I've Been Trucking & Driving The Same Semi Truck For 34 Years, Let's Take A Ride In My Ford Cabover

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I've Been Trucking & Driving The Same Semi Truck For 34 Years, Let's Take A Ride In My Ford Cabover

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Life Of A Truck Driver
The Best Advice I Can Give You After 34 Years Of Trucking, Let's Take A Ride In My Ford Cabover
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@MuthaTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

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@eaduece 3 жыл бұрын

What'd you do with Marine Guy video????

@salstonightsbiggestloser 3 жыл бұрын

Hauling with a Non Turbo 220, no powersteer and 1 drive. That's old school 110%.

@WhitfieldProductionsTV 3 жыл бұрын

and a 10 speed.

@PapaBear816 3 жыл бұрын

No, this is old school before old school. This man is from the school that burned down and Old school was built to replace it.

@muleoutpost8156 2 жыл бұрын

He's retired. Just kept the heirloom for the sake of windshield time....

@53Peterbilt 3 жыл бұрын

He's got a great attitude. We need more of this in society

@stephenmajor5498 Жыл бұрын

Man, this guy is "cool" not only for his truck but also for his humble and respectful approach to life. It's refreshing to see that someone can be satisfied and secure with their choices while appreciating the accomplishments of others without malice or envy. Nice video.

@anthonyfox8373 3 жыл бұрын

I passed my CDL driving test today. I'm ready for this new chapter of my life.

@KO-lx4ye 3 жыл бұрын

Great gob! Good luck on your journey!

@Frisko-don 3 жыл бұрын

Good work man just continue to work hard ✊🏾

@78Ford351 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats bro get after it!

@bearzillagaming5168 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations brotha be safe and I wish you well on this new chapter

@dominick253 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations and don't let anyone make you do anything that isn't safe. you're the captain of the ship.

@joeyz5577 3 жыл бұрын

That's a MAN right there, NO COMFORTS! Lol You found a real one right there. Made me miss my grandad🤟

@MuthaTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

🙌🙏❤

@dominick253 3 жыл бұрын

6:30 perfect advice. Don't force a bad situation. You won't change the company. But there's a company out there that operates the way you like.

@MuthaTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

Yesss

@KokoFixed 3 жыл бұрын

He seemed disappointed when you rejected his offer to drive 😂😂 what a great guy

@jefffaubell5271 3 жыл бұрын

Much respect to this man, he's a real trucker! He obviously knows hard work, driving an old school cabover, no air, no power steering, powered by an old 220, while underpowered they sure sound good. Also, got to love his attitude and outlook on life. Thanks for interviewing this great trucker.

@Frisko-don 3 жыл бұрын

It’s really great that you gave him an interview after all those years. These are the kind of people who inspires me someone who loves what they do and that’s called passion✅

@MuthaTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

He deserves it!!!!

@user-zt6bt8dp2c 3 жыл бұрын

Wow and I’m here with my 2013 feeling like I need a new one lol. Much respect to this guy.

@MuthaTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂🤷‍♂️

@davids4063 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure these older trucks were built with much more durable parts overall. But yes much respect to these guys! the road was much tougher back then considering all the advances in roads and truck comforts, as well as truck stops.

@francomtz7115 3 жыл бұрын

You need an older one.

@fuzzybutkus8970 11 ай бұрын

Being the first one there. I’ve heard that since I started 40 years ago. He is the real deal. Guy is a true trucking unheard of hero. God bless him.

@Ellfyn 3 жыл бұрын

This man values his money old don’t mean throw it away I would like to buy this man power steering

@genehart261 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think he wants it.

@-DC- 3 жыл бұрын

Been trucking since 96 and been fascinated by trucks since a kid in the 70's, I couldn't imagine ever doing anything else, totally get his love for the job 👍, what a man.

@keithkeil5455 2 жыл бұрын

1974 I just retired 👍,It’s Awesome

@darensamuels5208 3 жыл бұрын

You seriously earn your money in a H-Series Ford. Rough riding truck. Hard work keeping it in the right gear. Man’s truck right there. My Dad drove a W model Ford back in the day. It was a man eater…would beat you to death…and that was an IMPROVEMENT on the H-Model!! Respect!

@MuthaTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

😇❤🙌

@hillbillybeerdranker6678 Жыл бұрын

Back in the day with cabovers and spring suspension, alot of the truckers had some major back problems.

