Tractor Trailer Fire - Berkeley Springs, WV

I was driving by and noticed flames behind the back tires. Stopped to take a look and this happened. Berkeley Springs, WV
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[@breegan9527]

props to the semi driver for remaining calm and dropping the tralier safely and saving their rig!

[@donkeyballs3307]

Considering he is the reason it happened, from being a rookie & driving with your trailer brakes partially engaged 😂,heated up the brakes ,till they caught fire ,cause u didn't even notice ,trailer brakes were engaged 😂

[@donkeyballs3307]

U can guarantee, he was fired from that company & he never received his final paycheck, I'd bet money on it

[@breegan9527]

@@donkeyballs3307 eh it’s jbhunt as long as you don’t kill someone or drop a trailer the most they’d do is give final Written warnings or schedule retraining depending on what an investigation found out

[@donkeyballs3307]

@@breegan9527 iv drove semi truck for over 40 years straight now ,investigate all u want ,what I said happened, is exactly what happened, iv seen it hundreds of times b4

[@FishingPerro916]

mr. Donkey balls as a fellow truck driver, you're absolutely correct

[@markzang4918]

I see where everyone else commented about the fire departments response time and not already in their gear. I count 3 minutes once the truck doors come open. I'm glad it wasn't a bus fire with people trapped inside.

[@todayslist37737]

Only 1 fireman. The police officer helped him out.

[@pashon4percushon]

i think if that were the case they would act faster?

[@firebpm4977]

I initially was fully in agreement... but that was a single firefighter, a police officer, and a bystander that helped flake out the hose. The ONE SINGLE firefighter, driver, operator, IC, nozzleman did one heck of a job for Me, myself, and I

[@NormanSilver]

Poor tactical approach.

[@robertjenkins7663]

Slowest fire department I've ever seen getting water to a fire.

[@soflodoug]

wow they suck.

[@stanleyolszewski7701]

I was thinking the same thing. Have you ever noticed none of them are in a hurry. Wtf

[@scottboyd5876]

Just remember there are more volunteer fire depts across united states than full time depts .

[@David-yo5re]

It's a truck fire. The fire department needs to know what he's hauling, because just throwing water on a fire can make it worse depending on what he's hauling. For example; if he's hauling something that oxydizes when wet. That would be like spraying gasoline on the fire.

[@David-yo5re]

@@stanleyolszewski7701 see my comment for better understanding of the situation.

[@tomlinsonmemories3087]

Great work by the Semi Driver and The Man who helped! If this is an example of the speed in which the fire department works, then I fear for those whose possessions catch fire, including a house fire. My grandmother could have whipped up two dozen pepperoni rolls by the time the fire department got suited up.

[@Biffo1262]

I have to agree. In the UK a performance like that could well mean someone is in deep shit.

[@chrisnorden8043]

Good work by the driver and whoever was helping him get the truck and trailer separated. Lord forbid a fireman show up to a reported fire wearing their gear. Absolutely disgraceful!

[@johndoran3274]

They are volunteers, and it looks to be the middle of the day on a work day. If you can do better, please join your local fire company and pitch in instead of criticizing.

[@cigarsgunsanddiesel8032]

@@johndoran3274 I was a vol, and we NEVER (aside from the Chief) turned up on a call like that... even for a automatic alarm!

[@chrisnorden8043]

@@johndoran3274 I did so for 13 years.

[@nohand322]

Driving a firetruck in full gear is dangerous. Been there done that.

[@johndoran3274]

@@cigarsgunsanddiesel8032 then you have never left work, without pay, raced to the station, and jumped on a truck to get to a scene in time to help people in need. If you did volunteer, you know how few of us there are, and how any truck is lucky to get a crew together to respond at this time of day. Just keep berating people who actually do the job and see how many are left to respond when you are in need.

[@josephcox4319]

Finally, a driver that saves the tractor instead of leaving it to burn.

[@leechjim8023]

Smart trucker, lots of common sense!

[@4321grp]

@josephcox4319, Yes, even though it's just an International.

[@donttruckhere]

@@4321grp best trucks on the road

[@rearspeaker6364]

@@4321grp can be much worse, a TaTa!!

[@4321grp]

@@donttruckhere Actually International has improved their trucks a lot in recent years.

[@johnmcneilva]

Ole Rob somehow manages to create great content without even trying!!!

