Hey there Driver. So glad you took the time to check out this evening's video. It was very different for me being on the other side of the camera. Did I cover everything in the video? Any thing I left out? "I think I said CD'S in the video, when I should have said cassette tapes." Oopsy.
Just a thought, what about going back and reposting all of Dave's advice content from the beginning? It may keep it current in the UA-cam algorithm and generate more views. Plus, it's some of the best timeless trucker advice out there
Shortly after I got my CDL license I started watching Dave's videos for advice and guidance. One night after I'd had a few beers and was feeling a little emotional I left a long comment about how my deceased father had been a truck driver and I wanted to make him proud. I couldn't believe that Dave actually responded to my babbling comment and told me that he was sure that my dad would be proud. Now I'm just hoping that I make Dave proud. I would have never guessed that he enjoyed listening to some of the same types of music that I did back in the day. Thank you for making this video and sharing some of his personal belongings with us. Personal connections aren't often associated with UA-cam content creators and audiences but you and Dave have been an exception to that rule.
Man we all lost someone with his passing. He was your grandpa, your uncle, your dad, he touched so many of us in so many ways that someone would be proud to have just one of those avenues covered. I learned so much from him that would take me 10 years to figure out. God broke the mold with Dave. I know he made videos and I haven’t met him in person, but what he’s accomplished doing what he loved not a lot of people can do. Dave always stuck out in my head as the immediate go to guy for advice. He had the answer to everything. He was a rockstar and an absolute master of his craft. I would watch every single piece of content he created, start to finish. And I never ever got bored of soaking up any piece of advice he gave. One of a kind doesn’t do Dave justice. He was beyond that. He was in a league of his own. I have to applaud you guys for keeping his legacy going, if I lost someone like him I would shut everything down and try to pick up the pieces. And honestly I don’t think I’d be able to. You and your son are just as amazing for wanting to keep everything going. Forever have our respect for all of you.
God really broke the mold with Dave and I'm am very fortunate to have met him in Morris Illinois at the R place restaurant. He loved that place. Sorry but im really having a hard time with this one it really hurts
Thank you, Ma'am, for this clip and for continuing Dave's .... I dunno .... mission, I guess. It probably sound super dumb from someone who never met him and never could've met him, but he really had an impact in my opinion. Just ... thanks. Kindest regards Indy
Shave knows she is already getting rid of his stuff shame the parts I kinda understand but tools and trailer not and I hope the lettuce king would but his truck and he keep it so she won't just sell it to first buyer and they hack it all up
He was a wealth of information about trucking. He was interested in the industry, the politics of the industry, the business part of trucking, but most of all 'passionate' about the 'journey of the truck driver', and helping drivers get the most out of their career.
It was nice to see the workshop and the things dave used to keep that old pete looking and running good. I am still sorry for your guys loss. Ill keep watching your videos when i can. I also hope you guys know how much of a positive impact you all made on the trucking industry.
I know it may be hard for you Cathy, but for those of us who followed Dave and Smart Trucking for years could you or Nick please 🙏🏻 give us some type of closure as to what happened to Dave. I’m so sorry for your loss 😢. All the trucking he did over the years and from the stories Dave told (“story time”) which was my favorite I always thought 💭 he must have a magnificent wife at home 🏡 to stick with him through all those trucking years. God bless you and your family!
I used bungy cords like they are going out of fashion - and I drive a multi combination tipper trailers (so people would think you wouldn't use them - but I do)! Oh! And extension cords! Yeah! I have so many of them I couldn't count them all!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
I find it rather sad to hear about Dave being spoken about in the past tense, I don’t think I will ever get used to it. I’m so glad that I got to know him as well as you and Nick here on this channel. Dave and I had a lot of similar experiences especially while trucking in California. He’d bring up Bruce’s Truck Stop in Bakersfield and I’d say, “oh yeah, I remember that place” or I’d mention Rip Griffin and how we all jokingly called it “Ripoff Griffin” even though it really wasn’t a ripoff, we just liked to call it that. 😂 Dave was a good guy and I really do miss him. I hope that you guys are all doing as well as can be expected. Thanks for keeping Dave’s memory and legacy alive. Also, I saw April Wine in concert back in 1981, great show! I also like Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and Alice In Chains. My favorite band of all time (and Dave knew this) was a brilliant little 3 piece band from Toronto, RUSH!
