Get ready to recognize the unsung heroes of the road! The nomination process for the 2023 Pilot Flying J Road Warrior award is officially underway.
Send in your submissions online before August 21st to celebrate those exceptional drivers who have made remarkable contributions to the trucking industry. Whether it’s a stellar safe driving history, impactful community involvement, or inspiring personal stories, they want to hear it all!
“Every year, we look forward to hearing the stories of legendary drivers who make a difference in our industry and their communities, paving the way for millions,” Adrienne Ingoldt, vice president of brand and marketing for Pilot Flying J, said in a statement. “We are honored to recognize and celebrate these individuals and are eager to find out who will be our 2023 Road Warriors.”
Pilot is awarding a generous $15,000 to the grand prize winner, $10,000 for second place, and $5,000 for third place.
In 2022, the coveted Road Warrior grand prize was presented to Dave Sweetman, a dedicated U.S. Army veteran with an impressive track record of over 5 million accident-free miles. He was nominated by his girlfriend, Karen, and was pleasantly surprised to receive this honor.
“I’ve been fortunate to have some pretty good gigs and use my position to be a good ambassador for trucking,” Sweetman told Land Line in October 2022.
Sweetman’s nomination stood out for his exceptional contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic and his involvement with the impactful Trucker Buddy program, which connects professional drivers with students to foster education and recognize educational accomplishments.
Last year, Jeffrey Thomas, a seasoned professional driver with over 35 years of experience, claimed the second-place spot, while Greg Hepner and Ron Rigdon shared third place.
Be on the lookout for the announcement of this year’s winners in late September, during the month dedicated to showing appreciation for drivers.
For more details, check out the official contest rules here.
Source: Land Line
