Trucking in the 50s - 100 Years of Trucking

[@MarkBerg-tk8js]

I’ve driven many of these . At 85 years I go back 67 years with big trucks. Today I drive a KW most days. I’m home nights.

[@Brimstone667]

Have a 1952 White WC16 Super Power myself

[@jimackerman5323]

I like these videos but, not a word about Mack Trucks... their B model was one of the most common trucks of it’s time. Dad had a LJ, a H63, and a H67 back in the 50’s early 60’s. That H67 was the first truck I was ever in, and I was too young to remember it, just remember the stories. Thanks for the videos

[@jackschromeshop8296]

We do have some Mack in the 40s video. Also we have an entire history video on Mack if you want to watch that. 😊

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

Drivers these days have is so good. Can you imagine driving these? Very underpowered, rough riding (no air suspension), no a/c in many cases. I have nothign but respect for those drivers.

[@RSTBKT]

yes and no, in calculation with inflation, while the vehicles may have been more dangerous, its crazy how in comparison, they made more money than most truckers do today, on top of better hours and having a proper union, where as today, many truckers don't make as much (if you calculate inflation), work far more hours, and no longer have a good union (thanks Jimmy Carter)

[@MarkBerg-tk8js]

It’s what we had, every industry evolves!

[@douglasvick9703]

All of your videos are absolutely wonderful... Douglas Vick 79 year old school UK and European Lorry Driver... 44 Tonnes of Thank Yous!!!!

[@juliusadams1931]

Trucking back in the 50s now that's when truck drivers we're real truck drivers

[@tierone4761]

I know you’re right! Back then the term “Good Buddy” had a whole different meaning, come on! Good Day to You!

[@rocketqueen7355]

What are they now ?

[@Glipsnarp]

@@rocketqueen7355 Bunch of sandal wearing Shandips

[@dr.michaelwilliams9898]

Real men..not like the sissies of today except for a few.

[@Glipsnarp]

@@dr.michaelwilliams9898 The 20 year old kids that I end up training on hydrovac trucks end up quitting with in a week. They see a little bit of sewage and cant handle it. They cant even handle the cold temperatures or some minor labour. They lack endurance and the mindset to handle hard work and stress. It is a shame. The dating pool must suck for the 20 year olds. Both male and females are wimpy and annoying

[@chriscarson1493]

Love the trucks and all the historical information. Really enjoy seeing the early film scenes of these great machines going down the highways.

[@rileydog362]

Great video. I was happy to see my GMC Cannonball shown at 5 : 04 . Thanks and looking forward to your videos .

[@johnwithelder7013]

Broadway Crawford

[@shawncochran8552]

Love these videos takes me too a better place in time when my dad was alive sometimes I cry joyful tears

[@zakubryan]

Kinda wish there was more info on the trucks themselves and less politics

[@thechippy666]

Definitely needs more about the trucks specs facts on trucks

[@randallwilliams2274]

That's a time when drivers helped each other and the public respected the driver. Where did it go. Know we have flip flops and shorts.

[@mikegene3870]

I've always loved those GMC cannonball trucks

[@pnotuner1]

So yeah, International Harvester is used to being overlooked.

[@MarkBerg-tk8js]

18 in 1957, got a schufer’s license, took test in a 31Chevvy sport coupe. Started hauling gas and light oils for Crown oil in Minneapolis. First regular assigned tr tr was a 32 hundred gallon “art deco” trailer ex Texaco, tractor gas 49 Chevy 6 cylinder gas 5 speed, back up was a 49 Mack 6 cylinder gas 5 duplex tranny, hauled fuel oil every winter til 25 years old and at that time I could go interstate. Got on BEST co ever International Transport Rochester Mn running double hauling machinery all states and western Canada. I’m 85. , still at it, driving a big ole KW 505 hp Cummmings motor 13 speed. I load and unload trailers in Northern mn and ND. Home nights.

[@dowen1511]

You have pleasant speaking voice Maddie. Nice to listen too. 👍

[@Deep-Sarcasm]

Awesome series but please tell me there will be more truck history. Autocar, marmon, diamond t. Few suggestions

[@jackschromeshop8296]

Yes of course. We aren’t done with truck history at all. Just wanted to open up a couple more series for future growth on the channel. 😎

[@alecglassidis00t]

I’m surprised nothing was said about cummins and Jacob’s

[@JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe]

We know our history, thanks!

[@JourneymanRandy]

Good series

[@jackschromeshop8296]

Thank you Randy!

[@alissonschikolski9794]

Geba

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

Great video,my dad was a owner operator back in the 50s.He could tell ya some stories,I wouldn't have wanted to be a trucker back then...👍👍

[@eddiemuldoon7240]

The one thing I don't like about this channel is you start a playlist and won't finish it. I'm waiting for the 60s on this one and I am still waiting for the Detroit vids on diesel engine history. I think we ALL ARE! I don't know why I'm even making a comment, I know it won't get read!

