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ISSUE 18, January 2010 PONEWS Box 400, Plover, WI 54467 • 888.464.9482 • WomenInTrucking.org What does not destroy me, makes me strong! Friedrich Nietzsche, a 19th century phi- bers left behind losopher, once said, “What does not five children, (ages destroy me, makes me strong.” Karin 18 months to nine Lee-Fournier exemplifies that attitude years) who Jean as President/CEO of Badger Trailer & and Gordon then Equipment Corp. in Franksville, Wis- adopted. consin. Despite the economic condi- Gordon Lee tions affecting the trucking industry, assumed the lead- Lee-Fournier constructed a new 17,500 ership of the com- square foot facility near Interstate 94, pany in 1981, when where she hopes to attract business from founder L. E. Lub- drivers traveling between Chicago and bers passed away. Green Bay. Jean Lee continues “We hit a point in our business to retain majority where either we shrivel up or we go for ownership of the (l-r): Karin Lee-Fournier, President, Paulo our Regional Director everything,” said Lee-Fournier, who is business, but the from Thermo King, Jean Lee, Owner, and Ann Lee (Karin’s sister) the third generation in her family to head remainder is split the company founded by her grandfa- between Lee-Fournier and her siblings, and repairs on all makes and models of ther in 1916. She is looking toward the Ann Lee and Brien Lee. semi-trailers and small special purpose future with a renewed strength from the Karin Lee-Fourner plans to regain trailers. adversity she has overcome. prominence in the industry with the help Badger has a full service parts de- In 2002, Lee-Fournier assumed the of her General Manager, Wayne Perrins, partment that sells repair parts and com- role of President when her father, Gor- who joined Badger Trailer & Equipment ponents for all Thermo King equipment, don Lee, began undergoing a series of Corp. in 2006 after leaving an Atlanta Carrier equipment, and for all models of surgeries to relieve the osteoarthritis pain based Thermo King facility. “The expan- semi-trailers such as brake parts, body in his spine. Lee-Fournier’s mother, Jean, sion is only one arm of a multi-faceted parts, electrical system components, focused her energy on her husband’s strategy to turn Badger around,” Per- and other necessary repair parts for the health at the time, but later became a role rins said. His goals include adding re- trucking industry. model for her daughter after Gordon’s pair services for Tri Pac auxiliary power Karin Lee-Fournier has emerged death in 2005. units and providing mobile vehicles for from adversity and has become stronger, “As my dad became older and on-site maintenance for refrigeration and and is a role model for all women in the weaker, she became stronger and more trailer equipment with a focus on a qual- trucking industry. Support her and her involved with the decisions and the di- ity customer experience. expansion by stopping at Badger Trailer rections we were going,” Lee-Fournier They also have a satellite location in & Equipment in Franksville, Wisconsin said. “Now I rely on my mom a lot. There Sheboygan County that provides in-shop and tell her you’re a member of Women were times I was nervous and not sure I and mobile on-site major services for all In Trucking. wanted to go through with this. She re- product lines associated with refrigera- Women In Trucking members receive

ally encouraged me,“ she added. “So, tion and semi-trailer repair. Badger is a discount for repairs at Badger Trailer. a Call Wayne Perrins at (262) 835-9901 we’re in it, and there’s no turning back.” the authorized dealer for Thermo King Jean Lee was no stranger to adver- in southeast Wisconsin and sells, ser- for details. Visit their website for Visit their website for more informa- sity herself, as she and Gordon had be- vices and repairs all makes and models more information: come involved in the family business of Thermo King products and services badgertrailerequip.com. tion: badgertrailerequip.com. suddenly when her brother, Bob Lubbers and repairs all makes and models of and his wife Betty were killed in a plane Carrier refrigeration systems for trucks crash on their way to a Thermo King and semi-trailers. They perform DOT dealer’s event in Japan in 1966. The Lub- inspections, and perform all services SALUTE Anne Ferro to speak at WIT’s “Salute to the Women Behind the Wheel”

