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Board Member Bio
Name: |
Frank E. Owen |
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Number
of years trucking: |
35 |
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Make,
model and year of truck: |
Sold truck in 2004 and was going to retire, but decided to go company driver. |
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What
type of load do you typically haul: |
Flatbed and van |
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Family
information: |
Married
to wife, Betty, who teamed with me for 20 years and J.J. miniature
poodle. One daughter, Cindy, who lives in Lorena, TX. |
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Favorite
trucking story or moment: |
I
have so many stories, my favorite just doesn't come to mind right
now. Stop me on the road or in a truckstop and I can tell you some
hair-raising experiences, especially about a truckstop that was
made available to us in Utah in a snow storm, but until this day,
we haven't found it again yet!!!! |
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What
do you like about the industry?: |
I
like the part of being your own boss, to a certain extent, and most
of the people in our business are really great guys and gals. I
really think the industry has gotten a lot better since so many
man and wife teams have gotten into it. We have really met some
fantastic folks out on the road. |
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What
do you dislike about the industry?: |
Don't
like cheap freight rates, lying dispatchers, and truckstop cowboys.
Lot of regulations are still in horse and buggy days. |
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What
makes you successful as an owner-operator?: |
My
wife!! (Had to put that in). But really watching my money; getting
with good companies, which is getting harder to do everyday, and
taking care of the tool you work with. |
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Why
are you a member of OOIDA?: |
Finally
a voice that is getting heard everywhere, especially in Washington.
Very good communication through our magazine to other drivers. Working
with and for owner-operators!! |
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Anything
else you would like to add?: |
Would like to see more drivers get involved with organization, especially company type drivers. They need us also. |