[@jackschromeshop8296]

All of our video series will be finished. We just want to test the longevity of other projects! 60s will be our this Friday, Detroit is coming, and we have more truck history to do, also. We are also taking video idea requests.

[@patrickmcgoldrick8234]

Well done,nice mix of truck and U. S. History.

[@pointingdog7235]

Thank you for the look back in time.

[@barrysimmons4724]

"Seward's Folly," Alaska Statehood was also in 1959...

[@jesustrevizo3148]

1hr videos would be awesome 👍

[@jackschromeshop8296]

We have a bunch of shorter videos we need to do first, but, afterwards we’re going to make longer documentaries. Hope you’ll stick around and watch those too 😊

[@ClassicVehicleChannel]

Great film... Awesome photos!! Keep up the good work!! :)

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

I love these videos! I knew that the Pete 352 (a.k.a. Pacemaker) had a production run that lasted well into the 1980s but I didn't know that production began in the 1950s! That's a LONG run for the same basic truck! I remember them well.

[@jackschromeshop8296]

Agreed. One of the longest runs of any cabover series.

[@robertkline6778]

they were the best

[@struedel25]

But technically, the Pacemaker wasn't for the entire run of the 352. It was the name of the retooled truck in 1969. A Peterbilt employee won a color tv for coming up with the name.

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

@@struedel25 I kinda figured they weren't always called Pacemaker. That's just the name I remember. I'll bet the tv that the employee won lasted a lot longer than a new tv will today too!

[@ПавелИванов-в3т]

Very interesting. Thank you !

[@timguerin7627]

No I say no power steering cab over freight liner truck is what I started with 😒

[@546cowboy6]

Gee ready this will most likely be a long one. I was born in 1947 and grew up in the 1950's so I was there.As a kid I lived in what was called the crossroads of America at the intersection of US 41 and US 30. No interstate highways then and most highways were two lanes. The thing you have to realize is there were not anywhere near as many big trucks on the highways. Those big 18 wheelers were not that many. As a kid when we went on vacation (yes we went on vacation every year ) to Colorado to see my grandparents and family who had moved there. As we traveled and got into Kansas that is when we would see the bigger trucks as the traffic would back up behind them. Yes I said back up as the hills and two lanes slowed you down to 40 mph or less. Trucks were not as big and many were gasoline not diesel their top speed would be run over today. The first time I ever saw what today's 18 wheeler would become was at the Coors Brewery in Golden, Colorado. We used to go there and take the tour and I remember coming out one time and there was this then a giant truck like I had never seen before. What it was is one of the trucks that hauled Coors to the west coast across the mountains. I have not ever forgotten the size difference I saw that day. There is another reason and that is most cross country freight then got to destination by trains. It would be unloaded and then the smaller local trucks would haul the goods to a warehouse or store. Pretty much every town had railroad tracks somewhere close and even where I lived there was a train yard close by. Being in middle America the tracks were like the roads are today. It seems every year more tracks are torn out now and the trains get longer. On another note I had never seen a steam engine as a kid until one day one showed up in our little town and every kid was there and in awe of it. Sorry but I couldn't help myself with that memory. That is another story of how fast America went from steam to Diesel electric. Another lesson for you who don't know is trains are not diesel but actually have diesel engines turning generators for power. So I hope you got here but this was a small piece of the 1950's memories of now an old man.

[@kenc4240]

Very Well Said Cowboy !!!

[@dannyixoye262]

Well balanced video of truck and people who made the history happen

[@rmartin2763]

Very Cool!

[@Lucky4wd4840]

You never said anything about International trucks in the 50s.

[@fishingismydrug1]

Question not just for trucks - Why didn't LP or Nat Gas powered vehicles never take off in the states?

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

Probably because the infrastructure wasn't and still isn't there for them. Some farm tractors were also available with LP engines but were never very popular because of the cost to have a farm equipped to refuel them. It's the same with electric vehicles today. In some areas, there are charging stations, but many areas don't have them.

[@robertreznik9330]

@@MikeBrown-ii3pt When I was a kid in 1950 butane was 1 1/2 cents a gallon. Diesel was 5 cents. It would cool my uncles beer! Butane boiled at about 32 degrees.

[@jimjonrs3932]

Horrible fuel economy and limited range.

[@christopherprince3250]

Great video. Thanks

[@dakotahensen5759]

There was a white western star too.

[@gregw8232]

Thank you. I appreciated the history reference's and the time put into your video. I was around then and can remember the old trucks.

[@jackschromeshop8296]

Thanks for watching Greg! Glad you enjoyed 😊

[@galenrichard5706]

That was awesome great video

[@41divad]

Diamond T?

