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[@KB-gs8zi]

Hey Dan !!! For those who DON"T know the ""SMITH SYSTEM "" of driving

[@dajones1128]

They use to teach that at E L Murphy school of Specialized Hauling.

[@KB-gs8zi]

@@dajones1128 Yep !! There are several Companies that use this course to lower their INS. rates & make better Drivers !!

[@dakotabillyone]

All Good Kids Like Milk. The 5 rules of safe driving. It works on personal vehicles also. A good system of safe driving!

[@keepingthedevilinmyrearview]

Smith system is good 👍

[@KB-gs8zi]

@@keepingthedevilinmyrearview Right ON !!!

[@frankswain9483]

Love the common sense you use in your everyday driving, Dan. Like your speed, route selection, planning, load checking, etc. You never do stupid and/or foolish things. If everyone followed your example, there would be 80% fewer accidents. And you understand the business side of it, too. Knowing how to manage all aspects of an operation is vital. You got your ducks in a row.

[@davidcox6105]

To all the people that comment Dan is driving slow he is following the speed limit that truck is what pays his bills

[@TimRHillard]

Super Trucker Dan, He's our man, Pulling that Dorsey trailer round, All that he can. Gott a crazy dog biting him all the time, Always keeps his girl Teresa on his mind. He either goes interstate or thru the trees, Got the window down feeling the breeze. Working hard all day loading then unloading, Taking his time making videos for us, That we enjoy following. So, lets raise a toast to our brother Dan. He is the man! Always enjoying your videos Dan. I wish you and all the followers, all the best, always. I am pretty sure I destroyed the iambic pentameter here. But just felt like doing something silly while watching. Enjoy,😜!

[@rn4vetsny304]

Thanks for letting us ride along!!!

[@SuperTruckerdan]

Thanks for watching

[@billupstateny9151]

Agreed

[@frederickoning191]

You work really hard Dan! I appreciate your making safety a priority. Godspeed!

[@budatkins5917]

Dan, I live about 400 yards from that parking area on the other side down on the lake. I wish I had known, I would have came and shook your hand. Be safe

[@SuperTruckerdan]

Thanks for watching

[@budatkins5917]

@@lifestream4191 Lawrence Landing. Small world isnt it?

[@FriedShrimpPoBoy]

You’re right about that construction zone. That one makes me nervous too. Big trucks pass in the left lane just inches from my side mirror.

[@theodorerinehart781]

This is better than anything on TV

[@Swimmingforlife.]

Hi Dan Trucks in the U.K. are limited to 56 mph by law, geez can you imagine that in the States, think a lot of drivers would chuck the job sitting at that speed for hundreds of miles. Kind regards from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Johnny

[@dajones1128]

I remember when Wisconsin had Trucks 45 mph limit. Later the National 55 mph mandate.

[@d.c.barker]

3:28 I agree 💯 some trucks drive way too fast...I'll take safety all day over the need for speed. I value my life and other's lives as well. Stay safe out there. 😎👍

[@dajones1128]

Slower means better MPG

[@856ghost4]

I believe if the people who question Dan Would stop and actually think more like him. This world would definitely be better. Not saying he’s perfect and he will tell u that. One of the best things about him. 100%. Tell me I’m wrong I will wait..heard it first SUPER TRUCKER DAN 2024!! Let’s Go. Lol

[@JMichldirtbag]

Things do tend to squeeze together lol like butt cheeks do at times in construction zones . Love your videos Dan Be safe out there 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@grundig2132]

When someone would ask me why I drive the way I do. My answer always is. " because that's my name on the doors "

[@droidisme1446]

Hello Dan! I love your response to why you drive so slow! 😀😀. Safe DRIVING Dan!!!!🤙🤙🤙

[@dajones1128]

Slower means better MPG ....thus $$$ saved.

[@michaelrocker9000]

I don't drive slow everyone else drives faster. Love it.

[@steve5975]

I drive for Prime, only been driving for about four months, we are known for driving slow; I don’t mind driving 60 and being the slow guy. I also don’t enjoy construction zones, and being super confined, but that’s trucking; if need be, I just slow down a lil more.

[@dajones1128]

Slower means better MPG

[@hansh8071]

Here in holland big rigs are not allowed to overtake in construction zones and i am happy for it, grtz

[@MrDeclang]

Dan your wagon plays a nice tune.

[@albertmartin6298]

Welcome back my friend and thank you guys for want you guys do

[@paulsccna2964]

Stay safe Trucker-Dan.

