inside the life of a 23yr old American truck driver

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  • @ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY
    @ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY  2 роки тому +27

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    • @nickulmer9667
      @nickulmer9667 2 роки тому +1

      U sir ur politeness to other drivers u was trained well for being 23 in impressed

    • @jbcaddy12
      @jbcaddy12 2 роки тому

      If you ever come thru Charlotte?? Blow your horns

  • @gregg3813
    @gregg3813 2 роки тому +19

    Hi Alex, as a truck driver for 30 years, it's good to see new drivers like yourself out on the road. Just remember, you'll learn something new every day. Stay safe out there

  • @rickjones8524
    @rickjones8524 Рік тому +10

    Great job Alex. We need more truckers like yourself out there. Nothing on TV these days so it's a pleasure to follow guys like yourself. Be safe and take care. Rick

  • @nickwilliam78
    @nickwilliam78 2 роки тому +56

    You are one of the safest most considerate truckers on the road. Guys like you should train because most of the trainers aren't as meticulous as you are. Stay safe brotha

  • @MRP.Germany
    @MRP.Germany Рік тому +7

    Alex, I am highly impressed with your politeness with letting other drivers in and being considerate of others out on the road. Also, I am impressed with you cooking in your truck on a daily basis. I’m sure a lot of drivers at your age would do fast food or microwave dinners. I’m not a trucker however wish I could practice some of your habits that possess. Keep Trucking young man!

  • @thisguycalledalex
    @thisguycalledalex 2 роки тому +8

    Hi Alex! After watching your videos months ago, I got my truck license and I’m hauling round Australia these days. Cheers for the cool videos!

  • @xlilften3056
    @xlilften3056 2 роки тому +5

    A video about starting your day off as a trucker would be interesting. Maybe not showing whole pre trip but just some key things you check before you start. Thanks for the vids

  • @eggrole7942
    @eggrole7942 2 роки тому +11

    I'm almost 18 and got a year left in highschool. Over the past few months my goals have shifted to trucking and hopefully working with your company

  • @JimB16
    @JimB16 2 роки тому +4

    Great to see such a hard working and dedicated young man. You are awesome and I really enjoy your videos. The trucking profession needs tens of thousands more like you. Keep up the great work man! 🙂

  • @alonelymonkey1628
    @alonelymonkey1628 2 роки тому +5

    These vlogs are so neat, I almost feel like I'm driving and living this life.

  • @queenhecate8975
    @queenhecate8975 2 роки тому +9

    I wouldn’t mind a 5hr video of the full drive. Or any drives worth of 5hrs. Or shorter actually! Love the videos 🖤.

  • @3dognite
    @3dognite 2 роки тому +2

    Great video. I thank you for being a safe truck driver, and one that is considerate of other drivers. Love your videos. I thank you for taking us along.

  • @jerryhyche
    @jerryhyche 2 роки тому +7

    Good afternoon Alex. Hope you have a great day and stay safe out there. Love your videos.

  • @mitchellnelson2046
    @mitchellnelson2046 2 роки тому +3

    I love the new style of videos and I love love how often you're posting long vlogs!

  • @StevenBeondy
    @StevenBeondy Рік тому +1

    I really enjoy your videos Alex, you’re a good and courteous driver. I miss driving so much, I took early retirement after 40 years of driving. I believe that northern Indiana runs central time zones , answering the question time between Ohio and Indiana. Be safe and God bless you Alex.

  • @Legodude6866
    @Legodude6866 2 роки тому +6

    Love the long videos keep them up

  • @timetraveler2200
    @timetraveler2200 2 роки тому +5

    If you were in Cleveland and had to go near Indianapolis you took the long way going across the turnpike. As a fellow driver you take me back to when I was a rookie. Be safe!!

    • @RiverRatWA57
      @RiverRatWA57 2 роки тому

      I was thinking the same thing, tried to save the company money by staying off of the pay road, plus better choices of truckstops, I had three routes I'd use crossing Montana (as an example) the interstate, US-12 or MT-200, why you ask???..... certain weather conditions I'd rather run the two-lane to avoid the Retards!!!!!!!

