THE TRUE PASSION OF
TOWING
BY: SHAWN MICHAUD
What does it mean to be a tow
truck operator? To most it is a job, a steady paycheck, a way to keep food on
the table. Then for the rare few it is something so much more. It’s a passion, it’s a lifestyle. I am now an almost 3 year veteran to this amazing
industry and have come to realize so much. Although most people may see us as
nothing more than a dirty, sweaty, sometimes smelly man or woman, that comes
out when they need a tire changed or forgot to stop at the last service station
for fuel. We as an industry have come to show them that we are so much more
than that. We are the rare breed that
will pick up the phone no matter the time or weather conditions to head out and
risk our lives walking a thin line
to help a complete stranger in need, for very little reward. We do not do it for the thank you’s or the god
bless’s. We do it to help a fellow human being when they have nowhere else to
turn. That is what it means to be a true operator. When the risk is high and the reward is low we will still put it all
on the line to help our fellow man no matter the circumstances.
Any of my TOW
BROTHERS reading this can relate. How many times have you gotten up in the
middle of the night in the rain or snow, fired up your truck and headed out to
help a stranded motorist? Leaving behind your family, your warm bed, even your sanity. To wander out on that
highway, praying and hoping that the next car to pass you will give you the
courtesy, and respect to move over
and slow down. Can you honestly say
that you did it for the money? If you answered no, Congratulations you are a TRUE OPERATOR and we in the brotherhood salute you.
There is no doubt in my mind that
even true operators have moments of weakness. Moments where they question their
decision to keep on trucking, moments
where the temptation of a nice Monday-Friday job would keep food on the table
and leave us much more stress-free. To those of you feelings this way I ask you
to remember these words “I chose this life”. You chose to help people in their
time of need, you chose to risk it all to make someone’s day. You chose to be a
TRUE OPERATOR!
well said its money but money is not everything,its nice to be able to assist your fellow men and woman in their time of need some do really appreciate it, some do not.As for myself being a tow truck operator i makes me proud to know i have helped someone out.God bless every tow truck operator out there,be safe go home to the ones you love and love you
ReplyDeleteI've been a tow operator for a little more than a year, after being a mortgage broker for 15yrs and this job is Not about the money.As much as I hate the late night calls, the drive home after makes the task worthwhile. The simple fact is, being the person responsible to aid another person during a vulnerable time, is rewarding. Bottom line.
ReplyDeleteI've been a tow operator for a little more than a year, after being a mortgage broker for 15yrs and this job is Not about the money.As much as I hate the late night calls, the drive home after makes the task worthwhile. The simple fact is, being the person responsible to aid another person during a vulnerable time, is rewarding. Bottom line.
ReplyDeleteThank you both for your input on the subject. I'm glad to see there is so many great operators around.
ReplyDeleteThat is great man I've been towing for 13+ years the last paragraph sums it up whole..... be safe out there brother.
ReplyDeleteThat is great man I've been towing for 13+ years the last paragraph sums it up whole..... be safe out there brother.
ReplyDeleteFor those of us on percentage when you do the math we generally make minimum wage or less with the hours we put in. I love meeting the people and making there day a little better.
ReplyDeleteFor those of us on percentage when you do the math we generally make minimum wage or less with the hours we put in. I love meeting the people and making there day a little better.
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