I grew up in family business and was my Dads shadow when I turned 17 I went to work for him driving truck and running heavy equipment the passion was there I could not get enough of it its hard work but love every bit of it I am 68 now and still love it
I plowed snow for 50 years before I retired, the last 25 years were at Chicago's O'Hare Field. !0 years in the hangers and the last 15 years in the parking lots. Ran a Cat 966 loader with a 32-foot-wide blade in the hangers and a 950 Cat loader loading snow out of the parking lots. I miss it a little. I also drove a salt truck for a different outfit. Yuor right about most people not wanting to work all the hours.
I would definitely recommend using your barn door when you are dumping snow. Will keep all that snow that comes over the top of your gate from scratching up that snazzy polish job you put on it 😎✌️
You are beautiful Mike!!! I remember my snow plowing / hauling days, certainly don't miss it. Great job, love the equipment, and your boss seems like one fantastic person to work for.
Great footage as always keep it up it must be nice too have a boss who’s not afraid to get dirty and not just sit behind a desk and bark at you on the two way radio he seems like a good guy 🇺🇸 👍🏻
Haha right on. I did this once also. Its pretty fun. Long hrs but somethin bout haulin snow around is fun to me. Kinda reminds me of doin it with Tonka trucks as a kid, boy those were fun days. Now its the real deal!😂💯🚛❄🚜
After doing this 37 years later it's hard for me to stay up like that anymore if I go past 2 days there's no sleep I'm pretty done start falling asleep props to you for getting her done
Nothing like snow removal and snow plowing long hours but I love it. I always say the same thing there’s gotta be something wrong with us for loving this work haha great vid keep them coming
Loved the view from the raised front of the trailer into the trailer interior. The raised box would make a great sled or ski run. You guys are working tons of time. You are making this 69-year- old tired just watching you. And I do lots of work.
I have to say I enjoy the heck out of your video! I’ve plowed snow in Minnesota since I was 17 years old! I’m now 48 and yes it is absolutely mentally draining! Have to on the top of your game the whole time your out! I’ve plowed 36 hrs straight with 2 2 hour power naps in the truck.
Mike, you're not only beautiful but humble too😉I just finished watching your 3 snowstorm videos. What an awesome job you did under extremely tough circumstances! Wow you guys got hammered! Don't hate me for it...but I was down in the Caribbean all last week...
Keep doing it. I had the dreaded Boston run today. It was my turn. I missed 2 stops 1 I couldn’t get in without ripping the truck up. The another the forklift couldn’t move.
Great video . snow plowing and hauling it has to be in your blood. We handle 80 accounts up here in northern NY. 40 years and still going. Keep up the good content.
I love hauling snow at night. No one is out they can load a whole lot of snow on you and it’s not heavy so I don’t feel like I’m tearing my truck up…and I just like working nights anyway. I feel like the work day goes by quicker.
some people think we are a pain disrupting traffic flow in neighborhoods while we clean up i had that issue in the 94 storm, the 95 and 96 storms plowing 140 and side streets while people were out trying to get to work .... well sorry people we are out there to keep the roads clean and safe for everyone so a few minutes off your time wont kill ya
I totally agree 💯, people are so self entitled that they have tunnel vision, they don't even notice us, they just know what they need and that's all that matters.
@@TheBostonTrucker the 96 storm plowing 140 i actually had another plow unit who wasnt even paying attention just bout knock me off the road (he was coming from behind and just kepting moving forward and i was running my ole Power Wagon crewcab dodge military truck(ole ft devens trucks ) with a 6 ft
is that straight calcium chloride liquid or antifreeze mixed with calcium chloride, Also are you using liquid or pellets? Im always having dirt freeze in mine in the winter.
