trucking in new York

[@rp2525]

I'm in NY 2 to 3 times a week all the boroughs and Long Island for certain. The key is to get in and get out. Anytime before 4am u good unless construction or accident. Stay off parkways and don't miss your turns. Good video

[@Lyynk]

Dude no joke this video was legit. I'm not in the business YET but I always here shit about people going through NYC and something always going wrong or straight out refusing a load even going near there. This video was a huge help knowing it ain't that bad as long as you focus and don't let traffic intimidate you. Long time viewer bro. love the videos.

[@roadtoad175]

that's good stuff.. watch traffic....ive always liked to say reading traffic. I know one day ill end up in new York driving trucks but i'll be ready

[@floex831]

I'm not even a trucker but I love this channel. Found it today, subscribed.

[@josephrivett6158]

I've been trucking for almost 40 yrs. And the day I stop learning will be the day they put me in the ground. never forget- You NEVER stop learning !!!!!

[@Phil.A]

I've been a French truck driver for 30 years, and I agree with you

[@fazebot2405]

Use it or lose it

[@douglasmccarty1196]

Very good driving, wish all truckers were this good.

[@abdihussein5467]

Great advice for all of us who are on road.

[@escoson555]

"they are ready to die...mentally & spiritually!" LMFAO!!!!! That was funny bro!

[@godisgreat418]

Lmfao 😂😂😂😂😂

[@johnd4348]

I'm not a truck driver, but your advice is golden. This is how I drive. Stay in my lane, drive slow and let others take the risk of driving like they have a death wish, just to get some place 5 minutes sooner.

[@kingwill7799]

John D ......well said & I agree 👍🏽

[@pinericheyaw12]

On God, the more I watch your videos the more confidence I gain. I don't only watch I take notes as well. Keep being real bro! Bless

[@carlosmanquera1462]

I appreciate your advice , I'm starting off as a flat bed next week your the realest truckdriver on you tube.respect

[@alekocook1681]

Extremely helpful. just got my cdl and I leave out on Monday. Thanks Trucker Brown, keep it coming

[@Clintmakingdollars1]

Your video help me out a whole lot I been looking at them for about a month and now I am ready to go to school thank you for keeping it live and real

[@davidh7636]

Why can't NY mark the underpass heights correctly? With a 13.6 tall truck, they mark the height at 12.6. but it is more like 14.0. It will make your heart beat a lot faster as you pass under. The Highways are fine, but the surface streets suck in a truck. Parkways are off limits to all trucks. Never take a parkway. Bathrooms are harder to find in NY than unicorns. The best view of NY is in the rear view mirror.

[@Macetoface_]

They mark bridges a foot or so shorter incase snow or ice builds up high. So a 15.6 bridge is really 16.6. This way if its snowing or really icey you will still fit

[@monacoc3181]

I ride a motorcycle only even been in a rig on time but I love these videos 😂😂😂

[@bigmelzhouseofheroestm9026]

Brotha you are absolutely right and exact been driving class B with the Transit for 21yrs 5 more yrs for retirement next move class A OTR ....that's why I enjoy your videos Thank You !!

[@jc-vc7xq]

This so helpful to a new driver. Great job TB.

[@teambigv]

This a great video for new drivers! Thanks a lot for making it!

[@jared7871]

I like watching your videos and seeing somebody else going through the same things that I've been through. I'm not a new driver but I'm still learning everyday. your videos are very informational for somebody that's looking to get into this career. keep up the good videos

[@redbluffhill1]

Good video Trucker Brown! When i was trucking your approach was similar to mine. Also leave after midnight if you can. The camera captures those vicious bumps in the freeway very accurately too! Hope all is well and you still out there doing the damn thing!

[@7thhour100]

"Speak from the hip" as in "fire from the hip". I'm a fan, man fr! This is as far as I got in the videos tho so I hope all is well. I'm a guy who made the decision to drive a truck *today!* because I'm single and I wanna REALLY challenge myself (I already know how to bake) aaaand COVID gave me, umm, a clean slate in the job department lol. Not like I was doing great before, but I digress... So I'm watching KZbin videos about trucking and then stg my cousin who's a cop and can fking do anything is like "hey let's drive truck. I'm like "you son of a bitch! I'm in." I can do anything I set my mind to through God so now I'm watching your videos, absorbing as much information as possible. This one really helps because it shows it can be done so I can do it! Thanks alot!

