PLOWING SNOW~COMPILATION~Snow Storms/Slipping, Sliding & Getting Stuck

[@martymorse2]

You never fail to deliver with bringing us high quality videos. All the best to you and your family in 2023. Thanks for taking the time to let us watch you work as you keep our roads open.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

I appreciate that Marty! Thank you for the kind words and all the best to you and yours in the New Year!

[@mikesmith8090]

The sad part of plowing snow is foolish, dangerous drivers who do not yield the right of way. Many think because a truck has a snowplow they can stop better/faster than everyone else and they pull out in front of us folks trying our best to keep roads, parking lots etc clean. I wish our country would adapt a better method of teaching drivers how to drive safely and properly. Stay safe and keep up the great work. Ty.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Amen brother! Some people just don't understand our challenges, so hopefully these videos will help them see from our perspective? Thanks Mike!

[@martymorse2]

Thanks for being honest about mistakes or mishaps on the job. Most people would be reluctant to show video footage of them being human and going off the road in tough conditions. It comes with the job and you lay it right out there. As always Jim, thanks for first rate videos and for letting us watch you work.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Thanks Marty! I just want people to see what it's really like out there. It happens to the best of us, nothing to be embarrassed about if you are out in these conditions.

[@ShawnP1989]

Is that intro from "The friendly giant" tv show? What a throw back!

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Ya gotta love the ole Friendly Giant,lol. Thanks for watching Shawn!

[@rollingcoal9500]

Gotta tell ya Mr.Jim, I have watched a lot of plow vids on KZbin, thousands and I find your vids to be the best! Camera angles are awesome and you understand what is viewers wanna see. It’s really is awesome. Thank u sir for taking the time to film for us

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Thanks Rolling Coal I appreciate your support! Keep up the great work on your videos as well Happy New Year Brother!

[@diddiousdenali]

I totally agree

[@Roncvfd1824]

@@JimHowDigsDirt😊

[@AnacesardaLuz26daLuz77]

Cesar🧔🏻🌨❄❄❄❄☃️🌨

[@loveistheanswer8137]

As a Canadian, the thrill of clearing my driveway wears thin when you do it almost daily. We got 56” in three days over Christmas in Huntsville Ontario.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Holley Crap! Send a little bit of that this way please! Happy New Year!

[@brotoubrotou3164]

You plowers are the heroes of winter. I don’t know how you know where the roads are when they’re totally covered up. It’s hard enough in daylight. I can’t imagine how you do it at night. Thanks to all of you.

[@noraleestone2859]

@@JimHowDigsDirt Be careful what you wish for!! 🤣🤣 I expect by now you've had some flakes to plow, it being March 1st. 😜😝

[@thatgamingprotogen7043]

Where I’m at( Alberta) we get decent snow, about a foot or two. We have to break out the big plows when it’s anymore

[@TheMrFarkle]

Driving while the snow was falling heavily, especially at night, was bad on the eyes and dangerous. How plowmen do it is beyond me. I fear I would have been mesmerized and fallen asleep. It's bad enough in a heavy rain during daylight. Kudos.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Yeah, you're right! It can be quite mesmerizing at times. Makes for a long shift

[@jamesdill6832]

A special note here can be a plus sign for either Studded snow ties & or Chains.

[@terryw1554]

I respect the constant care and attention to your vehicle! So many commercial drivers these days are nothing more than 'steering wheel holders'... Setting up for the following driver is a mark of true professionalism.

[@JeffreyBolton-fp5pv]

Thanks Jim for doing what you do and sharing. I would think it must seem like a long wait when you get stuck in the middle of what looks like nowhere. Your camera work is great!

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Thanks Jeffery! There are no houses for miles or cell service out in the sticks on part of my run, so I always make sure I have food, water and some warm clothing just to be on the safe side. All our trucks have AVL satellite tracking on them, so they can check on the computer to see where we are if they cannot reach us on the radio. Good peace of mind for us too!