[@MWoodslore]

Lol... Right 😂

[@Suchayoutuber]

I have to admit I am pretty impressed that they actually thought to detach the trailer from the tractor

[@juliebenjamin9641]

Really? That would’ve been my first reaction.

[@jgpix1]

It was a bystander not the driver so, not too impressed

[@EstebonSosa]

Thats the first thing they teach you in CDL school

[@dmitriyk4322]

Makes absolutely no sense not to. What were you planning to do? Stand there with your mouth open?

[@JsPerspective]

​@@dmitriyk4322Well, thats what that driver was doing. A bystander had to tell him to unhook

[@donaldlandi7396]

I guess the driver didn't notice that the brakes were dragging! Good work JB just keep driving!

[@pollypurree1834]

Or that a tire was flat

[@j.t.cooper2963]

Typical JB Hunt driver.

[@a-bar-b5196]

Yup😂 two weeks training ya know😮

[@farmerjoedirt8572]

Might not have been the brakes, a wheel bearing could have collapsed, either way should have noticed the smoke and stopped, always look in your mirrors .

[@joegaito702]

Phenomenal as always excellent outstanding brilliant they deserve alot of credit tons of it let's honor and appreciate the paramedics and firemen who proudly serve us your service and time and efforts are deeply appreciated great job great team work and great and sweet catches as usual still going strong great team efforts are deeply appreciated stay safe and warm out there stay strong and healthy as well much love and respect and appreciation job well done you should be proud let's stop and hope the driver is doing ok right stay safe and warm out there way to go very impressed !!!! Joe

[@RobTheNomad]

Here’s a little context. And if you can, please like the video if you enjoyed it! This happened during the afternoon rush hour, and it was 100F degrees. The whole area other than this road are mountains. And the driver was pulled over and ready as soon as the smoke started. I saw the flames start right behind the wheels, and it was engulfed by the time I pulled over and got out. Seemed like there was 1 sheriff and 1 firefighter. That’s about all I know of the situation.

[@JohnPublic-dk7zd]

That is southbound us522, just past center of downtown...the road there is narrow 2 lanes, with bumper to bumper traffic in all likelihood...can't recall where FD is, but it seems like it is on other side of town...been through there dozens of times, it the shortcut from breezewood pa to winchester va...

[@vickyburton2434]

Kudos for the quick and safe separation of the trailer!

[@russelldavis3796]

Beautiful Berkeley Springs. What a picturesque place.

[@owenwatkins3923]

I seen one fireman, one police officer doing a fireman's job and a civilian doing the same. Fire department is not slow, it is undermanned. For those that are complaining, you must not know much, but you still judge and act like you're the shit. The officer knew the manpower situation. He stepped right in to help. Prime example of what fire departments are going through right now. Step in and volunteer before you judge. Berkley Springs is a one hour drive for me, If i remember right, that stretch of road has no serious downhill grades. Mechanical failure or driver error, but I won't judge.

[@emilycunningham8125]

Undermanned possibly being Unalived by the v.

[@-2u2]

Well said.

[@rythemzlatin]

• Hope you're doing well Rob . • These FD videos have been infuriating me for YEARS. Geez i don't want to sound like a crotchity old geezer , but when i was a FF we had water on the fire in 60 seconds or less , not 3 friggin minutes. • It seems that few apparatus / Dept.s bother to install *_preconnects_* anymore. They may be smaller , but you can have TWO Streams ON IT in seconds. Assuming too , that you've _even_ _bothered_ to SCBA-up *ENROUTE* so you're not wasting even more time once you're on-scene. • Sigh . I guess i better go plant a lawn somewhere so i can yell @ kids to Keep Off it 🤷‍♂️ .

[@juliogonzo2718]

I'm no ff but you are right, it does seem like it took them a while. Years ago an idiot I worked with started an interior fire in a truck that was in the shop. He had used an oxy acetylene torch under the floor to cut seized studs off the PLASTIC bunk heater. After cutting them he went and sat on the shitter. The truck was in an isolated part of the shop so nobody saw the smoke till it was going pretty good. I dumped a fire extinguisher under the cab without realizing it was in the interior as all I saw was melting dripping plastic fire underneath. We called the FD and evacuated. The fire fighters were there in about 7 minutes (which was very impressive to me because it was prob more than 7 minutes away driving normally not including them suiting up) and probably had it out in less than 5 despite it being fully ablaze. I was very impressed. They did an amazing job with unbelievable quick response.

