The Truth about trucking-Eskimo Sean
stated by Sean on his description for the video:
Every trucker, with diesel in their veins, knows how hard the industry is. They also know, there’s nothing else they’d rather do. There is a time to step out of the truck, sometimes we may not heed the warning signs, but push that extra mile in. Eventually, it takes it’s toll.
The stresses of trucking lead to many health issues, From minor cases, that can change with habit or diet, to death. Most of you know John as Youtube user 18wheelsoffaith. 19 years on the road, countless miles under his belt. Each mile bringing him closer to today.
With past military stress, family issues, and everything that comes with driving, the stress has finally caught up. He is not a rare case. He is one of many drivers that crave the next mile. It’s what Trucking is all about.
All to often drivers in this situation are never noticed by the public. Another down fall of the ignorance towards Truckers and the industry.This video goes to all True Truckers, and by that, I don’t mean steering wheel holders you find in truck stops whining and complaining. I mean the ones who realize the lifestyle, the challenges, pitfalls, obstacles, hazards and still love the life.
But most of all, this video is for, and dedicated to John “big foot 18 wheeler” Blocker.
I thank him for his support, when I had to leave the lifestyle behind. Showing me from the other side what it’s like to move on.
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Category: Truckers health, Trucking in general, Trucking videos
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I feel your pain, John. It’s not just a job, it’s a lifestyle. It’s in your heart, your veins. Personally, I don’t know what else I could do to support myself, and despite all of the frustrations, I love being out on the open road, and seeing the beauty of our great Country.
I wish the best for you, friend! Take good care of yourself! HUGS!
Getting to your blog about Pilot buying out Flying J due to Flying J’s inability to balance there books. It is no different when T/A bought out Petro, i do know know when or where this crap is gonna cease and desist, also, this economy isn’t helping matters any either.
hehe, my last post stated “i do know”, actually to correct that…I do NOT know when or where.
Even though I only drove for 2 short years, I feel the pain that comes from leaving the truck. Due to some financial difficulties, I was unable to continue my life in a truck, seeing the country, meeting great people and suprising some of the guys when a female driver can do what needs to be done! Diesel gets in the veins and never completely leaves! I will be back…the road is calling! Keep the shiny side up!
[..YouTube..] Ive been trucking since 88 and love it. But lets face facts…its slow suicide.
Ive been trucking since 88 and love it. But lets face facts…its slow suicide.
[..YouTube..] Is there any update on Bigfoot?? How is his health?? Did he stay here in California? I totally agree. Trucking is not a job, it is a lifestyle that we all benefit from, and the truckers do not get very much respect for that. I respect them and the appreciate them for what they do. They are Road Soldiers.
Is there any update on Bigfoot?? How is his health?? Did he stay here in California? I totally agree. Trucking is not a job, it is a lifestyle that we all benefit from, and the truckers do not get very much respect for that. I respect them and the appreciate them for what they do. They are Road Soldiers.
[..YouTube..] I got an email from him a while ago. I don’t want to speak for him, but he’s not on the road… don’t know if he will soon or not. I believe he said he would make an update video soon
I got an email from him a while ago. I don’t want to speak for him, but he’s not on the road… don’t know if he will soon or not. I believe he said he would make an update video soon
[..YouTube..] good luck sean keep on truckinggot the tears in my eyes5/5
good luck sean keep on truckinggot the tears in my eyes5/5
[..YouTube..] 10-4 good buddy
10-4 good buddy
[..YouTube..] 10-4
10-4
[..YouTube..] Not often do tears come to my eyes like this video has done. Sean you and Kelly , Darren and his family as well a Steve are the greatest people I have come to know. you all took in a fellow Trucker and helped him in every possible way you all could. I believe John will be back truckin up soon and I hope you and Smiley get out there soon as well. As i Wipe away the tears in my eyes God blesss 3′s and 8′s………
Not often do tears come to my eyes like this video has done. Sean you and Kelly , Darren and his family as well a Steve are the greatest people I have come to know. you all took in a fellow Trucker and helped him in every possible way you all could. I believe John will be back truckin up soon and I hope you and Smiley get out there soon as well. As i Wipe away the tears in my eyes God blesss 3′s and 8′s………
[..YouTube..] 2 bad the people don’t apreciate what we do for then. we put our lives in danger and we are far from our love ones and we are killing ourselves slowly just to do something it get in your veins pure diesel…to all the drivers 10-4
2 bad the people don’t apreciate what we do for then. we put our lives in danger and we are far from our love ones and we are killing ourselves slowly just to do something it get in your veins pure diesel…to all the drivers 10-4
[..YouTube..] Is it even possible to drive a truck for a living and still have a healthy lifestyle? God bless the truckers who put it on the line every day.
