I'm just glad that no one was hurt or a train came by and took out that truck,I've seen this alot in my town where the truck is not supposed to use a particular rail crossing,normally the trucker would get a traffic violation and a tow truck is called,thanks for posting this video.
We have a range of these in reverse where a 3.7 m long vehicle can get wedged beneath a 4.2 m clearance bridge. Merely knowing the height of your truck and of the bridge is not enough. The length of the vehicle makes a huge difference on any vertical curve. I don't know what signage could be sufficient to alert drivers of the hazard.
Somehow that reminds me of adjustable dock plates. Almost never did the trailers match the dock! LOL!!! Outside of that, I agree with your assessment and Thank-You for viewing and commenting!
15 years ago on my lunch hour, I’m approaching the train track in town and the lights start flashing and the gate starting to lower, so I start to break and stop. I look in my rear mirror and there’s a huge rock truck barreling down the hill on me with the driver waving his hands at me to keep going.....he can’t stop. So now I have to make a split second decision....risk racing across the track with an on coming train, or be flattened by a 80,000 lb truck loaded with rock. I went across the track, with the truck right behind. He took out the wooden gate and the train missed him by inches. Scariest moment of my life.
I kind of know that feeling. I cracked up in a blizzard on a expressway. All the trucks were in the right lane when a tiny Chevette spun out in front of me. Swerving to the right meant instant death under a truck. The median lane was under snow and ice, but I endeavored to pass between the Chevette an the snow, and failed. The time span from the spin out to impact was just a split second but there terror has given me hours of fun memories!
@@ipfeldspar - it’s a terrible feeling, fortunately, we both lived to tell about it. That little town I worked in had many deaths caused by rock trucks. They’d go too damn fast and can’t stop in time. I worked in the court, I did a few trials with deaths caused by those trucks. Happy New Year, stay safe.
He was probably getting paid percentage per load so he was driving like his head was on fire and his ass was catching to make just enough to get by. And I'm not defending him, I used to work for just such an outfit.
@@clydeferguson519 - This small town had awful roads, many in disrepair and the terrain was a bit hilly. If they were trying to stop going down the hill, it was nearly impossible especially with all that weight. I don’t understand how some of them got a CDL.
How much you wanna bet the crossing didn't have a "no low-boy trailers" sign? Way too often trucks get stuck somewhere because there were no signs warning of potentially-dangerous roads.
About a week after this went down, the warning signs went up. The town felt that the signs were cheaper than to wait for another main line blockage...!
An easy solution to this problem is to raise the air ride suspension leveling valve lever and over inflate the air bags on the trucks rear suspension. This will raise the trailer almost a foot. I've done this and it gives you extra clearance. Things you learn when your in a jam...
That occurred on the UP Geneva Subdivision at grade crossing number 174021Y. The semi-truck was going northbound on the crossing. This crossing is between Mile Post 15 and 16. To the east the Union Pacific Milwaukee Sub comes from the north under I-294 and I 290. The UP Proviso Yard is just east of the Milwaukee Sub. E. Park is on the south side of the sub, 1st Street is located on the north side of the sub. Elmhurst Metra Station is on the north side of the sub on 1st between College Hill Avenue (174023M) to the west of the station, and York Road (174022F) to the east of the station. That is the data on the area in question.
I pass this crossing all the time, never knew this happened. If I remember correctly, there are now signs at these crossings warning low trailers not to cross.
@@player6970 you cant No matter what you do Theres no choice but to keep it like because of ground level and also because the tracks are not flat like the road.
Very interesting operation; great teamwork between everyone. It's just good they were able to stop all train traffic before the thing got hit. I'm sure the truck driver learned his lesson.
I am not so sure of the "lesson" but one answer might be found in the four lane underpass which is just one short block west of that location. With the rail Yard less than a mile to the east of video location, the area road network could not be adjusted for low-boy trucks to clear the tracks. The underpass was supposed to siphon off the heavy truck traffic, and the grade crossings would be for light vehicles. I do not know why the driver crossed, but both sides of that crossing are pretty much on the same angle.
Here, in Elmhurst, the Police Department is dispatched out of a regional dispatch office. Anytime there is anything even remotely close to the tracks, the railroad gets a call. Interesting geography on this. Track blocked in Elmhurst. Police & Emergency Services are dispatched from Glendale Heights (DuComm), and the Union Pacific gets a call in Omaha Nebraska. Very good teamwork when one considers how busy that three-track mainline is... Thank-You for viewing and commenting!!!
It didn't look posted for the truck to avoid it. But lowboys car haulers and drop trailer operators should know better. Just an unfortunate event with a great outcome. No injuries or major accidents.
soaringtractor I agree he didn’t know before getting there, but if he has any experience, he should have been able to eyeball that and know he couldn’t make it. I’m guessing rookie driver.
THReynolds2 Better still, fit air suspension to all trucks and trailers like in Europe. Lift the tractor unit and trailer clear then return to normal drive position afterwards. This has got quite a few UK truckers out of the shit many a time!
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has specific rules designed to prevent these kind of incidents; that, plus the Federal Railway Administration's Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Handbook provide sufficient information about grade crossings and their physical characteristics so that drivers and/or their employers/operators can avoid potential snags such as this . . . the penalties for violating the FMCSA rules are pretty severe, including fines and suspension of CDLs (Commercial Driver's License).
Thank-You for that contribution. This is valuable information for me, as now I can now cite the reference for that would give any driver the data in a given neighborhood. Yup! As the grade was high, and the truck bed low, it would be more than prudent to check THE authoritative reference for that location.
I like driving with my left window open. I feel more aware of my surroundings because I can hear my car and others around me. Can also move my head out for better visibility.
In Estonia have traffic signal " Heavy trailer not allowed " taht is like figure (picture) at trailer siluette black trailer and down is like 20 T ( 20 tons max trailer ) or truck and down is 12 M (12meters long is max truck ).
It's time for railroads to post signs that certain types of tractor trailers will not clear the hump and recommend an alternate route. Nah that would be too simple. :-) And consider the cost to the RR for the trains that are delayed by this and the crashes that happen also.
They do but a lot of these are non-speaking Americans that can't read English so they follow their GPS is and they're not truck GPS is their car GPS. This is very predominant down in Georgia you look at how many times a truck gets nailed by a train in Georgia especially around the Atlanta area within about a hundred miles of Atlanta they're high crowned crossings like this and they even have signs
Nope. I've seen a train bridge that still rips off air conditioners of rvs and tops of trucks. Seems to me they could dig it out to make more clearance, but that would make to much sense.
Signs went up the week after this happened. So many people have viewed this, and commented, that I created a new video that explains the back story..... ruclips.net/video/UKpFyHy4GHs/видео.html
I'm not sure if the tow truck was ordered immediately or if they waited for the railroad crew? More info here... ruclips.net/video/UKpFyHy4GHs/видео.html
Yes! We're all aware of it, and it was surreal when they were ones who got it done! I have another "O'Hare " video showing a Freeway clean-up, on my Emergency Playlist!
That was the first towing show I ever saw. Here in Canada, we now have "Heavy Rescue 401" filmed in Ontario, and "Highway Thru Hell" filmed in mountainous BC. Love watching rotators.
Pretty sure there was a sign with a pic/diagram that basically told the driver not to cross there, all elevated (above grade) crossings are marked with this sign on BOTH sides of the crossing and well in advance of encountering the crossing. Driver must be a part time driver for SWIFT.......
