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Uninformed staff a weak link in cybersecurity

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Connected objects are increasingly becoming a part of our business, our vehicles, and our lives, and with that comes an increased potential to be hacked. Whether an…

Bison wins TCA Fleet Safety Award for eighth straight year

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – For the eighth consecutive year, Bison Transport has been named the grand prize winner in the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) annual Fleet Safety Awards. The awards honor…

Driver of the Year winners revealed at TCA convention

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The winners of the coveted Driver of the Year contest were revealed during the 80th annual Truckload Carriers Association’s convention. Stephen Richardson (center) wins Driver of the…

The keys to a successful acquisition

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Mergers and acquisitions are a key part of trucking. It seems that almost every day one carrier is buying another, whether it’s to decrease competition, own more…

Dan Doran named new TCA chairman

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Dan Doran, president of Doran Logistics, has been elected the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) chairman for the 2018-19 term. Dan Doran The new appointment was celebrated at…

Best February ever for trailer orders

COLUMBUS, Ind. – February trailer orders were the strongest ever for that month, according to data from ACT Research. “Dry vans and reefers were off sequentially; flatbeds had the best…

ELDs a hot topic at Mid-America

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Mandated electronic logging devices were a hot topic on the floor of the Mid-America Trucking Show this year. Equipment editor Jim Park offers a wrap-up of Friday’s…

‘Safety is not a department, it’s a way of life’

KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- A good record on safety is no accident. It takes a combination of commitment, planning, and action. That was a central theme during a Truckload Carriers Association presentation

U.S. moves closer to tougher driver training standards

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Entry-level truck drivers in the U.S. will face newly mandated training requirements as of Feb. 7, 2020. But the new training standards set out by the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will not define the minimum number of in-class or in-cab training hours, as previously advocated for...

Get real — and retain your drivers

KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- Basic marketing sense says you should sell your positives, but when it comes to selling your fleet to potential drivers, overselling may be causing higher turnover. Industry experts talking driver retention and feedback at the 2018 Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) convention say broken promises lead to higher driver turnover, with a large number of drivers walking out the door before they’ve been employed a full six months.

Nine traits top-performing carriers share

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – In trucking, it’s easy to point out the top performing carriers. They win awards every chance they get, they don’t have any turnover, and their drivers are,…

Talbert names Canadian sales manager

Gardonyi BURLINGTON, Ont. – Talbert Manufacturing has named Steve Gardonyi as Canadian sales manager, in a role that will have him helping Canadian dealers with Talbert trailer sales, marketing, and…

Bison wins Best Fleets contest for third consecutive year

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – For the third year in a row, Bison Transport has been named the best overall large carrier in the Best Fleets To Drive For program. The Best…

Clifton Parker wins TCA’s Past Chairmen’s Award

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – G&P Trucking’s Clifton Parker has won the Truckload Carriers Association’s Past Chairmen’s Award. The award was presented at the TCA’s 80th annual convention in Kissimmee, Fla. It…

Canadian driver wins Highway Angel Award

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – A driver for Challenger Motor Freight has received the 2017 Truckload Carriers Association’s Highway Angel of the Year Award. (L-R) EpicVue’s Lance Platt, Challenger’s John Weston, and…