I am now 68 years old and retired from trucking in 2005. Did a similar thing chaining and was also over Donna except I hit my jawline and actually broke it and was wired shut for 6 weeks. Your throwing chains is impressive. Take care of yourself and feel better.
Oh I’m so sorry that happened to you. I not sure what you hit your head on but you should have went to the ER. Head Trauma is nothing to take lightly. I’m glad you your doing well. I had significant head injuries in the past ( not from trucking) so I know how bad things can get. Don’t feel shame we are glad you’re still here.
I am a female tanker yanker…and I just want to say your a bad ass! I refuse to go over I-80 during the winter because I don’t want to chain or deal with surge in those conditions. Your like super woman lol. And your the first woman trucker that’s actually trucking that I’ve watched on UA-cam…keep on trucking…your awesome..🚛💨☺️☺️
Why did you do that.. beating up the trailer with your face isnt a good idea sweetness..❤I worked out of Sacramento for 4yrs... very pretty.. i remember snow ball fight on the freeway when it shut down going over that one night.. Snow higher than the sidemirrors on each side..
Nothing embarrassing about taking a hit working a rig. Your literally killing it as a young woman in a mens industry. God speed and keep up the positive videos. My dad was a driver for 30yrs. And ive been working towards it myself.
Oh my Shelby! That is one nasty bump 😮 Always get a head injury checked out. As someone who has multiple concussions, I can tell you that symptoms don’t always appear right away. You may think you’re fine initially, but you never want to take any chances. You have a dangerous job and you are in the truck alone. Please see a doctor to be sure you are okay! Prayers for a quick recovery! ❤🙏🏻
I agree.. Next time take it slow. And if you see an emergency professional, stop and have the ent come out and check you out. Nothing wrong with bieng modest. It could save your life.
I’m a state plow driver, we appreciate smart and safe truckers like you! Sorry about your injury, keep driving forward 💪🏼 Beautiful voice, makes your videos even better.
Everyone should know what we deal with in trucking. I livestream 24hrs sunday thru Thursday. Sleepberth and driving as we can with cell service available. Its not always a easy job Shelby. I give you credit for showing everyone your accident.
Shelby, You can at times (thru the years that I've kind a know you threw YT) be hard on yourself, even in the beginning of this video Dakota was trying to calm you down (yes I know Dakota is a give me attention seeker, but our 4 legged family members know when need Love) You are an amazing person with so much positivity that you try at times too hard on yourself. You should NOT be embarrassed, 1 of your many goals for even having your YT channel was to educate the younger folks and maybe some older 1's, so this is was a teaching moment, and although you got a George Forman shiner, you still look amazing. You and your 4 legged co-driver truckem up safe and as always Keep the rubber side down.
It hurts me that you got hurt. It's not easy, girl. We feel immortal until we don't and this job reminds us of this more frequently than we'd like. I fell out my truck, slipped on the last step, and hit the ground on my back. A couple veins busted in my leg and never healed right.
So sorry you got injured! That’s the thing…on your own…you had to pull yourself together to keep going. And you did…and down snowy Donner Pass on top of it. Very impressive. You have GRIT!!! Thanks for putting up the video. It’s real and people need to see ALL sides of trucking and life’s journey! Sending you healing vibes!!!
I really admire you, in 35 years of driving, ive never had to throw chain. I figured, by the time I stopped, put them on, get going, only about 25mph, and have to stop again, and take them off again. That's just way more time than it's worth. I just pull over and park, and let the road crews do there jobs. No load is worth all of that time and trouble. Id rather just park, then chance it for a couple of miles, in a few hours. Just not worth it to me. Id rather be late, then taking a chance of not getting there at all, you know. That's just me, so i really admire you for doing that, and I'm very sorry you got hurt!!! Im very glad it wasn't worse than it was!!! Love your videos as always, keep up the great work!!!! Take care of yourself, and be safe out there!!!❤🎉
You're one badass chica driving those conditions/ chaining like that! Not easy for anyone. It's refreshing to see an ambitious and capable young lady with serious grit in this day and age. Our country needs lots more ladies (and guys for that matter) like you as we head into tougher economic times. Prayers for healing coming your way.
Dont feel bad Shelby, most people would've quit and gone to the hospital. You should be proud, your positive attitude and spirit while obivusly in pain is admireble! Keep trucking, and remember; this too will pass.
Oh my, Shelby, I'm so sorry you injured yourself. From the looks of that shiner 4 days later, I'm sure it hurt like the dickens. Just make sure there are no lasting effects, like a concussion. I know I don't comment a lot, but I really do enjoy your videos, and I appreciate all the time and effort you spend in potting them together and posting them. Thank you, Shelby, take care, and please be careful and stay safe.
Really glad you are ok. That was a NASTY bump. I have been made fun of for it, but I started wearing a hard hat (a bump cap would probably be better) when I was working around and under the truck for that exact reason. I am a lot taller than you are too so I tend to hit the underside of the trailer a lot more when messing with chains. It has saved my head multiple times. As for the getting those chains tight. Unless you have the hook tool that grabs the hook and pulls it through, it is almost impossible to get them as tight as you want them to be on all the wheels. But one way to get them a bit tighter is to go one hook more or less on the inside and yank like crazy to get a little more to play with on the outside. And a major issue with that type of chain is that even a little bit more wear on one tire than the others means you may not be able to get the same link as on the other tires. Your drive tires wear un evenly because of the scrubbing when you are turning and the different weight distribution between the front and rear drive axles. Unless they are brand new tires, usually the front axle will have a slightly larger tire circumfrence and can make the chains have a difference of anywhere between 1 and 3 links.
