I Had To Get My $200,000 Semi Truck Towed

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[@unclebobo6030]

Hi how's it going watching from Broomfield Colorado

[@elizabethbaker1880]

How much experience does transco require and my truck has the blind spot it’s one continuous loud alarm

[@interestingcomments5178]

I’m a driver and Alex is a driver, but that tow guy is a real truck driver. Puts us to shame.

[@ttvbadabinggamingg1441]

Lol

[@TrentMcNary420]

I got the flow like Pinocchio She mop and glow with the sloppy blow She so get down low say it ain’t so I never ever like anything about a rainbow Where does the rain go when the sun shines That’s what be on my mind sometimes When I rap I feel sublime as I ride the mile bus I’m only sometimes Sus I put rap in a crutch when I rap I crunch and munch these rappers for lunch Throw the rapper in the trash Shorty got *** no bbl If you go she gone tell and produce fax like show and tell I show and tell Scriptures written Under light fixtures Bud light and marijuana be my mixture For a quick fix ah That is my elixir I’m sorta like a drifter Drifting in out the picture But I don’t ever hear a diss burr I’m a master who never rat Opposite of splinter But I got wood I travel through any hood, kick up my feet cause it’s all good - Eminem 2023

[@dailynews5683]

How did you come to that conclusion?

[@funnysparta]

😂😂😂😂

[@ModestCube100]

Cause he’s driving a Manual?😂

[@egalali750]

He’s getting educated by veteran trucker you can tell the tow guy been doing this for awhile especially flatbed truckers are the toughest ones respect .💪

[@betzaidavazquez5579]

I'm Glad your okay Alex, being in the side of the road is Very dangerous these days. Enjoy your truck, you've wanted a new one for a while and things happen for a reason. Looking forward to some new adventures 🥰🙏🌟✌

[@brianjones8800]

I sympathize with you, Alex, on a couple things...I just moved back into my apartment after living in a hotel for the last 5 months because of flood damage after some pipes burst last winter. Moving back in and getting resettled has been a bit of a pain. It's bittersweet when you have to pack up your life and move. Also, I get very attached to my vehicles so I feel your "pain" of having to leave your original truck behind. :( Keep up the good work. Thank you for delivering to us all the stuff we need!!! :) Stay safe out there, bro!

[@johnnyobigcatdaddy]

Every truck is a new adventure! My first truck was a 1985 Freightshaker with no power steering, you could not turn the wheel unless you were rolling in either direction! God blessed me with superior backing skills, I was even 1st in a class of 30, in the backing part of the rodeo we had, 2 days before the end of class! my first time in a power steering truck after 2 years with no power steer, was a joke, I oversteered a lot until I got used to it! Be safe everyone and God bless! ✝

[@devilshark8200]

Freightliner suck!

[@mrwilson7617]

Wow ! Alex getting a dose of the trucker life right here ! Chalk it up to experience. Getting towed, motel, rental car, Uber ride, switching out trucks. All good.

[@happinessiskey2858]

Uber X driver and Eats delivery guy here…. Always fun when I get to pickup or deliver to a trucker. I like returning all they do for us even though they get paid for it as do I, but it still resonates with me. They always have interesting stories to tell as well which is definitely a plug on those longer rides or sometimes they just want to sleep which I totally get. Safe travels, y’all!

[@DasZaku]

your newer freightshaker is a decent upgrade to your older freightshaker hope it works out for you. and I totally agree on how bad it gets on the side of the road. being a tire guy its crazy how close people get even with cones out

[@Kohai.9]

Glad you are okay Mad respect to the manual

[@Bab_Ne]

That tow truck is a BEAST

[@Houndini]

I had couple beast. And they are a Beast in your fuel account $ when pulling up to refuel too.

[@stevennovakovich2525]

I used to be an LTL regional driver, pulled doubles as well as 40', 45', 48' and 53' straight trailers. Longest run I had was from the Chicago area to Nashville, TN. I used to get to stay in hotels like that all the time. Never had to sleep in a truck. I liked it. Then, for medical reasons, I had to drop out of the whole truck driving profession. I miss it and I don't miss it. It's weird. I was home every other night when I was driving so it wasn't bad at all in that respect.

[@scottmcdaniel8984]

Sorry about your old truck . Enjoy your new truck and have a good weekend . Hope things go better for you Alex .

[@ReignOfKaka]

I chose to drive an international at my new work place and I was asked I thought you like freightliners because you’re wearing a Freightliner hat? My response was I didn’t buy this hat it was given to me by the Freightliner shop.. and I have three or four at the house. 😆

[@Perry24680]

Glad you made it out safely. It was 55. Good thing you didn't turn off the truck because it would only go 5 MPH afterwards. Lol. Those def problems are ridiculous.

