My daddy was a truck driver all his working life til the day he passed on .I have the upmost respect for these big trucks out on the road .God Bless the truckers!
Being an over the road trucker myself I would have to say this is a very good film that should be put on the major media channels. I especially like the diversity of drivers they show. We don't ask to be understood, simply given the respect we deserve.
Man, I come back to this every so often! My father was an OTR truck driver for all of my childhood, well into my teenage years. I remember the excitement & anticipation of him coming home, then when summer would come around I’d go with him on a cross country trip. I can count with one hand the times he was home on holidays, but that’s the love & hustle of a parent, which I understand now that I’m older. I’ve always held truckers in the highest regard & respect, I even carry a St. Christopher lapel with me wherever I go (I’m in the Army); I miss you everyday dad!
As a former trucker that had to find a more stable job due to the economy, this doc really hit it right on the head. I Love how nothing is sugar coated. Very nice!
@TheSuperlobo34 to each their own. I love staying in different places. And the pay is good idk what your talking about. Did you not manage your money properly?
I ran during the old days. 3.5 million miles, times were rough then but now I do not how you can do it and give your family just what they need. Its hard work and long hours. God Bless you guys for bringing all my needs
I love this. Been a long haul driver since 2010 & happy to see other drivers feel the same as I. I love driving....hate the life & how people treat us, but love to drive.
In loving memory of Richard Henderson, I thank all you truckers for all you do. Richard used to always tell me he hated what he referred to as 90 day wonders, screwing everything up for the real professionals. Richard had 2 million accident free miles in his career as a truck driver. A pretty impressive feat even by todays standards. Once again, for all you professional truckers, you keep America moving, I thank you, and America thanks you! Merry Christmas, and may you be kept safe, at any time you are away from your families back home. Keep on Trucking! MJ from western Colorado.
I enjoyed the documentary. Truck drivers are the backbone of this country. We should never lose that focus. Trucking has its peaks and valleys, as with any profession, but it is highly noble and it keeps our economy moving. Travel safe out there, drivers. Safety first and always. 10-4 -Jim
America gives thanks to literally everyone but truck drivers. American soldiers may have fought for our freedom but truck drivers keep us alive. America!
Well in that case, yes they are both equal. A truck drives chooses trucking as their job/career knowing the hardships it entails. Are members in the armed forces choose that as their job/career but where the difference comes in is what they do for a living. A truck driver drives around all day. Are troops, I’m sure you know are different. As I said in the comments I appreciate our truckers and I do think they are under appreciated. But the work they do does not compare to the work are troops do.
Excellent documentary! I grew up in a trucking family and this really hit home. My grandfather George Herrmann owned his own small firm from Onalaska WI. My dad and his brothers drove their entire lives. I never wanted to drive, but could if needed, the stress would kill me though!
Thanks Doug for sharing "Big Rig" with us. I'm a retired Trucker from Ireland and my one regret is never having had the opportunity to drive in the US but your Documentary gave me the grand Tour in the driving seat which I really enjoyed and listening to the Drivers stories was an added bonus. I wish all you Lads and Ladies safe Driving and be careful out there. Dave...........alias "Big D"
Jacek was my favorite of all of them. No negativity no whining , nothing. Just full on happy to be alive, happy to have the wheels beneath him and the diesel in his tanks. Rest of them and and alot of drivers these days could take a lesson from him. Roll on jacek
One of the BEST movies about real America and it's real people I have ever seen. You have hit the nail right on the head. Just a GREAT movie. THANK YOU !!!! God Bless the truckers. I am Inspired !!!
JakeJunker... Thank you! Your sentiments were true, years ago... but for the "most part", these jokers that are posing as "truck drivers"... shouldn't be allowed anywhere near a rig, and as far as "hard working"... today's batch haven't got a clue what real work.. Is!! Not being negative, it's just the truth.... they are NOT the same breed of drivers that were "out there" up until about 2010ish and are mostly all retired now.
Doris is over here being an absolute badass. I have so much respect for her, and for literally everyone in this video. I used to get pissy at semis on the the highway, but now I love getting behind them or next to them and just appreciating them for what they are. Someone them are super cool too, like they shouldn't be at a truck show rather than on the road
Doris is being an "absolute badass" for doing the exact same thing as everyone else? Weird. What about the dude that got his arm ripped off and is now driving. Oh right....hes a man lol
man i love trucking. My dad use to take me out when i was a kid. It was amazing as amazing gets. I drive now, and i cant tell you how amazing life is. the future is trucking. everything you see around you right now was on a truck, and i might of hauled something you own right now. so you are all welcome, and i pray you say thank you by respecting other truckers out there that you may come across. :D
***** Very few people are like you in this world. I wish I came across more people like you. Most don't understand the sheer power our trucks have. loaded or empty it takes a pretty penny to stop these vehicles. I run Flatbed and they don't understand if I hard brake because a four wheeler did something stupid my load can come off if a securement fails. (although I over Secure) and can kill innocent motorist and myself. that headach rack wont stop 48,000 pounds of steel from coming in the driver seat. Much respect to you and keep up the good work. if I ever come across you I will be proud to shake your hand.
***** Thats good. Hopefully other four wheelers will follow your example. most of us out here have people some where waiting for us to return. I mean I don't but most do. And to be honest, most of us would rather swerve off the side of the mountain than run into that stopped car with a family inside. Atleast I would, I vowed to never take another life after my last deployment, and I will die by that. No sense is plowing into a vehicle that has kids inside it, no matter how bad the parents are, children are innocent. well, unless were in afghan and your 11 shooting RPG's then fuck it.
I guess these days it's mostly new guys that can tolerate the heavy traffic and illogical rules and regulations since they never knew what it used to be like years ago
Hey buddy thinking to change career. I have an offer an opportunity to get a job as truck driver but I have bad back. Lwr back pain if I can do my stretch exercises while driving do you think I can handle it ? Please advise. Thank you
All I wanted to do since gradeschool , I fell in love with them trucks , and a lifestyle portrayed in all them old truckin albums just shut up in my room , lisrening and dreaming. I will miss driving truck till my last breath , but not ALL the rules , regs , cost , and stupidity thats grown worse every year , no sir. Theres a pattern that started years ago , and trucking was not immune. Everytime theres a good job that might let you get ahead of the game a little , that you dont mind doing. Someone will ALWAYS find a way to ruin it in the name of making it better and progression.. salute drivers , and God Bless.
