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NOMINATION DEADLINE IS 5:00 PM ON THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2025.

Since the early nineteen forties, the Iowa Motor Truck Association (IMTA) has recognized the individuals and the companies that are truly rising above in their commitment and dedication to professionalism, safety, and service. The IMTA offers a variety of different opportunities for IMTA member companies to gain further recognition of their own employees or departments that continually demonstrate tremendous dedication in the areas of safety, maintenance and operations. 

This year's IMTA Awards Gala will be held in conjuction with the IMTA's annual Management Conference on the evening of Thursday, September 11, at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown. Registration materials will be available in late-July.

DISPATCHER PROFESSIONAL
The dispatcher is at the heart of every trucking operation and each day the pulse of the operation rests in the dispatcher’s expertise, demeanor, and ability to manage a lot of things and people at one time. The dispatcher is critically important to the success of the operation. Learn more about the award.

FLEET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Maintenance is a critical component to any company’s overall safety success; therefore, this program was designed to recognize and showcase the carriers that have committed their time, energy, and resources to a professionally run maintenance department. A good maintenance program coupled with dedicated individuals to carry out the mission of the maintenance department is the perfect combination to a winning solution. Learn more about the award. 

FLEET SAFETY PROGRAM
A properly managed safety program is a critical component to a company’s overall safety success. IMTA would like to recognize carriers whose safety program exemplifies the highest standards of safety. In addition to a company’s on-road mileage and accident record, consideration will be given to the company’s safety program description, evidence of all company involvement, and other demonstrated efforts. Learn more about the award. 

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
The maintenance professional plays an important and vital role ensuring that the company’s overall maintenance program is meeting the goals and standards of the company.  In today’s quickly changing world, being an outstanding maintenance technician requires great dedication and tremendous desire to work very hard to be the very best you can be. Learn more about the award.

MASTER TRUCK DRIVER
The Master Truck Driver award recognizes our industry’s top drivers who have compiled a career record of excellence through professionalism and service.  The Master Truck Driver award is meant to recognize professional drivers who have proven a career of longevity and safety in the industry. Learn more about the award.

OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL DRIVER
The professional truck driver is without question the foundation of this great industry. The role that the professional driver plays in delivering the products that everyone depends upon is critical and extremely important. Learn more about the award.

IMTA IMAGE AWARD
The IMTA Image Award is given to companies (including motor carriers) who each demonstrate excellence in illustrating the industry’s essentiality, professionalism, and commitment to safety on and off the highways.  The IMTA Image Award celebrates companies, organizations and individuals who creatively generate positive awareness of the trucking industry. Without the support of these leaders, the benefits of an improved image of the trucking industry would not be possible.  Learn more about the award.

SAFETY ADVOCATE
Safety is always the primary concern when it comes to trucking. And in this industry, safety goes well beyond the well-being of the driver. Being a safey advocate is a demanding yet fulfilling job. Trucking safety is important for many reasons including lowering CSA scores, attracting truck drivers, truck driver retention, cutting costs and more. Safety is a top value in the trucking industry and the people that are advocating a safe culture deserve gratitude, respect, and appreciation. Learn more about the award.