Weigh the Load and Adjust the Tandems | OTR Trucking

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[@christrella3134]

79,000 lbs and change. 79,879 and 79,962lbs were my heaviest from Budweiser in Baldwinsville, NY. Up above Syracuse NY

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@truckerbugBR549]

When I started driving, I was with my trainer. We had a load of beer and was less than 100 lbs from 80,000 lbs. The brewery had scales onsite. You had to be legal before you could leave their property. Luckily my trainer had been driving a long time and knew where to set the tandems.

[@christrella3134]

Beer USED to be a "" outlaw "" load. They didn't care about your problems. BUT, that's changed a lot in the past 30 years. NOW? They try to load you as close as possible to the 80,000 lb mark. But, will try to get the axle weight right and not let you leave unless it's legit

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@Hurricane96]

500 lb is nothing

[@ZOMBIJO]

@@Hurricane96 what?

[@kathleenreed7367]

I heard you say you wanted a hybrid Hyundai Santa Fe, that's our car and we love it. We have driven it to California and Vegas multiple times, were from Washington state. We have driven It all kind of weather rain, ice and snow it is a great SUV. It has a 18 gallon tank and when we fill up it is about 600 miles.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

I love it! YES!!!! Thank you for your personal experience and recommendation! That’s what I want!! Sounds so good! What color did you get?

[@michaeldavenport5034]

Lol on the 2nd weighing. 😂

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@NormanBrazel]

I like watching your videos Kevin is a very good driver I’m a driver also for about 50some yrs I don’t have the patients Kevin’s has keep up the good work

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Wow!!! That’s an impressive career!!! Thank you for all you’ve hauled!!! We are honored to have such an experienced driver as yourself enjoy our shenanigans!! 😃

[@efil4kizum]

Fort Dodge Iowa looks cold cold cold

[@Kalamabbfan]

Also remember, when figuring out how close to get on the drivers, that if you aren't full of fuel and add fuel, that weight will almost all go on your divers. 200 gallons would be over 1400 pounds. I know they said not to fuel before you picked up, but you want to make sure that you have enough fuel to make your delivery point. Sometimes it is necessary to stop and fuel up, but the secret is to not take on more that you need. Figure out how much you used, and don't get any more that that. Keep up the good work and keep safe and legal. 😇

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

🤗🤗🤗🥰Thank you!!!

[@rddallas]

Why is this show not on the Discovery Channel 😊😊😊😊

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Awwwwww…thank you! That would be awesome!! 😆😄😃

[@eddiemonster895]

awesome video guys that is so informative you guys rock i love your channel stay safe

[@12GageWL]

Remember you can run legally over on axel if the gross is less then 80000lbs, like Illinois you can be 2000lbs over on a axel with a gross less then 80000lbs I found that out the wrong way. Any way thanks for the video I have to shut down 2 days early and go to the ER I've been sick last 24hrs and can't stay hydrated keep the wheels turning and making that $$$

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Oh no!!! We hope you are feeling better!!!!! Please let us know! Loving thoughts and prayers coming your way!!!

[@allencupsie6560]

You crack me up when you get so excited with a heavy load I hold the tank carrying cement powder every load was you got loaded on a scale 80,000 lb every load problem with you guys you don't get enough heavy loads then when you get a heavy load it wakes you up keep the Sunny Side Up and keep it between the lines driver

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@AltonCrum]

Heyyy!, Thanks for the weight tutorial. Great explanation.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Glad it was helpful! 😃

[@thedale2112]

My heaviest to date is 79,400, which isn't too uncommon in a reefer. I'm 77,900 currently with 43,300 lbs of beer on board. Much love and, as always, travel safely ✌🏼...❤

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👋👋👋🤗Keep it safe! Kevin said you’re heading into snow. 🤗

[@thedale2112]

@TheJoyofTrucking He was right. Not too bad though...

