I Wake Up Parked At A Connecticut Weigh Station

My wide load takes me through Connecticut. This is where I find DOT waking up drivers to open their scale. So much for rest for safety...
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[@robertpfuhl2679]

I had a Minn dot officer actual come to my hotel room at 6 30 am to do a dot inspection on my truck. That officer was later recored by another driver calling truck drivers rapist robbers killers and thieves,and he made it a personal mission of his to make sure truckdriver were all in jail. He was fired along with 2 others for illegal activities towards truck drivers,and all three were convicted for embezzlement for fining state drivers on false violations and pocketing the money

[@fsctrucking]

@@robertpfuhl2679 Minnesota...

[@ricksmith4736]

@@fsctrucking Muslimsota... thats who just got Omar on the Dem Primary....

[@cynthiabinder3730]

Justice ⚖ 👨‍⚖️ happened

[@traceeburris511]

Whoa

[@brucetifer]

Mass Rest areas were built in the 1950’s . Also that car is why we are called Massholes!!!

[@brianburke6350]

That stop in Danbury is where they have the academy for training the highway patrol rookies on how to break truck drivers balls.

[@colincurley9751]

Hey Steve 👋, I’m so happy to see your channel keep growing and growing and you keeping that go get ‘em energy in a world where it’s becoming more and more sparse. I’ve been watching ya on this journey for the last 4 years now which is crazy considering the last 4 years went by in a blink of an eye. When I found your channel I was in a hospital bed recovering from my 4th double lung surgery but was dying of boredom as it was Covid and I wasn’t allowed visitors so the only thing I had at my disposal was my phone. Dove down a rabbit hole on KZbin and somehow at some point ran into you and Orwell. Binge watched all of your content for the next 6 months to get myself up to speed and it made my recovery go by much faster. You gave me something to be entertained with during a time where I really really needed it. Can’t say I’m able to watch every video when they come out like I used to anymore as I’m finally healthy to work like a dog again 😂, however when I come back to watch a video it I become reminiscent in a good way and use you as a conduit to stay motivated no matter the hardships as that’s that getter doneee mentality. Keep on trucking and safe roads ahead, Rock on brotha 🤙

[@gmguyer8407]

Kinda neat to see you deliver to my former town of Avon. Left on Page to then Bodwell to Shaugnessey's yard.

[@bigden725]

waking up in a different spot is what i enjoyed about trucking back in the day

[@Tsar-Czar]

Where are his eyebrows? Does he shave them or is it a medical condition?

[@PeterGunn1958]

I'll take that blue '64 Impala off your hands, $50 cash... 🤣 She's a beaut.

[@fsctrucking]

Going to need more than that. 💰

[@Far2hip]

Being from CT, I’ve been through that station many, many times. I had a great time taking my carhauler all around the nation. Shortnose, short cab, fully lowered 379 Peterbuilts. One with a high rail, one with a lowside high rail. Both 10 car capable. When those things are loaded down, it’s amazing how smooth they ride. They way they wiggle and sway I always called it my road snake, lol. 👍🏻😎👍🏻

[@stephenbontrager5894]

God I love the view out your windshield it like I am right there in the passenger seat keep up the great work

[@bobbenoit9977]

46 years driving I love your content. Old school in my blood aswell . I'd run a cabover. I got plans to find the right cabover. And restore her . And semi retire in 5 years and run a few trips a week 😊

[@remylopez4821]

LOL was it just me but at 15:38 looking at the beautiful 359 I couldn’t help but see the bill boards in the background about adult excitement hell looking at that 359 was exciting enough

[@richardhoneywell7411]

Great video Steve really enjoy all the different camera angles and your commentary and the music. Thanks for sharing stay safe Steve.

[@here-i-am2316]

Long time subscriber here, since the old shop when someone smashed the turn signal on Orwell , and let me tell you this channel made a 180 and is awesome. Thanks Steve and Chris

[@neilmcintosh1200]

This blend of on the road and in the workshop works well for me. So, if Lazarus gets to pull the refurbished step deck, and Orwell the RGN, then will you get another trailer for Elvira when you get around to putting her back on a frame etc with a front axle with brakes and power steering?

[@BadEye3621]

Boy it’s gotta be tough putting those tarps on top of that headache rack

[@alanharrington9498]

Hi Steve ,watching your channel from Christchurch new Zealand as a long time trucker (52 years) could you please put the rh mudflap back on your truck.cheers and a great channel

[@Buck1954]

Classic Autocar!

[@barrybleich3455]

Can't wait to see it done.

[@brendanbelli8769]

In 85 I rode in a brand new one. The ride felt really weird because it rides onto all airbags the cabin itself but you sat higher than any truck on the road. I believe it was a 13 speed. It was not sure the power that moved out really well.

