I'm a driver. I can sympathize with the stress of that type of situation. I've been in some tight spots myself. Your brain is fucked for the rest of the day. You feel like the whole world is watching and judging you. I commend the driver for remaining composed and doing his best.

Every rookies worst nightmare. I may not know enough about truck driving but at least I have the balls enough to get out and help him navigate. I'm sure truckers appreciate that.

As a truck driver now for over 28 years I give this driver props for not making a bad situation worse!,there was no damage done!

All those impatient POS people driving the cars are only making the situation worse. Stop for 2 minutes so the truck can get out of the way

Ah yes the culture who crush when they cant get 2 day delivery honking at the guy who brings them their shit.

I just got my CDL license and I can truly say it's one thing to be at school learning and it's another thing when you're out here in the world the driver was patient enough to wait on help..It's called getting experience

This happened to me once in the Bronx. My GPS told me to get off the highway at the wrong exit, and the fun immediately began. And for extra spice and excitement, I was in a commercial area. I almost took out a street lamp making a left turn. I had to get out and put my tandems all the way up in order to make the turn. Folks, DO NOT EVER use Co-Pilot as your trucking GPS. Nothing but garbage. I can't tell you how many times it has put me in stressful situations.

The guy recording is the same guy that parked his Honda CRV in the illegal spot

He could've swung a little wider but with his tandems that far forward he probably was worried his tail swing would clip the cars parked/passing on the other side. On the other hand Western Express doesn't have the best rep. for hiring the best. Edit: Everything looks easier looking down on it, it's a different perspective in that seat. It's a lot you can't see.

I did the same thing myself thinking how the hell do I get out of this? I was so rattled. Some guy came out and helped me get out of the situation. I was so grateful for his help.

I've been threw this . The best advice is to stay calm and take it slow. And everything will work out

He is definitely a rookie. He didn't even swing the truck wide enough to make that turn judging by the position where the truck is. And that dummy that parked in that no parking zone didn't help either.

Always good to check your routes before embarking on the journey 🙏🏽

He's doin right. Getting out to look, staying calm while unhelpful 4 wheelers make the situation worst. Unfortunately the ATA prefers we let Darwin sort out the new guys, as it's cheaper than actually training drivers. Gonna see more of this as we further relax hiring standards instead of improving existing drivers quality of life

Definitely a rookie, but the impatient, idiot 4 wheelers aren't making the situation any better. They need to wait

I'm getting anxious watching this...when you're the driver in these situations, its tough.

The cars honking😂

Some turns in cities are not made for semi-trucks, did anyone notice the wires curled up in front of the fire hydrant? Looks like lots of trucks GPS's send them that way and they are not supposed to or designed to..

I found myself in this situation once in Montreal Quebec. One fella got the neighborhood together and moved the cars I needed to move, to get out of it. Love you Canada! Always had a great experience! For those do not understand how we get in this mess, we are visitors, and can get lost, just like everyone else. I found myself in an apartment complex in NJ at 2AM once. Missed my Jersey jug handle. If you don't know what that is, neither did I until I seen it. And there is a reason they call them Jersey barriers.

I take all lanes if I have to. I open up all the way. When I have to make a move I take over the road.

Let me guess, he finally gets to his destination , pulls out his customer's manifest, opens the back and has 1 box for them ?

No1 would stop for a minute to help that poor truck driver y'all rushing to go no where, that truck driver need to get out and look.

As a trucker I know exactly what this situation feels like! I’ve been in these predicaments a few times and man I remember every second of them your anxiety and frustration can cripple you in these moments if you don’t remain calm and the ass holes around you make it 10xs worst! This is where you have to enter your bubble and block out everything and everyone that’s interfering with your focus. Days, weeks, months & years later you’ll always be thankful for these moments believe it or not they give you all the confidence you need for future situations and they help you become a better driver.

