Trucking 77,560 lbs In Insanely Steep Mountains

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[@unclebobo6030]

Hi how's it going watching from Broomfield Colorado

[@nobs8124]

In freightliner cascadia you can set the cruise control whit the engine brake and the truck won’t catch much speed

[@JohnB-bp6pe]

Try using your down hill assist . To use it just put the jake break at 1 and press the cruise control -button and the truck will hold which ever speed you want going down hill. If you’re really heavy suggest to put jake break at 2 to hold speed better.

[@FaZeredemption3]

@@chrisreeves9820 freightliners have a feature that makes the jakes much more powerful and holds whatever speed you set it to. Its Called hill decent control. It makes mountains a breeze

[@belfastbornstephen]

Nice to see some good guys willing to help out parking

[@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY]

yeah both of them were very helpful. they could've just stayed in their truck and enjoyed their time off from probably working a 10-12hr shift (as a lot of truckers do) but instead they decided to help their fellow trucker. nice guys. I remember when I was a brand new trucker I had my headlight go out and had no idea how to change it. I went into the repair shop to ask them to change it for me and an old time trucker sitting in the waiting room came out, helped me buy the correct bulb and helped me install it. there's still a lot of good truckers out here

[@smartass5599]

Alex you're one of the most cautious truck drivers I've ever seen a lot of truck drivers can learn something from you it's a good thing

[@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY]

lol if everyone drove like me the entire American economy would be at a slowdown because I drive SLOW. I like to say I drive like how grandpa walks. hahaha. but on a serious note yes I'm an overly cautious driver. I try to drive with 6 seconds following distance and with an opening in the lane to my left. I like the open space around me

[@smartass5599]

​@@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY I left the comment last night about you using your Jake brake more it would help you going downhill using your engine brake you wouldn't have to use your service brake hardly at all it must have got deleted lol

[@Tyronewiggums1]

No he’s a hazard lol

[@Brisketclown]

Amazing I like the fact that you stay safe and not allow the traffic around you to dictate your safety.

[@terrynicoll5443]

I was getting butterflies watching you drive down that mountain road. It was so nice of that gentleman to help you park.

[@Matt-hh2ye]

2 months into my trucking career and Ive done this everyday. 80,000 in a truck not geared for hills. It's an art that I'm still learning

[@ChapzinoTheDon]

How you doing on your parking 2 months in?

[@LiLConnerPeterson]

Set your cruise 6 mph lower than what you want to go and it will hold. My 2023 Cascadia handled 43k lbs like that all day out west. That and/or learn to use hill assist. Works really well.

[@RiverRatWA57]

I did basically the same thing, did OTR in the lower 48, I'd go slower and much more cautiously in the winter.

[@chrisreeves9820]

The right lane going up is the truck climbing lane. Always get over in those and you must turn on your 4-ways going 45 or less

[@Rockingmyfifties]

I have not even finished watching your video. I’m at the 15:56 point. Already very impressed with the fact that you are trying to park in that tricky space. Don’t even know if you made it…but I’m very very impressed. I sure hope I become that good of a truck driver one day! 😊

[@MusicHandsAbrupt]

Yes, I’ll never forget my time on Donners Pass and The Cabbage Patch, ugh!! Just use those jakes and stay safe!!

[@rabbigrape]

You just went thru my biggest fear of becoming a trucker: fully loaded coming down a mountain. But thank you for showing how its done. ❤

[@vincestone5465]

Straight up bro. That’s why I haven’t gone otr. Sticking to home every other day. Salute to the drivers who do that

[@brianbogan8499]

@@vincestone5465it’s really not too bad. I just started OTR and we cover everything east of Texas. I’ve been up and down these mountains in VA/WV a lot and you get a feel for it quick. Wintertime is a different story. I haven’t experienced that yet.

[@IFlyMileHigh]

​@brianbogan8499 just drove from Cali to PA fully loaded it's not that bad just drive slow and take it easy. Had to drive down i70 in Colorado with rain at night and snow during the day. Same thing in the mountains of PA on i80. It's scary but just take it slow and if there's no other vehicles nearby feel free to use both lanes to save your brakes a little work.

[@urquidi91]

Actually not really, using your brake like that on a hill gonna cause to heat them up and then you won’t have breaks and gonna crash, the more better way is putting it into manual mode ( if it’s an automatic transmission) go to a low gear like 10-11 and use the jake break, that way you’re not using your breaks like this guy!

