WHAT ARE THESE PEOPLE THINKING?

[@franciscoppola1129]

Don’t sell yourself short driver, you did a great job backing in! That was a tight driveway. You are 100% correct about keeping your cool in tough spots. Be safe and God bless

[@G33RTJEH]

I agree, especially because she went in backwards on the off-hand side (so basically being on the outside of the turn, so having limited visibility on the inside, because the distance to the mirror is large) I've seen single trucks struggle with doing that while Dauminique had a trailer.

[@deview123]

People don’t look. They don’t use their heads. They think you’re supposed to look out for them. You should never doubt yourself

[@FJB-w4t]

For me, the best parts of your videos are watching you back up. You have definitely a talent in your hands.

[@mikeworkman3593]

This is what I was thinking. Watching truckers back up at my job(FDDA 25 years), some of those guys have no business in a truck. The only ones you see with real skill are the wrecker drivers, backing up a full tractor and trailer, the whole thing with the wreck is over 100 ft long.

[@mikeloveless-wn3tf]

You are definitely a better driver than most of the drivers I work with.

[@kenellis8353]

That question that you asked the construction worker was HILARIOUS!!!

[@mike18421]

We are our own worst critics. You are a great driver and your skills are amazing.

[@mikeymopar1171]

After 32 years of being an operator We all have a job to do, and we have to get along. And that's why I like your KZbin channel so I can get the perspective of a truck driver and what they go through in a day

[@emellina1]

Great job, period. The blind back ups are challenging, even more so on tight roads. Your skills are right on.

[@jimbruneau6769]

Gotta Love backing in off a narrow street on the blind side with traffic coming in both directions, with the 4 wheelers in such a hurry in their important lives that they have to go around you! All in a days work...

[@steverzepecki500]

Agree Jim, I drove 48' trailers downtown Chicago, I was lucky, both tractor & trailer were single axle 😮 Blindside a 45' wide door down a ramp to the basement 2 floors down. Double drop & hook. Teamsters #731. 15yrs

[@Fat2010Bob]

Question.....why is the front of your trailer so long? Please excuse my ignorence. Lol

[@appleberrycherry658]

I used to be a truck driving instructor back in the 80's and I can say with 100% confidence that you would have made me proud to have been one of my students. As far as shifting goes you always select the gear for the application or upcoming application. As far as using the clutch goes it is personal preference. I have always gone by it's cheaper to replace a clutch than a transmission, but so long as you are able to match RPM to road speed to proper gear selection it's just fine. Enjoy your videos...keep'em coming!

[@alvinsterk2918]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with having to pull up once or twice. I still did it after 40 plus years 😂😅😂

[@Wawalsh1234]

Your shifting skills are better than 90% of truckers. No strain on the transmission whatsoever. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

[@mikeworkman3593]

Over 25 years of repairing and road testing about every type of heavy over the road type of vehicle, I've never seen a driver that is hard on their transmission. In fact it's normally the opposite, where you're on a test drive, you're watching a laptop, and you need the driver to be giving it 100 percent load to try and find an issue and they are babying everything. About like 90 plus percent of dumps nowadays have auto transmissions anyways. It's rare to find a manual anymore, esp in a fleet. People just can't drive sticks so they buy them where any driver can just get in them and go. Usually it's the over the road tractors with sleeper cabs that have sticks(and even then they will be manual matics have the time, or they'll have some type of top 2 auto shift for passing. I'm sure that it something that is phased out now though.) I left FDDA in the fall of 2018 and work for the government, but if anything there are probably even more automatics out there. Usually people go with sticks for durability, although Allisons are pretty tough nowadays.

[@Supernumerary]

I heard that Daum can’t drive an automatic. 😅

[@webefree3125]

Try a KW wit a Cummins and a 18spd........Try to Recover, I had more than one owner ask Me how I do it, they couldn't, I watched as if We were in a QUAD BOX and they missed a shift, Stop & start all over again.....LOL!