Anne Ferro will be the featured thrive in a male dominated envi- achieve a new record for the larg- speaker at the Women In Trucking ronment,” Voie added. est gathering of female professional Association’s “Salute to the Wom- “I am pleased to join Women In drivers. en Behind the Wheel,” to be held Trucking to celebrate the outstand- The event, in the upstairs con- March 27, 2010 at the Mid-America ing accomplishments of profession- ference rooms at the Kentucky Ex- Trucking Show in Louisville, KY al female truck drivers. As more position center, will include live (truckingshow.com). The “Salute women pursue careers behind the music by Rob Anthony (rob-an- to the Women Behind the Wheel” wheel, they continue to break bar- thonymusic.com) and Highway Fe- advances one of the missions of the riers and reinforce the fundamental ver’s Terry Wooley (terrywooley. association, which is to celebrate standards of motor carrier safety com). Lisa Kelly of Ice Road Truck- success. Ms. Ferro will help present – professionalism, safe driving ers has also been invited. safe driving awards to drivers who skills, and work-life balance,” said have reached significant milestones FMCSA Administrator Anne Fer- Sponsorship Opportunities in their carriers. ro. “This important event shines a The “Salute to the Women Be- well-deserved spotlight on the vital hind the Wheel” will be the first contributions that women in truck- event of its kind to honor female ing make everyday to our commu- drivers. nities and our nation.” Daimler Trucks North America Any female professional driver (Daimler.com), Frito-Lay (Frito- and immediate family are invited lay.com), Walmart (Walmart.com) and are not required to be a mem- and have committed to Gold Level ber of Women In Trucking. Please sponsorship of the event. register at Salute2Women.com Bronze Level sponsors are prior to the event. All members of Owner Operator DIRECT and Mc- Women In Trucking are also invit- Griff, Seibels, & Williams, Inc. ed to participate in the celebration Copper Level sponsors are Pitt (and must also register) and are Ohio Express, Badger Trailer & encouraged to join us in honoring Equipment Corp., and J. J. Keller & these professional drivers. There Associates, Inc. are already over 160 who have pre- Nickel Level sponsors include registered! Roadside Medical Clinic, Pepsi Bot- Anne Ferro, Administrator, FMCSA Each female driver will receive tling Group, and YRC Worldwide. a complimentary t-shirt along with Your company can be a part Ferro is the newly confirmed Ad- a bag with gift items and offers of this event, too. Consider one of ministrator of the Federal Motor from our corporate members. And the sponsorship opportunities. Do- Carrier Safety Administration and look for our signature chocolate ing so will enhance your company the first woman to hold this posi- fountain (along with snacks and image with professional female tion. “Anne is one of our most vis- beverages). drivers. Increase your brand rec- ible women in the trucking indus- At 1:00 pm (central time) female ognition and improve your sales try,” said Ellen Voie, President/ drivers will gather for a group pho- through positive association with CEO of Women In Trucking. “We to in their red “Salute to the Women Women In Trucking. Contact Ellen are thrilled to have her address our Behind the Wheel” t-shirts. Guin- Voie (Ellen@WomenInTrucking. members and help us honor these ness World Records says it will re- org) for more information on spon- female professional drivers who quire at least 417 female drivers to sorship of the event. Support Our Partners & Corporate Members

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American Defense Lawyers Safety Compliance Professionals Midwest Specialized Transportation, Inc. American Truck Historical Society Sentry Insurance Morgan Sales Associates American Trucking Associations, Inc. Specialty Risk, Inc. MSA Delivery Service Apex Capital LP Star Scientific, Inc. Normandin Transportation Services Inc. ATW Foundation Target Media Partners (TMP) Trucking Division Northstar Foodservice Australian Outback Collection Texans Insurance Group O&S Trucking, Inc. Avalon Risk Management, Inc. The Trucker Penske Logistics Byrne Financial Services, LLC Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau Pepsi Bottling Group Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council ThoughtDrivers Pitt Ohio Express CareersInGear.com TransCore, Inc. Proud 2 Haul, Inc. Transport Women Australia Ltd Roehl Transport CGM Security Solutions, Inc. A FL Corp. D.C. Book Company Transportation Leadership Services Schneider National, Inc. 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Women in the Trucking Industry This Opinion piece appears in the Jan. 11 sume that the woman greeting us at the table woman leaders: Anne Ferro, for- print edition of Transport Topics. dealership is qualified to sell a Class 8 mer president of the Maryland Motor By Ellen Voie tractor. When a woman is named CEO Truck Association, was nominated by A friend once told me to “lead of a major fleet, it’s still newsworthy President Obama and confirmed by from a position of strength.” This help- simply because she’s a woman. the Senate to lead the Federal Motor ful piece of advice is a reminder that Every woman who has chosen a Carrier Safety Administration. Before people don’t want to follow negativity career in the trucking industry has had taking her post with MMTA, Ferro was — especially in these turbulent times. to establish her credibility as a leader. Maryland motor vehicle administrator. They want leaders who can offer them She’s had to counter resistance because