Trucking through twisty, hilly roads. Rookie Trucking Life.

[@truckingwithwim8039]

Morning Dave, and other people, i've got a question, I am a new driver in the industry, in my second week now, but boy is it stressful, I've heard you talk about it as well, but I really wanna do this job and think it's a beautiful job, but I'm almost at the point where I'm like quitting, what should I do to reduce some stress and go trough it all and do this job without too much problems?

[@RidingWithDave]

All I can say is keep pushin, it gets easier. Like I’ve said in videos, I was in the same exact spot you were but it got better just like everyone told me it would. One day at a time.

[@MrZarewna]

Which country are you in at? It's the stress that makes you wanna quit but after a month or two you are in for that sweet sweet stress. That's what keeps you going. You'll become a adrenaline junkie. I remember my first days and weeks, I was late from my deliveries, boss was constantly calling and keeping a fire under my ass swearing as If it wasn't stressful enough to not find my way to the next stop etc. You'll learn. Also, if delivering stuff isn't for you, you can always give garbage truck driving a try for example, because at least in Finland there is really no time limit, just get your stops checked and the day is done. No one is calling after you "have you done this place already? Customers are waiting on the next one", that's never gonna happen.

[@muneirovalibas6194]

Well dude, trucking comes in all shapes and sizes so if you really feel like you cannot take this aspect of trucking, then maybe move on to smaller trucks or like someone said, a garbage truck (which actually pay pretty well, where i'm from). Or you can try tipper trucks.

[@truckingwithwim8039]

@@MrZarewna The Netherlands, I'm a daily driver with reefer and moving floor and curtain slider and belt unloader

[@truckingwithwim8039]

@@RidingWithDave Oke thanks for the advice

[@jfavignano]

Some of my old stomping grounds! Been down that road to Imperial many times when I was a contractor. You did great on the winding roadways and almost nailing the back on the first try!

[@jackcolton334]

Just saying I really like your videos keep up the good work👍

[@RidingWithDave]

Appreciate it Jeff! One of these days I’m gonna scoot on down to Florida and visit.

[@theallenexperience5277]

Old lemay ferry road gotta love it

[@theallenexperience5277]

Next time take highway m

[@jfavignano]

@@RidingWithDave you betta!

[@brandtchepley459]

Man. As someone who the biggest work vehicle they drive is a F-450 flatbed, watching your videos gives a whole new perspective as far as what exactly it is that truck drivers have to deal with. Ill definitely be more considerate in the future about giving you guys plenty of space.

[@chrislewis6488]

You're coming along nicely young man be safe and keep up the good work

[@mackmcinnis6087]

Got to do it for 30 years I started 1990

[@SeenGrizzly]

I’m glad I found this channel. I’m actually watching the whole trucking series from the beginning. I’m at “Trucker waits at a red light for too long....” lol. Yes...I’m loving it.

[@hi8_vhs]

Jeff Favignano brought me here. Your channel is a hidden gem, love all the videos, get up the great work man, and stay safe!

[@mastershadow7707]

Stunning videos you're making, you earned yourself a follower Greetings from Uruguay

[@carldrexler7883]

Engine brakes aren’t lowd on def engines only on those trucks with straight pipes your ok👌

[@dts369]

You should try shuffle steering it’s a technique that the police use to take sharper turns it works well for roads like this

[@TheShellshock67]

Thanks Dave, Another 20 minutes well spend on the internet :-)

[@robertwright7795]

Hey man I've. Been watching ur videos here and there even back in the bike days ur one reason I got my bike ive been driving for almost three yrs and I've seen a great progress with u keep it up

[@Jacob01939]

As soon as he said "it's hard door to hit" I'm like he's going to get it instantly.

[@RidingWithDave]

Well I already showed all the pullups and fixing. I only cut out the 10-15 seconds of slow backing bumping the dock once I’m already perfectly aligned. Just to keep it flowin:)

[@Keith-mu4oi]

Hey Dave, you definitely traveled the more difficult path. Next time take I 55 highway and get off at the Barnhart exit. It’s just a few min off the highway.

[@RidingWithDave]

Damn right I did 😂

[@jimpritchard3816]

Quit worrying about the 4-wheelers in your mirrors Dave. You did great on those roads!

[@stooozy3939]

Been watching your vides lately, i'm working to get my CDL 2 weeks from now. Your videos help paint good pictures of what it will be like.

[@kittygirlnya]

My friend showed me your channel. Thank you for making these. You truckers are amazing.

[@LuckyMthombeni]

Small and hilly roads with two lanes are the best to watch. Hope they ain't much stressful to drive on.

