Driving these big rigs is a science. Give them plenty of room and pay attention to the road in front of you. They do a heck of a job. Thanks to every one of you who do this for a living and help keep this world spinning. You are appreciated. ❤
Passing them in most of BC where one has to pass into oncoming is a bit of a skill too. Most people pull in way too close to a semi it should be obvious to any halfways skilled driver even if you dont know about semis that a vehicle that size will take a long time to stop. I dont usually care to pass anyone in the winter though unless they literally cant do more than 20. As dangerous as the Coq run is there are way scarier mountain passes that dont have nice multi lane freeways on them. Id never want to be a trucker on the Salmo-Creston that road is unsafe at any speed, unsafe in all conditions, ive seen even small cars use the runaway lane on that one. Luckily there is a bypass but it involves a ferry and they dont like lots of semis using the limited capacity.
Literally everything I own, (car, furniture, clothes, etc) comes to the west coast by truck. And I thank you, profusely, for the job that you do. Safe travels always.
Thanks for the video. I seem to remember it's about a 14 km stretch over the summit that can be downright scary during winter conditions. As others have mentioned, it needs to be driven responsibly, preferably with winter tires.
That was nerve racking for me. That is way I don't travel. Also, this is way I watch videos to see places that I have never or will never see. Thank you . Glad you are safe and stay safe. Ontario Canada
Well done Sam and thank you so much for all your information. Have heard so much about that amazing piece of High Way and just how Dangerous it can be with all the Weather you guys go through to get the freight through. Long time Aussie trucker from Way back. Aussie.
I love watching "highway thru hell!" I have it on Netflix and watch it every couple of months. Truck drivers have my respect. We wouldn't have anything in this world without them! I give them enough space at an intersection, I let them know in plenty of time when I have to turn, little stuff like that is my way of making their lives a little easier & showing them I am very thankful for what they do for me! I can't count how many times I am sitting at an intersection & people don't move, they expect the truck to not hit them! Seriously? Come on people use common sense!!!! I want to give a huge THANK YOU to all of the truck drivers, I really appreciate you guys!!! I also have an uncle who used to drive truck until health issues got in the way of that. Be safe guys!!!
Baby Boo Thank you for the recognition. It can be very scary at times but when you get paid by the mile or have a time sensitive load you push it. I've run the rock pile for over 40 years with no rollovers or accidents. I err on the side of caution always but still get the load delivered. The only video on my channel is coming back to Calgary from Fort McMurray through a snowstorm if you'd like to check it out. When I shot the video I'd just passed the 4th semi in the ditch and it was about 8AM. I'd been driving all night, mostly in low range and was still about an hour from Edmonton. South of Edmonton around Leduc the wind was so bad I passed a semi on it's side and a couple of pickups pulling trailers rolled over but was too busy to film it because my empty trailer was trying to pass me. No shit. Tomorrow I get up at 5AM and do it again.
Recently, I saw a truck destroyed on the Saluda grade run away ramp here in North Carolina . Truck was literally buried in the sand of ramp.. I'm in total Awe how you guys drive this type of grades. I cannot even ride over them without closing my eyes. Prayers for safety for all truckers. Bless u all
I gotta say my father was a truck driver for many years! Toronto to vancouver to usa to where ever i have road in his truck many times and was scared shitless in the mountanins and the coqahalla !
I enjoyed the ride. I always wanted to ride in a semi. Lol. But not in nasty weather. When I was younger, it didn't bother me. you drive good.have safe trips always
NICE DRIVING DRIVER " SAM "... Man it's been years since pulling a 40' flat deck from Coquitlam to hope and then up 3 towards westbank. I would finish my afternoon Dock foreman job for GlenCoe around 11pm , then have a quick wash and load my truck to hit the road. This was in the late 80's early 90's where the manager ( I believe his name was Dale and her name was Cathy ) would say drive or your fired and so many of us just hopped behind the wheel and off we went. The quietness of the Hope Princeton was always my favorite run ( Well at least til I got used to it lol ) but at the start it was white knuckle's doing 60km til I got my snow legs hahahaha.. Went to gravel trucks after that for about 3 years and ended up in Health and Safety for more money and safer work but I sure get a craving for the stick when I watch you guys doing the do.. Cheers to all drivers out there even the automatics hahahahaha Be safe from Vancouver Island Canada
You sir have all my respect. Thats a steep hill. Ive driven that stretch in a tiny car in light rain and its scary enough for me hehe. That looks nasty. Safe driving to ya!
