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Hope you had a great thanksgiving Alex, if you ever get a chance to deliver for Pepsi, I work at a DC in Northern Michigan, we get water(Aquafina) and Gatorade in from out of state, but Pepsi is hauled by our own company drivers from the production centers. It would be great the meet you. Safe travels
Lol when I was new I did alot of "renovations" to the curbs of America's intersections. I kept hitting them because I still didn't get the sense of how wide I needed to turn
I saw you in Tennessee! I saw your variant truck and took note of the name on the trailer cause i thought "surely its not him", but now I know it was! Thought it was cool. Safe travels and hopefully you'll get to come through again.
Most newer trucks have a suspension gauge that tells you the psi on your drive axles. Don’t rely on it until you get some more experience. But pay attention to it, and note what the psi is empty, then the psi when loaded. This can sometimes help you if the shipper doesn’t have a scale. It gives you a chance to ballpark your adjustments before heading to a certified scale. And hopefully saves you some money and especially time from making several re-weighs.
The reason I don't put my gloves in my truck is because I use my gloves for everything.... Getting fuel, drop/hook to trailers, open trailer doors, etc. and you will get diesel fuel, grease, and dirt all over your gloves.
I saw on the news one time a truck hauling coors light got smashed by a car and there was over 10 thousand beer cans on the highway. Glad they picked you since you don’t drink I know I would’ve quality tested some
"There has to be an equation" LOLOL That was funny.. I was also hoping you would cook up a traditional Thanksgiving feast on that in-the-cab grill house you got there..LOL Safe travels!!
Alex, subtract the lighter weight from the heavier weight and divide by 2, then divided by 250 if the holes on the trailer are close together, 500 if the holes are far apart. Should tell you exactly how many holes to move the tandem.
Just asking cos I’m in the uk how come u slide your wheels cos we don’t do that in the uk or we can’t they are fixed apart from if someone has a container trailer
With all that cold beer you could have on heck of a truck stop party. Thanks again for the ride along. By the way it’s either a delivery or a pickup. It can’t be both. 😂😂😂
@@KatsuKasuu Well technically his company is an OTR single shipment company. They might so LTL I’m not sure but he always says that. Didn’t mean for you to get you steering wheel holders so busy pulling at your bunched up panties.
You should do a live stream before a delivery one day and we can see a delivery from start to finish. I used to ride with my dad when I was a kid and I miss that shit fr. lol
Great video buddy! I especially enjoyed you including and jammin to the awesome tune! Very artistic and fresh! Safe travels! ❤😊 BTW.. what was that tune?
There is one measurement you forgot and that’s bridge having your trlr axles all the way back on a 53 ft trailer is in excess of bridge law. You need to be able to axle weight and be in bridge. Which is a measurement from king pin of trailer to center of tandem of trailer except in cali which is kingpin to I think center of front axle on trailer
Hey Alex, your MOTOR BRAKES actually act like DYNAMIC BRAKES on a locomotive. I have been practicing and I still have the judging part down, a friend of mine does local trucking. His boss had me do a couple local runs, but I really want to see more of Mid America. Variant had better have my Freightliner they promised me washed, I hate dirty trucks.
If someone wants to see what's like being a truck driver than your videos are the best..iv see a few🙃....in a steady week how much can you net a week with this job? Thx again for the great videos!!
@@deebly_goncerned ya some customers, will load you last if you don’t follow their instructions, it’s not just for efficiency, but also for safety , but ya the signs do not always appear at a lot of places and you really are better off staying out of the way of their day to day operations , unless they tell you where to dock or stage , thank you all the best be safe my friend;)
Hello alex, from asia here... still new to your channel, what does the thing you do with the trailer back rear do anyway ? is it a lock or something (the switch infront of your rear trailer wheels)? Really2 enjoying your channel, godspeed, and keep up the good work Alex.
that button is for unlocking the tandem wheels after that if he drive forward the tandems will go all the way back and the oposite way if he drive backward
That unlocks the tandems so they can slide, most shippers and receivers here in America require the driver to slide the tandems all the way back for safety reasons, also, sliding the tandems help with weight distribution when loaded
You should go to scale every single time you cannot trust the shipper plus you're playing with numbers that you are not sure of and you're making assumptions about the weight and where it is that can get you into trouble if you get pulled into a scale house
@@chuckt8457 they did not teach that that when I was going through the program I got it from a trainer once I started driving and then I learned how to do the axle weight on a calculator through UA-cam
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I live in Tennessee I'm towards the gallatin sumner county area I hope to see you on the roads or at a truck stop. Like the videos
Wassup my dog
Thanks
Especially when we were there and you will
@@ethansparks7730 snkaq I know that the other is that
How you doing Alex new to your channel we all appreciate how much truckers like you do for all of us keeping the world going round so thank you!
Thanks a lot for your content. I actually get great entertainment and enjoyment from watching these.
Alex’s karaoke time is the best time! Need more of these!
