Downhill trucking on ice 101

[@madtruckamax3341]

I'm a rookie and there is no way in hell I'm delivering a load driving through that HELL NO! You the truth buddy

[@freeone1545]

Always listen to your gut instinct it's great knowing which you are comfortable with and which you are not comfortable with that will save a lot of lives

[@truckertwotimes]

I'm impressed, you have nerves of steel I couldn't handle that.

[@Eagles0690]

Mister, I gotta tell you, I’ve been trucking for 40+ years and I’ve driven in snow and ice in NY, Penn., etc. , but no freaking way would I do what you just did. 👍👍

[@hermit825]

Danny L there is noth8ng easy about trucking in your part of the country either, I guess its just what a person gets used to...safe travels

[@rickohara1695]

Danny L music vodeos

[@rickohara1695]

Danny L music video

[@sgtrock2821]

are you kidding? Thats good runnin. No white out, daytime, good visibility... especially if you're runnin chains smh. piece a cake. Beautiful ride. Love that country side.

[@michaeltroit5806]

I'm from Delta jct and I've drove that road a thousand times.... good job!!!!!

[@bobevansIW]

My pooper has blown out watching this 😳. Great piece of driving there buddy 👌🇬🇧

[@hermit825]

ha! thanks! :)

[@hawksmith-r2d]

Amazing. That is a great tip about how torque and rpm is related.

[@frogsmoker714]

Wow. Beautiful country. By the size of the trees figured out it must be up north somewhere -- maybe the Yukon. So it's Alaska. Gotta do that run some time. Yup, gotta know the capabilities of whatever vehicle you're running and know when you're pushing its limits. Absolutely loved this video. Subbed for more.

[@Zmatoriii]

You are hero,man....I had accident 2 years ago and I'm trying to put it behind me but it doesn't work, I've lost my confidence... I even talk to my colleagues about how they drive in the winter but it doesn't help me! I had a jack knife and luckily I wasn't hurt... probably my engine brake was on the third level...I was so shocked that I didn't even remember the retarder position! Even today, I question whether this job is for me after 7 years in a truck!

[@hermit825]

@Zmatoriii if anyone gets frustrated being behind you, they should have left earlier. Never let thos behind you make you go faster than your comfortable with. It may take a long time, but don't give up. Weight of equipment plays a big role in traction, go 5 mph slower than you feel you can drive. Best of luck! Thanks for commenting!

[@Zmatoriii]

Thank you!​@@hermit825

[@sgtrock2821]

That's good runnin. Nice day. Beautiful country. Well done video. I'd be fully chained up and enjoying the ride. Steady as she goes. Riding on a down hill ski ramp smh. Pure ice. Your senses are heightened. That cup of coffee and burger at the other end tastes ten times better lol.

[@hermit825]

10-4! :)

[@metroduck]

Thanks for the ride in the safety of my couch that was intense no roller coaster could compare

[@Seriousmods]

Glad to see you making some more videos. We need more Alaskan and Northern Canadian KZbin truckers. :)

[@hermit825]

Thanks! :)

[@jamiesaunder611]

I like what you said at the beginning , you r absolutely right .

[@hermit825]

:)

[@dexedr1ne]

Good video! I hate driving in these conditions, even if you know what you are doing, it's mentally draining. I love trucking, but I hate some of the cowboy drivers who go too fast in bad conditions and then end up on the news for crashing, especially when those drivers ride your ass when you have no where to move to let them pass...

[@truckertwotimes]

Very good video, nice scenery and good advice, even on the interstates I would slide my trailer tandems all the way back to put all the weight I could get on my drives, the over-length law isn't always safe.

[@hermit825]

Thanks, I velcro'd my samsung to my window....lol turned out ok. ~B~

[@carltrustrum8858]

Well that was fun, 32 years with out a dent before hanging it up at 60. Feb 11 54. close a. Thanks for the ride driver, be safe.

[@hermit825]

Congrats Carl! I am glad you enjoyed the ride....:) best wishes! ~B~

[@kaz9781]

This guy knows what he's doing, years give you experience ,no way I would advise a rookie to drive on that . Ever

[@hermit825]

Most companies up here have an experienced driver escort the newer drivers for 4-5 trips so they are more comfortable with the road(s) once the experienced driver feels they are ready they give the green light to the dispatcher before they can go unescorted. :) merry christmas!