I drove an old Diamond T in 1945 with an ole contiental engine, the trucking world has changed a lot more from what can imagine. They have great looking trucks, I don't know how they survive with the fuel cost, in 1941 I was paying 5 cents a gallon for gasoline. Keep up the great work truckers.
only a "septic tank" would come out with a statement like that. may be they're doing it to support their family, like. get a grip, flag waver, Kerrye face.
I just graduated from trucking school at age 43. I got my CDL two days ago and am looking to start driving either this week or the week following Christmas. The experiences I've had with truck drivers, so far, are good ones. The truckers I know love their country and know that they play a huge role in keeping the country running. I look at my future in trucking as a way I will be able to serve my nation.
I'm a 17 year old female and am looking to join the military after high school as an 88M (Motor Transport Operator). I used to ride with my dad in his truck over the road when I was younger and I loved it. If I end up joining and liking the MOS I would gladly be a trucker in the civilian world when I get out!
Out of all the trucking flims that came out in the late 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, this is by far spot on what truck drivers go through on a daily basis.
My Father was a trucker back in the 50's and when I was a teen I had a neighbour that was an owner operator who hauled chemicals. Now I myself have never actually driven a truck myself but I've riden Along and I've seen people on the road do some of the stupidest shit around trucks it's unreal. Thank you for all you do out there.
Been driving for 5 years and glad to follow in the foot steps of those before me and my Late uncle. And I’ve fallen in love with this lifestyle. I tried local driving for a minute and it never felt right. Still a rookie but 500,000 miles and going. :)
Almost done with trucking school and going for my CDL drive, pretrip, and in-cab next week. Going OTR with a trainer and then solo. Can't wait to see the USA.
Most new drivers last less than 6 months. They find out it's not all hanging out at truck stops and visiting landmarks. I have 2 brothers who are long time drivers, so when I went to truck driving school, I knew what the job really involved (long hours, banking sleep, and staying on the road if you wanted to make any money) - and I said so. I also knew how to make logbooks work for me instead of against me. The school (and their desire to have high placement figures) wouldn't allow the instructors to say anything detrimental about the job. A couple of them told me in private to keep speaking up in class since they were only allowed to paint rosy pictures. The recruiters who came around to make presentations hated me! LOL!
This film has made me realize how much I miss trucking. I had to retire from it for back issues. I drove for 12 years I lived the dream. I remember as a 10 year old kid wanting to drive a truck. I finally did it. My back was wrecked in an accident while I was teaming early in my career. My co driver lost control of the truck and we slid into a ditch while I was in the sleeper and I was thrown into the bottom of the upper bunk and injured my back. I knew then my time was limited and in 2013 it came to an end. I miss it but I cannot take the abuse any longer. I want to wish all my brothers and sisters out there safe travels and remember that I miss you all.
Drove for a decade and some days I miss it others I'm glad I'm not on the road anymore. But thankful for all those still out there. It's a subculture all it's own and there is not anything like it. I love it.
I spent 35+ years of my life in a rig and believe me when I tell you that it's a life style, not just a job. Folks think it's an easy life and truckers make a bundle but it's not like that anymore, or at least not when I retired in 2010. When I started driving back in 1979, I hauled coal in the tri-state area of OH, PA & WV just to get the feel of local and freeway running until I felt comfortable enough for the open road and after 4 years of local running I took a job with an O/O who eventually sold me one of his trucks and from that point on I went independent When the cost of fuel started going thru the roof and maintenance cost got out of hand, I leased my truck to another driver and I began driving for a pretty good outfit out of Cedar Rapids where I worked also as a trainer for them for a year & a half until I crawled out of the sleeper birth one night late and the gal I was training was rolling along at 70 mph with fog so thick you couldn't even see to the end of the headlight beams and I about killed her! That ended my days as a trainer and finally I finished my last 5 years in the business working for an outfit out of San Diego, CA as their Safety Director and Director of Training which was a pretty sweet job. I had a nice cushy desk job, driving a new company p/u, wearing some real nice looking tailored suits but I loved it because I was still around the rigs. I always thought I would miss it like crazy when it was coming close to retirement time for me simply because it was all I knew and even though I did miss it for a short time, recalling those nasty winters running the northern corridor and up into Canada all those years the missing soon faded and I've been enjoying my retirement ever since. Oh, I still read my huge library of OTR magazines and I'm sure some recall that great trucker's magazine "Overdrive" that had the "Model of the Month" contest which I entered a few times and twice actually made it in the magazine with 1st place one year and 3rd place another year. I still build my stash of the nice "old school" AMT and ERTL model kits for the rigs & trailers so I guess the trucking never really leaves us after all, lol. Great little flick, thanks for the upload.
Finally a Movie that shows real-life trucking in the USA. Please show all of your friends what it's all about. While it doesn't touch on all the bad parts of this industry, it does show the essence of "why" truck drivers love driving. Kudos to the filmmakers...
10 years ago my grandparents recorded this documentary for me on DirectTV because I loved trucking, now just watching this just seeing how relevant this this is now more than ever from the direction of the trucking industry to the direction of the country!
Thank you for 90 minutes of superb and insightful entertainment. Well made, nicely soundtracked, and never laborious. A bit shout to all truckers from England! Respect.
As a former long-haul trucker with 14 years and over 2 million miles experience I can say this is the most accurate portrayal of the life I've yet seen. I quit driving in 2008 after getting involved with a NIGHTMARE of a company called "K&B" out of Sioux City, Iowa. They were so bad that the DOT had shut them down a year before I hired on! If I had known that then I might still be driving today.
