Sydney to Brisbane and back!

[@allyboy8]

The more tiredness is due to your new diet Ken. Your body will get used to it. Takes a little time. Another top video. 👍👍

[@thehomelesstrucky]

I couldn’t understand what was going on lol

[@74_pelicans]

My favourite video of the week, cheers cobba😊

[@greghurrell9694]

hi there as a retired truckie life is good and after being on long haul i had a similar problem with my diet. my old mate who is no longer with us who taught me how to drive and tarp as well as all things trucking.all my years were tarped as it was prior to refers b doubles etc. my old mate taught me to have one good healthy meal per day around normal dinner time, then a snack or two, back then coffee was the go. i tried that and it worked all my trucking life. saying that sometimes its not possible. keep those vids coming its great as i can reminisce how i done it to all the regulation that are there today. keep safe

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Thanks mate

[@dalemiller5893]

Hi Ken,with all the klms you do in a week it definitely would give high blood pressure, in days gone by ordered a pot of coffee every time now that's why my blood pressure went through the roof and by the way don't forget to have your prostate checked. Cheers DM.

[@brucepeppinck9988]

Looking forward great 👍 driving truck Kenworth 👌👌👌👌🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍💯💯

[@robitybob6820]

I smile every time I watch these videos. Nice stuff 😀

[@barryparrish9692]

Mate people like you is what makes this such a great country

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Thanks mate

[@legend7ify]

.......G'day Ken, I'm 81, had hypertension in my late 20s, switched to black coffee no sugar, Helga's multigrain, unsalted butter (Western Star) and blue-berries. I like the occasional eye-fillet and veggies. I know eating is very hard with the miles you do and I have nothing but admiration for your efforts. Try to avoid preservatives and processed stuff (it really is not food). The iced coffee and snack-bars are a huge sugar trap. I like "baker's shop" home-made pies. When I am not too lazy I go to Cairns Rusty's markets for fresh produce and make a good cook-up. The Asian herbs are magnificent. Eggs are also great, bananas are full of Potassium, Vegemite=B complex. Love your videos. Cheers and best wishes, Malcolm.

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Thanks Malcolm,… I’ve taken all of your advice on board

[@colinl9018]

You can buy your own blood pressure pump from pharmacies Ken. Take it on the road with you and test bp whenever you want or if you feel a bit iffy. I bought mine about 5 years ago from priceline chemists but i think most of them will carry them, i paid about $70. Ive just retired from driving rigids and bp was a problem along with a dicky ticker. I've had to have annual medical since i got crook just to keep my licence. Over now but i still check mine twice a week at home....and some days it scares shit out of me. Stay safe Ken.

[@garyquelch888]

Kenny all your tips you tell us I listen and then I follow them to a T …bro you should start a business teaching the new drivers to heavy road transport 👍

[@rooster4429]

Haha love the pawing at the ice coffee glass! Gold!

[@sharynbender2572]

thank you kind sir for a nother great video all the best to the newly weds

[@villainjohnnoel8075]

Hi from France, great little video.

[@Countryboy52]

Thanks for another great video Ken.

[@captainmort]

Great vid and thanks for letting me come along for the ride. Very familiar territory to me as I work in the rail yard next door to your depot in Brisbane and have done for the last 30 years. Good to see what happens over the fence and often wondered what those red and green lights were about. Know how hard it is to have a good diet when you are away on an interstate job too. Keep it safe mate and I might see you out there one day.👍

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Thanks mate

[@peterhinds9057]

Love to go back driving, but I love to sleep at night 😊

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Me too!lol

[@hookshooks]

Thanks for the video's Look after yourself Mate, Safe travels.

[@roberthocking9138]

Great video, well done on the lifestyle changes. I was a castrol rep who had to do the same, plus I became lactose and gluten intolerant and it takes a lot of self discipline and planning to eat that way on the road. That’s why I never called it a diet, just a change in what I ate.

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Yeah,… same here,… it’s not a diet

[@jamiebeverley9705]

Hi Ken, you made me laugh mate, your hand on that flavoured milk section, I know what your going through because I drink to much milk also, but when your driving it makes me content even though I know to much is not good. Keep at the good work mate, I found your channel a few weeks ago and I love it, take care Ken, we are with you every kilometer you do.🙏🤝👍🇭🇲

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Thanks mate

[@RobertRichards-jm1yb]

Hi mate I’m not a trucker but I like all your videos keep up the good work and safe travel ing take care

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Thanks 👍

[@shannonboan519]

Lindsay's look like a good outfit to work for. I've been off the highway for a little while now but if I was to come back out I reckon I might give Lindsay's a try. Thanks for the great videos. Keep them coming 🤙👍

[@domm4918]

Ken, Great videos , I have said it before the music suits like all get out, Cheers!, Stay safe!!

