I served in the U.S. Coast Guard and was fascinated with all the large machinery I got to operate such as ships and aircraft. After job searching a few years, my older brother told me to become a truck driver and he connected me with his driving school instructor. I began classes the following November and graduated in the top 10 of the class. I have been a professional truck driver for over 41 years now and I’ve accumulated more than 3.8 million accident-free miles.

It’s the perfect career for me. It is hard for me to sit still for very long so driving a truck I get to see the country; I am basically a paid tourist! One of the most inspiring parts of being a professional truck driver is the people I get to meet across the country. Along with being a professional driver, I am also an ordained minister.