Hauling With My $6,000 Semi Truck. It Broke Down!!

Finally got my cdl, so I can drive this thing without worry! I drive it down to Boston to pick up my duramax which was wrecked. 2004 Volvo VN
Instagram: a.rural.vermonter

[@1leggeddog]

Congratulations on your first haul! You are now officially a "trucker"! 🎉😅

[@Jddlincoln]

Congrats on your CDL. Just a few things, get those ramps out of the cab, DOT will cite you for it. Strap them down on the trailer. Secondly, put a backing plate under the the backside of where the winch bolts go through the trailer. It will not take much force to pull them through the plating. Good Luck with the cdl.

[@anthonymcandrew529]

Sorry about the bent Duramax but it's great that you got your CDL & that everything went so well bringing it back home. Great content!

[@tossedsalad5532]

Great Job / would suggest making a plate for the winch to sit on and better bottom washers or larger bottom plate to sandwich the deck more strength also buy a snatch block to multiply your pull

[@AfroMyrdal]

This. Didn't like the through bolt without a big plate behind to spread the weight more evenly.

[@brendabowman622]

I was like _"ehhh, bruh, you _*_sure_*_ about that setup?"_

[@matthewheinze1231]

Congratulations on the CDL!!!! Welcome to the trucker brotherhood! You are right on the 13 vs 10. You didnt grind much, mostly butter. Few suggestions from a guy that hauled cars cross country. Before you lower airbags to unhook it is beet to pull forward just slightly. Do this so the kingpin doesn't get caught in 5wheel jaws. Have a basic tool kit and always include tools/parts for electrical components. All the vibrations and road grime the electric systems take a beating. I mean you are a beast mechanic so sure you have the tools. On your winch I would suggest building a plate in the center of the trailer, so you dont loose space on the deck. It is also a good idea to put a backing plate for the mounting bolts so they dont pull through. Get the ramps out of the cab bud. Where is the swamper/lot lizard gona sit lol. JK but for real strap them to trailer. You dont want to hear that noise and DOT doesn't like loose items in cab. Get some over the wheel straps. If you need to tiedown to suspension use chains. Those webbing straps will just get cut if they lay over a sharp edge of suspension. Also by strapping tires you let the suspension do what it does which is float. For your maiden voyage I say it was a huge success!

[@jacobcannon6134]

I admire how hard you work and truly love putting out videos because you love doing so. Keep up the work Vermonter!

[@Frank-Thoresen]

The truck didn't break down. It just tried to tell you it needs a good frequent maintenance

[@ObamaoZedong]

Looks awesome, congrats on the CDL. I've always wanted to get mine but once they made schooling mandatory that's too much for me.

[@TheTruckerJohnShow]

Welcome to the brotherhood of truckers…great first haul with the Volvo. Doing what you gotta do to get the job done 😎👍

[@WaldosWorld]

Congrats on the CDL! Looks like you headed down to Boston on a Friday or a Saturday with all that northbound traffic on I-93

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Thanks! Yea it was Saturday. Sucked

[@spartan92296]

How nice of your friend and the volvo battery leads to give you some more top tier content ! :D Love your willingness to adapt to the curve balls.

[@David-qj1po]

Very impressive this guy is the jack of all trades

[@lornperkins4270]

Bolts nuts new battery cables and 3 brand new batteries that's a good start..congratulations to you for getting that c.d.l. and you're using It right away...that's a good thing

[@lstone.09]

Kool video. After 24 yrs I'm giving up my CDL. It's not for me anymore. 👍👍👍

[@georgedreikhajamale8581]

Hi rural We want to see more builds cheap silverado I miss so much those awesome videos Greatings!!!

[@GaynNovi]

You’re hotter than a gallon of Vermont maple syrup 😊. I also love your videos when you do the superfast highway speeds and sync up the music with the topography.

