I enjoyed this video so much ! I'm disabled now , but I used to run most states East to Texas. And North to Michigan out of Ga. My home in Rome, Ga. But had to leave trucking. My back and knees were getting too bad. Now just getting a small check from SSI. But still wish I could drive again. Your video touched me, so close to home. I might not be physically able but I still dream. GOD Bless and Keep you safe. Devil Stomper here! .
As a South Carolina native its always nice to watch you treck up and down snowy hills and terrain like that. Love the scenery, the purring volvo engine, and the commentary. Thank you for all you do mike. Its always fun riding shotgun.
It must require a lot of patience to do your job. Something I lack. I love these snow videos the most. With the sound of the engine, wipers wiping, blinker blinking and your voice...it puts me to sleep more than any ASMR. Thanks, Mike, for taking the time to make these videos. God bless and keep safe.
I'm impressed by your patience. Even when the super spazz hit you with his flood light, you just stayed calm and waited for your opportunity to start passing again.
I really admire all the men and women who drive these rigs and deliver goods across the country in all kinds of weather. I couldn't do it! Thank you,truckers!
Finally someone who understands momentum in the context of driving. That was a fun video to watch! Those of you with dash cameras, keep in mind that almost all cameras fail to record plate numbers of nearby vehicles when driving at night. If you have any intent of actually reporting someone, you need to read the plate number out-loud for the camera.
I hate driving in snow, you make it look so routine. Great videos,Thanks for keeping our country going. If it weren't for drivers like you out every day and night risking your lives we could not enjoy all the comforts we have at home.. Thanks and stay safe
First off I want to thank you for all your videos. You inspired me to drive. I like how you don't get on here complaining about everything you just make driving an adventur. For the longest time i'd go home from my factory job and watched your videos just about everyday, I've been driving for 8 months now and whenever I see a quality truck I look for the hanging chicken in the window. Don't be surprised one day if you get a holler from me on the radio.
I've nevet seen so much snow on that part of the freeway between Cedar City and St. George. Definitely unusual and you are brave. Keep up the great driving and commentary. Enjoy it immensely!
Sir Mike !!!! Great run !!! Yepper !!! Gots to be on your toes for the ones that want you to be in their mirrors instead of getting out of the way !!!! Ain't just a WESTERN thing either !!! Enjoyed the ride & ""KEEP IT SAFE""!!!
I'm not enteirly sure what you were doing wrong when the pickup blocked you, as you know more than me, with good snow tyres and in fresh snow, sometimes the best grip can be found in the white stuff. Great videos.
Go for snow we been watching your channel mike and I wanted to say this is awesome what you do I traded my dreams for the open road to raise my kids while my wife served 20 years in the army maybe one day I’ll be able to drive but until then I can ride along with you on your trips thanks for all do delivering products all over the states what up truck drivers America would stop and a lot of people don’t realize that keep on Truckin brother I’ll always be haters out there keep doing what you love to do
The thing that bothers me at almost 70 years of age is....despite that FACT that Trucking is ESSENTIAL to this or any nation....I hurt me to see how the business has been treated...and the reputation of the truck driver is diminished. We used to be Urban Legends. People used to trust us to help them drive on the highway in bad weather. When I was 6...my father followed the various trucks going east, all night, all the way to Boston on family vacation. Don't ask me how I remember that. That was 1960........be well.........
Love watching you drive. Learning from you eventhough I'm just an old four wheeler. Have a nephew and a close friends who are truckers. Don't stop teaching people how to drive. Before watching you, I didn't know what a lineator was. Stay safe out there. Peace! Old Georgia girl where the ice gets ya
I spent a lot of years and trucks but never had to deal with the weather so much man I can't pull myself away once I start riding with you and it's like I can't understand why because I ready to have a heart attack before the videos over LOL. You're a good driver thanks for sharing your vids
4:24am, I have a cup of hot tea and dessert so excited to ride shotgun in the snowy conditions. Pass 'em on the right....what a jerk turning on their YELLOW lights....Now Mike I have never yelled so much at a darn screen as I did this morning ...Thanks Mountain Man Mike
There are some strange people out there. One afternoon I was in Virginia going through the hills and there was a guy in the left lane keeping pace with a semi doing exactly 65 mph in a 70 mph zone. He was driving a little pickup truck with a cap on the back and he would not let anyone pass. Anytime someone would get up on him he would throw his flashers on and start bobbing and weaving acting spastic. Well, after about 10 mi of that crap I had had enough and I know it's one of the biggest no-nos but I passed the guy on the shoulder of the road just to get by him, the guy was flipping me off and acting like he was out of his mind when I went by him. I don't know what's the matter with some people. And it was a nice clear sunny day like 80° so I don't know what his problem was.
