You should always vet a route as a truck driver before taking it. Trusting a GPS 100%, especially one that doesn't look like a trucker GPS as a truck driver, is like trusting that a $1 lot lizard won't give you a disease.
What happens when you're late for an appointment as a truck driver is the either get you in really fast or you wait for hours until they call. If you show up on time for your appointment, you will probably wait for hours while they get around to unloading you. If you show up early for your appointment, you usually wait hours before they get you unloaded.
Exactly thanks for the truth. I've shown up on time so many times and they said I had to wait. I show up late and they get me in a lot of times. Trucking is backwards. These guys worrying about every little thing out here need to take a chill pill. If you're equipment is good then no need to even stress getting around or if they pull you into scales. Too many guys out here just create their own drama. It ain't that serious guys.
Once at petmate in Dallas tx for a 1pm appointment I showed up at 11:30am got loaded at 8pm and was out of that place at 9pm 😂 I wonder what happened if I showed up at 1:30pm 😅
He’s not doing bad.Ihad flowers going to a Walmart DC in Riverside,CA from Windsor,ON Canada.I was 60 minutes past my appointment time,they charged me $350 late fee.
No Trucks Over 5 Tons 30:50 residential road breaking off tree branches, and stopping in the middle of the street 31:20 to finger fuck the cell phone because he didn't preplan his legal route out of the customer. Sitting on the dock for about an hour, could have trip planned an exit route, but no, wings it and drags his trailer up over a curb. Smart enough to edit/blur his phone but not smart enough to edit out his illegal activities 😮
All rookie mistakes! And you all subscribe to this?? This is not trucking! This is a rookie making rookie mistakes that needs to get out of doing videos and concentrate on the job that he was hired to do!!
@@tylerschroeder3722 Other people say he's overly cautious then other people like you say he's careless. I'm not a truck driver yet so I can't make any statements
i thought last i looked he had the DEZL OTR 710 or 810. which are good GPS units for trucks TBH. im probably going to switch to the 810 dezl OTR myself soon. i have the TND 750 and it hasnt gotten a map update in fucking forever. theres loads of roads and highways that have been built or changed and it has no fucking clue. anyway, even a truck GPS struggles in some cities (especially northeast) thats why you always look at google maps sattelite and more importantly keep an eye on your clearence signs and well... all the other signs. i tend to turn my radio down or off and keep my head on a swivel when im entering a city/getting off a highway. i dont think Alex has had a (or shown) getting into a situation like this before so i wouldnt give him grief over it. we all have bad days and fuckups/mistakes/problems.
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Not saying he is a bad guy. But he is a bad driver. He is not using a truck route gps. I know that area. He is going down residential streets that are clearly marked with 5 ton weight limits. He is tearing up people's trees and laughing about it. How would you like him tearing up your street?
@billping2633 my guy chicago streets have always and will always be torn up fuck are you going on about caring about trees and streets? You know damn well you dont give a shit.
May I make a suggestion. The Garmin is a great gps and yes it shows truck routes however the Overdrive Pro GPS is far superior. It will show only truck routes along with weight limit roads and all bridge clearance heights as soon as you enter the address not when you get close to the bridge. It is a bit costly but well worth the price and much more accurate as it will perform automatic updates when connected to wifi or bluetooth. Just my two cents for the day.
I think Rand McNally would be too complicated for him he’s had garmin for a while I had a garmin before it hit me with a 24 hour update went to Rand McNally never looked back
I’d honestly recommend Trucker’s Path. It’s constantly updated, reveals truck stops, weigh stations, clearances, weight restrictions, etc. And it has an active community that leaves reviews and tips for any difficult areas. I’ve been using it for 2 years now and have never had the problem he’s been facing.
A bit of trip planning your route before you go is a better start. You can give someone the best tools in the world, but it is just that, a tool, one of many you need to do this job.
Its not the only thing thats wrong here.. if employer would see the videos in think he would been fired a long time.. sorry but dude cant drive… Alex pursue ur dream buy a camper and end the trucking its just sad to see where hawe u come..
@@kasparv.4944I thought I was the only one thinking this 😂. He’s constantly late, STAYS going down roads that aren’t approved for trucks because he uses Google Maps and an outdated GPS, lacks ingenuity, puts himself in dangerous situations almost daily, doesn’t know how his truck works (in one video he didn’t know how his air brakes worked), loses his cool often, will stop his truck in the middle of the road and back up traffic, and worst of all he has TWO warning lights on and is just outright ignoring them. How is safety letting all of this slide?
@@6ixlxrdHe's why I'm happy to have left GP Transco. They favor this fool because he's free advertising but fired me over a policy they got rid of it 2 months later.
Just went to his last video and it was on in that video, from what I can tell the entire video. Tried the one before that and the engine light was not on.
Idk what his problem is but when you’re in a tight area, always ask someone at the docks how to safely get back to the highway. Usually someone there can at least offer some kind of help.