SoCal. That's so cool for me to know. Even your music tastes were similar. 👍♥ He valued his friendship with those who attended the regular LiveStreams. Dave never referred to you or those others by their real names... Always the UA-cam Handle, much like a CB handle I guess. During some of those streams (and after), we'd laugh so hard at the silliness and fun we had. Good times for sure. Miss those times like you would not believe. Thanks for the kind words, SoCal.❤❤
Gonna miss him im in cdl school now and already got alot of the info from this channel i started watching him when i was 13 14 years old and im now 20 wish i couldve met him and told him just how much he helped me and many other's im sure
Dave was a true old school journeyman trucker who Professed to be the best you can be at your craft he was Tuff but fair a true Road technician Thankyou Dave
Dave lived and breathed "the art", ...the most Genuine of Truckers, to the bone! .... Very obvious it is from what we've seen from how that "work shop trailer" was organized! ... AND tying everything up, ever so sweetly, ...HE LOVED HEAVY METAL!!
Was a treat to see the shop and couldn t help being emotional when i saw the truck , remembering all the times Dave taught us so many things on that very location Can t wait to tour the truck next 👍 God bless ❤ from France
Never took the man for a rocker, that’s pretty cool 😎 I’m 62 but just 3 years into the industry, your work was one of my first channels I secured advise from and followed since, Love and prayers, God bless and be with all of you, a heartfelt Thanx for your efforts in building a tremendous channel that has had a positive impact in my life.
God bless you and yours! Im sorry for your loss! For the worlds loss also! And especially for the loss he will be to the youngsters! He taught them a lot of things that they used to could learn from an old timer on the cb radio back in the day! Ive been driving for 51 years, about the 2nd time I listened to him I subscribed! He was the epitome of what a truck driver was back in the day when we were all respected and our actions earned it!!! Sure going to miss his stories most of all !!! But even more the loss of a truly good individual whose love for other drivers and his fellow human beings was very evident! I will stay tuned! God Bless you all!!! God Bless the USA and keep on trucking!
Organizing and liquidating a loved ones possessions is so hard to do. Prayers for your strength as you do what has to be done. I hope the truck and the channel will still be able to continue in his honor. Peace and Love!
Thanks for another great video Smart Trucking to you Catherine and Nick I know it was bittersweet but I really loved this video and for allowing us other Truck Drivers to be apart of this. Dave had good taste in music I could definitely see him cruising in that Pete listening to Sammy Hagar. I started watching you guys from your early debut and have enjoyed it since. Dave was basically the Trucking Industries’ version of Mr. Feeney for us Truckers and we loved you guys for it.
Thank you for sharing Cathy and Nick. I never would’ve guessed Dave’s taste in music. Those were the same tunes. I grew up on. Cassette tapes had tons of them. Y’all have a blessed weekend thanks again.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I will never forget the great, helpful tips you both gave that would help make everyday tasks easier. From how to be safe out on the road to saving some money at truck stops. Smart Trucking was and still is my go to. Thanks for still letting us drivers be a part of what you and Dave started.👍♥️
You lost a legend. I'll be honest this loss has been super hard. I've been thinking about him alot and I just cry. I hope you will keep the truck if you can. Although I wish I had the funds to take it and run it on the road in memory of him. This is hard and refuse to believe this is real. I seriously love you all so much!!
I feel the same way my friend. I'd love to be able to keep the truck. Not sure it's the practical thing to do. It'll rust out and that would be even more sad. Dave would have wanted it to do what it was meant to do. Haven't quite decided the best path as of yet. I wake up in the morning still and also believe it's real. Hugs and love to you my friend.
Good to see you dealing with these things, it has to be difficult, but there is no point putting off for later. Thank you for sharing the memories. Don't forget to do story time...
