Pt 3 Big Rig Winter Truck Driving in a Blizzard in Utah

[@clifforddalton3067]

Thanks for the very interesting video. I guess it's a challenge to avoid slipping off the carriage? have to have your wits about you al the time. Does looking at all that snow make you dizzy and somewhat hypnotized? you have a very dangerous job, take care ok. London UK here, virtually no snow ever, haha. So I love watching videos involving snow.

[@lindajensen8709]

It IS a big deal! Found myself holding my breath...lol. Scared my couch was going off a cliff! You are an awesome driver!

[@jgbuff04]

Good vid, you said the guy in the SUV should of followed you, being from Wyoming, I have followed many a trucker in a snow storm to help me navigate.

[@4672-m9f]

Amazing driving

[@aprilasbahr]

Oh how I remember driving my rig through those conditions lol. Well we're all here with you watching, and listening. Enjoy your videos. I miss trucking.

[@DirectCurrent4u]

Theres nothing better then driving in bad weather when your the only one on the road!!! Thanks for sharing...

[@christineromannoodles9616]

Better safe than sorry ! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@alohatic]

Being overly confident can also be "an accident waiting to happen" so be careful out there and thanks for doing a wonderful job in bringing the needed goods into town.

[@dewaynemiguel5695]

I drove over 40 yrs you be suprised those blue blocker sunglasses actually make it easier to see in the near white out conditions or those tack glasses you see on TV they work amazing

[@OneshotMovement]

Good idea

[@christineromannoodles9616]

I always learn so much from your videos! I do appreciate your videos on driving!

[@bcr4601]

Yes stay calm and DRIVE to CONDITIONS. There is no load worth more than your life.Thanks for the ride as I drove northern Canada and thats fun in the winter.

[@kvdme]

I drive A LOT. Many a time following a semi has helped me thru. Blessings

[@skittishlime7051]

Thanks for demonstrating to us teaming rookies how to drive in the ❄

[@ridingshotgun1251]

No worries dude.. feel free to ask any questions you may have..

[@howardfortyfive9676]

When I went 2 driving school (95-96) head instructor w/25-30yr as driver said "if you make it up to summit in 5th go down in 6th." What he was saying was don't think you will fly down. Up slope in 4th DOWN IN 5th. Use Jake stay in control. MAINTAIN UR ROLLING TRACTION. Use Jake-stay OFF BRAKES. CHAIN UP when warning signs say chain up CHAIN UP. Good Luck

[@Casinogirl56]

Hats off to you....I get anxiety just watching this, I can't imagine having to drive in it. You rock!

[@mrdave777]

The one thing that stands out to me...how calm the driver sounds in these conditions. Remember that!

[@oregongirl1064]

HE IS AN EXPERIENCED DRIVER. HE KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING.

[@bushmaster9576]

@@oregongirl1064 fuck your caps lock

[@kadinzaofelune]

Good drive man... Can't wait to get back to it.

[@DD-bn2mx]

my dad drove his trucks in this and had to drive with the door open and standing on the running boards in the 50s

[@jimmy504whodat6]

Good job there Mike I could tell you are a seasoned driver !

[@chrisquigley7921]

Hey dude I like your Cadillac nice job picking that car out I do love semi trucks also And I am going to keep watching your videos let me know when you're a new video comes out cuz I want to watch it

[@butterworth235]

I always called it Pangooosh.....lol! I wanted to live there but gets to cold for the motorhome. Your a brave soul taking those mountain passes.....you stress me out, lol

[@howardfortyfive9676]

I get a chuckle *with your snappy one liners.* Sometimes your humor is dry but it ain't dry as dust like British humor....

[@rhianimal19]

Used to haul auto parts acrosst tornado alley all seasons. Never had an issue, because we ran so damn heavy. No problem on ice or anything. Weight makes a huge difference on slippery roads. Had to drive a lot of two lane to avoid the DOT.

[@1sonlee1]

Good job man. That's some scary stuff !

[@902Steeler]

You have great advice! Best trucking videos our there as far as Im concerned

[@slimjimmy9467]

Got stuck driving in conditions like that for 17hrs a couple years back heading home from Idaho to Seattle

[@josephvilla9477]

Awesome video God Bless, Be safe out there Brother!!

[@cathy9160]

Just beautiful I love snow but chose not to drive in snow and ice .but you are pretty relaxed driving in these condition.

[@deadfreightwest5956]

Cars that are silver or gray never have their lights on in rain, twilight, or other similar situations. It's guaranteed!

[@ridingshotgun1251]

Lol.. you sound like me . Lol

[@MrMustangMan]

i do.....

