WHITEOUT! Trucking Through A Blizzard In The Colorado Rockies! Pt. 1
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- WHITEOUT! Trucking Through A Blizzard In The Colorado Rockies! Pt. 1
First part of a two video series. After trying to head up to I-80 and finding it closed for the next 14 hours, I resorted to trying I-70 through the Colorado Rockies.
A winter storm of blowing snow caused not only slippery roads, but spontaneous white outs. This caused traffic to pile up and slow across the pass.
As traffic slowed the craziness ensued! Sliding vehicles and brutal winds. It was an experience I’ll never forget!
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Things get even crazier!
I'm retired now. But, back in the day. I kept 2 small wedges of timber (about 3 foot) in my side boxes. I would place them in front of the inside wheels of the tandems. Pull-up on them, then throw my chains on the outside tires of the tandem. Repeat process for the rest.
This acts as a make shift ramp to lift the wheel off of the ground. Have a great weekend and be safe out there. Have a very Merry- Merry and a Happy-Happy as well.
At the 11:30 mark.
Another old school tip that you might consider. Carry a couple of gallons of Clorox bleach in the side box. A couple cups under the tires will allow you to grip traction on the icy surface.
🤔 Just be careful with it near your good clothes.
Why are you in rush to chain up? You look so panic, we as a truck drivers don't get panic,
In winter, always I have 40 lb.of ground with salt.+ 10 lb x 4 in plastic fence( cut off the top).Always helps.I recommend.
@@mauriciomontano8765
THAT is a good point! I was wondering that too. Is it bc FedEx handles time sensitive material such as mail??? However, speeding through the chaining, increases your chances of personal injury and missing a step during chain installation.
Sitting in my armchair by the fire watching you struggling in those awful conditions, massive respect to you Supergirl !! XXX
You need a piece of wood that could be driven over on the inner tire. This makes the outside tire lift off the surface. It will allow you to put the chains on and adjust them with out struggling.
That is genius! I'mma do that!
it is a great idea but you need to be careful as i once used this technique on a rubbish truck and the piece of wood flew out like there is no tomorrow
That’s a good idea 🤓😎
thanks, leo. you da man
Thought I was the only one that did that, in 35yrs O/O OTR I never saw anyone else do it. Works best if you put it behind the inside dual and roll back if you're on a up grade too.
Who else comes here to see that stunning smile ?? Good job Shelby 👏
Hahah - get it done boss-lady!! I'm based out of Denver now, and every very now and then, I'll take a winter haul across the Rockies just to keep me on my toes. I always carry a big jug of salt/snow melt, and a bag of kitty litter for instances just like this. It will save you a WORLD of trouble. Also, I know it may not be possible as a company driver - but I can't recommend snow socks enough. They are easier to install and work much better than chains in my experience. Stay safe, and keep on trucking!
Love the hard work, but certain things you can’t rush. All the running around can only lead to an injury. Take your time for everything. Better late than to never get there.
I agree. When it comes to fixing things/maintenance I think it's best to take your time. I can't tell you how many times I've seen firefighters arrive on scene and not seem to be in an ounce of hurry!
Also when it comes to snow it’s best just to ride it out somewhere safe. If you have the though you should put chain on it’s already too late
She's probably in a hurry to not get run over.
@@WilC379 trucks should not be speeding thru this are they are made to put you chains on.
@@runitchicago323 No, she's not in a designated chain up area, she's in the right lane of the highway. She spun out and is trying to put her chains on to get moving again. Not only that, some impatient a$$ came right by her @ 7:13 on the shoulder in a pickup.
Shelby has definitely earned my respect. What a cool hard working person.
@john doe I was trying to be PC I don’t want to trigger anyone.
Shelby is definitely a hard working person worth respect.
@@someperson7 user name checks out.
This is why Automatic snow chains are better :-)
@@Roger_Rabbit_Adventures I’m new to trucking like BRAND NEW and have never delt with automatic snow chains, but from the little bit I did hear about them is that they’re problem-matic and can be a pain when they break. I could be wrong and all but wanted a second opinion
I was stressed through this whole video, and the sneak peak 😱 stressed me even more. Be safe out there
Shelby is a ROCKSTAR.....Thank you BKM for being with her so she is safe. I pray for safety while on the road for you both and Dakota.
