IRS-Recognized 501(c)(3)
TAIC operates as an IRS-recognized public charity with a defined highway-safety mission.
TAIC Transparency
Trust Is an Operating Standard.
TAIC publishes its legal identity, leadership, program status, governance controls, current organizational stage, and partnership boundaries so donors, fleets, sponsors, agencies, and the public can evaluate the organization on documented facts.
Transparency is not a substitute for performance. It is the control system that keeps public claims, partnerships, financial support, program status, and organizational authority accurate while TAIC expands its highway-safety work.
Credibility Built Into the Mission.
Title VI Plan Approved
TAIC's FY2026 Title VI Program Compliance Plan was approved July 7, 2026, supporting nondiscrimination readiness for federally assisted activity.
Source-Backed, Audience-First
TAIC builds educational content around authoritative sources, defined audiences, clear attribution, and responsible limits on claims.
Legal & Charitable Identity
Organizational Information
Legal Name: Trucker Awareness Initiative Company
Abbreviation: TAIC
Organization Type: Texas nonprofit corporation and IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity
EIN: 41-3508233
Tax-Exempt Effective Date: January 7, 2026
IRS Determination Received: May 2026
Principal Location: Killeen, Texas
Official Website: www.trucker-awareness-initiative.org
Executive Contact: trbillue@trucker-awareness-initiative.org
TAIC publishes its organizational contact address on the Contact and Domain Verification pages. Official determination and governance records may be requested through the executive contact, subject to applicable disclosure, privacy, and records requirements.
Leadership
Board and Officers
Timothy Billue
Executive Director & Board Chairman
Leads TAIC's organizational strategy, public communications, program development, and executive operations. Authorized contact for general, governance, and executive-level inquiries.
Edward Closson
Deputy Executive Director & Vice Chairman
Oversees technology systems, website infrastructure, accessibility compliance, and technical operations supporting TAIC's public-facing and internal digital systems.
Zenaida Billue
Secretary & Treasurer
Manages financial controls, donation processing, contribution acknowledgments, organizational records, board documentation, and financial reporting obligations.
Governance & Stewardship
Controls Supporting Responsible Operations
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Board Oversight
Major organizational actions, official programs, policies, budgets, and authorized commitments are documented through appropriate governance procedures and board approval.
Conflict Controls
TAIC uses conflict-of-interest procedures and expects disclosure of personal, professional, financial, or organizational interests that could affect any assignment or decision.
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Financial Controls
Spending, reimbursement, donation, restricted-gift, reconciliation, and supporting-record practices are governed by documented controls and board oversight at all times.
Program Accuracy
✓Programs are labeled by current status. Public statements distinguish confirmed activities from plans, proposals, and partner-dependent work that has not yet been executed.
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Partnership Accuracy
TAIC does not describe an outside entity as a partner, sponsor, supporter, or coordinating organization without an accurate and authorized basis for making that statement.
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Publication Review
TAIC-branded educational materials require source review, appropriate approval, accurate attribution, and periodic maintenance before and after publication.
Current Stage
A New Public Charity Building Controlled Program Capacity
TAIC has established its charitable and governance foundation, adopted program areas, completed initial educational materials, and developed public resources. Several delivery programs remain in pilot preparation or development and are labeled accordingly. TAIC does not describe future goals as current accomplishments.
Questions About TAIC's Governance or Records?
Contact TAIC's executive office for information about organizational records, governance documents, IRS determination, or public disclosure obligations.
Independent Mission. Defined Relationships.
TAIC does not sell endorsements, certifications, regulatory influence, editorial control, or public conclusions. Partnerships and sponsorships are documented with clear scope, recognition limits, and independence safeguards.