| Making the most of a second chance
All roads led to Betty: At 17, Ferry moved to Kansas City and became close friends with Earl Reed, who recruited him to work as a driver at Columbia Truck Rental. "He didn't know how to drive then, but he didn't tell them that," said his wife, Betty Ferry. "He needed a job, so he just got into the truck. I don't know how, but he didn't have any wrecks." In 1954, Reed did him another favor: He introduced Ferry to his sister-in-law, Betty. "You might say it was love at first sight," Betty Ferry said. "He was a very jolly person. He was handsome also." But Ferry had just received bad news from doctors after a failed surgery to fix a heart problem he had been born with. He believed he only had about five years to live and did not want to get married or have children.
Riverside Truck Rental acquires Trio's hire division
Waste management vehicle leasing firm Riverside Truck Rental Ltd has sought to strength its position in the South of England by acquiring Milton Keynes-based company Trio Hire Direct. A division of NRG Fleet Services, Riverside Truck Rental is based in Widnes and bought the recycling vehicle leasing division of Trio for an undisclosed sum. .
Oshkosh Truck Names Audie Zimmerman Director of Middle East ...
OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oshkosh Truck Corporation (NYSE:OSK), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles and truck bodies, announced today that Audie Zimmerman has joined the company as director of business development, Middle East. In this newly created role located in Dubai, Zimmerman will be responsible for capitalizing upon business opportunities with Oshkosh's broad product line in the Middle East. This appointment further strengthens Oshkosh's commitment to servicing the region. "Audie's extensive background and business development experience in the Middle East will be instrumental to Oshkosh's growth plans and customer service expansion in the region," said Robert G. Bohn, Oshkosh's chairman, president and chief executive officer. "The entire Oshkosh team welcomes him into this strategically important position which supports the increasing globalization of our customer and revenue bases." Zimmerman joins Oshkosh Truck after leading AM General's efforts in the Middle East and Africa over the past five years, where he developed a reputation for developing strong business solutions.
Volunteers sought for 9th annual Race for the Cure
Due to a record number of participants expected to show, more volunteers are needed to help at this year's race to benefit women with breast cancer and cancer survivors. According to a news release, more than 13,000 individuals have already registered for the 9th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. This annual community event raises substantial funds to combat breast cancer. It also raises awareness while celebrating women who have beat the disease and honoring those who lost their battle with cancer. "We anticipate a record number of people to come out and support this year's Race for the Cure, and we need a record number of volunteers to help us," Executive Director of the Southern Arizona Komen affiliate Beverly Davies said. "We need all the volunteers we can gather to pull off such a significant event." Individuals who wish to participate can still register for the race taking place Saturday, April 15 at Reid Park.
Woman hurt by tire flying off transport truck
Stephen Mawdsley is asking a lot of questions, but he's not receiving too many answers after a 500-pound. trailer tire shot through the windshield of his SUV and injured his wife. “Something needs to be done," the Mill Bay resident said. “We just can't have this, can't have wheels flying off commercial carriers." Mawdsley's wife, Cathy, was driving home from a dog show in Nanaimo at about 4:30 p.m. Easter Sunday. She was southbound in her GMC Envoy on the Trans-Canada Highway near Davis Road south of Ladysmith when a northbound Trans Isle Transport truck passed her. A pair of the big rig's trailer wheels somehow came loose. “It appears one of the tires hit the median and flew 20-feet into the air," said Ladysmith RCMP Staff Sgt. Charlie Schaal. The tire flew above and over one vehicle before coming down on the SUV, he said.
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