Kansas Reload ~ Quiet Highways

[@pgadams1]

Nice sundown photography and First Class has never looked better.

[@SG-ze9no]

Having to wear tennis shoes 👟 isn’t all that bad, at least they are not flip flops 🩴. We like the different camera shots that you do, that has to take some time to set up. My husband never wore shorts 🩳, to him that was only for school kids in gym class. So, I bought him a pair that he wears at home, but no where else. 😁 thank you for sharing your videos with us. Congrats on the 27.3 k 😊🐾🦮

[@matthewkuhn8078]

Love the purr of that cat driver

[@jerryknighten8987]

👍😉. Thanks let us ride along. be safe too. Thanks the video..😉

[@briandrake5388]

I had to chuckle when you said "it was a tad bit windy" going across Kansas. For having lived here all my life, I've never known it to be a tad windy. It's either no wind or 100+ mph winds. Lol. Have a safe trip home.

[@Kirawolf1971]

Kansas is a great State. I like Kansas.

[@frankmantione3268]

That is a BEAUTIFUL "K.W." Great to see nice equipment. Stay well FRANKIE LONG ISLAND.

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

Getting home is always the best part of trucking.

[@the.porter.productions]

Porter greetings! ✌️ Ramen noodles…YUM! We like them, too, but not ramen soup. Lol! I like a double portion of them myself.😍 Low traffic…I keep hearing that, and you mentioned it once before. But I’ve been hearing that there’s a driver shortage…maybe in certain areas. 😳 A map of your route…yeah, it might be good for those of us that might follow you along the route. I do that when I watch your videos sometimes, and I’m not familiar with those areas at all. Watching a sunrise through the windshield of a semi….OH, SWEET! I did that a few years ago with my oldest brother. We were driving into West Virginia from Ohio as the sun began to break into view. It was a WONDERFUL time of fellowship with my brother. We hadn’t been together in a truck like that in many years! Some good memories! It is true…You should always eat before you go to the grocery store. That works for the truck stop, too. I’ve never had that problem. Hey, was that a trucker wearing sandals into the store? Probably not. Those cravings can get ya. Happy Truckin!! 😎🇺🇸

[@terryskaggs2024]

I think the older that rig gets the better she looks. She is a beauty.

[@littleroo340]

Agreed

[@barrymaddock2739]

@@littleroo340 stay safe keep greasy side down and shiney side up

[@elijames3041]

So you're on your way home stay safe

[@andrewj4442]

Nice! Love the Kansas highways at night. Safe travels!

[@robertesposito9871]

Opie is a big star, no wonder he gets Big Macs

[@jimb3541]

Another great vlog. Thanks. We did finally get some rain. Half an inch. Not much for socal here I will take it. Have a great day and stay safe.

[@brianjacobsen8365]

Windy and stormy in Kansas?! No way! LOL! Hit Casey's in the am for some breakfast pizza! Safe travels back home!

[@leroyellis2930]

Leroy Ellis Kirk I love your truck, I am a kenworth truck lover, keep her clean and take good care of her. And opie look good to. Make sure he get,s his cheese burger, it make him happy. And you have a beautiful family as well. Take care and drive safely.

[@randyhopkins9114]

Also, you said that guy mentioned something about a route map showing where you've been, and where you're going! Well I thought of something fun you could do, and actually you could make it very precise! Do you remember the road map that the Griswold used to plan out their trip in the first "National Lampoon's Vacation!"...🏡🚗🚙🤣😂 You could get Sara, and the kids to get on Google, and download something like that, and have a truck that looks like First Class driving from Point A to Point B, and you could even download the music to "Holiday Road!" I think that would be so cool, and fun too! I bet once all of you got into figuring it out, y'all would all love it, and I bet your subscribers would love it too!...😁😂🤣😅🤙👍

[@chrishays5820]

Sport shorts and flip flops 😂 that’s real trucker attire.

[@ProudPapaw88]

Great video, thanks for sharing. Opie hooked on beef jerky lol. Stay safe Kurt.

[@avail1.]

expecting real hot temps this week, ever over here near Chicago🔥 i found a nice pair of blue jeans short; fit just over the knee, possibly Walmart or Meier....WRANGLER Brand. If you had the machine to air dry /or slow smoked sliced up chuck roast, or you could make your own beef jerky. Buy the spices???? Fresh is better...Thanks for being you, and drivin that dog around the country, life would boring for that critter otherwise.🏪 God bless Mr. Schmidt😁🖐

[@rogercoffrey6690]

I just love watching your video just good entertainment to see what goes on out thair in the trucking world an your home life you do a real good job friend see u next time

[@frankwilliams6683]

My grandparents lived in Florence, Kansas.

