Trucking Into Denver During a Snow Storm!! I-70 Eastbound and Down!!

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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024
  • Filmed February 16tb 202
    Mike Pierce
    P.O. Box 2443
    Granby Colorado 80446

Комментарии • 614

  • @dsta9996
    @dsta9996 2 года назад +13

    Dude you truckers have nerves of steel!! Much appreciated for delivering the goods

  • @kimberlyshalaby1134
    @kimberlyshalaby1134 2 года назад +60

    You've drove under these conditions so long, it's just natural to you now. Stay safe! Peace!

  • @billbradley2480
    @billbradley2480 2 года назад +32

    I retired from Truck Driving 3 years ago after 25 years OTR. I made a bunch of Trips in and out of Denver. The most memorable was a hail storm. Golf ball size hail was several inches deep on the roads. All the cars pulled over and several were hiding under overpasses. I drove into town and delivered to a Sams Club. My Truck cab survived fine but the noise was very loud when hail was hammering it.

  • @peterz4427
    @peterz4427 2 года назад +13

    Ah, yes, know this section of I-70 very well. (Used to live in Evergreen, about 10 miles south of there as the crow flies) At the bottom of the slope at the hogback is Dead Man's Curve, seen a lot of trucks wiped out there. Good to see you have this! Be safe!

  • @sammohamed9247
    @sammohamed9247 2 года назад +12

    U always give me motivation when I watch your videos I’m a truck driver almost 4 years and u are one off the best truckers I sow in my life keep it up legend we need more videos or daily updates

  • @martinljubic84
    @martinljubic84 2 года назад +13

    From desert Australia, of blistering sun and the scorched earth of an arid land,
    this looks like a nice and inviting cool change of scenery.

    • @Mostopinionatedmanofalltime
      @Mostopinionatedmanofalltime Месяц назад

      Yeah, but it sucks to drive in.😢

    • @clintmuir9489
      @clintmuir9489 2 дня назад

      The snow is a nightmare, and not because it's scary or anything like that it's because of all the idiots that shouldn't even be on the road,just like that white s.u.v he passed, people like that should NEVER drive when it snows. Be safe out there down under.

  • @theresaguzman9741
    @theresaguzman9741 2 года назад +22

    Truckers have all my respect. Safe travels 🙏

  • @normandbertrand1202
    @normandbertrand1202 2 года назад +9

    Thank's for the ride. You 're one hell of a good driver and great in the snow. Take care & drive safe.

  • @michellegarry1872
    @michellegarry1872 2 года назад +44

    Dear Lord, please, please watch over this trucker and his fellow truckers. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen. And thank you, sir, for doing this very difficult but very important job.

  • @lRaza9072
    @lRaza9072 2 года назад +6

    Hi Mike just wanted to thank you for your videos, especially hwy 550 video. me and my husband(rookie at that time) saw our GPS malfunctioned and our dispatcher sent us thru million dollar hwy 🤦, I showed my husband your video on moving the tandems up or we could slip off one of those winding turns...we moved tandems and it saved our life!. We went thru when it was snowing but once we got down we literally had to stop and shake off all the nerves! 😅
    What a drive! Thank you for your videos, it helps alot of rookies out there (like us)
    Thank you!🎉

  • @cbufffly
    @cbufffly 2 года назад +6

    Nice of the drivers on the left to move over left a little more when they see that big blue semi behind them Mike! We all appreciate you on the snowy, icy roads! Be safe please!

  • @MikeKelsoJr
    @MikeKelsoJr Год назад +5

    I’ve driven that road many times !! It’s amazing how most people from Colorado drive do well in the snow !! 👍😊

  • @EricHaynes101
    @EricHaynes101 2 года назад +6

    I really enjoy watching you driving in snow ❄️ you drive through out the snow as if the ground was dry! Hell of a driver ❄️🛻👍

  • @debbieosborn9464
    @debbieosborn9464 2 года назад +16

    That traffic is a little crazy! People making their own lane. You do a amazing job!

    • @tonyz6421
      @tonyz6421 2 года назад

      Have you driven in these conditions?

