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[@TylerTJ]

Could you imagine if the trucker that was supposed to be escorted before you drove for MIGWAY? That would've been hilarious. You'd never come back to a South Carolina Port after that 😂.

[@RidingWithDave]

LMAO, Karma's a bitch.

[@PapaJohn1969]

Imagine when we only had maps to navigate and no GPS.

[@PapaJohn1969]

Nearly 3 decades of trucking, and drivers still talk to themselves. 😂

[@minerboy1]

​@@RidingWithDave stop cuminte

[@pinkchocolate9562]

@@PapaJohn1969 We used the Atlas & called for directions.

[@ClassyNeons]

A good escort can get you from point A to B with no incident but a great escort who knows his stuff will make you feel like you've done that drop off/ pick up a hundred times even if it's your first time.

[@TheJasonVoorhees]

An excellent escort will get your sails up

[@Random_Ritchie]

That Escort man needs a raise. Safe travels, Dave. Thank you for trucking.

[@happinessiskey2858]

Idk, a $130 for showing drivers where to go sounds pretty sweet in my book. Not sure how many he does a day or anything though.

[@Davo22]

he works for himself

[@delnaro]

$130 for 30 min of "work" dont seem too bad

[@egork92]

​@@delnaro He's not paid for 30 min of work, he's paid for being available and knowing all the stuff that he knows

[@Lithane97]

Considering he gets paid by the drivers, it sounds like he's got his own business going, so he would set his own rates to some extent.

[@mysickfix]

I drove flatbed for years. We always got directions like this. Even better, just longitudinal coords because there’s no roads yet! This was the most realistic trucking content I’ve seen in a while and I like your commentary. 600k miles with a flatbed, another 150k hotshot flatbed.

[@marioguimond4276]

Once you reach the point of no Fs given and the fear of driving in the unknown .. trucking becomes one of the best career out there if you can take care of your health . You get freedom , nice view , peace and awesome stories . I been watching your video since you we're on a kayak close to a military ship .

[@RidingWithDave]

You're right, you just get used to the unknown and the bs lol. Never really phases me anymore.

[@MysteriousMinds]

I was on this ship a couple weeks ago! We went through one hell of a storm thats been on the news lately. Been watching your videos for a while and love them. Thanks Dave! I appreciate what you do

[@RIPTIDE_001]

A 40 minute riding with Dave video. Yes yes yes I will take it any day of the week.

[@flonkas]

Im currently in CDL school and this looks like the PERFECT example of trip planning. Thank you for this, see you on the road!

[@theweirdsquid]

As a Charleston native, it was fascinating to see you experience our city from the trucker’s perspective. Glad you had a fantastic escort! You can probably imagine, but Charlestonians also get fed up with the number of trucks downtown, it can cause some serious problems for the trucks and for other drivers! Not to mention the roads themselves. Hopefully the city builds more facilities to help reduce problem spots like that right turn out of the port. Glad you enjoyed the city!

[@alexstrand6097]

I do not miss swinging doors and backing into tight places frequently at CFI, making the switch to local fuel haul was the right move for me at the right time.

[@tristianwalker5910]

Hey Dave. I have an update for you, I got my cdl and went to training with Schneider and I now work out of London Kentucky on the Walmart dedicated account. Awesome people and I just wanna thank you for inspiring me to do this career for myself I love your content and just keep doing what your doing bro. Stay safe

[@RidingWithDave]

Awesome, best of luck to you! Happy to hear.

[@watchtowerni]

Walmart love it when I was on that account with Werner.

[@jimmesser2025]

It’s bad that you owe the company your first years or they will sue you for training expenses

[@900108Chale]

All the best to you Tristian! Enjoy your run(s). Be happy and live well. Blessings.

[@Zociety6477]

How do you like Schneider? I'm in the nky area and I'm looking for a company to train with

[@kingtrumpet123]

good video as usual, so glad you had the escort guy, he was worth the $130 to make your delivery enjoyable and easy

[@juanitafurtado8805]

My first ride with Dave-- fun and interesting! Next time i take a cruise, i will have a new appreciation for all the delivery truk drivers and take care to let them have the right of way. Thanks, Dave!

