Nothing more to say then it's broke down and I can't fix it where I'm at. Check out the website for more trucking With schmidt truckingwithschmidt.com/ #truckinglifestyle #truckdriver #Indiana
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@garyforney942122 күн бұрын
The road is a very lonely place when things go sideways. For what it's worth, you did a very good job explaining things to your viewers. Those of us who have been in that situation were right there with you.
@scottturner376222 күн бұрын
Little something to help soften the blow. Hope you get back trucking soon brother!
@Swimmingforlife.21 күн бұрын
That was so nice of you.
@stevencaka21 күн бұрын
Hello 👋 Kurt. Hope you get back on the road soon sir. Sometimes things happen for a reason but usually not when you’re trying to make progress.
@lynnhooper789720 күн бұрын
Kurt be pimpin’! I am so sorry, Kurt! Been there! The US can be the loneliest place on earth sometimes. I hope they get to you soon, brother!
@David-zs7bi18 күн бұрын
Sorry to hear about the bad luck,maybe you could work off room & board in the quality inn laundry room .Looks like you have some mean ironing skills, Good luck.
@truckingwithschmidt712016 күн бұрын
Scott, we thank you.
@petedesalvo739822 күн бұрын
You can always kick back and watch Trucking with Schmidt videos…
@user-ji6qj5xw8t21 күн бұрын
+ Or maybe take advantage of the down time to start taking apart fan, shroud, radiator, hoses … eliminating the chance of any surprises later …
@robertbegbie290722 күн бұрын
You're "Inner Pimp." omg the water I was drinking went all over the dash, thanks dork, lol
@rmeshr365722 күн бұрын
Get some sun on those snowman legs 😂
@JamesJones-cf4hw22 күн бұрын
Man! That leg shot was epic!😂😂😂😂
@Sonoma_Coast22 күн бұрын
I'm always impressed with Tow truck drivers. What a tough job. Hope they get paid well.
@wadericker479523 күн бұрын
It sucks to be broken down out away from home. I spent a week in South Bend Indiana back in the nineties while truck was getting rebuilt at Caterpillar. Blew a tip off a injector and destroyed the motor. Spent 5 days in a hotel in Albany New York because I blew a turbo on a Detroit on a Friday and the shop wasn't going to touch it till Monday. It sucks. Got my purchase, enjoyed the note. Remember talking to me on the phone? Well I jumped in....I have 3 up.
@truckingwithschmidt712023 күн бұрын
Yup and I was afraid I was going to be spending time in Chicago
@jimgraves646422 күн бұрын
The joys of truckin. Keep the smiles alls one can do
@beckyumphrey262622 күн бұрын
Sorry for.the bad luck. Glad you are safe.
@kenhubar993422 күн бұрын
Can feel your pain .Hang in there Kurt
@cjwworld22 күн бұрын
sorry for your troubles, hang in there Kurt
@jackson_6822 күн бұрын
Well that sucks New trucks, old trucks, middle-aged triucks...they all break.
@buddywicket554422 күн бұрын
Glad you were there instead of up in Chicago a little further like Harvey or somewhere. Keep safe and thanks for the video
@keneldred903022 күн бұрын
I too am glad you are safe and ok. I ‘m also sorry that 1st Class is broken down. The one thing that I ‘m the sorriest for, is the ridiculous amount of money that they’re charging you for it all! May God keep you safe and get you through all this! Keep your chin up. This will all work out!
