Minimizer, makers of Polycarbonate fenders, celebrated its 30th year in business by awarding two customers $15,000 prizes at the Mid-America Trucking Show. Any customer who spent $100 on Minimizer product while the contest was open is eligible to win the drawing. The company says additional entries were made for every $500 spent over and above first $100.
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The winner of the owner-operator prize was Chris Coplan of Watertown, South Dakota (center, with hat).
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The fleet prize went to A. Beaumont Transport of Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Quebec, represented by Vincent Beaumont (center, black shirt).
The award was presented by company president, Craig Kruckeberg, far left, at Minimizer’s booth during the Mid-America Trucking Show.
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