That last thing you pulled out of the cb bin was a SWR meter? Used for calibrating the cb to the antenna. Those clamps for the turbo intakes or air to air system of the engine I believe. Carrying a spare set of those will save you butt in the middle of nowhere lol
Bwahahahahahahaha! It must be something in common that all of us old truckies, regardless of where in the world we live!!! We tend to be bower birds and collect krud like lights, tools - oh ... and knives. We call them "Stanley knives" here, but those cover all types of retractable blades!!!! The more I see of Dave's clips, and now with this video, the more I realise he and I had in common .... and probably the more we were different. ONE thing I know is that I think I woulda really liked him, if we ever met.
stay strong kathy and nick, sorry if i miss spelt ur names, videos got me all misty eyed, my dad was a local trucker i walways wanted to go long hauling but life happens and daves videos were always my favorite
Still trying to wrap my head around The passing of another legend. The lettuce 🥬 king seems to have lost a green leaf or a head of lettuce this time. The miles I'm gonna drive from now on are gonna be longer and lonelier.
Lots of 'doo-dads' Roger, that's for sure. Thousands and thousands of them.... My grandfather had a toolshed, and Dave set up his shop just like my Grandfather's... he was a trucker too.
I’m just a little confused with the truck(s). This blue Peterbuilt is beside this storage trailer. Is there a black one at another location? Such as, another location? Glad you’re continuing these vids. Thank you.
I dont know what your plans for the Pete is, but woud be a great option to raffle it. Donate some of the money to a truckers charity and keep some to help your family out.
Also if at any point your willing to part with Dave's truck I would recommend you contact the Iowa 80 truck stop so they can put it in their museum. They have trucks on display they don't own, so you could loan it to them for public display. Dave gained a big following on UA-cam. Im pretty sure that Iowa 80 would love to put it on display with a plaque in their museum talking about him and his history. The Iowa 80 museum maintains every truck in pristine condition. If you ask them about displaying it and they put it in their museum it will not be outside sitting somewhere to degrade. They can immortalize his truck and memory in their museum for generations to see long after drivers are replaced by autonomous trucks. If you loan it to them for display you will not be giving up the truck, you will still own it and they will keep it from degrading preserving it for your heirs. Please don't let his old girl go to a junkyard or someone that won't take care of it. Please consider asking the Iowa 80 truck stop if they will display it in their museum.
GerDay Catherine (and Nick). Firstly, I am sooooo glad to see you're continuing Dave's channel. Doubtless it might take a different format, simply because there will only ever be one of him, however I'm damned sure you can visit your own perspective. I have to say that when you picked up the bolt cutters and mumbled "Bolt cutters weigh more than I do" I 'bout had to chuckle, then when you struggled to cut the lock, you had me chuckling again. So far, the video is generally serious (only into it a couple of minutes) but it's easy to see how (or why) Dave loved you! This IS a sad and difficult time, but so far in this clip you are presenting as so personable. More comments to follow! BTW, please feel free to remove/delete/whatever my comments as I suffer badly for big fat feet in mouth disease!
Nothing to correct here my friend. Thank you for the wonderful support and kind words. It was hard doing the video. I had to be in the right mindset to do it. I am planning on doing the same style of video with the truck... that one I am not looking forward to really. That will be more of a challenge for my emotions for sure. That truck has been part of our lives for a long time..... and every time I look at it, I can picture Dave driving it, or working on it.
