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Kurt Grote

Kurt Grote is an owner-operator who drives a 2006 Kenworth W900 for John Christner Trucking in Sapulpa, OK. Grote, a trucker since 1992, hauls refrigerated products to all 48 states and Canada, has achieved a million miles of safe driving, and has received his CABS certification.


Truck Specs

Model: Cascadia 72" RR SleeperCab

Cab: 125" BBC Aluminum

Engine: DD15 560HP, 1850 lb/ft

Transmission: Eaton Fuller RTO-1890B Autoshift

Front Axle/Suspension: 14,700 lb.

Rear Axle/Suspension: 40,000 lb. Airliner

Fuel Tanks: Dual 150 gallon

Wheel Base: 236"

Kurt's Truck

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“Awards Banquet”

Hello everyone, I have one event that has come and gone. That would be the awards banquet
in Oklahoma City. This banquet is held every year to recognize drivers for their achievements thru out the past year and previous years. The awards go to 1 million mile drivers, two million mile drivers and so on. They also give company’s awards for their outstanding safety achievements thru out the year. I was fortunate enough to get an professional drivers award last year, one of only twelve are handed out each year in the state of Oklahoma. I was also nominated this year for the top honor of driver of the year for the state of Oklahoma. Unfortunately I did not receive it again this year, but the nomination means that I am doing things right as far as safety and the way I conduct my business. Once again one out of twelve is not that bad. I appreciate all the support I receive from friends and family in my quest for the top spot. I am not discouraged or am I disappointed in the out come, all it means is that I have to work harder at what I do. To be nominated two years in a row and tobe one of only twelve drivers in the entire state recognized makes me very proud of my profession. Next on my agenda is the Louisville truck show “mats” in Louisville KY. March 25th through the 27th I hope to see you all there. Until the next truck stop you all be safe.

Kurt and Spencer

2 Responses to ““Awards Banquet””

  1. Henry Albert Says:

    Kurt,
    One out of twelve is quite a honor, congratulations.
    Henry Albert

  2. donna Thurman Says:

    thats still a honor…congrats

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