[@RLTtizME]

You do sound like an old know it all geezer. Go watch some plumbing videos and give us a rest.

[@bubbakemp5817]

Exactly!

[@chazman4461]

I do not think there was anyone in the cab to pack up. It looked like the firefighters who packed up arrived later by personal vehicle or utility. The line in the bumper was pre connected. It is daytime, low manpower. Not an ideal situation. I am sure if it was later when more people were around it would have been different. Maybe some drills with low manpower would help them out. They had some options to get water on it quickly with just the driver. I am not sure what they practice. So its hard to say.

[@RLTtizME]

@@chazman4461 You saw all of that detail from a single mono-view video while situated on your living room couch?

[@mollyvolk8249]

Stay safe out there, Rob! Hope you’re doing well. 💗

[@criagcundiff2469]

Dispatcher: "Can you still make the delivery window?"

[@JohnPublic-dk7zd]

Lol...they do have a one track mind...

[@paulsolina5997]

I work for JB Hunt myself as soon as he gets back to office he will have to take a safety test and have a safety driver beat his passenger for 2 weeks

[@johngreenwood1884]

So true!

[@GrimboSlice]

Rob, I hope all is well, stay warm out there buddy.

[@Stephtones-75]

Just finished watching all your Appalachian Trail videos, excellent job!

[@jojotolliver3716]

Hat's off to driver for quick thinking. Damnnnnnnn, can somebody call a real fire department to distinguish the fire.

[@tuffguy428]

If he was really thinking, he'd have made sure he released hie trailer brakes before he left the yard.

[@Jman531]

Only if this happens in a big city! Small towns have volunteer fire departments! The only firefighter there was the one that drove the engine there. So honestly he did a good job getting everything ready and putting out the fire. This is not Chicago Fire or 911, this is rural small town America.

[@johnkelly9112]

🇬🇧 I could not believe my eyes The Fire Engine is on scene for 5 minutes while the truck is Burning before they start to put water on the truck fire , I was always under the impression that Firefighters put on their protective coats while En - Route to the fire and not wait until they arrive .

[@gstevens6948]

Exactly what I was thinking…. 🤷‍♂️

[@CSXRailfan1962]

Volunteers only, driver only I believe, also during the worst part of the day as far as manpower is available . Until more step up this will continue to happen.

[@dougdiplacido2406]

The fire truck was there for only two minutes and had water on the fire.

[@ptmy8590]

​@@dougdiplacido2406Engine on scene around :20, water flowing around 3:15. That is about three minutes. Two minutes too long.

[@mv4463]

Seem some guys need to go back to fire school...

[@jasonhamilton2739]

Ok for the comments that was talking about how slow the fireman was if you notice he is the only fireman there. he is doing the job of 4 firemen(driver, Lt, and 2 firefighters) that are normally assigned to a full time department. for him to drive to the scene set the pump and get water on the trailer in three minutes that id pretty good for someone that is by themselves. he did have help from a bystander and what looks like a police officer.

[@firepower782]

This guy drove the engine in, got geared up, and charged the line that the police officer pulled off the front bumper. One man fire crew. Pretty good job for being by himself. Unfortunately this is common practice in small towns with volunteer departments all across America. I’ve seen way worse.

[@coltsfa18]

They need to call for mutual aid immediately, and probably did.

[@todayslist37737]

Sometimes the others just meet the firetruck at the scene.

[@KylesRV]

@@todayslist37737I have done that 100’s of times. Left work and gone directly to the scene and met the truck. I have also responded to pickup a truck and arrived on scene without anyone else in the apparatus. Fortunately we now are able to man some trucks 24/7.

[@trvman1]

It's just going to get worse because young people today don't want to volunteer for anything. Unless they get paid, they have NO interest. Plus the states put so many requirements on these volunteers, many just don't have the time.

[@firepower782]

@@trvman1 Absolutely right.

[@jgpix1]

I noticed everyone telling the driver good job on disconnecting the tractor. I’m not sure many of you realize that it was an innocent bystander (orange shirt) who came along and told the driver to do that. The driver is the one in the black shirt and jeans

[@janamathis4729]

The truck driver acted quickly to move the truck. Hope all is well with you Rob. Take care of yourself.

[@arthurbachmann4221]

I have blown brake pod at highway speed. Separ, New Mexico. Hot no fire, thank God. This man could have been a road kill crispy critter had he panicked. Stay calm. Be safe...

