Solo Trucking Through Chicago

[@dareallightningmcqueen]

CONGRATULATIONS ON 1 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS ALEX!! YOU DESERVE IT! I love your trucking content sometimes I play American Truck SImulator while watching your videos.

[@christopherfitakvlogs]

I really like how safe you are driving your truck. I'm going through cdl school to drive over the road as well. It's always good to go a little slower than rushing to go nowhere. I'm glad I found your videos. Please be safe out there, my friend 👍

[@stevennovakovich2525]

10:10 There's that much traffic a lot of the time on I-294 bro. Interstate 94/80 is a very busy area and I-294 basically cuts right through that corridor. I used to drive 80 to Cleveland and Akron, Ohio back several years ago. I mostly drove LTL, not truckload. Never had to sleep in my tractor, always had pre-paid hotel stays. Night driving like 85% of the time but you avoid the traffic that way, bro. The company I drove for did 'slip-seating' which is where you never drive the same tractor hardly *ever*. It's great for learning different tractor makes/models and for learning how to operate different transmissions as well.

[@mikeneverbejoeoffical]

i really like content like this, just driving on the road while chatting and all that, you should make more content like this while keeping your other content

[@HauntingsbyDesign]

Welcome to Chicago. Construction is is one of our 2 weathers. The other is winter.

[@JD7Y]

😂 fr

[@infiniteone783]

the entirety of illinois is construction, and these roads STILL HAVE POTHOLES

[@binaryanticommunist1882]

Doesn’t it rain bullets year round ?

[@deathx1030]

Chicago Highways SUCK‼️

[@SteveSmith-lo2wd]

No more than any other big city. Always has been. ​@@binaryanticommunist1882

[@seanjones21]

I drove I-294 daily for years. That exit you used as an example of how we all drive the same is notorious for last min lane changers and folks trying to jump the line from the non-exit lane at the last second Annoyingly frustrating. I always went far left for that exit. Every time.

[@TheAsjdj]

always follow the truck gps, it will be a far better option over google gps. Here we also use truck gps's for larger trucks where smaller truck will use google gps as they can go everywere they are under 3.5 Tons total weight. DEF is a "cleaner", it helps with clearning dissel smoke out.

[@LibertarianHoosier]

It really is funny to know that the reason they make multiple lanes is to combat traffic overflow. But the reality is, there is no amount of lanes you can add to keep traffic flowing normally without disrupting the structural landscape around the freeways and bypasses. So, might as well call it a day after 4 or 5 lanes. 😂

[@brianjones8800]

I always enjoy your videos, Alex. You come through Ohio a lot so now I know how to spot you if you're ever coming through the Dayton area, lol! Just look for the GP truck with nobody around it! 😁 I have great respect for what you do. I appreciate and enjoy these videos. Can't wait for the next one! Safe travels my friend 😎

[@terryleong7]

You are right Always be safe rather than fast

[@47of74]

Right now I live in the Twin Cities. Every time I go out in the Twin Cities I find myself asking what the F are you doing when it comes to other drivers.

[@CarsonMiller-sb1yy]

You’re almost to 1M subscribers!

[@ThomasJames-zq5oq]

Love the new sleeve.

[@sonofroderick4255]

I believe I caught viewing all your videos Alex. Be safe as always.

[@TRUCKINGWITHZEE]

Keep doing your thing uso🤙🏽

[@kentdaniel6]

I’m from the uk so to hear your load is w 17tonne or 37k lb Is crazy out artics or semis normally run 28tonne or 61k just in the load alone Very common for our trucks to weigh in at 44 tonne or 97k lb Even more crazy for me is we’re limited to 56 yet you guys can do 70+!!

[@josephwilson-doan4163]

Im the same kind of driver as you, bro. We will have long careers if we don’t get screwed, somehow. People are crazy out there, I want them as far away from me as possible.

[@sloshberrys8039]

16:00 berating someone for not moving over for someone on the shoulder after you didnt move over for multiple different people on the shoulder is delicious

[@mortensweet]

Delicious. Yes

[@richake1834]

He'll be wearing a whole body sleeve next video. 😁

[@martynwhite9941]

Every one is faster than you Alex, as usual! 😊

[@jerrybohringer4894]

Well, I knew he wouldn't last long with his company.

[@rickylunsford2058]

That’s the problem with cars they know big trucks can’t pick up speed quickly after you slow down that’s why they cut trucks off and make them slow down so they can get ahead of trucks.

[@garrettseidel1027]

You should have taken 39/74 which bypass all of Chicago and the B's. It's a lot faster. It won't direct you that way because it's like 12 miles longer. But you make way more time up with all the slow downs in Chicago and the speed limit is higher.

[@jakeedits312]

Minneapolis is becoming Chicago. I sat in 45 minutes of standstill traffic yesterday just to miss my exit onto 35W because of all the damn construction so I went east on 494 to Lyndale ave just to find out they closed the exit to get back onto 35W and ended up lost in the neighborhoods of Bloomington

[@edineonemateus657]

One million of subscribers 🚀

[@luckimonster2298]

Driving like a grandpa is gud 😃👍 Slow folks dont crash like fast folks 😊 especially when u drive such a heavy machinery.

