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Do not flow GPS, it can get you into trouble and you find out you have a 12'6" Bridge or a bridge that doesn't allow trucks that have 78,000 pounds. GPS can get you into trouble and you find out you have a ticket waiting for you. If the GPS tells you to get off here and your on a interstate, don't get off. I've been there and had low bridges, bridge weights and learned alot. Don't go to TranAM College.
Your truck needs a bigger turbo. Have Cleetus McFarland hook you up with some twin turbskies !!! And stop listening to the GPS w/o checking the route 1st. I have had mine take me off the highway, go 3-4 miles, then put me right back on. WTF ?? Did it again the next time I was in the same spot but I just ignored her. Always look at the overall trip before you head out. Sometimes you know a better route. Keep On Truckin' kid. You're doing great !!!
Alex as a former Hot-Shot Owner and Driver, I can tell you that waiting it out and not traveling into situations that put you, the truck, and others at risk is ALWAYS the right thing to do. Absolutely NO FREIGHT is worth your life or risk damage to a vehicle. Alternate routes are not always the best either. The Garmin you are using is designed for cars and pickups, it doesn't really have dedicated truck routes like the truck specific GPS systems do. I used the Overdryve 7 it's pre-loaded with all truck routes as well as alternates including road restrictions for trucks and will automatically detour you around non ideal truck routes. You stay safe and keep doing what your doing. Love this channel
That’s so cool! I didn’t realize there were truck oriented GPS units… I thought they were all the same, generally speaking. I learn something new everyday lol
Hope Alex understands the type of company he's working for they must be an outstanding company he said that he gets paid $100 a day to cause part if it's because of inclement weather I've only ever heard of two companies that will do that and most companies that I know if you call your supervisor up and tell them I'm no longer driving in this area until winter ends they will laugh at you over the phone and tell you find go find another job then or else your driver we tell you to that is an incredibly privileged company he's working for and I hope he understands that
@@jacobravenwood7968 now I'm not a truck driver, but most of the trucker's that I see on you tube they run around the bad weather they don't sit for 5 days
That looks like a Garmin Truck GPS what do u mean it's not a trucker gps?, And That is why it's best for you (I only drive in perfect weather) drivers to stay tf off the road in the winter time, y'all extreme cautious super slow drivers need to find a non driving job, y'all cause accidents because you're not used to driving in less than perfect weather.
You definitely were tested this delivery, but staying put and staying safe was the right choice. Also just remember that going through this delivery also gave you alot more experience in many ways, so it wasn't all negative!💛
Life in those little towns are so good and so hard at the same time. I grew up in one of those little towns you passed. There were 3 kids in my grade and we lived more than 30 miles apart.
Pro member here Alex, just very glad you weren't in an accident with that ice, now get the heck out of there and leave it to the buffalos. Keep safe little buddy.
@@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY I had just gone through on route 80 then there was a rumbling, looked in my mirrors and I saw an avalanche take out EVERYTHING on the road behind me. I almost quit trucking because of it, thankfully I didn't. I was glad I was running early too!
I love your videos Alex, brings back memories running OTR in 1976-1977 and crossing Wyoming in winter and having to get off I-80 because it was too slippery late at nite and waiting till next day to head to Salt Lake. 2 winters in a truck was enough for me, i quit OTR and worked last 43 yrs doing local freight in So Cal
I love your videos. When I was a kid, I always wanted to be a truck driver. I'm in Medicine now, but still live my fantasy through you. In fact, I've gotten my family who lives in Asia into watching your videos too.
Make sure your Garmin is set on quickest route not shortest route. Shortest route will take you through small towns. You'll end up somewhere you don't want to be.
I love traveling on roads not well traveled. Unless the weather is awful, best to stick to those that are well cleaned off. Glad you finally made it to your destination!
Really enjoying your videos, Alex. Not gonna lie, I was worried when you got off the interstate and onto the small town roads. Glad you made it through and back onto the interstate. And ONCE AGAIN, you made a delicious meal in your freakin' truck! Ugh, I gotta do better! 😅 Can't wait for the next video, my dude. Stay safe out there! 👍
Great video. Trust you instincts when gps tries to send you on a different route than what you planned. Be prepared for snow in Wyoming up to June. It can happen any time up there. I absolutely love your camera view and your commentary. Be safe. Arrive alive is a good motto.
