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[@wirnet2084]

Anybody that watches your video's knows that you can back a trailer in with the best of them! We head into the spots too sometimes. Cheaper to fix a trailer than to replace a hood! Stay safe!!

[@brucesetter8724]

I like to pull in also if the right spot is available, I’ve had my hood, mirrors, bumper hit by swinging trailers and that is a giant time waster.

[@ronalddunham4746]

Anyone giving grief about driving in parking doesn't own their truck or hasn't watched how terrible some drivers are at backing. Big fan Dan, I've learned a lot from your videos.

[@jackdumas9563]

Yep, been across i40 a bunch of times, spent a few days because of a truck accident and deep snow back in the early 90’s - I use to work for a company that a driver used his Jake brake in the yard, the owner was standing outside with the shop manager- and he asked him what that noise was. And he told him, and he told the shop manager to turn them All Off, he said he only wants drivers that can drive anywhere without one, then I’ll put them back in so they know I appreciate them. And I understand- drivers abuse them a lot - I’ve been down a lot of mountains without one- including Jacobs ladder, the Cabbage, Donners pass, Black mountain, are just a few. 4th of July pass, is another- I’ve run all the lower 48 states for that company- without a jake brake. Believe Me, you check those Brakes, All the Time, I carried my wrench in my back pocket. I knew a few drivers that had clips on there’s that clipped on there keys. And yes you can drive down a mountain a 1000 times to slow, but drive to fast once. It’s a Scary feeling to push on the peddle and it feels mushy. You have a death grip on the steering wheel and the seat - I’m a Rocking Chair rocker now. I feel sorry and say a prayer for the ones out there now. God Bless, y’all stay Safe. 🤠🐾♥️🙏🏻🇺🇸🌲🍀🦨

[@wildbill5126]

Dan, I saw you in NC, we were going in the opposite direction, and I had no CB, but got a big smile when I saw you. I was picking up my grandaughter up at Parris Island, 1 of our Nations newest Marines. It was cool seeing you finally, Safe travels Sir.

[@FTW60]

DAN THATS WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT DRIVER, YOUR ALWAYS THINKING AHEAD. DONT WORRY ABOUT WHAT PEOPLE THINK WHERE YOU PARK.

[@drumsrlife71418]

I dont blame u Dan for pulling into a spot. I do it to keep someone from banging into the truck. If ur going to hit anything, hit the trailer, save the truck.😂

[@billupstateny9151]

Don't hit either one 🇺🇸🗽👌🚛

[@drumsrlife71418]

@@billupstateny9151 true 👍

[@gregthompson995]

Great to see the colors starting to change! Nice ride through the mountains

[@SketchyTrash]

I’m watching this while parked at a Flying J in Ontario. I drove in the spot. You won’t get any grief from me.

[@onetuliptree]

Thanks for the view! Stay safe!

[@reggiehowze1891]

When you jump off I-40 to get on I-26 towards Asheville, North yyou have some steep grades heading to Columbia, South Carolina.

[@darylthisdelle7702]

Dan Dan the professional flat deck man. I would imagine most of your comments from viewers on you pulling in and not backing in is mostly from people who are not drivers of semi’s. Most have never been in the parking area for trucks and never get to see how unprofessional some of the semi drivers are. Every year there are more trucks on the road and more drivers just getting into trucking and don’t have a lot of experience yet. Yup I did that one time, drove down the hill to fast. It was a very scary experience and I never repeated that again. Driving 20 miles per hour slower for 5 minutes never hurt anyone, but driving faster has killed so many. Another great video Dan. Have a great and a safe day. Happy trails and happy motoring.

[@WildeGreg]

My old stomping grounds. Grew up just north of Asheville, NC. Live west of Knoxville TN now. Drove I40 Pigeon River and Old Fort Mountain near Black Mountain hundreds of times. There used to be a lot of wrecks on Old Fort Mountain in the 70s/80s. Loved seeing it through your windshield. Safe travels.

[@KentWiggins]

I grew up in Hendersonville NC. I used to run the gorge twice a day. I had a regular run to Greenville TN. Good words of wisdom about the hills, stay safe.

[@freedomfan4272]

I was born and raised in Hendersonville now live in Rutherford county.