I moved out of the states 8 years ago to South America. I take public transportation, but I still miss my little PT Cruiser. I so enjoy these videos because I feel as though I'm in the front seat.
Geez that was scary, but you are so calm Mike. I love watching your videos, they are awesome and I really enjoy seeing the different scenery across the various states. Watching from Brisbane, Australia, stay safe and keep them coming.🇦🇺❤🤍💙🇺🇲
man oh man was i ever glad to see wet roads!!!! Only took 3 times to watch all this video. Seems like we were in the snow for HOURS!!! I don't think Mike has another video with so much snow and cars all over the road, but looking back Jan 25 was a huge snow system all over the southwest and in the mountains of CA also. Whew!! Now get to Las Vegas and do this all over again until you get it right. Always lots of fun. The only other one where i was more nervous was climbing the narrows on Vail Pass and gettting around that other trailer. Thanks for the ride, Mike. Be safe. See ya
This drive showed your experience, your true ability, your skills. IN ACTION. thanks Mike for sharing. Weather man is saying New York 8/12 inches tomorrow night Feb.1 we well see . TAKE CARE MIKE
Those who don't love God are missing out on a good thing I'm not here to preach I'm just saying it's all your choice But however you Don't know what you're missing When it comes to serving Christ.
My whole working career as an electrician I thought about how nice it would be to be in a truck that’s warm in the winter cool in the summer there’s only one thing about driving a big rig that always kept me back that’s big cities and bad weather I don’t know how you drive that truck through all those snow covered mountains you have me on the edge of my seat I’ll tell you one thing that your channel definitely does it gives more respect to the guys drive in those big rigs you be safe keep the tours coming
As you drove, I sat and stitched along with a cuppa hot tea and lots of prayers. This mtnmawmaw saw a lot of DA's out there and may have muttered a few things in amongst my prayers. Stay safe out there truckers and thanks for delivering the goods.
You truly are one in a million out there on these treacherous interstates with drivers whom shouldn't be on the road. It wasn't 'til you got into the actual right lane & pointed out the mile markers to the right, that I realized those drivers were in the middle of the road! In hopes you get some much needed rest after this is over. Peace be with you as well Mike.
I've had a flat dropping down into Beaver NB, driver side, 12 inches slushy snow. I was in shorts and flip flops. I was cover with snow after changing to limp into beaver. Awful lol
Buenos días me recuerda Salt Lake allá estuve de vacaciones pero por la pandemia me tuve que regresar y me recuerda a mi padre que también fue conductor pero de autobuses de pasajeros en México. Con el conocí casi todo México saludos y cuídate mucho
Hi Mike, ☺, that was a frustrating journey whith all them road hogs, you must have the patience of a saint, lol, and 100% faith in your truck , see ya on the next one mate, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart.uk.
