TORONTO — Bridgestone is once again on the lookout for a Canadian truck-driving hero.

The search for the 2010 Bridgestone Canadian Truck Hero is underway and Bridgestone Canada is requesting nominations on behalf of a trucker who has performed a heroic act over the past year.

"We are searching for stories of truck drivers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty," said Jim West, general manager, Commercial Products, Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions.

"For 54 years, our company has been recognizing heroic highway acts. We look forward to uncovering another inspiring story."

The Truck Hero award recipient will receive a check for $3,000 and a specially commissioned crystal award.

As well, the award recipient and their employer will receive an all-expense paid trip to the award ceremony, at the annual Ontario Trucking Association conference in Toronto.

To be eligible, Canadian professional truck drivers must have demonstrated "courage, quick thinking and integrity in the face of an emergency while operating a truck with 14 wheels or more anywhere in North America."

The deadline for nominations is September 30, 2010. Applications can be made online at www.truckhero.ca.