Thank you for your service steve. I am retired army. I am a disabled veteran who cannot work. But surely as a sun rises and sets every day I wish I could.
@@God.bless.America.forever sorry sir. Clocked out Friday night. The symptoms end up being a neuromuscular disorder that they could not get diagnosis . The Lord has blessed me with 22 years still been able to move. God bless
You served this country for Americans and as far as I’m concerned we’re all the same no matter the color. Respect for you being a man and not just going along with that bs. Thank you for your service sir.
Very good behavior! I do that too. Early-merge is best for free flowing traffic. Once it's no longer free flowing, zipper or late-merge is better. The reason boils down not to flow, but to minimizing the length of the backup. Traffic on a highway is not like railcars in a train. Flow speed is related to density. If traffic was near enough to free-flow capacity prior to a closure, a closure will slow it down and create a backup, no matter the merge strategy drivers employ. Once you notice this happen, unless you have some other good reason to pick a lane (e.g. an exit coming), just keep you lane and zipper close-in to the closure point. Ironically, polite driver behavior typically leads to a bias toward early-merge, and against zipper merge, which becomes erroneously thought of as "cutting in line" and "the reason we're backed up". The backup is about the carrying capacity of the open lanes, or because you were instructed to slow (by signs, highway patrol or flaggers, say). Highway traffic isn't like railcars on a train. Railcars have fixed connections. Those semi-theoretical "road trains" of vehicles all have sensor-driven communications between them to artificially boost their lane's carrying capacity and keep traffic free flowing when following distance would otherwise make this unsafe. On today's highways still, drivers are independent, isolated from each other in a realtime communications context, have independent reaction times, and are required to be prudent to avoid accidents. That means maintaining following distances that permit them to react to the unexpected. And that means only X amount of vehicles can pass a given point at Y speed. X doubles because a lane closes, Y may be forced down by dynamic processes. It's no one's fault...it's the math of it. Appeal to a road engineer if you would like to be convinced.
@@arbiter1 I used to think the same thing, but found out not long ago that the traffic will actually flow better if people wait until the merge point instead of moving over early. People still need to show courtesy when merging, though.
@@rnreajr9184 It doesn't seem like it, but it's true. If people would just keep their distances, and allow for a merge, there wouldn't be a backup of any significance at all.
Sounds to me that you are longing for the day you can legally put a black man through a woodchipper again. I think Dav!d Duke would approve this channel.
I think you handled the situation really well. The thing is, adults are just kids in big bodies. They are full of jealousy and childish behavior. The other driver was jealous that you were going to get ahead of him. Yup, just a big kid, so he lashes out on the radio to bully you. He wants what you have, a position ahead of him. Kid behavior. It’s as simple as that. I enjoy your content! Cheers!
No the other driver simply lured him into bringing out his own r@c!sm as well as yours.Not only that but didn't the both of you just admitted that you have' wh!+e pr!v!ledge'.You been denying it for years and you just confessed to it. Looks to me like You guys got handled.
The world is too small and life is too short to hold that kind of hate for others in your heart..... I've always found it quite funny that there's people out there that think the colour of your skin decides whether you're better than someone.... Love wins, every single time
It’s nice to say but love rarely wins. It’s not human nature. But I guess if you say it enough you will believe it and that’s all that matters. Perception is your reality.
you did it the right way. The proper way to merge in those situations is to "zipper" traffic together at the merge point, not 5 miles before. Its been proven to be the most effective way to move traffic
you clearly don't drive a truck,, assuming your average driver knows how to properly merge into traffic To be honest your average person probably has trouble even using their zipper on their jeans
The merge is like a funnel. Only so much can pass thru at a time. Zipper merges aren’t really “efficient “. Same volume going through a choke point. Really no difference.
I personally like the zipper merge more because it keeps entitled asshats from shoving their way to the front as they pass folks who already merged. If everyone stays to their lane and takes turns properly, then those asshats are stuck and can’t cut the line.
@@Faelandaea I literally take my semi into the passing Lane and ride side by side along with another semi truck not passing him,, which prevents people from skipping the line You also get to see who is the extra extra buttholes when they go on to the shoulder in the grass just to pass around me. The idea of a zipper merge would be great but like I said your average driver does not know how to merge and can barely get on to the interstate properly
They run signs up here in my home state of PA sometimes that tell you blatantly to use both lanes until the merge point. You were correct in doing what you did.
Been following for awhile now all the way from Japan. Enjoying the channel, glad you handled that driver like a pro. Stay safe out there and keep it up!
Steve, the " Zipper Merge" as it's called , is the most efficient use of space when merging 2 lanes into 1. It's been studied , and it's proven , period. Love the channel, love the longer video's, keep up the good work , and have a good day driver! Peace
@@backpi Typical response of most of you when confronted with your crimes against humanity."What the f### R U talkin' bout?"Truth is we understand all to well what you're saying and we know why you say it after all we're so much more smarter than you. But keep talkin' so we can expose you.
Yes there are a lot of people still like that. The difference between 60 yes ago and now is that more people were open with it 60 yeats ago but they are more nuanced and subtle with it now. Racists people don't want to be racist.
I'm a retired woman driver 21 years and 14 years retired AF Air craft mechanic. I started in 94 as a flatbedder. Hauled steel to white horse NJ. Ended my career 6 years ago. Like u said always stupid haters no matter what, you could give them a million dollars and they would still hate about something!! Keep up the excellent videos God bless you 🙏 and safe travels lol Terri Ellis
Steve you keep on trucking and do it the way you want to. Your channel is my favorite out of all the trucking channels i watch. I like your no bullshit attitude about things you are you and that's the way a person should live
My first truck was a 1993 International cabover with a pro sleeper. Bought it from Walmart. I believe it was the last cabovers that walmart had before going conventional.
