Transparency

Nonprofit status, leadership, governance, and responsible stewardship

TAIC provides clear public information about its legal identity, current organizational stage, leadership, program status, financial controls, and limits on outside relationships.

Legal and charitable identity

Organizational information

Legal nameTrucker Awareness Initiative Company
AbbreviationTAIC
Organization typeTexas nonprofit corporation and IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity
Tax-exempt effective dateJanuary 7, 2026
IRS determination receivedMay 2026
Principal locationKilleen, Texas
Official websitewww.trucker-awareness-initiative.org
Executive contactexecutivedirector@trucker-awareness-initiative.org

TAIC does not publish a private residential address. 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 and Board Chairman

Edward Closson

Associate Director and Vice Chairman

Zenaida Billue

Associate Director, Secretary and Treasurer

Governance and stewardship

Controls supporting responsible operations

Board oversight

Major organizational actions, official programs, policies, budgets, and authorized commitments are documented through appropriate governance procedures.

Conflict controls

TAIC uses conflict-of-interest procedures and expects disclosure of personal, professional, financial, or organizational interests that could affect an assignment or decision.

Financial controls

Spending, reimbursement, donation, restricted-gift, reconciliation, and supporting-record practices are governed by documented controls and board oversight.

Program accuracy

Programs are labeled by current status, and public statements distinguish confirmed activities from plans, proposals, and partner-dependent work.

Partnership accuracy

TAIC does not describe an outside entity as a partner, sponsor, supporter, or coordinating organization without an accurate and authorized basis.

Publication review

TAIC-branded educational materials require source review, appropriate approval, attribution, and periodic maintenance.

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.

Published: August 2026  |  Last reviewed: August 4, 2026
Prepared by: Trucker Awareness Initiative Company  |  Source basis: IRS determination, TAIC board and governance records, and current program records