Dude...the amount of stress I'd feel driving down those small city roads....and they're constantly sending him into Shitcago, I'd be on my way out to another company 100%
GP is so far up this dudes ass it isn't funny. Literally confirmed in our Facebook group that they pay him extra because of his channel. On top of the truck he's got, and other crazy amounts of special treatment he gets.
@@OnyxLeigion The pay disparity I can understand, but I'm not sure I'd call being sent to that murder hole on the regular "special treatment." Lol It's likely because he's one of the only guys that accepts those runs.
My best advice for you or any other trucker call the location you are delivering or pick up loads if you running late like weather, truck problems or heavy traffic. I used work a a place that we wait for a load that day and don't receive a call because of truck problems or other things. It not our responsibility to call and ask where on earth is our load. Before you say well you can track it no the company I work at doesn't allow us. It should be truck driver responsibility to notify us when there a problem like running late. Always say I'm sorry I am running late because of X reason and I be there at this time and if I don't make it that at time I will call you again.
Have done that many of times when I was running late. Kept the receiver in the loop and still got unloaded when I got to them because I made sure they knew what was going on and where I was at. 😊
@@carlbernard4197 Always call, and be honest. If it is traffic, tell them if it was your mistake (sleeping in, wrong turn) tell them. One thing I hated about the industry was dispatch telling me to lie to a customer, my integrity is worth more than that
If you pay attention when he let's off his breaks it always makes the huge hissing sound. He is standing on the brake pedal is the first issue there. Second issue is unless sliding those tandems there is no need to pull the trailer brakes because it takes so much air to fill the trailer back up
Atlas for your routes and the rule for unmarked bridges is they have to be state minimum which most minimums are 13’6”. Not 16’. No states minimum is under 13’6” so anything under must be marked but an atlas would help you with all that. Doesn’t matter what gps you got always quick reference the route roads to the front pages of an atlas where you’ll see roads with restrictions and low bridges.
Alex, when you’re taking a load with barrels of unknown substance you better start asking questions. Shoppers sneak and sometimes forget all the paperwork. If that was hazardous it’s on you. Just because you’re new (2years) to driving you need to understand what’s in your load is your responsibility to know what the heck you’re hauling. Stop with the, your words “I don’t care what it is”. Not bitching you out just trying to help.
Yeah I learned that the hard way went into a Wyoming weigh station the officer asked what I'm hauling I had no idea lol. Felt like a total idiot. I always check now
Try to stay out of residential areas with a truck too many things can go wrong. Take the time to plan your escape while in the dock. Humble yourself ask the dock or the receiver the best way to get out. Keep on a truckin
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It gives me anxiety to watch him do 10mph through an intersection on a green light with no cars in front of him.....just hit the gas pedal and GO ALEX!😂😂
To all the people coming here from the fox news segment. I am not saying he is a bad guy but he is a rookie driver and doesn't know how to drive yet. He doesn't plan his routes used standard gps instead of the truckers gps they are about $500. I know that area. He is going down residential streets that are clearly marked with 5 ton weight limits. He is tearing up people's trees and laughing about it. If a Cicero cop had seen him he would have been ticketed. To those who are praising this guy, how would you like him tearing up your street? The guy needs to worry less about social media and concentrate on his primary job being a professional driver.
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Alex I think you need to drain your air tanks on the side of your truck it's a little cable cord if you pull it, it will release air then air will rebuild itself
Hope he stays away from The Loves on Lamar Ave in Memphis… he will see things to make a sailor blush lol last night in the rain the LL’s had their umbrellas and still half nude working the lot 🤣
As a driver myself. I never relied on when my GPS said I would be there. I figure up the miles to drive and figure out how long it’ll take me to get there. Now if I’m driving through a big city. I leave even earlier.
Hola Alex, encontré tu canal mientras buscaba vídeos en inglés para aprender el idioma, y el tuyo combina camiones e inglés, justo lo que necesitaba. Ahora voy a ver todos tus vídeos.
Aren't there specific Rand McNally maps that show trucking routes specifically? I don't drive a truck but felt your pain in the narrow streets of Chicago.
I remember having Dallas loads for 2 weeks straight.. what a pain. Chicago is way worse and you've only been doing Chicago loads.. feel sorry for u lol
I don't get why all the comments are so rude. Alex is doing his best, even if a bit slower. Keep in mind, trucks don't stop fast, so if there is a chance you need to stop fast, it's better to be going slower. Sure, he missed a sign, we all make mistakes.
He's getting rightfully criticized for not trip planning, being bad at navigating, and not improving in the years he's been posing videos. I'm pretty sure he's even been fired at this point and is just reuploading old videos for views.
He's taking a break from YT. Even if some of these comments are just constructive criticism, it's sad how some of these people are just here to put him down
I was a chicken chit as a driver....I would have parked on the main street and walked and reconnaissanced the whole thing before I ever would of driven a truck in to a place like that....Even then I would of been cursing, and been a nervous wreck.... You have a ton of patience and a calm attitude....Hats off to you....
All of this dudes videos are just 30+ min of him whining and complaining about every little inconvenience. This guy is a perfect example of the kind of truck driver you should NOT be.