[@1DirtyMutt]

Why would they turn THEIR lights on...THEY can see just fine! LOL

[@mussongal1232]

I've never understood why folks do not turn their lights on.....I'd like to ask them....

[@thunderturtle347]

@@mussongal1232 I think its because that snow is white sometimes gray and the cars are the same color Edit I put car for color lol

[@frankdove4869]

I like your comment with no vehicles around on that stuff I'm the same way Roy Washington got hit with fairly decent snow I left the house at 7:00 everybody and their brotherhood shouted for me cuz I had a four-wheel drive and I wasn't scared to drive in the crap didn't use it foiled right but nice to have if you need it I like your videos and I like your attitude behind the wheel hope to hear back from you soon stay safe out there

[@Bluesman76]

great ride , nice lesson amazing video

[@theamerican7131]

Enjoyed the video. I just subscribed. I was going to be a Comedian but, everyone laughed at me. lol

[@larslake]

Actually this isn't too bad. I've pulled 40k through SD (and other places) when you couldn't see anything. Highway/signs/markers/ditches. All you saw was snow. I had to drive off the GPS view in order to follow the highway. Keep on Truck'in.

[@freddief.660]

I went through a storm on highway 50 in Sierra Nevada s this year and 72 inches of snow came down in 24 hours it was a very long day.

[@ridingshotgun1251]

It does wear on ya Freddie.. glad ya made it safe

[@photolense]

i will be honest , i liked the video , i drive myself and i was a teacher , this video is good for advance drivers, i think your driving a little to fast for a heavy load , but its a good video keep it up

[@bobbyjackson2061]

Hi again I am riding again with you ,more snow wow !

[@Re_Kitty]

beautiful vids mate keep it up!

[@michaelkurz9067]

very good driving skills

[@winegeek2949]

Mike has Snow-how :)

[@JD_79]

Nothing really wrong with this. He's got decent visibility, gentle slopes and turns, weight on his tires, and dry snow blowing over visible asphalt. Only thing I'd do differently is stick to my lower engine brake. Going 10 MPH when you don't need to just makes you a slow, rolling roadblock for other drivers to have to avoid and if your loaded you don't have the momentum to keep that heavy weight moving. Too slow and you'll slip your drive tires sending unnecessary torque to them to try and keep moving on any sort of slopes. So don't go crazy but use your momentum and feather the throttle to keep gently rolling along. And for those asking about chains - chains won't do you a lot of good on asphalt. Rubber tires get better traction then iron chains on asphalt. Save the chains for when you have enough snow/ice for them to dig into it and give you traction.

[@ridingshotgun1251]

JD .. exactly JD keep rollin so you just have to feather that throttle to keep her moving.. speed up at the bottom of a hill so you can climb that hill and keep her moving.. chains ONLY help for going uphill. not downhill or flat.

[@B---dw6pz]

What are your thoughts on the automatic semi's that kind taking over with the school buses years ago and now semi's? What are you thoughts on school buses also been switching to gas / hybrid and semi's getting there?

[@ridingshotgun1251]

At first I was worried about the automatics but after using them.. I'm all for em..

[@freightdawg6762]

Being retired Sometimes i miss drivin untill i see videos like this

[@MrBen4460]

Have you ever used those everblade heated wiper blades?

[@mahera7375]

good job truck driver .. have questions did you use chains if no what time you need to put chains ?

[@ridingshotgun1251]

i was not using chains. i put them on when the law requires it but when i put them on at my descretion it is when its warm and nasty conditions. or when ever i second quess myself. better safe than sorry.. if you are inexperianced on snow i would recommend it on any snowy hills that are long. short one your ok without em..

[@mahera7375]

awesome. . actually I'm Truck driver no snow experience so far I drove before on snow conditions but it was light snow but your video the snow covered the road that's was good job for you . and I'm ready to take your recommendation when driving on snow .

[@Allister12212012]

Like he said he has been driving for years and years... GO SLOW until you have a couple winters under your tires... The most important thing is safety, Then getting to where your going... And if your late.. Tough shit they got there load and its all in one piece.

[@RG-ls4rr]

TRY THE ICE ROAD TRUCKING IF YOU WANT REAL FUN

[@tomzook9299]

Riding Shotgu

[@franciscojosedegrandis9049]

Dear Shotgun, I write directly from Sao Paulo - Brazil. Fortunately in my country we have no problems with snow. Tropical climate all year round. In fact, driving in the snow is a task that requires concentration and patience. I don't know if you know anything about my country and especially about my state, Sao Paulo. If you have an opportunity, find out. It is very similar to Florida and California. A big hug.

