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The Deadly Dangers of Trucking

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If you think you can't get hurt as a truck driver, think again.
There are an endless number of dangers a truck driver faces on a daily basis.
However, there are some precautions to be taken, to help reduce these dangers, that can be taken by every trucker.
Dave reviews some of the common dangers truck drivers face while driving the truck, and outside of the truck, when loading, when repairing the truck or even at the loading dock or in the parking lot.
A trucker can NEVER be too careful.
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@rodneystewart8958
@rodneystewart8958 7 жыл бұрын
The easiest way to get hurt is overconfidence and cockiness
@tomswinburn1778
@tomswinburn1778 6 жыл бұрын
It's hard not to get complacent when doing something you've done 10,000 times. That is human nature. But it'll kill you. You have to pay attention, every time.
@foggymountaindispatch2118
@foggymountaindispatch2118 6 жыл бұрын
Perhaps, but lack of confidence can just as easily cause and accident. I think people should pass a physics test before getting a license. Maybe an IQ test too.
@AM-jz1wb
@AM-jz1wb 5 жыл бұрын
lack of confidence is just as bad.
@Autoleet
@Autoleet 7 жыл бұрын
One thing I would like to add to this is when you're opening your trailer doors when loaded. Open one door at a time. Never open both at the same time. You never know if your load has shifted or not until you open the doors and its too late. Happened to me. Double stacked units of corrugated boxes that weighed a good 1000lbs each. I made two mistakes, did not secure the load with a load bar, and opened both doors at once because I was in a hurry. One unit was leaning against the doors and fell completely out. I managed to see it coming so I got out of the way in time. I was very fortunate because that unit could have easily crushed and killed me.
@MichaelRCarlson
@MichaelRCarlson 7 жыл бұрын
Not to mention even a gust of wind can grab those things and look out!
@Cryptonymicus
@Cryptonymicus 7 жыл бұрын
Guy on another channel told about air pressure in the box blowing open a door and taking a couple of teeth.
@jsj297
@jsj297 7 жыл бұрын
Autoleet wow, glad you are ok, and shared this info, could save another life! And as a medic, I concur, that probably would've ended your existence.
@InjunOutdoors
@InjunOutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
Had a similar experience Had a load of recycled plastic in triple wall cardboard boxes, load locks in place. I had a habit of opening doors slowly and sure enough, the bottom boxes collapsed and plastic chip started to pour out. Luckily, not much spilled at the dock. Had to move out and they brought in a skid steer to clean up the mess. Glad I didnt just fling open the doors! Supervisor was ticked as he warned the shipper to stop using old boxes.
@fooman2108
@fooman2108 7 жыл бұрын
One receiver I have delivered to has a standard policy to have a strap across both doors of big units of cardboard. Since that shipper usually seals trailers before you get the trailer, usually no load locks.
@tman5066
@tman5066 7 жыл бұрын
thanks very much for this Video...! 1. Driving Tired 2. Distracted Driving (texting) 3. Driving too fast for conditions 4. Choosing the wrong neighborhoods 5. Proper Pre-Trip Instruction and Brakes 6. Pining up the Trailer 7. Never get underneath the Trailer 8. Stay Alert in Trucking Yards and parking lots 9. Don't climb up high on the Trucks 10. Use caution when under-neath a Truck 11. Don't mess with the Brake Chambers 12. Watch your footing when climbing up on a load
@jamiemelott4151
@jamiemelott4151 7 жыл бұрын
ALWAYS maintain three points of contact when climbing in or out of your truck. Remember to get out ass first when you climb down the cab or the trailer. I learned that the hard way when I nearly broke my leg trying to hop out of the truck.
@MrTimkalla
@MrTimkalla 7 жыл бұрын
In 1979 I was stopped in California I-10 west bound scale for air leak on the chamber , at the time I did not know what was inside of it and I did try to open it up , lucky an other driver topped next to my side and he did see what I was trying to do . Thanks God he came at right time to stop me , otherwise I would had been dead from that spring .