  • @karenecurran7895
    @karenecurran7895 2 года назад +10

    I find it interesting that I can get so anxious over here while we travel through the snow over there. Seems we are right there with you MMM. Stay safe. GOD BLESS YOU

  • @Hoytbuff
    @Hoytbuff 2 года назад +23

    This will be my first year as a winter pulling doubles to Denver every night and I’m terrified!

    • @719beauty
      @719beauty Год назад +1

      How are you doing with the weather?

    • @DjSicEm
      @DjSicEm Год назад

      How are you?

    • @Aikynbreusov
      @Aikynbreusov Год назад +3

      You'll be just fine.... just focus on the road and mind nothing else and you will be just fine......

    • @DjSicEm
      @DjSicEm Год назад

      @@Aikynbreusov what about the fact that sometimes you can’t see the road

    • @843Hotboy
      @843Hotboy Год назад +4

      @@DjSicEmget your ass off the road and call dispatch and tell em it’s too dangerous it’s not safe

  • @henriettadenzig8743
    @henriettadenzig8743 2 года назад +2

    Good morning everyone hope you are having a good day.53 here today here in Ohio. stay safe mike.

  • @nofider1
    @nofider1 2 года назад +97

    Hey Mike. I love these snow adventures, I like the way you never loose your cool with anyone (not on camera anyhow) Stay safe. :-)

  • @DisabledPrepper
    @DisabledPrepper 2 года назад +4

    Absolutely one of my favourites. I currently have it on loop play in the Hangar. Thank you Mike. Warm regards from the UK.

  • @BettySimmons-r4q
    @BettySimmons-r4q 10 месяцев назад +1

    That was fun riding shotgun with you heading to Denver. I grew up in snow country In Western Montana so it was fun to see the snow again. I'm a Californian now. Peace.

  • @georgeallan1300
    @georgeallan1300 2 года назад +8

    Oh, the joys (?) of Springtime driving, and we all know how you love it Mike. Be safe!

  • @katslat8410
    @katslat8410 Год назад +1

    I was just browsing to see what I can watch and just happened to come across your video. I'm riding with you. I also want to say I am so grateful to ALL of you truckers because, without all of you our stores would be empty and so, THANK YOU!! This is NOT an easy job.

  • @werecollie
    @werecollie Месяц назад

    I get severe anxiety about driving trucks in winter weather after getting stuck in a daycab during an ice storm my first winter driving. I appreciate your winter videos immensely, they really help. Safe travels

  • @pinkywilliams8063
    @pinkywilliams8063 2 года назад +9

    Always look forward to a snowy shotgun ride with Mountain Man Mike, C'mon..... Thanks Mike

  • @davechapman1371
    @davechapman1371 2 года назад +32

    I’ve driven this harrowing interstate a few times.
    It’s scary even in the summer during the day.
    Very impressive driving mister.

    • @Wasabi9111
      @Wasabi9111 Год назад

      Never been to Denver. What’s so bad about this road? It looks so beautiful

  • @conniegnesda9720
    @conniegnesda9720 2 года назад +2

    My nerves are shot just watching you drive! I hate snow covered roads, that's why I stay home. Great video!

  • @scotts.8460
    @scotts.8460 2 года назад +27

    I have been watching your videos for some time now, you truly have some awesome driving skills. No way I could do what you do, thanks for what you do. Much Respect.

  • @bobevansIW
    @bobevansIW Год назад +2

    I like your style of driving there Mike. I drove artics (18 wheelers) in the UK & France for 20 years and hardly ever faced conditions like that!! Hats off to you 😉

  • @SatheeshNair-rb3jo
    @SatheeshNair-rb3jo 2 года назад +2

    I live in Denver, and have driven on those roads, and even on light snow/cold conditions, I get shit-scared driving through i-70....you have my respect!!

  • @tombeyer375
    @tombeyer375 3 месяца назад +1

    Years back, used to run dedicated. Ran beer from Winchester, Va to Golden, Co. Then backhauled bulk potatoes from Monte' Vista, Co to Warsaw, Nc. Going back East, ftom Monte Vista, on US160 could get quite interesting around Lavita Pass, when it got slick.Had to check my drawers a few times!! Lol!

  • @PureHoney2
    @PureHoney2 3 месяца назад +1

    I lived in Colorado my whole life I-70 is a 3 Lane Highway you did a wonderful job in that snow storm that other vehicle didn't have the right to honk at you but that's Colorado Drivers today new out of staters that come here act like they know these highways here and drive to fast in the snow. Good Job!!!

