WHITEOUT! Trucking Through A Blizzard In The Colorado Rockies! Pt. 1

WHITEOUT! Trucking Through A Blizzard In The Colorado Rockies! Pt. 1
First part of a two video series. After trying to head up to I-80 and finding it closed for the next 14 hours, I resorted to trying I-70 through the Colorado Rockies.
A winter storm of blowing snow caused not only slippery roads, but spontaneous white outs. This caused traffic to pile up and slow across the pass.
As traffic slowed the craziness ensued! Sliding vehicles and brutal winds. It was an experience I’ll never forget!
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[@ShelbyHBTM]

If you guys liked this video, make sure to watch PART 2 here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKumZomIf92NgdU Things get even crazier!

[@6stringgunner511]

I'm retired now. But, back in the day. I kept 2 small wedges of timber (about 3 foot) in my side boxes. I would place them in front of the inside wheels of the tandems. Pull-up on them, then throw my chains on the outside tires of the tandem. Repeat process for the rest. This acts as a make shift ramp to lift the wheel off of the ground. Have a great weekend and be safe out there. Have a very Merry- Merry and a Happy-Happy as well.

[@6stringgunner511]

At the 11:30 mark. Another old school tip that you might consider. Carry a couple of gallons of Clorox bleach in the side box. A couple cups under the tires will allow you to grip traction on the icy surface. 🤔 Just be careful with it near your good clothes.

[@mauriciomontano8765]

Why are you in rush to chain up? You look so panic, we as a truck drivers don't get panic,

[@CarlosGonzalez-fj8tk]

In winter, always I have 40 lb.of ground with salt.+ 10 lb x 4 in plastic fence( cut off the top).Always helps.I recommend.

[@6stringgunner511]

@@mauriciomontano8765 THAT is a good point! I was wondering that too. Is it bc FedEx handles time sensitive material such as mail??? However, speeding through the chaining, increases your chances of personal injury and missing a step during chain installation.

[@johnfellows2867]

Sitting in my armchair by the fire watching you struggling in those awful conditions, massive respect to you Supergirl !! XXX

[@leoodonnell148]

You need a piece of wood that could be driven over on the inner tire. This makes the outside tire lift off the surface. It will allow you to put the chains on and adjust them with out struggling.

[@KillWilbur02]

That is genius! I'mma do that!

[@ballasanyi6649]

it is a great idea but you need to be careful as i once used this technique on a rubbish truck and the piece of wood flew out like there is no tomorrow

[@farmerboy2490]

That’s a good idea 🤓😎

[@theamerican7131]

thanks, leo. you da man

[@400AGLNET]

Thought I was the only one that did that, in 35yrs O/O OTR I never saw anyone else do it. Works best if you put it behind the inside dual and roll back if you're on a up grade too.

[@12pawsinn]

Who else comes here to see that stunning smile ?? Good job Shelby 👏

[@islandhopper7614]

Hahah - get it done boss-lady!! I'm based out of Denver now, and every very now and then, I'll take a winter haul across the Rockies just to keep me on my toes. I always carry a big jug of salt/snow melt, and a bag of kitty litter for instances just like this. It will save you a WORLD of trouble. Also, I know it may not be possible as a company driver - but I can't recommend snow socks enough. They are easier to install and work much better than chains in my experience. Stay safe, and keep on trucking!

[@jbeatty811]

Shelby has definitely earned my respect. What a cool hard working person.

[@jbeatty811]

@john doe I was trying to be PC I don’t want to trigger anyone.

[@someperson7]

Shelby is definitely a hard working person worth respect.

[@jordandeboer166]

@@someperson7 user name checks out.

[@Roger_Rabbit_Adventures]

This is why Automatic snow chains are better :-)

[@jbeatty811]

@@Roger_Rabbit_Adventures I’m new to trucking like BRAND NEW and have never delt with automatic snow chains, but from the little bit I did hear about them is that they’re problem-matic and can be a pain when they break. I could be wrong and all but wanted a second opinion

[@runitchicago323]

Love the hard work, but certain things you can’t rush. All the running around can only lead to an injury. Take your time for everything. Better late than to never get there.

[@Essays4College]

I agree. When it comes to fixing things/maintenance I think it's best to take your time. I can't tell you how many times I've seen firefighters arrive on scene and not seem to be in an ounce of hurry!

[@604h22a]

Also when it comes to snow it’s best just to ride it out somewhere safe. If you have the though you should put chain on it’s already too late

[@wilc4036]

She's probably in a hurry to not get run over.

