Quick tip; when pulling heavy and in 5th direct needing a downshift, stay in high range with your splitter in forward(o/d) position and downshift into that high low gear. That will save you from having to do a range shift plus you’ve a splittable low gear in high range. I use it all the time. I like to go from 3rd, range select to high and use that low gear. Split it and off to 5th. Makes pulling hills so much easier. Old timer taught me that many years ago.
@@KevvyB-u8v Low gear in low range can be used in high range and can be split using your O/D splitter. From 3rd gear flip your range selector to high and then go down from third to that low gear on the bottoms left of the pattern. I usually go into that gear around 10mph. If I’m in high range already and need to corner or recover I recover in that low gear in high range. That way I don’t have to drop down into low range. Works the same way on a 18 speed. Start off in a parking lot big enough for you to get up to 10mph and try it. Once you nail it you’ll find yourself dropping to low range a lot less. Also using low gear in low range from a stop pulling a hill off a light or stop sign can be made much easier by engaging the manual engine fan switch. That’ll help you get it into first gear. Many ways to shift a 13 and 18 speed. You need the seat time and practice to nail it.
@@ryanmeyerhoffer7818 ooohhhh I think I see now. So low gear in high range must be very close in gear ratio to 4th. I never thought of shifting like that, brilliant
@@flintcreektransport love your KW she is a beautiful truck. I wanna buy a 1985 ford cab over and put a flat bed on the back and use it as my every day driver.
Thank you for sweeping the flatbed after unloading. It is the responsible thing to do and shows maturity of the operator. Kudos, sir. Keep up the good work and looking fwd to more videos!
I'm currently in NE TX studying to major in Finance. At the moment, I'm attending a two year community college before I transfer to a 4-year university. I've loved trucks since started working with my dad at the age of 10 doing landscaping. I would always see these big rigs hauling and I remember all of the truckers just smiling at me when they passed. I want to get into trucking over the summer because it appeals to me due to it being a man's job, an honest one. I could do internships that are focused towards my career, but I would at least like to experience trucking first. There's something about the sweet sound of a big ol' CAT and critically planning on how to execute a load delivery that catches my attention. I don't know what plans the Lord has for me, but I trust that He will take care of me and guide me towards the path that He believes is best for me. Thank you so much for your videos! I find joy and peace watching you keeping America running :)
That Cat is one mean engine. Those Jakes sound heavenly. Gotta love the sound of semis that are straight piped and when they jake down a hill, thats the best sound ever. You gained a subscriber.
@@robhauber1435 judging by engine sound (and yes, Caterpillar engines have different sounds with different engines) this truck more than likely has a Cat 3406E, which has the Jacobs style engine brake.
I saw the New York license plate and had to watch, I recognized some of the roads you were driving on! Beautiful truck and a great attitude- thank you for representing upstate New York 🙂
Yeah I saw the plate as well. I'm from SMALbany. LOL. Nice looking rig for sure. Can't beat the older iron!!! I'll keep my eyes peeled for it out on the roads. Not much nice rolling around up here really so it won't be hard to spot if I ever happen to see it out there putting in work. Thanks for sharing 👍💪🙂✌️
Man I bought a peterbilt 379 exhd last year and I sold it this year. I always watched your videos and loved driving my truck. Your trucks made me want to fix my truck up. Unfortunately I wasn’t making any money. I should have stuck with it but I had no recourses around me to help me out and be successful. Man I love your trucks tho!!!
Beautiful truck engine sounds really good, the jakes sound strong, that's a good jag on the trailer too. I worked on trucks and trailers for 26 odd years, pretty much all the maintenance in the small fleet was done by me, the trucks worked about 85 miles away from the shop, so I've done a little driving also. One thing I would do after I heard the 5th wheel close, I would not put up landing gear up or hook up the pigtail and gladhands until i gave the hook on the 5th wheel a couple of jerks to make sure it was latched securely before I hooked up pigtail or glad hands and cranked up the landing gear. I have seen drivers not check that the hook was good and solid and drop the loaded or empty trailer on the ground stretching the lines to the gladhands and tearing up the pigtail. It vs very hard to get the trailer off the ground once it is there. I have watched this happen, not good, I always gave the hook a couple of good jerks to make sure, and wanted the drivers to do the same thing, just something I noticed, be safe out there, people drive like their crazy or got their license from a Cracker Jack Box, just saying, peace out.
