Transporting a CAT 352 through downtown Buffalo NY

Follow along with a heavy hauler as we load up a brand new CAT 352 at the port in Baltimore and deliver it to Toronto Ontario, passing through downtown Buffalo NY on our way. 178,000 pounds gross weight!!!
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[@huskerpower02]

All those stale green lights in a row once you're in downtown Buffalo just give me anxiety! Enjoying your channel, thanks.

[@lloydedwards8038]

I've been retired for many years after moving most Oversized Loads and Heavy Equipment all over Continental North America(Canada and U.S.) for 45+ years. Thanks for the memories,

[@pekindown]

I still cant believe how the states take you through these obscure routes that don’t make any sense just to drive around in circles to get to your destination. You were on the Rt33 down Oak st and you could have hopped on I-190 North to the Peace Bridge. Instead of goin around all those side streets. I’ve takin the ramps to the I-190 with oversized loads. But I work for a local municipality that I can get away with some of that with out special permits. Thanks for the video and keep’m comin. Keep on truckin!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

I stopped asking “why” a long time ago 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@frankkauhi3759]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407. THANKS FOR RIDE THAT WAS AWESOME , IT’S NOT ALLL THE TIME YOU GET RIDE IN A SEMI AND GO 100ds OF MILES AND THEN INTO CANADA , I NEVER BEEN ANYWHERE IN NEW YORK OR CANADA , AGAIN THANKS A LOT , SAFE TRAVEL , TAKE CARE , ALOHA !!!❤

[@andrep8287]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 ....one of the main reasons for the inner-city detours is that the Interstate infrastructure is crumbling all across the US (and, similar ly to the Provincial autoroutes, truth be told). I've had the pleasure to deliver a fair number of self-propelled over-dimensional mobile cranes with boom-dollies from the Linkbelt plant in KY to SK, AB & BC out west and to Southwestern area/ON (all without escorts!)....so I know a bit about these downtown detours, as well as prescribed "off-ramp/on-ramp" where Interstate bridges are in particularly bad shape, and/or center-lining every overpass, bridge or other free-standing structures in Iowa and some if not all of similar structures in Minnesota on I-94 (again, all without escorts....and, guess what, my worst enemies while doing the center-lining where semi-van drivers, i.e. those who are far too comfortable inside their cabs....which was often noticeable even in your own video). That being said, my compliments, @luckybananaheavyhaul3407, nonetheless, I enjoyed riding hotshot with you on this trip. While I'm fully aware that you're editing these video for length, I think it would still be a good thing to show viewers the cargo-securement requirements not just in general (which you did at the Port in Baltimore), but also the mandatory verifications during the trip, i.e. at the pre-scribed intervals (1st after the first 50 miles/80 kms of departure; 2nd and subsequently every 3 hours or 150 miles/240 kms (whichever occurs first); at each change of duty-status (i.e every time you pull the yellow button on the dash , read: apply the parking brakes) in addition to many jurisdictional verifications as specified on your O/O-permits (or the accompanying Rules on a separate document)....no over-dimensional driver wants to risk having his permits voided because they forgot to dot every i...and crossed every t , due to being in a rush. Thanks for reading my observations.

[@WholesaleMoney]

"There is no reason. It's our policy" @@luckybananaheavyhaul3407

[@BL-jt3qt]

It's great to take the time out from my normal routine to just relax and ride along with you. Your editing and comments always make the trip enjoyable. Thank you for sharing. 👍

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Comments like this keep me going 😊

[@dubious6718]

I took a break from watching series to watch this.

[@shapoval91]

I like how you are patient and don’t get mad on the road or cuss- well done 👍 keep up the good work.

[@masaharumorimoto4761]

Wow their court house is brutal architecture at it's best, looks like an above ground bunker.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ryandeck357]

That tall brown obelisk looking building is the city of Buffalo court house. The county and federal courthouses are much more modern and nice looking lol

[@guyintenn]

Looks like the copied the plans directly from the "Brutalist Architecture For Dummies" book.

[@xxn0cturn3xx]

im an european, i was wondering if that was a prison 🤣

[@Christoph-sd3zi]

​@guyintenn in 20 years when all of the Brutalist buildings are gone everyone will start lamenting that they were torn down😂

[@reddpanda3243]

Nice job. No drama. When i was a kid, we'd go from Boston to Toronto, to see the old folks. Once we hit the Peace Bridge, Felt like it was downhill after that. We were in Canada. Buncha kids in a station wagon, Dad at the wheel. Thanks for waking old memories.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Happy to have you follow along!