Being an old timer ( 36 years out here), it's fun watching a young gal like you busting it as hard as we did back in the day ( well we hit it a little harder running 3 or 4 log books) 😁, but you're doing a great job. A young ranch gal I worked with in the Wyoming gas fields would throw 3 railer chains better than most of the guys, and she wouldn't accept help from anybody. Be safe young lady.
Hun, you should not have driven with an egg like that. I know it's been a monthso clearly nothing bad happened, but head injuries are always super serious. Glad to see you made another vid, at least we know you're ok a few days later. 👍 Also, there is no shame in getting hurt! Accidents happen all the time, there is absolutely no shame in them and don't be embarraressed either. Even when you're super experienced, accidents still happen.
Holy Moly, Shelby!!!! Hope you're feeling better now!! I hope you "actually" went to get checked out. Head injuries are very serious!! Take it easy and looking forward to your next video. So all of us can check up on you!!
Wow that was a hard hit. Glad you are better now. As a retired flat bedder I have had my hits and bumps along the way, no matter how safe you are it happens. Be safe and be good God Bless you for what you do. From Bobby
Glad i watched it to the end. I gashed my head once putting on a drag chain. Smacked it going under the trailer to the other side..... bled a lot, but didn't hurt much. 73 now and retired, but your vids get me emotional! To a true 'hopeless' truck driver, that spirit never leaves. It shows in you, more than some others. Stay safe!
Shelby! I’ve been trucking for 12 years and I have seen all kinds of drivers out here. You make me proud because I know for certain that you are a Real one! Keep up the great job 👏👏👏
I love the positivity you had during your whole ordeal. I'm glad your home safe and sound and are able to recover for a little bit. I appreciate all the things you do.
You are a dedicated trucker and I admire you for that. However, your health is the most important. I am glad that you are doing better, and pray you heal soon.
I saw you at Fedex GR. In NSL and …if you came til here with all your up’s and downs…for me …you are a strong person, a real trucker and wonderful soul. Keep going and never give up.
Keep Your chin up Shelby, You inspire us with Your positive attitude and determination. I’m semi retired after approx. 40 or so years on the road, many trips over Donner with doubles still gives me the chills. Hope You are feeling better, give Dakota a big hug for us….
Wow, glad you are ok. Make sure you don't have any light headedness after that. Also....Nellie loves seeing and hearing Dakota and says Rooof Rooof back.
Hey Shelby, I really love watching your videos and view them every chance I get, but I certainly don't like seeing you hurt like that, I do hope you are feeling better and that black eye has faded away and your back to your beautiful self again. Greetings and Kind Regards from Downunder Australia 🇦🇺. Take care and look yourself and Dakota and remember Happiness By The Mile !!! AJ.
And I’m not sure if this fully counts as a head injury, but I’ve been there done that with hydrocephalus and grade 3 brain hemorrhaging and thankfully lived to tell the tale.
I keep watching these trucker vlogs lately and I'm getting more and more motivated to get into it. I'm 35 this year and I've always had trouble finding what I've wanted to do got a living. I joined the army and figured out it wasn't for me. I've been working at a good company making good money operating a brake press for years now and I'm so bored. I hate seeing the same press every day. The more I watch these, I find that this is more of a life for me. I enjoy being alone and I'm happy to work alone. Thanks for posting these. You help me stay motivated. I'm currently fixing my life that I ruined after being a drug addict for so long. Anyways, thanks for doing what you do and for helping us see what it's really like out there. Stay safe and happy! :)
If you are single definitely do it. If you are not single or have a family. Still do it. You can find jobs where you’re home everyday or if you really want to be over the road then I’m sure you can make it work. I have no clue what I want to do with my life/career, then again I’m 19 and maybe I’ll never fully know what I want to do in life but I went and pulled the trigger and I’m starting school at the beginning of march and I couldn’t be more excited.
Do it. I have a buddy who gets off from probation next month and I'm taking him out on the truck for a couple weeks. He is 120 days drug free but has nothing, and as a friend, I'd like to see him succeed.
My dad always told me a passport is the key to the world. I'll tell you, a CDL is the key to employment. You will never have a problem finding a job, with a CDL.
Wow girl, new subscriber here. You can see the swelling on your head quite a bad bump you had there! You can tell you were in pain, the eyes showed it. What a trooper you are, you're such a positive tough lady! 😊 Bravo handling that rig in those conditions I wouldn't have wanted to drive in it at all 🤭
Ouch!! Glad you are ok my friend. Please make sure you get this checked out. Head trauma is no joke. One look at me would be the definition of head trauma,lol. You dont want that! You've got to be crazy to do this job. Kudos on making it over like an old trooper. Be safe. Peace.
I'm a trucker and used to play soccer. I'd get bruises all over when playing. I put on Arnica Gel and it worked wonders. I still use it and it's the best thing! Keep that in your truck
You’re a strong woman 💪🏾😅…. In my 5 years of being in the Fire and EMS service, it’s always a great thing to get your head checked out the same day it happened because your mental status can change in a heart beat but im glad you’re ok and wasn’t anything worse.. Wishing you a speedy recovery ❤️🩹
Hey don't be to hard on yourself, you do a great job I'm highly impressed with your skills, I'm a 37 yr trucking veteran and you are a great trucker. My only advice even though you can, is to stop walking under the trailer not a good habit to get in. 🤠
Be proud of yourself. Not a trucker here….. You’d be surprised how many people do not understand how to put chains on. I stopped just before that same Donner Pass to put (required) chains on and saw a lot of people struggling. I think they saw how easily I put them on and a line formed - asking for help. Many offered money… like $100 bucks to put four vehicle chains on. I helped almost a dozen people and refused any compensation. I carry a folded-up 6 ft x 8 ft blue poly tarp I can throw down to keep my knees, butt and back dry. I was retired and had the time. Neighbor helping neighbor ( well sort of ). Sorry about your head. Two black eyes on the way Love the STRANGER - DANGER from the dog.
