Trucking In An Illinois Snow Storm // Wind & Ice Ep517

[@1954crc]

I could not be a trucker driving in the rotten weather that you do. You truckers amaze me. Thanks for all you do and stay safe,partner.

[@secretsquirrel5152]

The Fearless Men & Women of Trucking...i Just wanted to Say Thank You.

[@Ken-sr6jo]

I’m a retired truck driver and have ran that very same route hauling groceries from Indianapolis to HyVee distribution in Cherokee, Ia. Always enjoyed that run. It’s a low stress run if you’re not fighting weather. Always did drop and hook in Cherokee. The people there at HyVee in Cherokee are great. I’ve also Parked there over night and they don’t mind. I’ve also hauled a lot of loads out of Sioux City, Iowa. Ran reefers hauling Tyson meat out of Dakota City, Ne.. I was based out of LeMars, Iowa and hauled lots of ice cream out of Blue Bunny in LeMars. Enjoy your channel.

[@heatherkohlwey8379]

The weather this winter has been very strange and not in a good way. LED lights do make some heat so they should stay pretty clear. Glad you made it through the worst of it and ended with a nice sunset. Enjoy some time home with the family. Stay safe and God bless.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

I was shocked. I figured they were going to be full when I stopped.

[@peter1256]

Hi Kurt you are most definitely a truck driver not a KZbinr. In fact I think between yourself and trucking together you are great opperater . Hope all goes well for you and family take care cos we care stay safe. 🇦🇺⛽😎⛟🐶

[@CountrySedan400]

More of the CB radio in the driving videos Kurt.

[@carolanderson1011]

I lived in Northern IL for 12 years. I moved back to SC in 2013. I can say I honestly don't miss the snow. Glad you made it safe.

[@michaelselman9885]

Hi there Kurt & Opie. That was a fun vlog. Don't like the weather. Wait a 100 miles or less. 😉😆 You made it look easy. Beautiful sunset. I sure do miss Blimpies. We do not have any left here. The closes sandwich place 2 it is Subway. Have a blessed night & week ahead. Give my best 2 the whole family & doggies. God's Blessings today & always. 💕🙏🏼😉👍🏼

[@sassyflower1686]

Oh my gosh I could hardly watch this video! My stomach is in knots right now. All that driving in the snow and those roads. I was on the edge of my chair peeking between my fingers. Lol. I would say” please be safe” but you already know that. I didn’t see Opie snow boots. Happy travels. Give Opie my best.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Still working on those

[@thewatchmen4920]

THANK YOU for the camera setups. Safe 🌨️ travels 🚛💨💨💨

[@larryfisher5796]

Glad to hear you and the German are safe .I heard on the news this morning that there was a big tie up on I-80 in ILL .this morning I had it figured you were past where it was .Glad you boys are safe and taking a couple of days off .Stay safe. Old gear jammer 👍

[@danielramsey1959]

Dogs love a snow fight! 😁 Be safe, prepare to hunker down, big storms of the other kind on the horizons.

[@jackson_68]

My German Shepherd Dog cross liked to "help" me shovel snow. It was her job to catch every shovelful I threw.

[@maryacosta1747]

These are BAD-ASS TRUCKERS 🚛

[@dnolle1249]

This is a compliment…each night there is a new trucking video with you and Opie, my cat crawls into bed and watches your video almost from start to finish. She loves it….

[@shellbell2730]

I wonder if the deep growl of the truck engine attracted her? Now she is hooked and also enjoys the views from the truck and her friend Opie! So cute!

[@xpicklepie]

Schmidt has one hell of a life. The open road with a cool-ass dog. Who wouldn't envy this guy.

[@robertcrawford2949]

Believe me I get it about that 35 mph in Ice and snow. 42 years OTR here. Retired last year. Stacked up a truck in Minnesota in October 93 in that blizzard. First accident after13 years. It teaches you a shit load of respect for ice and wind.

[@LisaM563]

What a beautiful drive - a bit scary- but beautiful- Opie & Jax are such handsome pups 🐶

[@danisklatt9853]

You & Opie be safe getting back to Iowa!

