The announcement of the 2025 Highway Angels of the Year is a powerful reminder of what defines the trucking industry.
The TCA Highway Angel Program recognizes professional truck drivers who take action in emergencies, assist motorists in crisis, and demonstrate courage when it matters most. These are not routine moments. They are life-saving decisions made in real time on America’s highways.
At EpicVue, we are proud to support the TCA Highway Angel Program and the professional truck drivers it honors.
What Is the TCA Highway Angel Program?
The TCA Highway Angel Program, created by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), honors truck drivers across North America for acts of heroism on the road.
Unlike awards based on performance metrics or miles driven, the Highway Angel Program recognizes character. It highlights professional truck drivers who:
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Heroism in roadside emergencies
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Quick thinking during accidents
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Selfless assistance to stranded motorists
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Life-saving action in critical moments
Unlike awards focused on miles driven or safety statistics, the Highway Angel recognition centers on something deeper. It recognizes human character in real-world emergencies.
These are the moments that never appear in a dispatch report but define the trucking profession.
2025 Highway Angels of the Year Honorees
This year’s honorees exemplify professionalism, courage, and compassion on the road:
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Terry Walde, Searcy Trucking Ltd.
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Deshown Moye, Melton Truck Lines
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Heather Barkey, Nussbaum Transportation
Each of these professional truck drivers stepped into critical situations where quick thinking and compassion made a difference. Their actions reflect the responsibility and leadership that exist throughout the trucking industry every day.
Truck drivers are often first on the scene of highway accidents simply because of the miles they cover. The TCA Highway Angel Program ensures those acts of service are recognized and celebrated.
Why Recognizing Truck Driver Heroism Matters
Professional truck drivers log millions of miles each year across highways, rural roads, and major interstates. Because of that visibility and presence, they frequently encounter emergencies before anyone else.
The TCA Highway Angel Program matters because it:
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Highlights truck driver heroism
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Reinforces professionalism within the trucking industry
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Elevates positive stories about commercial drivers
- Demonstrates the human side of freight transportation
Recognition programs like the Highway Angel Program strengthen the reputation of professional truck drivers and remind the public that trucking is powered by people who care. Really good people.
EpicVue’s Ongoing Support of the TCA Highway Angel Program
EpicVue has supported the TCA Highway Angel Program for more than a decade. Our commitment to professional truck drivers extends beyond in-cab entertainment and connectivity solutions.
We focus on improving the driver experience and quality of life on the road, but we also believe in supporting initiatives that recognize integrity, service, and leadership within the trucking industry.
The 2025 Highway Angels of the Year represent the values we see across the fleets and drivers we serve every day.
Honoring the 2025 Highway Angels of the Year
To the 2025 Highway Angels of the Year, thank you for representing the highest standard of professional truck drivers.
To the Truckload Carriers Association for continuing the TCA Highway Angel Program, thank you for spotlighting what truly matters in the trucking industry.
And to the broader trucking community, thank you for showing up every day with professionalism and pride.
The trucking industry is essential to the economy. Programs like the TCA Highway Angel Program remind us that it is also exceptional because of the people behind the wheel.