Good idea the pivoted air line plate. Never seen that before. Alot of drivers dont even turn the fittings. Had trailers hooked up where the airline hasnt been turned, airbags left down, suzicoils tangled up, buckles and straps left loose. Big lock up and risk if the trailer maxi brake release line comes out goin down the road. Its amazing how many people you see who hook up goin all way under until pin is locked pull forward and bend legs, lift up a couple of turns, forget to go all way and bend legs on a driveway, go under too high where pinndoesnt grab in jaws and trailer falls off, go under too low and turn table goes thru front of trailer or breaks fittings and plug in trailer. A simple go back until turntable is on skid plate of trailer near pin, wind legs all way up, go in when trailer pin locks onto turntable, tug test, check jaws with torch, put airlines in and turn, put electrical lead in , turn on any taps at prime mover or B trailer, double check legs, check air bags, straps , buckles, tyres with bar, all lights working etc. Alot more people need to watch this video. Half the problem is everyone is in a rush to keep up with work diary. Cheers rod
Hi Paul. The pivoted airlines on the right sure make it easier. You need to get a routine when hooking or unhooking trailers, and if you get distracted check everything again. I have definitely made mistakes over the years and still do. Have a great day.
It's a tough job but someone's got to do it. Had a front trailer one time that was air operated to release the pin, just push the button, and electric rollers doors, is that just getting to lazy. LOL. No can't say I have ever seen a snow plow for sale.
@@rodruskin3651 hi could you make a video one day on some truckie ropes hitch etc that you have used in loads feom the old days? Also a video on the steps of opening a curtain side trailer and whats holding the load onto the trailer? and then how the curtain is put so tight again.. its very interesting part of the trucks. thanks👍 be safe
Have done a video on the curtins and how they work. Is stuck on the old computer that won't boot up. Trying to get the data off. But will do another if that doesn't work.
Funny you should say that. Have one, but can't get to it, computer will not boot up. Even tried to retrieve the data afer taking out the hard drive no success as yet. Don't load or unload trailers to often.
@@australiantruckerrod1070 ha ok mate i love your k200 you drive looks really sweet and comfortable im actually saving up for a semi license i love the industry
The K200 has come a long way in driver comfort and noise reduction. K104 is still a good old truck. If you like trucks definitely get into it. Can have some fun times and bad. lol
@@australiantruckerrod1070 yes i definately will i have got my friend a job in the industry driving for a wine and goods company in sa he loves it i know how tough it can be aswell my favorite truck is a k104 the k108 are a good old truck aswell but seem to break down a lot
Worked with a guy one time going from singles to b'doubles with a new job. Asked me if anything he needed to know, one of the things was don't forget the taps on the A trailer. "What taps". Allways learning new things I guess. lol
Been out the game a few years mate now due too illness road training Western Australia been around trucks all my life going back when my dad and brother was running east-west in late 60s 70s when I was a nipper and dads father was a contractor as well I would love to see the new automatic transmission in the rig never drove one of these automatics what they like mate , by the way I’ve watched a few vids of blokes on here and I can see the way you drive to others your old school as well very steady hands your a top driver mate I’d 2 up road train with you anyday digger
Hi Kevin. Stick shifts for the young guys now. I like the autos but they are not always perfect. Can use manual mode, just push buttons. I find them more efficient when going up hill. I was never that good with gear changes. European autos are better again. I see so many drivers swing those trailers back in, even on duel lanes, I take my time coming back over, even give a flash and stay in the right lane if no one behind give more space. Be surprised how many almost take the bumper off. I drive hard but try to do it safely. Have a great day.