[@tomwilson1006]

Welcome to Corrupticut!

[@maxx21147]

I think I'm gonna invent a 'Candle' that when it burns, it emits a faint smell of 'Hot Rubber' & "Diesel Exhaust' ! 🤠 It'll be almost like being back in "The Good Ole Days" Driving my 1978 K-100 w/a 430 Detroit & 13 over. 😎 Steve / W5BIB - OTR 1977-2009

[@Bill-v1e3h]

Steve save yourself a headache DONT get the frame rails powder coated it's junk good primer and paint them powder coat is rust waiting to happen great videos keep em coming

[@tpete61]

Some one that has no factual basis for this ridiculous claim.

[@allenwilliams6882]

Just experience ​@@tpete61

[@JuanGelogo]

I agree​@@tpete61

[@TruthAlways59]

Excellent video, thank you for showing the progress

[@jackrabbit4383]

If you keep doing what your doing you'll keep getting what you get 😅this is one state I don't service 💯

[@stevehislop]

I´m always amazed that the little clearance under your trailer is not getting you stuck everywhere. Keep up the good content , Steve! BR from Germany, Tobias

[@Bill-v1e3h]

Sorry Steve it's not as nice as ORWELL and that long nose Pete won't get around in those tight spots I woulda been outa there at 4 am before the bees were sworming around lol

[@cocobean9160]

I drove for 36 years and the only weight stations to pull me in for inspection is KY , WY and CA

[@FredSherman-k7l]

I got one for you. Way back. Im talking the 70s. I worked for a steel hauler, mostly local but. I had a1959 international special built fir hauling. 16 ft bed and a small cab in the middle. Used to call it a piper cub. One day i got told by the boss to take a load of 40 ft. I beams to the sub company. Its about an hour and a half away, over several main highways and interchanges. 40 ft. On 16 ft. Bed. Anyway the beams went out on both sides of the small cab, and stuck out both ends. After chaning up and putting flags on all 4 corners, i climbed up got in thru a hatch in the roof. Had to fold the mirrors inorder load the beams. So now i have no side vision. You know the deal, work or else. I made it in 1 piece almost to groton, and my luck, the weigh station that i had never seen open was. 2 white coats came out scratching their heads. Got weighed, ok. They took a couple hours trying to find something illegal about this insanity, but finally wished me good luck. Always something new.

[@veggiepowered]

i miss driving Cabovers in the 90s nobody wanted to drive them it was so easy to get a job then. i never got to drive a cabover pete or a K100

[@PollyPurree]

When you park on the exit road there, nobody will bother you if you are past the entrance to the weigh station. Park near the bridge. Ive done it for years without any hassle

[@jesset061084]

I live like 20 mins from Avon Ma am from Massachusetts I see u come here a lot am hoping maybe one day I can meet u big fan keep up the great work I know where u went man I have family that lives in that town and I know every road man

[@JanesDough855]

I do not cut off other drivers like that one guy did. And have learned way more respect for truckers. I give them room and just stay out of their way.

[@fsctrucking]

Most do. Some are simply terrible.

[@jamesrice4072]

I like shutting down at Georgia and Florida weigh stations. They never bother us. The I20 east scale near Atlanta will be full of drivers shut down, but the never make you move thanks to Governor Kemps directive to allow us to shut down at all their scales.

[@brucewalkerwalker1308]

Don't let Tim Gentry near that truck. You'd be retired by the time he got done with it. LMAO!!

[@highlife0586]

Nice bike man!

[@PowerIVshorts]

Depending on. Where in Vermont you went should have stopped at A & W in Middlebury right on route 7

[@mikelouf21]

i been tie up in there when they are open i don't miss that place

[@23431]

Good lord that’s a beautiful 359

[@scottbaker1018]

Steve......in the future you need to preserve orwell.and get another glider to build a 6nz or 2ws into a glider 379..there out there big time. Orwell paid his dues.. Orwell is due for the show circuit.. just my 2 wordless cents....lol

[@Upguy-tj3gv]

hell naw man we needa keep them old giants out on the road nd keep them new trucks in the shows. bring back that pre emmisions diesel smell every time you pass a rig out on them highways, keep them old rigs dirty nd workin

[@TheLargecars]

STEVE! man I saw u rolling south today on 41 today honked a few times when u went by I was going northbound to pick a load gotta say Orwell sticks out like neon sign in the dark amongst the plastic pavement sniffers!

[@clarencewiles963]

The black car was on video 😊

[@thuga5797]

I love watching you drive Optimus prime brother... And you post to have been in the movie ( OVER THE TOP )

[@SİNANTIRLARIHASTA]

Merhaba çok güzel bir video 😍

[@jasonasselin]

Glad the DOT didn't wake you up.. Nice morning ride!

