Behind the scenes look as a truck driver in Port of Miami start to finish

Here’s a behind the scenes look at Port of Miami as a truck driver from the time I entered the port till leaving the port, you will see a camera change only 1 of my cameras had night vision, also I edited out my job at the cruise ship and as much time as I could sitting in traffic, for security reasons I edited out the process at commercial vehicle inspection, I want to personally thank you for spending the time to check out my videos, please subscribe Thank you! #truck #truckdriver #portofmiami #cruise
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[@lonistewart3405]

My God! Ya need the patience of a saint to deal with the traffic!

[@WLeon3350]

I definitely agree it pushes my patience I usually turn the music up but when recording I can’t because of copyright, I appreciate you checking out my video I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@victhebric66]

NPC energy.

[@jerrydowse5061]

Same here in UK mate.Even worse since Covid,must be hard earning a living driving like this most days.

[@crasharchive7707]

these are super interesting, thank you for sharing!

[@WLeon3350]

Thank you I appreciate you watching

[@bamadad53]

Awesome video! You sir have the patience of a saint. I became stressed at several times but I never even heard you breathe deeply. This obviously wasn’t your first rodeo. Great driving. Much respect.

[@WLeon3350]

Thank you I appreciate that, no need in getting upset, our day is what we make it and I try to make everyday a great day, takes to much effort getting pissed off and then taking that with me the whole day, I appreciate you watching, thank you

[@vex-e]

Wow just Wow! Thanks for taking us along and showing the port. I wanted to see how things are when the cruise ships are there. That traffic is beyond nuts.

[@WLeon3350]

Your very welcome, I’m glad you enjoyed, thank you for watching

[@atwtravels3309]

Thank you so much for this video! It truly is impressive to see what you do! I am also amazed at how busy the Port of Miami is with so many vehicles and passengers trying to get in and out. Once again, thank you for this and thanks for the work that you do!

[@WLeon3350]

Thank you I appreciate that, yes as a truck driver we encounter many obstacles, including the maze of traffic on the dock, we have to be aware of high tide, low tide so we know If we can fit under the ropes, gangways have low spots we can’t fit under as well, I appreciate you watching, thank you

[@atwtravels3309]

@@WLeon3350 oh very interesting, I did not know that, good to learn something new! thx

[@ryanmarto7107]

Ive been on many cruises and always taken into consideration the sheer amount of logistics and people like you doing gods work on the frontlines to provide a great holiday for all! Thanks

[@WLeon3350]

It’s allot of moving parts to make that quick turnaround, I’m glad you enjoyed, thank you for watching

[@danielkennedy1524]

Nice! Mr. Leonard it is said patience is a virtue. ! well done!

[@WLeon3350]

Thank you I appreciate it, I’m glad you enjoyed the video thanks for watching

[@aimeerobeson5238]

This was such an awesome video. The traffic to get to the dock is insane. The traffic on the dock and the ports also insane. Thanks for taking us along to see Behind the Scenes of the cruise ships. You help to make our vacations great.

[@WLeon3350]

Thank you for watching, I’m glad you enjoyed

[@patricialong61]

Love seeing the ships and you manover your semi in all that narrow space .they never built that port thinking of all the trucks that have to come in and service the ships all they thought of at the time and still do is the MONEY.I would already be insane just from the traffic much less all the stress getting to where you need to be in port.very good driveing and nerves of steel.

[@WLeon3350]

Thank you I appreciate that, ships have gotten bigger and Port of Miami, all ports actually are trying to make it work and it does get challenging, I appreciate you watching and commenting

[@garygilchrist1840]

Amazing you're able to tolerate the cars that don't know where they are going and the congestion in the area you drive through!

[@WLeon3350]

It’s very difficult, wish I could say I get use to it but I don’t, I just try to keep my cool stay happy and not let them ruin my day, thank you for watching

[@yoleenfaerber3275]

More long format content like this, please! Love it, love it!

[@WLeon3350]

I always worry the video is to long and try to edit down without taking away from what’s going on, I’m so glad you loved the long video, thank you for watching, it makes me want to continue making great videos

[@iamReddington]

@@WLeon3350 Long videos are better! The only people who disagree are the low attention span youth of today. lol

[@jimmyjames7809]

I enjoy the long videos. For people like me who struggle with agoraphobia, it really makes it feel as though I'm taking a journey. Thank you for taking the time to share this.

