Would You Be A Truck Driver?

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[@SABSCORPION]

Can we turn on RED NOOO

[@jahees4762]

Do you run the chris hellbeck channel? Voice sounds the same.

[@josuediaz2353]

Hi Alex What your mpg on your truck?

[@jahees4762]

@Josue diaz he said on previous video that his new truck does about 10mpg and his old one did about 8

[@lusmendasenatus3809]

Hi

[@KanakaUso96792]

You should have not edited out the part you were backing into the dock just so for those drivers who’s just starting off can get a better understanding on backing a semi with trailer 🤙🏽

[@maryland7274]

Please how do I contact him, my income stream is in a mess...... please🥺

[@DJ9ER1]

He probably F up backing up lmao and didn’t want to show us lol

[@madmulla125]

All these fake scam accounts replying to each other is hilarious😂😂😂

[@KanakaUso96792]

@@madmulla125 🤣😂

[@OM-sp3wk]

Bots targeted the shit out of your comment 💀

[@Creativetruths]

I'm 55 and decided to go get my license. I was on the road with my then-boyfriend in my thirties, so I know the trucking world. I was lucky enough to get my learner's permit and drove our semi-trailer (B-train) to most states even if I'm from Canada. It was the best time, but it was the worst too! Met some incredible truck drivers. So, I decided that it was now or never! I'll start next spring. Never too old to try something new. :) Great videos.

[@jimmyswagger8424]

Well... Be my girlfriend and lets ride!!! 😂

[@RT3319]

Really enjoyed the video, young man. Nice KW you're piloting there - and love the rumble of that engine (Detroit, Cummins, CAT???). Be careful out there and thanks to you and all those other drivers for keeping us in everyday essentials for our lives/homes. Blessings!

[@akwolf1434]

If I was in my 20's I wouldn't mind being a driver, but I'm 53 now and will be retiring next year. So retirement sounds better than driving now 😁

[@Hysteria_1776]

Never lose that focus you have on safety.

[@FattyBred]

If you use cruise control to raise idle while parked. It shouldn't try to turn off on you

[@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY]

I'll have to try that. Thanks

[@aaronhippen5809]

It’s between 32-65 degrees I think the truck doesn’t idle. I was going to say the same thing rev her up!

[@chavaughnh.8878]

Hold the engine override button it will keep it running all night

[@trace1k478]

You made that so hard on yourself dude. You had a HUGE open space between that Dually and Semi. Swing your tractor into those open spaces and swing back out to leave enough room for the back of the trailer to clear that Dually, then basically set yourself up for a SLIGHT angle straight back. You’re not new to trucking, but I think you’re still new to backing.

[@ifradtarvez578]

I love your vids and content! Keep up the great work!! Love the channel!!

[@18wheeler77]

12:47 here’s a tip! If you want the truck to stay on, set the trailer brakes and push in the yellow button, the trailer will not let the truck go forward and your truck thinks you are gonna drive. The automatic shutdown will not work that way.

[@elinoamrichter162]

Depends on the truck. Some trucks the timer is tied to activity in the gas pedal. The real solution is not to drive a truck newer than 2007

[@Tjmicco]

Actually the real solution is to turn on the cruise control when you’re in park and hit resume. Truck will idle up to 600-800 rpm and it won’t shut off. You should always idle your rig up anyways. It’s bad for the motor to idle at a low rpm. Hence why it shuts down.

[@18wheeler77]

@@Tjmicco some trucks still shit down like that. I used to drive an International that did that. Even if you idle it.

[@Tjmicco]

@@18wheeler77 really? i stand corrected then. how would you idle it overnight? that would get on my nerves big time

[@18wheeler77]

@@Tjmicco trucks were equipped with APUs.

[@tollbootheddie]

I'm working on getting my CDL. I'm at an academy now and should be getting the license in a couple of weeks

[@dominicanfrankster]

Did you get it?

[@tollbootheddie]

@Dominican Frankster Yes I did!

[@dominicanfrankster]

@@tollbootheddie 💪 nice. Wish me luck

[@tollbootheddie]

@Dominican Frankster good luck man! Just study, study, study the pre-trip. The maneuvers and driving will get easier the more you do it.

[@southwesthellraisers4931]

The cruise control high idle keeps my Peterbilt from idle shutdown if you idle like 1100 rpm

[@animeB0y01]

Short answer is no. Terrible job.

[@NavyOmen77]

I love how out of everything you could've missed, you missed the gosh tongs. Kinda ironic since they're basically the same color scheme as the inside of normal trucks.

