The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has recognized Tom McLeod, president and CEO of McLeod Software, as the recipient of the 2025 TCA Past Chairmen’s Award.
The Past Chairmen’s Award is the highest honor given by TCA. Each year, TCA’s past chairmen present the award to a recognized industry leader who has made a significant contribution to the truckload industry and is recognized as a successful businessperson and association leader.
John Culp, president of Maverick Transportation and a past chairman of TCA, presented the award during TCA’s 2026 convention, held Feb. 28-March 3 in Orlando, Florida.
“He truly embodies what TCA membership is all about,” Culp said as he prepared to present the award. “He’s widely regarded as a longtime thought leader in the transportation industry, and his commitment to TCA has never been simply about sponsorship or participation — it’s been about partnership.
“Through his company’s active involvement, his personal engagement in events and meetings, and his willingness to invest both time and resources, he’s consistently helped strengthen this association,” Culp said of McLeod.
McLeod says he was surprised by the recognition.
“I’m in a state of shock. I thought they usually warned people,” he said as he accepted the award.
“I’d just like to say thanks so much to an industry that’s been so good to my family and our company,” McLeod continued. “It’s been a fabulous industry to be a part of.”
Contrary to the award’s name, the awardee does not have to be a past chairman of the association. Winners can be individuals outside the trucking industry as long as they have made a significant contribution to the truckload industry.
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