Driver Appreciation Archives - Truck Drivers USA

Discover the extraordinary achievements of the NASTC 2024 Driver of the Year Team, showcasing 20 of "America's Best Drivers" with over 52 million accident-free miles and 600+ years of experience. Learn about the small fleets and carriers driving excellence in trucking.

November 22, 2024

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Celebrating Excellence in Trucking with the NASTC 2024 Driver of the Year Team

On November 7, 2024, at the prestigious NASTC Driver of the Year Team ceremony, industry leaders Paul Rissler Transportation and C.W. Express emerged victorious, ...

Celebrate Liz Leon, a 60-year-old truck driver from California, as the 2024 Pilot Flying J Road Warrior winner. Discover her inspiring journey from warehouse worker to accident-free trucking hero, balancing career and family with grace and determination.

November 21, 2024

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From Warehouse Worker to Pilot’s Road Warrior, Liz Leon’s Story

Liz Leon, a 60-year-old truck driver from Victorville, California, has been celebrated as the grand prize winner of Pilot Flying J’s 2024 Road Warrior ...

November 13, 2024

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Brave Truck Driver Rescues Florida Couple During Hurricane Milton

George Maxwell’s Heroic Act Amidst Hurricane Turmoil In a remarkable display of bravery, George Maxwell, a truck driver from Tampa, Florida, has been recognized ...

Public voting is now open for the four finalists in the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award. (Photo courtesy Transition Trucking)

November 7, 2024

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Celebrate Veterans in Trucking: Cast Your Vote for the 2024 Transition Trucking Award Winner

Each year, the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award honors remarkable veterans who’ve made a successful move into the trucking industry. This event celebrates ...

Dana Tarver, a fuel hauler with Kenan Advantage Group (KAG), has been recognized by the Women In Trucking Association (WIT) as their November 2024 Member of the Month. This acknowledgment comes in light of her remarkable career and her commitment to empowering women within the trucking industry.

November 6, 2024

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Dana Tarver Named WIT November Member of the Month

Celebrating Women in Trucking & Dana Tarver’s Achievements Dana Tarver, a fuel hauler with Kenan Advantage Group (KAG), has been recognized by the Women ...

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has officially opened submissions for its prestigious Professional Drivers of the Year awards

October 30, 2024

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TCA Launches Search for Drivers of the Year, Offering $20,000 Prizes to Winners

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has officially opened submissions for its prestigious Professional Drivers of the Year awards. This annual competition recognizes five outstanding ...

Jessie King, Arkansas Road Team Captain and FedEx Freight Professional Driver Accepts Changer Leader Award given by the American Trucking Associations (ATA)

October 23, 2024

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Historic Achievement for Arkansas Road Team Captain with “Change Leader” Award

In an unprecedented achievement, Jessie King, Arkansas Road Team Captain and FedEx Freight professional driver, has become the first individual recipient of the prestigious ...

Dean Key of Milbank South Dakota receives 2023 driver of the year award from ruan. Dean is pictured wearing black ruan logoed shirt and glasses

October 16, 2024

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Ruan Honors Top Driver and Outstanding Operation

Dean Key of Milbank, South Dakota, Receives 2023 Driver of the Year Award Longtime Ruan driver Dean Key has been crowned the 2023 Driver ...

and the winner is Christie Tilton, a trailblazing female truck driver from Eaton, who recently received the prestigious National Driver All Star Award

October 14, 2024

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Eaton’s Christie Tilton Earns Prestigious National Truck Driving Honor

In an industry historically dominated by men, female drivers like Christie Tilton are making significant strides. With a record shortage of truck drivers, more ...

semi truck on coastal road, trueblue, centerline, driver appreciation

October 8, 2024

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Honoring the Backbone of the Road: TrueBlue and Centerline Drivers Celebrate Truckers

In the world of logistics and transportation, truck drivers are the unsung heroes who keep supply chains moving. This October, TrueBlue and its subsidiary, ...