Does anyone know who an east coast eighteen wheeler in the 70's called "BLUE MAX" was

[Wolfuss]

Does anyone know who an east coast eighteen wheeler in the 70's called "BLUE MAX" was

He left a legacy behind...

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[straycat]

He was an east coat trucker known for stopping to help people who had any auto trouble along the roads, helping them out then just leaving. I met him back in '76 near Coco Beach, Fl. He had stopped to get fuel at a rest area and I had my two vintage road racers on my trailer behind my 74 427 El Camino and he had the name 'Blue Max' on his cab. My windshield had a decal that said 'Straycat' and he said he loved that name. I said hello to him and he talked my ears and my hat off. I was wearing a vintage Penton Racing cap and he said he loved them old bikes. I gave him my hat. If I remember correctly he told me his name was Carl. I might be wrong it might have been Paul.

 

[Tominator]

We are NOT ALLOWED to stop and help another motorists any longer.....that is 'we' being Professional Truck Drivers.

Sure, there are instances where a serious issue may occur such as a wreck or medical emergency demand stopping, but the general rule is to call the authorities....and keep going....

Cool story straycat!

 

[02RangerXLT]

We are NOT ALLOWED to stop and help another motorists any longer.....that is 'we' being Professional Truck Drivers.

Sure, there are instances where a serious issue may occur such as a wreck or medical emergency demand stopping, but the general rule is to call the authorities....and keep going....

Cool story straycat!

It's too damn dangerous to stop anymore... 1) People trying to rob you, do whatever, and 2) Motorists who can't drive worth a f*ck and will more than likely rear end you...

 

[doorgunner]

Also, Blue Max was the "Nickname" of the Cobra Helicopter Gunships during the VietNam War (they also "helped people out" of bad situations....maybe he was a veteran of that war)

 

[Tominator]

It's too damn dangerous to stop anymore... 1) People trying to rob you, do whatever, and 2) Motorists who can't drive worth a f*ck and will more than likely rear end you...

The most important reason is the delay in getting to the consignee, but yes the security of the driver is a huge concern.

It is an interesting story though.

 

[Boggin]

It's too damn dangerous to stop anymore... 1) People trying to rob you, do whatever,

Jeez what kind of place do you live in? ive spent literally millions of miles in tractor trailer with my old man and numerous times we've stopped and helped people out, espically if it was another trucker with problems, and at a truck stop if there was every any mechanical trouble everyone would always be willing to help out

 

[straycat]

Jeez what kind of place do you live in? ive spent literally millions of miles in tractor trailer with my old man and numerous times we've stopped and helped people out, espically if it was another trucker with problems, and at a truck stop if there was every any mechanical trouble everyone would always be willing to help out

That is the way it used to be like all over the USA, Bro. Most truckers I know now are in too much of a hurry to get that bonus when they deliver their goods ahead of schedule.

 

[Wolfuss]

I'm not an eighteen wheeler, and I understand the insurance and other risk.

But I ain't skeered!

If some of those people are innocent civilians in need of aid I WILL STOP!

I will help.

~ and if I am wrong they had danged sure better be better than ME!

* I was not taught to trade dings until someone quit.

I was taught how to "DECOMMISSION"




~ Accumulated 'DO'...
(Mainly from the street)

You cannot predict what I will do when threatened

I telegraph nothing. I simply react with what I have learned over time....

So it IS a risk - but one that has been considered.

 

[Tominator]

literally millions of miles

Bull shit!

I'm approaching 2 million VERIFIED miles without a DOT preventable.

Talk to me....

 

[Boggin]

Bull shit!

I'm approaching 2 million VERIFIED miles without a DOT preventable.

Talk to me....

Haha, how much ya wanna bet?

He bought his 98 western star and put approx 1.2-1.3 million on her before he sold it, then he bought a brand new freightliner and sold her with about .9-1 million.
I just called him and discussed this with him just for you my friend.

 

[Wolfuss]

Western Stars are NICE DAMNED TRUCKS....

 

[Boggin]

Western Stars are NICE DAMNED TRUCKS....

Western stars are nothing but the best! When I buy a truck, Ill be damned if its not a Star

 

[Tominator]

Haha, how much ya wanna bet?

He bought his 98 western star and put approx 1.2-1.3 million on her before he sold it, then he bought a brand new freightliner and sold her with about .9-1 million.
I just called him and discussed this with him just for you my friend.

ive spent literally millions of miles in tractor trailer with my old man

Please clarify

A fools bet at best...


Oh, don't get me wrong! The Owner Operators are the cream of the crop regarding OTR, but, rules and regulations are making them a dieing breed.

 

[Boggin]

Please clarify

A fools bet at best...

I dont understand, what are you trying to say?