A Tribute to Richie Acosta

[@MickeyLamantia]

Just want to say I’m honored y’all used my song OUTLAW LIFE in a tribute to your friend . Thank for all guys do stay safe-ml

[@PeterbiltDeAkendeFilms]

It was an honor to be able to use it a perfect fit Ill say...thanks for reaching out stay safe as well-Derrick DeWayne aka Peterbilt De

[@jimwilson9371]

Class act reaching out ML.

[@dmog7769]

​@@PeterbiltDeAkendeFilmsI highly second that!!!

[@TheRoadhammer379]

Mickey, thank you for giving us this ballad of the outlaw.

[@southpineshooligan]

man what a legend. He touched so many lives, even after passing.

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

STILL IS BROTHER STILL IS

[@darrenwilliams9987]

RIP Richie I don't know him but I always saw this truck driving north and south on the nj turnpike then I noticed I haven't seen it in years until I just saw it on KZbin the only stretch petabilt with the bike on the back RIP brother from one trucker to another

[@thekcdot]

The roads are safer now. Nobody needs a junkie behind the wheel of a big rig. Thankfully his truck was impounded before he could harm anyone.

[@hillbilly8112]

@@thekcdot Go fuck yourself.

[@lisaferrari3556]

Richie was a very good friend of mine. He built his truck right before mine was being built. We would meet up here in MA and talk trucks. We use to meet up at truck shows in 2005 - 2006. My truck looked so small next to his. We use to laugh. He use to guide me on custom things to do to my truck. Spent time with him up here in MA right before he died. It was cold out and we were out doing lights (blue leds) in Walmart parking lot. Those were the last pics I have of me and Richie. Things were rough and tried to help. It was so hard watching him dying inside. RIP Richie. You will always bring tears to my eyes and I will always love you my friend.

[@carlwhetzel2759]

Can i ask what happen to him sorry sir for your loss know what it feels like

[@timmoyer7068]

Drug overdose

[@mr.rogers1962]

Sorry to hear about your buddy I was curious if you tell me what Jamey Johnson song that is there are so many thank you

[@cementmixer4342]

What’s with the extension frame to the fifth wheel??? What a sick looking rig!! Jersey triaxle trucker here.

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

Heroin what a terrible fuckin drug took Richie from us outlaw life misses you brother Richie

[@johnhailey9687]

The thunder you hear in the middle of the night....that's Richie hitten the jake brake! You truck on brother, I'll see ya soon. Love ya man.

[@WickedIntentSemi]

Well done richie would appreciate this👌🏾✌🏽😎🍻

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

Yes he sure would

[@johnhailey9687]

Yes sir. No doubt!

[@ericbelk5644]

Outlaws forever

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

@@ericbelk5644 damm straight brother damm straight man

[@johnhailey9687]

FOOF! Forever Outlaws,Outlaws Forever! Yeah,the haters can hate on,but there is still a whole bunch of FOOFs still out here! We just fly a little lower now. Welcome to the FOOF division.

[@scryla2000]

To be able to work a truck like this just shows how much of a bad ass driver he was.

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

Yez zir rest easy Richie

[@brianwhitlock4081]

Trucker for many years...the man was a legend.

[@ericbelk5644]

From one outlaw to another rest easy brother 💯we got it from here

[@bryanclark2879]

Richie you were a true artist you did your own Fabricating and painting you made that truck what it is today I know what goes into doing all that stuff because I do it on a daily it’s not easy especially black keeping it clean but you always seemed to keep that truck looking up to date RIP bro ..

[@olderolderman4603]

1950 K.W life on the slow lane my Handel for 48 years just renew C.L.D last year it might be my lost one I'm 75 and I 💘 every mile of my truck-driving career do it all over again no difference

[@wutgamastrlmurray4699]

Alway. Remember. Highways. Man

[@glenntregent5863]

Blacked out and badass I take my hat off to you my trucking brother R.I.P Richie acosta .

