Veteran Virginia driver wins truck in WIT giveaway at MATS
The Ladies In Trucking Affiliation (WIT) not too long ago introduced the winner of its second truck giveaway within the final 5 years.
WIT gave away a 2018 Volvo VNL670 to Angelique Temple, owner-operator of Virginia-based Twister Transport LLC throughout WIT’s Salute to Ladies Behind the Wheel occasion March 31 on the Mid-America Trucking Present in Louisville, Kentucky.
The truck was donated by Kansas Metropolis-based Arrow Truck Gross sales, which is a supply of used heavy- and medium-duty vans with places throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Temple has greater than 20 years of expertise within the trucking trade. She started her profession within the trade in 1999 as a HAZMAT driver and coach for Oil Transport and have become a HAZMAT driver and licensed coach for Atlantic Bulk Service. In 2021 she began her personal firm, Twister Transport LLC, by way of which she hauls dry meals, medical provides, and most something that doesn’t should be refrigerated. This extra truck she was awarded will allow Temple to increase her capabilities in her enterprise in addition to actively introduce skilled truck driving alternatives to younger women throughout highschool profession days.
Temple has been an energetic member of the WIT Picture Group since 2015, by way of which she repeatedly grants interviews, speaks at occasions, and does ride-alongs when wanted. She was not too long ago inducted into the Howes Corridor of Fame and has been chosen to be one of many new voices of security for FMCSA’s Our Roads, Our Security Program. She is also energetic in her group feeding the homeless and securing Christmas presents for native households.
“I’m nonetheless in shock that I gained this truck,” says Temple. “Having this truck will increase my capabilities in my enterprise and likewise will give me the flexibility to repeatedly discuss with girls about moving into the trade by way of occasions, my social media accounts, radio interviews, and conversations about new alternatives in trucking,” mentioned Temple.
WIT obtained greater than 30 functions for the 2023 Truck Giveaway final fall. Certified candidates have been at the least 23 years outdated, maintain a sound business driver’s license, and are a member of WIT. Candidates accomplished an software type and submitted a brief essay on why it is very important entice extra girls into the trucking trade. For extra data, go to www.womenintrucking.org.
The truck bundle additionally will embody enhanced options because of these donors: Gas-efficient tires from Michelin; a keyless entry unit from Irdeto; a one-year provide of Howes Merchandise; an prolonged guarantee from Nationwide Truck Safety; TND 750 GPS machine from Rand McNally; six free truck washes from Blue Beacon; a one-year subscription to Drivewyze preclear driver necessities equipment from Imperial Provides; and $1,000 reward playing cards from Exxon Cellular and Mobil Delvac.
