He receives his calling and knows what he is meant to do.
It's rarely convenient.
He's often guided by the lights of his own vehicle on the way through the darkness of early morning to help the stranded person.
He doesn't care what caused the accident or why. It's not his place. He bares witness and acknowledges the truth -often making note to hand over if needed to those who want to understand what happened. But whether it's the person's vehicle at fault, the one who's been hit, or if it was a mutual accident: He focuses on repairing the damage done.
The person if stranded -with no need for an ambulance -is invited into the truck with him and is escorted back to the safety of his business. The damaged vehicle is taken in, assessed, and he very calmly goes over the extent of the wreckage with the owner -offering coffee.
For tow truck drivers in small towns in particular, it is also very common to Know the person. They can offer condolences and tend to take more into account the financial standing of the person and the circumstances around their livelihood. If the tow truck driver owns the business, in some instances he'll lower the price or even waive it depending on the person and what they might be struggling with.
In kind, most people Know the tow truck driver. They pass by him going down the street and say, "Hi Dean! How're things at home?" He's known as the kind of person who would give the shirt off his back to a stranger.
Dependable.
A person who's there for people in need.
This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
ReplyDelete