Everytime I see you getting a truck wash, I always remember forgetting to close my side vents on the sleeper all of the way. Didn’t know it until I got ready to lay down that night and my bed was soaked !
Thanks for taking me along. Have never been in this part of the State.❤. Stay safe out there. I will stay to the end and finish❤. A lot of new scenery out there, to me anyway.❤.
I love your truck too. But what’s not to love it’s a large car with a 16 liter cat. I love listening to first class just cruising on the highway. The turbo whistle is great.
One lesson to take from Mr Swiftie and his helper. Don't try to back into a super tight spot with your tandems all the way forward unless you can pull up and back in on a straight shot
I'm a driver and right now I'm in the state of Washington. Just had a driver use heel to toe and sidewalk chalk to back in beside me. What in the world. Just glad he didn't hit my peterbuilt
Gone are the days of the Mom and Pop roadside diners. Good home cooked type meals where other truckers can converse about the smokie bears, scales, and endless construction. Probably the best thing of OTR trucking. Ya. I did it in the late 70s until the freight dried up and the owner of the tractor recovered from his motorcycle accident.
You aint lying, I traveled in the Oil Field work and the best food to be found WAS the Truck stops. Don't ask me how but they even made EGGS taste good. Ohhh the great smell of Biscuits and sausage gravy, I could go on. But ya, those were the days, RIP
I live in Oklahoma, EZ-GO was our gas stations. Used to drop fuel. Then Loves Corp bought them, but only kept the interstate stores. Now all of our in town stores were bought by Casey!
Not much changes over the years - Sure Wish I'd Finished Training - glad to see they haven't changed in 20 plus years. When I'd deliver to Chrysler in Michigan, you dropped your trailer and the spotter put it into the parking spot or the door. I didn't mind that at all!
Hi Kurt! New comer here to your channel. I like what I saw and I'm hook. I'm your new subscriber buddy. I was looking for a new trucking channel to watch and stumble on yours. I got tired of watching the other trucker because of his arrogance mindset. He went by FSC Trucking. You my friend have the right mindset for being a trucker. You take it in a better approach and more comfortable to watch. I'm looking forward to your highway adventures. Take care Kurt.
I'm visiting my daughter and husband in Petersburg NE on Sunday. This time I'm taking a coconut cream pie from Perkin's in Norfolk. That and a pumpkin pie. Perkin's is a tiny bit expensive, can't complain about the pies_ my daughter is worth the cost. Won't complain about your video's either. Usually, interesting, sometimes a bit mushy (who doesn't love their dogs and cats?). I like it all. Thank you for the ride. Have a nice holiday with your family.
Hey Troy, put a rubber spider in your dad's Christmas stocking for me. Merry Christmas😁 Young drivers have to learn and mistakes can be made. Thanks for another great ride. God bless.
The problem is the new drivers are learning at other people's expense. A little bump to the side rail of a reefer trailer cost $5000 plus to repair. And kills the value of the trailer. Ask me how I know. There is no excuse for that to happen in that situation.
You said we can’t judge a book by its cover. We already read the book and knew how that story was going to end. Was that driver out of school (high school) early that day? I am not saying that was an easy situation to be in, but you have to know your own personal limits and who to trust, obviously he could not trust his helper. Stay safe, stay warm!
I remember back in the day when truck stops had a diner in them with good food I use to go to the Plymouth Indiana truck stop back in the eary 90's for the biscuits & gravy oh man it was so good, I heard they since replaced it with a Subway
A good driving day for me is no accidents . On i81 in pa every single time it rains people won't slow down and of course have an accident. It's getting worse yearly. I would love driving where you are. Much more wide open. Scritch Opie for me
Well maybe he learned the lesson you can't always trust a spotter. My dad has been an intensive care unit since last Wednesday, he got out of the ICU unit Monday morning, Prayers 🙏 Have Worked 💪.. Cleveland Tenn Waivin a Hand 👋
I think the spotters tend to have the advantage backing trailers and don't understand its way easier then with a sleeper truck. I get it, its all about making more space for more trailers. But also, it probably creates more accidents and damage which is everyone's problem. Not to mention the difficulty truing to raise or lower landing gear. I worked many years hauling containers and railyards are even worse sometimes I had to move other trailers just to get the one I needed.
