Manley Jobs: Logging: Log Truck Driving: EP6

Dive into the world of log truck driving. Manley Jobs followed Mimi, Ryan, and Ashton and learned what it's like to wake up early in the morning and haul logs from the woods to the mill. Log truck driving is an important part of logging industry. This video will show students all about log truck driving career. @forestproud5762 #forestproud @ryerbecker @ruppstimbertutorials

[@Mike_Hog_A_Nator]

I loved hauling logs at 14 for my Uncle's logging business. I learned in a Pete 379 18sp Eaton. I would just haul out of the woods to the road then the professional driver took over. Later in my years I went through a fully paid by Fed Grant Credited College CDL Training Program. 10 months long, 6 days a week & 10hr days in a W900 18sp. attached to a 52-102 dry van. . I graduated top of my Class then had a Stroke later on that put me out of the game. I had over million miles with zero citations, violations, warnings or shutdowns. Now I lost it all. Living off $2k a month on SSI/DI SUCKS! 🤟

[@beckyshock3099]

My late husband was a log truck driver, I went with him much of the time so I do know what it's like. Kudos to all of you!!!! I myself worked as a weighmaster for Weyerhaeuser. Entering loads into the computer, and giving out weight tickets to the drivers, yes I even weighed my husband now and then....I remember one night a driver said "I have a load of Aspen" hardwoods pay more then pine, he didn't know I knew it was pine, so he didn't get away with his trying to trick me !

[@claytonbatten7317]

50 years in a logging truck was enough for me. Loved the work. Wouldn’t have changed a thing

[@irvingellis4580]

18 years love it wooden know what else I want to Doo

[@hunterjohnson2775]

@J O H N S O N pray, I got lucky and run a 2014 t800 7 axle mule train out of school, you think your good, your not, if your intimidated, don't do it, 12-18 hours a day, God only knows the road you gunna be on, lots of variables.

[@joelperry9380]

Respect, that’s all that needs to be said

[@hunterfishergather6879]

Only 50? 😄 Hats off sir!

[@Logtruckife317]

Man some of those haul roads are painfuly bumpy

[@russbonk1372]

2nd best thing about this video.....getting to hear ole Jerry Reed pick that gittar!!

[@harleyhawk7959]

30 yrs driving with a c.d.l. my driving record is one thin piece of paper.

[@allenmaddux7611]

I ran a log truck for 2 years in northern Cali until they started shutting it down. Loved every day of it.

[@BIGETV601]

I’m log truck driver here in Mississippi and I enjoyed this video

[@dschephigh1]

Wish I were closer. I have had my CDL since 1984, no speedings, no accidents and have hauled refer, flatbed, heavy equipment and tree length logs in Northern Minnesota. Working at US Steel now, but when I get laid off I always hop in a truck. Love the work. An right on, so many people cannot pass the drug tests anymore. So Sad. Be safe out there and maybe someday I'll be in your area. :)

[@ChrisTian-lf2oh]

God, If I could have ONE chance of doing this, I would move to North America in an instant. This would be a dream job for me. Cheers from Sweden

[@spookyfizz]

Well we need LTL drivers too. That’s good paying and good running. Lots of Gorge and Mountain roads need driving. I used to wear a tie to work and now drive a truck. It’s a good life up here.

[@Str8Rippin93]

@@spookyfizz is it possible for a 29 yr old with no cdl experience to gey hired for this job?

[@karlmunoz1158]

CONGRATULATIÓN'S driver's this's one of the best jOB's in EARTH I have done the same jOB but in HONDURAS 🇭🇳 GOOD jOB Guy's 👍

[@salstonightsbiggestloser]

My bucket list is log truck driving. In the meantime I'm on the railroad side of things. Shear moments of terror with lots of idle time in between. Keep up the great work and stay safe everyone, this is my backyard.

[@sheihkhamdanbinfzza8374]

Wow

[@artgonzalez7816]

makes me miss my 1967 logging truck. retired in 2009.keep the vids coming

[@andrewking4885]

What type of truck please.

[@Jasonsfarm]

I'm going to watch more of your series, this was probably the best 19 minutes I've spent on KZbin in a long time. Felt longer that 19 minutes in all the right ways.

[@mimibryson7841]

Blake has more videos on the way! They do amazing work. Our kids are able to see a different view of jobs that are out there.