So glad to see you made it safe and that they won’t make you drive in that crazy weather stay safe see you in your next video maybe it will be in a sunny state
I-80 is basically a seasonal road. if it's winter, dont even bother tbh. The plows can run all they want and it doesn't matter, the wind blows it right back.
I tend to stick to the interstates and US highways as much as possible. Don't always follow what your GPS is telling you. Check ahead for road conditions.
you made it! That was key. Yeah I am not trucker either, but I like hearing first hand some details of a job\career that I have little to no knowledge.
Hey, I spotted you Thursday heading into Illinois from Indiana. You were in the far right lane, it was raining a lil bit and traffic was starting to pick up to I didn't bother trying to get your attention. You were focused man!
I grew up driving frequently from Cheyenne to the other end of the state, and I promise you it's windy AF year-round, the snow just makes it worse in the winter.
Cheyenne to Salt Lake- Just stay on 80, Alex. If 80 is closed, you can bet your butt, the other roads are usually much worse. Keep it on the big road as much as possible. Messing around in these little towns on GPS adventures is going to get you into trouble.
The scale houses will tell drivers if they’re not experienced with Wyoming to stick to 80. Generally if 80 is closed, others remain open unless it’s just a whiteout. I used to make trips from Pocatello to Gillette, 2 times a week with f350 and 35 foot gooseneck. Fun trip in the winter! Transported trucks for Ford dealers. Hopefully Alex doesn’t have to experience South Pass in the winter.
I'm with you on waiting it out. Strong winds, torrential rain, blizzard conditions. didn't sign up for any of that and won't risk my life in it. I get payed a day rate regardless of if I'm waiting on weather or moving. It's just not worth the risk
Being that you are a experience driver. It's shocking that you don't trip plan and realize 80 always get shutdown in this area often. 70 will bypass issues in the winter. Letting the dm know so they can inform the receiver . Then you get more miles and deliver on time. Common sense.
I hate driving at night. Unfortunately that's what my schedule is. Can't stand it. It's darker. Obviously things freeze up more often. Animals are more active. The last places to park even for brakes. I hate those douchebags take the brakes over at at pumps nothing to look at at night. Stores aren't open if you want to stop real quick if I had my way I like to get up at three or four in the morning. Start driving maybe a little later
With the kinds of information and technology we have, Garmin or Google should be able to predict with high accuracy if certain roads are drivable or not. It's not acceptable to blindly chart routes for truckers that are dangerous and risky in this day and age.
😂😂 your GPS issue made me laugh. I got lost in the hills of Pennsylvania once during a snowstorm because of that. It sucked! I was glad I didn’t get stuck. I’m always wary of GPS now.
Avoid the 70 and 80 this time of year its pointless I don't run that way no more during winter been there done that no more You are so calm and totally enjoy your videos.
There is no load so hot it needs to cool off in the ditch. A Safety Director told me that when I first started in 84. Stay out of the pack, let them go around, and watch for black ice. Has kept me alive and accident free. The receiver won't tell you this, but they would rather receive the load late than not at all. The reason you are not seeing them is they try and get all the carnage off the road and shoulders before they reopen it. I was stuck at the 80 Rest Stop on Elk Mountain once for 3 days, it was brutal. Stay safe, don't risk it for weather, it's not worth it. By the way, get an Atlas, look before you go. A GPS while somewhat good, sometimes is not right. Stay away from Google maps, isn't made for heavy or tall trucks.
Alex as a truck driver for 28 years in the snow wind or rain fog never ever ever deviate when your GPS is go this way in the main interstate is open you get stuck you get stuck with the tow bill just saying you have to think First
I used to live in Cheyenne. The snow usually starts in September and ends in late May with periods of clear and a little warmth between snows due to Chinook winds. Might want to update your driving in WY preferences...
