Lytx Inc., an industry provider of video and safety-driven efficiency, recently announced the 2026 Driver & Coach of the Year Awards.
This annual recognition highlights the safest drivers and most impactful coaches who set the standard for performance and leadership within the transportation industry. Celebrating its 17th year, this program stands as fleet management’s longest-running awards initiative, highlighting Lytx’s ongoing dedication to safety and leadership.
The first place drivers in each category include:
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Trucking & Freight: Lester Tukiendorf, Transit Team Inc.
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Services & Utilities: Tommy Negahnquet (AmeriGas Propane)
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Transit & EMS: Lester Tukiendorf, Transit Team Inc.
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Distribution & Retail: Marty Vigil, UPS
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Waste, Construction & Concrete: Stephen Drussell, Waste Connections, Inc.
First places coachs include:
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Trucking & Freight: Teresa Patterson, J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.
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Services & Utilities: Jazmine Lineberger, Dycom Industries, Inc.
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Transit & EMS: Brandon Skidmore, MV Transportation
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Distribution & Retail: Ronald Schafer, Vulcan Materials Company
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Waste, Construction & Concrete: Marina Hernandez, Baldwin Paving Co. Inc.
“This year’s nominees and winners not only keep our roads safer, but they also set a powerful example of teamwork and commitment,” said Chris Cabrera, chief executive officer at Lytx. “As the company who first established this type of awards program in our space, we are proud to celebrate all of the safety professionals whose dedication and leadership inspire other members of the fleet community to strive for excellence day in and day out.”
Winners in all industry groups receive monetary prizes and recognition certificates.
First-place winners also receive a trip for two to attend the Lytx Protect Conference® in San Diego from May 2-5.
The 2026 program saw a record-setting number of nominations, with a 95% increase from last year.
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