I remember early in my career as a trucker. I was asked When is your appointment? Appointment, are you a doctor? I was also told once that I was late. I said I can't be late, I just got here.
I delivered in Marinette WI last week at 8 pm. I enjoyed the fall colors as i drove that day into darkness. As I drove through Peshtigo I got the full effects of a fireworks display. I would make that run again in a heartbeat.
They NEVER tell the FULL & COMPLETE STORY when the shipper doesn't even have the trailer loaded. I had that happen several times @ packing beef, chicken, & pork plants. The longest time I was delayed was 27hrs
Loved your trip to Denmark. You went through a beautiful part of Wisconsin. The Madison traffic is always like that. Opie is a special dog and so is Jacks.
Wow! So I have a 2012 Ford explorer with the Sony stereo. I streamed this video and felt like I was in the cab of first class with the Cat rumbling throughout my cabin! I may have to listen to you this way more often.
Hello bro, I'm a new subscriber and I like your videos, your dog is very cute, a good protector and companion, there's nothing better than that, greetings! 💯✌🏻
Separation anxiety, my mom's Chihuahua suffers from that. When my dad and mom go out, lil coco is a reck. And when she comes home, lil coco is her shadow, were ever my mom go in the house, her lil shadow is right behind her. 🤦🏾♂️
I would never have the patience for this, seems like sitting is part of the job and that is fine I am just too high strung. I always have to be busy and cannot sit still for long. Another solid vid, keep em' coming. Cheers
It’s interesting that you said that Opie has separation anxiety when he can’t see you,our dog is the same way so it didn’t sound goofy that’s a real condition
Kurt how do so good driving a truck seems like you get a lot of loads your videos are great new sub opie your best bud your truck is cool 😎 hope you get your porch lights on back light hooking your hoses you reminded me of my dad hes gone know to heaven he drove for north American in 80s. Loved summer going on the road with him im 58 to old to be a trucker now your videos make me want to drive a truck
Hey Kurt my roommate has a 130 pound lab. This dog has separation issues. Whenever my roommate is home he is 2 feet behind him everywhere he goes. Seperation issues is real in dogs. Stay safe out there.
Around the 21:00 minute mark of this video, on the right side of the rock cut, as a joke, someone had stuck a pair of white knee-high rubber boots into a crack in the wall. With the toes sticking out, it reminded my daughters that a white booted witch had hit the wall headfirst. Whenever we headed up to Madison we always looked for them. The girls loved it. The road from Dubuque to Madison was a real nail biter before they put in the 4 lane.
Another great video Kurt you mentioned Pabst Blue Ribbon a very good beer I can get it here in Australia made under licence by a small independent brewer in Goulburn NSW.Cheers.
My load last Saturday was supposedly to ready at 3 Saturday afternoon i got a call at 5:30 Sunday morning saying it ready , and no hours on my clock. To in Birmingham Alabama which by the way is 982 miles away, Monday morning unload 4 am got there 3 in afternoon. Then the second half of load got rejected. Sat for two days waiting to find a home for the last two pallets . They did in Mississippi, four hours away.
Glad you got to enjoy the scenery during the daylight. The fall colors are really just starting now. The beer signs at night are another attraction. They are everywhere. I even have a Pabst one in my basement😊 Thanks for the ride. Safe travels, and God bless.
Love the fall colors in Wisconsin. We used to take a long drive around in small towns of Wisconsin, in search of the best places. When my son was learning to drive, I would tell him “let’s get lost” and we would always drive north, lol. Thank you for the show and tell 😄, we really do look forward to watching you and the ⭐️ Opie and the family 😊🦮🐕🦺🐕🦺✌️😎
The movie Falling Down with Michael Douglas, there was a scene where he complained that restaurants stopped serving breakfast items too early, but he did something about it. You will know what I am talking about if you ever watched the movie!
Hi Kurt. Sounds like Opie's anxiety is mild - you still have the curtains and the door. Some dogs totally destroy homes. I love Opie he looks exactly like my Odd. Unfortunately for me he is dying. I'm going to have to give him the final act of love soon. He is only 3 but has an autoimmune disease that affects his guts and ability to absorb nutrition. I wish people would quit breeding dogs that have problems..give Opie a hug from me he is a good dog. Stay safe out there. And as always, thanks for the ride.