I-95, which runs through New York and along the country's entire East Coast, ranked first overall in total fatalities and fatalities per 100 miles. Researchers found that many of the fatal I-95 crashes occurred in the Northeast region during the winter, when snowy weather makes for dangerous driving conditions.
Just a tip about the snow driving. Put your ac on your windshield and crack your windows don't use your wipers. The idea is to get your windshield cold enough where the snow doesn't stick and flows off avoiding iced windshield and frozen wipers. Might be a lil chilly inside but at least you can see
I live in Himachal, India which is Himalayan mountains and when it snows here, you can only do 10 km/h which is 6.2 mph because there is so much black ice that its dangerous to drive any faster even in a car, let alone that huge of a vehicle.
I80 really can't decide if it wants to be open. Hubby was supposed to deliver to Cheyenne from Washington. He's having to do it via Denver cause of 80 lol
We get a lot of snow in the state of Wyoming & Montana in January & February. But in the summer, we get really warm, at the end of July & start of August. I live in Billings, MT.
ALEX! Don't follow that damn GPS! If you're going to use a trucking app use something like trucker path. It never steered me wrong once. Stay on the main roads till you can't go no more . Get yourself a road atlas
Hate to be the one to beak the news but things don't settle down weatherwise until mid to late May in Wyoming. Pretty much applies to upper Midwest, Colorado, Montana and Idaho as well. Some years weather is worse than others and this has been a tough year unfortunately.
There's a video of a cop interviewing a simi driver who said his GPS told him to go that direction. And he was on a cattle road in a field stuck. Any good driver looks at what we call a map. I can count Alex how many times you let gps take you on a field trip. STOP TRUSTING GPS.
Good job Alex. Have you ever tried downshifting when climbing a hill? I know it's an automatic transmission, but I know it can be done. Who knows, it may help.
As a driver... I had a customer call saying "if you want to try to find the place go for it" the whole place had over 14 ft drifts you couldn't find the farm
I live in the boonies of Texas, only tiny towns in my county. Most jobs are ranch related. Lots of hunting here too. So people earn money cleaning hunter's cabins, selling livestock food and feeding livestock on ranches. Some construction. Some stores in town, which is 1 mile in diameter. Of course there is a school in the county which employs a lot of people. I love it here but it is an hour's drive (or more) to a town with a mall, movie theater, Walmart, etc. So this place is not for everyone.
Check to see if you have your GPS on avoid hwy mode, it happen to me going across Canada and it kept detouring me onto back roads and little towns. Also worked better on car mode.
Another good meal that I eat is, beef cubes, with the basmati rice with the yum yum sauce. Combine them all together. I rotate it with beef and chicken
I'll tell you a story...i was driving through Texas and a snow/ice storm hit houston... I slowed down before I decided to ultimately stop because the roads were too bad.....trucks were passing and flashing their lights at me but I knew in my heart it would cost me more than the load if I kept going so I stopped....next day there was a truck in the ditch maybe about every 10 miles like clockwork....the one that stuck with me was a tractor that had been pinned between the trailer and a pillar to an overpass.....there was no way he survived that....and all he had go do was stop for 1 night and the roads were pretty much melted and clear by that next morning....for that his life ended....for a little bit of time and money....
Alex you are subordinated to using GPS too much, perhaps you should get a CB radio so you can keep in contact with other truckers for on road information.
Go to South I 40. Then at Kingman, AZ. Go north 93 to North I 15 to Salt Lake City. If you want to be stuck for a week, do what Alex is doing. And hear all the woman drama.
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Don't drive like my Granny! She is 79 and still gets it down the road!
Do not flow GPS, it can get you into trouble and you find out you have a 12'6" Bridge or a bridge that doesn't allow trucks that have 78,000 pounds. GPS can get you into trouble and you find out you have a ticket waiting for you.
If the GPS tells you to get off here and your on a interstate, don't get off.
I've been there and had low bridges, bridge weights and learned alot. Don't go to TranAM College.
Maybe you should have the company get you some chains for that truck
Alex ? Can you please start doing longer videos , like 30 minutes, just talk, about anything.
