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Credit where credit's due: Trucker of the Year builds biz to sustain, pays it forward

Personal drive, clear focus on long-term business stability, mechanical aptitude with late-model equipment, and the willingness share all he learns -- the good and the bad. Did we mention 10-plug mpg? All are outstanding qualities you'll find in Overdrive's Trucker of the Year, John Penn.

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Credit where credit's due: Trucker of the Year builds biz to sustain, pays it forward

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