[@thehomelesstrucky]

I was a bit worried about this one,… what do you put with night driving,… but it turned out ok

[@elisemcclymont8029]

Seedless grapes are great for this and taste great as well

[@ALJ-1234]

Another good one mate! And keep up with the healthy eating. It will pay off.

[@scottsyoutubevideos]

always gives me goosebumps when i see you turn up at my depot in brissie.... :-)

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Lol,…don’t be ridiculous,… I’m not a movie star lol

[@ronniebraine9692]

Great videos. Enjoy them very much. Great to see you are looking after your health. Safe travels!!

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Thanks mate

[@harrybevan4853]

Good one again mate, gee I miss the road try not to stress about the B.P. cause that will just put it up even more, ok mate until next time keep safe. Harry.

[@johndodd1362]

G’day Ken Good stuff mate. It’s hard to explain how sometimes you can run with the wind and other times you start to get doughy after 100km. I guess we aren’t spring chickens anymore haha. Keep smiling mate and keep rolling the kms JD

[@thehomelesstrucky]

30 minute sleep can get you probably 4 hours down the road lol

[@jesstill7833]

Hi Ken proud of you for choosing water it’s good for you ,,,Any way how are you going my old mate how’s blood pressure going I hope it’s down isn’t it funny everything that’ tastes good is no good for us but keep plugging on and you will get there great Video stay safe cheers ❤️💪👍🙏😀🦘🇦🇺

[@simonhenry3815]

Good and healthy choice going for the water bottles there Ken, I seen how much you want to drink that ice coffee though mate!

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Lol

[@geoffriseley1892]

Hi Ken, you need a selfie stick for your phone, save holding your phone up all the time. You can buy one of eBay pretty cheap. Thanks for the videos, enjoy watching them, even the misses likes to watch them. All the best and keep up the great work.

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Thanks,… I actually have one but don’t use it as much as I should lol,… I’ll start using a bit more I think I’m glad the girls are enjoying the videos also

[@ESPSJ]

Nothing worse than pulling into somewhere to get food and coffee only for there to be zero spots to park! Although sometimes you have to be creative with parking too 🤣

[@Matt-0079]

Great video ken . Great editing to loving the content

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Thanks 👍

[@mrbrown7224]

Get plenty of water in you. Hydration is important. Drink 2L min water a day. Body will work better

[@williamsmith5514]

Water Hydration is a big thing for me Ken . Try to drink at least 2 Litres a day , it helps to stop most of that drowsiness .truckies don't do enough recreational excise .

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Thanks mate,… drinking a lot more water than I used to

[@markbailey2713]

It’s the lack of sugar mate. Stick with it.

[@kenem1946]

Congratulations on your diet control ... well done! You are ok to have a sandwich and flavoured milk from time to time, not just ALL the time. 😄 You'll have to send photos to your wife so that she recognises you when you arrive home. Keep up the good work and as always, looking forward to the next video.

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Thanks mate,… I loose a ton of weight when I’m home,… it’s working here alone and unsupervised that’s the problem lol

[@fyiaustralia9686]

Loved this, great timelapse and detail on the pre-journey checks. Looks like everyone else had a quick coffee at Chinderah!

[@jasonpeacock7780]

just get a battery blood pressure machine from the chemist .only cheep and they record your readings.

[@jeffuphill8874]

Great video as usual , thanks

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Thanks

[@justin_mathew_kenny]

Fantastic video ken, cheers! May I ask, may be you could let us know in your next video.. are you required to pull into every weighbridge that you come across? Thanks 👍🏾

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Ok,… I’ll put that in thanks

[@garrywoods159]

Hi Ken, another great video - I’ve had a similar thing too with the high blood pressure and high cholesterol thing which was linked to being a bit overweight but my problem was portion control with my meals as well as too many pies & sausage rolls. One of the many drawbacks to delivering fuel around closing time was they’d offload all this food from the hotbox instead of throwing it away and in turn I was packing on all this extra weight because I couldn’t bear to see food being thrown away.😂 I see on FB that Lindsay’s got a few of Scott’s trucks and trailers - have you’s picked up much of they’re work?

