51 Years of Experience and a Safety Message Worth Sharing

CPC driver Steve Smith recently had an opportunity to share his experience and perspective with a sizable trucking audience through an interview with Chris Kuna Drive.

Steve, who is assigned to John Deere in Regina, Saskatchewan, was interviewed during the truck show in Walcott, Iowa. Portions of the conversation were subsequently shared across the Chris Kuna Drive social media channels.

Chris Kuna is the founder and host of CK Drive, a transportation media platform featuring candid conversations with the people who keep transportation moving. His videos reach a combined social media audience of more than 1 million people across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn. Individual Chris Kuna Drive interviews have generated millions of views, giving professional drivers a highly visible platform from which to share their experiences.

During his interview, Steve discussed his career spanning 51 years and the considerable changes he has witnessed in trucking. He spoke about adapting to new technology, the challenges drivers encounter on today’s roads and the reasons he continues to enjoy the profession.

Most importantly, Steve delivered a direct and practical message about safety that reflects the kind of sound judgment CPC expects from its professional drivers. Safety is not demonstrated by taking unnecessary chances. It is demonstrated by recognizing risk, making a responsible decision and ensuring that the driver, the equipment and everyone sharing the road arrive safely.

Throughout the interview, Steve represented CPC and John Deere with professionalism, experience and respect for the responsibilities that come with operating a commercial vehicle. His calm, straightforward perspective offered viewers an excellent example of what it means to be a seasoned professional driver.

We commend Steve for representing CPC so well and thank him for sharing an important safety message with drivers throughout North America. After 51 years behind the wheel, his experience carries considerable weight, and his advice is worth remembering.