Shelby thank you for helping that guy with his chains be safe out there
Much respect Shelby, you’re more hardcore than most 💪🏻
You too BKM lol
@@DrivenTrucking Lol she’s a bit more of a savage than I am. I like my life comforts 😂
No doubt! Imagine this with a ODOS load? Wait, they usually have us all parked by then. LOL! Tween you and me, she should be a Texas girl. She busts donkey like one dont ya know..
@@socal87border At least you are truthful. 👍😎👍😁
@@jerrysantos6484 haha, yep she’s a badass
After seeing your adventure, I will say you are the Queen of the Road! Be safe out there.
Shelby you are so incredibly good at your driving skills and care for others. As you struggle to put the chains on urgently you are worried about BK and others!
One thing in my 40-year career I've never done, chain up. Thank God. Great job Shelby.💪👍🙏
Stay in the northeast, where they actually plow the roads. I never chained either.
Come drive the Coquihala Hwy on BC. You'll get lots of practice
They even have a TV show called Highway to Hell.
@@monkeyman41333 I've seen it and you can keep that s***. Snow sucks. Very rare we get problems like that here on the east coast.
Drive oil field I swear we chain more then we drive on pavement
Remember she's climbing to 10,000 feet. Nothing flat in Colorado.
I've always wanted to know and see a trucker's perspective during wintertime so this was really interesting and informative!
@@stevef2.0_retired this is crindgy isn’t it?!
It’s not that bad
She is no rookie. Shelby knows exactly what she is doing. The conditions she was working under weren't exactly the easiest.
@@MatthewBarberio she's a rookie
@@nickc3856 Definitely not. She has been driving for I believe 3-4 years now. And normally rookies aren't given their own company like she was.
You are the sweetest kindest little trucker lady I know!!!
🌸💜🌸💜🌸💜🌸
Hello Shelby, Just an observation, you have been posting for only 10 months and have an exaggerating 178K subscribers!!!! That is an unbelievable and amazing accomplishment. You have a great bunch of people that love your videos. The more you post, the more will watch, the more will subscribe, and hopefully, more will watch the ads all the way through. Please be safe you're our favorite trucker.
Like an ice road trucker series. The background music is bomb.
better than IRT by far lol
This is 10x times better then an episode of ice road truckers
Amazing videos such a hard working lady . may God always bless you health and safety.
The only thing the Ice Road Trucker show teaches you is the wrong way to do everything. Been on the ice for 20 years. That show is one big lie
❤️IRT❤️
Watching this vid just showed us how hard truckers have it during tha winter
@JAG can you elaborate?
Thank you guys for being so kind, and helping an older man out.
Change your title to "Madness by the inch" for the winter season.
Lol
I AGREE WITH YOUR FRIEND, ID SALUTE THAT DRIVER AS WELL, YOU SLOW DOWN WHILE OTHERS ARE CHAINING UP.
This is why you train on putting on chains BEFORE each winter. Because when it happens like this, you got to know how to do it and that your equipment is working.
The same can also be said for cars: Know how to change a flat tire, because you don’t want to learn it at night with lots of traffic around you. Or to even find something is missing.
Your are just like my daughter, you have a plan, you dig in, and you make things happen. You are also kind and help other, even if they don't know what they are doing. You are awesome, keep on rolling.
At least SOMEONE is out there having fun with the snow 😉
Patiently waiting for part 2 😬 looks like you guys have been through it lately!! Stay safe out there ❤️
I have to hand it to Anyone and Everyone who deals with I-70 in the Colorado Winters. WOW! 👍
I 80 gets bad too
I80 sucks
I-70 is a pain year round... saw so many big rig accidents this year before the emergency services showed up...changes your day very quickly!
I-80 is bad but the consequences are far less on any of those passes.
Out here in Washington anytime Snoqualmie or Stevens pass gets too bad with snow they end up closing them for several hours to let the plows catch up and / or do avalanche control. I work with several guys who commute over Snoqualmie pass every day at 70 to 100 miles each way every day, and a few years ago it was closed so many times that the guys probably wnded up missing close to 4 weeks worth of days between November and March due to not being able to get to work from the closures. Typically its not that bad but every few years we get snow storms that drop several feet at a time and the plows cant keep up.