P.S, I used to drive a high vehicle which also had $WD, so spent a LOT of time here in NZ driving the Otago/Souhland areas during the depth of many a winter's night in which I encountered many a snow storm, or EXCEEDINGLY THICK "pea-soup" fog. After driving for many years previous with a car with roof mounted high-beam driving lights, I can attest to the difference they make, when falling water/snow or dense fog is about. Even during the day when the sunlight is obscured. TURNING OFF, the main vehicle lights that are producing a glare into the inclement weather BETWEEN your eyes and the road, having a set of MUCH higher mounted driving lights (or as I later fitted, bright yellow fog lamps) - having the LIGHT higher above me, meant I could easily see the road and everything off to each side, a WHOLE HEAP EASIER, and further away, than trying to view anything through low mounted fog lights - or even through low mounted dip/mains. The problem being in most instances being that you do NOT need to have a reflection bouncing back from anything between you and the ground, which occurs when the lights are partway between your "height" and the road, so - consider mounting "high-on-cab" driving lights (good for clear weather long haul driving) that can be operated completely independently of your main headlights (either dip or main beams), so that when you encounter VERY HEAVY/DENSE fog & snowfalls (even heavy rain/sleet), you can LIGHT-UP the overhead falling crap, which will in turn bounce the glare back down onto the road, and not UP into your eyes. Try it, you may like it as much as I did. Plus on a clear night, having lights mounted high above, removes all those nasty DARK dips in the road ahead, as you will never be higher than the lights.
When the two trucks passed you about 32:00, I thought they might have 4 wheel drive as you had suggested earlier, and remembered my electric 4-wheel drive option on my 150 Ford. In snow conditions like this, I preferred two wheel drive to make steering easier and independent of the driving wheels. I could use the throttle to keep the rear behind me and a light input on the steering to keep the front aimed straight without power over-ride. When the throttle and steering were combined, the steering suffered. When the driving wheels slipped, they all slipped and an offroad excursion resulted as did the pickup at 36:01. I, too, preferred the deeper snow for steering control. My Mustang tires are too wide for good snow control, so I stay home now, and enjoy the snow driving with you, riding shotgun. All the best to you and I'll see you at the creek.
Hi Mike Richard from PRESTON UK. Some great sights in US of A you have us thro, all of which I am never likely into see. But what a trucker. Great ride. Ever been to Topeka in Kansa? Only place I have been to sorting faulty machinery for Dunlop truck tyres. They are colossal.
It's very obvious you are an amazing truck driver. Not sure how many year's of experience, but I would have been gripping the seat, my feet bracing the floor and you would hear a peep out of a very talkative woman like myself when you had to pass the road hog's and some of the truckers with less experience and skill. The rest of the trip was great. I always loved driving in the snow. Never had any problems with rear wheel drive. And nothing beats a stick in the snow. Way more control. Have an awesome trip. Love hearing your commentary great tips too. Later.
#57 Good morning, Mike. I'm having my cup of coffee and watching this video. I noticed how you complained about the Wind Shield Wipers; on board ship, we had Window Spinners (Denny Brown Co.) that spin at high speed, throwing off the water and giving a clear view of what's ahead. Maybe some should be installed on the big rigs? Anyway you have shown some patience behind the wheel.
as im finally settling in to watch this at 1am est,,,we are expecting a big snowstorm here in the northeast with 12-14 inches of heavy snow and wind gusts to 45mph..just starting light now..going to last into tues morn/afternoon...heaviest supposed to be mon noon to about 10pm...good times! not a fan of blizzard like conditions possible lol...but at least i dont have to go anywhere :)
What a night? Shows where your snow driving experience comes in to play here. Hope you had no mishaps getting to your destination. Just wondering if you had snow chains on like in a previous ride. Or do you only use them in certain places and road conditions? Anyway great journey...thanks for uploading.
Hi Mike: In the snowstorm, you have the advantage of height. I miss my Dodge B-300 van w/ the oversized rubber in the snow.. A touch more anti-freeze in the wiper fluid like rubbing alcohol. Much enjoy your night driving, especially in the snow. best to you in 2021.
Hey Mike. Thanks for showing what the PRO's Do while passing the amateurs who are only in it for the Bucks. Experience Always Wins as long as the 4 wheeler's respect the 18 wheelers. PEACE!
Seen you on the berm I knew you where there for traction. I have done that myself many times and on the roads with gravel on the sides I would drive on that. Yes people should not slow down going up hill that your speed up. THanks for a great video
great video! and, wow...... looks like a very frustrating drive - some real idiots out there. and the 2 pickups in particular - what a couple of A-holes. i'm always impressed with your patience.
