Living LARGE over the road!

I met up with my long time friend Dave Bucklin again to check out some custom sleeper trucks including the 2022 Western Star with 156" ARI sleeper he drives for RSTZ Transport of Webster, Massachusetts.

[@jacksak]

Great truck !! You're in your early 50's as you said. But, that's not old especially from my viewpoint in my late 70's. You're still a young buck (hahahaha)...

[@TheBostonTrucker]

70s the new 60s I hear!

[@garywendeln7114]

I never thought much of Western Stars until this. It's like WOW !!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

They've always been a great truck!

[@mariogonzales4113]

Thank you for taking time out of your day to show us your friend's beautiful truck..

[@TheBostonTrucker]

It was all my pleasure.

[@geraldriopelle2044]

Thanks! Mike! Really enjoyed the show! It would be great fun to sit down with you and your friends, and just listen!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

I'd love to meet up sometime.

[@ebf82234]

Hey BostonTrucker...what an awesome video this is...so smooth, so informative...I feel like I'm right there. I remember Dave from previous videos...what a great guy to "hang with". How fortunate you are to know him as you do, especially dating back to your "Bud Meyer days". When you asked him (in so many words), "What does it take to drive a truck like this?", his reply "common sense...know your limitations (straight out of "Dirty Harry" BTW!!)...know where your trailer is at all times" sums it up, perfectly, in one tight package. Western Stars get better and better with every turn of the calendar...we have a Star dealer here on Long Island (Aptico)...best in the business. Thanks, so much Mike...as always.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Dave and I are very close.

[@brucehodges7889]

Thanks Mike, that thing is GORGEOUS! Can't wait to see you drive it😉

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Me too! 😊

[@mikenatale5269]

Wow the inside of that bunk is unbelievable. Crazy!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

It's luxurious!

[@incarsus]

as a 20 year driver without attachments at home, this is the sort of truck I hope to drive one day. One day.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Definitely the way to go if you can.

[@HarryHov]

Definitely TOP SHELF!! What a great video!!! From Rhode Island here can't wait to see you on the road!!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Thanks Harry!

[@Torsee]

Sign me up for that modern Western Star! And for the haters.. Same engine! Same drivetrain. Same electronics.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

You have the right attitude 😜

[@ronaldrankin9918]

Parking has to be a challenge in most truck stops and rest areas. Great Video! Thank you for the tour!!!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Sleeps a lot on on ramps.

[@mtgut1962]

Those ARI sleepers are awesome. Been in them many times at the truck shows. They are definitely a must if you want to live on the road and do a specific job that allows for the length of 300” or more. Plus at 25,000 pounds for the tractor only weight is a huge issue. It’s amazing he has a reefer with that weight. Probably around 35,000 empty. Beautiful ride for sure 😎🤟

[@TheBostonTrucker]

I think he's 42k empty.

[@mtgut1962]

@@TheBostonTrucker should of Proof read what I sent. I was meaning more around 45,000 pounds. My bad. So 42,000 is a little better not much 😏😊

[@themanthemyththebanger]

Really enjoyed this. What a truck! If I had to be OTR, I'd be jealous of all these condominium sleepers. Western Star makes a fine looking machine, too. And having done 200k in a 2020 Cascadia with the Detroit DD15 and DT12 automatic, I'm totally cool with that powertrain. Strong and reliable if treated well. Only problems I had in the Cascadia were auxiliary stuff -- broken pedal valve for the brakes and a power steering leak happened pretty much when it was brand-new (fixed under warranty), then an annoying electronic gremlin that would make the AC stop blowing cold until the truck was shut down and restarted. Suspected a problem with the control panel in the sleeper. Didn't stay long enough to see the problem solved as I moved on to a better job. But you won't see me say much negative about Freightliner or Western Star.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

I've never really driven a bad Freightliner.

[@brianb2454]

incredible! that truck with the blue lights inside the cab i could live in !

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Makes being otr bearable.

[@allied1394]

All the comforts of home what a beautiful truck

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Makes staying out for a month much bearable.

