Winter Trucking Hazards: How I Ended Up With A Black Eye
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- čas přidán 14. 01. 2023
- The previous night Donner Pass was closed to all truck traffic. So I found a nice place to sleep in one of the PetSmart store docks for the night. (with permission from the store of course). I woke up nice and early grabbed some Starbucks and watched closely the Cal DOT site for updates. At about 5:30AM PT they opened the pass to trucks with the stipulation that you had to follow max chain law.
Knowing this info I changed my clothes and prepared to roll on the ground in the slushy snow and chain my truck appropriately. I also had the foresight to set out a change of clothes because I knew I was going to be super wet and would need them.
Before I even started chaining my truck, my day was going to drastically change. Trucking is not always pretty, and it's definitely not always comfortable and safe, but we can do what we can to make things a little less hazardous. Learning my lesson the hard way.
Please be safe. I wish you all a safe trip.
- Shelby :)
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You are doing great. I retired 2 years ago and going nuts after 50 years of truck driving. It is very hard to stop. Hang in there. Doing great
I am now 68 years old and retired from trucking in 2005. Did a similar thing chaining and was also over Donna except I hit my jawline and actually broke it and was wired shut for 6 weeks. Your throwing chains is impressive. Take care of yourself and feel better.
A few years behind you, had an ocular stroke in May of '21, my OTR and chaining days are OVER.
I ducked a bear trap that slipped out of my hand and facked my sciatic for like 11 mos. I should have let it hit me in the face.
@@RiverRatWA57 hope you are well!
Oh I’m so sorry that happened to you. I not sure what you hit your head on but you should have went to the ER. Head Trauma is nothing to take lightly. I’m glad you your doing well. I had significant head injuries in the past ( not from trucking) so I know how bad things can get. Don’t feel shame we are glad you’re still here.
I am a female tanker yanker…and I just want to say your a bad ass! I refuse to go over I-80 during the winter because I don’t want to chain or deal with surge in those conditions. Your like super woman lol. And your the first woman trucker that’s actually trucking that I’ve watched on CZcams…keep on trucking…your awesome..🚛💨☺️☺️
Awww thank you ☺️
I will say it Donner Pass sucks especially when it’s snowing. Seen so much crazy crap on I80 before I moved from Reno in 2016.
Same. I will not go in that area in winter. YOU ARE A BADDIE bih!!!
Tanker yanker? 😅
Why did you do that.. beating up the trailer with your face isnt a good idea sweetness..❤I worked out of Sacramento for 4yrs... very pretty.. i remember snow ball fight on the freeway when it shut down going over that one night..
Snow higher than the sidemirrors on each side..
Nothing embarrassing about taking a hit working a rig. Your literally killing it as a young woman in a mens industry. God speed and keep up the positive videos. My dad was a driver for 30yrs. And ive been working towards it myself.
In case you haven't been told in a while, I appreciate what you do to keep our nation moving.
Oh my Shelby! That is one nasty bump 😮 Always get a head injury checked out. As someone who has multiple concussions, I can tell you that symptoms don’t always appear right away. You may think you’re fine initially, but you never want to take any chances. You have a dangerous job and you are in the truck alone. Please see a doctor to be sure you are okay! Prayers for a quick recovery! ❤🙏🏻
I hope you see a specialist like a neurologist and ent. Be well.
I agree.. Next time take it slow. And if you see an emergency professional, stop and have the ent come out and check you out. Nothing wrong with bieng modest. It could save your life.
Yeah one time I hit my head and I didn’t get it checked out and I was dizzy for like 2 weeks it was horrible
Yeah, I’m thinking concussion, bless her heart.
I’m a state plow driver, we appreciate smart and safe truckers like you!
Sorry about your injury, keep driving forward 💪🏼
Beautiful voice, makes your videos even better.
Everyone should know what we deal with in trucking. I livestream 24hrs sunday thru Thursday. Sleepberth and driving as we can with cell service available. Its not always a easy job Shelby. I give you credit for showing everyone your accident.
You’re certainly a trooper
I would of already been to the hospital crying and complaining about the pain😂
Yeah, tough as nails! 💪
How’s your head?
going on 41 years in trucking, I have a TON OF RESPECT FOR YOU SHELBY!!! You are awesome.
