{"id":2648,"date":"2018-01-18T13:35:25","date_gmt":"2018-01-18T18:35:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/?p=2648"},"modified":"2021-07-12T13:17:06","modified_gmt":"2021-07-12T17:17:06","slug":"crazy-trucker-dash-cam-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/crazy-trucker-dash-cam-videos\/","title":{"rendered":"Crazy Trucker Dash Cam Videos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;2648&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;5\\\/5 - (1 vote)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Crazy Trucker Dash Cam Videos&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;142.5&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 142.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            5\/5 - (1 vote)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\">Truckers are some of the most prolific YouTubers out there \u2014 including you! Even if you aren\u2019t the vlogging type, constantly capturing dash cam footage means you can upload any wild and crazy things you see on the road. Sure, you\u2019ll probably drive thousands of miles without filming something out of the ordinary, but you never know! A quick Google search reveals hundreds of crazy trucker dash cam videos, but here are some we found:<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Note: These crazy trucker dash cam videos do show serious traffic incidents so keep that in mind and learn what you can from these driving mistakes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Types-of-trucking-2.jpg\" alt=\"crazy trucker dash cam videos\" width=\"2738\" height=\"1532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Types-of-trucking-2.jpg 2738w, https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Types-of-trucking-2-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Types-of-trucking-2-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Types-of-trucking-2-1024x573.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2738px) 100vw, 2738px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Five Crazy Trucker Dashcam Videos You Need to See<\/h2>\n<p>Have a Clean Driving Record? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/jobs\">Look for Commercial Driving Jobs Here!<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">1. Driver Slows Down and\u2026 SLAM<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\">Although it\u2019s not from an actual truck dash cam, this video was recorded by a Park Hills Police Department cruiser and shows some serious slick weather! As we <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/winter-trucking-safety-tips\/\">power through the winter<\/a> here in the northern hemisphere, it\u2019s important to remember safe driving habits. This video shows a driver sliding after spotting the police officer \u2014 slowing down just to slam right into the front of the car! This is a great example of how not to drive when black ice is an issue. Slamming on the brakes quickly can cause your momentum to overtake your ability to control the vehicle. Let\u2019s take a look:<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AccuWeather\/videos\/10155988376507889\/<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">2. Truck Rolls Onto Its Side\u2026<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\">You never know when a simple collision will cause massive damage, and this video is a perfect example of that. Driving at a healthy speed, this trucker is cruising in the passing lane when a work truck merges just in time to cause this semi to totally lose it. Without these crazy trucker dash cam videos, we\u2019d never know exactly how an accident occurred. Obviously the merging driver is at fault, despite this semi taking the brunt of the damage. This is just another example of how important it is to heed your \u201cobjects in mirror are closer than they appear\u201d warnings.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Truck crashes and flips after getting cut off\" width=\"838\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DkjQ8sNj9Ww?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">3. U-Turn Goes Very Wrong<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\">Once again, non-commercial drivers have a hard time remembering that semi-trucks have much greater stopping distances! This video is pretty intense and shows quite a shocking incident. As this commercial driver is trucking down the highway with a clear path, one van makes the wrong decision. The glorified 4-wheeler attempts an ill-advised u-turn just in time for the semi truck to smash into the driver\u2019s side door. At this speed, it\u2019s likely that the driver was seriously injured. Again, merging into lanes remains a significant safety concern for all types of drivers. Check your mirrors, mind your yield signs, and be weary of semi-truck stopping distances!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/stayloadedpete\/videos\/1743134122385400\/<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">4. Wind Sweeps Semi onto Cop Car<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\">Windy conditions are often thought of as invisible hazards, although they are very real for truckers! Driving through such a flat landscape like Wyoming means wind speeds turn semi-truck trailers into sails. At full speed, a truck\u2019s momentum is hard to control once a dangerous gust rocks the entire vehicle. As you\u2019ll see in this video, a cop car gets completely crushed when this driver loses control! Always remember to take notice of high wind advisories and reduce your speed accordingly. Luckily, no one was hurt even though this clip looks pretty morbid:<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/118611954828240\/videos\/1355001197855970\/<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">5. Hay Truck Skids as Sparks Fly<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\">In our final video captured in the early morning, this truck hauling hay doesn\u2019t quite get the angle right around the bend. What starts as a subtle lean quickly results in a full rollover! The truck tips over, slamming onto the highway and slides across the entire 3-lane highway as sparks fly before getting sliced by the cement barrier. This video is a reminder that even very minute miscalculations can result in a massive accident! Staying mindful of speed, road conditions, and the proper turning techniques help drivers avoid similar situations.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Semi truck rollover crash on Marquam bridge I-5 NB\" width=\"838\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ufBjFD0ncxU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Again, accidents happen in the blink of an eye. It\u2019s difficult, but remaining calm and maintaining as much control of a vehicle as possible helps to minimize damage. Always be mindful of other drivers and their awareness of your truck\u2019s position and speed while driving. Even the best commercial drivers can\u2019t avoid the stupidity and carelessness of non-truckers!<\/p>\n<h2>What Are The Benefits of Getting a Dash Cam?<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Capture what REALLY happened in an accident<\/h3>\n<p>The biggest benefit to having a dashcam is that it captures what actually went down in an accident. Although as the crazy trucker dashcam videos captured above, the dashcam catches some entertaining moments on film, it goes beyond amusing content. If you are in an accident or are a witness to one, the dash cam can act as proof for who is at fault and exactly what happened to cause the accident.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Gain access to helpful features<\/h3>\n<p>There are many helpful features in a dashcam, such as a built-in GPS. It also allows your carrier to see where you&#8217;re at on your route, which can be helpful if you run into any issues on the road.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Route tracking<\/h3>\n<p>As mentioned above, the dash cam can allow carriers to watch your route and make sure you are complying with all the rules. Some don&#8217;t see this as a benefit&#8230;<\/p>\n<h3>4. Prevent Fraud<\/h3>\n<p>I know it&#8217;s hard to believe, but some people try to cause accidents on purpose to falsely accuse someone else and collect money. The dashcam can help you avoid any attempts at fraud against you.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for Buying a Dash Cam<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Shop around<\/h3>\n<p>Make sure you shop around and do your research before you purchase a dashcam. You want to make sure you&#8217;re getting the best quality for the money you&#8217;re putting out.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Make a list of what features you want<\/h3>\n<p>Make a list of what features you want so that you&#8217;re not settling for a dashcam that doesn&#8217;t have all of the features you want. You don&#8217;t want to invest in something that offers less than what you wanted, and then you cannot use it for your intended purpose. If video quality is important to you, make sure you take that into consideration.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Make sure it fits with your vehicle<\/h3>\n<p>Look into the installation directions for a dashcam so that you know it can easily be installed in your rig. They&#8217;re not all the same! Some are easier than others and some stay put better than others.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Consider your budget<\/h3>\n<p>Lastly, consider your budget. Make sure you&#8217;re expectations for dashcam features match what you can actually afford. Shop within your means.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Do you have any questions or comments about crazy trucker dash cam videos or on investing in your own dash cam? Comment below!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Truckers are some of the most prolific YouTubers out there \u2014 including you! Even if you aren\u2019t the vlogging type, constantly capturing dash cam footage means you can upload any wild and crazy things you see on the road. 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