[@mrjaunty3314]

damn, you're one of the most professional drivers i've found on you tube to date. keep up the good work man. hope i can be out there driving like you in the next few months.

[@roderickridges7237]

Trucker Brown Bruh i am leaving soon to go to school and I promise you I watch your joints to get educated and for humor, mostly for the learning. I appreciate your giving to those whom are interested in this career field. Big ups bruh!!

[@mikerizzo7750]

I’m just learning. I may never drive a truck, but if I ever do, I have learned so much shit from you brudah! Love the videos.

[@breakdownz4lief]

Dude, love your vids, this one was talking to me tho, love how real you keep it! I'm a prospective CDL driver and I've found your stuff to be very helpful. I'd love to meet and have a coffee or something one day when I get my sh*t going. Love!

[@Infernal_Hellhound]

I’ve been an otr driver for a little over a year now and have been to most of the major cities with NYC being one of the exceptions and the one I have dreaded going to the most. Found out today that’s where we are about to head to and have been trying to do a lot of studying on how to tackle that beast and your video has given me a much needed confidence boost for the trip and I wanted to say thank you that. I will take your advice to heart

[@johnpaulgalvan3233]

Trucker Brown the Truth, thanks for the insperation,in helping me make a career transition soon

[@pires4641]

JP G. Howd it go bro?

[@haroldcochran6081]

Really wish I found this channel before I started driving. Was watching mainly instructional videos, but this is real. I went into NYC first time with my team driver trainer. I had been in Chicago and Kansas City prior to that with my CDL exam trainer, but NYC is a different beast. You have the perfect attitude for driving and I watched the whole video even though I have been to NYC several times on basically the same route. My team driver trainer was a lot like the rushed driver you talk about. She would constantly tell me to "keep speed" and "go along with traffic" even though our exit would be coming up (I dont think she realized it). I was going literally the exact speed limit, but cars were speeding past of course. She was always worried about "speed" lol. I changed trainers when she basically had a panic attack because a cop was standing on the side steps of a pulled over truck and she was worried she was going to clip the cop with her mirror. The truck was well off the road though. It was just an awful situation seeing someone sobbing like that, let alone my trainer. I felt bad (she definitely had issues), but I couldn't team drive with someone like that. There were other odd incidents as well. Thankfully my CDL exam trainer and 2nd team trainer had your and my attitude of I'll do my thing and let everyone else do theirs. I am never late to anything, load doesn't shift, I am far less stressed. Good to know there are other good drivers out there. Stay safe.

[@Kroy5312]

Good video but not for nothing this was shot essentially driving around NYC. Have you had to make any drops IN the city? It's a totally different ball game even from this. Like blind side docking into a dark indoor warehouse from a narrow one way street with cars, parking meters, signs and fire hydrants lined up every square inch while a 100 cabbies with angry passengers with meters running blaring their horn and trying to drive around you every chance they get. Not to mention those "homeless" pedestrians purposely walking behind the truck trying to get hit so they can sue the big truck company. It's a nightmare.

[@bdmenne]

Kroy5312 fuck that! Good Zen practice, too.

[@310thesamson]

Damn... I got anxiety reading that

[@naturelover-sj2os]

Wow

[@totallyamazing3638]

Damn

[@RandySoWavvy]

SuperSonicSpeeder lol. No traffic where? I drove Nevada they have traffic might not be like LA, or NY, or Chicago, etc. but you’ll still hit traffic

[@mikerizzo7750]

Biggie!! Love all your videos. And I’m not even a trucker. Haha. One day maybe.

[@Minalover100]

If everyone drove like you, there'd be fewer accidents on the road. Thanks for the vid.

