First Semi Trucking Lesson - Hauling Corn on the Farm

Onyx's first trucking Lesson! He will be on 18 wheels in no time!
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Edited By: Becky Johnson

[@viprgaming641]

Nice to see Onyx adding more to his skills. He'll be running the farm before long

[@Pep8691]

Don't worry Onyx.. we ALL learned shifting a standard by rounding off the edges of the gears until they were smooth enough to mesh together properly!! 👍

[@VanHeerdeFarms]

I learned on a 1999 international silage truck… the gears were already rounded off…😅

[@ChiefBerry]

Did you have the handle of "Grinder"?

[@PikaChu-fy5pt]

As we say, "grind it till you find it!"

[@VanHeerdeFarms]

@@PikaChu-fy5pt that’s the spirit!🤣

[@Delbert127]

I was wondering would a between the rows episode of the transporter sitting in the corner be a fun walk around episode before the race season ensues be fun. I always love looking at them as much as the latemodels they tote around.

[@fl5337]

I came across your videos on KZbin and my hat off to all of you for the work you do. Your children are very lucky. I was very moved by your work.

[@thebulldogchefs203]

So nice to see that Jim is part of the cast again.

[@Rubey4792]

Former farm kid here. My parents figured learning to drive on the farm would be safer then learning blind in Drivers Ed. I knew how to drive before I was 13 years old. Go Onyx go!

[@farmpro_farmer8737]

I started at 8years on fieldwork on the home farm👌 Best lesson in my life 🥰

[@caseycouch1660]

I was given a 1960 Ford F 100 in 1964 to learn with along with a 60 diesel JD as my own equipment. I was 6 years old at the time

[@workinprogress5936]

@@farmpro_farmer8737 City kid here. There was no way in hell my dad was ever going to let me do drivers ed in HS. There are a few choice words he used when I talked about it. but we'll leave that for another day. I was lucky enough to have learned racing carts and then when I was old enough, through mountain roads all by 14. State made it mandatory for me to take drivers ed 1 year prior to getting my license. That instructor never knew what was coming. Side note: I miss my 59 Chevy Apache LB SS.

[@caseycouch1660]

58 years later I gave my 2007 cayenne to my 9 year old daughter

[@diamondjim7560]

Same here. Learned to drive a tractor at 10. Made learning to drive a car a bit easier.

[@steveningram9578]

I like when Jim is around. He’s a character, that’s a good thing.

[@taklfarms2575]

Couple more years and I'm with ya! 10YO now. So you know what he is doing already lol.

[@pedrogunner9750]

I have a heavy equipment company and we used to have a “Jim”. His name was Billy and he was an incredible hand, but also everyone’s friend/dad/grandpa. Having those old boys around is something every company needs. Unfortunately Billy passed away a few years ago and left a big hole in our company. Here’s to hiring older guys to help out!

[@jimmorris1002]

Kudos to you, Dad, for teaching your son 'how to' on the farm. I began at the age of 10 helping, driving, and often destroying small things, but rather than being yelled at, my father would explain what I did incorrectly and how not to do that again. He was an extremely loving and patient mentor.

[@BrooksFarms_est1950]

I started driving a truck when I was 8 started pulling a trailer when I was 10 can’t wait till I’m 18 to get my CDL

[@gailp9432]

Great job Onyx. Learn as many Life Lessons as you can while you’re young. Ask Jim and your grandfather all the questions you can. It will serve you well.

[@Budd56]

As a truck driver for the last 45 years I still remember the first time. Good job kid 👍👍✌️

[@garypillischafske1425]

driving a 13 speed at 11yrs old on the farm and to the elevator. No one ever questioned my age. Of course that was in the late 50’s. Onyx is blessed to have such a great family.

[@gerry6835]

Advice from a former trucking company owner: Keep and maintain what you have for power units. You don’t drive them enough to wear them out. The new stuff is more expensive to purchase and maintain! Put your capital towards other farm purchases.

[@neutchain7838]

That makes so much sense.

[@laurakelly1138]

I totally agree.. you don’t have to put government juice into those trucks

[@MillennialFarmer]

That's been our strategy so far. Nowadays we can get some pretty decent trucks for a reasonable price again so it's been tempting

[@laurakelly1138]

@@MillennialFarmer I bet it is tempting. But you don’t have payments on these trucks and you know what you have in your trucks as well. That is something to think about. But on the other hand if you needed to have a tax write off to help out your operation then by all means get another truck.