[@197robust]

Felt the same way, most videos I feel the need to skip ahead every once in a while. I was in awe the entire length of this one. Loved every second of it. I live in BC Canada but this has really got me to thinking I should contact a logal loggin company to go for a ride-along one of these days. See if this really is for me.

[@dannydeshler4327]

Blake Manley...You are doing a fine job sir, please keep it up!! It's so nice to see a teacher showing our young people other opportunities besides college...these vocational jobs are vital to our economy and they pay really well too! Thank You for showing our kids what's truly out there.

[@blakemanley2470]

More to come!

[@noellagitaocervana8399]

@@blakemanley2470 wow grate that job i love it most. good day sir, is there any filipino working nthat company?

[@ramilmalabago2313]

@@noellagitaocervana8399 We are not sure if there are Filipinos working in this particular company. However, Filipinos are everywhere in America. Mostly worked in service industry.

[@iateabadtaco]

this is so cool, intrusting to see the process

[@christuttle3980]

Worked for Eve River Div. for MacMillian Bloedel on Vancouver island British Columbia from 1980 till recently retiring l loved the job😎

[@rickykingi5191]

I’d love to have a go on the logs over that way... the gear looks nice 👌✨

[@williamvohs9766]

Keep up the great work love the video

[@backachershomestead]

Excellent job on the video!

[@DAMotorsports]

Awesome documentary better than 75% of productions on tv

[@chrisbaines9206]

awesome and inspiring video more motivation for me to get my class a cdl.. loved the west bound and down background music... great song...

[@ronniewaters6985]

5 years of hauling in South western Colorado over 300 trips over wolf creek pass never had better time!!

[@tylonialgmania5321]

Many of you don’t know this, Manley is a Logger. Probably one of the best outfits in Oregon. Family run business, hardworking, great people. Shout out to Kevin, Dorothy and Jeff!!

[@karma4859]

The way he handled himself with securing one of those loads told me he knew what he was doin' so I figured.

[@leifwilson7053]

Well made video!

[@scottbishop]

i build wooden model logging truck replicas so i always enjoy watching your videos

[@logaloga4761]

I'm logging truck driver in Malaysia, love watcging your videos

[@karma4859]

Nice insight into how this line of work goes. I really do admire these drivers. Especially Mimi, I dunno what it is but I highly respect a woman in this kinda outfit. Safe drivin' out there.

[@_AndromedaGalaxy_]

now i feel like watching Over The Top.

[@earlputnal9124]

I don't see how watching a movie does the same thing in a real life documentary. But anyway. Sighhhh.

[@andrewking9761]

@@earlputnal9124 "over the top" is a film with Sylvester Stallone as a trucker driving an Autocar truck with an 8V71 Detroit.

[@skylarsoper241]

I only mention this cause I operate an link belt 4800 LL with a 75 ft reach , pretty frikin awesome, best job I’ve ever had

[@carlwilliams1570]

My Dad ran a pole treating plant for Crown Zellerbach. They used a west coast style peerless trailer to haul pilling into New Orleans everyday. It helped it to maneuver in tight city streets where a conventional pole trailer couldn’t go.

[@TonaldDrump686]

“Stinger steer”. It really helps on the skinny, meandering logging roads around here. (Oregon)

[@TonaldDrump686]

I’m not a logger or a truck driver, but I’ve seen a few.

[@matthewconway1494]

I think it's cool, that these guys drive log trucks, cause they keep 🇺🇲 going.

[@jacoblarson4420]

Went up many times when I was kid with a friend. Even got to steer the damn thing up one of the Loggin Roads. Such neat adventures for sure 🙂

[@michellecarew7778]

Lol at 18? Thats just weird dude

[@edchavez6101]

Liking it, I’m in mining and we start early also .God Bless!

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great video

[@JS-pp1yv]

I would love this, hooked logs under Christy Carage 98 likbelt 5 years, I have been hauling in Midwest and it's flat and boring , stopped cdl work for now. But thank you for video and Inspiration anyone can always move back.

[@katieprince7954]

I am a woman who has always had a calling of hauling loggs. Took a lot to get into field 28 yrs ago. Was not welcoming then for women. It is the best self rewarding job I could ever imagine. An yes I did all pretrip mechanics myself. Including adjusting brakes. Your video is excellent 👌

[@jeffreykbevins7116]

Some great truck driving going on here .

[@JohnDoe-gq8tt]

THANK YOU GREAT INFO

[@GaryLX870D]

20+ years in the woods... Awesome too see some young talent, hungry for more... 👍 Keep up with good work and get logs!!