Yo Justin I was just checking out Oakley Trucking a minute ago down there in Little Rock 🪨 with there dump trailers. But there’s nothing like Rolling With Live Floor Trailers. It’s Just What’s Inside You,Guess I Just Been Doing This So Long,It’s In My Ass . It’s What I Do. Thank For The Videos,One Of These Days,✌️ Out.
Your Governor recently signed into law increased penalties for motorists and repair shops that illegally modify mufflers and exhaust systems to make them excessively noisy. I was wondering how it would affect trucks with straight pipes?
Can still remember "Take Your Kid to Work" day & my dad taking me on a road trip in his W900 to pick up & drop dairy. Fair to say everyone was jealous at school! 😉 Beautiful truck there Justin. Also, where was that big grade at, which road if you don't mind me asking?
I have a question for you what would you charge to transport 2- 20 foot shipping containers combine grocery Weight around 24K from New Jersey to California 2905 miles appreciate any feedback.
We don’t go to California ….. one other option is call Ryder and find out what it would be to rent a truck and then figure what fuel and labor is and u have your answer …..
Cats are the best period c 15 but a 3408 sounds Lil better Jake's remind me hearing log trks dropping down 14% Jake all way down 550 hp 3406 in log trk kw as well and any 1 in idaho benwah area knows them green trucks anywhere bellow of 8 in stacks and 99% 3406 t cat
I hate it when truck drivers use Jake Brakes unnecessarily! If you are on a level surface and feel you need to use Jake Brakes you obviously are going to damn fast, especially if you are within the city limits no matter how large or small the city is.
that flat glass look my 1994 erodyne what year is this plus how come you doing flatbed with out a headache rack that's crazy with all accidents in today world
I love watching your content as well man I like the fact you have your son out there with you putting in that work amen to that my baby girl is right by my side when I'm working on the mowers and truck she watches your channel with me and enjoys hearing your trucks
Good stuff! Except I never let my truck idle at 700, I always try and high idle around 950 rpm ish to keep somewhat of a load on the engine at all times. Uses a little more fuel but a bit healthier I find, plus a 3406E 15.8L sounds so good at 950 rpm with 8 inch stacks lol.
@@redblock5949 that's way too low lol mine regular idles at 700 but I just always idle up when I'm parked, helps keep a load on it at all times. Avoids problems down the road plus it keeps your oil pressure up higher. Everybody is welcome to do what they want but I've just found my truck is way smoother when sleeping at 940-960 rpm particularly over 700
U r right and wrong. It is good to idle higher but mainly for the oil pressure.. there is no load on an idling engine.. but that good oil pressure will save u some wear and tear.. other than that, not idling at all is even better
Hey Justin! Good video and the truck has come along way. Looks great must be a super good ride falling off those hills and letting it just sing out loud. You take care hope your dad is doing well and everyone else. God Bless and catch you on the next one. Peace my friend!
you guys should visit australia, we have road trains, in fact to get my Multi Config license, we learnt on a 51 metric ton b double road train, around 112k lb
Sadly we don’t hear it as much as we used to all hideous technology messes on the roads now… Not this guy I own all high powered CAT Kenworth trucks. Sound smoke and horsepower “No Jake brake” Me hauling a massive wheel loader 🖕🏼🖕🏼 “BUH BUH BUH BUH BUH BEH BEH BAAAAAAAHHHH” I don’t caaaarrrrreeee my brakes be on fire just using those alone
I’ve never seen such a cool boss. He doesn’t just sit and watching everything, he’s also hands on and does it because he loves it. That’s how you know when you’re truly happy when you enjoy your work and honestly, I don’t blame you. Hell I’d drive the trucks all the time 😂 and unload the stuff with the forklifts because I also enjoy doing that. I’ve always said if I were to hit the lottery, I would buy a couple trucks, make them look nice and drive when I wanted and to include my family and friends and just have a small business.
Your W900 would've looked good in the Kenworth Parade in Chillicothe Ohio recently along with the factory tour. You got that baby purring down the highway and it's quiet. Sounds better than the plastic choking junk on the road.