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@thedale2112 Glad to hear that it wasn’t too bad! 🤗

[@GabrielPigman-sh4zd]

I am knew just starting O would like to see how you guys fix meals when our THANK you

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Congratulations!!! If you look in our older videos there are a few on that. Shopping. Cooking. Etc. Our newest thing that I LOVE is a small air fryer!!! Great for cooking and warming up (we don’t use a microwave). Can even bake in there. Lots of raw vegetables to nibble in throughout the day. And some nuts but watch the calories! Oats and seeds, nuts, fruit, etc for breakfast. Boiled eggs on hand that we make in the hot water kettle. Make sure any appliances work with your inverter. Run engine while cooking. We also have an electric kettle. If we had more room I’d bring a rice cooker too. Fridge with freezer is awesome. At Werner we did not have a fridge in the truck, so we bought a 12 V cooler to keep some things. The fridge/freezer has improved things tremendously. The most important thing is not to buy the fast food that you will see everywhere along the way. Best of luck with everything. We wish you a fabulous new career! Thanks for watching our channel! Let us know if we can help you with anything else. Who are you starting your driving career with?

[@davesmith4413]

my fav vlog with my fav couple

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@johnnichols6267]

About 249,000lbs hauling a transformer that was 155,000.. be safe rock on

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@scottboyer8450]

I understand they have a certain stigma, but the new Toyota Prius is just an outstanding hybrid car. The new model actually has power and unlike the tesla model 3, you can still feed it good old fashioned Dinosaur Juice. Thanks for another fun video!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

My cousin LOVES his Prius!!!!

[@davidbryan1592]

My Mom and Aunts and Uncles were born in Fort Dodge. My Grandparents lived Downtown. Next Time You are there and if you have time. Check out Tico Taco on the East side of town.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Small world!!! Very cool! Thanks for the tip!!!

[@mr.skipper4544]

I just had one at 79,244 and was lucky enough to just move my tandems 2 holes forward from where I set them 👍

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@truckingwithcrete]

Great video. Every load out of that place is the same 46k pounds all the time😂😂

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@Richard-tq7gj]

I hated loads from Budweiser and Coke, they would try and overload every times after the 6th time I told my dispatcher no more loads from Budweiser or coke!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@tallstacker]

yes ive weighed at that truck stop before and was also shocked buy the amount of food there

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@donrotenberry6571]

Hi Guys. Thanks for the ride. I enjoyed the ride thru town. I enjoy looking at all the homes & businesses. At first I though Kevin got in the wrong lane @ the bridge. I knew right off the bat the difference in the rescale. I just think the scale was off quite a few lbs. Be Safe & Be Careful.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@dotcompliancegroup2196]

Y'all have a safe trip! Love watching y'alls videos!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

So glad to hear that you enjoy our videos!!! Saw the name of your handle and checked it out online. Pretty cool stuff helping people/organizations master the art and nutty gritty of being DOT compliant!! An honor to have you watch our shenanigans! 😆😆😆

[@dotcompliancegroup2196]

@@TheJoyofTrucking There is just so much red tape involved with being in compliance. So we just try to make it easy for people. So glad you checked us out! We love your channel!!

[@curtis7599]

I always loved going to that Kwik Star to weigh the load. They have such a variety of tasty and expensive food. That construction has been ongoing since last summer.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

So good!

[@jeffreyparker8703]

Drove for Decker Trucklines spent some time in good ole Fort Dodge.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@richardeckert6130]

👍Kwick trips are the best when your up in that part of the country be safe 🎉❤

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@geraldjones8032]

Enjoyed the video today. Interesting. Have a safe trip.😊😊😊😊😊

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@pastorjones2561]

Great video content today. I truly appreciate how you make your videos family friendly. Also, I love my new palisade. It is a great SUV. Ps, after that comment you made about the reasoning for the truck wait, I hope that you survive the rest of the trip. Lol😅

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@samrugtiv3839]

Going to be some good eating there stay safe.

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[@CSXOhioRailFanPlus752]

Nice Video

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[@charlesterviel5748]

Good job. Your thinking.. so if your over weight. I guess have her lift her feet 😊that’s what my dad said when we were over weight.. just kidding you both have a very good week 🙏🙏😊

[@Opahmayjohnson1918]

Schaffer’s heaviest loads are definitely unilever out of Chicago or e St. Louis, 79900 was my highest

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😳😳😳Shampoo?

[@Opahmayjohnson1918]

@@TheJoyofTrucking Chicago unilever was Hellman’s mayonnaise lol

[@jameshoover1086]

I’m just leaving with 50692 lbs. My company doesn’t look at weight if it fits it ships I’m all the way back to the door we have to unload so as long as my jacks fits on it ships

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

But you keep it DOT legal or rolling the dice?

