of peoples days better.
If it takes 5, or 10 or 15 times to back into a spot, to me it means that the driver is a professional driver and would rather take the time to do it right and not damage the other trucks. Good for you for being a great driver and a professional. Keep up the great work!
If it takes you 5, 10, 15 times to back into a spot, it tells me that you are a good and professional driver that doesn’t wasn’t to damage any other truck. Good for you for being such a good person!
A pretty truck is one thing but your dedication to your family and the hardworking job that you do your kind honest and true and you share your adventures with your cute dog thats why we are here your choice of music is very touching I will allways be a subscriber because of what you stand for
Your truck looks just as good as the rest of them. You have Opie for a traveling companion, bet they wish they were that lucky. He sure gives the eye when you are fixing his food, it's like can you hurry a little bit. Stay safe.
You have a very nice truck😅😅😅😅😅😅. He is a beautiful dog❤❤.
Your truck videos are nice while a trucker is off the road. The sounds of that whistling diesel Cat 600 rolling down the highways and byways are soothing to a fella like me. Man I miss the road and I only been off a week and a day.
Thank you sir for putting it out there. That W900 is a nice truck I don’t care what you say.
That was a great laugh out Loud moment with the broken sunglasses .😂 another enjoyable video 👍
Hey Schmidt, I'm from Brazil. I love your videos . your puppy very beautiful. Grant's man. God blessed you and your families.
You keep that precious truck a shinning😀
I like Watching your videos. Sure it's about Trucking but also family and a talking dog. LoL That's what makes me smile. Plus a lot of funny moments. Keep on Trucking.
I hope someday to see you and Opie on one of my trips from where I live southern NJ to visit my son and his family in Hastings Nebraska. Its interesting to see many of the roads I travel on from the viewpoint of a professional truck driver. Stay safe and well in you vocation and travels.
Kurt, one of the first videos I watched of this channel, YOU taught me, that getting into Trucking was about having Pride in what you do. And your pride in First Class is on point. She is a beautiful Truck. Other's trucks may be nice too. But, I watch you because I'm new in the industry and currently work for a mega carrier, but my goal is to be OO, and learning from the more experienced will make me a better Driver. Watching your videos has given me a sense of pride to make sure even my company truck looks clean inside and out.
Thank you and good luck on your goals
@@truckingwithschmidt7120 Thank you.
Hey Kurt do you ever think that people like watching you. Ya first class is a nice truck and opie is the cutest dog. Your just a genuine kind of guy. Love your videos. Be safe out there.
Thank you
I drove an International Eagle with a wet line in it , long nose , no sleeper had to sleep on pice of plywood and 3” foam from seat to seat seat . My pipes sounded the same as yours . I love that deep throaty sound, especially going down hills in the Pocono’s when had rock wall’s both sides of the road. J brake talking sound bouncing off the walls , then pulling the hills with no problem.
It’s been a long time to see someone that nows how to be real driver. I watch your Chanel I am very impressed. That knows keep up the good work and I’m buddy thank you.
Hey Kurt, sure enjoyed your video! Best wishes for you and Opie! I have been trucking since the early seventies and really appreciate the way you ease through the gears. So many drivers today have the truck hopping up and down and it makes me cringe. Thank you for being old school. Keep up the great work! Doug Baird.
Kurt my young friend, I started watching you because you remind me of my young self. First your a family man, second I never co uld drive a truck because of my health. One day I pray that God will bless you with a new truck. Keep making your videos, that's how I'm traveling now. God bless you.
Thank you
Stumbled onto your channel today. So far so good. Living the realistic content. Watching this trip I recognize the landmarks. I ran Aurora IL. when I was yanking doubles for Conway at the time.
Just recently found your channel, been really enjoying watching all your older videos!
Great video, I swept up half a puppy from my Deutscher Schäferhund, they can shed.. Be safe. Nice "CB" .. 73 OM hi hi..👍
I started watching when you had 21k subscribers, I wish you had over 100k subscribers because you truly do deserve all the hard work you put in and uploading daily. Thank you so much for the dedication. We watch this channel because we see potential of you blowing up one day ☝️
Thank you for the kind words
F. As.
Hah you looked like a pirate when you showed the missing glass for the sun glasses hah. Your just missing pirate hat hah. Yeah new sound does sound like it has more bigger bark when you use J.Brake. You still ever consider getting exhaust to quite the truck down some along with j.brake? Hope the truck is running better now after spent all that money on First Class.