[@jti2007]

I passed you on I-35 between Beto Junction and Emporia last Saturday afternoon. I was going NB and you were on your way to Gunsmoke, KS. I’ve spent many an hour driving highway 50 from Emporia to Dodge City or out to Garden City. Your video in National Beef brought back memories of taking live cattle into that processing center. Hope to meet you someday out here on the road. Safe travels!

[@Redsox247]

Ralph from Cali, I was on vacation just got back and catching up on your videos. I’m LMAO at Opie in the background as your talking in the truck I swear I wonder what he’s thinking.😂😂😂😂 . Great video.

[@byronseagrave5297]

I Love the beef and Pork noodles. Don't care about the chicken. With deer steak or deer burgers and fried green tomatoes!! I've been that way all my life i could deliver a load and get the same load two years later drive right to the place!! But couldn't tell you what routes I took to save my life!! Be safe out there Brother Peace

[@truck4140]

New Sub. Love the sound of the engine purring along and love the scenery that you show. G'day from Western Australia.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank you

[@mistyharris1906]

Ooo I like the "Riding Along" better than watching.

[@mattmaly5085]

You too ! Your the best

[@wbball15]

Ottawa, home of OTTAWA yard tractors. Great machines. Good town.

[@kw535075]

Casey's does have some good 🍕!!

[@sassyflower1686]

What about putting crock pot in your truck and having a pot roast in it. Yum. Maybe try to cook a few meals before you leave out and pack them up and take with you and just warm them up. Just a few ideas. Love your videos.

[@ladypski]

Kurt, Bobby and I really enjoy watching your channel. You do a real good job with the videos. Opie is another reason why we watch all of your videos. Crusiing with you is SPECIAL. Hope you enjoy your time at home. God Bless and stay safe.

[@joanderson9730]

I have made many "documentaries' of our travels and family events over the years. I only had an 8mm tape cameras, and a Magnavox DVD recorder with a cheap DVD player on top of it and a TV monitor. Very old school-- but I have some 300 DVD's of good memories. However, when I'm gone, I'm sure most of the DVD's will go too. For maps. I video taped a paper map, tracing the route and talking if needed. Then I just inserted that clip into the finished video. I'm sure with modern technology, it is simpler.

[@SuperSooner01]

HAHA hey roustabout did you see who is wearing tennis shoes!!!!!!!!

[@randyalger6057]

Your videos get better and better nothing wrong with shorts I wear them everyday oh and thanks for the mention that was cool🇨🇦🇨🇦🙏

[@MichaelGregg-wc2bg]

He is being a good copilot

[@mikerallo4851]

Remember Kurt poor Opie has a fur coat on. That's why he is SO WARM.

[@philemmerling478]

you need to go back to school and learn on how some fur coats cool the animals

[@deke441]

It's all the salt going to get us at our age. We can tell your hot, your head looks like one of those red turkey thermometers about ready to pop out. Stay cool Schmidt!

[@TheBearcat1940]

I'm 81 retired truck driver in Oklahoma and I love watching your videos

[@daleburke3679]

Great video eat what you want you live one time,,,been gone chasing walleye we got 24 in a week trolling,,,be careful stay safe Kurt

[@gilnorton1]

I enjoy that drive on hwy 50 between Emporia and Newton. Nice 2 lane with some long passing lanes. Peace

[@luciledevries478]

I can hear u and Opie looks great cheeseburger time Please have a safe trip home 🙏😎

[@MAX999MAX]

Amazing as always thanks. God bless you

[@derrickdeazonmurphy7082]

Awesome video 👍🏼 stay safe out there

[@rchrd1bolt]

Kansas and those round about s !

[@petermarshall7005]

Congrats on the 27000 i enjoy your stuff . I looked at that sky around Dodge City and i thought of Greensburg Kansas which is nearby. An interesting place Dodge City especially the old part of town preserved to commemorate the days of the Wild west and the Buffalo hunters. . A hell of a set up just West of Dodge City that 5 Rivers Feedlot. Best wishes from Sydney Australia.

[@drandisol]

Kurt, you are a driving beast. How you can drive all night without God's gift from heaven (coffee), I'll never know!

