Nominations sought for trucking image awards

Updated May 19, 2019

The American Trucking Associations is accepting nominations for this year’s Mike Russell Trucking Image Award.

The annual award is sponsored by HireRight and is given to an individual, trucking company, trucking organization or industry supplier for their safety-first approach to doing business and professionalism.

Accepting awards last year for their organizations were, left to right: Shannon Newton (Arkansas Trucking Association), Tony Bradley (Arizona Trucking Association accepting on behalf of Truckers Against Trafficking), John Elliott (Load One) and Herschel Evans (Holland). (John Sommers photo)Accepting awards last year for their organizations were, left to right: Shannon Newton (Arkansas Trucking Association), Tony Bradley (Arizona Trucking Association accepting on behalf of Truckers Against Trafficking), John Elliott (Load One) and Herschel Evans (Holland). (John Sommers photo)

Last year, ATA recognized the Tennessee Trucking Association Foundation, Werner Enterprises, Pilot Flying J and America’s Road Team Captain Don Logan for their contributions to the industry’s image.

The awards are named in honor of the late Mike Russell, a trucking industry supporter and former ATA vice president of public affairs.

Nominations for the award are evaluated by a panel of judges based on creativity, frequency, impact and execution.

Applications should be submitted by Aug. 2 Information on submitting an application for the award can be found here.

The winners will be named at ATA’s Management Conference and Exhibition in San Diego on Oct. 5-9.