Hauler Driver - ‘On the Road’ presented by Valvoline, Ep. 9

The hauler driver is the workhorse of the race team.
If you have met Lance Scott, you have met a friend. Lance pilots the No. 5 Hauler that transports Kyle Larson’s race car and all team equipment to and from the race track every week. There is more behind the role than driving the hauler. Check out this episode of ‘On the Road’ presented by Valvoline and see how Lance Scott is living out his dream.

[@gregboggs4721]

Worked at Hendrick for 14 years until retiring, greatest job I’ve ever had.

[@sandiwalker761]

Very intetesting. I didn't realize they did all the side jobs- filling gas cans, generator, drinks & ice, etc. Important job.

[@shawnpowell5876]

Great video and to see a guy from Sussex County Delaware having a job like this is awesome! Lot of respect for what Lance has to do other than driving. If people knew what's involved in his position would make them realize it's not a cakewalk. Cheers from Laurel, Delaware USA.

[@XEddieX24]

That was an awesome little documentary of what it is to be a part of an elite racing team. Can we please get more of this content

[@HendrickMotorsports]

Yes you can! Check out episodes 1-8 of the On the Road series for more!

[@XEddieX24]

@@HendrickMotorsports Any chance we can find that #5 Valvoline Trucker Cap? I want it.

[@andreaminer4881]

So good!! Loved this episode!

[@janetbarker1216]

Hi Lance Scott, I love kyle Larson number 5 VALVOLINE race car, Lance you are haulen precious cargo for sure, thanks Lance 10/26/23

[@rustycaplinger8036]

Thank you Scott for everything you do. Once again great video cant wait to see the next one.

[@rafr5991]

Bravo!!! What a great video!!! Love it!!!

[@DDD-us6uu]

Well I enjoyed that, love the money wagon name, perfect. 🏁

[@jeffearnest3269]

It just shows it takes teamwork to make it all happen and that everyone is working hard all the time . Keep up the good work and that is what makes championship. May our Lord be continue blessing you to safe travels everywhere you go.

[@rjk81699]

As a truck driver myself it a dream to do this for a living

[@MikeGoesFa5ter]

What a cool dude. Makes it look easy

[@BoobiePG]

Thank you driver. Hopefully one day I can purchase you a coffee when your back in Carolina

[@user-bo8lk1cn9y]

Lance definitely seems like a character! He is so poised and confident. Definitely a big teddy bear! I heard he could sing a great Morgan Whalen song! ❤😉

[@WorldsOkayistGuitarPlayer]

Wow that was awesome!

[@MikeGreen-od6sm]

2023 Champion Hauler!! Money Wagon Baby!! Lets go Yung Money!

[@user-wq8uf1oi8m]

Great job Lance

[@timhorning6176]

Hopefully they get paid well for all their hard work.

[@Supremeballer1776]

They do

[@ryanmorrison3699]

Actually, not as much as you’d think. Not many truck drivers get paid what they truly deserve given how tough the job is. In 2012, the average salary for a NASCAR hauler driver was only $38,000/yr. That’s barely more than what you’d get paid working a retail job. That was in 2012 though. It’s probably slightly better now with inflation and higher cost of living factored in. Still not even remotely close to what they should be getting paid though.

[@shmeeve]

@@ryanmorrison3699that statistic is highly skewed. The top teams are paying much higher wages + bonuses, living costs, ect. Much of those stats you find on Google take part time teams, teams who have multiple drivers, lower tier teams like arca and the modified tour into account. These guys are paid well.

[@vinewood8295]

@@ryanmorrison3699 $38k even for 2012 that is pretty LOW.... I hope by now that total has doubled or more....

[@diegor7040]

⁠@@ryanmorrison3699yeah but in 2012 $38,000 a year is worth more than today in 2024. So it would be different now

[@janetbarker1216]

Hi Kyle and Cliff, I really liked the video and Lance Scott 10/26/23

[@158shm]

Much respect 🏁🏁

[@SpacejamsPR]

Thank you for this content more of this please 🙏🏾 let’s go yung money 💴

[@kentstephens4770]

Way to go man. You gotta love it.

[@styxx0500]

I would LOVE to have this job!!!

[@lifelong5425]

Was fortunate to be at Vegas for the Kyle Larson win this year...The Hauler...he's a winner also.

[@UKFANINJAPAN]

I’d Bet these guys are celebrities of the trucking world. I can’t imagine the trucker envy at truck stops when these dudes pull up. I’m hauling the #5 race car!!! Talk about pride. I mean, I would fan boy if I saw the HMS haulers. HMS is THE gold standard.

