REM train Newark NJ to Montreal QC

[@elizabethkincaid2236]

I'm a 78 yr old lady trucker and happened on your video. Sure don't miss those oversize loads. They put you in some awful places. But as usual a excellent driver & pilot cars get the job done. Definitely enjoyed watching. Thank you 😊 🤗🙏❤🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Happy to have you following along ✌️

[@cigarsgunsanddiesel8032]

Nothing worse than NJ!... well, maybe the left coast with their 55MPH truck limit!

[@saknk1]

That forklift holding two containers 25:12 up was just cool !

[@andrep8287]

@saknk1....they're connected with IBC's, so it was really like one huge container. But, still cool... ;-)

[@RamonRomeJohnson]

I’ve actually had the pleasure of seeing your convoy as I was heading south coming from upstate New York heading back to Jersey… Seen your trucks on the road many times an I’ve always wanted to get into heavy hauling. I drive a Tri-Axel flatbed an haul marble, granite and quartz, 9x’s out of 10 I’m fully loaded at 80k which is on the low end of the heavy haul business. But this here, this is my calling. Just wish there was a way to get my foot in the door so I could learn and get some experience. I alway hear companies saying they want experienced drivers but in today’s world. No one is willing to train anymore like they did in the golden yrs of trucking.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

There are lots of good heavy haul companies out of New York and New Jersey. STX, Silk Road, Pedowitz, Super & Sons, Bay Crane, Izzi, De Mase… I guarantee you somebody is hiring. But you gotta be ready to start back at the bottom and work your way up. They will give you a chance with small loads and as you prove yourself the loads will get bigger. Good luck ✌️

[@cobrellie]

I like the way you guys compliment each other as you move these loads … 👍👍👍

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Trying to be a team! It’s not just about me! ✌️

[@derrickmanning2597]

Well guys I've just sat and watched a real professional crew at work. Watched a fee like this and so far you're hands down the best. Ex driver myself here in the UK,but nothing close to that,but I can appreciate the difficulties on a trip like that. For the most part other drivers were courteous and would wait without issue. I'm only driving rc trucks now,have up driving to look after the wife as a carer. Will be watching more of your drives,oh and norman,your a star,clean clear instructions. You pretty much backed that load all the way! Keep it shiny side up!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thank you for the kind comments ✌️. Happy to have you along for the ride

[@Chris4mz]

Thanks for taking us along again Doug. I know there’s allot of work we don’t see with you capturing footage, editing etc. I appreciate it. Nice to also see you and your dad at the same company. Growing up my daughter was with me all the time, her Nik name was bunk freight and she’s now a driver as well hauling cars.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

There’s no driving school like learning from the old man! 😊

[@ricka5471]

You and your team are like a well oiled machine on how well you comunicate and work together in moving this equipment. Thank you for taking us alongand riding with all of you. Thank you for the extra effort in translating french to english and adding the captions flrthose of us that dont understand french. It was a great trip for us. Thanks

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thanks for following along! And thanks for the encouragement. You guys keep this channel going! ✌️

[@jayjaybee1129]

That is all very true. I also love the multiple camera views for us to see exactly what is going on along the way

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

I know the different camera views keep the videos interesting. It makes a lot of editing but the result is worth it!

[@trainrover]

errrrrr how come generously salaried haulers contract with cleptoparasitic go-ogle, pray tell..?

[@joedurso5192]

Agree. Extremely professional

[@normanmcgill6917]

It's amazing how careful all the drivers are. I like the way you keep all the trucks clean and nice looking too. Maybe we'll see a convoy of all these trucks pretty soon. Very exciting thing to see.

[@jonathanlanglois2742]

The first phase of the REM just recently started operations. Thanks a lot for your contribution to that project!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

We were lucky to be in a position to contribute! One day I’ll need to ride that train just for the hell of it! Maybe make a good short video 😉

[@tomwest8663]

Love your videos Doug. I drove 15 years here in the states, pulling 53' boxes and tankers. My hat is off to you all pulling those oversized loads and making it look so easy. Very professional and I like the way you always compliment your escorts. Drive safe out there Doug and keep on truck'n. God Bless you all.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thanks for the comment. Happy to have you along for the ride 😊✌️

[@we5tbevryertyv]

14:10 Poor Mercedes has to back up a ¼ mile. By 14:45 they're wishing they had pulled forward to the right turn lane. 🤣 I like that you captioned it with a "sorry". Very Canadian of you! Another 10/10 video.