@OriginalWetWilly 3 жыл бұрын

Love seeing old school cats like him 🇺🇸

@MuthaTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah!!! I love hanging out with him

@myturninline8633 3 жыл бұрын

Best guest you ever had this guy made me smile today when I was having a bad day

@Retired88M 3 жыл бұрын

That must be why I’m still truckin Because all in all it’s still fun Even after 46 going on 47 years looking thru a windshield

@phillipgarrow2297 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen a old Ford like that in years. What a nice guy 👦

@b.abrackus6403 3 жыл бұрын

This guy and his Rig are the REAL McCOY😊...Best interview yet!

@jaywill742 3 жыл бұрын

No power steering!... good call on not driving bro, this guy a legend though 😄

@drivingbro 3 жыл бұрын

Lol you wrote my name 😆

@MuthaTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

Yes he is

@jaywill742 3 жыл бұрын

@@MuthaTrucker you a legend too bro, im saving as a company driver right now, im trying to figure out what niche I want to get into as a owner operator, im going through all vids to get more info

@kelvintorrence5994 3 жыл бұрын

now thats a real truck driving man, i love those old trucks,i grew up looking and loving them

@MuthaTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@redkrawler 3 жыл бұрын

I always try and ask the veteran truck drivers questions. Spoke to one last month who’s been an OTR Driver for 21 years with the same company at age 66.

@MuthaTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, that's cool

@brocluno01 3 жыл бұрын

The old guys will forget more than some of the young pups will ever learn. I been driving since 1970, so I can empathize with Grandpa. No turbo, no A/C, no power steering, tiny sleeper, tag axle, and yet he made a living for 34 years. Chrome and doo dads don't make money - workin it does ... Happiness is healthy, happy grand-kids :-)

@dp.oennismaurer205 3 жыл бұрын

This interview was top notch. This c.o.e. was based on the FORD C series city cab. Int'l also made a high c.o.e. based on their VCO cab that Hendrick- son also used. The Hendrickson had a 12V- 71 in it to pull highway doubles & sat higher than the I-H. FORD built a prototype of it's high c.o.e. for P.I.E. with a set back front axle.

@kimmorrison9169 3 жыл бұрын

I was gonna say year 1965. I remember when Ford first put these on the road. They didn’t have many over the road diesels then just heavy duty vocational trucks with gasoline engines. F series “Big Jobs”.

@benmullins2443 3 жыл бұрын

Listening to this guy makes me miss my grandfather. He seems like such a positive man and has lived a great life and is the living breathing definition of happiness.

@tracylemme1375 3 жыл бұрын

Being even older than Grandad, I didn’t think there was power steering on trucks in 1963. RoadRanger trans must have been very new then. 220 Cummins was the power of choice. Thanks for posting this. It brings back some good memories.

@hihaveaniceday9386 3 жыл бұрын

Power steering was invented 1920 apparently

@graypony 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a good looking classic that is still on the road. I drove a few of the old cabovers,great for getting around with. I learned on a 1965 Brockway with a 220 Cummins ,5 speed tranny and a 2 speed rear axle. Retired 6 years ago after 38 1/2 years and 3.5 million safe driving miles. Safe travels to you driver !!!!!

@cdpgbc-mw2kz 3 жыл бұрын

Canadian viewer, office jockey by trade but grew up in a Central BC logging town. Enjoy your channel and seeing and hearing all the trucks. Seeing the Canadian and US flag, billowing side by side, reminds me of our countries friendship and close ties. All the best to my Southern Neighbors.

@Whiteboytripping 3 жыл бұрын

“If it ain’t fun don’t do it” I need to say that every day.

@zonie1953 3 жыл бұрын

My old man had a '59 Brockway with a non-turbo 220 Cummins , great to hear that sound again !

@keithkeil5455 2 жыл бұрын

Tank 👍

@nowiamfree418 2 жыл бұрын

They just don’t make em’ like that no more 👍🏼LOVE THE OLD SCHOOL…..

@grundig2132 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing but respect here. He's got life figured out.

@brienwedlock5282 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is so cool and seems like a great guy!!!!!!!!!!!

@MuthaTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

He's the best!!!

@David_Richard_241 2 жыл бұрын

I drove one of these Ford cabovers on a farm when I was in high school. It was a straight truck grain box with the big gas engine. It was like being in a B-17 going down the road, and I loved it. Great video, man.