[@dwnwrdishvnwrd]

Holy hell, that's a gorgeous piece of machinery.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Dave is very happy with it.

[@kirktitgen7453]

That thing is incredible....so freaking nice ....the blue western star im talking about

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Tell me about it 😜

[@jakem.6359]

Wow!!!! I'd buy something like that to replace my RV 😆. And I agree....if you are going to be on the road for weeks at a time....it's the only way to go.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Absolutely and you can get paid while driving an RV like truck.

[@travissweeney788]

Ya,that was super cool hey! What a rig!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

It's the best way to truck otr

[@jackefrost]

I remember going to see those bunks when they used to have the truck show in Boston back in the day it was one of the things to see at the show

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Oh yes thanks for reminding me. They were Double Eagle Industries sleepers and they were so Kool!

[@MsDenisejoyce]

Amazing truck Mike and the color is right too 😊 greets Denise

[@TheBostonTrucker]

I know you love this color! 😊

[@ronaldmorrison499]

Super cool trucks

[@TheBostonTrucker]

😊

[@williammurphy1592]

Great video Mike. Beautiful Large Cars

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Thank you 😊

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

Don’t know how one could make money with that beautiful truck. Most truckers today couldn’t even back that up without a trailer attached

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Specialized freight pays a lot more.

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

@@TheBostonTrucker I assume it does as a friend of mine hauls those non recyclable turbine blades ( build back better my ass). However I still think the cost of that beautiful rig takes one hell of a lot of loads just to pay the debt service

[@TheBostonTrucker]

@@arthurbrumagem3844 I know what they haul and what it pays and it pays enough to run these trucks.

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

@@TheBostonTrucker didn’t say you didn’t know ,I was just asking a simple question.

[@dirtydiesels3110]

Glad to see business people running their businesses the way they can make a living at it 👌

[@BigMoney23223]

I love the lights on the inside of the recessed lip of the back on the WS, he should have installed a back door though

[@TheBostonTrucker]

The lighting is beautiful inside and out.

[@scottpreble3330]

The new western stars , look like there smiling going down the road

[@themanthemyththebanger]

Smiling like their drivers, I reckon. 😄

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Because they are smiling.

[@briangunter4038]

The orange peterbilt was a jem! western star is beautiful but it's no peterbilt "class" I would stay in that peterbilt that's just me though there all badass!! Great video mike!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

I'm with you on that, the only saving grace is the Western Star is total luxury inside but I'd still probably take the Pete.

[@tomadelsberger6101]

Thanks for the eye candy nice trucks

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@tomadelsberger6101]

@@TheBostonTrucker I'm an old trucker still love the trucks and miss the road Thanks for sharing it made my day

[@kc5287]

What a beautiful truck, loved the sleeper, especially the hot tub, lol.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Might as well jump in 😆

[@Excellence518]

Mike does excellent work!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Thanks

[@kens6437]

Very Beautiful Ride !!

[@wilE6764]

Wow what a ride that is..i.wouldnt mind doing otr if I had that set up..I'd fit right in with you guys too..I went to trucking school in 1992 also..in Buffalo Ny...started with a buddy in March we got done the 2nd of April..the day we were done had a big slushy snow storm and Jb slid in the ditch right down the road from our school lol...no lie

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Awesome dude! We were out there the same time.

[@joe-tr6wl]

Mike does Dave own that sweet lady in blue .man that is beautiful or outfit switched to automatics and I will tell you you don't need to use manual in snow or ice let the computer do its job. Great video stay safe

[@TheBostonTrucker]

These are company trucks.

[@johnboissonnault3594]

What a truck!! Nice.👍🏻

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Really is especially in person.

[@mikeglenn9800]

Not to make anybody mad, these trucks cost more than I've made in 50+years Trucking. It 's a good video Mike, but only Millionaires could ever own and maintain trucks like these . Still appreciate the video Mike, thanks!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

No one's mad here. Every truck in this video is a company truck and I believe they go for around 250K. Usually, truckers who drive trucks like these specialize in what they haul, they're not just hauling general freight as does this company. Specialized hauling pays a lot more plus when a driver drives a truck like this, they're more apt and probably expected to stay out on the road for many more weeks than the average driver which earns the truck more money.