[@thehomelesstrucky]

They bought nearly all of Scott’s gear I think,… and a good deal of the work

[@gsd4me00]

You are a funny bugger. I had to laugh at the shot of the flavoured milk fridge, then you going for water. Good choice though as none of us drink anywhere near as much water as we really need. It would be a lot cheaper if you buy packs of it from supermarkets, I buy small packs of lightly sparkling water as well from Aldi. If you can get it really cold it is very refreshing and a much healthier substitute for a fizzy drink. You must pass a few roadside fruit stalls on your travels, they would be a good place tp pull up to something really fresh. You don't have to stop all the rubbish food, just cut down a lot and you'll be right. Are there many other drivers' there doing the tramping work as you do? I reckon Lindsay's would be quite happy with that arrangement as they don't have to schedule a home trip for you every week and can just keep you going where they need you to go. I see that Lindsay's have stumped up the money to take over Scott's goods and chattels, time will tell how it works out.

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Thanks Dave

[@Brastuy]

G'day mate, love your videos, could you explain how the different weigh stations work, Mt White, Marulan ect, as you pass thru them, I reckon it'd be good advice for new drivers, thank's mate

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Ok will do

[@TruckingwithChopper]

It would definitely be the lack of sugar etc. in your diet. Treat yourself with an iced coffee once or twice a week. If you go cold turkey you’ll crave all the foods you’ve given up

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Thank god for that!… thanks David lol

[@carlray7224]

29 minutes well spent - enjoyed the content. Editing skills are coming along nicely and reflected in the finished product.. Perhaps a visit to a dietician recommended by your doctor Ken might be worthwhile because pretty obvious food is one of your lifes genuine pleasures. Maybe even portion sizes could provide a trade off to see you still get the occasional flavoured milk hit.

[@thehomelesstrucky]

I was becoming a problem drinker lol but I think I have it under control now lol

[@carlray7224]

@@thehomelesstrucky 😂😂😂

[@mr_j83]

Great Video! I’m thinking of getting my MC license. Greetings from Melbourne

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Best of luck!

[@erhanuzdilli9788]

That wedding was at Cabarita Park correct... Cut down on sugar and salt gradually eat dark rye bread mix soft drink with half soda water you see a difference in your weight as well. If loose some fat you loose some health problems as well. Take care drive safe see ya on the next one.....

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Yes,… the wedding was there,.. then party on at the Rocks lol

[@joycemyamazinggarden427]

Beautiful video honey, but this time I think you're running fast... heheh slowly lang please! I'm scared of hon, it seems I'm travelling together with your trip LOL 😊😅🥰, Take care always, I ❤️ U. By the way, Congratulations! to a new couple.

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Salamat mahal ko

[@davidmonro3270]

Most chemist shops will test your blood pressure anytime, no charge.

[@doctor1946]

you can get really cheap bottled water from Aldi Ken...try sparking water too

[@thehomelesstrucky]

I tried the sparkling water,… didn’t like it… lol

[@doctor1946]

@@thehomelesstrucky surely you can have a flavoured milk twice a week.

[@roggerskibet5524]

Hello homeless trucker, could you please do a vedio of your journey on how you began to where you are now as a truck driver. Your vedios inspire me and this is what i want to retire doing.

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Ok mate,…

[@domm4918]

Ken Look after yourself, unfortunately we can't go down to Repco for a parts change over.!

[@johnhaffenden9576]

That was good news, why is that healthy food looks so bad, but sometimes you have to bite the bullet, keep safe regards John

[@johnchandler3103]

Great video Ken

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Thanks 👍

[@codzy3532]

I had to change my eating habits too hated it but if you change yours your body will get used to how healthy your eating an will like it....your blood pressure will stay down 😊

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Thanks mate,… it’s a challenge lol

[@Afrodizyak47]

Hi Ken and thanks again for your posts, Just something that intrigues me, is the operation of the automatic transmission in the KW. Now well into my 70's, would it be possible to show something about it on start up and on hills, both up and down. Never having seen one in operation, though I am familiar with 13 & 18 speed Road Rangers but disliked Spicers lol.

[@camerongb]

In the automated road rangers they work the exact same as you'd expect, however most drivers choose to use them in a "manual" mode to select gears up and down hills as the trans computer often gets it fairly wrong and you end up crawling lol heres a great video on it kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpaykIxsnpyFg5I I should say the newer ones do not have a clutch at all.

[@Afrodizyak47]

@@camerongb Thank you Cameron; most appreciated.

[@thehomelesstrucky]

I’ll put a little bit on for you mate

[@Afrodizyak47]

@@thehomelesstrucky Thank you, Ken, Hope your BP improves and please take care of yourself and your health.

