Arizona Trucking Leaders and Legends Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:49:49 -0400 http://www.ArizonaTrucking.com en-us © 2026 Arizona Trucking Leaders and Legends yes da757085-95d0-58aa-bcb7-2e39809cdc94 Arizona Trucking Association episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Arizona Trucking, Trucking, Leadership and Management, Trucking History, Arizona Trucking Association Arizona Trucking Association https://storage.buzzsprout.com/uljjeektexxvou3mix5wn5shnyrb?.jpg Arizona Trucking Leaders and Legends http://www.ArizonaTrucking.com Episode 3: Mike Jimenez, J & L Transportation Episode 3: Mike Jimenez, J & L Transportation Mike Jimenez is President, CEO and co-founder of J&L Transportation based in Phoenix Arizona. Mike started out as a driver at the age of 17 years old in Southern California and is now considered a leader in the trucking industry. Listen to how Mike got started in the industry he loves.

Official Bio: President, CEO, co-founder, principal. Prior to starting J&L Transportation, Mike was involved in the trucking business as a driver, mechanic, and owner since 1972. He is a noted authority on intermodal and drayage operations in the western U.S. and often called upon by industry for advice and counsel. Mr. Jimenez has served as Chairman of the Arizona Trucking Association (2001-2003) and is a member of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee.  

]]> Mike Jimenez is President, CEO and co-founder of J&L Transportation based in Phoenix Arizona. Mike started out as a driver at the age of 17 years old in Southern California and is now considered a leader in the trucking industry. Listen to how Mike got started in the industry he loves.

Official Bio: President, CEO, co-founder, principal. Prior to starting J&L Transportation, Mike was involved in the trucking business as a driver, mechanic, and owner since 1972. He is a noted authority on intermodal and drayage operations in the western U.S. and often called upon by industry for advice and counsel. Mr. Jimenez has served as Chairman of the Arizona Trucking Association (2001-2003) and is a member of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee.  

]]> Arizona Trucking Association Buzzsprout-8078843 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0700 2145 full false Episode 2: Don Blake, Inland Kenworth Episode 2: Don Blake, Inland Kenworth Don Blake is the New Truck Sales Manager for Inland Kenworth in Phoenix. During his 24 years at Inland Kenworth Don worked his way up from parts delivery to General Manager. Don shares some invaluable advice for people coming into the industry and some other inspirational lessons. Don serves on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Trucking Association (www.arizonatrucking.com and Truckers Against Trafficking (www.truckersagainsttrafficking.com).

Official Bio:
Don Blake Is the New Truck Sales Manager at Inland Kenwoth’s flagship store in Tolleson, AZ and has served in the trucking industry for over 24 years. Mr. Blake is an active board member of Truckers Against Trafficking and the Arizona Trucking Association.  

Mr. Blake holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Business from Humboldt State University, and is graduate of NADA Dealer Academy Program.  He holds two patents and loves to invent and tinker. 

Don has been married to his loving and supportive wife Nancy for 22 years.  Don and Nancy have three teenage children.  Don is a true family man and enjoys coaching girls volleyball for Northwest Christian School, where his children attend.





]]> Don Blake is the New Truck Sales Manager for Inland Kenworth in Phoenix. During his 24 years at Inland Kenworth Don worked his way up from parts delivery to General Manager. Don shares some invaluable advice for people coming into the industry and some other inspirational lessons. Don serves on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Trucking Association (www.arizonatrucking.com and Truckers Against Trafficking (www.truckersagainsttrafficking.com).

Official Bio:
Don Blake Is the New Truck Sales Manager at Inland Kenwoth’s flagship store in Tolleson, AZ and has served in the trucking industry for over 24 years. Mr. Blake is an active board member of Truckers Against Trafficking and the Arizona Trucking Association.  

Mr. Blake holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Business from Humboldt State University, and is graduate of NADA Dealer Academy Program.  He holds two patents and loves to invent and tinker. 

Don has been married to his loving and supportive wife Nancy for 22 years.  Don and Nancy have three teenage children.  Don is a true family man and enjoys coaching girls volleyball for Northwest Christian School, where his children attend.





]]> Arizona Trucking Association Buzzsprout-4402502 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0700 1714 full false Episode 1: Bruce MacRae, UPS Episode 1: Bruce MacRae, UPS Bruce MacRae is the Vice President of Government Affairs for UPS. Bruce is also the Chairman of the Board for the Arizona Trucking Association. Listen to Bruce talk about how he became Vice President at UPS, lessons he has learned along the way, and his advice for others. 

]]> Bruce MacRae is the Vice President of Government Affairs for UPS. Bruce is also the Chairman of the Board for the Arizona Trucking Association. Listen to Bruce talk about how he became Vice President at UPS, lessons he has learned along the way, and his advice for others. 

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