Bad accident causes detour through downtown. Rookie Trucking Life.

[@fieldsm0107]

Your videos have become a staple in my life man. Thank you for what you do and taking the time to share with the internet. I appreciate you.

[@brodyayres9928]

Hey Dave recently found your channel and fell in love with your videos. Also just wanted to say God bless you and other truck drivers for making sure that shelves are stocked. Thank you for keeping the country going.

[@krismw1974]

Glad "Detective Dave" was paying attention to what he was doing while making a sharp right turn, so his load got safely to it's destination and not focusing on what was going on with the other guys load!

[@daverave6649]

That dudes load was fallling off the back Dave. You can see the rear wheels coming off at 3:18. Stay safe out there man, you don't seem to notice much and concentrating on content. That dude obviously didn't strap his shit down bc he thought he'd make it 40 or so miles.

[@ralphralphin]

I was just going to comment this exact thing but read down the list to see if anyone else saw it. Good eye man. I would be so PISSED if those were my toys being delivered. thats why enclosed trailers are usually wort the extra couple hundred bucks when you ship a car.

[@YungNoDussy]

Lol was thinking the same thing like how could Dave not see it hanging off

[@NotSexualAtAll]

He's moving a 53' trailer through a tight downtown area on a detour he's never used before that's threatening his deadline on a little less than a full year of experience. Dave's busy.. everyone out here trying to be Larry, cut him a little slack.

[@truckergal]

I would've never known that making a u turn with 20,000 lbs or more could blow a tire 😬 Thanks again for all of the info and knowledge.

[@robp4616]

@Trucker Gal Regarding this, I was doing a ton of research on the subject and couldn't find great, consistent information to confirm this theory of blowouts on rear axle tires with sharp turns at a somewhat heavy load. I understand the physics behind the theory: The rear axle tires slightly skid when cornering -- adding additional friction (and, thus, heat) to the tires. Naturally, a wider turn (with a sharper trailer swing) would introduce more skidding (friction) to the tires. I just don't understand how it would cause a blowout unless the tires are 1) damaged 2) underinflated or 3) extremely hot already. Have you looked into this any further?

[@truckergal]

@@robp4616 I have heard that it's unlikely to blowout when making a sharp turn, but still practice caution because I can't trust anyone lol

[@robp4616]

@@truckergal "Can't trust anyone" -- smart LOL

[@robp4616]

@@truckergal To keep from causing a huge spam in the comments on your videos, I wanted to ask you here: Would you like me to use you as a referral driver on my CFI application? I'll hold off for a day to wait for your answer.

[@truckergal]

@@robp4616 It's okay! Thank you tho!

[@GetYouAnothaOne]

Wassup , Dave !! I’m Close To Graduating . Just A Few More Months !!! I’ve Already Found A Place To Get My CDL At And I’m Gonna Start Out With Dump Trucks .

[@RidingWithDave]

hell yeah good luck

[@sharoncross5993]

@@RidingWithDave Can you do a video in the day time and show more about sliding the Tandem? Please kind of lost

[@jamesm611]

@@RidingWithDave new subscriber. Love your content. Man you seem like a cool laid back driver. Stay safe out there buddy

[@jamesm611]

@@RidingWithDave man really enjoy your videos. Your an awesome fella. Thanks for the videos.

[@shawnjones9413]

195

[@nealduran3013]

You can have the pig tail tested to make sure it does not have a bad ground , tested mine a month ago having same scenario

[@TruckerAvocado]

I’m guilty of blindly following trucks in detours Lmfaoo gps running and all

[@krismw1974]

LOL Love that you put that out there!

[@Emillionaer]

Keep up with the good attitude, my man. Your videos saves my mood every time!

[@justins1318]

IH-35 around the Waco area has been under construction for years. I grew up in Round Rock, and every time we went to visit family in Waco it was always a shit show on the highway

[@geduncan7116]

Hey Dave im set to go to cfi on the first of February wish me luck driver got a long drive from bama to mo stay safe

[@mullliner]

good luck man

[@zackallen7961]

Looks to me like the guy who was stopped in front of you hauling the SxS's had the rear one come loose and was hanging over the rear end of the trailer. He was probably thinking of what to do and trying not to have it fall off completely while also trying to get out of the way of traffic safely.

