My dad was a trucker, we never got along, the dude scared the hell out of me, and he was not too fond of me, but one summer during my summer break and part of the fall, he needed some extra help, so he put me to work and taking me with him on his wood/log hauling trips.4:30 am - 6 or so every evening, 5 days a week, we never bonded, and that fall I moved out ...but my dad drove truck all through my youth and some into my adulthood, spring summer fall and the hell of those freezing cold Canadian winters. I realized how hard he worked and how lonely it got for him out on the road, before he took me along with him, he had a huge stuffed animal , and put it in the passenger seat and that was his company. The man worked long hard hours to put a roof over our heads, food on the table and clothes on the back. The older I get the more I reflect and think back to that time with dad in the truck, and the love and respect I now have for him and all he did.

Thanks to everyone who has watched, enjoyed and commented on this video. Alex is my "Outlaw-in Training" we spend not nearly enough time playing with the old iron. I didn't know he was going to post this on youtube, but it has really made me proud of him and his dedication to trucks. I made my debut in the left seat at 14 years old, then my dad was sleeping behind me at the age of 15, in a L-190 International pulling a flatbed on a narrow 2-lane highway. I'm only 71 years old now, I had to sell the KW due to a stroke and a brain tumor. Now we are building a 1950 International LD-405 like the yellow one seen in the video. (that one went to Florida). The 50 has a Big-Cam I Cummins, 7&4. Hopefully it will be going soon, we will make a video!Keep on loving old trucks!David McNeill

bet that ol truck put all his kids thru college and bought him a house...that's a real working man

This guy hits every shift gentle as a hot knife thru butter!

A real Trucker! That old Bullnose made him feel like a young man again one more time.

Mad respect for a true gear gammer he makes me really miss my father

2 stick separates truckers from housewives.I love it.Cool ole dude in a cool ole rig

What a great tribute to a REAL trucker. Those were the trucks and the truckers that kept this country great. Thank you so much for that. I enjoyed every minute of it.

Mr. David seemed like a man a boy could look up to. God bless!

I absolutely love the sound of that Cummins. Watching him drive is a treat.

You can see..sense..the affection Mr.David has for His old Girl..i can imagine what he was thinking..the memories he sifted thru as he drove Her one last time..great video..and a message there for us all..Time waits for no one...

When Mr. David is flirting with his missus before rolling out!

Watching this man drive this truck has been an honor,,,,,,,,,,,,Watching him own this truck, no clutch shifting and seeing how he knows this truck better than he knows the back of his hand is a pleasure,, TY for the vid

Only heard a gear grind once and that was when going into reverse. Thank you, for taking us for a test drive. My dad would have liked this video too. My dad passed on this last March and for some reason, you remind me of my dad...thank you.

one hell of a rig,one hell of a trucker

Awesome great ole school trucker. Floats them gear changes without the clutch beautifully.

awesome video I enjoyed it. And man he can shift,hit every gear as smooth as could be, I dont think the average person knows what kind of skill he just demonstrated.

respect to the gentleman who respects his truck!! old school master driver!!

Damm grandpa lives deep in the woods 🤠👍🏽

Am I the only one who thinks his reverse shifting was even tighter than his forward shifts. That was smooth as hell.

You can tell just by the way he handled that truck, he put a lot of miles behind the wheel of a big rig...almost like he's one with the truck. Driving it I'd kinda like a bicycle I guess; ya just never forget.

This guy has all my Respect ! I would like to ride with him all day , Very few can drive like this anymore ! This is what I like to think of when I think of a Truck Driver ! Keep up the good work

I loved this- I will always remember traveling down old Hwy 99 before the interstates in my dad's KW Bullnose with the Cummins pulling a Brown trailer. My mom & I would ride with him once or twice during the summer for his weekly run from Seattle to Los Angeles hauling shingles & shakes. Like Mr. David said, no power steering, no air conditioning, and a great loud sounding engine. I sure was a lucky little girl. I used to sit on the cover between the seats and check out the road. Thank you so much for sharing this.

Looks like he maybe had a stroke, but shifts like a master! Nice video!

It really is an amazing thing to sit and watch a man and his machine come together. Beit a thrasher, locomotive, or rocket ship... when it flows like water, its a form of art!

Coolest vid I've seen in a long time. Bless David McNeil, there aren't enough men in the world like him

Reminds of my Dad when I was 8 sitting in the cab, wonderful memories.

can't help but smile watching this good ole boy hammering down reminds me of back in the good ole days.

Men like this is what built America 🇺🇸. I also drive a truck for a living and respect these guys no air conditioning ,no air ride suspension, no air ride cab and no time at home! God bless.

Now that's a real trucker. My respect to people like this man. Thank you for this awesome video. God bless you Mr David.👍🙏🚚🚛🇺🇸

Such an awesome video! That young man can toss those sticks. That old gal just hummin along. Thanks for taking the time to make it and share it!