I love how you take your dog everywhere... I just wish as a brand new driver i could take my Zeus...He is 10 with really bad hip disp,,,, so adoption is all but impossible.. Gotta love our furbabies..
That looks very painful! Glad you’re ok. My first time chaining up in Oregon I broke my finger. The pain just made everything more frustrating when I made mistakes of putting my chains on inside out and backwards. They were those crappy cable chains from my company. After I got them all on right, I checked the current chain up order…and they ended it! So I took my chains back off and drove through Deadman Pass. I didn’t realize at the time that I had a hairline fracture in my finger, but it hurt for 2 months!
You are an amazing trucker. Make sure you get checked out. Better safe than sorry and don't feel embarrassed, it happens to the best of us. SHELBY STRONG !!!
I appreciate all the truck drivers who drive accross the USA, especially in hrash conditions. Truck drivers are my heros. They ar not only driving trucks, they are driving he economy
Shelby I am not a trucker and never will be. What brings me to your channel is the scenery, the music and your persaverance to get things done. Great job and thanks for sharing.
I hope you’re doing okay Shelby.. I’ve been watching your vlogs since you pretty much started and you always came across as so cheerful and full of life.. lately tho, it seems like your energy has been down.. you just don’t seem as happy as you have in the past.. anywho, I will always continue to support your vlogs as they come across my feed..
I have driven over Donner Summit weekly for the last 8+ years and still love seeing the view. No matter the time of year, weather, the traffic... there is always something to like. Last year was so challenging, but this video brings back some great memories.
Great videos to watch; thank you! Thanks also for being honest and transparent ... it's very cool to see what trucking is really like. Glad you're okay!
Love the video! A suggestion for next time make sure the hooks are facing out instead of in. Less chance of an accidental tire puncture. Hope your noggin feels better soon!
I don´t know if you are ever going to read this, but I do love your videos, they have truly inspired me to become a truck drive... I´m moving to Canada to start my classes soon, hope you get better. Please take care
I try to read all the comments I can. Thank you for commenting and the kind words. It's hard to see the inspiration piece but since many echo your feelings I will assume it's there somewhere. Just trying to figure out life like everyone else.
Holy shit! The swelling at the end is mind blowing! Wow! I know it’s embarrassing for you, but I kinda wish you’d have added the clip of what happened, bc I’m not understanding what could’ve happened to have caused all that. And I think it would’ve been good to show people the kinds of mistakes that can be made. But, Geez. It might be embarrassing, but look at it like a battle scar. You got that doing work. Real work. You’re a fuckin trooper Shelby! A fuckin trooper! I think it’s attractive to see a woman own some shit like that. Lol I’m a grown ass man, and I think that would’ve had my ass in tears hahaha. I’m glad you’re ok.
I have admiration for your work ethic. I was almost killed years ago while chaining up. Never again. The chains in my box are brand new, and they'll stay that way. If it's that slippery then we don't belong out there. Just my opinion. Keep up the good work girl!
I am so sorry for you Shelby! I hope you feel better soon! Here in Europe, every trucker, whether self-employed or not, would have gone straight to the doctor and not only had a comprehensive check-up for free or little money, but as an employee also got as many paid sick days as necessary. But unfortunately, the richest country in the world has a health system that the third world would be ashamed of. Yes, I know, from the point of view of some old, white Americans, we here in the rest of the world are all socialists and communists.... I hope you get well soon Shelby! Your fans are worried about you!
I'm not sure if you read these but I was a cop for 23 yrs. Now I drive truck for the last 8 yrs. I felt that driving my patrol car was an adventure. I really feel driving my semi is an adventure, I fun adventure without all police politics. I used to think at 55 I'm outta this squad car. Now I can't think of retiring from this adventure
Hello just a bit of advice for chains, when using the tire chain bungee place the metal hooks facing OUT since facing IN can rub on the tire wall and there is a higher chance of ruining your tire, this is a bit of old timer advice that i was given when i started driving and since i have seen bungees destroy tarps when you place them facing in i have always followed it when putting chains on.
Fun in the snow! The thing about chaining up is that you always do it in bad weather. Never easy! Winter weather is beautiful, but hazardous. Stay safe!
You poor thing, that looks so painful!! In a recent video I talked about how I jacked myself in the face, HARD, while rolling up my landing gear. It wasn't even the recoil effect, it was that I had my face in a dumb position and I literally socked myself in the cheekbone with my fist that held the gear handle. Hard enough to make me feel like a cartoon character that had an anvil land on its head or something! Then a bunch of viewers shared that they had had similar things happen and it made me feel a little better. This was on a snowy day in Minnesota, when everything else possible was going wrong, like getting my tractor stuck under the same trailer that I couldn't seem to pull out of a downward-slanted dock. When it rains (or snows), it pours!! I agree, it's good that you shared because this is the reality of things that can happen on the road! And personally, it feels like inclement weather is the most likely time for these things to happen. The weather becomes a distraction, it affects the way you interact with your environment and it's easy to make even a small misstep that can lead to an injury. Thanks for having the courage to share, and don't be embarrassed for being human!! Keep on keepin on, sister!💪❄🚚
You definitely don’t have anything to be embarrassed about! It’s a hazard of the job. I’ve been there. Gave myself a black eye sliding my tandems once. 😅 It was an older trailer with a lever, that kept getting stuck. When I finally got it free it yanked me forward and I smacked my face against the bottom of the trailer. 😩😅 The important thing is you are ok!! 🖤🖤 I hope you are feeling better, and I just want you to know I look up to you so much!! Thank you for creating these videos, and giving a girl like me the courage to keep driving!! 🤘🏽🖤
Just found your channel and have watched a few episodes. I like the artistry in your images and editing, and your taste in music and sound track selection. I admire your editorial courage in posting the tough parts, and your strength (both physical and emotional) in persevering despite adversity. Thank you for your filmmaking.
