Trucking 77,560 lbs In Insanely Steep Mountains

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[@unclebobo6030]

Hi how's it going watching from Broomfield Colorado

[@nobs8124]

In freightliner cascadia you can set the cruise control whit the engine brake and the truck won’t catch much speed

[@terrynicoll5443]

I was getting butterflies watching you drive down that mountain road. It was so nice of that gentleman to help you park.

[@chrisreeves9820]

The right lane going up is the truck climbing lane. Always get over in those and you must turn on your 4-ways going 45 or less

[@Matt-hh2ye]

2 months into my trucking career and Ive done this everyday. 80,000 in a truck not geared for hills. It's an art that I'm still learning

[@ChapzinoTheDon]

How you doing on your parking 2 months in?

[@JohnB-bp6pe]

Try using your down hill assist . To use it just put the jake break at 1 and press the cruise control -button and the truck will hold which ever speed you want going down hill. If you’re really heavy suggest to put jake break at 2 to hold speed better.

[@FaZeredemption3]

@@chrisreeves9820 freightliners have a feature that makes the jakes much more powerful and holds whatever speed you set it to. Its Called hill decent control. It makes mountains a breeze

[@LaciPetersonsGhost]

Set your cruise 6 mph lower than what you want to go and it will hold. My 2023 Cascadia handled 43k lbs like that all day out west. That and/or learn to use hill assist. Works really well.

[@RiverRatWA57]

I did basically the same thing, did OTR in the lower 48, I'd go slower and much more cautiously in the winter.

[@conleyyoakum4784]

Alex I enjoy your videos tremendously! I appreciate your conscientious driving and I actually got mad at your friend a few videos back when he yelled at you for using your turn signal in a truck parking lot! I used to have my grandkids laugh at me for the same thing and I would tell them my job was to let everyone know what my vehicle was going to do. I yell at drivers myself who get in to the turn lane on an interstate and a few feet from the actual exit flip on their turn signal for a couple of blips before they actually turn! Love your videos, your meals, your life goals and I’m envious of your youth because I want to be like you! Praying for your safety with every mile you travel

[@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY]

I know what you mean when drivers flip their turn signal on last second when taking an exit. then they just slam on their brakes effectively brake checking you. I learned to just take it slow and keep 6 seconds following distance. that way if they do that it won't matter to me because I'm so far back

[@anthonyp7008]

Manual and jake break is the way to do that terrain,not a fan of the automatic,can’t control your speed as well as manual and you ride brakes more ,but you made it safely that’s what counts 👍👍👍

[@keithh8149]

Actually not totally true if one actuality knows how to drive an automatic 🤦‍♂️

[@billfryer5911]

I use my jake brake and switch it to manual if I need to. Don't wear out my brakes much at all. I have no problems controlling my descents in my automatic.

[@antigravity1669]

where can you even find a manual these days?

[@AceSmoke662]

@@antigravity1669 not at the mega fleets

[@snaprifice]

As far as automatics go, I've only used freightshaker 12's and 13's. There's nothing wrong with them for mountain work. Grab the manual override and it's a paddle shift. All the control you could possibly want. All of the principles are the same. It's physics. Weight be weight, gear reduction be gear reduction.

[@smartass5599]

Alex you're one of the most cautious truck drivers I've ever seen a lot of truck drivers can learn something from you it's a good thing

[@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY]

lol if everyone drove like me the entire American economy would be at a slowdown because I drive SLOW. I like to say I drive like how grandpa walks. hahaha. but on a serious note yes I'm an overly cautious driver. I try to drive with 6 seconds following distance and with an opening in the lane to my left. I like the open space around me

[@smartass5599]

​@@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY I left the comment last night about you using your Jake brake more it would help you going downhill using your engine brake you wouldn't have to use your service brake hardly at all it must have got deleted lol

[@Tyronewiggums1]

No he’s a hazard lol

[@belfastbornstephen]

Nice to see some good guys willing to help out parking

[@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY]

yeah both of them were very helpful. they could've just stayed in their truck and enjoyed their time off from probably working a 10-12hr shift (as a lot of truckers do) but instead they decided to help their fellow trucker. nice guys. I remember when I was a brand new trucker I had my headlight go out and had no idea how to change it. I went into the repair shop to ask them to change it for me and an old time trucker sitting in the waiting room came out, helped me buy the correct bulb and helped me install it. there's still a lot of good truckers out here

[@deemacha1962]

Was the savings of $15 really worth all that bull shit?

