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PRESIDENT’S PURVIEW
Definition of Success by John Lyboldt | 3
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Midterm Election Turmoil | 6
Senate Toss-Ups | 10
Capitol Recap | 12
TRACKING THE TRENDS
Staying Power | 16
Plugging Electric Trucks | 20
Don’t Lean on Me | 22
A CHAT WITH THE CHAIRMAN
Halftime with Dan Doran | 26
MEMBER MAILROOM
SPONSORED BY MCLEOD SOFTWARE
Educational Opportunities | 32
TALKING TCA
Safety Recap | 33
Inside Out with Kathryn Sanner | 34
Carrier Profile with Best Logistics Group | 38
Reefer Recap | 40
Small Talk | 42
Important Dates to Remember | 46
REACHING TRUCKING’S
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