#484

[@robfortner4221]

That agent doesn’t own your equipment so you made the right decision to keep you and your stuff safe. It’s sad that they really don’t care about the people hauling their stuff. Great video Dan.

[@JohnSmith-lw2bm]

You made the safe and prudent call. Never let someone shame you for being safe.

[@mikefix9724]

"The agent was upset" as he sits in his warm dry office. Yeah because he's not the one driving in the weather!!!

[@steveurbach3093]

They probably use 'Public Transit' to get places.

[@chickey333]

Here Mr. Agent Sir... take these set of keys and............

[@truckercarlson9081]

To hell with an agent that will hold his breath and have a fit over a guy who doesn't want want risk hurting himself or others.

[@kcgibbs]

I was in Iowa last weekend, awful road conditions. From the Quad Cities to Amana I saw at least 100 cars and maybe 40 semis off the road, wrecked. I got to Waterloo and sat for 2 days. -15 degrees and roads that would have 3 inches of ice in spots and then clear pavement. That will yank you off in a hurry. Not worth tearing up equipment. Plus, I just got a brand new truck, no way I am going to destroy it in the first few days.

[@michaelwillingham6671]

Hello Dan do still have the newer truck. If so are you going to sale or just keep in case you have any big problems with the old truck.

[@pauldietrich478]

I agree with you about driving on ice. I watched the video of the 100+ car pile up in Ft Worth where 5 people were killed, not a pretty site. 6" on the ground in the Cincinnati area, another 8" forecasted for Monday and Tuesday.......Stay safe and be careful....

[@openroad3310]

In the new era of inattentive drivers and 100 vehicle pile ups, I do not even mess with the weather anymore. No sense putting yourself out of business or worse for one load.

[@jerrykinnin7941]

@No One thats sad. I run intermodal out of Cincinnati Gotta have a CB. Mine is on all the time.

[@xx2345000]

This is exactly why I quit driving in January my ex company got PO'd because I parked in a snow storm. They preached safety till it actually happens then got mad, stranded for 3 days between Sturtville WI and Minneapolis.

[@charlesferebee263]

Hauled aluminum in and out of Russellville for over 5 years. At first. Used 431. Gave it up after just 2 months. Always went back to Bowling Green and up I 65. Aluminum coils don't ride well on 431. 🤔😎

[@wesclark4335]

Took the "Fuel Saver, Less-Than-Express with a Sprinkle of Pucker Route"

[@chriskahlson]

Smart winter driving tips and habits to minimize risks in colder weather

[@travisstoneking4049]

Your life is more important than any load keep safe 👍

[@user-uh9lg9wg1d]

Smart man. We got hung up twice cause of ice storms. Oklahoma and Texas. Prayers and R.I.P to those who were in the Fort Worth crash. We were in shock and Awe. Dan you made 100 % the right decision and it’s too darn bad for the agents etc. Real easy sitting at a desk than pushing 80,000 lbs down the ice. We detoured a total of 10 hrs. In a week to stay safe. Drove thru Oklahoma’s ice and made it. Whew !! Shiny side up rubber side down. Be safe Dan. All the best sir.

[@robertgainey7406]

Saw picture of Katie and she takes good care of you (I think she’s a keeper)😇👍🏿

[@JT-1969]

Dan, you made a good choice sitting still as that storm moved through. I live just south of Indianapolis, that storm made a mess of the roads from Tennessee north of Indianapolis, multiple wrecks and huge delays on I65 in Indiana. Stay warm and safe travels! 👍😀

[@GHarris218]

Good decision on not driving on ice! The reward was definitely not worth the risk. Thanks for the ride through the woods.

[@KB-gs8zi]

Sir Dan !!! Yepper !! ALL Agents are after $$$$$$ so if you are sitting ,,they don't make their BONUS $$$$ !!! Good that you take care of Dan & His business !!! NO Truck ,,NO Work !!!! ""Hope the weather turns better for you & DON"T end up like they did in Ft. Worth ,,TX.. !!!""KEEP IT SAFE ""!!!

[@rightsideupvt]

Cool to hear that diesel whistle as you drove that country route to the Kentucky parkway!