[@beckyshock3099]

When my husband died, he had a million miles accident and ticket free.... I really miss him.

[@bctw9004]

Great video!!!!

[@bertmohi3671]

easy job driving loggers 22yrs driving loggers an still driving loggers Living here in New Zealand use 2 drive stem trucks awesum life did do line hauling 8yrs but logging da best life luv it 👍👍👍👍👍

[@swamploggersnc4720]

Great Video!!!!

[@jamiehall7574]

My stepbrothers Lance and leaf Robertson went to Sweet Home High School Back in the day. Was kind of neat to see this video made me think of them.

[@smithevelyn4241]

Hello jamie

[@smithevelyn4241]

How you doing

[@dundonrl]

Lance was a classmate of mine, we graduated in 1991.

[@deanconner2475]

All those nice trucks business must be good. I like my truck clean to. I was almost born in a logg truck.

[@orvinoportotv7607]

New friend god bless keep safe always watching from Philippines

[@fnsawgun]

can only be burned on the bark but they can still sell 2s and 3s with exposed tree side in half of a bundle

[@youtubejunkie6625]

Looks like bliss

[@corpnut2906]

nice video, only trucking job i wish i had done, i'm retired now. i have video of some family old school logging trucks from the 50's. old Macks, Internationals and military rigs good stuff

[@user-lm6nw3zd7d]

It must cost a fortune to run a truck nowadays. Any misfortune can be costly. It takes good drivers and lots of luck to make a go of this job. Thanks to all the drivers and loggers out there.

[@jiminycricket2230]

Mimi you rock!! Hauling logs can be miserable hard work in the rain and the mud. I dont know if it freezes in Oregon but icy roads are fun too. Keep on being outstanding!!

[@GORT70]

Not as much as in say Minnesota, but yes it does get cold out there and it has what I call the month of rain-24/7 rain for about a month. Literally. Mud baby…..

[@samkabena]

Amazing indeed

[@kerrymulcahy8973]

Watching further with stopping to tighten the chains here with the pine they have air operated winch straps that automatically tightened the load as you drove so you don’t have to stop, less down time.

[@beetlebailey]

Nice 👍🏽 just found this channel...

[@smithevelyn4241]

Hello dear Bailey

[@GetLandWrecked]

Very nice camera work!

[@davidforbes7938]

Been at it for a while now. Here on the east coast of Canada we have center mounted loaders on our quad axle trailers and haul 33 tons of logs. Gross weight is 55.5 tons. It’s definitely an interesting way of life.

[@blakemanley2470]

Rules a bit different in Oregon. Wages have changed a bit over the last 3 years too ha

[@doulasscott3845]

Good for your guys,drove truck myself east coast and hated New York state

[@jakeadair8292]

Those Link Belts are awesome

[@saydali1627]

I love this job and am looking for a job. I work in the Mando express mail in 2007 and I have a background in repairing consumable parts. and electrical

[@markanthonyGQ]

This was such a fun episode on hauling trees. Didn't realize how much goes into it. Much more different then the car hauling we do.

[@johncholmes643]

The way to keep the pair straight is to focus on this basic difference: than is used when you're talking about comparisons; then is used when you're talking about something relating to time. Than is the word to choose in phrases like smaller than, smoother than, and further than

[@Mixey360]

Agreed, what a fun and educational video. I sit on my ass in front of a computer all day so I appreciate and respect all of the passion and dedication these guys and gals have.

[@Machinesvehiclesvariouscontent]

I loved.

[@imtiyazkaladagi2987]

I am interesting in wood cutting job 10 years experience in wood cutting i am from India 🇮🇳

[@mellsterr6192]

It’s not as easy as it looks! It’s rush, rush, rush all day long!

[@rickykingi5191]

That be right.. everything’s all go go go until something goes wrong 🙄😂

[@TomCraigRunamuk1]

Hurry up and wait.

[@christophersmith2871]

That's why it's called going to work.

[@ianleary6452]

Probably a pup or a tag along.

[@bmd1825]

So is every manufacturing job.....even more so.

