I’m 75 yrs. I suffer terrible from arthritis. Held together by titanium. I have learned since age 40 to work 40-50 hrs a week on just 4 hrs sleep per night. Plus I have to take morphine 4X a day so I can get out of bed and walk. No complaints I just deal with it. My bones are deteriorating and I have a 2.6 inch aneurysm on my thoracic aorta. My Dr. laughs at me saying you just refuse to dye. I like 75 yrs. I’m a Christian and the car wreck that broke me up sent me to Heaven and Jesus said “ you have to go back, it’s not your time. I live everyday without anxiety. I lay in bed at night and watch your professional driving and fall asleep. If my medical care was not so expensive I would send you money. Thank you Very Much.🤗🇺🇸 Michigan
7 Years of driving trucks in that shit. I have moved on from driving but my hat goes off to the drivers that continue to move the economy and love what they do.
Thank you for these videos. I'm disabled and can't get out of the house that much and these let me see other places that I'll never get to. I love seeing the beautiful scenery and the mountains, I love the mountains, we went often when I was young.
I was just getting ready to say the same thing... Health/disability keeps me from seeing the roads. This driver gives me a little bit of escape and it feels good to be able to see this. I feel so much peace when I watch Riding Shotgun!
loretta Hola Loretta. I live in Southern Spain so hardly ever see snow, makes a change watching an expert managing so well. Now 78 so not traveling much any more but when I first retired travelled over much of Europe from North to South in my camper. Actually went to Canada too and bought a really old Winnebago Minnie Winnie, fixed it up and drove across Canada, down the West coast of America into Mexico. Eventually back to Canada and sold the Winnebago before flying home. Had a fantastic year and met some real genuine people. Great memories. Have happy memories of meeting real American people, not those shown on most tv news programs etc. Thank you America and Canada .
Born and raised in Colorado. 2.7 million miles of accident free truck driving. Been there, done that more times than I can remember. The worst trips were trucking east bound to Denver on a Sunday afternoon during ski season and all the I 70 ski areas close at 4:30 and all that crazy traffic is heading back to Denver. I’m retired now.
That stretch of road is the most terrifying hands down when it’s snowy!!! I have driven it when it was snowing so hard I couldn’t see more than 1 ft in front of us!! It was scary!
My husband and I drove for 16 years as a team. Sure ain't missing driving in stuff like this! You are so good at driving on these icy roads. Love watching your videos. Please stay safe.
@@mooseandelk1 why do I seem like that type? Why not "you seem like the type a person who would go to college, get a great degree, become very successful and when all the good people come after you to obtain some of that light, you would go, "it isnt me, IT'S GOD
I work in the mountains a lot in Vail, Beaver Creek etc and frequently come home to the front range at 2am. I have so many white knuckle stories about this drive. It’s better at night actually because there is almost no traffic.
You've got nerves of steel pal. I used to have nerves of steel but I'm old now and that kind of driving freaks the hell out of me. Thanks for the ride, now I need a Valium.
Yes. I don't know why I keep watching his videos. They give me anxiety, especially this one. The camera does the downhill no justice. It's a frightening down hill and in snow no less. Though, I do admire his nerves and his calm. I envy them. He probably would have been a good soldier under fire.
@@thoughtsonpaper2 I find I am watching the road instead of looking at all the pretty snow! I know I would never be able to drive in that-and it makes me a nervous wreck just watching him drive in it-even though he is doing a great job!
I get quite exhilarated watching your videos I’m 78 and been living in Tennessee since I was 40 and missing snow. I drove from Vancouver to Calgary one New Year’s Eve, which I think is about 500 miles snowing through the Rockies! 😊 I had my son and our dog . I loved the trip.
Enjoy it so far. Thank you for chaining up, and doing so properly and tightly. If your gonna throw chains might as well be doubles and not singles. Also thank you for informing others, be it 4 wheelers hauling trailers or other truck drivers, about blowover risk (especially with light trailers) and how to avoid it. Speaking of 4 wheelers I'd like to see them throwing chains on a drive like this too, but if you're going to barefoot it then take a cue from the blue pickup at 13:28. You see him moving off the tire grooves into the loose snow. He is looking for traction, and loose snow gives you more traction than the compacted snow and ice in the tire grooves. OMG people easy on the throttle. That is the common mistake in all of these spinouts is the driver continues to mash the throttle. At that rate all you're going to do is continue to spin your tires and slick up the road. If you absolutely have to stop and get going again then drop her in low and just let your foot off the brakes. Let it crawl until you reach a decent speed ⁓ 10 mph - 15 mph, and then slowly feather into the throttle. Keep slowly increasing speed, and don't shift out of low until you've hit ⁓ 25 mph. Once you've gained speed and forward momentum do not stop, do not slow down, do not mash the throttle, and don't take your foot off either you need to keep that momentum going.
I did this for 9 years, Summit County to Denver Airport twice a day as a driver for CME. The snow was not a problem but the knuckleheads driving the cars were. They never heard of taking their foot of the brake, use a lower gear and don't tailgate. I remember coming out of the traffic jam going up the Silverthorne Hill and being clear of congestion. The visibility was limited by a moderate snowfall and in the center of the 3 lanes was a woman driver with both front doors fully opened and flashers blinking, in front of her car cleaning her windshield. One of many such stories of people who should never have been on the highway in the snow. I've really enjoyed the ride along with you. Stay safe on the highways!
