Parking The KENWORTH To Become An Employee

Time for a brief change for the time.
#truckdriver #farming #iowa

[@1911MikeinOregon]

As I mentioned before, I'm a third generation trucker. I drove for 40 years but retired early at 58 because of an injury. That said, I grew up on farms. I started driving tractors and moving irrigation pipe when I was about 12 years old and I absolutely loved it.

[@hughmackellar7941]

Just a warning- farming is addictive. I started helping my uncle on their farm when i was 10. I am now 68. And i have farmed for my self since i was 16.

[@scottycollins1829]

Yezz-Sirr,,,,,jst like TRUCKIN

[@charlesmyers7193]

Farming with Schmidt sounds like a nice change of pace.

[@jonathanbair523]

There is allot to move when it comes to harvest... I was a city kid in a farm town, so good chunk of my class grew up/working on farms.. They said there is allot to drive around and haul... I think you will find from what I hear it shares getting load from point A to point B only A is a field and B may be a silo then back to point A for another load... I hope you do enjoy the new job...

[@morrisgiedd3475]

I retired this spring from trucking in a 99 t800. OWNER OPERATOR for 20years . I really enjoy your site . Brings back allot of mermories spent a bunch of time in Iowa. I also going to work for a sugarbeet farmer in Idaho.

[@jaym7947]

I grew up on a farm and now I’ve been trucking for 30 years so it’s a win win for me. 😊

[@denarice5476]

I’m a Texas city girl and never have been around farms. So I think your new videos will be very interesting to watch. Getting to see how farming works will be educational. Praying 🙏🏼 your back heals. I have severe back issues. I can sympathize with you. God bless.

[@travisvolf1804]

It's great to see you do something different kurt...I subscribe to alot of farming channels so this change will be right up my alley!! Take care

[@richardmoore2590]

No doubt you will do fine in your farming experience as with any other endeavor you undertake. So now it’s trucking, family, and farming channel. Looking forward to what lies ahead. Blessings🙏

[@joycedellinger2528]

You enjoy your farming gig, but I will enjoy seeing you back in First Class on the road.

[@Two1Nine219]

Its awesome to see something we talked about coming to fruition 🤘

[@user-ft2gf1vn6w]

I’m 72 still run grain cart each fall. Really enjoy it. Looking forward to your videos.

[@mnbikeradventures]

I am looking forward to the "farming videos. When I was a kid, I would spend a week in the summer with my grandparents on the farm. Those were some of the best memories I have of my childhood.

[@13699111]

Cleaning maintenance safety go hand in hand it's good to have the same person doing the maintenance work. There's so much pressure keeping things moving during harvest time. Have a most wonderful day

[@callcall6805]

I have to tell you Kurt, I watch you truck to relax my mind every night from the stress of farming. I’ve really enjoyed riding along with you and seeing places I used to go in when I trucked. Nothing wrong with a break. I will continue to watch just to see how you do farming and to keep up with your family.

[@DeceptionDetection86]

We are excited for you. Watch your back and your excitement is a blessing.

[@davidwhiten3742]

I went on harvest from Texas to Montana back in 1977 and loved every minute of it. Learned a lot about just about everything especially mechanics and equipment operations. Operated a 760 Massey Furgeson then a 1480 International Harvester combines.

[@danishpuma]

I have two genres I watch predominantly on youtube. Trucking and Farming. This is perfect! Also, getting out and do some physical labour might do your back wonders. As long as you dont overdo it. Very much looking forward to Farmtrucking with Schmidt! 😁

[@jenaton5767]

Can’t wait for this series…..farming has changed so much with technology…so many have a very limited and antiquated view on farming and what’s involved in the industry. Bonus this part of Iowa is so beautiful…exciting content. Working with critters would be a bonus

[@chrisnewman6406]

We aren’t going anywhere! We all know what it takes to provide for the family. What ever it takes we are here for the long haul

[@jerryhubbard4461]

Kurt, most of us that watch your channel don't do it for the truck. It is now a family thing. The truck usually goes the same route and same stuff. It is cool to watch but you do a very good job at running the channel and being you. Plus, it is fun to watch Warden kick your

[@gregmeeuwissen6393]

as always your keep taking us on your journey so long as we see that star of the whole shoe every now and than it will be as good as going down the road with you in First Class. Thanks again kurt for showing us what it takes to be a good person and make a dollar when you need too do what ever you need to do to keep the family happy.

