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Hi how's it going watching from Broomfield Colorado
You are F--king hilarious!!
you are ana inspiration
Personaly dud I chose a company with Red Truck I wouldn't like to have a blue one
Congratulations on your channel!! 🎉 🌺
Alex, you are being treated so well because they see your value. You bring something to the table that large companies cant buy. You are bringing great attention to GP. People love your videos and GP gets to shine in your spotlight. I mean look at your following, 615 THOUSAND followers!!! Stay safe.
Don't put bananas in the fridge, they won't get ripe.
That is why they get sent to somewhere else to get the bananas ripe
Thats illegal.
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Yeah..They need to be kept in warm place.
@Alex, food for thought, I’ve found it easier to google a customer and find the truck entrance and then enter the coordinates into the GPS instead of the address, which I’ve found is sometimes the employees entrance
Couple tips
1: when driving you can assume your truck is burning 10 gallons of fuel per hour that makes it easier to estimate your consumption rather than MPG.
2: bananas don’t get ripe in the fridge put them and bread in your microwave it will keep the plate from rattling and it works like a bread box keeps things fresh a little longer
Genius❤
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Exactly 😊
.. Ten gallons wow. 35L?
@@Priest92 American trucks aren't as refined/efficient as the European us we are used to.
But God damn, they're huge
Found your channel 3months ago and start my cdl class on January 30th. Glad to have your content to keep my mind set on my goal. Keep on trucking brother
I’m going on the same day. Good luck brother. I can’t wait 😁😁
Careful he's a rookie driver
@@mossbergshockwave623 I watch a couple of other channels as well to gain information but alex makes good content/experience to follow
@@mossbergshockwave623 careful you are a rookie troll
Me too it hasn't been easy a lot of tests and things to learn but I don't want to give up it's my calling
As a fleet mechanic, I cant thank you enough for a post trip! Proper pre and post documentation really helps us out if and when you have issues. And as a mechanic, I dislike all the areo addons!
To help stop the Freightliner from shaking in reverse turn off the hill assist. It's a switch labeled HSA. It has a picture of a little truck on a incline crossed out.
I really enjoy your conservative driving style. It really makes sense and keeps you out of trouble. Enjoy working for the upgraded company. It’s obvious they know how to maximize the efficiency of their trucks. It’s impressive to see from the ground level the differences in semi’s, their capabilities, flaws and economics. Great video!
Yes I drive the exact same way. Winter storm I’m driving 60 Km an hour while other drivers flying by me at 120 Km per hour and later I see them in the ditch. Safety first
@@justinmcnaughton3016 Yup, totally understand. Lived in Grand Forks, ND. The locals drove slow and steady during snow storms in a single line. The nonlocals and idiots with 4wheel drive vehicles blasting by only to auger themselves into the snow ditch, deeper. Watching them fly by knowing where they will end up had a sense of road justice.
WoW Alex !! Its hard not to enjoy your videos, I'm not a trucker but always found the job interesting and fun to travel around the country. You bring a whole New look and life into trucking and your positivity can be contagious. Thank you for working Hard, and being genuine, humble and an inspiration to many even if not in trucking. You give a lift to a bad day, Thanks 😊🙏🌟✌
Cascadias default to Low 1 when you shift into reverse. Any time you start getting that reverse gear jerking, tap the shifter stalk towards you once to switch it into Low 2 (you’ll see the R1 change to R2 in the dash display). It’s a lot smoother and more controllable without any of that jerking. You’ll notice a big difference. Also do this if it’s slippery and you’re getting wheel spin but then also switch the traction control off and engage the diff lock. Oh, and never put bananas in the fridge. Room temperature only. You’re welcome!
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That jerking in reverse is annoying. Thanks for the tip.
@@bluerobe918 Yes Sir it is! Always happy to help a fellow driver if I can.
The jerking comes from a clutch pack in the transmission not being about to keep up with the transmission .
