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The search is on for the best rookie
truck driver in the U.S.
TRUCKING'S TOP ROOKIE
TRUCKING'S TOP ROOKIE
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For the sixth year, Truckers News, the Truckload Carriers Association,
the American Trucking Associations and numerous sponsors are
looking to recognize Trucking's Top Rookie.
The Mike O'Connell Memorial Award honors the top rookie driver and
is intended to increase pride and professionalism among new drivers
and promote truck driving as an outstanding career of choice.
Eligibility
Any CDL holder who has graduated from a PTDI certified, or
NAPFTDS or CVTA member driver training school within the
past year and has been employed by a trucking company for
less than one year
The contest accepts nominations of drivers from schools and
motor carriers.
Judging
An expert panel of judges, including representatives from public
and private training schools, suppliers and trade associations will
select 10 finalists.
To nominate a driver and for more details, visit ww.truckload.org/rookie
Prizes
• The winner receives
$10,000 and a
package of prizes and
recognition.
• The other 9 finalists
receive $1,000 and a
prize package.
DEADLINES
NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED:
May 16 - June 24, 2016
FINALISTS NOTIFIED BY:
July 15, 2016
AWARD CEREMONY AND
WINNER ANNOUNCED:
Friday August 26, 2016
at the Great American
Trucking Show