Getting Emergency Repairs Done On The Road

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[@devilshark8200]

No 💕 for me?

[@unclebobo6030]

Hi how's it going watching from Broomfield Colorado

[@TruckerDan75]

You did the right thing getting the tire fixed. That could have been a blowout going down the road. If it was leaking enough for you to hear it on the pretrip, it needed to be fixed. I have been driving for over 26 years. Trust me. You did the right thing

[@gatsu6069]

Yeah I was going to say I see blown out tires on the sides of roads all the time, last thing you want is for it to be you and you get hurt or hurt someone else

[@josaywhat]

@TruckerDan75 yeah man tell the young buck he did the right ✅️ thing...because he sure as hell did!!

[@silverhawk24]

You actually made the right decision getting the tire fixed. If you would have started driving over 55mph with ur tire slowly losing air, that could have resolved in a terrible accident. It's possible that the leak was slowly starting to progress overnight and you may have been sleeping. But you made the right call Alex

[@lmao7183]

Alex that tire will hold air until it can't hold air and then things get more complicated in life. Especially at a scale house if you get pulled in by DOT. Now going to Walmart first and then the shop would of been a good idea considering the leak wasn't that bad.

[@JustinTrucking]

Yup the Department Of Tards are a pain in the ass!

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Nope a leak is a violation getting it fixed first was smart

[@davekenney3693]

It’s better to be safe then sorry if the DOT seen that you would have been setting for them as well .

[@clintonbetters3801]

Great video and thank you for getting your tire fixed you never know what could happen play it safe

[@rovingtrucker]

Hey that’s me in the truck next to the bright green truck you parked beside! I was heading back to Canada after picking up a load in Chicago. Had to complete a 10 to legally cross back into Canada.

[@justinfuller3053]

Those tires are self inflating and won’t go flat unless they are severely damaged

[@chrisvinciguerra4128]

Yes, he says that in the video

[@chrisherbert123]

🤣

[@chrisherbert123]

​@@chrisvinciguerra4128 Lol

[@user-sc9cb7ed9d]

You give me so much anxiety when you merge onto a interstate, or when you move about through a truck stop or delivery.

[@MildlyAttractiveChattard]

Great vid man. This is exactly what all us otr guys go through out here...better safe than sorry with the tires.... Slower is faster...if it aint one thing itll be another

[@lfwagh4679]

You did well getting the tire fixed when you did. Great video as always.

[@Frank-ul1qs]

Can't over on it being automatic!!! Wish they we're around in 70's never saw them then. I do preferred shifting even in cars/pickup SUV alike now it's automatic these days..

[@betzaidavazquez5579]

Nice video Alex. Good to see what you guys out there go through and better to be safe than sorry. Its great how you guys always do an inspection on your trucks and that leak was a good catch. Do you find yourself doing that when your driving a car, I ask because the task of inspecting your vehicle can be an automatic pilot. Looking forward to the next one 😊🙏👊

[@marksellinger3736]

When it comes to tires, better it fail when stopped than when at 67 mph

[@gamerboyvishal4624]

Why not 69

[@marksellinger3736]

@@gamerboyvishal4624 his truck maxes out ay 67

[@gamerboyvishal4624]

Ok

[@jacobravenwood7968]

​@@marksellinger3736 🤦

[@devilshark8200]

@@marksellinger3736 My Kenworths max out at 75 Frightliners suck, just ask Alex. Alex likes a Kenworth better.

[@davekenney3693]

Hi Alex so happy your bringing us a new video my brother be safe and keep up the great work.

[@garyschwein4077]

Grab some tire tread tape in the truck stop.

[@stevec8861]

Alex, I'm not in your trade, but I'm assuming those DIY outside the tire puncture plugs are not a DOT accepted repair method. Even on 4 wheel vehicles, those DIY plugs are meant to get you to a tire shop for a proper inside-the-tire patch or replacement if tire is beyond repair.

[@jacobravenwood7968]

Plus the liability issue of doing it yourself. The lawyers for huge trucking companies. Don't like stuff like that since we live in a sue happy nation.

[@breeze624]

Plugs are an expectable option depending on where the hole is and how big it is . But they have to be done correctly .

[@ryankanhai7723]

You did a he right thing anyone who is in the same situation should do the exact thing

[@derikistheman8698]

Tomorrow I start with Pam transport and it's going to be interesting. I'm a student truck driver, and I'm about to know what all other truck drivers go through

[@devilshark8200]

Good luck, you'll need it!