@@SmartTrucking GerDay again, Catherine. On reflection ….. Naturally, for those of us who didn’t know Dave but vicariously through this channel, the perspective is completely different to yours. It is very remiss of me to pontificate about “keeping his dream alive” or some such is from OUR perspective because we see it as such a valuable community resource. What we DON’T see/take into account is the fact that recording videos most probably tears the very heart and soul from you. Perhaps recording clips MAY assuage the hell you’re going through, or, perhaps, it may exacerbate it. Either way, only you can know that. Regardless, my thoughts and prayers remain extended to you and don’t worry about what we punters “demand”, because in the final analysis you need to do what’s right for you,and I certainly support you in any case. Just don’t feel obligated, but also know that at least this old fart knows you would and could do him proud. And you know what? If you do break down when you get around to filming the truck clip I’ll bet not a single Mong out here would feel any less. Now I should shut up before I change feet!!!!! Kindest regards Indy
Hey Outbacktraveller. I got a good chuckle from your comments. I appreciate your perspective on this. I do plan to keep the channel going. Honestly, as hard as it is to watch the videos we've created over the years, for the most part, it's been a comfort for me. Nick and I feel that sharing the story is the right thing to do. Thank you for allowing us to share our story and being supportive. It means alot. So many people, like you didn't meet Dave in person, but still feel a strong bond and connection with him. He was just that kind of guy. Humble. A trucker. No frills. Nothing fancy. Just Dave. Sharing his trucking journey. We hope to fill in some of the gaps and continue the journey. Hugs to you. ❤❤❤❤❤
He seemed to like the Cobra 29s in that little foot warmer that went with it CB radios are a lifesaver on the road and I believe they should be mandated in trucks even though I believe we have too many mandates that would be a good one
Hey there Driver. So glad you took the time to check out this evening's video. It was very different for me being on the other side of the camera. Did I cover everything in the video? Any thing I left out? "I think I said CD'S in the video, when I should have said cassette tapes." Oopsy.
I didn't know Radio Shack
Made c b radios that's pretty cool to see
No Catherine you didn't leave anything out, you nailed it!
Really enjoyed your video Kathy
@SmartTrucking
from 20:45-22:04 those are cassette tapes not CDs.
Just a thought, what about going back and reposting all of Dave's advice content from the beginning? It may keep it current in the UA-cam algorithm and generate more views. Plus, it's some of the best timeless trucker advice out there
Shortly after I got my CDL license I started watching Dave's videos for advice and guidance. One night after I'd had a few beers and was feeling a little emotional I left a long comment about how my deceased father had been a truck driver and I wanted to make him proud. I couldn't believe that Dave actually responded to my babbling comment and told me that he was sure that my dad would be proud. Now I'm just hoping that I make Dave proud.
I would have never guessed that he enjoyed listening to some of the same types of music that I did back in the day.
Thank you for making this video and sharing some of his personal belongings with us. Personal connections aren't often associated with UA-cam content creators and audiences but you and Dave have been an exception to that rule.
Man we all lost someone with his passing. He was your grandpa, your uncle, your dad, he touched so many of us in so many ways that someone would be proud to have just one of those avenues covered. I learned so much from him that would take me 10 years to figure out. God broke the mold with Dave. I know he made videos and I haven’t met him in person, but what he’s accomplished doing what he loved not a lot of people can do. Dave always stuck out in my head as the immediate go to guy for advice. He had the answer to everything. He was a rockstar and an absolute master of his craft. I would watch every single piece of content he created, start to finish. And I never ever got bored of soaking up any piece of advice he gave. One of a kind doesn’t do Dave justice. He was beyond that. He was in a league of his own. I have to applaud you guys for keeping his legacy going, if I lost someone like him I would shut everything down and try to pick up the pieces. And honestly I don’t think I’d be able to. You and your son are just as amazing for wanting to keep everything going. Forever have our respect for all of you.
Same! I feel the same!
Thank you for saying so well what so many, including myself, are thinking.
God really broke the mold with Dave and I'm am very fortunate to have met him in Morris Illinois at the R place restaurant. He loved that place. Sorry but im really having a hard time with this one it really hurts
I miss Dave’s videos already, He was only one of the very few great trucking channels on UA-cam!
It’s tough for a widow to sort through their loved ones treasures. Even harder to do it for an audience. Kudos to you Catherine and Nick.
I'll be honest this was hard to watch and I cried. Alot!!!
Thank you, Ma'am, for this clip and for continuing Dave's .... I dunno .... mission, I guess. It probably sound super dumb from someone who never met him and never could've met him, but he really had an impact in my opinion. Just ... thanks.
Kindest regards
Indy
He was a legend, he will never be replaced
Dave was truly a remarkable man, I will never forget all the lessons, humor, and insight he gave me over the years.
Shave knows she is already getting rid of his stuff shame the parts I kinda understand but tools and trailer not and I hope the lettuce king would but his truck and he keep it so she won't just sell it to first buyer and they hack it all up
For several years I enjoyed watching Smart Trucker. Dave always made me laugh and I learned many lessons about trucking.
