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Kenworth Truck CompanyBy Business

Kenworth Donates T680 as Grand Prize for 11th Annual Transition Trucking Award Honoring Veteran Drivers

Kenworth, Fastport, and Hiring Our Heroes are partnering for the 11th year to award a T680 truck to the top rookie military veteran driver in the trucking industry.

Years of program
11
Nomination opening date
March 28, 2026

What Happened

Kenworth, Fastport, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes initiative are partnering for the 11th consecutive year to find America's top rookie military veteran driver. The grand prize is a Kenworth T680 equipped with a 76-inch sleeper, PACCAR Powertrain, and advanced driver assistance systems. The truck will be on display at the Mid-America Trucking Show from March 26-28 at the Fastport booth.

Award Timeline

  1. March 28, 2026

    Nominations open

  2. June 30, 2026

    Final deadline to submit applications

  3. August 5, 2026

    Semi-finalists announced

  4. November 1-11, 2026

    Public voting on finalists

  5. Mid-December 2026

    Winner announced and receives Kenworth T680

Eligibility Requirements
  • Legal resident of continental U.S. and a military veteran or current/former member of National Guard or Reserves.
  • Graduated from a PTDI-certified, NAPFTDS, or CVTA member driver training school with a valid CDL.
  • Employed by a for-hire carrier or private fleet that pledged to hire veterans, hired as a CDL driver after January 1, 2025.
“The trucking industry continues to demonstrate its commitment to those who have served by recognizing the leadership, discipline, and focus veterans bring to the workforce.”
— Brad Bentley, Fastport president

Why this matters

The program helps veterans transition to civilian careers in trucking, recognizing their skills and offering a valuable prize, while highlighting the industry's commitment to hiring veterans.

Terms in This Story

CDL
Commercial Driver's License, a license required to operate large trucks and buses.
PACCAR
A global truck manufacturer that owns Kenworth and Peterbilt.
Sleeper cab
A truck cabin with a sleeping compartment for long-haul drivers.
Hiring Our Heroes
A U.S. Chamber of Commerce program that helps veterans find civilian employment.
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