I am right there with you Jack..A well maintained high milage truck like Ole Red no matter what manufactuer should be expected to suffer a major breakdown every now and then no matter who drives it... A true trucker knows that.
@robquinn35846 жыл бұрын
Hello Jack I am enjoying your videos. I just started watching. I am retired. 65. Former detention officer for the state of Florida. I have never been a trucker. But I am learning and experiencing a lot about it through your videos. Thanks.
@RickMartinYouTube6 жыл бұрын
I'm not a trucker, but I'm intrigued by our videos ---and simple discussion. I respect truckers even more after spending time watching your videos.
@barrydee5876 жыл бұрын
Amazing! This video was posted today and it's 10:42 p.m. central daylights saving time and 8464 views, 855 thumbs up amd 6 morons with thumbs down. Your still one of the best and entertaining trucking channels on YT.
@kecapmanis41916 жыл бұрын
That backing up was awesome, spot on!
@SteelyPaw6 жыл бұрын
Always nice riding alone with you Jack... I'm kind of a non-trucker & I think with how hard Old Red works and the amount of miles she's gone, she's been a good truck. I too pray it continues to run another Million miles too.
@tomallis39546 жыл бұрын
Thank you again Professor for another nice ride. Old Red has done you well and has made you a nice living over the years. You care for your rig and it will produce for you. Although you would run well in and a 2019 Cascadia. Another money maker. Keep the shiny side up for another million.
@GymChess6 жыл бұрын
One can only admire the patience and the attitude. Everybody can learn from it for sure.
@danmagill75956 жыл бұрын
i,m retired Jack after 49 years of long haul trucking Ireland to all Europe , When you have trucks like a farmer when you have livestock you gotta expect deadstock, Volvo,s here have volvo engine not cummins, but i cannot fault either, your Volvo is serving you great,,,, love your videos ,,,
@mandybeddoes91126 жыл бұрын
Jack i dont know much on trucking im just so enjoying riding along with you across your days in Big Old Red i love her xx
@part3806 жыл бұрын
Biggest shock I ever got doing insurance risk assessments was in learning how much old iron from the 80s and 90s is still out there. The fact is, few O/Os can afford to "buy new every two." Big fleets have a few advantages in getting discounts here and there. For O/Os, the key is good PM and perhaps a few more inspections. Keep on trucking! Great video. Thanks for posting.
@oneeyedjack91686 жыл бұрын
Hello Jack!!! I live in Richmond , nice hear you stopped by. Would be nice to meet you sometime, guess I missed out on this one. I pulled a Weiner Wagon for little while, so you bring back memories.
@joshlane27296 жыл бұрын
Worked at the Eastman there 17 years. Left in January and got my CDL's. Picked my 1st load solo right down from where you dropped off on riverport rd last Wednesday at Domtar paper. Grew up in Kingsport. Enjoy your videos Jack! That one is my favorite!!
@chrisbell86326 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the road with us jack always a pleasure to see them
@Aleiria136 жыл бұрын
Hey Jack👍🏽😎, Again as usual, I love Your shows❤️ I like how You are an honest trucker not braggin’ about what they just put in their truck or how-much power it cranks-out. Your videos are about a truckers actual experience behind the wheel for over 1M miles, and I’ve watched every video You’ve posted with Ol’ Red for at least 5 years or more now, and I like how You document the truck stops, restaurants along the way, Your customers and how they treat You as a trucker, just everything You say & show us neu-skool truckers about Your experience over the miles wether it’s in the shop which thankfully hasn’t been much in 1,300,000 miles You have on this truck. I’d give You a big hug for all of this, but I’ll just have to wait till Zi finally meet You in person at our local TA or somewhere along our awesome highways & truck stops. Thanks again Jack! ;-)
@austinmoehring61106 жыл бұрын
I enjoy watching your show. I like how nice and easy you drive. Keep the shiny side up and the greasy side down!
