I have to chuckle every time I see you so effortlessly back up your articulated rig when there are so many truck drivers that can't back up a single semi trailer and also people out there that can't back up their family sedan. Great editing and music.... thank you for sharing.
I made a judgment call that a stop sign on the side of the road instead of in the middle was acceptable lol. Plus the other 2 trucks following needed to go wide for their turn also.
Hey Doug !! Welcome back from your ""ENJOYABLE"" Vacation !!! 🙂🙃😉 Thanks for the ride along & song !!! 🤠😎😮 Have a good weekend & ""STAY SAFE ""!!! 👍👍👍👍👍
Hey, Doug. Met one of your other driver's in Davenport, Iowa a little while ago. Didn't recognize the name on the door but the colour of the equipment stood out enough to enquire about. I don't remember the driver's name, but told him to say hi to you from me. Always impressed with your loads. Doubt idea wanna haul something as big as some of your largest loads, but I do wanna haul larger than these 14' wide scrapers I often haul.
Believe it or not I’ve never moved a scraper! The construction companies in Quebec don’t use them. 🤷🏼♂️ we like to be different. Don’t be shy to wave next time you see an orange truck. Might be me next time!
We have blanket permits in Quebec so it doesn’t cost anything to run oversize. And at that size we don’t have any restrictions so it’s just easier to run with the jeep than to load it and unload it. If it were winter I would’ve loaded it for extra traction.
@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 Interesting! Do you mean in winter you would load the jeep a) to the front, so you'd have more traction on the tractor, or b) on the back of trailer, so you'd have more "sideways grip" on the last few axles? (pls don't laugh, I'm not a trucker 🤗)
To the front is better to have more traction on the driving wheels. By removing it from the road and loading it on the trailer you have less wheels on the ground. Less wheels total means more weight per wheel (for the remaining wheels) which equals better traction in slippery conditions.
I’ve watched more than a few of your videos, and what I’m intrigued by is all those tires. How often do you have to replace a tire during a trip? And what do you do minimize these interruptions of your trips? Great videos, enjoy seeing the effort that goes into every aspect of your trips. Your the pointy end of a complex spear.
Tire problems do happen from time to time but thankfully not often. We have some uncommon tire sizes and that’s why you often see me carry a spare to reduce the time it takes to find a replacement
Believe it or not this is only a 7 speed transmission. Normally it will start in 2nd gear and go through the rest. When I’m loaded heavy I will manually start in 1st gear which is geared like Lo in a manual transmission.
Would you not rather have an 18 speed manual transmission in that rig or do you like the new automated transmissions ? What engine is in that truck ? Thanks and love all the videos . There is a whole lot of driving skills on your channel . I move construction equipment all over Southern California with a 379 Pete with a 800 hp C18 Cat an a 18 speed pulling a 9 axle Cozad low boy .
I will always prefer a manual transmission. But this is a fleet truck and the future seems to be automatic. It’s 565hp with the Allison. I will admit that this transmission is getting the job done for the types of loads I am doing. I don’t really have anything bad to say about it. If I choose the manual it’s just personal preference.
I notice in some videos, you run a short tandem jeep and some a long tandem jeep. Which provinces can you use the short jeep? Or can you run both everywhere but less weight on the smaller spread jeep? Thanks for another great video.
You can get full weight on the short jeeps everywhere in the northeast. But you need a 14’ spread to get max weight out west and I believe in the Deep South also.
I am from montreal driving is not fun and joy many street port of montreal very narrow when built near 100 years ago.i work banister pipelines div of simard-beadry I have send a guys with lowbed pick up 594 side boom from england yes.he said he will never back there due narrow street. I said my dad own trucking outfit in montreal he was shock.metci beaucoup video.calgary alberta.
In this business we will wear out a trailer in about 10 years. After that the strength starts to go out of the metal from continuous strain of the heavy loads.
Hello Doug- Hope you had a good vacation. It's nice when a driver can take some time to recharge the batteries. It appeared that the wind at the port was giving ya'll fits loading. Nice to run a load where you don't have to worry about height, width, or excessive length. Great job editing. Don't know about that music though. LOL. Have a good day. Drive safe.