Great video! We just came down the slammer yesterday in my 1997 Ford F-350 crew, roads were slushy but otherwise good for all! But prior to that brake check you had pulled out of a few kilometres back there’s flashing speeds signs indicating to do 90 K/MH and trucks use right lane only, the speed signs are for ALL vehicles but I noticed a tractor trailer in the hammer lane passing a rig behind me and and then passing me and cutting over to the number 1 lane in front of me tossing up rocks and debris which cracked my windshield! He then pulls into the brake check area and I followed him , I parked ahead of him and approached him and simply asked him , do you know the speed limit coming down the hill? His answer was 110k/mh!!!! I pointed out no you passed two flashing speed signs indicating 90! And that you are to stay in lane one! And thanks for taking out my windshield! He just shrugged his shoulders and said look at my windshield! Really??? I’ve have 32 years of being a professional driver and have seen it all but this NEWBIE took the cake! Safe travels trucker and once again great video!👍
I have diesel in my blood too lol we have the grim reaper riding shotgun all the time and we love chatting with him times like this coming down a mountain in a winter storm, it makes you feel alive sometimes 😂🤣
Not bad, great view great road, I drive here in Baja California Mexico. I use to drive in the states, drove in rain, snow, sand storm, & black ice... I respect the road, I don't fear it, just respect & you'll be ok...
Amen. Healthy respect rather than fear, is called for in many of life's situations- if one cares to truly experience it. I've travelled doing emergency service on large institutional and industrial equipment, living out of a suitcase and service truck. When the troops close the roads I always found a back way-- and made the trip (except for one time where I ended up stuck in a hotel across the street from a truck stop for 3 days in '86. Vowed that it would never happen again. Although I have been invited to, and accepted invitations to, clients homes when way out in the middle of nowhere and it was hours to the nearest town with accomodations) It's beautiful in the Appalachian and Allegheny areas when Mother Nature decides it's going to snow--- When home, I staffed THE REAL big red trucks- Rescues with cutters, spreaders, rams, air bags, cribbing, etc.; as well as our medics, engines, tankers, aerials, brush trucks, and technical rescue/dive trucks -(to 'unwind' after dealing with architects and engineers) Was threatened with arrest by a young punk troop back when the medical helicopters began flying and we set up an LZ to get a critical patient airlifted out. (which I also had the privilege of flying with). He was upset that we shut down HIS highway. Didn't work out well for him after his post commander arrived and insisted he apologize.Yes, life is more important than traffic Barney. Have seen stuff nobody should ever see. These fools that don't slow down in adverse conditions should have their licenses immediately revoked. Every year we have multi-vehical pileups due to boneheads plowing along at highway speed WHEN THEY CANT SEE WHAT IS IN FRONT IF THEM. Then we have to wait on the coroner to come out and say "yup, they're dead" before we can pack up and let the other trucks do their job. My other 'unwinding' is boating Chesapeake Bay and lakes Erie and Michigan. Have done so since before all of the electronic gadgets. Common sense and dead reckoning. When the bite is on we're out--- often times in weather very few others would consider getting underway in. God bless and safe journey---
Reminds me the first truck I drove that came out with electric windshield wipers instead of air,it was snowing like crazy and the breakers burned out snow piled up on the window wasn't much fun I've always preferred air wipers ever since
I run that shyt for years. Love to sit at Brittany creek rest area on top of the coke and running thru the mountains to Calgary and Edmonton was a pleasure. Then empty to Jamestown ND and load a Cisco long Island and back to Columbus to grab the same Canada. Great circle that took 2 weeks 👍👍
I was going down a mountain in Idaho I believe, 6 axles grossing 86k with permit, 20mph was all I could with Jake on and not riding my brake. Can't imagine doing that in these conditions, congrats to those who do.
