This Truck Owner Operator Had To Make The Decision!!!!!!

[@donaldsmitson2096]

Its called being a Dad and making your little girls day. What one does for love.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Yes it does, worth every penny and time.

[@bigholli8449]

There is always more money to be made. But you can never get time back.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Big 10.4 on that

[@brianwilliams309]

Family is forever they come first.

[@frankschultz2382]

Much respect when it’s time to go home it’s time to go home. Ive dead headed from Georgia to Vegas just to make the father daughter dance with my little girl.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Perfect. I ended up doing that from Birmingham AL for the same daddy dance. We do what we do.

[@jcsully]

That's the great thing about being an Owner Operator. You GET to make those decisions. A company driver is still sitting there being told what to do. You won't even miss that revenue. Not even a hard decision. It was the obvious one. Enjoy the game!!

[@chazrichardson6929]

You definitely did the right thing family comes first

[@mrkrzt]

Good father and family man! I'm proud of you !

[@leroymickle2998]

There's no amount of money more important than family, true story, love the content.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank you

[@michael.schuette3713]

Hats off to you. You made the right call. Family first.

[@silencerx3838]

Sir you are a shining example of a good father!!!

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank you

[@jessecastro4733]

Money comes and goes!!!! Family Schmidt over everything brother!!!! Keep doing it your way and we will see you on the next one 😎✌️

[@donmccord]

Love your videos brother have been watching non stop for a few days now we have a lot of the same values and I can appreciate your work ethic and pride you take in your job and your truck if there were more guys out here like you and I I think the industry would be a much better place !!

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank you.

[@zachwisler9976]

Family first , always!

[@kellyrussell9833]

I'm a 46 man from CANADA. My Dad is a retired day cab trucker . I used to go with him sometimes through childhood all the way in to my mid 30's. Best times of my life. So I'm a trucker at heart. I love how informative you are for average folks who don't maybe know much about trucking. Yet you never talk to us like we are stupid. Your wife and kids are awesome. It's so cool how you show "the life of trucking family man". ( i like that. Feel free to use that or share it ) just wanted to share my thoughts with you. Thank you for doing your videos. Even though I'm Canadian I want to thank you and all of your trucker friends for continuing to work and provide your services to your country during the covid-19 pandemic and always. Be safe out there..... i do have one question. I remember up until my dad retired that truckers used to wave at each other, like friends or a brother/sisterhood of friends. You dont see that as much anymore. I watch trucking videos from America and Canada and see this ( or a lack of it) on both sides of the border. Have we lost our Trucker's Commeradery, in your opinion?

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank you for watching and the kind words. I try to show that truckers can still be family members to lol. Love that you used to ride with your dad in trucks. As for the waving, its like everything. Comrades in trucking has changed, but if you don't change with it, you will find that there is still good guys out here. We don't wave as much but we still do things that show a brotherhood in the industry. I'm probably not the best I could be at helping the problem, im not really social anymore at truckstops like the old timers used to be.

[@tobylong3725]

Love the sound of your truck.

[@constantmetalworks3492]

That’s pretty neat seeing familiar roads you’re on in KS. You drove right past the road to my place just north of the new Loves in Topeka. Glad ya watched the kiddo play! Love watching my daughter play ball too. Be safe out there sir!

[@jasonl.3220]

Im sure you hear this alot Kurt or should I say Mr Schmidt. Family should always comes first no matter what. I stopped driving a semi yrs ago for my daughters. Hardest thing I ever did

[@truckerbugBR549]

My daughter played volleyball for 5 or 6 years in school. I miss those days sometimes. I think I only missed 1 game. I was a local driver so that made it easier for me to attend her games.

[@videocast406]

Family is key, this action is what builds up a good testimony, great video, and she has great skill! As a child of a truck driver, this makes me emotional to watch these videos, that’s one reason why I like it, truckers don’t get that much time, but when they do, they use it for family. I’m a 14 year old boy and hate being away from my dad at a week or two, it’s hard. Although it pays off at the end of the road, nice content once again, liked and subbed!

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank you

[@videocast406]

You’re welcome!

[@jrantman]

No such thing as too much water, hell I tried drinking the ocean when I was younger. Learned the hard way.

[@randyhopkins9114]

Nice Peterbilts! Did you see 'em!...😳😛😅🤣

[@huskersue5123]

You're a dad first and you are making sweet memories for your daughter.

[@49120110]

Driver you made the right call! Families 1st & foremost. Always. Nice music selection BTW. Let Opie float some gears.

