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Three truck drivers were honored through the Highway Angel program after stepping in to assist during serious highway incidents in California and Louisiana.

April 14, 2026

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Three Truck Drivers Recognized for Highway Angel Honors in March

Acts that happen in a matter of seconds on the road often leave a lasting impact. In March, the Truckload Carriers Association named three ...

Ingrid Brown is named the 2026 Driver of the Year by Women In Trucking, recognizing her 46-year career, safety leadership, and impact across the trucking industry.

April 3, 2026

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Ingrid Brown Earns WIT 2026 Driver of the Year Recognition

Recognition at the national level doesn’t come easy in trucking. It takes years on the road, a reputation for doing things the right way, ...

MATS 2026 will honor Bette Garber, Bill Foose, and Bill Weaver with Wall of Fame inductions during the opening reception. Join the celebration, enjoy tastings, and support the St. Christopher Trucker Relief Fund at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

March 18, 2026

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MATS 2026 Honors Garber, Foose, and Weaver with Wall of Fame Induction

Three prominent figures in trucking will receive one of the industry’s top recognitions at the Mid-America Trucking Show this year. Bette Garber, Bill Foose, ...

Toby Wallis of Freymiller earns the 2025 TCA Professional Driver of the Year, mentoring new drivers, advocating for trucking issues, and supporting veterans through mental health initiatives.

March 12, 2026

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TCA Honors Toby Wallis as Professional Driver of the Year for 2025

Truck driving isn’t just about logging miles. For Toby Wallis of Freymiller, it’s also about mentoring the next generation, advocating for drivers, and supporting ...

National Tank Truck Carriers honors top-performing tanker fleets in the first round of its 2025 North American Safety Contest, highlighting excellence in driver safety, compliance, and fleet management.

March 4, 2026

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Tank Truck Safety Leaders Emerge as NTTC Kicks Off 2025 Safety Competition

The tanker segment of trucking has long been measured by how well it manages risk, training, and accountability. That standard was reinforced this week ...

The American Trucking Associations names 20 elite professional drivers as the 2026 2027 America’s Road Team Captains, highlighting safety leadership, industry advocacy, and millions of miles of safe driving experience.

January 26, 2026

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ATA Introduces the 2026 2027 America’s Road Team Captains

The American Trucking Associations has selected 20 professional drivers to serve as the 2026 2027 America’s Road Team Captains, recognizing individuals whose careers reflect ...

Owen Lewis of Sharp Transportation is named the latest TCA Highway Angel for helping a crash victim on I-80 in Iowa. Learn how the program honors truck drivers for courage and kindness on the road.

December 8, 2025

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TCA Honors Sharp Transportation Driver as Newest Highway Angel

Out on the road, truckers witness more than most people ever will, and sometimes they are the first ones to step in when things ...

The 2025 Goodyear Highway Hero Award is now accepting nominations for truck drivers who showed exceptional courage on the road in 2025. Learn how to nominate a CDL holder, eligibility requirements, deadlines, and what the winner receives.

December 8, 2025

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Goodyear Kicks Off Search For 2025 Highway Hero Award

Goodyear has officially opened nominations for its 42nd annual Highway Hero Award, a program that highlights the courage and quick action of truck drivers ...

A look at the five finalists for the 2025 ATA National Driver of the Year Award, highlighting their decades of safe driving, industry involvement, and the milestones that earned them national recognition.

November 18, 2025

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ATA Names Five Standout Finalists for the 2025 National Driver of the Year Award

Long-haul, regional, and local drivers know what it takes to keep freight moving safely day after day. The American Trucking Associations is giving that ...

Tandet Group and veteran driver Joseph Bayards earned top honors at the 2025 ISAAC Awards, celebrating excellence in safety, eco-efficiency, and driver performance across North America’s trucking industry.

November 13, 2025

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Tandet Group and Veteran Driver Recognized with ISAAC Awards

The Tandet Group and longtime driver Joseph Bayards have been honored with major wins at the 2025 ISAAC Client Recognition Awards, presented during the ...