[@mikeworkman3593]

@@webefree3125 Does that have the split shift?

[@Mrbfgray]

Some obese armchair idiot says otherwise.

[@PeteWilliams-sb7nf]

It's great to see a truck driver as good and professional as you are,keep it going and really enjoy the videos.

[@DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver]

Thanks, will do!

[@paulprobst7728]

​@@DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver and your shifting sounds smooth as silk to me! 😊 Go get 'em!! 😂

[@BlackCloud82]

From a non-prof driver I have to agree. just from listening to the audio I haven't heard more than a couple of missed shifts with grinding gears. When she's driving, talking to camera, etc. she doesn't look down at stick or break her dialogue, she just does it apparently like a 'Dauminique automatic'. @@paulprobst7728

[@flatworm00]

You are a great truck driver and don't let anyone tell you anything different. I, as a retired over the road truck driver, think you are in the top 5%!

[@Warrior1_]

Hell yeah man respect thanks for trucking

[@brianlloyd4822]

21:20 hrs. Great vlog young lady!! Be proud, a small part of the population ,,can do what you DO!!! You have skills, and it shows..Be safe out there...

[@waynemacmillan8838]

U R driving is A++ and in 81 when I started Class A (Canadian CDL) using the only gears U needed was called progressive and promoted as the most fuel efficient,less driveline & tire wear way to drive . Keep lookin up

[@kellykonoske91]

Your absolutely right in your shifting tecnique. Every body will get comfortable with what gear they need to use in a situation, or weight. And those who dont figure it out...maybe should seek out an automatic! Take care. Todd the retired trucker.

[@NoName-vj5rs]

You amaze me with your driving skills,but mostly your calm ,cool and collected approach to difficult situations 😉😊

[@DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver]

Thanks! 😃

[@donald8354]

I like your statement. Best wishes.

[@alkennedy1124]

The sound of the kitty cat, Is so sweet and beautiful, I absolutely love it , thank you for the good memories of good ol days for me hearing the sweet sound love it thanks BigAl

[@reneprovencher8395]

Yes the sound of this truck is music to my ears!!!!

[@arkansas1336]

With your driving skills you'll never be out of work unless you choose to be! Thanks for the video of an actual 'super trucker'!

[@wallytimmins356]

Jeez your truck sounds nice Daum. And your reverse skills with that long reach astound me. Been driving 58 years this summer, the last 25 super B's all in Canada. So, when I say your backing kills are exhalent, it means something, I think. Happy birthday to Bobby. How's he and his baby white truck doing.? Be safe and hope your health is getting better.

[@jimmckenzie9324]

Nikki you never cease to amaze me with your maneuvering all of that length of your truck and trailer particularly when backing into such tight driveways and dump spots despite the obstacles even when they are on a blind side. You "rock" Nikki..

[@KevinF-yl5mz]

I heard you mention Woodinville. I'm retired now, but I was the Senior Inspector for AECOM on a couple of paving projects in Woodinville back a few years ago. Winery Hill Road and I think, if I recall, 175th. I think you may have hauled some hot mix on those jobs because you sure look familiar. Great video today, Dauminique! Super job backing that beast up down that narrow street and without flaggers, too! I subscribed and look forward to more fun! Be careful. Take care.

[@michaeltorgerson3903]

There is a lot of men that cannot back up as good as you can. Awesome job!

[@DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver]

Thanks!

[@steverzepecki500]

You drive better backwards then some drive forward. 😂 lol Keep up the good work young lady. I'm retired 35 yrs OTR, Local, Marines, Teamsters #731.

[@MrJokkoma]

You have the driving skill that just solves problems as they comes on the way, its only the limits of the equipment you have to deal whit, that's the kind of drivers everyone whants to hire but only a few get. Greetings from Sweden.

[@RuggedArtistry]

Your ability to back up that pup trailer are AMAZING!