[@LogsterTheFlipper]

Dave you have the best outro on KZbin. I only watch your videos all the way to the end

[@fieldsm0107]

To add, I depend on tractor supply and Ames supply every day of my life. A big thank you from Wiscasset, Maine. I know you never deliver out here, but I couldn't get what I need without truckers.

[@frostylaa7335]

It’s 1:13am I’m really tired and here I am watching an American guy thousands of miles away driving his truck. How did I get here haha

[@masonseiler5494]

Finally first one on great video Dave keep up the great work I’m a driver for tmc flatbed

[@malizec7793]

Before 2 years I learn from you how to countersteering with motorbike, now I can lear something about trucking. I have in plan to apply for program so i can get working permit in Canada and try with trucking (need to find company which are willing to pay truck driving school), truck driver is the easiest way to get a work permit and deal with PR paper. Just keep it up with your videos, I really love your energy. Greetings from Croatia.

[@realone8575]

Much love from New Zealand dude. Love the videos. Keep up the hard mahi (work)

[@kev1163]

when you spread the wire pins on the trailer its causing the metal in the pig tail to open up further, take a knife or small screw driver and put it behind the metal on the pig tail and slightly pry and it will make the pig tail holes smaller. keep truckin Dave.

[@toshihitsu1989]

watching your videos makes me more and more to drive for CFI after i done with my contract with CRST. love the videos keep up the work on them .

[@mackmcinnis6087]

With CFI I don't have no problem with them I've been here four and a half years

[@toshihitsu1989]

@@mackmcinnis6087 ya right now i been sitting around a lot this week been down waiting for two different loads for a total of 5 days. and this is with crst.

[@mackmcinnis6087]

Yeah I hear that a lot from drivers that come from there. There is time you have to wait on a load but not like you have. So far I may have to wait a day it's according where you are at but most of the time you have another load waiting on you. That's when you get unloaded. When the freight is slow that's when you usually say it but I can't tell you the last time I have said a long time. It is courting to where you live at like I live in Louisiana but I'm over the road. When I started I done tractor supply you usually don't set that long.

[@mackmcinnis6087]

Nobody shouldn't have to wait that long for a load. I've had drivers ask me how I like it over here I tell them how they treat me. It's up to you if you come over here I've had no problems here long as you pick up and deliver on time in four and a half years I haven't had no problem with them. If you come good luck. My health and everything stays good I probably be here till I die. I've been doing it for 30 years I don't think I'm going to ever quit.

[@toshihitsu1989]

@@mackmcinnis6087 ya the load we are waiting on is delay by about 12 or 13 hours now it looks like a relay load for us going to ca from IA

[@jcbnty3443]

Waco Is an absolute mess right now with this construction. Glad you made it out safely!! I’ll have to look for your truck if you ever come to waco again

[@tommurphy9278]

You getting good at backing up cousin

[@scottreal7787]

Dave. I live in Waco. Try this next time. Use Loop 340/Hiway 6 around the construction. The Loop takes you all the way to the service road that feeds TSC DC.

[@timbowalk14]

Waco Traffic is terrible. I was driving with my brother from Houston to Dallas. We coming back and we are in waco. We wait for about 20ish minutes in traffic.

[@shamacubano]

I had a real nightmare doing my delivery at Forth Worth.... all detours and closed streets.... and streets that changed to “no trucks”...... crazy Dallas!!!!!

[@chigookafor710]

I learn so much from these videos

[@happysunny80100]

Get a new pig tail then go buy extra break light bulbs,head light bulbs,trailer light bulbs,zip ties,buy set of tools to work on things. It’s always handy to have. Also watch youtube videos on it it will help you anytime your having vehicle issues

[@RickyOHD]

I’m not a truck driver but if I was, that would be me backing up a trailer “We are IN son” 😂let’s go! Lol

[@Bendigo1]

They sell replacement pigtail plugs at trucstops for about 15 bucks. If you can and want to they are easy to change. Just a few screws. Just make sure to put the wires into the right hole... Those plastic plugs wear out pretty fast. The connection is better on newer trailers but bad on older trailers that also have worn out plugs.

