Trucks carry over 11 million tons of commercial freight across the
nation every year. With so many trucks on the road, there's an abundance of truck videos floating
through cyberspace. But who has time to look through all those? Here are five top videos that show
trucks at some of the best and worst moments, from crashes to jumps to floods.
"Amazing Truck Driving
Skills"
In this hold-your-breath
video, big rig drivers navigate hairpin turns with steep cliffs on either side of the road. In most
places, the road isn't wide enough for even two vehicles to pass at the same time. It seems as
though the trucks could slip of the road at any moment. It's two-and-a-half minutes of suspense as
the truck drivers dodge drops and coast around curves.
"18-Wheeler
Truck Drives Through 5-Foot Flood"
In this surprising homemade video, a big rig fearlessly plunges into a flooded street. The muddy
flood water reaches nearly to the truck's windshield, but the driver pushes on. As bystanders look
on in disbelief, the truck manages to wade through the treacherous terrain and comes out on the
other side of the flooded area. The driver celebrates with a series of short, loud honks. Truck drivers know
how to get the job done.
"Amazing
Crash in Dallas Highway"
This video is not for the
faint of heart; it depicts a serious accident on a highway outside of Dallas, Texas. On this busy
highway, a car slams into an 18-wheeler, sending it
crashing over the median and into oncoming traffic. The huge rig, labeled "Pepsi," flies out of
control, hits several cars and flips onto its side before finally sliding to a stop. The entire
ordeal is caught on traffic cameras, from several different angles.
"2011
Semi-Truck Freeway Snow Explosion"
This video is only nine seconds long, but it makes the list because it's just plain cool. A big rig
drives down a highway with several feet of powdery snow on top. The truck passes under a bridge, but
the snow doesn't — it smashes into the bridge and explodes across the highway, creating a few
seconds of complete whiteout. The video serves as a poignant reminder to never drop your guard when
you're driving down a highway.
"2010 Snore
Mint 400 Highlight Reel"
Of course, not all trucks are 18-wheelers. This video is a lighthearted reminder of just what trucks
can do when pushed to the limit. These brightly painted suped-up four-wheel vehicles hit sandy hills
and dusty ramps at high speeds, getting several feet of air on huge jumps. One misses the landing
and flips several times, end over end.