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Board Member Bio
Name: |
Jay W. Hosty |
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Number
of years trucking: |
26 |
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Make,
model and year of truck: |
2006
Western Star 4900EX, Stratosphere sleeper |
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What
type of load do you typically haul?: |
Van, general freight |
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Family
information: |
Wife,
Katt; 24 children, Damon, 20, Selena, 13, Neva, 14, BJ, 13 and we are foster parents.
We always have extra children. |
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Favorite
Trucking Story or Moment: |
I
will never forget when a Georgia D.O.T. officer told me I had
a good looking truck. I really took that as a compliment because
of all the trucks he sees everyday. |
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What
do you like about the industry?: |
Freedom
and independence and I still like to drive. |
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What
do you dislike about the industry?: |
Government
regulation - (Big Brother); High fuel prices |
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What
makes you successful as an owner-operator?: |
Good
money management, and being a member of OOIDA gives me knowledge
about the industry. |
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Why
are you a member of OOIDA?: |
If you care
about this industry you need to be part of a positive association
that represents our industry as one strong voice! |
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Additional
Comments: |
Each
day of my life I put my faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ! |