[@vqchango6669]

Heard pam drivers took a pay cut

[@derikistheman8698]

@vqchango6669 Well, pam does help me get into the industry because they are closer to my home and operate in my state

[@BarnacleBoy42069]

Be careful with Pam, they'll make you sign a contract and if you try to go somewhere else before that contract is up they won't verify your experience

[@derikistheman8698]

@BarnacleBoy42069 That's with any company. I I already looked up my options, and there's not too many, and yes, they did tell me about 1 year agreement, and I know about the leasing agreement, and I'm not going to take it

[@vissitorsteve]

This is the funniest Trucking channel ever!

[@michaelsmith8064]

Awesome video Alex, can we get some longer ones please sir

[@clovis_solid_70nm]

Go through the fuel Island get straight and back right back in there driver 😂

[@froy_boyproductions8488]

Door dash or Walmart delivery would be great in this situation 😃

[@draxionow3271]

Garmin: Truck Stop? i thought you said, Truck Shop

[@Atte_siironen]

I admire your problem solving skills cause im dumb and stuff hsve a good day!

[@walterfink9782]

Always a 👍. Thanks for the video. Just waiting for the next one.

[@tutie]

That tire could have easily been plugged instead of replaced lol

[@jacobravenwood7968]

Yes but if he did it himself and then the tire blows out he would be held liable and could be sued or worse. At least if the diesel mechanic working for the company does the work and something happens liability will fall on them? It's a sad way to always have to think but we live in a sue happy nation.

[@tutie]

@@jacobravenwood7968 yup but the mechanic should have just plugged it and woulda been outta there in 10 minutes

[@dwainmcbain5263]

That hole would be under a lot of stress rolling down the road loaded, and a blow out there could be way more costly. You made the right call!

[@marka.2715]

You did the right thing. Beats taking a chance and getting pulled into a scale house and inspected. Then being put oos for that tire while you and your company receives a ding on csa. I'd rather be sitting in a shop waiting than at a scale house.

[@phillipenriquez5318]

I was just about to say it's called backing up! But, then you just said it so, nevermind LOL LOL

[@joedurso5192]

Plugging a tire like that is very difficult. You need to drill the hole out to even have a chance of jamming a plug in.

[@Ht1976.]

Truck interior is SPOTLESS

[@tnine3]

Why do you step on the brake so hard when setting your air brakes 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Genesis-ef1jt]

You do know that you have self inflating system for tires right? It's not going to go flat when you have the truck running

[@jacobravenwood7968]

Yeah he mentions the self inflating system in the video 🫤

[@truckercowboyed2638]

If it's a hole big enough it'll just leak out you people shouldn't comment and look like idiots

[@letmecook981]

If it the inside tire you can drive but if it the outside tire you got to change it

[@l.ls.8890]

Its sad they do not have blue tooth magnetic backup cameras you can attach to rear of truck when backing up to pickup or drop off a load.

[@fredp8486]

Like that green truck at the end of video Was the driver Bond James Bond

[@MrXboxgamer13]

The on ramp is for getting up to speed. Floor that bitch and just merge yourself in. I've been driving for 2 years and trust me you'll get in

[@jesuszambrano8146]

Come to Newton nc truck stop

[@raphaelszok8561]

Why don't you use the top bunk to store containers?

[@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY]

I like the truck to feel open and airy inside so I keep the top bunk up

[@DanielMiranda-nq2zc]

One time I saw a guy that was driving a 17 wheeler. So he was traveling from California to Florida and he had only 2 spares and before he got to Florida he used them but he blew 3 tires so yeah he was left with 17 wheels instead of 18. But as soon as he got to Florida he got it fixed.

[@kv2792]

“Roadside repair” we all know you can’t fix anything😂

[@nicholas8793]

What brand of fridge is that?

[@18wheeler77]

Alex, where are you that’s it’s still cold?!! I see you wearing a jacket!

[@shimabre7128]

You have new microwave. What happened to the red one?

