The grand prize went to Mill Creek Motor Freight of Ayr, Ontario, in the small carrier division, which includes fleets running less than 25 million miles annually. In the large carrier division, the top honor was awarded to Bison Transport of Winnipeg, Manitoba, for fleets logging 25 million miles or more each year.

According to the association, both companies stood out because of their well-structured safety programs and low accident frequency ratios throughout the year.

Safety Performance Recognized Across the Industry

The Fleet Safety Awards program highlights fleets that consistently place safety at the center of their operations. The competition is supported by industry partners, including Great West Casualty Company and Gallagher, both long-time supporters of safety initiatives within trucking.

“Great West Casualty Company is proud to support the TCA Fleet Safety Awards and recognize carriers that set the standard for safety excellence across our industry,” said Steve Ponder, Senior Vice President, Great West Casualty Company. “Mill Creek Motor Freight and Bison Transport exemplify the commitment, accountability, and leadership it takes to keep our roads safer for everyone.”

Safety Culture Remains a Competitive Advantage

For fleets across North America, awards like this highlight the role that training, leadership, and driver accountability play in preventing crashes and protecting both drivers and the public.

“Gallagher is honored to partner with TCA in celebrating fleets that prioritize safety at every level of their operations,” said Andy Engardio, Transportation Vertical Leader, Gallagher. “These Grand Prize winners demonstrate that strong safety cultures not only protect drivers and the public, but also strengthen the entire trucking industry.”

Recognition Continues at Summer Safety Meeting

The two grand prize winners will be recognized again later this year during the TCA Safety & Security Meeting scheduled for June 7 through June 9 in Oklahoma City. Carriers that finished in the top three within each mileage division will also be acknowledged during the event.

Industry leaders view the awards as a way to spotlight fleets that demonstrate how consistent safety practices can deliver results both on the road and within company operations.

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A total of 18 carriers were named division winners based on having the lowest accident frequency ratios per million miles within their respective mileage categories. The awards focus on measurable safety outcomes rather than fleet size alone, emphasizing consistent, low-incident operations.

What Happens Next for the Winners

Each of the 18 division winners will now advance to compete for one of two overall grand prizes. One grand prize will be awarded to a carrier with less than 25 million miles annually, and the other to a carrier with more than 25 million miles annually.

The grand prize winners will be announced during Truckload 2026, TCA’s annual convention scheduled for February 28 through March 3 in Orlando.

All division winners and the two grand prize recipients will also be formally recognized at TCA’s 2026 Safety and Security Meeting, taking place June 7 through June 9 in Oklahoma City.

How the Fleet Safety Awards Are Determined

The Fleet Safety Awards evaluate truckload carriers using accident frequency ratios calculated per million miles. Carriers are grouped into six divisions based on annual mileage to allow fair comparison between fleets of similar operating scale.

The program has become one of the industry’s longest-running benchmarks for safety performance, marking its 50th year in 2025.

2025 Fleet Safety Award Division Winners

Division I less than 5 million miles

• First place CJ Logistics Transportation, Des Plaines, Illinois
• Second place Spur Freight Services, an AIT Worldwide Logistics company, Austin, Texas
• Third place Specialty Transport, Knoxville, Tennessee

Division II 5 to 14.99 million miles

• First place B.R. Williams Trucking, Eastaboga, Alabama
• Second place Clopay Transportation Company, Troy, Ohio
• Third place Transportes Olympic, Nuevo León, Mexico

Division III 15 to 24.99 million miles

• First place Christenson Transportation, Strafford, Missouri
• Second place Chalk Mountain Services of Texas, Fort Worth, Texas
• Third place Mill Creek Motor Freight, Ayr, Ontario, Canada

Division IV 25 to 49.99 million miles

• First place Triple Eight Transport, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
• Second place 4Tracks, CentrePort, Manitoba, Canada
• Third place Johnson Feed, Canton, South Dakota

Division V 50 to 99.99 million miles

• First place May Trucking Company, Salem, Oregon
• Second place Carter Express, Anderson, Indiana
• Third place PGT Trucking, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania

Division VI: 100 million miles or more

• First place NFI Industries, Camden, New Jersey
• Second place Bison Transport, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
• Third place Marten Transport, Mondovi, Wisconsin

Looking Back at Last Year’s Grand Prize Winners

In the previous awards cycle, Liberty Linehaul West of Montebello, California, earned the small carrier grand prize, while Nussbaum of Hudson, Illinois, received the large carrier grand prize.

