RIP T800, You Were a Great Truck! 😢

Everything about this week was routine except the end of it! I was off on Friday which never happens and the T800 went "POOF" up on flames on the side of I-95!

[@IOUE4nucklebusters]

Drove buy as it was going up sad happy too see driver was safe.

[@jamesgibson5876]

Watching those loaders when loading a truck...its been years since i sat in a truck getting loaded ...but you vmcqn almoast feel the load going on just watching ..you can feel the sat beneeth you and the truck as it shakes a bit .. brings plenty of memories

[@TheBostonTrucker]

That was spam that replied earlier.

[@TheWoodButcher86]

Man I used to love when you would drive that truck and listening to that CAT! Was one of my favorites, hate to see it go.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

It's a bummer!

[@domg3681]

Sad day when you lose a truck! That one was a good one. Nice work by Waltham Fire on the stop.

[@mikeglenn9800]

Wow! Good thing that wasn't in the shop with the other trucks. Thanks for the video Mike.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

You got that right!

[@kellykonoske91]

What a damn shame! Glad the driver wasnt hurt though. Take care Mike. Todd Konoske the retired trucker.

[@skin2117]

Your an example of a truly dedicated and responsible employee. Its not your equipment but you treat it as if it was and together a reputation develops and respect is earned. Probably a foolish question but have you seen the million mile mark

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Very nice of you to say thank you. 943,000

[@aaronw_]

I’ll never forget the morning we got the call one of our shops was fully engulfed in flames. Two trucks were inside along with some miscellaneous equipment. Definitely a gut wrenching experience

[@ronthompson3525]

WOW your correct that’s depressing seeing it burnt up. Glad Tommy’s ok trucks can be replaced.

[@markymark80442]

I will always be your friend & R.I.P. T800...Love Ya Man

[@wayneshancock2520]

My condolences to the AC family on your loss, shout out to the Brothers and Sisters of Waltham Fire for what they were able to do on making a stop before it got any further.👍🙏🇺🇸🚛🚒

[@kennethsmith8968]

sending thoughts and prayers 2 the cardillo family and those involved in the fire.thankfully no one was hurt.remember folks trucks r replaceable people arnt.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Thank you ❤️

[@wadethetrucker]

I feel you, we lost a truck this past summer on RT 3, best truck i've beared witness to, it got almost 8 MPG

[@lew66999]

unfortunate for the T800... 😧 old guy at the quarry here told me once there are two types of end dumps, Mike. ones that have tipped over, and ones that will.... LOL be careful my friend!

[@raymondbradley6788]

Mike, sorry you guys lost the T 800. Most important thing is nobody got hurt that could have turned out really bad.

[@donnellwilliams3988]

Daaaaamn bro i know that sucks a**, but like you said as long as no one got hurt the t-800 can be replaced 🤦

[@abikerinpa]

Sorry about the loss of such a nice truck , at least no one was hurt ! 😢🍺

[@russelltrupia4479]

i'am with you and most of the country Mike we all hate day light savings. I will be looking forward to your trip.I agree Captain.That's is a shame about that truck.

[@haulingfuel4759]

I like it. Gets me in the house earlier.

[@repairmanjoe8081]

Love ❤️ the way you keep your truck clean, she's a beauty! And you're right, it doesn't take long and it really is part of the job. Sorry for the loss of the 800 man. The most important thing is no-one was hurt. But......truck is still part of the family, even though it's just a chunk of steel. And in reality, it's not impossible to re-build this truck. Stay safe my friend!😊

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Thank you very much I appreciate you saying this.

[@jerryaltadonna5462]

Hi Mike glad nobody got hurt as long as the motor checks out Good it will be a great project stay safe pal

[@phillymetalhead]

I know she looks rough right now, but I think she could be the perfect candidate to retire with a glider kit. Won't be the "same" but can still honor the legacy of what she once was. I always look for blessings in disguise.

[@richrukstalis4394]

Man that sucks and I seen this truck up close at the shop and she was a beautiful truck.

[@travis8629]

Mike if you haven't tried Chem-X's Stars and Stripes with a foamer/pressure washer yet I think you'd really like it. We're in the mud and dusty pits like you and when I use that the trucks come out looking hand washed. Don't know how it does it!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

I have some actually.

