Thanks so much for posting this! After being disabled and out of trucking 10 years ago, there's not a day that goes by I don't miss it...

@SmartTrucking

7 жыл бұрын

I miss the driving part, the "seeing new places" part, but not the b.s. which seems to grow worse every year lately. Dave

@KentuckyRanger

7 жыл бұрын

I really feel bad for the drivers just starting out. Granted, they have the best equipment to date as far as ride comfort and ease of use. But the newer rules and regs, along with E-Logs, has to knock the wind out of their sails... I hope and pray that the pay goes up for them because it truly isn't fair to them what's happening. Once again, it's the companies and DOT that make out, not the driver. The companies will use this to charge more to haul the freight, but it will NEVER get passed to the driver, and that's just wrong in my book...

I definitely see why you like that white flat top! That was truly a beautiful truck!

Dave I don't know you personally but I love the stories you share with us. you are a true professional at what you do

@SmartTrucking

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! Dave

So much beautiful trucks here can't wait till I own one

@SmartTrucking

3 жыл бұрын

They are cool to look at, aren''t they?

Awesome...thanks Dave! I liked​ that sign,"Head Turner-Profit Earner"...yeaaaah that was cool 😎

Awesome trucks. The ones with the huge extended sleepers, they must have a dedicated run where they know they can fit into the unloading docks. I would imagine they are sort of limited as to where they can go. We all know how tight shipping/receiving docks can be

@SmartTrucking

5 жыл бұрын

Yup! A lot of them just do trade shows from arena to arena, or when they deliver specialty cars they'll just offload on a street or in a mall parking lot. Dave

nice an actual truck show video with trucks who knew , all others are truckers loving/hating each other . great vid man .

@ 3:27 Now that's PURPLE!!! And the shifter needs a step ladder...

@SmartTrucking

7 жыл бұрын

It's rubbing through the upholstery on the roof! Dave

Big 18wheels hell yeah can I go for free every time y'all have a show I would love it welcome to the trucking world

Great video,Thanks . I have'nt made it to louisville MATS since the early 2000's. I hope to be able to go to Walcott this July. Keep the shiney side up,And thanks again for the video of some world class trucks.

Thanks Dave for a great vlog, at my ,age walking the Truck Show is a think of the past.

@SmartTrucking

7 жыл бұрын

John, Cathy and I logged 5 miles around that truck show according to our Fitbit recorders. Damn near killed me! Cathy was okay though. Thanks for writing in! Dave

@ 6:01 Burnt Orange & Suicide doors, my two favorites!!!

@ 00:57 LOVE the Bandit mural!!!

Almost makes ya wanna CRY !

great video dave and cat, its hard to pick out what truck i liked the most in this video.

@ 4:38 Piggie bank? I'm not getting the joke, LOL!

Good coverage of MATS2017...

@SmartTrucking

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Dave

great video

@SmartTrucking

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Dave

@ 6:47 Chicken light extravaganza!!!

THANKS, .... enjoyed the "ride". Awesome ..... >>> chrome/stainless/ideas/commitment/paint/styling/engineering/memories ... and more-!!! THANKS, e.e.

@SmartTrucking

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Dave

Good trucks great video

@abdullahk6988

6 жыл бұрын

Hello, any more than 2000 and below or 2000 and above

Nice rigs.

great video man thanks for sharing dos great toys

@TunnelHillTruckr

6 жыл бұрын

Carlos

@ 5:52 I don't like green on cars or trucks... But I LOVE this green!!!

You sir/ma'am just earned a subscriber

@SmartTrucking

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Welcome aboard! Dave

@bill7778

7 жыл бұрын

Smart-Trucking.com I just subd too

I can hear the excitement in your voice when you speak of the a model kw. I think you should sell the Pete off and get you one. I've even seen guys taking newer w9s and putting the a model a hoods on em. We'll see you on the back haul

@SmartTrucking

7 жыл бұрын

I do have a softspot for the 900a. I've looked at a couple of them over the years but never taken the leap. Owned a few of the b models,nice trucks but i didn't like the way the hood sloped down. Maybe someday! dave

I wish I could've went this year

Very well done. Thx.

@SmartTrucking

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! Dave

The thumbnail is milk money that was my fav truck

I am getting into the industry this year. I had the chance to go there for all 3 days. Great introduction into the equipment and most importantly, the people. It would have been nice to see you there and have a chance to talk. The best part was the non-Ontario weather! or was it the '49 Pete?

@SmartTrucking

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah the weather was great! So was that Pete! Dave

Thanks for the nice video.

@SmartTrucking

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! Dave

very nice 👍

Nice prime mover

neat ... went to 98 show... thanks

The sheet metal work on that KW's bunk at 6:55! Not exactly my thing, but impressive nonetheless! I don't think I've seen something like that before. Apparently, their company, Jade Transport, from Winnipeg, MB, Canada, has many show trucks on their fleet.

@SmartTrucking

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they've got a sharp fleet. Met the owner and he's a truck show buff. Dave

@Lisasboy

6 жыл бұрын

Not my thing either, but seriously impressive sheet metal work

Dave, what’s your opinion of a Lonestar Harley Davidson truck? Wife and I are about to hit the open road together. Looking for the most comfortable, reliable and nice looking truck out there. MPG is important too. I’ve been considering W900, Volvo 860 and Mack Anthem as well. The 389 is my first choice but I’m guessing not practical for two people comfort wise. Been a subscriber for three years now I believe. Always love watching your videos.

1:50 The "Retro-Pete", is it a factory option or was she customised by a dealer? I can't read the description in front. If she were fitted with a Cummins "Iron Lung", that would be the crowning touch. Thanks a million for this view!

@SmartTrucking

7 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! the retro-pete is customized by a non dealer specialty shop. Dave

It's been great,nice truck !!!

@harrydavidsonmuhammed4437

7 жыл бұрын

Wow....you can bring yours Harley on the truck,Harry.....take a luck.

@harrydavidsonmuhammed4437

7 жыл бұрын

It's been a long time,General.....

@SmartTrucking

7 жыл бұрын

Do you know Michael Connolly? Dave

Nice good job Americen for you to see

Guy does sound kinda like Sulli from Monsters Inc.

@SmartTrucking

4 жыл бұрын

I gotta check him out.

I didn't see the Freightliner Cascadias in the "Beauty Contest"? 😜

@SmartTrucking

7 жыл бұрын

I can't imagine why! Dave

CANADA :)

I have a T680 mine is a 2016 though,I was curious if anything changed. You said you saw the interior I thought you were going to show it.

@SmartTrucking

7 жыл бұрын

No interior changes I know of. Does your passenger seat swivel around to a desk behind you in the bunk? Dave

off the hook trucks 😂😂😂😂

I pull a dry can but if I ran flatbed I would run a covered wagon! It seems like it would be easier than tarping unless I'm wrong. If it is easier I wonder why more drivers don't do it

@bill7778

7 жыл бұрын

Mr. Pink it depends on what kinds of loads.you.haul

How many of them actually work or is it just to show class or working truck

Did you drive the smasher?

✋👍👍👍👍

why nobody drives "western star" ????

@jameswaters2971

6 жыл бұрын

combat87 I could be wrong but isn't western star now owned by freightshaker.......??? This would explain why nobody drives them much anymore

I hate to see painted fifth wheels, sign someone must'a lost their mind.

@mark7362

4 жыл бұрын

But good looking trucks! Thanks for the video!