Don't Try To Figure Out Trucking Because You Won't

[@michaellake5269]

Nothing pissed me off more than some idiot blocking the fuel island!!!!

[@nephewbob7264]

100% correct about DOT hours of service VS the variables of human's natural cycles. ELDs are for robots, not Drivers.

[@ralgith]

Yup. When I get into the situation Schmidt was in, I sometimes have to stop and take a 15-20 minute nap in order to be safe. If I can't do that at my mandatory 30 minute break, it is just lost time. Which sucks.

[@MDR62MULES]

The oldies are the goodies. 24yrs and still runnin strong!

[@jeffmcgrath2202]

Kurt I should tell you as a fellow night person yes, 25+ years of night shift I understand how hard it is to sleep on command. I use yours and others content to decompress from a night on a dock. Don’t get me wrong you’re not boring the sound of the truck and your conversation is what helps me.

[@magigooter2096]

Only a year in and have a thesis on trucking: You have no real say and everything you do is what you _have_ to do. I don't mind it, but I hear you on the lopsided sleep situations. Safety second. Clock first.

[@glider7675]

Go with the reman engine +warranty much safer. Have experienced this same scenario with an explorer, although I went the cheaper route, it lasted 6 month’s. Out about $7500 my bad. No more fords for me😊

[@ANDREASRIAL]

9:45 beautiful sound, be safe

[@markrobison9770]

Sounds like tater is going to have to drive the flatbed for a while and troy is going to have to fix up the bronco

[@thewatchmen4920]

SCHIMDT. You have a lot on your mind. One should be involved in your decision on remembering that your daughter will be putting lots of miles going back and forth for school, band practice, sports, home visiting. You need a piece of paper that will cover damage for as many miles and years as possible. Compare the difference on IF by chance you might purchase another 🛻 with a better deal. What ever your choice is good luck . Safe travels SCHIMDT 🚛💨💨💨💨

[@annschmidt9699]

We want Opie to come along❤

[@barrystracner8554]

Watching when you first started without Opie, I never thought having a dog with you would make that much difference. It shows on your face you miss him. Seeya next time.

[@kodythexton4034]

Those LED cab lights look great!

[@stevenbuis4490]

When my wife’s immaculate 2011 explores water pump went and the motor seized with 140;000 miles I didn’t want to put a dime in it. Sold for $1500. The guy put a junkyard motor and sold it to a woman he worked with. Bought a TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. OH WHAT A FEELING!

[@God.bless.America.forever]

Missed the stop sign also.

[@heatherkohlwey8379]

I finally got a break to watch this video. Enjoyed it as always. Go with a rebuilt. You have a warranty, and you know what you have for the rest of the vehicle. If you spend the same on a different vehicle, odds are you'll end up with junk. Safe travels, and God bless.

[@horseplop9]

Best channel on the tube. Enjoy the hot 🔥 summer

[@anthonymissirlis3710]

probably cheaper putting that on a down payment on a new car ( a few cars come in awd other than subaru ) co-sign for her and let her pay payments on it . good for her credit score and history especially at her age . i bought a new 2023 car because it was actually cheaper to pay car note and full coverage insurance than keep on fixing my car with these prices nowadays

[@jcsully]

This is why people are so far in debt. Let's see.... Cheaper to spend $30000 plus interest, or $7500. The logic makes no sense. You could buy THREE engines, and redo the interior, and paint it, and still have money left over. Common sense has left the building.

[@anthonymissirlis3710]

@@jcsully i had a car with 184000+ miles on it that ended up needed an engine and a few other things for $9000 !. and that car was costing on avg $500 a month in maintenance last year and a half. so i donated the car and put that $9000 down a new 2023 with factory warranty on it plus i got a dealership maintenance package up to 100k miles for an extra $5 a month through my credit union and both car note and full coverage insurance are just under $500 a month ... for me this new car is better than the old one for basicly the same cost , might not be for you or everyone

[@reggiehowze1891]

Hey Kurt!! 100 degrees plus for the next week here in Coffeeville Alabama. Brutal.

[@Al_Nunnery]

👋 ohhh no.. wow. 🙏 Prayin pray for the best decision making skills

[@Lostagain9859]

Kurt. What are those giant statues at the get on ramp after you left sap brothers? I have seen them before on your videos but can’t tell what they are. Just think though a long block for a big truck is 25-30K without any labor or the components on the side of the engine. Ouch!!!