Hey when did McDonald’s start offering pizza? We don’t have pizza here Canada Donald’s lol
Good videos as always. Stay warm and safe.
The camera angle from the drivers mirror looking back is great! Nice perspective.
Great place for Opie to explore! Glad your channel continues to grow, you have just the right combination of content going. Stay safe out there!
You are the best Kurt! So honest! You need to re-engine and get a 1693 CAT! That my friend shall definitely give first class a new sound!
Ok, the bit showing you with one lens in your sunglasses was funny. I laughed out loud!🤣😂
I remember Super Trucker Dan riding around on a skateboard a couple of times. Stay safe.
I was just in front of you on my way to Goshen IN. I recognized vehicles in your last video leaving the rest area in Illinios. Then you were right behind me on my way back to Marcus.
Not perfect and sure don't expect it from you or anyone! Watch you because you're a fellow Iowan who seems smart, honest, hardworking, and treats your family well. Travel isn't in the cards for me right now so getting it by watching you and a few other truckers. Way better entertainment than anything on Netflix! Thanks!!!
Thank you
The Mississippi river can’t keep us apart theirs too much love in this Louisiana heart!😂🇨🇱
Darn you! Darn you to heck!! 👍
I bought a CDL Training manual today, because of you!! 😂🎵🙏
My lab loves cheeseburgers so much he knows what the Golden Arches means.
You are great just the way you are. We all have our days. We also have some embaressing moments. One time a trooper nailed me going behind a tree. Gave me a lecture and sent me on my way.. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY STAY WELL FRANKIE L.I.
Hey Kurt, I’m the fella your seen down in Indianapolis, me and the truck (white jacket) appreciate the compliment and was our pleasure. But I think first class is far surpassed mine in beauty and growl 😂
Thank you and keep that beast moving.
Kurt, Think of your Jake Brake as your new horn for 4 wheelers.... Just use what you were given... It's a blessing!
I swear every video there’s always a train I find it funny as hell lol keep the shiny side up and safe travels
They are stalking me lol
@8:30, I laughed out load, now THAT was funny. Thanks for the levity.
Hey , greetings from Belgium, i follow you now a long time but i don't hear your cb , lol. But i loved your vlogs bay
This is the best channel I subscribe to. First class, is well first class. Opie and your family are awesome. But the main reason I love this channel is you are just a humble, hard working and genuine individual. Be safe!
Yes, you have a great channel. Keep it up. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Way to go Kurt, nice to see they got the parking lot concreted in at Hy-Vee, last time I was there it was white rock. Arizona this week,as always Kurt stay safe brother.
I just found your channel and watched this video and saw you get on 80 and run through Cedar Rapids up to the center point McDonald’s your truck is beautiful hope to see you out and about
I've been here for awhile watching your channel & your videos of your daily routine. Either on the road, spending time with your family & friends or just working on your truck & etc. Me and my granddaughter are fan & will continue to be a fan. Because we might know each other personally. But I do believe that you should have over a lot of subscribers to your channel. But hang in there it will change. Continue what you love to do & continue making your videos. Never give up & never stop. God bless.
Just found your channel about 2 weeks ago and I’m hooked lol
Thank you
Interesting video. Thanks for the ride guys.
Stay Safe
I dig First Class 👏 She b one of the Good Ones 💪👊.. Always enjoy the train's on ur routes Kurt.. You do a fantastic job out there and it's Appreciated Brother 🔥B safe u 2 ✌️😉
Good man, Opie got his cheeseburger. Jake sounds GREAT! We need to see that new steering wheel cover you teased us with.
Lol I keep telling myself to remember.
@@truckingwithschmidt7120 I have the same problem, except I'm older than dirt.
Another great video. I love the new style sunglasses. Drive safely my friend. God bless you 🙏.
If you and the family ever get a chance you need to visit the cape breton highlands and the cabot trail in nova scotia. Keep the great videos coming.
Thank you you rock and a cool truck driver buddy
Truck does sound great and healthy ...now lets hear it pulling into the truckwash 😆☝️👊🤣
More important than spending on “pretty”, you are doing a good job keeping a roof over your families heads, as well as keeping the gang fed each day, those are the things that are important, those pretty steps won’t move that truck down the road any better than what is does right now! Take care, stay safe!
Thank you
You know evertime I clean my jeep I see the dings and scratches and laugh thinking that was a fun trip. My brother "truck driver" always said chrome don't get you home. It's first class because of the driver and copilot.