@mttrucking72522 күн бұрын
Once had same happen to me. Pulled fan off, used pliers to squeeze leaks shut as much as possible and dumped a can of, bad habit tobacco into radiator. Pepper, raw eggs also work. Was enough to slow the leak and get 350 miles back home. Sometimes need some out of the box ingenuity. Good luck partner
@EfficientRVer22 күн бұрын
On a ski trip in college, some radiator tubes got cut by foreign object damage, in a 1973 Triumph GT6 MK3 2-seater. A friend of mine was in the college auto racing club. He crumpled up aluminum foil, rolled it between his fingers to shape it to fit into each cut tube, with extra inbetween any spaces where he could plug multiple tubes from one gash. Jammed in it, then crimped the tubes any which way we could. Some with pliers, some with hammers from both sides, some doing that in many places. Once a tube is cut and then shut, shutting it in 5 places is better than shutting it in 1 place. Then we loaded 10 gallon jugs of water into the car. Radiator cap on just to the first click, to prevent splashing/bubbling out, but not to create/hold pressure. Every 30 minutes, I stopped and topped up the water. Made it from Killington to Boston using only about 3 or 4 gallons of water. A girl I'd met on that trip, which was during my year off from college (I was invited skiing by my friends on the college newspaper), kindly invited me to spend the night with her, so I could drive home during daylight. That was 46 years ago. Our twins are 36, we've been divorced for 32 years, and all's well that ends well. Which means not having to see each other too often, just when dealing with major family events, now things like grandkid birthday parties. No need to use antifreeze in a system that is leaking it out. Water is fine. Preferably distilled or reverse osmosis, but really anything will do temporarily. Just plan on doing a drain and fill once your system is back up to snuff, and of course don't let it freeze in the meantime without adding antifreeze.
@karenatha789015 күн бұрын
Thank you for your story too. Kurt is good hearted trucker and KZbinr, for sure....
@ghostrider72922 күн бұрын
It's a blessing you didn't have the German with you Kurt, man it'd been a lot more do deal with. Hopefully you'll be otr asap. Good luck 🤞
@amberandrews179522 күн бұрын
Glad you were safe Kurt.
@tammyfese310822 күн бұрын
Hi. Sorry your having a run of bad luck. Wish you the best, hope they get the old truck fixed soon. Hang in there
@happyhighway10622 күн бұрын
#144 Mr. Schmidt, I know your pain. It will be July 24th, before I can get my Motorhome in the shop for repairs. The R/V Service Centers are very busy at this time of the year. But for you, it's your employment---food on the table. If the wheels aren't turning, your not earning! I'm retired, but not going anywhere soon---wasting my summer away. At the age of 76, I don't have that much time. Happiness is The Highway!
@joycedellinger252822 күн бұрын
Hopefully everything will work out okay. Have faith and I know things will work out. You looked so sad when they hooked up First Class to the tow truck.
@tomconnell794022 күн бұрын
So sorry. Glad you are okay
@paullarkin853622 күн бұрын
Kurt... You should have broadcast live when u broke down. I am only about 20 miles from where you broke down in Plymouth. Could have drove down there and helped you out.
@7viewerlogic67019 күн бұрын
Yes, seen it work for another KZbin trucker.
@cynnail39522 күн бұрын
On the bright side, the German is home.😂
@DJPLAST222 күн бұрын
The main key to the whole process was the “thinking process”. Put a plan together and feel good about it. Prioritize what you needs to be done. Load is #1 priority. Parts availability. Why wait til Monday to get them ordered. Utilize the weekend in your favor. Plan the work, do it yourself or have someone do it. Accommodations, go home, get a room for the duration. Just gotta think it all through and make the right choices. Good luck with your new project. Stay safe, stay happy!
@KickininMyRv9022 күн бұрын
Hope your repairs go well and quickly.
@juliereeves119322 күн бұрын
Lol nice legs
@chrishelms196722 күн бұрын
Glad Opie was at home this Trip
@fijack429020 күн бұрын
Kurt, when I saw First Class being towed I actually cried! Hope she's fixed and back on the road real soon. 🚛
@stevevanwagoner421022 күн бұрын
Glad everyone is safe and Oppie was home this trip
@mr.lynnrosaasen821822 күн бұрын
Praying for you Kurt!
@mattinmississippi824823 күн бұрын
Glad you are safe and it wasn't more serious.
@truckingwithschmidt712023 күн бұрын
I agree mattin
@davemccollum291821 күн бұрын
Sorry to hear about your shitty luck. Glad that you were able to get sorted and hope that come Monday morning they will get to the repairs straight away. Thanks to Dad and Warden for the willingness to come get you should you need. Hope you get fixed up at a fair cost!!
