Sometimes the rules don’t matter…

[@gearhead9115]

I have big respect for truckers and in heavy traffic will always always let them in or block traffic in a way too allow them over in the lane they need.Nobody ever let's the truck traffic in everyone's always in a hurry.

[@margreetanceaux3906]

Half a lifetime ago I got my license to drive a truck. No, I didn’t become a good truck driver. But it made me a way better road user: always consider the trucks ahead, behind or aside you. Give them space!

[@BartonHans]

And I would add. If you catch up to a truck and can pass, pass and continue on at the speed you were going. Trucks don't like long lines of cars behind them any more than you like being in them.

[@joshuafrost6496]

As a current OTR driver here, your comment is definitely true!

[@haroldnelson3734]

I got my CDL a couple of years ago and you are right! I am a much better driver and much (heavy on the "MUCH") more sympathetic to what the truckers deal with.

[@larsmeijerink5471]

Using a blinker would help the car driver. Its a 2 way thing, not just car drivers are horrible. You need to show what you want. He should of put his blinker to the left ahead of time, then drive 75%on the left lane with his blinker to the richt. In that case everyone would know what he wants to do. I dont say everyone is waiting and yes you still have ideots that will try to get pass you. But you have to do what is in your power to be clear to others. Sometimes take some more space then you need, but definitely dont hate on ppl that dont k ow what you want. Like i said, the road is a 2 way street, not just 1.

[@BartonHans]

@@larsmeijerink5471 Sadly, the majority of drivers on the road, do not know the rule you just made up and will not pass. Driving off to the side of the road is not legal and if the truck driver does that, it leaves him open to a ticket. It's not my job to 'clear the way' for people to pass. It is my job to maintain my speed and not delibetratly obstruct traffic. Those 'idiots' who try and get by me. I let by me and they are gone. I really do not care what others think or want when it comes to my driving. All I worry about is driving the one vehicle I am driving. And compensating for traffic around me. I don't agitate and I don't give driving lessons from the cab of my truck. If a person doesn't pass. Fine. In my state, there are pull over lanes for vehicles with more than 5 cars behind them. I use them when possible. One thing for sure, I am not getting my pants in a wad over the line of cars behind me. 80 to 100 thousand pounds of truck don't behave like cars and we all just want to be left alone. Sure there are irresponsible truck drivers, if you are around one, let them win and move on. They are not worth the trouble. I was only saying I prefer people to pass when they can safely pass.

[@edbruder9975]

As a retired steel hauler it's a fine line between "That's their problem not mine."and "People just don't really care." Toss in the "Screw 'em" and you got the truckers trifecta we navigate day by day.

[@rickbottoms7838]

When I drove OTR I learned the “Three Flash Rule”. I gave them 3 flashes of my turn indicator! Then I’m coming over! Because I’m bigger than you and I gave you a chance to do the right thing. I’d chuckle to myself as I watched them in my mirror move more and more onto the shoulder until they realized physics was not going to allow both of us to occupy the same piece of real estate! 😂🤭

[@BrightRaven777]

Treat people the way you want to be treated. Treat other drivers like sht and say f-em; don't complain when they do the same thing to you. A bigger vehicle doesn't give you moral superiority.

[@mountainguyed67]

@@BrightRaven777 No, but if people won’t cooperate what are you going to do? Miss your turn because someone is being stubborn? I don’t think so.

[@joelschermerhorn5447]

@@rickbottoms7838I’ve also seen where a semi passed me and started to pull back in the lane and cut me off before he was fully ahead of me. Because I was paying attention to the truck beside me, I was able to avoid an accident. Most people trust truckers too much and don’t pay enough attention to the semi passing them and that’s how accidents happen.

[@henryostman5740]

I knew a guy in the NYC area who drove a smaller but real heavy duty rig (he carried truck engines around and it had a crane for lifting them), his policy was to put the direction lights on, count to ten, then move over. By the way, he was tougher than the truck. In NYC you need an attitude.

[@michaels1554]

Casey, I’ve been driving over the road for over 18 years and I’d like to share a few food hacks I’ve learned. These work once you realize that your engine is also an oven. 1) Foil Packs, Hamburger, Small roasts, Baked Potatoes! 2) Wrap a Pot Pie in Heavy Duty foil and let your engine heat do the rest! 3) Dessert- Use a metal cup and mix up a little muffin mix, cover it with foil and place it on top of your engine. I’ve used these cooking methods a lot over the years because I get tired of fast food , plus my cab smells great while cooking. Good Luck!

[@CaseyLaDelle]

That’s all fine and great if you’re planning on going on a trip. But they don’t help when you don’t know you’re going anywhere

[@michaels1554]

@@CaseyLaDelle True enough. Love your Videos keep up the great content.