[@humminzcumminz]

great tribute video thank you for this. I was watching Richies videos before I had a truck lic I loved the old videos he had handicap shifting, cant drive 65 those were good along with the rest of his videos walking the truck shows. RIP Richie

[@ericowen7615]

Damn Richie 😔 never met you face to face but been following you since before project 350 East Coast Large Cars days it hurt to hear you passed brother you are most definitely a Legend in my book and inspired me to push even harder to get my license and now I'm 15 years in the game much love to your family and Rest easy my brother

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

Same here never ever do heroin you will loose everything RIP brother Richie Richie love you man

[@douglasarrington8461]

I don't know how many times I watched this video. I get teary eyed everytime . Beautiful video like to know how sing this song

[@bey00001]

Just because a person is gone Doesn’t mean their spirit can’t still see you it’s just the outer shell that’s gone that we hugged talked to shared a laugh and all cried with

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

Damm straight

[@QUARRYLIFE14]

Got to talk with Richie once in a parking lot very down to earth dude rip a legend 🙏😢

[@Vincejg84]

Awww man I had no idea he passed away, I would see this truck all the time in Philly and Jersey...R.I.P!

[@tobywalkersr.7077]

@Jesus French overdose.

[@CLACCCLACC90Z]

wow stop playing, I was looking this guy up all to fine he moved on, aww my condolence to the family I love this dude truck man.....!

[@sandratodd560]

Such a great singer! Love his music!

Gota love these trucks that these outlaw truckers builds nothing but respect brother

[@johnnywrench5579]

Never met him but he seemed A1 ...RIP Richie you were definitely unique and Baddass.

[@spencew.g.]

The one and only. Gone but never forgotten. Ritchie❤❤❤

[@taylorchandler7132]

Us outlaws are a dying breed! RIP my brother!!

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

Truly Richie was a real OUTLAW

[@jasonking8989]

RIP Driver. You built a legend.

[@ctdjtrucking5700]

RIP Richie 😔 you will be missed but you left something in your memory... your own truck that is one of the baddest of the North East 💯🔥 Hopefully one day I’ll get to see this truck

[@TheRoadhammer379]

Anyone doubting if he put in work with this rig, Richie ran Connecticut, Massachusetts, NYC and NJ, the man was a surgeon with that behemoth. RIP Richie.

[@jamesgoshea2080]

Heaven 's highways are made of clouds smooth trucking my brother u will never be forgotten.🙏

[@devildog8016]

I miss richie every day

[@marxxmann8758]

Imagine trying to maneuver this around nyc especially in the bronx a the best of the best driver will have to earn his paycheck on that day

[@keithsmith9108]

Rip ..I remember seeing that truck run I69 and stop at the pilot in Fort Wayne Indiana

[@viccallahan9395]

Yoo Ritchie, you got an Army out there. Hope you see it.

[@levidotson2967]

R.I.P Richie,the man, the myth,the LEGEND!

[@donaldperkins6148]

Dam a true Trucker ledge RIP that's Hard on any man, outlaw life

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

YOU DID IT RICHIE 1.1K LIKES REST EASY BROTHER..

[@robertblain9968]

Very well done video for a legend

[@jamel5552]

My dad who drivers a 379 met him a few times. Pretty cool guy.

[@Bruticus44]

R.I.P Richie!! You are Deeply missed in the industry!! Miss chatting with you, old friend. Rest and watch over your girls!!

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

For sure driver RIP Richie

[@PeterbiltLonghood]

Rip Richie We will never forget you

[@allthingsredneck8831]

This truck was so badass rip brother

[@Hemi-gc8zg]

Pretty cool cat and beautiful pete watched it being biult as project 350 but always loved project 351... R.I.P RITCHIE

[@stevecoombs5373]

Wow!!! Never had the honor to meet this GOD of bad ass trucks but saw this video and it broke me and I cried.only those who aspired to build a rig like his would understand.my 2nd truck was a black Pete, had a old green Pete and owned my own spread axle east covers wagon..worked for Long Haul Trucking out of Albertville MN.a few guys there had 300" flattops I knew then that was my dream. The owner John Daniel helped me get the loan while I was on the road in FL when I found out.while I made my way back to MN the shop put on my texas bumper,my visor and straight pipes.when I got to the yard.THERE IT WAS!! I fell to my knees.i lived in and loved my Pete for 15yrs and 2million miles &48 states then set down in OH and got michigan train.seeing this video made me think of the few men and dearest friends who all shared the life of not just driving a truck but doing it in the BADDEST rigs on earth.the ones you see coming and turn your head around to watch them pass and think OMG that was the coolest thing I've ever seen.god bless you driver and the friends and family that miss you.

