Trucking and logistics community in the United States
Building a stronger industry together.
A nonprofit, nonstock trade association created to unite the trucking and logistics community in the U.S., support collaboration, and represent shared industry interests.
- 100+ Companies in the founding working group
- 501(c)(6) U.S. nonprofit trade association
- 4 Membership classes for the community
- 5 Standing committees serving members
Purpose & legal form
One community.Shared interests.
The Association supports and advances the trucking industry through advocacy, education, safety initiatives, regulator collaboration, and programs that improve efficiency across the industry.
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Legal Structure
Incorporated in Delaware as a nonstock, tax-exempt entity.
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Mission first
Reinvests all income directly into advancing the industry mission.
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Focused on the U.S.
Serves the trucking and logistics industry across the United States, open to every community.
Our members & community
Membership designed
for broad representation.
Each membership class and its voting rights were established based on company size, with
fairness,
transparency, and inclusivity in mind. TLAA has four
different membership classes.
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Class A
To be announced
Eligibility, voting rights, and dues will be confirmed following the founding Board vote.
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Class B
To be announced
Eligibility, voting rights, and dues will be confirmed following the founding Board vote.
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Class C
To be announced
Eligibility, voting rights, and dues will be confirmed following the founding Board vote.
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Class D
To be announced
Eligibility, voting rights, and dues will be confirmed following the founding Board vote.
Entity structure
Members at the top.
Service at every level.
The Board governs the Association in accordance with its mission and bylaws.
Officers carry out leadership responsibilities, while standing committees turn member
experience into action.
Directors act in the best interests of the
Association as a whole, not as delegates for individual companies.
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Mr. Mihai Sava
Nova Lines (opens in a new tab)
Chairman and Chair of the Marketing, Communication & Public Affairs Committee
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Mr. Grigorii Cercel
Beemol Freight (opens in a new tab)
Chair of the Finance & Administrative Committee.
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Mr. Eugeniu Sili
Handy Transportation
Chair of the Legal and Safety Committee
Standing committees
Each committee is chaired by a Board-appointed chair serving a one-year term.
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Finance and Administrative Committee
Financial Oversight & Administration
- Maintaining statistical data on the financial condition and operating results of the Association and reporting monthly to the Board of Directors.
- Forecasting operating results and reporting quarterly to the Board.
- Receiving projected budget requirements from all Standing Committees for the current fiscal year, consolidating them, and submitting them to the Board with recommendations for action.
- Establishing, reviewing, and supervising the Association’s financial records, methods, and procedures.
- Receiving, reviewing, and reporting to the Board of Directors on any audit of the Association.
- Preparing and filing all required forms and returns relating to local, state, and federal taxes.
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Membership and Sales Committee
Membership Growth & Admissions
- Leading the development and promotion of membership recruitment initiatives by identifying prospective members, expanding the Association’s reach across the industry, encouraging member referrals, and promoting the value and benefits of membership to grow and diversify the membership base.
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Marketing, Communication and Public Affairs Committee
Brand, Outreach & Partnerships
- Developing and recommending marketing strategies that promote the Association’s mission, programs, events, products, and membership benefits while supporting its strategic plan and long-term growth objectives.
- Strengthening the Association’s brand and visibility by ensuring consistent messaging across all marketing channels, identifying public relations opportunities, and promoting the Association within the industry and broader community.
- Supporting the planning and execution of marketing campaigns for membership recruitment, conferences, education, certifications, publications, sponsorships, and other initiatives across digital, print, and social media platforms.
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Legal and Safety Committee
Advocacy, Legislation & Safety
- Monitoring and initiating appropriate legislation on the local, state, and national levels relating to the promotion of the Association’s nonprofit purposes.
- Presenting information to the Members at meetings of the Association on recent legal and legislative events affecting its nonprofit purposes.
- Preparing written information and reports for the Members relating to legal and legislative activities.
- Promoting excellence in commercial vehicle safety by identifying, developing, and sharing industry best practices, practical guidance, and operational know-how that help members improve safety performance, reduce risk, and foster a strong safety culture.
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AI, IT and Cybersecurity Committee
Technology, AI & Cybersecurity
- Promoting the effective and responsible adoption of technology by identifying and sharing best practices in information technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data management, and digital transformation that enhance efficiency, resilience, and competitiveness across the trucking industry.
- Developing and recommending technology-focused education initiatives, including training programs, workshops, webinars, and conferences on emerging technologies, AI applications, cybersecurity risks, regulatory developments, and industry best practices.
- Encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing by creating opportunities for members to exchange experiences, discuss implementation challenges, showcase successful technology initiatives, and learn from industry experts, technology providers, researchers, and government agencies.
From the network
On the road ahead.
Membership application
Help build the community
from the ground up.
Complete this expression of interest. Founding members will establish final eligibility criteria and annual dues at the first Board meeting.