Thnx for your service brother, I been out here 20+ years and I stopped using CB radios in 2003 because you got all these radio gorillas that are actually 112 lbs soaking wet that spin people up for the hell of it with racist comments and shit talking knowing if you found them they would lock the doors and call the cops smdh
Where the barriers start, that's where you zipper merge. If the asphalt is open to traffic, you use it, especially in a traffic jam. That's how it works here in the Netherlands.
Steve glad to know you served in the military been watching your channel for over a year didn't know that I'm a veteran of the USMC an was a lot time Heavy hauler been retired from trucking over 20 yrs. now had to retire since I got sick from Agent Orange in the military. thank you for your serve Steve
Always enjoy your videos Steve. Everyone always in a big hurry. Force their way into a merge to be in front just to be sitting beside you at the next traffic light. Everyone in a huge hurry. Slow down a little and live longer. Be safe out there on the road!
I will use different ways to merge in such situations. If traffic is light and traveling at a decent rate of speed, I will merge sooner. If traffic is backed up and slow, I will attempt to use the "zipper merge", which to me is traffic using both lanes up to the merge point and then taking turns merging.
I agree with you. The biggest complaint I have is those people who refuse to use the "zipper merge", they will do everything in their power to not let you in.
The reason the traffic didn't speed up as the traffic merged into one lane is that everyone wants to have a good sticky beak at what's going on, hence once you pass the wreck site the traffic mysteriously disappears
@@craigcostley4310 Cops today will not stand there and hurry you along like they used to. Arms get tired and possible secondary misshap maybe due to cops action.
Everyone wants to see the carnage, but when they do see a mangled dead body, they regret it. I saw a guy burned to a crisp, sitting upright behind the wheel of his pickup truck. He must have died instantly, after colliding into the back of a garbage truck. That was 35 years ago, and it was so horrible, that the image is still with me.
Yep! Whether it's an accident scene or construction! Been havin that all last week on I-90 before Snoqualmie pass. Five mile back up cause it goes to one lane. Yet the posted speed limit change is 55 or 40MPH. Yet that traffic disappears after the roadwork. All it takes is a few cars or trucks or whatever to slow way down and thus the backup occurs. It'd be far less if people weren't conditioned to think "25MPH in a work zone" which is on normal city or residential streets. But with an accident it's people rubbernecking to see, same difference either way.
@@KadeKillz I've actually seen big backups in Cincinnati, because someone had a flat and was changing their tire well away from the road. Cincinatians will rubberneck over anything, that doesn't draw attention anywhere else in the country.
Look how nice that day was and one idiot can upset 😡 your day keep on trucking I love your channel I am new to trucking and you teach alot you show the good and the bad. Thanks for showing what's real .
O-H-I-O Porter greetings.🇺🇸 You never know what to expect when you’re in a truck stop. I have seen some weird things there, things that you may only see in certain few areas. I used to take my boys to view trucks at our local truck stops & sit there for a bit. It was scary sometimes.😳 I enjoyed the various views you had set up. I’m sure you did figure out what truck he was in. I always had a CB in every vehicle I’ve owned. I even had a little 9 volt CB that I could put on my bike that would only pick up very local stuff. I could monitor channel 19. Loved it! The terrible language that you hear now is quite a bummer & frequently you hear someone threatening another driver. Most of that is just uncalled for & shows their ignorance! Merging…it doesn’t mean that you swerve over on the berm & get around everyone. I usually tell people to be patient & polite for we’re all out here trying to get somewhere. There’s not much professionalism anymore among the drivers. To all of our truckers out there…We appreciate you & what you do! 🥰 It’s not an easy life out on the road. Good stuff, Steve! 🥰🤩✌️
I've come around on this too. Over in Europe they use the zipper method which is what this is. Works way better. We need to adopt it more in this country.
You had me laughing in tears. He was CB radio tough guy. If he was any more than that, I would be surprised. Love your camera shots. Wish I could ride with you. That would be a blast. Have a good trip. Thanks for the vids.
I drove for 40 plus years, and I had the same look at that traffic situation as you do ! Watching your channel, it's easy to see your a top driver ! You handled that puke great on the radio ! 👀 🤔 👍🏻
I was into CB radio back in late 70's when they were popular with 4 wheelers to and it was a happier talk on the radio then and zero trash talk or cussing words for effect. Even the LEO's had em. Nowadays you can't have the CB on with kids in the vehicle or decent women. Sad
All the white people can come to this channel to express their racist hatred for black people but be nice about it. Rattles just called this man a piece of s#!+ .Also FSC trucking just admitted to the other driver that 'white supremacy' is alive and well. We been saying that for years and your responses was "That's not true."
Great job w/ your channel. Great news for me, tomorrow 09/23 to pick up your sister truck. A 1984 Pete COE 362. From an owner that bought it from Keen. Truck is coming home back to a Keen. Can not wait to restore it.
Steve, I want to say 2 things: 1) It is good you caught that racist trucker on camera saying what he said (and letting him know about his "gotcha" moment) 2) Let us all pray for those who were involved in that crash (hopefully the driver of that burned-out one is still alive)
Throwing you some love here. Once drivers get used to the concept of a 'zipper merge' and actually DO merge let/right/left/right where the road goes from two to one lane it's actually amazing how well it works. The biggest issue with the those attempting to PREVENT smooth merging at the merge point is that everyone tries to stay SO CLOSE together to attempt to prevent the open lane from being used, end up doing skinny pedal, wide pedal, skinny pedal, wide pedal stopping and starting. If you don't have to worry that some jerk might cut in front of you to gain those precious 50 ft, you can hang back a little, leave a gap, stay in a gear and roll smoothly. In Michigan the law IS zipper merge!
