She Ain't Heavy, She's My Truck

[@rclark8845]

Hello Indiana Jack. I am a lady trucker. Used to team drive with my husband but unfortunately he passed away a few months ago. I’ve taken a leave of absence to have time to sort everything out and I’ll tell you, I really miss being on the truck having adventures. It’s familiar to hear you refer to trucking as being an adventure it’s my favorite phrase too. I Came across your channel by a happy accident. I try and stay in the trucking mindset by watching videos of trucking. I have to say I am addicted to your show!! You have such an excellent disposition and such good manners. I’ve been able to get my trucking fix vicariously through your presentations. I just wanted you to know how much I enjoy riding with you. You’ve filmed a lot of the same places and highways that I’ve traveled and it has been refreshing to see them again with a new perspective. Keep on filming your wonderful videos and I’m definitely looking forward to your next one. I wish you many happy trails🚚🚚🚚. Maybe we will cross paths out there one day.

[@marksnider8914]

Many Happy trials to. you Mother Truker , your reply is very touching, Just started watching Mr. Jack myself . His cool is Del Dios MarkSD. God Bless...

[@bobbywasourhero]

I keep comin back here Jack. I Think it is because you understand the balance between trucking and talking. Many of the things you tell us, other tubers would tell at a truckstop with the camera in their face and it gets boring listening to them. With you I can listen to you and old red and see you truckin Down the road at the same time. It truly becomes and adventure! Anyway, Just my 5 cents from Denmark ! Thank you ! and god luck over there to you and old red 👍

[@sd11hhs]

Oklahoma gives that 1,000 lbs. allowance. The way ODOT explained it to me was, 1,000 lbs. won't even get you called in, and up to 1,500 lbs. is at the discretion of the officer on duty.

[@MrBigR928]

I know Ol'Red has done you proud over the years, but I definitely understand if you want to enjoy some more up to date creature comforts that will help you to ride easy on into retirement. I really like that new VNL860 but a 2015 VNL780 is closer to my budget. Whatever you do with Ol'Red, just make sure she's happy 👍

[@vernfrederick5025]

Hi Jack thanks for letting us all ride along with you I'm a retired trucker and I enjoy it

[@tomtimmons5334]

Jack... by far the best trucking videos on KZbin. Thank You. I enjoy watching and learning. You are really funny too.

[@bassplaya4556]

From,one driver to another, keep up the great films Jack 👍👍👍👍

[@dcijams]

Today I had a play with sliding my tandems as the load I picked up was 43,300 pounds. Jumped on the cat scale. And found I was heavy on the trucks tandems. But also had to fuel. Was happy to find out that the first scale house was closed running north on I 40. Which gave me a few miles to blow off some of the new fuel I just inquired. The second scale house however need me green. Heading to the north west portion of Wisconsin.

[@dennismckown3873]

when i was hauling potatoes, i knew the shippers would try to max out the weight, so i always filled my fuel tanks 1st, even the reefer. then when i pre-scaled at the shipper, they couldn't max me out. sometimes the receiver wants so many pounds of potatoes, but i wasn't going long distances without fuel ,and run out somewhere along the way. plus the Rockies are high mountains, climbing up and down them takes a lot of fuel. in my day, we didn't have all the toy's y'all have today.

[@tomallis3954]

Yes it has been a nice long adventure and already looking forward to the next one Jack. Your rides are always pleasant and well edited. Thank you for sharing.

[@jimmybryant7942]

I realize Im kinda off topic but does anyone know a good site to watch newly released series online?

[@bowentommy2587]

@Jimmy Bryant flixportal :D

[@robertmcintosh6042]

Another great video thanks Jack. Your production quality just gets better all the time which puts you on another level. Safe travels.

[@cghern75]

Hi Jack, I sub to a few truckers, but really look forward to your videos specifically, when the notification pops up. Thanks for sharing your trucking time.

[@steveurbach3093]

If your CAT scale says one weight and the state says Overweight. Ask to see the weights and measures seal (dated) for their scale.