[@AdamLAdventures]

I couldn't help but laugh when you were moving your mattress into the new truck.

[@mijkosnook7787]

Yeah because he's soft as hell. Why does he bother lifting weights? Dude has the strength of a 7 year old

[@MoonKeyDLaughy]

That tow truck driver don’t give a F about wearing seatbelt lol

[@jeanious2009]

If he was to get into a wreck with another vehicle, ain’t shit going to happen to the semi truck driver, not even a scratch. In the other hand the other driver of a smaller vehicle will be crushed to death which at that point doesn’t matter who is wearing a seat beat or not.

[@larry4623]

Who wears seatbelts? If it's time to go it's time to go!

[@AdamGbl95]

Probably because his isn't bright orange like us company drivers at some companies that give us bridge orange seatbelts to rat us out.

[@AdamGbl95]

​@Larry right? I'd rather go through the windshield and die quicker than be trapped inside with broken everything as the thing blows up

[@keithmorgan4883]

@@AdamGbl95 you watch too many movies

[@DesignsbyCADPRO]

glad your okay Alex!!! Hope you get another truck soon

[@RH-sg4nn]

What an experience. Glad that you are ok after it. Just started watching your videos. You seem like an amazing guy.

[@cccCCCccc123ccc]

I’m not a truck driver, but I like watching your videos. It’s cool to watch you learn along the way!

[@psychopolka782]

You never realize how much stuff you accumulate until it's moving day. Even in such a small space

[@felipemurrieta4984]

Hi Alex, thank God you are ok try to relax all trucks are good till something goes wrong, take care buddy you managed that situation like a pro great job Alex blessings!❤

[@mvauad10]

Stay safe out there , my man!

[@singh-6247]

Majority of modern trucks have an engine self protection system that’s programmed to prevent any catastrophic engine damage whether it’s from over heating, low coolant, fuel issues, wiring connections, etc.

[@mariorodriguez4254]

that tow truck was flying! Thank God you made it thru !

[@curtekstrom9531]

The joys of owning a Fleet of 1986 Peterbilt 359's with 3406B Cats and Spicer 6x4 Transmissions. No Computers shutting down the Engine, NO ELD, NO DEF. My drivers laugh and wave at you guys broke down on the road because of a Computer Sensor.

[@NU3Q]

The radar units are called LIDAR units Alex. I have the same system on my car.

[@level5599]

It’s the short range radar

[@JoshuaR.Collins]

Glad your ok, hope everything works out

[@greggotv]

Thanks 🙏 Mr Alex for telling the truth most scariest part about the job being stranded 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@TimothyBroome-ej1wp]

Their taking good care of you Alex because you you work everyday and your videos prove it 👍

[@geraldcoonsis6852]

Thank you for showing this part of trucking, staying in motel, don't miss it! Reality.

[@robertjenkins7663]

Pay attention to your warning ⚠️ lights on your dash, it's not going to shut down or give you a time to shutting down unless your not paying attention to your dash warning lights. That's why it will shut down on you. DEF issues and probably a censor issue.

[@VazDraeStudios]

We have a few new Cascadias at work (day cabs) that have that blind spot triangle on the right. It goes off if it sees a tree or a sign post lol. Turning into a location and have my blinker on, and pass by a tree and its red and beeping at you lol

[@SeanLovesAviation]

Agree but it is extremely useful in traffic.

[@VazDraeStudios]

@@SeanLovesAviation it is yes! Also the forward facing radar likes to yell collision when the highway splits for an exit and there is a sign... Scared the shit out of me the first time hahs

[@debbieroyal1728]

Thank God you are safe and it wasn’t worse.

[@terelltorrance]

Welcome to trucking. Comes with the experience

[@stephenadams5293]

Watching you move made me realize how much i appreciated the doors in the bunk of my pete.

[@Vibe69909]

😂😂😂 I make the same sounds when I’m moving my furniture around Alex.

[@jshkohler]

I've had that happen when my bunk heater's coolant line blew and all the radiator fluid drained the whole coolant system. Ended up having my first ride in a peterbilt and loved it.

[@MildlyAttractiveChattard]

Great vid Alex.

[@tommarchant950]

Not sure if it was you or not but I just saw one of your company trucks drive through Garden City KS. I waved anyways. Haha. Thank you for your content. Have a great day.