@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 It must have been the time lapse video making it look windy. I had to off set literally everything I put on my beam to level the trailer. Do any of the drivers domiciled at the Houston yard allowed to pick up and deliver within the States?
Vive la circulation de Montréal et la courtoisie des automobilistes et c’est sans parler de l’état des routes 🤦🏻♂️ Awesome Montreal traffic and the courtesy of cars’ drivers and it's not to mention the state of the roads 🤦🏻♂️
The cam you used for the rear look on the passenger side had a dirty lens, major smudge on the outboard side of it's view. That really wide left turn into that single lane it looked like you were millimetres from grounding the deck.
@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 Gotta work with the footage you have. It's awkward to explain to the customer that your're stalled for a day because of goofing around with the lens made your clock run out, haha.
If you see the yellow sign in the mirror that means the red and white sign is showing to the back. This transport was done all in Quebec where we are required to run the red and white signs.
Yes exactly. The yellow “oversize” signs are not legal in Quebec and they will get you a ticket guaranteed. The “D” is for “dimensional”… I don’t make the rules 🤷🏼♂️
I have to chuckle every time I see you so effortlessly back up your articulated rig when there are so many truck drivers that can't back up a single semi trailer and also people out there that can't back up their family sedan. Great editing and music.... thank you for sharing.
Practice makes perfect!
Thanks for the feedback 😊✌️
Big boy skills = Big boy bucks.
@@DarrkMane Yeah, I've been wondering about the bucks. Long hours. It could be a high annual salary, and just don't count the hours.
@@collectorguy3919there's also the median of the the hours isn't matching up with pay. You can't reverse time.
Finally Caught a glimpse of one of your trucks down in Baltimore. Absolute Beauty💕
It’s a popular spot for us. We have trucks there almost daily!
I'm just an old farmer, but i like the way you roll.
Damn driver im impressed!! Thats coming from a retired driver 43 yrs.retired in 2018!!..thank you
Thanks for the feedback 😊✌️
I half expected you to put the stop sign back. LOL
I made a judgment call that a stop sign on the side of the road instead of in the middle was acceptable lol. Plus the other 2 trucks following needed to go wide for their turn also.
Great handling on those tight turns and roads. Also impressed to watch yojr driving skills.
Thank you 😊✌️
Its such a joy to watch your drive! Also love the camera angles.
Thanks for the feedback 😊✌️
Love that 360 camera. Greetings from the UK
Hi Doug, would it be possible to include more road signs so we can better follow your travels tks
Okay thanks for the feedback 👍
Hey Doug !! Welcome back from your ""ENJOYABLE"" Vacation !!! 🙂🙃😉 Thanks for the ride along & song !!! 🤠😎😮 Have a good weekend & ""STAY SAFE ""!!! 👍👍👍👍👍
Hey, Doug. Met one of your other driver's in Davenport, Iowa a little while ago. Didn't recognize the name on the door but the colour of the equipment stood out enough to enquire about.
I don't remember the driver's name, but told him to say hi to you from me.
Always impressed with your loads. Doubt idea wanna haul something as big as some of your largest loads, but I do wanna haul larger than these 14' wide scrapers I often haul.
Believe it or not I’ve never moved a scraper! The construction companies in Quebec don’t use them. 🤷🏼♂️ we like to be different.
Don’t be shy to wave next time you see an orange truck. Might be me next time!
Nice one buddy, good music choice too 👍.
Douglas, another superb video ! I would have thought the ship yard could have loaded your jeep for the trip home . Stay safe out there !
We have blanket permits in Quebec so it doesn’t cost anything to run oversize. And at that size we don’t have any restrictions so it’s just easier to run with the jeep than to load it and unload it. If it were winter I would’ve loaded it for extra traction.
@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 Interesting! Do you mean in winter you would load the jeep a) to the front, so you'd have more traction on the tractor, or b) on the back of trailer, so you'd have more "sideways grip" on the last few axles? (pls don't laugh, I'm not a trucker 🤗)
To the front is better to have more traction on the driving wheels. By removing it from the road and loading it on the trailer you have less wheels on the ground. Less wheels total means more weight per wheel (for the remaining wheels) which equals better traction in slippery conditions.
