I've NEVER Done This Before! | Trucking Across The Ocean
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- I've NEVER Done This Before! | Trucking Across The Ocean
Hey everyone! In this video, BKM, Dakota, and I set sail to San Juan Island, Washington via ferry to make a delivery to the island residents. Every time FedEx brings me a crazy load, I think the next one can't get any crazier! This was, by far, one of the coolest and craziest deliveries I've ever had the pleasure of making. I hope you enjoy this video as much as I did making it! See you in the next one.
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Happy holidays next time you come here in Washington let me know and I will take you out for dinner and tour at downtown Seattle kisses 😘 sweetheart
Hopefully one-day my career of being an operator can begin. Stay positive and safe out there. GOD bless you in Jesus name.
Hey Shelby,Love your videos and would loooove to drive for you!!! I drive a road train,it’s a rigid truck and trailer…65ft long…there is a crane mounted on the chassis too…I travel between Ireland and the UK by ferry too,4 hour journey,it’s great fun!!! Also have traveled across mainland Europe in a truck…great to see your excitement and wonder in every video!!! 👍🇮🇪
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The camera man is so good I mean soo good for a youtuber , she is so lucky to have him. I mean the cinematic shots, the audio, the quality....awesome...
The camera man get driven / chauffeured all across America by a beautiful bread winning sugar momma. Probably 1 of the best jobs in the world
Keep bringing us your happiness, enthusiasm, love, smile & positive attributes to the industry, community & world to see. Enjoy the trip & have a safe Christmas...
Never thought I'd use the words adorable and trucker in the same sentence but here it is. Enjoy you and Dakota. Be safe out there.
Well after being in the trucking industry for over 30 years, and thinking that I have been everywhere, and seen everything, thank you for proving me wrong! Hammer down!!
In my 22 years of driving I found that there's always a new adventure around the next bend in the road or just over the next hill. Just when you think you've seen it all, something else will truly amaze you. Keep 'em rolling, Shel - and keep doing what you're doing because you're doing it right. Love you much! 💖💖💖
“Happiness By the Mile” mindset and concept to live by. I love how positive you are. It makes my day! Keep on trucking!☺️
I’m not a trucker, but I’ve lived in Washington State for the last 27 years. Having lived in 18 states, I love Washington the most. And the San Juan Islands? One of the most beautiful places on earth.
And then there is the what you felt... Riding one of the San Juan ferries is an awesome experience. When Marianne and I want to get away, our favorite trip is to the San Juans. Being on a ferry for even a few minutes refreshes the soul, expands the mind, and reminds you that “life is good”. The excitement that you showed is what most of us feel when we ride those ferries!
Welcome aboard!
Dan.
That was cool. I haven't had the chance to do that. But I was able to drive my truck underground in the caves in Springfield and Carthage, Missouri. The great thing about Trucking is just when you think you have seen and done it all something new comes along. I learn something new everyday in this trucking world.
You’re so refreshing. Life is an adventure “All the time”.
I love seeing that sparkle in your eye when you do something new or experience something that you had it before. That is so awesome
You're right, you can tell the excitement, it's written all over her face!
I'm with you, I love taking ferries. I grew up in Washington, but live in SoCal now. What's really fun is taking my motorcycle on the WA ferries. We get to go all the way to the front of the line even when we're last through the gate. First on - first off. Exploring the ferry is a blast. Thanks for sharing your appreciation for life and your travels with us.
Shelby, this was a great video. You never know where the next adventure will be. That's what really makes your job exciting for sure.
Thanks for sharing Shelby and stay safe.....
That’s a big reason why I love it so much ♥️
@@ShelbyHBTM you always have great videos and they always encourage me to be happy
@@ShelbyHBTM love
@@ShelbyHBTM I love a girlfriend we are I'm getting married you you be my wife and not be husband here are the Liv apartment at your house and you are semi truck
Working in the UK & Ireland we use ferries a lot , some 24hours plus. Thank god for a good working ferry lift. Keep up the good work.. 🇮🇪👍
Your happiness in life shows in your work and in the videos...
Beautiful view at 12:22, love for all truckers. Beautiful beautiful whole vlog !
I'm not a trucker anymore but drove a truck for nearly twenty years before rectal cancer disabled me. I got to get on ferry in Port Aransas Tx in a big truck like you did. Even though that ferry crossing is like 2 miles where I got on it, it was still an awesome experience. I love watching your videos and I hope women get inspired by women like you and crush that glass ceiling and do everything a man can do in male dominated industry. I'm very impressed with how you work. Safe travels and God bless you.
It was an absolute pleasure to watch this! Your happiness is contagious!