Not saying he is a bad guy. But he is a bad driver. He is not using a truck route gps. I know that area. He is going down residential streets that are clearly marked with 5 ton weight limits. He is tearing up people's trees and laughing about it. How would you like him tearing up your street?
For sure you need to start to pay attention to what's in drums. I can tell you as someone who handles them on a daily basis and loads them in trucks to go from Michigan to Texas. There can be some really dangerous stuff in them and you need to watch to make sure you don't get yourself in trouble. Especially when it comes to paperwork you need to always make sure it's all there shippers will try to avoid doing that. I don't know how many times I have to get in contact with shippers about this so I know the load is ok. Plus they are always heavy that's another thing with drums and sacks of pounder they are always heavy as shit even if it's only a small amount of them.
''What's on the BOL? I don't really know.'' You better know. ''As long as the weight is legal, I don't care.'' There are plenty of things on the BOL that you should care about I hope you check that the BOL has your company name on it, for starters.
I had a new 2024 t680 and they are not auto applied. You only need Jake's if your going down a hill, otherwise you could just use service breaks. Plus he wasn't even moving that fast to not be able to only use service breaks
Again, a guest at Fox & Friends earlier today👍, 3/30/2024. You did good! It's great you love your job as not all employed in any field does. Many Blessings!
This is exactly why I prefer old reliable Mercedes Freightliners and Volvos/Macks over these huge fancy Kennys and Peterbilts, yeah they are nice and comfy on a nice straight road but a headache for rough everyday workhorse type routes and docks.
@@FDSixtyNineAs a KW driver…he’s not wrong. The turn radius alone makes practically everything harder. Combine that with the constant electric issues, recalls, and air pressure issues, and you have yourself a handful. I’d gladly switch back to a freightliner if I could.
Absolutely mean no disrespect when I type this. But I want everyone to know whoever's watching this video. This person is a CLASS A STEERING WHEEL HOLDER!!
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There is no way this lad reads the comments either that he doesn't care ? Why is everything so slow your late for everything and even when late you still take the piss fastest I seen was 21mph then you block a gate for what seems like 10 mins to get straps off to be honest you don't need straps you don't drive fast enough to make them fall your employer must be fucked off with you and your driving and that losing air is you pressing the break to the floor changing gear trying to manoeuvre trying as your not the best at it
At 12:00 for his turnaround I feel like cranking out to the left in a big arc, then back to the right to back the trailer into the side row with the blue bay doors and parked flat bed. Plenty of room to get backed into there, then hug the blue doors and turn out to the right to exit, instead of going farther in.
Wow interesting video, I just drive a virtual T680 in American Truck Simulator. What an eye opener of what its like driving a real truck. Thanks for sharing.
@@York22 because im pretty sure he got in trouble for being on his phone while the truck was in motion on a public road. Pair that with the fact he disappeared again, reuploaded old videos and deleted them. I think he got fired
I would say he was fired. I am familiar with that area. He drove through a residential area with clearly marked 5 ton weight restrictions on the way out. Plus damaging trees and laughing about it coming in. Not a good look for the company. There is one way in and out delivery trucks. He went in the right way but out the wrong way because he followed non trucking GPS. He also doesn't seem to know how to slide his tandems and keeps running the truck out of air for too many reasons to list.
Wow I literally just delivered slinkies to Corey steel yesterday. To everyone saying not to take residential streets, you literally have to in order to get to that place. It’s all tight one way streets. When I left I went out straight to 26th. (I got unloaded in the first entrance he went in) Then I turned left and went until I got to US45 and took that down to 294. For the record this is one of the worst places you could’ve yolod your way out of. Save for NYC.
Wrong. Just need to know where it's going and when it needs to get there. Worrying about all the crap in between is how you end up in the woods getting executed by cartels on video.
@@FDSixtyNine Wrong. If in an accident, you need to be a source of information to the authorities if the BOL cannot be located. Whenever I pick up a load, I make sure that the product matches the shipping papers. Anything in drums is a warning sign to me that the shipper may be trying to slip in hazmat without paying the extra fee.
You should always vet a route as a truck driver before taking it. Trusting a GPS 100%, especially one that doesn't look like a trucker GPS as a truck driver, is like trusting that a $1 lot lizard won't give you a disease.
I was wondering why he didn't go out the way he came in.
@@Georgia_Rob that should have been one of the very first things he was taught or at least learned when he started.
Always look at an atlas for low clearance bridges and restricted roads especially around Chicago.
He has been told this numerous times.
Probably time constraints?
He’s going to need blinker fluid soon
Dude for real 30 min of straight blinkers 🤦🏻♂️🙄
Blink blink blink, make it stop make it stop
@@bobb.6393 🤯
Going around the world to the right?
Hahahaha
Saw you on Fox News I was like WTF. I’m subscribed to that guy. You did a good job.
What happens when you're late for an appointment as a truck driver is the either get you in really fast or you wait for hours until they call. If you show up on time for your appointment, you will probably wait for hours while they get around to unloading you. If you show up early for your appointment, you usually wait hours before they get you unloaded.
