A Girl and Her Big Rig

[@frankmartin8471]

I love her can-do attitude, her smile, and the fact that she's genuine. What a refreshing change from the drama kings and queens.

[@larrymillington3642]

i agree with ya on her attitude and yes :-) love her smiles too. she never gives up and tries hard in doing her part. farming is lots of headaches and plenty of stress and laura handles it well. when she gets emotional over the stress i feel for her i've been there. behind you a 100% laura and love your videos i watch them lot of times back to back

[@Marks-Law]

Your daddy can be proud he raised a proficient child. Grant has to be very happy too. Not everyone would put themselves learning a new skills like driving a semi on Camera for the whole world to critique.

[@tony98discovery]

She will also be proud that she can complete all the work on the farm.

[@Andersonjordan115]

I see the truck has a Detroit for a motor. Detroits like their RPMs to have power. If you up shift around 1800 and down shift about 1300, you’ll always be in the correct rpm range. Running down the road, you should be between 1500 and 1600 rpms to maintain fuel economy and power. Good luck and stay safe on the roads!

[@mikekautz5953]

Nice going. I wish there were more young people like this.

[@ernstoud]

Lots of respect. I am amazed what you (and Grant) accomplished in such a short time. Even your own semi. Wow.

[@justbecause9645]

KZbin and family money. They are the exception.

[@remusgherman4602]

I like how you enjoy those vehicles.. Cool.. Working with big machines.

[@jeffsiegwart]

Seeing you wrestle with the semi's hood was funny and cute. You're getting the hang of it driving a semi. You're doing a great job!

[@highplainsdrifter498]

She does not give up easy! I could watch that struggle all day ;)

[@toddherbrand4507]

Laura nice job floating the gears your doing a great job running your truck

[@michaelgrasela7493]

Laura, it's always nice to watch your videos and share your adventures.

[@deanmeyers1690]

Doing good Dear, one hint from an old trucker,,, when shifting into gear at a dead stop, slip the. Clutch a tiny bit to "move" the gears in the trans a bit so they'll mesh and it'll slip into gear. Saves a bit of wear on the shift forks inside the trans.

[@davidknudson6382]

I would love to see you and Grant do a segment with Mike Rowe. You and Grant are perfect examples of success do to work ethic and dedication to an industry. Great examples for people; young and old. I made the same suggestion to Mike Rowe. Think about it.

[@tylermintz8361]

Your doing an excellent job driving that truck for you first time. May God Bless you!

[@DJWilliams777]

Definitely not getting bored with your uploads. Absolutely love watching how farms work and all the ins and outs of the daily duties. Love this content. God bless.

[@tony98discovery]

Me too, watching her work on the farm is when I feel at ease.

[@larrygarner6722]

Laura you are doing a great job and appear to being do very safe job also. No matter how old a person is you keep learning new skills.

[@terryhubbard1141]

Sitting here at 70 years old and retired from a career as a machinist....watching you and your enthusiasm for what you enjoy. Wish I had met a woman like you when I was younger....oh well....love ya, Laura....Grant is a lucky man.

[@LibelLinus304]

Ewww relax old man that's creepy

[@R420ISH]

@@LibelLinus304 Kids these days.. Smh..

[@LibelLinus304]

@@R420ISH Unsure, are you also a creepy old man triggered? Please clarify. TY.

[@R420ISH]

@@LibelLinus304 Joe Biden supporter i guess?

[@LibelLinus304]

@@R420ISH He could be. Same deviant mentality for certain.

[@davidbetts480]

Hello Laura and Grant, Laura you are doing a awesome job in the semi.

[@randycarter7288]

You have got to be the cutest little grain hauler I have ever seen.

[@billcarbomb6140]

❤kid had the same rig but tri-axle loaded pulling Shift her 18 hun it will always go right in I am a jaker so easy on me as well great job grant as well give Scottie a little hug peace

[@coldpond]

Gotta say, you always make me smile. Keep on truckin".

[@Dale-ko9kc]

The impressed meter was going down. But, this one made a comeback. Laura, you stick to it. Got to love that. This subscriber not going anywhere. lol Thanks for the adventures.

[@DM-uv3sd]

Laura, You are not only living the dream, You are the dream.....Never give up. Your killing it!!!!

[@HungryH1951]

There is so much to farming and it's all so interesting. You have to know and do so much. Drive tractors, trucks of various sizes, mow fields, deliver corn, cut and bale hay, repair equip, on and on. Never a dull moment.