[@simbiant4]

you forgot the eh. but I will apologise none the less,

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

@simbiant4 🤣

[@chrisr3992]

I love how you do this in an automatic. All these old timers thinking manual is the only way to go and your showing its just as easy in a auto

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Yes this transmission has proven very capable of doing the job! That being said I still prefer a manual myself

[@redneckedition1608]

God damn it son if it ain’t got a third pedal I ain’t stepping my foot in it😂😂

[@obeseperson]

Automatic transmissions have been extremely capable for a while now, but manual die hards would never admit it. I still think manual is more fun and better in specific scenarios but autos aren’t what they used to be.

[@PiMagH2O]

I have been watching you drive and load and unload for trips from the states into Canada. You are an admirable driver and always in great control on any road you are on. I am now 82 years old and I highly respect a driver who can handle his load and equipment. I miss driving and I was an owner/operator so I owned my trucks. My last 2 were Volvo's and I had the I-shift transmission. My max weight was 80K on 5 axles. Keep up the good work and Professionalism. You will always have a job.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thank you and happy to have you following along with us 😊

[@JayShookk]

Lived in buffalo for 29 years now! crazy to see the city from someone elses perspective!

[@n7565j]

Another 1st timer here.... Amazing how much better the equipment is now for the driver!!! The power available is astounding!!! My first truck was an old cab-over Ford, gas powered V-8, (don't remember the CID, but it wasn't much ;-). It had a 5 speed & split axle. They threw me the keys, (I was 17 at the time) and said take this trailer 30 miles up the road and drop it in the lot... I'll NEVER forget trying to find/grind gears while attempting to figure out how the axle worked too, 15 mph up ANY grade was normal for that worn out piece of junk and hydraulic brakes would only slow it down, not stop it... I DON'T miss those days at all 🙂 Travel safe sir and enjoy the wonderful equipment you have, it's truly AWESOME!!!

[@dennismalcolm6620]

I THINK IT IS SO GOOD THAT YOU ARE EXPLAINING THE ROUT THAT YOU TAKE ON YOUR WAY BACK TO CANADA 🇨🇦..GREAT JOB AS ALWAYS DOUG 👍 👏

[@Chris_In_Texas]

Fun to travel along. Always good to see the through town routes! 🤠👍

[@beepaw1]

Great job wrangling that unit through Buffalo.

[@fs22modsandmore]

for a european truck driver its so strange you dont have trailers with steerable axes for this kind off work lol

[@masonreppeto882]

They exist but, most people figure less tech equals fewer things to maintain. It's also kind of expensive to afford things like that when you're a private trucker who's just starting out 👍.

[@kirklangstraat2526]

We have them, just a cost thing mainly. Just use to not using them as well. Also on average US roads are bigger vs european ones.

[@lv7603]

Let me tell you we know about them and have priced them but oh boy we just don’t have the deep pockets for one at the moment.

[@LuckyBear1022]

We do with longer trailers

[@pourquoiunidentifiant]

what a good way to start a sunday ! Thanks for the video !

[@Derrek4Real]

Live in Buffalo. Sweet seeing it from ur perspective. God bless

[@kendellmurray2998]

Like watching your videos...I drove one of your old trucks in the Arctic as our company purchased 2 western stars last year. Although used your trucks are well taken care of. Detroit power in the one I drove. Seasonal job hauling into gold mine.....I believe your company hauled some windmills to the diamond mines years ago from Yellowknife via the ice road when I worked there......I believe it was your company. Very professional job. Will look forward to watching future videos. Safe travels.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

I ran the ice in Yellowknife for the 2014 season. But I was there for TliCho (Continental) Great experience, I loved it!

[@Slime-Man-Extreme]

Awesome video! Loved all the different camera angles and drone shots

[@JuanPabloRojasW]

WOW! First timer in your channel. Lived in BFLO since 2000 and came to Florida in 2007. Thanks for the ride downtown. Brought back old memories! Nice ride.