[@dannystidham7211]

Sometimes you just have to make a decision, you made the right one.

[@Davonkb]

It was a good decision to go to the volleyball game. great video

[@clipper530]

Right call .....keep up the great work..all the best from Ireland 👍

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank you

[@sludo56]

Now continue to make make that right decision.You will be more happy with you and so will your family. I promise you.!

[@funwiththefamily9521]

Coming from a fellow driver that as a company driver gave dispatch 6 months notice of my little girls kindergarten graduation the day before said they could get me home. Needless to say I don’t work there anymore and I made it in time 🤗😏 Good call and stay safe brother.....

[@bobkat-john1468]

Glad you got to see the game!

[@mistyharris1906]

Great Job Page.

[@Noung23]

You did the right thing brother, 🤛🏻🤛🏻

[@chrisbennett8538]

Oh I'm still five hundred miles away from home love that song

[@chrisbennett8538]

Do u like a little Hank Jr too ?

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Used to, haven't heard him in awhile

[@reetthen]

Looks like your fall colours are ready to rock soon.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

They are starting

[@jasonwells1471]

Kudos Schmidt! Good decision because family is first! Always.

[@tkirby1005]

I bet that made your daughters day you being there.Great video 👍

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank you

[@Biglug8888]

You made the right decision 👍 Great Dad there's always another load.

[@johnkranias3458]

Good on you for making the game, Tater would be proud pf you.

[@markesutton5994]

You made the right decision, I'm sure you surprised Tater-Tot. They're only little once,when they get their license you hardly ever see them.

[@the.porter.productions]

I’ve called it “Dead heading “. You did the right thing...putting family first! Also, just think of it this way, you probably would’ve been out on the highway when your heater hose burst and not in town. And your daughter was happy to see you! 🥰 Carry at least 2 gallons on antifreeze and 2 hoses.

[@SMABCO]

best dad in the world!! at least for today!!! very proud of you !!!!!

[@speedsbrother5556]

Excellent choice 👍

[@mistyharris1906]

You are so right. Family is important. We all do what we can.

[@jtaend]

God bless you! You made the RIGHT decision!

[@jamesstafford9067]

I would have done the same thing. This is why I am getting my own equipment. I'm tired of making company money and being held under their thumb. Family is always the way to go. We all make mistakes, you learned from it.

[@twitchswitch88]

Good decision. Can’t tell you how many truck drivers I’ve seen are left with out families due to putting money first all the time

[@leejackson2969]

Good choice man. I miss everything when I go offshore. It sucks. That KW sounds amazing btw 👍

[@yeralniynoa2854]

May God bless you Sir..

[@shawnbrisk4523]

Keep these videos coming! I love watching your content!

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank you

[@timothygavit3257]

Anyone else see the m4 sherman 4:56 off to the right? That's the great thing about trucking. Not staring an assembly line or cubicle!!

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Yup that is auburn neb. They have a pretty big war memorial there.

[@fearlessleader3489]

Haha that was alot of bugs being from Texas I know about that we've had a car basically turn black from the bugs. Glad to see you were able to make it back for the game definitely made the right call. Have a great day and thanks for another great video.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

It was kinda crazy, it was just a 20 mile stretch thrn no bugs. And thank you.

[@cme2sel]

Good man!

[@leewalker6933]

Great call!! I made a few myself.

[@MSwain-yz4gl]

Family first always!

[@MarcDupont]

Never mind the music.. Love to hear that big cat purrrrrrrrr.

[@lanceewalt2431]

Good man , I missed a lot of my girls games because of work it weighs heavy on me now...

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

I'm trying to limit my regrets from listening to the legends of the road and thier stories of missing things.

[@douglager4747]

Well Schmidt my W9 left road side today too. Keep her rubber side down shiny side up hand.

[@donchastain2416]

Sorry man,I know it's tuff.Wish I could go back and do some things differently.Missed so much of my kids growing up.Family time is precious,but to give what they needed I had to run.Spent many Holidays on the road.Just the lonelyness of it is rough.Don't care to admit there was a few years,sitting at some truck stop on a Christmas Eve is hell.No answer for it.Hope you find your medium,and work it out.God bless driver.Be safe.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

We will. Thanks for watching

[@michaelkenny7248]

Hey I'm with you on this one I missed to many of my kids games never again the load can go seeing my kids eyes when I show up is classic.