Australian Trucker Rod yes mate when over taking that the first thing I noticed , when I 1st seen your vids couldn’t agree more I guess that comes down to experience I suppose although some never learn , but we started very young , I remember sitting on dads lap in an old J series Bedford when I was about 5 having a steer great memories, unfortunately he died when I was 10 , my late brother Chris was 15 years older than me and was 10 yrs old taking an old Perkins engine apart and putting back together and seeing it run needless to say we learnt and by time we were 20 we both were full on driving doing our own rebuilds and gearboxes diffs etc , we restored a few old girls back to new old commer and the old Austin with the back to front doors for the love of the old girls on the old mans floor in the workshop when the old paddock was dirt I have some very old truck pics one day I’d love to show you hopefully send some prints to you , mate stay in touch and you stay safe and hope yourself and your family have a great year and Thanks for the reply to mate it’s very much appreciated as I know time is precious cheers mate . Kev
Do you have any inside knowledge about doing linehaul for Skyroads Express out of Mascot NSW? I'm understood they're controlled by DHL and were proposed for deregistration as a company 26nov19.
Had to do a detour on Friday night, due to the Yass fire. That was the truck possibly an electrical fault, but usually a wheel bearing, they can fail and catch fire. There has been about 7 fires since the start of December. Seem a lot more than normal.
There is a fire Extinguisher! There is one in the tool box of the truck easier to get too. Only had to use one once in the more than 26 years of driving. Small electrical fire. Do at times carry mixed dangerous good not sure how they react in a fire if it gets out of control, I've had no training to deal with this. Best to leave it to the experts.
I just find it funny how some companies have their fire extinguishers placed. I guess it's just to keep the fire marshals and the governments happy. I've seen it a few times here in the US. Drive safe, wish I had your job instead of cleaning a hospital lol :)
Have you came across the STA-DRY type electrical plugs and do you see any benefits compared to the standard type plug? I see a few trucks with glad hands air connections but I'm not sure that they are as good as a pbr type fitting.
Hi Ben. Have not come across those electrical plugs. Have used the glad hands, found them ok to use, I guess when the rubber starts to wear may cause problems.
@@australiantruckerrod1070 thanks for the reply. I wasn't sure if the glad hands coupled up easily or not. Guess the standard 7 pin electrical connection has been around forever but they seem so brittle and flimsy.
@@australiantruckerrod1070 Yeah.. cause you can't anyway. It's a huge shame, because the next generation could be operating these vehicles at a much faster and higher intake level than you guys are anymore capable of. You'se might have been good in your day or whatever, but the older guys need to step aside and accept that there's a new bunch of guys, eger to earn, and stop hogging the spot light because of 'experience'.. does my head in.
@@kingawags I totally agree with you. The transport industry needs a major change and it needs to be lead by a new generation. This old school way does not work anymore, need younger transport owners and managers to change the way things are done and anyone that doesn't want to change needs to get out of the way. This bullshit licence system is holding back young drivers, they are more than capable to handle any truck and trailer combination, get them into the biggest trucks and let them learn. Fatigue laws, work diaries need to be scraped, manage your own fatigue and not be told when to stop or sleep. The transport industry should have changed 30 years ago, one thing I hate is hearing the older drivers think they are better, bagging out new drivers for making a mistake, we were new once, but you have to forgive us because we are old and have forgotten that. But also learning from someone that has been doing the job for many years is good as well, get some experience. find better ways of doing the job, and make changes. Everyone has different ways of doing things, find the one that is right for you. I started doing CZcams for fun and have done videos because people have asked about things that I do, but don't think it is worth the trouble anymore.
Good idea the pivoted air line plate.
Never seen that before.
Alot of drivers dont even turn the fittings.
Had trailers hooked up where the airline hasnt been turned, airbags left down, suzicoils tangled up, buckles and straps left loose.
Big lock up and risk if the trailer maxi brake release line comes out goin down the road.
Its amazing how many people you see who hook up goin all way under until pin is locked pull forward and bend legs, lift up a couple of turns, forget to go all way and bend legs on a driveway, go under too high where pinndoesnt grab in jaws and trailer falls off, go under too low and turn table goes thru front of trailer or breaks fittings and plug in trailer.
A simple go back until turntable is on skid plate of trailer near pin, wind legs all way up, go in when trailer pin locks onto turntable, tug test, check jaws with torch, put airlines in and turn, put electrical lead in , turn on any taps at prime mover or B trailer, double check legs, check air bags, straps , buckles, tyres with bar, all lights working etc.
Alot more people need to watch this video.
