Bridging Border Barriers
More than 150 industry executives and key association leaders gathered to discuss and learn about current and potential cross-border issues that are facing the industry
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Capitol Recap: A review of important news out of the nation’s capital
Sometimes, the news coming out of the nation’s capital is good, sometimes not so good, and sometimes it’s just bad. The latter was the case
Capitol Christmas Tree celebration
Every year, a different national forest is selected to provide a tree to appear on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for the holiday
TCA Highway Angels | January-February 2022
Professional truck drivers Kiel Carson, Stuart Cole, Donnell Harris Jr., Alec “Zay” Harrison, Robert Kravette, Timothy Sikes, and Devey South, have been named Highway Angels
What’s the answer? There’s no single solution to the complex driver shortage problem
To some, it’s the most important issue the trucking industry is dealing with today. To others, it’s a red herring that represents the industry’s unwillingness
The end of an era: TCA President John Lyboldt looks back on his career in the industry
On December 21, 2015, John Lyboldt became president of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). He hit the ground running the very next day, polling the
Jim Ward chosen to become next TCA president
Following a months-long rigorous search, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has announced the selection of James (Jim) Ward as its new president. Ward will succeed
Top concerns in trucking: Industry leaders speak out on critical issues
For this article, three industry stakeholders shared their thoughts about the top concerns report, including Andrew Boyle, co-president of Boyle Transportation; Brenda Neville, president and
Vaccine mandate spurs legal challenges
Mentioning COVID-19 vaccine mandates in trucking industry circles may cause some wincing. Not because of the needle, either. It’s taking away personal rights, many contend.
Those who deliver: With Contract Freighters, Inc.
It all started in 1951 with a truck, a pair of trailers, and a dream, the story goes. At least, one of the stories. That’s
On the horizon
As the world launches into 2022, there are two major changes on the horizon that will impact the trucking industry. In February 2022, the Federal
Committee Chronicles: From the front line: TCA’s most engaged members making a difference
Adam Blanchard Many trucking company executives started their careers behind the wheel, learning the trucking business from the road up over many years. But this is
TCA Highway Angel of the Year Royford Burris describes saving a teenage girl from a horrific wreck
On a muggy August night in 2020, professional truck driver Royford Burris saved a life along a rural Arkansas highway — and, in many ways,
Bison, FTC earn top fleet safety awards
The Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) 2021 Annual Convention — Truckload 2021: Las Vegas — concluded with the presentation of the 2020 Fleet Safety Award Grand
TCA schedules fourth cohort of Making Safety Happen
Because of popular demand, TCA and DriverReach have announced the dates in 2022 of their fourth cohort of Making Safety Happen — an exclusive TCA-member
Those Who Deliver with Decker Truck Line
Successful companies are often called to be flexible enough to change with the business climate while holding on to their core values. Decker Truck Line,
Boyle Transportation, Nussbaum Transportation named 2021 Best Fleets to Drive For
For the second consecutive year, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and CarriersEdge have named Boyle Transportation and Nussbaum Transportation overall winners of the Best Fleets
Congressional gridlock: Nation’s infrastructure bill remains in limbo
Finding a straight answer about why Congress can’t come to an agreement on legislation to fund improvements for the nation’s infrastructure is just about as
Touching trucking: Consumer spending can mean lots of loads … or hardly any
Consumer spending affects every aspect of the economy. In the trucking industry, it can mean the difference between lots of loads to carry or hardly
Lana Batts honored with Past Chairmen’s Award
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has honored longtime trucking industry professional Lana Batts with its prestigious Past Chairmen’s Award. Batts has amassed more than 30