Truckload Carriers
Association Announces Chris Burruss as New President
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Christopher W. Burruss
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After
an extensive nationwide search, the Truckload Carriers
Association has selected Christopher
W. Burruss as the organization’s new president.
Mr. Burruss has spent the past five years as President
and CEO of the Tennessee Trucking Association, a trade
association representing over 500 trucking and allied
support companies based in and outside the state of
Tennessee. The Tennessee Trucking Association is among
the oldest state trucking associations and provides
educational opportunities, legislative representation,
networking, and industry information to its members.
From 1991 until 1999 Mr. Burruss served as Vice President
of the Missouri Motor Carriers Association.
Mr. Burruss was raised in Jefferson City, Missouri
and educated in the public school system. After completing
high school, he enlisted in the United States
Marine Corps, serving for 5 years on active duty before being honorably discharged
in 1991. He is a veteran of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
Mr. Burruss is active in the trucking industry serving
on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of
the American Trucking Associations, as well as its
Intermodal Committee. He also serves on the Advanced Transportation Research
Institutes Research Advisory Committee and the Board of Directors of HELP (Heavy
Vehicle Electronic License Plate) Inc.
A graduate of Lincoln University in Missouri, Mr.
Burruss majored in Political Science and Business Management.
“Chris Burruss is a rising star in the trucking industry and TCA is proud
to have his knowledge, enthusiasm, and experience serving our diverse membership.
The Search Committee was impressed with his work at the Tennessee Trucking Association
and believes he is truly the candidate best suited to fit TCA’s needs.
We anticipate a very productive partnership,” said Lance Craig, incoming
Chairman of TCA, and the Search Committee Chair.
Mr. Burruss’ appointment requires the TCA Board of Directors’ approval
which is on the agenda of their upcoming meeting this Sunday, March 14th during
the 66th Annual Convention in Waikoloa, HI.
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