[@AlexDettmann-sn3zy]

​@@MillennialFarmer i think your kids should get Instagram

[@chrisspence1831]

Nice to see Onyx being taught how to drive truck by his Dad. It could come in handy down the road. Learning a trade at a young age never hurts. Even if he’s just taking laps around the farm for now. God bless all farmers.

[@rumriverpikelake]

Thanks for taking us with on the truck driving lesson.

[@Wayfarer001]

I really like your style,unspoken real world issues,especially farmers,like mental healtth,and the program that assists farm families after a loss. My son ,Christopher Jr,was 35,he turned heartbreak into heroism by being an organ doner,and he is saving at least 3 lucky folks lives,and maybe more. Be careful your Empath is sjowing.. Good man.ty

[@dorkasaurus9007]

I learned to drive our ‘95 Mack ch613 with a maxitorque transmission three years ago when I was 13. That transmission is so smooth, all you do is give it some rpm’s or back it down a few, and before you know it the gear falls right in with barely any pressure. I’m glad we still have that Mack 😂.

[@erikowren7894]

Lol i love Jim, we missed him. Thanks Becky for leaving that in. Made me lol so loud my wife jumped. 😂. We love Church too Jim.

[@BruceHubbell]

Wow Zak … Onyx is one of the most fortunate teenagers EVER ! … such a great lesson to watch a young man grow up with responsibility and rewards .. Love watching you guys

[@FromLandVegemiteSamich]

It’s always good to keep an old faithful truck around incase a new one goes down plus onyx can do practice laps on his own and hooking and unhooking trailers around the yard

[@jameswarfield4152]

Every time I watch one of your post, I am just amazed of all the mechanics that goes into farming. It amazes me how you keep up on all of it. Very impressed with your son Onyx, works way more than most young men I know and not to mention he is doing school work and if I remember you said he plays on a hockey team.

[@danmustard5879]

Go back and look at the film, you have a leak on the hose fittings at the connector on the loader. Great to see kids learning how to drive the same as I did many years ago.

[@noelanderson8915]

An Aussie here, defniitely not a farmer but had cousins bought up on the farm as my Uncles worked on Sugar Cane Farms for many and I was fortunate to spend lots of school holidays on these farms. The boys didn't drive back then but spent some time on tractors with my uncles. They were mainly riding around on horses and went pig shooting with the adults early in their lives. I really did appreciate my times on those farms, most of them having swimming areas right close by. I really do enjoy your videos. Thanks....

[@melfallen6673]

It’s great to see the help you Millennials get from your Hollywood staff. That’s neat. 🤣👍🏻😁🙏🏻🇺🇸🌽

[@maccer16]

Nice to see Jim back. Thanks for sharing what life on your farm looks like.

[@philipharper7509]

Keep it up Onyx! 27 yr old here still learning something new every year with the farm trucks. Biggest tip I can give you is take your time. As you let of the fuel pedal, start pushing shifter out. Then wait. Wait some more…. Then it slips right into next gear!

[@user-qe3po5zd4w]

Great to see a young man learning to do the pm's on machinery and not just the driving part. Got to learn how to take care or our machines and they will take care of us.

[@Cox_Farms-55]

Looked like Onyx had a fun time learning to drive the semi im about his same age and learned to drive our Pete like 2 years ago

[@charlestallardy5685]

The stuff that he learns at 14 years old he will never forget.

[@TheBest-ob1kj]

Good job Onyx, good to see Father and Son working the farm. Good to see Jim back at it too.

[@MidMoFarmer]

I’m glad I’m not the only one that makes a mess while doing maintenance

[@panhandleoff-roadranch2212]

Watching you teach your son brings back fond memories of my grandpa teaching me to drive. Thank you for being a responsible father!!!!

[@adrianshjadesheehan9991]

Your a great dad the way you get on with your son your a brillant guy

[@kevinpetre7445]

Seeing his confidence grow with every shift! Love the lesson a real Dad there

[@joannford5860]

Awesome, you're amazing what you get done every day!

[@stevebiddle8912]

Always enjoy seeing Onyx and Jim. Love watching you teach Onyx how to drive the semi!!

