In 2003 i was an OTR driver and had an experience in Jersey I'll never forget. I exited I-80 in some town while looking for my customer. About a mile into town (at 1am), i come to an intersection that has low bridge signs on all 4 corners. I got myself trapped. A tow truck driver had seen me driving through town and decided to follow me. At the intersection I'm stopped with my thumb up my butt as he walked up to my door. He asked where i was going and if he could help. I told him the name of my shipper, and, miraculously he knew exactly where it was, 15 miles away. I got off at an exit with an identical street name to my customer location, just far too early. Not only did he tell me how to get there, he blocked the intersection so i could pull up, turn, back up, then turn back the way I came. Then he led me the whole 15 miles to my customer! I was 23 years old and I still remember that guy. There are good people out there.
We need more people like you. Honestly dude you have my total respect. Been driving 7 years and lemme tell you. You are truly a rare gem. Thanks for helping my fellow driver.
Hi, I'm a truck driver and have gotten into similar situations especially early on in my career. One such as this in NY and a very well dressed gentleman in a very nice Lexus helped me find my way off of a parkway. There's not many like you and him out there. So I just wanted to let you know how great a thing you did for this poor guy. Thanks for being a good guy especially when most people would have just blown their horns and flipped him the bird...or video taped him hitting a low overpass for a TH-cam video. Anyways, sorry for the long comment and stay cool bud!! Thanks 😊
What a guy!!!! I’m an OTR truck driver and even with all the planning and following of posted signs this happens…. Traffic gets overwhelming and we’re only human. Nothing worse than realizing you have no idea where you are or how to get out of the situation. You’re one in a million man thank you for being so kind!! 💕
Appreciate your kindness sir, never being in a situation like that when I’m New York but thank you for helping us. I have so much love and respect for you sir.
The hardest part driving a tractor trailer on the cross Bronx is trying to get over to the major deegan. NO ONE let's you over, you literally have to just cut drivers off and force them to let you in.
That one is pretty bad. The really hard part is going from the major deegan southbound over to the 95 southbound across the GWB. Gotta cross two lanes of traffic to get to the upper level.
I am an OTR truck driver (but I'm from NY) and we as truck drivers thank you and appreciate you helping one of our brothers.By the way,he didn't have to take the Major Deegan/RFK to get to Long Island.He should have stayed on the Cross Bronx and taken that to either The ThrogsNeck or The Whitestone to The L.I.E. (I495) 👍🏾
As a trucker, we really appreciate people like you. The problem with trucker apps is that someone (often locals) has to go into that program and manually imput the best route. Low Bridges aren't allways marked for example. It takes the kindness of others to get us to our destination while obeying traffic laws (and not getting into a situation where we need to do something stupid like back 1/4 mile down a one way road.
Sir you are a hero . Im a OTR driver too and I know trucks are not allowed on NY parkways . That's why i always route my self before I go into NY the night before. Drivers ; we have this great tool called GPS that allows us to see road per road live and up close , use it and you will never have a problem. Once again sir thank you for helping a lost driver in NY city.
I'm not sure how I came across this video but and you're a good guy I started driving truck back in 1988 from Florida up through New York the Fulton fish market then mass and it's a damn good thing I had my Uncle with me because we were going through there and I was scared of just being in the passenger seat
You are the nicest person in the big city that actually helps a driver instead of just watching them driving in to trouble which is easily done I delivered many times there especially hunts point and the meat district by pier 45
It is much appreciated when someone credits us and knows about how hard we work, the difficulty and extreme stress that can be at times. Everything you are saying should be thought to everyone when getting their license, regardless of the kind.
Tashi Delek and Namaste 🙏 ! I was looking for truckers and wanna be trucker one day and I found your clip and made me right away subscribed and liked because you are man with golden heart kind humble compassionate wow I have no words . This is what we need in this world right now helping to others who needs help . You took your precious time and helped him wow god bless you and your whole family sir 🙏🙏🙏. God is always watching you because of your good deeds.
I had to deliver a load in Brooklyn and my truck GPS still lead me to failure 😞 😂 New York and Philadelphia need to get it together . But brotha you are a good man I pray much blessing to you. New Yorkers helped me back into a building and gave all em 20 bucks 🤣
Really appreciate what you're doing here and hope you do more. From my limited experience (driving through the bronx a few times, Brooklyn once) I know how tricky it is. I originally subscribed for your urbex of old bridges and walkways though. Hoping to see more of that.