[@fishontv123]

Door 4 back? ONLY DAVE CAN DO IT BABYYY

[@robertbaynard4353]

I love trucks

[@brianvandercar4215]

Love your videos Dave, I’m new to OTR, just about 4 weeks but I’ve been driving Local for 5 years. I did beer delivery down in Florida. Keep up the great work brother and drive safe

[@dbtrucker]

Trust me Dave! Your engine brake is not loud what so ever! Use it 24/7! 🤟🏼

[@Bendigo1]

Jake brakes in modern trucks are quieter than some old school engines

[@krismw1974]

To say I can relate to the beginning of this video is to say the very least! For the first week of truck driving school I mastered the art of forming long parades to which the participants behind me weren't as entertained as I was! But... when the parade was over they all passed me and many of them did give me the 1 finger Trucker Wave! LOL

[@wowogaming101]

Hope you have a great night/day. Keep the videos coming please I look forward to them every single time

[@andrewruiz2367]

KZbin just randomly recommended me one of Your videos and I just began watching. No background no intent of truck driving but this is highly entertaining lol definitely got yourself a new follower! Keep it up brotha be safe out there!

[@GeneralTahung]

I’m not a trucker and have no interest in being one but these videos are pretty cool to watch. Glad I found ya!

[@ClearanceOnRequest]

Love your videos Dave!!

[@JSRRADIO]

Bro i applyed for CFI and awaiting for responce cant wait you inspired me to work as a trucker lets DO THISSS!!!

[@RidingWithDave]

Hope you get on!

[@coolcreeper2789]

What's up Dave? I love the content. Keep the trucking videos up!

[@Bendigo1]

Those are the roads you start asking yourself are trucks seriously allowed on this road?

[@noob.168]

I wanna see Dave truck through the South Dakotan Black Hills...pigtails must be a fun drive for 18 wheelers. Also Larry could drive on any road. 😤

[@fabianvela1971]

This video reminds me of the winter of 09 When the oilfield was kicking off in Pennsylvania I was driving a coiled tubing unit through the mountains. An experience I’ll never forget. If you don’t know what a coil unit is , just google image it. 150k lbs +. By the way I enjoy your videos man. Be safe out there

[@steveloeding9191]

beautiful countryside

[@ducciman6878]

This more interesting than some car channels you got an subscriber🤘🏽‼️

[@XeL_666]

Hey Dave! Been watching for a while. I drive with a 30' box trailer for my job (Mobile Video Game Truck Driver, 30' box trailer with double axles and extended tongue with 3 55" TVs and consoles inside and i go to bday parties all the time.) and have been looking into getting my CDL, you have been making me want it more and more. Been in some very sticky situations with backing up my trailer into some small driveways and small roads with a f350 full size bed and hope that will help me with trucking in the future! Watching you back up these 53' trailers has helped me with backing up my trailer! Keep up the great work! Thinking about doing some videos on the life of a game truck driver! Have been in some really sketchy situations in the city with my truck and trailer! (approximately 60' long in total) Anyways man, keep trucking and keep up the great content!

[@Dwbi334]

The longer the trailer, the easier it is to back. Same principle for setting up though. Practice setting up the same way a cdl holder (class 1 here in Canada). Mastering that and add about 5 Mississippi’s depending on your speed and it’s a 1 shot. Mind you I drive off-road so I have football fields compared to industrial parks. I’m 24, make 120k cad a year first year running a semi with a 40ton crane. 120’ total length

[@sweety5588]

If u wanna see some back road curves take a ride to elkhorn Kentucky or in back woods in wv in small towns

[@thebigfellacole3757]

My old man loves watching these videos just to live the experience of trucking again. The biggest thing he always mentions is the automatic transmission 😁. “They got it so goddamn easy don’t have to grind gears all day”

[@osprey6949]

I started watching you yesterday and I’m hooked love your vids 👍👍👍

[@jacobgill4808]

My home dc is located in twist hilly curvy back highways..I have to drive them evry trip to get to a major highway

[@m8vlogsandhauntedvideos748]

I love your videos riding with Dave

[@mattkaminski1900]

Dave you are just awesome Man I just started watching you and man you are just entertaining man keep up the hard work you do and thank u for what you do

[@Jeff250lbc]

My cdl road test was canceled by California dmv... closed tell feb 1. Let be the first to say what ever Larry!

[@nycliam8935]

Goddammit Larry🙄

[@RidingWithDave]

It’s always Larry’s fault

[@MFdestroyer]

Dave back again with another awesome video ❤😎🤘🏻

[@OMSW-OneMainStreetWear]

I got your videos suggested to me and now I've been stuck watching your videos boutta have me go truck driving

[@mikiemac3224]

Dude you make dorky cool, amusing for sure!!!