[@davidwilliams6645]

Don't forget. You said your are going to give 1st class some TLC while you are home😁😁😊😊😊

[@1972meandme]

I was in dodge city , on Monday, for my route , be safe love the videos, I'm from kansas to , El Dorado

[@johnferreira2044]

That is the best way to truck when it's totally quiet , I don't know about putting your routes on here , Because you might get somebody on here saying well Kurt why you going that way why you doing that kurt why don't you go this way it's closer 😂😂😂😂😂😁 Be safe out there Kurt

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Yup

[@catfish573]

Dude, I am 61 and I've never stopped wearing shorts year round here in Southeast Oklahoma. If the temperature gets below freezing and there is a strong north wind, I might put a pair of sweats on. So go for it and don't think twice. 👍👍👍✌✌✌

[@edwardsterling2284]

love your video bring back mem ory after 42 years over the road

[@chrisleffler3145]

Love 1st class !! Your videos are real nice g rated for the family love it ! I couldn't pass up the rolling hot dogs 😂. At any truck stop lol

[@rossbryan6102]

LOL YOU AND I MAY HAVE BEEN RUNNING WESTBOUND TOGETHER FOR A WHILE SUNDAY ON 50 !! I BAILED OUT AT NEWTON AND WENT SOUTH TO OKIE CITY!!

[@earlgraves9681]

Are we their yet are we their yet lol

[@garycox1274]

That little truck stop you stopped at to get internet service looks a lot like the truck stop in the movie maximum overdrive I didn't get to see too much of it but if any truck driver grew up in my error in the '80s will know what I'm talking about and they have good cafes too

[@seaotter1975]

Your ramen noodles are killing me! Lol. I know you're a busy man, but man o' man! I dunno... lol I love ramen, but I make mine homemade. Broth and noodles. Homemade. Both can be frozen (separate) and cooked later. Then I toss in veggies and tofu. My orthopedic surgeon said I should be able to go back to work in October and I can't wait! I normally prep some breakfast burritos and breakfast sammies I can nuke in the truck. Then slow cooker something for dinner. (Beans and rice or some type of soup or chili. nothing is from a can it's all homemade) Lunch is just an easy vegetarian sammich and some veggies and fruit. Or a bean and cheese burrito I prepped at home. It's hard finding good vegetarian food out in the road. So I make all my own in the truck. Cheaper and healthier.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Great to hear

[@patrickwilson7378]

I knew that roundabout was Florence! You just went through the beautiful Flint Hills of Kansas!

[@heatherkohlwey8379]

Good to see your sanity has finally pulled in with you. I just love to watch the change in scenery while relaxing to that wonderful sound of the truck. From trees and mountains to the open plains is amazing. Thank you for sharing. Safe travels and God bless.

[@mattmaly5085]

Best of luck..we will

[@jimsiran9652]

Thank You my friend for your videos I’d be your co-pilot anytime

[@robertesposito9871]

I use to do the same thing, I use to sleep on their time so I could do what I needed to do when I got home

[@garykocker5785]

Like i Said! Like i Said Like I Said! We will wait until the upload! Kurt and Opie need their time also!

[@Down2Chill]

nice video! 😎

[@michaelholden9580]

Ottawa is where the yard trucks are built hostlers one of the first companys to build them

[@maxihaugh1267]

Safe travels on your way home bud! I ate so much Ramen while in the military, the smell of the seasonings packet makes me nauseous. Love seeing Opies personality in your videos.

[@scottbelinda3509]

Thanks you for riding along. A big thank you Kurt for making the videos so we can ride with you. I am a new subscriber about two weeks ago and really enjoyed your content. Watching all the way from new south Wales Australia.👍🙂

[@dannycravens6952]

I will tell my Army buddy you appreciated the fast unload at the Walmart distribution center.

[@wiltfarms65]

Good seeing those fly-over cities out in the plains of Kansas. West of Hutchinson was to home town area. Been over a year since the last time there. Keep it safe.

[@littleroo340]

Opie probably stays in the back of the truck panting because he’s scared of your driving lol 😂😂😂

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Lol

[@randyhopkins9114]

It is now 8:02 pm Monday evening, and I'm sitting downtown here beside City Hall (in the cool shade for a change! It got up to 100° here in Ft. Worth today! Yesterday it got up to 101°, and I see y'all got that rain that we should have gotten Sunday, but nope! It just stayed "hot!"...🥵

[@samkuhl]

I think you should do a map progression of your trips and use yours and Opies head as markers to go from stop to stop lol just saying

[@kodythexton4034]

Good to see you go through Emporia! I saw that roundabout to get to 50 heading West and I was like, I know that place.

