130 Mile Trip Though The Snow Storm in UT I-70. Whoa. I'm Slipping. For Real.. part 1
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- Опубліковано 20 січ 2019
- Trucking through the snow on a one horse driven tractor.. cruising through 130 miles of a snow storm on 1-21-2019 let the fun begin.. this is part 1. Enjoy!!
As a nontrucker, I appreciate you explaining things. It helps me understand what truckers are doing when I'm in my SUV.
I retired in 2008 after 20 years of driving. Whenever I feel I should be back out there I look for Mike's videos. It puts me back in the saddle for a little while and allows me to stay sane. I miss the driving. Everywhere he goes, I've been, and a lot of the times in the same kind of weather on those same roads. He's a damn good driver and handles every situation exactly as I did. It makes me feel good knowing there are still good drivers out there!
I am a native of Denver. My grand parents are from Sterling. Some of the best drivers are from the Western States or from up North. You learn very fast what your truck,car,van can do in the snow, while it can be fun driving sideways, it's not fun driving sideways going down a cliff. Utah, Idaho, Colo, Wyoming, have some of the prettest driving canyons, the snow just flavors it. Love the West!
Lived in Colorado for 25 years and drove I-70, I-15 in these conditions, brings back memories. The comments are great. You can always learn more from what is going on.
The only way I would have gone down that mountain in a semi is sitting here in my recliner. Enjoyed the ride.
I with you sir god speed
Somebody’s got to do it, it’s definitely stressful
I got my eye closed
Me too
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Fwiw, I appreciate the fact that you don't put music over the video. Your talk is so chill that I can roll your video and go to sleep to it.
Yeah I know right I would like to hear some of his thoughts on life as he's driving that would be pretty cool
I have watched enough of your video's to make an assumption on your driving skills, you are an excellent driver!!! I wish all truck drivers knew how to drive like you know how to drive!! What wonderful roads we would have!! 🤣 Love your videos, and your conversations! I'm enjoying seeing the United States through your video's! We live in a beautiful country and I love seeing it all even if I have already been there, I cannot get enough of seeing this country! Thank you for taking us with you! You are the only truck driver I follow, I have tried a few others and they just don't have what you have!! God Bless! 🤗
You said it yourself “You go to slow, you spin out. You go to fast, you loose control” I’m sure you had that in control and knew what you was doing. 💪🏽
I've never driven a truck, but I have rode with my dad on the truck many many times. He's a trucker of 42 years and I remember him driving in some of the worst weather ever, passing people left and right like he's not even driving on the same road as them. If they closed down the interstate because of bad weather he would always find a back road around. I remember him driving in complete white out conditions trying to make it home in time for Christmas. He's never been in an accident. One of the last true truckers out there. I just laugh when people say you need to slow down. Really just shows there experience level and how much they actually know about driving a truck. I know my dad would be trucking right along with ya in this weather.
I run with the truckers from Reno to Sac via 80 and man, you guys are the best!! I ALWAYS let y'all over no matter what!!! I get so mad at how other 4 wheelers drive around you guys!!!
I love my truckers! Thank you!! Be safe!!! ♡☆♡☆
I've been stuck on all your snowy/icy videos. Thanks for sharing them
One of the main reasons I got off the big highways 25 years ago went local, now retired, thank you LORD.
Dig watching your vids....Your always so calm no matter how harsh the conditions. Most of us watching would be petrified to drive in some of these snow storms. You also explain everything in such great detail...Learned so much watching your vids...Thanks for taking us along!
You can convince yourself of anything but the laws of physics will get you every time...
Thank you, we so enjoy your videos. You Truckers are the captains of the open road, piloting the ships of commerce. My father was an over-the-road trucker in a different era, before I was born, back in the 1940s. He drove a 1946 Chevrolet tracker pulling a refrigerated trailer north to Canada and back to NYC.
My professional driving experiences have been in my native New York City; I drove box trucks to the airport with air-freight when I was young. Later I drove yellow taxis and limousines in the city and operated my own car for hire. I love the road and especially enjoy the magic of a snowy highway at night. May I suggest, or ask you to show your stops also; pulling into the truck plazas, etc.also: I liked the one where you showed making coffee, and your video set-up playing the Clint Eastwood movie. interested to see you picking up a trailer, connecting it to your rig. Your use of the "Jake" - or Jacob's Brake is new to me. Had not heard of this before your telling, so any added comments about that, like when you are using this and why, what it is, how it works, etc. would be of interest. Be safe -- thanks
Still, a little too fast for me my friend! In 94, one wk. after receiving my solo's permit.. going East on I-80 out of Utah w/ light snow over ice, I was coming down the last Sister around 7am, March 1st (my birthday) when all I knew to do was to up-shift and feather my tandems. I recall times both trailer and tractor jackknifing when only letting off the fuel; then, safely made it to the bottom, but doing over sixty. To this day.. the scarest time of my carear. Thanks Michael for another great video.
