A Day In The Life Of A Truck Driver | Trucking At Night
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- A Day In The Life Of A Truck Driver | Trucking At Night
Hey guys! I'm sorry my uploads have been less often lately, but my schedule has been pretty crazy with my new position as a solo over the road truck driver with my new company. I have had to switch up my sleep schedule three times in the last month which is taking a toll on my body, so please forgive any mistakes in this video by me or BKM (he's also had to switch his sleep schedule to accommodate me). Anyway, I hope you enjoy this video about my latest night run. Stay safe everyone!
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Hey guys, I realize that the audio while Shelby was driving wasn't the best... I had it figured out in the last truck she drove, but I guess her current truck is a little louder in the cab so my mic picked up more background noise. I'm working towards a fix on this issue. Whether it be purchasing a LAV mic or something else, I will get it figured out. Thank you for the support, and thank you for your patience with my screw ups.
For the record, I can hardly notice it, and I am a headphone user. It's still a great video either way imo.
You do pretty good job out there Mike so don’t get too unsettled by it. Enjoy the ride. I would love to be where you are and enjoying the adventure. That said, I don’t make the best of passengers, I’m a wheel guy and always happiest driving. Go steady.
When you’re recording in a moving truck I would anticipate background noise. Still a great another great video! When you come with a solution, let us know. Thanks!
I personally come from a trucking family and think the subtle noise brings in authenticity and makes it feel like you are there more than it being a silent cab
Black Kodiak Media you’re editing and audio is on point you give the videos a lot of life. You’re dope man.
Just one tip that I received when first starting out- don’t ever take a nap in the left seat. Your body will later remember, and think it’s okay. Get in the right seat or the bunk.
That’s true. Plus I’ve also heard that if a cop saw you it could mean a ticket.
Why NOT? I don't understand lol.
@@shahm4135
Because you’re training your brain that you can sleep in that seat.
@@Casual_Lifestyle lol wtf? So how does right seat make any difference? The comment above said that sleep anywhere except the driver's seat. Doesn't make sense lol
@@shahm4135
Because your passenger seat is the same as the drivers seat. I don’t sleep up front at all.
Another thing I love about driving at night: getting to see the sunrise every single day. I never get tired of the view.
Same!! Driving at night is my favorite!!
I don’t like night driving it’s hard to see shit without good lights but then your just a dick blinding everyone. If there street lights that’s fine but in highways in pitch black nope
Yip definitely agree a love nightshift driving it’s so peaceful and the sunset in the morning is nice
awwww
Blasting through WV in early fall around 3am. Just the best.
Thanks for posting. I’m a highway designer in Canada. I strive to make are highways safer for truckers first.
Respect👏🏾
So, how come the roads are so narrow in Ontario, compared to same lanes in Michigan. Its amazing, all that vast land, but its like the roads and highways are deliberately annoyingly, and probably unsafely too narrow. I wonder if it as anything to do with all the terrible crashes on the 401/402 around Toronto, London & Sarnia.
U are doing god work,we appreciated all road construction worker out there
And night driving is the best for going through big cities
and easy to find parking at truckstops in the morning
I do a lot of midnight cruises just for that reason, tall buildings, lights, no one around, just peaceful.
P.s: i'm not a truck driver
Yeah but you can’t see jack when you are turning
i really appreciate you and ALL of the drivers out there helping keep our country moving and store shelves stocked thank you ALL of you
YES!! THANK YOU!! YOU ARE APPRECIATED!!! 💙💖💙💖
ABSOLUTELY "ESSENTIAL"!!
Yes thanks to each and every driver. You are the heroes along with the healthcare & first responders. Thank you each and every day.
I am used to seeing Fed-Ex trucks pass me and most everyone else at much higher speeds even when it was a truck train in the snow. I often wondered how long a person could drive with them before loosing the license for speeding
Also, thank you for distributing the Covid vaccines.
Best suggestion I have for drivers is, when parking in truck stops or rest areas, be extremely careful walking between trucks. I have encountered people hiding between trucks. I always carried my Asp baton with me.
You’re keeping this country moving in these trying times. Thank you so much for all you do. Get plenty of rest and stay safe please. We need you. 👍👍👍
She should be having babies and starting a family. Falling birth rate is a much larger problem than a lack of truck drivers.
whale -ewwww sounds sexist. Maybe men should stay home and take care of the babies they created because they have no self control.