U got just a few inches up there didn't u 🤣😂 I live in northern Indiana and we just got hit last night and today and Thursday supposed to get more I just ran a short run up to green bay and back and said screw it I'm not going back out in this crap lol stay safe Mike and keep up the videos
Porter greetings! 🇺🇸 Yo, that snow stuff isn’t that heavy, right? Stack it up like fluff, cover it and go. LOL! You have one of the COOLEST jobs around! ❄️ So the calcium stuff really makes a difference inside your trailer as well. I like that! Hey, it has to go somewhere! I do like the WD40 bit. It real looks dirty during the day, but looks like it does a really good job when you clean it off.🧐 It keeps you busy, gives you something to enjoy, makes you money. All good stuff! Looks like you’re still having fun doing it. Do you have any info to share on the DEF stuff? 🥰🤩✌️
@@TheBostonTrucker 🇺🇸 Diesel Exhaust Fluid with the regen stuff! Last year, before my brother passed away, we talked about looking at a IH Lonestar. We always liked their looks and thought maybe we could get one ordered. I just didn’t want to deal with this new Regen/DEF junk. Most of the used trucks we were finding were pretty much junk. Hey, hauling snow is just another load to haul, huh? Take care and stay safe! 🥰🤩✌️
Its a liquid product, we get it a 55 gallon drum. All our trailer drivers have it in a gallon pump sprayer. Spraying the liner especially if you know its going to be brutally cold out like its been. It helps prevent loaders from freezing to the liner. Its almost like an environmentally friendly oil. Our other 2 trailer drivers haul dirty dirt up to NH, and Maine for French or other contractors so its a little insurance to prevent loads from sticking. It gets delivered to us,I'm not sure where we get it. But it is called sand slip.
I wonder how vegetable based hydraulic oil would work? Be a real time saver, if the snow slid out of the loader bucket, just past flat, and you didn't have to bang it against the stops 3 times every bucket full.
Hey Mike did you use to drive that SuperLiner? I love the old R model Mack’s! I run a Peterbilt these days and it’s a lot easier on my old back than the Mack camel back suspension . Enjoy your videos! Doug Baird.
Hey BostonTrucker... Wow...so Tony gets in on the action, too! (perfect way to open your video, BTW). That's teamwork "par excellence", my friend.Great job, Mike... P.S. Instead of bringing those snacks along for the (plowing) ride, how's about packin' one of those "mother lode" meatball heroes...minus the cheese, of course!!
I pull a big coal bucket in EASTERN KY and WESTERN WVA I've always used a sprayer and airplane deicer it's 100% better than salt, antifreeze or diesel fuel
what i dont get is, if u hauling snow how to know your weight? or u jus ride a lil bit light goin off ya guages? but i doubt u gota hit a weigh station doin this anyways
Hey just had a quick question for you. I went through a local trucking school and got my class B CDL with air brake and drove a 10speed truck in that school specifically so I can drive tri axle dump trucks. Here in Philly I called about 10 tri axle companies and nobody will even think about hiring you unless you have 3 years experience driving a truck of that weight class. So how in the hell am I supposed to get experience when nobody will hire you when you are new to the industry? The only place that will hire me is Silvi Concrete but they expect their drivers to work 60-70hrs a week on a concrete truck including Saturdays which I cannot do. How can I get into driving tri axles as a newbi? If anyone has any advice, I'm all ears. This industry is the most prejudice and unfair thing that I've ever seen. Especially when I'm already qualified to drive those trucks. It's not a space ship or quantum physics. It's just a truck. No big deal.
It's a tough business. My best advice is to personally go door to door, meet the bosses and the owners, don't just fill out an application. Present yourself well, offer to start at the bottom whether it's washing and greasing trucks etc. and driving the smaller trucks. You have to stay persistent and you'll find something.
@@aaronmooney2131 Yeah meeting the right owner to take me under his wing and actually train me for 2 weeks is all I need. I can handle the rest. Just have to be in the game.
There he is Anthony out there busted his hump God bless tone God bless😊😊❤
Yes
Love the sound of the Old Mack truck reminds me of the old days 1985
It's always a thrill to hear an old Mack engine turn over!
I grew up in family business and was my Dads shadow when I turned 17 I went to work for him driving truck and running heavy equipment the passion was there I could not get enough of it its hard work but love every bit of it I am 68 now and still love it
That's really cool! Do you still love it?
Your boss is really a character. Hope one day I get to meet him in person.
He's a hoot! So are his kids who are my "real" bosses.