[@ozzyortiz7597]

Hey Dave love the videos keep up the good work

[@thealaskangamer9076]

Come to Alaska we only have two seasons winter and construction

[@LoneStarGuerilla]

They’ve been working I35 for the last 15 years and haven’t done a damn thing 🤣

[@seandunn2062]

for real though

[@thepantherzzz6249]

True😂

[@ashleygreene5651]

Try dialectical grease in your pigtail holes first. It could be the hole in the plug is loose and the grease bridges the gaps. Watch for your running lights flickering in your mirrors while you are driving. If it continues or if you notice the flickering, it for sure is the piggtail. I just went thru this and a state trooper pulled me over for it. I had the replacement parts to change it and was intending to do it when I checked in at my next stop, but he beat me to it. Good luck!

[@hall911guy]

When I drove, anytime I was at a place where I had to slide the tandems to the rear, I would do so and leave the tandem lever out untIl I got inside the place; then I would stop and slide them all the way forward to make turning and backing easier. Then when I got backed into my spot, I would put them back again. Saved me a lot of space and time.

[@jacobhdonlin5983]

12:00 the crime scene unit is probably determining cause of death if someone did pass in that accident. otherwise (not sure if they do this) the crime scene unit could be investigating how the wreck happened.

[@romie9294]

Aye yo, just a quick tip. When it's dark outside to the point you cannot see, try and edit it in the video and turn the contrast up for that period of time. For example at 20:00. Also keep up the good work man! Love the videos.

[@isaiahmoore2003]

What's up Dave awesome videos keep up the great work

[@MrTmwilliamson]

Waco is about 65 miles from the town where I live. I worked for Channel 25 in Waco for about a year and a half before I moved to Austin.

[@shamacubano]

Hi Dave!!! We are near by!! I’m right now in Alvarado TX

[@TJ_17_23]

I saw a CFI IN BUSHNELL FLORIDA

[@descripto2586]

I was curious and looked up the accident that might have been. I think it was a fatal hit and run they said a grey 18 wheeler hit a pedestrian and didn't stick around.

[@johnracer13]

Most of the time I use google maps is only to look where the truck entrance is. Sometimes I’ll use google maps to see if it’s a good route or stuff like that. Google maps definitely good for rerouting round traffic sometimes lol!

[@JB-zb9zo]

Question, Have you ever had a BBQ with other truckers in the rest parking area? And I mean like, someone brings out a grill & the sausages/burgers and actually grill them with other truckers in the rest area? If I was trucking I would definitely lug around a grill & get other truckers to join in.

[@redbone1015]

Riding with dave You should get uniden beartracker 885 cb radio/digital scanner it is awesome

[@danshonda1337]

I think we need a "Money!" shirt.

[@noob.168]

So i can go to the bank and point at it!

[@alexandrej.maurent7155]

Hey Dave, how you're doing buddy? Thanks for the awesome ride once again my friend. I got my CDL back in 2011 worked for a few company's throughout those first 5 few years or so. Made my biggest investment and bought my own truck and trailer. So far I am so glad i did. If I don't wanna go to certain places I just simply say NO to my brokers. It's a great and indescribable feeling as well buddy.

[@ScallywagBeowulf]

I drove down to Waco this past summer to hang out with a friend of mine and I absolutely hate how much construction is going on around the interstate/highway and the forward area of the Baylor Campus. It’s so dumb to navigate and is damn dangerous sometimes. Hate it, but, I hope they end up getting everything squared away soon enough

[@stealfyspray]

Can you do some timelapses of Driving? From the uk and love the US landscape!

[@Jvrandom22]

Check out freeway Jim he drives all around the U.S and records it and speeds it up

[@bigjim3644]

Stick some electric diode grease in it. If that don't work replace it. Its super easy

[@brotheradam]

once I was at a long wait and had my air buzzer go off.. went to check it and listen for air escaping.. and had a driver get mad at me for holding them up... only to get to next light and get stuck fourth back, this time behind the other guy.. because of an accident

[@fearlessleader3489]

That's typical Waco for ya standstill traffic at 1:30 a.m. for a fatal accident in that bit of never ending construction

[@eddy3080]

Yep truckers path has truck friendly options but sometimes it glitches out and reverts to car only gps. Very scary if u blindly follow it.

