Hauling With My $6,000 Semi Truck. It Broke Down!!

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A Rural Vermonter

A Rural Vermonter

Күн бұрын

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@Jddlincoln
@Jddlincoln Жыл бұрын
Congrats on your CDL. Just a few things, get those ramps out of the cab, DOT will cite you for it. Strap them down on the trailer. Secondly, put a backing plate under the the backside of where the winch bolts go through the trailer. It will not take much force to pull them through the plating. Good Luck with the cdl.
@jackb1000
@jackb1000 Жыл бұрын
Great job! You might want to get a cover to protect the winch from the elements.
@Ulford
@Ulford 11 ай бұрын
And the batteries.
@1leggeddog
@1leggeddog Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your first haul! You are now officially a "trucker"! 🎉😅
@pokemonrocks08
@pokemonrocks08 Жыл бұрын
Good video and congrats on the CDL. Couple things I noticed in the video, just wanted to point out for you. 1, If you're able, you should mount the winch on the trailer as close to the center as you can to avoid excessive strain on the barrel when you use it. Winches work best when pulling as close to square as possible. You can also get more out of your winch by buying a snatch block and hooking it to what you want to pull, then pulling the cable through the snatch block and back to an anchor point near the winch. This will effectively double the capacity of your winch. Those tie down loops on the side rail of the trailer would work well as an anchor point. 2, Someone else said it, but even though you just bought those new super singles, I think you should switch them out for duals instead. Yes, super singles are better in the snow and mud, but if you have 1 blow out, it will likely destroy the rim if you try to limp it to safety, if you have duals, you can keep driving until you can pull over. 3, A little tip for driving that 10spd and reducing gear grind is when you're shifting, come fully off the accelerator as you're pulling it out of gear and sliding it into the next gear, then reapply the accelerator when you upshift. I drove a 10spd for a few years pulling hills fully loaded and very rarely ground gears, even when floating.
@tossedsalad5532
@tossedsalad5532 Жыл бұрын
Great Job / would suggest making a plate for the winch to sit on and better bottom washers or larger bottom plate to sandwich the deck more strength also buy a snatch block to multiply your pull
@AfroMyrdal
@AfroMyrdal Жыл бұрын
This. Didn't like the through bolt without a big plate behind to spread the weight more evenly.
@brendabowman622
@brendabowman622 Жыл бұрын
I was like _"ehhh, bruh, you _*_sure_*_ about that setup?"_
@willf5768
@willf5768 Жыл бұрын
Very nice now head down south and get some rust free cars 😊👍
@matthewheinze1231
@matthewheinze1231 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the CDL!!!! Welcome to the trucker brotherhood! You are right on the 13 vs 10. You didnt grind much, mostly butter. Few suggestions from a guy that hauled cars cross country. Before you lower airbags to unhook it is beet to pull forward just slightly. Do this so the kingpin doesn't get caught in 5wheel jaws. Have a basic tool kit and always include tools/parts for electrical components. All the vibrations and road grime the electric systems take a beating. I mean you are a beast mechanic so sure you have the tools. On your winch I would suggest building a plate in the center of the trailer, so you dont loose space on the deck. It is also a good idea to put a backing plate for the mounting bolts so they dont pull through. Get the ramps out of the cab bud. Where is the swamper/lot lizard gona sit lol. JK but for real strap them to trailer. You dont want to hear that noise and DOT doesn't like loose items in cab. Get some over the wheel straps. If you need to tiedown to suspension use chains. Those webbing straps will just get cut if they lay over a sharp edge of suspension. Also by strapping tires you let the suspension do what it does which is float. For your maiden voyage I say it was a huge success!
@WaldosWorld
@WaldosWorld Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the CDL! Looks like you headed down to Boston on a Friday or a Saturday with all that northbound traffic on I-93
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yea it was Saturday. Sucked
@krusejonathan01
@krusejonathan01 Жыл бұрын
With friends like that who needs enemies? Hopefully he pays for the repairs…
@mossonitmossey
@mossonitmossey Жыл бұрын
I would assume there’s some agreement when he’s renting these rigs out
@t12526
@t12526 Жыл бұрын
Relax
@krusejonathan01
@krusejonathan01 Жыл бұрын
@@t12526 I’m relaxed. It’s not my truck. Just observing the situation.
