Had my first winter today. Horrible! GPS took me of the interstate & into the back roads. Ran into state officials that told me I had to chain the semi truck. In my head I was like. I have no idea how to do it. I pretended like I knew what I was doing. The officials left before I started installing it. After they left. I took off without them on. I was so scared! Once I reached the interstate. I just took my time and was on my way. Never go to the backroads in the winter! Lesson learned.
Thank you man ;) 6 month in trucking, but haven't driven in winter weather, needed this advise thanks you saved a truck drivers carrer and lives ;) Will adjust accordingly ;)
Thank you for pointing out one of the biggest issues... left hand drifters. They really don't understand the position that they are putting themselves in when lingering on our sides. The other one that gets me is when you are in a safe position to pass, the very person you are passing starts to balls up and decides to hold you out there. I run 80 weekly and I am constantly seeing or experiencing this issue. Just dumb founded by the arrogance that has been getting worse year by year out here.
First year I was driving I was bobtailing following a buddy pulling a van back to the yard, we'd just got 1 inch of freezing rain and 5 inches of snow on top of that. I was smart enough to know I couldn't use the brakes to stop if I needed them so I popped on the engine brakes and did a few test's to learn what would happen and figure out how to slow the truck down for WHEN I needed to. Well cut out on all 6 cylinders made the truck shoot straight sideways and freaked the tailgating 4 wheeler behind me right out. So I backed it down to 4 cylinders same thing, then backed it down to 2 cylinder cut out and got the same result. I had fun doing it because I knew how to control a vehicle but it also let me know where I stood with slowing down, brakes were not an option. So I moved onto using gearing to slow me down which worked for the most part, mixed that with increasing the following distance with my buddy to the point I could just see his trailer lights through the snow. Wasn't long before I needed all the distance to stop. Glad you stated to not use your brakes on ice, so few people seem to get such a basic concept even with 20 years behind the wheel.
Last night used his technique going down Brandon mb hill with 1 inch of ice in a 2017 Cascadia... left in automatic 2nd position on the jake it shifted down 2 gears to 10 and never touched brakes... thx ( 20 years on the road )
I always liked the colder temperatures because snow is like sand the further you get below 10 degrees. The first and only time my rig froze to the ground was at Elk Mountain Wy. Once is all it takes and then an old driver will teach you how to avoid it. You have good advice. I retired with 4.5 million miles. What a career.
You basically drove 9 round trips to the moon and back. Dang! And just for comparison sake you would of needed 40 more careers just to go one way to mars.
@@bullishbear2686 It , even at the age of 72, looking back on my life of trucking, still amazes me. The number I gave is conservative. I thought that it wouldn't be believed if I tried to be perfectly factual. I remember filling the fuel tank for 40 dollars. Now it over 1,000 dollars to fill the tank. Your observations are intresting. I have thought about that before. In my prime, I'm sure that I was covering over 22000 miles each year. I did that for15 years.
Freaking out is not good, but being on edge is good, because it keeps you alert. I have been driving almost 20 years and still am on edge when driving in bad weather.
I drive on 80 a lot it gets windy in Wyoming and they don’t really mess with the roads a lot. I live in Denver and I see plenty of weather from both states
Going on the I-90 in Idaho up the mountains I came into unexpected heavy snow in October. I had pretty good new all season tires but saw some signs up ahead saying I needed chains. Wasn't really an option so I was lucky enough to get behind a semi trailer who I followed for an hour or two, sometimes as slow as 30 MPH, until I was able to get to a point where the snow became lighter. At one point he wanted me to pass him but the snow was still heavy so I just stayed behind! He cleared out a path for me and it worked out well.
Something to mention too is that when its that cold (7 degrees) you can get a lot better traction on ice and snow. The colder the better. Still dont wanna be going at normal speeds, but 7 degrees is normally much less slick than say 25 to 35 degrees.
I've been driving 8 1/2 years in Indiana...I live and work In Cheyenne now and occasionally go to colorado...I might as well only have a few months under my belt driving out here...whole different animal
Saw one of your other video. comments were disabled. the little curves on the side of the road are called rubble strips. There for blind people, so they can drive.
Thank you for advice. I have to haul a load right in the snow out in west Texas. I'm from the Midwest I'm use to snow but on the truck it's a different feeling.
