driver recognition Archives - Truck Drivers USA

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 ...

Katy Payne, Operations Manager at Truck Drivers USA, has been recognized on the 2026 Women In Trucking Top Women to Watch list for her leadership in driver support, community growth, and professional development in the trucking industry.

March 30, 2026

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Katy Payne of Truck Drivers USA Recognized on the 2026 Women In Trucking Top Women to Watch List

Katy Payne, Operations Manager at Truck Drivers USA, has been recognized on the 2026 Top Women to Watch in Trucking list by the Women ...

Travis Richardson of Averitt is named Driver of the Year at the 2026 Pinnacle Awards for excellence in national tour logistics. Peer-recognized within the live production industry.

March 3, 2026

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Averitt’s Travis Richardson Honored as 2026 Pinnacle Driver of the Year

Travis Richardson of Averitt earned the Driver of the Year award at the 2026 Pinnacle Awards, highlighting his exceptional skill and professionalism on national ...

The Truckload Carriers Association names the 2025 Highway Angels of the Year, honoring three professional truck drivers for life-saving actions, roadside leadership, and courage during real-world emergencies.

February 5, 2026

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TCA Names 2025 Highway Angels of the Year

The Truckload Carriers Association has named three professional drivers as its 2025 Highway Angels of the Year, recognizing actions taken on the road that ...

December 3, 2025

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Vote Now for the TCA Highway Angel of the Year

Truck drivers are the backbone of America’s highways, and some go above and beyond to help others when it matters most. The Truckload Carriers ...

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 ...

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 ...

Voting is open through November 11 for the 2025 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award. Meet the veteran finalists and cast your vote to honor America’s top transitioning drivers.

November 6, 2025

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Vote Now: Help Choose the Next Transition Trucking Award Winner — Voting Ends Nov. 11

Truck drivers and fleet managers, it’s time to show your support for the veterans behind the wheel. Online voting is officially open for the ...

At the 2025 NASTC Conference in Nashville, America’s small trucking community honored the “Best Drivers” team and new Transportation Ambassadors, celebrating safety, dedication, and the true spirit of independent trucking.

November 5, 2025

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America’s Best Drivers and New NASTC Ambassadors: Celebrating the Heart of Small Trucking in 2025

At this year’s National Association of Small Trucking Companies (NASTC) annual conference in Nashville, Tennessee, small trucking excellence took center stage. The three-day event ...