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TCA Honors Professional Truck Driver

Alexandria, Virginia - The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is honoring professional truck driver Richard Koss as a Highway Angel for helping a family at the scene of an accident.

On June 30, 2009, Koss was driving north from Wausaukee, Wis., to Iron Mountain, Mich., when he witnessed a vehicle veer to the shoulder of the highway, overcorrect, and then flip over, landing in the middle of the road. As he called 911, he brought his truck to a stop and went to check on the passengers.

Among the glass, which was everywhere, he found two adults wandering around on the road. They had crawled out of the shattered windows and, although apparently uninjured, seemed dazed and confused. He also discovered that a baby girl was still inside the car, dangling upside down from her car seat. He tried to free the baby, but could not.

"911 told me not to pull the baby out, but just then I noticed smoke coming from the car," said Koss. "I was afraid it might catch on fire. I couldn't just leave her there."

So Koss ran back to his truck and got a fire extinguisher and a multi-purpose tool with a knife on it. He cut the baby free from the car.

Fortunately, he never had to use the fire extinguisher because just then the fire fizzled out and the police arrived to take over. Koss, who was covered with tiny shards of glass, returned to his truck and continued on his route as scheduled.

"You know the U.S. mail can never be late," he joked, referring to the load he was carrying that day.

A driver for L.R. Vincent Truck & Service, Inc., of Kingsford, Mich., Koss received a Highway Angel lapel pin, certificate, and patch for his efforts. L.R. Vincent Truck & Service also received a certificate acknowledging that one of its drivers is a Highway Angel.

Since its inception in August 1997, the Highway Angels program has recognized hundreds of drivers for the unusual kindness, courtesy, and courage they have shown others while on the job. TCA has received letters and e-mails from people across North America nominating truck drivers for the program.

To view archival copies of past Highway Angel press releases, visit www.truckload.org/pressroom. To learn more about the program or to nominate a driver, go to www.truckload.org/highwayangels. For additional information, contact TCA at (703) 838-1950 or angel@truckload.org.

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Trucking Associations

During tough economic downturns it's best to protect your CDL, as a Class A or B truck driver your license is your money maker. Joing a trucking association can help you network, know your rights, help with legal representation, and provide you with discounts on some products or services. The following are list quick list of trucking associations you may find of interest, click here for a complete list of trucking associations.

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• Michigan Trucking Association, Inc.
  1131 Centennial Way
  Lansing, MI 48917
  Phone: (517) 321-1951
  Fax: (517) 321-0884

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• Minnesota Trucking Association
  2515 Wabash Avenue Suite 150
  St. Paul, MN 55114
  Phone: (651) 646-7351
  Fax: (651) 641-8995

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• Mississippi Trucking Association
  825 North President Street
  Jackson, MS 39202
  Phone: (601) 354-0616
  Fax: (601) 354-4371

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• Missouri Motor Carriers Association
  PO Box 1247
  Jefferson City, MO 65102
  Phone: (573) 634-3388
  Fax: (573) 634-4197

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• Montana Motor Carriers Association, Inc.
  501 North Sanders Number 201
  Helena, MT 59601
  Phone: (406) 442-6600
  Fax: (406) 443-4281

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• Nebraska Motor Carriers Association
  PO Box 81010
  Lincoln, NE 68501-1010
  Phone: (402) 476-8504
  Fax: (402) 476-0579

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• Nevada Motor Transport Association
  2215 Green Vista Drive Suite 304
  Sparks, NV 89431
  Phone: (775) 673-6111
  Fax: (775) 673-1700

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• New Hampshire Motor Transport Association
  13 West Street
  Concord, NH 03301
  Phone: (603) 224-7337
  Fax: (603) 225-9361

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• New Jersey Motor Truck Association
  160 Tices Lane
  East Brunswick, NJ 08816
  Phone: (732) 254-5000
  Fax: (732) 613-1745

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• New Mexico Motor Carriers' Association
  4809 Jefferson Street, NE
  Albuquerque, NM 87109
  Phone: (505) 884-5575
  Fax: (505) 884-3661

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