As the leading organization working to improve commercial motor vehicle safety and enforcement by providing guidance, education and advocacy for enforcement and industry across North America, CVSA recognizes the exceptional careers of professional commercial motor vehicle drivers and their commitment to public safety. CVSA officially acknowledges these individuals through the annual International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA).
This annual award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond the performance of their duties as a commercial vehicle driver, distinguishing themselves conspicuously and beyond the call of duty through the achievement of safe operation and compliance carried out with evident distinction for an extended period of time. The nominated individual must be of personal character beyond reproach with no disqualifying past behavior, as indicated in the award criteria.
Criteria
Nominees must have:
- At least 25 cumulative years of crash-free driving in a commercial motor vehicle with a clean driving record for the past three years
- No felony convictions
- No safety-related driving suspensions in the past three years
- No driver violations in the past three years, excluding form and manner violations
The Award
The IDEA winner will receive:
- A check for $5,000
- A crystal trophy
- Economy airfare for the winner and one guest to Grapevine, Texas, to receive the award at our annual conference awards luncheon
- Two-night, one-room hotel stay at the Gaylord Texan
The IDEA winner will be presented with his/her award and receive public recognition at the CVSA Annual Conference and Exhibition in the fall. Announcement of the IDEA winner will be shared nationally through a press release, as well as on the CVSA website and through social media. A feature article on the award winner will run in CVSA’s quarterly magazine, “Guardian.”
Nomination Form
Go to the 2023 IDEA online nomination form.
Partial applications will not be considered. No exceptions.
The deadline to complete and submit the online nomination form and supporting documentation is Friday, May 19. All nominators will receive notification confirming CVSA’s receipt of their nomination application.
Nomination, Review and Selection Process
IDEA is open to the entire commercial motor vehicle industry. You do not have to be a member of or affiliated with CVSA to apply. The IDEA Program Committee will review and authenticate IDEA nominations. The final decision to recognize and honor the nominee will be made by the CVSA Executive Committee. CVSA is not required to select a winner if the nominees do not exemplify the qualities of the IDEA program.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the award program, contact CVSA Fatigue Management Specialist Rodolfo Giacoman.