[@Matty_ice-mv1of]

Can’t believe he made it to tell the tale

[@niteranger]

bro, for all the tires on an 18 wheeler its nearly a ton...

[@nwospidey5782]

i294 is actually one of our larger highways😅

[@backlash370]

I go between the company GPS " Co Pilot", Google maps, and my "Rand McNally".

[@stevejones5303]

Hey Alex, long time no see!

[@LouiseGagnon-wh6ie]

Hello Love, long time no see, you're my hero😍

[@ThomasJames-zq5oq]

I think I saw you in Champaign County Illinois Tuesday @ east on 74.

[@U.D.D1234]

Gotta love the city of Chicago!

[@Rich_123]

I like these drive-n-chat videos.

[@user4667]

I am a rookie truck driver and I drove through Chicago for the first time yesterday those highways were confusing at first I had to pay real close attention. I am from California but I see alot of GP Transco trucks on the east coast. I wonder if you were ever one of the trucks I seen so far

[@Scotty2Shirts]

How have you been driving this long and not understand GVWR?

[@DirectorOfFUN1]

Driving? He holds the steering wheel

[@EDDIEHAUL]

Nice câmera my man

[@AyMikey559]

I’m a local/regional driver in Minnesota. 9/10 I work 7am to 2 or 3pm. 1/10 I’ll stay in a hotel out of state. I’m leasing to own my truck, already paid off the trailer. The hours are good, company itself (as in employees) sucks. Generally bring home 8-10k a month.

[@chasethechosenone8478]

8-10k w month is very good lol anybody would be lucky to get pay like that

[@Mr.Clear2.0]

Rolling in bread😂😂 let me hold something

[@VRandAugmentedTraining]

It doesn't matter what I'm driving, I *always* expect other drivers to do stupid things. In fact, I'm surprised when they don't. This way nothing really bothers me because I know it's going to happen anyway.

[@tedmartinus3878]

I'm here in west suburbs, why not I-355S to I-80E... Although, not sure where you are at the begining here...

[@elir.torres8642]

Grew up in Humbolt park and Maywood, 294 S to 94 Kennedy is too long, his best bet was to take 294s to 290 East past Maywood down to 90/94 Kennedy towards Maryville Indiana.

[@tedmartinus3878]

@@elir.torres8642 , depends on the time... Yea, 294 has construction...

[@my_call]

Im from IL, we have some of the most reckless drivers. My time on the interstates tells me drivers with a cabbunk are the best truck drivers (cuz their not local 🙂). Other local truck drivers are garbage.

[@ambermarchand7079]

What the truck shows you of your weight is what matters, nothing else.

[@jusblaze2015]

I’m confused are your tattoos fake click bait?

[@landonkopf7450]

Tiffin Ohio? That’s where I’m from

[@auburnhills33]

Do you still have a discount code to a fitness center?`

[@coryfehr6654]

U got me wanting to drive

[@Otownsteve]

Why do you still drive OTR ? You have enough experience to do local home daily driving. Tanker ? Hazmat ?

[@CoolFlyinowl]

You inspired me to start trucking! I'm 2 months in with Western Express, yes I know it sucks but it's for experience. It's my dream to work with GP Transco because of you. I promise you I will join when I make my 1 year experience 🙏🙏

[@jz3572]

There are much better carriers out there than GP. I worked there for 3 years, Sergey their marketing director is just really good at his job, which is making a failing company seem good. They already had to sell out once, and the management I still talk to says they are looking to sell out AGAIN. Find a 2nd company that has contract freight. GP does not. They claim they do, but whet they have is broker preference, not a real contract.

[@richlund3247]

Are you able to shift a truck?

[@jayauto6184]

Go kenny goooooo 20:43

[@larryellison185]

You should just move over one lane to avoid all merging traffic.

[@Jaythetruckerr]

Im a new and upcoming Truck driving KZbinr that’s sharing my vlogs and experiences of what it’s like to do long haul for a moving company in an 18 wheeler!

[@Dragging79]

I like GPT content. You keep it coming. Do you know what's going on with riding with J?

[@onerichzoejulien6639]

😂😂 trucker rambling trynna remain lucid

[@Kohai.9]

have you ever considered driving a MACK truck?

[@fattpatt44]

More ink looks good bro did not know you were into ink,

[@ChrisWynn-y3g]

You guys keeps the country going , many thanks to you and all truckers!!!! Really enjoy your channel.

[@Jens.M]

I expected somethingelse with that title. I didn't even saw Chicago.

[@Robe-f2s]

Just FYI people who wach this video, he shouldn’t have his GPS in middle of his windshield because it’s violation, any driver that has it like that is steering wheel holder in my opinion 😃🫣

[@wendelpfefferkorn2940]

Pretty scary that there are clueless kids like this out on the road

[@diegomagana7699]

Record yourself and post educational videos on KZbin then. Produce instead of consume if you’re really that experienced in the trucking industry.

[@tovmir3033]

294 is a 4 lane highway though

[@ArnoldBabar]

Alex of course people are cutting you off, you’re driving under the speed limit. Driving significantly under the speed limit can be very dangerous and cause a lot of accidents and impede the rest of the road way.