[@robertmoore7199]

My Mom was hauling wheat at 12 on their 5000 acer ranch. Later one of her jobs was as a school bus driver, grinding flat gears better on her first day than the "Kids" that needed more time to learn to listen for the moment to JAM the gear! They had automatic busses but the rookies all had to drive the old gearboxes. LOL. Hauling real lives.♥❤

[@rodrobinson3657]

I was probably Onyx age the first time I drove a grain truck. It was 1947 Chevy signal axle and it was on the road! That was around 1968. I also did some farming the year my father passed away. I loved it as a kid.

[@James_JP_]

Just awesome to see wisdom being passed from one generation to another. The way things used to be. That young man will start off life with so many skill sets to make sure he can be productive and successful individual. Great to see.

[@charleslynch7274]

Great to see him up in the semi he will be hauling corn to the plant in no time

[@ericmillergppianoman8611]

I started driving solo at 11, driving the grain cart while my uncle ran the combine. Did it on the go with a JD 80. It really taught me some lifelong lessons.

[@erictrace]

Go Onyx go, that’s how all of us former farm kids learned how to drive, in the Farm yard. Very happy to see you out in the Garage with your Dad and Jim, keep up the good work!

[@jeffstoodley6155]

It's so good seeing Jim back.

[@richardburguillos3118]

Watching Father and Son working together…. Priceless… Great seeing Jim. Oh, and that actor playing the Millennium Farmer, he’s pretty good.

[@billjoat]

WOW!!! Was that Isla in the back seat?? She has grown since the last time she was seen here!!

[@jeffmcbride469]

Has been so fun over the years watching Onyx learn new skills to help dad and grandpa!

[@wyatt9144]

I'm glad no one here is complaining he's driving without a CDL. I learned to drive at 12 years old on the dirt backroads with my grandpa. He pulled over and said, "I'm gonna let you drive." I looked at him like he had three heads. Even had the splitter hooked up on the back of the truck.

[@PikaChu-fy5pt]

Well, he's on his own property so... Plus you can't get a CDL till 18 (21 to go OTR).

[@lstone.09]

Farmers don't need a CDL if they own the equipment and their hauling their own product or equipment.

[@tomcander3669]

Blah blah blah!

[@wyatt9144]

@@PikaChu-fy5pt Right, so I’m glad no one is complaining he doesn’t have one yet is driving a truck.

[@wyatt9144]

@@lstone.09 Again, which is why I’m glad no one is complaining he doesn’t have a CDL.

[@TracyGossett]

I just got my CDL in September at 46 years old. I wish I had grown up on a farm.

[@leddielive]

Really good to see Jim back at the farm & that you're taking good care of him, I'm sure he'll make a full recovery & will be fighting fit in time to sink a two track nice & deep in the Minesota mud somewhere, ah good times.

[@gregstone1306]

Onyx my first was a "48" gmc 2 ton. Straight gear no syncro transmission. My grandfather would laugh an say "grind me a pound while ya at it" good times and I miss them.

[@JDB43]

OMG. I Love Jim!!!! He’s a great man!!!

[@cliffordarnoldussen]

It is very neat to see your son working right alongside you. I had my daughter he worked right alongside of me on the farm too. It’s really neat to have your family work with you and he looks like he really wants to learn. At least he ain’t sitting in the house playing videos. He wants to learn something about really father.

[@Ham68229]

Jim really is good people. Good to see him back even if only briefly. Double clutching will help find those gears. Great video as always

[@chadmark88]

TEACH that boy RIGHT . . never touch the clutch unless you are starting off or stopping !!! Good job, Onyx !!! ( I loved the signature Onyx "Eye Roll" when he got it right, too )

[@madranchtrucker6955]

Floating is the only way to go. 🚛💨

[@CarolMeyer-pv5ub]

It might work well on flat surfaces with little strain on the gears, but not well on mountains and 80,000+ pounds of load. 40 years driving heavy loads. Clutch to help get out of gear, but not when putting it in gear. My teachers had a lot of experience too

[@dubious6718]

Floating must be an American thing..

[@madranchtrucker6955]

@CarolMeyer-pv5ub you can still float on grades, just not nearly as easily. I do it with my little 10 spd all the time up in the PNW fully loaded. Just gotta be quick with it. I do agree a little clutch now and then when it's being sticky definitely helps.