[@manfreds.4840]

Hello truckers. Thanks for the nice video 👍🏽It's really fun to watch you 😊It must be really fun with such a long truck 💪🏾Stay healthy until the next video. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@moosejunky99]

I'm glad to find you channel. you really do amazing job with all the big loads and awesome job on camera locations.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thank you 😊

[@nancyannirvin4507]

A great restful time sitting here with a head cold. Made the time so much less miserable, Thank You!!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Good old chicken soup!!! Take care

[@AdamLAdventures]

Buffalo definitely has some snow... but Syracuse is the actual Snow Capital lol Great video!!

[@aderbalmatias739]

9:50 Here in Brazil we say "a man with 1001 utilities (or 1001 skills)" 😎

[@lennardperry5184]

interesting trip. thanks for the ride

[@mostlyinterested1016]

Looks like fun, Doug.

[@MegaRetr]

Great job wrangling that unit through Buffalo

[@normand7413]

Nice video and nice trip have a good day

[@theawesome48fanhunter]

Damn its kinda cool to see that you literaly passed behind my house on that route I couldnt stop identifying lications you passed

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Small world! ✌️

[@edsecorr7812]

Great job keep up the good work thank you

[@TheJoedirt6000]

you have the best camera angles on KZbin great video

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thank you! 😊

[@retired0307]

You make it look like a Sunday drive.

[@mikestorey6242]

Hi Doug, Another great job under your belt. Also great video to pity about the weather. Don't suppose you would feel it with all that weight?. Anyway thanks for the journey. Keep on trucking and keep them wheels rolling.

[@rirebel6029]

Great job ! I really like the 352s they are a good all around machine for most projects, they are big enough to move some serious material but not so big that they are slow and clumbsy !!!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

I am not an operator but I understand what you are saying. It is a very popular model. We are shipping a lot of them!

[@friendlyfarmer344]

Nice 360 degrees in the air Doug 25.25 i like it thanks

[@friendlyfarmer344]

Doug can i ask another favor to hover drone 20ft in center of an intersection, as you come with your oversize then drone goes straight up some 50ft to get top view as you're making tight turn, then back down 20ft, and finally drone start to follow a bit until load is straight. Would be nice to have it once per video and a 360 that would be great but don't crash Thanks Merci

[@producerk8247]

You have stepped up your camera game, the finer details with loading, and talking to us about how and why . Awesome job. Keep it up, it's much appreciated and more enjoyable to watch. Which do you prefer: manual or automatic trans?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

It’s a work in progress. Always room for improvement. I still prefer manual

[@DJSHADDY2K7]

Wow excellent work

[@Jojo-zu7yr]

Great video! Best wishes from Germany!

[@Sussilando]

Ja stimmt,schön gemachtes Video! Ich finde nur,die haben ein komisch oder kompliziertes,umständliches Tiefladersystem vorne,dadurch extrem lang. Wäre auf unseren Straßen wohl nicht anwendbar.

[@denis-emilegiasson3723]

Merci Douglas. Damn good work. I have the impression that the “access limits” imposed by certain authorities are based on considerations that have little to do with the preservation of infrastructure or the flow of traffic. I imagine the arrival of an “M26 Dragon Wagon”. I offer you this doc published on YT by Brian Lohnes... for those who like TRUCKS. Battling Beast Of Burden: Why The M26 Dragon Wagon Was The Greatest Heavy Duty Truck Of WWII.

[@Fu3831]

I live in Buffalo. Getting around that area in a truck is a pain. Much like it is in other major cities. Stay safe driver.

[@mccjm05]

Just saw this video, you went right past my house in Darien ny on rt20, actually saw it in the video too lol, great driving, gotta love that little underpass in Corfu on rt33

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Small world! ✌️

[@josefsf74]

Muito bom, mostrando que ser caminheiro não é fácil. Precisa ter responsabilidade com a carga e as pessoas no trânsito. Geralmente elas não ajudam.

[@JosephKnueppel]

Come across your channel subscribed😊

[@lloydedwards8038]

How many guys you see, instead of putting the equipment all the way to the back to make it easier on your equipment to load it put it where they want and then fight like hell to get under it. Those are the ones that say mind your own business. Yeah our professional drivers, I shudder. You are doing a great job enjoyable to watch!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thank you sir!

[@sethtriggs]

OMG you went right through my neighborhood! That is fantastic. I wish I knew I coulda waved at you heh! Also Buffalo doesn't get as much snow as cities like Watertown (and probably Syracuse) but we tend to get our snow when nobody else is getting it which makes it look worse.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

I get around! Maybe next time

[@matthewbrooder9414]

so funny this popped up! passed not even a mile from my house.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Small world! ✌️

[@sterling6461]

I live in buffalo, cool to see!

