I don't care how many times I load up, I sometimes look stupid when I forget a step in the process. Usually that happens when I am distracted by talking to someone or getting out of sequence on my loading routine.

The GOAL technique. Get Out And Look. Swift does this whenever the trailer gets hung on something.

@heyinway

3 жыл бұрын

After a few tug tests !

@edstevens6839

3 жыл бұрын

I have seen quite a few SWIFT drivers drop, because of the "Risk of DOT FINDING SOMETHING WRONG"

@lucasplank5905

3 жыл бұрын

No no no... Get it right man... That's what everyone else does when the swifties get hung on something lol

Old pieces of fire hose works great for chain rub separation

I appreciate that you introduce Orwell in every single trucking video

I'm mystified as to how the algorithm landed me onto your channel, but it's great. Stay safe and stay warm ... that all looks so cold.

Some of those trucks have the bed so low to the ground. I can not imagine our roads are so nice and flat that they don’t scrape a lot.

Your cabover is awesome , I never miss a video of you and your truck . I am a old lady that got to go on short trips with my uncle in his cabover this brings back many fond memories .

I stopped at Rip Griffins in Flagstaff one day to get fuel, and the DOT were checking trucks that were parked in the lot, even getting drivers out of the sleeper. I never stopped there again.

@fsctrucking

3 жыл бұрын

Ruttters in PA had that happen. Someone posted it on Facebook and Rutters didn't care.

@dancollins8296

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely rediculous

@bonidaexpress

3 жыл бұрын

the reason I dont stop in rest areas or ramps

“As if I never looked stupid on a video before.” That was great Steve! We all have been there before. As always, enjoyed your video. Take care.

@castirondude

3 жыл бұрын

That's why most of us don't video tape ourselves, comment on youtube instead, LOL

@castirondude

3 жыл бұрын

I have one word for you: couldawouldashoulda

I cant wait for spring when it warms up. Winters okay, but who doesnt love being warm lol

Good morning Steve. I hate waiting for a load and being at somebody else's mercy. After 38 years I'm happy to be retired. Safe trip.

Great stuff. Thanks for sharing, Steve.

Dude the smile on my face when i got to go to the TS sitting on the tail ...i'm 45

A decsion maker should be the one to do the work! Totally agree!

Love the sound of your RIG!!!

Nice Manitou! I run one of them every day. They’re great. Good work!

Good morning guys. Have a good day and a safe one while you're at it

You have great cam angles,, better than most guys, great muffler sound. great vids. Thank you

Awesome Steve !

That was great video hero. I like to watch you load different pieces of equipment and trucks. Hope things are well. Hope your folks are well. Later

Like always nice video and better job. Congrats from spain

Good video and keep on trucking along, God speed.

Gotta say, I love your spiel about you pressing the brake button and us pressing the like button. I usually don't remember to press the like button if I'm already subscribed to someone, but I always throw you a bone when you mention that.

A great video, it shows very clearly the routine of a typical job. Love it!!! I will follow you on youtube.

Love the use of old carpet. That stuff is amazingly tough!

@douglasmedlin7159

4 ай бұрын

Maxi pads work great also the ones with taped wings😅😅😅

Never did believe that trucking was simple. You confirmed that for me in fine fashion.

Have a great day Steve

@dickb2128

3 жыл бұрын

Doug Ackerman from no such agency?

Good job brother finally someone that does it right thanks although I would of taken the twists out if the straps but awsome keep up the great videos Semper Fi GUNNY Lou

Good video, stay safe

I love you’re videos bud and you’re Cabover I drive truck myself and haul equipment been to Baltimore a lot

Love your truck my friend.

You do a great job steve

I could stay warm enough in winter, electric bunk warmer, shut the truck off, summer needed a/c, pull toy here

We lived in Wooster Ohio the first year married. 50 years ago. Love your video's

@Dfk429S9fo3

3 жыл бұрын

It's still here...

We operate in the same area, I'll keep an eye out for you. I used to live in PA but moved about a month ago to Ohio, so I've been recognizing a lot of the places you're going to. I drive a high top blue international 9900 that says universal on the side 😁👍🏻

I own two of those Manitou telehanders . Float them myself , enjoy watching some one else chain it down . LOL

I was at that ta 4 days ago it's a mess at night brother had to have other drivers evicted from reserve spots because I had reserved one and couldn't park

We use fire hose over the chains to bre cc ent rubbing. We have chains we just leave them on and slide them to the needed position

Steve, you should look at the weatherstrip on your driverside door. You have a major sound- and heat-leak there..

