Trucking Hero Contest

Jun 1, 2012

For the Record

Progressive Insurance is giving truckers across the country the opportunity to be recognized for their everyday courage with the Real Life Trucking Hero Contest. Through Oct. 31, Progressive will award six cash prizes of $1,000. One of those truckers will win $15,000 and the title of “Real Life Trucking Hero.” To make a nomination, vote for a Real Life Trucking Hero or learn more, go to https://www.progressivecommercial.com/business-resources/ or https://www.facebook.com/progressivecommercial.

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