[@buckybadger4life]

Jim, I have the utmost respect for county plow drivers here in eastern Wisconsin. You give an insight into your day that most don't know

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Thanks Bucky! I enjoy making these videos and showing people what all snow plow operators might be dealing with while trying to keep our highways safe. I love reading all positive comments and seeing the respect some people have for us. Hope you have a Happy New Year and stay safe!

[@elyfishunter]

How many hour shifts do you work while plowing?

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

I am on call for 12 hours a day between 5 am to 5 pm, seven day a week for the 17 week winter works period. We alternate from day shift to night shift every two weeks, from the first of December until the end of March. Any plowing before or after that is usually handled by the full time year round employees. I only work the winters and am on a 17 week guarantee, which pays me 90 hour pay every two weeks whether I work or not. Being part time, I get paid 75% of our operator rate if I am not working and full rate when I am. If we happen to go over the 90 hours, we are paid for that too. That was a good question and thanks for asking!

[@mikemullenax3498]

Do you run heated wipers? Did you know you can push the info button on right lever on the steer column to silence the alarm for the axle interlock

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

No heated wiper although I'd love to try them. I didn't know I could shut the alarm off, but I'm glad you told me as it can get annoying at times. Thanks for the tip Mike! Happy New Years!

[@mikemullenax3498]

@@JimHowDigsDirt our new peterbilt came with them on it. Zero build up on the wipers! We are looking to try some after market heated wipers for the rest of the trucks

[@daleshisler2955]

We use heated wipers too here in north central Pa, makes a big difference!

[@DynoDieselWagon]

Once hooked onto a VW buried in a drift . Took her a ¼ mile without even as much as a mouse shard 17:33

[@heyjohnson5535]

My dad retired from PennDot literally a day before he died. He started off working for a drilling company driving their 100000 ppound rig from site to site back in the 80s but as we the kids got older he wanted to be home more then 2days every other weekend so he started working for the Township we lived in and eventually went to the state side of it. But in the winter time if it was gonna be a real bad storm and they call school off the night before id go with him and work the lever for the cinders when he told me to. We lived on the family farm at that point out in the country side of SwPa. Was always fun being the first person out on the roads during a snow storm. U guys are badasses to say the least. Nothing better then riding around with your pops plowing snow.. dont think penndot would of allowed me in the truck but the township was just a bunch of country men doing whatever they could to keep things going.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

I hear ya! I would need to have permission to take a passenger that is not an employee and they would have to sign a waiver to ride shotgun with me nowadays.

[@DynoDieselWagon]

Them Puppy Dogs can push til kingdom come 15:11

[@AnacesardaLuz26daLuz77]

Cesar🧔🏻🌨❄❄❄❄☃️

[@bread-gz3rl]

Im in NS too lmao

[@SlickBubbles]

What I see is a good amount of excess salting. You could get the same amount of clear roads (Not instantly, of course) by salting on the return pass only (with an exception or two). With the way you're doing it, by salting on the first pass, you are scraping some salt into the ditch with your second pass. Exceptions: 1) If you are on a much higher side of the road, of course brine doesn't run up hill. 2) If you were on a four lane road, the approach would only be slightly different. I have 24 years of experience and my numbers have proven it works.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Thanks for watching!

[@martin1234512345]

If I could plow in a truck like that, I'd have no problem. Last time I plowed I was chiseling ice off the INSIDE of the windshield cause I had no heat. From 4 in the afternoon till 9 the next morning. Never again lol.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Been there done that! This Mack is pretty cozy and you couldn't help but like it.

[@waynesanford7006]

15 years of plowing and I sure miss being out in a good storm

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Me too Wayne! We haven't had hardly any snow at all this winter, only enough to send us out on a few salt runs. I'm sure that will change soon enough tho and I will be able to make some new videos. I imagine in your 15 years of plowing you would have some great stories to tell. Take care Wayne and stay safe!

