Day In The Life: Trucking 900 Miles Arkansas To Ohio

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  • @ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY
    @ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY11 ай бұрын

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  • @yourlocalcorrectidiot927

    @yourlocalcorrectidiot927

    11 ай бұрын

    Hey Alex do you ever get fast food if so how do you go to a drive thru

  • @David-ce7hg

    @David-ce7hg

    11 ай бұрын

    I live in FL now but iam from Columbus Ohio. Question do you think they should design a truck with a bathroom and a shower , wet bath.

  • @semperfi978

    @semperfi978

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@David-ce7hg truck paper got trucks sleepers with ari legacy package am thinking of buying 186 sleeper with the ari legacy on truck paper but am starting cdl class a school on 28th for otr interstate all 48 states

  • @Jay_the_Caffeinator
    @Jay_the_Caffeinator11 ай бұрын

    The joy of Alex's videos. 40 minutes of video, 33 minutes of it the hazards or turn signals

  • @Tyronewiggums1

    @Tyronewiggums1

    11 ай бұрын

    This wins comment of the year LOL

  • @thomasjimenez3427

    @thomasjimenez3427

    11 ай бұрын

    😂😂that’s all we hear is good morning and his hazards

  • @miltonmoore1690

    @miltonmoore1690

    11 ай бұрын

    That’s just back ground noise. Like on a record player.🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @mattuchiha100

    @mattuchiha100

    11 ай бұрын

    Even when he is parked, he doesn’t realize it ruins the quality of the video

  • @nikolavakarelov7373

    @nikolavakarelov7373

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@mattuchiha100Yes, this is the true.

  • @Workrategetschingy
    @Workrategetschingy11 ай бұрын

    The best channel on KZread, honestly there is something so therapeutic about watching you Alex just doing your job 💯

  • @jeffreyengland7856
    @jeffreyengland785611 ай бұрын

    I always call the place if i get confused... Theyll get ya rignt

  • @blakedawson4339
    @blakedawson433911 ай бұрын

    Trust me Alex if you were parked by a fuel truck and it went boom you wouldn't hear a thing😂

  • @UNCULTUREDSTEVE
    @UNCULTUREDSTEVE11 ай бұрын

    im not a trucker or really am into trucks but i recently found your channel and i love your videos. been watching alot of your stuff. keep up the great work and be safe on the road dude

  • @NeoAcario
    @NeoAcario11 ай бұрын

    One nice thing about tanker… I’m usually either empty, or full of 45,000 lbs. and no need to worry about weight! As long as they don’t load me over 46,500 lbs I’m good. And did you call a placard a triangle? It’s a square on point… aka a diamond 😅

  • @homagetogorto
    @homagetogorto11 ай бұрын

    I'm new here, but this is great! I love hearing the inner monologue.

  • @betzaidavazquez5579
    @betzaidavazquez557911 ай бұрын

    Hang nin there Alex, it was a long day, the thunderstorm that woke you up didn't help, but the delivery got done. Hope you get some much needed rest and some fun fishing. Stay Safe , Healthy and Happy, we love your content. 🙏🥰🌟✌

  • @mouseinurhouse
    @mouseinurhouse11 ай бұрын

    I work at an HVAC and plumbing warehouse in Ohio and see your company trucks at least once a week

  • @stevec8861
    @stevec886111 ай бұрын

    102F is bad. Aug 13 here in central Alabama and no triple digit weather this year but lots of rain this summer.

  • @user-xc2fx5tf4s
    @user-xc2fx5tf4s10 ай бұрын

    Hi Alex!Your video has motivated me to become a truck driver like you.I am from Kenya and my dream is to bocome a truck driver like you in the future when I finish my studies.Thank you very much for your motivating videos

  • @KCarGuy
    @KCarGuy11 ай бұрын

    23:31 Amazing singing, Alex. Also love the videos.

