My wife has epilepsy and had a seizure earlier so we sat on the couch and started watching your channel. I knew she was fully awake when she was looking at the tv and said, “Opie”. Hope you guys have a Merry Christmas And Opie,Jax, and mom and Uber dad.
Except the extra money for taking the trailer back to be repaired! You have sat and waited for loads that were not ready and that were supposed to be ready at promised time. Your time is worth money also and you should be compensated for it. You are a good man and you deserve everything you earn. I'm sure you have done favors for this broker / shipper in the past.
That was your guardian angel whispering in your ear that you needed to check the reefer ! Learn to listen to your gut. It’s not an accident and it’s not coincidence.
Been there, done that l hate to say its going to get worst. Stay safe merry Christmas to you and the Warden, Uber dad and future Nascar driver mom. And the kids and the Germans.
Kurt it’s called going tactical, when you turn on the red light, or turning on your night vision. You can see a white light a lot further then red light carries. Enjoy the day, thanks for another great video.
Of course, the one time you don't check is when things go wrong. There are several words for that. Murphy coming up with his law must have gotten him executed. You were definitely tired and in fine dork mode. 🤣I do hope you have some time off for Christmas. Thanks for the ride. God bless.
You're not the only one to forget things Kurt. Even after 40 years of driving I would forget things, and I always had a very consistent routine. My routine was always extremely diligent the last 8 years I drove because I was hauling 12,000 gallons of gas, and there is no room for mistakes. That said, one night I was delivering gas at a service station and I put all of my hoses and fittings up, or so I thought, and started to leave. It was about 3a.m, it was snowing and I was dog tired, and as soon as I started pulling away, I heard a noise. I had left a short hose hooked up to the in ground tank.
Another fun video lots to learn. They call the people loading the trailer's lumpers. Looks like you were having fun loading the clip. God-bless and Safe Travels
My previous truck had the jumpstart posts mounted by the air lines. That was nice for jumpstarting the occasional recalcitrant reefer unit. The current truck has the factory posts on the frame behind the left steer tire. I had to buy another set of cables to reach. But it still beats removing battery box covers.
Great job on getting the trailer reported and taking the time to make sure it was going to get fixed. That was one of the things that turned me off was when I had to give up a load to go pick up a trailer. Got smart and started putting my kingpin lock on and taking the broken trailer to the dealer, and then go back and continue my original load. Pissed off dispatch quite a few times and when senior management found out about my tactics, they came unglued. I found a position with a local company and left them high and dry on a hotshot load they needed moved ASAP. Best move I ever made - even worked out improving my bank account substantially. At least your company offered to make it up to you, which is a great sign that they care about you and value your work. After the company I drove for went belly up in '09, I called it quits in the driving world. Do I miss it? yes - and no.
That makes no sense to have to pay $$$$$$$$ to load or unload period. But,, that's TRUCKIN!!!!!!! Everyone wants to take 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰 from the TRUCKERS!!!!!!! 😬🙄🤯😫😤😡
Exactly 💯.. it's like Extortion. I don't understand why places order truck loads of freight and then they don't want to unload what they ordered well I didn't order it and no other truckee ordered it, we just pick it up and bring it to them. ✌️& 18
The head lamp is very cool. Unfortunately Opie won't be able to appreciate the ultimate coolness of the red light. Dogs are color blind and can't see red or green. They see the world in brown, yellow, and gray. I'm sure he thinks you're cool anyway.
I drive for that company that has the trls with the blue and red stripe down the side of the trl and the blue and red rectangle that is in some of your videos recently at that Topeka plant. Been there done that. Just spent 23.5 hrs over the last 2 days (Sun and Mon) at 2 separate Carrier shops trying to get the unit on my trl to function (turn on). Fun fun. That's truckin, right?
Don’t beat yourself up over not checking the battery, it comes with the territory, I.e. winter. Put it behind you and have a merry Christmas with your wonderful family.
We have all forgotten things. In the grand scheme of things, my uncle used to say that worse things have happened at sea. He was an expert on what could go wrong at sea because he was a Coast Guard veteran.
$2.68 for a Cheeseburger. Uber Dad and I can remember when McDonald's Cheeseburger was .25 cents and a hamburger was .20 cents. We are Old. Also you should keep a jar handy a put a dollar in it when you say " it is what it is" and give it to your Wife when it's full. Stay safe and Merry Christmas to you and your family.
