Announcing NTTC's 2021-2022 Champion Finalists for the Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year Contest

Today, the National Tank Truck Carriers is pleased to announce the eight professional tank truck drivers who have been selected as this year's Champion Finalists for the Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year Award.

“Congratulations to the eight Champion Finalists and all of the professional drivers who applied this year,” said NTTC President and CEO Ryan Streblow. “In our unique segment, safety is the single most critical element of success and these finalists epitomize the safety culture that the tank truck industry is recognized for. Thanks to our program sponsor Great West Casualty Company and our esteemed judges whose support makes The Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year Contest one of the top driver recognition programs in all of trucking.”

The 2021-2022 Champion Finalists:

Finalist	Company
Robert Anderson	Florida Rock & Tank Lines
James W. Ellis, Sr.	Grammer Industries, Inc.
Thomas Frain	Highway Transport Chemical
Dean Hansen	Trimac Transportation
Richard "Jerry" Locke	Kenan Advantage
Daniel Smith	Kenan Advantage
Demetrius Stewart	Eagle Transport
Michael White	Quality Carriers

These drivers will now advance to the final round of the selection process next month in Washington, D.C. where a panel of industry professionals will judge these eight Champion Finalists on their knowledge of the tank truck industry, dedication to safety, ability to communicate the industry’s messages, overall safe driving record, and their positive community efforts outside of their driving responsibilities.

The 2021-2022 Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year Grand Champion will be unveiled at the NTTC’s 2022 Annual Conference & Exhibits at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, April 23-26th. During the Grand Champion’s one-year term, he will serve as the face of the industry, representing NTTC at safety-focused events throughout the year, and sharing NTTC's mission of safety and education with the general public.