Climbing Monteagle

[@jafothedaytrader349]

Jack, just wanted to express my gratitude for your video's that have taken me for a trip down memory lane. I drove twenty five years ago, (for about seven years) put myself through school and went on to a white collar career. Now at 55 years old after being downsized twice in four years, I am re-qualifying for my CDL to go back on the road. I found your video's to be very informative as to what changes have occurred in the industry and what has stayed the same. Watching your video's brought some stunning realizations of what had changed. I am still having a hard time believing most trucks are automatic where 10 and 13 speeds were the norm. I remember TA's and 76's to be the shining star's of truck stops and used to love the restaurants and the food they served, where now it's mostly fast food chains. I was always a driver that recognized that trucking is a game of consistency and not speed. I always maintained at the speed limit or a little under and was always truthful on my log book (not much of a gypsy) recognizing that burning out for short term gains was never a good long term strategy. I was very happy to see the electronic logs and the capacity that they have. The trip planning capacity with modern GPS is quite extraordinary where I spent my trip planning time with a RMCN atlas and written directions. I think the thing that floored me was the lack of driving proficiency that gets exhibited far too often. In my day everyone made fun of JB Hunt, you would hear on the CB... JB..JB... dont hit that thing! LOL. That was nothing like what apparently has been replaced by Swift. Took a couple lessons now and you know what they say is true it's just like riding a bike and after a couple hours I was going through the gears and putting trailers in tight spaces just as in my youth. Thank you again Jack, your video's have been a real part of my transition back. :-)

[@agtrucker]

After 35 yrs. OTR,I had to retire.I really enjoy your vids.Keep up the good work and Stay Safe.

[@MeetJoeBlack55]

I retired three years ago after forty on the road.... your videos help me with my withdrawal symptoms, but I'm sure glad I had paper logbooks !! Stay safe and keep the shiny side up !

[@royeakins2146]

I have watched this video 3 or 4 times as I have have watched every video so I go back and rewatch videos. I can’t believe it took me this long to recognize where you were at in the opening. You were in the little town of Shelbina, Missouri.

[@doc559]

Old Red may be a little jealous. Really enjoy your adventures. 🏆👍🌟

[@lllllRBlllll]

Looks like a beautiful day and decent roads. It's always great to ease it down the road on days like that.

[@eddieradford113]

Love all you're videos keep um coming an be blessed

[@Iamsmallfry]

I didn’t think I’d like the i shift, but I love it. The jakes took some getting used to. In rolling hills, I keep it in eco roll. When in traffic and eastern mountains/ hills, I keep it in stage 2; when I let off the fuel it comes on but doesn’t typically downshift. In stage 3, if your rpms are low enough, it will immediately downshift. I’ve been out West with it, and was nervous for the first few times, but figured it out.

[@indianajack]

I agree about the i-shift and also the Jakes but I am getting used to them.

[@JGREGO201]

Good morning Jack.. Love the movies, thank you.. Be safe as always and please keep 'em coming

[@Wildirishmanbiker]

This guy has me hooked on this show. Been watching for a long time. Thinking about cross training into the industry. 30 years in social service and I would love to do what he does. Makes it look so eagle, great dry sense of humor too. Never gets crazy over dumb shit! Keep on keepin on my brother

[@haynes1776]

Monteagle wasn't so bad my first times up there. It was going down eastbound on 24 that was nerving. After a while I just I took my going up and down at a safe speed.

[@JamesSmith-jq2jc]

Another great production. I've got to drive an automatic before. I was always going for the clutch pedal at first. Love your sense of humor, going downhill will be an " adventure ". Met me a Oscar Mayer Weenr mobile today and thought of this video I watched a couple days ago. I mentioned to the girls driving it about your telling of getting a whistle as a kid and they still give them out. I think I'll leave mine in the bag just in case I can't get it to work. lol. Thanks for letting us ride along.

[@LaCatLady]

It’s a great morning...New Indiana Jack notification. I always anticipate hearing from you and sharing your latest trip. Thanks again for taking us along.

[@carlahead5072]

Great video,Jack!! I am a new subscriber to your channel and I enjoyed watching this video as you made your way up Mont Eagle,Tennessee. You’re a great driver and keep making these great videos!! GOD BLESS,and praying for your safe travels everyday.

[@samraedeker8002]

Enjoyed the ride. Beautiful looking out the window. Have a good evening and be safe.

