Day 1: Starting Over With A Bang! 🚀 Join Me On My Journey To The Coolest Event Yet!

Well it is officially my first actual day with my new trailer. I am heading down to Texas for a photoshoot with Shell Rotella. Can you believe I am actually going to be in product photos! I think this is the coolest thing I have done yet! I have a few days of travel ahead of me, so this will be the first of several vlogs leading up to this event. Let me know what you think :)
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[@julianpatterson2215]

I’m always amazed with your energy and self confidence. As a Grandpa of 4 Granddaughters I wish that they could develop into the mold you present. Keep doing what you love and stay safe on your travels.

[@MrPjcrews]

Motivation has to come from within. Your granddaughters will be motivated by what makes them tick. Enjoy them

[@philipmichel215]

Welcome back, I missed your blobs. Homes have historically maintained and even grown in value over the decades. I agree that there is solace owning a home, a stationary abode to which one can always go to when life gets too crazy.

[@Jeffrey-xs3px]

Do you drive with your black flats touching the gas p

[@ruffneckranch]

Never get tired of them Utah mountains making the drive along the 15 every day. Safe travels!

[@martins9888]

Good to see you again, love how everyone is wondering where Dakota is at. ❤

[@RiverRatWA57]

I was wondering the same thing(everytime I see a shepherd I think of Jerry Lee).

[@YourRealDaddy100]

martin S Where is Dakota????

[@mundomontinegro1414]

I am proud to say. I was accepted to Sage CDL school. It was paid in full by my employer. Thank you so much for your videos, Shelby. You with my father. Influence me to take the opportunity when it presented me. Thank you for dedication promote your daily adventures.

[@Lpsb232]

I love videos like this one where you film so we see out the windshield like we are actually riding along! Great music also. Sound levels were perfect. Great job. I love your energy and enthusiasm. Stay safe and keep up the great videos! Smooches to Dakota also. ❤️

[@nataliegraham9552]

Great to see you posting again, Shelby. Love the beauty shots of the scenery through that part of the US - haven't been over that way for a while. I'm over on the east coast in a suburb of Charleston, SC. We have (literal) tons of port trucking on our roads here. 😊 All the best with your new venture and safe travels out on the road. 🛣 💞

[@shawnmcdermott6583]

You are so fun to watch, probably because of your positive attitude towards things. You're obviously very busy with all the pretravel plans. Be careful out there! 😊👍

[@russ9803]

Sooo awesome to see you Shelby..Miss seeing Dakota? Great seeing you back on the road volging again... Keep the great vids coming and as always..keep safe and give Dakota hugs 🤗...see ya the next one🥰

[@mattjv2142]

That’s a great rest area. My kids love seeing it when we travel. Keep that great smile working it is infectious!

[@RiverRatWA57]

My wife enjoyed stopping there when we were teaming.

[@russbrown6453]

Your such an inspiration. A hard working person who has a lot to be proud of!

[@ToyotaPete]

@Happiness By The Mile, ❤ to you and all you truckers for all you do to keep us going!! Be safe

[@CoryG1981]

thanks for the support

[@sadiesmom274]

So good to see you back and doing your thing. Be safe traveling to Texas. Can’t wait to see Dakota.😉

[@sadiesmom274]

I don’t have telegram and I’m rebuilding my new phone right now since I ran over my old one.

[@aprilsaavedra2727]

It's always nice to see another woman who is barely home. Taking care of business. I was otr A year ago I am local reffer. You're determination is why I watch it helps alot of new drivers. I'm on my 5th year. I'm not really new. When I was this channel would have helped. Keep up the good work!

[@npvj5687]

Soooo happy your back, missed you and your videos. Hope Dakota is doing good !

[@janellelynn238]

My friend came across this video she is Career changing. From the beginning I just love her vibe it’s inspiring, hopeful and relaxing. I hope there is more videos on the channel for her

[@tinabarrette963]

Love the drive along with you.🙏🏻❤️🇨🇦

[@anthonyestes9182]

I am happy you are back I really missed your videos and you

[@StacyAnneH]

Sending you a big box of hugs to use as needed. Trucking sounds like a hard, lonely life.

[@arthanza112]

Home=Superman's Fortress Of Solitude. You're barely there but when you're there, IT'S TIME TO RELAX!!!!!

[@terriblefurry]

just found your channel... gonna have to go back through the other vlogs to see why this is the "new beginning" but already i can tell that i made the right choice by subscribing!

[@sitchad]

You are just too cute and bubbly. Your house is your anchor, knowing you always have a home base is very comforting. Shelby, you will be successful at anything you do. You have so many people rooting for you, we are all with you.

