truck making tight turn on residental street

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[@k20z3keith7]

As a regular driver I 100% respect truckers. People don't give them enough credit. They keep America moving.

[@francisw6993]

I have equally respect for my bowels, except in just a slightly different manner.

[@erinkstocco1920]

Keith Fendley they are really under paid for all the bs and responsibility they have to deal with

[@Johnny-jw1iz]

@bianca Victor ,cars kill way more people than trucks and most of the time it's a car that causes the accident driving to fast to get to Burger King.

[@Johnny-jw1iz]

@bianca Victor ,if it wasn't for trucks,you and your gay lover wouldn't eat or sit on your fatass and watch TV!

[@mike2652]

Obvious troll is obvious.

[@bobnewhart4318]

Salute to the day cab behind him for being patient Understanding the predicament and giving a fellow driver the space he needs

[@jonny5761]

He had no choice bob

[@RickDeckardMemories]

And it's not a "day cab" 🙂

[@antoniotrejo9240]

It’s not a day cab

[@TheSantysanti]

It's not like he can pass lmao

[@juanlemod]

You meant Bob Tail

[@SquirrelTheater]

As a former truck driver…….this guy (or woman) has some serious skills. I wouldn’t have even attempted it. 😵‍💫

[@lanamarie3626]

Hey 👋 How are you doing ❤❤❤

[@John-jk9vv]

Exactly I drive for mayflower I wouldn't have balls to even go in that neighborhood

[@lanamarie3626]

@@John-jk9vv oh okay I'm Marie and you what's your name ???

[@daveweed2765]

I used to work for a padwrap company back in the early 2000s and every now and then we would pull MoveX brokered loads. MoveX was a company that took money out of Bedbuggers mouths. They are were supposed to send people out and check the roads but never did. I did three of them and no more. MoveXs deal was we showed up and the customer would load it and wrap it and why it was so cheap. The first one taught me well. They lie to their customers and the drivers. You can't get a 48 or 53 in some of these residences. And this reminds me of my last MoveX load from Berkley CA to Minneapolis at the pickup. But with steep grades. And yeah the college was just as weird as it is now. The first time the customer had to pick me up at a truckstop and show me their house they were moving to. No way and they had to rent a truck and empty me out at the truckstop. That was Tennessee. This was before Google Maps and street view. And... trucks with extended hoods and forward axles don't turn like "curbsniffers". Sometimes it take micro maneuvers. But you won't be scooping up "meese" and elk to ride idiot with you though. And with an old time bug shield snow and bugs are deflected and it don't use that much more diesel. Hell we went from cabovers and conventional with short hoods to after deregulation extended hoods and now have the curbsniffers which is a hired with set back axles and a hell of a blind spot damn near as bad as a cabover on that front right side. So now we have Fender mirrors. Even with a long nose Pete you can see the top of a car if you put air in the seat.

[@JG-fi9ub]

@@GabrielWJensen you did and cared enough to reply. 🤔

[@KnightSlasher]

The cab driver probably understands exactly how the guy feels and gave him enough space to turn, although there is no one talking you can just sense the amount of respect in this video

[@Pamianu]

Yea right! : ( )

[@stangtattooful]

Dispatcher was like, "yeah it's a clear route all the way".

[@MrLomdse]

😂😂😂😂😂 Them Phone & Computer ass ppl

[@SeanFerree]

😁😁😂

[@fuckjoebiden4976]

Let's not forget "oh, we get bigger trucks than you every week thru here".

[@KatilinaWRaven]

Always like that

[@JamesBakariTV]

Sounds about right 🤣🤣🤣

[@brandonhines4580]

My dad would take me on trips all the time growing up and I'll never forget the time he had to drive through queens where it was so close I was nervous for him! But not pops and his 36 years in the road. RIP Pops watching things like this brings back all our memories

[@RegoTVs]

rest easy Pops

[@mikechialastri7777]

These drivers are really good at what they do.

[@chainmailunderwear]

This caught me off guard. My dad was a driver. I've seen him put trailers in some crazy places. He's been gone now nearly 30 years but I gotta tell ya your comment brought stinging to my eyes. I'm going to go look at pictures now

[@mikechialastri7777]

Sounds like dad was a real excellent driver and a good guy. God Bless

[@brandonhines4580]

Thank you guys! This made my morning seeing all these now.

[@differencemaker242]

That's a good driver. I can tell he's got years of experience, at least 3. He took advantage of every inch. That's what trucking is, a game of inches. He didn't have what he needed the 1st time, repositioned, got the inches he needed by backing up closer to the cars on his right and executed the turn. Beautiful work.

[@4kDRIVETOUR]

​​​@redneck racing lol good point I'm not the one who made the comment but being a driver myself I'd say he has well over 3 years because most people watching this don't know exactly what he was trying to do but If I was a betting man I would say he was just trying to miss that fire🚒 hydrant on his left.

[@nelsongonzalez9612]

It seems the driver got lost definitely he got skills but it’s better avoid this situation planing the route , using apps to check and prevent

[@differencemaker242]

@redneck racing You tell the experience of the driver by his technique and by doing it yourself. Only another driver could look at this video and tell or discern the experience level because you know how long it took you to learn the skills exhibited. Like any other field there is a learning curve in trucking. You pickup the tricks of the trade through time, experience, and watching other drivers.