[@runitchicago323]

@@wilc4036 trucks should not be speeding thru this are they are made to put you chains on.

[@wilc4036]

@@runitchicago323 No, she's not in a designated chain up area, she's in the right lane of the highway. She spun out and is trying to put her chains on to get moving again. Not only that, some impatient a$$ came right by her @ 7:13 on the shoulder in a pickup.

[@JohnSmith-ym8sn]

Thank you guys for being so kind, and helping an older man out.

[@Wendy-zl8kv]

You are the sweetest kindest little trucker lady I know!!! 🌸💜🌸💜🌸💜🌸

[@DrivenTrucking]

Much respect Shelby, you’re more hardcore than most 💪🏻

[@DrivenTrucking]

You too BKM lol

[@socal87border]

@@DrivenTrucking Lol she’s a bit more of a savage than I am. I like my life comforts 😂

[@jerrysantos6484]

No doubt! Imagine this with a ODOS load? Wait, they usually have us all parked by then. LOL! Tween you and me, she should be a Texas girl. She busts donkey like one dont ya know..

[@jerrysantos6484]

@@socal87border At least you are truthful. 👍😎👍😁

[@DrivenTrucking]

@@jerrysantos6484 haha, yep she’s a badass

[@tommyhall350]

Shelby thank you for helping that guy with his chains be safe out there

[@jasonneely4412]

After seeing your adventure, I will say you are the Queen of the Road! Be safe out there.

[@KR-ti5uz]

That driver deserves a medal

[@arrowkart4j]

One thing in my 40-year career I've never done, chain up. Thank God. Great job Shelby.💪👍🙏

[@dougmitchell5435]

Stay in the northeast, where they actually plow the roads. I never chained either.

[@monkeyman41333]

Come drive the Coquihala Hwy on BC. You'll get lots of practice They even have a TV show called Highway to Hell.

[@arrowkart4j]

@@monkeyman41333 I've seen it and you can keep that s***. Snow sucks. Very rare we get problems like that here on the east coast.

[@michaelbrigham5564]

Drive oil field I swear we chain more then we drive on pavement

[@jondoe6627]

Remember she's climbing to 10,000 feet. Nothing flat in Colorado.

[@demolishu1]

Like an ice road trucker series. The background music is bomb.

[@Wizerslapski]

better than IRT by far lol

[@seamusm84]

This is 10x times better then an episode of ice road truckers

[@an-ic6gs]

Amazing videos such a hard working lady . may God always bless you health and safety.

[@kennyv6135]

The only thing the Ice Road Trucker show teaches you is the wrong way to do everything. Been on the ice for 20 years. That show is one big lie

[@tmo.48]

❤️IRT❤️

[@uniformoutlet7742]

Shelby is a ROCKSTAR.....Thank you BKM for being with her so she is safe. I pray for safety while on the road for you both and Dakota.

[@dhmalcolm]

Shelby you are so incredibly good at your driving skills and care for others. As you struggle to put the chains on urgently you are worried about BK and others!

[@pcruzinn]

I've always wanted to know and see a trucker's perspective during wintertime so this was really interesting and informative!

[@JAMESWUERTELE]

@@stevef2.0_retired this is crindgy isn’t it?!

[@marquisneal5234]

It’s not that bad

[@MatthewBarberio]

She is no rookie. Shelby knows exactly what she is doing. The conditions she was working under weren't exactly the easiest.

[@nickc3856]

@@MatthewBarberio she's a rookie

[@MatthewBarberio]

@@nickc3856 Definitely not. She has been driving for I believe 3-4 years now. And normally rookies aren't given their own company like she was.

[@jamalmcgowan1067]

Watching this vid just showed us how hard truckers have it during tha winter

[@djrockney726]

@JAG can you elaborate?

[@TXM0M]

I was stressed through this whole video, and the sneak peak 😱 stressed me even more. Be safe out there

[@frankdaiii6403]

HOLY CRAP THIS WAS LIKE WATCHING AN ACTION THRILLER!!

[@DefconNytemare]

2:47 And today we learned that BKM's first name is Brody

[@dallisbrowning]

And that he’s not a very good listener 😂😂😂 do it for the youtubes

[@socal87border]

Lol close but that’s not my name 😜

[@socal87border]

@@dallisbrowning lol I do what I want!

[@socal87border]

@@snek9353 dude I’m a professional photographer, editor, and videographer... I drive trucks as a side gig lol I’m a certified steering wheel holder and I’m not afraid to admit that. It is what it is.