[@bluemoon-pm5hv]

Mike you drive and I will hide in the sleeper,lol✌❤

[@Titan_Moss37]

That comedian joke was pretty good I’ll give you that lol

[@hootersroxx]

snow driving on two lane state roads is fun, but i bet trucker's see all type's of weird, unbelievable, maybe otherworldly shit out there! Awesome!!!

[@ridingshotgun1251]

👍

[@miguelfeliciano7183]

LOVE THE TRUCKS N LOVE THE SNOW YOU DIDI SOME REAL SAFE DRIVING KEEP IT UP 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🌟🌟🌟💯💯💯⭐️⭐️⭐️🏆🏆🏆✌🏻️✌🏻✌🏻😎😎

[@Christin5554]

I like the way he drives except when he passed that car going down hill and he couldn't see a thing. Talking about the GPs, here in Germany one old guy drove at night right into the Rhine river because his GPS tld him so LMAO.

[@Jeff250lbc]

Do you use rain x if no why not? Not judging just really like rain x in my four wheeler and hope it is not a problem with 18

[@eddiemurphy6178]

"But everybody laughed at me" OK. That's funny!

[@Superman-23]

I was told that on snow is ok to use engine brake first and second gear but not third....third makes tires spin....is that true?

[@farenheit4513]

Am absolutely loving this...

[@brotherem1]

awesome video

[@chadstevens7286]

I like your channel Michael!

[@ivanjones3732]

ill be watching ur videos when it does 😎

[@onsdag2k]

yea wat's not to like!,,,, no cars and not boring ! :-)

[@farenheit4513]

I feel so confident, in the quality of your driving, in these absolute bad conditions... I'm not wearing my seatbelt here

[@outskeez9158]

Good video man two thumbs up

[@jimlevering4613]

Everything in moderation. The secret of longevity.

[@aprilasbahr]

Were you ever a trainer? What companies have you drove for? How many yrs have you been driving?

[@mussongal1232]

Every time I've been on US89 in AZ or UT there has always been some kind of construction delay - in the middle of nowhere.

[@jamesnevitt9293]

This is why is better to drive in daytime during winter months.

[@dylan8550]

james nevitt this is why i dont drive during winter months

[@jamesnevitt9293]

You know that last winter storm in march of this year that came through WY Colorado parts of Kansas I was literally stuck on I-80 about 30 miles east of Crete Nebraska.

[@jamesnevitt9293]

And winter months that all depends where you drive like WY state I have seen snow storms with white out conditions in the end of may!

[@dylan8550]

james nevitt yeah im in a sprinter so i mainly stay east, but the few times ive been out that way ive seen some of those interstate closed when flashing signs feel bad for anyone who gets stuck in that.

[@jamesnevitt9293]

I used to work for panther 2 back in the day

[@bobbyjackson2061]

Right on Brother exciting !

[@PhoenixWWE]

Really enjoyed this video. Making me think about getting CDL.

[@noobz5056]

Mr, you shouldda slamed on the gas when you approached the steep downhill with curves so you can drift that cool semi of yours. I want to see semis drift in action. When you go fast as 65 mph on a snow icy road like you did there you were using the truck's momentum to keep it going straight. At least that's what I think. Hey, do trucks like yours have different types of tires as well? like summer tire or all season or snow tires??? I've been wondering about that. What types of tires do you use? And are there regulations you have to follow? like tire tread life before requiring replacement? What do you find more effective for the traction you get with your truck in these slippery conditions? Is it just weight? or tire type and tread? Who pays for the tire replacement? You or the company you work for? I bet they are very expensive since you got whopping 18 tires!!! And thanks for the ride I enjoyed it and you kept me company. It's real cool to get paid for driving. I want to have a job like yours. How do I go about becoming a semi truck driver? What are you hours? what days of the week? Do you get vacation pay? PTO? Hey much do you make an hour? Oh and please stop cussing.

[@ridingshotgun1251]

iamanoobiecheez Dude.. wow.. a hundred questions.. a lot of those can ne answered with a google search... no special tires but there are regs for wear and such.. sipped tires are the best for snow.. google that as well

[@noobz5056]

Mr. - If I wanted to google search I wouldda done so already. I wanted to talk to human being like yourself. Thanks for answering a question. I think truck driving job is better than most others... cause you don't get to deal with others every day that give hard times or problems. Your main job is to concentrate on the driving and making sure you get from place A to B safely. I wish I was a truck driver. I have a lot of job problems cause assholes hurt me all the time. :\

[@joeygonzalez9930]

Lol man if you u knew with how many people I have to deal with especially with stupid car drivers lol I think it's worse

[@Myrrydyn1950]

I drive with confidence in ANY conditions, and have for 50 years. I know what the weather is doing in all circumstances, what the road conditions are at a glance, and drive accordingly

[@JasmineLindros]

If you can tell the future so well, why aren't you a stockbroker? Or are you just a delusional liar?