@t12526
@t12526 Жыл бұрын
@@krusejonathan01 as long as your relaxed we are all happy
@realanimal3602
@realanimal3602 Жыл бұрын
I was thinking, how fast do you need to go to hydroplane a ton 4x4🤔
@anthonymcandrew529
@anthonymcandrew529 Жыл бұрын
Sorry about the bent Duramax but it's great that you got your CDL & that everything went so well bringing it back home. Great content!
@KCAATV
@KCAATV Жыл бұрын
Two things you should never loan to a friend, your pickup or your wife.
@Flip8b
@Flip8b Жыл бұрын
Now you tell me…
@lornperkins4270
@lornperkins4270 Жыл бұрын
Bolts nuts new battery cables and 3 brand new batteries that's a good start..congratulations to you for getting that c.d.l. and you're using It right away...that's a good thing
@jacobcannon6134
@jacobcannon6134 Жыл бұрын
I admire how hard you work and truly love putting out videos because you love doing so. Keep up the work Vermonter!
@David-qj1po
@David-qj1po Жыл бұрын
Very impressive this guy is the jack of all trades
@rahdirog
@rahdirog Жыл бұрын
Congratulations 🎈🎉🎊 Love the content CDL way to Go!!!
@Frank-Thoresen
@Frank-Thoresen Жыл бұрын
The truck didn't break down. It just tried to tell you it needs a good frequent maintenance
@Orbacron
@Orbacron Жыл бұрын
Is it difficult to check the injectors on the volvo and see if they are all six spraying full amount at loaded acceleration. Seemed a little hesiation at loaded takeoff. Should be smooth and no missing in full throttle accell from standstill, so you may have a few bad injectors..
@heidgandreiter8438
@heidgandreiter8438 Жыл бұрын
Hi, job well done, you're a problem solver. About your placement on the highway, here in Europe it's mandatory to stay in the right lane, unless you're overtaking. Overtaking on the right is NOT allowed, cops slam you with a heavy fine if they see this being done. The US legislators should implement this law as well, you guys get into some dangerous situations driving in the middle lane, cars overtaking both left and right. I recommend always staying in the right lane, minimizing danger. Good luck in the future
@AdventureswithaaronB
@AdventureswithaaronB Жыл бұрын
I love all your videos, I know you’re busy at school, but you know whenever you could put them out.
@johnanchovie2b
@johnanchovie2b Жыл бұрын
Well done on the CDL. Good luck with the repairs.
@georgedreikhajamale8581
@georgedreikhajamale8581 Жыл бұрын
Hi rural We want to see more builds cheap silverado I miss so much those awesome videos Greatings!!!
@robertvance1873
@robertvance1873 Жыл бұрын
Get you a good CB Radio in the truck and you will be able to keep track of the Bears and wrecks and if you're in a bad signal area for the phone CB can still get you help
@alkennedy1124
@alkennedy1124 Жыл бұрын
Baked soda works really good and both sides of all battery lugs and bus bars nice start to a dream life of trucking , thanks buddy keep your head on your shoulders ok Thanks BigAl California, praise Jesus Christ grace amen 🙏
@neckarsulme
@neckarsulme Жыл бұрын
I love your work ethic and "can do" attitude!
@TheTruckerJohnShow
@TheTruckerJohnShow Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the brotherhood of truckers…great first haul with the Volvo. Doing what you gotta do to get the job done 😎👍
@Justin-C
@Justin-C Жыл бұрын
Been watching for years - around the time you got the RV... it's cool to see you now with a CDL! I bet that city driving was nerve-racking!
@iwouldrathernot4274
@iwouldrathernot4274 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on your CDL! I just got mine back at the end of July. As a truck mechanic I will say one thing, get rid of those super singles on the back. Lots of reasons, theyre really expensive, when they blow they will destory EVERYTHING, when you lose one it puts you oos, and they actually add time to repairs because theyre a lot more cumbersome to deal with unless you have the tandem wheel lift that can slide under it and jack it up to pull it out. Been turning wrenches on them for 10 years and Ive only ever seen heartache come from them.
@lornperkins4270
@lornperkins4270 Жыл бұрын
I just blew one out on the trailer. Right-hand side...the whole sidewall blew out. I stopped as soon as I heard it blow
@adamurban143
@adamurban143 Жыл бұрын
What an adventure! This video was something else. Congrats
@ObamaoZedong
@ObamaoZedong Жыл бұрын
Looks awesome, congrats on the CDL. I've always wanted to get mine but once they made schooling mandatory that's too much for me.
