The Truckload Carriers Association has announced the division winners for its 2025 Fleet Safety Awards, marking the 50th year of the long running safety recognition program.
A total of 18 truckload carriers were selected across six mileage-based divisions. The awards recognize fleets with the lowest accident frequency ratios per million miles, highlighting carriers that consistently demonstrate strong safety performance and operational discipline.
The annual competition is sponsored by Great West Casualty Co. and Arthur J. Gallagher.
What the Fleet Safety Awards Measure
TCA’s Fleet Safety Awards focus on measurable safety outcomes rather than subjective criteria. Carriers are evaluated based on accident frequency ratios calculated per million miles traveled. Winners are determined within mileage categories to ensure fair comparisons between fleets of different sizes.
“We’re proud to support TCA’s Fleet Safety Awards and the carriers recognized this year,” said Andy Engardio, transportation vertical leader at Arthur J. Gallagher.
“These companies are investing in their drivers, prioritizing safe operations and holding themselves accountable every day,” he continued. “We congratulate this year’s winners and appreciate TCA’s continued leadership in promoting safer roads for everyone.”
Path to the Grand Prizes
Each of the 18 division winners is now eligible to compete for one of two overall Fleet Safety grand prizes. One award will be presented to a carrier operating fewer than 25 million miles annually, while the second will recognize a carrier with more than 25 million miles.
The grand prize winners will be announced during Truckload 2026, TCA’s Annual Convention, scheduled for February 28 through March 3 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
All division winners and grand prize recipients will also be formally recognized at TCA’s 2026 Safety and Security Meeting, set for June 7 through June 9 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Sponsor Perspective on Safety Leadership
“Great West Casualty Company is proud to sponsor the TCA Fleet Safety Awards, which recognize motor carriers for their dedication to a safety mindset and a culture of risk control,” said Steve Ponder, senior vice president at Great West Casualty Company.
“These motor carriers truly stand out across the trucking industry,” he continued. “The awards honor those who promote safety through meaningful investments in technology and training, and Great West Casualty Company is honored to recognize their achievements.”
2025 Fleet Safety Award Division Winners
Division I less than 5 million miles
- First place CJ Logistics Transportation LLC, Des Plaines, Illinois
- Second place Spur Freight Services Inc., an AIT Worldwide Logistics company, Austin, Texas
- Third place Specialty Transport Inc., Knoxville, Tennessee
Division II 5 to 14.99 million miles
- First place B.R. Williams Trucking LLC, Eastaboga, Alabama
- Second place Clopay Transportation Co., Troy, Ohio
- Third place Transportes Olympic, Nuevo León, Mexico
Division III 15 to 24.99 million miles
- First place Christenson Transportation Inc., Strafford, Missouri
- Second place Chalk Mountain Services of Texas LLC, Fort Worth, Texas
- Third place Mill Creek Motor Freight, Ayr, Ontario, Canada
Division IV 25 to 49.99 million miles
- First place Triple Eight Transport Inc., Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
- Second place 4Tracks Ltd., CentrePort, Manitoba, Canada
- Third place Johnson Feed Inc., Canton, South Dakota
Division V 50 to 99.99 million miles
- First place May Trucking Co., Salem, Oregon
- Second place Carter Express, Anderson, Indiana
- Third place PGT Trucking Inc., Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
Division VI 100 million miles or more
- First place NFI Industries, Camden, New Jersey
- Second place Bison Transport, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Third place Marten Transport Ltd., Mondovi, Wisconsin
Where to Learn More
Additional details about TCA’s Fleet Safety Awards program, including eligibility requirements and competition rules, are available at truckload.org/fleet-safety. Images from past Fleet Safety Awards presentations can also be viewed through TCA’s Flickr album.
Source: The Trucker
