If only everyone else could be as perfect as your dmb as thinks you are we'd have a perfect world. Yet there'd still be people like you complaining about the world not living up to your standards.
Automatic Slack adjusters. Disc Brakes. Vorad. GPS. LED lighting. CB Radio ? Nah. Slow down and drive for the conditions ? Why ? Too bad truck DRIVER skills have not kept up with technological advancement. But hey, you know what they say.... You can't fix stupid.
@@stanpatterson5033 My Step dad isn’t stupid The people ahead of him who can’t use a CBR are. Everything that the mobile device or computer that you’re using was brought by a truck driver.? How about the lumber that built the home that you sleep in every day? Or what about the food that goes in your cupboards? Or the toilet paper that wipes your ass.? I’m a trucker’s daughter and let me tell you something the amount of unbelievable ignorant comments that I have seen makes me sick! My dad is literally in critical condition. The police don’t even know how he is alive right now and by critical I mean on oxygen, he may never drive again. He may never be able to be the same person he was last week. do you understand that do you understand? Do you understand that life is precious? Do you understand that is somebody’s loved one risking their lives to bring the necessities of life to the world and a big truck or how about the fact that they don’t get to eat with their family or wipe our tears or miss our graduations Maybe think before you speak. Words hurt they hurt a lot, especially in this situation. Nobody is stupid. It’s lack of experience. There’s a difference and to be perfectly honest with you I would like to find the stupid person who caused the accident and I would like to rip them a new one like they did my dad! Life is only what you make of it just remember everything we have in this world was brought by a truck driver risking his life to make sure everybody else is taken care of whether it be a piece of steel a piece of lumber, a pack of cigarettes, a banana that you bought at Walmart or how about the toilet paper that you wipe your ass with. Be thankful that you’re still alive today because some of us are clinging to hope. My mother always taught me if you have nothing. Nice to say then don’t say anything at all so I’ve been a brutally honest person all my life. I say it how it is I was taught to work hard and bust my balls, even though I’m a woman, and you know what I will forever be grateful for everything that my stepdad taught me if you’re a trucker my heart goes out to you honestly
Going east mid day during the storm on Thursday, just past Grafton, I had an IDIOT transport truck driver, hauling for an egg company, pass me on HWY 2! The roadway was snow packed and icy. Unbelievable!
I was on a bad stretch of 2 lane road near Exeter. I, and many 4 wheelers, were behind a snow plow. Coming up on a blind bend, a propane tanker decided to pass everybody in the oncoming lanes. The stupidity is real and more obvious then ever before. It's also bs that us trucks have to be governed, unless you're Indian. Laws don't apply to them
Imagine that! A bit of snow and a pile-up on the 401! It's usually driving way too fast for conditions. However, that piece of the 401 can be trecherous during bad weather, but there are just too many lousy drivers out there. Everyone thinks it's okay to drive like it's a sunny summer day, no snow-rated tires and playing with some sort of device instead of concentrating on driving in crappy weather. I used to drive that stretch of the 401 for many years. I sure am glad I don't have to any more. Hauling gravel and heavy equipment is bad enough out here in Alberta. Good luck to you all.
@@michaelheurkens4538 My dad has over 50 years experience. He isn’t at fault. The fuckhead ahead of him is he’s probably one of the safest drivers I know and he may never get a rig again. 💔😭
With every snowfall we are getting more and more of these accidents, especially on the 401. People we live in Canada, get used to driving in this, slow down, or stay home. Half of them don't even follow the route and instead tare up the back roads that are not meant for their weight and often get stuck on them too.
