Goodyear Begins Search for 2025’s Most Heroic Truck Driver
For more than four decades, Goodyear's annual Highway Hero Award has celebrated those who have stepped up in critical moments to protect others…
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is once again honoring the bravery and quick thinking of commercial truck drivers with the launch of its 42nd annual Highway Hero Award.
Since 1983, Goodyear has recognized professional drivers who go beyond their daily responsibilities to protect others and keep our highways safe. This year, the company is inviting nominations for drivers who have demonstrated exceptional courage while on the job.
Nominations are open through Jan. 31, 2026. Eligible nominees must hold a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and operate qualifying commercial vehicles, including long-haul trucks, vocational vehicles, infrastructure trucks and non-lifesaving emergency vehicles with rim sizes greater than 19 inches, company officials stated in a press release. The heroic act must have occurred between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2025, while the driver was actively on duty in the U.S. or Canada.
“Truck drivers are the unsung heroes of our roads and communities,” said Joe Stuglis, vice president, Commercial Sales North America, Goodyear. “For more than four decades, the Highway Hero Award has celebrated those who step up in critical moments to protect others. We’re proud to continue this tradition and shine a spotlight on their inspiring stories.”
Nominating a Driver for the 42nd Annual Highway Hero Award
To nominate a driver, visit www.goodyeartrucktires.com/en_US/highway-heroes/nominate.html and submit a detailed account of the heroic event. Goodyear will review submissions and compile a list of approved nominees. A panel of judges will then select one winner and up to two finalists.
The winner will be announced in early 2026 and honored with a cash prize and a ride aboard the iconic Goodyear Blimp. Finalists will also receive cash prizes in recognition of their courageous actions, noted the release.
The winner of the 41st annual Highway Hero Award, Adam Medley, was announced in August of this year.
