Some of these places were probably built in the 30's and 40's, though; day cabs were the standard, and the trailers were a lot shorter. It was probably no sweat, back then.
I’m not a trucker per say but I do hot shot with a 3/4 ton pick up and I pull to some of the most stupidest locations where I can barely get a PICK UP TRUCK in & I always wonder who tf designed the stupid building without taking into consideration gooseneck , bumper pull & tractor trailers.
I look up to guys like this. My dad was a trucker until he just couldn’t do it anymore. He had a stroke, heart attack and through it all he still drove until he became bedridden. It takes a special person to do the job they do. People are so inconsiderate on the highway and don’t realize the skill it takes to drive an 18 wheeler nor do they realize how hard it is to stop something that weighs that much when necessary. Thanks for doing these videos, it reminds me of my dad that’s passed on.
Much love & respect to your father. I have 21yrs on the road and I'm close to same shape. I love what I do and love old school drivers, it's a passion in a way of life but comes with a price. Just know your dad made this country what it is, I thank you for his service. OZIE
I'm not a trucker driver. I've always given trucks plenty of room on the highway. I can imagine how difficult at times it is to do your job. What's awesome about this video is I know longer have to imagine , I can see it . Thanks
Couldn't have said it better. If everyone watched videos like these or got an opportunity to ride or test drive a commercial vehicle, they would learn to respect truck drivers more on the road. I have never operated an 18 wheeler, but I have operated fire engines in the past. I must say that I got a whole new respect for truck drivers and what they have to endure.
Underpaid and under appreciated profession. I started working in logistics recently and stuff our drivers go through daily is mind blowing. Yet everyone expects to go to a stocked mall not even wondering the amount of effort it takes to deliver goods. Thanks for doing what you do, if it werent for truckers life would halt pretty fast in cities
Life would halt pretty fast anywhere, not just cities. Small towns all have their stuff trucked in too. These people are the lifeblood of the entire nation.
I bet you that driver can just glance at one while driving and tell if it's reading right without thinking about it. You have things like fuel, air(2), pyrometer, coolant temperature, voltage and a few other things you have to be wary of whilst the truck is running. Without the gauges you wouldn't know if things are right. Remember, diesel engines operate a bit differently than gasoline ones.
My uncle drove for 40 years. He always lovingly referred to Chicago as "Shit Cargo." Edit - also, his handle was "Outhouse." He passed 2 years ago and I miss him terribly.
Awesome man I’m sorry for your loss I can’t wait to hang out with my grand father again after coronavirus I hope he makes it 🙏🙏🙏 He ran trucks until a couple of years ago and now I’m working on his
Chicago was taken from a native American word meaning land that stinks or stinking land or something to that effect. My apologies it was the algonquin language and this is the word shikaakwa which is striped skunk or onion
Absolutely true. Even yard jockeys have those days and I was slipping them in and out of spots and docks in less than 20 seconds on the regular. Then there is that one day every few months when its seems like no matter how many pull ups I do, I can't get the damn thing in.
There's days where I have to take more runs than usual just to get the boat into it's spot. Happens to everyone. Which is a great reminder: DON'T BE AN IMPATIENT ASS! Wait for someone backing a trailer!
@@naterod in my country most motorcycle drivers are assholes, caring little about anyone around them and being the number 1 cause of road accidents, so I don't respect them very much i do respect those that actually drive properly though
I am a retired Chicago semi driver I know that I was there I just can’t place it I trucked from 87 until thanks giving 2004 I am on disability retirement because of multiple sclerosis I am 55 now I miss my old trade these videos keep me going bring back memories some good some not so good When I see you making turns and doing some tight backing I can relate it’s like yesterday
@Gideon Pioneer It was not that difficult I had a Chicago area map book and a Chicago area street guide all can be purchased at a truck stop or book store at the mall my dad gave me my first maps and the truck driver school I attended And you get directions from your fellow drivers and most trailer rental yards will give you a low clearance map of the city and you can call ahead to the customer where you are delivering or picking up at but remember you have to still check your truckers map because these people drive cars or ride buses they don’t understand truck routes for height & weight limits it’s all the drivers responsibility
@@boomboxlamb8791 i cant sleep alot to be honest if i sleep more then 5 hrs im all lazy so it works out sometimes and i been trying to cut back on coffee and energy drinks
And go slow and watch both mirrors, you’ll be surprised how many people can’t seem to notice a giant truck with flashers on is moving lol 😂 people are dumb
Kudos for not cutting out the struggle, most do. It's so hard to not get frustrated, heartrate goes up, steering gets more irratic. But then you hit the door and you're straight and it's such a great feeling. Also, I hate Chicago lol
I play American Truck Sim, ever since I started playing it, I’ve been watching a lot of trucking videos. And I have the utmost respect for every single trucker out there. Might look easy in a game. But from what I see in this video, there’s a heck of a lot that needs a lot of brain power to overcome. You done really well bro! That PB definitely looks like it can outrun a lot haha
This looks way harder than the game, and the game isn't a walk in the park so that's saying something. Love the videos. Perfection would be boring, it's the overcoming that makes it all interesting.
hm, in ATS the mirrors are not good or show the distnace to far away imho. I have a 34" screen and when i see this vid here in real its easier to back up than with mirrors in ATS even in highest settings. ok, you have to look always around for some idiots which isnt going to happen in ATS :-)
@@kubanskiloewe You need a triple monitor setup. Completely changed the game for me. When I only played with one monitor I was always... frustrated by how little I could see. When I finally got it working with my triple 24" monitors, it was game changing. (There is a special configuration you need to do, not just "extend your monitors" in NVIDIA control panel) Suddenly every turn isn't either A. a guessing game, or B. a slow grind of panning the camera over to look at your mirror or out the side window, then panning it back.