[@horacepearson9423]

Alex, love the vids. I admire your backing skills, because I have to practice when I go back to Western. You make it look too easy.

[@SimplyCarYT]

yeah i would be a trucker your a huge insparation to me

[@SimplyCarYT]

I also want to do trucking+youtube your such a massive insparation

[@SimplyCarYT]

@Ray Gamble hahaha such a trick it litteraly doesnt say your alex lol

[@fastweirdo]

If you're still having the problem with the brake and your engine, you should get a rock/brick/something heavy to keep the pedal pushed.

[@miketheyunggod2534]

Thanks for keeping things moving in America. No more than ever we need truckers.

[@chavaughnh.8878]

Hey bro you can keep your truck running all night hold down the engine override button for 3 seconds

[@johnny_damiano]

Would I be a driver? Yes, because I have passion to drive, because I believe in seervice to the people. I just need the opportunity to show my passion while serving the people. Please reach out to me if you know how I can get a job to the USA as a German resident

[@ronfladell5648]

when you cook in your truck...doesn't smell up the truck? How do you deal with the clean up afterwards..

[@bobbywoolard2032]

Careful using the same utensil while cooking raw chicken. Should use one pair of tongs for raw and another for cooked. Wanna avoid cross contamination. Just looking out. Love the videos.

[@kalashnikov1343]

Lol did you cdc tell you that?

[@Pryo_fireworks]

Does alex respond also i have been following for so long 😁

[@paulmulks]

I'm NEVER lost!!! Just temporarily unsure of my position

[@SanDmaNTheFreakTrucker]

If any of you big leaguers are thinking of getting into trucking, plan on changing your entire life to accommodate the job. You can either be home or make money but rarely both, and if you can’t sit and knock out 400-600 miles daily than don’t bother. It takes its toll. Good luck. 🍀

[@tooljunkie1937]

Buy chicken tenderloins instead of breasts they cook way faster even from frozen and heat your tortillas on your grill way better than microwaved and they'll pickup some of the grill flavor

[@delvinreyes7281]

I want to be a trucker but I don't know how much they earn per week/month. May you tell me how much?

[@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY]

As a brand new trucker i was on track for 45-50k but then when i had a couple months experiencei switched to a better paying company. Now it's I'd say 55k. It really depends on the company you drive for

[@Fishinaroundtn]

Not enough that’s how much. Getting mileage pay 👎 but local home everyday is where it’s at getting hourly pay

[@bigt4490]

As long as you're with the truck and only do this while you're with the truck your truck in idle and not automatically turn off activate your trailer brake and deactivate your truck brake that way you'll stay in place but the truck won't shut down but once again do not do this if you are planning on leaving your truck for any reason we're going to be for a minute do not do it tire shops even better but still don't leave the truck on attendant

[@Jay_the_Caffeinator]

This is the same information that I found Alex. Give it try and good luck. Also, get some tongs with BLOODY SILICONE ENDS!!! If you scratch up that perfectly good indoor grill, I will be disappointed.

[@demetriosandromalosdale6487]

I live in a Ohio I wanna be a truck driver I’m only 15

[@ItsWoadie]

Hey Alex, I love the content man been watching since the beginning with your shorts. Can we get a ballpark on how much you make generally a month? Keep the grind man, I'm taking my classes rn.

[@Soft__lemons]

Truck drivers make money based off completed orders I believe

[@nightfr8667]

I know that rest area on I 26! I’m a UPS driver that travels from Charlotte North Carolina to Charleston South Carolina and back four days a week

[@eliseocarrillo4035]

Alex - need a video on how and why did you start as a truck driver

[@SILKYG00SE]

if you haven't already check out the 3 vids of Alex with his buddy, the last video in particular is almost an interview.

[@raykarkoff499]

I think you're doing a great job bud keep it up!!!

[@RyanHolmes69]

When you’re just idling set the cruise control up a little in the truck won’t want to shut off

[@MrDsmith320]

Greetings from Jacksonville Fl Alex

[@djmatti5464]

Your truck isn't equipped with an apu?

[@joshuaryantrucking7396]

I'm from Jacksonville and I use to work at that suddath warehouse

[@ericg1225]

You’re Ecuadorian I thought you were asian

[@pens4stanley66]

Sucks Variant doesn’t take recent CDL grads. Just got my Class A with tanker endorsement and learned on a 10 speed manual.

[@mendoblendo321]

Having luck finding work?

[@mikedoes_stuff3781]

Watching you back up to bay33 gave me anxiety lol. I don't know how you guys do it!