[@paulratzlaff2935]

These Fire Fighter pricks are as useless as Titts on a boar ! Oh , look at the heros ! 🤬 What a joke , just riding round in a big Red Fruck, and getting big pay and big benefits! Damn their e slower than a 7 year itch ! Just more unnecessary big Government!

[@jgpix1]

Actually it wasn’t the driver but the bystander in the orange shirt

[@arthurbachmann4221]

@jgpix1 Trailer tires may overheat and brew up fast. I was hammer down Reefer East of Separ, New Mexico on the I-10 and blew out a trailer brake pod at Interstate speed. It got hot fast. I had only a Gatorade and apple juice bottle to cool the brakes. Looks like a road miracle by KZbin video. Best wishes.

[@jgpix1]

@@arthurbachmann4221 aren’t you supposed to carry a fire extinguisher by FMCSA rules?

[@rebeccav7555]

What a bummer! Hope everyone is OK. We miss you, Rob!

[@RobTheNomad]

Yeah everyone was fine. He noticed it right away.

[@Finnmarken91]

The teamwork here is phenomenal. Alot of youtube keyboard warriors that know nothing about firefighting yet claim to know everything. That firefighter earned his pay.

[@RobTheNomad]

Yeah I thought it did take a bit, but it was rush hour and there were 2, maybe 3 people on the job for awhile.

[@mrcoz1764]

I am an EX volunteer fire fighter,,,and we were always in gear before the truck left

[@MWoodslore]

The most excitement HF has seen since Rob The Nomad came to town.😊

[@timkis64]

the fire department drives like madmen to arrive.then work in slow motion once they get there.if you live in berkley springs, keep a fire extinguisher handy.or your house will be gone before they get the hoses charged.

[@xxpugheroxx6438]

J.B. HUNT is one of the best trucking companies in the world my dad works for them over here in NY and they are great it is sad to see that happen to the truck and that guys is most likely getting fried after that, but they do take care of their drivers.

[@vinnygonzalez-h2k]

in the world? hell no

[@oscarmiranda7742]

JB Hunt is driving the industry prices down. Best company hahaha you are funny.

[@bobmoore303]

It took them 3 minutes to put water on the fire once they arrived. Unacceptable

[@sincereharris5455]

i was thinking the same thing

[@treadhead]

BERKELEY SPRINGS , WVa . 522 traffic stalled ------ When will the bypass be completed ??????? WEEKEND TRAFFIC ---- STOP & GO & STOP ---- TERRIBLE SITUATION .

[@waynewicker3619]

Got to make sure those tires are properly inflated

[@dumskull99]

actually , that's pretty good timing.

[@todayslist37737]

1 fireman. Give him a break.

[@penguins9645]

I'm amazed at how fire resistant the trailer itself was - the fire didnt spread beyond the wheels at all. As soon as they got water on the wheels, the black smoke stopped immediately.

[@rebelliousmedic]

Truck driver and the police moving faster than the firemen. Crazy how long it took for them to get water on it.

[@Entrelanieve]

Firemen always take their time to do safely. If they rush, it can be worse.

[@phillhuddleston9445]

But letting it burn and grow from a small fire to a larger one is somehow better??? @@Entrelanieve

[@firepower782]

There was only one fireman, that was the driver. He drove in, got geared up, changed the line then put the fire out by himself.

[@jamesm568]

It's only a trailer fire as there's no urgency to get it out.

[@Jman531]

FYI, this is a small town with a volunteer fire department, most were at their jobs and had to leave work. This was the firefighter that drove the truck there and he did a pretty good job being alone. The officer helped him some, but he had most of it to do by himself. So that's why it didn't go as fast as you thought it should, but that's how small town departments are. They can't pay a crew to be on duty 24-7.

[@nonservitium]

I glad yer alive... and Berkley springs is an awesome town

[@Knowledgeispowersheep]

What a terrible unprepared fire department. Doesn’t matter what is on fire. When the call drops that a fire is in process you are geared up 100% ready to exit the apparatus and fight fire.

[@robertpalmer3166]

It's a four minute video. The fire was out before it ended. STFU.

[@nelsonsilva7714]

Kkkkkk. Pura verdade mesmo. Kkkk. Nelson Pedro Londrina Paraná Brasil Walew!

