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Board Member Bio
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Name: |
Kenneth
Becker |
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Number
of years trucking: |
First
drove trucks in 1974 |
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Make,
model and year of truck: |
1998 Volvo 610 |
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What
type of load do you typically haul?: |
Train parts, railroad equipment, pipe, and general flatbed freight. |
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Favorite
trucking story or moment: |
I
was headed south out of Nebraska on 281 and decided to stay on Kansas
181 to cut through the woods. The highway is on the map, but it was
just along Kansas's hills and there was no traffic at all. I was rolling
into Tipton mid morning going right by the grade school. It was recess
and there were kids playing outside. They looked to be third graders
and when they saw me approaching, I swear every kid on the playground
ran to the fence, jacking their arms so they could hear the big air
horns blow. I was so proud to give them a blast long and loud. You
should have seen all their smiling faces. It was as if God was giving
us both a special gift. Nowhere have I seen such spontaneous reaction
by all the children. They were innocent and oblivious to the world
outside their tiny little town. It was a moment I will always cherish. |
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What
do you like about the industry?: |
The
trucking business provides a good solid foundation for hardworking
men and women to excel as entrepreneurs. People having a comradely
attitude about supplying the country's needs, helping their neighbors
and the kids down the street. Pride! At the end of the day you can
look back and say, "I've done my best!" When you do your
best, everybody takes notice. |
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What
do you dislike about the industry?: |
On
the other hand, how the greed, inconsideration, trashy behavior
and abusive talk on the CB by so few in the business,
has such a profound impact on the mentality of the American public.
The contentious, selfish, thieving carriers out there breed this
activity. |
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What
makes you successful as an owner-operator?: |
The
knowledge of what profit/loss means. Managing your expenses day
to day may seem small on a weekly basis, but at the end of the year,
it can mean profit or making a payment or giving you the ability
to make a purchase. This business takes money to operate, so you
need to be able to know where to make the cuts. You have to make
business decisions that are important for your well-being. |
Why are you a member
of OOIDA?: |
As a lifetime
member, to me, OOIDA represents a group of people: truckers. OOIDA
is dedicated to resolve burdens, hardships and bureaucratic legislation
by means of member support, grass roots activities, legal venues in
the courts and by supplying help to its members in all areas so they,
the truckers, can sustain the best interests for themselves and their
fellow truckers. To put it simply - truckers helping truckers! |
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Additional
comments: |
I
would like to thank all the members of OOIDA and the nominating
committee for giving me the opportunity to serve you as a director
on the board. |