Nice truck Alex! They have all the new stuff for reducing wind resistance and making it more fuel efficient. I enjoy the episode today and wish you safe travels. And I agree on not putting bananas in the fridge because they will not ripe properly. I've learned to keep them in a plastic bag in a dark cabinet space.
My problem with the Freightliner was backing when you have the wheel cranked all the way to the left. It shakes like crazy, but it doesn't shake as bad if you let up a bit on the wheel
Nice job Alex. You are an inspiration to all the young kids. In fact I would say you are an inspiration to lot of older guys with your calm and patient demeanor. Keep trucking and keep being yourself.
The load isn’t strap down properly.
Alex nice to see you back!! Here in Michigan we don’t mess loading and unloading y’all! Safe travels!
Boy, I'd say! 30 minutes to unload and 19 minutes to reload- those are some very respectful numbers. Maybe Michigan can put a boot in the butt of shippers and receivers in the rest of the country! Truckers sure do appreciate people who don't waste our time!
Hey Alex just a heads up, when you open the food cabinet above the microwave, I think you might wanna move the glass jars to the back otherwise theyre gonna be a disaster waiting to happen. Love your videos btw
it already happened. the jars didn't break but they fell out. I bought a child lock to put on that cabinet and the fridge
Alex, same thing I mentioned to you with the avocados; do not place in refrigerator when they are green.
ALEX , remember TWO videos a day.
25 mins in length .
WE DEMAND IT BRO
The fact that since you switched to this company I started seeing their trucks even more (honestly I don't think I've seen em before)
Alex, just found your channel and am loving the adventure. Was curious about trucker life. I had no idea truckers decorated their trucks.
Haha calling 49f freezing in Michigan is not the right term, freezing in Michigan is like 10f.
You’re videos motivate me to push myself when I am low somedays, keep it up the good work bro
Hi Alex! Love your videos and sitting in the co pilot seat while you take us down the road on your trips!! Just awesome! Just an FYI cause I don't ever want to see you get sick! I know the Yum Yum Sauce is really great in your food-and I'm sure you want to keep using it!!! Just please be aware it is a mayonnaise based sauce and I keep watching you use it by taking it out of the cabinet!!! Always keep it COLD once you open it! If you dont-you can really get a bad case of stomach upset or even worse! Just looking out for you cause I really admire you and I think you're a really great all around guy! Just an extra FYI-always read the info posted on any food items that you keep before using them!! 👍
Alex you have really inspired me buddy...Keep up with the good work you are doing out there.... because of you, I will one day get into trucking 👍
it's so cool to finally catch up to the present-day Alex and be notified about a brand new vid. also, the only yum yum sauce I've tried was called Terry Ho's. if what you use in your truck is anything like that sauce, i definitely understand why u got it lol
i'm getting my CDL this year, so it's really informative to watch these. and to just hear your thought process with getting to the dock/weight/all that. seems like so much to learn!
Great Work Alex! You’re more entertaining than Ice Road Truckers. I’d put you in a class with Outback Truckers and Lincoln Hawk from the Over the Top when it comes to the positive impact you’re having on the trucking industry. You’re young enough to have never heard of it, but it’s a cult classic staring Stallone. I know bulking up is on your agenda but who knows if you get big enough there’s a chance you could win a brand new Volvo Integral Sleeper too.
I love that movie!
Man... I'm living my wishful life through your videos.... Stay safe, young man... keep posting.... God keep you safe!
Hello from Utah bro! Hope you’re safe with the weather we’ve had out here. You gave me the confidence to just go for it and get my cdl. I start school this month! Can’t believe it. I love your videos. Keep on trucking and being safe Alex!
No way it's Alex I love your passion driving across country you have my blessings thanks for your time amen
You graced my city! Be safe out there and enjoy that gas mileage! So cool they hook up all their equipment to get the most out of everything!
One of the best trucking channels on YT ! Always safe and honest !