I’ve been once in a similar situation and very thankful to a driver told me to follow him thank you to all you guys who help and understand what mean a truck driver is a big boy and hard to drive in some routes thank you 🙏
Buddy let me tell you, you are awesome. You are one of the few people that feel for us as truck drivers. You are so professional in helping us as Truck drivers. I been to hundreds and hundreds of customers in the USA but never been to New York. Thank you very much for helping us. God bless you buddy.
Hey I just want to say thank you for helping this guy. The closest to the northeast I've gotten was Philadelphia, and I can only imagine it's even worse in New York. Thank you again
Thank you for helping truck drivers. I don't go to New York anymore but when I did I found myself turned around quit a few times, and that was before GPS.
Hey bro, a lot of thanks to help the truck driver I am going to move from DR to NYC in the truck driver business, and I am definitely gonna be in this type of situation, learning a lot with your vídeo
thank you! i will be driving our truck in that exact spot tomorrow morning- i will stay to the left!!! and thank you for helping that guy and everyone else you take your time to help- pay it forward!!!!
Thank you from a trucker, really you are one of a few people that understand and help truckers is not an easy job and with some one like you out there specially in ny city is a very good news...
I PRAISE you !! You are a good person ! I've been knee deep in the hoopla in NYC and it's nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo fun. I certainly don't miss my produce days in Hunts Point. But I have run into NY'ers that have helped me get my bearings straight. Thank you for what you are doing 👍
derek7521 I agree bro, I don’t miss my produce days to Huntspoint either. Driving the the Bronx city was tense to say the least. What a weird place to put a distribution center🤦🏿♂️🤦🏿♂️
Thanks for what you did I'm a truck driver 2 OTR but I started out driving in New York so I know which highways to take and what highways not to take can't thank you enough
Thank you, Chicago has an express lane i94 heading west from Indiana side. No trucks allowed and also lake shore drive they're not allowed. We need to clone you in every city to help the outside drivers from making mistakes
I've been driving big truck for 18 years, and i am moved by your understanding, just this morning i had to make 3 u-turns on country roads because of a detour just out side my home terminal. Thank you for helping that driver, thank you so much, and many blessings to you and your family.
Lucky bastard meeting a guy like you! 👍 On the other hand, driving a semi myself, reading the road signs would help immensely! It's also not new that ALL Parkways in NY are prohibited for trucks! Many drivers rely so much on that new technology they have forgotten how to read signs and think! On a last note: I got lost in NYC years ago myself. Long before GPS devices. I have never set foot in that crap hole again and never will! 🤣
Thank you for this informative video. I am not a truck driver but I do support them. I am the guy when a trucker needs to change lanes, I will slow down (speed limit) and signal for them to cut in front of me. I will share your video on my FB page so more people will understand that the truck driver is not deliberately slowing traffic down. Some times, he just needs some help on where to go.
I'm also driver from Canada and make this trip once and that was my last trip to NY . You are so kind and nice person. Only few people understand problem facing truckers every day behind the wheel.🙏
Man I wish I would have met you the first time I went to the meat market in the Bronx, your an amazing person to help us drivers out like that. God bless
Keep it up God ovulusly put you there to help people you are an angle thank you for respecting truck drivers God bless you and your family over and out
You are a awesome guy...thanks for your help as I am a truck driver myself...help is always appreciated accidents do happen unknowingly and people now are just robots and first thing they do is instantly stop and video for commercial views...
💪🏻Awesome!💪🏻 Thanks man, we need more motorists like you. I drive on 287 all the time to 95 or 684 and not as bad as that video you showed me. Although one time, I was trying to merge over on 95 to head to 78 and couldn’t because of heavy traffic at speed limit. Last second decision, I drove where it said “cars only” because I had no other choice. I thought something was going to happen and it was a smooth ride. This happened on the George Washington Bridge and I was shook but okay. Eventually I merged right back to where I need to be to head towards 78.
In 2003 i was an OTR driver and had an experience in Jersey I'll never forget. I exited I-80 in some town while looking for my customer. About a mile into town (at 1am), i come to an intersection that has low bridge signs on all 4 corners. I got myself trapped. A tow truck driver had seen me driving through town and decided to follow me. At the intersection I'm stopped with my thumb up my butt as he walked up to my door. He asked where i was going and if he could help. I told him the name of my shipper, and, miraculously he knew exactly where it was, 15 miles away. I got off at an exit with an identical street name to my customer location, just far too early. Not only did he tell me how to get there, he blocked the intersection so i could pull up, turn, back up, then turn back the way I came. Then he led me the whole 15 miles to my customer! I was 23 years old and I still remember that guy. There are good people out there.
