I have been driving trucks for nearly 26 years now and put almost 3 million miles behind the steering wheel. Diabetes is taking it all from me and the best part is i have a wonderful wife that has stood beside me the whole time. She is truly a proverbs 31: 10 woman. I will be hanging it up this weekend stepping out this truck this weekend for the last time and spending the rest of my life with my beautiful wife. God has been so good to me
Thank you for keeping the wheels rolling driver! As a CDL holder for 48 years now i have been everything from a company driver, owner operator, and small fleet owner so i really appreciate your years of dedication to a profession that doesnt often get much thanks. Just remember that you may leave trucking but it will never leave you!
25 years this year. I can on imagine what it must feel like to be on the last trip. Hopefully I have a few more years in me yet. I've been fortunate to stay in good health so far but we never know what lies ahead. Enjoy your remaining time with the ones you love, you have earned it.
My dad drove for over 40 years..mom and dad bought a 5th wheel trailer and traveled across North America after he retired. Mom's been gone 20 years, Dad for 15. We played this at,his interment with a dozen roses for Mom. Today is his birthday. Miss you, Dad❤ This song is for you❤❤❤
Talked with a guy at a truckstop who was on his last run over the road for 51 years. Had on a new pair of boots, and I seen him climb up in the cab, gave me a wave, and bumped the horn for me. He talked about how excited he was to get back to his wife and move out of the rig. He said he was going to give his rig to his youngest son who wants his own rig for his 28th birthday. Just an all around great guy.
My wife is patiently waiting for this day, it's been 25 years on the road. My kids are all grown up and I've got 5 grandchildren. Love this song. Safe travels to all my trucker family out there, don't ever let the road take your family, always family first.
Your dad was the heartbeat of America. He will always be with you. I know that it is hard, we lost our mom buck in Febuary, she passed away in a car accident. I would be lying if I told you that it got any easier, it doesn't. Just keep living, and remember your dad. Sounds like he was a good hardworking man.
My Dads been driving over 50 years. Started at 12. Quit school. Went to Vietnam. Made it back. Got married, had 2 kids. Got cancer last year, beat it. Now he's back on the road headed out to California as I write this.
I was a cashier, trucker came through my line with his wife. He was a little bent over from back pains, asking where pain reliever was. He said he and his wife been on the road. I told him Thank you. He said for what? I said for making sure deliveries were on time. The poor guy about choked. Then said Nobody ever said that to me before. Thank you. He bought his stuff and him and his wife were back on the road. I didn't mean to make him cry. I just wanted him to know I appreciated him for the job he does for us. May God Bless ...Thank you Thank God for you.
Today’s the day! He has 391/2 years with UPS. I was his waitress in July 91 and went home with him in August 91. Married in Jan. 92. We’ve had 14 children to go with his first. Love this song and waited for the day it would be ours to play.
This is my theme song. I’ve spent 20 years on the road. Just a few more songs on the all night radio, and I will spend the rest of my life with the one that I love.
I lost one of my best friends on March 16th, 2024. She was a driver, as am I. We've both been in it long enough to be classified as ol' school drivers. We still use an Atlas, we did paper logs, and we ran manual trucks. We met only a few years ago, but our experience and experiences bonded us quickly. We talked for hours some days as we did our miles. This song was played at her memorial service, and I was so emotional. I miss her dearly!! RIP Trix... you were one of the best, and you are thought of often 💕❤️💕
I have a hard time working in a factory. It took a long time to get my wife to understand I hope I can hang my keys up one day and play that song and give her my keys to show my appreciation to her for letting me do what wanted to do for my occupation
Truckers are so under appreciated! With out them our Country would be at a standstill! They are what keeps this country working! Needed even more with this Covid! God Bless them all!
As a driver I appreciate your support. It is a very unappreciated lifestyle. We leave our family, our home, and daily lives to stock the shelves. Unfortunately we are still looked at as being big slow and in the way of going nowhere fast. If only people knew just what it takes to be a driver, they might give us a little more room. But the unfortunate truth is as long as the shelves are full we are nothing more than a inconvenience
Immer wieder dieser Song hören und einen in die Jahre gefahrenen Trucker , ein Sonnenschein !!am Horizont , der Rente. Vielen Dank dafür , aus Germany !!
I saw Kathy and her band at the Nashville airport boarding the plane back in the nineties. This song brings tears, I greatly appreciate truck drivers , I work in hospital supply chain and depend on their service to get our supplies. All due respect to them always.
That’s a nice song, but I spent 42 years on the road! I lost three wives because of my profession! And now I sit here alone with a broken heart! If people only knew what it’s really like, they would appreciate us more!
I appreciate what you have done. I have always had Respect for truck drivers. God Bless you. Thank you again! Sweet Lou from Utah!!❤☺ (Sweet Lou was my handle on the cb radio back in the days!)
My dad and his 3 brothers and now my brother is a truck driver and I appreciate every single one of you guys and without you guys we wouldn't have what we have
It's a nice song. I lost my Dad in September to Blood Cancer. In the comments I feel the same as the rest. Dad was a Mechanic on Offshore oil rigs in the Gulf. And He busted His back to give me and my Mother the best. He did His part now it's my turn to do mine. REST IN OUR LORD DEAREST DAD. 😢
Still listening July 2022. AND YES IMA A TRUCK DRIVER. 38 YEARS NOW. RETIRING THIS DECEMBER. Thank You Kathy. I wish I could a met her. 🤠🤠🌵❤️💯 SUCH A CLASSY LADY
My grandfather was Charlie Nile, him and Janet raised there children, and grandchildren. He came home and told us he meet her at a truck stop and she said she was going to write a song about him. He just laughed, we played it at his funeral! He was the greatest inspiration to being a better person than I can ever think of in my life!