[@markhobby7481]

Wishing you a profitable and safe trip Dan!

[@Oheeeoh]

I remember back in the 70's when I was too young to ask any prying questions, my dad drove a truck for Empire (local CAT dealer) that had a weird hydraulic brake that Caterpillar was using on their engines at the time. His Peterbuilt/Cummins had a Jake brake, but the truck he drove with the Cat had a different setup for engine braking. Good to see that Caterpillar ended up just using the Jake brake instead of their own engine braking system.

[@williamfrancis2327]

I was taught back in day to go down a steep grade in the gear you topped the grade.

[@benjaminhernandez4285]

I’ve gone down I5 N grapevine too fast (80mph) lost brakes once I don’t wNt to do that again

[@Muncy62]

Of all the KZbin channels I subscribe to, Super Dan, you are still my favorite after all these years! Thank you for what you do for America as a trucker & thank you for entertaining your viewers!

[@jeanetteschwab9944]

Love riding shotgun watching the beautiful mountains.❤

[@PTucker0864]

Hey Super Trucker.....haven't watched any trucking stuff for a long time. Too many lazy trucker gurus out there. I always enjoyed your content. Truck is still churning along I see......with a hard working driver behind the wheel.....no nonsense. 👍

[@miketravels]

Only once too fast. Great words of wisdom, regardless of terrain

[@chickenbuttdeluxe]

I've been up and down the Pigeon River Gorge SO MANY times that it's like my driveway.. my SLALOM driveway.. 🤣🤣...

[@timothyhogan557]

You are the ultimate professional! I’m not a truck driver but have a tremendous respect for what you drivers do every day. Keep up the great work!

[@steveallen2681]

Dan , your truck sounds great coming down that grade

[@scottycollins1829]

Gr8 Wisdom & Advice Mr Dan!!!!!!😎🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🇺🇸💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰

[@danmetcalf7184]

I know what you mean Dan. I just retired in August just shy of 50 years over the road. I too would nose in just to protect my hood. Seen too many of them crunched up sideways by the all too common “steering wheel holders “. Be safe, I wish we could have met, I think we would have been friends. God Bless!!

[@moondog3162]

Dan, I was on my way to the Mayberry truck show, Friday up in Mt airy NC, passing through hickory and looked over and what did I see.....yep, a BIG orange Pete getting off I 40 west onto 321south.....I said, hey, there's super trucker Dan👏👏👏..... awesome getting to see your truck👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻....stay safe

[@dougsigman4724]

I always pull in when I can. Quieter and like you say it protects your truck!👍

[@rolfsinkgraven]

Good too park safe, too many "accidents"on those parkings, nice video again Dan.

[@jamessimms415]

Safe Travels. Love ❤️ ❤️ ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Miss Bailey. Give her a hug, smooches, & scratches behind both ears. She who must be obeyed..

[@ernielansford8710]

Big rig RVs LOVE pull ins.

[@Doug-gp2qw]

I nose into a parking spot occasionally. Usually for the quiet but sometimes for the view.

[@michaelolenick4078]

The runaway ramps in WV on 68 go uphill with deep gravel.

[@danielbrott406]

Enjoyed this Video Dan. That is my old stomping grounds. I was born and raised in Asheville, NC. That mountain you called Black Mountain is actually called Old Fort Mountain. Safe travels!

[@davidpotter7484]

Stabbing the brakes to slow down generates an incredible amount of heat. Takes a loooong time to cool off. Right gear, and light steady brake pressure, if needed. The old guy who taught me 30 plus years ago told me, then demonstrated. Had both of our trailer brakes start smoking from stabbing them to slow down. Took over a half hour to stop smoking, and if we would have stopped, they would have caught fire. A very important lesson.

[@johnshifflet6707]

Safe trucking for you & Bailey. Hello Teresa.

[@michaelwilder9231]

Road Ranger X 100A Springfield, Illinois. Star 66 Restaurant, very good food,good size lot by the train tracks,one of my favorite truckstops.

[@Warped65er]

Missed opportunity to Jake Brake in the tunnels. Thx for the vid.

[@greglammers9905]

Thanks for the videos Dan, it’s a beautiful country we live in!

