Steady at the Wheel: Old School Trucker Telling Trucking Horror Stories About Hauling Livestock

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ส.ค. 2024
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    Episode 20: In this episode of Steady at the Wheel, we are talking with two old school OTR truckers. With trucking in the 80s and cabover trucks as their starting point, they share trucking horror stories and adventures from years ago when trucking was a much different experience. The shared trucking tales of a trucker owner operator , trucking mentor, and trucking rookie are almost to good to be true.
    If you are a trucker, interested in trucking history, or just like to sit down and listen to tales of the road, this video is sure to entertain.

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  • @realwildwildwest
    @realwildwildwest ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Bill’s facial expressions as he tells his stories never ceases to have me in tears with laughter !😂

    • @jbrows3730
      @jbrows3730 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tuning in from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 🤙 good to see 🐔 is doing well 💯

    • @jbrows3730
      @jbrows3730 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wanna drive old blue

  • @Copedipper94
    @Copedipper94 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I lover trucker stories so much

  • @chuckwillis5567
    @chuckwillis5567 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It's nice to hear from guys from back in my day, I started driving in 1963, and still have my CDL and move specialized machinery all over the country. I'm originally from Texas which is where I started, My first truck was a D model Mack truck with a 5X4 transmission.

  • @rustycomer8502
    @rustycomer8502 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The art of spinning a good yarn is alive and well here on the Steady At The Wheel podcast! No matter what the topic, a skilled storyteller can intrigue an audience and keep them listening……..and that’s exactly what I’ve been finding here week after week. 👍 Great jobs gents!!

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Wow...this means a lot. Thank you so much for the support.

  • @patricksjeeps
    @patricksjeeps ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Busted the stall door open and came backing in bare-assed making back up beeper sounds😆. Great. Great mental picture! My kind of people...

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      These two were something back in the day!

  • @jackhowlett7413
    @jackhowlett7413 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love it when Ole Truckers get together start telling old stories.

  • @kennicholson2982
    @kennicholson2982 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    🦃 That was freaking awesome !!

  • @flyingpaddy7525
    @flyingpaddy7525 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This never gets old. I have watched this so many times and still laugh my ass off. Sent this link to lads I know back in Ireland and they love it. Billy Jack is born storyteller.

  • @brucepeters508
    @brucepeters508 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    are you kidding you better do this again thx man this is the best !!!!!!!!!

  • @nickh9632
    @nickh9632 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I haven’t laughed that hard in a long time 🤣 pure gold

  • @natemink2479
    @natemink2479 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    2nd time I watched this, please bring these to old characters on again. Never laughed so hard in my life!

  • @heavyhauler6172
    @heavyhauler6172 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The story of going through the scales moving cattle is epic I just found this channel..gold!!

  • @TheWoodensong
    @TheWoodensong ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely, TOO Funny!! …”Ol’ Scooter” in East Texas!

  • @subiron5454
    @subiron5454 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Priceless story’s. Want to hear tales from Stony now. 😂

  • @joeysharp7786
    @joeysharp7786 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    GEORGE SMITH ran a dozen or more Astro,s with 318 from Wgp Manitoba to Vancouver hauling fruit and containers in the late 60/70

  • @GGwpTvnz
    @GGwpTvnz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hay podcast, what awesome listen. I'm a truck driver from New Zealand and Australia so glad I came across this TH-cam

  • @billwing6917
    @billwing6917 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can’t believe they were trucking outlaws. I drove truck for the studios and was a driver for most of the star wars movies. Crazy times.

  • @random22026
    @random22026 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OLD BLACK and OLD BLUE: The LEGEND of BLACK and BLUE: SWEATPANTS SACRIFICE🩳💨

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      When we get stuck on titles, we are going to have to give you a call! I like it!

    • @random22026
      @random22026 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@steadyatthewheel How 'bout this one, then? Old Black and Old Blue: Cruisin' for a Bruisin' 😉😉

  • @andrewfield272
    @andrewfield272 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is about the funniest thing I've seen/heard in years. I don't think I've laughed so much in years 🤣 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @jdblc1
    @jdblc1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You need to do another of these. They are great. I am 80 so I remember the old livestock haulers. I still drive 5 over but when I see a bull hauler in my rear-view mirror I pull over because I know they are doing 15 over. especially between Bridgeport and Chadron.