I really loved rigs since I was a child, hypnotized by all of them. Now I am 46 and I still do love them, probably even a lot more, even though life brought me into other kind of job and career. What I didn't understand as a child but understand today is the huge huge respect we oughtta pay to these men and women. They make the economy run, they are the backbone of it. And they do it living a hard lonely life, highly demanding in skills and sense of responsibilty. They put safety of everyone else on the road at first place, even before their own. People that don't understand it and disprespect truck drivers are clueless ignorants or frustrated road (ab)users. Usually both kinds are very dangerous drivers and road bullies themselves in first place. There are scumbags in the trucking industry of course, just as in every other human profession. But the vast majority of drivers are truly great human beings who keep a joyful adult/kid heart while being amongst most serious and responsible professionals you can find out there. Drivers care about other people's safety like few other professions.
so true mate so true. I mean America aint the only country that has relied on trucks and the trucking industry. Truck drivers have done a lot of great service for other countries such as Australia, UK and other countries were trucks and the trucking industry has had time to expand to. So indeed kudos and amen to all those amazing truck drivers that work their asses off to bring all of us the essentials that we all need aswell as luxuries and entertainment goods we all enjoy Truckers my kudos goes out to all you blokes out there in America and all other countries that have relied on trucks.
I've always had a respect for truckers and now I have all the more.I was a little surprised that female truckers are disrespected. Women already proved themselves. Great video. Thanks for the posting.
Ever since I was a little boy, ive loved these trucks, the way they sound, the way they looked on the open road. I always saw them on the highway with their lights turned on latenight with my favorite music on its a magical feeling arriving to a different city. Ive always thought of this as a fun job.
Wow. This video has brought so much warmth and joy to my heart. I am 16 and hope you get into the trucking business someday. I have always saluted truckers, and always will.
I had ( say had) a pen-pal who was an a driver for CONWAY. Guess people would say OTR? I loved to hear him talk about the road but I'm sure that it's not an easy life. Trying to move goods from point A to point B in a minimum of time with the conditions and COSTS that truckers face would be a night-mare for most people. Takes courage and dedication to drive the BIG RIGS. We better be THANKFUL that there are PEOPLE out there willing to do it.
The honest truth about trucking from a 42 year veteran. There are 2 types of truckers. Those that drive to earn a living and those that to whom truck driving is a way of life. If your doing this JUST for money, good luck, chances are you won't last. There are easier ways to make money. However, for those like me to whom this is a way of life, there's nothing else we would do. The freedom, is where it's at for me. Dispatch send me a load, if I want it I take it, If not I wait. My choice. Once I have the load, as long as I get it there on time, what ever I do, how ever I go, when ever I stop is up to me. No boss telling me it's break time, No bell's telling me it's time to go home, no stupid time card etc etc etc. Has it cost me, oh he&* yea, 3 wife's. But in my defense, they knew what I did when they married me. You gotta enjoy being alone. I'm 64, still driving and still loving it. I'll drive till I can't any more or I die.
ride till you die and have fun doing what your doing,, not many folks that can do what your doing and say, bin there done that,,keep em rolling, im with ya...
I drive for my brother until he comes back and jumps back on his truck. Been driving for 2 years and no way do I intend to drive for my entire life, but one thing I learned is just that, there are truck drivers, and there are TRUCKERS, respect to y'all, you guys are the ones who keep america fed, and the economy on your shoulders, too bad the FMCSA are a bunch of sob's.!
What an awesome movie!! Thanks dilukus for sharing this. And thanks to all the truck drivers who keep this nation going.I do have to note though that the only truck driver who never complained once was the Polish gentleman! He loves America !! We need to think about the simple things in life and think positive like he does.
this is a wonderful documentary, shows the good and bad of nearly every little thing that goes with trucking. As for me I have been a driver for 3 years now, primarily the I-5 corridor between Portland and Los Angeles, and I love it!
well well to all of you big rig drivers ...!!! I just want to say thank you ... for bringing me every thing I have used these last 4 years ... because i live the easy life now I don't have to drive anymore ... every now and then I will hang out with you gentelmen . just to get my lungs filled with desiel fuel ... thank you // 10-4
When I started driving in 2011, I remember all the talk about Drivers shutting down their rigs or driving to DC and circling the beltway. When it came down to it, there were quite a few trucks that showed up in Washington, but there were SO many more that couldn't make the protest due to many reasons; debt, company drivers, stuck on the west coast, etc. The desire for solidarity is there, but due to all of the trucks and Drivers being spread out across the Interstate, it's nearly impossible to get everyone together to protest properly. There is also this thing called Work Ethic that most Drivers have and seems to be missing from many of these punk-ass college and inner city protesters. Since they have no job to care for and no sense of personal responsibility, it's easier for them to swarm on the streets. Yeah, maybe you aren't making a ton of money as a new Company Driver, but like most jobs, the longer you stick with it, the money will come. I was able to become debt-free as a Company Driver and I learned how to live with less stuff in my life. I don't drive OTR at the moment, but I still maintain my CDL, hazmat and passport because it's my best bet to always have a job and honest money coming in. God bless all the Truckers out there still doin' it. 👍
Maybe watched this ten times. Drove in the USA for a year on a combine crew. Jack is the kinda man u wish everyone had the same outlook on life. always look for the positives ,👍 Fair play to him. making a life for himself doing what he loves
CycleCruza I enjoy your channel CC! Drive truck for a living. Pay cash for everything now. Currently ride 07 GSXR 1k. My old Honda RC51 was my favorite.
...''What's Cooler to see is ""Woman & Her Baby Sister DRIVING ...120 inch sleeper and OWNER-OPERATORS ...still not sure what they was ''Hauling''...!!...you go-Girls''...
I actually work with Jessie. These days, he reminds me of Willie Nelson lol. Such a nice man, and a hard worker to boot. (He told me about this movie, so of course I had to watch it and comment 😁)
great to see all you folks doing what you love to do and travelling all over the USA ..ever thought of taking a person onboard and experience the trucking life for a week for a price? like $300 a week
I just want to say thank you to all of the truck drivers that are out on the road every day. After watching this movie my eyes were opened and opened wide.
