I rolled my eyes when I first started watching you guys. Then I watched some vidoes, and found that you're both smart, articulate, and seem like genuine nice people. So, thank you for teaching me again to not judge a book by it's cover.
Hey Y’all... Congrats again on the Crafty Condo. It really is not only a beautiful truck, and I’m sure you are going to make all the money back because of the way you spec’ed it. A few years ago as I was sleeping in a truck stop just North of Columbus, the heavy haul truck parked next to me didn’t pull out far enough before turning to leave and took out most of the passenger side of my truck. Luckily I was still able to drive it, but had significant body damage. Fyda Freightliner Columbus was nearest, so that’s where I arranged to get it repaired. When I tell you that my truck was ready, new parts, Paint and all in 8 days. I am still forever grateful today for the excellent service and attention to detail that I received during an extremely stressful situation. They remained in constant contact during each phase of the repairs. They even picked me up and dropped me. off at my hotel. So I’m glad that you all have had great experiences with their brand as well. Thank you for sharing. Be Safe✌🏾
10-4 .. What is One Teams Fancy is not the Next Teams.. Absolutely a Process, it's not Cookie Cuter Assembly...lol.. It's great to have the Input along the way, especially paying extra coin for the Made To Order Customization... Cheers
We order our new Freightliner M2 extended cab rollback tow truck ordered it January 2019 in a week and half from now it will be ready and it's a process to just to do trade in value and paperwork we had to fix a couple of things to help trade in value so on etc. Old truck had a check engine light on u could hit a bump it come on u hit another bump it would go off so on so forth but they had to send it to KW to scan to make sure everything was good to go before trade value was set
We have started the process on a 190' sleeper on a Volvo and it will probably be more than a year before we drive away in it. Working with designers now because we are going totally custom on this one.
Not like buying a Truck at Walmart for sure, hahhhahah..... I have nothing else snide to add, so you guys take great care... I wish you lots of great loads and safe driving. Shyann the cat is doing good, I'm hanging in there....Nice seeing you guys & thumbs up on a great video....
I enjoyed that story. I know it was a lot to go through. Common Sense should tell you it's going to take some time and you can't rush things. When you rush things something's going to go bad and then you will want to bring the dealership. Again I love your truck enjoy your new home and your ride. Be safe out there drivers.
This is such a feel good channel with very lovely people. I've discovered your channel yesterday and watched a bunch of videos already. Lots of love from Austria!
Very informative and interesting process to build it . Now we can all enjoy it. As we all follow The Crafty Trucker. Safe travels from Florida my Awesome friends. ✌❤🚚🐶🐶
That's one thing about it Western Stars Are very very nice Vehicles that's what I drove me and my wife when we drove for Landstar Ranger of course we didn't expedite we pulled the dry box that we had brand new at that time it was 2000 it was cobalt blue or electric blue it was a 13 speed but it was a very very beautiful truck had all kinds of chicken lights on it just just got a lot of compliments on the truck and I used to say twinkle twinkle Peter car don't you wish you were a Western Star love you guys you made a great choice on the vehicle you got I'm so proud of you guys you guys work your butts off just keep up the great work and you give them babies big hugs and kisses for me and Hope and hope to see you guys when you get through here plenty of room over here where I live at big parking area you guys want to stop in and see us so you just let me know when you're getting this way got a really really good Mexican restaurant right here next to where I live at because I know you guys like your Mexican food and took hope over there to eat about a week ago and she really enjoyed it she Loves Mexican food to yes continue be safe out there like I said give you a baby's big hugs and kisses and hope to see you guys soon✌♥️🚛
I shared the last two videos with my girlfriend she's already customizing her own truck she moved the frigerator under the cabinet put in a stackable washer and dryer in it's place added a sink to the bathroom. and is eyeing the small box in the back with the doors as a wardrobe. now i'm sitting here trying to figure out how to tell her it doesn't quite work that way. That truckstop laundromats and showers are a lot of fun and shouldn't be missed. lol
Yeah it seems to many people feel entitled yes it cost alot of money like ya said ya not the only one any how cant wait for some cooking videos in your new 🚚 :)
Let's see, to get bigger, you will need a tractor with a miny house, er, sleeper, and a box trailer. BUT, you can use a two axle truck and add the axles to the trailer this time. Do the Aussie thing and have steerables under the front trailer, and you'll be moving some heavy loads. Of course, the trailer can't be 53', but you don't do that level of expediting.