@Hello Christopher how are you doing?
I laughed at your excitement over taking a WSF.... having done so a 100+ times its so hold hat to me. Great video, thanks.
I have a 17' sailboat and in 2009 I got to spend 3 weeks with about 15 other boats of the same brand as mine touring the San Juan Islands. It was one of the best times I have ever had. Still have the boat and hope to do it again sometime. Those ferries mean business and don't stop for anyone, so we had to be on out toes to keep clear of them. I take it you landed at Friday Harbor, a cool little town! Hopefully your next trip you will have more daylight to enjoy the great views!
Your excitement about driving on a ferry is adorable. Keep living your life positively, keep moving forward everyday.
Some boats you have to reverse onto, thats an experience too! Love love love going on boats!
I have a favourite video my dad took of me reversing into a space on the boat to Dublin from last year, i was super nervous but smashed it without having to use any shuts! 👌🏻
What is a shuts?❤️👍
Shelby's next channel, "Happiness by the Ferry." :) The west coast is pretty spectacular with all the islands and beautiful ferry rides that make you appreciate nature.
“Happiness by the Nautical Mile” has a nice ring to it, ngl
Was fun to watch your excitement, I’ve taken a 48ft trailer to whidbey island every week for 7years. When the wind is really blowing the Ferry will rock up and down. And water will come in halfway to the middle of the boat.
You have such a great personality! Never taken a truck on a ferry but my wife and i took our 38ft Diesel pusher motor home on the ferry from NB to NS and we were just as excited!
Couldn't wipe the smile off our faces for the whole trip. Great to see you enjoying every moment of your journeys. Stay safe out there, it's a crazy world sometimes!
That's so cool! I never would have thought about bringing a giant truck on a boat. The area looked absolutely beautiful.
We’re you at the Fling J at 12:30 pm on 12/26/20 in Post Falls,ID
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Loved the video, love your energy and enthusiasm! Your channel is absolutely one of my favorites. Stay safe and have a great Christmas!
Back in the 70's we took the Ferry from Seattle to Victoria, then on to Vancouver, and then back to Victoria, and on to Seattle. It was so AWESOME as a young child..
When I run the Outer Banks run in NC, I ride a ferry ⛴ from Cape Hatteras to Okracoke Island. I usually do it pulling a pup but sometimes a 48’ van. It’s a one hour ferry ⛴ ride each way.
I'm so happy you had such an exciting adventure. I love Christmas lights to..they make me Happy.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Yr
I love your enthusiasm and excitement!
I can relate. For 5 years I peddled freight to Vancouver Island for a hardware chain. I'd start in Sydney, just east of Victoria, then up the island to Port Hardy, back to Comox, over to the mainland and down the Sunshine Coast. It was 2 days and 5 ferry rides, ranging in size from the biggest in the fleet to a small one that only fit 3 trucks. I LOVED that run, and would still be there, if only the company had survived. Happy Trucking.
Shelby, Around 1980 I was driving for a big grocery distributor out of Syracuse, NY, and got to ride the ferry (in the winter) across Lake Champlain. What a trip! I could feel the ferry nudging up against blocks of ice as we crossed the nearly frozen lake. Yes, indeed, all these years later I still recall it. Fondly I might add.
I enjoyed watching your excitement. It's the little things in life that give us so much joy.
@Hello Gimollere how are you doing?
Once you visit the San Juan Islands in Washington it instantly becomes your favorite place in the planet. Getting there is half the fun.
Portland Oregon here🙂
I wish I would have went to the island, I delivered Samsung TVs to Costco in Washington it was Thanksgiving and I got stuck there for a week Costco warehouse was packed, 🤒
Shelby you have no idea how much I enjoy your videos, thank you for share your daily life. God bless you and protect you always.
I really enjoy how genuine you are. It's refreshing.
I love you so much. I have been looking into driving a truck for years. I am 17 years old so i though i would start out learning young but due to your videos my dream is coming true.
Hope your staying safe love the vids keep up the good work
We love you Shelby love seeing you happy and your life keeps getting better and better tell your cameraman hi and your dog Dakota he's a very good boy and so well behaved and happy keep bringing awesome joyful content and doing everything you enjoy that makes you happy
hi, i'm not a trucker but my brother was for 13 years. he even brought me with him a couple of times so i love that i found your youtube! good luck with everything !! thanks for bringing us all along for the ride..you, Dakota and BKM stay say safe out there !!!
Neat, I fly myself there every so often. The orcas islands are awesome.
