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[@randymcfarland3901]

Loved the placard on the back of the trailer at Loves. "I may not have a PHD, but I do have a DD-214". God Bless the Veterans and all our men and women serving in all the armed forces.

[@toushhog]

I am with you Dan. Never cut them off especially in a rest area parking lot. My luck the new ones would be the wrong fan belts and then I would be stranded there. Plus a keep the old ones in my truck for backup. Keep up the videos!

[@mataiterapreha]

Yea never cut a belt off unless you know for sure the new ones are correct. You did the right thing Dan.

[@tomgunning5643]

No no no never cut a belt off because the new one might not be the right length or you'll forget how to put them back on. Great video, I believe Bailey would drive if you'd let her. Safe travels !

[@Nicko30able]

^ This ^ Never trust a part number!

[@ryanoord1985]

I never cut them off, I know the parts guy is never wrong but the second you cut them he was wrong. Great job.

[@guysmith1946]

It sure seems to happen that way... I learned the hard way quite a few years ago

[@fly3601]

I agree with you, don't cut the old belts off. My reasoning is so I have spares for if one or both has a premature failure.

[@noseeum6385]

I live very close to a major Southeast port city and have to drive near the Port Authority Terminal areas often. I see a lot of very poorly maintained and poorly operated trucks coming off I-95 and or entering I-95, and the connecting city streets and residential areas. Loose loads moving around, even containers with the securing pins not engaged. Your professionalism is very noticeable and very appreciated by me. Thank you for presenting and representing a completely different picture than what some of us see daily in the trucking industry.

[@johnl8996]

Why are people giving your videos a thumbs down? None of your videos deserve that...they all get a thumbs up from me. Stay safe out there, Dan!

[@markmiller1835]

Thanks again driver 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@rychu2001]

Dan - your video's always make my day a little more enjoyable - thank you.

[@joeb6645]

I've been to that place. Hauled steel out of there. They had treats for my dog. Nice people.

[@mikeosborne7713]

You done right with belts never cut off always take off, so you know how they go , great job

[@seagullsbtn]

Hard hat off inside the cab is Bailey’s rule. She’s the only one who can wear a crown indoors.

[@jimmclendon5404]

I hope that you do not think this is a stupid question yet before you roll out of the rack do you do any back exercises ? With the activity that you do, your back takes a beating. Feel free to tell me MYOB yet you have a crew following you that is also concerned about the hours that you put in and your health. If you could train Bailey to help you roll out a tarp then that would be a movie !

[@Ch1n4m4nn]

Really enjoy your videos Dan. Thanks and greetings from Germany.

[@MrPjcrews]

Good to see you Dan. Stay Safe Sir.

[@donniehodge2548]

Good Job KEEP ON TRUCKIN 👍🚛🇺🇲

[@johnnance648]

Dan, we now know who really is in charge Ms. Bailey!!

[@andybruchey2896]

That song while you unfurl your red tarp is great. Lindsay Abraham wrote/played it. I checked and he has a bunch of cool little instrumentals.

[@kenbrohere]

No shorts or sandals? Surprised they get anything delivered.

[@alvinjenkins8005]

Good video. Love that Bailey. Stay Safe

[@erikriddell6363]

I agree with you about not cutting the belts. Also a couple of spares can mean sleeping on the side of the road or not.

[@jamesfarnham1976]

Always impressed with your attention to details on your loads. You're a great steward of your clients property.

[@kwilliamson1096]

Your fan belt explanation is the same reason why I like to go to the junkyard and tear a car apart to figure out how to do something before I do it on my car. Particularly when it comes to removing interior panels.

[@bigrigger5617]

Ever hear of KZbin? You can find just anything on it that you want to tear apart, fix or replace on it

[@alviney5405]

Minot ???? Last time I was there - midnight, 40 below and the cashier comp'd me the coffee -- said I looked like I needed it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jerrycann6374]

I like how Bailey demands respect, she told you to remove your hard hat when in her presence

[@chrisfarmsllc1224]

Just found you here. Binge watch in evening. Great content and great video's. I get the time thing to do video's. I am a career fireman that also runs a row crop farm, feed mill and feed business. Work comes first. I know how bad it is tying stuff down, owned and ran a heavy haul low bed for 10 years, it sucks some time. Keep that Pete running, good truck there.