[@DefconNytemare]

@@socal87border hmm that sounds like something a Brody would say 🤔🤔

[@kens.3729]

I have to hand it to Anyone and Everyone who deals with I-70 in the Colorado Winters. WOW! 👍

[@arturodurantrejo1260]

I 80 gets bad too

[@mike26fl89]

I80 sucks

[@laytonb7]

I-70 is a pain year round... saw so many big rig accidents this year before the emergency services showed up...changes your day very quickly! I-80 is bad but the consequences are far less on any of those passes.

[@TheSupradude26]

Out here in Washington anytime Snoqualmie or Stevens pass gets too bad with snow they end up closing them for several hours to let the plows catch up and / or do avalanche control. I work with several guys who commute over Snoqualmie pass every day at 70 to 100 miles each way every day, and a few years ago it was closed so many times that the guys probably wnded up missing close to 4 weeks worth of days between November and March due to not being able to get to work from the closures. Typically its not that bad but every few years we get snow storms that drop several feet at a time and the plows cant keep up.

[@williamkraft5574]

Hello Shelby, Just an observation, you have been posting for only 10 months and have an exaggerating 178K subscribers!!!! That is an unbelievable and amazing accomplishment. You have a great bunch of people that love your videos. The more you post, the more will watch, the more will subscribe, and hopefully, more will watch the ads all the way through. Please be safe you're our favorite trucker.

[@mohammedanelly7153]

At least SOMEONE is out there having fun with the snow 😉

[@runarandersen878]

This is why you train on putting on chains BEFORE each winter. Because when it happens like this, you got to know how to do it and that your equipment is working. The same can also be said for cars: Know how to change a flat tire, because you don’t want to learn it at night with lots of traffic around you. Or to even find something is missing.

[@robertferguson6433]

I AGREE WITH YOUR FRIEND, ID SALUTE THAT DRIVER AS WELL, YOU SLOW DOWN WHILE OTHERS ARE CHAINING UP.

[@brentclemons9272]

Change your title to "Madness by the inch" for the winter season.

[@smithski_]

Lol

[@OfficialGangSets]

Hats off to you and all the OTR folks in the harsh winter conditions

[@johnnynorman8221]

I be like Dakota staying warm and looking around knowing Shelby a boss

[@FFEMTCrowe]

Shelby Is definitely an awesome trucker and KZbinr she's not boring her content is always different and entertaining. She also responds to her fans and doesn't let the ego get in the way like a lot of youtubers have. Plus come on her dog is absolutely adorable and loyal

[@BradPaulus]

Your are just like my daughter, you have a plan, you dig in, and you make things happen. You are also kind and help other, even if they don't know what they are doing. You are awesome, keep on rolling.

[@tonythetrucker5382]

Wow honestly you’re brave women. Glad to know we still have truckers helping out.❤️ love it!!!

[@krum03]

Loving theses videos. Much love and respect to all the truckers out working in these conditions, making it so our daily lives can go on uninterrupted. 🚛🚚

[@brianchavez2605]

after watching this definitely sticking to West coast and Southwest

[@zachz699]

The Sierras though lol

[@markplenty2631]

Wow, this is immense! You have some skills Shelby!

[@russbonk1372]

I used to have to chain up every winter- Northeast regional. Until around 10 years ago when they started using liquid calcium spray. It seemed to melt-off much quicker. Drove for 40 years. Retired now. All good! Hats off to this little lady for doing what she does!

[@Jessicaa1003_]

Patiently waiting for part 2 😬 looks like you guys have been through it lately!! Stay safe out there ❤️

[@MatthewBarberio]

Wow! Just part 1 is insane! I can't wait for part 2! You are so great for helping that one guy chain up his car tires.

[@Razdva050]

Man, this woman is tough, God bless her

[@ronaldjohnson2875]

Best show on TV!!!

[@msrspc]

That was not for the faint of heart! High anxiety well managed with some impressive safety.

[@HaVoC_TX]

Shelby is why I get my packages and when I don’t get them they didn’t drive that day lolyour awesome

[@simplyboppingK]

I love how Shelby cared more about the camera man's safety than him filming. Made me happy. I live in North Dakota so i get the pain with blizzards... but being a semi driver during the winter? NO THANKS. I have so much respect for you and how much of a badass you are. Watching this video triggered my winter driving anxiety and I've driven in the snow for over seven years.

[@conradheinlein8495]

God bless you Shelby. You have sucha goodhearted nature. You and your camera person stay safe out there.

[@UDKME313]

man, i'm currently in CDL school and this was some good insight on how crazy my state of colorado is in the winter for truckers!