@@tmo.48 yes blame the man because men are sexxist but not you
Michael C. -never said I was. Just was wondering why men tend to put women in the box of “stay home, put up with my shit and take care of the babies that I impregnated you with”. Failing fatherhood is a much larger problem than a lack of ANYTHING else.
@@whale6833 Too many people as it is.
Fed Ex needs you more than you need them. Fed Ex should have you in their uniform every time you post. You're the new face of trucking.
Bijoux21228 She is great. She can do so much better and deserves more than FedEx. They stopped promoting safety years ago and don’t want to be exposed. They use the “contractor” model to avoid paying benefits and increase profits.
She has made videos wearing Fed Ex clothing before.
@@dreamteam3884 That's the point. SHe is great advertising for Fed Ex.
@@21228bijoux I agree. Which would you rather see as a spokesman for Fed-Ex: A cute blonde driver or Tom Hanks talking to a volleyball?
@@texaskenny2 I mean the Tom Hanks one sounds kinda funny
I’m proud of you. If you need a friend, we got your back.
I loved driving at night. Loved driving truck. 17yrs before the heart attack and it put me on the sideline. Good luck and be safe.
I drive at night for my job, and I always wear glasses with anti-glare protection. I don't need to wear glasses but wear them only for the anti-glare which makes dealing with those opposing drivers high beam lights on and overall tiredness of my eyes from having to stay focused all the time. Lens crafters is a good source. Good luck and please stay safe.
Chicken Lites are mostly Owner Operators!! I love them trucks too!! There so beautiful
I think you’re amazing, and very professional in your approach to trucking. Be safe and thank you for keeping us supplied!!!
30 years 1,700,000.0 miles retired.... Your doing an awesome job! As the years go bye, It will all become even easier! Keep the shinny side up!
I admire your courage and bravery to do this type of work as a girl. God be with you always. Nice dog.
Which country are you from?
@@koushikdas1992 Why do you ask? No offence. I would like to answer you honestly.
@@koushikdas1992 Why do you want to know. Did I say something wrong. Tell me . I will honestly respond.
gdub -my deepest apologies, I can be quite the dunce!!! Please forgive my misjudgment, I need to work on me some more ❤️🥂🌸
I’m so proud you backed a dolly Shelby. We are all very proud. Keep it OG girly!! 😎🤙🏼😂🤣
And she did it with a sleeper truck so that makes it even more impressive.
Roger Wittekind 💯
Hopefully you guys will be safe during this pandemic and thank you for keeping stores and other places stocked.
Dude! when you backed up into that trailer first try!!!! That was satisfying as hell!
My wife Traci and I are watching these in chronological order. 2 years behind you. Thank you for enlightening me about the music used. Was wondering about that for a while. For the last 4 years, I haven't left the yard at work. Spotter. I miss being out there. On the road, not out west. I am trucking vicariously through the youtubers I have found. Thank you for holding it down. You are awesome, by the way.
Times are crazy right now, thank you for doing what you do for all of us. Stay safe out there.
I have been driving for the same co. For 26 years ,when I was young I loved to drive at night but now it is very hard to do , so enjoy it while you are young be safe have fun
Always a pleasure. Stay safe and keep the wheels rolling ✌️
I have been working nights for 14 years. Using an eyeshade to fool my brain has been very helpful. Keep up the great work. You keep America moving.
You got this girl! Keep up the good work. Stay safe out there.
I thought the Audio sounded Fine. I like the Red Light in the Cab while you’re Driving and being Recorded. 👍
That is factory ambient light installed by Western Star...and I think most trucks. Red light is best at night because it doesn't screw up your eyes and there's no readjusting when you switch off.
@@vipercrazy ya all of my Peterbilts have factory red lights in them even my 1988 Pete had them.
viper crazy That definitely wasn’t the factory red light in the truck lol. That was my light that I was holding while she was talking. It’s RBG and it’s amazing!