[@dustinprice540]

Been considering beginning a career as a trucker, I watched the whole video and have to say it was cool to get the perspective. Nice driving.

[@esthermarye]

Love video's like this. As an European driver I've been to the Paris and Berlin city centers. Trust me those cities are an nightmare for a trucker. (small old streets) Would love to drive a truck in the states.

[@ricardodozier9186]

Thats right my brother I'm born and raised in BROOKLYN -BED -STUY truck driving in NY aint no joke just stay focused and don't get out unless you have to especially in BX STAY SAFE

[@aasimbascomb6106]

This is a great video. Im from Brooklyn and am looking to drive trucks. Ive driven in ny but definitely not in a truck. It was very educational and i thank you for sharing this experience. I'm looking to go to school so this will help when i eventually will get sent off to ny.

[@MSully-le6to]

Great tips!! I live in NY, and u really do have to protect other motorist by remaining calm

[@Faze4]

Keep up the good work bro! I'm one of the guys looking for a company/school and I've been watching you and others for about a month while I study and get things in order.. Thanks to you and other YTTA drivers.

[@miked645]

Excellent video and very educational! I did make it through the whole thing and not just the first three minutes. Ha ha. I'm looking at getting into trucking in the new year and was always curious as to what it's like running NYC. So thank you for the front seat view! Stay safe out there! -Mike D

[@fyaboijay]

I watched the whole thing TB. Can't wait to join the squad. New Orleans stand up!!

[@waynepatterson5526]

I wish everyone would think like that

[@anthonymayo7619]

excellent video bro I've been driving for a long time, and this video is 100% on point. I've never been an over-the-road driver but I understand what you we're saying in this video very well put

[@sincere1996]

Welcome to my city man, I am not a trucker but I enjoy your videos. All the best @truckerbrown welcome to the big apple.

[@andrewhunter6742]

Shout out to u Trucker Brown. All your videos be solid and to the point advice. Bout to get my permit.

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

Great video, that ride brought back memories of my first trip to Long Island.

[@darrellbeard345]

this was actually one the best videos ive watched of yours. You a solid dude homes. 1

[@indycarr3964]

I'm here now because I get to enjoy the scenery, because, for once, I'm not doing the driving. Thanks for the ride along, Trucker Brown.

[@deewilson529]

The middle lane usually has the greatest ckearance as well. A great video. He puts safety first.

[@18Darkside]

These videos help so much. You would make a great trainer.

[@scottymiller2871]

Great video man first trip to Woodside,Queens NY Mon morning not a semi but it's a ton truck with 35ft trailer.

[@joshmccarty8800]

My Mom was from Chicago and she taught me that when I first started driving. The majority of your attention is what a half mile down the road so you can anticipate anything coming.

[@jasmats]

one major problem for first timers is the deep grooves in the center lane mostly near Connecticut , you can easily get thrown right out of your lane if you don't know where they are.

[@zach8969]

That almost happened to me in Shreveport

[@huddy2588]

Hey buddy. You are a good trainer. It's really helpful to have a trainer like you. Thanks

[@georgemironrs5588]

I've been driving trucks in NYC area for 20 yrs..great advice trucker Brown !! Real pro

[@MaxximumRage]

I'd like to see an air brake check and pre-trip video, all your other videos are great and have made me a subscriber. Maybe I'll see you out on the road one day.

[@SmokeDaGreat1]

We appreciate you Homie, thanks for your videos...

[@k-nuwt3696]

"grinder till you find her," looooool can't beat that advice homie good video and advice. thanks

[@jeffdeleon3567]

Been watching trucking videos for about 2 weeks just to get a hint of how the job is plus maneuvering with traffic etc, plus brings back memories traveling with my dad on his trucking route. being in the city can be frustrating enough but if you could drive a semi truck there you could go anywhere. They don’t call NY the jungle for no reason.