[@GLA741]

Fr! 💯 he's covered 2 of my fears if I become a our trucker, braking down hill and tryna park in a nearly full truck stop as I'm well aware trucks stops are to few in between. Not enough infrastructure to support truckers and forced to do creative parking.

[@TruckingSasquatch]

I’ll give you props going down the hill, very good not riding your brakes all engine brake very good

[@marksellinger3736]

Keep up the good travels Alex!

[@anthonyp7008]

Manual and jake break is the way to do that terrain,not a fan of the automatic,can’t control your speed as well as manual and you ride brakes more ,but you made it safely that’s what counts 👍👍👍

[@keithh8149]

Actually not totally true if one actuality knows how to drive an automatic 🤦‍♂️

[@billfryer5911]

I use my jake brake and switch it to manual if I need to. Don't wear out my brakes much at all. I have no problems controlling my descents in my automatic.

[@antigravity1669]

where can you even find a manual these days?

[@AceSmoke662]

@@antigravity1669 not at the mega fleets

[@snaprifice]

As far as automatics go, I've only used freightshaker 12's and 13's. There's nothing wrong with them for mountain work. Grab the manual override and it's a paddle shift. All the control you could possibly want. All of the principles are the same. It's physics. Weight be weight, gear reduction be gear reduction.

[@PsyberMind]

Just saw GPs feature on you. Great segment, and you really laid it out there!

[@CrayReacts]

I started trucking school and we breen covering the breaking method for going down hills . It’s cool to see it put to action

[@marcelousmorgan2459]

Hey Alex, I am a new subscriber and have recently watched your adventures you have been on all around the United States you have inspired me to get my CDL license as well hope you keep up the great videos and safe travels

[@conleyyoakum4784]

Alex I enjoy your videos tremendously! I appreciate your conscientious driving and I actually got mad at your friend a few videos back when he yelled at you for using your turn signal in a truck parking lot! I used to have my grandkids laugh at me for the same thing and I would tell them my job was to let everyone know what my vehicle was going to do. I yell at drivers myself who get in to the turn lane on an interstate and a few feet from the actual exit flip on their turn signal for a couple of blips before they actually turn! Love your videos, your meals, your life goals and I’m envious of your youth because I want to be like you! Praying for your safety with every mile you travel

[@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY]

I know what you mean when drivers flip their turn signal on last second when taking an exit. then they just slam on their brakes effectively brake checking you. I learned to just take it slow and keep 6 seconds following distance. that way if they do that it won't matter to me because I'm so far back

[@ronwells7134]

good job Alex you are one heck of a operator

[@LowLoco771]

Yo! I just seen your 5 min advertisement lol I didn't know u shot a advertisement with GP. I'm like, "Hold on...Is that Alex?!?" Lol nice seeing u doing things like that brotha. U and RWD are inspirations. Keep it up and never stop man. God bless you and every trucker out there!

[@toothlesskid1996]

Hope everyone’s had amazing day and always have a wonderful night keep up the hard work and be safe on the road Alex

[@cesaresparza07]

Damnit boy just watched that gp transco truck driver highlight....👍👍👍👌👌☕congrats homie

[@johnradcliff9973]

Hey Alex, you're basically in my backyard Virginias and Carolinas. I got my new truck up to 79 two days ago, Monday I have a surprise for you.

[@betzaidavazquez5579]

WoW Alex ! I would have white knuckles , Yikes! I Thanks for taking us along and showing us how its done. Keep Safe, Healthy and Happy 😊🙏✌

[@ezekiel4633]

Why didn't you let the truck pass on your left at 4:03 and drove him off the road?

[@ClassicMatt_TV]

You’re doing fine, don’t let these negative comments get to you.

[@cristophermoreno2290]

Excelente parking Alex !! Muy impresionante ! Saludos y que tengas buen fin de semana ! 🚚

[@SquattinPhoenix]

I drove through there recently the mountains are no joke couldn’t wait to get out of there

[@adamoldaker8459]

I’m from WV but live in Ohio now. Love it when you ride through, makes me smile and think of home!

[@mrdavislist5967]

Very Good backing video Alex great job

[@FaZeredemption3]

Look up how to use hill decent control on the freightliner. Keeps you at whatever speed you set down the grade. The jakes are much more powerful this way.

[@Keep-It-Calm]

Just want to say awesome content! Love the backing! ;) I have only been driving for 3 weeks solo on my dedicated route, So pretty much a brand new driver lol! Downhills kinda freak me out a little lol! I have a few 6% grades. Do you ever use the cruise control to just hold you downhill? 65mph I usually set my cruise to 51mph and it holds me at 55 mph. I also use the stab breaking "on the break until 5mph under my safe speed" and then release as you said.

