Is flatbed the best trailer ? Did I buy a jet boat?
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Hey Kam,
Glad to see the new video, but more so, glad you passed on the boat. They're fun and a blast but I'd rather see you put the money away, you might decide to get another truck later. I'm retired now Kam but I've played with hot rods and boats, I learned the hard way that there's so much expense that goes into those toys, trust me, get to where you want to be in the trucking world first, then decide what you'll do to spend your play time. I'm subscribed to your channel and get a big kick watching you work. You have every bit of the attitude I had back in the day. I drove 35 years and a big part of that was as an owner/ operator, flats, vans and refers. You take care little brother, you're doing a great job, stay safe.
100% of what’s been on my mind the last 6 months… yeah I can spend money on all these toys… but if I would just reinvest into the business and watch it grow… I can easily afford projects the right way.
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Those are well thought out words. Stay wize and be safe brother.
Trucker Ray, I drove 37 years , retired and tired. Back in the day one could make money as an o/o or company driver. Those days are gone and there’s no money in it now. That’s my opinion for what’s it’s worth. Remember all good trucking stories start out … this ain’t no shit . Have a great day
.... You know what they say, there's only two good days on a boat, "the day you buy it, and the day you sell it.."
U r so right it is an amazing feeling when u buy it ( money pit ) and when u sell ur boat , it like founding out ur diet free.
Unless it's a John boat
B.O.A.T.= Break Out Another Thousand
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 guys boating is not for everybody and is boat is your thing enjoy it
Had a '73 Kona back in the 90's. The two happiest days of boating, the day you buy it and the day you sell it. Great video, be safe out there.
Absolutely love your truck brother! It looks amazing, sometimes I wish we had more trucks like yours in South Africa 🇿🇦.
I own a trucking company too but in our country we use more European trucks.
Keep going no matter what happens! 💪
Can you post vids about your trucks in country would love to see the difference between US trucks and South Africa trucks
Wow, this particular video showing the angle iron and the H channel, I used to work on a steel mill back in Clairton PA in the late 70s where we rolled out that particular kind of steel you have on their angle iron H and tea bar. Amazing to see that someone else has picked up the load or actually manufacture it
I haul flatbed. And I wouldn’t have it any other way. Proud that I work for a living. I don’t use snap binders anymore I prefer ratchet binders.
First time seeing your videos. Gorgeous truck. But hey be careful. Running a load of I-beams and angels with out a headache rack can be dangerous. A chain or load lock can fail or when you may have to lock up the breaks for an emergency. I saw a truck not sure I'd the driver fell asleep or swerved to miss something. But he went in the ditch and the I-beams slid forward and went through the sleeper and cap. He died unfortunately. So drive safe. Be careful. Keep shinny side up a d rubber down. Keep on truckin driver.
That’s one of the best looking rigs I’ve seen in a long time!
Man flatbed, open deck in general is king of the road. And watching your vids made me Chuck all my ratchet binders in the can lol. I love the simplicity of snap binders. Keep at it.
No 🧢 you got the cleanest semi hope to one day own a Pete
🍻🍻 thank you
Dam that’s long ass trailer… props to you getting in and out of these tight places 🙌🏼
Not sure how most think but I loved flat racking! Hauled everything from drywall to sack cement
Awesome rig Brother! I always loved hauling a skateboard around. Being able to secure your load and not having to worry about losing it along the way was gratifying. Even more gratifying was tarping your load and getting it almost as tight as shrink wrap.
I do have a question. Aren’t glad bed rigs required to have a headache rack, especially if you are hauling steel? Not that it would stop it, but it would at least slow it down if you slammed on the brakes and it came sliding forward.
Good luck Brother and keep rolling down the road!👍🏻👍🏻
I’m glad you still out there brother , I sold my red Pete taking a break from the road . You stay safe .
Just came across your channel for the first time. I enjoyed the content and subscribed as well. I did a few years of flat bedding and for the last 11 years I have been pulling a end dump here in the Dallas metro area. Look forward to more videos!
Welcome! 🍻
Looks like u r a good man helping ur brother. Good videos u r a professional driver god bless
Thanks. I'm just starting to learn flat bed. Glad to see some of your tie down ways.
Thanks again.
Beautiful Pete and always great videos!
BOAT - Break Out Another Thousand
Save your money for a house
Facts! Need a house to make better content! Shop days! Definitely need a place to bring the truck home!
BOAT😂😂😂😂
Hey Kam, I'm glad to see that you didn't buy that boat. Man O' man that thing has seen better days. Take care...keep on trucking. You make flat bedding an easygoing job when in fact it isn't.😎
Just a tip, if you notice something looks wrong n something needs adjusted strap everything down on the passenger side. It will Help keeping you away from passing motorists
Welcome brotha 💥🤛🏽
I think you made a good choice on the boat. You can get one that’s cool, fish from , and pull skiers. Only my opinion on boats.. Love that flatbed though
I always wrap the excess chain around the handle! Stops them from opening up in transit!