@@socal87border fooled me, and it makes sense. 😂 😂 I just figured you played with exposure settings as I've been able to get night shots of the dash of my truck that are just as bright using the factory red lighting.
viper crazy The lighting in this particular truck is pretty terrible 😅
I had been watching and still am IB Trucking Girl videos. Iwona has been a heavy haul trucker for around 9 years for TAG in Europe. She hauls the giant windmill blades and rotors and some other outsized stuff. She has subtitles and occasionally speaks English. She is Polish, has driven the Ice Road and Oilfields of Canada for a year because she says she always wanted to do that. She repairs her truck and trailer, cooks in the truck, drives in the convoy, has a trailer that she steers with a remote control (Goldhofer), was a high school teacher, a Miss Poland contestant but loves the freedom of the road. She's also very good with videos and has many of them. She may be the most popular driver in the world right now BUT, the personality of Shelby is over the top. Skilled with common sense and very attractive. Soothing and enjoyable to watch with a GREAT camera man. As far as I'm concerned, her personality wins the day and combined with the camera man and her dog, I feel she is the new "force" in trucking videos.
Shelby, i enjoy your channel. Thank YOU and to ALL DRIVERS for keeping products delivered during this very stressful historic time in this country
it's gotta be nice not having super crowded interstates due to the quarantine
We all thank you for doing the job, which is called a sacrifice job
I enjoy driving at night too especially when I was over the road going through the big cities at 2 am and just rolling through like Salt Lake city and never having to touch the brakes more $ and ending your day at truck stops pick a spot anywhere you want no waiting for showers i live in montana and coming home seeing that welcome to Montana sign feels pretty good
When younger I loved night driving, 25 years later not so much
a sleep mask would help your sleeping during the day and a couple of cons to the list is impaired drivers are out late at night and less places are open if you need to buy something
I love driving at night. Pretty peaceful and a lot less traffic to deal with.
I'm not a truck driver but I've worked overnights for over 20 years. On of the reasons for the difficulties in sleeping during the day is your body is fighting against you. The other problem is if you have any deficiencies in vitamins in your diet that will also cause the sleep restlessness. Struggle to balance it is insane. Good health to you and Dakota and the rest of your family. Take care and be safe and thank you for doing your job, your keeping the country going!
Chicken lights that made the truck look like a monster would always fascinate me and it still does today
So proud of you girl!! Also, thank you for being an essential during this crazy time! 💚
love driving at night, really easy to find a parking spot at ten in the morning
wayne landry start at 4am, park by 4pm, ALMOST always find parking.
It’s been years since I spent time on the truck. Rest stops are scary especially at night. So glad that you have Dakota!
Prayers are with you for safe travels!
If that day ever comes to where I’d go on the road with my CDL I’ve learned so much by you. Thank you Shelby!
Drunk Drivers come out When the Sun Goes Down. Especially during holidays. There's nothing more beautiful that a moonlit night with snow on the ground running on a highway running beside one of the Frozen Great Lakes in Wisconsin or Michigan.
Shelby keep up the great work. You're a wonderful ambassador for our industry, educating the General Public about the sacrifice the job demands and the things we encounter on a daily basis out here on the road.
Stay Safe.... Slim.... 👍
Video's are getting better and better.
I recently learned how to run a split sleeper. I feel so much more relaxed. 2 hr breaks instead of 30 minutes makes it so only need 8 hrs off instead of 10 hrs at end of day😘
Yeah that's even worse that means that u will only get like six hrs of sleep to your 11 hrs of driving! That's slavery!!!
Way to go!!!! We're proud of you and your right to be excited!!!
I'm really proud of you! I have a hard time backing up my compact car into a parking spot sometimes...
Hang in there. Really appreciate you doing what you do keeping food and other necessities moving. ❤️
@Jason Really How are you doing
Hope we get to know each other with time and patience?
hey i passed my test last thursday and now i have my cdl. im so excited.
CONGRATS!! Remember to go slow and think through things 😁 Good luck out there!
@@ShelbyHBTM thanks so much. Appreciate it a ton.
Congradulations!! Good advice from Shelby, take your time, think it through.
Remember be safe than sorry...Better to look like a rookie by getting out and look than to look like a rookie by hitting something. Be safe out there
@@gmoney4292 haha yes that's true. Thanks.
canned pumpkin is good for dogs - will fix diarrhea and constipation both. 1/4 to 1/2 can per meal depending on weight.
scott917 I will definitely try this thanks man!
It really helped out my Belgian Malinois she got abit bound up. Little Nutmeg and Cinnamon she thinks that it is apple pie stuff. Lol
As a so called veteran trucker ( 36 years on the job ) I have hauled all sorts of configurations single / double/ road train and take joy in seeing new comers to the industry ( even if on the other side of the planet -Australia) take pride and enjoy what they do. Keep trucking Shelby your doing great 👌👍
Getting older "night vision" ain't what it used to be. Most dangerous parts of night driving include animals and in Winter not being able to see extended icy patches far enough in advance to do anything about it before you're into them. Love everything about your channel Shelby please keep up the good work and tell us your opinion of the comfort of the Western Star 5700XE especially compared to the P4 Cascadia. They have the same engine, transmission, axles and wheels but as so different inside they must have some differences in comfort.
