Delays Leaving Indianapolis // New Truck Stop + Trucker Apps Ep497

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

“God didn’t make little green apples and it don’t snow in Indianapolis in the winter time.” Going back through that little town Letootie tonite. Use your Jake all the way through.They love it. Just like a kid making the “Toot,Toot” sign to drivers.Cop might even give ya a safe driving award.

[@gman8760]

Curt, grab yourself a bucket of, "scrubs in a bucket" greatest handwipes i have ever used.

[@chrishelms1967]

5° is cold to not run the truck..... 🥶

[@PEMason]

60 lbs - no big deal, that’s like 9 gallons of fuel…. That big cat will burn that much between the loading dock and the front gate 😁😁😁 Enjoy the videos!!!! Thank you!!!

[@stevenphare5455]

Schmidt! that was freeky guy ! Don't go dark on us like that!

[@jerryfaulkner6518]

One of our trucks will be delivering a load of Pole Barn Siding next Tuesday in your neck of the woods to Exira, Iowa, from our Siding Plant here in Indiana. It won't be our 94 twin to your KW, but for a Pete, it's not ugly 😂 Stay Safe.

[@heatherkohlwey8379]

Take down the cards. Some of those roads in IN do have nice scenery. Some of them are so narrow with no shoulders and the trucks go on them. My husband and I got on 26 going east with a large truck and trailer. Big mistake! Thanks for sharing another great ride. Stay warm and God bless.

[@Trucks84]

You claim not to be brave, yet you were strolling around that St. Louis Love's, alone at night, without a care in the world! I KNEW you would talk about being solicited, because it's happened to me both times I've stopped there lol.

[@MATTHEWfromStLouis]

New to the channel from "Trucking Together". Man that part of town is BAD. about 10 years ago I worked down the street for Jacobson Logistics and they wouldn't let us work past 5pm or dark.. Be safe Schmidt.

[@gregthompson995]

Stay warm and keep Opie warm too. As far as the homeless one legged man sounds like you were supposed to meet and help that guy.

[@garycox1274]

Turkey hearts and livers throwing some kelton and some cow brain and we can have a good chili LOL

[@moondog3162]

You boyz stay safe and warm 👍🏻👍🏻......good 🍕 🍕😁😁

[@FastestSN95]

I had a dream I drove through Lootootee . Woke up and saw I was in Loogootee! 🤣

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Lol

[@leonvanarnum298]

Glad your back on the road again....Till Obie keep them little critters to himself.....lol. Wife also enjoys watching your Vids....says its nice to learn new things about Trucking/Trucks things and her words " that stuff there, what's it for" I say just watch Kurt will tell you what's it for. "Well it just makes the Truck run." Sleep Well.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Lol

[@endurorider44]

Always good to see a new notification of a Trucking with Schmidt video----it means quitting time is about one hour away!

[@elijames3041]

That's great be careful

[@michaellindstrom46]

Hey Curt from AZ - Be happy you're not in Sioux City to night - wind chills are to be MINUS 30+ below zero tonight :-(

[@cheesyvideo]

I highly recommend not stopping at that Love's in St. Louis. It's a pretty bad neighborhood. A better choice would be the Love's at MO 370 & MO 141. MO 370 is the alternate freeway across the Missouri River.

[@duaneroepke8840]

Yeah....I'd go to the 370 loves too. Not likely to get bothered and place for Opie to "stretch his legs".

[@rockyrossini4419]

keep the vidio`s coming really enjoy. pet the pup for me

[@michaelgreen4838]

U are where the old BUDS TRUCK STOP WAS AT !!!

[@bryanswing135]

Several things to comment on. 1- that Pilot w/Pizza Hut is terrible to get out of IMO. 2- you were in my neck of the woods (LOL),my company is across the street behind the Peterbilt dealer. I hope you didn't get a truck wash there just a wash-out, they do a terrible job. 3- you when through Loogootee, In.( God's Country). Another great video. I'm a few behind trying to catch up. Talk to you later.

[@wallyblack186]

sir you remind me of my dad he always kelp his truck clean stay safe out there god bless

[@Hoghead221]

Hi! Only one time in 10 years did I ever put additive into tanks, (-15 to -20). If I go south of Cincinnati I put in only what I need then fill up ASAP north of that. Dont ignore most diesal has alchohol in it. By the way, enjoy your channel. First thing I hit each time on KZbin.

