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Tom McLeod honored with TCA Past Chairmen’s Award

Linda Garner-Bunch - March 16, 2026

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.

Maverick’s John Culp honored with 2026 TCA Chairman’s Choice Award

Linda Garner-Bunch - March 12, 2026

John Culp, president of Arkansas-Based Maverick Transportation, is the recipient of the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) 2026 Chairman’s Choice Award. Outgoing TCA Chair Karen Smerchek

Kriska’s Mark Seymour steps into role as 2026-27 TCA chairman

Linda Garner-Bunch - March 9, 2026

Alexandria, Va. — During the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) annual convention, held Feb. 28-March 3 in Orlando, Florida, the association officially elected Mark Seymour, CEO

Five truckers honored as TCA 2026 Professional Drivers of the Year

Linda Garner-Bunch - March 6, 2026

On March 3, during the closing banquet at the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) annual convention in Orlando, Florida, TCA honored five drivers as the association’s

Bison, Mill Creek snag top honors in TCA’s 2025 Fleet Safety Awards

Linda Garner-Bunch - March 6, 2026

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) honors Bison Transport and Mill Creek Motor Freight as winners of the 2025 Fleet Safety Awards grand prize winners. The

TCA Professional Driver of the Year: Freymiller’s Toby Wallis ‘pays it forward’ by training drivers, counseling veterans

Cliff Abbott - March 6, 2026

Helping new drivers get a great start in the trucking industry is just another way of paying it forward for Freymiller driver and 2025 TCA

Alysha Louis works to deliver practical, fleet-ready learning for TCA members

Dana Guthrie - March 5, 2026

With a background spanning digital transformation, talent development and hands-on training across fast-moving industries, Alysha Louis is stepping into her new role as education coordinator

Truckload 2026: The Trucker takes you inside the event

Dana Guthrie - March 1, 2026

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Trucker is on scene for the Truckload Carriers Association’s annual convention Truckload 2026. Underway through March 3, the convention is bringing

Heroes on the road: TCA names 2025 Highway Angels of the Year

Dana Guthrie - February 2, 2026

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is naming its 2025 Highway Angels of the Year, recognizing their extraordinary acts of courage, compassion and professionalism while on

Tory McQueen named first recipient of the TCA Individual On-demand Education Award

Dana Guthrie - January 30, 2026

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), in partnership with PCS Software, is announcing Tory McQueen, HR & compliance manager for Parish Transport has been named the

TCA announces 2026 class of Elite Fleet certified carriers

Linda Garner-Bunch - January 27, 2026

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named 57 North American motor carriers to the association’s 2026 class of TCA Elite Fleet certified

18 selected for TCA’s Elevate Young Leadership Program, Class of 2026

Linda Garner-Bunch - January 16, 2026

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has selected 18 emerging transportation leaders for the 2026 TCA Elevate Young Leadership Program. Built to cultivate

TCA announces 18 Fleet Safety Award winners in 50th annual competition

Linda Garner-Bunch - January 14, 2026

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association has selected 18 division winners for its 2025 Fleet Safety Awards. These annual awards recognize truckload carriers that

Why education is the biggest focus at Truckload 2026

Dana Guthrie - January 9, 2026

WASHINGTON — As market pressure, regulatory uncertainty, workforce challenges and cost volatility continue to define the truckload operating environment, TCA’s education program for Truckload 2026

TCA Driver of the Year: Cheema’s Scott Lindsey shares both his knowledge and his success with peers

Cliff Abbott - December 31, 2025

Even the most experienced driver can learn something new, especially when it concerns a side of the trucking industry that isn’t seen from the cab

TCA announces discounted carrier registration for Truckload 2026

Dana Guthrie - December 17, 2025

WASHINGTON — The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is now offering discounted registration rates for Truckload 2026. “Our industry continues to be plagued by uncertainty,” TCA

Don’t miss out: TCA’s key roundtable discussions at Truckload 2026

Dana Guthrie - December 15, 2025

The 2026 TCA Annual Convention includes a refreshed slate of moderated, topic-driven Roundtable Discussions designed to spark candid dialogue, peer-to-peer learning and practical takeaways you

Truckload 2026: How carriers are preparing for the next cycle

Dana Guthrie - December 10, 2025

WASHINGTON — At Truckload 2026, four of the industry’s most influential executives will walk through the KPIs and economic signals they rely on to guide

Whether he’s on the road or on Capitol Hill, Gerald Rhoden represents the best of the trucking industry

Cliff Abbott - November 5, 2025

There are many reasons a person might choose a career as a professional truck driver, but Gerald Rhoden, a 4-million-mile safe driver for Dallas-based Stevens

Nominations open for TCA Professional Drivers of the Year

Dana Guthrie - October 20, 2025

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is opening nomination for the TCA Professional Drivers of the Year program. “Professional truck drivers are essential to the supply