Transporting an electrical distribution center across Ontario and Quebec

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[@pourquoiunidentifiant]

21:36, the "banana shot" need to be turned into a short ! 🤣😂

[@TheWolf68k]

"Cleared the flower pot," There's a phrase she didn't think she'd ever have to say.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

🤣🤣 never a dull moment

[@joshw1687]

Lol, she almost was giggling the way she said it 😂

[@nealfry7403]

Great job with the crew you had on this trip, love seeing the scenery reminds of home with all the little towns. Safe travels Doug, cya on the next.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thx again Mr Fry! ✌️

[@Random_Ritchie]

21:43 I lost it! I was not expecting to see you looking at the camera with the banana in your mouth. LOL 🤣😂

[@BL-jt3qt]

A totally enjoyable ride-along with you. It's obvious that having a good pair of Escort Drivers makes your job a lot easier...... and the gal in the rear escort position certainly has a pleasant and soothing voice. As always, your great editing kept the entire trip interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

💯 agree about the good escorts making my job easier! Thanks for following along ✌️

[@mikestorey6242]

Excellent video as usual Doug. Also that part of the world the country side and quaint little towns is so picturesque (outstanding).

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

You can just tell life is less stressful in those little towns 😊

[@TheMrBrettharris]

excellent clear precise communication from both escort vehicles

[@cheeriestodin0925]

Thank you for having us join along for the trip. It was nice and pleasant to see the nice drivers you guys have up there.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

We had a good team on that trip 😊

[@peterwarnstrom8872]

Doug, I have watched all of your videos and have gotten a better appreciation for the delivery of the oversize loads that you carry. The company that I worked for before I retired almost 2 yrs ago was involved in the engineering of sorts utility projects including power generation, transmission & distribution. Many of these projects involved transformers, generators, turbines of many forms, power distribution centers as you showed moving in this video and wind turbine components. While I was in college I interned at a Caterpillar factory that built the full line of wheel loaders & excavators. The care you take in delivering all this equipment to its destination to it's final customer is your part in helping insure that the equipment can be placed in service without delay. Thanks for the work that you do and the videos showing a part of the story that was missing for me. The color tour on this video was exceptional, but I enjoy them all.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thanks for the feedback 😊. And it sounds like you get the point of my videos which is to show there’s a lot more involved in this kind of transport than people think! Glad you enjoyed and happy to have you following along!

[@edlinke2368]

hell of a driver Doug enjoyed the ride along see you in the next 1

[@2dgsep]

Thanks Doug. I live in Niagara Falls so watching you weaving your way from St.Catharines out to 23 feeder rd in Port Colborne reminded me of how many times I traveled those roads. But the treat was coming through Madawaska and Bear's Bay where my family would spend every summer at Bark Lake.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Happy to have you along for the trip ✌️

[@nancyannirvin4507]

Beautiful drive through that long and winding road!!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Northern Ontario fall colors at their best!

[@mikelewis4792]

Hi Douglas - last summer I escorted my nephew on his cross Canada bike ride for MS… Coming into St. John’s NFLD we stopped on the highway shoulder to allow him to pass when I noticed an over size load coming up behind us… We had a big red RV with lights flashing… The load was placed like yours with a significant portion over the shoulder…. I thought he was going to hit us!!! But at the last minute he pulled over - Thank God!!! I noticed that his escort was only a few feet ahead of him… It is great for the public to see how professionals like you think way ahead and plan for the unexpected to keep people safe!!! Keep on trucking!!!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

The goal is to avoid problems and be as safe as possible. Admittedly we can still easily find ourselves in bad situations but we try the best we can!

[@steveminer8341]

Great job driver. Beautiful scenery too. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Happy to have you along ✌️

[@gavinperry7237]

The changing colours of the leaves is beautiful

[@kevinm3751]

Awesome flaggers! Love having a good team, makes the trip so much easier!