Half the problem is everyone is in a rush to keep up with work diary.
Cheers rod
Hi Paul. The pivoted airlines on the right sure make it easier. You need to get a routine when hooking or unhooking trailers, and if you get distracted check everything again.
I have definitely made mistakes over the years and still do.
Have a great day.
Nice video rod, keep them coming
Will do buddy.
Electric landing gear? You guys got it made. I guess they don't sell many snow plows down there either
It's a tough job but someone's got to do it. Had a front trailer one time that was air operated to release the pin, just push the button, and electric rollers doors, is that just getting to lazy. LOL. No can't say I have ever seen a snow plow for sale.
Thanks Rod Im going for my HC soon. this video was very helpful! :)
Did you pass?
@@kingawags sure did mate
Thanks for sharing Rod always interesting 👍
No problems Kerry
Nice video Rod, think I saw you parked at bp eastern creek behind the bonnet kw
Yes that was me.
Thanks for showing hows it all works
No problem.
@@rodruskin3651 hi could you make a video one day on some truckie ropes hitch etc that you have used in loads feom the old days? Also a video on the steps of opening a curtain side trailer and whats holding the load onto the trailer? and then how the curtain is put so tight again.. its very interesting part of the trucks. thanks👍 be safe
Have done a video on the curtins and how they work. Is stuck on the old computer that won't boot up. Trying to get the data off. But will do another if that doesn't work.
@@australiantruckerrod1070Sounds great, thank you very much! 👍
Thanks for sharing mate
Where are you rod hope your well mate.
thank you rod. i was going to ask you to provide a video of this process and you read my mind.
No problem.
Hi truck driver rod you should do a video on opening and closing the trailers on the trucks
Funny you should say that. Have one, but can't get to it, computer will not boot up. Even tried to retrieve the data afer taking out the hard drive no success as yet.
Don't load or unload trailers to often.
@@australiantruckerrod1070 ha ok mate i love your k200 you drive looks really sweet and comfortable im actually saving up for a semi license i love the industry
The K200 has come a long way in driver comfort and noise reduction. K104 is still a good old truck. If you like trucks definitely get into it. Can have some fun times and bad. lol
@@australiantruckerrod1070 yes i definately will i have got my friend a job in the industry driving for a wine and goods company in sa he loves it i know how tough it can be aswell my favorite truck is a k104 the k108 are a good old truck aswell but seem to break down a lot
That was great thank you from "Someone" lol
Worked with a guy one time going from singles to b'doubles with a new job. Asked me if anything he needed to know, one of the things was don't forget the taps on the A trailer. "What taps". Allways learning new things I guess. lol
Been out the game a few years mate now due too illness road training Western Australia been around trucks all my life going back when my dad and brother was running east-west in late 60s 70s when I was a nipper and dads father was a contractor as well I would love to see the new automatic transmission in the rig never drove one of these automatics what they like mate , by the way I’ve watched a few vids of blokes on here and I can see the way you drive to others your old school as well very steady hands your a top driver mate I’d 2 up road train with you anyday digger
Hi Kevin. Stick shifts for the young guys now. I like the autos but they are not always perfect. Can use manual mode, just push buttons. I find them more efficient when going up hill. I was never that good with gear changes. European autos are better again.
I see so many drivers swing those trailers back in, even on duel lanes, I take my time coming back over, even give a flash and stay in the right lane if no one behind give more space. Be surprised how many almost take the bumper off.
I drive hard but try to do it safely. Have a great day.
Australian Trucker Rod yes mate when over taking that the first thing I noticed , when I 1st seen your vids couldn’t agree more I guess that comes down to experience I suppose although some never learn , but we started very young , I remember sitting on dads lap in an old J series Bedford when I was about 5 having a steer great memories, unfortunately he died when I was 10 , my late brother Chris was 15 years older than me and was 10 yrs old taking an old Perkins engine apart and putting back together and seeing it run needless to say we learnt and by time we were 20 we both were full on driving doing our own rebuilds and gearboxes diffs etc , we restored a few old girls back to new old commer and the old Austin with the back to front doors for the love of the old girls on the old mans floor in the workshop when the old paddock was dirt I have some very old truck pics one day I’d love to show you hopefully send some prints to you , mate stay in touch and you stay safe and hope yourself and your family have a great year and Thanks for the reply to mate it’s very much appreciated as I know time is precious cheers mate . Kev
Do you have any inside knowledge about doing linehaul for Skyroads Express out of Mascot NSW? I'm understood they're controlled by DHL and were proposed for deregistration as a company 26nov19.
