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A QUICK LOOK AT IMPORTANT TCA NEWS
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A QUICK LOOK AT
IMPORTANT TCA NEWS
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PAUL HOPSON
STEVE MARCY
passengers. Another motorist stopped to help and began to gather
blankets to warm them.
The van had bounced off the trailer and was now sitting at a
45-degree angle to the truck. The right front corner post of the van
was damaged and the passenger door was jammed. The windshield
and right window were shattered. The driver was disoriented and
extremely upset at the truck driver for causing the accident. Marcy
distracted him by urging him to call 911 for an ambulance. He then
worked to squeeze into the wreckage to check on the passenger.
“They hit hard,” said Marcy. “The passenger was knocked unconscious
and was slumped to the left over the console and bleeding
from her head and mouth.” As the woman regained consciousness
she asked what had happened and said her back was hurting.
“She was slumped over in a crooked position out of her seat with
her seatbelt on,” recalled Marcy. He carefully helped her to sit upright
and then held her in place, assuring her help was on the way. He
stayed with her, talking to her and offering her comfort until EMTs
arrived approximately 27 minutes later. Marcy says he’s come across
many accidents in the 18 years he has driven for ABF and is happy he
was able to help that day.
TCA Profitability Program Growing
Because of participant demand, the Truckload Carriers Association’s
Profitability Program (TPP) has formed two new best-practice
groups focusing on flatbed and refrigerated carriers.
“The TPP is designed to provide participants
with the tools, data, and trusted peer
groups to put them on the right path to
continuous improvement,” said TCA President
John Lyboldt.
He cited several improvements that
members participating in TPP have already
implemented from their involvement with
the program:
• Reduced average maintenance cost per mile from $0.34 to $0.19
in nine months;
• Improved gross margin by 43% (rolling six-month average);
• Reduced health insurance expense, without modifying plan design,
by $210,000 annually;
• Established a secure asset-protection strategy using a proven
strategy described by a fellow group member;
• Implemented collision-mitigation technology, which contributed
to an 80% reduction in accident losses over a 24-month period, based
on the suggestions of a fellow group member; and
• Established a driver scorecard and retention strategy which
reduced turnover from 110% to 43% in 12 months, resulting in an
estimated $290,000 savings.
Also:
• 61% of 2019 TCA’s Best Fleets to Drive For winners are TPP Best
Practice Group members; and
• 72% of 2019 TCA’s Fleet Safety Award winners are TPP Best
Practice Group members.
For more information, to refer a colleague, or to book a demo, contact
TPP Profitability Consultant Shepard Dunn at shepard@tcain
gauge.com or visit tcaingauge.com.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s Tim Tetz, fourth from right, presents
a token of appreciation to TCA Chairman Josh Kaburick recognizing
carriers that transported the VVMF’s The Wall That Heals
through the United States in 2019.
Carriers Recognized for Efforts
During Truckload 2020: Orlando, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Fund (VVMF) recognized Truckload Carriers Association members
who volunteered their time and equipment to haul The Wall That Heals
in 2019. The presentation was made by VVMF’s Director of Outreach
Tim Tetz.
“Today we recognize a five-year partnership with the Truckload
Carriers Association providing transportation needs for The Wall
That Heals,” said Tetz. “Through the efforts of its members, The Wall
traveled over 19,000 miles and was visited by more than 300,000
in 34 communities in 2019. In bringing our heroes and our veterans
home, together we honor and remember all those who served and
sacrificed in Vietnam.”
The following TCA-member companies were recognized in
Kissimmee, Florida:
• Baylor Trucking, Inc., of Milan, Indiana;
• Christenson Transportation, Inc., of Strafford, Missouri;
• Dart Transit Co., of Eagan, Minnesota;
• Diamond Transportation System, Inc., of Racine, Wisconsin;
• Halvor Lines, Inc., of Superior, Wisconsin;
• Hirschbach Motor Lines, Inc., of Dubuque, Iowa;
• Hoekstra Transportation, LLC, of Kankakee, Illinois;
• Jrayl Transport, Inc., of Akron, Ohio;
• Quality Transport Co., of Freeport, Illinois;
• Regency Transportation, Inc., of Franklin, Massachusetts;
• Sharp Transportation, Inc., of Logan, Utah;
• Western Dairy Transport of Cabool, Missouri; and
• Wilson Logistics of Springfield, Missouri.
Since 2015, TCA and VVMF have partnered to bring The Wall That
Heals to communities across America. The exhibit is hauled in a
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