  • @nicolasb9924
    @nicolasb9924 2 роки тому +73

    I want to be a truck driver from watching your videos

    • @jax6804
      @jax6804 2 роки тому +13

      Trust me you don’t want to be

    • @OhShitBitch-xg1ue
      @OhShitBitch-xg1ue 2 роки тому +3

      @@jax6804 Why not?

    • @laurenkruse7444
      @laurenkruse7444 2 роки тому +2

      @@jax6804 are you a trucker?

    • @NanookOblivion
      @NanookOblivion 2 роки тому +1

      Literally same

    • @MoonKeyDLaughy
      @MoonKeyDLaughy 2 роки тому +8

      And can Do it … take ur medical card and head to DMV passing 3 tests and join any school to teach u round skill test and then back to dmv to get ur test and that’s all buddy….

  • @JonathanMichaelWendtvlogs
    @JonathanMichaelWendtvlogs 2 роки тому +4

    you should report more road reports on your cb...other truckers behind you will be very happy to hear your road hazard reports.

  • @arthurbrumagem3844
    @arthurbrumagem3844 2 роки тому +2

    The long nose conventional tractors may not be as efficient as more streamlined trucks but they are great to look at. Pure nostalgia

  • @l.ls.8890
    @l.ls.8890 2 роки тому +1

    I do not even drive trucks and I enjoy watching your channel occasionally. It makes me more aware as I thought I always was on being more considerate to big riggers.

  • @albertamick7301
    @albertamick7301 2 роки тому

    Hello Alex I really enjoy your videos. I drove OTR 25 years ago and I don’t miss it. I think your attitude is awesome. I can relate to a lot of what you go through. Today I drive gas tankers and will be retiring soon. But I’ll keep watching your videos, you make me feel like I’m there with you. Thanks

  • @sirfish17
    @sirfish17 2 роки тому +15

    Watching this while playing American Truck Simulator 10/10

    • @LosPotatis
      @LosPotatis 2 роки тому +1

      The best things combined. Always doing that

    • @sirfish17
      @sirfish17 2 роки тому +1

      @@LosPotatis yup

  • @chrislovesyou618
    @chrislovesyou618 2 роки тому +2

    Love these long videos, great stuff!

  • @marcellaorosco7917
    @marcellaorosco7917 2 роки тому +2

    Safe travels, we enjoy your videos .

  • @delvonhall3469
    @delvonhall3469 2 роки тому +1

    I really do enjoy your videos. We do the ride along part then he feeds us. Well take care sir and be safe…

  • @supermoxxielakes4818
    @supermoxxielakes4818 2 роки тому

    I'm still in school and I've been watching your channel and after watching all of your videos you seem content and happy living on the road and yeah trucking is not for everyone but after watching you for so long if I don't have a significant other before I get out of high school I'm going to trucking school and getting my cdl and I will become a otr trucker your awesome keep up these cool videos can't wait for the next one

  • @stevenlang918
    @stevenlang918 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Alex I enjoy your videos they’re about the safest truck driver I’ve seen so far

  • @Karma74030
    @Karma74030 2 роки тому +3

    Keep 'em coming! love the videos!

  • @sjmaguire5252
    @sjmaguire5252 2 роки тому +1

    Loving the real time truck delivery vids….!

  • @yvanromero6678
    @yvanromero6678 Рік тому

    You make truck driving seem easy, love your videos

  • @ifradtarvez578
    @ifradtarvez578 2 роки тому +4

    I love your vids and content!! Keep up the great work!! Love the channel!!

  • @ajmiller7102
    @ajmiller7102 2 роки тому +1

    Really have enjoyed your videos. Good driving displayed. Stay safe and keep those wheels "a turning".
    Buenos dias...

  • @billyhgvuk
    @billyhgvuk 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Alex, nice video man. That’s seriously big miles you guys do in the USA. Keep up the good work man 👍 Sending positivity from the UK brother 🤙

  • @davidtrevino5272
    @davidtrevino5272 2 роки тому +1

    I enjoy your videos Alex! Keep on trucking and be safe out there!

