HDT Seeks Fleet Leaders for 2026 Innovators Award - Deadline May 15

Key Details Heavy Duty Trucking is now accepting nominations for its prestigious Truck Fleet Innovators 2026 award program. The submission deadline is May 15, and winning leaders will be recognized at the Heavy Duty Trucking Exchange in Scottsdale, Arizona, September 23-25. Who Can Be Nominated Any forward-thinking executive or department leader at a Class 8 trucking fleet qualifies, including those overseeing equipment, maintenance, safety, driver management, sustainability, operations, and IT. Mixed fleets operating both heavy and light-duty vehicles are also eligible. Self-nominations and nominations from coworkers, customers, and industry contacts are all welcome. Why It Matters Awards recognize leaders driving single innovations or fostering cultures of continuous improvement. Winners get profiled in HDT's July/August magazine issue, receive industry recognition, and participate in panel discussions at the September event. The award program, established in 2006, celebrates fleet professionals willing to share their insights with the broader trucking community. Ineligibility Note Industry suppliers cannot compete for this fleet-specific recognition. Only leaders employed at trucking fleets running Class 8 equipment qualify for consideration.