Been almost 20 years since I was behind the wheel ... and videos like this remind me why I don't miss it. Always hated Donner Pass especially the east end. Hope your head was OK.
I was driving local, regional and long haul for 24 years. I am now retired. Never went to California but hit some bad weather in the mountains of Oregon, Washington and British Columbia. My rule of thumb was always, If it is bad enough you need to chain up, it is bad enough to shut it down. This not saying I did not drive in bad weather, but did my share of it, like icy roads on the Coquihalla.
Omg girl! You are so much braver than I. Trucking in the winter is bad enough just doing regional from out of WI and going home weekly but going thru mountains and chaining and everything else in that arena is too scarey for this 61 yr old, 3 yrs experience, grandmother. It gets tough just driving in such crap, having snow under an empty , king pin release not working, wiper issues, front camera covered in snow/ice knocking out any cruise option, trying to keep windows from fogging without cooking to death, knocking ice off trailer door hinges or trying to, just to get doors open, trying to pull king pin handle on ice, move tandems back at receiver on snow n ice... impossible...etc. etc etc You are absolutely amazing and then more amazing to me! I'm so glad it wasn't more serious. Praying for safe travels for all of us. 🩷
Sorry you got hurt chaining up, hopfully you are much better now. I drove out of Reno for years, I know about chaining over Donner as I have plenty of times. Enjoy watching your video, not that you got hurt. This is the first time I have seen you and your videos, I hope to watch more of them. Take care, be careful out there and be safe.
Watching again, need to say, last winter I was full brim hard hat with chinstrap, headlight and saftey goggles. Some say I look like a wild land firefighter, but I’m too slow to protect my brain. Snowqalme , stevens and bluestem only, but lots of chains. Thank god for my kearig keeping me warm while plows open the freeway
Remember to keep the chain tightness so the short hook is outside and the solid part is against the tire. I have spent years going over pass’s so I feel you. A cheep pair of coveralls and a can of scotch rite is a good thing😊
About 2 weeks ago while stuck waiting at our denver terminal I had to take an emergency run into the terminal (I love cheese but also have a dairy allergy, so you can probably guess where to). Had several inches of ice all over the lot. I ended up flying across the ice on my ass about 20 yards. Sore neck for about a week. Did I mention that being from Hawaii and stationed in SoCal and Hawaii when I was in the Navy the only other time I've seen snow and ice was basic training? Accidents happen to all of us. Just make sure you're fine (physically and emotionally) whether that means walking it off or seeing the doc. Keep being amazing, Shelby. And I hope you're doing better with some rest.
From one professional to another I recommend a pair of Carhart overalls. Slip them on when it’s time to chain up slip them off and let them dry in the passenger seat when your done. Keep you warm dry and happy👍🏽
New subscriber today. I have the utmost respect for what you do. I feel so sorry for your head injury. Think I am in love after seeing you in your videos. Beautiful young lady. Please stay safe and give your furbaby a kiss for me. Charlie in Central Florida
You are one of the Toughest Girls, I have EVER SEEN!...And one of the Best young Drivers I ever had seen!....I would run with you ANY day......I have been driving for 42 years,...and You are a great Driver, Amazing Job!
I am now 68 years old and retired from trucking in 2005. Did a similar thing chaining and was also over Donna except I hit my jawline and actually broke it and was wired shut for 6 weeks. Your throwing chains is impressive. Take care of yourself and feel better.
A few years behind you, had an ocular stroke in May of '21, my OTR and chaining days are OVER.
I ducked a bear trap that slipped out of my hand and facked my sciatic for like 11 mos. I should have let it hit me in the face.
@@RiverRatWA57 hope you are well!
Oh I’m so sorry that happened to you. I not sure what you hit your head on but you should have went to the ER. Head Trauma is nothing to take lightly. I’m glad you your doing well. I had significant head injuries in the past ( not from trucking) so I know how bad things can get. Don’t feel shame we are glad you’re still here.
I am a female tanker yanker…and I just want to say your a bad ass! I refuse to go over I-80 during the winter because I don’t want to chain or deal with surge in those conditions. Your like super woman lol. And your the first woman trucker that’s actually trucking that I’ve watched on UA-cam…keep on trucking…your awesome..🚛💨☺️☺️
Awww thank you ☺️
I will say it Donner Pass sucks especially when it’s snowing. Seen so much crazy crap on I80 before I moved from Reno in 2016.
Same. I will not go in that area in winter. YOU ARE A BADDIE bih!!!
Tanker yanker? 😅
Why did you do that.. beating up the trailer with your face isnt a good idea sweetness..❤I worked out of Sacramento for 4yrs... very pretty.. i remember snow ball fight on the freeway when it shut down going over that one night..
Snow higher than the sidemirrors on each side..
Nothing embarrassing about taking a hit working a rig. Your literally killing it as a young woman in a mens industry. God speed and keep up the positive videos. My dad was a driver for 30yrs. And ive been working towards it myself.
In case you haven't been told in a while, I appreciate what you do to keep our nation moving.
Oh my Shelby! That is one nasty bump 😮 Always get a head injury checked out. As someone who has multiple concussions, I can tell you that symptoms don’t always appear right away. You may think you’re fine initially, but you never want to take any chances. You have a dangerous job and you are in the truck alone. Please see a doctor to be sure you are okay! Prayers for a quick recovery! ❤🙏🏻
I hope you see a specialist like a neurologist and ent. Be well.
