Winter Run to Denver with Wilson Logistics

[@RidingWithDave]

I applied to Wilson but they wouldn’t hire me because I was missing 6 months of work history 😔. Now I’m just a beast with CFI instead.

[@jfavignano]

They missed out haha! Well you are getting great OTR experience with CFI that is for sure, amazing opportunity will come your way if you choose to be a driver that long.

[@apersunthathasaridiculousl1890]

Hoi

[@arieswar4327]

@@jfavignano long time i been watching you for all time oh i no you from Stl louis & now live in Florida how old are you now im 27 i been watching you when i was 15 now im 27 are you from 90 oh how your girlfriend oh im coimg to your city in 2021

[@michaelsteane2858]

davie was the other day your first time driving on really icy terrain?

[@MmaFan34]

My uncle Scott used to drive for CFI. He said if he was to drive again he’d go with CFI.

[@A_Walk2024]

Love these rides and convos...kinda feels like we’re riding in the cab with ya Jeff lol keep’em comin man love this series!!!

[@majorpalmer]

Jeff...love your content...I am from Denver myself and I can say that SCS has successfully captured the essence of Colorado. It was cool driving (in the sim) in my old stomping grounds and im glad you are enjoying it as well!!

[@lucasmeijer9111]

“Oh you little crawfish, don’t you use that Jake brake in the snow!”

[@ab0undingfly3r14]

I’m doing good Jeff! Passed my EMT final today! I am certified EMT!

[@aquaspire7671]

Congrats man!

[@JesusFriedChrist]

Congrats dude! Thank you for choosing to serve your community, people like you make the world a better place!

[@nys7891]

i was one for about 4 months. then i got shot in my vest trying to save a crack-heads life. quit right then and there. be safe and try and get into a private place rather than amr. stay tf away from amr.

[@ab0undingfly3r14]

@@nys7891 what’s wrong w AMR just curious?

[@nys7891]

@@ab0undingfly3r14 they just don't care about their people. if you're gunna go amr at least don't be in a big city.

[@maverick7057]

Geez Jeff, never really knew your story. I had a rough past as well and I smiled when I realized just how open you were being. I'd love to be able to share my story with you, you are a very positive person and I feel like your outlook would be helpful.

[@jfavignano]

Anytime man

[@maverick7057]

@@jfavignano I'd give you my discord but this is definitely not the place to post it.

[@EllieODaire]

I drove for Wilson for 4 years, great company! Got my CDL with them, did 3 years company, 1 year leasing, all on their CONUS fleet pulling Prime reefers, but based in the old Jim Palmer Missoula terminal rather than the home base in SpriMO, but I got through there plenty often too. My last truck was a 2019 Cascadia nearly identical to the one you're driving here. Good to see you in a Weagle!

[@jfavignano]

Nice! Be safe out on the road 😄

[@BakerTheClerk]

You should title the next episode of this "I use track IR to look around (ATS)"

[@jfavignano]

Haha yes

[@jacobs.9797]

You've been a lot of places and done a lot of things. It's really cool to hear your stories about your life and experiences! Truck sim is perfect for this type of thing. Thank you for sharing all this stuff Jeff!

[@EllieODaire]

You struggling to stop at every light reminds me of a pretty scary ice situation I got into last winter. I was up on Homestake with this truck on a cold rainy day right at sunset. No issues climbing up from Whitehall but as soon as the sun went down the temp dropped and the whole downgrade from the summit into Butte froze solid. I was already going slow (the truck has a warning that pops up when the temp drops to freezing) when one of the faster drivers ahead of me started to jacknife and wrecked into the cliff on the right shoulder, so I used really light brake pressure to slow to 10-15mph with the DT12 in manual shifting mode and locked into 5th or 6th gear. I tried using a little jake whenever it looked like I was on bare pavement but my wheels started slipping as soon as they came on. I crept down that hill with as little braking as I could with the transmission in low range and high RPM just trying to keep my trailer straight behind me while other trucks were slipping off the road left & right and people on the uphill side were stopped in the middle of the freeway chaining their tires. That was the most terrifying few minutes of my career! I pulled into one of the truckstops in Rocker on the other side of town and told my dispatcher I was going to sleep until the road thawed. ⛄

[@charliereyes1093]

Drove for these guys. Good company. I didn't pull Prime but dry in the western 11 states on a 579.