[@geoffreyfox7618]

That was a very interesting trip through some nice country side, and good team work

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Happy to have you along 😊✌️

[@brett3758]

LOL You would think the last thing a trucker would have to worry about is a flower pot. Another great video.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Never a dull moment 🤣

[@rebeccaritter8054]

Beautiful color on the trees. Lived most of my life with palm trees in the Florida Keys. Never seen the leaves change in person

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

I must admit the leaves in the fall can be amazing to witness. But I don’t think I would get bored of palm trees! 🤣

[@lloydedwards8038]

Once again Doug I appreciate these videos as I am unable to get out of the house much anymore, you make a great difference with my past!

[@rjp3427]

Damn what a route just to get out of Thorold!! Looks like you hit the Niagara morning traffic rush right in the middle.

[@user-xz2xt2my1r]

Here in the UK, all motorway bridges are 16ft 6inches or higher. All other bridges on normal roads varies considerably. Really need to do homework for heavy haulage. In fact,TomTom has a model solely for lorries which includes height restriction roads. So wish we had roads like your H518. Mile after mile of nothing, but scenery. By the way, I noticed that when you started off, the trees were green (summer), and now at H518, it's autumn😂😂😂

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Automn comes early the further north we travel!

[@Howoldareweanywayyipes]

I've been waiting to learn who Kathy is.. she does a good job of watching your tail.

[@stevem268]

a great way to start my weekend! great video as always

[@LindaLadman]

Excellent people guiding you.

[@andrepaden4801]

Good job. I enjoy your videos. I’m here in United States- Maryland. Keep them rolling 👍👍

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thank you 😊✌️

[@lloydedwards8038]

It makes a hell of a difference when you have good escorts(as you usually do).

[@gwgrote5]

Incredible skill and maneuverability. Beautiful foliage. LOL @ 21:38.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Northern Ontario fall colors at their best! That’s why we do this job. Hard to beat that office window view!

[@peep39]

you have an awesome job. watching your videos makes me think of the road not taken

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

All about the glass being half full but I enjoy this life

[@sethtriggs]

Wow this one started out pretty close to me, that's super fun! Nice to see all the back roads too.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Always happy to have you along for the ride 😊✌️

[@pourquoiunidentifiant]

Thanks Doug !

[@lucasdobson5957]

Short stroy yeah i get that alot here where i work im the first long haul driver for stellar transport we are out of Newfoundland i haul everything and anything on a step deck or flow boy

[@matthewduggan9391]

I love how you have this video set up. I'm about to get certified to escort over sized loads. I will be doing chase.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

We might cross paths down the road!

[@donnieharmon7596]

You are a good truck bro

[@ivatt442]

Really enjoyed this video, give me 20kms of open and clear country road any day instead of low wires and towns! Good weather pesky flowerpots notwithstanding! I also enjoyed the candid camera skit - extreme concentration left and right with a mouthful of banana complete with skin! Ha Ha that made me laugh!? You’re showing your acting skills!! This for me is one of your best videos! Well done!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thank you 😊. It’s a long process but I’m starting to get the camera angles and audio figured out. It should only get better ✌️

[@holtenauer63]

Good Job. Greeting from Germany

[@ericsanford5639]

good job,stay safe.

[@zuckfacegobbels4527]

Hi Way 518 Just WOW!

[@TheFlyinrhino]

Cool watching a heavy haul leave my city!

[@cjnavyblue]

Great job all.

[@michelleblanc2541]

Salut mon trucker j'aime beaucoup tes vidéos lache pas jeune homme 😊

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Merci 😊✌️

[@alexpratt960]

lolol 21:36 I damn near spit out my coffee

[@Zyzzyx42]

When I fall asleep tonight, I'll be hearing the phrase "all clear, no traffic" somewhere in my dreams.

[@johntooker6644]

I absolutely love this channel... i have a disability that your content allows me to live through it. I would be lost without it. Please keep up the great channel/content!!!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

@johntooker6644 always happy to have you along for the ride 😊✌️

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

🤣🤣🤣

[@mostlyinterested1016]

As soon as I heard you say the height, I thought "LOW WIRES AND TREES".

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Story of my life 🤣

[@mostlyinterested1016]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 Quelle dommage, mon brave.

[@samueldrolet24]

I actually like the driver cam would be great to have more in cab footage like set in the sleepers area further back overall love the video buddy keep the good work and keep em coming 💪

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thanks for the feedback! Always tying to make these videos better.