  • @bb1040
    @bb1040 2 года назад +3

    We see this all the time back east here where I am now, heavy snow covered free ways, truck rolling right along and the traffic slows down and the trucks can't stop on the slippery road and plows right into the cars, 50 or 60 vehicle pileup, dozens hurt or killed . Up here on I-90 now when the weather gets like that, the freeway is closed to trucks.

  • @EasilyDistractedBySparkly
    @EasilyDistractedBySparkly 2 года назад +11

    Great job handling the snow and traffic as always! I'm born and raised in Denver, but I sure don't miss it!

  • @towgod7985
    @towgod7985 2 года назад +5

    WOW that's snow! Drive safely, Cheers

  • @dottiehildebrand3123
    @dottiehildebrand3123 2 года назад +2

    I love to ride de with Mountain Man Mike... Finally a driver with skills.. Love your videos...God bless.. Be safe..🇺🇸🌹❤️

  • @marthaandrews441
    @marthaandrews441 Год назад

    This trucker is one good driver. Slow and steady wins the race.

    • @jasongupton7858
      @jasongupton7858 7 месяцев назад

      He's anything but slow and steady.

  • @harleyhawk7959
    @harleyhawk7959 2 года назад +1

    30yrs, I can say I do not miss that crap one bit. four wheelers can not drive on a dry sunny day. good driving Mike 👏 you remind me of me.

  • @teresapalacios1633
    @teresapalacios1633 2 года назад +5

    Hello Mike! You are
    a very good driver! And you seem to be cool like a cat, and nothing bothers you..that is excelent! Thank you for sharing your cool videos !🙂👍

  • @terasci5102
    @terasci5102 Год назад

    Wow, You get all the stress and we get an amazing ride. Thanks so much!

  • @johnoxenreider9094
    @johnoxenreider9094 2 года назад +10

    You are so smooth at that winter driving, Mike.

  • @kaymorgan8492
    @kaymorgan8492 2 года назад +9

    Too much traffic on a snowy day for me!! But your doing a great job Mike!!

  • @brettadams6467
    @brettadams6467 3 месяца назад +1

    45 years 4 million miles and still doing it. Will do it until I die. You either LOVE IT OR HATE IT!NO IN BETWEEN. 😊😊

  • @dzyoung1
    @dzyoung1 2 года назад

    I dont know what you haul.. all I can say you are a rock star, I would be parked on the side of the road.... thanks for sharing... and thanks for being out there for all of us.

  • @melanierandolph6953
    @melanierandolph6953 2 года назад +3

    Love the ride along it just seems so odd you're in crappy weather and I'm in good weather in Indiana. Ya got to admit this country of ours is marvelous cross a few states and you're in a different world. Love ya stay safe out there.👍

  • @justing6986
    @justing6986 Год назад +4

    My dad told me a story about driving in snow like this. Back in 1984 he went to Lake Tahoe and it was snowing so heavily that his windshield was full of ice and snow so he couldn’t see anything at all while he was still driving on the freeway. Luckily a cop saw him and decided to guide him to the nearest exit off the freeway. Must be scary driving in these conditions especially when you can’t see in front of you.

  • @steamhard
    @steamhard 2 года назад +2

    Good to see you back n especially with a snow driving video. Love seeing these!!!

  • @charlesschmidt2886
    @charlesschmidt2886 2 года назад +8

    It never ceases to amaze me how many people lose what little common sense they do have when the weather turns crappy and the roads get slick. I did my time driving over the road logging 4 million miles so I know firsthand what you are going through. Always enjoy your videos, Stay Safe !!!

  • @rayrussell6258
    @rayrussell6258 2 года назад +1

    I do enjoy the ride. I did that for real, many years, but was mostly a flat-lander. Still get the urge to make a run. Thanks.

  • @steamhard
    @steamhard 2 года назад

    Love watching these videos. I’ll watch them at least twice.

  • @chrisc395
    @chrisc395 Год назад +4

    I know this is an old one but I’m always fascinated seeing you guys drive in shit like this. In a 4 wheeler I’m creeping and you guys all handle it like you’re hauling the mail. Amazing.