Deborah A.P. Hersman was sworn something positive. she’s “disturbed the equilibrium.” in as chairwoman of the National The late Edwin Friedman, who was However, she is leading from a posi- Transportation Safety Board — the 12th both a rabbi and a leadership consultant, tion of strength. person to hold that post. once defined leadership as “a capacity to Often, the resistance women leaders Barbara Windsor, president and define oneself to others in a way that clari- encounter is from those who see them- CEO of Hahn Transportation, New fies and expands a vision of the future.” selves as victims — not just men, but Market, Md., will become chair of At Women in Trucking, we are fo- other women as well. They feel “picked American Trucking Associations this cusing our efforts on making the truck- on” by co-workers, the boss, or the en- year. When she takes office in the fall of ing industry a better environment both tire company, and instead of viewing 2010, she will be the first woman to lead for women and for men. We know that the situation as a challenge, they blame the organization in its 77-year history. even in 2010, there are lingering rem- others and refuse to accept any respon- More and more state association nants of a historically male-dominated sibility. Feeling powerless, they try to executives are women leading organi- profession — including some “old- tim- build themselves up by tearing down zations whose board members are pre- ers” who still resist change. Our goal is those whose positive vision they envy. dominantly men. In 2009, 11 state truck- to help them envision a future that in- In such a situation, leaders must ing associations were led by women. cludes more women behind the wheel, rely on their own emotional well-being As we quietly move into more under the hood, and in the executive of- and understand that their actions will visible roles of authority, women will fice. To do that, we must clarify that ideal not always bring praise and acceptance. bring positive change into the trucking and present a positive reason for change. As Friedman put it, “Sure, leaders industry. Ferro, Windsor, Hersman and Although change will come slowly, would like to be liked, but they don’t others are leading us into the future and some will balk at it, as Friedman need to be liked.” A true leader stays from a position of strength. noted, “Resistance is part of the process focused on the vision and moves to- As a popular T-shirt proclaims, of leadership and often elicits negative ward that end. Those who challenge “Lead, follow, or get out of the way.” reactions at first.” that progress prefer to remain victims We realize that an entire industry the and never will contribute to positive size of trucking cannot adapt to change change unless they can overcome their as easily as one company or one voca- negativity. tion. As Friedman taught, “Tremendous I appreciate the sentiments of the energy is needed to tip a system out of late Paul Newman, who once said, equilibrium,” and change cannot occur “If you don’t have enemies, you don’t without “disturbing the homeostasis.” have character.” However, once people start sharing Friedman taught leaders not to be- a vision, the momentum is advanced come emotionally affected by those who and a tipping point is reached. That’s disagree with or criticize their actions. when real change can occur. When members of a group constantly Our vision includes a more driver- try to coerce others into disagreeing friendly environment with equal repre- with the leader, he said, the detractors’ sentation from both sexes. Respect for actions are defined as “reptilian func- one another as professionals will be the tioning,” i.e., drawing on the brain’s basis for this new attitude. Our mem- most primitive impulses for survival. bers have earned their place as truck- The characteristics of a leader in- ing professionals but often are viewed clude the ability to remain emotionally WIT member Cindy Stowe, the as less competent than their male peers. unaffected by those who choose to resist. trucker who coordinated Even as we move further into the As women in the trucking industry, we Convoy for A Cure USA, 21st century, we are still surprised can lead through a position of strength said next year’s event at Carl’s when the person in coveralls who and avoid becoming victims by focusing Corner will have an award slides out from under the vehicle is a on the future instead of the past. for best decorated truck. woman. Nor do we automatically as- Trucking currently has some no- Roberson’s Rolling Classroom Nine year old Payton’s classroom is being on the road with her parents, smaller than most, but the view is she is not interested in becoming a exceptional and the teachers truly professional driver when she grows care about her progress. In the cab up. “I want to be a forensic scientist of a truck, Payton is home-schooled and earn enough money to buy a by her parents, Audra and Donnie horse farm.” Roberson who are both profession- Payton is already starting