[@tomhall7250]

It’s simple Simon …put 100 ga. Of 45deg fuel that’s been under ground before you leave…a bottle of Howes…..all good.

[@andrewclawson3221]

We enjoy watch trucking with schmidt to break boredism and keep me from going crazy

[@charleslee1083]

That motor running sound good to me

[@mileagemaker9925]

I'm old school and agree with you! Let the truck run all night to keep you,Opie and the girl warm !! Glad you're almost home and when you get there and park for the weekend, drain your air tanks and take down your cards 😂😂! Stay safe and have a great weekend and God bless 👍

[@rickphillips3025]

Gotta say those. Lights made huge difference on the apperance of the truck👍 love it

[@aaronpatterson2369]

Just looooove when the people stop a car length OVER the white line at a stop light....

[@jerrysmothers715]

Great to see you on the road again Kurt. I did notice in this video that the new LED headlights are really good lighting up the roadway,,,, at least they sure do for the video,,, stay warm buddy and thanks for sharing these videos with us here!!!!

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

They are much nicer

[@charleshanna3123]

Just Want To Say Thank You Happy Trucking

[@juliosantiago2603]

Hey good video as always love the dog a remember to take down the cards lol see I remember to remind you lol

[@brienwedlock5282]

I love the low growl of First Class

[@truckingwithgerald7532]

That's a fat load,reminds me of my reefer days,haul cars now generally only about 70k gross

[@barryklinedinst6233]

You and Opie stay safe out there. Is it spring yet? The older I get the more I hate winter

[@jimfraraccio916]

Glad you were able to find a good place to stop in St. Louis! Always enjoy when you come through this part of the world. Hope the weight issue worked itself out, and you are staying warm! It is what do they say, chilly...

[@caliboyz8314]

Good night and thank u for the great content like always

[@davidwilliams6645]

Wow you two stay warm

[@mikeeaton251]

Kurt your videos really make my day/ week/ month. Keep up the good work 😉

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Great to hear

[@motyenoham2949]

When you get a flea collar for Opie, get one for yourself!

[@rogersawyer9265]

Got down to -2 in Fremont Nebraska last night.wind chill of -15.certainly not the the coldest but cold enough.Retired so don't have to worry about truck gelling up and everything that goes with trucking in the winter.love watching your travels though.you go to some of the same places I used to.give Opie a belly rub.one helluva dog.

[@brianrivera6705]

KURT got his Pizza Hut and First Class is getting a BATH only thing left is opies cheeseburger today’s gonna be a good day for Kurt and Opie stay safe driver keep the shiny side up greasey side down

[@mileagemaker9925]

Meant to say keep Opie and the fuel warm 👍

[@thewatchmen4920]

To you and your family B SAFE and the 🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺. God protect 🚛💨💨💨

[@donniehodge2548]

Those over gross loads are the ones you have to haul after midnight 👍😁KEEP ON TRUCKIN 🚛 🇺🇲 👍

[@MAX999MAX]

Amazing as always thanks. God bless you

[@MrAdoii99]

Your bravery left ya last winter dont wanna spend 1k to get it turned back on not to mention the hassle that comes with it

[@gtnoslp]

Keep'er between the ditches and the smokies out of your britches!

[@cpenhaligon]

Thanks for sharing stay warm 😊 Kurt say hello to opie woof woof woof 😘

[@dougthiel754]

Anywhere from the Musial bridge to the airport is a fine place to get jacked or shot. A lot of strange people at the J on 61 @ MO/IA state line too.

[@bgilbert5643]

That aint a dream my friend thats a nightmare. Stay warm buddy!

[@preacherpaul7736]

Funny thing, I had a delivery across the street from where the loves is and they were building it, never been back to the area. Stay safe Sir.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Ya im hearing I probably shouldn't go back lol.

[@preacherpaul7736]

@@truckingwithschmidt7120 not a safe neighborhood.

[@marvinelder3828]

Nice video. Always good to see Opie out running around. I bet he is ready for warmer weather too. Stay warm and stay safe.

[@LT.X380]

Thanks for another great video, always interesting. You and Opie stay safe. God bless you 🙏.

[@stacyfernandes2860]

Hey Kurt don’t forget to take down the cards when you get parked

[@Iqbal_sibia]

I feel like I'm driving places i can't physically go right now.. hoping for borders to be open completely but for now i have to settle with your videos Kurt.. keep them coming..🌻💖🌻

[@ededmonds8792]

Thank you.Safe Travel on the Ice Roads.Storms moving across U.S.

