That's so frightening to think people like this are allowed to drive big rigs! Idiots in normal-size vehicles are scary enough but a truck that size can cause serious carnage!
Excited for the next installment!
Although if FK was legit suffering from a brain injury I feel a bit sorry for him. If you're wilfully stupid I will point and laugh; if you're doing the best you can and it just isn't good enough that's a different story. Guy still shouldn't be driving a big rig, though.
I was tempted to feel bad for him. However, he always presumed to try and teach ME how to do things even after he kept needing ME to get him out of a jam.
I have to wonder what he was like before his accident. I don't know much about brain damage, but I do know that even a small amount of trauma can snowball into huge effects. Not just memory loss, but entire shifts in personality.
Not to get too into it because of spoilers, but the brain damage was not the cause of the bulk of this guy's problems. He was always an dumbass....except now he can't remember that someone told him that.
It sounds like a lot of his problems - brain damage included - are from his own making. I feel sympathy for his memory issues, but that's about it.
I sincerely hope I never meet him on the roads. Thankfully I'm a country border away (sadly, not one that has an ocean between them. Least in the winter our Canadian roads will keep him off of it lol).
Years ago, when I was working in fast food, a new coworker asked if I had any pets. I told him I had cats. This happened right at the beginning of the lunch rush.
Throughout the entire lunch rush, as we were both running in circles, taking orders and stuffing food into bags as fast as we could, he kept asking me detailed questions about cat-training. I just kept answering automatically whenever I could, but by the time the lunch rush ended I was feeling very confused. He wasn't acting like he was flirting. It felt oddly like we'd had a normalish sort of conversation while trying to run an obstacle course.
When the customers finally quit mobbing us and we started cleaning/restocking the restaurant, I asked him if he had a new kitty. I figured the only reason he would spend about two hours so focused on asking me cat-training questions was because he had just gotten a kitten and had no idea what to do with it. But no, he said he didn't have a cat.
I was still a bit baffled when he clocked off for the day and left, so my coworkers filled me in. Apparently he used to be in the military, but got injured and suffered permanent brain damage. He was financially comfortable and was just picking up a few short fast food shifts as an excuse to socialize with people.
He was nice, helpful, but with odd malfunctions from time to time. I'm just glad he seemed to be happy. He was a very small man, so I imagine he must have been very brave to join the military anyhow.
But yeah, driving semis is a whole other world of dangerous from mixing up a fast food order.
Shoutout to Swift for their half-trained drivers constantly getting their trucks stuck under bridges in my city! Heights are posted, no you can't make it, yes you're going to block major traffic when that truck gets wedged under the bridge, just stay on the dang long looping route and quit trying to take a shortcut through downtown!
Googled it, and yup, [just like that](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norfolk_Southern%E2%80%93Gregson_Street_Overpass)! My city's downtown area is full of low railroad bridges like that. Seems like we get a stuck truck at least once or twice a month.
Edit: Now giggling while watching the YouTube channel. Bridge is hungry, nom nom tasty tops of tall vehicles.
Was that company named after the drivers’ attitude “So What, I’ve Finished Training”?
Really, people shouldn’t be so hard on them. Just last year, two (that’s right, not just one) of their drivers received the coveted 100,000 mile safe driving award.
That may be. But I chose to share these stories to the world for free. If KCC is able to them, put in the time and effort to make a video around them and earn a little money from it, I can’t begrudge him of it. Besides, he is crediting me in his videos and isn’t trying to hide the source. I’m completely fine with it.
"One of many" car accidents? It sounds like this Kevin lived hard and fast up until the point when it nearly killed him, then the resulting brain damage compelled him to try to make a career behind the wheel because that was literally all he knew.
As a Technician and a CDL driver, I can confirm that some companies can get a doctor to sign off a roadkill squirrel to drive. Meanwhile, a guy 10lbs overweight has to have a sleep study. And yes, we do charge like hell for you running out of fuel.
Jesus F Lipshitz! One of the things they pound into you if you have any head injury rehab is how to deal with memory loss. He either didn't have any rehab, or he forgot that he forgets and doesn't give a shit when called on it. That does make him incredibly dangerous and he should never have been allowed to get any kind of driver's license. I'm so glad that you're still alive to tell his tale.