[@linehandibew6205]

Dan. With those tarping skills......you must be excellent at wrapping presents 🎁

[@robertduffin455]

Thanks Dan you make sense to a professional owner operator 👍 Stay safe and enjoy your travels 🌵🇬🇧👍

[@faithford9143]

I enjoy that. Hi Bailey

[@carloss9360]

Music to my ears when I hear no shorts or sandals 😂

[@chriscolwell2963]

That pipe you hauled is sewer pipe layed a lot for 30 yrs here in indianapolis

[@jimmclendon5404]

As an addendum . I’m not sure how much folks appreciate truckers . I was southbound out of Belton , Texas on Tuesday and there was a fatality wreck NB on IH 35. The tie up stretched from Salado to Belton .For some reason I started counting trucks backed up for 11 miles and after counting 315 , I stopped counting. That was 18 wheelers alone. Be safe. Carry on.

[@edkulk2777]

Enjoyed hearing the exchange over the CB. Just more insight into your job.

[@3DScaleScenes]

Excellent tip.

[@michaelleonard318]

I have seen drivers cut the belt off and found out the belt they got was wrong and have to go a repair shop for new one

[@d1843f]

Regarding your fan belts I'm no mechanic but I think the way you did it is great. Like you said taking them off you know how to put them back on plus. You were able to save the one set as a spare if you ever need them. Would not have been possible had you cut them

[@paulw3714]

You’re right Dan, the easiest, lightest, fuel saving loads can sometimes just be a fight from pickup to delivery. I used to tell young company drivers, make sure things are right before you leave the yard. You’re on your own on the road!

[@matthewjohnson3910]

Safe travels Dan

[@d.c.barker]

Dang...Bailey turns into a gremlin when she's hungry. 🤓🐕

[@kens.3729]

You’re a Smart and Great Mechanic and Professional Truck Driver. You’ve been doing this a while.

[@gammon4862]

I have a strong urge to buy a Dorsey Trailer and I’m not even a truck driver.

[@broncotex8033]

Good Video

[@dominick253]

Like before I see your videos. Just know it's going to be good

[@bradfordthompson8326]

Thank you for tarping the fire brick ....They absorb moisture and crack later... Good move Dan and Bailey

[@markharper4166]

You better feed that dog! I got a couple of them.

[@hughcox7001]

Your exactly correct on your belt replacement methods, safe travels , your strap tool is something that I need to get my son 👍👍

[@albertmartin6298]

Welcome back my friend 🙏 great work

[@cobraspottedwolf8791]

I can't wait to see the Minot ND videos

[@ko9446]

Being a heavy equipment mechanic I can’t remember ever cutting off fan belts.

[@langstonsparks]

Drive safely Dan

[@wongnim]

Good Job; Dan, Safe Travels

[@geraldlessard7446]

Safe travels, Dan. Have a great day.

[@davidanddiana7173]

Cool video Dan 👍

[@js4187]

Just a question for the flatbedders here . With the green pipes that were moving , would it have been feasible to run a couple straps under that bundle , then over the top and tie the 3 stacks together while still using the other straps to anchor to trailer ? Essentially making the 3 stacks of piping one unit so to speak .

[@johnferreira2044]

You done it right Dan, I never cut my belts I take them off and I throw the bag ones away and I keep the good ones in case I need them , For sure plastic pipe is some Slick sno't , Be safe out there Dan

[@reggiehowze1891]

Nice sounding radio. What kind is it and what did you have done to it?

[@Benzelf]

Oh boy, using those crates as a step is so dangerous ! You should buy yourself a aluminum stepladder in stead !

[@turbo5488]

Dan you do an outstanding job on your truck and trailer aspecialy the loads that you get and when you have time wash them both outstanding work

[@rodwallace6237]

Missouri fuel tax goes up 2.5 cents per gallon in October.

[@johnslesinger7109]

Yep, back in the day, I hauled plenty of fire brick and other refractory products. I delivered many loads to US Steel. Sometimes they need it badly and they would have you drive up onto the pouring floor with ladles flying around and sirens wailing. Some things you just don't forget. And I would have not cut the belts off either.

[@tomwright7248]

I'm always amazed when you go to some of these places and have to weave all around. I think I would get lost.

[@t6tools]

Looking forward to a day when you hook up with Schmidt. Thanks for all you do for us Dan

[@patodwyer721]

Nice one Dan

[@bradfordthompson8326]

You do a beautiful job Dan .....you have been Driving a long time.dont Change.NEVER DO THINGS ...DIFFERENT....Actually could you save old belts ....for a EMERGENCY ...belts break ... maybe the old belts will help you and Bailey to limp to get new....ones..

[@Jesse-le9bh]

Neat tarp job. Thanks for sharing. Blessings

[@ames2353]

Did you know that the Tennessean Truckstop on I-65 burned?

[@deansarow6259]

Sometimes if you hog tie the round bundles it helps.

[@dominick253]

For the record I said not to cut. If you cut and have the wrong belt you can't drive to the store and get a new one or go to work the next day until you can get the right part or fix a stripped bolt or whatever. Once you cut you're committed.

