Cash is King trucking and the big company need to increase the training time for the new drivers . From 1 month to two or three months with the mentors.
Being new to this, and only have been driving truck for 6 months, I’ve noticed a lot of drivers who don’t run, “the trucker way”, what I mean by that, is the communication and the willingness to tell others about dangers and when traffic is slowing or stopped. I’m only 23 years old, and wish I was able to have gotten into this industry when truck drivers where all friendly and caring of others. I remember pumping my arm out of my parents car to get trucks to honk. Stay safe out there brother, enjoy watching the videos. It’s a risk most of us are willing to take and pay for when we are out here. Most of all, glad you were able to make it out, and you aren’t hurt. And the truck is still in one piece.
If there was ever a time that all truckers were friendly and caring to others it was long before you were born. Ive been in this industry my entire life and i can tell you the only real change ive seen in behavior is the fact most people dont use thier cb anymore.
Wyoming is home, winter on I-80 and I 25 suck. After 25 winters and hundreds of icy trips the best thing to do is control the urge to go faster. You handled it well... thank you for sharing. I learn from every story.
I have been driving for15 years no problems at all snow ice but there are truckers that are really stupid don’t respect the Mother Nature good luck to all truckers and god bless you all
That’s why a couple years ago I decided to stop OTR driving. There is no courtesy between these new drivers and us old truckers. Seen to many accidents because of stupid errors done by non experienced drivers. Back in the day, it was a big trucking family, everyone kept each other safe. It didn’t matter who you worked for, we were all truckers. Thank you for sharing your story, be safe and May the Lord be with you on your trips.
Yup Walter IL agree there there is no love anymore and it's fuck you all and all for one I hung up the keys after 5 years I'm home and having a life until it changes! It won't until the elds are gone!
I wish it were still that way I’m a rookie driver an try to drive with that old skill respect yet seems like a lot of guys do not display the same respect an Courtesies but will not deviate me from this Manner of respect
@@tommys8105 everyone thinks “it’s was better in the old days” fact is the roads have got more congested over the years trucks are faster more powerful than they was 30 years ago so a combination of more traffic travelling faster it’s inevitable there will be more accidents it’s just mathematical. But every old dude who’s been driving for 30/40 years says the same thing.
Respect and brotherhood are earned amongst each other and not automatically given. Old truckers are mad at the world everywhere you look at any given 5pm truck stop. There’re many videos on TH-cam and FB of old truckers going off and bad mouthing newer truckers at truck stops for dumping a half empty bottle of water from the window and other none littering issues. In Monee, IL pilot, I saw an old trucker cutting hoses and other things from a parked truck while the driver slept inside. I called the state troopers and sheriff’s dept’ on him. I woke up the violated driver after the old sucker went back to his truck and made him aware of everything. The world isn’t going to standby just for them old truckers. They need to get with the program as there are not enough truck stops and rest areas. There are videos of old truckers going off on the new coffee machines inside of truck stop. These are the guys who caused the reason we have ELDs today because they drove on hours and hours and got in to catastrophic accidents. 1971 on I-44 around Joplin, MO area an old trucker was involved in an accident that caused a damage around 50 miles. His body was never found. The crater of around 40ft deep and 75ft wide is still there today. My point is, not all old truckers are angels just like the newer truckers have grounds to make themselves better for our overall image as truckers.
Yeah, I’m a student with “Blue” and I drove the 80 in WY these dates. I did a lot of miles at 45 - 50 with my flashers on. Trucks passed me mad with their air horns blasting, not everybody, not even most. Most trucks didn’t, but I’m sure that type of personality is the type that end up on their sides.
Tonight, on my regular route, I saw a chip truck overturned on a u-turn exit. Likely took the turn too fast (chip trucks tend to have a fairly high center of gravity). Heard through a friend who works at that company that the driver was airlifted to the hospital with life threatening injuries, not expected to make it. The weather wasn't particularly bad tonight, but it got away from the driver. Glad to see that you made it out okay. To all others watching this video, be safe, take it slow, get home safe.
You should have pulled off at the first place your gut told you too before the swift truck interception. That's the tough part thought. Imagine the bliss you would feel if you had done that after you found out about the mayhem ahead. Haste makes waste and your guardian angel will always send you a message to your instinct. We have to learn to react quickly to that important message. BTW truckers here in Canada always put their hazards on when their speed drops on steep inclines, as a car driver we appreciate that.
I'm a Canadian trucker usually running around the great lakes every week out of Winnipeg. Usually on the hills I throw the hazards on after speed drops 20km below the speed limit.
If your driving west in the winter months it’s time to dump those super singles, especially if you have only 1 drive axle. These mileage trucks will get stuck on flat icy road, never mind a road with any grade. I get the importance of mileage, but there is a reason for a power divider and 8 powered drives.
@@thatsreality5184 That trip home on the Greyhound definitely saved you from a whole heap of hassles, and possibly even some other people their lives too. Wish more drivers would stand their ground. It's time these companies understood that there are far more important things than saving a little bit of money. Well done sir 👍
That is the whole essence of the story. Yet keeping extra following distance, right speed according to weather and road conditions would never let-down a driver. Double drive axle definitely help on uphills and ramps but downhill and for emergency stopping it does not have any difference whether single drive axle or double drive axle.
Everyone is on their own, but I believe we all have the responsibility to try to work together the best we can. Without CBs all that's available for communications are lights...you've got to use them. Be safe brother
Had something similar in Kansas 70 east. Blizzard came out of nowhere. I was lightly loaded going about 25mph snow was light, road was maintained. I did check my weather maps also. BAM! Blizzard with gusty winds as soon as found an exit a strong gust of wind slammed into my truck jacknifed forcing me into the median with no guardrails. Nobody injury no contact with anything just $20,000 of damage to my truck. I've learned so many lessons from that! Glad ur safe and Thank you for your story. Drivers plz be safe out there! Never stop learning! Safety, Safety, Safety!
