Nussbaum’s Clark Reed lands TCA DOY honors by sticking to the fundamentals
In the two decades Clark Reed has been behind the wheel, he’s racked up approximately 2.5 million miles, touched all of the 48 contiguous states
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Proposed marijuana reclassification raises more questions than it answers
When the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced a proposal to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance earlier this year, it
All eyes are on truck parking issue as feds work on funding proposals
in late June, Congressional leaders announced that $200 million of the House Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee funding bill will be earmarked for truck parking. On July
Inside Out: Amelia Rose traveled the world before finding a home at TCA
When Amelia Rose began studying music at Morgan State University (MSU), an historically black university, she found a home and community, along with the chance
Jim Ward: Championing Excellence in the Truckload Industry
Written by Truckload Carriers Association President Jim Ward As we find ourselves entering the latter half of an incredibly challenging 2024, it’s important to point
TCA Chair John Culp speaks out about current issues in trucking
Change of Seasons: An interview with TCA Chairman John Culp Fall is a busy season for the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) as well as for
TCA Driver of the Year James White is a good neighbor both on and off the road
There’s no doubt about it: James White is a good neighbor. He can often be found around his Carthage, Texas, neighborhood, greeting neighbors, shopping
Battle against cargo theft is being fought in Congress as well as cyberspace
Cargo theft is a scourge on the trucking industry — and it’s only getting worse. These incidents drive up costs not only for trucking companies,
Work is underway in DC to lower the boom on predatory towing
Predatory towing ranks high among the major issues that create headaches in the trucking industry. But the federal government is working to change that. On
Gloves off: Trucking industry fights to stop EPA’s strict emissions rules
Fighting the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) strict new rules on emissions is at the top of almost every trucking executive’s to-do list right now. Back
NHTSA advisory committee disagrees on findings, efficacy of underride protection report
Those who were expecting a resolution to the issue of side underride protection were disappointed in the June 18 report from the National Highway Traffic
Seeing employees as more than ‘just a number’ is key to attracting, retaining quality drivers
Truck drivers are a vital link in the supply chain. In fact, it could well be said that they’re the backbone of America’s economy. These
Highway Angels | July/August 2024
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has recognized professional truck drivers Rodney Clay, Andrew Hastie, Stephen Miller, Andre Reynolds and Devin Rhinehardt as TCA Highway Angels
TCA welcomes Olympic Transport as first Mexican carrier member
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has welcomed Olympic Transport, as its first carrier member from Mexico. “We are thrilled to welcome Olympic
Helping others overcome challenges drives TCA Professional Driver of the Year Rosalinda Tejada
When Knight Transportation driver Rosalinda Tejada learned she had been named one of the five Professional Drivers of the Year by the Truckload Carriers Association
Getting in gear: After a slow start, under-21 pilot apprentice program gaining momentum
When the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced its Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program, a product of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law enacted in 2021,
Trucker’s quick action earns TCA Highway Angel award
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Roy Chandler from Rockport, Texas, is named as a recipient of the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) Highway Angel award. Chandler is a
ACT driver Mark Wilson earns TCA Highway Angel wings for pulling trapped driver from wreckage
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Mark Wilson of Hernando, Mississippi, has been awarded a TCA Highway Angel award for his courageous act on the job. Wilson is
TCA Highway Angel named after helping victims at a fatal crash scene
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has recently announced the newest additions to their Highway Angel awards. Darrin Gillmore from Barrie, Ontario, Canada
HEROES FOR HIRE: Military veterans bring valuable skills to jobs in the civilian sector
Since the Class B Standardized Military Truck, also known as the “Liberty Truck,” debuted at the start of World War I, skilled operators have been