Not What I Signed Up For: Trucking To Chicago

[@patriciaorebaugh1228]

You should do more of these vlogs, pretty interesting truckers get a bad rep but people have no idea what they deal with

[@brianhoppenrath8379]

Yes believe a fake

[@patteealex]

When sliding tandems and the pins are caught move in opposite direction of your goal slightly it will release the stress on the pins and they will retract. Another thing to keep in mind is if you shut the tractor off before unloading you need to supply air to the trailer so it can fill up then once you do that set the break and the pins will retract.

[@jossa942]

Yes 🙌

[@stevennovakovich2525]

I drove truck in Chicago quite often when I was driving, mostly to rail yards picking-up or dropping trailers. Gotta watch super closely at bridge heights and the crazy 4-wheelers. Streets are narrow in many places and lots of places where people park at the corner and you suddenly realize you cannot make the turn you want to make. Gotta love it. Even Chicago area rail yards are quite often extremely 'tight' as well.

[@robertgarcia3031]

Actually there is quite a bit of room at this facility. Some of the places I have delivered to are alot smaller. I hate it when the worker tries to give instructions on backing, probably no CDL. I had a person telling how to back so I rolled up the window on her. She came banging on my door saying I can't hear her instructions. That was the point.

[@justinmarti3108]

Thank you for showing me some of the stuff that normal people don’t know about in trucking. Watching your videos has made me want to pursue getting my CDL A and start driving.

[@KeithRowell-ix2qg]

Well you need to find a professional drivers. Not like this steering wheel holder.

[@joshuastevens5910]

You can learn much much more about the industry from the drivers that Christopher Fiffie interviews in his rolling cb interviews.

[@truck_yeah_440]

I know how you feel about Chicago. I feel the same way. Lots of tight turns in busy urban areas, cars parked in between medians when you need to make a left turn, shit like that. Started my trucking career fresh out of school driving up and through Shitcago, especially the south and west side. And was driving a 10-speed manual after having just learned. Was anxiety inducing but great practice right out of the gate in rush hour stop and go traffic. Now I am wizard on a 10-speed. One day I spent 4 hours in Friday rush hour traffic going around downtown and only drove about 10 miles in that 4 hours. That's how bad it is. I've driven in all 48 main states and used to drive through New York City quite a bit especially through the Bronx and onto Long Island. Even NYC is not as bad as Chicago.

[@MrSamadolfo]

☺️ nyc feels like chicago

[@_1DaMike_]

Hey Alex... I hope you managed to get some good rest during your break from youtube.. stay strong brother💪🏻 and welcome back🎉

[@shawnswanson9625]

Alex great to see you back hope you enjoyed your break and got the chance to really focus on your personal life. Love the content also understand you need to enjoy life outside you tube.

[@phillipbaritone3843]

New trucker here, have driven in a few cities now and I can attest that this driving isn’t fun lol, but it is challenging and rewarding. Cheers

[@DebraDevis]

That nice Hello greeting👋

[@pokitty100]

Not!!🤬😠😤

[@DebraDevis]

@@pokitty100 okay

[@DebraDevis]

@@pokitty100where are you from?

[@mylifeed360]

Hey bro I’m glad to see you back I hope everything is going well since you’re last video because the ended sounded like you were defeated so I’m sure you needed this brake. But I’m from Chicago and I know all the streets you are going through 🥴

[@BigTimeTrucker432]

Great video! I got my CDL in 2019 and have been driving Chicago ever since. It’s nerve racking at first but you get use to it quick. The traffic is the worst part and inconsiderate drivers.

[@a87nomsirrah35]

When need to swing wide from the right lane into the left lane but traffic keeps coming, do u blow your horn to get traffic to stop for u so that u can swing out (like this guy did)? Or do u wait for the space to clear and then swing out? Just wondering......

[@romanmoskovkin2753]

I know Alex don't read comments but hopefully i can help someone else about air slides. When u set traler brakes at the dock, & fork lift going in n out, it dumps ALL THE AIR out of the trailer, so when u pull out of the dock, u need to wait couple of minutes for trailer to air back up, then slide will work just fine.