  • @davekenney3693
    @davekenney369311 ай бұрын

    Good morning Alex great to see you again my brother I hope your having a safe day

  • @kikomartin-pr
    @kikomartin-pr11 ай бұрын

    Another great video Alex. Really enjoy your channel.

  • @ShadyOaksHustler
    @ShadyOaksHustler11 ай бұрын

    Alex stop being so dramatic. If you're next to a tanker and it blows up, i promise you wont be waking up and hearing boom. 😂

  • @truckercowboyed2638

    @truckercowboyed2638

    11 ай бұрын

    Yep you'll just instantly wake up face to face with God lol....

  • @andyjay4442

    @andyjay4442

    11 ай бұрын

    No such luck! At least the roads would be safer.

  • @steffenflickinger8725
    @steffenflickinger872511 ай бұрын

    My hometown! Awesome! Hope it was good to ya, Alex.

  • @massiveconn5409
    @massiveconn54098 ай бұрын

    I’m 24 about to be 25 and had struggling picking out a career. Been going job to job and lowkey tired of it. I’m planning on getting my CDL and starting something serious with my life now. Your channel is a motivator to me. I appreciate it the content 🙏 keep it up bro!

  • @PhantomBeats445

    @PhantomBeats445

    8 ай бұрын

    im 21 legit the same boat as you are tried doing military but its been a huge hassal rn so looking into getting into trucking school i wish you best luck future driver

  • @marksellinger3736
    @marksellinger373611 ай бұрын

    Best comment, "Oh look, they have trees." And no salty language in this one! Job well done Alex!

  • @letsgodotravelyourway
    @letsgodotravelyourway11 ай бұрын

    "Looks like your truck's singing career could give any car alarm a run for its money! Keep those tunes rollin' and the road will always be your biggest fan." 🚚🎶

  • @loubertthegreat671
    @loubertthegreat67111 ай бұрын

    really enjoy youre videos. im thinking about going to tucking school and this helps get an idea.

  • @lyleschnitzler9120
    @lyleschnitzler912010 ай бұрын

    That was fun. I miss driving so much.

  • @emt123777
    @emt1237773 ай бұрын

    I appreciate all the preplanning and strategizing, I had no idea.

  • @dman357
    @dman35711 ай бұрын

    Why not just call the place and ask where is the entrance for you to get your load.

  • @jacobravenwood7968

    @jacobravenwood7968

    11 ай бұрын

    That would be a sign of weakness.😂

  • @AZVIDS
    @AZVIDS11 ай бұрын

    Nice delivery/drive! 👍

  • @bobbycrapps7685
    @bobbycrapps768511 ай бұрын

    thats nice alex Riding from one truck stop to another wow those are some good miles Right going from truck stop to truck stop 😂😂😂😂 iam messing with u alex u be safe out there youngster

  • @phillipbaritone3843
    @phillipbaritone384311 ай бұрын

    I love the Midwest! Such beautiful country and great greenery, albeit hot, Ohio should be a little cooler. I’m looking to relocate to Ohio from Florida once I begin my trucking career this fall!

  • @eddiekane2639

    @eddiekane2639

    9 ай бұрын

    I agree. The Midwest is very underrated, if you can get past the winter every year, it is the best regions to live in

  • @18wheeler77
    @18wheeler7711 ай бұрын

    0:18 I like to go on street view and look for truck only and shipping and receiving signs.

  • @jaythompson3674
    @jaythompson367411 ай бұрын

    Wassup my man Alex? Be safe out there!

  • @tracytsundzukani8354
    @tracytsundzukani835411 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this video ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jt_dolla_signs
    @jt_dolla_signs11 ай бұрын

    I used to live an hour south of there in Fort Smith but every once in a while we’d go visit because there’s plenty to do when you’re up there

  • @CRUELLANDER
    @CRUELLANDER11 ай бұрын

    I think Truck driving is a job im thinking of doing after graduation high school. Just because we’ll it pays good, but also traveling a lot which I like traveling but that’s probably just me not knowing so much about truck driving.

