Little Truckers’ Club

HI LITTLE TRUCKERS!

Hi there, little truckers. Wow, have we had some crazy weather lately? There’s been thunder, lightning and even hailstorms where I live. I’m lucky I get to work inside by my fire. Have you braved the storms and been out trucking?

Congratulations to eight-year-old Amelia Murray, who found the Little Truckers’ logo on page 88 of the June issue. Keep an eye out on your mailbox – something cool is coming your way.

Don’t forget that if you would like to see yourself here in Little Truckers’ Club, all you need to do is email your stories, jokes, photos, and/or drawings to me at rochelle@nztrucking. co.nz with a wee paragraph telling us about them, along with your name and age. We love seeing them all.

The Little Truckers’ Club logo is hidden somewhere in this issue — find it and let me know where it is, and you may win a prize. You can email me at rochelle@nztrucking. co.nz

Joke of the month

What kind of driver never gets a ticket? A screwdriver!

The trademark of Mack Trucks is the Bulldog. This nickname was earned in 1917 during World War 1 when the British government purchased the AC model to supply its front line with troops, food and equipment. British soldiers called the truck the ‘Bulldog Mack’ not only because the truck had a hood that tapered down and resembled the English Bulldog, but because the English Bulldog is ‘tough’ – and it stuck.

Did you know that a gold Bulldog ornament on a Mack truck indicates the vehicle is 100% authentic Mack and a silver ornament means it is not? Most Macks have a silver emblem.

Colouring competition

This month, Scania Trucks has put up an awesome prize pack! To be in to win, colour in the Scania I’ve drawn (right) and send your entries to me at rochelle@nztrucking. co.nz before Friday, 5 August. Winners will be announced in the September issue. Grab your felt pens, crayons, colouring pencils or even paints and get creative. I can’t wait to see your entries.

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