[@jameshoover1086]

I drive local so I don't cross any scales. @@TheJoyofTrucking

[@jameshoover1086]

Also we drive with our tandems all the way back for loading.Except for us that drive 53 foot trailers we have them all the way forward for maneuverability

[@doughilton6979]

You drove past the apartment I lived in while attending College in Ft Dodge. The KFC I worked at is no longer there but was also on your route

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Wow! Small world! Glad we could take you down memory lane. 😃

[@Jeff250lbc]

Love you both stay safe stay hydrated.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@jamesleyrer3349]

Really enjoy watching you two, a lot of fun but still very informative, Thanks!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Glad you enjoyed our content!!! Thanks for watching!

[@GaryFast-qp5if]

You guys are awesome

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@timmcdermottgetgf2250]

Hi Kevin and Tonja

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@RuthP1969]

Kwik Trip and Kwik Star are great. Klements also make good hot dogs.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@Doug-gp2qw]

You should be able to put 34,000 lbs on the drives without overloading the steers. You need to slide the fifth wheel back 1 or 2 notches.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Crete has the fifth wheel locked in place. 🤷‍♀️

[@Doug-gp2qw]

@@TheJoyofTrucking That's one of the reasons I wouldn't drive for a major carrier again. I drive for a smaller company. I drive newer trucks. No driver facing cameras. No lane departure crap. Trucks governed at 75 mph. I can fuel where I want. They tell me where to pick up the load and where to deliver it. How I get there is up to me. I can use manual mode on the transmission. I often go through passes. I always use manual mode on the transmission when going up and down steep grades. That's especially important when the roads are slippery.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@Doug-gp2qw Glad you found a place that offers you what you want! Keep on trucking! 😃

[@markpage533]

As a Crete Driver 34100 is limit but never been to Dodge IA

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@robyn2344]

I knew something wasn't right on the 2nd weigh when the gross changed alot and no way moving the tandems would lower the steer weight that much. I figured Tanja wasn't on the truck. If you would have weighed a third time you would see that you was still overweight on the steer. 🙂

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yes. I would have to get out at any upcoming weigh station. 😆😆

[@Jeff250lbc]

Nice

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@broskee6149]

I'm sure the both of you have traveled i80 and ended up at the world's largest truck stop...the most boring place I've been was iowa 😂

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yes. We’ve been. We’ve had some fun in Iowa. Nice rest areas. And once we went to a dairy farm that had kangaroos!!!! We got to feed and pet them!!!

[@johnmagill7714]

If you want a really good pickup. Toyata Tundra. Excellent truck, very dependable. I think they can tow up to 12,000lbs. But don't quote me on that part. And they last a long time.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yes! That’s a great truck!!!!

[@johnmagill7714]

@@TheJoyofTrucking I hate to say it, but US brand vehicles just don't last anymore. Problem is I'll have to leave Texas to get it. Those blessed things are so expensive here.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@johnmagill7714 Sadly, Toyotas expensive everywhere. 🥴

[@Senerian]

I would say that is the max load weight for that particular rig..

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@christrella3134]

Sorry Kiddo! But, the total gross weight is the total gross weight. Doesn't matter what is slid! You two are the best!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Total. Yes. But distribution is important. No shopping for me. 😃😁

[@Jeff250lbc]

15:18 yep passenger and fuel make the difference..

[@tamariodumas6895]

😂😂

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@jasonking5710]

90000 when I wax hauling sweet corn out of the field I also had 99980 hauling grain pit of the field

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@stevenbelsky1652]

That's what I love about my new volvo im able to slide my 5th wheel but i don't have the horsepower my T680 had. I love kwik trip great bakery and coffee and will make you any hot sandwich just ask.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@unconditionallove3820]

More and more i try to strategize dipping into the left before i make the right. Has massively minimized riding curbs etc. Ill let the lane clear and hold it up behind me if need be and then swing wide to the left. Mandatory when your forced to deal with small town streets

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yup! Exactly!