@deadfreightwest59566 жыл бұрын
Well said, Jack. I was one of those who expressed the opinion that Old Red was nickel and diming you. You gave a greatly focused perspective on this, relative to operating miles. I've watched another TubeYou channel where a driver had a Pete. She topped up all fluids at every stop and never had an issue. I cannot recall any breakdowns apart from a steer tire going out. Nothing that delayed her. There's another channel that points to Paccar quality being an asset over the cheapness of Freightliner. Another channel, a fellow doing heavy haul had a Mack that was pretty reliable but kept frustrating him with niggling issues, and parent Volvo's answer was, "well, you could buy a Volvo..." He just bought a Kenworth. There's a local guy (to me) with an old Freightliner Cascade that is draining his wallet. Lemons, oranges, and kumquats ... and the occasional edible apple.
@leepeach84566 жыл бұрын
Great bit of backing in off the road there jack , I drive a FH Volvo 460 horses here in England not once broken down 🤞🏻keep making the videos keep safe
@richardwrynn8246 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up for the Tri-City area, and 26 south, which is nearby, a great scenic drive to Asheville NC.
@chadone96 жыл бұрын
Very good analysis of repairs and maintenance of big trucks. It costs money to make money. Ignore the ignorant comments.
@brianmiller10836 жыл бұрын
Hi Guy...been watching your videos for a couple weeks and been enjoying watching your travels...Have subscribed to your channel...Stay safe !!!!
@khwoods016 жыл бұрын
Maintenance is a big part of owning any equipment. I learned that early in the Navy!!
@josephlineberger4436 жыл бұрын
Watching you back in that spot in Kingsport makes me think you are a true "Super Trucker" although you say you're not one. Love the videos!
@RagedDoDo6 жыл бұрын
Old Red has paid for herself one thousand times over, as always great videos Jack!
@gjman19726 жыл бұрын
Your the best Jack you make the videos fun to watch, show us great places, and do wonderful editing to tie it all together, thanks Jack keep on truckin
@donchastain45166 жыл бұрын
But you still my favorite Driver Bud,watch all your Vidios.Not many Gentlmen Truckers left.Me,I,m old school.Been in on 45 yrs and still at it.Be safe old friend.
@dawnm75446 жыл бұрын
I am not a truck driver yet, to me I agree that is not a lot of break downs in that many miles and years.
@MsDenisejoyce6 жыл бұрын
Cool to see you doing the trucking Buisness a professional good deed!! I always say trucking is a lifestyle
@yardmaster19476 жыл бұрын
I echo several of the previous comments. After 42 years I understand completely and feel you have been fortunate to have had few major problems, considering the miles driven.--Scorpio
@jasongarcia22622 жыл бұрын
All heavy duty trucks break down, regardless of it being half ton or tractor puller, take care of your diesel pusher, be safe what ever weather conditions occur be aware always, and have a smile on your face, keep on trucking.
@b.f.kingfish75256 жыл бұрын
Love the quite sound and no vibration
@waylonwolfe6276 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the ride with you Mr Jack enjoy it be safe out there on your travels until next time from Paris Texas God bless
@scottwies34386 жыл бұрын
GREAT VIDEO.I THINK YOU HAVE HAD VERY GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR VOLVO.PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE IS KEY.
@jeffjamison28336 жыл бұрын
Great job in backing!!
@بدرالبدري-ر9ذ6 жыл бұрын
Hi jack im Albadry your friend from Iraq im always remmeber you when i truking to Baghdad keep going brother
@donniestephens38016 жыл бұрын
I work in corbin and two of my sons work at blue beacon truck wash there.
@terrymartin32006 жыл бұрын
It seems that a lot of your followers are not professional truckers. The closest I have come to driving a truck is pulling a U-Haul behind a Chevy Astro. I think a lot of the problem is perspective. You mentioned the cost of the turbo being in the thousands of dollars. For those of us non truckers, those kind of prices can be mind blowing. That may be part of the cause that people think Old Red is in such a bad way. It helps to get things into perspective when we see you put three to four hundred dollars of fuel into your tanks. Everything is bigger with big trucks. I love your videos, especially when you go down freeways that I have driven
@speedbump19786 жыл бұрын
The V8 juice that dropped to the floor at 16:16 in the video reminds me of the "dented can" discount on packaged food.