[@kevincain2697]

That was really nice of them helping you . Just go in and pay .

[@jasonblackman1149]

Alex i am a big fan of your channel. Love all your commentary. I've started saying, C'mon man all the time since i started watching you.

[@johnradcliff9973]

Hey Alex, I was in South Carolina yesterday waiting to deliver, the middle bay was clear, this cop pulled in the spot, this not-so SWIFT driver just backed in without paying attention and crunch! I have it all on video too! I was late for my delivery, I was laughing so hard!

[@kobbycrentsil2859]

hahahaha

[@sweetgirl4u247]

When I was learning to back into a parking spot. My dad would always say... you'll know when you hit it. lol

[@talltrucker2682]

Next time your blindside parking, remove the window shade from the right side sleeper window, you can see perfectly thru the window. FYI 😊

[@joshuaadams9202]

I live near Clarksburg WV. Go down a hill 1 gear lower than you went up it.👍 here

[@ChapzinoTheDon]

Fancy gap !! Fun stuff. Takes like 2 and a half hrs to get thru that mess at that weight.

[@papadarkfluff]

Did something similar going through Vail pass loaded with 44k, did five under, and had my engine brake ripping down it didnt have to use my brake much at all.

[@captng]

I'll park there....what they gonna say?? The sign read "no parking"

[@123kingtez]

Hey Alex you inspired me to become a truck driver , I want a hat and shirt that say GO!! GO!! , like the way you say it to your truck when you getting on the freeway and it’s going too slow😂😂 but keep trucking big homie love and peace

[@moshebron2105]

Smart driving Alex!!!! Are you using your Jake brakes?

[@deemacha1962]

Was the savings of $15 really worth all that bull shit?

[@FearlessCBR6MotoVlogs]

I wave at every GPTransco truck in hopes it’s you lol I’m finishing my training and will be getting a truck from my company this weekend.

[@mikerod1864]

It's not bad when the hill is dry. Its more exciting when its cover with snow an ice..

[@Flynnyr]

West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee have a ton of hills like that. Be careful!

[@user-wf3dx6tj4y]

Hey man I'm going to school and I need some advice about what company's to go with is there anyway possible you could give any advice about what to look for

[@thatmanbrad6621]

Do this everyday, deliver groceries to tiny stores in WV. Great ride

[@rchrd1bolt]

Good job ! Stabbing brakes , be safe!

[@CorneliusSRT8]

Looks like you’re on I-64. That’s a fun ride …. 😰 … you could’ve stopped in Beckly WV and showered.

[@jameswarland9710]

do you not have an exhaust break on your truck? would help with break wear

[@ilovetotri23]

So stressful! I would be the same way about paying for parking. It is not the $15, it is the principal of it.

[@emilepellerin6064]

What make and size of motor do you have in the freightliner? Also have you got a jake brake in that engin?

[@snaprifice]

Fleet spec is most likely somewhere around 450hp, I can't remember if he's got a Cummins or Detroit. But I do not believe it's possible to have a freightshaker without an engine brake. It's on the right stalk, you just pull down. Three settings like most.

[@G.0.]

1:38 As someone who lives and drives these roads in West Virginia, I definitely do appreciate it Alex! I'd rather be driving behind/ beside a trucker taking it cautiously down these mountains than those who are going 80+.

[@kobbycrentsil2859]

Great video, I have taken an interest in trucking, and I have decided to pursue it. Your videos give me insight as to what life on the road looks like. I have a question though, why don't truck and trailers have tech like reverse cameras and parking sensors considering the fact that these vehicles are large and difficult to maneuver especially with a trailer attached? one would think tech like these would be more beneficial to trucks than cars.

[@universalenergy2311]

“STAB” is the term you’re looking for in regards to the on, off maneuver with the brakes.

[@ryanhough6050]

Nitro West Virginia. I will never stop there again. Absolute nightmare of a parking lot after 530

[@smartass5599]

Alex try using your engine brake it can help you keep the speed you want going downhill and then you only have to tap your service break now and then

[@ThatCheetosGuy79]

What you did at 4:04 is really bad… you can get into an accident like that. I know it gets annoying dealing with 4 wheelers all day but you should have just let him pass. A lot of cars will happily accelerate and get into an accident in a situation like that and then come the lawsuits. Be careful out there.

[@scottied67]

He should be fired for that, that is straight up road rage right there, using his truck as a bully weapon.

