Forks, First Aid and Other Sage Advice

With about 2,000 entries in six different categories the choice wasn'teasy, but there could be only one $5,000 grand prize winner inProgressive's commercialauto insurance Truck Tips contest.

Timothy Gibbons of San Francisco, Calif., was the lucky truckinsurance tipster with the following submission in the "Funny"category: When you come to a fork in the road, don't use it to eat yourlunch. You never know where it's been.

Gibbons' grand-prize winning truck tip will also be featured in aProgressive Commercial truckinsurance radio ad.

"We had some great submissions which prove that not only do truckershave great common sense advice, they've also got a great sense ofhumor," said Tom Corpus, with Progressive's commercial auto insurancegroup.

In addition to the grand prize winner, six people won $500 each forindividual category submissions:

Fuel Savings Tip -- Stay back, stay safe and save fuel. Stayingback gives you more time for braking and time to downshift. It savesfuel and your brakes, too. -- Donna Hodge, Stratford, Wis.

On-the-Road Tip -- During bug season, spray the grille of yourtruck with non-stick cooking spray, and bugs won't stick. -- AudreyPruett, Palatka, Fla.

On-the-Job Tip -- On a snowy evening, drape a tarp over yourwindshield and hood, closing the sides in the driver and passengerdoors. In the morning, open the doors and pull off the tarp. Noscraping, brushing or snow up your sleeves. -- Kelly Mytych, NorthScituate, R.I.

Vehicle and Driving Tip -- Glue a small piece of Velcro®under your dash and glue another small piece to your thermos. Now yourthermos is conveniently at your fingertips and not rolling around. -- Kathy Zukowski, Scranton, Pa.

Safety Tip -- Better let the wife pack your first-aid kit.Electrical tape and a cough drop don't quite cut it! -- Rhonda Mason,Guilford, Maine.

Funny Tip -- Pay attention to the signs for soft shoulders.Remember, they aren't for caressing or snuggling. -- Patricia Sennett,Toledo, Ohio.

The Progressive Truck Tips contest was open from October 2008 throughMarch 2009. Truckers, and anyone interested in trucking, submitted theirbest original advice online at the Progressive Truck Tips Web site. Toread more Truck Tips contest submissions, log on to www.progressivetrucktips.com.

About Progressive

The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, in business since 1937, isone of the country's largest auto insurance groups, the largest sellerof motorcycle and personal watercraft policies, and a market leader incommercial auto insurance based on premiums written.

Progressive is committed to becoming consumers' #1 choice for autoinsurance by providing competitive rates and innovative products andservices that meet drivers' needs throughout their lifetimes, includingsuperior online and in-person customer service, and best-in-class,24-hour claims service, such as its concierge level of claims serviceavailable at service centers located in major metropolitan areasthroughout the United States.

Progressive companies offer consumers choices in how to shop for, buyand manage their auto insurance policies. Progressive offers itsproducts, including personal and commercial auto, motorcycle, boat andrecreational vehicle insurance, through more than 30,000 independentinsurance agencies throughout the U.S. and online and by phone directlyfrom the Company. Private passenger auto products and prices aredifferent when purchased directly from Progressive or throughindependent agencies. To find an agent or to get a quote, go to http://www.progressive.com.

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