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  • Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
  • I Plow Snow for the Municipality here in Nova Scotia, Canada & Welcome to my Channel!
    I hope you all enjoy this compilation of some of my snow plow videos. We haven't had much snow this season, so I decided to make a video for my viewers using clips from the past couple of years with the Mac Truck. Although it can be challenging at times, I enjoy plowing snow and hope these videos help raise awareness to what we snowfighters might be dealing with when trying to keep our highways safe.
    Please like, comment and subscribe if you'd like to help support my channel as it is greatly appreciated!
    Happy New Year and Thank you for tuning in to JimHow Digs Dirt!
    Cheers,
    James Howard aka JimHow
    Mailing Address:
    JimHow Digs Dirt
    PO Box 1698
    Stellarton, NS, CAN
    B0K1S0
    P.S.
    If you watch closely, my old 6 Wheel Drive Western Star makes an appearance to help me out after I slid off the road!
    #plowingsnow #jimhowdigsdirt
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Комментарии • 400

  • @ShawnP1989
    @ShawnP1989 Год назад +4

    Is that intro from "The friendly giant" tv show? What a throw back!

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад +2

      Ya gotta love the ole Friendly Giant,lol. Thanks for watching Shawn!

  • @TheMrFarkle
    @TheMrFarkle 11 месяцев назад +4

    Driving while the snow was falling heavily, especially at night, was bad on the eyes and dangerous. How plowmen do it is beyond me. I fear I would have been mesmerized and fallen asleep. It's bad enough in a heavy rain during daylight. Kudos.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  10 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah, you're right! It can be quite mesmerizing at times. Makes for a long shift

  • @terryw1554
    @terryw1554 10 месяцев назад +3

    I respect the constant care and attention to your vehicle! So many commercial drivers these days are nothing more than 'steering wheel holders'... Setting up for the following driver is a mark of true professionalism.

  • @martymorse2
    @martymorse2 Год назад +26

    Thanks for being honest about mistakes or mishaps on the job. Most people would be reluctant to show video footage of them being human and going off the road in tough conditions. It comes with the job and you lay it right out there. As always Jim, thanks for first rate videos and for letting us watch you work.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад +2

      Thanks Marty! I just want people to see what it's really like out there. It happens to the best of us, nothing to be embarrassed about if you are out in these conditions.

  • @martymorse2
    @martymorse2 Год назад +22

    You never fail to deliver with bringing us high quality videos. All the best to you and your family in 2023. Thanks for taking the time to let us watch you work as you keep our roads open.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад +1

      I appreciate that Marty! Thank you for the kind words and all the best to you and yours in the New Year!

  • @gmctech
    @gmctech Год назад +3

    I listen to all the TIR folks all over the province on my scanner and the Pictou county plow drivers seem to be the most professional, organized, efficient folks with by far the best "team-work" attitude. Driving through Pictou county after a storm proves it too!

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад +2

      Thank you very much, that's nice to hear! I will pass the word along to my co-workers. Stay safe!

    • @gmctech
      @gmctech Год назад +3

      You're very welcome, you guys earned it! But we really should be thanking all you plow drivers and your winter works support personnel for working in the most dangerous, adverse conditions! 👍👍👍

  • @shortCUT207
    @shortCUT207 10 месяцев назад +2

    As a certified tow plow operator -I can testify all this is true
    We are just getting the rexroth spreader control and joysticks in
    Can’t wait to learn’em

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  9 месяцев назад

      I bet you could get some cool videos with that set up. Good luck with your new toy and stay safe out there brother!

  • @buckybadger4life
    @buckybadger4life Год назад +5

    Jim, I have the utmost respect for county plow drivers here in eastern Wisconsin. You give an insight into your day that most don't know

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      Thanks Bucky! I enjoy making these videos and showing people what all snow plow operators might be dealing with while trying to keep our highways safe. I love reading all positive comments and seeing the respect some people have for us. Hope you have a Happy New Year and stay safe!

  • @rollingcoal9500
    @rollingcoal9500 Год назад +44

    Gotta tell ya Mr.Jim, I have watched a lot of plow vids on RUclips, thousands and I find your vids to be the best! Camera angles are awesome and you understand what is viewers wanna see. It’s really is awesome. Thank u sir for taking the time to film for us

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад +7

      Thanks Rolling Coal I appreciate your support! Keep up the great work on your videos as well Happy New Year Brother!