[@ThatCheetosGuy79]

What you did at 4:04 is really bad… you can get into an accident like that. I know it gets annoying dealing with 4 wheelers all day but you should have just let him pass. A lot of cars will happily accelerate and get into an accident in a situation like that and then come the lawsuits. Be careful out there.

[@scottied67]

He should be fired for that, that is straight up road rage right there, using his truck as a bully weapon.

[@ronwells7134]

good job Alex you are one heck of a operator

[@Xantrocity]

I drove through there recently the mountains are no joke couldn’t wait to get out of there

[@ryanhough6050]

Nitro West Virginia. I will never stop there again. Absolute nightmare of a parking lot after 530

[@Brisketclown]

Amazing I like the fact that you stay safe and not allow the traffic around you to dictate your safety.

[@Creativetruths]

I have not even finished watching your video. I’m at the 15:56 point. Already very impressed with the fact that you are trying to park in that tricky space. Don’t even know if you made it…but I’m very very impressed. I sure hope I become that good of a truck driver one day! 😊

[@brianbogan8499]

I just started trucking (still in training) and I was just in this road yesterday with 75k under me. It’s intimidating but manageable. The problem is the other drivers not respecting the cushion up front and making things more stressful.

[@DarrkMane]

Or the dummies riding behind you as well.

[@ezekiel4633]

Why didn't you let the truck pass on your left at 4:03 and drove him off the road?

[@harleyhawk7959]

if he doesn't know what differential temp gauges are, pretty certain he also wears sandles. his lane departure alarm goes off way too often.

[@manco828]

He's a newbie.

[@joshuaadams9202]

I live near Clarksburg WV. Go down a hill 1 gear lower than you went up it.👍 here

[@rabbigrape]

You just went thru my biggest fear of becoming a trucker: fully loaded coming down a mountain. But thank you for showing how its done. ❤

[@vincestone5465]

Straight up bro. That’s why I haven’t gone otr. Sticking to home every other day. Salute to the drivers who do that

[@brianbogan8499]

@@vincestone5465it’s really not too bad. I just started OTR and we cover everything east of Texas. I’ve been up and down these mountains in VA/WV a lot and you get a feel for it quick. Wintertime is a different story. I haven’t experienced that yet.

[@IFlyMileHigh]

​@brianbogan8499 just drove from Cali to PA fully loaded it's not that bad just drive slow and take it easy. Had to drive down i70 in Colorado with rain at night and snow during the day. Same thing in the mountains of PA on i80. It's scary but just take it slow and if there's no other vehicles nearby feel free to use both lanes to save your brakes a little work.

[@urquidi91]

Actually not really, using your brake like that on a hill gonna cause to heat them up and then you won’t have breaks and gonna crash, the more better way is putting it into manual mode ( if it’s an automatic transmission) go to a low gear like 10-11 and use the jake break, that way you’re not using your breaks like this guy!

[@GLA741]

Fr! 💯 he's covered 2 of my fears if I become a our trucker, braking down hill and tryna park in a nearly full truck stop as I'm well aware trucks stops are to few in between. Not enough infrastructure to support truckers and forced to do creative parking.

