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43 years of truck driving experience here. I am impressed that you think about driving a truck when you are doing it. Slowed a bit to get the tail gator to pass you and staying in the passing lane until the truck you passed had sufficient following distance. Following distance will solve most of your problems before they happen. When there is light traffic and a truck passed me, I’d move to the passing lane to see far ahead. If all drivers could think like you, it would be a much safer profession.
As a retired truck driver the best advice I can give is invest in a mini fridge, an electric stovetop, a nice TV/computer, a small grill for summer, adblocker for listening to things on youtube, A dehydrator for fruits and meats. Use truck stops for showers, laundry, and socializing. But don't give in and buy their over priced stuff. Plan your comfort accordingly. It's key for the long haul. Drive safe. Love from Wisconsin!
@@johnmagill7714 I did forget a coffee maker. I figured it was implied but you're right. Pack a coffee maker. I got all my coffee at Love's for free because of miles but for those who work for companies that pocket the points themselves, definitely bring a coffee maker.
Best advice is start your own shipping and logistics company and have your own fleet of vehicles and drivers. Longterm, you don't want to start a family and be on the road all the time.
I’m only 15 and I enjoy watching your videos. I have to applaud you truckers because the amount of focus and awareness that is required to drive a freaking freight train is incredible. Keep up the good work and I pray for your safety because we all know that the biggest problem on the road is other people. 😂
Being a truck driver is a very important job...maybe you might consider it for your future!! My brother drives truck and loves it. Best of luck to you:)
Matthew, there are plenty of people at least twice your age who fully lack your understanding and wisdom. Our work is hard, it's critical to the success of our economy and many of us who do it, we care about the safety of others on the road as much as our own. So it sucks when they disrespect us or behave in ways that are hazardous. Seems your parents have raised you well, thanks for being you and for making this comment.
I think its weird to see coz our generation mature so slow,at 19 & 23 my grandparents already had land of they own big peace of land and my grand father was already working contract labour jobs to bring home the bacon
I applaud all truckers for their dedicated service they provide for all businesses across the United States. Without them we would not be able to eat and buy stuff.
I want to do it full time to save money for a house by 25, is it doable? I am 20 soon to be 21. I also want to save money to invest in a business on my free time. Any advice/wisdom/opinion I would appreciate.
My former boss started out as a truck driver like you. He then expanded his operation and later sold his company for $200 millions to Excel Logistics. I wish you the same journey or even better.
For a young trucker you are very courteous and smart, I too follow the road of least resistance, ex trucker here and new sub. People don’t realize how much paperwork that we Truckers have to deal with. Truckin ain’t easy! Happy Trails driver!
Welcome to life on the road. I had just gotten my 3rd year of driving in . That first year was the hardest. It gets a bit easier as time passes by and you get more experience. I have learned that the toughest challenges becomes the best learning tool to become better experienced . Keep at it driver , one mile at a time. Stay safe out there
@@kevindurant1653 Let's say that I'm very comfortable and not struggling to make ends meet. I've been pretty smart putting my money into something that i know that i never have to worry about it.
hey man i’m asking for advice. i’m 17 and unsure what i want to do. should i become a truck driver? How are the long trips by yourself? and did you enjoy it. would really appreciate anything. thank you !
@@SALAZAR-te8mf Should look into becoming an RN (Registered Nurse) usually takes 2.5 years once you're in a nursing program. Look more into getting a ADN RN license was in the same shoes but am choosing to go down the nursing road and have my license active in the next 3 years.
My son went to trucking school right out of high school. We are Canadian and he had to wait till he was 21 to drive over the line. He's been on the road for nearly 12yrs and just keeps on Truckin.
If I did that your going to hear me listening to podcast, singing horribly at pop music and bitching and complaining to myself about anything and everything? I dont think you want listen to 11 hours of that. From me, him or anyone.
Hi Alex! I truly recognize your job because I know what things you go through when you are on the road and my brother used to be a truck driver too, Sadly, he passed away few months ago, you do remind me of my brother for your hard work, best of luck!
Doing good job very professional. You're going to have a long prosperous career. Im in my 40s been at it 7 yrs out of the last 8 yrs. You give me confidence that when I'm gone, there are good drivers to fill shoes of those on the way out. Give me good hope for the future.