[@seagullsbtn]

Hope there's enough space for your next green apu. I know that Danbury stop all too well.....state troopers were parked up in that same as spot last week with a heavy load.

[@stephenpurcell9268]

About a month ago or so the CT DOT grabbed an oversized and overweight truck with no paperwork and no permits that decided to go past the open scales. To say the least I’m sure the fines were awfully hefty !!!

[@krisphoton7304]

hey Steve, there may b a way, to let your fans/followers know where U stop, so we can stop by say hello-Not to delay U. I was just there in Danbury n had I known I would've to meet U. I reside in LI, NY. I admire U criss cross with Orwell the country-nice scenery. Drive safe.

[@JuanGelogo]

Im not a packers fan but i always thout a cabover painted like their helmets and the company name Cheesehead would be kewl

[@Johnnie-tx5mp]

Love the video keep them coming be safe

[@Hyzerfl1p]

I live really close to that rest area on the mass pike

[@elijames3041]

Oh hey Steve

[@blackace41clash31]

You have the life I wanted. Keep pushing Driver. Bravo Zulu

[@bobbg9041]

Why not Kenworth frame parts? You could always buy a mag drill and punch your own holes. But the kenworth frame parts are cast iron big real heavy duty stuff i used to make them. Lug nuts too.

[@dixiemae5042]

67th from Montana 👊🏻💪🏻

[@WildWildWeasel]

That lil FFDP insert there was gold.

[@svenmartin840]

This was a awesome video. Next time you have a delivery and you have some off time during the morning. Please go to Carl's Oxford Diner for breakfast. In Oxford Mass. I used to drive from Putnam to New Haven to Enfield Ct delivering auto parts. So I know the CT D.O.T. They are tough.

[@Hyzerfl1p]

I’m from Oxford

[@thomasgautney5586]

Hey Steve, another great video! Things are looking good at the shop. Chris is such a great help with all the tasks on your plate. Thanks for sharing, god bless you sir! Keep on Truckin!

[@shawngleason1345]

I know exactly where that weigh station is.Lol

[@jamesfeeney7903]

He thinks he is Arnold from the terminator movie. 😂

[@scottcarpenter2025]

You shuld get some louder horns on your truck, horn blasters is a good one or you can go with who ever you want

[@jays106]

some Grover stutter tones off an old fire truck would be loud!

[@williamrankin8440]

I quit otr 2012. I’m retiring from ANY AND ALL commercial driving Nov. 1 2024. FUCK THE DOT, FUCK THE FMCSA! I accumulated one speeding ticket in 40 years and I’m happy to walk away from a a once proud industry. Good luck and GOD BLESS!

[@jreid641]

Thats a good looking Harley!

[@briansmyla8696]

That Danbury station is closed more often than not. And when they're open, they are usually just rolling you across. Huge pain when there's a long line.

[@fsctrucking]

I've paid big there once.

[@dhdb9728]

Next time you’re in the area stop by the Parts Dept at Milton CAT- Stoughton (32:30). Dan

[@sellier-bellot22]

Good load on deck ! well covered against the rain !!! LOL

[@DavidHines-wn5gf]

Steve, love your videos, getting better all the time! I think the 1st one I watched was when you came to western Michigan to get the little crane. I live in northern Michigan. Couple questions, how many miles do you average running per year and how much time do you get to take off for vacation? Thanks Dave.

[@Jm-is9ig]

Love it when Orwell comes to my neck of the woods

[@here-i-am2316]

It’s like a hurricane. You can sense it, then feel it, the hear it

[@garycovell2913]

Steve Great videos. I am not throwing a dart but I never see you do pre trip or post trip inspections...just curious😮

[@fsctrucking]

Do you know how boring that would be on video?

[@JohnHallgren]

@@fsctruckingboring IF you did it repeatedly…but if you did it once and showed what you do, along with a note saying that because of the redundancy, you don’t normally show it but it’s being done. I might even suggest that showing a trip inspection once instead of the trailer hookup/unhook which is often shown might be a way to handle it.

[@AndrewJackson-mf5qp]

Good to see you so buoyant big guy. I'm really hanging to see the progress on the ford which is pretty exciting. The visual experience is spot on and has been for a long long time now.

[@chefboyrv57]

Danbury LOL - lived there for 20 years

[@Mr_Haystack]

16:13 that start up reminded me of “Smokey and the Bandit” intro. Absolutely beautiful start up

[@thomasschanz7783]

Veteran trucker Steve FSCK backing out from that parking space: Legend. Thomas from Germany.