[@andrewrodrigues4517]

You should make a podcast. Honestly I felt so relaxed and actually chuckled a bit during this. Keep into consideration, cause you tell really good stories while driving

[@TheSane182]

Man I live in Colorado and this is on the route to my grandparents house!!! I recognize alot my other grandparents lived in the springs right off Academy! We use to go to Air Force games all the time!! Love the content!!

[@blakereyes9054]

bought a gaming p.c because of you, lspdfr, x-plane 11 (with yoke and thrust quadrant) and now ATS, need equipment for that though! you the best.

[@Lycan_Jedi]

I love how these turn into Storytime with Jeff.

[@zachcox4773]

Lol facts

[@philamburgey8372]

To the C.B. Mic, “This is Jeff driving the pork chop express”.

[@PaganCurse98]

That truck is a beauty. My grandma drove an older version Freightliner but she wanted to go for a newer model. But didn't get to and she ended up retiring. My grandpa's (her ex-husband) drove a light blue Peterbilt 389.

[@AviationMaster]

Wow! Snowy day I see haha. Those mods sure make look this game pretty awesome. Have a great evening Jeff. 😄

[@WilsonLogistics]

This is great! Jeremy did a great job with the paint. We would only change blacking-out the grill and mirrors. Drive safe!

[@jfavignano]

Yeah I missed a few details as you can customize the trucks in the sim to be proper, great looking rigs!

[@WilsonLogistics]

@@jfavignano Thanks, Jeff. Awesome video too. Love the channel.

[@jfavignano]

Thank you!

[@juniperwinters3277]

Jeff, with the winter weather mod, I've found that sometimes it helps if you click the retarder up twice if you have a truck with a retarder with braking. It usually helps me stop :-) If you ever wanted to try it, keep doing what you do!

[@cadne183]

Loving all the videos with the snow mod.

[@jetfixer170]

Those locomotives in Alamosa were Alco PA-1s or FA-1s. The PAs were used in passenger service and were different from the freight used FAs because they were equipped with steam generators for coach heating. Can't tell from the shot which ones they were, though...

[@ryleetaylor2855]

Lol I used to work for prime!!!! Good company but busy busy busy. From what I understand, the CEO of Wilson was actually a prime driver years ago, then he bought his truck that he leased from prime, kept the business up, and bought more trucks. So its a good size company thats contracted with prime to haul primes freight. Its awesome how just a regular company driver can start with nothing and make a whole business with it. Love the vids Jeff. Keep it up!! Stay safe friends!!

[@mac12ization]

It seems like a good part of your job is finding and testing out so many of these mods. When I am looking for a mod on games that you play I always come to your videos because almost every time you use them. Thank you for always posting them on your videos!

[@jonathanmiller6133]

I drive for a small family owned company in Troy, MO called WITTE BROS. just outside St Louis. Been with them for 5 months so far and they treat me great. Also love the videos and tagging along for the drive. Keep up the great content Jeff.

[@doubleg01v2]

Cool to see a Wilson/Prime combo, I drove for Wil-Trans myself for a while. Great video! Cheers

[@WilsonLogistics]

We hope you're well!

[@thegoodvibesrelaxationstat8442]

Live on the South Puget Sound (Olympia), see these trucks from time to time on I-5. ❤

[@WilsonLogistics]

We're all over I-5. You'll see more Wilson trucks hauling Wilson trailers out West.

[@CMLayton88]

I actually drove for this company!!! Such a great fleet and they look absolutely amazing with the black and the Weagle!!

[@charliereyes1093]

Drive for them out of Missoula. Had to move in as I moved from Idaho to Florida and now pull FedEx doubles. Loved my 579 black on black.

[@CMLayton88]

@@charliereyes1093 I drove for them out of Missoula too (Jim Palmer Trucking).

[@charliereyes1093]

Yes they were fading the Jim Palmer name out slowly. They would just say JP was the western 10 division. I was there up until last June.

[@EllieODaire]

WHAT A COINCIDENCE

[@charliereyes1093]

@@EllieODaire your vids had much to do with me joining JPT. Not that you were selling the company but you were so chill that o ly seemed you were treated right. I personally had a good experience.