Proud of you, Shelby.
A quick comment on sleep. In the airline world we often fly what we call “rockets.” Out at say 7-8pm, fly 8-10 hours to somewhere in South America, layover 12-14 hours, and fly back. Sleep strategy for me is get in, eat a light meal, then take a sliver of melatonin. Then turn the room reefer to 68 degrees, use the pants hanger to seal the drapes, and once the earplugs are in, and white noise going, it’s off to sleep. Daytime is never really restorative sleep, but enough to mentally and physically be ready to go back the same night. The two elements that help me the most are cool environment, and no light. Sweet dreams, safe travels !
tip... use your bags... leave an inch when you drop your trailers and use the bags to set them down... do the same when backing into the trailer... bag down stop just under the trailer and raise the bags ... makes it a smooth process both ways and is easier on equipment
The interior cab noise brings back fond driving memories...I miss those sweet sounds... I retired from trucking in 2016
Greetings from Germany! So interesting to get an insight into truck driving, thanks for sharing! Whenever I passed a truck at night, I wondered how you guys feel about night shifts. Very educational. I‘m a police officer in training, so we get our fair share of night shifts too.. but I guess they are a whole lot different than yours!
I hope you’ll get a good nights(days) sleep soon 😴
Only night shifts are worth working as a cop.
Done both, night is better and worse as LE. More interesting stuff at night, but the clusters always seem to happen at night. Night driving is great, but finding parking is difficult.
I really wish I had your attitude toward the job during my driving career, and took the time to be a tourist sometime and appreciate the beauty and diversity of this country. I probably wouldn't have gotten burnt out on it so soon. I love your positive outlook.
I agree 100% that we as truck drivers should especially park in groups at night time! I use my seatbelt as extra security by running it thru the door handle and locking it really tight
Light triggers wake-up time by lowering melatonin and increasing cortisol levels. That’s why working overnights bad for sleep patterns. Great vlog btw!
Great video. When you can pull doubles and do all that you need to do to work with them that makes you a special driver, Stay safe out there.
I love how u said u like the sky and get to see a lot of the stars around the map.. super cool and I feel connected
I drove over the road for 29 years owned my 359 Pete flat top ran on my own authority and hauled just about anything you can load on mule . You seem to have the right attitude for that life . Take it from an old hand don't sweat the small stuff and always put out good vibes.
Thank you to all the truck drivers out there that keeps America going
I can tell you're tired, driver, cuz you accidentally did a name drop of your company at the end of the video when you were talking about your permission letter for essential workers. Just hang in there Shelby, and don't work yourself to death. Make sure to get the rest you need, and remember that there's plenty of other companies out there that won't work you so hard. I know they're hard to find, just like in any profession. But the important thing is to take care of yourself and your heckin' cute doggie! Stay safe, driver 👍🚛
Thank you! I sincerely appreciate your support! ☺️
The slip at the end was my fault. I was supposed to bleep it out every time she said it and I’ve been about as tired as her so I missed it as well lol.
Also saw the DOT number listed on the side of the truck along with the [nameless] company. 😂
Even if you didn't know the name the colors give it away.
@@ShelbyHBTM Thank you for everything you do for each company you drive for. You keep the USA alive!
The scenery that you take video of is spectacular!!! Than you for sharing your experiences!!!
Love your podcasts!!! You go Girl. I have the upmost respect for you and your daily challenges. Nice puppy!!!
Driving at night is the best + dont have to worry about shutting down & getting a shower. Working 14 hours + pre/post trip as i could hardly ever get it all done in 14 then with paperwork i would say its more like 15-16 hours daily. Yes love the music & kudos to your sidekick who films. Please give Dakota a kiss on his head for me...im obsessed with kissing my dog lol
Stay safe out there my friend 💕🙏🐕🚛
A cute girl who can back up a trailer with a dolly? Impressive! Very nice 👍 Thanks for putting in all your hard work to keep things moving during this pandemic. Much appreciated! Stay safe and keep the shiny side up✌️
I always found it easier to go shopping at Walmart in the middle of the night versus the day
Yup
your doing fine mate keep going. Its all part of the job..be safe and enjoy it, i have just started driving trucks legally now and i love it with a passion....we do what we love, you are keeping america rolling. so awesome...