[@ronstrong9560]

Military people sometimes do that, too. Apparently, mre's taste better when heated, too.

[@tobiastho9639]

Warning! Better get a stainless steel box if you want to try that. All that foil is not good for your health. Especcially from the salts in the cheese and the acid in ketchup it can chemically degrade the aluminium foil. Do some research yourself!

[@beetle442002]

Made me smile that you where trying to get home before your lil girl went to bed! I wish more parents would think of these little things more often.

[@donnageorge2873]

I have total respect for folks like you who do this type of work, and I'd let you in!

[@stephanie09.11]

Not only let him in, but do it to piss off the jerks that won't.

[@fjb4932]

@@stephanie09.11 , Ahh...Beautiful. The icing on the cake. I Love your mind ! . . .

[@jamesbigham9036]

Casey I love how you do what you need to when it comes to seeing Riley before she goes to bed that is a true definition of a good father. I never will understand how inconsiderate some people are especially when they are driving they can see a tow truck pulling a U-Haul you would think they would give you space

[@rjtumble]

I totally would have forgotten to put the blocks under the tires at the end of the trip, then remembered them, swore, lifted it back up.... As a non-trucker, the little hum drum details you did are really fascinating, thanks!

[@larrybe2900]

Most likely he did it that one time that entered it into muscle memory.

[@iderryan]

You could pretty easily have one of your undermount tool boxes as a camp kitchen. A propane stove, some utensils, plates and cups, pour over coffee funnel and filters, a box of staples, -even a 12V mini fridge. Put it on a platform with locking drawer glides so it slides out while you're using it. Add a folding chair and a pop up shelter like the soccer moms use, and you're set!

[@silentepsilon888]

But that puts him out into the weather, not much fun when it snows outside. Also, he would be working or sitting next to his truck, which is where usually other trucks or vehicles park and pass by and lastly, in tow trucks undermount tool box space is at a premium for gear that needs to be on board and I doubt that he will turn one of those boxes into a camping box for use 4 or 5 times a year while he needs the box for tools a lot more often.

[@MrOlred2004]

I absolutely hate the Portland area because of the traffic and Bend isn’t much better anymore. I salute your courage.

[@handiman5001]

If you drive a lot as I used to, you learn very very quickly that being POLITE to the Drivers driving LARGER than you vehicles pays off in time and enjoyable driving experiences. I still can't understand why people refuse to give way to larger vehicles, are your lives worth so little. Great driving Casey and to bad about your meal maybe the next time they'll throw in a waiter

[@wyattblessing7078]

Hey Casey, they were remodeling that Thriftway to put a deli in. Hence the empty shelves. You parked in my normal spot for my 75ft fuel tanker. Loved the eternal question, 26 or 22/20 or 58. The food carts in Sandy are a much better fast stop than the Thriftway food, they have some awesome Philly cheesesteaks among other stuff there.

[@mikedaniel4986]

Watching the route you took you could have stopped in Madras at the Love's truck stop to get some food.

[@docwhiskey1412]

I used to live in Longview and drove log truck. Hauled a lot of logs from the Weyerhaeuser log yard, over Mt. Hood to Warm Springs. Been a long time since I have seen any of the scenery. Starting down the east side just as the sun breaks and lights up the top of the trees in autumn is one of my favorite memories..Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Thanks for the great vids. Thanks, Doc. (An old Tree Trucker)

[@Mudpuppyjunior]

You should stick one of your cameras on the towed vehicle looking backwards so we can see all the angry, cry baby drivers.

[@Gnabbist]

Ooh, a hidden camera built into the remote tail light bar! Probably too expensive to be practical, but how slick would that be? 😎

[@BixRivers.]

#crybabydriverlivesmatter

[@bbrown-ed6if]

Absolutely !!!

[@roughshadowsdarkness]

​@Gnabbist not really too expensive could be done for about 30-50 bucks especially with how the light bar is

[@roughshadowsdarkness]

Would also probably be an insurance loveable too if it recorded especially if an accident happened

[@wendy833]

Sorry about the food. Maybe try the tuna packets by the canned tuna and lunch meat on a loaf of bread. I've gotten sick on those pre-made sandwiches.

[@consaka1]

My neck of the woods. I drive Lyft for the fun of it and have driven that road a number of times. Lived in Redmond as a kid. Love that country.Good haul.

[@stucook8622]

Thanks for the videos Casey. That was a cool thing you did for that kid at the games. It's also admirable the way you help folks in the best possible way.

[@dougpark1025]

Patience is something that is in short supply these days with drivers. I try to give trucks and any other large vehicles extra space. My dad always allowed time for stopping and changing a tire on any trip he took. That pretty much meant that we were always about half an hour early. But we were never late. It also means that you can be generous with your time on the road which makes your trip a lot more pleasant. In cases where I'm short on time I don't sweat it. Because I know that chances are about even that I'll still be early because everyone else is running late.

