
There now is moire time to nominate a trucker for a major national heroism award.
The deadline to nominate a driver for Goodyear’s 2024 Highway Hero has been extended through 11:59 p.m. Feb. 28.
A grand prize winner and up to two finalists will be chosen from the field of nominees. Goodyear said each will receive a cash prize, with the winner also receiving a ride in the Goodyear Blimp.
To be eligible for Goodyear’s Highway Hero Award, a nominee must be a full-time commercial driver with a valid CDL, reside in the U.S. or Canada and be actively operating a commercial, infrastructure, vocational or non-lifesaving emergency vehicle with a rim size greater than 19 inches.
The driver must have been on the job at the time of the heroic act, which must have occurred between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2024.