I used to have to chain up every winter- Northeast regional. Until around 10 years ago when they started using liquid calcium spray. It seemed to melt-off much quicker. Drove for 40 years. Retired now. All good! Hats off to this little lady for doing what she does!
Wow, this is immense! You have some skills Shelby!
2:47 And today we learned that BKM's first name is Brody
And that he’s not a very good listener 😂😂😂 do it for the youtubes
Lol close but that’s not my name 😜
@@dallisbrowning lol I do what I want!
@@snek9353 dude I’m a professional photographer, editor, and videographer... I drive trucks as a side gig lol I’m a certified steering wheel holder and I’m not afraid to admit that. It is what it is.
@@socal87border hmm that sounds like something a Brody would say 🤔🤔
Shelby Is definitely an awesome trucker and CZcamsr she's not boring her content is always different and entertaining. She also responds to her fans and doesn't let the ego get in the way like a lot of youtubers have. Plus come on her dog is absolutely adorable and loyal
Wow honestly you’re brave women. Glad to know we still have truckers helping out.❤️ love it!!!
One thing is for sure… there is nothing small about you! You get down and dirty just like a man does and get er done! You got my respect Mrs Shelby!🙏
Loving theses videos. Much love and respect to all the truckers out working in these conditions, making it so our daily lives can go on uninterrupted. 🚛🚚
I be like Dakota staying warm and looking around knowing Shelby a boss
I love how Shelby cared more about the camera man's safety than him filming. Made me happy. I live in North Dakota so i get the pain with blizzards... but being a semi driver during the winter? NO THANKS. I have so much respect for you and how much of a badass you are. Watching this video triggered my winter driving anxiety and I've driven in the snow for over seven years.
Hats off to you and all the OTR folks in the harsh winter conditions
after watching this definitely sticking to West coast and Southwest
The Sierras though lol
Wow! Just part 1 is insane! I can't wait for part 2! You are so great for helping that one guy chain up his car tires.
AFTER OVER 50 YEARS OVER THE ROAD, I CAN SIT BACK AND WATCH OTHERS PLAY IN THE SNOW, SO MANY TIMES THROWING THOSE CHAINS IN COLORADO, STAY SAFE SHELBY.
Man, this was better than any action film. I was on the edge of my drivers seat.
You're sarcastic right?
That was not for the faint of heart! High anxiety well managed with some impressive safety.
Shelby is why I get my packages and when I don’t get them they didn’t drive that day lolyour awesome
man, i'm currently in CDL school and this was some good insight on how crazy my state of colorado is in the winter for truckers!
The girl is kicking ass and doing the hard work while the guy films and watches her.
You rock Shelby.
Helping out and chaining up your truck too.
Stay safe.
@Steven Nice video How are you doing
Hope we get to know each other with time and patience?
Be safe sister! It can be crazy out here at times!
I went backwards, just saw part 2 which was very interesting. Thank you for what you all do to keep America rolling. God Bless! 🇺🇸
“This is not the time to be taking videos outside” get between the truck! The plow is coming!
@Mike Smith I mean... I have eyes and ears lol.
Ok..Smart Ass
@@charlesorndorff7728 👌🏼 Yup.
@@pablolakantra3059 where do u guys run or its country wide!? And hows y’all home days?
That’s why People make fun of me only sticking to I-10/i-20 lol it’s boring but it’s where the money is at
man, that is true, this is piece of shit for a more than less money
That's where exactly I drive 4 months now
Go where it is safe.
Your comment sure did not age well.
Exzactamundo!!
Just watching the first few minutes.... Heart- attack by the mile
That music in the background made this very intense. Thought I was watching a thriller movie
Absolutely insane . You do an awesome job.
Having never even seen snow in my 54 years I can't even imagine how difficult it is for you.
Well done, awesome footage, keep it up and Stay safe out there😎
Absolutely insane! Hope everyone made it through safely. This is the time of year, even as beautiful as snow covered mountains are, I'm glad I I live nowhere near them.
You & me both
Shelby just found your channel, your such a great young person. I hope my daughter grows up to be a go getter like you.
