18 Wheeler Truck Driver Kids T-Shirts

Vintage C.B. McHaul 1977

Reimer Express Lines was founded in 1952 when 19-year-old Donald S. Reimer of Steinbach, Manitoba convinced his father and brothers to join him in starting a trucking company. Their original route was between Winnipeg and Windsor, Ontario, with Winnipeg as the head office. By December, Reimer added Windsor to Vancouver, and had extended to Toronto by 1956. In 1968 Reimer was acquired by Canadian conglomerate Neonex, but in 1971, the Reimer family bought the company back. Reimer continued to grow and expand through before ultimately being sold again in 1997 to Roadway, who themselves would be bought just six years later by Yellow. Yellow operated Reimer as an independent line until 2019, at which point the Reimer name was retired.

C.B. McHaul 1977

Headquartered in Grand Prairie, Texas, Arnold Transportation Services was a full service truckload carrier that billed themselves as 'the original regional carrier.' Arnold’s foundation in regional service was established in 1932, and would go on to provide irregular route truckload service, dedicated solutions and logistics support. With operations strategically concentrated in the South Central and Midwest states, the company consistently created capacity for its customers in and around major markets. After 92 years in business, Arnold Transportation Services had 341 truck drivers and 402 power units when they suddenly shut down in 2024.

Founded in the mid-sixties in Overland Park, Kansas, American Freight System grew from a Midwest regional short haul carrier to a national long haul powerhouse inside just two decades. By the mid-eighties, American was operating close to 200 terminals from coast to coast with a fleet of 1,600 tractors and 5,200 trailers, making them the fourth-largest trucking company in the United States at the time. Unfortunately, the company sold themselves to an investment group in 1988 that promptly stripped the company for a quick profit, leaving American Freight System as a footnote in the history books.

A collection of designs in the groovy style of the 70s, specially created for strong women capable of mastering 18 wheels, with a floral design but also a sarcastic and funny saying, you will immediately stand out, if you want a design with your own text, do not hesitate to you contact me

Perfect gift for the trucker in your life, with a humorous twist.

Tony's Express Inc. was founded in 1954 by Tony Raluy in Fontana, California. The company was family-owned for almost 70 years, but was sold in 2023. At the time they were sold, Tony's had 200 employees, 87 drivers, and a dozen owner-operator line haul drivers. The following year, the fortunes of Tony's Express took a turn as they suddenly found themselves insolvent, ultimately resulting in the troubled firm shutting down for good.

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The "I'm a Proud American Trucker" t-shirt is a symbol of pride and dedication for truck drivers who carry out the important job of keeping the wheels of the economy turning across the country. With a design featuring a dashing truck decorated with the United States flag flying majestically behind it, this t-shirt conveys the spirit of patriotism and pride in being part of the American trucking industry. The strong, rugged truck faces forward with confidence, reflecting the courage and resilience of the truck drivers who navigate America's roads every day. The United States flag flying behind the truck conveys loyalty and commitment to the country, while the blue sky and white clouds provide a dramatic and enchanting backdrop.

Hussmann & Roper Freight Lines was founded in St. Louis, Missouri in 1927 as a general trucking interest. They were one of the first trucking companies to offer regular overnight service, eventually advertising themselves as 'the overnight, every night line.' Initially serving all of Missouri, and eventually all of the Midwest, by the time Hussmann & Roper was sold to a larger trucking company in 1963, they were operating multiple terminals and nationwide routes.

Funny Truck Driver Design that reads: "I Don't Snore I Dream I'm A Jake Brake". That's just right for a Trucker who drives an 18 Wheeler for a living.

Associated Transport was formed during World War II when seven trucking companies joined forces despite the objections of the DOJ, who believed the merger to be anti-competitive. The merger saw Associated operating 3,500 power units over 24,000 miles of unduplicated routes from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico, with 117 terminals, making them the largest trucking company in the world between 1943 and 1976. In 1976, Associated purchased Eastern Freightways in order to gain access to its equipment and routes, but also had taken on its debt. This turned out to be a bad decision, as Associated Transport couldn't manage Eastern's debt, sending the company into bankruptcy, ending a legacy of the world's largest trucking company.

Founded in Joplin, Missouri in 1950 as Monkem Company Incorporated, MCI Transporters started out as a small regional carrier serving the Midwest. By the ’70s, MCI had a large fleet of cab-over tractors and were running nationally with a mix of van and flatbed trailers.