You keep pushing your luck with no headache rack dude one day somebody's going to get in front of you you going to have to slam those brakes on and it's going to come straight to the cab
On every video I see I always fail their securement...zero forward movement securement...know headache rack will work but if your load is feet from it...that momentum of the load will run thru the headache rack...
I've seen not even a handful of proper securement on I beams or pipe on the road
That Pete is nasty!!!! Gorgeous truck Bro!
I don't pull a flat bed but I figured I stay and watch. 🙋♂️
Hey man amazing truck!!!! God bless you andd greetings from Dominican Republic😉
Flatbedding is great. Memories brother
Nice video, but I would invest in a headache rack, seen few trucks get ripped apart from sudden stop and the steel move forward and rip the sleeper and cab apart killing the driver. Not a good thing.
I don't know if you noticed but the forklift driver in the last stop lifted the steel off your flatbed and the chain was hanging from it.
Considering the economy plus fuel...GOOD DECISION
What a day beautiful. Working hard moving Iron. Almost buying A jet boat good call. Too many issues top it off with a great burger fries and a cold beer. Can I ask for a better day and made money!!
Can’t go wrong with a beer and a burger. 🍻
Amazing machine you got there....inspiring.
The more I see it the more I like that colour.
can you make a video about how you started and how you got to where you are now love your truck !
man good video and finally very long 17 minutes.
Lol !
Like to have a jet pump for my 16 foot boat, yes your doing good. I done a lot of that flatbed, still got my first truck 1978 Astro GMC it wt 16.000 lbs drove it from 1989 to 1992 when CDL started still got it. And got a 1994 Peterbelt 362 cabover, the GMC a cabover to like cabovers. got out of the ARMY started driving the big truck in 1982 so been all over the states still trucking today we’ll be watching you take care see ya next time see ya bye.
Love the Pete Man it is Sick! I love those Jet boats and want one but have not run across any good deals on one yet. My friend had a tunnel hull with a BBC with a B&M Blower that would run 90 on glassy water back in the 90's and his buddy met us on the lake with a BBF on Nitrous that would run 110. I love that trailer also. Cool channel.
must be really hard turning into some tight places when you deliver with that long WB
Clean truck. Looks like a new paint job.
Can't believe you guys are still using those old jaw breaker chain dogs, it's like I'm watching Pakistani Truckers lol
Very Cool looking Truck . Looking in from Ireland 🇮🇪
First time here and loved every second of it..just one thing on safety I wouldn't brake to hard with that chain set up..cross chaining the front would be a safer idea just a peace of mind while driving..I'm not telling you how to do your job just don't want to see another brother out there hurt or worse..I'm a trucker from down under..New Zealand..keep on trucking brother oh yeah just subbed because you deserve it stay safe.
I noticed a couple of violations in the way his load was secured. 1) not enough securement on the load and 2) D.O.T. requires at least 2 chains or straps within the first 4 feet of the load.
Always enjoy the content Kam. We Need to see that skateboard at a show, down here in Cali.. with it all polished out and shit. C’mmmmmmon 😎👊💯
Dam that burger, jeez😂😂. Im currently new to the flatbed division. Training on Swift Dedicated Flatbed Route. Praying it goes smooth.
Good luck you got this just be a sponge
As flatbeders we do manly work anyone that throws chains and straps we get hands dirty and not just hold a steering wheel plus those tarps are no joke
Gr8 Content as Usual!!!!! 😎💯
Hauling steel without a bulkhead flatbed is very dangerous. I understand it's because of the length of the load. I couldn't do it unless I'm cruising on local roads at a low rate of speed.
By buddy had a jet boat and he named it the fuc$ing boat because every time ask him hey what are you doing this weekend he'd say working on the fuc$ing boat. He finally sold it.
DOPE!!!! content bro. Absolutely beautiful truck. 👍
More to come
What is it people have against flat bed trailers? I have a couple friends in the trucking industry that say the “extra work isn’t worth it”. In all reality, it doesn’t look like any more extra work than when I’m towing my Jeep to a rock crawling trail, just on a longer trailer, or you just make it all look easy. Please let me know as I start truck driving school April 8th (leaving the nursing profession) and am honestly considering flat beds as I want to get in with construction companies, heavy hauling or just want the versatility of a flat bad.
PS-nice job saving your money on the jet boat. My uncle owned one years ago and it wasn’t worth it.
Beautiful truck and setup 👍
Those jaw breaker binders are bad man prefer the other style binders
When you use them daily and understand how they react they’re fine… someone with no training…. I agree…. They’re made for a reason. Just a tool
@@trucking4racecars totally agree
Great vid man! Enjoyed it! Thanks!
Everything is nice bro. Keep up!
That truck is cute I like the videos of the truck
Cute? Really that's not really a word that comes to mind with a big rig
We need another 1hr long video driving & etc
Brother I've been flatbeddin for 25yrs and speaking from experience you better be CAREFUL WITH THOSE JAWBREAKIN BINDERS!!!cause they will kick back and break your JAW!!!!!!!!
How long is your trailer? It has four axles and it has the appearance of a longer trailer. Smart move not getting that boat. If you get a boat try to select one the way you selected your truck. Boats are high maintenance and a used boat may present too many problems. Selecting new boat will cost more it has a warranty for unforeseen issues.