Nope, no signs! However, within a week a bunch of signs got posted and they are still there. If the driver skated on a ticket, it would be only because there was no signage...!
First, I love that name! Then.... Around Elmhurst, the Emergency dispatch people (DuComm) have an entire routine worked out for when these events occur. One of the very first things they do is to call the rail road hot line and tell them to shut down the line. That commuter train, was Inbound, and had made its stop at the Elmhurst Station. They had barely started to pull out when the truck got stuck (a very good thing that there was no express, at that time). Thank-You very much for viewing and commenting!
Excuse my ignorance but if you pulled up there and scraped, why would you not just force a back up and scrape out of there? Save a hell of a lot of time and trouble.
I'm just guessing, but when he jammed up on the tracks, he got wedged so hard that he could not move either way. Those wheels were spinning on the crossing and the asphalt.
why when the tractor un-hooked didn't they get a wrecker in and lift the trailer high enough to clear the tracks instead of dilly dallying with blocks of wood -- even if the was able to move the trailer still will bottom out it's a moving van they don't weigh much lift with a loader or whatevers close supply air to trailer and move on.. a train waiting and traffic stopped the meter is running
Driving a truck is not easy. When I first saw this video clip I thought "I sure hope someone has called the railroad company." I was so relieved when I saw the train waiting down the line. To all the truckers out there be safe and be careful.
@@chooch1995 You might be surprised how clueless some smaller city police dispatchers can be. I keep a list of RR emergency phone numbers where I live with me for quick reference in case I see something like this. By the time the city police call the railroad and the police desk calls the dispatch center and gets connected to the right operator the next train could be on top of the truck.
Yes, there are way too many trucks (and cars) getting hammered by locomotives. It could have been worse as the outbound Metra commuter trains have a blind curve down by the railyard. Thank-You for viewing and commenting!
Luckily the train engineer had good Vision or was very aware and stopped the train in plenty of time. Many other Engineers or a heavy long Freight train may have dented or damaged his truck?
It's mostly due to the proximity of the rail yard. The trains are already a little slower between the Elmhurst Station and the yard. And, you are right-on when speak of luck! Thank-You for viewing and commenting!
Look @ that belly box, I worked for National, for several years , good co. Good drivers, this can happen to anyone, that being said , you gotta know what you truck can\can't do, lesson learned
Back in the ancient day( Before I got a CDL) I saw an Allied Van Lines semi try to shove his fishbelly trailer under a 12 underpass with an incline on the other side. He split it in two.
Thank-You! I think you are the one person who has spoke up for the company and I agree with your opinion. Here is additional info about the trailer.... ruclips.net/video/UKpFyHy4GHs/видео.html Thank-You for viewing and commenting!
The Driver kept his cool and did not panic. I don't even think he got a tocket. On the other hand, his "post" comment probably scored this video seven million views......! Thank-You very much for viewing and posting!!!
Readjust the leveling valve for the air suspension., give it about a minute to raise up, and then back up. It's a little 1/4 inch nut and bolt, and easily accessible. Instead they turn it into a project
Thank-You for viewing and commenting. I agree with you almost 100% I* take issue with your word "project" as it should be pluralized to "projects." There were several sets of people trying to get this trailer off the tracks.....
This why I’d never be able to haul Low slanged trailers “LowBoy, Moving Van, and Car haulers” I’m glad no one was hurt though and the Trucker can continue 💪🏾💪🏾
From above, the railroad and streets are not perfectly lined up. The driver had to take his rig through a jog, and then, up and over the embankment. Maybe he over fixated on the jog?
if in japan it would be a big trouble, news of the year and may be truck company folded due to some types of penalties. well big up to the railline technical staffs, to the engine operator to the police officials and above all to the trucker for being strong.trucking is a very stressful job until you are in to trucking you can't feel that stress, big up to all truckers
Finally a success story of a truck getting stuck but not getting destroyed. I'm sure they called the number on the blue placker first before calling police.
How did the authorities get contacted is a very good question! I think the City of Elmhurst had a Public Works Crew very close to the crossing when the trailer got stuck. They have a Police Radio in their trucks, and PW's has called in emergencies in the past. Also, the railroad had a Crew very close. The truck got stuck about a mile from a very huge UPRR rail yard, and these guys somehow got there pretty quick. I suspect the Driver called 911, and somewhere along the way, the Metra Police department was contacted (somehow, the Metra Cop had jurisdiction). It's also possible that some citizen called it in. As to the phone numbers on the signal shanties, I have been paying a lot more attention to them ever since that day! Thank-You for viewing and commenting...!!!
Are there any down time costs a rail company can add on? holding up not only a commuter train , but if there was also a freight train, that could be huge if they do.
Over in Clarendon Hills, a Metra train hit a much smaller truck and a Metra passenger was killed. You are right, it doesn't take much..... Thank-You for viewing and commenting!!!
Idk if it would have worked or not, but I would have hooked back at a 90* angle so as to have some traction and tried to slowly pull it as if heading down the tracks and then back down on
Interesting. I can see how that would work. I'll take a big guess that it not happen as no one wanted to take a chance with ripping out the high cost rubberized crossing....?
Hey! That's a great comment. I missed it the first time around. I'll just say that Uncle Titus and Jupiter Jones would have liked this truck in the salvage yard! (The Secret of Terror Railroad Crossing....?)
Here, in America, we have a expressway style railroad underpass that is ly twohundred feet from where the truck got stuck. It is part of the marked "truck route" through town. Here is the video for the back story on the crossing... ruclips.net/video/UKpFyHy4GHs/видео.html
@@robmoney4life Here it would be more appropriate to ask who designed it and who built it. And that truck should have a designated route for it to take. It is a shame to pull such long containers down the road.
The frequency with which trains hit tracks sitting across train tracks raises serious questions about whether trucking companies hire trained drivers or train their drivers about the need to observe rules at railway crossings. Insurance companies should take some responsibilities to ensure that companies train their drivers.
That sounds like a realistic approach to some of the Driver problems. It might be time for the trucking companies to ditch internal training and to place and pay for new-hires at an insurance certified drivers education facility. The trucking companies might save money as the insurance company can reduce their rates based upon lower risk, and also by pooling training costs (The insurance company might even offer to pay for it if they can rope the trucking company into a long term commitment). With the Driver in this video, a training program might not have made a difference. I'm at that crossing every day, and sometimes there is enough going on that one might not perceive the hazard...? Thank-You for viewing and commenting...!!!
That came up down in the comment thread. Not too many people seem to be aware of that. Personally, I learned it from the comments on my video. Thank-You for viewing and commenting!!!
I've caught O'Hare Towing in action several times. They have a full fleet of trucks and a bunch of enthusiastic workers. The authorities trust them to open the roads back up.
The Illinois Central Electrics are the only "Metra" electrics now in service. I'll guess it was a lot easier to burn coal than it was to run wires. There is still some talk of electrifying the rails but no sane person would ever put up the huge amount of cash necessary.
I feel bad for all those poor saps stuck on that commuter train who were late for work. At least the train stopped in time, this could have been a lot nastier if the truck got stuck with the train bearing down on that crossing at high speed.
Maybe. It depends on the original grade crossing agreement between the town and the railroad. Historically, the railroads have allowed a easement provided that the railroad is not exposed to any liability. However, it is common sense to advertise the steepness, or weakness, of any rail crossing!
