"WARNING: I-94/I-29 IS CLOSED IN FARGO, ND!"

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Canadian machinery & heavy equipment mover -- up to 10 axles -- Up to 125,000 LB -- USA/Canada -- No cabotage in USA

[@markzablotny]

When I drove truck,the boys in the shop would put the radiator cold weather cover on. We would close it in very cold weather and open it when it got warmer. Helped the radiator from freezing up. Might think about getting one🤐

[@mahbubmo]

Yea we had that storm yesterday here in the twin cities, good thing you stopped in black river....and yes pick up truck drivers are cocky. Had one honking at me and then few minutes later bam in the ditch😂😂😂

[@michaelwuest9944]

Check your air filter...They plug up pretty easily when there is blowing snow! I know guys who carry a spare filter in winter so they can swap them out while one drys.

[@Coach_addis]

Damn Captain, all you’re missing on that trailer is an M1 Abrams main battle tank 👍👍

[@docholiday1034]

Good looking rig......stay safe/ warm....drag the brakes a little bit to warm up hubs...it'll roll a little better.

[@highmellow8071]

Seems like you are in North Dakota often. You really get around.👍

[@robkal56]

I can't wait to see you use your new equipment. Very nice of the other heavy hauler to offer to help. Be sure to include him, if he doesn't mind. It would be interesting.

[@artm5294]

The amber color on your Google GPS is a warning for road conditions(icy etc.) not traffic conditions.

[@lomparti]

Hows your fuel mileage now? 2mpg? lol just kidding

[@anandrew6641]

3.17

[@genkatqltr8517]

Wow! That winter landscape looks like another planet to this Californian. 🥶 Terrifying! We're so spoiled by good weather, people end up in the ditch just because it rains. 🙄

[@ehsnils]

"State Patrol" - that's because they only have one car. Dakotas - where 2 cars in a row is a congestion.

[@janethouck9763]

Think you need a load south . Stay warm

[@johndeere8981]

But wouldn't it be better to clean the windows and rear view mirrors??

[@patrickbrabenec5930]

Did you spec your truck with the big radiator? Perhaps you need to partially cover the grille. 🎂👋

[@shammi8133]

People are so used to going faster then trucks that even though when heavy we are way better off in some conditions they cant help themselves but to be faster then us

[@KhmerKandal]

Only minus three??🥶🥶🥶

[@robertbradford2734]

That's enough to make you want a Florida Texas or somewhere warm run ... LOL👍

[@patriot2164]

Andy (Fredo) (NY gov) needs the money , He's spending it faster than you can make it ! Don't disappoint him

[@chrismanning1746]

I live in Connecticut the same way here

[@BossmanEight]

With your new jeep, stinger, etc. it looks like you're already loaded.

[@fiaranch952]

Regarding the power loss you are seeing at very cold temperatures. I would suggest looking into using a radiator cover in the winter months. A few degrees more heat in the engine can make a big difference in power and fuel economy.

[@HHTV60]

not recommended by Kenworth. the power loss problem was fixed by draining the fuel water separator.

[@davidrigoni8231]

-2 f here on I-35 in Iowa just south of MN.wind chill -26

[@ontheroadwithrichierich3086]

I hope you have a safe trip out west, Captain. I keep checking KZbin each morning to get my chance to see that monster all put together 😁

[@mutationbuilder3446]

Its always closed, they closed it while i was on it back in november 🧐

[@freedomring4813]

Looks like the place he buried the million dollars next to the fence line.

[@ronbelich2768]

Thanks for keeping us up to date..

[@jamesferguson1054]

Love you vid’s, watch out for those wood chippers in Fargo.

[@normpearii]

The green, amber, red and dark red is the average traffic speed of Google Maps and Waze users (And in some locations, radar speed data from various state DOT (Most Interstates and many major freeways and divided highways) and local maintenance.) It's not the amount of congestion (traffic). Roads that don't have radar data will only display a speed if a certain number of cars over a specific amount of time use that segment. This is why many well-traveled roads during the day have speed data, and those same roads will have no color at night due to not enough users.

[@howtotruckdriver101]

72000 lb empty that is crazy

[@bethgribbins4743]

Cap I seen u heading north on 294 in Illinois

[@richardrutherford6294]

Hey Capt Serguel, you’re going to bust your butt or something more important hooking those air lines and electrical plug standing on the frame railed. Get a deck plate Or something to stand on. We can’t get you hurt and miss those KZbin videos. “Hey what do you haul on that rig“? Just kidding.