Kurt, the salt on your truck, is most likely from the muddy lot. They put calcium chloride (salt) on the gravel/mud, to consolidate the mess. Oh joy. Best wishes from the North.
They have salt solution trucks spraying the roads when there's the slightest hint of freezing precipitation IN THE FORECAST, not even present yet. I don't know how many years ago this started here in Wisconsin, but it's relatively recent. Vehicles get exposed to 10x as much salt as they used to be, seems to me.
I lived in Denver 20 years ago, when I see those Navajo Trucking trailers, it always makes me think of Denver. I believe Navajo is based on the east side of Denver off I-70.
Kindi have run that area that you are running for a long long time. Have you ever tried the Country Kitchen on the east side of Kinsley. They have truck parking. Great food. 6 am - 2 pm.. I hate the Casey's is taking over that truck stop on the north soe of Concordia. I have stopped in there a lot. At the first of this video, I knew where you were instantly. Happy Trails
Yeah man, those surprise spider visits can really get the heart-rate up! Yeah, I hear ya on the bad food items. Everything ratchets-DOWN, almost never UP. It all goes to the lowest common denominator, which is sad.
Loved the COE. Too bad it was so new. My first truck was a 1976 White Freightliner COE, 13 speed, 350 Cummins. Loved it expect for getting dressed on the doghouse.
Hey squirrel, It dawned on me, before I retired, that I'm out here 7 days a week. Rain started not to matter. It's par for the course. So, I would wash it when it got grimy. Not terrible but dirty. Once I pulled into a streakin' beacon at whites in Raphine, Va. And it was raining. The guy asked me why am I getting my truck washed in the rain. I said I'm out here 7 days a week. I just washed the dirt and road salt off. I don't need to wash water off.
driving in a down pour, I hear on my c.b.? southbound. How far does this rain go? no one answered the, so I replied, "Till it hits the ground" 😮😊 that woke up the the c.b. for 10 mins of laughter.
It's crazy frustrating to have nice equipment only to have some knucklehead tear it up for you. The skill level in this industry has gone to hell. And people don't seem to care. They just make excuses for it.
That is the best I’ve seen that Rig look with the trailer washed too ….will Guntren reimburse you for that ??? He doesn’t wash trailers enough or as good as that ….stay safe and keep on truckin 💪☝️👊
this isn't the Mandela Effect man where everyone used to remember that Mega Carriers had good drivers back in the day or something. there's a reason why the Mega Carriers get a bad rap.
You tried giving swift a chance. 😆 🤷♂️
You're a good man
Everytime I see you getting a truck wash, I always remember forgetting to close my side vents on the sleeper all of the way. Didn’t know it until I got ready to lay down that night and my bed was soaked !
I enjoy watching you but it’s hard for me because my dad loved watching you and he is now passed. He was watching you the day he passed
So sorry to hear this.
Thank you sir, safe travels!
A sad, sweet comment. I’m sorry for your loss.
So sorry. 😪
Sorry for your loss
Thanks for taking me along. Have never been in this part of the State.❤. Stay safe out there. I will stay to the end and finish❤. A lot of new scenery out there, to me anyway.❤.
Kurt, thank you for sharing the awesome veterans memorial and the sculpture at Dodge City.
Watched the Percy Jackson series today, kept thinking i knew that kid from somewhere. Then realized, he looks like your son!!!! ❤❤
I love your truck too. But what’s not to love it’s a large car with a 16 liter cat. I love listening to first class just cruising on the highway. The turbo whistle is great.