[@mikekidd1417]

My pops tried teaching me that way. I learned double clutching was a lot easier on equipment until ya understand to float!

[@Robert.Lee1989]

I learned on the my mom’s family farm. I used to help out my grandpa and uncle back in the summers and he’d let me drive the old farm trucks around and skid steers,tractors etc. Was a lot of fun and great memories I had with my grandpa. Miss you poppa!

[@jeepxj]

I can be driving truck all harvest long never miss a shift. the SECOND the boss man gets in its like I never shifted a gear in my life.

[@PresidentRy]

I work for a JD dealer here in Michigan, we sell oil drain plug kits by no spill systems that replace the standard drain plug and has an attachable tube to drain oil into a bucket without getting everywhere.

[@pricekimbrough5310]

The videos are coming out a lot faster now that spring has sprung. I appreciate it too

[@diamondjim7560]

IKR. Not going to hit 2m going 6 weeks between videos. Edit: Really want to see Anna get that tractor ride. 😊

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Seasonal youtuber. :)

[@HAWKSTA24]

Wow you are very observant 🙄

[@charlesheald1782]

Onyx using the tried and true "grind it till you find it" method of shifting that we all used in the beginning. Gets a little easier once you get off of that soft driveway, plus he needs to get the confidence to rev her up a little more.

[@steveh4098]

They don’t make them like old Jim anymore. Glad that he is back working.

[@chrisewing1392]

I was 13 when my uncle taught me how to drive the big truck. 13 speed. Thought I was the king of the world. Got my cdl at 21 and have been driving big trucks for 24 years now.

[@jimmyfishburn7894]

Darn! Can't sleep so turned on the computer to have you open the door and say, "Afternoon Jim". Good laugh. watching it all. Then back to beds.

[@beckyumphrey2626]

It is awesome seeing Onyx taking an interest in becoming a farmer.

[@dangerrangerlstc]

As a truck mechanic, keep those KW as long as you can. Guaranteed they're more reliable than the new ones out today. Good job Onyx on learning early. When youre shifting, dont force it too hard. Should be able to just use your fingertips to feel it go in gear. Dont be in a rush to shift. Big trucks dont move quick, so you domt have to shift them quick either. Your transmission will thank you.

[@7viewerlogic670]

Agree.

[@Ada-zn3pw]

Great seeing Onyx helping with the spring maintenance and learning to trucks. The lessons we learn as farm kids are invaluable throughout life. Great job Onyx and Dad as well.

[@Yoyo_724]

I learned to drive truck at 13-14 years old. The best way to learn is to have dad right there in the passenger seat teaching you for sure.!!!! Hell yeah Onyx keep it up guys🤙

[@dixienormous126]

First time for me was a beer run into town on a snowy night. Dad told me to pull into an old abandoned strip mall parking lot and told me to cut some donuts and play around. Got back on the main road and "he said see how that's done? Do that shit somewhere else besides the hay fields, I'm tired of bouncing around " 😂😂

[@davidmahoy4478]

Learning to drive farm trucks is the best way to learn, especially in a semi. This was also very interesting showing how much maintenance you have to do getting ready for the next season. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@Therealqueenshepherdartimis]

I learned how to drive a truck a few years back from my dad, and the best thing he did for me was show me the basics. Then he got out and let me drive around by myself. I was nervous with him sitting there watching me, but within a few minutes after being by myself, I had it mostly figured out.

[@MarcusWipf-gt5vb]

Teach them young life on the farm best experience ever...

[@M.BFarms]

Thanks to the talented and smart video editor to leaving the Jim-ism in. That's gold

[@jdinnis]

I love those NOCO boosters. Never used one on a semi, but they have started every other motor I have ever used them on.

[@fraserbuckley-wilson4839]

honestly ive been waiting for this day! knew it was coming one day!

[@RoadRunner-yu8cu]

just remember Onyx, If ya can't Find it, Grind it! lol btw...Happy Birthday bro

[@chuckbearden9709]

Thank You & You’re Family ,, Thanks for the Great Farm Adventure. And by the way go to Virginia to Volvo manufacturer and by a Real nice Volvo semi 💯☕️🇺🇸👍✅

[@138NastyNate]

Atta boy Onyx. Listen to your pops you dont know how lucky you are to have a Dad like you have..Great job Dad its nice to see some of the old ways still being used when it comes to teaching the next Generation. Keep up the good work. God Bless our American Farmers and Ranchers.

