TCA names 2026 Elite Fleets class
Tank truck carriers Chalk Mountain Services of Texas and Western Dairy Transport are among the 57 fleets in the newly revealed 2026 class of Truckload Carriers Association Elite Fleet certified carriers. Building on the success of its inaugural year in 2025, the TCA Elite Fleet initiative continues to spotlight North American for-hire truckload carriers that demonstrate excellence in creating supportive, rewarding, and driver-focused work environments.
Certified fleets underwent a comprehensive evaluation process that examined critical performance indicators, including safety, driver satisfaction, turnover, compensation and benefits, equipment quality, operational efficiency, and overall driver experience, TCA reported. To ensure credibility and transparency, surveys of company drivers and independent contractors were again used to validate carrier submissions.
Chalk Mountain also recently placed second in Division III (15-24.99 million miles) of TCA’s 50th Annual Fleet Safety Awards.
“Following a successful first year, the TCA Elite Fleet program has quickly become a meaningful benchmark for excellence in our industry,” Jim Ward, TCA president, said in a news release. “The carriers recognized in 2026 have demonstrated a strong commitment to investing in their drivers and fostering environments where professionals can thrive. We commend these fleets for raising the bar and helping move our industry forward, and we look forward to celebrating their achievements at our upcoming event.”
The second Elite Fleets class will be honored at the TCA Annual Convention in Orlando, with a special awards program scheduled for March 2.
The 2026 TCA Elite Fleets are:
- AAT Carriers
- American Central Transport
- Arlo G Lott Trucking
- Bison Transport
- Brenny Specialized
- Cargo Transporters
- Chalk Mountain Services of Texas
- Cheema Freightlines
- Chief Carriers
- Christenson Transportation
- Covenant Transport
- Crawford Trucking
- Decker Truck Line
- Don Hummer Trucking
- Dutch Maid Logistics
- Erb Transport
- Fortigo Freight Services
- Fortune Transportation Company
- Fremont Contract Carriers
- FTC Transportation
- Garner Trucking
- Grand Island Express
- Halvor Lines
- Hill Bros
- Jetco Delivery
- Kriska Holdings
- Landstar System
- Liberty Linehaul West
- Lion Force Transport
- Lynch Logistics
- Magnum Transportation
- Marten Transport
- Maverick Transportation
- MCK Trucking
- Mill Creek Motor Freight
- Moeller Trucking
- National Carriers
- NFI Industries
- Northern Logistics
- Nussbaum Transportation
- Peters Brothers
- PGT Trucking
- Prime Inc.
- R.E. Garrison Trucking
- Raider Express
- Ralph Moyle
- Royal Logistics
- Spring Creek Carriers
- Spur Freight Services
- Stokes Trucking
- Transpro Freight Systems
- TransX
- Tucker Freight Lines
- Veriha Trucking
- Werner Enterprises
- Western Dairy Transport
- Wilson Logistics