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[@tomjones974]

Hearing that alarm nearly ruined my weekend

[@ToddBab-ff2lm]

Hahahha

[@Darylvb]

All part of having a job, yes?

[@stephcolo]

😅

[@Luvs2Troll]

Me too fs fs

[@kerryhill2633]

Comment of the year so far 😂 happy healing 🖤

[@kkrytac3422]

that alarm may give some people a ptsd

[@konobonono]

i have it and when my friend has it he says that

[@pajlau]

It already gave

[@Mrfootball649]

At least it wasn’t over the horizon

[@cameraman55226]

The first time you hear it it's pretty chill but when you use it to wake up it is the worst chime ever made

[@TinaKucirek]

0:45 ​@@cameraman55226

[@Vexumy]

you can go past 12,000 lbs on the steer as long as your tires are rated for it. Most states have a max weight higher than 12,000 on steers (typically between 16,000 and 20,000) but most companies teach that the max weight of steers are 12,000 lbs because after the max legal weight of 34,000 lbs on drives and trailer axle groups the max out of 80,000 lbs is 12,000 lbs for the steers. If your total weight is under 80,000 and both your axle groups are less than 34,000 each you can run your steers to either what your tires are rated for, or what the max legal steer weight is where you are going.

[@smartass5599]

You can also add weight if you have a APU

[@dexterhampton4422]

I thought it was 12,500

[@PikaChu-fy5pt]

Depends on what your tires and axles are rated for. I hardly ever move the 5th wheel.

[@beastlydookie81]

Ive gone over scales at 14400 on the steers in washington, the tires and axles are rated for 14600 on my truck. all depends on what equipment and what state your in

[@lindabetts6667]

You people are amazing

[@undefinedstudios5133]

After a few years of watching you. I am know in trucking school and have my permit. Maybe one day ile see you in my travels. Keep it up Alex

[@bluemamba4239]

Just remember trucking school teaches you how to pass the dmv test. Be sure to apply for companies that take new drivers, they will also test you there too

[@DrMidnight-oz1rk]

And never shake hands with over the road truck drivers cause you know what they're doing in the sleeper when nobody's watching. That's another thing they don't talk about in trucking.

[@bluemamba4239]

@@DrMidnight-oz1rk 😂 huh

[@DrMidnight-oz1rk]

@@bluemamba4239 beware what your team driver is doing in the sleeper when you're drinking behind your back. Drivers should make the effort to take care of their business in the shower when they're away from the wife or girlfriend.🤔

[@bluemamba4239]

@@DrMidnight-oz1rk okay my 1st time with a company my trainer was a weirdo 💯

[@jsimmons6837]

Alex is great I’m also a truck driver and I love hearing his inputs on trucking.

[@7B7E7N7]

Bro we Love your videos! Keep it up!

[@JanKoneczny]

As a bus driver in Europe I really appreciate you show us the other side of being a truck driver. Be safe on the road!!!

[@RitahAnderson]

Hey, I really like your profile picture and if you let me, I would make such an amazing mural out of it! If you don’t mind one of your post could be my inspiring muse for an art project i’m working on for a client. You will totally get paid for it as well as a bonus also get credits.

[@cleric4265]

Awesome job. Thanks for your work Alex

[@vasiliykhmel777]

The reason he has a check engine light is because he has a paccar engine which is one of the worst engines for semi trucks right now

[@robertgardner4508]

All modern truck engines are junk.

[@brianjones8800]

Love it when you post new stuff. You had some pretty funny moments in this one: your imitation of the engine growl, kicking the hand crank down with your foot when you had to slide the fifth wheel 😂and when you were sliding the tandems and "kenny" shook like crazy! Love your videos, man!! Keep doing what you do! 👍 Can't wait for the next one!

[@ChristopherTohill]

Welcome to the grunt and groan show.

[@Unduplicatable]

*Grunt, grown, and giggle show*

[@BlueRidgePlaneSpotter]

“Alex noises trying to make it out of tight parking lot. Oh look a Burger King!”

[@DK107]

Alex is so funny.

[@racerjason2910]

Haha that's why we love Alex!

[@catharsis77]

I know it was a pain but it was very interesting watching you balance your load.