What a beautiful truck, what a beautiful couple!! Love the videos guys!! Keep up the positive and awesome videos!! Wish you guys came to Michigan more often, would love to meet you guys one day!! Be safe!! 😊
Well this is a day or two late but HAPPY VALENTINE DAY YIPPEE!! We have also been a bit busy and don't always get to do what we want when we want. Truck sure looks nice and cozy and we noticed your kids are sleeping away in this video, lol. I don't know if you have answered this before but what made you go Expediting instead of a OTR setup? You two are doing very well as Expediters < is this a word lol. Of course we will keep watching and wishing you nothing but good times. Well keep trucking with a steady hand and much success. Watching from Kansas.
Very informative video. I love how much space you have in there. How were you even able to turn around in the other truck? Now, let's get on the road with this baby!! BTW, the people that gave this video a "thumbs down" were also in line and didn't like that someone couldn't speak English very well. They are all related to the one who gave the negative review.
Why didn't you do the division in the Box yourself? You all could have put up the wall. And it would have probably been cheaper. Love the truck. Can't wait till you have a video where you had a load. Peace love and Expediting. See you.
We could have but the wall has to be able to withstand a certain amount of force so with having it done the way we did we have proof for DOT etc. Thank you Michael the vlogs will be back Monday 😊
I love the new truck. I've been subscribed for a couple years and never heard why ya,ll named the channel The Crafty Trucker's. Could you explain it in a video. I'd say ya,ll have a lot of new subs that doesn't know why. Chat at ya later. Love y'all.as always give my love to the crafty puppies ✌️💙🚚
Some states do allow longer but it’s the others that don’t that makes us have to stay under 40. Not sure if same rules apply for other type like mentioned. J
Custom sleeper and the custom box, but THEN ITS the GOVERNMENT . Oh my the GOVERNMENT! ENJOY! (YRS AGO I HAD A.M. Haire build my custom box in Lexington NC. They used to specialize in Furniture, straight boxes. From the outside it seemed like Morgan was a big delay but now understand. Good Health, Wealth and Safety! All, y'all 😎 Yrs ago, an ONAN Super Quiet was the greatest, APU. NOW ?
Fun Vlog. Nice and informative. It would have been nice to hear you guys gave that opinionated jerk a little dose of reality. Still enjoying your life. Have fun in the new truck.
Hello Gd evening to you guys there I understand exactly why it takes so long to be able to get it done here too I'm going to say this though too if a person could get the exact same thing put on to a regular road tractor especially a single driver that thing would be like having there own place on wheels there now too and it would be awesome for a place away from home now too and you guys have a great day now and I'll be waiting on the next video here from ya as well too
WOO HOO! 114th viewer!!! BTW, what is that kewl looking purplish lighting in your sleeper? Love to Abby and Tyson, and the two of you also, of course!!
Thank you for sharing that information with us fully understand everything takes time have you got your first load yet when are we going to get on the road??
As allways good things are worth waiting for it would be intresting to know how long you think the truck will last you befor you think you would have to be going through this process again
Hi guys as always another great video appreciate what you do, I am curious are they offering heated water holds so that you can use your water year round or are they even considering that ?
We got back on the road this week & have knocked out 2 loads ;) Vlogs will be back this next week. Rides so much smoother than the last truck!! No air ride on the front.
@@TheCraftyTrucker Yea then you were but you've spent enough time in Columbus over the years to build a solid relationship with FYDA. No biggie just curious because we are from Ohio.
Thanks for a great and thorough explanation of the process. Curious to know how the payments and financing went. Are you making payments while the custom work is being performed or do start making payments when you take possession of the truck?
AHH! Finally got my CRAFTYTRUCKER fix. Thank you, the withdrawal pain of waiting for a TheCraftyTrucker video is excruciating. THX for the information.
That’s a great question Tom, wish we would of thought to talk about that in this vid. Nothing is final as far as taking ownership or making payments until the truck is totally complete and you take delivery.
I rolled my eyes when I first started watching you guys. Then I watched some vidoes, and found that you're both smart, articulate, and seem like genuine nice people.
