Drivers of the Year are selected by state trucking associations from that year’s previous Drivers of the Month winners. Drivers are selected based on criteria including safety, participation in community programs and competitions, and a commitment to service and professionalism.
The following is a list of Con-way Freight drivers who were selected as Drivers of the Year in 2008:
| Name | City/State |
| Steve Bardsley | Reno, NV |
| John Dillon | Atlanta, GA |
| David May | Buffalo, NY |