[@MrPjcrews]

Steve Urbach , of he scaled out and has the ticket showing he did then the ticket should be charged to the scale company. Jack did his part that showed he was legal. Right?

[@jackskelton6773]

thank you the ride along, That was a great trip👍👍👍. Be safe!!!

[@SteelyPaw]

Pull a little trailer behind your regular trailer with a fuel cell mounted on it that can hold 500 gallons, LOL. ... Talking of fuels, make sure you are putting in the additives for Algae & injector cleaner that also cleans carbon off the valves in with your fuel. I would also carry extra fuel filters with me and a strap wrench ( or what ever wrench it takes, some filters have a bolt welded to the top) to get the old filter off and snug up the new one. Make sure you grease or use a heavy oil on the new seal ring or "O" ring when replacing any filter. Check the water separator often too, take a sample into a little jar and leave it settle for while (perhaps overnight on your 10 hour break) and that will really help you to know the condition of your fuel which is important that the truck does not leave you sit somewhere but more so for fuel millage. .....I don't hear of many trucks doing much better than 6 miles to the gallon on average...... Always nice riding with you Jack. Stay safe and Gold Bless.

[@johntaylor-johnston2861]

Aren't the catscales guaranteed? Shippers should weigh the pallets and be responsible too

[@joeperisee76]

I sure hope that broker gave you detention pay,waiting that long is crazy.You sir is a American icon,I enjoy your videos!

[@RaoulThomas007]

Jack when they award you the Trucker of the Year designation, if they name a truck stop after you imagine the confusion! You pull into a Montana truck stop and it says Indiana Jacks!

[@stephenanzalone4754]

jack-- old retired trucker from Mich.. love watching--keep up the good rides--stephen

[@dieterhauer8619]

Mr Majestyk... "Leave My Melons Alone!" Mr Majestyk 2.0... "Our Potatoes Are Safe!" 25:18

[@jameshunt9937]

If I go into a shipper that I know is going to load me heavy, I always make sure I have full tanks when I roll in so I can have the load reworked to accommodate the full tanks. I know this only works if the shipper has a scale, but just an idea to make sure they don't cut your fuel weight out when they load you.

[@georgegohr1767]

hi jack< im a new subscriber. love your videos. thanks for the ride. stay safe.

[@barrydee587]

Old Ben Franklin would tell you Jack, "An ounce of potatoes is worth a pound of fuel!!"

[@haynes1776]

Hey. I like your videos. Congress needs to step up and discuss funding a infrastructure bill for all our bridges and roads. Its long overdue.

[@josephlineberger443]

I hauled lot's of produce from the Salinas area to the east coast. If they overloaded me, I would usually go back and get a pallet taken off. No worries with fuel being too heavy. Dodged too many scales to put up with that. Love the movies and good luck with your new adventure!

[@dcijams]

1 gallon of diesel weighs 6 pounds. I had half a tank when I scale. Which brought me to 78,740 pounds. Two 100 gallon tanks added 1600 pounds.

[@ernestdougherty3162]

Glad you made the trip safe and sound got unloaded always enjoy your videos and Adventures be safe

[@tommyblackburn5808]

that mirror camera makes it look like you are driving in two lanes....WEARD...

[@kpdvw]

As the trucker YOU notify the shipper of the Weight limit of their freight prior to loading and have them verify the weight of their load!

[@ericdee6802]

I like the title, crafted after the Hollies song "She ain't heavy"!

[@robertbowling8393]

Indiana Jack brings up some valid points ..... Where are the brilliant minds of today, compared to those of years ago? Why make the drivers pay for first-class? Over-loading by shippers would stop immediately, if there were mandates holding the shipper accountable for it! After all, isn't it THEIR responsibility to know what is being shipped to THEIR customers? Truck drivers are only hired to haul someone else's product! And the point you make stating how foolish it is for a shipper to load a truck so heavy that the driver isn't able to legally top off the fuel to get the product to the destination!! Being able to haul fuel is equally as important as getting the product there!

[@nobodyspecial6881]

I am not a trucker, but You should of had the baked potato at Wendy's. Thanks for hauling those taters. We got to have them potatoes French fried, chips, mashed, or baked.

