145 feet long escorted over the Champlain Bridge

[@jimmock1155]

Well, that was just ridiculously cute when the dog puts his chin on your hand while your hand is on the shifter!

[@ricka5471]

Your driving skills along with your escorts make a great team hauling large ,wide loads.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

I had a good team on this run 😊

[@gragor11]

Oh boy, Part Three. Time for my weekly refresher lesson en français canadien. I like listening to you and Mario conversing.

[@trevorcooke8129]

Very skilled heavy haulage driving 🚛🚛 great 3 parts video 📹 awesome job 👏

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thank you 😊

[@matdewitt799]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 And very very good escorting, not only by your escorts, but by the police as well

[@patches5593]

Life is easier when someone is doing a great job watching your tail, good job Mario.

[@thomasgarwell8214]

Hi Doug. Loved how Fred put his chin on your hand. Just as you pass through the small tunnel keeping to the left, I notice all the little waterfalls on the rockwall to your right all frozen. Love it🤣

[@LarryKensill]

Nice video Doug. I know you truck a lot but I want to Thank You for all the Time you put into compiling and putting out these videos.

[@ThomasChicoine-i2v]

Always a pleasure to watch your expertise , attention to detail and safety for yourself and your escorts and your load !

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thank you 😊

[@Trukwachr]

Hey Doug. Another great video. I always enjoy watching. Always an interesting ride. Happy New Year. Be safe out there.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Happy New Year 🎊

[@mikeklein318]

The first couple of seconds says it all just the way the officer in that car chipped off that 4 wheeler was priceless. An other job well done .

[@andrep8287]

....mind you, the officer just reduced the lifetime of his rear right tire in the process.....scraping the sidewall along the curb-stone ain't to healthy for tires ;-)

[@cjmorgani3642]

Great video as always. You’re a true professional. Would you ever consider doing a bit of a sit down video. Explain how you got into trucking and then progressed into the heavy haul world etc. ?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

It’s a good idea. But it’s been a long journey. Might write a book one day lol

[@andrep8287]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 .....I;ve been working on my "Trucking for Dummies" book for years, but never get to finish it, because I'm still working (at 74) ...retirement is still on the backburner Happy New Year to you and your team - safe travels throughout 2025 and beyond. Take care

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

@andrep8287 a « trucking for dummies » book will never be finished! There is always a new dummy 🤣

[@Pierrehuguenet]

Happy New Year to you and thank you for this great video. Have a good trip, my friends.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Happy New Year 🎊

[@seagullsbtn]

Four weeks on the road is a long time wearing on you, Fred and equipment. So thank you for giving up your time editing videos for us.

[@JamesKurtz-wn5gr]

Glad youafe it safe , keep them coming love watching them

[@gerryspang5917]

That was quite a trip, enjoyed the ride. Happy New Year my friend.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Happy New Year 🎊

[@scottrumer]

More great content. Keep em coming sir!!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thank you 😊

[@realQuaz77]

I live in Ste-4, I see the Bellemare trucks all the time. I'll be on the lookout for the new truck 🚚 Cheers!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

🫡🫡🫡

[@davidlovell2917]

Great video really enjoyed travelling with you once again mate keep them coming 🇬🇧🇨🇦

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thank you 😊

[@MichaelOrth-j8i]

Good morning Doug and a Happy New Year .Thank' s for another great Video you make a great Job. I wish you a safe journey every Day Greetings from Germany

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thank you 😊

[@Cyrax89721]

A cool trick I like to do whenever you mention the length that you're carrying is to load up Google Maps, zoom in to the street that I live on and measure out a distance of 145 feet onto the road out front. Really puts it into perspective just how long these loads are.

[@gragor11]

Ya. I do the same thing with my house which is 60 feet long.

[@robertjospeh1097]

Great video! Hope you, Fred and the family have a great New Year!!!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Happy New Year 🎊

[@ridgec5670]

Great video! Thanks again and great teamwork!

[@AJDeere]

I watched the whole video to the end, was a great one 👍👍

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

What I like to hear! 🙏

[@MikeButler-jq5un]

Amazing driveing skills and teamwork love the videos . Give Fred a pat for me.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thank you 😊

[@John-w6x8w]

Very enjoyable trip and video good sir. Hope the New Year turns out to be good for all of us. You and FredTake care.