  • @adrianvazquez6142
    @adrianvazquez614211 ай бұрын

    Come on rookie, just park the dam truck and forget about that hazmat 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @andyjay4442

    @andyjay4442

    11 ай бұрын

    No he has to flap his hands around and make a big deal about it first.

  • @ThePhantomofSparta
    @ThePhantomofSparta11 ай бұрын

    I'm new to your videos, but have you ever thought about naming your GPS system? I love the chemistry with you and it and it might be fitting to name it

  • @tmo.48
    @tmo.487 ай бұрын

    Truly loved your singing ❤

  • @V8von
    @V8von11 ай бұрын

    Think i spotted you coming through Arkansas when i was taking a load up to Seattle last week lol

  • @ehsan848
    @ehsan84811 ай бұрын

    Very nice . Good luck👍

  • @18wheeler77
    @18wheeler7711 ай бұрын

    3:26 that’s cute, Laredo is 120° 😂

  • @j.a.m3894
    @j.a.m389411 ай бұрын

    10:00 That’s looks like rolla Missouri, it’s always a mess there

  • @Artsykylie7768
    @Artsykylie776811 ай бұрын

    I’m on the road all the time and every time I see one of your company trucks I look to see if it’s you. No luck so far😂

  • @michaelhenderson864
    @michaelhenderson86410 ай бұрын

    14:30 I think I’m still in Arkansas lol no Alex you’re in Strafford missouri at that time you said that and you stayed in Strafford!

  • @MrsWrightScienceTeacher
    @MrsWrightScienceTeacher7 ай бұрын

    My son is getting his cdl soon and plans on making it big

  • @rovingtrucker
    @rovingtrucker11 ай бұрын

    All my trips are always 2 to 3 days between customers. Plus I’m governed to 60 mph so I’m the slowest driver on the road. I need every minute in my 11 hour to reach my appointments on time.

  • @ladyb1777
    @ladyb177711 ай бұрын

    FYI there’s no loves in beaver dam aka 135 exit 😂 it’s at the 167 exit instead

  • @truckguy12
    @truckguy1211 ай бұрын

    Afternoon Alex

  • @jesusresto11
    @jesusresto1111 ай бұрын

    You have to clean your panel when you try to show the temperature you can barely see it cause the only thing I can see was the dust 😂😂

  • @kandacecrutchfield4713
    @kandacecrutchfield471311 ай бұрын

    Really freaking cool you was in the same state as me,Arkansas love your videos man I’m a female and i just signed up for cdl school my job pays for the tuition but I’ve been watching your videos and been studying the way the wheel would go when backing and I got how you do it so I will try that out on the test

  • @foobarFR
    @foobarFR15 күн бұрын

    5:00 the lunch area right in the middle of trucks. This company needs a safety audit..

  • @Matsadventures
    @Matsadventures11 ай бұрын

    Future job has been located!

  • @Jake22419
    @Jake224198 ай бұрын

    I can’t wait to get my cdl bro

  • @michaelhayes4537
    @michaelhayes453711 ай бұрын

    Nice song, Alex.

  • @sofianeakkouche1368
    @sofianeakkouche136811 ай бұрын

    When you back up try to do small turn and put one hand only in the steering wheel and start backing

  • @DoomedSouls43
    @DoomedSouls4311 ай бұрын

    You pronounced Fayetteville right the first try. and im pretty sure i saw tour truck lol

  • @craigroman5629
    @craigroman562911 ай бұрын

    howa doing alex,MORE,MORE videos please

  • @Government_cheese5
    @Government_cheese511 ай бұрын

    25:51 my friends family owns that towing company. The green truck was one

  • @David-ce7hg
    @David-ce7hg11 ай бұрын

    It's cool to see Ohio is where I am from Go Buckeyes I O.

  • @briancumpston1132
    @briancumpston11327 ай бұрын

    Paid parking at the back of a truck stop is the most Cleveland Browns thing a truck stop that's owned by the owner of the Cleveland Browns could possibly do.

