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Chapter 8: Finally Back To Driving Again

After six long months of part-time dock work, I finally got to drive again—though not without having to take a driving test for Overnite. The safety officer’s name was Bob Darby, and he was one of the coolest safety men I’ve ever worked with in my 47-year driving career. Now, you have to understand thatContinue reading “Chapter 8: Finally Back To Driving Again”

Chapter 10: The Power Of People

This chapter is honestly difficult to title because it’s all about people. It’s summer of 1983, and on my city route, I met many wonderful individuals. I believe I have a likable personality because most of my customers seemed to like me. I quickly got on a first-name basis with nearly all my regular clients,Continue reading “Chapter 10: The Power Of People”

Chapter 17: The End of the Road At Overnite

So, here I am, beginning probably the hardest chapter I’ve ever written, and I’m dreading every word of it. When I started this book, I was excited about each chapter I wrote, but not so much this one. All I can say is that when Herb Gardner took that corner office, the morale among driversContinue reading “Chapter 17: The End of the Road At Overnite”