Lovely snowshed hill , spent three hours there one night , waiting as they cleared the snow so we could drive up the freaking hill , but once over the hump the highway is clearer of snow ,
You were heading W towards Hope right? Love that road. However never driven in the snow there and never driven a truck (yet). Looks hectic, but man do I love those vibes. Appreciate this video, great commentary and great driving!
i drive that road.. and a man told me that you can drive it a million time to slow but only one time to fast.. any real truck driver will tell you . any road you drive you got to give it respect and a specialy this one. and so many dont .... for my self a got a super b and coming out of the break tcheak i just put it in 4 gear put my jakes and foreways on and go down... relaxe and respect that road it can kill you in a seconde
@@jjr897 Mayby we're allowed to use engine compression on slippery roads, but only if we have chains on first. Something like that might explain it. Then again, I got a better idea. Don't drive big rigs in the winter. Ever. Works for me.
Good training video, Sam! I've now watched several "Coquihalla" videos and as a fellow trucker (albeit a 'newbie') I am appalled at the language used in some of them, and worse, the comments left by others. (Although I don't take comments too seriously that are written with atrocious grammar and spelling errors!) Regarding Jake Brakes in slippery conditions - I've driven the Coke and the Rogers - no way I'd want to come down either fully loaded, and NOT have Jakes. For those 'not in the know' they are adjustable to 3 levels of application - simply adjust accordingly. Yes, they can cause wheel lock-up, but if you're driving close to the correct speed (for your truck and its weight) simply feathering the throttle LIGHTLY will correct that. Regarding speed down the hill, there is no "one size fits all" for EVERY truck going down the hill. In a lot of cases, going TOO slow is worse than going somewhat faster. EXPERIENCE plays largely in the equation as well. (The accepted "rule of thumb" is to use the same gear going down as it would take to climb. But, as with most rules, is more of a suggestion than an "etched in stone" law. Common sense and an appreciation for being in control of 30...40...50 or more tons goes a long ways in getting it all down the hill in one piece! My best experiences (so far) have been working pipeline projects in Northern Alberta. For the most part, "attitudes" were left at the doorstep, and the other drivers were more than helpful in giving me a hand, offering pointers and yes, showing me how to chain up properly. BE SAFE...HAVE FUN!! :)
Man I drove thru 16 inches of snow in New Jersey a few years ago, a very light load, slipping and sliding it was a white knuckle drive on Route 38 and Route 130,, couldn't see the roadway on the ramp to the Betsy Ross bridge so I by passed that ramp and took 130 south, at about 5 MPH, Made it back to the yard and got stuck in the yard, but I made it back in one piece, took my 3 hours to get back home which was a normal 20'minute drive, got stuck on a street 2 blocks from my house, called the wife to help me while staring at the bright moon, no go, so, a front end loader came to my aid and I was able to get home on my street with 1 illegal parking spot left, it was awful..ill never forget it!
I drove from Vancouver to Edson AB on November 26/ 2016 when i came to blur river i could not drive more then 80 km per hour because of slippery road and my car spun out of control but i was just stop 20 cm to down the mountain ;) I think this happen because i had all season tyres, ( thank's God now i have Bridgestone Blizzak winter tyres now ;) I like only Nokian Hakkapeliitta and Bridgestone Blizzak winter tyres. be safe ;)
Tip to car and suv drivers: Winter tires absolutely required, but also advise you to check the online highway cams and road reports. When travelling to the US I don't venture out until the ploughs and sanders have come through in the morning.
good video.I dont drive truck but suv on that hwy from surrey to merritt.Revelstoke Golden,Invermere etc.Work for Railway.This hwy is only for pro drivers as one careless or non skilled driver can make hwy closed for everybody.So many accidents ,fatalities,injuries happen on regular basis .Thanks buddy.
