Bill Foose: A Living Trucking Legend & His 1980 W900A Kenworth

[@bobme2787]

1st class act. Button up shirt, slacks and shoes. You do not see that to often anymore. Sweet truck.

[@MissFlatbedRed]

He’s always in blue & white, I just missed it after he changed for the warmer weather 😆

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

Took the word I had for him “Class Act”

[@failranch9542]

You’re right. If you go back and look at photos from the 1979 Independent Truckers Strike, most all of them are dressed just like he is. Professionals all. A lot were members of The Greatest Generation. I’m in hopes that Trump will restore some decency and respect to this profession- make it something young kids aspire to do again.

[@danielcadnum7214]

Also, a belt. Class act and reminders me of my grandfather and great uncle’s.

[@ovepayne]

A true gentleman and a super truck! It’s very rare to see a driver looking like a real man these days, no silly flip flops or sandals, slacks, shirt, not to mention no uggly tattoes. Greetings from Sweden (Scania country)

[@jimgraves6464]

Not many of us old school truckers left. God bless

[@grgl140]

Old school driver, with a classic old school KW, No flip flops, not even a jake brake,..Respect!

[@SpressoHead]

This guy is an OLD SCHOOLER. Just like my dad. He hated power steering and loved two transmissions. That’s what he learned in. I learned in the same thing. After breaking my right wrist after bumping a curb, I went to power steering, and gave up on twins after driving my first 13-speed. God bless this man, he’s an American hero in my mind. I, however, have chosen to work smarter, not harder. Hats off to you sir!!

[@joshb2088]

What a beautiful truck. And this guy represents what truckers used to be

[@horsepowerhorsepower3861]

HorsePower,Pride,Professional Attitude. KEEP ON TRUCKING....

[@daveminer9217]

....and should be. ❤🦺

[@jamesmooney5348]

Thanks driver for sharing. An awesome tractor.

[@TheBubbarox]

"On The Road Again" soundtrack... PerfectFit😊

[@Hossness9243]

So many of us older truckers can relate to everything he said.👍

[@MissFlatbedRed]

Looking forward to making more videos like this. You might enjoy watching some of the other ones on my Trucker Tales playlist :)

[@ronthompson3525]

This is why I wanted to be a truck driver guys like this and real trucks like this.

[@glenalguire6960]

What a nice humble man , if he’s had fifty trucks he’s very well off , but u wouldn’t know it by his attitude , doesn’t think he’s any better then anyone else

[@towncoupe]

This guy is the CLASS ACT and that Kenworth is GORGEOUS

[@LyndenMcconnell]

I'm an old school retired at 73 yrs old. My favorite truck engine that I owned was my 74 Pete with a 1693 Cat! Love those old girls. I ran my 74 on the Alaska pipeline in the mid 70s! Was an animal on the pull!

[@gregbell5975]

Hello Bill, Greg an old driver 75 now from JT leasing. You were a go getter and you still look healthy . Hope your not still mad at me when you sent me with the cab over to Maine with a load , drop on the way and pickup in Maine ..So tired jumped in the bunk never woke up ( missed the load back ) man you were pissed. I’m still dumptrucken in south Jersey One or two days a week to keep busy. I remember when you got 22……lol 😂

[@davepalmatier5190]

BEAUTIFUL TRUCK. I've had a lot of truck Drivers in my Family from my Grandfather on Down. And My Pop and Me where both Fork lift Drivers in the Auto Plants and loaded and Unloaded thousands and thousands of Trailers. I was Always Proud to Drive like my Pops. What a Great Old Man that loves Driving. And that Truck is his Baby!!

[@jimthiel478]

Have seen that ole A model many times over the years running to the coast. Very few real gentlemen truckdrivers left.

[@davidklauer3422]

You won’t see a new truck lasting half that long

[@stepheneggert9474]

Old school truck driver..looks the part..and love the truck..nice to see this old gal...you dont see the chrome ,any more..yes a dieing breed of driver's

[@frankpeavy4538]

Definitely a legendary name in trucking. Thanks for sharing his story. Favorite accessory? Never late with a cat V8!

[@Dqalex]

A very nice man with a beautiful truck

[@NewYy-j9n]

positive 🎉😂

[@jamesmooney5348]

Should've had him show us his forearms? My uncle hauled logs for 32 yrs. He never had power steering either. Turning around on the little logging landings and up and down them steep mountains, blew them forearms out to a huge size! A regular pop-eye!

[@kevinyoung9557]

I remember seeing that truck 20 years ago.What a beauty.

[@Bob-j5o3b]

"You don't need a Jake brake, that's for kids" - what a classic! : )

[@carlosbarrios6374]

Bill represent the true spirit of the American Truckers. Reguards from Panama.