[@mannyfig1408]

Best of Luck my KZbin friend. We'll definitely keep watching. I grew up on a farm, as a farm hand. Can't wait for farm videos, and cows, tractors, grain haha. 👌

[@JillMcCormick-dg6gu]

A change is as good as a rest. This is awesome! Take good care and enjoy:) We will enjoy your adventure:)

[@Bob-kw07g]

Good for you Kurt. It’ll be a nice break from the road. We’ll be watching because farming videos are in my top 3.

[@maesy6730]

Looking forward to the farming with Schmidt series.You ll keep up, no worries.

[@brendamelander5942]

Kurt, it’s okay, variation on content is good. And really we are all here for your family and you and of course Opie.

[@alangee79010]

Kirk, you know when you have a good boss who isn't up your butt that makes life easy to deal with. Your work ethic speaks for itself. Enjoy and pace ur self.

[@ralgith]

His name is Kurt, not Kirk.

[@alangee79010]

@ralgith Sorry I'm a Dirk.....

[@deke441]

Amazing how the wind gets back in your sails when you don't have to deal with the BS of trucking. Your back will get better!

[@thomashyson7777]

Hey Kurt good luck sir! Really enjoy your content! Looking forward to seeing the fall harvest. Thank for taking us along!

[@peterwilson4999]

Hey there Kirt, doing the harvest on a farm is exciting as well, I was raised on a farm in the 60's-70's, then came the trucking. The new way to farm is a lot more exciting.

[@johngrabowski2957]

Oh and good luck with the new gig. I used to take fall off every year to do harvest season in loved it!!!

[@tophand9571]

Good for you. I hope this doesn’t hurt your back any more than it currently. When I help on the farm I always find the muscles I have not used in a while. Have fun

[@Janwolters1984]

Looking forward to the farming videos.. trucking and farming are the best things in the world.

[@northcountry9240]

Enjoy the change of pace Mr Kurt. I've been planting harvesting and hauling crops all my life and I'll guarantee you will take to it like a duck to water. Roll easy roll safe sir 🇺🇲

[@Gary-n1z]

Very interesting video. Love it.

[@ronschmidt1035]

Kurt, wife and I watch your videos and love them, your lay back and honest about what you put on. We are Oklahoma Schmidts thumbs up and keep the videos coming can't wait to see some of the jackrabbits game footage saw there 1st game sorry about the out come but they are a solid team for sure

[@raymondbradley6788]

That is awesome Kurt👍👍👍 I grew up on the farm as a kid in Central Texas. I miss it so. You will do well there. I just know it. You’ll probably enjoy it. There’s something special about being in that environment. No traffic jams no noise no idiots. Cutting you off. You know the drill.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@NickZitzloff-nw1hf]

Hopefully it works out for you but will miss seeing first class

[@4GSR]

That's has to be a much less stressful job than being out on the road dealing with traffic IMO. Hope it works out for you. I think it will.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

So far it is. Thank you

[@stevencaka]

That’s something I’d like to go do Kurt, is have a Hopper bottom trailer and haul corn 🌽

[@margaretbutler9528]

Looks like this change will be helpful for your back, getting your body moving in different ways. To get some ideas for harvesting videos I suggest Zeorian Harvesting videos of wheat harvest in Montana.

[@allancunningham8146]

I'm looking forward to the "Farming With Schmidt" videos! This sounds very cool! I love all of your videos and will always support a man providing for his family. I love your videos and will always continue to watch them. Have fun and be safe!!