As seen on the TV broadcast " Highway thru Hell" I love watching that, I could not be a recovery wrecker driver, too nervous, they are awesome! They call it the "Coke" highway I think?!
All wheel drive is great Good wind shield wipers. Are a must Google tires a good heater and learn to drive according to the conditions follow at a safe distance no tail gating
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Driving these big rigs is a science. Give them plenty of room and pay attention to the road in front of you. They do a heck of a job. Thanks to every one of you who do this for a living and help keep this world spinning. You are appreciated. ❤
Passing them in most of BC where one has to pass into oncoming is a bit of a skill too. Most people pull in way too close to a semi it should be obvious to any halfways skilled driver even if you dont know about semis that a vehicle that size will take a long time to stop. I dont usually care to pass anyone in the winter though unless they literally cant do more than 20.
As dangerous as the Coq run is there are way scarier mountain passes that dont have nice multi lane freeways on them. Id never want to be a trucker on the Salmo-Creston that road is unsafe at any speed, unsafe in all conditions, ive seen even small cars use the runaway lane on that one. Luckily there is a bypass but it involves a ferry and they dont like lots of semis using the limited capacity.
I've been car driving for fifty years and those truckers have my respect.
Ahh, memories. I've driven the Coquihalla in white out conditions and was very happy to get down.
Insane. Props to all the truck drivers for a tough job and safe driving to everyone this time of year.
Literally everything I own, (car, furniture, clothes, etc) comes to the west coast by truck. And I thank you, profusely, for the job that you do. Safe travels always.
Same here plan to be one
You should support your local community more often just saying
Thanks for the video. I seem to remember it's about a 14 km stretch over the summit that can be downright scary during winter conditions. As others have mentioned, it needs to be driven responsibly, preferably with winter tires.
That was nerve racking for me. That is way I don't travel. Also, this is way I watch videos to see places that I have never or will never see. Thank you . Glad you are safe and stay safe. Ontario Canada
Well done Sam and thank you so much for all your information. Have heard so much about that amazing piece of High Way and just how Dangerous it can be with all the Weather you guys go through to get the freight through. Long time Aussie trucker from Way back. Aussie.
Thanks very much Sam, very interesting video. Can't beat experience and common sense on the road.
I love watching "highway thru hell!" I have it on Netflix and watch it every couple of months.
Truck drivers have my respect. We wouldn't have anything in this world without them! I give them enough space at an intersection, I let them know in plenty of time when I have to turn, little stuff like that is my way of making their lives a little easier & showing them I am very thankful for what they do for me!
I can't count how many times I am sitting at an intersection & people don't move, they expect the truck to not hit them! Seriously? Come on people use common sense!!!!
I want to give a huge THANK YOU to all of the truck drivers, I really appreciate you guys!!!
I also have an uncle who used to drive truck until health issues got in the way of that. Be safe guys!!!
LOOKING AT YOUR VIDEOS IS LIKE RIDING WITH YOU! I LOVE IT .
they are the ones who put food on our tables ! my brother drove truck coast to coast !
on 52 I was born and raised in Florida never lived anywhere else that looks awesome scary good job driving that truck
I love BC. I love driving...but you truck drivers are nuts! Thank you!!
Fuck u
Thanks🙂
Smart drivin...I remember doing that without a Jake brake back in 89 driving a 76 Freightliner Cabover...
I enjoyed the ride and the commentary. Thank you. :-)
Piece of cake for an experienced PROFESSIONAL driver, they are a rare breed
God Bless the truckers driving in this type weather. It is scary
Baby Boo TRUCKERS SHOULD NOT HAVE TO DRIVE ON THESE ROAD CONDITIONS
@@williambaker2963 you say that now untill you have no groceries in the stores, and no fuel for your car. then the tune would change
Gonna take more than God,Baby ....... Highway through Hell
Baby Boo
Thank you for the recognition. It can be very scary at times but when you get paid by the mile or have a time sensitive load you push it. I've run the rock pile for over 40 years with no rollovers or accidents. I err on the side of caution always but still get the load delivered.