@harold562
@harold562 7 жыл бұрын
1- be dumb and don't put the breaks, then put foot under. 2- turn engine off and do pre-trip right after (if you know what i mean "hot stuff") 3- park in dark areas and sleep for the night, even with empty trailers 4- crank trailer and dont watch out for face to be out of the way of the handle 5- not using gloves to crank handle (rusty iron, getting cut) 6- touch the exhaust right after regeneration 7- looking at your phone while walking in front of pumps, or parking lot at the truck stop 8- get the damn out of the way from a backing truck ..... how many times we gotta say it? 9- wearing dark clothes and doing just what i said before. 10- trying to fix a clearance light, not smart 11- slipping off the steps because you didnt have a good grip, or truck is tilted. 12- opening trailer doors and not getting out of the way, or not using door as a shield 13- not securing loads 14- breaking too hard, now all your cargo in the trailer is right inside your sleeper 15- driving tired 16- following too close for conditions 17- not paying attention 18- being dumb 19- being in a rush (rush = mistakes and mistakes kills) 20- did i miss something?
@SmartTrucking
@SmartTrucking 7 жыл бұрын
Don't think so! Good job! Dave
@srmj71
@srmj71 5 жыл бұрын
I learned the bulk of what I know about spinning 18 and actually making money from the older guys. I figured they're older, still driving, what they're telling me must be the best way, or they wouldn't still be doing it. I'll take an older drivers advice over any young buck, any day of the week. Great video!
@mrj-charles6383
@mrj-charles6383 7 жыл бұрын
In my rookie years of driving I drove across the state of New Jersey asleep I think. Fortunately the truck was parked nice and straight but I had no clue where I was when I woke up. Looked like a crazy man when I asked somebody where I was . Since then I've been very careful not driving when I'm tired
@alexpowers3697
@alexpowers3697 6 жыл бұрын
Don't forget: use a headache rack when hauling pipes.
@redsox2187
@redsox2187 7 жыл бұрын
Circle checks are NEVER a waste of time. You never know what you might find while doing "the circle"...
@SmartTrucking
@SmartTrucking 7 жыл бұрын
Absolutely right! Dave
@christophermounts2279
@christophermounts2279 7 жыл бұрын
Smart-Trucking.com I am going otr in a couple of weeks. I heard the only stupid question is one not asked. Could you explain what a circle check is? Thanks
@DirtyDeerock
@DirtyDeerock 7 жыл бұрын
Driving the ice roads north of Yellowknife, speed limits are super low and the cell phone don't work. The biggest cause of accidents is definitely sleep deprivation. Every day of the ice road season I see at least 5 accidents, some of which are very bad, all of which are easily caused by drivers being sleepy. Get your sleep, too hell with dispatch. If your tired, rest. Make it home too your family safe and rested
@SmartTrucking
@SmartTrucking 7 жыл бұрын
Truer words were never spoken!! Dave
@Sara-L
@Sara-L 7 жыл бұрын
Winter time is an extreme danger even if you're not driving. My store had a delivery that was 13 hours late because the original driver slipped and fell off the back of his trailer when he stepped on the very end, reached for the handhold and lost his grip because it was covered in ice. He hit the pavement and broke his arm in two places. Make your equipment ice-free before you climb onto it.
@Akus75038
@Akus75038 5 жыл бұрын
1:21 please elaborate and make a separate video for the newbies on how to know neighborhood is dangerious in advance so you can either go during the daytime or not at all.
@robertl.fallin7062
@robertl.fallin7062 6 жыл бұрын
.... good deal! Your video is spot on. Do a post trip and put your hand on each tire. A basic check but a hot tire should be checked. Blowing a outside tire on the interstate has more issues than just having to stop for a tire change. I too worried about some who were not listening to old timers ( like our own children .) It is a blessing to have men who teach by example . . And without judgemental dialog .
@lukecrutchfield8613
@lukecrutchfield8613 6 жыл бұрын
My uncle is a rig mechanic and got pinned under a truck in the yard looking for an air leak. Didn't realize the truck was settling as fast as it was until he couldn't get out. He wasn't harmed but he was shaken up. It was 15F out that day and it took almost an a hour and a half for someone to find him because he couldn't get his phone out of his pocket.
@SmartTrucking
@SmartTrucking 6 жыл бұрын
Scary as hell! I'd heard about a driver at a truck stop one time that had the same thing happen to him! Dave
@dimefever1006
@dimefever1006 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience with us!