[@cynthiawilliams4723]

Getting better

[@2ATVSANDOURLIFE]

Just wait til you go through Southwest va and southern wv 😁. Roads like that will make you wanna bobtail and run at high speed lol Good vlog Dave. Hope to meet up with ya one day. Safe travels ❤️

[@corymcdermott5096]

Studies have shown, jake brakes are quieter than my truck hitting your house. Don't like the jakes? Don't buy stuff LOL. Now that you're done playing on the big and flat roads, come play in Pennsylvania and Colorado. Let's get you hauling 45,000+ loads on them 2 lane, county maintained, roads with the 9% and 10% grades and plenty of twisties... Good job, driver. You didn't ditch the trailer, hit a pole, or kill a car. Good job.

[@christianlewis6962]

Went right by my house Arnald is STL.. grab a gear bro lol thats a wide road lol get in the mountains you will see a tight curvy road

[@teambeard8562]

Nice job on the back roads lol next time take 55 south to exit 185 hwy M barnhart much easier lol

[@disasterbadger3891]

I saw a CFI truck pass my house today in Texas thought it was Dave

[@josephelser6010]

I love the commentary

[@lasuzx]

Dave Dave Dave. Be a log trucker for a day. WOOHOOOOO

[@Bendigo1]

🤣🤣🤣 most guys wouldn't even last a day.

[@lasuzx]

@@Bendigo1 lmao

[@Bendigo1]

@@lasuzx get to a curve and the "road" literally dissapears because it drops down and cuts back 180 degrees at the same time.

[@lasuzx]

@@Bendigo1 yeah. Watch it be icy and fall into one of those deeeeeeeeeeep ditches

[@mathiaslarsen5163]

YES!! A NEW VIDEO!!!!!!

[@Mr.A.1776]

You are doing great Dave! Is great to see your videos and being witness to you progression. You are one fine driver and human being. I’m no super trucker but I’ll say this and hope everyone remembers, we always learned something new almost everyday even with 20+ years of experience, so let’s not be over confident. Keep them rolling brother!

[@corymcdermott5096]

Weird door to hit? I've seen college football stadiums smaller than that parking lot LOL.

[@scotthartgrove3316]

love the content Dave keep up the great work

[@Darklord-vq6jd]

11:51 that tank has QC on it it’s quality carriers a company in my state that my dad worked at sexy peterbuilt too

[@jerico80]

That peterbilt WAS quite nice!!

[@traviswoody1199]

Keep it trucking man you did good. Keep it between the lines brother.

[@randycorliss4262]

Love your videos, wish they were longer. Thanks for sharing parts of your life and your travels. Stay safe man.

[@jnwlovesJesus]

Honestly I’ve been watching your videos more and it’s making me even more excited to start when I finish school.

[@marcus436]

To be honest you should do a QnA but only when you have time lol

[@michael.g5055]

Cant wait tp start trucking

[@TruckingEvans]

Good driving Dave. The roads here in New Zealand are like that a majority of the time. Makes my job alot more enjoyable

[@noahthoresen-groth6567]

You should see the Norwegian roads! 😂😂😂

[@jeffhines73]

Whats louder my Jake or me running through your house lol

[@EZPeezy02]

LOL right like unless you want me to go through your house I suggest let me brake 😂😂

[@krismw1974]

@@EZPeezy02 That's hilarious!

[@gladiator7519]

Love that saying😂

[@okwhatdidyoudo]

I asked a cop that stopped me for the jake he said here's your ticket. I said I'll remember that if your wife and f*** kids pull out in front of me.

[@funwiththefamily9521]

Dave I drove a garage truck for six years in TN thru crap like that. You get used to it till it snows lol😅

[@kayleecoughlin4198]

I'm with Steinel.

[@jessehuss1484]

My birthday on Tuesday the 12th

[@marcus436]

Happy early birthday

[@Millennial_Republic]

Man these videos crack me up. Me and a friend I made at CDL school both watch you. If we pass on Tuesday we will go to CFI orientation. See you on the road.

[@RidingWithDave]

Awesome good luck to y’all!

[@Millennial_Republic]

Update: I meet my trainer Friday to hit the road! See you around!

[@OSheaShenanigans]

Come on CFI....’ol Dave need ‘ta get paid yo!

[@out_law_vinagre82]

I'm from ohio, some of the best scenery around

[@GetInTheCar16]

Man... We need a hour power video.

[@darrelsolomon3445]

Have you been to New Hampshire yet? If not the best time to go is the spring.. I loved going to New Hampshire when I was OTR.. I got went local running out of the port of savannah Ga

[@ramblingheart6625]

Dave that was pretty hairy great video

[@truckerbugBR549]

Ive drove for 14 years and you drove those little roads as good as I could have. Keep up the good work Driver..