[@lynguist]

to me that might be the most beautiful and perfect truck in every aspect

[@davidklauer3422]

Dying breed Reminds me of my grandfather who was a farmer, and drove a dump truck while farming. My dad grew up with Don Hell of Hehl trucking in Iowa My dad went to med school, and Heyl drove a truck In the end Heyl’s hard work paid off My dad was a radiologist, and always said the Heyl’s hard work paid off. I drove from ‘88, up until ‘17’, and still drive occasionally. I never worked as hard as these guys did. New drivers haven’t a clue.

[@MissFlatbedRed]

I’m doing what I can to add as many videos like this as I can to my channel to help preserve their stories.

[@chetmanley7209]

Beautiful Kenworth

[@raymondbradley6788]

Most excellent video Red. That model of truck was what inspired me as a kid. Hadn’t changed. Thanks Mr. Foose. Awesome ride.👍👍👍

[@MissFlatbedRed]

I’m glad he took the time to share the truck and some of his story!

[@raymondbradley6788]

@@MissFlatbedRed This is my new favorite video of yours. Yes thanks to him for sharing his story and showing the truck and telling all the details of his career. Most awesome.

[@butchs6099]

Would like to sit and have coffee with Mr Foose. Kind of reminds me of my dad who passed in '82 at 64 years young. His everyday attire was the same as this gentleman, drove 44 years and was tough as nails like this man. No power steering. Armstrong steering. Thank you Miss for this video and Mr Foose thanks for the miles.

[@louiskats5116]

G'day Red Just beautiful there needs to be a autobiography of Mr Foose, these old timers is what makes America & Australia great. I have been in trucking over 40 years but I feel humble besides Mr Foose. Thank you for the miles thank you for your service Mr Foose. Cheers Louis Kats from Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺

[@MissFlatbedRed]

Doing what I can with these pseudo-documentaries!

[@louiskats5116]

@@MissFlatbedRed Miss Red you are doing a damn good job recording history & keeping the fire alive. Cheers Mr Kats 👍

[@brianburdine4620]

An absolute BADASS, dying breed. God bless

[@Niteskate1]

That is one beautiful truck.

[@MissFlatbedRed]

So glad he shared it! Took some convincing 😅

[@brianwadell-zl9vb]

That old school Kenworth, is not to be underestimated, that old rip will surprise you really, everytime

[@patioco4969]

Thanks for Every Mile!🙏🏻🇺🇸🙏🏻

[@LukeLong-oi4uc]

That’s a beautiful truck!! I was a truck mechanic 30 plus years ago, did a lot of wrenching on them. It’s nice to see such a well cared for rig. I was 11 years old when that old girl was new and I had truck fever. That era of KW was and is my favorite.

[@lateagain7116]

Respect 👏👏

[@markalbin5326]

I met Bill at our warehouse in Chicago. Great man, beautiful W 900 and he’s not afraid to open the hood to show you that beautiful motor!!!

[@JohnHeatherWhitacre]

So glad to see Bill is still at it. Last time I saw him was at Truck World, exit 57 off of I-76 in Ohio about 6-7 years ago. First class, all the way!

[@MissFlatbedRed]

The truck now has historic plates, but at least he can still bring it out to shows.

[@Brooklyn-it1gs]

Nice truck, one excellent human being.

[@MarshallThompson-r1p]

This was peak trucking. The best rules. The best trucks. The best era.

[@William-i5u]

This Man is one of the Best !! This country needs more like him God Bless 🙏 🇺🇲

[@BRS-Peterbilt-379]

I recently met Bill Foose at a truck show in Jersey. When you think "old school" this is who we all mean. We talked like we where old friends (I knew him 15 minutes) and he genuinely loves this old truck and what he and his family have built for themselves. Great to see him here in this video.

[@MissFlatbedRed]

I’d initially asked him for this video a year beforehand at the same show. When I saw him in June, he promised he’d do it if we were both there in August. A man of his word, and he did not disappoint!

[@joebielucki1375]

Great guy, got to say hello at York this year. After 40 years trucking myself, these are the guys I want to emulate. Too bad he had to retire.....

[@MissFlatbedRed]

He’s the second person I know of to reach age 83, and insurance companies won’t cover anymore. Shameful.

[@jirreld.warrenjr.2615]

Sharp looking truck, period! Keep her upright, and may God protect you!

[@EarlMayers-eu3kl]

Love those old. K. W s I had a few over the years an would rather have them than any new one today

[@DaveO-ts8dw]

I'm so glad I had a chance to drive trucks like that ! Old school ,big hoods, big Cats and twin stick.

[@monica93304]

My dad began trucking in the early 80's. He loved conventional KW's like this. Thank you for the nice interview Red.

[@Eye-Clown]

What a beautiful truck

[@byronseagrave5297]

Nothing like the old school way !!!!