[@indianajack]

That would have been a good idea.

[@nobodyspecial6881]

indianajacktrucker and in Nashville you got to get a GooGoo cluster.

[@ipilot66]

Where is Ben Franklin??? Driving 'Big Red' hauling potatos to Florida. You are a patient man!!~~~J

[@miker8727]

Thanks again Jack your adventure makes me look at trucking way different. In a good way! Your always positive jack and it makes me have a different out look on driving a truck. Stay safe and keep it between the lines!!!! You're awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@chazer200]

Hi Jack, love all your efforts. As far as "Old Red" and, Volvo Logo Trucks. Maybe, you should contact Volvo and have them recognize a Well Know "Million Mile Truck" and see if they would sponsor a restore and promo campaign. Just a thought... Marketing can be quite profitable for ALL parties if successful. Love all your work and efforts. Stay happy and safe out there!

[@mangan6961]

Rewrite the laws regarding maximum weight and put a third axle on the trailer so you can load some decent weights..

[@darrenwatson1539]

That's not a Large Car. That's a RV that works for a living. ;)

[@MindsEyeVisualGuitarMethods]

We do have those people and they're just too busy under the hood of their favourite hot rod

[@archeryhuntermike6701]

I just got from the road with a family member we did a "short run" which there and back was about 8 hundred and something miles.after my trip I learned that i have much more respect for all truck,drivers than before!! Its not easy as it seems! And Trying to sleep in the bunk on a empty load and bumpy roads made me feel like i just got ran over by a bull.I didnt get much sleep (until I arrived back home) lol

[@mrjlbarrett5556]

As you i am in the i trucking undustry . I do agree with you my truks carry 240 to 300 gallins of fuel . It would be great the weight of the fuel would be excempt. I would be happy with 1000 lb leeway . We cant forget reefer fuel .My reefers carry 50 gallons . Everything adds up .

[@millionmileroadtrip6370]

The weight of gas problem.. if a truck is over weight, the weight stations should look at the gas reading in the truck and calculate a weight of gas to subtract from weight total. Seems easy enough to create a mathematical formula.

[@joeaho4848]

My solution to being overweight with fuel was that the load got cut until I was legal. I did that for the whole 30 years that I drove.

[@williamoxner]

Charge the Shippers for any OVERWEIGHT the truckers have to pay for moving their Cargo.. Then pay the trucker double the amount for moving that freight.. The Truckers will soon be moving cargo well under the allowable weight limits.. If the Truckers were ORGANIZED the shippers would soon find out that nobody will move their freight..

[@ngtflyer]

Any day you release a new video is a good day. I enjoy all of them. Quite the adventure indeed!

[@johnstroud7244]

Yes it has been a nice long adventures and looking forward to next one Jack

[@saeeda3098]

suggestion? Don't pickup heavy loads. get the light loads so you can use the bypass lane more often.

[@samraedeker8002]

Nice ride glad you got the spuds unloaded. I always like riding with you. Have a nice weekend. Be safe.

[@albertjagt5713]

I'm glad you didn't have any 'hot potatoes' on this trip! As far as your weight is concerned, you are over weight with full fuel tanks. Take your pick, more fuel, or more load? Just like a horse jockey you have to be weight conscious! Safe travels my friend!

[@MoscowBaseStation]

I think any shippers that load trucks over 36 or 38000 should be required to have a certified scale on site. And a driver should always be required to top off there tanks before arriving at any shipper..

[@samraedeker8002]

Thanks Jack.

[@timothylittle2749]

If you are looking for healthy snacks at a truck stop Love's truck stop has fruit cups, bananas, oranges etc.

[@janktheterrible]

Hey Jack. The Boulder City Bypass just opened 2 Weeks Ago. Maybe if you can do a Trucking Video once your in Vegas.

[@justinbrown4417]

I've been to that receiver before but when I went, I was stuck from Friday evening to Sunday waiting to unload there

[@Acts238Church]

So, do you own the new truck and trailer? Or are you a compnay driver now....