Yup! That is todays big observation. How can a driver, who sits so high above the road, not see that he would fail?! Thank-You for viewing and commenting!
What we need here is one of those trucks that unload trailers at docks. That have that fifth wheel that can raise and lower. Job done just find one soon.
Tow trucks down under (wreckers in US talk) have a fifth wheel converter that attaches to the boom. They could have unhooked the prime mover and lifted the front of the trailer, just like above mentioned dock shunter/mule could.
I agree, however he kept his chin up. I'm curious as to whether his co-workers, friends, and family, will ever let him forget this! Thank-You for viewing!
Every truck and every trailer equipped with air ride should have a valve to raise or lower the air ride suspension. Raising this a few inches would definitely help.
I think pretty much everyone watching this would agree with you! I created a new video with extra info.... ruclips.net/video/UKpFyHy4GHs/видео.html Thank-you for viewing and commenting!
' Alls Well and Ends Well ! I viewed a Video of a Semi Hauling an M-108 SPA Howitzer, The crossing wasn't as high as this Elmhurst one But the Trailer wirh the Howitzer was like Ultra low and the Train took out the Tractor & Spun the turret around
I saw that vid! The train crew was lucky they didn't get killed. Sadly, last week in Pecos Texas, two Crew were killed in a similar situation. Thank-You for viewing and commenting...!!!
@Randy Wiesendanger People make mistakes. It is easy to get in a hurry and overlook things like ground clearance. Kind of like forgetting to look overhead for low hanging objects. I agree with the premise that it is a stressful job.
@Randy Wiesendanger Stupid freak, really and why is that? Well guess what I'm a bit merciful to truck drivers because I am one. I have been at it for 27 years and have seen it all. Not surprised to see this happen. I've seen far worse and this is really nothing to blow a gasket over.
@Randy Wiesendanger You sound like one hateful person. Sorry that you have so much rage. Again you make too much out of nothing. Also, looking at your earlier posts, it sounds as if you have never been behind the wheel of a truck. If that is true just quit with the negativity already because you have no clue the stress truckers face.
Никогда раньше не видел ничего подобного. Кто-то оставил трейлер на рельсах, преградив движение поездов, а этот водитель своего KENWORTH W900 не побоялся заехать на рельсы. Желаю этому человеку и его родителям здоровья и долгих лет жизни. Родители воспитали героя.
Don't they have air suspension on those rigs? On European trucks both the tractor unit and trailer have air suspension which allows you to raise the whole rig to clear obstacles like that!
Hi! The lower compartment is used for moving equipment and possibly cargo. Years ago, this type of truck could easily move an entire household. The idea is to keep everything on a single truck. These days, people have so much stuff that they need a second truck....!
For over the road, yeah, a poor design. For residential moving it is a palace with loads of room. The design eliminates the need for a second truck which reduces cost. As long as the Driver is experienced there will be no problems.
I have been in this situation before. You would be amazed what a Suburban in four low will do for a high center. In all fairness the intersection is almost certainly not conforming.
I think the lack of signage kept the Driver from getting a ticket. About a week after I made this video, the City of Elmhurst posted warning signs at all approaches to the crossing. Thank-You for viewing and commenting!!!
And, there was a marked truck Route just yards away from his route. He ignored the Underpass as he thought he had the clearance, but, as you say, it should have stayed on flat ground. Thank-You for viewing and commenting!!!
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Next time, unhook the linkage for the auto leveling valve for the trucks airbags. then push the valve arm up to simulate the bags being to empty and the truck will lift itself another 4-5 inches...
That is a new one for me! ( I make films, I know squat about trucks). Is that a feature on all trucks? Moving trucks? Thank-You for viewing and sharing...!
@@ipfeldspar as long as a commercial truck has airbag suspension, it will also have a leveling valve to keep it at a certain height. Whether loaded or empty. Simply unhook the linkage from the axle to the valve and push the valve arm up. It will think it's too low and add more air to the bags and lift it higher.
@@marknielsen5917 I have been a truck and trailer mecanic for 11 years as long as they aren't dry rotted it's perfectly safe the bags are rated for twice the capacity of the trucks compressor output, and the tank also has a pressure safety valve to prevent an over pressured system.
Worthey1969 I've been a Diesel truck and heavy equipment tech since 1997,that's 22 years.Ive seen air bags blown from over inflation several times.So I'm disagreeing with you.Mark Nielsen
Oh yeah,by the way the leveling valve is what regulates the air pressure in the air bags.So by disconnecting the valve you also disconnected the air pressure regulator.Mark the Tech
@@ipfeldspar It is a switch on the dash that locks the center differential between the drives together which should give the truck more traction in slippery situations. Normal driving is done with it off. It's almost like 4 wheel drive for a semi. It is also referred to as a "differential lock." The picture on the switch should be a picture of the drive train and to one side say "Lock." It is in the unlock position for normal driving conditions.
How many tractors would have that? Do some types of truck shipments require them? Thank-You for viewing and commenting! Here is some more information about the trailer in the video! ruclips.net/video/UKpFyHy4GHs/видео.html
My Google Translate was not clear. Are you in solidarity with the Driver, or in Solidarity with the workers of the world...? (Thank-You very much for commenting and viewing)!
I would go so far as to seriously question this driver's qualifications, more so his mindset and cognitive abilities, and I wouldn't hesitate to call him out for this incident, but I don't know if I would pull gross negligence out in this instance. Now, if he had rammed 4 cars that were waiting for a red light to change, then possibly gross negligence coupled with some other driving-related charges. Depending on how long he has been a "professional driver", and how long he has been driving a truck with drop-frame build, and belly boxes underneath, based on what I saw watching the video, it may have been hard to see the length of the approach ramp to the tracks combined with the harsh change in attitude, but he certainly should have been able to recognize the change in altitude from a half-block away, and considered either pulling over to get out and investigate the crossing on foot, or making a lateral move to a better level crossing. As for Elmhurst, Illinois... I've driven thru it on 38, 64, 83, and the big slabs that cut around and thru it, but I don't recall if I've been on many of the smaller streets.
The Elmhurst police handed him off to the Metra Police. I think the Metra Cop took information for specific citations that would be issued at a later date. Better question might be why a Metra Cop has jurisdiction....?
I'll let the truck people answer that one. I'm still trying just to run the camera! LOL! In the comment thread, there are a number of people who specify something mechanical withing the trucks drive train. I'll guess that you are referencing that that is like a differential where power can be individually controlled for each wheel....?
@@ipfeldspar yea my Kenworth T 2000 had a power divider for my rear axles so I could get out of soft spots at a customers location. Came in handy a few times.
This was so stupid. All they needed was the wrecker to pick up the trailer from the front and pull it over the tracks. They can't build better equipped moving trailers? Come on.
I'm sure someone at the home office does all of the routing for the drivers. That way the home office "knows" if the load is worth what is being charged to haul it.
Having a tool/supply box underneath the cargo area is a bad design considering the design of intersections in this country. A moving company has to get their trucks in residential areas where other semis dont go, you would think they would consider that before they design these trailers. Unlike commercial deliveries these moving companies sometimes cannot follow a designated truck route to reach a residence because not everybody lives on a truck route.
I would amend that slightly. To have a tractor-trailer combo with a low boy is probably over doing it. A box truck could get away with it as it wouldn't have the length to get caught up. These designs began when the moving companies, and their customers, discovered that it was easier, safer, and more secure to use a single truck. In other words, a compromise design that got bastardized across the years. Also, you make a good point as to the Truck Routes. As the low boy design is no secret to the Drivers, the moving guys should be the Drivers who scan those routes the closest. Here is the update video.... ruclips.net/video/UKpFyHy4GHs/видео.html Thank-You very much for viewing and commenting....!!!!
