The Indiana Motor Truck Association (IMTA) and the Safety and Maintenance Council have instituted recognition and award for Dispatch Professional of the Year. The dispatcher is at the heart of every trucking operation and each day the success of the operation rests in the dispatcher’s professionalism and ability to multi-task not only events, but people day in and out. The recipient of this award will be selected based on their commitment to excellence, their ability to communicate, their understanding and respect of the regulations and laws as they pertain to the trucking industry and their ongoing contributions to the overall success of the company.
The Eligibility Requirements are:
1. The individual who has excelled in the field of commercial motor vehicle fleet and driver dispatch will be presented this award.
2. Nominations that are submitted and are unsuccessful for that year will be eligible again the next year. Award winners will not be eligible for nomination again.
3. Nominees must have been employed by an IMTA member company for the previous calendar year, performing duties directly related to fleet and driver dispatch.
4. Nominations must be made by the employer.
5. The nominee and his or her employer may be required to produce records verifying the qualifications of the nominee. All records and documentation will be held in strict confidence.
6. IMTA will appoint a team of judges to make the selection for the award. All nomination forms will be made anonymous.
7. Judging will be based on the professional qualification and performance of the nominee and their success in maintaining the highest degree of professionalism and efficiency for the fleet.
8. Nominee must be available to attend the SMC Awards Banquet.
The Eligibility Requirements are:
1. The individual who has excelled in the field of commercial motor vehicle fleet and driver dispatch will be presented this award.
2. Nominations that are submitted and are unsuccessful for that year will be eligible again the next year. Award winners will not be eligible for nomination again.
3. Nominees must have been employed by an IMTA member company for the previous calendar year, performing duties directly related to fleet and driver dispatch.
4. Nominations must be made by the employer.
5. The nominee and his or her employer may be required to produce records verifying the qualifications of the nominee. All records and documentation will be held in strict confidence.
6. IMTA will appoint a team of judges to make the selection for the award. All nomination forms will be made anonymous.
7. Judging will be based on the professional qualification and performance of the nominee and their success in maintaining the highest degree of professionalism and efficiency for the fleet.
8. Nominee must be available to attend the SMC Awards Banquet.

Dispatch Professional of the Year Nomination Form - Fillable PDF |