Smith, Barkey, Ross and Tkachuk honored as TCA Highway Angels
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has recognized professional truck drivers Ashley Smith, Heather Barkey, Ron Ross and Oleksandr Tkachuk as TCA Highway Angels because of
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The Voice of Truckload: A visit with TCA Chairman Karen Smerchek
While autumn doesn’t officially start until September 22, fall is already in full swing at the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). The association’s staff and members
Washington State DOT launches truck parking info system for I-5 corridor
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Truck drivers traveling along Interstate 5 in Washington state now have access to real-time and predictive information about available parking at rest
FMCSA yanks 3 devices from registered ELD list
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced Sept. 4 that three devices have been removed from the agency’s list of registered ELDs
Heed the call: Make the voice of truckload heard on Capitol Hill
Each fall, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and its members head to Capitol Hill for the association’s Fall Business Meetings, sponsored by Tenstreet, and the
Florida’s agri inspection stations will be used as immigration enforcement ‘strongholds,’ says state’s attorney general
LIVE OAK, Fla. — Florida’s agricultural law enforcement and state police are now using the state’s agricultural inspection stations (also known as interdiction stations) as
Ready or not: CVSA’s Brake Safety Week is under way
Are your brakes working properly? That’s the question commercial motor vehicle (CMV) inspectors throughout North America are during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual
Maintenance tips: How to prevent wear and tear on your truck’s engine
Often, it starts small — perhaps it’s an unfamiliar vibration or a bit of sluggishness when accelerating, or maybe you’ve got a gut feeling that
Drivers first: CVTA joins forces with Mother Trucker Yoga to deliver wellness solutions for the road
The Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA), in partnership with Mother Trucker Yoga, is working to improve driver health through the new CDL Wellness Academy, a
Are you ready for Brake Safety Week? Prep with these tips from Bendix
AVON, Ohio — Ready or not, Brake Safety Week is set for Aug. 24-30, 2025. Is your truck ready? If not, there’s still time to
Following a dream: NFI driver Tareena found a lifetime career in trucking
SPONSORED BY NFI INDUSTRIES Tareena, a professional driver for NFI, remembers the first day she walked into trucking school. “One of the instructors said to
Truck driver sentenced more than 17 years for transporting minor for sex purposes
ABERDEEN, Miss. — A South Carolina man was sentenced on Aug. 7 to more than 17 years in prison for transporting a minor from North
Rig crashes into New Hampshire’s Winnipesaukee River, driver killed
TILTON, N.H. — New Hampshire State Police have identified the driver of a tractor-trailer who died in a crash on Interstate 93 on Friday, Aug.
Truck driver cited, placed OOS by CHP for ‘criminal’ zip-tie repair
TRUCKEE, Calif. — A truck driver was cited and his vehicle placed out of service for attempting to repair his brakes using plastic zip ties,
Truckloads of Remembrance: TCA partners with Wreaths Across America
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is proud to renew its participation in the “Truckloads of Remembrance” program in partnership with Wreaths Across America (WAA). Now in its
Next Generation in Trucking launches NEXT Top Talent Award
Do you know an exceptional young truck driver or technician? The Next Generation in Trucking Association wants to hear about them! The NEXT Top Talent
Deshown Moye, Kerry Netusil and Haasanpreet Singh Sidhu honored as TCA Highway Angels
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has recognized professional truck drivers Deshown Moye, Kerry Netusil and Haasanpreet Singh Sidhu as TCA Highway Angels because of their
Be the voice of truckload: Join TCA’s 2025 Fall Business Meetings & Call on Washington
Make plans now to join the TCA team, along with trucking industry professionals from across the United States, for this year’s Fall Business Meetings and
Facing challenges: A chat with TCA Chair Karen Smerchek
This year has been an eventful one, both for the United States and for the freight industry. At the time of this writing, tariffs are
Walcott Truckers Jamboree 2025: Jerry Linander’s ‘No Fences’ takes home Trucker’s Choice award
WALCOTT, Iowa — Jerry Linander of Winona, Minnesota, took home bragging rights as the Trucker’s Choice winner of this year’s Walcott Truckers Jamboree. The Super