Trucking a Dangerous Hwy on Snow & Ice. Southbound and Down Hwy 287 CO, OK, TX

Filmed December 2nd 2020
I had snow from South of Lamar CO to South of Amarillo, TX although the filming ended in OK close to the Border with CO.
Mike Pierce
P. O. Box 2443
Granby CO 80446

[@angelaskarecky8290]

I loved reading these comments and seeing all the people across the world who are dedicated fans and all the warm wishes, it made me cry. Mike is my uncle and I'm so happy and proud of him. Love you uncle Mike ❤ 💙

[@bertrandlechat4330]

You're so lucky to have him!

[@cornerstone403]

My husband and I are elderly and unable to travel anymore. This is our alternative. Mike drives, we look at the scenery.

[@melissalee2166]

We all take truckers for granted....thank you for all you do!!

[@babydriver8134]

I don't.

[@cathy9160]

We are all Mikes children we all watch him to make sure he is driving safe lol .

[@samhorani9423]

Amazing how relaxed you are in the terrible conditions

[@karifredrikson8492]

Hi from Minnesota! I enjoy hearing your voice because it sounds a lot like my husbands. He was a peaceful Guy. Also I am reminded of how beautiful & vast our Country is. Thank you for being the Mark Twain of the Trucking World!

[@marko.9615]

Just wanted to let you know my 90 year old mother absolutely loves your videos. She will sit and watch them all day

[@arnoldgtz7052]

Wow what a coincidence Im in your video at minute 15:48 flatbed orange peterbilt I remember that icy day!!

[@tomm4423]

Hey Orange, nice package.

[@arnoldgtz7052]

@@tomm4423 Thanks!!!

[@marshashonk4667]

I found your channel by accident the other day, and now I am addicted! My father retired from over the road truck driving (32 years). Drive safe!

[@brendanlane3294]

My dad loves watching you we live in Australia every morning without fail my dad Neville lane will be up at 5am on KZbin watching your channel my dad is retired now his 71 years young thought I would just let u know his a big fan of yours thank you kind regards Brendan lane son of Neville lane

[@SC-oi9wp]

Awesome!! ❤️

[@anthonyamendolia818]

Hi Neville, Greetings from the USA...and Neville my name is Helen and I call Shotgun!

[@KyleInOklahoma]

Greetings from these long & lonely roads in Ireland. Ive been driving aaaaaaall......afternoon to cover the island, coast to coast with fresh bread, lol. Hope your pops is well Brendan. God Bless.

[@elenaceleste983]

Your Dad is a dedicated fan. Very addicting to watch Mike driving through beautiful country side of the U.S. very educational. Being trap indoor from this Covid 19 there's nothing better than watching Mike drive and riding shotgun along with him.🙏❤🙏🎄☃️

[@phyllisjorgensen7901]

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[@elenaceleste983]

I love watching Mike and riding shotgun with his travel very calming and eventhough some of his video get you on the edge of your seat his calm demeanor calms me down. Good job Mike 👍👍👍👍👍❤❄❄❄☃️☃️☃️🎄🎄🎄

[@brendalaveine7756]

My dad drove large trucks all his life. He taught my 5 brothers and myself how drive everything. I learned how drive on 3 speed floor shifter. So fun watch U. Feels like I'm back with my dad. He hauled lumber. Was fun go with him as a child. Been 50 years since been in 18w

[@johnmumbyii1717]

Been down that highway so many times in the blowing snow..... Doesn't phase me anymore.. Be safe out there drivers.

[@NorRavel]

Thank YOU, Sir... for your efforts.... enjoy the trip with ya.

[@David-yh5po]

Hello all. Thanks for sharing this video with us.

[@NatureAndOther]

Hello back at you

[@davidkeyes206]

I’m taking a year off right now due to the pandemic, but I’ve run 18 wheels down this road 40 or 50 times, mostly on the Calgary to Houston run. Heavy truck traffic on US287 365 days a year. These conditions add a thick layer of stress. Easy does it, brother. Good job.