  • @mambalynio
    @mambalynio11 ай бұрын

    Alex, Google Maps is calculating the distance/hour according to speed limits. Your truck can not make all the time max speed on your highways, that's why you have a deviation in time.

  • @mark12.31
    @mark12.3111 ай бұрын

    Didn't you go from Central to Eastern time zone? That's why you were confused about the travel time I think, saying the current time meant it took longer than 9.5 hours...

  • @18wheeler77
    @18wheeler7711 ай бұрын

    16:57 I got caught in that storm in Huntsville AL.!

  • @thomasvlaskampiii6850
    @thomasvlaskampiii685011 ай бұрын

    I just got excited. I'm at Love's and I'm next to a GP Transco truck. But, alas, it is not Alex

  • @TheSituuazn
    @TheSituuazn11 ай бұрын

    Include more cooking in the videos 😂

  • @jerrybohringer4894
    @jerrybohringer489411 ай бұрын

    Well, with paper logs back in the old days. I never ran out of hours. Never took off for 34 hours. I'll always have hours to drive.

  • @truckercowboyed2638

    @truckercowboyed2638

    11 ай бұрын

    Yeah cause you cheated and drove more than you rested, that's not smart that's the reason for the tighter regulations cause you truckers wanted to be outlaw cowboys..

  • @jerrybohringer4894

    @jerrybohringer4894

    11 ай бұрын

    Never cheated all my log books were legal.

  • @michaelgillette4368
    @michaelgillette436811 ай бұрын

    Great vid

  • @jamesbroughton2010
    @jamesbroughton201011 ай бұрын

    Alex is a country singer

  • @rosemarymolinar9800
    @rosemarymolinar98009 ай бұрын

    May God protect and keep you safe

  • @chaseferguson5107
    @chaseferguson510711 ай бұрын

    That's awesome I live in Findlay

  • @PCTthruHike2024.ValerieD
    @PCTthruHike2024.ValerieD11 ай бұрын

    Lol love the singing

  • @ChefBeanz2390
    @ChefBeanz239011 ай бұрын

    Hey how is it goin … I’m new and I love to see how dedicated you are and I currently lost my CDLs but I’m working on them back cause it’s really my passion and I do miss it a lot but I shall be back out there soon !!🎉

  • @MFT069
    @MFT06911 ай бұрын

    You were roaming my neck of the woods!! Ohio.

  • @bullet2003s
    @bullet2003s11 ай бұрын

    You should really buy a tool that cuts wire/seals that they have at Home Depot or online. I bought a tool that cuts those like nothing. Instead of using your own lock or those big bolt cutters you have

  • @JayPoster490
    @JayPoster49010 ай бұрын

    Findlay Ohio is a nice City. Ever drive through Tiffin and Fremont area in Ohio?

  • @hi-dr6kv
    @hi-dr6kv11 ай бұрын

    watched this video at 9:39 AM lol

  • @darknsimple3340
    @darknsimple334011 ай бұрын

    Standing here, I realized, that you were just like me trying to make history.

  • @18wheeler77
    @18wheeler7711 ай бұрын

    29:49 I remember showers were $7

  • @ironmickXD
    @ironmickXD11 ай бұрын

    I live in Elk Grove village!

  • @LastTerminalNetwork
    @LastTerminalNetwork11 ай бұрын

    From American Truck Simulator to KZread videos to CDL pipeline. I'm not there yet, but maybe one day.

  • @tavianwatson2393

    @tavianwatson2393

    10 ай бұрын

    Same still at American truck simulator part 😂😂😂😂

  • @UncleHurrikane
    @UncleHurrikane11 ай бұрын

    Dude, how long does it take for you to edit all of this with all of those go pros lol.

  • @trailer_trash_Barbie
    @trailer_trash_Barbie10 ай бұрын

    I hope you get this

  • @billfryer5911
    @billfryer59118 ай бұрын

    You're wrong. There's a lot more parking at that Flying J.

