Truckload Carriers Association launches public voting contest to highlight heroic professional drivers
Key takeaways
- TCA is asking the public to help select the Top 3 Highway Angels from its five finalists.
- The finalists represent carriers across the industry and were chosen for courageous, compassionate actions on the road.
- The Top 3 Highway Angels will be honored during TCA’s 2026 Annual Convention in Orlando.
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) recently opened public voting for its Highway Angels of the Year. The organization, which represents professional truck drivers and motor carriers, selects Highway Angels annually for acts of bravery, compassion, and quick thinking that make a difference on the nation’s roadways.
After reviewing the dozens of drivers recognized throughout the year, TCA has named its five finalists. The public vote will determine the three drivers who will be honored on stage during the association’s 2026 Annual Convention, scheduled for February 28–March 3 in Orlando. TCA encourages the public to read the finalists’ stories, share them, and cast a vote for the drivers who best reflect the spirit of the Highway Angel program.
Highway Angel of the Year finalists:
- Kevin Olsen: Truline
- Terry Walde: Searcy Trucking
- Amity Cataldo: Boyle Transportation
- Deshown Moye: Melton Truck Lines
- Heather Barkey: Nussbaum
“One of the most meaningful parts of this program is hearing directly from our members about the incredible things their drivers do when no one is watching,” Zander Gambill, TCA VP of membership, stated. “These finalists embody the courage and compassion that define our industry, and we’re excited to invite the public to help us celebrate them.”
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