Alexandria, Virginia: 

Throughout this unprecedented time, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has made it a priority to provide our members with valuable resources.

In addition to daily briefings and our COVID-19 resources page, TCA hosted numerous timely webinars about truckload-specific topics relating to the current pandemic.

Financial Navigation in Uncertain Times

The March 27 webinar featured expert speakers from the TCA Profitability Program (TPP) and KSM Transportation Advisors who shared financial best practices and strategies to build a strong contingency plan for your carrier during these uncertain times. View recording here.

Managing Operations During Uncertain Times

The April 3 webinar featured key updates about how to protect trucking operations, recruiting professional truck drivers, contingency strategies, and more during COVID-19. Industry experts weighted in from TCA; TPP; and KSM Transportation Advisors. View recording here.

Leadership During Times of Crisis

The April 10 webinar featured expert speakers from the TCA Profitability Program (TPP) and The John Maxwell Team. The speakers discussed how to recognize effective leadership strategies in times of crisis; identify and define what is meant by “crisis”; strategies to maneuver through times of difficulty and adversity; and successful thinking habits to apply during any crisis. View recording here.

Maintenance Procedures in Uncertain Times

The April 17 webinar featured industry professionals from the TCA Profitability Program (TPP) and Decisiv, Inc., Prime, Inc. and Bison Transport. The speakers shared strategies to utilize for on-road repair, procedures to ensure driver safety, and protocols for tractor sanitation during COVID-19. View recording here.

Managing Independent Contractors in Uncertain Times

The April 24 webinar featured industry professionals from TCA Profitability Program’s (TPP) Chris Henry, ATBS’ Todd Amen, and Scopelitis, Garvin, Light Hanson & Feary P.C.’s Greg Feary who shared the biggest opportunities in the CARES Act for owner operators. View recording here.

Perfecting the New Normal: Building a Solid IT Infrastructure and Social Media Strategy

The May 1 webinar featured industry professionals from TCA Profitability Program’s (TPP) Jack Porter, Bison Transport’s Mike Ludwick, Roehl Transport’s John Paape, and Digital & Social Marketing Consultant Jessica Columbo who shared IT and social media do’s and don’ts to consider during this uncertain time. View recording here.

Leadership’s Role in the New Freight Normal

The May 15 webinar featured TCA Profitability Program’s (TPP) Jack Porter and Jetco Express CEO and Thought Leader Brian Fielkow discussing strategies for re-energizing your workforce and leading staff through the COVID-19 crisis. View recording here.

Predictive Index Talent Optimization

The May 29 webinar featured TCA Profitability Program’s (TPP) Jack Porter, Stay Metrics’ CEO Tim Hindes, and The Predictive Index’s Adam Vassar and Mike Wells discussing how the use of talent optimization best practices and behavioral science can unlock employee potential to support companies in stabilizing their workforce during these challenging times. View recording here.

How & Where to Build Business Value During Tough Economic Times

The June 5 webinar featured TCA Profitability Program’s (TPP) Shepard Dunn, The Tenney Group’s Spencer Tenney and Eric LeMarbre discussing six best practices for building and protecting business value. View recording here.

Cyber & Fraud Securities for Today’s Climate

The June 12 webinar featured  TCA Profitability Program (TPP) Program Manager Chris Henry, and 30-year veteran of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Scott Augenbaum, shared ways to protect your business from cyber criminals. View the recording here.

Driver Retention: Living Through the Highs and Lows

The July 16 webinar featured SMC³ Vice President of Cost Systems Bill Shults presenting their accounting methods to determine the profitability of individual loads.  Bill was joined by Averitt Express’s Director of Pricing Mike Sanders, who shared how their truckload operation makes use of these cost results. View the recording here.

Dealing with Balance and Empty Miles in Freight Profitability Analysis

The June 26 webinar featured TCA Profitability Program (TPP) Retention Coach Ray Haight as he facilitated a dynamic conversation with JLE Industries CEO Evan Pohaski and Steve’s Livestock Transport CEO Bill Rempel. The two shared how they reduced driver turnover. View the recording here.

For questions, contact TCA’s Jim Schoonover at jschoonover@truckload.org or by calling (703) 838-1950.

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