Christenson Transportation Vice President RayVaun Christenson Named Recipient of Tennessee Trucking Association’s 2026 Young Professional of the Year Award.

Strafford, Missouri – September 28, 2026 – Christenson Transportation Inc., a family-

owned truckload carrier headquartered in Strafford, Missouri, is proud to announce that Vice President RayVaun Christenson has been selected as the recipient of the Tennessee Trucking Association’s 2026 Young Professional of the Year Award.

The award recognizes young professionals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, a strong commitment to a career in transportation, and meaningful contributions to their company and the broader trucking industry. It is presented by the Tennessee Trucking Association to honor rising leaders who help strengthen the future of trucking in Tennessee and beyond.

RayVaun Christenson has played a key leadership role at Christenson Transportation, supporting the company’s growth, operational excellence, and driver-focused culture. The company operates terminals in Strafford, Missouri, and Lebanon, Tennessee, and provides reliable full-truckload service of time-sensitive freight across the lower 48 states.

“This recognition is truly an honor,” said RayVaun Christenson, Vice President of Christenson Transportation. “I’m grateful to the Tennessee Trucking Association, our entire team at Christenson, and the many industry mentors who have supported me along the way. Our success has always been built on the hard work of our drivers and staff, and I share this award with them.”

Christenson Transportation was founded in 1979 and launched its asset-based trucking operations under the leadership of President & CEO Don Christenson. The company has earned multiple industry honors for safety, including repeated Truckload Carriers Association Safety Awards, the TCA Platinum Fleet Award, and recognition as a TCA Elite Fleet.

“We are extremely proud of RayVaun,” said Don Christenson, President & CEO. “His dedication, leadership, and passion for this industry continue the family tradition of putting people and safety first. This award is well-deserved.”

Christenson Transportation remains committed to excellence in service, safety, and developing the next generation of trucking leaders.

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Christenson Transportation is a family-owned and driver-focused trucking company proudly serving shippers across the lower 48 states from its terminals in Strafford, MO, and Lebanon, TN. Founded in 1979, the company launched its asset-based trucking division in 1995 under the leadership of current President & CEO Don Christenson. For more than 35 years in trucking, Christenson Transportation has built a reputation for safety, reliability, and on-time performance, specializing in hauling time-sensitive cargo. The company's commitment to safety has earned it the Truckload Carriers Association Safety Award three times, the prestigious TCA Platinum Fleet Award for Outstanding Achievement in Highway Traffic Safety, and recognition as one of the inaugural "Best to Drive" Elite Fleets by the TCA.

As active members of the Truckload Carriers Association, Missouri Trucking Association, Tennessee Trucking Association, and Missouri Trucking Association, Christenson Transportation remains dedicated to excellence for its customers, its professional drivers, and the motoring public. Christenson Transportation is "Where the Truckers Truck." For more information about Christenson Transportation's services or to become a Christenson Driver, visit www.christensontrans.com.