On Wednesday I was at the salon in the midst of a windstorm in Cheyenne. Around 11 am, the windspeed was varying between 60-70 mph, but with gusts up to 80-90 mph. At one point, it was howling, the sound of it almost human. All work stopped as we listened to the screaming howl and watched the overhead lamp post outside bend and bounce. It was crazy scary. One lady said "God be with the truckers out there." And then everyone said the same thing. It was the kind of shared moment that happens so rarely. Unforgettable. So glad to know that you are safe and sound Mike! Please have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year with your family and know that we appreciate what you do! For those who are not familiar with this area, Cheyenne sits at the nexus of two major interstates, I-80 and I-25, and we love our trucks cause we have lots and lots of them. At times, they are literally our lifeline to the rest of civilization. WY is basically a rural state, so trucks form our supply line about 90%, especially during the winter. The risks truckers take to keep that supply line going are priceless!
We get so windstorms hear in southern much less than that. A few trucks usually get blown over on the highway. When there are windstorms I see people in cars driving along side the trucks and just stay there. Truckers tell me that is the most dangerous place to be. Yet they get along side a truck and their brains turn to jelly and they just stay there. One place I don't want to be is passing a truck when there is a hill, we the truck passes the hill it will get slammed with the full force of the wind.
I had a same experience when I was working for Swift Transportation the time. The wind blew harder than 55mph while hauling a heavy load heading to Utah from Nebraska, my experience is that I drove during the hard wind blowing to unable to maintain on the same lane that, I'd suppose to be on because I didn't check the weather forecast but I didn't know it would be that be bad, it's was my first time in Nebraska and Wyoming at the time back in 2018/19. But drive safe.
FYI: As former OTR driver, when had a crosswind, would apply sailing wind dynamics to windows. Would lower window 1/4th inch on the side opposite the strong wind and the other 1/2 inch. Would help reduce the action on the fifth wheel and trailer would track in lane better. A sailor happened to explain to me that the wind did not move ship by filling the sail, but the low-pressure created was actually pulling sail trying to equalize the.pressure. Noisy but better than dancing all over lane.
As u usually have your defrost cranked and windows cracked anyway in these conditions! Interesting. I suppose every little bit helps. Dunno if I'd do it in this rain? Does it really help hold a lane? I'd think you'd need to open more window to even remotely effect aerodynamics
To Grow the Farm Up., the semi was a KW T600 and as soon as I cracked the 2nd window the cab would center-up in front of the 53ft trailer, would once again have equal vision out of west coast mirrors. Used listen to weather channel on I80 westbound to.hear wind speeds along the interstate system. 50 mph winds was the max for crosswinds. Lady 80 lb 70 yr old who tried to average 3500 to 5000 miles per week. Had to retire earllyt at 73 and sell truck because of side effect of a prescription.
I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL. I WENT WITH MY HUBBY FOR YEARS WHEN HE WAS TRUCKING. HE PASSED SEVERAL YEARS AGO AND NOW MY SON IS A DRIVER. SAW SO MUCH OF THIS COUNTRY THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD AND YOUR VIDEOS BRING BACK SO MANY GOOD MEMORIES. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE.
Wow I'm so glad you made it through that storm safe. I just wanted to thank all you truck drivers once again for what you do. I live in Salt Lake and work at the post office and When that storm hit us last week it dumped a foot of snow overnight and four of our trucks didn't show up through the night so when we got to work at 6:30 there wasn't much to do. It just proves once again you guys move this country. My highest regards to you 🙂
My son is 26 and has been a truck driver for 3 years now. The closest I got to riding shotgun with him was hours on the phone with him overnight. I'm so glad you have this channel Mike- thanks👍
I know exactly where you're traveling, been on thar road many times. My dad and my brother were both truck drivers for many years, and I have tremendous respect for you guys. Thank you for all you do to keep supply lines open. I'm glad you're safe. God bless you
That was a heck of a ride. Glad you made that in one piece. The storms you were talking about hit close to home. One tornado was 8 miles from my home that was an EF4 that went all the way to Kentucky. That one missed my sister about 10 miles. It hit Mayfield, KY. We had another EF2 that hit 9 miles away at Truman, AR that was coming my way but broke up when it hit the St. Francis River. All my family in both states are fine. May the Lord continue to keep you safe.
