Trucker trying to maneuver around crash takes a tumble down a snowy hill #americantruckdrivers

[philmares]

I was a trucker for 28 years, in these conditions, you stay parked, until the road becomes safe

[chriscook]

As someone who also drives a truck, I fully understand and wish everyone else did too, that he did the only thing he could do he couldn’t stop and yes, he may have tried to avoid the tanker, but that was the point to a void the tanker you are helpless once your truck starts to slide You just realize there are countless other lives besides yours and you don’t want to hurt anyone.stay safe

[rustykirwin]

I'm a retired truck driver and I was a smooth bore tanker driver for many years. I drove in these conditions many times and thank God I never had to ditch one. Always go to the right in a situation like this one and avoid involving more vehicles and harming innocent people. This driver did the correct thing by not involving others and I commend him or her. Have a nice day.

[stevejones]

I don’t think he was trying to maneuver around him. He just could not stop.

[katieshew]

He ABSOLUTELY was going downhill and couldn't stop. God bless him and keep them all safe ❤️

[larrywhite]

This is the results of a very seasoned and pro driver, those kind of skills arent just given out. Better for a soft landing than a hard headon crash. You gotta know when to bow out gracefully.😊

[VAHOSS]

There are 2 trucks in HIS lane.... he couldn't stop so he did the safest thing possible. Inexperienced drivers need to stop commenting on videos that involve big heavy trucks

[larryhackleman]

He did great avoiding a massive wreck by having his own. Bravo Trucker.

[RealityTrailers]

Who ever took this video, hopefully a copy was given to the authorities and that truck drivers company insurance, so that they understand what happened and why. Hats off to the truck driver for putting down his own rig instead of harming others with it.

[vincentmcquade]

He tried his best...now that's a responsible truck driver!

[jackdempsey]

The fact the he wasn’t jackknifing that on a slippery down hill. He kept his tractor in front of that trailer is truly amazing. By the looks of it, he already knew he had to go to the ditch. He tried to save it once danger is outta the way, but the weight of the trailer got him.. amazing still.

[ambercarter]

In America we love and appreciate our truckers. We know they are what keeps us all going. Thank a trucker today and everyday!❤

[lucasjensen]

He couldn’t slow down he definitely saved a few lives with that move

[patrickxxxxdrirrfrr]

I’m not a truck driver and it’s obvious he couldn’t stop and took the ditch to avoid hitting other traffic. Thanks to all the truckers out there! We appreciate what you guys do everyday.

[desertdan]

I drove trucks for many years, heavy hauling large equipment. That truck driver did the right thing.

He could not stop and was trying to avoid a collision.

He laid it down softly without jack knitting or hurting or killing anyone.

I bet he hit the trailer brakes once to get the trailer to slide off into the ditch instead of into traffic.

He was trying to snake around the other truck trailer and put a front steering axle wheel on the shoulder for traction to steer with.

Kudos to the driver for not making a bad situation worse.

[garyedwards]

40t plus was never going to stop. The driver done a fantastic job avoiding a collision with the tanker.

[emtpres]

Looks more like he couldn’t get stopped and took the ditch instead of slamming into the wreck, pretty common if your an aware driver

[garybrown]

Brave sacrifice, to avoid a collision with the tanker!

[semiprofessional]

That's actually downhill. He tried to stop and couldn't. He risked his own life.
Edit: glad to see people are realizing what really happened here. I've been trucking for 20 years and it's a very unrewarding job. People constantly bothered by you even being there, complete lack of respect, other truckers doing their best to make my life worse. Please have some respect for people that are risking their lives every day so you can have toilet paper

[para]

He purposely avoided hitting the other trucks. Good job driver. I hope you were not injured. 🇺🇸