[@lonistewart3405]

Was looking forward to seeing you guys fight your way through the Toronto area! 😅😅😅

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

We took the long way around!

[@lonistewart3405]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 I'll say! 🤣🤣🤣

[@lloydedwards8038]

Ah now I see where they got the moniker "Lucky Banana".🤠

[@granthutter5787]

Thought it was a gorgeous, familiar road and then around 1:05:30 I recognized it. There's a cool statue of Janusz Żurakowski, first pilot of the Avro Arrow if I recall. Personal curiosity, do you enjoy the challenges more of the long-load hauls, or the wide hauls?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

I didn’t have time to appreciate the tribute to the pilot but as an airplane junky I did notice the Aveo Arrow! The best challenge are all of the above! Wide, long, high, heavy 💪. But it is all relative depending on your route and equipment used… I’ve had smaller loads that were actually more challenging because of the small roads we were routed on. As with some really long loads we will use rear steerable trailers making them actually easier to navigate than shorter non steerable trailers. Bigger doesn’t always mean more challenging 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@lloydedwards8038]

Loved your shrug when that 4 wheeler wasn't going to move. Many times that way their choice.

[@daurisdaughtry7191]

Good job I got sea sick on 518

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

It was a change from city traffic!

[@stevem268]

highway 518? definitely the long way from st catherines to quebec!

[@jaquigreenlees]

At least the routing wasn't mostly narrow or cluttered with low wires like a number have been.

[@mahbubmo]

I hauled exactly this machine across country 2500miles but the main thing was overweight 117Gross and 10ft5W. The height was legal. Good stuff.

[@MrThisIsMeToo]

ummmm know what exact means?

[@mahbubmo]

@@MrThisIsMeToo No tell me about it genius?

[@324atleD]

@@mahbubmo How about the fact he said his load was 14'6 wide compared to your 10'5" and his was 15'6" high while you claim legal height. Far from exact.

[@mahbubmo]

@@324atleD obviously i meant the unit itself not the dimensions that's why i put the dimensions of what i hauled. does that make you feel better.

[@MrThisIsMeToo]

@@mahbubmo Not that bright are you?

[@michealplater9007]

Just had a switchboard arrive on site 7meters x 15 meters, about 75 tons.

[@user-ji1bl6zb8k]

Loved the video Doug, good job as always. What is the origin of the Lucky Banana name? Maybe you answered it before and I missed it. Thanks again.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

That’s okay it’s a weird name worth explaining. So I’m a big time fisherman when I’m not in a truck. If you ask any superstitious fisherman they will tell you never catch fish with a banana in the boat. Hence, Lucky Banana

[@markverloop8890]

Nice well kept neighborhood no graffiti, at least in Canada you have pride in your country

[@constructionwatcher5381]

That's a beautiful drive, though I expect your viewers enjoyed it more than you could driving that twisty road. It looks like you got better fall color this year than we did in the western North Carolina mountains. The 4k shots from your rear-facing cameras were just spectacular on a large monitor. Sadly the ones from the front-facing camera in the truck not so much. It looks like it focuses on the hood, and everything beyond is out of focus. I have no clue whether that can be fixed, but it would be great if it could be.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thanks for the feedback 😊

[@johnwiesner6534]

Hey Doug- Another excitant run. Liked threading the flower pots. I would have been in hog heaven on that country road with no traffic. Nothing like being a little offset for weight. I had one once that I had to put the left side of the box right on the left edge of the trailer and still leaned a little. But it was good that I was only 12'. Being a Canadian only run, how was it that the escorts had Oversize Load signs instead of Red and White striped signs? Have a good day.

[@Howoldareweanywayyipes]

Trees are turning their fall colors.

[@Howoldareweanywayyipes]

lots of curves for something that can be top heavy.

[@gragor11]

Barry's Bay? Why do I know that name? Google Search. Ohh. Yes they were the bus kids that spent 3 hrs a day on the bunny bus going to school and back in Pembroke when I lived there in the mid 60's. And then I see the Avro Arrow on a stick there in the park. 1:06:07 . The reason we lived in Pembroke, among other places was because of that jet being killed back in 1959. Great surprise.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Black part of our history for sure 😞 Small world tho! Never know where I’ll end up next!