We need more people like you. Honestly dude you have my total respect. Been driving 7 years and lemme tell you. You are truly a rare gem. Thanks for helping my fellow driver.
My thoughts exactly.
Exactly
💪❤💪
You are an Angel from a fellow driver to another THANK YOU VERY MUCH
An angel
I’ll NEVER deliver to NYC! If I did I’d call this guy,and pay him to route me in,and out.
This isn't delivering to NYC. This is just taking 95 through
Thank you! Wish every New Yorker was like you. I keep my truck off the east coast. You're a great help
I agree. Because I've seen too many instances where New Yorkers act in the exact opposite way, and not just towards truckers.
Hi, I'm a truck driver and have gotten into similar situations especially early on in my career.
One such as this in NY and a very well dressed gentleman in a very nice Lexus helped me find my way off of a parkway. There's not many like you and him out there. So I just wanted to let you know how great a thing you did for this poor guy. Thanks for being a good guy especially when most people would have just blown their horns and flipped him the bird...or video taped him hitting a low overpass for a TH-cam video.
Anyways, sorry for the long comment and stay cool bud!!
Thanks 😊
You are the reason why some of us love to drive and Make sure we’re able to deliver! We LOVE PEOPLE LIKE YOU!
THANK YOU!!!🎉❤
What a guy!!!! I’m an OTR truck driver and even with all the planning and following of posted signs this happens…. Traffic gets overwhelming and we’re only human. Nothing worse than realizing you have no idea where you are or how to get out of the situation. You’re one in a million man thank you for being so kind!! 💕
Thank you for helping a driver. They support everything we have and are in America. You are a good person!!!
This guy is a really good guy I really appreciate your kindness sir.
Appreciate your kindness sir, never being in a situation like that when I’m New York but thank you for helping us. I have so much love and respect for you sir.
That’s exactly what we need to do help truckers navigate the NYC highway system.
The hardest part driving a tractor trailer on the cross Bronx is trying to get over to the major deegan. NO ONE let's you over, you literally have to just cut drivers off and force them to let you in.
Very nice person you are for helping a fellow trucker
All the time 😂😂😂!!
Take the cuomo bridge !! Tampa see bridge same name , let’s stress full
That one is pretty bad.
The really hard part is going from the major deegan southbound over to the 95 southbound across the GWB. Gotta cross two lanes of traffic to get to the upper level.
It’s been hammered into our soul that if you’re in a semi truck parkways are a living hell. You are a gift from the gods for doing this for buddy here
Imagine a country where politicians wanted to help everyday people as much as this guy.
I am an OTR truck driver (but I'm from NY) and we as truck drivers thank you and appreciate you helping one of our brothers.By the way,he didn't have to take the Major Deegan/RFK to get to Long Island.He should have stayed on the Cross Bronx and taken that to either The ThrogsNeck or The Whitestone to The L.I.E. (I495) 👍🏾
What to say that hasn't been said...
Thanx for helping a colleague.
You sir a good people
These are the heroes we need as a truck driver
As a trucker, we really appreciate people like you. The problem with trucker apps is that someone (often locals) has to go into that program and manually imput the best route. Low Bridges aren't allways marked for example. It takes the kindness of others to get us to our destination while obeying traffic laws (and not getting into a situation where we need to do something stupid like back 1/4 mile down a one way road.
You're amazing my man! I've been driving OTR for five years now and just want to tell you, you're 1 in a million! ❤✌
What a great guy you are,thax from all of us who drive.M
That’s mighty courteous of you to help him.
You're one awesome man!!! Thank you so much, my friend.
Thank you so much for helping that driver we really appreciate that for understand being truck driver
I normally don't comment on videos but damn you're a good man for helping this guy.
Sir you are a hero .
Im a OTR driver too and I know trucks are not allowed on NY parkways .
That's why i always route my self before I go into NY the night before.
Drivers ; we have this great tool called GPS that allows us to see road per road live and up close , use it and you will never have a problem.
Once again sir thank you for helping a lost driver in NY city.