@@JoeHupp Yes, I asked Gene how he got the idea for the song. He said he had the idea to write a song about an 18 wheel truck driver. Then he tried to think of something else to go with it that had a number. He said he thought of 12 and got the idea for 12 roses. He made no mention of Kathy.
I hear Kathy every now and then on "Mountain Stage" on the radio out of West Virginia. She still has her cool. My uncle wasn't an over the road driver. He owned his own dump truck and contracted to services in northern Georgia. I was born and live in Indiana, but whenever I went to Georgia, Uncle Bobby took me riding on a job. I miss him so much.
Michael Derr I hope at My Last Day of Trucking as I'm gonna be 30 an Starting My Truck Driving Life I hope to Look Back and Leave The Asphalt Cowboy Life behind Proud of What I'd Done in My Life! Future Truck Driver at first William Beck Jr Soon after Skye Paul I'm changing My Name Legally
I no longer drive a large car but I firmly believe if you drive one long enough that you will come to realize that God watches over you during the near misses. I remember several times when things could have turned tragic but did not. Any truck driver with any time driving will vouch for this. God bless yall truckers you earn every dollar that you get. Love this song. Thank you Mam.
Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a marine or a veteran or a war hero or dying for your country or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or our heritage or ethnic background or a fashion designer or engineer or a rock star or body builder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a trail blazer or trending or a legend or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or football coach or country music singer or basketball star or civil rights leader or being modest or being humble or a Disney star actor or game show host or making people laugh or making people happy or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus Christ who died on a cross to save us from our sins. We all deserve hell and then the Lake of Fire that burns with sulphur and fire on Judgement day.
Sure, we have near misses and close calls but it's down to your own skill and an occasional stroke of luck. Drove trucks for 40 years with no faith whatsoever and I'm still here to tell the tale. 🚚
@@grahamlive But, driving a truck will not save your soul on judgement day. That is the difference. Only Jesus Christ died on a cross to forgive us of our sins and all we have to do is believe and accept what he did for us on the cross to be saved.
i vouch. was around 4 am on a dark highway, after i get fuel i’m hammering down in the left lane and there was a flipped over box truck with music instrument in the middle and left lane. was close to hitting him but missed him and almost smoked my breaks out. all the guys lights went out
I not a truck driver, I was on the other side, I was the DOT BEAR. During my 22 year career, I met many great drivers. On my last day just before I signed off for the last time this song played on the radio. It was a great send off.
My grandfather did just about every job and I think he was a trucker or van driver and this sounds like him and my mamie theyre both gone but not forgotten 😊
I would like to dedicate this song to all of those tireless road warriors who drive all over America's roads and highways to deliver our goods and services to every corner of the USA and beyond. America would grind to a halt without our truck drivers! May the spirit of St. Christopher go with you.
Truck drivers are our unsung heroes ... For all of you listening and watching this video know there are people like me who are long haul commuters and each morning as I’m merging onto the freeway to make my 2 plus hour, nearly 100 mile trek to work I give the Lord thanks for all you truck drivers, and I pray for your safety, rich blessings and for your salvation. God bless you all.
I just happen to find Kathy Mattea’s song 18 wheels and a dozen roses again it’s been close to 30 years since I last heard it play on radio takes me back growing up in the 1970’s when my dad was a trucker, a retired marine and a business owner before losing him in 2019 I can remember dad being gone for 2 sometimes 3 weeks in a row come home for a few days was gone again I miss you dad even as I got older getting to spend time with you out on the roads was always a high light of mine getting to drive your tractor in the different yards I enjoy my time with you no matter what we did years later getting to operate the family business along side you and my brothers was an honor wasn’t many family’s that had a landscaping company and all 3 of us kids worked along side you dad I still to this day am operating your company along side my one brother Charles and of course now we have 15 employees to do the work they were special times times that no one can ever take away from us I miss you dad I hope Charles and I have made you proud Dad thank you for all you did for me for us I know I’ll see you again until that day comes please just watch over us direct us in right way if possible George Louis Kelley September 15 1941 April 25 2019
I retired a year ago, sold my rig and bought a motor home, no schedule to keep, no DOT, no more BS, go where I want when I want, I love it I consider myself a professional tourist now.
God Bless You for your comment. There are a Lot of Good Men that drive for a living only to be told by a woman "I don't want to fall in love with a Truck Driver". Your comment gives faith that there are Good Women left in this world.
@@paulgrubbs3006 my papa drove an 18 wheeler my dad drove a box truck my buddy Keith has drove trucks for 40 year my friends dad drives a cement truck and I know a couple of tow truck drivers as well and my mom's papa owns two dump trucks
WE, the non-drivers of these big rigs don't realize how tough it is to do that type of work. Thinks about it, you really have to be alert at all times, not just your driving, the drunk on the road. I could never, ever be that focused, thus, I could never do it. But, hats off to those who can!!! Thank you!!!
Im lucky to live near Wisconsin Dells, which has the Crystal Grand Theater, as well as a local casino that gets country artists in quite a bit. I've gotten to see Neal McCoy, Clint Black, Gary Allan, Charley Pride, Scotty McCreery, LeAnn Rimes(before she went pop), Sawyer Brown, Diamond Rio, Ronnie Milsap, and a host of others. Thankfully, we have a lot of fairs too to go to. Im working my way through the list. Unfortunately some of them are dying off before I could see them, like Don Williams. It's why I'm trying to get to more older artists when they're in the area.
met this lady in 94. Sold her a van. great lady. she sang this on the showroom floor of Gallagher Ford to me and the owner. best experience of my life!! Great lady and a great song!
