KyTrucking.net 15 if there wasn’t. For some reason, that saying has stuck with me through the years, and I’ve made that very same statement when talking about a tight spot or questionable parking space. Well, with this driving experience, I think it has come to be. On the subject of “driving in general,” I hope you will allow me a small indulgence of a paragraph to thank the person that taught me how to drive. That person would be my dad, who turned 80 in October. Dad is responsible for turning me into a car guy, and all that implies, of which I am certainly proud. My first stint at driving something with a gas engine was at age six. Dad built me a go-cart with a Briggs-Stratton engine, and the cart was maroon. To put my excitement in perspective, imagine yourself winning a brand-new Peterbilt! My very first lap in the yard included a helmet for safety and a fence post. As I neared the fence, I got confused about the gas pedal and the brake. I hit the fence post and didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. I quickly figured out which pedal was which, and I was off to the races. My grandmother was certain that dad had provided me with a vehicle that would bring certain death. Her words: “You’re going to kill that baby!” Luckily, I survived and lived to tell the tale some 45 years later. I just wanted to say, “Thanks, Dad!” for teaching me how to drive. Back behind the wheel of the big trucks, all said equipment displayed at the conference remained damage free, as did the carpet tiles. I must admit, it was fun to say I drove a big truck inside a ballroom. Again, something I most certainly would never accomplish at my former occupation, not to mention that not every truck driver can attest. I want to thank all the vendors for providing the equipment, and a big shout out to both David Proctor for his guidance and Rick Taylor for having the confidence to turn me loose in a big truck in such a confined space. You really could drive a tractor-trailer through there! Until next time, “From Under the Truck to Behind the Wheel!” MATCHED DIAMETER AcuTread® tires are cured in a segmented mold which produces a fixed diameter every time — just like new tires. Each tire — regardless of brand — is within 1/32” in diameter. This important feature allows even distribution of load extending mileage and reducing heat build-up. A simple tread depth measurement is all that is required to match AcuTread® retreading tires in dual wheel positions.
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