Hey Alex, just wanted to say I am enjoying your videos. I drive for a company out of N. Dakota. I also use Google maps to view my pickups/deliveries. You may already know this but a useful thing on Google maps is the when you tap the little satellite view on the bottom left, you can see the street view for your entry points. You can also use it to check bridge heights near your stops. Chicago is really bad for low bridges! Be safe brother and keep the videos coning!
Alex, You are doing a great job. Love watching your videos. Take care.
After my initial year I will be switching carriers & going to either GP Transco or Crete.. I hear nothing but good things about these 2 carriers
To move your tandems faster use trailer hold button on the bottom of the ac controls it helps a lot
my home is in michigan, im training for werner as i speak. been watching foe awhile and has helped me get over some fears and im doing quite well because of your vlogs.
I was terrified too when I first started. a semi truck is intimidating. you just get more comfortable with time
Thanks for taking a picture with me at the truck stop tonight alex be safe bro..
"Not bent, broken, or cracked, properly mounted and secured." XD I'll always have these words ingrained in me since my CDL test
I couldn’t get those words out of my head for a few weeks lol. Sounds like you got your CDL in Texas
@@keepnitreal85 Indiana actually!
yup I repeated that for everything.
Hi Alex, good to see you again in regard to the babanas, they don't go in the fridge they will turn black and spoiled, before they turn yellow, hang in there buddy doing good, be safe outthere BLESSINGS!!!🌅🌅🌅
I just came across your channel. I enjoy watching your trucking adventures. Stay safe.
Alex get yourself a medium size slow cooker. Start food in the morning it will be done when your done driving. So moist chicken, pork chops tiny potatoes small carrots you name it. Just a thought.
In frieghtliners when you turn the wheel all the way one direction it shakes. So always come back about half a inch on the steering and it will stop
Man I wish I could find drivers like you to run my flatdecks. I have a couple good drivers, but it is incredibly hard to find good safe reliable drivers out there. Keep up the good work
It’s hard to find safe drivers because the entire system is designed to make drivers drive as fast as possible. When you’re getting paid the mile you don’t make much when you’re slow.
@@AMT4245 absolutely. My drivers are all by the hour. With overtime. And no resets on the road. And its not even difficult flatdeck work. I dont agree with the by the mile stuff
I watched yesterday your “first day in gp transport” video. I stg I had never seen one of those trucks, and today on my way to college there was a gp transport truck eighth behind me. I was flabbergasted
It's funny, the new UPS delivery trucks with the Freightliner chassis have the same steering wheel and digital gauge display on them.
My company requires pre and post trips... I do them of course because I want to be safe. I really like the pictures taken when you stop... Even to protect me and my claims if anything happens... Going to start that immediately... Hope to see you on the road 🛣️🛣️🛣️
Thanks for the video. Always informative, and entertaining. Keep them coming. Good job
I enjoy watching your videos more than anything else right now.
So glad I discovered your channel, along with so many other new viewers.
Sounds like a pretty strict company. No thanks not for me, but glad you're happy!
I just love ❤ you’re sense of humour the way you talk back to that stupid gps, that time she to do a u-turn in parking lot at the truck stop. Godspeed. From Virginia.
Nice job buddy...I'm sure there glad to have you... Stay safe my friend
Gotta show the utah mountains in the next video or two. I always wondered how hard it would be to drive thru the mountains lol
Hard bananas will bring out poop. Make sure you don’t refrigerate them unless you’re into that kind of thing
You make great videos, I noticed that you never talk about pay. I’ll bet your company does not want you to find out what other companies are paying. Last company I worked for paid for vehicle inspections, paid for drop and hooks, paid for waiting to load and also delivery time. You have a lot to learn about making money. When I was running teams our goal was to run 300 miles in 5 hours. We were on a 5/5 system. Drive 5 hours , sleep 5 hours. In the winter run east coast to west coast on I-40. The money is made running the big mikes. If the shipper delayed the company would hear about it. When I was independent a 12 hour delay was an additional $250. You have a lot to learn about making the big money. Many companies are paying over $100,000 first year as a company driver. Do some homework. All the best to you and hopefully an opportunity will open up for you.
