Transition Trucking Names Five Veteran Finalists Sharing One Kenworth
Five U.S. military veterans have been named finalists for the 2026 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award. The winner will receive a new Kenworth T680 truck.
2026 finalists
The finalists were selected by Kenworth Truck Company, Fastport and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program. They are:
- Mohammad Arzola — U.S. Marine Corps, Patriot Group International
- Monica Brooks-Buck — U.S. Army, Werner Enterprises
- Daniel Doss — U.S. Air Force, Melton Truck Lines
- Brandon Ward — U.S. Navy, Werner Enterprises
- Gary W. Williams — U.S. Army, Stevens Transport
Recognizing veterans in trucking
The Transition Trucking award highlights military veterans who have established careers in the commercial trucking industry after leaving service. The program is designed to show transitioning service members the career opportunities available in trucking and the potential to build a career quickly.
Kenworth T680 prize
The 2026 award winner will receive a state-of-the-art Kenworth T680. The truck is the central prize in the annual program, which connects veterans’ military experience with opportunities in the trucking industry.
