Goodyear searches for 2025’s most heroic trucker
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company once again is 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 invites nominations for drivers who have demonstrated exceptional courage while on the job.
“Truck drivers are the unsung heroes of our roads and communities,” Joe Stuglis, Goodyear vice president of commercial sales in North America, said in a news release. “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.”
Nominations are open through Jan. 31, 2026. Eligible nominees must hold a valid commercial driver’s license 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. 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.
Click here to nominate a driver 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.