[@frozenbits48]

had you gone about another hundred yards past the truckstop, there is Shan's Chinese Buffet on the left. Plenty of truck parking and they do have good food at a reasonable price. try it next time, you won't be disappointed. this was not a paid announcement. retired ol ron.

[@jackklingen4728]

Hey Jack, good to hear from you. Thought maybe you were on vacation. Don't keep us in suspense to long, where's old Red?

[@DavidIrthum]

Well that was exciting! I look forward to hearing "the rest of the story".

[@dmbcjs44]

On that automatic Volvo there is a small lever on the steering column next to the windshield wiper lever. If you pull all the way down it enters into 3rd stage of jake. If you pull it down further l the lever will snap back and the Jake gets real aggressive. It will slow you on a downhill with a heavy load. You will then hear the engine sound.

[@richarddenis6780]

use to pick-up loaded trailer out of General Mills for Canada drop and hoock heavy load, had to axel weight in Palmyra about 7.5 miles north of Hannibal,

[@myzrak1014]

Wow last time I was at the Mount Eagle truck stop it was a Willco Hess dang that was like 4 years ago lol.

[@MyLord100571]

I live in Hannibal Missouri. Glad you passed through. Sorry didn't get to see ya! Have safe travels!

[@billalbion]

Very interesting to hear speed, revs and gears for us technical guys. Thank you.

[@Houndini]

Good one Jack. Got everybody in suspense about Ole Red now. I didn't know you was that mean!! If Old Red stand a chance best stop get some New Truck Air Fresher for it.

[@gti505]

Still we don't know what is the problem with old Red now, but surely you'll tell us later. By the way, I didn't get any drink or popcorn or nuts at all from your 'flight attendant'. Stay safe and may God be with you on your trips Jack.

[@miker8727]

Thanks for a awesome video jack!!!! Stay safe and keep it between the lines!!!!!

[@TheMloxy]

So what happened to old red ? I didn´t understand.

[@jerrydarnault1538]

Nice looking swede from 2015 when do you going to tell more abouth it

[@neilthomas4407]

Hi Jack,great Vlog as per usual. I expect that Truck has a VEB Volvo Engine Brake on it,if it's anything like the VEBs we have on the Volvo FHs in the UK their a great bit of kit. I drive a Scania with a standard exhaust brake,and it's useless! Keep on Truckin' buddy.

[@chadone9]

Beautiful day, beautiful country and a great ride.

[@cyk1685]

So how many times did you reach for the stick in that truck lol ..love your films !!

[@indianajack]

Still reaching for it. :-)

[@kevandrew2821]

Yet another first class film Jack you take it easy my friend

[@watchingponies]

Beautiful scenery. Thanks again for the ride, Jack. And, hey, another Swede. You can't drive anything else with your last name anyway.

[@oldflatbeder3218]

Once I was running north on Hwy 99 in Cal. and was passed by a wiener mobile. I couldn't stop myself from getting on the radio and saying " I can truly say I'm running with the big dogs ". The radio lit up and went wild. Too much fun.

[@donotneed2250]

I remember when there was a Union 76 where that Pilot is. Had nice folks and good food there. It was one of those places I'd stop into just to visit and say hello. Nowadays finding good food on the road is chore with all the big name brands going to fast food joints and such.

[@CowboyTrucking61]

Congrats on the new truck, its pretty sharp looking truck. I don't know about grocery warehouses though with the reefer trailer..

[@frozenbits48]

"hill holder", it was called by Rambler. they had it back inthe 1940's and early 50's. great video Jack. sorry i missed you at Monteagle. we eat at the Chinese buffet there a lot. I will go 80 miles out of my way to go around Nashville! thanks for the videos. retired ol trucker ron.

[@josephlineberger443]

Maybe a 3-stage Jake Brake. I never drove a rig with a Hill holder feature. Sounds nice. Plenty of reefer loads fro Salinas, Yuma, and Nogales. Happy trails Jack!

[@robertmcintosh6042]

I must have missed a vlog as I dont recall you selling ol red and getting into the Swede with a Frig trailer Jack? Which episode do you discuss all this in?

[@tomswinburn1778]

You didn't. He didn't. A mystery it be.

[@dennismckown3873]

IndianaJack have you done the drive on I-5 from Redding, Ca. to Springfield, Or.? now those are some hills to try, lol

[@georgiaairborne2364]

Behind the dinner in Mt. Eagle, has parking for about 30 trucks! I always park there! Just because most of the time it's less Hassel and you get a good walk to the truck stop and the dinner food is very good

[@catbox207]

Hello Jack, I like your new ride. Hope Red is ok. Been watching your Movies for years and love em. I'm a Trailer Mechanic in MPLS. Let me know when your going to be up in the area. Drive Safe and Good Luck.