  • @simplybeanjelly
    @simplybeanjelly 2 роки тому

    This was a fun video, I enjoyed the longer format :)

  • @TheRoadhammer379
    @TheRoadhammer379 2 роки тому +13

    Alex, I know you are still learning, and you have a lot of curiosity about the industry still, but I have to thank you for being a professional and taking the job seriously. When I first started watching your UA-cam shorts I was thinking "boy this kid is a clueless greenhorn" but you are doing a fine job. You give me hope for the young generation of drivers. Stay safe young man. Btw, what is your tractor number, I pass Variant trucks every day and I always look to see if it's you

    • @RiverRatWA57
      @RiverRatWA57 2 роки тому +1

      Personally I still think that he is clueless, when getting ready to start my day I knew where I was going to get fuel at without having to rely on a gps....or am I just weird????
      Is it just me or does Alex think that he's driving a muscle car........ last time that I knew company trucks are dialed back for fuel mileage not for performance.............🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

    • @TheRoadhammer379
      @TheRoadhammer379 Рік тому +1

      @@RiverRatWA57, he's got a lot of learning ahead of him but he is safe and courteous. That's more than I can say about 90% of the low IQ bottom feeding steering wheel holders out here.

    • @danielpaz2882
      @danielpaz2882 Рік тому

      Hard to believe they’re still together after all that shit

    • @altf4713
      @altf4713 Рік тому

      @@RiverRatWA57 it’s ok to rely on gps

    • @RiverRatWA57
      @RiverRatWA57 Рік тому

      @@altf4713 gps should be an Aid, you should not be 100% reliant on it.
      One truck gps that I had would freeze up just as I approached the Illinois state line headed westbound on I-80, the farthest I ever got with it locked up was Fargo.
      Did I know how to clear it, yes, I just wanted to see how long it would stay in that condition.
      Never had that problem using my truckers road atlas...............

  • @bennettautorepairs
    @bennettautorepairs 2 роки тому +21

    You and riding with Dave make me want to be a truck driver, but I’m 15, so kinda hard to do that 😂😂😂
    Edit: I can practically smell the food you’re cooking

  • @emilepellerin6064
    @emilepellerin6064 2 роки тому +1

    Man, your very safe driver!

  • @allaboutroofing2
    @allaboutroofing2 2 роки тому +4

    Just for fun, you should poll your subs to see what percentage that watch are A) in trucking, B) plan on being in trucking in future, (C) not in trucking but a family member is or D) no trucking, just watch because you enjoy the content. I'd be curious to know! I'm option D btw. Cheers!

    • @aaronaaronsen3360
      @aaronaaronsen3360 2 роки тому

      Also option D, even though I had cousins that did this for a couple years.

  • @jvd9202
    @jvd9202 2 роки тому

    Thanks for being so considerate.........you do get a little excited about everything though

  • @AuzzAustin
    @AuzzAustin 2 роки тому +2

    Your'e a great semi trucker keep up the great work

  • @oinnsheathen5684
    @oinnsheathen5684 2 роки тому +1

    I really think the federal government should mandate people with regular licenses to go through school and learn safety as we have to. It’d not only help them understand but would deter some from even wanting to drive.

  • @manuelblancogarcia5153
    @manuelblancogarcia5153 2 роки тому +1

    My son is 23 years old. He drives trucks like here in the United States. Cheers

  • @SycaShow
    @SycaShow 2 роки тому +2

    Try putting your front tires to 100 Psi Feels Way better

  • @edub621
    @edub621 2 роки тому +1

    You should do a video on weird cb talk. Just try to record random stuff over a month or something. Never seen that before

  • @sneaks01
    @sneaks01 2 роки тому +2

    Love your vids bro!! Stay safe!

  • @leonnel2335
    @leonnel2335 Рік тому +1

    Trucking in the US seems like a holiday compared to trucking in Africa, more specifically Southern Africa. I've been trucking for 16 years in the whole of Southern Africa and believe me, its getting worse and more dangerous by the day. Of this wasnt the case, I would still be trucking today. I really miss it.

  • @MrWigby
    @MrWigby 2 роки тому

    Love you videos cheers from Toronto

  • @nehohlaisi8615
    @nehohlaisi8615 2 роки тому

    I've just subscribed to the channel... Loving your content from South Africa 🇿🇦

  • @robertmcdonnold3038
    @robertmcdonnold3038 Рік тому

    You're right. There is a Bob watching your video. That's me.
    Good day to you Alex.
    Be safe
    Bob

  • @kneemeister
    @kneemeister 2 роки тому

    That was my neck of the woods. Ohio turnpike is replacing the toll system and building highway speed tolling. There was a new love's at the Ohio Indiana line, between the toll barriers.