I really think the trucker who brings his love a dozen roses as a "thank you" for putting up with being alone so much, so often, is beautiful. She knows she'll get both him and a dozen roses. How sweet. They're just two kids in old bodies, holding hands like childhood sweethearts. They are.
This song reminds me about my wife. It was her favorite song before she lost the battling to cancer, I wish I could change the hands of time, I miss her smiles, she was always there for me and our lovely daughter, and I never miss a moment with her, life could be so unfair most times, there is some pain, I will cry in vain but won’t let you know how I will feel yes, I will miss you to the core! but some times i wonder why bad thing always happen to good people. She’s always in our hearts…
Dedicated to my wife's half-brother Steve and a friend I knew since elementary school, Robert. They're all big rig truck drivers and like me, are military veterans. We can't survive as a country without them.
My Dad was an OTR trucker for most of his life he passed suddenly on April 27,1982 of a fatal heart attack... he was 51... my best memories of him are riding with him out there on the interstates watching him shift and maneuver that 18 wheeler like a pro he was a great man, husband and father and great truck driver always willing to help a stranded driver or give a hitch hiking service man a ride....Miss you Dad... keep the pedal to the metal...
Playing this song for my Pappy Renshaw who was a trucker for 35 years and passed away December 14 to covid-19. I miss you dearly Pappy Renshaw. May you rest in peace
My utmost respect goes to our truck drivers who keep our country moving. Also, they just don't make em like Kathy anymore. Pure classic country music gold. A wonderful singer
My father has been a trucker pretty much my entire life and still at it today. It took me many years to understand why he does it. He has supported our family, my grandmother, aunts and uncles at times and never asked for a thing. A man does what he has to do to make sure his family is never without. I love you dad and thank you.
Been a trucker going on 20 years, sometimes it's hard, not gonna lie. But even with everything I've seen and done, I wouldn't change it. Made me who I am and I'm damn proud to say I'm a trucker.
I'm a Native combat sniper and though I might be an old guy now, I'm tougher than a bent nail, but this song makes me cry every time. KATHY MATTEA IS GREAT!
I just finished my last run last night, and my nephew sent me this video congratulating me on my retirement. Now I can't stop listening to it.. Love it.
Used to see lots of these old classic country singer's buses out there on the white lines. Not so much any more. Give em a toot and a wave when you see 'em. I love this stufff
Glück Auf . an Euch , Kollegen ! Ich bin Olaf , aus Deutschland. Gute 39 Jahre unterwegs , auf den Strassen , hier . War im Iran und Irak und weit in Russland unterwegs , habe zwei Gute Kinder , von zwei Frauen , bin geschieden . Dieser Song , singt alles , sagt alles . Bin froh das ich hören kann . Danke ! Gute Fahrt , Kollegen!!!
Atta girl Kathy! A man gives his life's blood to a job, to take care of his loved ones. 🌹🇺🇸🌹 Blessed to live country where hard working men will give you the shirt off their back, if you just treat ‘em square.
114* on the Texas plain, or 55* below on a Montana mountain pass, that Freight Liner has to get through. So with steely nerves and steady hands upon the wheel, drive safe and sound, till like Charley one day you may hang' er up as well.🚛
kathy grew up next door to my grandmother in Cross Lanes WV on Valley Dr. Wish we could go back to those simple times, even for just one day. Thank you Kathy
This song reminds me how much fun I had driving rigs and it from 1994 till 2009 what great times hauling construction equipment in California and ended in Las Vegas I will never forget it
I lost him 3 years ago to heart disease. It hadn’t been the same since. I guess it never will be. Christmas is next week. It wasn’t his favorite time of the year but he put up with all the celebrations because it was my favorite !!!!
Hello 👋 Amy. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado,, where are you from? You seem like a real country girl
my dad always talked of his shipboard days in WWII and the trip to Japan that was cancelled with the end of the war. The other talk was that of family and his trucking. That Jimmy V6 screaming, the boss giving him one dollar for fuel for a load and he soundly rejected, the time a rock set the air valve open and he ran a load of tomatoes out of the ozarks without brakes, hugging the tight curves and finally making the straightaway to see family. Then out for another turn.......................god bless him and all hard working Americans................
I first heard this song in 1988 in Junction Texas. A cou[le months later that year I had to go away for a good spell. While I was away I'd listen to this song and think only 10 more miles on this 4 year stay and I'll spend the rest of my life-----now 74 and it's been a good run!
Hi Kathy. I sure miss your music. Country today doesn't and can't hold a candle to the music of your era and your music in particular. I love your voice. Thanks for your contribution to mankind!!!
🙏❤️❤️everything will be alright put your head high...hold on strong because your smile matters a lot to others..so don’t make others sad also, by hurting your self ...stay strong 💪
This song speaks volumes, and holds so much meaning to me. My Grandfather was a trucker for 25 yrs, driving 48 states, plus Canada. He and my Grandmother just had their 60th wedding anniversary is February 2020, just before my Grandfather received a cancer diagnosis in April, and passed in June. My Grandmother wasn't far behind him, as she joined him at the Pearly Gates 5 months later..1 year ago today
johnsont963 The king Of Country! I'm here because you just can't find country music on the radio anymore! God Bless. I've enjoyed reading all the posts.
@@jksimmons1612 and her Nitro High School Wildcats jacket beside her on the bus. I’m proud to be a Nitro Wildcat too! Kathy’s father and my father worked together years ago.