[@noahkaigreene2262]

Do you like traveling alone all the time?

[@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY]

Not all the time. It can be boring

[@loveyounger341]

If the APU is running it should keep the batteries full. to ove ride the idle shutdown use you high idle

[@user47362]

envy you guys in the US, truck driving jobs in other areas of the world are pretty low paid and dangerous

[@noahkaigreene2262]

Did you have to train on a manual transmission, even though you drive an automatic?

[@JOSEF_GAMING45]

Cool video

[@island3r289]

@Alex, I just got a 2023 T680 and found an easy way to bypass the 5 minute idle shutdown. Let me know if you want to know how to do it. Be safe out there man.... 🤙😎

[@zappedguy]

I wouldn't want to drive one of those rigs, but I think it would be fun riding along with you, while seeing more of the country. I enjoy your commentary and almost feel like I'm there.

[@teresaalbarran7887]

Hey Alex love your videos was getting worried when you weren’t putting any videos I see wants out there in the world thru you and your trucking I’ve never been anywhere but glad to see you’re videos I even rewatch all you’re videos again when you don’t put new one 😂

[@rubenbraekman4515]

Did you know in Europe semi's are limited to 55mph, are smaller, the on ramps are way smaller, 10x more traffic and the highway is almost never straight... can you imagine 😉

[@mindofvirtuoso3358]

thats why i wish i can become a truck driver and go to usa. here there isnt even a good road police system

[@sachadee.6104]

the on ramps are NOT way smaller in most of Europe. You should see the on ramps in Connecticut, Massachussetts, New Jersey, most of Virginia. They are often barely 2 truck lengths. In the Netherlands they are way longer and Germany too.

[@looksliketrouble5605]

I may be pregnant Alexander do you have insurance 🍼

[@ngagenokia]

dang i wanna to see all the backing

[@garykennedy526]

Why don’t you use a broom handle to push the brake pedal

[@colbyburton3814]

Love it!!! Been watching your videos for a while now! Been strongly thinking about getting into trucking. I have a questions though….. if the truck or trucks obviously depending on your company truck and the way it’s designed, doesn’t wanna stay idling long enough to cook! How does any trucker except it to stay on long enough to either A keep you cool with the a/c while your sleeping, or B the heat for when your sleeping ? I’m really don’t know, so feel free to educate! But I have to sleep cold, weather I’m in a hot or cold environment. Thanks!

[@shoporiginalco4574]

I hate writing this much but here it goes . All trucks can stay idling forever as long as its hot outside and the AC will stay on . Like 75 degrees and stays on . If the trucks engine shuts off you can still cook with the battery . That’s how you turn on all the lights inside . Some trucks you can adjust settings to keep them idling all the time . Also newer trucks have electric APUs so you can use AC or heater without engine on . Also you might want to use the heater when its like 20 or lower in some states , especially now with winter ❄️

[@robertgardner4508]

You DO REALIZE YOU CAN JUST IDK SET THE CRUISE AND RAISE THE IDLE?????? To prevent the idle shut down???? Or use the start stop so it will run the truck!! You've been driving for like a year or so now, in these kenworth and you still don't know this? Or idk... Push the yellow knob in! You act like it's your first time ever driving a truck still....

[@jamesstuart3346]

I'm going to nominate this channel as "Best Trucking Channel". No Grizzled Veteran bloviating about all the stuff he's seen. Just a nice young man trying to make a living and sharing his adventure. Bravo Alex! ❤

[@johnlove417]

I love your videos. I've been driving for almost 2 years. I'm dedicated to Tyson only runs.

[@askaryambus]

This is low key a cooking channel. A cook that part-time hauls a trailer around.

[@annonymous498]

What did you used to do before driving trucks?

[@georgefiveash7094]

I love your stuff , but as a trucker miles make money . Sounds like your company is giving you lots of miles . Be thankful I just dropped a load from southern Oregon to Compton CA .MONEY miles

[@Mthew.official]

its my dream from childhood to be Truck Driver

[@Ohenry0828]

Hello. I would love to be a truck driver, but I have a Lazy Eye and it's not correctable. Even glasses won't correct. I'm wondering if it is possible to be a truck driver with one good eye.

[@modeliversllc6457]

Awesome Alex, Does Variant allow for a Passenger to be o board like a family member or friend?

