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01/21/2014

Despite Being Hit from Behind, Professional Truck Driver’s First Thought Was to Help the People Who Hit Him

Tracy Fischer of Barnhart Transportation, LLC, earns Highway Angel wings Alexandria, Virginia: When owner operator Tracy Fischer of Chester Hill, Pennsylvania, realized he had been hit, his only thought was for the

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01/16/2014

Pegasus Transportation Driver Extinguishes Flames for Family of Four

Ricky Howe named TCA’s latest Highway Angel Alexandria, Virginia: Ricky Howe of Cold Spring, Kentucky, a professional truck driver for Pegasus Transportation, Inc., of Louisville, Kentucky, is the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA)

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01/13/2014

Truckload Carriers Association Announces Division Winners in 2013 National Fleet Safety Awards

Eighteen fleets are being recognized for their excellent safety records; two will now advance to win grand prizes in March Alexandria, Virginia: Since the mid-1970s, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has been

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12/13/2013

Despite Busy Shipping Season, Trucking Industry Comes Together to Support Veterans and National Wreaths Across America Day

Trucking companies have answered the call for money, manpower, and equipment to deliver thousands of remembrance wreaths to adorn veterans’ gravestones on December 14th Alexandria, Virginia: In the midst of the hustle

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12/03/2013

TCA Highway Angel Spokesperson and Trucking Favorite Lindsay Lawler to Sing at Lighting Ceremony for 2013 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

Country vocalist represents Truckload Carriers Association and the trucking industry as part of long-standing tradition of delivering “The People’s Tree” to Washington, D.C. Alexandria, Virginia: Lindsay Lawler, official spokesperson of the Truckload

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11/29/2013

TCA Expands Health Competition’s Scope and Renames It “Long-Haul Weight Loss Showdown”

Weight-loss challenge for motor-carrier drivers and staff incorporates new 30-week maintenance program Alexandria, Virginia: After sponsoring three highly successful weight-loss challenges within the trucking industry, with more than 7,600 pounds lost, the

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11/21/2013

Wreaths Across America Kicks Off Trucking Industry’s First Annual Rolling Tribute

Trucking’s Patriot Pair will help jump-start wreath sponsorships for Arlington National Cemetery Alexandria, Virginia, Milford, Connecticut, and Columbia Falls, Maine: In an effort to show support for veterans and honor their families

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11/18/2013

TCA Sponsors “Whistle Stops” as the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Travels the Country

Special events will spotlight the trucking industry to those viewing the tree in local towns and cities Alexandria, Virginia: Representing one of the most patriotic industries in the country, the Truckload Carriers

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10/09/2013

Team Drivers Jesus Alvarado and Manny Flores, Jr. Named TCA Highway Angels

Drivers put out a fire for a fellow motorist Alexandria, Virginia: Two professional truck drivers have been named Highway Angels by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA): Jesus Alvarado of Santa Teresa, New

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10/08/2013

TCA Highway Angel Helps Distraught Motorist Extinguish Flames Beneath His Van

Robert Barrett of Paris, Tennessee, is a professional truck driver for Milan Express of Milan, Tennessee Alexandria, Virginia: The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is pleased to name Robert Barrett of Paris, Tennessee,

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