September 28 – October 1, 2025
Columbus, OH
IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame
Every day over 135,000 professional foodservice distribution drivers power our nation’s food supply chain. They navigate busy roads, deliver essential goods, and ensure restaurants and kitchens have what they need to keep America fed.
The IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame is your chance to recognize these remarkable drivers. This prestigious honor celebrates professional drivers with exceptional records of safety and dedication.
Does a driver on your team meet these criteria? Nominate them today and celebrate their incredible contribution.
Key Dates
- Call for Nominations: April 9 – May 19
- Nominations Close: May 19 (Please ensure all nominations are submitted by this date)
- Review Process: May 19 – May 23
- Confirmation Emails: May 26 – May 30
Qualification Criteria:
- Minimum 25 years of continuous service at an IFDA Member Company
- Minimum 25 years with no chargeable accidents prior to the nomination into the Hall of Fame
- Be an active duty non-management driver at the company
- No moving violations within the previous 5 years prior to nomination into the Hall of Fame
Required Documentation
- Driver’s current motor vehicle record (MVR). If a particular state does not provide a full 5 years of MVR, the nominator must submit a current MVR and an affidavit for the years not reported.
- Driver headshot/photo
- Driver CDL Image
Nomination Process:
Key Dates
- Call for Nominations: April 9 – May 19
- Review Process: May 19 – May 23
- Confirmation Emails: May 26 – May 30
How to Nominate
- Use the nomination form linked here to nominate
- Nominators will gather and submit the history and qualifications of the nominee.
- IFDA will verify their details and contact the nominator to finalize the nomination.
- Nominators and their respective nominees will be notified by email of their acceptance to the IFDA Hall of Fame.
Recognition:
We celebrate each Hall of Fame inductee at the IFDA Solutions Conference:
- IFDA Hall of Fame Cocktail Reception
- Red Carpet Photos
- IFDA Hall of Fame Banquet
- IFDA Hall of Fame Inductee Ceremony
- Award certificate
- Custom engraved watch
- Stage recognition of their career milestone
Drivers may choose to have one guest accompany them in this career milestone celebration.
Wear your best business casual attire and get ready to have the experience of a lifetime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can be nominated?
Induction into the IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame is a lifetime achievement. It acknowledges a driver’s remarkable career marked by safety and service. Only a select few qualify, with the strictest criteria:
– At least 25 years of continuous employment with an IFDA member company
– No chargeable accidents for the 25 years prior to the nomination
– A clean driving record with no moving violations in the past five years (MVR to be attached with nomination).
– An active CDL license (CDL to be attached with nomination).
See full qualification criteria here.
What is the nomination process?
We work together with IFDA Member companies throughout the nomination and verification process.
To get started, please complete the Hall of Fame Nomination Form.
Nominators will gather and submit the history and qualifications of the nominee. IFDA will verify their details and reach out to the nominator to schedule a phone call to finalize the nomination.
What is the deadline for nominations?
Nomination Process Key Dates are as follows:
Call for Nominations: April 9 – May 19
Nominations Close: May 19 (Please ensure all nominations are submitted by this date)
Review Process: May 19 – May 23
Confirmation Emails: May 26 – May 30
How will nominees be notified?
Nominators and their respective nominees will be notified by email of their acceptance to the IFDA Hall of Fame.
All questions related to the IFDA Hall of Fame may be submitted via email to HallofFame@ifdaonline.org.
What happens at the ceremony?
Held at the IFDA Solutions Conference, the IFDA Hall of Fame ceremony and banquet is a collective gathering of all member companies with an inductee entering this year’s class.
Drivers may choose to have one guest accompany them to IFDA Solutions Conference to join them in this career milestone.
We celebrate each Hall of Fame inductee with an award certificate, a custom engraved watch, and stage recognition of their monumental achievement.
The hosted cocktail reception and banquet feature a red carpet for our nominees and their guests to take pictures, mingle with colleagues, and celebrate.
Wear your best business casual attire, and get ready to have the experience of a lifetime.
Questions?
Please email halloffame@ifdaonline.org