[@KB-gs8zi]

Well Dan !!! Hope the guys who cutoff the ""OL"" belts never run into the issue of ""OH NO ,,the ""NEW ONES DON"T FIT"" & I'm 100 miles from NO Where to get another set !!! Call the Wrecker !!! Another great video & Have a great rest of the week !!! Bailey sure likes to jump around !! HAHA

[@paulson6270]

You can tell she loves you so cute

[@areyes1979ar]

Hello Dan and Bailey good to hear from you two drive safe and good travels...

[@Mach_Style]

Good stuff Dan! love what you do. Do you remember where you got those milk crates? I would love to get some for my truck with out "accidentally acquiring some for free at the grocery store" lol

[@jp9896]

Where can I get a Dorsey shirt?

[@danielvrana9444]

I like the red tarp!! It looks sharp on the truck. Better than the Black or Blue. Just my opinion lol. Your so funny Dan!!! Lmao You keep saying hold on lie we are going somewhere lol. We like watching you do stuff... Man the questions you get from people. The Americans who always are wanting a short cut. America land of super rich Astronauts and the others short cutting there way thru life. Lol There’s no free lunch or Santa Claws!! I would think you would want to keep a set just in case your out and lose a belt or maybe a couple of belts? If you took the advise of the viewers you might not know how to put them on and get back running. Thanks Dan be safe.

[@JMAC-rs6ey]

Love the camera view SPECTACULAR KEEP ON TRUCKING DONT LOOK 👀 BACK. IM IN PA. TEN HOUR RESET THEN BACK HOME TO MASSACHUSETTS.

[@mitsnevets]

Minot ND is like the Florida of the north outbound freight wise

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

Take care Dan and Bailey.

[@ryanhines2141]

As soon as you cut them off, inevitably you won’t have the right size to go back on the truck!

[@garthbutton699]

And you'll be stuck in a road side rest stop at the mercy of some road service tech that will have to make two trips to get the correct belts

[@MrJim0823]

Thanks Dan

[@johnhornback7878]

Keep the old belts in case the new ones fail .. never know

[@thomjarman]

I make you right on the fan belts. They are shorter at the start of their life, so I would think everything you undo to get them off has to be undone to replace them unless you are really going to lean on a tensioner pulley. So what's the issue?

[@jbbatulis3513]

Great work…slow n steady wins race…Check re-check etc. Like mentioned belt could be wrong etc. Ya inspect pulleys a little closer too and can spot leaks also or other problems. Like the way ya operate and get the job done. Stay safe…

[@harleyhawk7959]

wife and I were riding around coming back on a road that dead ended. I had spotted this milk crate when we first went by. so on the way back I pulled over had my wife toss it into the bed of my truck. she just rolled her eyes.

[@robertcameron5364]

Yep arm chair mechanic,,, go ahead cut the belts, then when you got the wrong size belts, try Duct Tape or JB weld i'm sure that will work

[@jamesd.hummell4391]

I have been taking notice lately, surprised on how many folks do not use belly straps on multiple stack loads.

[@waynesworld2086]

Yeaaa buddy that's why I use to go to ta/petro to fuel, less congestion and showers cleaner and definitely less congested lol

[@docholiday1034]

👍👍👍👍

[@kirktitgen2309]

Dorsey could use some polishing …tool boxes …wheels …do they use acid on it …great videos keep on trucking love Bailey and be safe ,.!!!!

[@chriscolwell2963]

Looks like the bundles were not banded right where did u pick them up in indy southside on harding street or somewhere else just curious

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

Sound was good.

[@ericdee6802]

Why didn't you have to tie down those fire brick pallets?

[@ripemm5737]

Hauled plastic pipe for years ,belly wrapped every time never had a problem

[@mh-tn3ic]

Dan try doubling up your bottom blocks on the front of the load and the back of load it will tilt everything to the middle of the trailer and hold it tight . I would do it with lumber and it held it well.

[@kaypea4874]

would you do a short video explaining why flatbed vs, van, tanker, refrigerated, etc.

[@jimmclendon5404]

Not to trouble you again but what CB set and mic are you using ? A lot of us want to know your daily operations. Thank you .

[@dennismckown4951]

the only loads i ever had that moved were bulk loads, loads you couldn't use load locks on like loose potatoes which i took to Texas and alfalfa pellets destined for Japan from Utah. it was cool though how they unloaded the trailers at both facilities.

[@bob_atwestmi_fl_us7812]

Cutting them off when your sitting in a rest area and you don't have another vehicle, just incase they are the wrong size doesn't leave much for options.

[@monkgreer4786]

Dan what are you going to do with your other truck

[@saras4181]

Bailey is a girl that knows what she wants, and how to get it! She's a cutie!