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Vote now for the TCA Highway Angel of the Year! Help honor professional truck drivers who exemplify bravery, kindness, and courtesy on the road.

January 3, 2025

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Cast Your Vote for TCA Highway Angel of the Year

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is now inviting the public to participate in the voting process for its annual Highway Angels of the Year ...

Daljit Sohi, a truck driver with Triple Eight Transport Inc., has been honored as a TCA Highway Angel for returning a lost purse after a three-hour journey.

January 2, 2025

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Truck Driver Daljit Sohi Honored as TCA Highway Angel for Returning Lost Purse After Three-Hour Journey

Daljit Sohi, a professional truck driver for Triple Eight Transport Inc., based in Abbotsford, British Columbia, has been recognized as a TCA Highway Angel ...

December 18, 2024

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U.S. Army Veteran Cory Troxell Wins 2024 Transition Trucking Award

Cory Troxell, a former U.S. Army service member and driver for Stevens Transport in Dallas, has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2024 ...

Chad Roberson's emotional journey to reclaim his late father’s 2000 Kenworth W900 after 15 years. A heartfelt story of family, trucking heritage, and a restored legacy that keeps the spirit of two generations alive.

December 13, 2024

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A Father’s Trucking Legacy Rescued After 15 Years

Chad Roberson’s Journey to Recover His Dad’s 2000 Kenworth W900 At just 49 years old, Chad Roberson, a third-generation truck driver from Fairfield, Illinois, ...

NFI’s SheDrives initiative has empowered Ebony, a CDL spotter, to redefine her career and achieve a fulfilling work-life balance. From overcoming challenges in male-dominated industries to finding a supportive community at NFI, Ebony's story highlights the power of inclusion and opportunity in trucking.

December 6, 2024

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Ebony Speaks on How NFI and the SheDrives Initiative Have Redefined Her Career

NFI’s SheDrives program empowers women in the trucking industry while fostering a community where drivers feel valued and supported. For Ebony, a CDL spotter ...

Garrett Steenblik's story is a remarkable tale of resilience and transformation. His path from a health crisis to wellness, while working as an over-the-road trucker, is both inspiring and instructive.

October 25, 2024

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From Crisis to Control: Garrett Steenblik’s Health Transformation on the Open Road

Garrett Steenblik’s story is a remarkable tale of resilience and transformation. His path from a health crisis to wellness, while working as an over-the-road ...

Andrea McFarland is breaking barriers in the trucking industry, from her early roots in the trade to becoming a leader at NFI. Learn how women are rising in trucking and paving the way for future generations in this inspiring story.

October 9, 2024

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She Drives Chats with Andrea McFarland of NFI About Her Inspiring Journey and Breakthroughs in Trucking

“Women can do anything.” – Andrea McFarland Andrea McFarland’s remarkable career in the trucking and logistics sector exemplifies that women can achieve anything they ...

Semi trucks traveling on open highway national truck driver appreciation week

September 19, 2024

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Truckstop Survey Highlights Dedication During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

In celebration of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Truckstop conducted a survey involving over 850 of their carrier customers to shed light on the ...

Sisters of the Road Walkabout Transport Owner Debbie Desiderato

September 18, 2024

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‘Sisters of the Road’ Exhibition to Highlight Women Truckers at USDOT During Driver Appreciation Week

In celebration of Truck Driver Appreciation Week, taking place from September 15-21, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) is featuring Anne-Marie Michel’s photo ...

September 13, 2024

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Helping the Homeless: Tom Gilliam’s Vision for Change Through CDL Training

Acquiring a commercial driver’s license (CDL) can open the door to various career paths, from driving to managing a trucking company, becoming a driver ...