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Exactly thanks for the truth. I've shown up on time so many times and they said I had to wait. I show up late and they get me in a lot of times. Trucking is backwards.
These guys worrying about every little thing out here need to take a chill pill. If you're equipment is good then no need to even stress getting around or if they pull you into scales.
Too many guys out here just create their own drama. It ain't that serious guys.
Once at petmate in Dallas tx for a 1pm appointment I showed up at 11:30am got loaded at 8pm and was out of that place at 9pm 😂
I wonder what happened if I showed up at 1:30pm 😅
@@Keytrucker probably still be sitting there 😂
He’s not doing bad.Ihad flowers going to a Walmart DC in Riverside,CA from Windsor,ON Canada.I was 60 minutes past my appointment time,they charged me $350 late fee.
I must say, all of the grunting and groaning when turning makes me say “surely the power steering is working right?”
He definitely does sound like he's struggling when he turns a lot of times@liferx4343
Originally I was here because of ATS….now I watch these videos for the comments
LOL me too! ATS also has me in CDL school now too.
Same!! ATS has been pretty inspiring for me
@@BigRigJourney Good luck my friend! You got this 💜
im going to get my cdl and work for gp transco
He's a horrible truck driver... "I don't read the BOL's"
No Trucks Over 5 Tons 30:50 residential road breaking off tree branches, and stopping in the middle of the street 31:20 to finger fuck the cell phone because he didn't preplan his legal route out of the customer. Sitting on the dock for about an hour, could have trip planned an exit route, but no, wings it and drags his trailer up over a curb. Smart enough to edit/blur his phone but not smart enough to edit out his illegal activities 😮
Steering wheel holder calling himself a driver.
All rookie mistakes! And you all subscribe to this?? This is not trucking! This is a rookie making rookie mistakes that needs to get out of doing videos and concentrate on the job that he was hired to do!!
Finally. These people calling him a great driver blows my mind
@@AFStudiosMedia anyone that thinks this clown is a great driver must be a bot
@@tylerschroeder3722 for sure
They keep sending him to Chicago, lol...just heard the GPS mention 'Cicero Ave' and 'Ogden Ave'.
Not only is Alex an experienced OTR truck driver, but has experience in tree trimming!
He's a terrible truck driver though
@@tylerschroeder3722 He's making a living, and seems to enjoy it. Nothing wrong with that.
@@walterfink9782 he is going to hurt someone with his carelessness
@@tylerschroeder3722 Other people say he's overly cautious then other people like you say he's careless. I'm not a truck driver yet so I can't make any statements
@@joeschmoe435 Can you agree that failing to map out your route ahead of time while driving a semi-truck is careless?
Yeah you need to get a Trucker GPS. You were not going down approved truck routes. Rand Mcnally Overdrive 7 or 8 works best.
i thought last i looked he had the DEZL OTR 710 or 810. which are good GPS units for trucks TBH. im probably going to switch to the 810 dezl OTR myself soon. i have the TND 750 and it hasnt gotten a map update in fucking forever. theres loads of roads and highways that have been built or changed and it has no fucking clue.
anyway, even a truck GPS struggles in some cities (especially northeast) thats why you always look at google maps sattelite and more importantly keep an eye on your clearence signs and well... all the other signs. i tend to turn my radio down or off and keep my head on a swivel when im entering a city/getting off a highway. i dont think Alex has had a (or shown) getting into a situation like this before so i wouldnt give him grief over it. we all have bad days and fuckups/mistakes/problems.
Shouldn't you figure your route BEFORE you leave the delivery!?! WTF!?!
yes, but theres never a guarantee anything goes to plan. @@johnporter8449
I agree I always look where I am going before I get there. Use the GPS to get me in the vicinity.@@fettolehart
@@johnporter8449 Not this clown... he just wings it
Thats ok, you just gave some employee a long break 😂
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Not saying he is a bad guy. But he is a bad driver. He is not using a truck route gps. I know that area. He is going down residential streets that are clearly marked with 5 ton weight limits. He is tearing up people's trees and laughing about it. How would you like him tearing up your street?
@billping2633 my guy chicago streets have always and will always be torn up fuck are you going on about caring about trees and streets? You know damn well you dont give a shit.
I’m starting to think dude is local/regional now nobody has that many Chicago loads in a row
GP Transco is based in Chicago so they have drivers go in there all the time
@@brucelsproutGP isn’t based in Chicago, but Joliet. The bulk of Chicago runs are given to local/regional drivers.
@@brucelsprout as a gp driver, I can tell you that's not accurate
@@OnyxLeigion I think you just got lucky my friend
@@brucelsprout As OTR drivers we rarely go into Chicago. We drop the trailers at our terminal and local guys bring them in
40 minutes of turn signals and a muppet.
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@@tmo.48he’s looking for a wife, mayb u should hit him up lol
@@tmo.48speak for yourself
Hey leave him alone. He’s new and scared.
