In 2011, Getloaded formed an exclusive partnership with Freightliner Trucks because they shared our focus on trucking innovation, leadership, big ideas, and commitment to owner-operators. Now, we’re excited to announce Freightliner’s new scholarship contest, which rewards college students who share the same ideals.

Through their Design the Future of Pride & Profit scholarship contest, Freightliner is trying to discover trucks of the future and is offering $30,000 in scholarship funds—and a potential paid internship—to winning students.

The contest challenges entrants to consider every aspect of owner-operators’ needs and lifestyle and to rethink how tomorrow’s trucks can improve on today’s innovations. Much more than a truck beauty contest or exercise in creating an efficient vehicle, this program is designed to create truck concepts with insight, originality, and unique renderings of Freightliner’s interior and exterior features.

Though the contest is closed to new entries, a panel of professional vehicle designers is currently reviewing submissions.

Once the judges select three  finalists, the public will be allowed to vote on their favorite designs from February 22 through March 16. All three finalists will enjoy an all-expenses-paid trip to the Mid-America Truck Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky, where Freightliner will announce the first and second place winners on March 22.

With a $20,000 prize for first place and $10,000 for second, we’re expecting to see some exceptional entries—and we look forward to meeting the finalists at MATS!