@@Winnie-r-p Just saying… The red truck is my stepdad. He suffered severe injuries and is lucky to be alive, but from a legal standpoint. … 213/91, s.1.(1) “competent worker”, in relation to specific work, means a worker who, (a) is qualified because of knowledge, training and experience to perform the work, (b) is familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and with the provisions of the regulations that apply to the work,
@@ricfoster3365 Those Flip-Flop drivers are 100% Indians, not Pakistani. By the way, Pakistani truck drivers never use flip flops while driving and in the trucking industry, there are not even 1% Pakistani drivers. Most Pakistani drivers speak pretty good English. I ran a small trucking business 20 years ago. I know the facts and progression of immigrant truck drivers. Among those Indian truck drivers, the most dangerous are those who came to Canada on a student visa, quit their studies, get a G license and then truck license ( Only God knows how ! ), some are 20-21 years old, have no road sense, no training and a very aggressive attitude on the road. They are mostly from Indian Punjab, have very little education, from very humble farming background and over here, they think that they are Kings. I suggest that minimum age should be 28 years to get a truck driver's license, especially for the immigrants and a stern action against fake, poorly managed training schools.
@@lindareed507 let’s not mention the sandals ☝️and how we are legally not allowed to drive with them because it gets stuck in the peddle and causes accidents 🤦♀️
Great coverage as always Pete. When the government decided to stop trains from delivering all these goods and let transports do it this congested the roads. Not a good idea at all.😮😮
@gaetanlefebvre7800 it would make a difference. The driver would actually make money. That's why I've never driven long haul. Screw that. Vocational trucking all the way. Of course you have to get out of the truck often and do stuff, but it's better than sitting in a truck stop not being paid for 3 days because your company doesn't have a load.
Following too closely is a common problem with many trucks on the crowded 401. Some drivers are good and experienced. Others and not experienced, in too much of a hurry, not courteous, often dangerous. You get what you pay for.Sometimes tragically its costs someone their life.
I did exactly 2 hours of training back in the day to help me perfect my shifting and passed my AZ road test years ago. I learned to drive tractor trailers moving trucks in a yard for years with no licence. It's not rocket science. I could mess up and make a mistake just like anyone can, but some of these guys have absolutely no business driving a Honda civic let alone a semi.
@@juliogonzo2718 let’s not mention that only 16-20% of new drivers can only drive automatic transmission. At least with a manual transmission you have better control. I’m 39 and only driven manual transmission most of my life. I hate automatic. I don’t feel safe! Only had 2 accidents. One was a pile of deers the other I rear ended because the woman was texting and driving and slammed her breaks…
That's the disgusting part. They can come here on a work visa, get their CDL, start a company, buy equipment, and run it legally. Come tax season, they shut the company down and Starr a new one with a new number
All boils down to not driving faster than you can stop based on conditions. Read LEAVE A SPACE BETWEEN VEHICLES APPROPRIATE FOR STOPPING DISTANCE NEEDED.
Sometimes equipment related, but often driver inexperience. A lot of people from south Asian countries who've never driven in snow come to Canada to drive trucks. They often work for low wages for companies owned by their countrymen. They have the same reputation as Romanian or Polish trucking companies in the eu.
Truck Drivers taking advantage on Ontario Highway, tail gaiting, following too closely, sides swiping cars, driving in the wrong lane, driving recklessly, speeding, driving while sleepy and tired, driving out of service equipment, driving without a valid license, drunk driving, just to name a few root cause of accidents.
Well we know the state of some of the truck drivers in this province. If the highway maintenance contractors can't keep the road in a state of repair during a storm, the province should be closing the highway until it is safe for people from warm climates to drive trucks on.