[@thr8061]

When I was a kid in the '70s, one day my Dad called up and said "Hey, drive they truck out to the field I'm planting corn in. I need more fertilizer". First, yes, we had to load our 6 x 36" corn planter with bags of seed & 66 2/3 lb bags of fertilizer. Second, that field was several miles away. Third, I was 12 and it was a 2 ton truck. I did not think too much about it. I jumped in and drove the 6 speed manual over to him. I even waved at the sherrif deputy when we passed. It was not a big deal back then.

[@tamiller84]

My uncle always used to say, "Thank goodness its got rubber gears :-)" Busted out laughing when he finally found the gear. Thanks for all your hard work Becky editing the videos.

[@stevenphare5455]

During harvest season the only time you saw your friends was either at the grain elevator or at the movies on Friday night. Every boy drove grain truck and worked the fields. Loved onyx life👍❤️

[@markbowling3475]

Can I please borrow you production crew ? They put the grease , oil, etc back on yourself to make it look like Zach did something, neat trick . All kidding aside tks for sharing and sure is good to see Jim back around the farm !

[@rnedisc]

I remember you asked if you showed the hounds too much on camera and I forgot to comment. The answer is no. Never stop filming the dogs. Dogs are awesome!

[@chelseahoagland6252]

I agree with these people I was hauling wheat to town on 15 miles of gravel when I was 12.

[@markyoull6744]

onyx is an impressive young man great job you and becky are doing

[@Vulture0899]

I remember being taught by my dad how to drive a truck, a lot of cursing and putting me on terrible tight roads with a loaded lowboy... Was he the best teacher? Probably not, but it makes you learn fast

[@finn_sheldon]

Wow what a great dad you are Zack teaching ur kids the way of farming it’s such a wonderful thing to see great videos keep it up

[@billjoat]

The battery pack/// The hands-down BEST thing you've bought recently as long as it works as good as mine!!

[@loganreimers122]

When you said you were going to change one of the sweeps for the new guys, I thought for sure you were going to pull out one of the squeaky hammers 😂

[@therealRustyShackleford]

Keep in mind that the NOCO jump pack will NOT like intake heaters like the one on the Peterbilt. Really no way around it either. Those packs are like drag racing...real hard and fast for a real short time. It will do fine on a large engine without an intake heater though.

[@lenniedavis1294]

You are one of the coolest dads ive ever seen. Wtg. Subbing.

[@davidcoblentz7468]

As a former farm kid by the time I was 13 , I was driving tractors semi's etc. By the time I was 16 drivers, Ed was a breeze. I wish my parents would have home schooled me that would been amazing.

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Be proud! You just became my first KZbin subscription 👍🏻

[@MillennialFarmer]

Thank you!

[@SSchradle]

The smile as he's shifting is great!

[@samueljoejr5191]

Yeah, I know, I have said it before, but that kid is awesome! Another notch in he belt !

[@SirAser.F__k.you.Google]

Well.. Onyx was already sufficient equipped ..Truckers Cap and all.. ..so about time he came behind the wheel 😏 If we could have seen Zach at the same time..! - I bet we would seen a father, bursting with pride!

[@jakecook2959]

I have a smaller version of that jump box and I love it! Definitely money spent well.

[@laurakelly1138]

Depending on which engine is in each truck remember to keep a little pressure on the throttle to keep your rpm’s up when you shift … that will make it easier to shift. Just a little advice from a 25 yr veteran of the trucking industry

[@shawnkelley3695]

Mr. and Mrs. Millennial framer....14 old young farmer 😎👍☺️💯

[@melissakreiter7453]

You’re the best my dad is a farmer too but one of his tractors burned down, but he got a new one

[@josephbrands6303]

My dad had three trucks, no semi's a 1966 International Bob Truck, 1973 Ford Bob Truck, and a 1978 International 10 wheeler. I learned to drive a split stick shift in that 1966 International when I was 12.

[@wearewildwoodranch]

The twinkle in his eye when he got the shifting right. 😎