Rookie truck driver navigating through the streets of Pittsburgh, PA ( Trucker vlog #38 )

[@AceMon2005]

Fun fact: A Jake brake is quieter than a semi crashing through your livingroom wall.

[@otrookie]

Haha facts!

[@swampicide9572]

Big facts lmao

[@cynicaltexan9639]

I like jake brakes so i wouldnt complain

[@josephmcgahee7302]

Yeah just feathering the service brake is only needed but slow down before u approach the hill

[@PancakeGamingLLC]

I honestly thought that trucks were designed to sound like that when letting off the gas. Fun Fact: It sounds great!

[@nathanieltouch7776]

I just love the sound of the Jake Brake !!!

[@velimirjovovic1977]

Do you mean jerk brake lol

[@gregshearer423]

Velimir Jovovic if you prefer run away trucks a suppose you could call it that

[@shazbot10]

Truck driving. 10 hours of boredom followed by 10 minutes of terror

[@hellohello7158]

Hahahahahahahaha I dont know why I laughed so much at this comment.

[@derekhatfield745]

I love when someone in a car is a full car length passed that white line they're supposed to stop at. Then I make my left turn and look down at them as they shit themselves before I stop in the middle of the intersection to give them time to move out of the way.

[@ennisdelmar807]

@nordhorny Correcting someone for a silly mistake a year later, what kind of clown are you?

[@ChiBluez]

Man O Man! Your a little too humble calling yourself Rookie. Nice vid as always. Learned a lot.

[@otrookie]

Thank you!

[@swampicide9572]

Man I had a load going to Etna, PA a while back and I know PA streets ain't fun but it definitely is a great way to test skills and critical thinking. Great work man, keep it up and be safe!

[@otrookie]

Thanks victor! Stay safe

[@tehcman]

Swampicide PA streets are not fun in a car, much less a truck. Had to pickup a load of baby food there once, and the roads suck, the docking area was a big joke made for old pup trailers not 53ft, never so glad to get the hell out of there....

[@Skillfulsmog]

"it's all hills" I live in Pittsburgh and that is a understatement, I actually live on a hill and where I live has the word hills in it

[@korvusgaming4927]

North Hills, South Hills, or the Hill District?

[@literallyanangrymoose7717]

Same. Pleasant Hills. It ain't 'all that pleasant.

[@BobbyT.]

Or Penn Hills, Forest Hills, Churchill, Jefferson Hills… really I can go on about the Hills here, also live in Pittsburgh on a hill so

[@michaelcook768]

It never hurts to call a shipper or receiver about on site parking. Be Safe!

[@adilusa]

what is on site parking?

[@logancaskey4567]

@@adilusa it means parking at the shipper

[@adilusa]

@@logancaskey4567 thank you

[@eln0n01]

At my company we let ppl sleep on the 3 parking lots we have, we rather one of our guys park 4 spots further than to have anything happen to anyone.

[@stephonwilmot1006]

I'm starting my new CDL A Semi job on Monday and I'm watching all these little videos trying to gain some vicarious experience. I would greatly benefit from watching more of those tight right turns and how you handle them. 1st person perspective is so much better than bird's eye view videos I keep seeing. Plenty of vids on backing too but again, no first person. Not even a sped up version!

[@SanDzFit]

Nice driving! My belief is that it should be illegal for full size trucks to navigate roads like that. I think we should drop it somewhere outside the city limits and a day cab can take it home, but that’ll never happen bc the puppet masters aren’t the ones on the string.

[@alleycat1084]

It’s called “truck driving” for a reason.

[@umberct]

That would significantly raise the price of freight. Cost prohibited. Plus, you have a number of “Desk Jockies” who have zero experience in driving a truck who will say, “Well, all the other drivers did it...” like a desk Jockie has any clue how difficult to drive and back up a truck.