One lesson to take from Mr Swiftie and his helper. Don't try to back into a super tight spot with your tandems all the way forward unless you can pull up and back in on a straight shot
I'm a driver and right now I'm in the state of Washington. Just had a driver use heel to toe and sidewalk chalk to back in beside me. What in the world. Just glad he didn't hit my peterbuilt
Gone are the days of the Mom and Pop roadside diners. Good home cooked type meals where other truckers can converse about the smokie bears, scales, and endless construction. Probably the best thing of OTR trucking. Ya. I did it in the late 70s until the freight dried up and the owner of the tractor recovered from his motorcycle accident.
You aint lying, I traveled in the Oil Field work and the best food to be found WAS the Truck stops. Don't ask me how but they even made EGGS taste good. Ohhh the great smell of Biscuits and sausage gravy, I could go on. But ya, those were the days, RIP
Trucks, tractors and trains all in one shot. Very unusual for that to happen. Great video!
Thanks for the viedo of the memorial Kurt I enjoy your video's also!🎄🇺🇲
Thanks for filming this. I have to see that same area every week. Thanks for filming the veterans memorial too!!!
Congrats on the 50,000!!!
When I was young and not so tall, I wanted to drive for Willis Shaw. ... Now I'm older and just a runt, that's why I drive for J.B. Hunt.
Big fellah thanks for sharing your exploits with us and the effort that must require.Sometimes I just gotta watch one.
Thank you for the video Kurt! You and Opie have safe travels 🙏🏻🚧
Hey now, Casey’s pizza is great! And their cream filled donuts are superb.
I live in Oklahoma, EZ-GO was our gas stations. Used to drop fuel. Then Loves Corp bought them, but only kept the interstate stores. Now all of our in town stores were bought by Casey!
One of my favorite channels! I enjoy every video
You and Opie take good care of yourselves won't you Kurt and keep safe out there buddy
You as well Wayne
Thank you once again Kurt
Not much changes over the years - Sure Wish I'd Finished Training - glad to see they haven't changed in 20 plus years. When I'd deliver to Chrysler in Michigan, you dropped your trailer and the spotter put it into the parking spot or the door. I didn't mind that at all!
Hi Kurt! New comer here to your channel. I like what I saw and I'm hook. I'm your new subscriber buddy. I was looking for a new trucking channel to watch and stumble on yours. I got tired of watching the other trucker because of his arrogance mindset.
He went by FSC Trucking. You my friend have the right mindset for being a trucker. You take it in a better approach and more comfortable to watch. I'm looking forward to your highway adventures. Take care Kurt.
Thanks!
Love seeing you in Kinsley. My mom’s family is from there.
I'm visiting my daughter and husband in Petersburg NE on Sunday. This time I'm taking a coconut cream pie from Perkin's in Norfolk. That and a pumpkin pie. Perkin's is a tiny bit expensive, can't complain about the pies_ my daughter is worth the cost. Won't complain about your video's either. Usually, interesting, sometimes a bit mushy (who doesn't love their dogs and cats?). I like it all. Thank you for the ride. Have a nice holiday with your family.
That M-60 Tank brings back some memories. U.S. Army 1968 to 1971.
Thank you for your service
Thank you for your Service. USN here, 81-85.
@@beckyumphrey2626 I have two Brothers that served in the U.S. Navy. Thank you for your Service.
Awesome video sir I enjoy seeing your dog I'm a local hauler I bring my dog with me every place
Enjoyed the video once again keep up the awesome work. 👌
Kurt thanks for the video and stay safe out there on the highway
Good to see you back I thought you doing to throw in the towel great stuff as usual
Dodge City! My Mom and her family have some very deep roots there. My Grandpa was the Sheriff there many years ago.
Hey Troy, put a rubber spider in your dad's Christmas stocking for me. Merry Christmas😁 Young drivers have to learn and mistakes can be made. Thanks for another great ride. God bless.
The problem is the new drivers are learning at other people's expense. A little bump to the side rail of a reefer trailer cost $5000 plus to repair. And kills the value of the trailer. Ask me how I know. There is no excuse for that to happen in that situation.
Noooooooo
You said we can’t judge a book by its cover. We already read the book and knew how that story was going to end. Was that driver out of school (high school) early that day? I am not saying that was an easy situation to be in, but you have to know your own personal limits and who to trust, obviously he could not trust his helper. Stay safe, stay warm!