  • @nickunknown8377
    @nickunknown8377 2 роки тому +1

    Dame nice feeling while driving in a rainy.😮

  • @travisp224
    @travisp224 2 роки тому

    love your channel Alex, your the bomb! ha ha as im watching from bakersfield ca, 70 here today stay safe man, as i jsut found your channel

  • @sebatim4937
    @sebatim4937 2 роки тому

    I like you're channel so much! I'm driving Bus in Germany/ Berlin. Nice greetings

  • @RavenBlaze
    @RavenBlaze 2 роки тому +1

    Have done repair work at Loves, they tend to be pretty clean

  • @leroymorris6036
    @leroymorris6036 Рік тому

    Yes, back in the day Indiana had several time zones, crazy right?

  • @joann1207
    @joann1207 2 роки тому +1

    Enjoy your videos. Thank you

  • @JosephCompnotta
    @JosephCompnotta Рік тому

    You are always around me, I'm in Columbus,Oh. Its a great hub for outbound to the west coast

  • @pkruez2089
    @pkruez2089 2 роки тому

    You have the coolest narration voice.

  • @nandosteeze7613
    @nandosteeze7613 2 роки тому +3

    You da man Alex

  • @animalbob497
    @animalbob497 2 роки тому

    Good morning Alex!!!

  • @NicholasDussault
    @NicholasDussault Рік тому

    Fun fact. The key is to the left of the steering wheel to get a quicker Le Mans start.

  • @preppertrucker5736
    @preppertrucker5736 2 роки тому

    Started trucking young… I’m 43 and I’ve only been on the road about three years…. Half my life was spent in factory and manufacturing and the other half was in the transportation business towing and auto repair…

  • @bmwr1891
    @bmwr1891 Рік тому

    Your guy so cute 🥰 I want to be truck driver too although now I’m over 50 years old!good luck guy!

  • @JamesBrown-kv9pn
    @JamesBrown-kv9pn Рік тому

    Hi its Bob! Love your videos. Always wanted to drive a truck but I am too old now

  • @mongoz1993
    @mongoz1993 2 роки тому +1

    There is a time zone difference Indiana has 2 different time zones one is Eastern other is Central

  • @jbcaddy12
    @jbcaddy12 2 роки тому

    I’ve had my CDLs since 1989 , love it ! I’ve been everywhere man I’ve been everywhere!! Lol

  • @emilepellerin6064
    @emilepellerin6064 2 роки тому

    you make me dizzy when you move your head around when backing up. Outside a that you make very good vids. Thanks

  • @melchristian8876
    @melchristian8876 2 роки тому

    Yes Indiana has two different time zones Central and Eastern time zones

  • @jamesmoore2376
    @jamesmoore2376 2 роки тому

    That is why an 18 speed truck is the best to drive power and good take off speed

  • @edhackett389
    @edhackett389 Рік тому +1

    One day he.ll make a trucker.He is a.good guy.

  • @aaronaaronsen3360
    @aaronaaronsen3360 2 роки тому +2

    Alex: is this guy have a governor for 65mph ?
    Me, playing ATS: 😅

  • @tmo.48
    @tmo.48 10 місяців тому

    Really great content ❤❤❤

  • @CKOONCE79
    @CKOONCE79 2 роки тому

    Aye you always in my area I swear jasper county Indiana for you

  • @michaelsmith8064
    @michaelsmith8064 2 роки тому +2

    Alex your funny when u tell your truck to go, I fell out laughing, so do u get pretty good mile loads? Stay safe and keep on truckin

  • @WiLNorCaL
    @WiLNorCaL Рік тому

    Very nice driving in this video..I was wondering if that Kenworth could go further than 20 miles.. and it can :) Also, I'm very impressed with your cooking ability
    inside the truck.. Top chef !! Thanks for the video.. cheers.

  • @clovis_solid_70nm
    @clovis_solid_70nm Рік тому

    Good video Alex 📚💯

  • @undeaddragon9292
    @undeaddragon9292 Рік тому

    Watching your videos makes me want to give OTR another chance, even though I hated it😅

  • @johnsimmons8448
    @johnsimmons8448 Рік тому

    why am i hooked on alex's vids?? i'm not a truck driver, bus somewhat in the industry. drive a lot though, and now i have a better insight of his profession and i promised not to cuss truck drivers anymore 🙂, and also try to be more courteous when on the road.

