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[@jarvi69]

That is the M109A6 Paladin self-propelled howitzer. Shoots 155mm shells and will make your heart skip a beat when fired. Keep the rubber side down Dan!!

[@kootybear]

j jar it’s fun recording it firing while outside, almost silent while inside

[@miltoncallan1471]

There is a T/A in Barstow, CA on I 15 that used to be a Rip Griffens.

[@marcconfig2631]

Great video STD!!!! Really enjoy hearing all about how the trucking industry works through a drivers eyes and mind.

[@nolanmanley5359]

Awesome Dan, Thanks for sharing the good with the bad. Very good advise you gave on not chasing the max dollar verse the consistent dependable loads. If you never have any bad you wouldn't appreciate the good as much. 😜

[@tj1468]

yup it's a howitzer. I drove these, or a variations of these M109 in the Marines years ago (86-89). We would transport these on these trailers. We would drive them right on to the trailer. If I remember right you they would hang off the side of the trailer by about 6-10in. You had to drive straight on and trust the guy guiding it you as you drove it on. Thanks for the videos....always helpful.

[@mikeadrover5173]

I know this is a new post on a old published date, however if you do see this post. Just a outstanding film, and the footage at the end was truly honest. And no I am not an owner operator/driver just a guy relaxing. ~M~ NJ 07922

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Nice touch with the drone, great video

[@DieselTrucker2018]

I LOVE that guy's truck!! You should have interviewed the owner.

[@part380]

Looks like a Paladin howitzer . . . Nice "condo" . . . Real good advice about picking and choosing what works for you. Thanks for the post.

[@Chuck59ish]

We had the earlier version in Germany in the Cold War, then it was a M-109 155mm Self-propelled Howitzer. The "Paladin" was the M109A6, this one looks like the new M109A7. Big mean bastard. Probably headed for Fort Hood.

[@cyk1685]

It's a self-propelled M109A6 Paladin

[@КейлиСтайн]

I would of said the M8, but your correct.

[@ernestdougherty3162]

Good video appreciate you showing us a beautiful truck understand your frustration as somebody that used to trucking Florida loads out of Florida have always sucked get some rest things will turn around I know they will you know how to figure it out be safe

[@josetovar8440]

I love a my kenwoth

[@metalman065]

Hey brother it's all good man. Ya gotta vent once in a while, sittin in the truck all day without anyone to talk to gets lonesome. I hope it gets better for ya next week. Stop at the house chill a little bit and relax. Stay safe. Awesome job you're doin with all the vids Dan. Hang in there buddy.. Keep it between the lines stay safe.

[@MrBigR928]

Maaaaan Dan it definitely B's that way sometimes in trucking! It's ok to blow off a little steam from time to time and that way you won't go back out on the track and put the first car you see into the wall...lmao. Pass by the house and hug your better half, get a home cooked meal and scratch the pups on the tummy and come on back out and try it again! Every now and then, a little rain must fall....Amen and a Boom Shakka Lakka!😂😂😂

[@sunrise451]

it can fire up to 8 shells a min and hit targets up to 20 miles away depending on the wind and at the other end on impart all the ground hogs pop out of the ground and head for cover...It makes a big bang

[@woodworking5979]

I used to run Albany ga to camp Pendleton back during 🇮🇶 freedom campaign good videos

[@HeuristicalWorker]

Great video Dan. Love your work. Super smart. Basically, this is old school versus new school: say you gonna do it, then do it. Please, sorry, thank you. Its not all gone, but harder to find. I am slightly older than you, thought, DOB 1958 that we were the last of em, but you prove, that more followed. Thank you Dan.

[@cadenconnolly]

The most amazing part of this video is that on a Friday in Terrell Texas that truck stop has that much parking.

[@billfitzpatrick6910]

I have unloaded hundreds of A/C units, boilers etc. Never had a problem, never bent or bashed any thing. But most of all, never had anyone get hurt or damaged anything.

[@skywatcher808]

No doubt, it was very frustrating to have the loads that were booked, end up being cancelled. Together with your dispatcher, you always make it a point to be on schedule. You make good working plans. But when customers changes their plan, or worse yet, cancels all together, this costs you money. Should it bother you? Of course it should. But like I commented in a previous video (working under the truck, on the exhaust), you still carry yourself in a very professional manner. And for that, you earn the respect from those of us who stay with you, watching your videos, and share in your frustration from what happened during the week. Together with the other 9,000+ viewers (so far), I too, look forward to seeing and hearing that you have a much better week. Thumbs up. Thank you for another good video, Dan. Aloha! K Inouye Honolulu, Hawaii

[@mattberg6785]

Sorry about the rough travels. I appreciate you sharing the tough times , I learned some things. I'm working toward buying my own truck and would like to run my own authority with a skateboard. Best of luck to you buddy

[@ohiobwb]

Love the arty!!!shot many rounds down range in the 80's. SEMPER FI!!!

