Truckload Carriers Association News Updates

Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

House Committee Eyes Major Parking Fixes for Truck Drivers

Members of the panel, tucked within the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, displayed bipartisan support for issues that matter to trucking during the March 26 session.

March 27, 2025
Business, Logistics

Trucking Market Shows Signs of Recovery After Long Downturn

Trucking is emerging from a difficult period, and the headwinds that have plagued the industry are beginning to weaken as freight volumes improve and capacity leaves the market.

March 21, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Shifting Tariff Policies, Uncertainty Keep Carriers on Edge

Tariffs have the potential to impact trucking capacity, freight lanes, and new and used equipment costs, and uncertainty over what will happen is introducing new challenges for trucking.

March 20, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

In 2025, Will Trump Administration Be a Friend of Trucking?

In June, ATA President Chris Spear met with then-presidential candidate Donald Trump to gain insight into what the trucking industry might expect should Trump win a second term.

January 2, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

TCA Urges Lawmakers to Address Truck Parking Shortage

The group’s sixth annual “Call on Washington” this September featured visits with lawmakers, their federal legislative staff and industry experts.

September 18, 2024
Business, Equipment, Safety

TCA Names 2024 Professional Drivers of the Year

INDIANAPOLIS — It’s not by chance that four award-winning truck drivers get home safely every night after spending a demanding day on the road. It’s by design, they said during a panel discussion.

June 7, 2024
Business, Safety

Trucking Fleets Urged to Be Proactive in Litigation

INDIANAPOLIS — When a trucking company anticipates or is involved in serious accident litigation, C-suite executives might want to remember one thing: Your company lives in a glass house.

June 6, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Truckers Urged to Get Vocal on Regulatory Challenges

INDIANAPOLIS — Motor carriers are making strides in influencing the regulatory future of the industry, but must remain vocal to address challenges they face, according to TCA's David Heller.

June 6, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Trucking Attorneys Need to Get Aggressive, Expert Says

INDIANAPOLIS — Litigation psychologist Bill Kanasky has words of advice for truckers and their attorneys facing potential nuclear verdicts: Get in the game early and get more aggressive.

June 4, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety

Trucking Leaders Discuss Impact of Safety Culture on Operations

INDIANAPOLIS —Trucking and insurance executives at a TCA session offered advice on how leaders can adopt technologies and impact their companies’ safety culture from the executive suite.

June 4, 2024