So, thank you for teaching me again to not judge a book by it's cover.
What a compliment, thank you so much
Your new truck is awesome! My wife and I watch your videos / what a great way to live life together to the fullest. We are huge fans!
Hey Y’all... Congrats again on the Crafty Condo. It really is not only a beautiful truck, and I’m sure you are going to make all the money back because of the way you spec’ed it. A few years ago as I was sleeping in a truck stop just North of Columbus, the heavy haul truck parked next to me didn’t pull out far enough before turning to leave and took out most of the passenger side of my truck. Luckily I was still able to drive it, but had significant body damage. Fyda Freightliner Columbus was nearest, so that’s where I arranged to get it repaired. When I tell you that my truck was ready, new parts, Paint and all in 8 days. I am still forever grateful today for the excellent service and attention to detail that I received during an extremely stressful situation. They remained in constant contact during each phase of the repairs. They even picked me up and dropped me. off at my hotel. So I’m glad that you all have had great experiences with their brand as well. Thank you for sharing. Be Safe✌🏾
Thank you Dee!! Thanks for sharing your experience with Fyda. Sorry to hear what happened but awesome to hear they took care of you.
10-4 .. What is One Teams Fancy is not the Next Teams.. Absolutely a Process, it's not Cookie Cuter Assembly...lol.. It's great to have the Input along the way, especially paying extra coin for the Made To Order Customization... Cheers
Love those mics you have clipped to your shirts. Makes sound SOOO MUCH better. Beautiful truck enjoy it and make lots of money
Thanks!!!
Well hello there strangers! Missin yall and cant wait to binge watch me sum Crafty! Steerin myself back to the vlogging comunity, here I come!
Oh snap, got the old name back to boot. Looking forward to it. Apax been pumping out some good stuff out lately
Good to see you both loving couple again.
I am so HAPPY FOR YOU BOTH on the New Fancy Truck. Y'all worked HARD for it.
Enjoy ✌❤🚚
Heather you hair looks SO CUTE!!! YOU GO GIRL!!! Peace, Love, and Expeditiiiiiiiiiiing ❤😎❤😎❤😎
Thank you so much 😊
You know what they say: you can't rush perfection 👌
You guys are some of the most decent people to watch and learn from. Be safe!
Every time she says "process," take a drink!
😂🍺🍺🥃
We order our new Freightliner M2 extended cab rollback tow truck ordered it January 2019 in a week and half from now it will be ready and it's a process to just to do trade in value and paperwork we had to fix a couple of things to help trade in value so on etc. Old truck had a check engine light on u could hit a bump it come on u hit another bump it would go off so on so forth but they had to send it to KW to scan to make sure everything was good to go before trade value was set
Awesome custom build truck wanna be there...
Good things come to those who can wait. Peace Love & Expediting
We have started the process on a 190' sleeper on a Volvo and it will probably be more than a year before we drive away in it. Working with designers now because we are going totally custom on this one.
Kellie Owen 190” 😳
@@glencampbell8242 yes. It will be our fulltime home.
That’s so awesome Kelly!! 190” is going to be very comfortable.
How long is your trailer and you must haul special freight?
@@1nicesonoma934 53' we haul household. The chassis is only a few inches longer than what we have now switching to a Volvo from a Peterbilt.
Happy to see you back God bless you all
I like the Ambient light in the back!! LOOKS relaxing!! Fur ball's r moving!!!
Not like buying a Truck at Walmart for sure, hahhhahah..... I have nothing else snide to add, so you guys take great care... I wish you lots of great loads and safe driving. Shyann the cat is doing good, I'm hanging in there....Nice seeing you guys & thumbs up on a great video....
Thank you George. We always appreciate your comments. J
Im waiting for my pizza to be ready. That takes about 20 min. This vid is 20 minuts👌👌👌👌
Hahaha better share a slice
I enjoyed that story. I know it was a lot to go through. Common Sense should tell you it's going to take some time and you can't rush things. When you rush things something's going to go bad and then you will want to bring the dealership. Again I love your truck enjoy your new home and your ride. Be safe out there drivers.
Thank you Mack :)
Good info..Thank you..Have a blessed day..
Ordering your new truck sounds like you two had a second job. Keep up the great videos.
