Contests & Awards

TCA Driver of the Year Contests
The best company equipment drivers and owner operators are honored every year at TCA's Annual Convention. Winners have exceptional safe driving records, enhance the image of trucking, serve their communities, and protect our environment.

National Fleet Safety Awards
Each year, TCA recognizes the safest fleets in the truckload industry based on their company's overall organization, employee driver/independent contractor selection procedures, training, supervision, accident investigation, inspection, equipment maintenance, outside activities and general highway safety. Particularly important are company efforts to exceed state and federal requirements.

Scholarships
Since 1973, Truckload Carriers Association has been helping students associated with the truckload industry reach their dreams. Our Scholarship Fund awards up to $6,000 per year to college junior and seniors. Much of our program's support comes from within the truckload family—companies and individuals who are committed to our community's future.

Best Fleets to Drive For
Each year, TCA in partnership with CarriersEdge, recognizes for-hire carriers for providing the best work environments for their drivers.Nominated companies are evaluated on their performance in areas such as driver compensation, pension, and benefits; professional development; driver and community support; and safety record.The winning companies are recognized at TCA’s Annual Convention.

Past Chairmen's Award
TCA's highest honor, the Past Chairmen's Award, is presented annually to a recognized industry leader who has made a significant contribution to the truckload industry through the association and is recognized as a successful business person and association leader.