That was quite some Derecho storm. I was thinking about you and all the other truckers and those on the road as we had 90-100 mph winds here in Colorado Springs. There were several semis that got blown over on I-25 near Monument and closed the highway for a while. Prayers for your safe travels as always. Glad you made it safely yesterday!
WHO, could be so FOOLISH to drive north, or south on I-25 with those high velocity winds blowing in . . .from the west. Either . . . inexperienced or foolish, or, inexorably BOTH ! 💀 😬 😝
It was a crazy storm, I live in MN and on 12/10/21 we were getting a foot of snow while Kentucky was being hit by that ef4. Five days later we got a derecho that spawned a lot of tornadoes.
THANK YOU for talking to us. I have learned so much from you. The things you talk about the wind can apply to anyone driving a car to. When i watch your videos i feel like i"m riding with you and get to see a lot of country. Thanks again. Ginger
I'm not a trucker, but ran across your video. It shows the weather and hazards you have to contend with on a daily basis while the rest of us are working safely in an office or at home. Thanks for an informative video.
Frkn scarry drive - no I would never do this myself. Thanks for taking the wheel while I sit safe at home and super glad you are safe through this storm.
You meant Carthage Missouri... they have a cool precious moment place there. Glad you are safe 🙏.. thank you for risking everything to supply our nation 🙏 ❤ 🙌
So glad you are willing to do this job. I think many people don’t realize the importance of what you do. Definitely need to be brave. Stay safe and a big Thank You!
That was a very nasty storm here in Kansas City so I can only imagine it was worse out west. At one point Manhattan, KS had 79mph winds and the storm was moving east at almost 80mph. One of the reasons they had the road shut down I heard was for a huge wildfire out there behind the storm. Hope you made it through safely and always good to see your videos. Thanks for letting us ride along. ✌️
I've been here - Interstate 70 in BOTH states (Kansas AND Colorado - basically between the Kansas Cities and the Eisenhower Tunnel in Colorado) can be nasty - even without tornadoes and blizzards. Another problem area (or areas) are Interstates 80 AND 90 - which are north of here. (It would not surprise me to find (or hear of) Interstate 90 between Olympia and Seattle (the Snoqualmie Pass) getting shut - that is notorious. (I know of it because my mom's sister used to work for the VAMC in Olympia, but she lives in greater Seattle - thus she took I-90 to work.) She is retired now, so it is now merely "whew" info, instead of sweating bullets.)
I had a feeling you had to drive in that crazy storm! Glad to see you made it though unscathed, (the mirror doesn't count!) What an adventure! Thanks for letting us ride shotgun!
Mike thanks for taking me along on your trips I appreciate it so much you are my number one channel I watch on RU-vid and I appreciate what you do hope you and your family have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year and continue to be safe out there brother and I'm hoping to ride many more miles with you bless you brother.
That was an interesting drive on the 70 highway, It gives me a better understanding of what truck drivers deal with on the highway, and seeing the many places along the way, while watching it from Nova Scotia on a 32" screen, feels like I was sitting in the cab, great job and appreciate the video.
Love your video brings back memories I use to run back and forth from Denver to Kansas city and to Salt Lake city and Santa fe NM and Albuquerque every night whole foods it's no joke out there in the winter.i know what its like out there did it 25 years am local now down here in Texas love it don't miss that out there stay safe drivers
OMG...Mike. you have to be careful out there. Remember I watch your videos and u help me rest. Not sure if I told you but David, my spouse passed from covid It freaked me out. So I watch your videos to rest and your voice with the truck noise helps me sleep some. You are calming to me when nothing else helps.
I'm not sure how I happened across your videos, but I love them! I'm from Colorado originally, living in SW Missouri. Thank you for taking me back to the snow and mountains ❄❤❄❤❄
Hey Mike !! According to what was posted on highway construction was that they put a 2% grade on the crown of the roads for water drainage off to the side of the road so that states that the road would drop off 2 ft in 100 ft. of road surface !! Have a good ride & ""KEEP IT SAFE ""!!
Wild and Wooly but as you state rubber side down and rolling so hopefully we'll make our appointment on time. Cheers Mike and if we don't run across one another before the 25th - Have a good One . Best wishes to you and your family - Stay Safe.