[@grandmother3797]

Wow! beautiful video clip for visiting the Miami huge port thank you so much! 😀

[@WLeon3350]

Your welcome, I’m glad you enjoyed, thank you for watching

[@bennetts-revenge_2]

Just happen to see your channel and thought I would check it out. My husband was a trucker and I have been all over the US. Including Florida Keys. I never realized just how big those cruise ships were! I'm going to check out more of your videos. Really enjoyed this one

[@WLeon3350]

Thank you I really appreciate the kind words, I’m getting older I’m very glad for technology which allows me to document my job, it gives myself my kids and grandchildren something to look back on later in life, I know your husband misses the truck lol, thank you for watching please feel free to message me anytime

[@lidsman2221]

Whatever they are paying you it is not nearly enough to put up with all that mess. Thank you for making my vacation good.

[@WLeon3350]

I agree lol, thank you for watching

[@bobo3034]

I guess this was not the first time you have done this run. You seem quite knowledgeable regarding which lane to be in. Well done.

[@WLeon3350]

Been doing it for several years, yes have to be knowledgeable to rules and regulations of many different agencies including coast guard, I started documenting things to have something to look back on 1 day or my kids after I’m gone, thank you for watching I really appreciate it

[@carlisawilliams5284]

This is great thank you for sharing. You've got me watching. Thank you, and I applaud your dedication to your work.

[@WLeon3350]

Thank you for watching I’m glad you enjoyed

[@markeaston7353]

Greetings from Australia! I've always admired the skills of truck drivers but you sir take it to the next level. Awesome video thanks! By the way, that ship towards the end (MSC Divina) is the one that we are crossing the Atlantic on in April/May so it was great to see a close up of her. Thanks again!!

[@WLeon3350]

That’s so kewl, enjoy your cruise I’m glad you enjoyed thank you for watching

[@petermann8224]

What a great video. You my friend are far more patient than i would be. 😊

[@WLeon3350]

lol comes with age, it’s not worth it letting others ruin my day, I appreciate the comment I’m glad you enjoyed the video

[@johnmayerislovee]

Thank you Mr. Leonard for allowing us to view the chaotic driving patterns large trucks are forced to navigate especially along the dockside road by the ships. I wonder if Miami Dade County Risk Management, the self-insured division for the county has had an opportunity to view this very dangerous driving pattern large trucks are forced to use when making a dockside delivery on turn-around days? Unfortunately its only a matter of time before a serious injury or even a death may occur if this chaos continues. Thanks again!

[@WLeon3350]

I completely agree, and now they have the new ship Icon of the seas, that’s 10 thousand more people leaving the ship and 10 thousand more getting on board, Port of Miami have outgrown themselves, hopefully during the summer changes will be made to the traffic situation, thank you for watching I’m glad you enjoyed

[@francisj.connolly7788]

I like driving in NYC and think that’s okay… I’m stressing out watching this lol.

[@WLeon3350]

That’s funny, I have been to NYC I would say New York is still worst

[@iamReddington]

Whoa, working in a port looks so cool!

[@WLeon3350]

Very high stress but yes fun as well

[@derricklahaie2357]

Another great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@WLeon3350]

Thank you I appreciate it, glad you enjoyed it

[@disneyfan9099]

Wow very cool video! Keep them up!

[@WLeon3350]

Thank you for watching

[@Goonie_Guy]

I have never seen the behind the scenes before. This was a great perspective. Not sure how you guys deal with all the cars cutting in though ;-). After watching a few truck driving videos I'm extra courteous when driving around trucks. TY for your service to our needs.

[@WLeon3350]

Yes the cars are crazy and they cruise ship can’t leave until we finish our job, happens to often the ship leaves late because we are not done, I would rather have the chaotic scene dockside rather deal with the bad driving on the outside, thank you for watching, I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@erniezsigo3926]

Great video,I worked those docks 30 yrs ago does even look familiar.

[@WLeon3350]

Nice, that place is growing really fast, I’m glad I could bring back memories, thank you for watching

[@cynthiahiatt2715]

This was interesting as a frequent cruiser!

[@WLeon3350]

Thank you, I’m so glad you enjoyed

[@marcoscostadasilva2271]

Very good

[@WLeon3350]

Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@glowlewis]

I am on edge for you; great video.

[@WLeon3350]

Glad you enjoyed, thank you for watching

[@AMBTransport]

niceee i just recently purchased my own rig again and want to get back into port work. in south fl

[@WLeon3350]

Haul gas stay away from container work, gas pays really good

[@verajohnson8374]

Truly enjoyed this video. How did you know I watch the ships. Thanks for the behind the scene, been curious about the going on between cruises.

[@WLeon3350]

I see people all the time taking pictures checking out the dock scene, there’s allot going on people can’t see, I’m glad you enjoyed I appreciate you watching and commenting

[@ryanb6093]

you were so close to that green boom lift , omg LOL

[@WLeon3350]

I’m so close to them so much, I think the 1 your talking about had the 2 guys in it, they were trying to get me to go on through but the gangway is to low in that spot, I had to keep telling them pull through so I can get under the middle of the gangway without hitting it

[@robertander1386]

Hey man! How are you doing? Please, make more long videos like this, they're awesome. Thanks a lot!! 😃

[@WLeon3350]

Will do, I was making 1 today then my battery died so hopefully most of the footage was captured, I’ll post probably Tuesday, thank you for watching

[@lehrlingmichael]

wow, really cool!!!