[@Myrrydyn1950]

JasmineLindros I guess you don't know shit about experience and reading the conditions. That's what I do. when you've been out here for a long while you learn thin hg a like that. beside that, I wouldn't want a job as a stockbroker, I'd end up beating someone up.... LOL

[@Myrrydyn1950]

JasmineLindros Jasmine, I'll let you continue as the delusional liar. You don't call people you don't know, names, it might get you in more trouble than your mouth can handle, just a word of caution.

[@JGunz9191]

Robert Jones you stumped to his level with the name calling. Unacceptable

[@Wrongway1965]

They 'SHOULD' be on ch19 in the truckstop... but no, they brought it here..

[@paulflak2823]

Not bad, now try it at night under the same conditions, with a brown eyed snake offering to raise you seat height up whether you like it or not. Getting down safe at night shows true skill, proper hygiene, and nerve!!

[@ridingshotgun1251]

I prefer to drive at night Paul because there's less people on the highway and it's colder temperatures meaning better grip. I have a few night Time videos up go n take a look see

[@kpdvw]

What road is this and exactly where is it?

[@ridingshotgun1251]

Liberty Patriot ..starts interstate 15 south utah. then goes to hwy 20 exit 95 east utah the goes south 89 utah

[@ahwatukeeazdoctor5789]

Very cool video.

[@Austin4098]

Gives me the freekin' willies just watching this. Anything could just jump-out of that blizzard at you with such poor visibility.

[@jeffjessop6288]

Has that road been plowed or are you the snowplow?

[@GetUrPhil]

You should put a link in your descriptions to pt.1 & pt.2.

[@ridingshotgun1251]

2 is up on my vids but 1 has not been uploaded yet. fixen to put it up along with more snow vids just havent got around to it as part 1 needs a computer but it is coming.. thx

[@dennismckown8810]

maybe you like driving in this weather at night, but not me. :) once was enough

[@geneintn1906]

excellent video....Snow reminds me of my old Magnavox days......Driving a Single Axle IH Emoryville tractor......But that was back in the day......Just need to remember...Stopping is a bitch.....Speeding up is NOT...once you master that stuff, you can go the speed limit......

[@gypsysue5267]

you need a pair of those glass's that helps u see better in white outs

[@ronaldwaltherjr.7138]

How often have other drivers bitched at you for using your Jake brake on i-70 West bound? It was a guarantee back in the 1980,s. You are one very calm cookie in the snow. Props...

[@ridingshotgun1251]

I get crap from a lot of rookie drivers telling me you're not supposed to use Jake's in the snow all the time.. but I know they are rookies so that's why I just dismiss it..

I live in utah, they throw both books at you brother!

[@ivanjones3732]

like your videos bro !!!

[@ridingshotgun1251]

thx ivan. more winter vids coming if a few months.. just need snow.. lol

[@hootertransport]

michael pierce .

[@BoxyBoss1]

Snow and loaded? Isn't 30mph too fast?

[@oleggorky906]

"Should have had your lights on, you fucking idiot." Lmao! But also true. The sad thing is that when a bad driver causes an accident it seems that it's usually someone else that gets killed, not them.

[@williamholliday3633]

I retired with 48 years over the road .I have been every where that you can drive a truck ,plus some that you should NOT drive a truck .Rules were not as tight when I started Some times I ran 3 log books .,Now I am retired and I like to watch truck movies.. It is amazing ,the stupid mistakes and dumb thing I see. .The CDL rules put a lot of experienced drivers out to pasture. They could drive and take care of equipment and freight ,but give them a written test and they would fail it. these 3 week truck driving schools just give you the answers to the CDL test. They don't give you common sense. I am glad that I retired when I did. I consider my self very lucky. If I was out there now, I would either end up dead or in jail.. In 48 years and 6 million miles, I have never had a load that was important enough to risk my life and wreck my truck over.. When I see CERTFIED WHEEL HOLDERS passing in white-out conditions ,running 60 miles an hour in white lanes ,where they cannot see 2 trailer lengths ahead . They are not safe, experienced drivers. THEY ARE IDIOTS IN DENIAL. sit around a truck stop some time, and watch them try to park. I have done that, and it is really comical. Bill Holliday, Brooksville ,FL.

