driver recognition Archives - Truck Drivers USA

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week runs September 13-19. Carriers can ask drivers what they want and make sure recognition reaches those working OTR.

September 3, 2026

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What Do Drivers Actually Want for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week?

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) runs September 13-19, and carriers across the country are preparing meals, giveaways, raffles and other ways to recognize ...

Landstar recognized its 2025 class of Million Mile Safe Drivers, Roadstar honorees, and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient during the 2026 BCO All-Star Celebration.

July 21, 2026

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Landstar Recognizes Drivers for Reaching Major Safe Driving Milestones

Landstar System recently recognized independent owner-operators for outstanding safety achievements during its 2026 BCO All-Star Celebration in Orlando, Florida, honoring drivers who have accumulated ...

The Truckload Carriers Association has recognized four professional truck drivers with Highway Angel Awards for assisting motorists and passengers during emergencies in Missouri, British Columbia, and Wisconsin.

July 20, 2026

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TCA Honors Four Professional Drivers with Highway Angel Awards

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has recognized four professional truck drivers with its Highway Angel Award after each stepped in to help others during ...

Covenant Logistics driver Efigenio "Nick" Barboza has been named the 2026 DMC Insurance Driver of the Year after more than 3.5 million safe miles, decades of mentoring new drivers, and outstanding community service.

July 8, 2026

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Covenant Logistics Driver Named 2026 DMC Insurance Driver of the Year

Efigenio “Nick” Barboza, a professional driver with Covenant Logistics, has been named the 2026 DMC Insurance Driver of the Year, recognizing nearly three decades ...

TAT is accepting nominations through Aug. 15 for the 2026 Harriet Tubman Award, recognizing actions that help prevent human trafficking and assist victims.

June 5, 2026

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TAT Accepting Nominations For 2026 Harriet Tubman Award

Efforts to combat human trafficking often happen because someone recognizes a warning sign and decides to act. TAT is once again highlighting those actions ...

Four professional drivers with nearly 15 million combined safe miles have been inducted into the National Private Truck Council Driver Hall of Fame.

June 4, 2026

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Four Veteran Drivers Added to NPTC Driver Hall of Fame

A combined 152 years behind the wheel. Nearly 15 million safe miles. Not a single chargeable accident, injury, or moving violation among them. Those ...

Samsara is launching the Driver Cup, a nationwide competition recognizing professional drivers for safety consistency, HOS compliance, and fuel efficiency.

May 19, 2026

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Samsara Launches Driver Cup to Reward Safe, Compliant, And Fuel-Efficient Drivers

Samsara is launching a nationwide driver competition that will recognize professional drivers using its platform for safety consistency, hours of service compliance, and fuel ...

J.B. Hunt honored 54 drivers for reaching between 2 million and 5 million safe miles without a preventable accident during its 30th annual Million Mile celebration.

May 5, 2026

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54 J.B. Hunt Drivers Recognized for Reaching Up to 5 Million Safe Miles

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. recognized 54 drivers for reaching between 2 million and 5 million miles without a DOT reportable preventable accident during ...

Truck driver Scott Miller was named Highway Angel after helping injured passengers during a bus crash near Green Bay, Wisconsin.

April 29, 2026

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Truck Driver Named Highway Angel After Helping Dozens Injured in Wisconsin Bus Crash

A routine trip turned into an emergency response when a truck operator witnessed a tour bus crash near Green Bay, Wisconsin, and stopped to ...

TravelCenters of America honors two drivers with the 2026 Citizen Driver award, recognizing millions of safe miles, mentorship, and leadership across the trucking industry.

April 15, 2026

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TA Honors Two Drivers for Safety, Mentorship, and Long Haul Leadership

TravelCenters of America (TA) has named two professional drivers as 2026 Citizen Driver award winners during the Mid-America Trucking Show. The annual award recognizes ...