[@randypnunn]

after driving for 42 years everything you could haul i for one think you are exceptional love your attitude you rock thanks for the great video keep up the good work driver

[@harvey604journeyman8]

Having driven everything from 10 wheelers to 18 wheelers, on and off hwy. ( retired now) your skills (shiting/backing up/gear selection/road speed), attitude (calm/calculated/with humour) and work ethic Dauminiqe is second to none. Don't sell yourself short. I would have been happy to turn and burn with you anywhere. Keep the shiny side up, be safe from sunny Sooke Vancouver Island BC.😎

[@overdriveeagle]

I am in over the road trucker for 45 years and counting, and I just want to tell you that I admire your tenacity, and the good attitude that you seem to always have! You do an amazing job! I’m driving in the state of Maine at the moment, but I live in Canada. Keep up the good work.!

[@alkennedy1124]

And as we fans of old on your ch,, these guys probably don’t know that you were a project manager for the whole construction it, thanks sites over at Pelleco 😅❤I love thanks

[@rickebberson3830]

I think you are doing an awesome job blind siding that trailer into that road. There are a lot of drivers that couldn't do it

[@jamesmckoy8052]

Alot of 4 wheel drivers that pull that off in 2 attempts

[@alkennedy1124]

Happy Birthday Bobby nice day in your life as we are blessed to have you two here , thanks BigAl California

[@davefuelling7955]

I totally agree with you about shifting intuitively, a good driver knows their vehicle and what gear is best for the conditions. I have only owned three vehicles in my life (I'm 69) with automatic transmissions, and two of them because a manual transmission was not available, the third I was told that it was a stick and when I went to look at it, it was an auto but I liked it so much that I went ahead and bought it. I have only changed a clutch once. I swapped a 440 for the 383 that was in my '68 Roadrunner and figured since I had the engine out it made sense to put in a new clutch. If you know how to drive you don't wear out parts.

[@kellykonoske91]

"Just give me 20 to 30 seconds! Thats all I ask!" Dont know how many times I thought that while backing in somewhere. Good job. Todd Konoske the retired trucker.

[@jimturpin6200]

GOOD JOB BACKING THOSE TRILERS IN TIGHT SPOT GOOD JOB YOUNG LADY PROUD OF YOU🥰🥰🥰

[@thomasrogers4201]

My dad was a trucker for years, and like you he never use clutch other than stopping and starting. He said if RPMS are correct no clutch is needed. Love your videos. Just keep on truckin!!!

[@SternDrive]

I'm a 48 year long haul driver who recently switched to local gravel. You passed all the tests. Your shifting is excellent. Looks like floating. And you backed on your blind side three times ! You pass! Much respect.

[@DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver]

Thanks 👍

[@phil9530]

I love this woman she not only handles her truck and trailer like a boss but she even matches her nails to her sweat shirt (she is beautiful as well 😊)

[@michaelboler4611]

You are one of the best dump truck drivers that I have ever seen in my life I hope you have a wonderful mother's day God bless you

[@peterstevens6555]

I thought ya was taking a selfie when ya were talking out candle sticks, we call them here in New Zealand Cones.

[@reneprovencher8395]

Don’t ever think that you are not a damn good truck driver. I’ve been both, equipment operator and dump truck driver. It truly is learned and a gift! Yeah, some people should never be operators of anything! 🤣😂. Your good!!! 😀😃I’m 75, and I’ve seen drivers in their 50’s that sucked! 🤣😂

[@waymonhutto2274]

You are a great blind side backer. Don't ever let anyone tell you that you arent.

[@DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver]

Thanks!

[@alkennedy1124]

@@DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDrivertop notch, best on the KZbin trucking vlogs , stop saying you not the best, because if your not you are close, and I love that kitty cat sounds and the smooth operation and backing and shifting thanks BigAl California your as good as I am and I am a real real good shifter and backing and taking care of my equipment last 2 to 300,000 miles longer than the next man/ woman, good job

[@paullywog7]

Excellent backing up skill and you made that turn.