[@JCA-Z]

How ya doing Mr. Schmidt, sorry ya had to make the decision on making money or being at your daughters game but in the scope of things ya made the right call as the love and support ya give your family is worth it's weight in gold. You did your best, you showed up and patiently waited for the load, ya dodged a bullet with the hose was there anyway of crimping the hose off with some vise grips, just wondering anyway ya made it home and to the game and ya made your daughter happy for you being there and your a proud poppa. God bless you and your family stay safe and stay loaded.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Yes that would of worked yo. Luckily I had a shut off on the line.

[@JCA-Z]

@@truckingwithschmidt7120 doh ! Your right, glad you made it home and to your daughters game.

[@ronsmith4968]

If your daughter knew what you did,i can't imagine how it will affect her life now & years to come. "BIG" moves like that are what can channel a child's life. It can change every decision she makes based on the love & sacrifice you made to make her a priority over money you will always recover from. I don't even want to use the word "SACRAFICE",but I hope you get my point. Can you imagine the way her heart feels seeing you there ?!?! Blessings to you sir....by the way,did they win ?

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

They won one of the games. And I understand what your talking about with sacrifice.

[@glennhunter7018]

Good video again good job picking your daughters game tell her good job on the game I’m glad you made it friend sounds like everything was trying to keep you from making it but you don’t give up and I commented on the other video I just want you to know that Because I watch them all since I found your channel and I am glad I did because you are one hard-working dude Who loved his family that is so good be safe

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank you

[@nighttrucker7909]

GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND

[@God.bless.America.forever]

I don't understand why people give your videos a thumbs down

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Its all good. I'm good either way. 99%of my subscribers are darn good people.

[@Mr04291965]

Just goes to show ya...shoulda made the dang bed. Smiles

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

I know

[@michaeladebolt4329]

If you ever drive through southern Kansas. Little town called Ark City.. on a road leading out west (166) there's a burger place called Burger Junkie. You HAVE to stop there. Best damn burger I've ever had. Super greasy though.

[@williamcowing766]

Great decision. I left OTR in 2011 to raise my boys. Hated to leave but family comes first no matter what, Wouldn't have missed raising my boys for anything.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Perfect

[@jameshassel5838]

Never pays to buy cheap Junk. Live an learn.

[@richorourke7872]

You made a judgement call. Cost u Fuel cost. But if your happy about it So be it. Enjoy the weekend fix your truck Your home safe. All that counts.

[@kyleduncan6121]

por15 kit on amazon its cheaper that way and its good stuff

[@kevinhilgendorff1973]

You differently made the right decision, I mean its what you said it was a back haul if you get it then ok good but it wasn't a top priority, the girl is!!!.I know it might sound like a broken record.....but your a loving father and husband, did I mention I love broken records!! Cheers godbless and HELLO Family ❤🙏

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Well thsnk you. I will let thrm know you said hello.

[@nighttrucker7909]

your right bro

[@bigbear867]

God is good all the time..

[@chuckrice7466]

Family first always. Live this channel imma new viewer and love the truck and im looking into becoming a o/o. Alot of good stuff here keep it up

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank you for joining.

[@dennispeake1877]

Kurt, the next time your wife has an interview on video, can we possibly have her right name instead of "Warden" sorry mate it doesn't sound right. This lady is the love of your life, my opinion only. God bless you and your family. cheers mate.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Its sarah.

[@billygreenhorn9275]

Good decision

[@randyhopkins9114]

Got any ducktape for that hose?...😁

[@EDLaw-wo5it]

LOve your vids. You dun guud lol. Havagudun Brother.

[@randyhopkins9114]

As for the end of the video!...😅😂🤣😂👍

[@roadtrain5910]

all good Kurt good on ya Paige nice truck ride from the camera me playing spotto by myself and is that both hoses bunk heat and wheel house heat me saw 4 lines

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Yup there's both bunk and cab right there.

[@robsanchez6618]

Hello Schmidt. It's great to watch your progress and being your own boss. I think im ready to start my own. I've saved a nice chunk but I don't have enough for a trailer. But enough Pete or W900. What do you think is a reasonable rate to pull dry freight if I signed up with someone. Its my 8th year and its time to move on. Got any advice?

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Well good luck in the future, as for dry rates I probably can't help out much. I do know there is a lot of competition in the dry freight business. I remember asking a lot of people about rates when I got started and not many had solid answers for me. So I picked a number of what I wanted and what I needed and just went with that. For example I have to have 1.75 a mile but want over 2 by the time the truck is parked for the week. The dreaded average word. A lot have better numbers , but I know what I myself want that will keep me moving around without sitting for frieght. .