I miss Dave. Sadly missed never forgotten.
I learned more from Dave than i did in cdl school
He was a wealth of information about trucking. He was interested in the industry, the politics of the industry, the business part of trucking, but most of all 'passionate' about the 'journey of the truck driver', and helping drivers get the most out of their career.
Same
It was nice to see the workshop and the things dave used to keep that old pete looking and running good. I am still sorry for your guys loss. Ill keep watching your videos when i can. I also hope you guys know how much of a positive impact you all made on the trucking industry.
Daves advice kept me afloat my 1st year driving. I will always be thankful to him for that. He seemed like a good soul.
He _was_ a good soul.
Wow …..Dave was a metal head….i never would have thought
Hope that George Thorogood tape had gear jammer on it and he cranked it
I would’ve never thunk it either
Old school trucking dies a little more each day Dave always did a great job of keeping it alive
I know it may be hard for you Cathy, but for those of us who followed Dave and Smart Trucking for years could you or Nick please 🙏🏻 give us some type of closure as to what happened to Dave. I’m so sorry for your loss 😢. All the trucking he did over the years and from the stories Dave told (“story time”) which was my favorite I always thought 💭 he must have a magnificent wife at home 🏡 to stick with him through all those trucking years. God bless you and your family!
I used bungy cords like they are going out of fashion - and I drive a multi combination tipper trailers (so people would think you wouldn't use them - but I do)! Oh! And extension cords! Yeah! I have so many of them I couldn't count them all!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
Well done Lady, well done. Keep up the good work.
I find it rather sad to hear about Dave being spoken about in the past tense, I don’t think I will ever get used to it. I’m so glad that I got to know him as well as you and Nick here on this channel. Dave and I had a lot of similar experiences especially while trucking in California. He’d bring up Bruce’s Truck Stop in Bakersfield and I’d say, “oh yeah, I remember that place” or I’d mention Rip Griffin and how we all jokingly called it “Ripoff Griffin” even though it really wasn’t a ripoff, we just liked to call it that. 😂 Dave was a good guy and I really do miss him. I hope that you guys are all doing as well as can be expected. Thanks for keeping Dave’s memory and legacy alive. Also, I saw April Wine in concert back in 1981, great show! I also like Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and Alice In Chains. My favorite band of all time (and Dave knew this) was a brilliant little 3 piece band from Toronto, RUSH!
SoCal. That's so cool for me to know. Even your music tastes were similar. 👍♥ He valued his friendship with those who attended the regular LiveStreams. Dave never referred to you or those others by their real names... Always the UA-cam Handle, much like a CB handle I guess. During some of those streams (and after), we'd laugh so hard at the silliness and fun we had. Good times for sure. Miss those times like you would not believe. Thanks for the kind words, SoCal.❤❤
Gonna miss him im in cdl school now and already got alot of the info from this channel i started watching him when i was 13 14 years old and im now 20 wish i couldve met him and told him just how much he helped me and many other's im sure
Great guy, very knowledgeable and a great teacher about trucking
People work most of their lives. And when you pass, all you take with you are memories. We truly don’t have freedom. We are all work horses.
Dave was a true old school journeyman trucker who Professed to be the best you can be at your craft he was Tuff but fair a true Road technician Thankyou Dave
A Legend Of Trucking.
RIP Dave.
Dave lived and breathed "the art", ...the most Genuine of Truckers, to the bone!
.... Very obvious it is from what we've seen from how that "work shop trailer" was organized!
... AND tying everything up, ever so sweetly, ...HE LOVED HEAVY METAL!!
Thank you for allowing us into his life just a little bit more. You didn't have to share this with us but it's greatly appreciated.
I started watching him nine years ago and treasured watching his videos!!!!
Was a treat to see the shop and couldn t help being emotional when i saw the truck , remembering all the times Dave taught us so many things on that very location
Can t wait to tour the truck next 👍
God bless
❤ from France
Never took the man for a rocker, that’s pretty cool 😎
I’m 62 but just 3 years into the industry, your work was one of my first channels I secured advise from and followed since, Love and prayers, God bless and be with all of you, a heartfelt Thanx for your efforts in building a tremendous channel that has had a positive impact in my life.