[@sasukeuchiha6482]

Hi Dave

[@lucasw2880]

The truck driver in me says I hate these roads. The motorcycle rider in me says I love these roads, lol

[@jessehuss1484]

I seen a cfi truck on the highway where i live

[@amlvlogs8152]

I find it funny that the intro truck is a vnl and he drives a kw lol but good video as always

[@EZPeezy02]

The first video of his I wantched I was confused more surprised by that too

[@jacobdixon2980]

“oh no they’re running me”😂😂

[@roadrunner956]

If u think those roads are bad, or that yard was difficult place to load... maybe u should try first irish/british roads and business parks! 😂😂😂

[@RidingWithDave]

I’m sure things are tighter over there, then again ain’t y’all a little shorter? 48 right? But no this yard and back was easy, no problem with it

[@Murrayandrew3]

Arnold isnt at all the st louis people think about

[@marcusreece3020]

Hi dave great video I look forward to seeing you every day. peace bro ✌

[@robertbaynard4353]

Can I be one of your videos I would like to be a truck driver like you please make more videos please

[@pedrojimenez2039]

Just because I'm curious and don't know anything about trucks... is that an automatic semi truck ?

[@joshseegers636]

I SAW MY HOUSE lol that's awsome

[@joshseegers636]

You drove where I live

[@johnczukkermann3552]

Dave you've definitely made me want to become a trucker. Seems like an overall good time. Keep the great content comin!

[@Matts_Presentations]

I was a truck driver for 13 years. I stopped driving 14 years ago. If it was, then, as it is now I think I would, probably still be doing it. With phone apps, GPS, satellite images, and yes that dreaded E-Log, it seems much easier, now. I would have killed for 10 hours of break time as opposed to driving until I was dead tired, sleeping 4 hours and doing it all over again. Cutting edge technology, when I stopped driving, was the ability to fax your paperwork to the office to get a faster paycheck. Oh, but there are many memories, of being absolutely lost, missing the turn off, and needing to drive 20 miles to find a place to do a u-turn. Ahh, the memories. I'd say "go for it". Hell, I'm nearly 50 and I'm really thinking about going for it, too.

[@johnczukkermann3552]

@@Matts_Presentations damn sounds like youve got some amazing stories. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@RidingWithDave]

@@Matts_Presentations yeah I hear they ran you ragged back then. And the companies expected you to run multiple logs and “cheat” lol, it was just the unspoken rule. Wish I could have experienced it honestly but yeah I bet you ended up dog tired and sick of it after awhile. The 10 hour break is nice! Lol

[@Matts_Presentations]

@@RidingWithDave Fortunately, I never ran two log books. I wouldn't know how to, but most days I was running 4 to 8 hours ahead of it. My log book would catch up to me during those times I wasn't driving.

[@preziplier2145]

Hey Dave glad to see another video brother. Hope you’re having a good week man

[@citogonzalez1188]

Not a driver ,yet but love the video’s!

[@MalevolentHades1998]

Hope life is treating you good, Dave! Been watching since Bob Eats. Miss that damn channel and Bob but at least your still one here doing what you love. Keep on Trucking Buddy!

[@igormallmann8755]

this road looks a lot like the roads here where I live, in the south of Brazil. Do you believe? your videos are great, keep up the good work! a curiosity: in your opinion what is the best looking American truck?

[@Ol_red_beard_maintenance]

Ninja Dave I love the channel. I am not a trucker but it looks awesome Or at least you make it look awesome. I don’t know anything about trucking , do you own your truck or is it your company’s? I would love a q&a sometime . Keep up the good work and say safe.

[@RidingWithDave]

I’m a company driver so company truck.

[@Ldiaz935]

Awesome video dude btw what gps do you use?

[@markbridge5769]

Good darn we're the lot lizards 🦎 😎

[@RidingWithDave]

Ain’t seen a one since I been out here 😔

[@jacobgill4808]

Do any other truckers have trouble telling if you are going up or downhill when driving on curvy hilly roads at night...after a while I cant tell if Im going up or down if it wasnt for slowing down or speeding up and the engine sound

[@TruckerAvocado]

With the purchase of an atlas you get the free service of know exactly how to back at every warehouse. If you’d get one you would know.

[@juanda1995]

Trucking is sooo easy in the US!

[@floydjackson6742]

I'm from ST.Louis Dave

[@53slavicchildren62]

I've been driving for almost a year now and I never go faster than the posted speed for curves i'm unfamiliar with, usually i go a little slower. However I notice a lot of other drivers taking these turns much faster and I'm just wondering how the hell they don't flip.

[@crownvicnl]

1 minute ago! Keep haulin' Dave!

[@robertbaynard4353]

What's up dude

[@kingwoods4636]

Love your vids, keep it up brother.