Father drove OTR 54 years, beginning in the 1940's. When I was young, I would ride with him for weeks straight. I remember feeling so proud sitting in that passenger seat, waving at fellow drivers! I watched everything he did - shifting, backing, slinging iron, talking on the CB, filling out logs. He was always giving pointers, what to do & what not to do. He enjoyed answering my many questions and he LOVED talking about the Good 'Ol Days, comparing things then and now, calling himself a "dying breed" (after a while, I began to enjoy hearing the same stories over and over!!). He gave me my appreciation and fascination of all things nature and geography and was the greatest North America tour guide I have ever known. Every highway, every mountain pass, every remote town had a story attached...."See that over there? This one time, me and.....". Had a memory like a steel trap and/or was an embellishment artiste'. I miss you Dad. You were a Professional Truck Driver personified (pass is called Telephone Canyon btw ;)
A wise man told me something I carry with me . If your ideal life is in a box, you carry that box wherever you go. Never being able to experience what's outside that box Never being able to understanding it's capacity of emotion within it. Or You could step outside that box With a broader understanding of what you choose to embrace. And live life with recognition of the ramifications of inaction With a broader understanding of what makes you live And attack life with conviction and consider fear an adversary and a tool to help you see the truth of a life worth living.
When its starting to snow im the first one at the truck stop shutting down ,will never take a chance on snowy roads or icy rain!! I dont care about the load when it comes to my safety
I always crack the windows while running the heat to help....I'm sure you know that. I love the challenge of driving in the cold snow, but you're right about the tension. That's a good thing though. If you were relaxed driving on that stuff, I'd be worried.
Most of the new drivers don't use their CB or don't even have one. They are too busy on their phone. And it isn't just bad weather that they come in handy. If some one looses part of a load or peals a recap off in the middle of the road, it is nice to get some warning before everyone runs up on it at 60 MPH.
Milleniums get offended if u try to be a spotter for them as they back up...go until you hit something.. then stop and get on your cell phone...a week again a millenium sheared off another driver's side mirror...as he started to trade paperwork in Sunnyvale Ca target store...the other driver hit him in his mouth hard enough to loosen several teeth...this is cruel but he will be more careful with other people's property now!
I understand why many do not have a CB radio, or have it shut off...we have way too many foul-mouthed, bigoted, roger-beeping, echo-chamber, fake-Southern-talking mushmouths on the airwaves.
I’ve dealt with the snow ❄️ and ice for 16 years and I live in Arizona so I decided now run to California and back 3 rounds a week no more snow for me 👍👍👍👍
I just went through Amarillo 2 days ago and it was HELL!! Mega winter storm... cars in the ditches and trucks broken down and also in the ditches. Truck stops and all parking was full and guys looking fiercely for parking. I found a spot at their local court house. 8-)
What tips do you have for rookies when it comes to driving in snow and ice. Im finishing up training and then I’ll get my own and i know round this time it’ll be snowing
To not push yourself to far to fast. The first year. Stay out of everyones way. Dont get in any big packs of trucks. Get comfortable with the truck before you dive into snow and ice. When you get scared stop. But always try to get better at it. Believe in your ass. If you feel like it just slides sideways in your seat that means your drives are slipping. Get off the road. Be aware that wind can push a 80 thousand lbs vehicle at a stop. It will push it across the ice at a gust up to 40 mph keep atleast 3 tractor trailer leaths between you and them. We slide a long way if we loose traction. Stay off the brakes. Watch the back of your mirror if it freezes the road is frozen. If you see no tire spray the road is frozen. If your tires get quite the road is frozen. Always remember you are the boss not dispatch. Be safe be profitable and be happy
Trk. Review. You can thank God that your on the other lane I'm retired from the road now nice video you be safe and keep it tween the lines god bless ron rdzl om616
Whomever is the driver of the video, hats off sir. Very professional. And I love your logics and commentary, you sir are a professional, I tip my hat to you.