Thanks Mike, Not only for doing what you do,, but for showing us. Safe travels. Take it easy on other people, they are just stupid, they are. Central California Watching
Exactly! those people do not realize that they are just making things even more unsafe by piling up in a big group like that and then only using one lane. I just made a comment above, yesterday I was coming out of the Cleveland area and it was coming down pretty good but not that bad and there was a cop trying to keep everyone at 20 miles per hour which was ridiculous it wasn't even that bad and everyone was piled up together in a big group which makes things even worse. I eventually got around everyone and was able to do 45 mph safely and then quickly got out of the snow and it became clear going west. They think by controlling the speed and keeping everyone piled up like that is safe and yet it's the other way around it's a recipe for disaster I have 28 years of driving with no accidents or tickets and it's because I try to stay away from big groups and just stay in the right lane and mind my own business.
Fogged up a bit on jump seat side & over a bit to the driver side windshield. I drove through there 12/28/2020, similar condition that you've got. My defrost wasn't working hardly at all, same outside temp range and it was no fun, let me tell you! I got through without incident though there were accidents all around me in that area. . You had a crazy situation there! What the hell is that (I guess) LEO type doing?! Good! Out in front. Damn, you're a good man behind the wheel and more. Stay safe Mountain Man Mike. It aint easy some days, eh?
I enjoyed this video so much ! I'm disabled now , but I used to run most states East to Texas. And North to Michigan out of Ga. My home in Rome, Ga. But had to leave trucking. My back and knees were getting too bad. Now just getting a small check from SSI. But still wish I could drive again. Your video touched me, so close to home. I might not be physically able but I still dream. GOD Bless and Keep you safe. Devil Stomper here! .
As a South Carolina native its always nice to watch you treck up and down snowy hills and terrain like that. Love the scenery, the purring volvo engine, and the commentary. Thank you for all you do mike. Its always fun riding shotgun.
It must require a lot of patience to do your job. Something I lack. I love these snow videos the most. With the sound of the engine, wipers wiping, blinker blinking and your voice...it puts me to sleep more than any ASMR. Thanks, Mike, for taking the time to make these videos. God bless and keep safe.
I'm impressed by your patience. Even when the super spazz hit you with his flood light, you just stayed calm and waited for your opportunity to start passing again.
yea that patience is what's make a difference
I really admire all the men and women who drive these rigs and deliver goods across the country in all kinds of weather. I couldn't do it! Thank you,truckers!
Finally someone who understands momentum in the context of driving. That was a fun video to watch!
Those of you with dash cameras, keep in mind that almost all cameras fail to record plate numbers of nearby vehicles when driving at night. If you have any intent of actually reporting someone, you need to read the plate number out-loud for the camera.
Good point David! 🤔🤗
Your level of confidence and patience is amazing! Stay safe!!
I certainly was glad you were driving!
Yeah. My shoulders and neck would be so knotted up having to drive in that.
Me too!
Great to be back in the snow with our Mountain Man Mike. Always enjoy Riding Shotgun. Thankyou ✌
I hate driving in snow, you make it look so routine. Great videos,Thanks for keeping our country going. If it weren't for drivers like you out every day and night risking your lives we could not enjoy all the comforts we have at home.. Thanks and stay safe
Mike , these are the video's that are the best to watch . Driving in the mountains , in the snow ....it's cool to watch .
All those vehicles tailgating each other is a recipe for disaster in the snow !!
First off I want to thank you for all your videos. You inspired me to drive. I like how you don't get on here complaining about everything you just make driving an adventur. For the longest time i'd go home from my factory job and watched your videos just about everyday, I've been driving for 8 months now and whenever I see a quality truck I look for the hanging chicken in the window. Don't be surprised one day if you get a holler from me on the radio.
These are the best videos to watch. I look forward to every video posted. Much better than watching TV.
I agree i was hooked today watching his great videos. One awesome guy!!
I've nevet seen so much snow on that part of the freeway between Cedar City and St. George. Definitely unusual and you are brave. Keep up the great driving and commentary. Enjoy it immensely!
I'm glad you know how to drive in snowy weather conditions. 👍 Good work.👻
I'm stuck at home. I stumbled on to these videos. It's like going for a car ride!