[@717weston]

You missed nothing

[@hotshotbythemile2811]

RIP 🙏 Freaking awesome tribute 😎🍺 my blessings

[@rsumsixtyfo6766]

I've heard of that truck down here in Texas... Don't know the deal, didn't know him... but God rest the soul of an obvious proud largecar operator and family man. Rip to you brother.

[@braddavis8655]

Nope pulling bullrack owner lives on Iowa from what i understand

[@rsumsixtyfo6766]

@@braddavis8655 , no clue what your talking about........

[@erwinramirez8070]

We will never forget you Richie 👊🏼💪🏼

[@rxramblingrose4857]

Dude really May the highway be long and straight 🙏 May the sun shine from behind you Rest in Peace brother 🙏

[@csgnjaxnc]

I don't even know Richie I watch the video several times I sure would like to been out there when he was running.... North Carolina Camp Lejeune

[@Tomcat05warpup]

RIP 😪😭 hope to see u again. Gone but not forgotten

[@donho8355]

Did his trailer used to have a scary clown on the back? Used to see a truck like this around leominster ma. But had a clown on the trailer doors.

[@carlwhetzel2759]

R.i.p Ritchie buddy I didn't know you but love your truck and another tucker angel in heaven

[@vettebecker1]

Awesome setup!!!!! Love that Pete

[@joecummings1260]

I'm not a fan of trucks with chicken lights and chrome, I prefer the well maintained solid work truck thing myself, but that being said. I really feel for this poor guy.I've been there myself taking care of a sick parent, and trying to run a business, doing everything you can to keep things together. It just gets to be too much,even though you're trying to do the right thing you can break you, it can break the best of man. I'm so sorry this guy's life had to end the way it did

[@TheRoadhammer379]

I'd say Richies truck was pretty devoid of chrome. That truck worked harder than you will ever know. He was delivering loads in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Hunts Point, Boston, New Haven... you know, places that weren't designed for semi trucks. The man had skill and would run circles around these warm bodies in a truck nowadays.

[@joecummings1260]

@@TheRoadhammer379 yeah I know the kind of places you mean, I spent my career based out of Philadelphia and running North Jersey and New York City mostly flatbed and RGN, but I've been to most of those places you mentioned, and yeah they're tight, places not really designed for the size of modern trucks

[@kemetnukingtrucking240]

The song is lit with this video ⛽️🔥💯💯💯

[@hat-trick5287]

Is beautiful!!! 🥰🥰

[@359_Jooe]

Man I’ve seen this truck when I usto be over the road idk how this video came up on my suggestion but I hope your driving your truck on that golden road His story is a sad one no one has the right to talk shit

[@coreygregory6121]

Standing tall hand beautiful tribute to on of our trucking brothers never met him but I am guess he was a good guy rest in piece Hand from here on put yourself on the 1 log line off duty not driving

[@matthewkuhn8078]

He was the man always smiled every time i seen ritchie hammering down the road

[@AnthonyGman]

Very nice video! Such a bad ass truck and driver. Rip

[@pankajpurushram1055]

Only the true outlaws knows why that truck is completely blacked out ..

[@racetube44]

Very sharp truck... Love it!!

[@justinb.1459]

How do you have any weight on your drives??

[@paulhamilton930]

Richie Acosta was a cool guy and very nice peterbilt

[@evanstrain5808]

That is one badass rig

[@hellyen9042]

That truck was Beautiful and I want it

[@nitedriva8951]

RIP TO A LEGEND

[@billynorthcutt3305]

Beautiful truck, sorry for your lost.