[@duanebuck193]

Even before I got my 30' DP motorhome I guess I was a rebel in that I try my hardest to watch for big rigs and give them the chance to make lane changes, etc - especially when I see them trying to pull out of the driveway of my local Safeway just above my house. I see people zip in and around traffic and block them, so I'm sure I've made a few cars mad when I will stop in the center of the roadway to allow the truck and trailer units the chance to pull out! I figure the 5 seconds I have to wait makes their day a little bit better, and I know I've been in the same exact situation with my RV and trailer behind me and have had to wait close to 20 minutes to be able to move.

[@jpocketrocket]

Good morning Casey, Me and Zona were watching you video and always enjoy what you do ,me of course right away saw you on your knee's under the truck and was wincing in pain, Take it from me If I could do a do-over I would have used knee pads of some kind If I was doing what you are doing , of course it was kinda hard to throw on knee pads before crawling around in Basic training ,but if I knew now I would have tried. But you could keep some in the truck and it would be another tool to use and put away ,and I know you would put them away , Zona always comments how good it make her feel when you put everything in it's place,she tell's me every time we watch. we sit here and watch and I ask her where you are and she thinks about it and tell's me where its at and why the traffic is so heavy, She lived there for 30+ years and she misses it,I know we will have to make a trip from MN to Oregon to see all the wonders that Oregon has to offer and If we wander to far off the beaten path we'll give you a holler to come and get us,When We watch we feel like family and enjoyed the comment getting home to put Reily to bed, makes my heart feel good, thanks Casey

[@wmose3694]

i have several sets of work pants that have pockets to drop hard and soft knee pads into and they are great when working on equipment on the farm they are not perfect but way better than donging without and no binding at the back of the knee

[@ahohl7972]

Hey Moe!!! Careful with the seatbelt or straps on the steering wheels. As a fellow tow'r I once had a damage claim from the edge of seat belt cut into the steering wheel from towing. My knees are shot with arthritis from doing ball joint calls w flatbeds, a long with winter tire changes....I'm old

[@pauladams8714]

Casey, ammo cans are water proof chain holders! Keeps the weather off them. Bolt them in or make a holder for them. I’m an old retired truck driver, got my class A license in 1976! Took a 1967 Diamond Reo with twin sticks for my test. It was a transfer rig dump truck. Big black lady took me for my test. Thought I was gonna have to push her in the passenger side of the truck! Had steps on the tank and she was short😂. Then she’s like why do you have two shifters? Well I razzled and dazzled her shifting! Got a 97 on the test, she took off points cause I stopped behind a crosswalk but the hood blocked it out. Told her I wasn’t in it but she wanted to see the crosswalk before I crept forward. No big deal! Enjoy your content, traffic was always fun to deal with truck and trailer. Finally took on a FYIB attitude and all was good👍

[@mishkajb]

Watching Casey in the truck stop is like watching a teenager on a roadtrip. Hot warm food? No. Milkshake? All excited, but the good flavors are gone! Love it! 😄

[@bruceforsman4812]

For those who travel for work food on the road becomes gross I know the feeling in a pinch a banana will kinda fill me but won't ever make me sick. Nuts and cheese are my go-to snacks. a camping alcohol stove makes canned food an option with out having a whole kitchen. Hopes anybody finds any of this useful.

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Casey in WW2 my uncle and some guys made an oven that bolted on the exhaust manifold of the truck engine. They would heat up / cook food while they drove. Just a thought maybe you could make something like that. General Patton ordered the ovens to be mass produced. After he seen my uncle removing food from it. God bless

[@JT_70]

I’ve known guys who put canned food on their engines on long trips so that it would cook in the can and be hot and ready to eat later.

[@k1j2f30]

@@JT_70 Ya, just don't cook it too long, or you'll get a hell-of-a-mess in your engine compartment! Lol

[@thomasm.7058]

Congratulations Casey to see your progress over such a short period of time...

[@arrdubu]

Protip for changing lanes around Portland while driving a large truck - just pick a nice car and pull out in front of them, they'll let you in if you force the issue.

[@richardthomas1743]

Good morning Casey! Nice video , personally I like the road trip videos. Being from the East Coast it is awesome to get to do some traveling with you on the West Coast! I am not sure what was up with the Super Market , maybe they are about to go out of business, it sucks that the sandwiches were so bad that they could not be eaten. Thanks for taking us along Casey! I look forward to your next video... Thumbs UP to Cascade Heavy Rescue! 👍

[@Chris_at_Home]

I used to get a sandwich at a grocery store and if I worked evenings and went in there the shelves were bare in the afternoon. They usually make these lunch meals in the morning for people that stop in to get lunch. They usually throw much of the food out at the end of the day. I grew up on the east coast.