[@ThomasJames-zq5oq]

You are a inspiration to many who are considering this type of career path alongside the reality of the challenges these new drivers may face in their first few years of trucking. Gr8 balance. Gr8 channel Alex.

[@18wheeler77]

59:56 Yes, you need to push the red button and idle up. For like a minute. Then release and try moving tandems

[@18wheeler77]

40:15 Alex! That’s a new cab over! What are you talking about?!! 😂

[@Victorseafog]

That isn't a old cabover but old enough hahaha it has round headlights . It is a day cab with a set back axle maybe 1991 or so.

[@GPTransco]

Welcome back! Glad to have you on our team :)

[@tylerschroeder3722]

You hired a dingus

[@WestTnSmitty]

Just a helpful tip in backing- before backing in building, get out and look. Do not back into building without verifying u are straight. Use a flashlight 🔦 on path, if building is dark.

[@CarlosMartinez-pt1ok]

Good to see you back! Hope you had a good much needed vacation!

[@TLR5759]

The only time I made a delivery in Chicago a young man jumped on my running board and offered to give me directions to where I needed to go, if I gave him money! I rolled my window up and kept driving! He stayed there for about 4 blocks before he jumped off! Stay safe, keep your doors locked and don’t talk to strangers! 😂

[@Emissary355]

I bet the guy that jumped on your truck wasn't white.

[@TLR5759]

@@Emissary355 lol you may be right

[@Victorseafog]

@@Emissary355what difference does this make?

[@DoriansPortrait]

@@Victorseafog The truth. That's what matters, not feeling, nor perceived virtuous morals. Your life and the truth. All the other non sense we waste our time on doesn't matter when it's do or die, or when it's to save someone else's life. Remember this or be a victim. Your choice.

[@terrybangley2281]

Happened to me crossing the Williamsburg bridge in NYC , cops told me that they were legit

[@admiral_kiss_it5029]

So happy to see you back..hope u had a great break and a great Thanksgiving. Safe driving, and looking forward to seeing alot more videos.

[@ronnieclark9306]

It’s great to see you’re back. Awesome video and good you got some much needed rest. Keep the videos coming

[@demarcusgreenwood2315]

Glad to see you back bro keep on trucking

[@DebraDevis]

Hello greeting 👋

[@2DSTORMS]

I drop and hooked for West Side Transport at Waste Management in that area (picked up cardboard bales for International Paper.) I had 2:45 left on my 14 and it took me 2 hours to go 20 miles on I55 at 3pm in the afternoon. I was not going to overnight it in that neighborhood.

[@easymoneynch]

When someone else opens your trailer doors go check to be sure they latched it right. It that door gets loose and swings open when you are backing up it will be on you.

[@SpressoHead]

Cicero. The “old” burbs, my old stompin grounds. I used to spit off that first bridge! I drove there for a while . . . I miss it

[@victordull1302]

Glad your back Alex. Been checking in once a week and TA DA here you are. I hope all is well with you,

[@fredokush]

It’s my 3rd month in driving already with CFI always keeping a extra eye out for your truck 😆

[@stevennovakovich2525]

I think the 'cab over' you saw early in this video was what's known as a 'horse'. People who frequently move trailers around use them. Using the 'horse' is easier than using a regular tractor. You see 'horses' a lot at rail yards and basically any kind of trailer yard.

[@SimplySanju1]

Missed your videos a lot, welcome back buddy cheers 🎉

[@roadtrippinretirees7273]

So glad to see you back Alex. Love your videos!

[@dwrjr27]

It's always fun waiting 2-4 hours on almost every load with GP Transco, every now and then you get a load that gets loaded or unloaded in 30-45 minutes. I have had 2 drop and hooks in 9 weeks i have been with them. Metal and Paper seems to be about 90% of what they haul. Then if you get a dispatcher that makes you wait up to 2 hours to get your next pickup then you'll be rushing to drive your last 7-8 hours on your clock. About to leave to a western regional company with a 70% drop and hook rate, only big name retail companies. East coast sucks, especially the northeast, they need more truck parking.