[@Jman531]

Considering only one firefighter had arrived with the truck, he did pretty well. When you are a small town, it's a volunteer fire department and most are at work so they don't make it as fast as the engine.

[@maverickson2014]

Isnt the driver the one in black. He is calm and didnt do much but pull off the rig but didnt pull it away far enough in my opinion. It was the one in the orange shirt who really did the fast movement to unhook the trailer. Thank you to him.

[@luv1romeo69]

Man that truck ain’t moved far enough away!

[@wscaff]

That area has long grades as the roads traverse the mountains. This may have overheated their brakes. Great filming job!

[@collinhamilton7919]

I hope all is well rob! If you remember, we worked together at Ford for a short time. I love watching your journey!!

[@RobTheNomad]

Yeah I remember! How’s it going? I really liked that job, but I had to leave. Thanks for watching!

[@collinhamilton7919]

@@RobTheNomad things have definitely changed. The body shop is no longer there. They moved to Watertown. Now that whole building is recon!

[@dennisthomas4766]

This Fire Dept. has never lost a foundation yet!!!!!!

[@Major_Jester]

Holy crap! Is everyone ok? Man, that's crazy. Stay safe out there man.

[@RobTheNomad]

Yeah it was either the tires or brakes that caught fire, extremely hot today. And he noticed right away.

[@Major_Jester]

@@RobTheNomad oh man thank God that was the only thing. Glad everyone was safe.

[@michaellatham9737]

Def a brake fire cause of the heat recently. Glad everyone is safe

[@YaHsServent]

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[@harrycallahan2962]

What a mess ! It's incredible how long it takes firefighters from the time they arrive to the time they pressurize the hoses. And where are the police to regulate traffic? Those on the other lane should be stopped. We came close to a pileup at one point

[@melissawalker3874]

I would have moved the tractor a little further away considering the big ass fuel tanks on those things. I know the Freightliner my ex used to drive had two 150 gallon fuel tanks.

[@pashon4percushon]

I can't believe there's people driving by without any concern for their own safety or the firefighters' area of awareness.

[@dannyc1657]

Was I the only one hollering at the guy to pull the truck up further than that!!!!

[@knightd12]

That is exactly what I was thinking.

[@johnmorris7960]

Everyone was bragging how fast he was and he was actually slow as heck too. The Jackman was the star.

[@knightd12]

@@johnmorris7960 RIGHT!

[@Jayen4]

@@johnmorris7960 Seems like none of them was in a hurry ! ....... I once had a load self combust , just as I reversed onto a loading bay ( bedding felt , which has a tendency to overheat and when it gets fresh oxygen , when you open the doors , it just bursts into flames ! )...... I can tell you , I had that trailer out into the middle of the yard and unhooked the tractor unit in 30 seconds flat !! ..... Just as I pulled the unit away , the fire brigade shot in through the gates and were on it instantly..... I'm in the UK btw .....

[@samuelsurbrook1428]

Glad 😃 to see everyone is okay ✅.

[@Nursing609]

Came across your channel by accident. I am like 30 minutes from Berkeley Springs. Berkeley Springs is a very small town. Not sure if they even have a fire department and if they do it's probably all volunteers. Your channel is very interesting. Good luck to you.

[@robertheck6747]

Looks like a break fire. West Virginia is known for ubiquitous steep grades. That was a good job on the disconnect.

[@russellevans2446]

Brake

[@robertheck6747]

@@russellevans2446 Yes, I did spell that wrong. I don’t write as much as when I was younger. I still weld and because of that my math skills are quite good. It’s just like they say, if you don’t use it, you will loose it.

[@russellevans2446]

@@robertheck6747 lose. Lmao

[@robertheck6747]

@@russellevans2446 That was spell check. It came up , and my eyes are not as good, I thought it said loose. I’m glad you get a kick out of it.

[@dubmcbride5952]

Brake or wheel bearing.

[@farmerjoedirt8572]

Pretty sure the fire guys we’re getting the marshmallows ready first very important 😂

[@kennsnthumbi6947]

The fire department has responded very fast, but the crew is preparing so slow as if there is nothing big happening. It is the slowest fire brigade I've ever seen.

[@reformedstoic1581]

You got yourself a viral video. Lets go!

[@notboeingnotgoing5483]

I hope this Fire Dept does not have to fight a fire anytime soon. Must be a Teamsters Fire Dept.