Thanks for taking the time to do the video really nice to see another part of the world as I'm from Zimbabwe (in Africa). We don't see snow but we do see loads of heavy Rainstorms and the occasional hail storms. Stay safe. Shane.
I worked for a Denver company for 15 years. I did this so many times but video wasn't really a thing yet. I have not been over the pass since 2010. I still drive. My 30th year. Thank you for the memories. You handle this very well.
Drove the Coquahalla up here in BC Canada for 15+ years - Never in an accident, and yes, including winter conditions. But then again I drive within safe speed limits and had a lot of luck! Lot's of near misses, but never an impact. You seem to also have good driving sense - keep up the great work mike! Safe travels.
10:00 I believe the reason cars hit their breaks when coming up on a semi is because the semi is throwing up snow (+more), impairing the visibility of the car. Keep in mind the cars windshield is a lot lower than your tow truck.
It's obvious you are an experienced truck driver. I wish there were more of you these days, especially after Covid. It seems the truck drivers get younger and younger every year. No experience. God Bless You and thank you for the informative videos.
I can hear the terror in his voice when he speaks of the Swift truck! Haha. I feel sorry for those swift drivers who are really excellent driver. BOTH of them!!😳😂😂😂 Seriously, there are a lot of excellent Swift drivers and they have to live with the reputation that the bad drivers have made. Nice video. 🙏
Hmmm. I don't drive a truck, but I always know exactly what a Swift truck is going to do and never worry when passing them. I consider them some of the safest truckers myself. Just my opinion from 55 years of driving experience. Additionally, they are the ONLY truckers that I never worry about. Again, JMO.
@@dons8122 What my experience has been is that Swift drivers tend to stay in the slow lane and don't get into the fast lane and ride beside another slow truck for 15 minutes like many truckers tend to do. I never expect them to be exceeding the speed limit either, and it seems to always be that way. It's like I know what to expect as a constant, and I like that.
SUre they can drive.....Into each other . Or into rails, trees, roadsigns and other stationary objects. Quite frankly, it is far too easy to acquire and retain a driver's license. We should mimic the system in Germany. TO get a license, one must pass a rigorous safety course and a multi step road course. And in order to use the highway system, ( Autobahn) A special license is requitred.
I ran that junk in the 70s and 80s pulling doubles not alot of fun but 43+ years never had a accident,,,nice videos it's more enjoyable watching you do it ..now that I'm retired..
@@germanshepherd2579 I grew up in Denver. My family had a cabin on Guanella Pass. I drove ! I-70 in the winter many many times. One thing we always respected was leaving enough distance between the vehicle ahead that one could stop.
@@daugusto2662 Yes agreed.. I lived in Vail Co. Drove those passes many times during the winter. Being careful, maintain safe speed and distance you will get to were you need to go. Was not sure what you were asking in regards to my reply
@@daugusto2662 : Too many folks skiing just a half day, Perhaps the resorts ought to eliminate half-day skiing, just charge a flat all-day lift ticket, no exceptions, with only Season-Long Pass Holders being exempt. That should clear the freeway, some.
You did yourself mighty fine, there you show-off. What more can I say, but tI'll be looking forward to more of your talented driving------your still the BEST!!
This video is awesome! I was on Copper Mountain (Exit 195) as you shot this! The traffic back to Silverthorne was crazy later in the day. Eisenhower Tunnel was shutdown and Loveland Pass was shut too. Your point about speed is SO critical. I've driven up that hill in a sedan, no snow tires and chains --- and made it -- but you HAVE to keep your speed on that greasy snow -- especially if plows haven't hit it in awhile!
Never jam the brakes or spin your wheels. Always ease either pedal down slowly and keep your speed slower. It's that simple. Just ignore speedy drivers because you will always see those people in the ditch. They think God is holding them onto the road.
Like shadow said, take your time, and dont be in a hurry, or let your dispatchers or the reciever dictate your pace or when you stop in this kind of weather. It's your licence and your life, and you have the right to refuse unsafe work.
@@Tonythetrucker1979 that was my mistake when I first started driving outta Utah. Always thought I had to get the load there on time no matter what. It took me almost having a face to face with God one night that I changed my tune. If I no longer feel like I should be driving I'll pull over. No load is worth my life.
i'm 59 years old. when i was younger i enjoyed driving in the snow, even when it was real nasty out. now, i despise it. i just assume to stay home when it's real nasty out. i think that the older you get, the more leary that you get about driving in the winter stuff. you're driving how one should for the road conditions. i wish more people would drive for the conditions. i've driven in some nasty crap, where doing 45 mph. was to fast for conditions (to keep from being rear ended), and i was still being passed by people who were doing 60 to 70 miles per hour. you're right good snow tires or at least all-weather tires are a must when driving in wintery conditions. are cars/light trucks suppose to have chains or can they just have 3 peak moutain tires on?
amazing how smooth and consistent your driving is. That is more than years of experience ,you display a natural given ability. It also shows how in tune with the truck and surroundings you are. I don't understand the intermediate braking habit some drivers practice especially after changing lanes
Wow, I was glued to my screen on this white knuckle ride that was filled with beautiful scenery. My hometown is Aurora, CO. so I know how challenging those roads can be.
