My first load 52 years ago. Trucking ain't the same, but has really changed

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by jbatmick, Jul 2, 2025.

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    201 Road Train Member

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    Well, maybe in MD. but we still have a lot of nice large cars out here. I will admit, that new Pete conv. with fake up pipes was a bit unsettling.:eek::oops:
     
    201, Jul 22, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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    Reading through this I was thinking "You guys sound kinda old"

    Then I remembered I started in 1977 in a 1974 Diamond Reo Royale and did the math.......

    I'm going out to sit on the front porch now and yell at kids to get off my lawn.
     
    Star Rider, Jul 22, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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    A '74 Diamond Reo Royale? That’s some serious vintage muscle, not your average commuter. If you’re still rolling with that, respect. But if you’re stuck bragging about it without upgrades or maintenance, you’re just inviting breakdowns and rust.
     
    Satworx, Jul 22, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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    Muscle?? LOL! it had a 318 Detroit in it and I was hauling grain from Michigan to Toledo and Maumee Ohio grossing about 120K
     
    Star Rider, Jul 22, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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