James Hall Named Our First-Ever Florida Driver of the Year
SAFE TRUCK DRIVER RECOGNITION James Hall Named Our First-Ever Florida Driver of the Year Recognizing an extraordinary commitment to safety, professionalism, and service to others Pictured from left to right: Garrett Fons, Ajax Paving Industries of Florida; Michelle Fons; James Hall, Trans-Phos and our 2025 Florida Safe Truck Driver of the Year; Stephen Disney, T. […]
Commercial Truck Crash Statistics: The Numbers Behind the Miles
4,354 people died in truck crashes in 2023. But with 329 billion miles driven safely, the full picture shows an industry of professionals where we can — and must — still do better.
Patrick Spicer Named Our First-Ever Michigan Driver of the Year
SAFE TRUCK DRIVER RECOGNITION Patrick Spicer Named Our First-Ever Michigan Driver of the Year Recognizing an outstanding commitment to safety, professionalism, and leadership in 2025 Pictured from left to right: Phil Schuck, Ajax Paving; Matt Payne, Ajax Paving and Dave Fons Memorial Fund Board Member; 2025 Michigan Driver of the Year Patrick Spicer, Ajax Paving Industries […]
The Dave Fons Memorial Fund Awards Its First FTBA CDL Scholarship
The Dave Fons Memorial Fund is proud to introduce Thomas Chesney, the first recipient of our FTBA CDL Scholarship! Thomas has been awarded $1,500 toward his Commercial Driver’s License training through the Florida Transportation Builders’ Association CDL Driving Program. This scholarship supports individuals pursuing careers in trucking who share our commitment to safety, responsibility, and […]
Operation Safe Driver Week 2026: Every Safe Choice Saves a Life
Published: July 2026 Every time we get behind the wheel, we make countless decisions. Most seem small in the moment, but they can have life-changing consequences. That’s why Operation Safe Driver Week, taking place July 12-18, 2026, is such an important annual safety initiative. At The Dave Fons Memorial Fund for the Advocacy of Truck […]
Night Driving Around Trucks: Tips for Safer Miles After Dark
Half of all fatal crashes happen at night despite only 25% of driving happening after dark. Learn how to handle nighttime miles safely — especially when sharing the road with commercial trucks.
What Every Driver Should Know About Sharing the Road with Trucks
Essential safety tips every driver needs to know about sharing the road with commercial trucks — from blind spots and stopping distances to intersection safety and what truckers wish you knew.