Listen just be safe out there. All you guys on the road are heroes in my book with everything going on in the world we need all help we cab get.
Couple of extra pro’s for driving at night, (in hot weather) pavement is cooler, tires stay cooler, less chance of a blow out, engine runs cooler. One other con, if you have a breakdown, might be awhile before help shows up. Great video, I also have loved since I was a kid seeing all the trucks lit up at night, I’m 50 now and still think it’s so cool. One day you’ll have your own rig and can deck it out in all the lights you want! Keep the videos coming. 👍😀
Stay safe and give puppers all the pets!
This trucker is really engaging and likable, I wish her well.
Night time is the only time. Spending the night driving with Art Bell (RIP) and George Noory is the best.
Hello from Porto, Portugal, I discovered your TH-cam channel a week ago and I'm already getting hooked on your videos! 😂😂
Love your videos. Keep em coming. Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪☘
You should be proud!! A dolly is a super short trailer behind a somewhat short trailer. A fifty-three foot trailer is a piece of cake by comparison. Take pride in your newly acquired skill!!
Hi Shelby I love this ! I am an English girl living in France, I went to University to study cinema and then spent 10 years waitressing, before deciding to become a truck driver and I am absolutely loving it ! I have never had a double trailer but am so impressed that you can back a trailer with a dolly !
I am currently working 14 to 16 hour night shifts, which is actually illegal in Europe, but the company pays the fines, so I know what it's like to be exhausted ! I love watching you to see what trucking is like in the States. I would love you to make a video about truck regulations in the US !
We have pretty strict regulations in Europe, here are a few facts :
- Our single trailer trucks are a maximum of 16.5m long (54.1 feet) and double trailer ones 18.75m (61.5 feet)
- We can't drive above 90 km/h (56 mph)
- We can drive 9 hours a day + 10 hours twice a week. We have to take a 45 min break after 4.5 hours of driving.
- Working hours carn only be 12 hours long daytime and 10 hours long if there are night hours.
- Day shifts cannot exceed a 15 hour range and night shifts 13 hours.
- Our daily breaks can be 9 hours long three times a week and for the rest of the time they have to be 11 hours long.
Also, I am not allowed to have an animal in my cabin, because I transport food, they consider it a hygiene risk.
Right now it is crucial to keep the supply chain going, thank you and to the other drivers for all that you are doing!
Your videos are always right on time! I'm so happy 🙃 I really needed to see this when It popped up in my notifications 👆💓 How fortunate am I 😀 I'm leaving in a week to my company in the midwest to begin training. Just wanted to say. I'll be taking my place on the road finally. I'm an October birthday guy and totally a morning person too. I can relate. I pray more sleep will come as you acclimate to the new schedule. You're a lightning bolt of a trucker Shelby. Keep rolling, educating, and entertaining. Congrats on being an ambassador. You captivate Captain.
Congratulation and good luck man.
Honestly I travel a lot due to military life and when I’m finally able to go home I drive... and it’s a 27+ hr drive so I mainly sleep in front of gas stations that are well lit ... however there’s hardly gas stations open at 11-4 at night so due to that I have to stop at rest areas and I always feel safer when a lot of truckers are near by, a lot of my family members drive big rigs and I do too (military style) so I have so much respect for y’all! Not to mention I had a trucker help me at a rest stop (kinda creeped me out at first) but he saved me from danger and when the bad people left he explained why he stopped me before I went into the bathroom and made up the story of my tail lights being out. So much respect to y’all and you definitely inspire me to be a trucker if I can get more information on how to start it.
You are amazing. There are a lot of dudes out there that couldn't back a dolly into another trailer. Watching your videos makes me kind of miss driving. Stay safe out there.
Congratulations I'm happy for you, keep on truckin and be bless be safe out on the road 🙏🏽
Awesome job girlie!! I loved night driving. It made my shift go by FASTER but it also felt lonely cause no one was out there 😂 I miss it. Be safe out there Lady ❤️
Shelby I am Very Proud of how well you do handling your truck, trailers & now achieving backing your dolly! I was a Traffic Mgr for WMT for 14 yrs & believe me the things I have seen on a tractor yard! 👀🥺 Take Care of yourself, Dakota & cameramen on your travels be safe!