Irving P. Feldspar That trailer was probably full of some family’s possessions. They don’t deserve to have everything they own destroyed. They haven’t done anything wrong.
Translation from Russian: How was the route calculated and based on what considerations? The answer to your question is unknown. The truck is part of a large moving company and their was a residential move in this general neighborhood. I will guess that the Driver checked his map to get to the State Highway, and did not realize that this railroad crossing was like hill. Local maps do show the modern Underpass that is only one block from where he got stuck. I think he was just trying to get out of a very crowded neighborhood? Thank-You for viewing and commenting...!!!
I'm just glad that no one was hurt or a train came by and took out that truck,I've seen this alot in my town where the truck is not supposed to use a particular rail crossing,normally the trucker would get a traffic violation and a tow truck is called,thanks for posting this video.
Thank-You for viewing! This video has more information about that trailer getting stuck.... ruclips.net/video/UKpFyHy4GHs/видео.html
I'm glad my trailer had a raise switch. It would raise it to dock height. Got me out of some tight spots, shuttles, and wrecker service
Sounds like a good thing to have!! Do you think he would have made it over if the speed limit was 70 miles per hour?
We have a range of these in reverse where a 3.7 m long vehicle can get wedged beneath a 4.2 m clearance bridge. Merely knowing the height of your truck and of the bridge is not enough. The length of the vehicle makes a huge difference on any vertical curve. I don't know what signage could be sufficient to alert drivers of the hazard.
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That's what every lowboy trailer and urban bus should have. It should be a legal requirement.
Somehow that reminds me of adjustable dock plates. Almost never did the trailers match the dock! LOL!!! Outside of that, I agree with your assessment and Thank-You for viewing and commenting!
15 years ago on my lunch hour, I’m approaching the train track in town and the lights start flashing and the gate starting to lower, so I start to break and stop. I look in my rear mirror and there’s a huge rock truck barreling down the hill on me with the driver waving his hands at me to keep going.....he can’t stop. So now I have to make a split second decision....risk racing across the track with an on coming train, or be flattened by a 80,000 lb truck loaded with rock. I went across the track, with the truck right behind. He took out the wooden gate and the train missed him by inches.
Scariest moment of my life.
I kind of know that feeling. I cracked up in a blizzard on a expressway. All the trucks were in the right lane when a tiny Chevette spun out in front of me. Swerving to the right meant instant death under a truck. The median lane was under snow and ice, but I endeavored to pass between the Chevette an the snow, and failed. The time span from the spin out to impact was just a split second but there terror has given me hours of fun memories!
@@ipfeldspar - it’s a terrible feeling, fortunately, we both lived to tell about it. That little town I worked in had many deaths caused by rock trucks. They’d go too damn fast and can’t stop in time. I worked in the court, I did a few trials with deaths caused by those trucks.
Happy New Year, stay safe.
He was probably getting paid percentage per load so he was driving like his head was on fire and his ass was catching to make just enough to get by. And I'm not defending him, I used to work for just such an outfit.
@@clydeferguson519 - This small town had awful roads, many in disrepair and the terrain was a bit hilly. If they were trying to stop going down the hill, it was nearly impossible especially with all that weight. I don’t understand how some of them got a CDL.
How much you wanna bet the crossing didn't have a "no low-boy trailers" sign? Way too often trucks get stuck somewhere because there were no signs warning of potentially-dangerous roads.
Trainfan1055 you mean a low ground clearance sign
@@constructionfan86 That's what I meant. I forgot the name.
Trainfan1055 the truck driver probably didn’t know any better than to cross this crossing
About a week after this went down, the warning signs went up. The town felt that the signs were cheaper than to wait for another main line blockage...!
@@ipfeldspar Yeah they're more worried about a main line blockage than a casualty apparently.
An easy solution to this problem is to raise the air ride suspension leveling valve lever and over inflate the air bags on the trucks rear suspension. This will raise the trailer almost a foot. I've done this and it gives you extra clearance. Things you learn when your in a jam...
Is that something a ordinary moving truck would have installed? It sounds so, so easy....!
So my air bags are set to a height, but you’re saying we can override that and over inflate,then? That would be a great feature to have on a truck.
That occurred on the UP Geneva Subdivision at grade crossing number 174021Y. The semi-truck was going northbound on the crossing. This crossing is between Mile Post 15 and 16. To the east the Union Pacific Milwaukee Sub comes from the north under I-294 and I 290. The UP Proviso Yard is just east of the Milwaukee Sub. E. Park is on the south side of the sub, 1st Street is located on the north side of the sub. Elmhurst Metra Station is on the north side of the sub on 1st between College Hill Avenue (174023M) to the west of the station, and York Road (174022F) to the east of the station. That is the data on the area in question.
An excellent description! Thank-You!
@@ipfeldspar Not a problem, stay safe and don't fall for the hysteria.
I pass this crossing all the time, never knew this happened. If I remember correctly, there are now signs at these crossings warning low trailers not to cross.
A bit bloody late!!!!
Rebuild that idiotic crossing!
You aren't crossing it right now.. Maybe "often" or twice a week or ??? But not, "all the time "
@@player6970 you cant No matter what you do Theres no choice but to keep it like because of ground level and also because the tracks are not flat like the road.
The signs went up the week after this incident.
Very interesting operation; great teamwork between everyone. It's just good they were able to stop all train traffic before the thing got hit. I'm sure the truck driver learned his lesson.
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I am not so sure of the "lesson" but one answer might be found in the four lane underpass which is just one short block west of that location. With the rail Yard less than a mile to the east of video location, the area road network could not be adjusted for low-boy trucks to clear the tracks. The underpass was supposed to siphon off the heavy truck traffic, and the grade crossings would be for light vehicles. I do not know why the driver crossed, but both sides of that crossing are pretty much on the same angle.
Here, in Elmhurst, the Police Department is dispatched out of a regional dispatch office. Anytime there is anything even remotely close to the tracks, the railroad gets a call. Interesting geography on this. Track blocked in Elmhurst. Police & Emergency Services are dispatched from Glendale Heights (DuComm), and the Union Pacific gets a call in Omaha Nebraska. Very good teamwork when one considers how busy that three-track mainline is... Thank-You for viewing and commenting!!!
It didn't look posted for the truck to avoid it. But lowboys car haulers and drop trailer operators should know better. Just an unfortunate event with a great outcome. No injuries or major accidents.
soaringtractor I agree he didn’t know before getting there, but if he has any experience, he should have been able to eyeball that and know he couldn’t make it. I’m guessing rookie driver.
Is there an industrial complex nearby with Yard Mules? They can lift the trailer about a foot by the kingpin.
THReynolds2 Better still, fit air suspension to all trucks and trailers like in Europe. Lift the tractor unit and trailer clear then return to normal drive position afterwards. This has got quite a few UK truckers out of the shit many a time!
Sarge084, how long would the grade crossing be blocked while they outfitted the tractor and trailer with an air bag suspension?