Sitting here watching without a CDL tells me exactly why a CDL is so important. Despite knowing you're a good driver I still got shivers at the thought of trying to maneuver like that
I'd love to drive an american truck like that some day i'm a german truck driver. Also kinda funny how alot of trucks in the us are stick shift but almost all cars are automatics and here in europe its the other way arround, almost all trucks being automatic and most cars being stick. Edit: jesus why does this have so many likes
I'm American and I got my driver's license first in England actually in 1993. I grew up on automatics in the US and when i got my UK license I vowed never to drive an automatic. I'm back in the US I can't get around an automatic now, but I prefer standard
My truck has a 12 speed automatic transmission hooked to a 10 speed manual. That's 120 gears.next year I will be putting a 2 speed rear end in it.then it will have 240 gears.a total of 40 gears in reverse.
This was a great video, all truckers know that sometimes you get it in 1 shot, and other times it’s a nightmare . The name of the game is getting the job done without any damage to the equipment. Great job, A1
I dont know exactly how the new US trucks look from the inside, the ones that dont look old school like the 389 or W990 but as a European I absolutely adore this dash view with all those gauges! That gives me a good feeling of driving a real machine compared to the new Mercedes Benz Actros trucks we will be gettin with screens everywhere and no gauges to be found. Damn! I hope I get the chance one day in my life to come over the pond and get to drive one of those long hoods you guys drive over there! Bless you guys, stay safe! I gotta hit the road now myself! Peace
They're real trucks in my mind. Built tough most of them got turbo diesel cummins that'll pull anything you throw at it, they got 18 speed gear boxes (which aren't useless like most uk/europeans think because they don't understand mostly we have bigger open highways to use al 18 gears unlike most of euro's smaller and stop more often roads) These trucks also look like real trucks not highly engineered mumbo jumbo cab over euro trucks. These trucks are built, they look bad ass and they look like a serious machine, and they are simple enough for the driver to understand that it just works and it'll pull anything it needs to, no over engineered confusing screens and mumbo jumbo.
@@robertgardner4508 as i can see from your yt ,you dont even drive a truck,let alone has any idea of how an europen truck is build, my guess is that the only european truck you have seen is on YT or est2 , do some recerch ,find the facts and mybe you will be surprised,i'll help you a little , the standard european load is around 105000 lbs total, in us its max 88000 lbs.............
@@superskrobb I work at a diesel shop and fuel island. I don’t drive over the road or with trailers but I do drive trucks between shops or around our yard.
u can never be replaced😖ur videos are soo amazing nobody cant do trucking youtube like you i rewatch all these truck vids every day an i jus miss those days with you and the truck ur videos are 1 of 1 nobody cant do trucking videos like u i jus cant have words to explain....idk if u are going to see this but it doesnt matter i jus want u to know that u were the best truck driver ever no one can compete......i just hope that u get a truck{peterbilt 389}one day and start back youtube fully again....ama go watch some now i just wanted to get that off my chest.....stay safe broodie
It is Nice to see how car drivers in the USA creating space for Trucks in the Traffic. Here in Germany it is almost Not possible. Take care Safe Ride Greetings from Germany :-)
Sometimes I like being stuck in traffic at night because it’s cool to be the brightest truck in traffic with all the lights and seeing the reflections off of the cars 🔥💯
My Dad (recently passed) was a lifelong trucker. When I was a kid, I'd often go with him when possible. When he had a conventional, I was small enough I could stand and hand onto the 'holy heck handle' and love to hear the sound of the turbo and I miss the sounds of the jake brake and going through the gears etc. I've just subscribed to your channel... I enjoy your enthusiasm and the dialogue. Thanks for the reminder of my Dad that always makes me smile.
When you said sorry for the mess your truck was dirty there’s no difference from you being at an office job your work truck is your office so of course it’s gonna be a little messy keep up the hard work there buddy from trucker family to you keep on trucking
"Yeah, uh-huh, you know what it is Black & Yellow Black & Yellow..." That combination looks fantastic & perfect for night driving I'm surprised this isn't on all vehicles Awesome Video!
