Transit Technologies has unveiled the inaugural TMAC Client Impact Awards, a new initiative designed to recognize the individuals, teams, and agencies making significant contributions to the public transit industry. Nominations are now being accepted through October 2, 2026, with the award recipients set to be announced during the 2026 Transit Mobility Alliance Conference (TMAC) on Thursday, October 29, in San Antonio, Texas.

"Transit professionals work behind the scenes every day to overcome challenges that passengers rarely notice—from creating efficient detours that reduce travel times to maintaining fleets and expanding transportation access to underserved communities," said Gerry Leonard, CEO of Transit Technologies. "The Client Impact Awards were established to recognize these outstanding efforts and celebrate the people whose work makes a lasting difference across the industry."

Successful transit networks rely on the commitment of countless professionals, including agency executives, frontline employees, operations personnel, and support teams. Their expertise ensures dependable service, enhances customer experiences, and helps transit systems better serve their communities. The TMAC Client Impact Awards aim to highlight these achievements before an audience that understands the dedication and innovation required to keep public transportation moving.

Award Categories
Rider Impact Award
Presented to an individual or transit agency that has significantly enhanced the passenger experience through improvements in reliability, accessibility, safety, customer service, or innovative solutions.

Operational Excellence Award
Recognizes individuals and teams that demonstrate exceptional performance in managing transit operations, improving efficiency, and introducing innovative practices that strengthen daily service delivery.

Community Leadership Award
Honors leaders who extend their influence beyond transit operations by promoting community engagement, expanding access to transportation, and advancing equity initiatives.
How to Submit a Nomination

Transit professionals are encouraged to nominate deserving colleagues, teams, or agencies. The nomination process is straightforward and involves three simple steps:

Nominees must be registered attendees of TMAC 2026, while award winners will receive complimentary conference registration. Nominations must be submitted by October 2, 2026, through the official TMAC awards website.

Chemours, a global leader in performance chemistry, has announced the winners of its fourth annual Carrier of the Year Awards, recognizing outstanding performance in transporting Ti-Pure titanium dioxide (TiO2) to customers. Hirschbach Transportation Services received the Platinum Award, while Marten Transport earned the Gold Award. This marks the third consecutive year these companies have secured the program's top two honors. 
 
“These outstanding partners consistently deliver exceptional service, reliability, and safety, ensuring our Ti-Pure™ products reach customers seamlessly,” said Diane Picho, Interim President of Titanium Technologies at Chemours. “Their commitment to excellence strengthens our reputation as a trusted TiO2 provider, and we look forward to continued success through our shared dedication and values.” 
 
Hirschbach Transportation Services, based in the United States, was named North America’s Platinum Carrier of the Year after achieving the Gold Award in the previous two years. In 2023, the company doubled its truckloads with Chemours while maintaining a 100% on-time delivery rate. Similarly, U.S.-based Marten Transport was awarded the North America Gold Carrier of the Year for the fourth consecutive year. Marten increased its truckloads with Chemours by 25% in 2023 and improved its on-time delivery rate to 99%. Both carriers excelled across various performance categories, showcasing their commitment to partnership and operational excellence. 
 
The awards are based on criteria developed by Chemours’ Titanium Technologies supply chain, procurement, and logistics teams in collaboration with CLX Logistics. Carriers were evaluated on metrics such as on-time pickup and delivery rates, customer service, safety, ease of collaboration, EcoVadis sustainability scores, and overall performance. The Titanium Technologies team conducts this assessment annually to recognize top-performing North American carriers.