[@chriswright8464]

My Grandfather worked for White Motors in NJ back in the day.

[@jamescampbell7780]

Impressive. Greetings from Scotland.

[@jackschromeshop8296]

Greetings James

[@darrylwmurphy738]

Mack came out with a Cab Over Engine. With this similar design

[@GokuB]

Really nice videos series. I'm quite enjoying them. My question is what does talking about racism have to do with trucking history?

[@adamdanko596]

I also love these video's , don't be afraid to make them longer because these video's I'd have no problem sitting for half an hour or an hour watching , I know the 60's is going to be hard to cram so much info into 10 mins , but thank you for your videos.

[@jackschromeshop8296]

We will be doing much longer documentary style pieces coming soon!

[@adamdanko596]

@@jackschromeshop8296 Right on , Thanks again , and thanks for actually answering me . It's nice to finally have a place where I can go and watch shows about trucks . Awesome .

[@jackschromeshop8296]

No problem Adam! We’re here to build a community!

[@subaruwrx5701]

i love truck s

[@JoseHernandez-ls5by]

You didn't mention international tractor trailer.

[@lach3424]

Nice videos keep it up 👍

[@crippleguy415]

All of those Union jobs are all gone now . 😢

[@MarkBerg-tk8js]

These big fords in the 50’s and 60”s had big full race Lincoln v8 motors with aircraft type sodium filled valves. One would break once in a while and put up out ove business to the tune of 800 bucks. First time with a 5 and a 4 was a new 59 ford conventional with power steering as well. No sh$t.

[@messmerjos]

I like the video. I wish there was mention of the pete 350 in the late 40s and into the early 50s

[@jocktulloch3499]

Seeing how far ahead Germany was when they encountered the 'autobahn' highway system as they defeated Nazi Germany was a big eye opener for American's coming from a country with very few highways they could safely travel at more than 45 MPH on. Here were public highways with no speed limits.

[@joshbobst1629]

I like Ike: our handsome General on horseback

[@Sh4quille0atmeal]

truck small, trailer big

[@zeus-mt7wx]

Fighting communist in 1950. Today 2020 fighting communist and or socialist.

[@samwenske]

The truck in the thumbnail looks like its wearing a cap or something LOL

[@bigrigstyle5795]

Didn't realize how old the Pete 352 was.

[@jackschromeshop8296]

Very old

[@colinlawrence2186]

Thank you so much for the history lesson i really appreciate the time and effort you put in to make these videos it's much appreciated 🙋‍♂️🇬🇧

[@jackschromeshop8296]

Thank you Colin! We will be doing European Truck history at some point also. Hope you’ll watch that too

[@kriss9652]

Watched right up to the lesson on civil rights then shut it off.

[@glennso47]

What about the Chevy trucks that were mechanical twin of GMC?

[@thamerali5383]

اخطبوط العالم ماهي الا بعوضة تقتات على دم الفقراء ولكن يأتي يوم ويشبه وينتهي ظلمه وعندها يدك رأسة دكاه

[@daniellantigua7659]

wheres MACK trucks?

[@bennyboogenheimer4553]

12, April 1955 Polio cure found.

[@glenburke8090]

Great series of videos. Although I'd enjoy it more without the civic lessons. They had nothing to do with trucking.

[@JohnyVman]

It has, it is the civics that drive (pun intended) the economy, i.e a poor economy will not need the logistics the trucks provide.

[@danphariss133]

The Civics is OK but they seem to have overdone it. I guess they don't know enough about trucking in the 50s to make a video so they add all this other crap. How they keep ignoring IHC astounds me. But they include FORD? which were often geared so poorly that with the same power as the IHCs in the same fleet would show nothing but fading taillights. Dodge? Yeah I have been around places in the lat 50s and listened to truckers and my oldest uncle was driving in the late 30s and my Dad drove a million miles in the late 40s and through the 50s when the speed limit was 45-50 for trucks. AND with engines so small he told me sometimes he could not get over the hill the first try. He started out hauling hay with a KB 5 with a 213 ci flathead and yeah the photos show they were loaded out over the cab with a 15-16 foot bed. But they sell accessories so...

[@Jamie-zs8ok]

Yeah I thought for a second black and white Trucks became desegregated too when Rossa Park decided to drive a Semi with a black Cab hauling a white trailer.

[@glenburke8090]

I can't believe how many people are unable to write a coherent sentence. 'Holy fkn uneducated dip shits Batman' Lol!!!

[@Peterbilt359]

How fast them trucks go.

[@cindytepper8878]

B Model Mack??????

[@franciscohernandezortiz38]

I am a drivers spain I like the truck old and news is a Best renember of transpor and Best company of truck i'm América and Best histore and Best maquines🚛🚛👍👍👍

[@conorcuomo4283]

Twin stick coal bellowing real men truck

[@MattyC0900]

So wait, why were suicide sleepers called that?