[@myronjohnson6799]

Former heavy equipment here. Thumbs up on everything you're doing, along with right attitude.

[@alkennedy1124]

Yes the pile of gravel being dumped,,, over ran the top of the tailgate and sat on it,,thanks beautiful, good job BigAl California

[@bobbyv5143]

I am in agreement with the other posts saying, "you are a very good truck driver"! You do not mistreat the truck or equipment. I am fascinated with your skills dealing with the trailer both loading and unloading. I have learned a lot from watching you work. Thanks for taking us along.

[@RandyLetellier-bu9eq]

You're a great driver, but what I like the most is you pointing out all of the crap that truck drivers have to put up with. Thank you. You're very patient.

[@troydaigle1260]

You are doing great. It's not everyday that we see such beautiful truck drivers. Way to go sister.

[@dansbrown1313]

Hello Dauminique (Nikki), I worked for CP Transport in Vancouver, Unloading and reloading trailers on RO RO passenger ferries and barges and you could easily fit in doing that. You're an awesome driver!

[@davepoulton7530]

Love ur skills, im just an Australian free range chicken farmer, and i watch truck driver's on the farm all the time, you are amazing

[@kevincorbin6273]

I’ve been in construction for 45 years and I can say that you’re an excellent operator

[@calebosterman3075]

Your driving skills are on point ma'am. Coming from a landscaper's point of view, a dump truck driver with the skills and attitude that you have is invaluable.

[@Alleycatthegadite]

A real truck driver can both skip gears and float gears. Your doing great.

[@isaacfehr5448]

It is great to hear you being so upbeat and positive

[@dennisbelles9236]

Listen, all these people who critique your driving or shifting, are not there with you. Yes it's easy to watch your videos and say," oh, I would do that different, or you should do this that way". But the truth is, you do things the way you do because they work for you. And as far as you blind side backing into that job site, I'll just say this, I don't care who you are or how long you been driving, blind side backing is always THE hardest backing you will ever do! And girl, from what I've seen, you nailed it every time. 👍👍👍

[@bobwhite9873]

Another great video Daum, your attitude and skill are commendable. 👍

[@alkennedy1124]

This job has tons of gravel, why so much , you would think they are blacktopping it or concrete, wow , good for you ,load after load, thanks BigAl California

[@TruckerMikee]

You are amazing. I love woman in Trucking. I know your husband is proud of what you do. I was proud when my wife got her class A and we became a team. That guy on the motorcycle would of heard my mouth. But great job young lady. Stay safe and keep the rubber down.

[@raymondg5402]

I am new to your channel, but I love the content. I have driven tractor trailers for many, many years and you NEVER need to use a clutch after take-off, and you do not need to catch every gear if it's not needed, and I have never damaged a transmission or clutch. In my opinion, anybody making such a statement hasn't been driving very long.

[@maxschimminger1553]

You do a fantastic job my better half drives a dump truck and I hear what she goes through she has been driving for 43 year's and still loves what she does I drive cross country I'd like to get out there were you live and meet you and your husband I really enjoy watching your channel just like fsc your good people. Keep up the great work 👍

[@LundRebel]

Every truck driver i know skips gears. You do you. No clutch 👍 You handle that truck very well. Confident woman❤

[@1tombensky]

I am so amazed at your driving skills. I drive a 26' box truck a few times a month. I can barely back it into a lined parking spot in a half empty lot!

[@tedkulinna9093]

Easy and natural to skip and/or float,when you drive the same vehicle all the time. You and the vehicle learn to "talk" to each other. lol

[@BlackCloud82]

Dauminique, as a non-dump truck driver, I believe your shifting and backing skills have been honed pretty good. You do both without thinking. kudos. Addition: I worked on Teletype machines, computers and more. and sometimes things just don't make sense. I found that taking a lunch break, or even leaving and coming back tomorrow solved a lot of problems. So, I agree, that driver leaving for a bit allowed for some mellowing out before trying it again.

