Nominations are open through February 6, 2026. The Image Team is made up of CDL-holding drivers who are actively working in trucking and willing to share their real-world experiences with audiences inside and outside the industry.

What the Image Team represents

The Image Team was established in 2015 to highlight the role women play behind the wheel and to give drivers a platform to speak directly about their careers. Members of the team come from different segments of trucking and bring a wide range of experience to the role.

Drivers selected for the Image Team take part in activities that may include:

• Media interviews and public speaking
•  Community and industry events
•  Educational outreach
• Ride-alongs that introduce others to trucking careers

The goal is to provide a visible and authentic driver perspective while encouraging more women to consider careers in trucking.

Why WIT says the Image Team matters

WIT leadership says the program is designed to elevate drivers who are passionate about the profession and willing to help move the industry forward.

“Drivers are the heartbeat of our industry, and WIT’s Image Team highlights how rewarding a career behind the wheel can be,” said Jennifer Hedrick, CAE, WIT president and CEO. “We are excited to showcase women who are passionate about their careers, confident in sharing their stories, and committed to supporting and elevating others across the trucking profession.”

Who is eligible to be nominated

Nominations must be submitted by a current employer or supervisor who supports the driver’s participation and time commitment. Owner-operators are allowed to self-nominate.

To be eligible, nominees must:

• Hold a current CDL and be actively working in trucking
•  Maintain a clean safety record
•  Demonstrate professionalism and a strong safety focus
• Be comfortable with public speaking and media engagement
• Show passion for WIT’s mission
•  Have a presence or willingness to engage on social media

Finalists will participate in interviews during February.

When the 2026 Image Team will be announced

The 2026 Image Team will be revealed during the Salute to Women Behind the Wheel event at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville on March 27, 2026.

For drivers interested in representing the industry and sharing their story, the Image Team offers a unique opportunity to step into a leadership role while continuing to do the job that keeps freight moving.

Source: AJOT

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The Truckload Carriers Association has officially named Lewis its newest Highway Angel, recognizing the calm, quick, and compassionate way he handled a crash he came across in western Iowa.

According to TCA, Lewis was rolling westbound near Harlan around 6 a.m. on November 9 when he saw a car heading the opposite direction suddenly lose control and wreck.

“I thought, ‘Okay, let’s make sure everything is okay,” he said. After pulling over, Lewis made his way down toward the vehicle, which had landed roughly 100 feet off the highway in an irrigation ditch.

When he reached the scene, he found a young woman named Cora climbing the embankment. She was not hurt, but she was shaken and freezing. After calling 911 and her parents, she took shelter inside Lewis’s truck to warm up until troopers arrived. She told him she had fallen asleep at the wheel.

Her parents later reached out to Lewis’s employer with a message that every driver can appreciate.

“We are very grateful for his kindness and how he kept her safe and warm until the state trooper got to the scene. Owen is a model employee who your company is lucky to have on board. We appreciate what he did for our daughter yesterday,” Emily Truitt and Toby Knoop.

Lewis says helping was never a question. “I have always felt like if something happens, I need to stop and make sure everything is okay.”

He joins nearly 1,500 other professional drivers recognized since the TCA Highway Angel program began in 1997. Supported by EpicVue, DriverFacts, and Northland Insurance, the program continues spotlighting the drivers who show real heart out on the highway.

For truckers like Lewis, it is just another day doing the right thing, but the impact lasts far longer.

Source: Truckers News

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