[@steveberry-fm9nb]

Good for you Schmidt! Most of America hasn’t a clue about any type of farming and this can be very informative! We look forward to all of your videos!

[@richardnewman5981]

As a kid we used to help my Uncle on the farm during the summer in Idaho. What a blast running tractors and trucks even before having a driver's license. Especially when you live in California. Good times. Enjoy!!

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Awesome to hear rich

[@HRHPOW]

That physical moving all day is going to do you wonders. Might have to make a First Class Calender♥️🇬🇧 when your finished for the season.

[@gerryduffy6700]

Good luck with the new part time job Kurt. Don’t worry too much about trucking, I personally watch them for you and your family life experiences. Keep up the great vlogs, I’ll be watching whatever 👍🇬🇧

[@myronbedner989]

You will do a great job. Hope your back gets better.. id like to find a farm job like that get away from going over the road for awhile.

[@banzaitreaty]

pretty sure the clutch in an automatic is so you can take of with a little bit of trans slippage to gain traction on steep or slippery surfaces. well thats what the logging truckers use it for. good to see you working with other people good on you kurt

[@PriestOfAuril]

Kurt, good luck with the new adventure, I've been thinking for a while now you need to get you a camera/phone mount that you can setup just behind your shoulder in the trucks and maybe a chest/head cam so it free's up your hands I'm sorry I just stress about all the one handedness 😂

[@scanadaze]

Thanks for the tip on 10:05. I'm done with pushing the dirt into the tight spots. Vacuum takes too long. I have one of those. Enjoy. I miss farm work.

[@SamuelManaole]

Well this is something i didn't see coming. Although i filly understand your decission to Do so. I love watching "millinial farmer" with zach Johnson so this will be intertaining for me. Kurt its you and your family that makes your channel successful, and of course the trucking is awesome. Best wishes with whatever you do. NOW GET TO WORK 😅

[@Dax893]

I'm no expert, and this might be the first time I've watched your channel but, having watching several wasted seasons of Top Gear with the usual suspects... some performance cars have the option to switch from manual to automatic and vice versa. I don't think that is the case in your case. However, my ex-wife drives automatic with both feet - 1 for gas and 'tother for brake. She has never, as far as I know, met Mika Häkkinen -- a champion of two-foot driving in the F1 pedigree -- but the technology exists! The first time someone tried to teach me clutch was a total failure because it's not about words, it's about feel. Later of course, naturally, my older sister taught me in about 3 minutes. She knew how to explain the mechanics. But you've got it my friend, and My! What a lovely place to be and to work. +1 for Iowa

[@erehwonkrowten]

Somebody better tell the @MillennialFarmer @WelkerFarms and @ColeTheCornstar to step up their game. Farming with Schmidt is gonna blow up.

[@brettdaniels3606]

Oh mc Kurt had a farm haha I'm happy for u I'm sure it be nice change for u for little bit sure ur family glad u be home every night but I be honest I'm sure gonna miss hearing first class

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Ya I'll probably drive Sarah crazy

[@brettdaniels3606]

@@truckingwithschmidt7120 of course that what husbands do that our job lol

[@garyforney9421]

This is going to be fun, Kurt. I'm looking forward to it.

[@garycovell2913]

Kurt It's great to have a new adventure!!! Make sure Opie gets some video time too!😅

[@carld4681]

Good luck with the farming adventure. I will be here watching. It will be different but we can both enjoy the change. Keep making videos, I will enjoy watching them.

[@philmcmurray]

Most of us watch for you. Including me. I’ll be watching for sure, and hope your back feels better soon!

[@ralgith]

It isn't silage yet. It is chaff. It becomes silage once it is fermented. Specifically, it is corn chaff (chaff for silage can be made from several crops, but corn and grass are the most common in Michigan)

[@jeffky6153]

It's good to take a break from the big road now and then. But be careful, you'll end up like I did. Buying a dump bucket and making the same trip every day and liking it 😆🤣. I hope to be back at it as soon.