@leokruze710822 күн бұрын
So sorry you had to go thru this mess. You are a great driver and enjoy comments. Hopefully you can get back on the road without too much $$ cost. .Best wishes to you and your family
@ddraidex684218 күн бұрын
I wish you good luck and hope everything works out for you.
@takethatnextstep21 күн бұрын
My dad was a long-distance trucker back when I was a kid in the 1970's and 1980's. I so remember how it seemed as though every time a holiday or vacation was coming up, his truck would break down. We were okay with it, though. I don't remember us needing therapy or anything as adults, haha. I love watching your channel because it takes me back to my youth.
@Snoogleheimer22 күн бұрын
Damn, that sucks Kurt. Good luck.
@mrmetaldetectorist22 күн бұрын
It sucks, but at least it was not too bad, and you are safe.
@boomergirlable21 күн бұрын
Prayers to you & the mechanic!
@mariannejennisch929322 күн бұрын
Glad you are safe and they will get you back on the road
@thomaspetersen459821 күн бұрын
Hi Kurt. hope all went well. You're being watched in Switzerland. The best of luck. Cheers Thomas
@maggieward189222 күн бұрын
Dang dude. Rough day. Ouch. You’re a survivor.
@davidhall791822 күн бұрын
Sorry to see that happen Kurt. It`s always something to cost money. Hope you get it fixed quickly.
@benhesterly46222 күн бұрын
Man my heart goes out to you, I know it's probably part of the business, but I still feel for you Kurt. Can't wait for you to get home to family.
@keepupwithspeedy22 күн бұрын
I am sorry you are stuck. Good luck. I hope it all works out for you.
@PeterbiltTroy22 күн бұрын
I deliver to that produce warehouse across from the tow yard quite often. Unfortunately I'm not this week. If I were I'd come give you a ride back home. Stay safe brother and good luck with the repairs.
@centriccashew647323 күн бұрын
Been waiting for this video for almost a week
@truckingwithschmidt712023 күн бұрын
Ya, I got behind pretty bad
@charlesdarmanin207922 күн бұрын
Hi kert l am Charles from overseas l like to meet you. One day to have a kafe l am in la mars antel 18 July ma be next year stay safe god bless you
@thomaskirkpatrick40315 күн бұрын
Man, you're incredibly calm.
@dashhoundlover283721 күн бұрын
KURT PRAY ALL WORKS OUT FOR YA MAN THIS STINKS BUT STAY FOCUSED & STAY POSITIVE & 🙏🙏🙏🙏 BE BLESSED & BE SAFE !
@cqqkie8722 күн бұрын
I’m awful sorry you’re having to go through this ordeal. Prayers for a good outcome.
@chucklester982222 күн бұрын
The cat dealership in Hammond was a good shop in the 70s..so hopefully still good work!
@drcbeartooths22 күн бұрын
bummer. be safe out there!
@ralphcrisanto531521 күн бұрын
Ouch sorry to hear that hopefully it works out for you. Take care and hope it’s not too costly.
@skippyjones419522 күн бұрын
Hey 👋 Kurt man that sucks so sorry about your Rig you will get it soon good luck 🍀 ✌️💪🏻☮️👍❤️
@michellejaquez880922 күн бұрын
That stinks to be away from home another awesome video.
@EDD51922 күн бұрын
thats otr trucking !
@SamuelManaole22 күн бұрын
What an unfortunate turn of events. Stay strong pal it'll all work out . Prayers 🙏
@ThePlatinum5322 күн бұрын
Thank God for wives that get what we are feeling when our ride breaks down. Who are more upset because they know how we feel, and will do whatever it takes to get us home. And they know we are not going to be normal, till our baby (truck) is fixed. And for letting us do a profession, that we never have to grow up. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@yea-who5620 күн бұрын
The joys of truck ownership. Things will work out. Be positive. Maybe someday we'll meet, I look forward to it.
