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Trucker Buddy of the Month
August 2012
Stuart Goldberg

Mr. Stuart Goldberg, a driver for Averitt Express and living in Arlington Texas, has been nominated Trucker Buddy of the Month by Ms. Jocelyn Murphy-Stout; social studies chair
Egg Harbor City Community School in Egg Harbor, NJ.

The students are able to learn about a different area in the United States, one that has different climate, the Texas State Fair and different Texas sports teams.  They have a huge map
of Texas in their classroom where the students follow the different cities he has mailed their letters.  The students have been “introduces to the concepts of eminent domain and the
effects of the droughts on the Texas ranchers,” says Ms. Murphy-Stout.

“Mr. Goldberg’s letters are always informative and always age-appropriate for the students.”  Mr. Goldberg communicates with the sixth, seventh and eighth grade social studies classes at Egg Harbor City Community School.  “The students love to receive his letters,” remarks Ms. Murphy-Stout.  One of the students writes, “He gives a lot of effort in writing us postcards, letters and cards.”  The class put Mr. Goldberg’s letters on a big screen.

He has taught the students a lot about the trucking industry, including places he had driven and informing them about some of the types of goods he hauls.  “Some of the students have
expressed an interest in trucking as a career.  He has given them a wider perspective on what they can do with their lives,” says Ms. Murphy-Stout.

“He is always going the extra mile,” a student says, “Mr. Goldberg includes pictures in his letters to explain things we wouldn’t understand.  Whenever we send him letters, he takes the time to
read every single one of them.”

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Two World Records Highlight
The Third-annual Charlotte Diesel Super Show

The third annual Charlotte Diesel Super Show held at the zMax Dragway in Concord, N.C., is one for the books. Professional sports bike freestyle rider Jesse Toler set two world records by performing not only the world’s longest stoppie, but a stoppie — a motorcycle trick in which the back wheel is lifted and the bike is ridden on the front wheel — at the fastest speed ever, 150 mph!  “This years’ show was a great success, and having two world records set really amplified that,” said Alan Sims, vice president and executive director of Randall-Reilly Events.

The two-day show gave attendees many opportunities for fun and entertainment: Diesel pickup and big rig drag racing competition, the Overdrive Pride & Polish truck beauty contest, an outdoor expo of more than 100 industry-related displays, jet funny cars, Hooters wing eating contest, monster trucks displays and country music concert by Candy Coburn. Attendees were able to take drives down the zMax Dragway. “Never a dull moment here,” one enthusiast commented.

Thousands of people poured through the gates at noon on Friday.  From then on it was non-stop action for spectators and exhibitors alike.  Tony Welnicke of Big Rig Chrome Shop out of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, remarked, “The people are wonderful, the show is great, and we have pretty much sold out of everything we brought down here.  We will definitely be back for the show next year!”

The show closed on Saturday night with award ceremonies for Overdrive’s Pride & Polish and drag racing events.  “For the third year in a row, the Charlotte Diesel Super Show had something for everyone,” said Sims. We had very positive feedback from exhibitors and attendees. The Charlotte Diesel Super Show has proven to be a great addition to our event lineup, delivering what our clients have come to expect. The show really delivers something for everyone.”

For more information on please visit us atwww.dieselsupershow.com

The TruckDriver.com City Dispatch Survey results are in, no surprises on this one. 

Toughest city for a downtown delivery?  

New York City - 60%
Los Angeles - 7%
Chicago - 19%
Houston - 4%
Philadelphia - 5%
Atlanta - 5%

.Until next time, keep on truckin’ and please drive safely.

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