I carry a cb and an amature radio in my car, so i can hear and chat with drivers for respect, ive worked a few privately owned truck stops.. Massive respect
...i just have one QUESTION about that "'Momma"' wanted me to be FIREFIGHTER-FIREMAN''...Daddy-wanted me to learn ''Masondry''...Drive those BiG--LUMBER--TRUCKS-"' & BUILD HOUSES like they did back in the day ......so i GUESS i pretty much forfilled everybody's DREAM when i RE-TURNED HOME FROM ...""VietNAM''...Took to TRUCKING and was PULLING OVER-SIZED-LOADS ""T's"'-and MOBILE-HOMES:: so now is everybody ''Happy''...!!...
TO ALL THE TRUCKERS OUT THERE ON THE ROAD DAY AFTER DAY, NIGHT AFTER NIGHT.....THANK YOU!!!!👍💓 We can't live life as we know it without YOU!!! BE SAFE AND KEEP ROLLIN'👍💓😇
what an incredible fascinating Documentary... I especially enjoyed listening to all the amazing stories from all the incredible people in this film and my absolute total respects to each and everyone of you incredible truckers for the astonishing job you all do.👌👍
love that husband and wife group. they've both got great attitudes. sure he made a mistake, and shes forgiven him. as one says during marriage ceremony, " for richer, or pooer, better or worse til death do us part" theyre living that. and GOD bless all of you on the road. what you do, ( what I did) keeps America, and the world afloat.
You have my full respect. I'm fifteen soon to be sixteen love to drive but have always loved semi trucks because my grampa worked on them and my Uncle has the same life. I hate how people treat you guys because they have no idea how hard of a life it is, I'll always respect you guys. Try to enjoy your life and enjoy the little things.
As aggravating it can be at times it was the best job or profession I did in my life. Just meeting all the great people across Canada and the USA. It was part of my life for 40 years. I miss it now everyday.
Wow Aswome video.I am currently going to truck driving school here in phoenix Az. the company i choose to drive for is Werner im afraid to dive above the water. Be Safe Out door
From a trucker with 32 years of experience, this documentary is right on point.
My daddy was a truck driver all his working life til the day he passed on .I have the upmost respect for these big trucks out on the road .God Bless the truckers!
Being an over the road trucker myself I would have to say this is a very good film that should be put on the major media channels. I especially like the diversity of drivers they show. We don't ask to be understood, simply given the respect we deserve.
I earned my CDL in 2014 after 20 years in construction, this was one of the first films I found on Trucking, and in 2024, it still holds up.
Yup got mine march 2014 and have almost 900000 miles
Man, I come back to this every so often! My father was an OTR truck driver for all of my childhood, well into my teenage years. I remember the excitement & anticipation of him coming home, then when summer would come around I’d go with him on a cross country trip. I can count with one hand the times he was home on holidays, but that’s the love & hustle of a parent, which I understand now that I’m older. I’ve always held truckers in the highest regard & respect, I even carry a St. Christopher lapel with me wherever I go (I’m in the Army); I miss you everyday dad!
As a former trucker that had to find a more stable job due to the economy, this doc really hit it right on the head. I Love how nothing is sugar coated. Very nice!
What are you doing now if you don’t mind me asking ?
@@redshift912 I drive a brown truck for UPS. Now I let somebody else deal with all the drama. I service a 5 mile route. Home every night. It's great!
@@TheSuperlobo34 RPCD or Feeders?
@TheSuperlobo34 to each their own. I love staying in different places. And the pay is good idk what your talking about. Did you not manage your money properly?
I ran during the old days. 3.5 million miles, times were rough then but now I do not how you can do it and give your family just what they need. Its hard work and long hours. God Bless you guys for bringing all my needs
@Hello Augustus how are you doing
@@jennifercapps105 Doing ok. Hope you doing well
Hello Augustus how are you doing
It would be great after 11 years to see where are these people and how are they doing now. Great movie.
Sadly most of the older gentlemen shown here have probably passed.... kinda sad if you start thinking about it.
@@ZemilyFarms how do you know that?
@ironbird72 its been 11 years... these men where older.. so it's kinda common sense... sad but true
@@ZemilyFarms common sense for you, stupidity for the rest of the world
It's been 16 years since this was released (probably 17 since it was filmed). Half of these guys are probably dead
I love this. Been a long haul driver since 2010 & happy to see other drivers feel the same as I. I love driving....hate the life & how people treat us, but love to drive.
I'm almost 52 and want to get into driving trucks around Europe. Love driving and the road in general. Hope to get my license soon and get a job
In loving memory of Richard Henderson, I thank all you truckers for all you do. Richard used to always tell me he hated what he referred to as 90 day wonders, screwing everything up for the real professionals. Richard had 2 million accident free miles in his career as a truck driver. A pretty impressive feat even by todays standards. Once again, for all you professional truckers, you keep America moving, I thank you, and America thanks you! Merry Christmas, and may you be kept safe, at any time you are away from your families back home. Keep on Trucking! MJ from western Colorado.
I enjoyed the documentary. Truck drivers are the backbone of this country. We should never lose that focus. Trucking has its peaks and valleys, as with any profession, but it is highly noble and it keeps our economy moving. Travel safe out there, drivers. Safety first and always. 10-4 -Jim
I know this comment was years ago but I can’t help but notice that the Schneider youtube account made this comment 🤣
Man these guys deserve much more respect.
Thanks to all the truckers who keeps the country running.
America gives thanks to literally everyone but truck drivers. American soldiers may have fought for our freedom but truck drivers keep us alive. America!
The reference to American soldiers is irrelevant to truck drivers. They just simply don't compare but kudos to the truck drivers...
Truck Drivers...
But the hardship of trucking still doesn't compare to the hardship of what are troops go through.
Well in that case, yes they are both equal. A truck drives chooses trucking as their job/career knowing the hardships it entails. Are members in the armed forces choose that as their job/career but where the difference comes in is what they do for a living. A truck driver drives around all day. Are troops, I’m sure you know are different. As I said in the comments I appreciate our truckers and I do think they are under appreciated. But the work they do does not compare to the work are troops do.
compare that to our troops
Think about this..
Without truckers, we wouldn't be a nation worth protecting.
