The Kenworth Is Broken In Kansas

The day is a great day, then a few things push me towards a crappy mood. Then our procrastination bites us.
Thank you for watching
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[@kevindiehl5541]

Don’t be so hard on yourself Kurt. Machines break, it’s inevitable. You did what you had to do, got your load delivered, and got home safe and sound. I call that a win. 👍 Keep it up! Thanks

[@patricialisa197]

yes thats a big win i agree

[@TERoss-jk9ny]

Yep! Anything man made can and WILL break now and again.

[@Knuckles5140]

That, "procrastination's a beep," and the reefer starting was too perfectly timed man 🤣🤣

[@garysuffern2142]

The town's in Kansas are great! You are so right Kurt! I love this country! I'm worried what is going on right now in my country..Patriots rock🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Your truck is the bomb💥💥

[@ritakinder4452]

my Dad always said that if the wind didn't blow in Kansas all the farmers would fall down!! I was born and raised in Kansas,

[@paulprigge1209]

Was a weekend warrior song for State. No I do not like the flatness lol

[@patricialisa197]

kasas is a lovely place to be ,but i hear the rats there are big as a cat lol

[@beyondthebooth4638]

I was the announcer for both nights of the Monona County Fair demo derby. I hope Warden and the kids enjoyed it!!

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

I went Saturday night, you had a few fights to break up. And good job at the announcing

[@beyondthebooth4638]

@@truckingwithschmidt7120 Thanks Kurt. Yeah, we knew you would be there so we decided to have a side show along with the demo lol

[@MAX999MAX]

Amazing as always thanks. God bless you

[@brianbelt7919]

You know it’s a good day when Schmidt post a new video

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank you

[@brianbelt7919]

@@truckingwithschmidt7120 anytime man I’ve been watching for a month now every video I watch just puts me in a good mood

[@jenniferricker4207]

My husband's truck is 21 yrs old too. Kenworth W900. Just keep fixing her up cuz these newer ones are crap!

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

I agree

[@geraldoreynoso5044]

Ya, man let it out because you're not alone brother! I don't know you but i feel like you are my little bit of therapy that people pay thousands for; so they don't lose their mind, temper, etc. Bro watching you keeps me from leaving this world; and never seeing my mother, and children, ever again. You give me reson not to lose my self respect as a man and father of 3 wonderful children that i want to see grow up and stick around long enough to become a grandfather.

[@timedmonds4983]

That truck's name is what you are traveling in, First Class she just needs love once in awhile. Give her some love when you get home and she'll be happy. Safe travels

[@bjuice59sk8er5]

Such a feel good channel “Squirrel “ keep the dream alive while taking care of business.I hope the best for you! Loved the respect to our heroes 🚛🇺🇸

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank you

[@charleshunt9217]

yes i enjoyed the week hope u did stay safe driver

[@littleroo340]

First Class looks pretty with orange ribbons 🎀 in her hair. 😁

[@robertmowery9596]

Things will work out with First Class and you'll be fine Kurt!! Think positive, stuff happens sometimes.

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

I got retired with a bad heart at 60. God I miss it after 37 years in a big truck.but a couple days ago on Christmas. I sure didn’t miss it.Set on money.My wife has a great job. Love this guys pace. If ya wanna make it to old age in Trucking adopt it.Guys whining about everything won’t make it.

[@dont9098]

Sounds like your feeling a bit left out Kurt, Unfortunately that is all part of the job, but it doesn't make it any easier. Chin up Mate, we all have those days and like you said, it will pass and things will be better. Love your channel because you tell it like it is. Take Care Mate

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank you, and your it will pass

[@toddjensen692]

I've got a few comments right off the bat: I was delivering a load of house logs to Heber, Utah, my cell died found a payphone at a old gas station, which would have worked but someone yanked the wires out. Those band clamps I've found a napa, car quest, and half the truck stops I've stopped at. What do you think they "learned" in kansas- must be big to name a town after it.

[@allenthomas1622]

Don’t be to hard on yourself for not being home for everything that goes on. Time will work it’s way out , I have 3 kids I worked all the time seemed like I was missing everything but I made it to what I could and all the big stuff. I worked 5,6,7 days a week and at least 3 or 4 of them were 16 hr. shifts in a factory. Well I’m 59 yrs old and been retired for 4 months, kids are grown but all live right next to us on the farm.So now is my time with them and the grandkids !!!! Live the best life God has given you !!