Perfect example of why I stay off the interstates when snowing. I’ve not a truck driver and it’s not truck drivers fault. The problem is ten different vehicles doing ten different speeds. 15 , 80 , 30 , 55 ,12. You get my point
Idk what’s scarier the story or the swifty in the background-he’s a little close he might grab a bumper. Running mid and northwest it’s inevitable to have inclement conditions Being prepared and slowing your roll is a must. Past 2 days has been rough getting around through the mountains Safe travels and god bless
@@myownspiritlevel well those states can go fuck themselves im using them. DOT can kiss my ass if they think im going to stop on an interstate without throwing my hazards on
@@myownspiritlevel and those states every driver, car or truck should override this and use your hazards when needed. These are the safety lights that every one counts on. I was driving since 80 and not ever, that's ever listen to any state that forbids it.. Even washington state won't allow you too use em when going up an hill, but i did. I am off the road now, retired. In away i am very grateful that i am, and in a way i do miss it some.
The Wyoming state trooper was just closing the road when I pulled up. I was young ... and a fool. But ... "Sir, I can burrow in and camp here if necessary, but I've got a warm bed on the other side of the pass." He just paused, then turned his back for a moment. I snicked my Beemer (2-wheels) into gear, and pulled out on Interstate 80. He gave me a hundred yards head start, pulled out behind me ... and followed me over the pass. I'm an old man now, but I remember. "Sir, I have no idea where you are tonight, or even if you're still with us. But I still breathe a prayer of gratitude for what you did that day. May His blessings be upon you, My Friend, Our Friend."
Went went through that same storm, had a load from Salt Lake - Cheyenne, we drove at night time and as we got into Wyoming it got bad quick. Everything turned to ice at 8-9pm and pulled off at a pilot flying jay, couldn’t complete the load because 80 EB was closed until the road froze over again, luckily for me I was being trained with Knight Transport and got a kick ass trainer who knew what to do. Never ever use your breaks in freezing conditions. Glad we made it out
Trucker rule of thumb. Carry a few bags of sand and chains will correct that with out issues. Or carry a spare pair of stucco mesh will also help with traction as well. Best luck trucking
Gibbs rule number one, always go with your gut feeling first. I've been a victim of not listening to my cut and keep going. I hate it when I'm right and don't listen. I'm glad you are ok keep drivin and safe
This is why the trucking industry, especially the third-rate companies (we know who they are), needs to stop hiring low-IQ, mechanically challenged, forced-to-work, U.S.-unassimilated drivers. Each category of driver puts all of us in greater-than-usual danger.
@@TheWriterWalker If those third-rate shippers paid enough, they wouldn't need to scrape the bottom of the barrel for drivers. There are plenty of drivers who treat the job as a career and will do it safely, but if they value their work, they won't do it for peanuts.
@@nowake, I agree, but I have worked for three outfits that paid well. I was hired because I had a clean driving record and no criminal past. I think that has protected me from some of the worst paying trucking companies.
This is why ANY time I come up to stopped traffic, I immediately implement my hazards to warn anyone behind me. I also try to leave an escape route for myself should I see someone not paying attention and not slowing down behind me. Especially on hilly, curvy sections of interstate where you might now be stopped on a blind curve. Which is another reason for the CB. Glad you made it out! Same day that happened to you, my truck was being towed for it’s first time since buying it. Transmission went bye bye.
OK, how can you people thumbs down this!?I see driven trucking and nearly lost everything.... I check out..... I like!Known a lot of truckers over the years and dealt with just as many shipping and receiving!
If you've been out here any time at all you've got at least one of these stories to tell. One of the best that I have involves Arizona. I was at "Little America" in Flagstaff with a delivery in Phoenix in the morning. There wasn't a drop of snow on the ground when about midnight I decided to head out. I had gone down 17 about 3 miles when I drove straight into a whiteout just barely getting stopped before I ran head long into the semi ahead of me which was also stopped. It was snowing at the rate of about a foot and hour and so slick you couldn't' stand up outside your truck. The snowplows were stuck at the bottom of the hill unable to get traction to get up the hill. We were there about nine hours. The driver next to me was so tired that when they finally did get us out all attempts to wake him up eluded us. We left him there, in the middle lane, fast asleep.
I ran a dedicated route for 4 years Oregon to Denver and back. I would try to warn others of road conditions and accidents. But you can't communicate with people if they don't have have their cb turned on. Mine is always on while driving.
I was in Denver/Ft Collins area this week while a major storm was hitting. The CB was non-stop chatter with guys just making noise, triggering their rodger beep and making general noise for no reason. Every one of them had amps boosting their signal too. Reminded me of being around a bunch of bored 14 year old boys. Definitely countered the safety benefits of warning fellow drivers on road conditions.
I have gotten used to running without a CB. About 10 years ago I just couldn't take all the hate speech BS out there, it was 95% and out weighed the 5% that was useful.
thnx for sharing I learned a lot from you this is my first winter going out driving with God riding with me. I pray for you and every driver to return all of us to our families safe and happy with Jesus Christ .
Sooo what your really saying is....Don’t buy a truck with only one push axel and super singles. Also don’t drive in Wyoming when it’s snowing. Glad your safe!!! Stay DRIVEN. 😬you did what you could for the situation at hand. But listening to your Murphy’s law sniper stories was honestly great to hear. We have all learned from this story. Thanks for sharing most people would have kept it to themselves. 🤙
Instead of piling on, I’ll just say, I’m glad you’re safe, but with that dummy axle, you should NOT be driving in the winter, in the upper regions of the country....ESPECIALLY out west!!!!!......I understand good loads and making money, I understand “done it for years safely” attitude, but all it takes is ONE incident to end your (or someone else’s) life. Lesson learned, next truck, twin drive axles.
Many times I made the decision to stay in the Truck Stop. The one time I didn't, I left Limon going to Salt Lake and 70 went from good to FUGLY in less than 1/4 mile. I was creeping at 25-30 and watched 6 4 wheelers doing 360's on 70. I sweated the next hour to 470. Made Cheyenne J and pulled in to get breakfast. While there 80 was shutdown and SHTF! I had gotten the first spot next to the pump and I was there for 72 hours. Ended up backtracking to 25 and going down to 40 for a run to Sacramento. Got paid the extra mileage too!
Glad you are safe and able to continue on. I prefer not to drive up there in this time of the year. Not because of the weather but because of the ppl who think they know how to drive and in reality don’t have a clue of how to safely drive in adverse conditions. Stay safe out there and stay Driven.
Glad to hear that you made it through safely! I think that is the worst feeling, that moment that you realize you have hit the point of no return, collision, or ditch, no other options. Stay safe man!
I've only been driving for a year but my trainer taught me to put my hazards on when you're dangerously slow. In the province of Nova Scotia, it's a law under ~43 mph(70 km/h) to put hazards on on the highway.
