Owner Operator Interview - R.M. (Bob) Spooner

R.M. (Bob) Spooner would be considered "Pure Gold" after logging over 6,500,000 miles in this 1961 Pete. 1961 Peterbilt / N-14 / 525 HP / 18 Speed / 3.55 Eaton.
Enjoy this impromptu interview while at 4 State Trucks north parking lot. Filmed 6/3/2014.
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Produced By: Christopher E. Fiffie

[@robbyboynton215]

This is my grandpa and he is the best trucker out there XX

[@369Bandido]

Robby Boynton your grandpa is a LEGEND!

[@keepontruckin7135]

Robby Boynton not sure We're you guys are from but would love to see that truck one day let me know if it's ever coming to Michigan.

[@carolhenry8199]

Robby Boynton ghost towns

[@lazarusmagellan2367]

scania 142 m is my favorite, hbu

[@HayHud96]

Robby Boynton, this is my Uncle Bob!!!! I'm Ron's Daughters! So proud of him!

[@melvinarias1044]

damn i am trucker and 6.5million miles is insane. peterbilt should invite this guy somewhere make him mvp

[@Kwobler]

hellz ya

[@racc1k163]

melvin arias and put this truck in a Hall of fame

[@nathanharrison816]

melvin arias he don’t want that shit, he has 6 trucks he is probably a millionaire. He could buy any truck they have out.

[@ALL-bj7mj]

before electrical crap, and computer controlled crap....you broke down, you opened a tool box and fixed it....in the late 1990s I drove a 1968 Mack semi dump with 3 million on it, and that was just used seasonally....there are more guys than you know that have gotten over 4 million out of trucks....EPA and emissions laws have killed that.

[@gbrush30]

It has another 2 million miles on it now according to video posted on Facebook last night and still going

[@AnthonyGman]

This guy is a real trucker old school for sure. Dam legend

[@AnthonyGman]

@@4thwardcj yup

[@robertrutherford9057]

I've run across him a few times over the last 30 yrs or so, a very genuinely nice guy. We need more like him

[@steventhomas9645]

I really admire this man and his attitude

[@coletrain55]

I could sit and talk for hours with guys like that, last of a dying breed right there....

[@TheRoadhammer379]

22 yrs so far pulling a skateboard and stepdeck and at 42 yrs old, Mr. Spooner is a rockstar in my eyes. I see men like him still throwing iron and rolling out rags and they always impress me. Be safe Mr. Spooner, you are an icon to those of us who know you.

[@rpblondon2011]

My respect! 74 y.o. and still kicking as**s!

[@orinakhocha]

What a great man.

[@ladin425]

Wow! Just think how easy it would have been to trade it in on something newer. If more people were like him, this country would be better off. God bless him!

[@santiagoelias6172]

Holy hell yeah!!...an original 61 pete...with an original driver to boot!!...made in America...I read Bob spooners 1961 in a comment off another trucker channel...typed it in...and there it was...good interview..thanks for taking the time.

[@charlesscott1493]

I've watched this interview maybe 5 times over the past year and of all the interviews you have done, this is hands down the best. It was obviously impromptu but both you and the legend, Mr. Spooner are terrific. I've also enjoyed the hour long (+) follow up interview you did with Mr. Spooner. I tip my hat to both of you.

[@BigRigVideos]

Thanks, I appreciate it.

[@millertime2976]

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Spooner about 10 years ago, he’s truly a class act and one of the nicest gentlemen you could ever meet...

[@teeroberts9623]

I was running towards Arizona the other day an had a chance to talk to him on the radio.

[@BigRigVideos]

+Tee Roberts Good deal!!

[@deionchampion8431]

I got to see this truck live down in Sacramento at the 49er truck stop off the I-80 I didn't get to speak with the gentleman but I sure would have loved to take a good look at his truck take a few pictures of it Keep On Truckin trucker respect to you

[@dantweedy2331]

A true American hero and inspiration!!! I'm 65 and hope to be trucking just like him God willing at his age!!! Keep on Trucking & God bless the USA!!!!

[@SootyMangabey.]

Saw this Truck tonight in Cresson Texas... absolutely beautiful Truck... looks fantastic lit up in the night.

[@coryellis3798]

A lot of people not just truck drivers could learn from Mr Bob, like he said "Doing what it takes to get the Job done". Love to work with this man and hear the stories and learn from him.

[@daeshbagcentral5298]

Bob Spooner,great work ethic. Hat's off to you Sir,i'm 64 a youngster along you Bob.