[@terrywhitall4392]

Keep on trucking shiny side up

[@gregoryriggs2622]

thats what all state paltrol have on there lic plates in MN there are also DOT state patrol and there take your weight and dot inspection to

[@beckster181]

You didnt get the email that the Zombie apocalypses had happened LOL thats what the Interstate looked like!

[@dannyixoye262]

You may have said this before in another vid that I missed but my question is how much can you haul now that you have the jeep and stinger

[@johndeere8981]

How come the roads in the USA are not salted against the ice ??

[@anandrew6641]

Depends on state, some do, especially in East.

[@JalenRose02]

Because salt rust the crap out of trucks that have frame on them and it's also depends where you are in America up north like, new York, Michigan they used salt. Thank goodness we don't use salt and our truck don't rust.

[@wssides]

Salt does no good under -15 C. just blows off the road into the ditch. Beet juice works a little bit colder and doesn't accelerate rust- but coats headlamps so they are hard to clean.

[@jasonmorrison5990]

You need air reflectors on your doors to keep salt and dirt off the windows, love the videos, can't wait to see the trailers hooked up with a load

[@geedubb2005]

That’s a helluva nice rig. You should be proud captain.

[@ronaldcollie2151]

Captain can't wait to see your new set up in action. Stay safe from Scotland.

[@chriscrouchman2155]

Hey captain. Cant wait to see the new gear in action. Steep learning curve in that snow tho but im sure u have what it takes

[@dave3216]

This is really great to be able to share in your amazing adventure. I truly feel I'm along for the ride. 👍

[@tullyman82]

Its brine on the road. The left lane is snow iced overish....

[@TheMMAMoneyMinute]

Hi Serguei what kind of engine setup do you have to be able to pull heavy haul?

[@TheMMAMoneyMinute]

JoePJack1 Perfect thank you. Safe to assume that the fuel mileage on that type of power isn’t that great?

[@ehsnils]

@@TheMMAMoneyMinute That's what Serguei is complaining about all the time - fuel economy. But aside from a strong engine a good strong gearbox with strong axles and possibly also crawler gears. Even if you don't use all gears every day there will be a day when you want to crawl slowly, especially in tight maneuvering space precision is more important than speed. (this is my experience from growing up on a farm though)

[@TheMMAMoneyMinute]

ehsnils Perfect thank you for the information

[@KatherineCracks]

A lot of great content in your back catalogue Sergei. Lots of love

[@anthonyhecimovich4659]

Hello Sergi, im in Hibbing mn, wishing you luck.

[@jameswest332]

You Don't have a Winter Front for" Terminator"

[@benjaminfranklinhawkeyepie9721]

Welcome to one of the hardest climate ranges in the country

[@brent4991ify]

Ever miss your international

[@anandrew6641]

No

[@daledenotter6398]

hudson is in the great state of wisconsin

[@KB-gs8zi]

Sir Serguei !! THANKS

[@ChristopherHelgerson]

I was heading west on 94 from Memphis to St. Paul on Friday, around 3 pm the radar showed a long finger like bubble from Wisconsin Dells to Eau Claire of no snow..I didn't hit bad roads until Menomonie...

[@chuckychuck]

👍👍👍👍

[@patodwyer721]

Another great Dratchev production 📽🎬. Its like the middle of January there Sergei ❄. Keep on keeping on 👍

[@jeffersontrucker8027]

You put your phone # on your truck. Now you will get all the green horn heavy haul wannabe s calling you just to be your best bud. And give you advice.

[@jeffersontrucker8027]

@@georgetoma7139 ya Georgy. Paying customers are one thing, pay attention

[@jeffersontrucker8027]

@@georgetoma7139 perhaps i misunderstood your comment as sarcasm Sorry for misunderstanding

[@jeffersontrucker8027]

@@georgetoma7139 okay George. My original post I was questioning why he put his phone number on his truck. I think it's great for business but the problem is that KZbinrs will call him and bother him with ridiculous conversation. I met Sergei and with all due respect he doesn't like to chit chat. So that is basically my post in a nutshell. Your post stated that he is going to see one of those people in Calgary and I didn't quite understand whether you were being sarcastic or not so forgive me if I spoke out of line. This is social media as you know. No I am not a paying customer just a fan of the channel. I wish Sergei all the best in his endeavours. I watch him everyday as I have done the same type of work that he has done or is going to do so that Peaks my interest. So I hope this clears up any confusion have a good day

[@slytrader]

Sergei, On your rusty bolt problem you may want to put grease on the new bolts ( threads ) to keep them from rusting and freezing up again.

