The Safety & Security Division Committee is responsible for developing TCA's Safety & Security Meeting, an on-site event that takes place each Summer. Committee members craft the schedule, determine educational workshops, and Safety in the Round discussion topics.

The Advocacy Advisory Committee optimizes TCA’s limited staff and financial resources to set clear legislative and regulatory priorities based on whether an issue improves safety, improves the driver job, the overall economic impact, and the likelihood of passage.

Staff Liaison: David Heller

The Highway Policy Committee is responsible for developing TCA policies and solutions relating to issues affecting the efficient movement of commercial vehicles on the highways. Issues handled by the Committee include (but are not limited to) size and weight; National Highway System; Intelligent Vehicle Highway Systems; intermodal; environmental; international and cross-border; highway vehicle taxes, fees and registrations; and toll roads. At the discretion of TCA's chairman, in some instances this Committee will share responsibility for addressing issues with the Regulatory Policy Committee.

Staff Liaison: David Heller

The Independent Contractor Practices Policy Committee is responsible for developing TCA policy and solutions involving issues relating to independent contractor drivers. Issues handled by the Committee include (but are not limited to) employment classification issues, workers compensation, tax matters, and carrier leasing issues.

Staff Liaison: David Heller

The Recruitment & Retention Human Resources Committee is responsible for developing TCA policies and solutions relating to driver recruitment and retention, and human resources and labor issues. Issues handled by the Committee include (but are not limited to) wage and hour; OSHA; workers compensation; and unemployment compensation.

Staff Liaison: Jim Schoonover

The Regulatory Policy Committee is responsible for developing TCA's policies and solutions relating to federal and state legislation and regulations. Issues handled by the Committee include (but are not limited to) regulatory reform; motor carrier safety; non-highway taxes; meal deductibility; vehicle maintenance and engineering; environmental; international and cross-border. At the discretion of TCA's chairman, in some instances this committee will share responsibility for addressing issues with the Highway Policy Committee.

Staff Liaison: David Heller

The Bylaws Committee attends to the governing rules of the Association, and convenes as necessary to consider proposed amendments to the bylaws.

Staff Liaison: Jim Ward

The Communications & Image Committee oversees TCA's programs and communications aimed at enhancing the industry's public image. The committee provides guidance and assistance for the Driver of the Year Contests, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund's The Wall That Heals, and partners with Wreaths Across America for an annual driver appreciation dinner. The committee also develops TCA programs and activities aimed at the utilization of TCA's Highway Angel program to improve driver retention.

Staff Liaison: Marli Hall

The Membership Committee has oversight responsibility for TCA's membership development and retention programs and activities.

Staff Liaison: Zander Gambill

The Nominating Committee is responsible for putting together the annual slate of nominations for TCA's officers, board and executive committee.

Staff Liaison: Jim Ward

The TCA Scholarship Fund Trustees oversee a successful scholarship program that has been helping students with connections to the truckload industry reach their dreams since 1973. Among other roles, the Trustees judge the nearly 150 student applications to award up to $6,250 per year, per full-time college student.

Staff Liaison: Marli Hall

The TCA Profitability Program provides truckload carriers with a results-oriented forum for sharing best practices and processes that will aid them in reducing costs and improving efficiencies.