[@TW-ut6vu]

Hi Doug and Fred thanks for another awesome video and great job getting through the city with the help of your pilots and the two police cars makes for an easier run for you so wishing you safe miles for 2025 cheers from tim in queensland australia ( keep on trucking )

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Happy New Year Tim 🎊

[@TheCelltek]

Happy New Year! Love your videos, your pooch is funny!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Happy New Year 🎊

[@gwgrote5]

I've missed your "Oversized Loads." (if you willl) I need to catch up and watch all the videos I've missed......I have to go way back. A belated Merry Christmas 🎄 and Happy New Year Doug! 🍾🥂🎆 😎

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

When you’re getting caught up don’t forget to hit that like button! Happy New Year! 🎊

[@austintruck9868]

Nice video, i really enjoy this three part video. Also nice job at keeping your cool when thar car cut right infront of you just to get off

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Happens every day… unfortunately it’s normal

[@swamprat69er]

As long as those big black things that hold the shiny stuff off the ground are turning in a forward direction you WILL get there, eventually. The cop is doing a good job of keeping traffic out of your blind side. Good video Doug.

[@scottmalott7805]

Happy New Year Doug. Another interesting video.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Happy New Year 🎊

[@edwinschlee8374]

Another load safely delivered. Happy New Year.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Happy New Year 🎊

[@kittty2005]

As always transporter You are the man! Say hi to your puppy from Bobbi he's such a cutey, I like Basset hound.

[@kimmolnar8841]

Good Job Doug Happy New Year To You And Your Copilot

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Happy New Year 🎊

[@one-man-and-his-Rottie]

Mario did an amazing job steering the rear of the trailer.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Indeed he did!

[@JamesKurtz-wn5gr]

Like the camera view for the rear steer

[@farmcentralohio]

That police officer deserves a high five, curb or not he made sure the car coming along side didn't get itself into a bad spot. Fred getting a little sun and a place to rest his head on your wrist made me laugh

[@richardsirois6975]

J'ai travaillé 15 ans Dorchester / Green. Vous m'avez eu. Je croyais que votre destination était Atwater et je trouvais votre détour un peu bizarre !!!! Ça va je me suis retrouvé. Bons voyages

[@DH-se7ck]

Doug, love your videos, you are one true professional ower operator. The owner of the company lost a great employee when you became an owner.

[@andrep8287]

.....Bellemare Transport didn't really loose anything....as an Owner/Operator, Doug is leasing himself and his truck to the carrier for compensation, and that's where Doug's independence stops. Quite to the contrary, though, Bellemare Transport gained an even more dedicated driver with Doug's switch from Company driver to Owner/Operator.

[@HeimirTomm]

Happy new year Doug and thank you for those videos. I really look forward to them. Just a question, could you at some point include the setup and breakdown of the trailer? I know you have put in videos about that but it might be interesting to see that in the context of the load. Also, it was really nice seeing police escort that actually knew what they were doing. In my experience, that is not always the case. Keep on truckin' dude!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

👍Yes I try to include the trailer setup when possible. But my primary job is still the truck and the load. We don’t always have time to setup cameras and do a narration. And some customers refuse to be on video.

[@HeimirTomm]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 That's fair. Thanks 🙂

[@Femur15]

One of these came through Aurora, Ohio USA once, traveling westbound on state route 82. At the intersections of SRs 82 & 306, there’s an incline, and the trailer became high centered when it got to the top. Felt sorry for the operator.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

It happens!

[@Femur15]

@ I’m sure it does and I’m sure the driver would be prepared to deal with these issues.

[@frankyboymale]

I was there with the pipefitter who was unloading this with you guys ! Great job !

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Small world! You can check out the videos Part 1 and 2 if you want to see the entire journey of this load!

[@markbickelhaupt4414]

It must be satisfying, to see those train cars working! And you had something to do with them!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Yup! Always nice to see the pieces we transport being used and knowing they are important!

