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He’s a star on the MyConvoy super highway even though he is currently off the road. JayByrd found peace when he decided to become an owner operator, hitting the road in his gold W900L. Unfortunately, JayByrd is down temporarily for surgery on both shoulders. Luckily, one of his hobbies is web design, so he is having a blast tinkering with his MyConvoy page. Stop by JayByrd’s page and help him stay in touch with the road he loves!
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Missing Something by Rayman

Met a driver named Shane last night at my delivery. I was asleep and he roused me out of my slumber. I was parked in his way. So I moved and Shane made what was an impressive and tight maneuver to dock his trailer. He apologized for waking me.

A very talkative man. Shane and I exchanged pleasantries. He is a native of California. He questioned me a lot and I politely answered.

Whatever he sensed in me prompted him to ask if he could offer some advice. So I replied. "Of course, I can always use some good pointers." Shane asked about my marriage and what happened. Wanted to know if I had any children. And then he said. "Whatever you do, don’t become a part of your truck." Somewhat perplexed, I asked him why. He explained and his answer made lot of sense to me.

Shane is ten years younger than me, and has driven trucks a whole lot longer. As a young man, Shane was eager, bold and driven to make money. He became the very person he warned me not to be. "I was in that truck for too long." Shane said. "I didn’t know how, or I had forgotten how to deal with people. There was nothing but me and that truck." Shane is an owner operator.

"One day, standing in line. I became so angry and impatient. I felt like I was ready to explode." He lit a cigarette. Inhaled and paused a moment. "And this old driver, standing behind me said something to me." The old man said. "Son, you’ve been in that truck too long."

Shane continued the story of how the old man offered the same advice he was giving me. The point was to take time out and not let this profession change you. It cost him his marriage. He became bitter and unsatisfied with his life. His friends didn’t know him anymore.

I’m happy to report that Shane is doing much better and has a healthy relationship with his woman. I forget if he was married or not. He is no longer over the road and manages his business locally. Shane is a big man. He has a stocky and broad physique. He can be very intimidating if he wanted to be.

As it turned out, Shane is a kind hearted and sensitive person. He loves people and cares about his fellow truck drivers. He had wisdom.

Which leads me to believe something I had been thinking about.

We are all driven. Most of us strive for the same things. Money and all the things that money can buy. Fast cars and the latest clothes. All the things that society leads us to believe. The more you have the happier you will be. I ask you. "Is this true or is it not?"

This profession has its trappings. So does life. What is important to you? How many super wealthy and powerful people out there are truly happy? In the end what did they have to say?

I have read and heard this phrase many times. "The hearts of men is never satisfied."

Its always just a little more.

One more dollar. Another conquest or affair. Unfulfilled and empty. Sex, money and toys. It all gets old in the end without love.

So what are we hauling out there? In our day to day endeavor to be on time. How much of it is fueled by necessity. What percentage is greed? What is it costing us?

Most drivers love their job. It can be considerably dangerous. Safety always an important if not critical factor of "Getting er done." This job is not for everyone. Shane is a driver. Thanks for the advice.

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