May I make a suggestion. The Garmin is a great gps and yes it shows truck routes however the Overdrive Pro GPS is far superior. It will show only truck routes along with weight limit roads and all bridge clearance heights as soon as you enter the address not when you get close to the bridge. It is a bit costly but well worth the price and much more accurate as it will perform automatic updates when connected to wifi or bluetooth. Just my two cents for the day.
I think Rand McNally would be too complicated for him he’s had garmin for a while I had a garmin before it hit me with a 24 hour update went to Rand McNally never looked back
The Garmin is okay for the highways, but get into the city and it will send you to hell real fast. I think I'll check out that OverDryve 8 Pro.
I’d honestly recommend Trucker’s Path. It’s constantly updated, reveals truck stops, weigh stations, clearances, weight restrictions, etc. And it has an active community that leaves reviews and tips for any difficult areas. I’ve been using it for 2 years now and have never had the problem he’s been facing.
A bit of trip planning your route before you go is a better start. You can give someone the best tools in the world, but it is just that, a tool, one of many you need to do this job.
How much does it cost?
did he really stop in the alley at the stop sign ????? OMG 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
If DOT sees that GPS that’s a ticket blocking your view, can’t see with that thing directly in front you
Its not the only thing thats wrong here.. if employer would see the videos in think he would been fired a long time.. sorry but dude cant drive… Alex pursue ur dream buy a camper and end the trucking its just sad to see where hawe u come..
@@kasparv.4944I thought I was the only one thinking this 😂. He’s constantly late, STAYS going down roads that aren’t approved for trucks because he uses Google Maps and an outdated GPS, lacks ingenuity, puts himself in dangerous situations almost daily, doesn’t know how his truck works (in one video he didn’t know how his air brakes worked), loses his cool often, will stop his truck in the middle of the road and back up traffic, and worst of all he has TWO warning lights on and is just outright ignoring them. How is safety letting all of this slide?
@@6ixlxrdHe's why I'm happy to have left GP Transco. They favor this fool because he's free advertising but fired me over a policy they got rid of it 2 months later.
He looked at the dash and acted like the engine light was not on 😂
his Maintenace light was on too so that might have something to do with it.
@@ICREFAN_OFFICIAL yea it probably did
Yeah, I noticed his check engine light on to, went back and noticed (edit: went back further) was on the entire video.
Just went to his last video and it was on in that video, from what I can tell the entire video. Tried the one before that and the engine light was not on.
@@mechuck101 oh okay
You can’t sue the city if you’re not on a truck route 😂
You had a hour to look at the map to get out of there. Another rookie mistake counting on gps
Idk what his problem is but when you’re in a tight area, always ask someone at the docks how to safely get back to the highway. Usually someone there can at least offer some kind of help.
The Capone era Cicero, Illinois
"If you smell gunpowder, then you're in Cicero"
(Cicero during the Capone era)
Dude...the amount of stress I'd feel driving down those small city roads....and they're constantly sending him into Shitcago, I'd be on my way out to another company 100%
GP is so far up this dudes ass it isn't funny. Literally confirmed in our Facebook group that they pay him extra because of his channel.
On top of the truck he's got, and other crazy amounts of special treatment he gets.
@@OnyxLeigion The pay disparity I can understand, but I'm not sure I'd call being sent to that murder hole on the regular "special treatment." Lol
It's likely because he's one of the only guys that accepts those runs.
Oh boy the check engine light is on ! Poor Kenny !
Kenny is sick sick 😅
A semi or a car or a boat or a ship usually has a female Name, hence “she”, I guess I’m old school?
@@apocyldoomer only someone from eastern Europe or Russia call their boat or car a boy.
@@darrellhall6622 oh.
Only amber not red..
My best advice for you or any other trucker call the location you are delivering or pick up loads if you running late like weather, truck problems or heavy traffic. I used work a a place that we wait for a load that day and don't receive a call because of truck problems or other things. It not our responsibility to call and ask where on earth is our load. Before you say well you can track it no the company I work at doesn't allow us.
It should be truck driver responsibility to notify us when there a problem like running late. Always say I'm sorry I am running late because of X reason and I be there at this time and if I don't make it that at time I will call you again.
Have done that many of times when I was running late. Kept the receiver in the loop and still got unloaded when I got to them because I made sure they knew what was going on and where I was at. 😊
@@carlbernard4197 Always call, and be honest. If it is traffic, tell them if it was your mistake (sleeping in, wrong turn) tell them. One thing I hated about the industry was dispatch telling me to lie to a customer, my integrity is worth more than that
Alex you need to have the air pressure check at the shop. You shouldn’t be running out that fast or maybe a step you’re missing.
If you pay attention when he let's off his breaks it always makes the huge hissing sound. He is standing on the brake pedal is the first issue there. Second issue is unless sliding those tandems there is no need to pull the trailer brakes because it takes so much air to fill the trailer back up
One of his 3 service lights on his dash might be the issue.
My first visit to your channel. Love it. I drove for a company out of Superior WI. Drove for 3 years. Enjoyed it and was an Adventure. Drive safe!
How in the world did you obtain a CDL?
