Who won at the Haul of Fame Awards? Winners and runners-up revealed

On March 25th, drivers were parked up, engines off, and cab lights glowing for the inaugural Haul of Fame Awards. The awards were launched by SNAP to shine a spotlight on the drivers, sites, and services that make European haulage what it is.

With a staggering 2,402 votes and nominations submitted from across Europe, one thing was clear: Recognition in haulage matters because this industry doesn’t stop. Not for weather. Not for weekends. Not for borders.

From categories ranging from Best Large Truck Stop to Unsung Hero, the awards celebrated every corner of the haulage industry. Watch the full awards show by clicking the link below.

Haul of Fame Awards 2026

Here are the Haul of Fame Awards 2026, finalists, and winners.

Most Improved Truck Stop

Supported by SNAP Access and Security, this category recognised facilities that didn’t stand still this year; they improved.

Finalists

• The Stockyard

• Truck Park Trailer

• Formula One Truck Stop

• AWJ Penrith

• Bransons Cross Truck Park

Winner

• Bransons Cross Truck Park

Best Truck Wash Europe & UK

This category was all about pride, efficiency, and consistency, the standards that drivers and fleets rely on every day.

European Finalists

• Schwärzler WaschCenter

• American Truck Wash

• Romac Fuels NV Truckwash

• Truck Wash Limburg

• All 4 Trucks

European Winner

• All 4 Trucks

UK Finalists - Supported by HGV1

• Welford Truck Wash

• Purfleet Truckwash

• Lymm Truckwash

• A1 Truckstop Colsterworth

• A.W Jenkinson Transport Ltd

UK Winner

• Lymm Truckwash

Best Small Truck Stop Europe & UK

Some of the most memorable stops on the road aren’t the biggest, and that is exactly what this category was all about. With support from Fuel Cards by Certas Energy, here are your finalists:

European Finalists

• TotalEngergies Zeebrugge

• Parking Humeau Transports

• Batim Truckstop

• Romac Fuels NV Truckstop

• SHELL Autohof Empfingen

European Winner

• SHELL Autohof Empfingen

UK Finalists

• JDR Trans Ltd Brewers Farm

• Lodge Farm Cafe

• Cabin Cafe Horsham

• Cafe V8 Truckstop

• Leeds Bradford Truckstop

UK Winner

• JDR Trans Ltd Brewers Farm

Best Medium Truck Stop Europe & UK

Best medium truck stop represents the stops that operate in a demanding space, larger than local facilities, yet still expected to feel welcoming, efficient, and well run.

European Finalists - Supported by DCC

• Friedrich Wildt GmbH

• SHELL Rasthof Günzburg

• OnTurtle La Jonquera Truck Parking

• TOTAL Autohof Neuruppin

• Truckstop Halliun

European Winner

• Truckstop Halliun

UK Finalists - Supported by Certas Energy

• Junction 24 Truckstop

• Roadchef Hamilton

• The Fechen Truckstop

• Onroute Truckstops, Avon Lodge

• Lutterworth Truckstop

UK Winner

• Onroute Truckstops, Avon Lodge

Best Large Truck Stop Europe & UK

Often referred to as the beating heart of the transport network, large truck stops serve thousands of drivers and fleets every week. Supported by SNAP, here are the finalists:

European Finalists

• XXLKW Secure Parking

• Truck Park Trailer

• Calais Truckstop

• EMPARK Truck Stop

• MooCoo Truckstop

European Winner

• XXLKW Secure Parking

UK Finalists

• Formula International Truckstop

• The Stockyard Truckstop

• AWJ Penrith Truckstop

• Embassy Truck Park

• Chippenham Pit Stop

UK Winner

• AWJ Penrith Truckstop

Best Content Creator Europe and UK

The content creator award, supported by intruck, recognises those who use social media to give this industry a powerful and authentic voice.

Finalists

• Dave the Angry Trucker

• Luke C in a HGV

• Truck Life GB

• Scott Andrews

• Pink Trucker

• Trucker Cassie

Winner

• Dave the Angry Trucker

Unsung Hero

This category wasn’t about size or facilities. It was about character. It recognises those whose impact is felt long after the shift ends, the people who quietly go above and beyond. This category was supported by the RHA and the nominations reviews in partnership with them, who acted as an independent adjudicator. Here are the finalists for Unsung Hero and why they were nominated:

Finalists

• Martyn Gallagher - Described as an outstanding driver trainer for DHL, who is constantly raising standards on site by training new drivers and developing their skills. His commitment and dedication to the driving industry are truly exceptional.

• Thomas Parkin - He has put countless hours into his role. He is a driver who goes above and beyond to help other drivers and always takes time to give food to the homeless he sees on the road. He’s been described as an amazing driver, father, and husband.

• Chantelle May & Michelle Flynn at Driver Hire Norwich - Described as the heartbeat of the office. Always there, 24 hours a day. Working tirelessly week in, week out. They truly care about the drivers they support.

• Mick Ford - Described as someone who worked tirelessly week in, week out during a very difficult period of change. He kept morale high, and everyone focused on the positives. He was a Managing Director who would happily jump on a forklift and just crack on without a second thought. He was one of the most genuine people you’ll ever meet.

Winner

• Jason Leake - Described by many as a top bloke raising awareness for mental health. He is someone who helps remove the stigma by openly talking about real issues, making it easier for other men in this industry to do the same. He regularly gives up his spare time to help people with their mental health, replying to messages, offering support, and helping people feel less alone. His door is always open for anybody needing help and is a genuine and caring friend - offering support but also a laugh when it’s needed.

A huge congratulations to all the winners at the 2026 Haul of Fame Awards. We hope to see you in 2027 for the next one.

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Haul of Fame Awards 2026