[@brianstevens2327]

@@JimHowDigsDirt o

[@thatguydan4256]

Hey James. I live in Nova Scotia as well. I was wondering if you happen to know Michelle Davies? She is a relative of mine and she does this sort of stuff too.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

No, I can't say I know here. What area does she work out of?

[@itz_lexiii_]

I think it's kinda nice you load your own salt. Sure, having someone else drive the wheel loader would make it "faster" but you don't have to worry about sitting around on your butt waiting for work to be done, if you wanna get filled with salt you get it done yourself!

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

We load our own trucks about 90% of the time. Sometimes if there's a spare operator kicking around they'll send him up to load trucks. That's not bad if you have a good operator on the loader.

[@shortCUT207]

As a certified tow plow operator -I can testify all this is true We are just getting the rexroth spreader control and joysticks in Can’t wait to learn’em

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

I bet you could get some cool videos with that set up. Good luck with your new toy and stay safe out there brother!

[@mahart40]

How do you like the single joystick for the plow controls? My truck has smaller individual joysticks for each function (front plow, wing, underbody, and box lift)

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

I didn't much care for it at first because I would have to have to look at the buttons to see what I which one to press, but now that I am used to it I really!

[@Starcar4900EX]

Great video Jim ! Definitely some challenging conditions for sure. Nice to see the old Star still going.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Thank you! 👍 It is good to see the old Star still purring away! I had a lot of fun plowing with that truck. Hope you have a Happy New Year Starcar!

[@noraleestone2859]

18:29 "No wheels falling off." 🤣🤣 Yeah, that's always a good sign, eh? I'm really enjoying this, especially after I discovered that you're in Pictou County, NS. I have friends from southwestern Ontario, where I live, who moved back to Tatamagouche a couple of decades or so ago. We get lots of lake effect snow every winter; this year there was an epic storm over Christmas, and everyone was snowed in. 😲😬 I'm now subscribed, and looking forward to future videos. Stay safe out there. 😁👍

[@russianmixmusic]

Сегодня сложно, и завтра тоже будет непросто. Но послезавтра все будет хорошо. Я надеюсь, что ты остаешься позитивным в жизни. Спасибо за вашу музыку для исцеления моей души

[@terrytytula]

I can remember a cbc radio interview with a nefi snowplow driver that quit. The snow was so high that it covered cars completely and you couldn't see them. He hit three cars in one day and quit, my nerves can't handle it.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Yeah, that would much snow would be hard on the nerves. They really get dumped on sometimes over in Newfoundland!

[@الوحشدراقون]

Thank you, Jim, for this beautiful clip and precise explanation. I am following you from Saudi Arabia 🌹

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

You are very welcome! Thank you for watching and greetings from Canada!

[@gmctech]

I listen to all the TIR folks all over the province on my scanner and the Pictou county plow drivers seem to be the most professional, organized, efficient folks with by far the best "team-work" attitude. Driving through Pictou county after a storm proves it too!

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Thank you very much, that's nice to hear! I will pass the word along to my co-workers. Stay safe!

[@gmctech]

You're very welcome, you guys earned it! But we really should be thanking all you plow drivers and your winter works support personnel for working in the most dangerous, adverse conditions! 👍👍👍

[@BlueWaterRedBlood]

All of the plow trucks around here use belly plows end rear side blades and only put on the big front plows when we get 2 or more feet of snow. Do you guys only use the big front plows on the dump trucks? Or do you have a few with belly blades as well?

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

No belly plow in these parts! At least I have never seen ant around here.

[@overtime6696]

Hey Jim, new to the channel. Are you guys running #1 Diesel or some kind of blended fuel?

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

I think we are using #1 diesel.