Lost a brother and an uncle-both were good seasoned truckers- on icy interstates. I get what you are saying but still money ain't everything as their widows and kids will tell you. Uncle had years of experience but jacknifed on the ice one December just before Christmas. Well when you drive on I-80 westbound sometime, and you pass Marker 202 in Nebraska near North Platte close to Brady, if you think of it give my brother Randy a nod. Cocky young trucker going east figured he could do 80+ on ice with an empty trailer. Figured he could pass another semi on an iced bridge. The trucker he was passing said he was gonna kill somebody and got on his CB to try to talk some sense into the dude. But it was too late. The dude was yelling profanities at the other driver on his CB that he knew how to drive his rig as he was trying to merge back over and lost control on the ice. His truck crossed the medium, hitting my brother's truck head-on. Just before crashing, he and my brother briefly made eye contact before all he'll broke loose. It turned into a grisly, ugly multi vehicle situation and I'll spare the gory details except to just say my brother instantly died 5 different ways right in front of the trucker that crashed into him, and who btw walked away unhurt though his wife in the sleeper was a different story. He was found guilty of vehicle homicide. His sentence was to take a defensive driving class! I had a trucker dang near run me off the road one night too. You be careful out there. That young dude's not the only idiot behind wheels. Most are good truckers though, especially seasoned, and a great bunch of people. They deal with a lot of really crazy car drivers too for sure. (Proof of that always available on the Virgin River Gorge in NW Arizona.) Have a nice day and drive safe. Was a good video: thank you. I subscribed.
Amen on the CB and communicate between one another!!! I was in just ahead god willing of a wreck 2 years ago in Wyoming i80 that killed several people!!!
I admire this truck driver on this clip. He was giving information out on the cb and where location of the wreck. I give this driver all ***** stars on his part.
Last time I came thru there was in 87 I think? I was driving a pickup from Salt Lake to NC. Snowed from start until I crossed the Missouri where it changed to rain. 2 feet of snow most of the way, nice pack on the road I was cruzin speed limit for 36 hours. Remember listening to the radio passing thru Denver and they were saying some town south had 5 feet overnite. Crazy.
I am sure glad I opted to go up the I-29 this time, I seen that coming on the weather bug. I run that hwy a lot and love to hate it when it’s like that. Nasty. Nasty. Be safe drivers.
Big Guy The original town about 19 miles southeast of Laramie was known as Sherman, named after William Tecumseh Sherman. The town is now a ghost town and part of the railroad grade has been realigned, but since 1867 and the original alignment of the railroad this area has been known as Sherman Hill.
People don't respect our weather here in Wyoming. Always respect the weather or you will pay the price. Oh and the steep hill after Laramie heading east bound is either called the Summit or Telagraph Pass.
I just walked in the antelope truck stop way on the east side of Wyoming past Cheyenne off 80 and the cashier was sleeping lmao. I went to the bathroom and all and he never budged
Is this Mr. Rogers or Bob Ross? On a serious not, I drove for Cap Air freight. We delivered to a lot of the mines- from Nev. to Wyo. To Idaho, to Co. I have a few horror stories of black ice. What people fail to understand is this: Black Ice should really be called "Invisible Ice", just not as catchy I guess. One min. your road can be ideal, next, you hit some wind in the pass, and you're going sideways doing 70. That happened to me driving through Big Timber Montana, it was one of the most frightening things to ever happen to me, because there was just no way out. Rig on the right, behind, in front. When I finally went off the road? It was in a flat, with soft snow. Like I was placed there. The other rigs? Not so lucky. One went into the mountainside, the other two went over the cliff, on the other side. Crazy stuff.
I retired from trucking, I told everyone on CB, that I would be watching them, screwing up from home. Well...here I am, and there you are, screwing up.😮
You make it seem that you get paid everyday just send in your daily mileage. I get paid once the load is there. It's going to get there in one piece and if it's late cause of the weather then so be it. No load is.worth it.
I'm not looking forward to running Waco to Pratt, ks Tuesday and Wednesday. Nice and dry in Texas but cold and snow there according to The Weather Channel. TRC is right about shoulder and neck being tense.
