TCA Online Leadership Series
The Online Leadership Series is a hybrid program consisting of an online course and live, virtual programming geared towards current and aspiring trucking professionals.
Each session is carefully crafted to cover topics essentials for effective leadership and led by seasoned experts with extensive experience in diverse industries who bring a wealth of knowledge, insights, and practical strategies to approach everyday business challenges.
The live, virtual programming will begin in April 2025 and offer 6 1-hour webinars on the following topics:
April 22, 2025
1st Webinar in the 2025 TCA Online Leadership Series
Discover how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the trucking landscape. Daniel Powell from Optimal Dynamics will explore the positive impacts of AI on fleet management and supply chain optimization, revealing how these technologies can drive significant improvements in your operations.
Questions answered:
- What is AI and how can it positively affect the trucking industry?
- Can AI help with fleet Management?
- How can AI guide supply chain optimization?
Speaker:
Daniel Powell
Co-founder & CEO
Optimal Dynamics
May 27, 2025
2nd Webinar in the 2025 TCA Online Leadership Series
Is your fleet vulnerable to predatory towing practices? Alix Miller of the Florida Trucking Association will provide valuable insights into negotiating rates and navigating state-specific regulations, empowering you to take control and protect your business from unfair towing practices.
During this webinar, attendees will:
- Understand the history and trends of predatory towing across the country.
- Learn about common predatory tactics and recent legislation.
- Get tips on what your company can do to protect itself.
- Learn how you can get involved in your state to support fair business practices.
Speaker:
Alix Miller
President & CEO
Florida Trucking Association
June 10, 2025
3rd Webinar in the 2025 TCA Online Leadership Series
Cyberattacks—including ransomware—continue to rise across the trucking industry, placing significant operational and financial strain on carriers of all sizes. For C-level executives, the risk is more than just IT—it’s business continuity, brand reputation, and the bottom line.
In this Truckload Carriers Association webinar, National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™‘s Ben Wilkens—an industry practitioner with experience in fleet operations, IT infrastructure, and cybersecurity leadership—discusses the Roadmap to Resilience: a series of cybersecurity guidebooks designed specifically for trucking companies. These resources provide actionable strategies tailored to organizational roles—from leadership to drivers—helping fleets proactively defend against threats.
Attendees will gain insights on how to safeguard their businesses, reduce vulnerability, and implement practical, scalable cybersecurity practices that strengthen their fleet’s resilience in today’s digital landscape.
Key takeaways:
- Gain insights on how to safeguard your business
- Reduce vulnerability for a cyber-attack
- Implement practical, scalable cybersecurity practices
Speaker:
Ben Wilkens, CISSP, CCSP, CISM
Cybersecurity Principal Engineer
National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA)
July 22, 2025
4th Webinar in the 2025 TCA Online Leadership Series
This session, presented by Jack Van Steenburg formerly with the FMSCA, will provide a clear understanding of current FMCSA regulations, the new regulation process, and what’s on the horizon. Learn how to maintain compliance and address common challenges faced by trucking companies.
Questions answered:
- How are regulations created and managed at the FMCSA?
- What are the key compliance differences between large and small fleets?
- How do companies stay compliant and what are common challenges?
Speaker:
Jack Van Steenburg
Former Chief Safety Officer
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
August 21, 2025
5th Webinar in the 2025 TCA Online Leadership Series
Explore the latest trends and technologies in green trucking. Dan Porterfield with Covenant Logistics will delve into EPA’s GHG3 regulations and discuss effective equipment strategies for building a more environmentally responsible and efficient fleet.
Questions answered:
- What are EPAs GHG3 regulations?
- What are necessary equipment considerations when trying to improve emissions?
Speaker:
Dan Porterfield
Senior Vice President, Maintenance & Equipment Control
Covenant Logistics
September 16, 2025
6th Webinar in the 2025 TCA Online Leadership Series
Don’t leave legal compliance to chance. Gregory M. Feary and Prasad Sharma of Scopelitis Garvin Light Hanson & Feary will provide trucking CEOs with the knowledge and tools they need to operate legally, mitigate risk, and foster a culture of safety within their organizations.
Speakers:
Prasad Sharma, Esq.
Partner
Scopelitis, Garvin, Light Hanson & Feary P.C.
Greg Feary, Esq.
Managing Partner
Scopelitis, Garvin, Light Hanson & Feary P.C.
September 23, 2025
Final Webinar in the 2025 TCA Online Leadership Series
As emerging leaders in trucking, you’re continually challenged to achieve more with fewer resources. How do you transform your team’s productivity without sacrificing quality?
In this engaging session, we will present a live case study on how Robotic Process Automation (RPA) can be leveraged to eliminate repetitive tasks and keystrokes by as much as 95% while improving accuracy. You’ll discover practical examples of how this benefits billing, accounting, and administrative functions, but also dramatically boosts employee satisfaction by allowing your team to focus on more meaningful, strategic activities.
Hear directly from Hogan Transport, who will share personal experiences on implementing RPA from successes, lessons learned and practical tips on leveraging this technology to empower your team.
Key Takeaways:
- What is RPA and how is it shaping today’s workforce and driving employee engagement.
- Why efficiency through reducing administrative tasks is so valuable
- Best practices and practical examples of RPA from Hogan Transport
- Beyond efficiency: How RPA empowers employees
- How to introduce RPA into your organization
Speakers:
- Larry Kerr, CEO, EBE Technologies
- Ned Kriegshauser, Director of IT Business Support, Hogan Services
The online course, which learners can complete at their own pace, contains recordings and additional resources from our inaugural series including:
- Technology from the C-Suite
- Supply chain analytics: strategic insights
- Creating a culture of safety
- Essential trucking & logistics legal considerations
Thanks to EBE – their sponsorship provides TCA members free enrollment to the online course and/or registration to live webinar sessions!
Learners have the option to chose the learning path that works best for them.
Learners will receive a link to the recorded live content if unable to attend.
Products are purchased through the TCA Learning Center Catalog
Founded in 1973, EBE has evolved as the leading provider of Financial Automation and Driver Lifecycle management, utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
Through integration with a carrier’s back-office and safety systems, processes are configured to automate repetitive tasks, update data across disparate systems, and provide a single place to manage all your financial transactions and Driver Lifecycle tasks.
EBE’s solution will reduce data entry, measure productivity, and provide scorecards for driver and non-driver team members. EBE’s clients have increased data accuracy and increased productivity by over 50 percent across their enterprise.