[@johnjordan4647]

Hey Ken if you are not a diabetic I found grapes are good whilst you are on the road. Thanks for the video mate

[@thehomelesstrucky]

I’m on the grapes now,… just snack on them through the night

[@lard_lad_AU]

Bloody hell, that parking area at halfway creek looks rough

[@tinasteer2507]

Totally agree.

[@tinasteer2507]

Never not eat as you may add diabetes to your list. Keep an eye on the blood pressure first and foremost but don’t panic if you have high reedings now and again. A little tweak here and there will make a big change. Don’t eat food you haven’t eaten before eat food you like. You won’t stick to your plan if you don’t like what your eating. I will agree with you when at the end you said you may be tired because you haven’t eaten. Don’t do that again you need fuel or your going no where just like your truck. Play it safe mate. Hope you had fun at the wedding.

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Yes you’re right,… I gotta work out how to get some energy in my diet without the sugar,… I don’t actually starve myself,… just eat a bit less that’s all

[@brucepaterson6731]

I don’t suppose you do much walking with your timetable, but a bit of cardio should do wonders for your heart. Good luck with it all ken, another nice video!

[@roy8130]

agree,he'd be hard pressed to fit some cardio into his busy days

[@Jhampa108]

2:56 😂 dont give up mate

[@MrSango123]

love the music

[@lifebehindthewheel8248]

K&S don’t like us doing video haha

[@gsd4me00]

There's another bloke at Watson's who recently got chatted, but luckily all he has to do is change things and not film in certain areas.

[@ShaneTLong]

That Volvo smoked ya a couple of times, but yeah ya got him. 😂

[@thehomelesstrucky]

lol,… finally

[@tkx86]

Just pulled into Marulan BP at 01:40. my go to for a quick bite and coffee and felt like a dare ice coffee and noticed the bastards have gone el cheapo see through plastic bottles now compared to the cloudy plastic of the past. Was not to happy because they make a half decent toilet on the go if needed.

[@MajorLazer182]

Do you prefer driving at night or day?

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Night,… got the road to my self

[@MajorLazer182]

@@thehomelesstrucky I feel ya, here in Germany roads are be extremely packed in the daytime, I prefer having the road by myself at night too

[@jaspas6744]

G'day Ken, good for you looking after your health. Just a quick question, do you get to choose your own truck ie bonnetted or cab over? Or is that dictated by the company? Cheers

[@thehomelesstrucky]

No,… the company picks out what they want you to drive but I’m in this truck all the time

[@georgedunn2450]

Hi ken , stick to your guns you’ll get there and probably feel better when you get used to your new food plan , keep it upright mate

[@nicoleturner2526]

Like your truck that’s my dream to be a truck driver

[@andreajenkins2545]

Looks scary when you pass other Trucks .

[@darrylmackie9184]

The Bloke giving The Bride away, looked at The Groom a bit sideways! The Bride Looked Beautiful.

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Lol,… look after her mate or I’ll come looking for you lol

[@pablowvangreenlow7430]

High blood pressure can be from to much salt . Any tips for someone thinking of going from heavy rigid into a semi ? I got my semi licence but never drove them on the road yet .

[@thehomelesstrucky]

When turning at intersections,… take them a little wider than you do in your rigid,… it’ll come naturally later and you’ll be doing it in your car as well lol

[@pablowvangreenlow7430]

@The homeless trucky. what about backing the trailer up ?? I work in construction industry so can be tight spots

[@petershute3580]

Watermelon is good for lowering blood pressure

[@romangrzincic7756]

Great video you are a very handsome man

[@thetravellingtriker2410]

Halfway Creek, that place is not the best as a truck stop, it's been there forever. I am seeing more and more Cab Over's these days as well.

[@kwokka666]

Ay try some of that( Power Pollen) guy talks about on the night shift radio show triple M (Luke Bona) should help you with better sleep and more energy to go with your new diet,, it's worth looking into do some research on and give it a go cheers KEEP ON TRUCKINGGOOD

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Thanks mate I’ll have a look at it

[@jasonbuxton-lb3ey]

Keep away from them sandwiches mate haha.wat about them low carb wraps or wholemeal wraps .Keep truckin 👍

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Lol,… I’m on the wraps now,… they’re not bad

[@jasonbuxton-lb3ey]

@@thehomelesstrucky Yeh I had to get on them mate ..getting to fat on the bread lol stay safe👍

[@michaelmccormack2460]

Don’t you have to go through all the rigmarole like you don’t Woolworths docs with the backing onto the thing and clipping it in and then getting out and putting clipboards in standard beside the dock I got it down pat and that Woolworths place I eye-opener if some of the stuff comes out garbled mate what do you do talk in to it

[@leem2196]

Woolworths ramps and loading bays are beauties, not only will you rip the legs off trying to use them, they have a clamping system which grabs onto the bumper bar and tries to tear it off. Regards Steven.