@enriqueguzmanjr2281
@enriqueguzmanjr2281 Жыл бұрын
A Rural Vermonter Congratulations for getting Your CDL-A License be cautious with the bridges 13'6 because your going to be hauling cars just double check measure the height of the trailer with cars & the routes when started my 1st year the GPS company went crazy with me in the state Pennsylvania I was in a hwy some how took me in a street lucky the road was wider to make the turn went back to the hwy I'm glad the truck didn't have company dascam.
@spartan92296
@spartan92296 Жыл бұрын
How nice of your friend and the volvo battery leads to give you some more top tier content ! :D Love your willingness to adapt to the curve balls.
@1gatomon
@1gatomon Жыл бұрын
Grats on your CDL. With that truck it opens up a world of things for you.
@BrianMDIY
@BrianMDIY Жыл бұрын
Oh wow. I'm currently working in the Boston area. The traffic is sooo bad. Glad you made the trip without incident.
@thomashickman4082
@thomashickman4082 Жыл бұрын
Great job with your first haul. I'm sure with time and more practice you won't even grind a gear. It's super cool to see a KZbinr in my "area". I'm your "neighbor" in NH lol
@abdelit0
@abdelit0 Жыл бұрын
the vid of you picking this boy up is what got me watching.glad youre getting your work in w it
@pekemo
@pekemo 11 ай бұрын
I grew up south of Boston and went to school in NH then lived in the Fairlee/Bradford VT area. Did that drive outta Boston many times and it was great to do it in just a couple minutes. Good job filming/editing. And wrenching!
@richardthomas1743
@richardthomas1743 Жыл бұрын
Good job driving through that kind of traffic! I hate driving to Boston! I am glad that you had just minor problems with the Volvo and nothing serious. I am not trying to tell you what to do with renting vehicles. Maybe you have the proper insurances to do that, but if you do not I think it is really something to be worried about. If the rented truck registration and insurance is in your name and had the accident hurt somebody I believe that as the registered owner you and your insurance would be held responsible. Something like that can financially break a person. You're a "go getter" and I respect that and wish you all the very best! 👍👍
@kennethwilliams7697
@kennethwilliams7697 Жыл бұрын
All I can say is that it's good that you know what you're doing, and that's awesome!
@lstone.09
@lstone.09 Жыл бұрын
Kool video. After 24 yrs I'm giving up my CDL. It's not for me anymore. 👍👍👍
@SierraOne
@SierraOne Жыл бұрын
Man, that trip to south of Boston is brutal (ask me how I know)! Congrats on the first long trip! Time to fix up that work horse!
@ronaldzeoli7528
@ronaldzeoli7528 Жыл бұрын
Be safe young man ,you are truly are a inspiration
@T.S.T2014
@T.S.T2014 Жыл бұрын
Good operator, good Mate and a great Page, what more could anyone of us want more from your page.
@j.c.smithprojects
@j.c.smithprojects Жыл бұрын
congrats on your cdl and welcome to the club!
@leonb2637
@leonb2637 Жыл бұрын
Too bad the Duramax got wrecked. Hopefully it is repairable. Thankfully you had only a minor issue on the 'big rig' you were able to fix easily. The new truck seems to be running very well. Good idea to get new tires for your safety and that of others. That you survived Boston area traffic was a real test. Hopefully your CDL training taught you some important stuff: Swing wide its a freaking trailer. Always do pre-trip and post-trip checks. Always make sure your 5th wheel is locked anytime you make a stop - fuel, go to the potty or park. Change fuel filters, drain water traps for the fuel and air brakes frequently as needed. Make sure going downhill on long steep slopes in a gear lower than went up. Don't forget to pull into truck weigh stations or for inspections as needed. Always check the height with a load on.
@GaynNovi
@GaynNovi Жыл бұрын
You’re hotter than a gallon of Vermont maple syrup 😊. I also love your videos when you do the superfast highway speeds and sync up the music with the topography.
@jamesstout3430
@jamesstout3430 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the continued good content. Man... you got that semi driving down! *I'm a big wuss.. I'd never attempt to drive one.
@96derricktf
@96derricktf Жыл бұрын
Watching you drive through all the Boston, tunnels and naming every exit
@germanjesus
@germanjesus Жыл бұрын
Congratulations 🎉 Keep up the hustle and don’t let anything stop your momentum. I’ve had mine stopped 4 times and I’ve had to restart 4 times Zero help all 4 times
@danbartolini27
@danbartolini27 Жыл бұрын
The expression "doesn't know enough to get out of the rain" comes to mind lol
@christrella3134
@christrella3134 Жыл бұрын
You've got a signal/ marker light out, or going out which is way it's blinking faster than it should be. Maybe your 4 way flasher is fried. It's great you got it back! Couldn't your friend be there to cheer you on!?! Or at least help load it? 😂 Anyways, good luck with both of your trucks. Never a bad idea to have a CDL license. I'm 62 and drove for 38 years. Semi retired now dealing with cellulitis in my leg. Yeah. Boston. Used to go there a few times a week from down here in Amishland, middle of PA. Be well and safe travels.