Just the sounds of these bad boys is just so crisp and relaxing to listen to. I'll never get tired of hearing such a magnificent vehicle go through town or listening to it at night when pulled over in a rest area to sleep for the night
First off I love that truck, the engine, and the interior, she's a good wife.😂👍secondly your driving skills are superb because that was a very tight spot to maneuver a truck. As a trucker myself, Chicago and New York are the worst when it comes to tight spots and low bridges. I'm a new subscriber and will be enjoying your content thanks for the ride.
Hey, I'm from Germany. But your video was suggested to me on TH-cam, it's already 2 years old the video but I'm just glad that TH-cam suggested your video to me because it's just awesome. Completely different than in Germany, I love American trucks. It's something different than in Germany. American school also very nice haha. It can also be because I'm from Germany and that's why I find it so cool because it's just something different. Keep it up your videos are very good :). And I hope that you could understand my English haha.
Backing is definitely tough but with a stretched rig like yours even tougher!!!! But you said it , just regroup and take your time!!!!! Driving through Chicago is definitely an adventure !!!! Keep rollin and we will see you on the next one 😎✌️
Came across this as a suggested video.... You exited the expressway a block from my house and drove through my town of Forest Park, IL!! I knew exactly where you were going before the video even got there. Super cool!
As soon as i saw Pershing Rd exit. It brought back flasbacks fromthe 80 s trying to get back in there to deliver my Cali produce. Thats only with a 265 inch Pete with a 48 foot trailer.
Me and my family lived in Qatar. My dad worked in the oilfield for over 35 years. When he first joined, he worked in the transportation department. He drove trucks and all sorts of heavy hauling equipment. I remember the good old days when we'd go for a ride in his old twin stick GMC truck. I've always loved semi trucks since. Unfortunately he retired June of last year, moved back to my home country, within 6 months, picked up a brain infection. And 1 month later became paralyzed from a stroke. He passed away last month at the young age of 60 from Covid Pneumonia. Was a very hard and honest working guy. Your work ethics remind me of him very much. Thank you for your content and keep up the good work.
Awesome Job driver, really enjoyed watching you do your thing, most guys would have given up long time ago. Thanks for the show and stay safe out there
At the end there, your boss has to love your economical driving😂😂 sorry I just had to😀(i do not know how to drive a Pete, and that may be the way to drive them, if so i take back that comment). I drove trucks in Norway for 14 years and had a Scania V8 with strait pipes and did the same to hear the sound (full trottle). Props to you for not being a worldchampion who never miss a gate while backing up, and shows it on the video. That is a truckdriver, no one is perfect. Looking forward to a new video. Have a nice weekend.
I love your truck. The simplicity of the outside makes it so much more elegant to me. People put so much extras on their trucks. To me though, less is more.
One of the coolest channels I’ve ever watched! 14 years ago I moved from New York to Dallas and I wanted to become an over the road trucker, but I just could not find anyone who would help me figure out how to get started. Oh well! I’ll just enjoy it through your channel. Love that Peterbilt!
Big block barking, Jake rumbling... ride out! Zero chill, aaaye at least you keep it 💯. Not everyone gets that perfect back every time but you regroup & get back at it. 💪🏾✌🏾
hmg9194 Space is the biggest constraint. Other than that, the longer the trailer the easier it is to control. Short trailers can make anyone look like a rookie🤣
I know nothing about big rigs... never been in one... but I found your video utterly fascinating. The amount of skill it takes to maneuver one of these machines... WOW. Great job.
I love how polite you are on the road. The thumbs up and hand signals are top notch. I always try to make as much room as I can for y’all trucking folk
The satisfaction of being a truck driver: Road across the highway at night. Worst thing about being a truck driver: Park a long trailer on the narrow streets. I am proud of all truck drivers around the world, because being a truck driver is not an easy matter. Must have high experience and have a big responsibility. I respect, Sir ♥️♥️🙏🚛🚛
Great footage!! Really showed some of the difficulties of driving in the city. Few days out from applying to cdl school.. currently been watching tons of videos to see if this is truly the profession I’d like to get into.. I’m 25.. no kids nor wife and just really trying to figure out what I can do with my life lol
Hey brother!! - what machine!!! - you have tremendous good taste and are very careful with your truck - congratulations on the videos showing your daily life aboard this wonderfully well-maintained truck! - I'm a Peterbilt fan! - Simply show! - a big hug!
10:37 Giving a 👍 is a good idea. I'm going to start doing that to drivers who are smart enough and or courteous enough to help me out like that driver did.
I have been driving trucks for 26 years and never understood why some guys like those "outlaw shifters" as they call them. I don't want to be reaching up all the time to shift!
As an ex-trucker it always amazes me how little consideration is given to the size of trucks when designing these industrial sites.
Some of these places were probably built in the 30's and 40's, though; day cabs were the standard, and the trailers were a lot shorter. It was probably no sweat, back then.
@@TheSpaceGeek also, people weren't stretching the frames back then either. Would've been easier with a regular frame truck
I’m not a trucker per say but I do hot shot with a 3/4 ton pick up and I pull to some of the most stupidest locations where I can barely get a PICK UP TRUCK in & I always wonder who tf designed the stupid building without taking into consideration gooseneck , bumper pull & tractor trailers.