Great video big man 👍
Hey Kurt, The guy spotting for Swiftie was probably his trainer who started driving a month ago himself. No waiting, what could be better?
Hello Opie & Mr Kurt!!!!! Hopefully Ur staying BUSY & PRODUCTIVE 2 finish out 2023!!!!🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🇺🇸💰💰💰💰💰💰💰👍🏾🙌🏾🤞🏾✌🏾
Ya gave him a go Kurt God bless ya.Ya tried brother ya tried. 😅
I remember back in the day when truck stops had a diner in them with good food I use to go to the Plymouth Indiana truck stop back in the eary 90's for the biscuits & gravy oh man it was so good, I heard they since replaced it with a Subway
You are awesome 👍
Keep yourselves safe out there and see you next time
A good driving day for me is no accidents . On i81 in pa every single time it rains people won't slow down and of course have an accident. It's getting worse yearly. I would love driving where you are. Much more wide open. Scritch Opie for me
Well maybe he learned the lesson you can't always trust a spotter. My dad has been an intensive care unit since last Wednesday, he got out of the ICU unit Monday morning, Prayers 🙏 Have Worked 💪.. Cleveland Tenn Waivin a Hand 👋
You got that right hero Casey's suck
Merry Christmas to all of you
Opie is such a kick. Thanks for going thru Lincoln..my hometown. Got your shopping done? Blessings.
Not yet!
Some People put the cable thru the other side of Door Latch then back to the Right side Door. Take up that cable.
Kurt does the southbound scale in Belleville,Ks highway 81 open on the weekends.
It never used to be
@@truckingwithschmidt7120 Hope not going by them soon lol. 🤞🏼
Not far off 50k subscribers Kurt. Come on guys let’s get Kurt to 50k 👍🇬🇧
So close!
That's why I refuse drop trailer loads. There's a swift prowling around always. 🤣
Great video and happy holidays to you and your family stay safe God bless from GA
Happy holidays!
Opie, don't worry. Soft green grass will be here soon. Hang in there.
We all love your truck
I think the spotters tend to have the advantage backing trailers and don't understand its way easier then with a sleeper truck. I get it, its all about making more space for more trailers. But also, it probably creates more accidents and damage which is everyone's problem. Not to mention the difficulty truing to raise or lower landing gear. I worked many years hauling containers and railyards are even worse sometimes I had to move other trailers just to get the one I needed.
Kurt, the salt on your truck, is most likely from the muddy lot. They put calcium chloride (salt) on the gravel/mud, to consolidate the mess. Oh joy.
Best wishes from the North.
Too close,dad.this is my space.
They have salt solution trucks spraying the roads when there's the slightest hint of freezing precipitation IN THE FORECAST, not even present yet. I don't know how many years ago this started here in Wisconsin, but it's relatively recent. Vehicles get exposed to 10x as much salt as they used to be, seems to me.
long gone are the days when you could set down and eat a good meal at a mom and pop truck stop
I was parked in the old Ft Myers truck stop in Ft Wayne Ind in the lat 70’s BOBTAIL and got hit by a BOBTAIL ! ! ! Boy was that driver embarrassed.
I lived in Denver 20 years ago, when I see those Navajo Trucking trailers, it always makes me think of Denver. I believe Navajo is based on the east side of Denver off I-70.
Off 76 actually. Just west of 25.
@@PikaChu-fy5pt right on, thank you!
The warden is gonna get jealous 😮
Hey Buddy, Long time to see your show and have a wonderful day in Christmas holidays! 🎄🤟
Thanks! You too!
You made me so sad when you said 4 you Kids truck stop has been bought by Casey's. I absolutely adore the guy who owns it now.
I have been at it longtime read the book over and over. And alot has changed .not as much fun anymore 😅
Yeah, you had to flash that coconut cream pie in front of me. Now I want one!!! Like you said, it is hard to find a good one.