@SmartTrucking
@SmartTrucking 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Dave
@kellypenrod8863
@kellypenrod8863 7 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave, Talking about the unexpected ways to get hurt out here I had a good one happen to me a couple months back that I sure as he'll didn't ever expect. I had loaded som tool joint sections and had gotten up on trailer with my trusty big pry bar to slide these joints tight done this for years, these joints weigh about 7.000 lb. each, jam my bar in and lift, joint don't move, reset,this time I put some ass to it, The fkn BAR BROKE! (Bullwinkle don't know his own strength) I flew backwards off trailer hit hard,broke shoulder blade and 4 ribs . never saw that one coming, I have used that old railroad bar for 40 or 50yrs. just goes to prove, ya can be doing everything right and still get hurt or killed in this job. Stay safe out there drivers.
@SmartTrucking
@SmartTrucking 7 жыл бұрын
Man, that hurt just reading about it! Hope you healed up okay! Dave
@kellypenrod8863
@kellypenrod8863 7 жыл бұрын
Smart-Trucking.com Yeah, I healed up ok, BUT, I think I'm just getting to OLD FOR THIS S%$#!!!! Used to bounce like a bumble, Now, I just land like a sack of s#!!! and it hurts more AND longer!!Lol!! Stay safe out there drivers and have a good one😎
@eddgong
@eddgong 6 жыл бұрын
You are one giving man ,to take the time to share your experience , you probably give new drivers smarts that would take them years to learn by T and E and lord knows most other drivers will let you mess up or worse before giving you advice or a helping hand ..
@MattPerk7
@MattPerk7 6 жыл бұрын
What you said about being on decks or strapping down loads is ESPECIALLY important for car haulers
@brycenew
@brycenew 5 жыл бұрын
Man I love your channel Dave. Thanks for all you do for truckers!
@heffoandjuff5903
@heffoandjuff5903 6 жыл бұрын
If I might add something to this subject is the danger of "Chaining Up". I used to drive a dedicated mail route which took me on I-5 Washington state over Snoqualmie pass. In the winter I had to chain up when the interstate was covered with snow and I always hated doing that because I would have to get under the tractor to get my driver wheels chained up. It was very dangerous not to mention laying down in the snow and dirt. Another problem was that when hauling mail, the trailer was very light and in icing conditions I was constantly watching my mirrors to make sure that trailer was not slipping around in the snow and ice.
@SmartTrucking
@SmartTrucking 6 жыл бұрын
Ah, winter driving in the northwest. Separates the boys from the men. Dave
@heffoandjuff5903
@heffoandjuff5903 6 жыл бұрын
You got that right my brother!
@twinstickwizard3941
@twinstickwizard3941 7 жыл бұрын
One piece of advise for owner/operators. Pay your self a high enough wage to qualify for maximum workers comp. Too many guys pay themselves minimum wage and take a large dividend out of the company. In Canada dividends are taxed lower that wages. Then if you do get hurt you got nothing coming in. Workers comp ain't much but it keeps food on the table. I know guys who got caught in this trap on their accountants advice. All you have to do is slip on the step and you could be out for a month. Or like the guy who broke the pry bar. You ain't bullet proof!!
@u812chevy
@u812chevy 7 жыл бұрын
What's deadly is having a low power truck with no speed &low rpm. Give me a high power rig its fun to drive you will get over the mountain & back home & get your rest. Do you notice most big truck wrecks are gover down tractors 62mph units they will put you too sleep or have you out there way to long .
@ronaldkirk9685
@ronaldkirk9685 5 жыл бұрын
Good information Dave you pointed out some really important stuff the do's and the don'ts.👍👍
@cassiuspuckett8789
@cassiuspuckett8789 7 жыл бұрын
excellent video Dave. lot of good advice, Thanks. It's amazing how easy it is to get hurt just by not paying attention to what your doing. Like you said " Keep your head about you all the time!!!!"
@SmartTrucking
@SmartTrucking 7 жыл бұрын
There are plenty of ways to get hurt around trucks or any heavy equipment. Never stop paying attention to your surroundings and the potential for danger. It's amazing how quickly something can go wrong. Dave
@kennethbell7318
@kennethbell7318 7 жыл бұрын
"Thank You"! Very interesting. I hope and pray all drivers take your adise. I know I always will. God Bless
@slowednreverbplug
@slowednreverbplug 7 жыл бұрын
Thankyou,especially the bit about trailer legs collapsing.
@danielkennedy1524
@danielkennedy1524 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent Dave! All good advice. Common sense prevails! Thanks
@SmartTrucking
@SmartTrucking 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Dave
@leonardomarquez2125
@leonardomarquez2125 Жыл бұрын
God bless you and thanks for all the advices! From a Venezuelan driver in this beautiful country.
