#kenworth #logtruck #W990 Another episode of random log trucking clips. The truck is a 2022 Kenworth W990 hauling off the Caldor Fire in California. Enjoy the video!
Still looks dry out there. We got a lot of rain earlier this spring. Getting Hot and dry here now. Raking Our road into ur home. Thanks for sharing all the interesting information on a video.
It is dry, I filmed this in early March. We did get some rain and some a few weeks ago but it is drying up fast. Hope we make it through the summer. Thanks for watching
So many mini dials on the dashboard of these USA trucks compared to our trucks in the UK. I would love to move to the US or Canada and do this type of work instead of the liquid tanker work I do in the UK.
Another video that shows just how dry the woods are. I was surprised you went out to Sly Park then over to Sonora! Have seen your old truck several time on 50 down towards Sacramento. See you on the 11 if not before!
Hey Ed, I've been to Lincoln a couple times but didn't see you, even drove by that Bickford Ranch job looking for you. We've been hauling a lot down to Sonora I think Lincoln has plenty coming from the Dixie fire. See you in June, I think just bringing the log truck. Thanks for watching.
Your Clutch is grabby you say,, Kenworth clutch linkage from the cab to Trans Bell Housing is configured that when engaging clutch engine torque lifts the drivers side and if the motor mount on drivers is not 100% as it lifts its just like taking your foot off the clutch causing the grabby feel.. loose passenger motor mount will occur when starting in reverse..
I'm scared! That's looks to scarey to me. How do you do it. That's so dangerous. Great video. Try a 18 speed Eaton ultrashift plus transmission. Once you do you wonder why you didn't do it sooner. Great video. No brakes! OMG! Look out for that tree!
Thanks Cody, I got some new stacks for it, 48 inch I think I could have gone with 54 inches. Glad you like, I like the straight look too. Thanks for watching
Never use the brakes, that what I learned when I got my cdl. Just look ahead and let her roll. When I learnt do drive a truck, most of them had manual gearboxes ( nearly every new truck is automatic over here), and we learned to skip gears for fuel efficiency (unless your truck is fully loaded). Do you skip gears when the truck is unloaded, and do you float the gears too?
Yes, I'm getting used to the hood. The worst part is it's so heavy I have a hard time opening it. It does seem to ride a bit better than my old one. Thanks for watching.
where are you located? My dad and brother drove in Idaho. My dad drove for Boise Cascade for 18 years then bought his own in 83. he drove it for 15 years. retired my brother bought his first one in 82 it was a 72 pete then in 89 he bought his first new KW then every 4 years he would buy a new one
I’m a new truck driver. I drive ltl at the moment but I am looking to transfer to driving log truck. Is there any advice you can give me to improve my chances to succeed?
That sounds great, the one thing with log trucking is that every load is different. You can be heavy on one side, so you want to be careful not to drive too fast around corners. Pay attention to your load when getting loaded, if it looks unsafe better to take the log off and go light. Tie your load down properly and make sure the wrappers are always tight. And just drive a safe speed, I get passed all the time on the road by other trucks, but I drive how I feel comfortable. If you are here in California, Sierra Pacific would be a good place to start, they will train you to drive for them. Good luck, hope this helps and thanks for watching.
On this haul it about a 6 hour round trip, and about 430 miles for 2 loads. Going to be long days this summer because we haven't got to the far away jobs yet. Thanks for watching.
Such an inept design with the engine and trolley brake. I have no idea why manufacturers continue to rethink ideas that work fine, on top of the fact they took a beautiful looking model (W900L) and replaced it with a transgendered looking abortion of a truck. Paccar ruined two American icons, but that seems to be the norm today.
I enjoyed the ride, nice country.
Thank you and thanks for watching.
Beautiful Country out there thanks for the ride along.
Thank you, it is pretty when everything is green.
Still looks dry out there. We got a lot of rain earlier this spring. Getting Hot and dry here now. Raking Our road into ur home. Thanks for sharing all the interesting information on a
video.
It is dry, I filmed this in early March. We did get some rain and some a few weeks ago but it is drying up fast. Hope we make it through the summer. Thanks for watching
Such a clean truck mate, love these little videos as well
Thanks Dean, thanks for watching.
So many mini dials on the dashboard of these USA trucks compared to our trucks in the UK. I would love to move to the US or Canada and do this type of work instead of the liquid tanker work I do in the UK.
what a beautiful truck.
Thank you
It's cool to rewatch these videos now that I've been there and got loaded by the same people.
You might see some familiar places, Thanks.
Springs hold fine loading with a shovel, but you really do need the bunk pin in the trailer bunk when loading under a front end loader.
I agree, I try to remember to put my bunk pin in when getting loaded with a front end loader. Thanks for the comment and for watching.