[@quietbrianquiet]

If you are watching this and considering driving please don't go to Walmart to buy a tire repair kit. You will then be liable. Don't put reflective red tape on the trailer. You are then liable. Don't do any mechanical repairs unless you own the truck. If there is a major accident the other side will have 12 lawyers that paid for 4 retired DOT inspectors to inspect your truck in the tow yard after the accident. If you did the repair they will find out and you will be sued as well for the repairs. It might be a perfect repair but if you did it and you didn't own the truck you just took responsibility. Why do that? The amount of stress for parking and driving this way and lining up that way to back in is insane. He has been driving a long time now. It all should be second nature by now. Watch a lot of trucking channels to see what driving is like if you are considering driving, take them all with the knowledge no one is going to do everything perfect and either are you.

[@mannydevqs]

Hey Alex on the cabinet door above the microwave what magnetic device are you using to keep it closed?

[@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY]

I use a baby lock from Walmart. I put it on my fridge and that cabinet because sometimes the weight of the food forces it open and all my stuff ends up on the floor

[@devilshark8200]

@@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY What no heart today?

[@devilshark8200]

@@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY dam that makes sense!

[@devilshark8200]

Hey Alex, we're just wrapping up our graveside service and we all brought our trucks! I'm planning something for you for Friday the 26th. You were so nice I figured you deserve the surprise, When I saw my bank books, and his insurance policy I almost fainted! That's on top of the 3 new Kenworths he ordered 3 weeks ago awaiting pick up. I had some of my customers showed up at the yard, so we gave them a ride in our trucks to the service. I made sure they rode in the 2024s, everyone enjoyed their rides. I can't thank you enough Alex, you've been at this longer than me but being a boss is a pain. In his diary, he was joking about the fighting geese? Can you explain that one? I just wanted to thank you for being so nice. My uncle liked your videos and I'm watching them too now, I gtg and be a boss again and send 2 truckers to Dover N.H. then Deerfield Mass. and have them back by Tuesday night, team driving. (that was my old run) Keep Safe Alex.

[@owenfaccinetto9212]

TLDR 😭 😂

[@devilshark8200]

@@owenfaccinetto9212 What? I hate giving people orders, but I'm now the boss. I'll be honest a couple of us cried ALL of us were sent to CDL school by my uncle, because he believed in us. even some shippers/receivers came to pay their respects.

[@owenfaccinetto9212]

@@devilshark8200 tldr means too long didnt read

[@thomasjimenez3427]

Better to be safe than sorry later on probably would’ve given you a major headache

[@tejastj9433]

Love you from India ❤

[@kwhite19]

hey alex can i ask you a question where did you get your traning at

[@rey5603]

How do you deal with boredom and loneliness..? I wanna do trucking but in concerned if I get anxiety or feel to lonely

[@lmao7183]

In trucking you have to be used to being by yourself. That being said, a lot of truckers have satellite connected TV's, mobile hotspot internet connections for their phone and laptops, gaming consoles, etc. So it isn't like you can't have some of the comforts of home. Just that you will be by yourself most often.

[@jacobravenwood7968]

​@@lmao7183 Unless you end up with a company that forces you to team drive Then you'll never have to worry about being alone. 😐

[@boobalooba5786]

My answer is that the entire reason I got into trucking was because I was tired of being around other people. I can be out for 3+ weeks without going home and barely notice. As for boredom meh, I just don't get bored, you can listen to audiobooks or music or podcasts while you drive, or you can just tune all that out and listen to the wind rushing by.

[@devilshark8200]

In just 2 days, I have managed to obtain a new bi-weekly customer to receive paper rolls. Let's call it phase #1! I look at it this way that's 2 more deliveries a month, my uncle I think would like that. The routiing is North Carolina (yard) -Virginia Shipper -Georgia receiver - Georgia (yard) - bring empty to -N.C. yard 2 day turn. My friend it will be a pleasure to show you Friday it'll make you $mile!

[@fredrick8947]

Do gp run all 48 states

[@guybuddyman838]

Deep fry a frozen turkey in your truck

[@chrisherbert123]

🦃🔥

[@georgeesquivel8623]

Kept going till you empty or next shop that could repair quickly 🤔

[@timothyconrad2024]

You and Jay make a good couple on the job. He always talks about jp.

[@DasZaku]

the fact that your dispatch was not able to get a 24hr mobile tire guy out there kind of sucks, makes me wonder which service network you guys go through. my shop is a Michelin service network shop and were pretty on top of it out here in the Rockies

[@tjbrower]

You had to get it fixed and to say/think you should have kept driving with it like that is very dangerous.