[@SuperV8driver]

I am a snow plow driver in the european alps, we alwys drive with chains on, at least on the steering axle. And we do drive 40kph but without a side plow

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

I just watched your video riding your honda varadero up that mountain pass. By the looks of your roads, I see now why you always run chains on the front all the time! Anybody reading this want to see an incredible road, check out SuperV8drivers video. Thanks for sharing brother! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYKzh3qDqq6Hmac

[@scottyoung7551]

Hey Jim....Thanks for your vids....My first year driving....I'm just waiting to for the first big snow to get my hours in. I've got lots of salting in. Your Videos have been a great tutorial. I'll be 8312...on the 332....out of Hebbville. But that could change. Stay safe. Thanks again.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Thank you Scott! Glad my videos could be of some help to you. I wish you all the best with your new adventure and hope you enjoy plowing snow as much as I do. Take care and drive safe brother!

[@404notfound.....]

I did this job as a plow operator for a couple of seasons since they found out I had a class one license they wanted me to pull the brine tank as well. I said forget it!!

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

More fun plowing!

[@bobwhelk2117]

What ever you do - don’t pull a Jeremy Renner- keep safe and happy plowing

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

I don't know who Jeremy Renner is but thank you for watching!

[@wbball15]

I look forward to every winter, just so I can watch the new snow plowing video from Jim.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

I'm glad to hear that! I hope we get some snow soon so I can make a few new videos. Only been out for a few salt runs so far this season, but I'm sure that will be changing soon. Thank you for watching!

[@steveoneill5876]

Shit happens when your out in what Noone else wants to be in. Must be nice being on paved roads nice work though.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Yeah, I'm pretty lucky! All of my roads are paved and most are in pretty decent shape now.

[@brandontuck2725]

Boring, Boring. Boring...that's what it's like pushing snow.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

More snow makes it more fun!

[@mikeservais888]

Wow that was a tough one. At least the new trucks have better heaters lol!

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

No shortage of heat in this truck. Thanks for watching Mike!

[@michaelmactavish4445]

thats same color trucks we bought over from halifax airport wich they were gonna scrap it to junk yard but was in nice shape all most like brand new all needed was hydrulic pumps in each yellow plow truck so we bought them both for $ 50,000 for both airport plow trucks we couldnt beat the price for the both and saved them from scrap yard

[@mikeandrews6543]

What's the material the front end loader is dumping into the truck ?

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Road salt.

[@nomerc3608]

Thank you for sharing your experiences with us! Hello from North Carolina, 🇺🇸! Back thirty five years ago or so me and my wife would drive to the mountains just so we could go see the ❄️. Now that we are older and broken up we dread to see the cold weather come back. Loved seeing the 🦌🦌🦌🦌! Stay away from the 🥗☠️🪡’s! ❤️👍🏻🇺🇸

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

I hear ya! Thanks for watching!

[@brooksbullock8806]

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[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Thank you for all the thumbs up Brooks!

[@JoseLuis-wd1rr]

O degrees I think he said that My goodness here in Dallas when is 40 I think is cold.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

This is pretty warm weather for us in the middle of January. It's been pretty mild like this all winter!

[@2wwwilly]

Be cautious. Many got hurt some very bad ..take care..

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Thank you!

[@allenbo8234]

That is a shit load of weight on that steer axle, especially the trucks with the side blade.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Yeah, all that gear makes for a heavy unit!

[@russellmcknight7226]

Here in St Stephen nb,we havn,t had much snow yet this year,,maybe 10cm.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Yeah Russel it's been a slow winter here too! I had to use clips from the last few years in order to get a video made. Stay safe out there brother!

[@JamesJones-jf1hr]

The only thing wrong here is, you didn't have a Walter.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

I love those old Walters! They're like tank!

[@lazynow1]

All you guys need to be running 4x4 or 6x6, if not its criminal that the local gov. does not purchase such equipment.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

We do have one six wheel drive truck at our plow shed that I did run it for five years before they upgraded me to the new Mack. Most of time a tandem truck is sufficient for what we deal with, but I sure enjoyed having the 6X6 back in 2016 when we got hit hard with three big storms back to back in March. I must admit it was a lot of fun plowing with it when there's that much snow down!