@k.zekeswaringen2122
@k.zekeswaringen2122 6 жыл бұрын
Great points...Trucks / trailers are big & can injure or kill a person very easily. Thanks for sharing your experience.
@tonyliuzzo2303
@tonyliuzzo2303 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad u mentioned never go underneath trailer especially when loaded I've seen a couple trailers break in half was not pretty
@zakinaqvi4193
@zakinaqvi4193 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing words of wisdom.
@69virgin1966
@69virgin1966 7 жыл бұрын
Great video Dave. Some of the safety measures you talked about I was guilty of doing, and I learned them the hard way. The one that I was most guilty of was the same one that you was guilty of, climbing the back door hinges to fix a light. Thankfully I didn't get hurt doing it. Thanks for sharing, be safe and stay between the ditches.
@SmartTrucking
@SmartTrucking 7 жыл бұрын
You too Roy! Take care. Dave
@AyrBear1988
@AyrBear1988 7 жыл бұрын
thanks for doing a basic safety video, hoping to get training on the way this fall at tri county training
@mattsivert2594
@mattsivert2594 6 жыл бұрын
And as hard is it is to do have a exercise program or you probably won't see retirement !!
@SmartTrucking
@SmartTrucking 6 жыл бұрын
Yup! Dave
@bigchills7194
@bigchills7194 7 жыл бұрын
Also flatbeds, keep your hands away from the winches! i got a finger caught in the gear and it aint no fun! Yeah it was a stupid rookie thing! :)
@alvincolbert889
@alvincolbert889 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks old G professional advice...Good looking out
@chevyon37s
@chevyon37s 7 жыл бұрын
I watched a guy when I was around 10 years old fall asleep at the wheel... first he was in the median then he went down in a ravine between two bridges.
@polarbear1205
@polarbear1205 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this info! It was especially nice to get the info on what to watch out for when flat-bedding. I am extremely green. I just got my class A, and haven't been out yet, and I have flatbed company that is putting a motor in the truck for me to go out with my trainer. Thanks again!
@SmartTrucking
@SmartTrucking 6 жыл бұрын
Take your time, don't rush, think everything through and you'll be fine! Good luck! Dave
@victoriapeterson9551
@victoriapeterson9551 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice!!!
@deanpinnt3987
@deanpinnt3987 7 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for the info!!
@Falcon-jv4he
@Falcon-jv4he 5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely something that every new driver should watch more than once. And anybody in the experience range that I am in which is 13 years which is considered the most dangerous drivers on the road because we tend to get cocky & overconfident in our abilities which by the way might be something for you to talk about as well. What this is for every driver as a reminder of the safety of trucking. Thank you very much for sharing brilliant tips
@SmartTrucking
@SmartTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you James! Dave
@Josh-of-all-Trades
@Josh-of-all-Trades Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@blthetube1
@blthetube1 5 жыл бұрын
Don't drive angry.... Almost every incident I've had was while I got pissed off or frustrated at something or someone.
@ox1216
@ox1216 7 жыл бұрын
GREAT INFORMATION!! THANK YOU
@CatLady999
@CatLady999 5 жыл бұрын
This is great. I start school for my CDL in about a month. Here in Canada, Ontario, Sudbury. Am looking at short hauls, company driver to start, possibly owner/operator later on.
@fooman2108
@fooman2108 7 жыл бұрын
Watching flat bed drivers standing on top of a load tarping up, high winds, wet/icy are all bad mojo being up there. Finding a little gap between stacks of things (especially when you are walking backwards dragging a tarp aboard.
@SmartTrucking
@SmartTrucking 7 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that can be dangerous stuff up there! Dave
@paulbickley658
@paulbickley658 6 жыл бұрын
Very good video, I can't count how many times I have put a pin lock on without truck support...
@camae62
@camae62 7 жыл бұрын
All good advice. Thanks.
@randyrudder2451
@randyrudder2451 6 жыл бұрын
Dave keep up the good work know your videos have got to be helpful to new drivers. It is good refresher for us old hands. Catch you on the flip side brother of the road.
@SmartTrucking
@SmartTrucking 6 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks Randy! Dave
@randyrudder2451
@randyrudder2451 6 жыл бұрын
Welcome Dave call me cowboy on the two way.