Hello Alex! Just wanted to let you know I'm one combination vehicle test away from obtaining my CDL permit and starting training with Dollar general fleet and your videos help convince me this would be a job I'd like. Ik it's not all glamorous but I'm excited for the roads this career could lead me too! Get it? Lol. Great work man! Keep it up! Ty
Hey congratulations Kyle. You got this. Remember this don't lease ever. Don't let bosses upset you ever. Do your research. And last make sure u are happy what your doing.
@@kylee6907 that's so awesome!! Trucking is extremely important work and im so happy to hear that. My brother is a trucker so i have a very special respect for you guys!! Stay safe out there dude!
Seeing this video makes me appreciate how goods are delivered to store and we do not know how much effort behind all the things we buy from the shop!! You are young and inspiring seeing you sitting in the truck for long hours. It requires patience.
Your living my dream bro!! Brand new truck, always on the road, and enjoying your life! Also your auto truck makes me so much more jealous I would never drive a manual
I see you have an android phone. You’ve gotta get Smart Truck Route 2. $15/mo, and it uses Google maps but integrates truck routing. It’s gotten me all over the US and haven’t gone back to Garmin or Rand. It’s super useful because you can see next stop info and final destination info (like eta and distance) on 1 screen, and of course it has satellite view and you can drop a pin and route directly to that pin, like if you use satellite view to find the entrance, then you can route directly to it. One thing I hated about variant was, for me it was strictly forced dispatch. If I declined a load, they would force it on me automatically, and they expected me to take late night loads or leave and didn’t care that I’m tired at night and work during the day. I actually went to variant and left them twice.
very interesting content. As someone who spends a lot of time on the road and encounters truckers frequently, it's interesting to see everything that goes through your head while piloting this behemoth through the uncertainty that is the roadway. Not to mention the suite of gadgets that your truck uses to provide information to you. Very entertaining!
That's for sure...i always get irritated when i see people cutting off semis in round abouts. People please give our truckers some space to get through safely!!!
Mad respect to you! I don’t think the truck slowed down. 65-68mph is a 3mph difference. For a 53ft trailer, would be 12seconds, plus the tractor plus the following distance you closed in. I only say this because I’m a slower driver and try to give truckers a wide berth. But I like your narrative and I’m subbing! Also I like to signal when it’s ok to get in front of me, but not sure if everyone does or likes that.
I could drive all night in my 20s… I loved driving at night with the truckers because they drove professionally and everyone was talking, even with lights.
Thanks so much for your commentary on your trips. When you use your road map it’s fantastic for me as it helps me to learn where all your states are as I’m following you from Sydney Australia. You are in a very large vast beautiful country with such different landscapes. Your coverage is very professional. Thanks again.
I was a US Army Reservist in a trucking unit. This was in the 1980s. We had the M915A1 tractors with a 400 HP turbo diesel engine and an Allison 5-speed automatic transmission. We had tri-axle stake and platform trailers. The governors were set at 60 mph. We would drive these rigs to Annual Training each year from Michigan. One year before we got those new trucks they shipped us and our old off-road trucks to Germany for an exercise. When we got the new M915A1s in 1984 we would go to Texas, Wisconsin, Virginia, Kentucky etc. Every once in a while we would get a Hands on Training (HOT) Mission. We would volunteer for the HOT missions and convoy from Grand Rapids, MI to places such as Bayonne, NJ, St Louis and such, hauling loads for the government. Had a lot of fun and it was a break from my civilian job as a computer operator. I would not want to be a full time trucker though as it got old after a few days. After I left the unit they were called up for Desert Storm where they hauled mostly bombs. One tractor was destroyed when it hit a wayward camel!. No one from the unit was seriously injured or killed during their time there thank goodness. Be well brother and thanks for doing your valuable job!
In Europe as the one that got passed, you flash your high beams to tell the faster truck that he can switch back to the right lane. Greetings from Cologne, Germany.
You do that at night in the States you'll likely get flashed back by rearward facing cargo lights!! I Especially HATE A$$Hats that HighBeam me at night 🖕🖕🖕is my response to that practice.
WOW this video on it's own made me subscribe. Ever since I was a child I have always had an interest in what truckers do. This video gives viewers a real ''Fly On The Wall'' experience of what it is really like on the road. Good luck to you kid / fast becoming a 'Real Man'. I look forward to more and hello from my channel here in Ireland to you over there 👍
I’m in my 35th year I remember when I was your age. I actually started when I was 18 but didn’t go over the road until I was 21 . I drive local part time these days. Keep it up young man your doing great I hope you make a career out of it but driving OTR with a family I wouldn’t recommend it.
