Took my stretched Peterbilt into Chicago, bad idea!

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[@BriskyJam]

Mannnn… I got a chicago story for you. I was trying to go to the post office after dropping a load. GPS decided to take me down a residental street. Got to the end of the street and it was a round about specifically designed for cars. I could of made it easily if there weren’t cars parked on both sides of the street. I panicked and knocked on doors trying to get them to move their cars for me.. no one anwsered. So i took a deep breath, evaluated the situation, and realized i could slide my tandems all the way up and get as close to the cars as possible to make the turn. I barely made it… never put myself in another situation like that again .

[@KeizorSoze1]

Which Post Office?? Once you get Downtown Chicago or close to downtown, your GPS probably won't work correctly.

[@eligreg99]

@@KeizorSoze1 I agree my gps sometimes sends me off when I get to the Loop

[@psycho3v345]

I would’ve walked out

[@kalashnikov1343]

Never understood why so many "truck drivers" are just autonomous drones that follow their GPS where it takes em...

[@BriskyJam]

@@kalashnikov1343 honestly, When you’re downtown in a city you’ve never been to like I was in my Chicago story, you try trusting your gps because one wrong turn and you could potentially be on a bridge with a low weight limit or a street with a low bridge. Just goes to show why trip planning is so important any and everytime you hop behind the wheel of a tractor trailer. I know I learned my lesson

[@rev.randall2292]

Never was a tire thumper , this hightech device came out thank goodness. You remove cap on valvestem , depress tool into stem , it assesses the internal air ratio , when done , like a turkey probe , a little calibrated stick readout appears , danged if it doesnt show your exact tire pressure within a tight tollerance , get one!

[@kfshman]

Advice: get silicone wipers instead of the normal rubber. They will last for a long time

[@The219Beast]

Also use car polish on windshield makes them slicker than snot!

[@jarlballin4745]

@@The219Beast Real cheap silicone spray will do it

[@bingusmctingus4395]

Never use rainx, you have to use a commercial grade acid to remove the silicone spray, which will always streak and smear after it gets slightly tired. Bosch Icon wipers are quite good I use them on my t680

[@Pathfinding-earth]

@@bingusmctingus4395 I use Michelin wipers, mines are like 4 years old and still work fine

[@austinsmith117]

@@Pathfinding-earth "mines "

[@michaelbrinks8089]

Trying to pull out at 10:34 just gave me an idea: Since most car drivers understand what hazard lights are for & why they are used. But don't realize how hard it is for semi's to make tight turns. If semi's had some front,side & rear blinking yellow hazard lights, that they could easily turn on before having to make a tight turn like that in traffic. It'd probably trigger many drivers to use caution when approaching you. Instead of waiting until the last minute to realize the truck driver doesn't have enough room.

[@Itsreallymarcus]

I also have a stretched Peterbilt, I have also come to learn that most gps trucker or not, when it comes to trucks in general especially stretched trucks, gps sucks. I always use Google maps to pull up a general route, then I’ll spend 10-15 min using street view making my own route I know I can make it through. That extra time creating a safe route i know I can fit has saved me a boat load of hassle over the years

[@emd1791]

I do the exact same thing Google maps for major routes and then zoom in and do my own navigation for the rest

[@jimgeiger4816]

That wasn't a rookie move when you were making the left onto 90. That intersection was an accident waiting to happen. So you stopped, let the light change and you were more familiar with the intersection. Good job dude!

[@ryanorcutt2468]

Good to see you back driver!! Unit is looking awesome!

[@psyborg06]

I felt the relaxation in myself as you merged on 90, windows down engine dumping and back to the comfort

[@neckarsulme]

Thank you for the work you do my friend!

[@BoxcarJerry]

Glad to see you made it out of Chicago !

[@jboy7339]

Truck looks good!! Love the purple lights 💪

[@arigross9864]

Thanks for the video clips always looking forward

[@08Street14]

Truck looks killer with the conestoga behind it, Definitely like that look a lot. Definitely looks like a pain in the ass getting through there for sure but you handled it bro

[@AatroxSuppMain]

Thanks for reminding me I don't miss this work as much as I think I do lmao. I'll be sticking with my highway adventures until I finish my time.

[@outlaw_jay914]

The truck sounds good man safe travels 🙌🏽

[@jacobchapman1092]

You are a hell of a driver, nice truck

[@derylsanders307]

Great video. Truck sounds great. Safe travels

[@audoinxr6372]

God long bonnet trucks seem like a pain in the arse. I haul 2 trailers into Australian Capital cities but it's so much easier with a swb Volvo cab over.