[@nicholassmith1091]

Going to miss the sound of that whistle of the t800

[@Bob-M]

Mike, we are now on Standard Time, we just changed back FROM Daylight Saving Time.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Bummer

[@Lucdoiron]

Equipment can be replaced. Human lives cannot! Glad to see no one got hurt. Could the frame in the front be checked, then get a new cab/hood/powertrain? I loved the videos you made of that little truck.

[@masonbrown7884]

Yeah it’s sad when you lose a truck we just lost one to a fire last week. We don’t know what happened to it but it just caught fire and are thankful no one got hurt. The worst part is the truck was almost as clean as the t-800 and the C-15 had just gotten rebuilt. It’ll definitely make you sick.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

It's never a good feeling.

[@alexsands433]

​@@TheBostonTruckerdang not good

[@tjroelsma]

An oil line near the turbo failing could be the cause of such a fire. Turbo's get really hot and when a faulty oil line sprays oil under pressure towards the turbo, you almost have the ideal oil/air mix that's easy to ignite.

[@masonbrown7884]

@tjroelsma It could have been it was labeled as mechanical fire/cause unknown

[@ihonorjesusnot_the_world]

😢 I feel for you two deeply truck fires are just 🤢🤮 hope all goes back to well & normal. Oh wait this is trucking nothing is never normal. But it makes us go back and try it again even harder 🎉

[@martin1234512345]

You've obviously never sent a piece of asphalt into the cab with you when the glass is up lol. That'll change your mind real quick haha.

[@Torsee]

Mop & Glow! All the way! Nice tribute ending!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Yes! Thank you!

[@jimbeam2705]

Im sure that i loaded that trailer plenty of times at Newport Materials some years back with that truck. One of the better looking trucks that came into the yard.

[@marklottero5345]

Sad for the T800! I'm glad nobody was hurt!!

[@amsoiladam]

It’s a shame we couldn’t get together on Monday, I was really looking forward to it. Maybe we can reschedule for June and try again. Sorry to hear about the T 800 was a great truck. Sad to see it go out like that.

[@Fire-se9sg]

Honestly, you could probably save the motor out of that. Have it checked for heat cracks etc and rebuild it completely. That core alone is like 10-15k I believe at a CAT store.

[@andrewraimondo6215]

So so glad everyone was safe. It’s funny how you connect with things you don’t know and people you never met. That truck is like a fixture on this channel. It’s been there ever since I can remember. I’ve been following you since the beginning and if I remember correctly you showed off that truck in a video you did way back when.

[@seanpierce7673]

Sorry about the T-800 mike!at least no one was hurt!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Exactly

[@matkremzar5474]

Couldn't think of a better cameraman (trucking industry representative) to tour the kenworth facility!

[@pcap2700]

Nice tribute to the T8O0!!

[@stevec2569]

Mike you will hate the sound of the new truck, because it'll be to quite at first but then you'll love it

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Bummer for sure but it'll be nice to have something new until it starts messing up.

[@Truckinlove]

Love the ride bro

[@matkremzar5474]

Alternator wires? No one got hurt? Not the videos I like but it a reality.maybe the 900 will stay in the fleet . (900 sent out a omen). Good work Mike! And crew.

[@rustyhook6723]

Oh man that sucks but as you say at least everyone is ok, maybe something can be salvaged and hung somewhere in the shop or office along with some pictures.

[@amsoiladam]

We flew in on that Thursday and yes, the weather was terrible, the traffic was awful trying to leave the airport. We took a trip to Beacon Hill to go to the bar that inspired the cheers TV show. I made a wrong turn so it ended up being a three hour trip to go do something for 10 minutes.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

I met my wife at Cheers! Sorry I couldn't make it happen, hopefully next time you come back. Safe travels my friend!

[@amsoiladam]

@@TheBostonTrucker that’s awesome.

[@eddieweigel9490]

Mike you are definitely a wheel man backed that dump trailer right in there

[@TheBostonTrucker]

That was spam that replied earlier.

[@larrybrown7273]

Mike thank god nobody got hurt much more success to you'your company

[@jamesmoore8269]

Mike- You're starting to get the hang of backin up. JM

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Few more years and should almost be good at it. 🤦😉

[@larryk4146]

If that truck had jump posts on the frame behind that steer tire that is most likely where it started. The company I worked for lost 2 trucks that way.

