Join Backpack Jack and his friends as they dive into the big stinky and amazing story of garbage. Then take a road trip in a big old 18-wheeler and see what it's like to sleep in the cab hook up the trailer and even talk to other truckers on the CB radio! Scoop up big snow drifts in a snow plow.
Join Backpack Jack and his friends as they dive into the big stinky and amazing story of garbage. Then take a road trip in a big old 18-wheeler and see what it's like to sleep in the cab hook up the trailer and even talk to other truckers on the CB radio! Scoop up big snow drifts in a snow plow.
2008-01-01
0
Pickup trucks are essential to the American way of life; manufacturers compete to outsmart, outmaneuver and outlast each other; experts, designers and historians weigh in on the most influential innovations in the truck world over the past 120 years.
For the past ten years, Jürgen Henn has filmed over-height trucks crashing into the 11foot8 train bridge affectionately nicknamed the "Can Opener." In that time, millions have viewed the crashes online. Regional, national, and international news organizations have dined out on the story and the goofy crash reels. But why do motorists continue to crash despite the many warnings, sensors, and signs? And what is it about these crashes that holds our attention? In this piece, we look for the humanity in human error.
A short documentary about a female truck driver in the United Kingdom.
Imagine driving along the smooth slope of the highway. Car in cruise control with the landscape just flashing by as you make your way to your destination. Then out of nowhere comes a massive, slow truck. In this moment, everything changes! Research has showed that for every dead truck driver there are nine fatally injured passengers. Why is this so?
Worldy renowned for his masterpiece The Housemaid (1960), Kim Ki-young debuts with his first short film I Am a Truck (1953), which was sponsored by UN and made a year after the armistice of the Korean War. This film is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a soon-to-be powerful auteur and influential filmmaker in the post-war Korean cinema, if not the whole history of Korean cinema.
Four siblings delve into the love they share for the family’s old, beat-up truck. This love gets tested.
Just how far can you push a modern 4WD? In this new, specially commissioned, programme from Duke, we seek out the most extreme off-road action in the UK and show you how the experts do it. . There's a fascinating visit to the Bowler factory where some of the most powerful Land Rovers in the world are created. There's loads of tips about prepping a vehicle for an off-road rally and then hold on for our onboard camera blast with the Bowler test driver! We also spend an action-packed day at Eastnor Castle - the home of Land Rover testing. Plus there's a 4WD off-road challenge event over mixed terrain in mid-Wales, a 4WD Safari event at Sweet Lamb and a mixture of Greenlaning and Trials from the Isle of Man 4WD club when we join them on their annual 150mile Mule event. Mud-plugging a plenty! Finally we include a feature on the British Armed Forces Land Rover Rally Team, following them on the gruelling Manx International Rally (Round 6 of BRC) with some entertaining in-car footage.
A long-haul trucker turns to YouTube to combat loneliness and social isolation. Under the handle “MsDivaTrucker43,” she discovers a supportive community of women who share her struggles of life in the margins. It is difficult for women in an industry that is 96% male to see themselves succeeding. Tamara's words of wisdom and encouragement offer women a model and a path forward.
An unprecedented series of violent tornadoes is sweeping across Oklahoma. Tornado chasers, headed by Dr. Jo Harding, attempt to release a groundbreaking device that will allow them to track them and create a more advanced warning system. They are joined by Jo's soon to be ex-husband Bill, a former tornado chaser himself, and his girlfriend Melissa.
When truck racer Roger loses everything, he receives a tempting but dangerous offer: to work as the getaway driver for a gang of thieves.
When his father is accused of graft, a former boxer returns home to clear his name.
In a run-down South American town, four men are paid to drive trucks loaded with nitroglycerin into the jungle through to the oil field. Friendships are tested and rivalries develop as they embark upon the perilous journey.
London is terrorized by a vicious sex killer known as The Necktie Murderer. Following the brutal slaying of his ex-wife, down-on-his-luck Richard Blaney is suspected by the police of being the killer. He goes on the run, determined to prove his innocence.
A race car driver tries to transport an illegal beer shipment from Texas to Atlanta in under 28 hours, picking up a reluctant bride-to-be on the way.
Macbeth, loyal to his crime boss, Duncan, is told by witches that he will one day take over. Driven by their prophecy, he and his wife plot to kill Duncan, and takes the leadership of the gang for himself. Maintaining his power will require more murder and violence, finally driving his surviving enemies to unite and destroy him. A sexy, high octane retelling of this classic story.
Trucker Rubber Duck and his buddies Pig Pen, Widow Woman and Spider Mike use their CB radios to warn one another of the presence of cops. But conniving Sheriff Wallace is hip to the truckers' tactics, and begins tricking the drivers through his own CB broadcasts. Facing constant harassment from the law, Rubber Duck and his pals use their radios to coordinate a vast convoy and rule the road.