Goodyear is now accepting nominations. To nominate a driver, visit Goodyear Truck Tires. If the driver you nominate is selected, you will win $1,000 and the Highway Hero will win $5,000! Nominations must be submitted by January 31, 2013.
“Goodyear accepts nominations for this prestigious award from all over North America. Candidates are narrowed down to four finalists, and a panel of trucking industry media representatives then selects the Highway Hero Award winner,” the site states.
Nominate a driver now!Nominations also can be mailed to the Goodyear Highway Hero Award Headquarters; Dept. 798A; 1144 E. Market St., Akron, OH 44316 or by calling (330) 796-8183.
Who is eligible?
- Nominee must be a full-time truck driver
- Nominee must reside in the U.S. or Canada
- The incident must have occurred in the U.S. or Canada
- Nominee must be on the job or on the way to or from work, and in his/her rig at the time of the incident
- Nominee’s truck at the time of the incident must have 12 wheels or more
- Nominations must be received by January 31, 2013
- Incident must have occurred between November 16, 2011 and December 15, 2012 to qualify for this year’s program
- Any and all applicable local, state and federal taxes are the sole responsibility of the winners.