[@Sirphil-dj9dh]

I have a nerve wracking time just driving my Jeep Compass through rain. And here you are driving a semi!! Hats off to you my friend. Well done!!! Philip B

[@TheBrix57]

I enjoy the videos of the roads that I traveled 30 years ago. Back then, those roads were very lightly traveled and the cities much smaller.

[@thecakemomtrucker6128]

You’ve been an inspiration to me & now I am not super afraid to drive on the snow. I used to be stressed out all the time & now I am chilling out.

[@MegaSnow121]

I held my breath there a few times, and sure was happy you were driving and not me. Keep those winter driving videos coming. Be safe!

[@LaCatLady]

Sound excellent on this video as compared to the last one. Thank you, Mike. Enjoyed the ride. Safe trucking.

[@earlharman2040]

One night, trucking thru Oklahoma, they had tornado’s all around us, it was night, heavy rain. A cold front was coming in from the west. I battled thru the rain until I got to just north of Dallas and shut down. The cold front hit and the next morning, I couldn’t open my damn doors, they were frozen shut. I had to hold onto the door handle and kick the door to break the ice that held the door.

[@kppr55]

Always be on the lookout for an out, no matter the situation.

[@pinkywilliams8063]

Thanks for another great shotgun ride in the ice and snowy conditions. Love waking up to another video from you, it just goes real good with my coffee and bailey's... Take care

[@ruthdebrosse3467]

My dad was a back in the day trucker. When you could trust truckers. Mike you are the same not many out there today. A lot of foreign and young hotshots now

[@dougallen4675]

Always enjoy riding along.

[@freeamericausa1]

Two days in a row Mike. Great riding with ya! Stay safe. PEACE!

[@bobkersten1957bk]

Mike Thanks For that beautiful pictures from Colorado and the Neighourhoods..

[@Love18wheelz]

That thin stuff is what will get a driver..I just got out of the seat this year. 3 mos time I've lost 50# and got my health back.

[@Torsee]

Good for you! Thanks for all the deliveries.

[@0xsergy]

usually it comes with ice in my experience. you see a little powder and think nothing of it.

[@jackball4201]

Again, thanks Mike for allowing us to ride along. Snow is always fun. If only all of America knew how much we all depend upon the OTR drivers to get us what we need. I was hoping those drywall haulers were coming to my job, but i'm just not ready. Sounds like some people really dont like to ride shotgun, but free speech. I just don't have to like what they say. anyway, PEACE. We are waiting for more. See ya

[@moonshiner5412]

I started watching you recently because you drive on a lot of the roads I have driven in the West. I agree with your style of driving. The only trucks I drove were when in the US Air Force. I was in a mobile outfit out of Tinker AFB, OK known as the 3rd Herd. Drove military semi's and all the M Series vehicles all around the USA. I enjoy the same types of roads as you. Wife can't really understand the enjoyment I get out of driving the 2 lanes roads across the country. I agree the trees out east make it seem like driving in a canyon. Back in the 70's and 80's used the CB but it seemed to go out of style. I would ride shotgun with you any time! Thanks for the rides! Be safe and keep the greasy side down!

[@johnfrank6112]

I retired from Saia a year ago. For 20 years, I wore out I-10 between Texas and Louisiana. I'm enjoying riding along and seeing country and weather that's not flat and has seasonal changes. Be safe and take care.

[@Torsee]

Hey, Thanks for your work! Have fun in retirement!

[@desertlady1795]

Oh my Mike ! I’m so glad we didn’t pass the cdot truck ! Thank goodness 😅 you are an awesome truck driver 👏 ! Looking forward to more snow videos ! Stay safe !

[@maggardyful]

Hello Mike, thank you for the video! Stay safe, you and your family! PEACE!

[@evie00sleep68]

That ice & snow turns a four lane into a two lane. Deadly but beautiful. 🐞🎧🎼🎶🥂Thanks for the post.