Sorry don't know to much about them. Was told it was started by the original owner of JETS, but that was a few years ago, not sure now.
rod a few truck fires in the past 24 hours, one at yass and one at bulahdelah. what do you think causes these incidents?
Had to do a detour on Friday night, due to the Yass fire. That was the truck possibly an electrical fault, but usually a wheel bearing, they can fail and catch fire.
There has been about 7 fires since the start of December. Seem a lot more than normal.
Hope you're able to get that fire extinguisher out fast enough in the event of an emergency...
There is a fire Extinguisher! There is one in the tool box of the truck easier to get too. Only had to use one once in the more than 26 years of driving. Small electrical fire. Do at times carry mixed dangerous good not sure how they react in a fire if it gets out of control, I've had no training to deal with this. Best to leave it to the experts.
I just find it funny how some companies have their fire extinguishers placed. I guess it's just to keep the fire marshals and the governments happy. I've seen it a few times here in the US. Drive safe, wish I had your job instead of cleaning a hospital lol :)
Yes you are correct, must have them government regulations. Need to get your truck licence. Become one of us crazy ones out there.
I’ve never seen em legs before haha
I'll take a handle any day. lol
Haha yeah
Good one mate. May I ask how big are them fuel tanks ??
Hi Jack. I believe they are 600 litres each.
Have you came across the STA-DRY type electrical plugs and do you see any benefits compared to the standard type plug? I see a few trucks with glad hands air connections but I'm not sure that they are as good as a pbr type fitting.
Hi Ben. Have not come across those electrical plugs. Have used the glad hands, found them ok to use, I guess when the rubber starts to wear may cause problems.
@@australiantruckerrod1070 thanks for the reply. I wasn't sure if the glad hands coupled up easily or not. Guess the standard 7 pin electrical connection has been around forever but they seem so brittle and flimsy.
Niceeeeer
Hey Nick. Thanks
Where's the electric landing gear?
Hi: Not all the trailers have them, have to do it the old school way. At least I don't have to change gears. Have a great day.
@@australiantruckerrod1070 Yeah.. cause you can't anyway. It's a huge shame, because the next generation could be operating these vehicles at a much faster and higher intake level than you guys are anymore capable of. You'se might have been good in your day or whatever, but the older guys need to step aside and accept that there's a new bunch of guys, eger to earn, and stop hogging the spot light because of 'experience'.. does my head in.
@@kingawags I totally agree with you. The transport industry needs a major change and it needs to be lead by a new generation. This old school way does not work anymore, need younger transport owners and managers to change the way things are done and anyone that doesn't want to change needs to get out of the way.
This bullshit licence system is holding back young drivers, they are more than capable to handle any truck and trailer combination, get them into the biggest trucks and let them learn. Fatigue laws, work diaries need to be scraped, manage your own fatigue and not be told when to stop or sleep.
The transport industry should have changed 30 years ago, one thing I hate is hearing the older drivers think they are better, bagging out new drivers for making a mistake, we were new once, but you have to forgive us because we are old and have forgotten that.
But also learning from someone that has been doing the job for many years is good as well, get some experience. find better ways of doing the job, and make changes. Everyone has different ways of doing things, find the one that is right for you.
I started doing CZcams for fun and have done videos because people have asked about things that I do, but don't think it is worth the trouble anymore.
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What about salary in that work ?
Depending on what you do and the hours you work between $1200 to $2000 take home.
@@australiantruckerrod1070 thanks for replying dear
Truck price and full review
Hi Amir. Only a driver not sure on truck price, have done earlier video's on the truck. Have a good day.