[@jeorgedavid3239]

Lol😂

[@KylesRV]

If it was Teamsters there would have been five fat people sitting around watching the ONE firefighter that was on scene. If it was Teamsters he probably could not touch a fire hose because he was the driver. He singlehanded did the job of 4 firefighters. Please go volunteer at your local FD. We always need volunteers.

[@notboeingnotgoing5483]

@@KylesRV good point

[@stephenrodgers5672]

I'm amazed by ask the people that just drive by.

[@mosesmanaka8109]

Those fire guys know exactly what's going on. What looks spectacular is merely just tires catching fire, no big deal. If l had my life over again, l would become a fire brigade man. No, sorry, l changed my mind, l would rather become a self appointed Covid Expert then l could be wrong about absolutely everything and there would be no consequences.

[@Gunge-vq2ik]

hope you are doing well buddy GOD BLESS YOU!

[@John-lc3wf]

He was by himself. I think he did ok for doing what 4 men usually do.

[@DeZGonder]

As a trucker I think the driver looks like nothing happened I think when this happens you should park your truck far away not just driver did anyway I am glad everyone is safe

[@RachelPenningtonHull]

Camera setting. I think he was further away than he looked.

[@doinithard79]

​@@RachelPenningtonHullu can tell he's still close.

[@doinithard79]

I was thinking the same. He just pulled a few parking spaces length away. I would have been out of this cameras view!

[@danc1197]

The fire seems to be at the wheels. So the brakes may have caused the fire.

[@drock4732]

Love how he takes his time detaching from the engulfed trailer. 😅

[@purebloodiiier]

Good thing the fire department wasn't in a hurry... SMH

[@AML2000]

For people complaining about how slow the fireman was -- Berkeley Srings, WV, where this took place has a population of all of 755 people.

[@johnwashburn7423]

I am complaining. Plenty of time to get water on the fire after they got there. They just did not care

[@Kiowagoodfella]

Damn, fireman were not in any hurry 🙄

[@phillhuddleston9445]

Most are never in a hurry!

[@LUVEMDPOWER]

For everyone bashing the fire department being slow to get water on the fire, am I the only person seeing that there was only ONE Firefighter on that engine? He was by himself! Yes, a few bystanders appeared to help stretching the line, but he was doing it all! Instead of ripping strips out of him, how about some kudos to the guy for 1) good apparatus placement, 2) good technique in attacking from the side first & 3) basically knocking down the fire with tank water, again, ALL BY HIMSELF! I say, job well done!

[@-2u2]

That is the first thing I noticed - for one man, that was an exceptional job. The only thing that I thought was concerning was that for some time he was less than 10 feet away from the trailer wheels, if one of those tires had blown (which often happens when they are on fire), he could have been killed.

[@mickeysadler5272]

Took far to long to put water on that fire. That department need much training

[@daveinvictoriavirginia7959]

Ran support for BSFD years ago, I'm sure they are stretched for day crews like others, but yes the supply and pumping scenario is poor.

[@stick9648]

Too long , train yourself D student.

[@muffs55mercury61]

US 522. I remember that road a lot as it takes you into PA after briefly crossing MD. One of the few secondary roads in WV that is generally flat.

[@JohnPublic-dk7zd]

Yup...I was almost always southbound traffic going through there...that is a stretch of road that should widened, I advise don't hold your breathe waiting for that to happen...although I give WV credit, they have us35 looking good now...

[@fredcsensits4476]

Well from what I see is a daytime response with low to no manpower due to members woring full time jobs. Police did a nice job of pulling the bumper preconnect and flaking out the hose so there were no kinks . I think he should of just got his bunker coat on and hit the fire to knock it down then go back and put on his air pack and use it to do mop up. Goid job for s 1 man crew

[@DrOlds7298]

Brakes Overheated or a Bad Wheel Bearing. Noticed he took the time to drop the Landing Gear. Most guys will just unhook the lines,release the trailer & pull out....just let it drop? (Which many times is simply the best idea,you want to get clear quick?)

[@JohnPublic-dk7zd]

Unless the landing gear extremely stiff, or handle poorly attached, it comes down reasonably quick...dropping a heavy trailer just straight off creates other hazards, the feet could go right through hot pavement, potentially tipping trailer over...

[@DrOlds7298]

This is true,but it's also a J.B.Hunt trailer.Good chance it 'will' be stiff,bent or otherwise difficult to operate.