[@marcminor7049]

It's great to have an experienced escort like that, it definitely makes the job easier.

[@Blaster1O]

As a SC Resident, its really cool getting to see my locale from a truckers perspective. I live in the Columbia area, but I know my way around this state. The behind the scenes looks at the Ports are something else. Look forward to the next vid

[@vcgvibin4433]

Every video lately has been great and love the longer videos! Keep up the good work Dave and stay safe out there!

[@jesseorozco2984]

I gotta say that $130 fee was worth it to get a private view of the carnival view ship and a private escort it was like a mini vacation for ya but awesome video as always

[@JREone]

Been there done that, canned goods paper products was a blast hung out with the crew ate with them stayed overnight in Miami best load I've ever had

[@Uniquelyyours1]

Super cool adventure today, Dave. Thanks for taking us along. Stay safe.

[@kenatchison5282]

I have had the privilege to deliver Rgt to a aircraft carrier in San Diego, seeing my semi parked next to that carrier made that semi look like an ant compared to a mountain

[@tymaxie2]

Damn Dave, I remember when you had like 2000 subscribers when I was like just turning 19-20. I loved your Gromski videos, still do remember all the fun shit you got up to, and miss them so much. But this is the first time a vid of yours has popped in my feed in so long and im glad you're doing well, even if this delivery went wacky at the start

[@Rlsmith2002]

Really liked the causal tour footage towards the end! Perhaps add this type of footage in more often? Great video as usual!

[@williamjones4483]

Try delivering to Fort Jackson, SC at oh dark thirty when everyone is out and about with their drills and walks, plus the guard doesn't know how to get to the commissary AND the streets are not designed to accommodate a tractor with a 53 foot trailer. FUN!

[@6582rg]

This is the dispatchers job Dave. What the hell else do they have to do? That escort is probably making a grand or 2 a day . Good gig if you can get it.

[@jeffthanson]

As an often cruiser watching all the trucks come in and out of the port, this was an awesome point of view, thanks for sharing!

[@SlenderSingerSS]

That's the ship I met my wife on, I would have loved that delivery.

[@robervin9107]

Well done dave I’m so proud of you always laughing on these adventures and 16:39 magnificent

[@TruckerAvocado]

I delivered to the port of Boston once and the escort literally said “ turn here turn right there go straight and blah blah blah you’re there” that made for a fun experience

[@tmo.48]

When you started showing Fort Sumter I started to get goosebumps, so much history there❤. Bravo on an excellent, and informative video. Lots of twists and turns!❤

[@pourquoiunidentifiant]

you can custom routes on google maps, just drag the route line where you want to change something and it will add a stop where you moved it example, if you want to turn left at road x instead of right, you drag from that point to the intersection you want to go and it will reajust the trip including this. To remove a customization, you zoom and click on the dot on the trip line that have been created when you modified the trip.

[@Blakeslifeadventuers]

I love your videos and your jokes hope you had a great weekend and will have a great week

[@jasoniswalrus8614]

Didn’t know you were back in the game dave thought you were done for good brother. Nice to see you on the road again bro. You where a big inspiration for me to get my cdl around two years ago. Keep on trucking gear jammer

[@themuffinlord6442]

i'm a security agent working at a gate entrance, i love talking with the truckers and ive heard the most absurd stories happen to them on the road. and of course talk shit about the office or dispatch xd

[@Ariel-lol]

I’ve read quite a few absurd stories from truckers as well😂 I have a love hate relationship with them honestly. A few years ago I was traveling with my mom in our car, and there was only truckers on the road at that time, and surprisingly we didn’t have any issues, the truckers just zoomed and we just zoomed. But like last year, we traveled and the traffic was so bad and the trucks were making it worse because they wouldn’t get out of the fast lane😂 but I respect how hard it is to drive those huge things

[@derrickmanning2597]

Hi Dave,first off,you are a professional driver no if's or but's! Watching you enjoy your work makes the whole experiance a pleasant one,very chilled,and courteous to other road users. Aany would be drivers out there should watch this guy,you can learn a lot from him. I don't think you do it on purpose,bit you give so much info while driving. Planning a route and what to do when you get there is the most obvious one,and one so many dont seem to do and wing it! If you plan ahead it makes your day so much easier and less stressful. All the best mate,keep it shiny side up,from us here in the UK.