  • @pattygonzales9605
    @pattygonzales9605 2 года назад +2

    Good morning Mike, hope all is well with you and the family. Nice to see another video. I never get scared with you behind the steering wheel.

  • @dalelanglett2803
    @dalelanglett2803 2 года назад +2

    Hi mike I have driven these roads with in 18 wheelers you are right on how to drive, I’m impressed with your driving and skills.

  • @yankeexpress
    @yankeexpress 2 года назад +19

    Mike drives like I drive….safely aggressive. Been watching these videos for years as good entertainment, sometimes with the sound off to nix the politics but the driving dynamic is great.

  • @emeyers5984
    @emeyers5984 2 года назад +1

    You’re so calm! I don’t miss that drive between Colorado Springs and Denver! Stay safe!

  • @ratherbeflying101
    @ratherbeflying101 2 года назад +3

    If you drive a truck for a living, this is a common occurrence. Snow is part of the job. Reno is even worse. Donner pass is always a joy, hahaha
    I'm 63 now, if I have to chain I pull over and call it a day. I could care less what broker thinks. After chaining for 21 years I've had enough.

    • @NovaaGrind
      @NovaaGrind 2 года назад

      Props for sticking that long, I'm going back to otr soon. This is my biggest fear, driving in bad weather during the day with traffic

    • @zaiks0105
      @zaiks0105 2 года назад

      In my book, no amount of experience can control one slip in the snow. So yea, I completely agree

  • @bb1040
    @bb1040 2 года назад +1

    I have driven that road in a blizzard before, not fun. I am 75 years old now and had the opportunity to drive up through the mountains before I-70 was built, all the way up over the top, before the tunnel was there.

  • @gingerlucas3715
    @gingerlucas3715 2 года назад +2

    WOW...are you good. like riding with you Mike even if it's on video. Thanks for the videos . Ginger
    ke

  • @johnhubert5143
    @johnhubert5143 2 года назад +2

    Mike, Have you ever done a video of you chaining up? If you have not it would be cool to see that....us east coast drivers could all benefit from seeing someone that does it all the time show us how it's done. by the way I have not drove a truck in over 20 years but it is cool watching your videos. I don't have to leave the house to get a tour of the country...LOL and some of your comments about learning driving skills by doing it [not exactly the way the book or school teaches you] are exactly the way I learned. Thank you ~ keep posting.

    • @rd30000
      @rd30000 2 года назад +1

      I live in NJ. I just had to put chains on i70 for the first time yesterday. I didn't realize my chains were 2 chains welded together so they go over both drive tires. What a pain in the ass to do while it's snowing and freezing.

  • @davidc4988
    @davidc4988 2 года назад +1

    Thanks Mike, nice drive as usual.
    All the best, Dave Sheffield UK.

  • @monikagraczyk6852
    @monikagraczyk6852 Год назад

    THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH! DZIĘKUJĘ ZA MOŻLIWOŚĆ OBEJRZENIA FILMIU. BARDZO MI SIĘ PODOBAŁ. I LIKE THE FILM!

  • @coloradotrish7297
    @coloradotrish7297 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for posting! I'm extremely familiar with this exact road and I can't believe how everyone is following so closely! That is crazy! There is no way anyone of them would be able to stop. No thanks.

  • @tritonmole
    @tritonmole Год назад +1

    Americans in warmer states are funny when it snows. This would be a regular winter day in Latvia. People tend to drive slower, choose longer breaking distances, but still drive decent, not blocking lanes and not using emergancy lights without any reason.

  • @madelinewhitley14
    @madelinewhitley14 Год назад

    I live just outside of Denver, this video was shot just west of where I live, I have been down that stretch numerous times, that stretch of highway on I-70 is no fun in the winter. Thanks for the upload.

