Road Dog Care Company Joins Transition Trucking Award to Support Veteran Drivers

The Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award is built on partnerships that recognize and support military veterans as they launch new careers in the trucking industry. This year, we’re excited to welcome Road Dog Care Company as both a Prize Sponsor and On-Site Supporter for the 2025 award program.

Supporting Driver Wellness on the Road

Road Dog Care Company, founded with drivers in mind, is committed to helping professional truckers stay healthy, alert, and comfortable on the road. As part of their sponsorship, the company will provide premium Driver Wellness Prize Packages to each of the 12 semi-finalists. These kits include health, hygiene, alertness, and comfort products designed to keep drivers performing at their best mile after mile.

“Taking care of the people who keep America moving is at the heart of what we do,” shared Rich Fredricksen, CEO of Road Dog Care Company and a U.S. Army veteran. “Partnering with Transition Trucking is a shared mission: easing the transition from military service into trucking and making sure drivers have the tools to succeed in their new careers.”

A Shared Mission of Service

In addition to prize sponsorship, Road Dog Care will be on-site during the December 12 finals in Washington, D.C., joining award founders Kenworth Truck Company, FASTPORT, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes to celebrate the semi-finalists, finalists, and this year’s winner.

FASTPORT President Brad Bentley welcomed the new partnership:
“Road Dog Care Company shares our mission of supporting veterans as they enter the trucking industry. Their wellness packages provide tangible, everyday benefits, reinforcing that driver health and comfort are key to long-term success behind the wheel.”

Honoring Veterans in Trucking

Now in its 10th year, the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award continues to shine a spotlight on the success of veterans who have transitioned into trucking. The program recognizes 12 semi-finalists each year, leading up to the grand prize: a Kenworth T680 truck fully equipped with the latest safety and comfort technology. This truck serves as a launchpad for the winner to begin or grow their owner-operator career.

The 2025 semi-finalists will be honored at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio, on September 18, followed by the finalist announcement at the Kenworth Chillicothe manufacturing plant on September 19. Public voting runs from November 1 through Veterans Day, with the ultimate winner revealed at the December ceremony in Washington, D.C.