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Pennsylvania truck driver Lamar Buckwalter has received a Pennsylvania Citation Award after rescuing the driver of an overturned hazardous materials tanker during a crash in Colorado earlier this year.

August 25, 2026

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Pennsylvania Trucker Honored by State Lawmakers for Heroic Rescue in Colorado

Pennsylvania truck driver Lamar Buckwalter has received a Pennsylvania Citation Award in recognition of his actions earlier this year when he rescued the driver ...

A Kansas truck driver is recognized as a TCA Highway Angel after helping an injured motorcyclist following a hit and run in Wichita through quick thinking and decisive action.

February 6, 2026

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Truck Driver Recognized as TCA Highway Angel in Kansas

A professional truck driver’s quick decisions and calm response during a dangerous roadside emergency in Kansas have earned national recognition from the Truckload Carriers ...

The Truckload Carriers Association names the 2025 Highway Angels of the Year, honoring three professional truck drivers for life-saving actions, roadside leadership, and courage during real-world emergencies.

February 5, 2026

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TCA Names 2025 Highway Angels of the Year

The Truckload Carriers Association has named three professional drivers as its 2025 Highway Angels of the Year, recognizing actions taken on the road that ...

A Warren Transport truck driver has been recognized with a TCA Highway Angel Award after stopping a vehicle fire in Dallas. Learn how quick action and the right equipment prevented a dangerous situation.

January 8, 2026

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Warren Transport Driver Recognized for Stopping a Car Fire in Dallas

Quick thinking and the right equipment can make all the difference on the road. That reality was on full display when a professional truck ...

Owen Lewis of Sharp Transportation is named the latest TCA Highway Angel for helping a crash victim on I-80 in Iowa. Learn how the program honors truck drivers for courage and kindness on the road.

December 8, 2025

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TCA Honors Sharp Transportation Driver as Newest Highway Angel

Out on the road, truckers witness more than most people ever will, and sometimes they are the first ones to step in when things ...

Indiana truck driver Phil Damme has been named a TCA Highway Angel after saving an injured trucker on I-68 in Maryland. His quick action and calm under pressure highlight the courage found across America’s trucking community.

November 5, 2025

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TCA Honors Indiana Truck Driver Who Saved a Fellow Trucker on a Maryland Highway

When you’ve been behind the wheel long enough, you know the road can turn dangerous in an instant, and sometimes it’s a fellow driver ...

Amity Cataldo of Boyle Transportation is honored as a TCA Highway Angel for her quick thinking and courage at a Texas crash, showing compassion and saving lives on the road.

October 17, 2025

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Amity Cataldo Named TCA Highway Angel for Heroic Actions at Texas Crash

Truck drivers know the road can turn dangerous in an instant, and Amity Cataldo of Boyle Transportation proved why quick thinking and compassion can ...

October 13, 2025

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Oklahoma Trucker Named TCA Highway Angel After Late Night Rescue on I-44

When the weather turns bad, truck drivers know that quick thinking can make the difference between life and death, not just for themselves, but ...

September 9, 2025

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ABF Freight Driver and Army Veteran Named TCA Highway Angel After Roadside Fire Rescue

A routine drive home turned into a life-saving moment for Joshua Tyler, an ABF Freight professional driver and U.S. Army veteran, who has now ...

September 3, 2025

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Trucker Honored as TCA Highway Angel After Rescuing Crash Victim

When the unexpected happens on the road, professional drivers often find themselves in the position to step up. That’s exactly what happened when Heather ...