Driving A semi Truck Into A Semi Truck Destroying Storm. I-70 Westbrook and Down!!

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Riding Shotgun

2 жыл бұрын

Filmed December 16 2021
Mike Pierce
P.O. Box 2443
Granby Colorado 80446

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@cbufffly 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@bigbellyrebuilds2778 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@LtDan-lj7oj 2 жыл бұрын

I was a roughneck, living in Gillette, Wyo. (sharpest town in the west) in the early to mid 70s. Beautiful country!!! I miss it!

@sd906238 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@cbufffly 2 жыл бұрын

@@bigbellyrebuilds2778 You are very welcome! Safe trip, every time!

@Detroit_313 9 ай бұрын

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.

@passinthru9757 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@the_sheff 2 жыл бұрын

Good advice 👍

@growthefarmup2606 2 жыл бұрын

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

@passinthru9757 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@the_sheff 2 жыл бұрын

@@passinthru9757 thank you for your services 🙏... I grew up in a Big Rig 🙏❤🤍💙🙏

@scmarine843 2 жыл бұрын

I've been doing this simply feeling like it's working as a mind game and it was actually working the whole time. Lol

@french1956 2 жыл бұрын

Semis are ticketed for left lane travel on Washington state freeways with a pretty hefty fine.

@DJMetzler337 2 жыл бұрын

“All we are is dust in the wind.”-Kansas

@theodoredugranrut8201 2 жыл бұрын

Good 1

@zenscout 2 жыл бұрын

And we stand no taller than a grass seed - Yes

@terrijensen349 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@tortugalisa4748 2 жыл бұрын

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👍

@paulsuprono7225 2 жыл бұрын

Almost like texting . . . with family ! 😀

@donquixote8410 2 жыл бұрын

Mike, you are a fantastic driver going through that wind and rain. Continue safe travels my friend. God bless.

@marceechristofferson6648 2 жыл бұрын

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 🙂

@kymburriss4260 2 жыл бұрын

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

@alsup11 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@trueheartfarm8831 2 жыл бұрын

I know you're not from around here , but it's pronounced sa. Lin a. 😉

@ivangranger8494 2 жыл бұрын

@James. Yes, It was educational seeing what this man encounters, as he transports, goods.

@gingerlucas3715 2 жыл бұрын

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

@PinkTigger33 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@shawnsheppard184 2 жыл бұрын

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@juliehiestand8180 2 жыл бұрын

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@paulsuprono7225 2 жыл бұрын

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 ! 💀 😬 😝

@solventtrapdotcom6676 2 жыл бұрын

@@paulsuprono7225 ...or doing the job is a requirement of their early release, and the company will fire them if they don't do it...

@DewBaby_ Ай бұрын

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.

@spender_cgb7372 2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to you and your family Mike. From Dublin Ireland.

@parsons585 2 жыл бұрын

Prayers for you for safe travels! All you truckers bless us all with the things to keep us warm and well fed! God bless!

@joycemyers9898 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, I would be scared out of my mind! You are a real trooper. Safe travels Mike.

@lighthouse_5299 2 жыл бұрын

Sky-high respect & appreciation for your faithfully transporting our nation's necessities!!! Y'all are always in our prayers 💌

@pinkywilliams8063 2 жыл бұрын

Watching after the storm...WOW!!!! Glad you're safe and as always thanks for sharing another awesome shotgun ride... Merry Christmas Mike

@williesiphone7587 2 жыл бұрын

That driver must be afraid of the ditch monsters riding in the left lane

@magn630 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ronaldwilson1653 2 жыл бұрын

Mike thanks for taking me along on your trips I appreciate it so much you are my number one channel I watch on KZfaq 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.

@berilmurray9879 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video, thanks for the ride from Queensland, Australia.

@MsBear3333 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings! I love cruising! Blessings and joy! Ty for taking me along!

@bulldog6925 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@mikeyoung5211 Жыл бұрын

It's nice watching you doing the driving, and I can sit back and watch and relax

@markduffield1147 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, left lane Lonnie. Stay in the right lane unless you are passing.

@s-lowthers 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@merlinwestphal3686 2 жыл бұрын

Dirt, rain or snow-Mike must go. Good job! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!!

@kea484 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@ralo4304 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this video! I've driven I70 to and from Colorado many many times. While watching, I was narrating where you are!! LOL. Thanks for what you do!

@rachelt2482 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video Mike! Thanks for sharing!

@hoskieubarbara7395 2 жыл бұрын

Prayers for your safety . thank you for sharing your road trips .

@h8evil685 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Ride along Mike, Stay Safe...

@nofider1 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike. Hope your well, Thanks for the exciting journey :-)

@ralo4304 2 жыл бұрын

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 ❄❤❄❤❄

@the_sheff 2 жыл бұрын

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 🙏 ❤ 🙌

@cheddimcfarlane8508 2 жыл бұрын

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

@pkope6849 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike , Merry Christmas... I appreciate your channel.... Cheers from Michigan ..

@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore 2 жыл бұрын

Good job, Mike. Stay safe.

@childoftheking7143 2 жыл бұрын

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

@scootosan 2 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy the ride along Mike.

@jamesa.7604 2 жыл бұрын

Thought about you when I saw that rig get blown over. Keeping you in my prayers. Stay Safe out there, Mountain Man Mike!

@oyvindodegaard8352 2 жыл бұрын

Whow!!! Must be one of the best Trucking vlogs ever made.

@lelandder7635 2 жыл бұрын

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!!

@crashsteale3952 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@christinesales905 2 жыл бұрын

Glad seeing your most recent video. Stay safe, you're a good driver. Merry Christmas.