No matter where I delivered, NYC, Boston, N.J. or D. C. lumpers got paid. The not so interesting but necessary part of recording the fee was to provide a 'make pretend' Sociable Security for the company. I'm almost certain most of the lumpers didn't have those numbers hence making up a number. Thanks for the ride and the views. Be well.
Great video Kurt ! I'm jealous I would take first class any day! Love the old W9 and Pete 379/389 but the prices for anything decent is damn near what decent newer truck costs.
" It is what it is " ... For some odd reason I picked up that phrase and started using it. Every time I would say it to my wife she wanted to smack me.
O-H-I-O Porter greetings 🇺🇸 So it definitely was the battery? I had to rewind a bit to verify, but I still wasn’t quite sure. It ran after you jumped the battery, but I guess it eventually shut down, huh? Those are things I’ve never heard before. Cool to know. That’s how it is, we do our walk around & listening to as we go around, but we miss things once in a while. Just don’t make a habit of it. LOL! As long as you have a safe trip, that’s what matters the most. Enjoy the next leg of your journey! Blessings my friend. 🥰🤩✌️
Kurt sir you probally know that its not safe to drive tired...edpecially to drive acsemi tired.we followers of your channel thought you put off washing first class...untill after you rested🙂
When Schmidt said he had to pay $260 to have the trailer unloaded, that is called a lumper fee. Usually the company he is delivering to has a 3rd party company doing the unloading and thats how the 3rd party makes their money. Hope this explanation helps.
@@beyondthebooth4638 He paid to get loaded. Also I've paid my fare share of lumper fees. I pulled a reefer for almost ten years. Many grocery warehouses have lumpers in their warehouses.
My wife has epilepsy and had a seizure earlier so we sat on the couch and started watching your channel. I knew she was fully awake when she was looking at the tv and said, “Opie”. Hope you guys have a Merry Christmas And Opie,Jax, and mom and Uber dad.
Dave hoping you and yours have a MERRY CHRISTMAS❤😊
Hope your wife gets better quickly and merry Christmas
@@littleroo340 she’s doing better and merry Christmas to you as well!
Love how Opie is peeking into the camera.
“Things are more like they are now than they were yesterday”
When you start talking like Fred Flintstone, singing Christmas songs and telling your truck to climb, you need sleeper time.
Except the extra money for taking the trailer back to be repaired! You have sat and waited for loads that were not ready and that were supposed to be ready at promised time. Your time is worth money also and you should be compensated for it. You are a good man and you deserve everything you earn. I'm sure you have done favors for this broker / shipper in the past.
That was your guardian angel whispering in your ear that you needed to check the reefer ! Learn to listen to your gut. It’s not an accident and it’s not coincidence.
Been there, done that l hate to say its going to get worst. Stay safe merry Christmas to you and the Warden, Uber dad and future Nascar driver mom. And the kids and the Germans.
Kurt you were cleaning the BRASS and keeping it loaded while you were chatting in the truck.
Got to always have clean BRASS.👍👍👍
I’ll be glad when you can get those lights in the bumper fixed think it look sweet but I now WINTER is upon us stay safe
Such a wholesome channel, thanks for all you do!
That thumbnail. Haha. It had me thinking it was the truck and Opie was like uber dad, come get me.
Kurt it’s called going tactical, when you turn on the red light, or turning on your night vision. You can see a white light a lot further then red light carries. Enjoy the day, thanks for another great video.
Kurt casually adds his DNA to every hollow point......😂😂
What on earth are you talking about?
@@Lil_totoro 12:50 to 13:15
@@chrishelms1967 I didn’t even notice that’s what he was doing. Good eye
@@Lil_totoro 😉👍
Kurt Aint never a dull moment!!!...but...thats truck drivin!!! Be safe Kurt see ya next time😊
Honest man for taking the blame some would say it quit on the road stay safe!
Of course, the one time you don't check is when things go wrong. There are several words for that. Murphy coming up with his law must have gotten him executed. You were definitely tired and in fine dork mode. 🤣I do hope you have some time off for Christmas. Thanks for the ride. God bless.
Oh I gatentee I will
You're not the only one to forget things Kurt. Even after 40 years of driving I would forget things, and I always had a very consistent routine.
My routine was always extremely diligent the last 8 years I drove because I was hauling 12,000 gallons of gas, and there is no room for
mistakes. That said, one night I was delivering gas at a service station and I put all of my hoses and fittings up, or so I thought, and started to leave.