Yea i dont get why drivers complain about not having loads for a day or two, like you dont want a day off where you can enjoy yourself?
Bro you should always be doing post trip and pre trip regardless of the company
Hey Alex....watching your videos from Istanbul Turkey man..... I used to be a truck driver in the states....you really are doing a good job living the truckers' life. I absolutely admire your sense of safety so keep that up bro. Give me shout out on your next video.... you have a fan across the ocean!!!
You were in my neighborhood. You delivered at Cheez Kurl and then picked up in Coopersville, Mi. You Weighed at the Love's in Holland and had lunch at the westbound I94 rest area in Indiana. If you ever need help in West Michigan just hit me up. Keep on trucking Alex.👍OH yea, don't ever step in dog poo!😬😃
Nice straps buddy
Lovin the vids Alex, would love for you to visit the UK and go out with a Driver over here and see what tight and narrow really looks like lol. Some of the yards we go into you wouldnt even think is possible for a truck
I've been all over the EU and I'll give props where they are due. I've been pretty impressed by some of the backing skill I've seen with drivers over there - in very tight quarters. Say, Driver, what is the length of most trailers in the UK- EU? Do you guys ever pull double or triple sets in the boonies?
@@kennyworth007 there is many exceptions lol, but the standard Tractor and Trailer has a max length of 16.5m in total. The UK has a max weight of 44tn for a 6x2 tractor towing a 3 axle trailer. As said there is so many different exceptions for weight and length. The place I work at has 4x2 tractors with 13m 3 axle trailers and we can only pull 38tn max.
the company I'm with also has 2022 Freightliners... Awesome truck
I want to personally Thank GPT for hiring Alex to join their fleet of drivers.
Could you please help to find thier website, I am looking for a job.
@@Paidariogeron check pinned comment
@@Paidariogeron if you’re unable find their website then GP doesn’t want you as a driver.
Those are plantains to cut in slices and fry.
But , keep them out of the refrigerator, wrapped in newspaper; it's the fastest way to have them ripe and ready to process in no time at all.
Keep up the good work.
Backing a 2022/23 freightliner is easier if you turn off the hill start assist. HSA OFF switch on dash
Also, I think you have 120 gallon tanks
I remember when I kept seeing adverts and the pay structure for GP Transco. Wanted to go but like you experience was my issue. Looks like a real good company with how they want things and maintain equipment 😄
Cavendish bananas when placed in the fridge produce less ethylene gas due to the cold. So your bananas are ripening slower than normal. Take them out of the fridge and put them in a brown paper bag.
Hey Alex, Glad you're enjoying GP Transco. If it doesn't work out give Crete Carrier a look. Been here for a couple of months. Couldn't be happier.
Hey! I never thought to take pics on the Post trips man. Also, idk if you checked them. But I always check the belts, but. Your Post trip looked EXACTLY like my Pre/Post trips man. Excellent job! Stay safe out there Alex!
bub if you shred your chicken get some tortillas and salsa, shredded cheese you can make wraps that are pretty amazing in short order.
Alex, for protein you can microwave an egg or two every morning. Just get some picnic ware, I think they have disposable bowls. Scramble it up and 1min in the microwave does the trick. Add some fresh spinach to it for even more value.
Alex, Dude! We gotta talk! When ripening Bananas or Avocados as in most fresh fruit or tomatoes, you need to let them ripen BEFORE putting them into your fridge! Once the Avocados are ripe (soft to finger pressure) then you can refrigerate them for some time. Bananas I would only bag and freeze if the get too ripe outside your fridge. Hope your meals and loads are all a success along with your dreams and plans in life! Keep up the great work!
