5 ways to tie a Truckers or Truckies hitch including how to do the fastest way to tie and untie it

The truckers, or Truckies Hitch is useful for securing a load to a truck or trailer ,or creating a tight Ridgeline for a shelter when Hiking, camping or bushcraft. Here I show how to tie it a few different ways with pro's and cons of each

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[OutdoorAcademyAustralia]

Here is a fix to auto locking and a more secure loop.

[donwold]

Wow! I never met anyone that knew THIS MUCH about a truckers hitch. Thank you!

[bhbluebird]

Knot tying is such an underrated, life hack skill.

[paulfisher]

A good clear vid 👍, which a lot of folk will learn and understand from. I'm nearly 70 and my old dad showed me 😊.

[chrismulhearn]

By far the best overview of the Truckers Hitch Ive ever seen. Coming from an ex scout, tradesman, lightweight hiker and hammock camper of 35 yrs

[kimbostitch]

Great demo bloke. I've been playing with rope my whole life; as a kid boy scout, military days and then climbing outdoors etc. I was a truck driver and loader for years too and finally I see somebody who knows the full range. Nice to see you know the history...a Waggoners hitch it was indeed.
My method and imho the best, is the full twist loop you showed for better security. The rope binds down the back of the formed loop and prevents it slipping. I have tied it who knows how many times on trucks, tarps and tension lines over almost 40 years and it does not undo. Good job and well instructed .

[Mr.Mitch]

I learned your version of a trucker's hitch many decades ago, but typically struggle to tie it correctly when I need to use it. Your tips are very helpful. Thanks for taking the time.

[noybnoyb]

Out of ALL the videos I have seen about the Truckers Hitch, this one is in my top 3. Thank You for the video.

[daviddunn]

My dad was also a trucker and this was one of the first hitches I was taught. I remember him tripling them up and breaking the rope to show me how powerful they are. Still use them to this day. Great work 👍🏻

[joncarter]

Used the truckers hitch ever since my dad taught it to me 60 years ago. Your way definitely seems better and faster. Thanks from across the pond.

[arjay]

The inline truckers hitch you shared that Canterbury called out is something I adopted as soon as I saw it, but I did have to change the loop you feed the bite through to a lark's head because it kept slipping with paracord under high tension. Even a full twist wouldn't hold it. Two individual twists spaced out a bit worked alright as well but the lark's head works better than all of them.

[lovinthe]

Great instruction, plenty of options, and no fluff!

I find your videos to be some of the most productive and satisfying throughout my feed. Very much appreciated, sir!

[DIEME]

So glad I found this, my old man used these knots on the wagons when I was a kid. Sadly lost him before I ever got the hang of it. So I’m here for all of these vids👍🏼 thank you sir👊🏼

[jasonjohnson]

Probably the best tutorial I’ve seen regarding using a trucker’s hitch. I appreciate historical references to its likely origins too. Great demonstration of various tie methods. I’m most impressed with the explanation of the double loop method for eliminating the chances of an unintentional loss of the hold. I’ve been seeing SSSOOO many variations on ridge lines, toggles, prusik knots, etc and your explanation of the efficiency of the various truckers hitches…makes far more sense, speeds up the process and gets the job done without the unnecessary complications. Well done. 👏👍✌️🇺🇸

[jimt]

Great video mate. I was also shown a variation by a mate who works in the RAF. Basically it’s the same as what you’ve shown but you wrap around the bite twice and then again but the final wrap sits behind the first two wraps. It’s essential that the third wrap comes between the first two wraps. My mate said they use this way because if the rope is wet due to heavy rain for example it can swell. This method ensures the when loosened the hitch just falls apart. Thanks for the video. Great work.

[rickchandler]

I've watched a LOT of trucker's hitch videos. This is the BEST one, hands down. Great video!

[moltopericoloso]

That's the same method Richard Graves describes in The 10 Bushcraft Books - "Knots and Lashings" (excellent reading if you can still find a copy). It's the way I was taught and the way I've used for the past 40 years. It's quick, secure and effective - never had one fail and it's easy to undo. Good video and explanation.

[bushcraftbasics]

Like your videos and how you get to the point and teach.

[bobbieolsen]

My g father raised me, he was born in 10 and went to work in the oil field when he was 10, rope and line a knots were a must know subject with him, what you call the wagon hitch, he called the Gilligan hitch, fast and secure, grab a long eared bight, toss the tug end over and above it, roll a half push it thru roll another push it thru and again if you’d like, 30 seconds and your in business. You are the ONLY PERSON I’ve ever seen bend this hitch in my lifetime (65 years) other than family, nice to see someone with concern for getting their line back!

[general]

THANK YOU for a really nice video. I learned from my Grandfather, who was a Merchant Marine, in the Spanish American War. He taught me MANY knots before I was out of diapers, my grandmother told me. There wasn't any complete rope feed-thru's. They were all "On the bight". They had to be fast to tie and adjust. And as quick to untie. The knots, He taught me, wouldn't kink your rope. All, quick disconnect. Speed and accuracy was trained into me.
Shawn Kelly, of "Corporal's Corner, showed us the LOCKING TRUCKER'S HITCH. I thought that was plumb handy, and I do use it at times, but usually do it like "Pappy" taught me. I have taught a whole BUNCH of folks, the truckers hitch, when helping them tie down their cargo, where you could redily see the materials falling from their trucks or trailers, & once put about a 26 foot boat on a trailer, after the tow-strap broke. His little scrawny wife supplied the walking pulling power from that compound truckers hitch. It's amazing what that manipulation of rope will do.
Thank you for your video. I will play it and work with rope, as I watch your video. I'm over 70 now, so it takes a bit of repetition to learn new ways of doing things. Thanks again!