[@ridingshotgun1251]

william holliday .. plz. you are from florida.. i have 21 years exp.. 17 strictly year round Colorado mtns.. you think im rushing to get this load off?.. you dont really think i dont really know what the fuck im doing?. being from florida i can see why.. any snow you encountered in your time was brief fleeting moments which explains your comments

[@atyourserviceable]

winters in the states are a snap you should try blizzard conditions in Canada where you have to shut off the lights and drive only with running lights at nite because you cant see past the end of the hood....Thats a blizzard .....the glare of the snowflakes makes it almost impossible to see anything

[@ridingshotgun1251]

atyourserviceable .. ive had that in Colorado a few times and your right.. i used to plow highways and the strobe lights will literally make you hallucinate..

[@arifhafizamhamzah32]

One of my favourite state in Us

[@dalecollins3915]

GPS told him to go that way...lol.... sounds like a right out of school driver lol

[@icaldfer]

how heavy was your load sir?

[@fmanh]

Pretty ordinärt konditions för wintertime in Scandinavia. No problem with snow. It just to drive and take it easy.

[@robertmccabe2993]

wow you are the only one on the road are you a super trucker lol

[@guubagaaba8391]

drive it at night in the caddy at 100 mph !! now that would be fun !!!!!!!

[@jimmy504whodat6]

Hey Mike, I retired from OTR last year and it is no fun driving in white out conditions good thing your not trying this on DONNER Pass now that's no fun I am a southern driver and that's where I'm staying no more snow driving for this Old school trucker but it was fun making the trip with you so for now I'll sit back and watch you shit in your pants ,Lol

[@carljohnson8312]

Like driving in Alaska? Sorry but this is like driving in Spring wearing a tea shirt driving in Alaska. Greetings from North Pole, Alaska.

[@bendenny4860]

r yall still at tli ??

[@ridingshotgun1251]

Peggy Denny ....yup..still truckin.. no runs, hits or errors

[@catwhoopassgolf1934]

This kind of weather makes you appreciate California even more.

[@jeremylalonde1173]

It should be illegal for California's fruits and nuts to leave the state

[@Chesterbarnes1]

Mike you got more nerve than Carter got nerve pills. I would have stopped long ago and SAT!

[@bergydermeister5616]

BEST QUOTES: Don't let that shit get to you because...... it will...... and your ass will end up in a ditch👍😁

[@thisguy5536]

Holy mother Mary of god never ever use your engine brake in the snow that's trucker rule #1 I drive the west from Colorado to Montana to idaho to Oregon to north Dakota to cali, 20 years otr, only winter driving because most new hires quit big companies during the winter. All winter mountain driving, throwing iron all winter. One of the first things they should have taught you is NOT TO ENGINE BRAKE IN THE SNOW. BE SAFE TURN AND BURN

[@ridingshotgun1251]

This fucking guy .. with that many years of experience you should have learned a thing or two.. but alas.. i worked with a guy who chained every snowflake for years.. he never figured it out.. kinda like you i guess.. you are right. never jake on snow.. rookie rule #1... but dude.. 20 years and you still havent figured out how to do it as a pro?.. well mike is still chaining every snowflake so it would be safe to say... whilst i pass both ya'll whilst you both chain up.. i'll wave whilst i go by ya

[@mattmoschkau2831]

Yep... of course it’s just that pros that use jakes in low traction conditions. Only idiots prefer to slow down a little extra and drive smart... I mean drive like one of those safe idiots. Hahahaha But seriously, thousands of trucks wreck each year and when you talk to the driver they don’t know what happened, but the ECM registers dozens of corrected engine stalls and the driver still wants to blame everything but using a Jake brake..... because he doesn’t even know how many times the ECM saved his hide and thinks real pros always use the Jake.

[@XxXGlZMOXxX]

that's what I'm nervous about when I'm on my own and not with my trainer.

[@RB25luv]

Mark lol😂😂😂😂🐥🐥

[@JW-ut7uk]

Mark if you don't feel ok with it park the truck. I would not drive in these conditions.

[@RalphERo824]

Never lose confidence. When you get scared is when bad things happen. Respect the road and drive in your ability. Stay in your comfort zone.

[@circusboy90210]

who jakes in snow?

[@ridingshotgun1251]

circusboy90210 a professional..

[@circusboy90210]

lol not really.

[@saltydawg896]

Only Dumbasses uses Jake on snow.

[@photolense]

i use it on snow but not on ice but he also has levels mines has 3 i put it on light or med ,

[@XxXGlZMOXxX]

David Turner USE* you dumbass

[@bringjeffthehorizon]

get a mount bro. holding that camera or phone someone's gonna turn you in. not good in winter either

[@wernerdanler2742]

He's got it on a tripod. Rough road.