[@randallraszick6001]

Having a stationary place is entirely reasonable. Sometimes you just have to stop moving and catch your breath. PS You are a lot more genuine and personable these days than you were a year ago. Not that you were anything less than amazing when you started your channel. The unscripted approach where you do you is working.

[@aarondierks4346]

the mountains are beautiful with the snow!

[@retiredshibainutruckerdog691]

Life is a journey! Rather than saying I’m starting over I prefer saying I’m starting a new chapter. It’s nice to see you’re back! Always wishing you the best. Stay safe!🙏

[@arthurfricchione8119]

Shelby where is your friendly companion? I hope he is okay. Thanks for sharing and nice to see you back on the road. Stay safe and well Artie 😊

[@thousandthreads3842]

It’s so beautiful!! The mountains everything!!

[@billsweet1750]

Hi Shelby, welcome back, as I have missed your videos. I hope that you're doing well, and you get whatever permits you need to have Dakota back as your copilot. Enjoy!🐶🐕😀

[@davidkelly7314]

Another fabulous video and I love your Home Screen on your phone. Can’t wait to see the rest of your journey down to Texas.

[@davidsayner9609]

So nice to see you again ❤️❤️❤️

[@adriannetea4447]

Thank you for the video.Those places was beautiful,take care of you.Wish you a safe trip!

[@randyhill4872]

Hi Shelby..I like the way you talk to us and not at us..you are soo genuine in your ways..greetings from Canada..

[@eclinor]

I just would like to mention how much I appreciate your videos and I don't think is fair to watch the video without leaving you a comment. Thanks for sharing, thanks for your content. Have a nice trip Shelby

[@ShelbyHBTM]

Gosh thank you. Everyone is always so kind on here. I really appreciate the messages 🥰

[@terayon]

you could vlog about paint drying and i would love watching it. You have a way of making anything you talk about interesting! lol awesome quality!

[@bugnut82]

LOL, I agree.

[@michaeldam7446]

Nice to see your smiling face again, you spread happynees🥰

[@joshuas.8239]

You’re such a genuine thoughtful person safe travels young lady

[@davidlipski863]

Good to see you back, i drove i the UK for 38 years but stopped in 2018 due to a problem with my heart and they took back my licence. Used to be away from home Sunday until Friday covered all over UK pulling fridges and curtainside trailers.🙏🌹

[@bobbyv5143]

the mess on your trailer wheels looks like anti-seize the mechanic used on the lugs before putting the lug nuts on. nice video. glad to see you posting again. stay safe.

[@ShelbyHBTM]

Yep my thoughts after I gave it a run around in my head for a few 🤗

[@steenrasmussen2124]

good you are back😊❤

[@jeffdunn6793]

Do you still have your tennis shoes

[@jeffdunn6793]

Do you have a cellphone number

[@northernspike7434]

Never-seez on lug nuts worries me greatly! Get some heat cycling and very intense vibration on something that you ABSOFUCKINGLUTELY do not want to walk itself out. Just coat it so that you can overtighten it because impacts are great at getting equal torque. Studs can be stretched without worry...

[@jerrynoble6585]

Glad to see you back. I could watch the camera out the windshield all day! Awesome video.

[@Connie1Fan]

Great to see your videos back behind the wheel, and yes, missing Dakota 🥰

[@george6096]

Glad to find your chanel. Looking to get into trucking soon too. You passed though my home state NM home of the sangwich☺️ one of your trucks is bringing me a fuel filter Monday to save my cars life. Thank you for what your do. I don't think truckers get enough thank yous.

[@racin3480]

Oh, and congrats on the shell rotella photo shoot. How exciting. We'll be on the lookout for it.

[@gungadinn]

Don't use WD-40 on locks, it attracts dirt and then turns into mud. Use Houdini lock lubricant. It lubricates and cleans and leaves no residue, and smells nice. Just insert the little straw into the lock, a two or three second squirt and all is good.

[@hdavis939]

Or graphite is good to use too. That’s what I use. It’s just like a fry lubricant. But yes. Do not use WD 40 or pb blaster!!

[@saxamusprime]

Unless you have a rocket powered truck. Then you can use WD-40.

[@northernspike7434]

If I remember right @the lock picking lawyer suggests graphite

[@Ben-ko2ue]

So inspirational

[@SATXrattlesnake]

I use CLP

[@shawnp8139]

How long have you been driving? I remember when I started 10 years ago. I was bubbly and excited as well but that part of me has died. Especially now since all I do is drive in New York City. Long Island. Manhattan, Bronx, ect. It sucks but someone has to do it

[@jtanner8060]

I enjoy the videos! You do a great job sharing the knowledge. OTR driving wasn’t my path, but I love my windshield time when I’m able. I’m glad to see that you’re breaking free and embracing the new adventure. Stay safe! You’re doing awesome things and we all enjoy watching your journey.