[@khaliderregragui6695]

Hi my i wanted to see you im here in Plainfield Indianapolis..next time please

[@brianbelt7919]

There is a loves right off of 370 in St. Louis that I drive by everyday keep the shiny side up safe travels

[@maxihaugh1267]

Glad to see you and Opie. Keep wm coming. stay warm and be safe!!

[@kevinerenwick4415]

Just wondering how many crockpot dinner you have done yet- Kevin 💙💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

No a one lol

[@stevearmstrong8828]

What a special fun trip today .. Looks like you were in Bloomington where I worked 30 + years and then down 231 to Huntingburg where both my parents grew up and I still have cousins there. You would have driven thru Farlen (not even a bump in the road) but that would be the turn ((just south of NWSC Crane) to Odon where I grew up and lived until 1987. Another great video that was close to home to me - thanks for videotaping that part of your trip ....

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Yup and thanks for watching

[@johnmoyer243]

Have a safe ride Kurt

[@mwarner95]

Next time you’re in Indy, connect with me. I will bring you and Opie treats! Also, Huntingburg has an amazing diner :)

[@pauljohnson7486]

you should consider driving for ADL Transport

[@jimmycagnee65]

Its great to see you driving through my stomping ground. You started out on Harding Street in Indy, then drove south on the new I 69 right past my hometown near Bloomington then southwest down to Loogottee. You passed some excellent Amish places to eat down there brother. Stay safe.

[@calendarpage]

I ran to the store for a bit here in Coralville. It was 4 degrees and -10 windchill. My sister in NC thought I was crazy, but, if you're dressed warmly and there's not too much wind, it's not bad. I think it's the wind that does you in at these temps.

[@DLSWV]

The dream and the guy. A sign or coincidence. ?

[@jeffhartson9203]

Stay safe. With all the stuff you have to do, it pays to have a little MacGyver in you.

[@johnpeschke7723]

some very nice winter scenery, thanks.

[@richardmondor1360]

That's has a filter and desiccant inside of it....filters out particles and humidity in the air before it goes to the tanks.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

There we go

[@scottlambert2949]

Drive safe out there Kurt and see you next time

[@stevenbuis4490]

I spent a week at that blue beacon one day for a washout

[@michellejaquez8809]

Awesome video once again. 👍👍👍

[@MA702Tone]

It’s ya know that truck shortage pandemonium thats got this day in time a mess to traverse sir…. You got this!

[@saras4181]

Keep the German warm! Take care & safe travels!

[@virginiabarnett5937]

Hey Kurt it's nice to hear that you are going back to my hometown. Have a great day.

[@jdubs8397]

I think your dream was a sign to give a heads up about homeless guy, sorry I dont feel to bad for you about the temp in pa were goin to bevin - 6 for acouple days at night . I might just blame you for the temp talking about Canada earlier this week . Travel safe

[@gregburgess6884]

Maybe you were supposed to give money to the man with one leg or you would lose a leg. Hey you never know, 👍🇺🇸🚛

[@joeprocopio494]

Hey Kurt,speaking of dreams,oh by the way first class looks great,I had a wreck driving a daycare on i-80 east bound in PA long story short,went down a 40 foot ravine through trees etc.it was in2012 wow lucky I survived,I still have dreams once in a while I still hear those damn trees crackling,anyway be safe keep truckin up whoop-whoop!!!

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Wow

[@janeljohnson-vonhone1893]

Kurt, really enjoy your videos and look forward to your experiences on the road. In episode 496 you have a soundtrack when you were driving. Could you tell me the name of the band that plays the country/western instrumentals? Thanks Say "hi" to Opie for me.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Epidemic music is where I get my music, once I download them it doesn't show the artist.

[@janeljohnson-vonhone1893]

Thanks Kurt. Doing a great job!!! Really enjoy your travels with Opie.

[@garykocker5785]

So even before I watch all of this video my guess is Boars head way back in 2010 we hauled buildings in the flat bed days! They told us we could sleep on job site wow had to run truck an AC all night because of smell! Might have been sold since then.

[@EDLaw-wo5it]

YOU stay safe and havagudun trucker.