I plowed snow for 50 years before I retired, the last 25 years were at Chicago's O'Hare Field. !0 years in the hangers and the last 15 years in the parking lots. Ran a Cat 966 loader with a 32-foot-wide blade in the hangers and a 950 Cat loader loading snow out of the parking lots. I miss it a little. I also drove a salt truck for a different outfit. Yuor right about most people not wanting to work all the hours.
That is incredible accomplishment, I can't even imagine.
I would definitely recommend using your barn door when you are dumping snow. Will keep all that snow that comes over the top of your gate from scratching up that snazzy polish job you put on it 😎✌️
I'm aware but that's a lot of work! 😉
Love this. I do the same thing in Chicago. Not as much snow as you get!
Love the channel Mike! Catching up on all your older videos. Hopefully this will be the last big storm we will get. Come on summer!
Make some popcorn! 500 videos!
You are beautiful Mike!!! I remember my snow plowing / hauling days, certainly don't miss it. Great job, love the equipment, and your boss seems like one fantastic person to work for.
Thank you ☺️, I look forward to the day where I can say I don't miss it. Stay warm.
Great footage as always keep it up it must be nice too have a boss who’s not afraid to get dirty and not just sit behind a desk and bark at you on the two way radio he seems like a good guy 🇺🇸 👍🏻
Our boss and his kids work harder and work longer hours then the people they employ! That makes it easy to respect them and be thankful.
Haha right on. I did this once also. Its pretty fun. Long hrs but somethin bout haulin snow around is fun to me. Kinda reminds me of doin it with Tonka trucks as a kid, boy those were fun days. Now its the real deal!😂💯🚛❄🚜
Yeah for sure
After doing this 37 years later it's hard for me to stay up like that anymore if I go past 2 days there's no sleep I'm pretty done start falling asleep props to you for getting her done
It's rough! Not good for the body or mind.
WD 40 trick works on the frame too! Won't let locals haul snow here, they used to. Another great video Mike, Thanks.
Yes and on the wiring harnesses.
Nothing like snow removal and snow plowing long hours but I love it. I always say the same thing there’s gotta be something wrong with us for loving this work haha great vid keep them coming
Makes us wonder about some of our lifes choices!
Love the videos, great work... If you were in Ontario Canada I would bring you a thermos of espresso...
Thank you 😌
Loved the view from the raised front of the trailer into the trailer interior. The raised box would make a great sled or ski run. You guys are working tons of time. You are making this 69-year- old tired just watching you. And I do lots of work.
Thanks Ed! 😁
We don’t tarp snow pilling it as high as possible and go.
We don't tarp either unless we're getting on the highway.
I have to say I enjoy the heck out of your video! I’ve plowed snow in Minnesota since I was 17 years old! I’m now 48 and yes it is absolutely mentally draining! Have to on the top of your game the whole time your out! I’ve plowed 36 hrs straight with 2 2 hour power naps in the truck.
Thank you very much! I worked in Minnesota for 6 years, some of my favorite people come from there.
Losing the trucker body before the summer, the pizza and meatball sub withdrawal begins😂
There won't be any withdrawals because I need to ease of them slowly so the occasion pizza and meatballs.
Heh. Hauling snow in MA on roads planned by cows can’t be easy. Many aren’t really wide enough for 2 cars to pass each other safely.
Very true!
Mike, you're not only beautiful but humble too😉I just finished watching your 3 snowstorm videos. What an awesome job you did under extremely tough circumstances! Wow you guys got hammered! Don't hate me for it...but I was down in the Caribbean all last week...
Thank you so much, it's just work! No hate here, I'd love to be somewhere warm right now but I've got heat in the cab! Does that count? 😳
@@TheBostonTrucker even with heat in the cab, you still manage to look cool on your stool😎
Keep doing it. I had the dreaded Boston run today. It was my turn. I missed 2 stops 1 I couldn’t get in without ripping the truck up. The another the forklift couldn’t move.
Boston can be tough!
lotta snow Mike, good job brother, stay warm. Enjoyed the video
Thank you ☺️
Great video . snow plowing and hauling it has to be in your blood. We handle 80 accounts up here in northern NY. 40 years and still going. Keep up the good content.
That's amazing! Bet you never get bored.
