Carlos Manuel Marin Melendez

Carlos Manuel Marin Melendez was driving his loaded wrecker southbound on the turnpike mid-morning on November 29, 2019. As he drove there was a tractor pulling two trailers in the lane next to him. The tow truck and a trailer accidentally made contact causing a crash that took Carlos’ life.

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Innovation of a product sold in the marketplace that has helped move the industry forward. Candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of service to the industry.

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