Lana Batts honored with Past Chairmen’s Award
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has honored longtime trucking industry professional Lana Batts with its prestigious Past Chairmen’s Award. Batts has amassed more than 30
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TCA Company Driver of the Year: Betty Aragon drew up the perfect plan for capping off 44 years on the road
Betty Aragon couldn’t have drawn it up any better. On September 28, the New Mexico-based driver was named the Truckload Carriers Association’s 2020 Company Driver
TCA Owner-Operator of the Year: Bryan Smith employs perseverance, knowledge to succeed in trucking
Perseverance is an important quality for any business owner, especially when dealing with the unique challenges of the trucking industry. Perseverance certainly helped owner-operator Bryan
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We’ve all probably seen those old-fashioned photos of newsboys, wearing short-billed caps and standing on the street corner during a time when newspapers were the
Push for zero-emission trucks in the works
Company officials with fleets of trucks are urging governors across the country to embrace a rule meant to speed up the adoption of zero-emission trucks
HOS violations account for almost half of out-of-service orders during International Roadcheck
More than 40,000 commercial motor vehicle (CMV) inspections were conducted in May for International Roadcheck, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual high-volume, high-visibility inspection
31 companies recognized for long-standing commitment, contributions to TCA
During the September 26 Board of Directors meeting at the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) Truckload 2021: Las Vegas convention, 31 member companies were recognized for
Wise investment: When spec’ing a trailer, it’s best to consider various options
Carriers typically carefully spec the trucks they purchase in order to obtain enough power to meet customer needs while conserving as much fuel and operating
Cargo Transporters, outlet center honored for contributions to Capitol Christmas Tree initiative
Cargo Transporters, Inc., of Claremont, North Carolina, and Asheville Outlets of Asheville, North Carolina, were recognized for their contributions to the 2020 U.S. Capitol Christmas
Industry pros gain new insights, awards presented at 2021 Safety & Security Meeting
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) hosted its annual Safety & Security Meeting June 6-8 in St. Louis. More than 250 truckload safety professionals gathered in
In-person Refrigerated Meeting offers education, networking opportunities
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
Carrier Profile: Those Who Deliver | Witte Bros. Exchange
If there’s anything the folks at Witte Bros. Exchange understand, it’s the importance of keeping grocery stores stocked. CEO Brent Witte often quotes the Troy,
TCA unveils #Truckload Strong initiative
Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), the only trade association whose sole focus is the truckload segment of the motor carrier industry, announced in late July that
Capitol Recap: A review of important news out of the nation’s capital | July-August 2021
CALIFORNIA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION APPEALS AB5 RULING TO U.S. SUPREME COURT The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has granted the California Trucking Association’s
Highway Angels | September-October
Professional truck drivers Paul Annen, Trinidad Arebalo, Ray Dooley, Logan Hughes, and Robert Thompson have been named Highway Angels by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA)
Points of view: Two members of the House of Representatives — one Republican, one Democrat — answer questions about issues of interest to trucking
To some degree, members of Congress serve as gatekeepers to a safe and successful trucking industry. They establish laws that create executive branch departments —
An amazing role
Jim Ward is halfway through his term as chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), and he’s having the time of his life. Just listen
Reducing fuel costs: Aftermarket aero products finding wider acceptance in trucking
It’s no secret that trucking gets a lot of attention for its use of petroleum and production of greenhouse gases. Cleaner-burning fuels, exhaust aftertreatments, and
FMCSA advisory committee discusses both ends of driver spectrum
The Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) — created in 2006 — is charged with providing advice
Trucking Cares: Play-Doh drive to benefit Dallas hospital
Good ideas seem to always survive the test of time, even in the midst of a pandemic. While planning for the 2019 McLeod Software Users