About 10 years ago I took the ferry from New London, CT to Orient Point, Long Island, NY in my Freightliner Classic XL with a 51' step deck moving van. Went over the night before, delivered in the morning and then returned in the morning fog. Very cool. I had been on ferries with 6-wheelers before but that was the only time I've had a trailer on one. Love your videos, Shelby!! Keep it up!
I used to run tankers.....watching the ship open up for you !! Wow!! Then driving on it & unloading then do a uturn & drive off !! Wow !! Thanks for the drive Shelby !! Drive safe Girl !!
My son is on Whidbey Isl.. having fun in the Navy!
I was stationed at Whidbey from 2001-2004. Love and miss that place from time to time. Still have plenty of friends there.
That bridge is a trip on the island...
Nice! Always love a ferry ride when I’m in the area! I used to live in the Seattle area so rode them on occasion. If you have time I highly recommend doing a ride in the summer. I did that as a walk on passenger (no car) last time I was there; not sure if they allow that now because of COVID
That smile at the end was true joy and happiness. 😊
Very cool, Shelby!
Thanks for sharing the funnnn!
Hugs for Dakota!
You had a moment of my life, i work with the ferries (and other ships) in my area. Great video :)
Merry Christmas!!!
Yes.....loved this trip! Probably my favorite as well!!! Seems the light in your eyes, says "this is fun excitement!!!" I've never seen you look this
beautiful🌻👍
Wow !!! This is so cool !!! You're the sweetest female truck driver, you family must be really proud of you.
You're on a ferry! 😊 Looks like a beautiful location.
Hi Jody! This is one of my favorite channels to watch too! I had to stop to say hello.
@@AmberResells Shelby is so much fun to watch. It's especially interesting because I have absolutely no interest in trucking, lol! So cool to see you here, Amber! 😊
The san Juan islands and orcas islands in the very north west tip of watching state
Beautiful island, I wanna go there sometime with my girlfriend
My brother is a truck driver, driving everything from asphalt trucks to buses, and especially when he was driving the milk truck he'd go out to the islands near where we lived, so he'd take the ferry in the morning, do his business, and return in the afternoon. For us "out there" it was quite routine, though I do understand how it's special for you.
One thing that was particularly annoying was if he was held up at the island for whatever reason and missed the ferry, as after the afternoon one the next one was the next morning. There are stores there and he had friends on them he could visit so it wasn't too bad, mostly annoying. He also had a stash of things in his truck for this very reason, even though he came home almost every day :-)
Great Video - Taking your theme of "How Islanders Get Their Packages" there is one more stage in your process in some island locations. In the summer months my wife is the mail/freight person on the US Mailboat on Lake Winnepesaukee in New Hampshire - when FedEx, UPS, DHS, USPS need to get packages and mail to island residents she does the "last mile" of the journey you are describing. She works on a 70+ foot long vessel with a skipper and deckhand to operate the vessel but she receives and delivers the goodies!
That area of Washington is one of my favorites in the country.
Those low air pressure warnings are like nails on a chalkboard, aren't they? 😂
@xheralt I'm well aware of how crucial air pressure is. I pull doubles for FedEx Ground as well and drive the same make and model truck that Shelby drives (Freightliner Cascadia) although mine is a 2018. A common problem with the new Freightliners is FALSE low air pressure warnings. You'll be driving along and the alarm will go off and you'll look down and the air pressure gauge is normal (110-120 psi). At least three of our trucks do that. We've taken them to Freightliner and they've been unable to determine what causes the problem or how to fix it. It's been really annoying.
@xheralt In fact, the new Freightliners have been so problematic that my contractor is currently in the process of replacing all of them with Volvos.
I am not a trucker but found your video popup in my You Tube feed. I am happy I did. I find you engaging. I too am on the small side 5foot, female, 66 born in Seattle. I like that u were able to extract yourself from your traditional education path and really explore your love/fascination for trucking. I am extremely fascinated in how well u pursued a less traditional career path for someone of your size. Like I said, we are similar in height. But my size also didn't keep me from pursuing my interested. Unless I am standing in front of a mirror, I never let my size stop me from pursuing non traditional career paths..And as long as I knew what I was talking about, I found that I was accepted regardless of my gender. I am 65 and still learning new things. It's what makes life intresting. Merry Christmas.
Such a great adventure! Thank you for taking us along.
"Just the two of you?" I thought, how cute. She counted the dog...clearly forgetting the camera person. Sorry, guy. I've been alone with my dog too long.
she said yes and the dog
That’s the kind of question that pops up in my mind at 3am
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@@ShelbyHBTM have you brought a load to Alaska?
@@Ryan-yo4dg we haven’t. FedEx is supposedly getting loads to Alaska next year and you bet your biscuits we will grab a load up there when they let us lol.