[@johnporter8449]

GLAD YOU'RE BACK! THANKS FOR SHOWING MY OLD CITY THAT I MISS!!!!

[@wideworldtransportaion]

Excellent video! Your skillful navigation of a semi-truck through the complex urban landscape of Chicago showcases a high level of professionalism and expertise. Keep up the great work!

[@Bob-jd4nq]

Cool video. Like to see all the things truck drivers need to on job. Very interesting video . Thanks for keeping America going.

[@BrickSullivan-nh5vq]

Alex. On a flight from Ft. Lauderdale to Dallas. Iv driven a truck since 1993. U made a plane ride enjoyable this time !!!

[@RoryV7]

If ever your unsure where to go on site, A lot of places will actually have a site map printed on paper that they can give to the drivers and that you can keep. Otherwise bring your phone with you into the office, and get them to point out on the satellite view exactly where to go, It will save you a lot of time and hassle especially on larger sites. Also carrying a small spray bottle with a mixture of water and dish soap, will help you find any possible air leaks, because any Leaks will create bubbles in the mixture when you spray your tires or airlines. Take care Alex, drive safe.

[@devilshark8200]

Hey Alex, I missed you my friend and I was worried that something happened to you. I'm glad to see you back I finally hit my one year mark and I can honestly say I hate pretripping in winter in Maine! I even started to post trip because I worry bout the brake lines in the cold. I don't go to Shitcago or I don't want New York either for good reasons. I gave myself a pay raise to 65 cets a mile and even gave my guys a raise for over 2 years with no incidents I now pay 70 cents over 4 years and incidents 75 funny my oldest driver is 26. I'm not saying that to hire people e're dozen pros but if you ever get want it my uncle would have hired you on the spot. I would o one better a sign on bonus plus take you to🤞 Sanford N.C. an hour away and let you drive off in a 2024 Kenworth T680. you have the offer.

[@tupapa9298]

Holy shiiit, English...do you speak it?

[@ngabotuyishimec300]

@@tupapa9298😂😂😂😂😂 am fucking dead dude what

[@devilshark8200]

@@tupapa9298 back off or you might be sorry

[@kv2792]

“You might be sorry” pipe down kiddo

[@Creativetruths]

Glad you are back! Hope you are well. Take care.

[@Papawcanner]

I pulled a 32 foot flyer around the Loop for years , followed up with a gas tanker and dust hopper on the southwest side .

[@matthewroberts55932]

Welcome back Alex! Hope you enjoyed your vacation.

[@DebraDevis]

Hello greeting👋

[@TylerChristoher]

It's like Phoenix everybody goes at least 10 over the speed limit and doesn't care about signaling. The purring of truck motors when I lived in a van last winter, helped me sleep. I always loved parking overnight next to truckers with their motors on all night.

[@terrybangley2281]

That noise the engine makes isn’t from a Jake brake, it’s the engine brake , compression being released from the engine, I’m pretty sure they don’t put Jake brakes on trucks anymore, the Jake brake was a handle on the right side of the steering column you’d pull down on it and it applied the trailer brakes but not the truck brakes,. And I feel for ya , been there quite a few times, one time I had to make a pick up on the navy pier

[@truck_yeah_440]

Um the "jake" brake is the engine brake.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

It's the same thing, the engine brake is the jake....... please don't comment if you don't know what you're talking about...

[@terrybangley2281]

@@truckercowboyed2638 no its not, the jake brake only applied the trailer brakes , you should adhere to your own advice

[@jacobravenwood7968]

Jake brake ,engine brake Either one, they're still both loud and annoying at 3 o'clock in the morning. In the small town, I live in with a population of less than a 1000. 😅

[@terrybangley2281]

@@jacobravenwood7968 engine brake is loud, jake brakes are a thing of the past and they weren't loud all they did was apply the trailer brakes , but yes you only need the engine brake on hills and mountains and in emergency situations , cowboy truckers are the idiots who use an engine brake on flat ground

[@GhostruckerX]

Block off the left hand side in a busy road if you have too. Then turn when the right is clear. They get mad screw em. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@jeffouellette9946]

My company is out of Chicago. When I got my CDL in about 99 Chicago was the worst town that I had seen. Where's the New York City and worse than Los Angeles. Came back out 8 years ago and it really wasn't that bad but right now it's pretty damn horrible.

