Every driver knows how demanding tank work can be. From product handling to constant safety checks, it’s a job that requires discipline, patience, and the kind of awareness that only comes from experience behind the wheel. The National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) organization has announced the eight drivers who stood out this year, naming them finalists for the 2025–2026 Professional Driver of the Year Champion award.
The program, sponsored by Great West Casualty Company, highlights tank haulers whose work reflects the highest standards in safety and professionalism. These finalists come from fleets across the country, each with their own story and years of earned expertise.
The 2025–2026 Finalists
NTTC named the following drivers as this year’s top contenders:
- Bruce Jones – G&D Trucking, Inc. / Hoffman Transportation, LLC
- Jarrod Alsobrooks – SWTO, LLC
- Joseph Hafford – Kenan Advantage Group
- Michael Key – Kenan Advantage Group
- Jorge Hernandez – Certified Express, Inc.
- Anthony Rocha – Foodliner
- Scott Tempus – Quest Liner
- Andrew Givens – ADM Trucking
One of these drivers will earn the title of Grand Champion when NTTC holds its Annual Conference in Baltimore from April 20 to 22, 2026.
What the Grand Champion Does
The driver selected as Grand Champion will take on a role that goes beyond day-to-day driving. NTTC relies on this individual to help share the industry’s message of safety and education across the country. Drivers often speak at events, represent the tank sector in national discussions, and help raise awareness about the level of skill and responsibility tank operations require.
For drivers out on the road, this recognition serves as a reminder that the industry still values safe habits, consistent professionalism, and the effort it takes to run tank loads the right way.
More information about the Driver of the Year Champion program can be found at tanktruck.org/doy.
Source: Truckers News
