Shifting Gears with an 18 Speed Transmission

[@johnson35091]

I just did that mountain a few days ago he isn’t lying that stretch isn’t for the faint of hearts or new drivers

[@DoonerLivingstone]

That guy there is a true professional!

[@damlucky13]

Thats right. Slow and steady wins the race on those mountain passes

[@ghost9x1]

Welcome to Denver! This is my stomping grounds. I've been all over the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. I just discovered your videos today, and I'm thoroughly enjoying them and all of the info you give. Keep the shiny side up!

[@nanomike2069]

Another great video!!!! Like they say there’s truck drivers and than there’s guys who drive a truck !!!! To many inexperienced steering wheel holders out there!!! Be safe!!!!!

[@dougmcallister212]

Cool video and informative on that road!!

[@fambam1666]

Usual rule of thumb. What you climb the hill in. Is the gear you come down monitoring conditions of course. Is that same to say.

[@adambennett2176]

Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

[@femaleprofessionaldriver7650]

This is a great video! I haven't done much mountain driving, so maybe a dumb question....but what gear do u have it in when u start down that grade? I did do quite often the "approach" into Albuquerque on i40 west bound. I loved it. When in the right gear it was like drifting on in smooth and easy! Is the one into Denver alot steaper?

[@gostrydr]

It depends on the transmission, axle ratio, and how much weight you got pushing you. And yes, it's pretty damn steep.

[@gostrydr]

@@femaleprofessionaldriver7650 and that is exactly why people like you need run away truck ramps. Have a great day.

[@willl7780]

pretty much 1 gear lower then you climbed it...just a general rule of thumb

[@illphill5588]

I’ve been that mountain a many times you must be extremely careful always be in a low gear

[@gee1081]

Great video... stay safe out there brother! Happy trucking

[@seanmorgan7839]

great video keep safe out there

[@infinity3jif]

the dump truck was smokin hot

[@DoKsTa1]

m8 that was really good to see how you do that down hill run thks

[@AkashPatel-hi1rm]

Keep trucking love the life open air and sunset down what else we want form god. Great video brother

[@Healthy_lifestyle_well-being]

unfortunately my English is not so good to understand verbatim what the author says. what is the average salary now? Suggest a good company for employment.. also a CDL driving school

[@m.barsan7875]

HELLO BUDDY, I HAVE A QUESTION...I DON´T HAVE EXPERIENCE IN FLATBED BUT I WANT TO LEARN WHAT YOU DO AND MAKE GOOD MONEY...THAT IS MOST IMPORTANT THAT TO DRIVE A NICE TRUCK LIKE YOURS...DO YOU THINK THEY CAN GIVE ME AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE KAISER DRIVER?? I HAVE 13.5 YEARS DRIVING VAN, DOUBLES LINE HUAL IN ALL WEATHERS...DO THEY HAVE TRAINING FOR A DRIVER LIKE ME?? I WORK FOR FEDEX FREIGHT RIGHT NOW...

[@jeffproctor1273]

I think some of the 4 wheelers feel they are in charge of controlling the big trucks speed which is not to smart. Good way to get killed

[@fambam1666]

Was that the emfomouse donor pass

[@willl7780]

thats nevada to cali...this is going into denver

[@XD45OWNER]

You sound just like the late great Wolfman Jack! Howlllllllll

[@tomlowe8563]

Still got the indicator on

[@DoonerLivingstone]

Those are the hazards, as "indicated" in the video.😎

[@willl7780]

he has a radio voice forsure

[@willl7780]

drove 70 a bunch...its tough but once you know it i like it...ill always hate denver though ...ALLWAYS

[@gostrydr]

I hate that hill. Not cause of the hill, but cause of the idiots that fly past me going way too damn fast. *glares at mega-carriers* I don't think I have ever gone down that hill without smelling some dumb asses brakes.

[@willl7780]

i seen a guy from derka stan light his brakes on fire...like flames lol...crazy

[@TheJacksmith500]

Does this have a clutch

[@KaiserTransportIncMilton]

Yes

[@XD45OWNER]

Clutch is only for stopping and going👍

[@MrRMT1986]

If your road speed is too high, the truck may not shift into a lower gear, even with a double clutch.

[@jasonmerchant8033]

Which gear you use to go down the hill sir

[@DoonerLivingstone]

Probably 15. That isn't for every scenario and definitely isn't for every truck or load. Know your truck and your trailer in these conditions.

[@mptpowertrucking8096]

@Jason Merchant the Denver down hill gear depends on your load weight, trailer type, tranny gears, differential ratio, tractor weight, jake brakes and driver experience.

[@jasonmerchant8033]

Thanks

[@Johntweety007]

Common sense 👍

[@JimS47]

Where did you do your time brother?

[@DoonerLivingstone]

Barkatraz '99-04

[@johngutti2702]

Dude your video would have been more better if you put in the video some type of numbers on what gear you're in as you are splitting and shifting your highs and lows just saying

[@DoonerLivingstone]

I left that out intentionally so someone could complain about it in the comments.😄

[@johngutti2702]

@@DoonerLivingstone -_- smh

[@dannydirt1778]

wrong