[@differencemaker242]

@redneck racing Most drivers with less experience would panic in this situation. This guy didn't because he immediately went into the right thing to do after his 1st attempt. 2. He didn't exit the truck. A younger driver gets out and looks and wonders what to do. He didn't, he knew exactly and he even executed a back up in that tight space without running into those parked cars. That takes skill and years to learn how to do just right. 3. It only took him a couple tries to get it right. A younger driver in this situation is so uncertain of how much space he has, he doesn't know the truck that well yet. It would take him at least 45 minutes to get out of this situation. This is a 6/7 on a scale of difficulty from 1-10. No driver ever wants to be in this situation. We need space and plenty of it. Trucks are made for the highway not streets like this. There's a few other "tells" but that'll do.

[@martinfroelich7193]

@@nelsongonzalez9612 sometimes it just happens even if you've planned well. Construction and detours that force you to go or you don't want to go. Miss one turn and you can find yourself in a tight Street setting like this. This guy had more than 3 years experience. As the original commentator said he knew we needed a couple more inches and adjusted his trailer my going close to the cars on the right side so he'd have more room on the left.

[@OtherAlissaG]

As a newbie driver this is straight up an anxiety attack for me! I drive doubles so this would be impossible for me but hats off to this damn professional! I hope to achieve this level of pure skill!

[@emd1791]

It would be easier with doubles, two articulation points, the tracking is better. I drive a super-B tanker, while it has its negatives (a lot) the best part is it tracks a little better around corners

[@OtherAlissaG]

@@emd1791 Yea I tried backing up once with doubles in a tight turn and ended having to break the set. To many bending points, or maybe I'm just not that good! Hats off to you for having the bravery to haul tankers! I get scared looking at them!

[@michaelpanetta2161]

The trick is to not give a fuck about making other drivers mad.

[@timknepper1041]

Doubles are easier than 53' van. Also its better in to have your trailer tandems a they way forward.

[@TheRealMattKeller]

Just gotta learn the backswing

[@reinajenkins2185]

This is perfect example why people need to give truckers space and not be all on top of them.

[@yaboychaz734]

In my head I was honking at the silver car making the turn. Along with the Ups short box driver lol

[@vadim9342]

Then again this in NYC. Seeing how impatient drivers are over there, it doesn't surprise me.

[@sojo0803dg]

Exactly!!!!!

[@Jambale_97]

perfect example why american trucks are garbage

[@blackmasonicg4933]

I wish everyone thought like you

[@jeffreydidier5821]

This is coming from someone that finds himself in a situation like this from time to time. It’s hard enough watching your equipment,signs,power poles, and parked cars without damaging any of them then add impatient, rude drivers not paying attention to the equation!

[@Simple_Worship_Guitar]

Oh they are paying attention. They see “truck” and think “I don’t want to wait 5 seconds” and they will wreck everyone around them if that’s what it takes to get around you. LOL.

[@c.thompson9771]

@@Simple_Worship_Guitar Sorry, but add chinese drivers, insane "thought processes." There's an old truckers joke, that you'll rarely see one IN an accident; however they're very frequently seen driving AWAY from one. Why IS that ?? Dunno, but have witnessed, and experienced that "STYLE" of ignorance on the road a CRIMINAL number of times. Tragic, Truly.

[@YoureSoCreezy]

Other drivers are the biggest challenge of that job

[@BoardwalkBullies]

Notice how careful he was to keep his front tires off the ice patch.

[@paulob5153]

Not to mention two illegally parked cars at both corners ...there is no parking that close to a corner for a reason.

[@LV2UJC-FM]

Firstly, Thank You for backing up to give the truck driver room to make the turn, and secondly, I have so much respect for these truck drivers.

[@titani1k]

I could never be a big truck driver, and this is just one of the many reasons. But they truly are the unsung heroes of society - respect them!

[@mightymachines6675]

That white truck in the background is so patient, love people like that. He even backed up to give him a whole lot of room. They are both legends in my book, wow, what a turn.

[@Lcab-bh3wx]

I bet I can make the left tur...

[@patrickragland4054]

He knows what it is to be a driver.

[@jeffc7486]

Other truckers tend to be more patient than cars because they know, cars just don't and never will.

[@everythinoneeverythinone6830]

He was watching learning from the master

[@erwinruiz5717]

Truckers understand truckers

[@djghostonthewheels]

This is what it means to be a trucker. Very well done, he didn't panic or rush. Took his time , thought about it and got around the corner safely. Great job

[@elitedata]

kudos to the truck driver for resetting and attempting a second try after the first try failed

[@ChibiabosWolf]

This is where rookies like me pray we don't get a heart attack. Hard enough with a 26 ft trailer in CDL school, 53 footers are a monster, nowhere did I start to feel that more than trying to turn on tiny residential streets.

[@johnaberle5955]

Chibiabos Wolf shit I'm in school now and we're running a 53 foot trailer

[@williamkuk7501]

Being a trucker means a lot because you as a truck driver has to deal with everyday challenges the driving a truck presents Finding a smart solution to whatever situation you are in so you’ll be sure that you are safe so the others around you that are on the road too

[@hazetiva]

You said it, he took his time and didn’t rush or panic. And he did all this in a tight spot.