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Yup, would have picked up that trailer no problem
Sarge084 it’s available in the US called smart valve
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has specific rules designed to prevent these kind of incidents; that, plus the Federal Railway Administration's Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Handbook provide sufficient information about grade crossings and their physical characteristics so that drivers and/or their employers/operators can avoid potential snags such as this . . . the penalties for violating the FMCSA rules are pretty severe, including fines and suspension of CDLs (Commercial Driver's License).
Thank-You for that contribution. This is valuable information for me, as now I can now cite the reference for that would give any driver the data in a given neighborhood. Yup! As the grade was high, and the truck bed low, it would be more than prudent to check THE authoritative reference for that location.
As soon as u heard the spare tire rack scraping he should have stopped....always ride with your windows cracked open..just a little...rookie move..
I like driving with my left window open. I feel more aware of my surroundings because I can hear my car and others around me. Can also move my head out for better visibility.
A good piece of advice that no one else has mentioned.....!!!
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I once got stuck on a railroad crossing. I got hit by a train and died. But I decided I wanted to see the news reports so I came back to life.
Interesting! Myself, I have never been alive. I am a translucent specter with a Sony camera......
Not funny. I lost 2 relatives who got hung up on a crossing, no joke.
How do u even come back to life. I guess we’re gonna find out in the future.
“Hey don’t post that!”
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In Estonia have traffic signal " Heavy trailer not allowed " taht is like figure (picture) at trailer siluette black trailer and down is like 20 T ( 20 tons max trailer ) or truck and down is 12 M (12meters long is max truck ).
About a week after this happened, the City of Elmhurst posted sign, just like the ones you describe!
It's time for railroads to post signs that certain types of tractor trailers will not clear the hump and recommend an alternate route.
Nah that would be too simple. :-)
And consider the cost to the RR for the trains that are delayed by this and the crashes that happen also.
I have seen some signs like that, not nearly enough, and I found alternate routes. This guy shroud have realized he couldn’t make that.
They do but a lot of these are non-speaking Americans that can't read English so they follow their GPS is and they're not truck GPS is their car GPS.
This is very predominant down in Georgia you look at how many times a truck gets nailed by a train in Georgia especially around the Atlanta area within about a hundred miles of Atlanta they're high crowned crossings like this and they even have signs
Nope. I've seen a train bridge that still rips off air conditioners of rvs and tops of trucks. Seems to me they could dig it out to make more clearance, but that would make to much sense.
It's time to pay the fuck attention
Signs went up the week after this happened. So many people have viewed this, and commented, that I created a new video that explains the back story..... ruclips.net/video/UKpFyHy4GHs/видео.html
I like it how that man said 'Hay don't post that'
His comment probably earned the first million views! LOL. Thank-You for viewing and commenting!
I would have called a heavy wrecker to move the trailer, right off, and be done with it. Geeze.....
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Not if your bottom out you crazy 😜
I agree that truck driver should’ve just called a TOW TRUCK right away.
Ikr LMAO 😂😂
@Randy Wiesendanger a good driver? a good driver would not get stuck
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I'm not sure if the tow truck was ordered immediately or if they waited for the railroad crew? More info here... ruclips.net/video/UKpFyHy4GHs/видео.html
At 4:07 that O'hare wrecker has it's own tv show & the tv show is called wrecked.
Yes! We're all aware of it, and it was surreal when they were ones who got it done! I have another "O'Hare " video showing a Freeway clean-up, on my Emergency Playlist!
@@ipfeldspar can you put it on RUclips please & thank you?🤨😕🤨🤨🤨😕😕😕🤔🤔🤔🤔
On this episode of “Wrecked” we gotta hail this stranded semi
Nice!
That was the first towing show I ever saw. Here in Canada, we now have "Heavy Rescue 401" filmed in Ontario, and "Highway Thru Hell" filmed in mountainous BC. Love watching rotators.
P.S. Both shows are on Discovery Channel Canada.
Weather Channel in USA.
Pretty sure there was a sign with a pic/diagram that basically told the driver not to cross there, all elevated (above grade) crossings are marked with this sign on BOTH sides of the crossing and well in advance of encountering the crossing. Driver must be a part time driver for SWIFT.......
Nope, no signs! However, within a week a bunch of signs got posted and they are still there. If the driver skated on a ticket, it would be only because there was no signage...!
6:30 is the point where the tow truck leaves and the trucker tries going over the tracks again.
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I'm glad to see there was enough time to let the train know.
First, I love that name! Then.... Around Elmhurst, the Emergency dispatch people (DuComm) have an entire routine worked out for when these events occur. One of the very first things they do is to call the rail road hot line and tell them to shut down the line. That commuter train, was Inbound, and had made its stop at the Elmhurst Station. They had barely started to pull out when the truck got stuck (a very good thing that there was no express, at that time). Thank-You very much for viewing and commenting!
I'll bet that made a mess of the morning commute. That's the Wheaton Elburn line.
It messed with every Metra train on that line!
Excuse my ignorance but if you pulled up there and scraped, why would you not just force a back up and scrape out of there? Save a hell of a lot of time and trouble.
I'm just guessing, but when he jammed up on the tracks, he got wedged so hard that he could not move either way. Those wheels were spinning on the crossing and the asphalt.
Must’ve broken down
American ingenuity at its best. Takes them over 2 hours to safely lift up and move a trailer less than 100 feet.
Yup! And, this is one of the heaviest used mainlines in the USA!
That's what happens when ya get paid by the hour
This set of tracks feeds into Omaha Nebraska for the original transcontinental railroad. @@stephenheath8465
Would have been a lot longer if they had rushed it and broke the trailers back or tore up the gears in the tractor differentials.
why when the tractor un-hooked didn't they get a wrecker in and lift the trailer high enough to clear the tracks instead of dilly dallying with blocks of wood -- even if the was able to move the trailer still will bottom out it's a moving van they don't weigh much lift with a loader or whatevers close supply air to trailer and move on.. a train waiting and traffic stopped the meter is running
A very good question!
Driving a truck is not easy. When I first saw this video clip I thought "I sure hope someone has called the railroad company." I was so relieved when I saw the train waiting down the line. To all the truckers out there be safe and be careful.
Thank-You....!!!!
Thanks!!well said!!easy to say but not easy to do..
Mohd Aidi Azhar - it’s as easy as dialing 911! Every town that has a railroad running through it has contact information...
@@chooch1995 You might be surprised how clueless some smaller city police dispatchers can be. I keep a list of RR emergency phone numbers where I live with me for quick reference in case I see something like this. By the time the city police call the railroad and the police desk calls the dispatch center and gets connected to the right operator the next train could be on top of the truck.
Julius Adams good catch. I saw it but my brain was disengaged. You are completely correct.
More info.... ruclips.net/video/UKpFyHy4GHs/видео.html
It's always a bit relieving seeing this kind of situation get resolved... the same scenario has ended badly a number of times
Yes, there are way too many trucks (and cars) getting hammered by locomotives. It could have been worse as the outbound Metra commuter trains have a blind curve down by the railyard. Thank-You for viewing and commenting!
Sadly, here in Elmhurst, I knew some of those who had been hit Always be safe around the gates! Thank-You for viewing and commenting!
Luckily the train engineer had good Vision or was very aware and stopped the train in plenty of time. Many other Engineers or a heavy long Freight train may have dented or damaged his truck?
It's mostly due to the proximity of the rail yard. The trains are already a little slower between the Elmhurst Station and the yard. And, you are right-on when speak of luck! Thank-You for viewing and commenting!
@@ipfeldspar Thank YOU, for your videos!!!
