I don’t often comment on KZbin but I know it is important in growing the channel. Your editing is a perfect mix of fast forwarding on the straight sections, and great detail in the tight turns. You and your team make it look so easy, but that’s due to skill and knowledge. I can only imagine the amount of preparation it takes to plan the route; arrange the permits, and prepare the equipment so it will pass a detailed inspection. Job well done by everyone. Keep the videos coming, and you will see the subscriber count rise!
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
I appreciate the comments 😊. All the positive comments are my motivation to keep making these videos!
@warrendemars8 ай бұрын
Totally agree with this comment!
@RenegadeFiremen8 ай бұрын
As a local driver to the area you come through, I see you all the time and it still amazes me the loads you bring across Route 11. Keep up the good work and Im gonna have to see if I see my truck in one of your videos l;ol
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
Keep watching! ✌️
@carldrexler78838 ай бұрын
Doug it’s always a pleasure watching you do your job so professionally. I’m 75 and retired and have done some oversize and heavy haul in my day but nothing like you just like the inspection you went through you get what you give I’m proud of you and how you handle yourself 👌👌👌👌👌👌
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind comment 😊. Happy to have you following along with me!
@constructionwatcher53818 ай бұрын
Nice to see you again. Thanks. It was nice to hear that manual transmission getting a workout. That's great teamwork with the multiple escort vehicles on those tight corners.
@pourquoiunidentifiant8 ай бұрын
Thanks Doug for that other great one ! Keep Trucking !
@daveharrison79708 ай бұрын
Nicely done! I recently retired from the heavy towing and recovery industry and while I was never involved with anything quite that large, I can certainly appreciate what is involved. That was well done.
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
Thank you and happy to have you join us! ✌️
@BL-jt3qt8 ай бұрын
It is interesting to see what all is involved in moving a load from Point A to Point B. The maneuverability of a loads that long around curves, is amazing. Your driving skills are quite admirable. Thank you for sharing.
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
Happy to share! Thank you for watching! ✌️😊
@trvman18 ай бұрын
I just watched a 15 minute video of a truck driver delivering a load. Man, do I need a life!! :)
@sethtriggs8 ай бұрын
OH wow you were in my neck of the woods! And that's our biggest power plant in New York State. Super great project.
@paullynch6475 ай бұрын
I watched your three part series from Baltimore to Canada. I love yours because it takes you places that people don’t get to see often. I even saw a road sign coming off the Mass Pike saying Providence, Rhode Island. I had the time and actually when you drank your coffee I drank mine. It was like I was riding shotgun. Great driving and thanks for taking us on your adventures. God Bless!!
@luckybananaheavyhaul34075 ай бұрын
🤣 glad we could sit down and enjoy a good coffee together!
@monaromanmax8 ай бұрын
As I've said before love your camera angles and editing 👍👍👍. Can't imagine how many cuts and trawling through footage you do. Keep it up Doug. Your vehicles radios seamed uniformed clear this Video 👍 Greetings from the UK.
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
Thank you for the feedback. I’ve started using a new microphone and I think it’s making a difference in the audio quality
@danieldewey10568 ай бұрын
I live in New York, I haul oversized as well, but in a baby set up, (8 axles), I've seen your company all over, even a video through Ithaca ny, awesome professionalism with you and your escorts, cheers and safe travels driver!
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
Last year we had a contract moving wind towers through Ithaca on our way to Pennsylvania. ✌️ happy to have you follow along!
@CraigGrant-sh3in8 ай бұрын
Anyone who can get a truck through Ithaca deserves the Medal Of Freedom . What a nightmare even driving a car.
@johnwiesner65348 ай бұрын
Now that was a good video. It's nice to have professional friendships with people that you interact with. The company before Keen, I would take a 17' wide rear rudder for Gulfstream Aircraft out of the Savannah, GA port. The same 2 Sheriff's escorted me over to the plant so many times that we knew each other by first name's. Have a good day.
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
It’s very true. They still have a job to do but the NY troopers are a good bunch
@coreyweaver11298 ай бұрын
Back in a StarCar with a pin on!!! So beautiful!!!!! I live for the day you come thru my area of NY and I actually get lucky enough to see you. I live near Canandaigua and Geneva. It would be an absolute pleasure for this grumpy old veteran to see your truck drive by in person just once!!