[@Autumn_moon1111]

I am a female trucker. Been in the game 3 years and watching this makes me proud. Folks don’t understand how tough it is sometimes. I found myself caught in the city of Chicago surrounded by low bridges. If you didn’t know, trucks are 13’6”! Just imagine the panic when you’re caught in a area with 11-12ft high Bridges all around! The only way out was to make a right turn which was a very tight right turn onto one lane, while traffic was coming from that direction in the other two lanes. It was impossible unless the traffic from that direction stopped way back, so that I could turn! I was holding up traffic behind me and folks were honking and etc… I got out and ran to stop traffic from the direction that I needed to turn. I explained to two drivers that I am a trucker and I need to make that turn but I needed them to stop. They said okay. I ran back to my truck and as soon as I got in the seat and buckled up, the traffic started moving again. They DIDNOT help me out..they ignored what I asked and kept driving.. a-holes!!! They completely disregarded me. So I was stuck again. I started calling the non emergency police to come and assist but they had me on hold. Meanwhile, I was creating a major traffic jam. My nerves weren’t too bad because I’ve been in bad situations before, but even though I did feel the panic, I actually stayed calm. Nothing I could do right? Within 2 minutes of being on hold, I saw another trucker coming east, in the direction that I was headed. As he was passing in front of me, I stopped him and explained the situation. This man held up traffic in the direction he was going so that I could make the turn. I was so thankful. My delivery stop was literally 20 feet away. 😅

[@ccodyskates]

Sounds like a nightmare 😭😭😭😭

[@Autumn_moon1111]

@@ccodyskates yesss it was! I will not go within 100 mile radius of Chicago if I have any say-so! 💯

[@ccodyskates]

@@Autumn_moon1111good idea! recently got my class A after I commented on this. and started with a guy that was going to train me. He did mention that we were probably going to Chicago a lot. Long story short, the first two and a half hours of driving, we ended up and some small streets near a school.. I had to stop traffic. Could've been avoided. It was that and so many other things... Lucky I didn't quit my other job. 😂😂😂

[@jaysmoothy2007]

I know exactly what that feeling is like. I drive local near West Chicago or surrounding areas everyday

[@jaysmoothy2007]

Holding up traffic while trying to back into a dock blindside because it's the only option sucks too

[@psykolikwid]

Pretty impressive! Much respect to all truck drivers and the work they do- it is much appreciated!

[@lanamarie3626]

Hey 👋 How are you doing???.

[@lanamarie832]

Hey👋

[@Boot_185]

He could maybe made the turn if that black car was not in the NO PARKING

[@janX9]

Agreed. That was a stupid place to park, he deserves a bylaw ticket for that BS!

[@xaviourg7040]

Boot 185 that was a street sweeping sign so basically he could of parked there unless it was the days it was in effect

[@Boot_185]

Xaviour G I see a P with a red circle around ir and a line through it which means no parking.

[@imcrazycy]

Boot 185 yeah but it also says which day and what time you can't park there

[@imcrazycy]

Boot 185 and its a broom across the p which means street sweeping

[@fjk213]

Plot Twist : The Nissan Altima belongs to the guy recording.

[@catie1305]

😂

[@kevinseveneleven]

He was hoping it'd get wrecked lol

[@SeanFerree]

Lol 😁😂

[@chrissmith1936]

What a twist

[@mikelime514]

🤣🤣🤣

[@nikoatl]

One of the most impressive turns I've seen as a fellow trucker that was a tight spot

[@makora5327]

this was truly fascinating and breathtaking.for a second i thought they had given up. i love how his fellow tracker at the back was patiently waiting

[@grnnt123]

Respect to all the truck drivers out there, cause I'd be hitting everything in sight.

[@daviddavidson9923]

@D Tomo source?

[@Juan-fh7zu]

D Tomo stfu

[@tooakki]

I swear

[@showguyer]

@D Tomo most tractor trailer accidents are caused by moronic people who can't even handle driving a small Toyota.

[@BeautifulSamaria]

@@showguyer exactly!!

[@jgamble60]

Driver: Can an 18 wheeler come down your street? Company: Yes we get big trucks all the time!

[@wildbill3246]

Always ask if they've ever seen the same driver twice lol.

[@survivalistor6195]

God damnit... if it ain't the truth...

[@abdellembary8387]

Amen to that 😂

[@wazzup07302]

Story of my life

[@rayzala1393]

Haha i've been a city driver since I got my class A/1 license and damn half the day im looking around like 'why the fuck am i here with a semi?' I have this one stop I go to normally where I literally have to exit out of my passenger door because the driver side is engulfed in tree branches. These companies/dispatchers are out of their minds.

[@MsMarmolade]

Dang, props to that driver and his patience and willingness to keep figuring it out.

[@MoAshVisualTalkShow]

❤❤Rooting for the Driver, angry at the people how they are parked, as a Commercial Driver I was sooo happy to see him perform that Straight Back, got himself out of the Jacknife and and made a BEAUTIFUL turn, Well Done to that driver!!

[@Shawnerr]

MAD Respect for this driver. My anxiety would have been through the roof! I used to drive a 6 ton bread truck and can relate to other impatient ignornet motorists on the road!

[@PatrickPierceBateman]

No reason to get anxious unless you hit something. Traffic can wait. If people are too impatient to wait, just remind them that if you hit something then you'll have to stop to leave a note, and they'll have to wait even longer.

[@thegeth4293]

They have 2 tons you have 40 tons, let them honk, what are they gonna do?

[@Nick-gh5bi]

@@thegeth4293 they might throw a piece of pepperoni at you

[@fwlilzay]

Ignorant*

[@justinm1766]

This reminds me of my bagel making days when bags of flour were still 100 pounds. No days off, no excuses and sometimes making over 6,000 bagels in a day

[@teddyjam8134]

Let me see a driverless truck do that!! 😂😂😂😂

[@edwardcalvert]

I think the driverless truck would probably some how end up with the computer going on the fritz.

[@carloslugo9457]

moreno valley news first will happen mostly for interstates

[@carloslugo9457]

moreno valley news first isn’t that though. What I may expect is that even though truck will become autonomous they will still requiere a driver for those sorta thing.

[@bobbybeach2659]

it's not maximum overdrive.

[@asafaust8869]

Or a Russian.