[@lazynow1]

@@JimHowDigsDirt All your stuff needs to be 6x6, period.

[@chrisrosenberg863]

Awesome job clearing the roadways! Thank you for all your hard work and stay safe out there! Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year!

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Thank you Chris! Hope you and yours have a safe and prosperous New Year!

[@arneservatius1982]

I have satellite drive on my HD AlTerrain pickup. 90 day contract’ drove Interstate 96 in white out pushing snow up to hood. Very strange experience driving by video not by life visio😅’

[@sheldonseaton6651]

No doubt headlights need to be turned on in the rain/snow otherwise you are invisible

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

You are right Sheldon! I think maybe all lights on vehicles should be on all the time for safety reasons, just like they are on motorcycles. That way people won't be driving around invisible when they forget to turn their lights on. Just because you can see the road, doesn't mean the other guy can see you!

[@arneservatius1982]

In Michigan our drivers can drive by Satellite. It’s for blinding white outs. State level mostly but counties are picking it up for it’s inexpensive?

[@gh4121-b5n]

That time of year again. The joys of parking the rig indoors. Ours were all outside, and first guy in started them (about 12) in our district. Been retired 16 yrs now and in a way I miss it. Loved plowing in the snow.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Oh wow! That would suck having to get into a cold snow covered rig every time you had to go plowing. It is easier doing a proper pre trip in a nice warm shop. Thanks Guy and Happy New Year!

[@gh4121-b5n]

@@JimHowDigsDirt ..that’s why us old timers made sure we came in last. Still before the shift started and the young bucks would start the trucks so they’d be toasty once I got in 😂. Didn’t matter day or night, in town or out in the boonies I had fun doing it. Luv your channel cause it brings up good memories .

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Work smarter not harder, lol. Those young fellow will catch on over time and some day play the same tricks on the new recruits. That's called experience. Glad you are enjoying the videos and thanks for watching!

[@terrystark2433]

What are you using as far as a remote camera? Great vids, mister.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

I have a couple of older GoPros and a newer GoPro 360 Max that works awesome! Going to get a new Hero 11 soon.

[@Anonymousreserve]

Mr.jim me gusta tu video Amijo saludos desde USA Atl ga

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Thank you my friend! Greetings from eastern Canada!

[@clobbyhops]

Love that first plowing scene clearly 3D animation if one was not paying attention they’ll be fooled, but not me 😀👍 awesome video upload my friend

[@ostengrotell2405]

💪👍🇫🇮🇸🇪🇺🇦❤️

[@dereksmith1803]

Why the heck are you rowing gears in a plow truck? It should be mandatory that trucks spec'd for plowing should be Allison autos. We've got enough to concentrate on and do with our hands (steer, plow angle, spreader) that you shouldn't have to screw with a stickshift as well. Besides all that, it sure is nice pulling a long hill with snow built up in front of you for the truck to drop a gear on its own without you having to do it.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

This truck has a Mack mDRIVE ™ transmission is an automated manual transmission. Sounds like you are shifting manually!

[@dereksmith1803]

@JimHowDigsDirt Oh, OK. I still think the Allison is a better choice in a plow truck, (it's what's in my Pete 567) but at least they gave you the automated manual. 😁

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Yeah, I think you are right about that. But the M drive still beats stickhandling when plowing.

[@dannesvanstrom3408]

Look at our Swedish plow trucks..

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

I was checking them out. You guys got some awesome trucks and lots of snow over in Sweden!

[@karsoncampbelllogginginc]

Do you work in Nova Scotia as I live in Nova Scotia cape Breton👍🏻🇨🇦

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Yes, I work in Pictou County on the mainland. And I just love it down in Cape Breton!