Watching this film in Feb 2022 has a very special meaning. Praise to the Truckers! You all keep the world going! Thank you a Million!
Excellent documentary! I grew up in a trucking family and this really hit home. My grandfather George Herrmann owned his own small firm from Onalaska WI. My dad and his brothers drove their entire lives. I never wanted to drive, but could if needed, the stress would kill me though!
After watching this documentary/Movie, I have an unbelievable amount of respect for all our truckers!!! God Bless Them All For What They Do!!
The segment on Jacek made the movie for me. Makes me proud to live in this great country.
Thanks Doug for sharing "Big Rig" with us. I'm a retired Trucker from Ireland and my one regret is never having had the opportunity to drive in the US but your Documentary gave me the grand Tour in the driving seat which I really enjoyed and listening to the Drivers stories was an added bonus.
I wish all you Lads and Ladies safe Driving and be careful out there.
Dave...........alias "Big D"
Jacek was my favorite of all of them. No negativity no whining , nothing. Just full on happy to be alive, happy to have the wheels beneath him and the diesel in his tanks. Rest of them and and alot of drivers these days could take a lesson from him. Roll on jacek
dueltruck700 I've met some amazing people from Poland, Germany, Russia when I was driving years ago.
Fabulous experience. Honest hard working people.
@@suzystone244 byNJ
I just wanna know the song that's playing in the background
@@suzystone244 and iranian truck drivers in usa .
@@whoknows7894 Kombii - Pokolenie
I've ALWAYS Loved This Movie,Bought It On DVD YEARS Ago‼️
Thanks for posting this. Excellent film. And thank you, truckers for keeping America running!
One of the BEST movies about real America and it's real people I have ever seen. You have hit the nail right on the head. Just a GREAT movie. THANK YOU !!!! God Bless the truckers. I am Inspired !!!
@Hello Joe how are you doing
Listening to this while I study for my cdl. Can't wait. Both my uncles are truckers.
David DeBergh did you get it ?
@Remington Steel Been driving for 3 years now.
This movie was made in 2008, and of course I-35 in Oklahoma is still under construction today...
I agree, I hate going to Oklahoma, every highway is under construction for 15 years at least.
Really?? I walked from okc to norman ok, and it was under construction... in 2006
seems as if one person works and everyone else watches during road construction
Can
...i worked for Sitton-Motor-Lines-''out of Joplin-MO....I-44...into OKLAHOMA*City TRUCK STOP was also a ...mess...!!...
God bless the American truck driver! Truckers have always been my heros hardest working people out there. Thank yall for what you do.
JakeJunker... Thank you! Your sentiments were true, years ago... but for the "most part", these jokers that are posing as "truck drivers"... shouldn't be allowed anywhere near a rig, and as far as "hard working"... today's batch haven't got a clue what real work.. Is!! Not being negative, it's just the truth.... they are NOT the same breed of drivers that were "out there" up until about 2010ish and are mostly all retired now.
Doris is over here being an absolute badass. I have so much respect for her, and for literally everyone in this video. I used to get pissy at semis on the the highway, but now I love getting behind them or next to them and just appreciating them for what they are. Someone them are super cool too, like they shouldn't be at a truck show rather than on the road
Doris is being an "absolute badass" for doing the exact same thing as everyone else? Weird. What about the dude that got his arm ripped off and is now driving. Oh right....hes a man lol
Thank God for trucking..22 years in and it has been a true blessing in my life!
man i love trucking. My dad use to take me out when i was a kid. It was amazing as amazing gets. I drive now, and i cant tell you how amazing life is. the future is trucking. everything you see around you right now was on a truck, and i might of hauled something you own right now. so you are all welcome, and i pray you say thank you by respecting other truckers out there that you may come across. :D
I'm the daughter (can't say I'm proud of that for personal reasons) of a trucker and I also used to go with him over the road and I loved it.
***** Very few people are like you in this world. I wish I came across more people like you. Most don't understand the sheer power our trucks have. loaded or empty it takes a pretty penny to stop these vehicles. I run Flatbed and they don't understand if I hard brake because a four wheeler did something stupid my load can come off if a securement fails. (although I over Secure) and can kill innocent motorist and myself. that headach rack wont stop 48,000 pounds of steel from coming in the driver seat. Much respect to you and keep up the good work. if I ever come across you I will be proud to shake your hand.
***** Thats good. Hopefully other four wheelers will follow your example. most of us out here have people some where waiting for us to return. I mean I don't but most do. And to be honest, most of us would rather swerve off the side of the mountain than run into that stopped car with a family inside. Atleast I would, I vowed to never take another life after my last deployment, and I will die by that. No sense is plowing into a vehicle that has kids inside it, no matter how bad the parents are, children are innocent. well, unless were in afghan and your 11 shooting RPG's then fuck it.
I guess these days it's mostly new guys that can tolerate the heavy traffic and illogical rules and regulations since they never knew what it used to be like years ago
Hey buddy thinking to change career. I have an offer an opportunity to get a job as truck driver but I have bad back. Lwr back pain if I can do my stretch exercises while driving do you think I can handle it ? Please advise. Thank you
Best quote ever at 36 mins. ‘Man your lucky, no I’m blessed’. A true hero. Well done Sir. 👍
All I wanted to do since gradeschool , I fell in love with them trucks , and a lifestyle portrayed in all them old truckin albums just shut up in my room , lisrening and dreaming. I will miss driving truck till my last breath , but not ALL the rules , regs , cost , and stupidity thats grown worse every year , no sir. Theres a pattern that started years ago , and trucking was not immune. Everytime theres a good job that might let you get ahead of the game a little , that you dont mind doing. Someone will ALWAYS find a way to ruin it in the name of making it better and progression.. salute drivers , and God Bless.
Total respect to the drivers. I can't believe I did this for 3 years. I still don't know how I did it. To those who keep doing this, God Bless you!!
There's no god to bless anyone. If you don;t like the road and driving it is probably not a job for you
I drove an old Diamond T in 1945 with an ole contiental engine, the trucking world has changed a lot more from what can imagine. They have great looking trucks, I don't know how they survive with the fuel cost, in 1941 I was paying 5 cents a gallon for gasoline. Keep up the great work truckers.
