Saying Good Bye to Hopper Bottoms

Starting a new gig with my Peterbilt 379

[@nonstopgaming7586]

If you ate today thank a farmer, if it’s on your table thank a trucker, and if you eat in peace thank a soldier!

[@joeprocopio494]

Amen brother!! Retired driver 43 yrs

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

This is nothing more true. I can’t think of any two industries that are over regulated and under appreciated those these two as well. I must be an idiot because these are the only two things I’d ever want to do for a living

[@joeprocopio494]

Hell no Gerald your no idiot man you should be proud of all you accomplished which I'm sure you are hell man I'm proud of ya'!!!! Hahaha!!!

[@kenchatham5939]

I had a couple of dump trailers back in the 90s. Always enjoyed it because it was local.

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

I like it but it’s a grind!

[@TheAxeofOz]

I would really love to see the engine swap progress and maybe a video on the gasket getting resealed! Maintenance on the trucks would be good videos in itself.

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

I plan on showing all of that!

[@raymondbradley6788]

Gerald whatever you throw together I’ll watch it. You always seem to come up with some kind of clever idea for a video. You’re just out there trying to make it like the rest of us, but you were sharing yours with us. Just be yourself brother.👍👍👍

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Thanks Raymond! I always appreciate your comments and input!

[@banzaii6285]

I'd be interested in any repair vids if you care to do them, especially Cat stuff, can always learn or pick up tips watching the way other guys do stuff. You're keeping it interesting, Flatbed, Conestoga, Hopper and now End dump 😆... Hopefully things will pick up after the election.

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Thanks man! I’m probably going to do more cat stuff soon. As far as the election…who knows??? Apparently one side wants to weaponize the judicial system to eliminate any competition. Seems like tyranny to me

[@scottycollins1829]

Plz keep the B- model in the 359 & jst a few upgrades in it will DEFINITELY be AWESOME

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

I think it’s safe! I can’t do that to that truck!

[@ghostrally1071]

That's the key Gerald be around the house I luv it for Ya. Waiting on the engines repairs Yoop Yoop Yop

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Thanks! Those engine repairs are coming soon!

[@grizzlyridgerunner]

Congratulations, driver. Hopefully, you can make enough money to be happy and home every night with the family. And you can show us the end dump division. Thanks, driver, safe travel 👍 🇺🇸✌️

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Thanks man! I’m not worried so much about the money. It probably won’t be the same but I’ll make enough to get by and enjoy my summer at home! It’s been so nice so fat

[@matthew52407]

Thanks again for another one. Always enjoy watching and ready for the next ride. Safe travels.

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Thank you so much!!

[@Michael-z2v5j]

I'm happy for you sir and I hope everything works out for you, as long as you are satisfied,that's all what matters, god bless you. Mike from Mississippi.

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Thank you Mike. It’s been a good summer!

[@kellykonoske91]

You can be just like "TheBostonTrucker" there driver! Good luck in the new/old venture! Todd the retired trucker.

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Yeah man he does way more diverse dump truck stuff than I do with way nicer equipment!

[@winterwolf0186]

Don't mind seeing head pov gopro shots to see you shifting the truck and you driving. I really like to see that

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

I think you are right

[@winterwolf0186]

Don't mind donating my hero 11 gopro let me know you want it.

[@raymondbradley6788]

Gerald I think that which is just my opinion, showing the operation of the dumping of the trailer and what all goes into it would be a good idea. I pretty much know how they work but most people don’t probably.

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

No doubt man! Im sure with 3-4 loads a day I’ll have a lot of opportunity it show sudden angles!

[@travisstoneking4049]

Go pro on the dump trailer would be pretty cool. And anything working on motors is awesome to me.

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

I agree! All that is coming!

[@raymondbradley6788]

Gerald. Ouch! Sorry about the toes. That pretty much sucks. You take care of them though brother. I know you can’t do much with them once they’re broke they’re broke.

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Dude that was some hard weeks. I think that was in 2016. So rough. I need to tell a follow up story about those toes!