[@carlthor91]

Stay safe out there. Best wishes from the far North.

[@maryterrill5485]

Enjoy all of your videos, have a Great Day..

[@joeb6645]

I never had luck getting a load out of the Altoona area. Pulling flatbed. Always had to run over by Chicago and grab something. Hope you don't have too much deadhead.

[@brucefick5871]

Everyone is in a big azz hurry these days. No wonder there's so many wrecks. Enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work. U hang in there

[@freedomfan4272]

Traffic deaths in 2021 was sky high compared to previous years

[@bhahn70]

They always pass me in the construction zone on I-10 in Cali. Makes me a nervous wreck.

[@bigholli8449]

My rule is. It only takes a second to add hours to your day. So take your time and do it right

[@tommyhumkey1044]

Just went through that construction yesterday

[@musicman4782]

The term I use for double parking is creative parking.

[@robertduffin455]

Thanks again Dan Another interesting video and wise words from a experience owner operator You and Bailey stay safe on your travels 🌵🇬🇧👍

[@clhuke6494]

My father drove 36 years for Consolidated Freightways, so I was taught to respect semi trucks...... but I hate to say, the era of the professional truck driver is long over, here on the west coast (I-5), I have witnessed semi trucks doing 80+ mph just feet (sometimes less than 10 feet) from the backend of a vehicle, I just cringe thinking what could happen......... okay, enough of my rant.....

[@DrivingWithDon]

I totally agree. One of my pet peeves! I feel if the DOT really wanted to crack down on something, this is one thing that could really make a difference as opposed to someone going over 15 minutes on their 8 hour clock!

[@Pete-from-Tn]

I-30 should have an extra lane both ways. Needed it in the mid 90's for sure need it now. Same as I-40 across Tn to NM.

[@Jesse-le9bh]

Thanks for the ride Dan. I always enjoy. Blessings

[@garyskowbo3564]

Thanks for sharing another great video with us Dan! The ol cat was singing a beautiful tune 😎

[@adamprost6024]

You are a good driver stay safe

[@michaelwebb4833]

Your driving safe not slow keep on trucking Dan and Bailey

[@franciscosandiego3026]

What is up dan and that little red Corvette. From the imperial co California.

[@SuperTruckerdan]

lol Thanks for watching

[@MrJim0823]

Thanks Dan

[@davebeckner1319]

I find that 2 lane down thru the hills alot more relaxing Especially with the short day you did. I do it with 80,000 pounds all the time I would love to do it with a light load you got. Beautiful country that way

[@leroymorris6036]

As long as you get there on time who cares how fast or slow you drive, safe is good.

[@Oheeeoh]

Safe travels Dan and Bailey!

[@tomcox4842]

Thanks for truckin Dan and thanks for taking us along.

[@ladyb1777]

I’m with you Dan. Just wait til we get out of the construction to pass but it seems they just HAVE to pass in the tightest spot. We’re already keeping an eye on the 4 wheelers that are scared to ride next to the wall 🤦🏽‍♀️😂

[@davidwpinkston4226]

liked hearing the peterbilt

[@poppydc43ify]

Dang! Found myself up on the wheel with you in your construction zone. LOL

[@heathercorbin9191]

I go through there once a week see a lot of mirrors swiped off idiots in left lane in a hurry but you’re right not much room in there

[@bnelson313braveheart]

Glad you made it. Let the youngins drive the 600+miles.

[@areyes1979ar]

Hello Dan and Bailey!!! Dan you got this construction zone or not you and Bailey got this lol 😆 you two have safe travels my friends please keep the videos rolling.....

[@JMAC-rs6ey]

Looks great 👍 safe travels Dan

[@jbbatulis3513]

Heading to Altoona Ia, I grew up in Altoona PA….Safe travels and a good nights rest…

[@TheDaf95xf]

Morning Dad & Bailey. 🐶 Well said about the seeding trucks 🤣 Take care as always cheers Stevie 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@johnferreira2044]

How's it going Dan , truck and trailer looking good , For sure these guys run way too fast and are really not getting anywhere. I have tested it in my time , out there in the open range You might get 15 miles 20 miles further down the road , You made a good choice , I wouldn't Have run them windy roads trying to save 85 miles , Good old Shreveport Louisiana , back in the day I hauled a lot of material out of there and brought it all the way back to the Northwest Seattle Washington and took it in to Canada, The outfit was called bird and son , Don't know if they're in business today , be safe take care yourselve DAN

[@larrypate2683]

