Industry News

• TCIA's Pulse Survey 

  12/9/2020 - TCIA members, please consider taking this short survey to help us help you in 2021!

• 2019 Accident Survey Summary 

  6/5/2020 - Check out the 2019 Accident Survey here.

• Alert: Random DOT Drug & Alcohol Audits Happening Now 

  8/24/2018 - The Department of Transportation (DOT) is conducting random, one-to-two-day audits of businesses with service fleets. According to the inspector in a recent tree company inspection, there is a national two-week push from DOT emphasizing compliance wi

• Lawn & Landscape catches up with TCIA president and CEO 

  7/23/2018 - In a recent interview, Lawn & Landscape business magazine checked in with Dave White, TCIA’s president and CEO, regarding his first few months with the organization.

• National Pruning Standard Revised – First Revision Since 2008 

  1/14/2020 - The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A300 (Part 1)-2017 Pruning standard revision was recently approved by ANSI and published by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA).

• How many CEUs can you earn at TCI EXPO? 

  9/21/2021 - TCI EXPO offers continuing education units (CEUs) for ISA Certified Arborists, BMCAs, Massachusetts Certified Arborists (MCAs), and TCIA CTSPs. (MCAs will be eligible to earn CEUs at sessions approved for CTSPs. MCAs may also earn 2 CEUs per day for

• New website builds on the momentum of corporate engagement initiatives at TCIA 

  7/1/2021 - The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) launched a new website, aimed at further engaging industry suppliers and service providers with the tree care industry – our corporate members.

• Thank you to the TCIA 2021 Annual Sponsors! 

  6/18/2021 - The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) would like to take a moment to thank our 2021 annual sponsors, companies whose dedication to our association, and our industry, allow us to accomplish everything we do for our tree care company members.

• Cal/OSHA Proposes Substantial Changes to COVID-19 ETS 

  6/14/2021 - The California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) is proposing substantial changes to its COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard. The changes range from new mandates for employers to new exceptions from prior requirements for vac

• Nominations for TCIA's Board of Directors are open! 

  5/17/2021 - Nominations for TCIA's Board of Directors are now open!

• TCIA Staff Retirement Announcement – Diane Morgan 

  4/20/2021 - Diane Morgan, TCIA's Director of Meetings and Events for the past 16 years, has announced her retirement, planned for June 2021.

• Introducing TCIA's Online Learning Center! 

  4/1/2021 - Let’s talk about Arborists and online learning. Arborists are busy Arborists are everywhere Arborists are learning on-the-job

• TCIA Member Pulse Survey Results Now Available 

  1/26/2021 - Thanks to all the members who completed last quarter's Pulse Survey! See the results now!

• The Brand-New TCI Magazine Launches January 1, 2021! 

  12/16/2020 - The brand-new TCI Magazine launches January 1, 2021!

• TCIA's Pulse Survey 

  12/9/2020 - TCIA members, please consider taking this short survey to help us help you in 2021!

• Assessing Awareness and Understanding of Green, Plant Based Lubricants in the Tree and Landscaping I 

  12/9/2020 -

• 2020 Gear Up Powered by Stihl Winners! 

  11/19/2020 - See what school's won this year!

• E3One Employee Engagement Survey Tool Available Now! 

  10/13/2020 - Get instant access to High-Level Insights on your Team’s Culture.

• Wage and Benefit Survey results now available! 

  10/12/2020 - Thanks to all the TCIA members who completed this year's Wage and Benefit Survey!

• Oakmont Capital Services Announces Strategic Partnership with Bandit Industries, Inc. 

  10/12/2020 - Oakmont Capital Services is proud to partner with Bandit Industries, Inc. to offer virtual financing and flexible terms to its dealers and end users.

• FMCSA Extends Waivers due to COVID-19 Pandemic 

  10/6/2020 - FMCSA decided to extend select waivers covering various regulatory provisions affecting CDL holders, CLP holders, and drivers operating CMVs that will expire on September 30, 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

• Guidance on Payroll Tax Executive Order 

  8/20/2020 - On Saturday August 8th, President Trump signed a series of Executive Orders after negotiations between the Administration and Congress broke down on the next COVID-19 stimulus plan.

• Trump Administration Implements Visa Restrictions 

  6/29/2020 - On June 22, President Trump issued a presidential proclamation establishing temporary entry bans for new H-1B, H-2B, L-1, and certain J-1 nonimmigrants.

• Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Unemployment Insurance Guidance Updated 

  6/18/2020 - The SBA released a simplified PPP loan forgiveness application this week! The new form is designed to be much easier for borrowers to fill out.

• TCI EXPO 2020 Will Not be Held this Year 

  6/17/2020 - With the direction and support of our board of directors, TCIA has made the difficult decision to not hold TCI EXPO 2020.