After 20 years as a truck driver, I thought I’d seen it all on those long, empty highways.
But I never imagined that picking up a hitchhiker would lead to a tearful reunion, a viral thank you, and the end of my days on the road.
I’ve been a truck driver for years. Being a woman in this profession isn’t common, but I chose this path, knowing the challenges it would bring.
Life has a way of pushing you down roads you never expected to travel. For me, that road opened up when my husband walked out on me and our four-year-old twins, Gia and Vinnie.
My dad drove trucks until he was 55.
I grew up watching him leave for days at a time, always coming back with stories from his routes.
And despite what most believe, this job comes with a nice enough salary. It kept food on the table while I was growing up.
So, when I needed to support my kids alone, I knew this would be the best option.
…The story doesn’t end here, it continues on the next page 👇