[@guybuddyman838]

Great tour. thx

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Thank you

[@ruanecrummett9261]

Wow those trucks are awesome

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Absolutely 🤗

[@peteschiavoni]

Very very cool

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Thank you

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

Holy mother of truck's. Only problem is it is a automatic 👎🏻 but with a rig as bad ass as that who wouldn't drive it... oh Dave forgot one person that is a natural Mike!!!!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Haha Dave knows I'm a natural! Yeah giving the opportunity I'd probably drive it but no automatic for me unless it's a big bunk.

[@justinw8512]

That blue one super cool

[@TheBostonTrucker]

It's really nice 🙂

[@davidsimons6881]

Nice looking big rides

[@TheBostonTrucker]

For sure.

[@bnewton239]

that was fun to watch.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Happy you enjoyed this!

[@robhallifax2730]

Somebody has a lot of disposable income! Beautiful Rigs!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

😂

[@joehussey2693]

Wow, that is awesome!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

😊

[@kellykonoske91]

I wouldnt have time to haul freight for trying to figure everything out in the sleeper! Ha! Todd the retired trucker.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Have to search KZbin to figure out all the stuff in the bunk.

[@scottkucinski4967]

Honey when you coming home, never lol!!!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Yup pretty much!

[@jackiechan_wtf4041]

Thats why most couples will do team driving. Not only do you make more money, your spouse will never be alone.

[@HarryHov]

Rhode Island born amd raised here!!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

😊

[@alvieroverrelli8066]

What are truck Mike I have one 2017 daycab behind dump trailer 4 axles 120000 on long island express way nice keep up goo work👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheBostonTrucker]

I can see yours in your profile, very nice looking truck!

[@Brad1237202]

Great video Mike! How easy is it to back up a rig that long?

[@TheBostonTrucker]

If you know what you're doing it's just like breathing! Watch me back one in here kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGOXc5qVdrt3gac

[@Brad1237202]

Thanks Mike! Enjoy the Weekend!

[@jarrodatherton8272]

Wish kw still did sunroof Nice video btw. First time watching. Definitely check out more

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Awesome Jarrod! Welcome to my channel!

[@rustyhook6723]

Very cool

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Thank you

[@dahmooren]

Keep us informed of any events we can stop by!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

July 29 Gearjammer show

[@mikekuhn214]

Now that’s a beautiful Western Star!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Sure is 😊

[@tonto8069]

I think regular Western Stars are the best looking trucks out there but this one blows them away.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

I'm in agreement with you, it'll be interesting to hear your opinion on our new one when I post it hopefully next week.

[@HighGearAutomotive]

I can totally see how that could take a lot of stress out of the job.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Yes absolutely, you can totally bypass truck stop services minus the fuel islands.

[@robertdaniul4390]

What are you thinking of come back on the Super Slab again? 😂🤣👍

[@TheBostonTrucker]

I did a couple months ago, did you see? No I'm good with local now.

[@ToniMattTony]

Beautiful

[@TheBostonTrucker]

😊

[@Torsee]

That there is a cruise missile right there! Love the Blue!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

😆

[@diegohenriquezgarita5356]

Excelente video

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Mucho gracias

[@Carolinastrucks]

Sweet rigs

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Yes it is ☺️

[@andrewsulfaro3468]

I guess I should say stay tuned for mine 😎

[@TheBostonTrucker]

🤣🤣🤣

[@bobhover3863]

What a truck!!!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Yes!!!

[@bobhover3863]

Look good pulling your dump trailer?