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Great to hear, enjoy retirement

[@TheSkcookie]

Nice turn cam angle! Love your Jake breaking as you drove by the peterbuilt dealer that had me wondering if you did that on purpose just show them what a First Class truck looks like!

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Lol no.

[@cindyspector5408]

Just started watching your channel. Really enjoying it. My brother was trucker for many years. Am understanding some of his frustrations now. I am retired from nursing after 45 years. Don't be so hard on yourself. I missed many holidays, ballgames etc. We do what we have to do. Anyway keep on trucking. I am enjoying the ride.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thanks for joining up

[@apolloniaaskew9487]

The new trucks are headaches because of the fuel Management technology, plastic and the thousands of sensors in trucks and cars. Today's people can't work in heat, and can't live without a computer and cell phone. Your rig is what most driver's like. No EGR, no DEF tank, a good solid rig.

[@jimb3541]

This a great vlog. I would never drive to this area in Kansas. Thank you. Have a great weekend and please be safe.

[@iandrew6347]

Stay safe and god bless you on your travels watching from the uk 🇬🇧

[@mikebonnett7730]

my heart goes out to you Kurt for what you are trying too do with being a family man and a truck driver. but I have been watching and hearing in your voice since you started doing the short trips trying too be home for every game and every tryout and just everything your kids are into and don’t get me wrong that is a very noble idea but you have two great kids that are into a bunch of different sports and other events too where you basically feel guilty if you aren’t home five nights a week and gone two days a week and it is totally eating you up even when you are home you aren’t getting rest and time too recover and reboot for the next week and you end up pretty much driving all over taking the kids too get something they need or want and going too ball games or trap shooting matches or band competitions and then at the last minute you need too rush around and get groceries and other things you need for the week in first class and get he ready and still try and be a husband and spend time with warden and you end up driving all night after you are completely burned out from the prior week and pretty much going nonstop while you were home and you mentioned a couple videos ago about if you are home for awhile you find yourself trying too hide from the family. I can see when you are on the road all you can do is think about getting back home then when you are home you are thinking about being back on the road so you can be home again for the next ballgame and you definitely don’t have any time to work on first class doing even the minor little things that can save you a lot of money as an owner operator. it is eating you up. your son and daughter are old enough too understand how it takes money to live and be able too have fun and you have too work in order to make that money and the job or profession that you like and are good at requires you too be gone and maybe only make half the games but it will allow you too slow down and enjoy your family time on the weekends or whenever you choose too be home maybe it is two week days so you can go to a game of both of the kids but I don’t think you can continue trying too be everywhere at once and not enjoying being anywhere. and I agree you can’t make enough money right now hauling grain locally so you could be home every night and if you got off the road and took a job punching a time clock especially a inside job like factory work it would tare you up even more and you would start resenting your family IMHO you just need to admit you are human and you can’t be everywhere you want too be it doesn’t make you less of a father or husband and I believe it will lead to you and them enjoying the time you can spend together much more

[@garyputman9694]

HI Mike! YOU are so right. That's one of the problems of being a truck driver. I did it for 23 years.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Ya they are definitely a busy crew

[@arneservatius8686]

When I was a kid growing up on the farm 1940’s. I could hear the steam engines running thru Pullman and Grand Junction Michigan. 7 miles to the East of the farm they were hauling ass 80 mph+. The Engineers and their Irin Horse is gone. I hope I will never miss a diesel. Arne Michigan 🤗🇺🇸

[@OneLife...Makethemostofit...]

I love how you keep it reel Kurt! Keep up the fantastic work mate!

[@mikerallo4851]

Great traveling with you Kurt thanks for the ride.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Welcome, thanks for watching

[@paulneuman2303]

Even a new truck will have hiccups. First class is still awesome truck with a fantastic driver, keep it up.

[@PrimeMoverVideos]

Things break, sadly. It's a shame that Pride in your ride costs so much🤣. Shes a beautiful truck with a great owner. Don't feel too bad stuff happens. Keep your spirits up, and be safe.

[@rayarnold8275]

Another awesome video thanks for sharing Kurt.It’s nice see you rolling more.taking more loads.Keep up those awesome videos I sure do appreciate god bless.Make me list grab what you need I come down for week work on truck stay safe thanks buddy

[@SG-ze9no]

You look so tired when you finally got home, first class will be all good. You looked upset about missing the activities at home, and we don’t blame you, so with that happening it seemed to dampen your day, don’t blame ya. I haven’t seen a pay phone for years, I was able to show my son one at a gas station, he was maybe 5-6 years old and then it was gone. We love watching your videos and we will still watch them whether you are home or trucking… thank you for sharing your day with us, hi to Mr. Opie the boss😊🐾🦮🚚

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank you as always , ya its hard to find them still working.