Why do I feel like I'm sitting right there with you? My heart is beating fast and I'm scared to death! lol
Now I don't know why people feel unsafe driving with you. If I was going on these snow roads and especially Douglas Pass I would want to drive with you. I really took note of how you drove. Perfectly safe. You are a great driver. More power to you. Peace.
I love it, he says, " get back into my powder ", yep 18 wheel skier!!! John
Great job
Great video thank you so much. I-70 to I-15 al the way to California is my favorite road. But never been there in winter. Thanks for the great tips.
I thoroughly enjoy riding, albeit vicariously, with you. I definitely learned some things to keep in mind.
I would've had to change my britches a few times if I were driving in this..!!!.or better yet...just wait until summer.....truckers are the backbone of this country...
I used have heated wiper blades, they where FANTASTIC, no build up at all ...
guys 50 mph with the right tires, going in a straight line is fine in the snow. I’m willing to bet most of you don’t even drive.
this is a good channel to watch before bed. his voice puts me to sleep lol
I have been on that road heading to Calif. in my International Cab-Over in the same conditions with the added difficulty of night driving. Scared the crap out of me. When I reached 15 I found a truck stop with hardly any open spots. I'll never forget that day.
great great video, we're the same age have had CDL for 41yrs nothing beats experience, KEEP CALM AN DRIVE ON
This just makes me think about all those pioneers/settlers back during the Oregon Trail trying to travel with families and livestock in this weather. Then running out of food, no 7/11’s at the next exit. F that.
White out is the most dangerous drive. You got it Mike no sweatskie! Great driving and lesson. Thanks for riding shotgun again enjoying the ride. 👍❤👍❄☃️❄☃️❄
Well done. Amazing driver. We have watched many of your videos. Thanks for posting.
Wow. This is the first time I've seen a video of yours. I'd be heaven if I was there... Just listening to you and seeing how you're driving know there is a lot more going on. I'm guessing you know every inch of your truck and the limits. I'm always praying for blizzards to go out and drive around in my Subaru. You're right... Too slow off into the ditch you go... It has to be that sweet spot, a speed that allows you to stay on the gas and of course keep up with your nerves, but not too fast to crash. When you lose your nerve that's when it gets ugly. See what you've done? You have me craving a blizzard... Be safe & look out for crazy people. Great video..
Awesome video of how it should be done I lived South Dakota and pulling a hopper bottom train so I had the weight to hold me on the road and most people in the Dakota’s respected the weather though one time I got caught out was when I left my floating third axle down took the weight off my front axle nearly put me in the ditch every newby driver should watch this video good job driver you compliment the trucking industry 👍
Hiya Mike,we are off again,glad your driving,lol. I will just set here and hang on. Winter wonderland. I'm just riding and with driving it has to be taxing on ya. God bless you✌❤
Looks like Fish lake national Forest, Been through many times over the years. When it snows it is relentless. Beautiful area!
You make it look so easy. Must admit, it's nice to see a pro do it.
I'm a Floridian that's going to take the I70 to Denver, in February 2021. Hopefully Mr Toyota will be watching over me.
I just dont see myself running with the big dogs, so I'll just stay under the porch!
You are a heck of a truck driver! I lived in Colorado back in
1975 was in the army.Im a flat lander from Florida.Loved Colorado very much ,,peace,
I always enjoyed driving in those conditions bc usually you have the rd to yourself. I had to deliver a load of lumber to an Amish family in Pa one Monday morning. Got there Sunday night and slept in a store parking lot. Got up next morning and it had snowed ab 4-5”. Well I head out at daybreak and got to an intersection and had to turn off on a small 2 lane rd going down side of mountain. Time as I turned on road I realized no plow or vehicle had been down rd. I forgot what grade it was, but all I can remember is praying all the way down slipping and sliding. No guard rail and probably a half mile straight drop off. Scariest ride I ever took. Rd was only a couple of miles, but I tore a few holes in the seat with butthole grippin the seat squeezed up 😫😫😫. Also from the coast in South Carolina and had never drove in snow at that point. Pulled plenty of logs out the woods on miles of slippery wet clay rods though and that paid off.