[@jackschromeshop8296]

They were extremely unsafe due to the way that the sleeper was placed behind the driver and the engine; if the sleeper were struck while occupied... well that's where the name "suicide sleeper" comes into play! ;)

[@MattyC0900]

@@jackschromeshop8296 makes a lot of sense, thanks for replying. Your videos are really good btw 🙂👍🇬🇧

[@jackschromeshop8296]

@@MattyC0900 Thank you for watching, Matthew! :)

[@DannyAllen10271966]

Think of it like this.... You are in the sleeper and a crash occurs... Trailer and engine smash together.. you have become part of the truck.... Thus they call you stumpy

[@larryfisher5796]

I was 13 years old when I drove my first big truck . I was hooked on trucks after that.

[@htschmerdtz4465]

If you launch satellites "into the atmosphere...", they have a bad habit of coming back down immediately as a pile of debris.

[@jimsloan8549]

You forgot Alaska become a state in 1959 also. Keep up the videos✌️

[@Darndiddlyarn]

Maybe that wasn't big enough news to make a mention.

[@jackschromeshop8296]

Never liked that state anyway 😉 jk

[@ПавелИванов-в3т]

What was Alaska before 1959 ?

[@jimsloan8549]

Павел Иванов a US territory

[@robertreznik9330]

The 1950' s user in the post war farm depression that lasted until 1973. Millions of farmers moved to the prosperous cities.

[@7viewerlogic670]

Great video!

[@jackschromeshop8296]

Thank you!

[@fettahabdelilah2619]

🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛 0:44

[@fredjones9750]

Less politics more trucks.

[@DLSWV]

👍😉

[@felipecosta8368]

Brasil truck. Peterbilte 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@rottenroads1982]

PeterBuilt and Ford. Their Emblems look very Similar. The Only difference is the Name & Color.

[@diddybuilt8330]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@armchairwanderer1287]

😊

[@nathanrybaczuk07]

Nowadays their lunatics yelling on the cb radio don't get me wrong I'm a driver myself and support them

[@eldepavas]

Meanwhile, in the comments section: "No CoNtExT, mOrE tRuKkS!"

[@lcatraz2919]

60 s cabover truck...

[@debknow8441]

When you guys keep have the 50 thru the 100yrs of trucking keep them in black and gray

[@ricardosantossantossilva2331]

👍🇧🇷

[@garyraines7511]

Amen to what Model Pete said--- this thing is aggravating; AND according to Bradley, Montgomery, Patton, and the Admiral who ran the Omaha Beach op, Eisenhower was a lousy general....AND a Worse President; he was so damned sick (Cardio--4-5 Pack a day Camel smoker since 1914) that the Dulles Bros ran the government::: Coups in Guatemala, Iran, Dom Rep, Rep of Congo....Most Overthrown presidents Murdered.

[@Nowhere788]

Sad what this once respectable well payin occupation has come to

[@williamriccio7614]

Love your videos! But I am here to learn about trucks, not history...

[@jackschromeshop8296]

Thank you, William! If you'd like to learn more about *just* Truck History... you're in luck! We have an entire "Truck History" video series featuring all sorts of varying makes and models on our channel! :) Please feel free to check them out!

[@milsoncastro]

👍🧢🚛🥇GMC_71,72.

[@poweredbyrice5708]

It would be nice to watch one video without racial garbage or other crap thrown in....Do you have videos about trucking?

[@uuuultra]

trucks aren't political

[@matthewroybal5999]

Would have been better if you left out the history that has nothing to do with Trucking

[@jackschromeshop8296]

Thanks for watching, Matthew! If you're interested in watching videos specifically about truck history, please consider watching our Truck History series on our channel! :)

[@earlmcclain8488]

They are still trucking

[@tsande1424]

What's with the distractions? Just tell about trucking

[@avalanche9026]

They were horrible on road brake your back in no time. By age of 45 you were out of order. Rough mfkrs. I drove rose cab overs for years forget it. No idea why people so impressed with those things

[@bruceparr1678]

Why all the political bullshit?

[@Allegronaut]

I tune into videos like this for the trucks! Does politics need to be dragged into everything? I'm giving this video a thumbs down for the added, unwanted content!

[@jackschromeshop8296]

Politics and history are two different things. You are conflating the two.

[@TheWoodButcher86]

If you ain't drivin a truck you dont have a real job as

[@chumbawaumbacumpa]

Can you think of a dumber thing to say?

[@TheWoodButcher86]

@@chumbawaumbacumpa someone should take away your internet access lol I'm just quoting someone else

[@Александралександр-е9ш6э]

🤨🤔ОХ КАК ИНТЕРЕСНО ИСТОРИЯ СОВРЕМЕННОГО ТЯГАЧЕЙ