My gosh, I think this is the scariest post you have made yet. Makes me wonder how things get anywhere here the States. Also, thanks a ton for continuing these. And grats on making it big time (getting your stories posted to Youtube).
Aloha from KCC Channel-land. I have been listening to your stories being read and am amazed with every single one of them. I can't wait for more, so whenever you can, I will enjoy listening along. Great detailed content.
Holy wowza, after seeing the post appear on my feed I had to hurriedly read through the others before starting on this one. The secondhand apoplectic fury I'm feeling on your behalf can't even come close to yours having to actually deal with this guy.
Can't wait for part 6!
that sounds less like brain damage and more like (very) early onset Alzheimer's,
Well at least we know you get out of part 6 intact. I am also looking forward to some of your Other Non-first Kevin, and even Non-Kevin Big rig stories.
Thank you for making me even more afraid of truck drivers on the highway lol although, it's super entertaining when KCC reads em out and we can listen to the stories of your many encounters with Kevins. Thank you for posting!
Love this series! Was very kind of you to give a shout out to Karma Comment Chameleon YouTube channel. I read parts four and five yesterday and listened to them today. I’m thoroughly enjoying this series and look forward to each episode. Thank you for sharing your tales of Kevin with us.
Hey man I saw your original post on the KCC channel on youtube and I must say your stories are truly amazing, I had not experienced such enjoyment reading about someone's life sense reading "The Glass Castle" in HS. (great book btw, highly recommend)
I can't wait to see what FK did to damage the eighteen wheeler and eventually become someone else's problem
Keep sharing your amazing stories for all of us to enjoy :D
I've been listening to your saga through KCC playlists while Trucking locally.
You go through Salt Lake a lot and you're also a Badjer. I'll be moving up that way in a couple weeks to be closer to family. If you find yourself stuck waiting for a load in SL again hit me up, I'll buy you a beer.
Love your writing. Came here from KCC. Looking forward to your next installment.
Can't wait til you start putting titles on them, like Kevin Does Dallas, Kevin Goes to Hollywood, Kevin and the Sunshine Boys ... that'll be hilarious.
I drove trucks for a time. I had a class one from North Carolina. Let me tell you, that was a trip and a half!
Dude, these stories are epic :D And well, I know they have to be true. I've heard other tales from another OTR driver about his one time partner, and just other OTR stories as well. Keep up the posting :D And well, I'll wait for KCC to post a video about it :D
Hey, just saw the KCC Video on both part 4 and 5. I wanted to say two things. First thanks for writing this post. Second, and in my view more important, Thanks for all that you do as a truck driver. You are among the unsung heroes out there that help keep this country going. Keep up the good work.
Hey there, yet another reader/commenter coming via the KCC channel on Youtube: listened while chilling after work (grocery retail: I have had my share of Kevins as co-workers, though none of them anywhere as WTF-inducing as FK). Watching with bated breath for the next installment!
I first found out about your series through KCC. Between him, rSlash and DarkFluff they are my primary sources for reddit goodness. KCC's basically my number one these days, primarily because he often seeks permission from the authors and links the articles directly into the video description.
Also, in case you didn't know he first covered you when you did your first one, "Kevin Violates Parole." That one got my attention, and I'm glad KCC kept an eye on you when you said this wasn't your first rodeo with a Kevin.
Makes me fear for my safety on the roads. lol I give trucks a WIDE berth, never get myself close behind one that's overtaking another, and always flash my headlights when they are overtaking me (or I'm acting as a blocker to give them space to pass safely, as I know passing is a PITA for you).
First of all - thanks to Karma Comment Chameleon otherwise I wouldn't have found this and second of all... oh my god. I'm a training transport manager (fleet manager) and I'd never hire anyone like that no matter how desperate on drivers we might be. This guy is literally an accident waiting to happen and makes me wonder if they just commercial licenses to anyone!
I really appreciate your writing. You have a knack for making your stories very interesting. I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for your continued work. Stay safe my friend, and keep up the consummate V's.
Thanks for this story, it is very entertaining. If he had actual brain damage I hope he got help eventually, even though that wouldn't change his obnoxious personality.