@darrenfike92420 күн бұрын
Kurt, it aint over till it’s over … stay positive as a cool head will prevail knowing that your kenworth will be repaired and back on road … stay safe there
@timpohlman350822 күн бұрын
God bless you my friend!!!
@denniscunningham702122 күн бұрын
Hang in there, Schmidt. It could be a lot worse!
@elizabethbrassfield641822 күн бұрын
So sorry. God bless
@russhfan22 күн бұрын
Took guts to make that video. In a couple days it all be a memory. Best to you.
@trainmanj22 күн бұрын
Sorry to hear of your break down, but at least you are safe and nobody was injured. Get rest, and I would suggest watching Ron Pratt from Midwest Truck in Missouri. He does towing and recovery of cars and trucks, you may learn even more.
@charlesbutler805722 күн бұрын
Good thing your load is dry so you don't have to worry about reefer fuel running out. When it rains it pours. Worst part about tractor plus trailer tow is they usually have to disable drive line.
@stevencaka21 күн бұрын
Or pull the axles which is better like I used to do
@garymay178121 күн бұрын
Uber Dad is a Great Father, Your a blessed man Schmidt.
@kimdalin619122 күн бұрын
Oh man...I'm crying with you..feel the same with my truck. Thank God cross fingers haven't had to do it. Hate to tell you it goes in threes. Your hand now this..ofda. Take care.
@scanadaze22 күн бұрын
When my dad drove. I was with him. In 88. Kinda the same thing. Not as bad. Bad. The bracket broke and took out the fan that took out a little bit of the radiator. We were in New Jersey. A little playing with the damage. We made it back to Omaha. To the company shop. I feel your pain.
@georgeesquivel862322 күн бұрын
Feel your pain !!!!Better things come out bad things blessings 🙌 🙏
@stevevanwagoner421022 күн бұрын
Got you on the prayer list at Church here in Topeka Kansas Heritage Baptist Church for speedy fix up of First Class and that you can get back out on the road fairly soon Kurt
@Hysteria_177622 күн бұрын
Stay strong brother. ❤
@jaronkw21 күн бұрын
Being on the hook is always a driver’s worst nightmare good luck with the repairs
@krusty178022 күн бұрын
Kurt you know they say pimping ain’t easy 😎. Good luck with the truck
@joeprocopio49422 күн бұрын
Joe from New Jersey!! Kurt tough break bud could have been worse but first class even looks good being towed!! Good luck Kurt hope you get up and running soon be careful!!❤
@charliefryer518422 күн бұрын
Really hated seeing this one bud! My stomach was noting up just watching you stay calm "on the outside". It's one of or the hardest truths of trucking, the brake down well away from home. I always drove as a hired driver so it wasn't my repair dime, but it's hard to swallow a break down that leaves you stranded! Thanks for showing the whole driving enchilada, not all of it is pleasant!
@michaelselman988522 күн бұрын
I am sorry that 1st class broke down. Thank goodness Opie isn't on this trip with you. Uber Dad & Warren have their hearts in the right place. Best of luck with everything. Stay safe. God's blessings today & always🙏🏻♥️
@reggiehowze189121 күн бұрын
Praying for better days for you
@raymondbradley678822 күн бұрын
Kurt, that pretty much sucks. On the positive side the German was at home. Looks like you weren’t hauling a refrigerated load. Hope it gets repaired quickly.👍👍👍
@WanderI0WA21 күн бұрын
Keep after it, glad you were able to get to a truck stop instead of having to sit on the side of the road!
@ChrisMcCutcheon-wj2pp22 күн бұрын
You got this, fix it if you can and keep on trucking,
@leontanksley649821 күн бұрын
Hope things get better GOD BLESS
@amycovey659521 күн бұрын
I am so truly sorry!!!
@wittemanadrian22 күн бұрын
Well im watching this on thursday...hope youre fixed up and back on the road!
@waynemajor968022 күн бұрын
I have a Thermoking APU I have had it since the truck was new. Approaching almost 2,000,000 miles would not be able to survive without it. good thing is the cooling system is tied into the truck but has shutoff valves for incidents like you are having now. one of the best investments I ever made.