[@dwaynethomas7647]

Hell daycabs ain sweet either

[@davidgomez5116]

It'd be too expensive that way for companies to want to pay that

[@TatamiDisco]

That's actually how it works in many other parts of the world. Unfortunately, American's version of capitalism doesn't allow for things like safety and quality of life. It's just about the easiest way to make a profit.

[@ALL-bj7mj]

you make it look ssssoooo easy driving in the city.....I used to get aggravated with a 27 foot bomber.....

[@otrookie]

Haha you get used to it Shawn

[@anddyyxx]

the graphics in American truck Sim got really good since I last played

[@jamesbigham9036]

I always enjoy your videos the way you make those flawless turns so easily you are far from a Rookie. I respect the way you dont use your Jake Brake in residential areas that shows awareness of your surroundings and respect for people. Keep up the good work

[@otrookie]

Thanks James

[@topvictor34]

Dear OTrookie .. you're the best trucker around! If I get into the industry I'd love for you to train me. Such a humble person.

[@otrookie]

Definitely not the best but we’re learning everyday! Thank you

[@publius_scipio]

Respect man, in my truck in the netherlands those turns are easy with the no nose trucks and trailers with steering axles.

[@juliogonzo2718]

I don't know why cabovers are not more popular in North America. Freightliner Argosy was the last one. May still be available as a Glider kit (rolling cab and chassis with no driveline)

[@Rhodeislander]

Love the driving footage, its like a ride along. Keep up the great work. Be safe.

[@J_Sas_97]

Hey my home city! It truly is a city of just hills. And it's especially fun in the winter!

[@BobbyT.]

My Honda Accord can barely navigate the streets of Pittsburgh, props to getting through there it’s crazy driving around here

[@michaelk4303]

Cool video. I always turn left At the bottom of that steep hill. Was curious what was to the right. Now I know...

[@emptyrevolvers2137]

I know exactly where you're at. During our training in trucking school our instructor had us drive in the same area.

[@jonhester33]

837? Looks like forest hills,I drive around that area in a lowboy daily with heavy equipment

[@dontworrywhatmynameis4111]

I'm about 40 mins south of Pittsburgh, lived around here my whole life..all these areas are nothing but hills lol..

[@dontworrywhatmynameis4111]

You was on 79,right by the Meadows casino in Washington Pa

[@robertdolinar5509]

Sad thing is first part of the video isn't even in the city of Pittsburgh. Its in clairton/Jefferson hills pennslyvania. I live 5 miles from there.

[@hvacexplained9341]

That 837 gets pretty bumpy. 4:25. The Clariton coke plant has such a bad odor.

[@genefoust5569]

Hello friend glad to see you back on the road North Carolina

[@gmongrel]

Love your content, new cdl license holder. Looking for a local company here in Houston

[@PreciseVids]

I live in pittsburgh, your truck is tough. Im taking my class A test soon, looked up videos of driving a truck and coincidentally found your vid in my city

[@otrookie]

Thank you! And best of luck.

[@devn3813]

LegendofVII is it difficult ?

[@PreciseVids]

@@devn3813 The Class A? No, you just gotta watch the videos on youtube, take practice quiz permit tests on the apps and then you gotta practice with a real truck

[@biggyk87]

Hello from Canada! Loving your videos. Keep it up dude.

[@jamesgannaka.awesome9628]

Glad to see you back good video just be safe out there

[@grilledmortal4096]

Find a spinner knob really helps with stunt driving downtown last 30 some yrs. Hammer down OTR.

[@HerbertHopkins799]

Are they illegal? Growing up I heard they were but my friends in highschool weren't driving rigs either

[@swampicide9572]

I heard it's one of those things always contested if your inspected but last time I checked it shouldn't be.

[@leonardbruckner8592]

Nice city driving just did that in Charlotte , no hills though only been through Pittsburgh a couple of time. Take care and have a good trip.

[@truckman63]

Hey Ive Been delivering To Pittsburgh around Hazelwood it was pretty tight my first time going through there then again we were both lost and rolling by The University. Anyways Keep up the good work man.