This music definitely had my heart racing
Great video, you are amazing. Stay safe. Keep publishing. Many, many blizzard experiences on I-70, Vail and Eisenhower pass. YOU are a hero. Thank you!
That was nice how u helped that guy behind u, still u gotta b fairly brave to drive that rig in that weather like I said before I would b terrified.
Ik right the next video that’s coming tomorrow I would be balling my eyes out I trust these truck drivers there excellent drivers.
Keeping kitty liter in my truck always helped me, throw a bag in your side box
Playground sand works too
That driver deserves a medal
Shelby is the best. Look at her always worried about someone other than herself
You always impress me with your skills that was really hard work. And I know sometimes it get complicated to put chains ⛓ specially when it gets really cold 🥶 and windy. Great video.
ITS A DRAG CHAIN, THATS WHAT THEY CALLED IT WHEN I WAS OUT THERE. YOUR DOING A FINE JOB.
Shelby, 2 Words, Stay safe and don't over push your self.
Mad respect to you, a good hearted person who cares about others going out of your way to help others in need
7:18 Good job 😂
Shelby is awesome!
This is the joy of winter you are doing a great job my lady :-)
@Rolf How are you doing
Hope we get to know each other with time and patience?
Lydia Anderson -are you a broken record?
She a loving sis
THIS GAL IS A TOUGH CUSTOMER...LOVE HER
I ship a lot with FedEx. I have a whole new appreciation for what their drivers go through each day trying to meet deadlines, etc. You ROCK!!!!
Loving your channel 💗
Who else got cold by just watching this? ⛄🥶😂
Be safe there Shelby when running around the truck in low visibility conditions slippery roads in ice and snow. You're very hardworking and brave woman but safety is always first. It's good to know you have a tone of experience. Good luck in those difficult weather conditions and stay safe.
I've been watching a lot of videos such as this along with a lot of offroad recovery videos as well. The more I watch, the more I'm convinced that you men and women in the U.S. have it far far tougher than just about anything we see here. At least anything I've ever seen and I've driven every desert in this country except for one and in very harsh and extreme conditions. Still no matter how tough I've ever had it, I see it even tougher here and with tougher people dealing with conditions that would have had me long giving up and going home to bed.
I have nothing but respect for the very hard working people I see in these clips and to be honest, its easy for me to see just why your country, despite all its ups and downs, is the great nation that it is. Its all the people who just do not back down or back away from that which just needs to be done. And along with this, I sure as heck love all the gear that you build too. Wish I could say a bit the same for where I live. Feb 19 2021.
Love to see you safe out there, that guy who passed on the right side of you was not okay just glad you didn’t get hurt. Not sure why CDOT was not plowing in formation, that tow plow (plow truck with a trailer) shouldn’t really be out there since you really can’t deploy it out there, the wing trucks should be enough. I’m just sad that I don’t think I’ll plow in the mountains this winter since I’ll be in the downtown area of Denver. Love your videos, stay safe and be careful out there.
Oh I wish we could get BKM to ride with you next time you do a mountain plow - that would be a video to savour! May you always have solid road under all wheels!
That intro gave me so much anxiety !!!!
Stay safe out there !
God bless you Shelby. You have sucha goodhearted nature. You and your camera person stay safe out there.
I’ve been trucking for over 20 years in California and have never needed to chain up. But I can tell it SUCKS!!! Kudos to you and everyone else who has.
A Lot of Trucks pull off to the side of the Road because they know it’s too Dangerous to Proceed.
And they get no room from passing motorist to work safely around their trucks ! Everyone in a big ass hurry!
Should should of been in a truck stop lol
@@suthernbrutha23 fedex don’t stop
Mail truckers like myself don't get the option to stop
@@joshmansfield61 I know. I drive for FedEx.
Cat litter is amazing to have equipped when you need it for traction. I keep 50lbs on board with me. When you are stocking your truck up again. Get yourself some, it will help you in a long way.
I thought I was going to be stuck in the Walmart parking lot in WI with 5in of fresh snow. I was like hey I’m in a convenient spot to get some. I pulled out of there with the aid of cat litter. I was bobtailing from a shipper at this time.
Better than Netflix and Amazon Prime
Times like these are tough when you're in the moment, but they do make for a heck of an adventure to look back on later.
