Before the Bridge

When you head into the Northeast it's a lot more crowded and for that reason you see more trucks, COOL TRUCKS! We pick up a load of foam (yes foam) and start heading up 95 to New Jersey and Massachusetts.

[@sjtom57]

That fast motion with accompanying music around the 14:00 mark was worth the price of admission. Drive safe out there.

[@ojoeg]

Please show us more about your life at truck stops. And what do drivers do while waiting long periods of time to get loaded and unloaded? Thanks Jack for showing us the life of truck drivers and the sacrifices involved. I just had no idea!

[@FRRitter]

Super video Jack! Thanks much for bringing us along. Safe travels.

[@icedidi]

Jack, thank you for your videos. Drivers like you are the life blood of the western world, the unsung heroes whom without we would all be cold, hungry and poor. ALl the best from the UK.

[@justsayin3784]

You've taught us well, Jack. In the first five seconds of the video I looked and said, "where's the stupid sign"? Ha!

[@producerk8247]

No Starbucks!! Oh no ... help us now! Nice rig at 16:43. Stay safe out there and have a good one

[@josephdeffendoll3056]

Great driving!!! And your video was very well made. Thank you

[@johnfry9010]

Only thing better than foam would be a load of ping pong balls , LOL . another good video !

[@RobertLidstroem]

Following you from ol Sweden, love your videos. Dad ran milktankers and timber back in the 70s!

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

Jack, I used to stop at that Flying J in Ruther Glenn Va., I'm glad you showed the new in and out.

[@patricksamuels3078]

I like your video it's clean very well done and,yes truck stops should have food court.

[@mabislick]

Love the videos, out of trucking but miss it! Keep up the good work!

[@osamahalsulaitti4418]

I like your videos , Thanks Jack

[@justduff8990]

Nice video Jack! It's great to watch, be careful up there in Yankee land. Take care. :)

[@Pr305Mia]

Hi , Jack it was nice to say hi and talk in Jacksonville Fl at the pilot continues the good videos!!!!

[@gti505]

just number 6. But a great chance to say thank you Jack for uploading this video again. Hope you also keep uploading on youtube!! Thanks again for another great video!

[@peterbiltmark4221]

Thanks for the ride along Jack. Yup, some really nice trucks there. Safe travels.

[@davypeugeot]

stay safe Jack , watching as always from south east Ireland

[@ericreterstorf2609]

Come on Jack I wanted to see u go over the bridge have to wait for the sequel... lol. Great videos keep them coming

[@Lady_Deadpool]

11:42 "Just stopped to stretch my legs a bit." *Trucker Translation:* "I had to pee." 😊

[@timothypelley7825]

Glad to see you in my neck of the woods Jack. Baltimore that is. My current job site is not too far from the Maryland House.

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

Another great film Jack, I really like the fact that you don't recruit for Traveloko like some of your contemporaries. Thanks again stay safe.

[@markfaunce7744]

Well Jack welcome to my state you went right by my front door LOL I'm in Fairhaven Mass I'm following you for a while keep up the videos enjoy watching you stay safe out there

[@jaster94]

Beautiful KW @ 15:24! Nice

[@wb6she]

Jack, you make good video's, especially enjoyed this one, thanks...

[@TheMatt74901]

Excellent video like always, thanks jack

[@mikeytobago]

love your videos clean crisp pictures love the way that you show us on the map allows me to follow you on google maps

[@rodmackinnon8497]

Great video . . .

[@jimsmith9931]

Your one of favorite you tubers Jack! Thanks!

[@indianajack]

+Jim Smith thank you very much for watching Jim. I hope I can maintain being a favorite. Lol

[@colincostine9775]

Those JCR construction trucks are from the next town to me. One of the guys in one of the trucks grew up across the road from us.

[@davidmarkersnr.1888]

The many, mainly foreign, drivers that don't avail themselves of the excellent 'routier' restaurants here in France always struggle for parking at the autoroute service areas. And that is where we see them, just like you showed, parked along the sides of the entry and exit roads. Not satisfactory, either from a safety or comfort point of view. Wouldn't catch me doing that Jack, I like the 'restos' too much. ;-)

[@carlahead2945]

Wishing you safe travels-GOD BLESS!!!

[@evolveausevolveaus]

Great way to see the country. Love the vids @indianajack. Interesting to see the trailer configurations and your GPS explanations.