[@danwalters9781]

id like to see one of these new trucks at 6million miles be alot of cracked plastic

[@BC-iz8gt]

This is the legend of truck drivers right here boys and gals that dont makem like him anymore.Soo proud of this man

[@mdlclassworker3384]

That's a dedicated hard working old school truck driver, I hope he's still enjoying good health and happiness

[@anddyyxx]

Did he say six million miles?! WOW! amazing video! id love to see more of Mr.Spooner and his truck.

[@aj6570]

6.5 milllion miles

[@CSmith-wn7vj]

I spoke to Mr Spooner when I first started driving 19yrs ago. I was passing him on I-30 east of Dallas. I was in a new 379 Pete and he was in one of his needle nose Pete’s. I slowed down to run with him for the next couple of hours. At that time he was pulling trade shows like he said in his interview. He was a very nice and interesting gentleman. Over the years I’ve told several people about running up the road with that canary yellow Pete.

[@rodneywynn1933]

That man could sit and tell stories till the end of time and still have a few left. God bless you Spooner..

[@joystickricksherrell774]

Wow! If anyone has seen it all it would be this man. Keep on Trucking

[@leehilton7163]

Semper Fi forever!! God bless him. He reminds me of my grandpa who was also a Trucker.

[@delvonhall3469]

Wow. I look up to drivers like that. Millions and millions of miles under his belt and still doing the flat bed business. Thank you sir for the video. Can't wait for the next one. Have a great evening.

[@patrickray2329]

I tell you what, if this man was teaching me how to drive a truck, my ears would be wide open. Take this from a guy who has almost 10 years driving experience.

[@kennethbower6040]

Patrick Ray The things this old driver could teach u and the stories he would tell would get u arrested in 47 states just for thinking them .... lol

[@randydalgobbo6470]

@@kennethbower6040 LOL

[@SoCal780]

@@kennethbower6040 🤣🤣🤣

[@TomBennett1]

I'd have to say that as much as I enjoy the movie convoy this man right here is the original Robber Duck. Outlawed Legend. Keep them wheels rollin on 18 wheeler roll on. God Bless Mr. Spooner.

[@jerrycoggin9434]

Had breakfast with Mr.Spooner about a week ago at Lisa's in Moriarty NM. A very nice guy and very interesting to talk to! So October 2017 he is still trucking. He was on his way to California.

[@Jurek-rv1zh]

Amazing.Thank You mate.Pls regards all trucks driver from Poland

[@chriswalker7327]

As a trucker I admire that man hard working and still trucking

[@MikeKennon]

been working with bob for years (he's loading for us as i type) and really really appreciate all he does and love that truck, thanks bob !!

[@lakesideranch]

This video conveys the "true" old school guys out there still running their rigs and loving the work they do to keep this great country Great. You are commended for sharing this with your viewers, Thank You Chris !

[@BowtieLvr]

One of your best interviews to date ! I LOVE hearing the stories about these old trucks and LOVE that they are still on the road !! The EPA is working to stop history being on the road !!

[@RINEYMOTORSPORTS]

If the EPA gets their way he will have to make it a def truck

[@BowtieLvr]

I hear you !!

[@panhead55]

BowtieLvr I can't wait till the useless EPA and liberal assholes vanish from this planet. That's real environmentalism...

[@SoCal780]

@@panhead55 I agree!

[@hbanks8558]

I bow down to this man. A true legend, I hope to be half trucker he is.

[@dwynepen7626]

Imagine riding with Bob for a week listening to old stories and pure wisdom... that Pete is absolutely brilliantly cool..

[@ladytrucker6768]

Oh Mercy, am lovin this one...now this is a trucker..& hes only 60 miles west of me.I used to live & work in Batesville, but then worked for 25 years for Julian Martin & son Mark after his plane went down & we lost him.... retired from OTR truckin in 2006..man, 74 & still goin.. ..this guy is like a rock..hats off to ya Mr. Spooner.you deserve all the respect that we have.....

[@stevevaughn9238]

Hats off to Bob. Thank him for his service to our county. On the road and in The Marines. Would love to hear some of his over the road stories.

[@zzzzzzzzzz3799]

what a guy! The world needs more of this type of person, not less of em! Awesome.

[@juliasanchez4900]

I love old school trucking , you are a legend sir.

[@Drivapete]

I miss my old narrow nose Pete, drove a 65 for Ray Meza in Los Banos Ca and a 68 for his brothers Fred & Ted. Most fun I ever had in my 38yr career! I would give anything to finish out my career in an ol Pete.

