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Truck Drivers USA asked drivers what recently made them proud to be truckers. Their responses highlight safety, professional skill, family, and the moments that make the career rewarding.

August 17, 2026

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What Makes Truck Drivers Proud? Drivers Share the Moments That Matter Most

Pride in trucking doesn’t always come from awards, paychecks or million-mile milestones. Sometimes it’s a child asking for an air horn, a difficult backing ...

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 ...

Kansas Driver of the Year logs 4.5 million safe miles over 45 years with recognition from the Kansas Motor Carriers Association.

April 28, 2026

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Kansas Driver Logs 4.5 Million Safe Miles and Earns Statewide Recognition

A truck driver with 45 years of experience and 4.5 million safe miles has been named the 2025 Kansas Driver of the Year. Tom ...

The American Trucking Associations has named 31 finalists for the 2026-2027 America’s Road Team. These professional drivers are recognized for outstanding safety records, industry expertise, and dedication to representing the trucking profession.

November 7, 2025

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ATA Names 2026-2027 America’s Road Team Finalists: 31 Drivers Representing the Best in Trucking

The American Trucking Associations has announced the 31 professional drivers who are finalists for the 2026-2027 America’s Road Team, the organization’s prestigious program highlighting ...

October 14, 2025

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TCA Opens Applications for Fleet Safety Awards Recognizing the Safest Fleets on the Road

Every truck driver knows that safety is not just a box to check. It is what keeps freight moving and everyone on the road ...

September 15, 2025

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Perry Carter, TCA Professional Driver of the Year: ‘If you’re not learning something every day, there’s something wrong’

A native of Marion, North Carolina, Perry Carter is quickly cementing his legacy as a driving force on the road as well as in ...

July 23, 2025

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Netradyne Surpasses 100 Million DriverStar Achievements in Real-Time Safety Recognition

Netradyne has reached a landmark milestone—its positive reinforcement safety platform has now awarded over 100 million “DriverStars” to professional drivers worldwide, celebrating their outstanding driving ...

July 16, 2025

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Kentucky Trucker Wins 2026 Freightliner Cascadia in Landstar Giveaway

George Eason, a professional truck driver from Owensboro, Kentucky, has joined an elite group of Landstar Million Mile Safe Drivers—and walked away with a ...

June 26, 2025

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Maverick Names Kurt Shunkey 2025 Trainer of the Year

Maverick Transportation has recognized Kurt Shunkey as its 2025 Trainer of the Year. Shunkey, a valued member of Maverick for nearly nine years, currently ...