@virginiatolles1664 2 жыл бұрын

You be safe, Mike. The weather during the past week has been wicked!

@towgod7985 2 жыл бұрын

36 seconds fresh! Nice to see you again!

@l.m.8569 Жыл бұрын

You help inspired me to drive across most of the western states. Great videos man.

@suehilet8589 2 жыл бұрын

I’m watching from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 please stay safe ❤️ love watching you 👏👏👏

@leamulhardy6763 Жыл бұрын

Nice driving I beat you love it I show did glad you are on you tub and I hope all your trips be safe.

@jamesblackwell4823 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your videos. My wife has terminal cancer and is unable to get out and riding along listing to you ihas been a help.

@skymaster521 2 жыл бұрын

Good evening, good evening :D, I'm glad I discovered this channel, amazing landscapes, greetings from Serbia.

@lynnwisinski4970 2 жыл бұрын

So good to see another video. So glad you made it safety. Merry Christmas!

@berndkressin1516 2 жыл бұрын

Hallo Mike! Have a nice Trip and stay save on the Road! Oh my God!😬 what a violent Rain and Wind! 😱 Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 and a happy new Year!🎆🧨🍻🥂

@michaellockyer5300 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you are safe,Keep On Truckin.Happy Holidays

@lovintexas2730 2 жыл бұрын

Harrisonville, Missouri!! My hometown! Good to see product moving in/out of that small community.

@lisashiela9137 2 жыл бұрын

Have a merry Christmas Mountain Man Mike, I hope Santa is as dedicated as you are delivering goods this Christmas Eve.

@wilma685 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video.. wow! What a storm.. Glad you mage it thru,,,, Be safe,,

@milehighgimpster 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@eledhwenmare2403 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ride glad you’re safe.

@sayit4369 2 жыл бұрын

Hold ' er steady Mike!! Driving through Kansas in a windstorm, whew!

@theodoredugranrut8201 2 жыл бұрын

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

@dtprice5737 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@sportingkcfan1 2 жыл бұрын

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. ✌️

@PGHammer21A 2 жыл бұрын

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.)

@foxiedogitchypaws7141 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike, stay safe. Those Colorado winds Can be terrible. The Shanook winds, ( spelled wrong maybe)

@cbufffly 2 жыл бұрын

Chinook winds. Have a great Christmas day!

@theresaleek7750 2 жыл бұрын

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! ✌️

@dottiehildebrand3123 2 жыл бұрын

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.🇺🇸🌹❤️

@benjaminacosta2582 2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas! God bless your Trip!

@Jackie-cy1bp 2 жыл бұрын

Happy new year ~ ~ thankyou for the journey's.

@christineromannoodles9616 2 жыл бұрын

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. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️🚚🚚🚚🚚🛴🚚🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁

@smoocher 2 жыл бұрын

It never occurred to me that truck drivers would use specific lanes due to wind. Thank you for the education.

@stuartroland9605 2 жыл бұрын

Tough driving in the wind ,I hope the rest of your trip is better as you finish out the run .Take care , be safe ,see ya .👍👍✌

@athollmcnicoll256 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@KB-gs8zi 2 жыл бұрын

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 ""!!

@wendylabonte9330 2 жыл бұрын

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

@growthefarmup2606 2 жыл бұрын

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

@steamhard 2 жыл бұрын

Missed seeing your videos. Good to see you back

@rangiharris6306 Ай бұрын

I absolutely love watching you from New Zealand..the scenery saves me on airfares n passport lol..💜

@sunnyray2048 2 жыл бұрын

🍭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🌞🌲🌲🌲

@BackendBri Жыл бұрын

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.

@zino6310 2 жыл бұрын

I WAS SHUTDOWN THAT DAY IN WYOMING....THE NEWS WAS CLAIMING 118MPH GUSTS👍👍👍👍🤔🤔🤔

@dianemichel7824 2 жыл бұрын

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

@kennethsnyder9236 2 жыл бұрын

I drove through smoke in Kansas for a long period stretch. After the winds died.

@msv6620 2 жыл бұрын

that was stressful but have all faith in you taking care tks for the ride

@joannford5860 2 жыл бұрын

Nice riding with you,it has been interezting.

@mitchmcbride8761 2 жыл бұрын

Yeehaw!! Loaded up and truckin'! Woohoo Topeka? Be safe💜

@greggslife3569 2 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year from Vancouver, Canada!

@JL-co3es 2 жыл бұрын

Holy smokes, glad you made it out unscathed brother !

@robertlay5108 2 жыл бұрын

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

@dianesaldivar824 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ride Clyde. My name is Jack and I'll be back. Later Gater.

@dawnscoular2809 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ridingshotgun1251 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Dawn.. and Thanks . Love the yellow truck!!

@dawnscoular2809 2 жыл бұрын

@@ridingshotgun1251 right! Stay safe out there. 🚚

@melgillham462 2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas driver, keep the shiny side up. 👍🤝

@alsup11 2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas from the Alsup family to you and your family.

@wabbit4199 2 жыл бұрын

Hey 🏔 man. Be easy out there ✌

@bobclavile5653 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@sweettrubble4635 2 жыл бұрын

Don't know why, but I enjoy these videos much better than dashcams.

@tehscope9422 2 жыл бұрын

Next time I'm on the HWY on a windy day and I see trucks driving in the passing lane I wont get mad cause I learned " The Lean Too Lane " not to mention the extra 30 feet or so of " I wish I had a office job " to " I am the best " . Keep it between the ditches .

@JD-zm4eh 2 жыл бұрын

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.