[@darreldaugherty8571]

Jack is the only person who can help you with this Problem is the government I know for I can remember when fuel was 0.23 per gallon I was in Ohio and drove to Florida and Paid 1.10 per gallon that's what it is for the trucking industry today Chaplain Darrel

[@mrjlbarrett5556]

That water was melted Ice on that lettece . Sometime the shipper will have ice on the product or will direct you to go to a ice house where they spray the ice in .

[@marvinelder3828]

Great video, I really enjoy your trips.

[@bamamoondog9039]

Thought I saw a Leprechaun jump out of one of those boxes of taters... :-)

[@railfanbryan7225]

Your videos are always great! Well edited! Keep up the great work and always drive safe!

[@ismaelaviles932]

Keep them coming Jack, your videos are very entertaining and I get to go places I have never been,God bless

[@dcijams]

I don’t know I just went up through Cincinnati oh Em Gee those are the worst roads I have ever been on in my whole 15 days of over the road truck driving. LOL

[@retireddriver16]

If you were legal in Idaho with full fuel I wouldn't worry about it the cat scale will fight your ticket and take care of it

[@y2jamest2099]

You have a point about the weights

[@phil8742]

The up and down grades on 24 had to interesting being heavy.

[@danielkennedy7845]

Well if the the DOT would give that compensation $ to donuts it would be taken advantage of. Sadly.

[@tatuaalbert3112]

Another great adventure Jack!, enjoy your video's, what a awesome way to earn a living. I spent years in a Volvo, the conventionals weren't common in NZ, all FH cab overs, what ever model great trucks. can't wait for your next adventure.

[@1024truck]

We don't have Ben Franklin anymore. We have DONALD TRUMP. Thank GOD.

[@tom7601]

I remember JFK talking about the brainpower gathered in the White House dining room. He said there was more brainpower gathered was when Thomas Jefferson dined alone.

[@robpeters5204]

Love the sound of the engine!

[@leeakers4525]

Interesting to remember that most of the founding fathers were in their very early 20s. Franklin at that time was in his 30s. Now, RE: scales You've obviously not been driving reefers very long. They are almost always heavy. And you should know how to skirt them. Sometimes it is quite a few miles out of the way, but it sure beats a ticket and the associated heavy fine.

[@chriswooley6805]

I would start throwing potatoes off to give me the room i need for fuel cuz that shopper isnt going to bring you fuel on the side of the if you room out

[@Aleiria13]

Hi Jack🙂, Nice to see You’re having a nice trip again! Yep, I miss Ol’Red, but I’m one of those gals that like Volvo rigs. Do You miss having the stick-shift vs. that automatic transmission yet??- I sure would!, but I can’t stand automatic tranny’s... too much unplanned maintenance if You ask me. Also, You are driving a refer trailer this time which I’m not used to You driving, how is that going? Thanks again for the GREAT video again, You make my favorite thing to watch on KZbin. I’d restore Ol’Red If I where You unless You find another Volvo rig You like better. 👍🏽😎 Take care & drive safe my friend, -Kerrye

[@WearySteerer]

Again thanks for the potato's Jack. Sell old Red. She won't mind. HAHA!

[@KemosabeWannabe]

Jack, I miss those light loads with Old Red, even though I'm sure reefer loads probably pay double or triple.

[@fishaholiclures]

Trouble is the politicians of the last 110 years have been TALKers not DOers. If they had to DO it then the regulations would be in favour of making it easy and simple. All they have done is make it harder for DOing folk, and easy for TALKing folk. Same here in the great land DOWN UNDER.

[@vincehennigan3036]

Dead right about the fuel weight. It should be separated from the freight. If truckers don't fight for it, it won't get changed.

[@thepathps.2716]

Black berries is a veggie,,, ?. LOL 🤔😋🇺🇸

[@scottgodown569]

I see lots of really nice trucks while out on the road but never have my phone with me to get a picture and send it your way.

