David “Doc” Meola was the senior producer, programming coordinator, and also an on-air host of American Patriot Radio. The programs he hosted covered the spectrum from political commentary to consumer protection and even children’s adventure programming. During an episode of I Love My Tools The Radio Show (hosted by America’s Blind Tradesman, Mike Dezinno), David took off his producer’s hat and shared his own journey in the trades. David’s first adventure in the blue-collar world was driving a wrecker on the interstates of New Jersey as a young adult. He responded to everything from motorists who ran out of gas to off-road, rollover wrecks. As time went on, trucking got into his blood and the big rigs were calling him. After paying his dues behind the wheel, David wanted to share his love of trucking and became a CDL instructor for NY, NJ, and PA. David’s story goes to show the trades aren’t a bad place to start and they’ll lead you places you never imagined you could go!