Love the truck, ain’t nothing like hauling snow
Thank you! Getting washed tomorrow!
Great video. You’re a hard worker putting in the hours. Great equipment too and well cared for. Stay safe out there!!!
Thank you Bob I appreciate it ☺️
I love hauling snow at night. No one is out they can load a whole lot of snow on you and it’s not heavy so I don’t feel like I’m tearing my truck up…and I just like working nights anyway. I feel like the work day goes by quicker.
I like it too but if you worked all day as well, it can get long.
Still like seeing the Superliner. Learned to drive on a R-Model 5 speed. Great videos....
Old Macks are the best Macks! 😉
You guys are getting it done! Nice work
Got it done! 😁
I like how the back door of your trailer is the shiniest thing on the whole truck
Wish I could figure out how to do it on all sides!
@@TheBostonTrucker haha would be nice 🤣
Mike that's what we do stay safe and hammer down 👍
All in a days work, you know how it is.
Hi Michael great video as usual just love what you do. God that's some snow you guys have had. Stay warm mate looking forward to the next one.
Thank you David, there's more snow in the way.
@@TheBostonTruckerthat's just mad mate. More snow plowing for you?
Nice job Mike, gotta love that lined trailer!
Can't beat it!
some people think we are a pain disrupting traffic flow in neighborhoods while we clean up i had that issue in the 94 storm, the 95 and 96 storms plowing 140 and side streets while people were out trying to get to work .... well sorry people we are out there to keep the roads clean and safe for everyone so a few minutes off your time wont kill ya
I totally agree 💯, people are so self entitled that they have tunnel vision, they don't even notice us, they just know what they need and that's all that matters.
@@TheBostonTrucker the 96 storm plowing 140 i actually had another plow unit who wasnt even paying attention just bout knock me off the road (he was coming from behind and just kepting moving forward and i was running my ole Power Wagon crewcab dodge military truck(ole ft devens trucks ) with a 6 ft
is that straight calcium chloride liquid or antifreeze mixed with calcium chloride, Also are you using liquid or pellets? Im always having dirt freeze in mine in the winter.
It's calcium flakes.
@@TheBostonTrucker 10-4 thank you driver.
Good stuff and brings back fun memories,but i definitely do not miss Driving in NYC traffic for a living.
I don't miss it either
Another great video Mike. Looking forward to the next one.
Thank you, it'll be me washing my nasty truck!
Thank you Mike! Be safe!🇺🇸
Thanks Jamie
Nice work. Do you hit the trailer with calcium chlorine between each run or just at the beginning?
Usually just the beginning.
Great vid. Love to see a bit more driving footage KEEP ON TRUCKING
Thank you, I don't film much while driving unless I can fix the camera somewhere in the cab.
U got just a few inches up there didn't u 🤣😂 I live in northern Indiana and we just got hit last night and today and Thursday supposed to get more I just ran a short run up to green bay and back and said screw it I'm not going back out in this crap lol stay safe Mike and keep up the videos
My buddy was in Ft. Wayne last night giving me the nasty details.
Porter greetings! 🇺🇸 Yo, that snow stuff isn’t that heavy, right? Stack it up like fluff, cover it and go. LOL! You have one of the COOLEST jobs around! ❄️ So the calcium stuff really makes a difference inside your trailer as well. I like that! Hey, it has to go somewhere! I do like the WD40 bit. It real looks dirty during the day, but looks like it does a really good job when you clean it off.🧐 It keeps you busy, gives you something to enjoy, makes you money. All good stuff! Looks like you’re still having fun doing it. Do you have any info to share on the DEF stuff? 🥰🤩✌️
What's DEF? 🤷😸 Snows only have when you're putting your back into it. Loads of it aren't as they look. Have a great week my friend.
@@TheBostonTrucker 🇺🇸 Diesel Exhaust Fluid with the regen stuff! Last year, before my brother passed away, we talked about looking at a IH Lonestar. We always liked their looks and thought maybe we could get one ordered. I just didn’t want to deal with this new Regen/DEF junk. Most of the used trucks we were finding were pretty much junk. Hey, hauling snow is just another load to haul, huh? Take care and stay safe! 🥰🤩✌️
DOT officer- "let me see your bill of lading" lol
😂😆
what model is the Komatsu? I can't see a number on it.