[@74Dyenamo]

For reasons I can't explain, it's common to stretch wheelbases, have low visors that you can't see out of and have gearshifts 6' tall here in the states. My dad use to drive trucks years ago and this stuff wasn't the norm.

[@thechampb12345]

The palm tire check definitely works. It vibrates and wiggles differently when it's flat or low on air. Gotta punch it though.

[@aaronsprojects9622]

Yeah, when I'm working on a truck I'll give the tires a good smack with my fist. I listen to it more than feel for vibration though.

[@okiehoss1835]

We use a hammer to smack em

[@ryanmeyerhoffer7818]

Silliness!

[@crash_davis]

You were in my hood! That Menards is about a mile from my house. I always feel for the truckers I see in the city. Nice driving 😎

[@bird1740]

Glad you’re back!! Wondering what had to you

[@bird1740]

What happened to you

[@ricochetey]

I'm sure you know but it's a good thing to remind yourself, what is the worst that could happen if you come up on a low bridge. Just remind your self that you can always back up it's much better than the alternative. You may have to get out and tell traffic behind you to back up or set the brakes and wait it out better than recking your rig.

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great video Milk Man

[@NParker87]

10:20 you have balls of STEEL and made that right turn about as best as expected. I've would've been sweating straight BULLETS!!!

[@geraldmasters7595]

Luv yr video, keep up the good work, oh and nice truck. Have a good day.

[@Train_Tok_Man]

My dad used to work for a company that carried equipment around for Norfolk Southern. He told me about the time when he had to stay in his truck in a NS Railyard in one of the ghettos of Chicago for around four days. He said staying there was quite nerve racking, hearing gunshots nightly was what made him on edge.

[@NParker87]

Yeah man, once the sun starts to set, "Chiraq" (as it's known) is NO joke.

[@eligreg99]

@@NParker87 Depends on the area but nowadays it’s becoming hard to distinguish between the good and bad neighborhoods at night at least

[@NParker87]

@@eligreg99 that’s crazy

[@asmongoldsmouth9839]

If you open your sunroof you can add an extra 8 inches on your shifter. Just kidding. Insane truck bro. Very nice customization. I miss my 379 Pete. So cozy and I love the dash layout.

[@kevinschroeder3889]

It's just a bad idea going to Chicago period. Nooooooooo thank you. Been there, done that. Not again.

[@yanevaknow1017]

🤣🤣🤣

[@timclark932]

I had to back in a building type dock what ever u wanna call in elk Grove village on a busy street i just got out of school as well it was fun had to do blind side as well I ant doing that again

[@aaronhague668]

I work outta Chicago. Takes skillz my guy

[@raynelramos1]

Not just that. Every dam street/Rd is a work zone. 😅😅😅 I have to keep coming back to Chicago. My company repair/ parking lot is in Chicago.

[@joshuabrown2543]

I agree

[@kreepyits-o7761]

Love the purple lights 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@giftedhands4059]

Sliding tarp was definitely a great investment. I know you’re saving tons of time now

[@VladtheZat]

If I was a local driver in Chicago I would ONLY use short cabover trucks because they are easier to turn.

[@marco_grt4460]

Yes, imported from Europe or Japan or hope they still made the Argosy (even is more Australian then American), maybe need a pov from Australian truckers for all information, they have all the truck market, long haul, road train, city limits... (I'm sorry for my English)

[@johnrouser6912]

Need to find a Via Duct Map of Chicago... They used to have them when I drove city P&D there in the 90's. Nice truck!

[@bryanginder5903]

Seen your truck sitting at kt in the corner last week , Then a day later seen you heading east on 94 by Menomonie!! 👍

[@Buddz4200]

That’s funny as shit I was thinking I couldn’t live there and as I was you said that 😂

[@armac8158]

Cabover all the way here in the UK👍🏻 Great video, keep on truckin

[@BruceCarbonLakeriver]

Same here, Greetz from Austria :) For a MAN TGX this job would be an easy one (and you can get them with 620HP as well if you need them ;) )

[@english_muffinss]

I like that blue classic xl at the beginning

[@stevenmchenry9276]

Beautiful truck

[@jeffstrains4014]

Chicago sucks in a lot of spots, I use to drive for Averitt OTR out of Nashville, Terminal in Burbank I went to every Monday I would often grab a day cab there and complete my delivery if I was to complete it, if I had time I would often run an LTL it paid a lot more then TN work. From there to Fond Du Lac for elevator parts lol weekly regional run. Finally remembered and gave you a sub have watched you off an on for couple years. Keep them coming

[@hotrodhunk7389]

I work out of a yard downtown Chicago. Easy money. 5 loads of concrete one day. 15 miles. Just go until you hit a weight restriction or low bridge and turn and go around. Works 99% of the time. Also a lot of bridges are 13 6 they just never put new signs up after they dig it out.