[@indianajack]

Is MPLS Minneapolis?

[@catbox207]

Yes Minneapolis, MN.

[@troyb4250]

Old Red and dry van. That was what you ran. Watched this video with a different truck and reefer?? Did I miss something?? Love your channel!!...what's up?

[@kennethbell7318]

Jack I like the sound of this red. Be safe & God Bless as always Jack.

[@mizzy15369]

Love the vids jack keep em coming 🚛💨💨👍🇬🇧

[@Ricky-tx7it]

Loved the coke and peanuts, very low fat variety lol.

[@dl1hwx]

The small town at the very beginning is Shelbina, Missouri located at the junction of US 36 and Mo. 15. A place where I spent the most fantastic time growing up. :-)

[@MegaGeorge1948]

That hill holder feature is great! I have it on my Subaru Outback. Somehow the computer detects the angle of the hill and then applies the parking brakes. So that the car does not roll backwards on a hill. Then soon as power is applied, the parking brakes release to let the car go. Your tractor air brakes probably work the same way.

[@dermdeworm6812]

Thanks Jack, I always enjoy your videos, 👍👍

[@janaaj1an889]

Automatic transmission? Does it do adaptive cruise control? (that's great either in stop and go or on-going cruise-type traffic). Once you get used to it, it is hard to give up.

[@neilthomas4407]

Another question,what driving time can you do? Here in the UK we can do 9 (can be extended to10 twice a week) hours split into 2 4 and a half hours after which we have to have a 45min break.At the end of the day we have to have to have a 11 hour break (canbe reduced to 9 twicea week) between shifts. Keep on Truckin' Bud.

[@geneharden9265]

Great video on your truck and on mount eagle. I can't wait to see pt2 of this footage.

[@MrStudio6429]

Wondering if any old timers remember the Alameda Chevron truck stop in Los Angeles near Olympic? Or worse yet, the Arco at 7th and Alameda?

[@rolfsinkgraven]

Thanks for not telling us about Old Red, you are giving me a few sleepless nights about that :-) very nice video tho.

[@chief356]

I thought I missed and episode, Is this New Red? I enjoy your travels and wish i was still driving.

[@johnebakeriii]

YAY, Jack!! Looking forward to the downhill ride on Monteagle!! ;)

[@indianajack]

Unfortunately I did not get any footage going down the other side but I had no problems and the Jake's held just fine.

[@marcelguidry7531]

hello Indianajack how are you doing I was a truck driver i drove for 25 year's will health got me out of trucking but I like your videos an like riding with you also I'm from Mississippi

[@rickjohnson1632]

What happened to old red ?

[@dennismckown3873]

i always thought vans were too light and the walls flimsy and i couldn't make load locks too tight, fearing the walls would crack. didn't like straps, didn't seem to keep the load from moving. at least with a reefer the walls are thicker and the load locks kept the load from shifting. i eventually got use to the reefer in the cycle mode, never got use to the constant running though.

[@BossmanEight]

The last time I saw an Oscar Meyer Weinermobile was in Houston, TX . . . . . the night that Hurricane Gus hit! I didn't get a whistle ..

[@nwscrew63]

LOL, Has a squeaky steering wheel just like ol' Red. Liking the color of the truck!

[@BigRich4330]

I just left that truck stop, and I'm on that very route. Spooky haha =P I would love to do one of those promos for you, man.

[@SteelyPaw]