The only video on my channel is coming back to Calgary from Fort McMurray through a snowstorm if you'd like to check it out. When I shot the video I'd just passed the 4th semi in the ditch and it was about 8AM. I'd been driving all night, mostly in low range and was still about an hour from Edmonton. South of Edmonton around Leduc the wind was so bad I passed a semi on it's side and a couple of pickups pulling trailers rolled over but was too busy to film it because my empty trailer was trying to pass me. No shit.
Tomorrow I get up at 5AM and do it again.
Alittle snow.... its winter.. either get going or get outta my way.. 12 years perfectly clean record... let the big boys get by.. crawl outta the way.
Been over this many times by car and bike, I think its the safest mountain road Ive ever driven. It was built very quickly as well.
Great Video!! Just as great to watch in 2021, as when you filmed in 2013, Thank You!!
I could not do this. Bless these guys. May God be with them.
Quite a wild ride, but enjoyed it. Be safe and blessed out there!😃 Porter Dude out.
Continue to drive safely truckers. Thank you for a interesting video!
Thanks for the video I really enjoyed it I know it’s four years later but I got the chance to see it thank you
Recently, I saw a truck destroyed on the Saluda grade run away ramp here in North Carolina . Truck was literally buried in the sand of ramp..
I'm in total Awe how you guys drive this type of grades.
I cannot even ride over them without closing my eyes.
Prayers for safety for all truckers. Bless u all
Ahhh Zopkios brake check... The Smasher!! I come down this every day! Lots of fun!
Love watching 'Highway thru Hell" on weather channel, some of it filmed on this road, Jamie' screw is dam tough.
good driving brother!!
I've always wanted to take a ride on a 18-wheeler, so thanks for the virtual one! :-)
Safe Travels , America Needs Our Truckers !!! ❤️
Wow Thanks for the Ride along!!
This was cool. I just watched the whole series "Highway through Hell" last summer. And to see this is cool.
I gotta say my father was a truck driver for many years!
Toronto to vancouver to usa to where ever i have road in his truck many times and was scared shitless in the mountanins and the coqahalla !
Hadsatriani
It's ok. there's a place in this world for pussies.
Ridden......
I enjoyed the ride. I always wanted to ride in a semi. Lol. But not in nasty weather. When I was younger, it didn't bother me. you drive good.have safe trips always
👍❤ thank you for what you do Sir
"Safety first always". I do not miss driving in the snow or ice since I drive local in the South Louisiana area.
Loved it, Bangor Maine & North
I've driven that highway lots...deadly in the winter...stay safe out there!
I refuse to drive that road in the winter as I did it once and that was and will be the only time.
NICE DRIVING DRIVER " SAM "... Man it's been years since pulling a 40' flat deck from Coquitlam to hope and then up 3 towards westbank. I would finish my afternoon Dock foreman job for GlenCoe around 11pm , then have a quick wash and load my truck to hit the road. This was in the late 80's early 90's where the manager ( I believe his name was Dale and her name was Cathy ) would say drive or your fired and so many of us just hopped behind the wheel and off we went.
The quietness of the Hope Princeton was always my favorite run ( Well at least til I got used to it lol ) but at the start it was white knuckle's doing 60km til I got my snow legs hahahaha..
Went to gravel trucks after that for about 3 years and ended up in Health and Safety for more money and safer work but I sure get a craving for the stick when I watch you guys doing the do..
Cheers to all drivers out there even the automatics hahahahaha
Be safe from Vancouver Island Canada
This is scary, you guys do an awesome job😚😎
You sir have all my respect. Thats a steep hill. Ive driven that stretch in a tiny car in light rain and its scary enough for me hehe. That looks nasty. Safe driving to ya!