@@TheSpaceGeek Exactly & all were union not like now most are OTR SCABS
Some industrial sites were there in horse and buggy days.
I always yelled at people in Chicago and told them if they didnt like the way I was driving, get off the sidewalk.
Uhhh.....
Amen
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Honestly, tight areas are impossible to not touch the sidewalk lol
I look up to guys like this. My dad was a trucker until he just couldn’t do it anymore. He had a stroke, heart attack and through it all he still drove until he became bedridden. It takes a special person to do the job they do. People are so inconsiderate on the highway and don’t realize the skill it takes to drive an 18 wheeler nor do they realize how hard it is to stop something that weighs that much when necessary. Thanks for doing these videos, it reminds me of my dad that’s passed on.
I'm sorry for your loss Chris. I'm sure he's trucking in heaven right now, and my dad is probably the freight ferry captain :)
God bless you bro
Much love & respect to your father. I have 21yrs on the road and I'm close to same shape.
I love what I do and love old school drivers, it's a passion in a way of life but comes with a price. Just know your dad made this country what it is, I thank you for his service. OZIE
@@oziebrayman4608 thanks brother and wish you your best health for as long as possible
Sorry for Your Loss, and definitely know he's Proud of you, Stay Blessed 🙏🏾🙌🏾😔
Truckers deserve respect. This is TOUGH work.
TruCKersDeserVeResPeCt.
ThisisTOUGHWorK.
I'm not a trucker driver. I've always given trucks plenty of room on the highway. I can imagine how difficult at times it is to do your job. What's awesome about this video is I know longer have to imagine , I can see it . Thanks
Me too. The road is their office. Give em plenty of room and courtesy.
If you ever get the chance to drive one you will see that it is as awesome as you imagine.
I’m not old enough but I love trucks especially Peterbuilts I just love their sounds and the bodies at people get so creative with them it amazes me
@@sauofficial5130 back when they used to be unique. Now everything looks very similar.
Couldn't have said it better. If everyone watched videos like these or got an opportunity to ride or test drive a commercial vehicle, they would learn to respect truck drivers more on the road. I have never operated an 18 wheeler, but I have operated fire engines in the past. I must say that I got a whole new respect for truck drivers and what they have to endure.
Underpaid and under appreciated profession. I started working in logistics recently and stuff our drivers go through daily is mind blowing. Yet everyone expects to go to a stocked mall not even wondering the amount of effort it takes to deliver goods. Thanks for doing what you do, if it werent for truckers life would halt pretty fast in cities
Life would halt pretty fast anywhere, not just cities. Small towns all have their stuff trucked in too. These people are the lifeblood of the entire nation.
Underpaid? i heard these dudes be making at least $125/h
@@lacrossesaint4713 what the hell ? That’s a damn lie . Nowhere near that buddy
@@deesplash7087 Actually he's right. A six figure salary is not unheard of in this trade with the proper experience and connections.
Are you all truckers or sum?
Peterbilt: "How many gauges do you need?"
Truckers: "YES"
No shit that thing looks like an old analog airplane cockpit lmao
@@Groveish ikr
@Doogie H -1... You owe some gauges.
I bet you that driver can just glance at one while driving and tell if it's reading right without thinking about it. You have things like fuel, air(2), pyrometer, coolant temperature, voltage and a few other things you have to be wary of whilst the truck is running. Without the gauges you wouldn't know if things are right. Remember, diesel engines operate a bit differently than gasoline ones.
@@donotneed2250 yet the company freightskacker I drive has about 3 🤣
My uncle drove for 40 years. He always lovingly referred to Chicago as "Shit Cargo."
Edit - also, his handle was "Outhouse." He passed 2 years ago and I miss him terribly.
Awesome man I’m sorry for your loss I can’t wait to hang out with my grand father again after coronavirus I hope he makes it 🙏🙏🙏
He ran trucks until a couple of years ago and now I’m working on his
RIP Outhouse
As a Chicagoan, I agree. RIP to your uncle 🙏
Chicago was taken from a native American word meaning land that stinks or stinking land or something to that effect. My apologies it was the algonquin language and this is the word shikaakwa which is striped skunk or onion
Loss of a family member is hard, my condolences to you and your family.
Now they're up on high watching over you 👍
I can confirm the SUPER LONG STICK is actually way more comfortable and ergonomic than it looks.
I just made a test with a broom next to my chair.
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Hilarious!
lmao wat
Brilliant! XD
Looks ridiculous! I’m wondering who came up with that idea first and what drugs he had used before that..
It doesn't matter how long you've been driving. Everybody has those days when you can't back the trailer. 😆
Dude I only drive a freaking 16ft box truck and sometimes I cant freaking align it straight at the docks. Damn brain some days I tell you what lol.
Absolutely true. Even yard jockeys have those days and I was slipping them in and out of spots and docks in less than 20 seconds on the regular. Then there is that one day every few months when its seems like no matter how many pull ups I do, I can't get the damn thing in.
Even shag drivers have those days and they're backing up all damned day long.
