Straight Pipes + Jakes= HEAVEN. How To Get 80,000 Pounds Down A Hill Safely 

One of the best pieces of advice I ever heard was “You can go down a hill too slow as many times as you want. You can only go down a hill too fast, once.” Great video man.

For such a young man you show a lot of maturity, and professionalism, you make us all look good.

I'm not even a trucker and respect the sound of his rig. Sounds really damn good.

If I were to get a CDL, I would want this guy as my instructor.

Travel this mountain every day for the past 4 years. Everything he said is true. I've seen brakes a brighter red then a waxed fire truck.

I remember being a trainer for Schneider going down these hills by myself and with trainees. I remember one "super trucker" coming across the horn poking fun that "Schneiders scared, can't hit the hill without taking a piss, and checking brakes" i looked at my trainee and said "just wait and see" we got about half way down and Mr super truckers brakes were literally on fire as he was in a runaway. We checked on him and an important lesson was learned by everyone.

Stumbled here like “oh cool, a pov vlog of a rig. Wonder what it’s really like to operate one?” Man, whole new level of respect for what you guys do. This takes an incredible amount of skill, focus and practice to drive at this level.

Much respect for this young man. Shows he cares a great deal about what he is doing. Thank you for your content sir.

This channel has easily become my favorite trucking channel on RU-vid.

It looks like there would be some room to extend the shifter a bit further.

I've never driven a big truck like that, but I have come off some steep hills with big loads of hay weighing 25,000 lbs on a gooseneck. This was one of the first things I was told. Start off slow, never get too fast. It doesnt matter if it take you 45 minutes to get down, getting down safely is what matters

Damn, that truck is COOL AF! I'm not American, have never lived there, know nothing about trucks, but I suddenly feel amazingly patriotic watching this! :D

I got about five seconds into the video here and was like "hmm, I wonder if this is in PA near State College." Sure enough, it is! Pretty cool when I see youtubers driving the areas I know.

We need more drivers like you on the road, drivers who actually care. When I was driving OTR, I never took mountains lightly even if I was empty, and always laughed watching guys fly down mountains at 80 mph, and scary thing is, my trainer when I first started, would push me to fly down mountains. 🤦🏻‍♂️. Also can’t get over how beautiful your rig is 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻.

Going up is easy... going down takes skills..Downshift to the right gears and Jake it... the truck will do the rest without touching them brakes... I've been doing 15+years otr and locals combined..been in 47 state.. seen the toughest mountains.. its no joke... he's on the right track what he's talking about. . one thing I won't do is shift while going down... my preference

Very impressed with your knowledge and understanding. I felt like I was sitting in the passenger seat while listening to my old man give me the same sound advice. My dad was an owner operator his whole life and learned from his old man. They hauled coal and grain to and from Idaho Falls area and Northern Utah. He was as old school as they come. The first truck I remember was a ‘69 359 Peterbilt with a 350 Cummins and a 4+4 brownie. He would chuckle at your tall shifter but would be very impressed with your sound understanding of running and caring for quality equipment. I would love to shake your hand and tell you that your doing a great job. God Speed brother. Keep truckin’

This video needs to be in A LOT of driver training programs.

My dad is a 40-year OTR vet, so I appreciate so many aspects of what you showed here! And I know this pull-off stop very well! My family has travelled this road for years heading to visit family. Well done man!

"I got a first aid kit to hold it in there, that's janky as hell, but... IT WORKS!!!" Concise words of wisdom!

Being a good trucker is an art. Thanks for getting our stuff to us.

You can go down the hill too slow forever. But, you only go downhill too fast one time. Great video everyone who drives a big rig should watch this video.

How I’ve found myself on this channel is beyond me but I dig the content 🤘

Finally got my cdl after watching your videos and my first load was from kentucky to New Jersey. Took 68 I think it was up through there and I took your advice for hills and made it through just fine on a full load. Love the content. God bless

Man, that's an absolutely beautiful truck. It never ceases to amaze me how great these 389s can look when their owner takes good care of them.

I dont even drive semis, but my dad does as a day cab driver and I just find your videos so interesting to watch. This one is especially good for educating about something maybe everyone doesn’t know about. Keep it up!

Jake brake heaven on duals sounds epic

What you said about Monteagle is painfully true. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen people come screaming down through there with no regard for the semis. Stay safe man. I enjoy your videos!

ohhhhhh that jake brake is so soothing just the way it sounds

That's a nice rig. Makes me wish I wasn't a company driver.

Wise head on young shoulders... well done,!!

