Driver Appreciation Archives - Page 3 of 21

ATA honors the 2025 Mike Russell Trucking Image Award recipients, including Antoine Sadler and the Trucking Association of New York, recognizing outstanding contributions to promoting a positive image of trucking and supporting drivers.

December 3, 2025

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ATA Recognizes Drivers and Organizations with 2025 Mike Russell Trucking Image Award

Truck drivers know the work they do keeps America moving, but getting recognition for the everyday dedication it takes isn’t always easy. The American ...

Nominate outstanding drivers for the Truckload Carriers Association’s 2026 Professional Drivers of the Year award before the December 5 deadline. Learn why nominations matter, what the award recognizes, and how fleets can highlight drivers who show safety, professionalism, and leadership.

December 2, 2025

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Nomination Deadline for TCA’s Driver of the Year Award Coming Up Fast

Truck drivers who go the extra mile don’t always get the spotlight, but the Truckload Carriers Association wants to change that. The nomination window ...

Seven FedEx drivers in Indiana earned the Master Truck Driver certification from the IMTA, a prestigious recognition for safety, professionalism, and dedication in trucking. Only 2% of CDL holders nationwide achieve this milestone.

December 1, 2025

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FedEx Drivers Earn Indiana’s Master Truck Driver Certification

A group of FedEx drivers just hit one of the biggest career milestones a professional driver can reach. Several Indiana-based FedEx drivers were honored ...

Nominate the next generation of trucking leaders for TCA’s Elevate Young Leadership Program. Help young professionals grow through mentorship, networking, and leadership development in the truckload industry. Applications close December 10.

November 25, 2025

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Nominate Up-and-Coming Truckload Leaders for TCA’s Elevate Young Leadership Program

Do you know a young driver or fleet professional who’s ready to take their skills and leadership to the next level? Now is the ...

Fleet Advantage sponsored the Kids Drawing and Writing Contest at the IFDA National Championship for the ninth year, honoring children’s tributes to foodservice drivers and highlighting the families behind the nation’s delivery workforce.

November 24, 2025

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Fleet Advantage Spotlights the Kids Who Inspire America’s Drivers

For the ninth year in a row, Fleet Advantage sponsored the Kids Drawing and Writing Contest at the IFDA National Championship in Fort Lauderdale. ...

Professional truck drivers recognized as TCA Highway Angels for life-saving actions on the road. Read their stories and nominate a driver at highwayangel.org.

November 21, 2025

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Honoring Highway Angels Who Stepped Up When It Mattered Most

Every driver knows the highway can turn dangerous in an instant. In moments like that, the people behind the wheel often become the first ...

The Florida Trucking Association selects seven top professional drivers for the 2025-2028 Florida Road Team. These drivers serve as industry ambassadors, educating students and communities about truck safety, courtesy, and the trucking profession.

November 20, 2025

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7 Professional Drivers Selected for the 2025 to 2028 Florida Road Team

Florida’s trucking industry just welcomed seven highly respected drivers into the newest class of the Florida Road Team. Every few years, the Florida Trucking ...

A clear overview of the benefits truck drivers can expect when working for major Texas fleets, including competitive pay, strong health coverage, improved scheduling options, career development programs, newer equipment, and added perks that support long-term stability and job satisfaction.

November 19, 2025

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Benefits That Truck Drivers Can Expect in Major Texas Fleets

Texas is home to one of the largest truck driving workforces in the nation, with nearly 200,000 commercial truck drivers playing a critical role ...

Truckers For Troops shows how drivers nationwide support U.S. troops and veterans through care packages and donations. Learn how you can participate and make every dollar count.

November 19, 2025

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Truckers For Troops: Every Dollar Makes a Difference

What began as a simple idea with modest expectations has grown into a nationwide movement where truck drivers step up to support troops and ...

A look at the five finalists for the 2025 ATA National Driver of the Year Award, highlighting their decades of safe driving, industry involvement, and the milestones that earned them national recognition.

November 18, 2025

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ATA Names Five Standout Finalists for the 2025 National Driver of the Year Award

Long-haul, regional, and local drivers know what it takes to keep freight moving safely day after day. The American Trucking Associations is giving that ...