[@dooleybugg4809]

Now this is a fellow trucker that has been through and seen some things. Experience is the greatest teacher. Salute

[@StrangeScaryNewEngland]

As he's taking this corner he's having PTSD flashbacks of his previous tour in Eastern Jersey.

[@mrsevenfold9702]

As a trucker myself I can appreciate how hard it is to make those turns I don't drive a truck that big yet but I can still understand having to turn super wide

[@aleksander5158]

“Its fun for us to watch but Hard for driver to do” Respect+++

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

This looks like funn

[@Faden47]

I was anxious the entire time , stuff like this is complicated

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

Communist symbol in your profile picture 🤮🤮

[@rawbasicrawbasic]

There’s alway that one jack*** that will see the truck making a very wide turn and with still pull all the way up behind the truck

[@steveno3158]

I've been a witness to that! People driving 4 wheelers need driver training on semi truck courtesy/awareness!It should be taught before anyone gets their license!

[@marvelousmarvelous2529]

Raw basic, I agree.. Smh

[@lightel652]

@@steveno3158 agree

[@kdogg8037]

Exactly! Just refusing to make my day easier .🤦🏾‍♂️

[@DrummerJacob]

I have a friend who drives a bus and he LOVES situations like this. He said the reason he got into driving is to navigate tough tight spots like this on a daily basis. I personally think hes crazy, but hes one of the happiest guys I know.

[@StrangeScaryNewEngland]

With that mindset he's probably looking at it like a kind of video or arcade game, but with real-world safety and protocol. That is how you make work fun and enjoy what you do. Don't take it *too* seriously and view it as a game. Alan watts said it the best; “This is the real secret of life- to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now- and instead of calling it work, realize it is play.” Work as Play ~The Essence of Alan Watts

[@spazzdineveryway]

I always wanted to drive a truck. It looks like solving turn puzzles, taking your time and methodically driving. This had to feel satisfying for the driver

[@nastydog131]

Thanks to all the truckers out there making our life easier bringing the goods. This driver did a awesome job ! Most of you all do !

[@seafoamstrat89]

I don’t want to be “that guy” but isn’t that a left turn?

[@garytriano13]

Isaac The Guitarist so what

[@AceBobcat]

You're welcome!

[@xbear3100]

Thank you for thanking! My family is a bunch of truckers

[@Chris-iy4vr]

They dont need to be thanked. They make hella money

[@173954borges]

Give this guy a raise...sheesh...the car in the no parking. Shouldn't been there.

[@yammmit]

Bostonmiggy20 Shouldn’t have*

[@missadkins5882]

No fire his ass! He was not supposed to cut down a residential street.

[@showguyer]

@@missadkins5882 where the signs that say he can't go down that street...

[@jaymoralucifer]

It's legal parking

[@cliffdavis9618]

No sign needed to say don't go down a residential street it's called common sense. And shiiid fuck you no parking sign if I stay in that building I'm parking as close as I can to my front door. I need to see my car out side my window. People steal and i wanna catch they azz trying cuz I got a clip for they azz.

[@Frank-cw2xy]

I imagined myself having to do that turn and got a headache. Very well done. Major props to the patient trucker behind him.

[@alfrjr1283]

I salute y'all Truckers,and my Grandpa drove big rids for a number of years and could maneuver that thing with his eyes closed👍 Lord rest his soul🙏

[@StrangeScaryNewEngland]

That's how my father is. He's been driving for almost 30 years and back trailers into anywhere. I've been with him before, and my jaw was on the floor with the mere inch or two of space he had on either side at a loading dock that was full of other trailer drops.

[@alfrjr1283]

@@StrangeScaryNewEngland that's awesome

[@chrishamm294]

Smart driver. Took some serious thought to make that turn . True skill

[@marvinwilliams3729]

For reals

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

Ive seen trailer wheels swivel to help in turning but not needed in most places like there

[@lanamarie832]

Hello👋

[@mikemarthaller8789]

Having been both a professional pilot/Flight instructor and Long haul Owner Operator "Flat Decks mostly" I can say without reservation driving requires greater skill AND As a trucker we deal with a far more complex regulatory/punitive environment. I was in a similar situation in PA Years ago. On a designated truck route Rush hour in the small crowded town where I was to deliver a load of steel to a small Mfg. Facatility . I came to a tight rt turn and a car was illegally parked at the corner I had all traffic blocked. As I started to look for the driver a local Cop pulled up asked why I was stopped. I pointed to the car blocking my turn "Make the turn he said, I will crush the car said I, do you want a ticket said he, no sir and as I turned I watched my duels crush the cars side. The cop smiled, waved and sent me on my way. Upon my return the car was gone 😁👍👍🚛

[@rogerg0834]

🤣🤣🤣👍👍

[@johnmcaleese8459]

Sounds like that cop knew who owned it and he/she wasn't a pillar of the community.

[@JorgeForge]

Omg, I wish it could happen in my country. Nice Cop though 😆

[@Paulzm1]

Wow, Nice!!

[@mikemarthaller8789]

@@JorgeForge Sadly here in the USA that was an unusual experience. but i WILL NEVER FORGET THE SIGHT OF THAT CAR AS 80.000 lbs. OF SEMI ROLLED ALONG ITS ILEAGLY PARKED SIDE.

[@SlimHandle]

Your reaction at the end is ASMR to me. I felt your voice around my spine and bones ☺️

[@nicholasmarino1733]

Hi, the driver of this rig really paid attention in class when he attended drivering school. Kudos!!!!!!

[@twistdshade]

If they're illegally parked, pretty sure they're fair game.

[@BurntRAM]

LOL!

