Frank Mansheim

Overdrive Staff
Nov 03, 2013

Frank MansheimFrank has been with me for 5 years. People call me, “the duck guy.” I think if everyone had a duck in their truck, the world would be a better place!

Joe Mansheim | Company driver, Elite Transportation

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