The prestigious Heil Trophy, an award presented by the National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) in recognition of outstanding tank truck safety practices across North America, is one step closer to finding its winners. The first phase of this year’s Competitive Safety Contest has wrapped up, with top-performing carriers in three divisions announced.
About the Heil Trophy & Safety Contest
The NTTC Competitive Safety Contest is open exclusively to its for-hire tank truck carrier members and private fleet members in good standing. Participants are grouped into mileage-based class categories to ensure fair competition based on organizational size.
The competition spans two rounds. Round 1—focused on identifying the top carriers in various mileage categories—closed on January 29, 2024, with winners being revealed today, February 19. These winners progress to Round 2, taking place February 20 through March 5.
During Round 1, carriers received accolades in three categories—Grand, Honor, and Merit—within their respective mileage classes. Round 2 will determine the ultimate Heil Trophy winners across three divisions:
- Harvison Division (Over 15 million miles)
- Sutherland Division (Under 15 million miles)
- Private Fleet Division
The final Heil Trophy recipients will be unveiled during NTTC’s Annual Conference in Tampa, Florida, scheduled for April 21–24, 2025.
Private Fleet Division: Round 1 Highlights
Class 5
- Grand Award – Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
- Grand Award – Cato, Inc.
- Honor Award – Kuehne Chemical Company
Class 4
- Grand Award – LSP Transport LLC
- Honor Award – R B Stewart Petroleum Products Inc.
- Merit Award – Poolsure
Class 3
- Grand Award – Casey’s Services Company
- Honor Award – Irving Oil Limited
- Merit Award – SWTO, LLC
Class 2
- Grand Award – CLI Transport, LP
- Honor Award – ADM Trucking
Class 1
- Grand Award – Gemini Motor Transport
- Honor Award – Pilot Travel Centers LLC
Sutherland Division Winners (Under 15 Million Miles): Round 1
Class 10
- Grand Award – Glendenning Brothers Inc.
- Grand Award – Lacy’s Express, Inc.
- Grand Award – Ventura Transfer Company
- Honor Award – J&S Transport Co., Inc.
- Merit Award – Weaver Bros., Inc.
Class 9
- Grand Award – Ee-Jay Motor Transports, Inc.
- Grand Award – MBH Trucking, LLC
- Honor Award – Dibble Trucking Inc.
- Merit Award – PAR Trucking, Inc.
Class 8
- Grand Award – Newman Carriers
- Honor Award – Liquid Cargo Group
- Merit Award – Alaska West Express Inc.
Class 7
- Grand Award – Wynne Transport Service, Inc.
- Honor Award – G&D Trucking Inc. / Hoffman Transportation LLC
- Merit Award – Hazmat Environmental Group, Inc.
Class 6
- Grand Award – Crossett Inc.
- Honor Award – Associated Petroleum Carriers, Inc.
- Merit Award – Commercial Transport, Inc.
Harvison Division Winners (Over 15 Million Miles): Round 1
Class 5
- Grand Award – Modern Transportation LLC
- Honor Award – AJ Weigand / Harmac Transportation
- Merit Award – Tandet Group
Class 4
- Grand Award – GenOx Transportation Inc.
- Honor Award – Service Transport Company
- Merit Award – Bulkmatic LLC
Class 3
- Grand Award – Ergon Trucking
- Honor Award – Slay Transportation
- Merit Award – Schneider National Bulk Carriers
Class 2
- Grand Award – Western Dairy Transport
- Honor Award – Groendyke Transport, Inc.
- Merit Award – Oakley Transport Inc.
Class 1
- Grand Award – Trimac Transportation
- Honor Award – Kenan Advantage Group
- Merit Award – Foodliner, Inc. / Quest Liner
Source: Truckers News
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