IFDA Announces 2026 Truck Driver Hall of Fame
Record class of 108 drivers to be celebrated at IFDA’s annual Solutions Conference in September
For Immediate Release
MCLEAN, Va. (June 29, 2026) — The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) today announced the 2026 class of the IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame, recognizing 108 professional drivers with exceptional records of safety, service and dedication.
The class, the largest in the program’s history, will be inducted during IFDA’s annual Solutions Conference set for Sept. 13-15, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.
Each inductee has met stringent qualification criteria:
- A minimum of 25 years of continuous service with an IFDA member company.
- 25 years without a chargeable accident.
- No moving violations in the past five years.
The honorees join an elite group of professional drivers who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to safety and service throughout their careers. This year’s record class reflects the foodservice distribution industry’s continued commitment to safety, professionalism and driver excellence.
“This year’s Hall of Fame inductees represent the very best of our industry,” said Mark Allen, president and CEO of IFDA. “Foodservice distribution depends on dedicated drivers who deliver to America’s restaurants and foodservice operators every day, often under challenging conditions. We are proud to recognize these remarkable professionals, whose careers set the standard for excellence and inspire the next generation of drivers.”
Foodservice distribution relies on skilled professional drivers who navigate complex routes and handle specialized equipment while maintaining the highest safety standards. These drivers deliver critical supplies to restaurants and foodservice operations nationwide, keeping America’s food system running smoothly.
Now in its ninth year, the IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame celebrates individual achievement and provides inspiration for current and future drivers. The program underscores the importance of safety, professionalism and service excellence in building successful careers in foodservice distribution.
Among this year’s honorees is Angela Houtz, whose decades of safe, professional service have earned her a place in the IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame. She joins her husband, Walter Houtz, a prior inductee, creating a meaningful family legacy of excellence in foodservice distribution.
A complete list of inductees is available here.
About IFDA
The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) is the premier trade organization representing the $400 billion foodservice distribution industry. This industry ensures a safe and efficient supply of food and products to more than 1 million restaurants and foodservice outlets in the U.S. daily. Learn more at ifdaonline.org.
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