Getting Stuck Twice in One Day.. I Should Have Known Better!!

Filmed November 29th 2023
Mike Pierce
P. O. Box 2444
Granby CO 80446

[@paulson6270]

Thanks for taking us along, You are doing a great job. Don't get discouraged when you travel those roads. I use to live on roads like that. an yes got stuck or slipped in the ditch. And this even before cell phones ..... you will get use to it. I've heard you say that you wish your automatic truck was manual sometimes...... I can hear you stressing. You got this!!! Keep on rolling... Enjoy your videos....

[@ecole3139]

Hi Mike! it's bleak over there & you've got stuck! Omg those muddy tracks are dreadful! . That's a hard job you've got & nobody around to assist. Makes me appreciate all those wonderful trips you took us on previously. I can follow yr roads on Google maps/Earth, so know roughly whereabouts you are. Safe travels & thnx, as always x🇬🇧

[@suepeterson163]

I agree

[@bunnyt6717]

Hi Mike, I think my blood pressure goes up watching these videos. God Bless!!!!

[@stovebolt448]

Back roads are just exactually like the roads we traveled on to get to the potato storage sheds, always amazed me that my KW would stay together after being shaken to death, but it did, load after load.😋

[@tinkerlynch5276]

What happened to you on this trip is what we called a "Wormbite". A "Worm" is a green hand and most of the time when a wormbite occurrs is because the green hand is overly confident or is faced with a situation that they are unfamiliar with. You did good working through it and those situations have a way of humbling a person don't they ? I'd say your experience today was a win-win situation...you learned a valuable lesson, didn't tear up any equipment, and didn't get yourself hurt !!! It's a whole new world out there and your doing good !!! Keep the videos coming !!!

[@ejr5480]

Bite this!! 😂😂😂

[@badbonzai1]

Took a right turn to avoid I8 going into San Diego. 1 mile later with no place to turn around a sign said "not recommended for tractor trailers over 40' in total length. Oh shit, it looked straight on the map. I made it, but had to pull over a few times to let the brakes cool off. Windy, mountainous, and the people stuck behind me were pissed. I was a Dirty McCurdy out of Houston.

[@jimclarke6136]

Yep been before brother@@badbonzai1

[@tinkerlynch5276]

@@badbonzai1 Have you ever wondered WHY they put those signs in far enough that you're already committed to that route ? I usually try to have the latest edition of the Trucker's Atlas and a cellphone that will give me an actual view of trees, turns, etc. Do I trust that totally ? Hell No !!! Glad you finally made it out of that situation !!!

[@badbonzai1]

We don't needz no stinkin mapz!@@tinkerlynch5276

[@georgemccoy219]

It's a whole new ball game. Great video! I think I'm enjoying these more than your old OTR series. Very challenging! Best wishes and God Bless you Mike!

[@christianthomsen7979]

Anybody can OTR...it takes a professional to do what you're doing! Good job Mike. Keep up the good work.

[@david9192]

Well I know what I'm watching on KZbin this morning 😁

[@thuggoe]

This is an exciting level of trucking you are embarking on

[@elmerfrejoles98]

Good thing, you got unstuck man! That's when experience counts~ and still learn new things even though your OTR for a long time.

[@jerryn56]

Hi Mike! I've been enjoying your channel for several years now. Sorry that things went south with your old company, but glad to have you here in Utah. Before I knew you'd left Quality I was watching for you whenever I was near Lakepoint, as I recently moved out that way. Kind of a bottleneck for trucking. The Uintah Basin is an interesting place. I guess you're often near Skinwalker Ranch, just south of Roosevelt, a very interesting place. Keep your eyes to the sky. 😊 Looking forward to your videos from this new job.

[@allenburdett4923]

We all learn from our mistakes, that looks a harsh drive, youve done well, enjoying these new videos

[@gaylegordon2038]

You are in post-graduate school of driving!! We're going to have to start calling you Dr. Mike from now on!

[@pinkywilliams8063]

Mike, you know I love riding shotgun and have for years BUT I'm having a hard time adjusting to riding way over in the passenger side. I prefer riding in the middle closer to you cause I find myself leaning in my chair right here in my living room, looking like we are going over the edge sometimes. Being an older female, I can remember the days of riding in the middle next to the boyfriend....lol Thanks for sharing my friend, it was exciting that's for sure. Peace!

[@soniadowney7427]

Hahahahaha I placed my finger on the right of the windshield so I wouldn't see the edge ..queasy l0l

[@brentjones1765]

Been there done that, dude. Put A set of 3 rails On before the road gets bad and chances are you will make it to your well And back out without Incident. And the sense of security let's you Concentrate on not spilling your coffee. Watch out for skin walkers and aliens. And the shadows you see at night might not be a shadow.😮

[@13699111]

It's funny you mentioned don't spill the coffee . That's what I told my niece before she started heavy haul truck training.

