What It's Like Trucking Minnesota To Kentucky Solo

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  • @ClearedHot470
    @ClearedHot470 Рік тому +5

    Dude's two most favorite things in the whole wide world are the color teal and his hazards

  • @timothyhanneman7715
    @timothyhanneman7715 Рік тому +21

    Hey Alex better stop and get your blinker fluid top off must be getting low

  • @brianjones9311
    @brianjones9311 Рік тому +6

    You make me feel better about backing in my camper trailer over and over into my backyard

  • @Steley22
    @Steley22 Рік тому +2

    the delivery in Pennsylvania the town emmaus is pronounced E-May-Us. I used to live 45 mins from there. Its right outside of Allentown PA

  • @emt123777
    @emt123777 9 місяців тому +1

    Alex shares his opinion about his job than I would, BUT his trucking company employer couldn’t have a better social media representative if they tried.

  • @brianjones8800
    @brianjones8800 Рік тому +13

    What up, Alex! I enjoyed this video. I appreciate the time you take to edit these videos whilst being on the road. I know it must take up a lot of your off time to get new videos ready. Thanks for what you do, your attention to detail and your attention to safety and cleanliness. Some people, evidently, underestimate how important safety and cleanliness is in a hands-on type of job. Taking your time and being extra careful are some of the things you do that makes you successful. There will always be frustrations in any job/career that a person is in. It's good to put that out there so that folks who don't know (or think they know it all) can better understand what goes on out there when you're out there full time OTR to bring us, the consumer, the things we need. Looking forward to the next one, man! Stay safe out there!

    • @Technopath894
      @Technopath894 Рік тому +1

      What’s OTR mean

    • @900108Chale
      @900108Chale Рік тому +1

      Nice words bro!
      Bless you.

    • @LoriLindley-eu3qz
      @LoriLindley-eu3qz 11 місяців тому +1

      @@Technopath894 over the road. Also known as interstate and long hauling.

  • @simonleiterman5770
    @simonleiterman5770 Рік тому +10

    I’m from Wisconsin Alex! Wisconsin dells is very fun. Very big water parks and amusement parks and even a rollercoaster that goes under the road and comes out and does a 360. Called the Hades 360. Love your videos Alex! Don’t let the haters gossip about your rage. They don’t understand what it’s like to be an OTR truck driver

  • @matthewlallier3917
    @matthewlallier3917 Рік тому +1

    I just saw one of the truck drivers, I'm so happy.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @96Cubs
    @96Cubs Рік тому +9

    Yoooo so hyped watching you on my 36 hour break 🫡💯

    • @CMxBlackJesus
      @CMxBlackJesus Рік тому

      Do a 34

    • @96Cubs
      @96Cubs Рік тому +1

      @@CMxBlackJesus nah I got family and kids that extra 2 hours is for my kids

    • @Handle722
      @Handle722 Рік тому +3

      lol his backing takes up your 34 hour break, could start the video at the beginning of it and by the time you reset he’s just bumping the dock 😂

  • @glee0425
    @glee0425 Рік тому +2

    oh hey. welcome to my home state of Wisconsin. safe travels and keep up with the great videos.

  • @christianborrayo7555
    @christianborrayo7555 Рік тому +11

    Alex is the only guy that would put on his four ways when hes the only one around the dock

    • @Knight14649
      @Knight14649 Рік тому +5

      If you don’t do it, even why you’re by yourself, then you are a poor driver…. Anything can happen at any moment, so safety is and should be your most important concern… stop being ignorant…

  • @jeffward7502
    @jeffward7502 Рік тому +8

    Cracks me up that Truck drivers can't even get out of their rigs without putting gloves on. In construction we work with our hands

    • @DjSicEm
      @DjSicEm Рік тому +6

      Don’t wanna get the inside of the truck all oily and dirty

    • @trevorwilliams861
      @trevorwilliams861 Рік тому +5

      I put my gloves on for everything...I like to keep my hands looking and feeling nice for my wife lol

    • @TruckingForHermes
      @TruckingForHermes Рік тому +6

      Our trucks are our homes. Some of us don't like to sleep in trash. But you do you.

    • @powshredder3716
      @powshredder3716 Рік тому +2

      oh you're so tuff. I have done both. was a carpenter for 30 years then got my class 1. Everything on a truck is greasy or covered in road grime. you get it on your hands and then your hands are all gross. Working construction you are just outside all day so you don't care.