You don't even need to edit videos .
Your truck needs a bigger turbo. Have Cleetus McFarland hook you up with some twin turbskies !!! And stop listening to the GPS w/o checking the route 1st. I have had mine take me off the highway, go 3-4 miles, then put me right back on. WTF ?? Did it again the next time I was in the same spot but I just ignored her. Always look at the overall trip before you head out. Sometimes you know a better route. Keep On Truckin' kid. You're doing great !!!
Alex as a former Hot-Shot Owner and Driver, I can tell you that waiting it out and not traveling into situations that put you, the truck, and others at risk is ALWAYS the right thing to do. Absolutely NO FREIGHT is worth your life or risk damage to a vehicle. Alternate routes are not always the best either. The Garmin you are using is designed for cars and pickups, it doesn't really have dedicated truck routes like the truck specific GPS systems do. I used the Overdryve 7 it's pre-loaded with all truck routes as well as alternates including road restrictions for trucks and will automatically detour you around non ideal truck routes. You stay safe and keep doing what your doing. Love this channel
That’s so cool! I didn’t realize there were truck oriented GPS units… I thought they were all the same, generally speaking. I learn something new everyday lol
Hope Alex understands the type of company he's working for they must be an outstanding company he said that he gets paid $100 a day to cause part if it's because of inclement weather I've only ever heard of two companies that will do that and most companies that I know if you call your supervisor up and tell them I'm no longer driving in this area until winter ends they will laugh at you over the phone and tell you find go find another job then or else your driver we tell you to that is an incredibly privileged company he's working for and I hope he understands that
@@jacobravenwood7968 now I'm not a truck driver, but most of the trucker's that I see on you tube they run around the bad weather they don't sit for 5 days
That looks like a Garmin Truck GPS what do u mean it's not a trucker gps?, And That is why it's best for you (I only drive in perfect weather) drivers to stay tf off the road in the winter time, y'all extreme cautious super slow drivers need to find a non driving job, y'all cause accidents because you're not used to driving in less than perfect weather.
So alex is been using a pick up gps for about a year plus, and he dosen't know it 🤣🤣" I think" you need to watch more alex videos
I’m not even a trucker and I can’t get enough of your videos. Much respect stay safe
Same
You definitely were tested this delivery, but staying put and staying safe was the right choice. Also just remember that going through this delivery also gave you alot more experience in many ways, so it wasn't all negative!💛
We need longer videos lol. We are addicted to this channel. Thanks
Life in those little towns are so good and so hard at the same time. I grew up in one of those little towns you passed. There were 3 kids in my grade and we lived more than 30 miles apart.
Pro member here Alex, just very glad you weren't in an accident with that ice, now get the heck out of there and leave it to the buffalos. Keep safe little buddy.
yup I told gp not to send me to Wyoming until it gets warm
@@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY I had just gone through on route 80 then there was a rumbling, looked in my mirrors and I saw an avalanche take out EVERYTHING on the road behind me. I almost quit trucking because of it, thankfully I didn't. I was glad I was running early too!
I love your videos Alex, brings back memories running OTR in 1976-1977 and crossing Wyoming in winter and having to get off I-80 because it was too slippery late at nite and waiting till next day to head to Salt Lake. 2 winters in a truck was enough for me, i quit OTR and worked last 43 yrs doing local freight in So Cal
I love your videos. When I was a kid, I always wanted to be a truck driver. I'm in Medicine now, but still live my fantasy through you. In fact, I've gotten my family who lives in Asia into watching your videos too.
Make sure your Garmin is set on quickest route not shortest route. Shortest route will take you through small towns. You'll end up somewhere you don't want to be.
I love traveling on roads not well traveled. Unless the weather is awful, best to stick to those that are well cleaned off. Glad you finally made it to your destination!
Keep up the good work Alex. So glad you are staying safe.