That’s the old Kelly’s truck stop keep safe Dan and Bailey

[@brianschneir2158]

Good day Dan & Bailey, I was thinking you should have a custom hood ornament of Bailey on the hood. Just a thought 🤔. Take care

[@southernstyle067]

I'd say " I'll drive fast when you start paying for the fuel or ticket" 😆

[@SuperTruckerdan]

True Thanks for watching

[@dajones1128]

How True. Slower means better MPG

[@JMAC-rs6ey]

Great video Dan thanks for sharing

[@seagullsbtn]

I85 SC from about mile 70 to NC border is an awful construction zone just like the one you show. I only pass on straight sections if I can get well passed the other vehicle real quick

[@sergeantmetalhead417]

It's scary the way people go flying through construction zones

[@chuckyf-u2395]

Mainly these company trucks...because that's the only time they can pass anyone

[@devtrash]

Did you notice the speed limit? 60MPH! Way too high.

[@jimtimmons6497]

you couldve always taking 2 in straps and wrapped them around the bottom buckets to keep them pulled in

[@rolfsinkgraven]

Those packed parking's are real fender bender areas pfft.

[@McHenMike]

I look forward to your videos.

[@LT.X380]

Interesting video. Stay safe my friend. God bless you. 🙏

[@nfm1984]

i've never seen dumpsters in the median like that- hopefully people use them

[@dancrafton89]

It will be nice when Arkansas gets their part of I 49 done. My wife and I was going to Little Rock one time and we got to the Conway exit and the GPS said to get off at the Conway exit to 64 and we didn't do it and got about two miles down I 40 and the traffic was stopped when we got up to what had stopped the traffic a truck had turned over with a load of cabbage on it it was all over the road. They had a big front end loader out there scooping it up. I told my wife the next time that thing said to get off we was over to do what it said and not think it had got crazy. Stay safe and God bless. Dan

[@gregmonhollen4327]

I love to hear the sound of the turbo have a good day Dan

[@bobbie157]

You seem to be a calm sensible driver I know what traffic is like

[@noseeum6385]

Thank you for your safety and diligence in the driving you do daily. I appreciate your concern for all drivers in your environment. I wish your attitudes were more prevalent than facts would indicate.

[@fusotanzania8174]

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[@mongomay1]

I have noticed a difference in professional drivers and the ones that do not plan and push the clocks trying to get to a facilities dock hours. Mfgs I believe are part of the problem wanting to get 16 hours of dock time in 8 hours. I used to have to ask and arrange for deliveries to be allowed after the 2pm receiving hours working maintenance and getting at risk spares in on time. I would have to do all the companies receiving and financial procedures before I could release the truck from the dock.

[@jamesburkham1359]

You came buy my farm . We have a small farm just north of 30 scales at Hope. Be safe.

[@aa3nk]

When I had a cattle ranch down in Grapevine, AR I used to go up to Conway, every week, for the auction. I-30 is never good, I'd use US 79 to get down to Texarkana. On the uptick, all of the roads you need to get to Jasper are pretty good from Shreveport. Probably not so much fun with the truck but on a motorcycle the trip from Ft. Smith, south to Texas, is very pleasant. Haha, did you see Toad Suck on your way to Little Rock? What a hoot!

[@Cognacvsop1873]

Good answer

[@stephenwilkinson2030]

Didn't notice any speed limits displayed through the construction site. In the UK we have a set speed limit in motorway (freeway) usually 50 mph HGV, s are limited to 56mph Max and in some areas they will be directed to stay in the inside lane only no overtaking with speed and traffic cameras in operation 24Hrs. It can be a pain because some sites are 25 miles long. Great vlog.

[@freedomfan4272]

Sometimes the speed limits are on those big LED messages boards not on speed limit signs

[@chuckyf-u2395]

Dan doesn't drive slow...ran with him once, and I had a hard time keeping up

[@SuperTruckerdan]

I remember that. Thanks for watching How you doing

[@chuckyf-u2395]

@@SuperTruckerdan good brother...getting ready to renew my license next week

[@jonsolomon4814]

I was down through that area last July heading to Dallas Fort Worth and there was more construction in Arkansas than I had ever seen! I went back through on I-20 and it was better for me, plus the bridge in Memphis was still closed man that was a mess! Take care

[@marcuspegues9436]

I go through that construction zone often. I hate it! Its too narrow

[@jamessimms415]

Long time ago used to visit a late Aunt who lived in Little Rock so I’m familiar w/LR roads. I-49 is suppose to be built between Ft. Smith & Texarkana but it’ll be decades before it’s completed. It’ll be fought by environmental groups & lawsuits. Best bet would be to four lane & bring to Interstate standards of the current road.