[@lancecluster]

Your collection of different trailers and the number of them you have is amazing. Leaving Newark with an oversized load always seems really difficult, sort of amazing the city of Newark would work toward coming up with a more straight forward method of getting oversized loads out of the port - but I guess they aren't the ones that have to drive the trucks so they don't really care. Always amazing the teamwork. Thank you. Enjoyed the long entire video.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

I’m lucky to play with all this different equipment. It helps put out different video content. But sometimes I’d be happy sticking with the same thing for a while. I’m a perfectionist and it’s hard to be perfect when you’re always changing.

[@thomasboyce1060]

Great watching your vids. THANK YOU for the great ride, even though it was by video. Would have been nice to see the delivery side of this trip also. Keep putting out these great haul videos, love watching them. LOL, have watched this one twice now and have enjoyed it both times.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thank you for the nice feedback 😊. Happy to have you along for the ride ✌️

[@LB-kc8nc]

Another great video! Props to Dad and his new truck. I’m sure he’s very proud to have you running alongside him. Really enjoyed to dock footage. Great seeing all that specialized equipment. Thank you Doug.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Happy to have you along for the ride ✌️

[@russellking9762]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 Can you do a short rundown on your tractor unit if or when you find time...a look inside...under the hood..the DD 15/16 etc and what you think of it in terms of pulling power reliability maintenance etc...watching from down here in New Zealand...love your vids bro keep em comin!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

@russellking9762 thanks for the suggestion. I’ll keep that in mind for a future video. Stay safe down there ✌️

[@krashfinatik4396]

This has been the longest video I've watched on KZbin & I enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you for taking us along for the ride. Keep 'em coming

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Happy to have you along for the ride ✌️

[@mostlyinterested1016]

Merveilleuse, Doug. I could not help myself hammering the brakes on the sped-up sections as you came up on the pull-car.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

🤣🤣🤣 happy to have you along for the ride ✌️

[@constructionwatcher5381]

Thanks, Doug, for another great video. The careful editing of views from multiple cameras makes for very enjoyable viewing. It was fun watching the steerable trailer since we see so few of them here.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Always a pleasure to have you guys along for the ride ✌️

[@stuartatkins5425]

Surprised that there aren't better access roads from the port to the interstate. One would think that would be a priority. Really enjoyed going on this adventure with you. Thanks for sharing your world with us.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Happy to have you following along ✌️

[@Pattyboytheking]

I really enjoyed how you managed the situation turning right onto park. Asking both pilot cars to head to the rear to stop traffic from rolling up on you. The one pilot car disagreed and gave his opinion. Almost appeared to me that you may have been slightly irritated with his response. Lovely to see you take a few seconds to compose yourself before responding with a clear, thought out response. No need for yelling, no need for arguing. Seems like your call is the final call. The disagreement was cleared up and decisions were made. Great patience by everyone involved!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

In these situations the truck driver almost always has final say. But I’m open to ideas from all team members. It’s easy to get irritated but he’s only trying to help so I had to take a second and compose myself. It happens 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@BL-jt3qt]

I am impressed with your skills and the teamwork it takes to move these long loads. Excellent video editing....... you had me on the edge of my seat through the entire trip. Thank you for sharing.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thanks for following. Happy to have you along for the ride and share a look at what we do every day! ✌️

[@robbie5681]

What a team, your escort team are awesome especially your rear escort, Norman is it, does a wonderful job steering the back end…guess you couldn’t do this job without these guys.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

💯 correct. This kind of transport is a team effort.

[@HeimirTomm]

I really like how everyone compliments each other and eggs each other on. It is kinda rare to see this level of team spirit because everyyone knows that dissident and arguments is what people like to see. Brilliant display of teamwork in action. Keep on truckin'!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

It’s not all about me (the driver). This kind of transport is a team effort and I’ll be the first to admit a well oiled team makes my job a lot easier!