Spent a lot of time behind that dash, best designed one, i think. Same doors, just older steering column and windshield. Back when trucks were simple and rode like tractors are supposed to.
Love those Cat engines! I did flat deck Super B trailers all last year, and we had to strap (or chain) our own loads. Nice shifting by the way. Not everyone can shift smooth like that. This is why they have auto shift trucks these days. Nobody wants to learn proper shifting, and companies don't want to take the time to teach people who are reluctant to learn. They get tired of destroyed transmissions and engines. Real truckers are becoming more and more rare. Those Jakes are very nice!
Quick tip; when pulling heavy and in 5th direct needing a downshift, stay in high range with your splitter in forward(o/d) position and downshift into that high low gear. That will save you from having to do a range shift plus you’ve a splittable low gear in high range. I use it all the time. I like to go from 3rd, range select to high and use that low gear. Split it and off to 5th. Makes pulling hills so much easier. Old timer taught me that many years ago.
That’s exactly how I drive my 13spd when heavy
I'm not sure exactly what you mean but I am interested, could you elaborate a bit more? I don't get it
@@KevvyB-u8v
Low gear in low range can be used in high range and can be split using your O/D splitter. From 3rd gear flip your range selector to high and then go down from third to that low gear on the bottoms left of the pattern. I usually go into that gear around 10mph. If I’m in high range already and need to corner or recover I recover in that low gear in high range. That way I don’t have to drop down into low range. Works the same way on a 18 speed. Start off in a parking lot big enough for you to get up to 10mph and try it. Once you nail it you’ll find yourself dropping to low range a lot less. Also using low gear in low range from a stop pulling a hill off a light or stop sign can be made much easier by engaging the manual engine fan switch. That’ll help you get it into first gear. Many ways to shift a 13 and 18 speed. You need the seat time and practice to nail it.
@@ryanmeyerhoffer7818 ooohhhh I think I see now. So low gear in high range must be very close in gear ratio to 4th. I never thought of shifting like that, brilliant
My dad used to do that alot, occasionally would start in that gear without load. He called it “Low High”.
She sounds awesome and looks like she rides well. Great sounding exhausts. She’s a beauty.
Thankyou
@@flintcreektransport love your KW she is a beautiful truck. I wanna buy a 1985 ford cab over and put a flat bed on the back and use it as my every day driver.
It’s the gear shifting for me 😊just beautiful so smoothly😊
Thank you for sweeping the flatbed after unloading. It is the responsible thing to do and shows maturity of the operator. Kudos, sir. Keep up the good work and looking fwd to more videos!
Absolutely!
I'm currently in NE TX studying to major in Finance. At the moment, I'm attending a two year community college before I transfer to a 4-year university. I've loved trucks since started working with my dad at the age of 10 doing landscaping. I would always see these big rigs hauling and I remember all of the truckers just smiling at me when they passed. I want to get into trucking over the summer because it appeals to me due to it being a man's job, an honest one. I could do internships that are focused towards my career, but I would at least like to experience trucking first. There's something about the sweet sound of a big ol' CAT and critically planning on how to execute a load delivery that catches my attention. I don't know what plans the Lord has for me, but I trust that He will take care of me and guide me towards the path that He believes is best for me. Thank you so much for your videos! I find joy and peace watching you keeping America running :)
Thankyou for watching !!
God that is sweet music coming out of that CAT!!!JUST SAY'N!!!😊❤ GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸!!!🎉❤😊
She looks amazing. With all your office duties,it must be nice to drive loads now and then, clears the mind
Yes absolutely!!!
That Cat is one mean engine. Those Jakes sound heavenly. Gotta love the sound of semis that are straight piped and when they jake down a hill, thats the best sound ever. You gained a subscriber.
Thankyou 👍🏽
Cats don’t have jakobs
They have cbrakes
@@robhauber1435 judging by engine sound (and yes, Caterpillar engines have different sounds with different engines) this truck more than likely has a Cat 3406E, which has the Jacobs style engine brake.
I saw the New York license plate and had to watch, I recognized some of the roads you were driving on! Beautiful truck and a great attitude- thank you for representing upstate New York 🙂
Thankyou
Yeah I saw the plate as well. I'm from SMALbany. LOL. Nice looking rig for sure. Can't beat the older iron!!! I'll keep my eyes peeled for it out on the roads. Not much nice rolling around up here really so it won't be hard to spot if I ever happen to see it out there putting in work. Thanks for sharing 👍💪🙂✌️
That ole girl sure is looking sharp !! Good job.
