Trucking in the 70's with Snavely Mills (then & now)

Let's go back in time to the 1970's when trucking was dealing with a lot of struggles like diesel prices and deregulation.
The full video can be found on this channel. / fierdetreroutiervideo
I want to thank Jarrod Dorsey for making me aware of the original video.
Thanks to Dan Snavely for the pictures and some information.
Enjoy!

[@havenrich]

I owned four COE's in the late '70s and '80s. Those days are gone but I was lucky to have experienced the old fashioned truck stops and original truck routes even though most of my 48&Canada trucking was done on the interstate system. CB camaraderie helped us in weather events and boredom.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Yes sir 👍💯

[@Chevy4x4dawg]

Thanks for sharing!!!! The 70s truckers faced the same problems.... Pay, fuel cost, competition from the big union trucking companies.

[@denzel270]

Thank you for finding this. I love this era. These are the guys, girls and trucks I grew up admiring when I was a kid in Britain. This is probably grossly over romanticising the 70's and trucking then, but I am so jealous.

[@rickmarr5863]

Just came across one of your drivers at the Bimbo facility in Greenwich Ct. the other day. Commented to him what a nice unit he had. Driver spoke highly of both company and equipment they operate. Dare I say American Pride. Good show guys keep it up.

[@bctw9004]

Great video!!! My first truck was a 77 Mack F model with a 450 hp Purple Allis Chalmers engine. Yes…. They were experimental.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Thanks for the info! Very cool!

[@russvoight1167]

I remember those AC engines. Painted purple and called Big Al

[@cdocker3070]

Looking at this in today's times seems like now but way more laid back....truck prices were what they should be, all the jobs you want and able to run hard and long as you want....didn't know they had go pros back then those scenes on the highway were very nostalgic... The diner scene was also cool....as I've heard no matter who or what race you are ...man or woman...if you drive a truck you have a story and everyone respected everyone for the most part.....thanks for sharing this

[@michaelsabaka2258]

Neat video. The old trucks and cars of that era are very interesting in design, unlike today's vehicles that all look the same. Being that I was born and raised in Hanover, PA (and still live here), one of the most interesting parts of this video to me is @6:39 when she is pulling into the lot to unload. That is the original Utz potato chip factory in Hanover, PA. They don't do much production at that facility anymore and in the spring of 2024 they are halting all production there and the other factories they have in town will pick up that production until they are done building the new facility. The factory store will remain at the old original plant as it has always been.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

That's very interesting, I use to haul out of Hanover.

[@michaelsabaka2258]

Very interesting to hear you hauled out of Hanover. There is a lot of industry and manufacturing in Hanover. They never mentioned it was Utz in this video but I recognized the building and the Weis Markets grocery store in the backgound and the famous brown/red/white step vans they used for route sales. Hanover is a neat little town!@@TheBostonTrucker

[@hughstephenson2957]

I miss the ole school truck stops.. they were my second home through my childhood.

[@ronracz9145]

Can’t say it enough..I love these old school trucking videos 👍👍 keep up the good work Mike 💯

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Thanks Ron

[@franco24ist]

great video of how life in the trukin industry was back in the 70's but with the cabover era in which I believe we need back

[@billykidd2509]

Love it I wonder where these F Model Macks and Kenworth are now thanks for sharing days gone by gone but not for gotten. R.I.P 40's 50's 60's 70's 80's and 90's Truckin as we knew it the days of a hand shake helping other Driver's out arm strong steering. Good old 8 Track or Cassette tape and all ways the favorite one got eaten by the Cassette Player. Leaking Kaiser AC unit with a bucket on the dog house No Air Ride Rubber Block spring suspension. Truck Stops that took care of us Truckers we looked forward that Orange Ball in the Sky the old 76 was a welcome sight. Along with original TA's that had the Country Pride Restaurants Petro's with the Iron Skillets. Not fast food or rotisserie food now day's. Yeah sure we spent a lot in quarters using the old payphone to call for loads or call home and we used the one in the restaurants that was at ever single booth. The smell of Diesel in the morning the wering sound of the air start the sea of lights at night are gone but not for gotten. Yes us Truckers had to fly under the radar back then because most of the time there was NO middle man to deal with only the Broker and Trucker. Load for the west and hope for the best cheap freight don't rate. If you missed the foot well step or last step in the Cabover it was a hard landing especially during snow season First one on the scene of the accident.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

You painted a wonderful picture.