I really appreciate that. That means the world to me to have veterans like you see the effort I put in out here :)
Your perseverance and positivity through difficult situations is always inspiring. You are amazing Shelby, safe travels. 🤗
Shelby, You can at times (thru the years that I've kind a know you threw YT) be hard on yourself, even in the beginning of this video Dakota was trying to calm you down (yes I know Dakota is a give me attention seeker, but our 4 legged family members know when need Love)
You are an amazing person with so much positivity that you try at times too hard on yourself.
You should NOT be embarrassed, 1 of your many goals for even having your YT channel was to educate the younger folks and maybe some older 1's, so this is was a teaching moment, and although you got a George Forman shiner, you still look amazing.
You and your 4 legged co-driver truckem up safe and as always Keep the rubber side down.
I seen your face on an advertisement for motor oil at my local Love’s TruckStop
I said out loud with no one around me
“Hey, I know her”.
😂❤😂
You are the definition of hard work. Inspirational.
So sorry you got injured! That’s the thing…on your own…you had to pull yourself together to keep going. And you did…and down snowy Donner Pass on top of it. Very impressive. You have GRIT!!! Thanks for putting up the video. It’s real and people need to see ALL sides of trucking and life’s journey! Sending you healing vibes!!!
It hurts me that you got hurt. It's not easy, girl. We feel immortal until we don't and this job reminds us of this more frequently than we'd like. I fell out my truck, slipped on the last step, and hit the ground on my back. A couple veins busted in my leg and never healed right.
Such beautiful snow! ❄️ Sorry you hit your head Shelby. Thank God you are okay. Stay safe! 😘
Please be careful Shelby. We've lost two drivers in our area in the last week or so to accidents on the road.
Really glad you are ok. That was a NASTY bump. I have been made fun of for it, but I started wearing a hard hat (a bump cap would probably be better) when I was working around and under the truck for that exact reason. I am a lot taller than you are too so I tend to hit the underside of the trailer a lot more when messing with chains. It has saved my head multiple times.
As for the getting those chains tight. Unless you have the hook tool that grabs the hook and pulls it through, it is almost impossible to get them as tight as you want them to be on all the wheels. But one way to get them a bit tighter is to go one hook more or less on the inside and yank like crazy to get a little more to play with on the outside. And a major issue with that type of chain is that even a little bit more wear on one tire than the others means you may not be able to get the same link as on the other tires. Your drive tires wear un evenly because of the scrubbing when you are turning and the different weight distribution between the front and rear drive axles. Unless they are brand new tires, usually the front axle will have a slightly larger tire circumfrence and can make the chains have a difference of anywhere between 1 and 3 links.
You're one badass chica driving those conditions/ chaining like that! Not easy for anyone. It's refreshing to see an ambitious and capable young lady with serious grit in this day and age. Our country needs lots more ladies (and guys for that matter) like you as we head into tougher economic times. Prayers for healing coming your way.
Dont feel bad Shelby, most people would've quit and gone to the hospital. You should be proud, your positive attitude and spirit while obivusly in pain is admireble! Keep trucking, and remember; this too will pass.
Wow that was a hard hit. Glad you are better now. As a retired flat bedder I have had my hits and bumps along the way, no matter how safe you are it happens. Be safe and be good God Bless you for what you do. From Bobby
Being an old timer ( 36 years out here), it's fun watching a young gal like you busting it as hard as we did back in the day ( well we hit it a little harder running 3 or 4 log books) 😁, but you're doing a great job. A young ranch gal I worked with in the Wyoming gas fields would throw 3 railer chains better than most of the guys, and she wouldn't accept help from anybody. Be safe young lady.
Wow, take care of yourself, you're one very tough Lady! Get better!
So happy you are doing better! It was scary to see the bump on your head getting bigger as your video continued. Big hugs to you!
As us guys used to say..."You shouldda seen the other guy." Glad you're better. Cold steel is harder than the hardest heads. Keep on doning what you do so well. It's a lot of work making and editing great videos too. Appreciated.
