BigRig Videos Podcast: Recent Episodes
Chris Fiffie
Former lowboy truck driver Christopher E. Fiffie’s goal is to make entertaining and educational videos about the professional drivers and the equipment they run across America. 4 State Trucks, home of the Chrome Shop Mafia is well known for a popular TV show called “Trick My Truck” and has been involved with the truck show circuit for over 15 years. Together, the Big Rig Videos is the destination for top notch trucking video content!
Metal polishing is a Dirty Business! Evan’s Detailing and Polishing in Chilton, Wisconsin shines through the dull task of bringing aluminum and stainless steel back to life.
While attending truck shows over the years I often wondered about those guys who’s clothes and faces were covered in what looked like soot. Polishing on trucks days before the show started, they never seemed to have time to stop and chat so I never really learned anything other than that they make the trucks shiny.
Have a look at this fine ride that competed in the 2015 MATS Paul K. Young Truck Beauty Championship. It's a 2015 Kenworth W9L Glider / 60" Areo1 Bunk / Caterpillar 550 / 18 speed / 300" wheelbase / 3:36 gears hooked to a 53' Mac trailer with Quik Draw kit and 12' spread.
During the 2015 Wheel Jam truck show, Clyde Green of Cheyenne, Wyoming shares what was done during the restoration of his 1982 Kenworth W900A. It's equipped with a Caterpillar 3406C / 5 & 4 transmission / 3.55 rears.
Sunday after the 2015 Wheel Jam truck show six drivers headed south out of Huron, South Dakota. The first three drive for Jade Transport out of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The others are Owner Operators.
During this random Rolling CB Interview near Willows, California "Travis" shares what hay trucking is like on the West Coast. He's driving a 2013 485 Peterbilt with a 10 speed transmission.
On this episode of Big Rig Videos, Chris Fiffie showcases an old School Kenworth. One of many trucks at the 2015 Wheel Jam Truck Show in Huron, South Dakota.
Inspiration for a truck show in Waupun began many years ago after some community members went to an event called "Touch-a-Truck". While many see "big rigs" rolling down the highways, "Touch-a-Truck" enabled spectators to see the awesome vehicles up close and even look inside.
Aaron Nelson shares his trucking history and his thoughts on Chi-Town Large Cars. The 11th Annual show was open to the public and was held August 15th 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.
Donnie Bethel shares his trucking history and thoughts on being a part of Chi-Town Large Cars. The 11th Annual show is open to everyone and will be held August 15th 2015 at 10 Southland Dr. Lynwood, Illinois.
Kris Santoianni gives the backstory on Chi-Town Largecars and why they do what they do during their 10th annual truck show. The 11th Annual show is open to everyone and will be held August 15th 2015 at 10 Southland Dr. Lynwood, Illinois. Check out their website here - http://www.chi-townlargecars.org/
Two great random interviews. William Siben a truck driver in the Netherlands was vacationing in Orlando, FL and wanted to tag along on a Rolling CB Interview. We happened upon Jr Richardson who was parked at the 75 Chrome Shop and did not mind taking his 359 Pete out on the road. Jr told us that his friend Randall was headed on our direction also. Both were hauling cattle out of FL to the west. They shared their thoughts on what it takes to transition to hauling cattle, trucking with physical impairments, CB usage and the Move Over Law.
Jr runs a 1986 359 Short Hood Peterbilt / Caterpillar 425B / 13 speed DOD / 322 wheelbase / 3.06 2 speed rears.
Randall runs a 2005 379 Peterbilt / C15 with C18 injectors / CATlepuller, Inc & Bullydog Mods / 13 speed / 317 wheelbase / 3.55 rears
The opportunity presented itself on a beautiful Sunday morning to meet up with Ryan Wichtner and stretch the legs on a 1982 Marmon 110P. It has a NTC 400 Cummins / 15 speed / 433 gears. His son and Christopher's son got to ride shotgun!
After the 2015 75 Chrome shop truck show in Wildwood, Florida Doug Jameson of J&L Contracting based in Springfield, Missouri stretches out the legs on the 2015 heavy spec Peterbilt / 600 Cummins / 18 speed / 4 speed auxiliary / 22k front axle / 4.10 rears while sharing his trucking history and thoughts on highway safety.
Along the way he is joined by Brian Frettwell and Jeremy Robinson of Taylor Trucking who also sheds some light on their company that is based in Cartersville, Georgia.
The Monday after the 2015 75 Chrome Shop truck show Kevin Dickinson was making a drop in Orlando, Florida. After dodging some rain he made his way up to Apopka, Florida to pick up a load going to Wisconsin. He runs a 2000 Peterbilt 379 / Caterpillar 550 6NZ / 796 HP / 13 speed / 3.55 gears.
Roll along with Chad Betland out of Big Lake, Minnesota. After the 2015 75 Chrome Shop Truck Show he shares his views on flatbedding, highway safety, and the Move Over Law, He runs a 2007 Kenworth W9 / Twin Turbo Accert C15 Caterpillar / 730hp / Eaton 18 speed / 3.36 rears / 324 wheel base with tons of custom parts.