[@mikesalvadore9295]

Great video and interviewer! I drove trucks in the 70s.80s.90s. And 2000s. And this man is awesome! The stories he could tell!!

[@DannybFlat01]

This Gentleman is a living Legend and what America is made of!

[@DannybFlat01]

Well not todays America.

[@markbush3937]

This man is an inspiration to all the truckers out their , 74 and still at it

[@wildhorse192001]

Very inspirational!! Nothing but the utmost respect for Mr. Spooner, great Pete too!! Wish we had a million more like him out here but with all the new regs I don't blame the veteran drivers for retiring. If I see ya on the road Mr. Spooner I will buy ya the biggest and best steak dinner we can find!! Way to go buddy!!

[@vaughnbluejr5960]

Wow! To find Bob Spooner on KZbin. I painted that truck with Dupont Imron many years ago at Blue's Body Shop in Batesville, AR. He had several million miles on it then. I am saving this video.

[@BigRigVideos]

Have you seen the 2hr follow up video?

[@vaughnbluejr5960]

@@BigRigVideos Will watch it. Thanks.

[@federicoguadiana78521]

Spoke with him today at a stripes at Ft Stockton Tx. Nice man. Respect hope to drive as many miles as he has.

[@davidmichaelenterprisesllc5032]

Hello Mr. Spooner! Awesome job

[@mapacheraccoon4476]

Wow ! Bless you Sir...a true inspiration and thank you for your years of service...Wow...!!

[@bertwatson9279]

I'm a truck driver in Ireland would love to spend a day with this man and just listen to all he's stories legend so he is👍👍👍

[@SuperWanderer02]

great interview , thanks for posting, Mr Spooner is an insperation to us all , great to see an older truck still working hard in this throw away world

[@jeancarton1611]

Such a kind person!!! Respect🙏🙏🙏🙏👌

[@superturboawesome1]

wow, straight up legend... that's incredible. seems like a "young" 74!!

[@usmanshafi9062]

I just saw this truck right now. Very astonishing!🙌🏼

[@wilsonpendarvis3710]

Bob, 74 More ! YES ! Thank you, veteran.

[@timothytrainful]

He will be 78 this month!! And he still asphalt cowboy 🤠!! That’s cool 😎!! I love his stories back in the 60s and 70s!!

[@chadc5288]

Spooner you’re one of the best keep on truckin Chris thanks for the interviews, your work is truly original and really gets in the heart of the business and show cases some real works of art and the people who build and work them. My hats off to both of you. Semper Fi Bob!

[@oscarr.camacho7257]

I L♥️VE THIS MAN, MY HERO/MENTOR👏💪👍🤠💯

[@kimmorrison9169]

AND this man is working step deck loads with all the chaining, strapping and tarping it requires!

[@kathydyer2343]

Right on! You do the most respectful and professional videos. I love trucks.

[@GTLees]

Yes sir, I've seen this truck a time or two and it's just too cool. That gentleman is what's good about the industry and what a privilege it would have been to work with and learn from him. Thanks for the video and thank you Mr. Spooner, my hat's off sir!

[@charliesmall4685]

love those old needle noses and old truckers.

[@lovetrain442]

Much respect sir. 😁 I’ve been driving almost 40 years and I could learn a lot from that man!

[@lingolddigger]

Now there's a true veteran of the trucking industry. and I love his 61 Pete. Awesome video, thanks Chris.

[@buckthrusthorn8123]

I swear I seen this truck in North Dakota last week I about broke my neck when I seen it because I recognized it from this video.

[@BBBCanada1]

Keeps America roll'n. Would travel with him in a heart beat.

[@lumberjunkee8451]

Awesome..........would love to sit and listen to the stories/adventures he could tell!!!!👍👍thx Chris!!

[@tonysanders1038]

Thank you for your hard work and dedication to America. God bless

[@Xerxes21]

Out of all the videos I have seen on your channel I must admit this is my favorite truck of them all!

[@jim_dog]

This is my favorite interview you have done. Badass.

[@donwat91]

Thank you for that video. It seems this gentleman has had a good life and will continue to keep going. Age is just a number, don't let someone say you have to stop doing what you like doing in life.

[@perrymoorej]

When i was a child..it was this man who inspired many of us..cause there ain't too many like him.

[@mrpakige]

My hats off to Bob!!! I drove for my dad for 10 years, and I have to say I would do it again if I had to, I would just do it in a different rig. That old GMC astro cabover rode like a sherman tank dragging 3 more behind it. Great job Mr Spooner, wishing you many more years on the road!!.