Really enjoying your videos, Alex. Not gonna lie, I was worried when you got off the interstate and onto the small town roads. Glad you made it through and back onto the interstate. And ONCE AGAIN, you made a delicious meal in your freakin' truck! Ugh, I gotta do better! 😅 Can't wait for the next video, my dude. Stay safe out there! 👍
Great video. Trust you instincts when gps tries to send you on a different route than what you planned. Be prepared for snow in Wyoming up to June. It can happen any time up there. I absolutely love your camera view and your commentary. Be safe. Arrive alive is a good motto.
Again I just love your sense of humour and your common sense way of thinking. Godspeed from Virginia.
So glad to see you made it safe and that they won’t make you drive in that crazy weather stay safe see you in your next video maybe it will be in a sunny state
I saw a GP Transco truck on the highway in PA today. Immediately thought of you, first time seeing your company on the road!
Remember that if you end someone's life in traffic that you might be held accountable
Get a truckers gps. And set it for your truck length and height. Also always compare you google maps with the gps to see your idea route
I-80 is basically a seasonal road. if it's winter, dont even bother tbh. The plows can run all they want and it doesn't matter, the wind blows it right back.
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It's better to be safe than sorry. Be careful bro.
Careful with the ice and wind my friend. Stay safe out there.
I tend to stick to the interstates and US highways as much as possible. Don't always follow what your GPS is telling you. Check ahead for road conditions.
you made it! That was key. Yeah I am not trucker either, but I like hearing first hand some details of a job\career that I have little to no knowledge.
Hey, I spotted you Thursday heading into Illinois from Indiana. You were in the far right lane, it was raining a lil bit and traffic was starting to pick up to I didn't bother trying to get your attention. You were focused man!
Coming from a heavy duty diesel mechanic, I can assure you that your truck has no all wheel drive. That might just be your abs screaming no traction
Stay on the big road!!!!!!I've drove year's on I80 SLC TO NORTHEAST WEEKLY
I grew up driving frequently from Cheyenne to the other end of the state, and I promise you it's windy AF year-round, the snow just makes it worse in the winter.
Cheyenne to Salt Lake- Just stay on 80, Alex. If 80 is closed, you can bet your butt, the other roads are usually much worse. Keep it on the big road as much as possible. Messing around in these little towns on GPS adventures is going to get you into trouble.
The scale houses will tell drivers if they’re not experienced with Wyoming to stick to 80. Generally if 80 is closed, others remain open unless it’s just a whiteout. I used to make trips from Pocatello to Gillette, 2 times a week with f350 and 35 foot gooseneck. Fun trip in the winter! Transported trucks for Ford dealers. Hopefully Alex doesn’t have to experience South Pass in the winter.
Good luck homie I start my trucking career at the end of the month hope to see you out there
Good luck 😃
Good luck I just started 3 weeks ago
I'm with you on waiting it out. Strong winds, torrential rain, blizzard conditions. didn't sign up for any of that and won't risk my life in it. I get payed a day rate regardless of if I'm waiting on weather or moving. It's just not worth the risk
Truck looks good. You keep the interior straight.
Morning Alex... so happy to see you..❤️🇨🇦
Alex, get a Rand Macnally trucker map Trip plan and check your route! I have had the same issues with gps rerouting me
Hello from Scotland, keep on trucking
Put your sun visors down and close to the windshield the defrost will be flowing close to the windshield, helps keep it defrosted
Good evening Alex just found your channel keep the video coming. Be safe out there
Best youtuber ever be safe out there, alex
Never apologize for being safe.
You are making a good decision man if you have a cdl is because you want be driving not parking be safe on the road my friend
Being that you are a experience driver. It's shocking that you don't trip plan and realize 80 always get shutdown in this area often. 70 will bypass issues in the winter. Letting the dm know so they can inform the receiver . Then you get more miles and deliver on time. Common sense.
You are looking at spring snow in march to may then you have hail. The town you got lost in is Sinclair Wyoming.
The best time to drive, when no one is on the roads. That's why I love driving at night, thru the night.
Keep safe and have fun.
