After the unexpected passing of an Iowa farmer, 40 tractor-trailers and other equipment were leveraged to bring in the harvest of a 550-acre farm in one day.
Paul Baker died at 66 with his fields poised for harvest. That’s when dozens of farmers and CDL holders volunteered their time and efforts to support the family-run operation. The group employed 18 combines, 20 grain carts, and tractor-trailers to bring in the crops.
“The small town community, you can’t beat it. You can’t beat the generosity and the example that every single one of these people who came out today, the example they’re setting for their children, for their children’s children. Because this is how a community comes together, and it’s just what life is all about,” Baker’s daughter, Meredith Wulf, reportedly said.
Truck Historical Society Inducts 2022 Class
American Truck Historical Society recently inducted five trailblazers into the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame in Kansas City.
“For too long trucking professionals have been receiving prestigious awards, only to then be forgotten,” Hall of Fame director Laurence Gration reportedly said. “The ATIL Hall of Fame will allow proper recognition to continue and expand the awareness of the excellent work trucking professionals do as they contribute daily to our society.”
Its 2022 Hall of Fame class includes Earl and Lillian Congdon, founders of Old Dominion Freight Line; Leland James, founder of Freightliner Trucks; as well as Bill and Carolyn Moon, founders of the Iowa 80 Group.
“(American Truck Historical Society) is pleased to welcome back past inductee recipient and ATHS Visionary Partner, Cummins; and past inductee and radio trucking great Dave Nemo, who will be the Master of Ceremony,” Hall of Fame chair Tom Mullen reportedly said. “We hope to continue to grow this event each year. There is no better way to honor the trucking industry than by celebrating professional drivers and trucking industry leaders.”
Progressive Insurance Awards Veteran a Freightliner
As part of its 10th annual Keys to Progress program, Progressive Insurance gifted Lt. Col. James C. “JC” Rose a new 2019 Freightliner and $50,000 to invest in a business venture.
The Kathleen, Georgia, resident was reportedly nominated by the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund. Rose transports freight for Prime Inc. The 30-year U.S. Marine Corps veteran reportedly plans to start his own fleet and employ former members of the military.
“I was humbled and honored to even be asked to apply for Keys to Progress, and now that I know I’ll be receiving this truck and unbelievable care package, I’m more dedicated than ever to building a fleet and starting my own trucking business,” Rose reportedly said. “I hope to hire many of the veterans I’ve met over the years who are struggling in their transition to civilian life.”
Sources: ccjdigital.com, atihalloffame.com, kcci.com
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