@@socal87border ooooh exciting, that would be a video to watch!
I live on Vancouver Island in BC. Taking the ferries is just part of regular life. It is super fun to see your excitement about something we just take for granted. I usually just have a nap in my truck. It really is kinda like a mini cruise and the time I'm on the ferry I'm going to get out and appreciate the scenery. Stay safe!
🌹❤️ You look really HAPPY BY THE MILE BECAUSE I CAN SEE THE HAPPINESS by each of the video’s I watch, I wish you the best 🇺🇸🙏❤️
1st comment 👍🤘❤️ love your video always 👍❤️
Very wet truck drivers, of course!
My best memory+ OTR trucking was on a run from St. Louis to California. A huge thunderstorm over the Texas panhandle on I40 west toward Tucumcari, NM. No visibility and about 45mph across Texas west from Amarillo. But somewhere near the west end of the wind farms (which is kinda cool to see the whole landscape blinking in unison) the storm broke and the full Moon rose slowly directly over Tucumcari. It was one of the toughest and most beautiful runs I ever took.
Now I drive a municipal bus for Tahoe Transportation District and get to see gorgeous sunrises, snow capped mountains, serene vistas and green pastures every day. I couldn't ask for better!
Great content! and have a safe drive!
Maybe some more footage of the beauty to be seen across America?
I love your enthusiasm over your occupation as a Trucker
I have done the ferry too! I also had my German Shepherd with me. It is a cool thing. I was a O/O for 20 years . Now I'm local hauling Chips in Oregon. Driving 32 years. Love watching your videos. Your a damn good Driver. Keep it up...
I have been seriously considering trucking lately. Your videos, from among a great many trucker youtubers, are extremely informative and entertaining - actually helpful info and not negative, angry ranting. Watching your videos has enabled me to envision trucking realistically, as in, "if this person can do it so can I." And that's nothing to do with gender, but rather because of your demeanor and attitude while working such a serious and potentially dangerous job.
This is the BEST, you brought tears to my eyes today. While you were on the ferry if you looked north you would have seen my home, called Lummi Island. I just tested my CDL tests and received my permit. Looking forward to the days ahead and watching more of your video’s (I started with your one and I’m working my way through them all).
Hello from New Zealand! Where the only way to get a vehicle between our two islands (North and South) is by ferry, there are two ferry companies running 2-3 ships each (Interislander and Bluebridge) and they run constantly back and forth 24/7. It’s fun! Truck drivers get discounts on food and drinks and there’s a separate lounge and coffee machine for them, some just sleep in their cabs because the journey takes about 3.5 hours.
Great video!
Thank you for the video. Love your video's! Keep the Sunny side up, & The Dirty Side down!
Sometimes after a long week on the road I get kind of sick of trucking. Then I get a sweet run and get to explore a new place and remember why I got into this field. Keep on exploring!
Water temps there are 48 +/- 2 degrees year round. Was stationed out in that area (Whidbey Isl.) for 3 years.
I grew up on Whidbey Island and if you ever get time, you and Dakota should drive up and see all the Islands in the Puget Sound. Most of the ferries have walk-on passengers so you guessed correctly. Traveling on the Puget Sound ferries at dawn and dusk are the best times because its so beautiful but its also the busiest time to travel on those ferries. Thanks for all the great content.
We used to go on Staten Island ferry with car sometimes with the car or without the car. After 9-11-2001, no more cars allowed. It was a nice ride. Enjoy your ferry with the truck. It must be fun with the truck, and your dog, and friend.
For us who live in Scandinavia ferries was the only way to get to the rest of Europe earlier, now things have change with all new bridges, well new they are some years now but going to East Europe ferry was the quickest way.
Loved this! Thanks for bringing us along!!
I've dumped soil on a barge that was not even big enough for my truck and pup to fit on. Had to make sure you were centre. That was cool. Always fun to do something different and interesting.
I’m in cdl school right now but I’m finding your videos enjoyable and educational. I can’t wait to get out on the road and experience all of this. Thank you for your channel and God bless
I'm in Santa Barbara, Ca... The Company I worked for we had a contract from the Navy to haul their demolition from Santa Cruz Island off the Coast 26 miles from Main Land. We rode in a Barge made for one truck only. Over an hour trip both ways. Then Drove on the Island to Pick up a 40' Roll off container. That was cool also!
When I truck around the sound or the Olympic Peninsula I love listening to the Canadian Radio Stations which come in strong off the waters from Victoria & Vancouver just because its a neat thing you don't normally get to hear.