[@ditherdather]

I live in Hebron, OH and this week we have a supersized load coming into our area that is 270' long and around 900,000 lbs. They put out a traffic alert on the news so people could plan around it.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

I believe a saw pictures on Facebook. Those big superloads are amazing 🤘

[@ditherdather]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 I thought of your channel pretty soon afterward upon hearing about it. Always enjoy the content. I'm a logistics analyst, and I'm always impressed by the level of planning and regulation that goes into commercial transportation like this.

[@TheFlyinrhino]

I think I may have passed you going the other direction on the QEW in St Catharines few weeks back. It was one of your company trucks. Very cool

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Very possible. There are a few of us all with the same color scheme.

[@boris4640]

That‘s where cabovers come in handy.

[@aderbalmatias739]

You show all load details before you leave, this is great!!

[@hunterburdick2473]

Man should of seen my face, when I seen the title saying Buffalo which is a couple hours from me, I started walking the video and I’m like wait a second that’s definitely the entry to the port of Baltimore 😂 I was out there for a while doing excavation work on the lifted lots by the cranes.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Small world! ✌️

[@austintruck9868]

I feel bad for you that you would have to take that to the city of hell to drive though(Toronto) but great job and keep these video coming

[@levelonegamingacademy9524]

Next Time please a cam on the top of the trailer for frontview. hello from germany😉

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Good idea!

[@CanandianPeriod]

Another enjoyable video Doug. Boy have things changed since I worked for CAT. I almost wonder what do they manufacture in North America now.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Still going strong in Illinois, Arkansas, Texas, North Carolina…

[@hornytoadtransport]

You keep hitting them out the park. Very enjoyable plus that interaction with your dad in the beginning put a smile on my face.

[@TheFisher474]

I’m watching this video and I’m about 25 minutes in and I’m thinking that looks an awful lot like Darien Center. I drove that road to work for a few years and still drive it semi regularly. Funny story about the “We Fix It” shop that’s boarded up, to the right just before the right turn onto Rt. 77, a semi truck went through it when the driver fell asleep like 18 years ago.

[@damanayadekunle7232]

Hello Mr pilot/ heavy haul trucker😅 bless up

[@adamwagner1987]

Welcome to my home city 👋

[@Hairie-xz7nq]

Good job broo

[@carldrexler7883]

Well Doug thanks for the take me back I always liked running NY state (except nyc and long isl) but you gotta admit Buffalo’s the easiest major city to get around in, low traffic and courteous drivers 👍

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

I’ll take buffalo over NYC any day! Just too bad there is no direct oversize route through the city, years ago we used to loop around the north side by the zoo but lately they’ve been sending us though the downtown circle.

[@carldrexler7883]

It seem too bad going around that circle. When I first started driving in the late 60, where the Cross Bronx spits off to go to the Throgs Neck and the White Stone it was a traffic circle ⭕️ back then and every night I went through there was always some kind of cluster f##k can you imagine if the circle ⭕️ was still there 🤯

[@Howoldareweanywayyipes]

Niagra Falls... never made it there... made it to Upper penninsula of Michigan though several times.

[@MrPotatoMan]

Aha! you are the one from Instagram, and i found you. Hell yeah!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

I get around on social media 😅

[@potterfriendlyfiend]

not sure if you know it or not but once you have the tracks lined up you can use the pedal on the right beside the normal tracking pedals and itll move both at the same time. machine looks brand new im assuming the pedal probably has a pin you have to pull but you can easily put it back!

[@robertlane3513]

Nice trip doug, i hope i did not bother you to much driving along. lol Halifax

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Haha so that was you cursing my driving!!! Just joking 🙃

[@codykennedy19]

Amazing video man I just subscribe to your channel. I love the Allison transmission in your truck. Will you please see if you can do a really long ASMR video of you driving it and include it with the engine starting up because this thing sounds great. I hope all is well with you and your family man. Stay safe and have a blessed one.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Welcome to the channel!