[@joeslob1199]

Great video as always!

[@Peterbilt-vr8cw]

Thanks for the great vid I always love watching your vids

[@neilthomas4407]

Hi Jack,great Vlog,your comments about rest areas being overfull,exactly the same in the UK here bud,stay safe out there.

[@indianajack]

I have heard parking is really Limited in your countries also.

[@alzapata3368]

woo-hoo! a new video!!!! i gotta buy me a hat a shirt!

[@Minalover100]

The "cess-pool" of I95...LOL...

[@rolfsinkgraven]

200 bucks for toll? pfft, very nice video thnx Jack.

[@primalscream711]

The good old Maryland House. 20 mins from my house. That is where I use to park my truck when I came home for the weekend. Not otr anymore thank god.

[@indianajack]

+Primal Scream they have really fixed it up pretty nice. I hope you are glad being off the road.

[@nesqueda28]

Like the videos man! That rig rolling by you at 6:00 is my pops rig! He liked seeing that! Keep the vids up.

[@indianajack]

+Noe Esqueda the one that says Shwend on the side? Do you know if he noticed my truck. He kind of slowed down so I wasn't sure.

[@nesqueda28]

indianajacktrucker yeah the Schwend hopper bottom. I’m not sure if he noticed it. I asked him if he remembers that day but he said he doesn’t recall. He just thought it was neat seeing people show enough interest in his truck to use it in their KZbin vids.

[@paulbickley658]

Your right about that place, I used to go there... Now my boss has me going to the west coast only, because most of his drivers don't have the patience for it...

[@SteelyPaw]

I would have spotted for ya, but you didn't wait until after I finished my "hot pocket" breakfast, LoL... Maryland is a nice state. If your going on the PA turnpike get ready for a rough ride. It's hard to believe they can charge what they do for that forsaken road way.

[@Lildawg]

Always great stuff Jack !

[@SK22000]

This video is very insightful thanks

[@paulbickley658]

I agree with you on the truck stops, what's really frustrating is that you plan your route to a rest stop and they are closed from four and half hours out...

[@wingsaseagles1]

I'm originally from Easton Massachusetts but now live in Ocala Florida. I was just in Tampa Saturday 09/30th. Sorry I missed ya, maybe next time.

[@shnimmuc]

Archive Love it

[@kpdvw]

O-400 , must be the infamous Prostate Alarm clock kicking in eh?

[@220Hawkeye]

Great vid Jack! A little farther north and you'll be in my territory (Maine). It's a shame the tolls are so frequent and high up in the northeast.

[@indianajack]

+Crusty Ol' Sergeant I have friends that live in Maine that wanted me to come visit. There are no loads going in or out of Maine.

[@MrOlson4863]

You're clear from my angle!

[@jakphlash]

You were so close to my house in North jersey, you could have stopped in for coffee. Maybe next time.

[@Trucker316]

Right at the 15:00 mark, Jack, you caught that Triple J flatbed leaving the fuel island. Those guys are a small company located about 10 miles from my house here in PA. A good friend drives for them. They've got BIG kitty cats in those Pete's and can really run.

[@indianajack]

+Trucker316 how are you liking your new career? Didn't you come off the road?

[@Trucker316]

I'm local, and up until last week, liked it a lot. They changed the way we operate, and now we have to backhaul. It wouldn't be bad, except they way they do it is to book a backhaul load AFTER we leave out for the day. So now we went from local home nightly, to not knowing each day when we leave IF we'll get home or not.

[@michaeldeckert6023]

Our PG&E utilities from San Francisco were in Florida....

[@scotthibbard5746]

I think truck stops should have grills placed around the parking lot like they do at public parks.

[@zionisimkills1098]

Scott Hibbard, good point, retired trucker I am, carried Bar - B - Que, ( single Hibachi ) for 30 years, best food is what you cook yourself. All the Best.

[@kenolsen1845]

So the idiots can burn up the trucks and facilities, NOT !

[@weialles_weinix3900]

Nice east coast trip with pretty light load.

[@alaninnh]

I avoid the George Washington Bridge like the plague.

[@HarryPotter-qb7hb]

Foam is my friend!

[@dcijams]

NJ turnpike sucks, I did it on a motorcycle towing a trailer, $26.50 from elizabeth to south Jersey.