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Loved this movie, and my respect goes out to all our citizens drivin' an 18- wheeler for our country!👍🏽😉- many thanks!
Kerrye, thank you, honey.
only a "septic tank" would come out with a statement like that. may be they're doing it to support their family, like. get a grip, flag waver, Kerrye face.
not a movie its a documentary
I just graduated from trucking school at age 43. I got my CDL two days ago and am looking to start driving either this week or the week following Christmas. The experiences I've had with truck drivers, so far, are good ones. The truckers I know love their country and know that they play a huge role in keeping the country running. I look at my future in trucking as a way I will be able to serve my nation.
I'm a 17 year old female and am looking to join the military after high school as an 88M (Motor Transport Operator). I used to ride with my dad in his truck over the road when I was younger and I loved it. If I end up joining and liking the MOS I would gladly be a trucker in the civilian world when I get out!
***** Right. I expect to pay my dues with any job I have to show my worth, and I'll be happy to do that!
Jack, they should have given him way more time in the documentary, such a positive guy,
Good movie. Doug Pray is a talented filmmaker. Really enjoyed "meeting" the individuals behind the wheel.
I cannot wait to get out there. Every time I think about it the more anxious I am to go. The road is calling my name
Been driving over 30 years and now done. I really enjoyed watching this!!
Yup. Me too. Heart attack recently has changed my life....for the better. No more striving to please the boss. My time now. Good luck to you all.
Out of all the trucking flims that came out in the late 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, this is by far spot on what truck drivers go through on a daily basis.
My Father was a trucker back in the 50's and when I was a teen I had a neighbour that was an owner operator who hauled chemicals. Now I myself have never actually driven a truck myself but I've riden Along and I've seen people on the road do some of the stupidest shit around trucks it's unreal. Thank you for all you do out there.
Been driving for 5 years and glad to follow in the foot steps of those before me and my Late uncle. And I’ve fallen in love with this lifestyle. I tried local driving for a minute and it never felt right. Still a rookie but 500,000 miles and going. :)
Almost done with trucking school and going for my CDL drive, pretrip, and in-cab next week. Going OTR with a trainer and then solo. Can't wait to see the USA.
U go man !!:D
Krozar TAL ride safe brother I'm headed out to my orientation February 19th
Most new drivers last less than 6 months. They find out it's not all hanging out at truck stops and visiting landmarks. I have 2 brothers who are long time drivers, so when I went to truck driving school, I knew what the job really involved (long hours, banking sleep, and staying on the road if you wanted to make any money) - and I said so. I also knew how to make logbooks work for me instead of against me. The school (and their desire to have high placement figures) wouldn't allow the instructors to say anything detrimental about the job. A couple of them told me in private to keep speaking up in class since they were only allowed to paint rosy pictures. The recruiters who came around to make presentations hated me! LOL!
Krozar TAL still at it? if so how's it going for you?
Truckers the world over do a great job. Respect to you all!
This film has made me realize how much I miss trucking. I had to retire from it for back issues. I drove for 12 years I lived the dream. I remember as a 10 year old kid wanting to drive a truck. I finally did it. My back was wrecked in an accident while I was teaming early in my career. My co driver lost control of the truck and we slid into a ditch while I was in the sleeper and I was thrown into the bottom of the upper bunk and injured my back. I knew then my time was limited and in 2013 it came to an end. I miss it but I cannot take the abuse any longer. I want to wish all my brothers and sisters out there safe travels and remember that I miss you all.
Drove for a decade and some days I miss it others I'm glad I'm not on the road anymore. But thankful for all those still out there. It's a subculture all it's own and there is not anything like it. I love it.
Watching this on 3/1/21.
Shared on Facebook because of the situation the world is in.
Truckers, Medical personnel are the heroes of today.
Watching first time on 12/06/21
Shared on FB: support for our essential workers #HazardPay4Truckers
And now they are shunned if they don’t want to get vaccinated
I spent 35+ years of my life in a rig and believe me when I tell you that it's a life style, not just a job. Folks think it's an easy life and truckers make a bundle but it's not like that anymore, or at least not when I retired in 2010. When I started driving back in 1979, I hauled coal in the tri-state area of OH, PA & WV just to get the feel of local and freeway running until I felt comfortable enough for the open road and after 4 years of local running I took a job with an O/O who eventually sold me one of his trucks and from that point on I went independent
When the cost of fuel started going thru the roof and maintenance cost got out of hand, I leased my truck to another driver and I began driving for a pretty good outfit out of Cedar Rapids where I worked also as a trainer for them for a year & a half until I crawled out of the sleeper birth one night late and the gal I was training was rolling along at 70 mph with fog so thick you couldn't even see to the end of the headlight beams and I about killed her! That ended my days as a trainer and finally I finished my last 5 years in the business working for an outfit out of San Diego, CA as their Safety Director and Director of Training which was a pretty sweet job. I had a nice cushy desk job, driving a new company p/u, wearing some real nice looking tailored suits but I loved it because I was still around the rigs.
I always thought I would miss it like crazy when it was coming close to retirement time for me simply because it was all I knew and even though I did miss it for a short time, recalling those nasty winters running the northern corridor and up into Canada all those years the missing soon faded and I've been enjoying my retirement ever since. Oh, I still read my huge library of OTR magazines and I'm sure some recall that great trucker's magazine "Overdrive" that had the "Model of the Month" contest which I entered a few times and twice actually made it in the magazine with 1st place one year and 3rd place another year. I still build my stash of the nice "old school" AMT and ERTL model kits for the rigs & trailers so I guess the trucking never really leaves us after all, lol. Great little flick, thanks for the upload.
Would love to see a big rig 2!
They are tryna make it but the film crew is getting bogged down from elogs.
Finally a Movie that shows real-life trucking in the USA. Please show all of your friends what it's all about. While it doesn't touch on all the bad parts of this industry, it does show the essence of "why" truck drivers love driving. Kudos to the filmmakers...