  • @jerrybohringer4894
    @jerrybohringer4894 Рік тому +1

    Yeah, yesterday I had a brand new trailer that made me take it back. Not allowed to use brand new trailers. I had to go somewhere else and pick up a Old trailer

  • @pas42hfd
    @pas42hfd Рік тому +5

    Still can’t get over your company allows you to shut down at 3

  • @carldrexler7883
    @carldrexler7883 Рік тому +1

    Good job today Alex 👍

  • @sebatim4937
    @sebatim4937 Рік тому +1

    Nice to See you. Love your Channel and Storys.

  • @nttotd4611
    @nttotd4611 Рік тому +9

    66 ain't cold btw in minnesota or Wisconsin

    • @noahcarter1056
      @noahcarter1056 Рік тому +2

      66 is absolutely gorgeous weather on the east coast lol

    • @Esther-kq7nv
      @Esther-kq7nv 9 місяців тому

      😂 Yup! That’s tropical for us in MN in the wintertime. We love it.

  • @ilovetotri23
    @ilovetotri23 Рік тому +1

    Hope you spent some off time at a water park in the Dells!

  • @SoCal90755
    @SoCal90755 Рік тому +1

    Hey Alex, just found your videos… I enjoyed watching… keep up the good work!

  • @Legodude6866
    @Legodude6866 Рік тому +2

    Another amazing video

  • @mattylite6395
    @mattylite6395 Рік тому +13

    you should definitely do more time lapses of your roadtrips. very satisfying to me watching the road and the surroundings of the road and idk why

  • @18wheeler77
    @18wheeler77 Рік тому +5

    11:27 did you ever notice your side door was already open?

    • @Generalizedfeelings
      @Generalizedfeelings Рік тому +1

      I think when he got out of the truck he stared at it like it had 3 heads before just grabbing his stuff.

  • @kevincain2697
    @kevincain2697 Рік тому +1

    Good luck and be safe bro .

  • @ranger70
    @ranger70 Рік тому +3

    Your ride looked awesome. I always kept my ride super clean. Your videos are getting more professional
    Dig the music

  • @KemosabeWannabe
    @KemosabeWannabe Рік тому +1

    Your becoming a professional at this.

  • @brianweber4154
    @brianweber4154 Рік тому +26

    Click clack......

    • @truckercowboyed2638
      @truckercowboyed2638 Рік тому +2

      It's designed that way by freightliner he can't change it, shut up about the flashers

    • @Staxxa_
      @Staxxa_ Рік тому +5

      @@truckercowboyed2638 why are you so hostile about the clicker? He’s not saying anything bad literally two words.

    • @shaun2318
      @shaun2318 Рік тому +4

      I’ve never seen anyone use signal lights in an empty yard

    • @tutie
      @tutie Рік тому +6

      @@truckercowboyed2638 You are always taking up for Alex even when he is in the wrong lol are you his daddy? :))

    • @andyjay4442
      @andyjay4442 Рік тому +2

      @@tutieI am sure cowboy has asked Alex for a pair of his used jocks so he can run around house with them on his head

  • @michaelhayes4537
    @michaelhayes4537 Рік тому +2

    Alex gets the most excited when his truck and trailer match, as well as seeing a Kenworth.

  • @ryankruchowski1951
    @ryankruchowski1951 Рік тому +1

    When it comes to backing up with a trailer. Does it takes time to back it up and line up with the loading dock? Especially when you are at a truck stop?

  • @Caleb243
    @Caleb243 Рік тому +2

    I miss the longer videos

  • @Thatsright-tr2ks
    @Thatsright-tr2ks Рік тому +1

    My favorite color 💚💙💚💙💚💙💚😁
    Your videos are great
    My inner soul is being a truck driver 💁🏼‍♀️

  • @swapsplat
    @swapsplat Місяць тому

    Those parking spots are angled like that because you went into the truck stop the WRONG WAY.
    Signs aren't hard to read...

  • @mikeb129
    @mikeb129 Рік тому +27

    Alex seems like the type of guy to sleep with his 4 ways on because it calms him and relaxes him 🤦🏻‍♂️😂☠️

  • @josephsalinas108
    @josephsalinas108 Рік тому +1

    Good morning bro.🚛💪

  • @Ryanboy2020
    @Ryanboy2020 Рік тому +5

    Alex how come you dont ever answer your subscribers comments or questions?

    • @Fluffinho20
      @Fluffinho20 Рік тому +7

      He’s too busy backing up and over correcting for a straight back

    • @Ryanboy2020
      @Ryanboy2020 Рік тому +1

      @@Fluffinho20 hahaha...fo real

  • @Aintnobodygoingtobringmyspirit

    11:54 should that thing be open?

