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Board Member Bio
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Number
of years trucking: |
52 |
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Make,
model and year of truck: |
1993
W900L KW and 2001 Utility Reefer Trailer |
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What
type of load do you typically haul: |
Food
products, canned, frozen and fresh produce, and meat products |
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Family
information: |
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. |
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Favorite
trucking story or moment: |
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. |
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What
do you like about the industry?: |
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. |
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What
do you dislike about the industry?: |
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. |
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What
makes you successful as an owner-operator?: |
Steady
hard work and doing some maintenance work on equipment myself. Good
contacts in regards to hauling, plus having my own ICC authority. |
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Why
are you a member of OOIDA?: |
Because
of the voice we have in Washington and the only organization fighting
for the rights of the independent truckers and drivers. |
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Anything
else you would like to add?: |
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. |