@alkennedy1124
@alkennedy1124 Жыл бұрын
Your truck has developed a miss dirty injector or something or somthing sounds like 👍 changing the air filters will help fuel filters too nice first run good job thanks BigAl California
@someonebald2022
@someonebald2022 Жыл бұрын
Nice to see some "Field Repairs".
@driverguy7
@driverguy7 29 күн бұрын
A company called "Frogg Toggs" makes a nice lightweight raincoat for when the rain kicks up, I keep one in the truck. Good video, congratulations on getting your CDL. I think you may want to check your front bumper on your Volvo tractor, looks like it's falling off.
@jeffreytroub1846
@jeffreytroub1846 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the CDL! That’s awesome!
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@dadefope80
@dadefope80 Жыл бұрын
@@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 Class A? Oh and protect your CDL at all costs!
@kennethfultz2003
@kennethfultz2003 Жыл бұрын
You are an amazing man don't slow down no way soon thank you 🙏.
@itsnotme07
@itsnotme07 Жыл бұрын
Cool skills and congrats on the CDL! Bummer you had to go pickup the smashed Duramax. Another video opportunity!
@stevehudson4151
@stevehudson4151 Жыл бұрын
Duramax fuel filter housings are common failures that allow air to enter the fuel system. Replace the entire filter/primer assembly.
@raymondbrowder6770
@raymondbrowder6770 Жыл бұрын
On the back of the cab of the Volvo there is another plug outlet it’s called for lift gates you can get the cable that goes there and wire to run the winch so you don’t have to pull the battery cover every time
@tonjacolwell73
@tonjacolwell73 Жыл бұрын
I love this 💕 more videos on big red and you towing with it
@DayOfJudgment-
@DayOfJudgment- Жыл бұрын
First off congratulations on your CDL! Secondly my hatred for volvo is crazy, my dad owned one and the previous owner did not take care of it well, so I grew up fixing that god damn truck every time it broke down and needed new parts. The experience from fixing it so much was the only good thing but if I ever decide to get a truck Volvo, Mack, and International are going to be outta the picture. Ps. My dads truck was a Volvo VNL D12
@robertgreer5229
@robertgreer5229 Жыл бұрын
Hey rubber ducky,we got a convey! Hammer down 6 days on the road and I’m gonna make it home tonight! 😂
@thinkabout602
@thinkabout602 Жыл бұрын
Super interesting vid. Looks like you really know what your doing so keep going 💪
@eppicshotgun1281
@eppicshotgun1281 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on getting your CDL! I just got mine too last week.
@ConsensusX
@ConsensusX Жыл бұрын
Great video dude, I was so was so excited when you got that truck going. 10:16 Next time make a checklist so you won't forget anything else.
@platinumdetaling1314
@platinumdetaling1314 Жыл бұрын
I would recommend to get a truck GPS it saves you a lot of headache. Good jobs on the videos.
@leviboggs8289
@leviboggs8289 Жыл бұрын
I will be getting my CDL at the end of this year was it hard my dads a truck driver so I’ve learned from riding with my dad for 10 years
@andrethomas7096
@andrethomas7096 Жыл бұрын
Get a garmin dezl gps it helps out a lot. i haul tankers. good luck stay safe. Get a work box for you straps and ramps, and a cover for your winch.
@donaldfuller5041
@donaldfuller5041 Жыл бұрын
COOL TRUCK!!!Congratulations
@Ulford
@Ulford 11 ай бұрын
As a Swedish trucker who is used to this kind of vehicles I can tell you that first and second gear is only used if you are very heavy.
@samg5193
@samg5193 Жыл бұрын
not the clam chowder HAHAHA my favorite stop I miss it
@02lucy666
@02lucy666 Жыл бұрын
congrats dude! sorry about the Duramax, but man am I happy to see you trucking!
@tommyboy8524
@tommyboy8524 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on getting your CDL. Great job
@alexfregoe6516
@alexfregoe6516 Жыл бұрын
Make sure to clean all that green corrosion even just a little causes excess resistance.