@CrampedGrampy22 күн бұрын
In the words of Sgt Schultz: Veddy interesting. This a predicament never suffered in my not too long a career as a trucker. The closest I can get is while in PA 1972, after a cold night on leaving the truck stop the, the engine ceased running due to a frozen fuel filter. Darn it! Your situation is so much more serious and not to be envied. Lots of sympathy, remember, this to shall pass. I hope this unpleasent episode concludes with an outcome that lets you be a little bit happier. Have care, stay well, thankee for the video. While it lasted, I enjoyed the ride.
@BMW_Mustang_Dodge15 күн бұрын
My uncle had the same thing happen. Well it put a 8 inch hole in the radiator. Went and got a bucket of quick Crete let it dry good, took off the fan, got some buckets of water and hit the road 8 hours home. Sadly happened twice on his t2000 within 3 years and roughly just as far did the same method twice and made it both times without a tow lol!
@seanostrander794721 күн бұрын
Sorry to hear about first class hope you get back on the road soon stay safe
@scottied6721 күн бұрын
Back in the day when I owned my own truck, I had a 2200 Honda suitcase generator and a 7000Btu stand up A/C strapped into the passenger seat pointing back to the sleeper. On super hot days I couldn't get it below 85 in the sleeper but whenever the sun went down or it was 90 or less ambient temp, it kept the sleeper cool enough for my dog and me. The generator weighed 56 pounds and the A/C about the same but I got the full benefit of the 400 - 550 pound allowance for APU in various states. All the gasoline to run the generator was tax deductible as well.
@gordonkraich312922 күн бұрын
Sorry for all your trouble Kurt wishing you the best and hope things work out good for you. At least Opie wasn’t with you. That’s one good thing.
@Shayne6122 күн бұрын
Glad you’re safe and its a good thing probably that you don’t have Opie on board
@maxihaugh126722 күн бұрын
That stinks Kurt. I was just up there s days ago, you are correct about US-30. The traffic is otherworldly.
@mickthurston988322 күн бұрын
Nuts as General Patton used to say. Keep your chin up. Mick London
@burtcampbell145221 күн бұрын
KURT- I gotta tell you- you are a very smart man - you can think country or inner city - you you are the reason I've chosen your channel 😉
@ronnieterry491622 күн бұрын
Well I can feel your pain. Well it depends how bad the radiator is damaged? Exactly right a 5000 watt generator and a window air unit. The window air unit can be a 5ooo btu unit. Then you need a fan to push air back into the sleeper. It works very well and saves ideling your truck. The motel next to the truck stop probably rents rooms by the hour.
@CKN_TRANSPORTING22 күн бұрын
sorry you down man not a good feeling especially when you far out man its like we playing tag i just finished replacing fan and radiator yesterday only part i lucked out on i didn't had to get towed... but no The apu still works i just closed the two coolant lines off that tied into the truck coolant system and the apu runs as a stand alone without the truck and still gives you ac and electric.... i run a Green Apu... hope you back up running real soon 🙏
@HRHPOW21 күн бұрын
We have a WINDY comedian here do we😂 The things the windy drivers can do are magical😂
@leshaunwarren175021 күн бұрын
the inner pimp😂 I hate the breakdown for you. get it done and be safe on your travels
@barryklinedinst623322 күн бұрын
Bad luck comes in 3. First was your hand. Now the breakdown. One more . Be safe out there
@thomaspalmer606022 күн бұрын
Well at least it wasn’t the engine blowing up. Still not good hopefully back on the road soon.
@thewatchmen492022 күн бұрын
SCHIMDT. I know that you are about to have some 🤑💵☹️💰🤑 Bill. But it's beyond your control and not on your doing for this to happen. You don't abuse 1st Class you take care of her as much as possible. The most important thing is you are S-A-F-E and not hurt. Only hurt in the pockets. Again just glad you are safe 🚒🚛
@charlesdyer237622 күн бұрын
Thats Y the tow Co. has all those nice shiny trucks in that Garage !