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MAKING SAFETY HAPPEN COHORT SET FOR JANUARY 13 Because of popular demand, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and DriverReach are proud to announce the fourth cohort for the Making Safety Happen program. Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in a forum and have an open dialogue with like-minded safety professionals. This exclusive TCA-member benefit provides expert-led instruction by industry safety expert Brian Fielkow with Jetco Delivery, a multi-year Best Fleets to Drive For Top 20 winner. This robust program features: • Six self-paced online courses. • Instructor-led VIP workshops. • How-to guides, informative videos, a toolkit, and discussion guides to help you down your path to achieving safety excellence. • An invitation to Trucking in the Round Hot Topic Sessions being held during Truckload 2022: Las Vegas. This offering has also been approved to qualify for 2.75 points toward your North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI) certification renewal. “I recently received my designation for Director of Safety though NATMI, in the spring,” shared Steve’s Livestock Transport Safety and Compliance Manager Heather Lischynski. “I had been reading Brian’s book, ‘Leading People Safely,’ the fall prior. “When I saw the course option come up through TCA, I knew it would be a good fit for myself, and the course has not disappointed,” she continued. “The group size is just right, allowing for optimal participation. The group discussion and sharing are great, and I’ve already made new connections with the other members of the group.” Vita Plus Corporation’s General Manager Jeff Winkler agrees. “Making Safety Happen was a course that was very much geared to ‘getting things done’ and not just discussing theoretical ideas,” he said. “The presentations were well thought out, and the toolbox materials are great additions to use with our team during our safety discussions.” Are you ready to register your team and build your bottom line with safety excellence? TCA members can access all benefits for only $850 — a savings of nearly $1,200. Sign up today by emailing TCA@truckload. org and join us for these workshops: • Safety Values vs. Safety Priorities: Identifying Your Safety Gaps Thursday, January 13, from 1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time • Eliminating Your Safety Dysfunctions Thursday, February 3, from 1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time • Engaging Employees in Your Safety Mission Thursday, March 3, from 1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time • Creating Accountabilities for Safe Behaviors Thursday, April 7, from 1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time • Eliminating Shortcuts & Creating a Process that Your Team Understands Thursday, May 5, from 1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time • Identifying the Right Metrics to Assess Safety Performance Thursday, June 2, from 1-2:30 p.m. Eastern time TCA BESTOWS SCHOLARSHIPS ON SCHILLI, TUTTLE The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has endowed three new scholarships in the name of two former chairmen. Two scholarships are in honor of the late Thomas R. Schilli, and one is in honor of Keith Tuttle. TCA President John Lyboldt made the announcement during the Board of Directors meeting at Truckload 2021: Les Vegas in September. “The scholarships, part of the larger Past Chairmen’s Fund Scholarship initiative, have been endowed through generous donations to honor the distinguished careers of two long-standing pillars of our industry and association,” said Lyboldt. In order for a TCA Past Chairman to have a fully endowed scholarship in their name, their Past Chairmen’s Fund is required to receive $50,000 in donations. Schilli served as chairman of the board from 1988-1989, during which time he was one of the most vocal supporters of a Scholarship Fund promoting the future of the trucking industry. This type of innovative, people-first thinking carried over into all aspects of his 50-plus year career and enabled him to transform Schilli Motor Lines, Inc. — a company his father founded in the early 1960s with six tractors — into an influential transportation empire with companies including Schilli Transportation Services, Inc.; Schilli Leasing; Schilli Specialized; and Schilli Distribution. In addition to serving as TCA’s chairman, Schilli held leadership positions within the Indiana Motor Truck Association, the Indiana Carrier Advisory Board, and the American Trucking Associations. He was also deeply invested in charitable organizations around his hometown of St. Louis, establishing the Thomas R. Schilli Foundation to promote education and provide funds for community members to pursue higher education and equip them with valuable skills. Receiving the two inaugural Thomas R. Schilli Scholarships, each in the amount of $3,250, are Grace Hensley and Jacob Hammond. Tuttle served as chairman of the TCA board from 2015-2016 after having been an active participant in many TCA committees and twice serving as its treasurer. In 1980, Tuttle took over the Northwood, Ohio-based Motor Carrier Service, LLC (MCS) from his father. Under Tuttle’s leadership, MCS was named a Top 20 Best Fleet to Drive For five consecutive years, as well as named Carrier SEE SCHOLARSHIPS, PAGE 43 42 TRUCKLOAD AUTHORITY | WWW.TRUCKLOAD.ORG TCA JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022
MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND TRUCKLOAD 2022: LAS VEGAS The Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) annual convention, Truckload 2022: Las Vegas, is returning to the Wynn March 19-22, 2022. Don’t miss the opportunity to join more than 1,200 industry professionals for this year’s event, which features a revamped schedule, additional networking opportunities, an enhanced exhibit hall with more exhibition hours and a College Basketball Tournament Viewing Lounge, insightful panel discussions featuring influential truckload executives, and more. Truckload 2022: Las Vegas is the premier event for truckload professionals looking to make new connections and educate themselves on the latest trends in the industry. KEYNOTE SPEAKER Dr. Benjamin S. Carson Sr., M.D., is founder and chairman of the American Cornerstone Institute. He most recently served as the 17th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear his intriguing story on Monday, March 21, thanks to our sponsor International Trucks. FEATURED SPEAKER Kevin Mitnick is the world’s most famous hacker, a New York Times bestselling author, and the top cybersecurity keynote speaker. Once one of the FBI’s Most Wanted because he hacked into 40 major corporations just for the challenge, Mitnick is now a trusted security consultant to Fortune 500 companies and governments worldwide. Make plans to attend this insightful presentation on Tuesday, March 22, thanks to our sponsor Pilot Flying J. SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE Saturday, March 19 2:30-4:30 p.m.: TCA Officers Meeting (*invitation only) Dr. Benjamin S. Carson Sr., M.D., will deliver the keynote address during Truckload 2022: Las Vegas/ 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Attendee Orientation 4:30-5:30 p.m.: Membership Committee 5:30-6:30 p.m.: New Member Welcome Mixer sponsored by Tenstreet 6-7 p.m.: Kickoff Reception sponsored by Volvo Trucks Sunday, March 20 7:15-8:30 a.m.: Breakfast 7:45-8:30 a.m.: Inspirational Session 8:30-9:30 a.m.: Highway Policy Committee 9:45-10:45 a.m.: Communications & Image Committee 11 a.m. - noon: Recruitment & Retention Human Resources Committee Noon - 1:15 p.m.: Lunch & Welcome Remarks 1:15-2:15 p.m.: Regulatory Policy Committee 2:30-3:30 p.m.: Independent Contractor Practices Policy Committee 3:45-7 p.m.: Opening Exhibit Hall Reception & College Basketball Tournament Viewing Party sponsored by EpicVue and Relay Payments Monday, March 21 7-8 a.m.: Breakfast sponsored by CAT Scale 8-10 a.m.: General Session 10:15-11:15 a.m.: Executive Panel 11:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.: Lunch & Express Talks in Exhibit Hall 2:30-3:30 p.m.: Workshops & Discussion Groups 3:30-4 p.m.: Networking Break 4-4:30 p.m.: Workshops & Discussion Groups 4-5 p.m.: Best Fleets to Drive For Reception (*invitation only) 5-6 p.m.: Reception sponsored by Daimler Trucks 6:30-9:30 p.m.: Truckload Strong Off-Site Event at Brooklyn Bowl Tuesday, March 22 7-8 a.m.: Breakfast 8-10 a.m.: General Session 10:15-11:15 a.m.: Executive Panel 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Lunch & Express Talks in Exhibit Hall 2-3 p.m.: Workshops & Discussion Groups 2-3 p.m.: TCA Scholarship Fund Committee Meeting 3:15-4:15 p.m.: Board of Directors’ Meeting sponsored by Samsara 5-6 p.m.: Closing Reception sponsored by ACT 1 6:15-9:30 p.m.: Annual Closing Banquet sponsored by ACT 1 with Entertainment by ’80s Rock Band 38 Special To meet our speakers, view workshops, or to register for the event, visit truckload2022.com. Join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #2022TCA. SCHOLARSHIPS, FROM PAGE 42 of the Year by several of the Fortune 500 companies that use its services. During Tuttle’s chairmanship, he was a vocal advocate for the image of the trucking industry, having previously served on TCA’s Communications & Image Committee and American Trucking Associations’ Image & Communications committees. He enhanced the profile and visibility of trucking through increased participation in programs such as Highway Angel, Wreaths Across America, the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s The Wall that Heals. He also advocated for added focus on TCA’s educational offerings, realizing the value that continuing education for the workforce could provide, and he oversaw the launch and expansion of revamped TCA online learning platforms. Tuttle is also involved in many charitable organizations and currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Shriners Hospitals For Children-Chicago. The inaugural Keith Tuttle scholarship will be awarded during the 2022-23 school year. “TCA and I are extremely honored to receive this support from the Schilli family and Keith,” shared TCA Scholarship Fund Chairman and Wilson Logistics Founder and CEO Darrel Wilson. “They not only served the association and devoted their lives to the industry, but continue to give back. We are thankful for their continued support.” Since 1973, the Fund has provided scholarships to students associated with the trucking industry. Each scholarship recipient must be a student in good standing who is attending a four-year college or university, and must be associated with a TCA member company as an employee, independent contractor, or the child, grandchild, or spouse of an employee or independent contractor of a TCA member company. The Fund awards up to $6,250 per year to full-time undergraduate college students with ties to the trucking industry. Much of the program’s support comes from within the truckload family — companies and individuals who are committed to the future of trucking. To find out how to support the program, or to meet the 2021-22 TCA Scholarship recipients, visit truckload.org/scholarships. TCA JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022 WWW.TRUCKLOAD.ORG | TRUCKLOAD AUTHORITY 43
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