My fellow truckers,

I’d like to talk a little bit about having class.

First of all, you don’t have to start your day looking as if you crawled through the sewer line at “Shawshank Prison” (unless you really did). Drivers, we know that most of the real truck stops have loyalty cards with which you can rack up points and showers. Plainly stated, if you by enough fuel, you can get a bath. Cleaned, pressed clothes say a lot about you in a positive way as you present yourself to others.

Secondly, put a check on foul language. It doesn’t depict your intelligence, but rather the lack of it. It’s not cute, and by no means does it set an example for others to follow. Brush up on your vocabulary. Remember that people curse when they cannot find the words to say what’s on their minds. A true test of your metal is to be able to maintain peace in the face of adversity. When it comes down to it, we all have better things to  than to deal with a bunch of unnecessary drama.

My lady professionals, let me say that you have my utmost respect and admiration. You are a great asset to the trucking industry. It escapes me why some of you go out of your way to look worse than some men! Dusty, dirty, grimmy, wearing clothes that don’t fit, and in some cases, an overall lack of hygiene. Ladies, you were created to be the beautiful beings on earth!

We all have things to work on. We must monitor our eating habits, become more active physically, and be mindful of what we say, and the way that it comes out. We need to love ourselves and walk in a manner that warrants respect. Let me remind you that you will never get a second chance to make a first impression.

Until next time,

That Groovin’ Trucker