Fran Bernard

Fran Bernard

Fran Bernard is an experienced owner with a demonstrated history of working in the transportation/trucking industry. She is currentlhy president at International Trucking School Inc.

Recent Posts by Fran Bernard:

by Fran Bernard, on May 11, 2023 8:26:54 AM

Mazie Lanham Mazie Lanham, from California, became the first woman to drive for UPS in 1943. Recognizing what United Parcel Service (UPS) is today, it is amazing to know that it …

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by Fran Bernard, on May 1, 2023 4:39:44 PM

America is a nation of immigrants. That is not a cliché but a simple fact. The truth is that the U.S. as we know it was built by immigrants. Everyone …

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Topics:Human ResourcesLife on the Road

by Fran Bernard, on May 1, 2023 2:57:43 PM

Photo: Shelle Lichti via The Rainbow Rider Fan Page on Facebook Skills and qualifications - that is what driving a truck is all about. Can you pass a Department of …

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Topics:Human ResourcesDriver PerspectiveGender Diversity Issues

by Fran Bernard, on Mar 6, 2023 1:12:57 PM

Photo: MADD In honor of Women’s History Month, the Women In Trucking Association is taking the time to tell the stories of iconic women who have paved the way for …

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by Fran Bernard, on Mar 6, 2023 1:11:40 PM

Photo: Transportation History In honor of Women’s History Month, the Women In Trucking Association is taking the time to tell the stories of iconic women who have paved the way …

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by Fran Bernard, on Mar 6, 2023 1:10:52 PM

Photo: Transportation History In honor of Women’s History Month, the Women In Trucking Association is taking the time to tell the stories of iconic women who have paved the way …

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by Fran Bernard, on Feb 20, 2023 2:54:38 PM

Have you ever wondered what exactly is the job description of a truck driver? Has it changed over the years? The origin of truckdriver was first recorded in 1890-95. Truckdriver …

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Topics:Human ResourcesLife on the Road

by Fran Bernard, on Feb 8, 2023 8:56:20 AM

Through the CDL program at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution, inmates earn industry-recognized certifications through coursework and driving simulators. Aaron Smith and Ed Hennings, two former inmates, help others beat the …

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by Fran Bernard, on Jan 25, 2023 8:40:58 AM

Have you ever wondered if there was somewhere you could go just to look, observe, go ga-ga over some of the gorgeous trucks you see while out on the road? …

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by Fran Bernard, on Dec 27, 2022 4:52:35 PM

One third of new gun buyers last year were women. Self-defense is the number one reason that women are taking the gun industry by storm. Whether it is to feel …

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Topics:Safety

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