I often enjoy following you on Google's trucker map, so when you give roughly your location from start to finish, it is especially more fun for me. ………….. When I was in kindergarten, I can basically remember playing with my metal trucks which I still have today in my loft in my garage. As much as I loved trucks, you'd think I'd of grown up to be a trucker, but instead I followed in my Dad's footsteps and became a machinist eventually (with a bit of dad's help) owning my own 15 employee maintenance machine shop, but I at least had my own R model Mack 10 speed, flat bed diesel. We used to machine large rolls and the components that went into the winding machines that wound the coils, like you often see being transported on flat bed trailers. The plant we serviced rolled raw steel usually 20 or 30,000 lbs. coils. The machine would take a raw coil of steel and roll it out flat under tons of pressure and they'd run it back and forth, rolling it up at each end until it was the correct thickness and hardness. The constant rolling I spoke of gave the steel good properties, the correct hardness and flexibility based on the customers’ needs. When they were building a new ship in Philadelphia, we would get extra busy and I’d have to hire part time staff. I digress, So I used to go out on “break-downs” (24/7 we guaranteed service) and I would pick up the afflicted parts using my cool Mack flatbed truck with my logo painted on the door as some of the rolls were steel others were a hard rubber, but they would mess up 3 or 4 at a time and they were heavy. We did such a good job rebuilding the rolls and getting them straight again as well repairing the spindles where the bearings went bad and scored the journals up, that the Ohio plant would ship their rolls to the Malvern PA. plant on the shuttle rig (about 25 miles from me) and we would do their rollers too. Needless to say we were very competitive with our prices & they kept us busy. We also did a lot of fabrication of new parts which included welding and machining for other customers too. On the other side of the shop there were smaller high accuracy machines where we made parts to repair Pharmaceutical machines and replacement parts. I retired at the age of 57, amidst a bitter divorce and at the height of imported steel, so in my best interest, I liquidated the shop, and eventually moved onto that land to live. You can still see my sign via Google Maps. As long as my sign remains up they cannot take away my commercial status or change my property to residential which there is a lot of freedom owning commercial property and I think better property value. I turned the shop into a garage where I keep my cars and law equipment, and I also have a small wood shop (I like to build Dutch tables where everything is doweled, no nails). Also, even though I’m retired I still write programs as a sub-contractor for customers for their CNC machines for some of the shops in my area. With the extra earnings, I’m able to keep from dipping into my savings & investments. ............ Is a shame that guy in front of you at the fuel island in the orange shirt did not have more respect and pull up further or park somewhere else. The truck stops needs some better rules in my opinion. ...... I had to laugh when you were pulling that hill and you said "old red would be doing about 25 mph right now" lol compared to the truck you were driving doing 50 mph. …………… If I had to guess, I would say you are in the process of getting another truck. If you could, for example, buy say a 2 or 3 year old Peterbilt (low millage nicely equipped in nice shape) with a Paccar engine and get 1 mile per gallon better fuel millage that would just about make the payments on the Peterbilt in fuel savings alone compared to Old Red and the amount of miles you drive. Plus your repair costs would probably go down and reliability would increase as Old Red has seen her fair share of miles. Since you left me guessing I gave it my best shot, LoL….. Always nice riding with you Jack……….

[@joeaho4848]

I haven't been in St. Louis for 9 years. I see downtown is still under construction. Go figure. Ha Ha. I presume the Pilot at Mont Eagle is where the old Mont Eagle Truckstop was. It was a dive but I did like the cafe. The times I was there it was pretty much home cooking.

[@sotherelulu]

Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to see the descent

[@justduff8990]

I like salted peanuts poured into a COKE bottle...eat and drink at the same time. A great snack on the road, it's an upper for sure, but soooo good!

[@kurtewert1266]

I like that, but in dr pepper.

[@MasterWitchDoctor]

you would be shocked at home many kids today have never heard of doing that.

[@jimdandy6862]

They're to busy eating Tide Pods. Lol.

[@justduff8990]

Don't knock it until you try it... :)

[@RuizR.87]

The new school way is peanuts in clamato with some Tabasco and splash of lemon juice

[@thegods2622]

Did you traded in old red?

[@gymesum]

Man I keep saying get over to right but the new mount on mirror is messing with me !

[@ehsnils]

I'm curious about which engine you have in that truck. And that truck is made in the US, the Volvo trucks made in Sweden are all Cab Overs these days. I wonder how you'd like to try a FH16/750.

[@ernestdougherty3162]

Good morning Jack have been wondering where you been now wondering why you're driving a different truck and pulling a reefer so be waiting to find out be safe keep it between the ditches

[@wifighostcruiser9665]

Where in the world do you got that camera mounted on that truck? I wish you could find a really good place to mount the forward facing camera, I've noticed and passed videos that it looks like you're driving off the side of the road all the time because of where the camera is mounted and it makes me kind of nauseous LOL. It must be the wide-angle lens that makes everything look so distorted also, such as distance and width. I'm sure there's nothing you can do, there must be limitations.

[@noninetofive1]

Really curious about how easy is it to control while backing up - no clutch to help so can you ease back while getting close to dock door - great videos - thanks a lot

[@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793]

Jack, there's a hole in the story. What happened to Big Red? Where does this truck come from? You talked about Knight Magic? Why didn't you simply undo Knight's modifications? John in Québec

[@indianajack]

Keep watching.