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
If only I knew last year we drove right through Cananduaiga multiple times with the wind towers on our way to Pennsylvania
@KB-gs8zi8 ай бұрын
Well Doug & ALL Escorts --""HAPPY NEW YEAR "" to ALL !!! 🤠😎 Thanks for the video & Waiting to see what 2024 has to bring for the ""LUCKY BANANA " !! 🤔🙄👍👍👍👍👍
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
Happy New Year 🎊✌️😊
@dawnrosch88618 ай бұрын
My other half drove for 35 yrs and it amazes me the next level of transport and weight there is to move….great job…be safe out there
@thomasflynn1988 ай бұрын
I just LOVE this! So professional and conscientious in every way! You are the bomb, Douglas!
@kasperausten80797 ай бұрын
Great driver, my dad’s a truck driver. Rough Roads tough Loads !
@garyl63758 ай бұрын
Always enjoy your trips!
@dennismalcolm66208 ай бұрын
YOU ARE ONE HELL OF A GOOD DRIVER 👍 👏....
@MrFahrenheit998 ай бұрын
So cool watching you guys maneuver that thing. Stay safe out there
@rustyrods85358 ай бұрын
Rt11 west from Champlain , you rolled right through the big city …lol of Chateaugay NY . I meet your company’s trucks Rt11quite often . Great video Thanks for sharing.
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
Your fact of the day; The wires in Chateaugay are all higher on the eastbound side. 🤣 We should be rolling through there again at the end of this week with 6 more train cars!
@marshallbaldwin3958 ай бұрын
Almost makes me wish I was still working Good job by you and your crew
@bigyellowjimmy8 ай бұрын
That car at 17:40 deserves a dumbssa award.
@ericsanford56398 ай бұрын
good job,stay safe. happy new year!
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
Happy New Year
@Shadeza13738 ай бұрын
Nice video enjoyed every second. Cool cops at the same time 🎉🎉🎉
@n5407c8 ай бұрын
Un plaisir de voir ça. Merci d'avoir posté ce video.
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
Merci 😊
@ТенгизВахания-щ9о6 ай бұрын
I want a job like this! my respect, colleague!
@DVKajak6 ай бұрын
Simply amazing to see this work so detailled! Very professional for sure! Are your trucks equiped very special talking about engine or gearbox? Or is this a "normal" engine (for sure not the weakest) and an 18 speed? Btw: Thank you for the subtitles!
@luckybananaheavyhaul34076 ай бұрын
This truck has just a regular unmodified 565hp engine and Allison automatic transmission. They only thing different from this truck and a normal truck are axles and tires with a higher weight rating capacity.
@DVKajak6 ай бұрын
@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 That's impressive that quite a normal truck can haul this heavy loads! Here in Europe the difference between normal trucks and heavy haul trucks seem to be bigger than in America.
@luckybananaheavyhaul34076 ай бұрын
@DVKajak this truck is medium heavy haul. There are trucks built much stronger than this one but it is not necessary for the size of loads I am doing.
@DVKajak6 ай бұрын
@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 Thanks for all the information! 👌
@gregbridges23658 ай бұрын
Bet you loving the 18 speed again 😎
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
I played with it all week just like a teenager with his first Honda 😁
@eliasmachic67668 ай бұрын
I am new in your channel. And I am very extremely shocked how you have this beautiful skill, admirable blessings blessings
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
Happy to have you with us ✌️😊
@scottreed54608 ай бұрын
What was the gross wt. of this move? Did u mention it and I just missed it? Another awesome vid..! Best on YT no question
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
Aww I appreciate it! It’s these comment that keep this channel alive! 251,400lbs gross weight
@hawkeyetec8 ай бұрын
Great video. What type of cameras and system are you using. Pan tilt is nice. How many cameras and what type. Many thanks im looking to have a reliable clear system on my freightliner.
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
I’m just using GoPros, and insta360’s. No live images
@brettfeatherstone56118 ай бұрын
Interesting video, very professional and nice to see helpful authorities. Still don't understand why full hydraulic steer trailers are not used like hear in the UK and Europe .Those turns would be achieved without crossing into oncoming traffic lanes no problem . Unfortunately those trailers would be absolutely useless in the UK due to the overall length. Nice work though guys keep on trucking 😎😎
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
I agree with you! Unfortunately it’s hard to change the “we’ve always done it that way” mentality.