[@rp1430]

There’s always something going on I 35 between Waco and San Antonio with construction there’s always a wreck and death from construction workers dangerous 24 hours a day

[@shadmanyasar1601]

love the videos Dave

[@anthonystutzman3659]

Hey man I love watching your channel hopefully come this October I'll be joining the trucking community

[@tripyj2]

The truck following is a fan 😂

[@DinanBMWm5]

Pretty sure the hot shot guy was checking to make sure his trailer would clear the curb. Those car hauling trailers are super low to the ground. He probably wanted to make sure his could get up and over the curb

[@Uniquelyyours1]

Stay safe, Dave. Still enjoying your vids:)

[@joshuamack342]

Stay SAFE Dave!!!! New Sub here brother. Awesome content in your videos 📹. You don't take yourself to serious which in trucking is a good thing! Your gonna be amazed about how much you learn in this next year. I don't want to sound like I'm telling you what to do cause im a 18yr veteran......All local but never get to cocky....Confident HELL YES, Cocky HELL NO!!! You seem like the type of guy who won't get real cocky though. Not saying you do but you can drive the same stretch of road, highway ETC.... for 6 months straight at roughly the same time everyday and nothing every exciting every happens but it's that 144th time that dude that's passing you on the left blows a tire and all hell breaks loose..... Just please stay safe out here Dave you'll be just fine!!!

[@brandonguillory242]

great video man

[@rickward8943]

Get you a pigtail Dave. Had the same problem a few months back.

[@garrettr1839]

Be like I35 and never stop working on yourself 😂. I got stuck in Waco at that spot last night. It’s always a mess.

[@rico5288]

Really enjoy these vids man be hella safe out there

[@charlesbullock435]

Dave I just have one of your subscribers come out to the truck at the shipper and ask about CFI

[@caleblawncare1956]

i was watching one of your older videos you should come and check out bristol tennessee

[@adotjdot.7777]

You have to put the settings on google maps to space shuttle mode

[@gamerone996]

Speaking about accidents, I saw a guy all over the road today then started inching up behind some lady at a red light and ends up taping the back of her car. Yes he was on the phone too.

[@trevormccudden4424]

Dve try spraying ED40 in your susie it helps a lot YEAH BOI !!!!!

[@loganhendrickson3650]

84 is awesome i live in ashford Alabama

[@kademassey8807]

Dave, I’m from Austin, TX and anytime you hit I35, welcome to hell. Try to find a relationship that lasts as long as the construction on I35 - cuz it never ends 😂 love the videos man, keep it up!

[@Jamariosmith5]

Be waiting for new video have great night dave

[@christianplatek9210]

You should use the Waze app. It helps me a lot when there’s construction or where the cops are sitting doing radar.

[@RidingWithDave]

I'll look into that, haven't heard of it.

[@amthevision8931]

@@RidingWithDave waze is better for user reports (police, red light camera, traffic, road closure, etc) but google maps is better for satellite, pin drops, and everything else you’re familiar with. As a regular civilian driver, I always keep Waze running and it saves me speeding and red light camera tickets.

[@alexcruzazul2010]

@@RidingWithDave Waze is waaaaaay better, I dont like google maps, waze have the users reports and hell, you can have Batman giving you instructions XD

[@alrodness]

Goggle bought Waze a while back.

[@rp1430]

David look in too use Google Maps app is batter then waze

[@ronalderoche1648]

That guy at the light...looked like he was losing his load. That cart/thing was hanging way over.

[@chuckychuck]

👍👍👍👍 check for blue corrosion on the male and female contacts.

[@douglassmith6448]

Dave good video man i love wach you

[@LSRG-YT--LandonSRobloxGaming]

14:57 is that a MR. Best in crash SWIFT I just saw?

[@shadmanyasar1601]

The truck u drive is Automatic i was wondering if you work for CFI is there a requirement of u to drive manual or can you drive Automatic trucks? just curious Dave

[@toddsimmons4898]

I’m not a driver so this may be a dumb question but, why don’t you move your tandems once you find a spot and get close to where you are parking?

