Zachary Plummer of the Fleming County FFA Chapter in Kentucky helps troubleshoot and repair trucks and tractors at his father’s trucking company. While his work was originally limited to just handing his father tools, Zachary is now in charge of maintenance on the trucks, including changing tires, replacing hydraulic hoses and changing oil. This work prompted a personal interest in utilizing a biodiesel processor to produce fuel from waste vegetable oil. Plummer intends to pursue education in diesel repair and eventually start his own small business. He is supported by parents Billy and Karla Plummer and FFA advisors Tonya D. Phillips, Bobby Pease, Lucinda Pease and Chris Fitzpatrick. This award is sponsored by Lincoln Electric and Parker.
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