@joshgreen2164 Жыл бұрын

That is a sharp old truck. Sounds good too. A genuinely warm dude. Keep her grimy side down. I love it.

@jeffwoyjcik7882 Жыл бұрын

I Am Not Surprised At All That He’s From Gladwin Michigan !!! The People From Gladwin Are A Tough Bunch Of People And Great Country Minded Folks !!! I Am So Glad I Found This Video And Getting To See Him And That Beautiful Piece Of Trucking History !!!

@rodyoutsey8786 3 жыл бұрын

Top shelf. My kind of guy. Chrome don't take ya home ! Back in 05 I had a wreck. Totaled my truck and trailer. Was hauling livestock. Had a 69 R model Mack out in the weeds that I used to pull a lowboy trailer with. Drug it out, put rod's and mains in it. Switched it to 12 volt. Then bought a 82 Chamberlin 46 footer. Triple decker to boot. I put 90 thousand miles on that rig in 11 months. Best time I ever had trucking. Ran 4 states with the ol girl. Never let down. The biggest mistake I ever made was selling that old truck. ( Was running a 1998 IH Eagle and a 98 Barrett 50 foot possum belly in the crash.)

@paulgrimm6850 3 жыл бұрын

I started out on a 72 GMC Astro.cab over .No power steering . No AC. No air ride seat. Made a trucker out of me. 39 years of driving and now retired .

@keithkeil5455 2 жыл бұрын

Single axle for me Postal run Grand Rapids /Detroit

@paulgrimm6850 2 жыл бұрын

@@keithkeil5455 me too

@fredyoder7092 3 жыл бұрын

I've been studying for my CDL almost a year and I can now spell it right every time.

@HubertofLiege 3 жыл бұрын

Too much CBD

@davidpepper545 2 жыл бұрын

Sir, This is a great interview. Glad I came across this one. There are so many cool and down to earth older truck driver's out there. I'm only 3 months into my first CDL job (flatbed). Love it (driving). Hate it (rude management)...... This guy in this interview reminds me of my 1st on the job driver-trainer. Down to earth, straight forward and extremely encouraging!!!!!!!!

@1219magnum Ай бұрын

Great attitude and happy. Bet his home life was fantastic and his kids were winners.

@williamwatt6334 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview great truck. And every driver old and new should run a cb . My grandfather drove an old truck like that.

@MuthaTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

Nicee!!!! Appreciate you

@myturninline8633 3 жыл бұрын

Man’s man hats off old timer wish there were more like u out there

@pnwRC. 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE that ole cabover truck! The FRIST truck I ever rode in was a cabover truck. It's a shame they fell out of favor with the fleet owners!

@jasonnemjo5981 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview. This is actual Reality Show stuff. Not that made up stuff you see on the big networks. You've captured a real live human being. Someone who has actually existed in this real world, contributing. Keep up the good work. I'd love to see more interviews with real people who have or are currently trucking.

@jacobscramlin3486 3 жыл бұрын

Such a nice guy, had a great conversation with him at the show

@peteschiavoni 3 жыл бұрын

Granddad is an awesome gentleman. What a fun interview.

@thomasstanley6101 Жыл бұрын

Loved the interview. Great to talk to an old timer who's still in love with his craft

@terrancebubbatrucks 3 жыл бұрын

God bless that man,true inspiration

@greyjay9202 3 жыл бұрын

What a great guy. He found the secret to happiness.

@stevenwallace5990 Жыл бұрын

What I like about your channel is that you genuinely appreciate the people....... that you are interviewing....... and you make sure that you let them know that....... without truck drivers making sure that our everyday things that we sometimes take for granted get to us......we would be in a world of hurt!!!!!!!!!...... please keep up your outstanding content and channel...... keep on keeping on

@buixrule 2 жыл бұрын

I love this model Ford. Classic design. Man does this bring back memories.

@stephenbrown571 3 жыл бұрын

I started with a 1959 H model Mack.

@peteharrison9816 Жыл бұрын

THERE WAS A MAN THAT TOOK ME UNDER HIS WING. BRICE SCHELLER HE WAS AWESOME TO THIS DAY I HAVE GREAT RESPECT FOR HIM HE TAUGHT ME EVERY THING ABOUT TRUCKING . HE PAST AWAY SOME TIME AGO.THERE WAS NO TRUCKING SCHOOL HE WAS OLD COOL. THANK YOU BRICE FOR EVERYTHING GOD BLESS

@timothywhite8766 3 жыл бұрын

Very impressive truck, very impressive man! Very impressed by Asian Mai's respect for the man and his machine. Well done!