[@karsoncampbelllogginginc]

@@JimHowDigsDirt have a great weekend enjoy plowing snow 2023

[@lukefalkreath3370]

See, at least the truck plows are interesting, I drive a tractor and do parking lots. It's boring af

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

You should give this a try Luke! They are always looking for plow operator on the highways. I think you might like it!

[@lukefalkreath3370]

@@JimHowDigsDirt I would, but my main issue comes into play that I'm 21 and most places won't hire anyone under 25 due to insurance prices.

[@rate733]

from the editing it seems like you worked 3 days straight lol. Thanks for sharing!

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

These video clips were from some different events over the last couple of years. Not getting much snow here this winter so I had to dig into the archives to make a video.

[@rate733]

@@JimHowDigsDirt I appreciate your videos thanks again!

[@CSltz]

The hardest part for me was trying to understand that with the plow. I would not get it down to the black pavement on the first or second pass. Especially when I had to pass by the interstate. And see how the extra traffic helped the chemicals get spread around. I think that it would have been a lot better if. I went with someone else for a while just to ride. So I could have seen what it. Was like with snow. Instead of them showing me the route in the day time. In October in The sunshine.

[@leol1682]

Love the video Jim , Happy new Year Jim And Family .

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Same to you! Hope you have a safe and prosperous New Year!

[@TEDOTENNIS]

Great collections of videos! thanks for sharing.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Glad you like them! thanks for watching Tanner!

[@549BR]

What's a centimeter equal to in inches?

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

2.54 cm in a inch

[@tylermiller7295]

I plow in Washington State for a county and was wondering about your wipers. Ours get frozen and snow builds up on them. We have to clean them every couple miles. Thanks drive safe

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Yes, some nights it hard to keep then clean. I always carry an extra set of wiper in the truck because you never know when they are going to fail under those conditions.

[@johnstark4723]

All our diesel trucks were jelling up during the freeze a couple weeks ago and they had to add an additive to stop the jelling. I had a rough night that night as I hit a median and knocked the plow lights off 🙄 First issue like that I have had in 5 years. Love plowing though and love the 9pm to 9am shift when it's quiet and everything is white .

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Yeah John, ya gotta like the night shift when there's not much traffic on the roads! I know from experience if we try to run summer fuel in the winter it will jell up the filters. Maybe that's what was happening to your trucks?

[@johnstark4723]

@@JimHowDigsDirt they said it was winter fuel. It's odd because the school busses use the same pumps and didn't seem to have the issue. Fortunately I'm in one of around 50 pickup trucks and it had zero problems.... well, until I blasted the median and knocked the plow lights off. 🙄

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Shit happens brother! It goes with the territory. Stay safe out there John!

[@johnstark4723]

@@JimHowDigsDirt You as well!

[@charlesferebee263]

Great Video. ! WELL DONE. Now I see why it is so hard to get plow drivers. They have been trying to get drivers since October. November here in Upstate New York. Even with sign on bonus. They still can't get people to driver. Of course. To get anyone to drive any kind of truck these days is going to be a miracle. Stay Safe out There. 🇺🇸

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Very true, thanks Charles!

[@BattlestarCanada]

B'y you's really workin' that machine to the bare metal! Love it down home. It's god's country for sure! That Trenton in Pictu County can get mighty nasty. Stay safe.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

You got that right, thanks!

[@ReaPer_INNOVATIONS]

Waiting all year for the plow videos Jim! Can’t wait for more keep up the hard work thanks!

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

You bet! Thanks for watching Kotey!

[@Karlchilders765]

You need to put some fuel in your pickup Jim!

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Costs too much Michael, lol.

[@ryancraig2795]

I see the department renaming continues. The first time I worked for them, it was the DOT. The second tribe it was the Department of Transportation and Communications. Looking at the trucks in the video, I saw one that said "Transportation and Public Works" and another that says "Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal". Lol.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Yeah, you are right Ryan! Our older trucks have Transportation and Public Works on them and every truck they got since I've been here is TIR. I heard a rumour they were changing it again. I asked someone and they told me they thought it was just Nova Scotia Public Works now.