[@thehomelesstrucky]

I do a little bit of DC work but not much anymore

[@jordanlee1243]

Another good one do u run on a 14 hour book

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Yes,… it’s a bit easier to work with,… I went back to a 12 hour but you actually seem to work harder than everyone else lol

[@DevilLunitic]

Hey Ken i don't know if you heard but the depot in Bundaberg went up in flames a few gas cylinders blew up

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Yeah I know,… gas bottles was it?

[@DevilLunitic]

@@thehomelesstrucky yes news got around bundy saying it was gas bottles from the forklift blew up kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGrChGCkqrGFi8k

[@stewatparkpark2933]

You can buy your own blood pressure monitor from the chemist . Keep a record in a notebook .

[@robitybob6820]

On the phone, where I keep mine.😁

[@railvlogger1439]

It was good when they weren't speed limited

[@johnmiller622]

Did you take a photo of you in a suit to see how you scrub up😅

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Someone did I think lol

[@MrHappyUnicorn]

24:32 who sing That song

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Ge filter fish,… I can learn to fly

[@oobs35]

I enjoy your videos. Great content. I miss the linehaul. It's the salt they put on the sandwiches you buy if you want sandwiches minus the salt

[@jalpeshgoswami3358]

Hi ken

[@MrJustme1961]

Good luck with the new food, there would not be a driver out their who has not had to change their eating patterns,, Drivers life,, bad diet, bad back,, For me healthy bread to make my sandwich for the road, , low fat milk & a lot less junky snacks.. My eating portions I had to make them a tad smaller,,,, Me I am now on cholesterol meds & blood pressure meds,, To many years of hot chips & meat pies... What I do recommend is regular blood test to gain better picture what's happening in the body, I found out my iron level was low.. Will take a while for body to recover & be use to a new diet.... With your change of diet you be letting some good farts flying in that truck thankfully you drive alone..... LOL 😃😃😃😄😄

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Lol,… not really but my wee looks a lot better lol

[@mathewbodger1904]

Keep up the healthy eating, cut back on caffeine

[@MrHappyUnicorn]

2:23 what this song

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Alexgrohl,… hard way

[@shannonboan519]

Just wondering do Lindsay run electronic log books..?

[@thehomelesstrucky]

No,… not really,… I know of only two blokes using them

[@shannonboan519]

Do you get to keep your truck. Like one truck per driver.?

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Yes,… the linehaul blokes drive the same truck

[@fightforjustice3744]

It's not the milk, it all the sugar in those drinks. And cutting out the sandwiches, you are minimising your carbohydrate intake. Do some research on the KETO way of eating.

[@thehomelesstrucky]

I’ll do that,… thanks

[@christopherstrong880]

Soy milk and Almond milk bro and ice coffee better!

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Really!!!… I’m not enjoying this at all,… lol

[@Scott.V.Grube1]

The pain of transitioning to a plant based diet won't last long and if you make it, you WILL be a new man.🙂

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Thanks mate,… I’m giving it a real go

[@Al_Nunnery]

Break Break = Hello Hey Hi and Howdy 👋 Cleveland Tenn waivin a Hand ✋️ Sayin Peace ✌️ Love 💚 and 18 Wheelz or However Many Yee Got Over There.... Ten Roger 4.....

[@thehomelesstrucky]

👍🏻✌️

[@WayneCook306]

I see halfway creek is still full of potholes it was like that 4 years ago and has not changed, You would think they would seal that truck parking area.

[@thehomelesstrucky]

They’ll never change

[@WayneCook306]

Mate, you are having withdrawals from a lack of flavored milk.😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Lol,…

[@IanSinclair-nx6rw]

hey Ken it is a shame everything that tastes good is bad for you as we all get older .. when i drove i lived on choc milk , coke , sangers and pies and like you had i had seriously high BP and cholesterol and ended up in hospital having a stroke so i suggest any guy over 40 gets his BP checked regularly as most of us think we are bullet proof and that stuff only happens to other guy ... i was quick to realise what was happening and got to hospital quick and had brain clot dissolved within 1 hour ... i was lucky

[@thehomelesstrucky]

Very lucky,… hope my change is not too late

[@darrylwindle5331]

lay off the coffee dude, worst thing for ya with high bp.......

[@thehomelesstrucky]

I’ll cut down,… that’s all I can promise you lol