MISSISSAUGA, Ontario (August 17, 2010) – Do know a trucker who deserves to be honoured for an act of heroism out on the road? This is your chance to make sure he or she is recognized and rewarded. Bridgestone Canada Inc. (BSCA) has begun its search for the 2010 Bridgestone Canadian Truck Hero Award recipient. Since 1956, the company has formally recognized truck heroes for courageous acts performed on the road each day.“We are searching for stories of truck drivers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty,” said Jim West, General Manager, Commercial Products, Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions, a division of BSCA. “For 54 years, our company has been recognizing heroic highway acts. We look forward to uncovering another inspiring story.”
The Truck Hero award recipient will receive a cheque for $3,000 and a specially-commissioned crystal award. In addition, the award recipient and their employer will receive an all expense paid trip to the award ceremony, which will be held in Toronto at the annual meeting of the Ontario Trucking Association.
To be eligible for the award, Canadian professional truck drivers must have demonstrated courage, quick thinking and integrity in the face of an emergency while operating a truck with 14 wheels or more anywhere in North America. The deadline for nominations is September 30, 2010. Applications can be made online at www.truckhero.ca.
About Bridgestone Canada Inc.: Bridgestone Canada Inc. (BSCA) is a member of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) and a direct subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), whose parent company, Bridgestone Corporation, is the world's largest tire and rubber company. BSCA and BATO develop, manufacture and market Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires. They are focused on retail, wholesale and original equipment markets, supplying passenger, light truck, commercial vehicle, off road, agricultural and other tires to their customers in Canada and the United States, respectively. In addition, through the Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions Canada unit, retreading customers have access to industry-leading research and development, manufacturing, marketing and sales expertise, providing them with a total tire solution.
About the Bridgestone Canadian Truck Hero Award: The award originated in 1956 as the Dayton Canadian Truck Hero Award better known today as the Bridgestone Canadian Truck Hero Award. The recipient, who must be a full-time truck driver of Canadian citizenship who operates a truck with 14 wheels or more, is selected from among nominations submitted by Canadian companies or members of the public who witnessed or were involved in an incident. All nominations are required to include a police statement corroborating the nominated driver’s actions. The award is given to a truck driver who demonstrates courage, quick thinking and integrity in the face of an emergency.
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