Stretched-Out Peterbilt Through Chicago 

As an ex-trucker it always amazes me how little consideration is given to the size of trucks when designing these industrial sites.

I always yelled at people in Chicago and told them if they didnt like the way I was driving, get off the sidewalk.

I look up to guys like this. My dad was a trucker until he just couldn’t do it anymore. He had a stroke, heart attack and through it all he still drove until he became bedridden. It takes a special person to do the job they do. People are so inconsiderate on the highway and don’t realize the skill it takes to drive an 18 wheeler nor do they realize how hard it is to stop something that weighs that much when necessary. Thanks for doing these videos, it reminds me of my dad that’s passed on.

Truckers deserve respect. This is TOUGH work.

My uncle drove for 40 years. He always lovingly referred to Chicago as "Shit Cargo." Edit - also, his handle was "Outhouse." He passed 2 years ago and I miss him terribly.

Underpaid and under appreciated profession. I started working in logistics recently and stuff our drivers go through daily is mind blowing. Yet everyone expects to go to a stocked mall not even wondering the amount of effort it takes to deliver goods. Thanks for doing what you do, if it werent for truckers life would halt pretty fast in cities

Peterbilt: "How many gauges do you need?" Truckers: "YES"

I'm not a trucker driver. I've always given trucks plenty of room on the highway. I can imagine how difficult at times it is to do your job. What's awesome about this video is I know longer have to imagine , I can see it . Thanks

Chi town, the windy city, What a great place to settle down and raise a family

It doesn't matter how long you've been driving. Everybody has those days when you can't back the trailer. 😆

One thing I try to tell new drivers , idc who's watching, never be to prideful to get out and look . Even you guys with fancy trucks get out and look

I can confirm the SUPER LONG STICK is actually way more comfortable and ergonomic than it looks. I just made a test with a broom next to my chair.

That Big Pete was sounding mighty good every time you throttled up then hearing the Jake brake kick in was very soothing to the ears too

That's my hometown!!!! You make backing in look pretty easy. It's experience indeed!!!! Great Vlog!!!

That whistling turbo sounds like angels singing

Damn, by the end I couldn't help but think "Damn, this dude can drive."

"When you're backing up, keep your four-ways on." Me: **taking notes** Got it.

Im not a truck driver, but i have huge amounts of respect for you guys!

My dad drove trucks for a few years after the crash of 2008. A very hard and stressful job! I give truck drivers the upmost respect.

Thanks to all the truckers for spending time away from their homes and familys to make sure we can all get what we need.

Kudos for not cutting out the struggle, most do. It's so hard to not get frustrated, heartrate goes up, steering gets more irratic. But then you hit the door and you're straight and it's such a great feeling. Also, I hate Chicago lol

I’m up at 3am watching someone drive a truck knowing that I have work tomorrow doing deliveries. 👍🏼

Sitting here watching without a CDL tells me exactly why a CDL is so important. Despite knowing you're a good driver I still got shivers at the thought of trying to maneuver like that

I am a retired Chicago semi driver I know that I was there I just can’t place it I trucked from 87 until thanks giving 2004 I am on disability retirement because of multiple sclerosis I am 55 now I miss my old trade these videos keep me going bring back memories some good some not so good When I see you making turns and doing some tight backing I can relate it’s like yesterday

I play American Truck Sim, ever since I started playing it, I’ve been watching a lot of trucking videos. And I have the utmost respect for every single trucker out there. Might look easy in a game. But from what I see in this video, there’s a heck of a lot that needs a lot of brain power to overcome. You done really well bro! That PB definitely looks like it can outrun a lot haha

This was a great video, all truckers know that sometimes you get it in 1 shot, and other times it’s a nightmare . The name of the game is getting the job done without any damage to the equipment. Great job, A1

That truck sounds so good, listen to the turbo whistle my favorite tune !!

Absolutely insane how much control and skill these guys have out here in these rigs, I couldnt back that rig in there with 30 tries and a cheerleader.

u can never be replaced😖ur videos are soo amazing nobody cant do trucking youtube like you i rewatch all these truck vids every day an i jus miss those days with you and the truck ur videos are 1 of 1 nobody cant do trucking videos like u i jus cant have words to explain....idk if u are going to see this but it doesnt matter i jus want u to know that u were the best truck driver ever no one can compete......i just hope that u get a truck{peterbilt 389}one day and start back youtube fully again....ama go watch some now i just wanted to get that off my chest.....stay safe broodie

Sometimes I like being stuck in traffic at night because it’s cool to be the brightest truck in traffic with all the lights and seeing the reflections off of the cars 🔥💯

I love the sound of this engine! Also , that is one BIG gear shifter. And a ton of gauges, wow. 👍👌

My Dad (recently passed) was a lifelong trucker. When I was a kid, I'd often go with him when possible. When he had a conventional, I was small enough I could stand and hand onto the 'holy heck handle' and love to hear the sound of the turbo and I miss the sounds of the jake brake and going through the gears etc. I've just subscribed to your channel... I enjoy your enthusiasm and the dialogue. Thanks for the reminder of my Dad that always makes me smile.