Love your videos,Thank you, you sound and provide like the ole timer who taught me all the hows. Sure don't miss those roads,seems like it was always winter for me .lol.
Yeah but then you get the guys who milk it regardless, and then never really get anything done. It hurts companies financially. A guy who can get two loads done in two hours compared to the lazy guy who gets it done in 6. Costs the company more in the long run. Then if they get rid of this guy they have the expense of hiring and training someone new. That costs money too. Your ALWAYS gonna have guys out there who regardless of weather conditions will push it much the same as on this same stretch of road, manage to continue on even after they close down the hwy and then they wonder why they’re having to get towed out of the ditch. This is similar to the whole debate of hourly vs salary pay in other jobs. Plus and minus to both sides, just depends on what YOU want.
That's what got me in north Dakota same looking road that wind got me sliding on the ice, was is a straight Truck with only 3,000 pds and your exactly rite in taking your time I was going to fast at 55 I drop to 45, and the car was staying on my tail end lol
Hey Cory! (Currently with my lead driver) I’m a new driver and with winter here already, I was wondering if you can do a video on how to go up steep hills and down steep hills w or without % grade .. I was told when going up hill in non winter weather to hit the fuel all the way or you can put it on cruise control 60 mph and it will keep you going up.. or also, going downhills , you can put it on cruise control 45 so it it goes faster, the engine will keep you at 50 mph .. I was also told not to use the Jake brake in snow, rain or ice .. does it make a difference if you enter the down grade with it in already rather than putting it on when you’re going down already .. sorry, I jst don’t want to lose control or jackknife.. I’ve driven the 70 & 80 and it’s crazy now that it’s not snowing, so I’m jst a little scared of how crazy it gets with snow rain or ice..
Look at some videos by ScottieD67 .... he covers that. Best of luck with your driving, if you are still at it; I'm a female trucker (and wife of one!) myself~!
Any tips on icy roads going down? I drive on those Rockies mountains in colorado and boy they are scary. My trailer are constantly drifting from side to side and I drive an automatic. Should I put it on manual? Any advice would help
Well that sucks, I'm moving from Augusta, Georgia to Salt Lake City the second week in Feb, i do have a 4wd silverado but this is gonna be an interesting trip.
Just a fyi. Wind chill does not affect non living/non warming objects. living creatures create warmth obviously and the wind is blowing away the warmth "bubble" it is trying to create. The road in this instance isn't creating it's own warmth and that is why the wind will blow the snow across the road the colder it regardless of wind speed or if the truck blows the snow off the road. If you have heated fuel tanks than wind speed will matter driving down the road and whatnot.
How to Enter the United States legally keep your cool my friend don't freak out if you start skidding keep your foot off the gas and brake and gradually steer into the skid. If your trailer kicks out to the right, steer to the right. Object of the game is keep that rig straight. And keep a bubble between you and the next vehicle. You'll get there when you get there hand! Be safe
Good advice.. I'm 6 months in the game and I still don't like mountains.. But winter driving this is my first and this looks like how the road is. I jus have to stop braking so much or not have my jakes all the way up..itll be good tho bro..
Hello, I have a question about the engine break some drive don’t recommend to use engine break on icy roads or in snow whether, but some drive do I’m a new driver I really want to know what’s the different between them which way is more safety, thank you
On slick ice, NO jake. If not too slick, Low Jake. It really just takes experience to know when and how to use it. If in doubt go without. But it can be used when you know how to use it.
Thank u ! Its my first year of driving in a semi in europe and i have 0 winter experience and i need to go to a snowy land in europe and i dont know how its going to be, but this will help me. Do you have a vid about putting snowchains on??
Great video! I’m a new driver as well, at what point are we supposed to put the chains on our tires? Please help, I’m headed west on I 80 right now. Thanks
If you only had 4 seconds to see in front of you, slow down to give yourself more time to stop . You talk about 45 (mph i guess )looking at all the crash videos that might be way to fast ! Visibility 3 seconds is not anything like enough time for anyone to stop safely . Here in UK the rule is 126 : Drive at a speed that will allow you to stop well within the distance you see to be clear .
0:45 having a black wrecker and not having reflective chevron striping on the back of it just asks for an accident happening. low visibility conditions on the side of the road (which happens a lot to wreckers) needs reflective stickers, and brighter colors. at least it didnt have blinding flashers tho
Hi! This is great footage of what it is like to handle a commercial vehicle in the snow. I was wondering if I could use this clip for a project I am working on. Please let me know!