10 years ago my grandparents recorded this documentary for me on DirectTV because I loved trucking, now just watching this just seeing how relevant this this is now more than ever from the direction of the trucking industry to the direction of the country!
I remember getting this dvd back when it first came out, watching it in my sleeper!!!! Great movie/documentary
Would love to see what these truckers are up to in today's world
Thank you for 90 minutes of superb and insightful entertainment. Well made, nicely soundtracked, and never laborious. A bit shout to all truckers from England! Respect.
As a former long-haul trucker with 14 years and over 2 million miles experience I can say this is the most accurate portrayal of the life I've yet seen. I quit driving in 2008 after getting involved with a NIGHTMARE of a company called "K&B" out of Sioux City, Iowa. They were so bad that the DOT had shut them down a year before I hired on! If I had known that then I might still be driving today.
They’re still around.
I remember watching this documentary as a kid. Was 7 at the time. Thank u truckers for keeping America Going
I really loved rigs since I was a child, hypnotized by all of them.
Now I am 46 and I still do love them, probably even a lot more, even though life brought me into other kind of job and career.
What I didn't understand as a child but understand today is the huge huge respect we oughtta pay to these men and women.
They make the economy run, they are the backbone of it. And they do it living a hard lonely life, highly demanding in skills and sense of responsibilty. They put safety of everyone else on the road at first place, even before their own.
People that don't understand it and disprespect truck drivers are clueless ignorants or frustrated road (ab)users. Usually both kinds are very dangerous drivers and road bullies themselves in first place.
There are scumbags in the trucking industry of course, just as in every other human profession.
But the vast majority of drivers are truly great human beings who keep a joyful adult/kid heart while being amongst most serious and responsible professionals you can find out there. Drivers care about other people's safety like few other professions.
My brothers I just wanted to say thank you for what you do.
What about sisters?
truck drivers take a lot of heat doing what they do everyday to
bring us the things we need I solute you ALL for your service.
so true mate so true. I mean America aint the only country that has relied on trucks and the trucking industry. Truck drivers have done a lot of great service for other countries such as Australia, UK and other countries were trucks and the trucking industry has had time to expand to. So indeed kudos and amen to all those amazing truck drivers that work their asses off to bring all of us the essentials that we all need aswell as luxuries and entertainment goods we all enjoy Truckers my kudos goes out to all you blokes out there in America and all other countries that have relied on trucks.
I've always had a respect for truckers and now I have all the more.I was a little surprised that female truckers are disrespected. Women already proved themselves. Great video. Thanks for the posting.
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Ever since I was a little boy, ive loved these trucks, the way they sound, the way they looked on the open road. I always saw them on the highway with their lights turned on latenight with my favorite music on its a magical feeling arriving to a different city. Ive always thought of this as a fun job.
Wow. This video has brought so much warmth and joy to my heart. I am 16 and hope you get into the trucking business someday. I have always saluted truckers, and always will.
Marlon Thomas Jr by now you should have a cdl 🙏🏽😂
I had ( say had) a pen-pal who was an a driver for CONWAY. Guess people would say OTR? I loved to hear him talk about the road but I'm sure that it's not an easy life. Trying to move goods from point A to point B in a minimum of time with the conditions and COSTS that truckers face would be a night-mare for most people. Takes courage and dedication to drive the BIG RIGS. We better be THANKFUL that there are PEOPLE out there willing to do it.
Old truckers never die, they just get a new Peterbilt 😉
Kenworth W900!!!😁
The honest truth about trucking from a 42 year veteran. There are 2 types of truckers. Those that drive to earn a living and those that to whom truck driving is a way of life. If your doing this JUST for money, good luck, chances are you won't last. There are easier ways to make money. However, for those like me to whom this is a way of life, there's nothing else we would do. The freedom, is where it's at for me. Dispatch send me a load, if I want it I take it, If not I wait. My choice. Once I have the load, as long as I get it there on time, what ever I do, how ever I go, when ever I stop is up to me. No boss telling me it's break time, No bell's telling me it's time to go home, no stupid time card etc etc etc. Has it cost me, oh he&* yea, 3 wife's. But in my defense, they knew what I did when they married me. You gotta enjoy being alone. I'm 64, still driving and still loving it. I'll drive till I can't any more or I die.
nothing but respect for you sir..... Keep trucking!
that's the kind of shit that makes me be able to wait for my record to clear. I want to be a road nomad
ride till you die and have fun doing what your doing,, not many folks that can do what your doing and say, bin there done that,,keep em rolling, im with ya...
raymond brosious. Truck driver to the bone!!!!!
I drive for my brother until he comes back and jumps back on his truck. Been driving for 2 years and no way do I intend to drive for my entire life, but one thing I learned is just that, there are truck drivers, and there are TRUCKERS, respect to y'all, you guys are the ones who keep america fed, and the economy on your shoulders, too bad the FMCSA are a bunch of sob's.!
What an awesome movie!! Thanks dilukus for sharing this. And thanks to all the truck drivers who keep this nation going.I do have to note though that the only truck driver who never complained once was the Polish gentleman! He loves America !! We need to think about the simple things in life and think positive like he does.
Interesting documentary about truckers. My brother is a retired trucker. God bless the truckers!
I thank God everyday for the ability to drive my truck safely up and down the highway as well as my fellow safe drivers.
This is a pretty good example of what we all deal with on a daily basis. Give props to the film maker on this one!!
Would love to see a Big Rig 2 to see industry changes in the decade. From what I hear right now OTR driver turnover is 80%.
The time from this golden decade is definately over,when you see the trucking industry today is the only solution to run away..stay safe
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this is a wonderful documentary, shows the good and bad of nearly every little thing that goes with trucking. As for me I have been a driver for 3 years now, primarily the I-5 corridor between Portland and Los Angeles, and I love it!
well well to all of you big rig drivers ...!!! I just want to say thank you ... for bringing me every thing I have used these last 4 years ... because i live the easy life now I don't have to drive anymore ... every now and then I will hang out with you gentelmen . just to get my lungs filled with desiel fuel ... thank you // 10-4
When I started driving in 2011, I remember all the talk about Drivers shutting down their rigs or driving to DC and circling the beltway. When it came down to it, there were quite a few trucks that showed up in Washington, but there were SO many more that couldn't make the protest due to many reasons; debt, company drivers, stuck on the west coast, etc.