Tip from an oldie.... get you one of those neck cushions! Walley World has em that has the massagers in them w/heat for about 15. to 18.bucks. They're worth every cent if you're a long distance driver, also get you a donut cushion to sit on, I know, it reminds you of a toliet seat, you will be amazed!! Keeps your tailbone from grinding into your sciatic nerve that runs up and down your spine!! I drove 44 years and hauled all over North American contient. Border to Border. Nerves are fried, for a good reason!!!
@@truckingreviewchannel Maybe the wrong size. They have different sizes and altered shapes. I've got degenerative disc disease, but I got away with with it for a long time, but it got worse and I'd lose the feeling in my legs and feet, sometimes my hands. Not good when you have to work! So the neck collar comes with massage and heat which is fantastic and very affordable. Wal-Mart runs specials on them at Chtistmas. I had to start using those little short pillows for my neck also. They all help reduce the impact and stress. Safe trucking lil brother, my handle is Running Deer. Yes I'm part Cherokee and out of the Chattanooga, Dalton area. Worked all over. Ran feeder calves out of Fla and produce. Carpet out of Dalton. Appliances out of Chattanooga and Saddlery.
Be safe y'all... Was wondering where Princess was, thought she drove the night shift? Some drivers have never had the chance to experience the "joy" of driving in snow or freezing rain (they're virgins). Bet you're glad you put those new tires on now. Rock on !😎
We got dispatched and loaded in the afternoon so it threw off our regular schedule. He was probably glad that he drove thru the snow and ide instead of me though
Can't say how many times I've made my way from Laramie to Cheyenne and shut down due to the weather. Shut down for 2-3 days waiting for the roads to get cleared.
Because every one has a different degree of skill level and the new guy uselly only truck for 2 years. The font get the skills in the long run to learn but they are the majority
@@truckingreviewchannel Why don't you be honest & tell them that you don't want to get stuck behind a wreck like what just happened on the other side. Looks like someone tried to scoot past YRC Doubles & wrecked as he was coming out of the hammer lane right in front of YRC. YRC had to jackknife to prevent from killing the guy. It will take 2 days to clean that mess up. I stay far behind & away of other drivers during bad weather events. Not much you can do about a tail-gate-r but slow down a little more & maybe they will go around you. I Always end up in the carnage un saved as everyone in front is all smashed to hell & everyone one in the back is all crumpled up too. I usually trudge along as far as I safely can & end up behind a road block. Now for the shitheads behind me all I can do is put my flashers on to warn them of stopped traffic. That usually don't work. I did see a trooper once standing out in a back up. He looked like one of those flag guys on an aircraft carrier, having to jump out of the way as cars & trucks aim at him while they take their turn at wrecking. He was getting a pretty good work out with all the jumping jacks he was doing. He seemed to be good at football too as I watched as he threw his flash light hitting a truck. I love this time of year......
that hill is known as the summit or sherman hill.its the highest point in all of i-80.also that sign is pronounced vee da voo.real popular rock climbing.
I have a CB but I rarely turn.it on because all you gear is other drivers bitching and complaining. It gets old real fast. I use to enjoy my CB but now I cant stand it because everyone is so damn negative.
I 80 between Laramie an Rawlins in the winter is a death trap . Many people die on this streach an if you travel through here its just a matter of time your playing the odds an there against you .
They need to turn the flashers off it doesn't help it makes tired people think these a problem ahead and cause them to panic I've seen pile ups because people get used to the flashers and when there a crash they don't react until it's too late
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Father drove OTR 54 years, beginning in the 1940's. When I was young, I would ride with him for weeks straight. I remember feeling so proud sitting in that passenger seat, waving at fellow drivers! I watched everything he did - shifting, backing, slinging iron, talking on the CB, filling out logs. He was always giving pointers, what to do & what not to do. He enjoyed answering my many questions and he LOVED talking about the Good 'Ol Days, comparing things then and now, calling himself a "dying breed" (after a while, I began to enjoy hearing the same stories over and over!!). He gave me my appreciation and fascination of all things nature and geography and was the greatest North America tour guide I have ever known. Every highway, every mountain pass, every remote town had a story attached...."See that over there? This one time, me and.....". Had a memory like a steel trap and/or was an embellishment artiste'. I miss you Dad. You were a Professional Truck Driver personified (pass is called Telephone Canyon btw ;)
I can tell your a true trucker. No one else could talk that much with no one else in sight. I did enjoy the video though.
