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it's imperative their loads are aero- dynamic and light if possible. "Part of watching our expenses is watching what we are hauling – we can pull an empty shipping container, and it's like pulling a parachute, but we can put a heavy object on the trailer, like building sup- plies, and we get better mileage because it works better with the flatbed," Tom says. Portray professionalism "We watch drivers at truck- stops throw out entire bags of trash or use the bathroom right beside their trucks without a care in the world," Karen says. They, however, have made it a habit to pick up the litter in front of the culprit and dispose of it. "We are hoping it makes drivers think twice – cur- ing one trucker at a time," Tom says. "Actions like that are representative of his or her company." Chris Meusy, owner of Fast Way Transport, has worked with the team for many years and admires the personality and professionalism they bring to driving. "It's a tough market to be in, overrun with people that want TOM & KAREN MOORE 1942: Tom was born in Los Angeles 1961: Karen Simpson was born in Bakersfield, Calif. 1999: Tom and Karen marry 2001: Team gets CDLs 2001: Bought first truck and current truck – 1999 International 9400 Tom & Karen Moore are finalists for the 2012 Owner-Operator of the Year award, which is sponsored by Overdrive and the Truckload Carriers Association. The winner will be announced at TCA's annual convention, March 3-6, 2013, in Las Vegas. December 2012 | Overdrive | 31 to break the law and cut corners," Meusy says. "The Moores have a love for what trucking should be and hopefully will be someday." Enjoy the job "We can't think of anything else we want to do, because we get to spend every day together on an adventure, instead of separately in an office," Karen says. Tom agreed that it's definitely an adven- ture, and the payoff is worth the work. "It's a hard job, but once it's over, you feel like a million dollars," Karen said. "You get adrenaline highs – and we're all about adrenaline highs." Text INFO to 205-289-3555 or visit www.ovdinfo.com