[@stevejoramo8013]

It is pieces of the twin towers in NYC. A way to remember the 9-11 attacks.

[@charlesmyers7193]

Several years ago I had a Chevy Caprice, . They wanted 5500 dollars for a rebuilt engine.

[@ralgith]

Kurt, we don't really hear the fans much. You don't need to worry about it ;)

[@waynehammerton5698]

I hope you're all keeping well Kurt

[@tabithasalb9903]

Be safe out there.

[@MrRld1960]

If the Government want to keep ELDs and they really care about safety, then eliminate the 70-hour limit.

[@tomrubis5001]

That sounds like when I was in the Army - 8 years of doing this only to turn around and do that and then repeat!😆😆😆

[@scottycollins1829]

Gr8 Vid Mr Kurt!!!!!

[@Chuck59ish]

My sister had the engine replaced in her 2011 KIA SUV, it cost $ 7,500 CDN for the new engine from Korea, they don't stock engines in Canada, go figure, so they have a new engine warranty of 10-years now,, both my sister and her husband are in the 70s like me and they don't want to have to pay for a new vehicle at their ages, it was the engine instead, runs great now, just like a brand new 2011 KIA.

[@horseplop9]

Wow Canada is soo expensive. I could never live there.

[@Chuck59ish]

@@horseplop9But that's $ 7,500 CDN, it's about $ 5,430 USD.

[@bobmoroney3643]

Poor Opie was left at home. SoooSaaad

[@horseplop9]

Ya that bothers me also

[@EDLaw-wo5it]

Not only trucking is messed up. Seems I can’t figure out lots of the anymore. We just keep on keeping on. I would go with the rebuilt with warranty. Just saying. Stay safe and havagudun.

[@Jorgeola757]

Hey Kurt , Wow , I would go with the rebuilt engine if you can get a 2 year warranty. How about the transmission ? Are you going to consider the overhaul on that ?

[@jerryhubbard4461]

The value of that car Jorgeola is not worth rebuild engine and tranny. Used engine that was taken car off from a wreck is the way to go. You never know what you get with a re-build warrantee or not.

[@Jorgeola757]

@@jerryhubbard4461 I can see your point. Thanks

[@dave550821]

DUHH you are suppose to flip the off switch in the middle of your back when you start your 10 hour break, then flip it to “on” when your break is over. They were suppose to go over that in the last safety meeting.😂

[@thomassackett4091]

ELD logs convinced me time to go home...permanently. I trucked new york to la ca with kodak film to the studios....3rd morning delivery....solo. LOVED IT ! The last wild west was bussing rock stars on tours...till that ended. I see they load you heavy in the nose....i loaded my trailer to avoid that. (i know you can't)

[@psg6314]

Great video and rebuilt engine is the way to go if you have a long time on the warranty and is the $ 7,500 with install or just engine

[@ronnieterry4916]

It's much better using the paper log. I know all about the ten hour break and then we'll now you can drive up to eleven hours during the next fourteen hours. I remember when ten hours was the maximum hours to drive during one shift then eight hours of break. Used engines are way over prices on light trucks and cars. Buying a used engine from a junk yard is definitely risky?

[@NoName-zq6ic]

Fishin Rod, Missouri River, Chicken Livers, have i missed anything?

[@chadluper5943]

I have 2016 ford fusion , just had to replace the motor , $9000. With a 3 yr warranty, I feel your pain .

[@dashhoundlover2837]

HELLO KURT GREAT VIDEO TRUCK LOOKS SHARP ! BE BLESSED STAY SAFE 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸✊✊

[@rolfsinkgraven]

nice one again thnx.

[@rich-mp6dm]

That white land star that was blocking the fuel island passed you

[@Bogieking78]

That's okay, I used to haul Miller beer from Syracuse down to New Jersey and back again. Just back and forth. Course, this was back in the 80's when I drove.

[@RobertSchied-b6w]

Check on a crate motor could be cheaper just a thought.!

[@gatheraround2620]

Yes...well...this happens when a government prints $1 trillion a year, and the rest of the world says, "Forget the dollar." The inflation comes home to roost. The only thing mitigating the inflation at this point is that there are enough other countries printing money faster.

[@raykrv6a]

I own a RAM HD with Cummins, but hang out on the RAM 1500 board too. Guy's 5.7 went to heck. New 5.7 can be had for $6700, plus install. That's a lot. I would go with the reman myself. Need to drive more loads. At least your runs are fairly easy.

