Truck Stop

During the making of "Truck Stop," the FBL team and the actors enjoyed a wonderful combination of casting. The actors seemed at home in the scene, which was filmed in a real truck stop restaurant. Minimal redecorating was involved.

The flashback scene of the truck driver arguing with his wife was also shot in the truck stop restaurant, in the next room. The crew was able to hang homelike curtains and put other household items in the room to make it look like a living room.

One challenge was that the actor who plays the truck driver in the spot did not have experience driving an eighteen-wheeler. In the scene where he drives out of the parking lot, a real truck driver is crouching down next to him, out of sight of the camera, operating the gears and pedals so that the truck moves properly.

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT

Music: “Now he drives a diesel out of Dallas…
Music: “hauling cars out to the coast…
Music: “it ain’t the dream that he remembered, just a few short years ago…
Music: “But tonight at a truckstop, while drinking a cup…
Music: “the waitress grins and winks at him, and says “My shift’s almost up”…
Music: “With so much riding on the choice at hand…
Music: “the spirit of a boy, or the wisdom of a man…
Music: “With so much riding on the choice at hand…
Music: “the spirit of a boy, or the wisdom of a man.”
Anncr: Right choices…pass them on. A message from The Foundation for a Better Life.
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Emely from orlando fl., February 11, 2016

these videos always have twists

nicholas from wi, February 3, 2016

This one is awesome

LiNaya from 5141 F Street, November 17, 2015

A very good pro-family message.

Sr. Athens from Lahore, July 11, 2014

Just came across these after watching one on TV & had to go on the website. This is really a special one cause my Dad (R.I.P) used to drive trucks & now 2 other very special men do also and it just reminds me of ALL 3 of them cause they are men of true character & faithful to the people that matter in their lives. I know all 3 have done the same

Mili Borrego from Albany,NY, June 22, 2014

Love these! Just found them, can't stop watching!

Amy from PA, May 30, 2014

I don't see how any of these videos "trick you", or are "so sad". Especially this one, Truck Stop. I see integrity, and truth. I see faithful commitment. I see a man who reminds me of the devoted, loving, caring man of virtue that I am engaged to....who happens to be a long haul driver; who would also walk away.

Doreen from Long Island, NY, April 21, 2014

Wow these videos can trick u

shealee from ky, April 17, 2014

I love this video . It reminded me about my parents. love this website to:)

hannah garcia from sparta,MI, November 22, 2013

I don't see sad I see commitment, and integrity. My husband had been delivering cars for 30 years, I am grateful he is this kind of man, he would walk away.

Ann Marie from Michigan, November 10, 2013

so sad

kaylee from willard, October 30, 2013

Maritza, Richard, Norman, and Maria did.

Alvaro from Bogota, Colombia, March 3, 2013

The right choices make a big difference.

Skyla from Castle Rock, Co, February 28, 2013

Made me cry.

Austin Davies from medford Wi, January 9, 2013

Eu vi os vídeos pena é que não seja tudo seguido,pois de segundo a segundo está sempre a parar não o pude bem compreender. Obrigado na mesma

Antonio from Portugal, October 5, 2012

This video really keeps me going when things get rough between my wife and me.

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I love this video. My dad made the wrong choice but things are okay now and I know he would make the right choice if he had another chance. This is how things should have been for my family.

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Vera J. from Syracuse, January 18, 2010

I think the truck stop is excellent. We have a choice in everything. We must remember how important it is to stay on course.

Stephanie F. from Illinois, November 26, 2009

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Norman, O from Cayman Islands, November 16, 2009

Thank you for your work. Each of us must remember these lessons and be responsible for our actions.

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Jeff S. from Milwaukee, May 3, 2009

Thank you for being there everyday, helping my wife and I educating our kids. Your teachings show the values of life and the most ethical behaviors.

Daniel Jorge O. from São Paulo, Brazil, May 2, 2009

This is encouraging and the right message we should be spreading. Value your family...Value the right kind of life!