[@SpiritBear12]

I don't understand why the truck stops don't have food courts like the malls do. That way the truckers would be able to chose what they want instead of always eating the heavy greasy stuff with little opportunity to eat proper veggies and fruit if they want it. A reasonable food court with a good salad bar.

[@indianajack]

+SpiritBear12 some of them are trying to serve more healthy foods. But for the most part they all are all switching to fast food.

[@bringjeffthehorizon]

It’s because it’s all artificial, it lasts longer than fresh food and cheap

[@SpiritBear12]

Hi Jack, that's too bad. I haven't taken a survey, but I would be willing to bet that truckers have some of the worst diets out there, mostly due to always being in a rush to get somewhere else, so they pick the fast easy stuff. Some one's gotta come up with some fast healthy food.

[@SpiritBear12]

I know, it's a sad fact.

[@torchandhammer]

Cook gourmet meals on the engine as you drive!

[@BUSTABR0WN]

There’s a reason they don’t want you picking up early. Maybe they need until the afternoon to complete the order, that’s why it took 2 1/2 hours to load you. If you’d have got there at 2:30 it would have taken 30 minutes.

[@woxnerw]

Cross Country to I-84 and I-81 then I-90 into Auburn/Worcester MA.. You got about 10 miles on I-90. That's all to tolls, I think.. Overall, a little more fuel... Maybe.. Yea.. an EZ Pass wouldn't hurt..

[@russhochman9366]

jack did 4 pull-up,s before gettin-in-------- jack--- ever get to that skyway bridge------ its in your neck of the woods---- well just before tampa---- i heard steep grade before goin over the other-side------- drive-safe---- :-)

[@wayne1840]

When you're running up 95 you take it all the way up to the GW Bridge. Just before the bridge you get over to 17 North. You take that about 20 miles then get on 287 East. That will take you back towards 95 and you don't have to pay $105 to get over the George Washington

[@paulbickley658]

As far as breakfast, have you ever tried honey nut Cheerios right out of the bag & drinking a quart of milk... It works for me, even though I like Arby's potato cakes... If you don't recognize my my face, it used to be a teddy bear...

[@zanec1780]

I used the Drivewyze app and have been green lighted at every NC scale in the last 2 months

[@ChristopherHelgerson]

I hated Mass...all the low bridges and tight roads...short freeway ramps...no thanks... good luck...I did luck out though, my load was hollow plastic balls for KMart.. it only weighed 8000 lbs fully loaded :)

[@indianajack]

+Chris Helgerson that was a nice light load.

[@patriciajensen1541]

love flyn j. i worked at boise idaho 19 70 s all torn down now . mary . judy . we all put tables tgthr. had a few beers . danced on th table . had fun . thn wir yiu vreat guys drivers .. Boise idaho . see ya t/a. ir flyn j . federal way . hey . donni.Eaton . .black truck. missouri. ( cabule) Trish . BOISE .

[@patriciajensen1541]

thnx fo th trip jack. nice dry roads smooth rid n yure good driver . you should go to fort walton beach panama city . florida . stop in mikes ' oister bar. " say hi to mike & camilla . th MAYOR & MY NIECE. HIS WIFE. BLONDE HAIR VERY .NICE PEOPLE OK. HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU . 'TRISH" BOISE IDAHO.

[@user-lg4cz7hr9z]

Hey Jack how are you ? I've been watching your videos for a while I like them

[@biker_dudefastlane9339]

Looks like that yellow pole has been hit a few times.

[@RL-zx1sl]

skipper va my home town

[@swedishviking1827]

👍 👍 👍

[@gene1351]

Golden Corral....

[@eltoro6688]

The East Coast is WIDELY known As a rolling truck show! BTW, how much did that load weigh out to?

[@Oheeeoh]

Jack I have an idea that may help your channel attract more people. If there is a way you could put the road you are currently on in the corner of the screen I think that would be a very useful addition for people following your travels.

[@kenn.301]

Looks like you're at the Vince Lombardi rest area.

[@castlem0re]

5:54 seems legit

[@jackoostman1319]

Stay Safe Jack thanks for the memories, hope you have a big wallet LoL

[@77gravity]

3:42 "Foam is my friend" - the combination of the smile, the cap, the glasses, the beard, the head tilt, I was thinking I was watching Mythbusters for just a moment. I'd love to see a full Adam Savage impression. Thumbs up, as usual for IJT. Also, how many miles does Big Red have now?