I agree.. Next time take it slow. And if you see an emergency professional, stop and have the ent come out and check you out. Nothing wrong with bieng modest. It could save your life.
Yeah one time I hit my head and I didn’t get it checked out and I was dizzy for like 2 weeks it was horrible
Yeah, I’m thinking concussion, bless her heart.
You are doing great. I retired 2 years ago and going nuts after 50 years of truck driving. It is very hard to stop. Hang in there. Doing great
I’m a state plow driver, we appreciate smart and safe truckers like you!
Sorry about your injury, keep driving forward 💪🏼
Beautiful voice, makes your videos even better.
going on 41 years in trucking, I have a TON OF RESPECT FOR YOU SHELBY!!! You are awesome.
I really appreciate that. That means the world to me to have veterans like you see the effort I put in out here :)
You’re certainly a trooper
I would of already been to the hospital crying and complaining about the pain😂
Yeah, tough as nails! 💪
How’s your head?
Everyone should know what we deal with in trucking. I livestream 24hrs sunday thru Thursday. Sleepberth and driving as we can with cell service available. Its not always a easy job Shelby. I give you credit for showing everyone your accident.
I seen your face on an advertisement for motor oil at my local Love’s TruckStop
I said out loud with no one around me
“Hey, I know her”.
😂❤😂
Your perseverance and positivity through difficult situations is always inspiring. You are amazing Shelby, safe travels. 🤗
Shelby, You can at times (thru the years that I've kind a know you threw YT) be hard on yourself, even in the beginning of this video Dakota was trying to calm you down (yes I know Dakota is a give me attention seeker, but our 4 legged family members know when need Love)
You are an amazing person with so much positivity that you try at times too hard on yourself.
You should NOT be embarrassed, 1 of your many goals for even having your YT channel was to educate the younger folks and maybe some older 1's, so this is was a teaching moment, and although you got a George Forman shiner, you still look amazing.
You and your 4 legged co-driver truckem up safe and as always Keep the rubber side down.
It hurts me that you got hurt. It's not easy, girl. We feel immortal until we don't and this job reminds us of this more frequently than we'd like. I fell out my truck, slipped on the last step, and hit the ground on my back. A couple veins busted in my leg and never healed right.
So sorry you got injured! That’s the thing…on your own…you had to pull yourself together to keep going. And you did…and down snowy Donner Pass on top of it. Very impressive. You have GRIT!!! Thanks for putting up the video. It’s real and people need to see ALL sides of trucking and life’s journey! Sending you healing vibes!!!
You are the definition of hard work. Inspirational.
Please be careful Shelby. We've lost two drivers in our area in the last week or so to accidents on the road.
I really admire you, in 35 years of driving, ive never had to throw chain.
I figured, by the time I stopped, put them on, get going, only about 25mph, and have to stop again, and take them off again.
That's just way more time than it's worth.
I just pull over and park, and let the road crews do there jobs.
No load is worth all of that time and trouble.
Id rather just park, then chance it for a couple of miles, in a few hours.
Just not worth it to me.
Id rather be late, then taking a chance of not getting there at all, you know.
That's just me, so i really admire you for doing that, and I'm very sorry you got hurt!!!
Im very glad it wasn't worse than it was!!!
Love your videos as always, keep up the great work!!!!
Take care of yourself, and be safe out there!!!❤🎉
You're one badass chica driving those conditions/ chaining like that! Not easy for anyone. It's refreshing to see an ambitious and capable young lady with serious grit in this day and age. Our country needs lots more ladies (and guys for that matter) like you as we head into tougher economic times. Prayers for healing coming your way.
Dont feel bad Shelby, most people would've quit and gone to the hospital. You should be proud, your positive attitude and spirit while obivusly in pain is admireble! Keep trucking, and remember; this too will pass.
Such beautiful snow! ❄️ Sorry you hit your head Shelby. Thank God you are okay. Stay safe! 😘
So happy you are doing better! It was scary to see the bump on your head getting bigger as your video continued. Big hugs to you!
Oh my, Shelby, I'm so sorry you injured yourself. From the looks of that shiner 4 days later, I'm sure it hurt like the dickens. Just make sure there are no lasting effects, like a concussion. I know I don't comment a lot, but I really do enjoy your videos, and I appreciate all the time and effort you spend in potting them together and posting them. Thank you, Shelby, take care, and please be careful and stay safe.
Really glad you are ok. That was a NASTY bump. I have been made fun of for it, but I started wearing a hard hat (a bump cap would probably be better) when I was working around and under the truck for that exact reason. I am a lot taller than you are too so I tend to hit the underside of the trailer a lot more when messing with chains. It has saved my head multiple times.
As for the getting those chains tight. Unless you have the hook tool that grabs the hook and pulls it through, it is almost impossible to get them as tight as you want them to be on all the wheels. But one way to get them a bit tighter is to go one hook more or less on the inside and yank like crazy to get a little more to play with on the outside. And a major issue with that type of chain is that even a little bit more wear on one tire than the others means you may not be able to get the same link as on the other tires. Your drive tires wear un evenly because of the scrubbing when you are turning and the different weight distribution between the front and rear drive axles. Unless they are brand new tires, usually the front axle will have a slightly larger tire circumfrence and can make the chains have a difference of anywhere between 1 and 3 links.
Being an old timer ( 36 years out here), it's fun watching a young gal like you busting it as hard as we did back in the day ( well we hit it a little harder running 3 or 4 log books) 😁, but you're doing a great job. A young ranch gal I worked with in the Wyoming gas fields would throw 3 railer chains better than most of the guys, and she wouldn't accept help from anybody. Be safe young lady.