[@evilfrenzy4888]

@ALEX THE TRUCKING GUY I’m currently in the same situation right now in Memphis Tennessee, my truck went into engine shutdown

[@abgoodman7490]

Congratulations 🎊 Alex

[@davidlampe4153]

Good video good story. Appreciate you haven’t been seeing your videos for 2 months now must be the algorithm. Side radar on a truck!? What’s next? Virtual reality headset so you can look through the truck like a fighter jet?

[@thisisdivakars2083]

Yess we got that feature in Volvo new vnl in American truck simulator it beeps and flashes if there's any car or any thing that's gonna near to truck by 2 feet coming if you're blinkers are turned on its pretty cool feature

[@CancerKicker98]

It might be hard to get use to but it has those neat additions that your old truck didn't.

[@marksellinger3736]

That right side blind spot detector....its a blessing/curse....cuz the warning tone is NUTZ. And it goes off if it senses a ped on the sidewalk. But 31K on a tractor...Thats a CHARIOT!!!!

[@pvavmnpls]

Alex, so glad you are okay. I was betting they were going to give you a new Kenworth but I guess not, so now you need to come up with a new truck name, no repeats so you can't use Bertha, Kenny, or Gerald, you'll have to let us know what you decide to name this one. Be Well and Stay Safe.

[@claztube]

Is this a rule of the 'Name That Truck' I haven't ever heard about?

[@deweythomas5188]

Hi Alex, I'm about to start my first trucking job and I have been watching hundreds of videos for the past year. I came across a couple of yours and watched this one. This may sound funny, but I'd like to know where you got that thick, comfortable looking mattress for your bunk? I'm getting older and I'll need a comfortable mattress when I start sleeping in a semi! I've never reached out to anyone on KZbin before, so I don't know how I'll get your answer, but I did subscribe to your channel and saved this video. I suppose I'll have to come back and look in here occasionally to see if you answered? Anyway, I'm D and thank you for making this channel, I learn new things from all the videos I watch and yours are no exception. Keep up the good work, my fellow trucker!

[@ronsmith4968]

Biggest Dork in tbe world !

[@aoloathumani10]

Good job bro, Aolo from Tanzania 🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿

[@ImParzelli]

Had to get towed down in laredo tx, Someone broke in the night before and gave CFI’s truck a starter fault virus. They didn’t harm me which is ashame, except for how i had to quit after or feel paranoid af the whole time driving.

[@jickmccivy6327]

Trucking what fun ,let's see ive had 3 trucks catch fire , stopped counting how many times I've gotten hit by 4 wheelers , Stopped police chases by blocking the road ,pulling LowBoy with Dozer or Excavator on deck . And endless hours of roadside repair .Hauled everything, Hey too Helecopters, Jet Planes and Storm drains , Food and Fodder ect...

[@wontfindme1289]

That was some craic. At least the tow truck driver. And you having to move your mattress make some good content and entertainment for your channel 😂 as we say in Northern Ireland keep 'er lit

[@isaiahvelasquez2338]

Alex really said I can’t even turn in my truck so how can you turn with a tow truck towing my truck and trailer 😂😂

[@z.z-g6106]

That shit happened to me in training many years ago on my first mountain(mont eagle). Turned put to be a smidge low on coolant. Newer trucks are too smart for their own good.

[@allanthomas332]

I’m glad you’re safe like Vazquez said the road is dangerous well that said you got a brand new truck with extra technology think of it you’re the golden boy you can get whatever you want

[@chesterpanda]

I don’t drive truck yet, but we had tow truck back our truck with trailer into the dock so we could get it unloaded, and that took skill getting that trailer in lol. It was an alley back as well.

[@botsandwich]

Bro really said 🧍‍♂️in the thumbnail lmao

[@johnboller7621]

Enjoyed this video, especially the cHatter between you and him.

[@rockpadstudios]

I didn't think he would tow with the trailer? Wow and how fast he started driving, amazing driver.

[@JackieDaytona01]

Its the emission system it quit! Your truck went into derate mode and shut itself off to prevent damaged.

[@marcminor7049]

That truck you just moved into is definitely a newer model than your old one.

[@youngsolo1801]

Ik the feeling i just had to swap trucks too and it feel like your leaving your home and never coming back

[@lincolnmarshall3737]

Aye and Mr Alex has posted yet again

[@Prodigal1]

Welcome to trucking.

[@yulany34]

Good job buddy …that sensor is a pain in the rear buddy but very useful..still not a Kenworth 😉

[@mrenfilade7178]

Keep us posted on Gerald. I'm curious what went wrong.

[@Frank-ul1qs]

You got that right,,its not your truck. Get use to the many others coming your way. Id be thickle happy a new or other truck to drive. Are all there trucks automatic, i personally can drive any kind, auto or stick, doesn't matter its a work truck, home truck.