[@jimjames6487]

Hi Mike always enjoy riding along with you and getting to see all these different areas awesome mate thanks from new Zealand peace

[@gwendolyn1360]

1978. Me driving a small front wheel drive in a total white-out blizzard on that road. I stayed with an 18-wheeler all the way from I-70 to Amarillo, TX. I will never forget that drive!

[@jerrybarger876]

Mike I’m glad to see you got a mavic Air 2 Drone to use in your videos. I hope to see more drone footage in the coming months. Good Job.

[@ridingshotgun1251]

Yup.. have to get the 107 though. but working on it. Thx

[@marybraxton7579]

Hi ! Mike , I really enjoy the videos, thank you . Your voice is so nice and soothing so, I usually get sleepy. Keep them coming and be careful. God bless you.

[@rosemavers757]

Many blessings to all the wonderful truckers out there. All the great people who have made comments.

[@everettvancampen3315]

Enjoyed seeing this country, I was born in Lamar and raised 15 miles East of 287. Weather changes quickly in that area.

[@everettvancampen3315]

Went to College at Goodwell

[@JD-zm4eh]

On the road again. Thanks for the trek down highway, Mike.

[@mikeservais888]

Thanks mmm nice ride along peace!!!

[@Bluesman76]

good morning for me hi from Greece!

[@rachelt2482]

Enjoyed the ride Mike, thanks! :)

[@territaylor447]

Such a treat!! Another great video this week and thanks for letting us ride along. You're one of the best drivers out there esp in these white knuckling trips. After 50+ years there I can say I learned HOW to drive in it but it wasn't my fav for sure!! Having to deal with the newbies from out of states esp CA being invincible in their SUVs learning was always fun too...NOT ! LOL!! Be Safe Mike and thank you! See you next time.

[@robertduffin455]

That was scary just watching You stay safe out there 🎄🇬🇧

[@tazmod7272]

Hi Mountain Man Mike. Be careful out there. Happy trucking.

[@tedlassenpiano5771]

Thanks for this! I live in Denver, but have shirttail relatives in Lamar. I've driven 287 in the snow and it's white knuckler.

[@Jackjack72758]

I love your videos because I remember being in these states in the Pacific Northwest and big sky country. Can’t wait for your heavy snow videos. Do you ever go live I would love to watch it live.

[@elsajones6325]

This is a very interesting stretch of hiway. Miles and miles of little to no trees. Always carry plenty of food and water.

[@edwardmounsey9208]

Hi Mike: good to see you out in your element! Not bad conditions for the most part. Be safe thanks for posting nice video. Edward

[@clifforddalton3067]

Thank you for all the videos. Very interesting.

[@karenecurran7895]

These ice and snow covered roads are not fun. So glad we didn't pass that vehicle. Be safe out there MMM. God bless you!

[@samben6805]

Y RIGHT KAREN I DROVE IN SAME CONDTION REALLY REALLY STRESSFULL AND DANGEROUS ,TRUCK DRIVERS BECARFUL AND BE SAFE YOUR FAMILY NEED YOU

[@josephmurrill3644]

Mike! You’re a good truck operator, it’s going to pain me to say this to you. It’s nothing you can do about how another driver drives his or her car or truck or bus. You can follow them or wait until an opportunity to drive around them and move on as you safely handle your vehicle.

[@jaybee608]

I'm afraid to watch on icy roads! Always glad to see you made it through.

[@giltk8258]

Basically your hauling a popcorn load and this road is great. Winter in Canada call that road good.

[@marshallcato9939]

GREAT VIDEO.....I was in this the same day you were. Caught it at the beginning leaving Lamar around 23:45. Got intonOklahoma and 50 MPH wind with snow and light ice.