[@otrookie]

Thank you! We live and learn

[@petemycek9909]

At 2:30 you made a right I usually go left to Home Depot then come back and that right is a bi$&&!!

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Great job on the video👍🏻

[@joshperry7236]

Hope you like my hometown man! Streets are hard to get used to when your just passing through but when you live their you can’t help but get used to them.

[@Dean_matongera]

Rev matching is on point. Well done

[@grandlakephil]

Check your route preference settings on your gps

[@nabilmarsheh8731]

Thanks for the Classic ride.. 👋✌

[@yanevaknow1017]

Screw that, hit them jakes.....if the cops pull you over, just tell them you ate Taco Bell a few hours ago and you’re just letting the air out from it😂😂

[@justaguy452]

XD lord

[@erikcaldwell2913]

have mercy

[@mondocjenson-dy8zd]

Coughed up my Koolaid LOL

[@KevinBenecke]

You were near me. I live 30 minutes south in a little town called Monongahela.

[@BennyBoombatz]

How about some more backing vids please!!

[@otrookie]

I’ll try my best to make some more!

[@RaptureSniping]

Looks like clairton.... (edited) yep it is 2:05 I installed cameras on the that corner for the Da

[@Anton._.Sings1]

The starting of the video you where going through west mifflin and then you came to that a sigh that said Wilson on it I like like 5 minutes from there that's so crazy you went through clairton pa

[@kens.3729]

Good afternoon, OTRookie. Welcome back from Vacation and back to the terrible Reality of “Work’. 😩

[@chrishasse3465]

Can't find er grind er! Great vid man!

[@kevanpatman987]

It nice too have u back behind the wheel,and hope you had a qr8 time in Florida, you seem to have improved your equipment Video wise speak to J B G H's running a drone it adds a different dimension to his video's I hope things start to go your way! First day of spring anew beginning to life for the trees the bees it puts a smile on my face and makes me feel good anyrate🇬🇧

[@coalman1671]

I see you are in Clairton PA on 855 by uss

[@Legendking407]

Wait til you hit those mountains in Washington and Oregon ooooweeee!!!

[@410kane]

Northern California has crazy inclines too. I had to do that in the winter, while in training with prime Inc

[@bestbassbooster]

@@410kane I was surprised the first time I went to Northern California with all the mountains. Especially the Sierra Nevada Area. All the ski resorts and lodges are cool and unexpected to see.

[@freightdog611]

Are the settings on your truck GPS correct for your unit? Maybe you have HAZMAT listed as one of the parameters? I used to run both HAZMAT and non-HAZMAT loads and would occasionally forget to switch back and forth. Anyway, enjoyed the video as always, Rasim.

[@otrookie]

I don’t think my gps really has that option but I’ll check it out tho thanks for the tip!

[@corey3668]

You should try to keep your trailer in your lane going through those turns....

[@jonathanferguson8280]

I'm a truck driver and grew up in Pittsburgh and I would never drive a semi thru the city

[@mcraige109]

OTRookie my foot... 🤷🏼‍♂️You drove those 9% grades like a pro. You took the corner like you owned it.🤙 Not only do you drive as a professional, but we see it on the video.📹 Good job Rasim!👏💯 Thanks for the ride-along my friend! 😎 Keep the Rubber down & the Shiny side up!👍🚛👷🏻‍♂️

[@otrookie]

You’re welcome! And since you’re a regular what could I go by to refer to you as or your username works Craige?

[@mcraige109]

Craige is ok. Marlon is my first name and you can use that also. BTW... Glad to meet you. I'm retired so your videos among others allows me to see what is going on in our great country. Thanx again for good content.

[@corey3668]

Did you look in his mirror at all? The trailer was waaay over the yellow in the corners

[@BerraLJ]

Check the roads on Ireland and some in Norway, i would not like to be a new driver there for sure :)

[@otrookie]

Yea I’ve seen those, definitely some difficult driving. Cabover makes it better for sure

[@BerraLJ]

I like the american trucks but when it comes to tight spots the cabover ones are way better, turning radius on a W900 is not that hot for instance.