[@warjager]

I've retired from truck driving since two year ago. Was 13 year on a semi with hazmat tanker in Quebec, and boy in winter it was frightening to drive! After listening to your video, im starting to think to return on the road again.... and maybe try snowplow trucking! Look fun and different! (...and god know that where i am in northern Quebec, we got always a ton of snow so plenty of job lol)

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

That is awesome, I'm glad to hear I inspired you! The good thing about plowing snow is the roads are always plowed right ahead of you, unless you forget to drop the plow, lol. Good luck and stay safe out there!

[@richardcollin9238]

❤

[@Maine307]

@3:56 how fast are u going? i only plow my camp road, so, i cant go fast, never had the opurtunity.. it looks like ur doing 50 Mph .. or is that just the camera playing tricks? or, is it better to go fast? to get a better throw distance of the snow? PS yout videos always rock!

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

No, it just looks fast! I'd be doing around 50 kph or 30 mph on that section of road. We never go over 60 kph because if you are driving to fast a lot of your salt end up on the shoulder of the road and not where it's needed. Plus the plow scrapes the road better and is also a lot safer!

[@randybedker1584]

I remember growing up my dad , grandpa and uncle worked for the county here in Michigan. Wouldn't see any of them for days sometimes even a week or more. That was in the 60,70,80s we'd get a storm and they go. We all live with in a half mile so since I was the only boy I was expected to go shovel porches and feed the couple of cows my grandpa had . Them were the good old days.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

We work 12 hour shifts from 5 am to 5 pm and alternate shifts every two weeks. We got it kinda cushy compared to the good old day that your folks had to work.

[@andrewcarr2416]

Its easy and our trucks are never that clean.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

We wash our truck down with a firehose after we are done plowing and keep them in a nice heated garage. That makes it a lot easier to keep them clean and get the salt off them.

[@mikesmith8090]

Awesome videos and I thank you for taking them. I too know what you refer to about driver's who knowingly won't turn on headlights or remove as much snow as possible from their autos/trucks before they hit the roads. They endanger everyone by making their vehicle's hard to see in blinding snow storms. IN the US its a required by law that all vehicles turn on their lights when the sun sets yet many do not and our police do not have the time I believe to stop and tag them. I myself have plowed snow most of my life but in smaller full sized PU trucks yet I still with all my warning lights have fools pull out in front of me almost causing major accidents. I did a small test to see what would happen if my snow plow struck an auto at slow speeds of 5 MPH and it cut open the cars door like a can opener! Imagine the damage if I hit someone at greater speeds because they did not yield the right of way! I can easily adjust my driving, speed for all road conditions yet the wild card is always the idiots who shouldn't be allowed to drive a battery operated child's car let alone a real one when roads are dangerous, IMHO. Someday I plan on buying an older dump truck with the larger equipment to start plowing larger parking lots and sanding. Your video helped me see how it's done safely.Ty again.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Thanks again Mike! Be safe!

[@eastcoastrifraf9101]

9:48. Dam annoying headlights...

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Yeah they are, but they're not too bad when your on the back side of them tho, lol.

[@heyjohnson5535]

Just realized your in canada from the km on your gauges. Bet u guys get some hilacious snow up there. My snow storm would be like a fart in the breeze.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Hey Johnson, here on the east coast it has been fairly mild this winter and we barely got any snow. February and March is when we usually get hit the hardest.

[@williambrucemacdonald4886]

DEF in a 10L box.....expensive

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Yeah it would be costly! We now have barrels with a pump for topping it up now.

[@sloblus]

Is that atypical problem with snow/ice on the grill; or just a bad design ? Great videos!

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Depends on conditions, but It's mostly from snow coming over the plow that causes it.

[@milanmartiska7104]

1:31.... Why he dont stop on the STOP?

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

You got me, lol.

