The program, sponsored by Great West Casualty Company, highlights tank haulers whose work reflects the highest standards in safety and professionalism. These finalists come from fleets across the country, each with their own story and years of earned expertise.

The 2025–2026 Finalists

NTTC named the following drivers as this year’s top contenders:

• Bruce Jones – G&D Trucking, Inc. / Hoffman Transportation, LLC
• Jarrod Alsobrooks – SWTO, LLC
• Joseph Hafford – Kenan Advantage Group
• Michael Key – Kenan Advantage Group
• Jorge Hernandez – Certified Express, Inc.
• Anthony Rocha – Foodliner
• Scott Tempus – Quest Liner
• Andrew Givens – ADM Trucking

One of these drivers will earn the title of Grand Champion when NTTC holds its Annual Conference in Baltimore from April 20 to 22, 2026.

What the Grand Champion Does

The driver selected as Grand Champion will take on a role that goes beyond day-to-day driving. NTTC relies on this individual to help share the industry’s message of safety and education across the country. Drivers often speak at events, represent the tank sector in national discussions, and help raise awareness about the level of skill and responsibility tank operations require.

For drivers out on the road, this recognition serves as a reminder that the industry still values safe habits, consistent professionalism, and the effort it takes to run tank loads the right way.

More information about the Driver of the Year Champion program can be found at tanktruck.org/doy.

Source: Truckers News

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About the Heil Trophy & Safety Contest

The NTTC Competitive Safety Contest is open exclusively to its for-hire tank truck carrier members and private fleet members in good standing. Participants are grouped into mileage-based class categories to ensure fair competition based on organizational size.

The competition spans two rounds. Round 1—focused on identifying the top carriers in various mileage categories—closed on January 29, 2024, with winners being revealed today, February 19. These winners progress to Round 2, taking place February 20 through March 5.

During Round 1, carriers received accolades in three categories—Grand, Honor, and Merit—within their respective mileage classes. Round 2 will determine the ultimate Heil Trophy winners across three divisions:

• Harvison Division (Over 15 million miles)

• Sutherland Division (Under 15 million miles)

• Private Fleet Division

The final Heil Trophy recipients will be unveiled during NTTC’s Annual Conference in Tampa, Florida, scheduled for April 21–24, 2025.

Private Fleet Division: Round 1 Highlights

Class 5

• Grand Award – Chevron Phillips Chemical Company

• Grand Award – Cato, Inc.

• Honor Award – Kuehne Chemical Company

Class 4

• Grand Award – LSP Transport LLC

• Honor Award – R B Stewart Petroleum Products Inc.

• Merit Award – Poolsure

Class 3

• Grand Award – Casey’s Services Company

• Honor Award – Irving Oil Limited

• Merit Award – SWTO, LLC

Class 2

• Grand Award – CLI Transport, LP

• Honor Award – ADM Trucking

Class 1

• Grand Award – Gemini Motor Transport

• Honor Award – Pilot Travel Centers LLC

Sutherland Division Winners (Under 15 Million Miles): Round 1

Class 10

• Grand Award – Glendenning Brothers Inc.

• Grand Award – Lacy’s Express, Inc.

• Grand Award – Ventura Transfer Company

• Honor Award – J&S Transport Co., Inc.

• Merit Award – Weaver Bros., Inc.

Class 9

• Grand Award – Ee-Jay Motor Transports, Inc.

• Grand Award – MBH Trucking, LLC

• Honor Award – Dibble Trucking Inc.

• Merit Award – PAR Trucking, Inc.

Class 8

• Grand Award – Newman Carriers

• Honor Award – Liquid Cargo Group

• Merit Award – Alaska West Express Inc.

Class 7

• Grand Award – Wynne Transport Service, Inc.

• Honor Award – G&D Trucking Inc. / Hoffman Transportation LLC

• Merit Award – Hazmat Environmental Group, Inc.

Class 6

• Grand Award – Crossett Inc.

• Honor Award – Associated Petroleum Carriers, Inc.

• Merit Award – Commercial Transport, Inc.

Harvison Division Winners (Over 15 Million Miles): Round 1

Class 5

• Grand Award – Modern Transportation LLC

• Honor Award – AJ Weigand / Harmac Transportation

• Merit Award – Tandet Group

Class 4

• Grand Award – GenOx Transportation Inc.

• Honor Award – Service Transport Company

• Merit Award – Bulkmatic LLC

Class 3

• Grand Award – Ergon Trucking

• Honor Award – Slay Transportation

• Merit Award – Schneider National Bulk Carriers

Class 2

• Grand Award – Western Dairy Transport

• Honor Award – Groendyke Transport, Inc.

• Merit Award – Oakley Transport Inc.

Class 1

• Grand Award – Trimac Transportation

• Honor Award – Kenan Advantage Group

• Merit Award – Foodliner, Inc. / Quest Liner

Source: Truckers News

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