Drivers don't look like drivers anymore

idriveaholden · Nov 13, 2018

it's too hard to drive in boots and jeans though lmao

x1Heavy · Nov 13, 2018

idriveaholden said: ↑

it's too hard to drive in boots and jeans though lmao
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I heard a rumor that wrangler wants out of the Jean Business. I might have to stock up on a few pair before they do. It's all I ever used in this lifetime.

Denim was sooo good in the 80's gawrsh.... that was a amazing time.

3High3Low · Nov 15, 2018

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The year is 1973 and I'm parked in the Toledo 5 Truck Stop. It's late at night and I'm hungry and headed to the restaurant for something to eat. My memory is a little vague but as I recall it was a Union 76 and not a particularly nice place (old and pretty dirty). As I walked across the parking lot I was struck by the number of trailers loaded with steel and the number of axles. I remember thinking: "Wow, that's a lot of tires to kick." Some of the trucks were very old and looked like junkers-- old Crackerbox Jimmies and Mack's. And of coarse some were bright and shiny and new.

That unmistakable smell of the livestock trailers hung heavy in the air and that sound of a hoof hitting the side of a trailer or shuffling on the trailer floor with that anguishing moo made me sad... and that is how the Toledo 5 Truck Stop is permently etched in my memory. I wonder if it is still there?

Once inside the restaurant the jukebox played country music and the waitress took my order. I was brand new to the truck stop scene as I'd just completed my orientation with North American Van Lines. I was supposed to load in Cicero Illinois the next morning. My brand new 1973 White Road Comander was hooked to a nice new drop deck 45 foot trailer.

But as I recall, not one driver wore flip flops nor shorts nor had a backpack. Back then, it was bluejeans, work boots or cowboy boots. He carried a small suitcase or duffle bag to the shower and emerged smelling of Aqua Velva. He'd give the gal at the customer counter his towel and get his deposit back, then go get something to eat. It was the same across the country. The exception was mostly in boots and hats. The further west you went, the more cowboy hats you'd see.

I shake my head when I see what's walking around truckstops nowadays.
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2old said: ↑

The year is 1973 and I'm parked in the Toledo 5 Truck Stop. It's late at night and I'm hungry and headed to the restaurant for something to eat. My memory is a little vague but as I recall it was a Union 76 and not a particularly nice place (old and pretty dirty). As I walked across the parking lot I was struck by the number of trailers loaded with steel and the number of axles. I remember thinking: "Wow, that's a lot of tires to kick." Some of the trucks were very old and looked like junkers-- old Crackerbox Jimmies and Mack's. And of coarse some were bright and shiny and new.

That unmistakable smell of the livestock trailers hung heavy in the air and that sound of a hoof hitting the side of a trailer or shuffling on the trailer floor with that anguishing moo made me sad... and that is how the Toledo 5 Truck Stop is permently etched in my memory. I wonder if it is still there?

Once inside the restaurant the jukebox played country music and the waitress took my order. I was brand new to the truck stop scene as I'd just completed my orientation with North American Van Lines. I was supposed to load in Cicero Illinois the next morning. My brand new 1973 White Road Comander was hooked to a nice new drop deck 45 foot trailer.

But as I recall, not one driver wore flip flops nor shorts nor had a backpack. Back then, it was bluejeans, work boots or cowboy boots. He carried a small suitcase or duffle bag to the shower and emerged smelling of Aqua Velva. He'd give the gal at the customer counter his towel and get his deposit back, then go get something to eat. It was the same across the country. The exception was mostly in boots and hats. The further west you went, the more cowboy hats you'd see.

I shake my head when I see what's walking around truckstops nowadays.
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Thanks for sharing this just goes to show it sure isn't what it use to be

2old · Nov 16, 2018

Just watched Rain Man. I hadn't seen it in a long time. Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise were really good together.

MACK E-6 · Nov 17, 2018

idriveaholden said: ↑

it's too hard to drive in boots and jeans though lmao
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Hell, a lot of the “modern drivers” can’t even squeeze themselves into jeans.

2old · Nov 17, 2018

Wra

x1Heavy said: ↑

I heard a rumor that wrangler wants out of the Jean Business. I might have to stock up on a few pair before they do. It's all I ever used in this lifetime.

Denim was sooo good in the 80's gawrsh.... that was a amazing time.
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Wrangler is what I usually buy. Anything else seems to wear out to quick or doesn't hold up.

2old · Nov 17, 2018

MACK E-6 said: ↑

Hell, a lot of the “modern drivers” can’t even squeeze themselves into jeans.
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Now that's funny....

stayinback · Nov 17, 2018

2old said: ↑

The year is 1973 and I'm parked in the Toledo 5 Truck Stop. It's late at night and I'm hungry and headed to the restaurant for something to eat. My memory is a little vague but as I recall it was a Union 76 and not a particularly nice place (old and pretty dirty). As I walked across the parking lot I was struck by the number of trailers loaded with steel and the number of axles. I remember thinking: "Wow, that's a lot of tires to kick." Some of the trucks were very old and looked like junkers-- old Crackerbox Jimmies and Mack's. And of coarse some were bright and shiny and new.

That unmistakable smell of the livestock trailers hung heavy in the air and that sound of a hoof hitting the side of a trailer or shuffling on the trailer floor with that anguishing moo made me sad... and that is how the Toledo 5 Truck Stop is permently etched in my memory. I wonder if it is still there?

Once inside the restaurant the jukebox played country music and the waitress took my order. I was brand new to the truck stop scene as I'd just completed my orientation with North American Van Lines. I was supposed to load in Cicero Illinois the next morning. My brand new 1973 White Road Comander was hooked to a nice new drop deck 45 foot trailer.

But as I recall, not one driver wore flip flops nor shorts nor had a backpack. Back then, it was bluejeans, work boots or cowboy boots. He carried a small suitcase or duffle bag to the shower and emerged smelling of Aqua Velva. He'd give the gal at the customer counter his towel and get his deposit back, then go get something to eat. It was the same across the country. The exception was mostly in boots and hats. The further west you went, the more cowboy hats you'd see.

I shake my head when I see what's walking around truckstops nowadays.
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T-5 babe... Met a lot of good people over there.
Its nowhere even close anymore

2old · Nov 17, 2018

A long time ago, I worked in Newark NJ.

I know...I know, Newark??? So I'm ready for the Jersey jokes but, here's the thing. The best Spanish and Portuguese food I ever had (absolutely mouth watering- to die for) was in Newark. Those Portuguese really know how to cook.

Lately I've been wanting some of that style of cooking especially the shrimp and garlic. It was the best!!... Now, here in the green mountains, these hillbillys don't know what good food is. I swear it's TRUE! They are absolutely clueless about really good food. You can't even get good pizza... So if anyone has a really good recipe for Portuguese style shrimp and garlic, I'd be eternally grateful if you'd share it.

2old · Nov 17, 2018

stayinback said: ↑

T-5 babe... Met a lot of good people over there.
Its nowhere even close anymore
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Sorry to hear that... It really was kind of a must stop way back when.

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