Just be sure to be with him when he passes. Nothing an Animal hates more than to die alone or with a stranger. Pet him, hold his paw, stroke his hair. Just don’t leave him alone.
@@docachna I am there for them all. I used to work for a vet for years and that was one thing that would make me cry besides a child losing their pet. People didn't have the courage to be there for the last act of kindness and love. I had to be the one to hold them. They didn't want me, they were scared and wanted their owners. When owners are with their pets they are not afraid of getting sleepy they are relaxed before the final injection. I'm glad to know someone else thinks like I do. ❤
Our almost 5 year old GSD Baron is my 12 year old son's dog, but always makes roadtrips with me because he has anxiety if I leave him home. I drive from Central Texas to our farm in NW Minnesota and travel a lot of the same roads you do. Always enjoy your videos!
Hey, all these years of watching and you’re finally on US 151 in WI. I live in Mineral Point. Hope you enjoyed your trip through here. And the Madison Beltline…enjoy! 😂😂😂
Yep Kurt I’m still here 4:34 thanks for the shout out. Glad you have forgotten about me considering you have about a 100 x meeting subscribers now than when I joined your channel. Seems like I have less time to keep up and comment now that I’m retired than when I was working with the “blue trucks”. Enjoyed the trip up to Denmark looking forward to the return. Agree with you that WI is a beautiful state and the people are friendly.
@@truckingwithschmidt7120 I got a ABS question for you I got a 2012 Honda CRV that 2 lights pop up 1 traction control n 2nd steering wheel light it’s 20A and 40A fuses should I replace them or what should I do to clean the fuses any tricks that you know of
God, How I love to hear 1st Class's Turbo sing, Kurt I was affiliated with 1 of our top nations grocery ware houses, Look if they want their stuff on time, then I suggest they go after the folks that loaded you, by far most truckers in this nation will get there stuff on time for the reciving companies. Truckin safe Sir OH and the Star of course.
Didn’t realize that Sparky’s had burned down until I saw it on yours channel. I used to stop on there when I was driving a truck. Loved their biscuits and gravy. Their food is all fried but good. When I drove, retired now, I would get calls asking me where I was at. While I was trying to figure out exactly where I was at, they would come back and tell me where I was at from the tracking system on the truck. Always wondered why ask me when they can track me. They talk about a driver shortages. Well, there are enough drivers. When you have drivers waiting forever in docks to get loaded and unload, no wonder freight isn’t getting hauled. I volunteered for electronics logs when they first came out. They offered drivers a little more money to volunteer and it kept the dispatchers honest. When my clock ran out, I was done and they couldn’t say a word to me. Anyway, enjoy your channel. Worked for Schuster out of LeMars and ran the same roads and hit the same Docks. Have a good one.
We really enjoy your videos. I really appreciate your driving style. You can't get much smoother than the way you do it. I've always maintained that nobody should be allowed to drive a big truck until they've physically put a clutch in one. We particularly enjoy your includeding us is in your family activities. Opie adds a homey touch. We're glad you have uber dad to do road calls. I was an owner operator leased to Fed-Ex Ground, and tried to buy the best parts $ could buy, especially driveline components. For some reason my wife Diannes name shows up . She's not the ex-trucker her husband is. Keep the shiney side up, stay safe. Dianne & Barry Estes Asheville, NC
The oilfield is worse only they didn’t call. Oh wait we didn’t have cell service in the mountains. Truly I arrived at a location and waited 23 hours before working but once again the truck and I got paid by the hour. Still frustrating though. Stay safe and havagudun trucker.
Wow, that drive through Dubuque and across the Mississippi on Hwy 151 brings back memories. That's the route we'd take when we visited my Mom who lived just off Hwy 151 in Beaver Dam, Wi. You drove right past there.
I remember those days when I was loaded late but the shipper and receiver wanted it delivered on the original set time. I would just smile and say: "Good luck with that." And then I would walk away.😂😅😊
I come thru Omaha Iowa city, and Des Moines on 80 and was looking for ya last night big dawg but I don’t run them two lanes at night I stay on the big road.
depending on what town south of brotherstown your talking about would be pipe and calumetville would be fishing tourists being along lake Winnebago especially for sturgeon spearing
Haha I deliver pork in Wisconsin 🤣 Night time driving is The Way to avoid the driverz. But it sure is beautiful during the day out here . Been running MN, WI, IA, and IL last 2 weeks. Gorgeous country.