Look I can and do drive in these conditions.. but honestly when winds are 45+ sustained you should park it because it’s not the sustained winds that get you it’s the 60-80 mph gusts and with 45 mph winds 60-80 is expected. So instead of trying to explain how you should be telling people to just park. Because a newbie is gonna watch this and end up dead because you make it out to be a normal run of the mill day. I know your not trying to but that’s how you came across. Not to mention you said nothing about Load weight.
Sure looks like he is in a hurry. Several million miles in all weather conditions taught me to be able to stop before impacting other vehicles or obstacles. Mileage pay should be eliminated and then you don't lose anything by slowing down. Every hour on duty should be compensated.
Hi Cory this is Sape and I have a question have you ever driven from Hisperia Ca south to Ontario Ca? If so, what do you advice on what gear or speed should I drive with a 75,000 pounds or 40 foot container. I am a new driver and unfortunately the company I work for never thought me well.
you got one guy talking about safety then you got one vehicle driving by busted up and hanging right side mirror and no front passenger window. hahaha 2:47.
How fast would you said is the max speed when the weather is like this 35 MPH? I was told you should never use the engine break when the road are in this condition and only do slow movement on the steering wheel
35 is optimum , and thats recommended for chains as well , I personally use the engine brake VERY little in icy condt. depends on exp of the driver ..I have 35 yrs and 20 yrs in extreme condt.'s in canada & with doubles & tripples accrost Idaho to utah ..tripples are allowed on I-84 w/out chains but dont wreck ,,then there is a 750.00 fine if you wreck .. I'm readying to go back OTR with either Interstate / knight / navajo ..yeah in the winter am I crazy ..? ya just go slow & chain when necessary , I've gone barefoot when other trucks chained up ... but do the SAFE CHOICE
I -80 climbs almost 9,000 feet in California donnor pass and that Wyoming wind is a frozen hell hole. Take your time and do it right. Drive slow like a pimp in a 75 Cadillac
A flying semi is the future. 200 mph at 25,000 feet. Fuel less than road tax tires and brakes at 200 mph. Get up, autopilot, monitor, no hassles. Driving is stressful!
Dude, CORY.... You need to be a trainer , , cause as you know, alot of wheel holders out here and not many REAL truckers. You my friend are one of them that show how it supposed to be..
lol why? I've driven with over a foot of snow on the highway at 5 am right after a blizzard, so much snow couldn't barely tell where the highway ended and ditch began. Loaded is safer then empty and I was full canadian btrain weight of 140,000lb's of explosives going to the ice roads. Driving in adverse conditions like this IS what will make you a better driver to begin with, if your actually paying attention to the feed back your vehicles giving you.
It's 2020 and i watch this video for the first time ... I'm a Truckdriver too and i think it's a very good Video, thank you 👍 The funny part ... but very cool : Your voice sounds like from Johnny Cash ... roll on 🤘😎
The engine brake has a selector switch that allows you three engine brake settings which increase braking capabilities. The more cylinders the engine brakes uses the faster you stop. each setting uses more cylinders. level one=2cylinders level two = 4 cylinders and level 3 =all six cylinders.
Yeah so 3:10 to Yuma here, little exp. and never seen snow in my life. once a snowbird made fun of me for not knowing what a block heater is. and now that I'm gunna make my bones OTR for that one year to get the exp. to move on to a better company. I have to learn to drive in this shit? put on chains n stuff. I'm fuk'd!!! what do I do??
I really appreciate this video. I'm a new driver and this will be my first winter. thank you
Buknoy Harabas you can call 911 with any service.
same here im kinda nervous
Had my first winter today. Horrible! GPS took me of the interstate & into the back roads. Ran into state officials that told me I had to chain the semi truck. In my head I was like. I have no idea how to do it. I pretended like I knew what I was doing. The officials left before I started installing it. After they left. I took off without them on. I was so scared! Once I reached the interstate. I just took my time and was on my way. Never go to the backroads in the winter! Lesson learned.
Same
Same here bud
Hes right!! Drive slow take ur time.. never use cruise control in this weather
Thank you man ;) 6 month in trucking, but haven't driven in winter weather, needed this advise thanks you saved a truck drivers carrer and lives ;)
Will adjust accordingly ;)
Thank you for pointing out one of the biggest issues... left hand drifters.