[@billykidd2509]

Thank you Both of my parents retired after 32 years of Driving and 18 Wheeler. I was brought home from the hospital in Truck spent 6 years on the road in the 90's and then mostly with my Mom in Middle school and some of High school doing local runs. They owned there own Truck for the last 11 years before sailing it in 2019. From Kidd Trouble in Colorado @@TheBostonTrucker

[@YeahNah100]

How have I missed this glorious channel? The algorithm finally sent me some high quality trucking content. The spirit is Real here. ✌️💪🇺🇸

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Thank you very much! Been making videos since 2009 so you've got some catching up to do 😉

[@glennhunter7018]

I don’t comment much but I watch your channel all the time I just had to tell you this time I really like that video of old trucks that was good my friend keep more of them coming please be safe on the road

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Thank you so much Glenn I appreciate you commenting and watching. I've got other videos similar to this if you go back a year or two. Thank you

[@cdl9239]

Nice video My dad had a couple of F model Mack gotta be the most rough riding Mack they ever built the ones in the video had to be 77-79s. That is what I pushed my first clutch in on a 79 F model 285 5 speed gold bulldog. The only thing that worked by Air was the Horn,seat, and windshield wipers

[@jasontodd8071]

Love your channel! Keep 'em between the ditches, my friend!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Thanks Jason

[@trainandtruckmodeler786]

Absolutely so far the best video yet of past trucking, legendary!!!!

[@jeffreydixon8796]

Great video love the old cab overs bulldogs good trucks thanks for sharing

[@williamfritts441]

The real days of trucking, the good ol days,

[@louisroman7134]

Thanks for sharing.

[@raymondbradley6788]

Awesome video Mike👍👍👍

[@thebandit979]

Thanks for uploading this old trucking documentaries that give us a glimps at how trucking use to be

[@keithlanham7425]

Drove cab overs from time I started driving legally in 1980, lol, until 1989, when I decided to run local. Still at it. Love seeing these vids. Takes me back to the times I truly loved trucking. Not so much now.

[@rce8540]

Good show Boston t iworked for warren transport Waterloo Iowa in eighties. There was a old guy had a f model Mack. Steel cab. Great old truck. Just rusted away good old days. I had a 78 Astro. 290 Cummins.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

My buddy worked over there at the same time.

[@thekibby8375]

Solid gold!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

😊

[@trainandtruckmodeler786]

Funny, 4th time watching this ....pulled into a TA this afternoon did laundry, took a shower and watching again.....I'm at a TA in Virginia, pretty much still looks the same.

[@craigmiller45]

NICE JOB MR NICE GUY !! HAVEN'T WATCHED A MOVUE W/SUB TITLES IN A LONG TIME !!🙃🙃👍👍

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Thank you

[@p2o8wer]

I delivered wheat back in 2016 to Lititz Pa when I ran a hopperbottom. I miss them days everyday.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Thank you I will respond in my next video.

[@amsoiladam]

Good video Mike, that’s trucking history right there!

[@tracywood8676]

I loved seeing all of the Mack cab overs , hope you got my videos to share.

[@erichb4021]

Love them Old Cabover F700 Cabover Mack,s and 457 Brockway,s! back in the 70,s every other truck on I-80 was a MACK or Brockway of some kind weather a F700 to a R600 or U Model even B Model,s were still running. PA Was Mack country. Where, I live in Scranton Pa. there is a Cement company that still run,s B61 Mack,s to this day.

[@jerrykinnin7941]

Trucking then and now. A hard way to make an easy living. Gotta hustle to make a buck. Wouldn't trade it for nothing. I've seen Alot growing up in this business. I've often wondered what The new drivers would do teaming in an old F model. I'd do it if I had one. Thanks for the memories.

[@JV-jd4qt]

I live by snavelys… they still run nice Mack’s

[@JohnMcCaughey-gk8ph]

I love the superdogs!

[@leyland272]

great video

[@the.porter.productions]

O-H-I-O Porter greetings 🇺🇸 Another fine video. Those F model Macks were quite nice looking. My dad looked at one that his brother bought new. I’m not sure why he didn’t buy it. I wanted it myself. Miss those Mack cabovers! It’s cool that Snavely is still in business. I guess they sure like Mack trucks! WOW! Gonna check them out! It’s called “Independent Trucking”. There were a lot of them out there back then. Some serious trucking back in the day! You got in on some of that, Mike. 🤩😎✌️

[@denniscampbell8711]

Love them old cabover macks. Good Stuff

[@tituspullo1957]

I live in the Lititz,Pa area about a mile from Snavelys Mill.IThey still have some of the original F models around. I think that the one in the video is sitting there at the shop.Would have to drive past to be sure.I had a good friend who worked as a mechanic for them until he opened his own shop.He told they were hooked up with Mack somehow and ran some special or test engines for them back in those days.

[@dylanbennett140]

very cool!👍

[@marknichols603]

Good One !!

[@saratogabattle757]

Good stuff! 👍

[@vwalsh63]

We used to say you have to have less than 5 or more than 50. Thanks for the memories

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Enjoyed!!!! 👍👍

[@2500mike]

Still running Macks. I'm in Lancaster county

[@markdanielczyk944]

Digging their Super Dogs(Dawgs if your from Chicago!).

[@christrella3134]

They're about 10 miles from me. Bigger than back then. Bulk flour

[@TheBostonTrucker]

10-4

[@trainandtruckmodeler786]

Wow those Mack F700s.....there was a guy near me using one up to recently....well im not sure if it's still running since I moved out of illinois

[@brianfalzon6739]

Awesome

[@rce8540]

Seem like a great bunch of people. Down to earth folks. Love your videos. People hauling freight for two dollars a mile with the price of fuel. CrAzy.

