Husband and wife Charlie and Jeanetta Wilson of Ta

Dec 7, 2011

Husband and wife Charlie and Jeanetta Wilson of Tamms, Ill., dubbed this 2000 Kenworth W900L “Plum Crazy” for the touches of purple on its body and on the 525-hp Caterpillar under the hood. With a 13-speed transmission, the engine powers the Wilsons’ produce hauls between Michigan and Georgia, Florida and Washington.

U.S. Tax Return for an S Corporation Form 1120-S with an image of a vehicle carrier and semi-truck

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U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C.

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