[@falcodave]

Super nice video with the pilot cars providing some of the views!

[@gerardverlinden9049]

i am a old dutch trucker of 80 but a deep repect for you boys and team well done i am very praud of you keep on trucking much greetings from holland and a merry christmas

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thank you sir! And merry Christmas 😊

[@danielpullum1907]

That backup maneuver there at thee end certainly demonstrates the benefits of the steerable rear axles. Absolutely amazing1!!!!!!! Ye Ole Caterpillar Cowboy takes his hat off to you and your team......

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

At 137’ long the steerable trailer definitely comes in handy. Thanks for following along ✌️

[@michaelmoore2202]

That was a great video! It really shows the teamwork needed, all the different rules and regulations you have to deal with and how you are routed. I was surprised to see where NJ sent you when you left the port.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Happy to have you along for the ride 😊✌️

[@brandonreeves5979]

That’s awesome that y’all had so many trucks in this video. That probably makes for an awesome convoy. Great video 😉👍🏻🎥💯

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

A convoy like this definitely makes a lot of moving parts. It’s a good group of guys always willing to lend a hand if someone needs help.

[@brandonreeves5979]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 oh I bet it is. That always makes you feel good whenever you got a good group of men to lend a hand at a moment’s notice.

[@JWHart-f4e]

Love watching oversize loads being hauled, you guys definitely know how to drive. Retired 3 yrs. ago, but at 1 time carried money, general freight and explosives and that was nerve racking, but money was good.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

So many different kinds of specialty work. That’s what makes a CDL great!

[@skalman2262]

Just found the channel and am impressed with the editing of the videos. As an old truck driver from Sweden, it is exciting to see how it works in other countries. This is without a doubt the best on You Tube.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thank you for the compliment 😊 In Europe your equipment is much different than ours and in my opinion you are more advanced. It is neat to see the different styles of equipment around the world ✌️

[@wasteoftime727]

Just found your channel today, watched a couple videos so far. Its incredible what you guys are capable of.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Welcome to the channel!

[@pcap2700]

Hey Doug that was an awesome video liked your dads 990 just watched the whites truck stop tour video and had the pleasure to meet you we were in the Tacoma pick up !!!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Great to put a face to the comments. Glad you took the time to say hi. Don’t be shy if you see me again!

[@pcap2700]

We sure will and until the next time we will keep watching the videos please give a shout out to your pilot car crew they are top notch !! Safe travels pete & Carl !!

[@kurtrypar5062]

Just WOW! Watching this vid was a very nice and entertaining hour in my todays lazy afternoon! Thank's for this and greetings from austria 😉👍👍

[@jutah]

great video and looking forward to visiting montrea to this this rapid trasit rail system in action! i see the rolling stock is by a french company. curious if the units were assembled there or elsewhere... looks like a challenging project so great job🍻

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

These units were actually made in India

[@donrock6800]

I’m just amazed of how you get around with those oversized loads great job Doug l only ever pulled a couple of stretch loads to New Orleans that was it

[@РусланДальнобойщик]

You can hear the power that engine have))) love thst sound)))

[@GrumpyMonkGaming]

Amazing job driver, you and your crew are true professionals

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

It’s really great having an experienced team 😊

[@michaelwheatley3873]

Nice work guys! I’ve trucked through some of that area near Newark too. I take my hat off to you-dealing with tight streets and four wheelers crowding you cause they are in a hurry or in their own little world. Nice channel; keep the videos coming please.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thanks for following ✌️

[@BitterDemo]

I owned a Cozad back in the Alaskan Pipe Line days Hauling huge Pumps, Separators and Generators mostly. But hauled Conduit Pipes for the Golden Gate Bridge in the 1990's I was one of the Only Drivers aloud to back into where they unloaded the huge Pipes. We hauled it from Napa California Iron to the Golden Gate

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Must’ve been a nice project 👍👍👍

[@robnewell6123]

Excellent driving, communication, and coordination - nice job!

[@ericlakota1847]

Ooo wester star great looking rigs never seen heavy haul with bunk in it great looking truck we have western dealer few towns over .