[@123kingtez]

Hey Alex you inspired me to become a truck driver , I want a hat and shirt that say GO!! GO!! , like the way you say it to your truck when you getting on the freeway and it’s going too slow😂😂 but keep trucking big homie love and peace

[@TruckingSasquatch]

I’ll give you props going down the hill, very good not riding your brakes all engine brake very good

[@CorneliusSRT8]

Looks like you’re on I-64. That’s a fun ride …. 😰 … you could’ve stopped in Beckly WV and showered.

[@Tyronewiggums1]

DEFINITION OF STEERING WHEEL HOLDER

[@debbieroyal1728]

I knew it, cause it looks like the mountains of home,just hold on. Godspeed.

[@Flynnyr]

West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee have a ton of hills like that. Be careful!

[@yvesbelanger5443]

18% hill at manic 5 dam in canada

[@wade3660]

I would like to some longer videos but definitely enjoy watching

[@MusicHandsAbrupt]

Yes, I’ll never forget my time on Donners Pass and The Cabbage Patch, ugh!! Just use those jakes and stay safe!!

[@emkay9508]

Dude. . . Just pay for parking 😅 Sometime you gotta just eat it.

[@Rob-ik2cv]

The mountains of West Virginia are steep and long...It is a challenge in 4 wheelers, I cannot imagine the challenge it must be to drive with 18 wheels.

[@alexp6313]

You are way too scared to be driving a semi truck. This automatics are easy as hell to go downhill. Set the cruise and put the jakes on lvl3 you never need to touch the brakes. You are an accident waitting to happen. Good Luck!

[@bigjohnnelson2613]

You got that right,driver.

[@FaZeredemption3]

Facts. I got a 2023 cascadia, mountains are a breeze.

[@David-ce7hg]

Maybe they should start putting bathroom and showers in semi trucks. Wet bath

[@tacticalcharlie4696]

Bring it under 50 where the truck is on 9th gear so the jake brake grabs that 3rd gear and you won’t have to use your brakes almost none I went through idaho lookout pass at 79k and barely had to use my brakes

[@kobbycrentsil2859]

Great video, I have taken an interest in trucking, and I have decided to pursue it. Your videos give me insight as to what life on the road looks like. I have a question though, why don't truck and trailers have tech like reverse cameras and parking sensors considering the fact that these vehicles are large and difficult to maneuver especially with a trailer attached? one would think tech like these would be more beneficial to trucks than cars.

[@roylewis5619]

Never say what U want do because U will fact !!!.

[@jerrybohringer4894]

That is for trucks with drum breaks they will catch fire.

[@PerspectivePossibilities]

I'm a rookie driver & I'm ngl, I'm dreading having to do this.... 😅

[@iltis1985]

parking in fuel aisle ?

[@ClassicMatt_TV]

You’re doing fine, don’t let these negative comments get to you.

[@captng]

I'll park there....what they gonna say?? The sign read "no parking"

[@arturoramirez6776]

You will never touch your breaks

[@raphaelszok8561]

why aren't you using your jake break?

[@TruckingSasquatch]

He is it’s just quiet lol

[@TruckingSasquatch]

Listen to the engine rev up that’s all engine brake my freightliner is a lil louder but he is using it

[@mattie9488]

Because the engine brakes itself down the hill

[@johngaudet6316]

Yes, new trucks especially Detroit engine have a weak and very quieter jake. Sometimes cannot tell its working.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Why didn't you pay attention he did,

[@Arnas0827]

Yeah I know that road it’s not fun they were fixing a wall last time someone rolled a truck you can see the scrape from the roll and damage to the wall separating both sides. Yeah lol I parked at the pilot there most of them are reserved 😂 by 3pm it’s full usually

[@michaelwhisenton1440]

That's your differential oil temp not your brake temp. If your braking is affecting it they are way to hot. Plus ambient temp will affect it. But that is normal operating range.

[@scottied67]

The brakes can handle upwards of 800 plus degrees. It is embarrassing that he has 600k viewers who hang on his every word.

[@ernestsanchez4865]

I can't hear the Jake brakes!