The desire for solidarity is there, but due to all of the trucks and Drivers being spread out across the Interstate, it's nearly impossible to get everyone together to protest properly.
There is also this thing called Work Ethic that most Drivers have and seems to be missing from many of these punk-ass college and inner city protesters. Since they have no job to care for and no sense of personal responsibility, it's easier for them to swarm on the streets.
Yeah, maybe you aren't making a ton of money as a new Company Driver, but like most jobs, the longer you stick with it, the money will come. I was able to become debt-free as a Company Driver and I learned how to live with less stuff in my life. I don't drive OTR at the moment, but I still maintain my CDL, hazmat and passport because it's my best bet to always have a job and honest money coming in.
God bless all the Truckers out there still doin' it. 👍
the new breed of driver needs to watch this film very carefully and take notes .this is what it's all about
Gregg Gomes I think both types of drivers need this lesson.
Lots of love and respect for truck drivers my hubby has been driving for 25 years and I built cars at general motors for 25 years
Maybe watched this ten times. Drove in the USA for a year on a combine crew. Jack is the kinda man u wish everyone had the same outlook on life. always look for the positives ,👍 Fair play to him. making a life for himself doing what he loves
It's a shame some dudes have to be disrespectful to women. Cool to see women truckers.
CycleCruza I enjoy your channel CC! Drive truck for a living. Pay cash for everything now. Currently ride 07 GSXR 1k. My old Honda RC51 was my favorite.
jon-paul cooper Thanks! Awesome! You are smart to avoid loans and debt. Nice bike! Have fun riding!
...''What's Cooler to see is ""Woman & Her Baby Sister DRIVING ...120 inch sleeper and OWNER-OPERATORS ...still not sure what they was ''Hauling''...!!...you go-Girls''...
My mom was one of the best truck drivers in the 80's before women really started driving trucks.
and now woman golfers ?
I actually work with Jessie. These days, he reminds me of Willie Nelson lol. Such a nice man, and a hard worker to boot. (He told me about this movie, so of course I had to watch it and comment 😁)
Was he the one who broke in OK?? Glad he got going in the end! 👊
Claud is the true OG. Love that guy
I'm sad that I'm just now discovering this film. I like how it was put together, and just how raw it actually is.
I'm not a trucker nor American.
But I love these story's. Great docu film .great music on board too
this was so well made.
great to see all you folks doing what you love to do and travelling all over the USA ..ever thought of taking a person onboard and experience the trucking life for a week for a price? like $300 a week
amazing doc. thank you and god bless to all the truckers and their families~
I just want to say thank you to all of the truck drivers that are out on the road every day. After watching this movie my eyes were opened and opened wide.
I carry a cb and an amature radio in my car, so i can hear and chat with drivers for respect, ive worked a few privately owned truck stops..
Massive respect
The best thing about Ohio is seeing it in your rear view miror
Especially Columbus
😂😂😂😂👍
Better than California by far
lol i dont mind driving in it except cincinatti columbous toledo and cleveland lol
@The mysterious Miss X lol u seem to have a lil bit of hate in your heart about this issue lol
I'd much rather be a truck driver than anything else
...i just have one QUESTION about that "'Momma"' wanted me to be FIREFIGHTER-FIREMAN''...Daddy-wanted me to learn ''Masondry''...Drive those BiG--LUMBER--TRUCKS-"' & BUILD HOUSES like they did back in the day ......so i GUESS i pretty much forfilled everybody's DREAM when i RE-TURNED HOME FROM ...""VietNAM''...Took to TRUCKING and was PULLING OVER-SIZED-LOADS ""T's"'-and MOBILE-HOMES:: so now is everybody ''Happy''...!!...
Ok
Same here
Same here man. Been driving for two years now and can't see myself doing anything else.
Are you feeling ok?
TO ALL THE TRUCKERS OUT THERE ON THE ROAD DAY AFTER DAY, NIGHT AFTER NIGHT.....THANK YOU!!!!👍💓 We can't live life as we know it without YOU!!! BE SAFE AND KEEP ROLLIN'👍💓😇
thank you
Thank You to all the hard working truck drivers throughout the world. The trucks are truly amazing. Thank You again.
what an incredible fascinating Documentary... I especially enjoyed listening to all the amazing stories from all the incredible people in this film and my absolute total respects to each and everyone of you incredible truckers for the astonishing job you all do.👌👍
Great documentary, good production, nice tunes, well worth a watch
jacek ain't getting nobody on the cb cause he's on 19 instead of 17!
Also that song is pokolenie by kombii if anyone's wondering.
We run 19 up this way
@@cuckerdoddle183 Not on the road he was on. Course nowadays nobody has a radio anyway.
love that husband and wife group. they've both got great attitudes. sure he made a mistake, and shes forgiven him. as one says during marriage ceremony, " for richer, or pooer, better or worse til death do us part" theyre living that. and GOD bless all of you on the road. what you do, ( what I did) keeps America, and the world afloat.
Thanks for that comment whomever you are
You have my full respect. I'm fifteen soon to be sixteen love to drive but have always loved semi trucks because my grampa worked on them and my Uncle has the same life. I hate how people treat you guys because they have no idea how hard of a life it is, I'll always respect you guys. Try to enjoy your life and enjoy the little things.
As aggravating it can be at times it was the best job or profession I did in my life. Just meeting all the great people across Canada and the USA. It was part of my life for 40 years. I miss it now everyday.
Good storytelling, good sound track, great editing!
Wow Aswome video.I am currently going to truck driving school here in phoenix Az. the company i choose to drive for is Werner im afraid to dive above the water. Be Safe Out door
"Hey, if you like me, you like me. If you don't, it didn't matter." haha quote of the movie right there
This was really good.
You pulled on my heart strings
Thank You brothers and sisters for your sacrifice 🙏
UK truck driver here....just found this movie looking forward to watching it.
From all the way over in France,
thanks for this Doug ,really enjoyed it