I dont know exactly how the new US trucks look from the inside, the ones that dont look old school like the 389 or W990 but as a European I absolutely adore this dash view with all those gauges! That gives me a good feeling of driving a real machine compared to the new Mercedes Benz Actros trucks we will be gettin with screens everywhere and no gauges to be found. Damn! I hope I get the chance one day in my life to come over the pond and get to drive one of those long hoods you guys drive over there! Bless you guys, stay safe! I gotta hit the road now myself! Peace

Man you sure can drive a truck. Chicago isn’t easy. Respect. Wish more drivers were like you.

Don't be hard on yourself friend, the job you do is awesome, you are a true professional. Be safe on the roads and be healthy. 👍👍🇨🇦🐶❤

I'd love to drive an american truck like that some day i'm a german truck driver. Also kinda funny how alot of trucks in the us are stick shift but almost all cars are automatics and here in europe its the other way arround, almost all trucks being automatic and most cars being stick. Edit: jesus why does this have so many likes

When you said sorry for the mess your truck was dirty there’s no difference from you being at an office job your work truck is your office so of course it’s gonna be a little messy keep up the hard work there buddy from trucker family to you keep on trucking

I look up to guys like this. My dad was a trucker until he just couldn’t do it anymore. He had a stroke, heart attack and through it all he still drove until he became bedridden. It takes a special person to do the job they do. People are so inconsiderate on the highway and don’t realize the skill it takes to drive an 18 wheeler nor do they realize how hard it is to stop something that weighs that much when necessary. Thanks for doing these videos, it reminds me of my dad that’s passed on.

Backing is definitely tough but with a stretched rig like yours even tougher!!!! But you said it , just regroup and take your time!!!!! Driving through Chicago is definitely an adventure !!!! Keep rollin and we will see you on the next one 😎✌️

First off I love that truck, the engine, and the interior, she's a good wife.😂👍secondly your driving skills are superb because that was a very tight spot to maneuver a truck. As a trucker myself, Chicago and New York are the worst when it comes to tight spots and low bridges. I'm a new subscriber and will be enjoying your content thanks for the ride.

"Yeah, uh-huh, you know what it is Black & Yellow Black & Yellow..." That combination looks fantastic & perfect for night driving I'm surprised this isn't on all vehicles Awesome Video!

9:27 if you ever drive this route again, stop by Sub Tender on the right. It's a local favorite. Been going there since I was a kid :)

Just the sounds of these bad boys is just so crisp and relaxing to listen to. I'll never get tired of hearing such a magnificent vehicle go through town or listening to it at night when pulled over in a rest area to sleep for the night

Me and my family lived in Qatar. My dad worked in the oilfield for over 35 years. When he first joined, he worked in the transportation department. He drove trucks and all sorts of heavy hauling equipment. I remember the good old days when we'd go for a ride in his old twin stick GMC truck. I've always loved semi trucks since. Unfortunately he retired June of last year, moved back to my home country, within 6 months, picked up a brain infection. And 1 month later became paralyzed from a stroke. He passed away last month at the young age of 60 from Covid Pneumonia. Was a very hard and honest working guy. Your work ethics remind me of him very much. Thank you for your content and keep up the good work.

It is Nice to see how car drivers in the USA creating space for Trucks in the Traffic. Here in Germany it is almost Not possible. Take care Safe Ride Greetings from Germany :-)

Jesus I got anxiety just watching that lol. Good job there driver!

Came across this as a suggested video.... You exited the expressway a block from my house and drove through my town of Forest Park, IL!! I knew exactly where you were going before the video even got there. Super cool!

You have some amazing skills, sir. Driving a manual is a form of art and you are an artist 🔥

Damn it boy. That's the sweetest sounding truck with a def tank on it I've ever heard. 😉😎

Love coming back to high strung old vids

I’m so impressed at how calm you stayed backing that wagon in

This brave truckers keep us alive, give them some big respect. 31:40 - 31:54, what a lovely music!! :-)

I love your truck. The simplicity of the outside makes it so much more elegant to me. People put so much extras on their trucks. To me though, less is more.

At the end there, your boss has to love your economical driving😂😂 sorry I just had to😀(i do not know how to drive a Pete, and that may be the way to drive them, if so i take back that comment). I drove trucks in Norway for 14 years and had a Scania V8 with strait pipes and did the same to hear the sound (full trottle). Props to you for not being a worldchampion who never miss a gate while backing up, and shows it on the video. That is a truckdriver, no one is perfect. Looking forward to a new video. Have a nice weekend.

It always amazes me how people maneuver these giant beasts. Very skilful!

Big block barking, Jake rumbling... ride out! Zero chill, aaaye at least you keep it 💯. Not everyone gets that perfect back every time but you regroup & get back at it. 💪🏾✌🏾

This is a man who truly enjoys his job

Ain’t enough Xanax in the world to help me drive that.

much respect brother......Thank you for providing the world with what we need

I'm glad to see you back on the road again. I enjoyed watching you drive and how you take care of the truck 🚚

id suggest investing in a #1 foam finger to stick out the window for the helpful drivers

As soon as i saw Pershing Rd exit. It brought back flasbacks fromthe 80 s trying to get back in there to deliver my Cali produce. Thats only with a 265 inch Pete with a 48 foot trailer.

