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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 ...

Pilot Company names Stacy Batiste the 2025 Road Warrior champion, honoring his 33 years of trucking, 5.1 million accident-free miles, and community impact. Marine veteran Bobby Peeker also receives recognition for his service and contributions.

November 13, 2025

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Pilot Names 2025 Road Warrior Champions

Truck drivers know that life on the road isn’t easy, and Pilot has once again recognized the dedication, skill, and heart of professional drivers ...

Antoine Sadler of Walmart Transportation and the Trucking Association of New York received the 2025 Mike Russell Trucking Image Award from the ATA for safety, professionalism, and community impact.

October 31, 2025

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Walmart Driver and Trucking Association of New York Honored for Promoting Trucking Excellence

Truck drivers know how much effort it takes to maintain a safe, professional reputation on the road. The American Trucking Associations recognized those efforts ...

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 ...

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 4, 2025

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Pilot’s 2025 Road Warrior Contest to Award Custom Kenworth and $50,000

September marks Truck Driver Appreciation Month, and Pilot is rolling out one of its biggest celebrations yet: the 2025 Road Warrior contest. This year’s ...