[@kevinfrawley6098]

Very professional driver. Be safe

[@bobskrutsky2240]

Very few areas in the country where driving will be safe this weekend

[@rolfsinkgraven]

Stay safe and be careful Dan that agent behind his desk should respectful too drivers.

[@simonsj15]

Thanks for the video. I enjoyed the trip through the small towns in Western Kentucky.

[@docb.9908]

I like the format you used for this video. I enjoy listening to you talk about your experiences along the way.

[@mattb1951]

He s NO one else to talk tol

[@davidwoodruff2318]

For future reference. I run through Russellville alot and i run through town from Clarksville, get on 68/80 to Bowling Green then catch 65. It's 4 lane. Safe travels

[@royjustice7569]

That road looks pretty good compared to Roads in southern wva

[@blueoval250]

The turnpike is worse than this and it’s an interstate. I suppose it’s what you’re used to.

[@ohiobwb]

Please be careful DAN it was terrible what Happen in Texas yesterday!!!

[@ernestdougherty3162]

Great job Dan and thanks for sharing and be safe out there and God bless you and your family

[@MrBigR928]

Glad you made it off that little two lane hwy. Those older and more narrow two lanes make you stay puckered until you get off if it. Especially in bad weather....phew😬

[@robertduffin455]

Good call Dan Safe travels and keep safe 🌵🇬🇧👍

[@freedomfan4272]

Smart man especially since what happened in Texas yesterday morning. 100+ vehicle pileup last I seen and 5 was killed.

[@johndodd1362]

Good on you Dan, you are providing a service, the broker hasn’t got the responsibility of holding the steering wheel in his hands like you have. Keep doing what you are doing. In my part of the world I’ve never experienced iced roads, the thought scares me. Keep smiling mate JD

[@carychurchill2987]

Freight arriving a little late is better than risking a wreck driving in poor weather. Good call driver

[@jamesleake2121]

Just stay safe Dan here in eastern Kentucky we got hit with sleet and ice knocking out electric and now have two more storms coming in next week

[@JustinSpencerRailVideos]

Davenport is about 1.5 hours away from me here in Iowa. Stay safe, it's slick out in places!!

[@scottmason4567]

I used to haul out of Russellville Logan aluminum when I drove covered wagon flatbed!

[@ronaldstephens1792]

Just ask the FREAKING AGENT to look at the videos of FT. WORTH TEXAS ACCIDENT! ENOUGH SAID. POST THE AGENTS NAME! MAKE THEM FAMOUS 🤘😎

[@robworcester6058]

You mean infamous

[@truckinfam2207]

Agent or a thief with a phone?

[@thebrinx9632]

Hey Dan, I'm sure it was nerve-racking enough, but I liked the footage of you on the two-lane....it kinda put me in mind of how they filmed Smokey and the Bandit....driving along on all those back roads. Thanks for the ride and always, be well/safe.

[@johnl8996]

You're the captain of the ship and if you say conditions suck, then conditions suck and screw anyone fighting you on it. Good call stopping and waiting it out. Stay safe out there, Dan!

[@Eric_Cleckler]

A true professional decision Dan. 👌

[@Android_Warrior]

What I like the most is that Turbo whistle!!!!!!!!!!! 💪 💪 💪

[@bobsymonds208]

Great video. Glad you stand your ground. You n I both know. If you had wrecked in a hurry. Nobody would give a crap about you or your equipment. I always felt fine after I stood my ground.

[@butchmoyer995]

I enjoy looking at the county , and if it was easy anybody could do it . Stay safe and God Bless you.

[@Skynet-1]

Dan, you can add a outside (& inside) Temperature Gauge to your truck. Do a search on Amazon.

[@jamesmclachlan3575]

I've driven that road many times. Pretty drive but your correct, skinny and curvy. Stay safe out there.

[@philjungels7617]

Love a Dan vid to wake up to! Thanks for posting!

[@butchflatheader6183]

Ran into the same situation. People I work for are great. No problem they said, however you want to do it. Was a little late, customer understood was happy to see me. Like my grandfather used to say. Better late than spread all over the highway.

