I found out about a brother truck driver that was murdered today in an attempted robbery. From what I know the man was making a delivery in St Louis when we was shot during the robbery.
Truman Smith was his name. He left behind from what I've seen on his FaceBook page, a girl friend that has I believe three kids plus the three kids of his own.
One of the things that really pisses me off about truck driving. We're not aloud to carry weapons to protect ourselves. Why is it that the criminals are the only ones allowed to carry weapons?
Now the DOT (department of transportation) wants to lesson the amount of hours we are allowed to work, which will make it harder to find a safe place to park.
Think about it. With the less amount of hours available to work. That leaves more drivers looking for a place to park instead of actually working.
Then I get to thinking about my wife and kids. I don't know what Truman's financial situation was. But I know I've only got about $25 in my pocket. Being married I've got a lot of bills. But I really don't want to leave my wife without a husband or my kids without a father for $25. Which with me being a truck driver they're pretty much are there now.
As it is now I pretty much only see my family one weekend a month. And I'm really starting to think that it's just not worth the crappy pay, the lack of time with my family and worst of all having to deliver to the worst places in these towns that won't let me carry a weapon to protect myself.
Man, I think it's time for a change.
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