[@kastnostones]

Thanks for sharing your road trip ❤

[@ScottyRules33]

Welcome back, Shelby! Glad to see you posting again. I enjoy listening to you talk to yourself about trucking. It's quite fascinating. Have a great day!

[@jack121232]

I just started my own authority. Thunder Mountain Trucking. Love watching your videos and appreciate your take on the industry! Utah is a great state, so I understand the emotion. Safe travels!

[@philliphogg5799]

Happy 😊 to see you back. Safe travels and can't wait to Dakota again.

[@tonyvalle15]

Great to see that you are back!! I miss watching your videos

[@IfEyeDie]

I head thru TX frequently. West Coast OTR guy. Just wanted to say thanks for your vids. Inspired me to do this!

[@brianwest5348]

After 22 years of trucking i'm getting ready to do OTR. I've done a lot of city and instate and some regional and also did doubles for a ltl company. Love your attitude towards life because doing the daily grind can get you down if you let it. That was a cool rest area, i would love to run out west. I'm in Florida and we have the rest area down from the Skyway bridge which is cool and i like the one before Miami that basically feels like an everglades museum. Stay safe on the road!

[@dschmitt3373]

I love your Vlogs. Watching the mountains, rivers and the roads. Thank you for starting to Vlog again. I miss you, the smile, and great tour guiding that allows me to marvel at all the miles you navigate. I pray for your safety;

[@debrahines4437]

I was glad to see you back we missed u I hope you and your dog are safe please be careful out there and am looking forward to seeing your videos again

[@AprilStringerScaparo]

♥️♥️♥️ yay!!! Sending love, stay safe OTR ♥️♥️♥️

[@carltondoorman9145]

Another great video! I love the ride-along shots, especially through such beautiful countryside. Have fun!

[@mundomontinegro1414]

She is always leveling up.

[@richardrodriguez9098]

It is always awesome to drive with you and see your videos!!♥️

[@_Guz_]

It's good to see you again. Take care Shelby. Greetings from Uruguay, South America.

[@ShelbyHBTM]

Wow that’s so cool! Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment :) I like seeing where everyone is from!

[@rodneykeelan9854]

@@ShelbyHBTM Elko, NV

[@tammystewart10]

Uruguay that's where my best friend's mom lived but she's in Cuba now. Commenting from Charlotte NC. Not a trucker but thanks for inspiring me.

[@thekmonkey101]

Welcome to Texas! Hope you loved it! We love visitors, just not all the people moving here 😉

[@ShelbyHBTM]

I completely understand!

[@emilyb5106]

I thought they were all moving to GA! We’re full! 😩

[@cutebird23]

It is so funny "I know it is lunch time cause I am hungry"😂😂. You take care.

[@alexoscar4847]

Good to see you back again! Love your smile! Keep smiling! Missed your pet as well! Take a good care of yourself!

[@StacyAnneH]

Some things you never want to hear, Oops from a pilot, and BANG from a truck! LOL

[@jordanshaw1828]

The mountains always look so inviting in videos. Being a local driver in them plus denver metro everyday generally has me cursing...well more so the people than the mountains lol. New subscriber here and enjoying the content 😁

[@prescottosegie]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥the hype!!!! I’m excited for the new content Shelby keep up the awesome work thank you for everything that you do 💪🏾💯🙏🏾

[@ShelbyHBTM]

Trying to keep it rolling out 🤗

[@JwcubTHS]

It’s good to see you back on KZbin, Shelby; drive safely! 😉

[@garywolff5812]

Enjoy watching your travels . Happy to see all things have worked out well for you . Safe travels .

[@jamesgetz7101]

You started off with “I hear the train coming “ and I would’ve bet you were going to sing the Johnny Cash song!.... lol

[@markshearer1420]

Nice to see you back. Can't wait to see more videos in your new chapter in truck driving

[@dangerhellbender3245]

Go for it. Love ya!

[@mcelliotdawson7700]

Good to see you back Shelby. We really have missed you.

[@pharmmech]

TIE FORK RESTROOMS WERE OPEN? 2 days ago they were not. Strange. Great seeing you again.

[@yocobicuscinema]

Shelby you cook anything from chicken to eggs, you can even bake little dinner rolls. that skillet is amazing.

[@alexlubbe]

Glad to see you making videos again, but wondering where Dakota is? Lol keep up the good work. Stay safe out there.

[@FGStout721]

Baby, I drove for over 25 yrs. over the road. My 1st day out, I had a current Atlas. Just part of the tools sweety. Also we (I was driving team at the time) always took a tool-box with us. Which came in handy many times. I was driving for a lease company for Watkins Motor Freight. We drove 3 didget trucks. Which means we'd drive over 100-110 miles per hour sometimes. We were NEVER late. And Never, Never don't feel you can't ASK for help or suggestions to any driver out there. Referring to that light blinking issue you had that one time. Probobly a fuse issue. Maybe... But if you don't ask, you may never find out. God-bless, and keep on keeping on. STAY SAFE!

