Eric Burdon and the Animals:

[George McGovern]

6. Thank You. I like your last sentence. Not long ago I happened upon your latest

update re: your trucking business and your granddaughter.

For her to take on your business sounds like a dream come true for you both. My brother drove for years as owner/operator. He was successful, until he contracted to drive for FedEx. He hired three drivers. It was all working out. Keith paid his employees well, great benefits, treated them with respect.
And they loved working for him.

I have never understood what happened, but subsequently Keith complained that FedEx "screwed him". He had to settle financially and lay off all his drivers. Broke his heart. His entire time on the road no accidents. Perfect
record.

Had to dissolve his business. He has just turned 70. Retired. But everything has worked out. Through contacts in his small Connecticut town Keith hooked up with a local construction business. He's been using his driving skills on an old Mack dumptruck to haul materiel to and from job sites all day long.

Job's seasonal, so he's collecting unemployment. He told me that it's the best job he's ever had. No rush, no hurry, the company loves his attitude and dependability. I'm happy for him.

I fervently hope things work out well for your "co-pilot". I hope your trucking business has been rewarding and that she'll carry on the tradition.