Nominations are open for the 2027 Best Fleets to Drive For program, allowing truck drivers and independent contractors to recognize the carriers they believe provide a strong workplace.
Drivers have until October 31 to submit a nomination, and only one nomination is needed for an eligible fleet to move forward in the program.
Who Can Submit a Nomination
A nomination must come from a company driver currently employed by the carrier or an owner-operator leased to the carrier. Drivers can nominate the fleet they currently work with through the Best Fleets to Drive For website.
Eligible carriers must operate for hire with at least 10 tractor-trailers under their own authority in the United States or Canada. There is no fee to participate, and carriers do not need to belong to an industry association.
Private fleets are not eligible for the program.
What Happens After a Fleet Is Nominated
A nomination starts the process, but it does not automatically put a carrier on the Best Fleets list.
Fleets that choose to participate complete a questionnaire and interview covering compensation, benefits, operations, career development, recognition, and work-life balance. Drivers and independent contractors at participating carriers are then asked to complete a separate survey about their experience with the company.
The number of driver surveys required varies based on fleet size, and individual driver names are not shared with the carrier. Those responses are considered alongside the fleet evaluation, safety performance, and driver retention when determining the results.
Best Fleets Enters Its 19th Year.
CarriersEdge launched Best Fleets to Drive For in 2008, and the 2027 program marks its 19th edition.
The program ultimately recognizes the Top 20 Best Fleets to Drive For along with Fleets to Watch and qualifying Hall of Fame carriers. Best Overall honors are also awarded in large- and small-carrier categories.
Drivers who want to recognize their current carrier can submit a nomination through October 31, 2026.
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Last Updated: September 15, 2026
Source: The Trucker
Source: Best Fleets to Drive For
