Related: The 2015 HDT Truck Fleet Innovators
Nominations Open for HDT's 2016 Truck Fleet Innovators
It's that time of year again - to nominate yourself or someone you know for HDT's 2016 Truck Fleet Innovators. The award recognizes the most innovative leaders in the trucking industry. The deadline is Dec. 1, 2015.
by Staff
November 6, 2015
1 min to read
It's that time of year again — Heavy Duty Trucking is looking for the trucking industry's most innovative leaders.
We want to find the fleet executives who are leading with innovative ideas and solutions to problems like driver retention, fuel economy, sustainability, equipment specs, maintenance, and are pushing the envelope with technology.
Of the nominations we receive, three to five leaders will be honored as our 2016 HDT Truck Fleet Innovators and will be featured and profiled in the March 2016 issue. They will also be featured on a panel discussion at the 2016 Fleet Forum to be held March 30, 2016, at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Ky.
Nominations can be submitted by fleets, suppliers, dealers and associations as well as by HDT editors. The winners will be determined by HDT’s editorial staff.
The nomination deadline is December 1, 2015-- so get them in this month and get your chance to be recognized or to recognize someone you know for innovative thinking in this challenging industry.
Check out the list of 2015's winners here.
To nominate yourself or someone else, click here.
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