[@canibal24]

not just the tire could blow but the axle can snap to

[@Controlingable]

Dave if you can update me with the pigtail I have the same exact problem, took it to the shop told them. They said they fixed it, it was fine for a week now it's the same thing, sometimes marker/clearance lights work on trailer but the right turn signal doesn't work sometimes left... it's weird.

[@carldrexler7883]

Good job 👍

[@xximbetterxx2336]

I have a question how do you find time to edit because don’t you get a 30 minute break than after driving you have to go to sleep so how do you edit?

[@imtimrich]

Your getting good 💪🤗

[@TruckerAvocado]

You should have pulled over and routed with you atlas. Such a freaking rookie 😂🤦🏽‍♂️

[@edroemmich3226]

I will be going to the CFI trucking school in early March

[@Maddoxh]

When I first saw his channel I thought RWD stood for rear wheel drive

[@Aiolis]

Having been through Waco so many times, Waco traffic sucks.

[@firestarter2550]

I gotta say I keep punishing myself by watching your videos! Not that it’s a bad thing! Someday’s I watch and think hey not bad other days I think good lord stfu!!! I have to say not only do I watch your videos and I’m a driver but My dad loves your videos as well! Keep up the great work my dude! I can’t wait for the next video! Stay safe out there the weather is crazy and so is the world!!!

[@RidingWithDave]

This was like a love and hate all in one comment lol.

[@firestarter2550]

@@RidingWithDave no hate!!! Have you ever been so caught up in videos you that you end screwing up your sleep schedule because you just got to watch! Yeah so you and a few others I follow have me so out of whack with my sleep schedule lol! Dude when you drop a video it’s a great day for me. Now as I said sometimes you can be long winded but I still love it! Btw you had my ass rolling when you have your buddy the one finger salute! I thought I was about the only one who does this! Anyways stay safe out there driver! And please don’t stop posting! One other thing have you checked into a mirror mount for your backings? I have one and it gives you some decent options.

[@mikemoraniec5968]

Hey Dave, videos are great hope you and Billie Joe are still together, have you gotten a pet to take along on the road

[@kyleplayz3080]

Traffic at 1:30 in the morning? Wow

[@spacefacegaming]

My dad would always like to drive In his truck for work to Texas to Florida and mostly Arizona and Alabama and Georgia where Georgia is actually the state were I live but he said its hella nice in Arizona I really want to move to Texas or Florida btw what the stuff you hauling ?? Inside ur trailer

[@RidingWithDave]

Tractor supply merchandise.

[@spacefacegaming]

@@RidingWithDave Oh wow nice

[@PapasFilms]

I think waze has a truck option but I'm not sure. Haven't used it in a while.

[@vondon2012]

Love the videos not a trucker like playing trucking games like American truck simulator hope u stay say

[@californiahauler6561]

It’s your electrical cord needs to be replaced because it’s worn out that’s what happened to me once I replaced it I had no more issues

[@thedieseltwin5086]

When he said y’all see Dave working well we see what your watching to if you have looked at his post

[@stevenandrews3624]

I use Waze for nav I know there is a mode for truckers on Waze

[@christague6841]

Dave, do you have a window on the passenger side of your sleeper you can look out of when you're blindside backing?

[@nathanatkisson528]

Even if it isn't the pig tail it doesn't hurt to get it replaced to make sure.

[@Blackhawk1052]

Thats what I was gonna say. I don't remember how much they cost but they are fast and easy to replace.

[@MrDeezy2177]

Dave try Hammer it’s a gps app for trucks

[@wendigriffith9276]

What happened to the video last night my husband and I were in the middle of watching it when it disappeared? We love watching your video.

[@RidingWithDave]

Somehow the file got corrupted and the last 5 minutes were cut off. Have tried re-uploading several times but it keeps cutting off somehow even though the file shows the full length. Gonna have to re-edit from scratch when I can, but I'm gonna put it back up when I can. This video and the next one or two are already scheduled so I'm rolling with with them.

[@wendigriffith9276]

Oh no I am so sorry to hear that, hope you are able to re edit it we would love to see the end of it. Thank you as well for responding my husband and I were happy to hear from you. We love watching your video every time they come out. Can't wait too see what comes next.