John is no stranger to being interviewed and presents a very unique background for a trucker.  He believes that health is a major issue in our industry and “Without the driver, that truck don’t move”. 00:55  Growing up 01:58  Music & dancing were important 03:52  How I got into trucking 05:47  My first time behind the wheel was better than… 06:47  My family’s feelings about me trucking 08:22  Favorite places to go 09:37  I’m a home body 10:39  My definition of success as a trucker 12:58  Their perception is that we’re just truckers…no respect 14:33  The top problem in our industry is health…PERIOD 16:29  Improve health. 18:00  The future?  “Help wanted” is a good thing 19:40  If I had the ear of the industry, I would tell them…   21:03  I want to be remembered as… Apps4Truckers.com presents the Real Life Trucker podcast series.  Each episode features one interview with a professional trucker, answering a wide range of questions.  The interview will cover subjects from childhood to their start in trucking; from the industry attitudes to proposed solutions.  These interviews are on a first name basis only with no company names mentioned so that the guest can speak freely about their history and opinions. To be interviewed for this series, you can contact Apps4Truckers.com by email, voicemail (615-669-9478) or go to http://www.apps4truckers.com/real-life-trucker-form and fill out the online form.     Interviews are not guaranteed to air and are edited for time and content purposes.