I remember when I was in my 1st month of trucking, I decided to pass a truck from my same company (we were both regulated at 69 MPH but I seemed to gain on him ever so slowly). I waited for a while until the coast was clear but it ended up taking me 16 minutes to pass him. Needless to say, by then there were a whole bunch of angry motorists behind us and I'd missed my exit.
I really enjoy your trucking vlog with you being yourself while taking me along the trip to see the beautiful country of be America. Kudos to you man, great work on your our channel.
Alex thank you man thank you! 🥹 Question, my dad was a trucker and one of my brothers is now a trucker. Funny part is my oldest brother is going to start his trucking school some time next year. Should I join in too or become a rebel and fly a plane 🤔🤔🤔
Wow a young driver that knows how to use an Atlas and has common sense. Maybe there is hope. Retired 2 years ago at age 70 after 50+ years chasing the lines doing Heavy Haul just under 5 million miles.
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@@loweredyote8416 He keeps calm, he slows down and lets people in. He drives safe in the world of Swifty Swift doing all the wrong things is all I need to see.
i stayed with a company 2 yrs to get my experience. had to put up with their bs. after that i moved on. i drove for alot of companies till i found the one i liked and stayed with that company till they sold their business to another. was with my last company and liked it till i did some stupid rookie mistakes and got fired. after that i was forced into early retirement. funny thing, the same company who fired me, sent a notice for me to re-apply but by then it was too late. now i just watch driver vids and see some of the country, i've been too, thru their blogs. i miss the driving and traveling
Alex..I have to say that I recently discovered your videos. I adore them. You are so lovely, respectful and diligent. I have always wanted to drive the open road. And you give the accurate description I need to see it. Keep up the great work..🇨🇦❤️🙏
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Alex I am a former CHP Officer, Truck Driver, Safety Director and retired from the USDOT/FMCSA. I am impressed with your professionalism. GoodJob. Stay Safe.
I’m a Canadian trucker and started going into the states recently and noticed the on and off ramps absolutely suck. You have no space to properly enter or exit without disturbing traffic in most cases. I’m so use to plenty of space in Canada and it’s a weird adjustment.
Keep it up mister ! You seem pretty knowledgeable for your time in the seat. I just had to get off the road due to back surgery. Started in 1972 and it's been a hell of ride. As I said ,keep it up & never stop learning. Be safe & carry on.
Ha....I thought this would be boring but it was a very interesting ride along. I have always given the big trucks as much space as I can and try to stay where they can see me. That's not an easy job to do every day. Nice work.
15:50: “no Highway has 6 lanes”. Yeah. Say that to the New Jersey Turnpike which has 6 lanes one way and a total of 12 lanes from the Manhattan/Bronx line to NJ state line, to the I-95/NJ Tpke. Split.
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another stupid kid you need a degree mate truck driver is a lowest of the low
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Talk to one of ur drivers,was told not great he looked all day for m/t
43 years of truck driving experience here. I am impressed that you think about driving a truck when you are doing it. Slowed a bit to get the tail gator to pass you and staying in the passing lane until the truck you passed had sufficient following distance. Following distance will solve most of your problems before they happen. When there is light traffic and a truck passed me, I’d move to the passing lane to see far ahead. If all drivers could think like you, it would be a much safer profession.
As a retired truck driver the best advice I can give is invest in a mini fridge, an electric stovetop, a nice TV/computer, a small grill for summer, adblocker for listening to things on youtube, A dehydrator for fruits and meats. Use truck stops for showers, laundry, and socializing. But don't give in and buy their over priced stuff. Plan your comfort accordingly. It's key for the long haul. Drive safe. Love from Wisconsin!
i saw this on another video
You forgot a coffee maker..lol
@@trillmixedtj1572 Yeah, it's how you spread good advice.
@@johnmagill7714 I did forget a coffee maker. I figured it was implied but you're right. Pack a coffee maker. I got all my coffee at Love's for free because of miles but for those who work for companies that pocket the points themselves, definitely bring a coffee maker.
Best advice is start your own shipping and logistics company and have your own fleet of vehicles and drivers. Longterm, you don't want to start a family and be on the road all the time.
Alex... I'm a 60 year old truck driver only been driving for like 10 years man at 23 you're doing an awesome job... God bless my brother..
Does it means you don't do other things to earn side income without truck driving?
Thanks 👍
Hello
Alex is smart.