[@davibarroslimalandim1829]

Parabéns meu amigo pelo seu eselente trabalho 👏👏👏👏👏

[@RedMech556]

I'm just discovering your channel, and I wanted to say that after realizing this truck's transmission isn't manual, it gave me hope. I've been delving into specialized and heavy haul, and for a while, my mentors and elder vets have been telling me I have no hope of progressing in this field without removing the restriction from my license. But seeing this kind of sparked my passion again. I feel like even with my restriction, I do have options.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Welcome to the channel! It is true that heavy haul is mainly a manual transmission world however the future is looking more and more automatic.

[@robbiecoomer4790]

I do a lot of oversize loads my self and some states make it crazy with the way they take you . Some roads will seem like I should never be on them . Never run no more then 8 axels . Truck is tri axle and trailer is 3 axle with 1 axle trailer hooked to it .

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Story of my life 🤣

[@johnberry1107]

Buffalo NY infrastructure is based on extra wide roadways to accommodate lake snow impacts. Stay safe.

[@dimitrikottos625]

Repping Quebec!!! YESSIR

[@jessebeasley4562]

Excellent video very informative i drive for Tmc Transportation out of Des Moines, Ia we only have two axle rgn trls and permit up to 92 k

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

10-4 I’ve seen TMC hauling a lot of agricultural machines. I believe they have a specialized boat division as well! Happy to have you along! ✌️

[@MrFlorian]

Its weird watching this especially when you got to Transit & Genesee because I live in Buffalo and just before you got to the airport there's a trailer park to the left & a good friend of mine lives there lol.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Small world! ✌️

[@paulbuck683]

You was in my neck of the woods. Wish I could have met you.

[@davidb5952]

Can't believe they route oversize through downtown Buffalo.

[@robertlane3513]

you have the gears Doug so better for the truck when you use them, beats sitting along side the road for hours waiting for tow truck.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

I don’t own this equipment but I take care of it as if I did 🤷🏼‍♂️ just the way I was raised I guess!

[@MichaelBrown-qn9hi]

I enjoyed the ride. I felt like I was behind the wheel. As someone already said, it seems ridiculous for all the detours through off the beaten path if there had been a problem in the residential area you were in, how would you have gotten out. But you made it safe and sound. Where to next?.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

I have some vacations coming so I hope you’ll forgive my absence! Guaranteed there will be more videos when I start back.

[@dubious6718]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 Best thing to do on vacations are to edit videos.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

🤣🤣🤣 my wife might kill me

[@MichaelBrown-qn9hi]

By all means, take care of you. Everyone needs a break, and because of what you haul, you really need it. Enjoy the Vacation, we'll be here waiting.

[@thepubliceye]

I wonder if the Peterbilt cab over at the port was KZbinr was Steve from FSC Trucking.

[@gregprocknal9232]

I'm from the Buffalo ,NY area just south of it in East Concord

[@radpaddler]

Auf Empfehlung von Truck TV Amerika, Mirco auf Achse hier dazu gekommen . Sehr interessant und gut gelungen . Danke für die Tour . Gruß aus Bernloch ( Germany )

[@briceisright]

Welcome to my hometown Buffalo lol

[@lolMyke]

End was cool I’m a Fort erie local. Would have been cool to catch you. I swear I’ve seen one of your trucks at the FJ

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Very possible! It’s a popular spot for us to stop

[@crusty_trucks]

This is THE most Canadian accent ive ever heard! lol

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

lol Canadian eh!

[@barrylee9068]

Do you favor the automatic transmission or the 18 speed in snow and ice. Love the informative video,s. Thanks and stay blessed.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

The automatic does a good job but I still favor the manual transmission

[@thomasflynn198]

As always, excellent Douglas. Question. Does the company charge for the deadhead miles from Montreal to the port?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

The rate is usually a fixed calculated amount. It is up to the trucking company to include enough in the rate to cover dead head. For sure they are making less money than a company with less dead head. But with these big heavyhaul trailers back hauls are less available and 50% empty miles is normal.

[@wheatvilleblacksmithtreese2123]

i live near batavia. i know the roads your driving on . cool

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Small world ✌️

[@nealc.6927]

35:08 That bridge was so tight it made me eyes water . . . .

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Yup close one!

[@mookiefinn4732]

Hey Bud let me know when youre around Albany NY area and ill keep an eye out for ya.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Kool. Pass though there all the time!

[@darkrevenger04]

Woohoo another LB vid!

[@AndreasF.]

for metric viewers total weight is 81 to. little more than the double of european normal truckweight.

[@pourquoiunidentifiant]

ben oui, jlecoute pour la deuxieme fois... hey serieux, ca manque de norm ces temps cis ! Yé bon norm pis yé lfun a entendre !

