It’s Employee Appreciation Week at Chalk Mountain, running September 13–19! This year is extra special, because we’re also celebrating 20 years of Chalk Mountain Services of Texas. We wouldn’t have made it two decades in this business without the dedication and hard work of every one of our employees, and this week is all about saying thank you.

We’re celebrating with Employee Appreciation Meals in Fort Worth, Pleasanton, and Hanging H, and every employee will receive a special Chalk gift. Our leadership team also put together a video thanking employees for all they do — this year, and every year we’ve been in business. Watch the video here.

Sr.Director of Operations, Bill Benigni, retired after 14 years with Chalk Mountain Services of Texas. Since joining the company in 2012, Bill has played a key role in the success and growth of Chalk Mountain’s West Texas Division, serving most recently as Senior Director of Operations. Throughout his career, he earned colleagues’ respect across the organization through steady leadership, a commitment to safety, and an unwavering focus on supporting both customers and employees.

Chalk Mountain Services of Texas has been named Grand Champion of the Texas Trucking Association’s 2026 Truck Safety Contest — its fourth title in five years — and took first place in the Local Over 10 Million Mile category. The awards were presented at TXTA’s Annual Conference in San Antonio, reflecting Chalk Mountain’s continued commitment to safety excellence.

Chalk is evolving its leadership structure to match its growth. Jeff Pierce, SVP of Operations, expands his role to include HR, logistics, and field operations from a Fort Worth–based corporate seat. Joe Fife steps up to VP of Operations, overseeing STX/WTX and Quality. David Serach now leads all safety and compliance company-wide.

Supporting the next generation of leaders through education

At Chalk Mountain Services, supporting our employees and their families remains a core value—and our Chalk Scholarship Program continues to grow as a reflection of that commitment.

This year, we are proud to recognize seven outstanding students as recipients of the Chalk Scholarship. The group includes four returning recipients and three new awardees, each pursuing higher education at universities or technical institutions across the region. These students represent a wide range of academic interests and career goals, united by their drive to learn, serve, and make a meaningful impact.

As the Chalk Scholarship Program enters another year, we are inspired by the passion, resilience, and purpose these students bring to their studies. Their goals reflect not only personal ambition but also a desire to give back and contribute positively to their communities.

We congratulate this year’s scholarship recipients and look forward to the great things they will accomplish—both in the classroom and beyond.

Creativity, pride, and Chalk Mountain spirit were on full display in this year’s 3rd Annual Chalk Art Contest, and the talent shown by our participants made selecting winners no easy task. From safety‑focused messaging to bold interpretations of our trucks, people, and values, each submission reflected a unique perspective on what Chalk Mountain Services represents.

We’re proud to officially announce the 2025 Chalk Art Contest winners, whose artwork stood out for originality, message, and craftsmanship.

🥇 First Place

Lakoda Brooks
Artwork: “Your Phone Can Wait”
A powerful safety‑focused piece that reinforces one of our most important messages—staying alert and focused on the road. This artwork captured attention with its clear message and strong visual storytelling.

🥈 Second Place

Serenity Brooks
This submission impressed judges with its creativity and thoughtful execution, highlighting the everyday realities of life on the road and the people who keep Chalk moving.

🥉 Third Place

Vanessa Aguilera
A bold and recognizable design celebrating Texas pride and Chalk Mountain’s presence across the state, blending color and identity in a memorable way.

Congratulations to our winners, and thank you for helping us celebrate creativity at Chalk Mountain Services.

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. 

After ten years with Chalk Mountain Services, Andy Cox, VP/Corporate Controller, retires on April 30th. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather of eight, Andy leaves a legacy of integrity, kindness, and excellence. We’re excited for him to embrace more family time, Aggie football games, and well-earned adventures ahead. Congratulations, Andy!

Chalk Mountain Services has been recognized by the National Safety Council (NSC) as a 2024 Our Driving Concern Texas Employer Traffic Safety Award – Exemplary Award recipient, honoring the company’s leadership in roadway safety across Texas.
Presented annually by the National Safety Council in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the Our Driving Concern Texas Employer Traffic Safety Awards recognize organizations that demonstrate strong safety policies, driver training programs, and a proactive approach to reducing crashes and injuries. In 2024, Chalk Mountain Services was named one of only four Exemplary Award recipients statewide, the program’s highest distinction.
The award was formally presented during the TxDOT Traffic Safety Conference in Austin, Texas, where employers from across the state were honored for advancing the National Safety Council’s Road to Zero mission—working toward zero roadway fatalities.
This recognition adds to Chalk Mountain’s long-standing record of safety excellence, including honors from the Texas Trucking Association and other industry organizations.

➡️ Read more: Chalk Mountain Services Earns 2024 TXTA Safety Award

To learn more about the Our Driving Concern program and the 2024 award recipients, visit the National Safety Council: https://www.nsc.org/newsroom/texas-traffic-safety-leaders-honored-by-nsc