[@jda72]

Hey Kurt I live a few miles from exit 98 on I-69 I've put a lot a miles on 231, not a bad run unless it's slick then the crazy four wheelers will drive you nuts. Have a good one back to Iowa.

[@alanunseld4942]

a new video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@waynehammerton5698]

Take care out there Kurt and Opie and don't forget to take the Christmas card's down Kurt

[@bryanjones3089]

Ah man I was in Orange city the other night loading , and it was so cold also Be safe

[@JerryC33333]

Look forward to the where to park to sleep video... I'm fixing to get into the trucking industry and I've always wondered what do you do when you just can't find a spot and you're up against your 14-hours for the day. Love your videos and and cudos to being able to do several a week.... I look forward to all of them. Stay safe!

[@hewhohasnoidentity4377]

I can say in my experience the more tired you are the more creative I got with where to sleep. I'll take a parking ticket over an accident any day and by the time someone would wake me up I'd at least have some sleep. I had many rest breaks on ramps, in weight stations, rest areas, Walmarts, Most unusual was in Austin. I was heading north and already tried several exits looking for parking. Everything was full. I seen other trucks just using the shoulder of the Interstate and eventually I gave in and found a somewhat wide shoulder and went to sleep. Surprisingly nobody said anything. Where you stop to sleep is very specific to the kind of freight you haul and who you work for. Some companies have a policy banning ramps and will immediately terminate if they find out. Some fleets have quiet yards conveniently located. Others make stopping at a yard more hassle than it is worth.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Great to hear, parking is definitely an issue, don't run like me though, I make parking extremely hard if we're to park in truck stops every night. If a person ran like normal guys ,,,,the truck stops can workout. I'm usually parking in dirt lots or on ramps.

[@kenflodstrom]

Great Nice Video Good Day Take Care

[@brianbridle951]

You'll know which leg when you stand. Which way you fall will be the missing leg. lol

[@angryyank]

You will burn off 5 gallons of fuel between the pickup and next scale house easily Kurt my man

[@ricksommers8732]

Better way 2 explain what ur air dryer does is it sucks all the water out of the air system then spits it out

[@tabithasalb9903]

Don't forget to take your cards down. 😉

[@hughcox1375]

You never know something must have influenced you about a one legged man 🤔, l assume the parking issues are due to the new tech running the industry 🤔, safe travels stay warm

[@jackson_68]

63°F here in Dinuba CA today. I am loading oranges for South Dakota...back to the cold. Does your truck have a 12,000# steer axle? My "plastic truck😉" has the 13200# steer axle. That extra is helpful for getting things balanced out. Typically on a 78000+ GVW load my steer is about 12400#.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

I usually run around that 12 on the steer

[@humpty318]

I’ve often wondered why, when, and what caused these current drivers to park all night with their parking lights off. It’s so difficult to park in between two of them in a dark lot. I always keep mine on, that way other drivers can see me. I know most turn off their trucks, but they also have apu’s and epu’s which keep the batteries charged. I guess I missed the memo about five years ago when I started noticing it at night. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

If my trucks running there's always atleast a few on. I love pulling into a truckstop and seeing it all lite up with trucks.

[@timfast8306]

Kurt, Are all your air issues still related to not draining your air tanks a week later?? Nice to see you are not east with all that snow.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

No. Just that one time was, I was just changing filters out today

[@richwoodcock637]

You need a APU.

[@garyw8481]

Better yet, a Green Apu.

[@theminotaurtrucker2419]

Bring back the 48’s, just think how many front hoods would be saved by today’s drivers at truck stops. Lol

[@michaelselman9885]

Hi there Kurt & Opie. Yet another great vlog. Thank you for taking us along. Darn fleas anyway.😆 I was really taking back when you had talked about your dream of losing 1 of your legs in an accident & meeting a man that had lost his left leg. A near & dear friend of my had lost his left leg back in '95 in a terrible accident when he was driving a flat bed tow truck. He was hauling 1 car & towing 1 behind him. He went head on with a conventional tractor trailer hauling swinging beef on a 2 lane HWY in Kansas. The other driver broke his arm. They both were lucky enough 2 "walk away" from it. This near & dear friend went back 2 trucking until other health issues came along & he passed 8 years ago of a massive heart attack. He is greatly loved & missed. We do wonder where these dreams come from. Maybe they come 2 us 2 slow down a bit & continue 2 drive with care. God is our pilot. Keep on truckin' Kurt.💕🙏🏼