"THIS WAS A ROUGH DAY" | Trucking Life Vlog

In today’s video, we navigate a challenging day on the road. From dealing with a difficult attitude from the receiver to a hot load mishap, things take a turn when wildlife makes an appearance on a dark two lane highway, resulting in an unfortunate encounter. With added tension back at home and a call from mom, Martin is left questioning whether to continue filming this trip. Join in as we share the highs and lows of life on the road.
Episode # 504
Air Date 09/25/2024
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[@williamsamsil771]

Everyday is a new challenge in trucking.

[@robertfranki5477]

Thanks for pointing out the Marmon tractor as they are getting rarer all the time

[@jackball4201]

Well sure liked that. Just me and Martin crabbin about our day. THANKS ALICE

[@deanhardesty7528]

Thanks for sharing this video and waiting for the next one.

[@johnkempter8162]

Bless you!!

[@scottycollins1829]

Awesome 2 hear Ur MOM was able 2 give U that comfort on that HORRIBLE DAY

[@martydonahue6695]

When it Rains It pours. Now the Sun is out.Irememberr some of those days.Peace

[@JohnHallgren]

Just wanted to compliment and thank you for a recent enhancement that I noticed! 👏 The addition of a brief summary of the video topics in the Description section! 🙂 I always check those before watching most all videos, and on some channels, it’s really helpful to know what is happening, like on Ron Pratt’s towing channel.

[@mikeservais888]

Thanks Martin glad you got it delivered and headed home!

[@ralphadams6548]

It is a smart business decision to put all cooling costs on you, and then try to pay you less. Trucking business isn’t what it used to be. Stay safe.

[@scottycollins1829]

Safe Travels out there & Hang in there Mr Martin & Ms Alice

[@scottycollins1829]

Hate those HOT PRODUCTS @ 100°-90° that are loaded on the wagon that ppl want U to C🥶🥶L down

[@fryingupasadcusine]

It's ok to come and vent Martin. Better than holding it in. Stay Blessed and safe.

[@NickZitzloff-nw1hf]

That the way the trips go sometimes when things piss u off

[@alanlofts1653]

😊talk about having a bad day wow good rant and another great video safe travels

[@kentuitts6523]

Good morning Martin and Alice have beautiful day

[@scottycollins1829]

Glad U didn't hit any dear

[@DrivingSue]

Don't feel bad, cast your burdens is what the Bible says so let it out. Appreciate your videos. Life is full of challenges so thank you for sharing. Praying for you and your family

[@kelvinrempel9402]

Bless you ✖️2 !!

[@tammynewport5655]

Love the video the music goes with the video love it y’all be safe out their thank you for the video taking the time out to do it

[@kimdalin6191]

Best part of a sucky day or week is when the truck is barn sour!

[@michaeljones3827]

We all have days like that, Martin. I love the music. I know who the performer is, but I wont tell. LOL....

[@Willie2469]

ok , sorry bout the bad day , geez it never stopped .change the outro music , why ? i find when i have a bad all day , climbing under a rock makes everything seem dirty. stay safe sir

[@TruckingTogether]

we’ve always done that with the outro where we sometimes do different music. people that watch all episodes will know that

[@Willie2469]

Sorry seen every episode, really don’t notice music unless i play it or am trying to learn . I started with an episode i only know as trouble with onions , was watching STNG series in my down time i will try and pay more attention, if there’s gonna be a test please give a heads up, to old to cram Stay safe , i do enjoy watching

[@mjgibbons8905]

Sounds like you were north of Dillon going towards Twin Bridges. It’s lousy with deer on that road. 😂😂😂

[@davidwhiten3742]

What is that round thingy on top of your dash?

[@TruckingTogether]

phone mount

[@scottycollins1829]

Thxs 4 sharing 🎥📹📽📸🫡🫱🏻‍🫲🏾😎🇺🇸

[@tommy.unfiltered]

📣📣

[@darylthisdelle7702]

I remember those days when you couldn’t even buy a break. But the best was saved for last, they unloaded you when you got there. Since there is so many people involved and you kind of come intact with so many people and we are driving a truck and trailer with so many parts that break sometimes when a trip starts bad it just keeps on being difficult. Most job don’t have many things influence how you day goes but trucking is all about how things not even close to you can mess up your day, there is so many variables. I’m glad I don’t have to deal with them. A cracked windshield is mading especially when it’s brand new. Be glad your home safe and sound. Now you get to fix the mirror. Have a great and a safe day. Happy trails to you, D…

[@scottycollins1829]

Cracks in Windshields Sux😬🤯😳😲😩😤😡

[@brianmuse7215]

Who are you sending the trip packs to? I thought you are running your own authority. If so why don't you keep your paperwork until you get home. I just wondered. Sorry to hear about how bad your day was. Keep this in mind THE WORST DAY TRUCKING IS BETTER THAN THE BEST DAY AT A REGULAR JOB.

[@JohnHallgren]

They haven’t been doing their own authority for quite a while. Did you miss the DMTC logo and number on the trucks?

[@brianmuse7215]

@@JohnHallgren I saw it I just thought that was their company name.. Thanks for clearing that up for me!

[@JohnHallgren]

@@brianmuse7215 no, their authority/company was under their name AM JEZ, as you probably saw on older videos.