Thankyou
Love how you seted up the intro with the W900 in the back. Great video by the way
Thankyou
@@flintcreektransport yep keep up the great work Justin.👍🏻
I know it's an entire job in itself keeping all that chrome shiny, awesome job on keeping up on that my dude 👍
That truck is pristine ! Even the chrome - no bugs 🐛
Finally a trucker from New York i can take notes and learn from 👌🏾
I also have a 2001 W900 86 inch studio sleeper I redid everything I’m into it for over 140 right now
I have no idea how a truck works but this is cool
Sweet looking tractor. Lot pride. Keep up great work!
Thankyou
I'm New to Your Channel
Wow! Great looking Truck
And Great Footage.
Thanks/Godspeed and
Happy Shifting!
Thanks and welcome
The C-15 singin her song,it doesn’t get much better 🇺🇸
Other than nice, quiet, comfort, technology, and 8 mpg with a brand new Pete.
Beautiful truck! We have nothing like that in Europe
@@alangarcia4446 😂😂😂😂🤦
Screaming turbo of a c16 sounds better
I'M OLDSCHOOL,I LOVED THE OLD 1693 425HP CAT, IT SOUNDED WICKED IN THE BIGHOLE,2ND STICK AGAINST THE DASH. IN LEFTLANE "QUIETZONE"!!!
As it was a 99 truck should be a 2EQ. Tuned up easy 700hp. Would be a great rig. 2250 torque
Man I bought a peterbilt 379 exhd last year and I sold it this year. I always watched your videos and loved driving my truck. Your trucks made me want to fix my truck up. Unfortunately I wasn’t making any money. I should have stuck with it but I had no recourses around me to help me out and be successful. Man I love your trucks tho!!!
👌🏽 Thankyou !!!
Awesome lookin truck buddy. I was just in Syracuse about a month ago my mom lives there. Nice area I like it there....
Thankyou !!
Nice unit. But cat doesn’t run Jacob brakes. A 2EQ or 6NZ is the engine you want
Beautiful truck engine sounds really good, the jakes sound strong, that's a good jag on the trailer too. I worked on trucks and trailers for 26 odd years, pretty much all the maintenance in the small fleet was done by me, the trucks worked about 85 miles away from the shop, so I've done a little driving also. One thing I would do after I heard the 5th wheel close, I would not put up landing gear up or hook up the pigtail and gladhands until i gave the hook on the 5th wheel a couple of jerks to make sure it was latched securely before I hooked up pigtail or glad hands and cranked up the landing gear. I have seen drivers not check that the hook was good and solid and drop the loaded or empty trailer on the ground stretching the lines to the gladhands and tearing up the pigtail. It vs very hard to get the trailer off the ground once it is there. I have watched this happen, not good, I always gave the hook a couple of good jerks to make sure, and wanted the drivers to do the same thing, just something I noticed, be safe out there, people drive like their crazy or got their license from a Cracker Jack Box, just saying, peace out.
Thankyou for sharing
You run a quality operation brother. Nice to see that nowadays
Got damn I just love those flat glass kenworth w900. Nice ride
coffee that is a must
this is why I watch all ones you put on here have a blessed and very safe day think you sir
👌🏽👌🏽✌🏽
Nice truck, at least somebody is making some money!!!
You sir are a class act! Thank you for the video!
Thankyou
That is a clean truck foreal.
Lindo caminhão, parabéns pelo cuidado que você tem com ele.
That kdub is my dream truck! Soon
OMG 😳 my dream truck in the perfect color 💕💕💕💕😍😍👍🏾💕💕💕 crazy about a kw in 💙 blue
Cat has a great turbo whistle!!👍👍
The splitter gearbox is the best.
Looks incredible
Yo Justin I was just checking out Oakley Trucking a minute ago down there in Little Rock 🪨 with there dump trailers. But there’s nothing like Rolling With Live Floor Trailers. It’s Just What’s Inside You,Guess I Just Been Doing This So Long,It’s In My Ass . It’s What I Do. Thank For The Videos,One Of These Days,✌️ Out.
