10-4 Magazine March 2022

10-4 Magazine / March 2022 29 him and wanted to be like him – he was a great teacher who let his kids do and be what they wanted – and her brother because he is very particular and a perfectionist. It may have looked like she was in competition with her brother, but Debbie looked up to him and wanted to be as good as he was. Unfortunately, after several medical issues, Debbie lost her father on August 3, 2015. I met Debbie for the first time at the 2019 ATHS National Convention in Reno, NV and we just clicked. She has become a great friend of mine and through that, I learned, just like all my other articles, she deserved to have her story told. We photographed the truck in one day and were fortunate that there was still just enough green left and a little fall colors to make each photo look amazing. I was also able to get photos of Debbie loading as I was able to ride along with her. It was originally going to be a “quick” loading process, but y’all know how trucking is. The quick went from loading around noon to not arriving back in Fargo until 11:00 PM. Special thanks from Debbie to her mom, Karen, because she is always there for her in some way, shape or form, whether during good or bad times. Thanks to Heritage Transport that is a company full of individuals who have helped her through hard times, continues to be supportive, never gave up on her, and continues to believe in her potential. Thanks also to the friends who have been there for her, helped her, and showed support along the way. Lastly, thanks to Wallworks in Fargo, ND for always taking good care of the truck when it is in for service or repairs. Big thanks to Debbie for the time we had hanging out in North Dakota, all of the laughs and, most of all, the continued friendship. This was my first trip to the state, as none of my travels had ever taken me through there. Some of us have a kept desire to go trucking, while others, like Debbie Setter, who was destined to drive, go out and make it a reality. As always, to all the drivers out there doing the deal, truck safe. n