The satisfaction of being a truck driver: Road across the highway at night. Worst thing about being a truck driver: Park a long trailer on the narrow streets. I am proud of all truck drivers around the world, because being a truck driver is not an easy matter. Must have high experience and have a big responsibility. I respect, Sir ♥️♥️🙏🚛🚛

One of the coolest channels I’ve ever watched! 14 years ago I moved from New York to Dallas and I wanted to become an over the road trucker, but I just could not find anyone who would help me figure out how to get started. Oh well! I’ll just enjoy it through your channel. Love that Peterbilt!

Was looking for a Peterbilt driver that constantly uploads great content, looks like I found one 👏🏾

I got a kw 660 I couldn't imagine taking a Pete downtown hats off to ya

I did a ride along with one of our lowboy guys in Denver. Free way action, not bad. Industrial streets. My god. We had to grab a big cat excavator on a quad axle trailer. He was a master operator. I swear to god we went thru places I wouldn’t pull a golf cart trailer. I was sweating bummers but that stuff didn’t phase the driver. Front axle up on the median and the trailer barely squeezing by the stop signs/lights. I suppose it’s all what you’re used to but I was seriously impressed.

Love watching someone that knows how it’s done. Makes it a hell of a lot more fun with a rig like that.

After I saw you back that Ford Fusion down, I became a subscriber. Done!

I love how polite you are on the road. The thumbs up and hand signals are top notch. I always try to make as much room as I can for y’all trucking folk

It always amazes me the incredible skill that’s required to drive semis. Respect to drivers, stay safe.

Awesome Job driver, really enjoyed watching you do your thing, most guys would have given up long time ago. Thanks for the show and stay safe out there

I know nothing about big rigs... never been in one... but I found your video utterly fascinating. The amount of skill it takes to maneuver one of these machines... WOW. Great job.

I wouldn't have even took the load so hats off to you sir

10:37 Giving a 👍 is a good idea. I'm going to start doing that to drivers who are smart enough and or courteous enough to help me out like that driver did.

31:45 This view just puts smile on my face. I'm in trucking school and can't wait to get on the road

Seeing that dude's pecker really threw you off your game. It would've traumatized a lesser man for sure. P.S. Beautiful Pete, I love seeing guys like you tearing up the interstate.

These vids, have given me a whole new respect for truck drivers...🙏

I love this video. Brutally honest. Kudos to this driver. No metal was bent. Well done.

I can’t imagine backing up such a long trailer without cameras..

These analogs are love man. I never ever want the truck interior to become like Tesla.

Man. I miss driving trucks. I’d love to get behind the wheel and shift them gears again. Making them stops at truck stops. Love it. Haul on brother

Yep, life of a Large Car Operator can get reeeeeal tight sometimes! Straight pipes sound good👍🏾

watching this really makes me want to go get my cdl i used to love going on trips with my dad when i was younger

The driving skill especially when backing up/angling that huge truck for those tight ramp approaches is insane props to you friend

😌😳😨😱😂 Son taught you everything I know! You make an old truckster proud! And be glad that dude was just peeing, and he wasn't squatting down taking a dump!.... 😱💩😂

I live in the Chicago area and I tip my hat to all the truck drivers that drive on the streets of the city. 👍

That is one nice well kept custom Peterbilt. Im glad the other drivers were paying attention. Stay safe bruh🙏

Didn't realize he had a trailer until he turned into the destination. Mad dedication!

Love the whistle of a turbo!

Don’t worry about being messed up backing in. It happens to us all. Just stay cool and work your way through it. Good to see you get out to have a look. Best thing you can do.

Don’t edit, real life is what makes it real! That’s hard to find nowadays. Keep on rolling. Badass rig by the way 👍🏼

Truck sounds good. Tight spots. Good driving.

Hey brother!! - what machine!!! - you have tremendous good taste and are very careful with your truck - congratulations on the videos showing your daily life aboard this wonderfully well-maintained truck! - I'm a Peterbilt fan! - Simply show! - a big hug!

It don't cost anything to get out and have a look when you're backing in good job

God damn that is tight for such a massive rig. Good job mate. That was an impressive show of skills.

Hey, I'm from Germany. But your video was suggested to me on RU-vid, it's already 2 years old the video but I'm just glad that RU-vid suggested your video to me because it's just awesome. Completely different than in Germany, I love American trucks. It's something different than in Germany. American school also very nice haha. It can also be because I'm from Germany and that's why I find it so cool because it's just something different. Keep it up your videos are very good :). And I hope that you could understand my English haha.

Lmao guy has his peanuts out😂😂😅... hilarious. The truck sounds good by the way excellent content.

the only thing i dont like about your truck is the raised shifter, other than that, you have one BADASS truck!!

I am a ex OTR trucker. I went from OTR trucking to yard jockey. I do miss OTR, but I do enjoy being home more than anything.