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Celebrating Our 2026 Annual Dinner

A Night to Remember

Thank you to everyone who joined us in honoring this year's outstanding award recipients and celebrating excellence in transportation and logistics

🎉 Relive the Highlights from 2026

View photos from our 2026 Annual Dinner celebration. See the memorable moments as we honored Matthew J. Cox of Matson, Inc. (Company of the Year) and Sam Farruggio of Farruggio's Express (Person of the Year).

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117+ Years of Tradition

Honoring Industry Leaders Who Shape Our Future

The Traffic Club of Philadelphia has held its Annual Dinner for more than 117 years, making it one of the region's longest-running professional celebrations.

Each year, we honor individuals and companies who have made significant contributions to the transportation and logistics industry. This prestigious event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals for an evening of networking, recognition, and celebration.

🏆 Recent Honorees

2026

Matthew J. Cox

Chairman and CEO, Matson, Inc.

Company of the Year
Matthew J. Cox
2026

Sam Farruggio

Owner, Farruggio's Express

Person of the Year
Sam Farruggio
2025

Lori Leonard

CEO, Habitat for Humanity

Person of the Year
Lori Leonard
2025

Conrail

Leading Freight Railroad

Company of the Year
Conrail
2024

Dariusz Mroczek

IKEA

Person of the Year
Dariusz Mroczek
2024

PBF Energy

Energy & Logistics Leader

Company of the Year
PBF Energy

📜 Historical Honorees

Person of the Year
Company of the Year
2023Stephanie Eggert, Hilco Development Partners
2022Cancelled due to Covid Pandemic
2021Cancelled due to Covid Pandemic
2020Rob Estes, President & CEO, Estes Express Lines
2019William P. Hankowsky, President & CEO, Liberty Property Trust
2018Chellie Cameron, Philadelphia Airport
2017David Wedeman, CEO, ReTrans
2016Robert J. Casey, Jr., US Senator
2015James W. Runk, President and CEO, PA Motor Truck Association
2014Jeffrey Tucker, President, Tucker Company Worldwide
2013Robert W. Palaima, President, Delaware River Stevedores, Inc.
2012Al Ianelli, Executive VP H&M International Transportation
2011Jeffery L. Sutch, President SMS Rail Lines
2010Anthony T. Furst, Director, Office of Freight Management - Federal Highway Administration
2009Allen D. Biehler, PE, Secretary of Transportation - Commonwealth of PA
2008Dick Vermiel, Philadelphia Eagles former Coach and NFL Ambassador
2007James T. McDermott, Jr., Executive Director PRPA
2006David C. Wenger, President and CEO of RoadLink USA
2005John J. Coscia, Executive Director DVRPC
2004William J. Tucker, President, Tucker Company Worldwide
2003Dr. John J. Coyle, Professor, The Pennsylvania State University
2002George D. Warrington, President, Amtrak
2023Trinity Rail
2022Cancelled due to Covid Pandemic
2021Cancelled due to Covid Pandemic
2020A. Duie Pyle
2019Five Below
2018Landstar
2017Monroe Energy
2016DVRPC
2015Holt Logistics
2014Philadelphia Energy Solutions
2013Subaru



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