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June 2016 

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Nascar News .............14 

Trucking News ............20 

18 Wheel Angels. ..........28 

18 Wheel Eats. ............42 

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NASCAR NEWS 

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES 

400 COMING TO CHICAGOLAND 

Nickelodeon announced that it is the 

entitlement sponsor of the NASCAR Sprint 

Cup Series race on 

Sunday, Sept. 18, 

dubbed the Teenage 

Mutant Ninja Turtles 

400 at Chicagoland 

Speedway. 

Danica Patrick has 

signed on to drive 

a special car for the 

Teenage Mutant Ninja 

Turtles 400, which 

will be broadcast on 

NBCSN at 2:30 p.m. 

ET, and will feature a 

weekend of action, 

activities and fun for 

the entire family with 

the iconic Heroes in a 

Half Shell. 

NASCAR star Danica Patrick, a 

Roscoe, Illinois native, helped kick off 

the partnership in true Turtles style. She 

unveiled her No. 10 April O’Neil/Nature’s 

Bakery Chevrolet SS at an event at 

Wrigley Square in Millennium Park with the 

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, then took her 

car for a spin down Michigan Ave. She will 

join a number of other drivers with Teenage 

Mutant Ninja Turtles paint schemes for the 

Sept. 18 race. 

This Sept. 15-18 marks the sixth consecutive 

year that Chicagoland Speedway 

will kick off the Chase for the NASCAR 

Sprint Cup. The Nickelodeon partnership 

will include sponsorship of the 2017 kickoff 

race, as well. 

“We are excited to partner with Chicagoland 

Speedway to continue sponsoring and 

participating in marquee racing events that 

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resonate with motorsports fans across the 

country,” said Anthony DiCosmo, Senior 

Vice President, Sports Marketing 

and Development, Nickelodeon. 

“Just as we did with last season’s 

SpongeBob SquarePants 400 

at Kansas Speedway, the Teenage 

Mutant Ninja Turtles 400 will 

continue to expand our relationship 

with NASCAR, while working with 

another best-in-class ISC track to 

give fans a unique and engaging 

race experience that the whole 

family can enjoy.” 

“We are thrilled 

to partner with a 

world class brand 

like Nickelodeon for 

the Teenage Mutant 

Ninja Turtles 400 on 

Sept. 18,” said Scott 

Paddock, Chicagoland 

Speedway President. 

“This is an exciting 

opportunity for us to 

partner with one of the preeminent youth 

focused brands on the planet to deliver an 

unprecedented level of family entertainment 

while engaging Teenage Mutant Ninja 

Turtles fans of all ages.” 

“It’s great to be back in my home state 

of Illinois to be a part of this exciting announcement 

for the Teenage Mutant Ninja 

Turtles 400,” said Patrick. “The Nickelodeon-sponsored 

races are really cool because 

they truly are fun for the entire family. 

Nature’s Bakery and Nickelodeon have put 

together an awesome paint scheme and 

I can’t wait to have the Teenage Mutant 

Ninja Turtles and April O’Neil riding along 

with me in September.”

NASCAR NEWS 

KAHNE AND ABLE: HENDRICK DRIVER 

POISED FOR CAREER REVIVAL 

For the second time in three 

weeks, Kasey Kahne finished 

among the top 10 in Sprint Cup 

Series competition. There was 

a time in his career that would 

have been par for the course. 

Right now, it’s an extremely 

encouraging sign of renewal. 

Kahne is coming off his best 

finish of the still-early 2016 season 

-- a fourth-place run at Richmond 

International Raceway on 

Sunday. And it already equals 

his top effort of 2015 (three fourth-place 

showings) and puts him in reasonable 

position to better the mark of three top-five 

finishes he scored in both the 2014 and 

2015 seasons. 

Simply put, it appears that Kahne, the 

2004 Rookie of the Year, is back on track. 

His team regained the mojo that he regularly 

demonstrated just a few years ago 

with double-digit top-five runs (in 2012 and 

2013) and multi-win seasons. 

It’s the kind of can-do that resulted in 

him being hired by the esteemed Hendrick 

Motorsports organization to compete 

under its banner for the 2012 season. And 

it’s meeting the high expectations that 

this powerhouse team has, considering 

Kahne’s teammates include six-time Cup 

champion Jimmie Johnson, perennial winner 

and the sport’s Most Popular Driver 

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the sport’s newest 

whiz kid, Chase Elliott, who replaced 

retired four-time champion Jeff Gordon 

ahead of this season. 