DOT about safety NO. It's about $$$$

@Burtocd

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, they've definitely earned the nickname, "road pirates".

@russkingston5137

3 жыл бұрын

As a retired trucker it's a love/hate relationship. I hated to be stopped, but I understood that without DOT too many more fatal accidents would occur. Just think if you would want unregulated rigs sharing the road with your family...

Gezzzz don't mess up the finish on the Bountiful rear wheel with that spray paint remover.....LoL ...I love that look.....kind of Steam Punk Look

I'll be more than happy to cover the cost of Molly Maids doing a spring cleaning of that sleeper.

@fsctrucking

3 жыл бұрын

Make sure she's pretty and not camera shy.

How you do ing Steve an Orwell to take care keep safe an warm good to see you

I love Orwell Steve!

Hello from socal but originally from Milwaukee but parents from your area dad from Pulaski mom from Angelica have relatives all over the area. Stay safe.

we've had Wisconsin DOT sitting outside the race tracks at both Columbus and Jefferson nailing racers with trailer violations Glad I hauled my car on a wedge bed truck, they just waived me past.

great video Steve must becoming close to the gear box break down or somethin nice to see putting carpet on top of bucket horrible telehandler Manitou makes the bloody computer sucks have to wait to engage gears or lift of lower the boom you must have travelling with the wind cause Orwell sounded good and clear

I used to work and live n Baltimore, hated it lol

You could be stuck on the Maryland bay bridge when the bay is frozen over and the bridge is swaying in the wind

The very first truck built that comes off the line is named after the person that built it.

DOT loves to pull trucks over on that street

Steve show ships at the ports thanks

Steve, do you ever use the extendable marker lights that are mounted just under the front deck for your OVERSIZE loads?

@fsctrucking

3 жыл бұрын

I do at times. However they have caused more issues than they are worth.

Just a thought but I always roll my ratchet straps up the other way (redline in the inside) so it’s unrolls and don’t have to worry about trying to flip it.

@FSC SPEED SOME HOW ,get ahold of me and I can go spot where the Fuzz is staging at . I live 5 minutes down the road from the Baltimore aka Dundalk Docks . I have no problem going out and spotting and relays back to you . Or even if you need to shut down “reserve parking “ & gotta get something to eat or whatever. Whatever I can do to PAY IT FORWARD.! ✌🏻

How long is the well on your trailer? I used to drive for a company out of Ixonia.

layed over in baltimore md for years no trobles sept under 95 over pass fore years aliways in the street

Pretty sure I saw you this night lol.

13:55 show us how you deal with the tails of straps! i roll and knot

What is the metal wire hanging down in a u shape

Ha 😂 your cold at 33 degrees, now that's hilarious

That normal they was there 20 years ago to

Hey Steve u got to get a new seat

I also really like Motorkote products. Good stuff

@fsctrucking

3 жыл бұрын

Mr. Motorkote should email me about a sponsorship...

@danielpurcell7395

3 жыл бұрын

@@fsctrucking Steve I believe you will have that sponsorship and few others as you go along. Your a natural born people person, your vids are the best I’ve seen. I’m hoping you end up with a reality show. Good Luck in what you do, and stay safe.

@Record3677

3 жыл бұрын

FSC Speed Shop I put their oil additive in my engine oil. You might try it in Yours if you don’t already.

A short piece of heavy rubber industrial tubing or discarded fire hose from your local fire department might be better than that carpet for shielding your crisscrossing chains from rubbing with each other while staying put.

If you treated your Engine & Gear box & Pumpkin with Prolong products you would not have to worry about excessive engine idling and below 0 ‘ startups and your gearbox would be happier when you make those first cold shifts on your tour of duty Hey what the heck it is barely a $100 . 00 investment and a roll of shop towels & a new plastic Funnel & a roll of breath mints at the check out counter 🥸

Greatest sleeping condition ever.

Hey my friend... I must say that I love watching your videos! Keep them coming! Quick question though... when are you going to get the Alcoa rims for Orwell?

@fsctrucking

3 жыл бұрын

Well the plan was spring. However with a transmission rebuild, that may take some more time.

@Bigg-Edd352

3 жыл бұрын

@@fsctrucking oh okay Kool thank you for responding back!