[@johnradcliff9973]

Hey Alex, you're basically in my backyard Virginias and Carolinas. I got my new truck up to 79 two days ago, Monday I have a surprise for you.

[@nickbeckham14]

Well if your heavy and u hit 55 and you break down to 50 it won't take but 3. Or 4 seconds to hit 55 again goin down a hill boss, your still gunna heat your breaks up and btw it's called "stab" breaking...you shouldn't have to hit your breaks at all, use your Jake's catch the right gear ahead of time and let it ride

[@arturoramirez6776]

Sat your cruise in 8 gear it will hold it at 35 miles a hour

[@mrwilson7617]

Cool to see another driver willing to help instead of just recording someone screwing up and putting it on Bonehead Truckers.

[@laurenkruse7175]

I didn’t know you posted on Wednesday it’s usually Tuesday and Friday

[@joshlansford1706]

You do realize that people pay for those "RESERVED" parking spots ahead of time so they are guaranteed a parking spot when they get there and by parking there without paying you are not only screwing over the driver who already payed for that spot but also technically stealing a service.

[@Matts_Presentations]

He doesn't care about that. Obviously. However, I'm still trying to figure out if he's being sarcastic about anything he says. He was going to park in a spot with a yellow curb, and a no parking sign, until he determined he might get hit. That was the only concern. I've been watching a few of his videos over the past couple of days, and I'm a little amazed how unobservant he is. But again, it may be sarcasm.

[@kennethspencer5863]

alex what happened to GOAL. in training school everyone forgets or thinks there to good. ❤

[@johnradcliff9973]

Hey Alex, I was in South Carolina yesterday waiting to deliver, the middle bay was clear, this cop pulled in the spot, this not-so SWIFT driver just backed in without paying attention and crunch! I have it all on video too! I was late for my delivery, I was laughing so hard!

[@kobbycrentsil2859]

hahahaha

[@zx1200]

You shouldn't tap your brakes like that man! Find the gear you need, engine brake and tap the accelerator to maintain speed! And the parking was easy just like the guy told you man, I don't know if you did it for show or what but avoid blind side parking as much as you can! Remember, find the right gear going down and in most cases is the same gear you used to go up! Keep it up, good work....

[@Sharpie88643]

Flick the engine brake on mate and roll down it

[@georgeesquivel8623]

Why don't you just let craw without keeping heating your breaks???you 50- 55 mmmmmm

[@truckingnerd9968]

Never blind side too many possibilities for errors

[@marcelousmorgan2459]

Hey Alex, I am a new subscriber and have recently watched your adventures you have been on all around the United States you have inspired me to get my CDL license as well hope you keep up the great videos and safe travels

[@luigi880]

hi Alex, why the dashboard sometimes its turning red?

[@adamoldaker8459]

I’m from WV but live in Ohio now. Love it when you ride through, makes me smile and think of home!

[@SpG031]

I was watching this video and everything looked familiar and then it hit me… u in WV my sec home

[@kadarmohamed3878]

I like I’m a grown-up I like to be a truck driver like you I like my dad

[@chicocee2375]

You should also be using your engine brakes also

[@Thebillionair07]

Your the man Alex your the man

[@Chesterbarnes1]

What about the JAKE BRAKES......................are you aware

[@michaelbleckler4379]

If that want to be trucker move his pick up you would of had a spot to park Alex

[@johnbombardier2965]

Use your jake

[@genesismotorcyclegod]

Do you still watch Dave’s channel ? Lol 😂 jw

[@bennettautorepairs]

I like your vids, but tbh I miss Kenny

[@TrueAmericanTrucker]

Never say sorry to swift 😂😂😂😂

[@thatmanbrad6621]

Do this everyday, deliver groceries to tiny stores in WV. Great ride

[@bettyl.m.6309]

Sounds like you might be going to West Virginia

[@kennethspencer5863]

just think 25 to 30 years ago before GPS and cell phones and goolgle maps. quaters and pay phones. and no jake brakes.