Is it even possible to drive a truck for a living and still have a healthy lifestyle? God bless the truckers who put it on the line every day.
I feel you too. I have not driven in a few months now because I was trying to leave the profession to have a more contemporary family life. Well, to say the least I start again in two weeks.
[..YouTube..] of course, eat healthy keep up with your medical check ups exercise when you can and don’t eat from the fast food stops. If you have a fridge in your truck, buy lunch meats and all the good stuff and eat from your “home”. If you have to eat from a fast food place or a truck stop try to eat from the salad bar
of course, eat healthy keep up with your medical check ups exercise when you can and don’t eat from the fast food stops. If you have a fridge in your truck, buy lunch meats and all the good stuff and eat from your “home”. If you have to eat from a fast food place or a truck stop try to eat from the salad bar
It brought a tear to me eyes,but I'm happy you decided to take your health in consideration,a sudden cardiac arrest is no good for anyone on the road. To be or not to be, that is the question.
[..YouTube..] hope hes dowing ok i hope to see him on the road again 10-4 sean
hope hes dowing ok i hope to see him on the road again 10-4 sean
[..YouTube..] hey Bro…take care and be safe! Can’t wait to see you on the road again…….de KM3W Paul-ABF road driver from Chester, PA. (Philadelphia , PA area)
hey Bro…take care and be safe! Can’t wait to see you on the road again…….de KM3W Paul-ABF road driver from Chester, PA. (Philadelphia , PA area)
[..YouTube..] yes it is possible but takes a hellacious amount of discipline…apples instead of chips and veg sandwiches instead of big macs…you get the point.
yes it is possible but takes a hellacious amount of discipline…apples instead of chips and veg sandwiches instead of big macs…you get the point.
[..YouTube..] Well, it depends on what you want to do, my dad drive trucks, he does bodybuilding and runns every day, he is just doing fine.
Well, it depends on what you want to do, my dad drive trucks, he does bodybuilding and runns every day, he is just doing fine.
[..YouTube..] This was sad
This was sad
[..YouTube..] It only reminded me how much I love this work , hope I wont have to stop doing it untill I retire, great vid man and hope You’ll be back on the road soon…greatings from Ireland!
It only reminded me how much I love this work , hope I wont have to stop doing it untill I retire, great vid man and hope You’ll be back on the road soon…greatings from Ireland!
[..YouTube..] Had me in tears. Lost my licence 18 months ago, and i still cant cope.
Had me in tears. Lost my licence 18 months ago, and i still cant cope.
[..YouTube..] @muskey59 what makes you love trucking so much? i hated it! maybe its just logging .. but i ran end dumps for awhile too
@muskey59 what makes you love trucking so much? i hated it! maybe its just logging .. but i ran end dumps for awhile too
[..YouTube..] you’re the only one that hates it, but that’s what happens when your a fourwheeler masqurading as a trucker
you’re the only one that hates it, but that’s what happens when your a fourwheeler masqurading as a trucker
[..YouTube..] Sean……not only are your videos really good, but the words you put down are also touching. I have been off the road for almost four yrs. now and have been regretting it everyday. There is nothing like waking up in what could prob’ly be called “a different world” everyday. Nothing like meeting new people. If you stop a one place all the time you are gonna see a lot of familiar faces, but there is always gonna be some new ones also. Keep up the good work. Gonna sift through more vids now.
Sean……not only are your videos really good, but the words you put down are also touching. I have been off the road for almost four yrs. now and have been regretting it everyday. There is nothing like waking up in what could prob’ly be called “a different world” everyday. Nothing like meeting new people. If you stop a one place all the time you are gonna see a lot of familiar faces, but there is always gonna be some new ones also. Keep up the good work. Gonna sift through more vids now.
[..YouTube..] why did you have to step away from trucking?
why did you have to step away from trucking?
[..YouTube..] — SOME people drive 18 hour a day…. Trucking for someone else , is waste of time.
– SOME people drive 18 hour a day…. Trucking for someone else , is waste of time.