Listen to Kahne speak about the uptick 

in his finishing order and you might be 

surprised to hear the driver talk as much 

about the importance of good kumbaya as 

the comfort of having the best 

equipment in the garage. 

It’s the people that Kahne 

thinks make the difference. And 

while that may be a popular 

catchphrase, Kahne is convinced 

the belief in his team -- and 

second-year crew chief Keith 

Rodden -- truly has restored his 

course and energized the crew. 

“It just starts with the attitudes 

of everybody, from myself to the 

team,” Kahne said. “How we all 

appreciate each other, work together, know 

that each particular person is there for a 

reason and is really good at what each one 

of us does. I think it’s more being together, 

being a group, a solid team. To me that 

started three, four weeks ago, and each 

week it seems to get better from the previous 

week. We’re going to keep heading in 

that direction.” 

SPRINT CUP 

SCHEDULE 2016 

SUNDAY, JUNE 5 

POCONO 

1 P.M. ET, FS1 


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Fleet Advantage Introduces 

New Data Index 

Fleet Advantage, a firm specializing in 

truck fleet business analytics, equipment 

financing and cost management announced 

April 26 their data index resource designed 

to compare all-in costs of older model year 

Class 8 trucks and calculate the savings of 

new model replacements. 

Using insight from the company’s Advanced 

Truck Lifecycle Administrative Analytics 

Software (ATLAAS), the Fleet Advantage 

data index helps industry professionals make 

decisions regarding equipment replacement 

timing, the company reported. Taking into 

account complete operating costs of fuel, 

finance, maintenance and repair and tires, the 

index calculates that companies would save 

approximately $18,081 per truck in the first 

12 months of operation by upgrading from 

a 2011 model-year vehicle to a 2017 model 

and reduce their CO2 emissions by 14percent, 

according to Fleet Advantage. 

Fleet Advantage matches proprietary IT 

processes and fleet analytics with the latest 

eco-efficient clean diesel technology to 

achieve the optimum vehicle lifecycle and 

maximum productivity, the company said, 

while achieving fuel economy and sustainability 

goals. CEO John Flynn was awarded 

the 2011 Ernst & Young Florida Entrepreneur 

of the Year award in the “Emerging” category, 

recognized as an entrepreneur who 

demonstrated “excellence and extraordinary 

success in such areas as innovation, financial 

performance and personal commitment 

to their businesses and communities,” the 

company said. For more information on Fleet 

Advantage, visit www.fleetadvantage.net. 

Carrier Safety Awards 

Will Highlight NTTC’s 68th 

Annual Conference & 

Exhibits 

NTTC hosted its 68th Annual Conference 

& Exhibits at San Diego’s Marriott Marquis & 

Marina Hotel. During this event, the safest 

sector of the trucking industry awarded 

two NTTC Outstanding Safety Performance 

Awards, marking the second time that two 

prestigious trophies were awarded. 

Heil Trailer International is the proud 

sponsor of these trophies which recognize 

the best tank truck safety programs in two 

carrier fleet mileage divisions. Miller Transporters, 

Inc., Jackson, MS, and Carbon 

Express Inc., Wharton, NJ, are the recipients 

of these NTTC awards for calendar year 2015 

performance. 

“Heil Trailer is very proud to recognize 

these two winning motor carriers. Both 

companies understand the word SAFETY and 

what it means within our essential industry. 

Congratulations to both Miller Transporters 

and Carbon Express for bringing home 

the NTTC Outstanding Safety Performance 

Awards,” said EnTrans International’s CEO, 

Doug Chapple. “The two Heil trophies embody 

a commitment to safety that is within 

NTTC’s mission statement.” 

Comprised of Heil Trailer International, Kalyn 

Siebert and SERVA, EnTrans International 

is a leading manufacturer of tank trailers, 

oilfield capital equipment and related components 

used in the oil & gas industry. 

Women In Trucking 

Foundation Awards Nine 

Scholarships Totaling 

$11,500 

Women In Trucking (WIT) Foundation 

awarded nine scholarships totaling $11,500. 

Even more scholarships will be awarded late 

this summer/ early fall. The scholarship was 

recently increased to a minimum of $1,000 

per award. 

Three of the recipients were awarded WIT 

Scholarships in the amount of $1,000. 