[@lizbienle7809]

Probably will start with GP next week! I'm excited!

[@185chargers]

Good luck!👍🏽

[@Unusual_ryan]

I make a lot of deliveries to Chicago and I always pass the spot you’re in. You just gotta slowly inch out and they will eventually stop or move.

[@Mr.JavsOfficial]

As a Logistics Coordinator. You gotta have some balls and specially patience to haul through Chicago and it’s surrounded suburbs. It will definitely turn you into a pro if you can manage and handle the streets well though 😂 Welcome to Chicago Alex!

[@pepecap]

I drive that those street Monday thru Friday as a trucker. They won't let you go. You just got to do it. They eventually will stop

[@guitarist4life1993]

Welcome to Cicero 😂 they drive like that around there crazy lol I park near by there

[@markcornish6393]

Professional driver of 20 years here, I would want to quit in that situation. You have to sort of guess where to go while driving a rig 80 foot long, it's so easy to get stuck and not be able to get back out of a bad situation. Can't pay me enough for those places.

[@SeanetteBurgess]

I love watching and listening to you. I can so relate to the little sounds you make and what you mean by them it's hilarious and Chicago ain't no joke.

[@yvandubois63]

Welcome back Alex. Stay safe...that`s crazy stuff!

[@Brian-lc4wz]

Welcome back Alex. Glad everything is OK.

[@MoneyTary26]

Welcome to my area... i lived over the bridge on 31st st for 15 years whoch is little village. I always wondered what it looked like in that recycle place. Looks like a whole cluster in there

[@joeymartinez3951]

Hey welcome back Alex, hope your doing well, also I knew exactly where you were in the beginning once you got off the highway and hit the bridge and stuff, I go through there every Sunday and it is chaotic lol

[@stevenhartline6039]

Alex, I'm so happy to see you back. Hope all was well, and if you got a vacation, you feel revived. Look forward to seeing more and hearing how things are. ❤

[@marqlocklear9526]

So glad you posted I been waiting a long time . ❤

[@Christopher._M]

I recognized that first turn instantly. Cicero ave is part of the border of Chicago and the suburbs.

[@TimothyBroome-ej1wp]

It's good to see you back Alex I haven't been seeing any of your videos in awhile I thought something happened to you. I never liked driving in Chicago with or without snow you hang in there Alex your doing a good job

[@a87nomsirrah35]

So if i need to swing wide but there's traffic coming on my left, i can blow my horn to let folks know that i need that extra space?

[@yosimitesam67]

Before i quit driving truck. One of my last deliveries was at o'hare airport in chicago. It was a shitty day for sure.

[@Str8ttruckn312]

Thats the most common thing we say in traffic in Chicago...why is everybody stopped the light is green!! 😂😂 Be more aggressive in my city bro bro keep on truckn 🚛 beep beep

[@stufleming3868]

Been driving over 40 years . Never heard of a hiway driver that only works 7 hours a day . Ridiculous

[@Kevinilunga-v2l]

Hey Alex i really missed you bro yesterday I was like i miss Alex bro and then you posted a new video I wanna be a truck driver just like you that’s my dream

[@ROJO5150]

Driver good backing up and good scale on your tandems 😂be safe out there

[@jonfelty6063]

Welcome back…missed you/your videos! Stay strong my brother! Be blessed!

[@DebraDevis]

I’m so glad too Hello greeting👋

[@scottascotty]

iam so happy to see your videos again i hope all is well

[@trevorwilliams861]

Chicago isn't that bad to drive in. Just gotta pay attention and do your thing 😊

[@anthonyhugger5447]

Thanks for the video, I enjoy watching them, and thanks for the positive vibes! Drive safe!! 😊

[@DebraDevis]

😊😊😊 Hello greeting 👋

[@jermainegould9199]

Glad to see you back bud. Great video and Chicago sucks to drive with a semi.

[@joshalex93]

It really doesn't if you know wtf you are doing.... He's still got that childish mindset..