Wyoming is the reason for tire chains in the winter months. Chains work like magic. Use regular black bungees not the red spider ones. And buy the cam lock chains. You are good up to 45mph with chains. But on black ice they will wear out and bust after about 90 miles. Been there done that. Good video and commentary.
Man I can’t imagine what that must have been like! Out west seems like next level winter conditions! Here in the southeast we get occasional winter weather but props to ya’ll that brave those conditions! Stay safe! Much of the dangers come from others who aren’t taking the right precautions endangering others. Keep on trucking man! 🤙🏻
Here's my take, when you were sitting there for 2 hours, that's when you should have throwen iron, then you would have been ready to travel. You only drove with chains on (according to you) about 12 miles. That's nothing in the big picture, I've run them a hundred miles before, when the oppourtunity comes, take action!
hell most big companies only allowed chains to get us to the nearest safe haven . they don't allow us run in winter conditions. if you gotta chain up you don't drive.
@@ksteelo77 current companies. cr England i know for a fact but with that company the dm's wanted those boneses so they pushed us to run no matter what ,but company policy is not to drive in winter conditions. the only time i shut down was when i wanted an excuse to screw off and go see that big boobed waitress at the TA in rawlings
Oh, yes. Gotta love that 65mph Swift tractor. That's one thing I certainly do NOT miss about driving for them. I DO miss their policy of unilaterally respecting my decisions to shut down in poor weather, though...
Having a truck with double lockers and traction control for snow conditions and chains is a must. You're comment on how the cops treated you show how much truck driver are hated in general. You could invest in automatic chain drops.
On a truck that I planned to keep for a decade or more I would highly consider automatic chains but this is not my ideal truck and I will not be keeping it permanently so I’m going to pass on the automatic chains. I’m hoping to have a new truck within the next couple of years
I have a helper axle. After getting stuck in colo I modified the air system so I can dump the air bags on the helper axle from the cab independant of the drive axle. Overloads the drive axle technically but the spot traction becomes better than two drive axles IMO. Has got me thru black ice a couple times and has got me out of parking lots where others couldn't move. Try it! Safe travels..
I’m conflicted to say “great story” because of all the Murphy’s Law stuff you experienced...but, great story none the less! Please stay safe and hopefully you have a good winter trucking season. I look forward to more experience’s for you to share. Take care
Good thing you made it... the homies from AAT carriers are running those dummy axles... no bueno... my bro always hits up the state transportation site where ever he’s at during inclimate weather as an extra precaution
What a nightmare. Every driver needs to ask themselves if they are prepared to face these circumstances. Sick or injured, broken down in bad weather, in the misdle of nowhere while missing your kids birthday or your anniversary. No place for pretenders.
@@DrivenTrucking I've had perfectly sane people ride with me one time around DC beltway and say to me at the end of the day, "You're fucking crazy. You know that. Right?"
I'm from Rawlins. Had I not grown up there, I wouldn't be such an excellent winter driver. That being said, I-80 from Laramie to Rawlins and 287, Casper to Rawlins, are terrifying roads that I will not drive on September thru mid March. Roads in the town of Rawlins are exceptionally terrible and I pray you're never stuck there too. I'm unsure what you haul, and even if it's something I don't use, thank you. Thank you for risking so much in weather like that. I'm glad you're okay.
This is why I was so glad that I ran a dedicated run from Atlanta to Los Angeles because I knew how good I had it, as opposed to running up there which I've had plenty of. One of my first dedicated runs was from Anderson SC to Portland OR, then deadhead down to L.A. Do a drop & hook and head back to s.c. with a once a month diversion to Ogden Utah from L.A. for 4 pallets of BMW airbags, then to SC.
Swift was not wrong for being dumb, However , not listening to your gut feeling, and pushing it for the extra 35 - 55 miles to hit your goal ? Cost you all of this ? You thought you should have pulled off at that truck stop just a little earlier, and you pushed on, You are very articulate, but your actions has to catch up with your words !!! That is the difference successful Truckers, and guys that quit. If you ever think you are pushing it, then you are pushing it which = gambling. That is what Vegas is built on, All those beautiful chandeliers, carpet, paintings, and beautiful buildings, is built on miscalculations, and peoples desire to push it , Vegas and tow truck drivers make a fortune from people's greed of pushing the odds stacked against them You now have earned wisdom, use it, Great Channel, keep on keeping it real. 👍 PS, this was a great video, I learned three things , 👍👍👍 (1). Have a spare chain adjuster tool , in my magic bag. (2). Get a few 4 or 5 of those star bungee cords. (3). Listen to your gut, during bad weather, error on the side of safety, it does not have to be you , as stupid, and dumb, are plentiful, dont join the bushell pushing it = loss of truck, loss of license; complete loss of months and months of trying to get another truck, fighting with insurance companies, and possible lawsuits,
Currently working on getting my CDL training. I've driven autos thru blizzards, but this is a whole different world. Thank you for the education, even though it scares the crap out of me at the same time. Managing stress, using sound judgement, and knowing when NOT to drive are key. I'll definitely keep this story in mind, and again, thanks for the info.
@@DrivenTrucking, just passed all CDL A exams, and will be getting FedMed and tractor training in 4 weeks. I'll be following your site down the road. Thanks again.
If you drive at 50/60 on snow and ice fully loaded you only have yourself to blame if you lose control and crash. Drive slower your stopping distance is massively increased, but too many truckers are obsessed with covering miles. Basically greed is the cause of many truck crashes.
Wyoming ain’t no joke.... I got stuck the night of the 25th and 26th in Evanston, I-80 was closed eastbound. Even after it opened, it was still ugly in a lot of spots. They don’t do much to clean their roads up, never have. Glad you made it safely. 👍
I felt this deep in my bones.. great video. I don’t know what else to say. As a truck driver and having those nerves at times and breathing and keeping cool is key. Loved it you earned my follow for this video
Retired, 40+ yrs, sea to sea and 13 western mix. I never drove a non-tandem drive truck. I always had chains for all four drivers and extra tools for those cam tighteners and lots of bungies. You have to be prepared for the worst always. You made some right choices and some wrong choices. In my humble opinion, if you got as upset and shaky as you describe, you may want to change jobs or at least when and where you drive.