[@bryanjones3089]

Keep.your head up, glad you made it home safe. I feel what you're saying on the family doing stuff without you. It does hurt. Look forward to seeing 1st class all fixed up. Like they say , ain't nothing finer than a w9. Be safe and have a good weekend

[@ronstewart8680]

Hi Kurt we all go thru phases, they come, go. An each person's phases are different.. An 1st class is going thru 1, now brother 1st classes will too pass, with some good Ole TLC from you she'll keep respecting you with many more yrs/miles!! Just like a marriage.. I remember my Ole white 91 Pete 379 former SWIFT company truck, yes they ran large cars believe it are not, I have the photos, proof..They teamed them from El Paso, TX.- L.A., CA. pulling doubles on I-10. It was a real diamond in the rough but I saw potential in her, changed both rusty stacks in the dark at the Petro 1 nite, kept saying "I'll save over $2,000.00 a mnth, it's mine free, clear yes sir with your help lord!!" An the after photos remind me it was worth it, no regrets, it was licensed for 5 Southeastern states. An when she was finished I leased it to Packard transport, went out your neck of the woods, got a lot of 👍's!! So stick with it Kurt, God Bless you, family, Opie..

[@patricialisa197]

how long did you drive trucks for ?

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank you

[@burryhulbertjr1429]

She is sweet ride. N strait. Look forward to see her dolled up!! My face is 04 379 Pete exd hd long frame . Wid quad side kits. Yes I skate board operator. I cant drive at moment eyes are bad. More surgeries needed. But greatly appreciate your content. Especially dash driving stuff. It reminds me n just how much I miss d windshield n road n hood. Thankyou.

[@magoo9981]

I know that route well. Drove it for many years

[@donniehodge2548]

I liked the old trucks before those damn computers

[@patricialisa197]

computers makes it easy , unless you dont know how to operate it , do you drive trucks?

[@sylviareynolds8463]

You have a nice looking truck. Stay safe out there.

[@needmorecowbell6460]

Thats a nice truck man

[@burnnotice5086]

I went through Larned KS 4 months ago going up to Grand island to pickup a car I bought on Ebay Motors.

[@DieselDoc78]

Sounded kind of melancholy talking about the fam today. Glad you’re home so you can soak that in before you head out again. The sacrifices we make……

[@theminotaurtrucker2419]

I know that pain, I had my w9 do that a month ago except my upper part. 5 foot of stack timbered onto I-5. I had to replace everything all the way from to to under the truck every bracket I removed just led to more rust holes

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Ouch

[@danschneider624]

Sorry your broke down in Kansas. Im out running in IL and IN this week. Was hoping to catch a glimpse of 1st class 😁😉

[@timj3587]

You grabbed my fav choc milk. And yea that damn wind sucks so bad. Can't tell ya how many times it almost blew me over, scary.

[@donchastain4516]

🤣 had the same thing happen to my exshaut pipe in Texas one night.I thought it would last till I got back home to.But my straps where purple.😎Didn't care what it look like.I't worked.An old truck is like and old body,they break.I'm living proof.Well truck safe my friend I 'm outa here.

[@pablocruzz3099]

There's a phone booth in topeka KS at the greyhound bus stop.

[@jimfraraccio916]

Hang in there Kurt this week will be better than last. Heading east might be what the doctor ordered.

[@tomvarano3283]

Fix er up get the wheels rolling making money. First Class is a good old girl with many miles sunrises and sun sets in her future.she is just a little grumpy now. She needs some love. Your family knows how hard you work for them. Stay strong, stay focused. Stay safe.

[@robertbradford7892]

Those exhaust problems are minimal to me, there's parts everywhere... 👍👍

[@scottt1885]

sounds alright to me, don't let a tick slow you down, keep on

[@379-m5x]

I'm subscribing to thus guy .

[@Ronald-t4x]

Steve there is a doorman Peterbilt at 156 and 56 great bend kansas

[@martyflowers5009]

Just a minor setback keep your head up and keep on trucking

[@dnett6917]

Hang in there friend I know how you feel I have to get my truck afreightliner ready to go back to work battling with the government and state they need to stay out of our business tks Dave

[@dchawk81]

I learned about Kansas wind from Dorothy. I learned about Africa rain from Toto.