[@user-yg7ux8of6g]

👍

[@lastpreatorian418]

Can you a do video about what equipment you use for recording and how you have it all setup? I know not a lot will care but I’m LOVING your camera work and where you place everything.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

It’s a good idea. I’ll work on a “behind the scenes” video

[@lloydedwards8038]

Down in my old stomping grounds.

[@Crashing310]

What does the red & white “D” sign on the back indicate vs oversize? Great videos, I just started watching.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

It’s a political thing. Quebec does not accept the yellow oversize sign because it is English and might offend French people. The D is for dimensional 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@DigitalIP]

Have to say, her voice is kinda soothing

[@MEdGrant]

One item you have not shown is checking the axle weights once you are loaded…do you have a listing of local scales or do you just rely on calculated weight distribution?

[@dero9711]

Is Ti-Motton a sponsor of this video ?lol🤣

[@chuckmoore1380]

Thanks for another interesting video. I enjoy watching the way you manage those oversize loads through some pretty tight spaces. It seems that most of the traffic is pretty understanding of your needs for taking those wide turns and multiple lanes. But I am sure you also have those stupid, inconsiderate drivers that cause real headaches. At the risk of offending some of your viewers, I would bet your biggest headaches are caused by inconsiderate motorcyclists, that are too impatient to allow you to get your job done safely.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

There’s always someone who is impatient and feels they are too important to give up a minute of their precious time. I’m used to it, it’s part of the job

[@davehumeniuk4534]

Great video! Who is tasked with creating the route that a load will take when you are not permitted to use major highways to due dimensions?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

We have a team in our office dedicated to permits and finding routes. Frankly it’s a thankless job I would not care for. They propose the route and the state/province approves it.

[@lloydedwards8038]

Where you are going through and your rear escort was going to video looks a lot like Tweed Algonquin area.

[@edlinke2368]

i noticed the gas prices in ont compared to B C your at least 30 cents a lt less we are getting shafted here

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Ouff okay I’ll stay east 🤣

[@sam28600]

Nice video! Does Ontario also accept the "D" sign? And what about other provences?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

The D signs are accepted across Canada but not USA

[@markverloop8787]

Why is it in theUS we have wide load signs front & back But in Canada they have red & whit sign with a D on it?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Because “Wide Load” or “Oversize” is English and they need their own sign so the French don’t feel left out! The red and white “D” is for “Dimensional” which is a bi-lingual word. I don’t make the rules, I just gotta follow them 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@edlinke2368]

did you pick the short straw or are you kind hearted enough to offer to make the run so everyone else can have the time off

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Or I’m just greedy 😏

[@Howoldareweanywayyipes]

Can't find a straight road anywhere.

[@gregbridges2365]

Awesome professional work as usual by you and crew…how many cameras are you using Doug?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

I’ll run anywhere from 3-6 cameras depending on how much time I have and if my escorts are willing to cooperate ( they usually are). More camera angles make for better videos but it’s a lot of editing!

[@constructionwatcher5381]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 It's clear you do a lot of editing, and that really makes great viewing. Thanks for your efforts.

[@EricsKanal]

Thank you for this great video. On a three day trip like this, do you sleep in the truck or go to a hotel?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

I sleep in the truck. I carry my little home around like a turtle 🐢

[@EricsKanal]

You're lucky, you look much better than a turtle 😄@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407

[@bwillan]

I am very familiar with the roads in and around the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario. How did you manage to navigate around that area going to Quebec?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

We never went into the city. We bypassed around the outskirts through Brantford, Guelph, Orangeville and Barrie

[@324atleD]

Hello Mr. Banana, The load is hanging over quite a bit on the fog line. Does the weight allow you such, just your preference or both? Keep up the great videos.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

The load was heavier on one side so we needed to offset to balance the weight

[@324atleD]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 Got it. Thanks for the great videos. Keep it up!