You confirmed that I made the right choice that night. I was in a little sportscar westbound I-80 Nebraska that evening, and looking forward to seeing Wyoming for the first time. Just before the border I was not liking the looks of the weather ahead, and turned around and down into Colorado instead. For all your trouble, glad you made it out too.
I’m glad you made it through. Super-singles I’ve never run. It’s a wonder you didn’t get stuck for sure. It’s not just Wyoming, but from Cheyenne to Rock Springs and each individual section in between, you can run into a situation like that all the way from now till June
Wow! Glad you're ok brother.. I know you've talked about your truck and why you run that setup but with running the northwest as much as you seem to do have you thought of another truck with working second drive axle and not super singles? Stay safe!
As uh student wit CR England I had 2 navig8 tha 11 Western in what they say wuz tha worst winter on record @ tha end of 09' n2 2010. I can rememba how my jaw dropd when I came ova tha hill on tha 15 headn SLC & all I saw wuz white. I got my snow wing instantly & made uh decision afta cn so many tractors & trailers in ditches that I aint drivin' in that kinda weather or gunna b usin chains eva. I thought 2 years of that wuz adequ8. Afta that it wuz mostly tha 10 4 me mayb uh short stint on tha 40 & I rarely do tha Eastern seaboard. They'd hafta throw uh phat "bag" 4 me 2 take that trip....✌🏽😐❤
The times when I used to drive 70mph on snowy roads going through Wyoming, Nebraska or Iowa are long gone. As of today, because of stories like this, when I see the road is snow covered or is going to start snowing, I'm stopped till the freeway is all clear. Because i know for sure accidents are going to happen.
Im glad you’re okay, may God be with you always! I thought I was the only one that would semi panic in these situations because I’m a young girl but I’m more settled to know that this happens to everyone, even the experienced men truck drivers. Thanks for a good video :)
Your recount of what could have been “The very worst ever”, had me squirming like crazy. I can guarantee there must have been many truckers who, if not injured or dead, who vowed to get out of the business. Thanks for a super Thanksgiving reason we must all say “thanks “ and mean it. Dave in Phoenix Arizona USA.
i feel ya brother, I had a similar experience headed to Seattle when they closed Snoqualmie Pass I got stuck trying to get back on the interstate from the entrance ramp after about a half hour of trying finally made it and ended up going back to Moses Lake and just shut it down until they reopened the highway the next afternoon.
Weekend after Thanksgiving 2019: I'm at the Wyoming port of entry at the I-80 eastbound Utah border. Place is stuffed with trucks. Interstate is closed ahead, from exit 6 (my intended fuel stop) to exit 91 (near my intended pickup). Negative 5 degrees and my bunk heater stops working overnight! Woke up freezing! More frustrating: It stays on once I fire up a couple of times and then sit in the driver's seat. Why couldn't it have done that before the truck became a deep freezer?!? Lol. (Loving the trucking life, but hating the 2018 Freightliner Cascadia Smartway Espar system.)
Check out this screaming match if you enjoy a good road story th-cam.com/video/3fs3nxcDb9Y/w-d-xo.html
Driven Trucking 😂 I can see me doing the same thing!! I would have probably went to jail though. 🤦🏼♂️
Driven Trucking thx for sharing your story
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"In the back of my mind I thought "I'm glad I stopped at Rawlins and got a big ol' meatloaf sandwich." FIFY
Thank you for sharing and Thank God he had you in his grasp
Every truck driving school out there should be required to show this video to all new drivers
True
Cash is King trucking and the big company need to increase the training time for the new drivers . From 1 month to two or three months with the mentors.
Ok totalitarian
Yea cause my first drive the trainer stuck me on the night drive with snow and shit
@@vibeanxiety5952 Holy shit howd you manage ?
Anyone else find it hilarious that there’s a Swift truck in the background as he’s filming this one??? 🤣🤣🤣
Probably the same truck that he had problems with
That is pretty funny
Swift stands for sure wish i had faster truck
Bonehead 🤣
TRIGGERED!
Swift ran out of blinker fluid
I believe they did 😂
Every bad story starts with swift truck😂
Lol
its still happening....look over his left shoulder.
banana orange lol you right
True 🤦🏾♂️
So true!
Being new to this, and only have been driving truck for 6 months, I’ve noticed a lot of drivers who don’t run, “the trucker way”, what I mean by that, is the communication and the willingness to tell others about dangers and when traffic is slowing or stopped. I’m only 23 years old, and wish I was able to have gotten into this industry when truck drivers where all friendly and caring of others. I remember pumping my arm out of my parents car to get trucks to honk. Stay safe out there brother, enjoy watching the videos. It’s a risk most of us are willing to take and pay for when we are out here. Most of all, glad you were able to make it out, and you aren’t hurt. And the truck is still in one piece.
Thank you very much, common courtesy can go a long ways
Yes sir!
If there was ever a time that all truckers were friendly and caring to others it was long before you were born. Ive been in this industry my entire life and i can tell you the only real change ive seen in behavior is the fact most people dont use thier cb anymore.
Well that and the fact that speed isnt as commonplace as it once was. Lol
Travis Albright it’s overrun with foreigners that’s the problem
Wyoming is home, winter on I-80 and I 25 suck. After 25 winters and hundreds of icy trips the best thing to do is control the urge to go faster. You handled it well... thank you for sharing. I learn from every story.
I have been driving for15 years no problems at all snow ice but there are truckers that are really stupid don’t respect the Mother Nature good luck to all truckers and god bless you all
That’s why a couple years ago I decided to stop OTR driving. There is no courtesy between these new drivers and us old truckers. Seen to many accidents because of stupid errors done by non experienced drivers. Back in the day, it was a big trucking family, everyone kept each other safe. It didn’t matter who you worked for, we were all truckers. Thank you for sharing your story, be safe and May the Lord be with you on your trips.
Yup Walter IL agree there there is no love anymore and it's fuck you all and all for one I hung up the keys after 5 years I'm home and having a life until it changes! It won't until the elds are gone!
I wish it were still that way I’m a rookie driver an try to drive with that old skill respect yet seems like a lot of guys do not display the same respect an Courtesies but will not deviate me from this Manner of respect
@@tommys8105 everyone thinks “it’s was better in the old days” fact is the roads have got more congested over the years trucks are faster more powerful than they was 30 years ago so a combination of more traffic travelling faster it’s inevitable there will be more accidents it’s just mathematical. But every old dude who’s been driving for 30/40 years says the same thing.