[@azeilm]

Pro tip. You what awesome AC and heat like a new truck replace your heater box. There are two great aftermarket companies that make the Kenworth heater box. shoreline manufacturing makes an all stainless steel box. jemali corp makes an all aluminum heater box. Both are awesome. Which ever one you chose, use the included plug piece to cap off the fresh air intake. Because your fresh air intake door is rusted and must likely not even able to close and seal properly anymore letting dirt fill your cores up.

[@bryanmccullough2993]

Turn off the heat to the heater box if not needed...this keeps the heat out of the truck..i also found that older trucks the fan speed becomes slower over time..high cool with high fan speed may be more efficient than low..i know it seem like everyone knows this..but medium fan speed in a older truck is like low and may freeze up in the dash.( or part way) ...

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

I've heard that's the way to go.

[@calendarpage]

I don't have any trucking experience, but I'm gonna go out on a limb and say, no, that's not gonna pass a DOT inspection. lol

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Lol

[@aa3nk]

I hate working on exhaust systems. But, a decent pair of gloves, penetrating oil, cutoff tools... and there's usually a way to solve the problem.

[@lizdini722]

Cola works well for cracking tight bolts. You have to let it soak a few minutes, but it works

[@brianlafave3837]

One thing to keep in mind. Chrome will not get you HOME otherwise hope you're enjoying your home time

[@ngohidepriscillawaya4190]

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[@jimandsniffers9408]

Were did you get your dog steps out I need to buy one for my k100E for my sniffers ❤️ believe me we all break down some minor and some huge God bless be safe ✝️🇺🇸

[@ngohidepriscillawaya4190]

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[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Snaggle paw on Amazon

[@brianwilliams309]

That side track is one of the reasons your name is Squirrel.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Lol yup

[@brianwilliams309]

@@truckingwithschmidt7120 yup some dirt road trucking is in your near future. I had my stack completely fall off somewhere on 95 in Georgia never did find it. That was one costly service call

[@JCA-Z]

How ya doing Kurt, now it's time to turn the negative into a positive, tell warden ya have to replace the stacks because of obvious reasons with new shiny 8 inch stacks 😬. I wouldn't doubt that water filled creator parking area that you were in helped cause the final break in the stack, i despise parking lots like that. Well you take care god bless stay safe and stay loaded.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

There we go. I'm not a big fan of 8s on kenworths but who knows.

[@avail1.]

did you know that Guntren backwards is "nert-nuG"🤔😆 A good load of necessary food product.🖐

[@scarlett-walker4908]

lol i would get 2 of those drinks ill put on in my refrigerator if you had one in your truck..you have KW900 like my brother now he thinking of selling it to get a PeterBilt im so upset about that 😞

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Lol

[@adambrunt7290]

Kurt you jinxed yourself at 21:10

[@CantWheelieBro]

At least it was something quick!

[@kwhopper5409]

Buy a 1/2 cordless impact & keep in the truck. Harbor freight earthquake is a beast

[@eugenesiedl8685]

You better take a picture of that Payphone that is an endangered species it might not be there next time you come through

[@toddjensen692]

Look on the side of the road for bailing wire.

[@douglaspeterson7602]

Ya know, instead of getting onto I-80 in York and going to I-29, you could keep going North on US-81 to Columbus, then 77 through Fremont to Dakota City.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Yup , done that a few times to.

[@damonbrenwald7658]

Dont it always happen, the tools you need are always at home!!!

[@marinadelich876]

Some days your the pigeon some days your the statue

[@patricialisa197]

thats true,my late dad was truck driver

[@amossnowdaharleyman9179]

Breakage: sure way to avoid things breaking is not use them. But if you use anything it will eventually need attention. Roadside fix got you home. Good enough.Fix what needs fixing and move on.

[@willj7621]

As long as your making money, so what. Still a sharp truck!

[@bruhbedrivin]

What percent tint do you have on your truck? Looking to get some darker tint on my w9

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

20%

[@da19570]

Great video sub to your channel big like.

[@thesearcherman6652]

Buy a Cascadia or Volvo. Let it go. The large trucking companies ain’t stupid. You are looking at 3 more mpg, and nowhere near the down time. You running a business or a hobby? Best regards.

[@michaelholden9580]

There use to be a Southwest truck parts in gunsmoke might save you a few bucks

[@imafriend1336]

Straight pipes hide annoying exhaust leaks,,,,,, you in dodge, my 71 needle nose is here near liberal

[@Ht1976.]

As Vice Grip Garage would say “thats fack tree”

[@patricialisa197]

more like , thats fack forest lol

[@kirktitgen2309]

She sounds beefy !!!