    • @diddiousdenali
      @diddiousdenali Год назад +1

      I totally agree

    • @Roncvfd1824
      @Roncvfd1824 Год назад

      @@JimHowDigsDirt😊

    • @AnacesardaLuz26daLuz77
      @AnacesardaLuz26daLuz77 Год назад +1

      Cesar🧔🏻🌨❄❄❄❄☃️🌨

  • @jamesdill6832
    @jamesdill6832 9 месяцев назад +2

    A special note here can be a plus sign for either Studded snow ties & or Chains.

  • @gh4121-b5n
    @gh4121-b5n Год назад +3

    That time of year again. The joys of parking the rig indoors. Ours were all outside, and first guy in started them (about 12) in our district. Been retired 16 yrs now and in a way I miss it. Loved plowing in the snow.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад +1

      Oh wow! That would suck having to get into a cold snow covered rig every time you had to go plowing. It is easier doing a proper pre trip in a nice warm shop. Thanks Guy and Happy New Year!

    • @gh4121-b5n
      @gh4121-b5n Год назад +1

      @@JimHowDigsDirt ..that’s why us old timers made sure we came in last. Still before the shift started and the young bucks would start the trucks so they’d be toasty once I got in 😂. Didn’t matter day or night, in town or out in the boonies I had fun doing it. Luv your channel cause it brings up good memories .

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад +1

      Work smarter not harder, lol. Those young fellow will catch on over time and some day play the same tricks on the new recruits. That's called experience. Glad you are enjoying the videos and thanks for watching!

  • @mikefleming8352
    @mikefleming8352 Год назад +1

    Hi Jim. It’s because of guys like you that I made it to and from work for 35 years. Can’t thank you enough.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      Thank you for the support Mike! It's nice to feel appreciated!

  • @bobwhelk2117
    @bobwhelk2117 Год назад +1

    What ever you do - don’t pull a Jeremy Renner- keep safe and happy plowing

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      I don't know who Jeremy Renner is but thank you for watching!

  • @terrytytula
    @terrytytula Год назад +1

    I can remember a cbc radio interview with a nefi snowplow driver that quit. The snow was so high that it covered cars completely and you couldn't see them. He hit three cars in one day and quit, my nerves can't handle it.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад +1

      Yeah, that would much snow would be hard on the nerves. They really get dumped on sometimes over in Newfoundland!

  • @russianmixmusic
    @russianmixmusic 10 месяцев назад +1

    Сегодня сложно, и завтра тоже будет непросто. Но послезавтра все будет хорошо. Я надеюсь, что ты остаешься позитивным в жизни. Спасибо за вашу музыку для исцеления моей души

  • @waynesanford7006
    @waynesanford7006 Год назад +7

    15 years of plowing and I sure miss being out in a good storm

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      Me too Wayne! We haven't had hardly any snow at all this winter, only enough to send us out on a few salt runs. I'm sure that will change soon enough tho and I will be able to make some new videos. I imagine in your 15 years of plowing you would have some great stories to tell. Take care Wayne and stay safe!

    • @brianstevens2327
      @brianstevens2327 Год назад

      @@JimHowDigsDirt o

  • @tomjack9632
    @tomjack9632 9 месяцев назад

    30 years I’ve been plowing northwestern Pennsylvania highways,, never gets boring,, be safe out there my brothers and sisters, keep it between the ditches…

  • @randybedker1584
    @randybedker1584 Год назад +1

    I have respect for the people that keep the roads open during the winter. I've heard stories of them plowing 30-40 hours straight go to the barn sleep two or three hours then back at it. But that was way back 60-80s.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад +1

      Sometimes the good old days didn't seem so good Randy, lol

  • @jamesvanscoy7717
    @jamesvanscoy7717 Год назад +1

    Great job plowin the rds keep up the good wrk

  • @redsquirrelftw
    @redsquirrelftw Год назад +1

    Really cool to see the point of view from the operator. Plow truck operators is something that is easy to take for granted. Thank you for keeping the roads safe!

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      Thanks Red! I think by sharing these videos it gives people a little more insight to what we are up against at times. A lot of people take us for granted so it's always nice to read all the positive comments from viewers after they get a glimpse of things from our perspective.

  • @nomerc3608
    @nomerc3608 Год назад +2

    Thank you for sharing your experiences with us! Hello from North Carolina, 🇺🇸! Back thirty five years ago or so me and my wife would drive to the mountains just so we could go see the ❄️. Now that we are older and broken up we dread to see the cold weather come back. Loved seeing the 🦌🦌🦌🦌! Stay away from the 🥗☠️🪡’s!
    ❤️👍🏻🇺🇸

  • @404notfound.....
    @404notfound..... Год назад +1

    I did this job as a plow operator for a couple of seasons since they found out I had a class one license they wanted me to pull the brine tank as well. I said forget it!!