Same/ But in snowy times sucks that you cannot see clearly that ice waiting for us
I hate driving at night. Unfortunately that's what my schedule is. Can't stand it. It's darker. Obviously things freeze up more often. Animals are more active. The last places to park even for brakes. I hate those douchebags take the brakes over at at pumps nothing to look at at night. Stores aren't open if you want to stop real quick if I had my way I like to get up at three or four in the morning. Start driving maybe a little later
Sometimes that means no one is making it thru
I’d do that but I’ve never been able to sleep during the day.
Luck,no luck it's just winter driving over there!!!try going across I 70 from Denver during May up in the mountains hahaha learning experience 😄 😀 😆
Alex watch all your videos you have a great spirit I don't comment alot your the best get to nice weather
With the kinds of information and technology we have, Garmin or Google should be able to predict with high accuracy if certain roads are drivable or not. It's not acceptable to blindly chart routes for truckers that are dangerous and risky in this day and age.
😂😂 your GPS issue made me laugh. I got lost in the hills of Pennsylvania once during a snowstorm because of that. It sucked! I was glad I didn’t get stuck. I’m always wary of GPS now.
Avoid the 70 and 80 this time of year its pointless I don't run that way no more during winter been there done that no more You are so calm and totally enjoy your videos.
There is no load so hot it needs to cool off in the ditch. A Safety Director told me that when I first started in 84. Stay out of the pack, let them go around, and watch for black ice. Has kept me alive and accident free. The receiver won't tell you this, but they would rather receive the load late than not at all. The reason you are not seeing them is they try and get all the carnage off the road and shoulders before they reopen it. I was stuck at the 80 Rest Stop on Elk Mountain once for 3 days, it was brutal. Stay safe, don't risk it for weather, it's not worth it. By the way, get an Atlas, look before you go. A GPS while somewhat good, sometimes is not right. Stay away from Google maps, isn't made for heavy or tall trucks.
It routed you on that road because the snow doesn't typically blow as bad across the road.
Alex as a truck driver for 28 years in the snow wind or rain fog never ever ever deviate when your GPS is go this way in the main interstate is open you get stuck you get stuck with the tow bill just saying you have to think First
Best of luck!
I used to live in Cheyenne. The snow usually starts in September and ends in late May with periods of clear and a little warmth between snows due to Chinook winds. Might want to update your driving in WY preferences...
thanks for this info. ill tell them not to send me there until June then
Safe travels Alex.
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Nice driving in slushy condtions!!! Glad you made it safely!
Turn that GPS off and go grab your Atlas get your ass back up on 80
People who blindly follow a GPS wind up stuck on Donner Pass for the winter and eating their neighbors to survive.
Drove on that road from Washington to Texas, luckily before it got shut down but wind was hitting 50mph was scary
I never go west after October..Texas is about the furthest I’ll go in the winter..
Another one! Yipeee. Love watching your vids Alex 🇬🇧
I-95, which runs through New York and along the country's entire East Coast, ranked first overall in total fatalities and fatalities per 100 miles. Researchers found that many of the fatal I-95 crashes occurred in the Northeast region during the winter, when snowy weather makes for dangerous driving conditions.
Just a tip about the snow driving. Put your ac on your windshield and crack your windows don't use your wipers. The idea is to get your windshield cold enough where the snow doesn't stick and flows off avoiding iced windshield and frozen wipers. Might be a lil chilly inside but at least you can see
I live in Himachal, India which is Himalayan mountains and when it snows here, you can only do 10 km/h which is 6.2 mph because there is so much black ice that its dangerous to drive any faster even in a car, let alone that huge of a vehicle.
I80 really can't decide if it wants to be open. Hubby was supposed to deliver to Cheyenne from Washington. He's having to do it via Denver cause of 80 lol
Good choice Alex I love your videos
Sunny days ahead, keep moving forward
We get a lot of snow in the state of Wyoming & Montana in January & February. But in the summer, we get really warm, at the end of July & start of August. I live in Billings, MT.
ALEX! Don't follow that damn GPS! If you're going to use a trucking app use something like trucker path. It never steered me wrong once. Stay on the main roads till you can't go no more . Get yourself a road atlas
Quick update, I pass my cdl road test!!!