[@kellyrice794]

I started driving in 1996 not to many women out there then. I started with chips for a year then drove a hayrack for 5. Took me to prove I was good throwing wrappers over their loads an they couldn't throw em over mine lol It was kinda hard being a woman, starting in a man's world (invading)when not many good women were driving an stayed with it❤️ good job, there's a few good ones out there now💖

[@richardbowles7690]

Nothing better than a Peterbilt hauling logs. Learned myself on a 359. Everyday was an adventure. Thanks, Blake. Keep the shiny side up, and keep it shiny. #peterbilt #logging #oregonworks

[@aaronsanborn4291]

I'll take my Kenworths over a Pete any day and I've driven multiple models of both including a 359, W900 & T800...I'm long legged and even with me floating gears most of the time the clutch pedal on a Pete puts my knee above the steering wheel when its all the way out and at the end of a day my knee hurts like hell.

[@bordstif84]

@@aaronsanborn4291 I'm short legged and I still like the T800 600 cat 6nz heavy spec. Maroon in color. Sexy unit.

[@andrewoldacre2940]

I just love to drive my truck...drive safe..

[@haydnthompson8926]

Thought about log truck driving but I make over double what they make doing what I do, still traveling which sucks but you just can't beat the pay.

[@chotuusian4127]

Good work

[@stevenharkness9925]

It's funny how we are in the same profession but we have different saying for all of the same things we do every day.

[@aaronsanborn4291]

Not to mention the different weight limits...80K in Oregon and where I live in Maine we run 100K. We also don't run pintle hitch pole trailers so we don't have to unhook and hook back up every trip. Our trucks are typically tandem axle tractors and we run tri-ax trailers.

[@jarpa153]

@@aaronsanborn4291 and here in Sweden we have weight limit 141k and on some roads 163k. But I'm a bit suprised over the difference between states in weight limits.

[@brettblack7049]

Gross 165 here in Michigan on an 8-axle trailer or doubles. Most log trucks don't haul that heavy.

[@jamierammell3946]

In the beginning of your video when you mentioned the pads you replaced for the bunks to turn on, what exactly are those called. I need to replace mine as well on my bunks.

[@SteYs04]

My three-year old is 100% ready to become a logging truck driver. He was already there, but this video heightened his excitement! Working outside in the mountains looks super appealing to me as well.

[@nitetrain7136]

What some awesome rigs you guys drive. The pay is awesome to. I been truckn 23 years and almost all of it is puling doubles. Too bad i didnt live there cuz i would apply. Ive driven doubles 12 years for coca cola, Doubles for UPS, heavy haul gravel trains and currently for 7 years been driving heavy haul side dump trains in upper michigan. stay safe drivers.

[@robertcrawford4555]

Too make the $300 a day you do have to work 13 hours,so it’s not a typical 8 hour day to Make that kind of money

[@mellsterr6192]

Usual pay to my drivers is 33% of the gross to the truck. Some loads paid well, export, peelers, and saw logs. Pulp is very low pay. Last week, $45 a ton. We load to 88,000 lbs. on 6 axles and 105,500 lbs. on 9 axles.

[@robertowen1648]

@@robertcrawford4555 What truck drivers work an 8 hr day? It never existed in my 28 years driving, flatbed, belly dumping, oilfield, etc.

[@smithevelyn4241]

@@robertowen1648 really dear how you doing Robert

[@jsf8145]

@@robertcrawford4555 how many days worked in a row per week at 13 hours per day ? How many days off ? Body can only take so much at working 80 hours per week, before lack of exercise and sleep deprivation screws up your blood circulation and then you fail the DOT physical causing unemployment

[@peterwagonfukstyk9172]

Nice hood shots

[@nixondixon412]

Ashton Stutmans button up is awesome. Wonder where I can find more like it at 13:10

[@lesjones2656]

I'm 60..driving since 16. For me it's easy as hell. It's so easy all be do this at 80.

[@MrHotforhoneys16]

If you can do those snap binders by hand then they aren’t tight enough

[@allenhollenbach4692]

The view from their office is nicer than mine

[@rudolphdouglas8692]

This lady is really brave

[@austinr09]

Wish there was logging like this in the Midwest. Not much here other than tankers and freight

[@ericmiller7022]

10-4 agreed 💯 % that’s exactly where I am hauling crude oil tanker absolutely no beauty in oilfield that’s why I envy those 🪵 haulers they play in the very beautiful backcountry where us guys dream of getting maybe a week a year vacation time maybe

[@acewings221]

Dangerous stuff. Alot of rollovers happen especially when it rains

[@christophersmith2871]

I see them rolled over alot too.