@marktheshark-mw8kq
@marktheshark-mw8kq Жыл бұрын
The "shake hands with danger" series shows a good demonstration of the hazards of brake chambers.
@tonyandreoli8180
@tonyandreoli8180 5 жыл бұрын
Well, pretty much don't never get ahead of yourself. Think it through
@cubanito48
@cubanito48 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge sir, i am a young owner operator and appreciate it
@SmartTrucking
@SmartTrucking 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for following! Dave
@Ray-se1km
@Ray-se1km 7 жыл бұрын
Great advice and as always a great video. Thank you
@SmartTrucking
@SmartTrucking 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Dave
@Runndeep
@Runndeep 6 жыл бұрын
Very informative video, old school trucking survival skills. Live long and always be safe
@SmartTrucking
@SmartTrucking 6 жыл бұрын
You too David, thanks! Dave
@waynesworld2086
@waynesworld2086 7 жыл бұрын
u reflect great leadership,I can tell at different times u experience some wild times on rd lol,its how we live n learn building experience
@SmartTrucking
@SmartTrucking 7 жыл бұрын
I always did learn better from doing. Those lessons you never forget. Dave
@thomaskirkpatrick4031
@thomaskirkpatrick4031 7 жыл бұрын
If I never drove tired, I would never drive.
@SmartTrucking
@SmartTrucking 7 жыл бұрын
Then you should never drive. It's not just your life you're risking, it's everyone around your truck as well. You need to switch carriers. Dave
@rosen9425
@rosen9425 7 жыл бұрын
You are battling time and the deck is heavily stacked against you on this! I've ran off the road due to fatigue when starting out in the business. Just a faulty turbo in the middle of summer, no a/c, chugging along. I dozed off into the ditch instead of head on crashing the old couple who stopped and helped me. Everyone was lucky that day. Another 300 yards and I'd be bulldozing the barrier of a small overpass. It would've been major injury doing that, most likely sustaining something chronic and career ending before it even started.
@joshkrause2977
@joshkrause2977 5 жыл бұрын
Considering most semi truck tires are only rated for 75 miles per hour lots of drivers are going too fast.
@diebsaigh2124
@diebsaigh2124 6 жыл бұрын
Best Saftey Educational video, Good job boss👏👏👏😀😀Thank you!
@jamessalazar8755
@jamessalazar8755 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you .
@ronnieterry4916
@ronnieterry4916 3 жыл бұрын
Think about flatbed freight before accepting the load. Make sure that you can safely secure the load. If it is a tarp load again make sure that you can safely unroll the tarp again before accepting the responsibility. Always think about parking at the end of the shift late at night many areas won't have available parking think about this in advance. Have a plan where are you going to park? Think about this when accepting the load and before accepting the delivery time.
@archerc4828
@archerc4828 6 жыл бұрын
I dig Canadian truck driving advise. It's sound.
@Mark-ce3gp
@Mark-ce3gp 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the common sense tips..Sir.
@kellymack2995
@kellymack2995 6 жыл бұрын
Smart advice
@ryankaska9598
@ryankaska9598 6 жыл бұрын
Great video man!
@punjabsingh2552
@punjabsingh2552 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks sir you are great 👍🏼
@graymikep64
@graymikep64 5 жыл бұрын
Great tip
@eddgong
@eddgong 6 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to add a couple of long shots to what you put down already .Back in the 80's even into the 90's before I started pulling end dumps and doubles here locally , I signed on for a few months with U S A Trucks out of Memphis and they were doing a lot of government for the FAA and and military .Hauling small arms , ordnance ,grenades and shoulder fired rocket tubes (never haul that stuff and the parts that make that stuff dangerous on the same load ).stuff that can turn a quick profit on the streets or in Mexico and latin America , revolution and arm smuggling was the big thing in them days .Not much in that respect has changed in fact things have gotten worse ,but when hiring on at USA Truck I was given the company pep talk I was instructed If I were to see something strange like a trailer door not secure or it swing open in the draft behind the trailer ,to never pull over ,stop and close it or inspect it until I reached a safe area with people around . It sems they had on a couple of occasions where the truck was followed by a pickup with 3-4 guys in it and the truck would pull in tight behind your trailer and one or two would crawl out onto the hood ,cut your seals and start unloading you while you doing 65 down the freeway . Far fetched ideas but it happened and probably still does . To pull over you risk not only probably lose the entire load ,truck and trailer and possibly your life too. One more and Ill STFU Be observant of cars and pickups that always seem to be somewhere behind you ,maybe way back but always there ,passes you up only to slow down and let you pass them .....you never know .maybe they are just going your way or maybe casing you ....... And if hauling along the border USA /Mexican border areas of south Texas , NM, Az and Calif. Its a given we try and keep an eye on the truck but its not always possible when going inside to pay for fuel or get a weekly shower and food that ain't micro waved . I used to do a good circle of my truck then crawl under the trailer and look it over from tandems to king pin for anything that 's not supposed to be there .It has happened to others ,never me but I didnt want to take the chance only takes a minute anyway .The dope smugglers would plant their dope on a frame rail or under the trailer and let you haul it for them taking all the risk while they just follow you until you get it close enough and grab it at your next fuel /pi** stop .But one time across the scales and get called in and it's all over ......you get the charges . That was in the 80's though , not much has changed in the dope business .