[@__--JY-Moe--__]

😁👍👍💪💪

[@scottycollins1829]

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[@raymondbradley6788]

Martin when it rains it pours brother. Some days are like that. Hang in there, man.👍👍👍

[@azcactusflower1]

A week ago retired my 38 y.o. CDL. Now, I can watch without burdens Safe trip 🙏

[@user-tl5dc6np5y]

Sorry about your bad day. Those kinds of days become long and tiring. Wishing you the best for the rest of your travels.😊

[@JoshsTruckingadventures]

I stare every reefer down bc they seem to find me anywhere I park. The lot will be near empty and I’ll be by myself and they’ll park next to me lol

[@TruckingTogether]

That’s me with guys who idle all night 😂 -A

[@JoshsTruckingadventures]

@@TruckingTogether agreed. I don’t even like my apu being on. I don’t idle at all. was in Montana it was 60 degrees and people were idling. Why?! The newer reefers are somewhat quiet but it’s always the ones that aren’t maintained that find me. Sounds like Tyler at 3k rpm lol

[@sachadee.6104]

sounds like my story. At almost empty lots idling trucks park next door. Or reefers. Or just any truck. Why ?

[@StevenCrane-om1bc]

Nice Tunes !

[@billlamb3842]

Thanks for the video! You are pretty but I'll take Alice every time. She is prettier than you even when she is Mad!!!

[@nomadic-brit]

Martin where’s the pink fluorescent 🇺🇸✌️🇬🇧

[@corycampbell9811]

I drove OTR trucks for 32 years. I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2022. I can honestly say that my worst day trucking was better than my best day living with PD.

[@raymondbradley6788]

Praying for you, Corey. God bless you, brother.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@corycampbell9811]

@@raymondbradley6788 thank you 😊💪

[@raymondbradley6788]

@@corycampbell9811 you’re welcome, sir

[@kentr2424]

Ya know Martin, we've all had days like that.......all you can do is throw up your hands, turn the air blue for a bit (stress relief 😁) and power on through. Re: the load - it's not your job - nor is it your reefer's cooling unit job - to cool the product. As you know, the reefer is intended to MAINTAIN temperature, not cool or heat a product to required temperature......I would always try to get something in writing from the shipper at what temp they loaded the product at and that "it's OK" to load like that......

[@DavidRoberts-m9l]

Hey Martin don’t feel so bad the ice pick bandit that has been flattening tires here is the south got me and six other trucks at one time. Got all 10 tires on my truck cost me around 7 grand to replace all of them. Thankfully he didn’t get my trailer tires but it still sucks. But all we can do is keep trucking.

[@geraldjones8032]

Enjoyed the video. For sharing. Have a great day and be safe.😊😊😊😊😊

[@sparksalot4950]

Nice video, thanks for taking the time for us !!

[@rlfedler]

The first thought that came to mind was they loaded it hot because they don’t want to pay to cool it down themselves … 😅

[@danacalvo1]

Sitting in the TA in Spokane watching this. 😄👍🏽

[@tedkulinna9093]

Bad shit happens when you work tired sooner or later !

[@davidw8727]

Sorry, you had such a bad day Martin.

[@eonsmith7252]

Audio in 1st half is terrible . Tiny needs a mic please.😮

[@ruston723]

sounds like you have my luck

[@alanmolloy3661]

This big kid still does the train whistle.

[@robertstory7971]

wow martin/u had a 1 wild day/a shitty 1

[@skippyjones4195]

Hey Martin 👍☮️💪🏻✌️

[@bigal-ox9jw]

That is one strong knife.

[@henryjarrell7863]

You see the black dog.

[@MrDlc1969]

Looking good driver

[@GarnetSmeal]

Ur gettin old, and losing cones in ur eyes, effects ur nite vision and transition from light to dark. Have the same problems. What are u running for headlights? Those 90’s sealed beams suck. I’m running LED’s , expensive, but cheaper then a deer hit

[@TruckingTogether]

Fancy has LED’s

[@victormanza5577]

Stay Safe 😎👍🙏✝️🌈

[@Markhope-e3z]

🫵🙌🙌🙌🫵

[@danielbrewster885]

What kind of cb u got in fancy

[@TruckingTogether]

Cobra 19

[@tjinnertube]

Cheese manufacturers placing the onus upon the carrier to cool packaged product is poor manufacturing practices. The quality assurance of the manufacturer should require product temperature control remains in the purview of that manufacturer’s site. Transport refrigeration units are not designed or intended for use to pull heat out of products placed in the trailer. Astonishing that actually TWO facilities (shipper and receiver) are allowing this risk to be placed on the carrier. What happens when the product doesn’t show up within the receiving criteria? As far as the equipment (refer), design parameters are intended to MAINTAIN desired set temperature. I’m not in trucking therefore don’t fully comprehend the economy of it, but my armchair reaction is to not haul for that supplier. Respect for what you do!

[@vincentbarrale9850]

Would like for you to contact me I have a 2020 579 Peterbilt with 12 direct automatic I need you to fully delete truck I get 6 miles per gallon it’s been to Peterbilt & Kenworth they say everything is ok in computer & truck so it’s garbage my 650 horsepower classic 132xL 1998 got over 6 mph hit me up

[@scottycollins1829]

Sweet MARMON LARGECAR 😎🫱🏻‍🫲🏾🫡📢📢📢📢📢📢📢🎯🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🫶🏾💚💎🏆🏅