Thanks for the awesome videos and commentary! I really have a new respect for the big rigs in this kind of weather! One of the first things my dad taught me when I learned to drive in winter, was to keep the momentum going!
Can’t tell you how many times I’ve been through this stretch in these conditions starting back in the early 80’s and driving it since I started driving in the mid 90s.
My first time driving in snow with an empty trailer coming out of Va. at night with only tire tracks on the Interstate to follow down Fancy Gap was a nerve wracking experience.i don’t think you could have driven a tooth pick up my butt with a sledgehammer 😝
I love riding along with you. I use to drive in Alaska, and I miss driving so much!! Your very good and I would ride with you anytime!! Keep on Trucking!!!
I am watching you on my TV but had to go to my PC to leave you a note: I drive with you anytime! It is fun to just listen and pretend to sit in the same truck. Nice to see all the different areas and weather conditions! THANK YOU :)
No his skills are not great... he just don't know it yet,.. but he will...30 years and 3 million miles without an accident in all kinds of weather and conditions and I've seen a thousand guys like him who are great at passing every truck and car they come across like they've got something to prove,.. and then one day they find the ditch or the rear of anther truck and they'll either live and learn, or live and blame everyone else for going to slow, or their dumb ass's die, and they find out they weren't as smart as they thought they were.
My husband used to drive over Wolf Creek Pass before they built the Tunnel. That was way back in the 50s snd 60s. They have made things so much better but it is still dangerous. I pray for truck drivers nearly every day. May God bless you all in Jesus Name Amen
I miss the driving, not missing the slick with a lot of people that don't know how to drive the roads. I have seen so many off the road than on. jake-knifed, Be Safe out there God Bless you with crazy 4 wheeler drivers n bus drivers. Thank you for all that you do as a Driver.
The new means of chaining on and off have to be a blessing to truckers. Getting out in the cold/wind/snow is minimal fun at best. Great video, tight commentary. Very well done.
I was on UA-cam looking for a free movie when your video caught my eye. I watched the first one riding shotgun with you as I was biting my nails and staying with you on this second video too. You are an excellent driver. I have never seen any states passed Missouri, so this terrain is new to me. Wow it looked treacherous but you pulled it through in the first video. I'm eager to continue riding along with you as we journey to something called Eisenhower. Carry on, You do the driving; I'll do the nail biting!!!
As much as I love winter wonder land, I don't have any doubts about your driving skills. But must say, those you need to pass does give me pause. You my dear have a knack. You have a feel for driving. Perhaps from years of driving and or you have a feel for driving, road conditions and you have an understanding for load, weight, response of your vehicle in various road conditions. I find your driving soothing as well as your voice. I'm love'n the views. Be well, keep safe and may God Bless you in all of your journeys.
I grew up in Colorado. Know that road well, and have been through Eisenhower tunnel many times. Some friends from years ago helped to build it. But if you're going through Eisenhower, you're on Loveland Pass.
I am from Canada and driving on ice is harder than this video show on snow and ice. Funny there no plow trucks clearing the road or Police cars at all and many guard rails not installed at critical curves or flashers......
You sound like I drive; seat of the pants- all senses in tune all the time! It’s really not stressful because you know what you’re doing, I like your style, cool, calm and collected!
I have mine on Everytime i drive. I know i'm noticed more and at a further distance than running dark. I also judge other drivers by whether they have their lights on or not, especially at dawn /dusk, rain, overcast, snowing, fog /mist, etcetra. Had a " professional" driver tell me it uses more fuel to run with headlights on. He's right, works out to about 13 cents per hundred miles. I can afford that extra safety. Besides, if you're ever involved in an accident, it works in your favor to have done Everthing in your power to be safe, vice the other driver that didn't ...
Mike you have mad snow driving skills. Trucking companies should use your videos to train their drivers for snow driving. I was a long-haul driver for years and could have used your tips for snow driving. And I did a lot of snow driving when I first started out with PST Vans out of Salt Lake City. I'm retired now and still learn a lot from your snow videos. Been enjoying you videos for about a month now riding shotgun. Thanks.
It brings back memories when I was driving my new pickup...I don’t whether my 4 wheel drive locked or what... but I was by myself and my truck left the road...rolled it 5xs and flipped back once...,I broke my collar bone....my air bag didn’t deploy...My seat belt saved me....There were no guardrails on that road either..I was outside of Billings Montana..,,I’ll never forget that day...
Well that was a run and a half! You are very kind to other drivers and keep so calm, My heart was pounding as you pass those cars and lorries. Had to smile though when you said about feathering. I can remember years ago my Dad telling me the same thing teaching me to drive here in the UK. Never forgot the little tips he gave me as an advanced police driver, stood me in good stead loads of times. Glad you came out the other end safely to make us another video. Thanks Mike
Brought many memories. One was when I lost throttle linkage and brakes after clearing Eisenhower going west, had to ride the hill all the way to the bottom and it was gravity that slowed me and stopped me at the bottom. It was a wild ride, Co Dot estimated i hit the bottom at over 125mph when they did inspection the next day.Alsp I had to take 6 west since trailer was to tall for Eisenhower which was interesting during white outs.