Why These Awards Matter to Drivers and Fleets

Accident frequency metrics reflect more than policies on paper. They indicate how consistently safety practices are applied across miles, drivers, equipment, and operating environments. Recognition through the Fleet Safety Awards highlights carriers that have demonstrated long-term discipline in managing risk on the road.

For drivers, these results offer a data-based look at fleets that prioritize safety outcomes as part of daily operations.

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A total of 18 truckload carriers were selected across six mileage-based divisions. The awards recognize fleets with the lowest accident frequency ratios per million miles, highlighting carriers that consistently demonstrate strong safety performance and operational discipline.

The annual competition is sponsored by Great West Casualty Co. and Arthur J. Gallagher.

What the Fleet Safety Awards Measure

TCA’s Fleet Safety Awards focus on measurable safety outcomes rather than subjective criteria. Carriers are evaluated based on accident frequency ratios calculated per million miles traveled. Winners are determined within mileage categories to ensure fair comparisons between fleets of different sizes.

“We’re proud to support TCA’s Fleet Safety Awards and the carriers recognized this year,” said Andy Engardio, transportation vertical leader at Arthur J. Gallagher.

“These companies are investing in their drivers, prioritizing safe operations and holding themselves accountable every day,” he continued. “We congratulate this year’s winners and appreciate TCA’s continued leadership in promoting safer roads for everyone.”

Path to the Grand Prizes

Each of the 18 division winners is now eligible to compete for one of two overall Fleet Safety grand prizes. One award will be presented to a carrier operating fewer than 25 million miles annually, while the second will recognize a carrier with more than 25 million miles.

The grand prize winners will be announced during Truckload 2026, TCA’s Annual Convention, scheduled for February 28 through March 3 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

All division winners and grand prize recipients will also be formally recognized at TCA’s 2026 Safety and Security Meeting, set for June 7 through June 9 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Sponsor Perspective on Safety Leadership

“Great West Casualty Company is proud to sponsor the TCA Fleet Safety Awards, which recognize motor carriers for their dedication to a safety mindset and a culture of risk control,” said Steve Ponder, senior vice president at Great West Casualty Company.

“These motor carriers truly stand out across the trucking industry,” he continued. “The awards honor those who promote safety through meaningful investments in technology and training, and Great West Casualty Company is honored to recognize their achievements.”

2025 Fleet Safety Award Division Winners

Division I less than 5 million miles

• First place CJ Logistics Transportation LLC, Des Plaines, Illinois
• Second place Spur Freight Services Inc., an AIT Worldwide Logistics company, Austin, Texas
• Third place Specialty Transport Inc., Knoxville, Tennessee

Division II 5 to 14.99 million miles

• First place B.R. Williams Trucking LLC, Eastaboga, Alabama
• Second place Clopay Transportation Co., Troy, Ohio
• Third place Transportes Olympic, Nuevo León, Mexico

Division III 15 to 24.99 million miles

• First place Christenson Transportation Inc., Strafford, Missouri
• Second place Chalk Mountain Services of Texas LLC, Fort Worth, Texas
• Third place Mill Creek Motor Freight, Ayr, Ontario, Canada

Division IV 25 to 49.99 million miles

• First place Triple Eight Transport Inc., Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
• Second place 4Tracks Ltd., CentrePort, Manitoba, Canada
• Third place Johnson Feed Inc., Canton, South Dakota

Division V 50 to 99.99 million miles

• First place May Trucking Co., Salem, Oregon
• Second place Carter Express, Anderson, Indiana
• Third place PGT Trucking Inc., Aliquippa, Pennsylvania

Division VI 100 million miles or more

• First place NFI Industries, Camden, New Jersey
• Second place Bison Transport, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
• Third place Marten Transport Ltd., Mondovi, Wisconsin

Where to Learn More

Additional details about TCA’s Fleet Safety Awards program, including eligibility requirements and competition rules, are available at truckload.org/fleet-safety. Images from past Fleet Safety Awards presentations can also be viewed through TCA’s Flickr album.

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The TCA Fleet Safety Awards are officially open for entries, inviting carriers of all sizes to show how their teams go above and beyond to maintain exceptional safety records and strong safety cultures.

The TCA Fleet Safety Awards is a program that recognizes fleets with superior safety records and exceptional company safety cultures, the association said. “If your safety team has raised the bar, now is the time to get them the recognition they’ve earned all year long.”

