3 truckers honored with TA Citizen Driver Awards for 2025

OOIDA member Jay Hosty named a 2025 Citizen Driver

This year’s Citizen Driver winners were announced by TravelCenters of America at the 53rd Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. OOIDA life member Jay Hosty, who previously served on the Association’s board of directors, was honored along with Craig Daniels and Darryl Tolle at the Kentucky Expo Center. Daniels, of Columbus, Ga., is a U.S. Army veteran and drives for Crete Carrier. He drives one of Crete’s “Patriot Fleet” veterans-support t…

3 truckers honored with TA Citizen Driver Awards for 2025

The Citizen Driver Award recognizes truckers who have exemplary driving records and involvement in the trucking industry. They also are actively involved in their communities and service organizations.

Blaies named WIT 2025 Driver of the Year

LOUISVILLE, Ky. —  The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is announcing Kathy Blaies, a professional carhauler at United Road, as the recipient of the 2025 Driver of the Year Award, sponsored by Walmart.  “Kathy was selected for her remarkable contributions to the trucking industry, her unwavering commitment to safety and her dedication to mentorship, particularly of women in the trucking industry,” said Jennifer Hedrick, WIT president and CEO.…