My Dad Was Wrong T-Shirt – 48 States Trucker Humor & Semi-Truck Graphic Tee | XGRITX
For the driver whose answer to “you’ll never go places” includes a lot of state lines.
The My Dad Was Wrong T-Shirt sets its 48-states comeback on a garment-dyed Comfort Colors 1717 blank with 6.1 oz cotton fabric.
Pull it on for a family barbecue, a road-trip stop on your own time, or a weekend sharing stories from the last run.
The relaxed unisex cut has an everyday feel, with a detailed back print and a small logo at the front left chest.
The design
MY DAD WAS WRONG stands above a silver long-nose semi-truck and trailer on a winding mountain highway. Pine trees, distant peaks, and an orange sunset surround the rig. Below it, I WENT PLACES and 48 STATES LATER turn the familiar warning into an over-the-road punchline.
Blue-edged, metallic-style letters give the back artwork a bold finish. The front XGRITX logo is much smaller, so the shirt has a simple chest detail and a complete trucking scene on the other side.
Fabric and construction
- Comfort Colors 1717 garment-dyed T-shirt
- 100% ring-spun cotton
- Heavyweight 6.1 oz/yd² fabric
- Relaxed unisex fit
- Short sleeves and a crew neckline
- Twill-taped neck and shoulders
- Double-needle stitching at the collar, armholes, sleeves, and bottom hem
- 48-states semi-truck artwork on the back; small XGRITX logo on the front left chest
Colors
Choose from Black, True Navy, or Pepper. The artwork and placement stay the same across the available sizes and colors.
Garment dyeing can create slight shade differences between shirts. Screen settings can also affect how colors appear.
Sizing
Available in S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, and 4XL.
Compare these measurements with a T-shirt you already like wearing. Lay it flat and measure across the chest from one underarm seam to the other. Measure length from the high point of the shoulder beside the collar to the bottom hem.
| Size | Width | Length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 18.25 | 26.62 |
| M | 20.25 | 28 |
| L | 22 | 29.37 |
| XL | 24 | 30.75 |
| 2XL | 26 | 31.62 |
| 3XL | 27.75 | 32.5 |
| 4XL | 29.75 | 33.5 |
Measurements are supplied by the manufacturer and may vary by up to 2 inches. Choose the width and length that give you your preferred amount of room.
Care
- Turn inside out before washing
- Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with similar colors
- Use mild detergent; avoid fabric softener and chlorine bleach
- Hang dry or tumble dry on low
- Do not iron directly over the graphic
- Do not dry clean
A gift for the long-haul storyteller
Choose it for an OTR driver, owner-operator, or trucking friend with favorite routes scattered across the country. A birthday, holiday, or retirement celebration is a good occasion for a shirt that puts the road stories into one joke. Compare the size chart with a shirt they already wear before choosing their size.
Frequently asked questions
How does this shirt fit?
It has a relaxed unisex fit. Check the width and length against a favorite tee rather than relying on the size label alone.
Is the fabric pre-shrunk?
The fabric is pre-shrunk during manufacturing, but further shrinkage is still possible. Cold washing and low-heat drying help protect the fit and print.
Where is the artwork placed?
48-states semi-truck artwork on the back; small XGRITX logo on the front left chest.
Does “48 States Later” refer to a personalized driving record?
No. It is part of the fixed artwork shown in the product photos. The shirt is sold with that same trucking joke rather than a customized mileage or state count.
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