You could ask the same for around 80% of active US drivers today, lol
dude I was thinking the same thing 😅
Jesus you complain so much like the other guys on here in the comments
@@Megabeast3360 Not complaining, just asking
New breed of so called truckers. God help us all.
Atlas for your routes and the rule for unmarked bridges is they have to be state minimum which most minimums are 13’6”. Not 16’. No states minimum is under 13’6” so anything under must be marked but an atlas would help you with all that. Doesn’t matter what gps you got always quick reference the route roads to the front pages of an atlas where you’ll see roads with restrictions and low bridges.
Atlas doesn't help on city streets smart guy
It does if you can read them
Alex, when you’re taking a load with barrels of unknown substance you better start asking questions. Shoppers sneak and sometimes forget all the paperwork. If that was hazardous it’s on you. Just because you’re new (2years) to driving you need to understand what’s in your load is your responsibility to know what the heck you’re hauling. Stop with the, your words “I don’t care what it is”. Not bitching you out just trying to help.
Yeah I learned that the hard way went into a Wyoming weigh station the officer asked what I'm hauling I had no idea lol. Felt like a total idiot. I always check now
@@jimmypappas9780Exactly 💯. Make sure you know 💯 what you are hauling before you leave the shipper!😮
Man you can’t get away from Chicago if you wanted too.
Try to stay out of residential areas with a truck too many things can go wrong. Take the time to plan your escape while in the dock. Humble yourself ask the dock or the receiver the best way to get out. Keep on a truckin
He doesn’t read his bills, u think he’s gonna call the contact? Bit too ambitious lol
And the places GP sends you are just nuts.. they either don't like u or they have crap loads
David
You had me stressed when you turned in all the neighborhoods 😬
How Tf does a driver like this get 910K subscribers... the skills are absolutely horrifying
Cuz hes hilariously entertaining lol
Bots
The horrifying skills is what makes it entertaining.
Also, most people are unaware that the more interaction you have in your comment section. Rather, it's good or negative, which actually increases. The chance of the algorithm recommending your channel out to a wider audience which increases the chances of subscriptions, which in turn increases the chances of watch time, which can then earn you more ad revenue. So the truth is, the more drama there is in a comment section. The higher the chances that your channel is gonna grow. Aint that some s***😂
He got 90% of his subs from shorts not actual videos. That’s why
A good trucker always reads the BOL and asks questions
I hauled several loads BOL stated number of pieces and the weight
He's a good driver, probably one of the best❤
@@tmo.48Are you in your senses?
like hell he is, here those damn flashers going all the time, no damn trucker uses them like he does@@tmo.48
@@tmo.48are you watching the same video that I am ? 🤨
It gives me anxiety to watch him do 10mph through an intersection on a green light with no cars in front of him.....just hit the gas pedal and GO ALEX!😂😂
Just saw Alex on front page of Fox News! Congrats to you Alex, hope some more videos are coming!👍👍👍👍👍
To all the people coming here from the fox news segment. I am not saying he is a bad guy but he is a rookie driver and doesn't know how to drive yet. He doesn't plan his routes used standard gps instead of the truckers gps they are about $500. I know that area. He is going down residential streets that are clearly marked with 5 ton weight limits. He is tearing up people's trees and laughing about it. If a Cicero cop had seen him he would have been ticketed. To those who are praising this guy, how would you like him tearing up your street? The guy needs to worry less about social media and concentrate on his primary job being a professional driver.
That gps on the dash isn’t a trucker’s one
Whats up with all the gps. Doesn't anyone know how to read a map. Randmcnally😊
@@ArchieVance Most under 30 cant find anything without GPS.
Dude com’n roll them straps up 😂
Just saw you on Fox after watching you for years. CONGRATULATIONS! Winning!
Alex always go back the way you came homie.
Especially in Chicago
man I see how you're late for the appointment 😂
for sure this guy doesnt read comments, multiple people commented 2 episodes ago on the right procedure to not use all the air up
He doesn't. That's part of the reason he hasn't learned anything since he started "social" media.
@@Matts_PresentationsI'd say he does it so the walking dead will make their snarky remarks. Algorithms ❤ are his friends, not you
@@tmo.48 Yep, I get it.
@@mountuplikeaneagle Of course he does. It's not jealousy, it's an observation.
@tmo.48 Actually, most people are unaware that even negative.
Comments On TH-cam are actually good. Any form of interaction especially extended interaction in comments. Sections increases the chances of the algorithm. Sending your videos out to a larger new audience, which increases your chances of getting more subscriptions. More watch time and more ad revenue.😅
Alex I think you need to drain your air tanks on the side of your truck it's a little cable cord if you pull it, it will release air then air will rebuild itself
Christopher
Why does he need to drain the tanks?
You need to do a video called : This is what happens to a lot lizard when you lay out your frustration on her for being late to a delivery.
He's going to pick up your wife for the vid?
Hope he stays away from The Loves on Lamar Ave in Memphis… he will see things to make a sailor blush lol last night in the rain the LL’s had their umbrellas and still half nude working the lot 🤣
@@talltrucker2682 I now know where I'm stopping every night if I ever get my CDLs
Parking at that loves is terrible
@@FDSixtyNine no. Your mom and sister…and your grandma too. And you can watch.