[@robj1234]

better top up your blinker fluid next stop must be getting low.

[@jamesupton143]

When you get home you give Opie a belly rub for me.

[@SG-ze9no]

That is a lot of money for a engine, wow 😮 could get a new/used car for 10 thou, of course from someone who you trust and all. Great video, thank you for sharing your day with us 😊 be safe 👍😊😁🦮🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺

[@dougbaumeister3268]

Piece of mind is worth everything when she leaves for school. You trade it in, you don't know what you have again, but a worry.

[@SamuelManaole]

I can't believe some truckers just park at the fuel Isle and block others in. You shouldn't ever have to back out and if someone was behind you then everyone is jamed up. The stations should have lot patrol enforcing better parking restrictions (ticket them) .

[@stevek3036]

Ouch regarding the engine situation - thing is how much is it worth as-is and how much will you need to spend to replace the car if you scrap it? If the car is otherwise good and the Son likes it its probably financially cheaper to repair the engine?

[@heath5838]

Hey there Kurt, love the channel and was able to meet you once. I have a question about your camera. I’m wanting to make vids for my family and wondering what camera you use. Thanks!!

[@LeBlancfirewood]

Don't you ever miss a shift

[@76chiefskingdom]

I just noticed you had one of those turn knobs on your steering wheel, aren't they illegal?

[@thomasthibedeau]

I like your truck but to many gauges for me. Love the sound of the engine. Better to put a new engine in a vehicle than it is to buy a new vehicle.

[@scottycollins1829]

That's what LARGECARS have lots of gauges & chrome!!!!!!

[@njb7209]

Nothing to consider, because it's your daughter, go with the better engine.❤

[@gerrycassidy1111]

when your getting loaded or tipped live do you ever get asked to hand in your keys..we get it all the time here in the uk

[@amillionmileride]

That’s pretty rare here.

[@LarryTrawicki]

Breaker19,10-4 Schmidt

[@MrRld1960]

Why isn't more made of the fact that the DOT exempts livestock haulers from using ELDs because they said they couldn't do their job safely. If they can't, how can others?

[@ScottBoggs-ml2qn]

Live animals

[@MrRld1960]

@@ScottBoggs-ml2qn You missed the point, I guess. The last I've seen the people on the roads were " live ". The point is, the DOT is saying ELDs are not safe, and that drivers need to fudge/lie to be safe. ELDs count every single minute and paper logs give drivers 15-minute leeway on every duty change.

[@michaellake5269]

OK, I will finally ask. What are the doo dads with the white covers on your mirror frames? Thought I knew about truckin' but I have no idea what those are.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Just brighter lights for when I'm alone on the highways

[@Lostagain9859]

They are just off road lights Kurt uses on the 2 lane roads with no traffic to see better.

[@michaellake5269]

Thanks. I was embarrassed to ask.@@truckingwithschmidt7120

[@amillionmileride]

Off road lights. Or, if turned 180°, our answer to the jerk that won’t shut off the high beams.

[@EdmondBouchard-sy3ml]

Hi Kurt I don't know if just me but that white w900 at the pump just pass you? Take care and be safe.

[@wilburroth5150]

I miss Opie! 😭 I would go with the rebuild and a warranty. You don`t really know what you will get with a used engine. Livers......YUCK !

[@ronaldallen8765]

Where is Opie?

[@claudiolaskos8148]

👋🤔👍 mais barato e' vc arrumar o motor em casa.

[@Jorgeola757]

What's up Kurt ?

[@Cinchy2017]

Sell more merchandise pay for that engine.

[@happy2win]

No Opie! Boo Boo

[@huskerboy3471]

Hi

[@timkratzer2764]

Don't you know your supposed to take your government mandated 30 minute break at the fuel island lol

[@kathiehumerick4694]

Where's OPIE KURT. We need more OPIE cvh

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

I left him home because of the heat

[@sunnyray2048]

🍭SWEET🍭Luv the nite time driving🚛🙏🏼💖👍🏻🌞

[@williambillwaynerobertson930]

Kurt you're absolutely right about the dot 10hr break, they don't know if the driver is sleeping I have seen driver's on there 10 in truckstops in Illinois playing poker machines and another guy walked to a bar, govt regulations but they have noway of checking on drivers status. I personally think govt should not regulate a drivers work ethic I know guys who can run 24,36 48 hrs with no sleep and have never had a accident when they get tired they'll pull over and nap. I guess the new automated trans brought out a whole new breed of truckers and the older drivers are paying the price.🤙🇺🇸

[@MrRld1960]

Bull crap. The Government has to regulate a driver's hours because the fact is, some people or companies can't regulate themselves.