[@chrislewis6488]

I'll use both lanes in that narrow construction areas f those steering wheel holders.I would just be passing them again on the other side anyways.

[@PenelopePeppers]

Ahh....These are days when you and Bailey can get takeout Pizza and watch a Movie to relax :) :) :) After you dustbust and give her a good no shedd bath ...lol !!!

[@dennismckown4951]

driving thru downtown Chicago sux, when you hit road construction, going north. sometimes it goes from 3 lanes to one

[@chickey333]

Boy ain't that the truth! Was thinking the same thing watching him drive through Little Rock there. There's a semblance of being the same but nowhere near as dangerous, hair-raising and terrifying especially during rush hour which is pretty much most of the day anyway. 😱

[@adco]

Good run

[@MidwayGuy]

If you drive the speed limit in that construction zone for 10 miles, it will take 10 minutes to get through it. But if you absolutely have to drive the hammer lane at 65mph, you'll get through a 10 mile construction zone in 9:14. A whole 46 seconds of savings in 10 miles.

[@okay5267]

Say you drove 500 mile today.... Leave Buffalo at noon going 55mph & you will park at 9pm... OR.... you leave at noon going 65 & park at 7:45.... right? ........... let me look at something different & let’s say half of the 2250 miles a week you drive is at highway speeds going 74 instead of 65... you were parked and relaxing instead of driving for an extra 109 hours that year from driving 9 over. Or 160 hours a year if you go from 55 to 65 Running 1200miles a week at those speeds

[@MidwayGuy]

I was talking about construction zones. How many miles of that 2250 in a week is inside a construction zone. 5%? Tops?

[@Neverdie242]

I live near that construction zone and have to go through there a time or two every week, never let a set of pups pass you in that construction zone, they will knock your mirrors off and they will never know it unless you have it on camera.

[@dosswatson7145]

Dad is with you.

[@SuperTruckerdan]

Always Thanks for watching

[@stretchingmileswithstretch7227]

I absolutely dread that stretch of interstate & unfortunately I seem to run it quite often. If drivers would just be patient & single file through there it wouldn’t be so stressful. I think it’s only like 6 miles, but you’re right it’s very tight through it

[@geraldlessard7446]

Thanks, Dan. Safe travels.

[@DrivingWithDon]

I'm right there with ya on those skinny construction lanes. There's some on I35 between OKC and Denton. Like you said, you don't have much room for error and then some jackleg comes flying by riding the centerline! Then they like to complain about 4 wheelers! But then again, I feel the same way toward them as I do those who follow too closely!

[@travisstoneking4049]

Defensive driving is the only way to drive a semi truck. ✌🏼

[@bigunone]

I was breathing shallow for ya, going through that construction zone. One of the reasons I try to avoid driving at night are construction zones your stuck with no way out!

[@13699111]

Great video thank you for posting

[@zenrando]

Your blinker is on gradpa LOL.

[@irongoatrocky2343]

Dan sometimes you can get there a bit faster by going a bit slower! Its their ticket if they get caught speeding! and a hit to their wallet and safety record as well! I know in WA State traffic fines DOUBLE in construction zones as well no questions asked!

[@davidanddiana7173]

Yes sir cool video Dan 👍

[@esj1026]

See it more and more everyday Dan. Trucks in a big hurry, speeding in a construction zone. It is needless and pointless. You are not saving any time. It’s like if they slow down they’re afraid it makes them less of a driver.🤷‍♂ I tell new drive, slow down in anticipation of what might go wrong. Give your an out and stopping time.

[@skipperandy2199]

I agree, I too have to navigate lots of construction zones in and around Chicago, there's always someone in a big hurry, sad, as when we get the snow up here, these are sadly the same guys in the ditch. I'll take it slow and careful and get where I'm going. As a former heavy wrecker driver in a previous life, I have personal experience getting them out, and they always have some story. Yeah, it's their own fault sadly, but sometimes they take us with them, and that's even worse.

[@steves9600]

You made good time !

[@CowboyTrucking61]

Are they working on putting I49 all the way down to Shreveport from Ft. Smith....

[@PenelopePeppers]

You need a Dustbuster and Bailey needs some No Shedd Shampoo .....lol :) :)

[@keepingthedevilinmyrearview]

That one is ruff.. hopefully it's done...