1993 W900L KW and 2001 Utility Reefer Trailer

Food products, canned, frozen and fresh produce, and meat products

Wife, Martha; son, James; daughters, Carol and Christine. Martha, retired tax preparer and bookkeeper; son James is a truckdriver; Carol is supervisor for Dupont; Christina is a counselor at school for delinquent boys.

In 1976, my two daughters just out of high school followed me to Tuscon, AZ delivering a new pick-up to my brother, and the experiences we encountered, like getting separated in Tucumari, NM, delivering 2000 in the pick-up to White Sands, NM missile base, nearly losing control of the pick-up due to my fuel line break.

Traveling to all 48 states and the people I've met. All the many friends I've made, and the pride I feel for the sacrifices all truckers have made for the economic situation of our country.

The negative attitude of the public. The constant harrassment of local, state, and federal agencies that seem to be administerd for revenue generating rather than true safety. Delays and lumping charges due to shippers and receivers. Also low rates.

Steady hard work and doing some maintenance work on equipment myself. Good contacts in regards to hauling, plus having my own ICC authority.

Because of the voice we have in Washington and the only organization fighting for the rights of the independent truckers and drivers.

I believe very strongly that organized crime may be laundering drug money (billions) through the trucking industry, keeping the rates low. Honest truckers and trucking companies cannot compete if this is true. I would like to see a full scale investigation by the U.S. Attorney General's office to prove or disprove my theory.