When I was driving the family down on our move from IL to GA,we went through some pretty steep hills in TN mountains. Had the runaway truck ramps, etc. I was thinking to myself the whole time now much respect I had for the guys in the big rigs doing the same drive

your a hard working man out there on those roads and I appreciate what you do for us Americans. thank you

Hey man. Loving the channel. Some ideas for upcoming vids. I get a feeling High Strung means a lot to ya ;-) How about you tell us more about it. Open up the hood, talk about the engine, explain the gauges, why you like the high shifter, tell us what else you’d like to mod on your rig. You two make a helluva pair - I feel its as part of your channel as you are. Cheers from Canada bud. Be safe out there and if you can’t be safe - be careful!

"I'm coldd as hell!" I felt that, just rolled west from PA couple days ago, this winter ain't gonna be no joke!

I'm no truck driver but I work in logistics. I want to thank so much for the precious tips you give to all of us when going down hill loaded. Love the landscape and hearing your truck's engine and its jake brakes. Cheers from France.

I learned the A/C trick by accident in my 5 speed Tacoma years ago. The A/C put so much drag on the engine, you could feel a slight jolt through the cab if you turned it on. When I drove down the Malahat, I would turn the A/C on and shift into 3rd. The entire way down, I would only have to lightly tap the brake once. So it definitely works!

When first started in trucking some 20 years ago, I bumped into a senior driver whose Jake did fail cresting a hill... it can happen. In those days Stevens tractors were not equipped with engine retarders and I smoked a set of brakes on a hill whose descent gradually increased... one of the most terrifying events to date in my career. Good video.

When I see a truck going slow uphill, I think must be a heavy load. When I see a truck going slow on the downhill , I think there's a smart driver. Great video, thanks for building awareness so other drivers on the road understand. 👍

Cool. Makes me appreciate the truck drivers at our warehouse. They were late one day because of all the fog as they came down from a huge ass mountain that we have near by. The other manager was mad but I tried to talk some sense into him.

Your pull off moment with the drone is one of my spots to stop and strech when im out riding the R6. Good views and glad you have the mini statue of liberty in here as well. Cool seeing you roll through my area!

Beautiful footage of the Susquehanna river.

he got into an argument with a swift driver?? so i am curious how was it talking to a wall??

Good advice, NICE looking Pete! My grandfather always taught me to go down a hill one lower than you came up it, and, like you said, NEVER ride your brakes! I told my buddy that when our families were on vacation together. We went up, I think White Face Mountain in Upstate NY.I told him up top to keep his car in 2nd on the way down, he didn't listen, thankfully he was way behind me, because he smoked the shit out of his brakes! He pulled up behind me in a HUGE cloud of smoke! I was like, Hmm, didn't listen, did you?

You picked a GREAT time of year to shoot this video.

Got a lot of respect for you stopping, and doing it the right way, you're building a much more positive attitude towards truckers -- for myself -- and for others. Colorado here, and half the truckers seem like they're intentionally trying to kill you 👍

Didn't know you rolled that slow down a mountain. I learn something new everyday. Thumbs up for windows down and freezing and country music. :)

Such a beautiful piece of machinery, and a great mature driver in it. Keep rolling my dude. Mad Respect!

Ever since I was a kid I've always found big rigs fascinating and graceful because of how they're so powerful yet just glide on down the road

Liked your channel from the beginning but your shots/editing and dialogue have really improved. Your channel continues to grow and you deserve it dude. Respect from the UK. 👍🏻

Don't argue with a Swift driver. Don't downshift halfway down the mountain, be in the right gear at the top. Cool Pete, nice vid.

Ive been driving about 2.5 years and became an owner op a month ago. Still learning everyday. I learned a couple of things watching this vid and found myself agreeing and relating to a few things. Thanks for the content. I'm subscribed.

Takes me back to when I was running in the rocky mountains years ago.. with my old mack..., slow up, slow down. Always enjoyed it. Take you're time and enjoy the scenery.

Hey RU-vid send this man the wall plaque already! Content is fire🔥

I know right where this is and I always like to crack my window when passing a truck going down the hill 😁

Thats a beautiful rig. I really love the character that you put into that truck

We go to South Dakota for vacation every other year and when we go up and down in the hills my parents always told me just to drop the vehicle down a few gears, we have a expedition with the middle column shifter so it’s easy to down shift. My dad got a new exhaust with turbo tubes in his 1996 Chevy truck so I want to take it up there so when you go down a hill I can downshift a gear and let the exhaust crackle😂😂. There’s got a reason why most mechanic shops up there only specialize in brakes😂

I gotta say this channel has taught me so much it really puts me in your shoes and gives insight on some of the stuff truckers have to go through.