Hun, you should not have driven with an egg like that. I know it's been a monthso clearly nothing bad happened, but head injuries are always super serious. Glad to see you made another vid, at least we know you're ok a few days later. 👍
Also, there is no shame in getting hurt! Accidents happen all the time, there is absolutely no shame in them and don't be embarraressed either. Even when you're super experienced, accidents still happen.
Holy Moly, Shelby!!!! Hope you're feeling better now!! I hope you "actually" went to get checked out. Head injuries are very serious!! Take it easy and looking forward to your next video. So all of us can check up on you!!
If more truckers on the road were like you, it would be a much safer place. Stay warm and safe and keep up the great work, hope the eye gets better.
Wow that was a hard hit. Glad you are better now. As a retired flat bedder I have had my hits and bumps along the way, no matter how safe you are it happens. Be safe and be good God Bless you for what you do. From Bobby
Glad i watched it to the end. I gashed my head once putting on a drag chain. Smacked it going under the trailer to the other side..... bled a lot, but didn't hurt much. 73 now and retired, but your vids get me emotional! To a true 'hopeless' truck driver, that spirit never leaves. It shows in you, more than some others. Stay safe!
Shelby! I’ve been trucking for 12 years and I have seen all kinds of drivers out here. You make me proud because I know for certain that you are a Real one! Keep up the great job 👏👏👏
I love the positivity you had during your whole ordeal. I'm glad your home safe and sound and are able to recover for a little bit. I appreciate all the things you do.
You are a dedicated trucker and I admire you for that. However, your health is the most important. I am glad that you are doing better, and pray you heal soon.
I saw you at Fedex GR. In NSL and …if you came til here with all your up’s and downs…for me …you are a strong person, a real trucker and wonderful soul. Keep going and never give up.
Keep Your chin up Shelby, You inspire us with Your positive attitude and determination. I’m semi retired after approx. 40 or so years on the road, many trips over Donner with doubles still gives me the chills. Hope You are feeling better, give Dakota a big hug for us….
Accidents happen, you're a trooper. Don't be embarrassed. Thank goodness you're alright, that's what counts
Wow, glad you are ok. Make sure you don't have any light headedness after that. Also....Nellie loves seeing and hearing Dakota and says Rooof Rooof back.
Hey Shelby, I really love watching your videos and view them every chance I get, but I certainly don't like seeing you hurt like that, I do hope you are feeling better and that black eye has faded away and your back to your beautiful self again.
Greetings and Kind Regards from Downunder Australia 🇦🇺. Take care and look yourself and Dakota and remember Happiness By The Mile !!!
AJ.
Nothing to be ashamed of, those are battle wounds. You’re tough as nails young lady!
Wow, take care of yourself, you're one very tough Lady! Get better!
Ouch, hopefully you have a speedy recovery from that head injury, that probably hurts like hell! 😮
And I’m not sure if this fully counts as a head injury, but I’ve been there done that with hydrocephalus and grade 3 brain hemorrhaging and thankfully lived to tell the tale.
I keep watching these trucker vlogs lately and I'm getting more and more motivated to get into it. I'm 35 this year and I've always had trouble finding what I've wanted to do got a living. I joined the army and figured out it wasn't for me. I've been working at a good company making good money operating a brake press for years now and I'm so bored. I hate seeing the same press every day. The more I watch these, I find that this is more of a life for me. I enjoy being alone and I'm happy to work alone. Thanks for posting these. You help me stay motivated. I'm currently fixing my life that I ruined after being a drug addict for so long. Anyways, thanks for doing what you do and for helping us see what it's really like out there. Stay safe and happy! :)
Do it
If you are single definitely do it. If you are not single or have a family. Still do it. You can find jobs where you’re home everyday or if you really want to be over the road then I’m sure you can make it work. I have no clue what I want to do with my life/career, then again I’m 19 and maybe I’ll never fully know what I want to do in life but I went and pulled the trigger and I’m starting school at the beginning of march and I couldn’t be more excited.
Do it. I have a buddy who gets off from probation next month and I'm taking him out on the truck for a couple weeks. He is 120 days drug free but has nothing, and as a friend, I'd like to see him succeed.
My dad always told me a passport is the key to the world. I'll tell you, a CDL is the key to employment. You will never have a problem finding a job, with a CDL.
Be careful girl, stay safe out there!
Wow girl, new subscriber here. You can see the swelling on your head quite a bad bump you had there! You can tell you were in pain, the eyes showed it. What a trooper you are, you're such a positive tough lady! 😊 Bravo handling that rig in those conditions I wouldn't have wanted to drive in it at all 🤭
Ouch!! Glad you are ok my friend. Please make sure you get this checked out. Head trauma is no joke. One look at me would be the definition of head trauma,lol. You dont want that! You've got to be crazy to do this job. Kudos on making it over like an old trooper. Be safe. Peace.
I'm a trucker and used to play soccer. I'd get bruises all over when playing. I put on Arnica Gel and it worked wonders. I still use it and it's the best thing! Keep that in your truck
Arnica works wonders!
You’re a strong woman 💪🏾😅…. In my 5 years of being in the Fire and EMS service, it’s always a great thing to get your head checked out the same day it happened because your mental status can change in a heart beat but im glad you’re ok and wasn’t anything worse.. Wishing you a speedy recovery ❤️🩹
Keep your chin up Girl you've done it ALL the right way so far !!! just remember the good Lord is ALWAYS with you !
Hey don't be to hard on yourself, you do a great job I'm highly impressed with your skills, I'm a 37 yr trucking veteran and you are a great trucker. My only advice even though you can, is to stop walking under the trailer not a good habit to get in. 🤠
Be proud of yourself. Not a trucker here….. You’d be surprised how many people do not understand how to put chains on. I stopped just before that same Donner Pass to put (required) chains on and saw a lot of people struggling. I think they saw how easily I put them on and a line formed - asking for help. Many offered money… like $100 bucks to put four vehicle chains on. I helped almost a dozen people and refused any compensation. I carry a folded-up 6 ft x 8 ft blue poly tarp I can throw down to keep my knees, butt and back dry. I was retired and had the time. Neighbor helping neighbor ( well sort of ). Sorry about your head. Two black eyes on the way Love the STRANGER - DANGER from the dog.