  • @heyjohnson5535
    @heyjohnson5535 Год назад +2

    My dad retired from PennDot literally a day before he died. He started off working for a drilling company driving their 100000 ppound rig from site to site back in the 80s but as we the kids got older he wanted to be home more then 2days every other weekend so he started working for the Township we lived in and eventually went to the state side of it. But in the winter time if it was gonna be a real bad storm and they call school off the night before id go with him and work the lever for the cinders when he told me to. We lived on the family farm at that point out in the country side of SwPa. Was always fun being the first person out on the roads during a snow storm. U guys are badasses to say the least. Nothing better then riding around with your pops plowing snow.. dont think penndot would of allowed me in the truck but the township was just a bunch of country men doing whatever they could to keep things going.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      I hear ya! I would need to have permission to take a passenger that is not an employee and they would have to sign a waiver to ride shotgun with me nowadays.

  • @billybop17
    @billybop17 Год назад +1

    thanks for keeping the roads safe

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      You are quite welcome Billybop! Thank you for watching!

  • @ozzy429460
    @ozzy429460 Год назад +1

    We run a front chain for those black ice days. And tenco front discharge sanders. But still we all have those days even all chained up. Great videos.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад +1

      Yeah, and black ice is the worst! Thanks for watching Ozzy!

  • @الوحشدراقون
    @الوحشدراقون Год назад +2

    Thank you, Jim, for this beautiful clip and precise explanation. I am following you from Saudi Arabia 🌹

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      You are very welcome! Thank you for watching and greetings from Canada!

  • @wbball15
    @wbball15 Год назад +3

    I look forward to every winter, just so I can watch the new snow plowing video from Jim.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад +1

      I'm glad to hear that! I hope we get some snow soon so I can make a few new videos. Only been out for a few salt runs so far this season, but I'm sure that will be changing soon. Thank you for watching!

  • @radfishguy6784
    @radfishguy6784 Год назад +1

    8:50.. my favorite kind of snow... nighttime sideways snow!

  • @randybedker1584
    @randybedker1584 Год назад +1

    I remember growing up my dad , grandpa and uncle worked for the county here in Michigan. Wouldn't see any of them for days sometimes even a week or more. That was in the 60,70,80s we'd get a storm and they go. We all live with in a half mile so since I was the only boy I was expected to go shovel porches and feed the couple of cows my grandpa had . Them were the good old days.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад +1

      We work 12 hour shifts from 5 am to 5 pm and alternate shifts every two weeks. We got it kinda cushy compared to the good old day that your folks had to work.

  • @charlesferebee263
    @charlesferebee263 Год назад +1

    Great Video. ! WELL DONE. Now I see why it is so hard to get plow drivers. They have been trying to get drivers since October. November here in Upstate New York. Even with sign on bonus. They still can't get people to driver. Of course. To get anyone to drive any kind of truck these days is going to be a miracle. Stay Safe out There. 🇺🇸

  • @mikeservais888
    @mikeservais888 Год назад +4

    Wow that was a tough one. At least the new trucks have better heaters lol!

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      No shortage of heat in this truck. Thanks for watching Mike!

    • @michaelmactavish4445
      @michaelmactavish4445 Год назад

      thats same color trucks we bought over from halifax airport wich they were gonna scrap it to junk yard but was in nice shape all most like brand new all needed was hydrulic pumps in each yellow plow truck so we bought them both for $ 50,000 for both airport plow trucks we couldnt beat the price for the both and saved them from scrap yard

  • @ClearPlow
    @ClearPlow Год назад +1

    Awesome videos!!

  • @barneyruble756
    @barneyruble756 Год назад +1

    Did that job for 33 years loved it

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      I love it too Barney! Gets in your blood,

    • @barneyruble756
      @barneyruble756 Год назад +1

      @@JimHowDigsDirt I used to do rural back roads then I had a small community to plow , on my truck I had a wing that had a hydraulic extender I could shoot it out 2 ft further than Reg wings , long nights

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      Cool! I never ever seen a wing like that. I bet it'd be great for winging back.

    • @barneyruble756
      @barneyruble756 Год назад +1

      Great for shelving back snow , was just a extra lever TC

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      Perfect for shelving!