[@johnginn3722]

thank you for this video just got my cdl yesterday and herd horror stories about nyc made me feel better about going thru it

[@MonstersSeeMeToo]

Oh snap, I've been watching your videos for the past few days, because I'm thinking of buying my own rig and going under my own authority. This video though just made me nostalgic. When i was driving OTR I've been routed to NYC about 2 dozen times because I live there. I honestly don't mind it. Honestly I think NJ is much worse lol. Stops at Hunts Point, Fordham Center, exiting to the Throggs Neck Bridge, or taking the 95N towards Connecticut, I miss being on the BX Expressway. These days I'm a dedicated Amazon driver for JB Hunt, regional, and I never go into NYC unless I'm heading home in my personal vehicle. Great advice here, I agree 100%, especially with staying in the middle lane, though I did get screwed one time on the Bronx expressway doing that. Traffic piled up by my exit to the Throggs Neck Bridge and I couldn't merge over, so I had to circle around the entire Bronx to get over to that exit. Cost me an extra 50 minutes, I was late by 15 minutes, still wouldn't change anything I did because being slow and patient is the best way to get around NYC in a rig.

[@larrykbrew]

Teach trucker brown teach... The way you explained your driving skills while going through NYC will be very useful for a new driver or even a skilled driver who have not yet experienced NYC driving. Big ups.. Real talk!

[@mydochanakel5026]

Very professional and interesting video , a must see video.. it is not just good for New York but goog for every where you drive big rig

[@bxbreddattrucker1869]

yo, now you in my hood, BX BRO!!! Ride the middle lane until you get about a mile and a half from ur exit, it will help not getting stuck behind an exit line of cars. if you ride that left lane it's hell to get over, unless you ride for 10 or more miles.

[@bxbreddattrucker1869]

+Christopher ChildressSR better safe than sorry.

[@topflights890]

bless up dread be safe on them roads love the videos keep doing what ya doing....

[@roland2683]

Great video and outlook, you are absolutely right as a professional driver. Keep up the good video's

[@pattyalzawara2267]

You would be a good trainer! A lot of good driving advice!

[@LM-sc8lu]

We're a lot smaller, and amateurs to boot. I drive a Chevy Duramax, 4Dr dually, and we pull a 44' fifth wheel with it. But, we drive exactly the way you suggest. My wife keeps track of maps, the GPS, turns, lanes, etc. I just watch my mirrors, cameras, and try to go with the flow. If I'm in the right lanes, and traffic grinds to a halt, we just sit and wait. We're retired, and clocks mean nothing to us. Been at it for over twenty years w/o an accident that was my fault. Worst city experiences; Harrisburg, Pa, Buffalo, NY, (missed a turn and wound up on a few side streets.) Fayetteville, NC, some of those streets were laid out by drunkards. Many more, but they come to mind. Nice video.

[@sojutime]

Can't rely on GPS in NYC.

[@beattyd1]

Good Video TB, would of liked to see you finish out your run but it's all good... Keep on keeping on!!

[@mwdadrummer202]

I'm enjoying it & learning. I'm not a trucker but I will be getting out there. I watched the video

[@jc-vc7xq]

The key is to be ahead of schedule. No rushing

[@jc-vc7xq]

I know I already commented but I’m gonna be getting into OTR. This just the best information you can get. Thank you

[@ronniehill8213]

Great video, watched the whole thing and learned something.

[@erikcaldwell2913]

THAT IS SOME TIGHT DRIVING, got to be nerve wracking. Great video

[@sosabilly535]

That smart car lol....👀😂😂👍👍

[@nancyrogers3395]

We need more safe drivers like u out their ❤❤❤❤ God bless u❤❤❤❤❤

[@thinkfas]

Great video, good advice true you need to watch and learn. Experience is everything.

[@TheSonjaxfactor]

New subscriber! You know your shit! You can apply your truck driving philosophy to driving in general!

[@BadDriversOfNapa]

I agree with you about cruising in the middle lane. It almost always flows the best compared to the right-most lane. In my state, the driver's handbook actually recommends using the middle lane as a cruising lane. But then there are a lot of ignorant people who don't understand the laws that think that keep right laws means the right-most lane and it isn't. Slower traffic can use ANY lane that is to the right of the left-most lane. In other words, only the left-most lane can be considered a "passing lane". The middle lane is fair game. In fact, the keep right laws don't always apply within city limits anyway, depending on the type of expressway or freeway it is.