@brettfeatherstone56118 ай бұрын
😂😂.We have friends in Florida who used to be in the industry and that was the same answer I got from them .Great looking outfit on the road though👍👍
@heyinway8 ай бұрын
It's because of "bridge laws" the distance between axles to not overload roadway. That's why you see different combinations of groups of axles. Sometimes loads are transferred to multi-axle, all axles steerable and leveling platform systems to move within power plants, etc.
@sln96518 ай бұрын
Curious as to why the deck ext or if it's an extendable then no added weight but clearly you had the room to move forward to get the weight right. Seem to be plenty long for bridge without stretching. Do they just like to torture you??? Either way, your guys did a nice job on the distribution.
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
Quebec requires a longer bridge spread for this weight. It’s really stupid
@9983sp8 ай бұрын
The jeep needs it for turning on the truck, and the trailer turns on the jeep. The reason for the 13 axles and the length is to spread the weight out for bridges.
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
They were referring to the 15 foot deck extension that was added to this trailer but clearly not necessary for the load. We had to make the trailer even longer for the bridge requirements.
@homebaseoboone8 ай бұрын
Hallo great Job. I am a german Truckdriver and have one Question. Are there steering Axels at the Trailer? Thanks
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
No steering. I know steering is common in Europe but unfortunately not in North America. Only for extreme cases
@noone37348 ай бұрын
If you did these with a POV view, camera on your head, you'd be one of my favorite channels. The hood view is boring, I want to see your dash, when you check your mirrors, etc.
@constructionwatcher53818 ай бұрын
The jerky motion of the cameras on head literally makes me feel sick to watch. I'm glad you don't do that, Doug.
@andrep82874 ай бұрын
@noone3734....I'm mighty glad Douglas doesn't use the PoV camera....as a viewer, one gets very dizzy watching these videos, when we're forced to "follow every one of Doug's head-turns to monitor his mirror on one side, then pans his view across the windshield to the opposite side mirror. Another "vlogist" from the UK (Scott Andrews) tried it a few times, and his loyal followers voiced their negative opinions.
@noone37344 ай бұрын
@@andrep8287 Why do some people get dizzy?
@fellpower6 ай бұрын
Rubber Doug
@mikewatson78378 ай бұрын
Nice !
@YoniPadilla-e8e7 ай бұрын
I’m curious @Douglas about whether you are a owner operator or do you work for a company. Which company so I can apply 😀, I really love the trucking industry🙌💪🏼💪🏼
@luckybananaheavyhaul34077 ай бұрын
Transport Bellemare but we are only hiring from the Montreal area
@YoniPadilla-e8e7 ай бұрын
@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 😭
@ronblack78708 ай бұрын
we just had a 163,000 pound press base delivered from philly docks to buffalo . so total weight very similar and the trailer was much more compact no police escort. 11 axles total all legal. can't take it on the thruway though.
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
They obviously know something about ordering permits that we don’t
@averteddisasterbarely23398 ай бұрын
@ 3:39 the stop sign threw me off at first ! Then i figured it out .
@roberteddy89628 ай бұрын
Do all the trailer axels have brakes ?
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
Yes
@9983sp8 ай бұрын
How much horsepower does it take to haul 250,000 pounds?
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
These trucks only have stock 565hp. We could always use more hp but these actually do the job just fine.
@carldrexler78836 ай бұрын
I think those stickers are good for 30 days
@andrep82874 ай бұрын
@carldrexler7883...actually, the "CVSA - (passed) Level-I full inspection" decals are valid for 3 months and are, by the way, color coded (for officers to know if the decal is still valid when a CMV slowly passes-by across the scale-pad). The interesting part is that US-based truckers may legally use these decals as proof of Periodic Mandatory CMV Inspections. Here in Canada however, the respective provincial Ministries of Transport still require their annual (trucks/tractors/semi & full trailers) or semi-annual (Passenger or School Busses) periodic mandatory commercial vehicle inspections, decals and certificates, even if such a vehicle has just been affixed with a CVSA inspection decal by any jurisdictional North American roadside inspection station! (I'm an Associate CVSA-member)
@carldrexler78834 ай бұрын
@@andrep8287 thanks haven’t got a sticker since early 2000s now I know but I’m retired
@huhn19648 ай бұрын
How many light poles and signs have trailers like this taken out?
