Local Truck Driver Chris Trice Publishes Parenting Guide With Focus on Fathers and Sons

Chris Trice, a longtime CPC Logistics truck driver assigned to drive for John Deere in Smyrna, Tennessee, recently became a published author. His book, Raising Them Boys: A Survival Guide on the Journey to Excellence, is rooted in his experience raising two sons into successful young men.

Trice and his wife owned a trucking company before he joined CPC in 2004. Now approaching 2 million miles of safe truck driving with CPC, he remains committed to his community. He leads men’s and youth groups and speaks at workshops and summits on parenting while also making time for his family.

“As a truck driver, I have a lot of time for self-reflection,” Trice said. “I started by jotting down my thoughts and finished most writing and editing early in the morning on weekends.”

Trice distills years of parenting wisdom into a “SCORE” framework for parents to follow: Self-awareness, Communication, Organization, Respect and Execution. These pillars guide readers through the challenges and rewards of raising children with purpose and direction.

“This book is a way to get my foot in the door to help more people,” Trice said. “I’ve always thought, ‘If I am able to positively impact one person’s life, I have achieved my goal.’”

Key takeaways from his book include:

The power of parental presence. Fathers who are absent, inconsistent or uninvolved are detrimental to families. Presence means physical availability and emotional and spiritual engagement.

Know thyself to lead others. Children mirror what they see. If fathers don’t know who they are or take accountability, they can’t guide their sons.

Avoid conflicting words. Children watch more than they listen. Empty promises and contradiction between what fathers say and do damage trust.

Balance love with discipline. Overprotection can cripple a child’s development. Fathers must protect their children while also preparing them for independence.

Action starts with “I.” Each chapter ends with challenges for readers, encouraging men to stop blaming external factors and take initiative.

More than a parenting guide, Raising Them Boys is a heartfelt call to fathers to lead with purpose for stronger families and communities.

“You can change the world for the better,” Trice said. “You don’t have to have a bunch of academic degrees, licenses or credentials to be a good person.”