I CAN ONLY IMAGINE HOW HE FELT ON THIS FAREWELL RUN. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MY KENWORTH W900 FOR ALMOST 39 YEARS NOW. I WOULD JUST HATE TO GIVE HER UP. WHEN SHE'S GONE, IT WOULD BE LIKE LOSING A CHILD. I HAVE SPENT HALF MY LIFE IN MY OLD GIRL, AND WE HAVE BEEN ALL OVER NORTH AMERICA WINTER AND SUMMER. GOING TO NEED A BIG HOLE WHEN I DIE SO SHE CAN BURIED THERE WITH ME.

That was back in the day when men were driving trucks!!!

is this guy a BAD ASS or what, he shift into 4th gear in reverse. GOD Bless Mr. David and all those truckers out there giving out the best, not only for their Family, but for all the community. Thank you.

"Separates the truck drivers from the house wifes ! " Thanks guys I really enjoyed this. Pure fun.

That’s a beautiful truck and that old dudes got them gear-changes perfected down to a fine art.

Love the spirit in these old tuckers! ''separates the MEN from the housewives'' It's really awesome to see these men of yesterday and there marvelous, beautiful trucks that were the backbone of America. Thanks for sharing

07:14 holy smokes, the man can drive!!! Wow, this Ol' Timer got serious skills! Fantastic classic rig too!

Beautiful!! That old man is a boss!!! Driving that old truck, like it was brand new!

The last of a dying breed the American Trucker awesome video.

my grandfather r.i.p. had the old GMC brigadier loved being beside him for those runs wish I could bring those days back.

Everything in and about this historic event is priceless,and i am honored to just watch it,and i thank you.

Bless his heart, Mr David definitely still got the skills.

My friend was telling me how they shifted in the day .Finally got to see someone doing it .Thanks

wow..he's sho'nuff an ol' cowhand ..g'night Mr. David, suh wherever you are right now...

Какой приятный звук двигателя, напоминает ЯМЗ, но со своим оттенком. Спасибо за видео и за возможность от части прокатиться с вами.

Mr. McNeil, Sir thank you for sharing your story and the Grand Old Lady, bout cut a tear. Praying and pulling for ya. My pa drove over 3 million miles, you two are cut from the same cloth. My the Almighty Bless you and your family sir. ps Alex is good Man to show America what a great KW drove. Many Thanks to you both.

Wow, what an amazing video. Man said "I may be old but I ain't dead, not yet. I still got it."

As a new incomer I sure admire this old man. Keep on trucking

Reminds me of my dad. He could drive like this,smoke cigarettes,drink coffee and talk on the CB all at the same time. Sure do miss him

What a driver. I miss the old days. .. . . . It's been 3 years since I've run an old Sam Tanksley 352 Pete doing OTR . . . manual steering & windows, single bunk. Drove it off & on for an outfit in Cincinnati from 1987 until 1997. . . then bought it in March 2007. Still have it . ... .

Nice, I remember when an old man thought me to drive a 1959 cab over with two sticks. His words (son if you learn to drive this truck!!!! You can drive any truck in the world) thanks to his teachings that is true. I was 12 at the time and still driving modern truck. Miss those good old days.

My respect goes out to this film. I raise a cold beer-up high and tip my hat to Mr.David! He and his kind built this great country of ours, we must not-“forget”, and endeavor to walk with his kind. As always, thanks’ for taking the time to make this video!

A real Pro Truck driver.I watch this at least 5 times in week.I like that his shifting and also shifting backwards.Thank's for this great video.

Thanks for the ride M.R David, hate to admit it but I'm two years older than that nice rig of yours.

that driver there folks is the real dael. these men were my heroes as a kid and now after 20 years of driving otr they are my heroes more than ever--last of the real truckers

awesome. hes still got it..nice to see a veteran driver and his good ole truck..love it.

Thank you David, I'm grateful for you taking me back in time along with a lot of other ole Truckers💪🇺🇸🕊️

Double sticks! The old arm through the steering wheel shift. Don’t see that anymore. My dad taught me on one of his Macks. I like that “it’s a man’s truck, separate the truck drivers from the housewives.” Oh pearls of wisdom.

My dad told me about driving a twin stick and having to put one arm through the wheel to keep her steady. Great video!

thank you for sharing. very cool. tell Mr David he one hell of a trucker, 10-4

amazing, I had the fortune to operate that transmission, in the year 1992, when I started driving, I am Mexican and my passion is trucks; Thanks for sharing this video.

We love you Mr David and hope you are doing well, I’d ride all day with ya buddy.

I learned on b model mack with a duplex transmission drove for a company for over 30 years accident free in the new York metro area n saw such a change with the trucks over the years !! It was a great career n I worked for great compamy with a lot great drivers !!!! But the truth is I never miss sitting in the george Washington bridge n the cross Bronx traffic !! Keep on trucking

Best shifting I've seen in a long time. 44yrs old first saw my uncle in his working the years the same way. Thanks for this video sir. Brings back memories.