✌🏽
Sounds great an nice shifting
What a beautiful rig! a credit to you.
Justin that's a great looking truck. The only thing I don't like are the stacks. I prefer those that are tapered at the top, and a lot shorter .
👍🏽👌🏽
Music to my ears !!!💪🏽
Now this driver is a PROFESSIONAL!
I love the kw an the channel ...
Thankyou !!!
I love that truck man
Very nice truck, looking forward to seeing more videos.
Thankyou
80000 gross truck and trailer and your running 90- 95000 that will be a sweet ass ticket! Other than that nice truck and video!
Not in New York. We have permits for that weight
8:57 Cant get any drips on that tank😂😅👌👌
The sound of this truck is B.A!!
Nice truck my friend and pretty good sound wow nice
Thankyou
That is a fine W9
Thankyou
Beautiful Truck!!
Thankyou
I love ❤️ Jake brakes so bring it
I like the Grilled...
Your Governor recently signed into law increased penalties for motorists and repair shops that illegally modify mufflers and exhaust systems to make them excessively noisy. I was wondering how it would affect trucks with straight pipes?
Yes …. But enforcing it is a different story
Top de mais esse KW ainda mais com motor CAT show ..... salve aí pra nóis aqui do Brasil
I swear that place looks like a place I deliver armourstone to
Pretty ride
Shes a beauty Clark 🤠
She barks well 💪
I've always wondered why a semi-trailer has a curved platform shape?
Love the video brother
Thankyou
Yes it did, like a real champ❤🥰
Pretty thumbnail
Parabéns pelo vídeo,bonito caminhão
Thankyou !!
Can still remember "Take Your Kid to Work" day & my dad taking me on a road trip in his W900 to pick up & drop dairy. Fair to say everyone was jealous at school! 😉
Beautiful truck there Justin. Also, where was that big grade at, which road if you don't mind me asking?
Thankyou. 173 in jamesville
@@flintcreektransport thank you kindly!
I have a question for you what would you charge to transport 2- 20 foot shipping containers combine grocery Weight around 24K from New Jersey to California 2905 miles appreciate any feedback.
We don’t go to California ….. one other option is call Ryder and find out what it would be to rent a truck and then figure what fuel and labor is and u have your answer …..
Bonito camion es mi sueno tener uno como ese algun dia si dios me da vida y salud lo tendre
Yes !!! 👍🏽
Hi which air ride kit you used and this truck I one install one in my truck. thanks in advance
It was kind of a custom one ….
Du you used before 12g suspension kit?
@@leonardosanchez5604 no. Not familiar with that one
Thanks for your time . Thanks
95,000? I could only legally pull 80,000.
12,000. Steers
34,000. Drives
34,000. Tandems
12k 40k drives 50k trailer Legal in ny with permits
@@flintcreektransport thnx for that info
make sure you don't have cut straps ( walks past a strap that's cut half way)
I would love to buy this truck
I have not puled a flatbed for many years but how do you get by with out a head ache rack on the truck or the trailer?
We never had a issue
She pretty yes yes yes
👍🏽
Cats are the best period c 15 but a 3408 sounds Lil better Jake's remind me hearing log trks dropping down 14% Jake all way down 550 hp 3406 in log trk kw as well and any 1 in idaho benwah area knows them green trucks anywhere bellow of 8 in stacks and 99% 3406 t cat
I wanna know what size stacks you have on that truck
C-15 over x-15 any day that cat don’t know what weight is
This is the life...❤🥰
How often are you looking for drivers?
It varies. Please send in a resume if you are interested
I hate it when truck drivers use Jake Brakes unnecessarily! If you are on a level surface and feel you need to use Jake Brakes you obviously are going to damn fast, especially if you are within the city limits no matter how large or small the city is.
I've got a 2005 W900L with sleeper 18speed with a C15. Same color as your fleet. Needs an overhaul. Interested?
No. I prefer the engines before the acert ….. Thankyou though
@@flintcreektransport I apologize it’s 2004 with the single turbo c15
@@XerosRyunas is it a 6nz ?
