A Veteran Truck Drivers Advice And Stories of Time 

49 years as a company driver that’s impressive. I’ve been in the business for 35 years and I have nothing but respect for guys like Roustabout. Lots of companies have come and gone over the years. I would love to talk with him about the companies he’s worked for that aren’t around any more.

Much respect to the old timer that’s a long time .

I started driving in 1967 drove straight trucks for five years then on the highway my first truck was 1973 long nose Jimmy no air or power steering no radio no insulation in the cab just bare metal I retired from my first company after 35 years then I went to another company work part time full time till last christmas whe I retired worked for two companies in over 50 yrs loved every minute never had an accident I thank God and my wife who stood by me all those years

I've been 12 driving years and all i got say is that i love trucking cant see my self doing anything else.🚛🚛🚛

Respect to the man.49 years is incredible im at 35 years and will walk away from it in 2 years.regards tony the english trucker

Thanks Kurt, your friend is cool in my eyes, for myself after 43 years of mining, if I had to do it again, YES, I would do it again! I really loved it.

This young drivers never will experience vapor lock. Have a nice one and God bless all drivers

He had some great advice. I have learned that with my 5 years of trucking. A good supportive wife and family with sacrifice. Along with working with someone who doesn't see you as a number.

That was pretty cool, that old timer is My Dad

Cool video, My dad and one of his good friends are and we're my mentors that helped me in the trucking Industry. I find it cool when old timers are willing to take you under there wing and share some of there wisdom with you in what ever job you may be in.

Wow. He started in the industry 12 years before I was born. True pioneer.

How ya doing Mr. Schmidt, thank you for sharing even more wisdom with us, god bless you, your family and your friend. Stay safe and stay loaded.

49 yrs n hes still running g the show that really impressive salute to you sir

As always a great quality video & interview. I began with a 1965 Mack B thermodyne with two. Sticks. I was 17. Alto Generati from Scot Lad Foods out of Chicago

Roustabout is one of those 'old souls' that could "Truck Wisper" (reference 'horse whisperer - Monty Roberts). He could probably walk up to a 'rig' and softly say "we need to go" and the truck would start up and gently low idle. 'love these "old timer" wisdom anecdotes. Take care my bothers & sisters, we're all in this together ... God bless, safe travels...

The old timers have the best stories.

Love the old timers.. maybe next time have a nice relaxing sit down with a coffee and question him some more. Get some good old stories from him. 👍👍

My day was a company driver for about 40 years, cabovers and conventional, no interstates until the last 20 years. Great interview.

When i was 18 my dad said go off the farm and get a job to make sure i really liked farming, i got a job driving off highway at a mine site in a old KW cab over, i liked it, then progressed to Mack Titans road trains in that time i had a mentor like you. But my love was the farm, i needed to move stock and materials so purchased trucks and when i get the chance i drive my own, i love farming but i also love jumping in the truck as i find that soothing and escape away from everybody. This video took me back, thank you :)

It'll be nice to have a long interview with the old timer much respect to you both

Now he gives a whole new meaning of a veteran thats one respectable guy in my eyes, thanks for sharing his presence.well Schmidt your still young am sure you can get CLOSE to 49 years!!!. Anyway say hi to the family, peace ✌

I want someone like him as my mentor 😍

big respect to the old timer my dad here in the UK drove trucks from the age of 15 hes now 75 and drove trucks all over the uk with me as a passenger hence why I drive trucks now its true its definitely in the blood and i could not do anything else cracking video buddy drive safe 😉😉👍👍

What a great video and much respect to the driver that has been out there that long. A very much needed video. Drivers do not get the respect they should have. Be safe.

Love seeing this video done in topeka. I know just what facility you two left from

Your W9 and his Pete that’s a badass combo. Thanks for the video driver

Roustabout is my Dad. He did amazing. My Dad is famous now.

G'day Kurt, I stumbled across your excellent channel & like what I see, so naturally I have signed up for the Long Haul. I like your honest down to earth & Fair-Dinkum approach, showing real trucking not the sugar coated fairy floss BS on a lot of other trucking sites. Hear in the land Down Under we also have some Fair-Dinkum channels, & I personally like mainly the Road Train side of trucking. Not so long ago I hung up the truck key's & retired, so now we travel the Outback in our 4X4 Expedition rig with NO more log books, deadlines or hassles. Anyway Kurt keep the doughnuts down & Safe Travels Mate, Steve..

Was nice to me your friend. Thanks for sharing him with all of us.

He has a world of knowledge. I could of just sat and watched him talk all day.. There's just no limit to learn what he knows in his years. If it's possible maybe u can do some more interviews with the old timers. I think it would be great.. Thank u!

In those 49 years a lot has changed. My hubs bro was an over the road trucker out of Utah in the 70’s until the early 90’s. Right now he is in Cocoa-Cola/Vodka Heaven driving his FreightShaker. CB handle was 80 Proof. Died of lung cancer. But, he always made time to see us on his eastward travels, I am quite sure a lot of juggling of log books was done so he could stop and visit family. His stories will remain with me until the day I take my last breath. Stay safe.