  • @marksellinger3736
    @marksellinger3736 Рік тому

    Kudos to the best air uphill hauler on UA-cam 😅😅

  • @SNATRAVELS
    @SNATRAVELS Рік тому +6

    5 seconds into the video, we got blinker action... GOOD OLE ALEX!!! Blinker Boy

    • @tmo.48
      @tmo.48 3 місяці тому

      Keep trying. You'll still get nowhere. All that hate will be dumped back onto you. Don't do that to yourself! Spread love. It will come back to you too.

  • @Colin_In_VK
    @Colin_In_VK Рік тому +1

    Easy enough to fast forward past the music section 🙂

  • @bigmikeswiss
    @bigmikeswiss Рік тому +2

    speeding up vids during highway plus this music, is cool.

  • @shoey64
    @shoey64 Рік тому +1

    I see rain-x in your side door nice call.

  • @adamscheruiyot5584
    @adamscheruiyot5584 Рік тому +1

  • @bman885
    @bman885 Рік тому +1

    Do u know how to drive a manual?

  • @KennethJohnson-dv1vn
    @KennethJohnson-dv1vn Рік тому +2

    😂😂😂😂 Alex u are funny

  • @Technopath894
    @Technopath894 Рік тому

    3:24 what’s buffer time

  • @robertrosanelli444
    @robertrosanelli444 Рік тому +1

    That was not just a random R. V....it was a teal R. V.

  • @brodiezg8813
    @brodiezg8813 Рік тому +7

    Alex the type of guy to turn on his blinkers and duck his head as he’s driving through a low bridge

    • @Commy01
      @Commy01 Рік тому +1

      Not gonna lie, I duck my head when driving under bridges. Can't shake the instinct

  • @ginog5037
    @ginog5037 Рік тому

    Good looking rig Alex, to bad it's not a Kenworth😊

  • @omarb368
    @omarb368 Рік тому

    Sup Alex, been watching u for a while now. Was just wondering if you knew if your company has regional availability in Texas. Thanks

  • @StevenBeondy
    @StevenBeondy 8 місяців тому +1

    Click clack man and no one else is there 😢😂

  • @no_excuses1019
    @no_excuses1019 Рік тому +1

    As a truck driver how do you stay fit as your like always on the road?

    • @swapsplat
      @swapsplat Місяць тому

      It's diet and discipline.
      Go out and walk around when you can. Don't eat fast food or truck stop food.

  • @Cade_Bouta
    @Cade_Bouta Рік тому

    Do these trucks have back up cameras? Would that be beneficial or not?

  • @davewhite5258
    @davewhite5258 Рік тому +10

    The rumor is that Alex and Jay are gonna owner op for GP and announce it on a live stream in a few days, but also announce that they are in fact in a relationship and actively dating.

  • @natedortch1940
    @natedortch1940 Рік тому +1

    please make longer videos

  • @GavAttackO
    @GavAttackO Рік тому

    By the thumbnail I thought you were drifting the trailer

  • @robertjones3406
    @robertjones3406 Рік тому +4

    Hi Alex. Great to see you are all well and not stressed like some days . Maybe you have got used to the rigours of being aa Trucker. you seen to be having a very good Run out of the Freightliner and it i always acredit to you how clean a tidy it is. Keep safe a chat some other time.

  • @Spoteddy
    @Spoteddy Рік тому

    "my slow driving style" is a style? Or just slow driving?

  • @l.ls.8890
    @l.ls.8890 Рік тому +2

    It seems GP likes giving you nice newish looking trailers because you showcase them so nicely on your channel. Just think of all the free advertising they get. I wonder if they have benefited by getting more drivers and most importantly more business.

    • @scottied67
      @scottied67 Рік тому +6

      If I were in the office, I would cringe every time he dropped a video.

    • @metaluzc
      @metaluzc Рік тому +4

      @@scottied67 no worries, based on your average views per video I think most people cringe at yours.

    • @scottied67
      @scottied67 Рік тому +1

      @@metaluzc 20 million channel views with $60k in earnings, I will cringe all the way to the bank baby.

    • @metaluzc
      @metaluzc Рік тому +1

      @@scottied67 also, you've been going for 16 years and according to social blade you don't even have 18 million views. $60k in 16 years averages out to be $3,750/yr....wow congrats LMFAO.

    • @scottied67
      @scottied67 Рік тому

      @@metaluzc I have deleted about 3 million views worth of videos. The channel is 16 years old but didn't begin making money til 2018.