[@gatorred157]

Indianjacktrucking I was on facebook i wrote i missed Allie knight on trucking and a guy from my school class had your video Climbing Monteagle linked i saw the title on my youtube so i watched it I liked it!

[@tonymichaud8683]

How do you like the slushbox (auto shift) in that truck Jack?

[@japnjim9684]

What is it like Jack driving a big rig with a automatic trans?

[@williamryan7403]

They aren't really "automatics" .They are automated manuals as they have a clutch not a torque convertor.

[@johnlambert9760]

Another great video Jack. Thanks

[@frfrpr]

Luv'n this channel!

[@chrisalford2384]

when I head that way I always stop at the exit with the loves before you climb that hill. There is a small truck stop there that has wonderful Philly cheese steak sandwiches.

[@kactuszakk4203]

Yes it’s a Shell station/truck stop. It usually has spaces open when the Loves is full!

[@wallycleaver1320]

What truck are you driveing

[@davidfarrell7318]

hello jack I love the camera view on this truck but where is old red you didn't say or have I missed it best wishes I love your videos

[@joshsteppe844]

What happened to the old truck

[@rsmith3126]

You say Old red is slow because of Knight crap, why haven't you had the Knight crap removed?

[@marvinelder3828]

Did you put old red out to pasture ? I wouldn't think so.

[@datboyjt08]

You don't have to hear the Jake brake to know it's working. You can feel the difference. I've been driving a Volvo for 5 years. I actually like that it's quite. That way I don't get a ticket for being too loud in small towns

[@robertdebien1313]

What happen to OlD RED

[@marksmith5696]

Robert DeBien Motor blew

[@robertdebien1313]

but it look like he had it rebuild not to long ago?

[@frank1956]

Right past the Pilot on the left is a Chinese Buffet with truck parking. I've even gotten there after midnight and found a place.

[@viewerman99]

you left us hanging...... glad you are doing well, stay safe

[@indianajack]

Who shot j r?

[@milkman1944]

WOW, I hear shifts and see both hands on the wheel, you gonna get spoiled!!!! With balls like that going up Monteagle, the Swede is definitely a "he".

[@James-oj6ck]

So, what is the story behind the driving of the new truck.

[@indianajack]

I have been looking at the i-shift for quite a while and that's probably my biggest reason.

[@James-oj6ck]

indianajacktrucker So, you traded in Red for a new truck?

[@williamjones391]

My old Ploof Truck lines flatbed would be doing 10-15 mph going up mount eagle with a 48,000 load

[@mrdayyumyum3712]

76TH!!! LOL , cokes and peanuts, is "old red" a manual shift or automatic? and why are so many trucks now automatics? another interesting trip

[@triviace]

Hill assist has been around for a long time,my Father had it on his 38 Studebaker President.He loved that car!

[@graygryphon2008]

Great flight service on this trip. Great salted peanuts and a diet coke!!! By the way if this is a real Volvo engine it does not have a real jake brake, what it has is an exhaust break. Truck has a squeaky steering wheel.

[@MrBigR928]

Can you please do a tour of the truck? WoW she got up that grade pretty good with 42,000 lbs. Dont make me trademy W9 for a 780 VNL. There was a white 880 a few trucks down on your left that was real nice. For some reason they stopped making those big Clydesdales with the DD16 or ISX Cummins. Man that is a nice truck but hard to find those 880's. Your gonna have to take a reeeeal goodscrub down to get that Hussy Truck smell off of you because Ol'red will get a wiff of a new hen in the hen house and she wont crank up for you....lmao. I was just up that way at Jack Daniels picking up a load of hooch! Be safe Jack and watch out when you park in Union City, they're putting boots on trucks down there! Safe travels ✌

[@mailpup]

Add me to the list of those wanting to see truck stops in your videos. Speaking of which, living in Southern California, I never heard of Ayerco truck stops like the one you showed at the beginning of this video. I looked them up and now I know something about them.

[@barrylaite8821]

Great video as always Jack, but honestly though, a little vague as to why all of a sudden you're driving a newer rig with a reefer.

[@mariobijvelds9760]

as always great video jack greetings from nederland

[@brendabennett8443]

How is it driving an automatic truck?

[@kapekodbob]

Where do you have the cam ? Seems like we are straddling the lanes.

[@indianajack]

That is because the GoPro camera makes it looks like that.