[@WLeon3350]

Glad you enjoyed

[@acsupersport7981]

such an awesome perspective!

[@WLeon3350]

Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed

[@cynthiabinder3730]

Skills 😮

[@WLeon3350]

Thank you I appreciate that

[@fernandopicon8748]

Hola colega traducir al español, saludos 👍

[@WLeon3350]

Hello how are you

[@fatbudgiekillen8997]

Interesting video, great patience demonstrated there! After negotiating the docks,did you pick up or drop iff cargo?

[@WLeon3350]

Thank you, I was picking up oil from the engine room

[@KammiNeko]

So cool!

[@WLeon3350]

I appreciate that, thank you for watching

[@paulolima3040]

Do you speak portuguese⁉️ Me inscrevi no canal, ativei o sino para receber as notificações. Parabéns, belíssimo trabalho Paulo Lima, Salvador, Bahia, Brasil.

[@WLeon3350]

No sorry I don’t, I have to use google translate, thank you for subscribing I’m glad you enjoyed, I have some more videos I’m still editing, hopefully I’ll have up this weekend

[@robingreene8167]

That's crazy traffic

[@WLeon3350]

Yes always every weekend

[@patricialong61]

I want to subscribe but I don't see the place is it in the bottem left hanb of the video? If so then I subscribed 😅

[@WLeon3350]

It’s under the video on the right side, if it doesn’t say subscribe you may have subscribed already, I appreciate you subscribing and checking out my videos

[@more_jello]

Wow, definitely not a job for the timid. Obstacles coming at you in all directions you need your head on a swivel. I hope you have a dash-cam running full-time just for the liability of the next forklift that decides to back into you. Did you offload a pallet at the end there? If so, that was damn fast.

[@WLeon3350]

No I’m actually pulling tanker, I was there getting oil or oily water off the ship, load time was about 2 hours, I edited that out, because of the obstacles our road test to get hired is about 1 to 2 hours long, we get guys 30 plus years experience that we do not accept, this job is definitely not the normal, thank you for watching I appreciate it

[@alant40001]

Are you driving an 18 wheeler or a box truck? Great video!

[@WLeon3350]

18 wheeler, I typically pull tanker trailers but sometimes pull 53 foot box trailers as well, thank you for watching glad you enjoyed

[@underthehall]

I haul fuel in the Midwest. Any idea what fuel those ships take? Is it just dyed diesel?

[@WLeon3350]

They get dyed diesel, they also run on bunker fuel which is a very thick tar like oil, they have to burn diesel in U.S. waters but once they get in international they switch to bunker fuel, the brand new ships coming out now run on liquid petroleum (propane) and when they are at the dock they plug up to electricity and shut down the engines, thank you for watching, stay safe

[@underthehall]

@@WLeon3350 Interesting thanks for replying.

[@lonistewart3405]

This really neat. Too bad you couldn't show more of off and on-loading to the ship.

[@WLeon3350]

I’m actually working on that, it’s a work in progress, thank you for watching I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@garykolo8650]

Is Traffic always like that down there ?

[@WLeon3350]

During cruise season yes

[@Quonetta125]

Wow stressful 😮

[@WLeon3350]

Yes very

[@seanhenry4601]

What a shit show. I only have seen it from my vantage point as a cruiser. Will be back in December for another cruise. Thanks for all you do for us.

[@WLeon3350]

It is crazy, thank you I’m glad you enjoyed, enjoy your cruise

[@Quonetta125]

How you gonna get out

[@WLeon3350]

It’s definitely tight, just work my way through the maze to get out

[@wademacdougall1600]

Not a chance in hell I be in that Spider Web

[@WLeon3350]

Lol it’s not that bad

[@elmehdiboumlic6565]

👍👍👍👍🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦

[@WLeon3350]

Thank you for watching Part 2 will be available tomorrow

[@keithmahoney8699]

I drove on and off for a couple of years I hate every minute of it

[@WLeon3350]

It’s definitely not what it used to be

[@firemedicseven]

What a chaotic mess.

[@WLeon3350]

It definitely is that, thank you for watching

[@hagenabe]

I used to work for an oil company in Miami. I heard drivers complain about the traffic all the time; many of them would rather go to the Keys than Miami or Port Everglades.

[@WLeon3350]

I’m the opposite I would rather not go to the keys lol, as you know yes we have allot of traffic but it does move slowly of course, what oil company did you work for?