Mad skills. Hope you had a nice vacation
You have great taste in music for your videos.
Thanks for the videos LB 👍👍
thanks for the reply have a great day
Beau petit voyage pour un (bon) retour de vacance. ✌✌✌
You found the perfect dpngv for me, acsailor
I look forward to your videos because they can be interesting,funand relaxing tto watch.
Thanks for the feedback 😊
I’ve watched more than a few of your videos, and what I’m intrigued by is all those tires. How often do you have to replace a tire during a trip? And what do you do minimize these interruptions of your trips?
Great videos, enjoy seeing the effort that goes into every aspect of your trips. Your the pointy end of a complex spear.
Tire problems do happen from time to time but thankfully not often. We have some uncommon tire sizes and that’s why you often see me carry a spare to reduce the time it takes to find a replacement
Belle
vidéo les gars...j'espère en voir d'autres...😉
Merci ☺️
keep on trucking and hauling heavy my friend see ya the road one day . peace
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Fantastic from Norway
Just wished you posted a little more often. Really enjoy your videos@
I’ll take the compliment 😊✌️
Great job and video, Mr. Banana. If I may ask, how many gears does she go thru from say 0 to 50 mph if you’re empty?
Believe it or not this is only a 7 speed transmission. Normally it will start in 2nd gear and go through the rest. When I’m loaded heavy I will manually start in 1st gear which is geared like Lo in a manual transmission.
Would you not rather have an 18 speed manual transmission in that rig or do you like the new automated transmissions ? What engine is in that truck ? Thanks and love all the videos . There is a whole lot of driving skills on your channel . I move construction equipment all over Southern California with a 379 Pete with a 800 hp C18 Cat an a 18 speed pulling a 9 axle Cozad low boy .
I will always prefer a manual transmission. But this is a fleet truck and the future seems to be automatic. It’s 565hp with the Allison. I will admit that this transmission is getting the job done for the types of loads I am doing. I don’t really have anything bad to say about it. If I choose the manual it’s just personal preference.
Love your videos. Question, What brand of enclosed headache boxes do your company utilize?
Trebor
Thank you. Looking forward to more videos
I notice in some videos, you run a short tandem jeep and some a long tandem jeep. Which provinces can you use the short jeep? Or can you run both everywhere but less weight on the smaller spread jeep? Thanks for another great video.
You can get full weight on the short jeeps everywhere in the northeast. But you need a 14’ spread to get max weight out west and I believe in the Deep South also.
@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 Thanks for answering my question. Safe travels.
how do the tires even carry such weight?
You had me transfixed.
Until you mentioned Lobster rolls.
Then I threw up.
🤣 when in Rome! It’s probably better you don’t like them because they are very over priced!
Lobster rolls make everything better 😋. Safe travels.
you have a really great music soundtrack. and first
Thanks for the feedback!
nice video and do you like the automatic have a great day
I will always prefer a manual transmission but I do admit this automatic is capable of getting the job done.
So satisfying
What year is Peterbilt and the H.P ? And really enjoy your videos keep making them.
2023 Pete with 565 Cummins
What language is that your speaking to your other drivers? Just recently found your channel, awesome stuff
French from Quebec
The new Kenworths look sweet. Saw a couple at my job, Maher Terminals, picking up rail cars last week.
Yes the drivers who got them seem happy with them!
Its funny how 20 people needed a safety lesson and tape to lift off your load.
I am from montreal driving is not fun and joy many street port of montreal very narrow when built near 100 years ago.i work banister pipelines div of simard-beadry I have send a guys with lowbed pick up 594 side boom from england yes.he said he will never back there due narrow street. I said my dad own trucking outfit in montreal he was shock.metci beaucoup video.calgary alberta.
C’est vrai que conduire de l’oversize à Montréal est toujours une défi! Merci pour les commentaires ✌️
How long does a trailer last it appears that there is rubbing on the bottoms
In this business we will wear out a trailer in about 10 years. After that the strength starts to go out of the metal from continuous strain of the heavy loads.