[@loveistheanswer8137]

Ever look at the expiry date on some store bought sandwiches? Sometimes they are like 30 days. How can a sandwich be good for 30 days? No thanks.

[@k1j2f30]

I'm sure Casey knows as well as I did, some forty five years ago when I drove trucks in the oil patch in Wyoming, the best pre-made sandwiches were to be had at the truck stops or the seven-eleven type stores with microwaves. They might not be very good for you, but with a bag of chips and a Coke, those hot cheeseburgers, etc. tasted pretty damned good, and comforting on the road, during a long haul! Made my day many times, when I was hungry enough to hunt bear with a switch!

[@sharonmiller6436]

There was a sign up in the grocery store that they were undergoing renovations . .

[@dotar9586]

I would be forced to go back in and return those sandwiches.

[@mustangman4291980]

As a truck driver that used to drive in Clackamas, people suck driving around trucks in Portland area. For future reference it might be easier to come across hwy 212 and come north on 82nd Ave to get to that Uhaul.

[@jackriley4104]

I drove a semi for thirty years, when I was in a situation like you were in I would look for someone who looked like they would be willing to pay for what I messed up. seeing as there was never someone like that around I just did what I had to do. I New York I learned the thee blink rule. Three blinks and go, they always got out of the way. If you gave them four blinks they knew you weren't serious.

[@BradTueTheBone]

Dude when I just heard you say that going the way you went going home would allow you to “see Riley before she goes to bed” I’m assuming is your kid and it just gave me a new respect for you Casey. Keep it up man keep doing what your doing brother, the kids need us. They are who we will be depending on on 12-15 years if that long. Take it easy bud and keep pulling for the home front!!

[@lockedin60]

Your Foggy ride through the mountains reminds me of one of my scariest trips when I was a young man. I went to visit a college buddy who was attending Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton Massachusetts's. I had to cross the Hudson River on a bridge and I had 45 minutes of the thickest fog I have ever experience. It was white knuckle driving. You could barely see 5 feet in front of you. This would have been 1978. I just slowed down to about 45 and prayed the whole way.

[@markmunro8753]

Thank you Casey. I like your idea about a camper on the flat bed. That would save a lot of money and hassle.😊😊😊

[@WileysShenanigans]

I'm on my 4th trip up this weekend in relocating to La Pine with all of my shop equipment with only 3 trips remaining afterwards. Tripcheck has been one of the best discoveries that I made while tuning in to your channel. Thanks Casey!

[@TSKseattle]

Everyone should think about what it's like to be the truck driver in these situations. He's just doing his job, and you're inconvenienced for a few seconds. Back off, flash your lights, and let him do his thing. He'll be out of you way sooner

[@barneygirl9643]

Another great video!👍😎 I always let a trucker in line or change lanes, they have a hard enough job and people can be so inconsiderate 😡 Great job, love your explanation of everything! God bless and stay safe out there!❤️🙏

[@SeanONeill13]

What a beauty engine sound! I could listen to that all day!

[@dennishutchins]

Causing a slight delay for other people: "That's their problem, not me." [ _a few moments later_ ] Being slightly delayed by other people: "Wow, people just don't really care here do they." Sorry, had to laugh. It reminded me of a George Carlin bit: "Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?" I've been in the same situations and had the same reactions, it's just human nature.

[@LifeFullThrottle]

Good wheelin’ Casey! Driving anything large and long through cities sucks! I run a dually and 32’ gooseneck for work and find that people sure don’t like to move or let me in either…….but you know sure as sh!t that if that were them driving these units that they’d want others to be courteous and let them in too!

[@Chazmomo03]

Casy. Love your channel. F.Y.I. the pass over 26 is almost always better than the Santiam pass. I watch the weather a lot. Also Hwy 212 to Boring Damascus Clackamas is a pretty good route as Portland freeways are problamatic. Take care.