Your new truck looks beautiful 💜
Thank you Bonnie. Hope your home is ok from that idiot guy getting chased by the cops
This is such a feel good channel with very lovely people. I've discovered your channel yesterday and watched a bunch of videos already. Lots of love from Austria!
Thank you very much Klaus 😃
Perfection takes time
Hi Jason & Heather! (wave hand) That is a really cool custom truck! Very well worth the wait! Thank you for sharing! Peace, Love, & Expediting!
Thank you David!! ❤️
Very informative and interesting process to build it . Now we can all enjoy it. As we all follow The Crafty Trucker. Safe travels from Florida my Awesome friends. ✌❤🚚🐶🐶
Thank you Joe!! Hope you are enjoying FL 💗
That's a big damn sleeper!
Like you I love your new truck and am looking forward to "riding along" as you get it out on the road.
That's one thing about it Western Stars Are very very nice Vehicles that's what I drove me and my wife when we drove for Landstar Ranger of course we didn't expedite we pulled the dry box that we had brand new at that time it was 2000 it was cobalt blue or electric blue it was a 13 speed but it was a very very beautiful truck had all kinds of chicken lights on it just just got a lot of compliments on the truck and I used to say twinkle twinkle Peter car don't you wish you were a Western Star love you guys you made a great choice on the vehicle you got I'm so proud of you guys you guys work your butts off just keep up the great work and you give them babies big hugs and kisses for me and Hope and hope to see you guys when you get through here plenty of room over here where I live at big parking area you guys want to stop in and see us so you just let me know when you're getting this way got a really really good Mexican restaurant right here next to where I live at because I know you guys like your Mexican food and took hope over there to eat about a week ago and she really enjoyed it she Loves Mexican food to yes continue be safe out there like I said give you a baby's big hugs and kisses and hope to see you guys soon✌♥️🚛
Thank you Ron!! Hope to see you soon too. Hugs to you & Hope 💗
Good to get the rundown on the process thanks guys
Heather your hair looks great. Good video, glad you are happy with what you got.
Thanks so much Marvin!!
I shared the last two videos with my girlfriend she's already customizing her own truck she moved the frigerator under the cabinet put in a stackable washer and dryer in it's place added a sink to the bathroom. and is eyeing the small box in the back with the doors as a wardrobe. now i'm sitting here trying to figure out how to tell her it doesn't quite work that way. That truckstop laundromats and showers are a lot of fun and shouldn't be missed. lol
Ha ha! The truck stop experience can’t be skipped 😉 Thanks Mike!
Anyone up for a game of "hide and seek". Keep on Trucking, you awesome awesome people.
Yeah it seems to many people feel entitled yes it cost alot of money like ya said ya not the only one any how cant wait for some cooking videos in your new 🚚 :)
When will you do your first load? Want to see some driving and cooking. LOL. Be safe.
Money vid will be the start. Editing it as we speak (type) lol
Truck looks great 👍 be safe out there 👍😎
awesome love the bunk light colors looks cozy!!!
It will be ready when it's ready!
Let's see, to get bigger, you will need a tractor with a miny house, er, sleeper, and a box trailer. BUT, you can use a two axle truck and add the axles to the trailer this time. Do the Aussie thing and have steerables under the front trailer, and you'll be moving some heavy loads. Of course, the trailer can't be 53', but you don't do that level of expediting.
What a beautiful truck, what a beautiful couple!! Love the videos guys!! Keep up the positive and awesome videos!! Wish you guys came to Michigan more often, would love to meet you guys one day!! Be safe!! 😊
My dad had a custom sleeper from ARI done and that took a while to get to us.
You know the process for sure lol
Well this is a day or two late but HAPPY VALENTINE DAY YIPPEE!! We have also been a bit busy and don't always get to do what we want when we want. Truck sure looks nice and cozy and we noticed your kids are sleeping away in this video, lol. I don't know if you have answered this before but what made you go Expediting instead of a OTR setup? You two are doing very well as Expediters < is this a word lol. Of course we will keep watching and wishing you nothing but good times. Well keep trucking with a steady hand and much success. Watching from Kansas.
Love your new truck. Love AA sleepers
Thank you Glen!