There's days where I have to take more runs than usual just to get the boat into it's spot. Happens to everyone. Which is a great reminder: DON'T BE AN IMPATIENT ASS! Wait for someone backing a trailer!
I drive double bottoms. I couldn't back those things up if I wanted to. Can it be done? Yes. By me? Noooope!
One thing I try to tell new drivers , idc who's watching, never be to prideful to get out and look . Even you guys with fancy trucks get out and look
Always! Id rather stop and look and waste your time than damage mine or someone else’s truck
Absolutely 👍🏾
Always take pride in keeping your job!
Yeah cause nuttin looks kooler then backing all over sum ones truck
exactly, whats more embarrassing? getting out for a minute to know exactly where you're at, or smashing into something?
Im not a truck driver, but i have huge amounts of respect for you guys!
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There's two vehicles I give extra attention and respect to, thats motorcycles amd big trucks.
@@naterod in my country most motorcycle drivers are assholes, caring little about anyone around them and being the number 1 cause of road accidents, so I don't respect them very much
i do respect those that actually drive properly though
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I am a retired Chicago semi driver I know that I was there I just can’t place it I trucked from 87 until thanks giving 2004 I am on disability retirement because of multiple sclerosis I am 55 now I miss my old trade these videos keep me going bring back memories some good some not so good When I see you making turns and doing some tight backing I can relate it’s like yesterday
Glad that you're still here George. I was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 05, I had to quit in 01 when I messed up my back. Best of luck to you.
Shannon Gerdel Thanks Shannon
Im glad i can make your day a little better my friend! Sorry to hear about that i hope all is well!
@@High_strung thanks Brother. If you ever find yourself in Casper WY, let me know.
@Gideon Pioneer It was not that difficult I had a Chicago area map book and a Chicago area street guide all can be purchased at a truck stop or book store at the mall my dad gave me my first maps and the truck driver school I attended And you get directions from your fellow drivers and most trailer rental yards will give you a low clearance map of the city and you can call ahead to the customer where you are delivering or picking up at but remember you have to still check your truckers map because these people drive cars or ride buses they don’t understand truck routes for height & weight limits it’s all the drivers responsibility
That Big Pete was sounding mighty good every time you throttled up then hearing the Jake brake kick in was very soothing to the ears too
Like music to my ears 👂 😌 🎶
Damn, by the end I couldn't help but think "Damn, this dude can drive."
Damn,ByTheEndICouldn'thelp
"Damn,ThisDUdeCanDrive."
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I’m up at 3am watching someone drive a truck knowing that I have work tomorrow doing deliveries. 👍🏼
It’s crazy isn’t it Lmao try driving all day then edit ah night off you driving then driving again lol
@@High_strung How do you do it man... how much coffe do you drink?
@@boomboxlamb8791 i cant sleep alot to be honest if i sleep more then 5 hrs im all lazy so it works out sometimes and i been trying to cut back on coffee and energy drinks
@@High_strung More than 5??? I don’t mean to pry but do you have insomnia?
@@boomboxlamb8791 nah I’m just weird lol
"When you're backing up, keep your four-ways on."
Me: **taking notes** Got it.
And go slow and watch both mirrors, you’ll be surprised how many people can’t seem to notice a giant truck with flashers on is moving lol 😂 people are dumb
hahahahaha i fucking love you
And two short blasts of the air horn.
That whistling turbo sounds like angels singing
Kudos for not cutting out the struggle, most do. It's so hard to not get frustrated, heartrate goes up, steering gets more irratic. But then you hit the door and you're straight and it's such a great feeling. Also, I hate Chicago lol
Yep im here to show the life behind the wheel not make it look good lol and yea me to lol
Well Chicago hates you bud, how bout that?
@@TheBravo13x ooo big man
Rob Vader ooo tiny man
That's my hometown!!!! You make backing in look pretty easy. It's experience indeed!!!! Great Vlog!!!
Not a bad job I've seen worse. But taking to long
Thanks to all the truckers for spending time away from their homes and familys to make sure we can all get what we need.
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I play American Truck Sim, ever since I started playing it, I’ve been watching a lot of trucking videos. And I have the utmost respect for every single trucker out there. Might look easy in a game. But from what I see in this video, there’s a heck of a lot that needs a lot of brain power to overcome. You done really well bro! That PB definitely looks like it can outrun a lot haha
I play the same game bro wish you can add people I would add u..
This looks way harder than the game, and the game isn't a walk in the park so that's saying something. Love the videos. Perfection would be boring, it's the overcoming that makes it all interesting.
hm, in ATS the mirrors are not good or show the distnace to far away imho. I have a 34" screen and when i see this vid here in real its easier to back up than with mirrors in ATS even in highest settings. ok, you have to look always around for some idiots which isnt going to happen in ATS :-)
@@kubanskiloewe You need a triple monitor setup. Completely changed the game for me. When I only played with one monitor I was always... frustrated by how little I could see. When I finally got it working with my triple 24" monitors, it was game changing. (There is a special configuration you need to do, not just "extend your monitors" in NVIDIA control panel) Suddenly every turn isn't either A. a guessing game, or B. a slow grind of panning the camera over to look at your mirror or out the side window, then panning it back.