It’s not about the truck. It’s about YOU !!!!👍🇨🇱
Hey Kurt n Opie, 1st class sounds good, I thought something happened to ur eye at first till I realized it was ur sun glasses. U both stay safe n see ya both next time n tell everyone hi
Well mr. Schmitt I like you too🇨🇦🇨🇦🙏👍
If your CB does die on you, time to get a Cobra 29LTD :D
My dad had one when he drove, and I have one now. I love it.
Just a suggestion from an old trucker and long ago cat mechanic check your harness for your Jake's both in and out could have one not making good connection or fallen off it happens when you've had them apart and back together
It’s not all about Firstclass Kurt. People/truckers watch because of you’re personally & Opie. I’m not a trucker but I like em👍🏼
Oh my! It's a poor starving puppy!
Our four-legged critters all pull that nonsense.
Bubba have you ever seen a train derail? Usually it's at a railroad crossing, and when they do, and especially going as fast as that one was going, they tend to wipeout everything within a mile radius of that crossing!
I've actually seen it happen back when I was living in Saginaw, Texas, but that train was only going 20-30 mph! Infact it took out a semi that was only a few feet from the crossing bar!
That's why whenever i pull up to a railroad crossing, and the bar comes down, and those lights comes on, I try my best to stay at least 50" ft. away, and if any 4 wheeler wants to come around me, that's on them!
But I do try to warn them, and ask them if they'd ever seen a derailment up close!
FYI!...🤔👍
No I haven't seen that.
Hi Kurt & Opie. Another great vlog. That wind was brutal today. 50 mph gusts. I had 2 cruised up & down 6-80 north & south today in a Dodge Caravan. It was both hands on the wheel kind of day. 🌬 Thankful the weekend is here.👍🏼 Have a blessed night & weekend ahead.🙏🏼💕😬
It was horrible
You got that right. Thank goodness you were loaded with all those pallets of Gatorade.👍🏼
First Class is hard working provider for you and family with help from you and Opie, she happens to look beautiful doing it, nuf said. You guys rock. 🤗🤗😎
All Truck manufacturers must think alike... My restroom was built right behind the cab too🤣.
Lol
My brother first class looks good for her age and she sounds great rolling down the road
Stay blessed and the German
I use to deliver flowers and trees to Sioux City once a week. I would pick up in Michigan and my deliveries were all in Iowa.
Oh ya that's why I had a new sleeper built it is 90" with a bathroom and kitchen
Oh hell you alright just do like you do and that there makes me appreciate your channel , and a lot times it's funny you nobody is perfect I made those mistakes when I was driving and drove for 20 years but not no longer because of injuries.
Thank you
I thought this is Opie you tube channel I was watching, just kidding 😂. You have a great channel, maybe 1 day I'll see you around Indiana. I stay local/regional out from Ohio and still make a great living $$$. Opie has 1 cheeseburger and you get 2 slices. God bless and safe travels
Your truck sounds good ,don’t let those headlights get the best of ya
Porter greetings! 🇺🇸 Love the BNSF train! We love those kinds of catches, but that’s what we go for as well…TRAINS! 🥰 Here’s my train of thought… 1) Even when I’m driving I always assume that someone is watching me that might even know of me, so I like to drive like a professional that I consider myself to be, or at least courteous as I try to be. 2) When I make a video I use words that fit my character, no vulgar or derogatory stuff. 3) Even if no one who knows me is watching me, I know that I’m accountable to God for my actions. If someone does know me and sees me doing something odd, then they can think that something wild must be going on, otherwise I wouldn’t be doing it. That did happen once…a friend saw me flying down the road with my 4 ways on. He approved me on Sunday and asked what had happened. I explained & he guessed that something had to be HOT for me to be behaving that way. I still asked for his forgiveness cause that’s just how I am. Some things are just ridiculous pet peeves that people can just get over. Either way, I just try to always be approachable and humble. That should cover things. I think the KW sounds rather good! 🤩 I’m glad that it wasn’t any worse! Hey, if Opie ever decides he doesn’t want to ride with you, just let me know so I can be the copilot. 😎 I rather enjoyed this one. It’s good to be able,to ride along and experience the wild rides. Take care! 🥰😎✌️
Honestly I started watching for the truck adventure but stayed because of youer personality. I love trucks my dad drove a frightshaker back up untill the yearly 2000s then stopped driving long haul and started back local driving a mack. Honestly the truck is a work truck, aslong as she can pull mauntains and keeps you on the road she sounds good enough., Stay save out therre.