Victor E. from Hungary, March 15, 2009

Standing ovation on this one. I can't thank you enough for extolling a virtue that all too often gets derided as outdated. This very kind of behavior has long been one of my benchmarks on whether I choose to be someone's friend. Thank you for this great spot.

Scott C. from New Castle, Indiana, February 7, 2009

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Karen M. from Puyallup, WA, December 30, 2008

Excellent!! Definitely the right choice and what I loved was that it wasn't hard - the trucker had a smile when he saw the picture of his wife and children, it wasn't because he felt obligated, you could see, it was truly from his heart. Excellent spot.

Bev M. from Canada, December 28, 2008

However much work you had to put into creating this one, it was ever so needed and more than worth it. Finally, some integrity and loyalty. Temptation will always be there for the moment, but the chance is NEVER worth what you have at stake. NEVER! Thank you for sharing and encouraging.

Jacqueline C from Memphis, TN, October 20, 2008

All your spots are heartwarming. Thank you for doing this.

Ankit T. from Mumbai, India, February 26, 2008

My girlfriend told me about this site so I had to check it out. She had told me about the truck stop video, so I watched it and it brought a tear to my eye. I used to be an over the road driver. So far, what I have seen of this site is very good, some videos are "emotional." Keep up the good work on this site!

Rick R. from Wisconsin, USA, February 25, 2008

I just wanted to say that these commercials are wonderful. They really reach out to everyone in different situations, and helps make our world a better place to live. Hopefully everyone will be like this one day.

Shawn G from Clarksville, TN, February 7, 2008

This is a very touching clip...one everyone should see. Thank you for all you do and I hope to see more.

Jenna S. from Texas, USA, January 1, 2008

i love this website it helps me so much

Dennis L from Milford MI, December 14, 2007

This TV spot has me repeating the words "Right Choices." As a traveling man, my wife appreciates it.

Ivan R. from Lakewood, California USA, November 23, 2007

Thanks go beyond words. If you always tell the truth, you never have to remember what you said!

Rob H. from Grand Haven, Michigan USA, October 7, 2007

I also love these commercials. I saw one of your billboard ads in Chicago, Illinois today. Thanks for doing this !!

Thomas from Illinois, USA, September 13, 2007

I've discovered your site through this TV clip. Your messages are wonderful. I have viewed them all. Most very heart warming. Thank you. Makes me want to reach out.

Patrick C. from Johnsburg, Illinios USA, September 8, 2007

I did the same thing for the love of my life...I still believe in her and know she will.

Jorge from Maryland, USA, September 8, 2007

Great Message! A man like that trucker is the man of my dreams. This world needs more people who have the courage to do what is morally right and pleasing. Thank you!

Dee C. from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA, August 30, 2007

I love the common sense that this man shows. Helps me to keep the right perspective of all I have.

James from Palos Heights, IL, August 5, 2007

This really touched my heart & actually made me cry,I have had similar experiences in my life, but my story didn't go so well but anyways life goes on and I enjoyed this very much. To the whole world you are just another someone, but to someone you are there whole world.

Denise R from Kentucky, USA, July 22, 2007

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Anonymous, June 21, 2007

In all of my years of traveling in business, I still meet the most amazing, loving and admirable truck drivers...They embody morals and values, and are ready in an instant to help a damsel in distress with no conditions.

Lady Samm from Toronto, Canada, June 19, 2007

Song is "Spirit of a Boy or the Wisdom of a Man" by Randy Travis

Lee R from San Antonio, Texas, June 14, 2007

Does anyone know that song? I think this commercial is so wonderful. It is nice to see morals in this day and age.

Kaitlin from Baltimore, Maryland, June 13, 2007

Thanks. Being the wife of a truck driver this is encouraging to know there are still good morals being shown on tv.

Nelda T. from kentucky, May 15, 2007

Being a Father who really is a man...even when it is tough...even when it is not easy...trying again...I love this clip. Thanks!!

Scott. B. from Ont. Canada, May 11, 2007

What a great and strong message. Thanks for reminding me that there are still values and morals in the heart of America today!

Rusty J from Los Angeles, May 5, 2007

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