[@Ma-fh9on]

In one hand I think it beautiful rig then on the other i think about practicality of driving so a long rig and fuel consumption with the extra weight it's a real heart over head kinda thing

[@TheBostonTrucker]

You get use to the size and he's getting 6mpgs

[@mikehiggins5233]

Nice 👌

[@TheBostonTrucker]

😊

[@johnalton6839]

Wow,,,, nice 👌

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Yes sir 😊

[@stacks1967]

Excellent

[@TheBostonTrucker]

☺️

[@USMC_BABE38]

Drive safe brother

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Yes

[@RM.....]

I really like that. Id never go home lol

[@TheBostonTrucker]

He doesn't go home much but he's single.

[@thomasboycejr1471]

Bad ass trucks 🛻

[@TheBostonTrucker]

😊

[@mitchh6702]

That's roughing it!!!🤣

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Glamping! 😜

[@delmontegreenbeans]

Man I want one of those style trucks.

[@allenscott7048]

With a truck like that I would never go home

[@TheBostonTrucker]

He doesn't go home much.

[@davidanderson9783]

Do truck stops have places to empty the grey and black tanks? Beautiful truck!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

I think he empties at rest areas that have rv dumps.

[@TexasVexes]

Auto 02 w900? I didn’t know they were around back then.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Automatics have been around along time, even back in the 80's.

[@arminius3808]

Lovely truck. Not very practical here in Australia

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Why not practical for the long haulers?

[@jtaylor3447]

Wht brand marker lights come on the tractor those definitely aren't factory

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Panelite? Not sure

[@johnprue]

Sweet 👍

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Yes it is 😊

[@haroldsmith5199]

That's the way to travel

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Yes sir ☺️

[@billsmith5581]

Awesome

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Thanks Bill

[@petebart147]

You got to get out there and get some road miles

[@TheBostonTrucker]

I'm rusty!

[@TimRHillard]

Out and about huh? Alright, see you then.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Yes I was! 😉

[@joedelusso1415]

My question would be: how long did it take to get adjusted to the extra length of the tractor and trailer shown in the video from years of driving a standard tractor with a sleeper bunk??

[@TheBostonTrucker]

It take a day to get use to it.

[@Graveltrucking]

What is the tare weight on that tractor? I don't see them hauling cheap freight with that truck. A driver could go months without home time.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Heavy! I think he's 42k tractor and trailer

[@bradhanson4803]

Nice

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Sure is ☺️

[@waynebishop8343]

Excellent Mike. when you drive that truck in manual mode how do you shift I didn't see a shifter.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

I'm gonna guess you push the handle up or down.

[@waynebishop8343]

that's why your the trucker and I'm not, lol thanks Mike.

[@themanthemyththebanger]

@@TheBostonTrucker handle forward for downshift/back for upshift. Ratchets downward to turn on engine brake in three stages. It's second nature once you use it for a while. Never have to take your hands off the wheel.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

@@themanthemyththebanger Thank you for clearing this up.

[@firewalker1372]

What a beaut……

[@TheBostonTrucker]

😁

[@jasonmcdonaldhandmade7900]

Why do y’all talk so funny? 🤪

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Accent? What accent? 😜

[@waynehigden]

If you had to park your car in Harvard Square you would talk funny too.

[@martinburke362]

How long is that truck with a trailer on it, what's the maximum length of trailer it can pull?

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Pulls a 53' reefer

[@Saddletramp1200]

WS is the finest there is.; I'm too old now to figure out all those remotes. Lord ride with you.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Hand built!

[@Steelers2841]

Have a Friend had Peterbilt 579 with 156Inch Sleeper with the with that Automated Tranny

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Nice combination 👍

[@kingirihia5966]

Choice

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Yes

[@kennethsmith8968]

just give me a w9 with a studio sleeper and 18 gears and im good.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Or a 379

[@georgestewart4285]

Non-Truckdriver here....what kind of driver would have a truck like this? Just curious.

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

Normally husband and wife teams hauling specialized freight. Classic cars,govt defense loads,computers,house hold moves. Hard to haul general freight. Your not going to any of the City markets in a truck like that or haul heavy freight.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

I'll echo what Fuzzy said plus truckers who stay on the road months at a time.

[@richardsavoie1073]

Used to call these California hobby trucks.