Sir Mike !!!! Great run !!! Yepper !!! Gots to be on your toes for the ones that want you to be in their mirrors instead of getting out of the way !!!! Ain't just a WESTERN thing either !!! Enjoyed the ride & ""KEEP IT SAFE""!!!
I'm not enteirly sure what you were doing wrong when the pickup blocked you, as you know more than me, with good snow tyres and in fresh snow, sometimes the best grip can be found in the white stuff. Great videos.
Damn straight. I'm always happy to be on snow instead of "clear road" with that hazy sheen on it. Hello black ice...
Your runnin too fast
Go for snow we been watching your channel mike and I wanted to say this is awesome what you do I traded my dreams for the open road to raise my kids while my wife served 20 years in the army maybe one day I’ll be able to drive but until then I can ride along with you on your trips thanks for all do delivering products all over the states what up truck drivers America would stop and a lot of people don’t realize that keep on Truckin brother I’ll always be haters out there keep doing what you love to do
The thing that bothers me at almost 70 years of age is....despite that FACT that Trucking is ESSENTIAL to this or any nation....I hurt me to see how the business has been treated...and the reputation of the truck driver is diminished. We used to be Urban Legends. People used to trust us to help them drive on the highway in bad weather. When I was 6...my father followed the various trucks going east, all night, all the way to Boston on family vacation. Don't ask me how I remember that. That was 1960........be well.........
Why does it look like you are trying to pass on the shoulder and why don't you stay in formation very unsafe i have been driving for 21 years
@@ABLEMOOSE56 It's a divided highway with two lanes going south. People were driving in the divider and not getting over as required by law.
Love watching you drive. Learning from you eventhough I'm just an old four wheeler. Have a nephew and a close friends who are truckers. Don't stop teaching people how to drive. Before watching you, I didn't know what a lineator was. Stay safe out there. Peace! Old Georgia girl where the ice gets ya
My favorite videos are you driving in a blizzard. Be safe
I love your driving in the snow videos! ❤️❤️
Another fantastic to ride with a a true expert on snow. Thanks for the ride along. Keep the videos coming God bless stay safe♥️🇺🇸🌹
Fabulous channel!
Loving going with you on the cam.
Thank you.
Love from #Scotland
Thanks for the great ride M3. I enjoy learning by listening to your shift controll.
I spent a lot of years and trucks but never had to deal with the weather so much man I can't pull myself away once I start riding with you and it's like I can't understand why because I ready to have a heart attack before the videos over LOL. You're a good driver thanks for sharing your vids
Whew! These stormy night rides are trying on the nerves. But you manage to get us through. TY MMM. God bless you!
4:24am, I have a cup of hot tea and dessert so excited to ride shotgun in the snowy conditions. Pass 'em on the right....what a jerk turning on their YELLOW lights....Now Mike I have never yelled so much at a darn screen as I did this morning ...Thanks Mountain Man Mike
There are some strange people out there. One afternoon I was in Virginia going through the hills and there was a guy in the left lane keeping pace with a semi doing exactly 65 mph in a 70 mph zone. He was driving a little pickup truck with a cap on the back and he would not let anyone pass. Anytime someone would get up on him he would throw his flashers on and start bobbing and weaving acting spastic. Well, after about 10 mi of that crap I had had enough and I know it's one of the biggest no-nos but I passed the guy on the shoulder of the road just to get by him, the guy was flipping me off and acting like he was out of his mind when I went by him. I don't know what's the matter with some people. And it was a nice clear sunny day like 80° so I don't know what his problem was.
Your channel is so soothing. I love riding along with you as you travel this great country. Also,if I can't sleep,the engine sounds put me to sleep😴😴
I moved out of the states 8 years ago to South America. I take public transportation, but I still miss my little PT Cruiser. I so enjoy these videos because I feel as though I'm in the front seat.
