Progressive hosting trucking hero contest

Jul 17, 2013

Progressive Insurance recently announced the launch of the second annual Real Life Trucking Hero Contest. From now until September 30, anyone can nominate any trucker by submitting a photo and short essay (up to 500 words) explaining why the particular nominee should be named the winner. After the entry period is concluded, there will be a two week voting period, after which Progressive will award cash prizes and a trailer skirt to the top three. A grand prize winner will receive $5,000 and be named the second “Real Life Trucking Hero”. Click here to learn more or to nominate someone.

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