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Frito-Lay Transportation driver Joann McNabb has been named a TCA Highway Angel after helping a fellow truck driver experiencing a stroke on Interstate 94 in Michigan.

September 1, 2026

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Frito-Lay Driver Recognized as TCA Highway Angel After Helping Trucker During Medical Emergency

A Frito-Lay Transportation driver has been recognized by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) after helping a fellow truck driver who suffered a stroke while ...

CAST Specialty Transportation driver Tommy Cash has been named the 2026 CVSA International Driver Excellence Award recipient after logging more than 3.6 million crash-free miles.

August 28, 2026

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CAST Specialty Driver Tommy Cash Receives 2026 International Driver Excellence Award

CAST Specialty Transportation driver Tommy Cash has been named the recipient of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2026 International Driver Excellence Award, recognizing ...

Pennsylvania truck driver Lamar Buckwalter has received a Pennsylvania Citation Award after rescuing the driver of an overturned hazardous materials tanker during a crash in Colorado earlier this year.

August 25, 2026

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Pennsylvania Trucker Honored by State Lawmakers for Heroic Rescue in Colorado

Pennsylvania truck driver Lamar Buckwalter has received a Pennsylvania Citation Award in recognition of his actions earlier this year when he rescued the driver ...

A new study ranks the U.S. cities with the highest road rage risk, highlighting Houston, Los Angeles, Chicago, Nashville, and Miami while examining the factors behind aggressive driving.

August 19, 2026

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New Study Highlights U.S. Cities Where Road Rage Risks Are Highest

National traffic fatalities have shown signs of improving, but a new study suggests drivers in some metropolitan areas continue to face a much greater ...

Ohio has relocated its Cuyahoga County Safety Corridor to a 14-mile section of I-480 following significant crash reductions on the previous I-90 enforcement corridor.

August 7, 2026

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Ohio Relocates Cuyahoga County Safety Corridor to I-480 Following Crash Reduction on I-90

Ohio transportation and law enforcement officials are relocating the Cuyahoga County Speed and Seat Belt Safety Corridor to a nearly 14-mile stretch of Interstate ...

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 ...

New Hampshire has joined a $7.9 million FMCSA pilot program aimed at improving CDL conviction reporting, strengthening enforcement, and increasing awareness of anti-masking laws.

July 17, 2026

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New Hampshire Selected for FMCSA Pilot Program to Strengthen CDL Enforcement

New Hampshire has been selected to participate in a federally funded pilot program designed to strengthen the enforcement of commercial driver’s license (CDL) regulations ...

Oklahoma DOT honors winners of the 2026 Keep Our Land Grand art contest, promoting cleaner highways and safer road conditions.

April 29, 2026

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Oklahoma DOT Student Art Contest Highlights Effort to Keep Highways Clear

Cleaner highways reduce debris risks, protect equipment, and improve overall driving conditions, and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation is reinforcing that message through its ...

U.S. traffic fatalities dropped nearly 7 percent in 2025 despite increased travel, with enforcement and safety efforts cited as key factors.

April 13, 2026

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Highway Safety Improves as Fatal Crash Numbers Drop Across the U.S.

There has been a noticeable shift in national traffic safety data, with early estimates pointing to a drop in fatalities during 2025. The 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 ...