[@johnhpalmer6098]

I enjoyed this trip, albeit vicariously. Back in the summer of 1990, I had to go to a job interview in Bend and was coming from Tacoma, so drove down I-5 to I think either Eugene or Salem before cutting across the mountains, I want to say, part of that trip was taking 20, or 22 across and went through the Mt Hood national forest before cutting SE to Sisters, then to Bend. Did it in my old '78 Ford Fairmont, however, the transmission was leaking and every time I had to stop due to road construction, fluid would drip down onto the hot exhaust. I had no AC in that car (it was a base 4 door sedan). Made it and coming home, I drove up 97 to the Dalles before cutting back towards Portland, hitting Gresham along the way and I recall thinking I'd love to explore eastern Oregon someday. That was over 30 years ago and have not had the opportunity to do so and at the moment, still too broke to do so. The job was at a TV station in Bend. I want to say, it was KTOY or something like that. In Sept, I had an interview at another station, this time in Klamath Falls and took my Dad's Chevy Citation as it had working AC as I was going to be going through the Rogue Valley and they were forecasting a heatwave in the valley - hence the AC as my car didn't have it. Anyway, I think I went back the same way I came, though I could have just gone up 97 through Bend. Anyway, his car developed a leak in the transmission and I was able to stop and had the guy look at it, got it topped off and I got home alright, letting my Dad know to have the leak looked at. Fun times. The LAST time I drove through your state was in the summer of 1995, drove to Medford for a job, not once, but twice, the first time for the interview, the second was moving to Medford. Then in 2002, drove through the entire state on my way to Culver City CA, of course, down the 5 freeway and through the Grapevine into LA, at times doing close to 90 in a loaded up 88 Honda Accord sedan at times through central CA.

[@johnsommer2445]

Used to deliver sod and nursery supplies for a company, in a twin screw day cab tractor pulling a 48' spread axle. The majority of our work was in Portland. You could spin that baby around in a cul-de-sac if there were no cars parked in it. Anyway, to the point. People in Portland have no clue. You quickly learn to just go. Swind out at the last moment because if you don't block both lanes, the SOBs will pass you on the right side while you're trying to make a right turn.

[@danmarklesr6260]

I ran the "Uhaul wrecker" in the northeast for about 5 years back 25 yrs ago. Back then I towed all from the rear w/Holmes 750 on a Ford 600 chasis, 359 cu.in, 5spd. 2 spd axle. Best job I ever had! Retired from Uhaul maintenace after 30yrs. Love your vids! God Bless!

[@crazybill49]

Great video Casey! It was these everyday tow/mobile mechanic calls that attracted me to your channel to begin with. The offroad recoveries are good too but how about more of these?

[@drandisol]

Hearing Santiam Pass brings back lots of memories. Lived in Idanha from the late 70s through the 90s. Hard to drive through that area after the big burn a couple years ago.

[@desireegoulett69]

Thanks for another great recovery video Casey. That footage of your tongue/frame/hook attatchment and narrative about the frame and reasoning behind the placement was excellent and as awesome & professional as it gets. Nice work brother.🥰😎 Lol....I was eating while you were shopping for food and briefly caught a glimps of the yellow NOTICE sign with a picture of a hand saw on it in between bites and had to do a double take and back it up to verify my eyes had in fact not deceived me......I did, I did, I did saw a hand saw...lol The "remodeling" explains both the empty shelves & the sign. 😂 Have a great night to all.

[@fergy42]

Glad you made it safe. People suck, especially when it come to sharing the road. I'm so tired of the me first attitude.

[@boh348]

Love the videos. I always double the hook up after coming out of a store or truck stop. I have pins pulled, lights stolen, chains unhooked by pranksters all over the country. Even when pulling pups and or end dumps I cannot count on both hands how many times I found the hitch opened while I was in the store. I got where when I was in the wrecker a bid or the little woman went in the store for me or stayed in the truck while I did so people would leave the stuff alone. Happened a couple times with a car on the rollback. people tried to unhook it. Just nuts. Some think its funny. One job I was one while the driver was in the store someone pulled the reverse lever on a mixer truck and dumped 10 yards on concrete on the parking lot. gain enjoy the videos and really appreciate the camper you found. the old ones are built so much better then the new ones. I had a tall boom truck or tall a frame to lift mine on and off the truck or trailer with two 30ft tow straps attached to a 7ft 4x4 like a cradle.

[@Retiredmom2]

9:19 just let that guy be super mad. When he saw your turn signal he should have slowed down and flashed his lights so you could safely get over. I have never been a truck driver but I do appreciate all you and they do for us. I make an effort to watch for signal and NEVER ride alongside a truck on the freeway but pass as fast as I can. Amazing how drivers cut truckers off and do other stupid things.

[@NelaRc]

Good morning Casey I hope all is going well for you all today waiting on the updates.

[@renatedansen7666]

Hi, being a former truckdriver in the Netherlands for 30 some years and now retired, I thank you for this video. The reason is that I'm very glad I don't have to do it anymore. The other road users not understanding what you are going through and the horrible food at the truck stops and so on. Many kudos's from me and keep up the good work. Greets Renate.

[@Jimmys4AU]

Great video Casey, love the views of the snow covered mountains and all the beautiful countryside there.