Excellent video thanks Mike stay safe out there bud 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
tough conditions. few degrees colder and it would tighten right up and be not bad but when it's like that you have to find the "balance" speed where you have to drive fast enough not to slide off the crown of the road or banking in corners but slow enough to keep control. takes experience to find the sweet spot, well done.
i see a lot of comments for you to slow down but what i was seeing was a truck driver driving within his ability you showed a lot of professionalism I've driven for 40 years now and still learning every day from what i could see you have a very cool head and thats what it takes to drive those conditions i enjoyed the trip thanks and keep up the good job
Thank you Cameron. a lot of people have fear in these conditions.. I thoroughly enjoy driving in it.. also with a lot of years if experience in driving in it helped me gain the knowledge I need to drive in these conditions and enjoy it at the same time..
I just saw a video on dangerous roads and Red Mountain Pass made the list. I have a whole lot of respect for you and your driving abilities. I can see why you caution drivers to travel north the first time you drive it. No problem, I won't ever be driving it...except when I ride shotgun. Thanks for the thrills. Drive safe.
Really cool be safe out there thanks for the cool video
I've only been driving OTR since 1988, and I certainly feel he's going too fast for the conditions
Maybe bu truckers are always in a hurry. People want their things delivered in time and they don't care about the weather or any other obstacles.
@@MaxHeimst weather/safety should be one of the few reasons to take it slow
My life and safety would be worth a lot more than a truckload of s*** from China.
I agree
try viewing your own dash cam footage - the footage ALWAYS makes it look like your going way faster than you really are!!
Thanks for ride Mate, been there, done that, now I is retired down under. I know what it is like trying to chain up 100 yards before the crest of the hill and the whole damn show sliding backwards straight into incoming traffic. Any thing coming from the other side will go straight for you. Take care buddy, will see U in the resurrection of all truckers :-) .Moose from down under, still have my Cobra CB I brought with me in the'85. PS, I also drove on the snow side, better traction :-)
Awesome George.. enjoy retirement.
Snow tires are amazing on cars too!! I lived in Pittsburgh with RWD sports car so needed them. but on any car they make it go, stop, and turn WAY better in winter. totally worth it.
I am from a small town in WV about an hour from Pittsburgh. My whole dang family are truck drivers. I ain't a truck driver but I drive auction vehicles from all over..I would rather drive a vehicle with manual tranny any day in crappy weather. The dealerships do not give 2 craps it the vehicle is road worthy let alone the shape of the tires. I have had the whole dang wheel fly off up on 376 headed into the bathtub area. If ya panic..ur toast. Safe travels everybody.
Great ride and recovery big guy 👏🏾😎🇺🇸👏🏾
Cracking up at all these armchair experts saying you're driving too fast - you're a highly skilled driver and I'm comfortable riding shotgun. Really enjoy your videos!
He is too fast. He should be doing 30mph or below in those conditions and not passing people like that. He shouldn't be driving fast than the speed of traffic with a tractor-trailer. I probably would have been doing 25mph on that road. It's because people like him you all these constant new regulations. The fact that the traction control is coming on like that shows he is going too fast.
That’s really dangerous road so much snow. I’m a coward driving in the snow even with AWD . I ha so much respect for people who have to drive in this weather condition
I remember myself doing the same as he's doing.... everything it's gonna be good.... until something else happens. I used to be a super trucker, not anymore. At least there's no other trucks too close to him taking the same risk. Some times it's cheaper sitting and waiting for better road conditions.
Awesome ! More people need to understand that a good set of tires suitable for whatever your driving conditions are, make all the difference. I subscribed. Take Care !
Absolutely Lloyd.. the tires are the most important of a few factors for snow travel.. after all shitty tires will send you off the hwy no matter how much skill you have
@@ridingshotgun1251 Yeah I think a lot of people don't give it much thought and they should. I live in Alberta. I've done a few dangerous driving jobs in my life. I don't anymore. I've never had an accident but I would rather watch you do it now since you don't mind lol
i enjoy these winter riding shotgun videos, keep'em coming
Another good video stay safe also a lot of critics out there keep on trucking
Yes sir Mike. I take it with a grip of slippery snow.. lol.. thx
You're the salt of the earth.... and you have
Nerves. Of. Steel. Truckers are my heroes. God bless and keep you!!!
Your so awesome.. thx.. love your positivity..☮️
I always enjoy your vids bud. I’m from down south, but done a lot of driving in mid west and northeast in icy/snowy conditions, and in the mountains, but it’s like you’re trying to tame a different animal out west where you drive. Stay safe
Good maneuvering “higher skill then driving “ Michigan
thanks for uplaode video , btw 3:20 Color of KIA and FORD both of them amazing.
