The American Trucking Associations’ Trucking Cares Foundation says it donated nearly $100,000 in 2025, supporting a mix of causes tied to truck driver support, disaster relief, veterans and first responders, and efforts to combat human trafficking.
The foundation also used the year end update to highlight continued fundraising goals and announce additions to its board of directors.
Industry support continued despite economic pressure
“The extraordinary generosity and steadfast commitment of trucking industry leaders and companies that contributed to the Trucking Cares Foundation this year are truly inspiring,” said Greg Owen, TCF Chairman, head coach of Ability Tri-Modal. “In a year marked by significant economic challenges, your continued support speaks volumes about the compassion and resilience of our industry. I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each and every donor who chose to give despite the headwinds we all faced. Together, we made a meaningful difference for a wide range of nonprofits that support not only truckers, but the communities our industry serves every day. While the financial impact of these contributions is impressive, the positive ripple effects are immeasurable. I look forward to building on this spirit of generosity and momentum in 2026.”
Where the 2025 donations went
The Trucking Cares Foundation listed the following organizations and amounts it supported in 2025.
Disaster relief
- $10,000 to the American Logistics Aid Network to support delivery of humanitarian aid to disaster affected areas
Support for truckers and workforce development
- $15,000 to the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund to help truck drivers and families recover from injury or illness and support health and wellness initiatives including funding used to purchase cancer screening kits for drivers
- $15,600 to Garrett High School to support a high school CDL program developed through the Center for Transportation Safety
Veterans and first responders
- $10,000 to At Ease USA to support confidential trauma treatment and therapeutic support for active military, veterans, and their loved ones regardless of ability to pay
- $13,380 to the North Bangor Fire Co. in Pennsylvania to support the purchase of a heavy lift airbag extrication kit
Trucking Cares and community support
- $25,000 to TAT formerly Truckers Against Trafficking to support its work training transportation professionals to recognize and report human trafficking
- $5,000 to West Kerr Education Foundation in Texas to support teachers and counselors impacted by catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country with the contribution made on behalf of H E B as the recipient of the John Lex Premier Achievement Award
- $5,000 to the Monarch School in San Diego which provides academic, social, emotional, and life skills support to unhoused youth and is in the host city of ATA’s Management Conference and Exhibition with TCF noting it plans to partner with a similar school when the event convenes in Charlotte in 2026
Fundraising focus moving forward
The Trucking Cares Foundation said it is redoubling fundraising initiatives with the goal of creating an endowed fund to support long-term giving. The foundation said continued support from trucking companies and industry leaders is needed to reach that goal.
Board of directors’ additions
The foundation also announced the following additions to its board of directors.
- Joey Ballard, Covenant Logistics
- Andrew Okuyiga, UPS
- Sheri Call, Washington Trucking Associations
- Randy Clifford, Ventura Transfer
Source: The Trucker