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for listening/viewing. We have plans to have another sit down with Billy Jack and Rooster, probably this spring.To many good stories to let go untold! There are a couple other old Wheelers that used to drive with these two we are trying to track down as well. Keep an eye out for them.

  • @tcorreia1987
    @tcorreia1987 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What great stories I am in California hauling cars and your stories just make my day my favor !!!!! U guys make my day go by fast !!! Thank you and great job guys in what u doing !!!!

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for this. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen and comment. Take care out there.

  • @jamesfrye9832
    @jamesfrye9832 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I must admit I started crying, Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Very good episode wasn't it? It was a mix of emotions recording as these were the guys we grew up looking up to. and learning from.

  • @josephboley
    @josephboley ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The greatest podcast on TH-cam 👍✌️👍✌️

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks. We really appreciate the support

  • @gr8shoetr
    @gr8shoetr ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Surprised Jax was able to finish. He was gasping for air a few times. Some of the most animated Luke has been too. Great episode. Love hear hear more stories with Billy Jack

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      One of those situations where facial muscles hurt from laughing so much!

  • @archiemeche535
    @archiemeche535 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was the best videos the good old days of trucking still dont think i would haul cattle

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว

      This was a really fun podcast to record. Cattle hauling is a different animal!

  • @kurtislarson704
    @kurtislarson704 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely loved this one! Two of the greats for sure.

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Such a great episode to record. I loved sitting listening to them.

  • @Dirtsquirt95
    @Dirtsquirt95 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was so entertaining, I have watched 4-5 times. Please have them on again soon!

  • @dustinadams9136
    @dustinadams9136 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Guys I would say this is my favorite episode yet! The stories and memories are amazing 👍 would love to hear more!

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This was for sure our favorite to record...maybe because we basically just got to sit and laugh!. Yeah, we will for sure get Billy Jack and Rooster back on together. Thanks for listening!

  • @4tscattleco03
    @4tscattleco03 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope this channel takes off, this one had me rolling!

  • @nancyford4536
    @nancyford4536 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The best stories ever, these two guys have quite a history. Lol!

  • @bobfincher1767
    @bobfincher1767 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great stories made my work day fly by

  • @P_Murriel
    @P_Murriel 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is my 3rd time watching this. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 "HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN TO JUMP". I lost it 🤣🤣🤣. Please do more stories 💪🏿🙏🏿

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      thanks for watching! have you listened to the podcast on audio platforms. Lots more episodes there. We have had a lot of life lately and difficult to do any recording. hopefully we will be able to pick back up in the near future. But seriously, thanks for the support. take good care.

    • @P_Murriel
      @P_Murriel 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@steadyatthewheel Just found the podcast on audible. Appreciate tha content

  • @aninajones8924
    @aninajones8924 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We live on the Lochsa! Highway 12 eats many trucks, year round.

  • @MrVikingsandra
    @MrVikingsandra ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh maaan, this episode really delivered!
    Hahaha these stories are priceless, I loved hearing the pearls of wisdom from the man himself 😄👏

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This one was so fun to record! Thanks for the support.

  • @dickhartley7090
    @dickhartley7090 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great stories and memories. I grew up riding and driving in the mid 60s with my dad,uncles and cousin's lot's of stories.

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We are kicking around the idea of a call in type show. You will have to come on and tell us some of these stories if we make it happen.

    • @dickhartley7090
      @dickhartley7090 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@steadyatthewheel I think that would be a great time! Really enjoy the channel and podcast.

  • @chuckwillis5567
    @chuckwillis5567 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    really old school trucking for me is a 200 hp mack engine and 220 hp Cummings engine

  • @jaredspear8140
    @jaredspear8140 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Solid GOLD!!

  • @rirebel6029
    @rirebel6029 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The older guys always have the best stories ! I really enjoy the old timers telling stories at work about how construction used to be before the government and sissies got involved

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว

      The best stories, totally agree. I almost felt a bit sad recording this episode because the things they experienced probably can't happen now. So much richness in those older guys lives.

  • @brianhoward482
    @brianhoward482 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The truckin tales never disappoint

  • @Kavikwolf
    @Kavikwolf ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the old stories :) Ya'll had me laughing good.

  • @riverfrontww
    @riverfrontww ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You guys rock! love the stories!

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks. We appreciate you taking the time to listen and reach out.

