Registration is now open for Driver Appreciation Day on Wed. Aug. 12.
Active drivers may register themselves and 1 guest (18 or order) is permitted to attend.
Please complete the registration form below for you.

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For any questions or to update your registration, please email DAD@horizontransport.com

Event: 2026 Driver Appreciation Day Truck & Car Show
Theme: America 250 / Patriotic
Arrival & Setup: 7:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m.
Available Spaces: 50

Show registration:  Driver must register show entry by Aug 3- register at the bottom of the page
Who Can Enter: Any active Horizon driver
Vehicles Allowed: Pickup, semi tractor, tow vehicle, classic car or truck
Entry Limit: One vehicle per driver
Voting: By Google Survey using entry number
Winners Announced: Noon
Important Rule: No vehicle movement during guest hours

Thank you for helping make the 2026 Driver Appreciation Day Truck & Car Show a fun, safe, and patriotic celebration.

Horizon Transport

2026 Driver Appreciation Day

Truck & Car Show Driver Instruction Guide

Thank you for participating in the 2026 Driver Appreciation Day Truck & Car Show. This year’s show will feature an America 250 patriotic theme, and drivers are encouraged to decorate their vehicles with red, white, and blue displays, American flags, patriotic regalia, and creative America 250 items.

This is meant to be a fun, lighthearted show celebrating Horizon drivers, their vehicles, and their patriotic spirit.

Who May Participate?

Any active Horizon driver may participate.

Each driver may display one vehicle.

Eligible vehicles include:

• Pickup truck
• Semi tractor
• Tow vehicle
• Classic vehicle
• Classic show car or truck

Semi tractors must be bobtail only. No trailers will be displayed in the truck show area.

How Many Spaces Are Available?

There are 50 truck show spaces available.

Spaces will be assigned as drivers arrive and check in.

Arrival & Check-In Time

Truck show arrival and setup will take place from:

7:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

All vehicles must be checked in, parked, and set up by 8:45 a.m.

Drivers should arrive early enough to allow time for parking, placing their entry number, and setting up any patriotic decorations or display items.

Where to Check In

Drivers should enter through the designated truck show check-in area in the main parking lot.

At check-in, each driver will receive:

• Assigned parking space number
• Vehicle entry number/sign
• Display instructions
• Voting information

Please follow volunteer directions when entering and parking.

Parking & Setup

The truck show will be set up in the main parking lot on blacktop.

Vehicles will be parked in a mixed display area, meaning pickups, semi tractors, tow vehicles, and classic vehicles may be parked throughout the show area.

Once parked, please stay within your assigned space.

Your entry number must be displayed clearly so voters can identify your vehicle on the ballot.

Vehicle Movement Rule

For guest safety, once your vehicle is parked and the show begins, it may not be moved.

No vehicle movement is allowed during guest hours.

All show vehicles must remain parked until the Driver Appreciation Day event ends and staff reopens the show lot.

Patriotic Display Guidelines

This year’s theme is America 250, so patriotic displays are strongly encouraged.

Drivers may decorate their vehicle and assigned space with:

• American flags
• Red, white, and blue decorations
• Patriotic banners
• America 250 items
• Military or veteran tribute items, if respectful
• Small display signs
• Small display tables
• Chairs
• Vehicle-mounted decorations
• Decorations placed around the vehicle

All decorations and display items must stay within your assigned parking space.

Not Allowed

For safety reasons, the following are not allowed:

• Generators
• Loud music
• Grills
• Open flames
• Powered or electrical display items
• Trip hazards
• Sharp or unsafe protruding decorations
• Items blocking walkways, neighboring spaces, or the main aisle

Small flags and decorations attached to vehicles are allowed as long as they are secure and safe.

Voting

Voting will be done by Horizon drivers and staff using a Google Survey link on a smartphone.

Voters will select vehicles by entry number, so make sure your number is easy to see.

Voting will be open during the event and winners will be announced at noon.

Award Categories

Awards will be given in three fun patriotic categories:

1. Best Patriotic Spirit
   For the entry that best captures red, white, and blue pride.
2. Most Creative America 250 Display
   For the most creative patriotic display and use of the America 250 theme.
3. People’s Choice: All-American Favorite
   For the vehicle voters simply love the most.

Each vehicle may win only one award, so three different drivers will be recognized.

Driver Checklist

Before arriving, please make sure you have:

• Your vehicle clean and ready for display
• Patriotic decorations secured
• Any small display items packed
• No prohibited items
• Enough time to arrive between 7:00 a.m. and 8:45 a.m.
• A plan to keep your display within your assigned space

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Valued Vendors

Our vendors are always a highlight of Horizon Transport’s Driver Appreciation Day, and this year will be no exception.

For our 2026 patriotic Truck & Car Show and Swap Meet theme, we’ve invited more than 20 valued vendors to join us for the festivities. Drivers can look forward to visiting with parts and equipment vendors, checking out products, shopping special event deals, and connecting with companies that support the work you do every day.

In addition to parts and equipment, we expect vendors representing banking, insurance, lodging, apparel, driver services, and more.

Please continue to check this page as we post vendors who have registered to attend.

Our vendors truly appreciate Horizon’s flatbed, towaway, and driveaway drivers, and they’re excited to be part of a great day celebrating you.

9:00am                      Start
                                   Vendors, truck show, activities

10- 10:45                  Program
National anthem
Driver recognition

11 – 12noon            Lunch

12noon                     Truck show winners announced

1pm                           Grand prize drawing and driver group picture

This year’s event will be held on Wednesday, August 12, at the RV Hall of Fame – Orthwein Pavilion in Elkhart, Indiana.
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, we’re putting together a good old-fashioned, all-American patriotic event to honor the men and women who keep our industry moving — our incredible Horizon drivers.
🚛 This year’s theme:
A patriotic truck and car show with a swap meet, designed to get drivers, guests, vendors, and staff outside, walking around, visiting, and enjoying the day together.
We would be honored to have you, one of our valued vendors, join us and be part of this special celebration.

🇺🇸 Event Details
📍 Location: RV Hall of Fame – Orthwein Pavilion, Elkhart, IN
📅 Date: Wednesday, August 12
🕘 Event Time: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
🔧 Vendor Setup: 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
🎁 Vendor Participation Cost: $250 door prize donation for drivers
📝 Vendor Registration: https://forms.gle/fQx55DSDNBjLi38z6

⭐ What to Expect
We anticipate 450 to 600 drivers and guests in attendance.
Each vendor will receive:
10 x 10 outdoor vendor space
🪑 One table and two chairs
🚶 A great opportunity to interact directly with drivers and guests
Please note that all vendor spaces will be located outside of the pavilion, so electrical access will not be available.
As we get closer to the event, a floorplan layout will be posted on both the registration site and the main event landing page.
🌐 Event Landing Page: www.DAD250.com
The landing page will open on May 11.
📄 Event Flyer: See Below

On behalf of our entire fleet of flatbed, towaway, and driveaway drivers, along with our Horizon staff, thank you for the service, support, and care you provide to our amazing drivers throughout the year.
Your partnership means a great deal to us, and we would love to have you join us for this wonderful day of appreciation, connection, and celebration as we honor our drivers and celebrate America’s 250th birthday.