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
None because they don’t let careless drivers touch these trailers!
@pathorsman29928 ай бұрын
Do you your western star or prefer your peterbilt?
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
The Peterbilt has a nicer interior and is more comfortable however I find the western star is a better working truck. It has a better turning radius and I prefer the manual transmission
@woody67918 ай бұрын
20:06 are you releasing diff lock?
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
Yes exactly! I always throw the locks on when climbing over curbs
@andrep82874 ай бұрын
@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 ....I also use the diff-lock when maneuvering at slow speeds, especially reversing, as you don't get oversteer caused by the front drive (particularly with automatic transmissions)
@ms-mac5218 ай бұрын
👍👍👍
@rogerwachal37188 ай бұрын
Watching this made me nervous, I can't imagine how it's for you
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
The stress is addictive 😏 that’s why I do it!
@Oliver-kv2mm8 ай бұрын
Where is Jeremey deitte when you him? Motor One on the move!
@alansavage35498 ай бұрын
Nose to tail how long?
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
I think it was 146 feet or somewhere in that ballpark
@russellmcknight72268 ай бұрын
Your left leg probably dosn,t like the 18 speed,,lol
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
Just checking to see if I remember how it works 😏
@producerk82478 ай бұрын
Ever hit a sign and take it with you?
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
I try to avoid that.
@danielcollins75888 ай бұрын
Even with state escorts dot wanted to wiegh you😂😂Surprised dot didnt have you pull in for a level 123 for hours and pictures for there walls as a trophy
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
Superloads have mandatory dot inspections which are actually scheduled in advance. I’ve done it so many times, I’m on a first name basis with the officers there.
@nicolasm32178 ай бұрын
Salut, Je suis surpris que tu utilise une remorque ' extra longue ' Trop longue même. En Europe on utilise une remorque dite ' mille pattes ' c'est beaucoup plus petit ( de moitié ) par apport au Canada ou les USA et c'est plus maniable. Bye
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
Je suis d’accord! J’aimerais une petite remorque comme vous! Mais nos réglementation pour le surcharge des ponts et infrastructures nous permettons pas! 😞
@nicolasm32178 ай бұрын
Bonjour, Oui c'est vrais, j'ai vue que la police avais avait des balance pour mesurer le poids sûr chaque essieux, il est vrais qu'avec un mille pattes il serait serai quasi impossible de mesurer les roues intérieurs, c'est bien dommage. Bye @@luckybananaheavyhaul3407
@danielcollins75888 ай бұрын
Why does everyone expect truckers to sit around for free. Breakdowns, border crossings, scales, out of drive time, load pick up, drop off, on and on. Go ask office worker to stay 3 hrs , for free they would quit first time
@andrep82874 ай бұрын
@danielcollins7588....I share your beef, but in this particular case, Douglas is paid by the hour....so not proverbial skin off his south-end-of-a-northbound-mule ;-)
@isthisbetterwell9958Ds8 ай бұрын
well that is the dumb thing i ever seen no need for the rear axles
@readycutz91888 ай бұрын
DOT is a big waste of tax payer dollars and trucker time. Name of the game if you pay the money you can pass. Sad sad.
@catherinesalmon33108 ай бұрын
Mammoet. and. Premay. heavy haul. had. far. bigger. Load’s than. that. , hauling. out. of. Edmonton and. Calgary. too. Fort. McMurray. and. other. destinations. In. Alberta. and. elsewhere / have a. good. day. and. safe. trip / Bill. S. Canada
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
So if it’s not the biggest then it’s not worthy of being posted? You know you are not forced to watch these videos. If you don’t like it, keep scrolling!
@gavinperry72378 ай бұрын
@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407Are the wheels on the rear dolly steerable ?
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
@gavinperry7237 not steerable, this one just follows like a 3rd trailer
@andrep82874 ай бұрын
@catherinesalmon3310...just FYI, the Western Canadian provinces, especially SK & AB have completely different maximum permitted weights for super-loads, especially on the roads leading to oil-wells. Thus...it would behoove you to educate yourself, before making stupid remarks. Besides, neither Mammoet nor Premay operate any heavier equipment within the Eastern part of the Continent (i know, i've delivered Mammoet equipment between the Eastern US and the Canadian Maritimes)
@TheTruthseeker7078 ай бұрын
I am just a regular trucker 😂. This is another level of trucking and complexity. Great job driver and rest of the team. May the Lord Jesus Christ protect all of you guys.