[@yuenglingking]

They actually are...but only if illegally parked

[@Dmc1184]

actually they arent...even if illegally parked...if you hit them while they are parked...you are 100% liable for any damage

[@vexstudios5871]

twistdshade no he won't be penalised by the law but the company would surely fire him

[@frowlinian8175]

Daniel McDowell no... you're not and depending on the company they won't do anything either. Got into a situation where a guy was parked on the street exactly where I needed to swing to back in (in a no parking area) couldn't find the driver so I called the police and they told me "we can either come out there and have it towed and wait an hour or two, or you can take pictures and push it out of the way"... well the cops did come about 3 hours later, gave him a ticket and his insurance paid for my new deer guard and bumper, my company asked to see the pictures and the police report, didn't hear another word about it... this was in (I think) Michigan, about 20 miles outside of detroit. I've also heard other stories about people intentionally hitting illegally parked cars/trucks, though I can't speak for the validity of those... but it might depend on the area

[@ST-ej9bt]

that was pro shit

[@jinglemich4941]

jon gotti He is a literal pro

[@connorhill1645]

jon gotti I

[@integr8er66]

No a good driver would have done ot first try

[@Montoya1991]

@@integr8er66 he wouldve made of the black nissan wasnt parked in the no parking area

[@bleach5124]

@@integr8er66 you know nothing

[@SouloDoloMusic]

Never driven a semi I'm my life but I always give ample room for them to do what they need to, and always stop on a road if they need to get out of somewhere; basically no one else lets them. These guys have a very important job with little time for anything at all. Give them some respect 💪

[@user-bq7ct8yw7k]

Right on👌 we really appreciate it to buddy! There should be more people out there like you who follow the same concept. 😃👍

[@user-bq7ct8yw7k]

Truck driver done an awesome job manuvering into not only a Narrow residential street but was clodded with parked cars as well. The turn was tight enough let alone having obstructions to deal with as well. Definitely not an easy turn to do. Well done. Good on the bloke in the Day cab Truck behind him for being very patient and waiting for him too. 😊 Makes life so much easier when we can all just be patient try and help and get along. Great video thanks for sharing.

[@jimfinigan1681]

That's a very difficult turn. This driver did a great job! Didn't hit any cars, didn't jump the curb, and didn't rub or take out any poles.

[@majinkaos]

Jim Finigan buuut he should have given that black car a nudge for sure

[@Clunk49]

Large car with a 53ft. trailer....a real driver.

[@matthewt1390]

He’s got a lot of faith in the vehicles behind him backing up like that.

[@bobby1970]

@i hate you skum , that's dangerous.

[@rhandy1276]

The trucker behind him was probably on the cb

[@lanamarie3626]

Hello 👋 , How are you doing ❤❤❤

[@carmenl163]

He nearly nailed it the very first time

[@danielosdinia4258]

Well done to him/her for this good job. I'm bus driver and understand how turning in tight corners can be mind blowing!

[@dawggg101]

I really respect that at one point while re-positioning to continue with the turn, the driver actually pulls forward more, taking a way from the task he had, to let the UPS truck go by. A real man is considerate towards others, and as other commenters have noted, the trucker behind him also being courteous. Aside from the cars parked on the side, I see a lot of courtesy and mutual respect in this clip. It makes me feel like society is less doomed.

[@billtalbert6165]

dawggg101 Very true however as a trucker myself I can tell you this much that’s rare 99.99% of the time it’s the opposite rude obnoxious 4wheelers and even more obnoxious SuperTruckers , staying calm and collective in these type of situations is key to getting out of them as shown by this gentlemen.

[@mr.e3894]

I'm a roll off driver in Florida......A near miss just about everyday....i have much less optimism lol

[@markcon1776]

Umm he should not have let ups go through. Sorry backing up like that into intersection after crossing is a big fail. First backup is ok. He turned to early. I would of turned late and jacked the turn

[@stephenmiller9009]

Cringe about the society comment it isn't deep, but everything else agreed

[@stewmancrew7]

@@markcon1776 yes I agree I have been in tight situations like this if you pass through the intersection keep going find a wider road to take three rights no need to take a left like this must be an inexperienced driver

[@vincentm4717]

I love watching stuff like this. No second person giving direction. Just one person driving a huge vehicle and having to second guess blind spots without leaving the cab. This is a driving art form.

[@lanamarie3626]

Hello 👋 , How are you doing ❤❤❤

[@torsten6777]

How do you know his buddy in the other truck didn’t talk to him over the radio (or phone)?

[@vincentm4717]

​@torsten6777 I don't see any " buddy" in the video and a second driver would get out of the cab and give direction.

[@kevingwin2729]

It was actually a left turn. As a fellow trucker we do this a lot. Some place we have to go are not in convenient locations. It's just part of the job. He did a great job!

[@parteekthind]

only drivers can understand that 😔

[@jesuspobre88]

Aye, European truck would've flown around that corner.

[@markdent4052]

Right

[@erwinruiz5717]

Of course, cabovers,he need to open his angle more and them reverse and then he will make it.

[@iamgalaxey]

I would've almost kissed that black cars ass then would've been around it but I'm looking at those powerlines all in all great job!

[@369jtrain]

he would've made easy if that black Nissan altima wasnt illegally parked on that corner

[@quantumleap4023]

Yep, dumbass automatic drivers.