[@ernietoews2077]

Interesting new world for you. Appreciate your honesty. Look forward to your next video.

[@s.patrciabrady]

Great Job 👍. I've driven on similar road conditions when working PD and I always white knuckled it every inch. I don't drive anymore. You're a Champion!!!! 😊

[@robertschoenborn6822]

Hi!! Mike your doing good... and i call them doubles too.. liking the videos learning alot too....✌️ back at you.

[@deniseboudreau324]

Great video, reminds me of the days i was working in Canyonlands, 120 degrees in August, below freezing in December. Keep.the videos coming and be careful. Better to chain up and not need them than to not and wish you had. Right?

[@johnhaffenden9576]

Amazing country side, what a stressful drive and I am sitting in the kitchen, keep them coming Mike, but take care, regards John

[@androrodriguez7793]

Inch by inch Mike..inch by inch as you go up the hill!

[@jokerquinn104]

MR MOUNTAIN MAN... PEOPLE LIKE YOU ARE WHY SOLDIERS GO INTO BATTLES , GOOD HONEST PEOPLE,& THE REASON IM A DEDICATED SUBSCRIBER....THANK YOU....LT.CMDR GATES RET 21 MORSOC FORCES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND 🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@geraldjones8032]

Very interesting video. You did, a good job. Enjoyed it a lot. Be safe.😊😊😊😊

[@debbieosborn9464]

I sure never realized oil tanker had to go through this to fill up ! Hope the winter weather is good to you with driving these roads. Stay safe!

[@billhillify4924]

Great video! Stuff like this makes it real.

[@DanielPerez-ee3wp]

I'm glad you post videos more frequently.

[@mikeservais888]

Thanks MMM that was cool..Good luck out there. Peace!!!

[@TANKERMONKEY]

I always told my pumpers that if they send me back in without checking the roads and something happens then the whole load is by the hr sometimes i just chained anyway

[@martinjones1411]

Glad everything is working out for you merry Christmas to you and your family

[@vc8891]

Wow keep posting be safe , knowing me I probably would of turn t load down especially at that elevation but t mountains n snow is your awesome task be safe ❤ those videos 💪

[@pshodean]

Good job!

[@fredcombs7234]

Hey man your doing heck of a good job !!

[@walterfink9782]

Thanks for all the new videos, since you have been hauling oil. When watching ones favorite channels, the more videos, the better. As you drive these routes more and more, you'll get more comfortable doing this. As you know, when in doubt, chain up! When you get your new truck, will an automatic or manual transmission work better? Do truck automatics have the ability to be shifted like a manual, in limited ways? Like many cars can? Thanks again!

[@bobclavile5653]

Mike. You showed us how it takes "the will of a saint" to drive those hills of mystery. But then None of us expect any better from a PRO like You. PEACE!

[@debbiebjorklund3241]

The will of a Saint, that he is❤

[@jackball4201]

I remember temp inversion in the Grand Valley in the 80s High of 5 below during the day. Cloudy man oh man. Clear blue skies in Meeker high of 40. Thanks for sharing. SEE YA

[@Lonesomedoveloves]

Sounds like alarms in the ICU.

[@brianbrashears8782]

Always watch and enjoy ✌️

[@ethanfrank9059]

Love riding with you. PEACE!

[@laurencecharlton8760]

I've always enjoyed your vids,but this is far more interesting than otr,how the other part live!!👍👍🇬🇧

[@derkhatch6698]

Once you are moving up that hill ,, never shift higher !,,,,,until you level out !,,, and yes,,,doubles- 0r 4 singles,,, with your weight, all things are so much tougher,,,, you’re doing well tho,,, hope the winter treats you good!

[@derkhatch6698]

Another trick,,,when you can , don’t set your pup brakes and use that air when you can get away with it,, leave that portion charged and you won’t hear that alarm as often!

[@derkhatch6698]

Also, if your pup steering axle will lock, you may be able to back it up a bit further,,,!

[@derkhatch6698]

I posted before vid was over, you figured it out, chains, when you hang them up, just start with the center runner, make sure it’s not inside out, and only hang the center runner, leaving the outside runners hanging, they never tangle like that, and when you pull them off again, they are ready to throw over the outside dual, then flip over the inside dual, position roll and latch! Sometimes clean chains latch up very quickly! In your muddy conditions, I always wrapped my hanging chains with a small tarp so mud and ice wouldn’t pack into them. Tarps won’t last a full season but I ended up finding polymer roofing material that was pliable in sub zero and lasted years, white and looked good when wrapped up tight,,,! In most situations, 4 singles ere asker to throw on and offered better traction than one double, and keeps you out of the mud under the tractor.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

I have always hated chaining up. Stay safe! Watching from the PHILIPPINES.