[@jackiemontgomery113]

Man been across that bridge many times, always hated those scales there too

[@wyatt12358]

Gerald google a company called Kustom Truck. They sell conversion kits for changing out motors. You send them the vin number for the motor that is in the truck and send them the vin number of the motor you want to put in. They will send you all the wiring conversion kit and motor mounts and other parts. They will also need the vin off the truck you want to put the motor in. The company is in Oregon.

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

I appreciate that! I may need that if I put a e model in the 359. As far as the 379 it will be plug and play with everything I’m doing

[@deanlamberth0sbcglob]

The old Cow Pen Restaurant is now Table 82, have you been there? They used to have the best steaks on the Arkansas side of the river. Doe’s Eat Place in Greenville had the best on the Mississippi side of the river

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Yeah the old cow own has been gone for a few years. Great place! Does is great. We have a place in Dumas called “taylor’s” that is fire and “hoots” in mcgehee is a bomb place too

[@Pete-from-Tn]

Always enjoyed end dump. Make a raw video each day. Toss it up and most people will watch it.

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Thank man! It just seems redundant but I need to just record and upload!

[@RodneyBrock-nr6wv]

I really enjoy ur videos my brother.Safe travels God bless Go Razorbacks!!!

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Thanks! I appreciate that man!

[@wyatt12358]

good to be diversified. wet kit will give you more options. now you can do end dumps, walking floors, belt drives, tankers

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

I’m not a fan of wet kits but they can be a game changer

[@raymondbradley6788]

Gerald good luck with the new venture brother. At least you ain’t gotta be waiting at that grain facility in line with 30 other trucks. Sounds like a beautiful thing to me. Hope it is to you. Blessings on your new venture brother. You and your family have a great weekend.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Thanks Raymond

[@jamesconn7311]

Glad to see Ya got a local deal !! In & out , up & down , round & round !! Gota get ya rocks off !! Hauled a many a load 2010/2011!! Hopefully alot less stressful for Ya !! Best wishes to You !! enjoyed the video ,Thanks for takin us along !!

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Thanks man! It’s been real nice!

[@jamesconn7311]

@@thedirtytrucker9633 Good Deal Sir!! Happy for You, piece of mind is worth alot

[@raymondbradley6788]

Gerald I’ve always been leery of that. Oh yeah, you can turn around in here. Well that doesn’t always work……… some people children

[@scottycollins1829]

Quick change for belts. Make sure 2 change Crankshaft Damper Mr Gerald on the 1Lw

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Yes! I need to put one of those vibratech dampeners on there

[@806Driver]

Pretty country out there, used to run some organic fertilizer to Clarksdale MS, miss running out there. Definitely get the GoPro with different mounts to put on various positions on the trailer while loading and unloading. Struck gold with those engines! Take care bud

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Man the delta is some pretty scenery!

[@VaughnDallasVance]

Good luck on the new venture

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Thank you!

[@rce8540]

Hey Gerald Saturday nite. Just watching the video. Best of luck my friend. I think that will work out for you. You’re a hard working guy. Will keep watching. Even though I enjoyed your hopper work. A lot less dust for sure. Take care enjoy your summer with the family. You deserve it.

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Man i appreciate it! I miss the road and my hopper work but this has been nice

[@kaseyjohnson3156]

You can change up camera angles. Position the camera in the threshold of the cab and sleeper to show you shifting but can still see the dash and overlook the hood out to the road. How you show getting loaded, you could show dumping. When the time and money comes, upgrade things on the dump trailer such as maybe repaint it black or switch to aluminum wheels to match the truck, adding lights to it. The quarter frame is superior trailer. Able to haul the same as the long ones but fit where dump trucks can. Your in a great market.

[@marvinasher-m4h]

Best of Luck Driver watching from ky

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Thank man!