I would like to comment please. I know the world will eventually see this but I am going to be open and transparent with everyone. I posted this video on Facebook on Friday morning. There is another video circulating social media with an actual reporter stating the facts of the conditions. The big red Mack truck is my Step Dad… someone who has loved me and guided me in life for over 25 years. A man who has 4 children, who is a father, a brother, a son. He is a human being who plays a vital role in the world. The long hard nights, no showers, poor weather conditions, violence in some parts he’s travelled. Let’s not mention he was in New York City when 9/11 happened, stuck for days while my mom was at home with 2 young babies. Let’s not mention the holidays he missed, the birthdays, the graduations. I’ve seen some absolutely horrible comments people post about this person and that person wearing sandals and a bunch of bullshit and ignorant comments. Without a truck driver risking their life you wouldn’t have : The car you drive The phone you talk on The lumber that built your home Let alone the toilet paper used to wipe your ass with ! People don’t realize that in Canada we have laws on the right to refuse unsafe work… in this case it was unsafe! But you know what? All these truckers knew that driving, knew the risk was being taken. Knowing they may not make it home in one piece. I won’t go into details about the injuries as it is not good. He’s lucky to be alive. To be honest i don’t know how he even survived this given the injuries he sustained. He has a big heart and loves his job, he taught me how to drive… The day my daughter was born in 2008 he was in the USA and showed up a day later. She was his first grand daughter, I didn’t have a name for her and he said name her “Harley” because he had just won a FATBOY. I looked at him and said “okay”. A name is very important in life it’s our identity. He gave her that. He named my baby girl. He busts his ass everyday to make sure that my younger siblings have a roof over their head, nice cars to ride in and the necessities of life. He has risked his life many times to do a “load”, to bust his balls for the world to make sure whatever he’s hauling gets delivered regardless of the poor weather conditions, the lack of hygiene, or the sleep deprived environment. Just remember something the next time you judge or say something. Words hurt and those words can’t be taken back. If you have a trucker in your life, hold them close, wash their stinky clothes, pack their blue collar pants and hug them tight. Never forget the 3 words that mean the most “I love you” Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery but today is a gift that’s why we call it the present. The minute I saw his high viz jacket and pants I never cried so much, I could smell the diesel when I hugged him the last time we spoke. He’s been like a father to me since I was 12 years old. He’s wiped my tears, gave me advice, gave me a place to stay with my kids when we faced homelessness. He is a proud and strong man. No matter how much you pray it won’t take back the reality that has been faced from this. On the ministry transport website they posted 3 vehicles, 6 transports and some were jack knifed. He was 1/6. The only one critically injured, literally on oxygen suffering severe injuries. My heart is broken for my family. Nobody wants to see a loved one suffer. If you have a heart please don’t say things about “bad drivers” because he was not. He has over 50 plus years driving experience. I’ve been on many motorcycle and truck rides with him and he’s probably one of the safest drivers I know. Tomorrow is never promised so be happy with what you have today as our life can change forever in literally 1 second. If you’re a blue collar man/woman I love and appreciate every single one of you and everything you do for this world. You deserve all the credit in the world for what we have today. Life is a gift, live each day like it’s your last… In my step dad’s words he would always say when I was younger “it’s not you driving it’s the other idiots on the road” and he was right! 💔💔💔
There should be a ban of trucking whenever the weathers is bad to protect truck drivers and all other motorists, but specially the rescue personnel that have to go in some cases risky rescues because someone is pushing their luck.
OUCH ! WHAT A MESS ! This why I will not drive the 401 in the winter . If I do, it has to be a clear day and for a short distance Winter driving habits are not improving
besides todays seat warmers the travelling public in their cars need to slow down also. Everyone is guilty of this even experienced drivers. Slow down and drive to conditions and you all go home safe.
Opp or MTO will ticket for no limiter if the truck is observed travelling faster than 105 but they don't check it at the scale. I drove trucks that were set at 118 and never got caught. I just set the cruise for less than 105 and only used the forbidden speed when I needed to safely pass another vehicle.
I do think that one of the things everyone of us was told at National Tractor Trailor in 2007 is that its not Ferrari LOL That is one thing that I like about my instructor... you normally do a bad weather code?!
So many inexperienced truck drivers some women on the roads. They think they are driving a small compact cars. My dad and brother drove for 20 years doing the east & west coast and never had an accident. Let the old boys teach the new drivers they might learn some defensive driving. Hope they are smart enough to have enough gas to wait it out until being able to get moving. ?????