[@DingoXBX]

I would've just rammed him

[@user-kc8yo9yy7o]

jt dark blue

[@SpiritBear12]

What does driving an automatic car have anything to do with traffic rules? Both automatic and manual drivers can either obey or ignore traffic rules. It has nothing to do with the transmission, but everything to do with the driver's attitude or lack of knowledge of the rules of the road. If you want to bitch about a certain class of people ignoring navigation rules, bitch at people who drive motor boats where sail boats are also prevalent. Motor boats are always breaking the waterway rules and create problems for sailboats. Sailboats have the right of way because they can not stop nor turn nearly as fast as a motor boat can.

[@MrApplesaucestuff]

that car is legally parked

[@yoshikay8787]

Showed patience, didn’t panic. Good job!

[@hlysprt3431]

As a truck driver there is nothing more nerve wracking than driving through a city, I almost got stuck in Philadelphia just with one wrong turn and barely made it out 😅

[@Dah42]

Wow! I can't imagine how much harder it must have been to be a truck driver when GPS devices weren't around. I respect you truck drivers!

[@Andersonew]

GPS are sometimes the problem

[@hlysprt3431]

@@Andersonew definitely, even the truck GPS I use makes mistakes, so the best thing you can do as I driver is use Google maps and scout your route out

[@nameredacted1176]

Somebody make this man a damn trainer and buy him a beer. Well done with that Kenworth none the less.

[@mayhemmike1789]

Just A beer???

[@cmale123]

Yeah he did but it decision making that turn

[@Hammface]

That’s a professional driver!

[@thesolojourney8955]

100% respect, this is how I feel driving a dually lol

[@willia3r]

This driver displayed some superior spatial awareness skills here.💯

[@dimamar6]

A lot of respect to these professionals !!!

[@R-BURQUENO]

Thank You!!!!

[@pacorondon3680]

Thank you sir.

[@jonburrows2684]

I would've just ran over Tanishas illegally parked black Nissan

[@skywatcher5616]

If this has never happened to you, you're not a trucker, yet. It's finding oneself in a true learning experience and succeeding in improving your skills. You've got to be able to get yourself out of a place you got into.

[@travisrhoades8074]

Very true. My first year trucking I had to break down and reconnect a set of pups in Hoboken. Old GPS was set to truck, and still sent me towards the Holland Tunnel, 😬. Lesson learned.

[@jjano2320]

You have to keep your cool. That made me nervous watching it.

[@kdogg8037]

A tip for future truckers. Using your hazard lights can help out alittle bit in a situation like that.

[@rminitials]

I've never been more uncomfortable and nervous than when I first began driving semi's. Summer or winter you'll find yourself sweating bullets in situations like this. Totally worth it though. I wouldn't be as skilled as I am today without having made mistakes or put myself in "interesting" situations. But I still have a lot to learn. That's one of the main reasons I love trucking.

[@ramonanzures9780]

Yup happened to me dumbass GPS took me to a turn that turned into a small town I had to get out and tell the cars behind me that they need to backup and give me space to make a turn without wiping out the fire hydrant was definitely frustrating and definitely embarrassing

[@ahmedbouchouka9800]

I never forget my first year in Pennsylvania almost took a side of a house 64 was shut down n took a wrong road no way to backup felt bad holding ppl behind me but thank goodness made it safe bless the drivers

[@Nahhhhhhson]

Hats off to this dude for even attempting that especially with his tandems so far up, straight savage

[@mushymarshmallow]

Route permitting, I would have gone around the block and come straight down the street 😊 But I'm so impressed with his patience!

[@PatrickPierceBateman]

That "around the block" stuff adds miles to your route over time, and when you're only getting 4 mpg, those detours become very expensive very fast.

[@TheHaiku2]

@@PatrickPierceBateman It's understandable if you have to return some video tapes, however.

[@PatrickPierceBateman]

@@TheHaiku2 Well of course, nobody wants to pay late fees.

[@KaiserBlade]

You would have had the same turn a block away and then another one. Think about it.

[@El_LeChErO91]

Bruh!!...that was beautiful!! Only drivers, well maybe not only drivers, will understand this is not easy and was executed wonderfully!.. hats off to you sir

[@thesolojourney8955]

This is when cargo vans and box trucks come in handy, but semis still need to get deep into town, can’t always be on freeway’s. Amazing driver!

[@Joey82Scorpio]

I could be wrong but that black Nissan on the corner is parked in front of a no parking sign which helped make this unnecessarily more difficult.

[@blthetube1]

Key factor when driving truck in tight situations. A lot of times it's just easier to go to the next street and double back. There's more than one way to skin a cat.

[@woodencoasterfan]

You're right in most cases, unfortunately we cannot see what is "off camera" so the road might be restricted 1/2 a block past the intersection.

[@blthetube1]

Themeparkfanatic Never stopped me..... A lot of times it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission.

[@wolf9walker]

+blthetube1 could be a low bridge ahead.

[@blthetube1]

+Wolf9Walker Could be, but that looks like small town USA. I like to think outside the box but there are times you can get yourself in a pinch.

[@RegoTVs]

+Themeparkfanatic road is a dead end if truck continues to go straight. The left is the only way to go

[@MsGititgurl]

People don’t give truck drivers enough respect. I can imagine how difficult and hectic it must be maneuvering that big truck around. Much respect to him and all drivers ✊🏼

[@westcoastbred7745]

They choose it

[@Goku_Kiyosaki]

@@westcoastbred7745 cause it pays good but regular drivers are stupid and i can't keep count on how many ppl with a class D, shouldn't even have a license in the first place

[@lanamarie3626]

Hello 👋 , How are you doing ❤❤❤

[@MS-lw4fw]

@@Goku_Kiyosakiyeah it is a good paying job (my dad is a truck driver, I showed him the video and he says that driver has some skills), but there are so many “drivers” in small cars who are eager to move around trucks and not allow them the time and space to turn. No regular joe can do this job!

