Retired After 39 Yrs

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  1. MooneyBravo

    MooneyBravo Heavy Load Member

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    After 39 years I had finally had enough!
    Hung up the keys January 2nd.
    I've been to every state, most of the provinces of Canada, driven on every interstate. I was primarily a car hauler but also pulled dry, flat, reefer, tanker, pneumatic tanker, detachable gooseneck, double gooseneck, end dump, belly dump, piggybacks, household goods.

    I can't say that I will miss it! It was exciting in the beginning but after 20 years it was just a job.
     
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  3. Suspect Zero

    Suspect Zero Road Train Member

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    Enjoy your retirement sir, you have certainly earned it.
     
  4. nikmirbre

    nikmirbre Road Train Member

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    Congratulations on the retirement sir, stay active! Thank you for your sacrifices!
     
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  5. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Congrats on retirement and thank you for your service of 39 years !
     
  6. '88K100

    '88K100 Road Train Member

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    Good on ya! Enjoy your retirement.
    I quit last year after 47 year, don’t miss anything about what the industry has become
     
  7. Otr Traveler

    Otr Traveler Light Load Member

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    Enjoy your retirement! Stay active and take care of yourself!
     
  8. Banker

    Banker Road Train Member

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    I hope you enjoy your retirement. You beat me by 3 weeks as I hauled my last load last Friday. The buyer of my rig picks it up next Saturday and I am done after 38 and some change.
     
  9. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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  10. Grumppy

    Grumppy Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Good for you my friend. I feel your excitement. You beat me by 5 months. My time is coming in May with 44 years. I'm down to 17 weeks and I'm counting every week of it.

    Enjoy your retirement.
     
  11. MooneyBravo

    MooneyBravo Heavy Load Member

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    I know what you're saying!
    Good luck!
     
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