ALL YOU GOTTA DO IS LISTEN TO THE WEATHER AN TELL DISPATCH /// CYA TOMORROW AFTER THEY CLEAN THE ROADS ITS THAT SIMPLE EVERY ONE IS STUCK OR FUKED ON THE RAOD NOW C😂
Well we all know how it used to be but apparently now you can’t stop anymore or you can’t make any money and this is what happens because apparently you can’t slow down either because your time restricted man wouldn’t it be nice to bring back the good old days when you had real truck drivers
I drive this stretch every day and I have had about enough of these Transports that will not slow down it is costing people their lives they really need to look at the training these Clowns are getting
Yep they follow ten feet apart thinking they might get lost , guessing that’s why or stupid, plus there’s so many buttons on the dash of a truck it’s to overwhelming for them ,not. To lazy to figure out turn that Jake off on ice snow, winter period until they at least have another weeks experience. That cow they drove harvesting the opium never hit the ditch.
Too many people are TOO STUPID TO NOT STAY PARKED DURING BAD WEATHER .ITS HARD TO FEEL SORRY FOR PEOPLE THAT MAKE BAD CHOICES IN BAD WEATHER , AND HAVE NO DRIVING SKILLS AT ALL.😮😮😮😮,
All the genius here with the advice on how to drive. You can't go too slow right? All it takes is one fool with a death grip on the wheel going way to slow and this happens. This isn't even a bad road no need for this.
The majority of truck drivers today have no concept of driving in snow
The drivers didn't used to... always talk stupid things
If only everyone else could be as perfect as your dmb as thinks you are we'd have a perfect world. Yet there'd still be people like you complaining about the world not living up to your standards.
We have the cream of the crop truckers on the road today. Between wearing flip flops and not being able to speak one word of English, we got the best.
Plus, they don't need to be citizens or follow the laws
Yes, those poles are terrible, especially the Ukrainians.
@kevinmarr8036 What?
100% right !!! flip floppers lol
Punjabi Parkway.
Automatic Slack adjusters. Disc Brakes. Vorad. GPS. LED lighting.
CB Radio ? Nah.
Slow down and drive for the conditions ? Why ?
Too bad truck DRIVER skills have not kept up with technological advancement. But hey, you know what they say.... You can't fix stupid.
@@stanpatterson5033
My Step dad isn’t stupid
The people ahead of him who can’t use a CBR are. Everything that the mobile device or computer that you’re using was brought by a truck driver.? How about the lumber that built the home that you sleep in every day? Or what about the food that goes in your cupboards? Or the toilet paper that wipes your ass.? I’m a trucker’s daughter and let me tell you something the amount of unbelievable ignorant comments that I have seen makes me sick! My dad is literally in critical condition. The police don’t even know how he is alive right now and by critical I mean on oxygen, he may never drive again. He may never be able to be the same person he was last week. do you understand that do you understand? Do you understand that life is precious? Do you understand that is somebody’s loved one risking their lives to bring the necessities of life to the world and a big truck or how about the fact that they don’t get to eat with their family or wipe our tears or miss our graduations Maybe think before you speak. Words hurt they hurt a lot, especially in this situation. Nobody is stupid. It’s lack of experience. There’s a difference and to be perfectly honest with you I would like to find the stupid person who caused the accident and I would like to rip them a new one like they did my dad! Life is only what you make of it just remember everything we have in this world was brought by a truck driver risking his life to make sure everybody else is taken care of whether it be a piece of steel a piece of lumber, a pack of cigarettes, a banana that you bought at Walmart or how about the toilet paper that you wipe your ass with. Be thankful that you’re still alive today because some of us are clinging to hope. My mother always taught me if you have nothing. Nice to say then don’t say anything at all so I’ve been a brutally honest person all my life. I say it how it is I was taught to work hard and bust my balls, even though I’m a woman, and you know what I will forever be grateful for everything that my stepdad taught me if you’re a trucker my heart goes out to you honestly
Going east mid day during the storm on Thursday, just past Grafton, I had an IDIOT transport truck driver, hauling for an egg company, pass me on HWY 2! The roadway was snow packed and icy. Unbelievable!
Must’ve been Brunbraie Farms. It’s probably Jeff Scott. He’s one of the biggest id#ots out there with this company.
