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Trucker of the Year: Page 2
Safe driving, perfect on-time record drive three-time Owner-Operator of the Year finalist
Owner-operator Glen Horack has been trucking since 1984 and focuses on staying safe and keeping a perfect on-time record. Find out how he does it here.
December 30, 2020
Following distance management, work-life balance key to safety, success of five-time Owner-Operator of the Year finalist
Bryan Smith attributes much of his owner-operator success to partnering with a good company and keeping up with his equipment. Learn more about him here.
December 29, 2020
Nomination period open for Owner-Operator of the Year Contest
The 2021 Owner-Operator of the Year winner will receive $25,000, and two finalists will receive $2,500 each. Also: Washington state lawmakers seek feedback on truck parking; recalls from Daimler Trucks, Utility Trailer.
September 20, 2021
Finalists compete for big cash prizes in annual owner-operator contest
The finalists for the 2020 Owner-Operator of the Year award compete for a $25,000 cash prize. Learn more about the award here on Overdrive.
November 23, 2020
Owner-Operator of the Year contest nominations open through Aug. 31
The 2020 Owner-Operator of the Year will win $25,000. Eligibility includes fleet operators who own no more than five power units and drive one of them full-time.
August 25, 2020
Enter now to win $25,000 in Overdrive’s annual Owner-Operator of the Year contest
TCA's Driver of the Year Contest is accepting applications through Aug. 31, 2020. Two truck drivers will be selected to win $25,000 each. Details here.
August 3, 2020
Safety on deck: Heavy-hauler and Owner-Operator of the Year Kevin Kocmich
Owner-Operator of the Year Kevin Kocmich, who has driven over 3.7 million safe miles, shares his trucking experiences. Details on Overdrive.
April 1, 2020
Diamond’s Kevin Kocmich named top owner-operator, wins $25k
The Truckload Carriers Association named Kevin Kocmich the 2019 Owner-Operator of the Year along with a $25,000 prize. Details here on Overdrive.
March 4, 2020
Temporary team plan turns long-term for Owner-Operator of the Year finalists
With six million safe miles under their belts, Robert and Tracy Roth have been team truck drivers for the past 26 years. More details here on Overdrive.
January 24, 2020
Four-time Owner-Operator of the Year finalist not complacent with success
For the fourth year in a row, Kevin Kocmich is a finalist for the Owner-Operator of the Year award. Learn more about Kocmich and his career here on Overdrive.
January 22, 2020
No regrets for leaving the office behind for Owner-Operator of the Year finalist
Jesse Dennis got into trucking to have a career to support his family and to make his father proud. In his 20-plus years of driving, he’s achieved both goals.
January 20, 2020
Owner-operators competing for $25,000 in TCA-Overdrive contest
Jesse Dennis, Kevin Kocmich and team drivers Robert and Tracy Roth are finalists for the 2019 Owner-Operator of the Year award. The winner, who will receive $25,000, will be announced March 3 at TCA’s annual meeting in Kissimmee, Florida.
January 8, 2020
Owner-Operator of the Year nominations due Friday
One owner-operator winner and a company driver winner will be named, with each receiving $25,000. Each of four runners-up will be awarded $2,500. Nominations for both contests are being accepted through Nov. 15.
November 13, 2019
Owner-Operator of the Year winner offers advice; 2020 award nominations open
Nominations for this year’s edition of the Owner-Operator of the Year contest are now being accepted by TCA. The top three finalists will be announced in January, and the grand prize winner will be announced during TCA’s 2020 Annual Convention, March 1-3, 2020, in Kissimmee, Florida.
August 26, 2019
Farm work led to Owner-Operator of the Year finalist’s highway career
Robert Roth of Ontario, Canada says he grew up driving anything that he possibly could. Read all about him as a finalist for Owner-Operator of the Year.
February 21, 2019
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
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
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
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