[@antoniobattle7081]

Great job 👏 👍

[@SteveSnowGO]

Alex must be running low on supplies, I couldn’t see any apple juice in his truck … 🧃

[@PiecesXCIII]

You came to my tiny little town in Michigan! I can't believe I missed you! :(

[@ItsJonBaca]

Truckers do not have it easy. Much respect.

[@DrMidnight-oz1rk]

They monkey around in the sleeper at night.

[@chesterpanda]

At my old job we used to coat a lot of castings from MTI and they’re eventually machined and used as truck parts for various parts of the truck and trailers.

[@scotts6632]

I constantly run 12,500 on my steers. The steer axle is rated for 13,200. I run 16 ply tires rated for 13,500.

[@wilE6764]

Should never have to move the fifth wheel Alex..only time is when you are super close to 80,000..been at it 16 years and think i did once..and if you have an apu you're allowed even more than that on the steers..with that gross amount you should be in the 6 -8 hole from the front..i can tell your tandems are back way too far

[@truckercowboyed2638]

It's on the drives not steers the apu sits at the drives not the steers.... technically it's a grace between the steers and drives but mostly drives

[@wilE6764]

@truckercowboyed2638 still could've just moved the tandems up with the weight he had on it..don't need to move the fifth wheel..he only had like 30,000 on the drives

[@wanghaf_Gl0yper]

His tandems are always so far back lol. Dude has no clue what’s going on

[@TheAutisticTrucker]

Depending on the weight rating of the tires, he should've been good to go without issue.

[@palouche]

Hey Alex, and fellow truckers. I've been out of cdl school for over 3 years now, and I just wanted to say there's an easier way to move that fifth wheel. You don't have to keep cranking it until it unlocks. First part you did right, put the legs down, and keep cranking until you start to hear air out of your suspension. BUT, when you go back inside your truck to unlock your fifth wheel, drop your truck's air suspension also. Now there should be a gap between your fifth wheel and your trailer, and the big part of the kingpin should hold the fifth wheel somewhat in the air. saves a whole lot of time and a whole lot of cranking.

[@CarlosMartinez-pt1ok]

This video is definitely peak Alex!

[@Jens.M]

The only thing I can't understand is: Shouldn't you take that serious when you have a "CHECK ENGINE" light?

[@scottmcmanis3121]

When your a company driver 😂 hell nah probably something emissions related. If it rolls and stops then your golden. Now owning my truck, it's a instant aw dam here we go

[@ngabotuyishime7075]

@@scottmcmanis3121real 😂 like ain’t wanna go yo damn terminal or truck stop if it moves am good

[@vincentwilliams2314]

@@ngabotuyishime7075😂😂😂EVENTUALLY you’ll roll into the terminal to get it looked at but in the mean time keep rolling

[@Muzammil_Hussain0123]

"No problemos vamos ahh ahh my spanish isn't that good we're gonna go and pick up next delivery" this is the most authentic attempt I have heard someone tried speaking spanish lol

[@caisenantle716]

that alarm remind me of my old stepdads alarm who never woke up to it

[@joemiranda8725]

Gay turn? Going wide. Giggling. That's why I drive solo!

[@sossteve66]

What’s with the quarter curtain on the window?

[@andironjack5321]

You inspired me to get into jobcorps for trucking. So in about 4 to 6 months ill have mu cdl and be ready to drive for s company

[@elijahwhaley1617]

Does job corps grant you CDL class A certification ?

[@johnboller7621]

Another good video!

[@wanghaf_Gl0yper]

You didn’t have to move the fifth wheel lol.. you waste more time every single day that anyone I’ve ever seen. And cry more too

[@brianjones8800]

You gripe, and yet, you continue to watch him 🤔

[@wanghaf_Gl0yper]

@@brianjones8800 it’s like rubber necking a car crash brother, this dude is cooked I gotta see it

[@TonyMontanaXx]

@@wanghaf_Gl0yperfacts. Dude is a grown man with max 6 functional braincells

[@Wilderbliss17]

@@wanghaf_Gl0yperwhen’s the last time you said anything positive? 🤏🏼🤭

[@BobMarley-xf2hw]

didn't realize that was world wide technologies till i saw RKW

[@dre_der]

seems perfectly ok with me... where do i sign up?