Oh my, Shelby, I'm so sorry you injured yourself. From the looks of that shiner 4 days later, I'm sure it hurt like the dickens. Just make sure there are no lasting effects, like a concussion. I know I don't comment a lot, but I really do enjoy your videos, and I appreciate all the time and effort you spend in potting them together and posting them. Thank you, Shelby, take care, and please be careful and stay safe.
If more truckers on the road were like you, it would be a much safer place. Stay warm and safe and keep up the great work, hope the eye gets better.
Holy Moly, Shelby!!!! Hope you're feeling better now!! I hope you "actually" went to get checked out. Head injuries are very serious!! Take it easy and looking forward to your next video. So all of us can check up on you!!
I love the positivity you had during your whole ordeal. I'm glad your home safe and sound and are able to recover for a little bit. I appreciate all the things you do.
Safe travels trucking Shelby and Dakota
I have driven over Donner Summit weekly for the last 8+ years and still love seeing the view. No matter the time of year, weather, the traffic... there is always something to like. Last year was so challenging, but this video brings back some great memories.
Be careful girl, stay safe out there!
Wow, glad you are ok. Make sure you don't have any light headedness after that. Also....Nellie loves seeing and hearing Dakota and says Rooof Rooof back.
I'm a trucker and used to play soccer. I'd get bruises all over when playing. I put on Arnica Gel and it worked wonders. I still use it and it's the best thing! Keep that in your truck
Arnica works wonders!
Keep your chin up Girl you've done it ALL the right way so far !!! just remember the good Lord is ALWAYS with you !
Shelby! I’ve been trucking for 12 years and I have seen all kinds of drivers out here. You make me proud because I know for certain that you are a Real one! Keep up the great job 👏👏👏
You are a dedicated trucker and I admire you for that. However, your health is the most important. I am glad that you are doing better, and pray you heal soon.
Tough Cookie right there. Just another day in the life of a Trucker ey. Thing is Shelby, you didn’t give it up because of a wee bump and demand compensation and all the other hoo haaa that people do these days. That’s probably why your so successful with what your doing. Driving and these video’s. It can be a tough job. I admire your mind set and work ethic, it makes me think twice when I’m having a bad day. ‘Hey dude it ain’t all doom and gloom, if your down just watch one of Shelby and Dakota’s video’s, that will cheer ya up!’ And it does. Keep going mate, we got work to do…..
We all have bad days. Complaining just doesn’t help. If you need to let it out, do it all at once and then keep pushing. I’m sure you feel the same. Happy truckin
I hope you get better soon, I enjoy watching your videos 😀👍👍
Keep Your chin up Shelby, You inspire us with Your positive attitude and determination. I’m semi retired after approx. 40 or so years on the road, many trips over Donner with doubles still gives me the chills. Hope You are feeling better, give Dakota a big hug for us….
Ouch, hopefully you have a speedy recovery from that head injury, that probably hurts like hell! 😮
And I’m not sure if this fully counts as a head injury, but I’ve been there done that with hydrocephalus and grade 3 brain hemorrhaging and thankfully lived to tell the tale.
Hey Shelby, I really love watching your videos and view them every chance I get, but I certainly don't like seeing you hurt like that, I do hope you are feeling better and that black eye has faded away and your back to your beautiful self again.
Greetings and Kind Regards from Downunder Australia 🇦🇺. Take care and look yourself and Dakota and remember Happiness By The Mile !!!
AJ.
Happy Valentine's Professor Shelby The Great, you and Dakota your both my 💘. Bless you Shelby . 02/14/2023
Thanks for sharing/posting. There's on shame in a battle scare. Keep on trucking!
Nothing to be ashamed of, those are battle wounds. You’re tough as nails young lady!
Been almost 20 years since I was behind the wheel ... and videos like this remind me why I don't miss it. Always hated Donner Pass especially the east end. Hope your head was OK.
BEAUTIFUL ,BRAVE AND LOYAL DOG!!!!!!!!
You’re a strong woman 💪🏾😅…. In my 5 years of being in the Fire and EMS service, it’s always a great thing to get your head checked out the same day it happened because your mental status can change in a heart beat but im glad you’re ok and wasn’t anything worse.. Wishing you a speedy recovery ❤️🩹
OMG, I hope you get better soon! Much respect to you and all truckers.
