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TRUCKERS' HERO * Canada - Trucker rescues motorist from flaming vehicle
Police have dubbed a trucker who was involved in a fiery accident over the weekend a "hero"
Kingsville,Ont,CAN -The Windsor Star/Truck News -18 Aug 2008: -- ... According to a report in the Windsor Star, OPP Const. Janet Hayes said truck driver Jody Rumble is "definitely a hero" after risking his life to free a driver from his burning car... The OPP plans to nominate Rumble for a bravery award, according to the report... Rumble was involved in an accident with a Chrysler Intrepid that reportedly ran a red light and hit a transport truck early Sunday morning. The Intrepid bust into flames, but Rumble, who was injured himself, reportedly climbed into the fiery vehicle to free its driver... The driver of the Intrepid remains in hospital in critical condition, according to the Windsor Star... A police investigation is continuing and charges against the car's driver are pending...
* USA - Goodyear seeks highway heroes for special recognition
Akron,OH,USA -Truck News (CAN) -18 Aug 2008: -- Goodyear has announced that a search is on for US and Canadian truck drivers who have come to the rescue of fellow motorists... "Too many times, we only hear about the negative news of our world," said Joe Copeland, vice-president for Goodyear commercial tire systems. "That extends to truck drivers, who are truly misunderstood for the role they play in moving freight from the factories to our homes. We see today's truck driver as the brave men and women who make our highways safer and drive our economy. They truly are America's unsung heroes, and we want to honour them."...
* Canada - Bridgestone Firestone Wants to Know: Do you have a Truck Hero Living Amongst You?
Mississauga,ONT,CAN -CNW -18 Aug 2008: -- Every year since 1956, Bridgestone Firestone Canada Inc. has been honouring the unsung heroes of the road - truck drivers. The Bridgestone Firestone Canadian Truck Hero Award acknowledges and rewards selfless acts of bravery by Canadian truckers in the face of adversity in the course of performing their everyday jobs. As the search for the next Canadian Truck Hero draws to a close, Bridgestone Firestone is asking the public to come forward with their suggestions for this year's nominees before September 30. The 2008 winner will be announced in November at the annual meeting of the Ontario Trucking Association...
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