Capitol Recap | March-April 2022
Ask any motor carrier executive, employee, or professional truck driver about safety and you’ll get a quick and profound response: “Safety is our No. 1
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TCA accepting applications for 2022-23 scholarship program
New this year, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Scholarship Fund has launched its online application significantly earlier than in years past. This change gives the
This year’s Highway Angel of the Year chosen by the public
For the first time in the program’s history, the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) Highway Angel of the Year will be chosen by the public. Online
Drivewyze adds weigh station bypass service in Iowa
DALLAS – Drivewyze Inc. has announced the addition of weigh stations in Iowa for bypass opportunities. With seven Drivewyze-enabled weigh stations in Iowa, Drivewyze PreClear
Truckload Authority January/February 2022 – Digital Edition
Truckload Authority January/February 2022 Digital Edition: What’s the Answer? Also in this edition: What’s in it for Us? | Road to Change | In Honor of John Lyboldt
Bridging Border Barriers
More than 150 industry executives and key association leaders gathered to discuss and learn about current and potential cross-border issues that are facing the industry
Capitol Christmas Tree celebration
Every year, a different national forest is selected to provide a tree to appear on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for the holiday
TCA Highway Angels | January-February 2022
Professional truck drivers Kiel Carson, Stuart Cole, Donnell Harris Jr., Alec “Zay” Harrison, Robert Kravette, Timothy Sikes, and Devey South, have been named Highway Angels
TCA bestows scholarships on Schilli, Tuttle
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has endowed three new scholarships in the name of two former chairmen. Two scholarships are in honor of the late
Make plans to attend Truckload 2022: Las Vegas
The Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) annual convention, Truckload 2022: Las Vegas, is returning to the Wynn March 19-22, 2022. Don’t miss the opportunity to join
TCA Truckload Profitability Program launching new group
Calling all asset-based freight brokerage companies! The TCA Profitability Program (TPP) is launching a new best practice group — TC-13. Ready to better utilize your
On the horizon
As the world launches into 2022, there are two major changes on the horizon that will impact the trucking industry. In February 2022, the Federal
Making Safety Happen cohort set for January 13
Because of popular demand, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and DriverReach are proud to announce the fourth cohort for the Making Safety Happen program. Don’t
Two drivers who died while helping others earn posthumous Highway Angel wings
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Two truck drivers who were killed while helping at the scene of an accident on Interstate 81 in West Virginia have posthumously
Truckload Authority November/December 2021 – Digital Edition
Truckload Authority November/December 2021 Digital Edition: Golden Boy: Ryan Murphy, son of Landstar exec, makes Olympic dreams come true. Also in this edition: Congressional Gridlock | Wise Investment | Touching Trucking
Parade honors NTDAW, anniversary of 9/11
To kick off National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW), while also commemorating the 20th anniversary of 9/11, a parade — America Rolls Strong — was
National Transportation Safety Board chief says focus on road safety must shift to entire system
The new chairman of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) wants governments and businesses to change the way they look at highway safety by
Bison, FTC earn top fleet safety awards
The Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) 2021 Annual Convention — Truckload 2021: Las Vegas — concluded with the presentation of the 2020 Fleet Safety Award Grand
TCA Highway Angels | November-December
Professional truck drivers Addis Tekelu and Jesse Davis have been named Highway Angels by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) for their acts of heroism while on
NHTSA estimates first quarter fatalities up over 2020
According to an early estimate of motor vehicle traffic fatalities for the first quarter of 2021, released in September by the National Highway Traffic Safety