[@michaelwhisenton1440]

That's your differential oil temp not your brake temp. If your braking is affecting it they are way to hot. Plus ambient temp will affect it. But that is normal operating range.

[@scottied67]

The brakes can handle upwards of 800 plus degrees. It is embarrassing that he has 600k viewers who hang on his every word.

[@brandoncox457]

You my good sir are in west Virginia turnpike know for the hills and downhills but WAIT TILL you drive the Colorado mountains in the snow

[@wade3660]

I would like to some longer videos but definitely enjoy watching

[@davekenney3693]

Hi brother great video I am coming to GP on the 30th just wondering do ya get good miles I hope if you have time can you just let me know thanks bud

[@harlandfazardo799]

does your truck have and exhaust brake

[@Sharpie88643]

Flick the engine brake on mate and roll down it

[@thomasmccardle725]

Please stay safe and keep well Alex 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@bobbycrapps7685]

there goes a spot next to swift over by the scale

[@billfryer5911]

Unless you're in the eastern panhandle, West Virginia is pretty much all up one hill then down another.

[@JohnSummer98]

Just a question on down hill driving, I see you are breaking, do these new trucks have retarder ?

[@Bandit_579]

Use the decent control on that shaker

[@debbieroyal1728]

I knew it, cause it looks like the mountains of home,just hold on. Godspeed.

[@jackklingen4728]

Alex, your truck doesn't have an engine jake brake?

[@DieselDilly]

Never say sorry to swift 😂😂😂😂

[@leroymorris6036]

Whats that noise in your cab now and then?

[@luigi880]

hi Alex, why the dashboard sometimes its turning red?

[@linjomay-mayo3612]

Bro could you please tell me what kind of camera u using pleased??

[@Arnas0827]

Yeah I know that road it’s not fun they were fixing a wall last time someone rolled a truck you can see the scrape from the roll and damage to the wall separating both sides. Yeah lol I parked at the pilot there most of them are reserved 😂 by 3pm it’s full usually

[@kiranbhattarai856]

I just used jake brake fully maxed and it work for me.. it maintain the speed and if I need I used brake

[@3technique]

That downhill stuff is exactly why I might be the one guy who never liked automatic transmissions. I always wanted to be able to set my own gear.

[@johngaudet6316]

That's why you should be in manual mode for full control of jakes and gear selection, don't let the truck think for you. It's safer and better for the truck to use manual mode for jake brakes.

[@pokellaa]

Nothing wrong with it... To each its own ...

[@3technique]

@@johngaudet6316 - I was pretty green when they put me in my first automatic. I honestly don't think anybody ever pointed out how you could manually select a gear. As long as the driver is in control of it, that's all that really matters.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

In auto you can set the gear too if you're trained that is

[@snaprifice]

Manual override. Then it's just a paddle shift. The control is there, it's just not being taught.

[@raiderfanatictom8987]

I'm trucking school now and the slow it down 5 mph is actually taught.

[@kurtsydavis7517]

What school your at and what kind of drug testing they do?

[@mikejurnak4253]

Welcome to West Virginia "Wild & Wonderful" it's all mountains and woods

[@DarrkMane]

Lol, I would love to see this dude drive Western regional routes and real mountain grades.

[@KenG557]

Alex, you were traveling in my state of Virginia again!

[@Rob-ik2cv]

The mountains of West Virginia are steep and long...It is a challenge in 4 wheelers, I cannot imagine the challenge it must be to drive with 18 wheels.

[@craigroman5629]

must be on the west virgina toll road

[@laurenkruse7175]

I didn’t know you posted on Wednesday it’s usually Tuesday and Friday

[@zakariabougrinat7338]

Why the phone ring when you about to do a hard maneuver, it happens to me a lot 😅😅

[@rossstephen3518]

Do you not use your engine brake?

[@yvesbelanger5443]

18% hill at manic 5 dam in canada

[@nyte3k]

Hello from Huntington :)

[@zx1200]

Your truck has a feature that you can lock a gear!

[@Cash.Rules.Everything...]

Need longer videos. ✌🏾🤣

[@RiVer-Parish]

You holding that steering wheel pretty buddy.

[@scottied67]

With his manicured fingernails....

[@benshutt5114]

In the uk the trucking company pays for the parking… well you pay it and then the company pays you back 😂

[@PerspectivePossibilities]

I'm a rookie driver & I'm ngl, I'm dreading having to do this.... 😅

[@iltis1985]

parking in fuel aisle ?

[@ramborabbit9590]

Do automatic trucks have engine braking?

[@snaprifice]

Yes, they do.