Awesome great advice and information lacks of respect 49 years of trucking great video

Roustabout, 49 years that's awesome!! makes me feel like a rookie with my 35 years of running against the wind, stay safe you old road dog!

Schmitt your videos are the best,dude after 49 year’s that guy looks great some of these truckers after 49 months look like hell ....lol

great interview with roustabout, always love hearing story's from the veterans of trucking I grew up around trucking and always knew what i wanted to do when i got of age been doing it for 10 years now. My dad was a trucker for 46 years before he retired in 2014 due to health problems. keep up the great videos

I have a video suggestion for you. It seems that I and many other of your viewers love the footage of you just driving down the road and hearing the sound of your engine in your brakes and many of us have noticed how smooth you are with shifting. Do a video or multi video series on how “you” drive your truck! Focusing on RPMs and shift points. Things like whether you double clutch or float etc.It could be educational to some

49 years, that's a good run, much respect to the old timer, I hope to be still trucking that long. That was awesome, thanks for the video. It's good to know that there is truckers that still love their job..

Thanks for the interview with him. Now we have a face to go with the name. And 49 years is along time and I can see that he loves his job. And save travels to you both

Yes indeed. Love talking to old time trucker. I use to talk to old man i know he trucking for 53 yrs. He's just pass away last week at age 94 yr old. He's was trucking before Louisiana had i10 lol. Anyway im at 34 years trucking. Bought my first truck in 1995 and yes it was cabover. Still got it today in born still running. Yall have safe weekend guys and thanks for video Kurt. God Bless 😎

He looks in great shape at this age

New to your channel but been goin for about 10 yrs or so. Great video

Love your channel been driving 14 years because it's in my blood Great video

I'm just starting out in my truck and career and I mean I am fresh real green I've been in construction my whole life and this is a new world to me in most respect but it's just good to get to see and hear different perspectives from older fellas who's been through it and are about it

You’re best video! Thank you. Roustabout is someone to be admired. That’s a man we all could learn from. I’ve been Trucking for 37 years and I’d be his student. I wish you 49 more. Be safe God bless.

Good old boy! What a wealth of knowledge....

Wow. I'd love to know how his back feels. I started truckin back in 1985 and in 2000 I quit doing full time. I wanted to do this job for the rest of my life,its all I ever wanted to do. Never would I have ever imagined that I would on day quit truckin,but in 2000 I did and got a job for the Public Transit Authority as a subway employee in my home town. I quit trucking for a few reasons but the biggest reason i had to quit was my back aches, they were getting worse and when I was 37 I decided I couldn't do it full time anymore. I truck part time now doing regional runs a few weekends a month and when I retire from my Public Transit gig in about 5 years I really want to go back into truckin on more of a full time, part time capacity depending on if my back will allow me . This guy drove way worst trucks than I ever did and he still drives today. I'm kinda jealous that he was able to do it for so long and I couldn't . I would really love to know if he sufferers or if ever suffered from back problems.

I truly love this interview more than anything. 49 years a man full of respect that’s hard to come by these days all these young ones want to quit and move around all the time when really when you look back from the 70s and 80s all of the truckers including yourself even though you’re not the road are truly dedicated at what they do. So roustabout from my hat to yours thank you for your amazing time of service.

Great video! I remember when I was a very young kid, my dad worked on building I-35 from Hwy 20 up to Clear Lake. Also remember when Hwy 20 stopped at Blairsburg.

Hey that's a longtime trucking tell him good luck and keep it between the rails

It was an veteran of the road that changed my whole career in trucking met him at the rack line in wood haven Michigan the wait was 4 hours not unusual for Ford grabbed my lawn chair sat in some shade moved when I had too he walked over to join me in the shade offered him my seat after some general conversation he tells me this is his last load after 41 years he was going to home to try and make up for lost time with his sons and daughter at the time I had a 3 year old and 6 month sons I was 2 years into my over the road career I saw myself in the old timer 2 weeks later I had the job I do now hauling liquified petroleum gas I’m home almost every day been 21 years now since that conversation best advice I never asked for I have thanked the man a 1000 times over the years in my head keep them coming Schmidt great content safe travels 👍

What an inspiring man! Nice words from a big man. 05:38 Ain't that the truth!?!?!?

Wow driving since 1971 dag gum. I am 48. The song prisoner of the highway is a good song for your friend.

Lots of credit for Both. He teaches you as you teach him.

A very much appreciate the video and advice from you gentlemen.

Respect to the old guys still out there getting done my dad did it 40 plus before passing ya all be safe out there

wow man thats good stuff.. Thanks for sharing

I love hearing stories snd advice from veteran drivers

Find it very interesting vlog. Thanks for sharing the experience of a person who is driving trucks for the last 49 years ..Awesome..a big salute and respect for the hero of this video .Good luck and God bless you both .Hope to see many more vlogs .👍😊

49 years ....salute and love u

Miss the TURBO whistle.

