
Welcome to the 2026 ZIPSYS truck contest.
The ZIPSYS offer our customers a premier opportunity to showcase their custom trucks. What a great way to promote your business and your brand. Scroll down for more details about this year’s contest.

Classes available




Important dates to remember!
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Oct. 14
Submission deadline
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Oct. 20-25
Voting for
People’s Pick awards
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Nov. 19
Announcement of Winners!
Winners will be announced live at our Customer Appreciation Party at the American Towman Exposition in Baltimore on Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. EST. It will also be livestreamed on our Facebook page HERE
Why enter the ZIPSYS truck contest?
Compete for prestigious awards.
Multiple award categories give you a chance to earn:
- Zip’s Pick 1st Place: Trophy and $500 Zip’s AW Direct Gift Certificate
- Zip’s Pick 2nd Place: Trophy, $250 Zip’s AW Direct Gift Certificate
- Zip’s Pick 3rd Place: Trophy, $150 Zip’s AW Direct Gift Certificate
- People’s Pick 1st Place: Trophy and $500 Zip’s AW Direct Gift Certificate
- People’s Pick 2nd Place: Trophy, $250 Zip’s AW Direct Gift Certificate
- People’s Pick 3rd Place: Trophy, $150 Zip’s AW Direct Gift Certificate

Zip’s Pick
A panel of judges from Zip’s with over 340 years of combined experience evaluates each truck.
People’s Pick
This is a popularity contest where fans vote for their favorite unit.
Variety of classes.
Whether you operate a carrier, wrecker or rotator, there’s a category for every build to compete and shine.

Nationwide recognition.
Build your business’ reputation and gain exposure across the industry.

Celebrate your custom build.
Share the story of your truck and showcase your pride to peers, customers and the towing industry.

Celebrating our 2025 Champions
Class: Car Carriers
Winner: AC’s Towing and Recovery | Schenectady, NY
Sales Rep: Eric Albertson
Class: Light/Medium-Duty Wreckers
Winner: AC’s Towing and Recovery | Schenectady, NY
Sales Rep: Eric Albertson
Class: Heavy-Duty Wreckers
Winner: Sierra Roadside | South Tucson, AZ
Sales Rep: Brian McDermott
Class: Rotators
Winner: Kramer’s Wrecker Service | Grand Island, NE
Sales Rep: Eric Albertson