Monthly Archives: December 2009

Kentucky District 10 employee saves motorist’s life

Posted on December 21, 2009 by

Kentucky Department of Highways Magoffin County employee is credited for saving the life of a motorist who had been involved in an accident that left a pickup truck upside down in a creek. The accident happened Saturday night while crews … Continue reading →

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Kentucky 546 AA Highway new traffic signal Dec. 14

Posted on December 13, 2009 by

Another accident has yet brought us another traffic signal to the AA Highway in Kentucky. In my opinion this probably won’t help a whole lot with accidents because they will still allow people to turn right on red. People will … Continue reading →

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Truckers for Troops – 2009

Posted on December 8, 2009 by

(Grain Valley, Mo., Dec. 7, 2009) – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is again working to show appreciation to those who serve our country. The third Truckers for Troops campaign Dec. 7-11, 2009, raises funds to send care packages … Continue reading →

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Replica of the Nina and The Pinta in Maysville, KY.

Posted on December 5, 2009 by

In 1492 Christopher Columbus discovered America. He was did it by leading three ships out of a Spanish port. Columbus, led the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria, and headed west. The trip took almost three months to make … Continue reading →

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Women In Trucking Association adds new director from Walmart’s Private Fleet

Posted on December 4, 2009 by

Plover, WI: The Women In Trucking Association’s board of directors unanimously approved Jeff Hammonds, Vice-President of Walmart Transportation (www.walmartstores.com) in Bentonville, Arkansas as its newest board member. © 2009 – 2010, Truck Drivers News Blog. All rights reserved. Related Posts:Women … Continue reading →

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