[@nevilledillon2565]

Hi Serguei. Nev from NSW in eastern Australia. I live not too far from the ocean, about 5 clicks (kms) and at this latitude our winters don't get that cold. We might get the occasional night frost, but here especially on the coast no snow, and boy am I glad about that. Those conditions that you guys have to endure in the winter, not just the snow, but all the crap they spread on the roads to stop ice forming is so dirty, and it also is extremely corrosive to steel and sometimes other metals, that are unprotected. Good luck with your new setup. Heavy haul dollies (what you call a jeep) are fairly common on really heavy haul rigs here, but I haven't actually seen a stinger used here. They may be around, but not in front of me, I don't know why! So keep the shiny side up, and keep hauling. Regards, Nev

[@paul-jd9ic]

crc makes very good trusted products for everything especially rust corrosion and build up

[@cheistopherback5002]

Well I was off on empty weight 72400 hard figure neck and stinger

[@jasoncameron7391]

Hey bud I was wondering if you would ever said anything about where you're from I know how challenging it is to live over there not for myself but I know for people and and how hard it is to have a job over there and you know have a place to live in you know keeping all that in mind you know as you were growing up I know in the earlier days when the ssr was really you know really going you don't you could not even doing anything and they put you in a work camp. And I was just wondering you know how that affected you and mentally how it took a string on you

[@lowercherty]

The cars are in the left lane because it's better. You are on solid ice and passing them. The freeways west, north, and south of Fargo were closed until Monday morning. That was a real Minnesota State Patrol.

[@DonaldKing23]

Glad to see You made it safely. Be careful out there Man, this is one hell of a storm from what I gather.

[@isaaccharles4051]

Great video brother I am a new subcriber and is going for my CDL soon I see what you have to go through while driving through snow thanks for the great videos God bless and be safe out there greetings from the United States Virgin islands St.thomas

[@lumberjunkee8451]

👍👍

[@Jesse-le9bh]

Thanks Captain. Interesting about keeping the stinger down and locked in bad weather.

[@joycemisner2941]

Hope you did not get stuck in Fargo as some truckers did. Travel safe.

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

Happy New Year! Enjoyed your video! Excellent!

[@darrenmason8696]

Enjoy your videos learning a lot about trucking nice to see a down to earth person

[@robertallred2368]

I've seen them using choppers like you described. It is cool.

[@joshcbuck7197]

None of the state patrols are plated here in mn at least

[@anandrew6641]

Why not?

[@joshcbuck7197]

fat andrew they don't need it, city police just say police on the plate. State troopers say state trooper, only the unmarked have plates.

[@joycemisner2941]

Where in the world is Serguei !

[@BobJones-ey1xm]

Looking for a piece of equipment to haul.

[@neilthomas4407]

Morning Captain S. Trucks looking good,what you said about SUV's and invincibility is true the world over,it happens here in the UK not that we see much snow, but we get ice. A 2 ton 4x4 can get going,but turns into a 2ton sledge when braking! Stay safe,and remember...every days a school day,I ve been trucking for 30 years this April in the UK and am always learning,I pull both a bulk tipping trailer (rear dump) and a rear drop ramp low loader,and move 360 excuvatos,loading shovels,skid steers,tracked screens,conveyors and site equipment,mainly metal fencing,and still love the job.I can gross 44,000kgs,payload on the low lowder is 25,500kgs,the tipping trailer is 28,500kgs when pulled behind my Scania tractor unit.Only got a 450bhp and an auto box,but sees our 500bhp Volvos off at full weight!! As I said stay safe,and keep the vids coming,cant wait to see the stinger and jeep used in anger!! That jeep looks so long!

[@Acts238Church]

Lets see some freight on that 500k beast.😎

[@TANKERMONKEY]

They just opened 94 from Fargo to Bismarck 6:00 am

[@HHTV60]

511 is a good number to know in USA -- to check on road conditions in a particular state. Funny: I tried calling from my Canadian phone, and it wouldn't connect me. Tried my other Verizon phone -- everything worked and I got the confirmation that I-94 was good to go.

[@trevorbuckler7695]

Did I see u Westbound near Moose Jaw SK. today?

[@Mr42960]

Maybe you should get a cold weather mask for your grill on the truck. You darn sure see some bitter weather.

[@HHTV60]

i was thinking about those things... just mainly to improve the fuel mileage. I drove empty (gross: 72,400 LB) all day at 56 MPH (91 KM/H) today and because it was -20C or -4F, I did 50 L per 100 KM or less than 5 MPG! It's ridiculous!

[@russelltrupia4479]

Serguei be careful and stay safe in this weather.