[@joepiker]

In my life, I just can't get away with anything! I guess it's the same for you...good video!

[@redsorgum]

I'll have to watch this later on the big screen, I'm on my way to work....Doh!

[@byronexley6829]

Remember all this fun you are having, being stuck twice in one day. then think spring comes after winter and those UTAH hills are so much fun when mud runs deep. Been there done that in Early mid-seventies moving a lot of rig iron in that country. Yes, I made the big leap and bought my first Rig up truck, then added fifteen more over the years. but weeks come and weeks go good hauling becomes a LONG week of breakdowns and horrid weather conditions, and that oil continues to flow, and the companies don't care about you they will n however need your truck, especially when one load becomes two to three days long. HANG in there my friend I do so enjoy all your post.

[@LELEPUK]

Yes, that's an interesting street. There are none like it here in Germany. They're a lot of fun. The machine and the lonely pampas. Great! I would love to ride these routes, very much. Greetings from boring Germany, Stuttgart.

[@jipsiemune]

You are a Awesome truck driver 💫

[@g-man7938]

I think it's great you left the errors in the video, may be a lesson to the next guy. Those trucks take a beating in that environment for sure. You'll get it, I have confidence. Peace 👍

[@truthpopup]

That's a big change from the streets of Chicago.

[@crudedriver]

Your doing good Mike. I hauled oil for 30 years and it is a whole lot different than otr. I always said I'd rather put chains on than drive though Chicago.

[@edgarcastillo2804]

Pressure built up Lets gooooo.

[@jerryplante4239]

Mike, if you map the route on Google Earth (not maps), you can get the elevation of the entire route and see where the hills are.

[@adwenb]

Complete change from OTR, have to relearn a few things. You don’t have the momentum required to climb all of these hills when crawling instead of 70 mph push.

[@adwenb]

Got spoiled with auto shift compared to current 18 speed, have to remember to change to required gear.

[@thomasmaughan4798]

Unfortunately, he was on a road that Google Earth does not show and that's likely to be true for these recently graded, somewhat temporary roads to oil wells. It was remarkably difficult to find where he was driving because part of the route does not exist on G.E. 10:16 at 40.167228 -109.715632

[@panko8288]

Ha ha Your slightly stressed would be my. . . That's It!!! I'm Done!!! No More!! And I would be running down the road yelling at the snow and mud.!! I'd ride with you any day!! Well done!!

[@justbe4481]

That's some nice off-road in your doing mike just got to start chan up before you get stuck.lol😊

[@drandisol]

They need a fleet of graders to get those roads in driving condition. I can't imagine the truck maintenance after driving on them.

[@jimjackson1087]

Old oilfield advice. For a pickup. Go as far as you can in two wheel drive, put it in four wheel. Go as far as you can. Chain up. Head for town.

[@peterheywood7453]

Mountain Mike,the ultimate professional, and as I’ve said before fxxxing balls of steel. Great video mike. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jimjackson1087]

I spent several winters south of Vernal drilling wells. Your inversion will end. March, 2024.

[@rickbrooks1608]

Hey love your videos! Just curious what kind of camera equipment and editing software you use? I want to start making my own videos and I am really impressed with the look and sound of your setup. Thanks in advance.

[@markjanssens5484]

Hard work indeed, any chance of a rear facing camera showing your trailers rolling?

[@Jophes509]

My new favorite.

[@howwerunit8070]

Nerves of steel .

[@dottiehildebrand3123]

Hello Mike, You got stuck? This is a different animal that driving OTR.. God bless.. You are going to do just fine. You learn everyday.. Be safe..❤🇺🇸🌹

[@henryjames8654]

I am happy to report that you are not alone in talking to yourself in the third person while driving.

[@stonemagic540]

this must be back breaking...bouncin around like this

[@3252fly]

Hi Mike. Followed you since day one.= O / O costs on this truck SHAKING work, maybe well over double compared to OTR.= Downtime of a month or more for replacement parts. == Yep, profit and loss. A creative accountant is a must, EH!!!!

[@deans178]

I'm wondering would you really want your personal new (or used) truck taking that kind of beating? Or, better left to a Company truck?

[@irvenrathburn9421]

Hi Mike, do you think you're going to like this new job? If you get your own truck, will you put Auto sanders on?

[@user-po8no1xp6e]

How do you like your new truck? Which one do enjoy driving? D13 ishift vs this new truck?

[@richdouglas8969]

Yes, there is a way that you can back up doubles. Even though you're on a narrow road, it works better if you are in a parking lot. But on a narrow road, you get his center as you can. Then once you start the backup and you need to move the rear trailer toward. It's target you turn your steering wheel. The way you want the rear trailer to go. Until you start to Jack knife a little forward. And then once you get it straight, then you start back enough. The rear trailer with your steering wheel. The way your rear trailer needs to go is the way you turn your student will and then Chase it...