[@hawksmith-r2d]

so you don't even have an independent trailer brake?

[@hermit825]

there is a trailer (trolley) lever. :)

[@miket9340]

Very nice video! For someone who is wanting to start out in trucking this information would be worth its weight in gold.

[@bleeder228]

I was in complete agreement with everything in the video until you talked about the front wheels locking up first. To start with, I've never had the front wheels lock first......ever. Then we can do some quick math to verify why. Front end can weigh 12000 in most places but lets go with 11,600 for the lighter weight states. Divide that by the 2 tires and you have 5800 lbs per tire. Moving to the tandems, each can weigh 34,000 without over weight permit. Divide that by the 8 tires on each tandem set and you have 4,250 lbs per tire. The tires with the lowest pounds per square inch are going to lock first, every single time. Other than that, you had some good advice and I like that you use your Jake on ice when so many people and schools say the opposite. Jake is so much easier to modulate and keep from locking up unlike the brakes. Using the Jakes first give you warning about how slick the road is and lets you know how much brake the situation will allow.

[@hermit825]

Good stuff! I never thought about the steer tires like that, still wouldnt want to use them in the corners which was what i was wanting to emphasize! Thank you for the comment! Safe travels...

[@CTX50]

Any truck newer than 95 will have ABS braking

[@Bendigo1]

@@CTX50 abs only works if some of the wheels are still spinning.. if everything locks up it thinks you are stopped and won't do any good.

[@kevinstewart449]

There's a pucker factor just WATCHING this.

[@donalddday7741]

scary one for me was White Bird pass in Idaho on ice and snow with doubles and no gaurs rails back then, dont know if they ever put up any havent been their in many yeats

[@hermit825]

yeah, pulling Doubles is a whole different animal for sure, I have had to break sets up and shuttle them over hills before LOL

[@adoreehay9468]

so beautiful but so dangerous look how beautiful it looks !!!!!!

[@opathe2nd973]

Great video! Little short on invo. Where are you - why are you there?

[@hermit825]

Interior Alaska. :)

[@shannalogan347]

I was very impressed also. healthy sounding Peter car

[@hermit825]

+Shanna Logan Freightliner he he 575 Cat Acert :) (C-16)

[@Turbo_Todd]

Awesome driving and views. I read a lot of comments to find out where this was. Fascinating what goes into driving a heavy rig on ice. I'm just an diesel pusher RV driver lol. About to drive on snow from Grandby CO to Moab, UT and taking the famed Trough Rd shortcut at 15 degrees. I'm about 45,000 pounds flat towing a jeep. I only have a 2 stage compression brake on my 450hp Cummins, highway tires, Allison 6spd trans. I successfully did CO Hwy 40 Berthound pass already from Denver to Granby!!

[@hermit825]

Right on Todd, I have a Monaco Knight DP, and love that machine even if I cant hardly get to the motor LOL safe travels and thanks for watching my old daily grind! :)

[@trinkladd]

Donners pass same condition. 80 miles. With heavy snow conditions falling on type of ice

[@footalee2]

Very good driving skills on ice 👍🇯🇲

[@LukeCressionie]

Ain't nothing like trucking while Randy Travis is playing on the radio.

[@madtruckamax3341]

Are you lost lol why the hell you the only one out on that road dude WTF!

[@Sea2Artsbyamalieg]

Just came across your video, excellent trucking, love hearing the jake brake. Where is this? Are you still trucking?

[@hermit825]

Thanks for watching! yes I'm still bouncing around in these ugle trucks :) beautiful interior Alaska

[@CTX50]

Awesome video and great driving!

[@hermit825]

Thanks! :)

[@MrKathy09]

I thought you don't want to use a jake brake on ice? What about driving an automatic on ice??

[@509livin8]

Sometimes you just have to let her roll. Get in a low enough gear and don't touch that BREAK PEDAL!

[@madtruckamax3341]

There no fcking way...amazing

[@jeffreyklaproth7794]

do you have chains on? Hope you get hazard pay. You and your work buddies should see who can make it down the hill the fastest.