Turn hill start assist off for your backing in a freightliner 😂 trust me it helps sooooooo much
It always helps to call the shipper and ask for directions if you're unsure. It's better then guessing and being wrong. Satellite maps are a Godsend but they don't always paint the most clear picture
Man u make me want to go back over the road. You make it seem so relaxing.
I live in michigan and right now there is 5 inches of snow and 50 mph winds with it only being 29 degrees i would love it to be back in the 40s
That freightliner has 300 galón tanks 150 each side , your ol T680 has a 170 gallon tank, that's why it feels like is always full, in my 680 I can only fuel 70 gallon at half tank in my old freightliner I used to add 150 to 200 at the time.
In Jamaica we call those banana cooking banana. They never change color and need to be cooked to eat. Unripe banana and cooking banana look identical. Easy way tell difference is by squeezing it a little. Cooking banana is more firm than the fruit.
Hi Alex 👋 If you have a freezer, you should just buy frozen dinners and be done with it! Does your Mom watch and give you cooking advice? 😛
Alex detroit engines are very fuel efficient anyway. also with a round fuel tank the half level is the largest part of the tank and will show very slow rate of use until it drops down below half and then it will appear to use it faster. Same applies for full tank.
don't refrigerant Bananas. if it looks like Raw plantain cover them in a cloth bag and keep it outside the fridge. check for the ripe once then next day or two and eat. Refrigerating is not good for Bananas.
Love your attitude. You take on challenges with bravado. Be safe out on the roads. Snow and cold snap has arrived.
Youre right, the new trucks are bad for visibility
I love that I drove from Columbus, OH to Front Royal, VA 500 miles and the park ip and watch you drive... Kinda funny.
I'd hire you if I had a truck company!! For your age you are very professional and all about safety!
And also double tap your gas pedal to use passmart..
I never will buy any food from Wal Mart. My sister - inlaw used to work at Wal Mart and advise me don't buy food there. I told her i bought hamburger and put it in refrigerator and two days later it smell so bad. So said that Wal Mart does where food only last so long and to get people back in the store to buy food again!!
a good way to make bananas ripen quickly cover them in a plastic bag, don't put them in the fridge when they are still raw
I love KW truck but I'm OK with freightliner I'm not picky thank God for the job I have.
We use that same ELD for our company. Although they gave us a tablet for it. I do heavy haul, though. Wasn't too much a fan of dry van. Had more of a passion for hauling machinery and equipment. It's legit watching another young guy do his thing, though.
Wait till you go to Wabash IN the first time is a shocker to everyone
OTR drivers usually don’t get paid while waiting to be unloaded or loaded. Regional or local drivers do.
09:10 it's because they're in the refrigerator. Keeping a banana in the refrigerator slows down or even completely stops bananas from ripening, that's why they're bother green and brown at the same time. What you should do is keep them out in room temperature, maybe on top of the refrigerator instead.
Sounds like what you are saying is that your truck is more aerodynamic than it was before.
Yeah we don't like to work weekends because we got Wife. Like to be home with the family. You will learn that in life family is more important.
How are you liking your new Freightliner? I trained in a T680 and was disappointed when my company didn't have any available when it came time to get my own, so I ended up with a Cascadia, ended up loving it! I love the amount of space up front, im a bigger guy so the seats being bigger and the cab being wider is great for me, also loved the jake break and how fast it activated, made it very useful.
What u could of done is with the straps if u moved them forward to the next locking point then bring them back to the next one to the rear it would of been a x at the back then they would not move at all but how u done it there they can still move
The long runs are the best!
Lmaoo dont know why that made me laugh so much when he opened the cabinet an the rice flew out an Garmin was like his Truck Wife inna 100 miles Shut Up! Shut Up!!🤣😂
They take it seriously because there a good company that doesn't want any problems and checking the trucks is important also GPT made a good decision hiring alex he's a good man