[@thomasmixson7064]

The military-industrial complex makes sure incredible advances in technology are withheld from the the US public sector

[@ricksworlddereaux2397]

Salad thats the only healthy food you get in a fastfoodjoint...keep sugarintake low as poss,and ad oliveoil,a tow of garlic,a halfonion,lemonjuice,and tuna.....that shut keep you healthy till you retire.

[@Statimtek]

I must have missed the back story about Old Red and acquiring The Swede and the reefer. Would love to hear how all this came about. : )

[@CDLMAX]

That looked like a good dinner Jack!

[@louisglen1653]

Add a drop axle to your tractor. But that would be easier said than done unfortunately.

[@joeslob1199]

How bout solar panels on the top of boxes that aid fuel mileage for truckers that have that ability. (Brother _/ Ben Franklin says so!) Safe trips always _/ :)

[@thomasmixson7064]

Antigravity devises could make trucks weighing 40 tons the same weight of an automobile.....micro nuclear electric generators could provide plenty of power to run quiet and clean...they could give us this, but the say, .." ..if we do we also give it to our enemies."

[@jodimiller7931]

yummm Wendy's chili is so good thanks for getting us a cup

[@datboyjt08]

140 gallons allowance? As long as you know how to keep it under 80k pounds heavier freight shouldn't be a problem. 44k pounds is usually the max for reefer trailers.

[@cockroachcolcannon7542]

Dude at 1:43 could be a good travelin' companion ..

[@red100web]

Are you saying that you have a new Volvo ? and where is old Red ?

[@davidglasgow5322]

I'll bet your loving that auto shift transmission !

[@Harley04]

'Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore.'

[@nickharrah4804]

@7.1 lbs/gal, 200 gal of fuel would be just over 1400 lbs. Add then the weight of refer fuel, and the fact that your refer compressor is forward of the king pin, they shouldn't be loading the front 4' of you trailer at all

[@pj5607]

Hi Jack! Love the videos!!! What made ya drive a Volvo instead of a Kent or Pete? Stay safe!! Hammer down

[@terrybarrett6785]

8 HOURS = ONE FULL DAY HOLLY SHIT - THAT'S SOME BROKER. (~):-}

[@Jim-hw1xr]

That was no caterpillar, it was a venomous Idaho potato bug. Lucky it didn't bite you.

[@1024truck]

It's EAST ST. LOUIS, ILLINOIS. NOT St Louis, Mo. I live a few miles from there.

[@jafothedaytrader349]

My suggestion is that trucks and trailers would have a registered road ready weight. The truck with full fuel and road ready. The same with trailers, if a reefer it would have full fuel and any liquids or equipment that would make it road ready. When you would take the registered road ready weight of the tractor and trailer combine them you would then have the means to determine the registered maximum cargo weight that a shipper can use to calculate the maximum amount of product allowable on the vehicle. The carrier would supply the shipper the maximum registered cargo weight for any combination of vehicles available prior to entering a contract to place the shipping order. If you would add or remove any component of the truck or trailer altering the road ready weight it would have to be re-certified each year with the annual inspection. This would create an equal playing field for all carriers and a realistic weight calculation for shippers. It would also give truck manufacturers an incentive to innovate with better lighter designs that will save fuel and allow for larger cargo weight with design improvements. :-)

[@MrPjcrews]

Jafo Thedaytrader , the Gov could tell, for safety reasons, tell the shoppers that the maximum weight per load is 40,000 lbs. That would give plenty of room for the tractor weight and fuel. But.... There's no money coming in if they did that. The fees for the tickets would end. So... we can hope they would cap the weight and maybe transfer any overweight ticket to be the shippers problem not the carrier as long as the carrier has a certified scale ticket proving of the weight and a Sealed trailer that matches the paper work by number proving the the carrier didn't add anything to the trailer after leaving the shipper. That would end the overweight stuff.

[@shnimmuc]

Very fine Archive

[@texansandcandy9217]

For how old the TA is in Nashville they did a good job.

[@MegaGeorge1948]

Why does that green colored flatbed tractor have it's DEF tank on the passenger side? I would think that it would be tough filling it.