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Trucker of the Year

Oversize hauls set safety standard for Owner-Operator of the Year finalist

Kevin Kocmich believes hauling oversize and overweight equipment works to his advantage as he maintains a spotless truck driving safety record. Details here.

February 20, 2019

Trucker of the Year

Owner-operator of the Year finalist Danny Jewell still rolling after a half-century

Danny Jewell, 73, has been behind the wheel of a truck since 1968. Perhaps even more impressive than those 50-plus years of driving is that they’ve all been with the same company.

February 19, 2019

Trucker of the Year

Owner-operators compete for $25,000 prize

Danny Jewell, Kevin Kocmich and Robert Roth have been named finalists for the Owner-Operator of the Year contest.

January 15, 2019

Business

Owner-Operator of the Year nomination period extended to Friday

One owner-operator winner and a company driver winner will each receive $25,000. Check out the entry details and more here on Overdrive.

November 12, 2018

Trucker of the Year

Globe trotter: Owner-Operator of the Year Phil Keith shaped by a life on the move

Phil Keith is a world traveler. Not only is his truck, but on his Harley and on his sailboat around the Gulf. More on Keith's triumphs here on Overdrive.

May 9, 2018

Trucker of the Year

Philip Keith, year’s top owner-operator, wins $25,000

Keith, leased to WEL Companies of De Pere, Wisconsin, has driven more than 5 million accident-free miles. The contest is produced by TCA and Overdrive.

March 27, 2018

Trucker of the Year

Owner-operator of the Year finalist Philip Keith enjoying life’s finer things

When Keith and Eva, his wife and team driving partner, are at their Gulf Coast home in Long Beach, Mississippi, they usually can be found riding Keith’s motorcycle or on their sailboat with friends. The couple stays on the road 21 to 24 days a month, taking off the rest.

March 14, 2018

Trucker of the Year

Owner-Operator of the Year finalist Kevin Kocmich rises to the oversized challenge

Litchfield, Minnesota-based Kevin Kocmich, 56, leased to Diamond Transportation System, is a finalist for the 2017 Owner-Operator of the Year award. Hhas been hauling oversized/overweight equipment throughout his 28-year driving career. He enjoys the added challenge of being one of the bigger vehicles on the road.

March 8, 2018

Trucker of the Year

Three drivers named finalists in Owner-Operator of the Year contest

Owner-operators Bryan Smith, Kevin Kocmich and Phillip Keith are up for a $25,000 cash prize after being named finalists for the Owner-Operator of the Year award Wednesday. The winner will be announced March 27 at the Truckload Carriers Association Annual Convention.

January 10, 2018

Trucker of the Year

Four days remain to enter Owner-Operator of the Year contest, winner gets $25k cash

Overdrive, in partnership TCA, is seeking nominations for the 2017 Owner-Operator of the Year, an annual contest that awards a safe, professional and successful owner-operator with a $25,000 cash prize. The contest is sponsored by Cummins and Love’s Travel Stops. Nominations will be accepted until November 10.

November 7, 2017

Trucker of the Year

Landstar contractor wins $25,000 as year’s top owner-operator

Landstar Systems’ Gary Buchs won $25,000 Tuesday night when he was named 2016 Owner-Operator of the Year by the Truckload Carriers Association and Overdrive.

March 28, 2017

Trucker of the Year

Oversized freight hauler Kevin Kocmich a finalist for Owner-Operator of the Year

Kevin Kocmich, 55, of Litchfield, Minnesota, averages 115,000 miles a year — pretty good, he says, considering he’s hauling mostly oversized loads with curfew restrictions.

March 17, 2017