[@sjgoode6590]

I knew that was Kentucky when I saw those two lane roads. Sure makes me miss home!

[@dankuhl991]

I wish more truckers would be as wise as you..thank you

[@billupstateny9151]

Like the *naughty list* reference, made me laugh.

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

Better safe than sorry very wise man.

[@mt79er]

Im a truck driver myself as you know (maybe) and im doing that in europe. No money is worth the risk. My dispatcher told me once that i have to be on time at the customer. I told him GTFO and he didnt understand. He was a driver years ago himself but meanwhile he is under pressure by his boss and he dont give a shit about icy conditions. Well, i dont give a shit about their money cause i get my money all time, no matter if i driver or not. Im not paid by the mile. If its to risky, stand down and wait. You see what happens if you dont... Fort Worth Texas.... and Fort Worth was not worth the risk. 6 ppl died, 69 under serious conditions in hospital... nope, thats not worth it. About the outside temp and the gauge... You can buy s fit like that for about 20 bugs anywhere. Its a small temp sensor with a small lcd thing and a few cables. May help you out.

[@jerrykinnin7941]

I grew up in West Ky. Dad's rule is if you gotta use tire chains.park the truck. 431 is a crooked road. I learned how to drive semis on all them roads.

[@janeweldon8874]

You do what is safe for you and not the “agent”!

[@spencerbeales8965]

Just got your video Dan. By now you've probably seen what happened in Texas due to the ice.

[@donaldadams9823]

Thank you Dan for being the safe driver you are. From an old retired driver.

[@simpsonsj]

Saw on Instagram you had some engine issues with the truck. Hope you are safe. You still got that other Peter....not ideal but it runs. Keeps us posted Dan. Things will be okay.

[@martyd5819]

That road looked straight compared to the ones here in north western Pennsylvania. :)

[@blueoval250]

Being from southern WV that’s basically a interstate.

[@glenntrumbo3381]

I live in Elizabethtown an it got bad more storms coming in Sunday nite into Monday

[@ohiobwb]

Running in the woods keeps you young!!!LOL

[@geoffhirsh2402]

The locals call Elizabethtown , E-Town

[@patodwyer721]

Nice one Dan. Better be safe than sorry. Black ice is very unforgiving. Better to parked up when conditions are bad and you still have your rig to soldier on when the worst is over. Stay safe out there.

[@sczorroc1552]

In trucking I found a nice gesture goes along way but the extra money is always nice as well. Keep trucking Dan..

[@williammathewsjr1164]

Starting Sunday to Tuesday there forecasting 1,000 mile long ice storm. Some places up to 24 hours of freezing rain.

[@Jesse-le9bh]

I applaud your decision. I have driven when I should not have. The agent should think...that if his/her freight is involved in a wreck, it may not get to the destination. Stay safe Dan.

[@dancrafton89]

Great video Dan. That road didn't look that bad. I was over in Missouri delivering a load some of the curve on that road my tractor was in one lane and the trailer was in the other. One of them I had my right tractor tires in the gravel on the shoulder and my trailer tires was about three feet from the other one. Have a safe drive keep standing for what you know is right. Icy roads are not to be messed with. The people up north have had more experience driving on it than the ones down south. They are having multi car pileups in Texas. My sister lives in the Austin area they had a 70 some car pileup down there and over 100 in one by Fort Worth. They are saying 10 to 15 inches of snow here in northeast Oklahoma Sunday night and Monday. Stay safe and warm. God bless.

[@donchastain4516]

Welcome to my world.🥱.That's the kind of road I cut my teeth on.Your are 100 percent right,never go against your better judgement.When the roads ice up,I park it.Injoyed the Video man.Later,be safe.

[@larrywiggins672]

You can buy a temp for inside and outside temp at your local auto parts store.

[@paulwicklund5044]

You made the right decision. Now I thought you were going to Wausau Wisconsin.

[@rmeav8er677]

I just watched his last video and thought Wisconsin too. Was wondering what happened to that load

[@nickscustoms269]

I had to run from portage Indiana to paynesville mn last Thursday and Friday. No fun in that snow and ice.