[@normand7413]

WOW WOW THAT IS very good driving

[@ghostridershd53]

Cool les vidéos et les casquettes lucky banana. Bonne route à toi

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Merci ☺️

[@CanandianPeriod]

I wondered if we would see your 2nd in command and chief navigator "Fred" he is truly a asset to your operation !! 🙂

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

He makes all the big decisions! Like when it’s time to eat 🤣

[@patsycarton1744]

i wish you and the entire team a very happy New Year for 2025.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Happy New Year 🎊

[@LarryKensill]

Sometime could you show how you put and secure your glide polls on top of your high loads?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Watch the first 5 minutes of the first video in this trilogy!

[@KB-gs8zi]

Hey Doug /// Escorts & ""POLICE "" !!!! Great job of "" GETTING -- R --- DONE "" !!! Hope 2025 has a lot to offer You & ""Fred"" !!! Enjoy ALL the videos & watch them ALL !!! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thank you 😊 Happy New Year 🎊

[@producerk8247]

Fred found a headrest were he can keep an eye on you! 😂😂 I have seen him do that a few times before.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Just a little hint that someone wants attention 🤣

[@michaelraine6718]

Great 3 part trip! When you’re running through snow, salt and muck do you have to clean the load before delivering?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

No, if they want it cleaned the can call a mobile wash unit to the delivery site. Sometimes they request the load be tarped to keep it clean and I hate when they do!!!

[@uneetudiant]

Nicely done sir. I'm wondering,why wouldn't the company order floats with steer axles in the rear ,so much easier . Our JC float was made with steer axles just as they have in Europe.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Actually this trailer does steer at the rear or else we would have never made those turns 😉

[@darkrevenger04]

Another great job! What is the weirdest but coolest restriction you have had or heard about? Any restriction you prefer having and wish would have more often?

[@radpaddler]

Der Hund war allerliebst ❤😂

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

The dog has a short appearance in this video 🤣

[@LarryKensill]

Here we go on the road again with Doug and Fred getting it done. 🤓

[@jeangodding6348]

I was thinking Atwater Atwater why is that familiar and then you said …. Oh gawd now I remember that day ! 😂

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

🤣🤣🤣

[@dubious6718]

He never gave up, and found a solution.

[@jeffbangkok]

Saved this for Sunday afternoon. Banana cake with fresh local bananas.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

🤣 Lucky Banana with banana cake 👌

[@metabouloss]

Juste une question, est-ce qu'il y avait des restrictions sur l'autoroute Décarie, la Métropolitaine et la 15 nord? Ste-Sophie est à l'est de la 15 passé St-Jérôme par la 117.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Un question de hauteur. Le voyage mesurait 15 pieds en hauteur

[@wyrdlg]

I'm still surprised how different Canadian French sounds (I'm from Europe)... I wonder how the steering from the following car works for the back tires while he's driving...

[@danielfrancis4258]

We are descendants of 17th century French settlers, our french sounds different but is written the same as the French. Just like Canadian, American english sounds different from the english spoken by the British. Greetings from Montréal, Québec. 🖖 👽 🇨🇦

[@ignoramus3736]

Some of the restrictions for heavy/large loads are sensible but a speed limit on a highway? It just seems extremely counterproductive and just hinders the normal traffic ever more.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

I don’t make the rules 🤷🏼‍♂️ I just gotta follow em!

[@trxfrmr4191]

I would like to see a live stream that would really show what you go thru during the trip.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Hours of boredom broken up by a few moments of intense stress 😅

[@nocashnosplash]

We are missing the entrance and the exit of the truck stop at the exit 217 on the 81 🤷‍♂️

[@Chubacca838]

I suspect the 40 bridge is still under construction eh. It was when I moved from Qc in 2018, and even worse state in early 2024 when I moved back.. That's quite a detour you're having to go through!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

They are scheduled to replace the Hwy 40 bridge in 2025. I’ve seen the new steel beams which are in storage at the port in Valleyfield.

[@Chubacca838]

@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 Oh interesting. So the past 7 years or so have been prep work?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

@Chubacca838 I think they just had too many orange cones and didn’t know where else to store them 🤣

[@Chubacca838]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 I can see that being true!

