Commercial truck drivers play a critical role in the nation’s supply chain, but some also champion road safety and act as first responders in difficult situations.
Timothy VanNostrand, 64, owner and operator of his own logging trucking company in Northville, New York, was driving on Interstate 88 in June 2023 when he realized he was taking action. I realized that.
“It happened so fast,” Van Nostrand told Fox News Digital.
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“It’s more of an instinct than anything else.”
Timothy VanNostrand was transported on a New York highway when he encountered a gunfight between a state trooper and a fugitive, risking his life and using his truck to stop the man from escaping and killing others. Protected the driver from harm. (Goodyear)
Van Nostrand passed a New York state trooper who conducted a traffic stop, which led to a shootout.
“I wasn’t 100% sure what I saw at first, but I could see the trooper skip a little bit to the side,” Van Nostrand said.
“Then I saw the gunman actually pull a gun into his car and start firing at the state troopers through his back window. There was a really intense shootout, bullets flying. Ta.”
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He used a logging truck to stop the suspect from escaping during the 12-minute ordeal.
New York State Police honored Van Nostrand for his heroic moment on the highway. (Goodyear)
“When you stand there and listen, it feels like a long time,” Van Nostrand said.
“You’re second-guessing yourself, but it turns out it was the right decision.”
When reinforcements arrived, the injured officer was taken to a hospital, where he survived.
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VanNostrand was later honored as a “Highway Hero” by the New York State Police and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company.
“The purpose of the Highway Heroes program is to bring greater awareness and appreciation of the powerful impact commercial drivers have on our roads, personal lives and communities.”
Goodyear announced it is accepting nominations for the 41st annual Highway Hero Awards, which recognize commercial truck drivers who give their best effort while on the job.
“According to the American Trucking Associations, the Goodyear Highway Hero Award is one way Goodyear recognizes the importance of the commercial trucking industry.According to the American Trucking Associations, the commercial trucking industry is a commodity in the U.S. economy. 72.5% of the world,” said Joe Burke, vice president of Goodyear’s North American commercial operations. Fox News Digital.
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“Behind the wheels of these trucks are 3.3 million professional truck drivers who are not only a critical part of the supply chain industry, but also go above and beyond the call of duty to protect others on the road.
“The purpose of the Highway Heroes program is to bring greater awareness and appreciation of the powerful impact commercial drivers have on our roads, personal lives and communities.”
The Goodyear Highway Hero Award is one way Goodyear recognizes the importance of the commercial trucking industry. (Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company)
Each year, around the holiday season, Goodyear recruits candidates for drivers who have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and have gone above and beyond the call of duty to help others on the road.
Everyone from long-haul truck drivers to dump truck drivers to local delivery and work vehicle drivers are eligible candidates.
Last year, Van Nostrand and Elijah Ramos of Victorville, California, were named Highway Heroes for their courageous actions on the road.
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Ramos, a Rider Systems driver, was on his morning route in a remote desert area when his SUV lost control, crossed multiple lanes of traffic and crashed into a field.
Elijah Ramos also received the Goodyear Highway Hero Award for standing by a woman injured in a multi-lane crash. (Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company)
Ramos pulled over, assessed the situation and called dispatchers.
He stayed with the injured woman until help arrived.
“Because it was a very remote area, it may have taken a long time for help to arrive,” Ramos said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital.
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“I’m glad I was there when the accident happened and was able to call for help right away.”
The Goodyear Highway Hero Award is one way Goodyear recognizes the importance of the commercial trucking industry by recognizing truck drivers who go the extra mile while on the job. (St. Petersburg)
After the incident, Ramos continued to work as usual.
Runners-up were Joshua Day, an ABF freight driver from Potsdam, Ohio, and Russell Peasley, a Brakebusch Transportation driver from Neceda, Wisconsin.
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Each year, a panel of judges selects one winner and two finalists, and Goodyear announces the winners and awards drivers with cash prizes and a ride on a Goodyear blimp.
Goodyear is seeking nominations from drivers with commercial driver’s licenses who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to help others on the road. (Adobe Stock image)
Up to two runners-up will also receive cash prizes.
Candidates for this year’s Highway Hero Award must have a valid CDL, reside in the United States or Canada, and actively drive a commercial, infrastructure, vocational, or non-lifesaving emergency vehicle with a rim size greater than 19 inches. Must be a full-time commercial driver.
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“Inspired by their contributions and heroic actions, we are strengthening our services, including our commercial tire and fleet headquarters service networks, to support truckers when they need assistance,” said Burke. I decided to continue.”
Two men have been recognized with the Goodyear Highway Hero Award for going above and beyond the call of duty to care for others. (Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company)
VanNostrand said everything he does is within a day’s work for his peers.
“Most people I know and work with would do the same,” he says.
“We all look out for each other, and 99% of us also look out for other people.”
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For more information about the Highway Hero Award and how to nominate a driver, visit Goodyear’s website.
