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March 11, 2025

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The Hidden Skills of Truck Drivers: Mastering More Than Just the Road

When you picture a truck driver, the first thought that comes to mind is likely someone behind the wheel, cruising down highways and delivering ...

Every trucker has a story. From lifelong dreams to financial necessity, drivers share why they chose life on the road. Discover their journeys and what makes trucking more than just a job.

March 5, 2025

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Truckers Reveal Why They Chose Life on the Road

Ever wondered what drives someone to become a truck driver? For some, it’s a lifelong dream. For others, it’s a necessity. We asked our ...

ABF Freight driver Tommy Burgoon has been honored as a TCA Highway Angel for his heroic actions at a crash scene on Interstate 471. Discover how his quick thinking and Army training helped save a life.

February 27, 2025

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ABF Freight Driver Recognized as a TCA Highway Angel for Heroic Actions at Crash Scene

Truck driver Tommy Burgoon, from Wapakoneta, Ohio, has been honored by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) for his courageous actions at the scene of ...

Truck driver Mohsen Baniyaghoub was honored as a TCA Highway Angel for helping a stranded motorist during a snowstorm. His quick thinking and kindness turned a dangerous situation into a story of heroism.

February 20, 2025

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Heroic Trucker Recognized for Assisting Stranded Driver During Snowstorm

Mohsen Baniyaghoub, a truck driver from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, was honored for his selfless act of kindness when he helped a stranded motorist during ...

The American Trucking Associations has announced the finalists for the 2024 National Driver of the Year Award

January 6, 2025

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2024 National Driver of the Year Finalists Announced by ATA

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has unveiled the five finalists for the 2024 National Driver of the Year Award. Sponsored by DMC Insurance, this ...

Vote now for the TCA Highway Angel of the Year! Help honor professional truck drivers who exemplify bravery, kindness, and courtesy on the road.

January 3, 2025

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Cast Your Vote for TCA Highway Angel of the Year

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is now inviting the public to participate in the voting process for its annual Highway Angels of the Year ...

Daljit Sohi, a truck driver with Triple Eight Transport Inc., has been honored as a TCA Highway Angel for returning a lost purse after a three-hour journey.

January 2, 2025

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Truck Driver Daljit Sohi Honored as TCA Highway Angel for Returning Lost Purse After Three-Hour Journey

Daljit Sohi, a professional truck driver for Triple Eight Transport Inc., based in Abbotsford, British Columbia, has been recognized as a TCA Highway Angel ...

December 18, 2024

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U.S. Army Veteran Cory Troxell Wins 2024 Transition Trucking Award

Cory Troxell, a former U.S. Army service member and driver for Stevens Transport in Dallas, has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2024 ...

Chad Roberson's emotional journey to reclaim his late father’s 2000 Kenworth W900 after 15 years. A heartfelt story of family, trucking heritage, and a restored legacy that keeps the spirit of two generations alive.

December 13, 2024

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A Father’s Trucking Legacy Rescued After 15 Years

Chad Roberson’s Journey to Recover His Dad’s 2000 Kenworth W900 At just 49 years old, Chad Roberson, a third-generation truck driver from Fairfield, Illinois, ...

NFI’s SheDrives initiative has empowered Ebony, a CDL spotter, to redefine her career and achieve a fulfilling work-life balance. From overcoming challenges in male-dominated industries to finding a supportive community at NFI, Ebony's story highlights the power of inclusion and opportunity in trucking.

December 6, 2024

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Ebony Speaks on How NFI and the SheDrives Initiative Have Redefined Her Career

NFI’s SheDrives program empowers women in the trucking industry while fostering a community where drivers feel valued and supported. For Ebony, a CDL spotter ...