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thanks, I’m happy with this truck.

[@melodynpepper]

Way too kewl! You all should be proud of what you do! Beautiful equipment too!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thanks, happy to have you along for the ride ✌️

[@TGMN1864]

i really like watching you seem to have vry much respect and appreciation to your transport crew work very well together and the paying attention to every traffic hazard is very nice to see from heavy transport

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

This is a team effort job!

[@huntnut8635]

Team work makes the dream work! Great communication

[@stevenhumphrey8203]

Couldn’t imagine going through NJ with a load that size with no police escort. Great work.

[@thomasgarwell8214]

Brilliant drive Doug. As you were driving across the dam, it just looked really bleak, with the water, brown undergrowth, snow and nobody in sight. It just looks very cold. I thought Dartmoor here in the UK couldn't get bleaker, but that place does it. Also both Norman and JT did a great job🤣.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Makes us appreciate the sunny days!

[@nancyannirvin4507]

I do like the long videos. It is amazing watching your skills and your team's coordination.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Happy to have you along for the ride ✌️

[@Dball10-4]

I’m surprised they don’t put these on trains for transportation. Great video guys.

[@Jimmie16]

It's more expensive to send them by rail.

[@andrep8287]

@@Jimmie16 ...and, the potential risk for damage to the vehicles being transported is far greater too. Contrary to Europe, the railways in North America are good for bulk shipments of products that don't mind a scratch here or there.

[@rickvanschijndel3560]

lots of respect to you as a driver but also the spotters in the rear save travels

[@johnwiesner6534]

Good day. Having the steerable axles at the back of the that trailer must have been a god send. Looking at the wagons in the yard I never knew how diverse Bellemare's trailer fleet is. But you have to drive faster in the yard. I was getting bored. LOL BTW, one of my friends at Keen posted a pic of 1 of 3 all electric trucks at Carlisle being prepped to be sent to Savannah to work. Appear to be Cabover Volvo's. Savannah is already building charging ports for them. They are working under a federal grant system whereas for each diesel engine destroyed $X.XX will be granted. Work hard, drive fast, speed safely. 😆 Have a good day

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

A non steerable trailer at 137 feet is just crazy!!! For sure the technology is steadily improving but it will be a long time before we see electric trucks on long distance transport. They just don’t have the endurance. I can see a lot more local delivery fleets using electric in the near future.

[@andrewharvey6400]

Firstly, a very professional team and job well done. Now could someone answer some questions for me please? I am now 70 years old and long retired from this type of work, and also looking at it from a European perspective. Why such a multi axle set up for a comparably light and short load? I assume axle weight limits (bridges?) In the UK these carriages are transported on a 3/4 axle prime mover and a 4/5 axle semi trailer (steerable). second question, Do they not experience any traction difficulty's with the lack of ballast on the prime mover? Thanks for reading, and good journeys!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Unfortunately North American weight regulations are overly complicated. I don’t make the rules! And the real problem is that the regulations change from state to state and from province to province. On long distance it is complicated to have a configuration that is accepted everywhere. Gross weight of this move was 175,000 lbs which requires 9 axles. Also we need to use lowboy trailers instead of platform trailers because of our low bridges. A platform would be lighter and make the overall length shorter but we could never find a route with the height. And yes having a jeep (dolly) under the front reduces traction but it’s just a fact of life for us because we need 5 axles under the front and 5 axle trucks are extremely rare in North America.

[@brucewilson5087]

Keep the great videos coming. Stay safe.

[@smartliving4464]

Really enjoyed watching this my friend, excellent presentation and quality 👍👍

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thank you 😊

[@tomm.6265]

Brings back so many memories pulling my 3 x 3 x 3 steerable cozad trailer that was so much fun

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Always great to hear from a fellow heavy hauler ✌️

[@coreyweaver1129]

I just wanna call out that behemoth as you left the gate!!!!! STARCAR4LIFE!!!!