It was about 3a.m, it was snowing and I was dog tired, and as soon as I started pulling away, I heard a noise. I had left a short hose hooked up to the in ground tank.
it happens
I like the when you had Opie on the leash. The shadows of you both would make a good sticker or parch. I loved it.
Another fun video lots to learn. They call the people loading the trailer's lumpers. Looks like you were having fun loading the clip. God-bless and Safe Travels
Merry Christmas and stay safe out there!!
My previous truck had the jumpstart posts mounted by the air lines. That was nice for jumpstarting the occasional recalcitrant reefer unit.
The current truck has the factory posts on the frame behind the left steer tire. I had to buy another set of cables to reach. But it still beats removing battery box covers.
Good investment is a jump box that you can plug in the truck somewhere or a green apu
Great job on getting the trailer reported and taking the time to make sure it was going to get fixed. That was one of the things that turned me off was when I had to give up a load to go pick up a trailer. Got smart and started putting my kingpin lock on and taking the broken trailer to the dealer, and then go back and continue my original load. Pissed off dispatch quite a few times and when senior management found out about my tactics, they came unglued. I found a position with a local company and left them high and dry on a hotshot load they needed moved ASAP. Best move I ever made - even worked out improving my bank account substantially. At least your company offered to make it up to you, which is a great sign that they care about you and value your work. After the company I drove for went belly up in '09, I called it quits in the driving world. Do I miss it? yes - and no.
Looking good Kurt
the word is that you are paying their labor to load your trailer
Original KW wheels, nice.
Stay WARM & SAFE TRAVELS out there!!!!!!😎🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊👍🏾🙌🏾🇺🇸💰💰💰💰💰💰💰
Routine, doing always the same things, and when it goes wrong it hits you hard hehe it happens in every job, had it several times.
I love watching!
Be careful Kurt and drive safe
You got the red light on, you're recording haha! I got jokes
What's up keep working or take the winter off
I could have sworn he looked at it in the last video and it was set at -10 and he talked about setting it too run all the time instead of automatic
Different trailer
That makes no sense to have to pay $$$$$$$$ to load or unload period. But,, that's TRUCKIN!!!!!!! Everyone wants to take 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰 from the TRUCKERS!!!!!!! 😬🙄🤯😫😤😡
Exactly 💯.. it's like Extortion. I don't understand why places order truck loads of freight and then they don't want to unload what they ordered well I didn't order it and no other truckee ordered it, we just pick it up and bring it to them. ✌️& 18
I’m assuming it’s included in the bill to the customer. Calm down.
Stay safe out there and see you next time plus it could be a blown fuse in the refrigerator unit on the trailer
Stay safe have a good one
Reefer madness lol! 👍
Red is for not loosing your night vision. Very important as well for boaters off shore.
I agree I hate that saying what did we say before that saying took over.
The head lamp is very cool. Unfortunately Opie won't be able to appreciate the ultimate coolness of the red light. Dogs are color blind and can't see red or green. They see the world in brown, yellow, and gray. I'm sure he thinks you're cool anyway.
I drive for that company that has the trls with the blue and red stripe down the side of the trl and the blue and red rectangle that is in some of your videos recently at that Topeka plant. Been there done that. Just spent 23.5 hrs over the last 2 days (Sun and Mon) at 2 separate Carrier shops trying to get the unit on my trl to function (turn on). Fun fun. That's truckin, right?
Don’t beat yourself up over not checking the battery, it comes with the territory, I.e. winter. Put it behind you and have a merry Christmas with your wonderful family.
How is Roustabout doing ? How's California liking his new gig ? U and Opie hang in there
Just seen Roustabout today he's good. California is liking the truck with some mods
Joe, what is that little lava lamp thing on top of CB?
We have all forgotten things. In the grand scheme of things, my uncle used to say that worse things have happened at sea. He was an expert on what could go wrong at sea because he was a Coast Guard veteran.
$2.68 for a Cheeseburger. Uber Dad and I can remember when McDonald's Cheeseburger was .25 cents and a hamburger was .20 cents. We are Old. Also you should keep a jar handy a put a dollar in it when you say " it is what it is" and give it to your Wife when it's full. Stay safe and Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Be Blessed
No matter where I delivered, NYC, Boston, N.J. or D. C. lumpers got paid. The not so interesting but necessary part of recording the fee was to provide a 'make pretend' Sociable Security for the company. I'm almost certain most of the lumpers didn't have those numbers hence making up a number. Thanks for the ride and the views. Be well.
Cool.