They really don't understand the position that they are putting themselves in when lingering on our sides.
The other one that gets me is when you are in a safe position to pass, the very person you are passing starts to balls up and decides to hold you out there. I run 80 weekly and I am constantly seeing or experiencing this issue.
Just dumb founded by the arrogance that has been getting worse year by year out here.
I-80 - Wyoming - is a drag on a sunny spring day! The winter... forget about it!
I went there last summer & snowed in on us during night time @ Cheyenne
First year I was driving I was bobtailing following a buddy pulling a van back to the yard, we'd just got 1 inch of freezing rain and 5 inches of snow on top of that. I was smart enough to know I couldn't use the brakes to stop if I needed them so I popped on the engine brakes and did a few test's to learn what would happen and figure out how to slow the truck down for WHEN I needed to. Well cut out on all 6 cylinders made the truck shoot straight sideways and freaked the tailgating 4 wheeler behind me right out. So I backed it down to 4 cylinders same thing, then backed it down to 2 cylinder cut out and got the same result. I had fun doing it because I knew how to control a vehicle but it also let me know where I stood with slowing down, brakes were not an option. So I moved onto using gearing to slow me down which worked for the most part, mixed that with increasing the following distance with my buddy to the point I could just see his trailer lights through the snow. Wasn't long before I needed all the distance to stop.
Glad you stated to not use your brakes on ice, so few people seem to get such a basic concept even with 20 years behind the wheel.
Last night used his technique going down Brandon mb hill with 1 inch of ice in a 2017 Cascadia... left in automatic 2nd position on the jake it shifted down 2 gears to 10 and never touched brakes... thx ( 20 years on the road )
Right on Bruce, great to hear from you. Take it easy out there, I know those roads well...
I always liked the colder temperatures because snow is like sand the further you get below 10 degrees. The first and only time my rig froze to the ground was at Elk Mountain Wy. Once is all it takes and then an old driver will teach you how to avoid it.
You have good advice. I retired with 4.5 million miles. What a career.
You basically drove 9 round trips to the moon and back. Dang! And just for comparison sake you would of needed 40 more careers just to go one way to mars.
@@bullishbear2686 It , even at the age of 72, looking back on my life of trucking, still amazes me. The number I gave is conservative. I thought that it wouldn't be believed if I tried to be perfectly factual.
I remember filling the fuel tank for 40 dollars. Now it over 1,000 dollars to fill the tank.
Your observations are intresting. I have thought about that before. In my prime, I'm sure that I was covering over 22000 miles each year. I did that for15 years.
You Sir are a true professional driver!
Wish all the truckers out there were on your same level.
In these conditions, I drive like an old lady going to church.
45m/hr,i suppose it's still fast.
@@jimmymar839 45 kmh and youve got my approval chief
😂 you never met my great grandma!
lol.
Thank you Sir. I'm 6 months in the trucking industry. Just started being dispatched up north. I'm more than positive I will encounter this weather.
Great video. I've been driving for 3 years and still freak out in winter driving.
Freaking out is not good, but being on edge is good, because it keeps you alert. I have been driving almost 20 years and still am on edge when driving in bad weather.
I drive on 80 a lot it gets windy in Wyoming and they don’t really mess with the roads a lot. I live in Denver and I see plenty of weather from both states
Going on the I-90 in Idaho up the mountains I came into unexpected heavy snow in October. I had pretty good new all season tires but saw some signs up ahead saying I needed chains. Wasn't really an option so I was lucky enough to get behind a semi trailer who I followed for an hour or two, sometimes as slow as 30 MPH, until I was able to get to a point where the snow became lighter. At one point he wanted me to pass him but the snow was still heavy so I just stayed behind! He cleared out a path for me and it worked out well.
Something to mention too is that when its that cold (7 degrees) you can get a lot better traction on ice and snow. The colder the better. Still dont wanna be going at normal speeds, but 7 degrees is normally much less slick than say 25 to 35 degrees.
Hey Driver..! I just saw this video..! Really helpful vid Driver.!! Thank you for sharing this.!
Drive safe.! See you on the road…!
Thank you, be safe!