@SmartTrucking
@SmartTrucking 6 жыл бұрын
Scary stuff , but a reality in our business. Dave
@juanflores2882
@juanflores2882 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks many times for your wisdom!
@GrandstrandmenEVP
@GrandstrandmenEVP 7 жыл бұрын
Alot of drivers still do drive sleepy which is sad
@SmartTrucking
@SmartTrucking 7 жыл бұрын
Maybe the ELD's will end that, that's their purpose anyway. Dave
@harold562
@harold562 7 жыл бұрын
electronic logs will still make you tired, just sleeping irregularly, even if 10 hrs, will make you too tired to drive. first day you wont feel it, neither second or third, could be a week before you start feeling it.
@GrandstrandmenEVP
@GrandstrandmenEVP 7 жыл бұрын
Smart-Trucking.com i hope so...tired of seeing people drive sleepy and kill someone
@donquixote...
@donquixote... 7 жыл бұрын
harold562 Elogs still make one tired because people are still not logging all their ON DUTY time at shippers/receivers... Working 80-90 hrs a week makes one tired, don't you know...? Drivers need to stop subsidizing the trucking industry... It's unsafe..
@arad4912
@arad4912 7 жыл бұрын
+Smart-Trucking.com I don't believe electronic logs will help much. I used to run with Qualcomm already 6 years ago and it was not a good expirience. Here is how it went for me: Arrived at receiver, went off duty on Qualcomm, even though was still working, went inside, waited in long line to check in. Then waited in truck for my turn to get unloaded. Trucks moving slowly one after another in long line to get unloaded, 4 hours without sleep passed by before got to the unloading dock, then had to wait over 2 hours inside, then pull out of the door and park off the road by the customer, clean up the trailer and accept next load, didnt get much sleep as you can imagine and was EXHAUSTED but had no choice but to drive. These electronic devices are not imposed on us because of safety concern but profit and control, and........eliminating or crippling competition of biggest companies who already operate with Qualcomms, you could read about it even in the Land Line ,the trucker magazine about biggest corporations lobbying for these laws to become reality. These huge multi billion companies like Swift and the like........I hope no one was that naive to believe that this electronic trojan horse was ever about someone's safety.
@EStTramp
@EStTramp 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice
@samuel2006ok
@samuel2006ok 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave great vid safety always first.
@SmartTrucking
@SmartTrucking 6 жыл бұрын
Always! Dave
@junito6094
@junito6094 6 жыл бұрын
thank you!good to know.
@footalee2
@footalee2 6 жыл бұрын
Always love your videos and the messages 🇯🇲
@SmartTrucking
@SmartTrucking 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Dave
@mrj-charles6383
@mrj-charles6383 7 жыл бұрын
The old cabover is used to be pretty dangerous and getting in and out of those. Slipped a couple times. Also up on the back catwalk. The thing I notice a lot going into these big distribution centers Is people driving way too fast. Lack of patience waiting and not paying attention. Trucks going all different directions no need to be speeding.
@gailmorra
@gailmorra 7 жыл бұрын
Stay in your damn Lane.
@raycool2701
@raycool2701 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks sir,
@rcrobertson9563
@rcrobertson9563 6 жыл бұрын
Great video as usual!!!