[@icare7151]

❤Awesome Long Nose. Thank you for sharing. You are awesome!

[@brettscott7770]

He seems like a great guy kudos to him.

[@lawrencehansen7951]

Been driving 37 years I appreciate Jake brakes it's much safer. I can drive without them I know how. But they are better. Sometimes you have to embrace technology. I can drive anything. One of my good friends is is 80 years old, started driving the year I was born,he has adapted to everything new and still loves trucking.

[@JimMeese]

I met this guy at Sapp Bros in Council Bluffs Iowa. We have some mutual friends at KW in Omaha. He is quite a gentleman.

[@waynewelch2868]

I saw that truck in Kingman Arizona a few years ago. Such a awesome truck.

[@mtvjackass74]

Beautiful!!

[@chele-chele]

Cool old dude, hope he's got another million miles left in him!

[@MarkGrant-ew3wk]

This is what its about thanks for the video ❤❤😊😊

[@MissFlatbedRed]

Thanks for watching!

[@richardlibbey-v2f]

So gala to see Bill. I drove for years for Kevin Ryman. Loved the C2C runs.

[@dankuntz88]

You take care of them they'll last a lifetime. My 2000 9400i with a 2ws cat has over 3,189,000 still running down the highway. I love seeing stories like this. He definitely has pride in what he does. Good on you Sir and keep on trucking

[@ÖyvindGustafsson]

Nice truck and cool trucker,🤠👌

[@clane1700]

We get lots of snow in Tucumcari and all along I40. Just 2 weeks ago it was a parking lot. Beautiful truck! Classy driver!

[@jameshowe5051]

Great story!!!! Much Respect Sir!!!

[@MissFlatbedRed]

I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@DLVRYMN]

Walks The Walk & Talks The Talk. GOAT

[@michaeloneill4271]

😅

[@bozo4467]

What a great interview. Im from NJ and always remembered the Foose trucks up on 17n. I always wanted to stop in. Never do have time for such things though. I probably ogled this very truck many times. I started in 1977 in a cabover Pete with a 1693TA. I got out of being an owner in 1993 and out of driving all together in 2006. I still miss the old days. Which for me were the 70s. It was still a good time then but even at that time a lot of the old timers said it ended years before. I didnt have power steering until 88. The old power steering was tool loose.... Over boosted. I drove a short wheelbase Brockway over the years which belonged to my neighbor. a 75. It had power steering and it would wear you out. It wouldnt go straight... You were either going left or right.. all day and all night.... Thanks for the blast back in time!

[@MissFlatbedRed]

Thanks for watching and sharing the memory! Hopefully the other videos on my channel help stir up some more for you!

[@KingsleyThomson-j1w]

Greetings Bill from Australia,,,, congratulations on your life and career in trucking,,,, and congratulations on the choice of truck a classic Kenworth it looks great. There are many Kenworths working in Australia and the outback regions,, Take care old mate you are a legend,,,🇦🇺👍

[@eddieweigel9490]

A true old school trucker not many of these truckers around anymore and if you where taught by a man like this as I was you never forget what they tell you God Bless you Sir keep on trucking

[@mikekelly6616]

Mr.Foose is the apitome old school truck driver. Most steering wheel holders today couldn't shift a single stick transmission,let alone a true two stick. I hate that there's very little pride and respect in the trucking industry anymore, which is why this man is a legend.

[@MissFlatbedRed]

There are hundreds of videos on my channel featuring drivers who are proud of their rigs, and are doing their parts to keep the old style alive and well. Bill is still a role model for many.

[@mikekelly6616]

@@MissFlatbedRed I will agree with you in the regard of drivers and their trucks you have had. Small disclaimer, I haven't watched all your videos, with that said I'm speaking in broader terms. I have driven truck for forty years and have grown up around them,so I'm sharing my thoughts and admiration for people like Mr. Foose. And yes, you of course do a good job with your videos,thank you for the work you put in.

[@greglewis1146]

Love the boot brush !

[@rce8540]

What a nice guy. Beautiful truck. Great show flatbed red.

[@frankstrohmyer9106]

Great interview, it's cool that he's running chrome 2 hole buddy's on the drives. I had a set and they started rusting on the welds. Good looking truck. Got to get him to Chillicothe.

[@oliverheidelberg]

Great interview. Thank you! 👍🏻

[@DanielWoodenJr.-cm4qd]

First seen this truck on a Rotella T calender. Beautiful truck.

[@michaelhertwig4528]

Great interview. Thank you Miss Flatbed Red. I drove many miles in the same model truck. Overall still my favourite.

[@MissFlatbedRed]

Thanks for watching! I’m thankful he had fun making it!

