The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) recently named Anthony Dunne of Maverick Transportation a TCA Highway Angel for his quick thinking and selfless actions at the scene of a late-night crash in rural Louisiana.
TCA explains:
Anthony Dunne In the early morning hours of Dec. 9, 2025, at about 2:00 a.m., Dunne was traveling northbound on Highway 65 near Transylvania, Louisiana, when he encountered a large tree branch obstructing the roadway. After safely maneuvering around the debris, he noticed a severely damaged truck that had veered off the road. Recognizing the seriousness of the situation, Dunne immediately pulled over to investigate.
“Honestly I didn’t think that anybody was gonna be okay from that one,” said Dunne. “I really thought that was going to be a DOA scene.”
Upon approaching the vehicle, he found the driver trapped inside but conscious and alert. Dunne quickly called 911 and remained on scene, providing reassurance and support to the injured driver while waiting for emergency responders.
“He was hurt pretty bad,” said Dunne. “He told me he fell asleep and drifted off the road. The whole side of his cab was opened up like a can of sardines.”
Due to the remote location, first responders took about 45 minutes to arrive. Throughout that time, Dunne stayed with the driver, ensuring him he was not alone during a frightening and uncertain situation.
When emergency personnel arrived, they were able to safely extract the driver, who, fortunately, sustained only minor injuries. Dunne’s actions exemplify the professionalism, compassion, and commitment to safety demonstrated by professional truck drivers every day.
“I couldn’t just drive by if there was something I could do,” said Dunne.
Since the TCA Highway Angel program’s inception in August 1997, nearly 1,500 professional truck drivers have been recognized as TCA Highway Angels for exemplary kindness, courtesy, and courage displayed while on the job. Thanks to the program’s presenting sponsor, EpicVue, and supporting sponsors, DriverFacts and Northland Insurance, TCA is able to showcase outstanding drivers like Dunne.
Anthony Dunne