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

@@richardsavoie1073 I sure never have. Every one I ever ran with and talked to have all been very professional. The wife and I were thinking about it when our children were old enough but we had a son born with cerebral palsy.I took a local job and now my wife does CAT scan at a hospital. He’ll be with us forever.

[@garyroach3479]

Betting he don't go to tight places to load or unload or he paying shag truck to put trailers in doors and pull them out

[@TheBostonTrucker]

You're 100% wrong, he's got skills!

[@richardgibson4757]

Bro you new age drivers is the only ones that cant back, we old heads can drive anything, back anything and do it under any circumstances because back 15yrs ago or farther, when you went to big customers, 20 drivers could be standing outside talking and if you took 30 min to hit a hole, you had 20 drivers talkn cash sh-t and a customer that was pissed off you was holding his dock up..and you was gonna either learn how to back or quit trucking. Alot of yall would have gotten banned because you can't back up your unit.🤷‍♂️ And the fact you would even be concerned with backing means you ain't that good at it🤣😂 Hell all we want to know is what can you haul in a reefer or van and stay profitable..🤷‍♂️ Aint nobody worried about backing no damn truck😂🤣🤯

[@garyroach3479]

@@richardgibson4757 well old timer I can back a truck up and been doing it for years and been in alot of tight places also just can't figure our why ppl want to get big fancy stretch truck to tear it up trying to get into a dock and it's funny when ppl bitch and moan about new generation of drivers can't do this or that but it's been proven most of the stupid crap that happen out on the road in trucking industry is caused by the so damn called experienced drivers bc they got this idea in their heads I done it all and I have been everywhere and it's truly sad when it's the experienced drivers giving the trucking industry the bad look to the general public and its funny how the older experienced drivers are the ones who want to blame the new generation of drivers for the way trucking industry is now day with all the regulations but in frigging reality it's the experienced drivers that screwed up the regulations and still continue to screw it up bc they don't or want to follow the damn regulations so government still puts new ones into place but nope drivers and companies don't want to follow them but then blame everyone else for them not properly making a plan and follow that plan so got off ur frigging high horse and just take some responsibility for ur actions and maybe trucking become a decent industry again

[@richardgibson4757]

@@garyroach3479 you have a new drivers conversation as well🤣😂 and statistics don't support your opinion..but i heard the same things when i started 20yrs later( accident free) its the young drivers rolling over, running into bridges using GPS and this happens because of decision making errors.. When you have experience as a man you don't make the same choices you did in your younger days. This goes for life as well..and we experience drivers don't blame you kids for nothing because we don't talk about yall silly dood😂🤣 we don't care what yall do, and we want you to have a long life and successful careers. Old school hands are layed back, we just bust your ballzand make you blame us old heads for yallz bad accident records 😁😛 Just make sure you stay safe and accident free hand./driver 🙏

[@richardsavoie1073]

U should know

[@peterfranks7619]

What are we looking at, 250grand???

[@TheBostonTrucker]

I'd say you're in the ballpark.

[@davidcaskey4669]

More like 325

[@chadmichael03]

Where does he park that thing on the road?

[@TheBostonTrucker]

On ramps 😳

[@brettsmith8590]

I seen it Tuesday night in Atl jumping off I-20 @ exit 49

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Awesome 👍😎

[@hiramabiff5557]

You need to get a Logitech Harmony remote they have a color digital touch screen on them and can control every single digital thing in the truck and at home with one remote. They're 2 to $400 new however I live in the Boston area and have one that I've never used I can give you for free if you would like to meet up

[@cowboyupnow63]

Nice truck but looks pricy

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Little bit.

[@joelincoln3529]

pete to a western star???????????????????

[@TheBostonTrucker]

I know.

[@karlmckinney8469]

What did that rig cost ???

[@TheBostonTrucker]

I don't know, my guess 250k.

[@scottkucinski4967]

@@TheBostonTrucker not todays market, I’d guess 350+

[@josephcogeanjr2714]

That truck was 320k