Heavy Haul TV: How to Get Started in Heavy Haul

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[@DannyWalker1949]

I just found your channel & Sub'ed it. I was a Truck Driver for over 44 year's and I mostly hauled "Over Sized Loads" and A Lot of "Heavy Haul Loads" I mean BIG Load's on the Heavy Haul stuff 13 -14 axles and some times more. I had an 3 Jeep and a 4 axle Jeep too. 4 axle trailer with 2 different Stinger's 2 axle and a 4 axle. All this was on a 60 ton trailer. I also Never had any kind of accident. Ever. Anyway I think you told the newcomers right on how to start out by learning a little at a time.

[@spencerstokes8054]

it's video's like this one that set you apart from others. it's your hands on approach in trucking and video recording i keep watching.

[@philosophyoftrucking]

Hope you're doing well. The double drop rates here at Landstar don't seem to be doing quite so well right now. My 53' flat is staying loaded with good freight. I always remember you saying that agents loved hearing you had 53' feet of space. You weren't kidding! #fansinceflatbed

[@moorecarpenter9765]

Great video Serg, good explanations

[@stephenn434]

Thanks for all the good info! Safe travels

[@paulco4145]

Thanks for this video! I'm not a driver, but think it's a very interesting profession, with a lot of freedom! I like that you can chart your own direction also with some experience and forward thinking.

[@clydelindsay6657]

Good video, thanks Sergei.

[@mycoolgameingchanneld6606]

Hey Sergei. Really happy you got busy again. Are you putting a chip in your Mazda for more horsepower? We could get you up to 300 HP. What about tinting your windows so you don't have to worry about people looking at you when you do these informative videos. Love your videos.

[@papaike2]

Yes most over the road drives have a problem backing up. But you are a experienced in both forward and reverse driving.

[@terrysennhenn896]

interesting video even though I"m retired, I had no idea you can go that long on one oil change

[@johnessex7848]

Good videos, thanks for the knowledge

[@dimakomarov4422]

Thanks for the insights

[@dgdvrn]

thanks ser g u this was great video what part of nj you going to deliver??

[@abikerinpa]

Thx for the information uncle Sergei ;-)

[@davidallen6333]

If you install train horns I would like to install on my pickup too ! I hardly ever hear you use your air horns I would honk at all the people to get out of my way when they cut you off !

[@grantrueff5135]

The best way to get your rpms right is digital TAC meter and look at the recommended running rpm in the manual if you want better fuel economy

[@ryanr733]

Sergei, how do you stay warm/cool in the bunk when sleeping? APU? Or do you just idle?

[@billygreenhorn9275]

Train horns would be nice on your truck and most guys mount them behind the cab as you mentioned.

[@bearhead41]

how did you get a hedgehog on your camera, jk,I love the videos like this when you share your knowledge ,thx

[@Graveltrucking]

Train horns usually under the cab on the passenger side you can on the drive side seeing as your truck has the emission stuff on the pass side. As for exhaust the emissions box deadens the sound quite a bit you may get more flow fixing but the sound may not get louder. The axle ratio swap is worth it the drive line see's less stress the engine isn't working as hard. Ya Rotella T6 is expensive the price seems to be close to the same in stores that carry it I've looked in Walmart Canadian Tire and my local parts store its 47 dollars for a gallon jug. I'm trying a Canadian made oil 5w-40 synthetic company is called Klondike it is 190 dollars for a 18 litre pail.

[@47ronin61]

Really,really enjoy your vids, especially your real heavy loads. When did you 1st learn about setting up your gear ratios to match you rpm needs?....

[@HHTV60]

+Jimmy T when i found out how to calculate your RPM at 60 mph, based on your tires and axle ratio.

[@patrickcarr3579]

Nice video Sergei. On your last step deck, 3 axle one, is there a way or need to get a sliding axle? What's your thought on trailer manufacturers? Whom would you pick to buy step from. Also, how difficult was it to find a heavy haul carrier to lease onto? Is there many carriers you applied with before getting on with your current company? Any suggestions on how to pick the right carrier, or what to look for when searching for carrier? Have you ever thought trying car hauler since you did a tow truck before? Thank you. I spent some time at TA in Baltimore just one day before you got there with those RUSH RUSH rubber rolls.

[@HHTV60]

+Yuriy Korolchuk You don't need a slider on a 3 axle trailer. But if I was buying it again, I'd make the spacing 5 feet instead of 6, and get air lifts on both rear axles. In my experience, Wilson was the best for regular trailers, Transcript was great for heavy trailer (high beam rating). Transcript's quality was inferior to Wilson's but their trailers are the cheapest!

[@patrickcarr3579]

+Sergei Dratchev (Heavy Haul TV) thank you for your input in my research. Very helpful and informative!

[@rickminnucci8545]

When u out the other stack on your Mack let me know how expensive it is

[@ponycar24fan]

If* your having emissions issues (As I hear with many new trucks) you could do an emissions delete. That would improve the truck's performance...

[@ponycar24fan]

It is possible! Guys in Alberta are deleting them like crazy cause they can't afford to have their stuff in the shop half the time. Guys in the US are also bypassing it. You can't catch someone outright unless you know what your looking for and have special software. I'm positive someone in California is running a rig with a delete. If Sergei reads this I would recommend if he doesn't want to do a delete to read up on the forums from guys that use the MP8 and see at what mileage the emissions stuff fails. He could prevent future headache for himself by replacing the hardware. Cause its most often not if it fails its when...

[@ddrum705]

I always like seeing oversized loads with 2 or 3 axle JEEPS

[@keithjackson3600]

Get the Chassis moun't airhorn

[@aeromaniac471]

Mobil's doing a lot of product placement.... They gave Trucker Josh stuff too.....

[@rudyc2100]

Put a nice Longer visor and some nice lug nut cover

[@ANDREASRIAL]

did you killed the cat by one blow or two? just curious.

[@ANDREASRIAL]

+David Null thinking about it, only one is perfect, but Mr sergei hauls very big and sensitive that are very light( like the mosquito vacum machine)

[@dgdvrn]

sorry I shouldn't ask you where u delivering I'm sure u going to port

[@josephwallace2382]

Can you also do a video on how to get started in flatbed

[@HHTV60]

+Joseph Wallace THAT is covered in this video as well.

[@Torsee]

Under UNSOLICITED ADVICE: You need a set of Train Horns! You need a single 8" diameter Weed Burner Exhaust! Big Flow/No Distance(no back pressure) I'm done! Carry On!

[@mikefortune4796]

Hi Sergei can i ask you a question why have you got a nail cutter and a knife in your right hand you must have very hard nails hahahahah

[@myron9621]

Спасибо за навигацию-))

[@douglasnewman2127]

? 150,000 KM = 93,205 miles. So your oil changes are 93,000 miles apart?

[@HHTV60]

+Douglas Newman I do PM in accordance with Mack's recommendations for heavy haul operation: every 25,000 miles or 40,000 KM. for me it's easier to keep track of things in KM: I do oil change every 40K KM, and I do grease every 20K KM.

[@festus51]

Hi Sergei, My philosophy is that oil is cheaper than an engine overhaul. I change oil every 10,000 miles in my cat engines. Every 5,000 in my dump truck. Not criticizing you at all just tell you what I do. Jerry

[@TheKelmo2828]

you can never have enough time downs lol

[@johniewaddle1214]

I want to come and be ur swamper