Respect and brotherhood are earned amongst each other and not automatically given. Old truckers are mad at the world everywhere you look at any given 5pm truck stop. There’re many videos on TH-cam and FB of old truckers going off and bad mouthing newer truckers at truck stops for dumping a half empty bottle of water from the window and other none littering issues. In Monee, IL pilot, I saw an old trucker cutting hoses and other things from a parked truck while the driver slept inside. I called the state troopers and sheriff’s dept’ on him. I woke up the violated driver after the old sucker went back to his truck and made him aware of everything. The world isn’t going to standby just for them old truckers. They need to get with the program as there are not enough truck stops and rest areas.
There are videos of old truckers going off on the new coffee machines inside of truck stop. These are the guys who caused the reason we have ELDs today because they drove on hours and hours and got in to catastrophic accidents. 1971 on I-44 around Joplin, MO area an old trucker was involved in an accident that caused a damage around 50 miles. His body was never found. The crater of around 40ft deep and 75ft wide is still there today. My point is, not all old truckers are angels just like the newer truckers have grounds to make themselves better for our overall image as truckers.
Yeah, I’m a student with “Blue” and I drove the 80 in WY these dates. I did a lot of miles at 45 - 50 with my flashers on. Trucks passed me mad with their air horns blasting, not everybody, not even most. Most trucks didn’t, but I’m sure that type of personality is the type that end up on their sides.
You are correct, well done 👍🏻
This is.what a trucking utubers channel is about. This is
Authentic truckin on utube..realism.
Thank you
Don’t look now but Swift is behind you .😂
Better than in front of you
Tonight, on my regular route, I saw a chip truck overturned on a u-turn exit. Likely took the turn too fast (chip trucks tend to have a fairly high center of gravity). Heard through a friend who works at that company that the driver was airlifted to the hospital with life threatening injuries, not expected to make it. The weather wasn't particularly bad tonight, but it got away from the driver. Glad to see that you made it out okay. To all others watching this video, be safe, take it slow, get home safe.
That is scary
Sorry to hear about this... prayers lifted up for the driver. Pastor Dean (Rev. Dr. J. Dean McNamara), Christian Life Church, Kissimmee FL.
You should have pulled off at the first place your gut told you too before the swift truck interception. That's the tough part thought. Imagine the bliss you would feel if you had done that after you found out about the mayhem ahead. Haste makes waste and your guardian angel will always send you a message to your instinct. We have to learn to react quickly to that important message. BTW truckers here in Canada always put their hazards on when their speed drops on steep inclines, as a car driver we appreciate that.
I'm a Canadian trucker usually running around the great lakes every week out of Winnipeg. Usually on the hills I throw the hazards on after speed drops 20km below the speed limit.
100%
we use flashers in the states anything below 50 but a bunch of the super truckers think they are too cool to be safe .
If your driving west in the winter months it’s time to dump those super singles, especially if you have only 1 drive axle. These mileage trucks will get stuck on flat icy road, never mind a road with any grade. I get the importance of mileage, but there is a reason for a power divider and 8 powered drives.
@@thatsreality5184 That trip home on the Greyhound definitely saved you from a whole heap of hassles, and possibly even some other people their lives too. Wish more drivers would stand their ground. It's time these companies understood that there are far more important things than saving a little bit of money. Well done sir 👍
That is the whole essence of the story. Yet keeping extra following distance, right speed according to weather and road conditions would never let-down a driver.
Double drive axle definitely help on uphills and ramps but downhill and for emergency stopping it does not have any difference whether single drive axle or double drive axle.
Everyone is on their own, but I believe we all have the responsibility to try to work together the best we can. Without CBs all that's available for communications are lights...you've got to use them. Be safe brother
Had something similar in Kansas 70 east. Blizzard came out of nowhere. I was lightly loaded going about 25mph snow was light, road was maintained. I did check my weather maps also. BAM! Blizzard with gusty winds as soon as found an exit a strong gust of wind slammed into my truck jacknifed forcing me into the median with no guardrails. Nobody injury no contact with anything just $20,000 of damage to my truck. I've learned so many lessons from that! Glad ur safe and Thank you for your story. Drivers plz be safe out there! Never stop learning! Safety, Safety, Safety!
I forgot to mention Kansas, Kansas can definitely get like that as well
Perfect example of why I stay off the interstates when snowing. I’ve not a truck driver and it’s not truck drivers fault. The problem is ten different vehicles doing ten different speeds. 15 , 80 , 30 , 55 ,12. You get my point
I agree, one of the worst things people can do is drive too slowly
Idk what’s scarier the story or the swifty in the background-he’s a little close he might grab a bumper.
Running mid and northwest it’s inevitable to have inclement conditions Being prepared and slowing your roll is a must. Past 2 days has been rough getting around through the mountains Safe travels and god bless
Lol, yeah it’s been nasty so far
Agreed hazard lites are important to let others know that your in a situation.
Sam Logosz Some states don’t allow flashers while driving.
@@myownspiritlevel well those states can go fuck themselves im using them. DOT can kiss my ass if they think im going to stop on an interstate without throwing my hazards on
Dustin Crook Dude! What the hell are you trying to say??? Completely incomprehensible!
@@myownspiritlevel and those states every driver, car or truck should override this and use your hazards when needed. These are the safety lights that every one counts on. I was driving since 80 and not ever, that's ever listen to any state that forbids it.. Even washington state won't allow you too use em when going up an hill, but i did. I am off the road now, retired. In away i am very grateful that i am, and in a way i do miss it some.
Sam Logosz, "lights" are also important.
This is why I still use my CB. Even when I'm not talking its on...
Cause there's truck drivers on it. Here in the South it is unbearable to hear. Idiots playing rap & general foolishness
Less rap in Wyoming
Channel 19 baby
That’s why I quit my job and said I’m not driving this winter I will see y’all in April. Have a great day see ya ✌🏼
Great/Smart decision 👍
@Ben obrien how fuckin rude!!!!
@Ben obrien You're right tho. Haha
Wow man, that's intense. Stay safe.
The Wyoming state trooper was just closing the road when I pulled up. I was young ... and a fool. But ...
"Sir, I can burrow in and camp here if necessary, but I've got a warm bed on the other side of the pass." He just paused, then turned his back for a moment. I snicked my Beemer (2-wheels) into gear, and pulled out on Interstate 80. He gave me a hundred yards head start, pulled out behind me ... and followed me over the pass.
