Truck Driving and what it means to me

When I was growing up my father was a truck driver. I remember back than when I used to go with my dad to different locales across the country. I went just as many miles on my knees pushing my trucks around making motor sounds as my dad did in the real thing. I remember how proud I was of him and am even today. I see that chrome and those pretty paint schemes and even occasionally a little smoke out of the tail pipe. In reflection I realized that some of the nicest people and some of the hardest working were holding that big ole steering wheel. They were also some of the most confident people Id ever came across. To be a truck driver for me today was certainly inevitable even though delayed from a wild time early in my driving years that took a long time to rescind, inevitable none the less. To realize that my role in society is such a large contribution in day to day survival makes me proud to be there as well. To see my little boy at 4 years old understand what Im doing out there and why and that he is proud of his dad means everything to me. For my girls to realize the importance of what I do ( and what all truckers do) is priceless. Im living every little boys dream. Sometimes were caught up in regulation, under appreciation, and constant screw yous from everyone else that we forget why we are out there. I am proud of what I do and thats why I do it. When I see a big chromed out peterbilt with 5 hundred thousand lights on it and a shine visible from the moon I still jump up and down like I did when I was 5. I know that without me and the others that make up the trucking industry within less than a week the world would completely stop Thats power whether we realize it or not. I love being in control of my day when I stop when I go. Im not going to lie there are some setbacks. Missing my kids is first and foremost. Not really having a place thats "home" sometimes is a struggle as well but I home is where My truck is I guess. So overall trucking to me is not only a vital part of society my livlihood but its also the source of my pride and always has been. I was proud of my dad and now I still am and also proud of myself for what I do. I am proud of everyone who ventures in and attempts to contribute to the grand scheme of this industry. Im proud that Im my little boys hero and the apple of 3 little girls eyes. So what other reasons do I need.

about the man behind the name drsuessmn

Hello, this is my first official blog on blog spot. A little about me: I am 31 years old, divorced, and the father of 4 children. Southern Minnesota is where I call home. I am currently employed as a truck driver for a small company in stillwater Minnesota. I am a very proud and very happy person in life today. I could easily write a book about all of the things Ive done, Things Ive seen, and people Ive encountered. My blogspot is a reflection of things I just feel I need to say. I have had my heart broken many times and no longer will let it happen, I am a very honest and forthright person. My kids are 13, 12, 5, and 4 and are everything in this world to me and my heroes as well. My girlfriend is a friend from a long ways back who always felt something for me but I never knew it until recently. She means a lot to me even though sometimes I dont say it enough but without her I wouldnt be who I am today. She also has 3 kids which makes us nearly the brady bunch without the maid and the perfect house and perfect problems. I drink little and wont have anything to do with any kind of drug use unless absolutely necessary for my survival. I have climbed mountains in my life to become the man I am today these victories and these defeats may make their way here. I try to be a good person so as to setting a good example for others but sometimes fall short of this goal. In these blogs I will try to paint a picture of who I am, I am not looking for acceptance or the lack there-of simply to allow others to meet me and possibly make a friend along the way and also to keep those who are my friend to get to know me better. initially time permitting I will try to blog 2-3 times per week to paint a picture and than possibly a little less frequently after that. so on this note let the blogging begin...