[@Rejectingmodernity01]

her attitude,outlook,personality and even keeled nature is extremely infectious and somewhat intoxicating!man laura is all that and then some,one of the hottest grounded females on the internet in todays times,im sure i speak for all of us when i say laura we love you

[@edwardgeiser1571]

Wow. Can actually see the trailer begin to rise up as it unloads the weight from the load.

[@dennisb-trains23]

Such a diligent and hard worker.

[@darrenthomas8487]

I loved how when you said if you can't find it grind it. That's how I some times drive I all so say it's all in a box I'll sort it out later

[@captharry900]

Always fun watching Laura work. She’s a natural at these videos, and it doesn’t hurt that she is very easy on the eyes. ❤️🦅♥️✝️🇺🇸😊

[@ap6982]

What a creep, 😆

[@davestevens4263]

Hot !

[@donaldfoltz4649]

Very impressed, I see her as the All American Girl! Or woman. A special young lady.

[@rusty2811]

If only the world had more people like you. We are in desperate need of just down home. Awesome people.

[@billwalker6349]

You did exactly the right thing. When you are stopped and there is contact it is the other guys fault. You are doing a great job.

[@CS-bz1tj]

Your videos are never boring. I only wish they were longer lol. You cracked me up with your "if you can't find 'em, grind 'em" line. Looking forward to the planting videos. Love you guys.

[@sjsz06]

I too am impressed with how well you handle that big rig.

[@Truckergregg]

Love it, new subscriber. I’m a veteran, trucker and a senior citizen so I love seeing young people with such awesome ethics. Awesome choice of a dream truck. Keep on Trucking and God bless us all.

[@RidhaaIsmailnlb]

Hi I am a professional trucker, I must say you learned to drive very quick, I know it's not easy to learn to change a fullar gearboxes gears, I salute you, look after your truck and it will look after you, get used to using your mirrors further down the line as you get use to driving. All the best

[@Stuart123]

As a retired career trucker up here in Western Canada 🇨🇦 I am super impressed with your driving ability and how you caught on so quickly. The next level is to reverse without looking through the window behind you, that’s cheating lol. Master the art of backing up using your mirrors, cause if you get that dream rig chances are it won’t have a window.

[@SquirrelTheater]

Exactly what I was going to say. 👍🏻

[@chuck2306]

they have remote back up cameras

[@chuck2306]

in todays world where WOMEN are being pushed aside by woke trans Laura is a breath of fresh air I dare to say she is a roll model for many young girls

[@edwardwuestman7098]

your right the best thing she can do is blacken out the back window so she has to learn the mirrors

[@Уран-о5с]

she was supposed to shoot this video in a bikini

[@tscottme]

Laura, the easiest way to open the hood on semi trucks is to stand beside the front tire, either side, and push it up. You can let it fall completely open, it won't hurt anything. When closing that hood, it's ok to lift it from the front and let it fall closed. It is safer for you to do what I described than staining & struggling to open/close from the front. That's how I opened/closed truck hoods for 28 years/3 million safe miles in trucking. Love your channel. Hello to Grant.

[@robertbronikowski6728]

Hi Laura! Just a little hint, when you're going up in gears, let the revs calm down, when you have to downshift, get the revs up. Hope that helps. Love your and Grant's vids.

[@jamesward6106]

I liked your statement things are never same in farming, referring to meeting section of pivot while hauling corn. It did look tight

[@bobdiederich7087]

That's why you check coolant before use. When the engine cools off, the engine and cooling system shrinks a little, which can cause slight leakage. If it's leaking when hot, that is usually worse.

[@davidg3388]

Best thing I learned driving trucks. Only steer with one hand. If u drive with both hands on steering wheel when and if something happens you will have tendece of over reacting. That's why you only streer with one hand. On coolant leak there is a switch in coolant tank that will kill the engine if coolant gets to low. So you differently need to find that leak and keep an eye on fuild level. Used to drive OTR and would see lights in the fields in the fall for harvest. Always thought what that life is like. Thanks for answering alot of questions. Keep up good work!

[@johnwyoder]

Massively impressed by two things... #1. Your skills as a truck driver. #2. The automation of the ethanol plant.

[@LauraFarms]

Thank you! and yes, its super cool!

[@johndavidson6867]

Great video Laura, the more you drive the easier it becomes. I could watch you all day, especially when I get to see those eyes. Hoping the remainder of your hauling is uneventful, and planting goes great.