VERY COOL ! MANY THANKS ! IT'S BEEN YEARS , THAT'S WHY I'M IN FLORIDA PERMANENT . STAY SAFE !
:D
U R A Great driver i hope one day soon i can b a great driver gonna keep watching u at work
Your obviously an excellent driver my friend ....cheers !
Oh, the snow - we have it here in Sweden too, now. Have you ever seen Ice Road Rescue, on the National Geographic Channel? They rescue cars at the Hardangervidden in Norway, up in the high mountains where there is narrow roads and harsh winters.. Thanks for the riding shotgun in your trailer, I enjoyed it very much. Greetings from a Norwegian living in Sweden!
What a driver he thinking big guy king of the winter road !!!
I looked up from typing my comment, and gasped! Literally..when I saw that you got off the track, and were going around everyone in that deep shit! That's CRAZY! Ur awesome!
Oh and Lovin that back scratcher! 😂 I've got the same one! 👩🔧🤘
I’m in Canada and will not go a winter without my snow tire. Agree they do make a big difference when travel on roads like this . Their made with a softer rubber that will give you better traction. All season in cold weather will get rock hard like hockey pucks lose traction. Take care stay safe
I had all terrain 8 ply tires on my pickup and they were great for stability for towing, but yep, in the winter airing them down was a must in order to get any traction LOL.
All season is code for crappy grip year round
I have driven on snow tires, studded tires and with snow chains. The snow tires are amazing.
Lol...im on the 15 coming up on the 70 frwy...soooo snowed out, 🤣🤣🤣...i learned from you on this video 😎
..and not a single PLOW truck..for miles. Love these type vids, talking specifics..where you’re running the jake,, what gear @what speed in these different conditions climbing or descending. Makes me miss Montana when I was driving/hauling for Midway Rental out of Whitefish in the NE corner of the state!
2nd time watching or maybe 3rd...lol Love the snowy shotgun ride... Thanks MMM
Film them all As a retired OTR Driver I like seeing what I miss
You done some good driving in that snow man.👌👍
Wao watching it so sleepy, watching the slow ride video make the mood sleep
I just did that stretch coming and going from King of the Hammers race in CA. It was dry for me, with a 30 mph headwind going and tailwind coming. However that can be a wicked stretch
Great camera 📸 work on dash board snow ❄️❄️ looks great might be going bit ⏩
just wow. that was a good bit of driven Trucker. You sir must have nerves of steel.
I need to learn from you my guy! Great video! Great driving! Dont let these people get to you who dont know what they are talking about.
This vid showed on my feed. Thanks for for telling us what you are doing,makes such a difference. My ass puckered couple of time but nice driving. Have you ever thought of putting a camera at the rear,would be good for a glance now and then. Thanks for sharing Kevin from NZ
It's a dangerous supply line. Thanks for your line work. BAK
Absolutely snow tires work. I'm a firm believer in them. Night and day difference with or without them.
Nice steady driving, well done.
Damn i was so scared i thought i was going to die then i realized i was sitting in my living room. Balls of steal men, You da man keep on trucking breda.
Lol
That's not balls of steel, that's an idiot driver who's going to cause a serious accident one day and potentially kill himself and others through his incompetence.
@@mynameisray didnt have an accident so far? you are just a scared office mouse going on the snow for the first time XD
@@DarthZackTheFirstI - haha, I live in northern canada, bud. We get proper snow storms up here, we just don't drive like idiots in bad conditions, which is why we have less accidents and pileups caused by idiots who do drive like jack wagons in bad weather. We always ease it down with lowered visibility and reduced stopping distance, and for 25 years driving through some of the worst conditions and through the worst places you've ever seen and I've not had an accident. So no, you little cretin, it's not about being scared. It's about keeping the lives of people safe by not being a reckless douche bag. While he might come out of an accident just fine, the people in the car he crumples may not be so lucky. And driving like this idiot does it's not a matter of if he will be in an accident, but when.
@@mynameisray yada yada yada all you Canada pukes think you know it all. You’ve probably never driven in the U.S. so until you do go on and drive your hills with snow and ice and your 130k loads. Come drive in L.A. and New York traffic on a Friday and then deal with snow and ice later on and then I might listen to your bs stories
Back in a day i went true same thing in middle of the night no snow tire or chains had line of cars followed me all the way to i 15
I am no expert, but i can say, he is actually dam good driver, and he knows his stuff. I think he is going a good speed.
