Nomination period for Successful Dealer, Trailblazer Awards to begin Monday

Now is the time to think about who you believe should be honored as North America’s best truck and trailer dealers.

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Trucks, Parts, Service will begin accepting nominations for the 2026 Successful Dealer and Trailblazer Awards on Monday.

The Successful Dealer Award exists to recognize trucking’s most impressively fantastic dealer operations, and is sponsored by AutomannInterstate Billing ServiceNational Truck Protection/Premium 2000, and Procede Software.

The Trailblazer Award honors North America’s strongest trailer dealers and is sponsored by Hendrickson and Procede Software.

All North American commercial truck and trailer dealers are eligible for their respective awards except 2025 winners TLG and Stoops Trailers.

Nominations will be accepted until May 31, with finalists for both awards being announced in July. 

The 2026 Successful Dealer Award will be presented Oct. 6, at a private, invitation-only event in Nashville; the Trailblazer Award will be presented Oct. 16, at the National Trailer Dealers Association (NTDA) Convention in Florida.

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