During my time off over the holidays, I had time to reflect on a special lady many drivers knew years ago. Her CB handle was “Pot of Gold.” She would assist drivers over the airwaves with questions on a particular area or if someone needed directions. Drivers would find her on the main CB channel “19.” If they needed her help, she would request to meet them over at another channel in order to leave the main channel open to maintain proper CB etiquette. “Pot of Gold” was located in the Lancaster, PA area. She was always pleasant and helpful when drivers needed assistance on the road. I remember hearing and listening to her many years ago. She was known by many as an “angel of the airwaves.” She would even call shippers to get an address for a driver.
I often wonder if she is still over the airwaves. It’s not often that I get through Pennsylvania any more. Has anyone heard of her or do you know if she is still on the CB helping drivers?
I would like to know if there are any drivers who know of anyone in another state or location who assists/helps like “Pot of God?” Before cell phones, GPS and other new technology for communication… she was a huge help to many drivers. I want to thank her for her service to the community all those years ago.

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Henry Albert

Henry Albert is the owner of Albert Transport, Inc., based in Statesville, NC. Before participating in the "Slice of Life" program, Albert drove a 2001 Freightliner Century Class S/Tâ„¢, and will use his Cascadia for general freight and a dry van trailer. Albert, who has been a trucker since 1983, was recognized by Overdrive as its 2007 Trucker of the Year.

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I remember those days too; before cell phones and GPS's. Heck, that wasn't long ago. "Break 1-9 for some local" and some angel of the airwaves would usually come back, " go ahead local." With the widespread use of technology now, these angels have retired I suspect. I was just reminiscing recently about how I enjoyed working nights in the winter time and could pick up AM radio stations from the entire eastern half of the country. That beat satellite programming any day.

January 12, 2013 16:26:09 PM