Truck Centers Inc. (TCI) has been named the 2026 Allied Member of the Year by the Illinois Trucking Association (ITA).
The Allied Member of the Year award recognizes an ITA member business that has made a significant and sustained contribution to the trucking industry and to the mission of the Illinois Trucking Association.
The award was presented at ITA's Annual Meeting & Expo, held earlier this month in Bloomington, Ill. TCI Vice President of Sales Eric Pettigrew accepted the honor on behalf of the company.
"TCI has been a proud partner of the Illinois Trucking Association for more than 25 years, and we’re honored to receive this year’s award,” Pettigrew says. “Our shared goal of industry advocacy is essential to keeping drivers on the road, advancing technology for safety, and above all, keeping our country moving forward.”
Truck Centers Inc. has been an active and engaged ITA member, with representation on the association's board and continued sponsorship of ITA programs and events, from quarterly and annual meetings to safety workshops and supporting the next generation of members.
"Truck Centers and all of this year’s award winners represent the very best of our industry," adds Matt Hart, executive director of the Illinois Trucking Association, of ITA's annual honorees. "They exemplify leadership, innovation and a deep commitment to their communities and employees."