[@serta40]

Brothers What Happened to His Web-Site that had all the Pictures of Places he Delivered too

[@xinbox2]

Beautiful ride!!

[@Anth4044]

I just came across this Video and first of all RIP didn't know who he was but this shows he was loved, Also was that his Rigg in this video? if so I never seen one that beautiful and Baddass ,Rip Ritchie you seemed like a very special man that was loved🙏🙏

[@frankwiles5337]

Guys seem to forget the real legands but Richie can truck it up the big hill uncle Eddie southern shaker show u guys how it's done no one will ever even see the tail lights of shaker special k or broom stick including you Eric larew truck on heaven bound hammer down

[@scrappyhustler7467]

Rest easy road running left lane legend!

[@dmog7769]

Till this day I still wonder what kinda block Richie had under the hood of that beauty🧐🤔

[@williamsimmons2804]

R.ip. brother outlaw till we die miss u every day

[@Bens359pete]

Suuweeeeet! RIP and Keep Trucking Brother!

[@kenreddick6420]

REST IN PEACE... KEEP ON KEEPING ON..

[@sickman1655]

Just bad ass ! No other words.

[@jayrock2523]

Rest Well Brother!

[@joshuamack342]

Another life cut short to soon....because of drug's. You could tell how much he loved that rig. Just sometimes when drugs get there hooks into you there's no turning back and it's sad.

[@chaz951]

Damn I been away for awhile!!! R.I.P. Ritchie

[@jorgetoledo1238]

me encanta ese video lo veo diario mi respeto para Richie

[@athonynesbitt7956]

"Truckers are my Hero"...R.i.P😢😢😢

[@paulramos9430]

Nice truck 🚚 bud

[@kemetnukingtrucking240]

Wish this was extended for a 1hour 😍😎🖤

[@Mark_Tschetter]

In me I trust - Ritchie Acosta

[@Sonic357]

Dog THAT PETE SWEET like on the REAL 💪🏾💪🏾KEEP IT MY BROTHER

[@a914freak]

Anyone know what happened with the truck after his passing?

[@redline350zHR]

I know some other dude bought it after it was auctioned off. (Dont quote me on the auctioned off part, but i DO remember when it was listed that another trucker bought it & made a few changes to it)

[@TheRoadhammer379]

it's in iowa

[@veryldavis7905]

John Bengal owns it now. It's still running to Jersey every week

[@mikedaniels9823]

Happy Birthday Richje

[@stevenmchenry9276]

Big Dawg Richie. Rest In Heaven.

[@waynelyles9475]

Some of us are bad ass and don't even know it..32 years trucking.its a drug..

[@jimmartin7881]

Damn straight, like the song says, "There's no hall of fame for the working class heroes, no statues carved out of stone" BAMFers don't need all that dog and pony BS, we'd be too busy to notice it anyway, lol!!

[@Kale050]

i hope hes truck got and new good home.

[@OSCARMartinez-zo4qj]

By any chance dones anyone know this song name

[@pabloortiz8298]

What is the wheel base????

[@ramonotano5037]

350 wheel base

[@a.k.a.A.E.1]

What a crazy question !

[@inthelifeofatrucker3084]

So sad that was a very nice truck rip Richie. And do anyone know where the truck is now.

[@ramonotano5037]

Iowa State

[@johnnyjunerudisill1719]

Sometimes it shows up on Facebook

[@russbrittain7379]

Richie was was a Nice guy but what a nut he was I ran with him several times RIP Richie

[@Big.G5137]

Wait what happen the guy own this truck past away

[@redline350zHR]

Yes - OD’d

[@shawntanner7612]

Does anybody know what happened

[@gunertom]

great job Montana

[@jonathonedwards5008]

Its still hard to believe

[@chrispoole2531]

Amen good man

[@jaydownor3071]

What happened to the truck who has it now

[@TheRoadhammer379]

it's owned by a gentleman in Iowa now

[@jaredbrown3249]

Whats going on?