@@truckingwithschmidt7120 you got a really nice ride man. me and my buddy didn’t want to come and bother you we figured you probably sleeping or something.
Hey Kurt My oldest son has a trained dog also, The dog loves him so much when my son girlfriend hugs my son the dog gets jealous and the dog barks at her. lol Thats great you parents are there to help you when you need them. oh did you give your father a key to the Garage yet? lol Take care.
I must be strange. In almost 30 years of trucking, I never once had a go-pro suctioncuped to my forehead and really, never felt the need to video myself doing anything.
@truckingwithschmidt7120 True, trucking is very VERY different now, then back in the day, back then, most truckers didn't really want anyone knowing exactly what they were doing at any particular time. Go-Pro's hadn't been invited, neather had smartphones. There weren't any such things as in truck monitoring cameras. A lot of what you're going through, that's familiar. Getting loads late. Being barked at because your truck isn't capable of time travel. My favorite is a shipper in L.A. area, making sure you couldn't leave until you didn't have enough time for on time delivery. The company signed a contract that stipulated time or free. Well that was changed after me, complaining, a lot.
I remember early in my career as a trucker. I was asked When is your appointment? Appointment, are you a doctor? I was also told once that I was late. I said I can't be late, I just got here.
My response to load refusal is always "alright" then proceeding to leave.
Opie doesn't have a limp. He has a gangster strut.
Love that turbo whistle when it spools up.!
Love the sound of someone else's money blowing out the stacks. 😃
Inching your way to 50 K👍🏻👊🏻💪🏼🦅🗽🇺🇸keep on truckin
I delivered in Marinette WI last week at 8 pm. I enjoyed the fall colors as i drove that day into darkness. As I drove through Peshtigo I got the full effects of a fireworks display. I would make that run again in a heartbeat.
I remember as a kid fishing in Minnesota seeing Schmidt beer.
I like the cord hanger on the reefer unit, never seen that before and it seems like a great idea ..
Hello to you and your baby. Yes, some dogs are this way. They will tear a house apart. Sofas, chairs, beds, and on and on.😂😂😂😂
They NEVER tell the FULL & COMPLETE STORY when the shipper doesn't even have the trailer loaded. I had that happen several times @ packing beef, chicken, & pork plants. The longest time I was delayed was 27hrs
Don't forget to wear a seat belt safety
Opie acts like an old man when he’s in the truck and a puppy when he gets home.
I still say ,First Class has the best exhaust sound of any truck on UA-cam. Drive safely my friend. God bless you.
🙏🙏🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲
Loved your trip to Denmark. You went through a beautiful part of Wisconsin. The Madison traffic is always like that. Opie is a special dog and so is Jacks.
Wow! So I have a 2012 Ford explorer with the Sony stereo. I streamed this video and felt like I was in the cab of first class with the Cat rumbling throughout my cabin! I may have to listen to you this way more often.
Lol
Hi I have just found your channel and I like it, I love the dog and truck
Hello bro, I'm a new subscriber and I like your videos, your dog is very cute, a good protector and companion, there's nothing better than that, greetings! 💯✌🏻
I just stumbled on your channel. The last time I drove those roads was in the late 70s early 80s. Seems to be a lot busier now. Thank you.
Everybody always wants it now . Enjoyed the video. Stay safe.
Separation anxiety, my mom's Chihuahua suffers from that. When my dad and mom go out, lil coco is a reck. And when she comes home, lil coco is her shadow, were ever my mom go in the house, her lil shadow is right behind her. 🤦🏾♂️
Hey I have a German shepherd and Rockweiler every time I watch you he see Opie he starts winning I am 60 years old I had my truck for 34 years
I miss those Sinclair stations here there all gone all we have is Sunoco, Kwik fill and Sheetz.
I would never have the patience for this, seems like sitting is part of the job and that is fine I am just too high strung. I always have to be busy and cannot sit still for long. Another solid vid, keep em' coming.