I'm an old man now, but I remember. "Sir, I have no idea where you are tonight, or even if you're still with us. But I still breathe a prayer of gratitude for what you did that day. May His blessings be upon you, My Friend, Our Friend."
Thank you! I'm 2 years in and appreciate all your videos! Stay safe my friend!
Great story. I was a driver for 25 yrs. Solo. Know just where ur common from been there many times. Retired now, thank God!!
Great lessons in this one for how to be prepared/what to expect. No way around it this winter driving is hard.
Went went through that same storm, had a load from Salt Lake - Cheyenne, we drove at night time and as we got into Wyoming it got bad quick. Everything turned to ice at 8-9pm and pulled off at a pilot flying jay, couldn’t complete the load because 80 EB was closed until the road froze over again, luckily for me I was being trained with Knight Transport and got a kick ass trainer who knew what to do. Never ever use your breaks in freezing conditions. Glad we made it out
Great advice being given here. You may think you're all by yourself in the cab of that truck, but actually we are all in this together.
Agreed
Trucker rule of thumb. Carry a few bags of sand and chains will correct that with out issues. Or carry a spare pair of stucco mesh will also help with traction as well. Best luck trucking
A company in Denver sells Snow Socks. They were developed in Norway. Are 50 state legal. Easy to put on and won't break your back.
Gibbs rule number one, always go with your gut feeling first. I've been a victim of not listening to my cut and keep going. I hate it when I'm right and don't listen. I'm glad you are ok keep drivin and safe
Me too
Just a winter trucking story. Ya gotta have a Heart of gold and nerves of steel!
Those days make for the best stories looking back 😎👊
Glad all went in your favor brother!!
This is why the trucking industry, especially the third-rate companies (we know who they are), needs to stop hiring low-IQ, mechanically challenged, forced-to-work, U.S.-unassimilated drivers. Each category of driver puts all of us in greater-than-usual danger.
Drivers can work cheaply, safely, and dependably, but you're never going to get all 3 at the same time.
@@nowake, never?
@@TheWriterWalker If those third-rate shippers paid enough, they wouldn't need to scrape the bottom of the barrel for drivers. There are plenty of drivers who treat the job as a career and will do it safely, but if they value their work, they won't do it for peanuts.
@@nowake, I agree, but I have worked for three outfits that paid well. I was hired because I had a clean driving record and no criminal past. I think that has protected me from some of the worst paying trucking companies.
Yes!
This is why ANY time I come up to stopped traffic, I immediately implement my hazards to warn anyone behind me. I also try to leave an escape route for myself should I see someone not paying attention and not slowing down behind me. Especially on hilly, curvy sections of interstate where you might now be stopped on a blind curve. Which is another reason for the CB. Glad you made it out! Same day that happened to you, my truck was being towed for it’s first time since buying it. Transmission went bye bye.
Sorry to hear that
OK, how can you people thumbs down this!?I see driven trucking and nearly lost everything.... I check out..... I like!Known a lot of truckers over the years and dealt with just as many shipping and receiving!
If you've been out here any time at all you've got at least one of these stories to tell. One of the best that I have involves Arizona. I was at "Little America" in Flagstaff with a delivery in Phoenix in the morning. There wasn't a drop of snow on the ground when about midnight I decided to head out. I had gone down 17 about 3 miles when I drove straight into a whiteout just barely getting stopped before I ran head long into the semi ahead of me which was also stopped. It was snowing at the rate of about a foot and hour and so slick you couldn't' stand up outside your truck. The snowplows were stuck at the bottom of the hill unable to get traction to get up the hill. We were there about nine hours. The driver next to me was so tired that when they finally did get us out all attempts to wake him up eluded us. We left him there, in the middle lane, fast asleep.
I ran a dedicated route for 4 years Oregon to Denver and back. I would try to warn others of road conditions and accidents. But you can't communicate with people if they don't have have their cb turned on. Mine is always on while driving.
I was in Denver/Ft Collins area this week while a major storm was hitting. The CB was non-stop chatter with guys just making noise, triggering their rodger beep and making general noise for no reason. Every one of them had amps boosting their signal too. Reminded me of being around a bunch of bored 14 year old boys. Definitely countered the safety benefits of warning fellow drivers on road conditions.
@@rightlane4960 There are a hand full of locals in Denver that talk on their base stations every day like a bunch of chatty teenage girls.
Always.
As it should be. Why do people have them off? That just seems ignorant
I have gotten used to running without a CB. About 10 years ago I just couldn't take all the hate speech BS out there, it was 95% and out weighed the 5% that was useful.
Swift is creeping in the background.
They’re EVERYWHERE! Lol
Jaws music...
thnx for sharing I learned a lot from you this is my first winter going out driving with God riding with me. I pray for you and every driver to return all of us to our families safe and happy with Jesus Christ .
6x2s are never good in the winter, especially with super singles. Glad you made it through that nightmare..
I once was stuck at vons warehouse for 34 hours waiting to be offloaded. I almost died of boredom.
Sooo what your really saying is....Don’t buy a truck with only one push axel and super singles. Also don’t drive in Wyoming when it’s snowing.
Glad your safe!!! Stay DRIVEN. 😬you did what you could for the situation at hand. But listening to your Murphy’s law sniper stories was honestly great to hear. We have all learned from this story. Thanks for sharing most people would have kept it to themselves.
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I don’t think I’d shy away from the supers but I’m not a fan of the dummy axle without a dump valve
Instead of piling on, I’ll just say, I’m glad you’re safe, but with that dummy axle, you should NOT be driving in the winter, in the upper regions of the country....ESPECIALLY out west!!!!!......I understand good loads and making money, I understand “done it for years safely” attitude, but all it takes is ONE incident to end your (or someone else’s) life. Lesson learned, next truck, twin drive axles.
How about European style setup? Duals on drive axle, singles on dummy axle and make the dummy axle able to lift up.
Many times I made the decision to stay in the Truck Stop. The one time I didn't, I left Limon going to Salt Lake and 70 went from good to FUGLY in less than 1/4 mile. I was creeping at 25-30 and watched 6 4 wheelers doing 360's on 70. I sweated the next hour to 470. Made Cheyenne J and pulled in to get breakfast. While there 80 was shutdown and SHTF! I had gotten the first spot next to the pump and I was there for 72 hours. Ended up backtracking to 25 and going down to 40 for a run to Sacramento. Got paid the extra mileage too!