[@leonb2637]

Too bad the Duramax got wrecked. Hopefully it is repairable. Thankfully you had only a minor issue on the 'big rig' you were able to fix easily. The new truck seems to be running very well. Good idea to get new tires for your safety and that of others. That you survived Boston area traffic was a real test. Hopefully your CDL training taught you some important stuff: Swing wide its a freaking trailer. Always do pre-trip and post-trip checks. Always make sure your 5th wheel is locked anytime you make a stop - fuel, go to the potty or park. Change fuel filters, drain water traps for the fuel and air brakes frequently as needed. Make sure going downhill on long steep slopes in a gear lower than went up. Don't forget to pull into truck weigh stations or for inspections as needed. Always check the height with a load on.

[@jeffreytroub1846]

Congrats on the CDL! That’s awesome!

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Thanks!

[@dadefope80]

@@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 Class A? Oh and protect your CDL at all costs!

[@ronaldzeoli7528]

Be safe young man ,you are truly are a inspiration

[@BrianMDIY]

Oh wow. I'm currently working in the Boston area. The traffic is sooo bad. Glad you made the trip without incident.

[@robertvance1873]

Get you a good CB Radio in the truck and you will be able to keep track of the Bears and wrecks and if you're in a bad signal area for the phone CB can still get you help

[@adamurban143]

What an adventure! This video was something else. Congrats

[@kennethwilliams7697]

All I can say is that it's good that you know what you're doing, and that's awesome!

[@danbartolini27]

The expression "doesn't know enough to get out of the rain" comes to mind lol

[@thomashickman4082]

Great job with your first haul. I'm sure with time and more practice you won't even grind a gear. It's super cool to see a KZbinr in my "area". I'm your "neighbor" in NH lol

[@SierraOne]

Man, that trip to south of Boston is brutal (ask me how I know)! Congrats on the first long trip! Time to fix up that work horse!

[@pekemo]

I grew up south of Boston and went to school in NH then lived in the Fairlee/Bradford VT area. Did that drive outta Boston many times and it was great to do it in just a couple minutes. Good job filming/editing. And wrenching!

[@AdventureswithaaronB]

I love all your videos, I know you’re busy at school, but you know whenever you could put them out.

[@germanjesus]

Congratulations 🎉 Keep up the hustle and don’t let anything stop your momentum. I’ve had mine stopped 4 times and I’ve had to restart 4 times Zero help all 4 times

[@T.S.T2014]

Good operator, good Mate and a great Page, what more could anyone of us want more from your page.

[@someonebald2022]

Nice to see some "Field Repairs".

[@j.c.smithprojects]

congrats on your cdl and welcome to the club!

[@96derricktf]

Watching you drive through all the Boston, tunnels and naming every exit

[@jamesstout3430]

Thanks for the continued good content. Man... you got that semi driving down! *I'm a big wuss.. I'd never attempt to drive one.

[@itsnotme07]

Cool skills and congrats on the CDL! Bummer you had to go pickup the smashed Duramax. Another video opportunity!

[@tonjacolwell73]

I love this 💕 more videos on big red and you towing with it

[@thinkabout602]

Super interesting vid. Looks like you really know what your doing so keep going 💪

[@alkennedy1124]

Your truck has developed a miss dirty injector or something or somthing sounds like 👍 changing the air filters will help fuel filters too nice first run good job thanks BigAl California

[@nathankim7664]

Well, loading the duramax was a lot easier than anticipated! I expected more "dumb" drivers on the congested highway lol Dunno what happened to your hand when installing the winch, but I recommend that you pack a "First-Aid" kit in each of your vehicles. Seems like you're getting cuts pretty frequently. Infection is nothing to play around with especially in the Rural areas.

[@platinumdetaling1314]

I would recommend to get a truck GPS it saves you a lot of headache. Good jobs on the videos.

