No two ways about it, 2024 has been an arduous year for the U.S. trucking industry.
Many carriers and their drivers had to contend with both a reduced amount of freight, and the constant threat of thieves preying on the cargo they were moving. There were disasters — both natural and man-made — that caused navigational problems for drivers. And, there were numerous mergers and acquisitions, but it was the numerous carrier bankruptcies that had the greatest impact on truckers.
But, through it all, there were more than a few bright spots.
As always, the trucking industry honored its best drivers, and recognized its heroes.
Here are some of the best and brightest in the corps of drivers who were honored in 2024.
5 finalists named for ATA’s 2024 National Driver of the Year Award
8 truckers finalists for Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year
Stevens Transport driver Cory Troxell wins Transition Trucking award
ATA hands out first Women In Motion Recognizes Award
Sherri Garner Brumbaugh added to Business Excellence Hall of Fame
RE Garrison’s Tracy Rushing wins Influential Woman in Trucking award
4Gen Logistics driver wins $25,000 as Pilot’s 2024 Road Warrior
Old Dominion trucker is Nebraska association’s Driver of the Year
Trucker among three recipients of ATA’s Change Leader Award
Fleet’s drivers compete in 2nd annual National MedTrans Rodeo
Petro GM given TAT’s top award for aiding survivor of human trafficking
5 finalists named for 2024 Transition Trucking award
22-year Marine veteran receives truck, $50,000 from Progressive
Trucker with 4.5 million safe miles is North Dakota’s Driver of the Year
Bison’s Transport’s Kirt McDougall named Canada’s driver of the year
Relay Payments honors drivers; 2 win trips to Atlanta NASCAR race
Trucker with 34 years of experience wins National Driving Competition
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to honor inductees into Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame
Darryl Tolle, Ryder driver of 35 years, wins CVSA’s driver excellence award
Old Dominion Freight Line drivers take top honors in RI competition
FedEx Freight’s Brian Walker wins Indiana driving competition
Texas crowns FedEx Ground driver grand champion of skills contest
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