Crawford Trucking and Fortigo Freight Win 2026 Best Fleets to Drive For Awards

Key Details CarriersEdge announced the 2026 Best Fleets to Drive For winners on March 17 at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in North Carolina. Crawford Trucking of Des Moines, Iowa claimed Best Overall Fleet in the small carrier category, while Fortigo Freight Services Inc of Etobicoke, Ontario won the large carrier category. Both companies earned their first-ever Best Overall Fleet awards. Why It Matters These carriers demonstrated exceptional commitment to driver welfare despite challenging market conditions. CarriersEdge CEO Jane Jazrawy noted the winners stood out for outstanding programs, safety records, and retention scores. FTC Transportation of Oklahoma City also received the Stratosphere Award, recognizing Hall of Fame excellence and marking their 14th consecutive Best Fleets win. How They Qualify Carriers with at least 10 trucks compete for recognition based on driver compensation, benefits, professional development, community support, and safety records. Nominations come directly from company drivers or independent contractors. FTC Transportation's Stratosphere Award win proves that fleet size doesn't determine quality - their 23-driver operation outscored larger competitors.