Truck drivers know the road is tough, and sometimes a little recognition goes a long way. This year, one driver is getting a major pat on the back. David Whaley, a Prime Inc. lease operator from Springfield, Mo., has been named the winner of the 4th annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Sweepstakes (NTDAS), put on by Trucker Path, The Trucker Media Group, and a host of generous sponsors.
“Supporting the nation’s truck drivers by recognizing their hard work and dedication is part of our mission at Trucker Path and for all NTDAS sponsors,” said Chris Oliver, CMO of Trucker Path. “The National Truck Driver Appreciation Sweepstakes is our way of thanking them for their continuing contributions with prizes that provide comfort and convenience on the road. We are pleased to present this program for the fourth year in a row.”
Whaley, who grew up in Citra, Fla., earned his CDL through Prime Inc. in December 2021 and has been driving as a lease operator ever since. He says the win was a complete surprise.
“I’ve never come close to winning anything like this,” Whaley said. “I just can’t believe it. I’m so appreciative.”
Chosen from hundreds of entries across the country, Whaley’s prize haul tops $10,000 and includes items designed to make life on the road more comfortable, convenient, and enjoyable.
NTDAS Sponsors Go Big for Drivers
Trucker Path highlighted the generosity of this year’s sponsors:
Title Sponsors:
• Sheetz
• Double Coin Tires
• Exxon Mobil
• Trucker Path
Supporting Sponsors:
• La Quinta
• Red Roof Inn
• Rokform
• The Trucker Media Group
2025 NTDAS Prize Package
The prize package is packed with items to help drivers relax, recharge, and enjoy their downtime:
• SHEETZ: $3,000 gift card plus a $500 merchandise bundle
• DOUBLE COIN TIRES: $4,000 American Express gift card
• EXXON MOBIL: $500 gift card
• RED ROOF INN: 25 vouchers worth $100 each for hotel stays
• ROKFORM: $500 gift card
• TRUCKER PATH: 1-year SiriusXM subscription ($275 value)
• WYNDHAM HOTELS (La Quinta): 10 certificates worth 15,000 Wyndham Rewards points each ($1,950 value)
This sweepstakes not only celebrates truckers’ hard work but also provides them with tools and perks to make life on the road smoother and more enjoyable.
Sources: Trucker Path and The Trucker