OMG, I hope you get better soon! Much respect to you and all truckers.
I hope you get better soon, I enjoy watching your videos 😀👍👍
Thanks for sharing/posting. There's on shame in a battle scare. Keep on trucking!
Shelby, always get a head injury checked, especially one that's caused a bump the size you had and bruising. Never take chances like that. ❤️
Wow, you are such a trooper. Sending healing energies your way and also thankful for the supportive comments that are already rolling in💗
I love how you take your dog everywhere... I just wish as a brand new driver i could take my Zeus...He is 10 with really bad hip disp,,,, so adoption is all but impossible.. Gotta love our furbabies..
That looks very painful! Glad you’re ok. My first time chaining up in Oregon I broke my finger. The pain just made everything more frustrating when I made mistakes of putting my chains on inside out and backwards. They were those crappy cable chains from my company. After I got them all on right, I checked the current chain up order…and they ended it! So I took my chains back off and drove through Deadman Pass. I didn’t realize at the time that I had a hairline fracture in my finger, but it hurt for 2 months!
Definitely get it checked out!! Head injury is not a joke, it’s better to be safe than sorry 🙏🙏🙏
You are an amazing trucker. Make sure you get checked out. Better safe than sorry and don't feel embarrassed, it happens to the best of us. SHELBY STRONG !!!
I appreciate all the truck drivers who drive accross the USA, especially in hrash conditions. Truck drivers are my heros. They ar not only driving trucks, they are driving he economy
Get better soon Shelby, your super tough. Awesome job on toughing out that trip out despite the injury ❤️🙏💯
Shelby I am not a trucker and never will be. What brings me to your channel is the scenery, the music and your persaverance to get things done. Great job and thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the kindness and thanks for being here
@@ShelbyHBTM i love watching your trucking videos on your youtube chanel
I hope you’re doing okay Shelby.. I’ve been watching your vlogs since you pretty much started and you always came across as so cheerful and full of life.. lately tho, it seems like your energy has been down.. you just don’t seem as happy as you have in the past.. anywho, I will always continue to support your vlogs as they come across my feed..
Thank you so much 😊
I have driven over Donner Summit weekly for the last 8+ years and still love seeing the view. No matter the time of year, weather, the traffic... there is always something to like. Last year was so challenging, but this video brings back some great memories.
Thank you for sharing this experience. Your strength and perseverance is admirable! Best wishes in all you do.
Wow, that’s one heck of a lump. Glad your ok. Remember the old saying what doesn’t kill ya…makes your head hurt like crazy! Be careful out there!
Great videos to watch; thank you! Thanks also for being honest and transparent ... it's very cool to see what trucking is really like. Glad you're okay!
That's a hella bump on the noggin... Doctor Dakota to the rescue! Prescription.... Snow and Ice.... then Love and Happiness🥰🥰🥰
Love the video! A suggestion for next time make sure the hooks are facing out instead of in. Less chance of an accidental tire puncture. Hope your noggin feels better soon!
I don´t know if you are ever going to read this, but I do love your videos, they have truly inspired me to become a truck drive... I´m moving to Canada to start my classes soon, hope you get better. Please take care
I try to read all the comments I can. Thank you for commenting and the kind words. It's hard to see the inspiration piece but since many echo your feelings I will assume it's there somewhere. Just trying to figure out life like everyone else.
Holy shit! The swelling at the end is mind blowing! Wow! I know it’s embarrassing for you, but I kinda wish you’d have added the clip of what happened, bc I’m not understanding what could’ve happened to have caused all that. And I think it would’ve been good to show people the kinds of mistakes that can be made. But, Geez. It might be embarrassing, but look at it like a battle scar. You got that doing work. Real work. You’re a fuckin trooper Shelby! A fuckin trooper! I think it’s attractive to see a woman own some shit like that. Lol I’m a grown ass man, and I think that would’ve had my ass in tears hahaha. I’m glad you’re ok.
I have admiration for your work ethic. I was almost killed years ago while chaining up. Never again. The chains in my box are brand new, and they'll stay that way. If it's that slippery then we don't belong out there. Just my opinion. Keep up the good work girl!
I am so sorry for you Shelby! I hope you feel better soon! Here in Europe, every trucker, whether self-employed or not, would have gone straight to the doctor and not only had a comprehensive check-up for free or little money, but as an employee also got as many paid sick days as necessary. But unfortunately, the richest country in the world has a health system that the third world would be ashamed of. Yes, I know, from the point of view of some old, white Americans, we here in the rest of the world are all socialists and communists.... I hope you get well soon Shelby! Your fans are worried about you!
Safe travels trucking Shelby and Dakota
Hang in there Shelby! Don’t feel embarrassed we have all been there.
I'm not sure if you read these but I was a cop for 23 yrs. Now I drive truck for the last 8 yrs. I felt that driving my patrol car was an adventure. I really feel driving my semi is an adventure, I fun adventure without all police politics. I used to think at 55 I'm outta this squad car. Now I can't think of retiring from this adventure
Hello just a bit of advice for chains, when using the tire chain bungee place the metal hooks facing OUT since facing IN can rub on the tire wall and there is a higher chance of ruining your tire, this is a bit of old timer advice that i was given when i started driving and since i have seen bungees destroy tarps when you place them facing in i have always followed it when putting chains on.
