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TALKING TCA
Steve Phillips steps into role of TCA
Profitability Program facilitator
In February, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) welcomed Steve Phillips to
the team as facilitator for the association’s Profitability Program (TPP).
As program facilitator, he is responsible for bolstering the Best Practice Groups.
Carriers participating in these groups work to identify ways to improve their operations
through benchmarking and in-person meetings.
“We are excited to welcome Steve Phillips to our team as TPP Facilitator,” said TCA
President Jim Ward. “We are confident that his wealth of experience, strategic vision,
and commitment to excellence will be invaluable to our team as we continue to drive
profitability forward in the truckload industry.”
Steve brings over 30 years of experience in transportation management to the program,
having served many years in senior leadership roles at Werner Enterprises and
as senior vice president of over-the-road operations at U.S. Xpress, Inc. Throughout
his career, he has demonstrated an exceptional ability to navigate the challenges and
opportunities of transportation management, leading to significant improvements in
operational efficiencies and profits.
In addition to his leadership roles within carriers, Phillips has served on numerous
boards promoting prosperity in the transportation industry, including the North American
Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) and Trucking Profitability Strategies (TPS).
“TCA’s ability to provide robust performance platforms and benchmarking opportunities
through programs such as TPP, make them the premier resource for any company
looking to improve,” Phillips said. “I am thrilled to be joining an organization that
has such a positive impact on the trucking industry.”
Tim Chelette
2 and 4-year college students across the US and
Canada with ties to the truckload industry are
elligible to receive scholarships of up to $6,250!
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