Pullin those light trailers are problems for your drives on ice.
15:12 "Guys, this is not the time to be taking videos outside"..
Do as I say not as I do. I'm monetized.
Whoa...that was intense! Glad your safe! Winter is not a fun time of the year to drive in for anyone, but especially for truckers. A few weeks ago we actually got a major storm from Colorado("Colorado clipper") here in saskatchewan canada and have had major melting this past week making the roads pure ice and there were quite a few jack-knifed semi trucks all over...it was insane!! I have a high respect for truckers and applaude you all for fighting the elements in winter and you are such a wonderful person to help others out while trying to get yourself situated also and I really hope others learn from you to help each other out there on the road! You did such a great job handling the situation, keep being awesome and keep safe out there!!💕💕
Bad enough fighting with snow and ice then add a set of doubles to the mix and be unable to back up conveniently just adds to the mess. My hats off to you for enduring such conditions. I use to hook doubles for the D C I work for and always hated winter to fight with them. Especially when they didn't plow snow very well and you were dealing with ice and packed snow. Safe travels to you all.
"""Tires melt in to the road""" 😅😅😅
😂😂😂😂😂
Start carrying a bucket or two of cat litter or floor dry. Does wonders.
I've also found that poultry grit works great!
@Terry Nice video How are you doing
Hope we get to know each other with time and patience?
@@lydiaanderson9765 fuck off spammer
Shelby you are the best . I love your every and old video also can I get heart from you Please! And so nice of you Shelby for helping others despite your work is pending . Great job Shelby . Keep it up 👍🏻
Living in Colorado I know all about being in a snowstorm and on I70.. its pretty rough and scary at times...and a little fun too haha... good to see the perspective of a semi truck driver thank you.
Shelby I think at some point you must have been watching Lisa on Ice Road Truckers and picked up on her road worthiness , as even when you were walking backwards and something flew past you , you didn't seem at all phased. And this is only November, 5 months to go till Spring.
With this being in my recommendation feed. Guess I'll pull out the chains so they'll be close by before the Northeast starts getting hit with snow storms.. stay safe everyone
Its that time running in winter.. Same here...Stay safe out there..
"Good luck " 👍 came from the movie TAKEN with Iam Neeson.
I will never pull wiggle wagons, especially with an automatic in snow.
I used to pull wiggle wagons, but grain trailers at 105,500 pounds
@@michaelc9128 105,500 lbs on single axle A trains? I doubt that. With that kinda weight, and being grain trailers, I'm guessing you were pulling B trains and not single axle.
I thought I was watching an episode of Highway Thru Hell.
Then there wouldn't be any snow.... Duh .
So grateful My boss is keeping me in the south
I’m a bit older than you but even if I were your age, I’m far to girly girl for any type of job closely remote to trucking. So shout out to you for not being afraid to get behind the wheel of these powerful machines. Take care of yourself and drive safely. Greetings from Europe.
There's like basically no snow on the road. You're getting stuck on that?!?! Jeez... those trucks with those tires would never handle Canadian weather at all. Get proper winter rated tires and you won't ever need chains for little stuff like that ever again. Us Canadians drive on ice and snow all winter non-stop.
Still entertaining to watch this though.
I was thinking the exact same thing. Been driving in Finland for 15 years and I have never put chains on my truck.
@@Riina77 you guys aren't mountain people, obviously. she is climbing higher inito the rockies from where she is now. you have to chain up early, or you get stuck when the snow gets deeper higher up! She is not stuck anyway.
They'd be throwing chains everyday in BC from September to April lol That truck isn't fit to run the mountains.
@JAG That's not true at all. We bring you guys just as much or more then we take from you.
that's why the US has a tv show showing all the trucks trying to go over the Rockies getting stuck, sliding off the roads in Canada because you guys are so great at it. hilarious show😂🤣
That look like a mess you should slow down a little running on snow and ice isn't good you could fall and get hurt we don't want that
Was thinking the same, she needs to slow down, I guess she is in a rush, but thats specially when accidents tend to happen.
She was too stressed. Did too many things wrong or the hard way.
Respect young lady!!.. Stay safe out there, the winter is just starting....