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 Jul 12, 2023 9:47:56 AM

The most important safety feature of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is the driver. Every time you get behind the wheel, you are responsible for your own safety, as well …

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Topics:Life on the RoadHealth and Wellness

by Fran Bernard, on Jun 27, 2023 8:09:14 PM

“A soldier is someone, who at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to the United States of America up to and including their life.” Unknown …

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by Fran Bernard, on Jun 14, 2023 11:51:26 AM

Photo: Sensible Driver Charlotte Bridgwood In 1917, Charlotte improved on another woman inventor, Mary Anderson’s, original manual design for windshield wipers. Mary was on a Trolley car in New York …

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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 …

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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

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