[@HighMiler]

Glad you made it safe and sound, I live at south of you on I 55 got some pictures of wrecks head north the next morning

[@reggiehowze1891]

Good Ole Hy-Vee. Great place to deliver to. I stayed mostly at the one in Chariton, Iowa

[@frankmantione3268]

Thank the lord you stayed in one piece. Spring hopefully is around the bend some where!!!!! STAY SAFE STAY WELL FRANKIE LONG ISLAND

[@moondog3162]

Ankle biters🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣😂😂........glad you boys had a safe trip 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🙏

[@fredrenberg9596]

Best explanation of winter drivers ever!

[@danisklatt9853]

Watching this video. I live in peoria. Love watching your videos!

[@howardarcuri5059]

Oh man Kurt , I don’t miss that . Your awesome . Safe Kurt

[@reggiehowze1891]

I don't miss those Iowa snow storms. Here in Bama we just have to worry bout tornado outbreaks. Stay safe

[@MAX999MAX]

Amazing as always thanks. God bless you

[@romanmartinez6458]

First time riding with ya. Pretty cool. I've always been fascinated with people battling the elements to keep the world moving.

[@janebeuten6071]

Ready for spring yet 🌻? I know I am. So glad to see that you and Opie made it home safely! Enjoy some time with the family. Give Jax and Opie lots of pets! 🐕❤😃

[@robvangorp4068]

Kurt is a mad man when the weather is going to be crazy. Looks like you're going right along. But as all truckers are on it. Know what your truck can do and drive the truck.

[@MarkCawley-fn7yt]

Awesome thanks 👍👍 Love to all your lovely family

[@robertmowery9596]

Enjoyed the trip though the snow. Glad you made it home safely. Opie looked tired, but very relaxed in his chair!!! That tanker truck really was rolling when he went past you!!!

[@timothyosborn1697]

Oh those Midwestern snowstorms. They are sure the ones to bring the windchill down. Now, I'm still waiting to see Opie's jacket and boots. Glad you're safe and sound.

[@djboma137]

I was able to "like" this video. I was #1101 the way it looks. Thank you for your time.

[@joeprocopio494]

Damn,Kurt,roads are crap,I've been there ,done that,nice job of truckin,be careful bud,as always c u next time,Opie is cool as hell,lol,keep truckin up whoop- whoop!!

[@dougvesper259]

Yeah Kurt we got about 8 inches! If you ever come back through St.Louis I live 20 minutes east of there in Collinsville Illinois!

[@northernconfederate7957]

Tell you what you are so lucky , you where about 4 hrs a head of the major pile ups over 50 cars an trucks stay safe an keep trucken

[@travisvolf1804]

i hear truck drivers on youtube say.. drive for the conditions.. good words to live by mo matter what you are driving... i enjoyed your video kurt.. thank you

[@j.b.6577]

Put some of your deicing washer fluid in a spray bottle and spray your headlights whenever you stop... I'll bet that along with the heat they generate will keep them clear... Glad you're safe... Drive safe... looks like this week is going to be bad for you all too...

[@cherylcarlson3315]

When saw the posting knew you weren't among the ones laying on their sides and was glad. Thank you for gorgeous IL storm footage,made me smile the whole way for the beauty as I knew you were ok. In Danville went from rain to sleet real fast and got 1 in of that then about 2 in of snow where they had predicted 6 in. Glad you have your weather/nav/dad, when son drove I did that function and feel sorry for young drivers who don't have that support.Have a great rest

[@north4dranch786]

love the sound of the turbo whistle along with the deep sound of that engine.

[@johnl8996]

Love it each time you go through Bloomington. That's where I grew up! Miss that place.

[@johnslife6669]

I drove 74 that day as well must have been earlier than I as the ice didn't start until le roy and switched to snow north of bloomington on 39 got to south beloit and only a flurry came down a few hours after I travelled 39 there was a hundred vehicle pile up down by el paso il good job

[@g.martinhiner6938]

Glad to see to see you showing old Glory blowing in the wind. Be careful out there Kurt.

[@michealpencoff4744]

Kurt, I can't always watch your videos when they first come out but they're always waiting for me when I get home after a long day at work and I thoroughly enjoy them. Thanks again.