Lakenya Anderson – enrolled at All-State 

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Career in Baltimore, Md. for CDL 

Timothy Contreras – enrolled at Pima Community 

College in Tucson, Az. for CDL 

Maria Munoz – enrolled at the University of 

Memphis in Memphis, Tenn. for Mechanical 

Engineering 

At a recent in-person strategic planning 

session, the WIT Foundation board set a goal 

of raising $1 million over the next five years 

to “forwarding the future careers” of women 

and men in the transportation industry. These 

exciting initiatives were spurred by major 

donations received at the end of 2015. 

The J. J. Keller Foundation authorized 

a $10,000 grant to the WIT Foundation in 

honor of former WIT Foundation chair Jan 

Hamblin’s 40 years of service to J. J. Keller 

& Associates, Inc. and in recognition of her 

commitment to the Women In Trucking organization. 

The Jan Hamblin WIT Scholarship 

Fund was established to provide financial 

resources for women who choose to pursue 

or enhance their education related to the 

trucking industry. 

This month, five women received the 

Ryder/WIT scholarship each in the amount of 

$1,500. 

Corinna Carter – enrolled at the University of 

Memphis in Memphis, Tenn. for Mechanical 

Engineering 

Heather Dodson – enrolled at Chesapeake 

College in Wye Mills, Md. for CDL 

Wanda Lee-Ann Edwards van Muijen – enrolled 

at Professional Transport Driver Training 

School in Winnipeg, Man. in Canada for class 

1 training 

Susan Murphy – enrolled at Midwest Technical 

Institute in Springfield, Mo. for CDL 

Shanna Waters – enrolled at Ogeechee Technical 

College in Statesboro, Ga. for CDL 


Diana Zacarias 

18 Wheel Angels 

If you have seen any of our missing persons, please call the law enforcement agency listed. 

All missing persons are loved by someone, and their families deserve to find the answers 

they seek in regard to their disappearance. 

Date of Birth: 10/22/1993 Date Missing: 04/02/2016 

Age at time of disappearance: 22 

City Missing From: Grand Canyon National Park 

State Missing From: Arizona 

Gender: Female 

Race: Hispanic 

Height: 5 ft 2 in 

Weight: 102 lbs 

Hair Color: Brown 

Eye Color: Brown 

Complexion: Medium 

Identifying Characteristics: Diana has a small mole on the right 

side of her forehead and a surgical scar on her collar bone. Her hair 

is very short. 

Clothing: She was last seen wearing a pink hat, purple fleece, black 

rimmed glasses and possibly carrying a small green backpack. 

Jewelry: Diana wears a silver religious medal. 

Circumstances of Disappearance: She was last seen at the South 

Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. She arrived on the South Rim on 

the Arizona Shuttle on April 2 and was dropped off at the Maswick 

Lodge. Diana is believed to have visited Yaki Point and Lookout 

Studio. Authorities have been looking for her by foot both above 

and below the rim. The park helicopter has assisted with ground 

searches. Information can also be called in to the National Park 

Service Silent Witness Line at (928) 638-7840. 

Investigative Agency: Grand Canyon National Park 

Agency Phone: (928) 638-7805 

Updates on the case: http://projectjason.org/forums/topic/3975- 

missing-woman-diana-zacarias-az-422016/ 

Diana is Project Jason’s 18 Wheel Angel Poster Campaign for June 

2016, Campaign 1. Please visit our website, and download and 

distribute her poster, located at http://projectjason.org/download/ 

Awareness-Angels-Network/AAN_DianaZacarias.pdf 


Jeffrey Kolden 

Alias: Jeff 

Date of Birth: 09/27/1971 Date Missing: 06/08/2002 

Age at time of disappearance: 30 

City Missing From: Morenci State Missing From: AZ 

Gender: Male 

Race: White/Native American 

Height: 5 ft 8 in 

Weight: 150 lbs. 

Hair Color: Brown 

Eye Color: Brown 

Complexion: Medium 

Identifying Characteristics: Burn scar on inside of left arm 

Clothing: White T-shirt with American flag image on the front, dark 

blue army fatigue pants, white Hanes socks, black combat boots, 

Diamondbacks baseball cap 

Jewelry: None 

Circumstances of Disappearance: Jeff was last seen when he left 

his residence. He stopped at the Circle K store and was seen driving 

approx. a 1/2 mile S. of Morenci on Reservation Rd. in the direction 

of the San Francisco River. His blue truck was later located the next 

day in the river. The family states that it was determined that Jeff 

did not drown and that he was anxiously awaiting for the birth of his 

daughter in July. 

Medical Conditions: N/A 

18 Wheel Angels 

If you have seen any of our missing persons, please call the law enforcement agency listed. 