[@ThetreeDraggon]

if the guy does see this comment here me and a ton of other people do think you for the tour of the port there. that was pretty dam cool for one of dave's videos.

[@Carbon_Wolf18]

I actually went to Charleston, South Carolina several years ago and went on the bridge at the end of your video and went on the ships that you seen during your tour of the port and I can honestly say that I had the best vacation there.

[@BenjaminOBrien-b3s]

I live in Charleston and love seeing your videos of driving through here!

[@jomandajohnson8404]

Hey Dave back again with another banger I be watching your videos like I'm watching a movie lmfao 😂 🤣 I love yo videos so intertaing.

[@jonkilowatt4442]

Awesome escort! Hope my journeys are the same! Great stuff Dave!!

[@IDontWannaHandleYT]

I’ve delivered to an island. Had to get on a ferry and we were squeezed in like a can of sardines.

[@curtisaitken7027]

Was that Palm Island…west coast Floriduh?

[@charlesterviel5748]

You did good 🙏🙏truck drivers helping others

[@Phelper99]

this looks so stressful. Glad you're having fun.

[@christrella3134]

I know some guys who go to Miami every week with everything you can imagine for ships to bring to the Islands. Bahamas and Jamaica. Frozen food, milk, meats, on and on. Everything has to be shipped to the Islands and the cruise ships have to be loaded with everything imaginable. I know a guy who brings caustic soda to the ships directly to use for exhaust treatment to reduce pollution. It's a nice niche to keep

[@kens.3729]

I would Not even want to Guess how many Tractor Trailer Loads get Loaded onto the Cruise Ship and it begins immediately after it Docks to Unload Passengers.

[@johnspratt4421]

Seen a cool documentary a couple years back think they said around 10 trucks figure 3k people for a week plus I want to say enough for another 3 days just in case bad weather break downs ect that is why they don't store toilet paper in just in 1 place any more a water line broke and destroyed 80 percent of it had to take it from low use rooms and switch it out just a funny fact

[@donmit04]

The amount of bugs on your windshield 😂😂

[@muskaos]

I was in a US Navy aircraft squadron from 2003 to 2007 that shipped all our tools and other gear from WA to Norfolk, VA when we had to meet up with our aircraft carrier and go to sea. Typically we would get two 50 foot trucks, and we would load them at our hanger in WA, fly to VA, and unload the trucks on the pier by the carrier. So, imagine doing this, but the receiving end is a _Navy_ pier, with a big ole nuclear powered aircraft carrier sitting at the pier 100 feet away, and there was no loading dock, all the pallets were picked off the end of the trailer by forklift, and guys would hop in with pallet jacks to move the pallets to the end of the trailer. It was good times, I miss it sometimes.

[@tmo.48]

Heck yeah he was a great guy!!! Totally earned his keep❤. What a great experience AND tour❤

[@Doug-gp2qw]

If you are going into a port once a year or more get a TWIC card. You will save more than enough to pay for it, and you can often get in and out of the port quicker. If you drive for a company ask your dispatcher or broker if they'll pay you a bonus for having a TWIC card. I usually get $50 for each time I pickup at a port.

[@krukson1522]

Loads like this one are stressful but it's always something refreshing that give stories to tell, it remined me of my first load on my own from Poland to construction site next to Wembley stadium in London or unloading at the Amsterdam airport with all it's security and procedures to get on the site

[@mmanisr22]

Good thing you were on the outskirts of Charleston instead of being downtown

[@Sss12698]

lol it’s so weird hearing you talk about South Carolina towns because that’s where I’m from. Especially Georgetown and mt pleasant/Charleston

[@900108Chale]

*Hey Dave’s escort!* You did a wonderful job as a true escort including sightseeing and all. Bless you bro!