  • @danhenegar5954
    @danhenegar5954 Год назад +1

    Calm and cool driving.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      Slow and steady wins the race! Thanks for watching Dan!

  • @papabits5721
    @papabits5721 Год назад +1

    Your just out there winging it!

  • @JeffreyBolton-fp5pv
    @JeffreyBolton-fp5pv Год назад +6

    Thanks Jim for doing what you do and sharing. I would think it must seem like a long wait when you get stuck in the middle of what looks like nowhere. Your camera work is great!

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад +1

      Thanks Jeffery! There are no houses for miles or cell service out in the sticks on part of my run, so I always make sure I have food, water and some warm clothing just to be on the safe side. All our trucks have AVL satellite tracking on them, so they can check on the computer to see where we are if they cannot reach us on the radio. Good peace of mind for us too!

  • @gregmckone
    @gregmckone Год назад +1

    Thanks for sharing. I learned a few things and I found it calming to watch you plow snow. :-)

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for watching Greg!

  • @rate733
    @rate733 Год назад +1

    from the editing it seems like you worked 3 days straight lol. Thanks for sharing!

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад +1

      These video clips were from some different events over the last couple of years. Not getting much snow here this winter so I had to dig into the archives to make a video.

    • @rate733
      @rate733 Год назад

      @@JimHowDigsDirt I appreciate your videos thanks again!

  • @TEDOTENNIS
    @TEDOTENNIS Год назад +2

    Great collections of videos! thanks for sharing.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      Glad you like them! thanks for watching Tanner!

  • @Starcar4900EX
    @Starcar4900EX Год назад +4

    Great video Jim !
    Definitely some challenging conditions for sure.
    Nice to see the old Star still going.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад +2

      Thank you! 👍 It is good to see the old Star still purring away! I had a lot of fun plowing with that truck. Hope you have a Happy New Year Starcar!

  • @mikesmith8090
    @mikesmith8090 Год назад +4

    The sad part of plowing snow is foolish, dangerous drivers who do not yield the right of way. Many think because a truck has a snowplow they can stop better/faster than everyone else and they pull out in front of us folks trying our best to keep roads, parking lots etc clean. I wish our country would adapt a better method of teaching drivers how to drive safely and properly. Stay safe and keep up the great work. Ty.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      Amen brother! Some people just don't understand our challenges, so hopefully these videos will help them see from our perspective? Thanks Mike!

  • @tygrzybowski
    @tygrzybowski Год назад +1

    you know, I am so grateful for people like you who make it so we can travel safely. but I'd rather have a foot of snow on the roads, rather than have then coated in salt, absolutely destroying my truck and its frame 😂

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад +1

      Yeah, it's too bad we need to use salt, but that's the price we have to pay for safe roads in the winter.

  • @jimsmith9819
    @jimsmith9819 Год назад

    ive always liked your videos, stay safe pout there

  • @thorburnkid761
    @thorburnkid761 Год назад +1

    It’s funny seeing your house in RUclips videos 😊 thanks

  • @tkeay37
    @tkeay37 Год назад +1

    Love your videos. I grew up on Allan Ave. so they bring back a lot of memories! Stay safe out there while keeping the regular drivers safe.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      Cool, thanks Tom! I live on Jubilee Ave just a few blocks from where you grew up. I subscribed to your channel and will be sure to check out more of your videos. Stay safe on the roads driver!

  • @chrisrosenberg863
    @chrisrosenberg863 Год назад +2

    Awesome job clearing the roadways! Thank you for all your hard work and stay safe out there! Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year!

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад +1

      Thank you Chris! Hope you and yours have a safe and prosperous New Year!

  • @richardcollin9238
    @richardcollin9238 11 месяцев назад +1

  • @warjager
    @warjager Год назад +1

    I've retired from truck driving since two year ago. Was 13 year on a semi with hazmat tanker in Quebec, and boy in winter it was frightening to drive! After listening to your video, im starting to think to return on the road again.... and maybe try snowplow trucking! Look fun and different! (...and god know that where i am in northern Quebec, we got always a ton of snow so plenty of job lol)

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      That is awesome, I'm glad to hear I inspired you! The good thing about plowing snow is the roads are always plowed right ahead of you, unless you forget to drop the plow, lol. Good luck and stay safe out there!

  • @DynoDieselWagon
    @DynoDieselWagon 10 месяцев назад +1

    Once hooked onto a VW buried in a drift . Took her a ¼ mile without even as much as a mouse shard 17:33

  • @Anonymousreserve
    @Anonymousreserve Год назад +1

    Mr.jim me gusta tu video Amijo saludos desde USA Atl ga

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      Thank you my friend! Greetings from eastern Canada!