@aderbalmatias7395 ай бұрын
I have 2 speakers on my desk and i can feel the power of this engine, it's incredible!!
@cdnpont8 ай бұрын
There is something very relaxing about watching your video's. Everything happens so slowly, so precisely with such little room to spare. Thanks!
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
There is a fine line between relaxing and boring 🤣🤣🤣.
@cdnpont8 ай бұрын
No, no, it's just calming to me...probably not for you as much! Cheers.@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407
@slapdoe74387 ай бұрын
I drive a truck for a living but this is another level. Most people don't know the skill this takes, very talented and professional!
@luckybananaheavyhaul34077 ай бұрын
Mostly patience. A heavy hauler without a lot of patience doesn’t get very far!
@Howoldareweanywayyipes4 ай бұрын
i believe it's a Western Star that he is driving.
@jasonasselin8 ай бұрын
Love watching these videos.. Keep them coming eh!!
@CanandianPeriod8 ай бұрын
Another amazing haul, just a little 125 ton total. Wow good thing you don't have to stop on a dime with that kind of weight.
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
We try to plan ahead not to wear out the equipment but with brakes on 13 axles you’d be surprised how well it stops if we really need to!
@tedgerstenslager29498 ай бұрын
@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407Between the weight and the amount of brakes it will probably rip the treads off of the tire carcass on a quick stop. Is there a larger compressor on the truck to supply all the air tanks?
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
@tedgerstenslager2949 no it’s just stock compressor
@andrep82874 ай бұрын
@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 ...the way you monitor and anticipate the traffic patterns all around, you likely will come to a complete stop, before the average car driver even got out of cruise.
@andrep82874 ай бұрын
....and, at that, without a hard-brake application (
@lennardperry51848 ай бұрын
your camera and editing skills are definitely top notch. great video
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@stephencorbett97788 ай бұрын
Wow Ray, we used to have snow in the UK but nothing like you went through,Yeshua was in the cab with you definately. God bless you Ray i love your vids. Retired trucker Steve.
@BobbyTucker8 ай бұрын
I love your videos, Doug, I can't say much for your customer for trying to keep everything a mystery. Be safe until next video. I'm subbing, leaving a thumbs up, and a tap on the bell.
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
Thank you and happy to have you along! ✌️😊
@joshw16878 ай бұрын
Ur entire crew and the troopers make it seamless. Stay safe
@aceduece41426 ай бұрын
Nicely done sir! Thanks for sharing.
@gwgrote58 ай бұрын
The BEST part of a weekend is the chance to see another Lucky Banana video. 😎
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
I’m trying to keep up getting these out for you guys 🥵
@gwgrote58 ай бұрын
@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 I'm just telling you what the World wants. 😉
@RFRancois086 ай бұрын
Cheers to that
@kennethorton36618 ай бұрын
I thought it was your truck when I seen you in Champlain New York
@normand74138 ай бұрын
Very long load and nice video have a good day
@karineguillette51998 ай бұрын
12:15 For those interested, this sticker is valid in all three north american countries.
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
Even I didn’t know it would be valid in Mexico! Learn something every day!
@ridgec56707 ай бұрын
As always a great video! And only a few miles from my house at the end of the video. Wishing I could have seen the remainder of the route! Great work!
@LT.X3808 ай бұрын
Very interesting video. Stay safe my friend. God bless you. 🙏🙏🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲
@jontanner68788 ай бұрын
That was a great video! Thank you!
@Shawn_the_Protogen8 ай бұрын
I can barely drive a trailer on a pickup. A 13 axel heavy load looks to be an absolute nightmare for someone like me. Glad to know there are people who can handle that pressure.
@jimanderson80028 ай бұрын
Excellent job Driver!!
@cuttingwoodagain8 ай бұрын
Just seen this video!! I operate this machine one bulk earthmoving in the Uk and company is always moving us around the job without drama!!! They leave the stick on and remove middle teeth and move it!!!! NO BIG DEAL!! There’s many machines same size, smaller and bigger but no great big fussing!!! Why is everything on KZbin from America so dramatic!!!!!!??? It’s a baby 50ton weight on you ridiculous massive truck 😂 Whatever!! Only in America!!??