That is a COOOOL LIGHT riding on top of the COOOOL DORK. 😂
Hi Kurt and Opie
I hope you took the money. I have been taken so many times by brokers, I couldn't count them.
Have you ever called a heavy load like lucky banana
It should say hauled not called
Do you have a temperature gauge in the cab for the trailer?
Opie the camera hog! :)
Great video Kurt !
I'm jealous I would take first class any day!
Love the old W9 and Pete 379/389 but the prices for anything decent is damn near what decent newer truck costs.
Was it called a “Lumper Fee?”
Did you get your bigger fire extinguishers?
Not yet but keep reminding me.
@@truckingwithschmidt7120 sure thing! Keep on Trucking! Also, Raspberry Zingers are the best!
I saw diesel for $3.20 at Stewart and Sons in Ainsworth Iowa this weekend. Have fuel prices dropped that much?
WHEN YOU FIND THE HOLE I LIST IT 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
" It is what it is " ... For some odd reason I picked up that phrase and started using it. Every time I would say it to my wife she wanted to smack me.
Merry Christmas to and all your family but ya know with the beard and the boggin you kinda resemble Yukon Cornelius. 😂
When winter comes, why does it look like your truck is cold inside?
It usually is
Opie show Dad how to do it ❤
Good
Hello greeting👋
Great thumbnail
O-H-I-O Porter greetings 🇺🇸 So it definitely was the battery? I had to rewind a bit to verify, but I still wasn’t quite sure. It ran after you jumped the battery, but I guess it eventually shut down, huh? Those are things I’ve never heard before. Cool to know. That’s how it is, we do our walk around & listening to as we go around, but we miss things once in a while. Just don’t make a habit of it. LOL! As long as you have a safe trip, that’s what matters the most. Enjoy the next leg of your journey! Blessings my friend. 🥰🤩✌️
No, it never started
KURT GREAT VIDEO HEY MAN WE ARE ALL HUMAN WE ALL GET DISTRACTED ! BE BLESSED STAY SAFE ! 🐾🐾🐾❤️🐾🐾🐾🇺🇸🇺🇸🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🙏
Kurt , First Class is remember…”GOOD AS ANY BETTER THAN MANY”.
Take care safe travels.👍
do u get paid for empty trailer
No
Is that a lumper charge?
Extortion
Extortion
Hello greeting👋
Schmidt, I've been a fan too long to call you Sally lmao
Lol
Kurt sir you probally know that its not safe to drive tired...edpecially to drive acsemi tired.we followers of your channel thought you put off washing first class...untill after you rested🙂
I forgot to bump the tires once. That cost me. Oh well. Hang in and havagudun.
Kurt. It is what it is and sometimes it is what it isn't. Go figure.
Reefer trucking is fun but it's little time consuming
My Dad always said that and I hate it
All I know about that is you might not want to say it..... But all things considered It is what it is. 😊🙃😊
Standing up and eating
Oppee looking at the camera, whats this fool doing? Its cold out here lol. ! Merry Christmas !
You got hit with the dreaded Lumper Fee
The fun times
Lumper Fees?
When Schmidt said he had to pay $260 to have the trailer unloaded, that is called a lumper fee. Usually the company he is delivering to has a 3rd party company doing the unloading and thats how the 3rd party makes their money. Hope this explanation helps.
@@beyondthebooth4638 He paid to get loaded. Also I've paid my fare share of lumper fees. I pulled a reefer for almost ten years. Many grocery warehouses have lumpers in their warehouses.
Yup
Jesus cheese burgers over here in oz are $4.45 by themselves
I have never heard of being charged too get loaded that is a shippers job they can’t ship it if they don’t load it
Hi
Hello
And, when you don’t check them, 99.9 times they won’t start.
OK it was what it was🙂
"It is what it is, until it's not." Then, what was it?
Kurt, Obie s trying to have a balanced diet.
If you are going home get some fuel filters 😮
50K for Holiday GR8T💪🏼🦅🗽🇺🇸
Instead of it is what it is how about it was what it was?
My German Shepherd only eats cat poop I have to pull him away from it.
That’s nice
Hello greeting👋
😎👍
Happen to me a few times good thing they have displays.......always during the winter
It is what it is!
I don't like the color on the Pete in the truck wash
Tomorrow it will be It was what it was.lol.
At least it wasn't ;loaded
Not your trailer or load, and yet you pay to load it? Seems screwy to me.
Frist class!!!
Wow really good
Hello greeting👋
Just a honest mistake Kurt