Updates on the Industry: TCA Truckload 2026

In March, ICSA’s executive director Shawn Nelson was privileged to attend the annual conference for the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). Truckload 2026 was packed with information that ICSA is committed to bringing back to its members.

• One of the highlights of the conference was hearing from Derek Barrs, FMCSA Administrator. Mr. Barr said, “A safety culture, when taken seriously, produces measurable results.” With Barr at the helm, the FMCSA is sure to focus on keeping the nation’s roadways safe.
• One of the main topics of discussion was tightening regulations regarding commercial drivers’ licenses. This administration has focused on issues like English Language Proficiency and restrictions on non-domiciled CDL holders. Indeed, President Trump went so far as to use his State of the Union address to ask Congress to pass the so-called “Dalilah Law,” barring states from issuing CDLs to undocumented immigrants. ICSA will keep you updated on further developments in these areas.
• FMCSA is also beginning pilot programs on two separate changes to Hours-of-Service requirements. First, there is a proposal to allow drivers to split sleeper berth time. Second, there is a proposal to allow drivers to pause their 14-hour duty time for 30 minutes to three hours. TCA supports both proposals.
• In a roundtable discussion with the safety leaders of carriers of various sizes, the main theme was that any safe carrier builds a culture of safety. The best tool is a forward facing camera that can be used to teach drivers and prevent habits that all drivers develop. As we like to put it at ICSA, cameras can make bad drivers good and good drivers better. We agree that a camera, used properly, is the single best safety tool for any carrier.

If you have questions or want to discuss how to use your cameras more effectively, our safety consultant is just a call away at 602-898-4575.