[@rodbelding9523]

Honestly you're wild for driving these beater vehicles hundreds and sometimes thousands of miles

[@christramontana3598]

I hope you get rid of those super singles and put some aluminum dually wheels and tires on it would look and handle so much better

[@tommyboy8524]

Congratulations on getting your CDL. Great job

[@Edogawa1117]

Congrats on the CDL. Great vid as always.

[@theotherdanw]

Great run! Hope the Duramax gets better soon!

[@CodeResp]

Well getting the CDL is definitely a plus over the duramax. That shitt will make ya more money than the renting

[@b-genspinster7895]

Maybe Vehcor will give you a good price to fix it.

[@glenbo2464]

Bummer the old truck spun out but hopefully your friend makes it right with you somehow or has his own insurance.

[@jyudat4433]

Man the truck sounds so good

[@leviboggs8289]

I will be getting my CDL at the end of this year was it hard my dads a truck driver so I’ve learned from riding with my dad for 10 years

[@jamespfitz]

Breaker breaker for The Rural Vermonter, come back! You need a CB, buddy. And I really don't think you want to be in the rental car business.

[@brianshopsky]

You did good your first time out in big truck

[@kman-mi7su]

I've never owned a Duramax but it may have an inertia switch that trips when the truck collides with an object hard enough. The inertia switch cuts the fuel off in case of an accident so if there's power to the electric fuel pump it doesn't keep feeding fuel to the motor or wherever there's a break. That is for in case there's a fire, you don't want to be feeding fuel to it despite diesel's high flashpoint. It may be reset by pulling the fuse or disconnecting the battery. I don't know though, I've had a vehicle with one and you manually reset it at the switch.

[@RysetheBNSFengineer3866]

Hopefully the Red Duramax gets repaired and running good!

[@robertmailhos8159]

Those big rig batteries are not cheap but they are needed to make the truck run better

[@NickJThibault]

hopefully you’re buddy covered the repairs

[@robertschaefer3223]

Keep on Truckin'

[@karlweppler1325]

Congrats on the CDL

[@Hope-vm5nd]

You should 100% charge your friend for the damages

[@Randomeris1]

He's still gonna win. The dude that got into the accident will pay him, and he's also gonna get paid for the video.

[@mattdias3412]

I'd get rid of those rear super singles at some point. Most truckers will tell you that they are trash.

[@mitchellkoehn]

One more year and I hope to have my cdl, use it on the farm and would like to get into local cattle hauling

[@jenniferbarney7952]

You are the Man!!!! & not hard to look at!😊

[@kjmagnon]

Yes, need more shirtless shots!

[@ednoe7175]

It’s amazing sometimes when you put a new set of tires on a semi, how much better they ride.

[@muffinman1309]

Gotta get rid of them super-singles for some duallies their trash in the snow

[@mtametrocards]

awesome sauce!

[@aidanealy5078]

Hammer nav is for truckers I believe it’s free

[@VTOutdoorServices]

You said you've had it a few months now. Still not state and federally inspected? Mass is dicks about having a day pass for commercial trucks unless you have apportioned plates? And don't forget to keep that log book.

[@terrygreg1988]

🎉🎉🎉🎉 2 👍👍 up bro stay safe out there 🤞🥾🇺🇸🍼🐶🐕🦴🍗🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@LilyandOllieTv]

Do not float gears use the clutch You will destroy your transmission fast! Everyone that tells you to float a gear and they're full of it unless you can afford a $8,000 transmission I recommend that you use your clutch it's not that hard to double clutch

[@WedidLandONtheMOON]

If you have a IPhone it may be on Android phones but I use Hammer GPS. It’s free. Never routed me wrong when I’m in a town or City I don’t know. It shows truck stops, where every weight station is. Low bridges, restricted roads. Don’t pay for something you may only use a few times a month. Because you probably don’t drive a truck for a living?

[@alexanderzhurbitsky8617]

Ты молодец!

