I’ll say this, there may be a bad apple or two, but I’ve developed a healthy respect for truckers over the years, including (and perhaps especially) during my time as a cop. Despite the fact that some cops see 18 wheelers as ATM machines for their departments (a real pet peeve of mine), the OTR drivers I’ve met have been almost universally courteous and professional.
My brother is a trucker, and while he has his faults (that’s why I call him Grumpy Bachelor Brother- GBB) he’s a totally decent man.
The truckstop aspect of this story bothers me.... Most that I’ve been to are very very very family friendly.