I am so glad to hear that the content has helped you in some way.
Thank you for continuing Dave's legacy. Hope you are planning on re-playing his old original videos. Thank you again!
God bless you and yours! Im sorry for your loss! For the worlds loss also! And especially for the loss he will be to the youngsters! He taught them a lot of things that they used to could learn from an old timer on the cb radio back in the day! Ive been driving for 51 years, about the 2nd time I listened to him I subscribed! He was the epitome of what a truck driver was back in the day when we were all respected and our actions earned it!!! Sure going to miss his stories most of all !!! But even more the loss of a truly good individual whose love for other drivers and his fellow human beings was very evident! I will stay tuned! God Bless you all!!! God Bless the USA and keep on trucking!
My condolences to you and your family. R.I.P Dave😢
Glad to see you smiling again Cathy. 🙏
This has to be so hard for you. Thank you for this! I watched Dave for what feels like all of the time I've been a trucker for 9 ish year's.
Yes, it was a difficult thing to get started.
I thought the same thing. How would my wife feel going through all of my things, and every 5 seconds, another memory ...geez
Sorry for your loss. I know the feeling of losing a loved one. Thanks for your courage. Keep on trucking with Dave . @@SmartTrucking
Organizing and liquidating a loved ones possessions is so hard to do. Prayers for your strength as you do what has to be done. I hope the truck and the channel will still be able to continue in his honor. Peace and Love!
Good to hear from you!! Really am missing Dave also!! Good memories
Thanks for another great video Smart Trucking to you Catherine and Nick I know it was bittersweet but I really loved this video and for allowing us other Truck Drivers to be apart of this. Dave had good taste in music I could definitely see him cruising in that Pete listening to Sammy Hagar. I started watching you guys from your early debut and have enjoyed it since. Dave was basically the Trucking Industries’ version of Mr. Feeney for us Truckers and we loved you guys for it.
Thanks Catherine gonna miss him.Good video!
Took us awhile before we could tackle this. But it had to be done.
Not gonna lie i cried watching this and this one waamr eaay to watch foe me@@SmartTrucking
Thanks Cathy I felt it when you paused looking at the Truck. Sending you love ❤
Thank you for sharing Cathy and Nick. I never would’ve guessed Dave’s taste in music. Those were the same tunes. I grew up on. Cassette tapes had tons of them. Y’all have a blessed weekend thanks again.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
yes kat those trailers where the industry standard for a long long time
We're still here, Dave's legacy lives on
And we will keep it going! Now days I run these roads for Dave.
I will never forget the great, helpful tips you both gave that would help make everyday tasks easier. From how to be safe out on the road to saving some money at truck stops. Smart Trucking was and still is my go to. Thanks for still letting us drivers be a part of what you and Dave started.👍♥️
Thank you for the tour of Dave's personal space. ❤
Dave certainly had good taste in music!
You lost a legend. I'll be honest this loss has been super hard. I've been thinking about him alot and I just cry. I hope you will keep the truck if you can. Although I wish I had the funds to take it and run it on the road in memory of him. This is hard and refuse to believe this is real. I seriously love you all so much!!
I feel the same way my friend. I'd love to be able to keep the truck. Not sure it's the practical thing to do. It'll rust out and that would be even more sad. Dave would have wanted it to do what it was meant to do. Haven't quite decided the best path as of yet. I wake up in the morning still and also believe it's real. Hugs and love to you my friend.
Great video! Hope to see more great content from you guys. Again, sorry for your loss.
That had to be tough, you did well 🙏
It was a tough one. To be perfectly honest, we had a half dozen or so 'false starts' as I wasn't sure I could do it.
Good to see you dealing with these things, it has to be difficult, but there is no point putting off for later. Thank you for sharing the memories. Don't forget to do story time...
Wow I’m in total shock he was such a good yourtuber. RIP
Me too. I'm a 34 year old man and have cried alot over his passing. Dave was just so special
Dave is probably looking down right now saying "woman I had all that stuff organized " LOL
The trailer is usable, my company is running older trailers.
