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(L to R) Lance Little, president of Freestyle Transport, and Sergei Kodryanu, CEO of Freestyle Transport, plan to increase awareness about the crime of human trafficking through their new 2021 Everyday Heroes Truck.
“Truckers Against Trafficking is a tremendous organization. Congratulations to Freestyle Transport. Your generous bid
for the Everyday Heroes Truck will make a difference in our communities and help those in need,” said Evigan, who is well-known for his starring role in the 1979-1981 “B.J. and the Bear” television series. “It was a pleasure to be involved in this project driven by Don Blake to promote the Everyday Heroes Truck auction and raise awareness for human trafficking.”
Blake’s leadership in the Everyday Heroes Truck project has resulted in substantial contributions to TAT. The 2017 truck raised $83,000, and the 2019 version contributed $162,000. His dedication to TAT and the ultimate goal of ending human trafficking is the perfect example of how one person can lead an effort that makes a significant positive impact in local communities and beyond, according to Genevieve Bekkerus, Kenworth director of marketing.
“Don truly is an inspiration to all of us, and an excellent representative of Inland Kenworth and the Kenworth dealer network,” said Bekkerus. “Don has put a lot of time and effort into making this auction happen, and it’s been a pleasure to support him in such a great cause. The trucking community once again showed its generosity by coming together to support TAT and the fight against human trafficking.”
The Everyday Heroes Kenworth T680 Next Gen is fully loaded with a 76-inch sleeper, and PACCAR Powertrain featuring a 510-hp PACCAR MX-13 engine, PACCAR TX-12 automated transmission and PACCAR DX-40 rear axles.
To make the Everyday Heroes Kenworth T680 Next Gen truck possible, Kenworth Truck Company, Inland Kenworth, and other leading companies and organizations in the trucking industry provided significant support. Other sponsors include: Alcoa, Arizona Trucking Association, Chevron, Davco, East Penn Batteries, Eaton Corporation, FlowBelow, GraMag, Horton, Independent Carrier Safety Association, Jost Fifth Wheel, Knight- Swift Transportation, Meritor, PACCAR Financial, PACCAR Parts, Pana-Pacific, PrePass, Ritchie Bros., Southwest Truck Driver Training, Tectran, The Vomela Transportation Group, Trimble, Utility Trailer Sales Company of Arizona, and WABCO.
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