Great video! We just came down the slammer yesterday in my 1997 Ford F-350 crew, roads were slushy but otherwise good for all! But prior to that brake check you had pulled out of a few kilometres back there’s flashing speeds signs indicating to do 90 K/MH and trucks use right lane only, the speed signs are for ALL vehicles but I noticed a tractor trailer in the hammer lane passing a rig behind me and and then passing me and cutting over to the number 1 lane in front of me tossing up rocks and debris which cracked my windshield! He then pulls into the brake check area and I followed him , I parked ahead of him and approached him and simply asked him , do you know the speed limit coming down the hill? His answer was 110k/mh!!!! I pointed out no you passed two flashing speed signs indicating 90! And that you are to stay in lane one! And thanks for taking out my windshield! He just shrugged his shoulders and said look at my windshield! Really??? I’ve have 32 years of being a professional driver and have seen it all but this NEWBIE took the cake! Safe travels trucker and once again great video!👍
I have diesel in my blood too lol we have the grim reaper riding shotgun all the time and we love chatting with him times like this coming down a mountain in a winter storm, it makes you feel alive sometimes 😂🤣
Not bad, great view great road, I drive here in Baja California Mexico. I use to drive in the states, drove in rain, snow, sand storm, & black ice... I respect the road, I don't fear it, just respect & you'll be ok...
you gotta keep your speed down... don't speed up then pump your brakes. don't let your speed get too high to begin with....
Nice truck driving my friend...😁
Better call Jamie Davis!
haha yes. I used to see the towing TV show
Because closure is not a option.
From "the hwy thru hell"?
The big red tow truck is in your rear view mirror 😮 move 🖕
biggestMetallicAfan I love Jamie Davis! And miss his show. No one else compares!
nothing to it!
i've hauled that road for years and been on it for most of my life. it needs to be respected, not feared.
Arlene Golish SS
Amen. Healthy respect rather than fear, is called for in many of life's situations- if one cares to truly experience it. I've travelled doing emergency service on large institutional and industrial equipment, living out of a suitcase and service truck. When the troops close the roads I always found a back way-- and made the trip (except for one time where I ended up stuck in a hotel across the street from a truck stop for 3 days in '86. Vowed that it would never happen again. Although I have been invited to, and accepted invitations to, clients homes when way out in the middle of nowhere and it was hours to the nearest town with accomodations) It's beautiful in the Appalachian and Allegheny areas when Mother Nature decides it's going to snow---
When home, I staffed THE REAL big red trucks- Rescues with cutters, spreaders, rams, air bags, cribbing, etc.; as well as our medics, engines, tankers, aerials, brush trucks, and technical rescue/dive trucks -(to 'unwind' after dealing with architects and engineers) Was threatened with arrest by a young punk troop back when the medical helicopters began flying and we set up an LZ to get a critical patient airlifted out. (which I also had the privilege of flying with). He was upset that we shut down HIS highway. Didn't work out well for him after his post commander arrived and insisted he apologize.Yes, life is more important than traffic Barney.
Have seen stuff nobody should ever see. These fools that don't slow down in adverse conditions should have their licenses immediately revoked. Every year we have multi-vehical pileups due to boneheads plowing along at highway speed WHEN THEY CANT SEE WHAT IS IN FRONT IF THEM. Then we have to wait on the coroner to come out and say "yup, they're dead" before we can pack up and let the other trucks do their job.
My other 'unwinding' is boating Chesapeake Bay and lakes Erie and Michigan. Have done so since before all of the electronic gadgets. Common sense and dead reckoning. When the bite is on we're out--- often times in weather very few others would consider getting underway in.
God bless and safe journey---
@@robmoir7524 be nice, Rob!
@John Buick Right on. He is a dipshit. Probably got dumped by some company because of all of his fuckups and they hired a girl. Just another loser.
Arlene Golish yea once u used to it of course it becomes easier but always have respect for it
Thanks for the trip from my couch - Take care.