[@shaun2318]

Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock, tick tock, tick tock

[@l.ls.8890]

Alex you attempt to be very thorough at what you do so keep up the good safe attitude. We need more truckers on the road with your ethic, if we had there would be fewer catastrophic accidents.

[@davidmullins3802]

Need to find out if you truck steer tries are rated for 12,000 or 13,000 if you’re truck is rated for 13,000 for you steers you can haul 13,000 on your steers. My KW T680 steers are rated for 13,000 and run that weight most of the time, because of my fuel tanks. By the way you might want to start pulling up to the speaker I. The Cat Scales also. The weight is correct that far back.

[@anelevala]

"Check engine" light on, what's up with Kenny?

[@FredyLagos]

Your steers were legal, truck is rated for 12500 pounds all states allow 20k

[@clippy8984]

I don't understand, even if it is legal for 20k isn't he still over the rated limit for the truck itself?

[@gtavstepfordcounty1733]

Oh god that's the same alarm my grandma had

[@shawnwood9875]

Would having certifiable movable scales be more efficient so while you’re there loading up and don’t want to split the load you get the people that loaded it to reposition it?

[@mrsevenfold9702]

A lot of manufacturers offer it built in to the truck and trailer that comes up as a display for each axle as well as the combined weight of everything

[@JonathanSparks-ht4vq]

Saturday May 11th, 2024. I’m from Louisville Kentucky. Saw a GP TransCo truck merging from I-65 north onto I-264 east today around 2:30 pm. Would that have been you????

[@jerrybohringer4894]

If you know how to plan your trip, you don't have to do that. Stay in a truck, stop . I do not stay at customers overnight.

[@jasonsmith8760]

Hey ALEX, I just watched your video from last year about your Bday 🎂 and noticed that tomorrow is your birthday if I'm not mistaken, So Happy Birthday in advance, and thank you for your service man 🤝🏻🎉🎉🎉

[@chilledburrito]

I appreciate your videos and the insight and entertainment you provide to us normies ✌️

[@JarmelSingsKaraoke]

🔥🔥Have a Beautiful Saturday🔥🔥

[@JSRRADIO]

Oof I sound so weird on the phone haha oh well nice to be on this video alex buddy!!

[@LannyTv.c]

Smart guy with big brains is the reason so many people gets into trucking to do KZbin. Your videos are good tbh however, it's undeniable that this did influence 99% of the current industry flood, with (KZbin truckers) The truth is, This job is not to be glamorized the way it's been done and it’s definitely not for everyone. But on the other hand, which Human really care about how what they do affects the world? which goes to show why we here 😅

[@justincarrillo9228]

that alarm sounded like the beginning of a horror movie 😂

[@40TuberYou]

Same alarm I have. Startled me.

[@Austin.8150]

I have a trump alarm

[@bigiecheese919]

Im all over the road when i turn , especially at night 😂.

[@KK-jj7zi]

Most states will give you 13k on your steers

[@jerrybohringer4894]

That is not true.Your steer tires Every state is different.

[@truckingjourneys]

So here's the thing about your steer tire weights, 12,500 is the standard for your front steers, however u can go heavier if your tires are rated for it. Get out and check your tires sidewalls for max weight ratings, I believe you can have it upto 14,500 with most tires companies use. Completely legal you just have to remember that ur max gross of 80,000 lbs doesn't change so u can't have 34,000 on both sets of axles of ur at 14500 on ur steers

[@user-mu6bb2nk8j]

Hey, what brand is that safety jacket you’re always wearing I like that where’d you get it from?

[@wilE6764]

He never responds

[@Lane-hs8du]

What trucking company are you working for

[@markbrooks169]

It’s GP Transco

[@user-ov3rv9md2v]

What's up with all the moisturizers?

[@scottied67]

make-up removal...

[@shoey64]

The bigger the gap the smoother the ride. Move it back before you back up to the dock.

[@AndrewBarnes400]

You run out of air because you pull both brakes knobs out 😭 wish you would just read some comments man

[@isaiahfronning5157]

I’m glad my current truck doesn’t have a CB. Most truckers are toxic nowadays.

