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ABF Freight driver Nigel Hunt was recognized as a TCA Highway Angel after helping a motorist involved in a rollover crash near Tehachapi, California.

May 21, 2026

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ABF Freight Driver Honored After Assisting Motorist in Early Morning California Crash

Truckload Carriers Association recently recognized ABF Freight driver Nigel Hunt as a Highway Angel following his response to a rollover crash along Interstate 58 ...

Colorado truck driver Lamar Buckwalter was named a TCA Highway Angel after rescuing a tanker driver from a hazmat rollover near Greeley.

May 15, 2026

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TCA Honors Colorado Driver After HazMat Tanker Rescue Near Greeley

A Colorado truck driver has been recognized after rescuing another driver from an overturned tanker hauling hazardous materials during a rollover crash near Greeley ...

Kansas names six Road Team Captains to represent truck drivers through 2028, highlighting safety records, experience, and long-term consistency.

April 30, 2026

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Kansas Names Six Road Team Captains to Represent Drivers Through 2028

The Kansas Motor Carriers Association has named six Road Team Captains for 2026 to 2028, bringing the program back to a full roster for ...

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 ...

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 ...