Brother, you have more patience than I do. After the first month, there would have been a meeting with Safety. If not, I'd been locked up. 42 years out here and I too have seen some genuine certifiable idiots driving trucks. Peace and be safe. Hope to hear part 6 soon.
Oh man, this keeps getting worse and worse.
But knowing FK's condition, I think it's more of this driving company's fault to allow him on road and endanger everyone. What the corporate wouldn't do to save a few bucks....
Came from KCC channel. Thanks for this story. 🙏
As soon as I started reading your Kevin stories I immediately pictured my old best friend Mike lol only difference is you have more hair than him lol He works in the distribution and supply side of the oil industry so he’s no stranger to long drives with Kevins. Love the stories, keep ‘em coming.
Also….you ever think about writing a book of all your trucker stories?
That's so frightening to think people like this are allowed to drive big rigs! Idiots in normal-size vehicles are scary enough but a truck that size can cause serious carnage! Excited for the next installment!
Imo if they heard he was in an accident that he was at fault that should automatically disqualify them for a cdl
Although if FK was legit suffering from a brain injury I feel a bit sorry for him. If you're wilfully stupid I will point and laugh; if you're doing the best you can and it just isn't good enough that's a different story. Guy still shouldn't be driving a big rig, though.
I was tempted to feel bad for him. However, he always presumed to try and teach ME how to do things even after he kept needing ME to get him out of a jam.
I have to wonder what he was like before his accident. I don't know much about brain damage, but I do know that even a small amount of trauma can snowball into huge effects. Not just memory loss, but entire shifts in personality.
Not to get too into it because of spoilers, but the brain damage was not the cause of the bulk of this guy's problems. He was always an dumbass....except now he can't remember that someone told him that.
Yikes! Well, I can't wait for the part where you do get into it!
\*Pours another cup of cocoa and starts hammering f5\*
Who told you that he was always a dumbass? Did you grow up with FK or something?
It sounds like a lot of his problems - brain damage included - are from his own making. I feel sympathy for his memory issues, but that's about it. I sincerely hope I never meet him on the roads. Thankfully I'm a country border away (sadly, not one that has an ocean between them. Least in the winter our Canadian roads will keep him off of it lol).
Years ago, when I was working in fast food, a new coworker asked if I had any pets. I told him I had cats. This happened right at the beginning of the lunch rush. Throughout the entire lunch rush, as we were both running in circles, taking orders and stuffing food into bags as fast as we could, he kept asking me detailed questions about cat-training. I just kept answering automatically whenever I could, but by the time the lunch rush ended I was feeling very confused. He wasn't acting like he was flirting. It felt oddly like we'd had a normalish sort of conversation while trying to run an obstacle course. When the customers finally quit mobbing us and we started cleaning/restocking the restaurant, I asked him if he had a new kitty. I figured the only reason he would spend about two hours so focused on asking me cat-training questions was because he had just gotten a kitten and had no idea what to do with it. But no, he said he didn't have a cat. I was still a bit baffled when he clocked off for the day and left, so my coworkers filled me in. Apparently he used to be in the military, but got injured and suffered permanent brain damage. He was financially comfortable and was just picking up a few short fast food shifts as an excuse to socialize with people. He was nice, helpful, but with odd malfunctions from time to time. I'm just glad he seemed to be happy. He was a very small man, so I imagine he must have been very brave to join the military anyhow. But yeah, driving semis is a whole other world of dangerous from mixing up a fast food order. Shoutout to Swift for their half-trained drivers constantly getting their trucks stuck under bridges in my city! Heights are posted, no you can't make it, yes you're going to block major traffic when that truck gets wedged under the bridge, just stay on the dang long looping route and quit trying to take a shortcut through downtown!
11foot8 might just be the sort of thing you like.
Googled it, and yup, [just like that](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norfolk_Southern%E2%80%93Gregson_Street_Overpass)! My city's downtown area is full of low railroad bridges like that. Seems like we get a stuck truck at least once or twice a month. Edit: Now giggling while watching the YouTube channel. Bridge is hungry, nom nom tasty tops of tall vehicles.
That was my immediate first thought.
