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ODOT, OTA Name 35 Winning Snowplows

Students and the public helped select winning names for the 2026 statewide Snowplow Naming Contest.

Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Trucks

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The Oklahoma Department of Transportation and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority named 35 winning snowplows in a statewide contest that drew nearly 350 student-submitted names and more than 400 public votes. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority announced the 35 winners of the 2026 statewide Snowplow Naming Contest. Nearly 350 student-submitted names were narrowed by more than 400 public votes.

Why it matters

The contest was held to help name snowplows ahead of the winter season, giving Oklahoma drivers a way to follow the plows that keep roads passable. Winning names will be publicly visible on the online snowplow tracker.

The contest drew nearly 350 student submissions and more than 400 public votes, producing 35 winners with three names from each of ODOT's eight field districts and one from each of OTA's 11 turnpikes.

The players

Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT)

The state agency responsible for Oklahoma's highways and snow removal operations, which co-ran the naming contest.

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA)

The state authority that operates Oklahoma's turnpike system and co-sponsored the snowplow naming contest with ODOT.

The details

Students submitted names inspired by puns, pop culture, and local icons, and the public voted to select the winners. Winning students will receive special recognition and an ODOT/OTA prize pack.

Timeline

  1. 2026: Statewide Snowplow Naming Contest held.

  2. November 6, 2026: ODOT and OTA announced the contest winners.

Roadmap

Public naming of snowplows extends ODOT's existing online snowplow tracker at OKSnowPlows.org, which lets residents follow winter road-clearing operations. The contest adds public participation and named equipment to that tracking system.

Oklahoma drivers can find the name of their local snowplow on the online tracker at OKSnowPlows.org during winter storms. The winning names include one from each OTA turnpike, so turnpike travelers may see their route's plow identified by name.

The takeaway

Checking the online snowplow tracker before winter travel can show which crews are clearing your route. Naming contests like this one give residents a simple way to connect with the people and equipment that keep roads open.

Further reading

Explore more on Trucks coverage across Oklahoma.

More information

Track winning snowplows on the online snowplow tracker.