You are a great person. I did OTR for 3 years and NYC was my nightmare
It's such a great feeling to be living among heroes like you. Lots of respect and admiration from island Jamaica.
Appreciate your help. We OTR drivers need more kind people like you. Specifically around NYC. Respect. Just passed I95 successfully from NYC to NJ
Thank you was just on long Island may 14 . You are the man❤ we all need more MEN like you thank you
Good bless you man for helping out the fellow trucker. A lot of people have no idea how stressful it is to get stuck driving 18 wheeler.
Dude,that's really cool of you.When I was OTR I thanked God for guys like yourself!
What a GREAT guy you are to help us out!! It is GREATLY appreciated!!
Be safe brother
I'm not sure how I came across this video but and you're a good guy I started driving truck back in 1988 from Florida up through New York the Fulton fish market then mass and it's a damn good thing I had my Uncle with me because we were going through there and I was scared of just being in the passenger seat
You are an angel . I'm an otr trucker and it can be very overwhelming getting into big city deliveries.. thanks for being a great guy !
Thank you sir. Not a good feeling to get in this situation. You helped this guy out tremendously. 👍
What a great man!!! You are appreciated and loved!!!!! May God Bless You!!!
Thank you, Joe for being so helpful to so many in so many different ways. You are a God-send and pure in your quest to help others in need.
I only have respect for you dude, thanks for doing this it means the world to us.
You are the nicest person in the big city that actually helps a driver instead of just watching them driving in to trouble which is easily done I delivered many times there especially hunts point and the meat district by pier 45
Thank you so much for trying to help a truck driver out God bless you sir
It is much appreciated when someone credits us and knows about how hard we work, the difficulty and extreme stress that can be at times. Everything you are saying should be thought to everyone when getting their license, regardless of the kind.
Such a nice and thoughtful thing to do.
Tashi Delek and Namaste 🙏 ! I was looking for truckers and wanna be trucker one day and I found your clip and made me right away subscribed and liked because you are man with golden heart kind humble compassionate wow I have no words . This is what we need in this world right now helping to others who needs help . You took your precious time and helped him wow god bless you and your whole family sir 🙏🙏🙏. God is always watching you because of your good deeds.
I had to deliver a load in Brooklyn and my truck GPS still lead me to failure 😞 😂 New York and Philadelphia need to get it together . But brotha you are a good man I pray much blessing to you. New Yorkers helped me back into a building and gave all em 20 bucks 🤣
What brand was your CMV GPS ? Please let me know so I never buy it
Really appreciate what you're doing here and hope you do more. From my limited experience (driving through the bronx a few times, Brooklyn once) I know how tricky it is. I originally subscribed for your urbex of old bridges and walkways though. Hoping to see more of that.
Thank you for always trying to help us out in NY! The driver should have never used his damn phone. Thank you for helping!
Thank you so much for helping him out..truckers life is very hard and very few people understand that..
Good person
God bless you for help him
I’ve been once in a similar situation and very thankful to a driver told me to follow him thank you to all you guys who help and understand what mean a truck driver is a big boy and hard to drive in some routes thank you 🙏
Buddy let me tell you, you are awesome.
You are one of the few people that feel for us as truck drivers.
You are so professional in helping us as Truck drivers.
I been to hundreds and hundreds of customers in the USA but never been to New York.
Thank you very much for helping us.
God bless you buddy.
Thank you sir! You are amazing for this ❤
You are a Godsend. Thanks for helping us out.
Hey I just want to say thank you for helping this guy. The closest to the northeast I've gotten was Philadelphia, and I can only imagine it's even worse in New York. Thank you again
This guy is a guardian angel! Got my subscribe
Thank you for helping truck drivers. I don't go to New York anymore but when I did I found myself turned around quit a few times, and that was before GPS.
I drove for years over the road and never in NYC it's also known as Hell
How did you never have to go there..i had to on my 3rd trip when i started otr..i was gonna quit ..bc it was hell...lol
I promise ya
Hey bro, a lot of thanks to help the truck driver I am going to move from DR to NYC in the truck driver business, and I am definitely gonna be in this type of situation, learning a lot with your vídeo
Thank you for what you do. 👍
You are the best!!! Thank you for all you do !!!
Love this video. Thank you for helping him
Thank you sir for helping this fellow driver
thank you! i will be driving our truck in that exact spot tomorrow morning- i will stay to the left!!! and thank you for helping that guy and everyone else you take your time to help- pay it forward!!!!