[@CrampedGrampy]

i farmed as a kid until leaving the farm for the USAF. Looking back now, the laste 1940's and early 1950's through 1957 were very good years for my personal development. Might be you're going to find this period in your life to be refreshing. When getting back to Schmidt Family Trucking a feeling of rejuvenation may well recharge your batteries and you'll be glad for that. LOL Thankee for the video. Have a care, get well and stay well.

[@andywilliment581]

Morning Kurt, technically it’s still trucking if you’re in a sillage truck. As for” I haven’t had a boss for 15-20 years”. You’ve had a boss for as long as you’ve been married to Warden.😂😂 stay safe out there and enjoy the new job.😎🇬🇧

[@njb7209]

Lol❤

[@13699111]

Good one

[@scottsuydam3349]

As for the Automated Trans. The one with the clutch is probably a first gen automated trans. The automated transmissions are the same as a manual trans except air switches the gears along with the computer. The one without the clutch is a newer style most likely and air activates the clutch while the computer shifts the truck.

[@ritakinder4452]

I grew up driving tractors and grain carts. even drove the Combine for a few yrs. my dad was a farmer he farmed for 40 yrs before he died in a corn truck accident. so glad you get the feel of being a farmer. it is hard work but it is good work. hope everything goes well with your back!! good luck and try to stay safe.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Sorry to hear that

[@harley475]

Kurt, you are perty good at making interesting camera shots. And sure like to listen to you. I liked to ride w you to see the landscape- the farmland. I’m 72. Been sickly too much. Loved living on Farm. Drove Int’l K-5, hauling grain, beginning when I was 10. Till I was 18. In field & to/ fr. Local Elevators. & to on Farm Bins. Dad used to say “she did pretty good for a girl”. SO. TY for the videos. I had a friend is a Videographer. [he won’t have anything to do w anyone loves Trump.] Ive seen videos made by him- a Pro- Advertiser. You have a Talent ~ with the Documenting & with making people feel good. God Bless

[@tabithasalb9903]

Awesome deal. Great background to work in. The farm has to be a neat change of pace. Good job!

[@cynnail395]

I would consider this new adventure as one of those clouds with a silver lining.. Enjoy your break from long haul trucking 😊

[@charlesandsandrafox2655]

Keep up the videos. Like what you do what ever it is. Just riding your motorcycle you video your life a that gives all a view of you and your family.

[@turbo5488]

You could go into a different kind of trucking gravel dirt. I know it takes different trailers. I know that have you ever tried that

[@pammccoy2384]

Hey Kurt, looks like a good change, considering your back. I have a plate and 6 screws in my neck and getting surgery was the best thing for me. When they mentioned loss of bladder control that was it. I still ride my horse, work in the garden etc. Something to think about…BTW have you picked up your package at the post office yet??? I would really like to know what you think of it!! Pam

[@chetwilliams7658]

I was from northeast suburbia, now from southeast suburbia. Drove rt 80 from NY to CA. 54 years ago but have never seen a farm being harvested. Looking forward to the experience and education with you leading the way!

[@donnadickey5420]

I've never had an opportunity to see silage being harvested. I come from a harvesting background. Wheat, mostly as a kid, growing up. I'm all in to see the way things are done these days.

[@johnwright69]

Love the trucking side of your life but I am looking forward to your new farming life. Will be watching all the Volgs.

[@philmoore5579]

Hey, I think you have done good! Your bringing in some bucks and giving your back a rest from the continued bouncing down the highway. I'm hoping this will be what you need to get the back calmed down. I'm going to keep watching!