[@Void-gn9zm]

I recommend Gojo Wipes for greased stuff lol. Had to repair a ruptured intercooler hose and my hands were super greasy. Glad I had my Gojo wipes. They come in a cool little bucket.

[@sterlingspencer2934]

We like your bubbly attitude no matter what the vlog is about!

[@marcosmolina5689]

Good to see you back. Watch your video I decided to finally get my cdl. Currently working for fedex express.

[@paradoxicalcat7173]

Thanks for the ride! Great views as always! I love the mountains - they're my favorite - and the places you get to see are just incredible. Stay safe out there, and all the best from the UK!

[@emt0714]

Use to live in in Mapleton when my grandpa was alive he had a farm there. Miss those days.

[@aeriksh6873]

Nice to see you uploading video again🍀

[@jimeckenrode1271]

I love watching your video's, you are so upbeat and funny. Keep it up and good luck on the new adventure.

[@lonnieblackwell9215]

Very nice scenery. I loved running that route. I really like your video's, I'm glad your channel found it's way to me.

[@robertlittlemore2477]

Like the new look to the video's. Worth staying up late in UK to join you for a trip out!Really like the real time travel footage to appreciate the stunning scenery you travel through. Keep it 'greasy side down' and look forward to joining you for the next part of the journey..

[@ramus1801]

So happy that you started voting again. As I stated trucking a few months ago, I really love seeing others perspectives. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there 😁

[@vratislavtupecjr.9498]

Haha. Saw this video at my trucking high school before lessons of driving school & logistics.

[@Budumpum]

This vid triggers my ADHD so much 🤣 This is exactly what inside of my head looks like….so unscripted, all over the place….”now we’re in Salt lake, now we’re in Dakota. I forgot stuff at home. See you at home….welcome to a random yard!! I’m gonna have these oranges. We take this road….or maybe that road….or we figure it out when we get there…. Where’s my oranges? Ooh, look…a nice train 😍” Love it, never change Shel 😂 Stay safe!

[@StacyAnneH]

Best thing I've found for grease is dish detergent (I prefer Ajax or Joy, but any of the good brands will work) They are designed to remove grease, Of course, you need water for that

[@rayclark9643]

So happy that you're finally back with us Shelby!

[@eugenemoor1570]

great to have you back again, I may have missed it in a previous video but where is Dakota.

[@tonynagy2042]

👏That is so cool Shelby!, I'm so happy for you, and wish you all the VERY best in this new endeavour. I can't wait to see you on a Shell product, will definitely buy and tell all my friends. Safe travels and waiting eagerly for your next vid's. Cheers Blessings 🙏👍.

[@mtevilone]

On my next trip to Yuma to see family. I have been thinking of cutting through Monticello, even though it would add a couple of hundred miles. I usually take I-90 over to I-15 and down to US 95 at Vegas and cross at Parker. Or I have just stayed on US 93 down into Idaho, US 26 to Blackfoot and down. Lately I have crossed the Colorado at Laughlin to stay out of California. Since I quit driving for a living, I seem to take the same routes, and it is time to explore more of Utah and Arizona on my trips. Be safe, have fun, and God bless.

[@campgas5344]

Glad to see you back!! Stay safe!!!!

[@gregglawson4592]

Great to have you rolling & vlogn again. After you get Shell business finished up tell em you need a FLA run for your sidekick. Its a straight shot east I-10, South I-75 ...Id consider that run very CUSTOM CRITICAL just sayn. Be Blessed & Keep on truckn

[@rickthrelkeld9694]

I'm so happy to see your videos again you sure bring some pretty country on your road trips

[@pawpawmike7372]

Hey Shelby... Great to see that beautiful smile again. I hope the folks at SOPUS and Rotella are taking good care of you, most of them are really good folks. Stay safe and doing what makes you happy.

[@quiqueselles5953]

Good to see ya again, beautiful views...drive safe. Greetings from Panamá, Central America.

[@jackpoirier5023]

1290 miles Salt Lake City to Austin. Nice trip!

[@wildbill5126]

Good to have you back with us and glad to hear Dakota will be with us soon. Missed you both, as probably most of all of your many followers. Shell is lucky to have you as a spokesperson, I've said it before and I'll keep sayin it, your a true truckin professional with a smart woofy side kick. Look forward to future videos, truck safe, keep the rubber side down young Lady.

[@ShelbyHBTM]

Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words. I am just being real out here ☺️

[@davidfield6223]

Same

[@mjlomax2]

Loved the video Shelby. Some of those mountain views are beyond stunning. Thank you for sharing.