A great song. Reminds me of my Dad all too well, 3 million miles behind the wheel before his health grounded him. Still remember waiting to meet him when he got home from a long run. :)
Your dad appreciated it sooo much you're waiting for him to get home. He was "waiting" to get home to see you too, as I feel the same way when out on the road for awhile.
I love this song. It reminds me of my brother who spent so many years behind the wheel of a truck. Now he and his sweet wife have retired and have bought a ford cargo van and are making it into a home on wheels to see this great land of ours at a slower pace and off the interstate.
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I have been driving trucks for nearly 26 years now and put almost 3 million miles behind the steering wheel. Diabetes is taking it all from me and the best part is i have a wonderful wife that has stood beside me the whole time. She is truly a proverbs 31: 10 woman. I will be hanging it up this weekend stepping out this truck this weekend for the last time and spending the rest of my life with my beautiful wife. God has been so good to me
God bless…prayers for you!
God bless you and your wife. My daddy was a truck driver.❤
Thank you for keeping the wheels rolling driver! As a CDL holder for 48 years now i have been everything from a company driver, owner operator, and small fleet owner so i really appreciate your years of dedication to a profession that doesnt often get much thanks. Just remember that you may leave trucking but it will never leave you!
What a lovely comment I appreciate you!
25 years this year. I can on imagine what it must feel like to be on the last trip. Hopefully I have a few more years in me yet. I've been fortunate to stay in good health so far but we never know what lies ahead.
Enjoy your remaining time with the ones you love, you have earned it.
My dad drove for over 40 years..mom and dad bought a 5th wheel trailer and traveled across North America after he retired. Mom's been gone 20 years, Dad for 15. We played this at,his interment with a dozen roses for Mom. Today is his birthday. Miss you, Dad❤ This song is for you❤❤❤
I'll see all ya I
Talked with a guy at a truckstop who was on his last run over the road for 51 years. Had on a new pair of boots, and I seen him climb up in the cab, gave me a wave, and bumped the horn for me. He talked about how excited he was to get back to his wife and move out of the rig. He said he was going to give his rig to his youngest son who wants his own rig for his 28th birthday. Just an all around great guy.
Thirty five years driving truck and now I’m living and traveling in a rv full time. Once a nomad… always a nomad.
My wife is patiently waiting for this day, it's been 25 years on the road. My kids are all grown up and I've got 5 grandchildren. Love this song. Safe travels to all my trucker family out there, don't ever let the road take your family, always family first.
I lost me dad yesterday....he was a retired truck driver and his name is Charlie....we are playing this at his memorial service
I'm so sorry 💔 I'm a trucker we are all your family so wave at us and we will honk
Cindy E you will NEVER loose your dad , he is watching and waiting for the time you will meet again in heaven
Your dad was the heartbeat of America. He will always be with you. I know that it is hard, we lost our mom buck in Febuary, she passed away in a car accident. I would be lying if I told you that it got any easier, it doesn't. Just keep living, and remember your dad. Sounds like he was a good hardworking man.
Sorry for the loss of your father. I've been driving for 24 years. I'm in Florida headed home to Texas. This ride is for Charlie ...take care!
Prayers 😢💚
My Dads been driving over 50 years. Started at 12. Quit school. Went to Vietnam. Made it back. Got married, had 2 kids. Got cancer last year, beat it. Now he's back on the road headed out to California as I write this.
Eat only organic food, Himalayan Goji Juice, Thai-Go, Colloidal silver, Turmeric, Garlic...all gods medicine
God Bless every mile he drives. And God those who wait for his return.
Your Dad is hero! God Bless him!
God bless your Dad for his service and for his determination!
Sounds like a real man god bless him and you and your family
I was a cashier, trucker came through my line with his wife. He was a little bent over from back pains, asking where pain reliever was. He said he and his wife been on the road. I told him Thank you. He said for what? I said for making sure deliveries were on time. The poor guy about choked. Then said Nobody ever said that to me before. Thank you. He bought his stuff and him and his wife were back on the road. I didn't mean to make him cry. I just wanted him to know I appreciated him for the job he does for us. May God Bless ...Thank you Thank God for you.
Thanks Julie .
I miss my husband everyday. But I know because of him and those like him America keeps going. Bless you for acknowling him.
I'm not a trucker......but I retired today. Great song.....brought a bunch of tears to my eyes. Thanks Kathy Mattea.
Today’s the day! He has 391/2 years with UPS. I was his waitress in July 91 and went home with him in August 91. Married in Jan. 92. We’ve had 14 children to go with his first. Love this song and waited for the day it would be ours to play.
Thats awesome to hear I wish you peace and happiness in your golden years together.
This song is my brother Joey because he drives an eighteen wheeler
@MarcosBryant-mr7jw I love her voice and she seems to really care about the truckers, like I do!
That's beautiful! ❤
This song was recorded back when music was music,i was once a trucker and this song is one that sny trucker could relate with and actually dig
I couldn’t imagine someone else singing this. She and it fit each other perfectly.
This is my theme song. I’ve spent 20 years on the road. Just a few more songs on the all night radio, and I will spend the rest of my life with the one that I love.
Thank you Brian
Doing that today myself. Had a good time while it lasted.
@@bicentensolI've got a couple more weeks left before I get to do that. Just two more trips then I'm done after 9 and a half years
God I miss this kind off music . No one is this smooth anymore . No one makes me want to dance . Though with my feet that might be for the best
I lost one of my best friends on March 16th, 2024. She was a driver, as am I. We've both been in it long enough to be classified as ol' school drivers. We still use an Atlas, we did paper logs, and we ran manual trucks. We met only a few years ago, but our experience and experiences bonded us quickly. We talked for hours some days as we did our miles.