Been telling myself I don't need another trucking RU-vid channel but the suggestions bar finally broke me down and here I am. You've got the right mix of driving, talking, and teaching, you're professional and take pride in your truck (which is gorgeous) and your intro song is an absolute banger. Keep it up and stay safe!

Great video, I'm not a trucker but I still greatly appreciate what yall do. Love the sound of the jakes and your sharp rig

That is some beauty out your windows. Easy to see how you can enjoy those days.

brother i love your content stay original and fly ill see you on the flip side bubba alll the way from Dallas TEXAS

Love the precautions you take to keep yourself and other drivers safe, truck is sick btw

Have not been more impressed by a young man! keep it it up dude! Love to see there are still some of the good ones coming up! Keep sharing and working hard! Love the appreciation you show it’s a dying trait! Trick looks great because of you brother!

You are a true ambassador to trucking. Keep up the great content!

I use to travel that hill every week from York to Cleveland OH Glad I had a Coronado with a Detroit with a real Jacobs Brake

Spent alot of time driving that hill in my 379 ,slept at the top many times going to Harrisburg, you did it right

Nothing but the upmost respect for truckers! Very informative video!! Stay safe brother!

I listened to this video about 2 times and still cant get over how good they sound

Soon as you started filming I knew where you where, traveled that section of 322 many times. I love about an hour from there. Safe travels!

Love the sound of the jake thx for making such great videos I watch everyone of them such a beautiful country we live in happy trucking stay safety out there

I enjoy your trucker program You explain safety to others and you are polite to others.

Respect you, young man. I really appreciate that you talk about safety and what to watch out for. I'm no longer driving, but, when I was driving, I wished more Drivers would have been like you. Nice truck!

That trucks a beaut, Clark! Seriously though, nice rig my man.

OH! He got the drone out for this one c'mon.. You are such an inspiration for a rookie like myself. Thank you so much..

Love all your videos great to see you are back to the channel.

Really enjoyed this. The dream of soooo many. Great job. Stay safe and have fun.

what gorgeous drive, thanks for sharing. Nice rig brother! Shes a beauty.

I've never heard such an awesome sounding truck. I love it

Between the sounds of the truck an the scenery, I’d agree, absolute heaven ❤️❤️

Awesome views from the cab. What a beauty country view too. Thanks for the sacrifice in leaving the window down so we could listen to Jakes symphony orchestra.

As a kid my parents knew id loved to be a long haul driver like truck or greyhound just being on the road, but not as a career. I can only admire from afar with videos like these. Im in college for finance. Thanks alot.

hell of a truck, love the shifter

FINALLY someone who knows how to get down a hill! I tought I was the only one 🤦 like my trainer said to me... IF YOU HAVE TO TOUCH THE BRAKES GOING DOWNHILL, YOU'RE GOING TOO FAST

The greatest lesson I learn from trucking drive for you no one else great video brother and safe travels

>"A SWIFT driver said..." Mate, I ain't even a trucker and I know that SWIFT drivers are full of it. Great video!

When he said creating drag on the engine, I knew he knows what he's talking about. My father explained this exact same thing going down El Cajon pass into L.A. during one summer.

By the time you know it your down the grade and gone bout your business. I love your patience and appreciation for the scenery/view. Enjoying the ride safely is what I think trucking is all about.

Saw this as the first video of Life Behind The Wheel. Looks like living the dream. I love it.

Big boy "LARGE CAR" pure adrenaline , no need for for stereo 🤠

Couple summers ago a guy came down i70 (high country Colorado) and he lost his brakes. Used a whole pile of cars and people as a way to stop. I remember how dark the smoke was. I was a couple hundred yards away

Keep up the great work! Be safe out there!

That is a beautiful drive. Thanks for taking us with you.

Young Man, I enjoy watching your travels and your work. Stay Safe out there! (Your video skills are in the professional category....Strong Work!)

I’m about to start driving love your truck bro my dad bought me a 03 w9

Fantastic. I could listen to that gorgeous truck all day.

i love how you can hear yourself talk bit also the exhaust... love that sound...!!! makes me wanna drive, i wanted to do that so bad when i was a kid...

This man is wise beyond his years!

Finally a trucker practicing safety

Awesome video man. Keep them coming. I was taught at a young age up here in northern NY in the hills, a decent rule of thumb is, you go down a hill in whatever gear you go up the same hill loaded. But today with these electronic motors you can do it a half or even whole gear higher. Love your stuff man. I’d love to BS at a show or something some day.

My favorite video of yours must have watched it 10 + times since you posted it! Shared it with friends, great tunes and great video of my home state, grew up living along 322. I wish you would do more like this! It’s bittersweet and relaxing to watch! Love this video thanks pal!