On April 25, an Illinois State Trooper noticed a grain hauler’s safe and professional driving and wrote about the encounter in a lengthy Facebook post.
She wrote:
“Dear Grain Hauler,
I saw you on Route 47 headed south. You were taking your time, obeying the speed limit. I kept my distance behind you. I followed you for probably 20 miles or more, watching your driving behavior.
I wondered if you were loaded or empty. If you were headed to the elevator or back to the farm. I didn’t run your plate. I didn’t want to pass you as there were so many no passing zones and intersections. We drove through several small towns. I couldn’t even see what trucking company you were. Continue reading