Geez that was scary, but you are so calm Mike. I love watching your videos, they are awesome and I really enjoy seeing the different scenery across the various states. Watching from Brisbane, Australia, stay safe and keep them coming.🇦🇺❤🤍💙🇺🇲
man oh man was i ever glad to see wet roads!!!! Only took 3 times to watch all this video. Seems like we were in the snow for HOURS!!! I don't think Mike has another video with so much snow and cars all over the road, but looking back Jan 25 was a huge snow system all over the southwest and in the mountains of CA also. Whew!! Now get to Las Vegas and do this all over again until you get it right. Always lots of fun. The only other one where i was more nervous was climbing the narrows on Vail Pass and gettting around that other trailer. Thanks for the ride, Mike. Be safe. See ya
Wod I thought I had seen all your videos at least five times, then I stumble across this gem. Thanks Mike.
Central California Watching
Great Sun morn-thanks for the ride. My mom lived in Mesquite for years.
This drive showed your experience, your true ability, your skills. IN ACTION. thanks Mike for sharing. Weather man is saying New York 8/12 inches tomorrow night Feb.1 we well see . TAKE CARE MIKE
Father God please protect him as he drives in Jesus name amen
God is dead!
@@UniversalControl so is your brain
@@UniversalControl jesus mows my lawn
I don't get offended by anybody you're the one who's missing out on this one that we call the Christ It's all your choice God bless
Those who don't love God are missing out on a good thing I'm not here to preach I'm just saying it's all your choice But however you Don't know what you're missing When it comes to serving Christ.
My whole working career as an electrician I thought about how nice it would be to be in a truck that’s warm in the winter cool in the summer there’s only one thing about driving a big rig that always kept me back that’s big cities and bad weather I don’t know how you drive that truck through all those snow covered mountains you have me on the edge of my seat I’ll tell you one thing that your channel definitely does it gives more respect to the guys drive in those big rigs you be safe keep the tours coming
Love these night-snow vids. 👍🏼🤠👍🏼
I love these snow Truck'n videos Mike !!! Hope you get all the Hrs you can for us !!!
If I was ever waiting on a shipment of something to come in I would hope you were the driver.
Thanks Mike ! That was an awesome ride ! Love 💗 the long video’s! Stay safe !
As you drove, I sat and stitched along with a cuppa hot tea and lots of prayers. This mtnmawmaw saw a lot of DA's out there and may have muttered a few things in amongst my prayers. Stay safe out there truckers and thanks for delivering the goods.
I am new to this channel on You Tube and I am loving these videos.Thanks Mountain Mike and God Bless You.Stay safe.
Just love your videos. Thanks...always on a road trip
You truly are one in a million out there on these treacherous interstates with drivers whom shouldn't be on the road. It wasn't 'til you got into the actual right lane & pointed out the mile markers to the right, that I realized those drivers were in the middle of the road! In hopes you get some much needed rest after this is over. Peace be with you as well Mike.
Thanks for another exciting snow ride! Gripping the arms of my chair all the way. lol.....
Damn GOOD video thanks for the time and effort it took to bring it to us
Well done Mike, top drive as usual.
All the best, Dave in the UK
Hi Mike, Thanks for showing me the video! I hope that you’re safe and doing well. Again thanks!!
I've had a flat dropping down into Beaver NB, driver side, 12 inches slushy snow. I was in shorts and flip flops. I was cover with snow after changing to limp into beaver. Awful lol
Your videos are so relaxing. Thanks❤️👍🇨🇦✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️
Damn... Mobbing thru that stuff like it’s no big deal! Your a Hell of driver Mike! 👏👏
Buenos días me recuerda Salt Lake allá estuve de vacaciones pero por la pandemia me tuve que regresar y me recuerda a mi padre que también fue conductor pero de autobuses de pasajeros en México. Con el conocí casi todo México saludos y cuídate mucho
Great driving in difficult weather. Thanks for sharing this amazing drive..
Nice video to watch as Eastern PA prepares for our 10 to 15 inches today.
Another good trip. Thanks for the ride.
I respect what you do. I would have white knuckles and sweaty palms driving just a four wheeler.
Jeeze I have white knuckles and sweaty palms watching from my recliner under my blanket! Guess that's why I stay home!😊
I can totally relate!
Great night driving video! You’re the king of that road!
ln the snow,old boys know,gentle moves,headlights low.
And turn the damn flashers off.