[@mikewhipkey6863]

That's a beautiful truck... That's the way to do it!... if you can

[@krystellios]

Wouldn't be surprised if those sleepers started having slideouts like RVs

[@jamesfarnham1976]

I hear the frustration brother, hang in there!

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

This squid (SEABEE) had the pleasure of spending some time with my Army battle buddies at Fort Stewart in the 90s. Got to see those bad boys let loose. My uncle was a an M109 gunner in Vietnam. kicks you in the gut when it fires. At night its breathtaking.

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

@101327 Well then, it was a self propelled cannon for sure. I will ask him.

[@kennethmarlow2731]

It’s a 155 self propelled howitzer, has a range of 25 miles w/o rocket propulsion. Extremely accurate and fun to drive. Everything is made of aluminum except the engine,transmission, and track and it’s components.

[@arthenry1407]

Kenneth Marlow iiii

[@85rx7se]

That is a nice truck. The cab and the overall wheelbase are oversize as are the fuel tanks. And that trailer while good and maybe the only way to load heavy items, like tanks, cranes, front end loaders, does have one drawback. It is very low to the ground so any bumps or such on the road may be an issue. Perhaps it can be slightly raised up after the load is on it. And it looks like the owner of that rig is based in Texas (as they say: everything is bigger in Texas)

[@gsupreme777]

Wow look at you..nice vid as usual keep it up and be safe

[@jimmn85]

Hi Dan it's all good what ever you want to post I am always looking to see what your up too. trucks trains road vids your loads how you tie them down tarping that is a art just to keep it from turning into a sail . keep it up i am watching thanks

[@SteelyPaw]

I can always spot your truck from the air, and now there are those two clean boards on the bed of the trailer as a dead give a way LOL........ I also think you should try flying your drone inside the garages, in one door and out the other, lol..... It was great footage, but now we need close up's of the TA sign and the bulbs in the tall truck stop lights lol..... I wonder how that big sleeper cuts into his weight hauling ability and truck length rules/ laws in a lot of states. That's probably a 50 Ton RGN, I’m surprised he's allowed 3 axles without being too long without having a permit for everywhere he goes. That is also a crappy board he has on his outriggers via the trailer. Tanks like that are hard to chain down, at least the amount of chains I'd like to see. He should have a 4 axle tractor and a 3 axle trailer with the flip for heavy haul if he’s going to get good use out of a 50 Ton RGN. Those cylinders get in the way (flip axle), is why you don’t see them a lot not to mention they are expensive. A lot of guys leave the “flip” axle at home when it’s not needed. It eats up room on the trailer when it’s just folded up, for example when you have a long light load.................... I'm surprised your wife lets you in the house with those "cow" glasses on LOL...... You also need to stay out of Florida, you can't get a load out or have a long deadhead......... You can always complain to us, we are a captive audience lol...... I don't mind hearing the good with the bad, I just feel bad for you when things don't go right. But you have to admit, until last week, you had been doing really well both load and truck wise.... Perhaps the “cow” glasses bring you crappy luck LOL… I have yet to see a bad video from you & I promise never to give you a thumbs down.

[@rolfsinkgraven]

Very nice video, and listen too your own advice yes thats true lol i did for get that aswel sometimes, and a reset really is necessary sometimes.

[@sisutrucks]

XL trailers just look nice :)

[@douchedouche6977]

This is not a tank, this is a self propelled howitzer.

[@unclejoe5541]

Figured you went to Panama City when I saw you empty at the TA in Marianna on the drone footage. Sorry I missed you there again, and sorry your loads didn't work out like you wanted. Take care.

[@davidanddiana7173]

Cool video 👍😎

[@raymondgoff9983]

There was a Rip Griffin's Truck stop in Rawlins, Wyoming also!

[@parmbirk4905]

Hello Dan.Very good video.

[@johnskillcorn121]

It’s an m109 self propelled howitzer Dan. Used to work on them back in the 70’s in the British army.

[@timmongold4336]

It all way,s Help,s 2 VENT ! NICE VIDEO ! TAKE CARE ! ! !