  • @devoidbmx1
    @devoidbmx1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live above you guys in Alberta. Love driving through the hot sweltering southern lands of Montana. Great to hear stories about local life. You have beautiful country down there. Thank you so much for bringing this podcast and all episodes. I can't stop listening to them. If you guys didnt record this so much of that old timer wisdom, humour, and lore would be lost!

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว

      We are truly the desert heat here. We are working to not lose so many of these old stories. Thanks for listening.

  • @paulm627
    @paulm627 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    22.03 is the best part!! OMG my stomach hurts!! 🤣😂🤣😂😂😂

  • @johnholliday6011
    @johnholliday6011 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love anything ya'll want to talk about!!!

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว

      we will keep talking then! thanks for the support.

  • @bobme2787
    @bobme2787 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very entertaining and funny. It helped the miles go by.

  • @donevens4357
    @donevens4357 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome story's guys! Brought back some great memories for me. I stopped hauling hogs and cattle back in 1990. I started in 1977 pulling a hopper, and a little drop deck from time to time. I kept trucking till 2015. I was blessed to truck the whole us, and most of Canada. I look forward to a lot more of these! Thanks to all of you!

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds like you probably have some stories to tell! We appreciate the support. Take care out there.

    • @donevens4357
      @donevens4357 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@steadyatthewheel Oh ya!

  • @truckpilotnate2972
    @truckpilotnate2972 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was amazing. I’m a fourth generation owner/operator. I wish I had the stories my dad, grandpa, and my late great grandfather had. Just like your dad and his buddies. I consider myself so lucky to have grown up around truckers from this generation.

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We feel the same. This podcast is turning into a documentation of history more than we had imagined. So much history and story is lost...kind of sad.

    • @truckpilotnate2972
      @truckpilotnate2972 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@steadyatthewheel I don’t know if it’s possible, or something you guys would even consider, but…have y’all ever thought about doing a sort of “call in” show? Hear great truckin’ nostalgia from other drivers? Or even have stories emailed to you to share? I’ll bet there are some great ones out there.

  • @mikeanderson7165
    @mikeanderson7165 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Absolutely freakin awesome video ❤more please 😂

  • @brettmorton7365
    @brettmorton7365 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You know how some people can just tell a story really well... you four guys have that gift. Had me doubled over several times. Can't wait to hear more...

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the compliment. We appreciate you taking the time to listen.

  • @richardschwarting4523
    @richardschwarting4523 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoyed the old timers trucking stories I have been sharing with my friends keep up the good work

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว

      These stories were to fun to listen to when we were recording. Thanks for taking the time to watch/listen. Much appreciated!

  • @janewittmayer9281
    @janewittmayer9281 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMGosh over Rogers and the Locksa those are horrendous roads...

  • @jessealvarado6939
    @jessealvarado6939 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😂 wtf did i just hear 😂 love the stories these are priceless 👊🙏😎

  • @garygregory350
    @garygregory350 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best one yet. Cant wait for episode 2

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Out of the 22 episodes we have recorded, this one is our favorite! We will definitely have these two on again.

  • @mbdraper
    @mbdraper ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great stuff!

  • @pamelamckenna3387
    @pamelamckenna3387 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This put a smile onto my husband's face. Thank you! Trucking has been so hard lately, this really made him happy!

  • @kelseylynch5466
    @kelseylynch5466 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I can’t stop laughing! 😂😂

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว

      As you can see in the video, neither could we!

  • @natemink2479
    @natemink2479 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had more fun and laughed harder than I have in a long time listening to those 2 old fellers. Thank you, you made my day!

  • @kevinswalley5644
    @kevinswalley5644 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great episode!! 😂😂😂

  • @chrismartin223
    @chrismartin223 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!

  • @billydavidson6109
    @billydavidson6109 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was so cool to listen to the old trucking stories. I haven’t laughed so hard I a long time. Thank y’all loved it

  • @erik7594
    @erik7594 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I laughed a lot in traffic with this episode thanks for the stories greetings from the Netherlands

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Netherlands! Welcome and thanks for listening. Are you a truck driver?

    • @erik7594
      @erik7594 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@steadyatthewheel I was a truck driver now I have my own company but just got my code 95 35 hour study’s so I can legally drive as a professional truck driver if I want (it’s like the cdl thing if I have the name correct)

  • @ChuckPackwood
    @ChuckPackwood 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I could listen too these stories forever. Great Episode!

