Trucker Angels

Netnorske · 07-04-2010, 06:29 PM

We have a friend who lives close here in Everett, WA. She has been bravely battling cancer for some time now. She recently drove to Arkansas to pick up her three grandchildren and bring them home to her place as her daughter is battling drug problems.

After breaking down somewhere outside Kansas City, a trucker stopped to help her out. Once her mission was known to the truckers....they basically made sure she had a truck escort the entire way back to Washington! One truck was always behind her....and when he had to turn off, he handed her off to the truck behind him....and so on, and so on.

I always selfishly get pissed at truckers because they are in my way when riding, but to be honest, it's heartwarming to know they are as tight a bunch as we are and willing to help in such a monumental way! Kudos to those drivers and anyone here who is a part of that culture....my hat is off to you guys!

**Cajunrider** · 07-04-2010, 06:43 PM

+1 Kris.

**ringadingh** · 07-04-2010, 06:54 PM

Most of them are a pretty good bunch of guys, just tryin to earn a buck.
That was a really nice gesture they did for her.
Good to hear stuff like that.

ridemslow · 07-04-2010, 11:16 PM

I am a trucker myself. It's time a lot of folks realized that if we don't roll, neither do you... Think about that for a minute, and imagine what if... All trucks in this country stopped rolling for a week, would you appreciate us then? ::) Where would you get the diapers, or milk, or bread?? ??? You name it, a truck brought it if you didn't make it or grow it yourself. It's good you see this thru someone elses eyes, and plight like that woman's, but these things happen more than you ever will know, and more than we truckers will ever get credited for. Thanks for recognizing it this time, will you see it the next time? Kudos to you friend. ;)

07-05-2010, 12:27 AM

I, like truckers. thay do a important job. one thing I do for them is when I pass one on the hwy I do not pull in in front of them untill i think i am 500 feet in front of them.

AlabamaNomadRider · 07-05-2010, 11:07 AM

Back in the mid to late 70s I drove an 18 wheeler. Only did it for a year as I didn't want to miss my children growing up. It is a tough life on the road. Most of the drivers are a decent bunch and will help anyone out.

Dave · 07-05-2010, 11:16 AM

Speaking of truckers, lets digress a bit. Do they still use CB's? I usually listen to channel 19 when I ride my Ultra but I very seldom hear any chatter around town

**glwilson** · 07-05-2010, 08:05 PM

Dave...

I don't know for sure... but I have heard them the few times I have had mine on.

I wouldn't know of any other way they could communicate otherwise... and I do believe they like to communicate while on the road.

Back to the thread... that's a great story.

**Idaho** · 07-07-2010, 07:08 AM

Yep, they run on ch19. I enjoy making conversation with them on road trips. Most are great guys with a few pinheads thrown in for good measure. They will do almost anything for fellow travelers and start to watch out for me when run with them on the bike. You know, warnings about road debris and chuckholes, that kind of thing.

unwind2 · 07-08-2010, 08:43 AM

When traveling on my bike I have noticed that truckers (at least in my experience) are courteous and protective of motorcyclist. I feel a kindrad with them.....cage drivers give truckers and motrcylists lots of grief...ie cutting us off....etc..

Nice gesture by many truckers....thanks for sharing netnorske.

07-04-2010, 06:29 PM	#1
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Trucker Angels We have a friend who lives close here in Everett, WA. She has been bravely battling cancer for some time now. She recently drove to Arkansas to pick up her three grandchildren and bring them home to her place as her daughter is battling drug problems. After breaking down somewhere outside Kansas City, a trucker stopped to help her out. Once her mission was known to the truckers....they basically made sure she had a truck escort the entire way back to Washington! One truck was always behind her....and when he had to turn off, he handed her off to the truck behind him....and so on, and so on. I always selfishly get pissed at truckers because they are in my way when riding, but to be honest, it's heartwarming to know they are as tight a bunch as we are and willing to help in such a monumental way! Kudos to those drivers and anyone here who is a part of that culture....my hat is off to you guys! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Trucker Angels +1 Kris. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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07-04-2010, 06:54 PM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Trucker Angels Most of them are a pretty good bunch of guys, just tryin to earn a buck. That was a really nice gesture they did for her. Good to hear stuff like that. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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07-04-2010, 11:16 PM	#4
ridemslow Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chesapeake, Ohio Posts: 1,537	Trucker Angels I am a trucker myself. It's time a lot of folks realized that if we don't roll, neither do you... Think about that for a minute, and imagine what if... All trucks in this country stopped rolling for a week, would you appreciate us then? ::) Where would you get the diapers, or milk, or bread?? ??? You name it, a truck brought it if you didn't make it or grow it yourself. It's good you see this thru someone elses eyes, and plight like that woman's, but these things happen more than you ever will know, and more than we truckers will ever get credited for. Thanks for recognizing it this time, will you see it the next time? Kudos to you friend. ;) __________________
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07-05-2010, 11:07 AM	#6
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Trucker Angels Back in the mid to late 70s I drove an 18 wheeler. Only did it for a year as I didn't want to miss my children growing up. It is a tough life on the road. Most of the drivers are a decent bunch and will help anyone out. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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07-05-2010, 11:16 AM	#7
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Trucker Angels Speaking of truckers, lets digress a bit. Do they still use CB's? I usually listen to channel 19 when I ride my Ultra but I very seldom hear any chatter around town
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07-05-2010, 08:05 PM	#8
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Trucker Angels Dave... I don't know for sure... but I have heard them the few times I have had mine on. I wouldn't know of any other way they could communicate otherwise... and I do believe they like to communicate while on the road. Back to the thread... that's a great story. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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07-07-2010, 07:08 AM	#9
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Trucker Angels Yep, they run on ch19. I enjoy making conversation with them on road trips. Most are great guys with a few pinheads thrown in for good measure. They will do almost anything for fellow travelers and start to watch out for me when run with them on the bike. You know, warnings about road debris and chuckholes, that kind of thing. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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07-08-2010, 08:43 AM	#10
unwind2 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dyersburg TN Posts: 2,858	Trucker Angels When traveling on my bike I have noticed that truckers (at least in my experience) are courteous and protective of motorcyclist. I feel a kindrad with them.....cage drivers give truckers and motrcylists lots of grief...ie cutting us off....etc.. Nice gesture by many truckers....thanks for sharing netnorske. __________________ Nancy '05 Nomad Blue/Silver Kawanow Member #23 Hubbie-Ken '10 Metalic Black Goldwing
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