EpicVue, a provider of satellite TV services for the trucking industry, announced that it will sponsor the Truckload Carriers Association's (TCA) Highway Angel program, which recognizes truck drivers for good deeds. As part of the sponsorship, EpicVue will present a new award called the "EpicAngel" to the driver who best embodies the spirit of the Highway Angel program in 2014. The award includes a trophy, recognition at TCA's annual convention, and a free EpicVue satellite TV package for one year. Both EpicVue and TCA aim to improve the public image of truck drivers through programs like Highway Angel.

1. EpicVue Sponsors TCA Highway Angel Program
Positive and rapid response by fleets to in-vehicle satellite TV inspires further
involvement in support of the trucking industry
SALT LAKE CITY– January 14, 2015 –
EpicVue, providers of premium in-cab satellite
TV packaged exclusively for the trucking
industry, today announced it will be the
exclusive sponsor of the Truckload Carriers
Association (TCA) Highway Angel program. The
popular recognition program awards truck
drivers for “good deeds”, ranging from simple
acts of kindness, such as fixing a flat tire, to
heroic life-saving efforts.
“EpicVue was created to help with the long-haul truck driver’s quality of life, and
the rapid and positive response from the industry has inspired us to give back,”
said Lance Platt, CEO. “We are proud to associate with an organization that
recognizes the good deeds commercial drivers do, and we look forward to
helping this great cause.”
Highway Angel aims to improve the public's image of truck driving as a
profession by collecting and promoting positive stories about truck drivers who
help fellow motorists while out on the road. Whether they fix a simple flat tire or
yank someone from a burning vehicle, Highway Angels are presented with a
truck decal, lapel pin, clothing patch, and personalized certificate of appreciation.
The drivers' companies also receive a certificate of recognition that they can
display in their terminals or offices. Select Angel stories are then disseminated to
the mass media, industry trade press, and/or social media.
This year, at TCA’s annual convention, scheduled for March 8-11, 2015, at the
Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, Florida, EpicVue and TCA will present a newly
created award to the Highway Angel who best embodied the spirit of the program
for the year 2014. In addition to a trophy and recognition, this “EpicAngel” will
receive a complimentary EpicVue satellite TV package that includes a 24-inch
flat screen TV, a DVR, and a one-year subscription to over 100 channels of
DIRECTV programming, including premium channels such as HBO, Cinemax,
Showtime, and the NFL Sunday Ticket.
“By choosing to sponsor our program, EpicVue is demonstrating its commitment
to the trucking industry and improving the image of the professional truck driver.
Thus, we share the same ideals,” said Deborah Sparks, TCA’s vice president of
marketing. “We welcome them as our sponsor and look forward to successful
partnership.”

2. To nominate a driver as a Highway Angel, or to learn more about the program
and its honorees, visit the Highway Angel Web page at
http://www.truckload.org/Highway-Angel or Facebook page at
http://on.fb.me/tcanews.
About EpicVue
In 2013, EpicVue was formed by individuals with years of combined experience
in the trucking and satellite television industries. With the understanding that
television often fulfills the human need for connection and helps to counteract
loneliness on the road or feelings of isolation, EpicVue designed a TV viewing
package specifically for commercial fleets. Offering more than 100 channels of
programming, including HBO, Showtime and NFL Sunday Ticket, the EpicVue
satellite TV package is available for a monthly subscription fee and no upfront
costs. For more information, visit www.epicvue.com.
About Truckload Carriers Association
TCA is the only national trade association whose collective sole focus is the
truckload segment of the motor carrier industry. The association represents dry
van, refrigerated, flatbed, and intermodal container carriers operating in the 48
contiguous states, as well as Alaska, Mexico, and Canada. Representing
operators of more than 200,000 trucks, which collectively produce annual
revenue of more than $20 billion, TCA is an organization tailored to specific
truckload carrier needs.
Media Contact:
Susan Fall Deborah Sparks
LaunchIt Public Relations Truckload Carriers Association
858-490-1050 703-838-1950
susan@launchitpr.com dsparks@truckload.org