All you with so much experience should know speed is all relevant to the driver. You may feel it’s to fast however it may not be for him or others. Driving through BC and Alberta this is the condition we face most the winter and i can tell you that many, many would pass him in these conditions and still cause no issue. Like i have said to many, stop pointing out what you believe are flaws in other drivers and worry about what you do. In no place in this video did he put anyone in danger. Keep it up sir and do what you do best, you 👍🏼
Heck, I'd ride with him anytime! His videos show his aptitude for driving in all kinds of weather. Keep going, Riding Shotgun ( since I don't know your name, lol)
His name its Michael,
AKA : mountain mike
He's doing all the right stuff. Do you think an automated diverless truck can do this? Not hardly. Most inexperienced drivers can't manipulate torque much less speed like this driver. For those that haven't driven commercially, this is a cake walk. Northern truck drivers do this all the time. one note: when driving a car/pickup don't think you can keep up with a semi-truck in these conditions. He's got a lot more traction than you do.
Not yet they can't.
But soon. Sooner than you think, most likely
@@frp1276 they sort if do already. Anti spin, anti lock and anti skid all are automated systems which handle slippery condition quite well. And those are already implemented and tried and tested. The basic problem of determining drivable area and how to handle it is yet to be fully solved, but tesla has come a very very long way there. This will be solved far sooner than people thing we are talking individual years not decades.
@@frp1276 i honestly dont think soon. It'll happen but not soon. Not in weather like this or conjested city streets. That's a while away trust me. But fair weather highway driving they can do soon I will say that. Basically anything a "steering wheel holder" can do, automated trucks should be able to mimmick in the real world soon. But stuff like this is insanely complex.
A true professional trucker, I learned plenty from you, thanks. 🇵🇪🇵🇪
Very enjoyable to watch!
Riding shotgun: 18 thumbs up. This is unbelievable from Florida girl. You are totally amazing, intriguing, scary, lovely and all the adjectives can't touch this. ❄❄❄🏔🏔🏔👀👀💭💭. Thanks for the post 🐞🎧🎼🎶cheers🥂
My dad is a trucker though he's home daily he once was over the road. I feel alot of sympathy 4 you guys 4 sure
I always hated winter mornings getting up at 3 in the morning going to the shop doing my paperwork, logging in my tablet and it would be snowing like a mother and I have to drive 350 MI that day. But I got through it many times. 💪
You got this man!!!
Exactly it might be snowing but in reality it's just another day..it'll slow you down a bit but.. it's just another day.. you just keep on rolling along ☮️
Omg I thank God every day I'm not trucking anymore I did 30.years now I'm doing easy landscape work no stress no worries stay safe trucker
Trucking in the winter is some serious goings!😟
This driver is putting on a tutorial on the proper way to drive in the snow, as a veteran of 30 years I am Impressed not that I think he cares that I am impressed but he is doing everything right and I like how he is explaining why he does what he does, he should be a trainer for the company he is with
Man I don’t miss it and I do miss it at same time. Still drive, but just local hauling grain and fertilizer. New sub. I enjoy watching
"We have no grip." Yeah, that's why I'da done the chains. Holy shit, those southern passes are messy compared to up here in the northern wastes. (Except MacDonald pass, that's a trainwreck all winter.) Sure is nice to be watching this instead of driving it. Stay safe.
where on earth are the snow plows? This is an Interstate and not a country road! Yes thanks for filming this! You are doing great, you are a very good driver.
Riding Shotgun, Thank you for the journey, I felt safe
I’m lazy as hell but this looks so invigorating!!
He is absolutely correct with the rate of speed and driving in the snow. I've had people riding with me and see 18 wheeler driving in the passing lane. They have accused drivers of being unsafe. I explained to so many of them, you have to keep your momentum steady in the snow.
That is absolutely correct.. keep your momentum or you will suffer..
@@ridingshotgun1251 I'm just a 4 wheeler trying to get out of your way. I have the upmost respect for what you do and fellow drivers if it wasn't for you guys we would have no goods or services that allow us to live comfortably. Stay safe !
I’ve only been driving for about 5 years now but I never tell other drivers how to drive. If you feel safe and you feel you can make it then go, if not then wait until it is safe.
You are correct...Part of real driving is knowing when not to be on the road!
I avoided i70 Utah heading easterly few days ago with the spring weather (I can’t imagine winter). So i took the windy stretch of i80 through Wyoming. I was told i70 is not be messed with.
He is at the right speed.