Shawn McDermott

Apr 17, 2020

Shawn McDermott
Company driver, J&R Schugel

The song reminds me of growing up always wanting to be a trucker, only to have been hurt by some woman who didn’t approve of my goals. “Downbound Train” has always been my favorite Bruce Springsteen song.

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