Public voting for the Truckload Carriers Association's 2026 Highway Angels of the Year is open through this Friday.
TCA has selected five finalists, and public voting helps determine the three winners.
The five finalists include:
- Kevin Olsen, who drives for Truline
- Terry Walde, who drives for Searcy Trucking
- Amity Cataldo, who drives for Boyle Transportation
- Deshown Moye, who drives for Melton Truck Lines
- Heather Barkey, Nussbaum
The top three drivers will be honored on stage at TCA’s 2026 Annual Convention.
Since 1997, TCA's Highway Angel program has been recognizing professional truck drivers whose extraordinary acts of bravery, compassion, and quick thinking make a difference on the nation’s roadways.
Cascadia wins design award
Freightliner, a brand of Daimler Truck North America LLC, announced recently that its Fifth Generation Freightliner Cascadia has been recognized as a 2025 Red Dot Design Award winner.
This globally respected award identifies industry leaders currently excelling in product design – an acknowledgement reserved for products that are aesthetically appealing, functional, sustainable and innovative, all united by exceptional design, according to a statement from DTNA.
"From the earliest sketches, the Fifth Generation Cascadia’s design journey was shaped by the close collaboration between DTNA’s designers and engineers," said a statement from DTNA. "Working in tandem, they blended functionality, aerodynamics, and visual appeal into the next evolution of the Cascadia. Drawing inspiration from the natural movement of wind and air, the team introduced a fresh approach to aerodynamic design."
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