I applaud this driver

That’s one of the reasons we aren’t allowed to park a car (or anything else) within 5 meters from a corner (dutch traffic rule)

Something similar happened to me while trucking though Oakland with a 53’ flatbed, I’ll never forget it!! Never made that mistake again 😅

i come in hot with my air horn blastin

Im taking my CDL class A classes, happy to watch these to see what can be done if i find myself in this situation 😂

The way he got out the truck and walked to the rear looked like a man saying damn you Western Express. I knew this shit was a set up.

I’ve been there done that, early in my career, now with 23 years under my belt, I can honestly say “ MISTAKES ARE YOUR BEST LEARNING OPPORTUNITY”

I had to pass through a neighborhood like this in Chicago because 79th was shut down for construction. When I tell you my anxiety was fucked up the whole time 😩

Theres a reason why Trip planning is in our job description you have to plan your route accordingly. Nowadays theres apps for everything its much easier to plan your route.

For the Asholes in the Cars Let's See you do that And Not Freak Out And Hit Some Shi* next Gen Truckin👊💪Amazing Job!👏👏👏

If you are driving for Western Express have semi truck GPS of your own. Once the directions are input into the company GPS, input it into your own semi truck GPS. Take a look at where you are going first. Click line by line please double check it on your GPS

Rough situation, for sure, especially with that cow catcher adding length to an OTR tractor. Props to the driver, for not losing his/her cool and abortingvthe turn attempt! Any driver, that's been out there awhile, has been in a tight area, that's made for a very difficult day. Y'all STAY SAFE OUT THERE.

I would set out my triangles on opposing traffic sides, then back up to try to get the tandems as far right as possible maybe even sliding the tandems all the way forward just to be able to make that turn (correcting the weight later). At least the flip flop guy was making a left turn and not a right turn. This is pretty tricky but if a peterbilt 385 truck can do it I know any other truck can do it.

I’m just gonna say it, 53ft and sleeper trucks are designed for highway use and reasonably sized shippers and receivers but companies like to send these trucks into big cities and receivers that are built for box trucks 😂 I already know the super truckers are gonna say they drive anywhere anytime etc

Love NY not one person tried to help the poor driver even try and give him directions you know he is lost🤠

Get straight, backup and get into the right-hand lane. Being in the right lane should've been your first step.

Fun fact: If he looks out of his passenger side mirror @ 3:40, it would appear that he doesn’t even have that big pesky 53’ trailer 😂

At least he was smart enough to say f*** it.

The driver at :33 really pulled some NY shit wit that stunt

There's no stress. The only time they're stressed is when you make a mistake

As a former trucker with 13 years experience, I can't tell u how many times I've encountered this. In New York City the cops make you hit the car parked illegally.

Remember newly truck driver especially when working for western Express. The dm's are also newly trained. Don't turn into a residential area western express drivers especially going to Chicago.

I can't believe how drivers, instead of moving away, are just parked next to him waiting for him to move. In what world do we live now a days. Scary!! I feel sad for the poor driver😢

I could watch more content like this. Always in the no parking.

I don't know the urban parking rules in the USA. But in Halifax, NS, Canada the grey SUV would be getting a parking ticket. For being too close to the corner of the block.

As a trucker when I frist started I've don it at least once but I've learned to preplan

Where is this place,,,so that I would never come there??

If I notice certain roads are too narrow to accommodate the size of a truck, I just detour around & eventually end up on a more truck friendly street.

Plot twist: The guy recording is the owner of the silver Honda.

I sympathize with this truck driver. Average person has no idea how stressful this job is. It doesn’t help when other drivers around you have zero patience and no respect.

Right when I seen Western Express I knew it couldn’t go well

I'm not even a trucker and I wouldn't have even thought about that

I love how cars go around ya like their going to go some where with you blocking them

I love to help beginning drivers because I remember when I started and many drivers helped me we I got into a situation

when you see the flip flops i know its a problem then lol😆

Truck driver putting Optimus's Prime cousin through so much stress that it had to take a moment to bus' a fart 2:34

It's not his/her fault! It's his,/her driver manager (DM) that inputted the direction into GPS. The driver follows the GPS. Western Express DM or training DM will send you into a residential area especially if they don't like you. This driver is going to get a 250.00 Dollar fine on his/her driver license but pray not against his/her CDL. but his/her DM will cover it up so that doesn't get into trouble