The dog likes to listen. Shes probably laughing at me!
I gues its his way of stayin calm.thanks for florida dont have to deal with that shit
Aka snow and black ice
We love to talk to ourselves 🤣🤣🤣
When you start to lose your fear of the road it's time to take a break before you miscalculate and end up wrecked
You must face one fear or be paralyzed into stone
@@towbar1965 no, i mean that you become overconfident and cocky you end up making bad mistakes. You need to remember to respect the road and weather.
I think we should all have a healthy fear of driving in all weather
It's not about fear. It's about respecting the road, elements and knowing what you can and can not do.
A wise man told me something I carry with me .
If your ideal life is in a box, you carry that box wherever you go.
Never being able to experience what's outside that box
Never being able to understanding it's capacity of emotion within it.
Or
You could step outside that box
With a broader understanding of what you choose to embrace.
And live life with recognition of the ramifications of inaction
With a broader understanding of what makes you live
And attack life with conviction and consider fear an adversary and a tool
to help you see the truth of a life worth living.
When its starting to snow im the first one at the truck stop shutting down ,will never take a chance on snowy roads or icy rain!! I dont care about the load when it comes to my safety
My shoulders are sore just watching this!
There is a difference between greed and making a living for yourself and family.
Yes there is.
I always crack the windows while running the heat to help....I'm sure you know that. I love the challenge of driving in the cold snow, but you're right about the tension. That's a good thing though. If you were relaxed driving on that stuff, I'd be worried.
Have to crack window to hear win trucks tires yes helps
Definitely got to manage that defrost!
Only the smart truck drivers make it in Wyoming remember
Eggsacly
Most of the new drivers don't use their CB or don't even have one. They are too busy on their phone. And it isn't just bad weather that they come in handy. If some one looses part of a load or peals a recap off in the middle of the road, it is nice to get some warning before everyone runs up on it at 60 MPH.
Milleniums get offended if u try to be a spotter for them as they back up...go until you hit something.. then stop and get on your cell phone...a week again a millenium sheared off another driver's side mirror...as he started to trade paperwork in Sunnyvale Ca target store...the other driver hit him in his mouth hard enough to loosen several teeth...this is cruel but he will be more careful with other people's property now!
I've survived 23 years without using a cb.I have one but I'm not even sure it still works.
I understand why many do not have a CB radio, or have it shut off...we have way too many foul-mouthed, bigoted, roger-beeping, echo-chamber, fake-Southern-talking mushmouths on the airwaves.
@@jackson_68 AMEN!!!!!!!!!
I drive that highway a lot, and hate every inch of it when it’s snow and ice. Stay safe y’all!!
It is bad. I dont know why they even let the doubles and triples run when there is ice and snow, it seems like they are the first ones in the ditch
I retired 9 years ago from my driving job. It wasn't unusual to drive 80 across Wyoming 100 times a year. I do NOT miss that highway. So much stress.
I’ve dealt with the snow ❄️ and ice for 16 years and I live in Arizona so I decided now run to California and back 3 rounds a week no more snow for me 👍👍👍👍
Alot of stress relief i would think!
I'm so glad I'm done with weather like this. I will stay in my S.E. Region of the country.
South east is nice
I-80 East out of Laramie, Wyoming climbs up through Telephone Canyon to Happy Jack Road and the summit, which is said to be the highest point on I-80.
I just went through Amarillo 2 days ago and it was HELL!! Mega winter storm... cars in the ditches and trucks broken down and also in the ditches.
Truck stops and all parking was full and guys looking fiercely for parking. I found a spot at their local court house. 8-)
the court house lol
Good place to chill out 😆
I love your candor. No you're not greedy. You're awesome for sharing the views and your personal emotions and experience.