23, and trying to get out of it before he ruins his health..
The industry needs more disposable meat.
I’m only 15 and I enjoy watching your videos. I have to applaud you truckers because the amount of focus and awareness that is required to drive a freaking freight train is incredible. Keep up the good work and I pray for your safety because we all know that the biggest problem on the road is other people. 😂
Being a truck driver is a very important job...maybe you might consider it for your future!! My brother drives truck and loves it. Best of luck to you:)
Git yo behind out er and make that money in the future young buck. Stay off them drugs and stay in school.
dangerously smart for a 15 year old.
Matthew, there are plenty of people at least twice your age who fully lack your understanding and wisdom. Our work is hard, it's critical to the success of our economy and many of us who do it, we care about the safety of others on the road as much as our own. So it sucks when they disrespect us or behave in ways that are hazardous. Seems your parents have raised you well, thanks for being you and for making this comment.
nobody cares
23 going on 55 never seen a kid so settled into middle age so comfortably.
I think its weird to see coz our generation mature so slow,at 19 & 23 my grandparents already had land of they own big peace of land and my grand father was already working contract labour jobs to bring home the bacon
Hes counting for sone reason. Insane
@@StripesFxYT that was a different time period...
@@StripesFxYT yeah when land cost half a penny and 1 job could support a whole family
I applaud all truckers for their dedicated service they provide for all businesses across the United States. Without them we would not be able to eat and buy stuff.
Oh, so totally wrong,..all this produce ends up on our plates by magic...
(Good comment! 👍 )
The way you do your job for safety and personal reasons are awesome 👏 Wish everyone was like you .
He does a great job I'm just afraid he's gonna have high blood pressure by the time he's 24 from worrying too much.
Kindly leave me a message mr
Hello. ??)
This video and commentary is GOLDEN. Stay safe out there bro. I’m a 24 year old truck driver, been driving since I was 21.
Stay safe!
I want to do it full time to save money for a house by 25, is it doable? I am 20 soon to be 21. I also want to save money to invest in a business on my free time. Any advice/wisdom/opinion I would appreciate.
My former boss started out as a truck driver like you. He then expanded his operation and later sold his company for $200 millions to Excel Logistics. I wish you the same journey or even better.
Can you tell more about your boss? How long did he worked as a truck driver? How did he founded his company?
@@atufankaryou rent until you can buy, then you save until you can buy another, then you hire your brother, profit
For a young trucker you are very courteous and smart, I too follow the road of least resistance, ex trucker here and new sub. People don’t realize how much paperwork that we Truckers have to deal with. Truckin ain’t easy! Happy Trails driver!
I really enjoy hearing the tips Alex has to be helpful to colleagues
@@SindyJ37 I aim to please.
@@SindyJ37 hello babe
Hi every one👋
@@lanamarie832 Greetings Lana
You truckers are truly the backbone of America thanks for your hard work
Love your patient on the road. That really makes SUCH a difference for those of us in smaller cars!
You should be sponsored by a big insurance company because of your safe driving ! Stay safe ! Great video and great channel !
That sounds right
Welcome to life on the road. I had just gotten my 3rd year of driving in . That first year was the hardest. It gets a bit easier as time passes by and you get more experience. I have learned that the toughest challenges becomes the best learning tool to become better experienced . Keep at it driver , one mile at a time. Stay safe out there
That sounds interesting hearing from you
Thanks!
Keep on trucking Alex! You are an excellent example of a how a good trucker drives.
I've been a truck driver for 33 yrs and retired at 51. Drive safe!!!
When you retired, how much were you able to save?
@@kevindurant1653 Let's say that I'm very comfortable and not struggling to make ends meet. I've been pretty smart putting my money into something that i know that i never have to worry about it.
hey man i’m asking for advice. i’m 17 and unsure what i want to do. should i become a truck driver? How are the long trips by yourself? and did you enjoy it. would really appreciate anything. thank you !
@@SALAZAR-te8mf Should look into becoming an RN (Registered Nurse) usually takes 2.5 years once you're in a nursing program. Look more into getting a ADN RN license was in the same shoes but am choosing to go down the nursing road and have my license active in the next 3 years.
Hey may i have your Instagram please. I have some serious questions
My son went to trucking school right out of high school. We are Canadian and he had to wait till he was 21 to drive over the line. He's been on the road for nearly 12yrs and just keeps on Truckin.