[@countrygentleman4084]

If you clean the battery cable battery end might bring the battery back to life

[@JoeMama-lh7sw]

Saving up for a truck right now I was thinking 30 k but Damm 6k I can get me one in two months fuck yeah glad prices are dropping

[@josephsamsor1698]

Do some heavy research on what you will use your truck for, what issues they have, and what maintenance they need. Some engines in semis are garbage while others are bulletproof. Emissions equipped trucks will be less reliable and efficient than a pre emissions truck, but it might be necessary depending on where you live. Just make sure to look it up. You don’t want to end up with some international engine that sucks.

[@JoeMama-lh7sw]

@@josephsamsor1698 Damm thank you for the advice bro I didn’t know any of this

[@robpratt6855]

You pulled that duramax out of the above towing and recovery lot? Hope they didn't get ya to bad

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Yep that’s the one haha good eye. My friend paid for it but they got him good

[@wurly164]

He is paying for the dame and your time, I hope

[@getcreative01]

You should have taken Beetle to keep you company.

[@OntarioSecret]

The Volvo bonesaw

[@daneblackburn613]

You have a d12 Volvo motor in that?

[@Jamk14]

Get a garmin otr GPS for trucks If u don't buy truckers path

[@jeffmac3071]

Congrats on getting your CDL. Was the rental insured?

[@qdood]

Thanks

[@kalh.9241]

Hope to see you fix up the duramax on your friends dime

[@ryzen397]

so is this guy going to pay for the damage? I imagine your insurance won't cover it since he was driving it.

[@bailbondsga]

you need to put a plate under the trailer where the winch is bolted. those bolts will yank through the diamondplate

[@wineinbeautifulplaces1200]

Hi there do you still have your sister ford focus for sale

[@Orbacron]

It could have been much worse on the duramax, fix shouldnt be impossibe

[@jzlharvey]

Some “friend”.

[@DeusVolo]

Shouldn't you be using chains instead of cloth straps to tie it down? IDK you're the guy with the CDL not me so I expect you would know.

[@Jddlincoln]

coming from a guy that deals with truck inspections every day, its not illegal to use straps around the axel for vehicle tie downs but it is frowned upon. Straps designed to go over and around the tires are fine, but we don't like seeing a ratchet strap used in the way it was.

[@ashtonwoods9644]

W video

[@davidnarciso]

Notice how your grip changes when you to from vt to ma. Can't stand the amount of people that cut you off

[@Randythesavage777]

Old school trucker here!! Love those volvos.. I'll guess you're getting around 7 to 8 mpg...🤔

[@tankhorton70]

Get you a lift pump on that thing. You’re cp3/injectors/wallet will thank you.

[@richname6256]

good video and nice body you have, must be training

[@danbartolini27]

It's kinda illegal to have the old owners name on the truck instead of your own

[@richardcole6690]

At the time I watched this you had 66.6k subs... yikes

[@jackb1000]

Great job! You might want to get a cover to protect the winch from the elements.

[@Ulford]

And the batteries.

[@krusejonathan01]

With friends like that who needs enemies? Hopefully he pays for the repairs…

[@mossonitmossey]

I would assume there’s some agreement when he’s renting these rigs out

[@t12526]

Relax

[@krusejonathan01]

@@t12526 I’m relaxed. It’s not my truck. Just observing the situation.

[@t12526]

@@krusejonathan01 as long as your relaxed we are all happy

[@realanimal3602]

I was thinking, how fast do you need to go to hydroplane a ton 4x4🤔

[@KCAATV]

Two things you should never loan to a friend, your pickup or your wife.

[@Flip8b]

Now you tell me…

[@AfroMyrdal]

Congratulations on your CDL, but what shitty friend that borrows your truck, crashes it far away and leaves you to clean up the problem?? I would seriously rethink that relationship if I where you. Person who Pay for all expenses recovering the truck and any repairs = friend. Person who crashes your stuff and leave you with the bill = People you need to get rid off. Imo.