@fuzzybutkus3951 3 жыл бұрын

Easy to get those bad boys hung up on curb feel all silly spinning that drive axle. That’s what my dad said about accidents.

@MuthaTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@fuzzybutkus3951 3 жыл бұрын

@@MuthaTrucker YW you’ve got a great channel when it comes to trucks thank you.

@theseventhgeneration6910 3 жыл бұрын

"amazing" the understatement of the decade. Thanks for every moment of mother earth passing by your windshield. You represent a lost culture and a dwindling consortium of "old skool" truckers that give what being a good man represent in this modern calamity that we call a civilization. Your experience will be passed down for generations to come. Not that it matters to you.

@jimmyalvarez4993 3 жыл бұрын

You can tell he truly loves it.

@bradleysmith6442 3 жыл бұрын

Love his attitude on life, what a great man!

@rexmericle5068 3 жыл бұрын

This man has the key to a happy life. I feel the same about my motorcycles.

@mrjlbarrett5556 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed seeing the old timer myself I just turned 70 i started in 1974 i drove GMC Astro 318 Detroit 13 speed for Ferry Transportation St Louis Mo first load City of industry Ca I worked JB Hunt 25 Years i drove a can over international 300 cummins 7 speed spring ride no Jake no Power stirring so i know his pain and good times i left JB Hint in Dec 2002 To go to Itaq operation Iraqi Freedom i led the first Convoy from Kuwait to Camp Anaconda i worked in middle east till May 9 2014 I cam home purchased some trucks and Reefer trailers i American still driving at 70 feel good I still go to the Philippines but i have not been back in over a year you know why I drive 2018 Pete 389 Green Metallic CB handle Is Shakey sense 1974 Great Video enjoyed it

@keithkeil5455 2 жыл бұрын

And your wife keeps repeating herself because your DEAF DD 350 for me Baker Transport Detroit potable parking lot

@wannabefulltimers 3 жыл бұрын

What a cool dude and even more badass truck!

@MuthaTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

Right!!!! Love him

@Skipperj 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks,and wow does that bring back memories!That's an H1000, the 1st semi I ever drove in 1970. It was a 1964 with the same running gear. Single countershaft RT-96 with the range actuator on the outside.I loved that sound of the 15 degree tilt NH220. Mine had no power steering too! It was an old Maislin Bros. truck that ran out of Montreal to all lanes south. I didn't buy it and ended up working for a rendering co.out of Ellenburg, N.Y., driving a 1964 White 9000. I'll bet you made some money with that ol' dog! HEY thanks again, and happy motoring!

@Torsee 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a Two Story Edsel! Look at that cab..Ford raised it an filled the wheel well with a piece of sheet metal. Glad it’s still going!

@Torsee 3 жыл бұрын

@Bob Charles First time I’ve heard that one!

@WayneTradingCompany 3 жыл бұрын

Love them old Fords.

@whiskeyrunner43 3 жыл бұрын

First truck ever assigned to me in 1973 was a 64 two story Falconwith a 220 and a ten speed. No power steering , air conditioning and a sleeper that wss the size of a coffin. Everything inside was metal except the vinyl seats. Hot inthe summer, cold inthe winter. They sure made you earn your money back then.

@GHELM-wp5yj 3 жыл бұрын

The first truck I drove was a White 220 Cummins. I thought I was bigtime.

@DavidTorres-xp1vs 3 жыл бұрын

Oldie but a goodie😁

@MuthaTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

Yesss

@greggzillges7210 3 жыл бұрын

God Bless you my good man, i put 37 years over the road and agree with you a 100% about the good times and memory of the road. Yup there were days i didn't like but overall i wouldn't trade it. The computers and cameras took all the fun out of that life.

@jeffhartson9203 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite truck is a 1977 C-700 stake truck. Pretty close.

@dutchtennhard2860 3 жыл бұрын

Wow look at that ol ticker!

@MuthaTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

Right!!!!

@TheBigsmith79 3 жыл бұрын

He really is a great guy, I remember him and my dad running round wood back when they drove for the same company.

@jobehoffmeister7122 3 жыл бұрын

That is amazing to have that truck. My grandfather had two dump trucks back in the late 70's and early 80's hauling loads in New Orleans.