[@chadwarnock8857]

Be safe sister! It can be crazy out here at times!

[@nicholasfournier9555]

Huge number one fan

[@freightdog611]

Dakota was a fantastic supervisor!

[@robertferguson6433]

AFTER OVER 50 YEARS OVER THE ROAD, I CAN SIT BACK AND WATCH OTHERS PLAY IN THE SNOW, SO MANY TIMES THROWING THOSE CHAINS IN COLORADO, STAY SAFE SHELBY.

[@stevenhall1097]

You rock Shelby. Helping out and chaining up your truck too. Stay safe.

[@lydiaanderson9765]

@Steven Nice video How are you doing Hope we get to know each other with time and patience?

[@warrenwright9715]

One thing is for sure… there is nothing small about you! You get down and dirty just like a man does and get er done! You got my respect Mrs Shelby!🙏

[@michaelmorgan7086]

This music definitely had my heart racing

[@Re5ist_ance]

Who else got cold by just watching this? ⛄🥶😂

[@cubenitup]

“This is not the time to be taking videos outside” get between the truck! The plow is coming!

[@socal87border]

@Mike Smith I mean... I have eyes and ears lol.

[@charlesorndorff7728]

Ok..Smart Ass

[@socal87border]

@@charlesorndorff7728 👌🏼 Yup.

[@Baggio1000]

@@pablolakantra3059 where do u guys run or its country wide!? And hows y’all home days?

[@ghoulgoil5029]

Crazy! Girl you are a rockstar!

[@SouthernYankee037]

So grateful My boss is keeping me in the south

[@SbrGrendel65]

Shelby just found your channel, your such a great young person. I hope my daughter grows up to be a go getter like you.

[@joemoe8651]

Just watching the first few minutes.... Heart- attack by the mile

[@gracielaperez1231]

I both love and hate this. So much anxiety but also amazing.

[@RushinTruckin]

That music in the background made this very intense. Thought I was watching a thriller movie

[@kylefarms1778]

7:18 Good job 😂

[@richardhaag3959]

Shelby is awesome!

[@MrDrDetroit]

That was nice how u helped that guy behind u, still u gotta b fairly brave to drive that rig in that weather like I said before I would b terrified.

[@espressosplanners7765]

Ik right the next video that’s coming tomorrow I would be balling my eyes out I trust these truck drivers there excellent drivers.

[@marcs8991]

Girl You make it Look so easy

[@doug9066]

I went backwards, just saw part 2 which was very interesting. Thank you for what you all do to keep America rolling. God Bless! 🇺🇸

[@espressosplanners7765]

Loving your channel 💗

[@truckingwithcrete]

You always impress me with your skills that was really hard work. And I know sometimes it get complicated to put chains ⛓ specially when it gets really cold 🥶 and windy. Great video.

[@jwill9359]

Man, this was better than any action film. I was on the edge of my drivers seat.

[@woody6791]

You're sarcastic right?

[@djderrick_lvderrickdodson7228]

Its that time running in winter.. Same here...Stay safe out there..

[@robertferguson6433]

ITS A DRAG CHAIN, THATS WHAT THEY CALLED IT WHEN I WAS OUT THERE. YOUR DOING A FINE JOB.

[@joecovey2235]

Absolutely insane! Hope everyone made it through safely. This is the time of year, even as beautiful as snow covered mountains are, I'm glad I I live nowhere near them.

[@crc760]

You & me both

[@frankwilson582]

The girl is kicking ass and doing the hard work while the guy films and watches her.

[@Lisandro8327]

Better than Netflix and Amazon Prime

[@rolfsinkgraven]

This is the joy of winter you are doing a great job my lady :-)

[@lydiaanderson9765]

@Rolf How are you doing Hope we get to know each other with time and patience?

[@tmo.48]

Lydia Anderson -are you a broken record?

[@mandymoore5705]

She a loving sis

[@TheRustyCracker]

That’s why People make fun of me only sticking to I-10/i-20 lol it’s boring but it’s where the money is at

[@Sasa-gf1wq]

man, that is true, this is piece of shit for a more than less money

[@bankergeorge]

That's where exactly I drive 4 months now

[@michaelprosperity3420]

Go where it is safe.

[@darkastaroth1]

Your comment sure did not age well.

[@carlmorgan2227]

Exzactamundo!!

[@Kaikeoni]

Mad respect to you, a good hearted person who cares about others going out of your way to help others in need

[@ademaltin2932]

What a courageous woman and strong!