[@johnhaas2523]

I don't think they spend much time at a truck stop, fuel, maybe food when needed and brake and bathroom. Races that requires co drivers that's probably driver change when stop to eat at night and morning

[@markingram309]

So Cool seeing behind the scene video's!!! All those men & women work hard at what they do!! Love NASCAR!!! GO BLUE CAR!!!! LOL

[@markford7717]

Wow amazing dam hard dedication god bless 🏁🏁

[@itslife101getit5]

awesome!

[@Tom-jy3jd]

Can only imagine hours involved

[@LoganCallahan88]

absolute dream job

[@seen48]

What an amazing company with amazing employees! Let’s go #5 & #24! Hopefully Willy B can win and move on to the Finale! 🏆🏁🌭

[@user-rm6wh9hr6o]

I like seeing this.

[@Mikael.formermilitary]

That's one busy dude.

[@richardbowles7690]

Thanks for peak behind the scenes. Question: what are popular brands and models of the train horns used on NASCAR haulers?

[@ryanhowell4492]

Awesome

[@myrx2]

Done this for 8 years with a dirt track team always the first one to arrive at the track and last one to leave. Its definitely not for the faint hearted. 1000s of miles every week. Months away from family and friends. Eating not the healthiest food. Deadlines. While the rest of the team fly everywhere and stay in hotels. Can get burned out real fast.

[@mikerooney7928]

Hope this gets to were it needs too? I used to haul fuel. Would a segment on how the Sunoco Driver gets Race Fuel at the locations? He probably has an escort to card in/out after loading? It would give the RaceFan a behind the scenes experience. Mike R. 3/88

[@laythap784]

I want this job so bad

[@johnhaas2523]

Get your foot in the door with champion tire and Wheels the hardest working people behind the scenes from driving Air tightens to pit boxes and pit carts getting hauled to each race and moved to the wheels and even the gas for the impact used for pit stops and whatever else equipment teams need moved

[@jcgrilling2396]

I would love to do this

[@Supremeballer1776]

Badass

[@7viewerlogic670]

Money Wagon.

[@vinewood8295]

I thought most of these teams had at least 2 drivers per hauler. Raceday for these guys is long cause not only do they gotta work the race but then, they gotta clean up and drive the hauler all the way back to the shop afterwards depending on where they are, if West coast swing then onto the next track after the car switch but even then. I could understand if they'd get burnt out after a few seasons...

[@mareksbesprozvannijs3463]

Truck driver episodes would be cool

[@Nickwhite05]

Why is there 23 11 on his polo shirt? The black hendrick shirt?? Seen this at track at daytona and was so confused?

[@styxx0500]

That's not 23X1... It looks like ZXL1... so maybe for the Chevy Camaro ZL1? lol

[@Nickwhite05]

@@styxx0500 That would make more sense!

[@styxx0500]

Yeah, I'm not sure TBH... I first thought it was ZXU but that didn't make sense... 🤷 of course ZXL1 doesn't exactly make 100% sense either considering it's a Camaro ZL1 so I'm not sure what the "X" is supposed to mean but I'm sure it's got to do with the Chevy Camaro either way lol

[@travisstoneking4049]

Would love to know the mileage they put down in a season. 🤔

[@johnhaas2523]

I think you can figure it out with Google maps.

[@matthewjohnston1400]

Team Hendrick!

[@denisesorg5665]

Money Wagon for Yung Money fits.

[@Don_Johnson521]

The shameless plug for valvolins

[@stevennewman8276]

Wheres all tha Lot Lizards?!

[@ThatsBadTV]

They never get the credit they deserve

[@todd4184]

Sign me up. Would love to be a driver

[@americanwalmarts3565]

Hendrick Motorsports, I would love to drive your trucks

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

The bad part is having to wear their underwear backwards cooking and cleaning up after the rest of the team. So important they put a Freightshaker under his butt to show their appreciation.

[@ryanmorrison3699]

HMS, I really hope you pay your hauler drivers well. For many years, these guys weren’t even making 40K for this excruciating work. The trucking industry still doesn’t value drivers anywhere near what they should.

[@johnhaas2523]

They make good money or wouldn't be doing it unless love of the sport

[@ronbelanger4113]

Just another truck driver. Aim higher young folks.

[@N-Scale]

In my eyes, The 5 still belongs to Terry LeBonte. Yes I am old

[@RayTuttle-of5qd]

Any one who thinks this job is cushy doesn’t understand NASCAR racing and the grind of a race season these guys make stick and ball sports teams look like pee wee league

[@jerrycarroll4581]

Hauler driver is racehorse of the team? You might be over estimating your worth. You're job is important, but racehorse of the team? That might be a stretch.

[@user-bo8lk1cn9y]

Lance definitely seems like a character! He is so poised and confident. Definitely a big teddy bear! I heard he could sing a great Morgan Whalen song! ❤😉