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A CHAT WITH THE CHAIRMAN Sponsored by by Mcleod software / / McLeodSoftware.com / / 877.362.5363 22 Truckload Authority | www.Truckload.org TCA MARCH/APRIL 2024
Sponsored by Lessons Learned Foreword and Interview by Linda Garner-Bunch When Dave Williams stepped into the role of chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association last year, he immediately set to work addressing issues faced by the industry and amplifying the voice of truckload on Capitol Hill. Over the past 12 months, he has worked to increase TCA members’ involvement in the creation of policies impacting the industry at both the federal and state levels. He is now preparing to pass the reins to TCA’s next chairman during Truckload 2024: Nashville in March. Recently, we had a chance visit with Williams about his tenure as chairman. During the conversation, he was quick say he believes it’s more important to look back at lessons learned than to point out achievements. Read on as Williams shares words of wisdom, along with his hopes and goals for the future of trucking. u Mr. Chairman, thank you for joining us for the last of your Chat with the Chairman interviews. As usual, it has been an eventful year for the trucking industry. What stands out most in your mind? There have been a considerable number of good and positive things that stand out in my mind over the past year. It has truly been an honor to represent the TCA and its members. I am really excited about the direction we are headed as an association. Maybe it’s a flaw of mine, but when I reflect on the past, I tend to gravitate toward lessons learned rather than celebrating accomplishments. One of the things that stands out in my mind this past year is how difficult an industry that this can be. Over the past year, we have endured — and are still enduring — one of the most challenging truckload cycles that we have ever experienced. We went from the highest of highs to some very tough trucking. We saw general rates drop to pre-pandemic levels while costs in just about every area went through the roof. Some fleets prepared for this difficult cycle by building a strong balance sheet while others found ways to insulate and differentiate their service offerings to survive the storm. I am hopeful we will see some daylight at the end of this tunnel sometime soon. I think this just highlights how important it is for companies to be actively engaged members of the TCA. This is the place to learn and implement best practices by interacting with other fleets and experts. This is also the place to understand and take action on what needs to be done to ensure the long-term financial viability of our industry. SEE CHAT, PAGE 24 TCA MARCH/APRIL 2024 www.Truckload.org | Truckload Authority 23
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