Where's the front head board, and Why do you not choke the chains, That steel will slide forward straight into the bunk
Good call on the boat. Kinda looked beat.
Made it to the end, boat looks dope but if you don’t think you aren’t going to utilize it enough it won’t be worth it
Got that right it rains alot out here
That’s a chicken glizzy Kam🤣
U should add ur current mileage on your description? Give an idea of how much you’ve been driving
Have ever been to lazy Susan's? That place is so good!
shout outs from jersey !! luve the pete !!
Always rain here .. I barely ride my motorcycle
If you are looking for a jet boat, try to stay away from the Oldsmobile powered boats. Big block chevy is where you want to be
Damn nice looking Pete
What a beautiful rig
Daaamn bro, I thought u got the boat 😆
Thanks for this. I’m about to start flatbed training. U should put some low music on the whole video. Little less nails on chalkboard recording echo
Some people like to hear the chains and loud noice it’s the reality of the job. And some don’t. I’ll keep you in mind in the next one!
@@trucking4racecars fair my bad
Great video as always
I will be in PDX in March for a jet boat rip.
Hey man where is the growl in that wagon? I love to hear those big old pipes growl!! So what do you have mufflers on there?? It's like I really love your truck bro , but it's just two doggone quiet !!
It’s a 2022 truck it has full working emissions so no growl 😐
I think those are dummy pipes anyway bottom exit exhaust.
Where is the headache rack behind your truck most likely with save your life
Simple question, where is your headache rack?
I just saw you going south on i5 by Ridgefield WA while watching this video lol
Small world lol
Are you coming down to Irwindale next month? Truckin For Kids
Honestly not 100% sure If I’m doing any more shows this year.. might just prep for next year
I don't think I've seen anyone use snap binders in years.... Those r dangerous as he'll bro ! Lol ! I've seen years ago too many cracked jaws, busted nuts, ruined knee caps, cut fingers, etc. Damn it driver.... Safe travels !
I use them a lot… you can guess how they’re going to open pretty simple just look scary
@@trucking4racecars lol ! I quit using them about 11 yrs. ago. But is easier 4 u since u pull a flat bed. I pull RGNs, Low-pro stepdecks, minidecks, DD trailers, double, tri and sometimes 4 axle trailers. I do alot of specialized freight, oversize etc. I quit using those snap-binders back in my steel driving days... Just curious how long u've been driving
Metal edge protectors will let that chain slide. So it wont kink. Stop using them snap binders man. Ratchets are better down the road. They stay tighter longer too. Good luck.
I've heard flatbedders say the snap binder's are quicker probably more user friendly since he does so many drops in a day.
Hey man, beautiful truck just randomly came across your videos. I seen you a couple times going up the 5 by ridgefield. Did you buy those trailers too? Or just bought your truck and leased on to a company that had the trailers
Leased on
Cool videos, what slip on boots do u wear?
If he makes it too next week no headache rack
These type of vids ever get old to me.
Im been subscribed, but what camera are u using..? looks good, or you use fliter through a program...?
iPhone man
Boat stands for Break out another thousand.
Ayeeeeee got emmm!!! Dope you happened to be filming when I honked going by haha, Dude would love to ask you a few questions. You offer like some type of chat or “coaching” been thinking about doing owner op but it’s so scary to make that leap. I know time is money but I know so many of us have so many questions for you that I’m sure you can make some side money if you had time. Lemme know man!
I’d say prepare now to save as much as possible for a truck and I truly believe 6/12/18 months you’ll see a lot on sale! Now is a terrible time to get in we’re all just trying to maintain
@@trucking4racecars yes I do agree with you on that. I’ve only done LTL for a decade now. Don’t know anything about hauling steel or what route is the best to go. Have some buddies at market and at Landstar but they all drive freighters. I’d much prefer to have a Pete and do what you guys do all your companies guys that are owner ops look so sick!
Where did you get the mirrors and watermelons?
Personally id rather take 1 load 1000 miles than do multiple local stops just because i have 0 patience to wait for loaders and other trucks
Longer loads are fun… but Fuel being higher then ever they’re not making you the profit like good consistent local work can… lot of places I go to I’m in and out and have been there plenty of times. But I hear ya
Bro I those beams hanging off towards the cab don't look safe. Need a cab guard bro.
Hauling steel beams must be scary o wouldn't like it anyways no matter how tight them binders are lol.
99% of loads I've seen fail on securement...
If you notice on this load....zero forward securement.....ppl will say or make excuses as to why it's not done....but it can be done...but will take time to secure it right
Stoked!!!
How can you haul that load without a headache rack
No header board , ha,like rolling the Dice 🎲 🎲 🚙 🚗 🛻-----oo- 🚓🚒🚑. Good Luck 🍀. ✌️Out.
No stop usin those garbage binders. It will save you in the long run.
Good vid.
Ever thought about running a RGN trailer?
Yea I just live in a bad area for it…
Last thing I want is to be on the side of a mountain on an old logging road lol
Lot of that around here
How hard is it to become an owner operator with a hood truck?