The application process is now closed. Candidates will be notified of selection results by September 11, 2026.
LEAD ÀϾÅÆ·²è Overview
Since 1933, trucking executives across the country have joined the ÀϾÅÆ·²è to represent our industry to lawmakers and regulators, as well as to enhance their companies’ efficiency and profitability.Ìý
Program Goal
LEAD ÀϾÅÆ·²è participants will gain real-world experience and in-depth industry insights not available through any other program. By selecting a diverse group of candidates, this program will represent the many different segments, regions, and fleet sizes that make up our industry.
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2025 - 2026 LEAD ÀϾÅÆ·²è Class Roster
| Jordan Atwater | TrueNorth Companies |
| Melissa Hetland | GLCS |
| Nicholas Hettel | Cummins,Inc. |
| Jorie Justice | FedEx Custom Critical |
| Cecilia Kelly | PrePass |
| Joshua Lang | Roehl Transport |
| Josh McAlister | Tenstreet |
| Scott Metroff | International Motors |
| John Millican | Hyundai Translead |
| Priscilla Pantoja Johnson | Laredo Motor Carrier Association |
| Catherine Shepherd | Revoy |
| Carlo Solorzano | Driver iQ |
| Maddie Sullivan | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Covey Thompson | The Martin Brower Company |
| Taylor Vandersteenhoven | Revenova |
| Joe White | The DDC Group |
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Program Requirements
Eligibility
All applicants must be an employee of a current ÀϾÅÆ·²è Motor Carrier or Allied Member in good standing with the association.
Cost
- Tuition: The cost of tuition is $1100Ìýwith payment due in full prior to ÀϾÅÆ·²è’s Management Conference & Exhibition.
- Participant Costs: Participants will be responsible for their own travel costs including airfare and lodging.
What's Included? LEAD ÀϾÅÆ·²è will cover the cost of most meals while attending classes, as well as frequent receptions and off-site activities. LEAD ÀϾÅÆ·²è will cover all registration fees associated with the program (including MC&E and Mid-Year Management Session) during the year you are enrolled.
Class
The LEAD ÀϾÅÆ·²è class is comprised of candidates selected from a diverse group of ÀϾÅÆ·²è Motor Carrier Members, ÀϾÅÆ·²è Moving and Storage Members, andÌýÀϾÅÆ·²è Allied Members.
Selection
All selections will be made in August by the LEAD ÀϾÅÆ·²è Selection Committee. Consideration will be given to ensuring that the diversity of our industry will be represented, whether that covers, transportation segment, fleet size, region, etc.
Attendance
In order to graduate, the four core meetings are mandatory. In the event that someone cannot attend a required meeting, they will be given the opportunity to make up that class the following year.
Thank You to our Sponsors
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Brittany Green
Director,ÌýIndustry Affairs
(703) 838-1945