[@fldon2306]

Great vid! Always challenges. Been to multiple ports; was just at Gloucester City, NJ. Had a TWIC, but they expire, so haven’t renewed. I just pay the fee, and each port is different, ComCheck/no cc, cc/debit/no cash/or ComCheck. Escorting is great. At NJ they texted a PDF of Port too. Ports like Ft Lauderdale, no escort needed/payment, just check in with Homeland Security (and easy access from I-595!) When I lived in SoFla, the Sysco drivers loved delivering to Port Miami Cruise Ships, pay included piece pay, but was all “no touch” and they’d unload a semi in 15 minutes, usually 3 per ship! Easy money for them. Drive safe!

[@rayjay671]

I like that the escort was driving that Silverado like a simi pulling a trailer, taking turns really wide.

[@schauffeur8393]

First video I have seen from this channel so far. It is spot on.👍 One small suggestion. Blur out phone numbers as you might not want to put it out there for everybody to see. His phone might get busy otherwise 🤣

[@hushpuppy3]

I love vacationing Between Georgetown and Myrtle Beach. Never made it down to Charleston. Thanks for the video.

[@colinbrown5597]

Dave, great video. I've been to Port Everglades, FL but not delivering directly to a ship. And I drive a Volvo as well. And you are right about the turning radius. Another great thing is the transmission. Hands down, best on the road!

[@fokkoscheidema3587]

Coming from this kind of business, first as a driver and last 25 years on the office this sound as if arranged by amateur. Always making sure both drivers, ship agents as well as the ships crew where fully informed before even loading

[@AdamGbl95]

Up next: "What's up boyyyyyz you'll never believe where we went this time" News: "breaking news....first successful truck delivery on the moon" Then... "Whats up boyzzzzz, we in Hawaii this time and don't ask me how I got here"

[@boobtubeakatv1296]

Nice ride Dave an getting paid for the adventure is priceless 🎉 I used to be escorted onto big jets at Teavis Air Force base with several loads... Wheeee... Them are BIG planes 😊 STAY SAFE around all them 4 wheelers ❤

[@jimbrown424]

Hey Dave, you can get EFS checks from any Pilot or Loves truck stop. Most time they give you a couple for free. Have fun buddy

[@Reaping_Matster]

I think you passed me when you were in TN, i was in a CFI truck I81/26, whats funny is looking up the road i find that i was going to Kingsport for fuel. When i saw the Online Transport pass me i was thinking "hey maybe thats dave, guess ill find out on his next video" Than i hear you say youre in TN coming from kingsport

[@chasedooley6237]

Dave getting these fun, interesting loads, I'm getting a wee bit envious haha. Sick of reefer and these awful customers. I been sitting all weekend waiting for Publix to reschedule my load after I got delayed by our warehouse and broken equipment. SHEESH. Good vid, Dave, thanks for it! Love my Volvo too.

[@davegauvin7234]

I'm a Retired Truck Driver of 38 Year's. I went over the night with an International with th exception of 10 Month's. My so called Driving test was in a Freightliner for only, many 10 Minutes. Grant it, I handled it , but it was BLEEP!

[@brad_Ca]

Dave those were not chuck holes, those were craters. 😂

[@SledgeHammer43]

On a KW you needed your turn stops removed or set differently. A KW long nose will never turn as sharply as a T680 or Volvo VN680. I was s mechanic, then a truck driver, then after Hurricane Katrina I went back to Heavy Equipment operation, and then to work at a defense contractor.

[@sk8erdude12592]

28:22 friendly trucker tip from an LTL, when backing up, especially around pedestrians. It takes 2 seconds to honk that air horn and make your presence even more know that your backing. That way they have no shadow of a doubt that your moving and should get their attention. Keep trucking man! I drive daily and still enjoy watching these videos!

[@midwestlee-iw8nl]

nice to have a good helper

[@watermelonbleach]

I'm highly disappointed in you Dave. That sign said no marina or cabana bar parking, You should have at least stepped in for 1 drink and make that sign feel needed. Thanks for the video Dave!

[@christrella3134]

Ports are like that. First couple times I was in the port, Port Newark NJ and Wilmington DE and Baltimore and Buffalo NY. Each one was unique.

[@brianwluxevovacations215]

Been on 8 cruises out of that port. Give me a shout when you are ready to book a vacation Dave.