[@monaromanmax]

How wide is your tractor? In the UK we are 8' 2.5" plus mirrors. Yours looks about 9' 6". That Ontario Highway was rough

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

The standard width in North America is 8’6” (102”)

[@Sefhen]

that's a manly size for a coffee mug, how often do you need to stop for breaks during the day? 😄

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

I drink a lot of coffee so I gotta stop about every 2 hours. My escorts love it because they are always too shy to ask when they need to stop but with me they never need to ask 🤣

[@lancecluster]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 I was sort of wondering about that, pretty funny. Guess the stops get edited out. Love the videos.

[@neilz9182]

Pretty sure that plant in flower pot needs a hug 😊 great video!

[@Zyzzyx42]

The load is definitely offset to the right, not used to seeing that. Is that to keep the weight centered as much as possible?

[@Zyzzyx42]

And just got to about halfway thru where you mention exactly that. Load is left side heavy.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

@Zyzzyx42 it was a test to see if you watched the whole video 🤣

[@jajajaja2624]

When do you need a tri axle rig needed to move a load . I seen u move a 988k with 3 axle rig.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

It’s all about the right amount of axles for the weight. For a small oversize we can use just the tri axle. For a medium oversize we remove the triaxle but add a Jeep dolly and for a very heavy we use both the triaxle and Jeep dolly

[@DavidCinelli7815]

Good driving🎉 Are most of your tractors automatics or 18 speeds?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

We are running about 75 trucks right now of which most are 18 speed manuals. However our top 10 heavyhaulers are all driving automatics. The boss’s really believe in them 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@gregbridges2365]

Can you lift the pin on tractor third axle if you need to in a tight turn?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Yes this truck is equipped with an airlift. However that is one of the disadvantages of a “pin on” axle. Because it is positioned at the rear of the truck when it is lifted it actually reduces weight on the front steering. That’s fine on dry asphalte but in snow or mud or any reduced traction circumstances you can no longer steer the truck. Real factory built 4 axle trucks have a lift axle towards the center of the truck which has the opposite effect adding weight to the steering when lifted and is much nicer in reduced traction circumstances

[@gregbridges2365]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 good to know never thought of reducing weight on steer axel the lowboy tractor I have in our division is a forward lift non steer axel (270” wb ) I was thinking with pin on rear we could get shorter turning radius but taking weight off steers negates that

[@LuciCutie1727]

How often the trucks goes for service? I see them pull heavy loads for long time, they must require servicing that's not cheap, is it?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

The new engines can go 40,000km before requiring an oil change. We grease them once per month between oil changes.

[@LuciCutie1727]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 daaaaaaamnnnn that's a reliable beast😳

[@joha7484]

do you pass that bridge in MD that just collapsed, Doug???

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

No that bridge is not on our route from the port

[@donnieharmon7596]

Do all get pay more for haul big loads?

[@RonM-hp6le]

lol you really need to grease your hood mounts so you don’t have to lessen to them squeak

[@arzamumma1202]

Do you drive the same tractor for all trips ?? From state of Illinois Bye

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Yes we have dedicated tractors. But I could be asked to substitute if my tractor is going into the garage for a few days

[@rogertessier4226]

toujours tres beau videos e t beau peterbill aime tu mieux western star

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Les deux ont leurs qualités. Pas prêt à dir qu’une est meilleur

[@rogertessier4226]

merci c est ce que je pensais@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407

[@LexIgnatov]

Such an awesome road and such poor quality from the cameras! You need to fix this!

[@kenhofer8063]

Don’t be fuzzy can’t be everything perfect

[@rauldiaz6352]

👋👋👋🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@rauldiaz6352]

How can I find them on Facebook or Instagram?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

I just opened an Instagram account actually so there is not much there but I’m going to start posting regularly. @douglas_aka_lucky_banana

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

You can also lookup LuckyBanana on TikTok!

[@rauldiaz6352]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 I follow you from Puerto Rico thanks for the videos

[@durkypma353]

ik vind het zo verschrikkelijk stom dat jullie geen stuur assen gebruiken

[@giork2828]

No complaining, spitting, or swearing on the CB radio? You're not a real truck driver! 😋

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

There might be kids watching 🤣

[@kenhofer8063]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 and it doesn’t prove anything You are a professional

[@inthetrenches7315]

😬🤯 🫡Sorry for the emojis just don't have the words 🙏♥️👊🏼🇺🇸

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

😊✌️