[@ridingshotgun1251]

I think I went through 1400 to 1700

[@vanscoyoc]

Sending friendly xmas honks your way. Thanks for your work

[@idaestabrook4498]

mike, when you talk about jake 1, 2, or 3; just exactly what is that? i know it has something to do with slowing the truck down. one of these times maybe you could show us the inside of the business end of what you're working with. thanks guy. appreciate the education. had no idea the trucking industry was so regulated! how do you keep track of it all? everytime i go to Walmart now, i think of you truck drivers. thank you most sincerely.

[@ClearwaterBeachBum]

Ida, Jake brakes are Jacob's engine brakes. Google will give you greater details. Jake brakes reduce engine combustion to slow down the truck. When Mike takes his foot off the throttle, the engine engages and you hear the loud rumble from the exhaust. Hopes this helps, Cheers!

[@idaestabrook4498]

thank you. I'll do that. @@ClearwaterBeachBum

[@stephaniesmith6610]

These snow videos are my favorites.

[@veiantony4966]

I'm happy your driving and the Rockies good weather was a cool ride

[@Transition333]

Your beautiful voice reminds me of a very interesting person on KZbin named Juan O Savin. I’m in the South, but am from the Northeast and miss snow so much I’m constantly watching channels like this. One favorite is a beautiful, snowy train route by Rail Cowgirl. Stay safe on the roads!

[@edwardjones9631]

Hola MtnManMike- good trucking video. Good ride. Thks.

[@jenniferedwards6673]

I was gripping the door handle on this one! Love your videos 💚

[@junobishop6509]

I love following you on Google Earth. Thanks for the scenery!

[@sprrwprnts]

287 makes you sweat bullets. I nearly jack-knifed once hauling glassware from Aurora to DFW. Nobody expected inch thick solid ice glazing in October, yet I saw too many rollovers that day.

[@StephenZ827]

Can't help but wonder how the pioneers did it at what 4 ....5 miles and hour. Thanks for the ride, sitting safe in Va.

[@elsajones6325]

Sadly, many didn't make it

[@swithinbarclay4797]

To make it to Oregon or California, to beat November's snows in the Sierra and-or Cascades, they had to position in Western Illinois, Western Missouri, right when they expected that their then current winter was on the wane (2nd to 3rd week of February) , when they wanted just a little warmth for nights; the trail not yet too mucky from excessive thaw; not yet TOO warm, to trigger fast melt and floods; so, that by the time flood season started in earnest (3rd week of May or so), they were in decently ridged country. Then they'd be avoiding the bottomlands, where the flooding would be more dangerous. The trail by this time, would be mostly "consolidated", before it turned to foul dust. Plenty of dust up ahead, in today's Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, but as long as the Indians were not offended, and the Bison did not form vast, impenetrable, and ornery herds, they could build up a respectably rapid rhythm (June-July), to have a good chance of making it to Cal and-or Ore, by the last week of September, if, everything else went smoothly. They would have to make THE DECISION, AND COMMIT to it, ideally, 18 months in advance.

[@samdillsaver7676]

“Dreaded highway 287” I always try and get through there early in the morning when all the slow trucks and drivers are still sleeping.

[@douglasmartin1689]

Are you talking about me?

[@brianmoore1820]

Best wishes to you and yours for a blessed Christmas and all the best for 2021. Thank you for the rides this year.

[@harleyhawk7959]

another nice ride along😴👍

[@Jackjack72758]

Hey Riding Shotgun. I drove from Boston to Seattle to deliver a work truck . Went through mt passes . Drove through North Dakota and Montana,Idaho, cascades in Washington and the forest. It was beautiful and out of this world. I highly recommend visiting these states. I’m from Philadelphia and this was out of this world. Really crazy mountain roads too. 80mph speed limit lol I barely did 60mph on the passes. They are scary but beautiful. I also drove to New Mexico that was also beautiful seeing a desert for the first time

[@jrhepburn1513]

Again, great video love your comments be safe.

