LEAD ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è

LEAD ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è Overview

Since 1933, trucking executives across the country have joined the ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è to represent our industry to lawmakers and regulators, as well as to enhance their companies’ efficiency and profitability.Ìý

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Program Goal

LEAD ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·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.

Applications are now closed!

As isÌýthe case in nearly every industry, a new generation of leaders is needed to face tomorrow's challenges. That is why the ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è began the LEAD ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è program. Designed to select, prepare, and transform the best and brightest in the truck industry today, to become our leaders of tomorrow.Ìý

2025 - 2026 LEAD ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è Class Roster

Jordan Atwater TrueNorth Companies
Melissa Hetland GLCS
Nicholas Hettel Cummins,Inc.
Allison Hughes Bennett Motor Express
Jorie Justice FedEx Custom Critical
Cecilia Kelly Transforce
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 ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è Motor Carrier or Allied Member in good standing with the association.

Cost

  • Tuition: The cost of tuition is $1050Ìýwith payment due in full prior to ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è’s Management Conference & Exhibition.
  • Participant Costs: Participants will be responsible for their own travel costs including airfare and lodging.

What's Included? LEAD ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è will cover the cost of most meals while attending classes, as well as frequent receptions and off-site activities. LEAD ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·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 ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è class is comprised of candidates selected from a diverse group of ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è Motor Carrier Members, ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è Moving and Storage Members, andÌýÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è Allied Members.

Selection

All selections will be made in August by the LEAD ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·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.

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Contact Us

Brittany Green
Director,ÌýIndustry Affairs
(703) 838-1945