This annual award is TCA’s way of recognizing and celebrating the incredible acts of bravery and kindness shown by professional truck drivers.

Out of five exceptional finalists, the top three with the most votes will be honored as the 2025 Highway Angels of the Year. These awards will be presented at the TCA Annual Convention, taking place March 15-18, 2025, in Phoenix.

Meet the 2025 TCA Highway Angels of the Year Finalists

TCA’s Highway Angels website highlights the inspiring stories behind this year’s impressive finalists:

• Andrew Inlow (Booneville, Miss., Maverick Transportation): Known for his generosity, Andrew spent $1,000 of his own money to feed hundreds of people in Asheville, N.C., who were affected by Hurricane Helene. He even went door-to-door at a Days Inn, offering food to guests in need.

• Jason Corino (Deltona, Fla., Melton Truck Lines): Jason made headlines for stopping his truck during a roadside traffic stop in Cortez, Colo., to shield motorists from an active shooter, putting his own life at risk to protect others.

• Michael Dorsey (Porter, Texas, Mercer Transportation Co.): Michael’s quick-thinking actions saved flood victims in Tennessee during the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. He used his trailer to shield and protect those stranded by historic rainfall.

• Joseph Carroll (London, Ontario, Canada, Elgin Motor Freight): Joseph demonstrated remarkable strength and compassion by rescuing a trucker trapped after a major crash. He lifted a heavy roof off the driver, who was buried under the truck’s contents. Since the incident, Joseph has stayed in touch with the driver he saved.

• Daljit Sohi (Triple Eight Transport Inc.): Daljit didn’t just stop at a good deed — when he noticed a woman had dropped her purse at a rest stop, he drove three hours to return it. The purse contained $1,100 in cash, a gold chain, credit cards, and identification. Despite being offered $500 as a reward, Daljit refused any payment.

Cast Your Vote Today!

Help select the 2025 Highway Angels of the Year by casting your vote today! click here to vote.

About the Highway Angels Program

With the support of sponsors like EpicVue, DriverFacts, and Northland Insurance, TCA recognizes over 75 Highway Angels each year. Since the program’s inception in 1997, more than 1,300 professional drivers have been honored for their acts of kindness and heroism.

About TCA

The Truckload Carriers Association, headquartered in Alexandria, Va., represents operators of nearly 210,000 trucks and generates more than $38 billion in annual truckload revenue.

Celebrate the heroes of the road—vote now and show your support for these extraordinary professional drivers!

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Absentee Voting

When it comes to absentee voting, 35 states offer “no-excuse” options, meaning you don’t have to provide a reason for wanting to cast an absentee ballot. Other states allow either permanent no-excuse absentee voting or limited circumstances for absentee voting.

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Early Voting

If you prefer early voting, keep in mind that all states except Alabama, Mississippi, and New Hampshire offer some form of early voting. This allows you to simply decide to vote early.

No-excuse early voting allows you to visit an election official’s office or other satellite voting locations in certain states to cast your ballot in person. The timeframes for early voting differ by state, with an average starting time of about three weeks before Election Day.

All-Mail Voting

Alternatively, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, and Washington conduct their elections entirely by mail. These states mail a ballot to every registered voter prior to Election Day. Additionally, 16 states allow certain elections to be held by mail.

Permanent Absentee Ballots

Permanent absentee ballots are available in 22 states. Arizona, Maryland, Montana, New Jersey, and Virginia offer permanent absentee ballots to all voters. The remaining 17 states, including Alabama, Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wisconsin, provide permanent absentee ballots for at least a limited number of voters.

These advance voting options can help you ensure your voice is heard in the upcoming election. Don’t let unforeseen circumstances prevent you from exercising your right to vote as a trucker.

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