Fall Business Meetings
Join us for a full day of committee meetings and guest speakers and have the opportunity to help shape the future of TCA.
We’ll be reviewing and acting on many issues that include Truck Parking, Misclassification, Zero Emission Vehicles, Hair Follicle Testing, Funding, Highway Reauthorization, Young Driver Programs, Driver Recruiting & Retention, Trucking Image Programs, Membership Campaigns, and much more. Be present, have your voice heard, and help TCA remain truckload strong! Please check back here for more details on speakers you can only find here in Washington DC who will join us throughout the day.​
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You do not need to be a member of a committee to attend the committee
and board meetings.
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Thanks to our Fall Business Meeting Sponsor, Tenstreet!
Fall Business Meetings
Schedule of Events
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Registration
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Recruitment, Retention, Human Resources Committee
8:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Membership Committee
9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Communications & Image Committee
9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Beverage Break
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Independent Contractor Policy Committee
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Regulatory Policy Committee
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Highway Policy Committee
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Luncheon
12:45 - 2:00 p.m.
General Session
Navigating Washington’s Political Climate: The Road Ahead for Trucking
Join TCA’s Capitol Hill experts, Missy Edwards and Richard Sullivan, for an insider’s briefing on the political and legislative landscape shaping the trucking industry. They’ll provide valuable updates on the next tax bill and transportation reauthorization, highlight which key provisions were left out of the “Big Beautiful Bill,” and discuss the likelihood of their return. The session will also look ahead to the 2026 elections, covering who’s seeking re-election, potential political shifts, and the implications for the industry’s top priorities.
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Key Takeaways
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Learn where issues such as the Gallons-Based User Fee, truck parking, and cargo theft stand in the legislative process.
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Hear expert perspectives on how to position your organization for what’s ahead on Capitol Hill.
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Speakers:
Missy Edwards, Missy Edwards Strategies
Richard Sullivan, State Federal Strategies
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Beverage Break
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
General Session
From Tariffs to Trucking:
Retail Supply Chain Expectations
Retailers continue to face evolving supply chain challenges as tariffs, cross-border operations, trucking constraints, and shifting consumer demand reshape the industry.
Jonathan Gold, Vice President of Supply Chain and Customs Policy at the National Retail Federation, will share a forward-looking outlook on the months ahead. Drawing on his extensive background at NRF, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the Retail Industry Leaders Association, Jonathan offers unmatched insight into how trade and supply chain policy affect retail and the U.S. economy.
Key Takeaways:
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How tariffs and trade policy could affect cross border operations.
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Trucking’s critical role in freight movement.
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Strategies for building resilience across global value chains.
Speaker:
National Retail Federation: Jonathan Gold, VP, Supply Chain & Customs Policy
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
TCA Board of Directors Meeting
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Reception
Call on Washington
The Call on Washington is one of TCA’s most important efforts to increase truckload’s
visibility with our legislators and regulators in Washington, D.C. There is no better way to
advance these efforts than to attend the 2025 event on September 30, which will provide
members with the opportunity to meet face-to-face with policymakers and their staff
and tell truckload’s unique story.
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Attendees will also receive updates from key Congressmen and Senators who are leaders
of transportation-focused committees and from expert Hill committee staff. Through these
discussions, TCA members will learn what the future holds for trucking legislation,
particularly potential congressional movement on infrastructure proposals.
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Thanks to DriverFacts for sponsoring TCA's Call on Washington.
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Important trucking topics often discussed during Call on Washington meetings with lawmakers and their staff include:
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Truck Parking
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Reauthorization
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Independent Contractors
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Highway Funding & FET Repeal
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Size and Weight
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Participation in the Call on Washington is reserved for TCA Members only.
Call on Washington
Schedule of Events
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast and Briefing
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Capitol Hill Visits
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Luncheon
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Capitol Hill Visits
5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Reception
Venue
Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
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Register and reserve your room before September 8
for our discounted rate!
Thanks to Our Sponsors
Fall Business Meetings
Call on Washington
Interested in sponsoring TCA's Fall Business Meetings?
Contact Zander Gambill at zgambill@truckload.org or (571) 444-0301