January 13, 2026
Alexandria, VA:

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is pleased to announce the selection of eighteen emerging transportation leaders for the 2026 TCA Elevate Young Leadership Program. Built to cultivate the next generation of industry leadership, Elevate provides participants with meaningful opportunities to build industry knowledge, strengthen leadership skills, and form lasting connections with peers and industry mentors.

Interest in the Elevate program continues to grow each year, with a strong and competitive pool of applicants representing all segments of the trucking industry. “Elevate has quickly become an important platform for developing and connecting the next generation of trucking leaders,” said TCA Vice President Zander Gambill. “The program continues to grow in both reach and impact, offering participants valuable access to industry insights, leadership development, and peer-to-peer connections that support long-term career success.”

The Class of 2026 is composed of professionals from TCA carrier and associate member companies and will be formally introduced at TCA’s Annual Convention, held February 28–March 3 in Orlando, Florida.

The TCA Elevate Young Leadership Program includes a mix of in-person meetings, assigned projects, educational programming, and virtual sessions throughout 2026.

Thank you to program sponsors Tenstreet and Drivers Legal Plan.

Questions about the program or opportunities to engage? Contact Erica Bledsoe at (571) 444-0314 or [email protected].