Hope you had a good Thanksgiving with family Alex! You are bold to venture to see the country at such a young age!
Thanks for the video and the hard work. Rooting for ya man!
10:42 Alex Happy.
Good song.
Trucking down the highway ! 🎶 🚛
Hope you had a great thanksgiving Alex, if you ever get a chance to deliver for Pepsi, I work at a DC in Northern Michigan, we get water(Aquafina) and Gatorade in from out of state, but Pepsi is hauled by our own company drivers from the production centers. It would be great the meet you. Safe travels
Brother your living your best life. Great positive attitude
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You make it look so easy. Especially the backing. That alloying docking ain’t no joke but I did it.
Lol when I was new I did alot of "renovations" to the curbs of America's intersections. I kept hitting them because I still didn't get the sense of how wide I needed to turn
I saw you in Tennessee! I saw your variant truck and took note of the name on the trailer cause i thought "surely its not him", but now I know it was! Thought it was cool. Safe travels and hopefully you'll get to come through again.
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I’ve learned so much from you and now me and my partner are about to take our cdp to get started for cdl training
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Such an inspirational person to me i want to do trucking at some point including youtube keep up the great videos Alex
Already trying to start youtube thanks to alex
@@SimplyCarYT your name has to change
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Definitely makes me respect the trucks on the road more.
Most newer trucks have a suspension gauge that tells you the psi on your drive axles. Don’t rely on it until you get some more experience. But pay attention to it, and note what the psi is empty, then the psi when loaded. This can sometimes help you if the shipper doesn’t have a scale. It gives you a chance to ballpark your adjustments before heading to a certified scale. And hopefully saves you some money and especially time from making several re-weighs.
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You've become a real pro. I'm proud of you.
Alex seeing you open up more singing like that is awesome just makes me like your videos that much more keep up the good work
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Alex. Ever think about placing your gloves near your seat and door. Keep u from locking and unlocking your side box all the time
I was thinking the same thing- it almost looks like there is a pocket in the door that would work fine.
The reason I don't put my gloves in my truck is because I use my gloves for everything.... Getting fuel, drop/hook to trailers, open trailer doors, etc. and you will get diesel fuel, grease, and dirt all over your gloves.
I used to place mine right at the bottom of the seat next to the door. I guess in time ALEX will find what’s good for him
Hello Alex. Be safe out there.
I saw on the news one time a truck hauling coors light got smashed by a car and there was over 10 thousand beer cans on the highway. Glad they picked you since you don’t drink I know I would’ve quality tested some
@Alex, the "T" is your Empty weight, not Tandems. Be safe out there!
Just went through Boston area the other day…. Convinced I saw your old Varient tractor 👍🏻 thanks for the content!!
as of now i am just blown away by the fact that the wheels of the trailer can be moved back or forwards. wow!
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Am.... am I watching Alex dance ? The fact that you transitioned into a song like a movie is amazing
Please do not follow these links this is not alex..
I like the "Monsters Inc." references. Totally agree!
Appreciate you being yourself
Seeing Alex vibe to the music made my day keep on trucking be safe I like that song what’s name of it
Blanket by Van Stee :)
Another GREAT video Alex. Keep them coming. Got to get you to India....
Been waiting for this 🎉
Im never late to watch your new videos
"There has to be an equation" LOLOL That was funny.. I was also hoping you would cook up a traditional Thanksgiving feast on that in-the-cab grill house you got there..LOL Safe travels!!
When your life is seen as a Monster INC movie your living your dream 🤛🛣🚛💰
Hey👋 Alex have a Great Weekend brother.
That is literally a good song.
Alex, you have arrived!!
Alex, stumbled across your vids. Fascinated how well you can operate a Semi at 23 years old. As for me, too intimidated.😅
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Great video!
Hey Alex my favorite truck driver 🚛 stay safe out there 👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👍🏾
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That song transition to full audio was well done
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T for Tare (aka empty weight) not tandem. Keep on trucking
Alex, subtract the lighter weight from the heavier weight and divide by 2, then divided by 250 if the holes on the trailer are close together, 500 if the holes are far apart. Should tell you exactly how many holes to move the tandem.
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Well done Alex 👏👍😉
Could G= Gross, T= Tare, N= Net? In which case the exact weight on your tandems is unknown.
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Love your videos
Most recycle places have scales on sight and will generally weigh your truck one axle at a time if you ask them.
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I like pulaski. Nice little area
Just asking cos I’m in the uk how come u slide your wheels cos we don’t do that in the uk or we can’t they are fixed apart from if someone has a container trailer
With all that cold beer you could have on heck of a truck stop party. Thanks again for the ride along. By the way it’s either a delivery or a pickup. It can’t be both. 😂😂😂
where I work we have trucks doing delivers on top of pickups to deliver so technically.
@@KatsuKasuu Well technically his company is an OTR single shipment company. They might so LTL I’m not sure but he always says that. Didn’t mean for you to get you steering wheel holders so busy pulling at your bunched up panties.