[@jasontengan1233]

Great appreciation to you drivers who do it in the snow, I had to go to Haleakala Crater to lowboy a water truck down, told NPS is ain't happening, it's frozen, rent one from us for your bird sanctuary, call us when it thaws, kudo to you fellow truckers in the states!

[@dustytanco6917]

Hey the cb worked.. nice nice

[@diesel266]

Nice driving brother 👌

[@michaelhuisinga5545]

Wasn’t good here in farmer city that’s forsure glad I had mine backed in the shop! Keep on Truckin buddy

[@chrishelms1967]

Those were some dicey roads

[@pacopeso8474]

Stay safe out there, thanks for letting us know the road conditions.

[@DDD-us6uu]

Good job driver, glad your home, Opie such a good boy.🤗🤗

[@youssefzegari1618]

Professionnel trucker i like your videos i am from Morocco by the way 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@robertcrawford2949]

I like how you always drop your landing gear before pulling your pin. Apparently you've learned your lesson. P.S. i like your dog

[@paulson6270]

But look at that sky awesome Stay warm and Stay safe.

[@donnakuykendall5402]

Thank Goodness !... There you are ! I have been worried you were caught up in some terrible weather. Glad you are both safe !

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Nope just kids lol.

[@lukuscarter3563]

I enjoyed this video Mr. Kurt. Just subbed ya 2 days ago. This snow storm video is up there in some of your best content in my opinion. Thank you sir. Not complicated. Just simple trucking thru the snow and ice with a great companion, the old German. Lol. 👍

[@adco]

35 I would have to agree. Lots of wind in Wyoming today. I made it home 👍😊

[@JeffSmith-it4tm]

Watching from Phoenix Az.

[@huskersue5123]

We lost visibility a few times nothing bad ..LOL. I was holding my breath a few times. Glad I don't have to drive in that. You did an amazing job Kurt. Stay safe.

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

Illinois-Indiana around Lake Michigan only place you can pull off for lunch get snowed in and next day 30 miles down the road not a bit of snow. Well around Tonawanda N.Y. Get in my route deliver and Hilo driver will tell you to get out of dodge and you best believe him……What the hell about 4:00 on sounds like you have”Alien” under your dash. That noise is creepy.

[@dennisduvall39]

Glad to see you are not one of those driver's that has to figure out your fuel from scale house to scale house

[@stephenglendenning1475]

Hi Ope in Kitchener last night we got 15 inch the good white snow. school are close and it was a good time at home. Friday night is at 16 of and Saturday is at -8 it will fell like. Tell you need your boots on it will to cold or water boots. Have safe trip and tell brother it cold. bye from a little boy

[@rolandovillarreal5010]

That was an amazing sunset. We live in a beautiful country. To end the day with a sunset like that must make your day. It made mine. Thanks for the Videos

[@joer2390]

Hay there's a big man unhooking a trailer to many pizza's and zingers lol just kidding Kurt glad you made it home safely

[@SG-ze9no]

Thank you for the bridge 😊 that sunset 🌅 was beautiful. Happy that you got through the snow storm before it got bad. It did get really bad. I think all states have wind 🌬 all countries too.. that was so funny of you kicking snow ❄️ on Opie ‼️😆man, when you was unhooking your eyes was glowing…scary 🤭😬 Opie looked super relaxed and so did Jax 😊🐹🐠🐾🦂🦮🐕‍🦺🐿👋🤪

[@EDLaw-wo5it]

!2 hours late watching today so I am glad you made it through ok. You are a top-notch driver and good at YT too. We really enjoy your vids. Have a good couple of days with family and above all havagudun Kurt.

[@hersamjoy123]

you and opie stay safe and warm the last trip I run came back across Texas on black icegot truck home parked told husband I was done

[@miltoncallan1471]

Awesome weather! Thanks for showing it.

[@williamcraig1505]

Glad you two are ok, weather out there looks bad

[@adambennett2176]

Damn I love the sound of that engine!! 😌

[@nickelvan]

We love the Iowa 80, stopped there many times. Bought my most recent CB there, slept in the RV parking and visited the truck museum, well worth it and free😎

[@gerrycassidy1111]

glad to see you got home safe brother trucker all the best from the uk

[@happy2win]

I sure hope you can see betteer than those of us watching on the tube

[@normanbuchanan9710]

glad you made through ok thank the Lord.