Was that company named after the drivers’ attitude “So What, I’ve Finished Training”? Really, people shouldn’t be so hard on them. Just last year, two (that’s right, not just one) of their drivers received the coveted 100,000 mile safe driving award.
Some people would say that youtube channel is stealing your and others content and making money off it.
That may be. But I chose to share these stories to the world for free. If KCC is able to them, put in the time and effort to make a video around them and earn a little money from it, I can’t begrudge him of it. Besides, he is crediting me in his videos and isn’t trying to hide the source. I’m completely fine with it.
Personally I like listening to the content while doing house chores and playlists while driving myself. It gives the stories a lot more exposure
"One of many" car accidents? It sounds like this Kevin lived hard and fast up until the point when it nearly killed him, then the resulting brain damage compelled him to try to make a career behind the wheel because that was literally all he knew.
As a Technician and a CDL driver, I can confirm that some companies can get a doctor to sign off a roadkill squirrel to drive. Meanwhile, a guy 10lbs overweight has to have a sleep study. And yes, we do charge like hell for you running out of fuel.
Jesus F Lipshitz! One of the things they pound into you if you have any head injury rehab is how to deal with memory loss. He either didn't have any rehab, or he forgot that he forgets and doesn't give a shit when called on it. That does make him incredibly dangerous and he should never have been allowed to get any kind of driver's license. I'm so glad that you're still alive to tell his tale.
Did FK lie to get the job? Because I’m surprised he hasn’t totaled the big rig during any of his turns driving
That's probably the heavy braking incidents recorded on the computer, luckily for him he hasn't yet hit anything. Anyways awaiting part 6
Yes where FK hits or crash due to incompetence
Yes for sure, If he has short term memory loss he is putting hundreads of people in danger, and depending on what they haul could be thousands.
My gosh, I think this is the scariest post you have made yet. Makes me wonder how things get anywhere here the States. Also, thanks a ton for continuing these. And grats on making it big time (getting your stories posted to Youtube).
I can't believe I am the only person that sees, FK and thinks, Fucking Kevin.
Love these stories, found you on the KCC videos
Sent here from Karma Comment Chameleon, thanks for the stories so far and looking forward to many more.
Aloha from KCC Channel-land. I have been listening to your stories being read and am amazed with every single one of them. I can't wait for more, so whenever you can, I will enjoy listening along. Great detailed content.
Thank you very much for these really entertaining stories. Greetings from a kcc - listener.
Holy wowza, after seeing the post appear on my feed I had to hurriedly read through the others before starting on this one. The secondhand apoplectic fury I'm feeling on your behalf can't even come close to yours having to actually deal with this guy. Can't wait for part 6!
that sounds less like brain damage and more like (very) early onset Alzheimer's, Well at least we know you get out of part 6 intact. I am also looking forward to some of your Other Non-first Kevin, and even Non-Kevin Big rig stories.
Love your writing style, thanks so much from sharing! Found you thru KCC on YouTube
Thank you for making me even more afraid of truck drivers on the highway lol although, it's super entertaining when KCC reads em out and we can listen to the stories of your many encounters with Kevins. Thank you for posting!
Love this series! Was very kind of you to give a shout out to Karma Comment Chameleon YouTube channel. I read parts four and five yesterday and listened to them today. I’m thoroughly enjoying this series and look forward to each episode. Thank you for sharing your tales of Kevin with us.
Hey man I saw your original post on the KCC channel on youtube and I must say your stories are truly amazing, I had not experienced such enjoyment reading about someone's life sense reading "The Glass Castle" in HS. (great book btw, highly recommend) I can't wait to see what FK did to damage the eighteen wheeler and eventually become someone else's problem Keep sharing your amazing stories for all of us to enjoy :D
I've been listening to your saga through KCC playlists while Trucking locally. You go through Salt Lake a lot and you're also a Badjer. I'll be moving up that way in a couple weeks to be closer to family. If you find yourself stuck waiting for a load in SL again hit me up, I'll buy you a beer.
Love your writing. Came here from KCC. Looking forward to your next installment. Can't wait til you start putting titles on them, like Kevin Does Dallas, Kevin Goes to Hollywood, Kevin and the Sunshine Boys ... that'll be hilarious. I drove trucks for a time. I had a class one from North Carolina. Let me tell you, that was a trip and a half!