[@joshuacooper4329]

Your awesome at these trucks game Jeff love watching them thank so much

[@liamweaver2944]

I’m just gonna say it right now before anyone else does: “WIIIILLSOOOOOOONNNN!”

[@WilsonLogistics]

That scene made us cry. Really hit home.

[@liamweaver2944]

@@WilsonLogistics That... that did not just happen!

[@gravelsasquatch6430]

This is one of my favorites series from all the Favignano playlist. Thanks Jeff. Stay safe..

[@joshuasawyer8082]

I got my cdl thru prime but I basically taught myself how to drive when I came home and hauled logs. Decent company and yes you’ll see that set up out there

[@austinwilliamson5530]

Weeks ago I was randomly suggested one of your videos. Because of your videos, I am now purchasing a wheel/pedals/shifter as a "Christmas" present to myself. Because of you, I have spent way too much money. Regardless, I am super excited and love your videos man, Keep it up!

[@CraigPike1979]

Your ATS videos are my meditation. Lol. I really like hearing about your life. Honestly, Jeff, congratulations on your success. You've earned it, buddy.

[@StandUpDon]

Getting a gaming pc for Christmas can’t wait to play this game.

[@liamg6906]

What type of pc?

[@keithbennett5519]

i love watching you drive and your stores you share too

[@hazardhound4514]

Man if I was driving that truck in that weather on ice like that I would be a wreck lol. Jeremy did an awesome job as always! Good stuff Jeff!

[@d_whiskey8476]

Fun fact if you were unaware. Wilson is based in Springfield just as Prime Inc is. Actually their terminals are basically right next to each other. Wilson was filing for bankruptcy and Rob Lowe (CEO of Prime Inc) bailed them out. That’s why you see Wilson pulling mostly prime trailers.

[@tyrk1589]

when you started that story about driving down the road and a tire blowing out, i thought you were going somewhere continuing the alien story, which abruptly came to an end, lol

[@chriswatchingponies9877]

Awman i would love to live with that ! But with great internet, a supermarket near Tree 10, and a money tree in the back. Great stories.

[@tbonesofficial]

Currently a lease op for Wilson the otr fleet pulls prime trailers and the western 11 guys pull Wilson trailers excellent company to start out with if anyone is thinking about getting into trucking

[@Phantom_Samurai007]

The Cascadia looks so good with the graphics even in winter❤

[@andrewi2086]

I actually lived at the United States Forest Service facility just east of Wise River, MT in the Beaverhead/Deerlodge National Forest back in 2013 in one of the bunkhouses. It was either a double wide trailer or a triple wide with an attached laundry area that i stayed at for about 4-5 months while being employed with the USFS as a laborer and then during wildland fire season I did logistics working between both offices in the Beaverhead/Deerlodge region (Wise River and Wisdom, MT). We had two big fires that I was in on the Kelly Fire incident and the Beaver Creek Fire incident.

[@jfavignano]

That’s amazing man, you know the exact location!

[@Astropheller]

Current driver for wilson, western 11 division so no prime trailers for me, but nice to see a virtual weagle! I haul dry van and am in a freightliner. Love it over the petes.

[@truckdriver9420]

Hey Jef her in the Netherlands we are in a lockdown again. So not a great start from the week but, stay positive. With the upcoming vaccine i hope we can start 2021 mutch better. See jah jeff 🤟🏼

[@NA-xh5pb]

It's so weird being from Alamosa and watching you drive through my town lol

[@Andre_J323]

i was bored to a point i was falling asleep then i saw this it woke me up thank you jeff !

[@travistharp4215]

Hell yea both are excellent companies to drive for

[@TimothyRogersRailfanning]

Woo buddy that looked slick out there, reminds me of what is in store for tomorrow, an ice storm. Gonna be slick out there just like it was for your drive in ATS haha! Nice run into Denver Jeff, have a great evening!

[@gruppenfuhrer45]

Since I got the track IR Jeff, my game is awesome. And the Cascadia is my favorite truck in the game and real life.