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

Portland has been my home since 94 and the level of driving around here has absolutely gone to 💩💩💩. Some of us do know how to drive and give longer rigs adequate space Casey. The inserted trip check photos just show how quickly and ferociously the mountain passes can change. Super awesome you have a charging spot for the tow light. Keep up the rad videos Casey!

[@oneeyedjack4727]

I was concerned when you picked up those sandwiches. We had a saying at work about the sandwiches in the break room. We called them "three day porcelain vacations". Eating good on the road can be a real challenge sometimes. Stay safe and looking forward to more of your adventures.

[@robertb4455]

I usually dig one from the back or bottom of the bin, as they are fresher than the ones on top if I buy a sealed up mass made sandwich. Also check the sell by dates. I know he probably doesn't hit to many drive thru's but a good Chic-fi-A freshly made sandwich with a nice Peach Tea is worth the premium price. Or better yet, pack a cooler with a homemade sandwich and some kind of side with a big drink container of your favorite non adult beverage. When I was in the Air Force, I didn't have much of a choice being a Dorm Rat, and worked on the flight Line, but there was a Roach Coach that came around with some decent food prepared daily that would stop down by where they officers building was. The Driver would sound the horn when he would drive by the MAC Ramp and we would jump in our work vehicle and drive the 1/4 mile to meet the food truck. Much better food options than the flight Kitchen.

[@davidmcdaniel2615]

Maybe I was just raised better,... but giving a trucker 15 seconds (or 4-5 minutes) to negotiate a big or tight turn seems like such a small thing to me. Courtesy on the road goes a long way. I stopped being in a hurry a long time ago, ,,,, took a lot of the stress away. LOL

[@sharonmiller6436]

I'm always watching the trucks on a multi-lane highway and if they are coming up on something slower I hang back and then flash the lights to let them know it's okay to pull out. No one else seems to be aware that they sometimes like to change lanes too.

[@DanisPhotographe]

I love when you show the scenery, it's so beautiful in your area, I'll have to see that someday

[@nathan5528]

Swing by a truck stop and grab one of those 12 volt heated lunch box things. It's basically a small oven. They fit a small loaf pan inside. You can cook in one of those. I've even cooked frozen food in it and it works perfectly. Works great for leftovers too.

[@tomarmstrong4761]

Half a lifetime or more ago, I worked as a parts-changer (okay, mechanic) for U-Haul, when the pride of the fleet was a 1972 F-600 with a 24' box (4' of which was over the cab), 359 HD V-8, four-speed manual transmission with the handbrake on the rear of the transmission. One of the trucks I was assigned needed a different rear axle for some reason (this was 1986, so I don't remember that detail). We had the truck up on a pneumatic jack (your truck reminded me of how that jack did its thing), rolled the bad axle out (having left tires on it), and rolled the replacement axle (swiped from a parts truck) into place, and started to lower the jack. The jack was apparently in a bit of a bind at first, and when it dropped, the truck dropped what seemed like two feet all at once. I wasn't in any real danger--the springs would have landed on the axle had it gotten that far down--but it was a bit unnerving. Yeah, I was under the truck--my job was to align the springs on the axles so the U-bolts would hold the axle in place properly. I don't miss that job...

[@mytubeviewerjeff]

Hi Casey. Great video. You put your audience behind your steering wheel while you give a masterful commentary. You are teaching us (those of us with a working brain) the special needs of truckers. Especially the long trucks that must pull into another lane to make a turn. What should we look out for? I wonder if you could include some time in a video to explain about trucker’s chains and how to recognize the weight grades and when to replace them. That would be like a PSA. Miss the 4K. Please bring it back.

[@sparten316]

A tip for the future. Bring some freeze dried or smoked items to eat. Grocery stores usually have some smoked meat sticks as well. Just get the package of cheese and meat next time. :D

[@stevenbarlow1945]

I agree. Screw 'em. I found when I was driving truck that everyone's time was more valuable than mine. Even though I was working on limited time to do my job. I appreciate your videos as you tell it like it is out in the real world. The public are mostly all self-absorbed and could care less about others. Thank you for being real. We need more like you.

[@om617yota7]

Hey Casey, when you're going PDX to 22, check the time on taking 205 to 213 south through Silverton, and jump on 22 at Stayton, compared to I5. It's a lot more windy country roads and has some slower spots going through towns, but if I5 has any traffic at all, it can be faster. Even if the time is the same 213 vs I5, 213 is a much nicer drive.

[@Retiredmom2]

I second that, I grew up in Silverton but live an hour south of there now. Still like taking that road to Portland when I HAVE to go there.

[@om617yota7]

@@Retiredmom2 Nice to meet you, neighbor!