[@thomasreyes2857]

What a nightmare never washed the top where all the dirt and shits at😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nealfry7403]

Love seeing the team work. Be safe

[@eddieweigel9490]

Not to far from where is was born in Orange NJ about 8 miles away changed a lot be safe

[@nealfry7403]

I believe I passed 1 of you guys up today in Roanoke ,VA . One of the trucks was heading South 220 .

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

With a big yellow tarped load? That was me ✌️

[@RonDavis-mw6vi]

Found your vids by accident. God I MISS flagging for you guys. Did it for over 20yrs. You are a hell of a driver.

[@keithklingensmith109]

When you speed up the video. Always reminds me of the. Star. Trak movie with. William. Shatner when he says. WARP SPEED.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jimconnor8274]

Enjoy watching a professional team at work. I understand t all makes for good work. Isn't there a Canadian company Bombardier that builds rail cars just south in Plattsburgh, N. Y.?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Yup and they sell them overseas 🤣🤦‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️

[@darthkillerhog]

That's awesome seeing u guys come down 27. I use to work in the Woodbridge area and colonia.

[@KB-gs8zi]

Hey Doug & Your "TEAM "" !!!! Great work with NO issues !!! Enjoyed the ride & Video so ""KEEP "" Them Coming for sure !!! 🤔🙄🙂🙃👍👍👍👍👍

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thanks so much. Happy to have you along for the ride ✌️

[@Johnny-tt8zc]

Very nice. I like the longer videos. On top of the western star 4900sf, I see a Peterbilt 378?, and I believe I saw before a Kenworth w900?. As I mentioned in a different video, I want to build a model of these trucks. Unfortunately no model manufacturer does the WS4900sf. They only do the ws4964, the constellation and one other. Have a wonderful weekend Doug.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

The Peterbilt is a 567 and the Kenworth is a W990. Happy to have you along for the ride ✌️

[@williamcollins9638]

Great video Doug. The red pete on 131 was my uncle Danny and the escort vehicle was my father

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Crazy how small a world it is! Happy to have you along for the ride ✌️

[@falconseyeaerialservicesll8176]

A small world…..☺️

[@jimjamess8633]

Doug, Watching of how relaxed you are is a example of a driver knowing his equipment and mostly knowing how to handle it! Do you own the tractor or is it a company truck? If it is a company owned tractor, do you have a say as to what you prefer? As always, great job!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thanks for watching. It is a company tractor. When they buy new no, they don’t take the time to ask us what we want. However if a driver quits and we would prefer his truck than we often get a choice and seniority wins. Right now we have Kenworth, Peterbilt and Western Star so a bit of variety.

[@catcam2850]

Viele Grüße aus Deutschland. Fahre hier in Deutschland auch Oversize Truck. Ihr habt meinen Vollstes Respekt. Allzeit Gute Fahrt.

[@jason-oe8yy]

Like your videos man, I used to move the big stuff, now I just move farm equipment, 20 T880 450 X15 10 speed Allison Advantage with a 35 ton Cozad slider, you're a pro dude!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

One day I’ll get wise and just do the easy loads but I’m still having fun with the big trailers for now!

[@jason-oe8yy]

@Lucky Banana Heavy Haul Haha I hear you, my age is creeping up, have fun while you can!

[@robertlewis7237]

THANK YOU FOR VIDEO GREAT WATCHING FROM AUSTRALIA

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Always great to hear from people around the world ✌️

[@adamrbrown]

Love the videos! Keep 'em coming! Cheers from the Vancouver Island! :)

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thank you so much 😊

[@TheBeardedBoots]

was that you guys sitting at the oversized lot in Baltimore next to 95 last week? those loads look the same.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Yes exactly. I actually spent the weekend in the oversize lot. The trains come into both Newark and Baltimore.

[@mikestorey6242]

Well Doug,what can I say apart from brilliant video, keep em coming and keep on trucking.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thank you 😊

[@RadioFlyer427]

There is a guy in the US who claims to be "The number 1 KZbin Video Heavy Hauler". I'll call him on that because I think you are number 1. Your trips are definitely more challenging than what I see on his channel.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

I never set out to be #1. I’m just proud of what we do and I like to share it. I’m lucky that we do a wide variety of different loads and it allows me to put out different videos.