[@slee8475]

15:15 at the mill in clintondale pa

[@billykidd2509]

I got a question why is this in Spanish along with subtitles is there any way that could be changed to all English through half of this video along with the subtitles please

[@TheBostonTrucker]

No, there's no way or I would have found it. The only thing I could have done is crop them out but it would have ruined it.

[@billykidd2509]

10-4 I understand @@TheBostonTrucker

[@bluefj-wc3vz]

God bless the F models

[@dbrinson9309]

Oh how i miss the old days of trucking trurly the good old days thx you for tht video

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Yes same here.

[@392nightrunner]

Everyone had a cigarette back then

[@Delbert127]

Thanks for the great input I to was a truck nerd in the lare 70s and early 80s but the coal ran out and the steel mills closed and everyone just did what they had to do, I got away from trucks and got a good gig with an airline 31 plus years now but have been blessed to drive a bit before the regulations put a strangle hold on everything, where did yalls Superliner end up.

[@MrBollox79]

Snavely... That's Pennsylvania Deutsche/German... Pretty I e got some DNA cousins running around Lancaster with that surname among many others... My dad's whole family were Protestant Germans and Scots Irish who settled in colonial Pennsylvania (some of my mom's Scots Irish as well) many serving in ranging companies in the frontier... my paternal 5th GGF who brought our surname over was a Pvt. With the Bucks county militia... Sgt. In the 1st Pennsylvania Rilfes... 2nd Lt. Under a Capt. Diebler wounded captured at Long Island/Fort Washington and later after release a Captain of a company of Rangers on the Frontier. Though a few were Mennonites early on... I was born in Bethlehem and one of many GG etc GF a Captain Jorg Wolfe owned the first tavern in Allentown... My old man drove the old Mack trucks family later owned a furniture moving dray business... I like your vids 😁!

[@russvoight1167]

F Model Mack, rode lots of miles in them with my Dad

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Bet they rode hard!

[@russvoight1167]

​@@TheBostonTrucker160" wheel base on Camelback suspension, but I guess that's the way it was back then

[@boatbound3300]

15:07 what a pair😍

[@classicxl]

when the first guy says now neither farming or trucking pays well, boston trucker you sure this is the 70s and not 2022

[@just-incase3483]

Idk where you find these mini documentaries but they’re great!!!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

I just get lucky!

[@tater_relocater]

Nice video. Question what language is the subtitle in ? Cool tater chip factory, that’s my gig .

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Pretty sure it's French.

[@williamanthony5021]

Start. The. Music LOL

[@LeMagnum440]

Great film, but history repeating. White line fever could be about today except the drivers wouldnt stick together.

[@lostrailbeds8289]

F-Model Macks......ugh! And I'm a Mack guy! Cabovers suck, plain and simple. Ran F-Model, International Transtar, Brockway (same as Mack...rough riding!) and White Freightliner. I'll take a big long nose any day!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

10-4 driver

[@justintime2277]

👍FROM CADILLAC MICHIGAN

[@carolinawestern3875]

In the 70's my dad had a F model Mack like these. It had a turbo V8 with twin straight pipes. It was different back then but better I think. The Mack sadly ended up being sold to the Riethoffer Shows around 75-76.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Your screen name is that in reference to the company?

[@carolinawestern3875]

​@@TheBostonTrucker Yes! You actually remember them? Dad was leased to them back in the early 80's we ran out of their Clover SC terminal

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Yes I remember them!

[@iBackshift]

That Mack has a V8. V8's foreverrrrrrr.......

[@TheBostonTrucker]

I didn't realize that.

[@mikepierce1724]

Found a guy named Kirby he had 2 little buildings 1 hastings Florida and Elizabeth city NC. We haul Canada to Georgia 1450 pay. Kirby cabbage king 2,800 hastings to Boston buying fuel Brunswick GA. 94 cents . NC. To jersey 1,800 lol .

[@williamanthony5021]

Due to present conditions ,smart people are sitting tight until the present lousy administration leaves office then it'll be time to rejoice . Hang in there.

[@keithbronson9777]

Yeah, well, uh, That's just like your opinion man!

[@williamanthony5021]

@@keithbronson9777 yup your Right have a great day .

[@geodot595]

trump sold us out too, he just did photo ops for publicity.

[@williamanthony5021]

That's Right your opinion might be A libtard ?

[@geodot595]

@@williamanthony5021 do your research.

[@rescueway8775]

The old good days Never come back again

[@willcamp6319]

Is this trucking company in business today

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Yes. If you watch at the end of the video there are current pictures.

[@MrSizewise]

Mikey!!!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

😁👋

[@Thepigfromthepot]

Interesting the more things change the more things stay the same

[@TheBostonTrucker]

So true