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Monthly Archives: June 2009
CDL Training Begins
At a time when school ends for many, mine begins anew. Back to CDL training – back to the road. Continue reading
Oh Where, Oh Where Did the Wolfie Go?
After many long weeks, a minor back injury, and some trouble with one of the tests, my CDL schooling is coming to an end and it appears I’ve landed my first truck driving job. Oh happy days! Continue reading
The Long Road Back
I first went to driving school in 1995. I went from a business enviornment right to the road. I was in real estate for many years, but I am, at heart, a truck driver though, and even though I have helped get many people into their own homes, driving is what I truly enjoyed. Like many drivers, I only came off the road to try and save a failing marriage. Continue reading
You’re Worth More
Truck drivers, to me, deserve more because I’m watching them make it all happen by transporting freight from one point to another every day. So with that, please know that I’m praying for every one of you, and wanting the best for all of you because to me…YOU’RE ALL WORTH MORE!!! Continue reading
