Driver Appreciation Archives - Truck Drivers USA

Travis Richardson of Averitt is named Driver of the Year at the 2026 Pinnacle Awards for excellence in national tour logistics. Peer-recognized within the live production industry.

March 3, 2026

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Averitt’s Travis Richardson Honored as 2026 Pinnacle Driver of the Year

Travis Richardson of Averitt earned the Driver of the Year award at the 2026 Pinnacle Awards, highlighting his exceptional skill and professionalism on national ...

Colorado has activated 18 variable speed limit signs on I-70 in Dowd Canyon west of Vail. Truck drivers must follow changing posted speeds based on weather and traffic conditions.

February 17, 2026

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Colorado Activates Real-Time Speed Limits on I-70 Mountain Corridor

Truck drivers running Interstate 70 through the Colorado mountains now have a new factor to watch west of Vail. The Colorado Department of Transportation ...

A Kansas truck driver is recognized as a TCA Highway Angel after helping an injured motorcyclist following a hit and run in Wichita through quick thinking and decisive action.

February 6, 2026

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Truck Driver Recognized as TCA Highway Angel in Kansas

A professional truck driver’s quick decisions and calm response during a dangerous roadside emergency in Kansas have earned national recognition from the Truckload Carriers ...

The Truckload Carriers Association names the 2025 Highway Angels of the Year, honoring three professional truck drivers for life-saving actions, roadside leadership, and courage during real-world emergencies.

February 5, 2026

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TCA Names 2025 Highway Angels of the Year

The Truckload Carriers Association has named three professional drivers as its 2025 Highway Angels of the Year, recognizing actions taken on the road that ...

February 4, 2026

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Tory McQueen Becomes First Recipient of New TCA On-Demand Education Honor

The Truckload Carriers Association, in partnership with PCS Software, has named Tory McQueen, HR and compliance manager for Parish Transport, as the inaugural recipient ...

dvantage Truck Group has announced the eight recipients of its 2025 Pete DePina Legacy Award, honoring employees across its Northeast dealerships for integrity, leadership, and service that positively impacts customers and coworkers.

January 27, 2026

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Advantage Truck Group Names Eight Winners of the 2025 Pete DePina Legacy Award

Advantage Truck Group has announced the recipients of its 2025 Pete DePina Legacy Award, recognizing eight employees across its dealership locations in Massachusetts, New ...

ATA launches its 2026 Driver Compensation Study survey, giving trucking companies critical data on driver pay, benefits, and incentives during an ongoing freight recession.

January 16, 2026

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ATA Opens Industry Survey That Shapes the 2026 Driver Compensation Study

As carriers continue navigating a prolonged freight downturn, access to accurate pay data is becoming more critical across the trucking industry. To help fleets ...

The Truckload Carriers Association recognizes four professional drivers as Highway Angels for heroic actions on the road. Their stories highlight courage, quick thinking, and the impact truck drivers have beyond the wheel.

January 5, 2026

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Highway Heroes in Action: TCA Highway Angels Make a Difference on the Road

Acts of courage and compassion often happen quietly on America’s highways. When they do, the Truckload Carriers Association recognizes those moments through its Highway ...