I've been driving 8 1/2 years in Indiana...I live and work In Cheyenne now and occasionally go to colorado...I might as well only have a few months under my belt driving out here...whole different animal
Saw one of your other video. comments were disabled. the little curves on the side of the road are called rubble strips. There for blind people, so they can drive.
I used to live in Evanston, wy....the harshest winters I ever experienced were there...stay safe
Mr Draper, Thank you for your tips on Jake Brake, Gear selection and selecting the Mode in driving through downhill grade and ice.
Thank you for advice. I have to haul a load right in the snow out in west Texas. I'm from the Midwest I'm use to snow but on the truck it's a different feeling.
Love your videos,Thank you, you sound and provide like the ole timer who taught me all the hows. Sure don't miss those roads,seems like it was always winter for me .lol.
Yeah but then you get the guys who milk it regardless, and then never really get anything done. It hurts companies financially. A guy who can get two loads done in two hours compared to the lazy guy who gets it done in 6. Costs the company more in the long run. Then if they get rid of this guy they have the expense of hiring and training someone new. That costs money too. Your ALWAYS gonna have guys out there who regardless of weather conditions will push it much the same as on this same stretch of road, manage to continue on even after they close down the hwy and then they wonder why they’re having to get towed out of the ditch. This is similar to the whole debate of hourly vs salary pay in other jobs. Plus and minus to both sides, just depends on what YOU want.
That's what got me in north Dakota same looking road that wind got me sliding on the ice, was is a straight Truck with only 3,000 pds and your exactly rite in taking your time I was going to fast at 55 I drop to 45, and the car was staying on my tail end lol
Hey Cory! (Currently with my lead driver) I’m a new driver and with winter here already, I was wondering if you can do a video on how to go up steep hills and down steep hills w or without % grade .. I was told when going up hill in non winter weather to hit the fuel all the way or you can put it on cruise control 60 mph and it will keep you going up.. or also, going downhills , you can put it on cruise control 45 so it it goes faster, the engine will keep you at 50 mph .. I was also told not to use the Jake brake in snow, rain or ice .. does it make a difference if you enter the down grade with it in already rather than putting it on when you’re going down already .. sorry, I jst don’t want to lose control or jackknife.. I’ve driven the 70 & 80 and it’s crazy now that it’s not snowing, so I’m jst a little scared of how crazy it gets with snow rain or ice..
Look at some videos by ScottieD67 .... he covers that. Best of luck with your driving, if you are still at it; I'm a female trucker (and wife of one!) myself~!
Annemarie Altomonte thank you! I’ve been on the 80 twice and both shutdowns ! In a shutdown rn but I feel more comfortable driving now (:
Thanks for your tips, I've used them the other in Oregon!
I hate I-80 in the winter especially Wyoming. I try to avoid it as much as possible. I try not to go further than I-70.
Thank you
You call’em cowboys. I know’em as Super Trucker Guy. Good video.
Cowboys usually know what they are doing. Super truckers think they know what they are doing but really don't...
A truck moving towards you on the left (opposite dir lanes) will close the distance to you faster than a truck parked on the right side.
Very helpful, thanks for the quick ride bud. Be always safe out there.
Great advice!
Best advice don’t drive don’t be a super trucker and end up flipped over!!!
good advice and I think if drivers would start using there cb radios at least in bad weather would prevent pile ups involving trucks
I run I 80 from Chicago to Idaho, passing through Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah, Salt Lake city, high wind 70 mph.. icy roads, that shit is dangerous.
I needed this video, thank you Cory!
Thanks for the video but was very informative
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks so much for sharing this info. This my first year too.
Thanx for the good word, drive safe, cheers.
Any tips on icy roads going down? I drive on those Rockies mountains in colorado and boy they are scary. My trailer are constantly drifting from side to side and I drive an automatic. Should I put it on manual? Any advice would help
Of course manual!!
Well that sucks, I'm moving from Augusta, Georgia to Salt Lake City the second week in Feb, i do have a 4wd silverado but this is gonna be an interesting trip.
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I drive a 2021 international. And to engage the Jake you have to depress the service break. So I couldn’t cruise and leave the Jake on 1.
Just a fyi. Wind chill does not affect non living/non warming objects. living creatures create warmth obviously and the wind is blowing away the warmth "bubble" it is trying to create. The road in this instance isn't creating it's own warmth and that is why the wind will blow the snow across the road the colder it regardless of wind speed or if the truck blows the snow off the road.
