Cheryl welcome to the forum, and I am sorry to hear of your loss. It sounds like John was very dedicated and enjoyed a long career. These times are always very hard for the loved ones still here on earth. Thank you for sharing the information on a great organization with us. I had never personally heard of them, and probably many on here haven’t. Thank you and again our hearts are heavy about loosing another road warrior. Our prayers are with you at this most difficult time. God Bless.
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I’m so sorry for your loss Cheryl, May God grant you peace and understanding during this time. He sounded like a hard working man with an awesome wife. Peace to you.
Thank you. Just THANK YOU.
My husband was a driver for about 30 years. He moved oilfield equipment and bulk materials and sometimes milk and juice. He loved to drive.
Earlier this week, he passed away in his sleep. We had no idea. I knew he hadn't called me which is unusual so I began to look for him. He told me he was on his way to NJ. His dispatch team confirmed he was in NJ at a Pilot truckstop. But it took me - his nagging wife - to get the dispatcher to truly check on him. A NJ trooper confirmed that my sweet husband had died in his sleeper - most likely the way he would have wanted it.
I praise God above that he wasn't driving. I'm THANKFUL he just went to sleep and didn't wake up. I'm incredibly thankful for Trucker's Last Mile since this wonderful organization paid for the expenses to get my precious John back to Texas.
Thank you, Trucker's Last Mile. John's family will not forget this; we plan to forgo the acceptance of flowers - we're telling everyone to donate to Trucker's Last Mile in John's name.
Thank you. Cheryl Robinson Fort Worth, Texas
My sincere condolences. May The Good Lord comfort you and your family in this most difficult time.
Heartfelt condolences from myself as well, Cheryl. I'm a trucker's wife also, and I can only imagine what you are going through.
You are blessed knowing he had a peaceful passing, doing what he loved. My prayers are with you and yours during this difficult time, and I'm gratetful to hear you found this wonderful organization to assist you.
Here's the link from our own Trucking Truth, from a few years back:
God Bless.
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Thank you. Just THANK YOU.
My husband was a driver for about 30 years. He moved oilfield equipment and bulk materials and sometimes milk and juice. He loved to drive.
Earlier this week, he passed away in his sleep. We had no idea. I knew he hadn't called me which is unusual so I began to look for him. He told me he was on his way to NJ. His dispatch team confirmed he was in NJ at a Pilot truckstop. But it took me - his nagging wife - to get the dispatcher to truly check on him. A NJ trooper confirmed that my sweet husband had died in his sleeper - most likely the way he would have wanted it.
I praise God above that he wasn't driving. I'm THANKFUL he just went to sleep and didn't wake up. I'm incredibly thankful for Trucker's Last Mile since this wonderful organization paid for the expenses to get my precious John back to Texas.
Thank you, Trucker's Last Mile. John's family will not forget this; we plan to forgo the acceptance of flowers - we're telling everyone to donate to Trucker's Last Mile in John's name.
Thank you. Cheryl Robinson Fort Worth, Texas
Dispatcher:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.