[@jaxithfox]

Oh man I'd love to have an RGN with steerable rear axles like that. It would solve so many issues that come up with even general RGN work.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Yeah it’s too bad the technology hasn’t caught on more in North America. Very common in EU. But at 137 feet long it would be crazy not to be steerable!

[@richardsansregret1491]

J avais bien hate de le voir ce video. Merci pour le beau voyage encore une fois.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Merci 😊

[@rickhorsley9383]

Great equipment great team WELL DONE!

[@wolphin732]

Calgary has it easy... they come in on a CP car, and there is a switch where they just jack the cars up, pull the heavy rail car out from under and drop it on the rail (both rails are the same width, and then they have a switch to take it to the light rail, which is right beside it. Seen the light rail car on the train car, seen it in the spot on with no train car, then it was gone... Sadly, never saw it being worked on!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Makes sense to me! But I won’t suggest anything because I might put myself out of a job 😜

[@goesintite]

I think it's funny how I've seen so many train cars (commuter) are delivered by truck! LOL! I know the rail gauge must be different or something but, how funny is that otherwise?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

It’s good work for me! I’m not complaining!

[@goesintite]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 LOL!!

[@jameslist7385]

great video love the trucks that shows how hard your job is stay safe

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thanks for following along ✌️

[@tfeurban]

That route out of Elizabeth Marine Terminal was as cruddy as it gets. Going down that stretch of US-1&9 with a normal vehicle is a pain. Then going through neighborhoods just to get back to the interstate. I guess there wasn't a good shot to I-78 for that trailer setup?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Something about the bridges being too low on the interstate. These loads are 14’11”. Standard truck height is 13’6”

[@jdhinckley1954]

Newbie question. Who steers the rear axles on the trailer? The person in the tail truck? Great film. Terrific soundtrack! Thanks!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

The escort pickup following steers the trailer by remote control

[@hughmackellar7941]

Nice to watch a pro team at work!

[@JoseAntonio-pb7nd]

Looks like my truck, I got a 2019 Western Star 4900SF.....love the colour!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

This one is a 2020. It’s been a good truck so far.

[@JoseAntonio-pb7nd]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 That is great! May I what engine you got under that hood??

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

565 X-15

[@wilfredjones3008]

great video a little long but worth it I miss my Western Star retired now...

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Trying to make content for everyone. Some like the long videos, some like the shorter ones. Happy to have you along ✌️

[@dbockman52]

For traffic reasons, are there restrictions for the minimum distances between oversize loads like the ones in this video? Is there a gas engine that runs continuously that powers the steering system on the back trailer axles?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Yes exactly when we need the rear steering hydraulic system the gas engine is left running. On the highway is is no longer needed so we turn the gas engine off

[@normanmcgill6917]

It's really hard to comprehend the number of big trucks on the road in the NJ area. Unbelievable for a country boy.

[@stevem268]

great video, love the long format and the captioning. great job on the driving too

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Happy to have you along for the ride ✌️

[@roderickfuller3649]

Awesome 78 min video of most of the roundtrip!!! I like the orange paint job -- & I like the steering drop-centre trailer -- is the steering trailer by TEMISKO perhaps?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Yes exactly Temisko

[@ozzycommander]

This is the ultimate showing of Love thy Escort They can make your job easy or miserable

[@ranger83178]

Are these trailer decks specifically made for these rail cars , the way the cars wheels fit perfectly then you had that adapter thing you bolted down basically like a wheel chalk . Or did it so happen to just fit that way and that is how you and your company transports these ?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

We had 6 trailers custom made for this project. There were a total of 250 rail cars that needed to be transported

[@ranger83178]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 wow what a project !!! That’s definitely a reason to have custom trailers made ! Congrats on the new beauty , Love the content keep up the great work bossman can’t wait to see what else you have in store 👍🏽🦍…. Keep on truckiiingggg !!!

[@keithlowen4974]

I have a question when you need fuel do you drag the wagon with you or do you drop it and rehook 😊???

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Depends on the fuel stop. If I can access the pumps without detaching than I will. And back out after because we usually don’t fit between the pumps or under the overhead. But most of the time we end up having to drop the trailers and bobtail to the pumps. Often we don’t even fit in the truck stop at all so we will drop at a rest area and bobtail to the truck stop.