Great to see you so excited and full of energy, so happy for you Shelby. I have not found this excitement in my life yet and I'm only getting older lol. Love your videos keep them coming, love from Canada.
Good morning.☕ What a wonderful vlog. Thank you 4 taking us along. I have never been in the Washington area. My wife has family there. They love it there. They tell us how beautiful it is. Have a blessed weekend. Keep on truckin'.🙏⛟💕🇺🇸
Shelby, i am amazed on what you are doing and i don't think you are chasing your dream because you are living it, if you want some inspiration then i have just sent of from my learners lessons for Class 1 & 2 here in the UK and i wouldn't have done it but you have inspired me to chase may dream, im 38 and married in a dead end job and had todo something about it and turn my life around, the encouragement and joy you bring to myself and my wife when you post a new video is absolutely amazing, keep up the good work and keep rolling, oh give Decota a ear rub for me shes a star too ;) all the best and keep rolling safe, ( instead of a shout out do a single horn blast for us ) Ian & donna
I love your enthusiasm and appreciation for adventure which had me smiling through this entire video. You reminded me of a child in "Ferryland". Pardon the pun but I could not resist. You are the best and BKM is one lucky dude.
1:13 Doge says, "Worst drive through window ever."
When you're used to being in the biggest vehicle around, then you get on one, that even if it held 50 trucks, would be small. Sweet trip.
Imagine that going to Newfoundland, fifteen hour boat ride, three times a week. Timing is everything.
Love the video
Especially seeing how happy you are!
Great video learned something new. Stay safe out there and thanks for taking us along for the ride
Your videos are always fantastic, but this is one of the best ever. Your excitement is so cute, it's obvious you loved every second of this trip. I've been on a ferry once or twice in my life when I was on vacation. The sights are indeed beautiful, we're fortunate there was enough daylight when you came back to the mainland. I really enjoyed this video, your enthusiasm is great. Keep up the awesome job, your channel is simply amazing. You're the best Shelby! :)
Hi, my name is TJ and I am a subscriber any enjoy your videos. This video brought me back to when I was a kid. I live and love living in ColoRADo. However I grew up and lived in Washington state and on Vashon Island across from Seattle via ferry boat. There are so many Ferry Boat runs all across Puget Sound. You love the rain and Washington has Puget Sound with the Cascade mtns on one side and the Olympic mtns on the other side and eastern Washington which is just like ColoRADo. Thanks for bringing me back to the excitement of a first time Ferry Boat ride. You walking around the boat at night, had me teleporting back to walking up that steep stairway from the cars. I have so many Ferry Boat Stories. Thanks Shelby. Keep on trucking. I will be a Patreon soon.
I love the way you appreciate this business how much you love trucking and it Makes me appreciate it more seeing how happy it makes you, God bless truck safe ,,,,Scott from Louisiana
US-10 crosses Lake Michigan on the SS Badger Carferry. They also haul trucks. The ship used to be a rail road ferry.
About 35 years ago, I went up to Port Angeles, Wa. and one of the bridges across some body of water over there had a problem and I had to take a ferry. I had a 7 axle truck and trailer and was grossing 101,000#. The ferry didn't look that big. Had to go down a small ramp to get on the ferry. I was waiting for the end of the ferry to start to sink as I drive onto it. Didn't even move. Took that weight like it was nothing. Maybe a half hour ride. A few years later I took a set of doubles loaded with empty wine bottles on a ferry up to Victoria, BC. They drop you off in the town square. That was about a 3-4 hour ride, I believe.
Your joy is infectious
That was the best video you ever posted. Just seeing the enthusiasm and happiness in your voice and smile. I drive for FedEx Freight and I dream of doing some of the things you have done. Luv ya my friend. Stay safe. Keep doing the Purple promise. 💜
Saw the preview and thought "Man, that looks like a Washington Ferry." Oh, look. It is! I'm getting my own truck next week myself. So I'm pretty excited.
I found your channel like 2 weeks ago, I'm thinking of trucking. I got my CDL over the summer in July, I was laid off from my last job in October of 2019, worked here and there and COVID hit, I got my CDL for a school bus company here in PA. Love being out all the time seeing different areas. No more Corporate office life for me. Maybe this summer I'll find something in trucking after I get time behind the wheel. Great vids, keep up the great work and stay safe!
It is so refreshing to see a woman truck driver (I know there are lots of them around) doing a blog of life on the road. I used to be a truck driver myself and was one of the first female drivers on the East Coast of the US. I drove locally delivering eggs in the Tri-state area and did 4 years cross country with a company called JB Hunt out of Arkansas. I will definitely be watching your videos and reliving that experience through your eyes. Love the videos x