Just about to say that. Funny as on base we are for most part kind drivers like we know how to drive. Only two gates to exit base and like muscle memory. We zipper 1to1 when even don't have to yield to one road.
Another Air Force Veteran. You earned another subscriber. Thank you for service. What did you do you in the Air Force? I was a Fuels Specialist (63170). I worked the flightline. SSgt, USAF, 1983-1992
9:15, My mom was working at a TA truck stop in WI recently and eventually just quit the job. I guess there was a lot of sketchy stuff that was going on and they almost never cleaned anything. She talked about how there was often rats, maggots and roaches in the kitchen area. Food that was left out that people didn't purchase they'd just store in the back for the next day, even if it was going bad or already went bad. The internet would constantly go down and not work for whole days. The label machine would constantly stop working. The place was breaking quite a few state codes.
You are 100% correct. It is called a "zipper merge" and is far more efficient than a single line of traffic running for 10 miles beside an empty lane. If the signage was changed it might help the lemmings figure it out. Instead of just "right lane closed ahead" they could add, "merge left in 3 miles"".
I don't usually agree with some things you do, but the fact that you view everyone as equal...much respect to you brother 💯💪 I guarantee that racist is one of those that complain about your music 🎶 selection 🤔
What a lovely spot to be hitch hiking! That guy looked like he was trying to get run over by a semi - trying to make that turn, just suicidle mindlessness!
Great video Steve really enjoy all the camera angles and your commentary. Let the haters hate and you do you it will all work out in the end stay safe Steve.
Love your videos! The angles and placement of the cameras are fantastic, bud! And it’s called a “zipper merge”. That’s what you were practicing and it’s been proven to be more effective and efficient. I’ll never understand the mindset of some drivers who block the lane miles before it actually closed, inevitably only moving the arbitrary bottleneck back. I see nothing wrong in what you did.
Steve you have a great outlook on life! We all bleed the same and I'm like you I don't look at color I look at the person and how they act. I love how you shut the truck driver up quick. There was no need for what he said. great videos thank you for taking the time to show us all how trucking can be.
@@my101209 Don't sound like unity to me.Looks to me like he's bragging about his 'white priviledge'. I'll give him some credit for admitting it. Now if the rest of you haters will admit it maybe we can do something about it.
I have seen construction areas where they post signs to "stay in your lane until the merge point" that helps move things along a little better. I have also seen lane closed ahead signs in Neb & CO and the lane is not closed. A couple of places the sign has been left behind for a couple of years!
I honestly cannot stand when other drivers want to give me commands in my truck. That I paid for. That I own. That I pay IRP tags for. That I pay IFTA taxes on. Speed up, slow down, move over, on and on and on. I never have once had a good reason to order anyone out on the road and it has always been great for me. No hassle. Its always to ones giving commands and yelling on the CB always have an issue going on.
I always order them to drive their own truck. You wouldn't believe how many guys bitch about me being in the right lane, and going 55 mph. I refuse to drive 65 mph when that's the speed the truck is governed at, because you can never pass anyone when you need to, and you are left hanging in the left lane. Now I get bitched at for staying in the right lane!
I literally seen you while I was driving up 16 going to Savannah! I was like holy crap there’s Orwell !! As of This comment I’m still trying to see if my truck is in the video going the other way ( brown freightliner classic xl with flatbed)😂. Oh yeah and nice job telling that idiot off🤣🤣😂😂
As far as I remember you're supposed to run both lanes to the merge point. Just saying. And, of course he isn't going to tell you where he is. Stay safe.
I'm a medically retired truck driver. I moved to Kentucky 7 months ago. I'm from Dublin ga. Your video today made me homesick. Don't judge dublin or ga by one idiot. We don't put up with them kind of people where I'm from. Keep up the videos. I get to truck with you. I miss the open road
One thing you can say about the TA and Petro's, you rarely have a hard time getting out. I hate loves and pilots, for the simple fact, they are time killers. 😒
Keep on keeping on . You do a great job on this channel. I drove for over 17 years truck and almost that long in Cali with school bus field trip driver. All over So Cali. Then did pilot car for o/d loads for 10 years. Now retired, love your truck and it’s cat.
@31:50 It's called a zipper merge. It's a proven fact that it's best to use the whole highway and then merge one for one with a zipper merge. Let the haters hate, that's what they do best. You did it right!
Steve you just keep trucking. I don't know what it is just that the sound of that CAT puts a Shiver down my spine. Keep old school cabovers alive. Stay safe George Whelan from the UK 🇬🇧
Hello Steve you just keep being you. Always that one tough guy on the CB .that wants to start stuff. Love the channel and of course Orwell lol. Some day I hope to meet you in person maybe when we take a trip up to the dells I'll try and get over your way. Need to check out your new shop and get up close to the big dog. Any ways tell Jen hi and safe travels
I am a retired long haul trucker from Medicine Hat Alberta Canada your videos like this one really makes me home sick for the hiway Thanks for that! Stay safe drive safe look out for the idiots.
I used to be the person that got over as soon as the sign stated which lane was closed. It would always irritate me when others would cheat the line. However that being said I have since learned that you are supposed to use BOTH lanes up to the merge point then zipper in. The problem is that people cause bigger congestion trying to box people out.
FSC Trucking Love the video's, Keep on trucking. Shouting out to you from Iowa, Love the FSC work shirt that I picked up from your shop. Keep the cabover live and well good Sir!
TXDOT said the same thing on the news about 5 yrs back. They said use both lanes and zipper at the end. Problem is they don't let the public know that often enough or even on signs when approaching these zones. Then you have know it all cowgirls blocking the roads, getting into pissing matches and even all out road rage. You did it right per TXDOT. 😎🇨🇱🇺🇸
Man, OG COE, double drop, and coloring books, this is truckin'!... refreshing to see. Keep it comin' and I'll keep watching. Too bad that knuckle head in the Star has to be his own worst enemy. Thanks for goods hand. Keep 'er in the wind, 10-10.