  • @carldrexler7883
    @carldrexler7883 10 місяців тому

    Of the few videos I’ve seen you with Variant and the many more I’ve seen you with GPT I must say I’d rather be with Variant. That’s for me personally,to each his own 😅😅

  • @SABSCORPION
    @SABSCORPION 2 роки тому +1

    Man I wish you came to Europ and see you drive like a creazy dud there to be 50kmh and you to drive with 50mph don't forget 1mph 6kmh

  • @GrammarPoliceInvestigations
    @GrammarPoliceInvestigations 2 роки тому

    So, USX has pretty much killed off Variant. How do you feel about that?

  • @elmQawl
    @elmQawl 2 роки тому +2

    Good morning 🌻🌞

  • @ademali8199
    @ademali8199 2 роки тому +2

    Good afternoon hope you ok 👌 fixing to go get my CDL

  • @rwillisny38
    @rwillisny38 Рік тому

    Great job Alex hope to see ya in the DFW area we could have lunch lol funny laugh btw

  • @williammills6060
    @williammills6060 Рік тому

    You talking bout the people cutting you of from the shoulder makes me think of last year I was somewhere in mo early in the morning and the driver of the oak ridge Boys bus did that to me lol

  • @melissagalvez6563
    @melissagalvez6563 2 роки тому

    Now I feel bad for getting mad when a truck won’t let me pass or switch lanes

  • @dairyfarmmidwest1615
    @dairyfarmmidwest1615 Рік тому

    Yes Alex does a great job and it’s a fun n job but feel bad for all your waiting

  • @TEXASTRUCKER87
    @TEXASTRUCKER87 2 роки тому

    Welcome to loves!!!!

  • @michaelwhiting668
    @michaelwhiting668 2 роки тому

    Great channel

  • @jurec6667
    @jurec6667 2 роки тому +2

    Time for my trucking fix.

  • @OddsandEnds
    @OddsandEnds 2 роки тому

    In Oregon highways are speed limit is 55MPH

  • @jvjoe4376
    @jvjoe4376 2 роки тому +2

    Hey Alex, Does Variant allow you to talk about the loads you run? Question, do you have to any strapping or securing of your loads? And are loads on a schedule?

    • @OhShitBitch-xg1ue
      @OhShitBitch-xg1ue 2 роки тому +3

      If you watched his videos all the way through you would know he has secured a load before and he says he has to deliver loads by a certain day and time

    • @jvjoe4376
      @jvjoe4376 2 роки тому

      @@OhShitBitch-xg1ue Ok, what is he hauling right now and how was it secured? I know it needed to be there before or at 12 noon. So, chill!!. I was hoping to get a response from Alex. Not a hostile response from you.

    • @TheRoadhammer379
      @TheRoadhammer379 2 роки тому +2

      Dry van loads often require load bars and wall straps(I'm not sure what the proper term is, I'm a flatbedder)

    • @RiverRatWA57
      @RiverRatWA57 2 роки тому

      @@TheRoadhammer379 I ran refrigerated, the company that I ran for we used loadlocks, some refrigerated trailers had those (I believe they are called Erails) in the walls that you could use loadbars or straps for load securement.

  • @ilovetotri23
    @ilovetotri23 2 роки тому

    Thanks!

  • @charliekim577
    @charliekim577 2 роки тому

    What kind of truck do you drive? For whatever reason I thought trucks were 18 gears manual. Looks like yours is automatic.

  • @jorgiepoorgie
    @jorgiepoorgie Рік тому

    You should clean and disinfect that grill. It’s dirty with leftover old food on it.

  • @sdkerby
    @sdkerby 2 роки тому

    I enjoy the content. I can feel your anxiety.

  • @hq-fd4te
    @hq-fd4te Рік тому

    Alex. Can you tailgate other truck to save fuel? will you get a ticket?

  • @chillixlaef
    @chillixlaef 2 роки тому

    Muy buenos videos ¿Podrías contarnos que equipos audiovisuales usas?