TORONTO TO WINNIPEG | My Trucking Life | Vlog

[@nyc1keeper]

Driving at 10-20 mph is certainly more dangerous, especially on the highway

[@Argee55732]

Ha, great little video. I’m just searching through KZbin and came across this. I mean, how many of us have not wondered what life on an 18 wheeler would be like? Very informative, very personable, well written and great video skills. PS. I use the 115 weekly and agree. That can be so pain/stressful.

[@corners3608]

When you were on the 401..that Land Rover Defender could have been DeBoss Garage headed home from Halifax after the African trip.

[@MartinR730V8]

Hello from Sweden! Great videos and good job, found your channel a while ago! It’s the same problem here with people being ”too careful” in traffic in ”bad conditions” it creates big problems for us up here who drive trucks with weights of 74tons!

[@DPCCGM]

Made me chuckle when you were talking about being overcautious driving, agree people can be. But then cut to tying down the truck with extra chains just to be overly cautious. Lol.

[@Trucker_Josh]

Lol good point!

[@longrider8265]

Welcome to driving in a Toronto winter - I know you were still a distance out of TO but the go too slow / scared is quite common. Let me guess one of the cars was a Toyota Camry - they seem to be the car of choice for drivers that are new to Canadian roads and winter conditions. Sounds like you did a good job of avoiding a mess. Alas, they tend to avoid the major 400 series around Toronto and stick to the big roads so they can crawl along and block traffic. It may be time to cut back on the heavy handed speed enforcement and put more of a focus on driving skills & road safety.

[@indigenousChief]

Your an awesome truck driver. I like videos. I'm watching from Arizona, brrrrr 🥶 looks cold there. Thanks for sharing. I'll continue watching.

[@donaldmcarthur8735]

I always found that early in the winter some drivers are scared of driving in the snow and are overly cautious.

[@bovellois]

When they are that afraid, they should not be out. I think some people don't realize how bad it is out, and rather than turning around, they carry on. Dementia must play a part.

[@davidlewis4177]

Keep up the great video's Josh, it's really interesting to see how things are done way up north.

[@jefflee5047]

Your load securement and tarping skills are always impressive!

[@ChristopherLayton-hx7uv]

That truck you loaded was much bigger than I was expecting I thought a pickup. Man you are such a pro trucker your securement was perfect. I agree it's dangerous driving next to people that are too nervous. I don't think they even check their mirrors. SAFE TRAVELS 🙏

[@richardthomas1743]

I also live in a Northern Climate, I got behind some traffic last week that was doing less than half the posted speed limit. The roads were wet , but no ice at all. I was very aggravated at them , but I kept the proper distance and followed because I knew that 7 miles further and I would be able to get around them. My opinion is YES people can go too slow and they can be a danger to others because people behind them can sometimes try to pass and get by the slow pokes. In some cases that can be a bad idea.

[@sachadee.6104]

Kudoo's for your conscience and making room for 1 more parking spot. Know that truck stop very well. Waited out quite a few snow storms (didn't know about the other petropas though).

[@powerchairtrucker894]

In my opinion, it’s better to over secure login under security because if you over security, it’ll never fall off as you know

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

I just found your channel and you got me hooked. I have my CDL I drive big dump trucks. Nothing like your rig. I’m just a father trying to support my family just like you. I’m kind of glad I found your channel late now I have a bunch of videos to watch and like lol

[@Its_Melv]

Hey Josh long time subscriber here and I just wanted to say thanks. Thanks for making me think about people doing 10-20 mph on the highway as a result of that I kept having nightmares last night about me going down the road and coming up on people damn near stopped in the highway. I can’t count how many times I jumped up out of a dead sleep thinking I was about to end up rear ending someone pushing all kinds of buttons in my sleeper tryna turn my 4 ways on. So again thanks for that 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SamuelManaole]

Yes you certainly can be overly cautious and doing so makes you nervous and shaky. Watch somebody cooking on a grill that isn't so confident and overly carefully, they drop their utensils and or the food and end up burning their hand. Gotta be very careful but go with the flow. I believe ?

[@PeterDowd-r9b]

Too slow on blocking both lanes of traffic is a hazard . Josh you really know how to bind a load. WELL DONE !!!!

[@RandallMadsen-e5e]

As a truck driver I always found it's safer to back out of it(except pulling a hill) than push a bad scenario even further. It's good to get on down the road safely as well as knowing others are as well. Dispite the situation... always think of the other person. God bless you and yours and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year😊.

