I really value the independence of the job. My company trusts me with thousands of dollars’ worth of equipment and commodities, and then give me an address and a phone number – plus the tools that I need- and trust that I’m going to do it safely.

The definition of a professional truck driver is to take care of those people around me. Everyone behind the wheel of a vehicle around me has a home, a family, someone that loves them – so no matter what someone does around me, I’m still going to take care of them like they’re my family. That’s how I approach safety in the truck behind the wheel. I’m not just delivering commodities; I’m delivering safety too. I’m going to make sure I’m safe and that everyone around me is safe too in the process. I also take the time to plan my route ahead of time, especially my fuel, food and sleep stops. This helps make travel on the roads as easy and stress-free as possible, which is very important.