  • @joeantonicci8920
    @joeantonicci8920 Год назад +1

    Fantastic......................

  • @kingstogodshm3251
    @kingstogodshm3251 Год назад +1

    Need some of that on the east coast 😂

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      Hopefully it will be here soon! It's been a pretty slow plow season so far this year.

  • @martin1234512345
    @martin1234512345 11 месяцев назад +1

    If I could plow in a truck like that, I'd have no problem. Last time I plowed I was chiseling ice off the INSIDE of the windshield cause I had no heat. From 4 in the afternoon till 9 the next morning. Never again lol.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  10 месяцев назад

      Been there done that! This Mack is pretty cozy and you couldn't help but like it.

  • @Rok_Piletic
    @Rok_Piletic Год назад +1

    just big respect

  • @SuperV8driver
    @SuperV8driver Год назад +1

    I am a snow plow driver in the european alps, we alwys drive with chains on, at least on the steering axle. And we do drive 40kph but without a side plow

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      I just watched your video riding your honda varadero up that mountain pass. By the looks of your roads, I see now why you always run chains on the front all the time! Anybody reading this want to see an incredible road, check out SuperV8drivers video. Thanks for sharing brother!
      ruclips.net/video/WQPVGMuITcE/видео.html

  • @swamprat69er
    @swamprat69er Год назад +1

    I don't miss driving a snow plow one little bit. Plowed the 401, 400, 11 and #7 highways here in Ontario, plus the City of Toronto. It is a thankless job here, damned if you do and damned if you don't. Don't get me wrong, I still plow snow, for my neighbours, ONLY.
    Keep on doing what you do Jim.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      Thanks Swamp Rat! You don't have to do it anymore, just watch it on my channel,lol.

  • @ts9216
    @ts9216 Год назад

    Always been interested in this thanks for showing a true P.O.V of a plow driver. Been thinking about getting into it! I drive a 18 wheeler and you guys are our best friends in the winter time! Appreciate you

  • @carlstanoyevic3070
    @carlstanoyevic3070 8 месяцев назад

    Great job Jim the job is always full of surprises. Be safe.

  • @kevinmartin9432
    @kevinmartin9432 Год назад +1

    I used to like driving a snowplough, you really felt you were making a difference to ordinary motorists.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад +1

      You're right Kevin! But I still feel bad when I fill in the end of their driveways.

  • @leol1682
    @leol1682 Год назад +2

    Love the video Jim , Happy new Year Jim And Family .

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      Same to you! Hope you have a safe and prosperous New Year!

  • @scottyoung7551
    @scottyoung7551 Год назад +2

    Hey Jim....Thanks for your vids....My first year driving....I'm just waiting to for the first big snow to get my hours in. I've got lots of salting in. Your Videos have been a great tutorial. I'll be 8312...on the 332....out of Hebbville. But that could change. Stay safe. Thanks again.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад +1

      Thank you Scott! Glad my videos could be of some help to you. I wish you all the best with your new adventure and hope you enjoy plowing snow as much as I do. Take care and drive safe brother!

  • @frederickmoller
    @frederickmoller 9 месяцев назад

    WOW that was great and so well executed, from northeastern Ontario...though no snow to speak of on December 31 2023, it;s coming I think...Thanks!

  • @ReaPer_INNOVATIONS
    @ReaPer_INNOVATIONS Год назад +2

    Waiting all year for the plow videos Jim! Can’t wait for more keep up the hard work thanks!

  • @JoseLuis-wd1rr
    @JoseLuis-wd1rr Год назад +1

    O degrees I think he said that My goodness here in Dallas when is 40 I think is cold.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      This is pretty warm weather for us in the middle of January. It's been pretty mild like this all winter!

  • @johnstark4723
    @johnstark4723 Год назад +2

    All our diesel trucks were jelling up during the freeze a couple weeks ago and they had to add an additive to stop the jelling. I had a rough night that night as I hit a median and knocked the plow lights off 🙄 First issue like that I have had in 5 years. Love plowing though and love the 9pm to 9am shift when it's quiet and everything is white .

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад +1

      Yeah John, ya gotta like the night shift when there's not much traffic on the roads! I know from experience if we try to run summer fuel in the winter it will jell up the filters. Maybe that's what was happening to your trucks?