[@mikeharris3148]

Yes slow traffic can be more dangerous than speeding because after a while people behind them get mad and start taking chances. You’re right if you’re scared of the weather still home.

[@bonafidesmooth]

8:50 😮 it's so crazy to see you driving through the area where I live 😂😂.

[@georgedavidson7986]

I always watch the temperature of the road when it gets to -1 be careful. Better when it gets colder

[@maxihaugh1267]

Josh, Totally agree they become a hindrance, can cause more serious accidents. Slow is fine, too slow is almost as bad as too fadt.

[@LifeInTheGap]

The ol' dirty stink eye. Gotta love those folks.

[@davidsimpson6404]

Hey Josh thanx for sharing the ride I m doin ok kinda tired I just got home after back to back trip s to Eastern Pennsylvania From Tillsonburg ONT (Bloomsburg) which is down of the I 80 anyway Drove through Freezing rain and Plenty of snow allway down from buffalo on Sunday made for a pretty long tiresome day .Just got home and am doing laundry not shure what the next adventure is but I ll clean clothes for ride 😊

[@JessieAguilar-r3o]

You are doing just fine keep on Trucking 🚚 😊

[@tigerhawk84]

I think many people(in the US at least) who drive "overly cautious" in bad weather may either not have tires for it(ie summer tires in winter), or even bald tires and RWD. The laws vary from state to state and for some people, unless the law says they have to, they just keep their all seasons or summer tires on or keep bald tires until they blow and they know their vehicle is dangerous in the present conditions and drive as such. It is their freedom to do so. For everyone else on the road, it's a "it is what it is" situation.

[@dannyturner7022]

Yes too much caution is very dangerous as is over confidence.

[@drive4life424]

I saw that gap between you and that other truck and was wondering why it was so big, I figured there was some reason for it, and then you said you were moving closer..😂

[@derekhorlock1976]

I agree being overly cautious is dangerous

[@sarahstarbell]

I was thinking that was a lot of space for one truck to take up but I'm not a truck driver...Nice of you to move over so someone else could park but I wouldn't blame you if you didn't :)

[@patrickinottawa27]

The problem with the two slow pokes wasn't the fact they were doing 10 or 20 mph. It's the fact they were side by side for 10 miles. Which held everyone back and created a traffic jam. Does it make the drive safer? No, all it does is ratchet up the stress level for the 30 or 40 drivers stuck behind them and in frustration, someone makes a move and usually an innocent driver or two somewhere in the pack pays the price.

[@pavnoorsingh6937]

6:11 I agree with you 100% sometimes people go at 70, (where the speed limit is 100)on highways especially in Quebec when there is really no need to drive that slow. No wonder why they post minimum speed limit on highways out there.

[@stigsolhaug7918]

Securing load is mandatory being a pro...good job sir👍

[@billsimpson4401]

That stretch of the 115 just before your stop at the Tim Hortons is always a bit slippery in the winter. It has a different kind of road surface. However you are correct. If you are afraid to drive. Stay home or at the very least take the back roads.

[@Inker0]

Funny you mention overly cautious, I got caught in a small snow storm going through northern Idaho this afternoon all while a few people where doing the very same thing 10-20 mph. At least they had four ways on but I think at that point its safer to just pull off the road and wait out the storm a bit. I started flatbedding this year and the short 4 years I've been driving I always subscribed to the saying "Nobody ever got hurt being cautious" But there is definitely to much caution.

[@FilmMission]

I would love see how you cook in the truck - But I know filming & cooking is not easy :) Thanks Josh

[@JessieAguilar-r3o]

I see 👀 your voice every chance I get at home 🏡 or on the road 📹 😊

[@keepupwithspeedy]

I would much rather have your load over secured as opposed to me driving behind you and something comes loose. lol so I personally thank you for doing that.

[@diannegolubski6645]

nearly everyone in Kentucky overreacts to the tiniest bit of snow, drive me nuts.

[@joepoppenhagen5694]

Your absolutely right Josh, if you feel unsafe driving get off the road.

[@chrisbates4321]

Awesome video. I like when your around in my area of Peterborough and North of Toronto.

[@martinggiesbrecht5507]

Another good job, well done, Josh.

[@corsnel594]

Josh: You mention that you overdo things like securing your cargo - no, safety comes first... If you feel unsafe - then do it the way you feel happy

[@stevedean8529]

I agree Josh. If you are afraid of the conditions and drive severely under the posted speed limit in bad weather, stay home. You are causing too many issues by being on the road for other drivers.

[@rickvervoort9536]

'Thank God for salt trucks' . Have you thought that comment through to the next Blue Beacon invoice Josh?