[@antagoniste9969]

Je sais pas comment du fait doug, le stress que tu dois avoir des fois j'imagine pas. Beau travail c'est toi le meilleur.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Le stress c’est comme une drug. C’est trippent de poucer les limites pour voir si t’es capable 🤙

[@KennethLitch]

Team work always looks easy when done by professionals.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

You said it. A lot of people don’t realize it takes a different set of skills to do this kind of work. It’s all about communication, team building and trust. You can be a great driver but if you can’t work with the escorts, steerman and sometimes police then you won’t get far.

[@oldodger]

Just wondering why theses were shipped by road and NOT A RAILROAD ?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Something about them not being certified to run on tracks in North America until they get a bunch of work done on them. True or not it puts food on my plate so I’m not complaining.

[@louisletourneau3429]

The only way to send it by rail is on a flat car , they have the same gauge wheels/axles ( 4' 8 1/2" gauge ) but they are light rail cars and cannot be near or on the same track of real railroad cars , they do not also have the same kind of couplers

[@jeredhead6806]

Oh my gosh, I bet they DIDN'T EVEN THINK ABOUT THAT. They should've asked the KZbin comment section first!

[@Robert-oe3ig]

Man i was working a different ship that day you guys picked up the rail cars 😢

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

I believe there is another boat arriving end of next week but I will be on a different project.

[@1983dmd]

Bravo les Québécois !!!! Fier de vous les boys ! Super boulot professionnel ! Go Québec Go !!!!

[@scottfisher2814]

I’ve been trucking for over 30 years and have pulled twin 48 liquefied gas tanks out west and the last 6 years doubles and triples for UPS but when I grow up I want Doug to train me on how to turn corners…. And drive like a professional, It’s like art, except for that freakin squeaky clutch pedal😂

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

I’ll take the compliment ☺️

[@andrep8287]

@scottfisher2814....the squeaky clutch pedal proves that Doug is using it, because he believes in the principle that "if God had meant for a truck to be shifted without a clutch, He would have given it an automatic tranny" (at least, that's what I tell my drivers).

[@pierre-lucaubert9622]

Ahhh le sympathique port de Newark 😂😂😂J'aurais du essayer le hors normes quand j'ai commencé à conduire. Mais me dit que un dry box 53 pieds, c'est assez long. Après 22 ans, je suis bien dans mes petites runs de dynamite dans le nord 🤣🤣💥💥

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Chaque un trouve sa place! Personnellement je trip sur des défis donc je suis à ma place en hors normes. Bonne route ✌️

[@outminded6622]

I'm assuming the pilot car in the back controls the steering on the trailer going around the corners

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Exactly

[@blameTECHIE]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 and what a brilliant job they did as well - stayed close, gave good feedback on the turns and moved out early to block off lanes - great work. Not sure on the instructions that might have been given to the lead pilot during some of the timelapse footage but, to me, they always seemed too far ahead and allowed a lot of traffic between them and the load.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

I often push my lead pilot out to maximum radio range. His job is not only to warn oncoming traffic but also to warn the truck of obstacles ahead. The sooner he can call out obstacles the more time I have to react.

[@jasongreene303]

What a very impressive finely choreographed dance! Nice work gentlemen, plenty safe and not a scratch on it I bet. I'm sure it's a great treasure to be working with your Dad! Not many get to do that, and some wouldn't want to anyway lol. I used to run a lot of NY with a dump wagon, sometimes with hazmat, later on around home I moved on to heavy and oversize so I am wondering what your route was that took you to Messina! I assumed you were headed for 287 on the south side. Thanks for the videos, I enjoy any length of video, it reminds me of the good days. Be well, and stay safe.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Yes very privileged to be working alongside dad 😊 Highway 37 across the top of New York through Massena is the best route for very high loads. These trains are 14’11”. We go that way to avoid the low bridges in Albany.

[@falconseyeaerialservicesll8176]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407, did u take I95 out of Newark Port?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

No we drive 1.5 hours of city streets all the way to 287