[@magigooter2096]

​​@@MrRld1960And now we have a deluge of people in a rush to get parking before the clock is up and parking in dangerous places because they don't have time to get to the next truck stop. There's no way to engineer safety-minded people. They either are or they aren't.

[@MrRld1960]

YOU give the perfect reason why the Government has to regulate drivers. NO reason why a person must run 24-36 or 48 hrs. without sleep/rest.

[@MrRld1960]

@@magigooter2096 Eliminate the 70-hour limit and ELDs could be used as a time clock. More rest areas are needed, with food courts in them.

[@magigooter2096]

@@MrRld1960 Agreed on the need for more parking. It's ridiculous out on the East Coast where gas 'n' sips aren't even an option most of the time.

[@florentinomartinez6507]

Trucking is a mess going to get worse thats y I retierd

[@jcsully]

GET OFF MY LAWN!!!!!

[@danielmoorefield5371]

Chicken Livers....YUM

[@erikpaultje5067]

Where is opie your german friend

[@timothyosborn1697]

You think putting an engine in the Explorer is expensive? Try purchasing a new car...

[@steveschmitt5137]

Mr. Schmidt, the best loss is your first loss.........sell the Exploder it is not worth the money. Put .your daughter in an off lease vehicle with low mileage and have a piece of mind. Your Exploder was your wife's vehicle from new and taken care of, and look what you're having to do. You're a Ford guy I know, but ......stay safe out there.

[@areenakju]

👍👍👍👍👍👍🚒

[@chadharmon5716]

i have a love hate relationship with trucking mostly hate lol

[@michaellake5269]

Ditch the Ford and buy a Chevy. You will never recoup the money you spend on an engine. 5K for an engine that you know nothing about? Kurt, you're smarter than that.

[@polockdan1]

👍✌

[@johnreed663]

Have Long Haul Larry rebuild it for you. Great Video!!!

[@cynnail395]

Get her a new vehicle. If not you're the NEW Uber dad. We did the fix as you go with first daughter...NO FUN. The coldest most miserable nights taking care of stupid car stuff, worried about safety . Exhausted going to work the next day. Do yourself and your Whole family a favor and get a new vehicle for her.

[@willsmith4119]

ne

[@kevinhilgendorff1973]

Let's start a go fund me for Tater tart!!!!

[@kenhofer8063]

Why don’t you just write her a cheque for 10,000 grand problem solved

[@kevinhilgendorff1973]

@kenhofer8063 I wish that would be that easy that's why I suggested a go fund me

[@caseyfiedler2848]

Trucking?

[@michaellake5269]

I always loved Sapp Bros. truck stops.

[@myronbedner989]

Put him on Bone head truckers the Land Star driver.

[@LT.X380]

👍👍🇺🇲

[@MrRld1960]

The Government has to regulate a driver's hours because the fact is, some people or companies can't regulate themselves. Some drivers just aren't smart enough to stop and rest and some companies would want you to run 24/7.

[@davewhite5258]

You're a damn good truck driver, but you walk a tiny bit slow, may as well get a handicap placard like your "handicapped" friend Alice, Do they have handicap semi parking spaces?

[@jti2007]

Yes there are handicap parking spots in truck stops. I know I’m going to be in the minority opinion here but I actually enjoy TWS more when Opie isn’t with him.

[@amillionmileride]

Your comment is quite rude. Why do we need to rush everywhere all the time? And was it really necessary to bring up the medically disabled? I know several drivers that legally have a handicap badge. And you want to know why they have that badge? One lost his leg in ‘Nam, the others carry shrapnel from ‘Nam.

[@davewhite5258]

@@amillionmileride Yeah well Alice don't deserve a handicap placard, she's just to lazy to walk

[@acidheadzzz]

8:44 :) I get a laugh when I hear you Americans calling your signals your blinkers. We in Canada call it a signal because it signals to others what we intend to do however in America you like to blink it, or blinker it to others what your intentions are 😉 blink 😉 blink So I’m sorry for poking fun at you about that :)