@@andrewmolen5618 I believe I saw that if it was at Shelter Valley Road. I couldn’t believe it either
I was on a bad stretch of 2 lane road near Exeter. I, and many 4 wheelers, were behind a snow plow. Coming up on a blind bend, a propane tanker decided to pass everybody in the oncoming lanes. The stupidity is real and more obvious then ever before. It's also bs that us trucks have to be governed, unless you're Indian. Laws don't apply to them
bla bla blaaaa 🤦♂🤦♂
@@t23682 What? Do you think you're cool?
Imagine that! A bit of snow and a pile-up on the 401! It's usually driving way too fast for conditions. However, that piece of the 401 can be trecherous during bad weather, but there are just too many lousy drivers out there. Everyone thinks it's okay to drive like it's a sunny summer day, no snow-rated tires and playing with some sort of device instead of concentrating on driving in crappy weather. I used to drive that stretch of the 401 for many years. I sure am glad I don't have to any more. Hauling gravel and heavy equipment is bad enough out here in Alberta. Good luck to you all.
@@michaelheurkens4538
My dad has over 50 years experience. He isn’t at fault. The fuckhead ahead of him is he’s probably one of the safest drivers I know and he may never get a rig again. 💔😭
With every snowfall we are getting more and more of these accidents, especially on the 401. People we live in Canada, get used to driving in this, slow down, or stay home. Half of them don't even follow the route and instead tare up the back roads that are not meant for their weight and often get stuck on them too.
The problem isn't with Canadians, it's with the immigrants that have never seen snow yet treat it like a nice dry day
@@jeffreycairns767 I agree and not trained properly. Also should be able to speak, read and write in english/French to.
@Winnie-r-p I can't speak French, besides a couple of words. I'll be headed to Quebec on Sunday
@@Winnie-r-p
Just saying…
The red truck is my stepdad. He suffered severe injuries and is lucky to be alive, but from a legal standpoint. …
213/91, s.1.(1) “competent worker”, in relation to specific work, means a worker who, (a) is qualified because of knowledge, training and experience to perform the work, (b) is familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and with the provisions of the regulations that apply to the work,
These clowns NEVER LEARN!!!
They probably never driven in SNOW !!!
@@lindareed507 It does NOT snow in Pakistan. Claude Akins of Movin' On is retired!
@@ricfoster3365 Those Flip-Flop drivers are 100% Indians, not Pakistani. By the way, Pakistani truck drivers never use flip flops while driving and in the trucking industry, there are not even 1% Pakistani drivers. Most Pakistani drivers speak pretty good English. I ran a small trucking business 20 years ago. I know the facts and progression of immigrant truck drivers. Among those Indian truck drivers, the most dangerous are those who came to Canada on a student visa, quit their studies, get a G license and then truck license ( Only God knows how ! ), some are 20-21 years old, have no road sense, no training and a very aggressive attitude on the road. They are mostly from Indian Punjab, have very little education, from very humble farming background and over here, they think that they are Kings. I suggest that minimum age should be 28 years to get a truck driver's license, especially for the immigrants and a stern action against fake, poorly managed training schools.
@@lindareed507 let’s not mention the sandals ☝️and how we are legally not allowed to drive with them because it gets stuck in the peddle and causes accidents 🤦♀️
Great coverage as always Pete. When the government decided to stop trains from delivering all these goods and let transports do it this congested the roads. Not a good idea at all.😮😮
As long as trucking companies can get bargain truck drivers it will remain that way.
The evolution of trucking
600+ horse power
Untrained drivers paid by the mile
And
electronic logs
YUP YUP
make every minute count
The problem is getting paid by the mile if going half the speed limit is safe...
Paid by the hour wouldn't make a difference...
@gaetanlefebvre7800 it would make a difference. The driver would actually make money. That's why I've never driven long haul. Screw that. Vocational trucking all the way. Of course you have to get out of the truck often and do stuff, but it's better than sitting in a truck stop not being paid for 3 days because your company doesn't have a load.