270
That Superdog is awesome!
It's a great truck!
The man has more tricks than batsmans belt wd40 🤯
Just little tricks I pick up along the way.
Mad man Mike hauling snow with a gear stick in one hand and a camera stick in the other 👍😂😂
10-4 driver except my videos are all hands free but my gear shift isn't! 😊
Got to make room for the next storm. You videos are fun to watch thanks.
More coming tomorrow!
Giddy up
Do you listen to the Boston Bulldozer in the morning?
I've never heard of him. I've been listening to Howard Stern since 1988 in the morning.
What channel?
stay safe out there mike ! cant wait to see the new star!!!
Thank you, any day now!
What I use is sand slip mixed with vegetable oil to coat the liner. Go up 2 stages and the snow it out. Turn n burn.
I've never heard of sand slip, what is it and where do you get it?
Its a liquid product, we get it a 55 gallon drum. All our trailer drivers have it in a gallon pump sprayer. Spraying the liner especially if you know its going to be brutally cold out like its been. It helps prevent loaders from freezing to the liner. Its almost like an environmentally friendly oil. Our other 2 trailer drivers haul dirty dirt up to NH, and Maine for French or other contractors so its a little insurance to prevent loads from sticking. It gets delivered to us,I'm not sure where we get it. But it is called sand slip.
I wonder how vegetable based hydraulic oil would work? Be a real time saver, if the snow slid out of the loader bucket, just past flat, and you didn't have to bang it against the stops 3 times every bucket full.
I agree on you need to have screws lose to plow. But it’s very addicting
It's addicting but I think I'd have no problem sitting at home watching the plows go by!
@@TheBostonTrucker I agree
So, just curious. How much does a trailer load of snow weigh?
It's funny how heavy snow is when you're trying to shovel yet an over stuffed trailer is actually not that heavy.
@@TheBostonTrucker. So you have no idea
Have you ever scaled out to see what a full load of snow weighs?🤔
I have onboard scales but my new trailer hasn't got one yet but I have an idea. A super full load, I'm probably grossing out 80-90k so pretty light.
@@TheBostonTrucker pretty light for a full trailer but I wouldn’t say light in general lol
WoW
That's a lot of snow you guys moved away. Would be nice if you could do like in NYC and dump it in the river.
Thank you for sharing that with us.
That's illegal here if you get caught! 😉
. Oh yikes...!
I had no idea it's illegal up there. Great content and coverage, love your videos
Hey Mike use a fertilizer sprayer to put the calcium chloride down it's easier that wayv
Good idea.
Keep on haulin grass, and all that other stuff. Keep on keeping on.
10-4 driver
Hey Mike did you use to drive that SuperLiner? I love the old R model Mack’s! I run a Peterbilt these days and it’s a lot easier on my old back than the Mack camel back suspension . Enjoy your videos! Doug Baird.
I still run it sometimes when my truck is in the shop. I love Peterbilts! Did you see the one I drove recently to Ohio? It's back a few videos.
Mike love the videos bdw who's paying for the WD-40 for the aluminum you or the boss
Thanks Ari! They pay for everything I need but I do buy the occasional extra items like a can of WD-40.
Plus we pack close to 60 tons in the trailers down here
My scales are off but I don't think it's even the heavy.
Mike where you dumping the snow? Devens?
Not in Devens, at our own site.
@@TheBostonTrucker love the videos!
I liked the shot going through Ayer. I’ve spent lots of time there.
Thanks! Cute town. I was going around an accident.
Might have to try out that WD-40 on the wheels.
It works!
What is your weight when your loaded?
Not to heavy.
Hey BostonTrucker... Wow...so Tony gets in on the action, too! (perfect way to open your video, BTW). That's teamwork "par excellence", my friend.Great job, Mike...
P.S. Instead of bringing those snacks along for the (plowing) ride, how's about packin' one of those "mother lode" meatball heroes...minus the cheese, of course!!
Yes minus the 🧀!😆 Tony can't stay away, he loves to work, all his kids do.