@@reeepingk only thing i need is toilett paper and beer :-) :-)
Absolutely insane how much control and skill these guys have out here in these rigs, I couldnt back that rig in there with 30 tries and a cheerleader.
Sitting here watching without a CDL tells me exactly why a CDL is so important. Despite knowing you're a good driver I still got shivers at the thought of trying to maneuver like that
That truck sounds so good, listen to the turbo whistle my favorite tune !!
I'd love to drive an american truck like that some day i'm a german truck driver. Also kinda funny how alot of trucks in the us are stick shift but almost all cars are automatics and here in europe its the other way arround, almost all trucks being automatic and most cars being stick.
Edit: jesus why does this have so many likes
I'm American and I got my driver's license first in England actually in 1993. I grew up on automatics in the US and when i got my UK license I vowed never to drive an automatic. I'm back in the US I can't get around an automatic now, but I prefer standard
But it seems so clumsy in the city...
@@pashon4percushon embrace the future
My truck has a 12 speed automatic transmission hooked to a 10 speed manual. That's 120 gears.next year I will be putting a 2 speed rear end in it.then it will have 240 gears.a total of 40 gears in reverse.
@Chris Jjjj.should I add a 4 speed Browne box to equal 960 gears?
This was a great video, all truckers know that sometimes you get it in 1 shot, and other times it’s a nightmare . The name of the game is getting the job done without any damage to the equipment. Great job, A1
I dont know exactly how the new US trucks look from the inside, the ones that dont look old school like the 389 or W990 but as a European I absolutely adore this dash view with all those gauges!
That gives me a good feeling of driving a real machine compared to the new Mercedes Benz Actros trucks we will be gettin with screens everywhere and no gauges to be found. Damn! I hope I get the chance one day in my life to come over the pond and get to drive one of those long hoods you guys drive over there! Bless you guys, stay safe! I gotta hit the road now myself! Peace
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻✌⛟✊🏼
yeah maybe someday you can come over to the us and see everything! (and drive a peterbuilt lmao)
They're real trucks in my mind. Built tough most of them got turbo diesel cummins that'll pull anything you throw at it, they got 18 speed gear boxes (which aren't useless like most uk/europeans think because they don't understand mostly we have bigger open highways to use al 18 gears unlike most of euro's smaller and stop more often roads) These trucks also look like real trucks not highly engineered mumbo jumbo cab over euro trucks. These trucks are built, they look bad ass and they look like a serious machine, and they are simple enough for the driver to understand that it just works and it'll pull anything it needs to, no over engineered confusing screens and mumbo jumbo.
@@robertgardner4508 as i can see from your yt ,you dont even drive a truck,let alone has any idea of how an europen truck is build, my guess is that the only european truck you have seen is on YT or est2 , do some recerch ,find the facts and mybe you will be surprised,i'll help you a little , the standard european load is around 105000 lbs total, in us its max 88000 lbs.............
@@superskrobb I work at a diesel shop and fuel island. I don’t drive over the road or with trailers but I do drive trucks between shops or around our yard.
My dad drove trucks for a few years after the crash of 2008. A very hard and stressful job! I give truck drivers the upmost respect.
u can never be replaced😖ur videos are soo amazing nobody cant do trucking youtube like you i rewatch all these truck vids every day an i jus miss those days with you and the truck ur videos are 1 of 1 nobody cant do trucking videos like u i jus cant have words to explain....idk if u are going to see this but it doesnt matter i jus want u to know that u were the best truck driver ever no one can compete......i just hope that u get a truck{peterbilt 389}one day and start back youtube fully again....ama go watch some now i just wanted to get that off my chest.....stay safe broodie
Man you sure can drive a truck. Chicago isn’t easy. Respect. Wish more drivers were like you.
Try new York los angels and Seattle
Miami is pretty shitty too
9:27 if you ever drive this route again, stop by Sub Tender on the right. It's a local favorite. Been going there since I was a kid :)
Chi town, the windy city,
What a great place to settle down and raise a family
It is Nice to see how car drivers in the USA creating space for Trucks in the Traffic.
Here in Germany it is almost Not possible.
Take care Safe Ride
Greetings from Germany :-)
Sometimes I like being stuck in traffic at night because it’s cool to be the brightest truck in traffic with all the lights and seeing the reflections off of the cars 🔥💯
My Dad (recently passed) was a lifelong trucker. When I was a kid, I'd often go with him when possible. When he had a conventional, I was small enough I could stand and hand onto the 'holy heck handle' and love to hear the sound of the turbo and I miss the sounds of the jake brake and going through the gears etc. I've just subscribed to your channel... I enjoy your enthusiasm and the dialogue. Thanks for the reminder of my Dad that always makes me smile.
Jesus I got anxiety just watching that lol. Good job there driver!
Thanks bud!