[@kurtzarnstorff9907]

I love white 4 wheelers in snow with no lights on

[@michaelwagoner5512]

I'm glad you made it through illinois Friday afternoon they had a 100 car pille up of cars

[@meangenemiller3362]

That remains me I need to get some new wipers! When ice builds up on your stacks, it’s cold!😂🇨🇱

[@jimmyleon2983]

6:56 The road looks to be a little too icy-slick yet you're barrelin' on. How do you keep from sliding around going as fast as you are? You're going to pass a truck on these road conditions....good luck!

[@tylerdunn6578]

I tried snow docks worked great for one time maybe 3 hrs no good after that around dead mans curb i84 Oregon but had chains didn’t half to use them though cool dog by the way nice ride to.

[@johncoleman5128]

"GREAT DRIVING MY FRIEND' 🚛🚛

[@marvinelder3828]

You were in my neck of the woods so to speak. About 1 1/2 south of Champaign, we really got hammered yesterday. A lot of ice. Amazing what 24 hrs does for things. Sun was out all day and melted all that bad stuff away. Enjoy your home time.

[@peterbilt1516]

I unloaded and reloaded north of Indy Thursday AM. I shot up 65, little bit of rain by Remington then dry roads all the way to Sioux Falls.

[@tomgibson7989]

Talk about snow storms. I got caught in one Monday in Wyoming. Forced to shutdown 30 miles west of rawlings. They didn't open the road till noon the next day. My pitbull likes snow but she didn't want nothing to do with -33 wind-chill

[@ronheadley6141]

Made it , it helps on bad roads having nice load , I hauled gator ade a lot out of Phoenix liked them heavy loads truck road better 475 cat didn't know difference, you be safe and warm , ty for nice video , 😀

[@hammerdown8538]

You can hear that turbo in that KW 🔨⬇️🏆🗜🔥🎯📸👍🏿🦍💪🏿🏋🏿🎬💰👀🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊💯illion

[@hermangahn6353]

Kurt glad you are not part of the I 39 pile up.

[@dand5331]

Luv the cb talk! Good job!

[@sammybrownfox6265]

New to your channel and really enjoyed that. Stay safe from the UK.

[@steelhorsetravels9791]

Looks like another day at the office. Glad to see you made it home safely big dog. Looks like your new tires held up

[@florentinomartinez6507]

Wat a mess ty for vidio Opie needs a cheeseburger

[@jimwilliams9538]

Glad you made it through safely.

[@MrRod632]

Drove 57 down from Chicago to Effingham. 15+ semis crashed in ditches from Thursdays snow. I dealt with 40+ mph winds and drifting snow. I heard 55 over by 74 was really bad with accidents 65 shut down for 24 hours due to accidents. Keep it straight with little or no brakes.

[@julieadams34]

Yup glad you made it out of that.. Parts of Oklahoma had 5 inches. We here had rain then wind and cold..blaa not fun wiith that wind.. Take care,,, stay safe.

[@charlesthatcher9105]

Glad you had a safe trip. You enjoy your days off with the family. Stay safe!

[@jeffhartson9203]

You're lucky that you don't need chains. I'm sure your roads are in a lot better shape than they are here in Washington. Our roads are so tore up, with potholes and low spots, You can go through a set of shocks in no time. In a truck, it is worse in some place's due to the constant cold and ice in the winter. Like driving on washboard. Enjoy a few days off. It was well deserved.

[@dennisduvall39]

I'm glad to hear you clean up after Opie kinda wondering if anyone has approached you about the lesh law

[@randyhall5540]

Went through the same storm. I shut down in Bloomington. I-39 was closed till Friday at noon. The accident involved 19 trucks and 9 vehicles. Glad I stopped

[@judpascal9266]

Merci pour ta passion ta gentillesse et ton savoir-faire, danke filmolle fur alles, grazie mille, per tutto

[@scottbaker1018]

Our favorite C-16 first class yellow girl sounds perfect under the pedal. Get back to the dealer and plug into mother cat ET And get her jakes fixed.Safe travels bud 🇺🇸🇺🇸