[@staceyellis9193]

The posted speed limit is the maximum speed to travel in good driving conditions . When conditions are poor you have the right and responsibility to slow down . When people do not , then that is when you get the 140 vehicle pile ups .

[@JasonMcDougal1987]

I agree driving too cautious and slow is dangerous if you're that scared just stay home no big deal. It looks cold up there stay warm and stay safe. Hey Josh remember some years ago when I won that dash cam from you? lol

[@peteranderbergdrums7295]

Sir, have you had any close calls!? I agree, and I have unfortunately had 2 accidents, yet I do believe, you can be too cautious! If you're scared!? Then stay home, right. You're even more of a risk being scared on the road! Thank you for a great channel and inspiration! /Peter

[@McGlenDonnMcMaster]

I know that in Illinois told to me by a State Policeman... that if you drive too slow under under a speed limit on the highway.. you can get a Non Speeding Ticket.. Endangering on a highway.

[@Mike-p9n]

Im retired trucker miss the road zero zero zero!!!!!

[@JessieAguilar-r3o]

You are awesome Truck Driving 🚚

[@5513vb]

Why did you not put the mirrors off that truck towards the cabin? Or is that not possible? How smaler the parachute the better

[@caroleriedner4233]

there are maximum AND minimum speed limits on highways!

[@georgedavidson7986]

You drove through the area where I live

[@bigdogbulldog9912]

That’s a long day,truckers some of the hardest workers

[@dougevans6389]

Another great video!!

[@f.e.salimi3726]

In the State of Washington, you have to pull over and let traffic pass if you have five vehicles behind you. Seems you need a simular law in Ontario.

[@richardthomas1743]

Hello Josh , Brit and Theo too!!

[@alooqo]

There's a big difference people in cars are more scared you're in a big truck that's why you're not scared big difference

[@snips816]

Just watching from Bolton Ontario.

[@philippummer8130]

People do that at night around San Antonio becuase there scared of deer. When a deer is going to be hit whether at 35 or at 60 its going to cauuse damage. When inpeding the flow of traffic you are putting everyoe that approaches you in danger.

[@Lostagain9859]

100% agree Trucker Josh. If you are that scared stay home and call a uber aka taxi.

[@gregbridges2365]

Aw you had to use extra chains because it’s a Kenworth 😂

[@dougbowes-lyon1321]

I agree too slow on a highway is really dangerous. I followed my wife on Highway 40 towards Quebec City and she in her mind was driving super safe at less than 70 k/hr, Traffic on this highway runs around 115 k/hr. Following her required me to spend a lot of time watching my rearview mirror. I really should have put my 4 way flashers on. When we recached our destination and I commented on the danger of her slow driving she didn't understand!!

[@sachadee.6104]

it DOES matter what the weather/road conditions are ! If it's ice or heavy (wet) snow your wife earns the price because 115 would DEFINITIVELY be too fast.

[@davemyers3953]

Yes yes you must be on the western US. There all should be off the hwy😊😊

[@sachadee.6104]

I have more problems with people that are overly confident. If YOU are driving to conditions, a slowpoke would not be a real danger. The only way the nervous drivers are a real 'danger' is if they willy nilly jump on the brakes ! (In Europe there is going to be a find if somebody is driving with his 4-ways on unless they are having a permit for that because drivers approaching are supposed to see and adjust to the speeds ahead.)

[@buckarookirb]

Some people should have a NO DRIVING on SNOW restriction on their Drivers License.

[@powerchairtrucker894]

Well it’s better to be safe than sorry can have that load falls off or any load falls off for that matter

[@joshsalmons1867]

I feel your frustration

[@diannapedersen9065]

All your Canadian hospitality got used up on Sunday with the van loan, hence why your Monday was horrid lol

[@diannapedersen9065]

Where were the cops to pull over the one blocking the passing lane? It’s illegal in the states to camp in the left lane. My guess is they were traveling together and holding up traffic so they didn’t get the salted water spray from every passing vehicle.

[@sachadee.6104]

it can be annoying to have a slow poke ahead but, also in the Netherlands, one SURELY can not hang out in the passing lane. It's for passing only. Ticket guaranteed.

[@martingoodfellow9235]

Well when they're driving too slow that's a risk for people or driving faster and doing the speed limit you can also get a ticket for driving too slow it's better to do the speed limit so that way you're not a danger to everybody else upstate New York that is my opinion only thank you enjoy your videos

[@donald-1463]

Not exactly safe but being alert was avoidable

[@KickininMyRv90]

If the speed limit is 100kms and cars are going less like you said, it is a traffic offense and can be fined.

