Inside Out: Kelly Schubert brings international perspective to TCA
In a work environment known for multifaceted skillsets, such as the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), Kelly Schubert stands out. Schubert, who joined TCA as its
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Viva Las Vegas! Truckload 2021 heads to Las Vegas September 25-28
Movers and shakers in the trucking industry will converge on the Entertainment Capitol of the World Saturday, September 25, through Tuesday, September 28, for the
TCA, ATA staffs join together for retreat
In June, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and American Trucking Associations (ATA) staff were invited to D.M. Bowman, Inc. Chairman Don Bowman and wife Mary’s
Moving memorial: TCA continues partnership with The Wall That Heals to bring a mobile monument to cities across the country
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
A system that works: As VMT research continues, a federal fuel tax hike is a viable solution
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)
INSURANCE Act is reintroduced in Congress, but carriers can stay ahead of legislation
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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
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
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