  • @ajplayer-zu4ee
    @ajplayer-zu4ee6 ай бұрын

    "2364 S Armstrong"to this i have only one thing to say "nanomachines son"

  • @sevmonstr1
    @sevmonstr111 ай бұрын

    On street view to check the entrance instead of birds eye view

  • @newgenmuslim685
    @newgenmuslim68511 ай бұрын

    Noone - Alex - “I don’t know man”

  • @TG-le7rh
    @TG-le7rh11 ай бұрын

    Hey I’m starting with CFI next week and just found your channel today. What made you switch companies and how much experience does GP need?

  • @Ehhf

    @Ehhf

    11 ай бұрын

    The pay and 1 year

  • @rafaelgramados7596
    @rafaelgramados759611 ай бұрын

    Question do you carry a gun went traveling state to state or have a preppy spray for protection when you’re sleeping in sketchy areas?

  • @GrimOrc
    @GrimOrc11 ай бұрын

    Just found this channel and i already know im gonna binch alot of your videos. Just have 2 questions because i have 0 clue about trucking. First one: is the semi your own truck or is it a company truck? Second question would be if you get a normal monthly wage or do you get paid per tour?

  • @craigdarby9533
    @craigdarby953311 ай бұрын

    Hey Alex you need to buy a bucket.

  • @bobbycrapps7685
    @bobbycrapps768511 ай бұрын

    U just left one 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @raphaelszok8561
    @raphaelszok856111 ай бұрын

    Did you hear Dueling Banjos in Arkansas?

  • @MichaelGregg-wc2bg
    @MichaelGregg-wc2bg8 ай бұрын

    Hey alex where are you. Keep waiting for a new video hope everything is alright with you

  • @brownbagg
    @brownbagg5 ай бұрын

    he needs to go back to driving school and retake the chapter on backing up a truck

  • @0725Dude
    @0725Dude11 ай бұрын

    Alex, how many miles/hours do you typically drive in a day? Also thanks for all the great content man!

  • @matthewtaliaferro

    @matthewtaliaferro

    11 ай бұрын

    Most truck drivers are limited to 14 hours

  • @AZVIDS

    @AZVIDS

    11 ай бұрын

    11 hours max driving in 14 hour work day.

  • @L0VTX_H8CA

    @L0VTX_H8CA

    10 ай бұрын

    @@AZVIDSread this as “11” hours “max” driving in a “14 hour” workday.

  • @kadonhenry-ls6xu
    @kadonhenry-ls6xu11 ай бұрын

    yo i live in arkansas

  • @andyjay4442
    @andyjay444211 ай бұрын

    I just feel sorry for the people at KZread who have to listen to your singing when they flag your vid for copyright infringement.

  • @metaluzc

    @metaluzc

    11 ай бұрын

    I feel sorry for people that have no life and feel the need to comment something negative on every video.

  • @lorenzo.6780
    @lorenzo.678011 ай бұрын

    Where you in Connecticut today ??? I thought I saw you in loves

  • @smilingswinebbq8129
    @smilingswinebbq812911 ай бұрын

    How do those fuel pumps work for payment? Does one pump charge for both sides?

  • @TruckinRage

    @TruckinRage

    11 ай бұрын

    Yea

  • @mal1k0
    @mal1k011 ай бұрын

    Don't sing mate 😂😂😂

  • @Reissues
    @Reissues11 ай бұрын

    im shocked ur bio says “i like to drive big trucks” instead of “i like big trucks and i cannot lie”

  • @seaweedfps8585
    @seaweedfps858511 ай бұрын

    You should be an Aussie truck driver 😂

  • @andyjay4442

    @andyjay4442

    11 ай бұрын

    No he shouldn’t. He would crumble within the first 30 seconds.

  • @waynecarolroy3683
    @waynecarolroy36832 ай бұрын

    i halled 3 axle trailer halling 42thouslan litres fuel our trailers had separd tanks in trailer so same trailer could haul 4 different liquardsand we groserd 115,thousand pounds \ -ounds