When you got no self control because of a little traffic, it’s time to hang up the keys and park it. He’s got issues beyond a little impatience. Somebody probably died in that wreck.
Hey Steve.. I have an suggestion! The star of the show is Orwell right? Well start doing more video on Orwell… fixing Orwell up as you go on different jobs. Start by doing maintenance work on your Rig, then your wheels… so forth! Let’s see how that goes! Good luck to you!
I’m the same. I run till the end and merge. MO actually has it posted use both lanes zipper merge at the end. But I always get people cussing me on the CB. I don’t care though. Been doing this for 23 years. And I’ll do it my way. Love the Pete cab over as well. I’ve driven many back years ago. Safe travels sir.
Absolutely love your channel a proper American trucker i love the truck and style youre definitely a cool guy ps love the camera views keep it up buddy keep calm and keep on trucking love from the uk 🇬🇧 👍🏾
Nothing unsafe about it, it's called zipper merging, if people would use both lanes up until the point of merge, and then 1-1 merge, traffic would move a lot faster.
Every walk of life has it's share of haters. I'd be willing to bet he's just as misserable today as he was the day you passed him because it wasn't about you passing him. It was and is about his negative mindset. There's no doubt in my mind that your possitive outlook has left that moment behind just like you left him behind on the road.
I don’t criticize you at all you were doing what was the right thing to do it kept traffic moving. I’d much rather go through traffic like this than when they have the rolling lane blocked! In my opinion just block one lane as far back as you need
@@christopherabbood8181 You say green and I think The Original "Green" machine: Detroit Diesel 2-stroke.😉 Throw in a 3 cylinder, 53 cubic inch per cylinder (3-53) in there and get _all_ the power.😆
What’s the most gross weight you’ve pulled with Orwell? Just curious. I have an 85 K100 with 400 BC, just went from 3.55 to 4.33 rears and more modern 18 spd. Runs the same 1600 RPM @ 65. Yours looks like it pulls great so I was curious to compare. Thx
This one rates in my top three videos, Steve 1. Orwell the tow truck 2. Steve the life coach 3. The racist truck driver tries to berate Steve Love your channel and be safe out there!!
Thank you for your service steve. I am retired army. I am a disabled veteran who cannot work. But surely as a sun rises and sets every day I wish I could.
Thank you for your service sir. Disabled dude country boy. Took a retirement age 42 not by choice. God bless
Good name.... God bless
I was 40 when I was retired
@@God.bless.America.forever sorry sir. Clocked out Friday night. The symptoms end up being a neuromuscular disorder that they could not get diagnosis . The Lord has blessed me with 22 years still been able to move. God bless
*EPIC FAIL*
He doesn't know a sweet truck even if it hit him, you're a great guy for standing up to people like that. Keep on trucking on and stay safe out there.
Doosan is a South Korean company specializing in heavy construction equipment. Glad to see a familiar name! Greetings from Seoul
Make great forklifts and excavators 👌🏻
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Yea im with you brother. . I dont see colors. People are people . I judge them based on their character and not their color
Yeah, well, they want color noticed when it benefits them. Thats the issue .
Didn't some famous guy say that one time? And [they] killed him because [they] want us to be divided.
@@yoyo762 who?
@@brandonpryormusic Minorities. Thats who.
When racists say they aren’t racist and chase it down with some racist shit
With all of the shortage of things we experience, we never seem to experience a shortage of these kind of people
Demons That's What They Are. Worthless Demon's!!!!
I thought youse people were the majority but now you're saying that We(Blacks) are the majority. Well we can start deporting youse people N0W.
You served this country for Americans and as far as I’m concerned we’re all the same no matter the color. Respect for you being a man and not just going along with that bs. Thank you for your service sir.
Love the channel. I always let the mergers in - everyone should just chill and realize 5 min here or there is not a big deal..... Just my 2 cents
Very good behavior! I do that too.
Early-merge is best for free flowing traffic. Once it's no longer free flowing, zipper or late-merge is better. The reason boils down not to flow, but to minimizing the length of the backup.
Traffic on a highway is not like railcars in a train. Flow speed is related to density. If traffic was near enough to free-flow capacity prior to a closure, a closure will slow it down and create a backup, no matter the merge strategy drivers employ. Once you notice this happen, unless you have some other good reason to pick a lane (e.g. an exit coming), just keep you lane and zipper close-in to the closure point.
Ironically, polite driver behavior typically leads to a bias toward early-merge, and against zipper merge, which becomes erroneously thought of as "cutting in line" and "the reason we're backed up". The backup is about the carrying capacity of the open lanes, or because you were instructed to slow (by signs, highway patrol or flaggers, say). Highway traffic isn't like railcars on a train. Railcars have fixed connections. Those semi-theoretical "road trains" of vehicles all have sensor-driven communications between them to artificially boost their lane's carrying capacity and keep traffic free flowing when following distance would otherwise make this unsafe.
On today's highways still, drivers are independent, isolated from each other in a realtime communications context, have independent reaction times, and are required to be prudent to avoid accidents. That means maintaining following distances that permit them to react to the unexpected. And that means only X amount of vehicles can pass a given point at Y speed. X doubles because a lane closes, Y may be forced down by dynamic processes. It's no one's fault...it's the math of it. Appeal to a road engineer if you would like to be convinced.
You’re exactly right Steve. “Lane closed 2 miles” doesn’t mean “now.”
got those kinda idiots then you got other idiots that think they don't have to move over until the barrels force them over.
@@arbiter1 I used to think the same thing, but found out not long ago that the traffic will actually flow better if people wait until the merge point instead of moving over early. People still need to show courtesy when merging, though.
@@rnreajr9184 It doesn't seem like it, but it's true.