[@robertowens3657]

Your allowed 20 on the steering if you had a short wheel base cabover we use to stay at 15 or 16 on the steering all the time

[@mikewatson4644]

Only if the tires are rated for it

[@tmo.48]

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[@tmo.48]

@@TheJoyofTrucking Hello my fellow gypsies ♡

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[@jscott5091]

The heavy's load I've hauled was 50,000lbs, but I could haul 115,000.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@derekfenderson4722]

How’d you guys get your hands on a Kenworth? I’m leaving for orientation tomorrow and have really only seen freightliners at Crete.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

They had a lot coming in a year ago. We asked and received. 😆😃👍

[@joshuatoth1]

give you heads up driver Baltimore Bridge Collapses After It Was Hit by Cargo Ship it was on news

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

So terrible! So sad! Thanks for letting us know so quickly!

[@joshuatoth1]

@@TheJoyofTrucking i agree it was sad. your welcome i keep truck drivers update out there . i love watching your videos

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@joshuatoth1 That is very nice of you! Truckers appreciate that! Happy that you love our videos!!!

[@joshuatoth1]

@@TheJoyofTrucking you truckers keep america moving have a safe trip

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@joshuatoth1 Thank you! You too!

[@Kalamabbfan]

Perhaps they used the word "diesel' because maybe the 'gas' pumps don't have diesel.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yup…that’s a possibility.

[@tonyfrangakis3311]

I think the paperwork it wrong on the load weight. Hard to believe with t680 and plate trailer to have 46000 in box and only weigh 78400

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

I can go shopping!!! 😃😃😃😁😁😄🤣😂

[@weatherherk1]

We just bought a 2024 Hyundai Palisade Limited….we love it…go check them out….

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@eddiepennington5136]

It’s part of trucking get use to it

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yup. We’re used to it. Though it doesn’t happen often.

[@Dahirfarah2]

Your steer axel overweight you have to slide your fifth wheel thanks

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks. Crete locks the 5th wheel in place. Can’t adjust that. But the steers in this truck are rated for 12,300. So it’s fine.

[@matthewpolo227]

TOTAL 80K POUNDS..IF YOUR ALLOWED 34K ON THE DRIVES AND 34 ON THE TRAILER THAT LEAVES ONLY 12 K FOR THE STEERS SO AREN'T YOU STILL OVERWEIGHT ON YOUR STEERS@ 12280 ? PLEASE CONFIRM -THANKS.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Check the weights on the Cat Scale. They didn’t come to 34 and 34 exactly. They were both under. And steers we’re just under limit of 12,300 allowed on that truck. So kept it under 80,000.

[@matthewpolo227]

@@TheJoyofTrucking HI..HYPOTHETICALLY..IF YOUR MAXED OUT ON YOUR TRAILER AND DRIVES ,YOU NO LONGER HAVE 12,300 ON THE STEERS IS THAT CORRECT ?

[@patrickbrooks0957]

78k gross. Somebody lied on those bills. Prob 43 44ish🤔

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@johnlambert7053]

Are you over wight

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

The truck or Tanja? 😆😆😆😂😂 No. And yes.

[@azcactusflower1]

😂❤

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Oh hello there!!!! Enjoying AZ winter? Too rainy in Florida. 🤦‍♀️

[@josephtucci1872]

Your allow 400 lbs on your steer tires because of the Apu. President Bush Sr allow this when he was in office.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Even if you don’t have one?

[@kennethives2517]

Tonya was getting coffee when you weighed the second time so that took weight off the front axel so two holes would have been enough. But now you have room for fuel.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍Or more coffee. 😆😆😆🤣😂

[@albertochaparro1813]

Stay with Toyota way better car and the have the best hybrid

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@jscott5091]

Gross wait

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

…so gross…😁

[@RedRedred-ld4pb]

Get off youtube and watch what you are doing.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@gmdblindersoff9460]

K&T...T' love that green hat. K' have you had any concerns or issues with weight gain, back pain or any health issues during your trucking journey thus far? ✌🏾

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks! Glad you like my hat! It’s Bolivian. Bought in North Dakota. 😁 Concerns… yes. Definitely have to be very conscientious about what you eat and how much you eat. Fitting in exercise is very challenging. It’s a lot of sitting. Very important to get up every couple hours and move. In the Freightliner Kevin started feeling it in his back. I wear a back brace for support as I already had back surgery in 2000 and find some of the roads rather unbearable. Even in the Kenworth I 70 through Indiana is very hard on my back. I also wear compression socks and sit on a doughnut. Kevin does not. It is definitely not a healthy career choice. It takes a lot of extra effort to take care of your mind and body. The conditions can be rough and the hours are long. Hope that gives you a bit of insight. 😃