Ride’n Heavy in The Hammer Lane, with the Mountain Man Mike.....what more would you want to be doing......Peace
Hi Mike, ☺, that was a frustrating journey whith all them road hogs, you must have the patience of a saint, lol, and 100% faith in your truck , see ya on the next one mate, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart.uk.
Thanks for the ride, Mike. All the road hogs were making me nervous.
You should get paid extra for driving in the snow!!
Hazardous duty pay.
Those guys get paid more because they are actually moving, not sitting at a truck stop.
Mike I was driving in the snow tonight and found myself using techniques I learned on riding shotgun 😂 I was even bitching about the traffic
You are sooo patient love watching 👏👏👏👏👏✌️
Thanks mmm that was hairy with all that traffic. Be safe out there buddy peace!!!
P.S, I used to drive a high vehicle which also had $WD, so spent a LOT of time here in NZ driving the Otago/Souhland areas during the depth of many a winter's night in which I encountered many a snow storm, or EXCEEDINGLY THICK "pea-soup" fog.
After driving for many years previous with a car with roof mounted high-beam driving lights, I can attest to the difference they make, when falling water/snow or dense fog is about.
Even during the day when the sunlight is obscured.
TURNING OFF, the main vehicle lights that are producing a glare into the inclement weather BETWEEN your eyes and the road, having a set of MUCH higher mounted driving lights (or as I later fitted, bright yellow fog lamps) - having the LIGHT higher above me, meant I could easily see the road and everything off to each side, a WHOLE HEAP EASIER, and further away, than trying to view anything through low mounted fog lights - or even through low mounted dip/mains.
The problem being in most instances being that you do NOT need to have a reflection bouncing back from anything between you and the ground, which occurs when the lights are partway between your "height" and the road, so - consider mounting "high-on-cab" driving lights (good for clear weather long haul driving) that can be operated completely independently of your main headlights (either dip or main beams), so that when you encounter VERY HEAVY/DENSE fog & snowfalls (even heavy rain/sleet), you can LIGHT-UP the overhead falling crap, which will in turn bounce the glare back down onto the road, and not UP into your eyes.
Try it, you may like it as much as I did.
Plus on a clear night, having lights mounted high above, removes all those nasty DARK dips in the road ahead, as you will never be higher than the lights.
I would like to hear some of the comments the car drivers must be making as you come up behind them going about twice as fast as they are. 😁
Wow...the snow is pretty, but scary huh? Thanks for sharing dude....
When the two trucks passed you about 32:00, I thought they might have 4 wheel drive as you had suggested earlier, and remembered my electric 4-wheel drive option on my 150 Ford. In snow conditions like this, I preferred two wheel drive to make steering easier and independent of the driving wheels. I could use the throttle to keep the rear behind me and a light input on the steering to keep the front aimed straight without power over-ride. When the throttle and steering were combined, the steering suffered. When the driving wheels slipped, they all slipped and an offroad excursion resulted as did the pickup at 36:01. I, too, preferred the deeper snow for steering control. My Mustang tires are too wide for good snow control, so I stay home now, and enjoy the snow driving with you, riding shotgun. All the best to you and I'll see you at the creek.
Hi Mike Richard from PRESTON UK. Some great sights in US of A you have us thro, all of which I am never likely into see. But what a trucker. Great ride. Ever been to Topeka in Kansa? Only place I have been to sorting faulty machinery for Dunlop truck tyres. They are colossal.
What's up Mike? Be careful out there
he knows what he is doing
Nerves of steel mike no fear
It's very obvious you are an amazing truck driver. Not sure how many year's of experience, but I would have been gripping the seat, my feet bracing the floor and you would hear a peep out of a very talkative woman like myself when you had to pass the road hog's and some of the truckers with less experience and skill. The rest of the trip was great. I always loved driving in the snow. Never had any problems with rear wheel drive. And nothing beats a stick in the snow. Way more control. Have an awesome trip. Love hearing your commentary great tips too. Later.