[@blackpagan100]

That’s without a doubt the worst explanation of how to do anything I’ve ever read! 😆

[@brandoncox1564]

Might want to second guess owning your own truck - those road conditions don't seem to be too favorable...

[@thomasmaughan4798]

Speed helps flatten out the washboard but you lose traction and where he was operating excess speed is dangerous.

[@Lonesomedoveloves]

Good morning

[@childoftheking7143]

LOL I was just thinking about how many years I have been riding shotgun.. and how many times you have said over the years that you wanted to be the only one on the road - God is amazing... Look where you are! LOL aint no body around for miles - I am so glad for you. Continuing to pray for you MMM. Enjoy!

[@Wahayawolf73]

Mountain mike i live in utah and close to where your hauling. Been watching you for a awhile and since you started this new job, with that being said i hold a class A CDL with doubles and tripples and tankers endorsements id like to see about doing what your doing

[@edgarcastillo2804]

Holy Low Gears This is a whole class to take hills o7

[@cathyreed6180]

It has been 23 years since I’ve even driven a stick shift. I don’t think I could do it today if I had to.

[@smk4902]

Yes you could. It will take a few days.

[@peggykintner1093]

Definitely a bumpy ride

[@badbonzai1]

Happened to me a couple of time going around a scale or 2.

[@YouTu511]

Mike can you give me the number or name of a few companies hiring doing the oil thing ? Thanks

[@user-sz9sv5ph6v]

the guys up here in BC much prefer the full manual transmission, because there are a few guys with auto shift but they don't shift fast enough. I know what you are saying about shifting on a hill that steep and you're quite correct. should clarify they prefer manuals on bush roads. Sometimes you have to have it to the pin and as soon as the tach starts to drop just grab two. It's funny how we in different parts call chains a different way. We in BC call them triples and they mostly have a trig style cleat. Anyway, another good video.

[@billdornan4379]

🇨🇦👍

[@kenbrohere]

Appointments don't matter below 70 degrees.

[@debbiebjorklund3241]

❤ ya 😊

[@tomspier4732]

what is all the black pipe a long the roads

[@john-js7db]

she said to me ``an occasional hug but that’s it. Don’t want or need the drama and possessiveness that entails`` but I still and always will love Debbie Valerie

[@LisadeKramer]

How do you like this compared to OTR?

[@thomasmaughan4798]

Geo-challenge accepted! Much of this adventure is on a road that didn't exist in 2015 and does not show up on Google Earth, except some of it is a little track for 4-wheelers or ATV's. Cloudy day, no obvious sense of direction. 3:13 at 40.176823 -109.742073 Southbound on the eastern edge of a mesa-like thing. 7:50 at 40.171238 -109.723223 Eastbound dodging a couple of crop circles (center pivot irrigated fields). 10:16 at 40.167228 -109.715632 Having come south a bit along the base of a higher mesa or plateau kind of thing, now ascend up this draw which is where he is compelled to put chains on. On top of this narrow neck of land is several oil well that do not appear in 2015 Google Earth image. Load up the tanker and return the way he came.

[@stonemagic540]

that massive solar storm had people all messed up following their gps, the last 3 days

[@mountainman6709]

The rule is chain up as soon as you hit dirt, fyi, been dealing with these types of roads for years, good luck brother

[@TANKERMONKEY]

if the trailer is on dirt then I sit on the spike while i try to get moving

[@chucktx5957]

Re: chains. The cost-benefit analysis between OTR & off road is a bit different, huh??? 😄

[@saltydog3714]

Mike you need a R Model Mack for that job. That now-a-day truck will fall apart from the shaking.

[@jimjackson1087]

Your commitment to getting the job done is something all the “woke” generation to view and emulate. Thinking you can make a good living working 8 hours a day is a wishful dream.

[@john-js7db]

I like the slow speed you are going ..That is speed I like to go all the time on surface roads & I stay off of freeways ..I can stop in time for deer m kids and other happening s that happen in front of me ..Ha as I am always pissing off speeders behind me,,

[@davidnelson6893]

Yes Peace out

[@kevinknoff9809]

Well your new truck be a hooded truck? Well you need 46,000 rear ends since you pull doubles? 18 speed auto or manual?

[@user-rz2gt9pk3f]

When did you start hauling from oil wells or whatever. I've been following you for quite a while now

[@empresslisa6875]

Hi mike hi buster 🚚

[@danamiller8932]

Miss you @ the old place..I'm waving the white flag in July

[@freightdawg6762]

i think you have a Guardian Angel Mike

[@mrdayyumyum3712]

are you in Uintah or Duchesne county??

[@thomasmaughan4798]

10:16 at 40.167228 -109.715632

[@BlueBeeMCMLXI]

Chalk that one up to "Getting To Know You" - now there's a song. I tailor-make mistakes.