[@ch3w3yfpv42]

😂😂

[@scottdemoulpied1067]

Runs under the speed limit and hangs out in a passing lane going slow as hell. Gotta love it!

[@3LoCLo]

Was bouta leave cuz I accidentally clicked on this video. This comment made me stay lmao😂

[@ilovetotri23]

You are an awesome OTR driver! You have so much care for all of those around you! You have always been open and honest with the KZbin community, so thank you!

[@chevyboyzz4996]

Wait till you go to Dallas again! I635 is a cluster fuck just as bad as Chicago

[@milkypickle9654]

2 sleeves now?

[@noclu3102]

that's what i'm sayin bruh 😂

[@yaakovnathan-rh9rt]

What cdl school do you go to??

[@Knight14649]

Alex=GPTransco’s dumbest driver….

[@aronyak1]

Hence "former gp driver" now.

[@justinfuller3053]

I want to see you do reefer

[@ogshu2740]

Midwest always has construction all the time lol

[@thedragonhunter]

"i got another special FUEL tank, we calll it DEF" bruh, i lost it, def is not fuel. Diesel Exhaust Fluid, id give the basics but there aint no point. 🙄 i swear he does it on purpose, has to.

[@HauntedOath]

he absolutely does it on purpose

[@ThomasJames-zq5oq]

What are your thoughts on that fatal JB Hunt accident in Texas ?

[@timd6119]

How do you know if your truck is in the middle of the lane? Is there a marker on the hood?

[@partypooper6982]

Mirrors

[@hallwest9650]

Where’s the flasher’s

[@tall1able]

When you get your tattoos?

[@ashwilkjacobs2000]

Good day, I am a South African citizen who recently obtained my truck driving license. Although I am new to the trucking industry, I am eager to learn and contribute my skills. I am writing to inquire about the possibility of employment as a driver with your company. If there are any opportunities available, I would be grateful for the chance to discuss them further. Thank you for your time and consideration. Best regards, Ash

[@YungShmandrew]

Bro the sleeves are sick

[@futuredr.galadima5486]

exactly 😢

[@marksellinger3736]

I'm hoping they were actual sleeves for sun protection....cuz if they are tatts....DANG SON!!!

[@dansfpr]

Tik Tok sells them

[@marksellinger3736]

@@dansfpr I just couldn't see a seam at his wrists. His thumbnail has bare earms, so these things are sheer

[@es1053]

Temp tatt

[@dennismitchler4508]

It’s called a Jake break.

[@notjayfn2896]

keep up with the vids man 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@JamesLee54]

Do you lease that truck or you a company driver?

[@wanghaf_Gl0yper]

Alex got fired lol. I was wondering when they were gonna see these vids no way they would keep him if they saw the stuff the dude is doing in every single one lmfao Dude complains more than anyone I’ve ever seen in my life

[@Duelvrf]

Yeah he posted

[@mountuplikeaneagle]

Great video Alex

[@funnygang3557]

Welcome to the tattoo world

[@diamantinoleite2065]

Hello Alex

[@mortensweet]

Trucking hell. Throwing your life on a 200,000 dollar prison.

[@BrandonRangel-cp6pj]

Im thinking of going for my cdl in about a year when im 18 is parking something i should worry about or be scared of?

[@TkKirkland-lm5wv]

May wanna wait till ur 21 I think some states require you be at least 21 years of age .. iirc

[@BrandonRangel-cp6pj]

@@TkKirkland-lm5wv i wanna get it at 18 so i can drive even if its something small so i can get those 2 years of experience most places require

[@matthewbasnett2867]

Looks like a flipping night mare😢

[@myfulltimeadventure]

Nice man

[@raphaelszok8561]

20 years from now you can drive that same route road construction will be going on again.

[@Candiedmickey]

Soooo why did you quit GP???

[@Knight14649]

He was let go.. he didn’t perform well enough for all the perks they gave him. Plus, he had lie miles and most importantly… he was our dumbest driver…

[@ajones7628]

@@Knight14649how do you know Alex was fired? Can’t find any info.

[@diamantinoleite2065]

Preço do camião kenworth 680?

[@hiutomat-fn9xq]

how much you get paid by trucking?

[@kevincampos68]

why you leave vibrant

[@CarlosMartinez-pt1ok]

Welcome to Chicago. Most people have no respect for truck drivers and will ALWAYS try to get in front of you for holding up traffic.

[@moonchildx6958]

Hi Alex… i Love your videos ❤ and it definitely helps that you’re such a cutie 😅 … I know you dislike NYC lol I’m sorry . But hello from Brooklyn, NY. 😂

[@westblackd]

Hey, he's by my house. Yo yo

[@dbssdas]

There's this Norwegian girl, who drives a Volvo, much larger, with bigger loads and tighter roads, but she ain't crying this much. I come across his video after 6 months and he is still complaining. And being a trucker, how do you not know the weight of your truck.🤦

[@nickenoch7793]

hold up alex did you get a tattoo or is a fake temp one

[@markpierce8674]

You ok Alex no videos