#57 Good morning, Mike. I'm having my cup of coffee and watching this video. I noticed how you complained about the Wind Shield Wipers; on board ship, we had Window Spinners (Denny Brown Co.) that spin at high speed, throwing off the water and giving a clear view of what's ahead. Maybe some should be installed on the big rigs? Anyway you have shown some patience behind the wheel.
You have great eyesight and nerves of steel. Impressive!
Yellow lights what a tool driving that pickup.
They are called “amber” lights (Permit required.)
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as im finally settling in to watch this at 1am est,,,we are expecting a big snowstorm here in the northeast with 12-14 inches of heavy snow and wind gusts to 45mph..just starting light now..going to last into tues morn/afternoon...heaviest supposed to be mon noon to about 10pm...good times! not a fan of blizzard like conditions possible lol...but at least i dont have to go anywhere :)
That's the main thing, when you don't have to go out!
excellent job carving the right lane! no guts no glory! well done.
What a night? Shows where your snow driving experience comes in to play here. Hope you had no mishaps getting to your destination. Just wondering if you had snow chains on like in a previous ride. Or do you only use them in certain places and road conditions? Anyway great journey...thanks for uploading.
Hi Mike: In the snowstorm, you have the advantage of height. I miss my Dodge B-300 van w/ the oversized rubber in the snow.. A touch more anti-freeze in the wiper fluid like rubbing alcohol. Much enjoy your night driving, especially in the snow. best to you in 2021.
Hey Mike. Thanks for showing what the PRO's Do while passing the amateurs who are only in it for the Bucks. Experience Always Wins as long as the 4 wheeler's respect the 18 wheelers.
PEACE!
Thanks for riding with you in the snow storms I couldn't do it
Nice vídeo Man...watching from Brazil
Wow! That was some snow storm! Your an awesome truck driver,, You sure can drive in the snow Glad you was driving, not me.. lol ,,Be safe!
Let us know that you reached your destination safe and sound Mike... be safe... 🍀💞
Jeez, well done on what looked like a really tough and tiring run, stay safe MMM
Seen you on the berm I knew you where there for traction. I have done that myself many times and on the roads with gravel on the sides I would drive on that. Yes people should not slow down going up hill that your speed up. THanks for a great video
great video! and, wow...... looks like a very frustrating drive - some real idiots out there. and the 2 pickups in particular - what a couple of A-holes. i'm always impressed with your patience.
Thanks Mike,
Not only for doing what you do,, but for showing us. Safe travels. Take it easy on other people, they are just stupid, they are.
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I am always surprised by people being out in this, especially at night. For me, unless it’s an emergency, I’m at home. Not worth it
this is where ya need me sittn; next to ya operating your drone. LOL
OMG don't know how you do it I can't drive on those types of roads gives me to much stress.much love to you.
Be safe out there. Thanks for the video
Thanks and stay safe
never seen you so surrounded by so many DA's in one place Mike.
Exactly! those people do not realize that they are just making things even more unsafe by piling up in a big group like that and then only using one lane. I just made a comment above, yesterday I was coming out of the Cleveland area and it was coming down pretty good but not that bad and there was a cop trying to keep everyone at 20 miles per hour which was ridiculous it wasn't even that bad and everyone was piled up together in a big group which makes things even worse. I eventually got around everyone and was able to do 45 mph safely and then quickly got out of the snow and it became clear going west. They think by controlling the speed and keeping everyone piled up like that is safe and yet it's the other way around it's a recipe for disaster I have 28 years of driving with no accidents or tickets and it's because I try to stay away from big groups and just stay in the right lane and mind my own business.
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Fogged up a bit on jump seat side & over a bit to the driver side windshield.
I drove through there 12/28/2020, similar condition that you've got. My defrost wasn't working hardly at all, same outside temp range and it was no fun, let me tell you! I got through without incident though there were accidents all around me in that area. .
You had a crazy situation there! What the hell is that (I guess) LEO type doing?!
Good! Out in front. Damn, you're a good man behind the wheel and more.
Stay safe Mountain Man Mike. It aint easy some days, eh?
You're the best MMM. You really drive that snow. I'm late for the shotgun seat it looks like. Let's ride anyway. I'll take the bunk. :)
Good ride in the snow, enjoyed.