[@mikehoncho658]

Keeping kitty liter in my truck always helped me, throw a bag in your side box

[@amyd.thompson-bernard1817]

Playground sand works too

[@Lily_Beam31]

That intro gave me so much anxiety !!!! Stay safe out there !

[@timebomb2004]

THIS GAL IS A TOUGH CUSTOMER...LOVE HER

[@jaswindersingh6001]

Awesome

[@frankirwin2377]

Pullin those light trailers are problems for your drives on ice.

[@markcli5950]

Cat litter is amazing to have equipped when you need it for traction. I keep 50lbs on board with me. When you are stocking your truck up again. Get yourself some, it will help you in a long way. I thought I was going to be stuck in the Walmart parking lot in WI with 5in of fresh snow. I was like hey I’m in a convenient spot to get some. I pulled out of there with the aid of cat litter. I was bobtailing from a shipper at this time.

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great video Shelby

[@drakemorley4702]

That's so cool that you help others

[@athollmcnicoll256]

Shelby I think at some point you must have been watching Lisa on Ice Road Truckers and picked up on her road worthiness , as even when you were walking backwards and something flew past you , you didn't seem at all phased. And this is only November, 5 months to go till Spring.

[@isabellaestes5987]

Love to see you safe out there, that guy who passed on the right side of you was not okay just glad you didn’t get hurt. Not sure why CDOT was not plowing in formation, that tow plow (plow truck with a trailer) shouldn’t really be out there since you really can’t deploy it out there, the wing trucks should be enough. I’m just sad that I don’t think I’ll plow in the mountains this winter since I’ll be in the downtown area of Denver. Love your videos, stay safe and be careful out there.

[@mumblbeebee6546]

Oh I wish we could get BKM to ride with you next time you do a mountain plow - that would be a video to savour! May you always have solid road under all wheels!

[@keithdianenelson4984]

Great video, you are amazing. Stay safe. Keep publishing. Many, many blizzard experiences on I-70, Vail and Eisenhower pass. YOU are a hero. Thank you!

[@johnfiveash6733]

Shelby be safe . God be with you.

[@ParthPatel-ku4jr]

I thought I was watching an episode of Highway Thru Hell.

[@paulgeishert9995]

Then there wouldn't be any snow.... Duh .

[@kens.3729]

A Lot of Trucks pull off to the side of the Road because they know it’s too Dangerous to Proceed.

[@daveberg7059]

And they get no room from passing motorist to work safely around their trucks ! Everyone in a big ass hurry!

[@suthernbrutha23]

Should should of been in a truck stop lol

[@Blunt_Spartan]

@@suthernbrutha23 fedex don’t stop

[@joshmansfield61]

Mail truckers like myself don't get the option to stop

[@Blunt_Spartan]

@@joshmansfield61 I know. I drive for FedEx.

[@carltondoorman9145]

Times like these are tough when you're in the moment, but they do make for a heck of an adventure to look back on later.

[@jeffreyreyes8945]

shelby i love your tactics in winter driving.😍

[@terrynash7508]

Start carrying a bucket or two of cat litter or floor dry. Does wonders.

[@Ryan-yo4dg]

I've also found that poultry grit works great!

[@lydiaanderson9765]

@Terry Nice video How are you doing Hope we get to know each other with time and patience?

[@Ryan-yo4dg]

@@lydiaanderson9765 fuck off spammer

[@a1driver982]

I will never pull wiggle wagons, especially with an automatic in snow.

[@michaelc9128]

I used to pull wiggle wagons, but grain trailers at 105,500 pounds

[@a1driver982]

@@michaelc9128 105,500 lbs on single axle A trains? I doubt that. With that kinda weight, and being grain trailers, I'm guessing you were pulling B trains and not single axle.

[@paulhudson8803]

Bad enough fighting with snow and ice then add a set of doubles to the mix and be unable to back up conveniently just adds to the mess. My hats off to you for enduring such conditions. I use to hook doubles for the D C I work for and always hated winter to fight with them. Especially when they didn't plow snow very well and you were dealing with ice and packed snow. Safe travels to you all.

[@b-man1232]

I ship a lot with FedEx. I have a whole new appreciation for what their drivers go through each day trying to meet deadlines, etc. You ROCK!!!!

[@CCAFS617]

With this being in my recommendation feed. Guess I'll pull out the chains so they'll be close by before the Northeast starts getting hit with snow storms.. stay safe everyone

[@VitaliyTSAT]

"""Tires melt in to the road""" 😅😅😅

[@bwoyDrew]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@car4sell243]

"Good luck " 👍 came from the movie TAKEN with Iam Neeson.