Happy Valentine's Professor Shelby The Great, you and Dakota your both my 💘. Bless you Shelby . 02/14/2023
That’s how you handle adversity. Absolutely great
The ambulance on the highway with the quote under it cracked me up 🤣 hope you are healing up Shelby!!
Fun in the snow! The thing about chaining up is that you always do it in bad weather. Never easy! Winter weather is beautiful, but hazardous. Stay safe!
You poor thing, that looks so painful!! In a recent video I talked about how I jacked myself in the face, HARD, while rolling up my landing gear. It wasn't even the recoil effect, it was that I had my face in a dumb position and I literally socked myself in the cheekbone with my fist that held the gear handle. Hard enough to make me feel like a cartoon character that had an anvil land on its head or something! Then a bunch of viewers shared that they had had similar things happen and it made me feel a little better. This was on a snowy day in Minnesota, when everything else possible was going wrong, like getting my tractor stuck under the same trailer that I couldn't seem to pull out of a downward-slanted dock. When it rains (or snows), it pours!!
I agree, it's good that you shared because this is the reality of things that can happen on the road! And personally, it feels like inclement weather is the most likely time for these things to happen. The weather becomes a distraction, it affects the way you interact with your environment and it's easy to make even a small misstep that can lead to an injury. Thanks for having the courage to share, and don't be embarrassed for being human!!
Keep on keepin on, sister!💪❄🚚
You definitely don’t have anything to be embarrassed about! It’s a hazard of the job. I’ve been there. Gave myself a black eye sliding my tandems once. 😅 It was an older trailer with a lever, that kept getting stuck. When I finally got it free it yanked me forward and I smacked my face against the bottom of the trailer. 😩😅 The important thing is you are ok!! 🖤🖤 I hope you are feeling better, and I just want you to know I look up to you so much!! Thank you for creating these videos, and giving a girl like me the courage to keep driving!! 🤘🏽🖤
Just found your channel and have watched a few episodes. I like the artistry in your images and editing, and your taste in music and sound track selection. I admire your editorial courage in posting the tough parts, and your strength (both physical and emotional) in persevering despite adversity. Thank you for your filmmaking.
Been almost 20 years since I was behind the wheel ... and videos like this remind me why I don't miss it. Always hated Donner Pass especially the east end. Hope your head was OK.
I was driving local, regional and long haul for 24 years. I am now retired. Never went to California but hit some bad weather in the mountains of Oregon, Washington and British Columbia. My rule of thumb was always, If it is bad enough you need to chain up, it is bad enough to shut it down. This not saying I did not drive in bad weather, but did my share of it, like icy roads on the Coquihalla.
Omg girl! You are so much braver than I. Trucking in the winter is bad enough just doing regional from out of WI and going home weekly but going thru mountains and chaining and everything else in that arena is too scarey for this 61 yr old, 3 yrs experience, grandmother. It gets tough just driving in such crap, having snow under an empty , king pin release not working, wiper issues, front camera covered in snow/ice knocking out any cruise option, trying to keep windows from fogging without cooking to death, knocking ice off trailer door hinges or trying to, just to get doors open, trying to pull king pin handle on ice, move tandems back at receiver on snow n ice... impossible...etc. etc etc
You are absolutely amazing and then more amazing to me! I'm so glad it wasn't more serious. Praying for safe travels for all of us. 🩷
Sorry you got hurt chaining up, hopfully you are much better now. I drove out of Reno for years, I know about chaining over Donner as I have plenty of times. Enjoy watching your video, not that you got hurt. This is the first time I have seen you and your videos, I hope to watch more of them. Take care, be careful out there and be safe.
Watching again, need to say, last winter I was full brim hard hat with chinstrap, headlight and saftey goggles. Some say I look like a wild land firefighter, but I’m too slow to protect my brain. Snowqalme , stevens and bluestem only, but lots of chains. Thank god for my kearig keeping me warm while plows open the freeway
Remember to keep the chain tightness so the short hook is outside and the solid part is against the tire. I have spent years going over pass’s so I feel you. A cheep pair of coveralls and a can of scotch rite is a good thing😊
About 2 weeks ago while stuck waiting at our denver terminal I had to take an emergency run into the terminal (I love cheese but also have a dairy allergy, so you can probably guess where to). Had several inches of ice all over the lot. I ended up flying across the ice on my ass about 20 yards. Sore neck for about a week. Did I mention that being from Hawaii and stationed in SoCal and Hawaii when I was in the Navy the only other time I've seen snow and ice was basic training?
Accidents happen to all of us. Just make sure you're fine (physically and emotionally) whether that means walking it off or seeing the doc. Keep being amazing, Shelby. And I hope you're doing better with some rest.
Oh my. So glad your ok. That could have had a bad outcome. Please be safe out there driver
Wow. Nasty bump. Lots of respect and admiration. I'm so glad I don't have to go where I need chains at this time of the year.
Thank you for a another amazing video!!!! Feel better soon! You are truly a beautiful inspiration!! God bless you and Dakota always!!❤️🌻🙏🏼🫶🏼
Stay SAFE out there Shelby!!
Great video Shelby and Dakota
From one professional to another I recommend a pair of Carhart overalls. Slip them on when it’s time to chain up slip them off and let them dry in the passenger seat when your done. Keep you warm dry and happy👍🏽
New subscriber today. I have the utmost respect for what you do. I feel so sorry for your head injury. Think I am in love after seeing you in your videos. Beautiful young lady. Please stay safe and give your furbaby a kiss for me. Charlie in Central Florida
You are one of the Toughest Girls, I have EVER SEEN!...And one of the Best young Drivers I ever had seen!....I would run with you ANY day......I have been driving for 42 years,...and You are a great Driver, Amazing Job!
Sometimes you have to show your vulnerability to be tough,... you are one tough lady. Take good care!