[@bobbybrix481]

GOOD MAN

[@gh3tt0gangst3r2]

hey i have a question. i think you probably mentioned this in an earlier video but i am a some what new subscriber so i haven't seen anything on it too recently. i was wondering about the trailers that you pull. do you have a dedicated contract to pull someone else's trailers? or do you just pick up what ever power only loads that you find? or do you just keep your trailers at their facility and then they load them at their leisure?

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

No contracts. I used to jump around pulling diffrent trailers for others, but for the past 3 or 4 years I've been pulling this guys trsilers pretty regularly other then a few step deck loads.

[@jasonreynolds2295]

Good man right there. I don't care what other people say about you. Lol

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Lol.

[@hessler97]

Hi Mr Schmidt, any advice for guys looking to go into trucking? I'm 23 and will be going to school to get my CDL-A soon and would love some guidance on what to do once I get my CDL. Of course the goal is to be an owner operator, but that takes time. Any suggestions for first employers? What to look for/ask when searching for your first trucking job? Really love the videos, keep up the great work!!

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Just make sure you find what you want for jobs, just remember there are thousands of trucking companies begging for drivers. Decide if you want local or over the road give running agriculturea try. That will teach you the best ways to get c around in a big truck. . Thats about all I got.

[@hessler97]

@@truckingwithschmidt7120 Thank you so much! Appreciate the help!

[@chrishelms1967]

Family First 👍👍

[@carlosaguirre1313]

Kurt Good afternoon For sure you make the correct decision , family is first. Regards Carlos Aguirre Quito Ecuador South America 25 September 2020 14:51 hours

[@AnthonyGman]

Family has to come first

[@Zaidi_227]

Just out of curiosity, would you recommend using pressure washers for washing a car. Do you personally use them??

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Yes, they are good.

[@Perrettayo]

No...just a part of being a good dad. You do what you want but just saying my mother was alot like you..working all the time and trying to make good money for your family, but never made it to many if any ball games at all. Or school functions..I'm telling you I would have taken less in life to have her there for everyone of those games. Don't lose yourself in your pride about being an "owner operator" bc your kids aren't gonna see it that way trust me. It will forever taint your relationship. Ik I've learned something from it. I know when I have kids I have to make a balance to be there more than my mother was. Keep up the good work. Family first though. They will remember you not being there not the reason why.

[@dannystranahan1004]

Let her know winning isn't everything… it's the only thing. Vince Lombardi...

[@jg-xx8oh]

Family first money second 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@stevenb132tsb]

Did you know you were expected to be a line judge at Tater's game?

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Nope

[@stevenb132tsb]

@@truckingwithschmidt7120 Nice part-time job anyway

[@kayum67]

👍

[@tristanfrei3201]

Hi Trucker Schmidt I absolutely love your vlogs, looking forward for them every day. Im from germany and i am kind of curious about your name, since it is a typical german name. Do you have relatives in Germany or did your Family immigrate from Germany? Greetings from Bonn, Germany

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

At some point we came from Germany. I dont think i have any family over there. My son is doing a school project tracing us back.

[@tristanfrei3201]

@@truckingwithschmidt7120 Ok cool thank you for the answer

[@johnbergeon6944]

Hey bud I seen you the other night but you was pulling out

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

10.4

[@jaredluczynski3301]

Sounds like you run with a company as an 0/0, I keep hearing you can't make money that way and you need to run on your own? Never give up family time for money, you can get over one but not the other!

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

I'm doing pretty good. Not a rich man but im still making enough to be happy doing the power only thing.

[@MrJoffster]

you made the right decision young man family is everything and its, those, special moments that are important i have missed so much of my sons school activities due, to being out on the road but as i work for a small family run trucking business i have not a lot of choice cmon opie water the tree dads got a schedule to keep to your best mate opie is a legend stay safe out there young man keep FIRST CLASS singing along

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Yes he is. And I think its all going to his head lol.

[@renesolorzano5019]

Good afternoon, how are you? Trucking with Schmidt greets you René Solórzano from Ecuador many congratulations for the video a question you are German or North American I can ask you a favor if possible I want to travel to the US you can help me with an invitation or a job letter He asked I am 63 years old I am a truck driver in my country he transported bananas from the haciendas to the sea port of Guayaquil Ecuador I know a bit of mechanics please help me get to the US sorry that I bothered you some answer I accept it a hug from a distance and many blessings good luck good trip

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Sorry, no i can't.

[@renesolorzano5019]

My brother, many congratulations for your sincerity, René Solórzano from Ecuador greets you, a hug from a distance and many good luck blessings

[@chadrotvold2058]

I like being with my girlfriend and time with her .