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30 www.bigrigowner.com J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 7 LEGENDS OF THE ROAD Most days in Paul Frederick's 53 years on the road have been un- eventful, which, in trucking, is usu- ally just how you like them. But throughout his career, the Gatin- eau owner-operator has come across more than a handful of dramatic situations, usually involving people who have been hurt or in dire need of help. Each and every time, Frederick has answered the call without hesita- tion. In fact, he seems to save people as routinely as he performs a circle check. It's for that reason the company he hauls for, Brampton, Ontario-based Travelers Transportation, nominated him for the 2016 Bridgestone-OTA Truck Hero Award, which recognizes a truck driver who has exhibited cou- rageousness, selfl essness and integrity in the face of an emergency. While Frederick has leaped into action many times throughout his career, it was a specifi c incident near Indianapolis that grabbed OTA's at- tention. Frederick and his wife, Carol, who was riding with him at the time, noticed a car heading the wrong way down the off ramp on I-465. Within seconds, it collided with an SUV that was exiting the highway and sent fl ying. Frederick pulled over and ran to the SUV driver, who was shocked but Frederick Named 2016 OTA- Bridgestone Truck Hero