[@larrydettmer8916]

Yes, the eyes, WOW.

[@lwilde]

@@larrydettmer8916 Hypnotizing.

[@doctormdds]

@@larrydettmer8916 And her personality!

[@anomanderrake440]

😂 bunch of weirdos my lord

[@tomdunn7147]

@@anomanderrake440 Yup had to ruin their comment, can't keep it about the farming and video. LAURA is MARRIED. Come on people stop being creeps.

[@earllutz2663]

Gre job. I have never driven a semi, but I do agree with the person, who advised you to, learn to use your mirrors. Although never having driven a seemi, as I said above, I did, for many years, operate a 44 foot ladder truck, whose big airiel ladder, filled the the back window, making it a necessity, to use the mirrors. I enjoy watching you, Grant and your families farming operation. Good health to all of you.

[@michaelwilliams7481]

Congratulation, Laura, that truck is not easy to drive. The gear change takes some getting use to. Never boring watching you, Laura. Love from Mike. ❤

[@criagcundiff2469]

Kudos to you young lady. You're becoming a real pro truck driver. Good job. You need a mirror (or a few of them) attached to your auger or someplace up high, so that you can watch your corn filling the trailer from the ground or better yet from the driver's seat.

[@larrystockwell8994]

Ya Laura a couple things. Cold leaks are not uncommon. When the engine cools and shrinks it might cause a small leak. If you can locate it you might be able to tighten it enough to stop it. Good eye on catching that one. On your shift the RPM will change 300 - 500 RPM up or down depending on the gearing of the truck. So you are on the right track there too. The backing thing can be as hard as you want to make it. If you watch the mirrors and put your hand on the bottom of the steering wheel just move your hand to the side you want to turn to. The biggest no no is to turn to much to fast, but I think you have the basics going for you. Have a good season.

[@JoseFerreira-kz4nx]

You should change the hoses of coolant and take the leak out! Always take the reb a litle hight for shifting! Both of you are amazing!!! Keep going on!!!

[@davestewart101]

My yrs of trucking and 14 yrs of owner operator cold water leaks are natures till it warms up. You both are awesome as being new farmers.

[@limeaid23]

Great work Laura. Dirt intersections and roads immediately made me think of North by Northwest. Rural Bus Stops and crop-dusting planes . One more thing. You do know that there are cameras inside the bays where you unload the corn. Just something to think about. Doing really good with your driving, better every time.

[@blueridgeocean]

Oh yeah if you are having issues driving after stopping on a steep hill and have a heavy load use a wheel chock chained and clipped to the rear of the trailer. This will allow you to engage the clutch and get moving without stalling or rolling backwards. Once you get moving the wheel chock will follow you. Get to the top and disconnect the wheel chock from trailer and be on your way. But then again Nebraska ain't known for 6%grades.

[@hugeblue]

7/11/23 - Laura , Really enjoyed this video ! Like the way you take care of your equipment .

[@acagamer1085]

It is very nice for me to see that there are girls like you who love farming.I'm not from the USA, I'm from Europe, more precisely from Serbia, my parents are also engaged in agriculture and I plan to continue that family business.Well done for all the work and effort you put into your farm and this YT channel.

[@Harry-yv7oe]

Hi Laura, another hint for you is to drop the air ride on the trailer. When dumping fast the airbags can over extend.

[@JonathanAlexander-z9p]

You are still my favorite female farmer in the world. I love seeing you drive that semi. You are really special at everything that you do. You are the best female farmer in the world.

[@mingthemerciless6855]

Great job and I enjoy your videos because I am learning what farming is about. Thanks.

[@RonV726]

You are so adorable! I loved seeing the trailer rising as it was unloaded in time lapse! Also, it is very refreshing to hear a young lady talking about her weight. You don't look a pound over 79,000. 🚚😊

[@gregorycross612]

That is pretty funny right there! I'm thinking about 79,995! This girl runs on efficiency! 🤠👍

[@Mrbigp59]

your like a breath of fresh air. Grant is one lucky man

[@aaronsbarker]

... I caught myself leaning into each one of your attempts to lift the hood.... nearly fell out of my seat "trying to help". Love your stuff!

[@larryritch591]

YOU HAVE THE MOST AWESOME SMILE I THINK I HAVE EVER SEEN. YOU DO A WONDERFUL JOB FARMING .

[@FourSeasonsNorth4x4]

Such a great channel…just love watching you do what you do. Makes me nostalgic for the farms in Saskatchewan where I spent many years. Farmers life a great life in spite of the ups and downs..a true adventure.