[@erikwilliam1254]

Do you always use the clutch, or just on occasion when the cargo is long and heavy and floating gears is one less thing you want to focus on?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

I normally use the clutch. It’s a habit I never felt the need to stop 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@erikwilliam1254]

@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 I hear a lot of drivers that always use the clutch eventually blow their knee out over time. I use clutch too, however I drive a five speed pickup, not a commercial truck.

[@dvljet]

Doug how come they allowed you to cross the champlain bridge during the day i thought transport quebec would only permit you to cross overnight when there less traffic because thats when they normally schedule oversize loads late night . highway 10 is known for its bumps and the 20 west at 32nd ave to the 13 thats usually backed up way back to before 1st ave .

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Usually superloads move through Montreal at night however this was not considered superload. That’s why we only needed the police for the speed restriction but not the entire route.

[@leighpurdon9378]

Cool videos

[@LarryKensill]

Doug until you said something about the arrow board, I really thought it was a cop car

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

And that’s not a coincidence! This escort company is made up of retired police officers so they have their escort vehicles done up in police car fashion!

[@theworsthokage3015]

Mario driving and steering the trailer? Or does Mario have a passenger steering?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Mario is alone in his vehicle

[@jesusm2159]

Happy 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣🙏🙏🙏🙏🥳🥳

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Happy New Year 🎊

[@elienader]

I particularly enjoyed this video as I am well accustomed with the route you took. 40 km/h, on the Dix30 jct and all the way to Atwater: you must not have made many friends on that December day haha. why was the restriction to Atwater exit specifically? is it because the Champlain bridge is Federal vs. Provincial routes restrictions?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Honestly I can’t answer that. I just read the conditions they give me!

[@elienader]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 Great video as usual. I'm really enjoying your channel. Thanks for sharing.

[@nspro931]

What is that thing in your right hand, I didn't think you had one of those

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

I changed trucks last summer. Back to a stick!

[@jerryvandyke9216]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407stick / auto what do You like best. 🇨🇦😎

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

@jerryvandyke9216 I prefer a manual. But there are some great automatics out there and I’m not going to completely bash them. Both have pros and cons. It mostly comes down to personal preference.

[@nathanwoods1533]

Since I started watching your videos I want to become a truck driver and do over size work

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

It’s a challenging career that will always keep you busy!

[@adrianvazquez6142]

Took how long to deliver?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

4 weeks from the time I left home

[@jefflewis6331]

Thanks for a good ride. A relatively easy day compared to Pennsylvania's back roads, huh? Did I miss the segment from Harford north on I-81, or did you not upload anything? Jeff

[@fordhipo]

Great job folks

[@VideosByAl]

Thanks for braking the video into smaller segments.

[@ms-mac521]

👍👍👍

[@ccfdb1992]

How many days was this trip ? Week or more ?

[@andrep8287]

4 weeks, counting back to the day Doug left home

[@ccfdb1992]

@@andrep8287 wow a load that takes a month to haul that’s mind blowing but with curfews and weekend restrictions in some states. I guess it doesn’t take much for a trip to take that long.

[@seagullsbtn]

Mario is a great Co-driver. Stick a camera in his F150 sometimes so we see his view. Thanks.

[@go_rizzo_grow]

5:35 you stay in the the white lines better than most cars do.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

🤣

[@francoisfortin5826]

Bonne année le grand!!!!! amuse-toi bien!!!!!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Bonne année 🎊

[@mostlyinterested1016]

Hey Doug, Happy New Year, mon ami. Chapeau to the Police SUV that stopped the jackass from zooming up in your blind-spot. Have a great 2025 and I look forward to your next adventures. Bonne Annee!

[@ProgWork1]

That car was effectively two lanes over and in front of/faster than the truck. Then the police got emotional 🤷‍♂️

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Happy New Year 🎊

[@Dornacgove]

@@ProgWork1 The moment you're casually merging to a highway half a mile in front of the oversize, and suddenly police jump a curb to brake check you 😅

[@mostlyinterested1016]

@@ProgWork1 Undertaking a LEO with his lights on usually provokes that kind of reaction.