[@dont9098]

AWESOME to see that your stress levels are Way down and your in such a good mood ! and i just figured out why that is, You go to work and Get Your Rocks Off Several times a day and then you get to go home to your family 🤣😂🤣 What more could a man ask for ! I think people tune in not so much for the scenery but for your commentary and your demeanor, You are just a very likeable person. As for content, anything from driving trucks to working on them, or working on those motors or trailers. I think most people would watch you trying to do up your shoelaces 🤣 Take Care Mate and stay away from that stress

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Thank you for the encouragement. I delete a bunch of stuff that seems dumb but I’ve been thinking I’ll show more of the crazy things I get into!

[@dont9098]

@@thedirtytrucker9633 Yes Please

[@normanz7125]

Have you thought about a video of how you got into trucking. And maybe some pictures of all the old trucks and trailers you've had. Thanks for the videos.

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

That’s an excellent idea!

[@SimuVerse-wi6ky]

Awesome video

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

I appreciate it!

[@scottbolen5881]

Glad to see you get home every night 🌙 You make it work

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

It’s been nice man!

[@edjames6141]

A video about the trailer specs weight and what not would be interesting. I sse a lot of framless 40 footers around home delivering cattle feed. Dig what you do sir.

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Thank man! We do 22-24 footers around here to get into tight spots

[@scottycollins1829]

Check with Mr Reed Flake on the upgrades he had done on his B-model Cat in his '88 379.

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

I love reeds trucking videos!!! That dual air to air intake on that thing is cool

[@davidallen3873]

A good video play no longer need the exes help to comment on your videos I've never pulled an end up before why is it a short trailer good luck with the new adventure my friend I wish you the best

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Thanks man! I am so glad you are able to comment on your own now. I apologize for the late responses. I’ve had honey-do chores every day when I get home now😂

[@davidallen3873]

I wish I had honey do list realistically dude I'm only fighting because because my youngest daughter is getting married in June next year

[@IB4BAMA2]

I enjoy your content. I’m impressed with how you know how to drive, as well as know how to work on your trucks!! Have a great day!

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Thank you soooo much😂

[@wyatt12358]

do some how to shop video working on motors and truck wrenching in shop. do some videos on farming around your area. combining and spaying and such.

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Man I like that. Idk if I have time to hang with my farming buddies to do farming videos but I can definitely do shop stuff! Maybe one day I can do farm videos of my own!

[@wyatt12358]

@@thedirtytrucker9633 Wish I had taken more back when I did the sweetcorn harvest runs, peas, carrots, potatoes, soybeans, grain corn, lime from the quarries to the fields, grain to the Mississippi river ports, fertilizer back out, coal and salt out also, corn for ethanol, soybeans to the crush plants, oats to the cereal factory.

[@92peterbilt-Mel]

I love my End dump Job, the problem is when I drive 10 hour 700 miles and dump the freaking load in 5 minutes. I get angry because driving hours to dump in 5 minutes LOL

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Man I get that! The longest load I’ll do is 150 miles and the shortest is about 50 miles. This is definitely a dump it and get your ass gone type deal.

[@deanlamberth0sbcglob]

That’s got to be better than a Riceland Card

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Man I think that’s what my winter may look like

[@buddyyandell1849]

Like to see the e modal swap on the 359 thinking of building a 359 dump truck next year

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Definitely sitting the 359 up for a dump trailer. The more I think about it I want to keep the b model in there to keep it original

[@edlacen4964]

I liked the end dumps

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Don’t have to wait much to unload😂

[@christophersamaras9173]

I would be interested to see the work you are going to do to the motors you got and what exactly your hauling, where its going and what they are using it for.

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Those are great suggestions!

[@tbone8560]

Look at you I hauled rocks for 30+ years just parked my 359

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Oh yeah man. Every time some one calls and ask what I’m doing I just tell them I’m getting my rocks off😂

[@tbone8560]

@@thedirtytrucker9633 Dat RITE have fun with it I did 🤠

[@MichaelCrowe-p3m]

I was wondering what you can haul w that short trailer? And are you keeping the hopper I hope. But glad to see you spendin more time w your family that’s a great thing. And it’s your 359 but no way I’d change that B model out for that 5 e k. I have a 92 B model in my storage trailer lol. Actually I have the whole truck tore down and put up. W new frame rails. But I don’t have anywhere to put the dang thing back together. But I had a 2004 w a 475 in it and that B model would smoke it on a hill.