[@chrislucas2243]

It's good to see another woman truck driver out there. I enjoy hearing how much u love your dump truck. I thought that cute that u call that the B.S job

[@farmerbill6855]

You throw that rig around very well. As for the traffic, block the road and make them wait. Pretty hard to believe they have you blindsiding off of that two lane without a flagger. I'd be doing it but there'd be no end to the bitching. Mad respect for you. Shiny side up!

[@Shoulders65]

WOW!! Such Natural Talent. I envy You on Your Skills. Great Job!!

[@georgesherman5345]

That's a loooong way to back uphill. You've obviously "been there done that", before. Excellent job!! I would love to see the expressions on the workers faces when they watch you back in, and then realize.....OH MY GOD,,,,IT"S A LADY DRIVER!! HA HA!!!

[@deancartwright9784]

Just found your site today and I am a Fan. Situational Awareness and Mirrors. They are the Keys to the Kingdom. Used to drive from the mid 70's until early 2000's. Most of the time was Pete's with a frame on 28ft flatbed and two 32ft flatbed trailers. I used to be able to do a respectable job of backing them loaded in a straight line, a couple of hundred feet, easy. You are quite special!!!

[@jaysartori9032]

I love driving along with you, I love construction vehicles I have and I always will. You did a great job backing up in and out of treafic.

[@michaelneilsonsr5309]

You do an awesome job backing your rig. I don't drive a big rig but I do pull several size trailers. And when backing people do get impatient. The other day I had to parallel park my truck and trailer to unload. Not to pat myself on the back did in one shot but I am only 40' long. 🎉.

[@jb98331]

backing up that kind of hill takes fine throtle control. gotta keep enough power but not so much the tires spin. if you wind engine up as soon as one tire slip you just digg a hole. not enough power and you stall. just the right amount so a tire can scratch but engine will not run off and cause tires to dig. you do awesome at just the right amount of power. we can hear it in the exhuast.

[@keithharden7844]

You did an excellent job with backing. The only other person I know of That can do that is myself but I'm retired now.

[@marcushuisman283]

You shift perfectly don't worry about what other people think anyway 😊love the videos

[@markjanssens5484]

Well done and with great patience!

[@jstil444]

You are one talented young lady! Thank you for the videos, more people should see your videos so that they can see your perspective on the situation and not pull those dumb moves.

[@pauldillinger2286]

You are a very amazing truck driver and mom and wife. Just so amazing. Im so proud of you. Just to here you talk about the way you shift a 18 speed and just a professional driver that loves her truck and job makes you a bad ass woman. A hell of a lot of men cant do what you do. Your just so freaking amazing. Be proud of how amazing you are girl. Happy birthday Bobby.

[@psg6314]

I drove a 21 speed hevy haul truck and I always skipped gears depending how heavy I was great job backing off the two lane the contractors should have a flagger to help with the traffic

[@noahmiller1655]

U are on point ever time u sure do know your truck backin that thing up like nobody's business your clutchin is great it blows my mind watching u do your thing its clean git amazing control goid job little lady ❤❤❤

[@rickysmith8432]

Hi Nikki your reverse Skills are Top-Notch, Better than most Truckers.

[@williecollins5833]

A cool head makes for a skilled driver,this is a similar manoeuvre cattle trucks use,to unload drag trailers into pins at markets,thanks for bringing us along!

[@postersm7141]

37:19 this sounds like somebody who cares about their equipment, or possibly owns their own truck :-) As a business owner in the medical field, not that that’s a relevant, you have a business owners mindset! I wish I knew a lot more about trucks but when you started talking about the transmission I thought it was a Eaton 10 speed transmission split shift but I guess I was wrong. That’s so cool she knows how to double clutch and she knows how to float the gears! That’s a true truck, driver right there. As a 53-year-old male I operate lots of equipment, including motorcycles. I would love to learn from someone like her how to actually drive a truck!