[@sachadee.6104]

NOT in such conditions. (and anyway, I don't think there is a minimum speed law in Ontario)

[@DonaldDooley-p4l]

Josh could have used that fuel island technique 😂

[@stigsolhaug7918]

Hello frome a trucker in snowy scandinavia..i think it always a thin line between being weery careful,and slower than common traffic..often i see here what you are talking about...and i wonder if skill levels fore driving a regular car is too low this days..hmm.??

[@LuisRodriguez-id6qg]

Sounds like 2 swift drivers in cars.

[@Craig-p8k]

Nice load Josh 👍

[@danielyoder3396]

Would be allowed run a though US if pick & drop was in Canada.

[@sachadee.6104]

that's a crooked sentence. What do you mean ?

[@JessieAguilar-r3o]

A rather, just stay in texas.and be home the weekend

[@olemansailor6519]

Time 14:00 I seem to be loosing my patience with people like this guy blocking the isle as I get older. One of the things that really fires me up in a second is the guys at the fuel isle that go in to pay for the fuel and stand around drinking coffee or going to the rest room or what ever they do, leaving their truck where no one can fuel. How long does it take to move their truck forward then go inside. Or the guy that blocks you in at a truck stop and goes to sleep. I have no trouble having him or her towed. Some people just can’t be awakened from a deep tired sleep. Before you know it I’ve lost an hour or more just getting them to move. If I don’t have a place to park I move on. It’s the responsible thing to do and I have no patience with those who don’t consider others. Must be getting old.

[@powerchairtrucker894]

Yeah 100% that’s the way I feel

[@Swede68]

Was that load on your, bucket-list 🤔🤭

[@georgedavidson7986]

Looks like a nice salt shaker

[@timbancroft8936]

a kwhopper i belive

[@JoshHamm-px3yh]

😂 LOOK AT THE SIGN KAREN 😂😂

[@Yemezw]

You don't know how right you are!! These vehicles that drive so slowly on the road.. There should be a law against it and a fine. Whoever is afraid to drive - should not get on the road!! Kudos to you for being so patient that you drove after them for 16 km.. I would honk and flash my lights so that the vehicle on the left would move to the right lane... I have no patience for idiots and cowards on the road 🤬

[@honestdarlin]

if the highways are bad, I stay home or let the hubby drive lol❤❤❤❤

[@marcgregory9627]

Love your video come see me in Hawkesbury Ontario anytime my friend

[@ldkdodge4882]

Hey trucker Josh. My dad and I are watching this video and we saw that you left the mirrors out on the truck. Is that over width or within the legal limit?

[@stevemasters3753]

Josh you need to understand the mentality of Ontario drivers

[@peterhorn6951]

Can ask you something, I looked at your turning down your pocket in one scene the straps on the inside and then the next scene your straps are on the outside. How did you do that? I was just asking that trick photography or what

[@peterhorn6951]

I like your show

[@enkuzen]

Yes, driving Too slow is also dangerous.

[@jeffreyking7841]

most diffinetly

[@ricklennox44]

It's not weird in my opinion, those people were creating an even more dangerous situation than what already existed. It is possible to be too cautious to the point it adds another element of danger that is not necessary. Yes, be careful, but if you are that unsure of your driving abilities, get off of the road. As a professional driver that is how I gauge myself because even professional drivers can be presented with weather and situations that just scream, get off of the road.

[@ChristopherLayton-hx7uv]

Great comment so true

[@RCman9291]

Looks like ur tail lights r having a party when u stopped for the night r u sure u didnt give ur coffee to the truck cause its looking abit twitchy 🤣🤣

[@Donald_Shaw]

Like you Trucker Josh, I don't like people that drive so slowly in the belief they are being safe (and think everyone else should be just as slow). They end up being dangerous drivers being too careful. Sorry you had to work in the cold and sloppy weather today but that's the life of a trucker dedicated to their job.. Take care and drive carefully Trucker Josh.

[@davenwpg1]

Have you seen any funny looking drowns yet? :D

[@georgedavidson7986]

They should not be trying to pass and block the road

[@sachadee.6104]

agreed.

[@alf637]

In my opinion, the problem with drivers who drive excessively slow is that they don't know how to drive, they haven't learned, they drive out of fear, and that's not being prudent, it's simply not knowing how to drive, not knowing how to "read" the road, knowing the limitations of the car they drive... etc. In short, I think the problem is that they get a driver's license without really knowing how to drive.