If people would just keep their distances, and allow for a merge, there wouldn't be a backup of any significance at all.
Iam a driver deal with this shit everyday sorry I like your channel but this just slows things down
It’s crazy how many “professional” drivers can’t judge how far ahead a mile is.
That guy was proving just how ignorant he truly was in his ranting.
DITTO!!!!!!!!
Let Them Go On. You Know Who You Are. Don't Respond To His Drama!!!!
Did he even know that Steve isn't from around there and yet was able to still run his mouth even after Steve put him in his place with tact.
@@my101209 I don't think he likes to let much slide.
Indeed, someone like this will age like spoiled milk. Keep it moving
You threw driverdriver through the woodchipper there, and didn't even get to school him on how a zipper merge works yet LOL
Sounds to me that you are longing for the day you can legally put a black man through a woodchipper again. I think Dav!d Duke would approve this channel.
I think you handled the situation really well. The thing is, adults are just kids in big bodies. They are full of jealousy and childish behavior. The other driver was jealous that you were going to get ahead of him. Yup, just a big kid, so he lashes out on the radio to bully you. He wants what you have, a position ahead of him. Kid behavior. It’s as simple as that. I enjoy your content! Cheers!
Maybe inbreeding, too.
No the other driver simply lured him into bringing out his own r@c!sm as well as yours.Not only that but didn't the both of you just admitted that you have' wh!+e pr!v!ledge'.You been denying it for years and you just confessed to it. Looks to me like You guys got handled.
Well said
Yeah when you slip n slide locked up in a shower room don't call the Fireworks Department.
@@rayvillarreal6646 There you go again trying to tell me what I can or can't do.You people are hopeless.
The world is too small and life is too short to hold that kind of hate for others in your heart..... I've always found it quite funny that there's people out there that think the colour of your skin decides whether you're better than someone.... Love wins, every single time
Amen.
It’s nice to say but love rarely wins. It’s not human nature. But I guess if you say it enough you will believe it and that’s all that matters. Perception is your reality.
you did it the right way. The proper way to merge in those situations is to "zipper" traffic together at the merge point, not 5 miles before. Its been proven to be the most effective way to move traffic
There designed that way, but there are always Acting Police who think different.
you clearly don't drive a truck,, assuming your average driver knows how to properly merge into traffic
To be honest your average person probably has trouble even using their zipper on their jeans
The merge is like a funnel. Only so much can pass thru at a time. Zipper merges aren’t really “efficient “. Same volume going through a choke point. Really no difference.
I personally like the zipper merge more because it keeps entitled asshats from shoving their way to the front as they pass folks who already merged. If everyone stays to their lane and takes turns properly, then those asshats are stuck and can’t cut the line.
@@Faelandaea I literally take my semi into the passing Lane and ride side by side along with another semi truck not passing him,, which prevents people from skipping the line
You also get to see who is the extra extra buttholes when they go on to the shoulder in the grass just to pass around me.
The idea of a zipper merge would be great but like I said your average driver does not know how to merge and can barely get on to the interstate properly
They run signs up here in my home state of PA sometimes that tell you blatantly to use both lanes until the merge point. You were correct in doing what you did.
I know he's a working machine, but love seeing you work on him as well. Looking forward to seeing what upgrades you put on him in the future.
Hopefully the driver survived because that was a bad one there. God bless all effected by that accident
He didn’t
He was able to get out of the truck, but was found dead a few minutes later on the road, maybe as a result of the fire.
Been following for awhile now all the way from Japan. Enjoying the channel, glad you handled that driver like a pro. Stay safe out there and keep it up!
Steve, the " Zipper Merge" as it's called , is the most efficient use of space when merging 2 lanes into 1. It's been studied , and it's proven , period. Love the channel, love the longer video's, keep up the good work , and have a good day driver! Peace
✌️☮️ out to you too dude
Absolutely.. Stay in your lane for as Long as possible, then merge.! Simple and safe..
I can't believe we still have people like that in this world. Stay classy my brother.👊🏾❤
Yes there are still people like us in the world. I am Black and people like you need to get over it,because I just learned that we are the majority.
@@blessedhebrew9289Hey look I think you misunderstood my comment! I have no clue as to what you thought I meant.
@@backpi Typical response of most of you when confronted with your crimes against humanity."What the f### R U talkin' bout?"Truth is we understand all to well what you're saying and we know why you say it after all we're so much more smarter than you. But keep talkin' so we can expose you.
@@blessedhebrew9289 lol u read his comment wrong
Yes there are a lot of people still like that. The difference between 60 yes ago and now is that more people were open with it 60 yeats ago but they are more nuanced and subtle with it now. Racists people don't want to be racist.
I'm a retired woman driver 21 years and 14 years retired AF Air craft mechanic. I started in 94 as a flatbedder. Hauled steel to white horse NJ. Ended my career 6 years ago. Like u said always stupid haters no matter what, you could give them a million dollars and they would still hate about something!! Keep up the excellent videos God bless you 🙏 and safe travels lol Terri Ellis
Steve you keep on trucking and do it the way you want to. Your channel is my favorite out of all the trucking channels i watch. I like your no bullshit attitude about things you are you and that's the way a person should live
Thanks for the ride! Truly enjoyed it! Stay save keep rolling, FSC.
My first truck was a 1993 International cabover with a pro sleeper. Bought it from Walmart. I believe it was the last cabovers that walmart had before going conventional.
9670 was the best cabover
Thnx for your service brother, I been out here 20+ years and I stopped using CB radios in 2003 because you got all these radio gorillas that are actually 112 lbs soaking wet that spin people up for the hell of it with racist comments and shit talking knowing if you found them they would lock the doors and call the cops smdh
Where the barriers start, that's where you zipper merge. If the asphalt is open to traffic, you use it, especially in a traffic jam. That's how it works here in the Netherlands.