We don't get much snow in the uk which is a shame because I love the way it sorts the men from the boys as long as I can get past the boys when they grind to a halt! Wonderful scenery and some fabulous civil engineering that I think go really well together. Thanks for posting.
Done that trip many times and don't want to anymore. Done Donner too. Retried this year and not a moment too soon. No place left for an independent trucker to make a living anymore. Sold the lot complete with EGR problem and washed my hands of it. Goodbye and good riddance.
we had a harrowing expereince through Donner. In our little Susuki Sidekick. That was an awesome little vehicle. But it was a little scary. Kudos to you guys and ladies that drive. Not a job I would ever want to do.
I have always loved traveling long distance. I find these videos strangely relaxing. Thanks for doing them. BTW, my Dad drove long distance, and he taught me how to keep my car where the trucks can do what they need to. I like to find a few trucks pacing each other at a comfortable speed and hang back 1/4 mile behind. Keeps me out of a lot of trouble.
The worst traffic jam I've ever been involved in was at the Eisenhower Tunnel in 2014. Fortunately, I was on a bus, but the passengers had to all move to the back to get enough traction for the bus' wheels to grip. Driving I-70 in the winter can be a real challenge.
I’m 75 yrs. I suffer terrible from arthritis. Held together by titanium. I have learned since age 40 to work 40-50 hrs a week on just 4 hrs sleep per night. Plus I have to take morphine 4X a day so I can get out of bed and walk. No complaints I just deal with it. My bones are deteriorating and I have a 2.6 inch aneurysm on my thoracic aorta. My Dr. laughs at me saying you just refuse to dye. I like 75 yrs. I’m a Christian and the car wreck that broke me up sent me to Heaven and Jesus said “ you have to go back, it’s not your time. I live everyday without anxiety. I lay in bed at night and watch your professional driving and fall asleep. If my medical care was not so expensive I would send you money. Thank you Very Much.🤗🇺🇸 Michigan
Nice comment. It was 2 yrs ago. I hope you’re still around. GOD Bless you sir.
7 Years of driving trucks in that shit. I have moved on from driving but my hat goes off to the drivers that continue to move the economy and love what they do.
Thank you for these videos. I'm disabled and can't get out of the house that much and these let me see other places that I'll never get to. I love seeing the beautiful scenery and the mountains, I love the mountains, we went often when I was young.
I was just getting ready to say the same thing... Health/disability keeps me from seeing the roads. This driver gives me a little bit of escape and it feels good to be able to see this. I feel so much peace when I watch Riding Shotgun!
LORETTA I HOPE YOU ARE STAYING SAFE...
I'm not disabled but living in the country and not being a driver I don't get out much.
Loretta, I'm with you! But I don't get out because I'm just plain OLD!
loretta Hola Loretta. I live in Southern Spain so hardly ever see snow, makes a change watching an expert managing so well. Now 78 so not traveling much any more but when I first retired travelled over much of Europe from North to South in my camper. Actually went to Canada too and bought a really old Winnebago Minnie Winnie, fixed it up and drove across Canada, down the West coast of America into Mexico. Eventually back to Canada and sold the Winnebago before flying home. Had a fantastic year and met some real genuine people. Great memories. Have happy memories of meeting real American people, not those shown on most tv news programs etc. Thank you America and Canada .
Born and raised in Colorado. 2.7 million miles of accident free truck driving. Been there, done that more times than I can remember. The worst trips were trucking east bound to Denver on a Sunday afternoon during ski season and all the I 70 ski areas close at 4:30 and all that crazy traffic is heading back to Denver. I’m retired now.
You deserve a good retirement.
That stretch of road is the most terrifying hands down when it’s snowy!!! I have driven it when it was snowing so hard I couldn’t see more than 1 ft in front of us!! It was scary!
82 year old gramma here. Loved riding shotgun with you. Took me back to years of road trips from W.I. to CO skiing. I70 thru the mountains always fun.
My husband and I drove for 16 years as a team. Sure ain't missing driving in stuff like this! You are so good at driving on these icy roads. Love watching your videos. Please stay safe.
The worst thing about driving in the snow is when you are in heavy traffic. You no longer control your fate.
You never control your fate in light or heavy traffic sir. GOD does.
@@AbuZuhayr21 You seem like a person who could just go rob a bank and when the police gets you, you would go "It wasn't me, it was GOD!"
@@AbuZuhayr21 God gave you free will to chose the right or wrong in life, he doesn’t control you, it’s your chose how you go.
@@mooseandelk1 why do I seem like that type? Why not "you seem like the type a person who would go to college, get a great degree, become very successful and when all the good people come after you to obtain some of that light, you would go, "it isnt me, IT'S GOD
after years of driving myself, this is the best way to ride through a snow storm. thanks.
I work in the mountains a lot in Vail, Beaver Creek etc and frequently come home to the front range at 2am. I have so many white knuckle stories about this drive. It’s better at night actually because there is almost no traffic.
Best time to drive
He's NOT going to Go as Fast as his Eyeballs Can See...
He's "THINKING WISELY!" and That's ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA!
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I enjoy your even handed, comforting commentary. Very reassuring. Thank you for the video.