Cheers
It’s interesting that you said that Opie has separation anxiety when he can’t see you,our dog is the same way so it didn’t sound goofy that’s a real condition
Kurt how do so good driving a truck seems like you get a lot of loads your videos are great new sub opie your best bud your truck is cool 😎 hope you get your porch lights on back light hooking your hoses you reminded me of my dad hes gone know to heaven he drove for north American in 80s. Loved summer going on the road with him im 58 to old to be a trucker now your videos make me want to drive a truck
Good evening Kurt thanks for the video and as always be careful and stay safe out on the road.
Thank. You. From. Sparta. Wis
Welcome to Wisconsin!
I live in Green Bay Wisconsin, watch ur trucking videos it’s not a easy living . We get a fair amount of of snow & ice in the winter stay safe.
Hey Kurt my roommate has a 130 pound lab. This dog has separation issues. Whenever my roommate is home he is 2 feet behind him everywhere he goes. Seperation issues is real in dogs. Stay safe out there.
Around the 21:00 minute mark of this video, on the right side of the rock cut, as a joke, someone had stuck a pair of white knee-high rubber boots into a crack in the wall. With the toes sticking out, it reminded my daughters that a white booted witch had hit the wall headfirst. Whenever we headed up to Madison we always looked for them. The girls loved it. The road from Dubuque to Madison was a real nail biter before they put in the 4 lane.
Good morning Kurt and Opie ❤
Another great video Kurt you mentioned Pabst Blue Ribbon a very good beer I can get it here in Australia made under licence by a small independent brewer in Goulburn NSW.Cheers.
I really enjoy your videos. I had a rottweiler like that as soon as I was gone she would be a basket case. Safe travels
Just like my Navy days, hurry up and wait.
Our American Staffordshire has separation anxiety we can't leave him alone more than an hour or he starts destroying things.
I want your Lava Lamp, cool…I have three real ones, love them
My load last Saturday was supposedly to ready at 3 Saturday afternoon i got a call at 5:30 Sunday morning saying it ready , and no hours on my clock. To in Birmingham Alabama which by the way is 982 miles away, Monday morning unload 4 am got there 3 in afternoon. Then the second half of load got rejected. Sat for two days waiting to find a home for the last two pallets . They did in Mississippi, four hours away.
Glad you got to enjoy the scenery during the daylight. The fall colors are really just starting now. The beer signs at night are another attraction. They are everywhere. I even have a Pabst one in my basement😊 Thanks for the ride. Safe travels, and God bless.
They are cool lol
Love the fall colors in Wisconsin. We used to take a long drive around in small towns of Wisconsin, in search of the best places. When my son was learning to drive, I would tell him “let’s get lost” and we would always drive north, lol. Thank you for the show and tell 😄, we really do look forward to watching you and the ⭐️ Opie and the family 😊🦮🐕🦺🐕🦺✌️😎
That's awesome
The movie Falling Down with Michael Douglas, there was a scene where he complained that restaurants stopped serving breakfast items too early, but he did something about it. You will know what I am talking about if you ever watched the movie!
Thank you SCHIMDT. Safe Travels 🐕🦺
🚛 💨 💨 💨 💨
Wisconsin is a Beautiful state Kurt also with Harley and beer🇺🇸👍
Mr. Kurt, thank you for including Jax in more videos.
Well done Kurt and at least the load got there even if it was eventually 😂
Hi Kurt. Sounds like Opie's anxiety is mild - you still have the curtains and the door. Some dogs totally destroy homes. I love Opie he looks exactly like my Odd. Unfortunately for me he is dying. I'm going to have to give him the final act of love soon. He is only 3 but has an autoimmune disease that affects his guts and ability to absorb nutrition. I wish people would quit breeding dogs that have problems..give Opie a hug from me he is a good dog. Stay safe out there. And as always, thanks for the ride.
Just be sure to be with him when he passes. Nothing an Animal hates more than to die alone or with a stranger. Pet him, hold his paw, stroke his hair. Just don’t leave him alone.
@@docachna I am there for them all. I used to work for a vet for years and that was one thing that would make me cry besides a child losing their pet. People didn't have the courage to be there for the last act of kindness and love. I had to be the one to hold them. They didn't want me, they were scared and wanted their owners. When owners are with their pets they are not afraid of getting sleepy they are relaxed before the final injection. I'm glad to know someone else thinks like I do. ❤
Our almost 5 year old GSD Baron is my 12 year old son's dog, but always makes roadtrips with me because he has anxiety if I leave him home. I drive from Central Texas to our farm in NW Minnesota and travel a lot of the same roads you do. Always enjoy your videos!