[@cirrus820travelers9]

Experience is a great teacher. Drove an emergency ladder fire truck with platform 6' extending ahead of cab. Really needed a wide berth for right hand turns. Fortunately, I had the advantage of turning on all emergency lights to get other driver's attention then commanded the lanes. One driver attempted to pass on the right. Not good for her and the hurry she was in. So now I always give truckers space and I'll stop for them to pull in or out.... makes wife nuts!😮

[@davidmurphy4459]

Top bit of workmanship getting the job done, but the car drivers are the same here in Australia, bonus is they don’t have guns

[@CaseyLaDelle]

That is NOT a bonus..

[@tonytrumble]

Casey, I don't live where you do, but I wanted to thank you for everything you do for people and our environment! Your activism in keeping our planet clean is awesome and I truly appreciate it and pray every living person would do at least a quarter of what you do! Thank you and God Bless you and your family!

[@Mxkid007]

People in Portland are interesting! I drove truck up there and we used to call it right of weight and force your way into the lane. Gotta love central Oregon more then Portland!

[@uplinktruck]

"Then they should open it." LOL! Your logic is impeccable. We think alike.

[@jimderrick846]

Keep it up Casey. It was a pleasure to meet and chat with you at the wrecker games. Cheers man .

[@donaldpeck8519]

The beauty of having a heavy tow vehicle, more brakes. No substitute for good equipment.

[@rattles3044]

It's tough "making a hole"......... And then everyone gets to tell you that your a #1 driver (with their finger).

[@bewitchedmunster]

Even driving a personal truck sometimes you just Gotta make your own hole in traffic because many people in cars are ignorant to the fact that a bigger vehicle takes longer to stop. They’re also ignorant of the fast that just cuz we’re bigger than they are it doesn’t make us slow. They also don’t realize that even though they may get down the road a bit faster that I can catch them & probably be able to stuff that lil crackerjack car theyre into the bed on my truck & continue on down the road! Besides, when they break down a wreck, who are they gonna call??? somebody with a big truck!!! You just keep on doing what you’re doing Casey!

[@goodkarmechanic]

Long day of driving, Thanks for sharing the journey and job with us!

[@echohunter4199]

Ah, the crushed red cinder for icy roads. Many may not know what that is so,I’ll explain just a little. Oregon has a LOT of lava flows and red cider sources are pretty common and it’s far cheaper than using salt on the roads which also would have drastic effects on our water systems both natural and man made then it would eventually impact our agriculture producers which is very active on the Oregon High Desert. And we just don’t have a lot of salt sources so the cost of shipping it would be steep. I imagine Portland may use salt now and then but not sure, never lived there. Another good thing is our vehicle undercarriages hold up a lot better since the climate is so arid so if you buy a vehicle that spent its life on the High Desert, you can bet that it’s almost rust free.

[@bobbyt2657]

Bored? By your videos? I like all the in between stuff that makes it so nice and then you don't have to keep turning the camera off and on. The in between scenery is great too!!!

[@mrtp1758]

Not blowing smoke but, I rate Casey as the best all-round recovery guy on youtube

[@codywise1451]

I do recoveries in Colorado, I definitely agree!

[@paulprigge1209]

I love his channel but go to Midwest towing Out of southern Missouri. Rotator truck wreckers etc. Really good channel. Again Not mocking this channel at all actually watch more of this channel

[@ed-xv4zl]

I agree

[@giermob11]

Flashing lights means go around you faster so vehicles don't get stuck behind you, right?....lol

[@henkoosterhof5947]

​@@paulprigge1209 they are a differend sort of posts. I watch both and cannot compare them.

[@DrHarryT]

Driving the same style truck but as a two ton flatbed W-Stinger. At first I thought why didn't put it on top and then I realized the height limit. Yes, people don't want to let you over because they don't want to be behind a big truck. It's easier when you are only 24ft long and not having anything on the stinger, you just turn on the blinker and start coming over acting like you aren't going to stop for nuthin. Of course, you will cease and desist at the last second if they don't yield but most of the time they do yield to the intimidation.

[@lenrenfro4563]

Casey, all Utubers ask us to check the thumbs up on the video. I think most viewers are like me and view in the horizontal screen which has no way to click the thumbs up or any other input. You have to be in the vertical set up to do that. When viewing the video, and it ends you can not change back to vertical from horizontal quick enough to do anything. That may be one reason you have more views but not enough ”likes”

[@professionalinspectionserv4228]

Driver courtesy goes both ways. I always try to allow truckers in. They used to flash their lights saying thanks but rarely anymore. I have seen them drive more aggressively as well. Then the idiot cars that do not want to give an inch, cut you off then brake...

[@MrCarl312]

23:13 You could eat a can of beans. Might be cold, but they are cooked. If you get a can with a pop top, no can opener needed. There is also can meats with pop top.. I used to buy pork and beans on the road.