I think going down is way more stressful than going up... eeeeek the tension!! Epic drive xx
You've got nerves of steel pal. I used to have nerves of steel but I'm old now and that kind of driving freaks the hell out of me. Thanks for the ride, now I need a Valium.
Yes. I don't know why I keep watching his videos. They give me anxiety, especially this one. The camera does the downhill no justice. It's a frightening down hill and in snow no less. Though, I do admire his nerves and his calm. I envy them. He probably would have been a good soldier under fire.
LOL👍
You are hilarious! Thanks for the belly laugh! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@thoughtsonpaper2 I find I am watching the road instead of looking at all the pretty snow! I know I would never be able to drive in that-and it makes me a nervous wreck just watching him drive in it-even though he is doing a great job!
I get quite exhilarated watching your videos I’m 78 and been living in Tennessee since I was 40 and missing snow. I drove from Vancouver to Calgary one New Year’s Eve, which I think is about 500 miles snowing through the Rockies! 😊 I had my son and our dog . I loved the trip.
A lot of guys drive, but few are actually drivers. Nicely done brother.
Enjoy it so far. Thank you for chaining up, and doing so properly and tightly. If your gonna throw chains might as well be doubles and not singles. Also thank you for informing others, be it 4 wheelers hauling trailers or other truck drivers, about blowover risk (especially with light trailers) and how to avoid it. Speaking of 4 wheelers I'd like to see them throwing chains on a drive like this too, but if you're going to barefoot it then take a cue from the blue pickup at 13:28. You see him moving off the tire grooves into the loose snow. He is looking for traction, and loose snow gives you more traction than the compacted snow and ice in the tire grooves. OMG people easy on the throttle. That is the common mistake in all of these spinouts is the driver continues to mash the throttle. At that rate all you're going to do is continue to spin your tires and slick up the road. If you absolutely have to stop and get going again then drop her in low and just let your foot off the brakes. Let it crawl until you reach a decent speed ⁓ 10 mph - 15 mph, and then slowly feather into the throttle. Keep slowly increasing speed, and don't shift out of low until you've hit ⁓ 25 mph. Once you've gained speed and forward momentum do not stop, do not slow down, do not mash the throttle, and don't take your foot off either you need to keep that momentum going.
that should be the second pledge of allegiance
I love being in my warm bed watching these snow videos
Me too. Safe and sound.
Thanks vedio I'm here in philipines
Thanks vedio I'm here in philipines
No 1 rule of Snowstorms in Midwest. If the Semis can't make it through, neither can you.
That's about the dumbest comment that I have ever heard...
It actually makes sense dont overthink it.
I live in the south and heard that as well. If the trucks can go, you can go. We don't get snow very often but heavy rains is what slows down the hwy.
Michelin cross climate2 tires rated severe snow and ice
@@billysmith5721 Nokian Hakkapeliitta snow tires. If they're allowed in your jurisdiction, studded ones.
I did this for 9 years, Summit County to Denver Airport twice a day as a driver for CME. The snow was not a problem but the knuckleheads driving the cars were. They never heard of taking their foot of the brake, use a lower gear and don't tailgate. I remember coming out of the traffic jam going up the Silverthorne Hill and being clear of congestion. The visibility was limited by a moderate snowfall and in the center of the 3 lanes was a woman driver with both front doors fully opened and flashers blinking, in front of her car cleaning her windshield. One of many such stories of people who should never have been on the highway in the snow. I've really enjoyed the ride along with you. Stay safe on the highways!
Thanks for taking the time to do the video really nice to see another part of the world as I'm from Zimbabwe (in Africa). We don't see snow but we do see loads of heavy Rainstorms and the occasional hail storms. Stay safe.
Shane.
What beautiful scenery. And your driving skills rock.
I worked for a Denver company for 15 years. I did this so many times but video wasn't really a thing yet. I have not been over the pass since 2010. I still drive. My 30th year. Thank you for the memories. You handle this very well.
This video is so refreshing and interesting. The guy is a gentleman. No swearing and cussing. Awesome country. Thanks for the video.
Drove the Coquahalla up here in BC Canada for 15+ years - Never in an accident, and yes, including winter conditions. But then again I drive within safe speed limits and had a lot of luck! Lot's of near misses, but never an impact. You seem to also have good driving sense - keep up the great work mike! Safe travels.
I think it would good idea to keep Chains on
10:00 I believe the reason cars hit their breaks when coming up on a semi is because the semi is throwing up snow (+more), impairing the visibility of the car. Keep in mind the cars windshield is a lot lower than your tow truck.
I could watch this for hours ,so satisfying
It's obvious you are an experienced truck driver. I wish there were more of you these days, especially after Covid. It seems the truck drivers get younger and younger every year. No experience. God Bless You and thank you for the informative videos.
I can hear the terror in his voice when he speaks of the Swift truck! Haha. I feel sorry for those swift drivers who are really excellent driver. BOTH of them!!😳😂😂😂 Seriously, there are a lot of excellent Swift drivers and they have to live with the reputation that the bad drivers have made. Nice video. 🙏
Hmmm. I don't drive a truck, but I always know exactly what a Swift truck is going to do and never worry when passing them. I consider them some of the safest truckers myself. Just my opinion from 55 years of driving experience. Additionally, they are the ONLY truckers that I never worry about. Again, JMO.