Hey, all these years of watching and you’re finally on US 151 in WI. I live in Mineral Point. Hope you enjoyed your trip through here. And the Madison Beltline…enjoy! 😂😂😂
I love your state
It was always Hurry up and Get there so you can wait, Thats how I remember when I was Driving...
Yep Kurt I’m still here 4:34 thanks for the shout out. Glad you have forgotten about me considering you have about a 100 x meeting subscribers now than when I joined your channel. Seems like I have less time to keep up and comment now that I’m retired than when I was working with the “blue trucks”. Enjoyed the trip up to Denmark looking forward to the return. Agree with you that WI is a beautiful state and the people are friendly.
He is beautiful.
How many times have you been across the Mississippi river?I bet alot.Happy trails, Kurt and Opie and jacks 😊
Really like First Class and the sound of the motor Like how you explain your loads and scenery Stay safe
Yes I remember them calls where you at there waiting , every 15 min, they call , but then I shut phone off , hey take care be safe and feed that dog
Kurt tell the travel agent 10pm next time instead of 5pm so that you have wiggle room with traffic issues
I plan to
@@truckingwithschmidt7120 I got a ABS question for you I got a 2012 Honda CRV that 2 lights pop up 1 traction control n 2nd steering wheel light it’s 20A and 40A fuses should I replace them or what should I do to clean the fuses any tricks that you know of
My daughter works at the place you dropped your load of pork. I'm a new subscriber. I enjoy your videos.
Good place and thanks for the subscribe
I have to go up and down I-94 through Shitcago to Wisconsin. I go to Usps and Quad Graphics.
& no doubt that Opie is the heart ♥️ of yur channel & he knows it lol
God, How I love to hear 1st Class's Turbo sing, Kurt I was affiliated with 1 of our top nations grocery ware houses, Look if they want their stuff on time, then I suggest they go after the folks that loaded you, by far most truckers in this nation will get there stuff on time for the reciving companies. Truckin safe Sir OH and the Star of course.
Saw you hopping on 80 this morning over in York but wasn't fast enough with the radio to see if you got lost on your way back from Topeka 😂
Hi Kurt and Opie
I sure wish you could come to Northern Ontario, love your build.
YOU'RE IT....THE ONE AND ONLY....The ONLY TRUCKER........I FOLLOW ! * ! * ! JimInCincy......
Didn’t realize that Sparky’s had burned down until I saw it on yours channel. I used to stop on there when I was driving a truck. Loved their biscuits and gravy. Their food is all fried but good. When I drove, retired now, I would get calls asking me where I was at. While I was trying to figure out exactly where I was at, they would come back and tell me where I was at from the tracking system on the truck. Always wondered why ask me when they can track me. They talk about a driver shortages. Well, there are enough drivers. When you have drivers waiting forever in docks to get loaded and unload, no wonder freight isn’t getting hauled. I volunteered for electronics logs when they first came out. They offered drivers a little more money to volunteer and it kept the dispatchers honest. When my clock ran out, I was done and they couldn’t say a word to me. Anyway, enjoy your channel. Worked for Schuster out of LeMars and ran the same roads and hit the same Docks. Have a good one.
23:16 Exactly how did you film yourself in interstate traffic?! Or, have you secretly taught Opie how to drive in low gears? 🤔
We really enjoy your videos. I really appreciate your driving style. You can't get much smoother than the way you do it. I've always maintained that nobody should be allowed to drive a big truck until they've physically put a clutch in one. We particularly enjoy your includeding us is in your family activities. Opie adds a homey touch. We're glad you have uber dad to do road calls. I was an owner operator leased to Fed-Ex Ground, and tried to buy the best parts $ could buy, especially driveline components. For some reason my wife Diannes name shows up . She's not the ex-trucker her husband is. Keep the shiney side up, stay safe.
Dianne & Barry Estes Asheville, NC
Thank you and I used to run around a lot in Ashville. Miss it at times
0:48 IC School bus with turn signal below the front window!