[@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY]

Yeah they allow ride alongs

[@modeliversllc6457]

@@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY Thank You Alex

[@mgene8093]

Heck no I would never be a truck driver, but. I do enjoy your videos and lay in bed after work watching your videos thinking I'm glad I'm not doing this lol. putting a bed and a tv and game console and it being all snug seems cool though :)

[@otte940]

I'm currently in school to get my CDL right now. Trucking would be my dream job

[@delvinreyes7281]

Question: if your moving from state to state often for work, how long can you rest the day off per month and how do you pay a permanent place like a apartment when your in a other state and not given enough time to travel there? Do you rest the days in a hotel?

[@delvinreyes7281]

This is for the company "variant"

[@crookedty1482]

I live In North Baltimore 5min from Vanburen, its a small small town, My guess you dropped off to Home Depot or the pallet Factory

[@salemalshammari4712]

ربي حفظك 🙏

[@larryneyii2162]

See that's the problem with computers running everything it's more of a hindrance . My Dad drove truck all his life no computer when I was a kid .

[@8Forrest8Gump8]

If he thinks you’re new it’s probably because you drive like you’re new

[@kirktitgen7453]

Truck and trailer actually looks pretty good ….stop your whining and listen the young lady !!!!

[@delvinreyes7281]

I think you talking about pupusas

[@juanshanks6984]

I would probably starve and be stressed out of my mine trucking. I am already stressed enough driving a regular car.

[@lengher5333]

I just got my license what company are you preferred I’m live in California

[@dwightjones9580]

Just a little trucker tip. Wash your chicken before cooking 🤢🤢🤮🥵

[@jasonrodriguez5716]

I would have went food shopping I can’t just eat that I would have bought a salad 🥗 ordered a rice bowl or something and cooked the chicken at home make a full meal 🥘

[@mikewencho]

Thank you brother for another great video! I really enjoyed watching it ! Stay safe Brother!!

[@fainjohnson3637]

My grandma can back a trailer better than that. Lol just kidding awesome video bud.

[@frontier884]

This Chanel should be called everybody loves Raymond drives a truck

[@michelfortier9563]

I've seen a few of your videos but I don't understand the why of what you're doing with the rear wheels. Are you moving them forward or backwards and for what reason?

[@disarmyou84]

How do you like the Garmin?

[@lipstick318]

So, Your Battery Doesn't Drain, Use Your Trucks Temperature Optimizer Control for a KW... Also, You can Use a Long Broom Stick to to hit the Breaks and Keep Your Engine Running... Both Methods can be found on KZbin Videos... Happy Sailing...

[@porshawalf]

Are you talking about onion rings which Mexican call Savoia

[@johnmcginn428]

Pull your trailer brake and push in your tractor brake and the engine won't turn off

[@issacgutierrez1983]

can u run ur truck on a high iddle ? Turn ur cruise control to the on position and hold ur set just to pick it up to a certain rpm 🤷🏽‍♂️ might work

[@ilovetotri23]

You are a consummate professional!

[@TheSmashingDoc1]

wow, i thought a hot chick is holding the phone at the beginning

[@goaqys]

Maybe get a meat thermometer… don’t want to get sick on the road… happy trails to you bud…

[@Anni3sgotagun]

Get your fuel early in the morning

[@geoffreymills9932]

And why do you end up in a different truck in just about every video, slip seat sucks

[@LT.X380]

Good video Alex. Drive safely my friend. God bless you 🙏.

[@isaiahcorrea3359]

I’m just curious, what is the starting pay of a truck driver with variant?

[@juanzarate6165]

Hes said your guranteed 1500 weekly so it can be more the more routes you do

[@stephenmerrick3189]

So the 50 - 60 cents per mile kicks in after the $1500 per week is met?

[@diegodelarosa2780]

You now you update you truck to stop idling I never new you can press on the brake I use to do the gas pedal

[@Mdog2891]

You can leave the trailer brakes on and release the tractor brakes and it won’t shut off

[@melp5854]

Were you in St. Louis Mo on Thursday like 10 ish days ago?

[@geoffreymills9932]

You look like it's your first day backing up

[@tristansantell5358]

how do you feel about the usa running out of diesel

[@bgbgbg123]

We're not running out of diesel.

[@shoporiginalco4574]

Hahahahah 🧢. If this was true then there would be chaos and everyone stealing it from gas stations .

[@SpaghettiCat__]

do they pay you more if your early

[@geoffreymills9932]

And wtf are you doing so far away from the dock, did you learn how to back at swift

[@mattm1686]

all meat is great ! carbs will make you more hungry !

[@aaronmetzger7136]

Are automatics the new thing in trucking?