Nomination & Application Forms

Nomination Form

Nominator's Business Information
Must Be Completed & Signed by the Nominator

Nomination Deadline : Dec 16, 2024 5pm EST

Nominator's First Name *

Nominator's Last Name *

Nominator's Job Title *

Nominator's Email *

Nominator's Phone number *

Company Name *

Company Address *

City *

State / Province *

Zip *

Please provide a short description (150 words or less) of the applicant’s character, highlighting how he or she would contribute to the TCA Elevate program. Additionally, explain what the applicant hopes to gain from participating in the program. *

Nomination Agreement

By nominating this candidate your company is committing to provide any assistance necessary to ensure the nominator's completion of the program. Key details are at the bottom of this form.*

1) Payment of tuition ($250)
2) Payment of travel cost to attend required in person meetings
3) Approval of time off to attend meetings during work week

Signature *

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Application Form

Applicant's First Name *

Applicant's Last Name *

Date of Birth. Must be 41 or under as of 03/15/2025 * +

Company Name *

Applicant's Job Title *

Applicant's Email *

Applicant's Phone number *

Number of Years with TCA nominating company? *

Number of years in transportation industry? *

Describe the applicant's current role, responsibilities, and any prior roles. *

What aspect of the transportation industry excites the applicant the most? *

What type of role in transportation does the applicant see themselves in the future? *

Has the applicant completed or participated in any other transportation programs, certifications, or degrees? If so, which ones? *

What are the applicant's interests and hobbies outside of work? Do they participate in volunteer work or contribute to community projects? *

Please add a head shot of the Applicant.

Attach any supporting documents
(resume, CV, cover letter, etc.)

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Attach any supporting documents
(resume, CV, cover letter, etc.)

Elevate TCA Key Program Details

Required Attendance Events
1. March 15 - 18, 2025 / Introduction at TCA Annual Convention, Phoenix ($350)
2. June 8-10, 2025 / TCA Safety & Security, Louisville KY, ($250)
3. September Dates TBD / TCA Call on Washington D.C. & Fall Business Meetings 2025 ($0)
4. Feb 28 - March 3, 2026 / Graduation at TCA Annual Convention, Orlando, ($350)

Is the nominee able to attend all events posted above? *

Yes

No

In Person Optional Events
6. July 16-18th / Refrigerated Meeting Colorado Springs, CO
7. November Date TBD / Bridging Border Barriers 2025 – Canada

Required Virtual Meetings
1. First Meeting Class of 25/26 March 5th 2025
2. Coffee Break off Meetings prior to Truckload 2025 and on going
3. Post Truckload 2025 Meeting March 24th 2025 *

4. TCA Leadership Mentoring Meeting April 16th 2025 *
5. Virtual Meeting Safety, Fraud, Security May 31st 2025 *
6. Post Safety & Security Meeting June 17th 2025 *

7. Virtual Meeting with ATRI Aug 15th *

8. Virtual Meeting TCA Government Affairs Update Sep 2nd 2025 *

9. Post Call on Washington Meeting Sep 26th 2025 *

10. Virtual Meeting Marketing in Trucking Nov 13th 2025 *

* subject to change and additions

Professional Development Work

1. TCA Certification Programs

2. TCA Executive Leadership Series

3. Elevate TCA 25/26 Class Project

Elevate TCA

Travel and hotel cost for Annual Convention 2025, Annual Convention 2026, Safety & Security Meeting 2025, Fall Business Meeting / Call on Washington DC 2025 must be covered by nominees’ company.
Only 15 Applicants will be selected.
Jan 15th or earlier the 2025 Class will be notified they are in the program.
Please provide Credit Card below. It will not be charged $250 for the Elevate program unless the applicant is selected for the program and accepts enrollment.

Any Questions please contact Eric Rivard (571-444-0314) erivard@truckloard.org

Name on card *

Card number *

Expiration *

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