Look @ that belly box, I worked for National, for several years , good co. Good drivers, this can happen to anyone, that being said , you gotta know what you truck can\can't do, lesson learned
Back in the ancient day( Before I got a CDL) I saw an Allied Van Lines semi try to shove his fishbelly trailer under a 12 underpass with an incline on the other side. He split it in two.
Thank-You! I think you are the one person who has spoke up for the company and I agree with your opinion. Here is additional info about the trailer.... ruclips.net/video/UKpFyHy4GHs/видео.html Thank-You for viewing and commenting!
Ouch!
“Don’t post that”
* posts anyways*
The Driver kept his cool and did not panic. I don't even think he got a tocket. On the other hand, his "post" comment probably scored this video seven million views......! Thank-You very much for viewing and posting!!!
Truck coming the other way, was placarded Flammable and did not have 4-way flashers on nor did it stop before crossing.
Hi Sunny, haven't seen you in a long while, I need to seek your video.😎
I think the cops waved him across.....
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Ah! Thank-You for that. This recently became a sub-topic of the discussion. Thank-You!!!!
Readjust the leveling valve for the air suspension., give it about a minute to raise up, and then back up. It's a little 1/4 inch nut and bolt, and easily accessible.
Instead they turn it into a project
Thank-You for viewing and commenting. I agree with you almost 100% I* take issue with your word "project" as it should be pluralized to "projects." There were several sets of people trying to get this trailer off the tracks.....
This why I’d never be able to haul Low slanged trailers “LowBoy, Moving Van, and Car haulers” I’m glad no one was hurt though and the Trucker can continue 💪🏾💪🏾
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Here is my update video.... ruclips.net/video/UKpFyHy4GHs/видео.html
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My truck has full rear lockers, both axles, so maybe I could have pulled out, but if not, I would also drop the trailer and run.
Nice.....!!! Thank-You for viewing and commenting.
Hopefully they'll put up a sign warning of low ground clearance at this crossing.
That's what the driver thought should happen. I'm not so sure that would help anyone with a low-boy trailer....?
Whenever there's a crossing with a hill, there's always an alternative. For instance, the underpass at Robert T. Palmer Drive.
Yes, that always works with blind people, but I would wonder how if he can't see that big hump in the road how is he going to see a sign.
The tow bill might help with that.
Within ten days a bunch of signs went up.....
Railroad crossing's immediate approach has a very poor vertical profile. No wonder, why HGV had a trouble to negotiate this.
From above, the railroad and streets are not perfectly lined up. The driver had to take his rig through a jog, and then, up and over the embankment. Maybe he over fixated on the jog?
if in japan it would be a big trouble, news of the year and may be truck company folded due to some types of penalties. well big up to the railline technical staffs, to the engine operator to the police officials and above all to the trucker for being strong.trucking is a very stressful job until you are in to trucking you can't feel that stress, big up to all truckers
Thank-You for that international and logical assessment. Here is my update... ruclips.net/video/UKpFyHy4GHs/видео.html
Finally a success story of a truck getting stuck but not getting destroyed. I'm sure they called the number on the blue placker first before calling police.
How did the authorities get contacted is a very good question! I think the City of Elmhurst had a Public Works Crew very close to the crossing when the trailer got stuck. They have a Police Radio in their trucks, and PW's has called in emergencies in the past. Also, the railroad had a Crew very close. The truck got stuck about a mile from a very huge UPRR rail yard, and these guys somehow got there pretty quick. I suspect the Driver called 911, and somewhere along the way, the Metra Police department was contacted (somehow, the Metra Cop had jurisdiction). It's also possible that some citizen called it in. As to the phone numbers on the signal shanties, I have been paying a lot more attention to them ever since that day! Thank-You for viewing and commenting...!!!
I bet the "tow job" alone is gonna cost that mover way more than any fines he might have gotten.
An excellent observation. I hadn't considered cost. Thank-You for viewing, and commenting, and thinking!!!
O'hare towing. If that's Chicago, it'll cost all you've got, your first born, and some body parts.
@@happydays8171As Peter Crenshaw, from the Three Investigators, would say:” I’ll buy a double helping of that”
Are there any down time costs a rail company can add on? holding up not only a commuter train , but if there was also a freight train, that could be huge if they do.
I was thinking the same thing
That could be dangerous, because a semi on three railway tracks, it could start a train versus truck moment
Over in Clarendon Hills, a Metra train hit a much smaller truck and a Metra passenger was killed. You are right, it doesn't take much..... Thank-You for viewing and commenting!!!
Then comes the driver! If it spins for ten seconds, there's no point in continuing the same way. You have to change something.
apersson850 they are called “traction aids”. Ice is slippery. So is steel. They actually tried them on 2 wheels... so the other 2 ended up spinning.
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Idk if it would have worked or not, but I would have hooked back at a 90* angle so as to have some traction and tried to slowly pull it as if heading down the tracks and then back down on
Interesting. I can see how that would work. I'll take a big guess that it not happen as no one wanted to take a chance with ripping out the high cost rubberized crossing....?
All part of driving, knowing the clearance of your truck and trailer. Blocking the trains will cost you 😂
As Peter Crenshaw, from the Three Investigators, would say:” I’ll buy a double helping of that”
ruclips.net/video/UKpFyHy4GHs/видео.html This video offers more information....!
Hey! That's a great comment. I missed it the first time around. I'll just say that Uncle Titus and Jupiter Jones would have liked this truck in the salvage yard! (The Secret of Terror Railroad Crossing....?)
Only in America; hump-backed grade crossings all over the country, and they build 40 foot trailers with about 3" ground clearance . . .
Here, in America, we have a expressway style railroad underpass that is ly twohundred feet from where the truck got stuck. It is part of the marked "truck route" through town. Here is the video for the back story on the crossing... ruclips.net/video/UKpFyHy4GHs/видео.html
It was funny when the guy was like HAY DONT POST THAT
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Yes! He gave me millions of views! Here is a newer video that explains some of the crossing information! ruclips.net/video/UKpFyHy4GHs/видео.html
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@@ipfeldspar You're very welcome ! 👍
Where's a yard dog truck when ya need one!!?? Lmao!!
James Stier would’ve been especially helpful here huh? Lol
I was thinking the same thing i wonder why they don't make regular trucks with a elevating 5th wheel
Yard dog s have a hydraulically operated fifth wheel .Raise anywhere from 12 to 24 inches or more!
@@robmoney4life Here it would be more appropriate to ask who designed it and who built it. And that truck should have a designated route for it to take. It is a shame to pull such long containers down the road.
Yup!
That tow truck honk was insane
Agreed, but heck, that entire super tow rig is insane! LOL Thank-You for viewing and commenting!
Why not post it? It's cool to watch.
He was a pretty decent sort. Interesting how he sort of suspected
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wayne clark who in hell do you think you are calling a bitch. You don't even know me.
The frequency with which trains hit tracks sitting across train tracks raises serious questions about whether trucking companies hire trained drivers or train their drivers about the need to observe rules at railway crossings. Insurance companies should take some responsibilities to ensure that companies train their drivers.
That sounds like a realistic approach to some of the Driver problems. It might be time for the trucking companies to ditch internal training and to place and pay for new-hires at an insurance certified drivers education facility. The trucking companies might save money as the insurance company can reduce their rates based upon lower risk, and also by pooling training costs (The insurance company might even offer to pay for it if they can rope the trucking company into a long term commitment). With the Driver in this video, a training program might not have made a difference. I'm at that crossing every day, and sometimes there is enough going on that one might not perceive the hazard...? Thank-You for viewing and commenting...!!!
