Advocacy & Regulatory Compliance
Advocating for Our Members and Advancing the Industry
With our industry’s inherent operational risks, our members trust TCIA to not only ensure compliance but also to offer targeted insights into addressing the industry-specific regulatory challenges related to tree care operations and equipment. We also take our expertise, through support of our members, to Washington D.C. to fight for industry-specific legislation to keep our industry safe and to ensure its nuances are understood by lawmakers.
Advocacy & Regulatory Compliance Blog
Washington Update: Workforce Development
Following is an update on workforce development proposals from Ulman Public TCIA's Washington, DC-based advocacy and lobbying partner. Workforce Development Legislation Included in House and ...
Washington Update: FMCSA Restores Out-of-Service Penalty for English Language Proficiency Violations
On May 20, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued an internal policy memorandum revising its enforcement procedures related to the English language ...
TCIA’s Ben Tresselt Testifies on Tree Care Standard
On Thursday, May 15, the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections held a hearing titled “Reclaiming OSHA’s Mission: Ensuring Safety Without Overreach.” The ...