[@ghtdmojc]

Hi Alex, wo you know why your Check Engine light is on

[@EMANUELE316]

I keep two bottle of water/dish bowl and bring several wash clothes. Body Wash/Face Wash a must. I keep a wet wash cloth during my drive nearby on the passenger arm rest to wash my face. Morning/Daily/Nightly routine.

[@geminiheisserer6677]

So the steer weight limit. Is it 12000 in all states? My company told me our trucks are rated for 13,200 so I never have to mess with my 5th wheel.

[@wanghaf_Gl0yper]

Certain tires can hold more, just look on the wall of the tire

[@FredyLagos]

It’s 20k in all states, but it comes down to your trucks steers weight limit

[@bryantsanders6869]

Hi Alex

[@uc95nu51]

Where's that bucket we all know them truck drivers carry?

[@drenico1]

not them talkin shit on the CB at 7:54 "oh he's already screwed it up"🤣

[@derekbohaty6083]

😂😂😂

[@user-tf4vg7fw8c]

Check engine light is on my boy

[@mrniceguy128]

I'm still wondering what's so custom about your tru k.. u put in the titles it's custom

[@kasparv.4944]

Nothing like skils he dont hawe for trucking

[@forcedtomakeanaccount7628]

I got pissed off as soom as the video started

[@johnnyvasquez8384]

Alex show us a route of what u do during ur 10 hr reset

[@Austin.8150]

Ayoo

[@theodorenack841]

You don’t have to worry about being over 12k on the steers as long as you are good on gross weight. Ive been well over 13k many times and under gross, they don’t do a thing.

[@user-rx2em3kn6v]

Can you show a link of how to get a job

[@Trucker120]

Go to his shots one of them will say it

[@logangstergaming]

did he know that his check engine light was on

[@mariomc91]

You got the same one I have. 😅

[@brownyes6211]

Like your video's.

[@susanboyd3260]

nashville tn traffic sucks it reminds me of california, yikes

[@freeconfederate]

Retired four years now. Its fun to watch you go through all the daliy trials and tribulations on the road. I want to say i miss driving but .... NOT. Lol

[@RitahAnderson]

Hey, I really like your profile picture and if you let me, I would make such an amazing mural out of it! If you don’t mind one of your post could be my inspiring muse for an art project i’m working on for a client. You will totally get paid for it as well as a bonus also get credits.

[@catastrophe9150]

That is not a check engine light.......... right........?

[@PikaChu-fy5pt]

The amber one is generally for emissions related items on the newer trks. If you get a red engine icon (or the 'stop' light), then you have problems. Try doing a parked regen. Sometimes that will shut it off but, sometimes you'll actually have to hook it up to clear the codes.

[@jerrybohringer4894]

I never have to move my fifth wheel.

[@GeorgeB-96]

So you don’t buy showers?

[@Curbsidedreamer008]

I used to carry a piece of chalk in my toolbox to mark whete the 5th wheel pins need to be, i hauled 50,000lbs of milk in tanker, i feels for ya Alex...❤❤~Stargazer~

[@Abmsleezy]

You should film like 30 mins of u just driving on the highway

[@user-wf3id9ht6j]

Alex you can run 12,500 on your steers dot will not flag you for that they just really care about your trailer axles n drives

[@psymon_12]

Using google maps for gps in a truck not smart.

[@user-hg1wf8zu2f]

Using it for a satellite view at shippers.

[@Wilderbliss17]

Using improper grammar is also not smart.😂

[@1girlsopinion]

Baby wipes are your friend when on the truck

[@Rangerboy-wn7wz]

isnt steers rated at 12200 so i would have sent it burnt the gas on the way

[@wilE6764]

Think even more bc of an apu..and think he has one

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Umm it's diesel not gas

[@scoreash78]

Why don’t you buy a portable toilet?

[@KenG557]

Alex, I leave comments all the time, do you ever read them?

[@jaepcam]

Alex: I read them all, but never reply, Kenny.

[@wilE6764]

He never responds

[@Joshualibbyy]

No but im Joshua “Alex” so I got u fam

[@Wilderbliss17]

Maybe he’s busy working. If you guys need some friends I suggest doing so on another platform other than KZbin 😢

[@ronsmith4968]

I guarantee this MAN CHILD has NEVER used that CB. He only has it to try to look like he knows what he is doing. I guarantee he doesn't even know what certain channels are used for. Stays on 19 and just listens.....