That trunking company must have paid a lot of money for the stoppage
Them UP/Metra boys gettin paid Triple OT hahah
Yeah, the UP crew might have picked up some OT, but I think the driver was simply sent on his way....? @@mikelowery5741
Every air suspension has an overfill valve on the air bags. Over inflate them in this situation. Drivers should know this
That came up down in the comment thread. Not too many people seem to be aware of that. Personally, I learned it from the comments on my video. Thank-You for viewing and commenting!!!
I used to love the O’Hare show.
I've caught O'Hare Towing in action several times. They have a full fleet of trucks and a bunch of enthusiastic workers. The authorities trust them to open the roads back up.
What surprises me is a big metro area like Chicago is using diesel engines instead of a Electric for their commuter lines in 2020
The Illinois Central Electrics are the only "Metra" electrics now in service. I'll guess it was a lot easier to burn coal than it was to run wires. There is still some talk of electrifying the rails but no sane person would ever put up the huge amount of cash necessary.
I feel bad for all those poor saps stuck on that commuter train who were late for work. At least the train stopped in time, this could have been a lot nastier if the truck got stuck with the train bearing down on that crossing at high speed.
"late for work"..EEESH. !
How do you explain it to the Boss? Here is my update video.... ruclips.net/video/UKpFyHy4GHs/видео.html
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The guy: don’t post that
Bruh he just wants to so wicked to his fans
That driver kept his dignity while some others were being nasty. Still, his comment is worth a million views.....
The railroad is responsible to ensure the approaches to the tracks only drop so many inches in so many feet to prevent this from happening.
No they are not
On the contrary, the road designers are responsible, but the truckers should use their head as well. The railroad was there first, without doubt.
@@mikemurphy5046 Yes. Notice the driver telling him not to post it!
Maybe. It depends on the original grade crossing agreement between the town and the railroad. Historically, the railroads have allowed a easement provided that the railroad is not exposed to any liability. However, it is common sense to advertise the steepness, or weakness, of any rail crossing!
Maybe, see above.
How come these drivers can't judge simply angles
Yup! That is todays big observation. How can a driver, who sits so high above the road, not see that he would fail?! Thank-You for viewing and commenting!
What we need here is one of those trucks that unload trailers at docks. That have that fifth wheel that can raise and lower. Job done just find one soon.
I wonder why emergency services had not thought any of this out ahead of time.....?
Tow trucks down under (wreckers in US talk) have a fifth wheel converter that attaches to the boom. They could have unhooked the prime mover and lifted the front of the trailer, just like above mentioned dock shunter/mule could.
Does not seem that the recovery truck would be able to pass the other side.It seems lower than the semi especially behind the steering wheel
That guy is so embarrassed! XD 🤣
I agree, however he kept his chin up. I'm curious as to whether his co-workers, friends, and family, will ever let him forget this! Thank-You for viewing!
Every truck and every trailer equipped with air ride should have a valve to raise or lower the air ride suspension. Raising this a few inches would definitely help.
I think pretty much everyone watching this would agree with you! I created a new video with extra info.... ruclips.net/video/UKpFyHy4GHs/видео.html Thank-you for viewing and commenting!
' Alls Well and Ends Well ! I viewed a Video of a Semi Hauling an M-108 SPA Howitzer, The crossing wasn't as high as this Elmhurst one But the Trailer wirh the Howitzer was like Ultra low and the Train took out the Tractor & Spun the turret around
I saw that vid! The train crew was lucky they didn't get killed. Sadly, last week in Pecos Texas, two Crew were killed in a similar situation. Thank-You for viewing and commenting...!!!
Truck driving is a stressful job,and this job can make ur life miserable, and no one care about u everyone trying to punish you,
@Randy Wiesendanger People make mistakes. It is easy to get in a hurry and overlook things like ground clearance. Kind of like forgetting to look overhead for low hanging objects. I agree with the premise that it is a stressful job.
And EVERYTHING is is shipped by truck at some point or another, but NOBODY'S going to appreciate the drivers.
@Randy Wiesendanger Stupid freak, really and why is that? Well guess what I'm a bit merciful to truck drivers because I am one. I have been at it for 27 years and have seen it all. Not surprised to see this happen. I've seen far worse and this is really nothing to blow a gasket over.
@Randy Wiesendanger You sound like one hateful person. Sorry that you have so much rage. Again you make too much out of nothing. Also, looking at your earlier posts, it sounds as if you have never been behind the wheel of a truck. If that is true just quit with the negativity already because you have no clue the stress truckers face.
@Randy Wiesendanger I'm guessing that you have a very low I.Q.
I love it when the driver says hey don’t post that
He instantly gave this video the views it has! Thank-You for viewing and commenting!
Никогда раньше не видел ничего подобного. Кто-то оставил трейлер на рельсах, преградив движение поездов, а этот водитель своего KENWORTH W900 не побоялся заехать на рельсы. Желаю этому человеку и его родителям здоровья и долгих лет жизни. Родители воспитали героя.
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Yes!
Don't they have air suspension on those rigs? On European trucks both the tractor unit and trailer have air suspension which allows you to raise the whole rig to clear obstacles like that!
Sarge084 unfortunately for US drivers most trucks and trailers don't have air suspension
I want to see that the terminal tractors have the air lifts but not the over the road rigs....?
Just as I’m saying to myself “Where in the Hell is O’Hare towing when you need them?” & look who shows up!!
Keep your word to your self there trying to do a good video so you should shut the fouk
Yup! The local tow heroes!
why are trailers so low? in Russia you'll catch the first road hole and leave your trailer there if it has such low bottom
Hi! The lower compartment is used for moving equipment and possibly cargo. Years ago, this type of truck could easily move an entire household. The idea is to keep everything on a single truck. These days, people have so much stuff that they need a second truck....!
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that is why national trailer company put 8 SMALL wheels on the rear trailer and low height...
very bad design
As Peter Crenshaw, from the Three Investigators, would say:” I’ll buy a double helping of that”
I think Jupiter Jones is more intelligent.......
For over the road, yeah, a poor design. For residential moving it is a palace with loads of room. The design eliminates the need for a second truck which reduces cost. As long as the Driver is experienced there will be no problems.
Maby, it uncoupled, and the cab took off!!!!😂😂
"Hey, don't post that!" lol
Lmao
@@dylankilner1305 Thank you for viewing....!
I have been in this situation before. You would be amazed what a Suburban in four low will do for a high center. In all fairness the intersection is almost certainly not conforming.
It seems to me the trailer is the problem. If you’re going to pull a low rider trailer, you need to stay on flat ground.
I think the lack of signage kept the Driver from getting a ticket. About a week after I made this video, the City of Elmhurst posted warning signs at all approaches to the crossing. Thank-You for viewing and commenting!!!
And, there was a marked truck Route just yards away from his route. He ignored the Underpass as he thought he had the clearance, but, as you say, it should have stayed on flat ground. Thank-You for viewing and commenting!!!
Wasn't O'Hare towing a TV show...
Yep. It sure was
A reality show. The company has certainly kept going even if the series didn't.
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Next time, unhook the linkage for the auto leveling valve for the trucks airbags. then push the valve arm up to simulate the bags being to empty and the truck will lift itself another 4-5 inches...