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Steve glad to know you served in the military been watching your channel for over a year didn't know that I'm a veteran of the USMC an was a lot time Heavy hauler been retired from trucking over 20 yrs. now had to retire since I got sick from Agent Orange in the military. thank you for your serve Steve
I hope you’re doing well David, thank you and Steve for your freedom saving service. Much ❤and 🙏🙏🙏’s to all
Always enjoy your videos Steve. Everyone always in a big hurry. Force their way into a merge to be in front just to be sitting beside you at the next traffic light. Everyone in a huge hurry. Slow down a little and live longer. Be safe out there on the road!
I will use different ways to merge in such situations. If traffic is light and traveling at a decent rate of speed, I will merge sooner. If traffic is backed up and slow, I will attempt to use the "zipper merge", which to me is traffic using both lanes up to the merge point and then taking turns merging.
I agree with you. The biggest complaint I have is those people who refuse to use the "zipper merge", they will do everything in their power to not let you in.
The reason the traffic didn't speed up as the traffic merged into one lane is that everyone wants to have a good sticky beak at what's going on, hence once you pass the wreck site the traffic mysteriously disappears
amen to this comment!
@@craigcostley4310 Cops today will not stand there and hurry you along like they used to. Arms get tired and possible secondary misshap maybe due to cops action.
Everyone wants to see the carnage, but when they do see a mangled dead body, they regret it.
I saw a guy burned to a crisp, sitting upright behind the wheel of his pickup truck. He must have died instantly, after colliding into the back of a garbage truck.
That was 35 years ago, and it was so horrible, that the image is still with me.
Yep! Whether it's an accident scene or construction! Been havin that all last week on I-90 before Snoqualmie pass. Five mile back up cause it goes to one lane. Yet the posted speed limit change is 55 or 40MPH. Yet that traffic disappears after the roadwork. All it takes is a few cars or trucks or whatever to slow way down and thus the backup occurs. It'd be far less if people weren't conditioned to think "25MPH in a work zone" which is on normal city or residential streets. But with an accident it's people rubbernecking to see, same difference either way.
@@KadeKillz I've actually seen big backups in Cincinnati, because someone had a flat and was changing their tire well away from the road. Cincinatians will rubberneck over anything, that doesn't draw attention anywhere else in the country.
Look how nice that day was and one idiot can upset 😡 your day keep on trucking I love your channel I am new to trucking and you teach alot you show the good and the bad. Thanks for showing what's real .
O-H-I-O Porter greetings.🇺🇸 You never know what to expect when you’re in a truck stop. I have seen some weird things there, things that you may only see in certain few areas. I used to take my boys to view trucks at our local truck stops & sit there for a bit. It was scary sometimes.😳 I enjoyed the various views you had set up. I’m sure you did figure out what truck he was in. I always had a CB in every vehicle I’ve owned. I even had a little 9 volt CB that I could put on my bike that would only pick up very local stuff. I could monitor channel 19. Loved it! The terrible language that you hear now is quite a bummer & frequently you hear someone threatening another driver. Most of that is just uncalled for & shows their ignorance! Merging…it doesn’t mean that you swerve over on the berm & get around everyone. I usually tell people to be patient & polite for we’re all out here trying to get somewhere. There’s not much professionalism anymore among the drivers. To all of our truckers out there…We appreciate you & what you do! 🥰 It’s not an easy life out on the road. Good stuff, Steve! 🥰🤩✌️
I've come around on this too. Over in Europe they use the zipper method which is what this is. Works way better. We need to adopt it more in this country.
Steve you’re a real good guy - it showed in this video, keep up the good stuff; cheers from Australia!
That was a great great comeback Steve! Loved it!!! Shame on that little minded rascit jerk, for dissing a cabover slapping old schooler!
Tell them Steve. We don't need people like that, hauling goods Fer everyone.
Respect goes a long way.
You had me laughing in tears. He was CB radio tough guy. If he was any more than that, I would be surprised. Love your camera shots. Wish I could ride with you. That would be a blast. Have a good trip. Thanks for the vids.
I drove for 40 plus years, and I had the same look at that traffic situation as you do ! Watching your channel, it's easy to see your a top driver !
You handled that puke great on the radio !
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I was into CB radio back in late 70's when they were popular with 4 wheelers to and it was a happier talk on the radio then and zero trash talk or cussing words for effect. Even the LEO's had em. Nowadays you can't have the CB on with kids in the vehicle or decent women. Sad
All the white people can come to this channel to express their racist hatred for black people but be nice about it. Rattles just called this man a piece of s#!+ .Also FSC trucking just admitted to the other driver that 'white supremacy' is alive and well. We been saying that for years and your responses was "That's not true."
Great job w/ your channel. Great news for me, tomorrow 09/23 to pick up your sister truck. A 1984 Pete COE 362. From an owner that bought it from Keen. Truck is coming home back to a Keen. Can not wait to restore it.
Sweet, good on ya and best of luck on restoring it.
The 362s are unbeatable in my book!👍
Congratulations! Will you have the restoration on RUclips?
Steve, I want to say 2 things:
1) It is good you caught that racist trucker on camera saying what he said (and letting him know about his "gotcha" moment)
2) Let us all pray for those who were involved in that crash (hopefully the driver of that burned-out one is still alive)
He isn't.
your grandparents were racist. all races still are except whites
Throwing you some love here. Once drivers get used to the concept of a 'zipper merge' and actually DO merge let/right/left/right where the road goes from two to one lane it's actually amazing how well it works. The biggest issue with the those attempting to PREVENT smooth merging at the merge point is that everyone tries to stay SO CLOSE together to attempt to prevent the open lane from being used, end up doing skinny pedal, wide pedal, skinny pedal, wide pedal stopping and starting. If you don't have to worry that some jerk might cut in front of you to gain those precious 50 ft, you can hang back a little, leave a gap, stay in a gear and roll smoothly.
