So......Ya think yer a truck driver??

[farmersamm]

Thought somebody would enjoy these. Tough trucks, tough drivers, and tough country.

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The first doood got it right by getting up to speed before going in

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Some extreme guts needed to do this

[chimmike]

I spotted a winch cable on the last one. Still....some of those aren't ballsy but just plain stupid.

the guy backing up....just wow on him for sure

US regulators would have a heart attack if anyone in the US did that.

[farmersamm]

Originally Posted by chimmike

I spotted a winch cable on the last one. Still....some of those aren't ballsy but just plain stupid.

US regulators would have a heart attack if anyone in the US did that.

The tankers pulled the lighter trucks thru, only trucks with enough ballast to keep from going down stream I suppose.

To me it's a prime example of how the Russians defeated the French (Napoleon), and Hitler. Nobody has successfully invaded Russia and been able to hold on. They're tough pragmatic people. And no , I'm not a Red Pinko Evil Commie sympathizer either

I appreciate a can-do attitude.

[chimmike]

I remember a few years back when I was really in to off-roading my live axle 4runner, I saw a vid on youtube of a bunch of rooskie off-roaders stuck in an uphill box of mud up to the frames of every rig. They were all digging out the wheels, getting more stuck, digging again. I'm sure they got out, but probably after a full day of digging, winching, etc each vehicle up the hill. Just incredible the bog they were in.

[duaneb55]

I bow to the "best truck driver in the world" and I hope you never find yourself having to navigate like these guys across your creek Samm.

[farmersamm]

Duane................http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/2879392242.html I can see you getting ready for a road trip

[duaneb55]

. . . for recovering all those SA-200s found off road deep in the woods.

[denrep]

Originally Posted by farmersamm

. . .To me it's a prime example of how the Russians defeated the French (Napoleon), and Hitler. Nobody has successfully invaded Russia and been able to hold on. . . .

Leave it to organized crime to break tradition.

[Scott Young]

my hat is off to them...loved the videos.

[denrep]

Yeah, you think the driver's brave?
Well, then notice in the second video at about 1:08 when Ivan, "The Human Counterweight," climbs out to the front bumper.

[farmersamm]

Originally Posted by denrep

leave it to organized crime to break tradition.

[tanglediver]

We got trucks too!

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[Dualie]

that vid of the log truck turn around is pretty good. We call that the west coast tail light check when pulling transfers. word to the wise DON'T TRY IT LOADED, it will not end well.

[AndyA]

Knowing my luck, I'd break an axle or driveline about half way across that creek.

[duaneb55]

Originally Posted by tanglediver

We got trucks too!

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There's nothing wrong with how that winch was used. The operator simply made sure the truck was properly "anchored" prior to pulling that tree down to get it out of the way.

[Bluewelders]

Pretty much committed to the ride,no getting out and walking the rest of the way.

[el bob]

Originally Posted by duaneb55

There's nothing wrong with how that winch was used. The operator simply made sure the truck was properly "anchored" prior to pulling that tree down to get it out of the way.

I guessed what was going to happen from your comment, but while watching the video I still ended up laughing out loud. Seemed almost like a real life Looney Tune.

[daine.scott]

Incredible that was! One needs oodles of courage to do this.

[lamename]

Holy corn nuts! No wonder lumber is so expensive....Average BAL of those drivers?

[steve45]

At least he chose a tree that was far enough away that it wouldn't land on the truck!

[Rbeckett]

Million + accident free miles. Been to all 48 states except Oregon. Pulled flat, reefer, dry box, oversize, heavy haul and hazmat. I know I am a truck driver, no doubt about it. Eeverybody has to learn, so I hope he doesnt get himself or anybody hurt till he gets it. Everone "gets it" at different times. Just my opinion.
Bob

[Dualie]

I don't know bob have i have seen a lot of wheel holders in gold, red, light blue, orange and mainly WHITE freightliners that would never get it. And guys with 6 years experience training new drivers.

[Billdacat]

This is how the National Guard does it. The Ruskies; they don't have nothing on us..

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[DSW]

Got to love deep water fording kits on those trucks!

[tanglediver]

Um, where are we going, and can I breath yet?