Hello Doug- Hope you had a good vacation. It's nice when a driver can take some time to recharge the batteries. It appeared that the wind at the port was giving ya'll fits loading. Nice to run a load where you don't have to worry about height, width, or excessive length. Great job editing. Don't know about that music though. LOL. Have a good day. Drive safe.
Wasn’t a wind issue. Those motors are heavier on one side and we had to offset it on the trailer to get it balanced.
@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 It must have been the time lapse video making it look windy. I had to off set literally everything I put on my beam to level the trailer. Do any of the drivers domiciled at the Houston yard allowed to pick up and deliver within the States?
They were American citizenship employees so yes they were able to interstate. The Houston yard is closed up now. Their project didn’t work out.
@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 That's to bad. Have a good day
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Ça c’était pour Marmen à Matane?
Non, pour la petit port à Les Méchins
I was just wondering why you have 3 radios in the truck
#1 CB, #2 VHF with the Ladd and northern Quebec channels, #3 UHF with 5 company channels
Vive la circulation de Montréal et la courtoisie des automobilistes et c’est sans parler de l’état des routes 🤦🏻♂️
Awesome Montreal traffic and the courtesy of cars’ drivers and it's not to mention the state of the roads 🤦🏻♂️
Nice load pre tarped lol😂
finalement le westernstar est mieu que le pete !!!!
Salut Doug, je suis à Matane. Quand es-tu venu ici et à Les Méchins?
On a effectué les livraisons mecredi de cet semaine
@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 merci.
Nice video as always. It sure seems like there's roadworks everywhere. Your tax/toll dollars at work. :)
No sure if they are building a country or re-building it lol
i love watching your videos, but please look it to normalizing audio if your going to use music, or lower music gain because ouch.
The cam you used for the rear look on the passenger side had a dirty lens, major smudge on the outboard side of it's view.
That really wide left turn into that single lane it looked like you were millimetres from grounding the deck.
Yup, I hesitated to use the footage or not but this isn’t cinema. Hard to be perfect all the time especially when you only get one take.
@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 Gotta work with the footage you have. It's awkward to explain to the customer that your're stalled for a day because of goofing around with the lens made your clock run out, haha.
Exactly
It’s actually the ships that I have been working on for the last 2 years 😎
2 years! 🥵 wow
Small world! ✌️
What’s the weight of that ship engine
92,000 lbs
@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 That’s a little weight there compares to what you haul stay safe brother trucker
Almost 10k subs, and soon the Almighty Algorithm shall bless ya! - Maybe posting a few YT "Shorts" would help!
Yes I want to start doing shorts. I just haven’t had the time yet. Thanks 😊✌️
At 10:02 I think you forgot to flip your oversize load sign on the rear of your tri-axle lowboy Heavy Haul semi trailer.
If you see the yellow sign in the mirror that means the red and white sign is showing to the back. This transport was done all in Quebec where we are required to run the red and white signs.
@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 you mean the ones with the uppercase letter D on it??????🤨🤨🤨🤨🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
Yes exactly.
The yellow “oversize” signs are not legal in Quebec and they will get you a ticket guaranteed.
The “D” is for “dimensional”… I don’t make the rules 🤷🏼♂️
@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 what does that D word mean & can u please explain it 2 me what it means????🤨🤨🤨🤔🤔🤔🤔 if 🚫 thanks anyway.
“D” is for “Dimensional”
Sounds like you have an automatic transmission .
Way of the world these days 🤪
need to clean that Carma lense lol
Where's your Western Star?
I’ve actually been driving this Peterbilt for 9 months now
I wanted to see the engine
Sorry. I never saw it myself actually
Lol les banderoles Danger qu 'il on mis 😂😂
As tu vu tous les casques blancs. Ils ont fait ça by the book en titi!
@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 ouais j’espère que sa arrive pas souvent car ta sûrement attendu 30 min 🙄
Je suis habitué d’attendre. Pour ça on est payé à l’heure 😉
Quoi de plus plaisant qu’un os** de rond point avec un 8 essieux…?!?!?