Time to shutdown
Money ain’t gonna save yer life
SST 25 if he owes me money it will!!
I kid
I kid! 😂
Couldn’t resist, you’re right though better safe than sorry.
Drive Safe I’ve Been Out there In A Truck 3 years thank you 🙏🏻 Prayers for all the Truckers out there.
Thanks we are hardcore and cover Idaho Oregon Washington thank u
You are welcome, been over it many times in all sorts of weather. SO glad I no longer have to go over it in winter. Lol
Name of the mountain east of Laramie is Sherman
Thank you
Yeah but everyone knows it as Happy Jack
Ned Flanders truckin! Awesome stay safe up there you people keep this Great Country Movin!
Making trucking great again 1mile at a time. Thank you!
I've always found if you're not to fast the truck drives itself, until it needs to slow down.
True that
Isn’t the hill coming out of Laramie headed towards Cheyenne called Sherman? That’s what I’ve always heard it called on the radio
Yes thats it i always forget.
Trucking Review Channel good stuff you had me second guessing take care out there driver
I call it the Lincoln head...I have heard others call it roundtrip.
What tips do you have for rookies when it comes to driving in snow and ice. Im finishing up training and then I’ll get my own and i know round this time it’ll be snowing
To not push yourself to far to fast. The first year. Stay out of everyones way. Dont get in any big packs of trucks. Get comfortable with the truck before you dive into snow and ice. When you get scared stop. But always try to get better at it. Believe in your ass. If you feel like it just slides sideways in your seat that means your drives are slipping. Get off the road. Be aware that wind can push a 80 thousand lbs vehicle at a stop. It will push it across the ice at a gust up to 40 mph keep atleast 3 tractor trailer leaths between you and them. We slide a long way if we loose traction. Stay off the brakes. Watch the back of your mirror if it freezes the road is frozen. If you see no tire spray the road is frozen. If your tires get quite the road is frozen. Always remember you are the boss not dispatch. Be safe be profitable and be happy
Keep it simple. Just know when to shut down. Money isn’t everything
Hold on titer dear say a prayer ron
Go as fast as YOU feel comfortable.
find a different occupation sweetie.
Trk. Review. You can thank God that your on the other lane I'm retired from the road now nice video you be safe and keep it tween the lines god bless ron rdzl om616
You have a great time in retirement. Hope you have a ton of lazy days!
I was there. My truck went down on me in Evanston top of the sisters :(
I'm Soo happy my fiance wasn't involved in the 100 pile up...😔
My guy is going back out..he's gotta go to SLC UT .. HOPEFULLY i80 is open..by the time he gets there...
Me to!
Whomever is the driver of the video, hats off sir. Very professional. And I love your logics and commentary, you sir are a professional, I tip my hat to you.
You can't spend money when you're dead!
Summit highest spot on 80 in the United States east of Laramie used to plow that area.
Be safe out there !!!!
That mess is the reason you shut down.
10 4
Tyrone Bates Libra! Are you kidding if you been out there for long time it’s like back of your hand.
Lost a brother and an uncle-both were good seasoned truckers- on icy interstates. I get what you are saying but still money ain't everything as their widows and kids will tell you. Uncle had years of experience but jacknifed on the ice one December just before Christmas.
Well when you drive on I-80 westbound sometime, and you pass Marker 202 in Nebraska near North Platte close to Brady, if you think of it give my brother Randy a nod. Cocky young trucker going east figured he could do 80+ on ice with an empty trailer. Figured he could pass another semi on an iced bridge. The trucker he was passing said he was gonna kill somebody and got on his CB to try to talk some sense into the dude. But it was too late. The dude was yelling profanities at the other driver on his CB that he knew how to drive his rig as he was trying to merge back over and lost control on the ice. His truck crossed the medium, hitting my brother's truck head-on. Just before crashing, he and my brother briefly made eye contact before all he'll broke loose. It turned into a grisly, ugly multi vehicle situation and I'll spare the gory details except to just say my brother instantly died 5 different ways right in front of the trucker that crashed into him, and who btw walked away unhurt though his wife in the sleeper was a different story. He was found guilty of vehicle homicide. His sentence was to take a defensive driving class!