  • @matthewroberts55932
    @matthewroberts55932 Рік тому +3

    Welcome to Wisconsin! Wisconsin Dells is known as the waterpark capital of the world. Out of all the waterparks we have in Wisconsin Dells, I recommend visiting Noah’s Ark and The Wilderness Resort, especially during the summer time. Another great video as always!👍

  • @davekenney3693
    @davekenney3693 Рік тому +1

    Lol your side door is open lol

  • @jimmyjohnson1452
    @jimmyjohnson1452 Рік тому

    Put the Pedal to the Metal.

  • @stoispapi2380
    @stoispapi2380 Рік тому

    Never seen you using those big horns 😂 maybe next time

  • @thomasjimenez3427
    @thomasjimenez3427 Рік тому +1

    Good music man

  • @koustubh
    @koustubh Рік тому +1

    Whats up with all the negative comments? Am i missing something?

  • @DarrylWMurphy
    @DarrylWMurphy 10 місяців тому

    Anytime you see a truck pulling out, it means he or she is leaving

  • @raphaelszok8561
    @raphaelszok8561 Рік тому +2

    Solo don't you drive alone or so you have a lot lizard rid with you?

  • @fullpaddlerattle3175
    @fullpaddlerattle3175 Рік тому +1

    You are what’s wrong with the trucking industry.

  • @jaywill4743
    @jaywill4743 Рік тому +7

    I don't even know why I'm watching him he's such a lame he complained about everything

    • @powshredder3716
      @powshredder3716 Рік тому +2

      here you are complaining

    • @jacobravenwood7968
      @jacobravenwood7968 Рік тому +1

      ​@powshredder3716 yup And here you are commenting about his complaining. And others will comment about your comments. And people will comment about commenting about comment about commenting about commenting about commenting.😂

    • @silverhawk_25
      @silverhawk_25 Рік тому

      Jacob EXE has stopped working 😂.

  • @David-ce7hg
    @David-ce7hg Рік тому +1

    OHIO IS GREAT GO BUCKEYES

  • @Jeh110
    @Jeh110 Рік тому +2

    Lose the music! It adds nothing. Music is subjective! It can ruin a blog. In this case it did.

    • @historyon18wheels
      @historyon18wheels Рік тому

      I think you mean "lose." The music was great, Alex. Keep up the good work!

    • @Jeh110
      @Jeh110 Рік тому +1

      @@historyon18wheels Thanks for catching my spelling error. I fixed it. We don’t have to agree on the music - subjective ( like coffee) 😀

    • @historyon18wheels
      @historyon18wheels Рік тому +1

      Agreed, and I do love some coffee.@@Jeh110

    • @swapsplat
      @swapsplat Місяць тому

      ​@@historyon18wheels
      This brand of "country" music is absolute trash

  • @Leggeddude
    @Leggeddude 9 місяців тому

    So what happen to you , your not talking about that you were in thr hospital for what did uou get hurt at work what tell us

  • @RIPTIDE_001
    @RIPTIDE_001 Рік тому

    If I started to skip the part where he is backing into the dock. Then I would have to skip almost half the video.

  • @ogshu2740
    @ogshu2740 Рік тому +1

    Welcome to wi lol

  • @seamusblack5876
    @seamusblack5876 Рік тому +9

    Your negativity is getting boring you have to grow into a more stronger trucker

  • @edehcsne
    @edehcsne Рік тому

    Maybe a camera on the back of the 🚛 sometimes

  • @John_R_Jackson_III
    @John_R_Jackson_III Рік тому +4

    You are a really strange dude lol

  • @mountuplikeaneagle
    @mountuplikeaneagle Рік тому

    You're driving way to fast

  • @HolyOrangeJuice
    @HolyOrangeJuice Рік тому +1

    I feel like his videos are just saying all the intrusive and random thoughts as he goes.
    I can't imagine most of it is serious. Some of ya'll need to lighten up and quit taking these videos seriously.

  • @StevenBeondy
    @StevenBeondy 8 місяців тому

    Worry about driving instead of concerning your self in everyone’s business. God judges not Alex.

  • @DTD-no7wl
    @DTD-no7wl Рік тому +2

    👎👎👎👎🤮🤮🤮🤮

  • @robertsol9007
    @robertsol9007 Рік тому

    I didn't know that Alex likes Dixie music.😅😅😅

  • @devilshark8200
    @devilshark8200 Рік тому

    I was wondering what ever became of that time traveler Alex?