Awards & recognition

TrueNorth has been nationally recognized by Top Workplaces for the fourth consecutive year, celebrated for our innovation, leadership, purpose, values and work-life flexibility in financial services.

Nationally honored for enhancing the public image of the trucking industry through education and advocacy.

We are consistently recognized among the Top 100 Largest Brokers in the nation, an honor that reflects our continued growth as a privately held risk management and insurance brokerage firm.

TrueNorth has been named among Iowa’s Most Giving Companies, ranking in the large business category for donating over $1.3 million, supporting 330 nonprofits and contributing 1,100 employee volunteer hours.

TrueNorth was voted by readers across the Cedar Rapids–Iowa City region as the best in Business Insurance, with honorable mention in Business Leadership (Jason Smith) and Business Consulting.

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TrueNorth Founder, Duane Smith, was presented with NHDA’s highest award for a lifetime of leadership in final-mile transportation.

Dowling Hales publishes the Hales Report, a reputable resource for property and casualty brokers and agents. Its annual Top 100 rankings spotlight the industry’s most influential firms. TrueNorth’s ranking includes First MainStreet Insurance (FMSI) and its strategic affiliates.

For the ninth consecutive year, TrueNorth has been named one of the region’s Coolest Places to Work.

Graduates of ATA’s flagship leadership program, building the next generation of industry leaders.

We’re proud to be a growing, privately held leader in the Property & Casualty space.

Nominated for creatively advancing safety and promoting a positive image of the trucking industry.

Contributing thought leadership and research insight through ATRI’s advisory committees.

Proud member of the American Trucking Associations for over a decade.

Recognized for 25+ years of dedicated membership and contributions.

The TTT podcast, produced in partnership with Scopelitis Transportation Consulting, was rated as a Top 100 trucking podcast.

Nearly 100 TrueNorth teammates organized, competed, volunteered and cheered throughout the Corridor Corporate Games—earning us Champion status for the second year in a row.