    • @johnstark4723
      @johnstark4723 Год назад +1

      @@JimHowDigsDirt they said it was winter fuel. It's odd because the school busses use the same pumps and didn't seem to have the issue. Fortunately I'm in one of around 50 pickup trucks and it had zero problems.... well, until I blasted the median and knocked the plow lights off. 🙄

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад +1

      Shit happens brother! It goes with the territory. Stay safe out there John!

    • @johnstark4723
      @johnstark4723 Год назад +1

      @@JimHowDigsDirt You as well!

  • @peterdeboer2805
    @peterdeboer2805 Год назад +1

    Awesome intro! And rest of video too. I guess with how many times you slipped in the ditch, it just shows how slick the roads are before you get there.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      You got that right! It's not a matter of IF you get stuck, it's a matter of When you will get stuck? lol Thanks Peter!

  • @turfjon1336
    @turfjon1336 Год назад +1

    love this pal! i snow plow for a municipality in Ontario. also didnt know that epoke made sanders for trucks. i have only used them on sidewalk plows

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      Thank you TurfJon! Stay safe out there brother!

  • @mikesmith8090
    @mikesmith8090 Год назад +1

    Awesome videos and I thank you for taking them. I too know what you refer to about driver's who knowingly won't turn on headlights or remove as much snow as possible from their autos/trucks before they hit the roads. They endanger everyone by making their vehicle's hard to see in blinding snow storms. IN the US its a required by law that all vehicles turn on their lights when the sun sets yet many do not and our police do not have the time I believe to stop and tag them. I myself have plowed snow most of my life but in smaller full sized PU trucks yet I still with all my warning lights have fools pull out in front of me almost causing major accidents. I did a small test to see what would happen if my snow plow struck an auto at slow speeds of 5 MPH and it cut open the cars door like a can opener! Imagine the damage if I hit someone at greater speeds because they did not yield the right of way! I can easily adjust my driving, speed for all road conditions yet the wild card is always the idiots who shouldn't be allowed to drive a battery operated child's car let alone a real one when roads are dangerous, IMHO. Someday I plan on buying an older dump truck with the larger equipment to start plowing larger parking lots and sanding. Your video helped me see how it's done safely.Ty again.

  • @spewp
    @spewp Год назад +1

    You leave impassable mountains on side streets and driveways, good to know who to flip the bird to!

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад +1

      If I didn't do that the roads wouldn't be fit to drive on, lol.

  • @michelpicton8357
    @michelpicton8357 Год назад +1

    Nice camera angles 👌 appreciate being along for the ride

  • @ILoveFountainPensCdn
    @ILoveFountainPensCdn Год назад +1

    Just came across your video, had no idea you're from NS! Thanks for the work you do in our province.

  • @aaronsibley8611
    @aaronsibley8611 Год назад +1

    Such a different setup than we run in the states. I have an underbody, and my side wing is at my tandems. We only run one ways when it starts drifting.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      I have never seen an underbody plow here in Nova Scotia. Can you apply down pressure with them for scraping hard packed snow?

  • @Brian-41-14.racing
    @Brian-41-14.racing Год назад +1

    Three winters plowing in east central Alberta and hated every minute of it. Between the idiot drivers and the 60-70 winds it was always an adventure. But we had it easy compared to the snow you get. Hats off to you sir. Stay safe. Cheers and God bless.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад +1

      Thanks Brian! I must admit I have an pretty good run out in the country and I don't have a lot of bad driver on the road that I have to deal with. I'm just happy that I am not out on the Trans Canada Highway dealing with all the crazies, lol.

  • @ezpstarwars
    @ezpstarwars 10 месяцев назад

    Love your videos Jim !! Looking forward to my first season as a rookie plow operator and your videos help me anticipate what it’s going to be like out there. Thanks for the awesome content !!

  • @ryancraig2795
    @ryancraig2795 Год назад +1

    I see the department renaming continues. The first time I worked for them, it was the DOT. The second tribe it was the Department of Transportation and Communications. Looking at the trucks in the video, I saw one that said "Transportation and Public Works" and another that says "Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal". Lol.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад +1

      Yeah, you are right Ryan! Our older trucks have Transportation and Public Works on them and every truck they got since I've been here is TIR. I heard a rumour they were changing it again. I asked someone and they told me they thought it was just Nova Scotia Public Works now.

  • @Mooseman20777
    @Mooseman20777 Год назад +1

    Thanks for representing us winter warriors. Here in maine we’ve only got one storm so far this year 😂

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      You got one up on us then! Still waiting for the fun to begin here.