[@jacobytes8720]

@3:58 the joint is a Chiropractor clinic. If you want weed there's places that straight up use the letters THC/cannabis

[@brianstample9227]

Damn i hate backing up !!! Thats probably the hardest part about trucking sometimes 🤦

[@michaelsmith8064]

Well it's about time u came back Alex! Lol has always awesome video! Very nice new truck too! Stay safe and keep on truckin 😊

[@mt-nv4jd]

I drove thru Windy for pu and del 3-4 times a month for the last 6 years. You just gotta know where the low bridges are...

[@noot1266]

My moms side is from Chicago and the food options are good like portillos, lou malinati’s and uno pizzaria originated from there as well.

[@egomaniac247]

I just got back from the Cicero area. Man I hate it up there.

[@mansamusatheogjr4177]

I'm fresh out my trainers truck by myself dropped my 1st trailer and picked up my 1st load omw to Nashville lol

[@Diragonoman]

I get sent to Romeoville and Chicago all the time and it's definitely as annoying as you depict it lol. If you ever get sent to a place called Mauser in Chicago, have fun with it. The tiniest lot I've ever seen, and unless you luck up and it be empty you're forced to blind side because you can't get turned around

[@jonathan4044]

That damn blinker, I'm over it!!

[@alexanderswistak1778]

The legend is back 🛻

[@DebraDevis]

Hello greeting👋

[@JessieAguilar-r3o]

You can do it,you got this 👍

[@tommylamar8119]

Yes he’s finally back 👏

[@NoeliaOnate-z3t]

Hey Alex I hope you managed to get some good rest during your break from KZbin stronger bother and welcome back 🎊🎊🎊👏

[@dannyhuelva4897]

Welcome back. Missed watching your videos.

[@Cryptotruckermike]

Yup all Heavy Bs Loads. Love the Sights but hate driving in Chicago ❤ Good luck Alex! 👍

[@arminridder4535]

Glad you're back on KZbin missed you man. Is everything okay with you? Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@doubleturbo8521]

Lmao also from Chicago here if you 22nd to 79th past 7pm it's no Bueno also prez and state streets get out and far asap and avoid lake st😅🎉

[@F1whitskyler97]

Happy to see you back mate🙌👌🙂

[@ehsan848]

Welcome back bro 👍

[@raymathieu3052]

Sounds like you are terrified to be in the outskirts of Chicago . See ya in Boston !!! My favorite place Baby !!!

[@omarc2264]

i live around there lol great to see you roam the streets i live by

[@RobertoTehJon]

I used to drive a van and a couple times a box truck in Chicago. What an absolute nightmare place to drive. Makes me sick thinking about it. Not only is it terrible logistics wise but to make matters worse, it has some of the worst drivers in the country. I can’t even imagine a semi down there.

[@lonniej.601]

i live in the chicago area and i know exacltly what you mean about our drivers , especially coming from a truckers point of view , my question is what did you think of the guides that were in the lot i thought they did a good jog organizing the trucks as they come in to dock . it was kinda aggravating to see on camera , i never seen that on your videos did it bother you a bit with all waving and such, anyways thanks for what you do i always thought about driving . peace and stay safe

[@Kevin-bz7hj]

welcome back Alex have been looking forward to your videos. Drive safe have yourself a great holiday.😎

[@RandyandJenHeatherly]

Good morning Alex good to see you back at it. Keep it up

[@Kevinilunga-v2l]

YAY HE FINALLY DID A VIDEO AND IM THE FIRST ONE BRO I WAS WORRY ABOUT HIM

[@enamorada2161]

Wow .... long time no 👀... wow Chicago yes very busy traffic 😮..... look at u gooooooo.🚚🚛🚚🚛🚚🚛🚚🚛🚚🚛🚚🚛🚚🚛🚚🚛

[@ray19088]

Welcome back Alex miss your videos have a great holiday

[@Rob_430]

Would like to see more off time at the end of a trip, like cooking, shopping, the shower room, etc.

[@markcornish6393]

Doesn't the driver facing camera go off when you touch your phone while stopped at a light? Or only when you're driving?