Scary stuff
Truckers call them "meat wagons". Us emts and paramedics call them "buses" or "taxis"
Wyoming has these accidents every year. They're supposed to be building a bypass for trucks
Glad you are safe and able to continue on. I prefer not to drive up there in this time of the year. Not because of the weather but because of the ppl who think they know how to drive and in reality don’t have a clue of how to safely drive in adverse conditions. Stay safe out there and stay Driven.
It’s pretty scary most of the time
MAN MUCH APPRECIATION TO YOU DRIVERS THAT WORK WEST OF I35
Glad to hear that you made it through safely! I think that is the worst feeling, that moment that you realize you have hit the point of no return, collision, or ditch, no other options.
Stay safe man!
Yes that feeling is pretty awful
Good truck driver. Knows the limitations of his rig.
I've only been driving for a year but my trainer taught me to put my hazards on when you're dangerously slow. In the province of Nova Scotia, it's a law under ~43 mph(70 km/h) to put hazards on on the highway.
Wyoming is the reason for tire chains in the winter months. Chains work like magic. Use regular black bungees not the red spider ones. And buy the cam lock chains. You are good up to 45mph with chains. But on black ice they will wear out and bust after about 90 miles. Been there done that. Good video and commentary.
Great video and the best thing is that your still here to continue sharing your career with us. Thanks Sammy for helping Driven out.
Man I can’t imagine what that must have been like! Out west seems like next level winter conditions! Here in the southeast we get occasional winter weather but props to ya’ll that brave those conditions! Stay safe! Much of the dangers come from others who aren’t taking the right precautions endangering others. Keep on trucking man! 🤙🏻
Here's my take, when you were sitting there for 2 hours, that's when you should have throwen iron, then you would have been ready to travel. You only drove with chains on (according to you) about 12 miles. That's nothing in the big picture, I've run them a hundred miles before, when the oppourtunity comes, take action!
That's exactly what I was thinking. Put your chains on and roll.
That's what I was thinking too if you got the chains throw them shitz on bro and roll with it
hell most big companies only allowed chains to get us to the nearest safe haven . they don't allow us run in winter conditions. if you gotta chain up you don't drive.
@@jamesozment1 you're referring to current companies or companies in days of old?
@@ksteelo77 current companies. cr England i know for a fact but with that company the dm's wanted those boneses so they pushed us to run no matter what ,but company policy is not to drive in winter conditions. the only time i shut down was when i wanted an excuse to screw off and go see that big boobed waitress at the TA in rawlings
Brother your patience is only surpassed by your knowledge and character. Good job brother.
Thank you very much
Oh, yes. Gotta love that 65mph Swift tractor. That's one thing I certainly do NOT miss about driving for them. I DO miss their policy of unilaterally respecting my decisions to shut down in poor weather, though...
Having a truck with double lockers and traction control for snow conditions and chains is a must. You're comment on how the cops treated you show how much truck driver are hated in general. You could invest in automatic chain drops.
On a truck that I planned to keep for a decade or more I would highly consider automatic chains but this is not my ideal truck and I will not be keeping it permanently so I’m going to pass on the automatic chains. I’m hoping to have a new truck within the next couple of years
I have a helper axle. After getting stuck in colo I modified the air system so I can dump the air bags on the helper axle from the cab independant of the drive axle. Overloads the drive axle technically but the spot traction becomes better than two drive axles IMO. Has got me thru black ice a couple times and has got me out of parking lots where others couldn't move. Try it! Safe travels..
I feel like lessons were learned and you won’t find yourself in that situation again. It’s admirable to share your story.
Good story to remind people of what its really like to be a Driver.
I’m conflicted to say “great story” because of all the Murphy’s Law stuff you experienced...but, great story none the less! Please stay safe and hopefully you have a good winter trucking season. I look forward to more experience’s for you to share. Take care
Thank you Patrick
Good thing you made it... the homies from AAT carriers are running those dummy axles... no bueno... my bro always hits up the state transportation site where ever he’s at during inclimate weather as an extra precaution
Glad you made it through safely. Yes we depend on others to know what the conditions are ahead.
im carrying studs for now on cordless screw gun and go at it
Man, I’m glad that you’re okay. Sorry to hear that it was a crap shoot of a night. Get home to the family. Lord knows you need it
Thanks Jordan
Well said man
What a nightmare. Every driver needs to ask themselves if they are prepared to face these circumstances. Sick or injured, broken down in bad weather, in the misdle of nowhere while missing your kids birthday or your anniversary. No place for pretenders.
It’s certainly not for the faint of heart
@@DrivenTrucking I've had perfectly sane people ride with me one time around DC beltway and say to me at the end of the day, "You're fucking crazy. You know that. Right?"
Nice that the hero cops were a big help serving and protecting themselves as usual
I'm from Rawlins. Had I not grown up there, I wouldn't be such an excellent winter driver. That being said, I-80 from Laramie to Rawlins and 287, Casper to Rawlins, are terrifying roads that I will not drive on September thru mid March. Roads in the town of Rawlins are exceptionally terrible and I pray you're never stuck there too.
I'm unsure what you haul, and even if it's something I don't use, thank you. Thank you for risking so much in weather like that. I'm glad you're okay.
Fault is for the lawyers, courtesy and awareness of surroundings are essential
This is why I was so glad that I ran a dedicated run from Atlanta to Los Angeles because I knew how good I had it, as opposed to running up there which I've had plenty of. One of my first dedicated runs was from Anderson SC to Portland OR, then deadhead down to L.A.
Do a drop & hook and head back to s.c. with a once a month diversion to Ogden Utah from L.A. for 4 pallets of BMW airbags, then to SC.
If it snows dont go... glad your safe
That swift truck sitting in the background along with this story makes me think of that movie final destination.
Swift was not wrong for being dumb,
However , not listening to your gut feeling, and pushing it for the extra 35 - 55 miles to hit your goal ? Cost you all of this ?
You thought you should have pulled off at that truck stop just a little earlier, and you pushed on,
You are very articulate, but your actions has to catch up with your words !!!
That is the difference successful Truckers, and guys that quit.
If you ever think you are pushing it, then you are pushing it which = gambling.