[@wakeupamericaandresist2413]

What do we do with the daylight we save ? I still have some left over from last year and I’m running out of room.😂⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Tate6788]

When you keep up on cleaning it goes quick ! When you only wash once a month it will take you 2 - 3 - 4 hours to get it clean

[@robdixon945]

Thanks for the show Mike 🍻 🇦🇺

[@TheBostonTrucker]

That was spam that replied earlier.

[@scottbechstein5708]

Your company should cut off the rear end since it wasn't damaged and attach it to the old autocar. That would definitely make a great show truck. Be safe.

[@robertfranki5477]

Now is the correct time. We just ended daylight savings .

[@TheBostonTrucker]

I don't have to like it 😙

[@flyingpaddy7525]

I could see the Cardillo boys rebuilding the T800. Rising out of the ashes so to speak.

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

Sad loss That was a great tractor

[@daleyhanson5889]

Hey Mike,, I have worn a hole in the carpet underneath my computer desk floor from jamming the brakes on to bam the tail gate after dumping out each time and also find myself giving the highball wave to the other trucks leaving the pit,? 😅 I'm 74 and getting senile for sure,,Lol !

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

UP or Ovah.... It all comes out. That's what Bob Wood always told us !

[@tate8020]

You'd think with that many years experience you should know by now that you can't be on top of your trailer in places like that. Doesn't matter who the captain is. You of all KZbin truckers should know that one Mike

[@TheBostonTrucker]

I'm well aware of my surroundings but thank you for my concern.

[@Kevin-is-here]

@@TheBostonTruckerat least you’d have nice fluffy dirt to fall in😅

[@terryperrott9913]

That's just so heartbreaking, sorry to you guys loosing the T800. Like you said Mike,it's a good thing the driver got it off the HWY , stopped & driver is ok & no one got hurt. That just sucks.

[@eddieweigel9490]

Sorry about the 800 Mike as long as no one was hurt it can be replaced that’s why I’m not a new truck fan to much crap to go haywire in them I live in NJ and I’ve seen a few new rigs burning alongside Route 80 . I’ll take a old truck any day

[@Tate6788]

The 6nz block and crank are probably alright a frame can and front Axel and the truck would be brand new

[@calebcollier6957]

sorry about the loss of such a nice Kenworth t800 thankfully know body was hurt that was a nice truck rip t800 rest in peace

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

Ahh no no no so sorry for your loss of that BEAUTIFUL rig driv,ah

[@AlexGarcia-cp3qq]

Its always the trucks with cats that go up. We lost 2 peterbilt/cats same way. Sad to see.

[@chrisharkins8708]

Very sad to see that..Just glad the driver got over to the shoulder and got out. Hats off to the fire dept. for getting it put out fast..

[@shenblanchett2060]

Hi, such a bugger to lose such a sentimental truck, Maybe a restoration project?

[@TheBostonTrucker]

We'll see.

[@LargeCarLife]

Some say trucks can be replaced, but it stinks too lose something with so much sentimental value.

[@TimHollis3006]

Old cold start sounds rough…believe that red motor is ready for a yellow motor swap lol

[@daviddziegielewski653]

You can make it better than what it was. Better, stronger, faster! The 6 million dollar Kenworth.

[@EvanSlattery]

ChemX tire and trim. I highly recommend it. My truck sat for about a year in the shop or outside while it got repaired(was totaled before got in it) and all sorts of crud got stuck to the rubber. Everything else I tried just soaked in and they looked like garbage. This stuff lasts about a week and a half at least 3 washes) before I need to apply again it’s less and less product every time.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Good to know!

[@kellykonoske91]

Daylight savings just ended Mike.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Right?

[@marcdesrosiers4312]

When's your new truck going to be done for you Great video once again by you keep them coming

[@wildbill1833]

I'm surprised you don't plug your tricks in mike,I would love to be your friend just too far away, I'm 2hrs from where I live in ct

[@TheBostonTrucker]

We plug them in starting about now.