Makes me miss my dad. I used to ride with him during the summer. I have fond memories of him and those days

Very nice, love to see the old guy (like me ) do his stuff.

Brilliant . . . . . . "seperates the truck drivers from the housewives . . . . " . . . . :) .

Great video I remember my dad teaching me to change gears without using the clutch David is a master

Loved the sound of that engine and the skill of that man, awesome !

No idea why this showed up in my feed but im glad it did. What a cool video.

What a pleasure to watch this man drive his truck, it's like an art form. Wonder how many real truck drivers are still out there driving like this?

So well driven and made it look so easy, well done sir.

Great video of a classic truck and a genuine old-time gear jammer.

Lost art. My first truck 1969 Ken with a 4 and 3. Will never forget it. I salute you. Guys like you are unsung heros who helped build America.

That man just changing gears like a boss!

God bless you mr David . I'm from Louisiana b.r Hate to see sell your baby . bet you had a good run ... god bless

Wonderful to be up in that cabin with a smooth operator at the wheel.

My first memory of my dad driving was going to a cubing plant in Sacramento or Stockton don’t remember which now. It was a cab over Freightliner I think but was a twin stick. That was the most amazing thing I had ever seen. Watching him go through the gears, both hands shifting and his arm going through the steering wheel at the right moment, listening to the Jake slowing us down. Thank you for this memory.

I remember watching smokey and the bandit, and Convoy, and enjoyed seeing that grunt power of diesel, heavy American Steel trucks rolling down the highway. Seeing your buddy Mr. David reminds me of the classic times of Truckin'. Thank you to yourself and Mr. David.

Your buddy loved that truck !! Shes been a good old gal !!! Well hopefully whoever bought it will take care of it very well .

Absolute thing of beauty watching and old timer drive a rig so natural with out thought shifting like its as easy as breathing

A really nice truck- nice aluminium dash with the necessary instrumentation. No flashy chrome. And an expert behind the wheel.

You are definitely a master as I have driven quadruplex Macks and you are the best congratulations sir.

Definitely a mans truck, i would bet that 90% of all the truckers on the road today could not drive this baby I love when Mr David puts his arm through the wheel to do the two handed shift

Mr David I hope your still Rollin hard and jamming gears! Thanks for sharing your last run in that awesome rig! Your legit

Floating through the gears, beaut old rig too. Love the other rigs in the yard. I hope he made a successful recovery. Can see how it would be a stressful job trying to get every gear on point every time, plus dealing with traffic.

my dad was a truck driver used to pull me outa school and take me with him I can remember him shifting2 sticks this vid takes me back

Long Live American made Trucks! , they were and are best world wide,Superb.

1955, still can do the job) What an incredible sound out of this truck! I have no count of how many times I've been listening)

Lots of respect for Mr David ! I enjoyed the video very much.

Wonderful video! Mr.David is an amazing man and an amazing driver.

I love watching videos like this. They take me back to the 80's when I learned to drive our farm truck. We had an old Mack with twin sticks. Dad told me if I could drive that then I could drive anything. It took me a few tries to figure it out but I got it. I wouldn't wants to run it every day but it was a great learning experience. I'll take my Freightliner with just 1 stick for every day but I still see the old Mack every now n then hauling grain. I'd love to jump in and find out if he remembers me!

Thank you for sharing that...it is forgotten too often of how far we have progressed in 100 years. my dad drove truck, like his dad, and being a driver myself...well damn. there are somethings you cant say with words...thank you for reminding everyone that heard the message... what message? That old way of doing things come to go, as did the way before. memories are made and connections are strengthened, and that togetherness is becoming endangered by our own fear of the inevitable. 2 years of caution has given what results today? the facts are available to all, but its easier to have it spoon fed to us by some stranger on tv. be with those you call family, and as this world breaks into the dawn of war again...memories are bulletproof and cant be taken. thank you for rattling my memories a little...and the chance to live to make more...

Sounds SO good! Quintessential diesel truck going up through the gears.

A pleasure to watch and listen to, that engine sounds sweet.

I drove an R model mack from the 70s when I was a kid for a farmer up the road from me. it had two sticks and I remember you had the one next to you in low, than shifted the the far stick 1-2, than you slapped the first one in high and the far shifter back to 1 and than 2-3-4-5. and reverse was on the first stick so you had 5 speeds in reverse! fun times for a 16 year old kid and once you did it for a few straight weeks you could shift without looking at the levers lol.

Starting at 7:42 - best description of trucking I have ever heard.

A truck driver at one time had to have skill and finesse... Mr David is most certainly part of the Ol' school driver's that possessed both of these qualities... 😎🏆👍

Shifting like a hot knife through butta! Love that engine sound, too! Major respect to you Mr. McNeill. Great year for KW---year I was born. : ) Stay well and Be well. Cheers to you!!!