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.

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

This channel has easily become my favorite trucking channel on KZfaq.

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.

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

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

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 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻.

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

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

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!

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

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.

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’

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

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

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!

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

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

Jake brake heaven on duals sounds epic

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

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

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!

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

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.

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

Beautiful footage of the Susquehanna river.

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

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

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

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. 👍

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.

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.

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 👍

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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. :)

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. 👍🏻

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!

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.

Been telling myself I don't need another trucking KZfaq 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!

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

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.

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!

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

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!

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!

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?

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

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

Dude love the Chanel! Black with Black stripes is what Armstrong all ways wanted his trucks painted when I worked at a dealership in the body shop your truck is drop dead gorgeous you put a lot of work and effort in your videos show us under the hood be safe out there too many crazy people on the road anymore

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.

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

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..

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

Really good to see a young driver with so much respect for his machine and how fast it will kill you. You were obviously trained by an ole school trucker. Thank God for that Mate. Be safe Brother.

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.

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

Just awesome! Had to sell my 94 flat top due to health issues. No place I'd rather be. Riding with you sure brings back some good memories!! Thanks for the channel!!!

I am in awe ... totally humbled and know I need to know so much to even begin being a safe driver ... just about to get my permit let alone CDL ... these types of situations I don't see on YT so much but need to. Thank you for having such great driving skills and sharing such knowledge. God bless and keep you sir!! Much respect!!

Hey KZfaq send this man the wall plaque already! Content is fire🔥

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

I run Donner Pass between Reno NV and Sacramento CA two times a night five days a week. I fully appreciate your knowledge and understanding of the importance of taking care of your equipment and respecting the hill you are navigating. Every night I see hi Ballers racing up and down the hills abusing their engines and brakes. Being in control and safe is the name of the game.

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

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

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

this is incredible. theres a whole method and science to simply DRIVING DOWN HILL! i love how passionate and knowledgeable these truck drivers are about it!!

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

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

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

That's the kind of sound you hear from a mile away, turn off your radio and roll down your window for. Love it man. Gorgeous truck.

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

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

hell of a truck, love the shifter

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

I’m not even a trucker but you guys have my upmost respect on the road for driving these bad boys.

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

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

A true professional! What your showing here is that you complete control of your truck and the load behind it. More drivers need to be like you. There would be less wrecks out there making us all look bad. Good job! By the way, whats under the hood of your truck anyway? Sure is a beauty and sounds good too.

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

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

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

Being from Colorado hauling all the mountain grocery stores, when I went to driving OTR west to east coast , I always respect the mountain! Leaving this comment you can see she gave me grace in return. Also beautiful rig man and she sounds even better 🌪🌪

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.

This man is wise beyond his years!

this channel is motivating me to get my CDL. ive always loved working with or around trucks.

I’m 29 and want to get my CDL and will definitely use your videos for my training. You got a new subscriber.