[@geraldlessard7446]

Thanks for the video, Dan. The Gorge was a good test for your suspension rebuild. Safe travels!!!

[@michaelrocker9000]

You passed by my house. I am about 1 hour south of i-40 and i was in Asheville on Monday. Small world. You and Bailey stay safe.

[@freedomfan4272]

I live about 30 minutes from old fort in rutherford county. I was born and raised in Hendersonville

[@bigpaddy8363]

Keep it working Pal,👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@d.c.barker]

Nice job on using the Jake brake...I can see the leaves are starting to change...Fall is my favorite time of the year. 🍂🍁 Give Bailey an extra doggie treat. 🐕 You're the professional so pull straight into that parking spot and get some rest...stay safe out there. 😎👍

[@robertduffin455]

Brilliant video of the scenery of the American countryside Thanks for all time and videos of a professional owner operator you stay safe 🌵🇬🇧👍

[@PenelopePeppers]

I thought that sign said "Old Fart" 😂🤣😆

[@thewatchmen4920]

Thank you Dan. Safe Travels 🇺🇲 🚛 💨 💨 💨 💨

[@dashhoundlover2837]

GOOD MORNING FROM FL ITS SATURDAY ! DAN MAN BEAUTIFUL RIDE TO DAY WOW THE CHANGING OF THE COLORS ! BE BLESSED STAY SAFE ! 👊✊👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@gtnoslp]

Gotta incorporate some RV levelers on the truck for those times when ya got park on unlevel surfaces! 😉

[@freedomfan4272]

Dan i been a viewer for many years and you wasn't but about 45 minutes from where I live when you went down old fort is what us locals call it. A driving test I took in jan 2019 for a job required that I go down and back up old fort a long with some city driving.

[@brianbridle951]

Visited Ashville in 2006 then did the trail along the mountains to Cherokee/Galintburg/Pirgien Fordge and back to I40. Base was 60mile south of Memphis at the time. Now of course it's Tupelo.

[@johnnyfair]

drove through that gorge friday on my way to Cherokee😊

[@cynnail395]

This week you've gone through two of the most beautiful areas . I- 70 through Utah and Colorado , then the gorge in Tenn and NC. Show more road.

[@billm5433]

Thanks Dan for sharing your videos and experiences with us. I really enjoyed the view coming down the mountain.

[@krisbeedle2818]

Enjoy watching your videos, safe travels Dan

[@StanDieckmann-xh8ti]

I wondered about pulling in also because of backing out into the driveway of the truck stop, but protecting your hood makes perfect sense. I was an o/o many years ago and when it is yours, you think totally different than when you drive someone else’s. Brilliant Super Trucker Dan! I have been in the trucking industry for almost 50 years, only 15 as a driver, and I see you do very few stupid things or things without a reason.

[@donniehodge2548]

Another good one Dan KEEP ON TRUCKIN 🚛🇺🇲👏🐘

[@Jesse-le9bh]

Thanks. The gorge is a beautiful drive when the leaves change. Blessings

[@charliewomble4654]

My first time down black mountain was at night back in 1984. We didn't have Jake brakes in the trucks...it would've be better during the day.

[@davidgriffin14]

That's some beautiful country.

[@freedomfan4272]

🤫 we have enough ppl moving into this part of the state from other States. The cost of living is getting ridiculous around here.

[@dennismckown4951]

think i mentioned about keeping a level so i know which way to lay my head, when i park for the night. don't like sleeping with my feet higher than my head, my head tends to get stuffy in the morn and i'd have to pop a pill to get rid of the stuffiness

[@charlesyell6318]

Trucked down that mountain many times. Rugh without a jakebrake.

[@albertmartin6298]

Great work my friend and you guys have a wonderful weekend

[@LoneWolf-kl2oy]

I run the gorge and Black Mountain often. Good stuff!

[@charlesandsandrafox2655]

Grew up in Asheville NC been in Charlotte last 50 years been up an down that mountain in Black Mountain 3 or 4 hundred times. Good job.

[@thistruckerslife]

My last time through the Gorge I was 14’ wide

[@DymondzTrucking1962]

The man that trained you gave you solid advice. I always pull into the spot if I can back straight out you can hit the trailer. The trailers are a lot cheaper to fix.

