User:Runoftheroad

If anyone is wondering about my USERNAME: Runoftheroad, I selected it because of my occupation,(or soon to be former occupation). I started to drive "Big-Rigs" in 1970 and I am about to "Retire" from the profession. After 38 years on the road, I am just plain "Burned Out". In all my years I feel very lucky to have accomplished it without any accidents or having aquired a moving violation. I recently recieved an award for completing 4 million miles of safe driving. There is no way I am even going to comtemplate going for 5 million.

I have found a new calling and plan to persue it.

When I started driving there was no need for a "Special" drivers licence. You just drove with a regular driver's licence. When they decided to change things around, I was sent a form to fill out listing any and all types of vehicles I operated. There was no test to take or written exams.

I have to admit I liked trucking very much. What other job can you find that pays you to sight-see the country. I have had the oppertunity to visit places that I would never have had the time or money to do it with.

I'm turning 60 and just want to slow down. I still plan to keep in touch with the trucking industry and provide any insight to the indus try that I can.

If you want to talk or ask questions about driving, just ask.

RunoftheroadRunoftheroad (talk) 18:28, 24 March 2008 (UTC)