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Newsby David CullenJuly 10, 2019

Speed-Limiter Bill Garners Support of Trucking Groups

Solid support is growing from trucking lobbies in favor of a new bipartisan Senate bill that would require all new Class 7 and Class 8 trucks to be equipped with speed-limiting devices set to a maximum speed of 65 mph.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJuly 3, 2019

Dealing With the Dark Side of Social Media

Many executives fear social media because of the damage an irate poster can inflict. But if handled properly, even bad posts can be a good thing for your fleet. (Part of a three-part series on how fleets can use Facebook to recruit and retain drivers.)

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2019

TCA Seeks Volunteers to Haul Replica Vietnam Memorial

The Truckload Carriers Association has partnered with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund to ask drivers for help in hauling a mobile replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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Newsby David CullenMarch 13, 2019

FMCSA Chief Says ELD Data May Shape Agency’s HOS Changes

Data from ELD-compliant operators is already informing the FMCSA's plan to propose changes to the hours-of-service rule, stated agency chief Ray Martinez in his upbeat address to members of the Truckload Carriers Association.

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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2019

Nussbaum, Prime Named Best Overall in TCA’s Best Fleets to Drive For

Nussbaum Transportation and Prime Inc., were named the Best Overall Fleet in their respective categories in the Truckload Carriers Associations’ 2019 Best Fleets to Drive For Contest.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2019

TCA, CarriersEdge Reveal 2019 ‘Best Fleets to Drive For’

Noting that the winners were selected from a record number of nominees and finalists, the Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge have announced their 2019 Best Fleets to Drive For.

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Passing Zoneby David CullenDecember 21, 2018

Keep Your Eye on Trucking’s Moneyball

Thoughts on how ELD data may help reshape HOS and what else trucking may see next year, per the crystal ball of TCA's resident sage. Blog commentary by Executive Editor David Cullen

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Articlesby StaffDecember 12, 2018

TCA's Best Fleets Honorees: Building a Driver-Centric Culture

Representatives from three of the TCA's Best Fleets to Drive For share strategies on achieving low turnover through building a driver-centric culture.

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NewsMarch 27, 2018

Bison Transport, Central Oregon Truck Company Win TCA Best Fleets to Drive For

Central Oregon Truck Company and Bison Transport have been named the overall winners of the annual 2018 Best Fleets to Drive For contest, put on by the Truckload Carriers Association and its partner CarriersEdge.

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Articlesby David CullenMarch 27, 2018

FMCSA Chief: Agency ‘Open to Ideas’ on Improving Safety

Federal Motor Carrier Safety administrator Raymond Martinez spoke at the TCA annual convention saying right off the bat that the FMCSA does not have a monopoly on safety and explained that the agency he’s helmed for just shy of a month “needs to remain open to ideas other may have” on how to improve highway safety.

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