I had a trucker dang near run me off the road one night too. You be careful out there. That young dude's not the only idiot behind wheels. Most are good truckers though, especially seasoned, and a great bunch of people. They deal with a lot of really crazy car drivers too for sure. (Proof of that always available on the Virgin River Gorge in NW Arizona.) Have a nice day and drive safe. Was a good video: thank you. I subscribed.
Great driving hope you got that shoulder rub! :)
He got extra shoulder rubs and some old man menthol smelling patches on his neck
I’m surprised that. It wasn’t FED EX that caused that.
Amen on the CB and communicate between one another!!! I was in just ahead god willing of a wreck 2 years ago in Wyoming i80 that killed several people!!!
That is scary!! I always say a little prayer when the road is closed. Almost always means that there is a wreck up there somewhere
I admire this truck driver on this clip. He was giving information out on the cb and where location of the wreck. I give this driver all ***** stars on his part.
Omg what a drive! Glad your safe.
Last time I came thru there was in 87 I think? I was driving a pickup from Salt Lake to NC. Snowed from start until I crossed the Missouri where it changed to rain. 2 feet of snow most of the way, nice pack on the road I was cruzin speed limit for 36 hours. Remember listening to the radio passing thru Denver and they were saying some town south had 5 feet overnite. Crazy.
HHMM, I guess I would need to learn about what MPH to go Down a snowpack hill like this , which gear to be in etc. I would think 20MPH MAX??
A whole new level to running commentary...
Always wanted to ride in one of those big rigs
Welcome about!
Holey crap you found someone else on the CB.
What do ya'll do when you encounter an emergency... you can't turn on your emergency flashers, as they have been on for the last 35 miles ????
I agree i don't understand all the stupid flashing lights
How do you stay on the rumble strip if you cant see it ,covered with snow?
sound
Wow the road is so nice and clean
2:25 we called that hill "sherman". I drove that every night out of Rock Springs to Buford[population 1] and back every night
I am sure glad I opted to go up the I-29 this time, I seen that coming on the weather bug. I run that hwy a lot and love to hate it when it’s like that. Nasty. Nasty. Be safe drivers.
I think 90 an 94 are safer. But the storm was already there to.
That TaTaTaaaTaTa melody helps.....
WHEN WAS A TRUCK DRIVER I HAD CB AND A POLICE SCANNER THAT HELP ME OUT ALL THE TIME IT'S GOOD TO HAVE EVENING FOR TODAY DRIVER
My neck and shoulders were sore just watching lol
It is stressful driving in that stuff!!
Stuck at a Shell gas station near Rock Springs Wyoming. I80 close for 16 to 18 hours
When u get into an accident just wait 3 years companies will hire u again
I used to round trip buford from rock springs EVERY nite. the hill east of Laramie is referred to as Sherman
Big Guy
The original town about 19 miles southeast of Laramie was known as Sherman, named after William Tecumseh Sherman. The town is now a ghost town and part of the railroad grade has been realigned, but since 1867 and the original alignment of the railroad this area has been known as Sherman Hill.
The canyon east of Laramie is called telephone Canyon when you get up to the top you see the Lincoln Memorial.
I bet that was an interesting trip in the bad weather
@@princessprissypants-motorc5902 lmao.....like your user name haha
Also known as Telephone Canyon climbing out of Laramie
Be careful out there. As always drive and be safe
be safe out there
When I drive in snow and ice I don’t want to stop just push through it there’s got to be an end right
Yes sir!! I cant tell you how many tornado warnings we drive thru. There is always an end to it some where!!
People don't respect our weather here in Wyoming. Always respect the weather or you will pay the price. Oh and the steep hill after Laramie heading east bound is either called the Summit or Telagraph Pass.
Thought it was called Sherman Pass
I just walked in the antelope truck stop way on the east side of Wyoming past Cheyenne off 80 and the cashier was sleeping lmao. I went to the bathroom and all and he never budged
Hahaah thats funny!