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

I can’t get rid of the b. I could build a high hp emodel that would be a beast but I love to hit that start button and hear that b model growl

[@MichaelCrowe-p3m]

@@thedirtytrucker9633 yeah boy that b sounds so good.

[@MichaelCrowe-p3m]

@@thedirtytrucker9633 hope you’re doing good and spending lots of time with the family.

[@scottycollins1829]

Look @ Fsc setup on how he has his cameras on his 352 with the AWESOME FOOTAGE

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

He has awesome angles. I want to do some stuff like he does but at the same time. I love his angles though

[@MrDlc1969]

Everybody make sure to Like + Subscribe !!!

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Thank you!

[@AltonCrum]

Keep us up to date on the engine details

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Hopefully we will start soon!

[@wyatt12358]

good to have wood rub rails at top of trailer just in case you would ever screw up and hit a power line.

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Those came as wood but a few years ago got built out of metal. They are way stronger now!

[@deanlamberth0sbcglob]

That looks like Clarksdale

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

It sure is

[@derickmiddleton1777]

I’ll tell ya this,, if you ain’t never dropped one,, it’s cause you ain’t pulled one long enough !! Good luck ! 👍🤠

[@derickmiddleton1777]

& short trailers aint nearly as bad about it as the long ones are.

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Oh yeah! Man you can dump these things in ridiculous spots!

[@RicardoProut-k6u]

Hey I just wanted let you know I love you shit you say what it is keep it up

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Thank you! Just trying to keep it real man!

[@Thattruckdriver]

So what’s the winter time plans ?

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Man I’m going to come haul with you!

[@Thattruckdriver]

@@thedirtytrucker9633 heck come on.

[@jamestaylor6597]

That a frame or framless enddump

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

It’s actually a 1/4 frame. All the wheels stay on the ground and the arms still work like a end dump

[@jeffyoung2301]

Cool job 10-4

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Thank you

[@timmcdermottgetgf2250]

Hi Dirty Trucker

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Hey tim

[@charleskuhn3110]

👊💪👍✌

[@scottycollins1829]

Wish everyone a Gr8 SUPER SUCCESSFUL TRUCKIN GIG!!!!!!😎🫱🏻‍🫲🏾🫡👍🏾🎥📹📽📸🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🇺🇸📢📢📢📢📢📢📢📢📢💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

Thanks Scotty

[@cornwellteam]

Get a 38’ frameless and dump on some of the job sites we all know about 🫣😳🤪😂 hauled many a load of base or caliche here in Texas comes out slow and you have to drag it out of the nose sometimes in some rough places makes your butt draw up 🥵 maybe put a camera on the top of your trailer when you’re dumping or whatever you want your videos are usually interesting anyway so just we will just watch as you do what you want 👍👍😎Rickster retired

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

That’s right! I need to get me a new GoPro with a magnet mout and put it in the dog house and show the product coming out. I’d love to have a 38-40ft trailer but these place I go don’t allow for it

[@cornwellteam]

@@thedirtytrucker9633 better off without them there just more risk for no more reward unless they have the stupid bridge laws we had in Texas 🥵I hauled road jobs and everything in the world around here and have watched them almost go over even drove over a hole in a dam from beavers and right rear duels fell in luckily the load of base which is sticky here in Texas was almost out 🥵we had several lease trucks turn over on road jobs from getting off the crown of the road or crappie grader operators making bad pads 👍nope shorter is better does the same job better 😎Rickster

[@kenchatham5939]

I had a couple of dump trailers back in the 90s. Always enjoyed it because it was local.

[@thedirtytrucker9633]

I’m not a big local guy but it’s been nice layely