The weather planning vs being on the road is definitely a great point. I raced sailboats for years it was literally a huge part of the process before we left. I see myself and my fellow sailing buddies doing this for our road trips. We literally compete between us nailing the best weather/traffic timing to avoid the mess and or pending mess. 4wheelers need to do more of this also. It would definitely lower the risks to the freight that can’t pull off.

I love you guys, talking back and forth,,, with we could talk,, not you people can type like y'all so

Thank you!

Yep...the best podcast there is. Thanks 🙏🙏👍👍

@realwildwildwest

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😁having fun with this thing!

I am really enjoying this podcast ya'll!!! I know it's got to be hard with logistics but we appreciate the time the both of you put into it Godspeed fellas!!!!!

@steadyatthewheel

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting us know. We really try to make it work.

We need a “Trucker Tricks” list! I’ve learned a lot about how to drive better from your tips.

Anna and elsa lol we watched it a ton with the kids😂

Jax, those are called Speed binder. Your brother is right too a point with his point. But try hooking one hook on side of trailer then hold other hook straight out , spin ratchet handle with free hand like a wind mill.

@steadyatthewheel

Жыл бұрын

Going to try this next time.

My question is if I'm on icy roads but I'm in an automatic and I use the engine brake the truck automatically downshifts which shoots my RPMs up. So should I just avoid engine braking on icy roads if I'm in an automatic, where is there another way around it glad I found you guys the podcast was funny and very informative

@maxdwyer7788

6 ай бұрын

Switch to manual mode to prevent this from happening. Choose the proper gear prior to activating the engine brake.

@broderickwest

6 ай бұрын

@@maxdwyer7788 gotcha thank you. Swift actually disabled that I believe on there trucks. I can change the gear but the computer will change it right back cause it won't actually let go into manual mode. But thank you though that helped for when I leave Swift I know what to do.

I saw a 60+ vehicle pileup when a guy passed a slow semi on ice then cut back to close in front of the semi and lost it. The se.i ran over his car, a Toyota and jackknifed. Cars n semis were all over the place in seconds. Our kids soberly took in the scene as we showed them another example of why you should think twice about passing, and if you do pass, don't pull back into the lane till you see the lights on the top of the truck cab in your rearview mirror. A car length or two is not enough.

I would say that entirely depends on how many times a day you are chaining something down.

Love all this 😁 retired now don't miss bad roads an dumb ass wheel holders 🤔 ain't spent much time west of the Mississippi but am converting a 95 volvo gmc m14 and a kentucky 48 ft bedbugger trailer into my last ride so I mite catch up with you one of these days 🙂🙂 be safe brother catch ya on the flip 🤠

@steadyatthewheel

Жыл бұрын

We are considering a call in type show. Watch out for that in the future, would love to hear your stories.

Following rock haulers pulling triples in Utah back in the 90s one of the drivers was on the CB talking about using the trolley valve when going around icy curves to cause the trailer to slide onto shoulder due to the road crown and act as an anchor or drag to help hold onto the road. Sounded psycho to me but maybe...

@steadyatthewheel

Жыл бұрын

Agree, psycho, but maybe...!!

Love the podcast brothers. Jake brake is shortened to from Jacob's brakes, the original smart people... Gave a friend a ride in my rig and afterwards he says, man I was watching you and your foot wasn't anywhere near the brake peddle...I said it's the exhaust valves beeing held open to retard the engine thus causing the braking needed!!! Just pasted 33 years in the seat boy's, over 2 million miles as a local dump trucker Owner/Operator in SoCal. If the wheels aren't turning, your not earning! Keep the shiny side up, and the rubber side down! Watch your doors and I will watch mine! Hammer down South bound... etc...🇺🇸👍🚛

@steadyatthewheel

Жыл бұрын

You have some stories to tell! We are kicking around the idea of a call in type show sometime. Watch out for that, would love to have you call in and share some stories.

@johnholliday6011

Жыл бұрын

@Steady at the Wheel that would be awesome

In middle of curve puts brown spots on yer seats an under wear 🙁🙁 was driving log truck in michigan double 28s empty out of the mill caught a cross wind that pushed the trailers at a 90 degree to the truck then caught the edge of the road 🥺🥺 went down to a corn field but owner didn't put new drive tires on before winter lacked 20 foot from getting back on the road was goughin on it dammit 🥺🙄🙁🤔

@realwildwildwest

Жыл бұрын

Ohhh dang!

Thank you I had no clue each state has a dental board that is good to know because western dental keeps trying to charge me 3500 for work that i still haven't received i got scared and didn't want to be put to sleep i was afraid i wouldn't wake up lol but they keep trying to charge me for it and i canceled it 2 days before the procedure can they still legally charge me they said i have to pay and i still need the work 😂👊🙏😎

@steadyatthewheel

Жыл бұрын

That sounds shady...If they continue to insist you may ask them for the contact info to the State Dental Board to take a look at the issue. If they won't give you the number, easy to look up online. We will have to have an episode where we talk about the pros and cons of dental work with a group dental practice, like western. My advice would be to find a recommended private practice and stay away from the group situations.

@jessealvarado6939

Жыл бұрын

@@steadyatthewheel Thank you I truly appreciate the info very much. Sorry for the late reply bro👊🙏😃

I was always taught to never hit the Jake's bobtail in the rain can spin you out? You know I'm a TRUCKER as well and I've done it never spun me out but makes sense right?

@realwildwildwest

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t heard that about rain..

@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248

Жыл бұрын

@@realwildwildwest wow really crazy

LOL Popeye the trucker man LOL y'all just let the cat out the bag there hahahahaha Popeye what you said about driving in bad weather your spot on. I'll keep calling you Jack's LOL Popeye WHAT HAHAHA. Just saying.

This all defensive driving... And common sense driving.

@steadyatthewheel

Жыл бұрын

as they say, common sense ain't so common!

1:19 Speaking as a twin, this is now your new wake-up call: This Too, Shall Pass. Rinse and Repeat--ESPECIALLY at 3am. You will find that they are both worth it. Believe it. 😁😁😂😂🥱🥱😴😴😎😎

@steadyatthewheel

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, what is with the 3 am thing?! Seems like I am always up at 3 am!

@random22026

Жыл бұрын

@@steadyatthewheel 3:00am: they call it the Witching Hour...perhaps it oughta be renamed...🤔 Hang tough, dude. As never-ending as it seems, this early morning segue is finite! Enjoy the sunrises...🌄! (And your newborns! 🤗🤗)