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Voting is now open for the 2025 TCA Highway Angels of the Year award. Cast your vote for the heroes among five finalists who have shown remarkable bravery and kindness on the road. Voting ends soon—celebrate the extraordinary acts of truck drivers today!

December 27, 2024

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Voting Now Open for TCA Highway Angels of the Year Award

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has officially kicked off public voting for this year’s prestigious Highway Angels of the Year award. This annual award ...

Empower the next generation of trucking leaders with TCA's Elevate Young Leadership Program. Open to young professionals from TCA member companies, this program offers mentorship, skill-building workshops, and networking opportunities to transform the future of truckload leadership. Nominations for the 2025 cohort are now open!

November 22, 2024

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Empower Emerging Leaders in Trucking with TCA’s Young Leadership Program

Transform the Future of Trucking Leadership The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is excited to welcome nominations for the 2025 cohort of its esteemed Elevate ...

Rick Thomas, an ABF Freight driver from Akron, Ohio, was recently honored as a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association for assisting a stranded motorist in Peninsula, Ohio. His act of kindness highlights the selflessness of truck drivers on the road.

November 11, 2024

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ABF Freight Driver Honored as Highway Angel for Assisting Stranded Motorist

Rick Thomas, a dedicated truck driver from Akron, Ohio, recently earned recognition for his act of kindness. The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) awarded Thomas ...

In a collaborative effort to honor our nation's fallen heroes, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has teamed up with Wreaths Across America (WAA) for this year's Truckloads of Remembrance initiative. This partnership also aims to provide vital support for the TCA Scholarship Fund.

November 11, 2024

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Truckload Carriers Join Forces with Wreaths Across America for Memorial Initiative

In a collaborative effort to honor our nation’s fallen heroes, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has teamed up with Wreaths Across America (WAA) for ...

Tim Chelette from Big G Express exemplifies this, being one of the five individuals celebrated as a 2024 Professional Driver of the Year by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). During the TCA's 2024 annual convention, held at Nashville's Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, these drivers received their honors.

November 1, 2024

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Tim Chelette of Big G Express Thrives on Mentoring Fellow Drivers

Recognizing outstanding professional truck drivers often involves tallying their awards and achievements. Tim Chelette from Big G Express exemplifies this, being one of the ...

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has officially opened submissions for its prestigious Professional Drivers of the Year awards

October 30, 2024

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TCA Launches Search for Drivers of the Year, Offering $20,000 Prizes to Winners

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has officially opened submissions for its prestigious Professional Drivers of the Year awards. This annual competition recognizes five outstanding ...

vehicle fire on highway lisa haner, highway angel assists in michigan vehicle fire

October 2, 2024

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Michigan Trucker Honored as Highway Angel for Heroic Actions at Vehicle Fire Scene

On the morning of August 27, 2024, in Summit Township, Michigan, truck driver Lisa Haner encountered a dangerous situation on Highway 31. A quick-thinking ...

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September 23, 2024

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Truckload Carriers Association Pushes for Expanded Truck Parking Solutions

With the growing necessity to ensure adequate parking for truckers, the Truckload Carriers Association recently appealed to Congress to address this critical issue. During ...

July 18, 2024

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Texas Truck Driver Roy Chandler Honored as Highway Angel by TCA

Roy Chandler of Rockport, Texas, has been awarded the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) prestigious Highway Angel award. Chandler, a driver for Diamond Transportation System, ...