Our Semi Truck Got Towed!

[@Dwbi334]

It’s amazing what a flathead screwdriver will do. Find the compressor, there’s a relief valve to release at 110psi or so. Turn that screw clockwise to close it and you’ll know if your compressor is bad or the dryer is frozen. You can run with a frozen dryer but not a tired compressor. The tricks you learn off-road trucking opposed to highway

[@Uniquelyyours1]

Such a bummer about your truck. I hope by now it got fixed. Sliding on the ice looked like fun. Stay safe, Dave and BillieJo:)

[@Nihil2005]

I’ve got to give you Dave and your GF a shoutout because you seemed to stay cool and calm in this situation. A lot of drivers would be yelling and screaming and saying, “This is unacceptable from any trucking company and I should be treated a lot better than this!!!” Hopefully people can learn something from this video.

[@DinanBMWm5]

To be fair, that is unacceptable. A trucking company as big as CFI should be on top of it, they should be proactive and check on the status of the tow truck and if it’s not coming then get another company to come out.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

@@DinanBMWm5 umm cfi is one of the top companies as far as taking care of the driver during a breakdown, they aren't in control of how long the tow truck takes, obviously you don't know what you're talking about....

[@Nihil2005]

@@DinanBMWm5 Dave’s breakdown happened in winter weather conditions . That tow truck driver may have had to go to an emergency call instead, like a jackknifed truck in the highway. Those calls are usually from law enforcement and they get top priority.

[@danhuston4342]

Awwww man! Sucks that happened. Wish I'd known, you're only a few miles from where I live and my dad is a diesel mechanic. A great one at that. I could've shown you around the area and where the best food is at! Haha!

[@RyanDoonan]

I am so sorry about the truck but good thing ya’ll got a hotel that is crazy that y’all waiting that long I am glad you and billy jo had alot of fun also I am sp thankful to be driving again

[@BillS01453]

I was broke down in Nashville for nine days a few months ago. Certain parts are very hard to get, in fact CFI sent one of the parts for my truck from Joplin because the dealership could not get the part.

[@adammonroe7785]

Hey Dave I love ur positive attitude towards everything. Even when u were a newer driver you still acted goofy and didn't let the fear get to ya. Very admirable.

[@markdorman3600]

Try air brake antifreeze

[@frankmantione3268]

I feel your pain and I feel for y'all . Breaking down is not a boat load of fun. Especially in winter. Get to the motel get awarm meal and relax. All the best. FRANKIE L.I.

[@SledgeHammer43]

When you drop a trailer at a dock the trailer tires should be slid all the way rear. I learned that as a forklift driver when someone left the tires at 41' and the nose of the almost empty trailer went to 16' above ground, and the DOT bumper sat on the ground.

[@thetexastrucker7934]

Not true. Only need to move the tandems back if the customer tells you to. If not feel free to keep them fwd.

[@DinanBMWm5]

If your company is loading such heavy freight then YOUR COMPANY should make it clear that tandems must be slid back, and a way to verify that they are.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Nope most places you don't need to and usually keeping it at the 48 ft mark is good and still balanced for the forklift driver...

[@realisticthought1781]

It’s not necessary. Most places want you to do it to cover themselves from reckless forklift accidents

[@benweise9613]

Sucks to hear that happened. I’m only about a half hour drive away from where you guys broke down. Hopefully things improve and you guys are back on the road soon!

[@krismw1974]

You guys crack me up!!!! Glad you guys have each other and know how to have fun and make the best out of a not so fun situation! You two are a great couple & a great team! We absolutely adore Billie Jo!🙂

[@Bendigo1]

PSA of the day: When testing a frozen pond, ALWAYS have someone on the bank so that if the ice breaks they can get help.

[@marcminor7049]

I've been stuck in a hotel waiting on repairs before, but longest time I've been in one was 3 days. Cold weather like that is a true test for your equipment.

[@robertelizondo7702]

Sorry to hear and see this, it is nice to see you guys have fun out there even in a bad situation. Hope ya'll get back on the road soon and take care out there with this crazy weather.

