Airplane is Douglas A-4 Skyhawk. It's painted in Navy Blue Angels colors. It could BE a former Blue Angels aircraft. Pensacola is the home of the Blue Angels and they used to fly the A-4. The A-4 was the type of aircraft John McCain was flying in Vietnam. The A-4 was variously called "scooter" or "zipper". It's a light attack bomber, not a fighter.
That is the Carrier plane that Senater McCain was shot down in bombing North Vietnam. Have fun with with your better half on vacation . His father was admiral John MaCain USN.. ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO DAN . HI KALLIE GIRL. DAVE
Yeah i got excited too when the water came on...lmao. Not too much go's our way now a days. I think Florida has those signs posted that say ,"Give the trucker room" or something like that! I always say to myself that Atlant needs to have signs that remind the 4 wheelers that this is a major trucking hub in America and give us room. But thats asking waaaay too much huh? Safe travels westbound Dan✌
Hey Dan, Love watching your videos. I feel like I'm learning so much about how to secure loads. I really appreciate you taking the time to explain what you did and why you did it. Great work. Keep it up.
Dan - - It is a Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, also known as the "scooter"..... Designed as an attack aircraft, with nuclear capabilities. It is small enough that the wings didn't fold for carrier duty. I worked on the first 4 production models, the A4D-1 early in my Navy career at NAF China Lake, Calif, '62 - '65. Quite the aircraft. I drove truck for a few years after retiring from the Navy in Nov '78. Ran a '76 Pete 359, 13 speed, 350 cummins, pulling a 40' dry van, running 9 western states. Always wanted to do flatbed, but the owner didn't want to get into the flats. Really enjoy your video;s. Have a safe trip to Vegas. Enjoy your vacation.
I just have to tell you that watching your videos has now led me to take my CDL test and get my CDL again. I drove back in the mid-nineties, and watching your videos has made me realize that miss it. I thank you; I don't know what my wife thinks.
Dan: when you go by Ft Bliss wave for me. Was stationed there and sent there for training more times than I care to remember. Like your videos. I appreciate your honesty when you don't know something. But then you were Army, thanx for your service.
Hi Dan. Another top vlog. 1600 miles till home! That is twice the length of the UK!! Would love to drive trucks in the states, so much room and proper parking with food stores and showers! Love the music you played in the last blogs while you were driving. I must admit, I got a kick out of you driving to the screen washer!!! Lol See you next time 👍
It would be fun to sit in the cockpit of that A-4 Jet Navy plane during a wind & rain storm, LoL. I had a rambler car once, I got it used for a second car and drove it a year while I fixed it up then I sold it and got a new 74 VW Super Beetle coz I was driving 40 miles one way to work to the aerospace center where I was a machinist. The Bug was a great car, I had it for three years. At the time fuel had gone from .36 a gallon to 3.50 per gallon over two years. My bug was one of he few cars that got good millage. In all the cars I've driven in my life, that thing was a blast to drive, except it was cold in the winter, LoL. Have a good holiday Dan.....
Hey Dan, glad to hear you're headed home!! I HOPE you get thru Baton Rouge ok! Our traffic, esp the Mississippi River bridge can be a one giant parking lot! Anyway, great job again. Be safe!
With all those lovebugs out there they need those window squerters! You are cool and clean in every video mentioning a shower. A lot of truckers are sloppy
hi Dan you were saying about you didn't feel very satisfied with with with the gopro. i just wanted to that the video quality you put out is excellent and so is the audio.
Dan we passed each other Friday morning on I12. I was going west. Heading to LA with my load and then home. Went by your house early am on Sunday. 4 weeks out and time to go home. Bakersfield, CA enjoy your time off. # 15203
Dan Just a couple of quick questions. Does Mercer have any California legal trailers, and do they run California? And also if you're truck doesn't have a head ache rack or securement equipment; do they have options to buy from them? I'm a company flatbed driver looking to go o/o
+Canuck Thanks for watching All Mercer trailer are California legal. They also sell all of the equipment that you would need headache rack and Securement equipment.
Hi Dan I'm very impressive with your driving. I know it is hard job but can you tell me it is possible become driver from Europe in US ? As far as I know I will need sponsorship visa but it is hard to find a employer without experience of 2 years? love your channel and hope we will meet somewhere in highways. Lukas.