[@jimsloan8549]

Charlies Cafe in Freeport Minn is a great place to eat

[@davidschabel4664]

Thanks for the ride along pull toy here

[@SFtruckerWolf]

Finland is normally going 110 lbs over 8 axless. I have driven 320 000 lbs over 9 axless in a closed area. And with normal truck trailer 3+3 180 000 lbs in the same place.

[@HHTV60]

good thing we're not in Finland!

[@SFtruckerWolf]

@@HHTV60 Better to be in Finland, can get same load with cheaper and more simple trailers.

[@ksolo1960]

Nice rig Captain! B safe! 🤙🤙

[@davidanddiana7173]

Cool movie Sergei 🍿👍

[@MrTrucker771]

👍

[@jameshickey9393]

Great video Serguei.

[@maxbuckner1465]

You came to my town

[@kolyamoroshchuk9742]

Do you understand Russian language???!

[@HHTV60]

I understand Russian, and on my best days I can also speak it.

[@kolyamoroshchuk9742]

Serguei Dratchev , do you think in Russian language???

[@paul-jd9ic]

boosters converters all have separate abs brake locking systems if not they should by law

[@paulborofka3269]

abs isn't required on trailers over 50 ton.

[@michaellee5399]

@@paulborofka3269 how come? I'm interested to learn

[@paulborofka3269]

@@michaellee5399 Because when you have enough axles to scale 50 ton the abs system could potentially use air faster than a regular air compressor/system can build it. That and abs on big trucks is a joke...

[@michaellee5399]

@@paulborofka3269 ohhh I see

[@makssvarshik]

Здравствуйте Сергей .Планируете ли Вы , выпустить видео на Русском языке о ваших новых приобритениях . Мне очень интересно с чем это связано , с ужесточение правил перевозок или Вы решили перейти в класс более тяжёлых грузов . Буду рад любому вашему ответу .

[@mycoolgameingchanneld6606]

Be Safe Captain. 💪

[@ronniehayward3730]

Capt.Sergie you need to find yourself a female co-rider..

[@benjaminfranklinhawkeyepie9721]

GPS is enough female voicea

[@fillowtree5505]

Captain great video as always. How about a video of you walking the aisles of Walmart with your commentary. Let’s see the Captain shopping. Price comparisons and comparing all your Walmart visits. Thanks for always sharing you work.

[@واحدمنالناس-ج7ل]

🥂🤝😎

[@michaelwuest9944]

It may be dangerous to drive in winter conditions, but your rig would really look neat going in the ditch! Just kidding Capt. S...keep her between the fences.

[@pheasantplucker9539]

Hi Serguai, to help clear the ice from the side windows, and screen, try a 50\50 mix of isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol and COLD water, preferably in a spray bottle. I got this tip from a weather man called Mr Weather funnily enough. It works for me. All the very best to you and yours from a lot warmer Manchester U.K.

[@wfoelsinore]

Captain. As you probably know. Clutch brake only works if you push the clutch pedal ALL the way down (providing the clutch brake is adjusted properly and the tangs are not broken off) this stops the main shaft from turning allowing you to select low gears. Also... it is advisable (read the transmission manufacturers instructions) to push the clutch in while starting. This makes it easier for the engine to turn over not having to rotate the transmission main shafts in their heavy cold oil. Also, when you are not at idle, sitting, excess fuel is not recirculated to your tanks. Excess fuel is warm thus at idle nice warm fuel keeps recirculating to your fuel tanks keeping the furl temperature nice and warm in cold weather. In the first start up of the day feel the fuel tanks, they are cold.....after running for some time give them a feel they are warm. Thank you for taking the time and making the videos, keep on truckin'

[@petebusch9069]

Take the backroads

[@nsbioy]

Lol. Doesn't work that way. It is called snow drifts. I am not a truck driver, but I live nearby. When the highway is closed, it is closed for a reason. They do not mess around around here

[@petebusch9069]

@@nsbioy I know and was just posting what a trucker would be told if he called in telling the boss the interstate is closed.

[@nsbioy]

@@petebusch9069 Good point, although I guess that companies that operate here should know better. In this particular storm, the drifts piled up so bad as to block almost the entire space under an underpass.The Abrams would probably get stuck in one of these.

[@petebusch9069]

@@nsbioy Nope, they don't and couldn't care less about their drivers. Trucking these days is all about exploiting the poor trucker every way you can and if that means running all night in a blizzard then so be it. I used to do this all the time trying to play the hero expecting great rewards but soon realized I was sacrificing myself to make someone else money. I no longer do this and now work for myself but not in the trucking industry.

[@nsbioy]

@@petebusch9069 OK, thanks for the perspective. Stupid question: how can this happen nowadays with electronic logbooks?