Sweet looking KW👍
Thank you and thanks for watching.
Another video that shows just how dry the woods are. I was surprised you went out to Sly Park then over to Sonora! Have seen your old truck several time on 50 down towards Sacramento. See you on the 11 if not before!
Hey Ed, I've been to Lincoln a couple times but didn't see you, even drove by that Bickford Ranch job looking for you. We've been hauling a lot down to Sonora I think Lincoln has plenty coming from the Dixie fire. See you in June, I think just bringing the log truck. Thanks for watching.
Your Clutch is grabby you say,, Kenworth clutch linkage from the cab to Trans Bell Housing is configured that when engaging clutch engine torque lifts the drivers side and if the motor mount on drivers is not 100% as it lifts its just like taking your foot off the clutch causing the grabby feel.. loose passenger motor mount will occur when starting in reverse..
Always stop at the bottom of the hill. Wrapper check, rock/tire check, and potty break haha
Copy that. Thanks for watching!
I know you have to run new trucks in Cali. because of CARB laws, but its still cool! Haha! Todd the retired trucker.
Yeah California takes the fun out of everything, sure miss the older trucks. Thanks for watching.
Chula de troke me acuerdo que yo y mi Compa llero sinpre te encontrábamos por el camino de sonora a pilimont
I'm scared! That's looks to scarey to me. How do you do it. That's so dangerous. Great video. Try a 18 speed Eaton ultrashift plus transmission. Once you do you wonder why you didn't do it sooner. Great video. No brakes! OMG! Look out for that tree!
Ha Ha you are funny. I'll stick to the manual for now. Maybe I can test drive your truck and see if I like the auto. Thanks for watching
@@FourthOver I'll bring it but you got to a video on it sir.
Another great video! It looks like you cut off the tips on your exhaust. Like the straight stack look!
Thanks Cody, I got some new stacks for it, 48 inch I think I could have gone with 54 inches. Glad you like, I like the straight look too. Thanks for watching
Cool video
Thank you and thanks for watching.
Never use the brakes, that what I learned when I got my cdl. Just look ahead and let her roll. When I learnt do drive a truck, most of them had manual gearboxes ( nearly every new truck is automatic over here), and we learned to skip gears for fuel efficiency (unless your truck is fully loaded). Do you skip gears when the truck is unloaded, and do you float the gears too?
I skip some gears when empty and float them too. The W990 has a pretty easy clutch pedal which is nice. Thanks for watching.
Are finally getting use to the big hood? Plus it sure looks a nice riding truck.
Yes, I'm getting used to the hood. The worst part is it's so heavy I have a hard time opening it. It does seem to ride a bit better than my old one. Thanks for watching.
Pretty sure I saw your old truck the w900 a couple days ago some lady driving back south on hwy 65
Probably was it, a gal named Donelle is driving it now, she's part owner of it. Thanks for watching.
where are you located? My dad and brother drove in Idaho. My dad drove for Boise Cascade for 18 years then bought his own in 83. he drove it for 15 years. retired my brother bought his first one in 82 it was a 72 pete then in 89 he bought his first new KW then every 4 years he would buy a new one
I'm here in California, I live outside of Jackson. This load came from near Pollock Pines and I took it to Sonora, Ca. Thanks for watching.
Is M.E.T closed all summer I usually head up that way at the beginning of July on the way to Bridgeport for vacation
It's open now, you should be good to go. Thanks for watching
how long you ben logging for i did 35 yrs logging here in New Zealand
25 years this year. Hopefully I'll get a gold watch and retire! Thanks for watching.
You ain t see nothing yet you seen New Zealand & Australia trucks cart bigger loads longer trailers as well
I’m a new truck driver. I drive ltl at the moment but I am looking to transfer to driving log truck. Is there any advice you can give me to improve my chances to succeed?
That sounds great, the one thing with log trucking is that every load is different. You can be heavy on one side, so you want to be careful not to drive too fast around corners. Pay attention to your load when getting loaded, if it looks unsafe better to take the log off and go light. Tie your load down properly and make sure the wrappers are always tight. And just drive a safe speed, I get passed all the time on the road by other trucks, but I drive how I feel comfortable. If you are here in California, Sierra Pacific would be a good place to start, they will train you to drive for them. Good luck, hope this helps and thanks for watching.
What is your around trip hrs
On this haul it about a 6 hour round trip, and about 430 miles for 2 loads. Going to be long days this summer because we haven't got to the far away jobs yet. Thanks for watching.
Such an inept design with the engine and trolley brake. I have no idea why manufacturers continue to rethink ideas that work fine, on top of the fact they took a beautiful looking model (W900L) and replaced it with a transgendered looking abortion of a truck. Paccar ruined two American icons, but that seems to be the norm today.