You got that right!

Any plans to get back into a truck?

Good job driver keep the videos coming I've got 50 + yrs maybe some of these new drivers will learn something

What did he do that impressed you so much he’ll I went over MontEagle before they built I 24 onHwy 41 bet he never but you might have MontEagle has improved a lot since the interstate came through

@@jackiehickey9121 probably the fact that he stuck to the speed limit posed for the load. Didn't race into every curve and have to constantly get in the brakes?

as a new driver i’m glad i found this guys account so i can learn a few tips and tricks of the trade

As a diesel technician running with your jakes on that long can stretch your head and jake bolts

😂

The factory stick is in such a nice position in anything newer than about a 2000. Other than rotating the knob about 30° to the right so your wrist is straight, it’s a real head-scratcher why guys always change them out.

LMAO this is hilarious

I don't get why they like reaching in the middle of the shaft.

You know guys and the size of their stick. lol

There are a shit ton of drivers posting videos I love this channel for that very reason. He gives a shit, he loves what he does, he loves his truck and this all shows through to me.

James Baker definitely!

@@jamesbaker7780 Truth! Very few still do it for the love of it!

@@prettylittlephotons you drive ?

Yup far and few between to find a driver that cares for equipment

Amen to that.

My father told us....always drive in the same gear down which you use up

@@kubanskiloewe Only problem with that is, some of these engines now can really pull.

@@Torsee yeah it was before turbo ..... big engines also can brake ;-)

Where are you?

Congratulations my friend !! Never say never .

That is so cool. Good luck!

That's awesome, Mike!

I would be willing to help you out.

I don't have a semi but I drive a marching band trailer with my truck and we live in Tennessee. I drive my 01 Custom Ram 3500 with Engine break and when I'm on these mountains I never use my breaks

how it possible no brakes?? u scared me much

@@jinyax3321 There can be many causes for no brakes on a truck, the most common I have seen, over heated brakes. Once the brakes get hot enough, they DO NOT WORK. Have seen drivers try to stop over loaded rigs on flat and level ground catch their brakes on fire because they over heated them so quick, and one of those happened to plow into a line of vehicles and hurt 6 people.

@@jinyax3321 Brake fade is a real thing. Most people aren't familiar with it anymore, since newer cars and pickups all have disc brakes now. 18 wheelers do not; they're all drum. Drum brakes "fade" and lose braking power when used too much and are overheated. That's why the driver in the video uses all the other means to slow his truck down, so he doesn't have to use his brakes unless he needs them. Jake brakes, standard engine braking, adding loads to the engine to fight the rolling resistance like using the compressor and fan, and keeping the engine cool by running the heater (uses engine heat) and the windows down for a little extra capacity. These things can be done in pickup trucks and cars as well if you're loaded down or just driving in very steep areas like in the Rockies to keep the vehicle from going to fast. Run away ramps are a last resort, and have saved many lives of drivers and others over the years.

@@ChevyConQueso question: when brake fade happens due to overheat, is it permanent or temporary?

@@RealNameNeverUsed brake fade causes the pads to glass over, kinda like polishing something, it takes some time but it will burn off and the pads will start working again, if there is still material left.

Pilot here - very true

He would have to take a pay cut

That one is mandatory, some are not.

That's why you see so many of them either in the ditch or on their side. Some drivers take too much for granted, especially their brakes.

Yup, technology and electronics are all fine and dandy until they break, and then it’s insanely hard to put it right again

thanks for sharing. great story

Michael Thomas.Do you happen to know Jim Klepper the interstate Attorney from Arkansas who also represents truckers? He writes article of interest for truckers in the TRUCKERS magazine. I sent him a letter of what happened to me in New York and he published it in the TRUCKERS magazine to warn other truckers about possible corruption either with the City of Hamburg,N.Y or with the New York State Police.In my case it was definitely corruption.Sad when the truckers today have so many other restrictions and have to worry about getting tickets that are falsified! In my case if I would have "just pleaded guilty" like my wife suggested I would have lost my job as the insurance company that insured us drivers would have suspended coverage for me due to my age.Trucker who run I-90 near Buffalo,to Rochester beware!

@@rogergroot2950 I knew him in passing (years ago), as I used to receive referrals from his company (CDL ticket defense related). He is based in Oklahoma I believe. I don't know about your experience but the article sounds interesting.

Dude same I have to be up at 4:50 every morning

Haha thought I was the only one!

Seriously

Idk if i should be offended or not lmfao but always glad to help! Another amsr coming out sunday that im sure will put you to sleep

@@High_strung dude I love your vids there very interesting I’m surprised your truck doesn’t take def or anything maybe it’s just with the newer semis or something you do have to have a cdl class a I believe it’s the law to have cdl class a to drive a semi and plus training too I’m sure your job can be very exhausting sometimes

Right ? Man, I almost got into CR England & thank God I didn't. It'd be best to go to a school than choose a company.

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I learned on a farm. The farmer taught me so I could haul his grain I now drive for a great company and an amazing 2013 Pete 388 and that farmer is now my father in law lol

Depends where. I'm a big rig quad dog and chain driver and know what I'm doing.

They aren't professional drivers anymore there just bodies in a seat

I've seen them do that there.

Gotta be newerthan a 2010

Yes my gusse is a 2017

Gottem

Hearing that truck lingo is the best!

@@pgoody ikr , it was so funny .

Yea

No sir still running had that on a schedule post

Also aren't going to need the runaway ramps :) I'm seeing how things go for me the next couple years and if they don't pan out i'm gettin a CDL and making this my life. I love to drive (partially to blame for my '07 Mustang GT) but it's so relaxing and seeing some of the beautiful sights truckers get to makes it even better.

@@joeschmo9838 I hear ya I would drive for sure but my eyes get too dry