Love the video and your dog is very cool
Kindi have run that area that you are running for a long long time. Have you ever tried the Country Kitchen on the east side of Kinsley. They have truck parking. Great food. 6 am - 2 pm..
I hate the Casey's is taking over that truck stop on the north soe of Concordia. I have stopped in there a lot. At the first of this video, I knew where you were instantly. Happy Trails
No I haven't, but I always see it when I go through
Funny you should say that ... subway was my dinner while in Texas lol
Yeah man, those surprise spider visits can really get the heart-rate up! Yeah, I hear ya on the bad food items. Everything ratchets-DOWN, almost never UP. It all goes to the lowest common denominator, which is sad.
Dodge city Kansas! Nice I live 20 miles south of dodge in a city called Minneola
This/Close to 50k Buddy😊
I was thinking you were going to help him, but than again most times helping other's nowadays costs a lot.
I remember one trucker referring to that company as the "not so swift" trucking company. 😅
Alright frist class!!! Hello from the bossleman!!! Grand island Nebraska!!! Yeah!!!!
The guy helping him backed up is the idiot. It wouldn’t have made a difference if it was there in the first place. Be safe out there, Kurt.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Nice video, Schmidt
My yellow lab was the same way, liked his space. He’d start panting anytime you tried to lay next to him. Lol
Damnit!@ Glad he didn't hit one of ours, but still man it hurts us all!!!
Do you know what swift stands for. Sure Wished I finished training. Lol. Are used to drive for PTL. Martin’s and online.😊
Loved the COE. Too bad it was so new. My first truck was a 1976 White Freightliner COE, 13 speed, 350 Cummins. Loved it expect for getting dressed on the doghouse.
On the backing up, sometimes the help just isn't up to the task. 😕
Hey squirrel,
It dawned on me, before I retired, that I'm out here 7 days a week. Rain started not to matter. It's par for the course. So, I would wash it when it got grimy. Not terrible but dirty. Once I pulled into a streakin' beacon at whites in Raphine, Va. And it was raining. The guy asked me why am I getting my truck washed in the rain. I said I'm out here 7 days a week. I just washed the dirt and road salt off. I don't need to wash water off.
driving in a down pour, I hear on my c.b.? southbound. How far does this rain go? no one answered the, so I replied, "Till it hits the ground" 😮😊 that woke up the the c.b. for 10 mins of laughter.
Opies says ok dad enough get up my space
It's crazy frustrating to have nice equipment only to have some knucklehead tear it up for you. The skill level in this industry has gone to hell. And people don't seem to care. They just make excuses for it.
Watch out for Kurt Opie for he knows not what he does 😂❤
Charge your travel agent for the trailer wash. Opie must love the chin scratches, that's why he was silent!
Also, maybe Casey's will hire cooks to make fresh food, just a thought.
That is the best I’ve seen that Rig look with the trailer washed too ….will Guntren reimburse you for that ??? He doesn’t wash trailers enough or as good as that ….stay safe and keep on truckin 💪☝️👊
SWIFT is an acronym for Sure Wish I'd Finished Training for a reason! :P
Is frist class missing its reverse light? If so please tell us why???
Where did you get that steering wheel knob?
Put some mufflers on your exhaust and it will quieten your exhaust and your turbo. Very little effect on performance.
I'm from Iowa and I like Casey's pizza, especially the breakfast pizza. Keep up the videos, I'll go get a slice of pizza for the next one.
4 ft spider. 😂😂😂😂😂
Good 'ol Swifty Swift!
been to that place many times
It's SWIFT!!!. . . NUFF SAID!!!😄
this isn't the Mandela Effect man where everyone used to remember that Mega Carriers had good drivers back in the day or something. there's a reason why the Mega Carriers get a bad rap.
Reminds me of I Am Legend movie because of the dog.
What are your thoughts on a 2008 Cummins isx engine.
Still a good engine, just a few emissions on it but not as bad as new ones.
Hey Kurt, did you ever get bigger fire extinguishers for First Class?
Not yet
You waiting for Christmas or the New Year?
Still wondering what that thing is on top of your Cb radio???
Lava light
Thanks!!