The "excellent" swift driver also tend to be owner operators too, that lease to Swift.
@@StreakingTiger LOL then i guess you really never paid attention to SWIFT
@@dons8122 What my experience has been is that Swift drivers tend to stay in the slow lane and don't get into the fast lane and ride beside another slow truck for 15 minutes like many truckers tend to do. I never expect them to be exceeding the speed limit either, and it seems to always be that way. It's like I know what to expect as a constant, and I like that.
You are a calm skilled trucker! Wish you all were✌️👋
Wow thanks for taking me along for the ride enjoyed it very much
I have so much respect for truck drivers. Carrying all the weight in the mountains looks super scary.
Rumor has it that bus was spotted in New York yesterday and he still has his blinker on. 😉
Ha!
🤣😂🤣😂
XD
And he's going 10MPH, in a 25.
And?
Most people can’t drive when it’s sunny and clear
Ha. Yup, not in Colorado!
They don't seem to notice there not alone on our planet have no consideration for others .
SUre they can drive.....Into each other . Or into rails, trees, roadsigns and other stationary objects.
Quite frankly, it is far too easy to acquire and retain a driver's license.
We should mimic the system in Germany. TO get a license, one must pass a rigorous safety course and a multi step road course. And in order to use the highway system, ( Autobahn) A special license is requitred.
@@patersonplankrd agreed im in pa and constantly have people merging into me in my suv not to mention the stupidity i run into on my motorcyle
@@13699111 : And these same chuckleheads actually believe that the use of psychedelic drugs, ACTUALLY IMPROVES one's lifeskills!!
I ran that junk in the 70s and 80s pulling doubles not alot of fun but 43+ years never had a accident,,,nice videos it's more enjoyable watching you do it ..now that I'm retired..
Loved riding shotgun with you. Surprisingly, your driving didn't scare me. Great driving. Thank you for what you do.
It's no joke going over those two passes in weather like that..
Then why are so many people there?
@@daugusto2662 Because it a major Interstate that runs thru the middle of Colorado
@@germanshepherd2579 I grew up in Denver.
My family had a cabin on Guanella Pass.
I drove !
I-70 in the winter many many times.
One thing we always respected was leaving enough distance between the vehicle ahead that one could stop.
@@daugusto2662 Yes agreed.. I lived in Vail Co. Drove those passes many times during the winter. Being careful, maintain safe speed and distance you will get to were you need to go. Was not sure what you were asking in regards to my reply
@@daugusto2662 : Too many folks skiing just a half day, Perhaps the resorts ought to eliminate half-day skiing, just charge a flat all-day lift ticket, no exceptions, with only Season-Long Pass Holders being exempt. That should clear the freeway, some.
First time I saw the front shimmy” a little, you announced she’s trying to jack knife a little....my ❤️ jumped into my throat for a sec‼️
You did yourself mighty fine, there you show-off. What more can I say, but tI'll be looking forward to more of your talented driving------your still the BEST!!
Thanks for the roadtrip. I finally made a trip to Denver. Lol. And thanks for the explanation and education. Beautiful scenery. I enjoyed it.
Been driving for 20 years and I still love driving in snow
This video is awesome! I was on Copper Mountain (Exit 195) as you shot this! The traffic back to Silverthorne was crazy later in the day. Eisenhower Tunnel was shutdown and Loveland Pass was shut too. Your point about speed is SO critical. I've driven up that hill in a sedan, no snow tires and chains --- and made it -- but you HAVE to keep your speed on that greasy snow -- especially if plows haven't hit it in awhile!
Thank you for your videos. Helps me sleep. Appreciate it
I give u props. Your job ain’t easy in the snow. I would have a heart attack
Never jam the brakes or spin your wheels. Always ease either pedal down slowly and keep your speed slower. It's that simple. Just ignore speedy drivers because you will always see those people in the ditch. They think God is holding them onto the road.
Like shadow said, take your time, and dont be in a hurry, or let your dispatchers or the reciever dictate your pace or when you stop in this kind of weather.
It's your licence and your life, and you have the right to refuse unsafe work.
@@Tonythetrucker1979 that was my mistake when I first started driving outta Utah. Always thought I had to get the load there on time no matter what. It took me almost having a face to face with God one night that I changed my tune. If I no longer feel like I should be driving I'll pull over. No load is worth my life.
Travel in a snow covered world is something I have always wanted to do. It was beautiful. Thank you, Mike, you made it happen.
Beautiful yes. Annoying and absolutely dangerous definitely
i'm 59 years old. when i was younger i enjoyed driving in the snow, even when it was real nasty out. now, i despise it. i just assume to stay home when it's real nasty out. i think that the older you get, the more leary that you get about driving in the winter stuff. you're driving how one should for the road conditions. i wish more people would drive for the conditions. i've driven in some nasty crap, where doing 45 mph. was to fast for conditions (to keep from being rear ended), and i was still being passed by people who were doing 60 to 70 miles per hour. you're right good snow tires or at least all-weather tires are a must when driving in wintery conditions. are cars/light trucks suppose to have chains or can they just have 3 peak moutain tires on?
amazing how smooth and consistent your driving is. That is more than years of experience ,you display a natural given ability. It also shows how in tune with the truck and surroundings you are. I don't understand the intermediate braking habit some drivers practice especially after changing lanes
Thanks for taping the video...Reminds me of the Coch. Hyway on Canadian side of the Rockies
Been there, done that, back in the 80’s and 90’s. So much fun. Didn’t mind the snow, but hated the downgrades in the winter.