[@C1K450]

@@westcoastbred7745 good paying job at that, owner operator you can make as much as $100K a year. No wonder why it’s one of the most popular jobs for Gen Z and millennial workers besides Software Engineers and Electricians!

[@mikeb359]

These drivers never fail to impress me. I would be sweating bullets, cussing out the people who made that street, yelling. This driver probably had one of those 52oz yetti mugs full of coffee in one hand and the other on the steering wheel, switching the mug to the other hand to use that hand to shift. Man! True professional

[@MichaelSheaAudio]

My brother used to drive long flatbeds delivering rebar and whatnot. He would come home and talk about the tricky situations he'd get into. If a truck is trying to turn, just hang back and let them do their thing. Give them as much room as possible. Well done by this driver to be able to reset and make the turn.

[@atrimus]

I’ve been driving for a little over four months now and I’ll admit, the possibility of turns like this gives me sweaty palms every time I get behind the wheel. I actually had a turn like this a few days ago in Jeff City Missouri, but it was made much easier by there being no parked cars along the road. Hats off to the driver, and much respect the patient driver behind him.

[@SuperRat420]

I mean once you really crunch your first thing and the world doesn't end, it gets a *little* bit better. My life also got easier when I went from live loads, new unfamiliar places quite often, to LTL freight where you go basically to the same drop yards again and again.

[@SuperRat420]

Keep it up

[@lanamarie3626]

Hello 👋 , How are you doing ❤❤❤

[@differencemaker242]

The key to him making the turn was to create more space, so he pulled up and backed up CLOSER to the line of cars on his right. That gave him the extra 6 to 12" he needed to get the trailer around without hitting that pole. He also got as close to the car on the corner without hitting it as he made the turn. That's how you pull off a tight turn like this. You gotta get every inch you can. You swing as wide as possible and your trailer will go wide too, wide enough to miss what you don't want to hit. But you gotta watch it in your mirrors every step of the way until you clear everything.

[@landonreason2590]

Keep driving and you'll eventually run into a turn like this, the main thing is not to panic and take your time

[@ericstrouse10]

Does this mean i have no life when im on KZbin on a Friday afternoon watching a semi make a turn.

[@dannarasoul2671]

Eric Strouse what about me 00:00 Saturday night

[@losxmatitas6950]

tell me about it sunday eve at 144 haha

[@Jody_Joe]

Lmao!

[@whatthefliptv12]

There are worse things you could be doin.

[@diamony123]

Eric Strouse yes a little, but your not alone...i got pussy and ass in the bedroom, but still bored as hell

[@Matucks]

My anxiety and OCD would of probably compromised my health and send me off to the hospital, I can't be a truck driver and this video is the exact fear I have and why I would never take on this job, I got respect for truckers and give them the space and time to get their job done safely

[@The_Fitz]

Well done!! Amazing job, doesn’t matter how many times you have to reset, very impressive.

[@nabryankeene2549]

Yep coming from a Truck Driver like myself I have had to experience trying to make turns like this I made it, but Man it can get scary though trying to make a turn like this great job to this Driver.

[@mike2652]

NaBryan Keene I also drove down streets like this for about eight years with a 53 footer. I can remember having my heart in my throat a few times and just praying that I make the turn.

[@kevino3866]

Great catch! Talk about skill and being aware of your surroundings! Nice to see the other trucker backup and wait, he knew it was a hard turn too!

[@godstatus1333]

kevin O......... Right.... the driver in the white Volvo 670 showed legendary patience.

[@steveconnelly8580]

Very true. And I'd guess that the fellow in the Volvo was talking him through it from his angle on the CB, too.

[@godstatus1333]

Steve Connelly........ Right!!! The driver in the Volvo 670 HAAAAD to be talking to him........through the entire ordeal. In either case, in the end, the guy in the KW still had to do the driving. Now that I think about it....... the driver in the KW had to have more patience than the driver in the Volvo..... in which, I said, "had legendary patience" to begin with. Damn..... Now ain't that somethin???

[@badandy102]

The driver of the Volvo obviously wasn't an impatient driver and know's what it's like being in a tight spot. Truckers may work for different companies, but we all deal with the same b.s. out on the road. I've never had a problem setting my parking brake and waiting for another driver to do what they have to, even giving help if need be in a tight spot. I'm no super trucker, I know there will be something for me to learn every day till I retire

[@steveconnelly8580]

Bad andy you and me both. I'm never above giving someone a hand if they need it, because I've had to ask for help more than once.

[@successfulOn3]

The way I was holding my breath the entire time. Lol....I am impressed....

[@KidnapSix]

Sometimes I think I’d like to be a truck driver. Then I think of the skill it takes and videos like this confirm why I could never be a truck driver.

[@eranjones5994]

Well done 👍 I'm a second year trucker and that gives me courage. They don't pay me enough!

[@donnebes9421]

You wouldn’t get out of bed for what I made as a second year driver 39 years ago.

[@bubbadump8676]

@@donnebes9421 right but things were so much cheaper. Plus we're dealing with Way more traffic now than you old school drivers did

[@vlissblisskiss]

@@bubbadump8676 no sense arguing with the old timers. my trainer was one of the "old school truckers" and got me put in a gridlock smh. told him stfu while i drive and never had a problem since

[@bubbadump8676]

@@vlissblisskiss got ya, yeh there definitely out there like that

[@sonnypruitt6639]

Another good example as to why the trucking industry never should have gone to a 53' trailer. Greedy shippers pushed for larger trailers, they make more $$$ we drivers do more work.