[@gregmckone]

Thanks for sharing. I learned a few things and I found it calming to watch you plow snow. :-)

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for watching Greg!

[@BillAndersonNS]

It's amazing that you and I are both in Nova Scotia and have completely different experiences. I live in Halifax and we have only had one real snowfall this year and it was less than 1 inch. Our ground is as bare as can be. But wherever you are in Nova Scotia, you have actual snowbanks ! Just like real winter. Amazing.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

I'm afraid I'm in the same boat as you Bill. We got about 5 inches the other day but other than that we just got about an inch or so a few times before that. I made these videos from footage I shot over the last few years. Just trying to keep my viewers happy and keep growing the channel! I'm hoping we will get a few good storms before winter is over, as salt runs are not much fun.Take care Bill and thank you for watching!

[@kevinmartin9432]

I used to like driving a snowplough, you really felt you were making a difference to ordinary motorists.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

You're right Kevin! But I still feel bad when I fill in the end of their driveways.

[@terencechevalier5756]

Yay snow plowing lol. Happy new year from northern bc. Looks like you guys getting the wacked out weather too lol

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

We haven't got much snow this year so this was from the last few years. It's plus 9 Celsius and raining here today. Happy new year!

[@terencechevalier5756]

@@JimHowDigsDirt ahh ok nice. Ya weve been cold over here for the last 4weeks, just over -30 to 40 snap for week. Spose be -5 today lol tshirt weather 🤣 😂 😆

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

All I can say to that is Brrrrrr...

[@Brian-41-14.racing]

Three winters plowing in east central Alberta and hated every minute of it. Between the idiot drivers and the 60-70 winds it was always an adventure. But we had it easy compared to the snow you get. Hats off to you sir. Stay safe. Cheers and God bless.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Thanks Brian! I must admit I have an pretty good run out in the country and I don't have a lot of bad driver on the road that I have to deal with. I'm just happy that I am not out on the Trans Canada Highway dealing with all the crazies, lol.

[@tygrzybowski]

you know, I am so grateful for people like you who make it so we can travel safely. but I'd rather have a foot of snow on the roads, rather than have then coated in salt, absolutely destroying my truck and its frame 😂

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Yeah, it's too bad we need to use salt, but that's the price we have to pay for safe roads in the winter.

[@randybedker1584]

I have respect for the people that keep the roads open during the winter. I've heard stories of them plowing 30-40 hours straight go to the barn sleep two or three hours then back at it. But that was way back 60-80s.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Sometimes the good old days didn't seem so good Randy, lol

[@ozzy429460]

We run a front chain for those black ice days. And tenco front discharge sanders. But still we all have those days even all chained up. Great videos.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Yeah, and black ice is the worst! Thanks for watching Ozzy!

[@ILoveFountainPensCdn]

Just came across your video, had no idea you're from NS! Thanks for the work you do in our province.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

You are welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@mikefleming8352]

Hi Jim. It’s because of guys like you that I made it to and from work for 35 years. Can’t thank you enough.

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Thank you for the support Mike! It's nice to feel appreciated!

[@turfjon1336]

love this pal! i snow plow for a municipality in Ontario. also didnt know that epoke made sanders for trucks. i have only used them on sidewalk plows

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Thank you TurfJon! Stay safe out there brother!

[@infinitynetservices1787]

What part of Nova Scotia you from

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

I am in Pictou County and plow out of the MacLellans Brook plow shed, just outside of New Glasgow!

[@jamesvanscoy7717]

Great job plowin the rds keep up the good wrk

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Thanks, will do! Thank you for watching James!

[@jamesvanscoy7717]

@@JimHowDigsDirt np

[@stuartbrock7586]

What kind of speeds do you plow at? I am sure there are a lot of circumstances that will dictate your speeds; maybe you could give us some scenarios?

[@JimHowDigsDirt]

Most times we are plowing between 50 and 60 kmph. Depends on road surface and weather conditions. Thanks for watching Stuart!