Thanks MMM. Just heard of a bad crash in Utah, Grand county. We were concerned it might have been you.. head on collision two truckers won't be coming home. Our hearts go out to their families. Central California Watching
Liking the no nonsense ridealong format. It's best trucking channel, it's soothing. Just telling us what's going on with the truck and conditions... that said; We all appreciate a little sprinkle of your personality, I like your style of dry humor! 😉 great driving tips BTW, your my go to Snow driving in the mountains mentor and Whenever I'm in it (Any bad weather)... I ask myself... what would Riding Shotgun do? Thanks for all the tips and info
MERRY CHRISTMAS MMM - Thank you for posting - so glad you are ok - I pray that you and your family have a blessed Christmas and a wonderful New Year. Up here in Montana, those winds were merciless - since I am on the road all day, I got to see what it did to the rigs up here - 3 over on their side... keep the rubber on the road brother - 🙏 God Bless
Yeah I used to pull "wiggle wagons" (doubles) out of Denver every night to Oakley KS and back to Denver. Most of those storms seem to move West to East. Smart driving sir! I've subscribed because I'm retired now and miss driving and enjoy your methods and deportment. Looking forward to the next trip and video. Safe travels sir.
Wow! what a wind storm you had to fight that drive!! Sooo glad you were on the heavy side and made it thru without any major problems!! Take care and be safe and if you don’t put out another video have a Merry 🎄 Christmas!!
I was wondering where you were during this. We had 70 degree temperatures in Iowa. They shut down the Mile Long bridge over Saylorville Lake to all traffic all day. 97 out of 99 counties had high wind and severe storm warnings out. Reached Eastern Iowa about 9 pm. At least you could see it. Winds were 80 mph and the rain was going sideways. 13 tornados reported across 6 states. Stay safe.
Hello mountain man Mike, wow what a ride.. You my friend are one brave man.. I saw that first semi over turned .. I was wondering if you were going to call it a night ...Sorry about the fairing on your mirror..Thank you for taking us along on a wild white knuckle ride.. Be safe , be careful in all you are doing I pray blessing on you as you are driving..God bless...I don't know if you will put up another video before Christmas so I'll wish you very Merry Christmas and the happiest of holidays.. Looking forward to see you in some snow.. Love your videos.🇺🇸🌹❤️
🍭SWEET🍭Another one of those “ Mr Toads Wild Rides”!!! Glad you made it in one piece minus whatever flew off your truck! I was so tense I could barely peel my fingers off of my iPhone after watching that! 😆LOL. Be safe Mike & Merry Christmas🎄🚛Rubber Down, Metal Up🚛💖✌🏻🇺🇸 SunnyRay Woods🌞🌲🌲🌲
I just watched a video from last snowstorm. You have out advice to truckers, that's another good thing about videos online. Scary snowy roads out there! Merry Christmas! ✌️
I'm from Junction City, KS, it was kind of cool seeing you go through it lol I remember this storm, and I had never seen anything like it. Glad you made it safe.
Stay safe out there Mike. You've got a lot of people looking out for you. Hope you get home for the Holidays...are we permitted to say...MERRY CHRISTMAS???😎😎 YT doesn't take vacations on Holidays they don't like. So...MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND EVERYBODY HERE.
wow it is a very dangruse job driveing the big trucks out there on days like that i used to but had to take break from it it was over wellming for me my nevers were a mess but i enjoyed this video it brings back good memoreys
Merry Christmas to you Mike and your family. I hope you spend time at home for the holidays. May God Bless you and your family and always keep you safe and in his light. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️🚚🚚🚚🚚🛴🚚🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁
My mom and I watch your videos and we say hello from Harrisonville. Keep it between the dotted lines and keep trucking 🚚. My dad drove for Yellow freight.
We smelled the smoke from that brush fire in Kansas all the way in chicago. Crazy storms. God bless all those effected. Stay safe and Merry Christmas!! Dee
Seen some videos of traffic driving through Kentucky at the time of the storms last week, some semi's were blown over along the roadway near one of the tornado's. Stay safe Mike and have a Merry Christmas.
Ran through a storm looked just like that a year ago near St. Louis MO......the wind was strong enough it blew over 15 trucks and clogged up the highway, both lanes....wind sheers are hard to predict and the hail was 1/2 in in diameter and smaller...lots of dented autos and trucks... a couple of the semi drivers were hurt pretty bad.. quite common in MO, OK, & IL ....TX sees its share too
Great videos, all. My wife now watches you with me on the big tv, she gets the Rand McNally out so she can follow where we are! Sure wish you could start numbering your videos. It would make them easier to go back and watch them all.
