Chalk Mountain Services of Texas is still the safest fleet operator in the Lone Star State.

The Texas Trucking Association recently named the Fort Worth-based oilfield hauler the grand champion of its annual Truck Safety Contest for the fourth time in five years during a Safety and Maintenance Awards Luncheon held during the association’s 2026 Annual Conference in San Antonio.

Chalk Mountain won in 2022, 2023, 2025, and again this year. Groendyke Transport was the 2024 TXTA Truck Safety Contest grand champion. The contest recognizes TXTA member fleets with the lowest overall accident frequency rates, celebrating commitment to safety through proactive policies and a culture of professionalism on the road.

“The individuals and organizations recognized at TXTA’s Annual Safety and Maintenance Luncheon represent the very best of the trucking industry,” TXTA President and CEO John D. Esparza said in a news release. “Their commitment to safety, professionalism, and operational excellence helps strengthen our industry and protect everyone who shares the road. We are honored to recognize these outstanding leaders for the example they set every day.” 

Chalk Mountain also placed first in the Local Over 10 Million category.

Additionally, SWTO, the private fuel hauler for 7-Eleven, took first in the Local 1-5 Million category, and Gulfmark Energy finished first in Local 5–10 Million.

2026 TXTA Safety and Maintenance Awards winners

TXTA Driver of the Year

• Kevin Mann Sr., Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport

Distinguished Safety Award

• Jay Ferguson, McRay Crane & Rigging

C. H. Cheshire Award 

• Sgt. Tim Davis, Texas Department of Public Safety 

Distinguished Award for Excellence in Service

• Bethany Hobbs, Lee Trans

Fleet Maintenance Council Leadership Award 

• Robert Pontious, Pressure Systems International

Texas State Truck Driving Championship

• State Grand Champion: Matthew "Logan" Montandon, FedEx
• Flatbed: Juan Martinez, H-E-B
• Step Van: Joshua Tamayo, FedEx
• Sleeper Berth: Robert Svoboda, Walmart
• Straight Truck: Matthew "Logan" Montandon, FedEx
• Tank Truck: Aryn Pittaway, FedEx
• Twin Trailers: Ronald "Ronnie" Ramon, H-E-B
• 5-Axle Van: Andres Garcia, FedEx Freight
• 4-Axle Van: Edward "Eddie" Camacho, H-E-B
• 3-Axle Van: David McNeeley, Old Dominion Freight Line

Texas Challenge 2026 Texas Champions

• DPS Grand Champion: Corporal Kaleb Rains, Texas Department of Public Safety 
• MCSAP Grand Champion: Justin Scott, Houston Police Department 

2026 Technician of the Year Top 5

• First place: Wesley Salley, FedEx Freight  
• Second place: Chris Gerrald, Industrial Power Truck & Equipment   
• Third place: Evan Bailey, Cox Fleet   
• Fourth place: Brandon McNeil, Old Dominion Freight Lines  
• Fifth place: Micah Atkins, Industrial Power Truck & Equipment  

TXTA Truck Safety Contest

• Grand Champion: Chalk Mountain Services of Texas
• First place in Intercity Under 2.5 Million: W.M. Dewey & Son
• First place in Intercity 5–10 Million: ABF Freight
• First place in Intercity Over 20 Million: Old Dominion Freight Line
• First place in Local Under 1 Million: W.M. Dewey & Son
• First place in Local 1–5 Million: SWTO (7-Eleven)
• First place in Local 5–10 Million: Gulfmark Energy
• First place in Local Over 10 Million: Chalk Mountain Services of Texas