Glad i watched it to the end. I gashed my head once putting on a drag chain. Smacked it going under the trailer to the other side..... bled a lot, but didn't hurt much. 73 now and retired, but your vids get me emotional! To a true 'hopeless' truck driver, that spirit never leaves. It shows in you, more than some others. Stay safe!
That's a hella bump on the noggin... Doctor Dakota to the rescue! Prescription.... Snow and Ice.... then Love and Happiness🥰🥰🥰
Ouch!! Glad you are ok my friend. Please make sure you get this checked out. Head trauma is no joke. One look at me would be the definition of head trauma,lol. You dont want that! You've got to be crazy to do this job. Kudos on making it over like an old trooper. Be safe. Peace.
Wow, you are such a trooper. Sending healing energies your way and also thankful for the supportive comments that are already rolling in💗
Be proud of yourself. Not a trucker here….. You’d be surprised how many people do not understand how to put chains on. I stopped just before that same Donner Pass to put (required) chains on and saw a lot of people struggling. I think they saw how easily I put them on and a line formed - asking for help. Many offered money… like $100 bucks to put four vehicle chains on. I helped almost a dozen people and refused any compensation. I carry a folded-up 6 ft x 8 ft blue poly tarp I can throw down to keep my knees, butt and back dry. I was retired and had the time. Neighbor helping neighbor ( well sort of ). Sorry about your head. Two black eyes on the way Love the STRANGER - DANGER from the dog.
Taking a hit like that and still going and not quitting you are stronger than you think you are a true bad ass carving your way in a very tough trade
Great videos to watch; thank you! Thanks also for being honest and transparent ... it's very cool to see what trucking is really like. Glad you're okay!
Thank you for sharing this experience. Your strength and perseverance is admirable! Best wishes in all you do.
I saw you at Fedex GR. In NSL and …if you came til here with all your up’s and downs…for me …you are a strong person, a real trucker and wonderful soul. Keep going and never give up.
I have admiration for your work ethic. I was almost killed years ago while chaining up. Never again. The chains in my box are brand new, and they'll stay that way. If it's that slippery then we don't belong out there. Just my opinion. Keep up the good work girl!
Get better soon Shelby, your super tough. Awesome job on toughing out that trip out despite the injury ❤️🙏💯
You should buy pair of rain paints and keep them in the truck so you always have somthing to keep dry
Great video Shelby and Dakota
That bump looks bad. I hope you got a head CT. Thank you for your videos 😊
Hey don't be to hard on yourself, you do a great job I'm highly impressed with your skills, I'm a 37 yr trucking veteran and you are a great trucker. My only advice even though you can, is to stop walking under the trailer not a good habit to get in. 🤠
really impressing how you put your chains on this truck! You're such a strong mind!
wishing you a fast recovery! That bump looked really bad 😞
Greetings from Germany
You're only human. B SAFE ❤️ 🚛 💨 💨 💨💨
Wow girl, new subscriber here. You can see the swelling on your head quite a bad bump you had there! You can tell you were in pain, the eyes showed it. What a trooper you are, you're such a positive tough lady! 😊 Bravo handling that rig in those conditions I wouldn't have wanted to drive in it at all 🤭
You are an inspiration, too, everyone who keeps up with your channel!! You definitely show strong motivation in all the challenges you take on, very impressive as always! Hope you got your head checked out. Things like that can get bad very quickly, but great work and take it easy! Just got back into trucking myself. Every day is a challenge, and sometimes, one day is harder than the rest, but we keep going, and you certainly show that!!
You are an amazing trucker. Make sure you get checked out. Better safe than sorry and don't feel embarrassed, it happens to the best of us. SHELBY STRONG !!!
Watching again, need to say, last winter I was full brim hard hat with chinstrap, headlight and saftey goggles. Some say I look like a wild land firefighter, but I’m too slow to protect my brain. Snowqalme , stevens and bluestem only, but lots of chains. Thank god for my kearig keeping me warm while plows open the freeway
You are one tuff Gal !!!