@Userqwerty349 3 жыл бұрын

Two Story Falcon! I wonder if this originally had the belt drive tag axle? The cabs on these are the same as the medium duty C series, originally produced by Budd.

@chriswhite5846 3 жыл бұрын

What a top bloke lots of respect to you don’t have to have big and big shiny prime mover to make money. From ex truck driver from down under retired 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺

@willhansen5321 3 жыл бұрын

A real cool guy & two story Falcon with a Cummins still rowing gears & having fun. I love it!

@blacboiquedawg7193 2 жыл бұрын

"Been there pull that" Exactly what my late great uncle told me when he retired (I'm still hauling)

@muffs55mercury61 Жыл бұрын

It wasn't fun anymore so I hung it up six years ago. The final straw was when companies started putting driver facing cameras in the truck so they can see and hear what you're doing. We're not children and don't need company big brothers watching us. But generally speaking it was a good 40 year ride but only 8 was long haul, the rest being regional or local.

@josetapaia3945 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video. He seems like a great guy, respectful and grateful!

@dronetrucker 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck chasing money, words of a wise man, you will go broke chasing money OTR.

@MuthaTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely agree with that

@paradear 3 жыл бұрын

This guy speaks a lotta sense! Respect!!

@karlmawby2921 3 жыл бұрын

34 years in that ole truck, most really love that truck

@lewiemcneely9143 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with this 100%! If it ain't fun, find something that is. My thinking exactly! Got to do what I loved which is drive and run equipment for over 50 years. Would never turn back. GBWYall!

@heir_to_the_promise 3 жыл бұрын

No power steering? That man has some strong shoulders right there.

@donbrown8494 3 жыл бұрын

Now that is old school trucking amen BROTHER HAMMER Down that old Cummins was in my first truck with a twin stick 5/4 in a auto car truck tri axle now that was trucking could not pass a moped but it was a blast at 18 that brings back some sweating ya ass off in north Texas

@youtubejunkie6625 3 жыл бұрын

This guy has a great outlook on life. Love it.

@MuthaTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah!!! Great guy

@wizardman42 3 жыл бұрын

Drove a 71 Louisville cab ages ago . the design was ahead of its time . Trucking is an infectious disorder .

@SchnelleKat 3 жыл бұрын

I think i know that guy & From Gladwin, Mi! That's not super far from where my mother lives. Super neat a very uncommon truck. I myself am looking at a 1981 GMC Astro. Always wanted one. Grew up around the Gravel Trains here in my area of Holland, MI.

@mikewest5529 3 жыл бұрын

I’m sure if you look up legendary this fellows picture comes up right away! Good work sir!!

@LOL60345 2 жыл бұрын

the lines on this truck are very futuristic

@ronblack9615 3 жыл бұрын

I just passed my cdl A wanted to get into trucking love driving and the big trucks but nobody playing fair with new grads

@ObamaoZedong 3 жыл бұрын

They sure ain't. Best get to working for yourself asap. You buy an old rig, fix it with wrenches from the thrift store, and you'll be in the hammer lane to freedom a lot quicker than those lease operators fosho.

@ronblack9615 3 жыл бұрын

@@ObamaoZedong that's what a owner op told me that I talked to us I work on school busses so I know a little diesel just not big rigs

@shadowstalker6762 3 жыл бұрын

Man you should have millions of subs just so more people can see these people they are all awsome people but this man has the best attitude i think a person can have awsome channel buddy glad i found you

@willctheroysolved6408 3 жыл бұрын

What ??? We don't get to see the ol girl pull the sled??

@CycolacFan 2 жыл бұрын

What a great guy and a really respectful, intelligent interview. Great work and more power to Grandad 👍

@garandman8114 3 жыл бұрын

We use to have a C850 John Bean/FMC at the Fire Department that I was with. I loved driving that Pumper! Great truck!

@bobpaulino4714 Жыл бұрын

The old two story Falcon. Several of the first fire apparatus that I operated were the Ford C cabs. I'll never forget when a young kid on the department rolled out primary engine. She was a beauty. The kid tried to take a 20 or 25 mph curve too fast and those pesky laws of physics caught up with him. Really like these and the Louisville Liners. Just before I got out of it they were buying the international and freightliner chassis apparatus -- quality has really gone to pot. All the crappy plastic and plastic fasteners. Rattles and squeaks -- it's truly sad --