Take more space than you need when making a turn you can always give some back If he had done an oversized turn he would Have had All the room he needed. Or you knew guys that don't know what an oversized turn is. When your birds make the Turn Aim for the opposite corner Like you're trying to swing too Wide. Kind of like you're trying to drive up on the Sidewalk. Pull up as far as you can, Then crank your wheels hard the other way Backup a little bit , Then pull Forward I mean A little more like you're trying to make the turn, Crank your wheels hard the other way, Back up again, Do that 2 or 3 times and you can make a turn tighter than normal

Everybody notice all the cars going the wrong way back up the one way street western express just came down from?

Well, you sure saved the day by videotaping it!!

I know how nerve wracking that situation is. No one is there to help you, people have no patience with drivers. If you ever get stuck in a situation, The best you can do is to call 911 and get assistance.

Free entertainment for this dude.😂 love it 😍

Awww that's probably me trying to attempt my CDLs😅

would this still be consider inpeeding traffic? I also dread this situation when I star driving. Just taking classes now.

nice job, getting out of that situation!

Clearly a new driver.

Should have swung wider. But the cars going the wrong way on a one way street didn't help either. I pull a step deck and wow, I've been in some tight places and have learned to watch as I approach a corner.

The horn language i never learn in school😂😂😂

The driver had flip flops on lol

i come down that street all the time and not one problem other than everyone looking

There needs to be a gps option for trucks to avoid such tight spaces if possible

I remember back when a truck like this one tried to make a turn on an avenue, it dragged my mother's car wrecking it

I see so much space in that intersection he could have used to make the turn

No, they need to help him or get out of his way.

Wow it was so amazing

The problem is the clowns in the cars. stop, wait, and give the guy space.. and stuff your horn where the sun doesn't shine.

The thing that makes these situations even worse is that the other cars will put themselves in the way while you try to correct it.

As a driver i recommend smart truck route has never failed me.....still do a proper trip plan tho......tip to rookies always satilite view on destination

Remember to all driver from first year to 30 years this can happen to any one... But the same way to deal with this plan ahead always plan ahead... Used a 60 dollar map and trucker gps with satellite view or a tablet Google satellite view... Before entering a city or a place that you ain't sure...

That is a perfect time to take a break.

Been there done that. He should pull up and turn his wheel all the way to the left then back up.

Did anyone notice, He was blocking the do not enter sign. A few cars went the wrong direction on the one way street

Ah yes, i shall honk my horn to make big truck disappear

He showed great skill took his time only thing he did wrong besides making a wrong turn was not getting out to look where his trailer was going.👍

That's a good kind of driving.

30 plus years of driving been in a similar situation patience

I don’t understand why all those cars are continually going the wrong way on a one way…

Wow in big trouble right here!

I’m getting out of my truck and locking it, finding the owner of the car illegally parked on the corner and ask him to move, or we can wait until the police come with a tow truck 😅

Gotta practice those ultra wide button hooks. Screw the cars. The more they pressure you, the slower you should go.

You have to know exactly where you’re going turn by turn if you never been there before be very careful about back roads and cutting through small towns. Try to stay on the interstate as long as possible look at the whole way of where it is usually I look at the place and I try to figure out the least amount of turns to an interstate that’s usually the best way even if it’s a little bit farther out-of-the-way it doesn’t make any difference it’s probably faster anyways even though it might be farther

Never mind the crv parking on the corner where there’s a no parking sign

This could be avoided if shippers stop building their businesses around streets where semi trucks can’t drive freely. Theres So much space available outside the cities

Drop the trailer and drive around the block to reconnect straight under the trailer

Welfare Express is not beating the "bad driver" allegations lol

Great driver omg god bless him

Why did the western express DM input into the GPS and send this driver into a residential area? Because you are obligated to Western Express from now on. No other company going to hire you with a fine on your license or CDL. Western Express entraps their drivers by sending them into residential areas.I believe it stays on for three years. So after your 2 years are up no one going to hire you.