Drove a 120 classic for 12 years didn’t shake what so ever wish people would stop calling them shaker
We have zingers in Delaware. One of my favorites 👍🏻
Kurt, not the one eyed shades. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I love sparkys when I ran us 20 from le mars Iowa heading to Illinois when I worked for Schuster transportation .
The new sounds, when they changed the sleeper air bags is it possible that the bellows/ flex joints are cracked. Ive had something similar when deceleration the exhaust would start popping
Hey Kurt! Your clutch pedal travel on the last video seemed to have a little bit more free play then I'd like to see, but if it ain't broken don't fix it right!? LoL
Canada is the shit man! Love your videos man. Pm me with any questions about anything truck like related!
I thought the regular exhaust popped more too. Sounds good to me. I got stopped right outside the Eisenhower Tunnel and was told not to use the jakes headed east by the Seven Sisters slide area. It was Icy so wasn't using them much anyway, Stay safe and havagudun trucker.
A couple things on your cb , 1. Check to make sure you don't have salt inside the center load make sure the weep hole on the bottom of the load is clear . 2. Make sure the coax connectors ( PL 259s ) hasn't corroded because of salt build up .
Will check them out
You have to put the boots on Oppie. Will be fun to watch him in the snow hight stepping.
Kurt you are right, the truck is still in the containment at Sparky's. I heard a 15 million lawsuit against the company because the driver pulled in with his brakes on fire and knew it. Lumber is there for a temporary building it looks like.
Kurt you make me want to put a radio and antenna back in the car.
Amazing as always thanks . God bless you
You as well
the story till now, epic family road trip.... 2 great canadian overland/jeep camping channels ...
Yup they are
What are the round electronic items mounted on the mirror brackets close to the cab?
You might try olgold in council bluffs or the guy in grand island at the big truck stop. He’s good with new radios. Bad thing about stryker is alot of guys wont touch them because they have a factory warranty. They’re a decent radio but can’t get anyone to touch them. Walcott has a good shop to.
I think its time for some new sun glasses, I think the jakes sound better tuned and she purs nice driving down the road. Remember she's a work truck maybe not perfect but I would drive her!!!
We have raspberry zingers in NC. I love them with Cheerwine, another NC only favorite
Great ended!!! Keep up great videos.
Hey Schmidt question I know you don't run curtains between the cab do u run curtains on your windows or just no curtains at all??
We have a couple of Inuit Husky's (Bit bigger tha Opie) and brush then and you end up with a "snow bank" like the one you were near while brushing Opie Man do they moult!
Sending up prayers 4 yall and plz remember to chk ur brakes at them docks make sure u set ur parking brakes and always use the whl chunks at the docks there was a driver in Illinois crushed couple days ago something happened and he was crushed between the dock and trlr 😔 brothers and sisters be safe out there slow dwn just little bit and be safe thank u all 4 driving and hauling what everyone needs not many may realize how dangerous truckers lives r yall be safe and catch yall on the flip side keep walking tall and bless great healthy peaceful safe journeys travels and hauling u could buy a cheaper mic as a bk up to see if the problem with ur cb is the mic or not just a idea many blessings keep walking tall
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Always do
Hi Kurt and Opie! My husband say to have the steps polished (he is a semi parts manager. It will save you about $3000.00 worth a shot . He says they will look brand new.Yours are just dulled out. A polish shop can look like Chrome.
They are all beat up and dented . Otherwise I definitely would.
As I was watching your video the train part I hear a train horn out in the distance where I'm parked at the shipper
You never know who is watching you could be on bowhead trucks lol👏
Recommend you purchase as set of Watch Makers Screwdrivers. I wear glasses and and they tend to come loose now and again.
The description of this video should have been
"This video is rated arrgggg"
He looks like a pirate riding his first class Pearl. Instead of a Polly, you have a Opie
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Know the song for Texas Ranger? Sub in IL and the eyes of the stranger.. Have you considered puzzles for Opie? There are ones for fun and ones for feeding. Also some toys to chew or destroy. My GSD mix loves to pick apart the Dollartree tug toys and make it like an octopus. Takes him about an hour because it becomes his mission but he is so happy when it is completely undone. Littler dog had a tennis ball shoved in old mayo jar that he threw around and jumped on trying to get ball out. Kept him busy for months til he chewed on opening just enough to get ball out somehow. That won't work in truck but you know how Opie thinks..
Yup, and he has tried puzzles. He doesn't have patience
Don't feel bad, First Class, my wife says I'm a LOT better looking in the dark too. Stay safe, Kurt.
Lol
You know Kurt back in the old days does Jake's used to have a popping noise to them but you know your truck better than me