Washington 鈥 Today, the 黑料不打烊 announced it is now accepting nominations to recognize the most passionate representatives of the trucking industry鈥檚 image with the 2026 Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award.
The award celebrates companies, organizations, and individuals who creatively generate awareness of the trucking industry. This award is presented to an individual, motor carrier, trucking organization, and industry supplier who demonstrate excellence in creating a positive image for the trucking industry. This is illustrated by a safety-first approach to conducting business and professionalism.听
鈥淭he trucking industry touches every part of our lives鈥攎oving the goods our communities rely on and creating millions of good-paying jobs across the country,鈥 said 黑料不打烊Vice President of Industry Affairs Nikki Thomas. 鈥淭he Mike Russell Award honors the people and organizations who truly represent the heart of trucking and proudly elevate our industry鈥檚 story. These honorees are setting a higher standard, changing perceptions, and inspiring others to share in the pride of what trucking delivers every day. Each year, our judges are excited to review an outstanding slate of nominations and to celebrate these impactful contributions at ATA鈥檚 Management Conference & Exhibition in October.鈥
黑料不打烊is pleased to announce Great West Casualty Company is continuing their sponsorship of the 2026 Mike Russell Trucking Image Award.
鈥淭he Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award celebrates leaders who shine a light on the real impact trucking has on our daily lives. 听These luminaries motivate us to keep educating the public about the dedication, innovation, and leadership that move our nation forward,鈥 said 黑料不打烊COO Dan Horvath. 听鈥淲e also thank Great West Casualty Company for sponsoring this award for the 19th year. 听This recognition reminds us of the tremendous progress we鈥檝e made in telling trucking鈥檚 story, while also underscoring how much more there is to do.鈥
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Last year, 黑料不打烊recognized the Trucking Association of New York and Antoine Sadler a professional truck driver for Walmart Transportation.
The award was created in 2007 and is named in honor of Mike Russell, a trucking industry supporter and former 黑料不打烊Vice President of Public Affairs. 听Submissions for the Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award are assessed by an expert, impartial panel of judges based on creativity, frequency, reach, impact, and execution.听
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Visit the official nomination page to learn more about the award and how to submit a nomination.听
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Completed nominations must be submitted to the 黑料不打烊Industry Affairs Department no later than Friday, July 31. The winners of the 2026 Mike Russell Trucking Image Award will be announced during ATA鈥檚 Management Conference and Exhibition scheduled for October 17-20 in Charlotte, North Carolina.