The search has begun for the 2010 highwaySTAR of the Year

We're looking for one driver who embodies the term professional, a driver with that certain outlook on life and the industry that sets them apart from the rest. A driver who gives to the community, operates with the highest regard for other road users, and who generally sits tall in the saddle. In short, we're looking for a driver with STAR quality to be our 2010 highway STAR of the Year.

The highwaySTAR of the Year award is open to ALL drivers -- company drivers and owner-operators alike. To qualify, individuals must possess a valid commercial vehicle driver's licence (tractor/trailer or straight truck) from any Canadian province or territory, and be working full-time.

If you know someone worthy of such an honor, please click on the "Nominate Someone Today" button, fill out the form, and then send it back to us as soon as you can. We'll be presenting the award during Truck World 2010 at Toronto's International Centre on Saturday April 17, 2010. Deadline for entries is March 1st, 2010.

If you've nominated someone in the past who didn't win, please update the information and enter that person's name again this year.

$15,000

in cash and prizes

• $10,000 in cash
  
• Travel and accommodations for two to Toronto during Truck World 2010
  
• An Espar Heater System
  
• Road-ready, trucker-friendly laptop from OBAC
  
• Special-edition leather highwaySTAR jacket with winner's name and highwaySTAR of the Year logo

"We, along with our valued sponsors – Freightliner Trucks, ArvinMeritor, Espar Heater Systems, Caterpillar, Chevron,Michelin, SelecTrucks, and OBAC -- believe that truck drivers are indeed the ‘driving' force behind Canada's trucking industry. Once again, we will honor one of these dedicated professionals with our 2009 Highway STAR of the Year Award." -- Jim Park, editor, highwaySTAR.

We Need Your NOMINATIONS!

Please nominate someone who is more than a little bit special and truly deserves this award. Someone who is more involved in the industry and community than is utterly necessary, and is dedicated to professionalism with a clear commitment to safety and fuel efficiency. We're looking to recognize the whole person for all they do in life, not just the person behind the wheel. Our "highwaySTAR" will be honored during Truck World in Toronto on Saturday April 17, 2010.

Please take a moment to NOMINATE someone today.

The highwaySTAR of the Year may be nominated by anyone with a business or personal relationship to the nominee.

We will conduct follow up interviews with both the nominee and the nominator to ensure the accuracy of the information provided.