[@frankwurth5375]

I think a good fire extinguisher sure would have kept the fire down till they got water on it. Likely the trailer brakes cammed over and couldn't release. Happens when the pads are too worn when they adjust them too far. And yes, get the tractor away from the trailer. Be surprised how many guys just run and let the tractor go as well. If you are doing your job as a driver, you can tell by the smell and the fact that it's pulling too hard, that and seeing the smoke in your mirror, early enough to stop before it goes up in flames.

[@wayneanderson8034]

Once the tires start burning, an extinguisher won't put it out. The brakes catch fire, then the tires, then the trailer. The tires are also going to pop when the air inside heats up. You don't want to be standing anywhere near when they do. I saw an entire rig burn near Jasper AL. It sounded like explosions every time a tire popped. Best to get away & let the pros do their job.

[@jgpix1]

What do you mean by “cammed over” ?

[@frankwurth5375]

The adjuster that pulls the cam that forces the brake shoes agains the drum, goes too far past the roller on the shoe and can't retract. It jjams the brake on just enough that the wheel will still turn but the dragging brake shoe gets hot to the point that the tires ignite and set the axle on fire.@@jgpix1

[@Gumbocinno]

I sure as hell hope the popularity of this video put a few bucks in your pocket.

[@RobTheNomad]

It did, but nowhere near as much as the other videos for some reason.

[@Gumbocinno]

@@RobTheNomad Might be because of the video length. I think it's 10+ minutes pay the most, something like that.

[@PatGill-tu6oq]

The fire brigade could have shown some urgency! took way too long to get the water going...

[@jimmccabe801]

I'm sure you could do better.

[@PatGill-tu6oq]

@@jimmccabe801 Maybe not but I would sure make it look like I was!

[@jimmccabe801]

@@PatGill-tu6oq run around doing nothing. Funny.

[@owenwatkins3923]

​@@jimmccabe801he couldn't do shit.

[@murraylewis8701]

JB use to have the best drivers on the road, now they're down to this.

[@joyhouse2334]

If he had been watching his mirrors they wouldn’t have set fire. Or if you know how to get down a steep grade they wouldn’t have gotten hot enough to set fire. Pay attention to your equipment

[@purebloodiiier]

You've never driven a tractor trailer in WV... Tiny roads

[@kevinscott2940]

I was thinking the same thing. This should be on Bonehead Truckers

[@pollypurree1834]

​@@purebloodiiierI have and I never had that issue. Whoops, I'm not a JB Hunt driver so I know what I'm doing.

[@skippergrundy5248]

Very common test for all J B Hunt drivers. Anyone remember back in the day when J B's drivers were getting their fith wheels unlocked at truck stops, and drivers were dropping tralers like crazy. All, because J B, undercut all the other companies in trucking. Speaking as a retired driver myself.

[@Doreen-i3k]

Hi there from California I thought this only happens in ca. Hope everyone is ok and safe. Are you still driving? Take care and hope to hear from you soon 😮

[@RobTheNomad]

Yeah I’m still driving and everyone is fine.

[@treadhead]

FORTUNATELY NOT A BATTERY POWERED VEHICLE , HEARD BATTERY FIRES ARE VERY HARD TO EXTINGUISH .

[@satxser]

Back in the day that would have been the start of 100s of JB jokes. Hey JB is that one of those hot loads.

[@ArtStoneUS]

Swift is the new JB Hunt

[@LeeDfined]

Trucker stayed calm under pressure amd saved the tractor. He did it how he was supposed to.

[@manucentaure1817]

hello, je suis Français, je regarde souvent les vidéos d'intervention de pompiers Américains, et il y a quelque chose de vraiment spécifique à votre pays, c'est cette lenteur extrême lors de vos interventions, les pompiers ne sont même pas habillés dans les camions.C'est très spécifique aux Etats Unis !!!!!!

[@RobTheNomad]

I’ve seen a lot of comments about that. I’m not sure what’s going on with that.

[@Vtruckermine]

I'm still trying to figure out why the driver seems to take his time getting from underneath the trailer, as well as why he seems to only move up a few feet, and why he didn't try to use the ABC Fire Extinguisher from inside of the truck. He's just walking back and forth looking crazy.

[@audimattro]

Unfortunately, that is the general quality of the inexperienced people who largely drive for that company.

[@happytobsaved]

Good stop, timing is everything!