[@rubenrojas5888]

ayeee i’m 20m out from hampshire. keep rolling driver 💯

[@kontrafilms8910]

TruckMap app on the phone works great for me brother helps you pin point where the stop is and the entrance hope this helps, keep on truckin brother

[@garyr7027]

That tarp system is a neat setup, much different than the old covered wagons. Like you mentioned though, snow and ice plays havoc on it, then there's the "if something hits the side of that trailer" you're possibly screwed getting a load off without major tarp surgery. Still though that would be handy on a tight schedule, no getting filthy manually fighting tarps, no bungie cords, no loose tarps, no need for tarp protection, no lost time, ect ect the list goes on. Be well worth having, would definitely out weight other possible hassles.

[@asmongoldsmouth9839]

Rolltites are the BEST trailers for tarp loads. I DESPISE messing with tarps when it is raining or if snow is on the ground. 🤢

[@garyr7027]

@@asmongoldsmouth9839 manual tarping is a job, even on nice days you can get filthy. I pulled flatbed the last year I was OTR, it was definitely a different beast compared to dry van or refer... hauled a lot of coils doing it.

[@randychandler9377]

Good. To. See. You. Moo. Boy.

[@CombatBuckee]

Seen you cruising through Bloomington IL a few times the past couple weeks er so. 🤟🏼

[@Wicked_RotF30]

I love Chicago. It has nice areas and bad areas just like every other place. Traffic always sucks in major cities.

[@diafasshat]

the only delivery i ever took into the city streets of Chicago was when i was first on truck with a trainer... and i got a first hand look at what NOT to do... Chicago is a fun place with many bridges and overpasses that are not high enough to get a truck under them, and wouldn't you know it, my trainer, after a big lecture on "keeping an eye out" and not being one of them drivers that tries to go under a low clearance underpass, does exactly that. Cops had to get involved to stop and back up traffic so we could get turned around... trainer got a ticket... good times.

[@teflonshiner8232]

U really have a nice truck💪🏽

[@mr.1054]

That's my neighborhood. Born and raised in the Humboldt Park neighborhood. Not far from there. I hate driving a car in Chicago, so imagine how I much I love driving a truck there. 😂

[@UEE-kj6ek]

rig looks dope dude, stay safe through chicago

[@LuckySingh_02]

Idk why I'm in love with peterbilt trucks.

[@JR113FTW]

I love the patina

[@alexshortsplus]

Those trailer tires tho 😯

[@Buttsnramen]

Drivers should respect the Semi. They never know, their box of rubber fists could be on that trailer.

[@roninshinobi]

"I don't know how this turn works." I've grown up in and around chicago and said same thing at times.

[@HorsesArePeople2]

I wouldn't even want to drive around there in a 4 wheeler 😂

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great job driving to get out of Chicago Milk Man

[@Redsox247]

Stay safe have a good one

[@nikothecat9985]

That’s a beautiful Peterbilt you have there I’m from Chicago

[@srodulfo]

woah! 6 mpg! I have been driving a propane/diesel mix fueled peterbuilt with 83,500 pounds at 12mpg. I have been using it so much I have never seen 6mpg! When I am empty i get around 14 mpg!

[@bigdstruckin]

I know you probably get asked this all the time but, what is the wheelbase on your truck? I’m in a 300” truck and it gets me in a bind everyday lol

[@mikehamilton4357]

Nice video thank you

[@nickrouthe3181]

Taking them nails to my home town, let’s get it

[@martinmerrill5366]

You guys with the tall gear shift!!

[@countmein518]

Been there..in the 90s with my freightliner classic. Yes the long nose..had a pickup near night fall.. M.M. Mars. And 1st they turn me away because I didn't have enough pallets. So they sent me running to a location. For pallets. But they didn't have anymore blue chip. So I had to run around Chicago looking for blue chip..not fun..

[@iEyeronik]

Milk dog. 🥛 nice video. Used to rip my car with some friends near there in eagan : )

[@kavkrueger1618]

I always see your truck parked at the kwik trip there in eau claire.

[@BeMad4M3XD]

god i love the sound of the jake brake aaahhh

[@cbijames7]

Cool dashboard

[@Jens.M]

How can you drive with this visor? The half windshield is blocked. I wouldn't like that!

[@apocyldoomer]

Yes, I agree, how can you see the traffic lights, I’m surprised that is legal, really impedes your vision, crazy stretched tractor and that dam visor, especially in a big city!!!

[@outlawstevens]

Very good content bro cordial greetings 👌👍

[@EddiTaru]

Man turcking is painful. If only people knew how difficult it is to manuever around a 53' trailer in tight old cities like Chicago.