If you have heated fuel tanks than wind speed will matter driving down the road and whatnot.
Thank you winters coming
Thanks this video was very helpful for a new driver
Glad it helped...right on Vinny. Take it easy...
Great Tips. Thank you
Great explain thanks.Way I go over 2 mil miles safe way to go!
Just got my license few months back, I worry about those mountain ..hills
How to Enter the United States legally keep your cool my friend don't freak out if you start skidding keep your foot off the gas and brake and gradually steer into the skid. If your trailer kicks out to the right, steer to the right. Object of the game is keep that rig straight. And keep a bubble between you and the next vehicle. You'll get there when you get there hand! Be safe
Good advice.. I'm 6 months in the game and I still don't like mountains.. But winter driving this is my first and this looks like how the road is. I jus have to stop braking so much or not have my jakes all the way up..itll be good tho bro..
Professional teaching - good job!
Good Stuff, Great Help, Good Tips 👍Thanks!
Hello, I have a question about the engine break some drive don’t recommend to use engine break on icy roads or in snow whether, but some drive do I’m a new driver I really want to know what’s the different between them which way is more safety, thank you
On slick ice, NO jake. If not too slick, Low Jake. It really just takes experience to know when and how to use it. If in doubt go without. But it can be used when you know how to use it.
He does 45 mhp when im on 80 in those conditions im doing 20-25 im terrified in that crap. I drve 80 to wamsutter from Denver daily 😢
I couldn’t stand Wyoming even in the summer. Seeemed like they have hurricane gust winds year long there
What does he mean by 2 cylinder ? 2nd gear ?
I love these videos. I was wondering if anyone could give some Insight in driving a dock truck in these type of conditions
Very helpful video .That would be scary to drive though.
Thank u ! Its my first year of driving in a semi in europe and i have 0 winter experience and i need to go to a snowy land in europe and i dont know how its going to be, but this will help me. Do you have a vid about putting snowchains on??
Great video! I’m a new driver as well, at what point are we supposed to put the chains on our tires? Please help, I’m headed west on I 80 right now. Thanks
Great content 👍
If you only had 4 seconds to see in front of you, slow down to give yourself more time to stop . You talk about 45 (mph i guess )looking at all the crash videos that might be way to fast ! Visibility 3 seconds is not anything like enough time for anyone to stop safely . Here in UK the rule is 126 : Drive at a speed that will allow you to stop well within the distance you see to be clear .
Rob Duncan I think he was driving too fast .
Chris Montreuil : To be fair he talks a lot about safety , a lot better than the clueless michael pierce (lunatic trucker in snow )
thanks
Thanks for the video. This road is relatively straight. Do you also use the Jakes in these conditions on curves?
0:45 having a black wrecker and not having reflective chevron striping on the back of it just asks for an accident happening. low visibility conditions on the side of the road (which happens a lot to wreckers) needs reflective stickers, and brighter colors. at least it didnt have blinding flashers tho
Hi! This is great footage of what it is like to handle a commercial vehicle in the snow. I was wondering if I could use this clip for a project I am working on. Please let me know!
God bless you sir thanks for the video
“We call them cowboys” 😂😂😂😂
I'm on the 58 north in north Dakota and its 5 degree april 2 dam its ice and snow it was 80 in texas
Look I can and do drive in these conditions.. but honestly when winds are 45+ sustained you should park it because it’s not the sustained winds that get you it’s the 60-80 mph gusts and with 45 mph winds 60-80 is expected. So instead of trying to explain how you should be telling people to just park. Because a newbie is gonna watch this and end up dead because you make it out to be a normal run of the mill day. I know your not trying to but that’s how you came across. Not to mention you said nothing about Load weight.
Enjoyed the video. Thanks.
Sure looks like he is in a hurry. Several million miles in all weather conditions taught me to be able to stop before impacting other vehicles or obstacles. Mileage pay should be eliminated and then you don't lose anything by slowing down. Every hour on duty should be compensated.
Amen to that
Great video...thanks
So. Truckers do appreciate it when you just get around em.
Dominik Andor yes please go around.