[@charlesmeihana6890]

Awesome just awesome,,, got to be proud of loggers and logging truck drivers. Mimi is one of a kind , down to earth hard worker,,,👍💜 In case anyone is wondering, I’m a logger and logging truck driver here in Aotearoa New Zealand. Kaingaroa Forest 🌳 I’m of Māori decent, indigenous people of Aotearoa. I was interviewed by Log Trucker Magazine and Loggers World WA in an on line interview back in 2009. I’m featured in their article Volume 36 Number 6 JUNE 2009.

[@Jakereviewsall]

Heard you on the Lars Larson show and decided to come support. We should be doing more logging here instead of importing. I drove trucks but not for logging, that just was not for me.

[@PinayTruckerGIRLUSA]

I started from pulling doubles now I pull flatbed, just wondering maybe in the near future I would love to try hauling logs.

[@Human_Shrek]

just look for a local logging company. pretty sure they're always hiring

[@brettblack7049]

@@Human_Shrek yep, if the current turnover is what it was in trucking overall(200% in the past), then I'm sure log haulers are much higher.

[@MrPjcrews]

Go through the requirements. Specifically the D.O.T. Physical. There has been some changes and also go through the hours of service that are allowed. Love the footage you did here.

[@VchaosTheoryV]

I feel like this is Ice Road trucking but with logs instead of snow.

[@mimibryson7841]

We have plenty of ice and snow. This was filmed on a good day!

[@smithevelyn4241]

Same here dear

[@smithevelyn4241]

@@mimibryson7841 how you doing bryson

[@jasonmiller4814]

I used to drive up in Alaska from Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay. Most of the drivers hauled logs at one time andostly from Montana Idaho Washington and Oregon

[@bmdbigfeet1031]

Not even close. The drama is real.

[@n3tr01]

When I got my CDL I go Oregon for the logging Truck Driving

[@heikojenne3107]

Schönes Video... Selbst die Kinder sind dabei, besser Trucks als drugs. Meine Tochter fährt auch Unimog, Radlader und Bagger... Die Fahrzeuge sind ordentlich und das Betriebsklima scheint zu funktionieren. 😁👍💪 Schönen Gruß aus dem Siegerland, wo der Borkenkäfer die ganzen Fichtenwälder zerstört hat...😭😬

[@richardherrmann1954]

Like to try this job to .

[@cobhc1986]

What do you call that type of log trailer? They're different than the log trailers we use here in the southeastern US.

[@garyroach3479]

Problem is the pay and no matter what ur driving for living it's the pay that's the problem

[@MerlinMoorlo]

nice job

[@johnvelas70]

I am a logger, not a trucker. I am relaying this question for an 8yo Amish kid with health issues. We here in PA have 8 speed & a few 9 speed log trucks. I read somewhere in the PNW they use 13 & 18 speeds. His questions is what is the most powerful engine you can put in an 8 speed log truck?

[@stevejames9510]

Miss it.

[@TomCraigRunamuk1]

Love to have seen 75K even once. But even trying my best and I'm no different than any other driver hauling logs. Best I ever saw was 47K. But I'm from Happy Camp, California and we got shut down for 4 months for winter and if fire danger got out of hand we shut down too. Loved the job!

[@hunterjohnson2775]

Fuck that's it .....😳 I run 62-70k depending on what mill I'm heading to and weigh stations on the way daily in lib central Washington

[@papaboboytrucker9170]

shout out truckers all over the world.#keepontruckin

[@dwaynemclaren7160]

yes because what i do on my OWN time is company business! yaaaa! and you wonder why you have driver shortages? how's our east Indian friends doing logging by the way?

[@danielk09]

Man, I haul reefer all over the I-40. This is a whole different world to me but the scenery is gorgeous. How many miles is a typical trip for a load?

[@katieprince7954]

There is NO typical trip. Milage is different each trip

[@doublediamondgarage3031]

I'm ready to drive a log truck. And hang out with Mimi. She knows what she's doing!

[@kerrymulcahy8973]

I’m in Australia and just wondering why you don’t have folding trailers that we’ve had for years, the driver can load and unload the trailer themselves while staying in the truck with more safety and quicker loading, hooking up like that is old school.

[@mikem273]

They’re heavier, it’s just more to break, and with a tag axle and the wet kit for the hydraulics that’s just less wood you can haul so less money made.

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

Awesome im kinda local 2

[@karisalonen8984]

I haven't ever seen this type of full tree logging in Finland. I am not working in the logging industry, but I would argue that most if not all, are cut to length, thus the need for such trailers are not needed. Also we on earth do North American (Mexico, USA and Canada) still use those trucks from the 80s?