  • @rd30000
    @rd30000 2 года назад +1

    I just drived this for the first time (I'm only 3 months into cmv driving) in the snow...holy crap, man lol. I've never been happier to see Utah

  • @DriveSafeDon
    @DriveSafeDon 2 года назад

    Not only do you drive like me but I feel the same way love driving in the snow but with no people around. I used to pull doubles from New Jersey to Albany five nights a week in the snow and I loved it
    🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @cottagebliss
    @cottagebliss 2 года назад

    LOVE riding with you...the scenery is fabulous, thx

  • @shirlenapatterson3306
    @shirlenapatterson3306 2 года назад

    I love seeing snow so beautiful😊🏔️❄️☃️⛄🌁👍

  • @ounce0420
    @ounce0420 Год назад +2

    I'm a truck driver from europe. I was in the US. I have to say you truckers are mostly true professionals compared to europe where we have a lot of drivers that never should sit behind a steering wheel and it's all becouse of the lack of drivers. But the rest of the people driving on your roads are just a joke. They drive like they do it for the first time taking all the lanes, cutting off others..

  • @gailminchew4610
    @gailminchew4610 2 года назад +1

    I love watching your series I was a truck driver for 17 years hauled for western dist. out of Denver till I injured my back don't know if we crossed paths or not but I went by dream chaser

  • @charleshicks3492
    @charleshicks3492 2 года назад +13

    So scary; not the snow, the other drivers-especially these new” truckers that shouldn’t be allowed to drive a bicycle 😎😎😎👍👍

    • @sweettrubble4635
      @sweettrubble4635 2 года назад

      😄😄😄 Too funny.

    • @winkdinkerman733
      @winkdinkerman733 Год назад

      But that’s what they were “trained on”, in India & some Eastern Block countries,at this point,I’m convinced of it.

    • @navblue20
      @navblue20 Год назад +2

      And then there are the "old timers" who plow thru anything the hell with the conditions and both about the newbies. And do NOT tell me those guys don't exist.

    • @schmoelenk8983
      @schmoelenk8983 Год назад

      Do one on the million dollar highway up from durango to telluride?

    • @ArchyMoe
      @ArchyMoe 2 месяца назад

      The ego of you old truckers is what keep our roads dangerous

  • @geraldjones8032
    @geraldjones8032 Год назад +1

    Enjoy your video. All very interesting.😊😊😊😊😊

  • @paulson6270
    @paulson6270 2 года назад

    I love watching you drive thru any type weather.

  • @fergusontea
    @fergusontea 2 года назад

    Smooth sailing with that little snow on the road. It gets fun when there are 6" of snow on the highway.

  • @2022spacekw
    @2022spacekw Год назад

    Wow what an experience, thanks and keep safe!

  • @snake_eater71
    @snake_eater71 2 года назад

    I love that you pass that other driver single Jake, and barefoot; he's rolling down with chains and full Jake.
    Right on!

  • @billclements3879
    @billclements3879 2 года назад

    Safe travels Mike, stay warm…. Thanks for sharing

  • @Unlimited_Power_TV
    @Unlimited_Power_TV 2 года назад +2

    I Really Enjoyed This Down Hill Trucking Video of Snow Falling Near Denver , Colorado

  • @valjef1
    @valjef1 2 года назад

    That was the most polite get tf out the way ever. Love it 😂

  • @cherylolson3773
    @cherylolson3773 2 года назад +3

    Wow, the first time I’ve had sm panic attacks watching your videos. Lol, heart was actually pounding! When we had our diesel motor home, I would freak out during rides like this that I would end up on the floor. Lol finally started taking one of husbands Atavan so I would sleep thru the storm.

  • @rebekahelrod3642
    @rebekahelrod3642 2 года назад +2

    You're an awesome driver.....more guts than me..lol. Really enjoy the rides and commentaries😎

  • @CanadaJ
    @CanadaJ Год назад +3

    Your quick lane changes and speed entering almost stopped traffic is scary to watch. Stay safe driver.

  • @Bendigo1
    @Bendigo1 2 года назад +2

    When it snows like that, there are no lanes, that does not mean you get to use the entire road.... That suv should have pulled over and called it quits if they were that scared.
    Chains are reqiured and not a bad idea for going down hill in the northwest and California, because you need to resist gravity and bare tires often do not have the traction to hold back the rig for very long. It is often much warmer over here and that makes it much more slick. There have been many times I made it up a hill in snow just fine without chains, but going down was like riding a sled and wish i had put chains on. Even starting out going down at 10 or 15mph is too much to hold back all that weight. And with the curves a lot of the roads have you do not want to pick up much speed going down or you will be sliding off into the ditch or off the cliff.