[@brandon6678]

Sorry to see you guys broke down. Glad to see you got some fun out of it with the frozen lake. You both are braver than me lol! Hope they get you up and running soon! Take care!

[@teejay8196]

KW and Paccar are in a huge parts shortage. Ive never seen it like this. Ive been with Danny Herman Trucking for the past 10 years as the ER breakdown coordinator. We also use the T-680s. Hope you guys get out of the motel soon! Tell CFI you want a rental car to the nearest terminal for another truck :)

[@kr46428]

Oh man, that note at the end looked like one of those "Please send help us we are trapped in here" type notes. Hope you can get back on the road soon!

[@Olesnapper]

Sorry for the luck man. Keep your head up brother. Awesome content

[@danielramsey1959]

I have modded an air dryer housing with a heat pad,connect to the inverter, up here in Alaska. And insulate it, plus alcohol in air system.

[@Jeffsmodelgarage]

Tell her to back up with the window down I see a lot of newer drivers not rolling the window down and then they run something over I always like to hear what’s going on outside just a friendly tip keep the great videos coming

[@matthewkoltz5828]

I had a delivery on the 8th or 9th in Madison Wisconsin, I agree it was super cold. My dog loved playing in the snow though. I’m headed to Lancaster Texas tomorrow to avoid the pending storm system hopefully it will be a little warmer then Springfield Missouri. When I saw you in pa we talked about trucks breaking down, sorry to hear y’all’s truck broke down. I hope y’all got back on the road quickly.

[@waynecribb4922]

Get Dave off the ice !! Some boys never grow up , LOL. Hope the truck is repaired quickly. Be safe and stay warm.

[@hoytballard5504]

Take the line off the compressor and put some air line de icer in it. Hook it back up and see if it’ll take care of it. Had this same thing happen in the cold and that solved the problem.

[@davidgillilan7457]

Fineally.glad y’all are safe an warm…

[@rayrussell6064]

That's a good time to try and recruit new help I can only imagine what they would be thinking about now. Hope you guys get back on the road soon. At least you two have each other to entertain it would really suck if you were by yourself. God bless you guys and as always be safe 👍

[@lbernau]

Back when I was I kid, we had, not far from where I lived, a pond, that was designed to collect a lot of rainwater to be used for putting out fires. The firetrucks could pump water directly from the pond in case of a nearby fire. I've never seen it more than 1/4 full and the sides of it was in an angle of almost 45 degrees. (As i remember). At winter when the pond was frosen solid we kids would run our bikes down the sides as fast as possible and onto the ice. In hindseit, very dangerous... but very fun! :-)

[@rondemary8403]

Sounds like the air line from compressor to air dryer is froze with some ice a little air line alcohol works great for that. I drive up here in Montana and when it's cold sub zero that alcohol is a life saver

[@catmom1561]

That's crazy you guys had to wait all those hours for a tow truck. At least you have some fun on the ice. Hope you're back in the road quick

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Trust me it could've been alot longer....

[@neurospicywitch80]

Hey, y’all were in my neck of the woods! 😀 Love your videos, Dave and Billie Jo-so sorry that happened to your truck. Every time I see a CFI truck go by on the highway, I’m looking to see if it’s you guys. Stay warm out there!

[@user-qh8nb9zl7q]

Drive safe Dave and Billy Joe hope you’re staying warm

[@dev1855]

Glad yall got squared away. I recently broke down on the terwilliger curves in Portland OR from 2:30 am to 7:00 am. Enjoy that cushy hotel room.

[@woogy17]

In the words of a wise man I once heard of......that's truckin!!!! Glad y'all are good be safe out there.

[@GDJason]

That pickup in Milwaukee isn't far from where I live. Nice to see you in WI, sorry you broke down here though. Glad you both had some fun on the ice, make the best of a bad situation. Hope things go better next time you're here.

[@matrixmerlin]

Seriously...Hope you both are safe and OK and truck gets fixed soon. We need more videos..!!!

