On a routine haul from Auburndale, Florida, to Fort Meyers, Florida, Love’s Gemini Motor Transport driver Jon Green was stopped at a traffic light when he saw a car crash.

“I noticed the vehicle catching fire and saw a silhouette inside. I grabbed my fire extinguisher, which we keep in our vehicles as part of safety protocols, and tried to put it out. But the fire came back with a vengeance,” he said. Jon reached into the burning vehicle and pulled the badly injured driver out.

“As an army veteran who served in Iraq, I’m very familiar with the ‘flight, fight or freeze’ responses. There was no hesitation in my mind to jump in and help,” he said.

“At the time, I didn’t think about the fact that I could have been harmed trying to save him,” he continued. “It hit me later on, thinking about the fact that I have a family waiting for me to come home—but so did he.” Jon has stayed in touch with the victim’s father, who keeps him updated on his son’s recovery.

Why he loves working as a fuel driver

Gemini provides the fuel for Love’s locations and helps keep America moving. Knowing that each delivery I make is a part of that is very fulfilling. A great part of working for Gemini is that overall, my schedule is consistent. I wake up every morning, help get my five children ready for school, and get my truck ready for my drive—which can range from 200 to 400 miles per day across most of Florida, southern Georgia and southern South Carolina.

The unique aspects of hauling fuel in Florida

Most terminals are right along the coast of Florida, where hurricanes frequently hit. Hauling fuel during tropical storms or hurricanes can be stressful, but I enjoy when opportunities present themselves to help in ways outside of my typical responsibilities. Everyone is so kind during those times of need, and people are extremely grateful for the work fuel haulers do.

What he finds most fulfilling about his job

Each day, I get to be on the road, travel, meet new people and complete meaningful deliveries. I really enjoy being able to take care of people. I enjoy meeting people in the towns where I stop and forming bonds with other drivers in the profession. The fuel industry is smaller than others, so when I am able to meet others in the profession, it’s fun to share stories and have a sense of camaraderie.