That is what Vegas is built on,
All those beautiful chandeliers, carpet, paintings, and beautiful buildings, is built on miscalculations, and peoples desire to push it ,
Vegas and tow truck drivers make a fortune from people's greed of pushing the odds stacked against them
You now have earned wisdom, use it,
Great Channel, keep on keeping it real. 👍
PS, this was a great video, I learned three things , 👍👍👍
(1). Have a spare chain adjuster tool , in my magic bag.
(2). Get a few 4 or 5 of those star bungee cords.
(3). Listen to your gut, during bad weather, error on the side of safety,
it does not have to be you , as stupid, and dumb, are plentiful,
dont join the bushell
pushing it = loss of truck, loss of license; complete loss of months and months of trying to get another truck,
fighting with insurance companies, and possible lawsuits,
I think you covered it all sir
Great heartfelt story, don't beat yourself up too much, remember, hindsight is always 20:20.
Currently working on getting my CDL training. I've driven autos thru blizzards, but this is a whole different world. Thank you for the education, even though it scares the crap out of me at the same time. Managing stress, using sound judgement, and knowing when NOT to drive are key. I'll definitely keep this story in mind, and again, thanks for the info.
Good luck to you
@@DrivenTrucking, just passed all CDL A exams, and will be getting FedMed and tractor training in 4 weeks. I'll be following your site down the road. Thanks again.
This is why I stay on my Laredo Texas route from Southern Ontario
That swift trailer might have had an intermittent light issue with the trailer.
Things can change in an instant...Always got to be watching for changing road conditions..Thank you for the video..Have a Blessed A Day..
Can you install aftermarket forward-looking radar like newer trucks use in the adaptive cruise control systems?
YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE over 35 to 40 mph in that Weather Condition
If you drive at 50/60 on snow and ice fully loaded you only have yourself to blame if you lose control and crash. Drive slower your stopping distance is massively increased, but too many truckers are obsessed with covering miles. Basically greed is the cause of many truck crashes.
Sorry to hear about that Driven. That is one reason I avoid Wyoming during fall, winter, and early spring
I will be as well
Wyoming ain’t no joke.... I got stuck the night of the 25th and 26th in Evanston, I-80 was closed eastbound. Even after it opened, it was still ugly in a lot of spots. They don’t do much to clean their roads up, never have.
Glad you made it safely. 👍
It seems to be pretty bad this year
I felt this deep in my bones.. great video. I don’t know what else to say. As a truck driver and having those nerves at times and breathing and keeping cool is key. Loved it you earned my follow for this video
Retired, 40+ yrs, sea to sea and 13 western mix. I never drove a non-tandem drive truck. I always had chains for all four drivers and extra tools for those cam tighteners and lots of bungies. You have to be prepared for the worst always. You made some right choices and some wrong choices. In my humble opinion, if you got as upset and shaky as you describe, you may want to change jobs or at least when and where you drive.
Well God bless ya brother I couldn't have maintained myself like you did be safe out there and Merry Christmas
Thank you and same to you
That swift driver probably just started driving
You confirmed that I made the right choice that night. I was in a little sportscar westbound I-80 Nebraska that evening, and looking forward to seeing Wyoming for the first time. Just before the border I was not liking the looks of the weather ahead, and turned around and down into Colorado instead. For all your trouble, glad you made it out too.
Thank you Ed
I’m glad you made it through. Super-singles I’ve never run. It’s a wonder you didn’t get stuck for sure. It’s not just Wyoming, but from Cheyenne to Rock Springs and each individual section in between, you can run into a situation like that all the way from now till June
Wow! Glad you're ok brother.. I know you've talked about your truck and why you run that setup but with running the northwest as much as you seem to do have you thought of another truck with working second drive axle and not super singles? Stay safe!
As uh student wit CR England I had 2 navig8 tha 11 Western in what they say wuz tha worst winter on record @ tha end of 09' n2 2010. I can rememba how my jaw dropd when I came ova tha hill on tha 15 headn SLC & all I saw wuz white. I got my snow wing instantly & made uh decision afta cn so many tractors & trailers in ditches that I aint drivin' in that kinda weather or gunna b usin chains eva. I thought 2 years of that wuz adequ8. Afta that it wuz mostly tha 10 4 me mayb uh short stint on tha 40 & I rarely do tha Eastern seaboard. They'd hafta throw uh phat "bag" 4 me 2 take that trip....✌🏽😐❤
The times when I used to drive 70mph on snowy roads going through Wyoming, Nebraska or Iowa are long gone. As of today, because of stories like this, when I see the road is snow covered or is going to start snowing, I'm stopped till the freeway is all clear. Because i know for sure accidents are going to happen.
I am glad you made it I am truck driver been doing it for 35 years have been there and have seen enough hang in there
Being a truck driver isn't easy lots of stress I hate getting sent up north or east always crazy weather
Im glad you’re okay, may God be with you always! I thought I was the only one that would semi panic in these situations because I’m a young girl but I’m more settled to know that this happens to everyone, even the experienced men truck drivers. Thanks for a good video :)
We're glad you stayed safe. Thanks for sharing your story. Have a good winter season of driving!
Your recount of what could have been “The very worst ever”, had me squirming like crazy. I can guarantee there must have been many truckers who, if not injured or dead, who vowed to get out of the business. Thanks for a super Thanksgiving reason we must all say “thanks “ and mean it. Dave in Phoenix Arizona USA.
Thank you Dave
i feel ya brother, I had a similar experience headed to Seattle when they closed Snoqualmie Pass I got stuck trying to get back on the interstate from the entrance ramp after about a half hour of trying finally made it and ended up going back to Moses Lake and just shut it down until they reopened the highway the next afternoon.
Weekend after Thanksgiving 2019: I'm at the Wyoming port of entry at the I-80 eastbound Utah border. Place is stuffed with trucks. Interstate is closed ahead, from exit 6 (my intended fuel stop) to exit 91 (near my intended pickup). Negative 5 degrees and my bunk heater stops working overnight! Woke up freezing! More frustrating: It stays on once I fire up a couple of times and then sit in the driver's seat. Why couldn't it have done that before the truck became a deep freezer?!? Lol. (Loving the trucking life, but hating the 2018 Freightliner Cascadia Smartway Espar system.)
I’m sorry to hear that, I hope you get out of there soon
Run kerosene through it every now and then. It will help to reduce the carbon buildup.
@@chazparish, thanks for that!