[@wyattbrown8992]

Dezmar Perez 48' and before that I think 40. They have, although I have only seen swift with them and only in one or two states, 57'

[@scottwilliams7726]

We use 57 here in Texas too but they can't leave the state. We didn't build our roads like polocks though

[@wyattbrown8992]

Didn't know where the 57s were being used. Don't think I want to pull one. We spend too much time in New Jersey

[@scottwilliams7726]

They only get used in state try NY tollway doubles . Thats twin 53s , not hard because they can only go from pick up to drop point on the toll road. Still like drifing a train though

[@b-trucker7717]

scott williams you wrong on that cause you can pull 57 in tx,la,ok,believe me I know cause I worked for link America in the past when they had them.

[@anjelicsmith350]

Thank you for sharing. This helps so much once you're on the road in situations just like this or more peculiar.

[@biknjak]

Wow. Nice work, driver! You lost me on about the second move - way above my skill level!!😎👍👏

[@gregorycampbell1857]

And then he dropped off the small Amazon package & off he went.

[@vieuxbal1253]

😁😁😁😁

[@rachelrae2632]

Cool turn

[@stephcolo]

😂

[@gusbaker4u]

I kept waiting for him to turn into Optimus Prime, pick up the trailer and just carry it to where it needed to go

[@donaldregalado9753]

Or he would get so mad. Become the hulk and started to move every 4 wheelers out his way

[@ahorseofficial]

This is one of the biggest reasons I never wanted to become a truck driver. I do not have the patience for it. Mad respect

[@Dah42]

Driving a truck looks like a difficult task! I can hardly drive a small car! I can't imagine myself driving a truck!! I admire truck drivers!

[@VeniceEveryday]

I give most truckers total respect. It's the speeders who tailgate that I wish would stay off the roads.

[@lanamarie3626]

Hello 👋 , How are you doing ❤❤❤

[@lanamarie832]

Hello👋

[@john15207]

that was amazing! hats off to that driver,the driving skills and judgement and patience were superb! truckers are awesome! I always give respect to truckers,train drivers,and all authority vehicles and I’m also one who believes in karma and how being good to others comes back to you in different ways because you get back what you put out! also hats off to the other rig in back who showed courtesy and waited patiently till he safely turned

[@PatrickPierceBateman]

Truck did most of the work. He could never have pulled that trailer without it.

[@lanamarie3626]

Hello 👋 , How are you doing ❤❤❤

[@john15207]

@@lanamarie3626 I’m doing good thanks for asking! I hope you are as well!

[@lanamarie3626]

@@john15207 I'm good here also I'm new here on KZbin I'm lana Marie from Florida and you???

[@john15207]

@@lanamarie3626 oh wow! well welcome! I been on here since 2006 and I’m sure you’ll come to enjoy it I mean if you can think of it it’s probably on here like documentaries,music,live streams I watch live streams mostly virtual railfan and live on patrol(with bob and pat on fridays

[@battlecorgi8695]

This is a driver I can respect! Some semi almost killed me making a turn similar to this at a way higher speed not too long ago

[@JG-zt3cg]

This dude is a boss and really knows how to calculate the spaces around him.

[@lanamarie3626]

Hey 👋 How are you doing???..

[@ulisesb8697]

I wouldve been on the street clapping for this guy!!! A real driver right here!! Thank you for keeping America moving!

[@bsuga6778]

👋🙄

[@LiveLoveLaugh_44]

Now that’s a driver that knows his rig

[@isabelsatala-ln2ru]

Wow. Someone paid attention in trucking school. 😂 great job!

[@geovannygerman1939]

What i love about trucking is the driving Skills that you need to develop in order to carry out your delivery task, some people think is easy because is just driving, but sometimes you will come across situations like this, and your driving skill will play a Major key, massive Respect to this fellows driver for his skill, i can apreciate that and at the same time helps me learn and be a better driver myself 👍

[@dkwoodsy2082]

Been there done that! I’ve gotten bad directions and ended up in places where a big truck has NO BUSINESS! And back then, we were still pulling 48s- The 53s we’re just starting to become more common. It’s extremely high stress but the key is, stay calm- pay attention to EVERYTHING around you, and take your time! No matter how pissed people get. You got it in there, you can get it out. You can squeeze up the tandems to shorten the wheelbase, but then you have to worry about swinging overhang on the rear. This professional did a great job. 💪👍

[@lanamarie3626]

Hello 👋 , How are you doing ❤❤❤

[@dkwoodsy2082]

@@lanamarie3626 Wow you trollers are here too? I usually only find that over on FB…

[@AK74Man87]

@@lanamarie3626 damn troll

[@lanamarie832]

Hello👋 how are you doing??

[@dkwoodsy2082]

@@lanamarie832 I’m well thank you!

[@Boba80223]

As a truck driver, I saw his first turn wasn't wide enough. Never hurts to take a wider turn. Plus his trailer tandems don't seam to be all the way forward, which would help him make the turn easier. He handled it nicely though, looks like an experienced driver. First months of trucking are really stressful in situations like these, but within a year, you get used to it. In the worst cases, just pull off to the side, turn on your flashers, walk around and plan how to get through. Panicking is when things get damaged

[@georgeserbezis4704]

That's why we use small cabins here in europe. We save time and calmness.

[@bettecummins8340]

Thank you for sharing this. I never knew how difficult this was. I will be very patient the next time I have to wait

[@Fingers1596]

That's one truckie that knows what he is doing. Great effort

[@cmale123]

Bad decision doing that

[@bloopaexpress]

yeah if he REALLY knew what he was doing, he would have know we wouldn't have been able to swing that turn with the car parked there