Thank you for sharing your process. I am a widower so i know what its like. I hope you guys find peace and closure. All the best moving forward.
Those were cassettes they didnt scratch or skip. Awesome choice of road music. Loved seeing Alice in Chains in there!
Yes, he had his own unique taste in music. 👍👍♥
Love the old CB radios
and a Fruehauf was a tough and very well built trailer back in the day - but that also made them heavy
I'm sorry for his passing!!!
Lot of neat stuff inside the trailer. You can never have enough ratchet straps.
Love the way you ended the video rip and my condolences 😊❤
You know we pondered whether to do a different ending. But we went with the traditional. Nothing else seemed to fit just right. ❤
We all feel your loss, always enjoyed the videos and I felt he was a friend and fellow driver
It takes time to heal after such a great loss, but it does get better.
That was a great video of his shop.may God keeps you and your family in his Grace
Prayers 🤲🙏
Condolences 🙏
Sorry for your loss😢
That Texas Star is worth some money.
Sending my respect and love to all of you! 🙏
Sure miss him ❤️🇨🇦
Saved my life taught me what I needed to attain my cdl😢
thanks so much kat i needed that
You guys were the very first truckers i followed. Found your Facebook page back in 2009 or 2014?
That last thing you pulled out of the cb bin was a SWR meter? Used for calibrating the cb to the antenna. Those clamps for the turbo intakes or air to air system of the engine I believe. Carrying a spare set of those will save you butt in the middle of nowhere lol
I wonder if he had a 100 amp linear and the power microphone. I had them both, with the Cobra 29 back in the early’70’s!
Kathy, it's amazing how handy zip ties can bail you out of a problem. I really miss listening to Dave.
Bwahahahahahahaha! It must be something in common that all of us old truckies, regardless of where in the world we live!!! We tend to be bower birds and collect krud like lights, tools - oh ... and knives. We call them "Stanley knives" here, but those cover all types of retractable blades!!!!
The more I see of Dave's clips, and now with this video, the more I realise he and I had in common .... and probably the more we were different. ONE thing I know is that I think I woulda really liked him, if we ever met.
Man, this is tough.
stay strong kathy and nick, sorry if i miss spelt ur names, videos got me all misty eyed, my dad was a local trucker i walways wanted to go long hauling but life happens and daves videos were always my favorite
I'll be honest I have cried multiple times like I am now. This video was super hard to watch I'll be honest. Dave was really somthing special ❤
Still trying to wrap my head around The passing of another legend. The lettuce 🥬 king seems to have lost a green leaf or a head of lettuce this time. The miles I'm gonna drive from now on are gonna be longer and lonelier.
I still don't wanna believe it. This one is super hard to deal with
as his wife you should have a key to everything --- mine dose -- except my little bit of extra cash LOL
I’m just wondering if the lettuce King has been picked out to carry on with Dave’s experience with trucking?
Dave 🚛❤️🕊️
alot of us still use all that stuff
RIP trucker Dave
It looks like some of the stuff that I have collected over the many years from the electronics, to the straps, the wire ties, tools, and doo dads!
Lots of 'doo-dads' Roger, that's for sure. Thousands and thousands of them.... My grandfather had a toolshed, and Dave set up his shop just like my Grandfather's... he was a trucker too.
Same cb as mine
I’m just a little confused with the truck(s). This blue Peterbuilt is beside this storage trailer. Is there a black one at another location? Such as, another location? Glad you’re continuing these vids. Thank you.
I dont know what your plans for the Pete is, but woud be a great option to raffle it. Donate some of the money to a truckers charity and keep some to help your family out.
Yes, those are exhaust system clamps
Also if at any point your willing to part with Dave's truck I would recommend you contact the Iowa 80 truck stop so they can put it in their museum. They have trucks on display they don't own, so you could loan it to them for public display.
Dave gained a big following on UA-cam. Im pretty sure that Iowa 80 would love to put it on display with a plaque in their museum talking about him and his history.
The Iowa 80 museum maintains every truck in pristine condition. If you ask them about displaying it and they put it in their museum it will not be outside sitting somewhere to degrade. They can immortalize his truck and memory in their museum for generations to see long after drivers are replaced by autonomous trucks.