LOL YEAH! they even sell screens to cover your radiator to keep it from being plugged up by them. I was working at a Florida Power job site on our way out they had a whole vehicle sprayer!
Airplane is Douglas A-4 Skyhawk. It's painted in Navy Blue Angels colors. It could BE a former Blue Angels aircraft. Pensacola is the home of the Blue Angels and they used to fly the A-4.
The A-4 was the type of aircraft John McCain was flying in Vietnam. The A-4 was variously called "scooter" or "zipper". It's a light attack bomber, not a fighter.
+tscottme
Thanks for the info and
Thanks for watching
Thanks Florida for thinking about the little things at rest stops. Have a safe trip home Dan.
+Bonnie Hamilton
It was a very nice rest area
Thanks for watching
Have a safe trip home Dan and enjoy the vacation. Very well deserved.
+pgnd3r
Thanks for watching
That is the Carrier plane that Senater McCain was shot down in bombing North Vietnam. Have fun with with your better half on vacation . His father was admiral John MaCain USN.. ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO DAN . HI KALLIE GIRL. DAVE
+Tarheel Boy
Thanks for the info
And thanks for watching
And Kallie says hi back
Another great video! have a good time at home big Dan
+Mike Macdowell
Thank you and
Thanks for watching
You could've used the squirter for a shower, lol. Think you need to install one on your driveway! Take care & thanks.
+Steven Murata
Now that's idea
I will remember that next time
Thanks for watching
Love the little things in life too
+Walter Francis
Thanks for watching
have a safe trip home
+Camila Anahi
Thank you and thanks for watching
Yeah i got excited too when the water came on...lmao. Not too much go's our way now a days. I think Florida has those signs posted that say ,"Give the trucker room" or something like that! I always say to myself that Atlant needs to have signs that remind the 4 wheelers that this is a major trucking hub in America and give us room. But thats asking waaaay too much huh? Safe travels westbound Dan✌
Hey Dan,
Love watching your videos. I feel like I'm learning so much about how to secure loads. I really appreciate you taking the time to explain what you did and why you did it. Great work. Keep it up.
Thanks for watching
Dan - - It is a Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, also known as the "scooter"..... Designed as an attack aircraft, with nuclear capabilities. It is small enough that the wings didn't fold for carrier duty. I worked on the first 4 production models, the A4D-1 early in my Navy career at NAF China Lake, Calif, '62 - '65. Quite the aircraft. I drove truck for a few years after retiring from the Navy in Nov '78. Ran a '76 Pete 359, 13 speed, 350 cummins, pulling a 40' dry van, running 9 western states. Always wanted to do flatbed, but the owner didn't want to get into the flats. Really enjoy your video;s. Have a safe trip to Vegas. Enjoy your vacation.
+Larry Lister
That old 359 is a classic today
Thanks for watching
I just have to tell you that watching your videos has now led me to take my CDL test and get my CDL again. I drove back in the mid-nineties, and watching your videos has made me realize that miss it. I thank you; I don't know what my wife thinks.
Containers were designed for KC10 or KC135 aircrafts. Water proof, easily locked, and ease of loading on aircraft.
Dan: when you go by Ft Bliss wave for me. Was stationed there and sent there for training more times than I care to remember. Like your videos. I appreciate your honesty when you don't know something. But then you were Army, thanx for your service.
it is a Douglas A4 skyraider
+Charles Loenker
Thanks for the info
Thanks for watching
Thanks for sharing. Be safe on your journey home.
Hi Dan. Another top vlog. 1600 miles till home! That is twice the length of the UK!! Would love to drive trucks in the states, so much room and proper parking with food stores and showers! Love the music you played in the last blogs while you were driving. I must admit, I got a kick out of you driving to the screen washer!!! Lol
See you next time 👍
It would be fun to sit in the cockpit of that A-4 Jet Navy plane during a wind & rain storm, LoL.
I had a rambler car once, I got it used for a second car and drove it a year while I fixed it up then I sold it and got a new 74 VW Super Beetle coz I was driving 40 miles one way to work to the aerospace center where I was a machinist. The Bug was a great car, I had it for three years. At the time fuel had gone from .36 a gallon to 3.50 per gallon over two years. My bug was one of he few cars that got good millage. In all the cars I've driven in my life, that thing was a blast to drive, except it was cold in the winter, LoL.