[@raysparks762]

if it is a 3406 cat hold the throttle down just a bit it starts just it should i loved it back in the day day that 3406 start in 3 than lug it tan 6 floor it smoked that california chp out that stopped me for speeding near blythe ca

[@arthurwoodend7760]

Saw you in Danbury weigh station. Wanted a picture but going thur the same shit as you😅

[@Tim_Gagnon]

That's were i got my first out of service order. DOT for CT hassles everyone there.

[@blackcruze1379]

I know right CT is the only state where I have gotten tickets for speeding Mass NY NJ they dont give a shit

[@johnwolf1475]

TEXAS IS GIVING TICKETS FOR REST AREA PARKING dont matter if you an oversized load-- and you are forced to sign the ticket or go to jail fresh video on muthtrucker channel around 9-30-2024

[@fsctrucking]

Our "Heros" at work....

[@johnplant-tl7ic]

Is Orwell ever gonna get a facelift. Beautiful truck but it could use some shine with those new wheels

[@doc2517]

Lets go back to exit 106😆

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

ALL I GOT TO SAY IS TAIL OF THE DRAGON DRIV,AH!!!!!!

[@paytah3373]

Our of curiosity, what is the draw for old cab-overs like this? Wouldn’t a more modern truck with better gas mileage be better for OTR like this ? I’m not in the industry, so pardon m6 ignorance. Just appears you’d 1. Be more comfortable in a modern cab 2. Better gas mileage

[@fsctrucking]

First off, it's diesel not gas. That is important because modern trucks are heavily regulated for the diesel exhaust. These emissions systems are unreliable, and cost fortunes to repair (if Chinese parts are available. ) Typically is sensors going bad. Not the actual engine. My old truck doesn't have this problem. It's so old it has no computer. It may burn more fuel. But is very reliable.

[@tomkelley8313]

Welcome to my home state! I'm west of where you are but I know the area very well. Been retired a few years, but I'm glad the 495 on-ramp looks to be under construction. It used to be a bear to get on my slowly merging!!

[@sirmister4411]

The 495 pike interchangeis being transformed to clover leaf style to ease traffic slated to be finished in 2027 When finished you won’t know where you are it will change immensely

[@salmonaco007]

30:35 that car keeps on driving like that i see its future under a pair of tadem axles crushed

[@davidturk6170]

@@kenroy2030- black car in left turn only lane sped through the intersection and went straight cutting back to the right in front of stopped on coming traffic.

[@brucehobbs1734]

Just drove that stretch of road. Stay safe!

[@Ivansgarage]

You ever gonna junk that Chapel trailer?

[@joshshepatd4577]

I just can't wait to see your costume for the chaplet truck it will look so cool

[@AlanBedford-r7e]

There is one thing u won’t b rolling no coal with the ford Cummins spend it live in shop get a cat in it look at what Orwell as done she go to the moon and back

[@jamessnell207]

I'd love to see Orwell with floats on the front axle

[@fsctrucking]

Why?

[@jamessnell207]

@fsctrucking you haul overweight a lot and mabey they might help. And the other reason is I love floats on cab overs.

[@jamessnell207]

Hope to meet you one day I dig how you run that rig. Much respect. Be safe driver.

[@Daniel5Foot7Ninja1]

Rarely do drivers give you the lights when it’s all clear. I do it all the time

[@TheScotts0707]

Ik that scale and I hate it the line be backed up sometimes

[@user-rl2pk2qi6d]

I didn't know you was fond of DMX music

[@johnsadventures6783]

That is probably the worst scale in America. It gets really backed up with trucks.

[@BDW0000]

A day later

[@Axle69e]

what is Orwell's fuel mileage?

[@RagsHSC-7]

Just popped in and the only thing I seen that worried me is that they always busting my balls about airlines touching the deck. They want it in the air. All the damn time. They say is to prevent chafing 🤔

[@allan9603]

Oh Steve, Steeevie.., lot lizards have attacked the channel 😅😂

[@philliptennis3537]

Yeah, unfortunately 😂 Guess they got nothing better to do..

[@Ivansgarage]

What the hell is a lot lizard...

[@cigarsgunsanddiesel8032]

@@Ivansgarage commercial company...

[@evileyemcgaming]

​​@@Ivansgaragehahah I'm 39 year old i know what thay are lol

[@sodbuster518able]

Near your delivery, you running The Boston Trucker territory. Pp

[@DerrickJulien]

Ma keep turning down proposals for rest areas.

[@clarencewiles963]

Good ride today Thumbs up 👍

[@jimstone5401]

cl 9000 is junk dude probably rusty as heck but i hope it works

[@StormChaserZim]

Badass intro!

[@DTD-no7wl]

Naw this guy is so far in debt it pathetic..He is a legend in his own mind

[@pr0buzzard]

I'm in northern Vermont, the name of the company was muted?

[@fsctrucking]

For a reason

[@johndellinger4877]

How far are you from Menomonee falls I get to silgan ?