[@hermit825]

I was running barefoot this particular time, but it's pretty common to run them... :) as far as racing to the bottom, Dave the propane hauler usually wins LOL

[@hallangray754]

Man thank u so much for this vidoe

[@hermit825]

Its an honor, positive comments like yours makes it all worthwhile! Happy new year!

[@bcr4601]

That is a good looking road.

[@theone2be33]

If you put me in the drivers seat and said, "Here, you try." I would shit my pants! Thank you very much! Do you ever get caught up there in snowfall?

[@hermit825]

yes, many times I have had to wait for the grader or snowplow to clear a path... sometimes they would even get stuck! LOL :)

[@ega0117]

Do you have your chains on?

[@hermit825]

Not on this day, it is pretty common tho

[@Highway981]

What are you hauling that far out in the hills?

[@hermit825]

+John Hiway Bulk cement, emulsions and other mining support. .normally around 100-105K gross weight :-)

[@valentinkaminskiy474]

Where is this?

[@hermit825]

Interior Alaska

[@morningwood1787]

the road is better than in downtown Moscow

[@shannalogan347]

no.....it still sounds very healthy. be safe hun.

[@MemePhil]

Did you put any chains on?

[@hermit825]

MemePhil i regularly thow iron (chains) :)

[@daveerwin115]

Impressive driving

[@hermit825]

Thanks Dave! :)

[@powshredder3716]

I'm guessing chained up? drives and trailer or?

[@hermit825]

Nope, just good winter tires and favorable temperatures, not uncommon to chain up tho. :)

[@powshredder3716]

@@hermit825 Guys laugh when I say it would be good to chain the steers on super icy days but back in the day i used to ride snowmobiles with a chain you threw under the ski for icy decents. I suppose you're not running low resistance steers are ya?

[@hermit825]

@@powshredder3716 I like the 5 groove siped steers :) keeps the blood pressure down lol

[@powshredder3716]

@@hermit825 I'll bet haha! I still can't believe you're not chained on that. I thought I could hear them when you first started down.

[@dirtycarpet6134]

that was amazing driver....are you lost if you have to drive into the city....ie a big city like Seattle wa. ?

[@hermit825]

I actually ran for Armellini express line in the 80's I love NYC and Chicago I love the quick pace... LA can stuff off however :)

[@dirtycarpet6134]

@@hermit825 we hate driving in la, metering lights at noon on a tueday...please...

[@hermit825]

@@dirtycarpet6134 I can imagine! :)

[@Boomhauer333]

10-12% grades on that ice? F..k that! Too many risk factors.

[@hermit825]

It's a blast! never boring! hehe :)

[@Boomhauer333]

For sure. It's literally like living life on the edge. Stay safe, not too many people could do that.

[@hermit825]

keeps the blood flowing! hehe funny thing is...it could be -40F outside, and the second the tires slip, it's like 80F in the cab! I still cant figure that out! LOL

[@Boomhauer333]

bill johnson I know that feeling, had a few slips where I thought I'd be going backwards down the hill...which is why I can't imagine doing something like this on regular basis...

[@hermit825]

When sliding backwards the first 50 times are the hardest LOL if you can stay calm and gently turn the wheel 1/2 turn to the left, you'll gently stop in the snowbank and can easily get pulled out. lot more fun than jackknifing or tumbling over an embankment. :) FWIW, I always tend to mash down on the brakes (which should already be set) which does absolutely nothing at all since the maxis are set. .ROFL

[@truckertwotimes]

Looks like I watched this video 10 months ago and don't even remember lol at me.....

[@chadmichael03]

Where is this? What road?

[@hermit825]

it's a mine access road in the middle of nowhere is all...:-)

[@T3SKATLIPOC4]

...I've been there

[@420bakersarmy]

You running chains or snow tires here?

[@hermit825]

Snow tires, Michelin XDY's 22.5"

[@zaidchalabi1599]

omg im watching this and its so scary i drive in southeast and its so much easier. when it rains, i dont even go out lol this is intense

[@hermit825]

All driving has it's challenges! thanks for the comment! Be safe! ~B~

[@TheMohadam]

Must got big Diesel Tank

[@hermit825]

2 150 gallon tanks....helps with driver weight :)

[@markewert7207]

That looks scary

[@go_off_Sis]

this gave me extreme anxiety 😦

[@TheMohadam]

Where is it?