    • @Mooseman20777
      @Mooseman20777 Год назад

      @@JimHowDigsDirt jeeeeesh! All of our snowmobiling trails are closed, mountains hardly have snow, it’s a crap winter lol

  • @EAGLEDRIVER77
    @EAGLEDRIVER77 Год назад +1

    OUTSTANDING 👍🏻

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      Thank you Tim! I was an outstanding student in school too...out standing in the hall, lol. Happy New Year!

    • @EAGLEDRIVER77
      @EAGLEDRIVER77 Год назад

      @@JimHowDigsDirt Happy New Year to you as well Jim. That is sure beautiful country you work in. Appreciate the videos. Stay safe on the roads.

  • @2wwwilly
    @2wwwilly Год назад +1

    Be cautious. Many got hurt some very bad ..take care..

  • @playbookshowme484
    @playbookshowme484 Год назад +1

    1:35 runs stop sign lol

  • @stephano6793
    @stephano6793 Год назад +1

    Opening scene 👍.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      Good old Friendly Giant! Great Canadian children's show from the sixties.

    • @stephano6793
      @stephano6793 Год назад +1

      @@JimHowDigsDirt 70's and 80's too. Hopefully the CBC doesn't find out😆.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      Hope not, lol.

  • @leevanruler119
    @leevanruler119 Год назад +1

    Excellent video! Keep them coming!

  • @SlickBubbles
    @SlickBubbles Год назад +1

    What I see is a good amount of excess salting. You could get the same amount of clear roads (Not instantly, of course) by salting on the return pass only (with an exception or two). With the way you're doing it, by salting on the first pass, you are scraping some salt into the ditch with your second pass.
    Exceptions: 1) If you are on a much higher side of the road, of course brine doesn't run up hill. 2) If you were on a four lane road, the approach would only be slightly different.
    I have 24 years of experience and my numbers have proven it works.

  • @sinsloth12
    @sinsloth12 Год назад +5

    322 views in the first hour , and only 51 likes. Come on guys this is good stuff ! Hit that thumbs up !!!!

  • @terencechevalier5756
    @terencechevalier5756 Год назад +2

    Yay snow plowing lol. Happy new year from northern bc. Looks like you guys getting the wacked out weather too lol

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад +1

      We haven't got much snow this year so this was from the last few years. It's plus 9 Celsius and raining here today. Happy new year!

    • @terencechevalier5756
      @terencechevalier5756 Год назад +1

      @@JimHowDigsDirt ahh ok nice. Ya weve been cold over here for the last 4weeks, just over -30 to 40 snap for week. Spose be -5 today lol tshirt weather 🤣 😂 😆

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад +1

      All I can say to that is Brrrrrr...

  • @johnwolford4085
    @johnwolford4085 Год назад +1

    Looks like your trucks need the covers for the grills to keep the blowing snow from freezing .. that needs to be a standard option I would think . I love watching these videos , we hardly get any snow here in Ohio anymore, I miss getting any significant snow like we did when I was growing up

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      I agree! Funny they haven't figured that out yet. We don't get much snow here anymore like we did when I was a kid. Or maybe it just seems that way as I was a lot shorter back then, lol

    • @michaelbefumo-qg7ji
      @michaelbefumo-qg7ji 10 месяцев назад

      You can't keep the grill covered it depends on the temperature. The engine will overheat if it's 35° 25°with no are getting to raderator,.

  • @mikel9567
    @mikel9567 Год назад +1

    I work for a county road dept here in WA State and I go out plowing snow when we get it. I wish we had the set up those trucks up there had. Would make our job much easier.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      Yeah, I must admit these trucks are set up pretty good! Since I started driving this automatic shifting Mack three years ago, it sure made my life easier and I am a lot less fatigued at the end of a long shift. Thanks for watching Mike!

  • @leaheyslandscaping
    @leaheyslandscaping Год назад +1

    Great video Jim

  • @DynoDieselWagon
    @DynoDieselWagon 10 месяцев назад +1

    Them Puppy Dogs can push til kingdom come 15:11

  • @AnacesardaLuz26daLuz77
    @AnacesardaLuz26daLuz77 Год назад +2

    Cesar🧔🏻🌨❄❄❄❄☃️

  • @m1t2a1
    @m1t2a1 Год назад +1

    If The Friendly Giant say you can drive on this road, you can drive on this road.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      Yeah, and who's going to argue with a giant? lol

    • @m1t2a1
      @m1t2a1 Год назад +1

      @@JimHowDigsDirt Not Gerome or Rusty.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      Hahaha...