As a driver myself. I never relied on when my GPS said I would be there. I figure up the miles to drive and figure out how long it’ll take me to get there. Now if I’m driving through a big city. I leave even earlier.
That's something every driver loves to hear...."Just go into gate 9 and do a "u" turn...Trucks get in there all the time".....😮😮😮😮
Hey! Just heard you on the News! That's awesome. I was like..I watch that guy. Lol keep it up!
Your awesome and your a good driver. Keep on trucking.
Hola Alex, encontré tu canal mientras buscaba vídeos en inglés para aprender el idioma, y el tuyo combina camiones e inglés, justo lo que necesitaba. Ahora voy a ver todos tus vídeos.
Aren't there specific Rand McNally maps that show trucking routes specifically? I don't drive a truck but felt your pain in the narrow streets of Chicago.
Come on, my friend, don't be lazy. Roll the straps be organize that a mess 🤦 😂😂
Sure I would do the same just to bump the dock, but I would get out and roll them while I waited to be unloaded.
I remember having Dallas loads for 2 weeks straight.. what a pain. Chicago is way worse and you've only been doing Chicago loads.. feel sorry for u lol
I run Chicago ltl daily it’s just another day.
you need to invest into a trucker GPS for big truck directions
I don't get why all the comments are so rude. Alex is doing his best, even if a bit slower. Keep in mind, trucks don't stop fast, so if there is a chance you need to stop fast, it's better to be going slower.
Sure, he missed a sign, we all make mistakes.
He's getting rightfully criticized for not trip planning, being bad at navigating, and not improving in the years he's been posing videos.
I'm pretty sure he's even been fired at this point and is just reuploading old videos for views.
He's taking a break from YT. Even if some of these comments are just constructive criticism, it's sad how some of these people are just here to put him down
Because he's going to hurt someone with his carelessness..
I was a chicken chit as a driver....I would have parked on the main street and walked and reconnaissanced the whole thing before I ever would of driven a truck in to a place like that....Even then I would of been cursing, and been a nervous wreck....
You have a ton of patience and a calm attitude....Hats off to you....
That train situation was hilarious... Chicago is something else for sure 😂
Why dont you take care of your CEL? and is it normal to this new truck running out of air this much ?
Alex's driving skills are more than AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!,i like it
All of this dudes videos are just 30+ min of him whining and complaining about every little inconvenience. This guy is a perfect example of the kind of truck driver you should NOT be.
Not saying he is a bad guy. But he is a bad driver. He is not using a truck route gps. I know that area. He is going down residential streets that are clearly marked with 5 ton weight limits. He is tearing up people's trees and laughing about it. How would you like him tearing up your street?
@@billping2633 He's eventually going to hurt someone or himself with his carelessness
For sure you need to start to pay attention to what's in drums. I can tell you as someone who handles them on a daily basis and loads them in trucks to go from Michigan to Texas. There can be some really dangerous stuff in them and you need to watch to make sure you don't get yourself in trouble. Especially when it comes to paperwork you need to always make sure it's all there shippers will try to avoid doing that. I don't know how many times I have to get in contact with shippers about this so I know the load is ok. Plus they are always heavy that's another thing with drums and sacks of pounder they are always heavy as shit even if it's only a small amount of them.
Brand new truck with check engine and service light on. Wtf
Nice check engine light. Cummins quality product.😂😂😂😂
I do Chicago and NYC all the time, and have NEVER got myself in these messes. GP must give no f’s.
''What's on the BOL? I don't really know.'' You better know. ''As long as the weight is legal, I don't care.'' There are plenty of things on the BOL that you should care about I hope you check that the BOL has your company name on it, for starters.
Don't think you would be pulling a load of paint unless you have your Hazmat and or chemical endorsement
Mike
Brand new truck and already has a check engine light on
Kenworth junk.
The shot blast grit is for sandblasting steel. And it’s heavy as hell!!
Yep, did industrial sandblasting and painting right out of high school for 4 years. Nasty stuff, but it paid the bills.
Hi, I'm a new subscriber from seeing you on Fox News tonight. Loved the interview!
who cares
Also I think you need to check the settings on your Garmin I believe it's in car settings and not truck
I don't think he noticed he is driving with the Jake's activated for those first few minutes
Compete amateur.
They're automatically applied in the new trucks and plus he'd heavy why wouldn't he use the engine brake instead of the service brakes alone???
I had a new 2024 t680 and they are not auto applied. You only need Jake's if your going down a hill, otherwise you could just use service breaks. Plus he wasn't even moving that fast to not be able to only use service breaks
Again, a guest at Fox & Friends earlier today👍, 3/30/2024. You did good!
It's great you love your job as not all employed in any field does. Many Blessings!
who cares
This is exactly why I prefer old reliable Mercedes Freightliners and Volvos/Macks over these huge fancy Kennys and Peterbilts, yeah they are nice and comfy on a nice straight road but a headache for rough everyday workhorse type routes and docks.
