Round of Applause

2022 Mike Russell Trucking Image Award Winners

TrueNorth Wins Mike Russell Trucking Image Award

First awarded in 2007, the Mike Russell Trucking Image award is given to an individual, motor carrier, trucking organization and industry supplier who each demonstrate excellence in illustrating the industry’s essentiality, professionalism, and commitment to safety on and off the highways. TrueNorth’s work with ATA and state trucking associations, as well as fundraising for important industry-driven organizations like the Warrior’s Drive for Hope and Florida of Honor were named as major contributors to TrueNorth’s recognition.

FROM L TO R: Steve Ponder, senior vice president of Great West Casualty Company, who presented the awards; Alabama Trucking Association CEO Mark Colson, Kenneth Calhoun of Altec Industries, Northern Industrial Training CEO Joey Crum and TrueNorth Cos. representative Jason Smith

Honoring Veterans in a Unique Way

West Side Transport had the honor of unveiling their Veterans in Trucking Trailer: the Warrior Wagon as a way to honor Veterans, specifically those that are employed by West Side. The Warrior Wagon will allow them to contribute resources to programs that help and support Veterans.

Des Moines Trucker Receives National Safety Council Driver Award

Established in 2004, the Joseph M. Kaplan Safe Driver of the Year Award was created to recognize outstanding drivers throughout the country who have driven a significant number of miles/years behind the wheel without incurring a preventable crash. With 44 years of accident-free driving, Barry Marr, a Des Moines based truck driver, was one of only 11 drivers in the U.S. to receive the 2022 honor.