[@joeblow2675]

Great opening shot Dan. Can you remind me again the drone that you use. We've been thinking about using a drone in our business and seems like yours would suit our purposes.

[@Military-Museum-LP]

Thanks Dan.

[@bigunone]

Some weeks chicken other weeks the feathers! Maybe the next week will be better.

[@MegaGeorge1948]

They can use the tank for tailgaters. :-)

[@MrBigR928]

George Travers Hahahaha...I could use that here in Atlanta!

[@docstruthers]

not a tank but a track propelled gun. I believe. Anyway, THAT is one hell of a truck, I wonder if that driver is getting $3-4+ a mile for that?

[@bridgeentertainment.9009]

Nope Crowley cut the Rates! $2.37 pm

[@pas42hfd]

Awww man you were in the Army right? That’s not a tank. It’s a M109 self propelled Howitzer lol

[@davidschabel7832]

Hauled a few tanks on rgns, I would threaten to shoot guys bothering me. My birthday today, 75 years old. Pull toy told you that.

[@connorsmith713]

That must have been a good time hauling those tanks. Probably paid pretty good too! I can imagine the look on some of the other drivers faces when they saw that rollin by. Happy birthday Dave! Here's to 75 more.

[@ronald6138]

i hauled 1 that was going to be overhauled , Barrel fit just perfect in between the stacks . Everybody asked what ,why , where an i said the general wants to get his limit duck hunting this time .

[@danielsalas9224]

I always like before watching

[@vel1hunnid707]

BEST job in the 🌎 cant wait to get back OTR!!

[@brianbutlerbk]

THE KING OF BATTLE! What's the sound of artillery...BOOM-BOOM...What's the sound of artillery...BOOM-BOOM, Shoot move & communicate BOOM-BOOM!

[@randallacton3027]

Its good to rant so you can get it off your chest. We are all very good listeners...........👍

[@gsmd770]

It's a M109!!!! Ft.Sill,OK!!! Home of the Field Artillery!!!!

[@brandonsmalley948]

M106A6 Paldlin fires 155 mm rounds for field artillery

[@treyleeofficial4388]

Artillery!!! Red leg for life

[@screamindemon811]

That sure was one spec'd up truck those folks had, nothing wrong with that but the bill to do it aint for the faint of heart, I like the trailer they had for the heavy haul especially the hydraulics for the flip, that is nice to have because some heavy haulers have a problem at times getting them flipped when they dont need em. As for the things changing on a load, that is one of those things that is out of your control, broker usually has no clue ( and the odd times they do they dont want to say anything so you dont cancel out ) It's frustrating when you have things planned out and your going to make a certain dollar amount and then things changed and the income from the load changes, it makes it a little tough especially if a percentage is tied to the partial load that is being removed, that can raise some hell with your profit margin especially if it is the better paying part. That's trucking though, things can change that are beyond your control and you just have to grin and bare it. Remember that once the load is done, it's is out of the way and on to better things

[@heathervannvann7452]

The video is cool Dakota

[@ristosaarela1283]

Great video

[@lovellrodriguez8567]

nice rig big payment bet always on the road just to make even the up keep alone is enough he can have the mobile condo

[@tomh3652]

Lovebug season in Florida. Thanks for killing your share of them LOL.

[@samtheman4958]

I don’t believe this is a tank but rather a howitzer. It can shoot projectiles 15 to 20 miles

[@Papa_Yeti]

I always stop at that TA in Wilcox, on my way home

[@douglasharmer690]

Just wait, Dan. Your day for a big sleeper is coming. Big Orange!

[@johnm.evangelis693]

I am sorry to see you all bummed out Dan, why don't you talk to Trucker Tim Ghorley from Ghorley Trucking,he left Landstar and went on his own and only gets the loads that pay good. Check him out he also drives a Peterbilt goes under Life is Good on youtube and FB.

[@annawulff9200]

i hoping u coming Washington that wood bin cool

[@MegaGeorge1948]

Just think, when the trucker hauling the tank retires, he can keep the tractor and use it as a traveling motor home. He should have it all paid for by then.

[@frankswain9483]

Yeah, but, he'll likely be 106 by that time. :~) He'll have to add a wheelchair lift.

[@hmc2s]

That guys set up trumps everything in that parking lot period.

[@zion1126]

It’s a M109A6 Paladin self propelled Howitzer artillery gun. Shoots 155mm shells.

[@matt_waddy]

She was sitting in the driver's seat like, "what are you doing guy?!" Haha.