Very informative now let the good times roll😁
Awesome truck .Glad to see you back making videos. ☺ Huntsville Ontario Canada 🍁
Is it just me or does Heather have the same nervous laugh as Kitty on That 70's show? Nice truck enjoy and congratulations.
LOL Guy!! Love that show 😃 Thank you!
Very informative video. I love how much space you have in there. How were you even able to turn around in the other truck? Now, let's get on the road with this baby!! BTW, the people that gave this video a "thumbs down" were also in line and didn't like that someone couldn't speak English very well. They are all related to the one who gave the negative review.
Heather got a new doo!! nice look!!!👍
Thanks Curtis 😊
Make sure check all the hoses clamps. They might no be all tight. Mine was that way.
Awesome 👍😊
Why didn't you do the division in the Box yourself? You all could have put up the wall. And it would have probably been cheaper. Love the truck. Can't wait till you have a video where you had a load. Peace love and Expediting. See you.
We could have but the wall has to be able to withstand a certain amount of force so with having it done the way we did we have proof for DOT etc. Thank you Michael the vlogs will be back Monday 😊
Building your truck was like building a custom house.
Very true Tom!
glad you like your new truck. my girlfriend has a new 2020 cascadia and loves it truck safe 😎
Yeeaahh you guys kept the skull!!!! 💀👍👍👍👍
Of course we love him!! 💀💗
I seen this truck in person omg it is truly beautiful in Weimar to loves truck stop I am still jealous of ur head lights but really nice truck
It was nice meeting you Billy. Thanks a bunch. J
Love yall keep on trucking
Thank you Cliff!!! Hope you are doing good 💙
Beautiful People, Thanks for the info
Time to start planning the next one than 😂😂😂
LOL right 😉
I saw you guys last night at pilot in TN. i didn't say hi it was kinda late & everyone is tired 😂 Beautiful truck ! 👌
Ahhhh wish you would have, we’d of loved to meet you but totally understand. Thank you 😊
The led light in the background looks so cool. 26k + Subscribers. Bring on 50k . Kicking Goals. ✌🧡🚚
Thank you Wayne!! Jason’s playing with some fancy lighting 😉💗
I love the new truck. I've been subscribed for a couple years and never heard why ya,ll named the channel The Crafty Trucker's. Could you explain it in a video. I'd say ya,ll have a lot of new subs that doesn't know why. Chat at ya later. Love y'all.as always give my love to the crafty puppies ✌️💙🚚
Thank you Joseph!! I think we may have talked about it in a video a while back but yes we should do an updated one. Hugs from us & the babies 💗🐶😊
@@TheCraftyTrucker oh ok. Maybe I missed it or something. I'm only 38 years old but maybe I'm losing my mind. LoL 🤭😏🙄
i want the same truck you have!!!! 😂😂😂
Im so happy for you guys! Such a beautiful truck!!!! Im jealous!!!!!! Lol
Thanks Gene!!! You can always come back to the dark side lol 😉😝
@@TheCraftyTrucker ummm ill just travel the country through your videos lol
Loving this channel and the new rig looks awesome. Happy Trucking from New Zealand! 🚚
Thank you!!
Handy Helpers > Puppies..LOL
It’s interesting that a box truck can’t exceed 40 yet you can have a 40, 42, 0r 45 foot bus.
Some states do allow longer but it’s the others that don’t that makes us have to stay under 40. Not sure if same rules apply for other type like mentioned. J
Custom sleeper and the custom box, but THEN ITS the GOVERNMENT . Oh my the GOVERNMENT! ENJOY! (YRS AGO I HAD A.M. Haire build my custom box in Lexington NC. They used to specialize in Furniture, straight boxes. From the outside it seemed like Morgan was a big delay but now understand. Good Health, Wealth and Safety! All, y'all 😎 Yrs ago, an ONAN Super Quiet was the greatest, APU. NOW ?
Fun Vlog. Nice and informative. It would have been nice to hear you guys gave that opinionated jerk a little dose of reality. Still enjoying your life. Have fun in the new truck.
Thanks Kevin!
now you need to get some miles into the truck
Hello Gd evening to you guys there I understand exactly why it takes so long to be able to get it done here too I'm going to say this though too if a person could get the exact same thing put on to a regular road tractor especially a single driver that thing would be like having there own place on wheels there now too and it would be awesome for a place away from home now too and you guys have a great day now and I'll be waiting on the next video here from ya as well too
Thank you James!