  • @lstone.09
    @lstone.09 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's amazing that you're dad and Bill survived trucking back then. I'm sure there's been a few times they shouldn't of survived.
    Awesome video.
    Poor Stoney such abuse, is he the one that's a lawyer now?
    🚛🚛🚛

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They went through some wild stuff! Yes, Stoney is an attorney. He will be on the podcast at some point to tell his trucking stories.

    • @lstone.09
      @lstone.09 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@steadyatthewheel that'll be a interesting time for sure.

  • @jessealvarado6939
    @jessealvarado6939 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man forgot your clothes I feel ya👊 brings back some bad memories of my mom forgetting to put my clothes in my suitcase before dropping me off at school to go to science camp and she forgot all my clothes in the dryer 😅 so uh I had to finish the week out with just the clothes on my back and I will never forget my class mate Jeremy gave me a pair of sweats and a shirt so at least I had two outfits for the week boy was I screwed up and so embarrassed I ate alon after everyone else ate and didn't go to any of the events. I called home for her but long story short her voices told her she couldn't drive that far alone so I'll just have to deal with it🤯 boy did that build some confidence lol 6th grade was the last time she touched my laundry 👊🤣😎

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh man...!! I am laughing out loud reading this. Thanks for the comment, made my night!

  • @jameswollf7768
    @jameswollf7768 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOL....LOL... alot of laughs on this one.

  • @chrisriley7517
    @chrisriley7517 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was hilarious, I loved the stories. Drove for West Best long time ago, so I know the Lolo Pass and Hiway 12 route really well over to Lewiston, Id. Back Hauled grain into Lewiston in double dry vans with small side doors for loading. Ask Rooster or Billy Jack, or yourself Jaxson did you ever run into a guy named Ernie Kellogg? Ernie being an old bull hauler, I don't think this guy knew what sleep was, one of the hardest running drivers I ever met.

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว

      That is a long stretch or road with all the twists and turns isn't it? Beautiful drive though...We will as Rooster and Billy J about Kellogg.

    • @chrisriley7517
      @chrisriley7517 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ernie Kellog would tell a story about hauling rabbits in his bull rack, it's hilarious!😃

  • @Michael-jc6pr
    @Michael-jc6pr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such great content guys

  • @Will-ct9ww
    @Will-ct9ww ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The 318 Detroit is a 8v71 that only has 318 horsepower

  • @wespaisley257
    @wespaisley257 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Broadus MT,the wavingest town in the west😂

  • @Will-ct9ww
    @Will-ct9ww ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jax we need another podcast with rooster and bill please

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      full intent to have both of them on again. bill has semi retired to an Arizona winter. when farming picks up in the spring we should be able to get him back on. many more stories to tell! thanks for the support.

    • @Will-ct9ww
      @Will-ct9ww ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@steadyatthewheel I about died laughing so hard especially with the the part about bull getting the full inspection and rooster just driving right through

  • @marshalsmith5410
    @marshalsmith5410 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    is russ another fella that use to roll with billy jack and rooster i’m gathering?

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Russ is Billy Jack's younger brother. I think it was mentioned, but quickly. There was so many stories in here that came fairly quickly that we are planning on a couple episodes to go back through this episode and provide some context and further information about things. Who Russ is is a great example.

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Also, Rooster's name is Russ. Bit confusing because there were two Russ's referenced in the podcast. The only time Billy Jack's brother Russ is mentioned is the story about drying off with the stained towel. All other references to Russ is Rooster.

    • @jodieb4970
      @jodieb4970 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@steadyatthewheel Yes, that took me a few minutes to figure out. I'm guessing Wendy is your mother. Would love a podcast with her stories too. I'm sure she has many.

    • @steadyatthewheel
      @steadyatthewheel  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jodieb4970 Correct, Wendy in our mamma. We have been trying to persuade her to come on, but she is holding out strongly...You aren't the first one to ask if we can get her on. We will keep up the pressure!

  • @banditrolltide3164
    @banditrolltide3164 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Anyone ever heard bout that trucker that had a pet monkey in his truck nd one day he pulled up to rest stop... n this dog was barking at his truck with its owner n the driver said sir you better get that dog... guy said noo.. driver opened door n monkey ripped dog faces legs right off .