[@neilpeach5215]

That sucks the company had you guys wait that long.I am having second thoughts on joining CFI.I hope they gave you a big check for lay over andbreakdown pay stay safe love your video's

[@JohnRatchford03]

My company truck did the samething, the air compressor was bad. They thought it was the air dryer but that was not the problem. A day and a half to get it fixed. Good luck and be safe.

[@watermelonbleach]

Sliding all over that ice would have been a dream as a child. Thanks for the video Dave!

[@dcrooks_jr]

Think I'd take the Wisconsin break down over Arizona in summer. Blew all my coolant lines in the desert, 4 hours later for the tow truck.

[@michaelstone7978]

You both simply rock...love the content you share of the road and all it has to offer....be safe out there on the open highway.... Sorry to hear about your breakdown, hopefully you back on the road by now... When were you both in Milwaukee? I live 5 mins from. The truckstops in Oak Creek, So. Would love to have met you both.... Been driving for about 15 yrs OTR...

[@rodneydean5147]

Hello Trucker Dave I wanted to tell you something to help you in the cold . You'll have to get two items. 1) buy a good spray bottle Don't get a cheap one 2) buy a jug of Prestone De-Icer winter windshield washer fluid. It take care of frozen doors,deep freeze,ice/frost, streak free and may help on the connects to the trailers hoses. Do not mix it. Just pour some of the De-Icer into the spray bottle and spray the frozen areas on the truck. I used it on my car to de-ftost the doors and key area to unlocked them. Try it out and see if it works. them you can help others out. Let them buy the spray bottle and you give some Prestone and see what it worth to charge. Best of luck Rod 01585

[@evidentsavant12]

Dave, this is as close as you've ever been to me. I live in Northern Illinois near the Wisconsin border. Gurnee, where six flags Great America is, is just fifteen minutes east of me. Nice to know that you good ole boys got to experience sub zero temperatures with us.

[@Leadgutsv2]

I had the same issue last week!!! Air dryer was constantly purging, bad day, so i feel you!!!

[@davidtaylor994]

Probably the air pressure governor. Sometimes a bang on it with a hammer can fix it. Happens when it gets really cold. Easy fix if you can get the part.

[@Lost_AtSea_]

Your lines are frozen. It happens in subzero temps. That’s why drivers in Alaska and Canada carry blow torches. So they can crawl underneath and dethaw the air and hydraulic lines. It’s crazy these companies will shell out thousands of dollars on towing and hotels and roadside for something that can be fixed in 30 minutes!

[@kennethdev]

Dang! I live in Milwaukee! I'm glad it's warmed up a bit since y'all were here, that weather was brutal.

[@sarahmoller9716]

I love to watch Billie Jo drive that truck, especially backing. She is good!! That is bad being broke down in that cold for way to many hours!! Fun on cracking ice?? Brave... Next time have rope around your waste just in case... 😂. Been in the truck way tooo long!! 😂 😂. Seriously, sorry about the break down.

[@bobboris1740]

Welcome to Wisconsin, come to visit and stay till the ice melts. LOL. I'm about 100 miles north of Milwaukee and today we were outside commenting on how nice it was outside although it was a balmy 30 degrees out

[@Brandski-ew2mh]

Yo love the vid man been watching since the start, love how you show your face, looking good!!

[@steve5975]

I literally had that same problem (air dryer froze), while in Altoona, IA on January 3rd. Was gonna get towed to the shop that was about 50 yards from where I parked, but it had warmed up enough that dryer thawed out and was on the way; was one day late to receiver, but that’s trucking.

[@OSheaShenanigans]

They are pretty chill about overnight parking...well that is good because you are overnight broke down. :-)

[@RidealongGang]

First time I walked out on a frozen pond/ lake was a couple years ago in Willington Connecticut (Ruby lake) could not get Tasha to walk out with me.. super sketch the way the ice moves though. Be safe out there

[@NusaCat]

So along with a complete hours reset, you get a mini-vacation!

[@darrencatenacci2737]

I’d say it’s the air governor. Frozen signal line maybe stuck purge valve. Doubt it’s the compressor because you would have had issues before. Got to temperature related.