[@diesellifetrucker9289]

I was wondering if you was ever going to upload again hahaha 🤙🤘🤙🤘

[@chinamon7870]

My uncle drives an old 10 speed CH900 Mack me and him deliver pre cast planks to Philly and New York love to see proper straps

[@t3hPoundcake]

I always thought it would be a really good job to drive trucks like this, I have really bad anxiety though so I'm just not going to be able to ever force myself to try and get into the field. I load and unload trucks all day long at my job and I love meeting all the different kinds of people (even the assholes) who drive shit around to keep businesses running. Mad respect to this profession.

[@apocyldoomer]

Da Bears..ha, come to Philly in that thang, good luck!!

[@mikehiggins5233]

Crazy..🤘

[@paulbaluch439]

Wow love that tractor you have got to love the white interior you are a outstanding driver and that is coming from a guy that's got his 4 million mile bonus award and is retired now but boy did I spend some time in Chicago got to meet some real cool dot guys between Chicago and Minnesota back during my Tour of Duty LOL is the Winchester truck stop still there in Wisconsin I used to love going through that scale house in Rogers Minnesota up there on the Mississippi I was blessed I got to do downtown LA I used to love going to Texas I will say I lost my map to New York I retired in 2010 got to tell you I missed the smell of the diesel fuel in the early morning especially in them winter months will you be safe out there I know you are I described to your channel and gave you a big thumbs up God bless you and your family thanks for all you do😎👍🇺🇸🏁🙏🛣

[@bradmuehlenbein]

5:37 😂 I felt that.

[@teddymcginnis5048]

Have you ever though about putting a dump valve on the back trailer axle to help with the sharp turns

[@TimmyTints]

i drive past that kwik trip in deforest every day on the way to work lol

[@eddiebutler4032]

I had a uncle that ran to Chicago back in the 80’s he said it was a hell hole for truckers back then can’t even fathom what’s it like now

[@UnknownProductions0]

i work in the city idk how my guys drive semis every day lol. all of our haulers that show up say they never are coming back lmao. i just realized you were driving right by my job lol.

[@edwardjohnston9864]

Chicago is crazayyyyyy

[@hammerlane3322]

BRO STAY AROUND THIS TIME🤣🤣🤣

[@claygonzalez3454]

I do those stations for McMahon transport in the Chicago land.. a lot of backing out of them into traffic

[@claygonzalez3454]

Actually my buddy Jorge in that freight shaker

[@jordanthomas2210]

I get anxiety every time I go to Chicago and I'm from Milwaukee! Lol

[@musicalgapattack3583]

You keep coming because freight is good coming out. I'm constantly in all parts of NYC with my Volvo VNL 860 and 53 dry van with my 5th wheel all the way to the back because, they pay extremely well to go in lol.

[@EnRouteJ]

Very beautiful truck you got there sir. Good job 💪

[@unclekenny8225]

In Chicago when driving u have to make people wait for u cause if not people are just going to keep ignoring you’re there

[@KeizorSoze1]

Bro, I've been to that Menards plenty of times. Big rigs definitely don't belong in that area, that's what straight trucks are for. Then, leaving out going back towards Damen Ave, it's a nightmare trying to make that left turn onto Damen Ave 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@adrianhunter109]

Is there a practical purpose for having it stretched with fifth wheel so far away from cab? Seems like it would just make life more difficult.

[@carter.coleman]

Gives a more comfy ride and also helps you haul more

[@HeyItsJonny]

Stretched frames move weight away from the steers. You can haul more ans ride much more comfortably. Makes maneuvering a bit more tricky but is worth the bassle.

[@reesotrucking4942]

I have to deal with this very same streets every day

[@MrBlackraven2488]

So does stretching a truck help with turn radius or what? Why stretch the truck just curious

[@waynesworld2086]

Take that stretched out ride to Berkshire in the windy city and deliver there for some professional experience lmao

[@johnvandersall48]

well milk man those trailer tires tread wise looked sketchy😂

[@bub160]

You stopped at KwikTrip #557 in Deforest! I've seen you out on the road before, I run a truck for Kwiktrip

[@ItsGalaxys]

What's the point in the tall shifter if you just hold it halfway down most of the time anyways? Just curious

[@openroadtruth]

What is the benefit of the longer wheel base? Thanks for the video!

[@Ryansanders80]

more stable for towing on the interstate and helps weight distribution, also more sleeper if you wish

[@openroadtruth]

@@Ryansanders80 nice! You gonna get a pimped out sleeper???

[@Noname30000]

Whereabouts in MN? Cool to see another local MN driver. Idk how I haven’t found your page before