All missing persons are loved by someone, and their families deserve to find the answers 

they seek in regard to their disappearance. 

Investigative Agency: Greenlee County Sheriff’s Dept. 

Agency Phone: (928) 865-4149 

For Case Updates: http://projectjason.org/forums/topic/2674- 

missing-man-jeffrey-kolden-az-682002/ 

Jeffrey is Project Jason’s 18 Wheel Angel Poster Campaign for June 

2016, Campaign 2. Please visit our website, and download and 

distribute his poster, located at http://www.projectjason.org/aan/ 

AAN_JeffreyKolden.pdf 




18 WHEEL EATS 

Bonnie’s Kitchen 

Rev up your engines: 

traveling through the 

seemingly endless roads 

of Texas, we stumbled into 

Bonnie’s Kitchen located 

inside the TravelCenters of 

America in Denton, Texas 

off I-35. 

As you walk into the 

foyer of this eatery, the first 

thing you see is a Bonneville 

Triumph Motorcycle in 

all its glory. Once you can 

tear your eyes from this 

beauty, 

you’ll see 

that the 

entire dining 

room is 

surrounded 

by 

beautifully 

restored 

Bonneville bikes from different eras. We 

didn’t yet know how the food would be but 

the décor had us hooked. 

Since this was an early morning stop, 

we were fortunate to have a breakfast 

buffet as an option, which we was an easy 

choice to make at $11.95. The bar offers 

a wide variety of breakfast meats—all the 

standards no self-respecting buffet would 

do without--plus eggs, grits, hash browns 

and an assortment of breads. One never 

knows what quality will be served up in a 

buffet setting but we found the items to 

be cooked perfectly, and it did not seem 

as if anything has lingered too long on the 

bar. A nice complement to the buffet itself, 

patrons could have a selection of items on 

the menu cooked as they liked as well. The 

wait staff was friendly and attentive; their 

sweet southern charm was noticeable and 

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made for a welcoming 

atmosphere. 

After the meal, take 

the time for a closer 

look at the magnificent 

old English motorcycles 

that adorn the 

place, and truly enjoy 

the experience. As a 

lady biker, I can appreciate 

the décor of 

motorcycles and am 

an enthusiast about 

bikes of any make or 

model. The thrill of having 

these bikes around 

while I enjoyed my meal 

was breathtaking to say 

the least. This is a well 

recommended place to bring friends 

and family for a day of pleasure and 

conversation. 

I will definitely be making a return 

trip and hope to see you all there soon. 

Who knows—I may need to swap my truck 

for my bike for my next visit. Safe travels 

to you. 

Restaurant suggestions? 

Email: tc18wheeleats@aol.com 

BONNIE’S KITCHEN 

Location: 

6420 I-35 Frontage 

Rd, Denton, TX 76207 

Phone: 

(940) 383-1458 ext. 21 

Website: 

tatravelcenters.com 

Hours: 

Open Monday through 

Sunday 6:00am – By Renee West 

11:00pm


June 2016 Ad Index 

Alabama Motor Express................................ 44 

Beacon Transport.......................................... 37 

Big M Transportation..................................... 25 

CalArk......................................................Insert 

Celadon..........................................Insert,11,52 

Central Hauling.........................................Insert 

Dot Line........................................................ 29 

EM Way........................................................ 34 

E W Wylie................................................... 8,49 

Freight Logistics........................................... 10 

Freymiller..................................................... 13 

Gordon Trucking............................................ 33 

Harris Quality Inc.......................................... 44 

Heartland Express......................................... 27 

Hirschbach................................................... 43 

Hogan Transports Inc.................................... 21 

Hurricane Express......................................... 39 

HVH/FTI........................................................ 18 

ICS Logistics................................................. 48 

J&R Schugel................................................. 19 

JK Hackl....................................................... 45 

Johnsrud Transport....................................... 22 

K & B Transportation................................40-41 

Mag Carriers................................................. 36 

Marten......................................................... 7,9 

Melton Truck Lines...................................46-47 

Prime Inc..................................................Insert 

Progressive Transportation............................ 35 

RTI............................................................Insert 

Schuster....................................................... 17 

Seward Motor............................................... 36 

Smith Transport........................... Cover, 2-3,50 

Southern Refrigerated Transport................... 23 

Super Service .............................................. 15 

Taylor Truck Lines......................................... 12 

TMC Transportation....................................... 31 

Trans Am...................................................... 51 

Transport America........................................4-5 

Transport Design........................................... 34 

Turquoise Trucking........................................ 36

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