[@bmwr1891]

Good luck funny guy👍

[@treyhale8063]

Just saw Kenny Variant and US Express Trailer

[@israelt1473]

Almost they do that on 2 scenario Low Anti-freeze or Low Engine Oil , to save the Engine Breakdown 👍

[@truckercowboyed2638]

You forgot DEF clogged , Oil pan loose, injector malfunctions, electrical faults...etc

[@israelt1473]

@truckercowboyed2638 Yes👍 you're right ✅️ i saying in my experience in one of this trucks Freightliner 2022 like brand new it was because got a antifreeze leak plus the mechanic from the Freightliner told me it will happen with Low Oil they will shutdown to protect the engine , but those other issues you're saying yes it happens too , this Freightliner with DEF 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ , they told me to keep DEF always full you will prevent more issues For all truckers be Safe on the road crazy people driving this days be Safe 🙏

[@pimpy_og9128]

New trucks are the best! Yea right! Won’t catch me in a Auto def juice piece of crap! Let me know when they can go 4 million like my 1992 Pete

[@robertfortier4359]

Open the orther for that is on the right side of the truck that's biger one .

[@strengthaxlesystem]

good mattress for the best possible sleep is the best way to spend money on the road, worth the hassle to move! what happened to the other one? why did it fail?

[@nickhingle5534]

That’s to bad you had to move out of your original semi truck. It was probably getting really old, anyway. I had the same problem with my car’s steering wheel when it’s battery was very low. But I think it’s beneficial to move into a new one, specially since they’ve put a better fridge in there. I think the fridge is more like a tiny home fridge, specially to keep your fridge and freezer stuff close together.

[@musawenkosimdluli2620]

🤣🤣🤣 Damn!! I thought I should just check out the comments while the video is starting and when I saw this comment I was excited until I read the last part 😅

[@alexwamser4571]

At least you have a new truck

[@WestTexasCustomPC]

This crap happened to me in Indianapolis once. Stupid DPF systems. “Good” for the environment, bad for the trucker’s wallet, company or owner/op.

[@thomasbaltimore53]

Regen you ran out of DEF fuel

[@GONZOTHETRUCKER]

Sounds like a coolant sensor issue. Common in freightliner

[@phillip4328]

🤔🤔🤔🤔 I doint know what to say , I use to drive a 1980 flc120 and my sleeper didn't have those Comforts of home , only thing it had electronic was a fuse box and few circuit breakers 🤔

[@marka.2715]

Those Freightshakers are bad about that shit. Usually a parked regen will fix it long enough to get somewhere safe.

[@marka.2715]

It won't be the last time. Get used to it.

[@JMJ724]

Next time you break down in Warren and get a rental car, check out cockeyed great food and ice cream

[@porgem6644]

Hey Alex 👋 Didn’t you have your own custom lights you installed in the sleeper on the truck that broke or am I mistaken you for someone else on YT? If so, will you get them back?

[@loquatdumpling]

Lane departure signal🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@xMister.Misterx]

Damn! He aint gon make it back to the terminal for lunch on friday 🤣😢

[@tomhazi6935]

What did you screw up this time LOL. Maybe ask the tow truck driver if he can teach you how to properly back up the truck without taking a half a day to do it

[@Abdtrucking]

It happened to me second week but it radiator blew up and coolant was leaking but before that day we haul Alcohol

[@francisvelez6576]

🤣😂…I got my license in January every place is the same 1 to 2 years of experience but I don’t care bc all of them are otr nah I want something local lol…but good job

[@isaiahjones5759]

God and Jesus really saved you and blessed you🙏❤️

[@albertmartin6298]

I'm hoping you okay and I'm sorry what happened

[@18wheeler77]

14:21 mine beeps like a car. It goes BEEP BEEP! Twice like a car horn.

[@MrCrazycook8]

Bigger freezer = More ice cream😋

[@Aye_Kenny]

I can u nerves how u start the video 😂glad u ok

[@frankauer99]

Ha better than my first tow he had me stay in my truck I was in the sleeper going down the highway lmao

[@stephenhalifax7186]

Tow truck driver are a bunch cool cats

[@richardcasey4439]

Manhandling the bed deserves overtime 😂

[@devinmatthews9972]

I think you need a bigger rental suv They should have gave you a bigger one

[@Wino33]

I was hoping they’d hook you up with another Kenny or Gerald!!

[@coreylavars6274]

Hey Alex, I’m a heavy haul driver regional for JB Hunt. Pulling Quad axle trailers and a truck with a TAG axle. I was just curious how fast does your truck go with the pedal and with cruise?

[@level5599]

Major companies will govern 67 cruise 65 pedal