[@jamespaul3622]

I live in Kalispell MT. Similar story moving here, although it was the back of an 89 F250, my oldest sister in the back seat and my middle sister, two dogs and I in the "way back". We lived in a KOA until my parents found a house to buy. Most of my family moved back to Washington state, but I'm still here after 20+ years. I travel down to the area you lived in quite often for work, beautiful area. Definitely a different culture down there.

[@jfavignano]

Absolutely was, thanks man

[@fordtough91]

The jakes are actuated by air that messes with the steer axle breaking that will cause a skid

[@WisconsinJuice]

Thanks for these videos Jeff. I find these very relaxing.

[@adriantorres1106]

Nice childhood story very interesting, its good to hear not everyone had it good,we all have our struggles in life. Keep going on the videos, also I use the heavy snow mod,I put the brake level very high,it seems to me to work a little better compare to having it lower..maybe you've tried but if not try give it a real bump,and give it a test run.

[@unhomme8906]

Hello Jeff! Was Amazing to hear your story, i Can relate to what you Say about people taking things for granted, even if i didn't live in a national Forest, just sleeping in a dirt hole under showering rain, outside in the cold and humidity during my Time in the army made me appreciate little things in normal life such as a bed, blanket, shower and toilets... Anyway, i'm looking forward to work on the ground services at an airport but waiting for the covid to calm down. So i'm curious to hear or read about that part of your active life. Love your videos, love your spirit and can't wait for the next one! Eliot, Normandie, France.

[@therobloxians7811]

Wonderful video Jeff. Love the snow mod. I just installed a snow mod today for ats and ets2.

[@yammmit]

I look forward to these snow-themed series every year.

[@winningsides7347]

I remember playing this game when I was young.. so many memories lol

[@philamburgey8372]

I used to deliver paint in refers so it wouldn’t freeze, so anything that could freeze could be used as cargo. I also watched two different guys mess up by only setting one brake. One set only the trailer brakes on a hill the brakes failed and down drove the rig. The other set only the tractor brakes and as more weight was added to the trailer the rig started to slide.

[@Skankhunt-kp6xq]

I never would have imagined Jeff airplane flyin, truck driving, law enforcin KZbin god, Favignano was a real life got dang lumberjack. Such a cool story man!

[@brandon6541]

Great seeing you again!

[@benmcclellan]

1:53 They used a model of the old GM dealership signs for that diner. That's hilarious.

[@GuyIntermediate]

Holy crap I didn't even notice that. Good eye dude!

[@rossfindlay24]

them jake brakes g'on get ya killed lol , good video , i enjoyed your Montana childhood story ;)

[@jamesfranco2780]

Hope you have a great Christmas jeff, keep up the amazing videos

[@dougdimmadome331]

Can't wait to watch been looking forward towards a new video!! Keep it up bud 🤠🤠

[@ryanzettlemoyer9723]

I really enjoyed the rambling I'm going through a breakup and I'm at work put my headphones in and I just listen to your talk buddy I spent a little bit of time in Lebanon Missouri myself

[@hunterlee1401]

Everytime I drive the Cascadia my love for it grows

[@tcfwoozy5315]

Jeff I love the content keep it up also some more run away ramps??

[@Buggs181]

I'm loving these snow mod videos

[@Taco908]

HELOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooo :D fun video ngl :3 also i googled what to use a thrid axle for, heres what i found meh friends: Lift axles are a way to lift some tires off the road when they are not required to support the load. If a lorry needs all the axles occasionally, there's already the weight penalty, so a way of improving fuel economy and reduce road noise is to lift the wheel off the road.

[@smokie4848]

its ok jeff i did go and look at some of daves with cfi not bad

[@daveyboy23]

Hi Jeff, any chance you could do a twin trailer run? Would be good to see that and even better see how it’s possible to reverse it.

[@paulhaines8379]

I gone over the road with my friend who drives for Wilson Logistics formally Jim Palmer Trucking and they go from coast to coast...I don't know if they go into Canada or not but I do know that they don't go into Mexico.

[@WilsonLogistics]

Yep! All 48 through the Prime reefer network and hauling Wilson trailers out West. We cross into Canada a little bit in the Pacific Northwest area, but no Mexico.

