The Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) has named Tony Bradley, president and CEO of the Arizona Trucking Association, with its 2026 State Trucking Award for his leadership and contributions to the industry.
The award was announced Tuesday at the TRALA Annual Meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Tony Bradley, president and CEO of the Arizona Trucking Association
Bradley has served as President and CEO of the Arizona Trucking Association since 2018. During that time, he has worked with industry executives and policymakers on legislative and regulatory matters. His stewardship has helped strengthen the association’s role as a key voice for Arizona’s trucking community, TRALA says.
Established in 2016, the TRALA State Trucking Award recognizes individuals who have strengthened collaboration between state trucking associations and the truck renting and leasing industry while advancing TRALA’s work at the state level. Guttman Energy sponsored the 2026 State Trucking Award presentation.
Taylor wins Lawrence Legacy Award
J.T. Taylor, president of U-Haul International, also received TRALA’s Steve Lawrence Legacy Award during TRALA Annual Meeting.
The award recognizes individuals who have made lasting contributions to the association and the truck renting and leasing industry.
“J.T. has been active within TRALA for many years and has always been supportive of the association and its advocacy work,” says Jacoby. “TRALA greatly appreciates his many contributions to our association.”
Taylor has been a part of the U-Haul organization since 1981 and has served as president of U-Haul International for the past two decades. Throughout his career, he has held several leadership roles within the company and has been actively involved in industry initiatives.
Within TRALA, Taylor has served on the board of directors for more than two decades and has been the long-time chairman of the Security Committee, contributing his time and perspective to support the association’s work on a variety of critical issues.
The Steve Lawrence Legacy Award is named for one of TRALA’s founding board members and recognizes individuals who demonstrate leadership, service, and long-term dedication to the association and the truck renting and leasing industry.