a ca- al drivers. Audra is also a member reer as a performing artist. Her dad of Women In Trucking Association. is a singer /songwriter and already Payton gets real life examples recorded two albums (myspace. to help her learn math, which is her com/donnieroberson). Payton favorite subject. She helps calcu- joined him as a backup singer on late mileage while learning how to his new single,“Honky Tonk Truck read an atlas. She’s also becoming Driving Cowboy.” Donnie was one familiar with road signs and how of the finalists in the Trucker Talent to maneuver through the interstate competition at Big Rig Truck Expo system. in Tulsa. Payton accompanied him Donnie Roberson has been a Parents and drivers Audra and Donnie at the event. professional driver for the past Roberson home-school their daughter When Payton is not studying Payton in the truck sixteen years, and this year Audra or singing, she’s dreaming of a big decided to join him. She earned her face requirement such as in-house ranch where she can train horses CDL at Central Alabama Commu- meetings. and maybe sing a song or two with nity College and was allowed to Although the Robersons see her dad. For now, she’s focusing on be trained by Donnie at their cur- many children on the road during completing her classes and keeping rent carrier. “When we asked if we the summer vacation months, they her grades up while being home- could home-school our daughter, haven’t met anyone else home- schooled on the road. the company agreed to let us bring schooling their children in the truck. her in the truck,’ said Audra. “So, “I’ve met some who tell me they this past September Payton started have educated their children on Visit the WIT Store! school on the road.” the road, but they’re grown now,” www.zazzle.com/ At first Payton wasn’t excited said Audra. She does have some about leaving her friends, but she guidance from a family member, womenintrucking did like the idea of having one- however, “My sister-in-law home- on-one lessons with her parents. schooled her children and now one To comply with Alabama home- is going to medical school,” she schooling law, the Robersons are added. registered with a Christian school While Payton studies during and use a certified program called the day, her dad drives. After her A Beka. Audra is required to com- lessons, her mom sleeps so she can plete a record of every lesson, ev- take over driving at night while ery test, and how much time they Donnie rests. When they get home, spend learning. Audra and Donnie go separate “We’re a little less structured be- directions so they can have some cause Payton is the only student,” space in their relationship. “Donnie Audra admitted. The program is hops in the car and visits his fam- very controlled and the reporting ily,” Audra said, “and I get some provides the documentation need- time alone.” Payton uses her time at ed to comply with teaching require- home to catch up with her friends, ments in Alabama. The Robersons who she misses while she’s away. looked at numerous home-school- “My friends think it’s cool that ing programs, but settled on this I’m home-schooled in the truck,” one because there was no face-to- Payton shared. Although she likes 10 WIT Members chosen for CDL Scholarships Weight Loss Challenge Cuyahoga Community College’s Truck Driving Academy in Cleveland, Ohio has Roadside Medical Clinic + Lab and Women in Trucking are pleased to an- secured U.S. Department of Transportation nounce that ten finalists have been selected to compete in the first of its kind tuition funding grant for driver training. Women Trucker Roadside Medical Challenge. The Challenge is designed es- As many as six women will be provided pecially for women drivers to see if they have what it takes to get in shape, full tuition for certification as CDL drivers despite the challenges faced while living life on the road. in cooperation with Women In Trucking “Maintaining your health Association, Inc. can be very difficult when The program will allow potential driv- you spend so many hours on ers to receive 160 hours of classroom and the road, but hopefully this hands-on training at the truck driving challenge will help women academy in Euclid, Ohio. Classes will be- truck drivers realize that it gin soon and any woman interested in be- can be done,” says Ellen Voie. coming a professional driver may apply if “Together with Roadside they meet the grant requirements. Medical we will be able to The student must be an Ohio resident help women get on a better over 21 years of age with a valid Ohio road to health.” driver’s license. A copy of a high school Roadside Medical Clinic + diploma or GED is required, or place- Lab and WIT have partnered ment testing will be done, along with three together to form a 120 day years employment history. Additionally, challenge that will track the the applicant must have an income level fitness efforts of ten women below 200% of the US government pov- truck drivers. The 120 day erty guidelines. Other program guidelines challenge