TRUCKLOAD CARRIERS ASSOCIATION

Operational efficiency, industry awareness, public policy, recruitment and retention - common issues for an uncommon industry. The challenges faced by truckload demand solutions developed from a unique perspective...yours. TCA makes that happen.

Return to Who is TCA

"Just in Time to Wait" Materials

Just in Time to Wait: An Examination of Best Practices for Streamlining Loading and Unloading Functions
This study makes detailed recommendations for improving communications among shippers, carriers and drivers. The results of the study are intended to help drivers reduce the unproductive time they spend waiting to load and unload their trailers, and designed to help carriers reduce the time that expensive assets are not utilized because their drivers are kept waiting. The study was conducted by Me

Click here to read more about this study.

Voluntary Guide to Good Business Practices for Shippers, Receivers, Carriers and Drivers
A joint project of TCA and the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL), the Guide emphasizes reasonable and common-sense treatment of the four primary parties involved in truck transportation. The goal of the Guide is to outline mutually desirable business practices to which responsible shippers, receivers, carriers, and drivers should aspire.

Click here to read more about this study.

 
Login
space