@paul-bo5dm6 жыл бұрын
I just want to watch and you not tell long ago I think I’ve said this before but you are so much fun and enjoyable to watch you you are one of my favorite channels to watch here on KZbin I just happen to run across you one day by accident last night well actually was no accident but anyway I really really enjoy watching you keep up the good work that you’re doing out there and be safe aloha
@northstar19506 жыл бұрын
Three breakdowns in 1.3 million miles is an excellent record in my book and I 'm not a trucker, I'm also in the UK. Volvo are a well respected make but in Europe they fit their own engine range.
@billtewksbury25086 жыл бұрын
Look forward to your videos, always interesting and informative. Nice job! Your maintenance/repair incidents for way over a MILLION MILES are very reasonable! PS: you keep her looking sharp for her age, (great paint job), and that reflects on your professionalism as a truck driver.
@soldieron16146 жыл бұрын
Nice backing job jack
@fleotusbing6 жыл бұрын
@Soldier On Yes, indeed. These professionals have some real skill!
@samraedeker80026 жыл бұрын
Nice ride and good job on spotting the trailer. Be safe!
@andrewfield2726 жыл бұрын
People mistakes maintenance with breakdowns. Keep it going Jack.
@jefferygibbons10806 жыл бұрын
Hey Jack, I stayed at that Pilot truck stop in Corbin KY. There's a steak house across the parking lit there, they have real good food and a buffet.
@rumblinalong6 жыл бұрын
ALL vehicles, airplanes, boats and even the human body has breakdowns. Good regular maintenance just keeps the breakdowns from happening more often. Love the dramatic music while you backed up 😎🇨🇦
@shawnkendrick696 жыл бұрын
Your just down the road for me and old Blountville Tennessee and yeah Kingsport is a big truck hub cuz of Eastman ,have a good one rolling through my part of the woods,and home of bms.there just isn't any truck stops here,you have to go to glades springs va, or Greenville th to a truck stop from the tri cities.you look like your on the 11w walmart.
@polockdan16 жыл бұрын
Cost of doing business.And some of your viewers that are not truckers and do not understand the rough miles a truck puts on and repairs are part of trucking.
@davidschabel78326 жыл бұрын
I owned 6 petes over 26 plus years, every one broke down, worst was a Detroit diesel swallowed a valve and an away, had to rebuilt the top end, another Pete threw a fan through the radiator, other breakdowns minor. What made life a little better, I was my own mechanic, couldn't complain about shops, never used thm. Pull toy told you that.
@sleepy3146 жыл бұрын
I had faith in your trucking skills! Compared to other times you shared, backing in was a piece of cake.
@BD-lf6su6 жыл бұрын
I'm a truck driver as well. I drive a 2013 Volvo. What non truck drivers don't realize is that we are doing 2000 to 3000 miles a week in our truck. Most passenger vehicle only do around 3000 miles every 3 to 5 months. That's a huge difference in miles, wear and tear and just simple regular routine mileage maintenance intervals of an over the road truck verses a normal driven passenger vehicle. I also had to get a turbo last year. Over the road trucks easily do 100,000 miles a year or more verses a regularly driven passenger vehicle which may do 100,000 miles in maybe 6 to 10 years. Keep On Truckin Jack and be careful of the 4 wheelers. :-)
@giork28287 ай бұрын
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@nickolasgarcia4236 жыл бұрын
Also you be safe out there. You have a great weekend
@timothyhartsook23896 жыл бұрын
I live just up the road from Greenville,Tn. Welcome Jack.
@ANDREASRIAL6 жыл бұрын
It is a good truck. Best of all: it is like the "nut behind the wheel"... Very good driver for all the miles and miles. Good team "Truck/Driver". Be safe Mr.
@williamkellogg79276 жыл бұрын
Hey Jack, It's good to know old red is alive and kicking. Love the vid as always, keep on trucking.
