Throughout this unprecedented time, the Truckload Carriers Association has made it a priority to provide its members with valuable resources.
In addition to daily news briefings and COVID-19 resources page, TCA has hosted numerous webinars about truckload-specific topics relating to the pandemic as well as the overall success of its members.
Leadership During Times of Crisis
This webinar featured TCA Profitability Program’s (TPP) Shepard Dunn and Ray Haight, and The John Maxwell Team’s Allen Phibbs. They discussed how to recognize effective leadership strategies in times of crisis, identify and define what is meant by “crisis,” strategies to maneuver through times of difficulty and adversity, and successful thinking habits to apply during any crisis.
Maintenance Procedures in Uncertain Times
This webinar featured TCA Profitability Program’s (TPP) Jack Porter; Decisiv, Inc. Dick Hyatt; Prime, Inc.’s Kevin Bergman; and Bison Transport’s Mike Gomes. The speakers shared strategies to utilize for on-road repair, procedures to ensure driver safety, and protocols for tractor sanitation during COVID-19.
Managing Independent Contractors in Uncertain Times
This webinar featured industry professionals from the TCA Profitability Program’s (TPP) Chris Henry; ATBS’ Todd Amen; and Scopelitis, Garvin, Light Hanson & Feary P.C.’s Greg Feary. The group shared the biggest opportunities in the CARES Act for owner operators.
Perfecting the New Normal: Building a Solid IT Infrastructure and Social Media Strategy
This webinar featured industry professionals from the TCA Profitability Program’s (TPP) Jack Porter, Bison Transport’s Mike Ludwick, Roehl Transport’s John Paape, and digital and social marketing consultant Jessica Columbo, who shared IT and social media do’s and don’ts to consider during this uncertain time.
Leadership’s Role in the New Freight Normal
This webinar featured TCA Profitability Program’s (TPP) Jack Porter and Jetco Express CEO and thought leader Brian Fielkow. They discussed strategies for re-energizing a company’s workforce and leading staff through the COVID-19 crisis.
Predictive Index Talent Optimization
This webinar featured TCA Profitability Program’s (TPP) Jack Porter, Stay Metrics CEO Tim Hindes, and The Predictive Index’s Adam Vassar and Mike Wells. The group discussed how the use of talent optimization best practices and behavioral science can unlock employee potential to support companies in stabilizing their workforce during these challenging times.
How & Where to Build Business Value During Tough Economic Times
This webinar featured TCA Profitability Program’s (TPP) Shepard Dunn, The Tenney Group’s Spencer Tenney, and Eric LeMarbre discussing six best practices for building and protecting business value.
Cyber & Fraud Securities for Today’s Climate
In this webinar, TCA Profitability Program’s (TPP) Program Manager Chris Henry, along with 30-year veteran of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Scott Augenbaum, shared ways to protect your business from cyber criminals.
Driver Retention: Living Through the Highs and Lows
This webinar featured SMC³ Vice President of Cost Systems Bill Shults presenting the company’s accounting methods to determine the profitability of individual loads. Shults was joined by Averitt Express’s Director of Pricing Mike Sanders, who shared how Averitt’s truckload operation makes use of these cost results.
Dealing with Balance and Empty Miles in Freight Profitability Analysis
This webinar featured TCA Profitability Program’s (TPP) Retention Coach Ray Haight as he facilitated a dynamic conversation with JLE Industries CEO Evan Pohaski and Steve’s Livestock Transport CEO Bill Rempel. The two shared how they reduced driver turnover.
For questions, contact TCA’s Jim Schoonover at [email protected] or by calling (703) 838-1950.
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