[@rayoudshoorn5520]

I've been following your vids for a few years now, but just now it occurs to me that I never saw Semi Combinations. Since you haul foam here it reminded me we have Combi's specially for volume transport. Are they prohibited?

[@blackjackcountry6375]

in europe its just the same no parking left bud you can not reserve a parking spot that new for me

[@anger9528]

i have a job like that too ... in euro/american truck simulator lol

[@skidmark7119]

GW family trying 2 get his name off bridge!

[@53KJB]

Jack, I noticed a trailer you were following had one of his doors missing or open. Do you see that much?

[@georgepetrask8723]

Jack Jack how could you always avoid the GWB and the Cross Bronx at all costs. Take I 287 and go over the Tappan Zee. Or go up to the Newburg Beacon Bridge.

[@indianajack]

+george petrask yes but I wanted to get the footage going over it this time. I doubt I will ever do it again. I took the Tappan Zee Bridge back.

[@Eabatu]

You shouldve done the GWB going south, its free southbound. Also, since you were light, heading up to 84 wouldnt have been too brutal.

[@brianburns7211]

I agree that I81, then I84 near Scranton, PA. The only toll would be crossing the Hudson, and only a few miles on the Mass Pike.

[@The3ringer3]

little bumpe but i enjoyed ride

[@brianmelton5035]

have been missing your videos where you been

[@iamrichrocker]

Jack..at 5:55 mark..there is a rig up ahead in the right lane..my eye sight is poor but it appears that the trailer has an open door..or is missing a door...?

[@garycarter8565]

What type of cameras and exterior mounts are you using?

[@ricksworlddereaux2397]

NEW GOOGLES LOOK FINE;;;MAYBE NEED ANOTHER WINT TINTED GLASSES;;I GOT 9 pairs all designerframes...30$ for the frame..from mob..seller plus 60 $to install my glases into it...up to 90$ for tinted ones.

[@lindaschwersenska9924]

Oh Jack you chicken. You were hiding out in Arkansas while Irma hit Florida. Left us in central Florida where the eye went over us.THANKS OLE BUDDY HeHe

[@MisterTwister88]

Randy Schwersenska Chicken? No, he's got common sense

[@maynard577]

You went down a oneway 13:50 mark, Bad Jack

[@indianajack]

+steve may I went back and watched that section but I wasn't sure where you were talking about so I would probably do it again. LOL

[@mikebuffing727]

When exactly did you make it to CT? i could've sworn i saw your truck around a week or more ago but didn't think it was you since you don't like the northeast.

[@edb2078]

you should have cross at the tappan zee bridge toll

[@jamesbrothers9626]

Jack @5:56 was that a trailer headded down the highway in front of you with rear door open??

[@tallone09]

James Brothers Sure looks like to me

[@John-kr7iz]

yeah i noticed that to

[@scotthibbard5746]

It looked open or missing to me!

[@tylerhorner4387]

hahaha, i saw that too.....wtf

[@tractorboy31]

James Brothers yeah. lol. wonder if it was any good for the taking

[@justinwitherell147]

Nothing against Old Red, but when are you getting a new truck?

[@kathystriegel]

what videos cameras are you using...

[@johnrambo5619]

Watching enough videos... I'm thinking Jack is gonna dump old Red for a W900, or 389...

[@alexneil9116]

you would be a great instructor you just seem so down to earth... but is that trucks back door open or gone at 5:55..

[@lonniecurtis3540]

Hi Jack I need some advice ive been watchining your videos long time now,and im thinking of driving truck now im unemployed now for bout 5 years,and im diabetic 2,but not stopin me so far,i found a school to goto near me and its 4wks,credited one,im 56 5'5" tall and muscular built,and I live with my mother and that's the problem I take care of her take her store and stuff,i like the truck I watch trucks go down the road every day at the wal mart sstore I don't like the livestock trailers though cause I know where their goin,and I know about the tankers to don't like them,ha,i studied for the cdl endorsement before and didn't follow it through so now im kinda serious and been watchin all the videos on youtube about trucks and people driving them and the accidents also,but id like your advice im interested in driving regional and maybe over the road to start,so let me know what you think and give me a reply back when ya can,love the videos best ive seen on youtube so far,later Jack

[@KC7UAM]

Who was that driving with a rear door open?? did you find out??