When Idrove OTR back in the 90's I drove nights whenever I could. I've always been naturally nocturnal, and the traffic, especially going through the big cities, was always lighter and lot less stressful. Plus, the chicken coups were closed most of the time. I would usually try to shut it down right before sun up.
Get a memory foam eye mask. Brookstone has great ones. I need total dark to sleep. My former boyfriend was a rock and roll truck driver so he only drove at night. When I went with him on the road, the eye mask made it easy to sleep during the day. It's super comfortable. I actually got addicted to wearing it and now 15 years later, I still sleep with it every night.
I have a tough time backing to the dock with one 53 ft trailer. Very upsetting. So happy 4 you.
My fam lives in Bountiful but I’m in Raleigh. My last driving gig was pulling MRI labs to hospitals and clinics. Mostly in the middle of the night. I could call them bc they were two hours back and sorta nocturnal. Made my trips go faster. As for sleep pre start by taking care of those eyes. Always clean your glass and mirrors. Cut your dash lights down until the glare is gone. Power naps are great. I needed mine just before day break. Cool air. Limit sugar. Stay hydrated. I took aspirin and Advil it Tylenol to relieve soreness from long nights. No light! I carried clips to snug the curtains and towels to fill other gaps. Keep on trucking!
For sure dollie backing with the first trailer saves a lot of pushing by hand . And not always on level lots! Good job! Todd the retired trucker.
Anything you learn how to do that you didn't know how to do, is an accomplishment and progress for you. And, it will build even more on you being professional in anything you do. I'm proud of you and proud for you. Great Job!
Howdy ma'am. Just wanted to tell you that you're doing an awesome job for all on this planet. You guys are the life line. Keep on movin, movin on. Great job. Stay safe and take care ya'll.
Aw, I love that I finally found a quality content YT channel for female truck drivers. I was diagnosed with cancer in 2018 and haven't driven since. So seeing you makes me so happy. Thank you! And yes the night sky is the best. And the chicken lights are super extra especially in Texas! Loved them!
I have never liked driving at night. Glad you are staying safe out there.
With these tough times our driving jobs will rarely lay off in bad economy thank god
You are doing well "Grasshopper",used to live up that country,Northwest, run up there back in the day,got kids ,grandkids and great grand kids,and a Great Great one also,I suppose you can tell I am an ole "sumbitch" LOL...been down south past years,can't handle the cold.Young lady,safe travels to you,keep the clean side up dirty side down.Don't be trying that cow catcher on deer,elk and antelope gotta watch em,they jump out in front of at night get to see extra stars.....LOL Take care "sis"
That cow catcher will protect her truck very well, it's an Ex-Guard!! 100% USA Made
@@reg6616 Its a junky one she should go with a herd or magnum that's what I run on my trucks
After 7 years in the ARMY I can sleep at any time day, night, while parked, while driving. JK about the driving part. I stay awake by listening to heavy metal as loud as I can stand.
Man watching your videos really makes me want school to start back up so I can get my license and get on the road! Thank you for your videos, makes it easier to get through this pandemic.
Great job babe! Keep working hard & take care of yourself 😘
Lol, had to laugh at the end, I can soo relate, being soo tired when you finally park at the end of the day..."Ok, still have some paperwork to do", "have to eat something", "have to tidy up a bit".."nope, gonna crash right here right now in the seat!" Love watching the videos, the way you go into detail as well so non-truckers and people who are looking at getting into trucking can actually "see" what you're talking about when you're explaining something, great job by Kodiak getting right in there to show exactly what's going on. A few videos back you asked for ideas for future videos? Sliding the tandems? Scaling a load? Pre-trip? Not the 1.5 hr one you do for your test, but what you do to start your day before you get rolling? Crossing into Canada, if you do? To name a few. Love the truck, Dakota is awesome, scenery shots are beautiful. Keep up the great work! PS the sound quality while driving not being the best? It WAS the best, makes you feel like you're right there in the seat.
I've seen this comment before about "1.5 hr pre-trip during state testing", like, WHAT. They had us do it in 30 minutes. like we verbalized so many things and the whole event was only 2 hours long.... thats pre-trip, skills and road test. kinda crazy...
Your videos are amazing. The music of Epidemic Sound is dramatic -- and ideally suited to the content. Your narration is excellent! Stay safe and rested!
I understand being tired and weak cause of sleep schedule always flopping, it's just one of the things we truck drivers have to deal with. Power through it sister!!!