Chalk Mountain Services of Texas has once again been recognized on a national stage for its unwavering commitment to safety and its people.

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) awarded Chalk Mountain a Division III Fleet Safety Award, ranking the company second overall in the 15–25 million mile category for 2025. This highly competitive program assesses carriers based on accident frequency ratios per million miles traveled, highlighting fleets with the strongest safety performance records across North America.

Aside from the fleet safety honor, Chalk Mountain was also named a 2026 TCA Elite Fleet Certified Carrier, a designation given to companies that show excellence in creating driver-focused, people-first work environments.

What the Elite Fleet Certification Means

Elite Fleet certification is earned through a thorough evaluation process that assesses various aspects of a carrier’s operations, including driver safety, equipment quality, turnover rates, and overall commitment to driver satisfaction. TCA recognizes only those carriers that meet its high standards for supporting and valuing professional drivers. Chalk Mountain is proud to be among the carriers that have met this rigorous benchmark.

A Team Effort

“These awards are a reflection of the daily dedication we see across the company,” said Aaron Yeager, Chief Executive Officer of Chalk Mountain Services. “I’m so thankful for the safety and excellence the team at Chalk Mountain Services prioritizes every day. We are so fortunate as a company to work with so many dedicated employees.”

From drivers and operations teams to safety, maintenance, and support staff, this recognition reflects a collective commitment to doing things the right way—every mile, every day.

Fort Worth, Texas, July 2025 – Chalk Mountain Services of Texas has been named Texas Trucking Association’s (TXTA) 2025 Truck Safety Contest Grand Champion. This prestigious honor was bestowed upon Chalk on July 31 during TXTA’s Annual Conference in Austin, Texas. The honor of Grand Champion is awarded to the company with the lowest accident frequency rate and the most comprehensive and effective safety program. In addition to being named TXTA’s Grand Champion, Chalk also took first place in the Local Over 10 Million Mile category, and Senior Director of Safety, David Serach, received TXTA’s Distinguished Safety Award.  

“These awards are a testament to the unwavering dedication to safety and quality demonstrated by the team at Chalk Mountain,” said Chalk CEO Aaron Yeager. The company has been named Grand Champion three times in the past four years and has achieved victories in its mileage category for four consecutive years. “We couldn’t be prouder of their efforts and results,” Yeager added. 

Known as the “Unified Voice of Texas Trucking,” TXTA has served the Texas trucking industry since 1932. The organization stands as a trusted advocate for public policy, educational excellence, and professional safety. Its 1000 member organizations range from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies.  

Chalk Mountain Services of Texas was founded in 2006 and is a leader in the transportation and logistics industry, managing operations in Texas, New Mexico, Wyoming, North Dakota, and Ohio. 

Chalk Mountain Services of Texas has been recognized by the Texas Trucking Association (TXTA) for its commitment to safety, earning First Place in the Local Over 10 Million Mile category in the 2024 TXTA Truck Safety Contest.

The TXTA Truck Safety Contest honors member fleets across Texas that demonstrate exceptional safety performance based on accident frequency rates per mile traveled. Awards are presented annually to companies that set a high standard for safe, professional operations throughout the industry.

Chalk Mountain’s 1^st place finish reflects the strength of its safety programs and the daily dedication of its drivers, safety professionals, and support teams. Through consistent training, disciplined operating practices, and a culture that prioritizes doing the job right, the company continues to focus on protecting its people and the communities it serves.

This recognition reinforces Chalk Mountain’s ongoing commitment to safety excellence and its role as a trusted leader in transportation across Texas.