Small Carrier University

Join TCA for a 12-month program designed to educate small carriers in the areas of Operations, Maintenance, Safety Performance, and more.

There are four components to the SCU:

  • In person discussions: there will be 5 virtual meetings held every 6 weeks which will be led by a truckload profitability consultant. Additionally, the consultant will continue conversation and guidance between sessions.
  • Online educational modules: Over 40 hours of content will be located in the TCA learning center and can be access by enrollees at any time and pace.
  • Annual Conference: there will be a special SCU breakout session at TCA’s annual convention. Enrollees will be exposed to instruction, discussion, and business analysis designed to achieve optimal performance.
  • Free enrollment into the Online Leadership Series (online and virtual, live events), a $375/person benefit.
Eligibility and Class Make-up:
  • Eligible Carriers – Less than 99 total power units across all modes. Enrolling companies will receive five (5) educational seats.
  • Class Structure – Each cohort will be made up of mixed haul modes and not to exceed 15 carriers.
Student commitment:

In order to successfully complete the program, students must finish the online modules and attend no less than three (3) virtual 90-minute sessions.

Virtual Class sessions are scheduled for:

  • Wednesday, April 2, 2025
  • Wednesday, June 4, 2025
  • Wednesday, August 6, 2025
  • Wednesday, October 1, 2025
  • Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Fee for the program:

Monthly Enrollment Fee: $479 per month for 5 seats for 12 months. This fee includes access to all virtual events, online course, and any additional resources provided to enrollees (only a $1,149/employee investment). Pay the full year and receive a $400 discount.

Testimonials

“We recently participated in TCA’s Small Carrier University, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. The program was incredibly informative, covering a wide range of topics essential for all small carriers. Our instructor was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. She made complex subjects easy to understand. We learned a lot about industry best practices and effective business strategies. This experience was invaluable. It provided us with valuable tools and insights needed to help succeed. If you’re looking to enhance your knowledge and skills, TCA’s Small Carrier University is the place to be.” – Gregg Ryan, President, Crawford Trucking

“The TCA Small Carrier University has been instrumental in driving success for Stokes Trucking. We gained valuable insights into industry best practices, regulatory compliance, and cost management strategies through peer networking opportunities. The program equipped our team with innovative solutions to address recruitment and retention challenges while improving operational efficiency. The community of like-minded carriers provided a platform to exchange ideas and tackle common challenges. TCA’s Small Carrier University has empowered us to strengthen our business foundation and enhance profitability.” – Mark Lawver, General Manager, Stokes Trucking

Questions?

Contact Amanda Pearson at apearson@truckload.org or Elizabeth Nicholson at enicholson@truckload.org.

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