I've been out on the big close to 40yrs. There was a time u could drive w/o worrying about stupid unsafe drivers but today i get off the road
Is this Mr. Rogers or Bob Ross? On a serious not, I drove for Cap Air freight. We delivered to a lot of the mines- from Nev. to Wyo. To Idaho, to Co. I have a few horror stories of black ice. What people fail to understand is this: Black Ice should really be called "Invisible Ice", just not as catchy I guess. One min. your road can be ideal, next, you hit some wind in the pass, and you're going sideways doing 70. That happened to me driving through Big Timber Montana, it was one of the most frightening things to ever happen to me, because there was just no way out. Rig on the right, behind, in front. When I finally went off the road? It was in a flat, with soft snow. Like I was placed there.
The other rigs? Not so lucky. One went into the mountainside, the other two went over the cliff, on the other side. Crazy stuff.
What are you doing on the fast lane when you’re not passing anyone.
The slow lane is ice. Fast lane snow = traction
He passed like 20 trucks. He also drives there cause the snow is less packed wich equals more traction.
In those conditions when you can see the black, you don't want to be on it. If you can't run on the right rumble strip, run on the left one.
That’s going to cause an accident with someone trying to pass you!
I retired from trucking, I told everyone on CB, that I would be watching them, screwing up from home. Well...here I am, and there you are, screwing up.😮
You make it seem that you get paid everyday just send in your daily mileage. I get paid once the load is there. It's going to get there in one piece and if it's late cause of the weather then so be it. No load is.worth it.
How bad is i-80 in wyoming in mid-March?
Shitty watch the weather
I'm not looking forward to running Waco to Pratt, ks Tuesday and Wednesday. Nice and dry in Texas but cold and snow there according to The Weather Channel. TRC is right about shoulder and neck being tense.
I saw the snow is headed that way
@@princessprissypants-motorc5902 we decided not to roll north this week.
hey buddy pull your visors down part way and it keeps more heat on the windshield and keeps it thawed and get heated wipers on that Pontiac
Good tip. I always for get
I used to run from slc to cheyenne 6 to 8 times a week, 2007 to almost 2010,I used to like it but not anymore.
It's scary driving in that, I got snowed in for a week in my rig on I-80 wyoming
Stay safe out there!
Glad you made it thru ok
My brotha truckers be safe and sound on That Infamous I 80 freeway...
Lol, dude you crack me up and speak the truth
Tip from an oldie.... get you one of those neck cushions! Walley World has em that has the massagers in them w/heat for about 15. to 18.bucks. They're worth every cent if you're a long distance driver, also get you a donut cushion to sit on, I know, it reminds you of a toliet seat, you will be amazed!! Keeps your tailbone from grinding into your sciatic nerve that runs up and down your spine!! I drove 44 years and hauled all over North American contient. Border to Border. Nerves are fried, for a good reason!!!
I tride tbe dount thing about 10 years ago and never could get comfortable. But the neck thing sounds good
@@truckingreviewchannel Maybe the wrong size. They have different sizes and altered shapes. I've got degenerative disc disease, but I got away with with it for a long time, but it got worse and I'd lose the feeling in my legs and feet, sometimes my hands. Not good when you have to work! So the neck collar comes with massage and heat which is fantastic and very affordable. Wal-Mart runs specials on them at Chtistmas. I had to start using those little short pillows for my neck also. They all help reduce the impact and stress. Safe trucking lil brother, my handle is Running Deer. Yes I'm part Cherokee and out of the Chattanooga, Dalton area. Worked all over. Ran feeder calves out of Fla and produce. Carpet out of Dalton. Appliances out of Chattanooga and Saddlery.
You sound like a character off family guy. Stay safe out there buddy.
He sounds a little fruity LoL 😂
It is suppose to be this way till Monday. Be very safe out there. I really miss your puppies.
I hear there are more storms coming!!
My shoulders are sore from watching this!!
Be safe out there
Yep.. Was stuck there 32 hours. Then drove 2 hours. 🙄
No fun!!