When you said sorry for the mess your truck was dirty there’s no difference from you being at an office job your work truck is your office so of course it’s gonna be a little messy keep up the hard work there buddy from trucker family to you keep on trucking
Sleeper trucks are often times your office and your home.
You are one bad ass trucker bro.
I love the sound of this engine!
Also , that is one BIG gear shifter. And a ton of gauges, wow.
👍👌
You have some amazing skills, sir. Driving a manual is a form of art and you are an artist 🔥
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"Yeah, uh-huh, you know what it is Black & Yellow Black & Yellow..." That combination looks fantastic & perfect for night driving I'm surprised this isn't on all vehicles Awesome Video!
Just the sounds of these bad boys is just so crisp and relaxing to listen to. I'll never get tired of hearing such a magnificent vehicle go through town or listening to it at night when pulled over in a rest area to sleep for the night
First off I love that truck, the engine, and the interior, she's a good wife.😂👍secondly your driving skills are superb because that was a very tight spot to maneuver a truck. As a trucker myself, Chicago and New York are the worst when it comes to tight spots and low bridges. I'm a new subscriber and will be enjoying your content thanks for the ride.
Hey, I'm from Germany. But your video was suggested to me on TH-cam, it's already 2 years old the video but I'm just glad that TH-cam suggested your video to me because it's just awesome. Completely different than in Germany, I love American trucks. It's something different than in Germany. American school also very nice haha. It can also be because I'm from Germany and that's why I find it so cool because it's just something different. Keep it up your videos are very good :). And I hope that you could understand my English haha.
I got a kw 660 I couldn't imagine taking a Pete downtown hats off to ya
Backing is definitely tough but with a stretched rig like yours even tougher!!!! But you said it , just regroup and take your time!!!!! Driving through Chicago is definitely an adventure !!!! Keep rollin and we will see you on the next one 😎✌️
Came across this as a suggested video.... You exited the expressway a block from my house and drove through my town of Forest Park, IL!! I knew exactly where you were going before the video even got there. Super cool!
As soon as i saw Pershing Rd exit. It brought back flasbacks fromthe 80 s trying to get back in there to deliver my Cali produce. Thats only with a 265 inch Pete with a 48 foot trailer.
Was looking for a Peterbilt driver that constantly uploads great content, looks like I found one 👏🏾
Glad to satisfy!
@@High_strung that's what she said...🤷🏼♂️
This is a man who truly enjoys his job
ThisisamanWhoTrulyenjoys
HisJob
Damn it boy. That's the sweetest sounding truck with a def tank on it I've ever heard. 😉😎
Right? I wish my pickup had a noisier def tank 👍
Just cause it has the tank, don't mean that tank ever drains lol! Definitely sounds deleted to me, I'm also a trucker
I’m so impressed at how calm you stayed backing that wagon in
Its not hard when you know how.
Me and my family lived in Qatar. My dad worked in the oilfield for over 35 years. When he first joined, he worked in the transportation department. He drove trucks and all sorts of heavy hauling equipment. I remember the good old days when we'd go for a ride in his old twin stick GMC truck. I've always loved semi trucks since. Unfortunately he retired June of last year, moved back to my home country, within 6 months, picked up a brain infection. And 1 month later became paralyzed from a stroke. He passed away last month at the young age of 60 from Covid Pneumonia. Was a very hard and honest working guy. Your work ethics remind me of him very much. Thank you for your content and keep up the good work.
After I saw you back that Ford Fusion down, I became a subscriber. Done!
LMFAOOO they gotta goooo lol
It always amazes me how people maneuver these giant beasts. Very skilful!
Don't be hard on yourself friend, the job you do is awesome, you are a true professional. Be safe on the roads and be healthy. 👍👍🇨🇦🐶❤
Awesome Job driver, really enjoyed watching you do your thing, most guys would have given up long time ago. Thanks for the show and stay safe out there
much respect brother......Thank you for providing the world with what we need
At the end there, your boss has to love your economical driving😂😂 sorry I just had to😀(i do not know how to drive a Pete, and that may be the way to drive them, if so i take back that comment). I drove trucks in Norway for 14 years and had a Scania V8 with strait pipes and did the same to hear the sound (full trottle). Props to you for not being a worldchampion who never miss a gate while backing up, and shows it on the video. That is a truckdriver, no one is perfect. Looking forward to a new video. Have a nice weekend.
Im sure he would give me a funny look BUT I GITTA GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT! Lmao
Life Behind The Wheel and thanks for that. Nice looking and sounding truck you have.
I love your truck. The simplicity of the outside makes it so much more elegant to me. People put so much extras on their trucks. To me though, less is more.
One of the coolest channels I’ve ever watched! 14 years ago I moved from New York to Dallas and I wanted to become an over the road trucker, but I just could not find anyone who would help me figure out how to get started. Oh well! I’ll just enjoy it through your channel. Love that Peterbilt!
@Royal Compass Thanks for the info!
@Hello Robert how are you doing
I wouldn't have even took the load so hats off to you sir
Big block barking, Jake rumbling... ride out! Zero chill, aaaye at least you keep it 💯. Not everyone gets that perfect back every time but you regroup & get back at it. 💪🏾✌🏾
Love watching someone that knows how it’s done. Makes it a hell of a lot more fun with a rig like that.