@kman-mi7su
@kman-mi7su Жыл бұрын
I've never owned a Duramax but it may have an inertia switch that trips when the truck collides with an object hard enough. The inertia switch cuts the fuel off in case of an accident so if there's power to the electric fuel pump it doesn't keep feeding fuel to the motor or wherever there's a break. That is for in case there's a fire, you don't want to be feeding fuel to it despite diesel's high flashpoint. It may be reset by pulling the fuse or disconnecting the battery. I don't know though, I've had a vehicle with one and you manually reset it at the switch.
@dangoodall-williams4200
@dangoodall-williams4200 Жыл бұрын
Wow, you sure seem calm and cool. All those lanes of traffic. And then a break down too. I guess thats why you do what you do. You're great at it! Look forward to more. And don't be shy about being shirtless, you worked hard for that body.
@Edogawa1117
@Edogawa1117 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the CDL. Great vid as always.
@brianshopsky
@brianshopsky Жыл бұрын
You did good your first time out in big truck
@christramontana3598
@christramontana3598 Жыл бұрын
I hope you get rid of those super singles and put some aluminum dually wheels and tires on it would look and handle so much better
@mitchellkoehn
@mitchellkoehn Жыл бұрын
One more year and I hope to have my cdl, use it on the farm and would like to get into local cattle hauling
@theotherdanw
@theotherdanw Жыл бұрын
Great run! Hope the Duramax gets better soon!
@rodbelding9523
@rodbelding9523 Жыл бұрын
Honestly you're wild for driving these beater vehicles hundreds and sometimes thousands of miles
@glenbo2464
@glenbo2464 Жыл бұрын
Bummer the old truck spun out but hopefully your friend makes it right with you somehow or has his own insurance.
@scottcpan68
@scottcpan68 Жыл бұрын
Your tractor already has power cord connection on it just below the airlines. If you get the correct plug you can just plug the winch in.
@andysaunders3708
@andysaunders3708 4 ай бұрын
I'd have thought, (unless I missed it), that you'd put a reinforcing plate under the deck below the winch, otherwise it's just gonna tear out of the deck?
@AdventureswithaaronB
@AdventureswithaaronB Жыл бұрын
I know this is random, but you’re looking jacked ever since your fall in South Carolina. You should make a video on your workout routine lol.
@vincentblouin5882
@vincentblouin5882 Жыл бұрын
GREAT VIDEO! i love that duramax so muchhh!
@thecoolguy48
@thecoolguy48 Жыл бұрын
Hopefully the Red Duramax gets repaired and running good!
@Djokoofficial
@Djokoofficial Жыл бұрын
Congratulations, you have received CDL, I hope there are no other problems. Greetings from the extreme Indonesian route
@Djokoofficial
@Djokoofficial Жыл бұрын
@ARuralVermonter_ thanks you
@ItzDrPlow
@ItzDrPlow Жыл бұрын
welcome to the team brother.
@mchuo7834
@mchuo7834 Жыл бұрын
If you need rear tires, want to cheap out a little but still decent quality try Zelda made in Thailand 22.5 truck tire. Price is pretty good, have had good luck with them
@jyudat4433
@jyudat4433 Жыл бұрын
Man the truck sounds so good
@b-genspinster7895
@b-genspinster7895 Жыл бұрын
Maybe Vehcor will give you a good price to fix it.
@VTOutdoorServices
@VTOutdoorServices Жыл бұрын
You said you've had it a few months now. Still not state and federally inspected? Mass is dicks about having a day pass for commercial trucks unless you have apportioned plates? And don't forget to keep that log book.
@sds433
@sds433 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on earning your CDL. Good job.
@robertvance1873
@robertvance1873 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@robertmailhos8159
@robertmailhos8159 Жыл бұрын
Those big rig batteries are not cheap but they are needed to make the truck run better
@dadefope80
@dadefope80 Жыл бұрын
Are you going to get rid of the super singles and swap them out with regular duals?
@nathankim7664
@nathankim7664 Жыл бұрын
Well, loading the duramax was a lot easier than anticipated! I expected more "dumb" drivers on the congested highway lol Dunno what happened to your hand when installing the winch, but I recommend that you pack a "First-Aid" kit in each of your vehicles. Seems like you're getting cuts pretty frequently. Infection is nothing to play around with especially in the Rural areas.
@rarewaffle9107
@rarewaffle9107 Жыл бұрын
Make a video like Waldo’s world doing the all fluids and filters service on the big rig, it would be cool to see!
@nadz109
@nadz109 Жыл бұрын
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