The Old days are dying and the New drivers only smell like they have.

Dont give up all hope guys! Not all of us newbies are like that. Maybe its because i'm older than most of the ones your talking about. They seem to run in the mid 20's(unless they are foreign, then they seem to be older but no less of what you describe) And no, I am not a racist, just following with the generalizations. I do look for guys like you, the ones that "look" like they have been doing this for a while. It's not just how they dress, its how they carry themselves, a certain air of confidence. And yes, a bit of disgust with those "others". A good friend tried to give me crap the last time I was home" you look more like a truck driver every time I see you". I told him the truth, I'd have to wear flip flops, shorts and a muscle shirt to look like most drivers! I do wear boots, jeans or carhart pants, and usually a cowboy hat. I agree with you that pants and boots are part of the "uniform".(and to everyone, ALL jobs have some kind of "uniform") Just hang in there guys, we may be fewer than either of us would like, but there are a few of us newbies who are willing to listen and want to learn. WE still need to know we arent holding the bag alone! Some of us do still look up to those of you who dont have to talk about how good you are, you just do it!

 

Well I guess I do not fit into either group (no flip flops and no cowboy boots). Imo they are both goofy. If your not riding a horse or walking through the desert you have no need of cowboy boots (sounds like a horse walking through the truckstop hallways clip clop, clip clop, anyway). Same goes for the goof balls with the flip flops. They belong on the beach or in the shower not in a truck, truckstop, customer, or fuel island. The rest of us have no desire to see or "smell" your feet.

Of course I belong to a small subset of drivers that do not conform to the "status quo" and never will. We dress approriately to the job. The whole "cowboy image (thank God) is dying out and none too soon.

For those of you interested the appropriate attire for a "trucker" today; it is work pants, oil resistant, slip resistant work boots or shoes, and a clean work shirt preferably with a pocket for your pen and notebook. Notice there is no mention of a cowboy hat either? Again not necessary unless your riding the range and need the hat to double as a water bowl for your horse and or to keep the blazing sun off your neck and ears.

All I can do is laugh when I see some joker wearing chaps and spurs in the truckstop with a big 10 gallon hat. Saw that at the TA out in Missouri a few years back. Must have been going to a costume party or something.

 

I reckon Missouri ain't called the
Show Me State
for nuthin'.

Chaps AND spurs?

Can I assume he wasn't wearin' flip-flops?

 

Dang your right they need to wear their Company uniforms with Co.name and allso their name this is to help locate the truck and to spell their name right.But if I go and buy a truck pay the notes and Ins.Ill wear my stetson hat cowboy but proper name is western boots,blue jeans an denim shirt.Well one thing your right about Company Drivers should dress nice.O/O dress like a Cowboy which to me looks better and lasts longer than those Company uniforms.Like the Brown ones with shorts.

 

Right here in plain sight.
Obviously the best place to hide.

Not so, amigo --- just take a look at my post count. I've been a busy beaver.

Shux Howdy!
Where to begin?

Blazin' BrokeBack Mountain Bunk Buddies,
with spurs and flip-flops, and bikini briefs
under their chaps.

Welcome to the wonderful new world of
Big truck truckin'.

Drop me off at the next exit.
I'll catch a bus.
And least bus drivers still dress
appropriately.

 

that was a great read. you hit it dead on. almost made me feel like i was there. brought back some memories reading this. nice post man.