[@Bendigo1]

There is a valve in the air dryer that can freeze up. I have had it happen several times. It just takes some time pumping the pedal and taping on the valve to get it to work. It Sucks!!!

[@michaelmarion5738]

Don't fall backwards Dave and that trucking from Rensselaer Indiana and stay safe Dave and Billy Joe

[@gousarmy82]

Thanks to, The small bit of truck drivers that helped during the supply The small bit of truck drivers that helped during the supply chain shortage we thank you in our hearts and prayers for everything you have done.

[@ronahue1946]

Back in the day we used to pour rubbing alcohol into the air lines thru the glad handles while traveling up that way. 35 below once back then delivering in St. Paul.. don’t know the date but the Vikings were playing in the rose bowl Pasadena… The announcer mentioned the twin city fans would be experiencing over 100 degree Temp change when the plane brought them home. Enjoy the motel… as I remember it they never got that warm up that way in the winter.

[@freightdog611]

Congrats on 250K!

[@mikedecker1813]

Hey Dave just found your channel back in dec. Great vlogs watching them from the beginning.hope u get back on the road soon.and yes I subscribed. Ttyl.

[@aaronjoseph1892]

That’s why you call road side every hour for status updates on the companies they pick or ask for the company’s number so you can call your self

[@davidhennigan1708]

I hope y'all get rolling soon. Enjoy the bigger box lol stay safe

[@sportstyler50]

Sliding on the ice was fun watching. Was Hoping you didn’t fall in😅…. Hope ya guys get truck fixed soon.

[@oceanlover1663]

That's trucking for ya.

[@brandonaustin1678]

“Only other time my face was numb , it wasn’t due to weather.” Okay Dave I peeped that lol

[@jeffcrawford2195]

Lol Dave drops some good one liners

[@jmendozas197]

Hope the truck gets fixed soon, guys.

[@jpm1211]

Every tow company in the history of the universe -- "About an hour."

[@andreturner3556]

Might be a lil off topic but that outro song is 🔥😅

[@MadGreekofChicago]

Dave, if you guys are still stuck in the area, I’m headed north to Milwaukee, but if you want to meet for coffee or something in a few hours, let me and a friend who’s driving know

[@colinmackay92]

As a Canadian watching you two messing around with snow and ice like it's a new planet that you've discovered was absolutely hilarious lol.

[@TheWildmanmonte]

Just spotted a CFI truck by a casino I was at was hoping it was you but no deal. That’s truckin!

[@aaronl.8580]

Awe man. 5 days in the hotel room. God only knows how long the parts will take to come in. Can't wait for the next video.

[@ryanpreston9]

Dryer is probably frozen, mechanic should have bypassed the dryer to see if it fixed it

[@seetsanz3895]

3:00 hahaha I work in this place I just see the guy taking a video and I be like ( oh look a youtuber's) ( telling to my coworker) so cool guys :) be safe guys

[@billie6217]

Lol it was nice to meet you!! Stay warm up there

[@nikkob1252]

Bringing me back to the days my stepdad used to take his Lincoln Aviator out on to frozen lakes, I thought for sure we were gonna go through 😅

[@azzibubbatrucking2751]

Welcome to my city! I was wondering when you were gonna do a video in Milwaukee! Stay Blessed 🙌

[@BigMike86]

"The only other time my face was numb, it wasn't due to weather." I see what you did there. Lol

[@WisconsinJuice]

What a bummer you guys :( Hopefully you enjoyed the brief warm up here in Wisconsin lol

[@tomscribner5261]

Good video, I have been watching quite alot of your videos lately, and this one I like because it reminds me of a saying from an old tv show that I loved, (M.A.S.H.) "LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, WHEN THINGS GO WRONG AND THE WORLD ISN'T NICE?, JUST PULL DOWN YOUR PANTS AND SLIDE ON THE ICE ". But seriously, I'm in the very n.w. corner of Ohio, and I'd love to send you all some good winter gear, gloves, hats, boots,. Hell, I'd foot a bill on some coveralls, stay safe and keep on trucking!

