Hanging it up after 42 years trucking

On same type of road myself. Almost done, but ive watched guys retire and come back because of not being fulfilledwith what their new phase of life is. I ve gotten "out of the truck" for short periods and had the feeling of needing to go somewhere when i dont. I got into trucking just to be going places and i still love that..... and need it.
So my big challenge ( & prolly yours) is whats next ? I cant just sit somewhere and after years of living in the space of a walk in closet, i dont like living in a house

 

This post is a Great one! Marmonman, thank you so much for all the years being out there. I don’t know if there’s any other industry other than trucking , the way we feel , we put our hearts and souls driving these trucks our whole life. Trying to deliver freight and keep the road safe at the same time .it’s been very difficult the last 10-15 years on the roads. I drove my whole life in Chicago now I’m running 500 miles a night. I am not good at this. I drink a lot of water and coffee you can’t do that driving a truck over the road long distance, I’m gonna have to worry about wearing a darn diaper ha ha ha

 

Congrats. That's a long time to do anything.

 

Well hell, who else read marmonman's post and found themselves stifling their Adams apple back down?

Fourty-two years, that's old-skool how-to right there!

I have no clue of your plans nor finances, but, well hell mister, that rig!! ...... do you HAVE to sell it?
Reckon I'm one of those somewhat eccentric folk, Id let it rot to nuttin' in the back lot with me, haha.

 

I'm a relative newbie. I can only imagine the hundreds of thousands of tons you've hauled. I bow to you, sir! Congratulations and many blessings!

 

Congratulations, Mormonman. I was also an 0-0 with 43 years OTR. I retired last year, and at first it is great, but hang on to that old girl to make sure because sitting home gets really boring after a while. I was offered a company driving position with the company. I was leased to, but I’m not sure if I wanna go back on the road with all the new modern day steering wheel holding orangutans. Things sure did change since 1979. good luck with your future. Job well done

 

Congratulations job well done . Would be great if you put up a picture with you and the truck.

 

Congratulations on your retirement