[@royallundy5001]

I live in Colorado and have been to alamosa many times and it was very accurate

[@jaketrucks7883]

I worked for this company very accurate details

[@iiFatigue]

Thats a beautiful setup lol gonna have to start buying the wheel setup in parts lol

[@Dobbs3]

Yea. Wilson is sometimes out there in Colorado. That Jake is a no-no in that type of weather. Love your shit though,Jeff. Keep it up...get a Crete/Shaffer video going. Crete is our dry van division and Shaffer is our reefer division. Same company. Been watching you since before I got my CDL. Been at it for going on 5 years now.

[@glynwilliams3651]

Love your stories Jeff would be nice to hear how you and Nicole got to know each other keep it up mate👍

[@alecmortensen6252]

Thanks Jeff my Monday was perfect

[@mendoza9007]

Who here listens to Jeff while playing ats? Just wondering.... Jeff low-key never bores me. And that voice 😂😂😂

[@CTM_Nation99]

I live in the Springfield Missouri area in the city republic.

[@TSenter82]

I'll be getting the Thrustmaster TMX force feedback wheel and pedal set for Christmas and I'll start playing ATS again, this will be my first wheel and pedal set, I can't wait to get them.

[@jfavignano]

Awesome let me know what you think!

[@TSenter82]

@@jfavignano I definitely will, thank you for all the great content you bring us

[@moverbob7409]

Started watching because of ATS now I find out you're into astronomy also! badass

[@joshuacooper4329]

Well your doing good now bro ,making awesome videos to me,there none that I don't like,I enjoy watching them,but favorite is the neighborhood randy,Chuck it's so funny,

[@ll_iScuf_ll]

Love the truck Jeff! Keep going with the videos brotha!

[@theaxelF1]

Ngl this convo was inspiring, thanks Jeff!

[@loganrufus1316]

Loving the vids Jeff ❤️🙌🏽🙌🏽 Keep if the awesome work. 😎

[@lorenzoalfonso8267]

i live in CO so this is very cool to see!

[@mikedirbation3-3]

When he said “look at that train there on the right” there was a train passing through my town 😳

[@Dieselfreak22]

Crazy how that looks basically perfect on the cascadia. Can you switch the instrument cluster? Like toggle from the mpg to the digital speedometer?

[@jfavignano]

Yes you can with the I key

[@emmanuelmartinez5588]

Drove for Prime for a while they have a good relationship with Wilson in Springfield,MO always see them in our yard or on the road hauling our reefers but now I live in Tampa and haul Molten sulfur for Dillon

[@jfavignano]

Nice I live in Tampa now

[@emmanuelmartinez5588]

@@jfavignano I live in Apollo Beach love the area so far only complaint is everything closes early around here but can’t win em all hope you love your area

[@Matt-mv5tt]

Ayye drummer gang ✌🏻 I’ve also played in the pit back in high school, those were the days

[@sightenner2]

I Like The Real Life Ads.

[@Dark-rain-angel]

Have a nice day and keep up the good work 👍

[@01SaharaEdition]

How cool! I pull for actual Prime. Wilson pulls for us. They are OTR and PNW.

[@WilsonLogistics]

Yep! Prime all 48 states, and Wilson trailers out West.

[@01SaharaEdition]

@@WilsonLogistics I’m toyin with the idea of moving to the PNW, you guys are on my radar!

[@WilsonLogistics]

@@01SaharaEdition Hey Jason! That's great. What area are you looking to move to and where are you currently?

[@01SaharaEdition]

@@WilsonLogistics Wanting to move to Northern Oregon, little south of Portland. Currently OTR with Prime and “home” is NC

[@WilsonLogistics]

@@01SaharaEdition Good stuff, Jason! Our Portland terminal is just North of the city. Stay safe out there and have a great holiday and a Happy New Year!

[@mikepadgett8340]

Great video Jeff keep up the great videos buddy

[@cito1101]

Story-time with Jeff Favignano!!

[@J.n.A.1993]

Thanks for the kind words my friend. And yes, Wilson yanks Prime reefers all over the lower 48.

[@WilsonLogistics]

Correct. We haul Wilson trailers out West too.

[@SavageJaquan21]

DONT USE THAT JAKE BRAKE BOY!

[@WispyOstrich85]

Jeff it seems like you doing a lot of automated/automatic transmission

[@therecluzemusic]

you should come to colorado sometime soon you'll love it here