[@robervin9107]

this is so sad omg but at least your together

[@shawnkelly5374]

I’m from Milwaukee. It’s not that cold here. Lol. It seems like you were not in a good section in Milwaukee. I feel bad that you guys broke down while not getting paid. That sucks but at least you made the best out of it. God Bless

[@ElectronicsForFun]

I wouldn't worry about falling through the ice. That pond is just a ditch full of frozen rain water. It's maybe a foot deep in the center.

[@footalee2]

Been watching a few of your videos, nice contents.. 👍🇯🇲

[@garyleibitzke4166]

I grew up there. Some really nice areas and some areas you shouldn't go to even during daylight.

[@tlo8646]

Once I saw they were driving on Sherman 😬

[@pugmalley]

I went in to a terminal for a windshield and they replaced I think a filter for the air drier. I recently rolled with a carrier based out of Wisconsin so I guess they are like myself and know winter. We in the north will drive around with heat on high and windows open or windows up and A/C on in the winter time.

[@tmo.48]

But whyyyyyyy

[@cameronmiller9609]

I work for Hirschbach Motor Lines and we had a brand new international and in December the front radar got hit and we sat at a shop for 8 days waiting for parts and our company told us to bring the truck to the terminal and they just gave us another new truck but this time a Freightliner so we even got a upgrade lol parts are tough to get right now

[@matrixmerlin]

Hey BillieJo... Please tell Dave...."Thats Truckin...Thats Truckin" LOL

[@kevinconmy3625]

Dave you should carry alcohol with you for the air lines.There is probably ice in the air lines.Sometimes you can pour alcohol in and thaw them.

[@rupertwelch893]

Yep denatured alcohol works well

[@franceskoontz7027]

You youngins bout give me a heart attack out on that ice!😂

[@Cripleo]

Turn into a scary movie i was freaking out while yall on the ice

[@hookedfpv3219]

That pond was solid all over can tell by the color and sometimes when ice cracks it’s cuz it’s growing not always cuz it’s not solid but yeah I bet you could have driven a car on it lol 😂

[@JohnWaid6Plus]

Why didn’t you push tandems back on trailer when dock it ? Hate when drivers don’t move the tandems back on trailers some docks are low and it’s rough unloading and loading

[@CircleD1]

15 minutes from death if you fall through that ice at those temperatures.

[@johnathanlewis2049]

Wow. Hope you all get back on the road soon. A trucker not moving is a trucker not making any money. A truck not moving us likewise a truck not making money.

[@mrfly65]

Hey, Dave Love, the videos saw you posted another and had to watch it! I have gone through a lot of your other videos and never noticed you tell us which GPS your trainer suggested that you got, As a person who will be going into trucking can you tell me which one it is so I can look into it? Thanks, be safe on those roads! Tell Billy Joe I said hi...

[@byronwarren7779]

If you ever get a few hours off you should visit the Harley Davidson museum.....well worth the trip!!

[@pauldunecat]

You two are amazing. That's it, that's the post.

[@oreo513]

HEY DAVE. Welcome to wisconsin you prob drove through my town of Kenosha!

[@adrian.albiter]

And mine. Racine!! I haul grain here In Wisconsin

[@chriswatkins6222]

Fun fact to tell if some ice is good to walk on if it isn’t that color and its not pretty much in the single digits or at least 15 degrees it’s got to skate on or walk on now if it was a heavier vehicle wait longer to the negatives then you can go onto it but anyways if it’s like a hazzy or Smokey do not walk on it I’ve been in Alaska for about 6 years so I can tell when ice is save to walk on cuz the river through town would almost always have vehicles driving on it and people on it

[@WastelandWanderer1216]

Just like the line in the Judas Priest song "Heading out to the Highway" Everybody breaks down sooner or later.

[@SeanSmith-ze4rs]

Just so u know the ice is actually thinnest at the edges =)

[@samthemanrodriguez9747]

Always good videos 💪🏽💪🏽💯💯