Orlanda Chieratto

Mar 29, 2013

I should be selected because I LOVE what I do! I’m passionate about what I do and not very many people can say that about themselves, not even my friends and family. I’ve gone through some tough situations while on the road, but my passion for it combined with my strong faith in the Almighty is what keeps me going. I am a 60 year old single mom, grandmother, great-grandmother and an owner operator who’s been in the trucking business now for 9 years now. I am respected, admired, encouraged and loved by family and friends every day. I can’t complain, I am living the DREAM, my dream!

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