[@lyleschnitzler9120]

The Grapevine and Cabbage Patch were my favorite grades. I had a newer Freightshaker so I didn't get the deep rumble but still enjoyed keeping her reined in on the steep parts,.

[@BrianLarmay]

I used to run from Wi to Black mountain dedicated. I miss running it. 25E is a nice byway to avoid all the big road traffic. Now its Wi down to Houston every week:(

[@beven117]

Best trucking channel on you tube!

[@freedomfan4272]

Truckingwithschmidt is also good. He's a old trucker still using paperlogs and driving a older KW 900

[@franciscosandiego3026]

Keep them coming from the imperial county California 👍👍🇺🇲 stay safe brother

[@Buehr99]

Wow what beautiful country!! Thanks for taking us along Safe travels for you and Bailey!!

[@BKLaz72]

Ran through that area a couple of weeks ago.

[@im_not_mad]

Tree leaves 🍁 are starting to turn!

[@nathaneller2268]

Hickory’s my hometown! Had to bring the hauler to talladega for the race this weekend or I’d of bought you a cup of coffee

[@tomm4423]

I'm 77, dependng which way i roll, ...i can feel my own tanks draining one side to t'other. ...~Buen Camino~

[@clfhnt]

The CAT sounds great up there in the mountains. Another good one Dan thanks!!!😄😄

[@leonardmsl68]

Hammer down and safe travels.

[@MrJim0823]

Thanks Dan

[@glenevans1527]

Wish u could’ve swung by the Mayberry truck show this weekend in Mt Airy Nc!! Would love to seen your truck and met you Dan!!

[@cwop100]

Welcome to Hickory, Dan, sorry I missed you. Enjoyed the ride down Black Mountain, always a thrill. Have been enjoying your videos for years. Hurry back!

[@woody6773]

Few more trees than the virgin river gorge.

[@joepoppenhagen5694]

Thanks for the ride Dan. Loved it!

[@dennismckown4951]

this is nothing compared to the downhill on I-5 north into Medford, Ore. then all those "little hills" after till you get to Springfield then it flattens out for a smoothe run to Portland and up into Seattle.

[@reginaldray5437]

You need to try coming down fancy gap in north Carolina . It’s fun as hell if you have a three stage Jake break . Coming up it sucks slow moving . Lucky you’re a flat bed driver on a windy day you may see dry vans flipped over .

[@kens.3729]

If it has to do with Pooping, it’s a Serious Matter and it’s a Good Load to Haul across the Country. 😬👍

[@ahson2465]

All Excellent points throughout this video. Your downhill methods a spot on. I'd much rather have my trailer hit them my hood. Thanks for information.You're "Dan the Man".

[@AlexJones0316]

No trucks in the left lane. Lol. If you go too slow below that 50mph, I'm going past you, but i do respect that 35mph down Black Mountain whether I'm loaded or empty.

[@marte1a256]

Much love dan

[@terryanderson4366]

Many thanks for the mountain ride along!!!!!!!! I have been in the Smokies twice. One of my most memorable.

[@charlessommers7218]

Good show . Be safe. 😊

[@chrispollard4331]

I’ve been tired for a couple years now!

[@psg6314]

Have a safe trip and keep up the good work God bless from GA

[@dennismckown4951]

i went thru there once during the winter, roads were clear at the time, but i'd heard the snow can get deep and drift a lot during a wind blow.

[@bretroberts5013]

That's a beautiful ride from Winchester down through the mountains, but that Gorge can get rough in a winter Snowstorm.

[@robertclark9]

Damn right I’d pull in when I could! I can’t count how many times I’ve had mirrors torn off, body damage to the hood, and scraped up bumpers from guys pulling out in the middle of the night. Sadly, not every driver out there is a pro.

[@robertblake7145]

Enjoyed your trip down the hills. Welcome to NC! Lincolnton NC is 20 miles from my home. You are a safe driver and Post great videos. Bob

[@raylamz9868]

Dan, next time you run Monteagle mountain, can you video it ? Thanks be safe

[@johnvanpoppel5559]

Great video Dan .

[@robertristinge4385]

Almost looks like the Alps here in the old world.

[@byronmoon8351]

I used to pull in like that to so I wouldn't hear trucks with reefers.