WOO HOO! 114th viewer!!! BTW, what is that kewl looking purplish lighting in your sleeper? Love to Abby and Tyson, and the two of you also, of course!!
Thank you Richard!!! Those are some fancy lights Jason got lol.
Good video y’all I have watched some of you’re videos just curious do both of y’all drive the truck
Thank you. Yes we do drive team
Cool set up. Do you anticipate issues getting freight into and out of the smaller box? Obviously can't back up to a dock.
Thank you. That will be tricky some times. They will definitely need a folklift yo be able to drive out and load us.
Thank you for sharing that information with us fully understand everything takes time have you got your first load yet when are we going to get on the road??
Monday will be the start of our first load videos. We have two in the books
@@TheCraftyTrucker that's great news thanks
As allways good things are worth waiting for it would be intresting to know how long you think the truck will last you befor you think you would have to be going through this process again
Have you formulated a plan in case you total the truck to minimize income disruption?
Absolutely! Everyone should have a plan for unfortunate & unexpected situations.
Hello from this Montgomery, TX based lease op. Trying to convince my wife to team up and drive expedite. Tired of hauling TL
Hi Joshua! Keep trying 😉 Took Jason a while to talk me into it and now out here 7 years I love it!
Do you all still have your other truck
Hi guys as always another great video appreciate what you do, I am curious are they offering heated water holds so that you can use your water year round or are they even considering that ?
Thanks!! We haven’t asked about them but not sure why it couldn’t be an option.
@@TheCraftyTrucker yeah it's a shame the money they charge it shouldn't be an option , should be standard !
Did we do any loads yet? Did you smash a champagne bottle over the bumper? Rides a lot smoother doesn't it. Does that have air ride on the front axle?
We got back on the road this week & have knocked out 2 loads ;) Vlogs will be back this next week. Rides so much smoother than the last truck!! No air ride on the front.
@@TheCraftyTrucker believe it or not its that tandem axle that does it it hugs the ground so much better than a single.
Besides FYDA FREIGHTLINER you guys seem to be in Columbus?
We were in Waco here
@@TheCraftyTrucker
Yea then you were but you've spent enough time in Columbus over the years to build a solid relationship with FYDA. No biggie just curious because we are from Ohio.
Thanks for a great and thorough explanation of the process.
Curious to know how the payments and financing went. Are you making payments while the custom work is being performed or do start making payments when you take possession of the truck?
Once you take possession the payments start.
What transmission do you have. I think you said the engine is a DD13.
DT12 transmission. Yes that is correct on the engine
18:21 Shouldn't an over cab be a better choice?? 🧐
AHH! Finally got my CRAFTYTRUCKER fix. Thank you, the withdrawal pain of waiting for a TheCraftyTrucker video is excruciating. THX for the information.
😃 Thank you!
Do you going to Canada if is good pay and Return load???
Absolutely
No wine cellar?
🍭SWEET🍭
Enough talking - let's have some driving.
Are you making Monthly payments on the truck while it is being built
No payments don’t start till we take delivery. Fyda Freightliner holds the note the whole time till they sell it
For the extra cost do you think it was worth it ? Just being picky but the skull head is distracting 🤗
Thank you Glen 😁 We are very happy & think it was worth it. Sorry you don’t like the skull 💀
TheCraftyTrucker I like the skull just right in the middle of the scene
Remember when you're ready to sell that 1 call me 1st lol
For sure Michael!! 😉
He bought our old truck Janice 😉
Does all " EXPEDITER" trucking company trucks have to be white in color??
No they don’t
Why do you have such a short box? You have a tandem axle bigger box more freight more money...
Maybe the parts house was out of skulls
At what point did you become the owner (and responsible for making payments) on the truck?
That’s a great question Tom, wish we would of thought to talk about that in this vid. Nothing is final as far as taking ownership or making payments until the truck is totally complete and you take delivery.
TheCraftyTrucker That’s good to hear.
nice truck i just hope you fiend work to pay for it GOOD luck
It was hunting season 🦌🔫
Rome wasn't built in a day. 👍