will kick off on February 1 and each finalist will receive a Roadside must also be met. Applications will be Medical Driver Body Fuel kit, free 30 day health checks, and free personal available through Women In Trucking. coaching from Bob Perry, the Trucker Trainer. Finalists will also be sharing “We are excited to offer this oppor- their experience on the Midnight Trucking Radio Network, document their tunity to women who have wanted to be challenge online, and be featured in various stories in newspapers, maga- trained as professional drivers, but were zines, Internet media, and in Pilot Travel Center’s Challenge Magazine. unable to secure funding,” said Kreigh “We are pleased to partner with Roadside Medical Clinic + Lab to improve Spahr, Tri-C Driving Academy’s Program the lives of our customers,” said Jimmy Haslam of Pilot Travel Centers. “Our Manager. Spahr applied for and received goal is to be a total solution provider for all driver services, and Roadside Med- the grant through the U.S. Department of ical Clinic + Lab is helping us deliver medical services. The evidence support- Transportation. ing driver health initiatives is too staggering to ignore. Providing drivers with “This program will allow six women healthy options and access to medical care isn’t just good business, it’s the right to enter the trucking industry who might thing to do.” not have had the chance,” said Ellen Voie, The ten finalists for the Women Trucker Roadside Medical Challenge President/CEO of Women In Trucking. were selected based on their personal story submitted to both organizations “We are especially pleased that Tri-C will explaining why they should be a challenge finalist. Visit roadsidemed.com be working with our association to find to learn more about the Challenge participants. qualified applicants for the program,” “We are excited to be working with Women in Trucking to share our mes- Voie added. sage of health and wellness with their members and prospective members,” Voie completed her CDL training at says Bob Perry, President for Roadside Medical Clinic + Lab (RoadsideMedi- Tri-C in December 2008 and is familiar cal.com) and Vice Chair for the American Transportation Association Safety with the program. She wrote a book about Management Council’s Health & Wellness Working Group. her experience called, Crushing Cones: Roadside Medical will announce a winner and two runners up on or What you should know before attending truck about June 15. The challenge winner receives a $100 gift certificate from driving school. For more information about GiftCertificates.com™; free Roadside Medical Driver Body Fuel product for the program or to complete the applica- one year; a four-day-three-night stay in Las Vegas including airfare, hotel, tion, contact [email protected]. and $300 spending money; a workout session and a healthy grocery shop- ping trip with Bob Perry while at Las Vegas; a photo shoot for Pilot Travel Order your copy of Center’s Challenge Magazine; a profile on the Roadside Medical Clinic + Crushing Cones Lab and Women in Trucking websites; and inclusion in national media an- Crushing $14.95 plus nouncements. The two runners will each receive a $50 gift certificate from $3/shipping at GiftCertificates.com™ and free Roadside Medical Driver Body Fuel product Cones womenintrucking. for six months. by Ellen Voie org/wit-store.cfm Wreaths Across America Earn a $50 SuperCertificate® More than 100,000 wreaths were placed on military We were recently delighted when a new corpo- graves across the nation last month to honor those rate member joined Women In Trucking because of a who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. driver member referral that included a WIT brochure Walmart drivers and members of Women In Trucking, along with an enthusiastic sales pitch! Cher Straw and Amy Verville, were chosen to deliver Regardless of our best efforts to get exposure for wreaths to two of the nearly 400 locations in the U.S. the association, word of mouth remains the best way to obtain a referral. So, we are asking you, our mem- bers, to help us locate and enlist more corporate mem- bers. In addition to our heartfelt thanks for successful referrals, we will reward your efforts! Each referring member will receive a $50 SuperCertificate from Gift- Certificates.com. The SuperCertificate is a ‘universal gift certificate’ that enables the award recipient the power of choice to redeem from a portfolio of over 200 merchant partners. If you work for a company and they are not on the list on page 3 of this newsletter, then you are en- couraged to contact them and urge them to become a corporate member of Women In Trucking. If you have friends in the industry, ask them if they would be in- Cher Straw, courtesy of Walmart terested in learning more about the association. When Straw, who served in the Navy and currently they join, they must mention your name (and mem- drives for Walmart’s Private Fleet participated in the bership number if possible) as having referred them. ceremony