The Truckload Carriers Assn. (TCA), along with S-Line Inc. and RPM Magazine have announced the kick-off of the 6th annual truck driver photo contest.

The contest -- designed to recognize drivers who are also talented amateur photographers -- is open to truck drivers who are currently employed with or leased to a trucking company.
Cash awards are $1,000 for the grand prize, $750 for 2nd place, $500 for 3rd place, $100 for 4th, 5th, and 6th places, and $50 for each honorable mention (up to four). All winning photos will be published in TCA's 2002-2003 annual report. In addition, some photos may be selected for the front cover of various issues of RPM Magazine.
The deadline for the contest is March 28, 2003.
TCA is particularly interested in shots featuring the truckload segment of the trucking industry. However, all photos that are submitted will be considered. Creativity is welcomed. Photos may include standard truck shots, trucks with beautiful scenery, action photos, pictures involving a truck and kids and/or pets, close-ups of truck parts or views of roadways. Also acceptable are photographic depictions of life on the road such as truckstops, loading docks, inspections and weigh stations.
Drivers must be amateur photographers and can submit up to three non-returnable color prints. On the back of each print, clearly write the driver's name, address, telephone number and e-mail address, as well as the company name, address and telephone number. Digital photos are accepted, but not encouraged. Drivers who wish to use digital photos must print the photos out in color for the judges to compare against all other entries. Only if the photo wins will TCA ask for the original digital file.
Submissions must be received in the TCA office by close of business March 28, 2003. Winners will be notified by mail on or before April 19, 2003.
Mail submissions to Truckload Carriers Assn., Attn: Photo Contest, 2200 Mill Road, Alexandria, VA 22314. Complete rules and samples of winning photos from previous years can be found at www.truckload.org/contests/photocontests/htm.
Or call (703) 838-1950.