Build the Leaders Moving Georgia Forward
Georgia Freight & Logistics
A year-long leadership experience designed for rising leaders in Georgia’s freight, trucking, and logistics industry.
Applications open July 1. Complete the interest form to receive updates and application details.
Our Industry Moves Commerce. Our Leaders Move Georgia Forward.
Trucking and logistics are the backbone of Georgia’s economy, fueling businesses, connecting communities, and creating opportunity at every mile.
The Georgia Freight & Logistics Leadership Program exists to develop leaders who will strengthen companies, advance the industry, and shape the future of freight in Georgia.
Strong Leaders
Building confident, capable leaders at every level.
Strong Industry
Advancing trucking and logistics through knowledge, collaboration, and innovation.
Stronger Georgia
Driving economic growth and delivering a better future for our state.
Our Industry Is Changing. Our Leadership Must Evolve.
From workforce retention and technological disruption to regulatory complexity and market volatility, our industry demands leaders who can think strategically, collaborate effectively, and lead boldly.
Stronger Leadership Pipeline
Develop leaders equipped to navigate today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.
Industry-Wide Impact
Invest in leadership that drives operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth.
Future-Ready Skills
Equip emerging leaders with the mindset, tools, and network to lead with confidence and integrity.
Experiential. Practical. Impactful.
A year-long leadership experience that combines real-world learning, leadership development, mentorship, and industry collaboration to build stronger leaders and stronger companies. Applications open July 1, and interested participants are encouraged to complete the interest form now.
Interactive Workshops
High-impact discussions led by industry and leadership experts.
Leadership Simulations
Real-world scenarios that build decision-making skills.
Executive Mentorship
Guidance from seasoned leaders who have been there.
Applied Learning
Takeaways participants can use the very next day.
A Brief Month-by-Month Guide
The program begins with a kickoff experience and continues through a series of leadership sessions, industry experiences, project development, and graduation.
Leadership Conference Cohort Experience
Cohort introductions, mentor engagement, program orientation, and leadership expectations.
Leadership Foundations & Executive Presence
Leadership vs. management, executive communication, public speaking, and leading operational teams.
Team Leadership, Culture & Operational Innovation
Organizational culture, change management, practical AI tools, and workflow efficiency.
Advocacy, Influence & Industry Leadership
Organized trucking, government engagement, relationship-building, and GTA’s industry impact.
Supply Chain, Logistics & Industry Trends
Freight movement, infrastructure, supply chain operations, technology trends, and innovation.
Workforce, Safety & Leadership Culture
Retention, performance management, safety leadership, crisis communication, and accountability.
Business Development & Industry Engagement
Customer relationships, growth strategy, executive networking, and strategic communication.
Financial Acumen, Operations & Growth Strategy
Financial fundamentals, operational efficiency, business metrics, route optimization, and decision-making.
Leadership Impact Project Lab
Project coaching, executive presentation preparation, peer feedback, and implementation planning.
Leadership Conference Graduation Experience
Final presentations, alumni engagement, GTA leadership pathways, and future industry involvement.
Real-World Challenges. Measurable Results.
Each participant leads an impact project focused on a critical opportunity or challenge within their own company. With guidance from mentors and peers, participants apply what they learn and deliver results that create real value.
Potential Project Areas
- AI implementation initiatives
- Route optimization
- Workforce retention strategies
- Safety culture improvements
- Workflow redesign and process automation
- Operational efficiency improvements
Identify
Pinpoint a high-impact challenge or opportunity.
Strategize
Develop a plan with support from mentors and experts.
Implement
Put the plan into action and apply what you have learned.
Deliver
Measure results and create lasting value for the business.
Stronger Leaders. Stronger Companies. A Stronger Georgia.
For Participants
Enhanced leadership skills, greater confidence, expanded professional network, real-world experience, and mentorship.
For Companies
A stronger internal leadership pipeline, improved performance, increased innovation, and higher engagement and retention.
For Our Industry
A new generation of prepared leaders, stronger collaboration, continued competitiveness, and a unified voice for Georgia trucking.
An Investment in People, Performance, and the Future of Freight.
The founding cohort will be intentionally limited to maintain a highly engaged, executive-level experience. Applications open July 1.
Tuition
per participant
- All program sessions
- Leadership Conference participation
- Program materials
- Leadership Impact Project coaching
- Mentor engagement
- Select networking experiences
Optional Add-On: GTA Annual Convention Registration
Be Part of the Program Building Georgia’s Future Freight Leaders.
Applications open July 1. Complete the interest form now to receive program updates, application details, and deadline information.