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several broken ribs and a collapsed lung. “I just felt like I was able to do a good thing that day and help someone out. It could have been much worse if I didn’t stop, so I’m glad I was there for that man that day,” Loflin said. On May 30, Burgoon, a driver for ABF Freight System, was dispatched from Louisville, Kentucky, to St. Louis on an ordinary run. But over the next few days, Burgoon traveled from St. Louis to Kansas City, then to Little Rock, Arkansas, and on to Memphis, Tennessee. Once he arrived in Memphis, he advised his dispatcher that he needed to stay an additional 12 hours in order to travel home. After finding a hotel for the evening, Burgoon asked the shuttle driver to drop him at a nearby Longhorn Steakhouse, as he decided to treat himself to a steak dinner. Once he was at the restaurant, rather than wait for a table, he asked a couple at the bar if the seat next to them was taken. “Well, it’s only for fun people,” the woman and her husband chuckled. Burgoon then quickly responded, “Well, then I should have two seats.” After ordering his meal, Burgoon and the couple chatted. “It can get pretty lonely on the road, so it was nice that evening to have some company for dinner,” he said. Suddenly, the man he’d been talking with stood up. Burgoon noticed he was quite a bit larger than him. The man was frantic, and Burgoon realized immediately the man was choking. “I said, ‘Are you OK?’ and the man just shook his head back and forth to signal no, he was not alright,” Burgoon said. Without a moment to spare, the driver quickly stood up and performed the Heimlich maneuver but was not successful. Burgoon tried again with no luck. At this point the restaurant manager saw what was happening and called 911. “I told the man to not use his stomach muscles, because I knew he had to try and relax for it to work,” Burgoon said. Then he tried one more time, picking the man up him off the ground, which dislodged a piece of steak from the man’s throat. After catching his breath, the man said: “Wow, I was about to pass out. You just saved my life.” Elated, the wife stood up as well and yelled: “This man just saved my husband’s life! We want to buy his dinner!” The manager came running over and said, “Oh no, WE are buying his dinner!” He then cancelled the call to 911. Burgoon and the couple sat and talked for a little while longer, then shook hands. “I told them I work for ABF Freight, and that I wasn’t supposed to be here that evening. But they told me that God needed me there that day,” he said. Burgoon is a dive master and is required to know CPR, the Heimlich maneuver, and other lifesaving techniques for his certification. “These life skills came in handy for sure that day,” he said. “I’m not a hero, I just helped a fellow citizen who needed it, and am glad I happened to be the one sitting there.” For their willingness to assist fellow citizens on the road, TCA has presented Sutherland, Clifford, Loflin and Burgoon a certificate, patch, lapel pin, and truck decals. Bison Transport, Epes Transport System LLC and ABF Freight System also received a certificate acknowledging their drivers as Highway Angels. EpicVue sponsors TCA’s Highway Angel program. Since the program’s inception in August 1997, hundreds of drivers have been recognized as Highway Angels for the exemplary kindness, courtesy and courage they have displayed while on the job. U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Speaker of the House Paul Ryan was on hand to light the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. On Thursday, December 6, the 2018 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, also known as “The People’s Tree,” was lit by Speaker of the House Paul Ryan in Washington, D.C. For the sixth year, the Truckload Carriers Association played a key role in the delivery of the tree, as TCA member company and 2018 Best Fleets to Drive For Small Carrier Category winner Central Oregon Truck Company transported the tree more than 3,000 miles. The 80-foot noble fir was cut and harvested November 2 in the Willamette National Forest in Oregon. In late November, TCA member companies Meritor, Inc. and MHC Kenworth, as well as Searcy Specialized, hosted whistle stops in their respective cities. During the whistle stops, thousands of people had the opportunity to sign the trailer banner, learn about the Willamette National Forest and participate in holiday-themed activities. The tree’s trip is summarized in photo form on Pages 38 and 39. To view all images from the tree lighting event, the dozens of whistle stops and the tree cutting ceremony, visit truckload.org/Flickr. TCA, VVMF Partnership The Truckload Carriers Association is continuing its partnership with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) for the fourth year. In 2015, TCA carrier members began hauling “The Wall That Heals,” an exhibit that includes a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile education center to communities nationwide. For this year’s tour, VVMF has selected Hoekstra Transportation LLC and the community of Bourbonnais, Illinois, as a sponsored stop. The mobile education unit and the wall will be available to view 24 hours a day, June 27-30 at Perry Farm. “We consider it a privilege to be chosen by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund as the local sponsor to present The Wall That Heals,” said Steve Hoekstra, Hoekstra Transporta- 44 TRUCKLOAD AUTHORITY | www.Truckload.org TCA 2018-19
Weigh. Pay. Get Going. 2019 will mark the fourth consecutive year TCA members will be transporting “The Wall That Heals.” tion LLC president. “It is an honor to bring this to Kankakee County and the surrounding area. We look forward to working with the community to present this significant memorial and use this event as a time for healing, honoring and educating.” To learn more about how to support the effort and transport the mobile education unit, or to view the full 2019 schedule, visit truckload.org/VVMF. TCA welcomes Thomas Robb The Truckload Carriers Association recently welcomed Tom Robb to its staff as associate director of education. He joins the TCA team with experience in both higher education and associations. Tom comes to TCA from the American Society of Addiction Medicine. He has also worked at the National Automobile Dealers Association. He’s also had contract roles for American Institutes for Research and Jesuit Worldwide Learning, based in Washington, D.C., as well as adjunct roles for West Hills Community College and Lassen Community College, both of which are based in California. After earning his B.A. in education from Fresno Pacific University in 2004, he went on to get a master’s degree in educational technology from Boise State University in 2011. In addition to his professional experience, Tom enjoys fishing with his son and spending time at with his daughter at gymnastics. He has two adult daughters, both of whom recently completed college, and he volunteers at his children’s school, where his wife works as the lead special education teacher. Time is money, and your drivers need to make every minute count. The Weigh My Truck app is the fastest way to weigh. It’s a game changer that streamlines the weighing process and payment all from a mobile device. Find out how to add more driving time back into your drivers’ day. 1-877-CAT-SCALE (228-7225) catscale.com | weighmytruck.com TCA welcomes Thomas Robb to its staff. Now accepting: www.Truckload.org | TRUCKLOAD AUTHORITY 45
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