Congrats!!🎉🎉
Congrats bro👏👏
Now get it in your head that you’re never going to be home lol 23 year nomad here
@@Luigi12687 Everyone has their likes/dislikes, I like my nightly shower and my coffee.
Hate to be the one to beak the news but things don't settle down weatherwise until mid to late May in Wyoming. Pretty much applies to upper Midwest, Colorado, Montana and Idaho as well. Some years weather is worse than others and this has been a tough year unfortunately.
Hey Alex!!! Can you do an instructional Pre-trip video?
I live in a very small town in Idaho, we have a population of like 400. Most of the jobs here are farms or trade jobs.
Never blindly follow your gps. Make a plan which route you will take on every trip.
Do not use you flashers if you are moving! Use them only if you are stopped. An learn to read a map. Gps is normally wrong
There's a video of a cop interviewing a simi driver who said his GPS told him to go that direction. And he was on a cattle road in a field stuck. Any good driver looks at what we call a map. I can count Alex how many times you let gps take you on a field trip. STOP TRUSTING GPS.
Don’t trust gps you need to plan your routes more decisively polling at all options
Good job Alex.
Have you ever tried downshifting when climbing a hill? I know it's an automatic transmission, but I know it can be done. Who knows, it may help.
You did the right thing it's been bad in the Wyoming Idaho Utah area I'm in ut and it's been rough...
3:59 Have had you tried to use manual to climb sometimes?
As a driver... I had a customer call saying "if you want to try to find the place go for it" the whole place had over 14 ft drifts you couldn't find the farm
You really don’t pre plan your routes? I don’t understand how you’re always surprised by where your gps takes you. Little bit of prep goes a long way.
Never ever ever blindly trust GPS. Always check your route before you get there.
Good morning everyone from Rensselaer Indiana and new subscribers
The GPS didn't take you anywhere. You chose to follow it.
Yes trucking
I live in the boonies of Texas, only tiny towns in my county. Most jobs are ranch related. Lots of hunting here too. So people earn money cleaning hunter's cabins, selling livestock food and feeding livestock on ranches. Some construction. Some stores in town, which is 1 mile in diameter. Of course there is a school in the county which employs a lot of people. I love it here but it is an hour's drive (or more) to a town with a mall, movie theater, Walmart, etc. So this place is not for everyone.
Put that Rubbing alcohol in your windshield washer fluid and air lines a cap full!!!! It Works.... Happy Travels Alex!!!
Check to see if you have your GPS on avoid hwy mode, it happen to me going across Canada and it kept detouring me onto back roads and little towns. Also worked better on car mode.
4:17 such a cool looking building to stumble upon in what seems to be the middle of no where 😂
Another good meal that I eat is, beef cubes, with the basmati rice with the yum yum sauce. Combine them all together. I rotate it with beef and chicken
It's insane how you just blindly follow Google maps
I'll tell you a story...i was driving through Texas and a snow/ice storm hit houston...
I slowed down before I decided to ultimately stop because the roads were too bad.....trucks were passing and flashing their lights at me but I knew in my heart it would cost me more than the load if I kept going so I stopped....next day there was a truck in the ditch maybe about every 10 miles like clockwork....the one that stuck with me was a tractor that had been pinned between the trailer and a pillar to an overpass.....there was no way he survived that....and all he had go do was stop for 1 night and the roads were pretty much melted and clear by that next morning....for that his life ended....for a little bit of time and money....
That's the bad thing about automatic transmissions in 18 wheelers you can't keep your speed going uphill.
Just FYI it can snow big up until mothers day around there lol
am I the only one that thinks Alex is like a young Ray Ramono?
I actually commented this on one of his videos . I told him he looks and sounds like ray Romano 😂 he never replied
Alex you are subordinated to using GPS too much, perhaps you should get a CB radio so you can keep in contact with other truckers for on road information.
this video should stuck part 3 series
Go to South I 40. Then at Kingman, AZ. Go north 93 to North I 15 to Salt Lake City.
If you want to be stuck for a week, do what Alex is doing. And hear all the woman drama.