joe 'tom' yateley is an ex-convict. trying to leave his past behind,he decides to starts working for the hawlett trucking company,which transports gravel. it's an aggressive company,where speed is everything. doing too less runs in a day? you're out. red is the most experienced trucker,he can do 18 runs in a day. tom soon makes friends with lucy,the secretary,and gino,a ...