This song was played at her memorial service, and I was so emotional. I miss her dearly!!
RIP Trix... you were one of the best, and you are thought of often 💕❤️💕
I been driving 30 years now and I retire on Monday 26 June 2023. It's been good but I am 71 years old now and it's time to go.
Wish you well in your retirement. Hope you have many productive years. Ahaead.
Happy retirement hopefully you have enough left in your self to do things you want to do.
Hubby is a trucker. This is on my playlist for when I know he's coming home. Helps pass the time until he's home again
Hello Jessica.. how are you doing?
I have a hard time working in a factory. It took a long time to get my wife to understand I hope I can hang my keys up one day and play that song and give her my keys to show my appreciation to her for letting me do what wanted to do for my occupation
Truckers are so under appreciated! With out them our Country would be at a standstill! They are what keeps this country working! Needed even more with this Covid! God Bless them all!
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@@tterry1604 God bless ya!
On behalf of my brother who currently drives and my dad who drove for 40+ yrs. Thank you
To all truckers, May God ride with you.
As a driver I appreciate your support. It is a very unappreciated lifestyle. We leave our family, our home, and daily lives to stock the shelves. Unfortunately we are still looked at as being big slow and in the way of going nowhere fast. If only people knew just what it takes to be a driver, they might give us a little more room. But the unfortunate truth is as long as the shelves are full we are nothing more than a inconvenience
Immer wieder dieser Song hören und einen in die Jahre gefahrenen Trucker , ein Sonnenschein !!am Horizont , der Rente. Vielen Dank dafür , aus Germany !!
No Bullshit. One Of The Greatest Songs Ever Created
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10-4 good buddy remember keep on trucking and keep the rubber side truck driver
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great song love the truckers they supply us and keep things moving
Absolute classic song!!!classic country music!!
i was an over the Trucker for about 33 years, i Retired in August of 2016, Dedicated this song to my wife for48 years
I saw Kathy and her band at the Nashville airport boarding the plane back in the nineties. This song brings tears, I greatly appreciate truck drivers , I work in hospital supply chain and depend on their service to get our supplies. All due respect to them always.
That’s a nice song, but I spent 42 years on the road! I lost three wives because of my profession! And now I sit here alone with a broken heart! If people only knew what it’s really like, they would appreciate us more!
I appreciate what you have done. I have always had Respect for truck drivers. God Bless you. Thank you again! Sweet Lou from Utah!!❤☺ (Sweet Lou was my handle on the cb radio back in the days!)
My dad and his 3 brothers and now my brother is a truck driver and I appreciate every single one of you guys and without you guys we wouldn't have what we have
I bless the hell out of you!
We've all made sacrifices no one sees. It's what we chose.
I would like to mmr i am truck drivers wife i am alone to
It's a nice song. I lost my Dad in September to Blood Cancer. In the comments I feel the same as the rest. Dad was a Mechanic on Offshore oil rigs in the Gulf. And He busted His back to give me and my Mother the best. He did His part now it's my turn to do mine. REST IN OUR LORD DEAREST DAD. 😢
God Bless you and your whole Family
Whatever truckers earn, it aint enough. God bless them all.
One of those songs which can simply take back to those road trips !! Nostalgia returns !
Thank you to all the Truckers driving much needed goods during the Covid-19 pandemic!
Much respect to everyone doing their part!
Still listening July 2022. AND YES IMA A TRUCK DRIVER. 38 YEARS NOW. RETIRING THIS DECEMBER. Thank You Kathy. I wish I could a met her. 🤠🤠🌵❤️💯 SUCH A CLASSY LADY
My grandfather was Charlie Nile, him and Janet raised there children, and grandchildren. He came home and told us he meet her at a truck stop and she said she was going to write a song about him. He just laughed, we played it at his funeral! He was the greatest inspiration to being a better person than I can ever think of in my life!
Great story, bruh. She didn't write it.
@@stevenfagaly3810 correct! Gene and Paul Nelson wrote it
@@JoeHupp Yes, I asked Gene how he got the idea for the song. He said he had the idea to write a song about an 18 wheel truck driver. Then he tried to think of something else to go with it that had a number. He said he thought of 12 and got the idea for 12 roses. He made no mention of Kathy.
@@stevenfagaly3810 My understanding is it was actually based on a friend of hers.
I hope all of that is true...I believe it...Kathy caught a great story and converted it into a song for our times!
I retired from truck driving about 11 yrs ago after 44 yrs. Now I spend my days with the one I've loved for 49 yrs
I hear Kathy every now and then on "Mountain Stage" on the radio out of West Virginia. She still has her cool. My uncle wasn't an over the road driver. He owned his own dump truck and contracted to services in northern Georgia. I was born and live in Indiana, but whenever I went to Georgia, Uncle Bobby took me riding on a job. I miss him so much.
Today is my last day on the road. I’m listening to this for my last 5 miles
Michael Derr Happy retirement brother
Michael Derr
Hope you're enjoying your retirement!
Congrats Brother.
Michael Derr I hope at My Last Day of Trucking as I'm gonna be 30 an Starting My Truck Driving Life I hope to Look Back and Leave The Asphalt Cowboy Life behind Proud of What I'd Done in My Life! Future Truck Driver at first William Beck Jr Soon after Skye Paul I'm changing My Name Legally
Michael Derr well done my friend, now go enjoy life. Hopefully that ol road won’t be callin ya back.
