Call on Washington
The Truckload Carriers Association's legislative advocacy initiative, connecting industry professionals with policymakers to shape the regulatory landscape affecting truckload carriers nationwide.
Policy & Regulatory Engagement
The Call on Washington program brings TCA members directly to the nation's capital to engage with lawmakers and regulatory agencies. Participants gain firsthand insight into the legislative process and have the opportunity to advocate on issues critical to the truckload industry, including highway funding, safety regulations, labor policy, and environmental standards.
Through coordinated meetings with congressional offices and federal agencies, TCA ensures the voice of truckload carriers is heard where decisions are made.
The Call on Washington initiative stands as one of the Truckload Carriers Association's most impactful programs, bringing industry professionals face-to-face with the policymakers whose decisions shape the regulatory landscape. Each year, TCA members travel to the nation's capital to meet with lawmakers, congressional staff, and federal agency officials on issues that directly affect their operations. These conversations cover a wide range of topics, from highway funding and infrastructure investment to safety regulations and labor policy. By participating, carriers gain a deeper understanding of how legislation is crafted and, more importantly, how their own voices can influence the outcome of decisions that will determine the future of the truckload industry for years to come.
For carriers who have never engaged in political advocacy, the program offers a structured and welcoming entry point into the legislative process. Participants are guided through the experience with preparation materials and coordinated scheduling, ensuring that every meeting is productive and professionally handled. The value extends beyond the individual conversations themselves, as attendees build lasting relationships with their elected representatives and with fellow TCA members who share common concerns. Over time, these connections create a powerful network of advocates who can respond quickly and effectively when new regulations or legislative proposals threaten the interests of the industry. The program reinforces the idea that the truckload community is stronger when it speaks with one collective voice.
Beyond the direct advocacy work, Call on Washington also serves an educational purpose for the broader industry. Carriers who participate return to their companies with a clearer picture of the political environment and a renewed sense of the role they can play in shaping it. This knowledge often ripples outward, encouraging other employees and peer companies to become more civically engaged. The program also helps TCA maintain a consistent presence in Washington, ensuring that the association's priorities remain visible to decision-makers throughout the year. For an industry that moves the nation's freight and touches nearly every sector of the economy, maintaining that seat at the table is not just beneficial — it is essential to sustaining a regulatory climate that supports safe, efficient, and competitive truckload operations.
Advocacy Priorities
TCA's Washington engagement focuses on policies that promote a safe, efficient, and economically sustainable truckload sector. Key areas include infrastructure investment, hours-of-service flexibility, workforce development, and fair tax treatment for carriers.
Members who participate in Call on Washington events help shape the association's legislative agenda and build lasting relationships with elected officials and their staff.