(Sometimes you see them or not!)
The oilfield is worse only they didn’t call. Oh wait we didn’t have cell service in the mountains. Truly I arrived at a location and waited 23 hours before working but once again the truck and I got paid by the hour. Still frustrating though. Stay safe and havagudun trucker.
Great video Kurt Drive safe 👍
Have a safe trip God bless from GA stay safe
Wow, that drive through Dubuque and across the Mississippi on Hwy 151 brings back memories. That's the route we'd take when we visited my Mom who lived just off Hwy 151 in Beaver Dam, Wi. You drove right past there.
Southwest Wisconsin's Driftless Area, that US 151 traverses between Dubuque and Madison, very scenic.
"S F T" YOU ROCK!!!! STAY SAFE SEE NEXT TIME
Love Wisconsin my daughter live in sheboygan
I remember those days when I was loaded late but the shipper and receiver wanted it delivered on the original set time. I would just smile and say: "Good luck with that." And then I would walk away.😂😅😊
One dog is one too many in any truck. Dave
You make it look easy backing up did you start back in the day when you don't have cdl
Hay kurt stay safe
Yeah for "UBER" Dad, Mom, and Sister! I love that name. Lol
Oh good I am not alone spilled my drink to ...
Did you stop and get fuel? That would be where you “got held up” !!
Sparkys they have good food. But they have two good truck stops on Hwy 20 the one in Holstein, Ia and Sparkys.
Unfortunately TA bought the Holstein one
@@truckingwithschmidt7120 Sparkys should have bought it.
Your truck sounds good.
I come thru Omaha Iowa city, and Des Moines on 80 and was looking for ya last night big dawg but I don’t run them two lanes at night I stay on the big road.
Gotta love SEAFORM. I never start my clock with them. I won’t leave Le Mars until it’s loaded. I get on the call list.
You're lucky to have a Uber Dad Schmidt
depending on what town south of brotherstown your talking about would be pipe and calumetville would be fishing tourists being along lake Winnebago especially for sturgeon spearing
Going to salm parters.... mmmmmm have fun!!!
Pork and Bratwurst = Heaven On Earth ! * ! * ! JimInCincy.....
Haha I deliver pork in Wisconsin 🤣 Night time driving is The Way to avoid the driverz. But it sure is beautiful during the day out here . Been running MN, WI, IA, and IL last 2 weeks. Gorgeous country.
Wel...Thats what you get for not drinking coffee! HaHa! Todd the retired trucker.
Hi Opie
Where are you parked at plaza of the flint hills off of I 70 by chance today
Yup I sure was. Heading for Dodge City
@@truckingwithschmidt7120 you got a really nice ride man. me and my buddy didn’t want to come and bother you we figured you probably sleeping or something.
Hey Kurt My oldest son has a trained dog also, The dog loves him so much when my son girlfriend hugs my son the dog gets jealous and the dog barks at her. lol Thats great you parents are there to help you when you need them. oh did you give your father a key to the Garage yet? lol Take care.
Oh ya
HUrry hurry hurry and wait
Funny thing
I’m a retired truck driver and parts of your videos show the scenery but I’m looking in your mirrors
Do you ever haul out of Prestage Pork or Upper Iowa Beef?
Kurt, talking about Madison rush hour, I found Minneapolis rush to be worse. Far worse
I seen a Warren Transport trailer behind you
I ought to drive for them because of my last name but they are too far away
give Opie and Jax a scratch for me. lol 👍
I must be strange. In almost 30 years of trucking, I never once had a go-pro suctioncuped to my forehead and really, never felt the need to video myself doing anything.
And yet here you are watching it. Lol
@truckingwithschmidt7120 True, trucking is very VERY different now, then back in the day, back then, most truckers didn't really want anyone knowing exactly what they were doing at any particular time. Go-Pro's hadn't been invited, neather had smartphones. There weren't any such things as in truck monitoring cameras. A lot of what you're going through, that's familiar. Getting loads late. Being barked at because your truck isn't capable of time travel. My favorite is a shipper in L.A. area, making sure you couldn't leave until you didn't have enough time for on time delivery. The company signed a contract that stipulated time or free. Well that was changed after me, complaining, a lot.
Pabst is good beer