Founded in 1945 in Bourbonnais, Illinois, Rudolf Express served the Midwest with a commitment to provide timely service that exceeded that of their competition. Clearly, they made good on that commitment, as they were a top regional carrier throughout the Midwest for nearly 60 years before calling it quits in 2002.

Image based on my photo of an American heavy truck from the 1980s

Earl 'Bud' Batteate was born November 20, 1918, and grew up on his father's Oakdale, California cattle ranch. He got the rodeo bug when he was just 7 years old and rode his first calf. Ten years later, Batteate was a young rodeo champ, got married, had a son, and decided to take up cattle hauling to support his new family. His dad transported cattle, but mostly for their own stock, so Batteate knew the business and undoubtedly had his dad's help in getting him going. Starting out with a single truck as Batteate Livestock Transportation Co., he grew his business to more than 30 trucks by the mid '40s, continuing to drive himself, while also riding rodeo nights and weekends for over 60 years.

Marmons were first designed and built in Indianapolis, Indiana from 1960 to 1963 by Marmon-Herrington, the successor to the Marmon Motor Car Company. When Marmon-Herrington ceased production some time in 1963, a new company, Marmon Motor Company, purchased and revived the Marmon brand to build and sell premium truck designs that Marmon-Herrington had been planning. Just eight trucks were built that first year and the failing Marmon Motor Company was then sold to Space Corporation out of Denton, Texas and manufacturing was relocated to Garland, Texas, a long way from the old Duesenberg assembly plant in Indiana.

Marmons were first designed and built in Indianapolis, Indiana from 1960 to 1963 by Marmon-Herrington, the successor to the Marmon Motor Car Company. When Marmon-Herrington ceased production some time in 1963, a new company, Marmon Motor Company, purchased and revived the Marmon brand to build and sell premium truck designs that Marmon-Herrington had been planning. Just eight trucks were built that first year and the failing Marmon Motor Company was then sold to Space Corporation out of Denton, Texas and manufacturing was relocated to Garland, Texas, a long way from the old Duesenberg assembly plant in Indiana.

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Truck Driver Design that reads: "My Truck My Rules". That's just right for a Trucker who drives an 18 Wheeler for a living.

Marmons were first designed and built in Indianapolis, Indiana from 1960 to 1963 by Marmon-Herrington, the successor to the Marmon Motor Car Company. When Marmon-Herrington ceased production some time in 1963, a new company, Marmon Motor Company, purchased and revived the Marmon brand to build and sell premium truck designs that Marmon-Herrington had been planning.

In 1922, two friends formed a partnership to haul sand and gravel during the early Los Angeles boom. They started on credit, buying 15 dump trucks, but soon, the fleet grew to 26 units. In 1929, C&T added tankers to move petroleum. In 1936, they purchased Western which allowed them to move into dry freight, and then in 1956, purchasing Gillette Motor Freight had them changing names to Western Gillette Motor Freight and reaching Chicago and serving 1,400 cities in between. By the ’70s, the company had over 2,000 employees operating out of 52 company terminals in 15 States and a fleet of over 1,000 trucks. In 1976 the company was sold to Roadway, marking the end of Western Gillette, and C&T, as well as their signature 'sunshine service.'

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Orange and blue big rig driving through the mountains.

This I like Big Trucks Design is for any truck drivers, dad, mom, grandpa, or uncle. Great for a birthday or Christmas for any truck-driving or trucker convoy fan that enjoys the freedoms of the truck drivers.

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Founded in 1987 by a former owner-operator, Florilli Transportation was a family-owned trucking company with contract hauling business of dry, refrigerated and frozen food industry leaders. Based out of Iowa, Florilli provided service out of Midwestern states including Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and eastern Nebraska with primary traffic lanes to eastern Pennsylvania, Georgia, northern Texas and California.

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International Transport, Inc. started out in Fargo, North Dakota in the early '50s, but relocated to Rochester, Minnesota after just a few years. Composed entirely of owner-operators, International Transport was the largest flatbed and heavy-haul trucking company in North America, and operated throughout the U.S. and Canada. International Transport put themselves up for sale in 1984, and were snapped up by a larger carrier. They continued to operate as International Transport until 1990, at which point they were rebranded with the purchasing company's name, and the International Transport name disappeared from the highways for good.

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Funny Truck Driver Design that reads: "I'm Not Yelling I'm A Trucker That's How We Talk". That's just right for a Trucker who drives an 18 Wheeler for a living.

Big Rigs, Big Hearts, making the world move

Truckin' And Livin'

Shiny Side Up Dirty side down shirt.