Really enjoying the longer videos! have you considered ever uploading the majority of your driving footage unedited, sort of like a ride along?
If I did that your going to hear me listening to podcast, singing horribly at pop music and bitching and complaining to myself about anything and everything? I dont think you want listen to 11 hours of that. From me, him or anyone.
Hi Alex! I truly recognize your job because I know what things you go through when you are on the road and my brother used to be a truck driver too, Sadly, he passed away few months ago, you do remind me of my brother for your hard work, best of luck!
I'm so sorry for your loss
@@raymondville942 hello how are you doing??
Im so sorry for your loss bro, i hope you are doing better now
Doing good job very professional. You're going to have a long prosperous career. Im in my 40s been at it 7 yrs out of the last 8 yrs. You give me confidence that when I'm gone, there are good drivers to fill shoes of those on the way out. Give me good hope for the future.
Hello Alex! Just wanted to let you know I'm one combination vehicle test away from obtaining my CDL permit and starting training with Dollar general fleet and your videos help convince me this would be a job I'd like. Ik it's not all glamorous but I'm excited for the roads this career could lead me too! Get it? Lol. Great work man! Keep it up! Ty
Hey congratulations Kyle. You got this. Remember this don't lease ever. Don't let bosses upset you ever. Do your research. And last make sure u are happy what your doing.
@@outlawtrucker187 Thank you!
@@kylee6907 that's so awesome!! Trucking is extremely important work and im so happy to hear that. My brother is a trucker so i have a very special respect for you guys!! Stay safe out there dude!
Dollar General, oh boy good luck!!
Dollar General… what do they pay? About 16 cents a mile
Hey Alex! I’m actually an airline pilot myself. I love your channel and content. You made me laugh making fun of our announcements
That's funny 😁 😂
Yeah sure.
airline pilot in gta? 😅
@@soisaidtogod4248 what you want my HR employment verification letter lmao?
Me too....same 🤣
Seeing this video makes me appreciate how goods are delivered to store and we do not know how much effort behind all the things we buy from the shop!! You are young and inspiring seeing you sitting in the truck for long hours. It requires patience.
Thanks for driving and transporting goods around the country, you guys are the lifeblood of our whole economy!
Young man working hard & doing it right in life. Excellent.
Smile 😊😊
Thanks for sharing Alex, learning more from you than cdl school right now. Safe travels brother. 🙏🏼🤛🏼💪🏼
Just found your channel and really like your presentation, pacing, and narrative content. Thanks for sharing your life with us.
Keep up the hard work !! Truck drivers are very important to our country !!!
For such a young age your so matured and ahead of your game
Your living my dream bro!! Brand new truck, always on the road, and enjoying your life! Also your auto truck makes me so much more jealous I would never drive a manual
I see you have an android phone. You’ve gotta get Smart Truck Route 2. $15/mo, and it uses Google maps but integrates truck routing. It’s gotten me all over the US and haven’t gone back to Garmin or Rand. It’s super useful because you can see next stop info and final destination info (like eta and distance) on 1 screen, and of course it has satellite view and you can drop a pin and route directly to that pin, like if you use satellite view to find the entrance, then you can route directly to it. One thing I hated about variant was, for me it was strictly forced dispatch. If I declined a load, they would force it on me automatically, and they expected me to take late night loads or leave and didn’t care that I’m tired at night and work during the day. I actually went to variant and left them twice.
very interesting content. As someone who spends a lot of time on the road and encounters truckers frequently, it's interesting to see everything that goes through your head while piloting this behemoth through the uncertainty that is the roadway. Not to mention the suite of gadgets that your truck uses to provide information to you. Very entertaining!
But i always love doing other things that can give me over $18,000 withing every 15 trading days without stressing yourself out working
Great Channel, great respect for you guys/gals doing this, especially out west in the mountains
Respect your driving style. So many bad drivers out there, highway driving should be so easy!
That's for sure...i always get irritated when i see people cutting off semis in round abouts. People please give our truckers some space to get through safely!!!
Mad respect to you! I don’t think the truck slowed down. 65-68mph is a 3mph difference. For a 53ft trailer, would be 12seconds, plus the tractor plus the following distance you closed in. I only say this because I’m a slower driver and try to give truckers a wide berth. But I like your narrative and I’m subbing! Also I like to signal when it’s ok to get in front of me, but not sure if everyone does or likes that.
Love watching Alex,learning alot of stuff about trucking
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Update! Good news guys! I got my CDL permit! In the DMV making it official now!