In Michigan the law IS zipper merge!
I'm from Michigan and nobody I see zipper merges
Just about to say that. Funny as on base we are for most part kind drivers like we know how to drive. Only two gates to exit base and like muscle memory. We zipper 1to1 when even don't have to yield to one road.
Brother I could just listen to Orwell's engine sound all day. That's the most awesome turbo spool sound I've ever heard.
Another Air Force Veteran. You earned another subscriber. Thank you for service. What did you do you in the Air Force? I was a Fuels Specialist (63170). I worked the flightline.
SSgt, USAF, 1983-1992
9:15, My mom was working at a TA truck stop in WI recently and eventually just quit the job. I guess there was a lot of sketchy stuff that was going on and they almost never cleaned anything. She talked about how there was often rats, maggots and roaches in the kitchen area. Food that was left out that people didn't purchase they'd just store in the back for the next day, even if it was going bad or already went bad. The internet would constantly go down and not work for whole days. The label machine would constantly stop working. The place was breaking quite a few state codes.
You are 100% correct. It is called a "zipper merge" and is far more efficient than a single line of traffic running for 10 miles beside an empty lane. If the signage was changed it might help the lemmings figure it out. Instead of just "right lane closed ahead" they could add, "merge left in 3 miles"".
I don't usually agree with some things you do, but the fact that you view everyone as equal...much respect to you brother 💯💪
I guarantee that racist is one of those that complain about your music 🎶 selection 🤔
What a lovely spot to be hitch hiking! That guy looked like he was trying to get run over by a semi - trying to make that turn, just suicidle mindlessness!
Great video Steve really enjoy all the camera angles and your commentary. Let the haters hate and you do you it will all work out in the end stay safe Steve.
Love your videos! The angles and placement of the cameras are fantastic, bud! And it’s called a “zipper merge”. That’s what you were practicing and it’s been proven to be more effective and efficient. I’ll never understand the mindset of some drivers who block the lane miles before it actually closed, inevitably only moving the arbitrary bottleneck back. I see nothing wrong in what you did.
Steve you have a great outlook on life! We all bleed the same and I'm like you I don't look at color I look at the person and how they act. I love how you shut the truck driver up quick. There was no need for what he said. great videos thank you for taking the time to show us all how trucking can be.
Thank God You Are One Of The Fue Who Believes In Unity!!!!
@@my101209 Don't sound like unity to me.Looks to me like he's bragging about his 'white priviledge'. I'll give him some credit for admitting it. Now if the rest of you haters will admit it maybe we can do something about it.
I have seen construction areas where they post signs to "stay in your lane until the merge point" that helps move things along a little better. I have also seen lane closed ahead signs in Neb & CO and the lane is not closed. A couple of places the sign has been left behind for a couple of years!
Love rhe lemmings comment.once again you show that your a gentlemen and PhD in trucking / mechanic. You took the trash out. You have my vote.Stay well
Hello Steve, I used to work for the outfit you were parked next to P.A.M. transport out of tontitown AR. Thanks for a great channel and videos!
I honestly cannot stand when other drivers want to give me commands in my truck. That I paid for. That I own. That I pay IRP tags for. That I pay IFTA taxes on. Speed up, slow down, move over, on and on and on. I never have once had a good reason to order anyone out on the road and it has always been great for me. No hassle. Its always to ones giving commands and yelling on the CB always have an issue going on.
I always order them to drive their own truck.
You wouldn't believe how many guys bitch about me being in the right lane, and going 55 mph. I refuse to drive 65 mph when that's the speed the truck is governed at, because you can never pass anyone when you need to, and you are left hanging in the left lane.
Now I get bitched at for staying in the right lane!
I literally seen you while I was driving up 16 going to Savannah! I was like holy crap there’s Orwell !! As of This comment I’m still trying to see if my truck is in the video going the other way
( brown freightliner classic xl with flatbed)😂. Oh yeah and nice job telling that idiot off🤣🤣😂😂
As far as I remember you're supposed to run both lanes to the merge point. Just saying. And, of course he isn't going to tell you where he is. Stay safe.
I'm a medically retired truck driver. I moved to Kentucky 7 months ago. I'm from Dublin ga. Your video today made me homesick. Don't judge dublin or ga by one idiot. We don't put up with them kind of people where I'm from. Keep up the videos. I get to truck with you. I miss the open road
Well my friend it sure got awful quiet all the sudden lol
Lol great job Mr. Steve rubbing it in that clown face and then proceeded to make him eat his words 💯💯💯.
One thing you can say about the TA and Petro's, you rarely have a hard time getting out. I hate loves and pilots, for the simple fact, they are time killers. 😒
Keep on keeping on . You do a great job on this channel. I drove for over 17 years truck and almost that long in Cali with school bus field trip driver. All over So Cali. Then did pilot car for o/d loads for 10 years. Now retired, love your truck and it’s cat.
@31:50 It's called a zipper merge. It's a proven fact that it's best to use the whole highway and then merge one for one with a zipper merge. Let the haters hate, that's what they do best. You did it right!
Exactly, It just works. But people will always think they know it better and act all kinds of immature about it.
It's a shame really,
Steve you just keep trucking. I don't know what it is just that the sound of that CAT puts a Shiver down my spine. Keep old school cabovers alive. Stay safe
George Whelan from the UK 🇬🇧
Hello Steve you just keep being you. Always that one tough guy on the CB .that wants to start stuff. Love the channel and of course Orwell lol. Some day I hope to meet you in person maybe when we take a trip up to the dells I'll try and get over your way. Need to check out your new shop and get up close to the big dog. Any ways tell Jen hi and safe travels
Better stay away from them radio Rambos. Ain't said anything worth hearing for years.
