You Tube Trucking Videos
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Red Viking Trucker is worth checking out also. Particularly his older original videos. They really straight to the point and informational.
I love watching these videos ive been watching a lot of them lately the more I have been looking into trucking and studying for everything a lot are great for learning about the crap you deal with and all that.
Brett Aquila I really would LOVE to see you set up that video section here on TruckingTruth.com because I want the most realistic view on trucking. I believe you and all the moderators have done just that but the video section will really be a great help and way to help new truckers and trucker wannabe's see the realty of trucking. That way they will not be surprised and say that they weren't warned!
In short, Brett it would be a FANTASTIC idea!!
Nine two double oh seven - VLog 181
Young flatbedder, uses common sense and problem solves stuff, gives a glimpse of the gear and technology he uses on a daily basis. He keeps himself focused on his career, engages with the learning process, keeps his sense of humor, and stays motivated with his portable hobby, which provides a window into his job at the same time. Also like the already-mentioned Allie Knight. These two seem to remain themselves and to accept their challenges and share some of what they do while maintaining a sense of respect for the work itself and the profession.
Brett Aquila I really would LOVE to see you set up that video section here on TruckingTruth.com because I want the most realistic view on trucking. I believe you and all the moderators have done just that but the video section will really be a great help and way to help new truckers and trucker wannabe's see the realty of trucking. That way they will not be surprised and say that they weren't warned!
In short, Brett it would be a FANTASTIC idea!!
That's an idea I've always loved but I never really knew what to put up there. I've scoured YouTube many times but there isn't very much that I feel is that helpful, and very little of it is good quality. I can certainly produce videos myself or find people to contribute videos but I'm never really sure what subjects we should cover. Should we talk about life on the road? Or maybe do instructional videos? I'm never sure what to do videos on.
I've also thought about doing just audio tracks. Like it wouldn't be bad to talk for a while about a topic like 'how to get more miles from dispatch' or 'tips for better time management' but there's really no need for video. So audio tracks, Podcasts you could say, might also work well.
I will say that we are in the process of building what I hope will turn out to be a gigantic series of super high quality animated tutorials on everything imaginable related to trucking. We'll fill the High Road Training Program with animations to demonstrate different topics. We'll do an amazing series on pre-trip inspection. We can do shifting, double clutching , air brake systems, backing, and about a thousand other tutorials. So that's on the fairly near horizon.
Pre-trip Inspection:
A pre-trip inspection is a thorough inspection of the truck completed before driving for the first time each day.
Federal and state laws require that drivers inspect their vehicles. Federal and state inspectors also may inspect your vehicles. If they judge a vehicle to be unsafe, they will put it “out of service” until it is repaired.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Double Clutch:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Double Clutching:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Pod casts could absolutely work, I like to watch a lot of videos on what to expect in your first year, some random videos on people just driving to see the things they see. I think it would be awesome to do like podcasts of how your day went the randomness of things you delt with, tips on things like backing and all that. Could be a great idea! I planned to do videos and such from the get go as soon as I get my own truck (since I assume a trainer wouldn't want that while learning in the beginning)
Brett Aquila I really would LOVE to see you set up that video section here on TruckingTruth.com because I want the most realistic view on trucking. I believe you and all the moderators have done just that but the video section will really be a great help and way to help new truckers and trucker wannabe's see the realty of trucking. That way they will not be surprised and say that they weren't warned!
In short, Brett it would be a FANTASTIC idea!!
That's an idea I've always loved but I never really knew what to put up there. I've scoured YouTube many times but there isn't very much that I feel is that helpful, and very little of it is good quality. I can certainly produce videos myself or find people to contribute videos but I'm never really sure what subjects we should cover. Should we talk about life on the road? Or maybe do instructional videos? I'm never sure what to do videos on.
I've also thought about doing just audio tracks. Like it wouldn't be bad to talk for a while about a topic like 'how to get more miles from dispatch' or 'tips for better time management' but there's really no need for video. So audio tracks, Podcasts you could say, might also work well.
I will say that we are in the process of building what I hope will turn out to be a gigantic series of super high quality animated tutorials on everything imaginable related to trucking. We'll fill the High Road Training Program with animations to demonstrate different topics. We'll do an amazing series on pre-trip inspection. We can do shifting, double clutching , air brake systems, backing, and about a thousand other tutorials. So that's on the fairly near horizon.
Pre-trip Inspection:
A pre-trip inspection is a thorough inspection of the truck completed before driving for the first time each day.
Federal and state laws require that drivers inspect their vehicles. Federal and state inspectors also may inspect your vehicles. If they judge a vehicle to be unsafe, they will put it “out of service” until it is repaired.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Double Clutch:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Double Clutching:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Well you have got a good point and I am extremely excited to see the
gigantic series of super high quality animated tutorials on everything imaginable related to trucking. We'll fill the High Road Training Program with animations to demonstrate different topics. We'll do an amazing series on pre-trip inspection. We can do shifting, double clutching , air brake systems, backing, and about a thousand other tutorials. So that's on the fairly near horizon.
Well I am going to have something to look forward too!
Pre-trip Inspection:
A pre-trip inspection is a thorough inspection of the truck completed before driving for the first time each day.
Federal and state laws require that drivers inspect their vehicles. Federal and state inspectors also may inspect your vehicles. If they judge a vehicle to be unsafe, they will put it “out of service” until it is repaired.
Double Clutch:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Double Clutching:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Hey vic, just thought I'd jump on here and tell you I ran into a prime flatbed team tonight. Apparently they operate as a team during training. I didn't get many details as they were in a hurry but thought you'd want to know.
I've scoured YouTube many times but there isn't very much that I feel is that helpful, and very little of it is good quality.
Sorry folks!
Not a driver yet, myself, and had no business suggesting anything. Trying to keep the word count down, and only meant to ask if any experienced drivers saw those as realistic and/or worthwhile…. Thanks for answering that, Brett!
YouTube’s are largely posted as entertainment, and take too much time to wade through when looking for accurate info. I would love if TT "showed" even more practical examples of the processes of estimating and accepting loads, trip planning, scaling, load securement, etc. I appreciate active views of the tech equipment and loads, and enjoy problem solving.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
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