55th Anniversary Driver Referral Contest

Good Drivers Know Good Drivers

For 55 years, Sharkey has been built on relationships.

Each year, about 10% of our hires come from driver referrals. Our drivers know our customers, our team, and what it’s really like to work here. That’s why referrals continue to be one of the best ways we grow our team.

This summer, we’re rewarding the drivers who help us find more drivers. Earn up to $2,000 per qualified hire and compete for exclusive use of a customized Sharkey Mack Anthem and other great prizes.

Contest Prizes

Grand Prize

The Grand Prize winner receives exclusive use of the new customized Sharkey Mack Anthem for two years.

Features include:

• Custom exterior graphics package, refrigerator, and flatscreen TV

• Front-mounted animal strike guard

• Sharkey commemorative gear package

• Company spotlight and recognition across Sharkey platforms

2nd Place

$500 Love’s Gift Card

3rd Place

$250 Love’s Gift Card

4th Place

Sharkey commemorative gear package

First Qualified Hire Bonus

The driver responsible for the first qualified hired referral during the contest period will receive an additional $500 bonus.

Random Drawing Prize

Once the contest reaches five qualified hired referrals, a random drawing for $500 will be held among all drivers who have submitted a qualified referral.

How the Contest Works

Step	What Happens
1	Submit a qualified CDL-A driver referral
2	Referred driver must meet hiring requirements and complete orientation
3	Each qualified hire earns contest credit
4	Most qualified hires wins use of the Grand Prize Truck; remaining placement prizes awarded

Referral Bonus Payout Schedule

Milestone	Bonus
First Dispatch	$500
90 Days	$500
120 Days	$500
180 Days	$500
Total Possible	$2,000

Contest Timeline

Date	Milestone
June 9, 2026	Contest Begins
September 4, 2026	Referral Deadline and Final Day for Drivers to Be Approved for Orientation
Week of September 8, 2026	Final Qualifying Orientations
September 14–18, 2026	Driver Appreciation Week and Winner Announcements
September 18, 2026	Grand Prize Winner Announced

Official Rules

Questions about eligibility, contest prizes, or referral qualifications?

Download the complete contest rules (PDF).

Know a Good Driver?

Submit your referral in just a few minutes. Our Recruiting Team will handle the rest.