Baton Rouge, La. — June 25, 2026  — The LMTA Foundation, in partnership with Great West Casualty Company, recognized Louisiana's safest trucking companies during the 2026 Louisiana Fleet Safety Awards, honoring carriers with outstanding safety records and an unwavering commitment to highway safety.

The awards highlight the trucking companies that achieved the lowest accident frequency ratios within their respective mileage and operational categories, recognizing excellence in safety, professionalism, and strong company safety programs.

"The LMTA Foundation is proud to recognize these companies for their commitment to safety and excellence," said Renee Amar, executive director of the LMTA Foundation. "These carriers have demonstrated that investing in safety, training, and professionalism protects not only their employees, but everyone traveling on Louisiana's highways."

The awards were presented during the LMTA Foundation's Truck Safety Awards Ceremony, held June 20, 2026, at the Cajundome Event Center in Lafayette, Louisiana. The ceremony was conducted in conjunction with the 2026 Louisiana Truck Driving Championships Awards Ceremony, celebrating Louisiana's top professional truck drivers and the trucking industry's continued commitment to safety.

The 2026 Louisiana Fleet Safety Awards Winners are as follows:

Greater than 1 Million Miles: Heavy Haul

1st Place: D&J Construction

Household Goods

1st Place: American Moving & Storage, Inc.

Dump Truck

1st Place: D&J Construction

Greater than 1 Million Miles: General Commodities Truckload

1st Place: New South Express

1,000,000–3,000,000 Miles: General Commodities LTL

1st Place: ABF Freight

8,000,000–10,000,000 Miles: General Commodities LTL

1st Place: Old Dominion Freight Line

Miscellaneous Division (Concrete Trucks)

1st Place: River City Ready Mix

500,000–1,000,000 Miles: Hazardous Materials

1st Place (Tie): Freedom Trucks of America

1st Place (Tie): O'Nealgas

1,000,000–3,000,000 Miles: Hazardous Materials

1st Place: Newman Transport, LLC

2nd Place: Hercules Transport, Inc.

3rd Place: Lard Oil Company 

Greater than 3,000,000 Miles: Hazardous Materials

1st Place: Ergon Trucking, Inc.

Less than 500,000 Miles: Tank

1st Place: River City Bulk

1,000,000–2,000,000 Miles: Tank

1st Place: John McGee Trucking

Greater than 2,000,000 Miles: Tank

1st Place: Groendyke Transport

Special Awards

The 2026 Most Improved Award was presented to Lard Oil Company of Denham Springs for its significant improvements in fleet safety performance and DOT accident frequency.

The 2026 President's Award (Crystal Truck), the LMTA Foundation's highest fleet safety honor, was presented to Freedom Trucks of America, led by Brad Nelson, for its outstanding commitment to safety and excellence in hazardous materials transportation.

The LMTA Foundation also recognized two outstanding law enforcement officers for their commitment to highway safety and partnership with the trucking industry. To learn more about the 2026 Officers of the Year from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Police and Louisiana State Police, click here. Additionally, the LMTA Foundation’s Safety Professional of the Year and Truck Driver of the Year were announced at the Trucking Safety Awards. For more information on these industry professionals, click here.

For additional information on the 2026 Louisiana Truck Driving Championships and a complete list of award winners, click here.

About the LMTA Foundation

The LMTA Foundation was established in 2013 as a non-profit organization to fund education, public relations, and research projects for the Louisiana trucking industry. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors and is an all-volunteer organization. The mission is to enhance the understanding of and image of the Louisiana trucking industry, increase highway safety and pursue workforce solutions for the industry. To learn more about the Foundation, visit www.lmta.foundation.