Nice job snowman ☃️
Thank you 😊
Great video. So interesting. Thanks. 🙏 😊
Thank you Claire ☺️
Looking great!
Thank you 😊
Man, I love that Kenworth! Keep it up Mike, thanks! Todd the retired trucker.
Thank you very much 🥰
Have a great day stay safe out there
Thank you ☺️
Those wagons are babies up there
Watch it Mister! 😡 We haul 99K plus in those little wagons! 😚
I pull a big coal bucket in EASTERN KY and WESTERN WVA I've always used a sprayer and airplane deicer it's 100% better than salt, antifreeze or diesel fuel
I need a new sprayer! That's interesting but makes sense, they use it on planes.
Excelente video hermano
Muchos gracias
awesome vid dood!!!!
Thanks Harry!
what i dont get is, if u hauling snow how to know your weight? or u jus ride a lil bit light goin off ya guages? but i doubt u gota hit a weigh station doin this anyways
We don't worry about the weight. We're legal for 99,000lbs and we know it doesn't get near that heavy.
@@TheBostonTrucker ohhh damn good shit
Great stuff... enjoyed it... thanks...
Thanks Jack
Hey just had a quick question for you. I went through a local trucking school and got my class B CDL with air brake and drove a 10speed truck in that school specifically so I can drive tri axle dump trucks. Here in Philly I called about 10 tri axle companies and nobody will even think about hiring you unless you have 3 years experience driving a truck of that weight class. So how in the hell am I supposed to get experience when nobody will hire you when you are new to the industry? The only place that will hire me is Silvi Concrete but they expect their drivers to work 60-70hrs a week on a concrete truck including Saturdays which I cannot do. How can I get into driving tri axles as a newbi? If anyone has any advice, I'm all ears. This industry is the most prejudice and unfair thing that I've ever seen. Especially when I'm already qualified to drive those trucks. It's not a space ship or quantum physics. It's just a truck. No big deal.
It's a tough business. My best advice is to personally go door to door, meet the bosses and the owners, don't just fill out an application. Present yourself well, offer to start at the bottom whether it's washing and greasing trucks etc. and driving the smaller trucks. You have to stay persistent and you'll find something.
@@TheBostonTrucker
Ok thanks man
Sometime it's not what u know but who u know
@@aaronmooney2131 Yeah meeting the right owner to take me under his wing and actually train me for 2 weeks is all I need. I can handle the rest. Just have to be in the game.
Boy am I glad you weren’t dumping diesel on your box that’s why they used to do it in the old days
Some use antifreeze.
I forgot to spray my aluminum before going out
How do you get in there to spray it?
Loved the video. You guys need to come to Oklahoma and show them how to remove snow there idiot's here.
That's surprising since Oklahoma gets plenty of snow.
Good point still great vids though KEEP ON TRUCKING
Thank you
7:42 killer shot from the dog house!
Thank you ☺️
Is that salt or snow
Snow
rest up mike more snow is coming,lol.
Thank you, I'm in it now! Ice!
Ya i know i plow snow sometimes im out 12 hours or longer on a shift home for a nap out again for a other 12 hours
That's a lot of hours! I don't know about you but after 18 hours I want to go home but keep pushing on.
@@TheBostonTrucker here were i am we are only allowed 12 hour shifts
Frozen water relocation =💰💰💰💰
Pretty much 🤪
Where is your popcorn?
In my belly! 😋
2 salads don't make up for all the pizza stops lol. No speedo and cowboy boots for you
Well then, how many salads will it take? 🤷
Nice edit Mike
Thank you my friend ☺️
Nice job gentleman
Thanks Mark 😊
great video
Thank you ☺️
Cool Video !
Thank you 😊
Snow removal is blood money but u can make some 💰 🤑
You ain't kidding!
Mr Snow Plow
👍👍👍👍👍
I hope that name doesn't stick! 😁
Good job
Thank you ☺️
Haulin shut and getting tut
🤣🤠
Cool 😎
Thank you 😊
sleepless nights and long hrs
Yes it is.
Nice
Thank you ☺️
Ola,👍💪🏻🙏🇫🇷
Hello ☺️