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Haha ça fait une bout j’ai pas travaillé avec

[@CONTAINERMAN68]

1st time here. I wanted to see how the big over size leads work! I'm like the other guy. Why does State DOT route you through town instead of going around? I understand about width, weight and length, but asphalt, heck, all of the materials to make those roads was brought in by a truck! Wait a minute. I saw Peterbilt seats, but that's a Western Star? It was easier to to get into Canada than I thought! How is it getting back into the US? I'll have to look at your camera setups. I've been wanting to add some cameras to my rig, to show off some of my driving skills and backing up skills. Been driving flatbed for 9 years now. Before that was van for 8 years and before that Asphalt Dump trucks and Semi's with short trailers, but also got to move 53' RGN's and an old folding neck heavy haul trailer and moved a portable asphalt plant from different jobsites. Those were long trailers. Probably almost as long as you're setup. But no jeeps or stinger axles. All triple or quad axles. Turning into a 40' driveway was a bitch sometimes! Wheel loaders, backhoes, rollers, and asphalt paving machines were the only machines that I got to haul. Now everything I haul is within my trailer limits, expect for length. Since it's only a 48' flatbed, I can haul upto 5 feet overhang on the back of the trailer and I don't have to flag or light it up. Don't let my channel name fool you. I don't haul sea cans for a living. I came up with that name due to my hobby. I'm a model train hobbyist and one time I bought over 300 containers for my model train layout. So I decided to call myself CONTAINERMAN68. I post videos of my travels and I also railfan. I enjoyed the ride along!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Welcome! This is a Peterbilt truck. I used to drive a Western Star which can be seen in some of my older videos. As long as your paperwork is in proper order the border crossings usually go very well both ways. Permits routes don’t always make sense. Usually the route givin is to avoid low bridges, construction zones and bridges with weight limits. In this case of Buffalo we avoid the toll road because you need a separate permit for that.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

By the way I enjoy model trains also! I don’t have time or space at home for a setup but maybe one day. I used to have a subscription to Model Railroader Magazine. I find all the detail of the professional sets really fascinating!

[@timmorin69]

I love your content!! I'm about to start a new career into trucking at 42 years old. I'm a bit nervous but I've always dreamed of driving truck and now my kids are grown and i'm single, so im taking the plunge. Do you prefer the automatic truck or do you miss driving a manual trans?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Personally I still prefer a manual transmission Best of luck, the interesting thing about trucking is there are many variations. You can find the job which best suits your preference and lifestyle

[@timmorin69]

@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 thanks!! yup, I've been studying up on that. I think to start off I'd like to try to get into box trailer or reefer trailer trucking in a regional or local position to get my feet wet but ultimately I think I'd like to get into flat bedding because it seems like more of a challenge as well as better pay. Then maybe eventually heavy haul once I've got lots of experience under my belt. Stay safe out there!

[@Ivansgarage]

Guess you weren't kidding when you said downtown, I am getting hungry, any chance of a McDonald's drive through?

[@lloydedwards8038]

You must remember that in N.Y. State most bridges are railroad measurements.

[@ScottWarder]

I'm sorry if this has been asked 1000 times before, but what are the specs on your tractor? Engine and diffs? Great videos, sir..

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Cummins 565hp, Allison transmission, 14k steer, 46k rears

[@13699111]

​@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 Allison transmission great transmission

[@user-zl3wl9rs6s]

Why or what is the time counting down? Maybe something to do with when your permit runs out? Just ask and enjoying your videos.👍👍👍

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Electronic log book. That’s how many hours I have left in my day.

[@rens1794]

So you now have a 3 - axle truck with a Jeep (?) Dolly Trailer, could you replace that with a 4 - axle truck without the Jeep Dolly Trailer or are you more flexible in the setup like you have now...? so the 2nd question is if you could do the same job with legal axle weights with a 4 axle truck...?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

The 3 axle truck plus 2 axle jeep dolly gives a total of 5 axles so I can carry more weight than a 4 axle truck. 4 axle trucks can do light legal loads but because the truck is heavy they can’t do heavy legal loads.

[@brian_2040]

What was the purpose for the little angle pieces on the back of the well? Arches to help with clearance?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

With these trailers we use shims to change the camber (arch) of the trailer. We need to adjust the camber based on the weight of the load