Have a good holiday Dan.....
Hey Dan, glad to hear you're headed home!! I HOPE you get thru Baton Rouge ok! Our traffic, esp the Mississippi River bridge can be a one giant parking lot! Anyway, great job again. Be safe!
Enjoy your home time Dan, thanks for posting.
have a good vacation with Teresa
+Wilberto Escalera
Thank you we will
Thanks for watching
Thanks for the video! Florida does have the best rest areas. Enjoy your time off!
The A-4 was also called Heineman's Hotrod. He was the designer. The Syriader as mentioned below was a A-1 and was a propeller job.
Be safe and have a great vacation.
The Blue Angels ae there this weekend. Words cant describe the show They do over the Gulf, at Pensacola Beach. No other air show comes close.
The Truckers Report, It's a great site
+Jb King
I will check it out
Thanks 👍
That is nice of Florida do that for you guys 👍
With all those lovebugs out there they need those window squerters! You are cool and clean in every video mentioning a shower. A lot of truckers are sloppy
I am enjoying the ride, keep 'em coming!
Great video. That squirter thingy is neat.
Good video I like the window washer and plane.
Thank You,,Dany Boy!
safe trip home Dan.
+Darryl Kennedy
Thank you and
Thanks for watching
wish I would of known you was coming though Pensacola been living here a while
+Rickey Preston
Thanks for watching
hi Dan you were saying about you didn't feel very satisfied with with with the gopro. i just wanted to that the video quality you put out is excellent and so is the audio.
Man!! might be some alligators around patrolling that area, I see ponds or a pond in the background.
+chucky chuck
I was in the look out for them especially when I was walking Kallie
Thanks for watching
You crack me up lol safe travels
+David Schlabach
Thanks for watching
The Skyhawk just happens to be the very first military aircraft I remember seeing take off.
Dan we passed each other Friday morning on I12. I was going west. Heading to LA with my load and then home. Went by your house early am on Sunday. 4 weeks out and time to go home. Bakersfield, CA enjoy your time off. # 15203
Good video thank you
Hi Dan ! How many owner operator works in Mercer Transportation ? in France, it's call "tractionnaire"
+Mittant Ludovic
Mercer has about 2500 owner operators
Thanks for watching
Welcome to Alabama, Dan!
+Tony Williams
Thank you and
Thanks forcwarching
A4 skyraider very good plane used in Vietnam. I believe McCain was shot down in a a A6
+Derrick Moyer
Thanks for the info and
Thanks for watching
i like watching your videos, i run a farm and truck local with a ih 9300 and stepdeck to move my machinery around
And also our country is a beautiful country in the world
It's an A-4 Skyhawk.
Dan Just a couple of quick questions. Does Mercer have any California legal trailers, and do they run California? And also if you're truck doesn't have a head ache rack or securement equipment; do they have options to buy from them? I'm a company flatbed driver looking to go o/o
+Canuck
Thanks for watching
All Mercer trailer are California legal. They also sell all of the equipment that you would need headache rack and Securement equipment.
Deal wth Houston and San Antonio traffic or D-FW traffic. Which is the lesser evil?
In my day we used Conex boxes. Are those things still in use?
Hi Dan, New to your channel, Learned about it on TTR, You ever go there?
+Jb King
I'm not familiar withTTR
Thanks for watching
Nice load
way to go
Hi Dan
I'm very impressive with your driving. I know it is hard job but can you tell me it is possible become driver from Europe in US ?
As far as I know I will need sponsorship visa but it is hard to find a employer without experience of 2 years?
love your channel and hope we will meet somewhere in highways.
Lukas.
Skyhawk.
+Kim Gilchrist
Thanks
Talk to jbg about cameras. Another ni e video, thanks
+Dermot Byrne
I will
Thanks for watching
your video are cool
it worked
alot of people don't read signs. so they may not know about it
lol...windshield washer service...ever been in Fl during the "love bug" season?windshield gets covered/
LOL YEAH! they even sell screens to cover your radiator to keep it from being plugged up by them. I was working at a Florida Power job site on our way out they had a whole vehicle sprayer!
+Harldogg
I know what your talking about with the love bugs
Thanks for watching
I agree. Anything they do to help us truck drivers is a plus
Have a good Brexit 1776!
+TheMILVET
LOL
You too