If you loan it to them for display you will not be giving up the truck, you will still own it and they will keep it from degrading preserving it for your heirs. Please don't let his old girl go to a junkyard or someone that won't take care of it. Please consider asking the Iowa 80 truck stop if they will display it in their museum.
I agree I know it sounds bad but I'd hate to see that truck go to someone who might just screw it up.
RIP ❤.
Just curious what did he die of. We are the same age. I retired from trucking after 50 years also. 2 years ago . Made me a little nervous
Wow!
Wow Alice In Chains Facelift (that was their best album imo)
I would like to buy the peterbilt if you ever wish to sell it
GerDay Catherine (and Nick).
Firstly, I am sooooo glad to see you're continuing Dave's channel. Doubtless it might take a different format, simply because there will only ever be one of him, however I'm damned sure you can visit your own perspective.
I have to say that when you picked up the bolt cutters and mumbled "Bolt cutters weigh more than I do" I 'bout had to chuckle, then when you struggled to cut the lock, you had me chuckling again. So far, the video is generally serious (only into it a couple of minutes) but it's easy to see how (or why) Dave loved you! This IS a sad and difficult time, but so far in this clip you are presenting as so personable. More comments to follow!
BTW, please feel free to remove/delete/whatever my comments as I suffer badly for big fat feet in mouth disease!
Nothing to correct here my friend. Thank you for the wonderful support and kind words. It was hard doing the video. I had to be in the right mindset to do it. I am planning on doing the same style of video with the truck... that one I am not looking forward to really. That will be more of a challenge for my emotions for sure. That truck has been part of our lives for a long time..... and every time I look at it, I can picture Dave driving it, or working on it.
@@SmartTrucking GerDay again, Catherine.
On reflection …..
Naturally, for those of us who didn’t know Dave but vicariously through this channel, the perspective is completely different to yours. It is very remiss of me to pontificate about “keeping his dream alive” or some such is from OUR perspective because we see it as such a valuable community resource. What we DON’T see/take into account is the fact that recording videos most probably tears the very heart and soul from you.
Perhaps recording clips MAY assuage the hell you’re going through, or, perhaps, it may exacerbate it. Either way, only you can know that. Regardless, my thoughts and prayers remain extended to you and don’t worry about what we punters “demand”, because in the final analysis you need to do what’s right for you,and I certainly support you in any case.
Just don’t feel obligated, but also know that at least this old fart knows you would and could do him proud.
And you know what? If you do break down when you get around to filming the truck clip I’ll bet not a single Mong out here would feel any less.
Now I should shut up before I change feet!!!!!
Kindest regards
Indy
Hey Outbacktraveller. I got a good chuckle from your comments. I appreciate your perspective on this. I do plan to keep the channel going. Honestly, as hard as it is to watch the videos we've created over the years, for the most part, it's been a comfort for me. Nick and I feel that sharing the story is the right thing to do. Thank you for allowing us to share our story and being supportive. It means alot. So many people, like you didn't meet Dave in person, but still feel a strong bond and connection with him. He was just that kind of guy. Humble. A trucker. No frills. Nothing fancy. Just Dave. Sharing his trucking journey. We hope to fill in some of the gaps and continue the journey. Hugs to you. ❤❤❤❤❤
Catherine, that is not a “grease gun with sealant”. That is a caulking gun. Lol, you are too cute.
He seemed to like the Cobra 29s in that little foot warmer that went with it CB radios are a lifesaver on the road and I believe they should be mandated in trucks even though I believe we have too many mandates that would be a good one
Wavin the hand from Las Vegas.
Viva
maybe o threw it again with still pictures put it up on a kijji or craigslist maybe as best offer as that stuff still save a driver money
Sell it to someone looking for a storage trailer. They use to be a hot commodity.
And that’s why I bought a 4 1/2” grinder. No more bolt cutters for me!
I had so many keys to go through, bolt cutters were the faster way in. :)
What are you doing with his truck?@@SmartTrucking
Watch our next video and we'll cover that. 👍
Oh my, Alice in Chains Facelift. I would have never guessed in a million years.