@SmartTrucking
@SmartTrucking 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! dave
@josephmashingaidze7911
@josephmashingaidze7911 6 жыл бұрын
thanks dave great advice as always, im like number 700!!!! yay!!!
@Gorbi1985
@Gorbi1985 7 жыл бұрын
As i watched some of your videos, I am glad I am a driver in Europe.
@cbread208
@cbread208 Жыл бұрын
Thank You 👍🏿👍🏿
@MrMopar413
@MrMopar413 5 жыл бұрын
You are so right
@buttheadandbeaver
@buttheadandbeaver 7 жыл бұрын
great video dave! missed ya
@SmartTrucking
@SmartTrucking 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Dave
@jacobramirez4586
@jacobramirez4586 6 жыл бұрын
Good tips friend. KUDOS.
@user-hj4hg5vl9i
@user-hj4hg5vl9i 5 ай бұрын
hi dave i remember my dad telling me in the 70s and 80s truck drivers used to drive with out a break
@charlietrask2477
@charlietrask2477 2 жыл бұрын
Be careful not to have your legs or feet sticking out from under the truck in a bay in a parking space or on a shoulder or you could be run over.
@Hassan-df5ip
@Hassan-df5ip 6 жыл бұрын
Ty 4 Knowledge
@themarine7735
@themarine7735 6 жыл бұрын
Very good sound advice sir, thank you !
@SmartTrucking
@SmartTrucking 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Dave
@jamesdoyle9220
@jamesdoyle9220 3 жыл бұрын
There was an accident at a FedEx terminal in CT a couple of years ago. A driver was between two trailers working the landing gear. There were doubles lined up perpendicular to that row of trailers. Another driver was hooking his dolly up to one of the doubles and hit the kingpin hard enough to push the double into the side of the row of regular trailers. It pushed two of them together and crushed the driver working the landing gear. He didn’t survive. Those terminal yards are very dangerous places just to walk through.
@brandonjones152
@brandonjones152 Жыл бұрын
Great t shirt tour also love your videos and experience. Really inspiring to be Frank
@trucks8137
@trucks8137 6 жыл бұрын
Iv'e got a story about reversing onto a dock, when I was driving a rigid truck in the city I had a rear fold down that covered the back of the truck and folded out onto the dock at dock height I just got a new truck with a reverse camera it was in the middle of the city in an underground dock and this day a guy whipped around behind the truck as the edge of the lifting platform was close to the dock ( in between the platform and the dock ) I had two spotters ( the security guard and the guy looking after the work in that building ) it happened so fast they didn't have time to react and I just happened to check the camera an see him in time
@rafaelgoris5274
@rafaelgoris5274 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Thanks much
@SmartTrucking
@SmartTrucking 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Dave
@ericbrule4465
@ericbrule4465 6 жыл бұрын
Another thing I would like to add as well is to follow your instincts. If you feel something doesn't seem right it ain't. Also if dont know your shipper or yard layout, get put and take a walk and see. I've personally seen so many truckers pull and gotta back out on busy road...
@nuurjeceelka
@nuurjeceelka 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks sir
@beerrunner8153
@beerrunner8153 5 жыл бұрын
I've been driving forever so it seems. The most dangerous part is being in a bad city in the bad part of town. Always park outside the city. The Petro in Gary is fine now. It's new and has security driving around all night. Years ago this was not safe at all. The Loves across the street is fine also. Both are clean places to park.
@worksmartpaul
@worksmartpaul 7 жыл бұрын
Cool man!
@ericbrule4465
@ericbrule4465 6 жыл бұрын
And one last thing, as Dave said, proper pretrip, but also a proper post trip.
@tommyh2451
@tommyh2451 3 жыл бұрын
I like your videos they are helpful thanks
@2fast65
@2fast65 7 жыл бұрын
great video have a great night be safe.
@sunray8136
@sunray8136 5 жыл бұрын
I was driving on interstate 94 at 2 am for 10 min between 2 towns and I counted 20 semi's just in that short time. I respect those truck drivers and their never ending routes. Was happy to see the ones going my direction were keeping speed limit more or less and I slowed down a bit while one passed me because I just been realizing what a heck of a load they are hauling at all hours of the night. I will never understand idiot cars that constantly zip around these big rigs always trying to get 1 vehicle ahead and squeezing into the semi's front 'safe space' 😑
@SmartTrucking
@SmartTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
I don't credit those idiots with having too many brain cells! Thanks for watching!
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