[@ProgWork1]

@@Dornacgove hello friend, it's nice meeting a real one out here in the wild. Have a nice Sunday! ☺️

[@lisab3396]

🍁🍁 Beautiful! Travelled most of Canada on business and pleasure. Most of us learn to appreciate Truckers, give them extra room and a bit of respect! Sadly, there are inexperienced, impatient, arrogant and plain stupid truckers "AND" Civilian Drivers on the road. 1) Surely this must play on your mind to be driving soo slow?? 2) Surely this speed and gear ratio much be hard on the engine and transmission? 3) I'm confused on why you have Police Escort to Montreal, but not into and through Montreal??? 👍👍👍 Interesting package you had there. An Intercooler of some kind???

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Correct! A gas chiller used in gas collection at waste dumps. The speed restriction was only entering the city and we only had the police escort to control traffic and make sure we respect the speed restriction

[@MadMax-yq9ix]

what other language are you speaking? french?

[@MadMax-yq9ix]

should invest in a 360 degree camera that we can move and look around with on youtube

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Yes French from Quebec

[@sergebrunet4218]

Bonne et heureuse annee ! 🤠

[@Allemoc]

Grüsse aus der Schweizer Alpen. Wieder ein tolles Video. Danke dir dafür! Hoffe bist gut in 2025 gekommen. Eine frage hab ich. Am ende des Video hast Du einen Schutzhelf auf die es hier so nicht gibt. Finde die so cool und würde mich über einen link freuen wo es die gibt. Alles gute und gut fahrt auf all deinen wegen

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

www.etsy.com/ca/shop/BagRBuck

[@Allemoc]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 Danke

[@andrep8287]

@Allemoc....es guets Neuss zrügg i d'Schwyzeralpe.....diräkt vo Alaska (PEI....die chlinschti Provinz a dr Oschtchüschte vo Kanada)....alles Gueti und bllib Xund

[@Allemoc]

@@andrep8287 Danke Dir, DIr au alles gute und e gsundi guuti ziet

[@micheldavid184]

Est-ce que la sûreté du Québec charge des frais pour escorté le trajet ?

[@andrep8287]

rien n'est gratuit dans les services gouvernementales.... 😂 et oui, la SQ charge un certain montant par véhicule et policier....est les éscorts doivent être reserver un certain nombre d'heure d'affaires à l'avance.

[@iamReddington]

What is the reason for one escort speaking English and the other doesn't'?

[@jcataclisma]

🤩🤩🤩💪💪💪👍👍

[@superwillbob]

La limite de 40 kph entre le 10/30 et Atwater, y’a une raison spécifique?

[@ghostridershd53]

Combien de temps ton voyage lucky?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

J’étais parti 4 semaines total

[@ghostridershd53]

A Oui, un beau voyage. Tu vends des casquettes avec ton logo lucky? Merci tes réponses 👌👍

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

@ghostridershd53 à suivre! Je veux changer le logo pour incorporer mon nouveau camion

[@ghostridershd53]

Si oui, car je serai intéressé.

[@ghostridershd53]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 d accord ça marche. Merci pour ta réponse. Je fais la collection des casquettes des personnes que je regarde sur youtube. Comme pepe s et sunset trucker. A bientôt pour une nouvelle vidéo lucky.

[@terwilliger1946]

Starting 2025 out right! Be safe!

[@BobOBob]

Your police escort appears to believe in error on the side of caution. As do I.

[@marcgregory9627]

Excellent I drive a concrete mixer for eastern ontario ready mix in hawkesbury ontario not too far from you

[@ThumperKJFK]

[@marksherman9578]

You need new flags in the front of your truck

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Wow wow big spender 🤑

[@fascistpedant758]

Bonne Annee Gros Nez!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Bonne année 🎊

[@lucsurmon2623]

Bonne année 2025 !!!🎉

[@Twobeers1]

It's been 35yrs since the last time I was in Montreal, from your video it looks like the roads have not improved at all. Just sayin

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

For a city that is 90% under construction I don’t know what they are improving 🤣

[@gwharton68]

Always a great video. Its nice to see idiot drivers in other parts of the country beside Southern California.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

The myths about Canadians being kind and courteous is old. We have our share of the “me first” now