[@coffee8866]

Oh that leak will turn into something for sure. Great video Laura.

[@padders1068]

Laura! Great video as ever. Being farm born & bred here in the UK, it's always interesting to see the differences & also the similarities between our country's farming methods. Keep up the good work! ❤

[@redeyetrucker520]

Laura you and your green eyes are a breath of fresh air, I am a super trucker with over 4 million miles under my belt, blackout your back window and rely on your mirrors, make sure that you always have spot mirrors on your doors and your hood. I also have 3 weeks vacation each year so if you need to help during harvest feel free to reach out. I do not need to be on camera although I do have blonde hair and green eyes as well.

[@terryblake1554]

Never get bored watching you guys! You are a monumental inspiration to girls and women everywhere! All the best!

[@petermartin2643]

Nice to see a young lady that willing to work hard and learn new thing, you are doing very well driving.

[@berhorst59]

Also, Ms Laura, the "Johnyy Bar" (trailer brake control) is not for parking. If trailer brakes are set, the handle won't make any difference any way, becase the brakes set when the red knob is out. Also, old timer tip: when slowing down, use the trailer brakes, with the Johnny bar. Easier to get under the trailer to adjust brakes, if you don't have auto adjusters, than get under the tractor, and crawl around the differentials. Jake brake sounds cooler with straight pipes, but sure is noisy when just cruising. Does save just a bit of fuel, though

[@SixMeter]

Hi Laura! Farm license also applies to Missouri.

[@WSFTFORLIFE]

Lots of respect and wonderful job driving that rig!! Just a little advice as you’re getting comfortable with it. When backing up try to use your mirrors only, position them so you can see the whole rig even turned. If you don’t have spot mirrors, grab some, they’re cheap. Don’t form a bad habit of looking out the back window. In the down season, take her out in an open solid field empty and practice backing up. Both blind side and driver side. But awesome job!!!!!

[@richiecaelwarts1911]

Love seeing woman in farming trucking doing all those jobs very proud of this girl .

[@kennethfeld6639]

The "Farmer" exemption for CDL is almost every state - and definitely all the major farming states. The only times it gets sticky is crossing state lines like southern WI to Debuke, IA grain elevator, but most of those states also have exemptions for those circumstances.

[@wietschefourie2311]

Hats off to you young lady !

[@416dl]

That was very interesting and well produced, at least for me, as I am a soon to be retired CDL driver who is looking at maybe beginning some harvest time corn and bean hauling for fun and profit and you definitely gave us a great intro. Thanks and best of everything to you both. Cheers.

[@Boo91900]

I am very impressed with your work ethic at the farm now diving a big truck fully loaded with grain . I am very impressed. Here in Maryland you need a cdl for that. The farmers here have there cdl.

[@manelson647]

Well, you already know that we are all amazed at everything you learn and do on your farm…but, let me just say…I get stressed and terrified sometimes just trying to drive in and out of my own garage! 😮I would be honored to ride along with you sometime to empty the corn 🌽 You are so good at everything you even attempt! Nice job, little Farmer! Love ❤️ you, Grammy 😀

[@gregorycross612]

I think we would like to see Laura take Grammy for a stroll to the ethanol plant. 👋🤠

[@johngrossnickle8874]

We have JLG’s manufacturers in our neck of the woods…Maryland. Interesting seeing the process the corn takes and unloading. Thanks.

[@brianmartinko6155]

You are a very good trucker. You can drive every piece of equipment on the farm. Wow

[@alexmonger8754]

Laura, most of us do not have a clue about farming and where our food comes from, so it is so cool that you are doing these videos. Keep it going. Alex

[@jimcheatham8306]

You're correct on the up and down shifts. When your floating gears if it doesn't go right in gear, accelerate slightly. It the grinding noise gets faster you are already at too high of a RPM, if the noise slows down accelerate a little more until it goes in gear... before you know it you don't have to look at the tachometer. Great job girl!

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

pretty cool how you can drive a loaded semi on manual. you're so capable and always willing to learn new stuff with no ego. so gorgeous, hardworking, and smart

[@jackrolfson312]

Laura it's always so fun to watch I appreciate you taking the time to film It for us. It seems like nothing is too hard for you you just get in and do it. You have to be proud of that, Please stay safe take cand until the next time.