8% Grade Yikes!!! Good Job!
well,if you got it,a trucker brought it. my hat is off to you folks.thanks.
good videos thanx for the nice shot gun views road trip
Wishing all the truckers a world of safety
did this professionally for many years.. glad i dont do it anymore, ill stick to city driving now!
Snotty road!!! That runaway lane didn't look too easy to get into! Looks like they plowed right across it again. Keep up the vids.
Reminds me the first truck I drove that came out with electric windshield wipers instead of air,it was snowing like crazy and the breakers burned out snow piled up on the window wasn't much fun I've always preferred air wipers ever since
Z0mbiekiller254
I never left on a trip without rain or duct tape, ever.
I run that shyt for years. Love to sit at Brittany creek rest area on top of the coke and running thru the mountains to Calgary and Edmonton was a pleasure. Then empty to Jamestown ND and load a Cisco long Island and back to Columbus to grab the same Canada. Great circle that took 2 weeks 👍👍
Thank you very much that was really nice
dont worry bout the delivery soo much, just stay safe bro
Is that a parrot you have in the seat beside ya ha ha lol handy thing to have I'd say LMAO 👍👍👍👌
I was going down a mountain in Idaho I believe, 6 axles grossing 86k with permit, 20mph was all I could with Jake on and not riding my brake. Can't imagine doing that in these conditions, congrats to those who do.
Lovely snowshed hill , spent three hours there one night , waiting as they cleared the snow so we could drive up the freaking hill , but once over the hump the highway is clearer of snow ,
Retired from the north east of the US. I don't miss this shit at all. Stay safe driver
Driven the Coq many times in all weather conditions. I love it, but it can be very scary sometimes!
You were heading W towards Hope right? Love that road. However never driven in the snow there and never driven a truck (yet). Looks hectic, but man do I love those vibes. Appreciate this video, great commentary and great driving!
i drive that road.. and a man told me that you can drive it a million time to slow but only one time to fast.. any real truck driver will tell you . any road you drive you got to give it respect and a specialy this one. and so many dont .... for my self a got a super b and coming out of the break tcheak i just put it in 4 gear put my jakes and foreways on and go down... relaxe and respect that road it can kill you in a seconde
Panicking drivers are the worst , Those are the ones you see in a jack-knife. As well those are the ones that will shut down a highway fast.
I thought you weren't supposed to use engine brakes on slippery roads, especially with an 8 percent grade.
bladerunner983 I agree I was always told not to use the Jake break in wet or icy conditions. I guess some people don't get the memo.lol
@@jjr897 Mayby we're allowed to use engine compression on slippery roads, but only if we have chains on first. Something like that might explain it. Then again, I got a better idea. Don't drive big rigs in the winter. Ever. Works for me.
@@bladerunner983 I ran my jack brakes year round... if the TLC comes on then use the brakes grab a lower gear and adjust. Common sense and experience
Good training video, Sam! I've now watched several "Coquihalla" videos and as a fellow trucker (albeit a 'newbie') I am appalled at the language used in some of them, and worse, the comments left by others. (Although I don't take comments too seriously that are written with atrocious grammar and spelling errors!)
Regarding Jake Brakes in slippery conditions - I've driven the Coke and the Rogers - no way I'd want to come down either fully loaded, and NOT have Jakes. For those 'not in the know' they are adjustable to 3 levels of application - simply adjust accordingly. Yes, they can cause wheel lock-up, but if you're driving close to the correct speed (for your truck and its weight) simply feathering the throttle LIGHTLY will correct that.
Regarding speed down the hill, there is no "one size fits all" for EVERY truck going down the hill. In a lot of cases, going TOO slow is worse than going somewhat faster. EXPERIENCE plays largely in the equation as well. (The accepted "rule of thumb" is to use the same gear going down as it would take to climb. But, as with most rules, is more of a suggestion than an "etched in stone" law.