Anything built before the electronics era is reliable, chud.
You're just upset you don't have a model year truck, bud.
@@FDSixtyNineAs a KW driver…he’s not wrong. The turn radius alone makes practically everything harder. Combine that with the constant electric issues, recalls, and air pressure issues, and you have yourself a handful. I’d gladly switch back to a freightliner if I could.
Does your own shadow make you scream in terror??
Absolutely mean no disrespect when I type this. But I want everyone to know whoever's watching this video. This person is a CLASS A STEERING WHEEL HOLDER!!
Totally agree! Holycrap, pathetic.
@@RK-de5wgmy man in the video probably FRESH OFF THE BOAT 😂
You should rename your channel to "Cry Baby Trucker"
@@mountuplikeaneagle aww. I'm sorry If my joke hurt your feelings Joey
Says the crybaby troll
Yes, keep these comments good or negative coming. It helps to feed the algorithm, which intern increases the chances of these videos. Getting sent out to a larger audience, which increases the chances of watch time, which brings on more ad revenue feed the algorithm feed it.Yes, 😂
@@jacobravenwood7968 so you feel like you won some kind of victory here? Or do you want a medal for all that "youtube algorithm wisdom" you so carefully crafted that I gave this 🤏 much 💩 about?
@@jacobravenwood7968 👏. Your smart! Sorry though, there's no 🥉 or 🏆for your effort! 😔
Shouldnt your manifest say what you have . Sounds like hazmatt load . Scary he doesnt know what hes carrying
For such a fancy truck seems like it still has issues like 25k dollar truck. Ill stick to pre 2007 myself. Don't need all those computer chip issues
Hurry tf up we need to paint our steel!
9 years trucking now and I still have never owned a trucker GPS lol. Just use Google maps and been ok for the most part
U got balls. I would never just use google maps especially in Chicago
There is no way this lad reads the comments either that he doesn't care ? Why is everything so slow your late for everything and even when late you still take the piss fastest I seen was 21mph then you block a gate for what seems like 10 mins to get straps off to be honest you don't need straps you don't drive fast enough to make them fall your employer must be fucked off with you and your driving and that losing air is you pressing the break to the floor changing gear trying to manoeuvre trying as your not the best at it
Dont you have hazardous placords that must be on the trailer and truck?
You drove through my neighborhood! Cicero mentioned 💪🏻
Can’t wait to read the old trucker comments 😂
At 12:00 for his turnaround I feel like cranking out to the left in a big arc, then back to the right to back the trailer into the side row with the blue bay doors and parked flat bed. Plenty of room to get backed into there, then hug the blue doors and turn out to the right to exit, instead of going farther in.
ALEX! This video drove me crazy because I could see the 2 yellow warning lights on the dash-one appeared to the be the engine-What were they ?!
try driving the speed limit you are a nuisance on the road
Wow interesting video, I just drive a virtual T680 in American Truck Simulator. What an eye opener of what its like driving a real truck. Thanks for sharing.
Safe travels 🙏
Check engine light on. Isn’t it a new truck? They don’t make them like they used too.
Cast steal shot is basically just a bunch of small steal pellets. That's why it's so heavy
This dude definitely got fired
What makes you say that?
@Bone_Thug I wonder what happened.
@York22 he whines and complains in every video. He is a drama queen boy. He hates trucking but he won't admit it.
@@York22 because im pretty sure he got in trouble for being on his phone while the truck was in motion on a public road. Pair that with the fact he disappeared again, reuploaded old videos and deleted them. I think he got fired
I would say he was fired. I am familiar with that area. He drove through a residential area with clearly marked 5 ton weight restrictions on the way out. Plus damaging trees and laughing about it coming in. Not a good look for the company. There is one way in and out delivery trucks. He went in the right way but out the wrong way because he followed non trucking GPS. He also doesn't seem to know how to slide his tandems and keeps running the truck out of air for too many reasons to list.
Wow I literally just delivered slinkies to Corey steel yesterday. To everyone saying not to take residential streets, you literally have to in order to get to that place. It’s all tight one way streets. When I left I went out straight to 26th. (I got unloaded in the first entrance he went in) Then I turned left and went until I got to US45 and took that down to 294. For the record this is one of the worst places you could’ve yolod your way out of. Save for NYC.
Just saw you on Fox News. Good job!!
Why is the check engine light on
It's a Kenworth
Great video! Mike from Missouri
Thanks for the videos i watched all 3-4 i hope everything is working out for you
Should always know what you're hauling.
Wrong. Just need to know where it's going and when it needs to get there.
Worrying about all the crap in between is how you end up in the woods getting executed by cartels on video.
@@FDSixtyNine Wrong. If in an accident, you need to be a source of information to the authorities if the BOL cannot be located. Whenever I pick up a load, I make sure that the product matches the shipping papers. Anything in drums is a warning sign to me that the shipper may be trying to slip in hazmat without paying the extra fee.
I'm a truck driver and I need a job in the USA 🇺🇸