My goodness if I'm to make it 49yrs truckin ill be 71. Ive got 20 under my belt, my goal is 40yrs that'll put me at 63yr. . .so God willin my goal is 40yrs id be good with that. God bless this man And as always y'all be careful out here amongst the crazies.

OMG!!!! What a Kool Awesome MAN Awesome Video Ohh Yeah His Truck Looks almost Like Your Truck Now That in it's self is Awesome Okay Brother Enjoy your Trip and again Becareful and Safe Driving on the Roads Take Care

Good luck Kurt enjoy your family.

Cool guy you need to interview him more what a wealth of information he must be and the things that he's seen and done Wow

Great Video! Have a great Weekend!

Way to go 48 years on the road this summer keep it up!!!

Kurt Good afternoon Short but a good interview. Have a good and safe trip. Regards Carlos Aguirre Quito Ecuador South America 17 September 2020 14:09 hours

Awesome! Much Respect Ol'Tymer! 21yrs in the Game, I got a Ways to catch up lol

This man is the true meaning of the word #LEGEND

Reminds me of my dad. Trucking was in his blood. Hated having a day job inside 4 walls even though it was temporary

49 years. God bless

Hi Kurt hope you safe trip. I enjoy the interview and had been driving truck since I was 21 but retired a year ago. It can be a hard occupation for a family man. I admit I missed many of my children’s functions. But like your friend roustabout truck driving was something I truly enjoyed. I miss it even now I always look at the trucks as I travel and read any articles regarding trucking. Well I will let you go safe travels. Keep shiny side and the rubber side down !!!

Old men like these will never quit, they just fade away...

God bless safe travels hammerdown legend

Good video again good to meet him sound like he Driven truck 4 Long Time thanks for That be safe on the road keep the hammer down

Cool fellow there! Next time you see him tell him thanks for me and would love to hear more of his wisdom sometime. Thanks again Kurt for sharing your time! (Hoping he cleans first-classes grill) lol

That cool man still going I had an uncle who was a truck driver and a bus driver for 53 years combined as owner opp and company sadly he passed in July at 88 years like 👍 your videos keep it up man

Teaching has become a Lost Art! Take your Knowledge and Teach!

Gotta love those old timers. They taught me to drive truck.

Great video.That man is out of the old school lol. They are hard to find in this day and time. You I think are about two or three classes behind him. Stay safe out there.

49 years wow much respect

I've been at it 44 years now he's 100 percent correct

Good afternoon, how are you? Trucking with Schmidt greets you René Solórzano from Ecuador many congratulations for the video and for the friend who is with you in the video. How old is he? I am 63 years old many congratulations to my friend for being a truck driver a hug from a distance and many blessings good luck good trip

It is not the name on the door that gets things done. The guy behind the wheel is the key mover and shaker. If Mr, Roustabout ever makes a trip in a new Volvo he will dump that antique lump. (Just one man thinking :^} )

fantastic

BEST..VID..YOU ...HAVE...DONE!!!! Sit down with some prepared questions but not prepared answers. THROW THE CLOCK OUT when you do the interview. I've been driving since the early 70s in and out of the industry but always had my fingers in it (part time driving) even when out of it. When I started power steering was a luxury, not too many jake brakes, air ride seats just getting popular, 2 how fast you were going AC was the norm, am radios, pay phones, truck stop load boards, full service fuel stops, head light and clearance light signaling was normal, sit down at the "big round table" next to a stranger and become friends in the truck stop (younger drivers about now are asking "the big round WHAT????"), CBs just coming in, no automated trans 2 stick transmissions with clutchs (again whats that), tube type tires, unload your own truck, bingo cards, authority, shipping lanes, chicken coops that looked like chicken coops (not too many super scales), and the one thing that has remained constant is the kids in the back seat wanting a good "toot".

Kurt so happy he did this.

Think I would like Roustabout,I'm sure me and him has bumbt shoulders in some old truck stop somewhere.I got in my first truck in 72,over 48 yrs ago,God it don't seem like it's been that long.Some of them old trucks we drove were pretty rough.Me and Roustabout has chased alot of cars I guess,some I would liked to run over,😂.Well, have fun on ya run,be safe.Used To Be said that,We gone.

If I couldof started driving when your friend did. I wouldof been in a truck for 49 years too.

Great interview.

Good looking rig he drives !!!!

When did Tommy Chong become a truck driver 🤣😂

Guys like Roustabout are gold.

hi just watched from the riverland of south australia in australia

New naval officers are told to consult older staff to glean wisdom from experience (buy old farts liquor and listen to stories). 'might lose a fortune... but ... Why has no one made a book or YT channel with trucker stories & close calls & "the one that got away" stories. The 'new' need to know from our past. Truckers are the modern "Sea faring Captains", the open highway - the modern ocean. Safe travels, God bless ...

Jeez 49 yearrrrrrrrrrs !! Bet he has over 4,500,000 miles under his belt that's no joke.

That old timer has seen a thing or two.

Great video!

Your friend is so cool

Amazing is right!