Be safe y'all... Was wondering where Princess was, thought she drove the night shift?
Some drivers have never had the chance to experience the "joy" of driving in snow or freezing rain (they're virgins).
Bet you're glad you put those new tires on now.
Rock on !😎
We got dispatched and loaded in the afternoon so it threw off our regular schedule. He was probably glad that he drove thru the snow and ide instead of me though
Finally you said something smart
Ya I was broke out there in trucking. But it’s the company and my dispatcher. Ran me only 1900. Miles a week. But that’s. USA trucks for ya
If you have a clean record then go elsewhere. We recommend Crete as a good company.
Plenty of more miles out there driver.
I'm stuck at a loves now. Cheyenne i80 is closed now for 10 hours.
Hope you got rolling!! It sounds like almost all the country is shutting down off and on!
but the uprr is not close down
The pass heading east out of Laramie is Telegraph pass.
Been driving since 05.
Currently sidelined in Rawlins because Wyoming is closed
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That paycheck is not worth it if your laid up from a accident.
Can't say how many times I've made my way from Laramie to Cheyenne and shut down due to the weather. Shut down for 2-3 days waiting for the roads to get cleared.
Why can’t you just stay in line and be patient?
Because every one has a different degree of skill level and the new guy uselly only truck for 2 years. The font get the skills in the long run to learn but they are the majority
@@truckingreviewchannel Learn to spell
@@truckingreviewchannel Why don't you be honest & tell them that you don't want to get stuck behind a wreck like what just happened on the other side. Looks like someone tried to scoot past YRC Doubles & wrecked as he was coming out of the hammer lane right in front of YRC. YRC had to jackknife to prevent from killing the guy. It will take 2 days to clean that mess up. I stay far behind & away of other drivers during bad weather events. Not much you can do about a tail-gate-r but slow down a little more & maybe they will go around you. I Always end up in the carnage un saved as everyone in front is all smashed to hell & everyone one in the back is all crumpled up too. I usually trudge along as far as I safely can & end up behind a road block. Now for the shitheads behind me all I can do is put my flashers on to warn them of stopped traffic. That usually don't work. I did see a trooper once standing out in a back up. He looked like one of those flag guys on an aircraft carrier, having to jump out of the way as cars & trucks aim at him while they take their turn at wrecking. He was getting a pretty good work out with all the jumping jacks he was doing. He seemed to be good at football too as I watched as he threw his flash light hitting a truck. I love this time of year......
You talking about shoulder tension, I think my head just popped watching you go threw Laramie 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I really don't think it's greed as much as necessity to feed family. ...is why we drive through
that hill is known as the summit or sherman hill.its the highest point in all of i-80.also that sign is pronounced vee da voo.real popular rock climbing.
I have to try that!
I have a CB but I rarely turn.it on because all you gear is other drivers bitching and complaining. It gets old real fast. I use to enjoy my CB but now I cant stand it because everyone is so damn negative.
Winter. Coming. I think it’s going be a bad winter this year due to last year wasn’t that bad ! At least here in Virginia it wasn’t
The Farmers Almanac is predicting a bad one this year
Money doesnt mean a damn thing if you're dead FYI!! 14YRS later when it's real bad I'm done driving for the night or day period
14 hrs is all we all have. The days of multiple log books is done more the pity. Now they tell you when to sleep even if you cant sleep
@@truckingreviewchannel true story..by the time you shower unwind watch a movie you got 6hrs left of that 10hr break lol
Put your heater on defrost pull your sun visors down. It helps keep the heat on the windshield.
Elk is no joke!!!!
I 80 between Laramie an Rawlins in the winter is a death trap . Many people die on this streach an if you travel through here its just a matter of time your playing the odds an there against you .
Outstanding
Good God this shit must happen all the time
They need to turn the flashers off it doesn't help it makes tired people think these a problem ahead and cause them to panic I've seen pile ups because people get used to the flashers and when there a crash they don't react until it's too late
It's Veeda-Voo. Don't ask me how they get that but it's how it's said.
This video explains one reason why I gave up trucking after 34 years of it.