Following too closely is a common problem with many trucks on the crowded 401. Some drivers are good and experienced. Others and not experienced, in too much of a hurry, not courteous, often dangerous. You get what you pay for.Sometimes tragically its costs someone their life.
I remember when you had to learn to drive before you could get an AZ license.
I did exactly 2 hours of training back in the day to help me perfect my shifting and passed my AZ road test years ago. I learned to drive tractor trailers moving trucks in a yard for years with no licence. It's not rocket science. I could mess up and make a mistake just like anyone can, but some of these guys have absolutely no business driving a Honda civic let alone a semi.
Freight trains.
Sorry wrong post
@@juliogonzo2718 let’s not mention that only 16-20% of new drivers can only drive automatic transmission. At least with a manual transmission you have better control. I’m 39 and only driven manual transmission most of my life. I hate automatic. I don’t feel safe! Only had 2 accidents. One was a pile of deers the other I rear ended because the woman was texting and driving and slammed her breaks…
Turbans?
Ofcourse
Who's driving these trucks are the drivers legal
Noo speeke noo eiglis 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
That's the disgusting part. They can come here on a work visa, get their CDL, start a company, buy equipment, and run it legally. Come tax season, they shut the company down and Starr a new one with a new number
Probably low pay unqualified Indian drivers.
@@mj24672yup. Working for an Indian boss who drives a G Wagon and only cares about money.
I was told today the companies training them don’t care about skill only pushing them through to get their $$$
Have you ever seen trucks on the 401 when it’s snowing or raining , they stick to the left lane and don’t slow down ,
Not true. Only Indians do that
Dirka Dirka!!! Dirka dirka dirka!!!!!
How is this going to be cleaned up?
Tow companies
Already cleared
Notice how most of these accidents are tractor trailers
I don’t ever recall so many accidents in the 80’s!!!
$3000 dollar AZ license and flip flops = havoc
All boils down to not driving faster than you can stop based on conditions.
Read LEAVE A SPACE BETWEEN VEHICLES APPROPRIATE FOR STOPPING DISTANCE NEEDED.
Sore head drivers. Seen this many times while using the 401. Especially in this stretch and over to Trenton.
My rule First wet snow ,stay home,,60 years drivin exp no acidents ❤
New truckers now Trudeau friends from second country
I am surprise that Active Transport wasn't hurt. Roads were aweful everywhere.
Incorrect he’s in ICU! It’s my step dad
@meghanklavictoire9422 Oh my Goodness Meghan I am so sorry. Sending prayers his way for a complete recovery.
@ 💔😭
Oh no!!!! My sandal has slipped off my foot while it was on the dash!!! I must bend down and retrieve it!!!!! Oh nooo i caused an accident again!!!!
Ppl driving with summer or all season tires = crashing into everything. Winter tires make huge difference ppl.
Is that the same spot as last weeks pile up?
New canadain drivers
From the Uk ...Tyres or the driving by the person ..??
Sometimes equipment related, but often driver inexperience. A lot of people from south Asian countries who've never driven in snow come to Canada to drive trucks. They often work for low wages for companies owned by their countrymen. They have the same reputation as Romanian or Polish trucking companies in the eu.
70IQ jeets armed with 80,000lb tractor-trailer missiles
Get rid of automatic transmission and that might weed out some of the new drivers!
Pretty funny to see idiots jump out of their truck wearing flip flops to put on chains up here in Canada
Obviously the speed limits are not fast enough! 😂😂😂
Stay safe out there!!!!!!!!
This is what we call unpaid time for truckers.
With a lot more people ordering on line, this will just get worse. Amlost needs to be a separate hihgway for transports.
Separate highway? Sounds like a train to me!
Truck Drivers taking advantage on Ontario Highway, tail gaiting, following too closely, sides swiping cars, driving in the wrong lane, driving recklessly, speeding, driving while sleepy and tired, driving out of service equipment, driving without a valid license, drunk driving, just to name a few root cause of accidents.
