How much funding does Driver of the Month/Year Awards Program provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Driver of the Month/Year Awards Program?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around November.

How often is Driver of the Month/Year Awards Program offered?

Driver of the Month/Year Awards Program runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected November 30, 2026.

Driver of the Month/Year Awards Program

California Trucking Association

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~November

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: November 30, 2026
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: November

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Nominees: California domiciled drivers
Nominators: Companies with current CTA membership in good standing
Entry Limit: No limit on the number of entries per member company
Nomination Criteria: Drivers who have shown dedication to their job and safety responsibility

Overview

The California Trucking Association honors California's best truck drivers by naming them Drivers of the Month throughout the year, culminating in a Driver of the Year award.

Eligibility

Nominees: California domiciled drivers
Nominators: Companies with current CTA membership in good standing
Entry Limit: No limit on the number of entries per member company
Nomination Criteria: Drivers who have shown dedication to their job and safety responsibility

Award Details

No application fee for nomination
Award Fee: Member company charged $125 if the driver is selected for an award
Awards: Each winner receives a plaque and recognition at annual banquets
Presentation: Winners are honored at two annual banquets (one in North California, one in South California) held each November
Driver of the Year: Special honor revealed at the banquet event

Selection Process

Nominations reviewed by independent panel of judges
Names of drivers and companies removed before panel review to ensure anonymity
Panel evaluates all nominations

Contact

Phone: (916) 373-3528
Email: events@caltrux.org
Address: 4148 E. Commerce Way, Sacramento, CA, 95834

How to Apply

Complete the DOM26 application form (available on the CTA website)
Submit: Send completed nomination forms through the application process
Timing: Nominations typically due before November banquets

Required Information

Driver information and company details
Documentation of dedication to job and safety responsibility
Any supporting materials requested in the application form

Note: Applicant and company names are removed before judging panel review to maintain anonymity.

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What California Trucking Association actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 1
Total given: $12K
Median grant: $12K

By dollars: District of Columbia 100%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC.

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American Transportation Research Institute · Washington, DC

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