[@michaelcook768]

Cincinnati traffic is a pure BITCH...espically south....if you go south on 75, unless you are loaded heavy, STAY OUT OF THE RIGHT LANE going up the hill after you cross the river. You will understand.

[@mbmaccin555555]

I went on that 9% grade and it caught me by surprise I was like what the fuck 9%! I was almost max weight too lmao

[@rolandkarwiese4973]

Guess you've never been to Montreal it's a lot more narrow than that

[@INNO222]

Did you enjoy the potholes in PGH? Nothing like paying city taxes and having a f@#$king pothole every 2 feet on every road.

[@emptyrevolvers2137]

I have to drive a 28 footer in Pittsburgh and I hate all the damn hills, closed roads, tailgating drivers. I couldn't imagine driving a 53 foot trailer in the city. Granted we drove one in school.

[@Jordon451]

DAT Jake is clapping💕

[@warrenmoses7370]

I love that sounds 1:30

[@mais4u]

why don`t people use clutch on these trucks ?

[@christiansantamaria7233]

I wanna be a trucker so bad but this is literally my biggest fear and i just hate that most cars don’t understand that trucks need both lanes and space like why are these routes even ment for truckers it’s literally not made for turns like that especially with cars being parked on the side talking up more space of the road that is already so little

[@davemorgan1]

Awesome video 👍

[@Thattruckerkid]

I knew you were rook as soon as you resorted to the foot brake over your jake brakes on a 9% grade

[@mercurysable9921]

woah, suzuki equator at 2:45, rare truck

[@whatislifebuttheenjoymento3405]

Pa is wild

[@genegeneish]

Imo, you better slow that truck down around that area. I been through Pittsburgh plenty.

[@thedriver4038]

What's the best commercial GPS app that you use?

[@otrookie]

There’s no app I use for it really, it’s a truck gps that I rely on with combination of google maps

[@fluffythegen3]

Rand mcnally gps

[@blackrice24]

This is my neighborhood.

[@proudcanadian9816]

Tractor sleeper and 53' trailer is 75'

[@nightcrawler1]

very kool guy luv to dosome truckin turn thatb cb on

[@jacobmotokana2984]

What gps device do you use and is it always accurate?

[@otrookie]

Garmin, nothing is always accurate

[@daves7525]

if you picked up beer on 885, you should of went 51 south...to 70 west...

[@Itsskanye]

He was in Clairton pa😭‼️(btw)

[@daves7525]

at the beginning you are not in Pittsburgh...you are in Clairton...

[@brandonpryormusic]

dave s yeah that’s a shitty area.

[@daves7525]

I grew up about 5 miles from there...moved 30 miles south, but went thru there on 837 every day, to work...Clairton still has a USSteel Plant(on his left)...Coke works...lot of drugs travel from East coast thru there, and surrounding communities...

[@24juan68]

Rookie gear jammer lol

[@otrookie]

Hahah rookie life one mile at a time! Thanks for stopping by JBG

[@tsjjoseurbina21]

Amigo soy de león gto un saludos muy buenos videos haga mas vídeos con la cámara en la cabeza

[@otrookie]

Gracias Jose

[@literallyanangrymoose7717]

Yo, I know exactly where you were in the beginning of the video.

[@bonzoschlacendaker1057]

Thank you for sharing your day. I'm considering giving into the business and that what does carry with it a bit of the paranoia as you say. I've given 30 and 40 foot buses with no problem at all squeak them into place is tighter than a gnat's ass stretched around rain barrel but that articulating truck business NBA attitudes in the truck stops Daimler think on this one but I enjoyed the ride along with you thank you very much hope your day goes Grand

[@otrookie]

Parking will be least of your concern and driving it, what comes with over the road and sacrifices you make is what makes it not so appealing

[@bonzoschlacendaker1057]

@@otrookie I couldn't agree with you more. That's why I respect the men and women like yourself who keep this country alive. I've had my share of Duty all right if I had to sacrifice time away from loved ones, and at times in physically demanding circumstance. Thank you very much for the work you do. I pray you have a safe day everyday.