    • @m1t2a1
      @m1t2a1 Год назад +1

      @@JimHowDigsDirt I was a child in the 60s, and we got CBC from an antenna. There was The Friendly Giant and Mr. Dressup.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад +1

      Me too! I learned everything I know from those two, lol.

  • @bradanderson1627
    @bradanderson1627 Год назад +1

    Two wrecker’s in one video? 😅😂😂 💩happens. Thanks for the video

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      Yes it does! And never laugh at the other guy when he gets stuck or you'll be next.

    • @bradanderson1627
      @bradanderson1627 Год назад +1

      @@JimHowDigsDirt I’ve had my share thanks! Had to change the brown shorts a time or two 😒 so I get to laugh at the funny part or laugh at memory’s.

  • @johnniewelbornjr.8940
    @johnniewelbornjr.8940 Год назад +2

    Never tried plowing but I'm sure there are a number of challenges with it. I'll echo the visibility issues, as well... I think a lot of people these days take it for granted that their automatic headlights will handle all conditions but even today, while running in ice fog here in northwest North Dakota, I see people with no lights on (I hate surprises in such conditions and running overwidth blades only adds to the worries, I'm sure). I often wonder why the LED lights don't have a heater-ring of some sort for winter conditions (I am always wiping lights and reflectors), for we didn't have to worry so much 30 years ago. Thank goodness we don't have the ice you folks get, except for the compacted snow. Throwing iron all the time would get more than a bit old in short order. Thanks for sharing the compilation. Be safe and happy New Year!

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад +1

      Plowing kinda gets in your blood after a while! So far this winter I have only been out three or four time, mostly just salting. Hoping the snow will start soon so we can play!

    • @johnniewelbornjr.8940
      @johnniewelbornjr.8940 Год назад

      @@JimHowDigsDirt I'll be happy to send some from North Dakota or Montana! I was ready for spring before the first official day of winter! lol Thanks to you and all the others that go out in the worst of it to "play"... :)))

    • @Mariini
      @Mariini Год назад +2

      There are heated plowlights available.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      Yeah I know, but they don't seem to want to spend the money for them.

  • @1962mrmongoman
    @1962mrmongoman Год назад

    cool job!! Very cool shots ! luvin it!

  • @JohnSmith-py1xv
    @JohnSmith-py1xv Год назад +1

    Respekt..

  • @joeyhager1883
    @joeyhager1883 Год назад

    How get job there have all tickets look like awesome places to work thanks awesome video's

  • @jeffstoodley6155
    @jeffstoodley6155 Год назад +1

    Happy new year

  • @loveistheanswer8137
    @loveistheanswer8137 Год назад +16

    As a Canadian, the thrill of clearing my driveway wears thin when you do it almost daily. We got 56” in three days over Christmas in Huntsville Ontario.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад +2

      Holley Crap! Send a little bit of that this way please! Happy New Year!

    • @brotoubrotou3164
      @brotoubrotou3164 Год назад +1

      You plowers are the heroes of winter. I don’t know how you know where the roads are when they’re totally covered up. It’s hard enough in daylight. I can’t imagine how you do it at night. Thanks to all of you.

    • @noraleestone2859
      @noraleestone2859 Год назад

      @@JimHowDigsDirt Be careful what you wish for!! 🤣🤣 I expect by now you've had some flakes to plow, it being March 1st. 😜😝

    • @thatgamingprotogen7043
      @thatgamingprotogen7043 Год назад

      Where I’m at( Alberta) we get decent snow, about a foot or two. We have to break out the big plows when it’s anymore

  • @russellmcknight7226
    @russellmcknight7226 Год назад +2

    Here in St Stephen nb,we havn,t had much snow yet this year,,maybe 10cm.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      Yeah Russel it's been a slow winter here too! I had to use clips from the last few years in order to get a video made. Stay safe out there brother!

  • @Daan495
    @Daan495 Год назад +1

    Great video, greetings from Poland

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      Thank you very much Daan! Greeting to you too from the east coast of Canada! Happy New Year!

    • @Daan495
      @Daan495 Год назад

      @@JimHowDigsDirt thank you, wish you happy new year!

  • @heyjohnson5535
    @heyjohnson5535 Год назад +1

    Just realized your in canada from the km on your gauges. Bet u guys get some hilacious snow up there. My snow storm would be like a fart in the breeze.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  Год назад

      Hey Johnson, here on the east coast it has been fairly mild this winter and we barely got any snow. February and March is when we usually get hit the hardest.