@fsctrucking

3 жыл бұрын

@@Bigg-Edd352 I try to hit the good comments. It's a legitimate question. Thank you for watching!

You know what they say Looks good on paper but will it work.

Was it a Baltimore County engine?

Ratchet binders are great, but I still prefer the jaw breakers. Seems like they can get tighter.

@KS-cp6bj

3 жыл бұрын

most oilfield site won't let you use breakover binders

What are u spraying onto your strap ratchets??

I am from the Wooster , Ohio area. Welcome to Wayne county.Beware of OSHP.

@Dfk429S9fo3

3 жыл бұрын

They don't usually bother you too much in Wayne County.

love the real world ,that's how it is way and not some candy coated version just to get likes as some others do.

Is there any particular reason you twist your straps instead of having them and flat not twisted?

@fsctrucking

4 ай бұрын

It keeps them from flapping in the wind.

Buongiorno

Is that sparrows point?

What is the normal cb channel

Hey Steve, is this an old video? Just wondering how the trans rebuild went? All the best I enjoy watching your travels.

@fsctrucking

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, this was the last round trip before the transmission failed.

think your due for a set of alcola's for your rears

Hey Steve u need a tank

Hey, you need to make your bed in the morning.

Have you ever accidently dropped the front portion of the trailer on the ground?

@BeamerTheFox

3 жыл бұрын

its gotta be hooked to the trailer to be able to pull it out of the fifth wheel hitch

@fsctrucking

3 жыл бұрын

I know a guy who did. There are pictures too.

How can you expect a man who's warm to understand a man who's cold?

🚛🚛🚛🚛👍😀👋

I don't see anything that he needs to be worry about DOT (Department of Transportation). Is there anything to worry about?

@timatwell3728

3 жыл бұрын

Yes if they need to fill the book they can write a brand new truck so every truck driver worries about the dot I've had my share of dealing with them was stopped every day for 2 months got to no the trooper by his first name since he was younger then me by 20 years after he seen I kept the truck up he just fill paperwork out with doing inspection no violations so if no other trucks we would talk a little while Jamie was pretty cool not like sum I've ran up on like was going to West TN was checked in Va then on 81 in TN checked I told guy in scale house be sure call Knoxville scale be on look out for me I be damned if he didn't pull me around to side run the third inspection in 4 hours time now that's why I don't care for them instead of looking at the first inspection paperwork and let me go they had to run there 2 in TN I no they got a job to do but sum hate life and truck drivers and don't need to be doing the job and sum that just out to make a name for there self sorry for the rant be safe stay healthy stay rolling

@maidenrulz73

3 жыл бұрын

There’s always something to worry about......they always find something and if they don’t they’ll make something up

11:38 is that the new ATS mod?

Hi voice isn't gravelly enough to be A-SAC Shrader of the Albuquerque DEA.

wooster ohio is 2hrs from me

I noticed led lights are just as annoying in a video.

By the way Steve,did you know that a Manitou in French Canadian means a ''Shaman'',just like that supposidly dum one that got busted breaking in at the Capitol on January the 6 in Washington.

Good morning.... Hopefully for you. I'm 4hrs away from leaving someone I've been with for almost 6 years ☹️☹️🤧😭😭😢

@haydensmith1043

3 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry dude! It’ll hurt for a while but if it’s best for you then let it be. It’ll be worth it in the end!

I hope you don’t eat at that ta stop at Royal Farms/ Wawa from Baltimore don’t live too far hopefully one day I’ll see you coming through

I’m off the o

Thoughs that can drive and load a semi do and thoughs that can't tell thoughs that can how to do it

Don't have to make your beds anymore for the DOT

No Officer. I had my seatbelt on. Honest.

Wooster,Ohio that's where I live. What's your 29 in Wooster.

@jerrypower9957

3 жыл бұрын

What's your20

@fsctrucking

3 жыл бұрын

Long gone bro. I forget how long ago this was.

well i see 2 things. the first is that you cross because it actually secures the load more, not just because its more convenient. and the second is that you dont have to carpet chains.

Notice you were "pouring the coal to it" so not to get stop by DOT 😁 Steve...have you ever tighten a 2 inch strap, then when you're ready to break it loose, you realize you have no room for the handle to open 😡🤬

@fsctrucking

3 жыл бұрын

That's a mistake you make once. "Learnin Lessons"

@justinkoschak5388

3 жыл бұрын

If the handle will even move one click you have room to release it, just back it off manually one click at a time.