Nebraska Trucking Heroes Stipend

Deadline Extended!

To help, the NTA is offering the Nebraska Trucking Heroes Wildfire Relief Fund through its charitable arm, the Nebraska Trucking Cares Fund, overseen by the NTA Women’s Council. Truckers, farmers, and ranchers who help transport emergency relief supplies can get support to offset the high cost of fuel.

The stipend offers $0.50 per mile, up to 500 miles per trip, for truckers helping with wildfire relief in western Nebraska. The Nebraska Trucking Cares Fund has pledged up to $5,000 to start.

1. Must be registered to provide hauling services related to the wildfire disaster with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture
2. Need photographic proof documenting pick-up and delivery of supplies*.
3. Must apply to receive the stipend and provide the following:
   1. Photographic proof of pick-up location and date
   2. What you hauled
   3. Photographic proof of drop-off location and date
   4. Round-trip mileage
4. Apply by May 5, 2026

*Photographic proof may include a picture of the bill of lading or equivalent.