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
I agree it’s overly complicated! I don’t make the rules in America. I just gotta follow them!
@andrewpaine21744 ай бұрын
You must have come thru the border at Champlain NY which is funny because I live about 10 minutes north about 2 mins from the other border crossing nearby. Glad to see they didn't give you a hard time as some of the drivers coming through spend forever waiting to get through.
@luckybananaheavyhaul34074 ай бұрын
We try to have our paperwork in order. The border really isn’t a big deal. The system actually works better than ever :)
@IJS4334 ай бұрын
are those cute little tire scales the troopers use even legit???? Seems wild to me haha. I only fallow 1 other trucking channel and i think i found a new fave. Only my second video watched but awesome content!
@luckybananaheavyhaul34074 ай бұрын
These scales are accurate as long as the terrain is perfectly level. Any oddity on the ground will throw off the readings. Welcome to the channel!
@nealfry74038 ай бұрын
Love it be safe Doug.
@georgeburnham11236 ай бұрын
That black car. lol
@butchs60992 ай бұрын
Cant believe they wanted to weigh you! Portable scales must have been a Christmas present for them.
@luckybananaheavyhaul34072 ай бұрын
Mandatory for all trucks permitted over 200,000 in NY to weigh with the portable scales!
@markfrye91788 ай бұрын
Precision! I like seeing things where the person knows his *hi*. Thanks for this!
@brody88576 ай бұрын
crazy how heavy that thing is! good work my man
@stephanecosti35076 ай бұрын
Bon boulot Merci pour cette super vidéo. 👍💪
@kenberscheit9488 ай бұрын
254k on 13 axles...,western star handled it like it should,. hauled a load of crude one time ,147k# on 7 axles , definetly didnt want an escort , the ol western star (425 cat, 15 sp.)did just fine , had it down to 16mph going up a grade ,60 mile haul,needed 2 scale tickets at the refinery when i got there, truck went to scale max 100k# and pup was 47k#. not bad for a 80K# rated truck???
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
I find it amazing what these trucks can do when you really put them to the test!
@alberta1st8 ай бұрын
Very good proffesional delivery
@johnmaclachlan68188 ай бұрын
Thumbs up keep them coming driver.
@martinpoulsen65648 ай бұрын
That's a great big stretch you've got on there. Is that to accommodate the required axle spread for the load, or more or less just how the trailer is spec'd? ...same load here in Europe would be on a much shorter trailer, but possibly with 8 tires per row of axles. It doesn't quite give the same axle spread, and some bridges can indeed be a problem. Some loads simply have to go by ship because they're too heavy to pass any of the suspension bridges, even with jeeps etc.
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
Exactly. The long wheel spacing is required for the bridges.
@richardcolemanjr37498 ай бұрын
Heavy haul is always interesting. Why haven't heavy haul trailers with steerable axles used like you see in Europe and other countries? Cool video on You Tube.
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
Because transport in North America doesn’t seem to pay enough for that fancy equipment. 😞
@carldrexler78838 ай бұрын
Good video 👍👍👍👍👍👍
@bxb5908 ай бұрын
It was a little weird watching the video. For the most part I recognized all the roads, buildings and land marks along the way. You did a great job making this video. Bon travail !
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊✌️
@mikehanks13998 ай бұрын
Seems like a lot of weight for such a small package. Can you share what you were carrying?
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
It’s a turbine shaft for a hydro electric dam. The load weighs 155,000 lbs. total weight with the truck was 251,000
@GrayPlayer8 ай бұрын
Do you ever use a rear steering element? Friend had an escort service in Connecticut years ago.
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
Yes but for even bigger trailers! You can watch my videos hauling the train cars or wind towers to see steerable trailers!
@RM.....8 ай бұрын
That was awesome .
@hughgautier38946 ай бұрын
Counter they don't care about your covering the load, just that you aren't allowed to dispute a claim that you damaged their cargo. The film would prove beyond a doubt if it was as they said or if it wasn't. This is a case of CYA.
@giork28288 ай бұрын
From the thumbnail, I’d assume the police had to break-check you so you would pull over. Well, you didn’t have to stop for them with all the inertia lol
@luckybananaheavyhaul34078 ай бұрын
I drink a lot of coffee so I need to stop a lot 🤣🤣🤣