[@68modelpete10]

Boys and girls. Take notes. It's a lifestyle, not a job. If you love what you do, it's not work. Thank you Mr Spooner for showing the way. I'd like to sit and have a coffee with you, because you can't buy experience, but if you're smart you can learn from it. Truck on.

[@hitman8226]

Man that was an awesome interview. Much respect for you Mr. Spooner. Nice truck also. And great vid as always Chris.

[@arkansaskid5047]

now this old guy right here is the heart of trucking us marine to a gear shifting trucker

[@mdrailroad1688]

One of the real truck drivers out there Run circles around the new breed

[@patriot8087]

This driver is what made America Great. They don't make them like this anymore. God Bless.

[@RINEYMOTORSPORTS]

Wow 6 1/2 million miles I tip my hat to that man that's a true trucker thanks for the video Chris

[@juniorpena8906]

Love this video preciate all your work through out all these years to the us

[@ec0084]

thank you Mr Spooner WOW 6.5 million miles Keep On Truckin.....

[@SpressoHead]

Unreal old truck. You gotta respect this guy. It’s tough to find old drivers like this, and still in good health. So many like my dad died young from smoking too much & eating that greasy truck stop food. God bless you, Bob!

[@odairtaveira5675]

I’m so proud this gentleman! We need more people ou there whit this type attitude!! Good bless you se!!

[@carminerosati972]

Hey Spooner its god to see you! I worked for Sho Aids Inc and you hauled a lot of our clients exhibits around the country for us also. Wow it was good to stumble on this video and see ya.

[@theamerican7131]

Great interview with Mr. Spooner. I really enjoyed listening to Mr. Spooner talk about his long trucking career. And what a neat truck. Maybe you could go interview him again at his shop.

[@RocketAppliance1]

I really like these videos, and would love to see a extended interview with this guy, or even a whole movie for that matter. Keep up the good work!

[@stephentodd4345]

Im sure you have found it but there is bud

[@henrymcguire1285]

great job mr. spooner, i truly loved the video and and the respect you have for your truck, i two am an indepentent one truck one trailer and one headace, i thank you for your service to are country!! i have about 32 yrs of over the road trucking and love it, its in my blood and heart. My old pete as around 1,818,850.0 on the speedo and its just getting broke in, its the 4th one i have bought and this one will be the last one. im sure you can relate the fact that after a million miles that some one puts on a truck, they become family, and its hard to sell or replace them, all my old trucks helped me raise my family, so out respect for my old truck i just keep rebuilding it and make it shine the best i can!! Every one should remember that "if it wasnt for the old school ways, we wouldnt be here today" Keep trucking Brother!!!!

[@BigRigVideos]

henry McGuire Agreed!

[@GTLees]

Yes sir! Lots of truth there.

[@1valleycity]

Great video! What a great guy. I think the world would be a better place if it was full of MR. Bob Spooners!

[@abcjg65t]

I keep watching this video. you did an awsome job with this. this guy has more years in the game than some of us will ever know. at 74 still pulling chains and tarps. im sure theres some 25yr olds that cant do that. flatbed trucking is hard work.

[@hotrodrich1946]

you're not kidding Cjennings1120 it is hard work. I tried it when I first started out in 1971 and it was brutal in the Las Vegas sun with those old canvas tarps. I got into tankers because of all that hard work.

[@2fast65]

thanks for serving Mr. spooner awesome video guys thanks have a great night be safe.

[@michaeldalzell6670]

Continued prayers for his quick recovery

[@royzimmerman9801]

Really good to see Bob. First time I met him was about 40 years when he was getting some maintenance done on his rig. It was at Mel Tinker's shop in Rosemead, California.

[@1pieman]

Chris, Please go to his shop . I'll bet it's better then a museum. I've saw this truck up close 30+ years ago. how last time I remember seeing it on the road he was going the other way all about 10 years ago I would love to get some close-ups of this truck. I drove a 61 30 years ago it was one of my favorite. I appreciate all of your videos. thank you mr. Spooner for your time in the military. thank you for continuing to serve this country.

[@TravelingTech]

That is the coolest old truck!

[@samrugtiv3839]

Well done young man, nice interview.

[@CHSP6059]

Very cool interview! I’m sure he’s seen it all.

[@jameswaters2971]

The amount of knowledge that must possess about driving and trucking in general he oughta be running a driving school . but i guess its probably not in him to sit in the other seat and teach these new drivers the right way. God bless him.

[@MrDlc1969]

Boy's meet the Man The REAL DEAL !!! Respect