[@ryryk6977]

You did the right if that tire blew up on the road you’d be in a bigger problem

[@friesnaa101]

You're wrong, changing weight can effect the tire, that tire could blow out going down the road and please don't think that every time you see a leak like that, that it will behave the same as this 1 did. You did the right thing and should always get it fixed, should you run across it again in the future. 💜💜 EDIT - Other peoples life could depend on it as well. Air being put back in the tire is mostly for regulation of tire pressure and safety measures. It is not a "fixes itself" when repair is needed.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

It's not that serious a tire blowing is not gonna cause a accident unless it's a steer tire

[@martypulliam2027]

Alex, since you like to cook everyday, may I suggest that you invest in a Ninja 10 in 1 foodi... It has just what it says 10 different functions...Air Fry, Air roast, baking, etc.... I use mine pro ably 4 days a week... most dinners you will be able to prepare in less than 45 min or so.. I don't think it puts off to much heat atleast in my kitchen, if yiu find that it does just run an extension cord out side on pretty days.. Check into it and I believe you will thank me later

[@wei8280]

Are you responsible or does company cover these kind of costs?

[@BarnacleBoy42069]

Company pays for it

[@wei8280]

@@BarnacleBoy42069 thank you

[@thomasjimenez3427]

👍

[@ginog5037]

Alex ALWAYS BE SAFE THAN SORRY. What's wrong with you endangering yourself and others. Haven't you seen enough tire debris throughout your travels...

[@clovis_solid_70nm]

I'd get rid of that automatic 😂

[@jacobravenwood7968]

He has to drive what the company gives them. He has no choice.

[@clovis_solid_70nm]

@@jacobravenwood7968 really do you really think so 🤣

[@clovis_solid_70nm]

@@jacobravenwood7968 I'd tell them to take that automatic back to the factory get a new manual shift 🙂

[@jacobravenwood7968]

@@clovis_solid_70nm And then they'd probably smile at you and say don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out you're fired. Lol 🙂

[@salemalshammari4712]

يحفظك ربي 👍

[@areenakju]

👍👍👍👍

[@carstuff4u942]

Since Alex never replies to comments, can someone tell me why he's so worried about parking and having someone hit him? Is it that common? Would he be at fault??

[@max-wu4ms]

A lot of trucks get hit at night by drivers that don't watch there trailer swing it's a common thing

[@frankie7448]

Alex, you could have fixed yourself 😂

[@ssways]

KZbin isnt recommending your stuff no mo :(

[@changingstars3407]

Get a Uber

[@RyanHolmes69]

Buy a plug kit plug do it yourself how much time did you waste waiting to get the tire fixed? so sad new truck drivers don’t know how to fix the simplest problems!! And u brought the trailer back to one of your locations !!! What a waste of a day.

[@Ninety7-]

We get paid to drive, not to fix shit that the company can have fixed. Keep our money and let them spend theirs . You plug that tire and something goes wrong on the highway then guess who’s liable now? You are buddy

[@kv2792]

He’s a clown

[@clovis_solid_70nm]

Hi Alex 👋

[@alexhanson6299]

Are your videos getting shorter?

[@georgeesquivel8623]

Ayyyyy,,you depend to much that gps,you wouldn't made it years ago,when we needed to get off and use the pay phone to call 800 ## to your company,hahaha this new driver's soooo funny y lazy can't walk to bathroom 😄 😆 🤣 😀 😅 😂 😄 😆 🤣 😀 😅 😂

[@solarlight10]

Ya as a millennial I agree lol. Without Google maps I would suffer big time doing this job.

[@just-me4442]

Your videos consist mainly of backing up, turning, and eating , and the back-up signal and turn are very annoying.

[@tomhawk8240]

But can it hold air at 60 MPH? BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY! This is why we do pre trips inspection.

[@jakemc2373]

Learn how to back

[@devilshark8200]

Hey Jake do you have a cdl?

[@jakemc2373]

@@devilshark8200 yes,I do

[@devilshark8200]

@@jakemc2373 well, like Alex I sometimes have a small problem backing, but then again alot of us rookies do at some point. You could report me to my boss, and I'd tell you to back off.

[@jakemc2373]

@@devilshark8200 Americans are generally pretty trash at driving a truck backwards or forwards

[@jacobravenwood7968]

​@Devil Shark Or you could just let him voice his opinion And stop worrying about what some rando on the Internet has to say.😏