[@hughstephenson2957]

I think it funny you blocking traffic to make that turn.. I did it all the time and got cussed like a dog several times.. of course I had heavy equipment on a RGN.. makes a better traffic block..😂😂

[@papatomsthoughts]

Portland Metro area is where I had the only major wreck and it was due to people just pulling in front of me and slamming on brakes, at 50 mph. They only think of self.

[@patricktracy4371]

Been up and down that road many times visiting my Ma in Sacramento. From Richland, WA. Thank you for video

[@charlielivermanjr8837]

Nothing harder than trying to eat healthy on the road. I used to drive a lot with my old job and finding decent food was always a struggle. It's a lot of work driving trucks that big and sadly most people are so self absorbed these days that they can't imagine stopping to let a truck make a turn like that. Stay safe out there.

[@Sixstringbassist503]

It’s cool to see a channel going though places I’m familiar with as a local. Traveled all over Oregon and done a little towing myself from Bend to Oregon City. A car on a trailer, towed by an 01 Silverado 2500HD. It was an experience for my first time towing anything. Then I did a trip down to Redding from Canby, OR for a failed car trade (long story short, guy didn’t know what he was looking at) so I brought it all the way back. Really seems easy compared to what you just managed!

[@Sixstringbassist503]

That’s a rough part of town to drive through with anything that’s not small and nimble or big enough to block out folks. Everyone gets really rude and self centered over there. 13:40

[@lockingfine]

simply put just an enjoyable video - thank you for having us along for the ride : )

[@phillipnetzorg3402]

I enjoyed your trip to Clackamas, back in the area where I grew up. And you're right, the drivers are not very nice anymore. If you were on Sunnyside Road (By the Clackamas Town Center) back when I grew up, Sunnyside was a two lane road heading out to the country, as the information sign stated at 82nd & Sunnyside headed East.....Boring/Cemetery's. Currently live in Kingman, Arizona, but moving back to Maine in the Spring of 2024, back to a town of less than 3,000. State Moto: "The Way Life Should Be"

[@wallywrench9844]

You tying down the sterring wheel brings up great memories when i spent my summers staying with my uncle in steamboat sprigs colorado in the 80's and went with him on all the recoveries. He towed a school bus and it had alot of play in the steering box and the bus was dog legging into the oncoming lane by about a foot. He had to turn into oncoming lane after the oncommig cars passed him to swerve the bus that was part way over the lane.

[@mmichaeldonavon]

Best recovery I've ever seen.

[@michaelmalik4416]

I drive a semi also and it's good to see that drivers are just as inconsiderate there as they are here in Minnesota!

[@tww1981]

Hey here is a towing challenge for you : ( try towing a half ton pickup truck with a full size truck camper on it ; using a V6 ,5 speed standard Dodge Dakota pickup truck ! ) ( by the way it can be done ; I know because I did that ) !

[@MadsWorld34]

you just showed me another reason why i dont miss truck driving anymore. and i always kelp Vienna sausage in my truck. for reasons like this.

[@dougjohnson4266]

Glad the truck is running well.

[@henrycarlson7514]

Thank You . For another fine example towing skill and beautiful scenery. I am waiting patiently for you're viedos from the Wrecker Games

[@jdcoverland365]

Casey: Here in Malaysia, the drivers just pull in or out and You have to yield!. Re Food: I spent my working career underground. We would wedge can of stew against the exhaust manifolds, instant Hot meal

[@imagseer]

More (bigger) flashing lights could be the answer to morons who won't let long trucks/trailers pull over in time. Sandwiches are always yucky at the end of the day as they're already yesterday's before they even start. Maybe a nearby MacDonald's or similar would be less disappointing?

[@51WCDodge]

Reminds me of something that happned to a firiend of mine. He was towing a disabled vehicle on a straight pole. A car allowed him to change lane , then promptly hit the towed vehicle. 'The explination was I was willing to let you in, but not the one behind pushing in as well'.

[@jameslovitt994]

Sadly, everyone seems to make it highly difficult to be polite while driving something long. You can only be nice for so long, then you have to do what you've gotta do... which is going to piss everyone off regardless.

[@jgentry7201]

When you rounded the corner at the Thriftway and saw the sandwiches I was saying 'don't do it, don't do it'. Been there, done that, with the same result. Glad I found your site and will subscribe. Best & be safe.

[@jeremydobbert1287]

Man I felt your pain with not being able to eat those sandwiches!! Nothing worse then when a guy is hungry and he doesn’t have anything good!

[@MikeDCWeld]

As a new truck driver, I honestly think that a lot of the time, it's more that they don't understand than them not caring. You really don't know and appreciate just how much space and time large vehicles need and where they need it until you start driving them.