  • @MrMopar413
    @MrMopar413 2 года назад +1

    Great driving job. I run the Northwest and drive Volvo’s with I-Shift transmissions, Volvo vectro motor and add in traction control that combination is unstoppable. The only time we need chains going downhill is if chains are required. I’ve had to chain up when the sign is on but I know the Volvo didn’t need them , but that’s the law. Plus now thanks to California we have to put single rail chains on all 4 drivers, that sucks. The Volvo with the I-Shift is the best machine I’ve ever driven in the snow and ice.

  • @rubenhenson131
    @rubenhenson131 2 года назад

    Awesome job thank you so very much 😊

  • @paulson6270
    @paulson6270 2 года назад +4

    I love watching you drive. Great video as always. Thanks Mike!!

  • @rrh2918
    @rrh2918 2 года назад +2

    Every time I watch your videos I remind myself why I quit driving over the road, 4 times.

  • @wilma685
    @wilma685 2 года назад

    Great job driving in the snow. You a good driver,, Enjoyed the beautiful snowy video,,,Be safe!

  • @AmazingPhilippines1
    @AmazingPhilippines1 2 года назад +11

    I am living in the Philippines now where trucking is quite a bit different. I have been over those mountains with chains many times and do not miss it one bit. People tend to "share the road" here and make 3-4 lanes out of 2 lanes. Very little road rage as Filipinos are pretty tolerant also.

    • @Linda2
      @Linda2 2 года назад +3

      I've visited the Philippines, truly beautiful people. Loved my stay of 3 weeks. Stayed in Bagio just loved it.

    • @tonyz6421
      @tonyz6421 2 года назад +2

      Well good for you 😂

  • @bastardthread1317
    @bastardthread1317 2 года назад

    You the Man. Thanks again.

  • @Nonameconservative
    @Nonameconservative 2 месяца назад

    As a former OTR driver of 25 years, I think my first ice/wind storm in a tractor-trailer in Ohio was much more terrifying. My first of 2 360s in a big rig and it took me days to pull the seat out from the pucker power 😂

  • @charlesnoel9081
    @charlesnoel9081 Год назад

    Driving that way makes for great wreck videos. Driving 1 second behind a tanker truck on snow. "He had the right away" looks good on a tome stone.

  • @PNW980
    @PNW980 Год назад

    Me, yes, freaking out. Which is why I never drive in these conditions. If you can’t do it, don’t do it. Bravo to you sir! You’re a great driver.

  • @guruoo
    @guruoo 2 года назад +1

    When there's this much snow, lanes are just an idea that's left to the imagination.

  • @ernieshankle7297
    @ernieshankle7297 2 года назад +6

    I admire your style of driving. Very professional,calm and collected. Godspeed.

  • @lisashiela9137
    @lisashiela9137 2 года назад +1

    Great driving Mountain man Mike...

  • @official8443
    @official8443 2 года назад

    Love to have you teach me in bad weather, you're video are awesome 👌

  • @billdoty6438
    @billdoty6438 2 года назад +3

    I’m sure the mountains are beautiful and it’s a great place to live. But you can have this kind of driving, I’m staying on level ground here in Wisconsin. It is fun to watch from my couch though ❄️

    • @ewizzle2
      @ewizzle2 2 года назад +2

      Wisconsin driving in the winter is also no picnic

    • @arthurbrumagem3844
      @arthurbrumagem3844 2 года назад +1

      @@ewizzle2 some of the worst winter driving conditions I have experienced were in Wisc. They don’t jump on snow removal very fast there imo

  • @johnathanlewis2049
    @johnathanlewis2049 2 года назад +1

    Hi Mike. I’ve been subscribed to your channel and following your videos for awhile now I know you’re a good driver.
    It’s everyone else especially those who don’t stay in a lane who make it dangerous out there. I don’t blame you for getting around that driver passing them on the right just to get away from them.
    Be safe Mike. Peace brother

  • @JanesDough855
    @JanesDough855 2 года назад

    Love your new truck. You deserve it. Keep safe in your travels!

  • @knight5197
    @knight5197 2 года назад +3

    You are driving faster than what road conditions are specially downhill
    Slow down
    Your truck will not come to a stop fast enough if there is an accident or if somebody slams on their break