Jim Ward, contributor

Jim Ward

Jim Ward is president of D.M. Bowman, a 382-truck fleet based in Williamsport, Maryland. Under his direction, the company has transitioned from truckload carrier to a full-service transportation company, offering its customers dedicated fleet services, short haul, linehaul, brokerage, logistics and warehousing for dry van, flatbed, bulk and specialty services. Ward is the 2021-2022 chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association. 

Companies
Buckle up for TCA's annual convention
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is headed back to the Wynn Las Vegas next week for its annual convention, Truckload 2022: Las Vegas.
March 9, 2022
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Workforce
Building the legs of a four-legged stool
TCA is launching a new initiative to help members with retaining skilled commercial vehicle operators.
February 13, 2022
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Safety
Awards are not only good for the fleet, but good for the industry
The Truckload Carriers Association earlier this month, alongside competition sponsor Great West Casualty Company, announced the 18 division winners in the 46th Annual TCA Fleet Safety Awards competition.
January 12, 2022
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Companies
'Tis the season to be merry and grateful
The Truckload Carriers Association heads into 2022 with a lot of positive momentum.
December 13, 2021
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Perspectives
Capitol Christmas tree tour is trucking's time to shine
Despite the hurdles that we’re currently facing, there are many beacons of light that continue to shine bright.
November 12, 2021
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Workforce
Drivers of the Year shine a positive light on the trucking industry
Betty Aragon and Bryan Smith are two shining examples of the kind of professionalism you can find behind the wheel of a semi.
October 11, 2021
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The story behind National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Each September, we take the time to celebrate our highway heroes – the “newfound” essential workers – who have been critical in delivering much-needed freight throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 14, 2021
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Are you Truckload Strong?
With #TruckloadStrong, neither TCA nor the essential nature of the truckload industry as a whole will remain a secret.
August 18, 2021
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Scholarship fund paves the way for trucking's future
Earlier this month, TCA's Scholarship Fund announced that 57 undergraduate college students with ties to the trucking industry will be awarded scholarships for the 2021-22 academic school year.
July 14, 2021
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Industry can't afford to remain 'on mute' if it's to adapt to challenges
Conducting business as usual virtually has been a struggle for all of us, but one which our industry has had to overcome to keep our country supplied with the necessary goods and equipment to combat the largest health crisis in generations.
June 13, 2021
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