Safety in Safe Havens

04/17/2011

I just made and uploaded a video, "Truck Stop Safety" as a safety message, but also as a tribute to my dear friend, Judy, who was struck and killed by a hit and run trucker at the Love's Truck stop on Feb 8th. Feel free to share this! We need to get a strong message out and improve safety at our "safe haven's".

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I started driving professionally in 1979, driving a full size school bus. In those days, we did not need an air brake endorsement, and the license was called "bus 1". I have also driven handicapped and wheelchair, special needs, senior citizens, and was given two mayors awards/citations from two different mayors in Woodbridge Township, NJ.
Years ago, I hosted a popular cable TV program, and won a Cable "Ace" award for breaking the record for the most viewers on a single show. I was a singer/songwriter, performer. You can see my old shows at www.christystv.com I have also driven step van...you know, like the ones that you see UPS drive. I became a T/T driver in 1996 when I became homeless due to an abusive marriege. I lived in the truck for about 9 months until I could get my life back in order.
I have worn many hats, sort of a "Jill of all Trades", master of none! lol! I blazed a trail back in the mid-80's when I became a 'hard-hat', working on crews of men, doing everything from pipe fitting, welding, torching, carpentry, basically an assistant millwright.
I had to work three times as hard to prove I was as good as the men, but I earned their respect.
I have been to hell and back more times than I can count, and I got my 'handle' of Katwoman cause I keep landing on my feet. lol! It's getting a little harder to do anymore, this kittiy is getting a little tired of the curve balls.

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