[@nelsoncollar1814]

Laura, be proud of yourself. You have learned a lot and doing fine. I drove a truck OTR for 7 and a half years. It was interesting to say the least. Don't stop learning. You are good at all I've seen. If I was a young man I would have learned a better profession. But I drove for a company too. Love watching all the new things you do to keep your farm moving forward.

[@wvhillbillymike9302]

Great job in all your doing!! And if I may say Grant is one lucky Bastard! You all are great

[@sitchad]

Hey for your second day, you are doing great. Gotta love Nebraska! Never bored with your videos.

[@joerhodes1894]

I look forward to each one of your videos, you do an awesome job of narrating everything that you and Grant do. it is amazing at the accomplishments the two of you have made in such a short time. You are to be commended for a job well done. My hat is off to you!!

[@ianclarke4660]

Well done. Driving a truck albeit a farm truck takes some doing and your confidence will improve the more trips you do.

[@FreedomRock44]

Laura I am not a farmer but you made me proud! Laura done all grown upzies!!!!!! Great Job!!!!!!!

[@gregoryverbeek4700]

Yeah you'll find that sweet spot for the rpms and shifting. It's great your working together , Have a good year 👍

[@davidjserrano1275]

Good Morning Happy Farming

[@wimvandesteeg1353]

supercute girl, with gorgeous eyes, driving a BIG truck, dreaming of even bigger trucks.....i honestly think that will never get boring to see 😁

[@rcman75]

I'm A truck driver by trade love farming and hard work I love your channel. What I know is a good rule of thumb is if the speed o reads 15 that's 6th gear 35 is 8th and so on need to get to 1500 on up shifts maybe 17oo on down shifts the grinding I hear is no enough road speed /rpm for that gear its okay to wind it up especially when pulling up hill and shifting You rock I hope this helps keep up all you hard work. Thank you so much for sharing

[@alwayswoke5181]

Brave, genuine and beautiful. Laura rules. Love from the Netherlands (Europe).

[@thomasadams3334]

No way this is boring. I love your videos and watching and learning all about farming. I am a retired 30 year long haul trucker, and I am very impressed with how quick you are picking it up. I love seeing the progress you and Grant are making. I do have a question....do you miss working with your dad? Love Cale's videos as well, not quite the same without you there too tho. You guys be safe and well!

[@dominicdahlheimer6861]

Know what you can do and what you can't do? And then you learn from there! Every truck driver had their first day driving and it can be a learning experience every day.....

[@frednutz1604]

I’ve been driving trucks for 43yrs now & I must say I’m impressed with how well you’re handling that old beast considering the limited experience you’ve had. Well done Laura.

[@cwoodyhvfd]

You and Grant need to go to the Iowa Interstate 80 TruckStop. All kinds of goodies for that truck. You need some quarter fenders for the truck. It will help keep the rocks and mud off the cab..😁

[@stevedisbrow4252]

What a great video! You obviously know what you’re doing but you also aren’t afraid to get better by acknowledging and learning from mistakes. Stick with it! Good luck.

[@kirkreusch5704]

If you can’t find’m, grind’m, that make them out of rubber now! We had several saying about gear grinding back in my farming work days, lol. Love you guys content.

[@madranchtrucker6955]

7:48 the simplest way to explain shifting, assuming your running a 10 speed transmission is to shift by the numbers. What I mean by that is, for example, 15 mph, 1+5=6, so at 15mph, you should be entering 6th gear and so on. The best way to learn rpm control, what they teach in most schools and on the cdl test is to keep the rpms between 1000 and 1500. So run the truck up to 1500 and go into neutral, then allow the rpms to fall to 1000, then shift into the next highest gear. (Every truck is different and they all have a unique sweet spot they like to shift in and out at.) Down shifting is the reverse of this, allow your rpms to drop to 1000, then go to neutral, blip the throttle to push it up to 1500, then go for the next lowest gear. Hope this helps!! Also, even though your not required to have a cdl you may still want to aquire a cdl manual from the state of Nebraska as there's a lot of useful info in it that can help you out and keep you out of trouble! Your doing awesome Laura, happy to share the highways and byways with ya!

[@jefff6181]

Laura, read my comment on the last video of you hauling corn. Everything will make sense after that. Love how you had to tell us about the horn! 😅🤣😂😆 That truck that missed his turn, should have kept on going to find another place to turn around. That's a serious safety hazard. I don't have that luxury, as I haul doubles, so backing up is to a minimum.

[@LilmissJ111]

We hope you all are doing fantastic, from our channel to yours!❤❤❤