@@flintcreektransport MBN
i tear my drivers up all the time,,,,,,never,,,,never,,,never,,,,unload with no gloves, who wants to grab a dirty steering wheel😞
Right !!!!!
thats a bad flatglass bro
that flat glass look my 1994 erodyne what year is this plus how come you doing flatbed with out a headache rack that's crazy with all accidents in today world
It’s a 2000 model 1999 engine
Hey there love your videos I was wondering in the w900 and w900l does the l stand for long hood or long wheel base. Thanks
Thankyou. Long hood ..
What kind of power is that 3406 pushing
550
Where are you located from? You in the United States or somewhere else?
Geneva ny
Truly beautiful 😍
95000 lbs is that all
Yes. In ny state we are legal 102k with that setup
11% grade.
That’s a nice ride!!!
I love watching your content as well man I like the fact you have your son out there with you putting in that work amen to that my baby girl is right by my side when I'm working on the mowers and truck she watches your channel with me and enjoys hearing your trucks
Thankyou !!
Thankyou !!!
Good stuff! Except I never let my truck idle at 700, I always try and high idle around 950 rpm ish to keep somewhat of a load on the engine at all times. Uses a little more fuel but a bit healthier I find, plus a 3406E 15.8L sounds so good at 950 rpm with 8 inch stacks lol.
Yeah, you find it healthier. Thats all.
@@neohimself oh well you know, Caterpillar themselves also recommends idling up to 900-1000 so I suppose they just find it healthier too 🤷♂️
@@0007Robert Why is that? My c15 idles at 600rpm never had a problem.
@@redblock5949 that's way too low lol mine regular idles at 700 but I just always idle up when I'm parked, helps keep a load on it at all times. Avoids problems down the road plus it keeps your oil pressure up higher. Everybody is welcome to do what they want but I've just found my truck is way smoother when sleeping at 940-960 rpm particularly over 700
U r right and wrong. It is good to idle higher but mainly for the oil pressure.. there is no load on an idling engine.. but that good oil pressure will save u some wear and tear.. other than that, not idling at all is even better
Hey Justin! Good video and the truck has come along way. Looks great must be a super good ride falling off those hills and letting it just sing out loud. You take care hope your dad is doing well and everyone else. God Bless and catch you on the next one. Peace my friend!
Yes. It pulled well !! Thankyou !!
@@flintcreektransport That strap at 5:01 needs to be replaced. Looks damaged.
you guys should visit australia, we have road trains, in fact to get my Multi Config license, we learnt on a 51 metric ton b double road train, around 112k lb
Sadly we don’t hear it as much as we used to all hideous technology messes on the roads now…
Not this guy I own all high powered CAT Kenworth trucks.
Sound smoke and horsepower
“No Jake brake”
Me hauling a massive wheel loader
🖕🏼🖕🏼
“BUH BUH BUH BUH BUH BEH BEH BAAAAAAAHHHH”
I don’t caaaarrrrreeee my brakes be on fire just using those alone
A truck that can make a whole run without breaking down...must not be D.E.F. Nothing better then a 900 with a CAT.
I’ve never seen such a cool boss. He doesn’t just sit and watching everything, he’s also hands on and does it because he loves it. That’s how you know when you’re truly happy when you enjoy your work and honestly, I don’t blame you. Hell I’d drive the trucks all the time 😂 and unload the stuff with the forklifts because I also enjoy doing that.
I’ve always said if I were to hit the lottery, I would buy a couple trucks, make them look nice and drive when I wanted and to include my family and friends and just have a small business.
Your W900 would've looked good in the Kenworth Parade in Chillicothe Ohio recently along with the factory tour. You got that baby purring down the highway and it's quiet. Sounds better than the plastic choking junk on the road.
Yea. I wish I could have gone. Just my summer is way to busy already !!
Spent a lot of time behind that dash, best designed one, i think. Same doors, just older steering column and windshield. Back when trucks were simple and rode like tractors are supposed to.
Nice !!!
There's nothing at any dealer I take over this! 👌🏾
Love those Cat engines! I did flat deck Super B trailers all last year, and we had to strap (or chain) our own loads. Nice shifting by the way. Not everyone can shift smooth like that. This is why they have auto shift trucks these days. Nobody wants to learn proper shifting, and companies don't want to take the time to teach people who are reluctant to learn. They get tired of destroyed transmissions and engines. Real truckers are becoming more and more rare. Those Jakes are very nice!