[@DanielPerez-ee3wp]

I love these kind of videos

[@elsajones6325]

For those of us who miss being out there

[@narlee2014]

Good ole 287! When I lived in Amarillo I was on that thing all the time to Ft. Worth. From Lamar past Amarillo it can be flat flat flat. People don’t realize that although flat it’s a high elevation and the Texas Panhandle can get frequent snows there. Affiliated Food drivers around Amarillo can be real doozies so watch out for them lol!

[@leanderpukade]

Wieder mal unterwegs mit dir. Gerne würde ich mitfahren, immer wieder spannend!

[@brendalaveine7756]

U R an excellent driver. Remember dad teaching me stay in powder . Still do that when driving in snow. It freaked some people out until I explained.

[@christinesales905]

Glad that snow is in your parts. Hate snow and ice. Be safe with your deliveries.

[@evie00sleep68]

The beautiful 287 South of Larimar. Riding Shotgun: again. Sure hope you keep on Trucking & stay healthy. Your the best.❄🏔🏞⛽. Don't for get that big 🌯🌯. Thanks for the post

[@danaya1202]

I was born in Denver Colorado and currently live 58 miles from Amarillo and about 40 miles from Dumas Texas :)

[@jackysmith1763]

Loved this video. Ice is treacherous so stay safe.

[@kathypage1674]

On the road again Nice ride thanks for sharing Happy trails

[@band586]

I would not prefer to drive over 45pm in this weather condition Have a safe trip, sir!

[@debikami1]

That pile up the other day in Texas was scary! So you stay safe!

[@bendavis6550]

my dad drove in San Jose California and San cruise California holding cement even helped build pichaco pass just before Hollister CA

[@kvdme]

Flat plane sky. Hard to drive with. Tires the eyes. Be safe!

[@virginiaswafford7078]

As always another great ride.not a fan of driving in the ice and snow,I'll leave this up to you and just be a passenger a little safer.thanks for all that you do ,without the trucker's we would be in a world of hurt.as my husband would say.stay safe out there and keep those wheels rolling. Until next time.

[@paulspecht5165]

Drove that on my first run from Boise Idaho down to Dallas Fort Worth in December 2011. It was a good experience as a first time driver.

[@josefinevomberg3357]

Thank you, Mr. Shotgun. :O)

[@lindas1496]

I really enjoy your videos...❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️

[@davidmellet261]

Mike I don't miss the feeling of losing the front end I'm sure you no what I'm talking about

[@SusieAspen]

Thanks, Mike.

[@richardmak2789]

Hi Shotgun! i like to tell you Shotgun, i really am enjoying driving with you or other truck drivers. i also drove trucks before as good as you are Shotgun. Now i like to watch you guys. Good truck drivers. Peace with you Shotgun Mike.

[@davidboehringer5750]

Sorry Mike really late today I guess I'll have to ride in the bunk.

[@donkeeton7897]

I use to drive OTR and have ran this road many times and also with snow NB out of Amarillo I had snow from north of Amarillo to Colorado state line was headed up to western Nebraska with a 42,000 pound load of copper tubing made it ok once beyond Texas where the roads were the messiest Oklahoma and Colorado had a lot of snow but the roads were clear but a lot of snow elsewhere.

[@lisastonecypher6708]

Once again love all your videos! You are the best driver I ever seen! Thanks for sharing!

[@wolfgangresch1650]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🇺🇸Great Great videos and Thank you for giving us the privilege to ride with you 👍👍👍

[@kerryjacobson5465]

Great video, Mike! You just keeep on driving like you do, and don't pay any attention to the clowns in the nosebleed section!

[@michealpencoff4744]

Enjoy watching the snow vids while curled up in my electric blanket...lol

[@ginabrown7763]

Really enjoy the ride. Put the videos on the TV screen and its more real. Stay safe out there. Sunny side up.

[@evevening7995]

Hi from EVE in the UK, Just found your videos, I love seeing the snow, you seem to be a very good driver, are you driving a big lorry, if you are you must be a good driver, best wishes to you from EVE.

[@apower912]

Yes, it is a big lorry. I first learned lorry was what the British call big commercial trucks when I was in England.