[@gregburgess6884]

thanks man. be safe

[@hermit825]

Anytime, glad to help :)

[@fred-mt5fn]

is this in Alaska?

[@hermit825]

fred yes

[@Reziac]

Crazy Arctic truckers, with titanium coyones :D I don't think we have any highways quite that... adventurous... here in Montana, or if there are, I ain't drivin' on it. Steady as she goes, sir!

[@hermit825]

@@Reziac Salute!

[@TheBCSledder]

Wow that's some beautiful country

[@Dattdudebadd1]

I thought u were supposed to turn the make off in icy conditions

[@hermit825]

Jake? actually the best way I have found is to use just a little of both, jakes on all cylinders will lock the drivers up, but when they are on 2-4 cyl, they don't grab so hard, 5-15 # brake application with jakes on lower settings works best for me... just gotta watch the trailer! :)

[@airbornmobo747ma]

Turn off where? Once you in it you in all the way through. You see any rest areas? Nope

[@NamNguyen-ir6er]

This is train track ?

[@hermit825]

Nope lol.

[@gtha3rdruff748]

With The Jake...!!!

[@wifighostcruiser9665]

I can't watch this, let me know if you survived.

[@hermit825]

ha!

[@dannyw3020]

what gear were you going down in for the jakes to hold like that?

[@hermit825]

Danny Woodfield I was in a 9 speed (10) I usually started down 1 gear lower than I pulled the hill in, started off the top in 7th then droppedto 6th at the switchbacks 5th if it's really greasy. hehe :)

[@hermit825]

not unless its really warm and slick or after a heavy snow....their just so noisy lol

[@jackiebomar5052]

bill johnson

[@terencewalthour5317]

Your Jake's are strong lol

[@farmerdave7965]

I was waiting for the jacknife.

[@hermit825]

I call it 35 years of luck! LOL be safe

[@nicklanderos3773]

scenic

[@devinscott447]

Impressive

[@mahera7375]

Amazing driving ... Where's this place ?

[@hermit825]

Maher A this is east of fairbanks, by Delta Junction

[@bbtg]

I think you are going too fast for conditions

[@hermit825]

I think that the video appears faster than actual, you can feel it in the seat of your truck when you are losing traction, it's kinda like "zero Gravity" hazard recognition and route familiarity are huge contributors...the first time I went down this grade I was super slow..

[@hermit825]

I think that the video appears faster than actual, you can feel it in the seat of your truck when you are losing traction, it's kinda like "zero Gravity" hazard recognition and route familiarity are huge contributors...the first time I went down this grade I was super slow..

[@tazmun]

The issue of going to slow is real...very real. Little ole hill off of West Yellowstone taught me one night...shoulda chained with drags...but I had to ride it out trying to stay ahead of that damn trailer grabbing gears until it stabilized at about 30-35mph. Newer trucks have cheaped out and got rid of the air application gauge...that's not good when you need to maintain not much more then about 5 lbs to the brakes.

[@hermit825]

I definitely agree with you there! you can get in trouble going too slow, seems weird but true...hehe

[@ski6712]

@@hermit825 i own/opreate a off road 6x6 articulating dump , trucking down that hill is on another level skill/nerves of steel . not many non trucker people have any idea what this takes they would run for their lives if they did . hope its always a good drive.

[@nicklanderos3773]

nice video

[@samuelblackthorn1033]

What was your trailer weight

[@hermit825]

Ineyo Ambessa 103,500 average

[@ski6712]

WHITE KNUCKLE ....trucking YIKES. you get title ha.ha!!

[@DanJ.Hendon]

********er it's common sense information get winter tires and you don't into a downhill drift

[@devinscott447]

I don't think I could do this

[@hermit825]

Once you become accustomed to it, and are aware of the dangers and take care of and respect your equipment and the environment it's easier to handle. I gotta admit, the first 3-5 years are going to be nerve wracking hehe :)

[@thescrambler6684]

Impressive