David Mann: I'd like to report a truck driver who's been endangering my life.
David Mann: That truck driver's crazy, he's been trying to kill me, I mean it.
Bus Driver: Well, mister, if I was to vote on who's crazy around here, it'd be you.
David Mann: Come on you miserable fat-head, get that fat-ass truck outta my way.
David Mann: Well it's about time, Charlie.
David Mann: Come on, car! come on, LET'S GO.
David Mann: Fill it with Ethel.
Gas Station Attendant: As long as Ethel doesn't mind.
David Mann: You can't beat me on the grade. You can't beat me on the grade.
David Mann: Where's the summit? Please... please... come ooooon.
Chosen answer: The movie opens with him in downtown Los Angeles, California, so he's probably from there or somewhere in Southern California. He's heading to Bakersfield, California, which is north, about 2 hours away. In the short story, he's heading to a client in San Francisco. However, in the film he gets off the main freeway running from LA to Bakersfield (IH-5) and takes Highway 14 towards Canyon Country.
Bishop73