Trucking and the Economy-You CAN Make It

Sunday, January 18th, 2009 at 4:44 pm

We all know the struggles that the economy has brought upon the trucking industry. At present, nearly 40,000 trucking companies went under in 2008. Over 100,000 truck drivers found themselves without a job and only those companies where everyone pulls together toward the same goal will survive. In a time where everything is so fast and a “need it now” attitude, it’s good to sometimes consider those things that are really important.

Yesterday I was the guest speaker for a Safety Banquet for Pipeline Transportation out of Jacksonville, Florida. Although I spoke about the economy, trucking companies, truck driving jobs, trucking careers, and how to know if you are in a “good trucking company“, the most profound and impact filled part of the event FOR ME, was a video which was presented by the President of the company, Mark Anderson, a man who gives nothing less than 100% of himself. I would like to share this video with you today, and I hope it inspires you and opens your eyes to what you can do for yourself as well as others ( as it did me). During difficult times in life ( the economy included), we need to watch and see what can be accomplished when, passion, commitment, and belief become part of our daily equation.

Please Read before watching: You know that the Triathlon is the ultimate endurance sport event. Consisting of a 2.4 miles swim, a 112 mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile run … ALL DONE BACK TO BACK!

A son asked his father if he would compete in a triathlon with him. Even though his father had a heart condition, he loved his son so much, that he couldn’t say no. So, the father told him “yes”….and competed in the triathlon with his son.

Watch this profound video of the Triathlon event . . . it’s a little break from trucking, and that reminder . . . of those “more imporant things.”. This video has had over 9 million views. After watching, I think you will see the point I’m trying to make. Please feel free to leave your comments.

Allen & Donna Smith

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16 Comments

At 2009.01.19 02:02, Thomas Brown said:

WOW!! If you have a dry eye after watching the video I would suspect that you don’t have a heart!!

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At 2009.01.19 03:17, Susan Preston said:

What a beautiful story! It’s an inspiration to us all. Thank you for sharing!

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At 2009.01.19 04:11, Allen Smith said:

Hi Thomas: Great minds think alike! LOL … That is the exact same thing I said to Donna! thanks….Allen

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At 2009.01.19 04:12, Allen Smith said:

Hello Susan! I thought it was the best thing I’ve ever seen … thanks for the comment……Allen

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At 2009.01.19 08:18, Thierry Janin said:

my heart is gone a while ago…

thanks for everything Allen, your website is helping me a lot.
I’ll buy your e-books for sure !

oh and I’ll try to stay awake ’till your radio show starts, it will be about 4 a.m. here.

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At 2009.01.19 11:07, Samuel Allison said:

YES WE CAN achieve high expectations!

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At 2009.01.19 15:18, Jeff Fischer said:

If we all lived with the love of Christ in our heart and let it flow through us to everyone we met; what a different world this would be. Thanks for sharing God’s love through this video.

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At 2009.01.19 17:41, Randy said:

What an inspirational video. Made me definately cry. Best video I’ve seen in a long time. Thanks for sharing.

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At 2009.01.20 05:27, Rob Harrell said:

We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. Wonderful video. Loving father,doesn’t matter what his children are.This is so powerful and the way our father loves us also. God is Love!!

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At 2009.01.20 15:03, Allen Smith said:

Thanks to everyone for your comments. This is a great video…I watch it everyday…..glad we could help get this out to those who may have missed it…..Allen

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At 2009.01.20 21:59, Phyllis Federico said:

Hi Allen & Donna, WOW! I must admit it doesn’t take much to bring tears to my eyes, and this surely did, but you would have to be made of stone not to feel love in this video. Thanks for sharing it. Love to you both. Phyllis

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At 2009.01.20 22:51, Allen Smith said:

Hey, Phillis: Good to hear from you…glad you enjoyed the video….thanks for the comment….all our best – Allen & Donna

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At 2009.04.25 18:28, don osbon said:

Awesome message of CAN, but we must ask to recieve

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At 2010.01.22 17:37, Charles Estelle said:

That makes you stop and think about what is important
in your life right now.Thank you Allen.

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At 2010.03.11 15:00, Dr. Ethan Hagen said:

Allen, What a humbling thing to witness. And to think, I complain about getting up 15 minutes early to do some jumping jacks before helping get three perfectly healthy children ready for school in the morning. This post will change that. I really appreciate what you do here. Thank You

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- At 2010.03.11 16:29, Allen Smith said:
  
  Thanks everyone for the comments. Your comments always bring me back to this video and helps to jolt me back into reality and what is really important. thanks again … Allen
  
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