Fuel for Thought

Pulling The Cord

By Greg Huggins
Posted Jan 5th 2026 8:21AM
One long standing tradition for truck drivers is the arm pump. More often it will be kids, but from time to time you will find some adults who will motion for you to pull the air horn with the famous arm pump. While kids find this gesture amusing, maybe even thrilling, for many a weary truck driver, this simple gesture, when followed through with the corresponding action of pulling the air horn cord, will result in smiles for all those involved.
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