Texas Trucking Association recently recognized leaders in safety and professionalism at its Safety and Maintenance Awards Luncheon held Aug.1 at TXTA’s Annual Conference at the La Cantera Resort and Spa in San Antonio.
“The individuals and organizations honored at TXTA's Annual Safety and Maintenance Luncheon exemplify excellence in the trucking industry,” said TXTA President and CEO, John D. Esparza. “Their dedication to ensuring the safe operation of trucks daily is crucial to maintaining an efficient supply chain. We are deeply grateful for their unwavering commitment to both the industry and safety standards."
This year’s award recipients include:
TXTA Driver of the Year Eddie Camacho, HEB Sponsored by Tenstreet The TXTA Driver of the Year Award is selected from the best truck drivers operating in the state of Texas. After being nominated by their companies, drivers are rated in categories such as number of miles traveled without a chargeable accident, consistency, politeness on the road and tenure. The TXTA Driver of the Year represents TXTA in the American Trucking Associations’ competition for the National Driver of the Year title.
Truck Driving Championship Winners
- State Grand Champion: Matthew Logan Montandon, FedEx Ground
- Flatbed: Ruben Cortez, HEB
- Step Van: Matthew Logan Montandon, FedEx Ground
- Sleeper Berth: Juan Carrillo, FedEx Ground
- Straight Truck: Clint Anderson, FedEx Express
- Tank Truck: Randolph Gamez, HEB
- Twin Trailers: Christopher Flippin, FedEx Freight
- 5-Axle Van: Andres Garcia, FedEx Freight
- 4-Axle Van: Mario Gonzales, Jr., HEB
- 3-Axle Van: Olamide Olayiwola, FedEx Freight
Distinguished Safety Award Alan Riddick, TNT Crane & Rigging Sponsored by Bair Hilty, P.C. and Transafe, Inc. This award honors an individual that exemplifies dedication to motor fleet safety and demonstrates interest, enthusiasm and leadership in achieving the goals of protecting lives and property in the motor traffic environment.
TXTA Truck Safety Contest Grand Champion Sponsored by Great West Casualty
- Grand Champion Groendyke Transport
- First Place in the Intercity under 2.5 million category: W.M. Dewey & Son, Inc.
- First Place in the intercity 2.5-5 million category: Grammer Logistic
- First Place in the Intercity 5-10 million category: Groendyke Transport
- First Place in the Intercity over 20 million category: Walmart Transportation
- First Place in the Local Under 1 million category: W.M. Dewey & Son, Inc.
- First Place in the Local 5 to 10 million category: Groendyke Transport
- First Place in the Local Over 10 million category: Chalk Mountain Services of Texas, LLC
The Truck Safety Contest Award recognizes fleets of TXTA member companies which developed dignified professional driving performance in the trucking industry. These state winners, judged by the company's lowest overall accident frequency experience rates, are presented trophies and plaques in recognition of their achievement.
2024 Technician of the Year Top 5 Sponsored by Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies and Yokohama Tires Corp.
- 1st Place Corey Tegeler, Old Dominion Freight Lines
- 2nd Place Willie Bean II, Love’s Travel Stops
- 3rd Place Rudy Laguna, HEB
- 4th Place Chris Gerrald, Top Guys Diesel
- 5th Place Brandon McNeill, Old Dominion Freight Lines
The Technician of the Year Contest was initiated in 1982 by TXTA and the Fleet Maintenance Council to recognize the contributions of outstanding mechanics of the heavy vehicle fleet maintenance industry. This contest evaluates the mechanic's knowledge of their trade and ability to utilize that knowledge on basic mechanical problems.
