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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 ...

FedEx Freight driver James Sowder earned grand champion honors at the 2026 Tennessee Truck Driving Championships held in Antioch, Tennessee.

May 14, 2026

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FedEx Freight Driver Takes Top Honor At Tennessee Truck Driving Championships

Professional drivers from across the state gathered in Antioch earlier this month for the 2026 Tennessee Truck Driving Championships, where James Sowder of FedEx ...

Frito-Lay driver Tony Johnson won the Five-Axle category and Grand Champion title at the Georgia Trucking Association driving competition in Buford, Georgia.

May 4, 2026

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Frito-Lay Driver Wins Georgia Trucking Association Driving Championship

A driver for Frito-Lay won the Five-Axle category and the Grand Champion title at the Georgia Trucking Association driving competition. Tony Johnson took the ...

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 ...

Five drivers receive the 2026 Professional Drivers of the Year award from the Truckload Carriers Association, recognized for safety, leadership, and dedication on the road. Each honoree receives $20,000.

March 10, 2026

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Truckload Carriers Association Names 2026 Professional Drivers of the Year

Five professional drivers were recognized as the 2026 Professional Drivers of the Year by the Truckload Carriers Association during the association’s annual convention in ...

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 ...

Women In Trucking is accepting nominations for its 2026 Driver of the Year award. Learn who is eligible, what the award recognizes, key dates, and how truck drivers can submit a nomination.

December 22, 2025

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Women In Trucking Opens Nominations for 2026 Driver of the Year Award

Professional truck drivers know that recognition in this industry is earned mile by mile. The Women In Trucking Association is now inviting nominations for ...

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 ...

Seven FedEx drivers in Indiana earned the Master Truck Driver certification from the IMTA, a prestigious recognition for safety, professionalism, and dedication in trucking. Only 2% of CDL holders nationwide achieve this milestone.

December 1, 2025

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FedEx Drivers Earn Indiana’s Master Truck Driver Certification

A group of FedEx drivers just hit one of the biggest career milestones a professional driver can reach. Several Indiana-based FedEx drivers were honored ...

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 ...