Pretty steady tracks in tough conditions. Good driving!
Wow, I was glued to my screen on this white knuckle ride that was filled with beautiful scenery. My hometown is Aurora, CO. so I know how challenging those roads can be.
Thanks for the video. Loved the scenery and the peaceful ride along.
Thanks for the awesome videos and commentary! I really have a new respect for the big rigs in this kind of weather! One of the first things my dad taught me when I learned to drive in winter, was to keep the momentum going!
I love that the Interstate planners decided to build a freeway through the mountains. An incredible engineering feat.
The reason the hiway thru Glenwood Canyon is staggered the way it is is to provide animal crossing areas under the road.
@@farfoe5106 very smart indeed. They did not half-ass Interstate 70.
Amazing videos, I am 19 years old driver from Canada. I am preparing my self for winter. I learned many things from this channel. Thank you
Can’t tell you how many times I’ve been through this stretch in these conditions starting back in the early 80’s and driving it since I started driving in the mid 90s.
My first time driving in snow with an empty trailer coming out of Va. at night with only tire tracks on the Interstate to follow down Fancy Gap was a nerve wracking experience.i don’t think you could have driven a tooth pick up my butt with a sledgehammer 😝
Wow Fantasy Gap is bad on a sunny day and a nightmare when it's not.
Done Fancy Gap many times out of Harrisonburg, there is worse..Robert at 66.
Intense video. I caught myself holding my breath a few times.
Christine Rosenquist me too!🤓
lol same here haha
I love riding along with you. I use to drive in Alaska, and I miss driving so much!! Your very good and I would ride with you anytime!! Keep on Trucking!!!
High five on what you do. You're very brave. Safe travels.
I grew up in silverthorne and now live in leadville. We always jokingly referred to the skier traffic as, tunnel trash.
I am watching you on my TV but had to go to my PC to leave you a note: I drive with you anytime! It is fun to just listen and pretend to sit in the same truck. Nice to see all the different areas and weather conditions! THANK YOU :)
When I was a kid, I looooved the Eisenhower Tunnel - was one of my favouite parts of the ride - but I'm a weirdo.
You have a nice soothing voice. Your driving skills are great!
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No his skills are not great... he just don't know it yet,.. but he will...30 years and 3 million miles without an accident in all kinds of weather and conditions and I've seen a thousand guys like him who are great at passing every truck and car they come across like they've got something to prove,.. and then one day they find the ditch or the rear of anther truck and they'll either live and learn, or live and blame everyone else for going to slow, or their dumb ass's die, and they find out they weren't as smart as they thought they were.
In driving conditions like this it's the other morons you have to look out for
My husband used to drive over Wolf Creek Pass before they built the Tunnel. That was way back in the 50s snd 60s. They have made things so much better but it is still dangerous. I pray for truck drivers nearly every day. May God bless you all in Jesus Name Amen
Spent 20 years running out of Denver and salt lake , don’t miss this a bit
Be safe
I ❤❄☃️❄🎄❄❄the Colorado videos the most! especially the snowy mountains. Thanks Mike! Stay safe and God bless keep up the great job!
I miss the driving, not missing the slick with a lot of people that don't know how to drive the roads. I have seen so many off the road than on. jake-knifed, Be Safe out there God Bless you with crazy 4 wheeler drivers n bus drivers. Thank you for all that you do as a Driver.
Thank You Sir for what you do! We all appreciate you Truckers who deliver all the things we need. Safe miles!
Cheers!
Good to see a Pro driver on the road.
The best
The new means of chaining on and off have to be a blessing to truckers. Getting out in the cold/wind/snow is minimal fun at best. Great video, tight commentary. Very well done.
You're a very good driver ! I worked with drivers as a driver helper in the past and they're mostly all good in their way.....!
I was on UA-cam looking for a free movie when your video caught my eye. I watched the first one riding shotgun with you as I was biting my nails and staying with you on this second video too. You are an excellent driver. I have never seen any states passed Missouri, so this terrain is new to me. Wow it looked treacherous but you pulled it through in the first video. I'm eager to continue riding along with you as we journey to something called Eisenhower. Carry on, You do the driving; I'll do the nail biting!!!
Riding shotgun is a perfect name for this channel.
As much as I love winter wonder land, I don't have any doubts about your driving skills. But must say, those you need to pass does give me pause. You my dear have a knack. You have a feel for driving. Perhaps from years of driving and or you have a feel for driving, road conditions and you have an understanding for load, weight, response of your vehicle in various road conditions. I find your driving soothing as well as your voice. I'm love'n the views. Be well, keep safe and may God Bless you in all of your journeys.
I grew up in Colorado. Know that road well, and have been through Eisenhower tunnel many times. Some friends from years ago helped to build it. But if you're going through Eisenhower, you're on Loveland Pass.
This terrifies me. Can't imagine doing this in a big truck. Safe travels.
Try doing it on a motorcycle. ;)
Anything's possible if you drive slow enough.