I no longer drive a large car but I firmly believe if you drive one long enough that you will come to realize that God watches over you during the near misses. I remember several times when things could have turned tragic but did not. Any truck driver with any time driving will vouch for this. God bless yall truckers you earn every dollar that you get. Love this song. Thank you Mam.
Ephesians 2:8-9
8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a marine or a veteran or a war hero or dying for your country or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or our heritage or ethnic background or a fashion designer or engineer or a rock star or body builder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a trail blazer or trending or a legend or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or football coach or country music singer or basketball star or civil rights leader or being modest or being humble or a Disney star actor or game show host or making people laugh or making people happy or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus Christ who died on a cross to save us from our sins. We all deserve hell and then the Lake of Fire that burns with sulphur and fire on Judgement day.
Sure, we have near misses and close calls but it's down to your own skill and an occasional stroke of luck. Drove trucks for 40 years with no faith whatsoever and I'm still here to tell the tale. 🚚
@@grahamlive But, driving a truck will not save your soul on judgement day. That is the difference. Only Jesus Christ died on a cross to forgive us of our sins and all we have to do is believe and accept what he did for us on the cross to be saved.
Amen all glory to the Father
i vouch. was around 4 am on a dark highway, after i get fuel i’m hammering down in the left lane and there was a flipped over box truck with music instrument in the middle and left lane. was close to hitting him but missed him and almost smoked my breaks out. all the guys lights went out
I not a truck driver, I was on the other side, I was the DOT BEAR. During my 22 year career, I met many great drivers. On my last day just before I signed off for the last time this song played on the radio. It was a great send off.
My grandfather did just about every job and I think he was a trucker or van driver and this sounds like him and my mamie theyre both gone but not forgotten 😊
I would like to dedicate this song to all of those tireless road warriors who drive all over America's roads and highways to deliver our goods and services to every corner of the USA and beyond. America would grind to a halt without our truck drivers! May the spirit of St. Christopher go with you.
Don't forget cabbies!
We good you said it very clear !!!
My daddy is retired now from trucking but this is what I grew up to love you daddy john knaak
Not just America, we drive trucks in Europe to,6week turnarounds???
@@mikestone7300 I was going to say that the world would grind to a halt without the Truckers.
Truck drivers are our unsung heroes ... For all of you listening and watching this video know there are people like me who are long haul commuters and each morning as I’m merging onto the freeway to make my 2 plus hour, nearly 100 mile trek to work I give the Lord thanks for all you truck drivers, and I pray for your safety, rich blessings and for your salvation. God bless you all.
That's gonna be my retirement song in 2043. I'm a city bus driver with over 8 and a half years on the job and I love every single day of it. Cheers
Hang in there. My husband has been a truck driver 30 years and retires in one year.
This song reminds me of my Uncle, my dad.
I quick there's dairy is a truck driver made me cry😢
This was country !! Wish I was 10 yrs old again working on cars with my dad.
You can say that again. The good old days. Totally different country and people, and I can't help but cry my eyes out at what we have lost.
I am not a trucker but I come from a trucker family and this song gets me teared up every time
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10-4 good buddy remember keep on trucking and keep the rubber side truck driver
Teddy bear makes me cry the most.
@@deathangel131 Roaddog
@@deathangel131 Im talking about a old trucker I know
I just happen to find Kathy Mattea’s song 18 wheels and a dozen roses again it’s been close to 30 years since I last heard it play on radio takes me back growing up in the 1970’s when my dad was a trucker, a retired marine and a business owner before losing him in 2019 I can remember dad being gone for 2 sometimes 3 weeks in a row come home for a few days was gone again I miss you dad even as I got older getting to spend time with you out on the roads was always a high light of mine getting to drive your tractor in the different yards I enjoy my time with you no matter what we did years later getting to operate the family business along side you and my brothers was an honor wasn’t many family’s that had a landscaping company and all 3 of us kids worked along side you dad I still to this day am operating your company along side my one brother Charles and of course now we have 15 employees to do the work they were special times times that no one can ever take away from us I miss you dad I hope Charles and I have made you proud
Dad thank you for all you did for me for us
I know I’ll see you again until that day comes please just watch over us direct us in right way if possible
George Louis Kelley
September 15 1941
April 25 2019
I retired a year ago, sold my rig and bought a motor home, no schedule to keep, no DOT, no more BS, go where I want when I want, I love it I consider myself a professional tourist now.
Thank u to all our trucker's out there for keeping this country running
69 years old and still driving, 47 years behind the wheel.
That’s awesome best of luck to you and many blessings.
Keep on truckin there Hand, I gave it up when the electrics started, 70's thru 2000's..one of the outlaws, carry on. "Beaver Eater"
God bless you with many more years
Time to retire, you ran me off the road,,,, lol
Not there yet but getting closer, 53 and 30 behind the wheel, still wearing jeans and cowboy boots like the old days.
My dad drove for about 52 years of his life. Off and on for 10 years or so I went with him. Some of the BEST years of my life.
My husband has been a truckdriver for over 40yrs. Can't wait till this happens
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10-4 good buddy
God Bless You for your comment. There are a Lot of Good Men that drive for a living only to be told by a woman "I don't want to fall in love with a Truck Driver". Your comment gives faith that there are Good Women left in this world.
My comment was for Loretta Sicilia.
@@paulgrubbs3006 my papa drove an 18 wheeler my dad drove a box truck my buddy Keith has drove trucks for 40 year my friends dad drives a cement truck and I know a couple of tow truck drivers as well and my mom's papa owns two dump trucks
WE, the non-drivers of these big rigs don't realize how tough it is to do that type of work. Thinks about it, you really have to be alert at all times, not just your driving, the drunk on the road. I could never, ever be that focused, thus, I could never do it. But, hats off to those who can!!! Thank you!!!