in Houston, TX. She delivered the 20 inch We will send you a $50 SuperCertificate to spend on live balsam wreaths decorated with red ribbons to the yourself or use as a gift! Houston National Cemetery on December 12. This offer is open to any member in good stand- “Walmart was honored to partner with Wreaths ing. The referral SuperCertificate reward will apply Across America and other local organizations to place to any new corporate member. Feel free to download memorial wreaths on the graves of U.S. military per- the WIT membership brochure/application form sonnel and spouses buried in our national cemeteries,” (https://www.womenintrucking.org/join/Applica- said Natalie Gandy, Regional Transportation Manager. tion-WIT.pdf) or call our office (888-464-9482) and we The event was organized by Wreaths Across Amer- will mail applications to you. ica, (wreathsacrossamerica.org), a nonprofit organiza- Our goal is to grow Women In Trucking in the tion based in Harrington, ME and is an extension of coming year. You can help us with your referral and the Arlington Wreath Project. The ceremonies were earn a reward at the same time. We look forward to held in all fifty states and in several locations in Iraq sending you a $50 SuperCertificate for your efforts. as well as in 24 national cemeteries around the world. Many of the deliveries were coordinated through ef- forts of the trucking community, who volunteered their time and equipment for the event. The program started in 1992 by Morrill Worcestor, President of the Worcester Wreath Company, when he donated 5,000 wreaths to be placed on the graves at Arlington National Cemetery. As Natalie Gandy observed the ceremony, she re- marked, “We are especially proud that Cher Straw, herself a Navy veteran, was able to assist in transport- ing wreaths to the Houston National Cemetery. She represents Walmart and the significant role that wom- en play today in the trucking industry,” Gandy added. Straw and Verville are two of Walmart’s (walmart. com) Private Fleet drivers and are also a members of Congratulations to Michele Van Cleave, Fleet$avings, for earn- Women In Trucking. ing a $50 SuperCertificate for referring a new corporate member! WIT adds new director from Walmart’s Private Fleet Last December the Women In Trucking Association’s board of directors unanimously approved Jeff Hammonds, Vice-President of Walmart Trans- portation (walmartstores.com) in Bentonville, Arkansas as its newest board member. Hammonds fills the board seat vacated by Lana Batts, whore- signed earlier this year to focus her efforts at Transport Capital Partners. “Walmart has already shown their dedication to our mission,” said Ellen Voie. “With Jeff’s involvement at the board level, we hope to use his knowl- edge of the industry and his desire for a better driver environment to helps us achieve our goals.” “Walmart’s gold-level sponsorship of Women in Trucking fits well with our corporate goal of inclusion and diversity,” said Hammonds, “and I am excited at the opportunity to shine the spotlight on the role women play in this business.” Walmart and Fito-Lay have supported the association at a higher level by becoming Gold Level Partners in 2009. For more information about the association or to view the list of board members, visit WomenInTrucking.org. Jeff Hammonds, Walmart Private Fleet

2010 Women In Trucking Shows & Events February 2-4 2nd Annual HTAA Healthy Trucking Summit...... Atlanta, GA February 5-6 Mid-West Truck Show...... Peoria, IL February 17-19 Future of Trucking Symposium...... Winnipeg, MB, Canada Feb. 28-March 3 TCA Annual Convention...... Las Vegas, NV March 1-3 NAPFTDS (National Association of Publicly Funded Truck Driving Schools) Conference...... Las Vegas, NV March 25-27 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS)...... Louisville, KY March 26 Health Awareness Walk at MATS, 8:00 AM...... Louisville, KY March 27, 12-4 pm WIT Salute to Women Behind the Wheel (MATS) Rooms C201-C205...... Louisville, KY April 15-16 Northeast Wisconsin Truck Expo...... Green Bay, WI April 15-17 Truck World 2010 - Booth 5037...... Toronto, ON, Canada June 17-19 Great West Truck Show...... Las Vegas, NV July 8-9 Walcott Truckers Jamboree...... Walcott, IA July 9-10 TitleTown Trucker’s Showdown...... Green Bay, WI July 22-25 Fergus Truck Show...... Fergus, ON, Canada July 23-24 Expedite Expo...... Wilmington, OH August 3-7 ATA National Truck Driving Championships...... Columbus, OH August 13-14 Waupun Truck-N-Show...... Waupun, WI August 26-28 Great American Trucking Show (GATS)...... Dallas, TX September 17-19 15th Annual Big Rig Truck Show...... St. Ignace, MI October 16-19 2010 ATA Management Conference & Exhibition...... Phoenix, AZ October 16-17 Truck Show Latino...... Pomona, CA

Congratulations to Susan Kemp of CDN Logistics. She is the first member of Women in Trucking to receive a 5% discount on her new Thermo King APU Unit. Thank you to Susan and all the Women in Trucking for patron- izing Badger Trailer & Equipment in Franksville, WI.