Niko

Nov 3, 2013

My blue nose pit has a beautiful grey coat with some out-of-this-world baby-blue eyes. Every load I do people offer money for my 3-1/2 month co-pilot.

Chris Carter | Owner-operator, StoneFace Logistical Specialist

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