Oklahoma Snowplows Get 35 Winning Names
Oklahoma drivers can now find these named plows on the state's online tracker at OKSnowPlows.org this winter.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Trucks
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority announced the 35 winners of the 2026 statewide Snowplow Naming Contest, in which students submitted nearly 350 names and the public cast more than 400 votes.
Why it matters
The contest was held to name snowplows ahead of the winter season, giving Oklahoma drivers a clearer way to follow the state's plow fleet on the road. Winning names will show up on the online tracker, so families planning winter commutes can see which plows are working their area.
ODOT and OTA picked 35 winners from nearly 350 student submissions, with more than 400 public votes cast. The winners include 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 that maintains Oklahoma's highways and runs the state's winter snowplow fleet across eight field districts.
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA)
The state agency that operates Oklahoma's 11 turnpikes and co-ran the snowplow naming contest with ODOT.
The details
Students submitted names inspired by puns, pop culture, and local icons, and the public then voted to narrow the field to the final winners. Winning names will appear on the online snowplow tracker at OKSnowPlows.org, linking each name to the plow it identifies. Winning students will receive special recognition along with an ODOT/OTA prize pack.
Timeline
2026: Statewide Snowplow Naming Contest held.
November 6, 2026: ODOT and OTA announced the contest winners from Oklahoma City.
The Home Front
Winter road-clearing is one of the most visible routine services state transportation agencies provide to households each season. Public tracking tools like OKSnowPlows.org let residents see plow locations rather than guessing when main routes will be treated.
If you plan winter drives on Oklahoma highways, check OKSnowPlows.org to see plow locations and winning names on the tracker. Keep a winter emergency kit in your vehicle and plan extra time for travel during storms.
The takeaway
Oklahoma drivers can use the OKSnowPlows.org tracker this winter to follow the state's plows by name. Check the tracker before storm-day commutes so you know which routes are being treated.
Further reading
For more on how state crews keep vehicles moving, see Trucks coverage on We are Home.
More information
Find the winning names on the online snowplow tracker at OKSnowPlows.org.