[@reggiesmith2535]

Morning. I was worried about Ya. Safe travels

[@frklein1]

I feel like I’m in the truck with you, and, I love it!

[@mattb1951]

Well ya but the no ads have it better as so much Sceanery to enjoy

[@gregorybreeding9056]

You were in my hometown. Been better to take 68/80 to Bowling Green and hit Natcher Pkwy( new 169 designation) to I-65 north. About 40 minutes from Russellville to the Corvette plant in Bowling Green. 431 looks shorter, but is a glorified cow path. Anyway, keep the great videos coming.

[@alanlewis7924]

Good job better to sit than total out your truck!

[@gregorymcn1894]

I was so worried for you.glad you made it to the truck stop,all the best from Australia 🇦🇺

[@JohnNAmon]

Well done Dan. On the news last night there were images of tractor-trailers driving into road-blocking wrecks at speed. Stay safe!

[@thelongs5698]

Kept thinking on the crooked road, how many cars were behind you wondering what is that white truck doing on this road? lol Be safe is the smart move Dan!

[@vegaslimoguy2376]

I travel that road all the time there's always trucks on it.

[@daboo7725]

Empty flatbed semi on ice you're just along for the ride.

[@albertmartin6298]

Welcome back and be safe out there

[@garyskowbo3564]

Thanks Dan for sharing another great video with us! That is the problem back East there, they have those oversized game trails that they call a road! 😆 well continue to be careful and stay safe out there.

[@edcronin5409]

You did the right thing ! All ways safety first !

[@cindykelly7845]

Agents don,t know what you guys have to deal with in nasty weather. Just stay safe.

[@howardhendrickson2933]

I think you can get an aftermarket outside temp gauge that's not too difficult to install. Safe trucking Dan

[@mptpowertrucking8096]

Hey Dan 👋 smart to establish a naughty list. Good road 431 lol been there in the dark. My list is Bad Bad Bad brokers I tell them to never call me again but they do.

[@brianbridle951]

Love the road "definition". This is a standard UK highway (not motorway). At least you get the choice to stop or not, we do not.

[@pgadams1]

You're safety is more important than any load.

[@Brastuy]

Great video, love the small town backroads 👍

[@donniechumley974]

Running down 431 went right through the town I grew up in.

[@jimsmith9931]

After seeing I35 footage in Texas yesterday I don’t blame you.

[@westside04]

Thank you for uploading !!💰

[@radarmike6713]

RADAR Michael (Not saying this to be disrespectful) I'm from Northern Ontario Canada. I've been driving for over 10yrs. I do snow,ice,hail and all winter has to offer for about 6mths a year. It always makes me chuckle and wonder with southern state drivers that don't really do or like snow and ice. How they'd do up here Where I am...you DO NOT get to say "ice...nope...not running. Just isn't accepted up here" lol

[@zionisimkills1098]

Get yourself a Pulp thermometer , strap it to the door mirror directed your way , it was a favorite in the early days.

[@jackseaa3911]

kind of like driving the Ho Chi Min trail there dan. I missed driving that road.

[@matthewjohnson3910]

Safe travels Dan

[@carriepoling4942]

That’s a nice straight road for us in West Virginia 😂

[@joeysharp7786]

Yes those exterior temp gauges sure help your driving .can you not get an aftermarket unit

[@ralphsembsmoen8177]

You can either get a thermometer for your dash at a dealer or cheaper just get a regulat house one and attach it to your mirror. Lots of us up in the Yukon do that. Safe trip!

[@adambrunt7290]

Hey Dan Kurt and opie over there at trucking with Schmidt paid you a pretty good compliment. He’s got a great channel it’s a lot like yours

[@ko9446]

When the agent has his life, his livelihood and assets on the line then I would care what they say. Until then, my life, my assets and my business, I make the rules

[@devtrash]

rules to live by. 1. always get paid, be accommodating but a second location is a little too much. 2. never drive when there's an ice storm warning, or any sort of ice.

[@country-road-driver]

It is really back roads, and you do like this road Nice 👍 the frist part of the video. You must could bye a termometer in one of the truckstop, and put it one your truck