That is a new one for me! ( I make films, I know squat about trucks). Is that a feature on all trucks? Moving trucks? Thank-You for viewing and sharing...!
@@ipfeldspar as long as a commercial truck has airbag suspension, it will also have a leveling valve to keep it at a certain height. Whether loaded or empty. Simply unhook the linkage from the axle to the valve and push the valve arm up. It will think it's too low and add more air to the bags and lift it higher.
I would have disconnected the tractor leveling valve and manually raised the ride hight
@Jose Oquendo on the truck frame just above the rear axle
You'd blow out the air bags
@@marknielsen5917 I have been a truck and trailer mecanic for 11 years as long as they aren't dry rotted it's perfectly safe the bags are rated for twice the capacity of the trucks compressor output, and the tank also has a pressure safety valve to prevent an over pressured system.
Worthey1969 I've been a Diesel truck and heavy equipment tech since 1997,that's 22 years.Ive seen air bags blown from over inflation several times.So I'm disagreeing with you.Mark Nielsen
Oh yeah,by the way the leveling valve is what regulates the air pressure in the air bags.So by disconnecting the valve you also disconnected the air pressure regulator.Mark the Tech
I don't understand why US trucks can not raise and lower the airsuspension. In Europe it's standard the last 25 years.
That is probably the number one question asked about this incident! Here is the back story.... ruclips.net/video/UKpFyHy4GHs/видео.html
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Did anyone think to have the driver lock the power divider? I think it would've pushed itself off if they did.
I hate to admit this, but what is a power divider? Some sort of differential manual control? Thank-You for viewing and commenting!
@@ipfeldspar It is a switch on the dash that locks the center differential between the drives together which should give the truck more traction in slippery situations. Normal driving is done with it off. It's almost like 4 wheel drive for a semi. It is also referred to as a "differential lock." The picture on the switch should be a picture of the drive train and to one side say "Lock." It is in the unlock position for normal driving conditions.
That's why I love our European trucks with air suspension and level control.
Seems to be standard over there. I have no idea of what's standard on the Western Hemisphere trucks....?
looks like the tractor does not equip with diff lock..
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That metra in the beginning *OH COME ON*
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@@РамазанШошуков I Have No Idea what that means. srry.
That Metra train was many a persons first choice as a means to clear the track!
What was that driver thinking?
You have to ASK a person what they are thinking.
He wanted to save time getting up to a major cross street. That's all I can figure on.
Correct.
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Can’t believe how these truckers are getting. Low trailer high crossing.
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Hey don't post that guy, too late...LOL.
I wonder if his moving company posted his picture on the bulletine board, with his quote.....?!
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Que bárbaro..acá en Argentina, No seremos del primer mundo pero en 2 min lo sacamos de reversa, Argentina somos solidarios .
My Google Translate was not clear. Are you in solidarity with the Driver, or in Solidarity with the workers of the world...? (Thank-You very much for commenting and viewing)!
Hola amigo !!
It seams everyone was disrespectful to him.
Possibly not disrespectful, more like impatient.....?
Railroad probably melted down all the way to North Platte, NE.
It would have been fun to be at the Harrimann Center when it went down! Yup! It is very easy to picture the UP guys freaking wild!
He said don't post the video and what you do? Your a rebel I like you
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Ну, это называется"Возможности грузовиков не безграничны". Их нельзя переоценивать.
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Translation---- Well, it's called "The possibilities of trucks are not limitless." They cannot be overestimated. Reply--- Is Real
Was the driver arrested? Employer arrested?
What good would arresting the driver or the employer do? Tickets/fines are all that are warranted.
Stan - 'Gross Negligence'....Love Elmhurst as I've been there many times on business.
I would go so far as to seriously question this driver's qualifications, more so his mindset and cognitive abilities, and I wouldn't hesitate to call him out for this incident, but I don't know if I would pull gross negligence out in this instance. Now, if he had rammed 4 cars that were waiting for a red light to change, then possibly gross negligence coupled with some other driving-related charges. Depending on how long he has been a "professional driver", and how long he has been driving a truck with drop-frame build, and belly boxes underneath, based on what I saw watching the video, it may have been hard to see the length of the approach ramp to the tracks combined with the harsh change in attitude, but he certainly should have been able to recognize the change in altitude from a half-block away, and considered either pulling over to get out and investigate the crossing on foot, or making a lateral move to a better level crossing. As for Elmhurst, Illinois... I've driven thru it on 38, 64, 83, and the big slabs that cut around and thru it, but I don't recall if I've been on many of the smaller streets.
Arrested and charged with what? Poor judgement which is not a crime. Perhaps a fine and charges for the rotator.
The Elmhurst police handed him off to the Metra Police. I think the Metra Cop took information for specific citations that would be issued at a later date. Better question might be why a Metra Cop has jurisdiction....?
Why was the power divider on that freight shacker not kicked on for this issue?
I'll let the truck people answer that one. I'm still trying just to run the camera! LOL! In the comment thread, there are a number of people who specify something mechanical withing the trucks drive train. I'll guess that you are referencing that that is like a differential where power can be individually controlled for each wheel....?
@@ipfeldspar yea my Kenworth T 2000 had a power divider for my rear axles so I could get out of soft spots at a customers location. Came in handy a few times.
Keep spinning those wheels, it might move eventually. Oh, it’s not moving, I wonder why!
Our friend friction was clearly absent!
This was so stupid. All they needed was the wrecker to pick up the trailer from the front and pull it over the tracks. They can't build better equipped moving trailers? Come on.
That is what I thought they were going to do, after I saw the tractor was gone.
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you should send this video to National moving!!! high quality drivers
I suspect they know.....
I'm sure someone at the home office does all of the routing for the drivers. That way the home office "knows" if the load is worth what is being charged to haul it.
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Having a tool/supply box underneath the cargo area is a bad design considering the design of intersections in this country. A moving company has to get their trucks in residential areas where other semis dont go, you would think they would consider that before they design these trailers. Unlike commercial deliveries these moving companies sometimes cannot follow a designated truck route to reach a residence because not everybody lives on a truck route.
I would amend that slightly. To have a tractor-trailer combo with a low boy is probably over doing it. A box truck could get away with it as it wouldn't have the length to get caught up. These designs began when the moving companies, and their customers, discovered that it was easier, safer, and more secure to use a single truck. In other words, a compromise design that got bastardized across the years. Also, you make a good point as to the Truck Routes. As the low boy design is no secret to the Drivers, the moving guys should be the Drivers who scan those routes the closest. Here is the update video.... ruclips.net/video/UKpFyHy4GHs/видео.html Thank-You very much for viewing and commenting....!!!!
Hell of a place for a drop and hook :)
I was having weird thoughts like; "if the tow truck fails they can use the Metra train to smash the truck off the tracks...."
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Loved that comment! Them stick haulers are crazy! lol lol lol
Irving P. Feldspar That trailer was probably full of some family’s possessions. They don’t deserve to have everything they own destroyed. They haven’t done anything wrong.
Это как рассчитывался маршрут и по каким соображениям .?
Translation from Russian: How was the route calculated and based on what considerations? The answer to your question is unknown. The truck is part of a large moving company and their was a residential move in this general neighborhood. I will guess that the Driver checked his map to get to the State Highway, and did not realize that this railroad crossing was like hill. Local maps do show the modern Underpass that is only one block from where he got stuck. I think he was just trying to get out of a very crowded neighborhood? Thank-You for viewing and commenting...!!!