The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has recently debuted its list of certified TCA Elite Fleet carriers, recognizing 47 truckload carriers as the “2025 Best Places to Drive.”
This new certification program, developed in collaboration with the University of Denver’s Transportation and Supply Chain Institute, aims to identify and honor North American for-hire truckload carriers that create outstanding work environments. The program evaluates companies that prioritize driver satisfaction through competitive pay, advanced equipment, safety standards, and innovative practices.
Certification Criteria
To earn the TCA Elite Fleet designation, carriers underwent a rigorous assessment. Criteria included key performance metrics such as driver retention, compensation and benefits, job satisfaction, quality of life on the road, workplace safety, operational efficiency, and the condition of company-owned equipment. Surveys from company drivers and independent contractors further validated the results, ensuring the selections reflect real employee perspectives.
The 47 certified carriers recognized as part of the 2025 TCA Elite Fleet include:
- AAT Carriers – Chattanooga, TN
- American Central Transport – Kansas City, MO
- Bison Transport – Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Brenny Specialized – St Joseph, MN
- Brown Dog Carriers – Biddeford, ME
- Cargo Transporters – Claremont, NC
- Cheema Freightlines – Pacific, WA
- Chief Carriers – Grand Island, NE
- Christenson Transportation – Strafford, MO
- Crawford Trucking – Des Moines, IA
- Don Hummer Trucking – Cedar Rapids, IA
- Dutch Maid Logistics – Willard, CO
- Erb Transport – New Hamburg, ON, Canada
- Fortigo Freight Services – Etobicoke, ON, Canada
- Fremont Contract Carriers – Fremont, NE
- FTC Transportation – Oklahoma City, OK
- Garner Trucking – Findlay, OH
- Grand Island Express – Grand Island, NE
- Halvor Lines – Superior, WI
- Hill Brothers Transportation – Omaha, NE
- Kriska Holdings Limited – Prescott, ON, Canada
- Landair Transport – Greeneville, TN
- Landstar System – Jacksonville, FL
- Liberty Linehaul – Ayr, ON, Canada
- Lion Force Transport – Mississauga, ON, Canada
- Magnum – Fargo, ND
- Marten Transport – Mondovi, WI
- Maverick Transportation – North Little Rock, AR
- Melton Truck Lines – Tulsa, OK
- Mill Creek Motor Freight – Ayr, ON, Canada
- National Carriers – Irving, TX
- NFI Interactive Logistics – Camden, NJ
- Northern Logistics – Clare, MI
- Nussbaum Transportation – Hudson, IL
- PGT Trucking – Aliquippa, PA
- R.E. Garrison Trucking – Vinemont, AL
- Royal Logistics – Fargo, ND
- Spring Creek Carriers – Beamsville, ON, Canada
- Spur Freight Services – Austin, TX
- Stokes Trucking – Tremonton, UT
- TransLand – Strafford, MO
- Transpro Freight Systems – Milton, ON, Canada
- Truline Corporation – Las Vegas, NV
- Veriha Trucking – Marinette, WI
- Werner Enterprises – Omaha, NE
- Western Dairy Transport – Cabool, MO
- Wilson Logistics – Strafford, MO
Industry Recognition
TCA President Jim Ward expressed his pride in this significant milestone, saying, “We are incredibly proud to announce this first class of TCA Elite Fleets. These carriers went through a comprehensive and detailed application process, had their drivers surveyed for validation, and received top scores for their combination of driver compensation, benefits, engagement, satisfaction, training, support, company equipment, safety, and facilities. These forty-seven carriers are truly Elite Fleets, and we extend our heartfelt congratulations to them. I look forward to recognizing and celebrating them next month in Phoenix.”
Upcoming Celebration
The award-winning carriers will be celebrated during TCA’s Annual Convention, set to take place in Phoenix, Arizona. The recognition ceremony is scheduled for Monday, March 17, 2025, as part of a special awards program honoring the achievements of this year’s Elite Fleet recipients.
Source: Truckers News
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