This annual competition is open to all TCA carrier members. Awards are given for first, second, and third place across six mileage-based divisions, ensuring fleets are judged fairly against others running similar miles. Winners from each division will then compete for the Grand Prize in both Large and Small Carrier categories, a top honor in the industry that highlights a company’s commitment to driver safety and operational excellence.

Award recipients will be recognized at TCA’s 2026 Annual Convention in Orlando, happening February 28 through March 3. The event will also feature keynote speaker NFL legend Jimmy Johnson, making the celebration one that is both professional and memorable.

TCA expressed appreciation for the companies helping make the program possible. “TCA would like to thank our presenting sponsors, Great West Casualty Company and Arthur J Gallagher,” the organization said. “Thank you for helping the association celebrate the best in safety.”

Truck drivers and fleet safety teams who have made safety their top priority throughout the year are encouraged to get involved and showcase their results. Recognition from this program not only celebrates your achievements but can also help strengthen your fleet’s reputation with shippers, drivers, and industry partners.

For more information or to submit an entry, click here, or contact Hailey Betham with TCA’s safety and policy team at hbetham@truckload.org.

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The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has officially announced the 18 division winners of its 49th Annual TCA Fleet Safety Awards. Sponsored by Great West Casualty Company and Assured Partners, the awards highlight motor carriers that have achieved exceptional safety performance within their divisions.

Recognition for Dedication to Roadway Safety

“Every year, these submissions and ratios are growing tighter and tighter as a testament to the programs and technology that motor carriers are using to improve upon their safety performance,” stated Dave Heller, TCA’s senior vice president of safety and government affairs. “Involvement in TCA and other industry associations have demonstrated and proven the very notion that there are no secrets in safety and our industry’s fundamental goal of eliminating fleet vehicle accidents and fatalities on our roadways is an objective that we are ultimately striving for. I congratulate these 18 motor carriers that have led the way this year and the tireless efforts of every motor carrier in our industry that constantly strives to improve upon their operations by continuously placing safety first.”

This annual recognition shines a spotlight on carriers that prioritize safety by maintaining the lowest accident frequency ratios per million miles traveled, divided into six mileage-based categories.

Road to Grand Prizes

The 18 winners are now eligible to compete for one of two prestigious grand prizes, which will recognize the safest carriers among different mileage brackets. One prize will honor carriers with under 25 million miles annually, while the other will be awarded to carriers surpassing that threshold.

The grand prize winners will be unveiled at Truckload 2025, TCA’s Annual Convention, happening from March 15-18, 2025, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Additionally, all winners will be celebrated at TCA’s 2025 Safety & Security Meeting, scheduled for June 8-10 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Honoring 2024’s Fleet Safety Division Winners

Division I (Less than 5 million miles)

• 1st Place: Liberty Linehaul West, Inc. – Montebello, CA

• 2nd Place: Meyers Brothers Trucking – Pioneer, OH

• 3rd Place: Next Logistics – Marshfield, WI

Division II (5-14.99 million miles)

• 1st Place: Stallion Transportation Group – Beebe, AR

• 2nd Place: B.R. Williams Trucking – Oxford, AL

• 3rd Place: Transpro Freight Systems – Milton, ON, Canada

Division III (15-24.99 million miles)

• 1st Place: Unlimited Carrier Inc. – Bolingbrook, IL

• 2nd Place: Loblaw Transport, Inc. – Calgary, AB, Canada

• 3rd Place: Lion Force Transport Inc. – Brampton, ON, Canada

Division IV (25-49.99 million miles)

• 1st Place: Erb Transport Ltd – New Hamburg, ON, Canada

• 2nd Place: Johnson Feed Inc. – Canton, SD

• 3rd Place: Trans-West Logistics – Lachine, QC, Canada

Division V (50-99.99 million miles)

• 1st Place: Challenger Motor Freight Inc. – Cambridge, ON, Canada

• 2nd Place: Nussbaum Transportation – Hudson, IL

• 3rd Place: Decker Truck Line Inc. – Fort Dodge, IA

Division VI (100 million or more miles)

• 1st Place: Bison Transport – Winnipeg, MB, Canada

• 2nd Place: CFI – Joplin, MO

• 3rd Place: Prime Inc. – Springfield, MO

Learn More About the TCA Fleet Safety Awards

For additional details about the TCA Fleet Safety Awards, including eligibility criteria and rules, visit the TCA Fleet Safety Awards webpage.

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