10/6/2011 Sutherland, NE High Winds Blows Semi Truck around I-80

[@charlieproctor6533]

drove those big trucks for 45 years 6 million miles. can't tell you how frightening that wind is been blown over 3 times. still have nightmares from that

[@jamesnevitt9293]

This guy needed to find a safe place to park like yesterday.

[@doodar21]

Be patient, he will.

[@billcosbyeatsbabies9947]

Yeah man, when the winds blowing you around like THAT, definitely time to pull over, take it easy, and call dispatch. No load is worth getting into an accident.

[@bfrance2002]

I would get off and turn into the wind for a while. Getting there late is better than not getting there.

[@sam2x13]

bfrance2002 a better idea is to put your Back Against the Wind. that way you don't get your windshield sandblasted

[@ChibiabosWolf]

Except you don't get paid and will get charged $300 for getting there late if you're heading to a Wal-Mart DC. Pay is terrible and forces truckers to keep going even when its not safe.

[@Valor_73737]

Years ago I was driving westbound on I-80 near Oasis, NV. UT and NV allow triple rigs, trucks towing 3 shorter trailers. Just as I was about to pass a triple rig a gust of wind caught it. Didn't go over, but each trailer was trying to go a different direction at the same time. Scared the crap out of me. Didn't attempt to pass until a bit later on a long uphill grade with a passing lane. Slowed him down to about 20 and I got past! If the pavement had been icy there is no way he would have recovered that.

[@neolexington]

wow, I drive around 600 miles a week and I have yet to see a semi struggle that much. thanks for the footage!

[@ryz8]

you still driving?

[@neolexington]

@@ryz8 Nope, thankful to have a work from home job now.

[@Brian211978]

60 mile each way, five days a week! I did that for almost a year when I lived in SW iowa and drove to omaha to work!

[@zachary1615]

Props to the driver for keepin it in his lane

[@jeffmcmullen8648]

The Stare Hiway Patrol needs to shut it down for high profile vehicles till the winds pass. I mean come on, there will always be those drivers who push it because they don't want to argue with dispatch.

[@oldschoolhiphop2275]

Best solution us to stay parked ,& wait until the winds past. If a trucker feels the weather isn't appropriate to drive then he don't drive ,& there's nothin the company can do about it. Personally I won't drive in high wind with the trailer swaying it's not safe. I'll wait the company don't drive u do if they don't agree so what they don't take the risks we do. If the the rig is damaged they pay but it's our bread n butter we all potentially lose money based off bad decisions.

[@TheKwtrucker]

this reply was meant for brian211978 not mattstrk

[@esemenov97]

when their trailers are empty thats what happens

[@RogueAgentX]

esemenov97 this can happen even at 80,000 lbs if the wind is high enough - tip you right over

[@WigidyWigidyWrecked]

You do not need 100mph winds to flip a truck. It depends on the angle and load weight. 50-60mph can flip an 80k trucks

[@doodar21]

Drive until you crash. You can always blame it on the wind.

[@shinyfuzzy]

good driver btw

[@norwichsmog]

Thats why i hate empty or light loads.

[@JHH-op1ue]

is that bluegrass new hampshire?

[@braydontweed1402]

Paid by the mile... been there... it’s hairy and scary

[@JeremiahMulford]

ummm And he didn't decide to find somewhere safe to stop WHY?!?! OMG DUDE Freight is NOT worth your life or the lives of others!

[@recordman555]

I'm checking out these "high wind" videos. I'm a Class C, driving a bobtail on a dedicated delivery route between Sparks and Elko, NV. I soon learned this stretch of I-80 is permanently afflicted with high crosswinds. To make matters worse, after dropping freight in Elko, I'm empty all the way home. On a few occasions now, I've been hit with very powerful gusts - aside from the constant one-sided turbulence. Doe anyone have an insight as to how I might counter-balance - use ballast to keep the straight truck vertical? Has anyone ever heard of attaching heavy weights underneath the cargo box? I'm open to suggestions. Thank you.

[@alexbedel6320]

Get a class a.

[@markwoodhouse3005]

Smashing

[@Phan-Xu]

He's lucky not to be in ice.

[@graymikep64]

Sweet

[@mattstrk]

have u ever drove a truck??

[@CMDRFandragon]

Whats the trick to not getting the trailer to flip over? Accelerate? Always wondered what the driver is supposed to do.

[@sukrbait660]

to be smart enough and not drive till the wind goes dow.

[@WastdTrashPanda]

Acceleration helps alot, but it's not gonna work every time. It mainly comes down to how heavy the load is and how top heavy it is.

[@exilfromsanity]

+CMDRFandragon Park if you're empty till the wind dies down. If you're heavily loaded you're usually OK.

[@michaelelliston139]

if the trailer starts to go, use the trailer brakes to get it under control don't use the brake pedal

[@michaelelliston139]

if the trailer starts to go, use the trailer brakes to get it under control don't use the brake pedal

[@neolexington]

Nope, I drive a Jeep Liberty with a really long commute. I'm lucky enough to have a good job though, it makes up for the commute.

[@harjinderchahal91]

Skill

[@Machi74005]

My guess is the trailer was not loaded for it to be moved around like that.

[@Brian211978]

Yeah...as evidence to the driver needing to pass!

[@JakeTheSnakeProductions]

crazie sheet mon

[@gieniefly1]

Its dangerous as well to drive fast in a high wid.

[@scabs728]

In Wind and A light load or no load park or go slow. and screw the Bridge Law I Slide my Trailer Tandems to the Rear of the Trailer.

[@user-nh6vu3qr7b]

Will that help if you slide em back while driving on high winds

[@jimmydcap]

He is slowing down.. Look at the brake lights..

[@TheDidy13]

wow

[@davidc8518]

The ad is a scam

[@Ken-fh8iv]

Ad prevents vid from playing on ny Android.

[@FuzzyBagels]

who do you drive for that you only get 600 mi a week??? not a truck driver are you?

[@shinyfuzzy]

wouldnt pass that if i were those cars ~

[@MBG141]

@Iamnotsecondclass Unless it's full of medical waste or nuclear waste.

[@gregulrey5970]

Maybe u outta pull over somewhere

[@androidapphacks4333]

or he was just drunk

[@TheKwtrucker]

i agree have ya its obvious you havent truck drivers are professionals heck most truck drivers drive better than anyone else on the road do you even know what its like to drive a truck oh i wait i know that answer probally not by the way your calling them idiots just remember without truckers delivering the stuff to the stores youd have nothing

[@marcfarrant8791]

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