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The Truckload Carriers Association recognizes four professional drivers as Highway Angels for heroic actions on the road. Their stories highlight courage, quick thinking, and the impact truck drivers have beyond the wheel.

January 5, 2026

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Highway Heroes in Action: TCA Highway Angels Make a Difference on the Road

Acts of courage and compassion often happen quietly on America’s highways. When they do, the Truckload Carriers Association recognizes those moments through its Highway ...

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 ...

September 30, 2025

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Finalists Named for 2025 Transition Trucking Driving for Excellence Award

Four veteran drivers have been selected as finalists for the 2025 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award, a national recognition program that shines a ...

September 25, 2025

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A. Duie Pyle Honors Million-Mile Safe Drivers During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

A. Duie Pyle took time during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week to recognize the men and women behind the wheel, highlighting drivers who have ...

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 ...

August 25, 2025

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Adam Medley: J.B. Hunt Driver Named Goodyear Highway Hero

Truck drivers see all sorts of things on the road, from busy city streets to quiet country highways. But some moments stand out, not ...

August 12, 2025

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Nominations Open for the 2025 Influential Woman in Trucking Award

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT), together with TrueBlue’s Centerline Drivers, has officially opened nominations for the 2025 Influential Woman in Trucking Award. Jennifer ...

July 31, 2025

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Truck Driver Kevin Olsen Honored as TCA Highway Angel for Helping Injured Motorcyclist

Kevin Olsen, a truck driver from Logan, Utah, was recently recognized by the Truckload Carriers Association as a Highway Angel after he stopped to ...

July 14, 2025

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Honoring Excellence on the Road: Ryder Drivers Join “Driver Hall of Fame”

Few careers demand the precision, dedication, and resilience of professional truck driving. Ryder System Inc. recognizes these qualities each year by inducting stand-out drivers ...

July 11, 2025

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Walter Jackson, Named TCA 2025 Professional Driver of the Year, Reflects on His Humble Start

Walter Jackson, an independent Landstar owner-operator, has been recognized by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) as one of their five Professional Drivers of the ...