Dudes only 3 years older then me. Man I thought you were much older. Keep stackin the miles man💪🏼
You have become a top notch driver 👍stay safe out there .
you are a very smart driver. keep it up. i wish everyone drove like you.
I could drive all night in my 20s… I loved driving at night with the truckers because they drove professionally and everyone was talking, even with lights.
Thanks so much for your commentary on your trips. When you use your road map it’s fantastic for me as it helps me to learn where all your states are as I’m following you from Sydney Australia. You are in a very large vast beautiful country with such different landscapes. Your coverage is very professional. Thanks again.
Doing a good job young fella,I never could get used to companies doing that last minute nonsense
I was a US Army Reservist in a trucking unit. This was in the 1980s. We had the M915A1 tractors with a 400 HP turbo diesel engine and an Allison 5-speed automatic transmission. We had tri-axle stake and platform trailers. The governors were set at 60 mph. We would drive these rigs to Annual Training each year from Michigan. One year before we got those new trucks they shipped us and our old off-road trucks to Germany for an exercise. When we got the new M915A1s in 1984 we would go to Texas, Wisconsin, Virginia, Kentucky etc. Every once in a while we would get a Hands on Training (HOT) Mission. We would volunteer for the HOT missions and convoy from Grand Rapids, MI to places such as Bayonne, NJ, St Louis and such, hauling loads for the government. Had a lot of fun and it was a break from my civilian job as a computer operator. I would not want to be a full time trucker though as it got old after a few days. After I left the unit they were called up for Desert Storm where they hauled mostly bombs. One tractor was destroyed when it hit a wayward camel!. No one from the unit was seriously injured or killed during their time there thank goodness. Be well brother and thanks for doing your valuable job!
In Europe as the one that got passed, you flash your high beams to tell the faster truck that he can switch back to the right lane. Greetings from Cologne, Germany.
You do that at night in the States you'll likely get flashed back by rearward facing cargo lights!!
I Especially HATE A$$Hats that HighBeam me at night 🖕🖕🖕is my response to that practice.
I was taught to turn your light on and off once they are at a clear distance.
@@darrellhall6622 Exactly!!! Especially at night, daytime I don't mind if they use highbeams, especially in inclement weather.
WOW this video on it's own made me subscribe. Ever since I was a child I have always had an interest in what truckers do. This video gives viewers a real ''Fly On The Wall'' experience of what it is really like on the road. Good luck to you kid / fast becoming a 'Real Man'. I look forward to more and hello from my channel here in Ireland to you over there 👍
Hey Alex be safe out there my guy ❤️👍🏾
Keep on trucking, buddy. You are the truth ❤
I’m in my 35th year I remember when I was your age. I actually started when I was 18 but didn’t go over the road until I was 21 . I drive local part time these days. Keep it up young man your doing great I hope you make a career out of it but driving OTR with a family I wouldn’t recommend it.
You are a very thoughtful, and courteous driver. Good for you. God bless you and protect you everywhere you go.
Love the channel love the way you drive safety is always concerned you awesome love the countryside fresh air
I remember when I was in my 1st month of trucking, I decided to pass a truck from my same company (we were both regulated at 69 MPH but I seemed to gain on him ever so slowly). I waited for a while until the coast was clear but it ended up taking me 16 minutes to pass him. Needless to say, by then there were a whole bunch of angry motorists behind us and I'd missed my exit.
I call it the snail race.
I really enjoy your trucking vlog with you being yourself while taking me along the trip to see the beautiful country of be America. Kudos to you man, great work on your our channel.
Hey Alex 👋 be safe out there 💛
You're 23 and doing this??? WOW! You're an epitome of the American Way. 👍🇺🇸
Could absolutely, never do your job, props to you man.
Hey there handsome, how are you doing today?
Alex am your peer from Africa based in Middle East and you really inspire me alot coz I wanna be behind them wheels someday over there 🙏
Sxb soo tahriib nin yahow maxaa ku dhigay meesha ..
Who knew trucking could be so entertaining lol
Blows my mind you can go 68mph, over here in the UK we are limited to 56mph on motorways.
For artics?
@@Jakers457 yes sadly and don't matter how fully loaded you are. Imagine struggling to overtake going up the hill
The US is vast: going 56mph you’d be stuck just in one state per day
Texas is bigger than Europe, lol....
@@jstring depends on the state.