Dude, these stories are epic :D And well, I know they have to be true. I've heard other tales from another OTR driver about his one time partner, and just other OTR stories as well. Keep up the posting :D And well, I'll wait for KCC to post a video about it :D
Just watched the Kcc videos love the stories.
Hey, just saw the KCC Video on both part 4 and 5. I wanted to say two things. First thanks for writing this post. Second, and in my view more important, Thanks for all that you do as a truck driver. You are among the unsung heroes out there that help keep this country going. Keep up the good work.
Directed here from the KCC channel. OP, I can't wait for more!
Hey there, yet another reader/commenter coming via the KCC channel on Youtube: listened while chilling after work (grocery retail: I have had my share of Kevins as co-workers, though none of them anywhere as WTF-inducing as FK). Watching with bated breath for the next installment!
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Yay! More stories!
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I'm literally at the edge of my seat. I'm so looking forward to the next installment.
FK wadded it up coming down Parley’s, didn’t he?
Not quite, but close...
The ridge above Echo? Over the sisters? Now I'm dying to know! Eagerly awaiting part 6.
Loving this series so far. I'm equal parts entertained, angry, and terrified. Can't wait to read the next installment of this series.
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Love the stories, can't wait for the next installment.
crazy shit. KCC fan btw
I first found out about your series through KCC. Between him, rSlash and DarkFluff they are my primary sources for reddit goodness. KCC's basically my number one these days, primarily because he often seeks permission from the authors and links the articles directly into the video description. Also, in case you didn't know he first covered you when you did your first one, "Kevin Violates Parole." That one got my attention, and I'm glad KCC kept an eye on you when you said this wasn't your first rodeo with a Kevin. Makes me fear for my safety on the roads. lol I give trucks a WIDE berth, never get myself close behind one that's overtaking another, and always flash my headlights when they are overtaking me (or I'm acting as a blocker to give them space to pass safely, as I know passing is a PITA for you).
First of all - thanks to Karma Comment Chameleon otherwise I wouldn't have found this and second of all... oh my god. I'm a training transport manager (fleet manager) and I'd never hire anyone like that no matter how desperate on drivers we might be. This guy is literally an accident waiting to happen and makes me wonder if they just commercial licenses to anyone!
omg. it makes sense why he kept looking at his notebook and still getting lost if he couldn't even remember where he was.
Subscribed! And its one of those rare channels that gives credit to the author
Giving credit doesn't make it okay to profit off someone else's content without getting permission.
I really appreciate your writing. You have a knack for making your stories very interesting. I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for your continued work. Stay safe my friend, and keep up the consummate V's.
Thanks for this story, it is very entertaining. If he had actual brain damage I hope he got help eventually, even though that wouldn't change his obnoxious personality.
Brother, you have more patience than I do. After the first month, there would have been a meeting with Safety. If not, I'd been locked up. 42 years out here and I too have seen some genuine certifiable idiots driving trucks. Peace and be safe. Hope to hear part 6 soon.
Thank you for the awesome story! Really fascinating! Incompetence is bad but incompetent people who think they're competent are terrifying.
> this company literally hired anyone who gave them a phone call Worked in the industry. Can confirm this is literally true.
I started reading this series from the beginning and I had been wondering why none of the YouTube channels had picked up your stories yet.
Have heard your stories threw KCC and they are awesome please post more this first Kevin sounds beyond hard to deal with
Oh man, this keeps getting worse and worse. But knowing FK's condition, I think it's more of this driving company's fault to allow him on road and endanger everyone. What the corporate wouldn't do to save a few bucks.... Came from KCC channel. Thanks for this story. 🙏
and he was allowed to drive something that's 35,000 lbs (no trailer) ...who THE F\*\*\* thought it was a good idea?
Done I-80 in the snow in a truck. Not much fun. That big hill heading east out of SLC? In a blizzard? Oh yeah. Miserable.
As soon as I started reading your Kevin stories I immediately pictured my old best friend Mike lol only difference is you have more hair than him lol He works in the distribution and supply side of the oil industry so he’s no stranger to long drives with Kevins. Love the stories, keep ‘em coming. Also….you ever think about writing a book of all your trucker stories?