[@stevencaka]

Not going anywhere Kurt. Always enjoy your videos & will continue to do so. A friend of mine is also from Iowa. His name is Lance Gerard & his wife’s name is Jill. I know I will enjoy seeing the Iowa farm landscapes. Maybe 🤔 in time you can finesse the work on First Class (polishing, dressing up a few things) Road worthy is what you wanted to say, my friend. See you soon!

[@beyondthebooth4638]

I will be watching as this new endeavor plays out

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank you

[@justjan11142]

Farming with Schmidt has a nice ring to it. Enjoy the new experience!

[@carljohnson8312]

This looks like a nice working VACA. Better not let First Class see you taking care of those other trucks. She will be upset. 😀

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Lol

[@sandasturner9529]

Yes. Great comment

[@stevencaka]

I agree 😁👍

[@tomhall7250]

I got a feeling you’re gonna get the golden sloop award ! That’s when you spill grain. It happens.

[@Picturesforbloxfruits]

I’ll be watching you no matter what

[@DanielJohnson-ot8wj]

I’m in for the long haul brother. We love your family and all you do!

[@matthewwipf3014]

sometimes a new approach in life is for the better Smith. God always stirs us in the right direction, you just got to trust your instincts. you just gotta go with the flow and keep moving forward👍love your channel and, God Bless you and your family 👍

[@thomasgautney5586]

Wow Kurt, in life changes are inevitable. Just do what is right for you and your family my friend. God bless you, be safe in everything you do sir! Look forward to see where this takes you, love your content so I will keep watching....

[@Faelandaea]

New to tour channel. Liked and subscribed. I would kill to be able to work on a farm, but where I live nothing near me is even remotely agriculture related. Watching this, I admire the hard work mixed with how relaxing and peaceful it can be. Perfect mix of being productive with lower stress. Thank you for your content, Sir.

[@bryangiffin9695]

Look forward to the change of scenery as you go about your stuff.

[@vinniegillotti9347]

I parked my truck almost 2 years ago now it doesn’t cost me anything to let it sit there. It’s been paid for for years. I’m in a slope, nose freightliner with an automatic. I have to admit I kinda like their automatic transformation it’s definitely no kitty cat with an 18 speed

[@srenrefsgaard5689]

no matter what i will still follow you . i like your trucking content or really love it . but all the extras like your personality and family and dogs . and hey i'm from the other side of the pond . i always looking forward too watch your videos , i watching you from denmark and always with a smile on my face

[@ericlindhorst1320]

I'm happy for you!! My guess is you'll drop a few pounds from all the physical activity and you're miles from the golden arches🤣🤣 Have fun!!

[@timteague3996]

Enjoy your new adventure. Sometimes change is good.

[@matthewselman8397]

Thanks for the video trucking with Schmidt

[@mikelee6936]

Hey Kurt the farmer, do what you gotta do friend to make a living. We have all done that thru the years. We will be here.

[@dewaynebevis5484]

Hey great, working on a farm was my second job really loved it. I think you will love it also.

[@gregs8086]

I am from Australia, and my family has a long history of farming. I look forward to Iowa harvest.

[@thomasthibedeau]

You go Kurt. Farming is alright! Do hope your back gets better.

[@RayMitchell-z8f]

Be safe n Keep taking care of yourself. And God Bless “❤AM£N”❤

[@timaldrich875]

Can't wait , I enjoy watching you truck but as a farmer myself looking forward to seeing Iowa farming , and by the way you will do fine. I will take a easy going operator of equipment any day over a balls to the wall driver . from central indiana

[@rodneygrussling7559]

I will watch all your videos even if you are a greeter at Walmart. Keep the videos coming Farmer Kurt.

[@edsrange1]

Wow, am looking forward to your new Gig.... You will do fine!!😀

[@dwilliams53]

Give us some Monona County scenery. Beautiful part of Iowa.

[@darlenepreston525]

Schmidt - STILL DRIVES -🚜. 👍🙏🌻

[@elizabethbrassfield6418]

Good luck. And prayers for your back