Thank you from a trucker, really you are one of a few people that understand and help truckers is not an easy job and with some one like you out there specially in ny city is a very good news...
I PRAISE you !!
You are a good person !
I've been knee deep in the hoopla in NYC and it's nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo fun.
I certainly don't miss my produce days in Hunts Point.
But I have run into NY'ers that have helped me get my bearings straight.
Thank you for what you are doing 👍
derek7521
I agree bro, I don’t miss my produce days to Huntspoint either. Driving the the Bronx city was tense to say the least. What a weird place to put a distribution center🤦🏿♂️🤦🏿♂️
Just came across this video. I’m now. I’m a local trucker, thank you for helping this driver out. We need more people like you!
Wish there were more people like you, not just in the north east but everywhere, you're a big help.
Thanks for what you did I'm a truck driver 2 OTR but I started out driving in New York so I know which highways to take and what highways not to take can't thank you enough
GOD BLESS YOU. YOU'RE 😇. WE NEED MORE good people like you .thanks.
My respects to you sir we need more people like you in this crazy world! Love the video!
there need to be more like you out there you my friend are a hero
As a trucker who drives nyc you’re an amazing person.
Thank you, Chicago has an express lane i94 heading west from Indiana side. No trucks allowed and also lake shore drive they're not allowed. We need to clone you in every city to help the outside drivers from making mistakes
You're amazing. I just became a driver and this warms my heart.
I've been driving big truck for 18 years, and i am moved by your understanding, just this morning i had to make 3 u-turns on country roads because of a detour just out side my home terminal. Thank you for helping that driver, thank you so much, and many blessings to you and your family.
Good man thank you so much for helping the first ters
Lucky bastard meeting a guy like you! 👍 On the other hand, driving a semi myself, reading the road signs would help immensely! It's also not new that ALL Parkways in NY are prohibited for trucks! Many drivers rely so much on that new technology they have forgotten how to read signs and think! On a last note: I got lost in NYC years ago myself. Long before GPS devices. I have never set foot in that crap hole again and never will! 🤣
Thank you for this informative video. I am not a truck driver but I do support them. I am the guy when a trucker needs to change lanes, I will slow down (speed limit) and signal for them to cut in front of me. I will share your video on my FB page so more people will understand that the truck driver is not deliberately slowing traffic down. Some times, he just needs some help on where to go.
I'm also driver from Canada and make this trip once and that was my last trip to NY . You are so kind and nice person. Only few people understand problem facing truckers every day behind the wheel.🙏
Great job you are the best 👌.
Thank you very much! God bless you Sir!
You sir...are a good man!! I used to hate going into the city unless its a delivery between 12am-3am
Man I wish I would have met you the first time I went to the meat market in the Bronx, your an amazing person to help us drivers out like that. God bless
Your a good man hats off sir
From a trucker myself thank you sir! This world needs more people like you. God bless you
Sir,you are an angel. Driveing big rigs for 30 years. Nyc is my nightmare.
Aloha from Hawaii thank you for your video .
You sir are a great person. A lot of people are just nervous to ask people for directions than you.
Keep it up God ovulusly put you there to help people you are an angle thank you for respecting truck drivers God bless you and your family over and out
Hey I appreciate that alot
Thanks Joe we need more people like you
God bless you sir for helping us truckers. I’ve been to New York twice but carefully. It can be headache
I never go through NYC.
I go the long way over the TZ bridge.
You are a awesome guy...thanks for your help as I am a truck driver myself...help is always appreciated accidents do happen unknowingly and people now are just robots and first thing they do is instantly stop and video for commercial views...
thanks you very much
You're very literally one in a million. People like you give me hope to keep going.
Great vid👍🏾
God bless you!
💪🏻Awesome!💪🏻 Thanks man, we need more motorists like you. I drive on 287 all the time to 95 or 684 and not as bad as that video you showed me. Although one time, I was trying to merge over on 95 to head to 78 and couldn’t because of heavy traffic at speed limit. Last second decision, I drove where it said “cars only” because I had no other choice. I thought something was going to happen and it was a smooth ride. This happened on the George Washington Bridge and I was shook but okay. Eventually I merged right back to where I need to be to head towards 78.
We've all been there, be safe out there drive.
You’re an awesome human being!