[@johnbickle3504]

I live in Charleston, S.C. & the roads aren't kept up as they should be kept. We DO HAVE BEAUTIFUL SIGHTS, & DELICIOUS SEAFOOD THOUGH. I can be on the beach in 40 minutes, or on a river in about 20 minutes. It's a very beautiful place to live and love ❤️

[@carlaustin4501]

I would have to sat this was a 4 star video Dave. Awesome job.

[@cypher1o1]

Lol about that same time I was in a CFI truck crossing the bridge next to the USS Yorktown delivering to a greenhouse

[@scotthartgrove3316]

awesome video and so cool to see the Charleston area again :-)

[@odil4773]

Radio goes off. -"I don't need that right now in my life." Turns Radio Off. I need this kinda attitude in mine.

[@JV-pu8kx]

Always a good idea to review the route Google Maps, Waze, etc., give you, before your trip. Know what to expect, make any corrections.

[@jamaltoney-bx2lx]

Delivery trucking what comes

[@Mike-Palmer]

Welcome to Port life. Most ports are regular business hours. Spend the $120 and get a TWIC so you dont need to go thru all that hassle.

[@tonyb8476]

I've delivered to cruise ships a few times. Kinda weird they didn't give you a delivery time. Those ships are always on a very tight schedule and a truck being late can cost a LOT of money for the cruise lines. Just curious, where did you pick up in Kingsport? I live there and I can only think of Eastman.

[@JV-pu8kx]

That tour was nice. Great way to pass the time while they unload.

[@Censored41]

You can get EFS checks at most truck stops

[@TEXASTRUCKER87]

They be cruising for bruising if they step out in front of ya 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@c.thompson9771]

Awesome vid Dave! Really enjoyed it. Tip for tight rights; assuming you do safe & slow intersection maneuvering, Lol! Approach turn down center lane, right signal ON. Do a lane to lane serpentine so that your just inside & pointed into turn from the left lane; leave yer butt only partially, not fully in the right lane behind you. Won't prevent motorcyclists; however if they SEE you set up like that, and you don't see them, well Darwin. 😏

[@unknown20005]

i just realized the bob ross he has in the front

[@Thetruthalwayshurts]

You think all those people from the cruise needed a TWIC card and a escort?

[@Trashpanda131]

Did a port drop for a Dairy I worked at once, was a nice easy day. and the view was great.

[@That2008CVPI]

Nice to see that you are trucking again! I also saw you in Kingsport, TN!

[@maxxod1]

I’ve driven Volvos before and my biggest problem with them is the trailer brake is on the dash and not the column. Hit a bump going down a slippery / icy hill and your trailer will be racing you to the bottom. Other than that I didn’t mind that truck.

[@davidthompson5845]

That was a very good and interesting video. Enjoyed the scenery. I could almost feel the ocean breeze. Thanks.

[@jasonharrison9123]

You delivered to the warehouse not directly to the ship. Only the trucks delivering lube oil, and the vacuum trucks picking up the slop oil get to be next to the ship.

[@Weltschmerz1523]

Online Transport dispatches you all kind of interesting places. Your escort being a former truck driver definitely helped you. The view was amazing as well. Thanks for the video!

[@Courtjowhite]

Those people walked right behind your truck😲🫣

[@Ford280]

dave your funny man ive been wacthing your vids for 3 years i enjoyed your videos

[@dreamwulf_wanderer]

The most interesting thing I've done, was delivering asphalt to an airport for a taxiway paving job. We had to be escorted in and out each time.

[@djtylerojala9910]

Love your videos Dave! Working on getting my CDL now and you have been a big inspiration!

[@McGov96]

Great video Dave ! Thanks for sharing!

[@kristoffermangila]

If I remember correctly, the Volvo VNL's turn radius is at least about more or less wider than that of a Volvo FH16 8x4 cabover (which is the Volvo truck in Europe).

[@night_driver411]

you should make a shirt saying "in a quarter of a mile" cause on video the gps always says "in a quarter of a mile"

[@jonkilowatt4442]

Damn right!!

[@ozcavalier]

Front of shirt: "What is up guys Dave back again for another truckin' blog..." Back of shirt: "In one-quarter mile...." 😂😂😂

[@rigo7595]

I watching videos and I have my bells on your videos and I'm subscribed to your videos and 👍