[@KenworthT680-o5m]

I remember all of those 37 years with a CDL and still going.

[@linjomay-mayo3612]

Bro could you please tell me what kind of camera u using pleased??

[@brandonmartin8305]

When you bust but she's keeps going 14:00

[@LowLoco771]

Yo! I just seen your 5 min advertisement lol I didn't know u shot a advertisement with GP. I'm like, "Hold on...Is that Alex?!?" Lol nice seeing u doing things like that brotha. U and RWD are inspirations. Keep it up and never stop man. God bless you and every trucker out there!

[@iltis1985]

it's an automatic,,,,figure it out

[@talltrucker2682]

Next time your blindside parking, remove the window shade from the right side sleeper window, you can see perfectly thru the window. FYI 😊

[@GordoAquarium]

or you could just use your jakes bro better on the breaks

[@brandoncox457]

You my good sir are in west Virginia turnpike know for the hills and downhills but WAIT TILL you drive the Colorado mountains in the snow

[@dodobas1]

Looks like the 1970 with an engine brake struggle with 77000. My scania with its retarder + enginebrake will hold 120000 on a 7%slope with no struggle ad all

[@cesaresparza07]

Damnit boy just watched that gp transco truck driver highlight....👍👍👍👌👌☕congrats homie

[@Hellraiser32976]

Alex.. if u went another 5 miles, u would have come to a ta.. with better parking and food than that pilot.. that pilot is ALWAYS a mess

[@Crayster]

I started trucking school and we breen covering the breaking method for going down hills . It’s cool to see it put to action

[@bobbycrapps7685]

there goes a spot next to swift over by the scale

[@Keep-It-Calm]

Just want to say awesome content! Love the backing! ;) I have only been driving for 3 weeks solo on my dedicated route, So pretty much a brand new driver lol! Downhills kinda freak me out a little lol! I have a few 6% grades. Do you ever use the cruise control to just hold you downhill? 65mph I usually set my cruise to 51mph and it holds me at 55 mph. I also use the stab breaking "on the break until 5mph under my safe speed" and then release as you said.

[@papadarkfluff]

Did something similar going through Vail pass loaded with 44k, did five under, and had my engine brake ripping down it didnt have to use my brake much at all.

[@leroymorris6036]

Whats that noise in your cab now and then?

[@nicolaywilhelmsen405]

5% is nothing compeard to 10% in norway 😂 and we can be 52 tonnes on normal roads but highways we can be 62 tonnes and lenght of 25.25 meters

[@bobbycrapps7685]

you pass up that furst parking spot next to prime go back there and park next to prime ok my Guy love your vedioswhen u going to wash up that Heap And trler Ha Ha Ha

[@davekenney3693]

Hi brother great video I am coming to GP on the 30th just wondering do ya get good miles I hope if you have time can you just let me know thanks bud

[@ilangreismann508]

I drive that route pretty much every week, and please don’t use the break pedal that much, is not necessary 😅 Just keep a good speed, downshift before curves and you’ll be good and also just in case that you go to that truck stop again if you just make a u turn, you will be line up to the spot, you don’t need to set up from the scale…

[@BrandonFontenot-s9b]

Hey man I'm going to school and I need some advice about what company's to go with is there anyway possible you could give any advice about what to look for

[@eriknybo4532]

That should have an engine brake and shouldn't have hit the brakes at all going down that hill especially going that slow .... Newer trucks like what you got , you should also be able to set the cruise and when the speed goes 3mph more than what you set the cruise at the engine brake should come on so you don't have hit the brakes like your driving a 1973 Kenworth ... The more you use those brakes the hotter they get and that's when you have problems !

[@jasonblackman1149]

Alex i am a big fan of your channel. Love all your commentary. I've started saying, C'mon man all the time since i started watching you.

[@the34beast64]

You’re such a scared driver Alex