Trucker honored for driving 9 million miles without accident

A long-haul trucker was honored for his safety record, driving 9 million miles without an accident.

Barry Queebodeaux started working as a trucker 34 years ago, WLBT reported.

"I just pay attention to all my surroundings, I am always observing everything around me," Queebodeaux told WLBT. "I have to make sure to watch out for other people because you never know what they are thinking."

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