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A system that works: As VMT research continues, a federal fuel tax hike is a viable solution

Hannah Butler - July 1, 2021

As road user charge pilot programs on trucks are being tested by state departments of transportation across the nation, a truck-only vehicle miles traveled (VMT)

Moving memorial: TCA continues partnership with The Wall That Heals to bring a mobile monument to cities across the country

Cody Graves - July 1, 2021

In the shadow of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., the Vietnam Veterans Memorial lies carved into the earth to display the names of the

INSURANCE Act is reintroduced in Congress, but carriers can stay ahead of legislation

Cliff Abbott - July 1, 2021

To no one’s surprise, in mid-April Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-IL-4) reintroduced his Improving National Safety by Updating the Required Amount of Insurance Needed by

The New Normal

Truckload Authority Staff - July 1, 2021

Greetings from the end of the tunnel! I write this having just returned to the Truckload Carriers Association offices from an incredibly successful first post-pandemic

Off to a Quick Start

Lyndon Finney - July 1, 2021

It’s been a little more than two months since the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) Chairman Jim Ward took office, and he’s been on the go

After failing to win approval in previous sessions, lawmakers hope four ideas will pass either alone or in a new highway bill

Lyndon Finney - July 1, 2021

Mike Bost, Angie Craig, Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, Lucy McBath, John Katko, and Hank Johnson are not exactly household names in American politics. But the four

Capitol Recap: A review of important news out of the nation’s capital | July-August

Truckload Authority Staff - July 1, 2021

Normally the Capitol Recap is filled with articles about new pieces of legislation and Congressional hearings. You might say this section of this issue is

Highway Angels | July-August

Truckload Authority Staff - July 1, 2021

Professional truck drivers Jackie Burnette, Daniel Cristian Ciorba, Bruno Filipe Da Costa Raposo, Aaron DeSilva, Ty Hinton, Robert Johnson, Ty Mauzerolle, Kris Stauffacher, Nick Still,

A Sign of the Times? Congress proposes program to allow 18- to 20-year-old interstate drivers

Lyndon Finney - July 1, 2021

Allow us, please, a trucking interpretation of Petula Clark’s 1966 “Sign of the Times.” “It’s a sign of the times That your love (the need

Safety & Security Meeting draws more than 250

Truckload Authority Staff - July 1, 2021

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) hosted its annual Safety & Security Meeting from June 6-8 in St. Louis. More than 250 truckload safety professionals gathered

Jeopardized business model: PRO Act may not have pros for independent contractors

Hannah Butler - July 1, 2021

The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act is set to be a big win for unions and pro-union supporters. However, a nugget included in

Double whammy: Tanker truck driver shortage, combined with pipeline and freight route disruption, is ‘bigger than gas’

Linda Garner-Bunch - July 1, 2021

As if the disruption of the Colonial Pipeline caused by a May 7 ransomware attack wasn’t bad enough, consumers panic-buying gas in anticipation of a

Reunited: TCA returns to in-person meetings

Truckload Authority Staff - July 1, 2021

After returning from a successful Safety & Security Meeting in St. Louis, which welcomed more than 250 attendees and more than 100 first-timers, the Truckload

Just a crack? Fracture in I-40 Memphis bridge brings critical discussion of declining infrastructure

Truckload Authority Staff - July 1, 2021

Commercial vehicle operators are accustomed to the occasional delay due to traffic, and trucking companies are typically prepared to handle intermittent delays due to road

Social media influence can help companies connect with current and potential drivers

Hannah Butler - July 1, 2021

As social media app TikTok is taking the world by storm with its short videos, professional truck drivers have jumped on the opportunity to reveal

Plan to attend workshop on excessive detention time

Truckload Authority Staff - July 1, 2021

Detention time woes? It’s time to do something about it. During this new 90-minute immersive workshop, participants will get the opportunity to share tools and

TCA provides access to timely, relevant educational content for execs, safety and operations personnel

Truckload Authority Staff - May 7, 2021

Are you ready to improve yourself and your team in 2021? Want to earn continuing education credit? TCA has you covered, and you can even

A culture of performance: TCA President John Lyboldt lauds staff work ethic during pandemic

Lyndon Finney - May 7, 2021

It has been over a year since the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) last met in person because of the COVID-19 pandemic. TCA hosted its virtual

Highway Angels | May-June

Truckload Authority Staff - May 7, 2021

Professional truck drivers William Church, Stan Clayton, Demetrius Fields, Morgan Kirkland, Christopher Lloyd, William “Bill” McNamee, team drivers Kloe Myers and John Dowdy, John Vesey,

Seizing the Moment: New TCA Chairman Jim Ward calls on members to tout importance of trucking

Lyndon Finney - May 7, 2021

During his 30 years in trucking, Truckload Carriers Association Incoming Chairman Jim Ward says he’s watched the industry transition through three interesting cycles. During the

A system that works: As VMT research continues, a federal fuel tax hike is a viable solution

Moving memorial: TCA continues partnership with The Wall That Heals to bring a mobile monument to cities across the country

INSURANCE Act is reintroduced in Congress, but carriers can stay ahead of legislation

The New Normal

Off to a Quick Start

After failing to win approval in previous sessions, lawmakers hope four ideas will pass either alone or in a new highway bill

Capitol Recap: A review of important news out of the nation’s capital | July-August

Highway Angels | July-August

A Sign of the Times? Congress proposes program to allow 18- to 20-year-old interstate drivers

Safety & Security Meeting draws more than 250

Jeopardized business model: PRO Act may not have pros for independent contractors

Double whammy: Tanker truck driver shortage, combined with pipeline and freight route disruption, is ‘bigger than gas’

Reunited: TCA returns to in-person meetings

Just a crack? Fracture in I-40 Memphis bridge brings critical discussion of declining infrastructure

Social media influence can help companies connect with current and potential drivers

Plan to attend workshop on excessive detention time

TCA provides access to timely, relevant educational content for execs, safety and operations personnel

A culture of performance: TCA President John Lyboldt lauds staff work ethic during pandemic

Highway Angels | May-June

Seizing the Moment: New TCA Chairman Jim Ward calls on members to tout importance of trucking

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