Common sense and an appreciation for being in control of 30...40...50 or more tons goes a long ways in getting it all down the hill in one piece!
My best experiences (so far) have been working pipeline projects in Northern Alberta. For the most part, "attitudes" were left at the doorstep, and the other drivers were more than helpful in giving me a hand, offering pointers and yes, showing me how to chain up properly.
BE SAFE...HAVE FUN!! :)
You are responsible driver , very good ,,,
Man I drove thru 16 inches of snow in New Jersey a few years ago, a very light load, slipping and sliding it was a white knuckle drive on Route 38 and Route 130,, couldn't see the roadway on the ramp to the Betsy Ross bridge so I by passed that ramp and took 130 south, at about 5 MPH, Made it back to the yard and got stuck in the yard, but I made it back in one piece, took my 3 hours to get back home which was a normal 20'minute drive, got stuck on a street 2 blocks from my house, called the wife to help me while staring at the bright moon, no go, so, a front end loader came to my aid and I was able to get home on my street with 1 illegal parking spot left, it was awful..ill never forget it!
I have 23 years of driving trucks in my country Costa Rica. and my respect for these drivers. scary roads
Alot of respect to the fellas that run the mountains.
I drove from Vancouver to Edson AB on November 26/ 2016 when i came to blur river i could not drive more then 80 km per hour because of slippery road and my car spun out of control but i was just stop 20 cm to down the mountain ;)
I think this happen because i had all season tyres, ( thank's God now i have Bridgestone Blizzak
winter tyres now ;)
I like only Nokian Hakkapeliitta and Bridgestone Blizzak winter tyres. be safe ;)
Tip to car and suv drivers: Winter tires absolutely required, but also advise you to check the online highway cams and road reports. When travelling to the US I don't venture out until the ploughs and sanders have come through in the morning.
I ran for Challenger there...watching this gave me the willy's
Even in Summer. that road is wonderfully intense. So beautiful up there!! Watch for moose though! :))
I drove down them mountains many a times😕........sideways😱😧😉😀😎👍👌✌
good video.I dont drive truck but suv on that hwy from surrey to merritt.Revelstoke Golden,Invermere etc.Work for Railway.This hwy is only for pro drivers as one careless or non skilled driver can make hwy closed for everybody.So many accidents ,fatalities,injuries happen on regular basis .Thanks buddy.
As seen on the TV broadcast " Highway thru Hell" I love watching that, I could not be a recovery wrecker driver, too nervous, they are awesome! They call it the "Coke" highway I think?!
The Coq.
looks like fun. do those trucks slide around corners very good?
Respect.
I've done that hill lots and lots of times....the one time that is worth mentioning would be sideways....But I'm having my dinner so next time...
Thank you
Beautiful country..truck drivers are our ' bestest' friends..thks..be careful..
Been there, done that, have the ulcers to prove it.
All wheel drive is great Good wind shield wipers. Are a must Google tires a good heater and learn to drive according to the conditions follow at a safe distance no tail gating
What the fuck
OMG!!! DANGER
what were you driving 13 speed / or 18
what gear did you go down with 5 low or 4th ?
Well aerent you so proud of your self
man after a long day of counter attack hacking this is a great way to calm down
Don't give up on producing videos 👍😇 John
oi amigo moro brasil muito bom video parabéns pelo canal meu like
8% in the snow, he's going twice as fast as I would
Good Driver 👍🏻
I've been on that precise section of highway in worse conditions than that while it was raining down at the bottom!
Donner Pass makes that look like a cake walk
Agreed!
Are you having fun lol i ran that crap years ago pulling doubles,wasnt much fun back then
The only time I ran that road was from the end of June to the end of Aug.
Reminds me of all the years I lived in Wisconsin.
you dont get hills like this, there - worked around Oconomowoc area for a while.
@@ghostrider-be9ek Not hills no, but plenty of snow.
@@terrymilligan974 the mountains are where real die hard truckers are made
Thank all you great drivers,you are greatly appreciated.