[@markbivens277]

I know I wouldn't do as good of a job like you did,I just don't know why there isn't any flag guys out there! Love your videos.😉

[@pritchardhall]

A driver that pulls up is a safe driver. It's not a competition. Great job.

[@anil42518]

Almost every vehicle I drive (pick up Mack Renault Nissan Volvo Mitsubishi dump & tractor unit) I don't use clutch to shift gears & I've never damage anything, one more thing Im a heavy equipment mechanic!!! It's all about UNDERSTANDING the unit your operating.... please tell Bobby I wish him a happy birthday & take care dauminique and see you on the next video....

[@jaygreentree4394]

Dang you got that guy good lol. I never took you for a funny sarcastic lady but now I know and I like you even more.

[@DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver]

haha

[@jimmyrowell2831]

You're doing a fine job I know lots of guys can't drive as good as you

[@jamescumbo1928]

Daum the guy that is dishing on you about your shifting is only jealous that you shifting better than him. Not everyone everyone does it the same way. You do what works for you and your truck. If you were constantly having transmission problems then yes you are doing something wrong. You don't have transmission problems and you shift very smoothly without grinding gears. I got to where I didn't use the clutch like you. I see a lot of these drivers shifting on flat ground that make the cab just about twist one tire off the ground because they don't know how to shift. So keep doing what you do and ignore them beautiful lady. Happy birthday BOBBY.

[@raymondbradley6788]

Good job, Dauminique👍👍👍

[@steveallred1179]

Blindside backing always sucks. You did fine Niqi.

[@carldrexler7883]

You’re absolutely right, use the gear that’s needed . These guys that shift all through the gears when they’re empty or even on flat ground don’t make any sense or splitting the top gears on flat ground or going down grade is just a waste of time and fuel. You Know How to drive a truck. YOU are a truck driver take it from me I drove trucks for over 54 years before retiring 😉

[@sammy19894]

Same thing in Florida happen to me the other day, you got it ur such an amazing driver❤

[@dennisIssenhuth]

You are an amazing driver who handles your rig as though it is much smaller, shorter than it is. Love your videos.

[@littleshopintheshed]

Totally agree with you. I enjoy working with the operators, and trying to make myself better. Its nice when they don't get pissed just by seeing my truck. They always say " your so happy, and not grumpy like others" What's to be grumpy about?? I'm Driving a dump truck, and I love it, and trying very hard to remove the stigma of " just another dumb truck driver"

[@stevejorden7087]

From a driver to a driver,,you are doing better then most out there..no worries .

[@TheItinerantCraftsman]

Having run construction sites myself (and seeing all those contractors by the road on your first dump) I never let a truck I ordered - back up unassisted when I have myself or crew present. Not that I needed to assist any driver, but just stopping traffic so the driver can do their job. Yeah, I know those guys were on another project, but as a former driver, I’ve stopped to assist a truck backing up even when it’s not my job. Just driver to driver courtesy. I’ll tell ya, I’d be sweating backing up that rig on that road. Nice job.

[@patrickratchford7026]

Hey happy birthday Bobby. Girl you’re a great great caring driver. You have a great calm voice for telling us what you are doing and the conditions you have to work. Again enjoy your video’s.

[@DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver]

Thanks so much

[@terrywalker4733]

Nothing’s wrong with your driving, you do a great job. Stay Safe.

[@jjfreight-trains]

Hello, we enjoy watching you drive, the both of us sitting at the bench, here in Australia. We have watched all this video and after the 4 or 5 loads, we are knocking off for the night to. Driving our bar stools at the kitchen bench! Love your style of driving, if it works for you.....nice truck. Amazing how long the trailer drawbars are there as opposed to here.

[@odanereid6270]

I appreciate your experience, and I definitely learned a few things about trucking 🚚

[@ricknapora5499]

Wow and Momy has the baby with her My lord what a lady,god bless u gurl.