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TCA and VVMF partner for sixth year to transport ‘The Wall That Heals’
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is honored to continue its partnership with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) for the sixth year.In 2015, TCA...
Biden’s Box of Infrastructure Chocolates: Crumbling roads, unsafe bridges, and dwindling funds
Most Americans are familiar with the iconic phrase uttered by actor Tom Hanks in the Academy Award-winning film “Forrest Gump,” spoken as he sits...
No Greater Honor: Trucking industry plays vital role in distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, components
For most of the world’s population, 2020 brought never-before-seen challenges, beginning with a global pandemic caused by a new coronavirus. As 2020 came to...
Seeking Normalcy: Carriers planning for 2021 with questions about trucks, rates, drivers
If the year 2020 taught us anything about business, it’s that predictions are often worth the real estate value of the cyberspace they occupy....
An Entrepreneurial Spirit: Daymond John of ‘Shark Tank’ parlays $40 purchase into multimillion dollar...
The best entrepreneurial spirit often grows out of less-than-ideal circumstances. As one of the most iconic urban fashion designers of modern times, that is...
2020 Company Driver of the Year and 2020 Owner-Operator of the Year finalists announced
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), and its partners Overdrive and Truckers News, have released the names of the 2020 Company Driver of the Year...
A real eye-opener: Top issues list puts driver shortage at top for 4th straight...
Each October, as an annual rite of passage and a barometer of the operational and financial aspects of the trucking industry, motor carrier executives...
Common ground: Cross-border professionals met virtually to discuss issues facing both U.S. and Canada
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) hosted its Fourth Annual Bridging Border Barriers event virtually on Thursday, November 19.More than 500 industry professionals attended the...
‘Diversity, equity, and inclusion’ encompass much more than race — and can lay a...
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has become a common catchphrase in American culture, but what exactly what does it mean and why is it...
Whistlin’ ’round the Christmas Tree: TCA, Cargo Transporters host whistle stop for U.S. Capitol...
After traveling nearly 2,000 miles from Colorado’s Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests, a 55-foot Engelmann Spruce adorned with handmade ornaments from...
Carrier Profile: Those Who Deliver — Cheema Freightlines
One family, one dream. Those words appear on the website of Sumner, Washington-based Cheema Freightlines. Since the Cheema name appears several times on the...
Predicting 2021: Industry experts optimistic, but driver shortage may cloud outlook
If 2020 proved anything it’s that forecasting the future is far from an exact science. After all, who predicted a worldwide pandemic and the...
TCA, Pilot Flying J thank Wreaths Across America drivers
For nearly a decade, TCA and Pilot Flying J have shown their appreciation and support for the more than 75 professional truck drivers who...
Inside Out: TCA’s Caitlin Smith hit the ground running as Meetings Coordinator
Not many college graduates are fortunate enough to walk across the stage in May and be on staff at one of the nation’s most...
TCA, Pilot Flying J honor truckers participating in Wreaths Across America trek
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — For nearly a decade, Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and Pilot Flying J have shown their appreciation and support for the more...
Back by popular demand: TCA offers second round of Making Safety Happen courses
ARLINGTON, Va. — Workplace safety is an important part of any business, but it’s especially vital in the trucking industry. To help provide its...
‘Instant, lifelong connection’: Truck driver helps save motorcyclist after accident, finds a forever friend
Brady Watson, a car-hauler for United Road Services, enjoys his job. He also likes tattoos and racing. But what the 28-year-old loves most of...
Q&A with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine L. Chao is one of seven members of the Cabinet who has served the entire four...
Ryan Snyder joins TCA staff
The Truckload Carriers Association is pleased to announce the addition of Ryan Snyder to its skilled workforce as membership manager. Snyder will oversee for-hire...
TCA continues to offer COVID-19 updates
TCA remains committed to the well-being of its members, employees, and the trucking community as a whole.As the nation continues to address the spread...