[@koytube232]

Hı from turkey. Thank you for video

[@donniehodge2548]

I drove a M60 tank in the Army in 1970s

[@defiant9809]

Tank is just the generic term for any tracked vehicle with a Gun mounted on it any more. But j jar is correct. That beast of war will ruin anyone's day who is on the receiving end of its care packages. With the proper crew it can drop 3 155 mm shells on the same target from three separate trajectories in about 30 seconds. With all 3 shells arriving all at the same time.

[@96dodgeram]

Momma said there'd be days like this.

[@thomaslovery1483]

chin-up Dan -----that's the transport game for you ( just the same --1960s----1990s in the U K )

[@bigholli8449]

Dudes making some cash hauling that oversized military loads!

[@kyleduncan6121]

Thats a good paying load

[@timtighe9389]

Impressive

[@jerseycowboy1]

We are all ears....we are here for you. Vent! Haha

[@paulwhitear4983]

That tank was awesome. Here in England we have a lot of speed bumps. How would the trailer with the tank go over one them without being grounded.

[@tomh3652]

Maybe try to stay between the Missisippi river and California only.

[@polockdan1]

Nice vid.

[@chdnorm]

That’s my spot! But, I always nose in.

[@mikewasko4852]

Notice the woman sitting in the front because this is conciderd a surveillance load ..2 drivers and someone needs to be with the load 24/7 and it's tracked from the Pentagon. Clearance is needed for these types of loads.and unlike most gov. Unsecured loads ,these loads pay upwards to $20,000 sometimes more depending on the value and nature of the load ...thers only 23 co. That do these secured load and if your considering leasing on to one of these co., be prepared for the FBI to turn your life upside down and even visit your friends and family. This is a drawn out process ,so don't expect an immediate response on if you get your clearance or not ..mabe up to 6mos. A preliminary 90 pre clearance is typical and if it gos further than that, you will probally get it ,unless they dig up some dirt on your character, bank records or find out you owe taxes lol ,.

[@danmetcalf7184]

Boy, you sure talk out of your butt. Typical, b. s. EXPERT. Howitzers are NOT constant surveillance, moved them many times.

[@MrAwsenior]

Great video "Super Trucker Dan" and keep the Great content coming Safe Travels Trucker!!""TruckingGameStronG"" ""BeardGameStronG""

[@coystormo5604]

that truck alone cost as much as my house

[@riverflyswatter]

B.T.B 5.0 bet ya its the truckers house too.

[@matthewsmith9624]

NOT A TANK!!!

[@charleswright9024]

There was a Ŕip Griffins truck stop in mill city Nevada now it's à t/a

[@jimpetersen8095]

Yea you do ramble a lot...but really nice drone work..do you still use it today?

[@bridgeentertainment.9009]

I haul these all Day

[@westside04]

💰

[@hd93scooter]

Sometimes sh$t happens👍✌️

[@smoki2515]

That is not a Tank. It is basically a self propelled artillery piece.

[@MrRocky551]

use to haul equipment for a company here in Ok, they call those trailers detach trailers here, but here in Ok, they have different names for everything. lol. so I'm a little confused Dan, are you an owner op, or lease hire, or company driver, thought Mercer was your last name maybe, just wondering, thinking bout buying my own truck

[@jimmiller2490]

I was on a M109 and M109A1

[@seagullsbtn]

Bet the tank ain’t on a Dorsey

[@ronaldosborn7896]

Government especially oversized is cheap freight

[@coystormo5604]

I thought the tank was yours before i saw the truck🙁

[@danapitman2269]

Hey Dan. Two questions. What do you mean when you say eight foot tarps? Also, why do you never haul pipe?

[@country-road-driver]

I am new too you channel. I think it is okey too rambling and complaining somtimes, when things don't go as planed. You should had have some payment for the inconvenience drivning for nothing. I am getting closer to vlog 460,+ and have watch from the beginning, But I like all your videos. even that the are 2 or 3 years old.

[@robertmetz4105]

Not a tank!!!! Howitzer.

[@Military-Museum-LP]

I would say that's a 8 axle load minimum. How did that truck get away with 6 axels?

[@4554dy]

Crazy! There must be some weight missing on the tank we don't know about.

[@allanj4576]

The specs on the howitzer say 56,000lbs which is within what would be a legal load for that configuration. If it was over weight it would not be by much and he could permit to carry the extra.

[@alyakmc1]

It's registered as an RV.

[@kyleduncan6121]

Would you be interested in fairly new chains and binders and tarp starps my moms boyfriend got out of flatbed