Kathy Mattea is the only famous singer I’ve ever seen in concert. It was a great night. I respect that she sings and plays.
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10-4 good buddy
She is very nice also, talks to fans after a concert.
Seen her live in London years ago, she was great.
Im lucky to live near Wisconsin Dells, which has the Crystal Grand Theater, as well as a local casino that gets country artists in quite a bit. I've gotten to see Neal McCoy, Clint Black, Gary Allan, Charley Pride, Scotty McCreery, LeAnn Rimes(before she went pop), Sawyer Brown, Diamond Rio, Ronnie Milsap, and a host of others. Thankfully, we have a lot of fairs too to go to. Im working my way through the list. Unfortunately some of them are dying off before I could see them, like Don Williams. It's why I'm trying to get to more older artists when they're in the area.
God Bless great Christian people, and their sacrifices
Back when Country Music had true artist!!! Thank you Kathy for all the years I have listened to this amazing song!!!!
met this lady in 94. Sold her a van. great lady. she sang this on the showroom floor of Gallagher Ford to me and the owner. best experience of my life!! Great lady and a great song!
I really think the trucker who brings his love a dozen roses as a "thank you" for putting up with being alone so much, so often, is beautiful. She knows she'll get both him and a dozen roses. How sweet. They're just two kids in old bodies, holding hands like childhood sweethearts. They are.
Roses for a lady should be as much as possible
I put my 35 years in on the road, sadly my wife died the year before I retired. Song always makes me cry a little.
I am listening to Kathy Mattea even in 2022.
She's a great singer and her music is timeless!!
Lovely comment,Hello grace how are you doing 👋👋👋
Very much timeless
This song reminds me about my wife. It was her favorite song before she lost the battling to cancer, I wish I could change the hands of time, I miss her smiles, she was always there for me and our lovely daughter, and I never miss a moment with her, life could be so unfair most times, there is some pain, I will cry in vain but won’t let you know how I will feel yes, I will miss you to the core! but some times i wonder why bad thing always happen to good people. She’s always in our hearts…
She also seems like a genuinely nice person as well.
Who’s still listening to this in 2020!
Oh man, its a everyday thing, its a must to listen to.
me love it
I over here
Can you Stop! 1 year of that is to much
Me
Dedicated to my wife's half-brother Steve and a friend I knew since elementary school, Robert. They're all big rig truck drivers and like me, are military veterans. We can't survive as a country without them.
Thanks to the Front line men and women who keep this country and world going The truckers and working class people ❤❤❤❤
My Dad was an OTR trucker for most of his life he passed suddenly on April 27,1982 of a fatal heart attack... he was 51... my best memories of him are riding with him out there on the interstates watching him shift and maneuver that 18 wheeler like a pro he was a great man, husband and father and great truck driver always willing to help a stranded driver or give a hitch hiking service man a ride....Miss you Dad... keep the pedal to the metal...
Hello how are you doing?
Sounds like he was a great man. I bet he's very proud of you
Truly the truckers are so underrated in the supply chain, and a major artery in the heartbeat of this great country! God Bless Truckers and America!
Playing this song for my Pappy Renshaw who was a trucker for 35 years and passed away December 14 to covid-19. I miss you dearly Pappy Renshaw. May you rest in peace
Sorry for your loss R.I.P
My utmost respect goes to our truck drivers who keep our country moving. Also, they just don't make em like Kathy anymore. Pure classic country music gold. A wonderful singer
Yes exactly.
Michael, you got it right on both of your statements. 👍 Thank you
Thank you.
You are so right.
They don’t make truckers like they used to either!
25 years and still jamming them gears! Thank you Jesus for keeping my dirty side down!
God Bless our wonderful Truck Drivers! Says alot about Kathy that she would record a song like this. Thank you Kathy Mattea
My dad drove trucks 47 years my grandfather drove 68 years and I'm going into my 21 years
Much respect for all the trucker's getting it done , we need those products !
My father has been a trucker pretty much my entire life and still at it today. It took me many years to understand why he does it. He has supported our family, my grandmother, aunts and uncles at times and never asked for a thing. A man does what he has to do to make sure his family is never without. I love you dad and thank you.
Been a trucker going on 20 years, sometimes it's hard, not gonna lie. But even with everything I've seen and done, I wouldn't change it. Made me who I am and I'm damn proud to say I'm a trucker.
I'm a Native combat sniper and though I might be an old guy now, I'm tougher than a bent nail, but this song makes me cry every time.
KATHY MATTEA IS GREAT!
Thank you for your service!
@@Dr.Pepperdave You're very kind, thank you.
I just finished my last run last night, and my nephew sent me this video congratulating me on my retirement. Now I can't stop listening to it.. Love it.
Plain awesome! My dad was a long haul trucker for a time.
congrats best wishes take it easy buddy
lineygoblue congrats buddy..you deserve it..enjoy
lineygoblue all the best Buddie
lineygoblue congratulation
64 now and coming to the end of my career.40 years and I own the company.....but this song strikes home deep.Thanx Kathy.:)
Used to see lots of these old classic country singer's buses out there on the white lines. Not so much any more. Give em a toot and a wave when you see 'em. I love this stufff
Glück Auf . an Euch , Kollegen ! Ich bin Olaf , aus Deutschland. Gute 39 Jahre unterwegs , auf den Strassen , hier . War im Iran und Irak und weit in Russland unterwegs , habe zwei Gute Kinder , von zwei Frauen , bin geschieden . Dieser Song , singt alles , sagt alles . Bin froh das ich hören kann . Danke ! Gute Fahrt , Kollegen!!!