You should do a live stream before a delivery one day and we can see a delivery from start to finish. I used to ride with my dad when I was a kid and I miss that shit fr. lol
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the vibeeeee
Why you blurr out your truck number ? We already know it 😂
Quite the pop star!
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2 videos in and hooked !
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Can you make a video about how to drive through the curves.
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I am trying to get my CDL, good luck 👍
Great video buddy! I especially enjoyed you including and jammin to the awesome tune! Very artistic and fresh! Safe travels! ❤😊 BTW.. what was that tune?
I always watch your videos alex !!
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his T most likely meant tear weight. or weight of the load.
😂 All my Gosh 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I really like your voice🤷♀️ pretty cool you are out there seeing the world to...
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Best youtuber ever
Alex you was in Hannibal Missouri
Wow so young and so brave!!! Semi trucks are just intimidating to look at forget driving one
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Dude honestly as a truck driver it ain't so bad to have certain favorite lot lizards at varies locations
Didn't they have a scale there? Most scrap yards have scales to weigh truck in and out.
You need a Trans Am to block for you against any smokies. Keep on truckin'.
i don't know y but i love this content
Get your triple trailer endorsement and team up with somebody on fedex loads
Hey Alex what's up and I hope you are well
When you think, "I should be okay", that means you are not sure. You might want to weigh it to be sure.
what cameras do you use and how many?
Minus a estimate 12000 for steers
Wake up Alex 😂😂😂
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Alex AREN'T you watching the OWRLD CUP matches
Love the song!!!❤
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Have you ever crashed in your semi truck
Saw this video last month
12:47 one of my company truck In the shot. Lol
There is one measurement you forgot and that’s bridge having your trlr axles all the way back on a 53 ft trailer is in excess of bridge law. You need to be able to axle weight and be in bridge. Which is a measurement from king pin of trailer to center of tandem of trailer except in cali which is kingpin to I think center of front axle on trailer
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What was that song? It's catchy
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I haven't seen a ton your videos but he has said a lot of places remind him on monster inc lol. Am i wrong?
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Try not to bring up the fact you don’t drink alcohol Level: Impossible
Have you ever delivered beer to glazers beer in San Antonio? I’m a delivery driver for them!
Have you delivered to a spot that 1 in 10 million chance that you have? Lol
@@michaelnajera901 lmao i dont deliver to them. I deliver for them in town. Lol
Have you ever picked up a lot lizard? or encountered a lot lizard?
Hey Alex, your MOTOR BRAKES actually act like DYNAMIC BRAKES on a locomotive. I have been practicing and I still have the judging part down, a friend of mine does local trucking. His boss had me do a couple local runs, but I really want to see more of Mid America. Variant had better have my Freightliner they promised me washed, I hate dirty trucks.
If someone wants to see what's like being a truck driver than your videos are the best..iv see a few🙃....in a steady week how much can you net a week with this job? Thx again for the great videos!!
Cool song btw 👍
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Hello , I have a good question for you . What is the first thing you do when you pull up into the customers parking lot ?
Usually we are looking for signs that tell us where to go so we can get checked in
@@deebly_goncerned ya some customers, will load you last if you don’t follow their instructions, it’s not just for efficiency, but also for safety , but ya the signs do not always appear at a lot of places and you really are better off staying out of the way of their day to day operations , unless they tell you where to dock or stage , thank you all the best be safe my friend;)
I'm usually looking for a place to pee.
@@natehicks8323 it’s easier to find a lot lizard
Subtract roughly 12k from 42k
T weight or Tare Weight is total weight of tractor and trailer when empty
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You had better weigh that truck. Scrap yard will over load and just send it. They have a scale there you could have used….
Can anyone please tell me the name of the song really enjoyable lyrics
Isn't this the one that was too heavy for you and they told you too come back and drop it off?
How much time off u get?
Hello again truck man
Hello alex, from asia here... still new to your channel, what does the thing you do with the trailer back rear do anyway ? is it a lock or something (the switch infront of your rear trailer wheels)?
Really2 enjoying your channel, godspeed, and keep up the good work Alex.
that button is for unlocking the tandem wheels after that if he drive forward the tandems will go all the way back and the oposite way if he drive backward
That unlocks the tandems so they can slide, most shippers and receivers here in America require the driver to slide the tandems all the way back for safety reasons, also, sliding the tandems help with weight distribution when loaded
Nice. Thanks for the replies guys. TIL something new 👍
You should go to scale every single time you cannot trust the shipper plus you're playing with numbers that you are not sure of and you're making assumptions about the weight and where it is that can get you into trouble if you get pulled into a scale house
Do they not teach this in CDL training?
@@chuckt8457 they did not teach that that when I was going through the program I got it from a trainer once I started driving and then I learned how to do the axle weight on a calculator through UA-cam
same load you had from the other day you are delivering it after all
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Does Variant hire non experienced Drivers?
No
Let's go alex