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As truck drivers we are known by many names – some are good like “ Long Hauler”, “Parking Lot”, or just plain “Driver".  There are others that are bad like “Road Hog”, “Truck Driver” (with a demeaning sneer in the voice), and other names that are not appropriate to include on this blog. 

One title which is not mentioned enough is “Professional Driver”.  Being a truck driver is not just a job - it is a profession, even if the media and the general public do not recognize it as such.  This negative perception of our profession is something we encounter every day.  The good news is - the power to change this perception is in the hands of each and every driver out there on the road – by the way we react, interact, and engage with everyone we come in contact with.

The mobile billboard we drive represents us, our company, and the overall trucking industry.  Some drivers focus only on the miles at the end of the day, the hot shower at the next fuel stop, or the well deserved time off.  It is the Professional Drivers who understand that along with all of this, there is the responsibility to create a better image of drivers, the company, and the industry and to make the roads safer.