[@tubevideoguy762]

I dont get it, i probably do stuff a little more easier & common sense (some would say lazier) than alex after about 4 years otr but why come to his video comment section just to talk shit?

[@ronsmith4968]

@@tubevideoguy762 Bro,shut up.

[@ronsmith4968]

It took you 2 days to come up with that lame response ?

[@Badbar_trucking]

400lb grace with APU on your steers

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Actually it's 550 lbs for apu and it's actually on the drives

[@user-rx2em3kn6v]

That is my alarm

[@michellewatters9104]

Then again❤

[@saturnsl21999]

4:45 is sleeping in home boy i get up for my delivery tucking job at 3:30 till when ever i finish some times i dont get home till 9pm!! streets are cold!

[@Jay_the_Caffeinator]

Loss of air??? Have you drained the water out of your air system???

[@wanghaf_Gl0yper]

I doubt it. But he pulls the trailer brake every single time when parking and stomps on the brake pedal constantly, that’s why no air

[@Jay_the_Caffeinator]

@wanghaf_Gl0yper very, very true. Last year, he found out about the drain when we pointed it out. Since starting at GP Transco, he has yet to mention the draining the system.

[@wanghaf_Gl0yper]

@@Jay_the_Caffeinator dudes not the sharpest tool in the shed. Every video wasting a ton of time and complaining the whole time, I actually enjoy trucking lol

[@Jay_the_Caffeinator]

@wanghaf_Gl0yper we used to make fun of the wasted time he had his Hazard lights on.

[@kevincain2697]

Alex I would trade you 1 of my good days in a factory for 100 bad days on your truck. U just don't realize how lucky you are.👍👍👍🎆

[@charlesmilton8146]

I agree. I’ll never go back to a factory as long as I have my cdl.

[@wilE6764]

Unless it's for a major auto plant bc them lazy whiners don't do shit all day

[@Joshualibbyy]

No u won’t. Trust me u don’t. I drove for 4 years don’t let these videos fool u

[@charlesmilton8146]

@@Joshualibbyy Iv been driving almost 4 years I agree with that statement

[@Ragingpigeon22]

I work for coca-cola best driving job i've had and i've had more than 20 driving jobs in the pass 10 years .. keepa me inshape i work 4 days a week and sleep in hotels in my overnights payed meal allowens $32 an hour overtime after 10 hours and they push you to take paid time off never seen this in my life

[@realgoose5471]

Legit noob question...What are you allowed to do if you are literally so tired that it's dangerous for you to be on the road. Like to the point you don't trust yourself behind the wheel

[@tmo.48]

You take a nap.

[@realgoose5471]

so you don't get in trouble with your company? So there's some leeway there? Like a mutual understanding of human conditions between employer and driver?@@tmo.48

[@robertgardner4508]

Brand new truck, and already throwing CEL's lol. New trucks are just "so reliable" apparently.

[@Wilderbliss17]

When’s the last time u said anything positive? 😅

[@robertgardner4508]

@@Wilderbliss17 today lol

[@Wilderbliss17]

@@robertgardner4508 there ya go. I believe it 🙏

[@sharmarkefarah]

Still making EZ things hard I see. Good luck to you man

[@guardingheroes]

Lmao at the comments regarding his alarm. Lol it sounds like a sound from a horror movie. Alllleeex good to see you still trucking. Stay safe. Sending you blessings. Thank you for the videos. 🙏🏼🌺

[@Brianpeckin]

This job is the easiest job I ever had as an OTR. I used to be a commercial fisherman in Alaska for 10 years on the Bering seat and this stuff is way easier. The only complaint I have is the lack of time I have at home cuz at least when I was fishing. I got 4 months on 20-hour days and 2 months off but the work itself is easy. About 95% of it is easy. Yeah, you'll give him some rough spots in like Chicago and stuff but that's only a small portion of your day

[@johnmcginn428]

You have 600lbs allowance you can be over you get it for your apu

[@GeorgeB-96]

And it’s already daylight cmon you missing the best part. Get up early