[@saikumarkhan]

i want 1980 w900a 😊😊🚚🚚

[@butchs6099]

That's interesting! My dad living in Illinois just south of Chicago bought his KW's from Omaha. Bruce Carlson was the sales person. Dating back to the 60's.

[@montanamornings8526]

Great video. My first truck was 69 Autocar. 335 Cummings 13 speed RTOO

[@MissFlatbedRed]

Thanks! If you’re new here, this is the format of many of my videos :)

[@nightfall22]

Not only is that truck stunning… that engine is glorious

[@dennisconnolly1]

Love this older K~Dub, they don't make men like this anymore. Thank you Mr. Foose!

[@gregbell5975]

Another short story , I was driving for JT leasing ,one day Bill asked me to pick up a loaded trailer of nuts and bolts in Northvale. Maybe in 75 , a truck like this but with the king of motors back than 450 cat. Bill told me go easy on the peddle with a load on , or you’ll loose the drive train. Didn’t even know I was loaded 44k. Now look at the hp. 😂

[@dannygoguen1027]

Beautiful truck I love it I wish the new trucks were still like that

[@kevinmurphy3464]

That is a “real truck” with a “real truck driver”! Really beautiful rig and I bet that gentleman is really smooth on that twin stick…

[@sublime929]

This guy is an absolute American legend. This is old school. This is what built what we have now. Dying breed unfortunately. Clean shaven, button up shirt, tucked in. Belt with big buckle, slacks not jeans. And of course a simple watch. Love this guy.

[@kizerbread]

Worth the wait!!

[@gregbell5975]

Bill Foose and Bob Spooner what a crew. 😂

[@louiskats5116]

G'day Lady Red, I just watch this video time & time again it is a such a good feel video if you want to cheer up your day. Here in Australia we have a Truckers Hall of Fame in Alice Springs & every year they have a ceremony to include new inductees & it is a honour to be included. Do they have something similar in the USA & if mot something to think about & Mr Foose should be the first inductee for sure. Love this video Cheers Louis Kats from Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺 👍

[@MissFlatbedRed]

The ATHS has the Trucking & Industry Leader hall of fame! atilhalloffame.com/

[@jamesmooney5348]

I got arrested in Santa Maria CA😢 one time. Stay away from Gary Lefews bull riding school there😅

[@russvoight1167]

Met Bill at the Des Moins ATHS show.

[@Mrfantasy-n5q]

totally old word goodness,,all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!gotta love it,,,,,,,

[@darioslifestyle197]

I have an 1982…. Painting her up as we speak

[@DavidMott-f6b]

As a young teen I went with dad to pick up a 1980 W900 Kenworth with a little 325 Cat, that was dads all time favorite truck. I washed the truck every weekend for $20 and an additional $5 for the trailer. I'd like to find that old girl, the last dad heard the fellow he sold it to still had it parked in the back of his shop.

[@Bob-j5o3b]

Good interview and good interviewer!

[@MissFlatbedRed]

Thanks and thanks! Gotta do what I can to make them comfortable and willing to talk :)

[@iamburl2667]

3:27 Aw you had to know my brother Steve blunt, firebird. Alot of great memories in the 80 models, my first was a 379 Pete 1979, todays drivers would never know how to drive by engine

[@benjaminsmith5811]

Just wonderful story and beautiful. Thank you for sharing

[@7viewerlogic670]

Excellent.

[@gregbell5975]

Bill always ran heavy back in the beginning.heavy and at night. Never near chicken coops , go around….😂😂😂😂😂. Some old stories Clifford would tell, running out west .stopped for going 110 mph. Trouper asked Cliff what would your boss say going this fast. cliff replied give it about 5 minutes you can ask him yourself. Here comes Bill Foose 118 mph. Funny as hell……. I think that was fact…🤔

[@MissFlatbedRed]

😅😅😅 I know he’s full of stories. I’m glad I got a few out of him at least!

[@kevinbroughton4189]

My dad started trucking right after Korean war .drove till he was 80.passed away at 90 this year in January.

[@twangoldenbass]

Great stuff right here!

[@normancameron6165]

Drove a truck with crash box late 60s as you said all about listening engine all about road speed after while just natural,would say love an engine brake saves wear tare drums keeps your brakes fresh if your going down steep hills,bought my first truck 1980 for 1500 pounds in UK old one run it for 3 years ended up buying new ones you got walk before you run ,lovely truck.

[@MissFlatbedRed]

You might enjoy the 372 video I posted today - the owner talks about engine brakes towards the end!

[@rodney314]

A whole lotta class right there,,,,a dyeing breed…..

[@truckinfam2207]

Old Schooler like me. Never late V8 Twin Sticks Married to the dasboard. Keep on Truck'in

[@tonyricci1867]

Bill no 1 trucker

[@kg86788]

Beautiful truck