Atta girl Kathy!
A man gives his life's blood to a job, to take care of his loved ones.
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Blessed to live country where hard working men will give you the shirt off their back, if you just treat ‘em square.
Lord,, just a few more miles.
Why I can feel 'em right here with me,
on this Silver Eagle, rolling through the night.
114* on the Texas plain, or 55* below on a Montana mountain pass, that Freight Liner has to get through.
So with steely nerves and steady hands upon the wheel, drive safe and sound, till like Charley one day you may hang' er up as well.🚛
Bill Bright been there I-10 east tx. I-90 billings to Wa. State
kathy grew up next door to my grandmother in Cross Lanes WV on Valley Dr. Wish we could go back to those simple times, even for just one day. Thank you Kathy
This song reminds me how much fun I had driving rigs and it from 1994 till 2009 what great times hauling construction equipment in California and ended in Las Vegas I will never forget it
I lost him 3 years ago to heart disease. It hadn’t been the same since. I guess it never will be. Christmas is next week. It wasn’t his favorite time of the year but he put up with all the celebrations because it was my favorite !!!!
Hello 👋 Amy. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado,, where are you from? You seem like a real country girl
@@markclifford1857 ciao Mark!🙋😍😘🌅🍀
my dad always talked of his shipboard days in WWII and the trip to Japan that was cancelled with the end of the war. The other talk was that of family and his trucking. That Jimmy V6 screaming, the boss giving him one dollar for fuel for a load and he soundly rejected, the time a rock set the air valve open and he ran a load of tomatoes out of the ozarks without brakes, hugging the tight curves and finally making the straightaway to see family. Then out for another turn.......................god bless him and all hard working Americans................
We played this song as my family and I walked out of the Chapel when daddy passed away. 04-2009
Listening for 45 years love it
I first heard this song in 1988 in Junction Texas. A cou[le months later that year I had to go away for a good spell. While I was away I'd listen to this song and think only 10 more miles on this 4 year stay and I'll spend the rest of my life-----now 74 and it's been a good run!
my daddy is a truck driver and one of my great uncle's was so I have a great love and a huge respect for truckers
When you see a trucker, shake his hand and thank him for all the Work his done keeping our nation turning.
Hi Kathy. I sure miss your music. Country today doesn't and can't hold a candle to the music of your era and your music in particular. I love your voice. Thanks for your contribution to mankind!!!
A song like this reminds me of what is important.
As a truckers wife I appreciate this song
Shelley Bloxom Same Here!!!!!
Plan to marry my trucker some day soon ..I love you BRUCE.k
I so love how smooth her voice is; she's vastly underrated.
You ARE so right!!! GORGEOUS VOICE!!!
A one of the absolute best female country music artist in the industry.
Lost my dad in 1959 taking cattle to El Centro. Stay safe truckers. God bless🙏🙏
If only America was still like this. It breaks my heart what it has become. 😞
I was married to a trucker for 16 years - this song still makes me cry.
You have my Salute; Takes a Special Lady to deal with the Lifestyle..🇺🇸👍🏻🇺🇸👍🏻🇺🇸🌹
Good Day Lisa. How's it going with you?
Hello Liza
🙏❤️❤️everything will be alright put your head high...hold on strong because your smile matters a lot to others..so don’t make others sad also, by hurting your self ...stay strong 💪
A woman with the voice of an angel and a heart of gold. I love her music!
45 Good Years Driving,Miss Most of it.....
Well put!!
I stopped listening to Country in about 1985, about when she got started simply because it turned to glitzy Pop. But this is a great song. Love it.
My dad is a retired truck driver. I would like to thank all truckers for their hard work of service 😊
Hello Karen
Hello Karen how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family
This song speaks volumes, and holds so much meaning to me. My Grandfather was a trucker for 25 yrs, driving 48 states, plus Canada. He and my Grandmother just had their 60th wedding anniversary is February 2020, just before my Grandfather received a cancer diagnosis in April, and passed in June. My Grandmother wasn't far behind him, as she joined him at the Pearly Gates 5 months later..1 year ago today
shes got a George Strait sweatshirt on in the diner !!! thumbs up for two great artists.
johnsont963
The king Of Country! I'm here because you just can't find country music on the radio anymore! God Bless. I've enjoyed reading all the posts.
And the West Virginia State flag as a backdrop behind the band on that last stage shot. Doesn't forget where she came from.
such a talented country music artist!
george strait...last of the workin cowboy country singers
@@jksimmons1612 and her Nitro High School Wildcats jacket beside her on the bus. I’m proud to be a Nitro Wildcat too! Kathy’s father and my father worked together years ago.
A great song. Reminds me of my Dad all too well, 3 million miles behind the wheel before his health grounded him. Still remember waiting to meet him when he got home from a long run. :)
Your dad appreciated it sooo much you're waiting for him to get home. He was "waiting" to get home to see you too, as I feel the same way when out on the road for awhile.
Great country song, sadly country music no longer exists today, sadest thing ever. ((
This song still makes me cry! So sweet & beautiful!
I love this song. It reminds me of my brother who spent so many years behind the wheel of a truck. Now he and his sweet wife have retired and have bought a ford cargo van and are making it into a home on wheels to see this great land of ours at a slower pace and off the interstate.
Hello beautiful how are you doing today 👋🤗👋
@@DavidSmith-zg7eb ciao David!🙋😍😘🌅🍀