The Truth About Trucking {Eskimo Sean}

Every trucker, with diesel in their veins, knows how hard the industry is. They also know, there's nothing else they'd rather do.
But 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, and showing me from the other side.... what it's like to move on

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[robb6599]

Hope John is doing ok?

[seansuth]

@robb6599 Last I heard he is doing ok. Recovering, but hsi trucking days are over, atleast for now

[jimmykinkade]

Did he make it back?

[seansuth]

@jimmykinkade He's still out, as far as I know, he wont be back anytime soon

[SomeRandomFeller]

trucking sucks. thinking about doing it again makes me sick to my stomach. If you like to be treated like shit and working for free trucking might just be for you, though.

[OMBIC]

heh just a fone i think lol

[OMBIC]

i can see heys pain? respect, is or was that a 9mil on your hip??????

[stolennova]

I PULLED INTERSTATE TRAILERS FOR A O/O UNTIL THE SUMMER OF 09,I RAN SO HARD,BETWEEN THE SCALES AND SPEEDING TICKETS I HAD TO GIVE UP THE ONE THING I LOVE,BEING OUT ON THAT ROAD,SO I FEEL YA WHEN U CLEANED OUT YA HOUSE, AND GAVE THE TRUCK BACK, YOU'LL BE BACK DRIVER...YOU'LL BE BACK!

[sleepytrucker252]

I believe a person has to roll a truck on their own for a year or two to know just what means in regards to "stresses of trucking" My first year driving, came with a whole new respect for the older drivers, along w/my wondering how they hung in there for 20/30 and sometimes 40 years. "tough" does not begin to explain them.

[5153john]

im so subscirbing .and juste want yu to know im 12 and trucks are my pasion.