Washington – Today, the American Trucking Associations’ Trucking Cares Foundation (TCF) announced that TrueNorth Companies has committed to becoming the 21st member of the TCF Founders Club.

“Joining the TCF Founders Club is a testament to TrueNorth's unwavering dedication to the trucking community,” said Jason Smith, CEO of TrueNorth Companies. “Our mission, deeply rooted in protecting and maximizing the well-being of transportation companies and their people, finds its natural extension in this partnership to drive impactful advancement for the industry.”

The Founders Club is a special class of donors comprised of individuals and corporations committed to a $100,000 contribution over 10 years. Founders Club members will receive special recognition across Trucking Cares Foundation programs for their early and generous commitments to making our mission a reality.

“Because of the support of TrueNorth and all of our Founders Club Members, the Trucking Cares Foundation is able to provide critical support for important causes in the U.S. and around the world,” said John Lynch, president of the Trucking Cares Foundation. “These donations allow us to respond quickly when needs arise, as well as make ongoing contributions to important causes throughout the year.”

The Trucking Cares Foundation is the trucking industry’s charitable arm, focusing on several core areas, including: humanitarian and disaster relief, eradicating human trafficking, leadership development, strengthening the industry’s relationships with law enforcement and military and veterans’ organizations, and safety and research opportunities.