Hi Cory this is Sape and I have a question have you ever driven from Hisperia Ca south to Ontario Ca? If so, what do you advice on what gear or speed should I drive with a 75,000 pounds or 40 foot container. I am a new driver and unfortunately the company I work for never thought me well.
Thank you this is so helpful
I am terrified of driving in snow ! I will go 10-15mph lol
Same here I’m heading to springville Utah with a load from Wisconsin it’s suppose to snow I’m nervous 😬
you got one guy talking about safety then you got one vehicle driving by busted up and hanging right side mirror and no front passenger window. hahaha 2:47.
Lol....Awesome!
thank you for your tips on the road. @@CoryJDraper
How fast would you said is the max speed when the weather is like this 35 MPH? I was told you should never use the engine break when the road are in this condition and only do slow movement on the steering wheel
35 is optimum , and thats recommended for chains as well , I personally use the engine brake VERY little in icy condt. depends on exp of the driver ..I have 35 yrs and 20 yrs in extreme condt.'s in canada & with doubles & tripples accrost Idaho to utah ..tripples are allowed on I-84 w/out chains but dont wreck ,,then there is a 750.00 fine if you wreck ..
I'm readying to go back OTR with either Interstate / knight / navajo ..yeah in the winter am I crazy ..? ya just go slow & chain when necessary , I've gone barefoot when other trucks chained up ... but do the SAFE CHOICE
Good trucker
I -80 climbs almost 9,000 feet in California donnor pass and that Wyoming wind is a frozen hell hole. Take your time and do it right. Drive slow like a pimp in a 75 Cadillac
My trainer told me you shouldn’t use the engine brakes in the snow or rain is that true or false someone please elaborate on this for me
A flying semi is the future. 200 mph at 25,000 feet. Fuel less than road tax tires and brakes at 200 mph. Get up, autopilot, monitor, no hassles. Driving is stressful!
Thanks man nice video..
So my question do i use the engine brake the whole way down
Doesn't really answer my question
wow thanks for video
Your header says yer using yer flashers while driving?
Dude, CORY.... You need to be a trainer , , cause as you know, alot of wheel holders out here and not many REAL truckers. You my friend are one of them that show how it supposed to be..
Thanks Amigo, have a great day!
10-4
Can you drive with the inter axle diff on when it’s snowing?
Gerson Mendez some drivers do. That’s a good question.
Please stay in the rite lane so I can pass you without a issue. Thank you
How to drive a semi on snow and ice in Wyoming: Don’t
lol why? I've driven with over a foot of snow on the highway at 5 am right after a blizzard, so much snow couldn't barely tell where the highway ended and ditch began. Loaded is safer then empty and I was full canadian btrain weight of 140,000lb's of explosives going to the ice roads. Driving in adverse conditions like this IS what will make you a better driver to begin with, if your actually paying attention to the feed back your vehicles giving you.
How do you handle goimg up grades and downgrades plz
Dont drive without Chains or if u have to use High RPM in a Lower Gear!
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Are you loosing the L gear on the automatic stick, it's below the D
ill show you the D
It's 2020 and i watch this video for the first time ... I'm a Truckdriver too and i think it's a very good Video, thank you 👍 The funny part ... but very cool :
Your voice sounds like from Johnny Cash ... roll on 🤘😎
sound advice :)
What about the hills and mountains? That's where I'll be driving, in the smoky mountain region. Pondering on if it's worth it
If everyone got paid by the hour then accidents wouldn't happen as much
Idk why they don’t throw hot water on the ice to melt it problem solved
what is 2 cylinders? what's he saying I'm on 2 cylinders than 4? I'm studying for my class B... just now
The engine brake has a selector switch that allows you three engine brake settings which increase braking capabilities. The more cylinders the engine brakes uses the faster you stop. each setting uses more cylinders. level one=2cylinders level two = 4 cylinders and level 3 =all six cylinders.
+Hank Hill thanks bud
Hank Hill 'propane'
I have to buy my own tires. Driving on those bumps won't work for me🤦♂️🥱🚂💨🚫
Yeah so 3:10 to Yuma here, little exp. and never seen snow in my life. once a snowbird made fun of me for not knowing what a block heater is. and now that I'm gunna make my bones OTR for that one year to get the exp. to move on to a better company. I have to learn to drive in this shit? put on chains n stuff. I'm fuk'd!!! what do I do??
2:45 That car looks like it's had a bad time.