This year’s Refrigerated Meeting was held in person July 14-16 at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Courtesy: TCA)
The Truckload Carriers Associations’ 2021 Refrigerated Meeting was held July 14-16 at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This annual event is the premier event for industry professionals who focus their operations on temperature-controlled equipment. Attendees had the opportunity to attend specialized educational sessions, connect with colleagues during numerous networking receptions, and participate in a golf tournament.
The event’s General Session on Thursday morning was well attended. Eventgoers heard remarks from TCA leadership, an economic update by FTR Transportation Intelligence’s Avery Vise, and a keynote address by former Acting Attorney General of the United States Matthew Whitaker. (Courtesy: TCA)
TCA Chairman and D.M. Bowman, Inc.’s President Jim Ward poses alongside the event’s keynote speaker, Matthew Whitaker, Thursday afternoon. (Courtesy: TCA)
During Friday’s panel discussion, carriers addressed risk management strategies being implemented to protect their employees, the cargo they haul, and the future of their carrier operations from the lawsuit abuse seen throughout the industry today. (Courtesy: TCA)
From left, Vanguard’s Densil Williams; Purkeys’ Cody Johnson; ACT 1 Chairman and Great Dane’s Dave Gilliland; and TCA Chairman and D.M. Bowman, Inc.’s Jim Ward pose for a photo Thursday afternoon while playing in the event’s golf tournament. (Courtesy: TCA)
Luma’s Nugget is enjoying its time at #TCARef21. (Courtesy: TCA)
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The Truckload Authority News Staff, comprised of award winning journalists and graphic artists, produces content for Truckload Authority, working in cooperation with the Truckload Carriers Association staff. Truckload Authority aims to keep TCA members abreast on the latest trends in the trucking industry as well as articles that feature TCA member executives and drivers. The Truckload Authority staff is based in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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