[@fredburban8219]

We were taught in heavy duty truck driving school, DO NOT STOP, keep driving at a slow speed to keep the flame behind and the tire will fall off of the rim. Then stop.

[@JG-fi9ub]

That is the dumbest thing I've ever heard.

[@timjackson6311]

I may not be an expert but I think if you go through all the trouble of lowering landing gear I would’ve pulled the tractor a little further away from the burning trailer

[@Jman531]

He was far enough away under the circumstance. Now if he was hauling something that could blow, then may be a little close. But with the fire department there, he was good.

[@mikeyeaman7801]

Brakes got to hot

[@joemc111]

That McDonald’s is the high school hang out for kids on Friday night. There’s 100 people in that little store stopped there a few times.

[@d.c.barker]

It's a good thing nobody's life was in danger...that has to be the slowest fire department I've ever seen.

[@stick9648]

Watch a lot of fires Pyro ?

[@Rusty-Shackleford69]

Ahh, wild and wonderful bro and sis loving wv.😊

[@jamesglenn520]

Looks like they sent One fireman to do this job. It looks like a police officer was try to help him 😬

[@cward094]

The Truck driver should have move the Truck up much much further from that burning trailer....💯💯 ..I bn Trucking 19 years...I have experience this once out of my driving career...This can be caused by a bad tire on the trailer catch fire or the brakes heating up catching on fire....It's a Serious situation... Always have to put safety first.... Stay Safe Drivers !

[@curtekstrom9531]

Sounds to me you described a Pre Trip that wasn't properly done.

[@code33us]

Beautiful Berkeley Springs

[@stephenb9330]

Good move by the trucker getting the tractor un hooked. I have seen many videos where fire trucks arrive on scene, specifically on a roadway and take so long to get water on a fire. How about a truck w/ a water cannon on the roof (like airport firetrucks) at least then you get water on a fire within seconds until the crew can get other hoses set up 🤔

[@danger-derp]

Brake overheated, bad day..

[@H0TWHEELS]

Wow My home state. Good video of this crazy fire 😮

[@Wayoutthere]

Uhm, the firefighters sure took there sweet time?

[@tannerhume6269]

Well the good news is!! They saved the frame !!

[@p60fb]

The lorry drive did well to unhook and get the tractor unit clear. Sorry to say it however, apart from the engine driver, no one appeared to be in response mode. In the UK, many small towns with fire stations are manned by retained, volunteer, fire crews who respond when called by a pager. They are trained like full time crew and act as such to high standards. On call out, they would use the time in the fire engine during travel to suit and boot, and would arrive on scene to act immediately.

[@wvrockcrusher]

A lot of these trucks do not have a jake (engine brake). Can't begin to count the ones I see around here with the brakes on fire from riding them on the hills here. If you're trucking in WV, you better have a jake to help hold on the hills here. The grades are very steep and twisty, although usually not as much distance like the ones out West in the Rockies. Those are some long-distance grades out there. At least he had the presence of mind to disconnect the tractor.

[@JR-lb4ng]

I’ve been driving truck 37 years, in that time I’ve only driven 1 truck without a jake brake. I beg to differ on your opinion.

[@RobTheNomad]

I think pretty much all of them have jakes. But it was 100 degrees that day and in the mountains.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@RobTheNomad An old bull hauler pal said that I had ONE chance to get in a gear LOW enough to hold. I could always come on up later. Worked for 50+ years.

[@orlandoengland9184]

Well, that ole' JAKE will save those BRAKES but, being in the RIGHT gear before starting downhill will be just as effective. I've been driving for 35 yrs and not all of those truck driven had Jake's. However, getting my start as an ole' country backwoods log hauler, you quickly learn the importance of being in the RIGHT gear or else THIS brake fire would be the LEAST of yours worries!!🙌🏾👌🏾👍🏾

[@lewiemcneely9143]

RIGHT! Right notch for the right grade.@@orlandoengland9184

[@Kerfufflekitten]

When dude unhooked the trailer and said “go!…I thought the driver was gonna let the fire catch up to the cab before he finally pulled forward😂

[@richsimpson2583]

Bet it was his breaks

[@YackB-o9e]

At least he unhooked

[@TrailerJack]

Hello from TrailerJack!!!!

[@packersprik]

You did a superb job recording this.

[@zoeazsss5035]

Thanks for upload. HOpe ur doing well. Miss your videos and updates on ur life. Sorry bout the truck fire :(