[@scottt1885]

Nothing like spotting loam with a dumptrailer, been there down that ,lol

[@robertross804]

thanks 4 the ride sorry about your truck

[@RCTBandit]

Awww man poor t800, they say "least nobody got hurt, trucks can be replaced" while that's true, memories can't be replaced, great sounding truck Try the chem-x tire shine next time

[@carlcolberg8346]

Sucks but it could be put back together with enough parts. Shame to lose a good truck. Driver out safe is what matters, trucks are sadly replaceable, people are not.

[@catdaddy3728]

What the heck is going on with all the truck fires and tractors burning up anymore??!! Wasn't too long ago you hardly ever heard of or saw a tractor burned up. What in the world!!

[@DavidMartin-tp2in]

Sad to see a beautiful KW ho up in smoke.😢

[@jimbruneau6769]

Before Common Rail fuel systems you hardly saw any truck fires. Nowadays any kind of highway truck wreck or fuel system breakdown results in a fire. Plus the T-800's seem to be susceptible to electrical fires. I drove for one fleet with 45 T-800's parked at 4 yard locations, and during the 4 years I worked there 3 of the T-800's burned down just parked overnight

[@alwayslearning4226]

Bummer on fire. Glad people are ok....

[@toddfletcher3398]

That one stung . Felt so bad for them

[@justinkorpela7955]

Beautiful trucks 😊

[@Saddletramp1200]

I lost a 3 week-old Pete 379 on the Grape Vine. 1986 I know the pain. 3 fire bottles didnt help none.

[@JensSchraeder]

Love the T800. Sad to see it in that state. But life must go on. At least it wasn’t one of those electric trucks. Or it would still be on fire. No joke.

[@andwerwalton1275]

Hy hope you're doing well great video. Iam in the uk wondering what your truck earnings are for a average week

[@GhettoWagon]

New cab new wiring. Fix it fix it fix it ! Gotta carry like 4 fire extinguishers

[@HuntGamingProductions]

“Got a power steering leak” yeah me too and its bad lmao

[@carldrexler7883]

I used to deliver to Siegel Egg 🥚 in BillERica but I didn’t deliver Loam😅

[@spagoo69]

New Kenworth Dealership or Shop going up in Middleton. It’s probably done already.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

That's terrific I didn't know that.

[@kevindonovan7644]

Mike i know of someone with a cab and hood , just south of boston if your boss is interested in rebuilding it

[@jamesmoore8269]

Hello friend- Peace and grease and Save the manuals. JM

[@chadholland6847]

Nice video 💯💯😎🏆🏆🏆are you running a Cummins in there 🏆🏆🏆

[@Kevin-is-here]

Where do you get those stylish flannels from?

[@sodbuster518able]

Where is that Shaws near your fuel stop?

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Across the street.

[@sodbuster518able]

What I meant was what town or address

[@larrypate2683]

Hello Bean Town Trucker do you use mop and glo on the rims and tires thank you Hickory Nut

[@joecummings1260]

Still a lot of good parts there, engine may or may not be toast, but trans, pto,pump, suspention, rears, tanks, ect. You just need something cool to start with, Like an LT Mack, or a Superliner,LTL9000 ford???? You guys have an LJ mack , but I don't know ig tou could get enough radiator in there for a modern engine

[@TimBullins-f6r]

Man I was driving a new binder and smoke started coming out of the dash so New it was electrical so I got it stopped as fast as I could and took off the battery box off and took off the hot Post off and saved the truck and it was all because of the day light running switch got lucky 😅y

[@jasontengan4554]

How's the girl with the automatic Star? Thought she was in the T800!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

She's great in the Western Star!

[@jonathansparks3386]

Tim Gentry from Gentry & Sons could take that 6NZ Cat engine and throw it in a other truck and have it running by by Saturday afternoon

[@TheBostonTrucker]

I'm sure he could!💯

[@timb4569]

what's with all that sand on the haul road?

[@jeffreymartin8031]

I hit daylight savings time so what happened to the truck dudes your commy have increased

[@shockingguy]

Well that’s sad, so just curious just found your channel, so is the truck you drive in this video is that your truck or they pay you to keep it that nice just wondering or are these all company trucks Thanks

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Welcome aboard! The truck I drive in this video is the one I've been driving for almost 10 years for this company. Keeping the trucks clean is up to each driver, not mandatory but appreciated.

[@shockingguy]

@@TheBostonTrucker thanks 👍