@jerrymcgonigal98106 жыл бұрын
I was talking with a terminal manager of a mayor fleet in the southeast and they are excited about a shipment of new Volvo's because the new engine transmission combination is giving them an increase of 1.5 MPG. Absolutely, repairs, downtime, lost jobs are part of the calculation but also calculate how much you would save on fuel if you got 1.5 more MPG. That about 40 gal over 1000 miles. When your turbo went out yes the part was expensive but the lost income was probably a lot more. You know your average monthly income so it is a simple calculation of the number of days down times the average income per day. Also something every trucker should consider, if your were to get a new truck it will need a lot of chrome because we all know chrome makes a truck go faster.
@frankdenniskw6 жыл бұрын
1.3 million and I can only recall it being towed to the shop once, Ol Red has been good to ya!!! Yeah, I dought you'll take Ol Red back to that last shop, they were extremely slow!!! Great Video, stay safe!!!
@nickolasgarcia4236 жыл бұрын
Great video jack 👍 keep them coming
@DaveG79206 жыл бұрын
Old Red's got lots of life left in her yet Jack. Good to see you got unloaded for the weekend. Did you really need a dock though just lift them down and roll them to where they want them, didn't look heavy.
@mtipto26 жыл бұрын
That drop off location in Kingsport is about 3 miles from where I live. I have passed that location a lot of times and never known what it was.
@clementecabrera44686 жыл бұрын
good video Saludos desde Atlanta Georgia buen video
@antoniobalsamo40465 жыл бұрын
Nice dramatic backup music. :-)
@Campminivan6 жыл бұрын
If the truck is paid for and dependable there is always money in the kitty to make any kind of major repair Old Red will be going as long as you do Jack...God Bless you both..
@rodmackinnon84976 жыл бұрын
One of the reasons I could never be a trucker . . . too many hairy loading dock entries . . . great video.
@justduff89906 жыл бұрын
ConGrats on 51K subs!!
@texansandcandy92176 жыл бұрын
I would recommend Commerce GA for repairs. I took my truck there and told them to take their time and fix it right, I never broke down after that. Tell them everything usually about the truck and they will fix it.
@AlA-ok5jh6 жыл бұрын
3 breakdowns in 10 yrs. That's peanuts. Plus as ya mentioned turbos need to replaced after time. Think of all the pulling & braking & stress on the trans / engine as your semi goes up & down hills & highways & byways. Thank you got the Subway sandwich. No no tuna ...the ocean is too polluted. No white bread please. No ham or other processed meats ( nitrate = cancer ) Just give me whole wheat bun & vegs & a squirt from every dressing bottle. Good backing!!!
@tracyleonard12346 жыл бұрын
You ever heard of 7 Hills Transport out of Cartersville Georgia my dad drives for them and he’s been there for 7 years been trucking for 16 years he drives a fright liner Cascadia
@graygryphon20086 жыл бұрын
I know you have an ISX you should look up Rawze for information on preventative maintenance and EGR tuneups and sensors that you should replace and why. I have found him very informative on those EGR ISX both pre-def and post def motors and thanks for the sandwich.
@JCourts2k236 жыл бұрын
You sir, have some mad backing up skills, wow.
@alpharedtrot6 жыл бұрын
I use to drive a freightliner that seemed to brake down every 6-8 weeks. Was glad to get rid of that truck.
@emorynelson10926 жыл бұрын
You forgot the steering box break down you had but I agree with you that Volvo is an awesome truck I drove a freightshaker up until I became disabled due to an accident. I drove for Werner enterprises keep the shiny side up Jack be safe
@MikeBrown-ii3pt6 жыл бұрын
You're right, there's a big difference between a breakdown and maintenance. My question is, you said shortly after you got the truck, you took it to Freightliner, why did you take it there instead of a Volvo dealer?
@bdriversims82303 жыл бұрын
Damn, you're good at reversing and parking...
@ONYAMate6 жыл бұрын
Good on ya Mate.
@danovangriffiths35226 жыл бұрын
Very good back up Jack great skill my friend ,these owners need to have a wider gate for smi trucks to get in , any how you know how do it the write way , look at your Google map first and veiw the area , keep up the great job brother.
@rolfsinkgraven6 жыл бұрын
Old red aint dead, the ppl who think that need some maintenance themself i guess lol the mileage and big repairs you had is not that much at all, hell my 80 cc breaks down more often than i want hehe( and it is 3 years old ) Hope you have a nice weekend Jack.