You are “carrying” a lot of responsability. Stay safe and God bless…
Alex thank you man thank you! 🥹 Question, my dad was a trucker and one of my brothers is now a trucker. Funny part is my oldest brother is going to start his trucking school some time next year. Should I join in too or become a rebel and fly a plane 🤔🤔🤔
Wow a young driver that knows how to use an Atlas and has common sense. Maybe there is hope.
Retired 2 years ago at age 70 after 50+ years chasing the lines doing Heavy Haul just under 5 million miles.
ربي حفظك 🤲
Wow ur a smart driver for being 23 u got a lot of common sense
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Excellent! Smart! 23 you got your act together. Keep up the good work.
This young man is in the top 1% of truck drivers in one year.
In what way?
@@loweredyote8416 He keeps calm, he slows down and lets people in. He drives safe in the world of Swifty Swift doing all the wrong things is all I need to see.
i stayed with a company 2 yrs to get my experience. had to put up with their bs. after that i moved on. i drove for alot of companies till i found the one i liked and stayed with that company till they sold their business to another. was with my last company and liked it till i did some stupid rookie mistakes and got fired. after that i was forced into early retirement. funny thing, the same company who fired me, sent a notice for me to re-apply but by then it was too late. now i just watch driver vids and see some of the country, i've been too, thru their blogs. i miss the driving and traveling
You're not a trucker until you have at least a million miles under your belt. You have good intuition though. Keep it up, don't stop bro!!
Do I qualify, I've got over three million with the same company 🤔😕😁😁
Good luck to j on ur endeavors.. u seem like a kool guy.. n seem to enjoy ur job.. many blessings.. be safe
Alex I don't know you but I'm damn proud of you son. Most 20 something men are lazy ass bums nowadays. We need .ore hard workers like yourself around👍
Alex..I have to say that I recently discovered your videos. I adore them. You are so lovely, respectful and diligent. I have always wanted to drive the open road. And you give the accurate description I need to see it.
Keep up the great work..🇨🇦❤️🙏
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Nice man I’m 23 also and I’m considering becoming a truck driver too (this the first video on yo channel I ever saw)
I enjoyed your video . This truck is big and the voyage sound and noise on the road is extra . Well done young man , keep on driving .
wow - I genuinely thought you were a veteran and not a youngster - I do like your videos - please keep them coming!
Keep on Truckin!
Subscribed bro. Hopefully I’ll be upcoming in the trucker vlogging community when I’m able to cross state lines in a 16 wheeler 🙌🏽
Thanks for the video 💯🔥
This looks like so much fun.
It's like a constant adventure!!
Alex I am a former CHP Officer, Truck Driver, Safety Director and retired from the USDOT/FMCSA. I am impressed with your professionalism. GoodJob. Stay Safe.
I’m a Canadian trucker and started going into the states recently and noticed the on and off ramps absolutely suck. You have no space to properly enter or exit without disturbing traffic in most cases. I’m so use to plenty of space in Canada and it’s a weird adjustment.
Keep it up mister ! You seem pretty knowledgeable for your time in the seat. I just had to get off the road due to back surgery. Started in 1972 and it's been a hell of ride. As I said ,keep it up & never stop learning. Be safe & carry on.
Truly a professional driver. Much respect!
i am on a 2 month grind of your videos I'm never tired of them.
I love your videos 👍😊
Keep truckin man just starting out myself
The amount of patience required, much appreciated
EYYY, I had a few of the exact same brownies last week! They were alright.
Thumb up👍Greetings from Poland👊
Oh boy you were in my neck of my woods . U have a great day and stay safe .
The backbone of America. Keep on trucking. 😁😊⛽🚘
Thats good driving for a young guy your age I'm impessed by your patience and logic. Great video
Just discovered your channel! Great stuff! You’ve got a new sub! Look forward to more from you! Stay safe!!
Thanks for sharing this is really inspirational
I love this thing. it feels like a mind game, mostly when parking. You live more with the nature,the mountains. Its good for introverts.
Ha....I thought this would be boring but it was a very interesting ride along. I have always given the big trucks as much space as I can and try to stay where they can see me. That's not an easy job to do every day. Nice work.
Love the long vlogs! Keep it up man!
15:50: “no Highway has 6 lanes”. Yeah. Say that to the New Jersey Turnpike which has 6 lanes one way and a total of 12 lanes from the Manhattan/Bronx line to NJ state line, to the I-95/NJ Tpke. Split.