The time is running out to nominate exceptional truckers for the coveted Transition Trucking Driving for Excellence award, which celebrates military veterans who have successfully entered the trucking industry. The submission deadline is set for June 20.
Celebrating Veteran Drivers
Organized by Kenworth, FASTPORT, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes initiative, this program aims to highlight America’s top rookie military veteran driver. For 10 years, Kenworth has supported the program by offering an impressive grand prize. This year, the winner will take home a Kenworth T680, complete with a 76-inch sleeper and the PACCAR Powertrain, featuring the PACCAR MX-13 engine, PACCAR TX-12 automated transmission, and PACCAR DX-40 tandem rear axles.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for this prestigious award, nominees must meet the following criteria:
- Be a legal resident of the continental U.S. and a military veteran or current/former member of the National Guard or Reserves.
- Graduated from a PTDI-certified, NAPFTDS, or CVTA member driver training school with a valid CDL.
- Have been hired as a CDL driver by any for-hire carrier or private fleet committed to hiring veterans after January 1, 2024.
Key Dates
- Semi-Finalists Announcement: August 4
- Finalists’ Experience: Finalists will visit Columbus, Ohio, where they will tour the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, attend a reception, and visit the Kenworth Chillicothe manufacturing plant.
- Public Voting: November 1 to 11
- Winner Announcement: December 12 at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C.
The winner of this nationwide search will drive home in a fully equipped Kenworth T680.
To learn more about the full nomination criteria and access the nomination forms, visit the Transition Trucking Driving for Excellence website. Additional details are also available on the websites of FASTPORT and Hiring Our Heroes. Now is the perfect opportunity to honor a veteran trucker who exemplifies excellence!
Source: Truckers News
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