I am from Canada and driving on ice is harder than this video show on snow and ice. Funny there no plow trucks clearing the road or Police cars at all and many guard rails not installed at critical curves or flashers......
Thanks for sharing this video with us.
Great video, you have nerves of steel and a real professional.
That last display shows what a good blue light salesman can do.
My husband used to do this for a living so I can really sympathize with you. He traveled this road all winter from NJ to Ca and further north into Wa
Turning miles to keep America supplied! Merry Christmas man!
Good job, driver!!!!
You sound like I drive; seat of the pants- all senses in tune all the time! It’s really not stressful because you know what you’re doing, I like your style, cool, calm and collected!
Sometimes i miss being otr, then i find videos like this.
Thank you for your utubes. You take me , where I have never been!
I can’t believe how many drivers don’t have their lights on...
I have mine on Everytime i drive. I know i'm noticed more and at a further distance than running dark. I also judge other drivers by whether they have their lights on or not, especially at dawn /dusk, rain, overcast, snowing, fog /mist, etcetra. Had a " professional" driver tell me it uses more fuel to run with headlights on. He's right, works out to about 13 cents per hundred miles. I can afford that extra safety. Besides, if you're ever involved in an accident, it works in your favor to have done Everthing in your power to be safe, vice the other driver that didn't ...
I certainly can
Personally i just leave mine on auto and then only manualy turn them on in work zones
Lights are optional just like signal lights.
@@edremeika9788 that’s a lie. Well at least in NY it’s mandatory to have your headlights on if you’re a commercial driver
Mike you have mad snow driving skills. Trucking companies should use your videos to train their drivers for snow driving. I was a long-haul driver for years and could have used your tips for snow driving. And I did a lot of snow driving when I first started out with PST Vans out of Salt Lake City. I'm retired now and still learn a lot from your snow videos. Been enjoying you videos for about a month now riding shotgun. Thanks.
Respect the long haul truck drivers. They are serving our countries. Canada & US. Seen too many drivers being a**holes being totally rude.
You could nearly call it driving home for Christmas. Anyway, good video, beautiful scenery, without added noise.
Dude I so enjoy your videos and seeing the kind of challenges truckers deal with. Common sense conversations.
I've always used a Jake in the snow. I watch and listen to the truck. It definitely tells u how to handle things. I like the video's.
It brings back memories when I was driving my new pickup...I don’t whether my 4 wheel drive locked or what... but I was by myself and my truck left the road...rolled it 5xs and flipped back once...,I broke my collar bone....my air bag didn’t deploy...My seat belt saved me....There were no guardrails on that road either..I was outside of Billings Montana..,,I’ll never forget that day...
Well that was a run and a half! You are very kind to other drivers and keep so calm, My heart was pounding as you pass those cars and lorries. Had to smile though when you said about feathering. I can remember years ago my Dad telling me the same thing teaching me to drive here in the UK. Never forgot the little tips he gave me as an advanced police driver, stood me in good stead loads of times. Glad you came out the other end safely to make us another video. Thanks Mike
Brought many memories. One was when I lost throttle linkage and brakes after clearing Eisenhower going west, had to ride the hill all the way to the bottom and it was gravity that slowed me and stopped me at the bottom. It was a wild ride, Co Dot estimated i hit the bottom at over 125mph when they did inspection the next day.Alsp I had to take 6 west since trailer was to tall for Eisenhower which was interesting during white outs.
Gotta love that salty slop on the roads. Thanks for your attentive driving. Good points about the right gear, speed, and attitude for the conditions.
We don't get much snow in the uk which is a shame because I love the way it sorts the men from the boys as long as I can get past the boys when they grind to a halt! Wonderful scenery and some fabulous civil engineering that I think go really well together. Thanks for posting.
Awesome trip. Thanks.
Done that trip many times and don't want to anymore. Done Donner too. Retried this year and not a moment too soon. No place left for an independent trucker to make a living anymore. Sold the lot complete with EGR problem and washed my hands of it. Goodbye and good riddance.
It was difficult for you because you were running illegally more often than you can count.
@@ThunderAppeal Why are you saying I was running illegally?
Izif Addag it’s a shame the Gov has to ruin a mans profession, especially when you like to drive.
we had a harrowing expereince through Donner. In our little Susuki Sidekick. That was an awesome little vehicle. But it was a little scary. Kudos to you guys and ladies that drive. Not a job I would ever want to do.
@Brian Landers Remove Your MAGA Hat & Throw it in 🗑 ! There will be No KAG ! A 🔐 & orange jumpsuit in Trump's future.
I have always loved traveling long distance. I find these videos strangely relaxing. Thanks for doing them.
BTW, my Dad drove long distance, and he taught me how to keep my car where the trucks can do what they need to. I like to find a few trucks pacing each other at a comfortable speed and hang back 1/4 mile behind. Keeps me out of a lot of trouble.
Nothing beats a good set of real snow tires front and rear
The worst traffic jam I've ever been involved in was at the Eisenhower Tunnel in 2014. Fortunately, I was on a bus, but the passengers had to all move to the back to get enough traction for the bus' wheels to grip. Driving I-70 in the winter can be a real challenge.
Whose touching me ! 😳
@@1STGeneral 😂
Great ride Mike, thanks brings back a lot of memories