[@paulneuman2303]

Run it home and be done with it. Its been a good week Be safe and enjoy

[@Cyphen19824]

Schmidt, im going through a hard time right now and these videos help out alot, thanks for working hard every day to get these videos up and providing the star of the channel Opie. xD haha thanks both of you guys and keep up the good work!

[@travisstoneking4049]

Kurt was getting ready to diss 🩴 lol ( they shouldn’t be allowed while driving glad you get to go to your home 20 👍

[@garysuffern2142]

Another nice video Opie really wanted some beef jerky have a good one Kurt!🇺🇸

[@sandyg9228]

Two recommendations, one for you one for Opie. Most comfortable shorts I ever owned, Iron Co., get them at Sam’s Club. Soft, flexible and thy don’t bind. While you are at Sam’s pick Opie a club size bag of Pupperoni Sticks. My dog loved them. They look like Slim Jim’s, I’ve been tempted to try one, they smell like they could be tasty.

[@shrek822]

Another great one, glad to see you put family first. Get some rest and I am waiting for the next video.

[@billbye2427]

ya gotta remember kansas has some nice pig trails for a trucker!

[@donnachess8924]

I watched all ur videos

[@SG-ze9no]

One more question I forgot to ask, did you hear about the youtuber BossMan trucker died in a accident a few days ago? So tragic, I believe that he was only 30 or 31 years old. We are praying for his family

[@michaelmarion5738]

Stay cool and drink water and stay safe

[@Truthandlight66]

Ramen is a food group, so is steak! Don't argue with me on that 😂 watch that sodium intake though. Have a fun weekend with fam. As pop always said "don't wander too far into the corn" stay safe.

[@ernestosaldana5318]

Thanks for bringing back memories of towns in Kansas I thought I would never see again. If you roll by the loves by that Napa there’s a good taco truck there. And there’s more deer in the road than cars in Kansas

[@truck1168]

How in heck do you get any done with all camera angles you take plus editing you it's know wonder you were late the other day 🤣 GOD Bless you keep on keeping on

[@timwatts2123]

Got to love that ramen noodle. Beef flavor is the best. Thanks for another great video.

[@stanguay169]

Kurt, the microphone of your good camera picks your voice quite good and the lovely sound of your 1st Class also. Keep On Truckin'!!

[@dustytanco6917]

My favorite trucking team. Have a good one out there

[@hughcox7001]

You are coming though load and clear , have a good night and finish up your week safely. Dad Opie would like a cheese 🍔 K

[@donaldbutterfield8035]

Ramon noodles pasta and ice cream should be the best food groups

[@christopherrichards4205]

With noodles I like take add some bacon jerky cook them drain the water add a tiny bit of butter and some shredded cheese

[@jenniferricker4207]

Isn't it nice trucking across our quiet Kansas? Never did like going with hubby back east...too many damn people & too much traffic!

[@mattmaly5085]

Okay thanks for everything!

[@omahaomaha8694]

Great video sir and have a safe trip home 👍

[@colettehouston666]

Hey, you are sitting a lot, and I am a little concerned about your diet choices. Lots of sugar and the noodles are really really high in sodium. Why don't you try low-sugar oatmeal instead of the sugary cereals. And frozen entrees maybe instead of the noodles. You take pride in the care you give your truck, now is time to put even more care into how you take care of yourself and stay healthy out there on the road and for your family. Fresh fruit, nuts, maybe even low sugar yogurts. Love your family Kurt, love the work you put into the videos. What you around for as long as you want to be out there.

[@marvinelder3828]

Good job of trucking today, covered a lot of ground. I would definitely look into a pair of shorts. Hot weather they are a must. Opie sure perked up when he seen the beef jerky. I am sure he is ready to be home also. Have a safe remainder of trip home. Yea, i agree, don't make much sense to bust your butt to get home and then sleep all day.

[@joshuahouston08]

Love it good ol opie!!! Have a safe trip!

[@howardhendrickson2933]

You weren't wearing those ugly Crocs so I won't say nothing!! I wished most of the round abouts up here in Canada were as big as the ones you went through. Keep safe Kurt and Opie too

[@randygharrison8249]

Add a little butter with the chicken Ramen it makes it really good but beef no butter

[@gerrybrunner7009]

Kurt, a lot of the time the trucking industry is HURRY UP AND WAIT, just saying Ha!

[@donniehodge2548]

You have earned it You have some great videos 👍🚛

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank you

[@James-jt4wf]

You just passed the company i worked for Freymiller,be safe out there tell OPIE hello.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Will do