Rising to the Challenge: A conversation with outgoing TCA Chair Karen Smerchek
When Karen Smerchek, president of Wisconsin-based Veriha Trucking, stepped into the role of Chairman of the Board for the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) in March
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- About Linda Garner-Bunch
- Linda Garner-Bunch has been with The Trucker since 2020, picking up the reins as managing editor in 2022. Linda has nearly 40 years of experience in the publishing industry, covering topics from the trucking and automotive industry to employment, real estate, home decor, crafts, cooking, weddings, high school sports — you name it, she’s written about it. She is also an experienced photographer, designer and copy editor who has a heartfelt love for the trucking industry, from the driver’s seat to the C-suite.
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Making the grade: TCA provides vital educational resources for carriers and other industry stakeholders
Membership in the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) brings numerous advantages, from providing a voice for the truckload industry in Washington, D.C., to benchmarking, peer-to-peer networking
Take control of your cost per mile: Business strategies for Class 8 fleets and owner-ops
SPONSORED BY TACH Whether you own and operate a single truck or a fleet, it’s important to note that you’re more than just a driver.
USDOT plans to shutter more than 550 ‘sham’ CDL training schools
WASHINGTON — A total of 557 CDL training schools across the U.S. have been notified of proposed removal from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s
Need a sweet snack for the road? Dark chocolate can satisfy cravings — and it may even boost your health
Valentine’s Day might mean big boxes of rich, decadent chocolates for some folks — but for truck drivers, chocolate is often just another grab-and-go treat
CVSA’s International Roadcheck inspection blitz set for May 12-14
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will conduct its annual International Roadcheck in the U.S., Canada and Mexico May 12-14, 2026. During the three-day inspection
DAT: January truckload freight rates show resilience amid winter disruptions
PORTLAND, Ore. — According to a Feb. 13, 2026, report from DAT Freight and Analytics, truckload freight volumes declined in January following the holiday shipping
Are you covered? What every executive should know about fleet insurance
For fleet executives, insurance isn’t just a regulatory requirement. It’s a strategic tool for protecting assets, minimizing risk and controlling costs. Yet many fleets unknowingly
TCA announces 2026 class of Elite Fleet certified carriers
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named 57 North American motor carriers to the association’s 2026 class of TCA Elite Fleet certified
18 selected for TCA’s Elevate Young Leadership Program, Class of 2026
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has selected 18 emerging transportation leaders for the 2026 TCA Elevate Young Leadership Program. Built to cultivate
TCA announces 18 Fleet Safety Award winners in 50th annual competition
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association has selected 18 division winners for its 2025 Fleet Safety Awards. These annual awards recognize truckload carriers that
New Year, New Opportunities: A chat with TCA chair Karen Smerchek
The events of 2025 could best be described as “tumultuous,” and the impact on the freight industry is undeniable. However, with the dawn of a
Real-life heroes: TCA Highway Angels make a difference on the highway
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has recognized professional truck drivers Phil Damme of Online Transport, Owen Lewis of Sharp Transportation Inc., Marco Medel Morga of
DispatchMVP announces strategic integration partnership with Azuga
DispatchMVP has announced a new integration partnership with Azuga, a Bridgestone company. According to a Dec. 15 statement released by Dispatch MVP, the partnership brings together
Physical Activity Alliance taps Bob Perry as inaugural industry ambassador
The Physical Activity Alliance (PAA) has appointed Bob Perry as the inaugural Industry Ambassador for Transportation & Trucking for the CEO Pledge for Physical Activity.
FMCSA yanks 5 ELDs from list of approved devices
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced Nov. 20 that five electronic logging devices (ELDs) have been removed from its list of
Wreaths Across America: Carriers and drivers take pride in delivering wreaths to veteran cemeteries
When Morrill Worcester was 12, he won a trip to Washington, D.C. — and set out on a journey that ultimately changed his life, as
TCA Highway Angels: Professional truck drivers honored for selfless acts of courage on the job
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has recognized professional truck drivers John Patterson, Dee Leatherwood, Kevin Wojtasiak, Amy Cataldo, Alexander Smith, Kevin Olsen, Jeanine Reinhard and
Energizing the industry: A chat with TCA chair Karen Smerchek
The year may be winding down as the nation prepares for the winter holiday season and the dawn of a new year — but for
Annual brake inspection blitz nets 15.1% out of service rate across North America
Each year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), in cooperation with department of transportation and law enforcement agencies across the U.S., Canada and Mexico to