Driver Appreciation Archives - Page 4 of 20

Jim Utley of Bennett Family of Companies earns the 2025 ATA Cathy Evans Highway to Victory Award for his leadership and advocacy for truck drivers and the transportation industry.

October 31, 2025

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Jim Utley Honored with ATA’s Cathy Evans Highway to Victory Award

For anyone who’s spent years behind the wheel or working to make the roads better for drivers, recognition from the American Trucking Associations means ...

Utah truck driver Landon Cheatham turned an empty backhaul into a major wildfire relief mission, delivering nearly one million dollars in aid to victims in California.

October 30, 2025

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Utah Truck Driver’s Wildfire Relief Effort Hauls Nearly One Million Dollars in Supplies

When wildfires tore through California earlier this year, truck driver Landon Cheatham did not wait for someone else to take action. What started as ...

Two Penske Logistics drivers, Casey Ford and Dan Svec, were named TCA Highway Angels for rescuing three crash victims in Dale, Indiana. Their quick thinking and teamwork saved lives on Highway 64.

October 29, 2025

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Two Penske Drivers Recognized as Highway Angels After Rescuing Crash Victims

When things go wrong out on the highway, it is often a truck driver who stops to lend a hand. That is exactly what ...

Professional truck driver John Bradley of James River Carriers was recognized by the Truckload Carriers Association as a Highway Angel after stepping in to stop a rolling truck and assist a fellow driver who suffered a medical emergency at a Richmond customer lot. His quick action prevented a dangerous situation and ensured the driver got medical help fast.

October 23, 2025

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Trucker Jumps Into Action to Save Fellow Driver on the Job

Most drivers have seen close calls out on the road or at a shipper, but now and then, someone steps in and makes all ...

Nominations are now open for the 2026 TCA Professional Drivers of the Year awards. Five truck drivers will each receive a 20,000 dollar cash prize and national recognition. Learn how to qualify and get nominated before the December 5 deadline.

October 22, 2025

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Big Money and Big Recognition: TCA Opens Nominations for 2026 Drivers of the Year

If you’ve been putting in the miles, keeping it safe, and setting the bar high in this industry, now’s the time to get your ...

Amity Cataldo of Boyle Transportation is honored as a TCA Highway Angel for her quick thinking and courage at a Texas crash, showing compassion and saving lives on the road.

October 17, 2025

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Amity Cataldo Named TCA Highway Angel for Heroic Actions at Texas Crash

Truck drivers know the road can turn dangerous in an instant, and Amity Cataldo of Boyle Transportation proved why quick thinking and compassion can ...

Autocar Trucks sponsors the 2025 ATHS Hall of Fame Ceremony in Kansas City, honoring trucking legends who shaped the industry and celebrating the legacy of American trucks.

October 17, 2025

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Autocar Trucks Sponsors 2025 ATHS Hall of Fame Ceremony Honoring Trucking Legends

Trucking has a long history of innovation and grit, and this October, some of the people who helped shape the industry will be honored. ...

David Whaley, a Prime Inc. driver, wins the 4th annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Sweepstakes, taking home over $10,000 in prizes designed to make life on the road more comfortable and rewarding.

October 16, 2025

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David Whaley Takes Home Big Win in National Truck Driver Appreciation Sweepstakes

Truck drivers know the road is tough, and sometimes a little recognition goes a long way. This year, one driver is getting a major ...

September 17, 2025

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Midweek Highlights from Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2025

We’re midway through Truck Driver Appreciation Week, and companies across the country are stepping up to recognize the men and women who keep freight ...

September 15, 2025

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Werner to Honor Drivers During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

Werner Enterprises, Inc. has announced a full slate of events to mark National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, taking place September 14–20, 2025. The company ...