It always amazes me the incredible skill that’s required to drive semis. Respect to drivers, stay safe.
These analogs are love man. I never ever want the truck interior to become like Tesla.
This brave truckers keep us alive, give them some big respect. 31:40 - 31:54, what a lovely music!! :-)
Ain’t enough Xanax in the world to help me drive that.
Sure there is...😅
We will build a new pharmaceutical company to produce enough, now come to work.
Hahahahaha
Lmao
I had anxiety watching him back into that last dock. that was ridiculous, great job
I can’t imagine backing up such a long trailer without cameras..
its alot easier than short trailers
Short trailers Jack knife way easier
My boss makes us back our b trains
Aye fair, but to have to worry about hitting something like 50 ft away? Legit no way to know outside of experience
hmg9194 Space is the biggest constraint. Other than that, the longer the trailer the easier it is to control. Short trailers can make anyone look like a rookie🤣
I know nothing about big rigs... never been in one... but I found your video utterly fascinating. The amount of skill it takes to maneuver one of these machines... WOW. Great job.
watching this really makes me want to go get my cdl i used to love going on trips with my dad when i was younger
It don't cost anything to get out and have a look when you're backing in good job
The driving skill especially when backing up/angling that huge truck for those tight ramp approaches is insane props to you friend
God damn that is tight for such a massive rig. Good job mate. That was an impressive show of skills.
These vids, have given me a whole new respect for truck drivers...🙏
I love how polite you are on the road. The thumbs up and hand signals are top notch. I always try to make as much room as I can for y’all trucking folk
The satisfaction of being a truck driver: Road across the highway at night.
Worst thing about being a truck driver: Park a long trailer on the narrow streets.
I am proud of all truck drivers around the world, because being a truck driver is not an easy matter. Must have high experience and have a big responsibility. I respect, Sir ♥️♥️🙏🚛🚛
Thanks brother much respect
im interested how u can sit 11 hours at 1 place??? Im not sure i can work as a truck driver cause of it. But i want to.
@@jinyax3321 As they say it really does require you to be a certain kind of a person to be a truck driver.
Truck sounds good. Tight spots. Good driving.
Love the whistle of a turbo!
Didn't realize he had a trailer until he turned into the destination. Mad dedication!
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DediCation!
UntilheTurned
enjoyed the content my man, im not a trucker but my upmost respect goes to yall. Stay safe out there.
Yep, life of a Large Car Operator can get reeeeeal tight sometimes! Straight pipes sound good👍🏾
I live in the Chicago area and I tip my hat to all the truck drivers that drive on the streets of the city. 👍
Very difficult some tight ass streets lol
31:45 This view just puts smile on my face. I'm in trucking school and can't wait to get on the road
Great footage!! Really showed some of the difficulties of driving in the city. Few days out from applying to cdl school.. currently been watching tons of videos to see if this is truly the profession I’d like to get into.. I’m 25.. no kids nor wife and just really trying to figure out what I can do with my life lol
As someone with no depth perception, and can’t tell how far away things are, y’all amaze me. Y’all are superhuman.
Says the one riding a bike that easily exceeds 120mph lol
Hey brother!! - what machine!!! - you have tremendous good taste and are very careful with your truck - congratulations on the videos showing your daily life aboard this wonderfully well-maintained truck! - I'm a Peterbilt fan! - Simply show! - a big hug!
I love how sometimes you can back in 100 times and hit the dock first shot then those times its like your first day backing up lol
Don’t edit, real life is what makes it real! That’s hard to find nowadays. Keep on rolling. Badass rig by the way 👍🏼
Love coming back to high strung old vids
10:37 Giving a 👍 is a good idea. I'm going to start doing that to drivers who are smart enough and or courteous enough to help me out like that driver did.
That change of clothes snap was the the cleanest, most perfect snap i think ive ever seen lol.
Im not a truck driver but WOW your skills are wicked good in those tight areas and that truck sounds and looks amazing well done sir
Love the Lamborghini fly-by at the end 33:35 Only in Da City !!!!
I drive local in Chicago for 20 years lots of backing blind side but never had an accident im now OTR going on my 12 years
I love this video. Brutally honest. Kudos to this driver. No metal was bent. Well done.
the only thing i dont like about your truck is the raised shifter, other than that, you have one BADASS truck!!
That shifter is the shittiest thing I've ever seen
I have been driving trucks for 26 years and never understood why some guys like those "outlaw shifters" as they call them. I don't want to be reaching up all the time to shift!
D Mc some guys just care more about trying to look like a badass than driving truck
@@jonathanstache1634 Ya, I guess, well they can have their ape hangar shifters lol
Yea that's a little too tall just shorter and he is good
Lmao guy has his peanuts out😂😂😅... hilarious. The truck sounds good by the way excellent content.
That is one nice well kept custom Peterbilt. Im glad the other drivers were paying attention. Stay safe bruh🙏