[@ryr9441]

Great advise, bro. Glad to see someone with great skill and know how behind the wheel.

[@j.t.thomas890]

Yo trucker Brown good vid I'm changing careers over to trucking very soon and was thinking about how bad New York City was

[@panzerfaust5119]

Trucker Brown you got that shit on lock down my man.Everything you say is what my pops been sayin.He been driving for 46 years.His first rule is TAKE YOUR DAMN TIME!!Love your way brother.Good showin showin and lookin out.

[@ClassicStang]

Grind it to you find it. Cool.. Stay strong Brother.

[@starlord6593]

Yes I am here to learn before I get my licence and CDL school. Thank you for the good quality,

[@timp8857]

I was born and raised in Suffolk county Long Island been in Florida since 2005 have my cdl 2 years now thinking of moving back to Long Island was scares me is the Bridges and making wrong turns or gps takeing u were cars only can go I like this video you made it good for someone like me to make it at ease

[@InstinktzBTW]

you be sounding like that manager everybody hates lmaooooo "go slower!!"

[@mervinredcay7852]

im bout to go to Tennessee for my training and you have helped me learn alot of shit bout different things

[@chandrashearon1914]

Respect! ❤ All love! ❤

[@EagleLogic]

I'd be shitting my pants if I was driving out of NYC in a semi

[@dillonkerr7549]

I really appreciate this video boss. I just recently got my CDL and I'm heading off to Springfield MO for Prime next week. Trying to learn all I can to be a safe and efficient driver. Is there any chance I could possibly have you in my contacts if I have a question?

[@dillonkerr7549]

Definitely a good company to start at. If you have questions, call me at 772 215 2626

[@roadtoad175]

Dillon I head there Monday 5/8/17....I may take you up on the advise

[@pires4641]

Dillon Kerr So hows it going?

[@EagleLogic]

Any updates Dillon? Hope all is going well. I can't wait to get into the industry

[@aaronporter8024]

Driving the center lane in a bus is my fav !!!

[@entityedgenetwork2252]

u da man tb, keep balln my brother 💪

[@cjshaw1419]

By chance do you ever have to deal with non-air ride trailers while working? Or have you ever? Just wondering about earlier model trailer stability, what you can and or cant get away with, etc.

[@richardsutherlin5162]

Great tutorial not only for professional drivers, but for everyone!!! Plan ahead, slow it down get there alive.

[@alexjuewez1287]

Yo Trucker Brown, where do you charge your phone if you a trucker? I can't find a socket in the loading dock.

[@aaronlampman]

Drove this route in my Mini Cooper a few years ago and was nervous because I’m from a small town. I don’t know how you guys do it.

[@devinwroe8162]

I was born and raised in NYC and have driven through these very roads over and over again. To this day I crap my pants driving thru here even in a 4 wheeler, LOL!

[@Sofianellop]

U make some cool videos I’m working on my Cdl

[@aaronporter8024]

I used to go through the same thing with folks doing their unnecessary lane changes when I was a bus driver !! Folks crossing the solid white line just to get in front of a large vehicle !!

[@montana7]

aaaaaahahaahahhahahaahahhahahahaahah!!!!!!!! Dam B. Is it really that bad driving out here in the NY? LOL I start CDL school next week. Your Videos helped me make my mind up. Thanks for posting.

[@yoslipshangin5348]

The company I want to train me to be a tractor trailer driver has a freeze on training due to the coronavirus.. I pray everyday several times a day for people stop becoming infected and no more deaths. I have my CDL permit and air brakes,hazmat,tanker and double/triples endorsements. I can’t wait to start tractor trailer training . Be safe all truckers. Continue to drive safety.MASKER THE ART😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@psguardian]

I'm absolutely down for the longer format man. Bring the knowledge.

[@paullecouteur4427]

Great tips, no matter what city you're trucking through!

[@ArcadeGems]

"Meat without feet" 3:18 LOL great company name.