That looks very painful! Glad you’re ok. My first time chaining up in Oregon I broke my finger. The pain just made everything more frustrating when I made mistakes of putting my chains on inside out and backwards. They were those crappy cable chains from my company. After I got them all on right, I checked the current chain up order…and they ended it! So I took my chains back off and drove through Deadman Pass. I didn’t realize at the time that I had a hairline fracture in my finger, but it hurt for 2 months!
I hope you’re doing okay Shelby.. I’ve been watching your vlogs since you pretty much started and you always came across as so cheerful and full of life.. lately tho, it seems like your energy has been down.. you just don’t seem as happy as you have in the past.. anywho, I will always continue to support your vlogs as they come across my feed..
Thank you so much 😊
Shelby, always get a head injury checked, especially one that's caused a bump the size you had and bruising. Never take chances like that. ❤️
Definitely get it checked out!! Head injury is not a joke, it’s better to be safe than sorry 🙏🙏🙏
Holy shit! The swelling at the end is mind blowing! Wow! I know it’s embarrassing for you, but I kinda wish you’d have added the clip of what happened, bc I’m not understanding what could’ve happened to have caused all that. And I think it would’ve been good to show people the kinds of mistakes that can be made. But, Geez. It might be embarrassing, but look at it like a battle scar. You got that doing work. Real work. You’re a fuckin trooper Shelby! A fuckin trooper! I think it’s attractive to see a woman own some shit like that. Lol I’m a grown ass man, and I think that would’ve had my ass in tears hahaha. I’m glad you’re ok.
Hope your head feels better ❤️
I'm doing ok :) Thank you
Yeah, hopefully it’s just a slightly uncomfortable throbbing headache treatable with painkillers and/or an ice pack and not a concussion or otherwise cracking your head open, that would have been bad if it was the other two!
I’m sorry about your eye and I hope you will feel better.Wish you health and all the best.Thank you for the video.
Sending love. Hope for a speedy recovery!
Love the video! A suggestion for next time make sure the hooks are facing out instead of in. Less chance of an accidental tire puncture. Hope your noggin feels better soon!
I am so sorry for you Shelby! I hope you feel better soon! Here in Europe, every trucker, whether self-employed or not, would have gone straight to the doctor and not only had a comprehensive check-up for free or little money, but as an employee also got as many paid sick days as necessary. But unfortunately, the richest country in the world has a health system that the third world would be ashamed of. Yes, I know, from the point of view of some old, white Americans, we here in the rest of the world are all socialists and communists.... I hope you get well soon Shelby! Your fans are worried about you!
Hang in there Shelby! Don’t feel embarrassed we have all been there.
I really appreciate your tenacity! 👍💪
As always, I am impressed by your work! Stay healthy ! And no more accidents!!!
You are a legend and such a strong amazing woman. Get better soon.
I’m glad you posted this, it is good to see the reality of things.
Feel better ❤
Thank you for another good video shelby!! Hope you feel better soon. Be safe!!😊
I really like your videos. Seeing the good and bad of trucking.
Get well soon Shelby! God bless!
Respect for you driver. The way you still smile even in the most pain trying to still be positive! Get well soon!
Wishing you a speedy recovery! I can tell that had to hurt like hell. But things happen and we just keep moving forward!
I am glad your ok and healing. God Bless you!!
Sending the most powerful rays of goodness for your speedy recovery.
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You are an inspiration, get well, stay safe
I am impressed every time you get into something troublesome. You just push on and on. That´s very inspiring.
You’re very brave to document and post this video, I’m sure you weren’t but I’m glad you did. Very brave to power through your injury and share it with us. I had a concussion recently, out of work from April to the end of Aug. I thought I was pretty indestructible before this as I’ve had worse injuries than a knock on the head. I hope you’ve doing better and I felt so scared for you watching this. Again thank you for sharing and look forward for future videos.
Thank you for sharing your experience, hoping you heal soon.
Hello just a bit of advice for chains, when using the tire chain bungee place the metal hooks facing OUT since facing IN can rub on the tire wall and there is a higher chance of ruining your tire, this is a bit of old timer advice that i was given when i started driving and since i have seen bungees destroy tarps when you place them facing in i have always followed it when putting chains on.
You’re impressive 👏🏻 I wish you the best and please be safe. 💪🏻