They don't call channel 19 sesame street for nothing. Thank you for your service and keep the videos coming.
I'm with you....all lanes to the merge ...then zipper together
I am a retired long haul trucker from Medicine Hat Alberta Canada your videos like this one really makes me home sick for the hiway Thanks for that! Stay safe drive safe look out for the idiots.
"Godless Heathen" ....Yeah, that's the first thing that comes to mind when I see your videos.😊
ZipperMerge...Nicely Done...some folks still don't understand that
I used to be the person that got over as soon as the sign stated which lane was closed. It would always irritate me when others would cheat the line. However that being said I have since learned that you are supposed to use BOTH lanes up to the merge point then zipper in. The problem is that people cause bigger congestion trying to box people out.
FSC Trucking Love the video's, Keep on trucking. Shouting out to you from Iowa, Love the FSC work shirt that I picked up from your shop. Keep the cabover live and well good Sir!
I wonder how far that flatbed made it before he realized the plastic dragging the road?
- He pulled over right past the wreck area.
TXDOT said the same thing on the news about 5 yrs back. They said use both lanes and zipper at the end. Problem is they don't let the public know that often enough or even on signs when approaching these zones. Then you have know it all cowgirls blocking the roads, getting into pissing matches and even all out road rage. You did it right per TXDOT. 😎🇨🇱🇺🇸
I actually had a hunch that you served but never expected it to be true
Yes, and I am a Veteran of the British Army and am proud to be a member of the best family in the world.
Man, OG COE, double drop, and coloring books, this is truckin'!... refreshing to see. Keep it comin' and I'll keep watching. Too bad that knuckle head in the Star has to be his own worst enemy. Thanks for goods hand. Keep 'er in the wind, 10-10.
When you got no self control because of a little traffic, it’s time to hang up the keys and park it. He’s got issues beyond a little impatience. Somebody probably died in that wreck.
Hey Steve.. I have an suggestion! The star of the show is Orwell right? Well start doing more video on Orwell… fixing Orwell up as you go on different jobs. Start by doing maintenance work on your Rig, then your wheels… so forth! Let’s see how that goes! Good luck to you!
Gotta love the " CB worriers " 😂 or whatever you want to call them.
Great comeback on that racists SOB, Steve. Wow! What a horrific crash. I'd like to think everyone walked away, but I dunno.
Im with you on the construction mess. Why not get the vehicles slowed down then go on and shut down one lane and cut em loose again
I’m the same. I run till the end and merge. MO actually has it posted use both lanes zipper merge at the end. But I always get people cussing me on the CB. I don’t care though. Been doing this for 23 years. And I’ll do it my way. Love the Pete cab over as well. I’ve driven many back years ago. Safe travels sir.
speak brother God bless you there on this walk
Absolutely love your channel a proper American trucker i love the truck and style youre definitely a cool guy ps love the camera views keep it up buddy keep calm and keep on trucking love from the uk 🇬🇧 👍🏾
Good video and keep up the good work God bless from GA
Beautiful cab over, was great to see it in person, im glad I didn't idle my truck for ages that day next to you haha
Nothing unsafe about it, it's called zipper merging, if people would use both lanes up until the point of merge, and then 1-1 merge, traffic would move a lot faster.
Oh Hero! I forgot to tell you that we love you❤and we are still watching down here in Southwest Middle Tennessee❤🐘🇺🇸
Every walk of life has it's share of haters. I'd be willing to bet he's just as misserable today as he was the day you passed him because it wasn't about you passing him. It was and is about his negative mindset. There's no doubt in my mind that your possitive outlook has left that moment behind just like you left him behind on the road.
there are only 2 humans
asians and whites
Thanks for this video man, contrary to popular belief "racism is dead" "doesn't exist" anymore 😂
I don’t criticize you at all you were doing what was the right thing to do it kept traffic moving. I’d much rather go through traffic like this than when they have the rolling lane blocked! In my opinion just block one lane as far back as you need
Over here in Minnesota it's called the zipper merge, they post signs saying to use both lanes during backups.
You are alright with me Steve!
Love all the camera angles. Thx for the ride brotha
Gotta ask, have you ever thought about getting an APU for Orwell for the summer and winter months?
Watch 8:05. What do _you_ think would fit quite well in that hole? 🤔
@@danielseelye6005 A Green APU!!!!
@@christopherabbood8181 a 3-53? 🤔😉
@@danielseelye6005 Hmmmmmm????
@@christopherabbood8181 You say green and I think The Original "Green" machine: Detroit Diesel 2-stroke.😉
Throw in a 3 cylinder, 53 cubic inch per cylinder (3-53) in there and get _all_ the power.😆
What’s the most gross weight you’ve pulled with Orwell? Just curious.
I have an 85 K100 with 400 BC, just went from 3.55 to 4.33 rears and more modern 18 spd. Runs the same 1600 RPM @ 65. Yours looks like it pulls great so I was curious to compare. Thx
Surprised you didn't saying anything about the flatbed dragging his wedding dress in front of you @31:04 🤣
To be fair, he did pull off immediately after the lanes opened up to deal with it so I would probably cut him some slack. 🤔
@@danielseelye6005 true.
Yea he just wanted to show off.
He almost massaged that trooper wit it!🤣
In Canada we call it zippering together at the lane closure. When you work together it flows faster. Thanks for the video
There's a general ignorance about how to zipper merge. Too may drivers get territorial.
This one rates in my top three videos, Steve
1. Orwell the tow truck
2. Steve the life coach
3. The racist truck driver tries to berate Steve
Love your channel and be safe out there!!
1st
love you all
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an APU would be a good add-on to Orwell. keep the batteries charged, run the AC and heater, and save fuel in the process