@jimmybee79666 жыл бұрын
3:25 The million mile trucker: You can't tell if he's waving at a 4 wheeler or swatting at a gnat. It's 'bout the same. LOL
@kevinskogmo45096 жыл бұрын
Hey jack!!is it me or are Friday’s are the craziest day to be on your rig.I encounter the rudest 4 wheelers,attitudes amplified,me first attitudes!!This is the reason I slow down,cause I do not want a accident.
@Lyynk6 жыл бұрын
I think one of the worst breakdowns I’ve seen you have was the issue with the head gasket and injectors. That was quite the headache it seemed. But other then that I would say when you had a cracked fuel tank. That seemed more of an inconvenience then a serious problem but Old Red is a great truck regardless. Keep up the great videos Jack. See ya out there on the big stretch.
@deadfreightwest59566 жыл бұрын
Excellent maneuvering. No SWIFT on you!
@B.nanana6 жыл бұрын
will you every get a new truck and if so what would you get?
@robertmcintosh60426 жыл бұрын
Given it’s an EGR, you’ve had a remarkable run out of ol’ red!! They were a nightmare for many of us..
@nahi78246 жыл бұрын
An excellent video!!! Do you still remember the name of the sandwich that you got in Subway ( Walmart)? It seemed delicious. See you soon Indiana!!! And thank you for dedicated video.👍🚛
@dustinwillis15146 жыл бұрын
Hey my name is Dustin I just watched this and if you are still in. Kingsport well in Bristol Tenn at the drag strip in Bristol there is a truck show tomorrow
@ehsnils6 жыл бұрын
Everything wears down, the point is to catch it before it becomes a problem. A small thing can become a large thing if you don't take care of it. Pay attention to the signs from the vehicle and you will be able to plan ahead when to fix things.
@DinoGithens6 жыл бұрын
I'm following you Indiana Jack!!! I'm getting a Volvo,and the ride is better too...
@dcijams6 жыл бұрын
awesome back in. ( I road test this Thursday )
@chadroberts98325 жыл бұрын
Jack, I think the guy blocking traffic for you is a ghost. One minute your talking and no one is there and then, BAM, he is standing there. Spooky stuff... LOL
@augustusshook28816 жыл бұрын
You in my neck of the woods. I use to haul logs out of these mountains in a 18 wheeler. If you ever by here again send me a message I show you around.
@kevandrew28216 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the Subway sandwich Jack great reverse old friend take it easy
@vivalulious6 жыл бұрын
As I always said love me some Indiana Jack!!😙
@raymondw35466 жыл бұрын
Nice video. It’s been a while since you had one. I had wonder about you.
@napoleonbonaparte60376 жыл бұрын
good job jack
@lesd97836 жыл бұрын
Even a brand new truck can have a major breakdown and new trucks needs maintenance too!
@MrWolf22126 жыл бұрын
When are you coming to Nj or Pa Jack?
@Pete-from-Tn6 жыл бұрын
Every part has a life. Some people replace before it goes out. Others let it catch them on the road. And cause issues, and time. Never ran a truck, that did not have to be worked on. Be new brake shoes, New Main and rod bearings, Seals, Gaskets, Slack Adjusters, Drums, Rear's, U joints, Trans, Alternator, Starter! Have even had new trucks less then 1500 miles. And had to have work done to them.
@robiscrupe76946 жыл бұрын
hi there jack I hav been a fan of yours for a while now just a quick question I drive a 89 international 9100 that has just cranked over 2.1 million miles on it just put in a clutch couple of weeks ago when is the last time you put one in ol red and would you consider that to be a major breakdown I do not.. I consider that to be routine maintence for the truck if I can find a picture of my truck somewhere I will send you a photo of it what do you think about that let me know what you think about that ??? great videos as always keep that rubber turning and keep ol. red shining happy ...
@ghostriderr20096 жыл бұрын
These non major spare parts that are always breakdown are consumables.
@kenolsen18456 жыл бұрын
Got the tee shirt ! Hope all is well, keep it between the lines.