Coz you driving middle lane like Snail fuckin 4 wheelers
Well we know the state of some of the truck drivers in this province. If the highway maintenance contractors can't keep the road in a state of repair during a storm, the province should be closing the highway until it is safe for people from warm climates to drive trucks on.
I would like to comment please. I know the world will eventually see this but I am going to be open and transparent with everyone. I posted this video on Facebook on Friday morning. There is another video circulating social media with an actual reporter stating the facts of the conditions.
The big red Mack truck is my Step Dad… someone who has loved me and guided me in life for over 25 years. A man who has 4 children, who is a father, a brother, a son. He is a human being who plays a vital role in the world. The long hard nights, no showers, poor weather conditions, violence in some parts he’s travelled. Let’s not mention he was in New York City when 9/11 happened, stuck for days while my mom was at home with 2 young babies. Let’s not mention the holidays he missed, the birthdays, the graduations.
I’ve seen some absolutely horrible comments people post about this person and that person wearing sandals and a bunch of bullshit and ignorant comments.
Without a truck driver risking their life you wouldn’t have :
The car you drive
The phone you talk on
The lumber that built your home
Let alone the toilet paper used to wipe your ass with !
People don’t realize that in Canada we have laws on the right to refuse unsafe work… in this case it was unsafe! But you know what? All these truckers knew that driving, knew the risk was being taken. Knowing they may not make it home in one piece.
I won’t go into details about the injuries as it is not good. He’s lucky to be alive. To be honest i don’t know how he even survived this given the injuries he sustained. He has a big heart and loves his job, he taught me how to drive… The day my daughter was born in 2008 he was in the USA and showed up a day later. She was his first grand daughter, I didn’t have a name for her and he said name her “Harley” because he had just won a FATBOY. I looked at him and said “okay”. A name is very important in life it’s our identity. He gave her that. He named my baby girl. He busts his ass everyday to make sure that my younger siblings have a roof over their head, nice cars to ride in and the necessities of life. He has risked his life many times to do a “load”, to bust his balls for the world to make sure whatever he’s hauling gets delivered regardless of the poor weather conditions, the lack of hygiene, or the sleep deprived environment.
Just remember something the next time you judge or say something. Words hurt and those words can’t be taken back. If you have a trucker in your life, hold them close, wash their stinky clothes, pack their blue collar pants and hug them tight. Never forget the 3 words that mean the most “I love you”
Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery but today is a gift that’s why we call it the present.
The minute I saw his high viz jacket and pants I never cried so much, I could smell the diesel when I hugged him the last time we spoke.
He’s been like a father to me since I was 12 years old. He’s wiped my tears, gave me advice, gave me a place to stay with my kids when we faced homelessness. He is a proud and strong man. No matter how much you pray it won’t take back the reality that has been faced from this.
On the ministry transport website they posted 3 vehicles, 6 transports and some were jack knifed. He was 1/6. The only one critically injured, literally on oxygen suffering severe injuries. My heart is broken for my family. Nobody wants to see a loved one suffer. If you have a heart please don’t say things about “bad drivers” because he was not. He has over 50 plus years driving experience. I’ve been on many motorcycle and truck rides with him and he’s probably one of the safest drivers I know. Tomorrow is never promised so be happy with what you have today as our life can change forever in literally 1 second. If you’re a blue collar man/woman I love and appreciate every single one of you and everything you do for this world. You deserve all the credit in the world for what we have today.
Life is a gift, live each day like it’s your last…
In my step dad’s words he would always say when I was younger “it’s not you driving it’s the other idiots on the road” and he was right! 💔💔💔
There should be a ban of trucking whenever the weathers is bad to protect truck drivers and all other motorists, but specially the rescue personnel that have to go in some cases risky rescues because someone is pushing their luck.
Speeding is the main contributor of this mess. Drivers must learn to park until the weather improves.
This is what happens, when we get winter!!😢
Why the hell is it so important to take another day. You can always count of the truckers screwing things up in the snow
OUCH ! WHAT A MESS ! This why I will not drive the 401 in the winter . If I do, it has to be a clear day and for a short distance Winter driving habits are not improving
I had to drive from Sarnia to Prescott yesterday
Where is Grafton?