[@jonathanferguson8280]

I'm from Pittsburgh born and raised and I would never drive a semi thru it

[@cheeseburgerbigmacwopper]

welcome to my home town

[@stelzer1015]

does your speedometer not work?

[@otrookie]

It does

[@russianmule8808]

Do you guys not use paper maps anymore?

[@Fr8roftheNight]

It's best that you still do since technology isn't always reliable, no matter how much it is deemed to be. It still doesn't and shouldn't replace paper maps. Some drivers use the motor carrier atlas it's updated every year and make sure to get the laminated one. Personally, I like being able to write on the map and erase it afterwards. I have planned routes now so I don't use it as much as I used to. Planning is everything -a time management skill needed in this job indeed.

[@russianmule8808]

Fr8roftheNight when I ran otr I wrote down everything and when I got to a city I used my cb to ask what traffic was like around the loops. If I ever go back out I’d still write everything down. You can’t replace the old notebook.

[@Fr8roftheNight]

@@russianmule8808 Totally agree and cb is a must especially for traffic. Take care.

[@truckerpastorlou115]

What brand GPS you have?

[@kinglouis9298]

Louis Sanchez Pastor Trucker garmin

[@otrookie]

Yea it’s a garmin

[@edcorbin8576]

Hey you need to buy a Rand McNally pro 8 it’s for trucks only. Go to JBG Travels on youtube Check out his GPS.

[@otrookie]

This one for trucks as well, they’re all the same. They see a 2 foot bridge with 32t max limit and send you 50 miles around

[@kingpin315]

Nice video but it was to shot make longer video's really enjoyed it

[@smitttty]

my city! 😍

[@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793]

Rookie? There's nothing more exhilarating than negotiating an unknown town at 5 pm. I learned an expensive lesson or two. You learn to use your mirrors and steer the trailer not the tractor real quick

[@ddreas]

Why all you truck drivers have your speedo not working?

[@davenwpg1]

Cool channel :)

[@davidroudebush6947]

What kind of that truck is that?

[@otrookie]

Freightliner classic xl

[@davidroudebush6947]

Looks like it’s from the 50s or close to then

[@otrookie]

David Roudebush they were way smaller back then, it’s 2000

[@georgejungle7521]

I hope you made thousands of dollars on that run. I can make 1800 bucks for 300 miles on 70 in Nebraska. No traffic 3 pallets 1 pick one drop. I cant even think of 1 reason to haul 45000 pounds of beer to pittsburg. You truly dont have any idea what you are doing but god bless you.

[@otrookie]

I wish loads like that were real lol I’d move to Nebraska

[@georgejungle7521]

@@otrookie You just keep on thinking that.

[@nisa3695]

I drove there once.. I freaked out

[@sologoode]

Hi new sub here lol

[@otrookie]

Welcome aboard !

[@Houndini]

When you got kids $500. Is like pocket change. Raising kids cost a lot. Little tip from the old man that been through that done that😀. Just in case your little head overrule's your big head. LOL😂

[@thisismagacountry1318]

C'mon now. You know Tyrone ain't down for child supporting LaQuesha's babies.

[@1985-o7g]

Come to Chicago

[@edcorbin8576]

Atlas 👍

[@GoBuckeyes216]

Holy shit I just noticed the way you pronounced Akron 😂. The “A” is pronounced the same way it’s pronounced in the word “Apple”

[@hamzar09]

What does 9 % grade mean

[@otrookie]

Level of slope downhill

[@GoBuckeyes216]

You’re better than me. I would’ve said fuck that