[@keepupwithspeedy]

ya i'm sure DOT will frown on those straps lol.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Lol

[@51hankyspanky7]

Duct tape! Duct tape! Fixes everything. 😁

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Lol yup

[@sandyg9228]

Don’t you run the reefer on continuous not start stop with a fresh beef?

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Nope, they just want it at 20.

[@richardhansen643]

Put some 8 inch straight pips

[@tate8020]

National beef in dodge is such a shit hole. Hated taking cattle in there

[@hewhohasnoidentity4377]

Exhaust leaks are no joke. A husband wife team I know had problems the day after Kenworth"fixed" a recall issue on the exhaust. They loaded in Memphis and she opened the curtain to wake him near Jackson and she couldn't get a response. She pulled over and he had a pulse but unconscious. She called 911 and they brilliantly told her the fastest way to get him help was for her to drive to just before Nashville . Ended up being carbon monoxide poisoning. He recovered to 60% of his prior self mainly breathing and concentrating issues. Unfortunately the airflow change after opening the curtain did serious damage to his wife. Brain scans show severe damage. She tried even cashiering at a grocery store and couldn't function. 6 years later and half a million in medical debt they chose to accept a settlement to end the legal posturing. The medical was paid and will be forever for related treatment and a trust fund to provide about 25% of what they were making. And this is a team employed directly for a pharmaceutical distribution company. They hauled literal truckloads of prescription drugs and were treated like that.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Wow

[@wbball15]

Expedient matriculation down the highways, Kurt.

[@derrickdeazonmurphy7082]

Well I'm a professional trucker and loaded up boxes

[@caronrobinson8335]

where are you going today

[@howardhendrickson2933]

Sorry Kurt but nothing will beat seeing first class infront of that sunset

[@klinkharleyguy9383]

First Class is still an awesome truck, even after her minor issues. She has a great driver behind the wheel

[@patricialisa197]

have you ever been on a first class truck?

[@klinkharleyguy9383]

@@patricialisa197 I've driven them

[@patricialisa197]

@@klinkharleyguy9383 do you still drive trucks ?

[@klinkharleyguy9383]

@@patricialisa197 not now, sorry to say

[@hughcox7001]

Don’t be too hard on your self , shit happens , and you can never carry all the parts with you that might break down ☹️ . First class still looks amazing

[@patricialisa197]

do you drive truck?

[@dondidykes5306]

Yeah but I sat for four days in a hotel and they couldn't get a new one in the shop but to make it worse my dumb ass didn't just switch on the intermediate and just go on home lol

[@dondidykes5306]

@@patricialisa197 no not no more I retired 12 yrs ago

[@banzaii6285]

On a positive note, Looks like a perfect excuse for 8" stacks... it's deductible😁

[@patricialisa197]

i dont think so

[@travisstoneking4049]

@@patricialisa197 it’s parts it’s deductible

[@isapsa45]

Funny story Kurt. One day I was driving through Kankakee Illinois and my 1965 Kenworth cabover and the universal joint went out right on the bridge about 100 yards from the Kenworth dealer. To make a long story short I was too poor to have it towed off the bridge so I walked down to the dealer and bought a universal joint and put it on while sitting on the bridge, a policeman came by and asked me if I was OK and I said Yes I will have it fixed in about an hour or less and he said OK just be careful and he went on. A sidenote I do not believe that a policeman would do that today he would make you call a wrecker and get it off the bridge.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Wow

[@hughstephenson2957]

I still say that given the choice between a brand new POS and an ole 379 or COE, I'm picking the old truck!!!

[@ronniewatterson6395]

As I have always said. A big beautiful ruck is like a beautiful horse. Groom it take care of it and it will preform for you. Let her go she lays down. My saying was if you ain't driving her you better be under her or she will lay down. Like the saying goes pay me now or pay me later. Later maybe very bad.

[@vigilantvoice9778]

Kurt, everything in life is temporary my man, keep your chin up. This too shall pass. Also, nothing wrong with your truck, the old girl has plenty of character to her! Keep on trucking buddy!

[@gregwilson5239]

Who would have guessed that a KZbin channel that I just ran across one day would have introduced me to such a good person. You are truly one of the good people in this world. Thanks for sharing your time with us.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank you, much appreciated

[@michaelsteinhoff6027]

When you're flyin' by the seat of your pants, nothin' sounds more official than a plan B!😉

[@virginiabarnett5937]

Seems like the roads there aren't any better than here in Indiana.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Nope