Near cobourg
About 15 km east of Cobourg.
besides todays seat warmers the travelling public in their cars need to slow down also. Everyone is guilty of this even experienced drivers. Slow down and drive to conditions and you all go home safe.
If the mto would enforce speed limiters half these accidents would be worse, than everyone would be bunched together.
Opp or MTO will ticket for no limiter if the truck is observed travelling faster than 105 but they don't check it at the scale. I drove trucks that were set at 118 and never got caught. I just set the cruise for less than 105 and only used the forbidden speed when I needed to safely pass another vehicle.
unreal
I do think that one of the things everyone of us was told at National Tractor Trailor in 2007 is that its not Ferrari LOL That is one thing that I like about my instructor... you normally do a bad weather code?!
That was my point lol. The system needs to be redesigned
Just driving to Port Hope yesterday I saw too many stupid drivers going too fast and no wi does cleared!. Will cops charge these idiots
Cops are busy doing nothing. Leave them alone
That’s my step dad’s truck. He’s still in hospital
can you email me please pfisher@eagle.ca thx
@@petefisher2426 I just emailed you
Durka durka
Dispatch calling you .... hey buddy whar is your ETA ?
Load you have is rush😅
Hey bro, whats thise here white stuff?
Got to slow down people
Crazy conditions
So many inexperienced truck drivers some women on the roads. They think they are driving a small compact cars. My dad and brother drove for 20 years doing the east & west coast and never had an accident. Let the old boys teach the new drivers they might learn some defensive driving. Hope they are smart enough to have enough gas to wait it out until being able to get moving. ?????
Super trucker,s not wanting to put chains on the drive tires
I am not 100% sure but I don't think chains are allowed on Ontario highways, I could be wrong
ALL YOU GOTTA DO IS LISTEN TO THE WEATHER AN TELL DISPATCH /// CYA TOMORROW AFTER THEY CLEAN THE ROADS ITS THAT SIMPLE EVERY ONE IS STUCK OR FUKED ON THE RAOD NOW C😂
It’s called a language barrier.
Obviously, none of you ever drove on black ice. Can’t even walk on it. Cut more highway budget, Toronto needs new road for you know who!!
One little two little three little.
1 was a half breed
Well we all know how it used to be but apparently now you can’t stop anymore or you can’t make any money and this is what happens because apparently you can’t slow down either because your time restricted man wouldn’t it be nice to bring back the good old days when you had real truck drivers
Nasty
I drive this stretch every day and I have had about enough of these Transports that will not slow down it is costing people their lives they really need to look at the training these Clowns are getting
lmao , cmon dont show jagmeet first ... it had to be the Bs that caused that , hed be white as the snow
Stay home
Hope everyone is ok .😮😢
Hockey players dead did ya forget😱😨👹
Yep they follow ten feet apart thinking they might get lost , guessing that’s why or stupid, plus there’s so many buttons on the dash of a truck it’s to overwhelming for them ,not. To lazy to figure out turn that Jake off on ice snow, winter period until they at least have another weeks experience. That cow they drove harvesting the opium never hit the ditch.
NO, we only saw poorly parked vehicles muppet.
I SO GLAD I RETIRED FROM THE CANADIAN DIE WAY 😮😮😮😮😮
I drove for 41 years mostly union jobs never saw very many union drivers in the ditch. We were qualifying.
Too many people are TOO STUPID TO NOT STAY PARKED DURING BAD WEATHER .ITS HARD TO FEEL SORRY FOR PEOPLE THAT MAKE BAD CHOICES IN BAD WEATHER , AND HAVE NO DRIVING SKILLS AT ALL.😮😮😮😮,
All the genius here with the advice on how to drive. You can't go too slow right? All it takes is one fool with a death grip on the wheel going way to slow and this happens. This isn't even a bad road no need for this.
Do you even have your driver's license?????😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@Oldschoolrules123 He's right
fake title just to get looks, ffs?.....pretty pathetic.